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I spent the next few days trying to find the right approach for my lecture. I needed an inspiring speech and a captivating presentation. After three days, all I had was several dozens of crumpled papers lying on the floor and a presentation with one slide only—the title.I wished I could say my research for Killian got better results, but I doubted I had found anything useful for him. Nonetheless, I gathered everything I found and walked to his study. He locked himself inside it right after he'd returned from Blair Digital and taken a quick shower. He was working too much recently, and I knew I was partially responsible for that. I wanted to help him in any way I could. I regretted I couldn't do more…“I searched everywhere, but only found basic facts and a few rumors,” I said as I walked over to Killian's desk.He let out a long sigh. “I was afraid you'd say that. I've just ended my call with Tony. Like me, he has never heard of Diamond Dragon Entertainment.”I smiled wryly. “Well, a
Resisting My Ex-Bully The Lecture
Another wave of murmurs came. I heard some grumbling—the sound of someone's dissatisfaction. Just great. I had merely managed to introduce myself, and those in the audience had already lost their patience. Way to go, Josie!I fisted my hands and closed my eyes, trying to find the beginning of my speech in the depths of my panicked mind. I recalled the first sentences, but as my eyes opened, I decided I didn't want to tell those people about my college or the basement that I worked in. Killian had said I should give them a piece of my soul… Well, they were going to get exactly that.“I've been wondering for a while what would be the best way to present my creation, and I decided I should start by telling you a little bit about my life. I used to go to a private high school, one I normally could have never afforded. I was the smart kid who got a scholarship. I received a chance and considered myself lucky. But as soon as I started going to that school, I realized I wasn't the lucky one;
Resisting My Ex-Bully Dumbfounded
KILLIANI looked at the stage and saw a black-haired woman confidently walking to the center. My breath caught in my throat as her lips curled up in a mesmerizing smile. Her hazel eyes shone as brightly as I remembered. Of course, she was now more mature and sophisticated and had a different last name, but it was her.“Estelle,” I murmured, unable to drag my gaze away.Dumbfounded, I watched her slightest movement and gesture as she placed her notes on the small table on the side of her. She was dressed in a cream-colored skirt and jacket, perfectly embracing her body. She seemed less curvy now. Had she lost weight while being away? And what had happened to her during all those years?“That's her, isn't she?” I heard Josie's trembling whisper. “That's... Estelle Durand.”Drawing a deep breath, I dragged my gaze away from the stage. “That's her,” I confirmed. “But the change of her last name...” I trailed off as all the pieces clicked into place.Josie gasped as she most likely realize
Resisting My Ex-Bully Unworthy
JOSIEMy chest tightened. My eyes restlessly flickered between Killian and Estelle. She bit her lip, pretending to fight back a smile as she fluttered her lashes at him. Killian's expression became blank, unreadable. He glanced at his father—who chose to ignore my existence—before shifting his attention back to Estelle.“Well, as you can see”—he pointed at me—“I'm with Josie now, and I'm not planning—”“It's not marriage. Nothing solid.” Maxwell Blair chuckled, stepping between us with his back to me.My blood began to boil, and it took every ounce of my self-control not to explode. I knew that if I did, I could easily devastate Killian's chances to take over the consortium, and I hated it.Killian let go of my hands and stepped toward his father, glaring at him. “What do you think you're doing?” he hissed.Estelle breathed out a chuckle. “I didn't mean to offend anyone.” Her eyes finally found mine. “I just wanted to spend some time with Killian… if you don't mind.” She smiled shyly.
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KILLIAN“After you.” I gestured for Estelle to enter the meeting room that Father mentioned.“Thank you.” She gave me a polite nod before walking inside.I closed the door behind us and looked around. There was a large U-shaped table with more than thirty chairs around it. There was also a huge screen hanging on the wall on the opposite side of the top seat. Yep, I could bet that Father used that room to meet with the board of directors or major shareholders. Undeniably, this place was soundproof, but it was also my father's territory, and I was not taking any chances he might somehow eavesdrop on our conversation. I saw three cameras in the room, and God only knew how many hidden bugs were placed here by my father's orders.Luckily, I always carried around a small jamming device ready to use whenever I needed it. I pulled it out of my suit jacket pocket and placed it on the table. Estelle walked over to me and glanced at the little black device.“What's that for?” She raised her brow
Resisting My Ex-Bully An Old Flame
My hands opened and fisted on my sides. A child. I could have been a father. Fuck. Our lives could have been so much different if I had known.I took another step back and ran my fingers through my hair. My mother… She was the one responsible for everything. She was the main reason Estelle miscarried.“I would have protected you... both of you,” I strained through my teeth, locking my eyes on Estelle. “I would have found a way to keep you both safe despite my mother's sick attempts to separate us.”Anger seethed through every pore of my skin, emphasizing the dull ache in my chest—an odd sense of loss.More tears streamed down Estelle's cheeks. “You... you don't understand. I was so scared back then… I was a pregnant minor, and I couldn't even imagine what would have happened if my father had found out about it… It was enough that your mother was against it. She was going to get me expelled and make the rumors spread. How could I possibly live in Flower Hills after that? Besides, where
Resisting My Ex-Bully Jealousy
JOSIE“I need to tell you something important.” Once I heard Killian's tense voice, I knew I wasn't going to hear anything pleasant.I had just finished making our coffee. I placed the cups on the kitchen table and sat down; Killian sat in front of me. “Well?” I urged, curving my lips into a nervous smile.“Estelle will be here for another two weeks,” he stated, and my shoulders slumped.I could feel my chest tighten. Jealousy was a nasty thing, but I couldn't help but feel insecure. She was Killian's first love. Hell, he'd started bullying me because of her! How could I not feel insecure when she appeared in his life again?“We will deal with it.” He smiled faintly and leaned across the table, reaching for my hands. “We will deal with everything. I will do whatever I can to stop this merger from—”“Wow!” I slipped my hands away and frowned. “What merger?” I demanded.Killian sighed. “Father was talking with Mr. Yan about the merger… but he failed to inform me that the two companies th
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“Whoever you are, Ms. Yan, it's a common courtesy to knock before you enter.” Ashley stepped forward, folding her hands across her chest.Estelle pursed her lips as she looked my friend up and down. “And you are?”“Ashley Farnell,” she said, her chin inching up.I pinched the bridge of my nose. God, this day had merely started, and I could already feel the incoming headache. Drawing a deep breath, I stepped forward and gave Estelle a forced smile. “Ms. Yan, what brings you here so early? And does Killian know you're here?”She shrugged. “He doesn't need to know. Thanks to Mr. Maxwell Blair, I have a certain authority here, which allows me to go wherever I want.”I wanted to punch her… and punch Mr. Blair too. Unfortunately for Estelle, I was good at memorizing things, and I had once memorized Blair Digital's status. “Even Mr. Blair cannot give you such authority here.” I fixed my eyes on hers and smirked. “And you certainly don't have the right to enter this office or even this floor
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