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MAISIEI suddenly felt like the worst mother in the entire world for constantly putting work before my own child's needs and emotional well-being.I sighed. "Aw honey, I thought if I worked myself to the bone and gave you everything you could ever ask for materially, you'd be happy and have the perfect life. But I guess I was just being naive and selfish by assuming fancy things could make up for a lack of quality time together."Don watched me silently with those big dark eyes as I continued to pour my heart out. "You were right earlier - I've been an absolutely terrible mother lately, putting my job first when you should always be my top priority." I felt tears welling up as the guilt washed over me.I raised my pinky finger and made a vow to my son. "But I promise you, from now on I'll cut way back on work and spend way more quality time with you. Just you and me, doing the things that matter. We'll do anything you want, bud. Pinky promise."The dimpled smile that broke across his f
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MAISIEI took one last long drag off the slender cigarette, savoring the harsh smoke filling my lungs before crushing the butt under my knee-high leather boot. Smoking's a filthy habit, I know, but it helps take the edge off after long days like this.Before heading back inside, I spritzed myself with a light fragrance to mask any lingering smoke smell—Don's asthma is something I take very seriously. Once inside, I flopped down on the living room couch and pulled out my laptop to power through those property listings that needed reviewing before tomorrow morning's meeting with the new clients. Don was already asleep, and I felt a pang of guilt knowing I'd need to break my promise temporarily for this one big work event.The next day, I rushed to drop Don off at school before booking it downtown to the office. Despite promising myself I'd cut back on overtime this month, I ended up spending the entire day buried under mountains of paperwork, contracts and prepping for our company's big
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MAISIE'Shit, have I said something highly inappropriate he took offense to?'After a beat of tense silence that felt like it stretched on forever, Klay finally answered in a clipped tone, "I expect you to be present for the entire duration of the event tomorrow night. From start to finish. No exceptions."His expression was hard, leaving no room for argument. "Was that understood?"I felt myself shrink a little under his intense gaze. Swallowing hard, I nodded meekly and mumbled, "Yes, I understood, Mr. Woods."The elevator came to a stop with a soft ding and the doors slid open.Not wanting to piss him off any more than I already had, I gave him a polite little nod and hurried out ahead of him without another word.Once I was finally outside and safely alone in my car, I let out a deep, frustrated sigh. Running a hand through my hair, I tried to make sense of what the hell had just happened.Klay's insistence that I stay for the whole party weighed on me as I pulled out of the parkin
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MAISIE"He must be a real big shot," I muttered to myself as I watched the frenzy unfold while also straining to catch a glimpse of the VIP when they finally emerged from the backseat.Just then, a slight vibration in my hand made me tear my eyes away from the commotion. It was an incoming call from Eve. She was a sweet, fresh-faced university student who'd been Don's babysitter for years, although she was hardly around. Despite her sometimes haughty persona, she was good with him, and we'd developed a friendly rapport.I had Miriam to thank for finding her.I felt a pang of guilt for not being home with my son right now but quickly brushed it aside as I accepted the call."Everything okay over there? Is Don giving you trouble tonight?" I asked while keeping one eye on the scene outside."Maisie, I'm about to lose my mind with this kid!" Eve exclaimed, skipping any formal greeting as usual.The poor girl had no idea the madness and chaos I was dealing with on this end.I let out a wear
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MAISIEMy breath straight up caught in my throat when Jason scooped up my fallen phone, straightening up again with the same unreadable, intense expression on his handsome face.He stared at the lock screen for a beat, seeming weirdly intrigued by whatever image or wallpaper was displayed.His dark brows furrowed slightly and his gaze flickered between the illuminated screen and my own face, silently scrutinizing me in the same way that always made me feel so exposed.A jolt of pure panic shot through me once I realized with horror what he must be seeing. The background photo on my phone was a candid shot of Don Jason was surely clueless even existed until this very moment.Over a thousand volts of adrenaline-fueled terror coursed through my veins as the implications and questions raced through my mind.Did he somehow recognize or realize who the little boy in the picture was? What would his reaction be to finding out I had a child during our years apart? One that was his own flesh and
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MAISIETen minutes later, I found myself staring at my own reflection in one of the gleaming bathroom mirrors.My cheeks were still tinged an embarrassing shade of pink, but my expression had returned to its usual calm, neutral facade. On the outside at least, I appeared to be the picture of relaxed composure and control.On the inside, however, it was an entirely different story. My heart continued pounding erratically in my chest, my stomach tied up in anxious knots.I had no idea how I was going to get through the rest of this evening with Jason in such proximity.I didn't know how long I could handle being subjected to his dizzying presence and that all-consuming, smoldering gaze.Splashing some cold water on my face, I took a few deep breaths in an attempt to calm my rattled nerves.I knew there was no avoiding or escaping him tonight unless I wanted to face Klay's wrath for being insubordinate.The only way through this was to keep my head down, avoid any unnecessary interaction
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MAISIE"Dame Woods!"The woman next to Klay supplied her name with an air of authority, snapping me out of my daze.Ah yes, I knew I recognized her aristocratic features now - she was Klay’s very distant cousin but one of the company's most prominent investors and major shareholders. A real big fish.I gave a slight nod of my head in respectful acknowledgment, trying not to look too much like a deer in the headlights. "It's truly an honor to meet you, ma'am."I'd heard through the office rumor mill that Dame had a notoriously difficult personality and hair-trigger temper. No, I wouldn't judge her too harshly right off the bat, but you can bet your ass I'd be trying my damnedest to avoid getting on her bad side as much as humanly possible for the sake of keeping my job and this high-stakes project running smoothly."The glamorous one next to you is Irene, and that's her husband Trevor over there looking like he'd rather be anywhere else," Felix chimed in with a cheeky grin, introducing
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MaisieMy heart skipped a beat when Irene suddenly turned her probing gaze on me, a devilish gleam in her eyes. "So Maisie, I noticed you've spoken to everyone here except Jason. Why is that?"Her tone was strangely calm, which only made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up more. It was obvious the nosy bitch was just trying to stir up drama and upset me for her own twisted amusement. I needed to come up with an answer fast before she went for the jugular.I shifted uncomfortably in my seat, my mouth suddenly feeling drier than the Sahara as I still avoided meeting Jason's eyes like the coward I was. Get it together, Maisie!I took a deep, steadying breath before turning to face my ex with a forced smile plastered on my lips.My stomach clenched when I met his piercing gaze. He examined my face as if waiting to see how I was going to save myself from this.We engaged in a brief staring contest, his sharp eyes locked with mine in a battle of wills that had me frozen like a deer ca
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MAISIEJason didn't follow—perhaps he knew better than to try.I tried to concentrate on wrapping Nathan's present that had finally arrived, but my hands were shaking too much to fold neatly or tie the right ribbons.The sound of an ambulance arriving next door kept drawing my attention away from my task. The sirens wailed, cutting through the evening quiet like a harsh reminder of what had just transpired.I'm not saying Jared didn't deserve consequences for his actions. He had caused immeasurable pain with his interference in our lives yet did he deserve to be injured badly enough to need emergency medical attention?The question troubled me, even as I struggled with ribbon and tape that refused to cooperate with my shaking fingers."Stop giving people second chances they don't deserve, Maisie. It's maturity to accept that no good can come from some people!" Jason's words echoed in my mind.Perhaps he was right. Perhaps no good could ever come from Jared. However, the violence I'd w
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MAISIEMy heart pounded against my ribs as I followed them. I knew what was coming: violence, pain, and more fuel for the cycle of hatred that seemed inescapable between these brothers.I hurried down the path to Jason's house, my footsteps quick but hesitant. The front door stood open, swinging slightly in the evening breeze, and I could hear crashes coming from inside. Furniture being overturned, glass breaking.I paused at the threshold with my hand gripping the doorframe. Did I really want to witness this?A particularly loud shatter from the living room made my decision for me. I stepped inside, drawn by concern despite my better judgment.The scene that greeted me was chaos. Jason stood in the center of his once-pristine living room, unwinding his silk tie from around his bloodied knuckles. His breathing was measured but heavy, like a predator conserving energy between attacks.The white shirt beneath his suit jacket was now spattered with crimson droplets."All my troubles bega
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MAISIE....I arrived home early that afternoon, exhausted but relieved.Klay had left immediately after our morning meeting concluded, which allowed me to finish my remaining tasks quickly and head out before the usual rush hour traffic. After the tension-filled evening at the party last night, I desperately needed this small reprieve.The house felt unusually quiet as I settled on the sofa at half past five. I glanced at the clock again, anxiously waiting for the delivery of Nathan's birthday gift so I could start wrapping it before tonight's celebration.I picked up my phone and called Miriam to update her about Klay's attendance."He's definitely coming to the party tonight," I told her, twirling a strand of hair around my finger nervously. After last night's encounter with Jason, I was grateful to have something else to focus on—Nathan's birthday would be the perfect distraction."Perfect timing," Miriam replied with excitement. "Don is helping me prepare a special surprise for N
