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CHAPTER ELEVEN
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Luna rested her hands on the large table that stretched across the conference room, leaning forward as her employees gave her their report.“Our properties at Atlanta, Macon and Augusta have been thoroughly checked. No signs of gas leaks, bad wiring, tampered cameras or a break-in,” the manager concluded wearily, stemming from the fatigue of checking buildings day after day. With her eyes closed, Luna nodded in satisfaction, “Mmm, what about those in Bronswell and Dahlonega?” The manager seemed to know that she would ask that question as his lips curled up into a small smile. “Everything’s in order ma'am.”Luna pinched her eyes–an action she did whenever she was tired or frustrated–and let out a sigh, “You all have done a great job. Considering how hard you've all been working, our check-ups will now be weekly,” the faces of her employees lit up with joy at the news.“Seeing as there aren't any issues regarding the rest of our properties, we'll go back to the normal routine check-up
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George slumped into the plush couch in his sitting room, as the fading evening light cast a warm orange glow through the windows. Across from him, Alexander settled into the armchair, his eyes fixed intently on George's weary face. “Man…you look like shit,” Alex mused.George narrowed his eyes, his lips pressed into a thin line as he shot him a glare. “You try apologising to your ex-wife who thinks you betrayed and cheated her all those years ago,” he remarked, his voice rising slightly.Alex's expression turned apologetic as he scratched his head nervously. George hissed, tapping his foot anxiously on the cold tile floor.“Yeah, sorry about that. Why don't you try being honest with her about your feelings and past mistakes? Try explaining to her why you did what you did,” He shrugged and reached out to grab the TV remote on the table. George clenched his eyes closed as he silently seethed, resisting the urge to punch Alex in the face. Letting out a sharp breath, he got up swiftly f
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Beep, beep.Beep, beep.The alarm clock on the nightstand buzzed, waking Luna up from her slumber. She groaned and turned over, reaching out to turn it off. A small sigh of fatigue left her lips as she rubbed her eyes, trying to clear the grogginess.Dragging herself off the bed, she stretched her arms and legs, letting out a quiet yawn as she did so.Luna checked the time–it was 7 AM.“Time for a jog,” she mumbled and headed towards the other side of the room. Luna scanned her closet, her fingers trailing over the hangers as she searched for her sleek black jogging suit.Once she found it, Luna made her way to the bathroom to brush her teeth and change into the outfit she'd selected.It was the weekend and everyone was taking some time off–courtesy of Sophia who insisted that they all needed a break.Truth be told, Luna did need a break and she realised it as soon as the chill air hit her face. As Luna jogged along the curved path in front of the river, the morning sun cast a warm
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The hospital's automatic doors slid open as she walked through, and she scrunched her nose as the antiseptic scent hit her like a punch to the gut. She hadn't set foot in a hospital since her mother's passing.The same clinical hallways, the same beeps of machinery, the same hushed whispers of worried families. Every step she took reminded her of the times she visited her sick mother in the hospital, they reminded her of how she failed to prevent her mom's death.As she approached the reception desk, her eyes scanned the area, avoiding the curious glances of the staff. She spotted a nurse with a kind face and approached her. “Excuse me,” Luna said politely, her voice soft. “I'm looking for room 310.”The nurse's eyes flickered to Luna's face, her expression warm. “Are you family?” Luna hesitated, unsure of what to say. “I'm…a close friend.”The nurse nodded, her fingers flying across the keyboard. “Room 310 is on the fourth floor. Elevators are just down that hall. You can take the
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The morning sun poured into the room, casting a mild glow that danced across George's face. He blinked, his gaze gradually focusing as the morning light illuminated his face.George winced as he tried to get up from the bed. He glanced at his arm still placed in a cast, it was giving him a really hard time. Even simple tasks became challenges with his dominant hand imprisoned in a stiff cast. Luckily for him, Luna had been there to help him through his pain ever since he'd been discharged. She took very good care of him, occasionally visiting him to care for him and her visits became the highlights of his day.Luna would help him with his medication, prepare his meals, and even assist with his physical therapy exercises.Her patience and kindness were like a soothing balm to his frustrated spirit. As he reflected on those difficult times, George's gratitude towards Luna deepened. She had placed his needs before her own, skipping work and meetings just to cater for him. And George kne
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“I'll be fine, Soph. I'm just going for a few days and I'll make sure I keep in touch every day.” Luna inched closer, enveloping her in a warm hug. The corners of her lips pointed downwards, her forehead wrinkling as she buried her face in Luna's neck. “I'll miss you,” she mumbled.Luna chuckled, “I'll be back soon. I just want to be sure we'll never have to see her again.” Standing a few feet behind them, George kept an eye on his watch as they cuddled, waiting for Luna to hurry up so they could leave. When he realised they'd started a new discussion, he cleared his throat and moved closer, interrupting them.“Sorry to intrude, but Luna, we have to go. You can chat with her later over the phone.” Sophia narrowed her eyes at him and gave him a snarl.Leaving Luna's side, she walked up to George, tilting her head up to face him. She directed her index finger at him and waggled it, making him cock his head back. “Listen, George, don't you dare try any funny business with Luna, okay? I
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A malicious smile played on Vanessa's lips, her deadly eyes boring into Luna's soul as they came into the room. Although her hands were handcuffed to the table, she tapped her fingers on it in a sinister way, making Luna shudder a bit.Vanessa hadn't changed at all.Even though she'd only seen her once, the memory of what she looked like was still fresh in her brain. Her almond-shaped eyes perfectly accentuated their emerald colour, bringing out that devilish look in her and her skin was still as flawless as ever.But Luna stood tall, broadening her shoulders as she straightened up in front of her.“So, you guys are finally back together,” she stated, rolling her eyes as she leaned back in her chair.Luna glanced at George for a moment who was quietly seething at Vanessa, before she turned her attention back to her. She clenched her jaw, “My building….why did you burn it down?” “What building?”Luna's eyes narrowed, tilting her head slightly to the side as she gave Vanessa a ‘Don’t
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Sophia's face lit up on the screen, her voice filled with enthusiasm. “It’s been a wild ride. We've secured three major deals with Nova Solutions, GreenTech and Solo Ventures.”Luna's eyebrows shot up as she leaned back in her chair, taking in the update. “That’s amazing. What kind of numbers are we talking?”Sophia glanced down at her notes, her hair falling around her face. “We’re at $2.6 million in investments, and revenue's up 28%.” Luna let out a low whistle, a wide smile spreading across her face. “Looks like business is booming.”Sophia nodded, her eyes glinting. “Marketing's been crushing it too. Social media’s up 45%, website traffic by 25%.”Luna leaned forward, her elbows on the desk. “What about new clients?”“Fifteen acquired so far.” Sophia's smile grew wider. “And I've got some exciting news – we're in talks with a potential investor who is looking to put in $6.5 million to fuel our expansion.”Luna's eyes widened, a small gasp escaping her lips. “That's huge, Soph.”S
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The harsh glare of white lights greeted Luna as her eyes slowly fluttered open. A wince left her lips as she blinked furiously, trying to adjust to the burning light.A relentless ache kept throbbing in her head and she felt like her body had been glued to the bed she was lying on. Luna felt so disoriented. She didn't know where she was or what happened to her, so she decided to calm her nerves down first. Luna's eyes scanned the room, trying to figure out her surroundings. She was in a hospital room, surrounded by beeping machines and a tube ran from her arm to a small blood bag hanging nearby. She could feel the tight pinch of something attached to the back of her hand and she wrinkled her nose as the faint smell of antiseptic greeted her.A small groan barely escaped her as she tried to sit up, but a wave of pain washed over her, pushing her back onto the pillow.She gritted her teeth as she felt a stinging pain in her midsection. What had happened to her?As she lay there, trying
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His chest heaved with fury as he slammed the car door shut. His eyes were narrowed into slits and his hands were curled into balls as he marched to the police station. As if the building were his nemesis, he kept his gaze fixed intently on it as he walked towards the entrance. Who did she think she was? And how dare she hurt his Luna? With fury, he pushed open the door and stepped inside, his eyes scanning the room.The police station was scarce and quiet, except for a few officers who were busy on their phones and the sound of the local news being broadcast on the TV interrupted the silence. He spotted an officer sitting behind the counter and walked straight to him."Regina King," Luke growled, trying to keep his voice steady. "I need to see her."The officer looked up at him, a hint of curiosity in his eyes. "And you are....?""I'm Luke Garrett," he replied. "Regina attacked someone I care about and I need to talk to her."The officer's eyes widened in surprise as soon as he hea
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"What?!" Luke's voice echoed across the room, breaking the silence that once enveloped his office. "How did it...? What happened? How did it happen?" His words tumbled out in a frantic rush as he stood up from his chair and tugged at his hair. "I'm not really sure. They told me Luna walked up to her to ask her something, and then she just... stabbed her," Marcus's voice was laced with worry and perplexity. "It just doesn't make any sense. The bodyguards are supposed to protect her, not hurt her."Luke's face twisted in anger and frustration. He let out a huff of air, his fingers digging deep into his scalp as if he were trying to rip his hair off. "Where is she?" He asked in a low growl. "I need to see her. I need to know she's okay.""The detective said she's at Morrison Hospital," Marcus replied. "I'm already on my way there." Luke didn't waste any more time. As soon as he hung up, he grabbed his keys and headed straight for the door. His mind was racing with thoughts of Luna,
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She tentatively stepped out of the taxi and onto the mansion's driveway. Her eyes quickly scanned the surroundings with a mix of urgency and caution. The cool breeze of the evening gently toyed with her dress and the sky was painted with yellow and orange hues. But she wasn't there to enjoy the scenery or the evening's beauty.She adjusted her shades and pulled the tip of her hat lower as her gaze darted around to see if anyone was watching or following her. A burly-looking man who was the taxi driver eyed her curiously as she handed him a few bills. As soon as he collected the money, she turned away and started to walk towards the mansion.The sound of her heels clicking on the pavement echoed through the quiet evening, and she quickened her pace, her heartbeat slightly picking up. She had received a call in the middle of the night and the husky voice on the other end sent shivers down her spine. He had called for her and she just had to come.As she approached the entrance, the ma
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The corporate park was almost deserted as evening fell—the only sound was the distant hum of a few remaining cars. Then, a low roar echoed across the area as Luke pulled up on his sleek powerbike in front of Luna's company.Luke was dressed in a simple yet stylishly casual outfit, consisting of a black T-shirt and matching black pants. With his helmet still on, he flipped up his visor, revealing his grey eyes as he glanced at his phone to check the time.6 PM.Luna would come out at any minute. Her car had broken down unexpectedly that morning—courtesy of Luke—so he knew she didn't have a ride home unless she decided to take a bus or walk back.As Luke leaned against his powerbike, his mind couldn't help but wander off to the events of the past few days. The expression on Luna's face when he confessed his love for her and also told her the truth about that night, still lingered in his head. He remembered the way his heart skipped a beat when she buried herself in his arms and also co
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A look of sheer satisfaction was etched on her face as she watched the news report on her phone. She took a lazy sip of the steaming coffee in her hand, her eyes still glued to the screen as the news anchor droned on about the details of the allegations she'd made.As she leaned back in her chair, a mischievous smile danced on her lips. Oh, how she wished she could see the look on George's face when he heard about the news or watched it. She could already picture his hands turning into fists, his eyes bloodshot with rage as he clenched his jaw so tightly, that she feared he might pop a muscle.This was only the beginning. George and Vanessa were yet to be ready for the next series of comebacks she had planned for them. Luna would get back every penny they stole from her. Every drop of tear she had shed because of them and every piece of her heart that got broken because of them, she would make sure they paid dearly for it. And Regina? Well, she let her jealousy for Luna get the bett
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"....Miss. Luna Chavez, CEO of Eclipse Real Estates, alleges that her ex-husband, George Garrett, and business rival, Regina King, conspired to have her drugged and filmed in a compromising position," the voice of the news anchor filled the room, grabbing his attention.George stood up from the couch slowly, his eyes fixed on the TV screen as the news anchor droned on.He felt like he had just been slapped in the face as his eyes widened in shock and horror. 'This little bitch just doesn't know when to give up, does she?' he asked inwardly as his hands curled into fists.The anchor continued, "Miss. Chavez claims that the incident occurred several weeks ago after she had been invited to a meeting with Miss. King. She alleges that the drink offered to her was laced with a substance that left her unconscious.""However, Miss Chavez also alleges that she was saved by Luke Garrett, who intervened before the perpetrators could carry out their plan."George's anger began to sizzle. 'Of cou
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Luke fidgeted in his seat as he scanned the crowd with a mix of disinterest and annoyance. He didn't want to come to this award ceremony, but the host was a good friend, and he would be disappointed if he didn't show up. Coincidentally, the venue was in Georgia and none of his employees wanted to go through the trouble of travelling down there when he was already in the area.So, here he was, dressed in a tailored tuxedo, pretending to care about the awards being handed out.But his mind was elsewhere. It was with Luna, the woman that had consumed his every waking thought since he met her. He couldn't stop thinking about her—wondering what she was doing, if she was okay, and if she ever thought about him too.The lights on the stage flickered and the host's voice chattered on, but Luke's attention was elsewhere. He shifted in his seat again as he nervously tapped his foot on the floor, his heart still heavy.Weeks had passed since Luna found out about what he did and the rift between
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The fluorescent light above illuminated her pale face as she stepped into the police station. She had barely slept for some nights now, her mind racing with thoughts of everything that had been going on—from Sophia's betrayal to Luke's mysterious presence at the bar. But she had to push those thoughts aside for now. She had a meeting with the detective and she was determined to get justice for herself.As she approached the front desk, the officer behind the counter looked up and curtly nodded in recognition. "Morning, Miss Luna. The detective is waiting for you."Luna nodded back and followed the officer to the small room in the back where he took her the last time. The detective was already seated with a cup of steaming coffee in front of him as he buried himself in some paperwork. As she entered, he stood up immediately when he noticed her presence. "Good morning, Miss Luna. Thank you for coming in today," he greeted, gesturing to a chair behind his desk. "Please take a seat."He
