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"Good morning, everyone," her shaky voice echoed through the room as she began. Luna stood at the head of the conference table, scanning the room filled with familiar faces. Taking a deep breath, she continued, the weight of what she was about to say settled heavily like a stone in her stomach. "It is with a heavy heart that I announce my decision to step down as CEO....effective immediately," her voice cracked. The room that was once filled with the hushed chattering of her former employees now erupted into stunned silence. Their eyes once filled with admiration and respect for her, now held confusion and concern. "I've decided to transfer my position, shares and responsibilities to Mr. George Garrett." Gasps and whispers spread through the small crowd like a shock wave. Luna's gaze locked on the door, anticipating the inevitable. As if on cue, the door swung open, and George walked in; a smug smile spreading across his face. Luna's eyes turned to slits, pain searing her heart. "I
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Luna softly walked across the room, her bare feet barely making a sound. She went into her kitchen and grabbed a bottle from the fridge, generously pouring herself a glass of wine. As she came out of the kitchen, her puffy eyes met Luke's, his watchful gaze following her every move."Drink?" she asked, her voice sounding husky.Luke shook his head, "Nah, I'm good."Luna's shoulders rose in a quick, nonchalant shrug. "Suit yourself." She settled beside him on the couch, the cushion sinking under her weight. The rich aroma of the wine filled her nose, and she inhaled it deeply, letting the comfort wash over her.As she sipped her wine, Luke's stare never left her. His expression softened as he noticed the faint tremble of her hand as she raised the glass to her lips, and the way her eyes–which were fixed on the floor in a distant gaze–drooped under the weight of her swirling emotions.Luke's heart swelled, and his hands itched to just reach out and wrap around her so they could chase a
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Sophia paced back and forth in her living room, her nervous gaze fixed intently on Luna and Luke who sat together on the couch. Marcus leaned against the armchair, his arms crossed. "And you're sure this is gonna work?" she asked, her teeth nibbling on the tip of her index finger. "I don't want us infuriating George more than we already have." Luna and Luke exchanged a reassuring glance. "Sophia, we've gone over this," Luke started calmly, "It's going to work. We just need solid evidence to make sure he can't bribe his way out.""But what if something goes wrong? Anything could happen and George..." she stopped in her sentence, a cold shudder running through her. Luna stood up and walked over to where she stood, placing a comforting hand on her shoulder. "Nothing will happen, Soph. We're going to make sure you're safe." She held Luna's gaze, her expression still sceptical before she nodded and took a deep breath. "Okay...okay." "But first, we need to know exactly what happened whe
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George leaned back in Luna's chair, a triumphant smile spreading across his face. "Finally, what we need is within our grasp."Vanessa's eyes sparkled with shared excitement, a cunning smirk plastered on her lips. "How foolish of Luna to make things easier for us," she chuckled lightly.His gaze wandered around the office, taking in the victory he'd attained. Luna's once–perfect space now seemed soiled by his presence. He relished the thought of crushing the empire and legacy she'd painstakingly built.But he wasn't done yet."Unfortunately, we still have a thorn in our path," he clenched his fists. "I got Luna's share and position in the company, but I still don't have full control over it."Just then, the door to the office creaked open and they both shifted their attention to it. "Speak of the devil," he muttered under his breath, his voice dripping with sarcasm as Sophia walked in.Sophia's eyes flashed with a mix of anger and disgust, her lips curling up as she saw George–seated
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The coffee shop's bell chimed as the door pushed open, its dimly lit and warm interior wrapped around Luna. The fresh smell of the beverage filled her nose as she made her way to the counter and ordered a cup of coffee. As she turned to take a seat, her eyes caught sight of someone at the far end of the coffee shop–with his head buried in his phone. She walked over to his booth and slid in, taking a seat on the opposite side. When he noticed her presence, he looked up, and his eyebrows shot up in surprise."Hi," Luna said quietly as she settled in."Hey," he replied, dropping his phone on the table. "I didn't know you also took coffee," she mused, eyeing the steaming cup he held in his right hand. He chuckled a bit before he replied, "When you've got loads of work threatening to wring your neck, coffee's the only thing that keeps you going," he paused for a brief moment as he reflected on his words. "Well, coffee and other stuff."Luna threw her head back a bit and laughed, the bubb
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Luna paced outside the conference room, and the sound of her heels as they clicked on the floor bounced off the walls. Her eyes kept darting toward the closed doors, her mind racing with anticipation as she waited for Marcus so they could proceed with the board meeting. Luke's absence pressed down heavily on her chest; he mentioned that he had some urgent work to do and wished her good luck with the plan–promising to catch up with her later in the day. As she waited for Marcus outside the conference room, a mocking voice cut through the air. "Well, well, well....look who we have here."Luna turned, her eyes narrowing into slits. George and Vanessa strolled casually toward her, the smug smiles on their faces turning her stomach into knots. Luna's gaze locked onto George's, disgust and anger simmering beneath the surface. His eyes sparkled with malice, fueled by his triumph as they bore into Luna. "What are you doing here?" George taunted, his voice dripping with pride. "Don't tell m
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Her lips still tingled from the kiss she planted. She pulled back, her eyes locking onto his. The air became thick with unspoken questions and the only sound being heard was their ragged breathing. Luke's grey eyes held hers, his gaze burning with intensity. His arms were still wrapped around her waist, holding her close with no intention to release her yet.A slight heat rose to her cheeks and she slightly trembled, "Luke, I..."He shook his head and silenced her with his thumb as he slowly brushed it over the soft lips he was savouring moments ago. "Don't think. Just feel," his voice came out huskily as he whispered.Luna felt tremors run through her body and she could feel her heart racing as they stood there for a moment, suspended in the emotions that swirled around them. Then, Luke's expression relaxed. "I have an idea," he said soothingly.Her eyebrows furrowed as her curiosity became piqued. "What is it?""Luna, I want to help," he said, "You can't keep drowning in this. Let
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A week had passed since Luna joined Luke's team, and so far it had been pretty nice working with him. As she settled into her new role, the weight of the past events began to lift off her shoulders. With each passing day, Luna's confidence grew, and her smile returned. She was grateful that she wasn't moping around at home, feeling helpless and lonely.Instead, she spent her days surrounded by the hustle and bustle of Luke's thriving business empire–even though her workload wasn't much. Luke's home energy company, Nova Solutions, was a titan in the industry, breaking new ground on innovative solutions to achieve sustainable living. Luna marvelled at the fact that he'd built the company from scratch years ago, and here it was, excelling in its field. Luna's primary responsibility was to ensure the smooth operation of Luke's tight schedule, coordinate meetings, and manage some projects assigned to her based on her expertise in real estate. Her keen attention to detail and orderly skil
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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
