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ESTELLE “Estelle, you can’t watch—” Micah turned off the tv as if I had just caught her watching porn. “Turn that thing on,” I told her, more like a bark, but she seemed to freeze. I went home early from work since it was Friday. I didn’t feel well today. Maybe my problems were catching up on me, and I still didn’t know how to solve them. “I don’t think it’s a good idea.” There was a trace of hesitation in her voice, making me more annoyed and curious at the same time. “Do you think I only have one tv in this house, or I can’t watch it on my computer?” My glare hardened as I eyed the remote in her hand. “Considering your condition, I don’t wanna stress you out.” “About what?” I snapped, forcing my anger to cool down. “It’s about your company. It’s all over the news, business segments, internet. All.” She finally turned it on. I swallowed hard. I felt like my chest was crushing, and I couldn’t breathe. I found myself on the couch with my hand on my chest. From the corner of my
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ESTELLE “Do I really need both of you?” I asked why Lynx had to join us today. I thought Qamar was enough, but Linden went a little overboard with my security. “It’s more than just me and Q,” Lynx confirmed. I couldn’t help but inwardly smile as I remembered how Linden got jealous of him. “What do you mean?” He tipped his chin to the side mirror. I looked at the rearview and asked incredulously, “That Tahoe is for me? Why?” “Boss doesn’t take your safety lightly.” “Why? Am I in some kind of danger?” I asked both of them, but Qamar just went silent, too focused on driving, if I may say. “Qamar?” “Yes, ma’am?” He briefly looked at me through the rearview as if avoiding my question. “We could expect a reporter at your building, Ms. Bladwyn. Trust me. Sometimes it gets a little wild knowing your status.” “But it’s too extreme. You and Qamar are already too much.” “Ignore the SUV following us. You won’t even know it’s there.” “Too late.” I glared at Lynx as I fished out my pho
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LINDEN “Have you heard from Jas?” I paused for a moment before I replied because I couldn’t lie to Sadie. “No.” “He was supposed to call me yesterday. I thought maybe he was busy, but I’m getting more worried now that he hasn’t called yet.” “Maybe he’s in the out-of-coverage area. I’ll try contacting him on a secure line, Sadie. Don’t worry. I promise I will call you as soon as I have news.” “Cenric wants to talk to you.” She sighed deeply. I knew her, and I knew how much she loved her brother despite what she’d been through at his hands. Jasper just redeemed himself, and he did everything to prove that he’d changed, and he did. “Put him on.” “Hey, bro.” “How have you been?” “I’m far from my wife. I don’t want her to worry about her brother. Is Jasper in trouble?” I exhaled. “Jasper said he had to find out something. He just learned that someone asked about him from his past. I don’t know how bad it is, but he looked troubled when he told me he has to go away for a while.”
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ESTELLE “Do you really think I would not find out who had been helping you with your little stunt yesterday?” “Dad, it wasn’t a secret. And you should accept my winning. And I can’t believe I’m still the bad guy here after what you did to me. Why don’t you try opening another business? You are a good wine connoisseur. Besides, CTEC doesn’t keep you busy already?” “Don’t act like you know anything. You’re just an overly ambitious little brat. Don’t worry, Estelle. I will be there to watch you fall.” “You’re so out of line. Instead of being happy for what I’ve accomplished, you’re terrorizing me. You conspired with Mr. Weston to take my seat. What kind of father does that to his child? And before I started this company, you didn’t believe in my capability. Remember what you said? Go and find an 8-hour shift job to pay your bills. I sent you to a good school not to waste your time on something unreachable.” I clenched my jaw hard when I began to vibrate in anger. “You really think y
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LINDENI’d been blowing off steam in the gym for three hours, but no matter how I tried not to overthink, it was Jasper we were talking about. Sax didn’t look too happy to see me beating up myself for something I had no control over.“Sex would be a good sub. I mean, for fuck sake, bro. You have a beautiful woman in bed, and here you are, lifting weights and punching a bag in the middle of the night. What’s wrong with you? If I only had someone like Estelle, you wouldn’t see me in the gym.”“Because you’re a dick. Women are not only good for sex. They are not your sex toys or sex slaves, asshole.”“Whatever, man. Maybe you need a cuddling or a bonfire date and make some s’mores. When was the last time you took her on a date?”Guilt settled in my chest. I looked away. “I have more pressing matters, and Estelle understands me.”“Of course, women sometimes are hard to read. They say they’re fine, but they aren’t. Maybe she’s just trying to be understanding, but deep inside, she also need
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ESTELLE “Hey. Please, come in. I’d been so excited since last week.” Willa was so carefree. Her eyes always lit up, and she met you with a huge smile. At least, that was how she showed me. “Hi.” We kissed each other’s cheek as she welcomed me into her art gallery. The entrance instantly showcased a few signature pieces by some well-known artists. “I took Micah with me. Micah, this is Willa Linden.” “Nice to meet you.” “Friend of Estelle is a friend of mine.” She began showing me inside the gallery. Some were intriguing pieces, bold paintings, and sculptures. “Interesting.” But one painting caught my attention. “You like it?” “Yeah.” “Knox has his way of creating bold colors. His technique is an illusion, three-dimensional. Do you know Mykel?” I turned my head at her. “Mykel Creed? I don’t personally know him, but yeah.” “You will meet him soon. He comes to see the guys when he’s not busy. How’s my brother?” She knew something. I could see it in her eyes. “I’m meeting him o
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LINDEN “Sirius is in trouble.” Lynx quickly turned the car around. Tires screeched against the asphalt. Thankfully we did not get that far from the parking area. “What do you mean Estelle is in trouble?” My heart was in my throat, given that he didn’t say any details. “I don’t have enough info, boss. Her assistant called Q, but she didn’t hit her panic button.” “I want more info from Q. We were just there. How did Q not even see this?” In less than two minutes, we pulled up to the parking area. I quickly jumped off the car and ran towards the building. Thankfully the elevator was in the lobby, and we didn’t have to wait, but it looked like no one knew what was happening in her office. I pressed the button to Estelle’s office floor while Lynx was listening on the comm. “Mr. Weston is in her office.” “Which one?” My head snapped to Lynx. My eyes narrowed. “The son.” “Son of a bitch. What does he fucking want?” I growled. “Calm down, boss. It looks like the lady boss handles t
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ESTELLE Linden had good taste in gowns. My mind went wondering how many women he dressed up for a party. The white long sleeves floor-length gown had a deep v-cut and thigh-high slit but still looked sophisticated and elegant. He even complemented it with a Serpenti diamond necklace that matched the earrings from a famous jewelry brand. My makeup was light except for my Star statement red lipstick. I wore my hair down in loose curls. I caught him gazing at me from head to toe. Thanks to the Spanx, and even without, my baby bump wasn’t noticeable. I was scared he would notice it when I was naked. “Did I pass your standard, dear sir?” I looked at myself again in the mirror before turning to him. He remained at the door, but judging by the look in his eyes, he seemed satisfied. And did I mention he looked so good in a tux? “You’re stunning. The word stunning doesn’t even fit to describe you tonight.” I took steps close to him, and he took my hand and kissed it. “You clean up pret
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