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2024-10-29 19:42:56When Kendra and Collen arrived back at The Garden she was shocked beyond words for a brief moment.
"H-He left?" Kendra was stunned. Ever since her father took custody from her mother, Nelson controlled every aspect of her life. Where she slept, how long she slept, what she ate, what she wore, her workout routine, she had no control over anything. No money and ever since her first time running away she wasn't allowed to be out alone.
"I was able to persuade him to step away and allow you to live your own life." Evelyn shrugged allowing a small smile to slip. 'I have to say I quite enjoyed persuading him too.' She thought to herself as she presented the outline of the contract she was having drawn up for Kendra. As Kendra looked the papers over tears began to subtly fall from her eyes.
'This is so generous!' She thought to herself. When her uncle told her about the possible job she had looked up the possible incomes for beginning models, the average starting
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"Mother!?" Both of the women could only stare in disbelief."Thanks Bruiser." Collen whispered through the doorway to his friend who had brought over Kendra's mother. As John also gave Collen an envelope."I'm a security specialist. Not a private detective! Next time you need someone found, call someone else!" Bruiser protested. Though he would never admit it. After hearing the details through text message he was more then happy to help the mother and daughter reconnect."Hey you're getting paid one way or another. More then your normal rate might I add!" Collen hissed back through the doorway."Okay Okay, Well I'll catch you later man.""See ya. And Bruiser.... Thanks again. It may not have felt like much to you, but your actions will have meant the world to two women.""Yea yea." Bruiser called out waving his hand goodbye. Though as he was leaving he had a giant satisfied grin on his face. He had done his good deed for the year
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"What do you mean the engagement is canceled?" A cold voice asked."Errr well.. That is to say Kendra is no longer in my care. I'm not so sure I can persuade her anymore." Nelson replied sweat visibly forming, his face burning a brighter shade of red. The one family that he could most benefit from, was also the family that could destroy him if they chose. And that family's son had taken quite the interest in Kendra. It was the opportunity of a lifetime! So one year ago without even notifying Kendra he had promised her hand in marriage to their son. Nelson would bring her to visit them from time to time, but he had never disclosed the reasoning to her. 'I mean hell she had to listen to everything I ordered her to do so it wasn't an issue. But then another opportunity had arisen to make some money and due to Nelson's greed, Kendra now had a powerful backer who gave Kendra a job and removed her from his custody. This was a family he couldn't exactly say no to, and apparent
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"One hundred thousand dollars!?" Kendra shrieked her eyes close to popping out of her skull as she read through the papers in front of her. A signing bonus of one hundred thousand dollars had been added to her contract. "Oh my god! Ms. Constantine I didn't expect you to be so generous! I don't know how to even begin thanking you!""Haha... I guess I am... So generous I even tend to catch myself by surprise." Evelyn grumbled rubbing her temples and giving Collen the look of death. While he stood in the corner completely failing to whistle.'With how often I'm forced to feign being oblivious I should really learn to whistle.' Collen thought to himself. 'I wonder if she's angry.' He did a quick side long glance towards Evelyn, their eyes meeting for a brief moment. His own eyes trying to convey how sorry he was. Her eyes were trying to convey how much suffering she was going to bring down upon him.Collen may or may not have had the people writing up th
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"Jefferson? Why would I ever marry Jefferson!?" Sure she had previously been allowed to visit the Thomas home, but she didn't have any feelings towards him. 'And my life is finally beginning!' She thought to herself. Years of pent up anger was beginning to surface in the back of her mind. 'The only reason he would suggest this or pretend to care all stems from he's after something.' Hell even if Kendra had some dormant feelings, and had previously been tempted to marry Jefferson, hearing it was something her uncle wished for would have been the kicker ensuring she wouldn't marry him."And what do you stand to gain from it?" Kendra demanded."What do I-? Just.. " Nelson was completely stunned by the turn of events. In a matter of days Kendra's personality had changed from the obedient beaten dog to one of a feisty rebelling teenager in Nelson's mind. "Who do you think you are to question me!?""And who do you think you are to command her?" Colle
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"Please I'm telling you there's something seriously off about that man! Don't make any hasty decisions!" Nelson pleaded to Winifred and Benjamin. Both of whom were sitting across from Nelson looking both thoroughly amused and skeptical."Oh please, your prattling is boring me." Winifred sighed exasperated. Nelson came barging in on their lunch insisting he had something urgent to discuss with them, only to hear his wild accusations about some desk jockey working at The Garden.Winifred dropped a folder down on the table and indicated to it for Nelson. "You're worrying over some dream you had regarding some Orphan Irishman. There's nothing significant about him. Nelson reached for the folder flipping through the contents before dropping it back down on the table. "Ma'am you're highly regarded by every circle in the know. So how is it you don't find it strange that for close to ten years he disappeared like he didn't fucking exist! Then suddenly he's working as at
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Kendra froze and eyed the woman skeptically, The woman had never been cruel to Kendra during her visits, but she was never so kind either. "Mrs. Thomas hello. It's a surprise to see you here.""Ah yes. Nelson came to visit us, and informed us you're no longer staying in his home. Such a shame, Jefferson was wanting to visit you... Perhaps since you're no longer staying with your uncle you could come visit us."Collen snorted hearing the such a shame part. 'No matter how you try spinning it lady, Kendra's better off without her Uncle and most likely without your son all the same.' He thought to himself giving her a superficial smile, which she of course returned in kind. The only difference was her fake smile almost felt genuine... Collen's was more along the lines of a sneer. 'Ah fuck it, my body knew the proper reaction to give.' He thought, giving himself a mental pat on the back."And who might this... Charming.. Young man be? My name is Winifred Thomas Kendr
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Kendra and Collen were completely engrossed in their kiss. Kendra was past turned on. She had been wanting Collen almost since she first met him. As the pair were kissing Collen and Kendra both began working to remove her shorts. There was a sense of desperation between the pair as their carnal instincts completely took over, while they almost ripped each other's clothes off. Once her shorts were removed Kendra reached for her phone."You're really sure you want to go through with this?""Are you kidding me? At this moment the one thing I'm sure of is how badly I want it, and this will get those assholes off my back too!" Kendra's eyes were wide with excitement. She grabbed for her phone hitting the record button. "Hello Thomas family~! This is Jefferson's fiancé here! Wha- Oooh wow! Holy shit!" She cried out as Collen moved his head down between her legs. "Oh shit! This is going to be a good night!"The next mornin
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"Yes Ma'am We're on our way to the clinic Terrance got hurt and we were forced to leave." The leader of the team that had attacked Collen's voice came over the speaker of the phone. Winifred and Benjamin were sitting in the their den receiving the report from her men. She had ordered them to make Collen suffer, she didn't go into specifics how, but the outcome for those who upset her enough to warrant such a response was generally a good one. She had yet to disappointed by her men."Hurt? What do you mean hurt?""He gouged out his eyes and shot him in the knee.""He did what!?" There are two different types of people fight or flight. Some people get thrust into a situation and they're overcome with fear looking for quickest way to escape. Even if someone were to tackle them to the ground, if they fight back usually it's just enough to get away. Then you have the fighters. The ones who will scratch, bite, kick, punch, hell probably insult your mother the en
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Elsewhere. "Sir we will be arriving shortly." "Aye. Thanks lad." An older man thanked his driver.. Sitting in the backseat of a luxurious sedan was an older man in dressed head to toe in both style and decadence. His appearance, voice and manners all refined almost to perfection, his aura commanded your attention. Yet he was currently smiling ear to ear like a giddy school boy. "It's been some time since I've seen you this excited sir. Are you sure it's okay for you to arrive without announcing yourself ahead of time?" "Bah. Now where would the fun be in that?" "Well I'm just saying sir. Someone of your stature should be recognized. You're far from a nobody." "Aye I suppose one could argue that, but I've never been one to enjoy my status. Besides there's a young man I wish to surprise." Backstage of the charity event. "Alright hurry now. We only have so much time to fix this disaster." Evelyn stated glancing back over her shoulder while maintaining a brisk pace. "Wait..
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Present day."Evelyn!" Tatianna cried out in excitement holding her arms out preparing for a hug. Then there was Aurora. Every time the spotlight managed to find it's way to her, her silhouette managed to shrink. But as soon as the subject changed or Tatianna managed to deflect it away from her, Aurora would begin to recover. But this moment? Her silhouette shrank so much she could barely even be seen as a shadow.'That's Evelyn Constantine! That's Evelyn Constantine!' Aurora was currently in melt down mode. Her face was a bright tomato red. It wouldn't surprise her in the least if steam was visibly bellowing from her ears.'T-Two s-super models... Wait no three! AND I LOOK LIKE THIS!? Dear god Any other day I would pay to be in the presence of these women, but why today of all days do I have to look like a train wreck!?' Aurora clenched her teeth and eyes closed trying her best to prevent tears welling up in her eyes and furthering her disappointing appearance. Her current wardrobe,
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"Think you can fuck with us !? Both of you can go to hell!" Sven roared charging at Collen. He was committed to his actions. Once in a while a little blood just had to be spilled. Of course it never did look good in the headlines, and would bring heat down upon all of the gangs in the area. But this was all acceptable. Police attention could be bought, and even if they were to launch an investigation, there was only one thing worse. A loss of respect. If the people you stand above don't respect you, soon the payments begin coming up short, then they'll stop altogether. Soon enough individuals, and neighborhoods will stop complying. That would leave you with two options. First uproot and find another neighborhood who doesn't know any better and crack a few skulls so to speak. The second. You crack every skull that speaks out against you. But at that point you've allowed a wound to fester, and it's only going to get worse. Instead of keeping a firm hand with one or two individuals from
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"Huh?" Crutches stood dumbstruck. He had never once so much as uttered a word to Sven let a alone beat him to a pulp and send his car flying into traffic. 'Shit I'm still recovering from having my ass beaten to a pulp, I'm not gonna go out looking for a fight in this condition!' Sven smirked pointing his nose in the air. "As you can see it was a close fight. After kicking his ass I even showed mercy... I was the bigger man, chose to walk away of my own free will.. Then the bastard sucker punched me! And while my head was still spinning he began raining down blow after blow. Absolutely no honor among adversaries. 'No honor among adversaries!? I was never an adversary to begin with! I mean I won't say it's something I wouldn't do, but damn! If I'm going to be accused at least allow me to throw a few punches!' He thought as his mouth hung open bringing a whole to level of dumb to his expression. "Huh?" Tatianna uttered in complete dismay. 'I expected Sven to pull some shady shit in r
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"So who are we looking for anyway?"...!!!'Oh shit! I hadn't even thought of that! What the hell am I going to tell Aurick!? Oh hey by the way that's the person who whooped my ass, sent my car flying into traffic, fingered me to the person who's car it hit, and the police! By the way it's also a girl who maybe weighs one hundred and ten pounds top!' Sven thought to himself, his eyes squeezed shut, clamping his hands to his head shaking it side to side. Sure Aurick was a long time friend, and if there's anyone who would possibly let this go it would be him. That being said some times friends are the ones to give you the most shit above anyone else. The closer you were, chances are the more shit you'll take."ERRr.... About that... " Sven mumbled.'Man I'll just have to bite the bullet and tell him what happened. Obviously neglecting to mention the information about how I've been extorting the boss's clients after their debts were paid.'Sven sighed and began glancing side to side loo
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"This is bullshit I'm telling you it wasn't my fault! RAAAAH!" Sven roared raking his dinner tray back and forth across the jail cell bars he currently found himself comfortably forced into, and when we say comfortably it was probably as comfortable as sitting on an angry porcupine. "As much as I'm enjoying these fine one star accommodations... LET ME THE FUCK OUT!""For the love of Christ all mighty will you shut up already!" An officer sitting at his desk groaned. Unfortunately he was the lowest ranked officer in their precinct therefore got the desk closest to the jail cells housing all of the lovely intoxicated and angry people who would love nothing more than to shove a stun gun up his nostril. "You know why you're in here!""No! No I don't know why I'm in here I'm telling you it's that -""It was your car that rolled onto a main road correct?""Well yes but it was -""There was an awful lot of money in your vehicle for someone who's records show as unemployed.""So what!? That's
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"Ты хочешь снова упомянуть мою семью!? Я засуну свой кулак тебе в задницу и вытащу твою голову оттуда!" (You want to mention my family again!? I'm going shove my fist up your ass and pull your head back out of it! ) Tatianna roared pivoting on the pads of her foot and driving her knee hard into his ribs.CRACK!Though it wasn't super loud, there was certainly the audible sound of something fracturing or breaking."NYAAAAH!" Sven cried out in agony. He was usually the one doling out the beating not receiving them. To pour a little salt on the wound, it happened this was the first time he ever had anything either broken or fractured. Tatianna on the other hand was trying her best to control her laughter at his noises. She may have seen an anime or two in her time and couldn't help but feel his sounds were that of a cat girl doing the pawing motion.'If this is what passes for a gangster these days I don't ever want to meet who they consider the weak.' She shrugged."NYoo BEITCHEEEEEEE
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A few minutes prior to Tatianna's encounter. "Yes boss.. Yes I'm on my way to McDonalds right now.""Ah is it the one the Devine girl works at?" A gruff yet smooth Russian accent came through the phone's speaker."Yes boss that's the one. What can I say it's my favorite." The man driving responded"Haha I can imagine why. It's quite the view if you know what I mean. But that reminds me, their debt was paid off I believe two months ago, you made sure to tell them and give my condolences about Mr. Devine right?""Of course boss. They were very touched by your words and the fact you were willing to knock down their debt to the exact amount borrowed after his death. Very generous if I do say so myself.""Good, good. Keep up the good work Sven. Though I lost that extra money, word will spread how compassionate and great Yuri is. People will flock to me for loans!""Hehe no doubt boss. Ah I'm here now." The man named Sven declared pulling into a parking spot shutting off his car. Sven look
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"It's true! I had absolutely no desire to become a model! I was perfectly content working at McDonalds minding my own business when someone almost forced me to become a model." Tatianna declared with a straight face. ...No one present truly knew Tatianna which was currently their biggest dilemma. Assume she's joking and laugh? You could but what if she was being serious? Wouldn't laughing make them downright insensitive?'Sometimes I can't help myself.' Tatianna smirked watching the group look back and forth squirming under the imaginary pressure. "I'm joking. Well about being forced at the very least. Unable to maintain her straight face Tatianna emit a small chuckle her beautiful smile returning to her face.Everyone had been staring at her slack jawed especially James. He himself had never encountered any career models who hadn't grown up with that burning desire to launch a career, who wasn't willing to fight tooth and nail to follow their heart! 'This woman had no desire but r
