Chapter 14 Elise Carrington

Eve

I swear, I really will kill that brat.

As soon as Paisley started wailing, Ethan gathered her up and walked out, giving in to the spoiled pup’s tantrum. It seems like no matter what the child does, it’s never enough to make him see what a terror she is. He caves every time she so much as pouts, and trying to make him see the truth only makes him angry.

“I’m sorry dear.” Ethan’s mother, Catherine, sighs. “I tried.”

“I know,” I say, plastering a fake smile on my face, “thank you, I do appreciate your help.”

“Just give him time.” Catherine advises. “Paisley will get used to the idea eventually. It’s hard with pups this age.”

“I understand.” I lie, “though I do think he could be more strict with her. He lets her walk all over him.”

I instantly know the words were a mistake. Catherine’s features harden, and she primly dabs at the corner of her mouth with her napkin. “Paisley isn’t just any child. She’s had to struggle to survive from the moment she was born, she’s growing up with only one parent, and she’s the only thing he has left of Jane.” I can’t believe what I’m hearing, Catherine hated Jane – I made sure of it.

As if she can read my thoughts, Catherine continues, “You

that wouldn’t go easy on their pup under such circumstances.” Her eyes soften then, and a soft smile crosses her features,

I think snidely, unable to imagine

The only hope I have is to get rid of her – for good. A plan begins to form in my mind while Catherine and I continue to chat. I’ve clearly been too passive thus far. I should have killed Paisley a long time ago, but it’s no use dwelling

Jane

go back to normal. No more close encounters

boutique, I finally manage to take in some precious gasps

to the receptionist, who falls all over herself to assist me. Apparently saving her life won me some favor with the woman, given how rudely

asking me if I’d like any refreshments three times and only ceasing when I promise I’m fine. Pulling off my sunglasses, I gaze around the sleek

the young she-wolf leads me into the empty

to find Ethan walking into the small space, a lethal expression on his rugged face. “Elise Carrington, I presume?” His deep voice sends shivers down my spine, and all

think desperately. How could I have been so stupid? How could I let myself have anything to do with a business Ethan

B-line around the huge alpha, tensing up as I pass him – certain he’ll reach out and grab me at any moment. Yet he doesn’t, he watches me with a

Ethan’s magnetic power tugs at my limbs, pulling me to a stop even though

the infuriating man a glare,

amazed you’ve stayed in business so long.” He counters coolly, “this is

| reply stiffly. “My appointment, and my business, is

me.” Ethan corrects me sternly, “I’m the primary shareholder in the

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