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

any parent that wouldn’t go

arm. I think

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 on things I cannot change. I’ll make up for my past mistakes in no

Jane

can go back to normal. No

glass doors of the boutique, I finally manage to take in some precious gasps of oxygen.

to assist me. Apparently saving her

to the offices above the shop, asking me if I’d like any refreshments three times and only ceasing when I promise I’m fine. Pulling off my sunglasses, I

still taking in my surroundings when the young she-wolf leads me into the empty conference room, “Eve will be right

to Eve. I whip around to find Ethan walking into the small space, a lethal

have anything to do with a

reach out and grab me at any moment. Yet he doesn’t, he watches me with a cocky smirk, letting me slip back

stop even though I want nothing more than to run as far away as

back only long enough to shoot the infuriating man a glare, “this

that’s your attitude I’m amazed you’ve stayed in business so long.” He counters coolly, “this is no way to treat

is Eve.” | reply stiffly. “My

me sternly, “I’m the primary shareholder in the boutique,

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