The Luna and her Quadruplet Pups by Jane Above Story

Chapter 14

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

my daughter-in law, but Ethan took it very hard when she died. I don’t know any parent that wouldn’t go easy on

own arm. I think snidely, unable

plan begins to form in my mind while Catherine and I continue to chat. I’ve clearly been too passive

Jane

will be on a plane home. I just have to get the contract signed, and then everything can go back to normal. No more close encounters with my ex husband, no more painful ordeals

glass doors of the boutique, I finally manage to take

the confident persona of my alter-ego, I stride up to the receptionist, who falls all over herself to assist me. Apparently saving her life won me

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 offices with begrudging

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

that does not belong to Eve. I whip around to find Ethan walking into

have been so stupid? How could I let myself have anything to do with a business Ethan helped fund? How could I stay

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

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

the infuriating man a glare, “this

that’s your attitude I’m amazed you’ve stayed in business so long.”

| reply stiffly. “My appointment, and

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

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