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

as well as anyone that I didn’t care for 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 their pup under such circumstances.” Her eyes soften then, and

arm. I think snidely, unable

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 time flat, you

Jane

the contract signed, and then everything can go back to normal. No more close encounters with my ex husband,

through the glass doors of the boutique, I finally manage to take in some

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 some favor with

refreshments three times and only ceasing when I promise I’m fine. Pulling off my sunglasses, I gaze around the

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

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

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

I pass him – certain he’ll reach out and grab me at any moment. Yet he doesn’t, he watches me with a cocky smirk, letting me slip back out of the door

soon?” Ethan’s magnetic power tugs at my limbs, pulling me to a stop even though I want nothing more than

shoot the infuriating man a glare, “this meeting

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

here is Eve.” | reply stiffly. “My appointment,

is with me.” Ethan corrects me sternly, “I’m the primary

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