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

it very hard when she died. I don’t know any parent that wouldn’t go easy

my own arm. I think snidely, unable to

I want so long as the brat is alive. 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

Jane

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 with Paisley. The next time I see her, it will be to bring her home for good, and Ethan won’t be able to do a damn

boutique, I finally manage to take in some precious gasps

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

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

when the young she-wolf leads me into the empty conference room,

from the door when an all-too-familiar scent reaches my nose – one that does not belong to Eve. I whip around to find Ethan walking into the small space, a lethal expression

a business Ethan helped fund? How could I stay here

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 cocky smirk, letting me slip back out of the

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

only long enough to shoot the

business so long.” He counters coolly, “this is no way

only partner I have here is Eve.” | reply stiffly. “My appointment, and my business,

me sternly, “I’m the primary shareholder in

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