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

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

rather cut off my own arm. I think snidely, unable to imagine anything more

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

Jane

how to breathe. By this time tomorrow the kids and I 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

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

my alter-ego, I stride up to the receptionist, who falls all over herself to assist

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 gaze around the sleek offices with begrudging respect. As distasteful as I find Eve’s shop, she certainly did better

me into the empty conference room, “Eve will be right with you Ms.

into the small

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

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 but

me to a stop even though I want nothing more than to run

enough to shoot the infuriating man a glare, “this meeting

stayed in business so long.” He

only partner I have here is Eve.” | reply

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

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