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

I don’t know any parent that wouldn’t go easy on

cut off my own arm. I think snidely,

have is to get rid of her – for good. A plan begins to form in my mind while Catherine and

Jane

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 some precious gasps of oxygen.

up to the receptionist, who falls all over herself to assist me. Apparently saving her life won me

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

she-wolf leads me into the empty conference room, “Eve will be right

walking into the small space, a lethal

a business Ethan helped fund? How could I stay

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

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

back only long enough to shoot the infuriating man

long.” He counters coolly, “this is

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

me sternly, “I’m the primary shareholder

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