Novels by Jody Great

Draven's PovHe turned to face Draven.“And now you're telling me that you cannot even control how shares in your own company are purchased?”“That's not what happened.”“Then what happened?”“We had a system malfunction. These things happen, and we're taking the necessary steps to correct the problem.”“Do not patronize me, Draven.”Richard's voice rose slightly.“I am not interested in your excuses. I am interested in results. If your company cannot protect its own transactions, what assurance do I have that it can protect my investment?”Draven opened his mouth, but Richard raised a hand to stop him.“Let me ask you something. Is this the sort of person you expect me to do business with? Someone who cannot guarantee that the shares he offers for sale will actually be available when the time comes to purchase them?”“Richard, that's not fair. Our families have had a good working relationship, and we have always honoured our commitments to your family.”“And I have always paid for wh

Draven’s Pov“There has to be a way to reverse the transaction.” Draven told his assistant who was sitting directly opposite him with his tablet in hand.Ero's eyes darted from side to side as he watched the tab like a hawk searching for prey in the rainforest.“I can try to report the transaction so that it would be tagged void.” He replied, tapping on the screen of the tab.Draven rubbed his hands together, his elbows positioned on either side of his laptop.This was the first time he'd seen an issue like this. He was still baffled how the person was able to perform such a huge transaction without a valid address. How did they bypass the system?He was still holding onto that very thought when Ero spoke again.“The system doesn't recognize it as an abnormal purchase. Because the purchase was made during the system's malfunction.”Draven exhaled.They'd been going at this for hours. It was daybreak already and his meeting with Richard was in a few hours, yet they hadn't found a solut

Draven’s povHe rushed down from the car before the driver could park properly and ran into the house. The maid who had called him was standing by the hallway, her hands covering her mouth when she saw him. “Where's my mom? Where's she?” She pointed to the second door by the left and he stormed in. The room was empty. He went into the bathroom immediately.He stopped abruptly and turned his face instinctively when he saw a naked Linda laid out on the toilet floor. “What are you doing here? Where's mom?” He asked, his gaze still shifted from her form. “Help me up Draven, I think I twisted my ankle.” She cried, spreading her hands like a child expecting an adult to carry her. “Why did you ask the maid to help you up? I thought it was an emergency or mom was hurt.” Draven complained, turning away from her. “Where are you going?” She called. “I didn't want them to see naked and they're not as strong as you…” Draven gritted.“A female nurse will come to check on your ankle. When yo

Draven’s Pov“This isn't a case of making flat promises. The brand we're building is the next big thing and I want you to join us.” Draven was seated opposite an elite, Richad Monroe in a cafe. The two of them had iced coffee and cheese cakes served but neither of them touched their food. “Why don't you just open it to the general public? I'm sure a lot of people would be interested in becoming a shareholder.” Mr. Richard replied with a neutral expression. He'd just returned from overseas and was the most sought after in the city. His father had managed to handle one of the oldest businesses in the city that he inherited from his father. And now, Richard had finally returned to take over from his father and hopefully pass it onto his son in the future. Therefore, Draven wanted Richard to be one of the shareholders. Richard was looking at it from a carefree and neutral ground while Draven was looking at it like something that would change the course of his new business. Flaire

Draven's PovOne might have thought that Draven's mother would let him off her hook since his relationship with Claire was going well, but that wasn't the case. She still watched him like a hawk. Only that could explain how she knew where they were earlier that day and why she called him home for an ‘urgent' meeting. “What did you say to her?” She asked, the minute Draven entered the living room. She'd been sitting there waiting like a cat about to catch its prey. “Who?” Draven asked with a frown. He'd suspected that she was going to call him for her usual dramatic and mostly meaningless meetings but he went when he heard the urgency in her voice. “Your wife to be. You two went on a date but you made sure the smile she went there with was wiped off her face by the time you two left the place.”Draven almost rolled his eyes but he held himself as that would prompt more dramatic reaction from her and he wouldn't leave as early as he'd planned to leave. “We were just having a discus

Draven's PovWithin the space of three months, he'd achieved what usually took him six months. His mother– Mrs. Creed was right. His involvement with Claire really opened doors easily. Everyone wanted to put their money in the partnership between two large empires because apparently, it had more insurance than investing in a grieving man's company. He'd also managed to handle Linda and she no longer made funny moves. She didn't even bother showing her face anymore. That was a big win if you asked him. That was his only goal initially: get Linda off my back. But his means to achieve his goal came with other perks. Now, which business man would reject the perks that came with business? This alliance and united front they'd built over the months however came with some demands. They had to take some suggestive pictures, most brands wanted both of them to work on the same projects. For a man who lost his wife in a tragic and unexpected way and couldn't forgive himself, his life tur

Gianna MarinoI was glad the duo let me pass without giving me a tough time. Coming back to another drama was a luxury I couldn't afford. I'd already pictured myself getting a hot bath and getting all cuddled up in my sheets when his voice startled me. “Wh.. What do you want?” I cursed myself mentally for the stutter. “The last I checked, your office closes by six in the evening. Care to explain why you have been coming back late these days?” He placed his hands on his waists. Waiting for me to answer. “I just need some space outside work.” I replied with a cold voice. Just leave me alone! “You do know that walking around carefree is reckless and stupid. There are many people looking for you and the only reason they haven't gotten to you is because of who I am.”“If you put yourself in harm's way, you'll be giving yourself to them on a platter.” I don't think it's me, I think Alessio has developed the habit of nagging me recently. He doesn't know how it irks me to hear him re

Alessio GiordanoEverywhere fell silent for a few seconds. I'd met Alpha Don on a few occasions but I'd never seen this expression on his face before. He was taken aback by the word. Matteo was lost, I'd been making him lost these days. “I don't know what you are talking about.” Don replied. “Your face says otherwise.” I countered. He raised his jaw. “If you have nothing important to say, you can leave my office now. I have work to do.” He returned his gaze to his system. “I know you weren't involved in whatever happened there and I know you want to find out what happened that night.” He glanced up from his screen. “Believe it or not,” I continued. “We want the same thing.” Matteo's face was a mixture of different expressions. “Did you come to give me information? Or you came here to tell me things I already know?” He asked after keeping silent for a couple seconds. “What do you know about that meeting? You were supposed to attend too but you suddenly backed out. Why?” He s

Alessio Giordano“They are all working with other Alphas from other packs. This is not a one man plan.” Matteo placed a bunch of files on my table and sat himself down. “Were you discreet enough?” My main concern was making sure Gianna never found out what I did. “Yes. No one saw me walk in Oregon out.” “Good. Go on.”“They are all involved in other shady deals. Trafficking, slave trade, hard drugs, same old same old. But nothing is linked to the death of her father. There are no whispers about it either.”“That's strange.” “Exactly what I thought.” Matteo sat up. “You see, whenever anything happens among the Alphas, there must be rumors. But everyone is quiet about this particular case. It's as though they don't want to talk about it.”I pressed my fingers against my jaw. “It means they're hiding something.” I put two and two together. The pack was awfully quiet after his death was announced. I wondered why too but didn't want to butt into the business of the supposedly grievin

Gianna MarinoI could feel my neck burning. The sensation was everywhere, even on my cheek and I hated it. How can someone be so unpredictable? A few hours earlier, Alessio got me so pissed at him I wished I could do something that would effectively humiliate him. And now, a few hours later, he's making me hot and making my stomach uneasy. “Are you sure you want to lead the way?” His annoyingly sweet deep voice called after me but I didn't turn. I didn't trust that my cheeks hadn't turned cherry red from the way I was feeling. In my clumsy attempt to keep my distance from him, I didn't look up in time and bumped my head into someone's chest. It was firm so I was sure it was a male's. I finally looked up with a questionable expression. “Uhmm.. Sorry…”“Where's your pass?” The guard who was manning the entrance asked with a frown. I wanted to speak but then I realized my mouth had been open all the while, the words just weren't coming out. “She's with me.” Alessio replied from

Alessio Giordano“She's here now, I kept her busy with some work. Get down to work.” Was my reply to Matteo who informed me that he had gotten to Gianna’s office. I'd sent him to her father's company after I discovered the paper on her bed last nightI figured she found it at the office and if she did, then there had to be more information there. “Don't you think she'll be angry and suspicious of the sudden change of plans?”Matteo was meticulous. He could find even the hardest things and decipher all kinds of codes so I trusted he would bring back a positive update by the end of the day. “I communicated the perks and especially the downsides of working with me to her before she started and she promised to do anything just to stay under my roof. If she complains, all I have to do is remind her that she agreed to it herself.”Matteo said something in response to what I said but I didn't hear what he said because Gianna barged into my office with the files I'd given her to work on.

Gianna MarinoAlessio Giordano was a rude and prideful jerk who loved to remind people that he was in charge and could do whatever he pleased.Earlier, while he caught me in my late coming, he seemed to enjoy the fact that I'd come late and he knew that I'd be late.Why else would he tell the receptionist to direct me to his office the second I get there?The volume of projects I had to review sitting on my table when I walked in almost drove me to tears.How did he expect me to finish all this before lunch break? "Urgghhh..." I groaned in frustration as I settled in my chair and dragged a palm down my face.I took a glance at one of the files and my anger skyrocketed. These dates have already been treated. "Did he give me files I've already worked on?" I stood up at once taking all the files with me. I didn't bother to check the remaining files. I was convinced beyond every reasonable doubt that I'd handled all these files and he just wanted to be a prick."Excuse me sir," I didn't