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16. MARKED BY HIS STARE

Auteur: Christie Bassey
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ARIA

Analide’s plan had worked exactly as she wanted. I had arrived for the meeting late and embarrassed myself.

I gritted my teeth and stepped into the room but Caspian's voice froze me by the door.

“We do not tolerate lateness in our workplace, Miss. Stanton. I am the only person allowed to show up late, and even I do not.”

My cheeks burned angrily as Analide smiled sweetly at Caspian’s words. She turned a long look at me. “Maybe Miss. Stanton didn't pay attention to the time for the meeting.”

Caspina’s jaw ticked as though the excuse was not any better. “Then she's careless and that's even worse. Find a seat, Miss. Stanton. And stop lurking at the door.”

My heart pounded as I hurried to a seat and sat. I almost tripped over my own feet in my haste and that made me gnash my teeth harder.

Once I was seated, Caspian introduced me to the board, expressing trust in my work and then invited me to show my work myself.

I pulled up the video that won the competition and displayed it o
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  • Her Billionaire Ex-husband's Regret    80. CLASH OF THE TITANS

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  • Her Billionaire Ex-husband's Regret    79. ANGER AND GUILT

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  • Her Billionaire Ex-husband's Regret    78. THE REMAKE OF MY PAIN

    ARIAFucking hell!I turned around, seeing that he was right behind me. His hand curved around my arm and he started tugging me towards a dark limo parked a few feet away. “Mr. Dmitri?” My bag fell off my arms in the struggle. I crashed against his chest as he turned me around suddenly. “You can't think I'm so stupid, can you? You're not going anywhere, damn you.” He pulled the car door open and shoved me in.I bounced off the seats, falling on the floor. I sprang back up, shaking my head.I'd come to the end of my patience, if he put his hand on me again, I'd have no choice but to hurt him.“Mr. Dimitri…” His hand locked around my neck and he jerked me into him. “Stop fucking calling me that. My name's Ivan.” “Ivan…” I choked out, struggling to breathe as his fingers tightened, digging into my skin like barnacles. “Mr. Finnick knows where I am and is expecting me back in a few minutes. I texted him while you were in the restroom. Whatever you're planning is a bad idea.”“Is it?”

  • Her Billionaire Ex-husband's Regret    77. FLASHES FROM THE PAST

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  • Her Billionaire Ex-husband's Regret    76. LITTLE MISTAKE, DICEY COMPLICATIONS

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  • Her Billionaire Ex-husband's Regret    75. STAYING SANE

    ARIA“Reed…” My voice trailed off and I gulped as Reed held my hand closer to his chest. He smiled, his full lips curving into a bow as he pressed his finger against my lips. “I know this is very abrupt. You don't have to answer now, Aria. Take a few days to think about it.” I nodded, almost tripping over my own feet as I stepped away from Reed and he drove away. I walked inside, uncertain how to feel about Reed’s question. There was no doubt that I was flattered by his attention. I could even admit that I enjoyed his company. But I knew Caspian was the man I wanted. It was impossible to think I could date another man. I went to bed, still thinking about it.What if it felt to Reed that I was leading him on? Would I have to end my friendship with him completely? The thought of it made my stomach sour as I finally fell asleep. The next morning, I woke to my phone ringing. I hurried out of bed and answered the call. “Hello?” “Aria? This is Nyx. I'm sorry to interrupt your slee

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