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Hunter

Author: Hephzibahi
last update Last Updated: 2025-05-14 02:10:32

For the next week, Eloise vanished into her room like a ghost haunting her own life. She barely slept. Days and nights bled together as she drowned herself in the project, using it like armor to keep the world out. Papers scattered across every surface, coffee cups piled beside untouched meals, and the blue glow of her laptop lit the shadows under her eyes. She didn’t want rest—she wanted escape. Escape from the memories, from the quiet pain that crawled through her chest, and most of all, from him.

Jack, however, became a constant in her silence. Sometimes, he knocked with lunch in hand, offering it with a casual, "Thought you might be starving in there." Other times, he sprawled on her couch, his phone in hand, whistling a tune, saying nothing but being present.

Eloise grew used to him. His silence. His presence. She didn't mind him anymore.

Mandy had stopped calling. Now, she only texted.

"Ainsley's doing fine. He's healthy and eating."

Each day, Mandy sent a new message, and Elois
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  • Mated to her Enemy: Refusing his Rejection    Hunter

    For the next week, Eloise vanished into her room like a ghost haunting her own life. She barely slept. Days and nights bled together as she drowned herself in the project, using it like armor to keep the world out. Papers scattered across every surface, coffee cups piled beside untouched meals, and the blue glow of her laptop lit the shadows under her eyes. She didn’t want rest—she wanted escape. Escape from the memories, from the quiet pain that crawled through her chest, and most of all, from him.Jack, however, became a constant in her silence. Sometimes, he knocked with lunch in hand, offering it with a casual, "Thought you might be starving in there." Other times, he sprawled on her couch, his phone in hand, whistling a tune, saying nothing but being present.Eloise grew used to him. His silence. His presence. She didn't mind him anymore.Mandy had stopped calling. Now, she only texted."Ainsley's doing fine. He's healthy and eating."Each day, Mandy sent a new message, and Elois

  • Mated to her Enemy: Refusing his Rejection    Wait

    Jack glanced at Eloise. She quickly said, “No need, really. I can head back on my own.”Jack caught the flicker in her eyes, the way she needed to escape. He smiled gently and didn’t insist.“Of course,” he said.He turned to Eddy with a polite nod. “No gentleman lets a lady walk off alone though, right?”Then to Chris, he added smoothly, “Could your secretary do me a favor?”Eddy caught the hint and played along. “Chris, would you kindly see Eloise back in her room?”Chris bowed slightly. “Yes, Mr. Eddy.”Jack watched Eloise go, his expression unreadable again. Then he turned and lifted his glass toward Eddy with a smirk.The clinking of crystal glasses echoed faintly as the large reception room quieted down. Eloise and Chris had just left, their footsteps fading into the hallway, leaving only Eddy and Jack amidst the lingering warmth of expensive scotch and heavy silence.Eddy strolled to the bar counter with his usual elegance, casually pouring himself a glass of whiskey. He swirle

  • Mated to her Enemy: Refusing his Rejection    Gentleman..

    Eloise stood in the hallway, frozen.Her eyes locked on the floor, her hand resting on the doorframe as if her fingers were afraid to let go. Last night… The memory flared hot in her chest, a storm she couldn't escape. ‘I held his… oh moon goddess, what the hell is wrong with me?’She pressed her fingers into her temples. ‘It was a mistake. He was scared. It meant nothing. I was trying to help him since he forgot how to vent … that's all.’ But no matter how she spun it, her mind kept replaying the weight of him in her palm, the raw vulnerability in his eyes as he whispered her name. Heat prickled across her cheeks.‘Snap out of it, Eloise. He doesn’t even understand what happened.’She took a deep breath and stepped into the kitchen, her expression stiff. The sunlight poured across the counter, painting everything in golden light. Ainsley sat at the table, his knees tucked to his chest like a kid, his fingers tapping against his bowl. He looked up when he saw her, his bright eyes full

  • Mated to her Enemy: Refusing his Rejection    The Heat II.

    “Ainsley,” Eloise covered her eyes as if hiding her pain. “I’d rather be the one who lost my memories.”She hoped there was a reset button. If she pressed it, her life could restart from the beginning.“Eloise, don’t cry. It’s my fault. I was wrong.” Ainsley panicked.Eloise closed her eyes, tears streaming down her face. “You just don’t get it, do you? I’m tired of this.”She loathed Gary the most; he drained the company's capital and turned the Anthony Group into an empty shell.“Eloise, I was wrong.” Ainsley was bewildered and didn’t know what to do. He could only hug Eloise tightly. She didn’t push him off immediately.Eloise's lips curved into a mocking smile. Ainsley called her as if he were calling the love of his life.“Let me go.” After a long moment, she gently pushed Ainsley away from her warm embrace. “Ainsley, don’t take cold showers again.”Eloise spoke to Ainsley as if nothing had happened. Only she knew she still had unfinished business.That was the reason why she cou

  • Mated to her Enemy: Refusing his Rejection    Heat!

    “Ainsley,” she said, firmer this time. “Stop pretending to be asleep.”There was a pause. Then, a shuffle near the bed.“... I didn’t mean to wake you,” Ainsley’s voice finally came, low and unsure.“What are you doing here?” Her voice was cold, flat and irritated.“I couldn’t sleep,” he replied, glancing up at her. “I was cold… and scared,” Ainsley said.“There’s a couch in the living room,” Eloise replied.“I didn’t want to sleep alone.”She narrowed her eyes. “So you chose the floor next to my bed?”He gave a small nod.She exhaled sharply. “You’re unbelievable.”“I can leave if you want……” He moved, but she stopped him.“My feet are cold,” she said instead.Ainsley looked startled. “Y-Yeah? I can fix that!”He quickly knelt beside the bed and took her feet in his hands, rubbing them gently.“Your hands are warm,” she muttered, surprised.“I didn’t want you to feel cold too,” he said. “It’s not right.”A moment passed. Then: Eloise asked “Have you remembered anything lately?” she a

  • Mated to her Enemy: Refusing his Rejection    People Fear Her.

    Eloise looked meaningfully at Mavis, a sharp smile playing on her lips, though her eyes remained distantly calm and calculating.“So what now? Are you threatening me with the Anthony Group?” Her voice was smooth, but each word struck like a polished dagger, honed over three years of silence.Mavis folded her arms tightly across her chest, trying to look composed, but her jaw twitched. "Eloise, sue me. Go ahead, I dare you. By the time that happens, everyone will know the Anthony Group is nothing but a polished shell with cracks running deep. You’ll lose everything you’ve ever clung to."She stepped forward, her lips curled into a twisted grin. "So tell me, can you still look me in the eye with that attitude? That high-and-mighty, untouchable tone?”The hate in Mavis's voice wasn’t subtle. It was raw and boiling.'How dare she still act like she’s better than me?' Mavis’s inner voice raged. 'She used to be humble, almost pitiful. Now look at her…cool, powerful. And somehow, after every

  • Mated to her Enemy: Refusing his Rejection    Mavis Return!

    Eloise collapsed to the ground, her heart racing. Ainsley knelt beside her, panting.“You’re such a bad girl,” he groaned with a crooked grin.She blinked, then laughed. The sound surprised even her.They leaned on each other as they walked home. Eloise winced with every step.Inside, she locked the door behind them and turned to Ainsley. “Why were you there?” She asked with a frown.He looked sheepish. “From the balcony… I watched you leave for work. And I wait for your return. I always have.”Eloise froze. That… she hadn’t expected.“I’m not stalking you,” he added quickly. “I just… feel safer knowing you made it home.”Her throat closed. She didn’t speak.Later that evening, after cleaning Ainsley’s wounds, Eloise sat in her office, the silence pressing on her.Jacob had just finished a quick check-in. Mandy arrived, knocking gently.“Find the leak yet?” Eloise asked.Mandy sighed. “No. It’s like they vanished.”“Stop the investigation.”Mandy blinked rapidly. “What, why? Shouldn’t

  • Mated to her Enemy: Refusing his Rejection    Unsaid Words.

    When she arrived at the Anthony Group, Mandy’s jaw dropped and her eyes were wide open.“Miss Anthony? You’re here early.”“Give me the proposal for the Jack Ray partnership. "I need to reconsider several details to make it profitable,” Eloise said.“But… are you sure you want to review that again?” Mandy asked hesitantly."I think they'll be delighted to see a revised proposal, especially one that could bring more profit for both sides. Mandy, in this world, no one walks away from money."Mandy blinked. That wasn’t the Eloise she knew.“O-okay,” she stammered, retreating. She wanted to pull Eloise out of her emotional spiral, but hearing her talk business with such coldness was unnerving.In the office, Eloise sat across from Jack Ray.“I’ve outlined the additional terms for the partnership. These revisions will double our projected profits. Mr. Jack, you should reconsider before dismissing the offer,” she said.Jack frowned, visibly disappointed. Can’t we just talk like two people,

  • Mated to her Enemy: Refusing his Rejection    Stray Wolf.

    The bedroom door creaked open. Eloise looked up from her book, startled. Ainsley stood there, his face unreadable, a folded blanket in his arms. Without a word, he stepped in, laid the blanket on the floor beside the bed, and began unrolling it with deliberate care.“What are you doing?” Eloise asked, her brow furrowing.Ainsley lay down on the makeshift bed, turning his back to her.“You're not allowed to sleep here,” she said in a cold and dispassionate voice. “Ainsley, go away!” she shouted, frustration bubbling over.However, Ainsley sat up abruptly, glaring at her. “Just send me away tomorrow! I don’t care! But don’t think you can kick me out tonight!”Eloise was taken aback. It was the first time eight-year-old Ainsley had raised his voice at her.“You want to kick me out. You're sick, and no one will take care of you. You're unreasonable!” he shouted again.She stared at him, speechless. The room fell into a tense silence, the only light coming from a dim night lamp.Suddenly,

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