Annie Duke Quit Novels & Stories

But somewhere along the way, his temper had turned violent, and he started putting his hands on me. "We already gave you a way out, but you're still throwing a tantrum. "Fine. You don't want me as your brother? I don't want you as the sister who killed Dad either!" Dominic sighed in disappointment and left. The people who once treated me so well kept leaving, one by one. Tears blurred my vision. I told myself it didn't matter. I didn't want them anymore either. The next day, Julian came again. He carried a bag from the fried chicken restaurant. My face went deathly pale when I saw the logo.

Without me, his dream of becoming CEO would have ended a year ago. The chairman shook his head. "Whether you believe it or not, your removal is final." When Grant heard the decision a second time, disbelief gave way to red-eyed desperation.

“If you’re smart enough, then be objective.” Taylor called for a huddle. Inside the huddle, they discussed the pros and cons. “What’s wrong with him?” Daniel asked. “He pisses on his shorts during games,” Taylor said. Drew raised a brow. “What?” Maxwell laughed his heart out. “No, he doesn’t!” Coach Duke: “Kid, this isn’t your choice to make. It’s mine. Your father hired me for this job. I say he’s in!” The lead coach Grayson had hired used to be an NBA coach for the Phoenix Thunderhawks but was dismissed after a conflict with a rising basketball star. It was later revealed that Coach Duke had caught the star player using drugs.

I forced myself to smile, “Okay, let’s do it then.” “Thank you, Ann. You won’t regret this.” Later that night, Duke was sitting by the pool. Louis already told him about the relationship. This time, it’s real. “Hi, can I sit?” He didn’t say anything, but I still sat struggling to keep my hands steady. “Look…” “I’ll be leaving,” he cut in. “For a couple of months or more. I can’t keep chasing something that won’t be mine. Coach is a good man, older, and more suited for you, like you have always wanted.”

"Miss Rose, thank you for doing this. I should warn you, Duke Carter, the CEO is known for being... direct." "Direct I can handle," I said, with more confidence than I felt. "Let's do this." Duke Carter was a bulldog of a man in his sixties. He had steel-gray hair and eyes that assessed me like I was a balance sheet that didn't add up. "Miss Rose." He didn't even bother to offer his hand. "I'll be frank. When I heard Richard Thompson died and left his company to someone with zero business experience, my first instinct was to terminate our contract immediately."

Just when he was willing to finally join in on his found habit that’s when Nicklaus chose to stop. “Why the change of heart?” Klaus ended up asking because his racing mind was thinking beyond and overviewed. “I’ve found Arya so I no longer have any interest in drinking to stupor” The words rolled out of his mouth like they were the most natural thing in the world. Nicklaus sure had a knack for throwing bombs on people. Klaus just stood in utter frustration mixed with tiredness. He couldn’t tell if Nicklaus was serious or he was slowly losing his mind! “Are you sure you’re okay? I’ll call Dr Alex let’s check you and...”

I stood still, strangely calm. I had expected this. After everything that had happened yesterday and today, this dismissal was definitely inevitable. As the noise subsided. Duke continued “The reason for this dismissal is because… The next word that came out of his lips left everyone speechless and shocked.

(Mount Olive had no Duke but those praying for the death of their Duke. (And killed his son.) To end the harsh comments, the admin removed Harry from the platform but they did not stop. 'I will see his next move,' he mumbled and continued reading.

He winked and then continued, “Btw seems like I am going to have you all to myself from now on. Just got a call that the sheriff quit and left town. Guess his embarrassment was too big after that fake deal went wrong.” I felt like a knife went through my stomach when he mentioned Duke and I could not help my eyes watering. Don Lorenzo acted fake shocked when he saw my face, “Ow he did not tell you he left? I am sorry sweetie. I guess he did not care about you that much after all. Don’t worry I will make you forget he ever existed baby.” He slapped my ass again and said, “Go spend that money now. Buy yourself something pretty.” I walked out gritting my teeth trying to produce a fake smile whi

"I've always been honest. It really would feel like a burden had disappeared." "Tch. Jerk." Hannah wished she could brush off Kevin's words without letting them affect her, like she usually did. But not this time. Even though she tried hard to act casual, her racing heartbeat betrayed her. "So, what made you suddenly decide to quit?" "I can't say. I already signed an NDA. But one thing's for sure, it has nothing to do with that rumor." It did, though. Indirectly, it had everything to do with it.