The Fine Print Lauren Asher Novels & Stories

Today was the 5th day of the month of September and counting down, it's been two years since that horrible incident. Lost in thoughts, Ashley stood in front of her mirror trying so hard not to let guilt overwhelm her. Her rain of thoughts is however interrupted by a noise coming from behind her. "What's up with you Luciana? You are the only one who has the right to barge into the Luna's room. Even my husband would knock at times." Ashley with arms akimbo pretends to be angry.

ROMAN'S POV “Have you seen this?” I asked, dropping my tablet on the desk so the screen faced up between us like an accusation and a trophy at once. Lauren reached for it. She sat opposite me with the composed, deliberate air she’d cultivated; when she flicked through the headlines a small, satisfied smile curved her lips. The expression was quiet, almost private like someone who’d just watched a plan click into place and had the luxury of enjoying the first small victory before the clean-up began.

Olivia said, feeling a mix of concern and hope for her friend. *** Luna Camilla paced back and forth in her office, the rhythmic click of her heels echoing against the cold, sleek walls. Her brow furrowed in agitation, hands clenching at her sides as she replayed Marcus’s report in her mind. "A woman. Asher was seen with a woman," she muttered under her breath, her sharp eyes flicking towards Marcus, who stood by the door, looking unusually tense. "And what else? Do we know anything about her?"

Layla walked to the chair on the other side and sat down. President Mason took out his phone and opened the gallery app. He tapped on a guy's picture and showed it to her. “Do you know this guy?” She scoffed and responded, “Lucas Asher, the star of America. The CEO of Perficient Investment, and the youngest billionaire that ever existed. Who won't know him?” “Zuri told me you came back to the States not too long ago. How did you know him?” He wondered. “Yes, I just returned, but no daily international news comes out without one of Asher's newly unlocked achievements standing in the headline. His achievement always owns the second and third page of international news.” Layla poured out, smili

Thinking that he had mistaken his heartbeat for a sound, he continued down. But this time, it was a shadow behind him that caught his attention. He stopped and turned around, expecting to see Lambert or one of his witches, but it was neither of them. Asher stood there, her red hair flowing wildly around her shoulders in long tangly curls, her lips curled in a seductive smile. She was dressed in a very thin silky material, something that could pass as a nightgown, except this one was particularly too short, even shorter than the one Laurel had worn, revealing all the wrong things in the wrong places.

They sit up on their hill, never to come down or be seen. A small dose of silver glitter shimmers along the paper, which is the colour of rich violet. Curling letters in italic form twist tantalisingly across, inviting you to something out of reach. This probably is more expensive than what I make in a month. I examine the page: Alpha Asher's Wondrous and Amazing Annual Party! Curious to know what goes on behind the closed doors of the Alpha's home? Your time is come for a glimpse into the most fashionable, auspicious party of the year. There is none other than Alpha Asher's!

She confided. "Well you can never tell as they say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. You may have been too hard on yourself. This are my sister's earliest works." Sarah explained. "Your sister? Cole's mother?" She asked. "Oh no...! You wouldn't see Ashley holds a paint brush even for simple fence painting she hates the smell of paints as she is allergic to it. I mean my sister Libby. She is now abroad managing the head office of the Parker N Asher Productions. We made the movies she is the one responsible for the promotions outside the country."

She had more to say, but a noise from the door cut her off. They turned to find Liana peeking her head out from behind the door. She showed up in a white dress, lugging two big grocery bags. She had porcelain skin and subtle, elegant makeup. It was obvious she was thriving. A month ago, Gwyneth had gone through Asher's chat history with Liana. Only then did she realize that he'd been secretly sending Liana 50 thousand dollars each month after he became successful. Every time, Asher would say, "Here. This is what I owe you. I can't let you be with me without getting something in return. It's a shame she came into my life earlier. Luck was on her side."

THE RED FINANCE Frowning at the title, she looked at the other files. None were named as such. Taking a deep breath, she opens it and was instantly bombed with new information. It wasn’t like the others she went through since morning. It wasn’t printed but handwritten. It lacked graphs and spreadsheets. It didn’t carry any annual report or contract details. Like many others, it was a black and white copy of the original ones. Lauren was 100% sure it was Stefan’s penmanship. The ‘F’ of the finance was reverse. Only he wrote F that way. She licked her lips as she squinted her eyes to read and her face contorted to disbelief.

The ladies gave no other reaction than an unrelenting stare. “Joanne… this is Anna shaw, the founder of this club and the youngest, Asher Black, CEO of Lyon shares” Anna, the ginger haired lady, gave a cocky smile as she tucked that voluminous hair behind her ear, loving how well Aneesa introduced her. You can already tell her ego would be greater than mountains. And who the hell is Asher black and what is Lyon shares. I nodded with a smile . My face was sure hurting from all fake smiles. And the fact that she’s the one Hardy instructed me to get close to. I don’t like her already .