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\nMarked By the Pureblood Alpha (Deanna and Luis) novel Chapter 27<\/p>\n
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When I found out Luis had invested eight billion dollars, I was stunned.<\/p>\n
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Just days ago, he didn\u2019t seem the least bit interested in the Moonline Expansion Project.<\/p>\n
I couldn\u2019t help but wonder what made him change his mind\u2013and why he\u2019d suddenly double the investment.<\/p>\n
I called to confirm. \u201cAre you sure Mooncrown Pack actually invested?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s true, Ms. Jillian!\u201d the assistant replied excitedly. \u201cEven the Alpha said it was all because of you. That\u2019s the only reason Mistbane Pack got the deal. He also said you handled it brilliantly.<\/p>\n
\u201cNot just him\u2014everyone\u2019s talking about it. You\u2019ve impressed the entire company. If you join the team officially, your talents will completely outshine Deanna\u2019s. The future of Mistbane Pack could be in your hands.\u201d<\/p>\n
All that praise made me feel invincible.<\/p>\n
Maybe Luis really was charmed\u2013by my looks, my effort, or both.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m on my way to the office,\u201d I said before hanging up.<\/p>\n
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walk\u2013in closet, I pulled out a bold red velvet dress. It had a deep V neckline and a flowing skirt shaped like flower petals.<\/p>\n
I\u2019d had it custom\u2013designed by a top werewolf designer. It cost me three million dollars\u2013my entire monthly allowance.<\/p>\n
I\u2019d saved it just for an important moment like this.<\/p>\n
I slipped into it, twirled in front of the mirror, and admired my<\/p>\n
I looked breathtaking. No wonder Luis couldn\u2019t resist.<\/p>\n
reflection.<\/p>\n
The thought of him\u2013tall, commanding, a pureborn Alpha\u2013sent a rush of excitement through<\/p>\n
Anyone would want someone like him.<\/p>\n
I checked the time, opened the door, and hurried out\u2013only to nearly collide with my adoptive<\/p>\n
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mom, Kathryn, who had just returned home.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhoa, Jillian. Where are you rushing off to? And why are you all glammed up?\u201d<\/p>\n
I gave her a big hug, practically beaming.<\/p>\n
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\u201cMom, your daughter just made it big! Luis invested eight billion into Mistbane Pack because of me!<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s totally into me. I\u2019m this close to becoming Luna of the Mooncrown Pack!\u201d<\/p>\n
Kathryn raised an eyebrow. \u201cSeriously?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDead serious! Dad called and told me to come sign the contract with him. He even promised me shares as a reward. It\u2019s all happening, Mom!\u201d<\/p>\n
Kathryn smiled proudly. \u201cOh, my sweetheart Jillian, you really are my shining star.\u201d<\/p>\n
I smirked with confidence. \u201cSee? I told you I\u2019m better than Deanna. I care about our pack more than anyone else. I\u2019m the one actually working for its future.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019ve always been my favorite,\u201d Kathryn said warmly. \u201cWait for me\u2013I\u2019ll get changed and head to the office with you.\u201d<\/p>\n
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As soon as I stepped into the office, I sensed the shift\u2013people were rushing about like something major had just dropped.<\/p>\n
I flagged down a colleague from planning. \u201cWhat\u2019s going on? Is there an event? Did something happen?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cMs. Wiley, the Mooncrown Pack just confirmed an investment in the Moonline Expansion Project. The Alpha\u2019s throwing a formal meeting.\u201d<\/p>\n
We secured the investment? Luis moves that fast?<\/p>\n
I frowned. \u201cWhy wasn\u2019t I informed?\u201d<\/p>\n
The colleague from planning hesitated before lowering her voice. \u201cI think this meeting\u2019s mostly to finalize the contract and present Ms. Jillian with an award.\u201d<\/p>\n
I narrowed my eyes. Something felt off.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWhy is Jillian being credited for Mooncrown Pack\u2019s investment?\u201d<\/p>\n
She stammered, unable to answer.<\/p>\n
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Then came the sound of sharp heels against tile, followed by a haughty voice behind me.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s because I\u2019m the one who locked down the funding for the Moonline Expansion Project.\u201d<\/p>\n
I turned to see Jillian strutting in, arm\u2013in\u2013arm with Kathryn.<\/p>\n
Both were dressed like they\u2019d just walked off a red carpet\u2013glittering gowns, overdone makeup, way too much flash for the office.<\/p>\n
\u201cDad probably didn\u2019t want to hurt your feelings,\u201d Jillian sneered, \u201cor maybe he just figured you didn\u2019t matter enough to invite.\u201d<\/p>\n
People paused and turned toward us.<\/p>\n
And in that moment, it all made sense.<\/p>\n
Philip must\u2019ve assumed Jillian was the one who landed the deal with Mooncrown Pack.<\/p>\n
That was the only reason this whole meeting was even taking place.<\/p>\n
I kept my expression neutral. \u201cAre you sure you\u2019re the one who brought in the Mooncrown Pack investment?\u201d<\/p>\n
Her eyes narrowed. \u201cWhat\u2019s your point?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI think you heard me just fine.\u201d<\/p>\n
She raised her chin with smug defiance. \u201cDeanna, I get that you\u2019re bitter because Luis chose to work with me while your beloved Jake can\u2019t deliver a thing. But don\u2019t stress. We\u2019re all doing this for Mistbane Pack. I\u2019ll even let Dad know you tried your best.\u201d<\/p>\n
I gave her a cold look. \u201cJillian, do I look like I need your help?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cUgh, why are you always so negative?\u201d she snapped. \u201cFirst, you ruin my necklace, and now you\u2019re calling me a liar. We\u2019re sisters\u2013can\u2019t you show a little decency, just once? Do it for Mom and Dad, at least. Or does it just kill you inside that I\u2019m better at everything?\u201d<\/p>\n
She tugged dramatically on Kathryn\u2019s arm. \u201cMom, you see? Deanna\u2019s at it again. I worked so hard to bring in this deal with Luis, and now she\u2019s doubting me.\u201d<\/p>\n
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This was just unbelievable. All I did was ask a simple question\u2013if she was really the one who secured the investment.<\/p>\n
And now she\u2019s twisting the whole thing, painting me as the villain.<\/p>\n
As expected, Kathryn fell for the act\u2013just like she always did.<\/p>\n
Right on cue, Kathryn chimed in, her brows drawn. \u201cDeanna, don\u2019t treat Jillian like that. I get that you\u2019re upset, but she really earned this. You\u2019re the one who didn\u2019t step up. And you still haven\u2019t apologized to Jake\u2013do you think he\u2019ll just wait around forever? Keep acting like this, and he\u2019s going to walk away.\u201d<\/p>\n
Around us, a crowd was forming\u2013quiet, watching, whispering.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m telling you, Jillian\u2019s got a solid shot at taking over Mistbane Pack someday.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNo joke. When Deanna joined, she was just another employee. But Jillian? The moment she stepped in, she carried herself like the Alpha\u2019s heiress. That kind of confidence doesn\u2019t come out of nowhere\u2013she must\u2019ve been doted on by the Alpha and Luna.\u201d<\/p>\n
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