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\nMarked By the Pureblood Alpha (Deanna and Luis) novel Chapter 29<\/p>\n
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\u201cMs. Dugan, the Ms. Wiley you just mentioned\u2013surely you mean my daughter, Jillian Wiley?\u201d Philip asked, echoing the exact thought racing through my mind.<\/p>\n
But Pamela simply gave a cold smile. \u201cI\u2019m afraid not. The investment was secured by Ms. Deanna Wiley. Our company is committing eight billion dollars because of her\u2013not Jillian Wiley.\u201d<\/p>\n
The room instantly exploded with noise.<\/p>\n
\u201cWait, so it wasn\u2019t Jillian who landed the deal? It was Deanna this whole time?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cShe took credit for something she didn\u2019t even do. How shameless can a person be?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cTypical. First, she tried to steal Deanna\u2019s parents, and now she\u2019s trying to claim Mistbane Pack\u2019s spotlight too.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat a joke.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cameras flashed wildly as reporters leaned forward, eager for more drama. The lights were so bright they burned my eyes. I blinked, struggling not to cry.<\/p>\n
It felt like I was being stripped bare in front of everyone, humiliated in the one moment that was supposed to belong to me.<\/p>\n
How did everything fall apart this fast?<\/p>\n
\u201cMs. Dugan, you must be mistaken! I\u2019m the one who met with the Alpha Lusi. I brought this investment in\u2013how can you say otherwise?\u201d I protested, my voice rising.<\/p>\n
But Pamela\u2019s expression didn\u2019t waver. \u201cYou think I\u2019d confuse a deal worth eight billion dollars? I\u2019ll only sign this contract with Deanna.\u201d<\/p>\n
I turned to Philip, panicked. \u201cDad, don\u2019t believe her! What if Deanna paid her off? Let me call Luis\u2013once I speak to him, he\u2019ll clear it all up!\u201d<\/p>\n
I reached for my phone\u2013only to realize with dread that I didn\u2019t even have Luis\u2018 number.<\/p>\n
Pamela\u2019s expression darkened. \u201cMs. Jillian, are you questioning my professionalism? Mr. Wiley, if Ms. Deanna isn\u2019t the one signing on behalf of Mistbane Pack, then I\u2019m afraid Mooncrown Pack will be withdrawing our eight\u2013billion\u2013dollar investment.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Philip\u2019s face hardened as he turned to me. \u201cJillian, you\u2019ve embarrassed Mistbane Pack enough. That\u2019s enough. Get off the stage.\u201d<\/p>\n
He told me to get down. Just like that.<\/p>\n
He had never spoken to me that way\u2013at least not until Deanna came back.<\/p>\n
My lips trembled as I grabbed his arm. \u201cDad, I swear, I brought in the investment\u2013please believe me!\u201d<\/p>\n
But he pulled away. \u201cThat\u2019s enough. Stop making a scene.\u201d<\/p>\n
Then, forcing a smile for Pamela, he said, \u201cThere was a miscommunication among our team. Jillian and Deanna are both my daughters, and they both represent Mistbane Pack. Ms. Dugan, if this deal is thanks to Deanna, then I\u2019ll have her come up right now to sign the contract.\u201d<\/p>\n
Heart pounding, I stumbled back to my seat, my heels clicking furiously on the floor.<\/p>\n
I snatched up my purse, glared at Deanna like I could burn a hole through her, and stormed out of the banquet hall, tears streaming down my face.<\/p>\n
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As I watched Jillian storm off, for the first time, I didn\u2019t run after her. I didn\u2019t offer comfort, or even feel the urge to.<\/p>\n
The thought of tomorrow\u2019s headlines alone gave me a pounding headache\u2013I didn\u2019t have the strength left to worry about her feelings.<\/p>\n
Just then, Beta Tessa rushed up to Deanna. \u201cMs. Wiley, Alpha has instructed you to sign the<\/p>\n
contract on behalf of Mistbane Pack.\u201d<\/p>\n
Deanna remained seated, unfazed. \u201cFunny. Dad didn\u2019t even want me here in the first place. Now he suddenly remembers I exist?\u201d<\/p>\n
Tessa\u2019s tone turned diplomatic. \u201cThat was a misunderstanding, Ms. Wiley. Right now, the bigger picture is what matters.\u201d<\/p>\n
Deanna scoffed. \u201cA misunderstanding? Really, Tessa? Do you actually believe that?\u201d She took a slow sip of champagne, showing no intention of moving.<\/p>\n
Tessa\u2019s eyes darted to me, silently pleading for help.<\/p>\n
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I cleared my throat and forced myself forward. \u201cDeanna, Mistbane Pack needs you. Don\u2019t be difficult right now, okay? Just go up there and sign the contract.\u201d<\/p>\n
But she clutched her chest dramatically, her voice tight with emotion.<\/p>\n
\u201cMom, that\u2019s not what you said earlier. You called me useless and said I never stepped up. Said I\u2019d never be as good as Jillian, that I only ever stirred up trouble, and warned me not to be rude to her. Do you know how much that hurt?<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd it\u2019s always the same. Jillian\u2019s your precious daughter. And me? I\u2019m just the mistake. Whenever we fight, you take her side without even listening to me\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n
I quickly cut in, trying to defuse the situation.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m sorry, alright? I really am. I promise I\u2019ll treat you fairly from now on\u2013no more blaming you, no more comparisons. Just this once, okay? Can you forgive me?\u201d<\/p>\n
Deanna shrugged off the sentiment and muttered, \u201cNo.\u201d<\/p>\n
I clenched my jaw, trying to stay calm. \u201cThen what do you want? Just tell us what it\u2019ll take for you to sign the contract. If it\u2019s within reason, we\u2019ll agree.\u201d<\/p>\n
She turned to Tessa, her tone suddenly businesslike. \u201cTell my dad I want 30 percent of Mistbane Pack\u2019s shares. Ten percent was already promised to me for securing this deal. The other 20 is for the humiliation I endured tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n
I inhaled sharply.<\/p>\n
With 30 percent of shares, Deanna would become the second\u2013largest shareholder\u2013someone with real influence in the company.<\/p>\n
But we were cornered.<\/p>\n
The Mooncrown Pack had made one thing crystal clear. If Deanna didn\u2019t sign, the eight- billion\u2013dollar investment was off the table.<\/p>\n
I glanced at Tessa and gave a subtle nod, signaling her to ask Alpha for instructions.<\/p>\n
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I stood on stage for what felt like forever, but only Tessa came up\u2013Deanna was still seated.<\/p>\n
My patience snapped. \u201cWhere is she? Why didn\u2019t you bring her with you?\u201d<\/p>\n
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Tessa hesitated, then said carefully, \u201cAlpha, Ms. Wiley\u2026 she\u2019s demanding 30 percent of Mistbane Pack\u2019s shares before she\u2019ll sign.\u201d<\/p>\n
My jaw tightened until pain shot up my temple. This was extortion in broad daylight.<\/p>\n
Pamela\u2019s voice cut in sharply. \u201cMr. Wiley, is Deanna coming or not? Are we signing this contract or walking away?\u201d<\/p>\n
30 percent of the shares or an eight\u2013billion\u2013dollar investment. What a brutal decision.<\/p>\n
I closed my eyes and took a slow, steadying breath.<\/p>\n
Swallowing my fury, I muttered to Tessa, \u201cBring Deanna up. Get her to sign.\u201d<\/p>\n
She hesitated. \u201cAnd the shares?\u201d<\/p>\n
I shot her a glare. \u201cGive them to her. Tell her I said yes. Just get her on this stage now!\u201d<\/p>\n
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