Chapter 40
\nMarked By the Pureblood Alpha (Deanna and Luis) novel Chapter 40<\/p>\n
Chapter 40 Jake, I Don\u2019t Love You Anymore.<\/p>\n
Deanna\u2019s POV:<\/p>\n
I had just sat down in my office chair when I saw the confirmation notice. A 40 billion investment had cleared.<\/p>\n
The amount was so huge that Mooncrown Pack had to wire it in two parts.<\/p>\n
Their speed was impressive.<\/p>\n
For them, billions seemed no different from a few bucks.<\/p>\n
But then again, Mooncrown Pack was the oldest and most powerful pureblood family around. Their money was endless.<\/p>\n
Last year\u2019s Wealth Ranking showed that Luis\u2019s net worth had already surpassed Jake\u2019s by several times.<\/p>\n
20 Free Coins<\/p>\n
I let out a mocking smile. If Jake could make such a mess of my life, then a werewolf like Luis was someone I could never afford to<\/p>\n
cross.<\/p>\n
Now, I had only one clear goal\u2013becoming the Alpha of the Mistbane Pack.<\/p>\n
I never used to have this kind of ambition.<\/p>\n
But lately, it had been forced out of me.<\/p>\n
If someone like Jillian could take the position, why shouldn\u2019t I fight to hold it myself?<\/p>\n
Owning 30% of the shares would be my best starting point.<\/p>\n
I unlocked my phone and opened WhatsApp.<\/p>\n
The chat at the top read \u201cPuddy\u2019s Daddy.\u201d<\/p>\n
The last message was still from yesterday.<\/p>\n
I hesitated, then typed, \u201cToday we received the 40 billion transfer. Thank you. I didn\u2019t mean what I said this morning.\u201d<\/p>\n
Knock, knock! Someone rapped on my office door, cutting off my thoughts.<\/p>\n
\u201cMs. Wiley, the chairman wants to see you in his office,\u201d Kylie\u2019s voice called from outside.<\/p>\n
\u201cOkay,\u201d I answered.<\/p>\n
I rose from my seat, stared at my unfinished message, then erased it all. In the end, I only sent two words-\u201cThank you.\u201d I stood and walked to the elevator.<\/p>\n
When I reached the 27th floor, I stopped at Philip\u2019s office door and knocked.<\/p>\n
\u201cCome in,\u201d a deep male voice replied.<\/p>\n
I pushed open the door. Along with my father, I spotted a familiar figure sitting on the sofa.<\/p>\n
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Chapter 40 Jake, I Don\u2019t Love You Anymore<\/p>\n
I froze for a moment, then quickly frowned.<\/p>\n
+20 Free Coins<\/p>\n
\u201cDeanna, you have a ceremonial gown fitting today? Why didn\u2019t you mention it earlier? You shouldn\u2019t have gone to make rounds at the mall and made Jake wait for you all this time.\u201d Philip\u2019s tone carried clear disapproval.<\/p>\n
Ceremonial gown fittings?<\/p>\n
My eyes flicked toward Jake.<\/p>\n
He sat there in a silver suit jacket, his tie looked perfect, and one leg was crossed over the other. Even sitting down, he radiated the commanding aura of an Alpha.<\/p>\n
Did Jake really think throwing a grand wedding would make up for everything?<\/p>\n
looked at Philip, my voice cold. \u201cDad, I told you already\u2013I broke up with Jake. There won\u2019t be any wedding.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jake\u2019s POV:<\/p>\n
smoothed out my sleeve and stood, unbothered by Deanna\u2019s talk of breaking up.<\/p>\n
Ever since that kidnapping incident, she\u2019d been acting this way.<\/p>\n
But I wasn\u2019t worried. Once she tried on the top\u2013tier designer gown and that one\u2013of\u2013a\u2013kind Everlove diamond, she\u2019d change her mind.<\/p>\n
After this mating ceremony, she would become the most respected Luna across the land.<\/p>\n
Deanna\u2019s anger should\u2019ve disappeared.<\/p>\n
Moreover, Peggie\u2019s surgery was next week.<\/p>\n
Once she recovered, I could spend more time with Deanna. She\u2019d have no reason to keep being jealous.<\/p>\n
\u2018Deanna\u2019s been mad at me lately because I haven\u2019t done enough for her. Today\u2019s ceremonial gown fitting is supposed to be a surprise. It\u2019s my fault for not telling her earlier,\u201d I explained to Philip.<\/p>\n
Philip chuckled, his eyes bright. \u201cAlright, go on. You two should try it.\u201d<\/p>\n
But Deanna didn\u2019t move. She stood there, face full of resistance.<\/p>\n
Philip noticed and pulled a file from his desk. His voice dropped low.<\/p>\n
\u201cDeanna, I\u2019ve already had the lawyers prepare the transfer of 30% of the shares to you. But I won\u2019t sign yet. Once you\u2019re Jack\u2019s Luna, I\u2019ll give it to you as part of your dowry.\u201d<\/p>\n
Deanna\u2019s eyes widened. \u201cDad, you promised me that already. You\u2019re an Alpha, how can you go back on your word?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI did promise,\u201d Philip said slyly, \u201cbut I never said when. Once you\u2019re married, then I\u2019ll hand it over.\u201d He grinned like he had won.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlright, now go try on the gown. Take pictures so we can see how beautiful you will look at your ceremony. I heard Jake even asked a famous designer to make your gown this time.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the end, Deanna followed me out of the office.<\/p>\n
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Chapter 40 Jake, I Don\u2019t Love You Anymore<\/p>\n
In the parking garage, Deanna walked stiffly, refusing to stand beside me. I couldn\u2019t help but smirk.<\/p>\n
+20 Free Coins<\/p>\n
\u201cDeanna, I never realized you were this hung up on Mistbane Pack. If you like it that much, once we\u2019re married, I\u2019ll give you 5% of Olson Group\u2019s shares. That\u2019s worth more than those 30% shares of your company. So why don\u2019t you be my Luna? Isn\u2019t that better?\u201d<\/p>\n
She rolled her eyes at me. \u201cJake, why couldn\u2019t you understand my word? Do you think I was joking when I said we were over? I<\/p>\n
wasn\u2019t.\u201d<\/p>\n
Her cheeks flushed with anger, her eyes lifting at the corners, bright like they held a trace of starlight. Even furious, she was so full of life that it was hard to look away.<\/p>\n
I had always known Deanna was beautiful.<\/p>\n
At first glance, she was stunning.<\/p>\n
But when you met her gaze, you were caught, drawn into those beautiful eyes until you realized her beauty was almost dangerous -like a demoness that left you breathless.<\/p>\n
\u201cI never thought you were joking.\u201d I stepped closer, closing the space between us. \u201cDeanna, give me a chance to make things right. This ceremonial gown is proof of that.\u201d<\/p>\n
Deanna drew in a deep breath and said calmly, \u201cJake, I don\u2019t love you anymore.\u201d<\/p>\n
I don\u2019t love you.<\/p>\n
She said it so quietly, so steadily, like she meant every word.<\/p>\n
My eyes narrowed. My expression hardened as if I had just heard something ridiculous.<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t love me? You think I\u2019d believe that?<\/p>\n
\u201cYou were the one who wouldn\u2019t leave me alone. You were the one who promised you\u2019d love me forever. That\u2019s the only reason I agreed to be with you.\u201d<\/p>\n
Chapter 41 Fine, It\u2019s All My Fault<\/p>\n
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