Chapter 56
\nMarked By the Pureblood Alpha (Deanna and Luis) novel Chapter 56<\/p>\n
Chapter 56 Face\u2013Off with the Nemesis<\/p>\n
Chapter 56 Face\u2013Off with the Nemesis<\/p>\n
Jake\u2019s POV:<\/p>\n
Luis walked in front, followed closely by two High Council elders in charge of land divisions.<\/p>\n
$20 Free Coms<\/p>\n
Recently, a huge project was in the works\u2013an international airport planned for the east side of the city. In the werewolf world, this was a major deal.<\/p>\n
Both the Olsendreich Pack and the Mooncrown Pack were competing for it.<\/p>\n
The moment I saw Luis, the alcohol in my system seemed to burn off by half.<\/p>\n
For weeks, I\u2019d been working nonstop, not only to avoid Deanna but also because my company was facing its biggest crisis yet.<\/p>\n
For months, Mooncrown Pack had gone crazy targeting us.<\/p>\n
They snatched away several of our core projects. They even stole our business partners with all sorts of tricks. Losses had already gone way past the danger line.<\/p>\n
Sure, the two packs had always competed. But Mooncrown had never attacked this hard before.<\/p>\n
As I watched Luis walking alongside those elders, my stomach dropped.<\/p>\n
I didn\u2019t need to guess. The airport project would probably end up in his hands too.<\/p>\n
Worse still, I remembered how Luis had recently invested 80 billion dollars in Deanna. That thought alone made my mood even darker.<\/p>\n
Terence noticed Luis as well. He tugged at my arm and whispered, \u201cJake, let\u2019s head this way.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cMove.\u201d I shook off his hand coldly, straightened my back, and walked directly toward the elevators.<\/p>\n
I wasn\u2019t the kind of coward to hide from an enemy.<\/p>\n
As we got closer, I saw Luis send his men off with the elders.<\/p>\n
He turned around to find me standing directly in front of him.<\/p>\n
His eyes flicked past me to my back, noticing it was only me and Terence. A look of disappointment flashed in his gaze.<\/p>\n
Terence shifted awkwardly and greeted him, \u201cMr. Eaton, long time no see.\u201d<\/p>\n
Luis finally pulled his gaze back. He answered with a casual grunt. \u201cMmm.\u201d<\/p>\n
I stared at him hard. He finally looked at me, his expression flat and unreadable.<\/p>\n
For a long moment, we just locked eyes. Then I broke the silence. \u201cLuis.\u201d<\/p>\n
My voice was sharp. \u201cShould I thank you for all the \u2018care\u2018 you\u2019ve given my company lately? Or maybe I should thank you for the money you invested in my fianc\u00e9e?\u201d<\/p>\n
I made sure to emphasize the word fianc\u00e9e.<\/p>\n
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1:59 am D<\/p>\n
Chapter 56 Face\u2013Off with the Nemesis<\/p>\n
$20 Free Coins<\/p>\n
Luis smirked, a cold curve forming on his lips. \u201cI did give Deanna that investment. You\u2019re just her ex\u2013boyfriend. Isn\u2019t it a little strange for you to be the one thanking me?\u201d<\/p>\n
The word \u201cex\u2013boyfriend\u201d hit me like a punch.<\/p>\n
My composure nearly cracked from his jab.<\/p>\n
Lately, the news of Deanna and me breaking up has spread all over the werewolf world.<\/p>\n
Even though she seems firm about it, I still believe in us.<\/p>\n
After five years together, her feelings can\u2019t just vanish.<\/p>\n
If I lower my pride a little and make the effort, I know she\u2019ll come back to me.<\/p>\n
\u201cLuis, maybe you don\u2019t know this,\u201d I said, forcing a smile. \u201cDeanna and I are about to hold our mating ceremony. I\u2019ll officially mark her then. As her future mate, I have every right to speak for her.\u201d<\/p>\n
Luis\u2019s brow furrowed, and a wave of alpha pressure rolled off him.<\/p>\n
I refused to back down and released my power against his.<\/p>\n
Terence quickly stepped between us, gripping my arm. \u201cMr. Eaton, sorry. He\u2019s had too much to drink.\u201d<\/p>\n
I shoved his hand away and kept prodding. \u201cDon\u2019t worry, Luis. You\u2019ll get an invitation. Make sure your family comes to witness our happiness.\u201d<\/p>\n
Luis let out a short laugh. \u201cJake, the airport is slipping through your fingers. You still have time for having a mating ceremony? Sounds like wishful thinking.\u201d<\/p>\n
His words hit me right where it hurt.<\/p>\n
We\u2019d already lost too many projects.<\/p>\n
The shareholders were restless, and even my dad had been pressing for answers.<\/p>\n
This new airport deal was worth billions.<\/p>\n
If Luis stole it, my role as alpha and CEO would be questioned by everyone.<\/p>\n
The vein on my temple throbbed. \u201cLuis! You never touched these kinds of projects before. Now you keep sabotaging us and stealing deals. What\u2019s your real goal?\u201d<\/p>\n
Luis tugged at his tie and gave a cold laugh. \u201cMy goal? Maybe I just don\u2019t like seeing you happy.\u201d<\/p>\n
That was it. My anger exploded. The alcohol burned through my veins.<\/p>\n
I clenched my fist, teeth grinding, and swung straight for his face.<\/p>\n
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1:59 am<\/p>\n
Chapter 57 Jealousy<\/p>\n
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