Chapter 59
\nMarked By the Pureblood Alpha (Deanna and Luis) novel Chapter 59<\/p>\n
Chapter 59 Worn\u2013Out Photo<\/p>\n
Deanna\u2019s POV:<\/p>\n
Aaron led me into a sleek office.<\/p>\n
A secretary walked in right away, placed a glass of water on the desk, and slipped out.<\/p>\n
Aaron said, \u201cMs. Wiley, please wait a moment. The Alpha is finishing up a meeting and will be here soon.\u201d<\/p>\n
Then he left quietly, leaving me alone in the massive room.<\/p>\n
I sank into the couch, glancing around.<\/p>\n
This office truly suited Luis\u2018 status.<\/p>\n
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What stood out the most was an entire wall of display shelves, crammed with hundreds of limited\u2013edition model cars. Everything from old\u2013school classics to cutting\u2013edge supercars, all neatly arranged in rows.<\/p>\n
I\u2019d bet good money the real versions were parked in his garage.<\/p>\n
I stood, wandered over, and picked up one of the models for a closer look.<\/p>\n
When I turned, something on the desk caught my eye. In the corner sat a photo, its edges worn and faded.<\/p>\n
It showed a little girl with a scruffy puppy.<\/p>\n
A dog?<\/p>\n
That had to be Puddy when he was tiny.<\/p>\n
Even in the picture, he looked soft but a little rough, as if he hadn\u2019t been fed enough, curled up and barely moving.<\/p>\n
The little girl\u2019s head was bent, her face hidden. A small hand was stroking Puddy\u2019s head gently.<\/p>\n
She wore a blue\u2013and\u2013white dress with patches sewn in, and had a smudge of dirt on her cheek.<\/p>\n
The girl and the pup looked poor and fragile, totally out of place in this polished office.<\/p>\n
I set the model car back down and started toward the photo, trying to catch a clearer glimpse of the girl\u2019s face\u2013when the door swung open.<\/p>\n
Luis walked in, tall and lean.<\/p>\n
I lifted my head and met his gaze.<\/p>\n
His eyes were narrow and piercing, hard to read, with only the faintest trace of chill, easy to miss if you weren\u2019t looking closely.<\/p>\n
He was dressed casually today\u2013a printed shirt with the top buttons undone and long black dress pants that emphasized his tall, straight frame.<\/p>\n
He didn\u2019t have to say a word. The weight of his presence made the whole room feel heavier, like the air had thickened.<\/p>\n
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After a beat, he shut the door behind him and stepped closer. His tone distant and cold.<\/p>\n
\u201cMs. Wiley, what brings you here?\u201d<\/p>\n
Ms. Wiley.<\/p>\n
So stiff.<\/p>\n
Were you still angry about what I said about a one\u2013night stand the other day?<\/p>\n
Didn\u2019t think he\u2019d carry a grudge, not with how laid\u2013back he usually acts.<\/p>\n
But I came here to ask for help.<\/p>\n
So, I pushed down my pride and kept it all business.<\/p>\n
\u201cLuis, you pledged eight billion to Mistbane Pack. We\u2019re still waiting on the last four billion\u2013when\u2019s it coming?\u201d<\/p>\n
Luis\u2018 POV:<\/p>\n
I strolled over to the couch, dropped into it casually, and crossed my legs, resting my arms on the sides.<\/p>\n
My eyes slid to the woman standing nearby.<\/p>\n
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Deanna wore a plain white blouse and a black A\u2013line skirt. It was a simple business outfit, but on her, it looked refined, flattering every curve.<\/p>\n
Her long hair, softly curled, was swept back, revealing a smooth forehead and fair, delicate skin.<\/p>\n
When she looked at someone, her eyes were so gentle they seemed to melt right through you.<\/p>\n
Even I almost lowered my guard under that look.<\/p>\n
But then I remembered her wedding photo, and Jake\u2019s words came rushing back.<\/p>\n
Reality snapped me back into place, and my tone turned colder.<\/p>\n
\u201cMoney again, Ms. Wiley. Every time you show up, it\u2019s about cash. But what do I get in return? Do you think I\u2019m just a fool handing it out, or do you really take me for some idiot?\u201d<\/p>\n
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland\u2019s breathtaking cold.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-2142","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/2142","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/chapter"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2142"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}