Chapter 94
\nMarked By the Pureblood Alpha (Deanna and Luis) novel Chapter 94<\/p>\n
Chapter 94 The Birthday Party<\/p>\n
Jillian\u2019s POV:<\/p>\n
The night was buzzing with laughter and music inside the Mistbane Mansion.<\/p>\n
But to me, the noise felt colder than the middle of winter.<\/p>\n
+10 Free Coins<\/p>\n
Every other year, this party used to be mine. I would wear the finest haute couture gown and stand in the center with Dad and Desmond. All the guests would be around me; I would be soaked in their blessings and envy.<\/p>\n
But this year, the invitation only carried one name\u2013beloved daughter, Deanna Wiley. And I was left standing at the edge, like an outsider who couldn\u2019t even catch a glimpse of the spotlight.<\/p>\n
Whispers drifted through the crowd. \u201cWhy did they suddenly change? Wasn\u2019t this party always for Ms. Jillian?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cGuess the family finally realized who the real daughter is. A fake can never turn into the real thing.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI heard Deanna had landed a huge investment for the pack, but she also secured the deal to bring in Muses, that luxury brand, into their mall. With a daughter that capable, I\u2019d treasure her too.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIn short\u2013Jillian has fallen out of favor.\u201d<\/p>\n
I stood by the door. Their words pierced straight through me. My fists clenched so hard my nails dug into my palms.<\/p>\n
Deanna! Why didn\u2019t you die 20 years ago?<\/p>\n
\u201cJillian, don\u2019t listen to them.\u201d Desmond\u2019s voice came beside me.<\/p>\n
He stood close, his presence steady. \u201cDon\u2019t worry. Once I secure the director\u2019s seat, I\u2019ll kick Deanna out of the company. I\u2019ll make this right for you.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tears spilled down my face before I could stop them. I turned toward him, broken.<\/p>\n
\u201cDesmond, I\u2019m no longer your sister. Look\u2013Dad threw a party for Deanna this year and pushed my birthday to the next day. Soon there won\u2019t be a place for me in this family at all.\u201d<\/p>\n
Desmond frowned, firm in his reply. \u201cNo. In mine and Mom\u2019s eyes, you\u2019ll always be family. Deanna\u2019s nothing but a stray.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBut Dad doesn\u2019t love me anymore.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s just confused now. You know his nature. Deanna brought in those deals, so Dad\u2019s rewarding her like an employee. That\u2019s all it is.\u201d<\/p>\n
I threw myself into Desmond\u2019s arms, clutching him tight.<\/p>\n
\u201cDesmond, will you always stand by me?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAlways,\u201d he promised.<\/p>\n
At his words, the corners of my lips curved ever so slightly.<\/p>\n
My dear brother, tonight, I\u2019ll count on you.<\/p>\n
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Chapter 94 The Birthday Party<\/p>\n
+10 Free Coins<\/p>\n
Deanna\u2019s POV:<\/p>\n
I\u2019d changed into a lovely evening gown, but I sat on the sofa staring at my phone.<\/p>\n
Tonight was my first birthday party since I returned to the pack.<\/p>\n
I thought I\u2019d be happy. But I wasn\u2019t. I couldn\u2019t drum up any feeling.<\/p>\n
Maybe because I knew the truth.<\/p>\n
None of the people outside are truly celebrating me.<\/p>\n
I stared at my phone, but my mind was on a man far away.<\/p>\n
My thumb tapped the screen. I laughed at myself\u2013he\u2019s overseas.<\/p>\n
Deanna, you spent your birthdays alone last year. Tonight you have a crowd to celebrate with you. What more do you want?<\/p>\n
Suddenly, someone pushed the door open.<\/p>\n
Kathryn strode in with a strapless gown and a Herm\u00e8s scarf, arm in arm with Philip in a suit.<\/p>\n
\u201cDeanna,\u201d Kathryn said, \u201cthe party\u2019s started. Why isn\u2019t Jake here yet?\u201d<\/p>\n
I rose from the sofa. \u201cJake won\u2019t come tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kathryn frowned. \u201cWhy wouldn\u2019t he come? It\u2019s your 24th birthday\u2013a big night. He\u2019s your fianc\u00e9. Jake has to show up. I\u2019m calling him.\u201d<\/p>\n
She pulled her phone from her bag and moved to the side to dial.<\/p>\n
I stepped forward and placed my hand over her screen.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe has nothing to do with me. Why should I ask him here?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat did you say?\u201d Kathryn snapped, looking up. \u201cYou told me that you would invite your boyfriend. Now you say you have nothing to do with him? Deanna, what are you playing at?<\/p>\n
\u201cDo you have any idea what people are saying out there?\u201d Kathryn went on. \u201cThey\u2019re saying you lost to Peggie. They say you staged a breakup to win him back. I can\u2019t even hold my head up before those socialites! Yesterday at the spa, I ran into Barbara; she looked at me like I was a fly.\u201d<\/p>\n
Philip spoke up.<\/p>\n
\u201cDeanna, your mother made this birthday party a big affair. The guests out there are VIPs of the Mistbane Pack.\u201d<\/p>\n
He meant it wasn\u2019t just my birthday. It was a night that belonged to the heiress of the Mistbane Pack.<\/p>\n
As the heiress, my fianc\u00e9 had to be here to back up the pack\u2019s status. The reputation of the pack would suffer if he doesn\u2019t show up.<\/p>\n
I glanced down at my silent phone and sighed.<\/p>\n
\u201cI told you I would invite my boyfriend, but unfortunately he\u2019s on a business trip.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Chapter 94 The Birthday Party<\/p>\n
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Kathryn snorted.<\/p>\n
\u201cBusiness trip? Jake doesn\u2019t have any trips planned right now!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat does Jake have to do with it? He\u2019s not my boyfriend.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kathryn was stunned. \u201cHe\u2019s not Jake? Then who is he? You think people want to befriend you if you aren\u2019t engaged with the Olsendreich Pack\u2019s Alpha?\u201d<\/p>\n
Philip stepped forward.<\/p>\n
\u201cDeanna, your marriage affects the pack\u2019s future. Unless you find a match that brings more benefit to the pack, this isn\u2019t negotiable.\u201d<\/p>\n
Suddenly I felt drained. I didn\u2019t want to argue.<\/p>\n
Kathryn\u2019s accusation grew louder..<\/p>\n
\u201cDeanna, how dare you disrespect your parents? This is such an important day. How can you do this to us?\u201d<\/p>\n
I grew impatient. I looked up and told them.<\/p>\n
\u201cLuis Eaton.\u201d<\/p>\n
Philip was astounded. \u201cWhat did you say?\u201d<\/p>\n
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