Chapter 159
\nMarked By the Pureblood Alpha (Deanna and Luis) novel Chapter 159<\/p>\n
**Chapter 159: An Apology to a Stomach**<\/p>\n
**Deanna\u2019s POV:**<\/p>\n
The atmosphere at Bluewave Studio buzzed with a sense of anticipation as I stepped inside. Maggie was diligently sifting through a mountain of papers and blueprints, her brow furrowed in concentration. But the moment she caught sight of me, her expression brightened, a flicker of hope igniting in her eyes.<\/p>\n
\u201cDeanna, I\u2019ve already scheduled that appointment with Maurice, just like you asked,\u201d she informed me, her voice laced with a mix of excitement and concern.<\/p>\n
I nodded, feeling a rush of determination course through me. \u201cOkay. Let\u2019s go,\u201d I replied, my mind racing with possibilities.<\/p>\n
Maggie\u2019s gaze turned inquisitive, her brow raised. \u201cDeanna, are you worried that Maurice won\u2019t let us compete today? That would really disappoint Zelena,\u201d she said, her voice tinged with apprehension.<\/p>\n
I shot her a playful glance, a smirk tugging at my lips. \u201cLooks like it\u2019s all on you now,\u201d I teased, a lightness in my tone that masked the anxiety simmering beneath the surface.<\/p>\n
With that, I pivoted on my heel and made my way toward the parking lot, my heart pounding with a mixture of excitement and dread. Maggie hurried after me, her footsteps quickening as she called out.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, no! I\u2019m just the assistant here. Don\u2019t put that kind of pressure on me!\u201d she exclaimed, half-laughing, half-serious.<\/p>\n
A short while later, we arrived at the towering edifice of Skyline Construction. The building loomed above us, its glass fa\u00e7ade reflecting the afternoon sun. After explaining our purpose at the front desk, we settled into a tense silence, anticipation hanging in the air like a thick fog.<\/p>\n
Suddenly, Maggie\u2019s grip tightened around my arm, her voice dropping to a fierce whisper. \u201cDeanna, that\u2019s Zelena\u2019s scumbag ex-husband, Felix! What is he doing here?\u201d<\/p>\n
I followed her gaze, my stomach twisting in knots. There he stood, a man clad in a sharp blue suit, his appearance deceptively polished. But it was his eyes\u2014cold, calculating, and shrewd\u2014that sent a chill down my spine.<\/p>\n
Maggie\u2019s teeth clenched, and she hissed, \u201cI knew it. Zelena had this Skyline Construction project all set, and then he swoops in to ruin everything. It must have been him.\u201d<\/p>\n
Felix\u2019s eyes locked onto us, and a flicker of disdain crossed his features when he recognized Maggie. He approached with an air of arrogance, adjusting the cufflinks on his suit as if he were preparing for a grand performance.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, Zelena still hasn\u2019t given up? Sending you two here now? Tell her to stop wasting her time,\u201d he sneered, his voice dripping with condescension.<\/p>\n
Maggie\u2019s anger flared. \u201cYou jerk! Stealing Zelena\u2019s family assets wasn\u2019t enough? Now you\u2019re kicking her while she\u2019s down? The Moon Goddess will punish a disloyal werewolf like you!\u201d<\/p>\n
Felix\u2019s lips curled into a mocking smile. \u201cCareful, little human. Don\u2019t get too bold. I can make sure you learn the hard way what it means to suffer in werewolf society.\u201d<\/p>\n
Maurice glanced up briefly, his expression a mixture of indifference and mild curiosity. \u201cHello, Mr. Gross,\u201d Deanna said, her voice steady, despite the tension in the room.<\/p>\n
Maurice\u2019s voice was rough, tinged with mockery. \u201cLook at you two, so lucky. I even drank the wine for you,\u201d he remarked, a sardonic smile creeping across his face.<\/p>\n
Deanna responded with a smile of her own, determined to keep the mood light. \u201cIt was just a game. You were generous to go easy on us.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou made me get my stomach pumped!\u201d he retorted, his tone playful yet edged with irritation.<\/p>\n
Maggie muttered under her breath, \u201cWell, otherwise it would\u2019ve been me and Deanna getting our stomachs pumped.\u201d<\/p>\n
Deanna maintained her composure, the tension in her shoulders easing. \u201cEven though we weren\u2019t the ones who hurt your stomach, I still apologize to it,\u201d she said, her voice sincere.<\/p>\n
Maurice snorted, the corners of his mouth twitching upward as his expression softened slightly. He couldn\u2019t unleash his frustration on the Alpha of the Mooncrown Pack, so he redirected it toward them instead.<\/p>\n
With a determined glint in her eye, Deanna cut to the chase. \u201cMr. Gross, you mentioned that our studio could enter the final round directly. Does that offer still hold?\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-2242","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/2242","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=2242"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}