Chapter 173
\nMarked By the Pureblood Alpha (Deanna and Luis) novel Chapter 173<\/p>\n
**TITLE: The Heart I Buried for You by Serene Lockwood**<\/p>\n
**Chapter 173: Not Taking the Project**<\/p>\n
In the tense atmosphere of the conference room, Ryan found himself frozen, a statue caught in the crosshairs of Luns\u2019s piercing gaze. A shiver crept up from the very tips of his toes, coursing through him like icy water. His lips quivered, but the words that needed to escape his mouth remained trapped in his throat, refusing to come forth.<\/p>\n
Luis, lounging with an air of casual dominance in his chair, leaned forward, his interest piqued. He lifted Ryan\u2019s chin with his phone, scrutinizing him as if he were a mere insect pinned under glass. \u201cExplain what you meant by \u2018subjective.\u2019 What precisely is it that you dislike?\u201d His voice was smooth, but the underlying menace sent a fresh wave of dread coursing through Ryan.<\/p>\n
The oppressive atmosphere felt like a noose tightening around his neck, and with every passing second, Ryan\u2019s heart raced, pounding against his ribcage. Panic surged within him, and he sank to his knees, the cold floor biting into his skin. \u201cMr. Eaton, I swear I won\u2019t do it again! Just this once, please forgive me. I promise my personal feelings won\u2019t interfere again.\u201d His voice trembled, desperation lacing every word.<\/p>\n
Luis shifted his gaze to Maurice, who stood awkwardly to the side, barely managing to maintain his composure. With a cool detachment, Luis delivered his ultimatum. \u201cYou have two choices: either you handle him, or you handle yourself.\u201d With that, he rose from his seat, his exit deliberate and unhurried.<\/p>\n
The conference room erupted into chaos, the sound echoing like a thunderclap. Maurice, fueled by fury, unleashed a vicious kick at Ryan, who lay crumpled on the floor. \u201cYou bastard! You\u2019ve tarnished my company\u2019s reputation!\u201d His words dripped with venom.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Felix paced the hallway, his agitation bubbling to the surface, each step echoing his rising frustration. He halted mid-stride, fists clenched tightly at his sides, his eyes wild with turmoil. In a fit of rage, he slammed his fist against the wall, the impact reverberating through his bones.<\/p>\n
Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!<\/p>\n
His assistant, trailing behind him, couldn\u2019t suppress a nervous gulp, instinctively retreating a safe distance of six feet, fearful that Felix\u2019s wrath might be redirected toward him.<\/p>\n
\u201cGet lost!\u201d Felix snapped, the frustration spilling over. \u201cSo it\u2019s Luis, is it? The Alpha of Mooncrown Pack? He\u2019s feared merely because of his privileged upbringing. Without all those advantages, could he truly be better than me?\u201d<\/p>\n
The assistant, eager to appease, nodded vigorously. \u201cExactly, Mr. Vax! If you had even half of his background, you\u2019d be ten times the leader he is!\u201d<\/p>\n
Felix\u2019s gaze fixated on Luis\u2019s retreating figure, determination igniting within him. \u201cThat\u2019s why I need to become stronger! I will crush anyone who stands in my way!\u201d<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, in stark contrast to the tension in the hallway, Maggie was practically bouncing with excitement. \u201cDeanna, you were absolutely incredible! This is the first major contract we\u2019ve secured since I joined Bluewave Studio! Hey, Zelena, why do you look so down?\u201d<\/p>\n
Zelena halted her steps, turning to Deanna, her expression contemplative. After a moment of hesitation, she spoke, her voice filled with uncertainty. \u201cDeanna, I\u2026 I probably won\u2019t be taking on the Skyline Construction project.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-2256","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/icuow.top\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chapter\/2256","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=2256"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}