I Am The Luna

Chapter 24

ZAIA.

THREE YEARS LATER…

I lace my fingers together, resting my elbows on the sleek marble of my top- floor executive office. Scoffing as the man before me rambles on.

Cocking a brow, I finally intervene. “Mr Santoni, time is precious, and I have places to be, deals to close, and money to make. So, shall we get to the proof that these company records show?”

His face pales as he presses his lips into a tight line. “You are gravely mistaken, Ms Toussaint! I can assure you the miners’ project was something that we handled correctly! Those poor folk are trying to con the company! They are snakes!”

My eyes flash as I slam my hand on top of the file, making him flinch as I stand up.

“Mr Santoni. I will not tolerate you antagonising me. You embezzled millions of dollars from this company, which was set aside for the family of the deceased miners abroad after the accident two years ago! Did you really think that I would not look into it?” I ask sharply, my voice dripping with authority and warning him to dare deny the truth that is laid before us.

He lowers his head, swallowing hard. A drop of sweat trickles down his face and he takes out his handkerchief, wiping it away nervously.

“P-please Ms Toussaint… the th-thing … I mean I have served this company for over twenty years, my father before me worked for the Toussaint enterprises, how can you let that all be cast aside so qu-quickly…” he mumbles his eyes darting around the office as if looking for a way to escape.

We are on the thirty-seventh floor of Toussaint Enterprises, a building that sits in the centre of the business district. There is nowhere to escape with security on every floor and at every exit.

excuse the fact you took money that was not yours.” I say coldly, “Those families needed it far more than you, and when they raised those concerns, you tried

had rocked the empire, and it had cost the company a lot, despite the fact the manager put in charge had been careless and Mr Santoni

breath. Although I’ve only shifted once in my

it back, p-please please don’t press charges!” he pleads as he suddenly holds his hands up pleadingly as

as I press a button under the table. “I need

as if unable to comprehend those words before he tilts his

the door opens and two security guards come in. “I-I did

raise an eyebrow, motioning at them to take him out. “Your confession is caught on tape, Mr Santoni. Anything and everything can and will

lied! You tricked me! No no!

my arms under my breasts and turn away from the shouting man as he’s dragged from my

“Are you alright, Boss?”

close the door

“Yes, Ma’am.”

wall, from floor to ceiling, behind my desk. I look out at the city

and the faint sound of horns blaring can be heard from drivers impatient to get

exterior is full glass, with words in matt black running along the side that you can read from miles away, set against a

ARAN KING

away, the pain that would once clench at my heart as a reminder of my ex, a pain that would claw at

Almost.

woman with hair styled into a high sophisticated updo, a few tendrils of red hair frame her face. Sharp eyes that

woman who is the image of control

around my breasts. I’ve gained weight there since I had the little ones. The blouse is tucked into

Managing

to get to this position with only my father and the CEO above me. In three years, I achieved what

I am, proving myself at every corner, fighting against those who tried to thwart me and

Though the pain remained for years, I realised that if we had truly been

live in a world of wit, deceit, and power. I prefer the latter because, in this world, no one can break my heart.

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