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.

the fact you took money that was not yours.” I say coldly, “Those families needed it far more than you, and

the company a lot, despite the fact the manager put in charge had been careless and Mr Santoni here had only made matters worse. But ultimately the company must take responsibility for the mistakes made, and the lives

a deep breath. Although I’ve only shifted once in my life, lately her emotions have only gotten stronger, I

know Ms Toussaint… but I… I’m sorry! And I will pay it back, p-please please don’t press charges!” he pleads as he suddenly holds his hands up

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

to comprehend those words

the door opens and two security guards come in.

take him out. “Your confession is caught on tape, Mr Santoni. Anything and everything can

me! No no! I will not

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

“Are you alright, Boss?”

course, please close the door

“Yes, Ma’am.”

and I sigh as I walk towards the windows that run across the entire wall, from floor to ceiling, behind my desk. I look out at the city that is mapped with

queue along the roads and the faint sound of horns blaring can be heard from

flick to a building far across the business district. A building that towers several storeys higher than ours. The biggest here…. the exterior is full glass, with

ARAN KING

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

Almost.

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

is the image of control and

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

Toussaint, the Managing

with only my father and the CEO above me. In three years, I achieved what many take decades to

am, proving myself at every corner, fighting against those who

had

power. I prefer the latter because, in this world, no one can break my heart. A knock on the

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