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.

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

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

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

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 pleadingly

need security. I’m afraid you will have to take the consequences

unable to comprehend those words before

he shouts as the door opens and

is caught on tape, Mr Santoni. Anything and everything can and will be

lied! You tricked me! No no! I will not

and turn away from the shouting man

“Are you alright, Boss?”

please close the door

“Yes, Ma’am.”

windows that run across the entire wall, from floor to ceiling, behind my desk. I look out at the city that is mapped with sky-high buildings in

faint sound of horns blaring can be heard from drivers

the exterior is full glass, with words in matt black running along

ARAN KING

heart as a reminder of my ex, a pain that would claw at me like

Almost.

reflection in the glass. Before me is a woman with hair styled into a high sophisticated updo, a few tendrils of red hair frame her face. Sharp eyes that are winged with black eyeliner, and bold red lipstick

is the

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

Toussaint, the Managing Director of

me three years to get to this position with only my father and the CEO

get to where I am, proving myself at every corner, fighting against those who tried to thwart

pain remained for years, I realised that if we had truly been strong enough, nothing would

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

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