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The Unpredicted Ascendance Of Ashton Pearce THE DECISION
Ashton ignored the look Thomas was shooting his way when he said his last words. Mr Cooper regarded him for a moment before he nodded his head and spoke with a smile suddenly appearing on his face. "Of course," he spoke smiling at Ashton. He then motioned for one of his security men to go to him and he whispered something into his ears. Ashton saw the security guy nod his head and leave immediately. Then Mr Cooper turned to look at Ashton again. "He has to go make sure that Elizabeth is presentable." He explained and Ashton nodded his head. Mr Cooper then proceeded to look away and continue with his cigar while Thomas tried to gain Ashton's attention. "What are you doing?" Thomas asked him but he ignored him. Thomas had no idea of what Ashton was capable of. He knew nothing about what Ashton was capable of doing. Ashton never announced his capabilities to just anyone. Even his ex wife whom he had known for quite some time knew nothing about the fact that he had the ability to heal
The Unpredicted Ascendance Of Ashton Pearce WHO WAS ASHTON?
Thomas couldn't shake the feeling of unease as he watched Ashton confidently stride into the room where Elizabeth lay, her frail form a stark contrast to the opulence of her surroundings. His mind raced with questions, doubts gnawing at him like relentless insects. What was Ashton planning? How could he possibly help Elizabeth when countless doctors had failed? But as Mr. Cooper welcomed Ashton's offer with cautious optimism, Thomas found himself caught between skepticism and hope. He knew Ashton well enough to understand that beneath his enigmatic exterior lay a genuine desire to help others, but this claim seemed too audacious, too fantastical to accept at face value.As Ashton and Mr. Cooper stepped outside for a private conversation, Thomas couldn't help but feel a surge of apprehension. What if Ashton was delusional? What if his attempt to help Elizabeth only caused her more suffering? Yet, as he watched Ashton speak with conviction, his doubts began to wane.Ashton's words reso
The Unpredicted Ascendance Of Ashton Pearce ALAN JACKSON
Rebecca and Myles got off the car as they walked into the hotel. They walked beside each other, not uttering a word to one another. Rebecca could see from the sides of her eyes that she was catching the eyes of onlookers. She saw how the men watched her walk by, they probably weren't used to seeing a woman be that confident and daring. She could recognize the look of awe on their faces. She could also see the sinister look of envy and jealousy on the faces of the women as well. Apart from her, every other woman in that club were dressed in skimpy and barely there dresses. They were half naked and lacked her kind of confidence. She could tell that they all wished in their hearts to be like her. She tried to hide a smile as she walked passed them. They both walked briskly as they approached the huge able bodied body guard that stood at the entrance of the vip spot. Myles halted in his steps and that made Rebecca to halt too. "Wait here for a moment." He turned and said to her and she
The Unpredicted Ascendance Of Ashton Pearce THE AWAKENING
The question stuck on her tongue like a tape refusing to let go. It bothered her endlessly but on a scale of one to ten, how foolish would she look if she suddenly asked him why he was feeling like a whole new man?So she let the question bother her for as long as it would remain there and she would even swallow the entire thing if she could. She looked away from Ashton and focused her attention on Angel who didn't even seem to have her time. Ashton suddenly picked himself up and left the room. He must have said goodbye but she didn't hear him, she could only see his mouth move all through the time her mind was plagued by the question.She shook her head and paid her full focus on Angel. “I really am overjoyed that you are okay Angel. I want to help you with everything and anything you might ever need so can you please reach out to me if any need arises?” She looked a little desperate as she spoke. “I have to say you are a little late on that one. Ash already promised me everything
The Unpredicted Ascendance Of Ashton Pearce FOR ELIZABETH
Ashton waited for Mr Cooper to make up his mind. He stood there with Thomas beside him while he waited. Soon and Mr Cooper let out a single nod. Ashton still stood there, his heart pounding in his chest as he waited for Mr. Cooper's response. The weight of the situation pressed heavily upon him, the gravity of his words sinking in deeper with each passing moment. He prayed silently within himself, hoping against hope that Mr. Cooper wouldn't dismiss his offer as a scam.As the seconds stretched into minutes, Ashton felt the tension in the room thicken, each breath drawn in anticipation of Mr. Cooper's decision. Thomas Gomez, standing steadfastly by Ashton's side, added his own voice to the plea, his words carrying the weight of his conviction.Ashton was indeed grateful for Thomas. "I've known Ashton Pearce for years," Thomas spoke, his tone was firm and resolute. "I know when he is bluffing and when not. I don't know how he's going to do it, but with that confident look on his face
The Unpredicted Ascendance Of Ashton Pearce A WORTHY REWARD
After the warm glowing light had vanished. Ashton stood back, he could feel the weight of the energy that had left his body. He knew that this was going to briefly take a toll on him but he was a prepared for it. Elizabeth made to sit up but Ashton stretched his hand to steady her and keep her in place. "You should rest a little." He advised. "Just like every other medication, you will need all the energy you can muster to continue with the healing process, so it's only advisable to rest a little more. " He explained but Elizabeth sat up anyway. "I've been on my back for close to three years now." She said as her once pale face was now full of life. "Lying down is the last thing on my mind right now." She said with a smile. Ashton nodded his head at that and looked away. "Who knew my secret wish to see a handsome guy would come with the very thing I need the most?" She said and he looked at her. "Thank you." She said gratefully. "You are welcome." Ashton responded returning the s
The Unpredicted Ascendance Of Ashton Pearce SECRETS
Ashton and Thomas got into Thomas' car and Ashton waited quietly for Thomas to ignite the engine of the car but it seemed Thomas had other plans. Ashton turned to look at him in wonder and caught Thomas watching him with angry yet narrowed eyes. Ashton was beginning to get pretty uncomfortable with that glare. He shifted uncomfortably in his seat, remembering that he hadn't buckled his seat belt. He turned and quickly did that. Seeing that he had securely fastened his seat belt, he sat back and turned to Thomas to find him still staring at him. What was this? He wondered. "What?" Ashton finally asked, puzzled by Thomas' intense scrutiny. Thomas remained silent, his gaze scorching. Ashton's discomfort grew as he tried to decipher Thomas' unreadable expression. That was why he had asked incredulously. But Thomas kept staring at him. He was looking a him like he was some sort of new stuff, like he was some sort of weird alien. "What is it Thomas?" He asked him and Thomas watched him, e
The Unpredicted Ascendance Of Ashton Pearce SALON GOSSIPS
Rebecca got home feeling exhausted. She was pretty much tired of the entire activities of the day. She had a long day at work, what with going with Myles to see that friend of the Coopers. The same one whom they met at the club, what was his name again? She honestly couldn't remember his name. She got into the living room and slumped into the nearest couch. The room seemed dark and so she didn't realize that she had company until they spoke. "How was work today?" A voice spoke very calmly and Rebecca practically jumped to her feet and almost ran away from the room thanks to the fact that the room was dark and she couldn't see exactly where she would be running to.Diana turned on the light beside her to reveal to Rebecca that she was sitting across her on a couch cross legged. "Shit Mom!" Rebecca exclaimed in anger as she tried to steady her breathing and fastly beating heart beat. "What are you doing in here?" She asked. Diana regarded her daughter. "How did you even get in?" Reb
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THE FALL OF REBECCA KNOWLES
The night was thick and the wind blew incessantly as Rebecca Knowles sat alone in her dark study. Her fingers drummed anxiously and noisily against the glass table as she mulled and thought over and over about the events of the past few weeks. She had played her hand well, or so she had thought. Manipulating Ashton and blackmailing him with Kelvin was one of her best plans in her grand scheme—everything had gone exactly as she planned. She let out a laughter at the thought. Soon and no one would hear anymore about the man, Ashton Pearce. He would be long gone, and so would his legacy. She was going to make sure of it. But right now, there was this unusual feeling of unease that was beginning to creep in. Things weren’t adding up. No doubt, Ashton had been far too calm lately, and she could feel something shifting beneath the surface, something she hadn’t accounted for. She hoped that it wasn't exactly what it was that she was thinking. As far as she knew, Ashton had asked to see Ke
A Web of Lies
Ashton paced the length of his living room, the dark light of the evening made out very long shadows against the walls. His mind raced as ge struggled to process the bombshell his informant had just dropped on him. For the last few weeks, Rebecca had held the upper hand, weaponizing that kid against him, threatening to take away the one thing he had vowed to protect above all else. But now, everything had shifted. The truth, as ugly as it was, lay before him. Kelvin wasn’t even his son.He grabbed his head as he felt the migraine come down on his oh so heavily. She was sick, Rebecca. His phone buzzed on the coffee table, and without hesitation, he grabbed it, his thumb hovered frantically over Thomas Gomez's contact. Ashton’s mind flashed back to their last conversation—the one where Thomas had warned him about Rebecca’s unpredictability. He was right, more than Ashton wanted to admit.Taking a deep breath, Ashton hit the call button. It rang twice before Thomas answered.“Gomez,”
The Unraveling Deceptions
Ashton had barely left the bar when his phone rang again. This time, it wasn’t Marco or Elizabeth—it was someone unexpected. He glanced at the screen and saw the name. A cold chill washed over him as he hesitated for a moment before answering.“Pearce,” the voice on the other end growled, low and menacing. It was Gregory, one of Rebecca’s most trusted associates and a man who had never hidden his disdain for Ashton. “We need to talk. Now.”Ashton’s hand tightened around his phone. “What do you want, Gregory?” he asked. “There’s no time for games. Meet me at the old pier in thirty minutes. Don’t be late.” The line went dead before Ashton could reply.A sense of unease settled over him. What could Gregory possibly want? He had never approached Ashton directly before, and the suddenness of the call reeked of desperation. Ashton wasn’t a fool—he knew he was walking into something dangerous. But if Gregory had information or was willing to talk, it was worth the risk.He texted Elizabeth
The Truth Unveiled
Ashton’s thoughts raced as he walked alongside Elizabeth, their footsteps echoed down the dimly lit streets. The weight of Rebecca’s threats still hung heavily in the air, but Elizabeth’s revelation about the mysterious meeting had lit a fire within him. He needed answers—and fast. His phone buzzed in his pocket, and when he saw the name on the screen, a flicker of hope stirred within him.It was his contact, the spy he had placed to gather intel on Rebecca."Ashton," the voice on the other end was low, cautious. "I’ve got something big. Meet me at the usual spot in an hour. You need to hear this in person." He said to him. Ashton nodded, though the man couldn’t see him. "I’ll be there." He said. Elizabeth looked at him questioningly, and Ashton explained, “It’s my guy. He has something—something important. This might be the break we need.” he said to her. Elizabeth nodded, her expression unreadable but supportive. "I’ll come with you." She said. They headed to the meeting plac
A Clash of Will
Ashton stood under the shower, the steam enveloped him like a shroud. The water cascaded down his body and it washed away the remnants of the earlier confrontation with Rebecca, but he knew the bitterness of her words lingered in his mind like a stain that wouldn't come out. He could hear her mocking laughter echoing in the recesses of his thoughts, taunting him with the possibility of losing everything he held dear, including his son and his job.His phone buzzed incessantly on the counter, jolting him from his thoughts. Elizabeth's name flashed on the screen, and he immediately felt a feeling of urgency mixed with dread. He had kept her in the dark about the fallout with Rebecca, not wanting to drag her into the chaos. But as he turned off the water and toweled himself off, he knew he couldn't hide from her forever.After pulling on a pair of sweatpants and a loose t-shirt, he picked up the phone and answered. “Hey, Liz." He said. “Ashton,” Elizabeth’s voice came through, steady a
The Countermove
Ashton leaned back in his chair, the leather creaking beneath him as he stared at the glowing screen of his phone. The fury that had once consumed him now simmered beneath a surface of determination. Rebecca had made her move, but he was ready to play the game on his own terms. He had to find a way to outsmart her—find a way to reclaim not just his son, but his entire life.He opened his contact list, scrolling through names until he landed on the one that stood out. A name he hadn’t thought he’d have to rely on again: Myles Jameson. They hadn’t spoken since their falling out over the rumors, but desperate times called for desperate measures.With a deep breath, he dialed Myles’ number, his heart racing as the line rang. He had no idea how Myles would react after everything that had happened, but he couldn’t let fear hold him back.The call connected, and after a few rings, Myles’ voice broke through. “Ashton? Is that you?” Myles asked. “Yeah, it’s me,” Ashton replied, trying to kee
The Fall Begins
Ashton Pearce paced back and forth in his apartment, his phone was clutched tightly in his hand as he paced. The walls felt like they were closing in on him, like they were going to suffocate him as the weight of his situation bore down on him. His career, his reputation—everything he had worked so hard for—was now on the line, and he knew exactly who was behind it. Rebecca.Why was she being this way ?Why did she had to be so cruel and evil to him?The sound of his phone dialing Rebecca’s number sent a jolt of fury through him. He'd had enough of her games. After about three rings, the line finally clicked open and her cool, composed voice greeted him.“Ashton,” Rebecca said, her tone was smooth. It was laced with a venomous sweetness that made his blood boil. “What a surprise.” She purred into the phone. “Cut the crap, Rebecca,” Ashton snapped at her, he was unable to keep the anger from his voice. “I want to see my son. Where’s Kelvin?” he demanded. Since she claimed he was h
The Tightens
Rebecca’s mind still buzzed endlessly with how intense and the discussions of her meeting she had with Miguel as the car cruised through the darkened city streets. She glanced out of the window, and watched the blurred lights as they passed, but her thoughts has already spinned ahead, she anticipated her next move. Miguel was a snake, she knew that much, but for now, he was her snake—one she could use to finally dismantle the Cooper empire alongside Ashton Pearce and claim her victory.But as much as she felt in control, there was a gnawing voice in the back of her mind. Was she truly prepared for what working with Miguel would entail? She knew that she wasn’t naive. Miguel played by his own rules, and while he may have agreed to their alliance, she knew trust was a fragile thing in their world. Still, the adrenaline that coarsed through her vein was undeniable. The rush of power, the thrill of knowing she was about to topple giants—it was almost addictive. Myles wouldn’t underst
Dangerous Alliance
Rebecca stepped out of the sleek black car, the hum of the city faded as she stood before the entrance to Miguel’s exclusive club, the same one she had been to with Myles but tonight, let's just say she was doing things in her own terms and by that, going with Myles was too much crowd. The neon lights flickered above the doorway, it illuminated an eerie glow on the street. Tonight was different—tonight, she had come alone.Myles had no idea about her plan, and she oh so discreetly intended to keep it that way. This was her decision, her strategy to forge a new alliance and take control of the situation. Myles could be too cautious, too predictable. But Rebecca knew that if they were going to bring down the Coopers, they needed someone ruthless, someone like Miguel.Not that she hadn't slandered him behind his back, but he mustn't know about that. She was dressed to kill, she wore a dark emerald dress that hugged her frame, it exuded power and confidence. Her heels clicked against the
