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The Unpredicted Ascendance Of Ashton Pearce THE CONSPIRACY
Ashton sat in his office working on his laptop computer. While he sat there, his mind drifted back to the weekend Elizabeth’s recovery. He thought about how happy she was that she was finally okay. He was glad that she was. He wanted to see her that way more often and he was sad that she had to go back to being sick. He glanced at the clock and noted the time; Thomas Gomez hadn't arrived yet and he was due to arrive any moment now. Ashton was waiting impatiently for him, he was more than eager to share tp Thomas about what had happened over the weekend. Ashton had decided to not involve or bother Thomas on anything that happened but now he wanted to spill everything. Just as he was gathering his thoughts, Thomas burst into the room, he eyed Ashton as he entered with an expression that said that he was kind of worried that something had happened. "Ashton," Thomas began as he turned and shut the door behind him. "I've been hearing some unsettling rumours. What happened over the weeken
The Unpredicted Ascendance Of Ashton Pearce TRIAL AND TRIBULATION
Thomas paced outside the law office, his mind raced with thoughts of Ashton’s unjust arrest. He felt a deep-seated anger and frustration towards Rebecca. She had always been a thorn in their side, but this latest move felt like a calculated strike meant to completely destroy Ashton. He took a deep breath and pushed open the heavy wooden door, making his way to the office of their trusted lawyer, Benjamin Harper.Benjamin looked up from his desk, his expression shifting from mild curiosity to concern as he saw Thomas’s face. He gestured for Thomas to take a seat."Thomas, you look like you’ve been through a storm. What's going on?" Benjamin asked, his tone was calm yet inviting.Thomas didn’t waste time with pleasantries. "Ashton’s been arrested. We have to get him out, Ben. They’re not telling us what the charges are,
The Unpredicted Ascendance Of Ashton Pearce PAY BACK TIME
At the police station, Ashton was summoned to the interrogation room. He had been through several rounds of questioning already, but this time felt different. As he entered the room, he was surprised to see Rebecca sitting at the table, her expression was cold and calculating. She smiled at him, as if they weren't enemies. "Rebecca," Ashton said in a steady voice despite the fact that the room was tensed. "Hello, Ashton," she replied, her tone was that of someone with false sweetness. Like she was pretending to be a sweet person. "I thought it was time we had a little chat." She told him. Ashton sat down across from her, meeting her gaze head-on. "What do you want, Rebecca?" He asked her. "I want you to understand the gravity of your situation," she said. "You’ve been a thorn in my side for too long, and now you’re paying the price. But it doesn’t have to be this way." She told him. The audacity in her words Ashton thought as he raised an eyebrow. "What are you suggesting?" He
The Unpredicted Ascendance Of Ashton Pearce THE COFFEE SHOP
"I guess we would find that out shall we not?" She asked him, Rebecca. "Why don't you tell that to everyone and especially her?" She said, "No." He said and she smiled as she let out a scoff. Ashton’s words hung in the air, and he watched Rebecca’s face twist into a mask of barely concealed rage. Her eyes flashed with a dangerous look, but Ashton refused to back down. This was his moment to stand firm and confront the woman who had tormented him for so long."Elizabeth and I are just friends," Ashton reiterated. "There's nothing more to it."he said and Elizabeth looked at him at the same time that Rebecca let out a tight smile. "Oh, Ashton, always the noble one. But do you think anyone will believe your lies? You’ve been playing the hero for too long, and people are starting to see through your façade." She said in a venomous voice. Ashton leaned forward to her and his voice steady. "The only one playing games here is you, Rebecca. And now, everyone is starting to see the truth
The Unpredicted Ascendance Of Ashton Pearce OUT FOR REVENGE!
Rebecca stood up from her cell when the guard called her. Apparently she had a visitor. She let out a sigh as she walked out of her holding room or whatever you would call the place she was. Taking the turn, she saw that it was Myles who had come to see her. She let out a huff as she walked out of the place. She took the waiting empty seat and sighed as she looked away. Myles watched her for a moment before he spoke. He had on his lips a small sympathetic smile. He was lucky she wasn't seeing it. "It's good to see you once again." He said to her, She was silent. Her eyes were turned away from him. "How are you doing? How have you been keeping up?" He asked her and she scoffed. Well could he not see with his eyes? She wondered as she turned to look at him with a scowl on her face. Myles nodded his head repeatedly and dared, he say, . He got the message now, he guesses. "Right." He muttered and he looked at his fingers. She turned away from him again. It was obvious that she didn'
The Unpredicted Ascendance Of Ashton Pearce PLOTS AND CONNIVINGS
Rebecca was more than determined to get back at Ashton. She wanted nothing more than to make him pay and to do so, so dearly. If it were possible to make him pay with his blood she would want that. Late one night, as Rebecca pored over documents, she had stayed awake in order to get to the bottom of the situation. She spent hours unending until she came across something. She let out a smile on seeing it as she felt in that moment, a flicker of triumph washing over her features. She had just stumbled upon an important piece of evidence linking Thomas to a series of illegal transactions. This was her golden ticket not just to freedom, but to revenge."Finally." She muttered to herself as she smiled. "Thomas and Ashton would be going down together. Oh Thomas Gomez, it's not my fault that you decided to be what you chose to be, and on whose side you choose to be on. '' She said to herself. She was glad that it was all falling in place. Finally, The next morning, she met with Dunbar and
The Unpredicted Ascendance Of Ashton Pearce OUT WITH FRIENDS AGAIN
Elizabeth Cooper this time around went out of her way to throw a lavish party. According to her,this was her way of celebrating her survival. Again. You know the saying, once beaten, twice shy huh? She had gone out of her way and got the preparations in place. Well of course the Coopers' abode was a picture of elegance as always, adorned with glittering lights and floral arrangements that exuded sophistication to prove that the Coopers were indeed who they said they were. The guest list was equally impressive, comprising some of the most influential figures in town, including Myles Jameson, Ashton Pearce, Thomas Gomez, Michael, Laura, and Anthony. All Elizabeth's friends and business associates if you would call them that. As the evening progressed, laughter and clinking glasses filled the air. Elizabeth and her mother floated between conversations, ensuring everyone felt welcome. She was blissfully unaware of the storm brewing just beneath the surface, unaware that Rebecca had been
The Unpredicted Ascendance Of Ashton Pearce VISITING HOURS
Ashton Pierce stood at the entrance of the Cooper mansion, again. He let out a sigh as he felt that usual feeling of familiarity come over him. He was all smiles on this day. He had the intention of seeing Angel today. The other day he wasn't able to see her and since then it had been from one whirlwind of trouble unto the other. He had finally gotten time to go see her and he wanted to make the most of that opportunity now that he got the chance. He held the little box that contained the brand new phone which he had gotten for Angel. He was sure that she must have forgotten about the promise he made to her a while ago about getting her a cell phone. This was the perfect time as he had just received his , well, not so first paycheck from Thomas. A butler answered the door and recognized Ashton instantly. That was quite a relief, Ashton thought. “Good evening, Mr. Pearce. Miss Cooper is expecting you,” he said with a polite bow and that made Ashton chuckle. "Oh no," he said to him.
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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
