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The Unpredicted Ascendance Of Ashton Pearce FREED AT LAST
The sheriff unlocked the door to Ashton's cell and allowed him to come out. Ashton eyed him with tired eyes as he headed out and met face to face with Thomas. He let out a smile as he walked towards where Thomas stood. No doubt, Thomas had done something about his arrest and he was thankful for that. "Hey man." Thomas said to him as Ashton raised a brow at him tiredly. "How are you feeling?" Thomas asked him and Ashton nodded his head. "I'm good." He said to Thomas. He felt tired and exhausted. He wasn't able to have a good night's sleep because the bed in that cell was full of dirt and the sheets looked like someone had jerked off in the sheets. The mere thought of it made him want to gag. "I've been better." Ashton said, correcting himself, deciding that he in fact wasn't good. Thomas, ever ready to taunt him, saw this as an open opportunity, chuckled at him. Ashton rolled his eyes when he saw that that was what Thomas was trying to do. "I bet you had fun with them cell mates."
The Unpredicted Ascendance Of Ashton Pearce BETS AND BUCKS
"Cheers!" Ashton and Thomas said in unison as they both threw their heads back and chugged down their throats, the tiny shots of whiskey they were drinking until it was the last drop. Thomas was the first to drop his shot glass and he exhaled hotly as he shook his head feeling the hot sensation of the whiskey entering into his system. This was the fun part of their nights out. Well this and hitting on strangers. Female ones hehehe. Ashton dropped his shot glass on the table and let out a wide smile. "Oh my God I missed this so much." He said and Thomas nodded his head. He was trying to remember the last time they had gone out like this. Recently they had only been preoccupied with work and it was beginning to become destructive to them. They couldn't even concentrate on their own lives. Ashton let out a sigh. He knew that the only reason why they were both here finally was because he just got released from cell. And as much as that was bad news enough, Ashton was glad that this was
The Unpredicted Ascendance Of Ashton Pearce UNREPENTANT
Rebecca met Myles at the designated spot and she pulled over right in front of him. He got into the car and fastened his seat belt as he turned to look at Rebecca and then let out a huge sigh in exasperation. "What now?" He asked her and she turned to look at him. Rebecca was putting on a pair of dark sunshades. She scrutinised him before she spoke. "I hate him." She said to Myles and he remained silent. He didn't know what to say about that. He knew very well that there indeed was a thin line between love and hate and he was trying to decipher that line to tell what it was that she felt towards her ex husband. "I think you should tell Elizabeth about your history with him. Myles suggested and Rebecca turned to look at him sharply. "Why do I have to do that?" She asked him and for a moment, he thought that she was attacking him. He had to move backwards and away from her on reflection. "Well, you know," Myles said, trying to make her see reason with what he was saying. "So that y
The Unpredicted Ascendance Of Ashton Pearce WEEKEND HANGOUTS
Ashton walked out from his bathroom. It's been what, how many weeks since he moved into his own apartment now and it's been only a few days since the arrest. Things were pretty much back to normal he noted as he walked towards his closet with a small towel in his hands which he used to dry his wet hair. It was the weekend and so he wasn't going to the office on this day. He had plans to go see a match at the local viewing centre. He had grown used to watching football with complete strangers. That usual thrill of hugging a complete stranger who was on the same team as you, when your team won against the opposing team and that thrilling satisfaction of booing at a complete stranger when your team won against theirs was something he wasn't ready to get rid of just yet. He was just going to sit over a few bottles of drinks and laugh away at the way the men in the local bars cheered on their favourite team. Yup! You could say that this was a perfect way to spend one's weekend. Especiall
The Unpredicted Ascendance Of Ashton Pearce FRIENDS AND ENEMIES
Rebecca pulled up into the parking lot of the plaza in which Myles had texted her to come to. It was a big one. From his message the friends were hanging out for a gaming session and drinks. She turned off the engine of her car as she grabbed her designers handbag along with her designers sunshades as she got down from the car and locked it with a beep from her car keys. She looked around the place one last time before she walked into the building. Myles had directed her on the steps to take to get to where they were. She followed his direction as she walked to the waiter that showed her the elevator to take to get to the floor she was going to; the fifth floor of the building. She got into the elevator with a janitor and she chose to stand as far away from him as possible as if he carried a virus. Even the janitor noticed what she was doing with the way she went about with it. She looked away from him disgustedly as she wished that she had let him have that elevator and waited fo
The Unpredicted Ascendance Of Ashton Pearce FRENEMIES
Ashton's eyes widened when he saw Rebecca seated amongst Elizabeth's friends. Sure enough, he had his suspicions that somehow Rebecca had become friends with Elizabeth, but what he didn't expect was that he would get to meet her as Elizabeth's friend and so soon. He cleared his throat as he saw Rebecca continue to glare angrily at him, as if it was his idea for Elizabeth to bring him here in the first place. He could well have just gone on with that plan of his lounging around with a bunch of strangers, drinking beer and watching the white tigers play soccer.."Hi guys!" Elizabeth greeted her friends excitedly. They were all smiling and happy to meet her. All of them except for two people, Ashton could see. One of them was, you know who. And the second one was some guy that was seated beside her. Ashton couldn't tell why the other guy was regarding him coldly. He understood why Rebecca would glare at him, but why was the total stranger already disliking him? Unless,..... unless he s
The Unpredicted Ascendance Of Ashton Pearce MASTER MANIPULATOR
Ashton took a deep breath, feeling the magnitude of Rebecca’s question hang in the air. Everyone’s eyes were on him, waiting for his response. He could feel the tension in the room grow thicker with each passing second. His mind raced, contemplating the best way to handle this situation.He had always known Rebecca to be a master manipulator, someone who thrives on chaos and conflict. This question was a deliberate attempt to stir the pot, to create friction where there was none. Ashton knew he had the option to refuse to answer, but that might only give Rebecca more ammunition. He decided it was better to confront the question head-on, rather than ignoring her like he already planned to do and going on ahead to have more drinks. He leaned back in his chair, maintaining eye contact with Rebecca. "Elizabeth and I are just friends," he began, his voice calm and measured. "She invited me here tonight because she thought it would be good for me to socialise and meet new people. There’s
The Unpredicted Ascendance Of Ashton Pearce MANIPULATORS AND NAIVETY
Rebecca walked back home, she had left her car after it had developed a flat tire on the road. Thankfully, she was almost home and it didn't take her more than twenty minutes to walk to her mother's house. She got to the gate and buzzed the door for the door keeper to open up. It took her well over another ten minutes before the door man came to let her in. Thankfully this time she wasn't seen as a stranger again. She rolled her eyes at his lackadaisical attitude and sluggishness as she made a mental note to back lash him when she was in a better frame of mind, probably the next day. She walked into the living room and opened the door in time to see Theron immediately get up from the couch as she spotted a strange lady underneath him. She eyed them both with a bored expression on her face. "Jeez Rebecca!" Theron yelled as he zipped up his pants. "Freaking knock before getting in!" He yelled to her and she rolled her eyes at his words.As if that would change anything. "Why don't y
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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
