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The Unpredicted Ascendance Of Ashton Pearce The Proposal
Ashton stood in front of the full-length mirror in his bedroom, he carefully adjusted the collar of his crisp, white shirt. His hands trembled slightly, it was a mixture of nerves and anticipation as they surged through him. Tonight was the night. He had waited long enough, and it was time to take the next step with Elizabeth. He had it coming for a long time, you know. Thomas’s words from earlier that day echoed in his mind."Rebecca’s not going to do anything to you, mate. She’s lost her leverage. It’s time to focus on your future." Thomas had said to him while they had lunch. For so long, Ashton had let the specter of Rebecca’s presence weigh on his mind. Her manipulations, her attempts to undermine him and to seek, this incomprehensible revenge which she sought for all her life and part of his, a revenge which was supposed to be the reverse case as he was the one who was ruined by her after their divorce— all of it had kept him cautious, it made him to always look over his shou
The Unpredicted Ascendance Of Ashton Pearce A Subsequent Plan B
Elizabeth Cooper stepped through the door of her family’s grand estate, the warmth of the day’s events still radiated through her. Her parents had been called up for an impromptu meeting and she had to return home alone. The engagement ring on her finger glinted in the evening light as she closed the door behind her, she casually leaned back against it for a moment. She couldn’t stop the smile that spread across her face—she was engaged. To Ashton Pearce. The man she loved, the man she was going to spend the rest of her life with. She couldn't be any happier. But the moment was short-lived."Elizabeth," a familiar voice called out from the living room. Her heart sank slightly, she recognized the stern tone of Myles. There was no mistaking it—something was wrong. It has been long since she last spoke to him and seeing him there at that time, it was ...... creepy she had to say. She stepped into the lavishly decorated room and found Myles pacing by the window, his phone in hand. H
The Unpredicted Ascendance Of Ashton Pearce A Devil's Hand
Ashton Pearce slumped back on the couch in his sparsely furnished apartment, his head spinned from the chaos that had only that evening just erupted in the past few hours. The room was dark, it was lit only by the flash of his phone, which on its own part buzzed incessantly on the coffee table. He glared at it, he was honestly tempted to throw it against the wall. His heart pounded in frustration, anger, and disbelief.How could these allegations that were false by the way, be flying so quickly? He wondered. The news was everywhere. His engagement to Elizabeth Cooper, which by the way, should have been the happiest moment of his life, but now, now if had turned into a media frenzy, fueled by rumors he frankly didn't know what they were all about. He knew who was doing this though and it was infuriating. Now, his name was plastered on every gossip blog, every tabloid, and every social media platform. And what was the story? That he was a liar, a manipulator, and worst of all—that he
The Unpredicted Ascendance Of Ashton Pearce The Perfect Stage
Rebecca Knowles entered the brightly lit studio with an air of satisfaction about her. Yes. This was it. It was finally time to get her game on. Oh Ashton Pearce, you honestly have no idea about what is coming for you, you know. The production crew greeted her warmly, and she flashed a charming smile their way, a smile by the way that masked the venom that brewed inside her. Today was her moment—the interview she had orchestrated would air her fabricated side of the story to the world. She was about to paint Ashton Pearce as a heartless man who had abandoned her and their supposed child for a wealthier woman, and no one would question it.The studio was bustling with activity as the producers and hosts prepped for the big moment. Rebecca felt a surge of excitement as she was escorted to the interview room. Her black tailored suit exuded both elegance and power, it frankly made her to feel really invincible. This was her stage, and she was ready to play her role to perfection. She was
The Unpredicted Ascendance Of Ashton Pearce Cold Reception
Rebecca strode confidently out of her penthouse the next morning, she was dressed in a sharp, navy-blue business suit that radiated power and gave off what she described to be sexiness with a touch of sass. Her heels clicked against the polished marble floor as she made her way to the sleek black car where Myles was already waiting for her. This day wasn’t just another day—it was the day she would confront the federal authorities and reclaim her empire, Knowles Corps.Or so she thought....She sleekly slid into the car beside Myles, she barely spared him a glance as she reviewed the documents they were about to present. Her mind was entirely focused on getting her company back. After all, she had done her part—she had managed to paint Ashton Pearce as a villain on national television. It was only a matter of time before the public and, more importantly, the federal government, would see her as the wronged party and undo the unjust seizure of her company. That was part of her plan an
The Unpredicted Ascendance Of Ashton Pearce The Countermove
The afternoon sunlight slowly and lazily filtered through the windows of Ashton’s penthouse as he and Thomas sat in the spacious lounge, they both held whiskey glasses in their hands. The atmosphere between the two men was heavy with unspoken tension, tension about the matter at hand. Ashton stared into his glass as he swirled the amber liquid while he tried to put his thoughts into words."I can’t believe Rebecca’s gone this far," Ashton finally said, his voice was low but was filled with frustration. "She’s not just trying to ruin me professionally anymore—she’s making it personal, dragging my name through the mud, claiming I abandoned her and some imaginary child." He said in frustration. Thomas leaned back in his chair, his eyes were fixed on Ashton, thoughtful but concerned. "It’s low, I’ll give you that," he replied. "But she’s always been ambitious and vindictive. I just didn’t think she’d sink this deep into playing the victim for the public." He said. He was so disappointed
The Unpredicted Ascendance Of Ashton Pearce New Piece on The Board
Rebecca Knowles stepped out of her sleek black car, her sharp stilletho heels clicked on the stone pathway that led to the orphanage. This time, she was with her lawyer, Samuel Denton, and he followed closely behind he. He held in his hand while he walked confidently, a leather briefcase. The orphanage director once again met them at the entrance. Rebecca hid a smile. Her poor soul. She was obviously unaware of the cold storm that brewed beneath Rebecca's poised demeanor.She probably didn't read the news or listen to gossip. That was good thing...at least for Rebecca.“Ms. Knowles, we’re so glad to have you back,” the director greeted. “Kelvin is eager to meet you again.” she told her. Rebecca’s face softened, but only slightly. Of course it was only a mask, one she had perfected over the years. She shook the director’s hand, her eyes flicked toward the door, she was so eager to get the process over with. “Thank you, Ms. Peterson. We won’t take too much of your time today I promi
The Unpredicted Ascendance Of Ashton Pearce Spotlight Truth
The next day arrived with somewhat of an eerie stillness, as if the city itself was actually holding its breath in anticipation. Ashton had spent most of the morning at his field going over his plants and avoiding the endless barrage of calls from journalists. He had a gut feeling that Rebecca wasn’t done with her games, but still, he hoped that Thomas' plan was still in place. ....... Rebecca Knowles was dressed impeccably. Dressed in a perfectly tailored cream-colored dress that exuded both wealth and vulnerability, she was indeed wearing an air of victimhood that suited her well for the cameras. She arrived at the TV studio with her son. The kid's resemblance to Ashton was so undeniable even to the most casual observer. Her steps were confident, her eyes gleamed with the satisfaction of having the spotlight back on her terms.As the camera crew adjusted the lighting, Rebecca smoothed out her dress and glanced at her the child, she gave him a quick smile before she turned her atte
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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
