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CHAPTER 35: FINGERS IN ONE ANOTHER’S FACE
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My Stepson Is a Bully CHAPTER 36: THE FACE OF THE MURDERER
KATIE’S POVI settled on my bed, letting the events of the morning replay in my mind. I still found it hard to believe that someone had poisoned Maverick. The horror that followed, the fear that I might be the next in line. After all, I was his wife.If he had died outside, I would have believed that his opponents had killed him, but in this house. In his own home.My lips quivered in the aftermath of the shock.The fact that it only meant I had to keep Maverick's company running made me more unsettled. If I decided to resign now and go live my life somewhere far from here, would they point fingers at me? Deep down, I doubted that Maverick would have wanted that.Now, I just had to wait until one of his sons got greedy and decided he wanted Maverick’s company. Or maybe when Hunter comes of age. Whichever way it was, I just wanted to get out of this mud.I had been doing a great job so far under his supervision, but how good was I really? Well, I guess I was about to find out now that
My Stepson Is a Bully CHAPTER 37: DESTINY TOYS WITH US
KATIE’S POVThe black police van pulled up at the station, and the door was opened for us to descend. I heaved a sigh of relief. Sitting in the back seat with Axel and Blaze on either side had been highly uncomfortable. Not only was my shoulder pressed against Blaze's, but we were literally breathing the same air. I could directly inhale the sweet aroma of his perfume.And Axel was, well..cold. The temperature in the van dropped the minute he entered. I could tell he still suspected me just as strongly, and I wondered why it was so easy for him to be convinced I was the one.In all, the tension there was too much for me. No one spoke a word to break the ice. It seemed we were all fine with pretending not to know one another. I wondered why the twins didn't talk, though. Was there a rift between them, too? Or had Maverick's death just brought out the worst in both of them? The policeman had told us as we were led in that we were going for questioning. We were to say the absolute trut
My Stepson Is a Bully CHAPTER 38: THE REAL FACES
KATIE’S POV“Please sit, ma'am,” the blond haired police inspector said to me, motioning to a chair opposite his. I glanced back at the policeman who had led me in, a bit scared. This was the first time I would be questioned, and I didn't know what to expect.He gave me a slight nod before walking away. Turning to look at the blonde inspector, I noticed he had a stoic expression on his face, and I couldn't help but sigh before settling down, my hands folded calmly on my lap. “Our conversation will be recorded.“ He informed before pushing the button of the recording device on the table. “Who is Maverick Griffin to you?““He's my husband,” I answered. And watched his eyebrows raise.“According to the marriage files, you're his second wife. Can you tell me the circumstances surrounding your marriage?“I kept mute for a while as I tried to process how to place it without tainting Maverick’s image.“How will that help your investigation?“ I put forth, I needed to know what I was getting
My Stepson Is a Bully CHAPTER 39: THE AUTHOR OF CONFUSION
KATIE’S POVAxel's girlfriend did come as she promised. I thought she would take just Axel, as Lily had done, but she surprised me by asking me to follow them. Well, that solved the problem of who would come to bail me out. I was glad to breathe the clean air of the evening as we were let out of the station. Never again, I told myself, will I go in there for whatever reason. Even if it meant running away when the police came for an 'interview,’ I would do so without breaking a sweat. The drive back to the mansion was silent. Well, she had music playing softly from the speaker like she was attempting to ease the tension, but that did not qualify as something to break the ice. She didn't even say a word to Axel, and my eyes darted between them, confused.Were they arguing? However, he didn't seem tense around her as he had been with me in the cell. But I did not attempt to ask. I had more than enough headaches of my own.The house was quiet, too. The workers were doing their jobs as
My Stepson Is a Bully CHAPTER 40: MORE NEWS
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My Stepson Is a Bully CHAPTER 41: IT LOOKS LIKE A SETUP
KATIE’S POVMy heart skipped a beat, causing me to take in a deep breath, preparing myself for whatever she was about to say. “Oh, you don't need to look so agitated,” She pointed out and let out a little laugh. “It's essential, but I see you have something to do.“ She reminded, her eyes darting to my hands.“Oh, this?“ I motioned to the papers in my hand. “I'm just taking them to Shane. He has to file and sort them out.““Since when did we get a lot of paperwork?“ She asked, falling into step behind me. Well, she didn't seem to be in such a hurry to deliver whatever message she had for me, so I guess there wasn't bad news, right?“My thoughts exactly. One day out of here, and it seems a lot has gone under. I'll need to get more flash drives, though I'm sure we have enough already. Can't have lots of paper when we have computers.“My secretary, Tess, nodded in agreement. “I heard your big announcement earlier.“ she said, changing the topic.“Oh yes.. not sure you found out through
My Stepson Is a Bully CHAPTER 42: HE KNOWS SOMETHING
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My Stepson Is a Bully CHAPTER 43: I KILLED MAVERICK
AUTHOR’S POVMatt was talking, but Blaze could barely hear what he was saying. Not because he couldn't attend but because he wasn't listening. The reports the manager had brought to him since Friday had been sitting on his desk without him sparing them a glance. How could he bother himself with workers' reports when his life turned upside down? How he managed to hijack him and make him sit was still a mystery to Blaze. He had been patronizing him with grunts and nods of the head since he started talking. Blaze placed his hand on his chin, leaning on it. Now, why was Matt looking at him expectantly?“Sorry, I didn't get your question,” he said, sure that he had been asked some questions.“I asked if you understand why we have to let Miss Liana go.“ Matt said, repeating himself. He had asked the same question twice, so why did the CEO still have to ask him to repeat himself?“Oh, right." he had no idea who Liana was, but if the manager here felt that she shouldn't be working here anym
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