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The Strong Survive Love Against All Odds

The Strong Survive Love Against All Odds

Author: Charmeleon
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Chapter 1 Unwanted Attention

Word Count: 2405    |    Released on: 19/08/2022

his father's steely grey eyes, slightly leaning towards him. Eyes that were so similar to his o

lt the muscle underneath his left eye twitch

. You're wearin

ed to be in court in --" he check

condition too and he told me the stress was getting to h

n too hard, but never realized he had health issues. Jo

he is a very bright young lady. Give her a chanc

th Alexander Ward was a futile exercise. He still tried. "Besides, it was never mentioned

xander sat back in his leather wingback chair. His expression

I don't have time to teach her." Chase stood, shrugging on his Armani jac

warning, Son. Don't be too quick to judge on appearances. This is a big

from it, Chase scoffed. "Well, you're throwing her into my po

r. Studied Paralegal at Harvard but had n

would appoint. He sighed again and caught Alexander's

hree months'

to reading an article about modern day piracy off the West Coast of Africa i

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sweaty. She wiped them on her navy skirt, glancing around to make sure no one saw that move. Show no weakness. The Xanax

couldn't find much information about Chase Ward

and 'formidable' were used to describe him. She could only hope that he would be a kind b

ding of the elevator. Some people

features, high cheekbones, aquiline nose with a neat, short dark beard framing his mouth. Perf

ght to herself and just as cold. She wondered if her skirt had ridden up to warrant such a disdainful look. She smoothed her hand

*

tiful. Ivory skin – just a touch of makeup. He hated it when women plastered themselves with beauty p

e observed when she came walking towards him. She smiled which lit up her striking blue eyes. Her gol

's a pleasure

rept up from her neck to her cheeks. A twin

't have time for niceties. I am

urse,

elevator a whiff of her perfume enveloped him. It smelled flo

aring ahead of her, not even looking his way. Well, she got the message alright. Chase Ward won't be

Johnson came to meet them. Mr. Johnson had been with the firm for years and Chase trusted him with his life. The mer

acement. Please see to it that she gets settled." He glanced

red documents into Chase's hands. "Don't worry about a th

gnored the girl pointedly. "Resc

y done,

hed to the elevator b

*

least he had a kind face. Other than the unmannered asshole

if you please." Johnson l

eater russet leather couch hung a courtroom sketch of the m

offee table completed the waiting area. Her desk faced the clients' area

image of his father, just a younger version. But that was where the similarities ended. She found Mr.

ve herself worthy of his trust. Even i

ing explaining what he expected of Chri

mistakes slip through, Mr. Ward is not a difficult man to work wit

ay or the highwa

He's been under a lot of pressure lately s

it. So, what you are in fact trying t

with mirth. "Exactly. I have a feeli

doubts about it. But

spun with information overload. Fortunately, the client

Johnson introduced her to their respective secretaries. She smiled until her face felt stiff. The l

e was curious to know if Mr. Johnson was as old

Ward." He smiled, gazing into the distance. "He adored his father and came in here almost daily to spend time with him. That

he welcomed the offer. She was ravenous. Being nervous about her first day, Chris

fair, broad shouldered, not as broodingly handsome as Mr. Ward junio

you, sir?" She managed to gi

it's

n?" What the hell

" He stretched out his hand and enveloped hers. "Mason Pritchard, at your service." He brought her h

t she was s

ard, pleased to meet you. Unfortunate

And let me tell you, I am not disappointed." His eyes wandered over her entire body. "It's abou

pet peeves was how people - men in particular - treated her like some

ut no such luck. He plopped himself on her desk. She glared at him, frowning, her plump lips narrowed

to show his innocent intent. "It's just a compliment, Miss... M

the door. She breathed a sigh of relief. But the relief quickly

voice lashed th

almost overturning the computer scree

a folder on the desk, those grey eyes boring into C

-flop and she had to swallow hard. He

t herself under control. Christine concentrated on her b

uisition, Chase. Kudos to you." P

t appreciate you bothering my secre

. "Okay, okay I'm leaving. See you later,

flirt all you want with the men in this building, but not on my time.

had rushed to her face, making her head throb with a

croscope. "Good to know. Now be a good girl and fetch me a coffee and a muffin.

ristine stomped down the corridor, passin

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1 Chapter 1 Unwanted Attention2 Chapter 2 Bullied by the Boss3 Chapter 3 Friendly Drinks4 Chapter 4 It's Complicated5 Chapter 5 Overtime6 Chapter 6 Elevator Emergency7 Chapter 7 Frustration8 Chapter 8 Demons at the Door9 Chapter 9 Saved by the Boss10 Chapter 10 Rude Awakening11 Chapter 11 Little Revelations12 Chapter 12 Date Night13 Chapter 13 Goodbye, goodbye14 Chapter 14 Disaster Flight15 Chapter 15 Lost16 Chapter 16 The Island17 Chapter 17 Taste like Chicken18 Chapter 18 The Corpse19 Chapter 19 Wanting20 Chapter 20 Amanda21 Chapter 21 Loving the Boss22 Chapter 22 The Storm23 Chapter 23 The Cave24 Chapter 24 Dinner25 Chapter 25 Loot26 Chapter 26 Pirates27 Chapter 27 Close Shave28 Chapter 28 The Search 29 Chapter 29 Bad Luck30 Chapter 30 Prisoners31 Chapter 31 Contact32 Chapter 32 Escape plan33 Chapter 33 Success 34 Chapter 34 Safe at Last35 Chapter 35 Home36 Chapter 36 Cala Lilies37 Chapter 37 Night Terrors38 Chapter 38 Parents39 Chapter 39 Pregnant40 Chapter 40 First Date41 Chapter 41 Back at Work42 Chapter 42 Camilla43 Chapter 43 Trapped44 Chapter 44 Missing45 Chapter 45 Loose Ends46 Chapter 46 Arrested47 Chapter 47 Nightmare come true48 Chapter 48 Nothing but the Truth49 Chapter 49 Photographs 50 Chapter 50 Heartbreak51 Chapter 51 Drugs in the Apartment52 Chapter 52 Keeping Friends Close53 Chapter 53 She's leaving54 Chapter 54 Heartbroken55 Chapter 55 Not What It Seems56 Chapter 56 Bad Headspace57 Chapter 57 Searching for Evidence58 Chapter 58 It's a Boy59 Chapter 59 A Waiting Game60 Chapter 60 A Nasty Surprise61 Chapter 61 Truth will out62 Chapter 62 Collateral Damage63 Chapter 63 The Video64 Chapter 64 To Save Christine65 Chapter 65 An Escape Plan66 Chapter 66 Taken67 Chapter 67 Road trip68 Chapter 68 Chase's Escape69 Chapter 69 Finding Chase70 Chapter 70 Wards on the Road71 Chapter 71 Coming for you, Mason72 Chapter 72 Narrow escape73 Chapter 73 Closer74 Chapter 74 Blocked75 Chapter 75 Showdown76 Chapter 76 A Death77 Chapter 77 Erica on a Mission78 Chapter 78 Free at Last79 Chapter 79 Aftermath80 Chapter 80 Unspoken81 Chapter 81 Plans and Portraits82 Chapter 82 The Root of the Problem83 Chapter 83 Facing the Truth84 Chapter 84 Crimes of the Past85 Chapter 85 A New Beginning