Ditching Me for His 'Soulmate'? His Loss. Next Stop: My New Life novel Chapter 12

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Soon, the assistant had everything Jaxon wanted.

He couldn’t believe it, muttered, “There’s ANOTHER connection?”

Assistant spoke carefully. “Mrs. Reed’s mom was the Blackstones‘ adopted daughter–one of those switched–at–birth deals.”

“After the Blackstones found their real kid, Mrs. Reed’s mom backed off to keep things cool.”

“But the old folks still gave a shit about her–raised her till eighteen, been looking for her ever since.”

“Thing is, Mrs. Reed’s mom died young, so she had no clue about any of this.”

Jaxon could barely speak. “When the hell did she hook up with them?”

Assistant looked nervous. “No idea, but it was Blackstone guys who grabbed her.”

“She was laid up in their hospital for two weeks.”

“Got this from some janitor we bought.”

With that, he handed Jaxon a photo.

Picture showed a woman pale as death, oxygen mask, tubes everywhere.

Jaxon couldn’t look, crushed the photo in his fist,

The assistant spoke up again. “Sir, we’re getting hit with illegal trading charges. Gotta be the Blackstones hitting back.”

“Seattle Blackstones are serious power players. Maybe go back to Boston first? Handle the

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shareholders?”

Jaxon shook his head, kept walking. “Book the next flight to Seattle.”

When Jaxon showed up, I was just lying in bed staring out the window.

“Phoenix.”

Jaxon’s eyes were bloodshot, tried to come closer but Blackstone security stopped him.

I said quietly, “Let him in.”

Jaxon walked over, stood in front of me.

His mouth kept moving but no words came out.

I laughed softly. “Jaxon, I never thought our marriage was just some business deal.”

His face changed completely. “Phoenix-”

I cut him off. “Since I was twelve, first time I saw you, I was gone.”

“You were on stage playing violin.”

“I came in last place. Dad was tearing into me in the audience. You made him stop.”

I tilted my head, trying to remember. “You told me if I didn’t like it, quit. Do what makes me happy.”

“So I became a doctor.” /

“Jaxon, I was crazy about you for forever.”

“You don’t even know how excited I was finding out you were gonna be my husband.”

“I literally cried from happiness.”

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“Even after you crushed me on our wedding night with that prenup shit–I still loved you.”

“Thought I could win you over. Five whole years. Night after night.”

“Waiting around like an idiot. I can’t do this anymore.”

“Just… done.”

Jaxon stood there forever, tears in his eyes. “I’m sorry, Phoenix.”

“I didn’t know. Sorry, I had no fucking clue about any of this.”

I laughed bitterly, eyes going cold. “Our deal was up–I just wanted to walk away clean.”

“But you did some seriously fucked up shit to me, Jaxon.”

“So now? We’re gonna destroy each other.”

Jaxon dropped to his knees. “Phoenix, I fucked up. I can fix this.”

“I was just faking it to keep Scarlett happy, didn’t mean to really hurt you.

“That asshole and Scarlett set this whole thing up. Phoenix, I already took care of them.”

“And Scarlett–she looked like my sister who died. Phoenix, she messed with my head.”

Jaxon grunted, eyes wide at the knife in his chest.

I stared at him coldly. “Jaxon, you owe me way more than this shit.”

“Ha. You always used Dad’s company to make me your bitch. Now it’s your turn.”

Jaxon yanked the knife out, grabbed my hand, stabbed himself again.

He coughed up blood.

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I jerked back, shocked. “Jaxon?”

Jaxon smiled at me. “Phoenix, I know the shit I did–there’s no fixing it.”

“You wanna fuck me up? Go for it.”

“Just hit harder next time like I showed you. You’re too weak to get my heart.”

Total chaos in the room.

Jaxon wouldn’t leave–they did emergency treatment right on the floor.

He kept staring at me, voice breaking. “Phoenix, I really do love you.”

“Shit, I’m such an idiot for not seeing it sooner.”

I turned away, wouldn’t look at him. “Grandpa’s going after your company. His decision, nothing I can change.”

Just then, this tall guy walked in.

He dragged Jaxon right out. “Get this trash outta Phoenix’s room.”

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