CH 45 Garrett He watched as Wyatt went and got the laptop from his desk and came back to log in and open the article , then hit the comments and opened a new threat for those out there to read and comment on . Allowed his name and his company picture to be shown to them all , as he responded to the comments about Garret himself , on behalf of Owens Construction . We , here at Owens Construction , already knew this was going on . We saw past the horrid reference ; that Damien Blackwell gave to myself when I called for it . I , in fact , knew that Damien and Harmony were once a couple , prior to her applying for the job as Garrett Owens secretary . That they had broken up , so I dug deeper and found a way for Garrett himself to speak with Spencer Williams ; to get her actual true reference . Garrett also informed Miss Preston of what Damien was saying about her , on her first day of work here within the company . He thought she had a right to know what her former boyfriend was saying about her , behind her back . So , yes , Harmony Preston already knew and understood it was all a lie when Mr and Mrs. Blackwell made that personal plea to her , to forgive their son . Harmony is not about to go back to Damien Blackwell . I personally handed that recording of myself speaking with Damien Blackwell , and the one of Garrett Owens speaking with Mr. Williams , over to Rachael Greenbay . What Damien Blackwell did , in my personal opinion , was not only unethical and unprofessional for a Vice President of Blackwell Industries to do to any employee . I personally felt ; it was disgusting and heartless . He aimed his anger over being caught cheating , and getting dumped by his girlfriend for his cheating ways . At the woman hed already hurt . In my eyes , he was out to inflict more pain upon her , along with the intent of ruining her reputation completely . And he claims he loved her? Did he really ? Would anyone do that to a woman they loved ? No , I think not . Harmony Preston has indeed been accepted and fully welcomed here within Owens Construction . She has moved on with her life , and in Rachael Greenbays own words , To bigger and better things . Garrett chuckled softly as he read it , I think you missed your calling Wyatt ; you should have gone into Public Relations . 1/4 CH 45 I did study journalism , wanted to learn how to deal with the press , by knowing how they do things . Thats how I met Racheal , remember , he smiled I think I touched on everything nicely . And that reference to Rachael herself , shell love it , me quoting her in her own article . Will tickle her funny bone . Clayton will be hunting you , I imagine . Garrett smiled . Ah come on boss , I had your personal approval , and Im the Beta . What can he do ? Nothing , likely just tell you hed like a heads up next time . Youd best mind link him about that so he can read it . though not even Garrett saw there was a problem with it . It was well worded and nothing bad was said about him or the company or Harmony . So it was unlikely that theyd see any backlash at all . It didnt take long for people to start hitting the like button on this new thread . Posting their own thoughts , about how Wyatt Mills and Garrett Owens were good men ; could see past all the rumours and the lies . That yes , they also believed Damien Blackwell was a vindictive , spiteful , ex boyfriend out to ruin his ex girlfriend , and for no other reason than he didnt like being dumped . That he likely thought no one would ever dump him , because he was a wealthy bachelor , was just a spoiled rich kid that had grown up thinking he was better than everyone else , could play with peoples lives and ruin them as well as get away with it . So , it begins . Wyatt smiled as he leaned back on the couch , happy with himself it seemed . Itching to do that , were you ? Garrett smiled at him . A little . He nodded I think , like you , after hearing everything the other day , hes a dirtbag and deserves to have his name dragged through the mud . I wanted to punch him one myself on Monday . How cruel can one person be ? he shook his head . Everything in her life for the past three years was a lie on that boys part , on that familys part . He shook his head and then looked at Garrett , How do you think the Blackwells will respond ? Who knows , they cant claim Damien didnt do it . Too much evidence , Garrett smiled to himself . Cant claim he is remorseful over it either , there are too many recordings , and you can hear the smile in his voice , he was happy to state what he did . He sighed a little as he thought about it I bet though ; Gregory is pitching a hell of a fit in that house of his . He knew I had that recording . I told him I did , offered for him to listen to it even . He knew that Id not released it , and now likely thinks , that after everything that happened in my office with him , his wife , and his son that Im now coming for not only Damien , but them , possibly his company even . 2/4 CH 45 I dare say hes over there right this minute with his PR team , desperately trying to figure out a way to get this off the top trending topic of the day . He nodded To find a way to respond to this himself . Hell have to be very careful about what he does now . Garrett nodded . Its a very public battle , and his words will have to be chosen wisely . Denying everything now is not on the cards . Hell have to either admit they were in the wrong , or state they had not knowledge of what Damien did . Publicly shame their own boy and likely have to send him away , until this all blows over . Could well have to step him down from the company for now , as well . Wyatt nodded , That boy is in for a world of pain , and its likely not just his doing , his parents had to know what he was doing . I dont believe he did all that on his own . I honestly dont think hes smart enough to come up with that plan to get Harmony back . Who knows , only they do . Its not going to work , nothing they do now , will see Harmony go back to them . Garrett nodded , he wouldnt even have to step in and stop her . Shed been sickened to her stomach that day . She was never going back and he knew it . Hell want another meeting , Wyatt sighed , when he realises its your doing , and he will come to that conclusion . That everything thats happened to his son , is your doing . He now knows you and Harmony have slept together . Damien let that out of the bag , so itll be seen as youve taken it personally . Garrett nodded , it was always going to come out that it was him , that had done this . The moment he released he and Harmony were together , Gregory would see it for what it was . He cant fight me , Im wealthier than he is , and right now my standing in all of this . Is much better than his or his sons . Even when it comes out that Harmony and I are dating , they wont see me in a bad light . No , youll be seen as the night in shining armour , coming to the rescue . Wyatt snorted Oh ! you prince charming you . Garrett chuckled now . Well , she did fall at my feet , how could I not help her . He stood up . On that note , I had better go and find my princess , she was going to shower and meet me for breakfast . Princess , Wyatt snorted Goddess dont go calling her that . I wont , he smiled , didnt actually think she would like it , it was just further word play from Wyatts comment was all . How are things going , she didnt mind you climbing into her bed ? Wyatt asked . 3/4 CH 45 +8 Point : No , appears not . He stopped walking and looked at his Beta I think she might actually be my Mate . She finds it hard to resist me , melts into me and takes all of me , for however long I want to be with her . Ah , tell tale signs , how does Huntley feel ? Youve not mentioned your beast in all of this . Is he awake at least ? He is , and of the opinion well be claiming her , understands I like her and … a little odd , told me its the first girl Ive ever really liked and am interested in being with more than once . Wyatt snorted Your wolf is keeping track of you . In other words , I know you once told me , even Huntley was of the opinion you were not getting another Mate . Hmm , hes not interested in anything other than defending and protecting the pack , sleeps quite a bit . Only rises up when I get angry , or he is actually needed for pack related things . He is awake now , smelled harmony as well , but told me he didnt know if she was our mate . Only the full moon would tell on that . But hes awake now ? Yes , and actively teased me this morning about hiding her from mother … Huntley thinks its funny . Thats a good sign , but if shes not your Mate , will he let you claim her ? Yes . Garrett nodded He is open to that completely . I see the two of you have conversed about Harmony . That is good and him being awake , hes likely watching her as well as needs to be awake to protect what is his . Wyatt clapped him on the back . I think all is going to work out . Youve just got to find the right time to tell her what we all are , and have her accept that . Yes , after shes been here for a while and sees I mean her no harm , no one here is mean or savage . He nodded . They left the office and headed for the dining hall . She wasnt in there , and he frowned as he looked at his watch , stated I wonder if perhaps Harmony got lost . Ill go and check shes alright . And he turned to leave the dining room to go and find her . 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