Chapter 9 The exclusive Manhattan club reeked of money - a notorious black hole for the wealthy elite to burn through their cash . Outside a private room , Rachel Campbell's slender fingers paused on the doorknob when she heard a familiar voice came out " Rachel ? Christ , I'm bored to death with that piece of ass , " Jasper Hale drawled , lighting a cigarette and exhaling with a lazy smirk that oozed arrogance . The private room erupted with his buddies ' laughter . " Can't blame you , man - even a perfect rack gets old after you've had your hands on it enough times , " snickered Mike , one of Jasper's wall street cronies . " But seriously , Jasper , " chimed in Trevor , swirling his scotch , " you sure about dumping her ? Three years is a long time . You practically stalked that girl to get her . " " Yeah , " added Derek , already three sheets to the wind , " and Rachel's body is fucking insane - those legs go all the way up to heaven . and that ass would make a priest sin . " " Why the hell would I keep hitting the same spot ? " Jasper scoffed . " I need a girl who knows her place , you know ? Like Valeria . She's wet and willing whenever I snap my fingers . Been tapping that sweet little thing for weeks now . All that drama with Rachel ? Like fucking a beautiful iceberg . " His bloodshot eyes gleamed with cruel satisfaction . " Holy shit , you're already nailing her stepsister ? " Trevor nearly choked on his drink . " That's cold - blooded , even for you ! " " That's how I roll , " Jasper bragged , adjusting himself crudely . " Valeria's got that virgin act down pat - gets on her knees like she's praying and begs for it . One ' please daddy' from those lips and I'm ready to go all night , " he grinned , making an obscene gesture . " This is why you're the king , Hale ! " Mike raised his glass . " Teaching us how to use ' em and lose ' em ! They're all just warm holes when the lights go out anyway . " " But still , her old man might- " Derek started to caution . The vulgar laughter continued while Rachel stood frozen outside , gripping the handle so tightly her knuckles turned white . Every disgusting word pierced through the door with perfect clarity . Jasper's comments sliced through her like shards of glass , each one drawing blood . She never imagined Jasper would be screwing her stepsister behind her back . Rachel drew a deep breath , squared her shoulders , and pushed the door open . The rowdy room fell instantly silent . The men exchanged panicked glances , realizing they'd been caught . Peter Parker , always the quick thinker in Jasper's entourage , immediately tried damage control . " Ana ! Hey ! Come join us for a drink ! " Rachel ignored him completely . She walked straight to Jasper , her gaze cold and level . " We're done , Jasper . For good this time . " Before he could respond , she grabbed a glass of Cabernet from the table and threw it directly in his face , then turned on her heel . Jasper , dripping with expensive red wine , his white dress shirt ruined , called after her furiously , " Rachel ! If you walk out that door tonight , don't even think about coming back ! " His voice carried the confidence of someone who'd never lost control . Throughout their relationship , he'd always held all the cards . .. Bland Pax Killing Our Three Kids 6.2 % Chapter 9 During those three years , he'd openly flirted with actresses , slept with college girls , even made passes at interns from Itale Industries - and Rachel had always looked the other way . They'd broken up and made up countless times , but she invariably came crawling back first . So now , despite his wine soaked shirt , Jasper remained smugly certain she was bluffing Rachel hesitated at the threshold . Jasper's face relaxed into a familiar , entitled smile . Then , without a backward glance , she walked out Jasper's face froze in disbelief . Peter muttered , I think she's actually serious this time . Maybe you should go after her . " " Chase after her ? " Jasper scoffed , reaching for a napkin to dab at his ruined shirt . " Please . She'll be blowing up my phone before midnight , begging to talk . Why would I bother ? " The way he spoke about her sounded like he was describing a particularly stubbor pet . His friends exchanged looks but said nothing more . History had taught them that whenever the couple fought , Rachel would be back within the hour , tears in her eyes . Surely tonight would be no different . Title: 8 Years Wasted: Now Payback Time, My Ex! Author: CrushReel Genre: Romance, Modern Status: ongoing In "8 Years Wasted: Now Payback Time, My Ex!" by CrushReel, follow the tumultuous journey of Deron Crane, the heir to Crane Corp. For nearly a decade, he selflessly catered to every desire of Beth Hart, unaware of her clandestine alliance with his own brother, Odin Crane. This betrayal ultimately leads to Deron's unforeseen downfall... Delve into the intricate dynamics of love, loyalty, and deception as Deron navigates through the complexities of his relationships with Beth and Odin. The novel explores themes of trust shattered and hearts broken against the backdrop of modern romance. Amidst family intrigue and romantic turmoil, Deron's resilience is put to the test as he seeks retribution for the years lost in devotion. What sets "8 Years Wasted: Now Payback Time, My Ex!" apart is its compelling portrayal of human emotions entwined in a web of deceit and love gone awry. With a blend of romance and modern storytelling, CrushReel crafts a narrative that resonates with readers seeking depth and authenticity in their reading experience. 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