A new story that is completely different from Opposites Poles. I had long had in mind to write something between Indecent proposal and the Count of Monte Cristo. I hope that the invention was not too terrible LOL

As always, I would like to thank the help received. This time, my patient beta will be MuffinRamsey. Thanks so so much for the corrections and suggestions ;)

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Jane Rizzoli was a happy woman. At only 20 she had managed to get a job in the Isles Corporation, one of the most important companies in the country and the woman loved reciprocated her feelings. She didn't know how she was able to capture Maura Isles' attention, but she certainly wasn't going to waste her time thinking about it. She preferred to use every second of the day to show Maura how much she loved her.

Jane's thoughts ran amuck while waiting for Maura in her office one morning. Jane was a brilliant student of economics to which all teachers predicted a bright future. With a little luck and a lot of hard work, she wouldn't have to wait long to give Maura everything that she deserved. In fact, Jane had been working overtime all year to buy a small diamond. Though Jane realized that it was not the most romantic way to propose, she just couldn't take it anymore. She wanted to run off with Maura to town hall and elope. With a little luck, they might be able to find a small apartment they could afford on her salary. Although Maura was accustomed to high-class luxuries and comforts, Jane didn't want to take advantage of her position in which case, they would have to wait.

When Maura came into the office, Jane surprised her with a kiss. Maura tried to pull away, but once she recognized the lips that were kissing her, she smiled and returned the kiss.

"Anyone could come in and catch us. I thought you did not want anyone to know that we're together, " Maura stated breathlessly.

"This time I have a good excuse," Jane replied kneeling before her. Jane opened the box that held the ring "Maura Isles, will you marry me?"

Maura nodded several times as tears of joy streamed down her cheeks, "Yes, yes, yes! There is nothing I want more than to marry you "

Jane stood up and slipped the engagement ring onto Maura's finger. Jane looked at Maura adoringly and continued to hold her hands even after the ring had been given. Without another word, they merged into a passionate kiss. They were enjoying each other too much to realize that the door had opened moments before and the assistant to the president of the company had bore witness to the scene. The man made no noise before leaving. What he had seen was too valuable to be wasted.

President of Isles Corporation, Richard Isles was informed immediately. Although he was furious, he hid his anger well. After all, a businessman of his class was used to burying his emotions. He dismissed his assistant, and promptly called one of his partners "Fairfield, I have found a way to shake off the commissions as a murky affair. Make sure that you extend an invitation to your friend about the hunting trip this weekend. We have a great deal to discuss."

He hung up and put his fingers together thoughtfully. He would not allow his only daughter to be involved with a working class girl who had nothing to fall back on. As his daughter, Maura could do so much better and he could had greatly benefit from a well placed marriage. There was always some senator or congressmen wishing intermarry with someone of his position.

R & I

A month later, Jane and Maura were having dinner at a restaurant near their future home when police assaulted them and Jane was taken to the police station.

Once in the interview room, a detective read her the charges "Jane Rizzoli you have been arrested for embezzlement. We have found evidence on your computer that substantiates the claim that you have been stealing money from the Isles Corporation."

Jane squirmed in her chair, nervous and helpless "I'm telling you that I have nothing to do with any of that! I don't even know what you're talking about!"

The detective nodded to a uniformed policeman who entered the room to handcuff her "The evidence is pretty conclusive. You spend the night in jail as you await your trial"

As Jane was being led from the interrogation room in handcuffs, she saw Maura accompanied by her father talking to the detective who had interrogated her. As Jane passed by them, Maura slapped her, "I cannot believe I was so stupid! How could you lie to me? You must have a lot of fun at my expense."

Jane felt her heart slam to a complete stop. Maura couldn't believe all those lies, "I swear I am innocent Maura. I would never hurt you…" Jane said desperately.

Richard Isles interrupted "Investigators have discovered that you accessed the accounts using Maura's code, which means it is over for you."

Jane paled, "That's all bullshit. Maura look at me. I swear that none of that is true. I love you!"

Maura took off her engagement ring and threw it at Jane's chest and the ring fell to the ground, bouncing several times before stopping. "I don't know how I could be so naive to think you wanted me. I curse the day I met you and I regret every second I spent with you. You're nothing, but a damn thief!" She shouted heartbroken. When Jane looked over Maura's shoulder at her former boss, she saw a smug smile that made her blood run cold. The man got close enough to hiss in her ear, "In which world could someone like you ever have someone like her? Next time, aim lower. "

Jane fell to her knees as she realized that she had been framed. She only allowed herself that moment of weakness. When the guard lifted her, her eyes blazed with renewed purpose…revenge.

20 years later...

Members of the Isles Corporation board murmured nervously as they waited. Each of them had received a letter that commanded them meet for a special session. Although none of them were sure, everyone was aware that the company was experiencing serious financial hardship. The President was not sitting in the main seat inviting suspicion regarding the motive behind the emergency meeting.

Suddenly, the door to the conference room burst open to reveal a woman who strode purposefully into the room to seat herself at the head of the table facing her enemies. She looked into the eyes of each one, pausing a moment longer on the blond haired woman who was placed next to the now former president.

Once recovered from the surprise, Richard Isles questioned with contempt, "Who are you and how dare you to make us wait an hour?"

Jane grinned at him, "I can make you wait an hour or two or a lifetime. It is a privilege that I have to be the new owner of your company."

The man's wounded pride encouraged a retort, "Do you even know who you're speaking to?"

The woman chuckled, happy to have rattled him, "I know I'm talking to the man who ruined his family's happiness because of his sense of entitlement and ignorance. And speaking of...I think it is you who do not know who you are talking with."

The man rose from his chair angrily, "I will not tolerate such impertinence!"

Jane did not flinch "Sit." She stated commandingly.

"Who do you think you are to order me about?" Mr. Isles demanded.

Jane smirked, "I'm the person who will take this company, that cost you so much effort to build and tear it apart piece by piece. When I am finished, there will be nothing left to keep you afloat."

"You can't do that!" He shouted indignantly.

Jane laughed cheekily, "You still don't get it? I can do what I please. You are completely at my mercy. Soon, everyone that claims to be your friend will turn their backs on you. You will be alone, ruined and only then I will begin to be satisfied. It's the least compensation I deserve for the past 20 years of my life."

The blond woman who sat next to the former president looked at her in recognition and gazed at her with disdain rather than fear.

Jane's lips curled into a smile as the man paled, "You remember me now? Good."

Richard Isles persisted, "I'm sure there must be something that we can do to avoid such extremes. We can negotiate a business plan that allows us to ... "

Jane looked at him with contempt. Everybody should be forced to know when to accept defeat and with dignity, but maybe she could use that to her advantage. "Maybe there is a way to fix this."

He looked at her hopefully. Maybe she was not as resentful as she seemed. "Anything." He said desperately.

Jane's lips curved in a wolfish grin, "I want to talk to Maura, alone."

"But I'm ..."

Jane did not raise her voice, but the order was clearly heard throughout the room. "Out. Now."

They had met her less than an hour ago, but they began to get an idea of the character of the woman. Quickly, everyone jumped at her request and quickly left the room.

Maura looked at her with dislike from the other end of the table, "Tell me what you want so that we can get this over as soon as possible."

Jane got up from the chair and approached her slowly, "I'll take care of cleaning up your father's company," she said placing her hands on the back of Maura's chair and leaned over to whisper in her ear "in exchange for having you at my disposal ready to fulfill my every desire for one week."

Maura rose abruptly from the chair, "You're crazy if you think I'm going to lower myself to accept a proposition like this."

Jane went to the door, "Then I will enjoy watching your life crumble to the ground." She opened the door heading to the elevator she passed Richard Isles, "Your daughter knows my terms. If she decides to accept, she knows where to find me