Chapter 0191

Chapter 0191

Ella POV

Alexander turned toward the doorway, his expression brightening as he saw me. “Here she is,” he said warmly.

The man beside him turned as well, his sharp gaze sweeping over me in a way that felt both calculating and appraising. Then his lips curved into a charming smile as he approached, extending a hand.

“Hello,” he said smoothly. “Christopher Slater. A pleasure to meet you.”

“Hello,” I replied, taking his hand for a firm shake. I knew my surprise must have been written all over my face.” It’s a surprise–and a pleasure–to meet you as well.”

He chuckled softly, a sound that felt disarmingly casual. “I see I caught you off guard.”

“A little,” I admitted, glancing at Alexander for clarification.

just finished a meeting,” Alexander explained as he stepped beside me. “Did you

my curiosity about Christopher’s presence was quickly overshadowing the conversation.

venue issue. We went out for drinks to discuss the details, but I didn’t want to finalize anything without your input. Let’s head up to my office and

said with a confident nod before heading toward the elevators. “I believe I

behind. I cast him

Christopher Slater. He wasn’t just anyone; he was a self–made billionaire, one of the

But how?

he had access to exclusive properties or connections to estates that weren’t typically available. Maybe there

fought the urge to ask outright. I didn’t want to sound naive, but I could

country estate, maybe, something elegant

it was clear Alexander had something

into Alexander’s office, where he immediately moved behind his desk and settled into his chair. I took the seat beside it, where August usually sat, while Christopher Slater

the room, though that ever–present charming smile remained firmly

with a

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