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.

he stepped beside me. “Did you enjoy

Christopher’s presence was quickly overshadowing the conversation. “And it seems you’ve been quite busy

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 talk it

me,” Christopher said with a confident nod before heading toward the elevators.

walked ahead, Alexander and I followed closely behind. I cast him a sidelong glance, my mind

thought, barely containing my awe. The Christopher Slater. He wasn’t just anyone; he was a self–made billionaire, one of the most influential architects in the

But how?

exclusive properties or connections to estates that weren’t typically available.

to sound naive, but I could hardly keep my

a modest solution–a country estate, maybe, something elegant but not extraordinary

Slater involved, it was clear Alexander had something far

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

the other, glancing casually around the room, though that ever–present

he noted with a

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