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.

Alexander explained as he stepped beside me. “Did

it was wonderful,” I replied, though my curiosity about Christopher’s presence was quickly overshadowing the conversation. “And it seems you’ve

gestured toward Christopher. “Christopher has generously offered to help us with the venue issue. We went out for drinks to discuss the details, but I didn’t want to finalize anything without

with a confident nod before heading toward

Alexander and I followed closely behind. I cast

Slater, I 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 world. And now, apparently, he was

But how?

estates that weren’t typically available. Maybe there was a yet–to–be–revealed architectural marvel–one not open to the public–that we could

to sound naive, but I could hardly

had expected Alexander to propose a modest solution–a country estate, maybe, something elegant but not extraordinary given

this? With Christopher Slater involved, it was clear

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

one leg over the other, glancing casually around the room, though that ever–present charming smile

changed much,” he noted with

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