Chapter 34 Trapped In An Elevator

Alden brushed off her attitude like it was nothing and slid some papers her way. “Need you to look over this service

Be thorough. And right here.”

agreement.

Kaia flipped it open, the edges crisp and cool under her fingers. A strange knot coiled in her gut.

It turned out to be some deal between Alfly Entertainment and some production company for Luna.

Alden certainly wasn’t skimping. He’d hired a top-tier team.

Then she glanced at the eight-figure sum on the contract, and her lips twitched.

Alden was watching her intensely, hoping to see a flicker of disappointment.

Instead, she leaned forward, studying the document line by line, her expression cool and razor-sharp.

He wasn’t proud of it, but he’d called her here for one reason: to rattle her.

To prove—maybe just to himself-that she wasn’t over him.

But now watching her co commaand

skin.

“You’re not angry?” Alden asked quietly.

Kaia didn’t even look up from the contract. A hint of amusement touched her voice. “Work makes me happy. Why would I be angry?”

She slid the contract back across the desk, pages perfectly aligned. “The agreement’s solid. Just one issue-breach of contract penalties need adjusting. I’ve marked the edits.”

Alden’s eyes were locked on her before he finally grabbed those papers. “Very good, Ms. Domont. Professional as always.”

He lifted his gaze again, eyes narrowing. “You sure you don’t want to renew with us? I can double the rate.”

stared at him for a

this rich

her fake smile. “We would be happy to do so. But for personal reasons, I won’t be your primary counsel going forward. Mr. Wright can meet your

eyes went ice cold. “Don’t bother. If you’re out,

done here.”

Kaia stood up, Luna pushed open the office door.

as she noticed Kaia in

expression stiffened slightly, and she offered an awkward smile. “Oh, Kaia, you’re here too! I was just in the neighborhood. Thought I’d grab

invitation. But

considered messing with her, then

now, she wanted miles between her and this soap-opera

to intrude. I’ve got somewhere

chest. “Wait, I’ll walk

Luna. “Let’s

just leave me alone? Kaia cursed

first and pressed the button for

Luna stood

floor, the elevator gave a couple of jarring lurches, and the lights

pressing herself against

scared!” Luna’s voice was

“Don’t

button, but

phone, one measly bar

any bars?”

back already damp with

to pick up on her distress.

as he spoke, the elevator lurched

“Aahh!!!”

in Alden’s

so scared! We’re not going to be

could feel Luna trembling in his

Kaia vanished.

an elevator. Alfly Entertainment.

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