Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow novel Chapter 111

Chapter 111: Crushing

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Chapter 111

~Zara’s POV~

When Ella asked who was calling, I couldn’t hide my smile and responded, "Andrew."

I expected her to have more questions, considering I never told her about Andrew Blake. Not that the two of us spent much time together, Andrew, I mean, in the first place, but still.

I could tell he liked me. Whether it was professional or not, I didn’t know, but I loved how straightforward he was when working and how fast.

I picked up the call, my heart lightening when I saw the caller ID. "Andrew?"

"Zara, glad I reached you. I wanted to check in after hearing what happened. Are you alright?"

My smile broadened at his concern. "Yes, getting there. Thank you. How did you find out?"

"I spoke with someone concerning your father’s issue with Ivan. He mentioned that Snow had stepped in to handle the issues with your family’s company, and your brother updated me on the rest. I’m just relieved you’re safe." His voice was steady, warm.

"Thank you, Andrew. That means a lot."

He continued, keeping his tone gentle. "I’ve postponed the contract signing to next Monday. Gives you time to focus on recovering. It’ll wait until you’re ready."

I felt a rush of gratitude. "I appreciate that, truly. This gives me the chance to catch my breath and return in full strength."

"Of course," he replied. "Take care, Zara. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything else."

With a smile, I thanked him once more and ended the call. I barely had time to put the phone down before Ella’s knowing smirk met my gaze.

"So... Andrew, huh? What’s with the big smile?" she teased, nudging me in the arm.

I laughed, trying to ignore the heat creeping up my face. "I wasn’t smiling like that, Ella. Stop bluffing."

Ella raised an eyebrow. For a moment, I thought she’d probably buy it if I could just maintain a worklike smile, but still, I failed. "You so were! You’ve got a crush, don’t you?"

I rolled my eyes, waving her off. "He’s a business partner, Ella. We’re just... on good terms, that’s all."

"Uh-huh," she said, grinning. "Well, ’just good terms’ never got anyone smiling like a teenager in heat. Admit it, Zara. You’ve got the hots for this guy."

With a sigh, I shook my head, deciding to drop it. "You have such an imagination."

She winked. "Maybe, but I’m rarely wrong."

"Whatever you want to believe."

"Nah. So..." she looked giddy like she caught something interesting. "If you have the hots for him, how come you are having the hots for our caring husband, Alpha Snow?" Before I could speak she cut in. "Don’t forget that he is a jelly bean, babe."

"I’m having the hots for no one. Stop this."

"Keep telling yourself that. Just don’t play with fire, babe."

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~Snow’s POV~