Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow novel Chapter 13

Chapter 13: In Her Place

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Chapter 13

~Zara's POV~

I was in luck today—Snow had been tied up with meetings and calls, leaving us almost no time to cross paths. _{freёwebnoѵel.com}

I breathed a sigh of relief, knowing it meant a break from the constant tension that seemed to crackle between us.

Why was I so glad? Because I'd already woken Astrid and with Glacier's aura so close, I knew she'd be eager to push forward, testing limits neither of us was ready for.

But for now, she was resting, giving me a little peace to focus on my work.

I glanced at the pile of documents on my desk and sighed. It felt like a punishment for teasing Snow—being his wife and his employee had its perks and disadvantages.

This was definitely one of the downsides.

When I finally finished my tasks, I decided to head up to the next floor to meet the Vice-CEO of Aurora Conglomerate Inc.

The moment I stepped out of the elevator, I felt the shift in the atmosphere. Eyes followed me, whispers floating around like little bees buzzing in my ear.

As I walked into the office, I couldn't help but think of my mother's words, 'Never let them see you sweat'. She'd taught me to stand tall, even when faced with adversity.

Growing up, my alpha wolf's presence gave me an edge, but my resilience made me unstoppable.

"Look at her," one of the women muttered, not even trying to hide her disdain. Not that it would matter, I had incredible super hearing thanks to my alpha wolf. "Walking around like she owns the place."

"She's probably using her connection to the CEO," another snorted, loud enough for me to hear. "That's how she got the job, I heard."

So that's how they want to play it?

I paused mid-step, a smile playing at the corners of my lips. I could feel the heat of their glares on my back, which only made me straighten my shoulders.

"Jealousy is a terrible look on you," I said over my shoulder, keeping my voice light but loud enough for them to hear.

One of them, a woman with sharp red nails and a high ponytail, sneered. "And arrogance doesn't suit you either, Mrs. Zephyr," she shot back, emphasizing the last part with a smirk. "Or should I say, the CEO's little pet?"

I turned slowly, facing her directly. Miss Blake's eyes narrowed, her gaze lingering on my wedding ring. I recalled the office gossip about her failed engagement and realized her hostility ran deeper than mere jealousy.

"Oh, I'm far more than just that." I smiled sweetly. "But thank you for the compliment. You know, it takes a lot to be both the wife and the boss's right hand."

I knew news of me being his woman would soon be the talk of the company. How they knew was something I was still working with myself but I didn't care.

People talk when they are either jealous, scared or just being shitty to themselves naturally.

The woman's smile faltered, her expression darkening. "You think you're special?" she challenged, taking a step closer, her tone dripping with hate. "You're just another pretty face trying to sleep her way to the top."

I felt a flash of irritation and could hear Astrid stir, pushing against my control. I kept my composure, though, not giving them the satisfaction of seeing me lose my cool.

Instead, I took a step closer myself. My smile was still perfectly intact.

"If you think that's all it takes," I replied calmly, "then I suggest you try it yourself. Oh wait..." I tapped my chin lightly in a thinking manner. "You already did, didn't you? And look where it got you—still stuck in the same spot, whispering like a naughty teenage schoolgirl."