Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow novel Chapter 144

Chapter 144: Bothered

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Chapter 144

~Jenna’s POV~

Sitting in the lounge of Jay Enterprises, I couldn’t help but feel a spark of satisfaction. The upcoming business trip was a perfect opportunity to get closer to Snow.

"This is my chance," I muttered to myself, a sly smile creeping onto my lips.

I pulled out my phone, scrolling through the gallery of photos from past events. Images of Snow—confident, powerful, and undeniably attractive—filled the screen.

"Soon," I whispered, as my eyes glinted. "You’ll see, Snow. Zara doesn’t belong in your world. But I do."

Lifting my head from my phone, I glanced around and caught sight of my father’s secretary. "Cory, kindly do me a favour and inform that old man, his precious jewel is waiting to see him, or I’ll interrupt his meeting," I informed her.

She tensed when she heard the last bit and nodded, immediately changing direction from her initial course.

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~Snow’s POV~

The rest of the day passed in a blur. Meetings, phone calls, and endless files kept me busy, but my thoughts remained scattered.

As I wrapped up for the evening, I found myself staring out the office window, the city lights twinkling below. Zara’s laugh echoed in my mind, uninvited but welcome.

For the first time in a long time, I felt uncertain.

And that terrified me.

The office was quiet now, the hum of activity replaced by a stillness that pressed against my thoughts. I stood by the window, gazing at the city lights stretching across the horizon. The faint reflection of my face stared back, a mask of control that I didn’t entirely feel.

Jupiter’s words lingered in my mind, uncomfortably accurate. Zara was becoming a bigger part of my thoughts than I’d ever intended.

My focus had always been on building this empire, ensuring the pack’s survival, and securing my place as Alpha. Yet, she slipped through the cracks of that resolve with every smile, every unguarded laugh.

The sound of heels clicking in the hallway caught my attention. Moments later, Taylor appeared in the doorway. "Mr. Zephyr, the staff is wrapping up for the day. Anything else you need before I head out?"

I turned to her, shaking my head. "No, that’ll be all, Taylor. Thank you."

She nodded but hesitated. "You seem... preoccupied, sir."

"I’m fine," I replied, perhaps too quickly.

Her knowing smile said otherwise, but she didn’t press. "Goodnight, Mr. Zephyr."

As she left, I returned to my desk and checked my phone. Zara hadn’t texted since she left for her afternoon errands. I considered calling her, but my pride stopped me.

Instead, I busied myself reviewing the business trip agenda. Jenna’s presence was an unavoidable irritation, but my focus had to remain on the partnership. Yet, every time I thought about her involvement, my mind drifted to how Zara would handle such a situation.

The thought made me chuckle softly. She’d probably make her stance clear without breaking a sweat, putting Jenna in her place with that calm confidence I admired more than I cared to admit.

The clock struck eight, and I decided to head home. The mansion was silent when I arrived, the faint hum of the security system the only sound. As I stepped inside, Glacier stirred in my mind, his presence more restless than usual.

"She’s not here," he growled.

"You’re falling harder than you realize," Glacier taunted. "Just tell her. It’s as easy as A, B, C. March upstairs and kiss her."