Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow novel Chapter 19

Chapter 19: Claimed

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Chapter 19

~Zara's POV~

I woke up the next morning, furious with myself. Snow had gotten under my skin so easily last night, leaving me tossing and turning for hours.

I wasn't about to let him win this game—no, if he wanted to play, I'd push things forward and come out on top.

Skipping breakfast, I went straight to the company, brushing off my frustration. On the way, I updated Ella on everything that happened.

She, of course, egged me on, delighting in the idea of getting even. Fueled by her enthusiasm, I mentally prepared myself for the day.

I worked through the morning, meticulously organizing Snow's schedule, filing paperwork, and ensuring everything was in order.

By the time he walked into the office, I was ready for whatever tricks he might pull.

But when he appeared, there was no sign of the teasing, mischievous Snow from last night. Instead, his demeanour was cold, indifferent, and commanding—the perfect image of the Alpha and CEO, Snow Zephyr.

His presence seemed to drain the room of any warmth, and even without looking directly at me, I could feel his intensity.

His secretary, Ms. Taylor and I both greeted him, but he didn't respond. He simply stopped at the door to his office, pausing without turning to face us.

"Meet me in my office in ten minutes," he ordered coldly, leaving no room for argument.

I exchanged a confused glance with Taylor, wondering who he was referring to.

Taylor assumed it was her and nervously entered his office exactly ten minutes later.

Within moments, she came rushing back out, her face pale and eyes wide with panic. She looked like she was on the verge of tears.

"He... he wants you," she stammered, clearly terrified.

With a deep breath, I stood and walked into Snow's office, determined not to let him see any hint of weakness.

His mood was still sour, his gaze sharp as I entered with a cup of coffee like he wanted and placed it on his desk before him.

But despite his cold expression, there was something undeniably captivating about him. He was effortlessly handsome, even when he was brooding.

"Sit," he commanded, and I complied, folding my hands on my lap as I met his gaze evenly.

He began asking about his schedule and meetings, questioning whether everything had been properly arranged.

To his amazement, I answered each question confidently, explaining that everything had been taken care of, down to the smallest detail.

Snow's expression barely shifted, but as the questions continued, he realized I wasn't bluffing.

I had everything under control, more efficiently than any staff member he'd worked with before. His surprise was almost imperceptible, but I saw the faintest flicker of it in his eyes.

Finally, he leaned back, crossing his arms over his chest. "Why did you leave the house without me this morning?"

Caught off guard, I scrambled for an excuse. "I... didn't want to be late for work. You seemed busy, so I thought I'd get a head start. Besides, it's in one of your rules. punctuality before the boss."

Snow raised an eyebrow, clearly not buying my excuse. "Really? Or is it because I affected you so much last night that you couldn't stand being around me?"

His words sent a flush of embarrassment through me, and I crossed my arms defensively. "Don't flatter yourself, Snow. You didn't affect me at all."

He smirked, standing up and walking toward me slowly. "Is that so?" he murmured, stopping just inches away.

His fingers hooked underneath my chin, tilting my face up to meet his gaze. His closeness made my pulse quicken, and I smacked his hand away, trying to maintain some sense of control.

"We're at work," I snapped. "This isn't exactly professional."

'Tsk dollophead.'

Fine, I thought. If this is how he wants to play it, I'll turn the tables.

Good. Very good, Glacier. Awaken his desire.

Fuck!