Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow novel Chapter 24

Chapter 24: Scandal

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Chapter 24

~Zara’s POV~

By the time I reached my suite, the luxurious room felt like a safe haven, pulling me in.

The spacious layout, with its plush king-sized bed, soft lighting, and floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing the city skyline, should have provided some sense of peace.

But even here, my mind was still reeling from emotions—Snow’s coldness, Ivan and Clarissa’s taunts, and the gnawing uncertainty about where my life was heading.

What do I want for myself?

That question replayed again and again in my head but no solution came forth. Left with nothing to do, I stripped out of my clothes without wasting another moment and headed for the bathroom, turning on the shower.

The hot water cascaded over me, washing away the stress, but not the thoughts that lingered. I kept replaying Snow’s words in my mind, each one sharper than the last.

You knew what this was... It’s complicated... You should have read the clause.

My heart clenched with each repetition. Was this how my life would be from now on? Married in name only, stuck in a mess I couldn’t see a way out of?

Once I finished, I wrapped myself in a soft robe and headed back to the bedroom, the large bed beckoning my exhausted self, but just as I sank into it, my phone rang.

I frowned, glancing at the screen. Snow’s name flashed across it.

I hesitated. My thumb hovering just over the screen. Was he calling to apologize? To explain? Or was this just another attempt to keep up appearances?

Astrid yearned to answer, but I couldn’t bring myself to do it. Not after everything.

The ringing stopped and I sighed.

Finally.

But just as I thought I’d have some peace, my phone rang again.

"Ohhh fuck, Snow!" I glance at the caller. This time, it was Ella. Relief washed over me as I answered.

"Ella?" I asked, trying to sound composed.

"Zara, are you okay?" Ella’s urgent voice came through.

"Yeah, I’m fine. Why?"

There was a pause, and then Ella’s voice dropped to a serious tone. "Zara... you need to check the internet."

My stomach twisted at her words. "What? Why?"

"You’re trending, Zara. And it’s bad," she said quietly. "People are saying you’re cheating on your husband—on Snow."

I shot up from the bed, disbelief flooding my veins. "What?! That’s insane! Where is this coming from?"

"Some pictures were posted online of you checking into the hotel... People are twisting the story, saying Snow threw you out and you’re here meeting someone else." Her voice softened. "Zara, it’s everywhere."

I felt the blood drain from my face. "Clarissa that bitch," I cursed under my breath.

"Huh? What did you say?" Ella asked but I shook my head as though she could see me. "Zar!"

Zara Zarek: Secret Trysts Behind Alpha Snow’s Back?

For a moment, I was too stunned to move. _{frёeweɓηovel.coɱ}