New beginning: Billionaire love story (Claire and Alex) novel Chapter 487

Eligos sat in his office, the dim light from his desk lamp casting long shadows across the room. His fingers drummed rhythmically on the polished wood as he schemed his next move.

The news that Claire would be traveling to Las Vegas for the Harris Hotel opening had reached him, and it presented a golden opportunity. Eligos smirked, the wheels in his mind turning rapidly. He wouldn’t need to make an entrance himself—Andre would be his instrument, his puppet.

Revenge was a dish best-served cold, and Eligos was a master chef, meticulously planning every detail. He wouldn’t stop until Claire Peterson admitted what she did to Allan. Her lies had ruined his family, and for that, she would pay dearly.

Eligos reached for his cell phone and dialed Andre’s number. It rang twice before Andre picked up on the third ring.

“Hello?” Andre’s voice was cautious, tinged with a hint of anxiety.

Eligos’s smile widened as he spoke, his voice smooth and almost playful. “Andre.”

Andre, back at his small, modest apartment, frowned, his grip tightening on the phone. Whenever Eligos called, it meant he wanted something. Andre knew better than to expect a casual chat. “Eligos. What can I do for you?”

Eligos leaned back in his chair, enjoying the power he held over the man on the other end of the line. “I have an assignment for you, Andre. You’ll be traveling to Las Vegas.”

“Vegas?” Andre’s frown deepened, confusion lacing his words. “Why Vegas all of a sudden?”

Eligos chuckled softly. “Because Claire Peterson will be there, and you have a part to play. It’s crucial that you’re ready.”

Andre swallowed hard, a lump forming in his throat. He knew better than to question Eligos, but the sense of dread was overwhelming. “What part do you need me to play?”

“All in good time,” Eligos replied, his tone dismissive. “For now, what’s important is that you prepare yourself. You’ll need to act brave, Andre.”

Bravery wasn’t something Andre felt he could summon easily, especially when Eligos was involved. He could feel the weight of Eligos’s expectations pressing down on him. “I... I understand,” Andre murmured, though his voice lacked conviction.

Eligos’s tone hardened, losing the playful edge. “You had better. This isn’t just about you, Andre. If you fail me, it won’t end well—for you or your mother.”

Andre’s heart sank. His mother’s health had been the leverage Eligos used to keep him in line. The thought of her suffering because of his mistakes made him feel trapped. “I won’t let you down.”

“Good,” Eligos said, his voice smooth once more. “I’ll be in touch with the details soon. Remember, Andre, everything depends on you following through.”

The call ended abruptly, leaving Andre staring at the phone, his mind racing. He felt the walls closing in around him, the weight of Eligos’s demands suffocating. His life had become a nightmare, and every decision he made seemed to tighten the chains that bound him to Eligos.

Back in his office, Eligos set the phone down, his smirk returning. He reveled in the control he wielded over Andre, knowing the man had little choice but to comply. Las Vegas would be the perfect stage for the next act in his plan. Claire wouldn’t see it coming, and with Andre as his pawn, Eligos was confident everything would unfold as he desired.