After She's Terminal The Alpha Regrets (Elaine and Lucas) novel Chapter 85

Chapter 85

“Speak,” Elder Byran voiced from his seat. “What is it you mumble about?”

Adrian winced. Elaine crossed her hands in front of her so they wouldn’t shake. This was such a terrible time for Adrian to be interrupted. He was usually so respectful…

“I have my doubts about what Elaine is doing here today,” Adrian said.

Elaine’s jaw dropped. All she could do was stare at him. He was bringing up doubts, now? In front of the Council? He couldn’t have picked a worse time.

“It has been brought to my attention that Elaine may be using this foundation only for the benefit of her own reputation, which has been slipping ever since her divorce. And that it may be used for less than charitable means.” Adrian looked at Elaine apologetically. “I’m sorry, Elaine, but I cannot ignore these concerns. Not when all of our reputations are on the line.”

Nancy glared at him. “You actually listened to Ayla?” she hissed.

“She had good points,” Adrian replied.

The Council began to murmur amongst themselves. Elaine could almost feel the air in the room drop several degrees. She was losing them.

“Is there any merit to any of this?” Byran demanded.

“I am simply stating that perhaps it is better to support a foundation endorsed by our very own Alpha President. It would have far more resources than any other,” Adrian said.

“Seems your team is not as united as you believed,” Elder Maria said.

Elaine ran her fingers through her hair. This couldn’t be happening, not when she was so close.

“You got this,” Liam said from behind her. “Convince them otherwise.”

Elaine looked back at him, then nodded. Another deep breath.

“I…I understand the concerns that Alpha Adrian has brought up.” She looked at him. “Though he does not know what I do. About why this foundation needs to be made.”

She looked up at the council.