Alpha's Private Plaything (Elsa and Drake Stone) novel Chapter 268

Chapter 268

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Emma leaned forward, her eyes gleaming with curiosity. “What I never understood was how you went from pining after Lucas Miller to being Drake ‘s…” she paused deliberately, “…assistant.”

The question hit its mark with painful precision. I felt my wolf bristle defensively, a low growl nearly escaping my throat. My hands clenched underwater, nails digging into my palms.

“That’s quite personal,” I replied coldly, my voice like ice.

“Oh, I didn’t mean to pry,” she said, though her expression suggested otherwise. “It’s just such an interesting career trajectory.

Her words were carefully chosen daggers, each one finding its target with unerring accuracy. I struggled to maintain my composure as she continued to watch me with those calculating eyes. My chest felt tight, like I couldn’t get enough air.

Emma leaned closer to me, her eyes gleaming with calculated interest. “So, Elsa, what are you doing these days? I heard you left Stone Enterprises.”

The abrupt change of topic gave me momentary relief, though I remained wary. My fingers nervously traced patterns in the water, creating small ripples that matched my internal unease.

“I work at Wilson Corporation now. I’m a senior assistant to the CEO,” I replied, deliberately keeping my voice neutral despite the irritation bubbling beneath my skin.

“Wilson?” Emma’s perfectly shaped eyebrows arched. “That’s… quaint. I suppose it’s a decent stepping stone.”

I bit my lower lip hard enough to hurt, swallowing the “fuck you” that threatened to escape. The Wilson Corporation might not be as powerful as Stone Enterprises, but it was still a respectable company.

Www Suits me fine,” I managed through gritted teeth.

“You know who’s back in Twin Moon City?” Emma’s voice dropped to a conspiratorial whisper. “Lucas Miller. He’s been back for about a

month now.”

My heart stuttered at the name, and I felt the blood drain from my face. Lucas. My first love. The man I’d once thought I’d spend my life

with, before everything went to shit.

“He’s been quite busy,” Emma continued, watching my reaction like a hawk eyeing its prey. “Bought three companies already. The Silver

Eclipse Group is expanding rapidly under his leadership.”

I fought to keep my expression neutral, though my pulse had quickened traitorously. My nails dug into my palms underwater, the sharp

pain helping me focus. “That’s… good for him,” I choked out.

“You two were quite the item back in the day. The golden couple of Black Obsidian Academy,” Emma said, trailing her fingers through the

water. “Everyone thought you’d end up as his wife.”

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“That was a long fucking time ago,” I replied curtly, my voice sharper than intended, trying to shut down this line of conversation. I

shifted uncomfortably, the water suddenly feeling too hot against my skin.

“Have you considered reaching out to him?” Emma pressed. “I’m sure he could use someone with your… experience. The Silver Eclipse

Group is growing, and they’ll need capable assistants. It would be a step up from Wilson, certainly.”

I recognized the manipulation for what it was. Emma was trying to drive a wedge, perhaps hoping to create conflict between me and

Drake, or simply to destabilize me for her own amusement. My jaw clenched so hard I could hear my teeth grinding.

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