Sham Marriage Quit Real Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 202

Chapter 202 Crossed Lines

Alexander’s lips tightened slightly, his expression turning distant as his gaze settled on her, something unreadable flickering in his eyes. “What about you, Elena? Do you still have feelings for Nathan?*

Elena was just about to deny it. Alexander’s phone rang.

She glanced over and saw Fiona’s name on the screen. He declined it without hesitation.

A few seconds later, it rang again.

Fiona.

He declined it again.

Elena hesitated, then said, “You should probably take it. If she’s calling twice, it might actually be important.”

Only then did Alexander answer.

Fiona said, “Alexander, I heard Zoe went over to the Sterling place and gave Elena a hard time. Is she okay?”

Her voice was full of concern. “Before I left for Eldoria, I told Zoe about my trip. She might’ve been worried about me, but I didn’t expect her to go to you. If this upset Elena at all, could you apologize to her for me?”

She sounded careful, almost overly so, like she was worried Elena might take it the wrong way.

There was silence on the line.

“Alexander?”

Alexander finally spoke, his tone flat. “She’s right here. You can tell her yourself.”

Fiona tightened her grip on her phone, forcing a smile that no one could see. ‘Elena, I’m really sorry. I didn’t mean to cause you any trouble.”

Elena smiled faintly. “It’s fine. Something this minor doesn’t even register.

That only made Fiona feel more uncomfortable. “Alright, I won’t keep you guys. Bye.”

She hung up.

She poured herself a cup of water and headed back toward her office, but halfway there, she ran o Clement.

He was on the phone. “If you need anything, just go straight to Elena. I’m not getting back anytime soon, yeah, okay, talk later.”

He hung up when he saw Fiona and greeted her. Fiona stopped bum. “Cleinent

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“What’s up?”

She gave him a polished, professional smile. “In the future, if you need something, you might want to avoid going to Elena. After all… her relationship with Alexander is a little complicated.”

Clement frowned. “Complicated how?”

Fiona casually brushed her hair back, her tone soft but deliberate. “That’s something you’ll have to figure

As Alexander’s secretary, I can’t really say much. Just take it as a friendly heads–up.”

Wait.

valked away.

od there, completely puzzled, replaying her words in his head.

she said it made it sound like there was something inappropriate going on.

His expression shifted suddenly.

He remembered how Trenton

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hut down hard by Alexander just for joking about Elena.

or her.

mora Media… was that because of Alexander?

And Elena becom

But Alexande

A cold

ement’s face, disappointment filling his eyes.

different. When he learned about her history with Nathan, he had even felt bad ense. No wonder she got dumped. Maybe Nathan saw through her a long time volved with Alexander, and that was why he walked away and chose Camille

and sent Elena a message, asking her to approve a document.

he replied, “Already handled.”

let out a quiet scoff and replied.

While, Elena and Alexander were still on the way home when she saw his response.

of it.”

Just two words.

Elena raised an eyebrow slightly.

Clement usually sex

was the first time he’d kept it this short.

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She didn’t dwell on it. Honestly, fewer unnecessary messages from him was a good thing.

Alexander glanced over. “Clement texting you?”

Seeing the hint of surprise on her face, he knew he was right.

Finished

His tone turned a little edged. “Funny how he’s halfway across the world and still finds time to check in on you. Meanwhile, his actual boss doesn’t even get a message.”

Elena had zero interest in that kind of attention.

“Then have him report to you directly. Want me to tell him?”

Alexander went silent and pressed the accelerator.

Elena couldn’t help but laugh. “Come on, he’s just talking to me about work. Why do you sound like you’ve got a problem with it? And speaking of work, you sent Clement overseas, and the guy covering for him barely knows what he’s doing. Guess who that lands on? Me. So, Alexander, are you planning to give me a raise?”

She held out her hand, half–joking, trying to lighten the mood.

The tension in Alexander’s expression eased slightly. He reached into his pocket.

Before Elena could figure out what he was doing, he pulled out his wallet and placed it in her hand.

Then he said, completely serious, “All my cards are in there. The PIN is our wedding date. Use whatever you need.”

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