Sham Marriage Quit Real Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 42

Chapter 42 Unexpected Offer

“Ms. Sterling, we’d like you to start on Monday. Welcome to Velmora Media. We hope you enjoy worki with us.”

Everyone except the short–haired woman froze for a second, including Elena.

That fast? She’s already setting her start date?

“And the salary?” Elena asked. “We haven’t discussed that yet.”

Lisa smiled. “Given your experience, we’re happy to match the number you requested.”

Even after leaving the Velmora building, Elena still felt slightly dazed. She turned to look back at the g tower behind her, a strange feeling lingering in her chest.

That had not felt like a standard interview process. It felt more like someone had quietly fast–tracked h straight through.

Still, she couldn’t ignore the paycheck.

Her mood lifted. She was about to text Chloe and suggest celebrating over dinner when her phone rang first.

It was Alexander.

“Hello, Mr. Kingsley,” she said politely. There was still a certain distance in her tone, even though their wedding was less than two weeks away.

She barely knew him. The unfamiliar outweighed the familiar.

There was a brief silence on the other end before he cleared his throat. “Would you be free to have dinn together tonight?”

Elena hesitated for a moment, then agreed. With the wedding approaching, spending more time togedie made sense,

After confirming the restaurant, she drove over. Alexander ended the call and prepared to leave when a woman stepped in front of him.

“You’re having dinner with your future wife?”

She wore a fitted black silk dress. Though past fifty, she looked impeccably maintained, her features still carrying the elegance of her younger years. Her expression was controlled, her gaze as commanding as Alexander’s.

He adjusted his cufflinks. “We’re getting married soon. It’s reasonable to spend time together.”

The living room was silent. The staff standing nearby watched Evelyn Kingsley nervously. Everyone knew she cared deeply about her son’s marriage. She had tried more than once to set him up, but Alexander had never shown interest.

This time, Walter had produced an old friend’s dying wish and finalized the engagement without consulting her.

And rumor had it that the future bride had once been married.

Evelyn was clearly displeased.

The atmosphere, however, was undeniably romantic. The place was an open–air date spot, surrounded by blooming roses. The scent of flowers drifted through the air. A pianist played softly in the center of the dining area. It was prime dinner hour, and nearly every table was filled.

Elena ordered a glass of lemonade and sipped it slowly while admiring the night view.

She checked her phone again.

Strangely, Nathan had not bothered her tonight. Camille had not posted anything provocative either.

Just as Elena was about to set her phone down, she caught a reflection in the glass. The restaurant door opened.

Nathan walked in wearing a black suit. Camille followed close behind in a strapless mini dress, holding a bouquet of flowers, her smile radiant and bright.

So that was why neither of them had caused trouble today. They were busy on a date.

A pillar partially blocked Elena from view, and neither of them noticed her.

Under the manager’s guidance, they were led to a table not far from hers.

After sitting down, Camille placed the bouquet on the table and looked at Nathan sweetly. “Honey, my mom recommended this place. She said it’s the new go–to spot for couples. Do you like it?”

Nathan curled his lips into a casual smile. “Yeah.”