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Chapter 34: Rest is not an option.
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2026-06-18 01:20:02
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Xavier’s POVI hated the Carrington Empire.Not because of the building.Not because of the employees.Because every time I walked through its doors, I was reminded of one thing.None of it belonged to me.It should have.For years, my father had assured me that I would eventually take over the company. I grew up believing it. I acted like it. Hell, most of the executives treated me like the future CEO.Then Alaric Carrington returned. Everything changed.I stepped out of the elevator onto the executive floor, ignoring the polite greetings from employees. Their smiles weren’t genuine anymore.They respected Alaric.They tolerated me.There was a difference.I pushed open my office door.Sabrina was already inside.She didn’t look happy.“They approved it.”I tossed my briefcase onto the couch. “What now?”She threw a folder onto my desk.“The charity gala.”I opened it.At first, nothing caught my attention.Then I saw it.Host: Elena Carrington.My jaw tightened.“They’re putting her
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Alaric’s POVI didn’t return to my office immediately after the executive meeting.Instead, I remained in the conference room while the other executives gathered their documents and filtered out.“The outreach proposal was well prepared.”One of the board members closed his folder and looked at me.“Your community initiatives have been improving every year.”I nodded.“They’re an investment.”“In goodwill?”“In people.”He smiled approvingly before excusing himself.Within minutes, the room was empty.I picked up the proposal Elena had presented and flipped through the pages once more.The figures were accurate.The planning was realistic.Most importantly, she had anticipated every question before it was asked.She hadn’t relied on confidence alone.She’d done the work.Exactly the way my father had taught me to.A knock sounded at the open door.Alex stepped inside.“The legal team is waiting.”“They can wait another five minutes.”He glanced at the file in my hand.“I take it the p
THE CEO’S SURROGATE(WOMB CONTRACT) Chapter 83
Elena’s POVBy the time I arrived at the office the next morning, the rain had already started.A drizzle coated the glass windows of Carrington Empire, turning the city skyline into a blur of gray.I paused in the lobby for a moment, watching employees hurry inside with umbrellas and takeaway coffee before stepping into the elevator.The familiar hum of the building settled my nerves.For the first time in weeks, work felt… normal.The elevator doors opened onto my floor.“Good morning, Mrs. Carrington.”“Morning.” I always greeted and nodded back most times.I smiled politely at the receptionist before making my way to my office.Lana was already there, standing beside my desk with two cups of coffee.“I was beginning to think you weren’t coming.” She said.“I blame the weather.” I chuckled.She handed me one of the cups. “And here I thought you’d blame Mr. Carrington.”I laughed.“He wasn’t responsible for the traffic.” I chuckled.“That’s progress.”I narrowed my eyes playfully.“
THE CEO’S SURROGATE(WOMB CONTRACT) Chapter 82
Alaric’s POVThe meeting with the legal department ran twenty minutes longer than expected.By the time I signed the last document, the executive floor had begun to empty. Conversations had died down, office lights were switching off one department at a time, and the usual rush of footsteps had faded into silence.I glanced at my watch—6:18 p.m.Later than I’d intended.I gathered the files into a neat stack before looking at Alex, who had been standing quietly near the door.“Did Elena leave?” I asked.“About fifteen minutes ago.” He replied.I nodded. “Everything alright?”“Yes, sir.” He said as he handed me a tablet.“The security team confirmed she left the building with no issues. She’s already on the way to the estate.”I skimmed the report.Nothing unusual.Exactly how I wanted it.I handed the tablet back. “Good.”Alex didn’t move. “There is something else.” He said.I looked up. “What is it?”“Mrs. Sinclair asked if she could meet you again before she leaves tomorrow.”I frow
THE CEO’S SURROGATE(WOMB CONTRACT) Chapter 81
Elena’s POVBy the end of the afternoon, my eyes ached from staring at spreadsheets.I leaned back in my chair and stretched my arms, grateful that my last report of the day was finally complete.“Done,” I murmured to myself.A soft knock sounded on the glass door.Lana poked her head inside.“You’ve been saying ‘done’ for the last thirty minutes.”I smiled.“This time I mean it.”“I’ll believe it when I see you shut your laptop.”I laughed before closing it with a satisfying click.“There. Happy?”“Very.”She stepped into my office carrying a folder.“The charity committee approved your nomination.”I blinked.“They already decided?”“They did.”She handed me the folder.“The first planning meeting is next week.”I skimmed through the documents.“It’s during office hours.”“Management approved it.”“I guess I don’t have an excuse anymore.”“You never intended to say no.”I sighed.“You know me too well.”Lana grinned.“Unfortunately.”She glanced at the clock.“Ready to leave?”“In t
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(ELENA’S POV) “Easy,” he whispered above my ears. “It’s over now.” Not yet but that moment I pretended it was. Alaric didn’t let go of me immediately he allowed me to sob out my heart. His arms stayed around me like he was anchoring me in place, steadying the parts of me that were too hard to hi
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