Chapter 0085 +25 BONUS It is .
I nodded .
I feel ridiculous .
On the one hand , I feel like Ive gotten to know Alexander quite well , even if its only been a short time .
What theyre saying just doesn fit with the man I know .
But on the other hand , I know theyre probably telling the truth .
So , do I just hope hes changed and move forward as if nothing happened ? Have you talked to him about it ? Elizabeth asked .
Yes , of course , I replied .
Weve talked about everything Hes been very transparent .
He admitted to dating all of these girls and told me theres some truth to what theyre saying .
But he insists he was young , foolish , and going through some things .
Thats all hes really said about it .
I dont know if thats reassuring , Elizabeth said , thoughtfully .
But honestly , I dont have much experience with romance .
I think when it comes to things like this , you have to trust your own judgment .
Dont you agree ? Maybe , I said , sighing .
But maybe not .
Look where my judgment got me with David .
What happened with David wasnt your fault , Elizabeth said quickly .
He used you .
He was manipulative and greedy .
And according to all these messages , so is Alexander , I said ruefully .
But it just doesnt match the man know .
Its been a while since Alexanders dated anyone publicly , Elizabeth said .
Sometimes , with public figures , people from the past come forward to ruin your success or happiness .
Maybe these women believe theyre being helpful , but their motives might be more selfish than they realize .
Does that make sense ? Yes , I said softly .
I think it does .
Im so glad I have you to talk to about this .
Its all so new to me , overwhelmed .
, and I get I understand , Elizabeth said , offering me a reassuring smile .
It can be frightening to be the subject of so much attention and gossip .
But youve got me on your side .
I smiled at her , grateful for her friendship .
After Elizabeth and I parted ways , I went to Alexanders office building .
He had texted earlier in the day , asking me to stop by when I had the chance .
A flutter of nerves grew in my chest ; I wasnt sure what he wanted .
When I entered the lobby , Alexanders beta , August , was waiting for me .
August was tall , with a stern face and sharp eyes that seemed to scrutinize everything .
Hed always been polite, but I could sense he didnt entirely trust me .
Welcome , Miss Rowan , he said , his tone as neutral as ever .

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Alexander is waiting for you in his office .
Ill escort you up .
Thank you , August , I replied softly .
We stepped into the elevator , and as it ascended , a sense of unease settled over me .
There was something about Augusts presence that felt different today his usual stone expression seemed tinged with something else .
Was it smugness ? I couldnt tell for sure , but it put me on edge .
He led me down the hallway and opened the door to Alexanders office .
As I stepped inside , I saw Alexander sitting behind his desk , his usual bored expression replaced by something much more serious Hello , Ella , he greeted me with a tight smile .
Thank you for coming .
Of course , I said , approaching him .
What is it you wanted to talk to me about ? 1/2 25 BONUS Chapter 0085 Without a word , Alexander pulled a stack of papers from his desk drawer and slid them across the desk towards me .
Then , he held out a pen .
I think its time we make this deal official , he said , his eyes locking onto mine .
A knot tightened in my stomach as I stared at the pen in his hand , his expression unreadable .
I didnt need to see the papers to know what this was .
But as I reached for the pen , a cold certainty washed over me something had changed , and it was far more than just a contract .
And for the first time , I wasnt sure if I was ready for what came next .