Alpha's Private Plaything (Elsa and Drake Stone) novel Chapter 280

10:38 Mon, May 11

Alpha’s Private Plaything

Chapter 280

Elsa

I straightened in my chair, my spine rigid. “I wanted to remind you that Marcus is due for his quarterly physical next week. The doctor called yesterday to confirm.”

Miranda sighed dramatically. “That man would forget his own head if it weren’t attached. And Drake is just as bad-never concerned with family matters unless they directly affect business.” Her perfectly manicured fingers tapped against her cup. “I’ll miss having you around to keep track of these things. You’re one of the few assistants who could actually keep those executives in line.”

“I’ve already transferred the appointment reminder to Drake’s phone calendar,” I said, my voice taking on an edge. “I set multiple alerts. Even if he’s busy, he won’t miss it.”

Miranda studied me over the rim of her teacup. “Is that all you wanted to discuss? You seemed quite adamant on the phone.”

I took a deep breath, gathering my courage. My heart hammered against my ribs as I clenched my fists under the table. “Actually, there s

something else. I don’t want to go back to Stone Enterprises.”

“Because of Drake?” She raised a perfectly arched eyebrow.

“Yes,” I spat, unable to keep the venom from my voice. “I was hoping you might help… discourage him from insisting on my return.

Miranda laughed lightly. “My dear, I may be his stepmother, but Drake doesn’t listen to me about business matters. Or personal ones, for

that matter.”

“I think you have more influence than you let on,” I said carefully, leaning forward with narrowed eyes. “Especially when it comes to family secrets.”

Her smile froze. “What do you mean?”

I leaned closer, lowering my voice to a dangerous whisper. “You don’t want Chloe being exposed right ?

Miranda’s face paled slightly. “How dare you-

“I also know it wasn’t you who helped my cousin Oliver get released from the police station. You took credit, but it was actually Drake who arranged everything.” I held her gaze steadily, my heart racing with adrenaline. “I wonder what Marcus would think about that.”

For a moment, Miranda looked genuinely shocked. Then her expression hardened with newfound respect. “Well, well. The quiet herle omega has teeth after all. She dubbed her lips with a napkin. “What exactly do you want from me?

“Just speak in my favor, I growled, the wolf in me briefly surfacing. Help convince Drake that foreing me back is a bad finking 2

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Chapter 280

Miranda considered me thoughtfully. ‘Drake won’t be back for at least three days. He’s in the Easter Gave t ‘T’ll see what I can do, but I make no promises. Drake can be… obstinate when he wants something

“Thank you,” I said, relief washing over me. My shoulders slumped slightly as some of the tension framed awa

As we finished our tea, Miranda kept glancing at me with curious eyes, as if seeing me for the first time. 16 surprises was time people stopped underestimating me.

The taxi crawled

glass, exhaust

midday traffic, the driver cursing under his breath at the congestion. I leated my seat against ing into my bones. My body felt heavy, weighed down by the constant struggle for freedom

My phon

with an incoming call. Aiden Wilson. I took a deep breath before answering, my thumb hovering over the

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