Chapter 75: He is mine
Ash’s pov ;
As we made our way back to our room after a satisfying dinner, I followed Elijah’s lead. He moved with ease, his steps confident and sure. When we arrived at the door, he turned to me with a gentle smile and helped me inside. As he prepared to wash up, I sat on the bed, feeling both content and uneasy.
"So, how was your day?" I asked, trying to sound nonchalant despite the tightness in my chest.
Elijah began talking about his meetings, his words flowing smoothly as he detailed negotiations, contracts, and business strategies. With each passing moment, I found myself admiring his professionalism and composure. But then he mentioned Vanessa. My ears perked up at the name.
"...and then I had a dinner meeting with Vanessa. We discussed the new project timeline and it was crucial to solidify our plans..."
At the mention of her name, a flash of jealousy shot through me. I tried to keep it hidden, but my emotions were betraying me. The thought of him sitting across from her over a meal made my stomach churn.
"So, you had dinner with her?" I asked again just to make sure that I heard it correctly. Did he enjoy her company?
Elijah’s footsteps came to a halt and he turned to face me with a weird expression. His dark eyes seemed to be searching for something in my own, as if trying to gauge my reaction. I could feel the weight of his gaze on me, causing my heart to race with anticipation.
"Yes, but it was just an act," he made sure, walking over to me. With gentle hands, he cupped my face, his thumb tracing a path along my cheekbone. "I didn’t actually eat because I wanted to have dinner with you. It was all for show, just some professional obligation."