Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow

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Chapter 102

~Marcus’s POV~

The heavy scent of smoke and leather filled the dimly lit room, mingling with the sound of billiard balls colliding on the pool table in front of me.

I watched as one of the striped balls rolled into a pocket, a smirk curving my lips as I leaned back in my chair, savouring the small satisfaction of the game. Three men sat around me, murmuring in anticipation as they waited for their turn.

One of my guards entered, interrupting the rhythm of the game. He approached, head bowed slightly in deference. "Sir, Ivan has called again. He wants an update."

I didn’t bother looking up from the table, aiming my next shot carefully before sending another ball into the corner pocket. "Tell him I’m busy. He can wait."

The guard hesitated, clearly not expecting that answer. "But, sir, Ivan’s been calling repeatedly. He seems... insistent."

I straightened, my gaze turning cold as I glanced his way. "I said he can wait." To make sure he understood, I let my wolf eyes shine through, silently telling him to back off.

Nodding stiffly, the guard backed away, muttering his compliance. My men exchanged uneasy glances, clearly aware of my dismissive attitude toward Ivan. Finally, one of them couldn’t contain his curiosity.

"So, Marcus," one of the men drawled, a sly grin forming, "when do you plan to let Ivan have his precious little girl?"