Chapter 593
Elnora wore a composed look as she simply closed the file in her hand and passed it to Elara.
Elara caught on, took the file, and made her way out of Elnora’s office without another word.
Albert looked downright hostile.
As Elara walked past him, she could feel the cold aura coming from him.
She couldn’t figure it out.
She couldn’t figure out what had gotten Albert so upset.
His relationship with Stella was common knowledge at Supernova Entertainment.
After Elara left, she quietly closed the door to Elnora’s office behind her.
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As soon as the door clicked shut, she noticed her colleagues in the executive office all staring at her with curious looks.
They’d all seen Albert walk into Elnora’s office looking pretty upset.
It looked like the newlyweds were about to have a fight.
Albert strode up to Elnora, pulled out a chair, and fixed her with a cold, stern look. She sat calmly in her office chair, composed as ever, not a hint of concern on her face.
Clearly, she had no intention of explaining the bet to him.
She lowered her gaze to the documents on the desk, her expression completely unchanged.
Albert took a deep breath, knocked on the desk, and said in a deep, serious tone, “Ms. Finley, don’t you owe me an explanation?”
Elnora looked up at Albert, meeting his gaze and replied coolly, “Explain what?”
Albert’s chest heaved slightly, betraying his agitation.
Explain why you made me your wager,” he said.
Elnora arched an eyebrow, her face calm as ever.
You were never my bet,” she replied, her voice cool and emotionless.
Albert frowned.
Seeing Albert’s displeasure, Elnora spoke with detached indifference. “Maybe you should go ask Stella about it After all she’s the one who made you the bet.”
Albert’s face darkened instantly, his voice coming through gritted teeth.
“You could have refused,” he said, barely containing his anger
Elnora paused for a few seconds, then asked coolly, “Why would I refuse?”
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Elnora’s steady, emotionless gaze locked onto Albert’s, and he suddenly felt totally defeated, like she’d just shut him down without even trying.
For a moment, he was completely stumped; there was nothing he could say to argue back.
Yeah, she’s got a point, Albert thought. Why would she even refuse?’
Albert felt a strange ache in his chest, like something was tugging at his heart.
He kept his face cold as he looked at Elnora. After calming himself down, he came up with an excuse that sounded good on
paper.
He said, “I’m your husband. Couples are supposed to respect each other.
‘Ms. Finley, if I were ever in a bet and someone tried to put you up as the wager, I’d refuse right away. Ms. Finley, you don’t respect me.”
Albert was confronting Elnora about her actions.
Elnora paused, looking him straight in the eye. Then, in a measured tone, she spoke two words.
Thank you,” her voice cool and detached.
What is she even thanking me for?’ Albert thought, completely baffled.
Damn it,’ Albert cursed inwardly.
But Elnora stayed completely unbothered, calm as ice.
Albert rubbed his brow, trying hard not to lose it.
So, Ms. Finley, could you have said no?” he pressed, his voice strained.
Elnora shook her head. “Sorry, but I’m not the one who disrespected you.”
Albert’s face darkened instantly.
So, you’re saying you have to sign this contract?” he asked.
Elnora replied coolly, “Once I’ve given my word, there’s no taking it back.”
Albert’s face darkened.
Seeing his stormy expression, Elnora simply averted her gaze and turned her attention back to the documents on her desk
I honestly thought Ms. Taylor made this bet after discussing it with you,” Elnora said, her tone cool as ever.
Albert looked pissed and couldn’t help but curse.
‘Discuss? My ass,” he growled.
Elnora frowned a little, her hand freezing mid-page as she flipped through the documents.
She lifted her gaze to Albert, slow and deliberate.
Albert was caught off guard by the unexpectedly stern look she gave him
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For some reason, he felt that awkward, guilty vibe, like a kid who just got busted cursing m class by the teacher
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“Ms. Taylor went ahead and made you the bet without even checking with you first. Guess she figured she could pull it off because you gave her the guts,” Elnora said.
Albert froze, totally caught off guard.
Elnora quietly withdrew her gaze, not bothering to look at Albert again.
Albert felt like there was a lump in his chest. He wanted to explain himself to Elnora, but he couldn’t find the words.
He opened his mouth to speak, but before he could say anything, Elnora cut him off, her voice as indifferent as ever.
“Albert, I’m signing the contract, no matter what. Unless you have something important, I need to get back to work. Don’t interrupt me, alright? After all, I still owe your family a lot, and I need to keep working to pay it off,” Elnora said.
Albert felt like Elnora’s words had stabbed right into his chest.
Albert just stared at her blank face, silent for a long time.
Elnora didn’t say another word to drive him away. She just focused on her work, treating him as if he didn’t exist.
Albert sat quietly in the chair, simply watching her.
He took in her cool, distant eyes, her refined features, and those glossed red lips.
His gaze lingered on her rosy lips for a long while, and finally, a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
He got up from his chair, leaned forward with both hands on the desk, and locked eyes with Elnora, his gaze smoldering.
Just three years, that’s nothing,” he said. “I don’t buy it. You’d never really have the heart to divorce me, Ms. Finley.”
Elnora met his gaze, his handsome face just inches from hers.
‘So, Albert, are you betting that I’ll lose?” she asked.
Albert’s expression shifted slightly.
That wasn’t what he meant at all.
Elnora always had a knack for asking the toughest questions. She could catch anyone off guard.
He took a deep breath, his face clouded as he locked his gaze on Elnora.
‘So, Ms. Finley, are you betting you’ll win for sure?” he asked.
Elnora shook her head. “We’ll only know the outcome in three years. Sometimes, luck favors those who put in the effort Maybe Ms. Taylor will be the lucky one.”
Albert just frowned, keeping quiet.
Elnora coolly withdrew her gaze from him.
As she looked away, she noticed out of the corner of her eye the spot at the edge of his mouth where she’d bitten him and broken the skin.
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Her expression flickered briefly, but the subtle emotion quickly disappeared from her eyes.
Elnora’s attitude really got under Albert’s skin. He was fuming.
When he walked out of Elnora’s office, his face was stormy.
But when he closed the door, he did it so quietly that it barely made a sound.
But when he got back to his own office, he slammed the door so hard it made everyone jump.
Everyone in the executive office practically jumped out of their seats at the sound.
There was a long, tense silence.
Only after they were sure Albert wasn’t about to burst out of his office did everyone finally start to relax.
One of Elara’s coworkers popped their head over and whispered, “Looks like Albert just got totally shut down in that fight.”
Elara nodded, chiming in. “And he definitely lost big time.”
She’d seen that totally defeated look on Albert’s face.
When it came to arguments, Elnora always came out on top. She never lost.
Everyone else was fuming, but she stayed calm and unbothered, like nothing could shake her.
ust by her presence and composure alone, Elnora had already outclassed most people.
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