Chapter 9 - Marcus Reveals The Real Reason He Hired Elena
Later that evening, after the estate finally settled into a peaceful silence, Marcus walked back into the private study. Elena was sitting on the leather sofa, organizing Leo’s bottles while the baby slept soundly in his wooden crib nearby.
“Elena, I owe you an explanation for why I brought you into this chaotic household six months ago,” Marcus began softly. Elena looked up from her work, listening intently as the wealthy businessman let down his guard for the first time.
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“When I discovered Victoria was plotting against my son, I needed someone honest, grounded, and fiercely loyal to protect him,” Marcus admitted. “You were the only applicant who didn't care about our social status, only about the child's well-being.”
Elena smiled gently, feeling a deep, unexpected warmth grow inside her chest at his sincere words.
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