THE CEO’S SURROGATE(WOMB CONTRACT)의 모든 챕터: 챕터 81 - 챕터 88

Alaric’s POVThe meeting with the legal department ran twenty minutes longer than expected.By the time I signed the last document, the executive floor had begun to empty. Conversations had died down, office lights were switching off one department at a time, and the usual rush of footsteps had faded into silence.I glanced at my watch—6:18 p.m.Later than I’d intended.I gathered the files into a neat stack before looking at Alex, who had been standing quietly near the door.“Did Elena leave?” I asked.“About fifteen minutes ago.” He replied.I nodded. “Everything alright?”“Yes, sir.” He said as he handed me a tablet.“The security team confirmed she left the building with no issues. She’s already on the way to the estate.”I skimmed the report.Nothing unusual.Exactly how I wanted it.I handed the tablet back. “Good.”Alex didn’t move. “There is something else.” He said.I looked up. “What is it?”“Mrs. Sinclair asked if she could meet you again before she leaves tomorrow.”I frow

Alaric’s POVI didn’t return to my office immediately after the executive meeting.Instead, I remained in the conference room while the other executives gathered their documents and filtered out.“The outreach proposal was well prepared.”One of the board members closed his folder and looked at me.“Your community initiatives have been improving every year.”I nodded.“They’re an investment.”“In goodwill?”“In people.”He smiled approvingly before excusing himself.Within minutes, the room was empty.I picked up the proposal Elena had presented and flipped through the pages once more.The figures were accurate.The planning was realistic.Most importantly, she had anticipated every question before it was asked.She hadn’t relied on confidence alone.She’d done the work.Exactly the way my father had taught me to.A knock sounded at the open door.Alex stepped inside.“The legal team is waiting.”“They can wait another five minutes.”He glanced at the file in my hand.“I take it the p

Elena’s POVBy the time I left Carrington Empire, the sun was already beginning to set.Instead of heading home, I gave the driver a different destination.“St. Anne’s Medical Center.”The driver met my eyes in the rearview mirror. “Yes, Mrs. Carrington.”I leaned my head against the window as the city drifted past.It had been almost weeks since I’d visited Dad.Between work, doctor’s appointments, and everything happening at the mansion, I hadn’t realized how much time had slipped away.Guilt settled heavily in my chest.No matter how busy life became…He was still my father.The familiar scent of antiseptic greeted me the moment I stepped onto the recovery floor.Several nurses smiled as I passed.“Good evening, Mrs. Carrington.”I smiled back.“Good evening.”One of them stopped me outside Room 312.“Your father had physical therapy this afternoon.” She said.“How did it go?” I asked.“Very well.” She smiled.“He’s walking short distances with assistance now.”Relief washed over m

(Part One)Sabrina’s POVI had reached my limit; I couldn't keep calm and watch Elena take over what I had worked for all these years.Xavier had become useless; he still harbors feelings for her. Because I don’t know why he wouldn’t take any action against Elena.Every conversation ended the same way.“Be patient.”“We’re being watched.”“This isn’t the right time.”I was tired of waiting.While he hesitated, Elena climbed higher inside Carrington Empire.First, the engagement.Then the heir announcement.Now the charity gala.Soon enough, the board would begin seeing her as the future Mrs. Carrington.If that happened…Everything I had worked for would disappear.I pulled my car into the driveway of the Bennett estate just after seven.The sprawling mansion had been Xavier’s home long before we got engaged. It was elegant, secluded, and surrounded by enough security to keep unwanted visitors away.One of the maids opened the front door before I reached it.“Miss Sabrina.” She smile