His Loss: Divorced Heiress is now on top
he said with a serious, though his heart was still racing from the sight of her with Ethan.
They walked into the lobby and stepped into the sleek, glass elevator. Alex pressed the button for the top floor.
The silence between them in the elevator was thick and uncomfortable. Elara kept her eyes on the floor, trying to ignore the scent of his cologne.
"So, your date?" Alex asked, his voice echoing in the small space. "Is he the new 'husband'?"
"None of your business," she snapped.
Suddenly, the lights overhead flickered and died. The elevator gave a violent lurch and ground to a sudden halt, throwing Elara forward. Alex caught her by the waist, his strong arms steadying her in the pitch black