Chapter 287

Chapter 287

Elsa

“I’m representing Moonlight Real Estate tonight,” I explained, trying to sound professional despite the bizarre circumstances. My voice came out higher than normal, betraying my nerves.

“And I’m pursuing Elsa,” Bruce announced boldly, his fingers splaying wider against my hip. “She’s finally free of her… previous obligations.”

I stiffened, my entire body going rigid with mortification. What the actual fuck? Heat flooded my cheeks, and I had to fight the urge to elbow Bruce in the ribs. Drake’s response would surely be explosive-a territorial display, a threat, perhaps even an outright claim on me.

But Drake merely raised an eyebrow, his expression utterly calm. “If Ms. Hale doesn’t object, then it’s none of my concern.”

His indifference hit me like a physical blow. I actually flinched, my breath catching painfully in my chest. After years of possessiveness, after all his threats and manipulation, he was simply… letting go?