Chapter 290

Chapter 290ElsaWhen I didn’t immediately respond, Allen’s voice grew more intense, his body leaning closer to mine. “Elsa, you know I care about you. This isn’t about you working for my brother!”I swallowed hard, the weight of his words settling between us like a physical presence. Of course I knew. I’d known for months that Allen had feelings for me. He’d never stated it outright before, but the signs had been unmistakable – the way his eyes followed me, the thoughtful gifts, the persistent invitations.And I’d been running from it. Because despite everything – despite Drake’s cruelty and manipulation, despite the way he’d used me for ten years – there was still something there.I felt sick with guilt, my stomach churning. Allen deserved better than my divided heart.The silence stretched between us until Allen finally broke it. “I know you’ve been avoiding me, Elsa. But you really don’t need to.”