“You’re making me more nervous.” Elena said.
A faint smile appeared on Alexander’s face.
“I’m only trying to prep you for the worst.”
He closed his laptop and folded his hands on the desk.
“Patrick Hartwell is not easy to impress. In fact, most people fail before they even realize they’re being tested.”
Elena sighed. “That’s comforting.”
“It wasn’t meant to be.” He replied.
She rolled her eyes.
Alexander continued, “The strange thing is that he has always had a soft spot for Vanessa.”
The mention of the woman made Elena stiffen slightly but she pushed the thought away.
She didn’t have the luxury of caring about Alexander’s ex-girlfriends or involvements.
This was a contract.
Nothing more.
Nothing less.
“But,” Alexander continued, “if you’re confident you can handle him, then
