Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow - Chapter 371

Chapter 371: The Project…
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CHAPTER 371

~Zara’s POV~

Kaid feigned a hurt expression, clutching his chest dramatically. “Wow, Zara. That was cold.”

I rolled my eyes, but before I could take another step, he suddenly moved, closing the space between us in an instant.

My back hit the wall, and my breath hitched as he loomed over me, his arms bracing against the surface beside my head.

My pulse skipped.

Damn Lycans and their speed.

Kaid leaned in slightly, his green eyes locking onto mine with something dangerously unreadable. “I have changed, you know,” he murmured. “You just refuse to see it.”

I swallowed, my heart racing faster than I wanted it to. “Sure,” I scoffed, trying to ignore the way my body responded to his closeness. “And let me guess, it’s all because of Richard?”

His smirk widened. “I would say that… but it wouldn’t be fair, now would it? Since I know you too.”

I froze.

My mind blanked for a second as I processed what he’d just said.

He was looking at me in a way I didn’t like—no, scratch that—in a way I liked too much.

My cheeks flushed, and I quickly turned my head away. “You better not be using allure on me again,” I muttered, feeling the heat creep up my neck.

Kaid chuckled, his voice low and teasing. “Oh, love,” he murmured, his tone sending shivers down my spine. “If, and a big if, I was using allure, you’d know… because your lips would already be on mine by now.”

My breath caught.

Kaid was too close. His scent, a mix of pine and something uniquely Kaid wrapped around me like an invisible net.

I needed to get out of here.

“Jerk,” I muttered under my breath, placing both hands on his chest and shoving him back—not too hard, just enough to put space between us.

Kaid let me go easily, though there was undeniable amusement dancing in his eyes.

Without another word, I spun on my heel and walked away quickly.

Because if I stayed one second longer…

I wasn’t sure I’d be able to resist punching that smug look off his face.

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With Snow gone for the project Alpha Storm gave him, I was home alone. I didn’t bother bringing Ella with me as she needed to rest.

More than anything, she needed to sort things out with Richard first before coming home, and while she was there, I was sure she’d be protected.

Richard may not be an alpha, but as a lycan beta, he could rival almost any alpha. Not to speak of, there’s Kaid.

That brat of a king wouldn’t let harm come to his beta’s mate.

With that… I had one thing to focus on. This project.

I sat in my study. I barely used it since we moved to this second mansion. But now, I needed it. I needed to come up with something good.

Leaning back in my chair, I tapped my pen against the notepad in front of me but no matter how or what I thought, frustration crept in.

Earlier on, after leaving Ella, I headed to the company first and managed to put together the A-Team needed for the project. Everyone was tasked with coming up with something good overnight.

However, my role as a team leader required my full engagement. Yet, I stared at an empty notepad, an empty laptop Word doc… I inhaled.

The project was huge—something that could change the city forever. It needed to be perfect.

But I was getting nowhere.

With a deep sigh, I pushed away from my desk and rubbed my temples. Snow had left the job in my hands, trusting me to handle it, but the pressure was insane.

I needed inspiration.

Grabbing my coffee mug, I stood and walked to the window of my study, staring out at the bustling city.

The skyscrapers stood tall, gleaming under the morning sun, but just beyond them, hidden from the glamorous view, were the forgotten parts of the city—the slums, the struggling businesses, the people who weren’t as lucky as those in the high-rise buildings—the people who needed this project the most.

I didn’t want this just to be a money-making scheme.

I wanted something meaningful, something that helped everyone, not just the wealthy business owners. The old, the young, the struggling families, and even the rich who wanted a better way to invest.

Something clicked in my mind, and I straightened.

A self-sustaining, bio-friendly commercial hub.

Not just an industrial park, but a city within a city. A place where businesses could thrive while also benefiting the community—where education, employment, and innovation met.

A project that not only provided countless job opportunities but also introduced eco-friendly solutions to modern problems.

Yes… that could work.

I quickly returned to my desk and grabbed my notepad, scribbling down the details as my mind worked at lightning speed.

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Project: The Zephyr Eco-Hub

– Employment & Business Growth:

A hybrid commercial and residential zone.

Space for startups, small and medium businesses alike.

Priority given to businesses that invest in sustainable practices.

– Education & Training Centers:

Vocational schools and tech incubators.

Training programs for the unemployed, with direct job placements.

Scholarships for children from low-income families.

– Renewable Energy & Eco-Friendly Design:

Powered by solar and wind energy.

Smart waste management systems.

Water recycling plants and green rooftops to maintain air quality.

Mini transportation system within the hub—solar-enabled cars/bus

– Housing & Community Development:

Affordable eco-friendly homes for workers and families.

Free healthcare centers and wellness facilities.

Public parks and recreation zones to maintain a healthy environment.

– Security & Safety Innovations:

Advanced biometric security measures.

AI-monitored surveillance for crime prevention.

Partnerships with Bio-Engineers to enhance public safety.

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I paused, tapping the pen against my lips.

Security was a huge issue.

Considering my own experience with witches, rogues, and hidden enemies, I needed to make sure that this project wasn’t just successful but safe.

And for that, I needed experts.

I pulled out my phone and scrolled through my contacts, stopping when I found the name I was looking for.

Dr. Evelyn Pierce – Leading Bio-Engineer & Security Specialist.