Contract Marriage With Alpha Snow - Chapter 372

Chapter 372: Unexpected Assignment…
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CHAPTER 372

~Zara’s POV~

Dr. Pierce had developed cutting-edge biometric security solutions that were nearly impossible to hack or bypass. If anyone could make sure the Zephyr Eco-Hub was impenetrable, it was her.

Without hesitating, I pressed call.

The line rang twice before her familiar, crisp voice answered. “Zara Zephyr. It’s been a while.”

I smiled. “Evelyn, I need your expertise. I’m working on something big, and security is a top priority.”

There was a brief pause, then she responded, “I’m listening.”

I quickly explained the project, detailing my vision and how I wanted biometric security and AI-monitored surveillance systems to be integrated into the infrastructure.

Dr. Pierce let out an impressed hum. “You’re thinking ahead, Zara. This could change the way cities operate. I like it.”

“Will you help?” I asked, hopefully.

She chuckled. “I’d be insulted if you didn’t ask me to.”

Relief flooded through me. “Perfect. I’ll set up a meeting with you and my team to go over the details tomorrow.”

“Send me the specs, and I’ll start running simulations,” she replied. “Oh, and Zara?”

“Yeah?”

“With everything you’ve been through, I have a feeling that this isn’t just about a project for you, is it?”

I hesitated. She wasn’t wrong. This wasn’t just about business.

It was about control. About making sure no one—whether a witch, a rogue, or a corrupt leader—ever had the power to bring chaos to my world again.

I smirked slightly. “It’s about making the world a safer place, Evelyn.”

Dr. Pierce laughed. “You’ve always been a force of nature, Zara. I’ll be in touch soon.”

As I ended the call, I leaned back in my chair, my heart racing with excitement.

This was it.

The Zephyr Eco-Hub will be more than just a business project—it will be a legacy. And I was going to make damn sure it succeeded.

Just one problem… How was I going to defeat my witchy problem once and for all?

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~Vera’s POV~

After Ella left, I redirected all my energy toward Zara. Each summoning ritual I performed was carefully designed to weaken her slowly from the inside out.

It was tedious, yeah, and required a lot of patience, as I aimed to drain her spirit gradually.

With each ritual, I made her body more vulnerable, all without her noticing what was happening to her.

The plan was progressing smoothly, and with Ella and Snow gone, there was no one to interfere.

Everything was going according to plan…

Until now.

It had been two days since Ella had left, but now she was coming back.

I had overheard the chauffeur mention it earlier, casually talking about preparing her room and making sure everything was in place for her return.

As soon as I heard those words, I felt a sudden wave of irritation pass through me, almost like a sharp jolt that made my skin prickle and my heart race.

It was as if every nerve in my body reacted instinctively to the statement, making me feel deeply unsettled.

“That girl just won’t stay gone.”

I should have gotten rid of her the night she saw me. Permanently… once and for all, but even that would have been too suspicious.

The last time she was here, she had seen me. Not as Vani—the obedient maid—but as Vera, the dark witch.

Three nights ago, she had unknowingly stumbled upon me mid-summoning, catching a glimpse of something she should never have witnessed.

I had sensed her presence too late, and by the time I turned, she was standing at the door, watching.

She had seen everything.

The dark blue energy swirling around me, Zara’s spirit caught within the circle, my whispered incantations—she had seen it all.

I had no choice but to act fast. Knowing Ella, the first thing she’d do was run to report what she had seen to Zara.

And I definitely could not risk that.

I appeared behind her before she had a chance to escape, surprising her completely. I could sense her fear as she struggled to breathe, trying to step back.

“I can’t have you do that,” I murmured, my voice slithering into Ella’s mind. “I cannot let you ruin my plans by telling Zara Zephyr.”

She had struggled, her body screaming at her to fight, but I ensure she couldn’t move.

“You… can’t stop me,” Ella gritted out, forcing her body to push back against my magic.

Her efforts only made me smirked. “Oh, dear. I will. And effortlessly so.”

My hand glowed, and suddenly, searing pain ripped through her skull. Then I wiped her memory.

It was a rushed job, but it was enough to erase that night from her mind.

Still, it wasn’t foolproof. Even the strongest mind magic could falter if something triggered her subconscious memories.

Now that she was returning, I needed to be extra careful.

“Ella is too much trouble. I have to get rid of her while I still have the chance. But for now, I’ll stay out of sight. I can’t risk her remembering.”

I let out a slow breath, forcing myself to relax.

One problem at a time.

Ella wasn’t my biggest concern yet. Right now, my priority was Zara—and ensuring that Snow remained mine.

Earlier that morning, my mother had called to check in. She wanted an update on our plan to weaken Zara’s fighting spirit.

She was eager, pushing me to ensure Zara’s powers remained locked away until we were ready to take them.

And, of course, she asked about Snow.

“Has he sensed anything?” she had asked.

“No,” I had told her.

And it was true. Snow hadn’t noticed a thing. He was too distracted, too wrapped up in his own thoughts, to suspect that something was wrong.

But now that he was gone… I could finally breathe. I could finally act.

I would have my mate.

I would remove Zara from his life.

As I let myself revel in the thought, a slow smirk appeared on my lips. But it was short-lived, as at that same moment, a knock sounded at my door, pulling me out of my fantasies.

I turned, frowning, before schooling my expression into something neutral. “Come in.”

A young maid, a timid girl whose name I didn’t care to remember, entered, bowing slightly. “Ms. Vani, Mr. Scott has assigned you to take care of Ms. Ella during her stay here personally.”

I froze.

A sudden wave of disbelief crashed over me.

“What?”