Rejected By My Mate; Claimed By Lycan Quadruplets Chapter 293

Emma sat behind her desk, her fingers moving quickly over the papers in front of her.

She was trying to wrap up some last-minute work, but her mind kept drifting back to the message she had received earlier that morning.

From him.

Ethan.

She had read and reread his message, trying to decode what exactly he meant.

His words had been playful yet strangely serious.

And now, here she was, sitting in her office, thinking about him instead of focusing on her tasks.

With a sigh, she pushed the thoughts aside and picked up another document, determined to finish her work. But then—

Ding!

The elevator doors slid open.

Emma barely looked up—she was used to people coming and going.

But then, she heard footsteps.

Slow. Purposeful.

Something about the sound made her stomach twist.

She finally lifted her eyes—

And froze.

Standing in the doorway was Ethan.

He was dressed in a tailored navy blue suit, his dark hair neatly styled, his lips curved into a signature smirk.

His presence filled the room instantly.

Emma’s breath hitched.

This was the same man who had sent her that flirty text message this morning.

And now, here he was, standing right in front of her, looking annoyingly handsome.

Why was he here?

Ethan lifted a hand and waved playfully. “Surprise.”

Emma blinked.

She had no idea how long she had been staring until she realized she hadn’t spoken a word.

She quickly shook herself out of it and sat up straighter.

“Ethan?” she finally said, her voice slightly breathless. “What are you doing here?”

Ethan’s smirk deepened.

“Seeing you last night did something to me,” he said, stepping further into the office.

“Something I haven’t felt in a long time.”

Emma’s heart skipped a beat.

What was he talking about?

She opened her mouth to ask, but suddenly, she realized she was blushing.

She quickly looked down at the papers on her desk, trying to compose herself.

“And what exactly did I do to you?” she finally asked, keeping her tone light.

Ethan stopped in front of her desk, placing both hands on the surface as he leaned forward slightly.

His gaze locked onto hers, intense yet teasing.

“You woke something up in me,” he murmured. “Something I thought was gone.”

Emma swallowed. Her hands tightened around the pen she was holding.

She wasn’t sure how to respond to that.

Did he mean…

No. No way.

It had to be a joke.

She let out a nervous laugh. “Ethan, you’re being dramatic.”

“Am I?” He tilted his head, his smirk never fading.

Emma quickly stood up, needing to put some space between them.

She walked around her desk, pretending to be unbothered by his words, but her cheeks were burning.

“You didn’t answer my question,” she said, crossing her arms. “Why are you here?”

Ethan grinned.

“Because I want to take you out tonight.”

Emma’s eyes widened. “What?”

“You heard me.” Ethan slipped his hands into his pockets. “What are you doing tonight?”

Emma blinked. She hadn’t really made any plans.

After work, she had just intended to go home, shower, and maybe watch a drama before passing out.

“I… have no plans.” She hesitated. “Why?”

Ethan’s smirk grew. “Good. That means you’re free to have dinner with me.”

Emma’s heart thudded.

“Dinner?”

“Yes, dinner.” Ethan stepped closer, his voice dropping slightly. “A date, Emma.”

Emma’s breath caught in her throat.

A date?

Was he serious?

“Ethan—”

“Don’t overthink it,” he interrupted smoothly. “Just say yes.”

Emma hesitated.

This was unexpected. Ethan had flirted with her before, sure. But a date? A real date?

“Where exactly are we going?” she asked cautiously.

“You’ll find out when you get there,” Ethan said with a wink.

Emma narrowed her eyes. “That sounds suspicious.”

“It’s not.” Ethan shrugged. “I promise you’ll love it.”

Emma bit her lip, debating.

Should she really do this?

But before she could overthink, Ethan leaned in again, his voice soft and teasing.

“Meet me at The Fabulous Hotel at eight tonight.”

Emma gasped slightly.

The Fabulous Hotel?

That was one of the most luxurious places in the city.

“That’s—” she started, but Ethan was already stepping back.

“I’ll see you tonight.” He flashed her a grin before turning around and striding toward the elevator.

Emma watched in shock, her mouth slightly open.

Just like that?

He was leaving?

Her eyes followed him as he stepped into the elevator and disappeared from view.

The moment he was gone, she collapsed into her chair, pressing a hand to her chest.

Her heart was racing wildly.

Did that just happen?

Had she just… agreed to a date?

With Ethan?

A slow grin spread across her face.

After years of working tirelessly, after years of being alone, had she finally found herself a prince in shining armor?

Maybe. Just maybe.

Meanwhile, at a coffee shop…

Kate sat at a corner table, stirring her coffee absently.

Across from her, her best friend, Rolly, took a slow sip of her drink, watching Kate closely.

“So,” Rolly started. “Serena survived.”

Kate’s fingers tightened around her spoon.

“Yeah,” she muttered.

Rolly leaned back in her seat, smirking.

“If she hadn’t, that would’ve been one less problem for you.”

Kate sighed, her nails tapping against the table. “I won’t lie—I was hoping for it.”

“A little cruel, don’t you think?” Rolly teased.

Kate rolled her eyes.

“Oh, please. Don’t act like you wouldn’t be celebrating if she had died.”

Rolly shrugged. “I might have thrown a little party.”

Kate gave a dry laugh, shaking her head.

“But just because she survived doesn’t mean I’m giving up,” she said, a dark glint in her eyes.

Rolly perked up. “Oh?”

“Serena might still be alive, but that doesn’t mean I won’t ruin everything between her, Amy, and Ryan for good.”

Rolly’s lips curved into a smirk. “Interesting. And how do you plan on doing that?”

Kate smiled coldly, taking a slow sip of her coffee.

“Just wait and see how everything plays out.”