Chapter 145

Chapter 145:

“Kyla?” A deep voice shattered the stillness.

Whirling around, Kyla found herself facing Alex, who stood at the shadowy threshold of the corridor, his brow creased and his eyes reflecting a chilling frost.

“What the hell are you doing here?” Alex demanded sharply. His sudden presence seemed to snatch the smug grin right off Kyla’s face.

Kyla blinked, momentarily thrown off balance, but she swiftly masked her surprise, her eyes flickering with defiance before settling back into their usual haughty glare.

“Oh, Alex, what a coincidence,” she drawled, her voice dripping with feigned surprise. “Still playing the gallant knight for Sadie after all these years?”

Alex’s expression turned stormy, his voice cold and steely. “Kyla, what exactly are you up to?”

With a sneer curling her lips, Kyla’s eyes sparkled with scorn. “What am I up to?” she huffed, leaning in closer. “Just paying a visit to an old friend. But you, Alex—three years and still chasing after Sadie’s affection? How… romantic.”

her voice thick with sarcasm, mocking

his sides, his jaw tightening as he fought to keep his anger in check. “Kyla, whatever you think is going on

that?” Her gaze landed on the door to Laura’s apartment,

control. He was keenly aware that he couldn’t let Kyla uncover the truth, nor could he risk her spilling everything

tense voice, he shot back, “This is Sadie’s personal matter—it has nothing to do with

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more like something scandalous,” Kyla retorted, her voice dripping with scorn. “Alex, you really should open your eyes. Don’t

but restrained himself, fearful that Noah might appear out of nowhere,

voice, he warned, “Kyla, enough! Stay out of this! She’s done with

what she’s after, why come back to Jazmah? Face it, Alex—you’re blind to how

eyes narrowed, a cold fire burning behind them. “That’s none of your business! Get the hell

along the roadside. Pausing by the door, she threw Alex a loaded glance.

she slid into her

brow creased with worry and contemplation. He lingered for a brief moment, then turned and

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