Chapter 470

Chapter 470 Control Freak

"What are you doing here? And by the way, I can pay for my drink," I said, trying to avoid looking directly at him.

"I know, but this one's on me," Alex insisted with a smile. The bartender served my shots, and I downed one in one go.

"Woah! Easy there, baby girl," Alex chuckled at my lack of experience with strong liquor.

"As if you care," I retorted sarcastically.

"I do. Otherwise, I shouldn't be here," he replied with a serious tone, making me pause for a moment.

"Sarah, let's da-" Julia started to say as she tugged at my hand but stopped in the middle of her sentence when she saw Alex.

"Hi!" Julia exclaimed with a fan-girl smile, clearly excited to see him.

Alex was polite enough to acknowledge her. "Hey! You must be Julia," he said, flashing his million-dollar smile.

Julia started jumping up and down with excitement. "Oh my God! Oh my God! He knows my name," she said, shaking her hand in the air. I couldn't help but roll my eyes at her reaction.

It was strange seeing Alex here. As far as I knew, he had nothing to do with this side of the city, but then again, Alex had always been good at hiding things. Still, there was something comforting about his presence amidst this tense atmosphere.

needed the courage to confront Alex about why he was here. But

a figure emerged from the darkness. The atmosphere instantly changed,

light.

his presence commanded respect, fear, and even admiration from those involved in the underworld. I

but I could sense a subtle shift in his demeanor. Even he

Salvatore's presence.

with his piercing eyes before locking them on me. My heart skipped a beat; I had never been

began to

with each

Inet vel

air seemed to escalate. I couldn't tear my eyes away

in

to a flame.

in

frozen, and all that existed in that moment was Salvatore and

his voice low and commanding, "Alex, it's been a while." Alex nodded respectfully, "Indeed, it has,

and why Alex seemed so calm in the presence of such a dangerous man. But I knew better than

tugged at the corner of

reply, Alex spoke up, "She's

said, his gaze lingering on

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