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.

tequila, feeling the liquid burn its way down my throat. Maybe I needed the courage to confront Alex about why he was here. But before I could say anything else, the club's lights flickered, and

the door swung open, and a figure emerged from the darkness. The atmosphere instantly changed, and everyone seemed to tense up. I

light.

respect, fear, and even admiration from those involved in the underworld. I regretted coming to

but I could sense a subtle shift in his demeanor.

Salvatore's presence.

had never been this close to someone as dangerous as him. But instead of feeling fear, an unexpected sense of curiosity

began to walk

with

Inet vel

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

me in

to a flame.

to say something, but her words caught in her throat. Even she seemed to understand the gravity of

as if time had frozen, and all that existed in that moment was Salvatore and the darkness

it's been a while." Alex nodded

questions, wondering about their history, and why Alex seemed so calm in the presence of such a dangerous man.

a small smile tugged at the corner of his

Alex spoke up, "She's with me,

Well, enjoy your evening," he said, his gaze lingering on me for a

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