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.

the liquid burn its way down my throat. Maybe I needed the courage to confront

the darkness. The atmosphere instantly changed, and everyone seemed to tense up. I knew who

light.

mafia family. His reputation preceded him, and his presence commanded respect, fear,

but I could sense a subtle shift

Salvatore's presence.

room with his piercing eyes before locking them on me. My heart skipped a beat; I had never been this close to someone as dangerous as him. But instead

to

with each step,

Inet vel

seemed to escalate. I couldn't tear my eyes away from him;

in like a

to a flame.

caught in her throat. Even she seemed to understand the gravity of the situation.

existed in that moment was

and commanding, "Alex, it's been a while." Alex nodded

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

small smile tugged at the

Alex spoke

enjoy your evening," he said, his gaze lingering on me for a moment longer before he turned and disappeared

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