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.

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

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

light.

boss of this city's most powerful mafia family. His reputation preceded him, and his presence commanded respect, fear, and even admiration from those

at Alex, whose expression remained neutral, but I could sense a subtle shift in his demeanor. Even he couldn't ignore

Salvatore's presence.

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

to walk

and with each step,

Inet vel

the air seemed to escalate. I couldn't tear

drawing me in like

to a flame.

her words caught in her throat.

all that existed in that

spoke, his voice low and commanding, "Alex, it's been a

wondering about their history, and why Alex seemed so calm in the

shifted from Alex to me, and a small smile tugged at the corner of his lips. "And who

Alex spoke up, "She's with me,

curiosity evident. "Interesting. Well, enjoy your evening," he said, his gaze lingering on me for a moment longer before he turned and

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