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.

my throat. Maybe I needed the courage to confront Alex about why he was here. But before I

darkness. The atmosphere instantly changed, and everyone seemed to tense up.

light.

commanded respect, fear, and

neutral, but I could sense a subtle

Salvatore's presence.

slowly scanned the room with his piercing eyes before locking them on me. My heart skipped a beat; I had never

began to

and with each step,

Inet vel

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

in

to a flame.

in her throat. Even she seemed

and all that existed in that

it's been a while." Alex nodded respectfully,

so calm in the presence of such a dangerous man. But I knew better than to

Alex to me, and a small smile tugged at the corner of

I could reply, Alex spoke up, "She's with

"Interesting. Well, enjoy your evening," he said, his gaze

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