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.

courage to confront Alex about why

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

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 involved in the underworld. I regretted coming to this place far away from our

sense a subtle shift in his demeanor. Even

Salvatore's presence.

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

to walk

and with each

Inet vel

air seemed to escalate. I couldn't tear

in like

to a flame.

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

and all that existed in that moment

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

so calm in the presence of such a dangerous man. But

a small smile tugged at the corner of his lips. "And

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

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

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