Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 20

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Ellie noticed the clerk’s awkward look, which only made her checks flush. She shified her gaze to Alex, who was completely absorbed in the necklace, oblivious to her discomfort. She felt urge to just turn around and leave

“Ellic, put this on so I can see how it looks, Alex sail, gesturing for her to come closer.

“I’d rather let the staff show this to you. It’s not really my style, e protested.

With a firm grip on her shoulder, Alex pulled her closer. “What did you think I brought you here for?

Before she could respond, the cold metal of the necklace touch her skin, making her tense up. Alex’s warm breath tickled her ear, and the contrast of his warmth with the cool necklace was overwhelming.

She knew the necklace wasn’t for her, but her palms started to seat, and she couldn’t bring herself to look in the mirror. “Wow, I’m so jealous of that girl. Her boyfriend is so hot, one gi gushed.

“Her necklace is from Vogue Kaleidoscope’s latest collection–austom pink diamond, and it’s worth millions, another chimed in.

putting that necklace on her like she’s the

looked down, hiding her feelings, reminding herself that the necklace and the affectionate gaze weren’t for

out; does it look good?” Alex asked, tilting her chin up so she could see herself in the

locked on her reflection, a soft smile on his lips, and a warm

her head. But she knew the distance between them was like a math equation–infinitely close, yet never quite reaching.

look of wonder in her eyes. Tm asking you does it

Alex finally removed the necklace from her neck, satisfied with

handed Alex a small black velvet box. This is a special bracelet for our premium customers to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Vogue Kaleidoscope. It’s for

opened it to reveal a platinum bracelet. “Here, take it,” he said, shoving the box into Ellie’s

noticed the words “Gift with Purchase” in gold on the box. She hesitated and said, “Our department has

gift, but even it wasn’t, it’s not like you can’t afford it. Just wear it when you’re

and Alex stepped out first. After a few steps he turned to see Ellie trailing behind, looking

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