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.

how he’s putting that necklace on her like she’s the only one in the room, someone else added.

attention. She looked down, hiding her feelings,

Alex asked, tilting her

on her chin and the other on her shoulder. His eyes were locked on her reflection, a soft smile on his lips, and a warm look in his eyes.

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

her eyes. Tm asking you does it look good?”

beautiful,” Ellie replied sofily, and Alex finally removed the necklace from her neck, satisfied with her

they were leaving, a staff member handed Alex a small black velvet box. This is a special bracelet for our premium customers to

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

Purchase” in gold on the box. She hesitated and said, “Our department has a rule against wearing jewelry during work

a gift, but even it wasn’t, it’s not like you

Alex stepped out first. After a few steps he turned to see Ellie trailing

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