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.

he’s putting that necklace on her like she’s the only one in the

unfazed by the attention. She looked down, hiding her feelings,

asked, tilting her chin up so she could see

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

if she turned her head. But she knew the distance between

in her eyes.

Ellie replied sofily, and Alex finally removed the necklace

This is a special bracelet for our premium customers to celebrate the tenth anniversary

a platinum bracelet. “Here, take it,” he said, shoving the box

elevator, Ellie noticed the words “Gift with Purchase” in gold on the box. She hesitated and said,

but didn’t take the box. “It’s a gift, but even it wasn’t, it’s not like you can’t afford it. Just wear it when

steps he turned to see Ellie trailing

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car game is here!