Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 73

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Alex was the only heir of the Warren family, and everywhere he went, gossip reporters followed like hungry wolves. Haley, a socialite from the Owens family, was just as high–profile. With their constant public displays of affection, it was impossible for those reporters to look away.

Once her coworkers left, Ellie couldn’t help but check Haley’s Twitter. It was flooded with posts about her and Alex’s recent outings:

They sat together on roller coasters, played pool, went to concerts, and attended overseas fashion shows… Alex gifted her fancy presents, sang sweet love songs, and held her close… Her Twitter was a gallery of flowers, fine wine, flashy cars, and sparkling jewels.

She remembered reading a book saying, “As long as the person you love is happy, you will be happy.” What a lie that was Watching Alex and Haley basking in joy made Ellie feel suffocated.

Fearing she’d get tempted to scroll more, Ellie quietly blocked Ealey’s posts.

Life was just different for everyone. While she and Aaron worked tirelessly to carve out their place in this bustling city, heirs like Alex were born into wealth, already owning these towering skyscrapers from the get–go.

That was the gap. That was their prideful advantage.

After work, Ellie had plans to meet her part–time bar boss, Whitney, at a restaurant.

a gift, Whitney turned it down. Ellie wanted to treat her to a

Alex and Haley leaving

Haley glowing with happiness as she clung to Alex made Ellie feel a strange twist in her chest.

had been with Aaron, she’d never flaunted their relationship or tagged him

overwhelming feelings deep down, Ellie focused on her path, picking

from behind, but Ellie didn’t stop or um. She

walking so fast?” Haley chimed with a playful tone in her voice.

restaurant. Forced to halt, she replied, “Tm meeting someone and I

linked her arm with Ellie’s. Ellie glanced back

I just wanted to apologize for

continued, “I meant to reach out, but Alex kept dragging me around to have

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Ellie replied, Tm busy. I’m waiting

stepped closer, a friendly smile on her face, “Do I know

saying,

friends for so many years really value our friendship. You’re not

Haley and shoved her away,