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.

tried to give her a gift, Whitney

way, she unexpectedly spotted Alex and Haley leaving an upscale women’s boutique arm in arm.

as she clung to Alex made Ellie feel a strange twist in

Haley had been with Aaron, she’d never flaunted their relationship or tagged him in posts.

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

but Ellie didn’t stop or um. She headed straight into the restaurant where she was supposed to meet

walking so fast?” Haley chimed with a playful

into the restaurant. Forced to halt, she replied, “Tm meeting someone

Ellie glanced back at Alex and instinctively stepped away.

apologize for the misunderstanding between

have fun, so I hardly had any time.

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another step back, Ellie replied, Tm busy.

a friendly smile on her face, “Do I know the person you’re

saying, “No!”

been friends for so many years really value our friendship. You’re not still holding a grudge, are you?” As she

and shoved her away,