Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 121

Chapter 121

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Haley was never polite when speaking to Aaron. And after breaking up and all the drama with Ellie, she was even less so now. “Aaron, do you know what happened when I went to Ameria yesterday?”

Aaron replied in a calm tone, “Your issues have nothing to do with me.”

Haley’s face twitched noticeably, and she bit out. “I saw Ellie and Alex checking into a room together. Doesn’t that concern you at all?”

Aaron’s gaze darkened a bit. “I know Ellie’s character well. My shift is starting, and please step aside,” he said politely before he left.

Haley, unwilling to give up, blocked his path. “Aaron, not only do the elders of the Warren family know about this, but all of Alex’s friends know too. Are you really going to let Ellie get caught between Alex and me, and have people call her a mistress?”

Aaron just said, “Please step aside.”

“I know you haven’t gotten over our breakup and are still mad at me.”

Aaron frowned.

continued, “But I can’t help it. There’s too much of a gap between us. I wanted to help you succeed, but

and I’ve been friends with Ellie for many years. I really don’t want to see her become Alex’s plaything, used and then tossed

heads up,” Aaron said, not looking too pleased as he sidestepped Haley and

I won’t be kind to Ellie.” Haley watched Aaron’s figure as he walked away, her hands clenched tightly at her sides. She was never one to back down, and now

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between Ellie and Alex continued to spread in the social circles. Layton tried several times before finally getting Alex to agree to meet.

to be found.” Layton handed Alex the pool cue, noticing

off the

a gossipy lok. “So, what’s going on between you and Ellie?”

leaned down to test the pool cue. “What do you

is trying to seduce you to climb the social ladder, saying she’s got no boundaries and is willing to be your other woman. You

and met Layton’s

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