Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 196

Taking a deep breath, Alex’s voice came out low and forceful, as it were pushed from his chest. He threatened her harshly. “Ellie, if you dare say that again, I’ll strangle you!”

Frightened by the anger in Alex’s eyes, Ellie seized an opporturily when he wasn’t paying attention, crouched down, and crawled toward the door.

As her hand reached the doorknob, Alex grabbed the back of her neck.

With a swift kick, Alex shut the door, Ellie twisted out of his hold and ran toward the bathroom.

Alex held the bathroom door open with one hand, his intense gaze fixed on Ellie. He taunted, “Go ahead, and say it again. I dare you!”

Ellie nervously backed away. Today, even if he beat her to death, she’d still speak to him that way. She was determined to clarify her relationship with Alex.

El glanced cautiously at Alex and braced herself before calling out, “Alex, you…”

Before Ellie could finish her sentence, Alex quickly covered her mouth.

. With one hand over her mouth and the other gripping her waist, Alex cornered Ellie against the bathroom sink.

Towering over her, Alex stared intently into her eyes and asked. Tell me, where are those paintings hidden?”

Ellie pointed at her mouth, and Alex released his grip

Ellie took a few deep breaths, pushed Alex away, and tried to runoff.

In the next second, Alex lifted her by the waist and set her on the sink.

before Alex spread her legs and pinned her against the sink

a suggestive pose, Ellie’s mouth hung

no feelings for him anymore, the

moved a bit closer

Ellie, leaving her mind in a complete blank. “Ellie, you’d better not mess

Alex leaned in and locked eyes with her. “Tell me the truth. Where did you hide those paintings?” Alex’s questioning snapped Ellie back

didn’t dare move, her breathing cautious and shallow.

forced herself to

suddenly lunged forward. Startled, Ellie gasped and turned her head to avoid Alex’s

making Ellie groan. He

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up to her thighs, her perfect legs resting against Alex’s

as he couldn’t help but seek her breath. “If you say that again, don’t blame me for biting

pounded with fear, her whole body tense

thought, ‘No wonder so many people curse men as “dog“; turns out they do

Nancy called

position. She braced her hands against Alex’s chest and pushed hard. “Let go of me. Nancy is

Alex gritted his teeth. “Who the heck are you asking for help?

voice was getting closer.