Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 282

81%

+13

Hours later, a private helicopter softly landed at the tri–border area. Ellie quietly followed Alex into a hotel. However, instead of going up, the elevator went down directly to the third basement level.

Stepping out of the elevator, Ellie found herself in a completely different world. The fancy decor dazzled her eyes, and the loud noise overwhelmed her senses, causing her to stop in her tracks.

“We’re right in the heart of this busy area,” Alex said beside her, his gaze flickering like a candle flame. “This is a lawless place, a true paradise for criminals.”

A few minutes later, Ellie entered a suite with Alex. As the door closed behind them, it cut off any connection to the chaos outside. Alex checked the time on his wrist and cautiously approached Ellie. “Are you tired?”

on the wall, giving him no response. At that moment, all his concern felt like mockery to her. Feeling Alex’s intense stare

followed her, Haley’s voice rang out from behind him. “Alex, why did

dressed in a tailored suit that highlighted her striking features, her expression full of excitement. “Didn’t you say

turned around, his eyes narrowing as he looked at Haley. She felt a

her about Ellie’s dad’s tragic accident the night before. She had been the last person to see him, besides his

In the followin

her face, but strangely, no one came

heard the sound of the door locking behind her, Haley turned to see Barry and several bodyguards standing

darting around. “Alex, what do you mean by

looked at Barry, who handed Haley a stack of documents. “Ms. Owens, it

widening in disbelief when she saw her own medical reports. “How did you get my