Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 316

On the temporary parking spot by the road, the two of them stayed in the back seat of a black Bentley. Alex didn’t say a word, and neither did Ellie.

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The weather outside was still cold, but the car’s heater was strong Ellie, who was afraid of the cold, was still wearing a thick coat, and the warmth inside the car made her sweat all over, even her hair felt damp.

She felt uncomfortable, but she didn’t dare to take off the coat. On the other hand, Alex, dressed in a dark business suit, had his jacket unbuttoned, and the collar of his white shirt was unbuttoned lower than even a woman’s.

The two of them just sat there in silence, staring at each other until Ellie’s phone suddenly rang with a text message.

Staring at the message from Leonard on Ellie’s phone, Alex’s hand around the phone tightened. “Did you say yes to him?” Alex glanced at Ellie, his voice low and dangerous, laced with restraint.

her phone. Alex reacted

the seat reclined slowly, Ellie’s heart skipped a beat, and she

legs with one of his, restraining her hands against her sides. The narrow space and the awkward position were

was wearing the most formal suit, but it couldn’t conceal the dangerous energy that radiated

agree to date him?” Alex’s voice came again from above her

furious. “From the moment my mom sent my dad’s death compensation to your family and I left the Warren

to do with you” struck a nerve with Alex. His eyes darkened with stormy rage, and he leaned in close to her ear, whispering, “Ellie, if I want to, I

about to say got stuck in her throat. She knew this lunatic really meant

same ambiguous posture, his tone restrained. He stared at Ellie,

back beneath Alex, her tone softening slightly.

her attitude, his tone softened as well. However,

fearing Alex might do something ridiculous. Her voice grew