Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 362

“Mr. Warren, Nalani is here,” Chris, the assistant, announced while standing at the door without entering.

Alex slowly straightened up, forcing down the anger bubbling inside him. Gritting his teeth, he snapped, “Let her in!”

Nalani entered the room, and Barry along with Chris stepped out.

Alex turned and pulled a document from the drawer of his desk, then strolled over to the lounge area.

Nalani walked in with her heels clicking on the floor, and she couldn’t help but notice the furious expression on Alex’s face, which looked like he was ready to kill. She pouted, “Isn’t this what you’ve always wanted but were too afraid to do? Why the hesitation?”

With a loud slap, Alex tossed the document onto the coffee table. “Cut the small talk! Why are you here?”

Nalani pulled a paper from her bag and placed it on the table. “Remember our agreement about getting married for two years? The contract is signed, and you broke it by getting caught in bed with someone else. According to the agreement, you owe me compensation, and the engagement is null and void!”

document on the table. “If

rising at the mention of that dog of a man named Layton. “Don’t pin this on me–I’m a

even begun, so how can you call yourself a victim?” Alex quickly grabbed the document and marched to the shredder.

with him now and tell him to come back and

cursed as she pulled out her phone and, right in front

slammed her phone down when she heard the voicemail: Layton’s phone was off.

this is between you two, so don’t drag me into this,”

shot back. “The marriage was his idea, so if you want compensation, you need to talk to him. I can’t lose my wife and keep my peace,” he finished, tossing both documents

*****

evening set in, Alex returned to the Warren Manor. He found his parents sitting in the living room with dark expressions. Keeping his cool,

how did you get yourself into this mess?” Alex’s face darkened. “Mom, can you please speak more respectfully?

opened her mouth, glancing at her husband, then at her rebellious son. For a moment, her mind went blank. She suddenly grabbed Alex’s ear. “How could you do something so shameless?

and ducked behind the sofa. “I’m telling you, I was set