Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 517

Thank you, Mark. I look forward to working with you, Ellie said, raising her juice glass to clink with his.

Mark added, “Diana is over there too, it’s good that you’ll have her looking after you.

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Hearing that Diana was in Ameria, Ellie couldn’t help but feel curious. “Mark, is Diana going to stay in Ameria for a long time?

Mark sighed. “I’m not really sure about her plans, you can ask her when you see her”

“Mark, Ellie, so you two are here, Lacey called out cheerfully as she skipped over and plopped down next to Ellie.

Mark ondered a glass of juice for Lacey, who batted her eyelashes at him while smiling. Mark raised an eyebrow. “What’s on your mind?

Lacey replied shyly, “How about a bet, Mark?”

Mark looked at her with a smile but said nothing. Ellie watched Lacey curiously. Lacey was known for pestering Layton for bets. Lacey, famous among her friends for her wealth, was more of a collector, gaining mostly through gambling.

knew–except for Alex–no one had ever won a bet against her. Layton had been one of her biggest victims, and now Mark seemed to be next.

“Mark, in a few days, there’s an auction. The ‘Crown of Wings‘ is said to be worth a fortune and is one–of–a–kind. If you win,

tugged on Lacey’s sleeve

whispered back, “Mark

take care of, so I’ll head out,” Ellie said, sensing it was best to leave. Upon returning home, Ellie packed her bags for

about your pregnancy. We will keep it a secret. If it becomes too much for you, I will help take care of the

continued, “Alex no longer remembers you; he will never know about this child’s existence. Quinlee’s body is still missing, as long as you remain quiet, no one will ever know Alex is the

positive; everything

gratefully, her eyes misty.

night, Ellie stayed in Joanna’s room and did not come out. She

set to leave, Nalani and Layton came to see her off at the Thompson residence. Nalani cautiously asked, “Ellie, aren’t you going to say goodbye

After a moment of silence, she shook her head. Layton asked, “Nancy has fallen ill;

took Ellie to Jaslands International Airport. “Call me when you land and let me know

you see Diana, make sure to call me too,” he reminded,

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