Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 564

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Faced with Alex’s questioning gaze, Ellie’s heart started to race. Just moments ago, Quinlee had mentioned Orion’s name.

“What brings you here?” Ellie asked, looking away as she tried to stay calm.

“Who is this Orion that woman just spoke of?” Alex pressed, his voice dropping with seriousness.

“I didn’t hear anything,” Ellic replied. Her head drooped in guilt as she walked on, scrolling through her phone contacts.

“Don’t try to play tricks on me.” Alex stepped in front of her.

“I truly don’t know. If you heard something, you should ask her yourself,” Ellie said, trying to push past him, her eyes revealing her unease. Lying was not her strong suit, especially under the intensity of Alex’s stare.

“Fine, I will ask her,” Alex said, observing her discomfort. He gestured toward a black Maybach parked nearby. “My car is over there.”

busy.” Ellie avoided his eyes and headed straight for

one to celebrate with.” Alex’s

+5

hanging between them before she finally replied, “The happiest moments should be

looking for you,” Alex said as Ellie was about to walk away.

she could refuse again, Alex took a step closer. Clad in a sharp black business suit, he looked at her earnestly. “Just a few minutes will be

see their conversation and jump to

she took the can of beer from Alex’s hand, she also grabbed the other can he held.

out two more juices and offering her a choice. Ellie picked one casually.

step away, and no one can push me

kept his spirits up, it wouldn’t be long before he brought the Warren

lightly clinking her juice

with his drink, his gaze firmly fixed on Ellie.

momentarily stuck for words. Once she regained her composure, she

her relationship with Alex had grown quite close. For whatever reason, she knew she had to keep her distance