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

no one to celebrate with.” Alex’s lonely tone made Ellie stop in

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there for a moment, the silence hanging between them before she finally replied, “The happiest moments should be shared

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

Clad in a sharp black business suit, he looked at her earnestly. “Just a few minutes will be

and turned towards Alex’s car, not wanting her colleagues to see their conversation and jump to conclusions. Alex opened

took the can of beer from Alex’s hand, she also grabbed the other can he held. “You can’t drink and drive, you

I came prepared,” Alex said, pulling out two more juices and offering her a choice. Ellie picked one casually. Just as Alex started

a step away, and no one can push me

as Alex talked about his company’s exciting developments, feeling genuinely happy for him. If Alex kept his spirits up, it wouldn’t be

she said, lightly clinking her juice with

you something,” Alex fidgeted with his drink, his gaze firmly fixed on

direct gaze and felt momentarily stuck for words. Once she

close. For whatever reason, she knew she had to keep her distance going