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

news but no one to celebrate with.” Alex’s lonely tone made Ellie

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

said as Ellie was

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

not wanting her colleagues to see their conversation and jump to conclusions. Alex opened the passenger door, and she climbed in,

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

picked one casually. Just as Alex

can. “Just a step away, and no one can push

as Alex talked about his company’s exciting developments, feeling genuinely happy for him. If Alex kept his spirits up, it wouldn’t be long before he brought the Warren family back to its former

lightly clinking

fixed on Ellie. After a long

met Alex’s direct gaze and felt momentarily stuck for words. Once she regained her composure, she replied,

Alex had grown quite close.