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.”

his eyes and headed straight for her own

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

+5

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

said as Ellie was about to walk away.

a sharp black business suit, he looked at her earnestly. “Just a few

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

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

choice. Ellie picked one casually. Just as Alex started to open the cap for her,

“Just a step away, and no

for him. If Alex kept his spirits

said, lightly clinking her juice with

his gaze firmly fixed on Ellie. After a long pause, he asked, “Is there a

for words. Once she regained her composure, she replied,

had grown quite close. For whatever reason, she knew she had