Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 576

With the commitment of the Critich siers, $le felt read du ft. The beverage for he was to make e they would comply

How did the negotiations go? As Ellie stepped one of the devator and hurried toward her parking spot, the was crath of quand by a familiar voice calling from behind

Turning around, she saw Alex casually approaching with an umbrella. “What are you doing here? die blurted out, aerpriset.

Standing just a step away, Alex suddenly wrapped an arm around Ellur’s waist and polled her doner

The atmosphere instantly became romantic, and the pressed her hands against his chest, unsure of how to react.

“And what brings you here at this hour? Alex smirked, tilting the umbrella slightly toward her. Feeling enveloped by his presence and momentarily powerless, she realized it was difficult to escape his hold

Earlier that day, Yvette had left a conversation unfinished in the lounge before Ellie knocked her out, so it was clear that Alex had come to ask about something. Luckily, Ellie had arrived first.

Standing under the umbrella, feeling the warmth of Alex’s hand on her lower back, Ellie clenched her fists against his chest and then pushed him away with force.

from under the

no attempt to stop her, instead rubbing his chest where

making his way to the elevator.

After a moment’s hesitation, Ellie pulled her bag over her head to shield herself from the

needed to distract

me to the entrance for a taxi?” Ellie glanced up at him,

in slightly and whispered, “Was I too

it hard for Ellie to focus. She turned her head to avoid

She gasped in surprise and

a playful smile spread across his face. “Have you treated

no need for that,” Ellie said, aware of the meaning behind his words.

the exit. Ellie thought she heard a soft chuckle escape his lips. Looking up, she noticed that he had tilted his head upward, making it difficult to

could tell that he was in a good mood. “Send me your home address on my phone; I’ll take you back,” Alex said

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