Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 617

“Well, 1…” Alex was trying to find the right words, but Carl jumped in and explained, “He’s a partner at this school now. And this is the new principal, Mr. Jensen.”

Ellie glanced at Alex, then at Barry, Barry quickly came over to explain, “Dr. Thompson, don’t get us wrong. Mr. Warren just bought a portion of JR Group’s stock, and I’m just here for a title.

Ellie shot a sharp look at Alex. In just a few days, he managed to buy shares in the internationally renowned JR Group. “You…”

“Totally legal and legitimate. He sold it to me voluntarily. I just got lucky, Alex quickly clarified, sensing Ellie’s sharp gaze before she even spoke.

Ellie glanced at the people in the office, gave a polite nod, and turned to leave. Seeing this, Alex hurriedly followed her out.

Barry was about to follow but was yanked back by Carl, who quickly locked the office door.

Barry pressed his back against the door, feeling the weight of the situation. Carl raised an eyebrow. “So, that woman–is she Alex’s girlfriend?”

Barry wasn’t sure how to respond.

Carl smirked. “Or a mistress?”

“Mr. Lancaster. I can’t explain everything in just a few words. You should ask Mr. Warren directly, Barry said quickly before rushing out the door.

more money if I could? I was just lucky to pick up the shares from Mr. Sheppard,” Alex said as he walked alongside Ellie down the hallway, sneaking glances at her expression.

would be staying here. “Go ahead and take care of your business. I’ll just check on the kids and then head home,” Ellie paused as they

hand to place it around her shoulder. Ellie glanced at him, and

class, and Ellie stood outside the

go, Ellie said, preparing to leave, but Alex grabbed

we waiting

noticed that Alex had stopped in his tracks, so she gave him a gentle push.

classroom, with Oscar chasing after her,

you can’t run out of class like that. Why didn’t you follow

her back, speaking carefully, “Sorry, Mom. I just wanted to talk

at Alex. “What did you

Betty mention him, Alex couldn’t help but smirk. He squatted down and gently pulled Betty close. Betty suddenly pressed something into his hand, covering it with her tiny palm. Alex quickly understood what

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give it to you. Will you be my

and replied, “Even if I’m not

Betty leave with a disappointed look, Ellie turned to Alex and