Love's Tangled Web by Donna Taylor

Chapter 629

Her face lit up with excitement, and she quickly let go of her friend’s arm, stepping forward to greet him. Alex and Ellie were blocked by Quinlee, so they had no choice but to stop.

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Quinlee’s eyes widened as she took in Alex’s lean, muscular build, his meticulously styled hair, and his strikingly handsome. face. She was practically trembling with excitement, barely holding herself back from lunging forward!

“Mr. Warren, I must apologize for the misunderstanding last time. Your mother and my aunt were just talking about you yesterday. They mentioned inviting us to the Warren Manor soon,” Quinlee said, trying to maintain her composure but failing to hide her excitement.

“Just play along and say you’re my girlfriend,” Alex whispered to Ellie, pulling her close. Ellie tried to pull away, but Alex tightened his grip.

“It’s better if you explain it yourself. I’m tired, so I’ll leave you two to chat,” Ellie muttered under her breath.

“Three minutes to get rid of her, or I’ll make you shop with me for five more hours. Your choice,” Alex said, his lips brushing her ear.

who is this?”

as she watched Alex whisper to

said, ignoring Ellie’s protests and introducing her to his former

stared at Ellie in disbelief. “Mr. Warren, you can’t be serious. Our date was just

girlfriend for years,” Ellie said, clearing her throat and forcing a smile. If it meant avoiding five more hours of shopping, she’d play along for three minutes.

did he go on a date with me?”

leaned in and whispered, “Because he’s a player. He loves pretending to be different people and dating multiple women. It’s not just

her back and, in front of everyone, kissed her on the corner

you, you heartless woman,” Alex said, smirking as he

took advantage of me! Big time!‘ she thought, her mind reeling. She felt like she’d just lost her wallet–completely off–balance and unsettled.

pulled, tugged, and even wrapped an arm around her as they walked, steering her with an almost manic enthusiasm. Ellie barely had

across from each other, and

left. Alex swapped his plate of cut steak with Ellie’s. “It was just a kiss for show. No need to look

at the perfectly cut steak, her expression softening slightly. She took a deep breath and picked up her fork. She had promised to thank him,