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.

internally. “Mr. Warren, who is this?” she asked, playing

fell as she watched Alex whisper

ignoring Ellie’s protests and introducing her to his former blind

Ellie in disbelief. “Mr. Warren, you can’t be serious. Our

his girlfriend for years,” Ellie said, clearing her throat and forcing a smile. If it meant avoiding five more hours of

he go on a date with me?” Quinlee asked, clearly unwilling to accept the truth.

“Because he’s a player. He loves pretending to be different people and dating multiple women. It’s not just about money or looks–he could give you

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

woman,” Alex

the elevator. ‘Alex just took advantage of me! Big

they walked, steering her with an almost manic enthusiasm. Ellie barely had time to process what was happening before he whisked her into a high-

across from each other, and Ellie’s frown deepened

his plate of cut steak with Ellie’s. “It was just a kiss for show.

her fork. She had promised to thank him, and she’d already bought him a suit. One meal, and she’d be done.