Love Unspoken

Within the confines of The Cube, Oliver sat across from Alexander. The room was devoid of any other presence, their solitude accentuated by the stark contrast of the raucous sounds that seeped in from the outside world. The table between them was strewn with unopened bottles, a silent testament to past gatherings.

A large screen flickered in the background, casting a muted glow over the room as it played music videos in silence. The serenity of their private space was a stark contrast to the cacophony beyond its walls. Without uttering a word, Oliver reached for a bottle, pouring himself a drink. He downed it in one swift motion, the liquid burning a trail down his throat. He repeated the action twice more, each gulp.

Alexander, on the other hand, remained silent. His legs crossed in a casual display of nonchalance, he lounged lazily on the sofa. One hand rested on the back of the couch while the other toyed idly with a lighter. His gaze was fixed on Oliver, observing his companion's drinking with a detached interest.

The rapid succession of Oliver's shots almost triggered a cough. He fought it back, his cheeks flushing from the effort. The silence stretched on, punctuated only by the clink of glass against the table.

Finally, Oliver broke the silence, his gaze meeting Alexander's. "Let's talk, Alexander," he proposed.Alexander responded with a casual inquiry, "Talk about what?""About Abigail."A smirk tugged at the corners of Alexander's mouth as he regarded Oliver. "She's your sister.

Coming to me about her, that seems like you're barking up the wrong tree, doesn't it?"With no one else to witness their conversation, Oliver decided to cut to the chase. "Abigail's learned her lesson this time. She won't get involved in Quinn's business anymore. Whatever she did before, I'm here to apologize on her behalf. I hope you won't let this incident escalate."

it?"Confusion flickered across Oliver's face. "What do you mean?"Alexander's response was laced with a hint of condescension. "You've been in the business world long enough, Oliver. People tend to kick someone when they're down. Don't you understand that?"Oliver's expression

blaming the wrong person here."Oliver's expression darkened further, but he chose to remain silent. As the music video on the screen came to an end and the

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