Chapter 303
Audoin, at the Thompson reudene West Suburb No. 7. Natani arrived with Jared Mosley.
“I saw the news last night, and I just couldn’t sleep all night. Haley really hurt things well! Nalani said, dearly sanded at the thought of how Haley
sitting with them, chanting on the couch, while the kids were in front of the floor to ceiling wandrews, building with
“She lanught it on herell.
said calmly. “No sympathy for her Haley s downfall was her own doing, and Ellie didn’t feel hard about it “Let’s stop talking about that woman, Whitney quickly cut in and changed the subject. “Since Ellie is free, how about we have dinner together
Tomter calling him, Halanı said, her face darkening at the mention of Layton
Whimney’s expression turned serious. “Did you two fight?”
Nalami glancer at Ellie, hesitating before speaking. “Ever since Alex came back, Layton hasn’t had a peaceful day. He’s always going out in the madelle of the night, sometimes not coming back until morning”
Elle exchanged looks with Whitney and Joanna
Whimey sighed. “Layton and Alex have been close since they were kids, always sticking together. If they want to go out for drinks, you should just
Nalani wasn’t done, though. “You don’t get it. A few days ago, when I wasn’t home, Layton took the twins to see Alex. Alex’s cat scratched the younger girl on the Ing. She was so scared she cried for a week straight–day and night.
seeing her pitiful look, the older girl cried 100. It drove me crazy!”
The more Nalani spoke, the angrier she got. “He actually
korps doing thus, 111 jou divorce him and take the kids two babies to meet Alex! Sometimes I wonder if I’m his partner or if Alex is. If he
Whimey and Ellie were both speechless.
hack to my family!”
“How about this, Whitney said, sighing as she tried to calm her niece down, “Invite Layton for d
dinner tonight, and I’ll talk to him”
The bond between Layton and Alex was strong, and everyone knew they were close. Considering Alex had just gotten out of prison after five years, their connection made sense to Whitney
However, Nalam didn’t want to trouble anyone. “Don’t bother. Let’s bring the kids and go to the Earl Hotel for dinner tonight. I’ll have everything set up aliad of time, and we can just go there in the evening.”
Meanwhide in the CRO’s offi
Warren Group, Alex had just finished a high–level meeting.
Ons said as he played a cup of coffee on the desk, “Mr. Warren, several vice presidents are playing both sides, working together to prevent you from regaming full contral
willow wants
“Chri“Alexarkerd with a cold unide, “What do you think a young wid
Clinis adjusted his glasses, unser how to respond. “Mr. Warren, I think we’ve gotten off track here,” he politely reminded, keeping things professional
“She has a job, kirls, and is pretty—she shouldn’t be lacking na suitors. What do you think a woman like that really wants!” Alex paused, imagining Ellie’s indifferent expression paired with her hot figure, and couldn’t help laut let out a low whistle.
“Mr. Warren, I don’t know much about widows, Chris stammered, standing awkwardly in front of Alex’s desk. He wondered, “Is he interested in one
g you to approach them. I’m just asking-
Aleacinated on the edge of the desk and slowly stood up, patting Chats on the shoulder. “I wasn’t asking!
and of man do you think a widow would prefert Do I still have a shot?
Before Chris could respond, a purar suddenly flew through the air and hit Alex in the head. “What the hell are you talking about?”
storm into the office, Chris immediately stepped back and hid behind Alex. “Moin, what are you doing here?” Alex caught the purse
Sering Diane
r chest ausbe granted at Alex. “No wonder you won’t go on blind dates when I tell you to. So it’s true–you’ve got your
Nancy was burning, patting her r eye in a widow
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“Tell me, who are you hooking up with! Take me there right now. I want to see which bitch is stealing your heart?“.
Nancy was so angry that her head was buzzing, and she demanded that Alex take her to find that widow.
Alex kept a sate distance from Nancy, and before he knew it, he had circled to the back of the couch. With a couch set between them, Nancy was fuming and cursing, “You little brat! You can run, but you can’t hide forever!
“If you don’t take me to find that bitch now, I’ll follow you everywhere you go
Seeing Nancy going all out, Alex, in a panic, pointed to Chris in the distance. “Mom, you misunderstood, It’s Christ He has a thing for a widow and asked me to help him. I was just trying to talk some sense into him”
Chris opened his mouth, looking bewildered at Alex. However, catching the warning look from Alex, he dared not say a word.
Nancy looked at Chris doubtfully. “Is that true?”
Chris nodded reluctantly, and Nancy sighed. “I know you’ve had it tough at the Warren Group while Alex was away, Chris
Nancy walked over, grabbing Chris hand. “You graduated from a top foreign university, and your parents used to be high–level executives. You should be able to find someone better than a single mom with kids.
“How about this, I’m setting up blind dates for Alex, and Ill also help you find a few good matches. After work tonight, you and he can both go on a blind date together:
Chris was horrified at the thought of Nancy setting him up on blind dates. He quickly shook his head. “No need, Mrs. Warren.”
Nancy wasn’t having it. “It’s settled then!”
Alex, sensing Nancy was getting serious about the blind date thing, stepped in. “Mom, we still have work to do. You should go home, and we’ll talk about it later.”
Nancy turned to Alex, pointing a finger. “What? You really want to bring a widow home as your wife, right!”
“No! I told you, it was Chris, Alex quickly corrected, pointing to Chris, who lowered his head in embarrassment.
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“I don’t care who it is. Starting tonight, you two will both go on blind dates after work. I’ll set everything up. Nancy glared fiercely at Alex, not backing down.
Alex, feeling completely cornered by Nancy, had no choice but to agree. “Fine, I’ll go
Nancy turned to Chris. “What about you?”
“Mrs. Warren, I… I’ll go, Chris reluctantly agreed.
Once both of them had agreed, Nancy finally left, satisfied. As soon as she was gone, Barry
gone, Barry walked in.
you have any problem with that”
Alex raised an eyebrow. “Where have you been?
“Sorry, Mr. Warren, L… I just went to the bathroom,” Barry said, his head lowered in case Alex figured out his true thoughts. He knew if he had walked in earlier, he would have got involved. There was no way he was risking that
Before they got off work, Alex got a text from Nancy with the address. It was at the Earl Hotel. Taking a deep breath, Alex turned to Chris. “Do you want some time to go home and get dressed up?”
Chris’s normally cool face twisted into a grimace. “Mr. Warren, if my girlfriend finds out, I’ll be in deep trouble!”
“Only once. How often does something like this h bring my cat along?
happen!” Alex said nonchalantly. “We’ll meet at the hotel entrance. I love to go ‘get ready, and I’ll
