Chapter 121
des suddenly asked for the necklace, catching Haley completely off guard.
Haley stared at Alex, her pare blank and her mind spanning
ter what Alex’s reasons were for wanting the necklace, she was never going to give it to him
“Alex why are you suddenly asking for the necklace! Haley cautiously asked, testing the waters
Alex tried to suppress the storm of emotions brewing inside him. “Ethan’s in trouble. I’m worried about you, Y came to check on you?
He continued with a calm demeanor. “I thought Id take the necklace with me to get it fixed while I’m here. I noticed there was a diamond missing”
Haley lowered her head, hiding the emotions in her eyes. It took her a long while before she spoke up. “I’m sorry, Alex, but I lied. Actually, I lost the
Sering Alex’s face darken instantly. Haley quickly added, “It’s been a crazy time with Ethan’s case. My family’s been a mess. I’ve been really down Lately, and my mind’s all over the place. I just don’t know where I put it.”
“promise, as soon as I find it. I’ll give it back to you” she added.
Haley knew deep down that Alex wasn’t here to comfort her. He didn’t care about her feelings he was here to get that necklace back.
Alex stared at her for a long time, his expression unreadable, not saying a word.
“Go back and rest,” he said irritably, throwing the words out as he turned to leave
Hairy watched as Alex quickly walked away, her hands clenched tightly by her sades.
She quickly caught up with him, blocking his path in front of his car “Ales, you said you were worried about me and came to check on me, right? Why are you just going to leave without saying anything?”
Alex stopped and looked at her with an unreadable gaze.
Tears welled up in Haley’s eyes her voice breaking with a mix of frustration and hurt. She reached out and grabbed Alex’s sleeve. “Ethan’s been sentenced to life in prison. I’m really struggling right now, Alex,
“My moms sick, and the entire Owens family is falling apart”
She stuffed, fighting back tears. “Alex, will you go for a walk with mean
When Alex didn’t respond. Haley suddenly threw herself into his arms, sobbing uncontrollably. “Alex, you chased after me first.
“You told me that if I broke up with you, you’d make sure Ethan would be okay. But in the end, you went back on your word”
Haley didn’t give Alex a chance to speak. Her voice cracked with despair. “If you don’t want to break up with me, then from now on, no matter what happens, you can never break up with me again. Let’s get marned.”
Alex felt a strange surge of emotion. He didn’t know how to respond. He subtly pushed Haley away, his tone softening, but his expression still unreadable. “Let’s go I’ll take you out for a walk”
Hairy’s frustration boiled over. Alex was avoiding the topic, dodging the real conversation. She was about to lose it.
Her brother was in trouble, and her father had made countless attempts to harm Aaron
Though Aaron didn’t have solid evidence to take down her father, he was
Alex despised the Owens family with a passion and was cold toward her.
Now, Haley’s parents had placed all their hopes on her.
She had to figure out a way to marry Alex, to convince the elders of the Warren family to approve of their relationship.
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was post past 3 FM when Aaron and Ellie, chatting and laughing with Diana, arrived at the entrance of a high–end restaurant in the city center
“Aaron, when we leave, dont forget to grab the clothes from my car’s trunk Duna said as she pushes Aaron aside, linking her arm with Ellies,
wding between the two of them
Aaron raised at eyebrow. 1 appreciate the gesture, but the clothes are fine, I can wash them myself. Ms. Grant. You don’t need to buy me new ones.
“You think I actually want to buy you new ones?” Diana shot Aamon a disgusted look. Tim just trying to get my dad off my back, okay?”
“Ms. Grant. Aaron is a man of few words, so let me thank you and Mr. Grant on his behalf.” Ellir quickly chimed in, sensing the awkward silence
“No wonder eerryone says he’s a man of few wonds. Duana shot Aaron a look of disdain.
“Leys go inside” Aaron said, trying to steer the conversation away. He couldn’t fight, couldn’t yell, and couldn’t get angry, his only option was to change the subject
a second.” As the three were about to enter the restaurant, Dona’s sharp eyes caught sight of Alex and Haley
Ellie followed Diana’s gaze. Not far away. Haley was walking toward them, arm in arm with Alex. Alex said something, and Haley laughed, clearly in a good mood Ellie turned her gare back to Aaran
“Let’s go Aaron said, his expression as indifferent as ever, about to turn around. But before he could, Diana shoved past Ellie and stood in front of
the restaurant door.
Diana svour wasn’t too loud, but it was definitely loud enough for the people around to hear, “Bitch, you’re openly trying to steal my fiance right in front of me. Is that how your mom raised you?”
froze.
Haley looked up and saw Diana, along with Aaron and
nd Ellie. The smile on her face instantly fre
But it was only for a brief moment. Haley tightened her hold on Alexx arm and shot a provocative glance at both Diana and Ellie “What a comcidence, you’re here too”
Alex glanced down at Haley’s hand still wrapped around his arm before raising his head.
He briefly surveyed the three standing at the entrance of the restaurant but didn’t push Haley away.
Ellie stood beside Diana, unsure whether she should sprak up
Currently, Duna was Aless fancee; this was recognized by both families, and the engagement had been publicly announced at a press conference
Years ago
Todd and Nancy had always supported the freedom to love and respected Alex’s personal choices, never pressuring him to get married…
When Alex had been with Haley, they had already prepared a compensation package to dissolve the engagement with the Grant family.
But no one could have predicted that before the engagement between the Warren and Grant families could be officially called off. Haley had stirred up all these problema,
“Let go of Alex” Diana, who had years of experience in mixed martial arts, easily shoved Haley aside.
She moved quickly, pushing Haley out of the way. “Though you’re so desperate for a man, you’ll have to wait until our engagement is officially ended
“Duna, enough” Alex gave Diana a warning look, his face darkening
Diana pointed at Alex and inapped. “What’s the matter? You want to defend your mistress!”
“Go somewhere else.” Alex muttered, his frustration mounting. He pushed Diana aside and grabbed Haley’s arm, walking away.
As Alex passed Ellie, he didn’t even glance her way, his steps never fabering. Haley, her lips curling into a snug grin, couldn’t
off her face
wipe
the satisfaction
Ellie, unable to stand seeing them together, turned to Diana. “Ms. Grant, how about we try a different restaurant
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Diana, bring het insual domineering self, linked her arm with Aaron’s and boldly replied, “No, I want to eat here”
Aaron, box face emotiondens; pushed Dianax:
but she immediately lat
Latched onto him again, this time holding on tightly
Diana shed her head baik and said, “Aaron, tonight, everything’s on me Let’s go eat, and let’s sit right next to them?
