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Faced with Alex’s questioning gaze, Ellie’s heart started to race. Just
Just moments
ments ago, Quinlee had mentioned Orion’s name.
“What brings you here?” Ellie asked, looking away as she tried to stay calm.
“Who is this Orion that woman just spoke of?” Alex |
x pressed, his voice dropping with seriousness
“I didn’t hear anything.” Ellie replied. Her head drooped in guilt as she walked on, scrolling through her phone contacts
“Don’t try to play tricks on me” Alex stepped in front of her.
“I truly don’t know. If you heard something, you should ask her yourself. Ellie said, trying to push past him, her eyes revealing her unease. Lying was not her strong suit, especially under the intensity of Alex’s stare.
“Fine. I will ask her,” Alex said, observing her discomfort. He gestured toward a black Maybach parked nearby. “My car is over there.”
“Sorry, I’m busy. Ellie avoided his eyes and headed straight for her own car.
“I have some great news but no one to celebrate with.” Alex’s lonely tone made
Ellir stop
in her tracks.
She stood there for a moment, the silence hanging between them before she finally replied, “The happiest moments should be shared with family,”
I’m looking for y
you,” Alex said as Ellie was about to walk away.
Before she could refuse again, Alex took a step closer. Clad in a sharp black business suit, he looked at her earnestly. “Just a few minutes will be enough.”
Ellie lowered her gaze and turned towards Alex’s car, not wanting her colleagues to see their conversation and jump to conclusions. Alex opened the passenger door, and she climbed in, accepting a can of beer be offered.
and drive, you know,” she warned.
As she took the can of beer from Alex’s hand, she also grabbed the other can be held. “You can’t drink and dr
“Don’t worry, I came prepared, Alex said, pulling our two more juices and offering her a choice. Ellie picked one casually. Just as Alex started to open the cap for her, she twisted it off hersell.
Alex opened his own can. Just a step away, and no one can push me out of my position”
Ellie listened quietly as Alex talked about his company’s exciting developments, feeling genuinely happy for him. If Alex kept his spirits up, it wouldn’t be long before he brought the Warren family back to its former glory
“Congratulations,” she said, lightly clinking her juice with his
“Let me ask you something” Alex fidgeted with his drink, his gaze firmly fixed on Ellie. After a long pause, he asked, “Is there a man in your life?” Ellie met Alex’s direct gaze and felt momentarily stuck for words. Once she regained her composure, she replied, “Of course there is
Recently, she had come to realize that her relationship with Alex had grown quite close. For whatever reason, she knew she had to keep her distance going forward.
“Is he local Can I meet him?” Alex com
continued, clearly pushing for answers.
Ellie’s expression hardened. “We’re not that close”
Alex’s voice dropped to a more serious tone. “Are you serious with him, or is it just a game?”
“I’m looking for a stepfather for my children–of course it’s serious.” Ellie shot him a glare before pushing the door open to exit. As adults, Alex’s
intentions were clear to her.
Ellie war
walked toward her own car. This
Before she could steady her heels, Alex’s car pulled away, not even rolling down the window to say goodbye. E was the real Alex
At his beck and call, he could be incredibly generous, yet he could flip to ruthless when things turned against him. “Ellie, was that Alex’s cart Lacey suddenly popped up from behind, startling Ellie. “Have you two made up?” Lacey asked. “Mark is in the office; you should find him Ellie gently nudged Lacey towards Mark’s di “Right, I’ve come for something important. Til talk to you later. Lacey waved as she rushed off to find Mark
s direction before climbing into her own car.
Lacey entered Mark’s office where Mark was locking up several confidential medical files in a cabinet. “Can you leave for the day?” she asked with an Eger expression.
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Mark returned to his desk, shutting his laptop without a rush. He leaned against the desk, looking refined as he held a pen between his fingers
When he saw Lacey’s excited face, he smiled. “Honey, do you miss me so much that one day apart feels like forever?”
“Of course. It’s so boring at home without you, Mark, Lacey said, placing her bag down and moving behind him, offering him coffee and a gentle
shoulder rub.
“Mark. I need to talk to you about something she finally said.
Mark sighed, taking Lacey’s hand and pulling her closer. He sat in his office chair while she leaned against the desk, facing him. He held her tiny hand and tilted his head slightly, asking, “Have you gotten into trouble?”
Lacey shook her head. Mark pressed on, “Have you set your sights on another treasure?”
Lacey shook her head again. She wouldn’t dare gamble in her current situation. “Mark, I want to leave the town for a few days” Lacey confessed after some hesitation
Mark raised an eyebrow. Lacey looked a bit guilty. Suddenly, Mark wrapped his arms around her waist and lifted her onto the desk
Lacey exclaimed, covering her face with her hands, nearly squealing. Mark leaned closer, his hands on either side of her on the desk, keeping the gizes level.
He stared deeply into Lacey’s eyes and spoke deliberately, “Now, be a good girl and tell me why you suddenly want to leave the town. A moment of eye contact lasted just a few seconds until Lacey finally relented.
Lacey buried her head shyly against his chest, unable to meet his eyes. She said, her voice trembling, “I want to see my idol.”
Mark straightened up. h his expression curious. “Who are you after?”
“Sebastian Emerson, that international superstar,” Lacey’s voice trailed off as she spoke. After she finished, she looked up to see Mark’s reaction. meeting his chiseled jawline.
“We just registered our marriage, and our families are keeping a close eye on us. We should discuss this later. Mark said gently, pushing Lacey abin
“Mark, if you can help me just for a few days, I promise I’ll be quick about it, Lacey pleaded, sliding down from the desk and clinging to his arm Mark’s eyes flickered at her cute demeanor tugging at his arm.
He suddenly pulled her into a tight embrace. Lacey asked, “Mark?”
“My cousin and a few colleagues are outside watching on us, so don’t give them any clues, Mark warned, his expression serious as he held her close. Lacey cuddled up to Mark, whispering softly, “Mark, remember to keep your expressions in check.”
“Got it, now close your eyes,” he said, casting a calm glance down the deserted corridor while tightening his grip around Lacey’s arms.
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