Love's Tangled Web (Alex and Ellie)

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"Stop the car!" Ellie suddenly shouted while Ales was on the phone with Haley, Alex braked instinctively.

Before Alex could say anything, Ullie quickly unfastened her seatbelt, jumped out, and ran toward the neighborhood without looking back, Once inside the neighborhood, Ellie watched from afar as Alex's car turned around and sped off as if he was racing to reach Haley instantly.

Her heart felt like it was being pricked by needles, a sharp pain. Ellie's eyes tumed rei, and she took deep breaths to calm herself

Fortunately, she heard it was Haley's call and got out of the car in advance, Diherwise, she would have been kicked out by Alex again like the last

With blurry vision, Ellie watched the direction where Alex's car was leaving, then turned and walked back to her apartment building

The next day at noon. Ellie arranged to meet Whitney at a restaurant near the hospital to apologize for not making it the previous night.

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I was afraid it would be awkward in greet" Whisney said.

Hearing Whitney mention seeing her embarrassing scene at the restaurant hat night, Ellie aukwardly bowed her bead. "Sorry, Whitney, I didn't expect something like that"

Whitney sat across from Elbe, wearing a modified dress with a light early autumn jacket over it. Her long hair was tied in a low ponytail, and her large hoop metal earrings were stylish. She looked very elegant and charming.

At first glance, she was stunning, but upon a closer look, she was like a fine wine, becoming more tasteful the more you enjoyed it

Whitney lifted her eyes to look at the distance and raised her glass to clink with Ellie's "Look, we've run into them again, haven't wel Following Whitney's line of sight, Elle turned her head and saw Alex and Haley walking toward them

Alex was remarkably tall, and his dyed gray-blonde sair was especially striking. With

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turally good looks and proud, arrogant attitude,

Haley with her height of nearly six feet and open personality, seemed quite gende next to Ales, Watching Alex look affectionately at Haley. Ellie couldn't help but grip her water glass nightly "They really do make a perfect couple," Whitney said unnothly, shifting her gaze to Ellie.

Ellie gave a bitter smile. She thought. They looked like a perfect match in looks, echacations, and family background. They all fit perfectly!

Alex and Haley chose a seat by the window instead of coming over to illie, which was a relief for her.

"Do you like him?" Whaney's question made Ellie's just-relased nerves t tense up again.

"No. Elie denied immediately.

Whitney elegantly shred her steak. "Words can deceive, but eyes can't. Your eyes tell me you like him very much Whitney's voice was soft, but her words were impressive in Ellie's cars.

th embarrassment. Fortunately, Whimney stopped the reversation there, spring her further awkwardness,

Caught off guard, Elle blushed with

After fishing her meal. Elie went to the front desk to pay, only to find out someone had already paid for her.

Ellie followed the front desk staff's directions and saw Alex lovingly feeding Haley, Alex, always the loud type, usually didn't care about details, but here he was humbly feeding Haley and even wiping Haley's mouth. "Could you please help refund the money to him? Ellie insisted on paying and then left the restaurant.

Each time Ellie's gaze landed on Alex, she was reluctant to look away. But when she saw Haley next to him, looking so happy, Ellie felt like a thief, wanting something that didn't belong to her

At night, Ellie arrived on time for her part-time job at the bar. In the dressing rooms, two professional makeup artists were working on her look when suddenly, Alex appeared in the minor. Chapter 42

Their eyes met in the reflection, and I lie quietly looked away. The makeup artists, sensing the situation, made an excuse to leave, while Alex brought a chair and sat close to Ellie.

Alex didn't say anything, just kept has eyes on Ele's freshly done makeup and reached out to pick at the sparkly decoration on her eyelidnoveldrama

Elie tilted her head back, quickly covering her face with her hand. Don't pull it off; it took forever to stick on

Alex palled Ellie's hand away and finally spoke, "The front desk said you made a scene about refunding the money to me. Are you planning to keep settling things with me like this forever!

Ellie frowned and thought, "What did he mean by saying I was crying and insisting on giving the money back to him? "Even among close siblings. it's best to keep finances clear. Elle muttered, checking her makeup in the mirror.

Alex ran a hand through his short hair, clenching his jaw as he stared at Ellie. "You ungrateful brat, last time you crashed my car-how come you never settled that with me! How do you plan to make it right?

Alex said. "You've lived off my family's money since you were a kid. Phis, my grandparents and parents cared for and raised you How do you plan

to settle that debt

Elle lifted her dress and stood on the chair, looking down at Alex. She knew he would say this. "You don't have to keep reminding me. The Thompson family always remembers how much we owe your family, both in money and gratitude! Ellie continued, "Even though my brother and I aren't earning much now, we'll pay everything back. As for gratitude, that's between me. Carlos Todd, and Nancy. h has nothing to do with you!"

Alex casually rested his arm over the back of the chair, slightly tilting his head to meer Ellie's gaze while absentmindedly playing with the beads on her dress. He asked, "Is there nothing else you can talk to me about except money?? Ellie firmly replied, "No"

One was standing, the other sitting, their eyes locked in a silent standoff in the dressing room. Suddenly, with a load bang, Alex stormed out, slamming the door behind him.

Watching the door slam and rattle, Ellie poured and looked away. She was determined to keep her life simple, repaying kindness with kindness, focusing only on making money, and avoiding any unnecessary troubles

It was close to 9 PM on a Friday. In one of the ultra-luxurious private meet at the Earl Hotel's entertainment clubs, a group of young men and women were partying hard.

Alex and Layton were seated in the middle of the sofa, chanting Haley, dressed to impress, sa cozily next to Ales, greeting everyone with a reserved smile.

"Everyone listen Layton's sister, Lacey, climbed onto the coffee table. "My good friend will be here soon, so take it easy, okay? She's a bit shy, so don't scare her away

A tall, skinny guy eagerly asked, "Lacey, in your

irfriend a guy or a girl!"

"Of course, she's a girl! My friend is gorgeous, with an amazing figure and a sweet and alluring presence. Her voice is even softer, none of the girls here can compure Lacey boasted proudly, making everyone even more curious. The tall man exclaimed, "I can't believe it, could she be prettier than the stunning Haley?"

Haley laughed it off. "Oh, stop teasing me! Lacey's friend must be truly beautiful"

Another man wearing a floral shirt was skeptical, "Haley, don't be su modest. You're the most famous socialite in Jashands, and even Alex is head over hech for you. Who could be more beautiful than you?" Haley couldn't suppress the smile as she looked at Alex. But then she saw that Alex was looking down, busy texting someone on his phone, not joining in the conversation at all. Her smile visibly faltered. Lacey said, "Once my friend arrives, you'll all see. She's even more beautiful than Haley?

Sering Haley's embarrassed look, Layton pulled on Lacey's sleeve to signal her to stop talking

At that moment, a waiter knocked on the door, saying that queses had arrived. Lacey quickly jumped off the coffee table to greet them,

Ellie stood at the door, nervously fixing her dress.