Love's Tangled Web (Alex and Ellie)

"Mr. Warren, Nalani is here," Chris, the assistant, announced while standing at the door without entering

Alex slowly straightened up, forcing down the anger bubbling inside him. Gritting his teeth, he snapped, "Let her in!"

Nalani entered the room, and Barry along with Chris stepped out

Alex nummed and pulled a document from the drawer of his ilesk, then strolled over to the lounge area.

Nalani walked in with her heels clicking on the floor, and she couldn't help but notice the furious expression on Alex's face, which looked like he was ready to kill. She pouted. Isn't this what you've always wanted but were too afraid to do? Why the hesitation?" With a loud slap. Alex tossed the document onto the coffee table. "Cut the small talk! Why are you here?

Nalani pu'ed a paper from her bag and placed it on the table. "Remember our agreement about getting married for two years? The contract is signed, and you broke it by getting caught in bed with someone che According to the agreement, you owe me compensation, and the engagement 1 null and void!"

Alex glanced down at the document on the table. "If you want compensation, bring Layton to me!"

"You're good friends, if you can't find him, how can I?" Nalani shot lick, her anger rising at the mention of that dog of a man named Layton, "Don't pin this on me-I'm a victim too!"

"The marriage agreement process hasn't even begun, so how can you call yourself a victim? Alex quickly grabbed the document and marched to the shredder.

He looked back at Nalani and said, "Get in touch with him now and tell him to come back and explain. Otherwise, the contract is off!"

"That man isn't worth a dime" Nalani cursed as she pulled out her plone and right in front of Alex, dialed Layton's number.

She slammed her phone down when she heard the voicemail: Layton's phone was off. She was on the verge of throwing her phone against the wall! "Mr. Warren, this is between you two, so don't drag me into this. Nalani said while sending a message to Layton. "His issues are your issues, and your issues are his. To me, it's all the same, Alex shot back. "The marriage was his idea, so if you want compensation, you need to talk to him. I can't lose my wife and keep my peace," he finished, tossing both documents directly into the shredder. At that moment, Alex embodied the true essence of a ruthless businessman

As evening set in Alex returned to the Warren Manor. He found his parents sitting in the living room with dark expressions. Keeping his cool, he approached them.

Nancy stood up, tugging at her son's expensive suit. "Son, I need to ask you, how did you get yourself into this mess?"

Alex's face darkened. "Mom, can you please speak more respectfully! You're not a kid

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Nancy opened her mouth, glancing at her husband, then at her rebellious son. For a moment, her mind went blank. She suddenly grabbed Alex's ear. "How could you do something so shameless? How can you still show your face at work!" "What shaineless thing did I do?" Alex stood up and ducked behind the sofa. Tm telling you, I was set up?"

Todd sat on the sofa, his face livid. You went out wearing that ridiculous outfit and misbehaving. What are you going to do about it?!"

Alex looked down at his clothes, fuming. He ripped off his suit jacket and tossed it onto the sofa. Cautiously glancing at his parents, he lowered his voice, "1, want, to marry her

"You wish!" Before Alex could finish, Nancy shot back. "With you

your current state, you'd be lucky if she even talked to you, let alone marry you!"

Alex's eyebrows twitched, holding back a rush of emotions. He finally burst out, "We slept together I have to take responsibility!"

Todd replied sharply. "Ever since Harold had his accident and Joanna came over with the compensation check, taking that girl away, and your fate was sealed. Forget about marriage and think about how to make it up to her!" Standing in place, Alex bowed his head, hiding his tumultuous emotions. After a long pause, he stepped closer to his

parents. "Mom, Dad, I love to

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take responsibility for hert"

I heard your ridiculous claim about being a virgin. Nancy eyed her son, disgust evident on her face. "You don't want to take responsibility, you just want her to take care of you!

With his parents hammering at him, Alex gritted his teeth and muttered, "If that's how you want to see

Nancy was speechless...

Alex continued. "Mom, Dad, you both have to come with me to the Thompson family"

Li ser it, fine!"

"Everyone says the apple doesn't fall far f

from the tree. If I'm not bringing you two, who else would I bring" Alex shot back, but before he could finish, Nancy swatted at him with her shoe, and he bolted away.

Nancy retorted, "Why should we accompany you to face this embarrassment! You made this mess."

After Alex dashed upstairs. Todd and Nancy sat in the living room, simmering in anger.

The old butler couldn't bear it any longer and chimed in, "Sir, Madam, the young master might be facing some serious relationship issues. It wouldn't be easy to find him a wife. How about we call someone to tell his fortune!" Todd scoffed, "He deserves it! With his attitude, what good girl would want to be with him?"

The old butler replied, "Sir, that might be true, but he really is afraid of Ellic. You know what they say-like attracts like-maybe...

"He's not

worth a decent person's time! He's the kind of guy who'd just sit there and take it-abuse and all-he can do whatever he wants!" Nancy huffed, covering her face in frustration

ry about their

The next morning, Alex came downstairs to discuss going to the Thompson family Angry or not, parents couldn't help but worry child's future, especially after such an incident. Face or no face, they needed to apologize. "Madam, a young lady says she wants to visit you, the old butler hurriedly reported after answering the phone.

Nancy groaned, not wanting to deal with it. "Can't you see I'm busy?"

The old butler pressed on, "She says she's your son's fiancée, the future daughter-in-law of the Janssen family, Miss Quinlee," "My son is dead! What do I need with a daughter-in-law?" Nancy snapped, brushing past the butler.

On the other end of the line, Haley clearly heard Nancy's words. She hung up slowly, her eyes revealing a hidden malice."

1. cr. "You'll see me, old

woman."

At 9 AM, the Warren family's car slowly pulled up to the Thompson residence out in the western suburbs. The trio got out, but not a single member of the Thompson family was in sight.

Nancy leaned against the car door, furning, "I've never felt so embarrassed in my life!"

Todd raised an eyebrow, "You raised such a brat and still want to save face?!"

"Dad, keep it down, Alex said, tugging at his father's arm.

our revenge!"

1 can see it now," Nancy snapped, shooting her son a deadly glare. "People raise their sons to repay them; we raised you to get Taking a deep breath to calm herself, she took a moment before marching toward the entrance, with Alex trailing silently behind his parents.noveldrama