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How did the negotiations go? As Ellie stepped one of the devator and hurried toward her parking spot, the was crath of quand by a familiar voice calling from behind
Turning around, she saw Alex casually approaching with an umbrella. “What are you doing here? die blurted out, aerpriset.
Standing just a step away, Alex suddenly wrapped an arm around Ellur’s waist and polled her doner
The atmosphere instantly became romantic, and the pressed her hands against his chest, unsure of how to react.
“And what brings you here at this hour? Alex smirked, tilting the umbrella slightly toward her. Feeling enveloped by his presence and momentarily powerless, she realized it was difficult to escape his hold
Earlier that day, Yvette had left a conversation unfinished in the lounge before Ellie knocked her out, so it was clear that Alex had come to ask about something. Luckily, Ellie had arrived first.
Standing under the umbrella, feeling the warmth of Alex’s hand on her lower back, Ellie clenched her fists against his chest and then pushed him away with force.
To her surprise, Alex held steady, and she ended up being thrust out from under the umbrella and into the rain. Ignoring him, she turned and started to walk away.
Alex made no attempt to stop her, instead rubbing his chest where she had grabbed him and heading back toward the elevator.
After taking a few steps, Ellie suddenly stopped. Turning back, she saw Alex still making his way to the elevator. Panic gripped her, and she called out, “Mr. Warren.”
Alex paused, holding the umbrella and gazing at her. After a moment’s hesitation, Ellie pulled her bag over her head to shield herself from the rain and hurried back under the shelter of his umbrella.
She knew she needed to distract Alex away.
“I didn’t bring an umbrella, and I didn’t drive here. Could you kindly escort me to the entrance for a taxi?” Ellie glanced up at him, her tone much softer than before.
Alex’s gaze shifted downwards as his assertive hand reclaimed its place on her lower back. He leaned in slightly and whispered, “Was I too hasty in the hospital and hurt you, Ellie? You’re not still upset, are you?”
The teasing tone in his voice made it hard for Ellie to focus. She turned her head to avoid his warm breath brushing against her and forced a smile. “I understand your eagerness to connect with Orion.”
Suddenly, his grip tightened around her waist, pulling Ellie closer to him. She gasped in surprise and tried to push him away, but he only held her more firmly.
With one hand restraining her, Alex leaned in slightly, brushing his cheek against hers while a playful smile spread across his face. “Have you treated the wounds on your body?”
“It’s just a minor injury; no need for that,” Ellie said, aware of the meaning behind his words. She forced herself to speak a little louder, trying to mask her embarrassment.
Alex guided her toward the exit. Ellie thought she heard a soft chuckle escape his lips. Looking up, she noticed that he had tilted his head upward, making it difficult to read his expression.
Still, she could tell that he was in a good mood. “Send me your home address on my phone; I’ll take you back,” Alex said
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Not far away, Barry had just returned from buying cigarettes for Alex. Barry paused in disbelief when he saw a woman sitting in the passenger seat as Alex drove off without a second glance.
Holding the cigarettes in his hand, Barry stood in the rain, shocked at his boss’s sudden departure and feeling a chill sweep through him.
The following morning. Alex arrived at Bondie Private Hospital to make an appointment with Ellie. As she sat at a computer desk wearing a mask, she caught a whiff of men’s cologne the moment Alex entered the consultation room.
Alex closed the door and sat down in front of Ellie, reaching to pull down her mask, but she turned her head away.
