Love's Tangled Web (Alex and Ellie)

Chapter 184

The next morning at the finerity Hotel

"Winnic, thank goodness Diana ran into Mr. Thompson last night and was rushed to the hospital. Otherwise, we cant even muggine what coule have happened?" Mark's serious expression dominated the hotel lobby.

Winnerned to the elders of the Janssen family. "Dad, Mom, we need to get to the bottom of this. I can't face my in-laws or Aaron without

Aaron stood beside Mark, silent. Last night, he had received a call from Diana, asking him to help retrieve her clothes from her to t room, and he had stumbled upon her door wide open. Inside, there was a suspicious-looking man Even though that guy claimed to be a hotel staff member just tidying up. Aaron found it odd. How could they be cleaning the room when had alrea by checked in

growing concern, he sought out Diana, only to find her in the hallway, clearly under the influence and clinging to him for suppor

The only thing he could do was call for her family and rush her to the hospital, where she still had not regained consciousness. The ductur suggested they keep her for observation, saying the drug's effects were loo severe, If it hadn't been him to find her, the situation could have turned dire

"Oh no! Lacey suddenly exclaimed. "Could it be that fruit wine was the issue! Ellie said she felt sick last night too and we

too and went upstairs

Lacey's words sent shockwaves through the group. Aaron was the first to react, he grabbed his phone to call Ellie while racing upstair

After Diana's incident, he had called Ellie, and it was only after she assured him she was resting in her room that he fel a sense of relei Hu no that uneasy feeling came rushing back!

Aaron dashed up the stairs, followed closely by a throng of people. Quinler trailed behind, her expression grim Twenty minutes later, thes gathered outside Alex's suite.

Their manager approached, trembling. "Im sorry, Winnie, but the security cameras in the guest area have been intentionally em. We any footage. However, the elevator surveillance shows that Ms. Thompson indeed went upstairs" Inside the suite, clothes were strewn everywhere, and a couple slept soundly in the big bed.

Alex was jolted awake by the commotion outside and his phone vibrating on the nightstand. He opened his eyes, feeling like his head mighus open, as a chaotic blur of memories flooded back!

His gaze fell con

fell on the still-asleep Ellie next to him, and mixed emotions surged in his eyes!

Last night, he had returned early to handle an urgent contract, and after finishing, he hadn't stepped out again. Only a waiter had come deliver drinks. Not long after he consumed the wine, he sensed something was off. Desperate to call Barry, he hadn't managed to dial out before Ellie walked into his room.

Lost in the wild recollections of the night, Alex stared at Ellie, an unsettling quietness in his expression. Ignoring the relentless vibration fre phone, he swallowed hard and pulled the blanket over her

With the blanket as a barrier, he held her close, burying his face in her shoulder to hide the blush creeping to his cheeks. With gresi difende muttered. "Ellie, I'm sorry!"

He bent down, gathering the clothes scattered on the floor. When he glanced back at Ellie still sleeping on the bed, an unconrainakte hun terl

in his chest!

He had tried so hard to let go, but fate had dragged her back to him! If that was the case, no matter how tough it got, he wouldn't let her alle again! No matter the struggle, he was willing to fight for her to stay by his side! Alex changed his clothes and quietly closed the bedroom door behind him. As he walked into the living room, someone outside abruptly wins

open the

suit's door

Aaron was the first to enter, and his eyes immediately landed on his sister's purse sprawled across the sofa. His gaze dowly dated bedroom door, where he locked eyes with Alex, whose eyes glinted with a hint of red. 1/2

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Alex remained silent, calmly buttoning up his shirt. The visible marks on his neck, trailing down to his chest, told-after all, they were adults.

"You jerk"" Aaron suddenly shouted, grabbing Alex by the collar and throwing a solid punch at him.

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Alex didn't dodge or strike back. His lack of response confirmed Aaron's suspicions. Enraged, Aaron threw another punch.

everyone could read

Taking advantage of someone's vulnerability? What kind of man are you?" Aaron shouted, yanking Alex's collar and pushing him back against the thing room sofa, letting loose a barrage of anger.

A crowd had gathered in the hallway, spilling into the living room, but no one dared to intervene. The faces of the Janssen family were especially

Times had changed. The Thompson family was now the one everyone wanted to please. No one in the room dared to provoke the Thompson siblings-doing so would likely end poorly

"I was drugged too!" Alex finally said, his voice desperate as he tried to explain himself amidst the flurry of fists

Aaron froze mid-punch, locked in an intense glare with Alex.

Pushing Aaron off of him. Alex stood up, leaning against the wall to wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth, his chest rising and falling with agitation. "Aaron, this is my room. I swear, I was really drugged!" Aaron's hands trembled as he struggled for self-control. He'd brought his sister to Jinerity and failed to protect her. This was his fault!

When Alex finished speaking, his gaze shifted to the Janssen family at the door. "If we don't find out who did this, I'm not done with you guys!" The Janssen couple quickly stepped forward. "We will definitely give you, the Thompson family, and the Grant family a satisfactory answer!" At the family gathering, the Janssen family was in turmoil after multiple incidents involving the Thompson and Grant families. Meanwhile, Quinler, who had been hiding in the back, watched everything unfold, her expression unreadable as she turned to leave.

She'd planned everything meticulously, just wanting to give Diana a dose of her own medicine. How had things spiraled out of control like this! Even though Ellie had drunk the spiked fruit wine that Diana prepared. Quinlee hadn't actually drugged Alex. What on earth had happened? Thank goodness she had made preparations, whatever inquiry was to come wouldn't trace back to her.

Lacey, where's your brother!" Nalani pulled Lacey aside in the living room, speaking softly.

Lacey replied, "My brother left the country last night."

Nalani could only roll her eyes.

"Nalani, y

you and Lacey go help Ellie in the back. I'll take her home, Aaron said, his voice laced with guilt.

Alex stepped in front of Nalani and Lacey at the bedroom door. I can handle it myself."

Aaron shot back, "You aren't allowed to touch her again!"

"What does it matter now! We've already crossed that line! This was my first time too!" Alex shouted at everyone as he turned and stormed into the bedroom

Outside, the crowd exchanged glances, each wondering what would happen next.