Falling for my ex’s uncle novel

Chapter 117 Chapter 117 Come on , Ill take you back .

Alex looked at me with a fond expression .

No , I can go back myself , I said .

Alex wrinkled his nose .

Where did you get a car ? No , its a shared bike ! I explained .

Alexs expression suddenly broke into a smile .

Ill take you to buy one you like later.

I nodded hesitantly .

It would probably be easier to have my own electric bike .

70 % Alex , Samantha suddenly spoke up , her soft , watery eyes fixed on Alex with affection .

A hint of emotion choked her voice .

Didnt you say youd have dinner with me later ? Alex stopped walking , his gaze fixed on Samantha , his face darkening .

Im going to send Laurel back .

Dont you already have someone to have dinner with ? Samantha hurried forward , reaching out to grab his arm , pleading in her eyes .

Alex , dont you have a meeting this afternoon ? When are we going back to Newton City ? Alex turned around .

His eyes landed on his assistant , Danny Ferry , who was standing a little ways off , still looking bewildered .

Danny , cancel my afternoon meeting .

Alex- Samanthas voice rose in shock as she stared at him .

Alex looked at the furious Samantha with a cold expression , and then shifted his gaze to Abigail .

He raised his voice as he said , Samantha , control your cousin .

You know Im not a patient man .

Abigail froze , frowning .

Alex , you … Why … Wondering why Alex would side with me who only loves him for his money ? I thought to myself , a smile curling on my lips .

Thats because our relationship is always based on money .

Abigail , dont act like you dont love money at all , I said .

Laurel , you … Shut up ! Samantha suddenly yelled at Abigail .

Before the word bitch could escape Abigails lips , she was cut off .

Abigail froze , shock and hurt flashing across her face as she looked at Samantha , who was glaring at her .

I couldnt help but smile .

Abigail was really an idiot .

She didnt realize that her words had offended three people .

Not only did her words make Alex disgusted with her , but she also revealed to Samantha the painful truth : Alex , the man she wanted so desperately , would rather love a bitch than her .

It was both pathetic and ironic .

Alexs lips curved into a slight smile .

His cold features softened for a moment .

He glanced at Samantha and said , You all can 1/3 16:19 Sun , 16 Mar Chapter 117 go back first .

Ill go back with Laurel tomorrow .

Before anyone could react , Alex took my arm and led me into the elevator .

As soon as the doors closed , Alex let go of my arm .

I watched the smile on his breathtakingly handsome face disappear in an instant .

Reflexively , I took a step back .

It would be a lie to say that I was not afraid .

I watched the elevator numbers tick down , and my heart raced .

An inexplicable fear wrapped around me , layer after layer .

It felt like Alex might devour me alive in the next second .

I took a deep breath and turned to look at him .

You called me ? he asked .

70 % +40 ) I didnt really want to say anything , but I knew if I let him sense my fear , hed have me right where he wanted me .

He might even think I was easy to manipulate .

Why are you here ? Alex lowered his gaze , his long lashes fluttering slightly .

I sighed quietly .

Backing down will only make me a target .

And Samantha answered the phone .

So you didnt believe what she said and came here just to provoke her ? Alex turned his head , locking eyes with me .

His face was unreadable , and I couldnt tell whether he was angry or not .

But I knew I couldnt lie to him .

After all , Alex was smart .

Hed see right through me .

Yes .

I just want to tear off her false mask .

I paused , suddenly surprised by my own words .

Looking at Alex , I asked , You believe me ? Alex smiled .

I have cameras in my office .

After hearing what he said , I said a bit unhappily , So you already knew Samantha was lying , huh ? Perhaps Alex always knew Samanthas true nature .

He had probably been pretending all along .

He was cautious about her , which meant I was likely causing him trouble .

When the elevator doors opened , I quickly added , You dont have to send me back .

I can go on my own .

Alexs lips curled into a smirk , his brows furrowing .

Youre afraid of me ? I was definitely afraid of him , but I couldnt admit it .

No , Im just worried Ill delay your work .

Alex smiled , and his expression softened back into its usual , more relaxed demeanor .

No worries .

He glanced me up and down before patting me on the shoulder with a serious tone .

Even if youre an ugly daughter in law , youll have to meet the in laws eventually .

2/3 16:19 Sun , 16 Mar W Chapter 117 Is he calling me ugly again ? Where am I ugly ? I thought , my frustration rising .

A70 % = +40 ) I furrowed my brows , but when I thought about it , compared to him , I probably didnt look as good .

But still , I wasnt ugly … right ? And I certainly didnt have Samanthas aura .

The confidence that came from growing up with wealth was something I would never have .

They were proud , calm , and self assured .

I sighed softly .

I was about to go return the shared bike when Alexs phone suddenly rang .

He looked at the caller ID and his face immediately darkened .

He answered the phone , hanging up less than three minutes later .

The dark aura surrounding him made me want to run away .

But I knew I couldnt escape .

I had to stay by Alexs side if I wanted to secure the 1.5 million dollars from Kailyn , even if it cost me my life .

Who pissed you off ? I asked carefully , looking at him with sympathy .

Dont take it out on me .

Im really timid .

Youre timid ? Alex sneered .

He then thought it over , and a laugh escaped him .

Yeah , you used to be such a good girl .

Now , its like youve changed .

Anyone who doesnt know would think youre a completely different person ! Alex suddenly bent down , his deep eyes locking onto mine , his gaze unyielding .

Im taking you shopping for clothes .

Were going back to Newton City tomorrow .

Dont be scared then ! The familiar scent of Alexs distinctive perfume and his body heat hit me .

His eyes , as bright and intense as stars , made my body unexpectedly flush with warmth .

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