Falling for my ex’s uncle novel

Chapter 66 When I saw Alex walk into the room , I frour for a moment .

But the next second , I quickly regained my composure .

sup ! I rubbed my eyes , my expression lary as I asked , Whats up Alex didnt answer my question .

He just walked straight in , slammed the door shut behind him , and sat down heavily on the couch .

A sinking feeling crept into my chest , and a sense of unease spread from my heart to my whole body .

What the hell was this old fox up to ! Thadnt ever gotten angry yet what was he so upset about ! When Alex saw the check on the table , his eyes flickered with a trace of mockery , but he didnt say anything , Instead , he coldly sat down and fixed me with a penetrating stare .

After what felt like an eternity , he slowly unbuttoned the top two buttons of his shirt .

Thats when I noticed two faint marks on his pale neck I froze , instinctively hiding my hands behind my back .

So thats why my nails had broken last night … What the hell happened ! For a moment , I even wondered if I had been drugged It must have been the alcohol thats the only explanation for what happened , I suddenly remembered the look in Samanthas eyes when she scolded me earlier .

She must have noticed the marks on Alexs neck , which is why she was so angry .

I took a deep breath , glancing at the man sitting on the couch .

His deep set eyes held a faint , knowing smile , but there was an unmistakable coldness radiating from him .

Did Samantha give you this money ? Alexs voice was low and languid .

I pursed my lips , noncommittal .

There was no need to ask .

I already guessed that Samantha had shared everything I said with Alex .

Shed probably cherry picked some choice bits to tell him .

Otherwise , Alex wouldnt be standing here .

I feigned indifference and sat down on the armchair across from him .

Casually , I took out my phone and asked , What do you want me to say ? What do you think ? Alexs eyes sparkled with a mischievous gleam .

He was always dodging direct answers , and yet there was something oddly unpredictable about him .

Just as I was about to speak , he shifted his gaze away from me and , in a low tone , asked , Why arent you wearing your bracelet ! I glanced at my wrist and answered nonchalantly , Its too much of a hindrance .

If it breaks , I might end up getting sold out Samantha , so scheming , had missed the most crucial detail and it was the key to everything the bracelet I wore .

She probably thought it was a three bird one stone strategy .

One , she could show me that in Alexs eyes , she was the most important person.

Two , she could make me ruin the bracelet .

Three , she could then frame me as jealous of her .

She was ruthless , even willing to fall into the water herself just to drag me down .

Honestly , she didnt need to go that far .

Civen her status , if she had said I was the one who pushed her into the water , I doubt anyone would have questioned it But the thing she coverlooked was this : someone like me , poor as I am , would rather sell the bracelet than destroy it .

I seeins you really love money ! Alex said after a brief pause , then continued , How much do you want ? Whatever .

You can give me as much as h as you want , I smiled gently .

1/3 d Chapter 56 Even though divorce wasnt what Id wanted , I couldnt stand in the way of I stood up , retrieved the bracelet from the drawer next to the bed , and placed it in front of Alex Aber a ment a hesitation .

I spoke again .

Please dont tell my mom about this , not for now Alex nodded ababdly .

Definitely not Less than a minute later , my phone buzzed with a transfer notification .

Tont this a little low ! I frowned , displeased .

riran this throat and said , I know I was wrong for not saving you 1 pas surprised .

This bracelet if it breaks , its on me .

But if you lose it , thats on you .

Before I could react .

Alex took the bracelet and placed it back on my wrist .

He paused and then added , From now on , dont meet with Samantha alone At that , I furrowed my brows .

Whats the 300 thousand dollars for ? Alexs face remained unchanged as he explained .

Im not good at apologizing .

Samantha said youre with me for money .

If thats the case .

I figured the simplest apology would be just giving you the money .

I nodded dowly , my anger toward Alex melting away .

So this is what he meant by apology I hadnt expected him to be so to be so generous .

1 smiled at him , You didnt need to come all the way here .

As long as the moneys right , Im fine .

Youre here for the money , arent you ? Shouldnt be angry ! Alex raised an eyebrow , his voice laced with sarcasm .

How much do you think Im worth to you ? I dont have money , I quickly replied .

Unlike Samantha , I wasnt the kind of person who could casually throw around 4 million dollars and tell someone to get lost .

Alex smirked , a hint of disdain in his eyes , So in your eyes , Im not worth anything ? As long as Im worth something in someone elses eyes , thats all that matters , I said bluntly .

But I didnt expect Samantha to only offer 4 million It used to be 1.5 million , he said coolly Is that so I raised an eyebrow , surprised .

But the instant I met Alexs icy gaze , I quickly closed my mouth .

Tell me , what do you want me to do ? Alexs handsome face curved into a subtle smile .

His bright eyes glittered with mischief as he spoke .

Just play yourself With that , he slowly walked toward me , bent down , and whispered into my ear .

My role is to be the man whos secretly been in love with you for with ulterior motives .

And you , you just have to be yourself His warm breath against my car made my body tense , and my heartbeat quickened I took a deep breath and turned dightly to look at him .

Under his long thick lashes , his e Composure .

eyes were dark and intense , threatening to shatter my Tint your engagement with Samantha next week ? Tasked , trying to to steady my y vnice .

Ify f you want me to act for you , shouldnt you be purying Alex narrowed his eyes .

Ill need to see if its worth it .

As I met his gaze , it was as if I could hear my own heartbeat thundering in my ears .

Did you forget something important ? I asked , suddenly unsure of Alexs intentions .

2/3 Chapter 66 He sighed softly , staring at me for a long time before he finally spoke .

Were already married .

If I marry anyone else , thats bigamy .

So , you married me to avoid the Harvey familys marriage arrangement ? I asked , trying to make sense of this all .

Alex didnt answer .

Instead , he pulled out his phone , staring at it for a few seconds , his eyes bloodshot .