Love's Tangled Web (Alex and Ellie) novel Chapter 344

Chapter 344 

Afterward. Ellie fell into a deep sleep 

Alex, in a white bathrobe with wet hair, walked out of the bathroom. He stood by the bed, gazing at Ellie’s sleeping figure. Her long black hair fanned out on the pillow, her bare shoulder pecking from under the blanket. He couldn’t resist and bent down to kiss her lips. 

Even after having two kids, she was still so irresistibly alluring Last night, he’d lost control over and over again. 

Unable to help himself, he brushed her lips again. Her soft, unconscious murmur reignited his fire. He quickly pulled the blanket up to her neck and left the bedroom at lightning speed. 

“Report” Alex said, leaning against the balcony railing in the living room, his robe loosely tied and a cigarette dangling from his lips 

Barry said over the phone. “That group climbed the emergency stairs to the seventh floor but suddenly retreated. They’re fast–we lost them!” 

They didn’t accomplish their goal. They’ll be back. Alex said, his face partially obscured by the smoke 

slip–ups allowed” 

After a few slow drags, he ordered. Tick a few skilled and sharp men. From tomorrow, they’re on her 24/7. No sl 

Once Barry lefi, Alex pint out his cigarette and returned to the bedroom. 

The next morning. Ellie was woken by Alex’s kisses–breathless and pinned beneath him before she was even fully awake 

“Let me up! I have to work.” Ellie struggled, her voice hoarse from last night. Her mind foggy from Alex’s intensity, she just wanted to escape the bed. 

Alex held her tightly, his kisses growing deeper. Sensing her resistance, he coaxed softly, “Just a kiss.. 

Two hours later. Alex carried a thoroughly worn–out Ellie into the bathroom. 

“When you’re cold to me, you’ve got endless energy. Now when you should be putting it to use, you’re like this? Alex teased, carefully lowering her into the bathtub. He knelt beside it, washing her gently and attentively. 

Exhausted, Ellie lay in the warm water with her eyes closed, too drained to speak. After being completely worn out by Alex, the decided to take the morning off. Thoughts of the men who had followed her last night made her resolve to visit the hospital in the afternoon. 

to drive her. Enduring her discomfort, she drove herself 

“It’s better if we keep this between us, Ellie said later that afternoon, refusing Alex’s offer to d to the hospital and headed straight to Orion. 

“I’m certain they’re after me! If Haley hadn’t dragged me into t can’t think of anyone else I’ve offended!” 

this before she died, letting them know I worked on transcribing that medical data, I 

In Orion’s highly secure hospital room, Ellie ex 

explained the situation in detail. 

Orion, who was blind and had limited mobility, was placed in this highly secure special hospital room as soon as he returned to Jaslands. As long as he stays in the room, he is sale 

Orion stayed silent for a moment. Then he said, “They’re likely after that medical data. I’ll discuss it with Jason. Until higher–ups arrive, be 

Leaving Orion’s roo 

room. 

Ellie bumped into Lacey, who had come looking for Mark 

“How’d it go with Mark the other day?” Ellie asked, noticing Lacey’s unsettled mood and putting aside her own messy thoughts. 

“Ellie, I don’t want to talk. I need to see Mark,” Lacey snapped, her voice trembling. Despite her makeup, she looked haggard. 

Ellie felt a pang of worry seeing her like this. “Mark’s consulting on an emergency case right now. Let me take you to the lounge to rest, Ellie Quered gently 

“I know where he is. I need to see him 

to see him now! Lacey stormed into the elevator, ignoring Ellie’s attempt to stop her. 

Thinking about how Lacey and Mark had such a huge fight a few days ago, and how two days ago Sebastian’s illegitimate child scandal broke, causing a huge blow to his carrer, Ellie couldn’t rest easy. She quickly went to catch up with Lacey, 

Ten minutes later, in a hospital conference room, Mark was deep in discussion with a team of experts, planning a surgical procedure for a critically ill patient with a rare genetic vascular tumor. 

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Larry suddenly barged in, 

bing Mark of guard. 

Mark said, seming aside his materials and walking over r to her. 

What afraid I expose your scheming, fake Dr. Grant persona to your colleagues?” Lacey accused, her voice sharp as 

pas she pulled away from his 

Mark frowned, his expression growing serion 

““Lacey!” Ellie entered the room, keeping her voice low as she tried to defuse the situation. “Mark is working–saving livest Nothing’s more important than that. Let’s step outside first” 

“Saving lives?” Lacey scoffed, pointing at Mark. “He’s better at stabbing people in the back?” 

Her words caused a stir in the room. 

Mark restrained himself, speaking calmly. “There’s a patient waiting for a rescue plan. Let’s talk about this at home” 

An older doctor chimed in, “Mrs. Grant, disagreements happen in marriage, but don’t let it affect his work” 

Tin not Mes Grant Lacey’s emotional outburst silenced the room. 

“You’re out of line, Lacey!” For the first time, Ellie sided with Mark. 

“You don’t know what bra done. Ellic 

lir” Lacey’s eyes turned red as she glared at Mark. “If it weren’t for him leaking the story, how would the reporten know aliout Selustian’s illegitimate child!!” 

Mark remained silent. His attempts to explain had already been dismissed ner, and he saw no point in trying again. 

Before he could respond. Lacey shouted, “So what if he has a child! I’d still choose him over you! 

The room fell into an awkward, stunned silence. 

Ellie watched the two of them with a heavy heart, not knowing how to intervene. Lacey’s words were even more humiliating to Mark than if she had dapped him in front of everyone. 

Mark clenched his jaw but calmly walked over to Lacey. Without another word, he took her wrist and led her out of the room 

“We’re done. Divorce, Mark said quietly but firmly, stopping Lacey in her tracks. 

Let gooof Latey. Mark turned around and went back to the meeting room to handle the awkward situation alone. 

Ellie came out and pulled Lacey to the next break room. 

“Lacey, why are you so sure that Mark was the one who leaked it to the press Ellie poured Lacey a glass of water, worriedly looking at her. 

Larry was completely overwhelmed! She sat at the conference table, elbows resting on it, hands holding her head. 

“I know it was him!” Lacey’s voice was muffled, but her tone was sure 

Ulir ut beside Lacey, pulling lier hand down, “Lacey, don’t you know what kind of persons Mark is?” 

Ellar set. “By making a scene like this, what will happen to Mark’s reputation” 

Larry posted, eyes red. She looked at Ellie, still firm in her words: “Ellie, you don’t know, to stop me from getting a divorce, he secretly investigated Sebastion. He told me that Sebastian has an illegitimate child hidden in the countryside!” 

Lacey said, “He actually investigated Sebastian secretly, saying Sebastian was evading taxes, and slandering Sebastian’s character in front of me!” 

“So, you’re sure Mark is the one who leaked the news??” Ellie never expected that Mark, busy as lie is, would have time to investigate Sebastian. Seems like Mark really cares about Larry. 

“He slandered Sebastian for just a few days, and than Sebastian’s illegitimate child scandal broke. Who else could it be 

Ellie had been trying to convince her for a while, but Lacey remained stubborn. Ellie didn’t know how to persuade her anymore. 

Family matters are always complicated, and it’s clear to everyone ordinary people, Eller thought 

ne that Mark likes Lacey. 

1. y. Even saints act selfishly when it comes to love, let alone 

Sibar wardered, ‘II Mark wants to fight for Lacey, secirily investigating Sebastian could be possible, but even if he did that, I still couldn’t believe that Mark leaked it to the press” 

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“Lacey, listen to me, no matter whether this is true or not, you shouldn’t be making a scene with Mark in the hospital. Ellie said. “You’ve been living with him for half a year, and as a doctor, you know how important emotional stability before surgery is!” 

Lacey still clung to her own view: “His career matters, but doesn’t Sebastian’s career matter!” 

nagems are canceling contracts 

Lacey said, “As soon as this news broke, Sebastian’s career took a huge hit. This morning he called me, saying many agents are and he’s facing huge compensation!” 

Lacey continued. “He’s got several movies scheduled for release, and now there’s no news. If this isn’t resolved properly, his career will be ruined! Ellie, you have no idea how important reputation is in the entertainment industry!” 

“Sebastian’s reputation matters, but doesn’t Mark’s reputation matter? Ellie asked her. 

The things you said in the meeting room will be all over the hospital by tomorrow morning. Even Mark’s circle will know. His own wife, for a male star, barged into his meeting room, yelled at him in front of his teacher and colleagues, calling him manipulative and backstabbing” 

Ellie continued. “In front of everyone, his wife says she’d rather choose a man with an illegitimate child than her own husband. How do you think he feels 

“Lacey, let me ask you, even now, in front of me, you’re still defending Sebastian. Have you thought about how awkward Mark must feel insider How strong must he be to explain everything in front of everyone, pretending everything’s fine and continuing to work?” 

Lacey was left speechless by Ellie’s barrage of questions. For a moment, she didn’t know what to say. 

“I take you home so you can calm down, Ellie said nothing more and pulled Lacey away. 

Mark had planned for a long time to marry Lacey. If it weren’t for the circumstances, Mark would never have said the word “divorce. Now, with things turning out this way, divorce would only come sooner, not later. 

As Lacey passed by the meeting room where Mark was, he happened to come out. 

Their eyes met, and Mark walked straight up to Lacey in front of everyone. “Have you calmed down?” 

Lacey lowered her head and nodded. 

Mark reached our and adjusted Lacey’s coat collar. “Go home and rest,” 

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