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Chapter 36

Author: Antonella Lipinski
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Alexis was very surprised! That tone Shepherd used... Almost begging, she'd never dreamed of hearing that! Another Ethan Marcus effect, she thought, just before running off the runway!

Hurriedly, he passed the table where his friends were:

“Norah, I'm leaving.

" Why? Now that we were having fun!

The truth was, Alexis was desperate to get out of there before Ethan left Amanda in the middle of the room and went after her.

"I'm tired, that's all!" She indicated the couple on the runway to her friend, who immediately understood.

"I'll accompany you!" Matt offered, getting to his feet.

“No need, Matt! Stay!

" I make a point! – he took the last sip of his champagne and offered her his arm. " We share the taxi.

Alexis just hoped that Ethan didn't see the scene... he didn't even risk looking! With no other way out, he accepted the outstretched arm and left the place.

It took a lot of flexibility to dissuade his friend from going upstairs for a last drink. She was firm but polite. The boy's in
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