Chapter 117

Elena’s POV

The atmosphere in the dimly lit room was thick with tension. Daniel and I had dressed up and arrived at the reserved apartment, anticipating a confrontation. As we walked into the room where Phila had arranged everything, Daniel’s face froze in shock. There, sitting calmly, was Alex.

Daniel blinked, disbelief in his eyes. "Alex? What are you doing here?"

Alex slowly turned, a smirk playing on his lips. "You told me to come, remember? You texted me."

Daniel’s confusion deepened. "No, I didn’t! I never texted you."

I couldn’t help but enjoy the unraveling drama. With a sly smile, I crossed my legs and leaned back. "Wow, Daniel, I’m impressed. You’re truly something. But let me clear the air—I did the texting. I needed you both here. After all, birds of the same feather…"

Daniel, pale and anxious, stood up and grabbed my arm. "Elena, please, I can explain—"

Before he could finish, my hand flew across his face, delivering a stinging slap. "Explain? Explain what, Daniel? The f