Chapter 60

Chase's pov

I stood at the edge of the party, my eyes scanning the room for Elodie. The thumping music and laughter filled the air, but my focus was solely on her. She looked stunning in her red dress, her hair styled in loose waves, and her makeup subtle yet elegant.

“What's up, man?” I heard Alex's voice behind me, and his hand on my shoulder brought me back to reality.

I let out a long sigh and s painfully tore my eyes away from Elodie's tempting figure.

“Y'all still haven't made up, I see,” he asked, but his lips were curled up in a smirk.

“Alex,” I let out a warning grunt.

He threw his head back and laughed. He actually laughed, and I balled my hands in fists to stop myself from slamming it into his face.

“What the fuck is so funny?” I growled.

“I'm sorry I….I just never thought I'd see the day you'd be so beaten by a woman,” he said in between laughter.

“Buzz off,” I looked away.

“She looks alone too. I should probably go talk to her…..”

“Don't you dare,” I said under my breath