#Chapter 43 Loyalty

I was too angry to speak to Victor on the drive home. My mind was swirling with the words I wanted to say. But I needed to compose myself if I wanted to be able to say the words that would get Amy invited to my ball.

It was my ball. Why couldn’t I have my best friend there?

As soon as Victor pulled the Lamborghini in front of the mansion's front entrance, I jumped out and speed-walked straight to Alex’s den.

The door was open, and I could see Alex behind his desk. He was on the phone, but he looked up and saw me and smiled.

Victor caught up with me a few seconds later as I anxiously stood in the doorway, waiting for Alex to finish his call. I indicated Alex was on the phone and put a finger to my lips for him to be quiet.

He nodded and silently waited beside me. When Alex saw us, he ended his phone call and waved us inside the room.

“Good afternoon,” Alex said. “Why are you both wearing such serious expressions?”

“I need to talk to you and Victor,” I said. I was trying to remain calm,