Cora gently lifted his chin, her eyes pleading for a connection he seemed reluctant to make. “I came to celebrate with you, my love.” Cora said, her voice barely audible over the din.“Don’t ever call me that!” Alex exclaimed, his voice sharp. “What part of this relationship being over do you not understand?”Ignoring his words, Cora reached out to touch his arm, but Alex stepped back, avoiding her touch. Frustration flickered across Cora’s face as she tried to maintain her composure.As she opened her mouth to respond, Alex grabbed her wrist, his grip firm. “Follow me,” he ordered, pulling her through the crowd towards a secluded corner. Once they were alone, Cora drew closer to him, her eyes pleading. She reached out and grabbed his shirt, her fingers curling into fists. Leaning in, she whispered, “I’m still in love with you, Alex.”Alex chuckled, a bitter sound“That reminds me, what stupid stunt did you pull, sending a stranger to blackmail Amelia at her workplace?” Alex asked, hi
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