Chapter 470 Control Freak


    "What are you doing here? And by the way, I can pay for my drink," I said, trying to avoid looking directly at him.


    "I know, but this one''s on me," Alex insisted with a smile. The bartender served my shots, and I downed one in one go.


    "Woah! Easy there, baby girl," Alex chuckled at myck of experience with strong liquor.


    "As if you care," I retorted sarcastically.


    "I do. Otherwise, I shouldn''t be here," he replied with a serious tone, making me pause for a moment.


    "Sarah, let''s da-" Julia started to say as she tugged at my hand but stopped in the middle of her sentence when she saw Alex.


    "Hi!" Julia eximed with a fan-girl smile, clearly excited to see him.


    Alex was polite enough to acknowledge her. "Hey! You must be Julia," he said, shing his million-dor smile.


    Julia started jumping up and down with excitement. "Oh my God! Oh my God! He knows my name," she said, shaking her hand in the air. I couldn''t help but roll my eyes at her reaction.


    It was strange seeing Alex here. As far as I knew, he had nothing to do with this side of the city, but then again, Alex had always been good at hiding things. Still, there was somethingforting about his presence amidst this tense atmosphere.


    I took another shot of tequ, feeling the liquid burn its way down my throat. Maybe I needed the courage to confront Alex about why he was here. But before I could say anything else, the club''s lights flickered, and the music abruptly stopped.


    A hush fell over the room as the door swung open, and a figure emerged from the darkness. The atmosphere instantly changed, and everyone seemed to tense up. I knew who it was even before he stepped into the


    light.


    Salvatore "The Shadow" Moretti, the boss of this city''s most powerful mafia family. His reputation preceded him, and his presencemanded respect, fear, and even admiration from those involved in the underworld. I regretteding to this ce far away from our city.


    I nced at Alex, whose expression remained neutral, but I could sense a subtle shift in his demeanor. Even he couldn''t ignore the weight of


    Salvatore''s presence.


    Salvatore slowly scanned the room with his piercing eyes before locking them on me. My heart skipped a beat; I had never been this close to someone as dangerous as him. But instead of feeling fear, an unexpected sense of curiosity washed over me.


    Salvatore began to walk towards our


    group, and with each step, the


    vel


    tension in the air seemed to escte. I couldn''t tear my eyes away from him; his aura was


    maic, drawing me in like a moth


    to a me.


    As he approached, Julia tried to say something, but her words caught in her throat. Even she seemed to understand the gravity of the situation. It


    was as if time had frozen, and all that existed in that moment was Salvatore and the darkness that followed him.


    Finally, he spoke, his voice low andmanding, "Alex, it''s been a while." Alex nodded respectfully, "Indeed, it has, Salvatore."


    My mind was racing with questions, wondering about their history, and why Alex seemed so calm in the presence of such a dangerous man. But I knew better than to ask anything at that moment.


    Salvatore''s attention shifted from Alex to me, and a small smile tugged at the corner of his lips. "And who might this beautiful youngdy be?"


    Before I could reply, Alex spoke up, "She''s with me, Salvatore."


    The boss raised an eyebrow, his curiosity evident. "Interesting. Well, enjoy your evening," he said, his gaze lingering on me for a moment longer before he turned and disappeared into the darkness. Còntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org


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    The music started ying again, and


    the tension in the room slowly


    eased. I took a deep breath, trying to


    steady myself after the encounter.


    There was something about


    Salvatore that both terrified and


    intrigued me.


    "Are you alright?" Alex asked, his concern genuine.


    "I think so," I replied, though I wasn''t entirely sure.


    Julia was still in shock, and I couldn''t me her. Seeing Salvatore Moretti up close was an experience that would stay with anyone forever.


    As the night went on, I couldn''t shake the feeling that something significant had just happened. Alex looked at me with an amused look on his face. "You''re safe with me, my wife," he dered.