SWNOVELS Chapter Love Web 183
Chapter 183
Ellie walked into the hotel lobby and immediately spotted Ales, surrounded by a crowd of people.
He was dressed in a dark, casual suit, sporting a plain black shirt with the top three buttons undone. His towering height and strong presence made it nearly impossible to overlook him.
Ellie cascally averted her gare and pulled Diana over to join Lacey,
"Look, that's my sister-in-law's sister, Quinler, Diana said.
Ellie followed Diana's line of sight to a slender woman in a long white evening gown.
From a distance, it was hard to see clearly, but with Diana, Ellie could spot Quintre being flanked on either side by her sister-in-law, Winnie, and Mrs. Janssen. She must be quite treasured in their family.
"Whoa, you scared me! For a second, I thought I saw Haley Lacey exclaimed as she caught sight of Quinlee's back, patting her chest in relief.
That casual comment made Ellie and Diana exchange a knowing glance After all, at the border where the three kingdoms intersected, she had personally injected Haley with two shots. She'd even heard Alex had someone ruin her face. Even though Haley had done many terrible things that played a part in her father's death, Ellie longed for revenge. But she knew her hands couldn't be stained with blood! Her brother was a prosecutor, and as his sister, she had to be cautious! Her father was gone, and what good was her kindness now? Still, she had a brother and a mother to consider. They needed to survive, she couldn't afford to be reckless! Giving Haley those two shots had been her limit!
"And how could Haley compare to my sister-in-law's sister? She's probably rotting in some gutter in Ameria!" Diana's comment easily pulled Ellie back to reality.
"True that," Lacey agreed.
Just then, Winnie led Quinlee toward them
I'd like to introduce my sister, Quinlee, Winnie said, presenting her sister to the group
As Ellie stood between Lacey and Diana, she caught Quinlee's gaze. For a moment, her thoughts froze. Once she snapped out of it, she subtly stepped back
Perhaps it was due to her thinness, but Quinlee's features appeared sharper than her sister Winnie's, and even with heavy makeup, Ellie could see
the resemblance.
Dressed in a white formal gown but wearing dark blue contacts, Quinlee's look seemed off, sending a wave of discomfort through Ellie.
"All of Ms. Grant's friends are so beautiful. Can I be friends with them?" Quinlee asked, her voice soft and delicate. But to Ellie, it sounded like a haunting whisper, sending chills down her spine. Ignoring her unease, Ellie politely clinked glasses with Quinler.
As Quinlee raised her drink to her lips, her sleeve fell back, revealing a small patch on her arm. As a doctor, Ellie immediately recognized the injection marks!
"Quinler, it looks like there's something serious going on with your arm. You should ice it and check with a doctor, Ellie said calmly.
She wanted to keep
ep quiet, but Quinlee gave off such strange vibes that she couldn't hold back. Yet, she managed to keep her tone measured Sering Quinlee quickly pull her sleeve down to hide her arm, Ellie frowned. "Thanks for the concern, Ellie, I'm just a bit weak and often take injections and meds. I'm used to it; it's no big deal, Quinlee replied, linking her arm with Winnie's. "Sis, Grandma's waiting for us." "Hey, I don't feel so well.
1. Can I go rest for a bit?" Quilee suddenly stopped just a few steps away.
After receiving a nod from Winnie, she hurried toward the elevator. She couldn't believe she had let that Evan girl discover her injection marks?
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Meanwhile. Elle stood rooted in place, watching Quinler's figure fade away. Her gut told her something was off with Quinlee, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it.
"Aaron, why does sering this Quinler make me think of Haley?" Ellie couldn't help but voice her suspicions as she spotted Aaron approaching
Aaron followed Ellie's gaze and glanced over. "The Janssen family isn't just anyone; they wouldn't casually claim relatives. Don't overthink it
"I did some digging." Diana aid as she approached, holding her dress. "Winnie's younger sister went out to sea with friends when she was younger and had in accident. For years, everyone thought she had drowned. But last month, my sister-in-law's parents went to that area to pay their respects and ran into this Quinler on a smuggler's lost."
"I heard this Quinler has amnesia and can't remember anything from her past. Even after being brought back, she stubbornly refused to acknowledge her family. It took her parents over two months of pleading to finally get her home."
"You guys don't know yet, but this Quinlee is actually engaged to Nathan from the Warren family! If neither of them had gotten then, she would've been the real Mrs. Warren!" Diana spilled everything she knew, dragging Aaron away.
into
trouble back
So this Quinlee has an engagement with Nathan! But after being missing for so many years, it's quite the coincidence that the Janssen couple found heron a smuggler's boat,
A girl who was abducted and lost her memory, and now her wealthy parents want her back, yet she's been rejecting them for over two months? Something doesn't add up.
Ellie stood there, her mind momentarily in chaos as wild thoughts swirled uncontrollably.
Nearby, Layton noticed Alex staring intently at Ellic and couldn't help but ask, "What's up with Ellie
"She's suspicious of this Quinlee appearing out of nowhere?" Alex replied.
Even if Ellie said nothing, Alex could read every little thing she expressed
He pulled out his phone and quickly sent a message, then subtly glanced at Barry in the distance. Barry received his boss's instructions and turned to leave. "Ellie went upstairs," Layton said.
Hearing Layton's reminder, Alex caught sight of Ellie just as she reached the stairs. After a brief hesitation, he stepped up to follow her.
As Ellie climbed to the second floor to deliver some sanitary pads to Lacey, her mind was racing with the information Diana had just shared about Quinlee.
Her intuition had always been spot on. Even if this Quinler had nothing to do with Haley, she was definitely not someone to be underestimated, Feeling uneasy as she turned the corner of the hallway, Ellie suddenly collided with a pair of deep blue eyes! She gasped, stumbling back several steps
Pressing a hand against her wildly beating heart, Ellie stared at the unexpectedly appearing Quinlee, her pulse racing.
"Miss Ellie, the restroom is to your left, came that soft, cere voice again!
Ellie clenched the sanitary pads in her hand and nodded, "Thanks"
As she watched Quinler walk away, Ellie suddenly called out, "Haley!"
"Where's Haley!!" Diana rushed over in her high heels, looking flustered.
Quinler paused in her steps, "Ellie, are you looking for someone! Do you need help!"
Caught off guard by those blue eyes framed by colored contacts, Ellie momentarily lost her words. She felt an intense sense that Quinlee's beautiful blue irises held many secrets yet to be revealed!
I told you, that Haley is probably hiding out in some ditch! People like her always get what's coming to them; heaven will take care of her! Diana
said with disdain
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Diana exchanged a few words with Quinlee before tugging Ellie away. "Come on, Lacey's been stuck in the bathroom!"
Once they used to leave, Quinler remained standing behind them. Her once-smiling face gradually turned cold, and a flash of her enchanting blue eyes
I malice flickered in
Everything she did was what normal people would do, what was her mistake? Even fate seemed to favor her, letting her live and giving her a new identity"
She was now Quinler, the reborn daughter of the Janssen family, a child desperately sought after!
Her sister was the most favored young matron of the Grant family, while her current title was Nathan's fiancée!
She had intentionally let the Janssen family catch wind of her while also pretending not to acknowledge the engagement, wanting them to agree nos to force her into a paternity test!
Even if everyone doubted her, even if that pesky Ellie continued to poke and prod, the Janssen family wouldn't dare push for a paternity test! Clenching her hands tightly at her sides her pupils slowly narrowed: Ellie, you wretched girl, from now on, I will be your nightmare! Haley's spiteful gaze shifted to Diana. Once upon a time, she had been Aaron's first love. If only she hadn't let go of that connection with that troublesome guy, Alex would never have abandoned her
Even if there was no hope left between her and Aaron, she would ensure that he never ended up with Diana!
Aaron, you caused my brother to end up in jail and left me no way out! Don't blame me for being ruthless now!
No matter who initiated things between Aaron and Diana, she absolutely could not bear to watch them together! Tonight, she would make sure Diana felt the sting of her fury!
It was a line
sentence,
past nine, inside a hotel storage room. Nalani slapped Layton's face twice, fuming, Layton pushed Nalani against the storage cabinet door, using one hand to lift her skirt, Before Layton could finish his sent
"If you
dog! Really can't control yourself, can you!"
hit me again, I swear I'll take you right here!" someone knocked on the door. He quickly let Nalani go and adjusted her skirt.
1. "You do
"If you dare act up again, I'll have you castrated!" Nalani kneed him in the hip, then stormed out.
Behind her, Layton was left fuming on one knee, clutching himself.
Grumbling, he managed to pull himself up against the wall, grimacing in pain, "Woman, just wait until I get my hands on you, I'll make you regret
Just then, a plump middle-aged woman waddled in, dragging a mop. Upon hearing Layton's words, she blushed, biting her lip with a cheeky grin. "Sir, don't underestimate me. I may look delicate, but I'm surprisingly strong!"
In the next instant, Layton scrambled out of the storage room like a startled cat. As he bolted through the hallway, he saw two people coming his way and quickly ducked into a corner until they passed by,
Once the coast was clear, he stepped out, rubbing painfully at his trousers before digging into a trash can and pulling something out.
Peering closely, he found a crumpled tissue with a few white powdery remnants. Lifting it to his nose, he wondered, "What in the world is this?"
Meanwhile, in the hotel lobby downstairs, Diana approached with a tray of fruit cocktails. "I heard these are homemade by the hotel owner. Let's all have a taste!"
Lacey chimed in, "I cauit. Aunt Flo's visiting me."
Nalani shrugged, "This stuff is too weak for my taste. I prefer something stronger."
In the end, only Ellie accepted a glass from Diana. The four girls chatted and snacked at the buffet, but it wasn't long before Ellie started feeling
unwell
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"I think I need to go be down for a bit. You guys keep talking." Ellie announced.
Dum stood up feeling a bit under the weather too. Im coming with you. I need a shower anyway."
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"You girls feeling okay" Lacey and Nalini walked them to the elevator.
"We'll be fine. Just a quick rest and we'll be back." Ellie reassured them. She shouldn't have downed that one fruity cocktail
Tonight was the family reunion banquet for the Janssen family, and all the VIP guests had rooms reserved. As Ellie and Lacey exited the elevator and fumbled for their room card, they ran into Barry, who had just come down from another elevator. Noticing Ellie seemed off, Barry stepped forward. "Ms. Thompson, do you need any help!"
After Ellie and Diana declined his offer, Barry moved on
"How much have you both had to drink?" Layton approached from afar, glancing ar Diana's room card. "Diana, your room is to the left, just follow the hall all the way to the end."
"Ellie, I'll come find you later. Diana said, feeling dizzy as she adjusted her gown before leaving.
Ellie stumbled slightly, feeling hot and sweaty. An inexplicable wave washed over her, causing her to emit a slight whimper. Staring at the room number, her vision blurred, and her heart raced. "8068"
"8065!" Hearing her, Layton asked, and Ellie nodded.
"Your rooms upstairs. You're in no condition to walk up alone. I'll take you Layton offered.
Too exhausted to argue, Ellie allowed Layton to guide her.
In no time, they reached room 6068. Ellie shook her head, pinching her arm to regain focus. She carefully checked the card again, confirming the room number was right, and prepared to swipe in.
Just then, her phone buzzed. It was Aaron. "I have to step out for a bit. Lock the door and don't wander around. Call me if you need anything or reach out to Winnie"
"Don't worry. Im just heading to my room to rest. See you in the morning" Ellie replied.
When she hung up, she noticed the door was already ajar. Without thinking much, she double-checked her card against the room number once more, greeted Layton, and then stepped inside, promptly locking the door behind her.