#Chapter 170: Too Many Secrets

Ella POV By the time we returned to the apartment, Alexander was noticeably agitated. Seeing him in such a state did absolutely nothing to calm my own nerves. “It’s David, isn’t it?” I asked as Alexander closed the door behind us. He looked at me, startled for a moment, then shook his head. “No, I don’t think so,” he said. “I don’t see how David could be responsible at this point.” I chewed my lip nervously and shook my head. “A few people have warned me that there’s something more going on here,” I confessed. “That David is just being used by someone even more dangerous. Do you think this could be related?” “I think that’s more likely,” Alexander confirmed. “But who?” I demanded. “Who could possibly be doing all of this, and why? Why are they so determined to get rid of me? I’m not that important, and my father’s not that powerful. It’s an overreaction at best!” “I truly don’t know,” Alexander said, his voice calm but firm. He stepped closer, ligh