Chapter 152

"What does this have to do with you?" Alex's sudden change in attitude made me lose my sense of caution. "What does who I choose to be friends with have to do with you?" I had gone too far. The realization hit me instantly, and I shrank back. He grabbed my arm. "Starting today, you're moving in with me. Then you'll see exactly how this has everything to do with me. Get in the car." I was unceremoniously shoved into the passenger seat. The low rumble of the top-tier Ferrari's engine echoed like a beast growling before it struck. Regret surged through me, but the person I wanted to apologize to remained silent. "U-Uh… Al… I-I mean…" I stammered, unable to form a coherent sentence. I wanted to slap myself for it. "What's with all the hemming and hawing?" Alex's voice remained cold. "When you need something, it's 'Mr. Hastings.' When you're trying to be sweet, it's 'Al.' What a hypocritical act." I was speechless. No matter the situation, he was always sharp-tongued. "I don't want