Chapter 100

Alexander had never liked Eli Sullivan. Back then, his aunt had fallen for Eli like a moth to a flame, but Eli always had that “don’t come near me” look—cold, distant. Even on her deathbed, she couldn’t stop thinking about him. Her last wish had been for Eli to find true love. And now? That wish had been granted. Eli did find someone—only to mess it all up. Alexander wouldn’t be that dumb. Yeah, he’d misunderstood before, thought Vivian was into Ryan, but even then, he was dead set on having her by his side. And unlike Eli, once he had her, he was never letting go. She was already there—what’s so hard about just treating her right until she fell for him? “You talk too much,” Eli cut him off coldly, eyes sharp and filled with something darker than irritation. Alexander just let out a low laugh, cool as ever. Not friends, not enemies—the air between the two was tense; neither willing to back down. Silence dragged, until Eli finally did something unexpected: he gave in. “How... did you ge