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CHAPTER 109

Nolan led Alexa through the darkened mansion towards the poolside. The only sound came from their feet hitting the tiles.

"Are you sure this is a good idea, Nolan?" Alexa asked hesitantly.

"I'm sure," he replied with a grin. "Trust me."

As they approached the pool, Nolan pulled out a bottle of whiskey and two glasses from his jacket pocket.

"Here, have a drink," he offered, pouring the amber liquid into each glass.

Alexa took the glass, feeling the coolness of the glass against her hand. She brought the glass to her lips and took a sip. The warmth of the whiskey seeped through her throat, spreading throughout her body.

Nolan sat down on the edge of the pool and motioned for her to join him. Alexa sat down next to him, feeling the coolness of the tiles against her skin.

"I'm sorry about earlier," Nolan said, his voice low. "I shouldn't have pushed you like that."

"It's fine," Alexa replied, taking another sip of whiskey. "I just don't know what to say."

Nolan chuckled. "You