The Billionaire's Redemption

Chapter Twenty-two

Alex's determination echoed in each step as he returned to the bar, the yearning to see Emily fueling his decision as he could not get his mind off her. He was determined to see or talk to her, even if it would cost him to make use of his influence and fame for the very first time.

He was acutely aware of the weight of his own reputation and privilege in this moment. But for Emily, he was willing to set aside his pride and make use of his influence for the first time in his life.

The bartender, a stern and disapproving figure, met his gaze as he approached her with a scowl that could curdle milk.

"Don't tell me you are here again because of that arrogant brat?!" Her words, laced with venom,cut through the ambient noise of the bar as she voiced her disdain like a knife.

He wondered why she called Emily an arrogant brat because she had never portrayed the alleged trait before him.

"Could she have been pretending all these while even being a virgin?" He shoved off the thought, determined