No Escape from Love novel Chapter 156

I nodded and continued gathering information on every key figure in Excel Group, organizing it into a document. I was so focused that I didn't even realize night had fallen.

Footsteps sounded from outside. At first, I assumed it was just security making their routine rounds, so I paid no attention. But the footsteps grew closer and finally stopped right in front of my desk, blocking the light from my computer.

I looked up abruptly only to see Alex standing there.

My brain lagged for a moment. "Are you here to check on me, Mr. Hastings?"

"Do you even know what time it is?" He frowned. "Why are you still here?"

"These documents don't include any information on Excel Group's key personnel. I wanted to put something together so that we could tackle them one by one during negotiations." I gestured forward like I was charging into battle.

"Go home." Without another word, he switched off the office lights and shut down my computer.

"Hey, hey, hey!" I jumped up in alarm. "I didn't save my work!"

I lunged toward the power button, but before I could reach it, he handed me a document.

I took it, glanced at it, and my eyes immediately lit up. "Is this Excel Group's executive roster?"

"A lot more comprehensive than whatever you were scraping off the internet. Can you leave now?" He looked at me expectantly.

I nodded. "Fine, I'm leaving. But if you had this the whole time, why didn't you give it to me earlier? I wouldn't have had to stay late! Are you messing with me on purpose?"

He suddenly stopped in his tracks and turned to look at me.

"I was joking—just joking!" I grinned while quickly pressing the elevator button.

"I just got my hands on that document." He stepped into the elevator. "Let's go. I'll drive you home."

I opened my eyes. Julian waved at me, trying to get my attention. "Serena."

I regretted looking up. He was clearly drunk. He didn't leave even after I ignored him and remained seated in the car. Instead, he actually tried to walk over to me, only for Alex to grab him by the collar.

"Serena doesn't like you," Alex said coldly. "I'm warning you to stay away from her."

"Why?" Julian frowned at him. "Mr. Hastings, I already told you that what happened before was a misunderstanding. I didn't realize it was you. I thought some creep was harassing Serena."

"This has nothing to do with that night." Alex shoved his hands into his pockets. "Serena never wants to see you again. You should take the hint and keep your distance."

With that, he got back in the car, stepped on the gas, and drove away from Julian without hesitation.

"If you ever run into him again, just tell him to get lost," Alex said in a sharp voice filled with irritation. "He wouldn't dare do anything to you."