Alex was waiting at his apartment for the blackmailers.
When he received the message he decided the place and time as he didn't want to meet them at some unknown place.
Alex asked them to come to his apartment as Ashley was with Mark and Kate. He thought of his luck that Mark asked to spend some time with Ashley.
Alex had an idea about Kate and Mark. So he thought he wanted to talk to Ashley about it.
Kate had told him everything recently and Mark wanted to tell his best friend.
So Alex thought Mark wanted to talk to Ashley about his love life as he was serious this time.
Just then there was a bell ringing.
Alex's heart was beating fast and he had a sweat on his forehead. He wiped it and opened the door.
When he saw Ashley he was relieved but at the same time he realized it was the time for the blackmailer to meet him"You had to go with Mark, what had happened? Why have you gone with him?"
Ashley just stared at him.