《Be Your Lover Forever (Alicia)》 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 The night in the city was quiet and dark. "Wham!-" Alicia nchard''s face was burning hot. When she opened her eyes, she found herself awkwardly squatting on the floor next to the bed. Her fair arms were covered in purple marks, and under the thin quilt covering her, she was...n*ked! "What... what''s going on?" She quickly clutched at the quilt and tried to cover herself. Suddenly she saw a pair of strong legs in front of her eyes. The very next second she couldn''t breathe. Someone was trying to strangle her. "Speak! How long have you been following me? Who sent you here?" The low and angry voice of a stranger entered her ears and Alicia instantly felt puzzled: "Who is it? What is he talking about?" Her head was still dizzy and the air seemed to be thin. The world felt shrouded in grey. Instinctively, Alicia stretched out her hands to pry the hands from around her neck. "Uh... let me go..." "Speak! How dare you! How dare you scheme against me?" She heard the angry voice again and Alicia felt as if she smelled the breath of Death. She could not speak, and she could only continue to shake her head. Just as she thought she was about to be strangled to death, the pressure on her neck suddenly stopped and her body swayed. She pounded her chest and fell to the ground vulnerably. "Ahem..." Before she coulde back to her senses, someone''s fingers pinched her jaw. The enchanting face of a man instantly filled her sight, and a pair of dark blue eyes shed with a strange cold light. Surprisingly, his eyes were... dark blue! She had seen many foreigners, but this was the first time she had caught sight of such a pair of special eyes! Seeing the change in her eyes, the man suddenly became a bit gloomy. "Don''t you dare think that if you have something to do with me, it will change anything! If you dare to say one word about today, I''ll kill you!" Suddenly he let go of her and then he turned and walked to the bathroom. Alicia fell on the floor again and thest thing she heard was the sound of running water. She was still dizzy. Facing this strange room, she felt absolutely sapped. Before she could gather her thoughts... ''ng!'' She heard the sound of a mirror breaking. Shivering, she looked up and saw the maning out of the bathroom wrapped in a towel. He picked up the scattered clothes. She could see that his knuckles were covered in blood. Before he left, the man stared at her with a malicious look for some time. "Remember what I''ve told you!" He mmed the door so hard that the floor shook. A chill started climbing up her back. Only then did she notice that the bed was a mess. She felt ufortable. Besides, the air was so thick with that ambiguous odor that she couldn''t ignore it! Boom¡ª The color suddenly drained from her face. She quickly picked off her clothes and randomly started examining her body with trembling hands. "What''s going on? Wasn''t I here to attend... Uncle Crouch''s birthday party?" she thought to herself. Her mind was still a mess, as another rush of footsteps approached! Oh no! This time, as the door was pushed open and a crackling sh of light entered the room. All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. "Aaah¡ª" Alicia screamed and instinctively pulled the quilt up to cover her face. "Hey, is it a young woman? Is this a private party for spoiled rich young people? "Who is she? What a waste of time!" As the sound of the voices faded away and she could no longer hear the footsteps, Alice poked her head out from under the quilt. She saw a familiar tall grey figure appear before her eyes without warning. Her face turned pale. Jeremy Pitcher, he''s back? Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Before Alicia could recover from her shock, she saw her best friend Lindsay Crouch walking in, with one hand hooked Jeremy''s arm. Alicia was shocked! Her eyes suddenly widened a little, looked at them in disbelief. At the same time, Lindsay looked around the room and her stares stopped deliberately at the wrinkled and messy bed for a few seconds. There were no bloodstains on the white sheets! This was surprising! So it wasn''t her first time sleeping with a man? If she had known about this before, she wouldn''t have given it a second thought! There was inexplicable joy on Lindsay''s face, but she pretended to feel sorry for Alicia. ''Alicia, it''s my father''s birthday today. Couldn''t you restrain yourself? Why do you have to do...this kind of thing? What''s all the fuss about? I''ve wasted a year pouring my heart out to you and Jeremy couldn''t stop thinking about you. It sounded like Lindsay was implying that it wasn''t the first time Alicia had behaved this way! Jeremy spoke impatiently: "There is no need to tale to such a hypocritical b*tch!" "Jeremy, don''t say that! It was me who couldn''t help falling in love with you. And I feel so guilty!" Lindsay pleaded. "You''re too kind!" Alicia said. Looking at the two of them echoing one after another, Alicia felt so confused. "Hypocritical? B*tch?" "D*mn it! He said he loved me but he was the one who abandoned me at the wedding, ruining my family. And up until now, he hasn''t even offered an exnation." "As for Lindsay, she pretended to care about her and was even more indignant than me to abuse Jeremy a sc*mbag. But behind my back, she behaves like this..." "Who is more hypocritical? Who is more of a b*tch here?" Alicia thought to herself. She hadn''t expected to hear such wordsing from a man that she had loved and waited for three years. She felt as if all her dreams and hopes had vanished into thin air. She got up and said with a sneer, "Well, it seems that we can see through each other and agree on understanding who the b*tch is here". Pushing the two away, Alicia picked up her clothes from the floor and went to the bathroom. She didn''t remember how she got home. When she closed the door, she couldn''t help but burst into tears. At the Starlite Nightclub, Frederick Clements had just walked to the door of the private room of the nightclub when he bumped into Carson Vives. He pulled him by the arm. Carson stared at him, stunned. "Frederick, your eyes-''lthey''ve changed color! "Had he lost his virginity?" Carson thought to himself. Carson looked around in disbelief. He was surprised, but Frederick remained silent with a gloomy face. "Frederick, who''s this chick so charming that she managed to attract your attention?"Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g After confirming that the color of his eyes had changed from familiar "ck" to "dark blue", Carson could not hide his surprise. If he didn''t see it with his own eyes, he wouldn''t believe it! The two brothers from the Clements family are both young, handsome and promising, but they had very different attitudes towards women. One was a real yboy, and the other one preferred to ignore women. No wonder everyone expected Trevor Clements, the yboy, to be the first one ''to reveal'' their special family gene, instead of the femalehater Frederick. "If you keep your mouth shut, no one will regard you as a mute!" He was touching Frederick''s sore spot. Frederick still could feel slight pain in his eyes, that reminded him of what''ve just happened. It all stirred a new wave of anger in him and he swiftly strode past Carson heading to the private room. The next day, when Alice woke up, still a bit confused, she realised she was still holding a blue brocade box in her hand. Inside was a pair of butterfly- shaped diamond earrings. They were shining bright under the light. These earrings were a token of love with which Jeremy had proposed to herst year¡ª Her heart suddenly ached. She shoved her hand into the drawer and abruptly felt nauseous and then ran into the bathroom. "Ugh-" Chapter 3 Chapter 3 "Ally, are you awake? What''s wrong with you? Come out and have breakfast!" Hearing her mother''s concerned voiceing from outside the room, Alicia quickly gargled and said, "Right away!"- It felt like she had thrown up everything, even all the pain and sadness of the past! Some things should have been let go of years ago! Alicia felt rxed when she got up, but a few tears suddenly appeared in the corners of her eyes. N?velDrama.Org content. "Unfortunately, she realised it toote! Her precious virginity..." When she thought ofst night, she suddenly felt furious. She had always been cautious and she didn''t drink much winest night, but her memory was all blurry! It was Lindsay''s sheme! There was no doubt! No wonder she felt sand in her eyesst night and Lindsay blow it for her from time to time. Thinking about it now, Alicia thought that Lindsay must have slipped something into her drink! But why? Was it because of Jeremy? But she clearly knew that it was impossible for her to be with him! Why did Lindsay have to hurt her like this? Just as Alicia''s heart was filling with anger and her fingernails pierced her palms, she heard her mother''s voice again. "Ally-" "Coming!" In an instant, Alicia felt like a deted balloon. She quickly wiped away the tears in the corner of her eyes. Her mother had prepared a nice meal for them. "Why is your face so pale? Did you workte? Or the banquetst night wasn''t fun? Or did you have a fight with Linds?" Looking at her mother''s aging face, Alicia felt ufortable again. She picked up an egg but put it on her mother''s te. She smiled and said, "It''s not a big deal! I drank some winest night, and I didn''t sleep that well..." She could not let her mother worry any more! Before they finished eating, Alicia''s cell phone rang. No time to be upset, so she rushed out of the door. "I''m working overtime and I may have to go out of town. Don''t wait up for me!" It had already been more than half a month after that incident when she finally came back. After reporting to thepany, Alicia took her suitcase and headed home. Not far from the intersection near their house she saw a small cafe. She remembered that her mother loved the durian pastry in this shop, so she also stood in line to get some. As she walked toward the shop, a tall grey figure appeared in front of her. Alicia''s brain went nk in an instant. Her hand unconsciouslsy rxed and she dropped the bag she was carrying. "Je... Jeremy, why is he here?" she thought. Her lips moved, but she couldn''t utter a word. Her feet felt so heavy that she couldn''t move. When their eyes met, neither of them moved for a long time. On the other side of the road, looking at this scene from a distance, Lindsay almost broke her fingernails as she picked up her mobile phone. Alicia had imagined countless times how they would meet again, but she didn¡¯t expect that she would feel no embarrassment and have nothing to say. As if things had remained the same, but the people had changed. The ring of his phone suddenly broke the silence between the two. He picked up the phone and left. With a wry smile, Alicia also turned around. Suddenly, with a loud noise, a pnded on her face! "Mom?" "Don''t call me your mon! I didn''t have such a useless daughter! Your father is still in the hospital, and you are still involved with Jeremy. Did you n to drive me crazy too? Are you happy now? Why did you have to make a fool out of yourself? Why are we living such a miserable life now? Why did we have to leave our home, did you forget already? If it wasn''t for Lindsay telling me that, I would''ve still been in the dark now..." Mrs. nchard was trembling with anger. Lindsay! It was Lindsay again! "What a scheming b*tch!" Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Mrs. nchard was so angry that she cked out on the spot. Because of this misunderstanding, Mrs. nchard did not speak to Alicia for three days. Her blood pressure jumped up and she had to stay in the hospital. Today, Alicia deliberately cooked soup for her mother and patiently exined the whole thing again.- "Mom, don''t be angry! I really didn''t have anything to do with him. I met him by chance... I didn''t say a word. Lindsay is now his girlfriend. How can you believe her words? In the future, we will all stay away from them, okay? I promise that we won¡¯t have anything to do with him! Have another spoonful, you need to get healthy!" Her parents had never beaten her since she was a child. But three years ago, things changed and all that was because of Jeremy! She couldn''t understand until today why he had pursued her so crazily and then abandoned her in those days. Their love was once so passionate, which was also a campus legend! This pain in her heart had always troubled her. For three years she had not been able to let go of it. At this moment, it all seemed unimportant. Every time she thought of it, she felt the pain deep in her hearts! "Are you telling the truth?" "I swear!" After thinking for a moment, Mrs. nchard epted the bowl of soup, and Alicia smiled a bit for the first time in these days. Seeing Alicia''s weary face, Mrs. nchard softened up and said, "I''m feeling better now. Let''s get out of the hospital! It''s so expensive here. It''ll cost even more to stay here for one more night!" "It doesn''t matter! I''ll ask the doctor and then decide..." As soon as she walked out of the room, a familiar voice came from behind, "Alicia? What a coincidence!" The disgusting sound of this voice made Alicia shiver. She quickened her pace unconsciously but was blocked by Lindsay at the end of the corridor. "Why do you run away when you see me? Are you still angry with me?" Alicia turned and walked away, but Lindsay followed her. She turned again, and Lindsay quickly blocked her way. "Alicia, don''t be so petty! I have always treated you as my sister. Don''t let what happened with Jeremy affect our friendship!" Could she be more shameless? Frowning, Alicia looked at her coldly and said, "I''m very busy. Please look for someone else to put on your act!" She moved, and Lindsay suddenly pulled her arm with a wounded look. "Don''t be angry! I didn''t mean to hide it from you! Alicia. Believe me, Jeremy is really not as bad as you said. He has never forgotten you. In the past two years, he has suffered a lot. I often see him looking at..." How could her manner have changed so quickly? "Enough! I..." Alicia started. Alicia shook off her hand. Before she could react, Lindsay was squatting on the ground covering her stomach with her arms. "Auch!" What just happened? She hadn''t pushed her! "Jeremy..." As Lindsay uttered those words, Alicia suddenly realized that Jeremy was right behind her in anger. The next second, he had already passed her and picked up Lindsay who was sitting on the floor. "Are you okay?" "Really... It was so careless of me! Don''t worry! I shouldn''t have been the first one to say hello..." "I''ll take you to see a doctor!" Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g Seeing the two ying their parts, Alicia clenched her fists and her lips twitched a few times. She couldn''t help but say, "Next time, don''t forget to wear high heels before you try again!" What a liar! She didn''t even know how to put on a show properly? Alicia thought to herself. Jeremy stared fiercely at Alicia. "If there''s anything wrong with Linds, I won''t let you go!" A chill rushed to Alicia''s head, and she suddenly felt nauseous. "Egh¡ª" "You aren''t...pregnant, are you?" Jeremy asked. Before leaving, Lindsay dropped the bombshell. For half a day, taking care of her mother, Alicia had even forgotten to vomit. "Pregnant? Was I that unlucky? Being pregnant after one night?" Alicia calcted the days in her head. No wonder she hadn''t had her period this month! Alicia''s face turned pale, as she felt ovee with panic. She turned around and to her great surprise she saw a pair of angry blue eyes, radiating a gloomy light. She took a step back as a conditioned reflex and thought, "Is it his?" "Is it mine?¡± His voice was dull and at the same time terrifying. She nodded and then shook her head fiercely. "No! I''m not pregnant!" Almost at the same time, Alicia also bit her lip in annoyance. "Stupid! This clumsy denial sounds like an admission of guilt!" As expected, the next second she was dragged by Frederick Clements to the obstetrician. When she came out with the results, the look on her face told the story. Three weeks? "Get a marriage certificate with me now!" Frederick''s face was gloomy and he wouldn''t take ''no'' for an answer. Chapter 5 Chapter 5 "No! Less than a month..." Sleeping with him was a mistake. How could she make another mistake? Alicia finally shook off the shock from the news about her pregnancy. "If you try to hurt my child, I will make sure that you follow it into the grave! Now,e with me to get the marriage certificate. Or do you want me to take tough measures?" A slight chill ran over Alicia''s limbs once again, her pinched lips in obvious defiance "..." Threatened by two men in one day? What kind of bad luck did she have? At this moment, her mother''s shocked voice broke the silence. "Are you pregnant?" As a result, under the persuasion and coercion of the two people, Alicia had made this big decision. She was dizzy all the way up until she was holding that marriage certificate in her hands. Only then did she know that her husband''s name was Frederick Clements. "His name is so familiar! Where have I heard it before?" She took a step and suddenly screamed, "Fred.. Frederick Clements?" Could he be the chief of the four young masters of Casterwich City? Was he the mysterious rich young master, who didn''t like women at all and was said that he had once ced an eel inside a woman''s body, almost killing that beautiful starlet? He looked like a model with an outstanding face outline. He was cold and arrogant, handsome and youthful, his every move filled with nobility. He wore super luxurious watches and drove Rolls-Royce that worth hundreds of thousands of dors. It looked like all of those gossips were true. Her heart sank! Frederick turned around and looked at her indifferently. "What''s the matter?" With a shiver, she realised that they had notpletely walked out of the registration hall. More than a dozen pairs of eyes were staring at her. They shook their heads, and Alicia''s face instantly turned red. N?velDrama.Org content. She had a lightplexion and today she was dressed in a in long dress, her long hair scattered and her cheeks slightly red. She looked beautiful and pure, absolutely charming. "Let''s go!" Frederick spoke again. His voice was obviously softer, and he even slowed down his pace a bit. On the way back, Alicia was anxious: "What should I do? Ah, what should I do? How could I be so unlucky?" When they got in the car, there were drops of sweat on her forehead! The car started slowly and Frederick said, "How long are you going to stare at me for? If you have something to say, just say it!" She choked, her mouth curved, and then she said, "Ummm... happy marriage to us!" Saying such a thing out of the blue, Alicia despised herself in her heart. At the same time, Frederick turned his head and looked at her for two seconds. Chapter 6 Chapter 6 They didn''t talk on the way home. Frederick sent her to the door and left. As the same time in the hospital, Lindsay was extremely regretted. "Am I pregnant?" "Yes! Congrattions Miss Crouch, you''re pregnant for more than two months! But you are too thin and there is a chance of a miscarriage... You should be more careful in the future. Don''t fall over! Remember to get your regr check-ups. It''s best if you stay in the hospital for a few days!" "Okay, thank you, doctor!" Excited, she turned around and grabbed Jeremy''s hand. "Jeremy, did you hear that? We''re having a baby!" Jeremy nodded, then he snorted with a subtle expression, "Uhm!" Alicia had inexplicably be a married woman. Every day, some weird messy thoughts would crawl into her head making her feel anxious. "What''s wrong?" N?velDrama.Org content. Was it because she was pregnant that she had be so sentimental? As usual, she wanted to make coffee. When she tore a pack open, she thought about something and exchanged it for a pack of milk powder. Her phone suddenly lit up. "Frederick?" Her heart skipped a beat. She took a deep breath and pressed the answer button. "Hello, it''s me!" "Must be free on tomorrow night and weekends! We''ll go home for a dinner!" Before she even could open her mouth, he had hung up- Alicia was speechless and almost stamped her foot. "D*mn it! D*mn it!" Then, she got busy with work and she was in a great bustle all afternoon. Mrs. nchard was quite happy about the marriage of Alicia and Frederick. When she heard that Alicia was going to have dinner at Frederick''s house, she even wanted to prepare some gifts for her. "Ally, love can''t be treated as livelihood! But it can be cultivated! A man who is willing to be responsible can''t be that bad! You have experienced so much recently, you should understand that in our society, women are always treated in a harsher way with less tolerance! But since you have gotten married, you should take marriage seriously. You can''t make mistakes, do you understand? We don''t have to be rich, just be safe!" With a sigh, Mrs. nchard continued. "Unfortunately, our family can no longer give you powerful support! But you two are destined to meet each other. If you really can''t live with him, at least I will always wait for you. You are always weed by me!" Knowing her mother''s worries and concerns, Alicia knew that her mother definitely wanted to use this as an excuse topletely cut off the rtionship between her and Jeremy. Otherwise, she would not have agreed to this marriage so hastily just because she was pregnant. Understanding her mother''s efforts, she nodded vigorously. "Mom, I will abide by my duty and will no longer have anything to do with Jeremy. I didn''t do it before, and I won''t do it in the future! I will be happy!" Although she''d said so, she wasn''t actually sure about it. As for Frederick, she could only let nature take its course! If it was really the Clements family, she was afraid that everything wasn¡¯t up to her! "Hey then, take time to buy some new clothes tomorrow. Buy the Seven brand you like. You shouldn''t look too shabby when you see his family for the first time!" her mother said. "Alright!" Holding her mother''s arm, Alicia felt a burst of inexplicable bitterness in her heart. "Seven brand was used to be her mother''s favorite. She used to get herself a few new pieces every year, but over the past three years, she hadn''t touched it. Was it too luxurious forthem now?" Chapter 7 Chapter 7 The next day, Alicia got off work an hour early. Somehow she ended up stopping in front of the gship store of Seven. She pushed the door open and walked in. After walking around the store for some time, she didn''t dare to choose something too chic. Instead, she walked over to the most affordable clothes in the shop and chose a simple ck and white dress that wasn''t too outdated. The price tag said 3000 dors, which she could barely afford. "Miss, I-" Before she could finish her words, at that very moment, the door of the dressing room opened and she heard: "Alicia? What a coincidence!" The moment Alicia saw Lindsay, her heart sank a bit and an unpleasant feeling surged up: "How come I bumped into you everywhere! What bad luck!" Alicia wanted to buy the dress quickly and not pay much attention to Lindsay. But as soon as Lindsay saw her holding a dress, she immediately started speaking, making sure that everyone could hear her words: "Ah! Why did youe here to buy clothes? Didn''t your family go bankrupt and now you have to rent a house somewhere? Does this shop really fit your current status?" The very next second, more than a dozen of eyes mockingly peered at Alicia, and the dress she was holding was taken away by a saleswoman. "Miss, we sell only high- end brands! Don''t touch anything if you can''t afford it. Will you be able to pay for them after you soil them with your fingers?" Alicia''s nail was broken by her action and it was bleeding. Her face turned pale. "I''ll buy it!" She really wanted to say something in reply but she wasn''t the rich youngdy from three years ago anymore, so she couldn''t afford to be too capricious. She''d had to endure this kind of treatment countless times over the past three years She thought she didn''t care it anymore, but at this moment, she felt like she couldn¡¯t let it go. "Oops, look at me. I''m being too straightforward." N?velDrama.Org content. The shop assistant covered her mouth apologetically, but Lindsay kept saying. "Anyways, in your situation, Ally, you shouldn''t try to pretend to be rich. It doesn''t suit you at all!" "Go out, turn right at the next corner. 9.99 bucks can buy one!" the shop assistant said with a gloomy face. Alicia reached for her credit card. She almost took it out to buy the dress a few times now. But then she rxed her fingers and thought: "Why should I even get angry over such people?" She turned, nning to leave, but suddenly bumped into a warm chest. "Sorry...." "Fred...Frederick?" Seeing that her expression didn''t look that good, and grievance could be heard in her trembling voice, suddenly, Frederick changed his expressions. The shop assistant trotted towards him and bowed deeply in respect. "Mr. Clements, wee!" Before looking at anyone Frederick asked: "Which one did you like?" The moment he spoke, everyone at the shop was shocked, their eyes rolling. It felt like the temperature in the room had dropped a few degrees. Stunned, she couldn''t utter a word. After making sure that he was looking at her, Alicia shook her head. "Well, that''s right. How could such trash be good enough for you? Bring out the best stuff you have in this shop!" Frederick then headed to the VIP area, dragging Alice along, and sat on a sofa. Everyone kept quiet out of fear. No one dared to say anything. Soon, the shop assistant brought a collection of clothes. Frederick looked through the racks and pulled out a white dress and passed it to Alicia. "Try it on!¡± He turned to the shop assistant who had just given Alicia a hard time. "You! Make me a cup of coffee!" he ordered. Alicia was no longer in the mood for trying things on but she was afraid to destroy his good intentions, so she headed to the fitting room. Chapter 8 Chapter 8 When she came back out, the shop assistant brought coffee over, but Frederickpletely ignored her. He stood up and walked towards Alicia. "Do you like it?" No matter how much she liked it, at this moment, Alicia didn''t want to get it. She immediately shook her head. "It''s not that great!" The shop assistant, who had been waiting for a long time with the cup in her hand, was just about to put the coffee down when she heard Frederick''s voice, "Would you like some coffee?" Not waiting for Alicia''s answer he ordered: "Bring it over here!" The shop assistant was a little guilt. Now she was even more scared, and her hand wouldn''t stop trembling. Frederick''s extraordinary presence made her even more nervous, and as she walked closer -she didn''t know how it happened - the entire cup of coffee spilled over Alicia''s dress. It scared her so much that she dropped the cup on the spot. "I''m sorry, I''m so sorry. It was an ident.." The dress was white, so coffee stains werepletely obvious on its surface and the shop assistant quickly knelt down. Frederick snorted disdainfully, "Is this what you call VIP service?" Frederick''s eyes didn''t show anything, but Alicia understood everything and quickly changed back into her own clothes. When she came out from the changing room, the shop assistant was still kneeling down. A manager wearing a suit and leather shoes was nodding and bowing next to her. "Mr. Clements, please forgive me! The shop assistant was a neer and doesn''t know much II Frederick nced at them coldly, "I can see that your brands can only suit for poor people! Let''s go!" As he left, Alicia followed him quickly. She felt some warmth deep in her heart as if a small sun was shining. On the way out of the shop she could hear the manager''s angry voice: "You''re fired! And you will pay for the dress with the money from your sry!¡± Even though Alicia didn''t like to be mean to people, she didn''t feel any sympathy for the shop assistant. After all she had brought this misfortune on herself! Just as she was about to thank him, his words were just like cold rain on her, "Shame on you! Is your mouth there only for decoration?" "Doesn''t she know the customer is always right?" Alicia felt aggrieved. "I also want to have confidence. But confidence is also conditional!" she pouted. All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. The good impression he had just left on her disappeared in an instant! In the end Frederick dragged her to another shop. Alicia wasn''t happy when they entered the store. Frederick, didn''t bother to talk to her, but chose two outfits and threw them at Alicia. "Try ''em on!" She finally chose a knee- length pink dress with delicate embroidery and Frederick paid for it. During the whole process, like a bickering couple, they didn''t say a word to each other. Frederick was expressionless, and Alicia with her cheeks still puffed up. Carson Vives, who had identally seen them through the window, crossed the street excitedly and turned back. He ran back after the two to make sure he''d seen it right. Was there a woman by his side? He blocked Frederick''s way at the crossroads. Panting, he eximed "Frederick, it''s really you!" He straightened up and looked to his side. When he saw Alicia''s face, the smile froze on his face. He was stunned. "You are..." She didn''t recognize him. Alicia thought she had missed something and tilted her head to one side and asked, "Are you talking to me? What are you saying?" When he saw the strange look in Frederick''s eyes, he was shocked. Carson suddenly came to his senses and said, "Er, I said... What a surprise... there should be a woman by Frederick''s side!" Chapter 9 Chapter 9 Could she be the virgin who altered the color of Frederick''s eyes? Carson studied her picturesque face and a faint hint of familiarity sparked in him inexplicably. Immediately, a pang of realization hit him. Subsequently, he chuckled and took the initiative to greet her. "Hey! I''m Frederick''s friend, Carson Vives!" "Nice to meet you, I''m Alicia nchard!" The man was being polite, therefore Alicia returned the gesture by giving him a warm smile. It was her principle to be kind to those who are kind to her. "You guys are-" Following that, Carson''s gaze fell on the shopping bags that Alicia was holding and found it somewhat unbelievable. Frederick went shopping with a woman? Were there pigs flying? Alice noticed that they had their arms around each other and they seemed close. Thus, Alicia did not hesitate and replied frankly, "We''re going home for dinner!" Instantly, Carson widened his eyes with shock, so much so that his eyeballs almost fell out of his sockets. He asked quickly, "Which home?" They were even having dinner together? How far did their rtionship progress? In the meantime, Alicia seemed confused and she was taken aback by Carson''s question too. Frederick had many homes? "Mind your own business!" Immediately, Frederick pushed Carson away upon finishing his sentence and strode away. On the other hand, Alicia was unaware that Frederick''s remarks were meant for Carson. Following that, she pouted and made a face at Frederick''s back before following after him. At the same time, she waved to Carson, who was next to her, to bid farewell. "Well be leaving first. See you again!" Meanwhile, Carson was amused by her adorable behavior. He watched them leave and there was a yful smile in his eyes. On the other hand, Alicia no longer went home to get the gifts because Frederick intercepted their trip. After that, they got in the car and she called her mother on her cell phone to reassure her mother. She thought that it was just a casual dinner but she realized that it was crowded when she entered the house. She ignored Frederick throughout the journey, yet she tugged his finger out of reflex the moment she stepped into the house. Frederick felt Alicia''s concern and his fingers interlocked with hers firmly. He then led her to the couch at a corner of the room. The first one to get up was a beautiful middle- aged woman who preserved her youth. "Frederick''s back? The whole family is waiting for you!" Frederick ignored the middle- aged woman who spoke and he turned to the other end. He called, "Grandma¡ª" "Hmph!" Meanwhile, it was clear that Mrs. Clements was dissatisfied and that made Alicia''s heart sank.N?velDrama.Org content. She was screaming internally when she noticed that Mrs. Clements turned her head and thetter''s expression softened immediately. Mrs. Clements asked, "Oh my! Did you finally bring her back?" Following that, Mrs. Clements got up excitedly as if she had found a treasure. She was overjoyed and eximed, "Well, you didn''t fool me this time! Come on,e and sit down!" On the other hand, Alicia was a little confused and she stole a nce around her. However, she noticed that the reaction of his family members was divided into two very different groups. A part of them was delighted but some seemed upset. Initially, Alicia thought that she was walking into a trap but surprisingly, Mrs. Clements did not pester her with questions after getting to know her name and upation. After getting to know members of the Clements family, Alicia had a hunch that Frederick was cold to everyone except for his grandmother. Rtively speaking, he was seemingly nicer to his uncle''s family than his own father. Additionally, she noticed an odd condition in his family. Currently, the elder men in the family and Frederick had unique-looking navy eyes. However, the others had jet ck eyes and that made Frederick stood out among the younger generation. That night, Frederick sat by his grandmother''s side but spoke very little. Immediately, Alicia felt a strong sense of loneliness from him! Indeed, small groups were formed among members of the family but he seemed to be the odd one out who kept to himself. For a moment, Alicia was pained by this sight. Soon, dinner was ready and everyone gathered around to eat. Alicia took some roasted vegetables but ced them on Frederick''s te first. She was returning the favor for the chicken nuggets that he had ced in her te earlier on. Chapter 10 Chapter 10 Unexpectedly, Alicia realized that everyone on the table stopped dead when she withdrew her spoon. Over a dozen pairs of eyes were fixated on her as if they were watching a freak show. Instantly, she was shocked and confused. What did she do? She had not even used her spoon to eat yet! Hallie Clements, who was Frederick''s half- sister, suddenly sneered. "Oh my, Alicia, how did you be Frederick''s wife? Didn''t you know that he''s germaphobic and didn''t like others to touch his things? Besides, he never ate carrots." Immediately, Alicia''s head buzzed and she felt dizzy. What were the odds of it? In the meantime, Penny Carter added fuel to the fire too. She shouted, "Hurry up! Change all the tes for Master Frederick!" Everyone was waiting for Frederick tosh out and overturn the table. Yet surprisingly, he picked up the roasted vegetables gracefully and stuffed them into his mouth along with some carrot cubes. It was a huge p in the face! The whole family was dumbfounded at this instant. In the meantime, Mrs. Clements snapped, "Don''t talk while eating! Pay attention to your food!" Mrs. Clements gave a sharp remark but she narrowed her eyes and appeared satisfied as she stared at Alicia and Frederick. After that, Alicia dared not make another move. After finishing dinner peacefully, everyone was asked to stay for the night. Alicia was summoned by Mrs. Clements to have a conversation in private after holding casual conversations. Meanwhile, the rest of the family members dispersed. Mrs. Clements told Alicia about Frederick''s past and asked about their rtionship. Basically, Alicia told the truth but she kept quiet about being pregnant. She was unsure whether Frederick was going to tell his grandmother, therefore she was cautious and did not spill the beans. Following that, she nodded obediently when Mrs. Clements urged her to have children. It was not until ten at night that she was led to Frederick''s room by the servant. As soon as she closed the door, a cold voice said suddenly, "Throw them away!" "Huh?" Alicia followed Frederick''s gaze and realized that he was eyeing an envelope and a scarlet velvet box in her hand. They were given to his mother earlier, who told her that it was a tradition! "Didn''t you hear me?" Frederick asked sharply. "But it''s money..." Alicia replied. Did he just ask her to throw them into the trash can? These were money and jewelry! She could tell that they were expensive! Besides, who would not get along well with money? Why was he being so particr? "Do you want me to throw you out with them?" Frederick''s voice was deepened and apparently, someone was angry! With that, Alicia clenched the things in her hands and muttered meekly, "Throw me out then! I''ll apany Grandma!" "How dare you threaten me?" Immediately, Frederick''s face darkened. Suddenly, Alicia recalled what Grandma told her. She said, "He is a wolf, hence you have to listen to him if you want to live!" In an instant, she pulled a long face and ced the things she was holding on an inconspicuous cab at the corner. "What right do I have? It''s disgraceful to waste money. Let''s discuss it. I will donate them tomorrow, okay? You have never been through a rough time, have you? There are people who are starving and they don''t even have proper clothes. Furthermore, sometimes when they get sick, they will be kicked out of their homes. It''s really unfortunate for them..." Alicia murmured sorrowfully. N?velDrama.Org content. Frederick listened as Alicia muttered to herself under her breath. He was annoyed and finally said, "Alright! You can do whatever you want!" Round one, aplete victory! Following that, two shallow dimples appeared on the corners of Alicia''s lips when a white bath towel was mmed on her head. Frederickmanded, "Go and shower! Don''t dirty my bathroom, don''t touch my things, don''t leave your hair in the drain. Don''t touch anything except for the things in the red box. Put everything back in the original position after using and don''t mess them up. Don''t leave any odor on your body, it''s disgusting." For a long time, all Alicia could hear were countless "don''f''s but in fact, she was cursing him madly in her head. Chapter 11 Chapter 11 Which did hee from? Why was he so fastidious? Alicia screamed internally. Yet, she had no choice but to step into the bathroom as she stared at Frederick''s indifferent figure. She closed the bathroom door and she paused in the middle of the bathroom. She nced at the spotless bathroom that was sparkling clean. She noticed that everything was arranged neatly, including all the toiletries. There was no trace that any of it was previously used. Immediately, she could imagine what a clean freak he was. How exhausting would it be to live with a man like this? Alicia''s gaze eventually fell on a red-colored basket on the counter and saw that it was packed with travel-size disposable toiletries. Instantly, she knew that this was the "red box" that he mentioned and prepared for her! She was so pissed that she almost went ballistic when she recalled the series of rules he told her. "How dare he say that I have body odor?" She raised her arm to take a sniff and she could not help but scoff. Since childhood, everyone regardless of gender, who were close to her would envy her smooth skin and the fresh fragrance on her body! He disliked it? He was clearly out of his mind! Would life be so hard on her in the future? It was just the beginning but how was she going to continue living like this? No way! Suddenly, she recalled what happened at the dining table. An idea stroke her and she unlocked the door that she previously locked. After that, she popped open a bottle of shower gel and poured it on the floor. She noticed the toiletries on the shelf and she messed it up too. Then, shebed her hair with a brush and left some hair on the corner of the brush deliberately. She was almost done and picked up a bottle of lightly scented essential oil and opened the lid before letting it flow out freely on the floor. A few momentster, the bathroom was filled with the scent of the essential oil. When everything was ready, Alicia took off her clothes and wrapped herself in a bath towel before standing under the shower. First, she ced a towel on the floor to mute the sound of water and wet herself with warm water. She then kicked the towel aside and turned the temperature to the highest. She even stretched out her arm to scald it intentionally and screamed. "Ah-" Sure enough, Frederick broke through the door the next second and roared furiously, "What are you doing?" This d*mned woman! A fragrance wafted towards Frederick. He noticed that the bathroom was messy and full of steam. Meanwhile, Alicia was standing in a corner, wrapped in a bath towel and the water was sshing everywhere. Every step he took, he was tempted to murder her. Immediately, Frederick rushed to the shower and turned off the switch swiftly. He scolded, "Alicia nchard! Did you ignore what I told you?" After looking around, he was extremely annoyed.N?velDrama.Org content. Alicia was sobbing and did not defend herself. Instead, she lowered her head and wept as she muttered apologetically, "I''m sorry, I''ll clean it up right away!" She was not pretending. She never expected the water to be scalding hot and her arm would be burning in pain. Frederick red at her and noticed that she was caressing her arm which had turned red. Her skin was very fair especially under the white light at night. However, it was shocking to see that there was arge area turning red on her wless skin. She was only wrapped in a bath towel and seemed to be drenched as water continued to drip from her damp hair. She looked very pitiful. Frederick saw Alicia bending over to pick up the bottles on the floor and was even trying to get the mop. Immediately, he grabbed her by the other arm and tried to suppress his anger as he spoke. "What''s happened?" Alicia answered timidly, "I was afraid that I would dirty the bathroom, hence I wanted to wash my hair first. Yet, I didn''t know how to turn on the shower and I think I pressed the wrong button because the water was noting out. It was then that I found out that I took the wrong shampoo an I wanted to change it. However, the hot water came pouring down suddenly, so I..." Chapter 12 Chapter 12 "I don''t know what I bumped into! I''ll clean it up quickly and I won''t dirty it again. I''ll... take a shower with cold waterter!1'' Alicia was trembling as she pretended to admit her mistake obediently. No one would be able to bear to me her if they saw her like this. Besides, she was an extraordinarily beautiful woman, who was even injured now. Following that, Frederick took another bath towel and wiped her hair forcefully. He eximed, "You scalded yourself before taking a shower? You''re so dense!" As he scolded, he opened the wardrobe and took a new bathrobe for her. "I''ll adjust the water temperature for you! Go out and apply the medication first!" He added. His tone was not friendly and his movements were rude but it somehow warmed Alicia''s heart. Frederick realized that Alice was standing next to the couch when he got out of the bathroom. He questioned, "What are you doing? Did the hot water scald your brain too?" Alicia pursed her lips and nced over her shoulder. "What if I dirty the couch?" Could he just talk nicely to her? "Does it make any difference?" Frederick asked in return. He was implying that she had ruined several of his things. Alice did not hesitate and sat down quickly after he gave his approval. However, she did not feel right on second thought. Therefore, she moved her body and sat on a corner of the couch. In the meantime, Frederick found the cream to treat burns. He spotted her cautious sitting posture and could not help feeling ufortable. After that, he tugged her arm and applied some cream on her arm. "This cream is very effective and you won''t feel any pain after two minutes! I''ve changed a set of female toiletries for you, so don''t bump into it again! Go and shower! Apply the cream again before going to bed, the red mark should disappear tomorrow," Frederick reminded her. "Oh! Thank you!" Alicia got up and recalled something. She added, "Let me clean up the bathroom first!" "There''s no need for that! Don''t force yourself! I''d be grateful as long as you don''t demolish my bathroom! Just let the servants clean it up tomorrow!" Frederick replied. "Oh!" Alicia pretended that her arm hurt and yelped softly. However, her eyes twinkled when she turned around. Round two, a small victory! Life should be focused onfort! Besides, she was not a sloppy person! Alicia still cleaned up the bathroom briefly before taking a pleasant and warm shower. As soon as she stepped out of the bathroom, she heard the sharp cold voice again. "Sleep on the couch!" Alicia did not object to this. She then put on the men''s T-shirt he prepared and headed to the couch. She understood that there should be a limit to everything and she knew where to stop. All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. People like him were extremely smart and it was not surprising that he knew her little tricks. Perhaps, he was just unwilling to argue with a woman. Therefore, she could only use the trick once and it would lose its advantage the second time! Undeniably, Alicia was smart! In the past three years, she learned a lot about reading between the lines and how she should conduct herself. Thus, she did not show any signs of gloom as she cleaned up quietly and was ready to have her rest. Suddenly, Miranda''s voice came from outside the door when both of them hadid down. "Master Frederick, are you asleep? Mrs. Clements asked me to bring over some women''s clothes!" Miranda was in charge of serving Grandma. Frederick instantly understood what Miranda meant upon hearing her remarks. Following that, the two of them got up simultaneously. With a wave of a hand and a meaningful look, Alicia took the pillow and quilt and dashed to stuff them in the wardrobe before jumping onto the bed. At the same time, Frederick went to get the door. "Master Frederick, Mrs. Clements said that she did not prepare in advance and she could only find a few new pajamas thatid forgotten in her wardrobe. Although the style is a little old-fashioned, they are still new and it shouldst Miss nchard for the night. Some new clothes will be sent to your room tomorrow morning." As Miranda spoke, she peeked into the room. "Alright, thank Grandma for me!" Frederick replied. Chapter 13 Chapter 13 Alicia had already lifted the quilt when Frederick returned. "Just sleep here in case Grandmaes and checks on us again! Pick one!" As Frederick spoke, he pushed the stack of pajamas to her. It was easy to tell that he was sincerely obedient to his grandmother. Alicia noticed that the brand tags were still attached and the style was rtively conservative. She then chose an elegant violet nightgown and changed into it. Although they have registered their marriage and slept together, Alicia had little recollection of it. Therefore, it was like the first time for her to be in the same room as a man. Her heart pounded wildly when she suddenly had to sleep in the same bed as him. She was at a loss when Frederick threw a wet nket on her. "Don''t cross the line, don''t touch my body, don''t move abruptly, don''t touch or pull the quilt, don''t snore, don''t disturb me..." Immediately, the concern she had vanished without a trace. Instead, it was reced by a surge of anger. How could she forget that he was an oddball? Why did she even bother to think so much? Besides, she was a pregnant woman! How can a freak from an alien like him live afortable life? This is maddening! Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. Who would even want to sleep with him in the same bed? Ugh! Alicia clenched her fists as sheined internally. However, she nodded and responded, "Okay!" Would she be a lunatic after living with someone like him? Well, it was totally possible! Why did she bring this upon herself? As she thought of this, Alicia climbed into bed carefully and kept over an arm''s distance away from him. She was pissed and thought that she would probably not fall asleep. However, she was either exhausted or she had developed a habit in the past three years that she dozed off soon after her headnded on the pillow. On the other hand, Frederick was not used to having another person beside him. The faint scent of a woman lingered in the air and it made him more agitated than ever. Following that, he heard her shallow breathing and his face fell instantly. D*mn woman! Frederick shut his eyes tightly but the cells in his body would not calm down. Would he fall asleep if he counted sheep? This idea ran across his mind. Although he felt that it was childish, he started counting silently. Finally, he started drifting off when an armnded on him. He opened his eyes abruptly to find that her slender body was pressed against him. Frederick was baffled and he gritted his teeth so hard that they rattled. Following that, he took her hand and flipped it aside. Yet, he wished more than nothing that he could kick her off the bed. "Alicia nchard-" "Hmm, yes?" Alicia responded absentmindedly and snuggled into his arms. He did not know whether she was dreaming but her intermittent voice contained sobs. In the quiet night, her aggrieved tone made his heart tremble. "Why... Why are you so horrible to me?" Alicia cried. Frederick was taken aback. Instantly, his heart melt because he recalled that she was pregnant! He frowned, unaware that he had lightened his grip gradually. "Jeremy..." Frederick heard a man''s name out of nowhere and the veins on his temples bulged. Was she courting death? How dared she mentioned another man''s name in his bed? He was fuming! He gave her a push and eximed, "Alicia nchard!" Alicia seemed to be woken up from her deep slumber. She raised her head to opened her eyes and murmured, ''Tm so sleepy. Just let me sleep, okay? I''ll clean up... the bathroom tomorrow, okay?" After that, she lowered her head and buried her body in his arms coquettishly. She hugged him even tighter than ever. Frederick was furious. He had never seen a woman like her before! She was just like the glue! Chapter 14 Chapter 14 Frederick tried to push Alicia away a couple of times but to no avail. He was so annoyed he almost went mad but he dared not push her away forcefully. In the end, he was sleepy after being tormented like this. Therefore, he let her hug him and fell asleep. Unexpectedly, both of them slept soundly that night. The next day, Alicia opened her eyes in a daze and reached for her cell phone habitually before going to the bathroom. She was still half-awake as she flipped through her cell phone while sitting on the toilet seat. She caught a glimpse of red when she got up. She paused for a while and blinked before going out of the bathroom to fumble a piece of sanitary pad from her handbag. She did the whole process without even thinking about it. Frederick, who stirred shortly after her, opened his eyes as he sat up. He spotted a faint red mark on the beige bed and that was where she wasying earlier. His thoughts were in a mess when he got out of bed. Following that, he noticed her series of actions and his face darkened instantly. "You''re not pregnant?" Frederick questioned. "Huh?" At the same time, Alicia shivered and turned around. She went nk as she stood rooted to the spot. She was greeted by his sharp gaze. After that, her sight fell on her hands and it felt like the sanitary pad burned her. Instantly, she stumbled and took a step back as she snapped back to her senses. What? Was she not pregnant? How could she have her period? A blurry idea crossed her mind and she checked on her cell phone. As expected, she found the text message in the spam folder. "I am a doctor from Provintand Hospital. Miss No. 018, I am sorry to inform you that you are not pregnant but you have gastroenteritis. Due to our negligence, we have mistaken Miss No. 013''s result for yours. We are very sorry for the misunderstanding and inconvenience that we caused you. Please ept our sincere apology! We have tried calling your number several times but no one answered. Therefore, we decided to inform you by text. Please visit the hospital to receive your treatment!" She was not pregnant! Alicia''s head was buzzing and she realized that she received the text message a few days ago. Furthermore, it wasbeled as spam and had been sitting in the spam folder ever since! If it was not for the notifications for the text messages she received earlier, she would still be in the dark. A few moments ago, she was checking starred text messages that somehow ended up in the spam folder. With that, she raised her head to look at Frederick. She was baffled when he looked like he was going to skin her alive! She tried to exin, "It''s not me, it''s the hospital ¡ª" There was a mistake! She raised her hand subconsciously and wanted him to read the text message to prove her innocence. However, Frederick was so frustrated that he was about to explode with rage. He was afraid that he could not control himself from strangling her there and then. Therefore, he pped her hand away and stepped into the bathroom before mming the door behind him. Alicia''s body trembled as she was livid as well. It was not what she wanted! Initially, it was a good thing that she was not pregnant! However, she had gotten married. Did she make a fool of herself? Immediately, she picked up her cell phone and dialed angrily. N?velDrama.Org content. "You quack! You screwed up my life! Do you even have a medical license? How could you mistake a simple disease with something else? Why don''t you just quit your job and stay at home? What kind of hospital is it? A specialist hospital? Go to h*ll! Go to h*ll! Go to h*ll!" Alicia cursed repeatedly. On the other end, an engaged tone was hearding from the cell phone. The man, who just woke up to Alicia''s angry remarks, was staring at his phone with a confused look. What was going on? He just reported to work and had yet to start working. What was that? After venting her anger, Alicia''s shoulder fell. What should she do? Would Frederick think that she pretended to be pregnant to leech off him? Oh dear, there was nothing she could do to clear her name! Chapter 15 Chapter 15 At this instant, the bathroom door opened and Frederick came out. Subconsciously, Alicia twitched her body and moved her lips but nothing came out. If Frederick could kill with his gaze, she would definitely be cut into pieces¡ª no, she would be minced meat! She knew how wrong she was without needing to think much about it! She watched as he walked to the wardrobe with a fierce and cold demeanor. A pang of realization hit her and she picked up the sanitary pad on the floor before going into the bathroom. Alicia came out and got a change of clothes before stealing a nce at him again. After thinking about it carefully and putting aside her fault in this matter, at least he did not have anything to lose, right? Why did he have to be so furious? In fact, she did not pester him to marry her by using pregnancy as leverage or by insisting on keeping the child. It was not her fault, therefore why was she so afraid of him? The most important thing at the moment was to deal with the current situation! Alicia gritted her teeth and stepped forward. She suggested, "Let''s get a divorce! I¡ª" She didn''t need anything! Frederick red at her fiercer than ever. He just brought her home but she was telling him that they should divorce? Was she trying to make things worse? Alicia choked on her own words and could no longer continue under his stare. Her brain was in a mess. Why did he act like that? What was he doing? Frederick turned around and walked to the cab. After that, he picked up his wristwatch and put it on. Alicia then came to her senses and she turned to shout, "I''m serious! Let''s divorce!" Before Frederick could speak, the bedroom door mmed open with a loud bang. Immediately, Mrs. Clements rushed in with Miranda behind her. "What? Divorce? Frederick, are you still a descendant of the Clements family? How can you be so irresponsible? Are you trying to piss me off?" Mrs. Clements eximed. Following that, she patted her chest and her face turned crimson with anger. Alicia, who was near the door, held Mrs. Clements''s hands instinctively and patted her back. She shook her head and exined, "Grandma, it''s not what you think! In fact, it''s my fault!" She had no idea about the Clements family''s unusual condition and traditions, let alone their unique gic trait. The unique gic trait in question would only be inherited by the male descendant. Men in the Clements family had ck eyes when they were born but their eyes would turn blue after making love with a virgin. The change in their eye color signified that they were of age and they would be able to impregnate a woman. Otherwise, they would not have any children no matter how many women they slept with! All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. Therefore, the Clements family ced great importance on their family because of this unique gic trait. The first rule in the Clements family was that the descendants could never divorce after getting married. However, Alicia never had the opportunity to know all that. She was just trying to be honest subconsciously. Yet, Mrs. Clements mistook her response as someone who was being reasonable and polite while Frederick thought that it was all a meddlesome facade! "I treated you well for nothing! Look at this fine youngdy, you... ahem!" Mrs. Clements started coughing uncontrobly. Frederick was at a loss for words as he stared at the ceiling. Who was Grandma''s biological grandchild? Was she out of her mind? He was not the one who asked for a divorce! Frederick stepped forward and helped Mrs. Clements sit down. Subsequently, he patted her back gently andforted, "Grandma, don''t be angry. You wouldn''t want to ruin your health! We''re fine. Alicia was just throwing a tantrum!" Huh? Meanwhile, Alicia raised her head in shock but the response she got was a killing gaze! Grandma captured Frederick''s murderous gaze as well. Immediately, she raised her hand and hit him on the head. "Don''t be so harsh to Ally. She''s not your subordinate! Girls should be spoiled! It''s normal to have a little temper!" Chapter 16 Chapter 16 "You have to be responsible for the girl since she has entrusted herself to you. Do you understand?" Alicia was very touched when she heard Mrs. Clements defending her. In the past three years, she experienced all the warmth and coldness in the world but not many would stand up for her. On the other hand, Frederick showed no sign of defiance. He listened calmly and nodded patiently as his grandmother nagged at him. In the end, the three of them headed downstairs together and had a wonderful breakfast. It was a weekend and the members of the family were casually enjoying their day. After breakfast, Frederick received a phone call and went to work. Meanwhile, Alicia apanied Mrs. Clements to go for a walk in the courtyard. Throughout the morning, Mrs. Clements told Alicia about events from the past and Alicia would chip in asionally. She did her best to be nice to Mrs. Clements who cared about her. Alicia was rxed andfortable in the morning. Frederick was a mute even if he was around. However, she dreaded the night because she would suffer. After shutting the door, she stood in front of the bed like a wife who was being bullied. Someone was sitting on the bed pompously and staring at her coldly. Frederick warned, "I don''t care who sent you here or what your intention is. However, never mention that word in front of Grandma ever again! Carry on with our rtionship and don''t try to y any tricks!" "I didn''t!" Alicia was upset that she was being wronged. She was in low spirits and knew that things are going to work differently from then on. After pondering about it seriously, she suggested, "It''s better to divorce! If you''re worried about Grandma, then we can divorce secretly. On the surface, I will give my full cooperation to take care of Grandma and I''ll show up whenever you call. Is that okay?" After all, they knew very little about each other. In fact, he was the kind of man that she detested the most- wealthy and outstanding. There was nothing holding her back, therefore she refused and even despised him subconsciously! Her previous rtionship with Jeremy Pitcher scarred her horribly. Thus, she no longer believed in fantasies about "rich man from a wealthy family" or "Prince Charming". Three years ago, the daughter of the nchard family did not meet her "true love", let alone the poor girl she was at the moment. She knew her worth! Frederick rolled his eyes with disdain and sneered. "Bring it up to me again after understanding and familiarizing yourself with the rules in the Clements family! Tonight, you are not allowed to touch me - not even a single strand of my hair. Otherwise, I will throw you out!" With that, he went to bed and turned off the lights. Alicia made a face at him. She ended up going to bed with her shoulders slouched. N?velDrama.Org content. In the middle of the night, a body slipped into Frederick''s arms again. He was in a daze as he was fast asleep but he enjoyed the feeling that made him feel at ease. Therefore, he held the body in his arms willingly. The next morning, Alicia was awakened after falling out of bed. She opened her eyes and realized that half of her was on the floor while the other half was dangling from the bed. At the same time, Frederick''s pajamas were unkempt and he was gloomy all over. "You smell awful! Don''te back in if you don''t clean yourself!" Frederick criticized. What a leech! She pressed herself on him again! Alicia was puzzled and sniffed her hand before pouting. "Can you stop being so picky during this special period? Aren''t women like this? I didn''t even comin about you! Your body is as hard as a rock and you have hair on your legs..." Alicia mumbled to herself and got up to enter the bathroom. Frederick''s face fell as he stared at his toned chest that he took pride in. Chapter 17 Chapter 17 In less than three minutes, Alicia came out. She took a nket from the cab and walked to the couch with her eyes staring straight ahead. She then ced the pillow she was holding on the couch and started sleeping again. Frederick was so pissed that he almost burst out in anger as he watched the whole process. After that, heid back down with a loud bang. He exerted so much strength that the bed creaked with his movement. Perhaps, he did not even notice that he, who was usually indifferent, seemed to be short-fused every day... It was a roller coaster ride but two days almost came to an end. Mrs. Clements had a habit of taking a nap in the afternoon. Therefore, Alicia got some shut-eye in the room as well and it was way past three in the afternoon when she woke up. She recalled that she would be leaving after dinner. Following that, she packed her things after noticing that Frederick had yet toe back. After finishing her packing, she headed out and decided to apany Mrs. Clements. As she was walking down the stairs, she felt something strange brushing against her feet. Alicia lowered her head and spotted a chubby Persian cat rubbing against her feet. It had white fur, big blue eyes and it was very adorable. She then picked it up and carried it in her arms. "What a beautiful cat!" Alicia praised. "Don''t touch my cat with your dirty hands!" N?velDrama.Org content. Before a smile could form on Alicia''s face, a red light shed in front of her eyes, and the cat she held was gone. She was still stunned when someone pushed her and she stumbled backward. Her ankle hit the stairs and she fell on the floor. "Ouch!" Alicia noticed a woman was standing in front of her. It turned out to be Hallie Clements, Frederick''s half-sister. She was holding the cat in her arms and stroking its fur. She looked down at Alicia, her eyes full of despising and disdain. "You''re just amoner from a poor vige! Don''t you know that you can''t simply touch other people''s things? You have no manners! It''s considered stealing if you take something without asking! If I didn''t happen to see you, are you going to carry it back with you?" Hallie used. Instantly, Alicia got up and defended herself. "Miss Clements, may I remind you that you just used me of having no manners and stealing your things. However, you judged a book by its cover and insulted me without knowing what was going on. Is that the good manner that you were talking about? I''m also a member of this family but I didn''t know that it''s your cat. I don''t intend to steal it! You can''t just simply make up things and frame me for it. We are both human beings!" Alicia retorted. "Oh, my, did I step on your toes? Did I hit the bull''s eye? Look how pathetic you are! My kitty Baby is so much more expensive than you! You''re just an ugly duckling and you''ll stay that way. Do you really think you can turn into a beautiful swan?" Hallie satirized. Alicia could not stand Hallie''s tone because she never spent a single penny of Hallie''s money. She was about to retaliate when a male''s voice spoke. "Alicia." It was not until then that Alicia realized Frederick standing at the door. Instantly, Alicia bit her lips and turned around. Hallie''s expression changed as well. Alicia thought that Frederick would take the opportunity to me her. After all, he had been giving her the cold shoulder since that morning. She then lowered her eyes but there was a hint of stubbornness in it. She was not at fault and it was impossible for her to apologize! Frederick stepped forward and nced at Hallie indifferently. After that, he took Alicia''s hand, which had two scratch marks on it. It was clear that the cat was the culprit. "Does it hurt?" Frederick asked. Alicia lifted her head and nodded instinctively. However, she noticed that Hallie, who was arrogant and overbearing previously, was shaking. Hallie''s anxious voice was trembling and she grew quieter as she spoke. "She''s the one who doesn''t know her ce. She went to hug my cat first and Baby is afraid of strangers..." Was Hallie afraid of Frederick? Alicia was puzzled by this and could not help but think, "Why?" Chapter 18 Chapter 18 In the past two days, she got to know a little about the Clements family. There was only one elder of the Clements family ¡ª Mrs. Clements, Frederick''s grandmother. Therefore, she was respected for sure. Then, it was followed by Frederick''s father and uncle, whose rtionship seemed to be very close. It was said that Frederick''s mother was gone since he was very young. Later, his father remarried and had a son and a daughter. They were Hallie Clements and Mason Clements. Hence, Frederick was like an independent person in this family. By right, he should be the one who would be belittled in the family. However, why did Alicia feel that Hallie was afraid of him instead? Right at this moment, the cat slid down Hallie''s body and moved towards Frederick''s feet. He kicked the cat aside. The chubby cat rolled over and knocked onto the corner of a table. It wailed mournfully in an instant. "Meow! Meow!" Hallie ran over and picked up the cat. She screamed with distress, "Why did you kick my cat? You even kicked so forcefully." "Why is it in our home? Guards, throw this little beast out!" Frederick yelled. "No! This is my cat!" Hallie shouted. Upon hearing the voice, the butler of the Clements family, Levi, ran over with the servants. When they saw that it was Master Clements and Miss Clements, they were dumbfounded and did not know who they should listen to. Frederick questioned again, "Didn''t you guys hear what I said? Do you want me to do it myself?" Frightened by his imposing manner, even Levi couldn''t help but gasp. His gaze fell on Hallie''s arms, and he was obviously in a dilemma. "Here?" Levi asked. Mr. Clements and Penny also came out when they heard themotion. "What''s going on? What are you guys doing?" they asked. Hallie turned and ran over. She held Mr. Clements''s arm and exined, "Dad, it''s him. Frederick insisted on throwing my Baby! Dad, it''s my cat. I don''t want my cat to be thrown out!" She tugged at his sleeve in a coquettish manner. Mr. Clements patted Hallie''s hand and said, "I thought something big happened. Well, it''s all right. Let''s go!" Suddenly, Frederick spoke in a deepened voice, "I said, throw this little beast out!" The servant moved and then stopped again. Alicia didn''t expect that things would turn out like this. Looking at Frederick, she didn''t know whether she should speak. She was dumbfounded for a moment. Obviously, the two of them werepeting with each other. Mr. Clements frowned, but he softened his voice and said, "Frederick, it''s just a cat. Halley likes it-" "Is a little beast more important than a human being? It hurt Alicia! Who dares toe to our house when there''s such a harmful beast? Or are people different in your opinion? Are beasts more important than human beings? If that''s the case, I have nothing to say!" Frederick criticized. Frederick sounded calm, but he was determined. He raised his eyebrows and looked at Mr. Clements with a cold and piercing gaze. It was obvious there were deeper meanings to his words. Mr. Clement''s face changed instantly. Thinking of something, his lips trembled, but he still ordered, "Guards! Throw the cat out! In the future, you are not allowed to raise pets at home!" "Dad-" Hallie screamed in disbelief and held the cat in her arms tightly. "Why are you still standing there nkly? You''d better throw it out!" Mr. Clement urged. Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. His voice became a little harsh. Hallie was crying while Frederick remained silent as he headed upstairs with his arms around Alicia! "Dad, Dad, don''t throw it. I''ll put it in a cage and I won''t let it out anymore. Isn''t it okay?" Hallie begged. After sighing and making a consideration, Mr. Clements still instructed, "Levi, send the cat to the pet shop and let someone take good care of it!" Chapter 19 Chapter 19 When they returned to the room, it was like Frederick had been covered with ice. He went on to take an ointment and applied it to her wound! Fortunately, her wound wasn''t open. Otherwise, she would have to get a tetanus injection! Staring at the unconcerned man, Alicia felt a warmth from within all of a sudden. She felt that he was not as bad as she imagined. At least, he would always protect her in front of others! He waspletely different from Jeremy in the past! With her head on his shoulder, Alicia reached out and hugged him tightly. "Sorry, I''ve gotten you into trouble. I didn''t do it on purpose! I wanted to apany Grandma before I left..." Alicia apologized. For some reason, she wanted to hug him on the spur of the moment. Frederick''s body stiffened, and his blood seemed to have frozen. For a long time, he didn''t move and just stared straight at the woman in his arms who was giving him a big hug! That''s right! A woman! A woman¡ª an existence he hated most of his life had given him a hug when he needed some warmth! When they exited the room, Alicia waspletely on guard - once bitten, twice shy. She followed Frederick and did not touch anything that she should not. She did not speak as long as it was unneeded. During dinner, Mrs. Clements noticed something odd. In fact, she already knew about it. Therefore, when Hallie lost her temper and refused to eat, Mrs. Clements asked Penny to call Hallie for dinner and tell her that it was a reunion dinner. When Hallie sat down, her mouth was still puckered, and her eyes seemed to be a little red. She greeted, "Grandma." "Mmm." Mrs. Clements then remarked, "You are about to get married. Why do you still act like a child with your bad temper? You are so spoiled!" As Mrs. Clements spoke, she nced at Mr. Clements and Penny. Mr. Clements remained silent, while Penny didn''t dare to say anything even though she was angry. She could only agree with her. "Mom, you are right! I told her the same thing!" Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g "Halley, don''t say that Grandma is being biased! When Mrs. Rahman came to visit us previously, your cat almost scratched and hurt her. You should have thrown it away at that time! It could''ve easily injured the delicate skin of a wealthy man''s wife. Luckily, Alicia is not an outsider. What if your cat scratched and disfigured an outsider by ident? How do you want your father to deal with that? How would our family defend ourselves? Therefore, Frederick did the right thing! Let''s end this matter here, and no one is allowed to mention it again! It''s rare for our family to get together. Let''s have a drink together!" Mrs. Clements said. Since Mrs. Clements had put it that way, everyone had to tolerate it even if they were dissatisfied. The family began to eat, and the atmosphere became better. When the meal was about toe to an end, Mrs. Clements voiced something suddenly. "Ally, you are too thin. Eat more so that the Clements family will be blessed with more children as soon as possible. I am waiting! If Frederick dares to bully you, tell me, let me punish him. You don''t have to hold a grudge against him! Frederick, you have to work hard as well and treat Ally nicely, do you understand?" Unexpectedly, Mrs. Clements mentioned this during the dinner in public. Alicia''s face was so red, she felt like she could have sunk through the floor. Frederick agreed nonchntly. Except for Mr. Clements, the others were putting on a long face. The two of them didn''t stay any longer after dinner. They went to Mrs. Clements''s room to hang out for a while and then decided to leave earlier. They had to go to work the next day, and the two of them were not living together before. Frederick first sent Alicia back to the nchard family. Surprisingly, Mrs. nchard had been waiting at the gate since she had gotten the news. When she saw the two of them, she got very enthusiastic as she weed them. "Frederick,e in and have some supper before you leave!" Chapter 20 Chapter 20 Alicia was about to refuse while holding her mother''s arm. However, she saw Frederick nodding in agreement and answered, "Okay!" Alicia and her mother were the only ones staying in the 2,000 square feet house. It was clean and tidy. It seemed a little packed when Frederick arrived. There were only one sofa and one table in the living room, which looked a little old. "Our house is a little shabby. Please don''t mind it. Ally, let Frederick take a seat. I''ll serve tea for you guys..." Mrs. nchard ordered. "Alright!" Alicia responded. In fact, she didn''t want Frederick to enter the house, but she didn''t want to disobey her mother either. When she saw that her mother had entered the kitchen, she whispered, "Wait a minute, I''ll get you a... cushion!" Knowing that he was a clean freak and that he mightin, Alicia wanted to find a brand new sheet or cushion to spread over the sofa for him to sit on. In fact, the slipovers of the sofa were brand new as they were just made by Alicia and her mother not too long ago. It was only used for a short time. As soon as she stepped away, she saw that Frederick had already sat down. She was shocked and froze. At this time, Mrs. nchard had already brought out the teapot. "I''ve asked you to serve him. Why are you still standing there? You didn''t even serve him a ss of water! Chamomile tea can help you rx and sleep peacefully. You guys often stay upte and would always be under great pressure from work. Drink some. It''s good for your health!" Mrs. nchard remarked. "Mom, it''s gettingte. Go to sleep! I''ll take care of him!" After all, Frederick was not an ordinary man. Alicia was afraid that he would not give way to her mother and hurt her feelings. Thus, she had always prevented them from having direct interaction. "Okay, okay, I won''t disturb you guys!" Mrs. nchard replied. Although Mrs. nchard was dressed casually, she still appeared graceful. Moreover, her smile was warm. She looked very virtuous at first nce, which made people feel pleasant. Before she turned around, Frederick picked up the teacup and drank it. "Thank you!" "Drink more if you like it!" Mrs. nchard was pleased to hear that. After giving her daughter a wink, Mrs. nchard went back to her room. Alicia felt a little weak and sat down instantly as if she just had a fight. She didn''t expect that Frederick would be so respectful to her mother that he finished the tea. Regardless of whether he was sincere or just acting, the gratitude in Alicia''s heart was surging at this moment. After seeing Frederick out, Alicia did not say "thank you" this time. Instead, she said very sincerely, "Drive slowly on the road. Be careful! Good night!" Although he felt that her house was so small that it made him ustrophobic, he didn''t know why he actually didn''t want to leave. Seeing that she did not ask him to stay, Frederick added in a low voice, "Pack your things for this week!" After that, he did not wait for her reply and got in the car in a sulking manner. She pursed her lips and sighed faintly, thinking, "s, sure enough, he''s unhappy!" Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. Alicia cleared up the misunderstanding about the pregnancy with her mother. Unexpectedly, her motherpletely epted this marriage and wanted her to live with Frederick. She even literally raised both her hands in agreement. So far, Alicia had been able to ept reality. Fortunately, it seemed that it wasn''t such a mess at the moment. After a short period of ups and downs, her life became peaceful gradually. Alicia was also relieved slightly. One morning, she entered thepany with some documents in her hands. As soon as she sorted them out, she heard the buzzing sound from the vibration of her cell phone. An unknown number? "Hello, this is Alicia nchard from JT Trantion Service. May I ask-" As soon as she reported her name, she heard the engaged tone from the cell phone. She stared at her phone screen, looking at it again and again. What did that mean? Was that call made mistakenly? Shaking her head, she brushed it off and didn''t give it much thought. She got up and went to the tea room. When she came back, the whole office seemed to be in an uproar. "Soaver International has managed to secure the Global Garden project? And Frederick Clements has a woman? Are you kidding me?" Chapter 21 Chapter 21 It was Miriam Leonard who announced it. She was Alicia''s colleague in the same department, who was very lively and cheerful. Pushing the office chair aside, another colleague, Daisy Michels, popped her head out from the back of aputer. "How can this be fake? It''s all on the news! I''ve heard that the Global Garden project this time will be a profitable one, taking Soaver International to the next level! There are rumors saying that the father and son of the Clements family are not on good terms. Is it true? Clements Group was also on the bidding list this time, but it was Master Frederick who won the contract. If they are on good terms, why did the father and sonpete with each other? Or did they want a double chance?" Daisy asked. Miriam replied, "The wealthy always have a lot of troubles! It''s normal for the rich and powerful families to fight between siblings or between father and son, let alone the influential Clements family! It was said that the Clements family has a unique gic trait or some kind of family rule, where they can''t divorce or that they can only marry a virgin. If they break the rules, they''ll be punished by God! What era is it now? It must be just a legend! Didn''t Master Trevor date countless girls? What about Master Frederick? He even apanied a woman to buy clothes? Isn''t the woman afraid of death or afraid of bing the topic of criticism? Was the shop''s name Seven?" Alicia stopped dead in her tracks. Her palms were sweating and she thought, "Well..." "They aren''t talking about me, are they?" "Wow, it turns out that Master Frederick is so handsome! Alicia,e and have a look!" Miriam called her over.Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. Miriam was so excited that she reached out and grabbed Alicia. Alicia was so stiff, and she almost passed out. She nced from the corners of her eyes and found that the photo only showed half of the man''s face from the front, while the woman couldn''t be seen clearly at all. "All right, stop fangirling! Aren''t you afraid that the manager would hear us? Have you submitted the draft for Skyline Technology? It''s already the end of the month. Don''t you want a bonus anymore?" Alicia voiced. Despite changing the topic quickly, Alicia''s head was still in a mess. Was the Clements family so complicated? Can''t she and Frederick get a divorce? They won''t be so unreasonable, right? The words that Alicia heard from her colleagues stirred her. Even after she got off work, she still felt confused. When she got home, she found that there was nothing in the refrigerator. Alicia and Frederick had moved to the Landrum Garden, which was his private house, after returning from the Clements family''s house. It was a small European- style vi! Unlike the Clements family''s house that was luxurious and full of servants, this ce was simple and low-key. It was even quieter here. The house had a small garden and a swimming pool. However, it was not too huge that they would be lost in it. It was apparent that Frederick did note back as often. The butler and servants woulde to clean up regrly. It seemed that no one had used the kitchen before. Therefore, she would be the one who cooked when she returned in the evening. Most of the time, she would be eating alone. Frederick woulde back to eat asionally! Unexpectedly, in less than two weeks, she had gotten used to it. She changed into casual clothes and went out with a handbag. There was a supermarket within ten minutes'' journey. She used to go there on foot. She picked up some vegetables and some shrimps. Looking at the few items in the cart, she could not help but sigh. "I really don''t understand the world of the rich. Even the goods sold in the supermarket here are twice as expensive as the ones outside! I have to go elsewhere next time!" she thought to herself. When Alicia got home, she was still calcting the money she had spent. Shemented while cooking, "I have no idea which country is the shrimp from. It''s so expensive! If I had known it, I wouldn''t have bought it!" "It''s all my fault. Why am I so distracted? I can''t even read the price correctly!" Alicia med herself for this. As soon as she served the dishes on the table, she heard the sound of the door opening. When she went out of the kitchen, someone had already entered the living room. "Have you eaten yet? Do you want some?" Alicia asked. "Yes!" Frederick answered. Seeing that Frederick nodded, she returned to the kitchen, washed some mushrooms quickly, and grilled it with beef. Frederick walked into the dining hall just as Alicia was done setting up the table. Frederick''s gaze was then fixed on the hot dishes on the table. Chapter 22 Chapter 22 The spinach omelet, fried shrimp, and grilled mushroom with beef were simple dishes. They were neither luxurious nor exquisite, but they made people feel warm and increased one''s appetite. After sitting down, the two of them began to eat. As usual, the color, aroma, and taste of the food were great. It made their appetite voracious. Alicia picked up a few mushrooms after eating some vegetables. She then noticed that there were two pieces of fatty meat hidden beneath the mushrooms. She didn''t want to waste food, but she was embarrassed to put them back. Looking at Frederick, she ced them on his te. "Have some meat and you''ll grow!" Alicia said. She pretended to be oblivious to what she had done and continued to eat. Seeing that he didn''t throw the meat away and ate them eventually, an inexpressible emotion surged in Alicia''s heart instantly. Finally, she finished the few mushrooms on her te. She set down her fork and spoon, then began to eat the shrimps on the te. She had always enjoyed eating shrimps. They were so fresh and delicious. Thus, she peeled them very quickly with her fingers. After eating two shrimps, her hands were greasy and the corners of her mouth were stained with oil. Frederick set down his fork and spoon, then nced at her. "I''ve never seen a woman eat like this before!" He teased. However, Alicia did not mind at all and continued to peel the shrimp. She only cared about her stomach while she was enjoying the delicious food. However, she used too much strength and sshed some gravy on her hands. Afraid of dirtying her clothes, she pouted at him. "Um, urn..." She was still chewing the food in her mouth. Hence, she nced at the tissue box, indicating Frederick to fetch it for her. With a disgusted look, Frederick took a sheet of tissue and wiped it for her. "Clumsy!" After a while, he also joined in peeling shrimps, but his actions were elegant and his speed was fast. Even the shrimp shells on his te seemed to have been arranged neatly. Alicia felt some admiration in an instant. "It is like he is born a noble! He can do anything as easily as he wants, and he is also very composed!" she thought to herself. In the end, when she even got a few more shrimps from him, she was on cloud nine. Alicia washed all the tes voluntarily after the wonderful meal and then went to the bathroom to clean herself up. When Frederick went back to the room, it was already half-past ten. He removed his headphones when he saw Alicia about to take a rest, showing his annoyance. "Go take a bath!" he ordered. "I''ve already taken a bath!" Alicia replied. She thought that she was stinky because she touched a fair amount of shrimps. Hence, she raised her hand and sniffed it. "There''s a faint jasmine fragrance! I smell good," she praised herself. "Take a bath again! You smell like cheap perfume." N?velDrama.Org content. Alicia almost blew up in fury. He nted a lot of jasmine flowers at his own house, and yet he disliked the jasmine fragrance on her body? His brain must have been mped by the door before! Kneeling on her knees, she rolled up her sleeves and stretched out her fair arm, asking, "Are you sure? Smell it again! I''ve already cleaned myself! How can it be?" Frederick leaned back to avoid her, but she kept moving forward. She didn''t know whether she had stepped on her clothes or was tripped by something else and fell on him with a thud. "Ah!" Fortunately, Alicia did not fall to the ground. However, one of her hands swept over him and touched somewhere identally. She seemed to have been burned by something and withdrew her hand immediately. Then, she rolled out of bed and ran away like a refugee. "I''m going to take a bath," Alicia shouted. Reaching the bathroom, she shut the door and looked at her hand, her face turned red like a tomato. "How embarrassing!" In the end, she went to take a cold shower and hid in the bathroom for a long time before she fiddled with her hand and lowered her head while walking out. Her cheeks were still blushing. Just as she was thinking about what to say, she looked up and saw that Frederick had fallen asleep. She then let out a long breath and crept into the bed soundlessly. Chapter 23 Chapter 23 The next day, Alicia found herself in Frederick''s arms again when she opened her eyes. She was even holding him in her arms. She withdrew her hand secretly and could not wait to dig a hole to bury herself in the ground. People would always say that she was being too defensive. However, why did she let down her guard so easily when ites to him? Was it because of that piece of paper? Alicia was too embarrassed to stay in bed. Thus, she got up and went to the kitchen early in the morning. As soon as she went out, Frederick opened his eyes slowly, lost in thought. It was because of this episode that Alicia did not dare to look directly at Frederick for several days, not to mention taking the initiative to talk to him. In the blink of an eye, half of June had passed. It was another busy day. This day, when Alicia walked out of the office building, the sky was already dark. Her mobile phone rang as soon as she got on the bus. When she turned it on, her expression darkened in an instant as she thought, "It''s his birthday again!" Out of nowhere, some broken images popped up in her mind. In a trance, she exited the bus and wandered around for an unknown period of time. When she came back to her senses, she realized that she was already standing in front of a familiar nightclub. Moonlight Bar!Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. The first birthday she spent with Jeremy and the first time she confessed her love to him was at the Moonlight Bar in Bayton City. In the past three years, no matter how busy she was, she woulde here every year on this day to sing a song before 12 midnight. Alicia stood in front of the door nkly for a moment. When she was about to turn around, she heard a familiar melody from the club all of a sudden. Subconsciously, she walked in. "So I''m gonna love you like I''m gonna lose you. I''m gonna hold you like I''m saying goodbye." "Wherever we''re standing. I won''t take you for granted. ''Cause we''ll never know when, when well run out of time..." The familiar melody lingered in her ears. When she raised her eyes, she saw a figure in a fluttery white dress on the stage, who looked like herself from many years ago. She used to stand on the stage and sang this same old song affectionately with her silky long hair. "Lindsay... Lindsay Crouch?" Alicia was surprised. Her vision somehow blurred in an instant. Following her line of sight, she saw a familiar tall figure sitting on the same seat. Just like three years ago, he wore a light grey shirt with his cuffs rolled up. He sat up straight and he could not hide his deep affection for her as well. When thest note fell, she saw the white figure walking down the stage amid the warm apuse and kissed him on the lips. It was exactly what she did back then! The past memories shed on and on. Alicia still couldn''t help staggering slightly. Moonlight Bar was the ce where they used to have a crush on each other! "Like I''m Gonna Lose You" was the song she sang for him when she first confessed her love to him! These were all that she had done in the past! He had once said that this was the memory that was special to them. He would engrave it in his heart until the seas ran dry and the rocks crumbled. He had said that she would sing this song for him on his birthday every year. This was her exclusive right. He had said that she was irreceable no matter when it is! He had said that his lips would never kiss another woman other than hers! It turned out that all his promises and vows were just her own fantasy and persistence from the beginning to the end. Yet, she held onto them in vain for three years! Her father''s fallen figure, the mockery of being abandoned at the wedding, the embarrassment of being driven out, the miserable and tough life as well as all the grievance and humiliation in the past three years that she could not bear to recall... This was thest straw. She finally understood how stupid she was! After wiping the tears from the corners of her eyes, Alicia walked up slowly¡ª Chapter 24 Chapter 24 Alicia picked up the microphone and put on a bitter smile. "It has been three years. Every year on this day, I would sing the same song here to convey my far- reaching blessings. Today, I want to sing a song for myself for onest time, ''Seeing Through Love''!" Alicia said. The sad music yed at a slow beat, little by little, as if it was dedicated to the love that had been long gone. Alicia closed her eyes slowly as well and began to sing. [You have worn the new clothes she bought. Your smile was as sweet as it used to be. From now on there will be, someone to rece me forever in your world.] [ I should have thought of such an ending. I can''t give you what you want. I will watch you as you drive away, leaving me alone in the rain.] Thinking of the wedding three years ago during the rainy night, she ran down the whole street chasing after his car in a wedding dress just for one reason. She fell down in the heavy rain, causing her face to be covered with mud, which made her look like a drowned mouse. She also made the headlines the next day, bing theughing stock of the whole city. Thinking of this, Alicia''s voice could not help but be a little hoarse. [ I won''t persuade you to stay any longer. Tears wash away the trace of love I''ve shed for you!] As soon as Frederick entered the club, he saw Alicia singing emotionally with her face full of tears on the stage. The noisy club became so quiet that only the heavenly voice could be heard at this moment. [ Memories are tormenting. Be powerless once you think about the past. All the past memories have turned into sighs. Seeing through love, I have also seen through you!] After thest note, Alicia threw the microphone. She couldn''t help crying and jumped off the stage. Jeremy also stood up almost at the same time. It seemed that the people in the club were influenced by the song, the club was quiet for a long time. Frederick stood by the door with his brows knitted tightly, while Carson was in a shock. Like a headless chicken, Alicia ran recklessly all the way. She didn''t even notice Frederick and bumped into him. ''Tm sorry," she apologized. Someone grabbed her wrist and she resisted. "Let go of me¡ª" Alicia didn''t sound friendly. Her eyes were red, and her face was full of tears. It was not until then that she could see who had grabbed her. "It''s you?" Frederick was ashen-faced. There were two men behind him, one of whom she had met before. He was Frederick''s friend. Alicia was thunderstruck, and she could feel a painful pinch on her hand. At this time, Jeremy and Lindsay had also caught up. "Jeremy¡ª" Lindsay shouted. In an instant, everyone stopped at the door, and time seemed to be still at this moment. N?velDrama.Org content. "We''ll meet again another day! Let''s go!" Frederick said to his friends. Then, he turned around and walked out the door. At the same time, he grabbed Alicia''s waist and almost dragged her out. Jeremy, who was right behind, wanted to go after him but Lindsay held onto him and cried in pain, "Jeremy! Ouch, my stomach..." "What''s wrong with you? I''ll take you to the hospital!" Jeremy said nervously. Then, Jeremy helped her up and strode away. Standing aside, Carson and Wyatt nced at each other. Then, they curled their lips at the same time and walked into a private room nearby. Along the way, Frederick and Alicia didn''t talk. Frederick''s face was gloomy as he sped along the road. Alicia''s face was nched, but she just bit her lips tightly. Her eyes were red and puffy. She was shivering and looked a little pitiful. The car drove all the way to Landrum Garden. Then, Frederick stopped the car and dragged her down. His actions were so rude that he almost threw her to the ground. It was obvious that he was dissatisfied. Alicia slipped and made a sudden twist. She was in so much pain as if there were needles poking her. However, she did not dare to make a sound. She trotted all the way behind him. Even so, Frederick roared at her again at the door. "Why are you dawdling?" Chapter 25 Chapter 25 As soon as Alicia entered the room, she heard a "bang". Alicia flinched and looked up, only to see that Frederick had kicked over the trash can at his feet. She sucked in a cold breath and closed the door silently before changing into her slippers. Frederick headed towards the bar and poured a ss of red wine. He downed it in one shot. In fact, Alicia came to her senses the moment she saw Frederick. Although she was trembling in fear along the way, she did not forget to reflect on herself. No matter what happened in the past or how their rtionship was like in reality, Alicia was Frederick''s wife. That marriage license was definite proof. It was quite unreasonable for her to sing for another man, regardless of whether it was because of an unforgettable love from the past or because she wanted to cut it off. She even ended up getting caught by her own husband along with his friends! At that moment, she really didn''t think so much! But when she calmed down, she knew that she hadmitted a big taboo. Therefore, she was obedient throughout the way home. When she entered the house, she was depressed and was ready to admit her mistake. When she came forward, she even took the initiative to take his slippers for him and ced them beside his feet. Standing still, Alicia did not dare to breathe heavily. "I''m sorry. Today... I have humiliated you because of my impulse! I was wrong. You can beat me, scold me, or punish me as you like. I have nothing to say. I won''t do it again!" Seeing that he had taken two sses of wine and seemed to have eased his mood, she whispered. She ced herself in his shoes and understood why he was angry. "But can you utter a word? You are being so scary!" Alicia hesitated to speak thest sentence for a long time, but she didn''t dare to say it out in the end. At this moment, she felt relieved after expressing her feelings. However, she didn''t know why she had to go up to sing such a song at that point in time. She felt so embarrassed that she had lost all her self-esteem. This felt like the moment three years ago when she was abandoned at the wedding andughed at by others. She felt sad, wronged and confused, but she had nowhere to express it! At present, she was ming herself. Why did she have to do something to shame herself? She understood the reason, but perhaps, she had given too much for that rtionship. Three years of her youth and three years of waiting That was six years in total. But in the end, she had lost inexplicably. She could not let it go! She was like a gambler who was obsessed deeply, and she couldn''t control herself! Frederick''s gaze fell on her eyes which were still glistening with tears. There was a trace of cold in his deep eyes. "I can ''punish'' you as I like?" Frederick asked. Alicia didn''t sense the hidden meaning in his words and nodded seriously. She thought that if she was punished to sleep on the ground or to clean the toilet, she would ept it no matter what. After all, she had done something wrong. From her innocent eyes, Frederick could guess what she was thinking. He swirled the wine ss in his hand and took a sip. "Go and wash the dirt off your body first!" Frederick ordered. She cried sadly for another man in public. What an image she showed to him! "Alright! I''ll go right now!" Alicia nodded and said. In the past, when Frederick asked her to take a bath, her first reaction was to refuse and defend herself irrespective of whether she had taken a bath or not. This time, she didn''t even think about it. She ran upstairs in a hurry and cleaned her body meticulously, for fear of leaving a little odor. With the amount of time she took, it was enough for Frederick to take a bath ten times! All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. When Alicia got out, she sniffed herself while walking. She approached Frederick and even ced her arm right below his nose naively. "Smell it, it doesn''t have any odor, does it?" She didn''t notice that the man who was in a suit earlier on had changed his clothes, and even his hair was wet! Chapter 26 Chapter 26 Frederick didn''t expect Alicia to be so innocent! At this moment, her fluffy hair was wrapped around her small oval face. Her snow- white skin was wless. Her big zed eyes were blinking. Her red lips were pouting slightly, and her loose dress could not hide her exquisite body curves... She was as delicate as a porcin doll. In all fairness, she was indeed a rare beauty! When Frederick turned around, he held her slender waist tightly. With the sudden warmth, Alicia obviously froze for two seconds. When she raised her eyes again, a strong force blocked her slightly parted red lips. Then, it felt like everything around her was spinning... Her soft body was curvy yet slim... Every inch of her was like a weapon that could excite a man''s most vulnerable nerve. Some things, like the floodgates, were destined to be uncontroble once they were broken through. Being immersed in her peerless beauty, Frederick was like a wild horse free from the reins, getting lost in the forest of desire again and again. The night was getting darker and darker, but the game that belonged to the night just started... After getting it on for the whole night, Alicia opened her eyes with a snort. She was exhausted as if she had just climbed two mountains. When she saw Frederick''s muscr chest, the memory of the previous night flooded into her mind. She seemed to have a ckout in an instant. Then, she closed her eyes gently. After all, she could never go back to the past anymore! If their first time was an unexpected ident, then the previous night... All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. Why didn''t she get angry? No matter how everything had turned out or what the true intention was, this night was like an uncrossable gulf firmly ced between her and Jeremy. However, it was better that way. That was a mistake that should have ended! Alicia opened her eyes slowly and found herself looking into a pair of deep blue eyes. She was so shocked that she shrank away instantly. She pulled the quilt and wrapped herself in it. "You... are you awake? Good... good morning!" Alicia stammered. She always felt that there was something different in his gaze. Alicia''s heart was pounding as if it would jump out the next second. Noticing her timid stares, Frederick held the back of her head and gave her a lingering kiss. Just when Alicia was getting engrossed in it, she felt a pain in her jaw suddenly. "Do you remember whose woman you are now?" Frederick asked. With a shock, Alicia realized abruptly that previous night''s incident had not yet passed! She nodded and bit her lower lip gently. "Yes, I''m yours!" "No more next time!" Frederick warned. As his breath swept by her lips, she clearly felt a little more pain, thinking, "This man has a bad temper!" With such a thought shing through her mind, she shivered unconsciously and said, "I dare not! Then... are you still angry?" Alicia spoke with a soft tone. She only wanted to ovee this hurdle first. That was the most crucial thing at present! Finally, Frederick removed his hand, but he smiled cunningly and replied, "A little bit!" "Oh?" Alicia raised her brows confusingly. This time, no matter how naive she was, she also found the answer from his eyes. Sure enough, she was being taken advantage of again in the blink of an eye. It was still early in the morning when the sun''s warmness was just right. After the intense exercise, Alicia couldn''t bear it anymore. She passed out again. Frederick traced his thick finger on her shoulder de behind her back. Under his touch, she was just like a flower blooming in front of a light that was full of charm. Frederick couldn''t help it. He lowered his head, kissed her gently, and then closed his eyes gradually. However, he did not know that there was a beautiful butterfly full of stories hiding under his favorite seductive and unique flower... Chapter 27 Chapter 27 After that day, there was a subtle change in the rtionship between them. The past seemed to have been erased from the bottom of Alicia''s heart in a night''s time. She could not make it clear whether it was because of her broken heart at the bar, or because of the intrusion of another man in her life that night. However, her life was no longer as dull as it used to be. One day, Alicia went out to deal with a business. Seeing that it was already past four o''clock in the afternoon, she did not go back to thepany. After strolling along themercial street, she stopped in front of an elegant- looking premium male clothing store. Vargas? He liked wearing shirts from this brand the most in the past! Alicia slightly pulled the corner of her lips with a bitter expression and then turned her body sideways abruptly. She saw a pair of dancing butterflies all of a sudden across the street. "The Love of Butterflies?" The blue and red signs of dancing butterflies were very eye-catching in front of the huge red signboard which was ced against smooth white porcin. With a dazed look, Alicia touched her shoulder de unconsciously. Getting tattoos was a trend back then. On the weekend after they got together, they went to a small shop in a corner inadvertently. They got matching butterfly tattoos in that ce. His was on his chest, while hers was on her shoulder de! He said that she was the butterfly. He wanted to keep her close to his heart forever and be with her through life and death. As for her, he did not like her to be coveted by others because she was a woman. Hence, he allowed her to tattoo it on her shoulder de instead. He also said that when he held her, the two butterflies would stay close to each other, forming a pair, which symbolized their love. They were just like inseparable lovers. She would go wherever he goes. When she noticed such a sign all of a sudden, she recalled many of the memories from the past. The deeper the love, the deeper the hurt. Her heart ached again. She didn''t know whether the butterfly on his chest was still there, but her butterfly had been covered uppletely by a ck poppy. Because, in the past, she had thought of ¡ª forgetting! The flower was extremely beautiful, but there was a killing intention hidden behind it. It symbolized oblivion and first love, representing a hurtful kind of love. She felt that it was a true portrayal of them. Seeing that there was a lingerie store with a discount sign at the door, Alicia walked over. She didn''t know the exact reason why but she picked a redcy nightdress. Perhaps it was because it seemed to be amon style. All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. "Miss, here are your clothes. Pleasee again next time!" "Thank you!" As soon as she walked out of the store, a white figure rushed over out of nowhere. Lindsay Crouch? Alicia raised her eyes and furrowed her eyebrows as if they were squeezing water out, thinking, "What bad luck I have! Why is she like a fly lingering around me!" Then, she turned around and headed the other direction. Before she could leave, someone blocked her way. "Alicia nchard!" "I don''t have time to waste on you! Please stay away from me in the future!" Alicia scolded. Her good mood was ruined, and she was a little annoyed. She spun around again, and a voice behind her spoke urgently. "I''m pregnant!" With a bombshell dropped on her, Alicia was obviously shocked for two seconds. The next second, Lindsay had already stood before her. "I''m bearing Jeremy''s baby, and we are also getting married! Alicia, I beg you to stop pestering him, okay?" It was rare for Lindsay to speak in such a good tone. As she talked, she touched the huge diamond ring on her finger deliberately. Lindsay said, "I know you are the kindest. You won''t break up us, will you? Alicia, you will promise me and give us your blessings, right? I really want your blessings!" Chapter 28 Chapter 28 Holding the shopping bag in her hand tightly, Alicia felt a buzz in her head until a cold hand touched her hand. "Alicia?" Almost reflectively, Alicia took a step back, keeping a distance from her. "Sorry, I am not that generous! It has nothing to do with me whether you are happy or not! However, there''s one thing you can rest assured of. Your man isn''t even worthy enough to carry my shoes now!" Alicia replied sarcastically. With that, Alicia turned around and strode away. However, her heart still felt pain inexplicably. The sun was setting in the west, just like the faded love that would never shine again. It was because of this encounter that Alicia even forgot to go to the supermarket. She was out of her wits when she entered the house. She didn''t even notice the Rolls-Royce she walked past. It was not until when she noticed that the lights in the living room were switched on, that she came back down to earth in an instant. She turned to the bar and saw a figure standing upright. Frederick had changed into his home outfit and was pouring a ss of red wine. "Hubby, why are you back so early today?" Alicia asked. Stepping forward, Alicia leaned against him and sniffed his broad back. Her murmuring voice sounded gentle and sweet, asking, "Have you eaten yet?" With the familiar aura and warm embrace of this man, her heart seemed to calm down all of a sudden. Frederick turned around slowly and nced at her, teasing, "You are getting dirtier!" She hugged him without even changing her clothes! Frederick''s eyes were full of disgust. However, he didn''t push her away nor sounded fierce. She was getting better at feeling his emotions. Alicia giggled, circled to his front, and snuggled up to him. "I miss you, that''s why!" Alicia flirted. Seeing that she was carrying a shopping bag in her hand, Frederick rxed his eyebrows a little and asked, "What''s in it?". "Ah-" Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. Before Alicia could react, he had taken it out rapidly. Under the light, the thin cloth shed with a seductive red light. She blushed and reached out to grab it. "Give it back to me!" Although the two of them were already very close, this was still her personal garment after all. She was still ashamed when he took it out so openly. In an instant, she had a feeling that she was n*ked in front of him. "Wear it for me!" Frederick requested. "Huh?¡± Facing his hot gaze, Alicia''s face turned redder. Her eyes fell on the pair of embroidered butterflies logo on the chest area of the nightdress inadvertently, and her heart skipped a beat. In fact, she did not intend to wear this nightdress when she chose this design. She had bought it because of the logo, and it was a real bargain after the discount. When she looked at it again, it was actually an extremely sexy dress. Even the color seemed to be giving a deeper meaning. Suddenly, she felt a little regretful. She was afraid that Frederick would notice the uniqueness of her nightdress. She was even more afraid that he would misunderstand her original intention of buying it. "Well, maybe tonight! Shall I cook first?" Subconsciously, Alicia wanted to brush him off. She thought that she could simply pick another red nightdress from her wardrobe at that time! However, Frederick did not cooperate at all. He avoided her hand, which was trying to get her nightdress back, and held her waist tightly. "I want to see it now!" He didn''t allow her to refuse at all. He got up and pushed her up the stairs. Alicia understood the meaning of his eyes all too well. Moreover, he seemed to be used to being overbearing. Once he made a decision, he would not allow anyone to make any objections. After getting along with each other for some time, Alicia realized this point. She could only change into the red nightdress as he requested after taking a shower in the bathroom. The nightdress was extremely short. It had spaghetti straps and a smooth texture, which made it look very seductive. The whole back was only supported by two crossed thin straps. Only the important parts at the front were covered lightly, causing the great scenery to be clearly visible. On one side of the chest, the pair of embroidered butterflies were really eye-catching. Her red nightdress made her snow-white skin look wless and beautiful. But at this moment, her favorite butterfly logo was like a thorn stuck in her heart. When Alicia was brushing her hair, she swept her hair to the front to cover it up unconsciously. With a chill on her back, she tensed her legs uncontrobly. On second thought, she knew that she couldn''t avoid it. She turned to open the door after taking a deep breath. Hearing the sound, Frederick nced over his shoulder instinctively. His breath became deep and his deep blue eyes lit up in an instant. Then, he stretched out his hand. "Come here!" With every step, Alicia felt like she was going to the execution ground. When she reached in front of him, she lowered her head as if it was going into the ground. Gazing downwards along her thin and slim neck, the front of her body was covered in red. Frederick held her little delicate face in his hands, then grabbed her chin. "What a seductive little demon!" he murmured. His voice sounded a little hoarse. His eyes swept over her curvy body and were fixed on the logo for two seconds. Then, they got into bed so wildly and aggressively, that no one could stop them. In a blink of an eye, they were already in full swing... Chapter 29 Chapter 29 By the end of this intense exercise, it was almost midnight. Alicia wrapped herself in a bath towel and walked out of the bathroom after taking a shower. When she looked up, she saw that Frederick was dressed neatly in a suit and shoes. Alicia, who was originally sleepy, became awake in an instant. She nced at the time subconsciously, stepped forward, and hugged him from the back. Her mood was somewhat depressed and down. "Are you going out?" she asked. It was sote at night. What was there to do? Thinking that he didn''t have dinner when he returned and that he was so eager earlier on, Alicia felt even more unhappy. It was as if he came back especially for making love with her. This feeling was terrible. At this moment, she wanted him to stay all of a sudden! "Yes!" Frederick responded. He turned around slowly, and his gaze fell on her deep cleavage. He couldn''t help but wiggle his eyebrows. The next second, Alicia retracted her hands and pouted. "I just took a shower!" When he hugged her, he didn''t find her dirty at all! How melodramatic! Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g Alicia was in a bad mood. Hence, she turned around and decided not to ask him to stay again. Frederick then turned and hugged her with his lips curved slightly. "The way you look made my heart fluttered. I don''t feel like going out anymore!" he said. When Alicia turned around and looked at him with elf- like eyes, she also smiled slightly. At this moment, her face was full of yearning. "Then don''t go!" Obviously, she was pleased. Frederick pinched her face dotingly, but he continued to take his watch and put it on. Then, he bowed his head and gave her a gentle kiss. "It is something urgent. I am pressed for time to catch my ne! Be a good girl!" Frederick exined. Only then did Alicia notice that the suitcase had been taken out. It turned out that he was going on a business trip! No wonder when she just returned home, he straight away... Nodding, she raised her hand and helped him to tidy up the slightly messy corner of his clothes, reminding, "It''s veryte now. Be careful." Frederick was obviously dazed for a moment. He touched her hair and lifted her up before carrying her to the bed. "Be a good girl! I''ll be back in about a week''s time. Don''t cause trouble!" As he said this, he spread the quilt over her, saying, "Rest early!" A week''s time. It seemed that it was really a business trip. Alicia''s lonely mood was swept away, and she no longer pestered. She nodded and said, "Okay. Bye, hubby. Have a safe trip!" When Frederick got up, he caught a glimpse of slyness in her eyes. He then held her chin in his hand. "What are you up to?" Frederick asked. Could it be that she wanted to take advantage of this period of time to meet up with her old lover? Chapter 30 Chapter 30 Noticing the change in his tone, Alicia guessed his thoughts instantly. She pulled his hand in a coquettish manner immediately. "What are you talking about? Isn''t it the weekend soon? Since you are not here, I''ll visit Grandma for you. I can also go home and visit my mother!" Alicia exined. Moreover, since he was not around, she could go home and stay for a few more days. She was happy just thinking about it. Putting away the serious look on his face, Frederick said, "Okay. You need to keep your phone switched on 24 hours every day. I''ll check on you at any time!" He knew that she and her mother were dependent on each other and had a close rtionship. Thus, he didn''t say anything more. "Oh..." As soon as Frederick went on the trip, Alicia began to rx. It was as if she had returned to the time when she was single. Her mother cooked and she washed the dishes. Life was simple but happy. On this day, she hummed a little when she was doing the dishes. Mrs. nchard, who was cutting fruits, also realized the change in Alicia. For three years, there was no smile on her face, but when she returned this time, she seemed to be totally different. She would smile from the bottom of her heart, revealing a kind of bright charm from being doted on. It was as if she had returned to the former lively daughter of a rich family. "Ally, let''s visit your dad tomorrow! After that, you can go back to your home. How can you stay here all the time?" "Mom, what''s the matter? He''s on a business trip and won''t be back until next week! Anyway, there''s no one at home. Isn''t it good if I apanied you more often?" There was an unintended coquetry in her tone, and her action of keeping the tes was also rxed. Mrs. nchard smiled and narrowed her eyes. "Why don''t you give him a call to show your concern?" she suggested. After a pause, Alicia replied, "He''s so busy. We''d better not disturb him!" "Ally, did you guys have a fight? Were you kicked out of the house?" Mrs. nchard guessed. "Mom, what are you thinking? I''ve only been back for two days!" Alicia argued. Did her mother dislike her so much that she even suspected her? In the end, Alicia could not win in arguing with her mother. When it was ten o''clock, she sent a message to Frederick, asking, "Hubby, are you free now?" Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. Soon, Frederick called her. Alicia showed it to her mother first. Mrs. nchard smiled, picked up the tes, and went into the kitchen. Alicia then answered the call and heard a slightly displeased voice. "What took you so long? Did anything happen?" Frederick asked. Did he me her for answering the phe? "Hubby, did I disturb you? I''m sorry! I''m fine. I missed you so much that I couldn''t hold it back for a while..." Knowing that he didn''t like being disturbed by others during work, Alicia was too embarrassed to say that she was forced by her mother. Therefore, she could only bear everything by herself. On the other end, Frederick responded with a "hmm" while holding the phone. His serious expression softened a little in an instant. "I''m in Washington. You can call me in the morning next time!" Alicia didn''t dare to chat for too long. After talking for a while, they ended the call. Frederick walked out of the bathroom and returned to his private room before continuing the work that he hadn''t finished. As for Alicia, she was in a good mood all night because of the short call. The next weekend, Alicia apanied her mother to the sanatorium. Mrs. nchard helped her husband clean his body in the ward. Alicia visited the attending doctor''s office and asked, "Doctor Lewis, how is my father?" "Miss nchard, I was just going to look for you! Your father''s brainwaves are obviously much stronger. Besides, he can also do simple interaction through small gestures using his eyelids and fingers. This is a very good sign of recovery. It''s already a miracle that your father, who was paralyzed due to cerebral hemorrhage, can keep his life until now. There is a new medicine abroad that has a miraculous effect on this disease. If it is used along with surgery, the recovery rate is very high. However, the cost is extremely high!" Chapter 31 Chapter 31 Feeling exhrated, Alicia stood up from the chair and burst into tears. "It doesn''t matter! It doesn''t matter how much money it costs! Doctor Lewis, please help my father!" Her father loved her the most since she was a child. He had always been a powerful existence. It was all because she had pissed her father off that he became like this. As long as there was a glimmer of hope, she would not give up. "Miss nchard, don''t be excited first!" Doctor Lewis said. Doctor Lewis couldn''t bear to see such a beautiful girl suffering sorrow and passed her a few pieces of tissue. "I will try my best! But, this is a long process. I suggest that you take a conservative treatment first. He can take a pure medicine treatment and undergo physiotherapy. If the effect is good, you should try not to go for surgery. After all, the risk of brain surgery is greater. As for your father''s condition, I don''t rmend surgery unless there is no other way. In this case, I will have to prescribe the imported medicine for him and add on with an injection at least once a week. If it is calcted on a monthly basis, the cost will increase by at least 50,000 dors. Besides, it takes two to three months to achieve a preliminary effect. Of course, you can also choose to go for surgery. The cost of surgery ranges from 50,000 to 100,000 dors. The injection is not needed in the earlier stage and you can save 20,000 dors every month. All these do not includeboratory fees." Then, Doctor Lewis took out a document from the drawer and handed it over. "Of course, this is just an approximate calction. I''ve roughly summarized andpared some of the situations. Both methods are feasible. Compared with the medical treatment, the cost for surgery may be lower, but postoperative care will cost a lot. You still have to decide which method you are going for! Miss nchard, once he has started the treatment, he should better not stop halfway. Otherwise, the treatment can''t achieve the effect and the cost is not a small amount!" Calcting it in her head, Alicia somewhat had a rough idea. Once the treatment started, she had to prepare at least 100,000 dors a month! Although there was a lot of pressure, money was nothingpared with life. "Doctor Lewis, well go for the medical treatment then! My father is still young, and I trust you more! I will prepare the money. However, can you help me keep it a secret? Don''t tell my mother about the addon medication..." Alicia pleaded. "Miss nchard?" Looking at her, Doctor Lewis was a little anxious for her. "Wouldn''t you discuss this with your family? This is not a small amount. If there is someone to share the expenses with, your life will be easier!" Most families probably wouldn''t be able to afford such a huge amount of medical expenses, not to mention her conditions. "There''s no need! It''s just adding medication. It¡¯s not a surgery. There''s no risk. I don''t want my mother to worry about it anymore. I can solve it! Please!" Alicia looked sincere with her fists tightly clenched. Her mother used to live afortable life, but she had aged too much in the past three years. She didn''t want to increase the burden on her mother anymore. This was the only thing she could do. Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. Finally, Doctor Lewis nodded. "Okay!". "Thank you!" She smiled and squinted. There were still some tears on her eyshes. Under the sun, she looked as charming as the pear blossoms on branches in the spring. In an instant, Doctor Lewis''s smile, as well as the time, seemed to have frozen at this moment. Although it was great pressure, it was also good news for Alicia! When she returned to the ward, her footsteps were light, and the corners of her mouth were raised. "I''ve done what you''ve asked me to do!" When Alicia was about to push the door open, she heard a voice from the ward suddenly. In an instant, she came to her senses and withdrew her hand. Chapter 32 Chapter 32 Alicia craned her neck and saw that her mother was massaging her father''s wrist while talking to him. "Martin, you should get well as soon as possible! Our Ally¡ª", Mrs. nchard said. Alicia didn''t want to disturb them. She was about to go on a stroll when she heard her name suddenly. She stopped and heard faintughtering from the ward. Mrs. nchard said, "She''s married! But, not to that heartless j*rk. I think that the man she married is not bad. However, he is also a remarkable man with an excellent background! I''m afraid that she will feel aggrieved! In the past two years, she had been too tired and had a hard time. I know that in her heart, she always felt guilty, med herself, and thought that it was because of her that our family changed from an easy andfortable life into a poor one now! In fact, what does it have to do with her? Didn''t we punish and scold her all because we love her? Who would dislike their own child? Martin, you should get well soon and help me to persuade her!" "s, I didn''t help her find a good partner and get married at the best time. I feel sorry for her!" "That j*rk, he''s back again! What a sh*t! Tell me, how could we meet him again when we''ve all moved to Casterwich City? What did we owe him? Why did he frame us like this?" Her mother kept talking to her father. "Fortunately, Ally is still sensible! I''m finally at ease, now that she''s married!" "Martin, I''m really afraid that he will kill our daughter! Women in love are like fools. Ally didn''t forget him in the past three years. You have no idea how sad and worried I was every day!" Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g "I would rather see her marry an ordinary man. Even if he is a little poor, I can''t let this kind of beast harm her for the second time! Ally bared her soul to him, yet he ruined her whole life! What kind of hatred was it that made him take revenge on an innocent person by scheming for a few years? If there''s hatred, there''s a cause! Even if it was our fault, it had nothing to do with Ally! We have never done anything wrong in our whole lives. I really don''t understand! It was fine if he took revenge on us since we are already aged, but Ally was still young. Her career and reputation were all ruined by this j*rk! I''m so distressed! I would rather die than let Ally have anything to do with him... Martin, what do you say? Do you think I''m doing the right thing?" "s. I hope Ally can be blessed! As long as Frederick can be kind to her and live a happy life together with her, that''s more than enough! When you''ve recovered, well help each other and spend the rest of our lives together, okay?" "Martin, our daughter belonged to someone else already. You are the only one I have left! Don''t leave me behind!" Listening from outside the door, Alicia''s eyes got wet. Biting her lip and stepping lightly like a cat, she retreated quietly. After coining back from the hospital, making money became an urgent task. Alicia began to think about doing a part-time job again. The current sry and bonus were not enough to support the subsequent expenses. In an instant, she really felt that she had been brought back to three years ago. The difference was that this time, she did not feel that the sky was going to copse. Instead, she was full of energy and was ready to meet the dawn. She couldn''t lose her job. Since she was going to make extra money, she had to find a flexible job. She prepared the ounts and made ns. Then, she began to make arrangements. She was busy every single day. Alicia had promised Frederick that she would go to see his grandmother, hence she called Mrs. Clements after she was done with her work one day. Knowing that Mrs. Clements was free, Alicia bought some fresh fruits and rushed over. At this time, at the other end of the earth, Frederick put down his work and looked at his phone. He pulled a long face, thinking, "Why hasn''t she called yet?" Didn''t she say that she missed him? It had been four days! Chapter 33 Chapter 33 After helping Mrs. Clements nt vegetables in the backyard of the Clements family''s mansion, Alicia watered them one by one. Alicia went outside the fence after everything was cleaned up. "Grandma, is this all right? Do I need to do it again?" Alicia asked. Miranda, who was in charge of serving Mrs. Clements, looked at it and nodded while standing aside. Mrs. Clements also smiled instantly. "Good, very good! Ally, you are really amazing! You are so much stronger than us old people. Come here. Go and wash your hands!" Mrs. Clements said. "Alright!" After keeping away the tools and taking off her shoes, Alicia ran to the faucet for watering flowers and used it to wash her feet. Mrs. Clements and Miranda nced at each other and smiled. When they entered the kitchen, Alicia saw a small basket on the table with something that looked like grass in it. "Grandma, is this the wild vegetable your best friend gave you?" It was no wonder that Mrs. Clements wanted to grow vegetables in the yard all of a sudden after she came back from visiting her friends. "Yes! This is wild spinach. Wild spinach is the most delicious and fresh in March! My friend likes to eat it, hence, she nted them in her house. Therefore, this is a homegrown wild vegetable! Ally, do you know how to cook ravioli? Let''s eat ravioli today! But, we have to do it ourselves! Miranda, teach her so that she can help you. Hurry up! I don''t know how to roll the dough. I only know how to eat! Frederick, just like me, likes ravioli the most!" Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. As Mrs. Clements spoke, Miranda began to teach Alicia how to pick vegetables. Alicia could make ravioli, but she had never seen wild vegetables. Thus, she didn''t know how to make it from scratch. The two of them started getting busy in the kitchen. Mrs. Clements was chatting while standing beside them, making the atmosphere lively. When Miranda went to make the stuffing, Alicia began to knead the dough. She kept asking while kneading the dough, "Is this enough?". "That''s enough! Knead it softer. To make ravioli, we need to knead it softly. As for the harder dough, they are used in making noodles!" Mrs. Clements answered. "Understood!" She was used to doing house chores. Even if it was an unfamiliar chore, she could get used to it easily. Suddenly, Alicia was a little grateful for the three years of experience. Previously, she really did not have to do any house chores. Not only did she never knead the dough, but she also did not even know how to cook instant noodles. However, she, at present, could even make a dinner that can be served to others. She did not dare to say that it was perfect in the sense of color, aroma, and taste, but at least it was edible. Alicia and Miranda got to work, and Mrs. Clements helped out from time to time. They were very fast. After a while, there were rows of delicious-looking ravioli ced on the pastry board. After Miranda had gone to cook the ravioli, Alicia washed her hands and set the table before taking some time to cut fruits. She was busy in and out of the kitchen without any arrogance orints. Her every movement was unhurried and elegant. Even if she was wearing an apron, she could not hide her dazzling aura. Mrs. Clements narrowed her eyes and asked, ''Ally, how long have you known Frederick? Did he bully you? Did he go home on time every day?". "Huh? Grandma..." Alicia hesitated. Mrs. Clements''s words sounded casual, but every question had a deeper meaning. Since Alicia wasn''t sure what Frederick had told Grandma all this while, Alicia didn''t know how to answer her, not even a single question. "What''s there to hesitate about? Tell me the truth, I''ll back you up!" "Grandma, you are so kind and friendly. Owing to you, Frederick grew up to be so excellent. What can I be picky about?" Alicia replied. Alicia was clever enough to admit everything without saying anything in fact. She even added a compliment. She made Mrs. Clementsugh and feel happy. "You little girl. You know how to sweet-talk. You are really good at making me delighted!" Mrs. Clements replied. Alicia was sensible! She was good at socializing and could keep secrets well at the same time! No wonder Frederick, who had never taken any women seriously, had treated her differently! Presumably, she must have her forte! "Grandma-" Alicia''s mobile phone rang just as she was speaking. When she saw it, she said quickly, "Grandma, it''s Frederick! I... I''ll take this call!" Chapter 34 Chapter 34 Alicia was afraid that Frederick would say something that he shouldn''t on the phone. Therefore, she pretended to be shy and took a few steps toward the door. Then, she pressed the answer button. She wanted to speak first to give him a hint, but unexpectedly, a head-on scolding was first directed at her. "Are you a snail? What took you so long?" Frederick questioned. Hearing his tone, Alicia realized how wise her decision was! However, Mrs. Clements was still staring at her. Hence, she could not argue with him. She could only be patient and answered in a delicate voice. "Hubby, I''m eating at Grandma''s house. I''m waiting for the ravioli! Have you eaten? Are you tired from work? When will youe back? Grandma and I miss you so much!" Because Mrs. Clements was listening, Alicia felt that she should show her concern. Of course, it was more like she wanted to tell him that Mrs. Clements was there. Thus, he should be careful with his words and not put on airs! Frederick, on the other end, who had been waiting for her to make a call, felt like his whole body was warmed up. He softened his attitude instantly when he heard her speaking in a soft and concerned tone suddenly. "I''ll be back soon!" Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g "Hubby, take good care of yourself. Don''t be too tired. Make sure you are in good health and be careful..." After chatting for a while, Alicia also asked the other two if they wanted to talk to him. Finally, she hung up the phone after saying, "Hubby, goodbye!" Alicia did not expect that he would call her out of the blue. After the call, her heart was beating wildly for a long time. When she returned to Mrs. Clements''s side, she lowered her head shyly. Mrs. Clements only squinted her eyes with a smile. The ravioli had also been taken out of the pot. Since there were no outsiders, the three of them sat at the dining table together. From the beginning of the meal until the time Alicia left, Grandma kept focusing on one topic while speaking - having a baby! When Alicia got home, her heart was still racing. Mrs. nchard was still waiting for her when she entered the house. Alicia let her have a taste of the ravioli and wild spinach that she had brought back. After that, they went back to their own rooms to have a rest. When Alicia got into bed, she was so excited that she couldn''t fall asleep. She took out her cell phone and sent a message to Frederick. [ Because of someone''s phone call, I am so miserable...] The text was followed by three crying emojis. The text was followed by three crying emojis. There was also an animated picture of a baby attached to the text. She sent it casually. It was a little cartoon girl, surrounded by a group of people with dialogue boxes on their heads. [Ovtion] [How many red lines are there?] [Have a second baby!] On the receiving end, Frederick almost spat out a mouthful of coffee after opening the text. He laughed loudly on the spot. He could imagine the scene of Alicia getting fatigued from being bombarded by Grandma. He tapped his fingers lightly and typed a few words. [ Yes, let''s work hard!] Thinking about having a child with her, Frederick felt that he actually didn''t mind it. The next second, he felt that he was crazy. How could he want to have a child with her? Frederick was shocked by his own sudden change while remaining expressionless, thinking, "If it weren''t for the mistake of having a child identally, how could he marry her?" The dark screen reflected his face, and the pair of dark blue eyes were particrly dazzling. He clicked on the text again. Looking at the animated picture, he no longer felt that it was cute. "Did she do it intentionally? She sent me a picture with profound meanings... What does it mean? Is her scheme hidden in the picture?" he thought to himself. Alicia didn''t know that Frederick''s thought had taken a radical turn at this time. Looking at the reply, Alicia''s gaze fell on the line "Let''s work hard", and couldn''t help but blush. Chapter 35 Chapter 35 It was said that "absence made the heart grow fonder". Although it was only asional phone calls and a few messages, the ambiguous feeling of longing for each other was better than being glued to each other all the time. Not only did Frederick''s business trip not widen the distance between them, but it also seemed to make their hearts get closer. Since Alicia could go home to apany her mother after work every day, it was as if she had returned to the past when she was single. Alicia, who was busy working and living her simple life, was happy every day. One day, herpany distributed some freebies to the employees. They were household goods such as cooking oil and detergent. Therefore, Alicia took them back home. "Why are you here again?" Mrs. nchard asked. As soon as she saw Alicia entering the door with a suitcase, Mrs. nchard''s heart tightened. "Mom, am I your biological daughter? Why do you dislike me so much?" Alicia asked. Following Mrs. nchard''s gaze on the suitcase, Alicia smiled and exined. Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. "I didn''t run away from home. Didn''t I tell you? Frederick went to Washington for a business trip. I have nothing to do when I am alone at home. Thus, I came to apany you! I think the matters that he''s dealing with are a little tricky. Therefore, it will take a longer time than expected. You know Washington is very far away, it''s not easy to go there!" As she unpacked the suitcase, she said, "These are some freebies from thepany. A colleague who lives in the dormitory saw that it was inconvenient for me to carry them. Hence, he lent this suitcase to me! I took part in an event and won an extra bottle of cooking oil¡ª" "Although I do miss you, if you really have to stay here every day, I will certainly cry!" Mrs. nchard replied. She raised her hand and helped Alicia fix her hair while helping to keep away the stuff. "You are married. It''s not like before. You can''t just let your temper decide what to do!" Mrs. nchard advised. "Mom, I know. Don''t worry! Hurry up, hurry up. There are still a lot of things! We don''t need to buy the daily necessities this month!" Alicia urged while stuffing them into Mrs. nchard''s arms. She felt warm in her heart. After keeping the cooking oil, Mrs. nchard put thest few boxes of detergent powder aside. She said with a little hesitation, "Ally, these look quite high-end. It''s not good to keep them all here, isn''t it? Take some back to your house and use them! No matter if it''s useful or not, it''s my token of appreciation!" Mrs. nchard was very clear about the gap between the two families. After all, she used to have all kinds of high-end products. She didn''t even look at themon brands on the market. In fact, she also knew that the Clements family might not have kept an eye on these things at all. How could a family like the Clements family use such a cooking oil that was generally sold in the supermarket? But, toiletries were not for eating, and they were with nice packings. Thus, they were not so shabby rtively. Because of this gap, Alicia and Frederick did not have a wedding, any formalities, or ceremony. However, she did not ask for anything. It wasn''t because she wanted topromise, but she knew that they were no match for each other. Alicia only had her to rely on, and they were not familiar with the ce here. They did not have the capital topete with the Clements family. Instead of asking for materialistic items, it was better to let nature take its course. If Alicia and Frederick could develop feelings and go on well, it would be better than anything! This was especially when the two of them got married because of a pregnancy that didn''t even exist. It made Mrs. nchard have a trace of worry at all times. Subconsciously, she also wanted the rtionship between them to not be mixed with money and benefits, and that it was more simple and pure. Of course, Alicia understood all of this. After thinking for a while, she nodded and said, "I''ll ask Grandma then!" Alicia couldn''t gauge the rtionship between Frederick and his family. But after all, he was not around, and Aunt Clements was not his biological mother. The only person she could get close to was Mrs. Clements. Chapter 36 Chapter 36 Alicia had a vague impression that there were a lot of daily necessities in Mrs. Clements'' house. There were somemon brands among them. She made a phone call to Mrs. Clements and briefly talked to her. Under Alicia''s persuasion, Mrs. Clements finally agreed and took it as a return for the dishes she had given her. After a short chat, Alicia hung up the phone. Alicia then told her mother, "Mrs. Clements said that she will take one box. I''ll go outter and send it to her! I mighte homete. You can go to bed early tonight. You don''t have to wait for me!". She had to go dancing at the nightclub that very night. Coincidentally, she didn''t need to find an excuse to do so anymore! The reason her mother hit her for the first time ever was due to her going to the nightclub to work as a dancer. Alicia made it through the most difficult period of her life in the past three years. Currently, she was in urgent need of money again. Moreover, she only had to dance for at most an hour and a half. If she danced twice a week, she could earn a few thousand dors. For her, this was the best choice. After eating and packing up, Alicia hurried out of the door. Because of the text message from Alicia, Frederick had to suppress his emotions strongly. He had stayed abroad for more than half a month due to his work, but he hadn''t contacted Alicia ever since. Unexpectedly, Alicia, the woman who told him that she missed him, did not contact him again even once more. He packed his belongings in a suitcase and pursed his lips with dissatisfaction. Before getting on the ne, he checked the phone again. Then, he switched off the phone unhappily. When Frederick entered the house, it was already eight o''clock at night. He took a shower and felt exhausted. Hence, he went for a nap. When he woke up, it was already past midnight. Touching the cold bed, it was as if he had returned to the nights abroad when he couldn''t sleep. He got up and went to open a bottle of red wine. "This d*mn woman!" he cursed. How could she not return home at night even if he was not around? Didn''t she know to call him and ask about him? If he didn''t contact her, was she going to sleep in her parents'' home forever? Frederick didn''t know that Alicia intended to return home the next day after work to do some cleaning. She did go back home previously, but she did not see him after returning to that house. Hence, she went to her parents'' home again. Subconsciously, she would go back on alternate days to check if he had returned. She would then know even if he didn''t inform her. However, she got too busy and eventually forgot about it. Frederick picked up the wine ss but didn''t drink it. He hurled the wine ss on the ground angrily. He had returned home. Why would he still need to sleep with the help of wine? He dialed Alicia''s phone number while standing in front of the wardrobe. Alicia was sleeping. When she heard her phone ringing, she picked up the phone in a daze without even looking at it. "Hello-" "Wait for me downstairs in half an hour''s time. I''ll pick you up!" "Oh!" she mumbled. With a snort, Alicia turned over and muttered, "Pick me up... What? Are you crazy! Why would you come and pick me up?". She sat up abruptly and blinked her eyes while holding the phone in her hand. The screen of the phone had already darkened. Looking at it, she paused beforeing back to her senses. That was Frederick! Was this a dream or was he back already? She looked at her phone. It was twenty minutes past twelve. "This lunatic, why did he call me up in the middle of the night?" she cursed. Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. She scratched her hair, yawned, and took a nap. When she opened her eyes, she saw that it was already forty minutes past twelve. She jumped out of bed and hurriedly cleaned up. She left a note for her mother in the hall. Then, she crept out of the house with a shlight. Chapter 37 Chapter 37 Alicia only wore a coat over her pajamas and a pair of slippers as it was night time. She carried her bag as she went down the stairs. Frederick had his hands on the steering wheel when he saw a figure yawning while walking out. That person looked messy and dirty. Without honking, he signaled her by flickering the headlight a few times. As soon as he parked the car, she climbed in. She stuffed her things in the car and closed the door with her feet curled up. Frederick was ring at her as if he was watching a pile of trash being stuffed into his car. His face was full of undisguised disgust. He thought in his heart, "Did shee from the trash center? Why is she in such a mess?". Alicia was so sleepy. She positioned herself and nestledfortably in the car. "Hubby, when did youe back? Why didn''t you give me a call in advance and I would have gone back on my own. You don''t have toe and pick me up at this hour!" Tugging on his arm, Alicia rubbed her face against him coquettishly, "Hubby, I''ve troubled you! It''s all my fault... Let''s go home now!". Looking at her disoriented appearance, Frederick couldn''t say a word of resentment. He helped her tidy up her clothes and fastened her seat belt for her. "Sit properly!" "Alright!" Alicia nodded obediently. She smiled and said, "Let''s go home!". Go home? Hearing these words again, Frederick''s heart couldn''t help trembling slightly. He was deeply pleased by her tone which was full of expectancy. Did she want to go back? Did she regard that ce as her "home"? Frederick''s heart was upied by an inexplicable emotion as he started the car engine. The corners of his lips rose, as he peeped at the sleepy woman beside him from time to time. He did not feel lonely at all even when he was the only car on the road! Looking at the woman who was wearing loose pajamas and cheap clothing, he suddenly did not feel disgusted by it anymore. After getting out of the car, Frederick took Alicia''s bag. Alice was half asleep. Along the way, she was in a daze. When they went upstairs, it seemed that Alicia''s feet had a conscience of their own. She took off her coat and headed straight to the big bed. However, when she saw the luxurious leather bed, she suddenly stopped and was obviously stunned for two seconds. She then took a turn and walked to the wardrobe. Frederick was observing her zombie- like movements from the other side of the room. He felt that the air in the room was different. When he was about to say something, he saw that she had already taken out her silk nightgown and entered the bathroom. After a while, she came out transformed. She turned into a sexy woman from a messy beggar. She looked charming, even Frederick''s breath quickened. Perhaps, it was because she realized that her clothes were too worn out. Thus, Alicia didn''t put them in the cab, but simply folded them and ced them in the wash basket. Then, she threw herself on the bed. Frederick had been observing her motionlessly the whole time, and he was completely ignored by Alicia. To her, she was just changing her ce of sleep, wasn''t she? Was she sleepwalking? After changing into pajamas, Frederick slowly got into bed. As if she had noticed something, Alicia''s body moved a little. She struggled to open her eyes and propped herself up to give him a light kiss. N?velDrama.Org content. "Good night, hubby!" At first, he didn''t want to torture her at such ate hour. However, he couldn''t hold back his desire suddenly. Before he realized it, his hands had already reached out to her... Chapter 38 Chapter 38 In the end, Alicia was woken up by someone. The long-lost passion dispelled the loneliness of the late night, and fired up the two empty hearts. It was a dazzling and passionate night. It was not until dawn that it slowly came to an end. Alicia''s whole body was aching as if she had been running all night. She didn''t know how long she had been sleeping. She only knew that she opened her eyes when she was woken up by her colleague, Miriam Leonard''s, phone call. "Mira?" Sitting up, she still couldn''te back to her senses. "Alicia, what are you doing? I''ve sent you so many messages, but why didn''t you reply? There''s a meeting today in the department to discuss our n for next month. We also need to strive for projects with several big groups. Have you forgotten? The director has even called for you..." After hearing what she said, Alicia instantly sobered up. "Well, something happened in my family and I''ve forgotten about it! Mira, I''ll call the director. Can you help me apply for leave? I may go thereter! Thank you!" Alicia was annoyed after hanging up the phone. She found an excuse to give to the director and settled the matter after being scolded for a while. When she came back to her senses, she realized that it was already half-past ten in the morning. "D*mn it! My full attendance bonus!" she cursed. While she was getting irked, she felt a hand tightened around her waist, and a hot kiss fell on her shoulder. At the same time, a pleasant male voice came from behind her. "Morning, Baby!" He had a good sleep after being in bed with her the previous night. Hence, he was in a good mood. Alicia pouted. She was so angry that she almost cried. She turned around and threw a few punches at him. "It''s all your fault. My full attendance bonus is gone. My good record has been ruined, and I was even scolded by the director!". She didn''t mind that he went to pick her up in the middle of the night. However, he got it on with her several times. If it wasn''t for him saying that each round was the final round, how could she be so tired that she overslept? This time, he had really made a fool of her! Suddenly, she remembered that she had slipped out in the middle of the night. She didn''t know if her mother had seen the note she left behind. She turned around, called her home, and exined. Seeing that she was still pouting and was full of gloom after putting down the phone, Frederick held her in his arms. "Well, don''t be angry! It''s my fault. I''llpensate double the amount, okay?" Frederick said softly. Pursing her lips, Alicia didn''t say anything. Picking up his phone, Frederick really gave her a bonus! [A bonus for my wife] Alicia read the title of the bonus in confusion. Alicia thought he was just trying to cheer her up. She clicked on it. "8888 dors?" That much? When she looked at him, she was still a little surprised. Alicia asked, "Isn''t it necessary to transfer through bank application when the amount is more than 200 dors?" She had a hard time in the past three years, and her experience told her that money doesn''t grow on trees. Therefore, she had never been greedy for money, because she knew too well that there would always be a price to pay! She was not used to receiving such a huge sum of money all of a sudden. "What''s wrong? Silly, are you suspecting that the bonus is just a joke?" Frederickughed. Then, Frederick sent her another message. When Alicia heard the notification tone on her phone, she didn''t even dare to tap on it. In the end, Frederick did it for her. After a while, he said, "I''ve told you I wouldpensate double! Don''t be angry anymore!" This was not a bonus. It was almost as much as her sry! She felt a little ufortable, but when she recalled she was really short of money, she didn''t hesitate in epting it. She just looked down with some inexplicable emotions in her eyes. At this time, Frederick''s cell phone rang...All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. Chapter 39 Chapter 39 The call was from his personal assistant, Chet Reynes, who called to inquire about somepany matters. After looking at the time, Frederick said, "I''ll be there in the afternoon. Let''s talk about the details at thepanyter!". "Okay, then I''ll deal with other matters first. By the way, there''s something else ¡ª" Just as Chet was thinking about how he should phrase it, a woman''s cough suddenly came from the other end. Chet paused in an instant. "What is it?" Frederick asked. Chet shook his head and said slowly, "Master Johnson and Master Bowles requested to meet you. They asked if you are free." How could he be with a woman at this hour? Chet couldn''t believe his ears at all. He couldn''t help but pinch himself hard. "Okay, I see!" Frederick answered. Hanging up the phone, Frederick turned around and saw that Alicia had finished bathing. Under the sun, a ck flower was blooming on her shoulder, revealing a mysterious and enchanting lure. As if being attracted by a mysterious force, he walked over to her slowly. He gently held her soft body, and his eyes fell on her seductive shoulder. All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. "Why is there such a flower on your shoulder? It makes me want to pounce on you by just looking at it!" Frederick muttered. It was a ck poppy flower. A beautiful and sexy flower, just like her. She was charming and attractive. Her touch was like an addiction. Looking up, Alicia seemed to be frozen. Her long eyshes fluttered, and her body went stiff. "There''s a scar... It''s quite big and it can''t be covered by any other colors. Hence, I chose a ck flower!" Alicia said. If she had known three years ago that she would end up in this manner, she would have endured the pain andsered it away. However, she couldn''t bring herself to do so. She could only use this method to cover it up. Subconsciously, she knew that although she could not see it, it didn''t mean that it had never existed. She had only been in love once before, and it was a deep love. No longer wanting to mention about the past, Alicia simply turned around and said, "If you don''t think it''s suitable, I can remove it!". After all, she had been doubted more than once because of this tattoo. In fact, her mother had been introducing her to other men in the past year. Her mother desperately wanted her to have a new rtionship. Alicia had given it a try before, but the only man who she had a good impression of,pletely rejected her because of the tattoo on her shoulder. He didn''t even want to hear her exnation. The final conclusion that he had given her was that she was ying hard to get and she was not an innocent woman. He didn''t want her. It was ridiculous. They had only known each other for two months and they had seen each other for a few times only! Before Frederick could say anything, Alicia sighed. "Although I''m afraid of pain, I don''t want you to suspect my behavior because of this..." It could be seen that she didn''t want to remove it. Frederick pinched her cheek and said, "Silly girl, I''m not that superficial!" Her eyes had told him how pure she was! Thinking of this, Frederick was a little confused again. "She was really a virgin before sleeping with me. But how did she get into my bed? What about her fake pregnancy? What about our marriage? Is she really good at acting or did she break into my life by ident?" Frederick wondered. The suspicion at the bottom of his heart crept into his mind again. The good impression that Frederick just had of her, was greatly suppressed by him again! Chapter 40 Chapter 40 Frederick suddenly thought of something. He turned around and brought a gift box over. "A gift for you!1''. It was a Dior gift box. She used to love this brand very much! Alicia didn''t expect that he would bring back a gift for her. Surprised, she opened it and a set of lipsticks in 18 different shades and three bottles of mini perfume came into her view. They were exquisite like an artwork, and even the box gave off a faint fragrance. "You are wasting your money! Why did you buy so many lipsticks? But, I like it very much!" Alicia said. She needed to wear makeup when she was at work. Lipstick was a must for her and she used it the most. Sometimes, she put on lipstick only if she was rushing. Not every color in the box was suitable for her, but she knew that he was sincere. Alicia hugged him tightly, tiptoed, and gave him a kiss. "Thank you!" Feeling very much delighted, Alicia had an illusion that she was being spoiled. Comparing the color cards on each lipstick, she chose a color that she would use the most. She opened it and applied it on her lips. "Hubby, does this color look good on me?" Her lips were smooth, plump, natural and lovely. It was tempting to nt a kiss there. From the perspective of a man, she was really unique and impable. Every part of her body was perfect. She was extremely eye- catching and stunning, especially in bed. Frederick gently held her and bit her ear. "You are too sexy! Suddenly, I regret it..." "Huh?" Alicia was confused. "I shouldn''t have bought you such a gift that would attract the attention of other men!" He had never bought anything for a woman. In fact, he did not have this kind of awareness at all. He bought this gift purely by ident. When he was at the shopping mall with his friends, he saw a couple in a store. The man bought his girlfriend a lipstick and the woman was overjoyed. That woman showered her men with many kisses and praises. Because of that, Frederick wanted to buy a gift for Alicia. However, he didn''t know which to choose. He was not sure whether the staff''s suggestion suited her or not. Hence, he bought one of each color and asked the staff to put it in an exquisite gift box. This was a custom-made order. The staff needed to get some lipsticks from other outlets as they didn''t have all the colors. Frederick waited for three days. Pursing her lips lightly, Alicia narrowed her eyes with a smile. "I''ll only look good for you, Hubby!" Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! Because of this small gift, Alicia was bursting with joy. It was not because of the luxury brand of the lipsticks but because her husband remembered her when he was out with his friends. It was indescribable happiness, something to be remembered. After a simple lunch, they went their separate ways. Frederick was discussing some official matters with Chet in the CEO''s office of Soaver International. When they were done with the discussion, Frederick asked, "Have you seen or heard anything about the hotel recently?" Chet was shocked when he noticed the smile on Frederick''s face gradually missing. Chet shook his head. "I have checked the surveince but it didn''t capture anything. The direction of the camera had been adjusted. It should be a nned mission. There were many guests in the hotel that day, and there were severalrge banquets. Therefore, the personnel was very complicated, but thepany didn''t make any unusual movements. I''ve also sent someone to investigate Miss nchard. She is just an ordinary officedy. Her circle of friends is very small and has little contact with us! Personally, I am more inclined that both of you had a... romantic encounter!". A supercilious look came from Frederick. Chet lowered his head and cleared his throat. "By the way, there''s going to be a gathering at East Bannpool. Master Johnson asked if you are free in the next few days. He will be going on a business trip next week!" Chapter 41 Chapter 41 "Let''s set it on the day after tomorrow!" Frederick answered. After ncing at the calendar, Frederick said, "I''ll call himter! There can''t be any mistakes in the Global Garden project. You have to work hard and keep an eye on it!". "I understand! Don''t worry!" After Chet went out, Frederick couldn''t help but raise the corners of his lips. "It was a romantic encounter?" He didn''t expect that he would be associated with these words! Thinking of that gentle and beautiful woman, he suddenly had some expectations. He hoped that everything would be that simple! On the other side, Alicia began to clean up her mess right after entering thepany. She had been working hard for a long time but her luck was indeed bad. She was so unlucky that she had chosen a day when she should not ask for leave and was caught by her boss. In a day, she became infamous and a bad example of thepany. Who would have expected her big boss toe to their group''s regr meeting? She was doomed! When she returned to her seat, she was exhausted as if she had just fought a big battle. After making a cup of coffee, Miriam sneaked over and asked, "Alicia, how was it? Did the director make things difficult for you?" Nodding, Alicia pulled a long face. "It''s all right! Fortunately, I did not make mistakes most of the time. Otherwise, I would have been fired!" "No, Alicia, you are so popr and diligent. How can the director fire you! However, don''t me her, and don¡¯t be angry with her! Since you were not here earlier, the director was uncertain about some matters. She was scolded by the big boss. Hence, it is inevitable that she will be a little emotional!" Miriam said. "How could I? I know that she takes good care of us. Although sometimes she''s a bit harsh, she did reward us when we had done a good job! I appreciate her very much. She''s my role model! It was me who didn''t handle it well... Who can I me? I''m a little depressed. I''ve be infamous now..." Taking a deep breath, Alicia couldn''t help but scold Frederick again in her heart, "It''s all that pervert''s fault. How can he do that to me!" "Don''t be upset. I''ll treat you to something sweet!" Miriam said. She then gave two pieces of chocte to Alicia. Then, Miriam said, "Let me teach you a wonderful solution in fixing this. Didn''t thepany want to cooperate with huge corporations? If you can find one, wouldn''t they look up to you again? They are now discussing how to execute it! If anyone can cooperate with one of The Four Great Masters or another well-knownpany, ourpany will at least earn millions of profits for thepany every year! So... go for it!" After that, Miriam went back to her seat and continued working. Alicia was dazed for a second. "The Four Great Masters? Isn''t that Frederick Clements, Wyatt Johnson, Carson Vives, and Willy Bowles?" Frederick! As the saying goes, a person in a favorable position gains special advantages! Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. Alicia''s heartbeat suddenly elerated. However, it was overwhelmed by a sinking emotion. In the past, she wasn''t aware of matters like this, but she knew something about it at present. Even if it was convenient for her, she didn''t want to and didn''t dare to ask for it. She couldn''t forget the first time they met. He held her neck so hard that it felt like she was on the verge of death! She couldn''t afford to provoke a man like him. Her subconscious told her that the simpler their rtionship was, the less conflict they would have with each other. It would be the safest situation for her. However, thinking that the person they wanted to fawn on was her husband, she felt inexplicably proud. In the end, she just thought about it but didn''t dare to do anything. While she was deep in her thoughts, she heard a buzz from her phone. Alicia suddenly came to her senses and answered, "Manager Gerson?" "The night after tomorrow? Dancing? Sure, no problem!" Chapter 42 Chapter 42 It was a call from the manager of the nightclub where she worked part-time. He told her that he had an important appointment and wanted her to dance there. He mentioned that he would double the sry and that her job would end before 10 o''clock at night. Alicia was so happy as if she had won the lottery. It was indeed a good job for her. Hanging up the phone, Alicia was so thrilled that she almost shouted in joy. God was fair indeed! When she remembered that Frederick had given her two bonuses in the morning and that she just got an offer of a doubled sry, she suddenly felt that she was not that unlucky anymore! She didn''t dare to go to the nightclub too often, even when she had part-time work there. She would only go there six days a month. Sometimes, twice a week; sometimes, once a week. She thought that in this way, it won''t be as suspicious even if she went homete. She went online and checked her bank ount. After a rough calction, Alicia was instantly full of energy again. Although she was still short of money, she was close to solving the financial problem. Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. After working, Alicia went to the hospital again to visit her father. She talked to him for a while. "Dad, now that I have grown up, I am no longer the naive little girl who was capricious and was always pursuing love! I can cook, wash clothes, and I can take care of Mom... Although I have to work a little harder, I understand how hard it was for you to support our family in the past!" She continued saying, "Dad, I met a very good man. We are married! Your son-inw is very rich and treats me very well. He bought me a box of my favorite Dior lipsticks on a business trip. It was such a big box... Just like what you used to do when you went for a trip. You always remembered to buy me a gift! Don''t worry, I''ll be strong and won''t be easily knocked down. Dad, when you are well, you can meet him! Mom and I need you here!" "As long as we can be together, it doesn''t matter where we are or whether we are poor or rich. We won''t be starving as long as we work. Now, Mon and I are living happily. Dad, you have to get better as soon as possible! I''ll wait for you to go home and be reunited with us!" Alicia said. She massaged her father and helped him move his limbs around as an exercise. After sitting for a while, Alicia got up and left. On the way home, she suddenly recalled Mrs. Clements saying that Frederick liked to eat ravioli. Seeing that it was still early, she ran to the supermarket and bought some fresh vegetables and shrimp. She only bought half a kilogram of shrimp. When she counted it, there were only thirty-two shrimps. It should be enough for one person. Then, she began to prepare the meal. As she was done wrapping up the ravioli, she thought about whether she should call Frederick and ask him if he woulde back. Then, Alicia heard the sound of the door opening. She ran out with her hand still holding the ravioli. "Hubby, you are back?" Alicia eximed. She went forward happily. When she was about to reach out and take the briefcase in his hand, she withdrew her hand and said, "You can change your clothes first! I''ve made some ravioli. I''ll go and cook them now!" She turned around and ran back in a hurry. Her pleasant steps made her appear to be flying. Frederick didn''t realize that the corners of his mouth rose a little. After changing his clothes, Frederick headed to the dining area. Alicia was served the ravioli on the table alongside the cutlery. "Hubby, hurry up. Try it when it''s still hot!" She pushed the dish over. This time, Alicia did not eat. She was beaming. Looking at the steaming hot ravioli, it seemed that her heart was filled all of a sudden. When Frederick picked up the fork, his eyebrows furrowed out of the blue... Chapter 43 Chapter 43 "What''s wrong? Does it taste bad?" Alicia asked. Looking at his expression, Alicia picked up her fork to get one. Before she could get one, there was a "bang" sound all of a sudden. The te was swept to the ground. "What on earth are you up to?" Frederick yelled. The ravioli exuded the special smell of ck pepper. Frederick smashed the fork on the ground. "Don''t y tricks on me! I don''t care how you know it, but even if I married you, it won''t change anything!" Frederick shouted. Then, he got up and walked to the door. Looking at the ravioli on the ground, Alicia got very angry. She yelled back at him, "What''s wrong with you? If you don''t like it, you can choose not to eat it! Why are you doing this? You are despicable!" Frederick strode out of the door. Alicia felt aggrieved when she crouched down. She burst into tears. There was only a te of ravioli with shrimps. She didn''t eat any of them, and yet he had ruined them all! What a waste! As she picked them up, her heart was bleeding. She had chosen the best shrimps because she wanted the best for him. It cost more than 50 dors. It was just as much as her food expenses for a week! After cleaning up the mess, Alicia walked to the trash can. Suddenly, there was a violent bang from the door and she trembled. "He''s gone?" she wondered. Why was he angry all of a sudden? Had he gone mad? Alicia couldn''t figure it out. She couldn''t help but feel wronged. What on earth was she up to? Did he think that she wanted a higher position or money? She just wanted to thank him for his gift and wanted to cook something delicious for him! She didn''t say anything to him and yet, he had already thought so badly about her! Putting away the dirty ravioli, Alicia swallowed her tears and mumbled, "If you don''t want to eat it, then don''t! What a waste!" When she returned to her seat and ate the cold ravioli with no shrimp in it, she couldn''t help but feel sad in her heart. She was really disappointed! Had she known earlier, she would have eaten them by herself! That night, Frederick didn''t return. Alicia was so angry that she didn''t sleep well either! The next morning, she cooked the rest of the ravioli and ate them. As soon as her colleague called, she hurried off to work. Frederick returned right after she went out. Frederick was not in a good mood. When he went back to his room and changed his clothes, he was still unhappy. Along the way, he was thinking about how to avoid her and not to talk to her. However, he found that she was not around when he entered the room. He looked at the time and thought that she might be in the kitchen. Hence, he changed his clothes quickly. Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! When he got downstairs, he headed to the dining area. He stood at the door for a moment. He gave out a fake cough, "Ahem..." Unexpectedly, there was no response either. He quickly walked in, but there was no one there. Then, he went to the kitchen again. There was nobody in sight. "She has left?" he wondered. Why was she gone so early? He turned around and was about to leave when he saw the te on the table. There were several ravioli in it, and one of them was cut in half. It seemed that she was in such a hurry that she didn''t even have the time to wash the te. Frederick fixed his gaze and noticed that the ravioli on the te were tter than the ones the previous night. There was no shrimp in it at all! He narrowed his eyes, and his mood became worse. She really did that intentionally! Chapter 44 Chapter 44 What was her intention? The ravioli that she made for him had shrimp fillings, and it was marinated with ck pepper! However, Frederick didn''t know that the reason why there were no shrimps in Alicia''s ravioli was not that she didn''t like it or didn''t want to eat it, but because it was too expensive! Of course, he wouldn''t understand how big the burden of money was to Alicia. He had never given her any living expenses! When he walked out of the house again, Frederick became even gloomier. Because of the incident, Alicia''s mood was also extremely bad on that day. After work, Alicia couldn''t help but scold Frederick again as she took out her lipstick, "Self-righteous! Madman! Idiot!" She applied the lipstick on her lips and sighed heavily. She had to dance at night, thus, she didn''t dare to eat much. She only ate two pieces of chocte to replenish her energy. She estimated that it was about time, and then she rushed to the nightclub East Bannpool. There were two regr dancers that she had worked with before. Together, they finalized the music and discussed their dance moves before putting on makeup. Then, they rehearsed once before going on the stage. Alicia didn''t want to be recognized. This was not a reputable part-time job after all. Hence, she would wear a ckcy mask in addition to the makeup, pretty and attractive. Tonight, she wore a ck body-hugging top and ck shorts, revealing her tiny waist. Her navel was decorated with shiny jewels. The three of them danced, looking beautiful and charming. Under the light, they were like fairies stirring up passionate waves. "Dancing queen, dancing queen the crowd cheered. Frederick walked in with Carson and saw the scene. They stopped unconsciously. Carson praised, "Wow! It has only been a few days since I came here, yet this nightclub has already upgraded again!". Frederick''s cold eyes fell on the lead dancer and paused for two seconds. He felt inexplicably familiar with the dancer, but it only happened for a split second. Then, he looked away. "Let''s go!" Frederick said. When they entered the private room, Wyatt and Willy were already in there. The four of them sat separately. Wyatt looked at the door and asked, "Isn''t Trevoring?" "He''s busy! You can meet him on your own next time!" Frederick exined and raised his hand to call the waiter. "Bring in the wine!" At this time, Carson voiced, "Hey, let''s get some girls to cheer us up! Why are we sitting here without anydies?" Of course, the other two people had no objection. They turned their eyes to Frederick. Seeing that he did not object, Carson was afraid that he would go back on his words. Hence, he said quickly, "Call Cherry and Tiffany in!". "Sir, please wait a moment!" the waiter said. Then, the waiter nodded and left. Alicia was about to leave after finishing the performance and receiving the payment. When she walked across the aisle, she saw Jeremy Pitchering in her direction from a distance. She panicked for a moment and turned around before running up the stairs. Thinking to avoid troubles, she dashed all the way up. However, she was not sure whether he would head upstairs or which floor he would go to. When she reached the top of the stairs, she thought of hiding in the bathroom. She kept looking back while running. Suddenly, a door opened. A familiar figure unexpectedly came into her sight, and she stopped dead in her tracks.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! Chapter 45 Chapter 45 "Frederick?" she mumbled. The door was shut the next second. However, an arrogant-looking figure and a dazzling white figure were lingering in her mind! He was in the room with a woman in his arms! Although she couldn''t see the woman''s appearance clearly, Alicia clearly captured her silky long ck hair, her exquisite figure wrapped in a slinky white skirt, and that she had her legs crossed. She was fair and skinny. Moreover, she was wearing a pair of high heels! Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! Alicia was dumbstruck and stood rooted to the spot for ages. Suddenly, she was like a defeated soldier who lost her confidence. She turned around again and dragged her feet as she went away. She felt extremely lonely as she sat in the bathroom for a long time. An unspeakable pain was brewing at the bottom of her heart, torturing every part of her. With a heavy sigh, Alicia realized that her eyes were actually wet. She seemed to be back to the night when she was abandoned three years ago. "It doesn''t matter! I have not had to worry about food for the past 20 years. It''s fine if I have a bad rtionship. He doesn''t owe me anything! It''s enough for me to have my parents with me..." Alicia comforted herself. After sniffling and consoling herself for a while, Alicia sorted out her things and got ready to go home. She walked out with her shoulders slumped. Suddenly, a shadow covered her. She moved aside instinctively. However, the shadow followed her. She wrinkled her nose and slowly raised her head. Alicia was stunned for a moment. Jeremy? In the end, he still found her! When they looked into each other''s eyes, Alicia was nervous. What... What did he mean by stopping her? Before she could make a sound, a sarcastic and cold voice said, "Linds is pregnant!" Alicia already knew about it. She was still a little absentminded. She didn''t understand why was he telling her this. Was he showing off or giving her a warning? Before she could respond, Jeremy spoke again. "Don''t waste your effort anymore in the future, and don''t disturb her! Do you think that I wille back to you after a few sexy dances? It just makes you cheaper!" Alicia finally understood what he meant. For a split second, she didn''t know how she should react. "Oh, do you think I''m here for you? Do you think I''m still the girl from three years ago? You are wrong! I''m married! I have a husband! It has nothing to do with you whether I am cheap or not! Don''t overestimate yourself!" Alicia yelled. At present, the perfect man who she once loved very much, was a disgusting person to her! She had never thought that one day, he would say this to her for another woman! Not only did he doubt her personality, he even denied her love. It seemed that he had never understood her before! However, she had loved this man for many years and almost entrusted her entire life to him. Making a detour around him, Alicia strode away. However, her wrist was suddenly grabbed by him. "Alicia?" She was married? "You can rest assured. Everything I do in the future has nothing to do with you! Didn''t you want to see me turn into the person I am now? I was damaged because of you. My reputation and my family were ruined because of you!" Alicia said coldly. Chapter 46 Chapter 46 Alicia took a deep breath. Every word that she said cut herself deeper than any sword could. "I was once a rich youngdy but now I have to dance in this kind of ce to earn a living. As you''ve said, I have changed from a girl out of your league to a cheap girl now. You should be happy! I have no right to be proud, capricious, or even choose, let alonepete with you. I can''t afford to offend you now. What else do you want? Do you want me to die?" Alicia yelled. She shook her hand and closed her eyes slightly. She said in a low and helpless voice, "I don''t have time to waste on you! If you don''t provoke me, I won''t provoke you! Don''t push me past my limit! Even a worm will turn!" It was not that she had noints or didn''t want to know the reason. She just had no time and energy to find out the truth. She had to survive first. She only wanted her family to live peacefully. When Alicia was about to walk away, he grabbed her wrist again. She was a little annoyed when she turned around. "What are you doing?" This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. "Who did you marry? Eddie Cook or Zaiden Dupont?" Jeremy asked. He didn''t believe that she would get married so soon. After thinking about it, Jeremy could only think of these two men, who were likely to be her husband. They used to pursue her, and they were rtively outstanding. Moreover, they were both Alicia''s former schoolmates. "What does this have to do with you? Let me go!" Pushing him away, Alicia secretly thought in her heart, ''Til marry whoever I want to marry!" "You are lying to me, aren''t you? You are not married at all! It''s impossible for you to fall in love with someone else! How can you..." let go so easily. After all, it was not long ago on his birthday that she went to a bar that they used to go to and sang a song. Although it was not the same song as before, he could still catch the feelings she had for him! "Jeremy Pitcher, you are not money. Not everyone needs you. What does it have to do with you whether I am lying or not? Why do you care about the kind of person I''m married to or what I''m doing with my life? You''ve yed with my feelings and yet you expect me to wait for you? Do you think I''m an idiot or are you insane? F*ck you, stay away from me in the future!" With a roar, Alicia cursed at him. Men were all b*stards! "Shameless sh*t! You are disgusting! Let go of me!" Alicia struggled and said. Alicia was so angry that she twisted her wrist to turn herself around. She then kicked and punched Jeremy. She didn''t know if she was angry because of Jeremy or... Jeremy didn''t listen to her at all. He kept wondering if she was married and whether he was still in her heart. He clutched her tightly and uttered, "I don''t believe it! Let me see..." Subconsciously, he reached out and pulled her clothes. He believed that if the tattoo was still on her body, then she still had feelings for him. Her words were not worth believing. "Don''t touch me! What right do you have to do this to me?" Alicia shouted at him. Pushing him away abruptly, Alicia pped him and bawled, "Don''t think too highly of yourself! Can''t you understand the humannguage? I don''t like you anymore! I don''t like you..." When she finished venting her anger, she saw that Jeremy''s eyes were motionless and seemed to be fixed on her back. She subconsciously looked behind her, and her mind wentpletely nk all of a sudden. Chapter 47 Chapter 47 "Fre- Frederick?1'' Alicia was shocked. When did hee out? Alicia got worried as she frantically tidied up her clothes. Their eyes met, and she instinctively withdrew her gaze. Suddenly, she thought of something and fiercely stared back at him. She had not done anything wrong. Why should she be afraid? His cold eyes swept over Alicia''s outfit and fell on her enchanting makeup. In an instant, Frederick clenched his fists and said, "Come here!". Jeremy was shocked and so was Alicia. She fiddled with her loose coat and held it tightly. She hesitated and resisted for a moment. She didn''t want to go over, but at the same time, she didn''t want to be entangled with Jeremy. She was in a dilemma! Although it was only for a few seconds, Frederick''s voice became icier. "Alicia nchard--" There was a hint of warning in Frederick''s voice, and his eyes were looking back and forth between the two of them. Jeremy''s eyes were obviously widened a little in shock. She was more or less able to grasp his emotions. Almost at the same time, Alicia turned her body and walked over reluctantly. Taking hold of her wrist, Frederick turned around and strode away. Standing behind them, Jeremy couldn''t believe what he saw. At this time, three men were drinking and looking at each other in the private room. Wyatt asked, "Do we say it?" "He seems to be in a bad mood today! Is it a good time to tell him?" Willy said hesitantly. On the other hand, Carson listened to the two of them speaking in riddles. He was confused. "What are you two talking about? What''s wrong? Didn''t wee out today... just for fun?" Was there any inside story that he wasn''t aware of? Nodding, Wyatt nced in the direction of the door and said, "She--" As soon as he uttered a word, the private room''s door suddenly opened with a bang. The three of them turned sideways and looked up at the same time, only to see that the person who had just gone out for a while, was actually standing at the door. He kicked the door with so much strength that it creaked and was still shaking for a long time. After putting down the ss, Carson stood up and said with a puzzled face, "Frederick..." Why did he be so furious aftering back from the bathroom? At this time, Willy also turned off the speaker. Frederick suddenly boomed, "Aren''t youing in?" In an instant, even Wyatt also stood up. A petite and beautiful figure in ck crept in. She lowered her head the whole time. Wyatt and Willy couldn''t hide their surprise while looking at each other. Carson didn''te to his senses for a long time. He stared at the door and rubbed his eyes. Wasn''t this the woman who led the dance on the stage earlier on? Although he could not see her face clearly, he was deeply impressed by her outfit. Among the three people on the stage, she was the only one who wore a ck top and bottom which were decorated with shiny diamonds. The other two behind her only wore a mix of ck and white clothing. After returning to his seat, Frederick picked up the red wine on the table and gulped it down. The three of them didn''t know what was going on. They nced at each other nkly and sat back down. Carson was thest one to sit down. He was about to ask what was going on when he noticed the two women next to him wanting to fill Frederick''s ss with wine. "Master Clements-" one of them said softly. Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! Her delicate voice was like a spark. In an instant, Frederick exploded. "Get lost!" The two women were terrified and got up from the sofa. Willy signaled them and they left in a hurry. Chapter 48 Chapter 48 Thinking that Frederick was talking to her, Alicia raised her head. Only then did she notice that there were not only two men in the room, but four including Frederick. When she saw that the other three men were looking at her, she smiled embarrassingly. She pursed her lips for a long time but couldn''t make a sound. She raised her hand slightly as a way of greeting them. She didn''t expect things to turn out like this. For a moment, she didn''t know whether she should leave or stay. Wyatt obviously felt that the rtionship between them was unusual. He immediately said, "Frederick, what are you doing? Let''s talk about it nicely. Why are you losing your temper at a woman?" The next second, Carson added, "Yes! Yes! Miss, we don''t even know you yet!" Later, Willy also joined in, saying, "Cool down. Why do you have to be angry because of a woman." The private room was huge, and Alicia was shivering at the door. Although she could hear their conversation, she did not dare to step forward or make a sound. She fiddled with her hands. After all, she was still angry with him, and she did not want to care about him. Therefore, she acted just like a stubborn girl. Seeing that his friends were also helping her, Frederick looked at the silent woman at the door who just couldn''t be ignored. He became even angrier. He took some of the red wine on the table, hoping to calm himself down. "I have something private to deal with! Well meet again another day! I''ll leave first!" Frederick said. As he spoke, he had already picked up the car key on the table. Carson still wanted to say something, but he was stopped by Wyatt. Then, Frederick hurried out of the door, dragging Alicia along. Looking at the opened door, Carson went to shut it and remarked, "Frederick is angry because of a woman? Did you notice? She was the dancer who led the dance in the hall just now!" This situation was too unbelievable! Frederick was famous for his disgust for women. He didn''t care about any woman at all. A woman like her was like a worm in his eyes. Whenever one touched his clothes, the woman would usually be driven three kilometers away! "What''s so strange about that? He''s also a man, and his eyes had changed colors," Wyatt said. Wyatt''s words hit the nail on the head as he spoke while pouring wine for the others. The other two immediately understood what he meant. Their eyes met, and Willy said, "Do you also think she''s that person? Don''t you think she resembled-" At the same time, Carson also raised his eyebrows in confusion. "The... girl who let him break her virginity?" Then, he sighed andmented, "I also think she looked familiar. She is really a beautiful woman!" Swirling the ss lightly, Wyatt smiled and also nodded. "Not only that, but she is also amazing!" This woman was so capable that she made Frederick touch her and marry her willingly. He even got angry at her!Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. Carson raised his ss and clinked it with the others'' sses. "Why do I seem to foresee a dominating wife?" "Next time, you''ll have to go and ask Frederick to see who is the dominant one." "Willy, you are so mean!" Carsonughed. Then, the other twoughed together. With that, the three of them raised their sses and drank it all. Frederick dragged Alicia out of the nightclub and pushed her into the car before heading straight home. When they got home, Frederick dragged her out of the car and almost all the way back to the bedroom. He swung his hand, and the force was so great that she was almost thrown to the ground. "Why did you go to such a ce?" Frederick questioned fiercely. When he thought about her dancing in that kind of ce and being looked at by men, he couldn''t help but fly into a rage! Chapter 49 Chapter 49 It was because she needed the money! Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! Pursing her lips, Alicia lowered her eyes. However, she did not say anything. "Tell me!" he bellowed. Was she pretending to be pitiful and mute now? Did she dress like this for that man again? These thoughts flooded his mind, and Frederick''s tone was very unfriendly. It was already unlucky for Alicia to bump into Jeremy. She had been tired the whole day, and yet she had to be scolded by Frederick. Thinking of the ravioli that he had ruined while looking at the lipstick smudge on his cor, Alicia felt aggrieved. She got even more unhappy. "I''m in a bad mood! Can''t I dance to vent my anger?" After a slight pause, Frederick pulled a corner of her clothes and said, "Do you need to dress like this to dance? What''s with your heavy makeup? Tell me the truth!" He could understand if she wanted to have fun outside. He could ept if she wanted to dance. It was just that this method was a little shameful! Although she danced very well, how could he let his wife be the lead dancer in East Bannpool? What would his friends think? "What''s wrong with my outfit? I like to dance in this! Why can you do it but not me? At least I was dancing above board, unlike someone who hid behind closed doors doing something dirty! What kind of a clean freak is this? It''s all a lie!" Alicia shouted. She was not polite at all. Even if she told him the truth, would he believe her? Perhaps, he would even use her of having impure intentions, saying that she pretended to be pitiful, vain, and wanted to take his money! She didn''t use his money nor did she want to take his property. Why should she be scolded by him? At most, she could just divorce him! She was full of resentment and anger. She could not think straight. "Don''t you dare say that to me again!" Frederick responded with a sullen face. He felt that this woman was absolutely rebellious! Not to mention since the age of 16, no one had dared to contradict him! "I''ve said what I wanted to. What can you do about it? You piece of sh*t! You flirt with other women! You are shameless and unreasonable! You are disgusting!" Alicia yelled. "Alicia nchard!¡± Veins popped out on Frederick''s forehead. He raised his hand and wanted to strangle her! "Do you want to hit me? Just hit me then! Just beat me to death! Anyway, you will only bully me. After all, I can''t defeat you..." The more she thought about it, the more wronged she felt. Alicia suddenly broke down in tears. In fact, she didn''t want to cry, but when she cried loudly, it seemed that he really wanted toy his hands on her. Frederick was startled in an instant. He hadn''t done anything to her! Why did she cry? The anger that filled his mind seemed to dissipate instantly. At this time, a buzz from a cell phone was heard. He lowered his gaze, took his phone, and walked out of the door. "Grandma..." Frederick greeted. His voice still sounded a little impatient. Alicia bit her lip almost at the same time she heard this word. After ending the phone call, Frederick walked back and saw that Alicia was still standing in the distance. Her shoulders were slightly shaking, but she was pressing her lips together and sobbing silently. She must be angry and sad, but obviously, she was controlling her emotions and did not make a sound. She was a smart girl. Even if she was angry, she did not lose her mindpletely. Needless to say, this was why she was sensible and pleasant! Even though it was an instinctive reaction, it was good in Frederick''s eyes. Instantly, Frederick''s heart softened. He said in a softer voice, "There will be a banquet at home tomorrow night. Grandma wants us to go back!" Chapter 50 Chapter 50 Alicia did not appreciate it at this moment. She felt that the change in his attitude was entirely due to the fact that he needed her. She pouted and rolled her eyes at him. "Hmph!" She couldn''t decline the invitation. She then purposely bumped into his shoulder when she walked past him to the wardrobe on the other side. She knew that at this instant, he would definitely not scold her for it. After taking out her pajamas, Alicia went straight into the bathroom. This was Frederick''s first time witnessing her wayward temper. He was a little shocked. Alicia tidied herself up tediously after washing off all the exhaustion. She looked into the mirror for a while and felt that she appeared decent. Then, she walked out and went straight to bed. She did not look to the side at all, as if Frederick did not exist. She then shut her eyes right after lying down. Frederick''s eyes were following her every movement. He smiled faintly and felt speechless. In the end, he also took a quick shower and went to bed. Although Alicia had her back facing him, Frederick''s heart was not only calm but also satisfied when he lied down next to her! Alicia was unwilling to pay attention to him, but she still listened to what Frederick said. The night after, she was very serious in making sure that she looked her best. She wore the lotus pink dress that she had put on thest time. Alicia didn''t have many clothes and most of them were casual clothing. The majority of them were bought off-season. They were of high quality and had a great discount. They were also very suitable for her to wear to work. In addition, she was very good at dressing up. Hence, she could make changes with some small essories. Therefore, no one would know that she had limited clothing without paying close attention. This dress that Frederick bought for her was the most luxurious and exquisite one she owned. It was not unnatural for her to wear it during normal days, but she didn''t want to wear it as she felt that it was way too precious! This was the only dress she could wear for important events! When Frederick returned home, he noticed that she was wearing the same clothes as before. He frowned slightly and his gaze obviously paused for two seconds. Seeing that she was taking her bag and standing before him in a blink of an eye, he knew that she was prepared to leave. Frederick didn''t say anything more. "Wait for me. I''m going to change my clothes!" Frederick said. He felt ufortable after a day''s work. He took a shower before changing his clothes. This time, he didn''t wear his tie. The cor of his white shirt was unbuttoned at the top. With a dark suit put on, he appeared noble and unruly at the same time, but he didn''t look too casual either. Frederick wore his watch and said to her, "Let''s go!" Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g The car moved at a slow pace and stopped at the door of a studio. Thinking that he had ordered a present, Alicia followed him out of the car. After entering, Frederick helped her choose a long silver dress and handed it to her. Alicia finally understood that he disliked her dress. She could imagine the sky-high price of these clothes when she saw the well-tailored dresses. She always felt that it was a waste of money to buy a gown and to only wear it once. She was about to speak when she thought of something. Since she wouldn''t need to spend any money, she should just take it. Then, she took the dress and walked into the dressing room. "Okay, I got it..." "Yes, I will!" When Alicia came out, Frederick was talking over the phone. Hearing his gentle voice, she felt that it was probably a woman on the other end. She couldn''t help but curl her lips. "He only knows how to scold me! Hmph!" Aliciained in her heart. Chapter 51 Chapter 51 Looking at the mirror on one side, Alicia''s eyes suddenly lit up. She didn''t expect that changing her clothes would really change her temperament! Moreover, not only were the color and style of the gown beautiful, but it also suited her! She wore a silver-gray gown that reached her ankle. It had translucentce and a slight slit on the side which revealed her alluring high heels. It was obviously a simple style, but it seemed to be tailored for her. It was not only beautiful but it also fitted her perfectly. It made her look slim and graceful. The dress was elegant andfortable, and the style matched his clothes. While she was appreciating the beauty of the dress, a tall figure suddenly appeared in the mirror. Alicia instantly became moody. "It doesn''t match his clothes at all!" She wanted to take back what she had just thought... As if he could read her mind, Frederick raised his hand and touched her hair lovingly, "Well have this dress!" Alicia wanted to take her original clothes and shoes, but Frederick didn''t let her take them. "Send them directly to my house tomorrow!" After leaving the address with the studio, he led her out of the door. Alicia tried to shake off his hand several times, but she couldn''t get rid of him. Hence, she gave up. The banquet was held at home. As soon as they turned into the main road, Alicia saw a field of luxury cars. Security guards were controlling the traffic along the road. "What kind of banquet is it? It looks so grand!" she thought. They drove all the way to the main door. When they got out of the car, Alicia had a polite smile on her face. She was not as indifferent towards Frederick as she was before. At least in front of others, she was holding his arm lovingly. Naturally, he was very satisfied with her performance. In fact, Alicia didn''t like toe here. Most of the people in this family, except for Frederick''s grandmother, looked like outsiders to her, which made her very ufortable. After all, she had been to many grand asions before. These years, she had experienced all kinds of hardships. She had learned how to observe people''s words and expressions. Needless to say, she also knew that she was just here to apany Frederick. Therefore, if Frederick was enthusiastic, so should she. If he was cold, she would just have to nod politely. She knew that the only person who had something to do with her was the man in front of her. She only needed to please him! After a round of greetings, they walked back to Mrs. Clements'' side. As soon as she saw Mrs. Clements, Alicia let go of Frederick and walked over. "Grandma!" Holding Mrs. Clements'' arm, she was ready to stay with her all night. "Good girl! I haven''t seen you for a few days, and you''ve be more beautiful now!" Mrs. Clements also liked Alicia very much, no less than her own granddaughter. "Grandma, you are the best at making people happy!" Alicia praised. Seeing that Grandma liked Alicia very much, Frederick''s expression softened a little. As Frederick stood there, guests woulde over to have a chat with him from time to time. After a while, he was pulled aside by a group of men. Alicia was happy standing beside Mrs. Clements. Sometimes, when there was no one around, she would secretly take some desserts to share them with Mrs. Clements. She didn''t know why Frederick''s family would hold such a grand banquet all of a sudden, but Alicia knew that it was right to talk less! Generally, when people came to talk, she would be smart and steer clear of them. She would rather avoid them than make trouble. Noticing that the people around Mrs. Clements were almost gone, Alicia came back with a ss of juice. "Grandma!" "Ally, you really know how to hide from trouble!" Mrs. Clementsughed. Alicia joked andughed as well. Mrs. Clements was quite satisfied. Although she didn''t know what had happened between them, no one knew better about Frederick other than her. Obviously, Alicia was not a girl who pursued money. On such an asion, most people would stay beside Mrs. Clements or Frederick to gain more attention. However, she was the opposite! She guessed that the rtionship between them might not be strong enough. However, she hoped that they would work hard and develop in a good direction. Therefore, even if she had doubts in her heart, she did not ask for more. "Grandma, I don''t want to hide either. It''s just that there are so many distinguished guests today. I''m not timid. It''s just that I''m afraid that I''ll ruin your reputation! You can teach me more when you are free. In the future, I won''t take a drink for such a long time!" Alicia said. Indeed, Alicia''s exnation was reasonable. Mrs. Clements instantly beamed. When they were talking happily, Frederick suddenly came over. "Grandma, I''ll have a dance with Alicia!" Alicia smiled and hinted him with her eyes, as if to say, "Why are you here? Who wants to dance with you?" The next second, Frederick grabbed her wrist. Just after taking two steps forward, someone came to talk to them. Alicia took the chance to turn around and went back to Mrs. Clement''s side. This time, even Miranda could tell that Alicia was hiding from Frederick. After exchanging looks with Mrs. Clements, the two smiled at the same time. Mrs. Clements immediately said, "Ally, you don''t have to bore yourself out by staying here with me. Go and talk to the young people! Miranda is here with me!" "Grandma, I can learn more and broaden my horizon when I''m with you. How can I be bored?" Alicia said. Before she could say anything else, Miranda suddenly interrupted, "Mrs. Clements, Madam Clements and Mrs. Jenkins are here!" Looking up, Alicia saw Frederick''s aunt walking over while she spoke to a woman around her age. "Mrs. Clements, I''m here to pay my respects to you!" Madam Clements said. "Mrs. Clements, I''m really sorry to be here sote! I wanted to wait forQueenie. However, she couldn''t catch the flight unexpectedly! I haven''t contacted her yet. I only know that she won''t be coming back today. What a pity!" Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. "What a coincidence! Trevor... has something to do today as well. He just flew to Korea! Maybe it''s fate, we don''t have to be sorry for this. It''s all settled..." After listening to the conversation, Alicia finally understood that the main purpose of the banquet was for arranged marriages or blind dates! No wonder there were so many handsome men and women! Since it was to arrange marriages, what did it have to do with Alicia and Frederick? Why should they attend it? If they refused to admit their marriage, Frederick should have juste alone! Alicia still didn''t understand after pondering about this for a while. Of course, she didn''t expect Frederick to trick her intoing to this event. When she came back to her senses, the crowd around her had already dispersed. She thought that Mrs. Clements must be tired when she saw her sitting down on a chair nearby. Hence, she went to get a ss of milk and steamed cake that was prepared by the kitchen. "Grandma¡ª11 Alicia called. As soon as she handed it over, another person called in unison. A handsome stranger came over and said, "Mrs. Clements, you are getting younger and prettier!" Mrs. Clements smiled happily and got up. The two of them hugged each other, and then the man''s eyes fell directly on Alicia. "Wow." Chapter 52 Chapter 52 The man had shaped eyebrows, sharp eyes, and a sunny smile on his face. However, his gaze did not make people feel ufortable, and he was holding a cup and te in his hands. He was a stranger to Alicia, hence, she could not but feel a little scared of him. Had they met each other before? Why did he look familiar? Could he be... an old acquaintance from Bayton City? She was inexplicably nervous. When she took a breath, her eyes trembled with fear as she thought, "Who on earth is he?" She started to get a little worried. The man then approached her, and she was so scared that she took two steps back, almost spilling the drink. Fortunately, Miranda caught the ss at the right time. At this time, the man spoke again to Mrs. Clements. "Granny, is she your granddaughter? Is she Miss Hallie or Miss Caroline? I''ve heard so much about them. They are indeeddies of a great family, beautiful and elegant!" He just heard Alicia calling Mrs. Clements "Granny" and saw that she had been standing beside Mrs. Clements, serving her tea. The man was obviously excited and reached out his hand to Alicia. "Hello, I''m Brian Haskell! Nice to meet you!" Hearing this, Alicia suddenly breathed a sigh of relief. It turned out that she had mistaken him for someone else. She was really scared to death! Brian Haskell? Wasn''t he a popr movie star? Mrs. Clements turned around and patted his hand. "Hey, hey, are you out of your mind? Who was the one who kept telling me that he was very busy? Brat, I warn you, she''s unavable! This is my dearest granddaughter- in-w. Watch out!" Mrs. Clements said. The man chuckled, but he had already stepped back. "Granny, how dare I? All your grandsons are the most outstanding persons in the world. How dare I try to do anything to them?" Brian said. The man stopped smiling and nodded at Alicia, saying, "Sorry, I was rude just now. Please don''t take it to heart!" Alicia lifted the corners of her mouth and replied softly, "It doesn''t matter!" A faint smile appeared on Alicia''s face, which was like flowers blooming in the spring. In an instant, Brian''s heart skipped a beat. He was amazed by her beauty when he first saw her, but her gentle smile shook his heart at this moment. In an instant, Brian''s expression became more serious. "How should I address you, Miss?" He knew the situation of the Clements family. Master Frederick was not close to any woman and Master Trevor was a yboy. The Clements family also had another less well- known master who seemed to be still studying! He had never heard any of them getting married. Who could it be her husband? Could she be someone''s fiancee? Alicia did not dare to answer. Subconsciously, she nced at Mrs. Clements first. Seeing a nod, she said, "I''m Alicia nchard. You can call me Ms. nchard!" No matter whether the man had any ulterior motives or not, her name had already shown her standpoint. At the same time, she had won their favor. Mrs. Clements'' eyes curved into a moon-like shape instantly. Brian also understood at once. He immediately smiled and said, "Granny, you are so lucky! Can I invite your beautiful granddaughter- in-w to a dance?" At this time, Frederick''s voice was heard. "Alicia!" Frederick stepped forward and sped her waist in an intimate manner. The strength of his grip was so overbearing that no one could get away from it. He showed his possessiveness without any hesitation. "Grandma, I''ll bring Alicia to meet a few friends!" Frederick said. Without saying another word, he then turned around and left with Alicia in his arms. He made Alicia feel a little ufortable. As he walked, Alicia raised her hand and tried pushing him away. She spoke to him in a lowered voice. "You are hurting me!" She spoke to him in a lowered voice. Frederick pinched her waist and nced at her, "I''m Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g afraid you don''t know who your husband is!" Looking back at him, Alicia understood the reason behind his actions and immediately muttered unhappily. "Do you think everyone has no bottom line like you?" Thinking of the nightclub incident, Alicia felt sick. If they were a normal couple, she would have kicked him away! She would not believe him, no matter what his excuses might be! She hated men who went after women in the nightclub the most. In her eyes, finding a mistress was no different from looking for a pr*stitute. There was no difference between a betrayal of mind or body. Both were betrayal! Detecting the unpleasantness in her words, Frederick suddenly felt as if he had won a big prize. He bowed his head and pecked her on the lips quickly. "That was the first time, and also thest time!" Frederick promised. That day, he was indeed in a bad mood. He also didn''t pay attention to those things. Alicia''s eyes went round as she was obviously shocked by his actions. She thought, "Is he crazy? How could he kiss me in public?" Her mind was in a mess that she missed him saying the most crucial sentence. "President Clements¡ª" At this time, someone waved to greet them from a distance, and Alicia instinctively adjusted her mood, revealing a polite smile. Neither of them had noticed that two pairs of eyes were watching them the whole time. Brian was both a little disappointed and curious, whereas Hallie was gnashing her teeth and her eyes were sharp. The high- quality sky blue dress which she had prepared especially for this night even got wrinkled from her tight grasp. She was looking at the man beside Mrs. Clements. Alicia had seen Carson and others before. Therefore, when Frederick brought her to meet them, she did not resist. She only knew then that the four men whom she met that day were the famous four masters of Casterwich City after greeting them! As expected, each of them had their own merits and charm! However, Willy was not present. When everyone around them left, Alicia reached out and tugged the corner of Frederick''s clothes. As soon as he lowered his head, she whispered in his ear. "Hey, did you know? This banquet seems to be mainly for unmarried people of your family! Did you notice that there are a lot of handsome men and gorgeousdies here? Aren''t your friends all single? If you call them over, wouldn''t it be contradictory? Aren''t you afraid that they will cover the glory of your brothers? Or that they will steal your brothers'' women?" In fact, what was even more strange to her was why didn''t they secretly carry this out for a better chance at developing rtionships? Frederick tapped her forehead and snorted. "You are so observant and too nosy! Aren''t you worried that I''ll be taken by other women?" "I''m just curious! Aren''t you... not meeting the criteria?" Alicia asked. Why the hell did she have to worry? After all, no woman would dare to approach him! If it wasn''t for her own experience, Alicia''s impression of him would still be that Frederick doesn''t like women. She was sure that no woman would be brave enough toe close to him. Moreover, Alicia, in her subconscious mind, was not very confident about their future at this moment. "Well, let me talk to my friend for a minute! Wait for me!" Frederick said. He had just turned away when another figure slowly moved closer. Chapter 53 Chapter 53 Seeing that Frederick was walking towards a middle-aged man and that they were discussing something, Alicia smiled slightly. In the end, she had to follow him! Strangely, the anger in her heart seemed to have suddenly gone into thin air. If she went back again, it would be melodramatic! Since that was the case, Alicia did not want to force herself. She just wanted to find a suitable ce to wait. At this time, the lights on the temporarily built stage lit, and the music had also changed. She turned sideways subconsciously, and her attention was focused on the stage. Penny and her father-inw Mr. Clements were walking up to the stage. Mr. Clements held the microphone and said, "Thank you foring here today. I have prepared some activities for the young. It''s purely for entertainment purposes. I hope everyone can take part in it and have a good time. Before the ceremony begins, please allow my son and hispanion to lead the opening dance!" With a burst of warm apuse, Mr. Clements returned the microphone to the host and appeared to be giving him instructions. On the other side, the butler had alsoe out and asked the waiters to issue cards with specific numbers to the young and unmarried in an orderly manner. Obviously, these were prepared in advance. The lights on the dance floor lit up. At this instant, Frederick came over and extended his hand to her. "Let''s go!" "Me?" Alicia was shocked. With his eyes ncing at her, Alicia was dazed. Just a moment ago, she was still wondering who would be the one dancing. After all, she remembered that Mason had no girlfriend, and she did not dare to think about Frederick because of their rtionship. As soon as he presented his hand, Alicia was dumbfounded! "Were they talking about the two of us?" she wondered. This was different from dancing in front of strangers in the nightclub. Even if they ruined the show and lost their own reputation, they still had heavy makeup to cover their identity. Facing such influential rtives and friends, Alicia became nervous. "It doesn''t matter. It''s just for fun!" Frederick said. A gentle force held her hand, like a warm current pulsing into her heart. Alicia also smiled brightly. As soon as she lifted her foot, she was suddenly pushed by someone. She staggered and did not know what she was stepping on. She suddenly slipped and felt a pain in her feet. Her forehead instantly broke out in cold sweat. "Ouch..." she mumbled in pain. "Be careful!" Frederick was startled. Although Frederick was quick to catch her, she still heard a "crack" sound. It was as if her heels were broken. Holding onto his arm, Alicia smiled faintly and tried to put some weight on her feet. "Oh no, it''s broken," Alicia thought. At this time, the dance floor in the middle has beenpletely cleared. The path between them and the dance floor was also clear. Alicia was worried and got sweaty. With a sh of inspiration, she pulled Frederick''s hand. "Do you know how to Tango?" As she said this, she nced at her feet anxiously. In an instant, Frederick understood and then nodded his head. "Then, let''s start! It''s okay. Trust me!" Frederick said. Frederick raised his hand to make a gesture, and the dance music changed. Their eyes met, and Alicia lifted her foot. One of her shoes had been kicked off, and then she ced her hand around him. After that, she took off the other shoe naturally and she made some dance moves. Fortunately, her dress was not extremely long, and her legs were not restricted. After a spin, they entered the dance floor in Tango''s footsteps. After all, they had been professionally trained. Frederick''s movements were not fast, thus, it was easy for Alicia to keep up with him. They danced with great teamwork. The elegant dance was beautiful. Warm apuse was heard around them, setting off waves of climax. In their eyes, they only had each other. The more they danced, the more rxed they felt. When the last note fell, Alicia ced her hand around Frederick''s neck, disying a very smashing and meaningful pose. With this, they drew a perfect end. Everyone was apuding enthusiastically. Even Brian kept his eyes fixed on them and asionally praised their dance moves. Hallie was standing in the corner, her nails almost broken from her tight fist when she saw them dancing. At this time, the host said, "Thank you for your wonderful performances. Now, let''s start our games for tonight. The first one..." After the crowd''s attention was diverted, Frederick said, "I''ll carry you back!" "Please don''t. There are so many people here!" While they were talking, the butler came over with a pair of slippers. "Young Master Frederick!" Soon, the two of them quickly retreated to the side. When they were walking back to their original spot, Frederick also paid special attention to the floor and took a quick nce. As if he had noticed his actions, the butler quickly exined, "Someone spilled some wine. I''ve already had someone clean it up!" "Alright!" Frederick nodded. He didn''t say anything else! In fact, he had guessed it. When he thought about it, he remembered seeing Hallie walking towards him from a distance earlier on. Thus, he had quickened his steps. Unexpectedly, Hallie didn''t approach him anymore, hence, he didn''t pay attention to her. However, he didn''t expect that she had already done her little tricks. He was sure that she did it on purpose! He knew the arrangement of the dance, thus, he wanted to dance with Alicia because he wanted to get closer to her. Unexpectedly, there was always something happening that interrupted them from time to time. Alicia didn''t know the family''s arrangement, thus, she wasn''t prepared for it. However, what about Hallie? Did she n it or was that just a spur of a moment? How about the butler? He was the man who Mr. Clements trusted the most! Was his tidy-up and exnation just a cover-up or was he innocent? At this moment, Frederick was not only unhappy about his family but felt much displeasure towards them.Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g Alicia was not sure if someone had deliberately hit her, pushed her, or identally knocked her. She didn''t think too much about it. She forced herself to dance, and her ankle was burning with pain at present. "Let''s go. I''ll help you back to the room to change your shoes!" Frederick said. They were about to head upstairs when a servant ran over with a shoebox in her hands. "Master Frederick, Mrs. Clements asked someone to find a pair of shoes for Miss nchard and got me to bring them over!" When he opened the shoebox, he saw a pair of silver high heels, which was a fit for Alicia''s feet. Seeing that it was a brand new shoe, Frederick took it out and instinctively checked it before putting it on the ground. "Let''s put this on for now!" Frederick told Alicia. He thought that if it was Grandma who asked for these shoes, the others would not dare to do anything so openly. Frederick appeared nonchnt as he examined both of the heels. After all, they were not familiar with this ce. Alicia was unsure if there were shoes that fitted her in the room. Hence, she wore it without anyint. She nodded and put on the heels. Thinking that it would still be a while before the party was over, they returned to the banquet hall again. Alicia waited for Frederick to be alone and took two sses of wine. When she was about to go talk to him, she was pushed forcefully before she could hand him the wine ss. When she looked up, her expression changed... Chapter 54 Chapter 54 "Master Clements, I''ve heard a lot about you. I''m Julia ire, the niece of Mr. ire of Peak''s Group!" "Master Clements, I''m Elizabeth McGowan, the runner-up of this year''s Miss Beauty! My father is also quite famous in Aelburgh. But Aelburgh is too far away, thus, not many people know him!" Seeing two well-dressed women around Frederick constantly jostling at him, Alicia was a little speechless. What were they doing? Even if they wanted to flirt with Frederick, they should have lined up, shouldn''t they? Alicia''s anger suddenly vanished as she set her sight on the two women who werepeting with each other, trying to promote themselves. She was waiting to see who would win. Simrly, Frederick did not say a word and looked at them as if he was facing two clowns. "Master Clements, I''ve graduated from London University with an economics major..." Julia said. Sensing that the two of them were going to talk nonstop, Frederick couldn''t bear to listen any more. "Are you done? If you are, please move aside! Don''t disturb my peace!" Frederick''s voice was monotonous. However, Alicia felt that it was the most melodious voice she had ever heard. She was a little happy that Frederick was so indifferent towards them. Feeling a little satisfied with her vanity, Alicia''s eyes became brighter.Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. Sure enough, the two women''s smiles froze on their faces the next second. Then, they turned around and left. "Hubby...1'' Alicia called out to him. She was in a really good mood, but as soon as she took a step forward, another figure rushed past her and stood in front of her. This time, it was a sexy woman in a purple dress. "I''ve heard a lot about you. It''s my great honor to meet you today!" With this, the woman handed over a business card with both hands. "Can I be your friend?" ncing at the woman''s business card, Frederick narrowed his eyes. He then turned his head and said, "Sorry, I''m not in the mood! Miss White, please leave my sight!" The woman seemed very embarrassed by his sudden response, and Alicia almost burst into laughter. Although she was unwilling to give up, the woman could only turn around and leave silently. She readjusted her gown, and it was obvious that she regretted her actions. This time, Alicia didn''t rush forward. She deliberately stayed for a few seconds and nced at him. Their eyes met. Frederick faintly smirked and nodded slightly, as if to hint her to go over. Finally, Alicia also smiled. Just as she was about to move her feet, another voice came from the side. "Mr. Clements, it has been a long time since west met!" The woman who walked over this time was obviously a little older. She was wearing a simple ck jumpsuit, but she had her own charm. Obviously, she knew Frederick. They had a friendly chat and even whispered to each other. Alicia waspletely furious as she was interrupted all the time. Did she need to line up just to talk to her husband? Looking at the man standing tall in front of her, she felt that he was like a luminous pearl in the middle of the night, shining brilliantly. The other men seemed to have lost their charm. In an instant, Alicia felt like she had returned to a few years ago. During one of their school activities, Jeremy hit on her. Alicia''s heart trembled slightly, but she also felt a bitter pain. She wanted to hide herself away. That was an instinctive self-protective reaction after being hurt. She subconsciously turned sideways as she got lost in her thoughts. That day, she was also in Frederick''s position, being embraced and surrounded by the others! It was at that moment that her life started to be a tragedy. In fact, it had proved once again that the rich would always have countless choices! What about this time? Would it be another poison wrapped in nice packaging? She was scared and wanted to give up! Setting down her wine ss, Alicia was about to go back to Mrs. Clements when someone suddenly grabbed her waist. When she turned around, she saw Frederick standing right behind her. In a sh, her anger rose. "Why are you here? Go and talk to the other girls!" They looked like they were chatting so enthusiastically, they might even go into a room! Alicia didn''t want to say this, but for some reason, she was so irritated that she couldn''t control herself. Compared to her restlessness, Frederick was calm. He tightened his grip on her. "Now you understand how it feels to be worried? Let''s make a bet. Believe it or not, in less than ten minutes, that woman in pink will definitelye and talk to me!" Frederick said. Alicia was puzzled. Following his eyes, Alicia subconsciously turned her head, but Frederick suddenly raised his hand and stroked her hair as if he was being affectionate. However, it was to stop her action. "Don''t look at her so brazenly!" Then, they shifted positions and Alicia saw a beautiful woman in a long pink dress with straight hair, talking to Hallie. It seemed that they had hit it off! Her gaze fell on his face again. Alicia frowned slightly, but she also sensed something different. "You don''t believe me? Let''s start our countdown then!" Frederick said. Frederick raised his hand and let her have a look at his watch. He smiled and tapped on her nose. "If you lose, don''t be angry with me anymore. I''ll have my way with you tonight!" "What if I win?" she asked. There were so many women around him, and Alicia did not believe that that particr woman woulde and talk to him. "Then, I''ll grant you a wish provided that I can do it!" Frederick answered confidently. Why was he being so generous? Could she ask for a divorce? It was impossible that he''d agree to it! After thinking about it for a while, Alicia straightened her little finger and said, "Pinky promise then. You can''t go back on your own words!" Looking at her cute action, Frederick reached out his hand and pinched her cheeks. Then, he took another ss of wine and took a light sip. He was confident of winning, but Alicia rolled her eyes at him with dissatisfaction. "I''ll get a ss of cold drink and calm myself down. I should start thinking about what I want. Hmph!" With pride, Alicia spun around and approached another waiter. She picked a ss of iced champagne. As soon as she turned around, a pink dress came into her sight. Her brows immediately snapped together. How could this be happening? In the blink of an eye, Frederick had already sent the woman away, "Do you believe it now? It was her who sent the women in my way. If you are angry now, you will lose this battle!" Was Hallie introducing women to her husband? Alicia was even more confused. Why? They were not close to her. Besides, even if Alicia really married Frederick, why did Hallie care? He stepped forward and slowly hugged her. There was a sh of sharpness in his eyes, but at the same time, he appeared apologetic. "Well stay here tonight!" Chapter 55 Chapter 55 Although he did not know the specific reason, Frederick understood that everything which happened to her earlier on was because of him. At this moment, he felt sorry and was determined to protect her. No matter how sincere he was to the woman in his arms, there was one thing that he was absolutely sure of- Alicia was his woman! Except for him, no one could touch her! Alicia was confused. She didn''t understand what he meant. Even after the banquet had ended, she still didn''t understand what was going on. However, when she went back to the room and finished showering, she noticed a tragic problem. Her foot was so painful that she couldn''t feel it anymore. "Your foot is really swollen. Why didn''t you tell me? Do you want to be disabled?" Frederick said. Seeing her red and swollen ankle, Frederick took out the ointment with a gloomy face. He was a little unhappy, but her movement was careful when he lifted her leg. Although it still hurt, she swallowed back the anger that initially arose in her. She suddenly felt that he seemed to care about her! This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. "Ouch! Oh, it hurts so much..." "Don''t move. It will only work if I rub it in!" Frederick insisted. Looking at him holding her delicate foot with his warm big hands, Alicia never thought that he would do such a thing for her. It was not until a sharp pain hit her that she could not help but gasp again. "So fussy! It''s just a little painful!" Frederick said. This time, Alicia was not angry. She answered pitifully, "I''m a patient!" "Then, you''d better be obedient and take an early rest!" His voice finally calmed down. His voice finally calmed down. Frederick got up and went to wash his hands. When he came out, he saw that she was still sitting on the bed in a daze. "What''s wrong?" Frederick asked. "Nothing!" she replied. Shaking her head, Alicia turned around and climbed onto the bed. In fact, there were some matters that she couldn''t wrap her head around. She couldn''t figure out why he suddenly got angry after eating the ravioli and swept it to the ground, or why Hallie did those things to her. It was bugging her. She wanted to ask but she didn''t dare to do so. Alicia was uncertain about this marriage, or Frederick, or even their future. In fact, she didn''t have too many expectations. The reason she was silent regarding these matters was not that she was dreaming of a fortune. It was because she also needed this marriage to give her parents peace of mind. At this point, the two of them shared the same goal! Therefore, this was her decision and choice. Even if she was wronged, she was willing to bear with it. Looking at her actions, Frederick gnashed his teeth in disgust. As for Alicia, it was not a big deal at all. She pulled the quilt, found afortable position, and gave him a silly smile. In the end, Frederick didn''t say anything. He lifted the quilt gracefully and got into bed. A habit was really a terrible thing. He didn''t like any movement or sound beside him when he was sleeping. However, when shey away from him, he felt it was hard for him to fall asleep. Moving closer to her, Frederick naturally embraced her in his arms. "Do you want to fulfill your promise now or do you want to put it on your tab?" Looking up, Alicia did not respond for a moment. "Huh?" "Do you want to go back on your promise?" Frederick murmured. His words, apanied by his intimate gesture, made Alicia''s face instantly turn red. "I... I''m not going back on my word!" Frederick smiled in a low voice and kissed her forehead. "Owing to your injury, I allow you to keep it on your ount, but you have to pay some interest!" Alicia immediately sat up and said, "No!" He was obviously taking advantage of her! Alicia had endured the suffering from usury for half a year. If it wasn''t for the manager of the nightclub who helped her, she might have been sold now. That experience was simply her nightmare. She hated the word "interest" very much! She gritted her teeth and lifted her head, but her voice was low. "Didn''t you want... that?" She really wanted to have the courage to say e on", but she couldn''t shout it out. Hence, she directly leaned on him and circled her arms around his neck, nibbling on his lips. Although it was unexpected, Frederick was still delighted by her enthusiasm. He turned over and pressed her under him. "Baby, well do something special today!" Frederick said. "Huh?" Could it be that he was nning to try something perverted again? Shocked, Alicia stretched out her hand and pushed him away. "No! I don''t want it!" She thought that it was definitely inconvenient to find an animal or anything of that sort, but it was possible to find candles or ropes. She wasn''t into any of that. Hence, Alicia roared. Hence, Alicia roared. "I don''t y any of those tricks! If you dare to put anything disgusting in my body, I''ll tell Grandma that you bullied me! I''ll sue you!" In fact, he just wanted her to shout a little louder! Seeing that she was overthinking, Frederick didn''t bother to exin either. He said, "Then, let''s draw a few flowers and we can wash it off tomorrow." He deliberately teased her. He looked at her body with naughty eyes. In an instant, Alicia''s heart fluttered and she almost screamed. "Ah! No, no!" Frederick casually made a move. As expected, he lowered his head and kissed her on the lips. The bed made creaking sounds as they moved. In addition to the asional moans from Alicia, there was a faint trace of ambiguous sound that could be heard from the corridor, which made people''s imagination run wild. It made all the people who passed by lower their heads and quicken their steps. Hallie walked into her mother''s room with milk in her hands. Her mother had changed into her pajamas, but she was still pacing back and forth. "Mom-". Hallie turned around and locked the door of the room as she called out to her mother. Before the banquet was over, she saw her father leaving the ce. She couldn''t sleep because she had something on her mind. Therefore, she came over to talk to her mother and brought a ss of milk as an excuse. "Halley, it''s you! Why aren''t you sleeping at such ate hour?" "It''s so loud. I wonder who can sleep now?" Hallie said. In fact, she didn''t hear anything at first, but when she went downstairs to get some milk, she overheard the servants on duty talking among themselves. Then, she couldn''t help but pay attention to the noise when she headed upstairs. In addition to that, she got so angry when she thought of Brian who was dismissive of her but praised Alicia! How could that b*tch bepared with her? "Mom, look at the two of them! Grandma and Dad are biased towards them. Because of him, the Three Great Masters didn''t even care about me. Once he came back, we had to endure him. I can''t even go after Willy. Now that I''veid eyes on another man, his wife had toe and steal my spotlight. Even Brian was obviously absent- minded..." Hallieined. It was rare for Caroline to have something else to attend to and to have missed the banquet. However, someone was around to steal her spotlight again. It was really annoying! She gritted her teeth, and Hallie''s beautiful face was twisted. "If they really give birth to a baby boy, well lose our position here. What should we do then?" Hallie asked. Hallie''s question seemed casual and unintentional, but in fact, it was something worth worrying about! Chapter 56 Chapter 56 Wasn''t this also the main reason why Penny was so annoyed that it was difficult for her to fall asleep? Although she was now the mistress of the Clements family, Frederick was raised by his grandmother, Mrs. Clements. His status waspletely different. Also, he was too capable. Soaver International had nothing to do with the Clements family at all. It was Frederick''s own business. She didn''t know how much help the Clements family gave him in the early stage, but it later became a fact that Soaver International had surpassed the Clements family. How could Mrs. Clements not be proud to have such a sessful grandson? Besides, Mr. Clements felt that he owed his son a lot. Thus, what difference did it make if Penny had children? The most depressing thing was that although she had a son, he was born ten yearste. Even if he was excellent, he would not be able to catch up with Frederick now! Frederick was really amazing. It was as if he became sessful overnight! At present, it was said that he had won another big project. In this situation, no one could stop him. If things went on like this, most of the Clements family property would fall into his hands! "Mom, are you listening to me? What should I do now? Grandma likes Brian Haskell very much and his family background is good. His annual ie is at least over 100 million dors and he is very handsome..." Although he waspletely contrary to Willy Bowles, Brian was also good in Hallie''s eyes. When she thought of Willy, she was very depressed. Why was he Frederick''s friend? She couldn''t aim at Frederick''s friends at all! How could a man be willing to be estranged from Frederick just for her? If it weren''t for this reason, with her beautiful appearance and family background, why would Willy dislike her? Suddenly, Penny came to her senses and rolled her eyes at her daughter. "How can you lose yourposure over an entertainer? You are really useless! Don''t think that I don''t know what you have done tonight. Haven''t I told you that you''d better not provoke Frederick? At least, you can''t do it in front of him! Are you an idiot?" Hallie could have messed up her n. How could she give birth to such a disappointing idiot? She could rely on no one! "I just... I just can''t bear to look at them!" Hallie retorted. "How can you be sessful when you can''t even bear this single thing? Halley, you must remember that you are the daughter of the Clements family. You should maintain yourposure at any time! As long as the power of the Clements family and Frederick are still there, you''ll be like a noble princess. Think about those who pander to you and fawn on you!" Penny said. After slowing down her tone of voice, Penny tried tofort Hallie. "Hence, love is not a big deal! The most important thing is to keep our position in the Clements family and strive for greater rights! As long as you are still the daughter of the Clements family, you will always be the one choosing! You still have plenty of opportunities! There are plenty of handsome young men in the entertainment industry. What I am afraid of now is that both Mason and you can''t even obtain the shares in Mrs. Clements'' hands! If you have nothing, I am afraid that even the driver will not look at you!" Penny said. After all, Frederick was brought up by Mrs. Clements herself, and he also had a part of his mother''s shares with him. When the time came, Frederick''s father would surely give some of his shares to Frederick, and the power of the Clements family would all fall into his hands. If her husband died, they would be at the mercy of others. It would be unknown whether they could get any shares! Before Mason was able topete with Frederick, or before they had full confidence in the situation, they cannot make any mistakes! "Mom, do you mean..." Hallie understood. When their eyes met, Penny nodded and said, "Now, we can''t allow him to have another son and seize the opportunity!" "Please urge Mason to get married and have children quickly! I am really disappointed with him. All his girlfriends are useless women! However, Mom, our family''s genes are really strange. If we don''t sleep with a virgin first, we can''t have a baby. The society is so open- minded now and yet our family is trapped with this curse." Hallie grumbled, and Penny''s face changed. She was angry. It seemed that Hallie still didn''t understand what was the most important thing now! "Are you that stupid? He doesn''t even have a stable career. What''s the use of having a son? Don''t talk about Mason in front of your dad and grandma in the future. Or else, he will be the one receiving the me. Do you understand?" Penny questioned. Hallie nodded. She took the milk and drank it. Hallie was still thinking about it. What could she do? At this instant, an idea suddenly shed through her mind! She got up, whispered a few words in her mother''s ear, and then saw her mother nod and smile. At this time, in the other room, two persons were passionately getting it on. It drew both of their hearts closer to each other as they kissed and made up through this intimate session. Alicia fell asleep out of exhaustion while Frederick hugged her and was lost in his thoughts for a long time. The next day, when they opened their eyes, they seemed to return to the sweet days before the quarrel. One of Alicia''s legs rested on him as she stretched herself. "Morning, Hubby!" In response, Frederick alsonded a gentle kiss on her head. "Morning!" It wasmon for her to sleep with her leg on him, but his action was really beyond Alicia''s expectation. Almost in an instant, she waspletely awake and she looked up at him. In the past, he used to roll his eyes at her. Did something happen? On second thought, perhaps it was because he was satisfied the night before. Hence, he was in a good mood. Alicia scooped close to him and rested on his chest. After a while, they finally got up. She bent her ankle from a distance and checked it carefully. When she found that the swelling had subsided and it didn''t hurt anymore, she smiled happily. "It doesn''t hurt anymore! Hubby, you are amazing!" Thinking of his medicine-rubbing the night before, which made her feel excruciatingly painful, she didn''t expect it to be so effective! It seemed that she was born to be good at coaxing people. Her words could make people feel extremely delighted. People couldn¡¯t help but want to dote on her. Frederick was very puzzled. How could a man be willing to give up such a woman? Or, did she only get such an abilityter on? A trace of doubt shed across his mind, but it could not stop his joy at the moment. He raised his hand and pinched her rosy cheeks. "I''ll be happier if you say this to me at a different time!" Frederick said. "You are so annoying!" In an instant, a flush crept up her face. She pushed his hands away and jumped out of bed before rushing to the bathroom. "Today, I''ll take a shower first!" Alicia informed. Looking at her fleeing figure, Frederick''s deep eyes were filled with gentleness. After washing up, they headed downstairs together. At the door of the dining hall, Frederick suddenly kissed her ear, which startled Alicia. "Hmm, stop that now!" Alicia said. Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. As soon as she raised her head, she met a pair of malicious eyes... Chapter 57 Chapter 57 Noticing Hallie''s arrogant and disdainful stare, Alicia secretly poked Frederick. She didn''t know why he was acting this way. He had been naughty since he was in the room. He was then caught and was beingughed at at the moment! At first, she just wanted to remind him. After all, she was not familiar with Hallie. Thus, she did not intend to take the initiative to greet her. However, Hallie seemed to be intended to block her way. Frederick turned around calmly. Suddenly, he said coldly, "Are you mute?" Alicia was shocked and thought that he was talking to her. The moment she looked up, Alicia finally knew what it meant to be the most arrogant person in the family. Compared to him, Hallie was nothing. At this time, Frederick put one hand in his pocket and the other around her waist. His narrowed eyes were not only high and mighty but also arrogant. He was openly looking for trouble! This was not his style! What was going on? When she came backst time, she could feel that he was not in a good rtionship with this family, but he was just indifferent all the time. However, he was acting a little abnormal now! Seeing that Hallie''s face had suddenly changed, Alicia also got a little nervous. When the tension was on the verge of reaching its maximum, Hallie unexpectedly took a step forward and lowered her head. "Good morning, Frederick!" It was as if a century had passed before she reluctantly said, "Good morning, Alicia!" As if she saw a ghost, Alicia was shocked for a little while. She subconsciously turned to look at Frederick until he nodded. "Morning!" Alicia replied. Then, they entered the dining hall one after another. Although the Clements family regarded rules with great importance, their breakfast time was very casual and did not require it to be on time. Everyone just came and ate before nine o''clock. However, at the table, they were all very disciplined while eating. Hallie and her mother purposely came at the same time as Frederick and Alicia. Coincidentally, Mr. Clements had returned in the morning and the whole family sat down at the table. Since Frederick wanted to have breakfast at home, Alicia could only apany him. When breakfast was served, she took a few slices of toast and some milk. She didn''t realize that Frederick had deliberately left a hickey on her neck when they were sleeping together the night before. Therefore, she was confused when she was being looked at quite a few times during the meal. She didn''t know that the two women in front of her were more anxious than she was. They didn''t know what to do! When they were almost done, Mr. Clements said, "When will the wedding be held? If you are busy, I can help with the preparations!" Swallowing the toast, Alicia almost choked. If they held a wedding, would she still have a way out? Setting down his fork, Frederick obviously didn''t appreciate his father''s offer. "I''ll invite you when I have nned it!" "Frederick, I''m just worried about you! Do you want to wait for the child to be born before holding a wedding ceremony? Now that you are married, you should give her a proper wedding," Mr. Clements said. He spoke earnestly, and he even sounded like he was pleading. "You don''t have to worry about it! My child will certainly be born right and proper!" Frederick answered. "Moreover, he will be born into a happy family. Otherwise, I would never let hime into this world," he added these words inwardly. Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. It was obvious that Frederick''s attitude had suddenly changed. The air seemed to have frozen in an instant. Alicia clearly sensed hatred. Seeing that their rtionship was stiff, she did not dare to speak. At this time, Penny kicked Hallie with her leg under the table. Hallie stood up abruptly and hit the table. She identally flung a spoon stained with sauce at Frederick when she raised her hand. She said, "You''ve gone too far! How can you treat Dad like this? Luckily, Dad loves you so much and cares about you. We are not your employees. Don''t you know how to be polite?" Seeing that Frederick''s shirt was sshed with sauce, Alicia quickly took a tissue to wipe it as she said, "Hubby!" Frederick tilted his eyes to the other side, and then his eyes fell on his father. "Is this what you called manners?" At this instant, Penny quickly got up and was the first to rebuke, "Halley, what are you doing? Don''t make trouble. Apologize to your brother now!" "I didn''t do anything wrong! I''m just defending Dad!" "Halley!" Mr. Clements red at her daughter and didn''t say anything more. He then softened his voice and said, "Stop talking. Let''s eat!" "Dad, you''ve spoiled him too much. That''s why he has be so fearless!" Hallie said. She seemed to be very angry as she roared. She grabbed the fork and smashed them on the ground. "Halley" Mr. Clements was also annoyed by then. He only felt that she was making a huge fuss. Although Frederick was not hit, he was sshed with a lot of sauce. Alicia was shocked. She also stood up and instinctively wiped it for him. Everyone else also stood up. At this time, Hallie pushed the chair away and stormed towards the door. When walking past Alicia, she deliberately approached her. "It''s clear that you all are biased. I didn''t do anything wrong!" Hallie said coldly. She grabbed a piece of bread and raised her hand again. This time, in fact, her movements were very light. Everyone subconsciously leaned aside to avoid it, Alicia even wanted to hold Frederick tightly to protect him. Hallie took the opportunity to slip a pill into Alicia''s ss of milk. In the end, she grabbed the piece of bread and went out. Mr. Clements ggot furious instantly. "This child has been spoiled by you!" Penny also nodded quickly. "Yes, yes, it''s all my fault! Frederick, I''m sorry, don''t be angry with her. She has had some rtionship problems recently, thus, she''s being very impatient. Please forgive her!" Penny said. Then, she looked at Mr. Clements pitifully and pleaded. He could only say to Frederick, "Go and change your clothes!" As soon as Frederick got up, Alicia followed him. Penny hurriedly said, "Alicia, you didn''t eat much! Drink the milk! I''ll ask someone to prepare some snackster. Just tell me what you want to eat!" As Alicia was in a hurry to head out with Frederick, she didn''t think much about it. It was ufortable to be choked by the bread earlier on too. Moreover, at this time, she had to show Penny some respect. She drank the milk and followed Frederick out. Frederick went back and changed his clothes, but Alicia felt that Frederick was obviously a little distant. Inadvertently, she felt something wrong with her ankle. Suddenly, an idea came to her, "Was it because of her that he picked a fight with Hallie?" Without saying anything, she hugged him tightly from behind. Although she didn''t know why he was being so abnormal, she trusted him! Frederick''s mood seemed to calm down in an instant. He said softly, "It''s really a mess here! It''s time for us to go home!" The purpose of doing so was to let Hallie realize the reality and that she would behave. However, he didn''t expect all that to happen. Alicia nodded. In fact, she didn''t like this ce very much either! They held each other''s hand and walked out. Neither of them had expected that there would be a hidden danger in this incident. Chapter 58 Chapter 58 After this incident, Alicia noticed that there were a lot of new daily necessities in the house. There were new clothing and shoes. The initially empty cloakroom was almost filled at once. She was not as nonchnt as she thought, instead, she was still a little excited about it. Most of the clothes were casual outfits, including dresses and skirts. Alicia could save a lot of expenses as she didn''t need to buy new clothes anymore. Seeing that it was her size, she picked up a formal outfit and changed into it. The quality of the clothes was undeniably good as it was Frederick who bought it. The style of the clothes was simple, but the materials were good. It was also aesthetically pleasing when put on. In terms of texture, it was obviously different from the brands she owned. It was more comfortable. The clothes were worth every penny. She hadn''t really taken good care of herself for a long time. When she changed into her new clothes, she was in a good mood. Because of this matter, she unnoticeably liked Frederick a little more. He was a contradicting person. Sometimes, he was very thoughtful, such as at this moment; sometimes, he also made people angry, like the ravioli incident. Thinking of this, Alicia couldn''t help but feel distressed again. She touched her clothes and felt more at ease when she wore them. For the next few days, she was full of energy while working. One day, the hospital called. She went there to discuss with the doctor and paid some medical expenses after work. Then, she went to the ward to see her father. Looking at the reduced amount of money in her bank ount, she felt stressed again. When she got home, she didn''t cook and just ate a piece of bread. Then, she turned on the computer and began to work on tranting a piece of text. This was her private work on the Inte. This way, she could earn more money during her free time. After being busy for some time, she heard some noise and came back to her senses. It was already past eleven o''clock at night. She then put away herputer. She stood up to see Frederick appearing at the door. "Hubby, are you back? Frederick nodded. As soon as he raised his head, Frederick''s eyes fell on theputer desk where she was working. There were still pieces of paper and empty snack bags. Seeing that his eyebrows were slightly furrowed, Alicia followed his eyes and saw her masterpiece on the desk. As she was afraid that it would trigger the clean freak in him and that she would be criticized by him, Alicia moved her body to cover the view. Sheughed dryly to ease the tension in the room. "I was hungry... It''s odorless! I''ll clean it up right away! Hubby, take a shower first! Don''t be angry. Once youe out, it''ll be clean!" Alicia immediately said. She was too busy and had no time to clean it up. She was not a messy person. Moreover, in her eyes, these things were absolutely not garbage. However, she did not dare to tell him. Could she say that in her eyes, he was a freak? There were all kinds of unspoken criticism in her heart, but Alicia showed him a smile. Without saying anything, Frederick turned around and went to the bathroom after taking his clothes. In fact, he couldn''t tolerate the mess in the room, but he was even more surprised at the fact that she was working at such ate hour. In his memory, he had only seen women being coquettish, but he had never seen a woman so hardworking. He always felt that there seemed to be something different in her. When Frederick came out of the shower, Alicia had already returned everything to their original position, even the garbage bag had been reced. Because of work, she was still wearing casual clothes. She was afraid that he would criticize her. Hence, she instantly said, "I''m going to wash up right away!" As she said this, she took out her pajamas that she often wore and dashed into the bathroom. Then, she took another shower. After changing into pajamas, Alicia was puzzled. "Why is it so tight?". Seeing that her pajamas which she often put on were fitted tightly on her body, Alicia was shocked. Looking up, she was surprised to see that she seemed to have plumped up in the mirror. What happened? She had only been busy for a few days. How did she put on so much weight? Walking out of the bathroom, she hurried to the cloakroom and took out the electronic scale. When she stood there, her eyes almost fell out. 53 kilograms? Was there a mistake? She had never weighed more than 50 kilograms. She had always weighed about 45 kilograms. Besides, in the past three years, she was so busy that she couldn¡¯t gain any weight. How did she gain more than 5 kilograms in just a few days? Was the weighing scale spoilt or did she eat a little more than usual? She had even shifted her position thrice while standing on the scale but she ended up weighing even more! Alicia was at a loss for words! Did she eat too much recently? In her memory, she didn''t eat much even when she returned to the Clements family home. She only ate some cakes. Besides, she danced at least twice a week. By right, it shouldn''t be like this! Alicia was so shocked that she looked down at her clothes and pinched her slightly protruding abdomen. "D*mn! Why am I so fat?" She can be thinner, but she couldn''t ept herself to increase in size. If she gained weight, she had to buy new clothes and her work at the nightclub would be affected! At the thought of money, she despised the fats on her body! Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! Putting the electronic scale back to its original ce, Alicia took a deep breath and thought, "I''m going to lose weight!" Frederick followed her when he saw her running around. As soon as he arrived at the door, a dejected figure rushed into his arms. "What''s wrong?" Frederick asked. Why did she look like a sad puppy after taking a bath? Shaking her head, Alicia, who was very unustomed to the change in her body, subconsciously pulled her clothes. However, she did not know that her casual little action seemed to have some effect on Frederick. It made her chest appear more obvious and it became the focus of Frederick''s sight. Frederick''s eyes darkened. He held her slender waist and asked, "Baby, are you trying to seduce me?" She was conscious and extremely worried about her body''s changes. Frederick''s words made Alicia wrap her arms around herself. "No. I''m so tired, just let me have a day off!" Secretly, she actually didn¡¯t want him to see her be ugly. However, she didn''t know that in a man''s eyes, she was more like a luxurious feast at this moment, full of temptation! "Then... let''s do it just once? I''ll let you rest early!" Frederick said. Before Alicia responded, Frederick had already picked her up. The so- called "once", made Alicia very exhausted. There was only one thought that came to her mind. As expected, men were all lying b*stards. The next day, when Frederick opened his eyes, there was no one beside him! He got up and touched the cold sheets beside him. He was stunned for two seconds as he was not used to it. He looked around and saw her bag on the table. He secretly heaved a sigh of relief. What was he afraid of? Was he afraid that she would leave? After getting up and washing up Frederick headed downstairs. He heard some noiseing from the kitchen. With a light smile, he walked over. "Oh, my, don''t make trouble. I''m busy!" Chapter 59 Chapter 59 Pausing in his steps, Frederick''s face suddenly darkened. Why is she talking in such a gentle voice? Who is she talking to? There was a sizzling sound of fried food in the kitchen, and she giggled from time to time. Frederick clenched his fists and his heart seemed to ache. No wonder she was acting so abnormal. She even got up early in the morning. At this time, Alicia''s urgent voice came from the kitchen again. "Hey, don''te over! It''s not a great time now! Let''s meet outsideter, alright?" "Okay! Don''t worry! All right!" "Be good. Don''t cause trouble! Be obedient, okay?" she said again. Frederick walked into the kitchen with a sullen face. He saw that Alicia was dressed in sportswear, carrying a spat in one hand. She had her earphones on. He didn''t know who she was talking to, and she was smiling happily. She was frying the eggs one by one. When Alicia turned around, she was shocked by his gloomy face. She cowered and quickly pulled off her earphones. She looked as if she was caught doing something wrong. "Hubby? Why are you up so early?" "Tell me the truth, or do you want me to check it myself? Alicia, you are really something!" Frederick roared. How dare she be a two-timer. She must have a death wish! "Eh? What, what truth?" It was evident that he was fuming. However, Alicia didn''t understand what he meant! "Are you still trying to cover it up?" Frederick asked. He squinted at her, and he was shooting daggers at her. "Who is your ''boyfriend'' who you are going to meetter?" Realization dawned on her in an instant. Alicia heaved a sigh of relief. "Hubby, you are actually mad at this!" "I was almost scared to death!" Alicia thought to herself. Patting her chest and crouching down, Alicia carried a little grey poodle from the corner, and there was an exquisite-looking tag hanging on its neck. Alicia was still a little afraid of it, but the corners of her mouth were raised. "Hubby, are you talking about this ''boyfriend''? I picked him up when I was jogging in the morning. Someone lost it and he followed me since then! I called the number, but no one answered. I had to come back to make breakfast. I found it so cute, thus, I brought it back first. I was afraid that it would bark and disturb your rest if I left him outside. Hence, I let him in." She wanted to send it back before Frederick woke up, but she didn''t expect that the owner would contact her sote. She couldn''t bete to work. Hence, she could only meet its owner at another ceter. She was afraid that Frederick would find out. Therefore, she was very nervous earlier on. "The owner has just contacted me, and he wille to pick it upter! It won''t stay for long. It''s very obedient! Hubby, don''t be angry. I promise to send it away soon, and I won''t dirty the floor!" Putting down the dog, Alicia patted the dog''s head and hid it behind her, signaling it to not run around. Only then did Frederick understand that she was talking to the dog moments ago. Those flirtatious words were not what he had imagined. Frederick''s face suddenly fell as he took a seat. Hethen said, ''Tm hungry!" "Alright! Wait a minute..." After washing her hands, Alicia served him breakfast and ced the delicious-looking dishes on the table one by one. Then, she secretly gave the dog some bread and ham at the corner. She caressed the dog''s head. "Eat it obediently. Don''t make trouble and don''t dirty the floor!" Frederick peeked at her from the corner of his eye. He picked up his cup of coffee and took a sip. Seeing that Alicia had gone to clean up the pots and pans after feeding the dog, Frederick said, "Let''s eat first!" Was she so afraid of him that she didn''t want to eat with him? "I''m not hungry. I''ll just drink a ss of milkter!" "Alicia..." Frederick said in a low voice. It was obvious that he was already slightly unhappy. Alicia rolled her eyes and could only wash her hands and sit down at the table. This young master was really troublesome. Did she have to apany him to eat? After pouring a ss of milk, Alicia slowly took a few sips. In fact, she was hungry, but she wanted to lose weight as soon as possible. She was afraid that he would give her more food. Hence, she took a small piece of corn and ate it. When both of them had almost finished their meal, Frederick suddenly looked at her. "I don''t care what you did in the past. In the future, if you have a dodgy rtionship with any man again, you will surely bear the consequences! Do you understand?" This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. His eyes were cold, and he was warning her! Suddenly, Alicia shuddered. "Oh..." Wasn''t he overthinking it? How could she have the time for that? After packing up, Frederick took her to the appointed ce. He apanied her as she handed the dog over to a young man and sent her to thepany. After that, he drove to work. Frederick had just finished his work in the President''s office of Soaver International. He just picked up his phone when there was a knock on the door. "Come in!" It was Chet. Frederick ced the phone back and said, "I was just about to look for you!" "What''s up? What''s the matter?" Chet asked as he handed over the information in his hand and sat down. "Help me order a white car! It''s better if it''s smaller and safe! It''s for a girl!" Frederick said. He was going to give a car to a woman? Chet almost dropped his jaw in shock. "Ah? Which brand and what specifications are you looking for?" "Maybe Audi or Bentley! The price doesn''t matter! I just want it as soon as possible!" "There''s no limit to the price? He''s so generous!" Chet thought in his heart. Chet had begun to doubt his own ears. He looked straight at him for three seconds and asked, "May I ask who is the one you will be giving it to? I mean... whose name should I put it under?" Frederick lifted his gaze and paused for a moment before answering, "Alicia nchard!" "Ahem, Frederick, aren''t you afraid of scaring her to death? Any one of these two brands will cost millions of dors! Do you want her to drive a car worth millions of dors a month when she only has a sry of 30,000 dors a month?" Could she afford to maintain it? "Is her sry... that low?" Frederick was obviously a little surprised. Chet lowered his head. He was speechless. "Master Clements, your wife is just an officedy. Besides, she is already a senior officedy! With her current age and ie, she has quite a high sry as an officedy. If she is not a spendthrift, she can live a veryfortable life in this city!" "Well, then put it under my name and let her drive it! Choose a low- key one that wouldn''t attract too much public attention. Get it soon!" "Okay, I understand. I''ll get to it as soon as possible!" After taking back the document, Chet stood up and turned around. He hesitated for a while and said, "There''s something..." Chet wondered if he should tell him about Miss Randolph. He had news about her. At this time, the inte on the table rang. Frederick answered the phone first and then asked Chet after ending the call, "What''s the matter?" "It''s not a big deal. Let''s talk about it when we have the time!" Chet replied. Seeing that Frederick was in a good mood, Chet thought for a while and decided to disclose it another time. As soon as the office door was closed, Frederick picked up his cell phone... Chapter 60 Chapter 60 In the office of JT Trantion Service, Alicia was seen to be busy with her work when her cell phone on the table vibrated. "Who is it?" she murmured. She looked at it and let out a cry in a heart. She saw that it was a message saying, [ Pocket money.] Looking at it again, she realized that it was sent by Frederick. Alicia was dumbfounded for a moment. "What''s wrong with him?" With a click, Alicia''s eyes suddenly lit up. "Goodness! How much is this?" Four zeros? Thirty... thousand dors! After counting thrice, Alicia sent a pitiful emoji. [ Hubby, have I met a fraudster?] As the saying goes, there is no such thing as a free lunch. The money made her heart beat so fast, she felt like it was exploding! Soon, another message came. [Well, you are not insane!] What did he mean? Did he mean that she had always been a fool? Perhaps, he found his conscience the night before? Hence, he gave her some pocket money to comfort her? Anyway, it was an unexpected joy for her when she was short of money. She could be relieved of her father''s medical expenses this month! Alicia then sent a "kissing" emoji and was in a good mood. On the other end, Frederick was typing on his cell phone. He was in high spirits. [ Do you want to have dinner together?] Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. Dinner? Alicia instantly felt starving, but when she saw her obviously puffed cheeks in the mirror on the table, she shook her head. She can''t eat. She must lose some weight! She gritted her teeth and replied: [ I can''t. Not tonight! I have to work overtime and meet a client! Let''s eat together next time!] She also attached an emoji with a crying expression. Frederick shrugged his shoulders, and a faint sense of loss arose in his heart. He told her that it was fine. Then, he buried himself in his work again. Knowing that the first three days of losing weight would be the hardest, Alicia chose to work overtime in thepany. She only had a small bowl of soup for dinner in the restaurant. After seven o''clock in the evening, she put on her t sandals and strolled out of thepany. After walking along the street for more than an hour, she slowly got to the bus stop and was ready to head home. While she was looking for her bus card, a pair of bright red leather shoes suddenly came into view. She looked up and saw that it turned out to be Lindsay and Jeremy. He was looking at his cell phone, thus, he was a few steps behind. "Alicia, what a coincidence! I saw you from a distance!" Lindsay said. Alicia really didn''t want to pay attention to these two people, especially Lindsay. Sheughed like nothing had happened between them. How could she be such a shameless person? With a sneer, Alicia lowered her head and continued to look for her bus card. "Alicia, why are you so plump now? Women should pay attention to their figures even when they are pregnant! Men will dislike you when you are too chubby. Isn''t that right, Jeremy?" Lindsay laughed. She turned to look at Jeremy and saw that he wasn''t going to reply. Lindsay continued, "How long have you been pregnant? We can go together when you have an appointment! We just came from looking at wedding dresses. By the way, let''s have a gathering with your husband. We want to see who you are married to. It''ll be my treat!" Alicia couldn''t stand Lindsay, who was always criticizing something or someone. Alicia was already immune to Lindsay, but when she remarked on her appearance, she was still a little unhappy. Nheless, she concealed it well. She smiled and responded, "My husband is not so shallow-minded! He said that he likes my figure very much! Not everyone can meet my husband. If you want to see him, I have to make an appointment. Since you think that men will detest you for being fat during pregnancy, you should be careful. What if you be ugly someday? He will surely drive you out of his house. You''d better do some facial treatment. Or else, no cosmetics can cover the freckles on your face!" Alicia felt a sense of anger as she got up to leave! Lindsay''s face was extremely livid. Alicia got home and entered the door in a daze. She saw that Frederick had already returned. He was standing in front of the bar. She trotted the whole way and threw herself into his arms, hugging him tightly. "Hubby..." Her voice was full of coquetry and unspeakable grievances. As he gently pushed her head away, Frederick spoke with a slight disdain, "You are dirty!" She was covered in dust, yet she threw herself into his arms! But at this moment, Alicia really wanted to have a warmfort. She didn''t know if she was affected by Lindsay''s words. She urgently wanted to see if the man before her would change just because of the changes in her body! Hence, she snuggled into his arms with great force and said, "Yes, I am dirty! Are you going to abandon me?" Sensing that something was wrong with her, Frederick didn''t push her away anymore. "Wouldn''t it be a great loss for me?" Frederick sat down and held her between his legs. He tapped her nose and said, "My clothes have been dirtied by you!" In fact, he also felt a little incredible. In the past, if a woman got this close to him, he would definitely kick her out and his body would be covered with goosebumps. And he had to take a bath immediately. However, he could hold her so calmly now! This feeling seemed to be quite pleasant! "Why are you unhappy? Who bullied you?" Frederick asked. It had been a long time since someone had paid so much attention to her. Suddenly, Alicia felt that she was quite happy and did not want these things to affect both of them. She shook her head and pouted her lips. "You''ve always disliked me! I''m unhappy..." Alicia said. In an instant, he was delighted by her. He held her in his arms and kissed her cheek. "What a little fool!" If he really disliked her, she could not even get close to him! "Hubby..." Alicia snuggled closer to him. She took the initiative to hug him, and Alicia''s hand was ced on his chest. She really wanted to do something that night. She wanted to feel if he would still love her as usual. Frederick''s desire was aroused immediately. He stared at her with a serious look and wondered, "Why did she make the first move today? Is there really something wrong?" He thought that she had something to ask him. Hence, he didn''t do anything. Alicia had never initiated this kind of thing, and she didn''t know what she should do. She just poked him from time to time, pulled his clothes, and looked at him shyly. After a long time, Alicia was so anxious that she was sweating. How could he be so stupid? Finally, she lost her patience. She hooked her arms around his neck and said angrily, "Frederick, do I have to tell you that I want you?" As soon as she finished her words, Alicia blushed from her head down to her toes. How could she say something like that? She was too ashamed to face anyone now! She covered her face with her hands and stamped her feet, wishing that she could dig a hole in the ground and hide in it. As soon as she turned around, she was carried by someone... Chapter 61 Chapter 61 He didn''t expect her to say such a thing. Frederick was boiling with desire. He stared at her sexy and beautiful back, kissing her lightly. He said with a low voice, "What''s wrong? Do you still want to run away after turning me on?" Alicia trembled. She couldn''t even say a word at that instant. In the end, she was carried upstairs into the bathroom. This night, because of her words, it was particrly erotic and hot. However, this was probably both the most tiring and joyful day in Alicia''s life. Frederick''s performance had not only swept away the worry in her heart but also pleased her and gave her infinite happiness and confidence. Therefore, Alicia was full of confidence the next day and began to carry out a stricter weight-losing n! In the next few days, unless she was unbearably hungry, Alicia would only replenish her energy slightly by drinking some milk or eating some cucumbers. She was busy every day, but she always reminded herself to eat less and exercise more. She had to restore her figure in the shortest time and cut off the extra fat on her body. She was too afraid of losing her job and part-time work. Hence, she had unprecedented confidence and determination in losing weight. She refused Frederick several times. In the blink of an eye, it was almost the weekend. When she got off work one day, she received a message from Frederick that he wanted to have dinner with her. Alicia had no more excuses to use. She was afraid that Frederick would have a bad impression on her. Therefore, she quickly replied and confirmed the time and venue with him. She did not ask Frederick to pick her up because she was out of his way. After work, she took a taxi to the hotel. It was a four-star hotel. At the door, Alicia did not dare to choose an eye-catching seat. Instead, she chose a corner seat. As soon as she took out her cell phone, she saw a familiar car driving over. She then ran over. She parted her lips but swallowed the word "Hubby" that she was about to say. Instead, she smiled at him. "Let''s go!" she said. As usual, Frederick ced his hand on her waist and narrowed his eyes. Alicia stuck closer to him and spoke in a low voice, "Can I call you ''Hubby''? Or should I call you ''Mr. Clements'' or ''Master Clements''?" They were out in public and Alicia was unsure what was on his mind. She had been wondering how she should address him throughout the journey to the hotel. Frederick rolled his eyes at her and looked at her like she was an idiot! When they walked into a private room, Alicia finally made a decision. ''"Mr. Clements'' it is!" Frederick raised his eyebrows, and Alicia said with a naughty smile, "Thank you for inviting me to dinner. You can call me ''Mrs. Clements''!" This sentence made his eyebrows rx instantly. He raised his hand and patted her waist gently. "After you, Mrs. Clements!" What a smart woman! Once again, such apliment ran through Frederick''s mind! The people who didn''t know anything would think that she had no business with him. However, Frederick knew that they were intimate. After sitting down, they ordered a few dishes. Alicia ordered only a sd and a ss of milk. On the other hand, Frederick ordered a main dish, a sd and wine. Looking at the exquisite dishes on the table and the sd on her te, Frederick asked, "Are you going to eat sd only?" "Well, I''ll order more if I''m hungry!" Nodding, Alicia poured a ss of water and wanted to fill her stomach with it first. After working so hard for so many days, she had more or less seen some results. She thought, "I can''t give up all my previous efforts." However, it was suffering for her to eat in this kind of ce. She rarely had a chance to have such a big meal, but she could only waste it at the moment. Strangely, she didn''t know why her weight suddenly rose so fast this time. In the past, if there was a fluctuation in her weight, she only needed to jog for a week and control her meal for a few days. Her weight would go down immediately. This time, she exercised more, but the effect was not obvious. But at this instant, she didn''t feel as ufortable suppressing her appetite as she did on the first day. When she thought of her father in the hospital bed, she didn''t feel as miserable no matter how tough life was for her. During the meal, Alicia only ate the sd she ordered. She didn''t eat it with the sauce but put it aside. Frederick noticed that she only ate vegetables. Moreover, she didn''t even finish the sd. Setting down the spoon, Frederick added a dessert after the meal. He knew that she liked desserts. However, when the exquisite- looking cake was served, Alicia didn''t eat it. She just nced at it, licked her lips, and began to drink more water. "I''ve ordered it for you!" Frederick pushed the dessert to her as he said that. However, she couldn''t have it. Especially not at night! She smiled and replied, "I''m not very hungry now, pack it up! I''ll eat it when I''m hungry!" When they walked out, the cake was ced in a small transparent box. Frederick took Alicia''s bag while she held the small cake all the way. They took a stroll, but Alicia''s mind was thinking, "I have to get rid of the chocte cake!" However, it would be a waste to throw away a one-hundred-dor cake! Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! While walking, Alicia scooped some cake and ate it. "Wow, it smells so good! It''s sweet but it''s not too heavy. Hubby, why don''t you try some?" She took a big piece and wanted to feed him. "Stop ying. You can have it!" He refused. Seeing that she had only eaten a little during dinner, Frederick was sure that she would look for supperter. "Hubby, have a taste! My hand is numb from holding it up!" Alicia rubbed her body against him and pretended to be cute. "Mr. Clements, please open your mouth, or Mrs. Clements is going to be angry!" Frederick opened his mouth after being teased by her. He took out a tissue, and Alicia helped him wipe the corner of his mouth. Then, they continued to move forward. Looking at the remaining piece of cake in her hand, Alicia also thought that it was troublesome. She turned around and hugged him directly. "Hubby, I don''t want to eat it anymore! Why don''t you eat it for me? It''s a waste to throw it away." "Are you not feeling well? Why did you eat so little? Yourplexion is not that great either," Frederick said. Only then did he notice that after walking for a while, she was leaning on him weakly. Frederick could feel that this was not pure coquetry, but she was really relying on him. Although it was not a burden, he could feel that she was not as energetic as usual. "Perhaps, I''m a little tired. I don''t have much appetite! Don''t waste it. Hubby, take another bite! I''ll feed you." The two of them were ying and joking around on the street. There was a car parked by the side of the road. A slender hand can be seen holding onto the steering wheel so tightly that the veins are bulging. Chapter 62 Chapter 62 Alicia held hands with Frederick as they walked under the dim light. Her graceful figurebined with her soft and delicate appearance was like a beautiful picture. It was very eye-catching. They were like the most beautiful love story. Quiet but lovely. As for Alicia''s initiative, Frederick couldn''t help but dote on her a little more. Even if what she fed him was a dessert that he didn''t like, he still didn''t refuse to eat it. ''TH eat if you give me a kiss for every bite!" Frederick said. Alicia stood on tiptoe and kissed him on the cheek. Then, she wiped off some cream and brought the cake to his mouth. "Hubby!" she eximed. Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g It was a casual movement, which made Frederick''s eyes be gentler. Jeremy was watching the figures on the side of the road from a distance in his car. He began to recall a time in Bayton City a few years ago. "Jeremy, is it delicious?" Alicia asked. "We''ll have one every summer in the future, okay?" Alicia asked. "If you can catch me, then I''ll give it to you..." Jeremyughed. That year during summer, she was wearing a long dress and eating ice cream on the street. She wasughing and she was like the most beautiful sunflower. She fed him some ice-cream from time to time. The sweetness and coolness seemed to reach his heart in an instant! Suddenly, a burst ofughter came. Jeremy instantly came back to his senses. Looking at the two people who were hugging each other sweetly on the street, Jeremy suddenly felt a sharp pain. "Stop it, it''s ticklish! Hubby, I was wrong..." Alicia was afraid of being tickled the most. As she bent over and begged for mercy, she took out a wet towel to wipe off the cream on Frederick''s mouth and nose. She carefully cleaned it for him. Knowing that he was a clean freak, Alicia dried it for him with a tissue. Feeling the warmth in his arms, Frederick''s mind was also wandering. He could not help bowing his head and gave her a sweet kiss. "Alicia..." "Yes?" She looked up. "I really want to hold you like this for the rest of my life!" Frederick thought in his heart. Frederick was shocked by his sudden thought. He didn''t expect that he would develop a good feeling for any woman. The messy picture in his mind shed away in a second, and his face suddenly cooled down. "It''s time to go back!" Almost at the same time, he had stopped ying around! He felt even more incredulous that he would y with her on the street. This was not what he would usually do. He was agitated at once! "Oh, okay!" Alicia responded. Alicia had been ustomed to his capricious mood, thus, she didn''t sense anything wrong. She turned around and suddenly felt difort in her stomach. "Hubby, I need to go to the toilet. Wait for me for a while! I''lle back right away..." She pointed to a supermarket nearby and ran all the way. Standing behind her, Frederick turned around and walked to a corner on the other side. He took out a cigarette and lit it. She went to the toilet. When she got up, Alicia''s vision cked out for a while. She leaned against the wall and eased herself for a long time before she knocked on her head and walked out. "What''s going on? Did I eat too little recently?" she wondered. It shouldn''t be. She ate something earlier, and it was dessert! In the past, as long as she had this feeling, she would always eat candy or chocte. She would be fine in two minutes as she felt that she was a little hypoglycemic. Hence, she would use this method in order to keep her strength when she was on diet asionally and had to dance. As soon as she lowered her head, it urred to Alicia that her bag was with Frederick. She felt that she seemed to have recovered after a period of time. When she felt that she was all right, she continued to walk. As soon as she moved, a huge force suddenly hit her. She staggered and looked up. She was dizzy again. Jeremy? She thought it was an illusion, thus, she closed her eyes subconsciously. At this time, a familiar voice came with anger, "I didn''t expect you to be such a woman!" Who was the one who said that she would only act like a spoiled child in front of him, take the initiative with him, and only treat him well? Lindsay said that he was cheated on and was sad for him. Alicia was not who he knew and who he thought she was! She used to wander around nightclubs and her life was in a mess. She didn''t let him touch her because she was afraid that he would discover her true self. Although he didn''t intend to touch her, he still felt disgusted when he knew about thister! He suddenly recalled the day when he saw her on the bed with her clothes in disarray. The bed was messy and the air was full of the lingering smell of intimacy. Indeed, he shouldn''t have expected her to remain a virgin! But suddenly, when he saw her being intimate with a man, he didn''t know what was wrong with him. Everything seemed to be wrong At this moment, there seemed to be a fire in his heart. He couldn''t put it out no matter how hard he tried, which made him feel ufortable! Alicia''s wrist was gripped so hard that she felt the pain. When she opened her eyes, Alicia only felt that he was inexplicable! She didn''t even bother to say anything. With a wave of her hand, she was ready to leave. "Don''t go! Aren''t you going to exin?" Jeremy said. Jeremy grabbed her wrist and wanted an answer. As for what answer he wanted, he couldn''t exin it. "Exin? Don''t you think it''s ridiculous for you to say such words? Who do you think you are? Why should I exin anything to you? Does it have anything to do with you no matter what kind of woman I am? You are going to be married and soon a father, don''t you feel ashamed holding my hand?" Alicia retorted coldly. Alicia pushed away forcefully, and she burst into a rage. "Jeremy Pitcher, never appear in front of me in the future again! In the past, I was blinded! If I could turn back time, I would rather be a nun than to choose you! Today, no matter what I''ve done or what I''ve be, you have no right to point fingers at me. You are the cause of it!" Alicia yelled. Alicia''s good mood was ruined, and she was so angry that she trembled. Why did he appear? She seemed to be unable to get rid of him! "Do you think you cane back to me after what you did to me? Do you think I still love you? If you are that innocent, you wouldn''t have done those things to me. We are the same. Jeremy, I don''t even hate you now. It would be a waste of my emotions," Alicia added. She really didn''t understand why there were always peopleing out to disturb her every time she wanted to be calm. Maybe she was hurt too deeply. Every time she saw him, she felt ufortable! Clenching her fist and suppressing the emotions, Alicia used all her strength to shout. Then, Alicia turned around and wanted to leave but she was grabbed by her arm again. "Let me go, let go¡ª" While they were entangled with each other, a cold voice suddenly came, "Let her go!" Chapter 63 Chapter 63 Immediately, Alicia turned her head and saw Frederick. "Hubby!" With a shout, she instantly turned sideways, but her arm was held tighter. Jeremy''s eyes widened. He was shocked and wondered what their rtionship was. Undoubtedly, the word "Hubby" was a sore point in his heart. It was like a nightmare! Frederick stepped forward and red at Jeremy with hostile eyes. His gaze then fell on Jeremy''s hand that was holding Alicia. "I asked you to let her go!" Frederick repeated. Jeremy subconsciously tightened his grip even though he didn''t say anything. The next second, Frederick grabbed Jeremy''s shirt and threw a punch at him. Jeremy staggered a few steps back and hit a small stall behind him. The items from the stall fell to the ground with a loud noise. It could be seen that Frederick''s strength was too great. "Hubby! Forget it, forget it..." Alicia hurriedly said. She didn''t expect he would make a big deal out of it. She quickly hugged him and said, "Let''s go home! Don''t argue with such a person!" "Hey, you can''t leave! What''s wrong with you? How can you smash my things and leave?" the stall owner said. "Who will pay for it?" he asked again. "Both of you are fighting over a woman. You can''t let me pay the price, can you?" The stall owner was a little angry. When the stall owner approached them, some onlookers had also gathered around. Alicia''s face was hot and she felt extremely embarrassed. At this time, Jeremy also stood up straight. Both he and Frederick took out a stack of money and threw it at the stall owner. Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. "It''s enough, isn''t it?" Jeremy said. "Get lost!" Frederick roared. Both of them were in a bad mood. After taking the money, the stall owner went back to pack his stuff dejectedly. If a stare could kill, both of them would be dead by now. With Alicia in his arms, Frederick nced at Jeremy with a warning. "She''s my woman! Don''t touch her in the future!" "Really? Are you sure that''s true or is that what you think?" Jeremyughed. With a sneer, Jeremy raised the corner of his mouth slightly, as if he was implying something. A bad feeling arose in Alicia''s heart. Before Alicia could react, Jeremy said, "Did you know that we were passionately in love and lived together for three years!" With her mind going nk, Alicia couldn''t believe her ears at all and instantly became furious. "Jeremy Pitcher, what nonsense are you talking about?" When she turned around, Alicia''s face turned red from anger. "I didn''t!" Unexpectedly, he was just like Lindsay, spreading rumors about her. She was so furious that she swung her hands and stomped her feet. Alicia was so angry that she was on the verge of crying. "You shameless b*stard! Take back your words! I''ve never lived with you!" Alicia yelled. She didn''t foresee that after three years, he would nder her like this. At this moment, Alicia felt that she was going crazy. Frederick held her slender waist and appeared to be calmer than she is. He even hugged Alicia tightly and didn''t let her hit Jeremy. "Alicia..." It was just a gentle call, but it was like aforting panacea, which instantly made Alicia calm down. Turning his head in Jeremy''s direction, Frederick chuckled. "It''s no wonder that after three years, you still can''t keep her! Are you really a man? Don''t you feel ashamed for saying that?" Frederick said. The implication was that Jeremy was impotent! Regardless of that, Alicia was a woman who once had feelings for him. He should not say words like this. At this moment, Frederick really felt sorry for Alicia. After gently stroking her hair, he continued. "I really want to thank you for leaving such an untainted and beautiful woman to me! It''s rare to see such a pure and gorgeous woman in this society!" His calm voice was low and attractive. Every word of his was sharp and touching! He believed her! Alicia''s vision was instantly blurred. Although she did not know the real reason why he trusted her so much, it did not affect her overwhelming emotions at this instant! Of course, Jeremy didn''t expect that Frederick''s family had a special gene. Therefore, Frederick didn''t even need to ask or investigate Alicia. He was sure that she was very clean! His eyes were the best proof! That day, if it weren''t for the burning pain in his eyes, he wouldn''t have been able to wake up so quickly. No matter how unexpected the interaction between them was, her purity and his burning pain made him know that it was not a bad ending. "Don''t disturb her anymore! Next time, I won''t be so polite!" Frederick said. At this moment, Jeremy suddenly realized what he had said. He was anxious and stretched out his hand. "Alicia..." Jeremy called. Without thinking, Alicia punched and kicked Jeremy in the groin. "Don''t touch me again! B*stard! F*ck off!" Alicia''s vision suddenly went ck as she lost her temper, and she fell to the ground. "Alicia!" Frederick shouted. At the same time, Frederick caught her and held her in his arms. Jeremy also stretched out his hands. Frederick red at him and turned around before striding away while carrying Alicia. Carson and another doctor examined Alicia in the hospital. "How''s she doing? Is she all right?" Frederick asked. After whispering to the doctor, Carson motioned Frederick to go outside for a talk. They went to the doctor''s office. "What''s going on? Is it serious?" Frederick asked again. Seeing that she suddenly fainted and was still unconscious, Frederick was very anxious. "She fainted because she was too hungry!" Carson said. "Wha... What?" Frederick was dumbfounded. In disbelief, Frederick raised his voice by a few decibels. However, Carson nodded his head solemnly. It was not like he was joking. Did she faint due to hunger? But, they had just eaten! Although she ate very little, what was going on? In an instant, he found it hard to understand the situation. He was even more confused. Could it be... that Alicia wanted to lose some weight? "Her face is yellowish and she has dark circles around her eyes. Her body is swollen and her sugar level is low. Her stomach shows signs of being sensitive. These are all obvious symptoms of excessive weight loss! ording to what you said, she might have been too emotional. Her body couldn''t bear it anymore, thus, she fainted! I''ve injected her with some glucose and medicine for sleeping so that she can have a good rest for a night. When she wakes up, let her rest for a few more days and slowly start her back on a normal diet!1'' Carson said. After that, Carson looked at him with a teasing smile again. "Hey, Frederick, you have to take it easy. Don''t be too harsh on her. You have to feed her when you want her to work. Isn''t it better for a woman to have some fat on her? Moreover, she is not plump at all!" Frederick got up and rolled his eyes at him. "I really want to sew your d*mn mouth! Do you think everyone is the same as you?" "If she bes sick, I''ll tear your hospital down!" Frederick threatened. As soon as he finished speaking, Frederick went out of the door. Carson was anxious. He got up and raked his fingers through his hair, saying, "Frederick!" D*mn it, why was Frederick in such a rush? He hadn''t even gotten to the main point yet! Chapter 64 Chapter 64 Carson dashed to the door in a swift movement, but he suddenly stopped as his hand rested on the doorknob. He wondered, "Does Frederick care about this woman? It seems inappropriate to mention another woman at this time!" Scratching his head, Carson felt inexplicably agitated. "This is frustrating!" "Should I say it or not?" he wondered. He was not sure about Frederick''s true feelings. After a moment''s hesitation, he retreated his steps. "Forget it. I''ll talk about Danica''s matter another day!" That night, Alicia stayed in the hospital. Frederick also stayed there to apany her for the night. When Alicia opened her eyes in the morning, there was a sense of unfamiliarity before her eyes. Only when she sat up did she notice that there were traces of adhesive tape on the back of her hand. She looked around and noticed that she was still wearing the clothes fromst night. She thought of something and breathed a sigh of relief. This was a hospital! No wonder she was suddenly full of strength and felt much more energetic. As she stretched her body, the door opened. Frederick came in with his cell phone in his hand. She raised her hand, and greeted him with great vitality. "Hubby-1'' "You are finally awake." Sitting on the edge of the bed looking at her bright eyes and rosy cheeks, Frederick asked, "Are you feeling ill?" Shaking her head, Alicia smiled and squinted her eyes. "It''s okay! I''m fine now! I was too angry yesterday!" Her face fell, and she couldn''t hide her hurt emotions. She really didn''t expect Jeremy to be so shameless! If it were another man who had a bad temper, she might be beaten to death now! If she really did something wrong or did something bad, she would feel that she had deserved it. But being criticized like this was really annoying. However, she felt lucky at the same time. She stuck to her guns no matter how much she loved him at that time and didn''t do anything out of line. This was all thanks to her parents. They used to love her so much and also protected her. But it was also because of her that her father was still lying in the hospital. Hanging her head, Alicia felt lonely! Frederick didn''t know what she was sad about. He lifted her chin and said, "Don''t show such an expression again! How can my woman be sad for another man?" His light voice rose, and he was obviously unhappy. "I''m not thinking of him. I''m just sad for myself..." She felt wronged and sad! Her long eyshes fluttered and her cheeks bulged slightly. She looked innocent and stubborn, which made her look more adorable. "Stay away from him in the future. I don¡¯t like it when you have anything to do with him!" Frederick said. "Yes!" She also began to hate him! Sometimes, people''s feelings can get really strange. Alicia had been obsessed with Jeremy for quite some time in the past. But now, she suddenly was able to let him go. At this time, the door of the room opened. A servant came in with a food container. "Master Frederick!" Frederick took out some porridge, but Alicia shook her head violently before he could hand it over. "I''m not hungry!" Alicia said. "Not hungry?" Frederick looked at her in confusion. Seeing that she was retreating away from him, Frederick frowned and asked, "Then, why are you here?" Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! She was so hungry that she had passed out. How dare she say such nonsense to him! After scooping a spoonful, Frederick sent it directly to her mouth this time. "Open your mouth!" "I''m really not hungry!" Seeing that he moved the spoon closer to her, Alicia turned her head while pursing her lips. She made an excuse. "I don''t want to eat this. I don''t have an appetite! I want to drink milk!" Frederick suddenly remembered that whenever they ate, it seemed that she would always hold a box of milk and it would be a meal to her. Could it be that she was relying on that to satisfy her hunger? Thinking about it again, she got up very early in the morning and refused to eat with him several times. She starteding homete. Could it be that she was exercising...to lose weight? With that on his mind, Frederick got a little angry. "Can milk rece a proper meal? Do you want to starve yourself to death? Open your mouth! Don''t make a fool of yourself!" He took another spoonful of porridge and said in a softer tone, "I don''t think you are fat. I like it when you are like this. Be obedient!" He emphasized thest two words on purpose. Apart from coaxing her, he also revealed his emotions. Alicia naturally understood. It was not that she didn''t want to eat, but she really couldn''t. Being forced by Frederick, she had nowhere to hide. In an instant, she cried hysterically and kept shaking her head. "I can''t be fat, I really can''t... I can''t eat now. Don''t force me anymore. I''ll have to buy new clothes and shoes, and my work will be affected. What should I do?" "Do you know that I have gained almost 20 pounds in half a month? I have never gained so much weight before. I started bing like this when I was with you for a few days. I have tried my best to lose weight for a week now and I have only lost a few pounds. Don''t force me to eat or my previous efforts would be all wasted! I can''t gain any more weight. Or else, I''ll be doomed." Alicia was in a really desperate situation. Seeing her crying and trembling, Frederick was shocked. How could she react so strongly just by gaining a few pounds? Why would it affect her work? Although he couldn''t figure it out, he still felt distressed seeing her shedding tears. He hugged her and said, "Okay, okay, I won''t force you! Don''t cry anymore, okay?" Carson was on his way to the room in a hurry while pondering about something. Unexpectedly, he saw such a scene when he entered the room, which immediately disturbed his thoughts. "Ahem!" Carson cleared his throat. "I''m here to take some blood samples so that I can have a detailed analysis of Miss nchard!" Listening to her wailing, he felt that there was something wrong with her swelling. Wasn''t the swelling caused by the rapid loss of weight and hormonal imbnce? Suddenly, he forgot what he was actually going to talk about and arranged for the blood sampling. Later on, Frederick was asked to go into Carson''s office again. "What did you say?" "She''s allergic to birth control pills," Carson said. "This is the test report for her blood sample. The chemicals of birth control pills are detected in it, which is the main reason for her to grow and be much heavier in a short period of time. She may have overconsumed it or be allergic to it. That''s why she has gained so much weight!" Carson exined. No wonder he felt that something was wrong when he heard her words! It was abnormal that her weight had increased drastically! "Let her eat normally! As long as she drinks more water and doesn''t continue to take that medicine, her body will soon recover. Looking at the test result in his hand, Frederick was very puzzled. How could it be possible? They used condoms every time, thus, she had no reason to do this! The pills had side effects and were bad to the body. She cherished her body figure so much, it was impossible that she didn''t know it! "Could it be... that she didn''t eat it willingly?" Frederick wondered. Chapter 65 Chapter 65 Alicia''s grievance and sorrow instantly shed through his mind. He could feel that she was not deliberately not eating or unwilling to eat, but she could not eat. He clearly felt that she was helpless! It was necessary for her to take birth control pills when she was with him. However, they had been together for a long time. Why would she react to it only recently and so in such a serious state? Was it something that she had not taken before, or recently thought of? Or was it a long- term umtion that only reacted now? "Hey, what are you thinking? Did you listen to me?" Carson asked. When he returned to his senses, Frederick''s thoughts were interrupted for a moment and he couldn''t keep up with the rest of the conversation. "What?" Carson rolled his eyes and sighed deeply. He picked the main point and said, "I said, if she takes too many birth control pills, it will lead to menopause!" His words were in vain again! "ording to your understanding, would the pills give her such a big reaction after the first consumption, or was it an umted reaction to the pill? How often does one usually take a pill?" Frederick asked. "There would definitely be a big reaction after taking it for the first time. The body will adapt to it slowly in the future, and taking one pill per month is enough. Generally, there will be bleeding from day 6six to twelve after taking the medicine! There are countless other reactions, such as stomach pain, headache, swelling all over the body, and chest pain. All of these are normal..." While exining, Carson suddenly realized something. "What did you think of? Is there any problem?" With a light tap of his finger, Frederick''s eyes fell on the coffee stains on the cor of Carson''s white shirt. An idea came to his mind. Was there anyone who didn''t want her to be pregnant? No! To be more precise, someone was afraid that she would be pregnant! It was aimed at him! Frederick narrowed his eyes, and a cold light shed in his eyes. "Frederick?" Carson called. "It''s time for you to change your clothes!" Frederick answered. Taking a nce at him in disgust, Frederick said, "After you''ve changed your clothes, go to the ward! It''s time for you to put your talkative character into use! I want her to eat!" He then turned around and walked out of the door. Behind him, Carson pulled his clothes and looked at them for a long time. He didn''t see anything unusual, thus, he turned to take a look in the mirror. "Oh, my, he was paying attention to such a small stain. He''s crazy." Back in the ward, Alicia had stopped crying, but she was curled up on the bed with her arms around her knees. She was shivering and looked very pitiful. Picking up the food, Frederick brought it next door to microwave it. When he came out of the room, Carson was on his way in with the medical staff. Sitting on the edge of the bed, Frederick touched Alicia''s head infort. "The reason why your body has gained so much weight has been found. Carson will give you an IV dripter, and you will soon be back to normal. Therefore, you don''t have to starve yourself. You can continue to be a foodie as before!" Frederick said. "Huh?" Alicia looked up in disbelief and turned to look at the doctor in a white gown in confusion. "Ms. Alicia, your body''s swelling is a reaction to birth control pills! As long as you don''t take any more of the pills, you will soon recover! Of course, the premise is that you have to eat a normal diet, drink more water, and eat more fresh vegetables to ensure your nutrition is bnced and sufficient. Don''t stop yourself from eating carbs. If you don''t eat, it will only reduce your metabolism rate and tire you out," Carson exined. As he exined, Carson added a record on the drug list. "Well, you should eat first. I''ll give you an IV drip after the meal, mainly to help you clean out the drug in your body. I promise it will definitely be ten times better than starving yourself! In addition, your body has a strong reaction to the drug. I suggest that you eat less or try not to eat any birth control pills at all," Carson added. Birth control pills? The reason she suddenly got fat was not that she had eaten too much, but because of the pills? Alicia was in a trance for a long time. This was reasonable, but she couldn''t recall eating such pills. When she inadvertently caught Carson and Frederick exchanging looks, she was nervous again and pursed her lips immediately. "You are lying to me, aren''t you? You asked him to lie to me so that I would eat, didn''t you?" "How could I lie to you? This is your blood test report ¡ª¡± Frederick said. Feeling sorry for her current state, Frederick waved his hand, and the nurse quickly handed Alicia the result. "See for yourself!" "Believe me, don''t torture yourself like this! Didn''t you say that you''ve maintained your body well before? As long as you continue to eat like before, your body will still be the same as before! If you starve yourself, your body will protest!" Frederick said. As she flipped through the report, Alicia was still a little unsure. Although she had taken a blood test, she felt that since the doctors were all Frederick''s friends, they could fake a report. After all, she had worked hard for many days. She mustn''t be fat! Frederick saw through her worries and held her hand. "Well, you can eat first and try it for a week. If it doesn''t work, I will never speak again if you don''t eat in the future. Is that all right?" Frederick asked. This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. He coaxed her, but Frederick''s gloomy eyes stared at Carson as if he would get even with him if he couldn''t get his wife back to normal. With a bitter look on his face, Carson could only go forward and speak to Alicia. "Don''t worry! Miss nchard, I am a professional doctor. I swear by my medical ethics that I won''t lie to you! You women often lose weight to keep your body in shape, thus, you must understand thesemon points! Your weight increment is caused by pills. Starving yourself will not work. You must stop eating the pill! I have made an exception to hang this IV drip for you. It''s very expensive. If you don''t want to, you can wait for natural recovery. You just have to wait longer!" Carson looked at her earnestly. He changed his tone and added, "But, there is one thing. You have to eat a normal diet and sleep well. You can eat healthier and exercise. Otherwise, once the metabolism of the body is reduced, you won''t slim down even if you don''t eat. If this goes on for a long time, you could end up having anorexia. A skeleton-like body figure is not what you want, is it?" Finally, Alicia nodded and responded, "All right then!" "I''ll give you an IV drip an hourter!" Later, when the medical staff left, Frederick served the food. He wanted to feed her, but this time, Alicia took it directly and drank the soup. Frederick smiled, but he didn''t notice her drooping eyes which hid her sadness. He had worn condoms for protection, and yet he still gave her birth control pills. Was that for double protection? He didn''t want her to be pregnant with his child! After calming down, the sudden cognition brought Alicia into a bad mood. Although she didn''t want to get pregnant before, she minded it very much at this moment! She thought of their first time, the p, the false diagnosis, and their sh marriage... Chapter 66 Chapter 66 Alicia would not deny the fact that he would be responsible for his child. But, Frederick only regarded her as a ything. A scheming ything, that is. However, he did have an excuse to fool around with her legally. "How did I end up having a good impression of him?" Alicia wondered. Suddenly, Alicia felt that she was not only pathetic but also very cheap! Therefore, she kept eating without saying any words during this meal. Frederick didn''t know what was on her mind. He was thinking about the same matter, but he was wondering who was the one giving her the drug. After that day, Alicia''s perception of Frederick changed from the bottom of her heart. The rtionship between them became subtly different. One cared more, while the other had her guards up. Frederick was in the President''s office at Soaver International rubbing his aching temples while looking through some documents. There was a knock on the door. Frederick straightened up and said, "Come in!" Seeing that it was Chet, he instantly leaned back in his chair. "What happened? Are you very tired?" Chet asked. Walking forward, Chet handed him a document file and a car key. "I have gotten the car. I''ll send it to your home. It''s a white Bentley!" "Okay!" Frederick nodded and raised his hand. He signaled Chet to sit down.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! "What can I do for you?" Chet asked. It seemed that he was not going to ask about the car! "The n can be carried out now! Let''s start with Hallie!" Frederick said. Chet looked up and was obviously shocked. "Have you made up your mind?". For so many years, Frederick hadn''t had a head-on confrontation. Why did he suddenly make up his mind? Besides, she was never on their list. What did they do to provoke him like this? "I''m just taking back what belongs to me!" Frederick replied. He got up and went to pour two cups of coffee. "There should be some shares in Hallie''s hands! Get someone to check her family background! This woman is snobbish and short- sighted! She likes rich and powerful men, and she likes to y around when she has someone powerful backing her up! She''s an eyesore!" Frederick continued saying. He didn''t want to argue with her at first. However, she had bullied one of his! Hearing this, Chet understood what he meant. "I got it! I will arrange for a handsome manager who just came back from abroad for her!" "Okay!" Frederick took a sip of coffee and added, "Do it properly! Remember, this matter has nothing to do with us!" "I understand!" Chet said. It was another busy day. This day, Alicia didn''t have to go to the nightclub to dance. She had just handed in a manuscript and had nothing to do instantly. Alicia was then staring nkly at the computer. "Alicia, we are leaving!" "Bye!" Alicia replied. She waved goodbye to her colleagues one by one. For the first time, she was shrouded in a deep sense of loneliness. Suddenly, she found that in the past three years, except for making money, there was nothing left in her life. Her former only friend, Lindsay, had also stabbed her in the back. In the past, no matter how bad it used to be, she could still go back to her family. She could go back to her home, drink some hot soup that her mother had prepared, and slept soundly at night. But currently, although she still had a home, she couldn''t go there. Otherwise, her mother would be worried and start throwing questions at her. Should she go back to that home? Was Landrum Garden her home? She didn¡¯t want to go back! She took her time cleaning up the office. Inadvertently, her eyes fell on the back of her slender hand, and she realized that she seemed to look slimmer. "I''ve lost weight, haven''t I?" she murmured. Her small face, the slightly sharp jaw, and the taut skin... It was what she was familiar with! The corners of her mouth froze halfway as they were lifted. "It''s really because of the birth control pills!" she thought. Thinking of this, Alicia was a little disappointed. She didn''t want to go back home. She started to hate the night. Carrying her bag, she went out of the door and got on a bus. Then, she got off and went to a small eatery nearby. After having a te of pasta, she couldn''t help but let out a long sigh. She didn''t expect that having nothing to do would be a form of torture. "Alicia! Did you forget who you used to be? What a tough life it is now! You should just go home!" she thought to herself. After mocking herself, Alicia went to look for a nearby bus stop. As soon as she crossed the road, a familiar ck car suddenly came into her sight. "Isn''t this... Frederick''s car? Why is it here?" she wondered. Following the direction of the car, she noticed a magnificent hotel down the road. "No wonder! He must havee here to entertain some clients!" she thought. She was wondering if she should wait and take a lift back home. Alicia was about to take out her cell phone to ask while wandering and hesitating, but when she looked up, she saw that Frederick had already appeared at the door. Beside him stood a beautiful woman in a white trouser and suit. The woman''s straight, ck hair was shining under the light. She wore a white jacket and long white trousers. She was tall and slender, with a beautiful and capable look. No one knew what they were talking about, but their behavior was quite intimate. Alicia didn''t know why she had to hide. She turned around and ran to the back of a car on the other side of the road. At the door, Frederick patted Kaylee Vives''s back to help her calm down, seeing that she was having hups. "Are you all right?" Shaking her head, the woman couldn''t hide the sadness on her face. "It''ste. I''ll call Carson!" Frederick said. As soon as Frederick turned around, his sleeves were pulled tightly by someone. "Frederick, if I''m not my brother''s sister and if my grandpa didn''t do you a favor, you wouldn''t even have this meal with me, would you?" Frederick spun around and looked at his arm, but he didn''t push her away in the end. "You are talking nonsense again. You''ve drunk too much!" Kaylee kept shaking her head as she began to feel a little emotional. "I know what I''m talking about. I''m not drunk! Frederick, I know that you hate women, except for Danica! But why, why would you rather marry someone than to give me a chance? You clearly know that I''ve always liked you all these years. I''ve just been away for a while. Why did you¡ª" Frederick''s expression changed, and his voice instantly chilled to the freezing point. "Kaylee!" "Sure enough, you only care about her! Whenever I mention her, you would get angry. Only she is different!" Kaylee yelled. Kaylee withdrew her hand and suddenly covered her mouth with her hands. She was in tears and looked as if she was going to sit on the ground. Frederick reached out his hand and held her up. His voice also softened a little. "Since you know me, don''t talk nonsense anymore! Kaylee, I have always treated you as my sister! You are different from the others. I don''t want to hurt you, do you understand? You will always be my sister and you will find the person who belongs to you!" She understood, but she was also sad! Did she not even have the right to be sad just because of her identity? Why did he treat Danica so differently? Why didn''t he like any other woman? Kaylee threw herself into his arms and held him tightly. "Frederick..." He pushed her away several times, but he couldn''t get rid of her. Frederick could only take out his cell phone and send a message to Carson. On the other side of the road, Alicia stirred as she watched this scene from a distance, not hearing the conversation between them. Chapter 67 Chapter 67 He was holding another woman? Alicia didn''t know how she got home, but she never stopped thinking about what she had witnessed just now. When she entered the house, she didn''t even notice the car parked on the side. When he came out of the bathroom, Frederick saw her entering the room in a daze. "Where have you been? It''s sote already." Alicia was surprised and let out a cry. He was back already? Looking at her surprised look, Frederick frowned as well. "What did you do behind my back? Why do you look so frightened?" Who on earth was the one who did something behind her back? In an instant, Alicia felt that he was an eye- sore while looking at him. "I only went out for a meal!". She turned around and went to take her nightdress. She wondered if she should ask about what she had witnessed just now. After thinking for a long time, she still swallowed it. Unnoticedly, she showed a little of her gloominess. After washing up, Alicia climbed into bed and pulled the quilt forcefully. Frederick couldn¡¯t ignore it at this moment. Taking out the car key, he handed it to her and said, "You have a driving license, don''t you? This is for you!" It was the key to the white Bentley. Looking at it for a moment, Alicia turned her head away and said, "I don''t want it!" Did hee to coax her after being with another woman? Who knew if it was the woman who didn''t want it? Alicia was a smart woman. Apparently, Frederick felt her agitation. Thus, he held back his temper. "What''s wrong? You are in a bad mood. Do you not like it or do you have your own preference?" Suddenly realizing that she was throwing a tantrum at him, Alicia couldn''t help but be surprised by her own actions. What was wrong with her? Did she really regard him as her husband? Why was she feeling sad now? Staring at his handsome face, Alicia pursed her lips. The man in front of her was not someone she could give her heart to. She had learned her lesson from the previous experience. How could she still be confused? Finally, she suppressed all the emotions that she shouldn''t have and responded, "How can I go to work with such a car? I will be criticized!" Besides, she couldn''t afford to maintain it! It would cost her a lot just to take good care of it. Without thinking too much, Frederick raised his hand and poked her puffy cheek. "It''s just a tool for transportation! Can''t you have a rich rtive or friend? Just drive the car. Someone will help you with the regr maintenance! Do you want toe homete every day and let me wait for you?" Frederick said. Alicia did not speak, but she knew what he meant. The car was for her to drive, not a gift for her! The sudden realization made her feel at ease, but also made her inexplicably unhappy. It seemed that she was cheap in his eyes! However, when she thought that if he gave her arge sum of money frequently, she would not be happy either! The contradictory thoughts were tearing her apart, while Frederick''s hand had quietly reached out to her. It was another passionate night, like every other time. However, there was always a moment when Alicia couldn''t enjoy herself, let alone feel happy. The night was intoxicating, but it was also dark andplicated. Fortunately, Frederick went on a business trip the next day, and Alicia got a chance to breathe. The nchards used to have a Bentley at home and Alicia had driven it before. After a period of hesitation, she still started the engine. Although she was a little unfamiliar at first, she got better after driving it for some days. As expected, on the day she drove the car to thepany, everyone talked about it. After all, only the bosses drove BMW or Audi. Yet, she suddenly drove a Bentley which was estimated to cost a million dors. She was bombarded with questions. She said that it was a distant uncle who lent it to her. As for the car, she didn''t know anything about it. Her colleagues in the office questioned her about the car but she said she didn''t know anything about it. Hence, they left her alone. However, there was another rumor in thepany in less than half a day, which was that Alicia had a sugar daddy and she was worth a Bentley! Alicia did not bother to exin. Some things would only be worse when exined. Suddenly, she felt that the rtionship between her and Frederick seemed to have found the right bnce. It would be easier for her to regard their rtionship as such. During tea time in the afternoon, Alicia went to get a cup of coffee. As soon as she came back to the office, she saw Miriam holding a document, shouting angrily. "Vera ckmore is such a psycho! She is ugly and yet she wants to find a rich guy. Now, she''s spreading rumors about Alicia. She said that Alicia has found an ugly sugar daddy. She just can''t take it that Alicia has a better life than her. She even wanted to check who the Bentley belonged to. D*mn! I am so angry!" Miriam said. "If you look at her face, you will also feel disgusted by it..." Miriam continued. "Why do you even care about her? Who doesn''t know that she has been pursuing Connor Snyder for a long time and yet he has feelings for Alicia? Since she wants to be a clown, just let her be!" another woman replied. "That''s true! Even the gorgeous Alicia is toozy to talk to her! It''s really a show of status! Even if she wants to find a sugar daddy, I guess she has to pay for it!" one of the men said. N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material. "Gee, your words are even more vicious!" Listening to her colleagues'' conversation, Alicia felt warm in her heart. "For the sake of you guys, I''ll treat you all to tea this afternoon! Order whatever you like!" "Wow, Alicia! If this gets out, wouldn''t your rumors get more? Then, I''ll have some mango tarts and a cup of milk tea!" "I want some doughnuts. I''m hungry!" "Just let them be jealous and hateful! Chris, go and collect it later, and make it a big fanfare! Let''s order from the famous Sweethouse!" Miriam said. The atmosphere was so joyous that Alicia also smiled and nodded. "Okay!" To her, the rumors were nothing at all. In the past, she had experienced more tragic things. The people that cared for her were more important to her. In a blink of an eye, another week had passed. One day, thinking that Frederick was still on a business trip, Alicia went to get some daily necessities and picked a few clothes after work. She was ready to go home to see her mother and have a meal with her. She was going to pick up her car. When she looked up, she saw that the pedestrian light at the intersection was going to turn green. She picked up her speed and suddenly hit something. The things in her hand fell and scattered all over the ground. "I''m sorry-" "I''m sorry!" They both apologized while picking the things up. Both of them stood up at the same time, and their eyes met. Both of them were shocked. "Alicia nchard?" "Victoria? Victoria As?" Before Alicia came to her senses, a big hug had alreadye over. "Is it really you? Long time no see!" Stunned, Alicia did not respond for a long time. Alicia recalled what had happened a year ago. On that day, she was meeting Lindsay enthusiastically. However, everything turned out to be a conspiracy! Chapter 68 Chapter 68 Was it a coincidence? Or was she another Lindsay? Victoria used to be her roommate and her best friend in university, but at this moment, Alicia suppressed all the excitement in her heart. She was no longer the Alicia in the past. In the past three years, she had clearly seen the world and the acts of humans. She must protect herself from being hurt. ''Alicia, you''ve forgotten me, haven''t you?" Victoria said. When she came back to her senses, she quickly stuffed all the things back into her bag. Victoria raised her hand and waved it in front of her eyes. "I''ll be sad if you''ve forgotten me!" "Alicia, I''ve heard about what had happened to you! Jeremy is really a coward! But during that time, I went abroad for an interview. When I came back, I couldn''t contact you anymore! I didn''t expect to meet you here." Victoria took out her cell phone excitedly. "How are you doing now? I''ve only found out that your family went bankrupt when I went to Bayton City and that you don''t live there anymore! Where do you live now? Are you on a business trip, or are you staying in Casterwich City? My family is in Casterwich City! If you are free, let''s hang out! I used to go to your house frequently! Give me your phone number! I am so happy to see you! You are very mean. I have left you so many messages on the Inte but you''ve never replied to me¡ª" "Victoria!" Alicia stopped her. Alicia couldn''t hide her emotions when she spoke, but she still had some scruples. "I am no longer Miss nchard from before!" Looking at Victoria''s clothes, she was beautiful and fashionable, just like the past. Alicia remembered the time where they were the famous, rich, and youngdies of the upper ss. They shared the same hobbies because of their interests so that they often hang out together. But at present, everything has changed. She was unsure if they could continue their friendship! "Alicia! What are you talking about? Are you going to hide from me if I''m a beggar now?" Seeing that she seemed to be a little angry, Alicia instinctively grabbed her hand. "No! Victoria, I mean, I am afraid that I can''t join your circle now!" "What circle? When I''m with you, it''s our circle! Oh, don''t be so hypocritical! Come on, give me your phone number. In the past, why didn''t you let the unbelievably wealthy Lena Brown into your circle? However, you were like a sister to that poor little girl at that time." "That was Bianca, she was a nice girl!" Alicia responded. Thinking of her friend, Alicia couldn''t help but squint her eyes with a smile. Indeed, how could she not believe her best friend? They took out their cell phones and exchanged phone numbers. After talking for a while, Victoria''s cell phone rang again. She turned around and quickly answered the call. Then, she turned to Alicia in a hurry. "Alicia, I can''t talk to you for now. My mother is urging me to go home, and she''s angry! I will contact you again tomorrow. Let''s hang out and have a chat when we both have the time! I miss the days we had together in college. These years, I have been running around and I seldom meet up with friends! If there is anything I can help with, don''t hesitate to call me," Victoria said. "Alright!" Alicia nodded. Alicia smiled with a squint. "Go home now! I also want to go home and have dinner with my mother!" Soon, they parted ways, and their footsteps became light at the same time. They waved their hands in the air across the road and then left in their own cars. Alicia received a phone call from Victoria the next day. They chose a ce and enjoyed a big meal. It was not expensive, but it was in line with their taste. When they walked out, Victoria rubbed her belly and said, "The two foodies have gathered together again!" "Aren''t you ashamed to say that? We are women and yet we''ve eaten to the extent where the owner of the buffet shop has noticed us." Aliciaughed heartily. "That''s because we are pretty!" Victoria joked. "Narcissist!" While bickering, the familiar feeling seemed to bring them back to the past. When their eyes met, both of them couldn''t help butugh out loud. "I was really happy back then! If I didn''t have a stomachache thest time, I would have gone there again!" Victoria said. Thinking of the buffet shop which resurfaced a lot of happy memories, Alicia got rather emotional. Unfortunately, the buffet shop was closed down. Later, she fell in love with someone. Thus, she rarely went out with Victoria. Thinking about it at the moment, she felt somewhat regretful! Life was constantly changing! "Whenever you return from eating, you would always dance to lose weight! However, you can sit for an afternoon now. It''s really enjoyable!" Aliciaughed. "How can you say that to me? Didn''t you exercise with me?" Victoria rolled her eyes at Alicia. The next second, both of themughed. Thinking of something, Victoria suddenly stopped and said, "Hey, I''ve eaten a lot again! There is a fashion party tonight. It seems to be not far away from here. Let''s go and have a look!" "Oh? Can I go in casually? In the past two years, I''ve never participated in these things! Moreover, you know that I am now an officedy!" Alicia replied. "You are wearing a famous clothing brand which I don''t own yet. We''ll just have a look. Why are you thinking so much? I won''t let anyone bully you. Let''s go!" Dragging Alicia, Victoria made a phone call to confirm the address. Sure enough, the venue was only a street away. The two of them walked and took a shortcut. They arrived in less than ten minutes. A grand fashion party was entering its climax at The Great Glory Hotel. The two of them just wrote their name and went in smoothly. At this time, it seemed that some activities were being held in the center, and everyone dressed in designer clothes had gathered around the stage. "Congrattions, Sir! You can see that this is a very meaningful party! I wee everyone to participate in it. As long as you put on our clothes and show your charm, you will not only help in charity but you may also meet your next lover! Gentleman, as soon as you donate the money, you can have a dance with the girl you like!" the host said. Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. "The winner will not only get a 10,000 dors award but also get a set of world- ss famous brand cosmetics products worth 8,000 dors. The hotel will give you a discount card too! Miss No. 4, please -" the host announced. Looking at the clumsy dancers on the stage, Victoria and Alicia couldn''t help but grin. After the song ended, someone really did rush to offer a price. Victoria shook her head and poked at Alicia. "Hey, how can she get such a high price! Sure enough, they don''t know the real deal. Why don''t you sign up and show them what a real dance is!" Although Alicia didn''t want topete, she wanted to win because of the prize. Victoria pulled her backstage. At this instant, a tall figure was pushed in through the front door... Chapter 69 Chapter 69 "CEO Frederick, it''s still early! I''m just asking you toe in and y for a while. Why are you in such a hurry to leave?" "Maybe next time. I''m really quite tired now!" Frederick, who had just returned from a business trip, only wanted to go home. His friends were still trying to persuade him and blocked the door. Standing aside, Chet smiled as he watched. "Frederick, it''s hard to refuse their kindness. Just stay for ten more minutes! You guys, why are you in such a hurry to meet up? We can do it when we are free. Frederick just came back from a meeting!" "We got it! You are really good at talking! Frederick, we have something to tell you. Just give us ten minutes!" Several young men pushed Frederick to the rest area in the corner. After entering backstage, Alicia simply filled a document and then went to pick outfits with Victoria. She realized that the clothes provided by the organizer were not only performance clothes but also some branded clothing. In addition to charity, they also wanted to sell their new clothes. Therefore, this was a way to show off the clothes. The design of the clothes was not casual and even a little unique which could attract people''s attention. Therefore, these clothes were more suitable for magazines, stage shows, parties, nightclub activities, and red carpet events. They were targeting celebrities and rich youngdies who were not lacking in money. The clothes were ready- made and the size was limited. Not every piece of clothing could be worn. Hence, many people had limitations in making their choice. With Victoria''spany, Alicia felt reassured. She was happily choosing her clothes. "Hey, this is beautiful!" After picking a ck dress, Victoria showed it to Alicia. She raised her hand, and Alicia pushed it away in disgust. Looking at Victoria''s clothes, she was beautiful and fashionable, just like the past. Alicia remembered the time where they were the famous, rich, and youngdies of the upper ss. They shared the same hobbies because of their interests so that they often hang out together. But at present, everything has changed. She was unsure if they could continue their friendship! "Hmph, you have such a good figure. What are you afraid of? But, it''s true that this outfit is a little too revealing!" While muttering to herself, Victoria hung the dress back. "Alicia, my design wille out in the next season. Can you model for me? In the past, your design was counted as one of the best. It''s a pity that you don''t work in this field now! If you want to do it, you cane to my design studio! I can empty half of the office for you and you can think of your own brand! If you are famous in the future, you can even leave and have your own studio!" Alicia''s hand paused as she was going through the outfits. She felt a little hurt and dejected. "I have put that down for a long time and I have forgotten a lot about it! I also like my current job! I am very happy to wear the clothes that you''ve designed! Don''t design those revealing clothes for me. I am very picky!" Alicia said. Fashion design was their major course and also her dream, but the reality was so cruel. Her whole life changed due to the ident three years ago. She had to give up on fashion, something that she loved since she was a child. She couldn''t find a suitable job with that major and she had to make a living! "Alicia, I can''t talk to you for now. My mother is urging me to go home, and she''s angry! I will contact you again tomorrow. Let''s hang out and have a chat when we both have time! I miss the days we had together in college. These years, I have been running around and I seldom meet up with friends! If there is anything I can help with, don''t hesitate to call me," Victoria said. When she couldn''t even fill her stomach, her hobby was just sumptuous! But, she no longer thought about it. At least, she could still dance. "I got it, I got it! Hey, how about this one?" Victoria asked. A bright redcy dress came into view, and Victoria screamed. Several women came over wanting to take it, but they could only leave when they looked at the size. "If you wear this and perform belly dance, you must be very stunning! I remember that you knew the dance moves, right? When the timees, you will stun all the audience! If no one bids, I will bid you myself!" Victoria said. Patting her chest, Victoria had a heroic look on her face. "Yes, but it looks like it''s very small!" Alicia said. "If you can''t wear it, then they can throw it away! Go and have a try. I''ll submit the music request for you!" As soon as they got the number, Victoria''s cell phone rang again. "Why can''t we go tomorrow? I''m with my friend! Why don''t I look for youter?" "All right, all right, I''ll go back as soon as possible!" Victoria said. Victoria was still answering some phone calls as Alicia was about to go on the stage. It seemed that she was very busy, and Alicia also got a little worried. She had changed her clothes and it would be a pity to give up now. "Victoria, why don''t you leave first? It''s not a big deal anyway. I''ll stay for a while!" Alicia said as soon as Victoria put down her phone. "How can I do that? How can I leave you alone here? What if something happens? There''s no one to take care of you! We have to leave together! Why don''t we leave now? My cousin said that he has something urgent to do and insisted on meeting me! I guess he must have broken up with a girl again! It''s mainly because he was greatly cheated thest time. I''m afraid that something bad will happen to him..." Hearing her words, Alicia was happier than winning the prize. She pushed Victoria to the door. "All right, just go! This is not a nightclub. Who dares to drag me away? Don''t worry! I will be on the stage soon. I''ll dance for a while and I will go hometer! It will be okay!" Alicia said. Victoria was still a little worried, but her cell phone rang again at this moment. She could only nod. "Then, when you are done, don''t forget to send me a message! I really have to go first!" Victoria said. As she pressed the answer button, she reminded Alicia one more time before she trotted away while waving her hand. For the first time, Alicia really felt the difference between friends. If it were Lindsay, she would have left much earlier! Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. Soon, it was Alicia''s turn. As Victoria said, an exotic belly dance instantly excited the audience. The music was not over yet and people had already started bidding. "50,000 dors!" A man raised the price and the audience burst into a round of warm apuse. Alicia was shocked as she took a bow. After all, 30,000 dors was the highest bid in the previous dances. "80,000 dors!" "90,000 dors!" The amount rose quickly in the blink of an eye. Alicia was ttered and looked around. Her movement obviously stopped. Brian Haskell? Why was he here? Initially, he came here as a special guest, but his appearance undoubtedly caused a sensation again. Before she could recover from her shock, another familiar voice came. "100,000 dors!" She turned her head and saw that it was Jeremy. Alicia was unhappy to see him. Therefore, she got annoyed when the two of them bid from the floor. Sometimes, people''s thoughts were so strange. The more expensive an item was, the more people felt that it was a treasure. More and more people wanted to join in the bid. When Alicia came to her senses again, it was already close to 200,000 dors. She lowered her head, with only one thought in her mind, "When can I go down?" The feeling of waiting for the price was horrible! Unwillingly, Jeremy shouted again, "210,000 dors!". Taking a deep breath, Alicia scolded in her heart, "You are insane!" At this time, another low and domineering familiar voice rose in the air. "300,000 dors!" Chapter 70 Chapter 70 "You are crazy!" Alicia muttered again. After a pause, she abruptly raised her head. Her mind went nk! Frederick! He had returned! "F*ck! I''ve been caught again!" she thought. In an instant, her hand which was holding the hem of her skirt fiddled nervously. Alicia felt so guilty abouting here. If it weren''t for them, she would have already finished dancing and got the money! Oh, no! This time, she was doomed! As soon as Frederick spoke, everyone stopped bidding. When another young man was about to raise his hand, his hand was pressed down by Chet. He saw a man who was about to leave putting on a gloomy face. In this city, no one dared topete with Frederick in terms of money. Offending him meant offending The Four Great Masters of Casterwich City. Everyone had to think twice about it! Not to mention that at this moment, it was just for a woman! On the stage, the host was shocked. When he soon came back to his senses, he quickly said, "Congrattions, Sir!" Then, Alicia was brought onto the dance floor by Frederick. Along the way, she hung her head and did not even dare to look at him. She felt like her heart almost exploded. He spent 300,000 dors in vain, and she only felt that this was the end for her. Thinking about it, Alicia was flustered and suddenly stepped on his foot again. Alicia was so scared that her face turned pale. "I''m, I''m sorry!" Frederick''s arms were wrapped around her waist, but he only responded with a "Hmm". How could she make such a mistake even when she was doing something she was good at. She was speechless. "Don''t make any mistakes, don''t be distracted!" Alicia kept reminding herself. However, the more afraid she was, the more mistakes she made. Alicia stepped on Frederick''s foot several times although she would instantly jump away and try her best to avoid herself from doing so whenever she touched Frederick''s toes. At the end of the dance, her heart was beating wildly. Finally, the dance ended. After a moment of silence, Frederick said, "I''ll give you ten minutes, change your clothes!" As soon as he finished speaking, Frederick turned around and left. With a buzz in her head, Alicia''s palms were sweating. "I''m really going to die this time!" She knocked on her head as she walked backstage. "No, no. I have to think of an excuse!" Alicia thought. While she was changing her clothes in a hurry, Victoria called her. She quickly picked up the phone. She didn''t mention anything about Frederick and told Victoria she was fine. However, the phone call made her calm down. The doubts and worries she had vanished instantly. Unconsciously, she began to talk about it. "Vicki, I''m so unlucky. I''m caught by my boyfriend who I''m quite fond of! Oh, what should I do?" Alicia couldn''t exin about Frederick clearly, thus, she could only ask a vague question. "Silly girl! Are there any men that you can''t handle? As usual, just act like a spoiled child! Besides, is there anyone more charming than you are? Remember what you did when I didn''t want to go to the buffet? Did I notpromise? I couldn''t stand it! I don''t believe that men can stand it either!" "Besides, there was President Lanes who sent flowers to the school gate every day. He wanted to give you money and look after you. Didn''t he fall into your beauty trap with just a few phone calls?" Victoria reminded her. Alicia rolled her eyes as she took a deep breath. "Hey, Vicki, are you my friend? You are making me sound like a vixen! Who was the one that came up with such a nasty idea to make me talk about those disgusting things on the phone? But, it turned out that it really worked. We had a hard time asking him to leave us alone!" "It doesn''t matter whether it''s a good idea. We just need it to work!" Victoria said. Nodding, Alicia felt that it was quite reasonable, but she was still uncertain. "Am I really good at doing that?" Why did she feel that she was more like a tough woman? "Oh, my! Are you doubting my judgment? You haven''t seen how you looked when you were in love! When you were on campus standing under the tree and hugging Jeremy from behind, you were really beautiful! You didn''t see his eyes. He was love-sick. I even wanted to get into a rtionship because of that!" Suddenly realizing something, Victoria apologized. "I''m sorry, Ally. I shouldn''t have mentioned that!" "It doesn''t matter. It''s all in the past. Nothing can''t be said! I''ll listen to you! Vicki, I can''t talk anymore. I''m in a hurry to change my clothes and leave!" After hanging up the phone, Alicia ran out before she could remove her makeup. She wanted to tell Frederick that she had already participated in thepetition after all, and if she didn''t get the reward, she would feel like she was wronged. As soon as she walked out of the changing room, she saw that Frederick was already standing at the door. She stopped and gasped, looking at him pitifully. There was no expression on his face. Frederick turned around and spoke, "Let''s go!¡± Walking forward, Alicia pulled his sleeve and said, "Hubby..." Noticing that she seemed to be in a daze and her eyes were still ncing back, Frederick calmly frowned. "Well, can you wait for me for a while?" The result was not announced yet! It was 300,000 dors and she had a great chance of winning! "Is there something else you want to do?" "Just give me two minutes. Let me talk to the manager!" Frederick nodded and Alicia slipped away the next second. After a while, Frederick realized that she hadn''te out yet. Hence, he headed in. He looked around and saw her talking to a man in the corner. "Please, help me! I really have something to do, and I have a great chance of winning! If I win, can you send the prize to me? I can''t wait until this is over! Or can Ie tomorrow and get it? Is that okay? Please?" Alicia pleaded. "Miss, I''m not the person in charge of this matter. I can''t make the decision. Why don''t you tell him when hees back?" When Frederick approached and heard the conversation between them, his face fell. "Alicia nchard!" Was the reward so hefty that she needed to please him? At this moment, the person in charge appeared. After some negotiation, he made a decision on the spot. "Of course! Don''t worry, Miss. I will send the prize to you if you win it!1'' With a smile, Alicia bowed and said, "Thank you! Thank you very much!" In an instant, the person in charge got startled as he nced at Frederick. "You don''t have to say that. That''s what I should do!" Frederick was unhappy. He asked, "Aren''t you leaving yet?" Sensing that Frederick''s self-esteem was probably challenged, Alicia whirled around and chased after him. At the entrance to the elevator, Alicia caught up with him and gave him a hug. "Hubby!" Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! However, a scorching gazended on her at this moment... Chapter 71 Chapter 71 Jeremy? She subconsciously wanted to withdraw her hand, but halfway through, she suddenly stopped. Instead, she reached out and held on to Frederick''s clothes tightly. Why should she restrain herself in front of Jeremy? After that, she fixed her gaze on Frederick. However, she did not know that her subconscious action had saved her life. At this time, the door of the elevator opened. Frederick turned slightly and wrapped his arm around her waist. Then, the two of them entered the elevator. The door slowly closed. Only then did he let go of her. When she returned to her senses, she held his arm and said, "Hubby, it''s not that I didn''t listen to you. I wasn''t trying to make you mad either! Weren''t you on a business trip? While I was alone at home, I could not help myself but overthink..." "I was afraid that I might disturb you. Thus, I came out with Vicki! I thought that I could do something good and get some money too. That was why I went up on stage!" she exined. She continued, "Hubby, I really did not want to embarrass you, nor did I want to make trouble for you! I know that you are very capable, but 300,000 dors is not a small amount. Your money did not fall from the sky, did it? You are so hardworking, and you even need to go on business trips. I just wanted to do something charitable, am I not right?" "Hubby, can you not be angry with me?" Along the way, she didn''t stop talking, but Frederick didn''t utter a word either. To be honest, he actually missed her chattering voice very much. When they left the hotel, Alicia hugged him again. "Hubby, can''t you forgive me this one time? Hmm?" She tugged on his clothes and slightly raised her chin to rub his arms. She looked so well-behaved, so much so that it made him feel pity for her! Although he was much more at ease, he was still able to see through her thoughts. "What are you talking about? Were you there to hang out or were you there for the reward? Is the reward that attractive? Are you that short of money?" He nced at her and said. ording to Chet, her sry was not considered low. Had she said that she did not have enough money to spend in the past, he could understand her. However, ever sincest month, he had asked others to send her new clothes, shoes, and hats regrly. He even gave her 30,000 dors this month. In addition to her sry and bonus, what could she possibly buy to spend all her money on before the end of the month? "It''s indeed not enough!" she said. At that moment, Alicia had obviously hesitated. She did not know whether she should talk about her father''s situation. However, her pride prevented her from wanting other people to sympathize with her. Moreover, she did not want him to feel like she only wanted more money from him. He giving her money willingly was totally different than having her ask for it! She paused for a while, and Frederick seemed to understand her. He asked, "I did not see you buying anything expensive! Where is your money? Where did you spend it on?" Hopefully, she wasn''t cheated out of her money! "It was the birthday of a very important friend of mine. I gave her a pair of earrings. It was somewhat expensive!" Alicia replied. Seeing that she had no choice left, she could only make up an excuse. She just needed to get past this obstacle first! Otherwise, things wouldn''t end well for her! He seemed to have epted her exnation and tapped her forehead. "From now on, I''ll give you 30,000 dors per month! If you overspend, just let me know. Don''t try to get money by doing these, and don''t attract other people''s attention!" he said. When he thought about those two men who knew her identity and bidpetitively for her, it annoyed him for some reason. No matter how much he wanted to repudiate it, he could not deny that this woman, who had given him her innocence, was different from the rest! N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material. Seeing his softened attitude, Alicia nodded. "Alright, as long as you are not angry!" Due to the sudden increase in her ie, the burden of her father''s medical expenses on her was greatly reduced. Although this made her feel somewhat bad, she could no longer care about her own feelings at present. They had just gotten married, and he could not bear to treat her badly. Hence, Frederick hugged her and they got into the car. They snuggled up sweetly, not realizing that they have started to see each other as someone important. Jeremy followed them all the way out to the entrance of the hotel. He watched them leave and stood there for a long time. That night, Alicia was almost ''tortured'' to death by Frederick. When the next daylight shone, her legs were still visibly shaking. When she arrived at thepany, she was still wondering to herself: How long has he been this deprived? As soon as she sat down, she heard her colleague''s screams from afar. "Look, what a shocking piece of news! Master Clements spent 300,000 dors to have a beautiful woman dance with him-" "What? Who? Which supermodel did he dance with?" "To h*ll with the media saying that he does not get close to women. Obviously, he just hasn''t met the right person. Look at him, he showed his true personality in an instant! It even says here that she was taken away on the spot!" "He is so handsome and bold. Even if he does not give me money, I would have gone with him!" Alicia was shocked and broke out in a cold sweat. She thought, "Was I photographed?" Fortunately, at this time, Miriam sighed-- "It''s a pity that this woman''s face was blocked! What kind of woman would have such a charm to be able to tackle Master Clements?" "Didn''t you read the following post? Some sloppy men were shouting that they wanted to bring her back and that they regretted not bidding for her! They said that she was such a beauty that it would make anyone tempted!" "I see it now! She has curves and her waist is slim too. Her skin is fair and she has beautiful long legs... They said that it would even be worth it to be choked to death by her legs! It''s so funny!" "Do you think there is such a woman in this world? I want to see how perfect she is with my own eyes! It''s obvious that they are just h*rny! They can''t even bepared with Master Clements. He can defeat them with his wealth!" As she looked down, Alicia''s face suddenly darkened as she thought, "D*mn, what the hell is going on?" She was on her nerves all day. Fortunately, nothing strange happened. No matter how hot this topic was, she was only described as a "mysterious woman". As long as she was not exposed in the photo, she could keep her worries away! Before getting off work, Alicia received a verification call from the person in charge. As expected, Alicia''s mood was elevated after learning that the reward will be delivered to her. After hanging up the phone, she sent a message to Victoria to inform her. She only received Victoria''s reply after work. However, it waspletely different from what she expected. [There''s something that I want to tell you, but I don''t know if I should let you know. Jeremy is about to be engaged, do you know that?] Alicia was stunned for two seconds. After a while, she replied, [He has nothing to do with me!] After exchanging a few lines, they ended their chat. Alicia''s mood was more or less affected when she exited her office building. Victoria''s words kept echoing in the back of her head. "Ally, ask yourself, have you really let him go? Is the life you have right now the life you really want? What about your future? Don''t regret your choices when it is toote! If you are unsure, why don''t you give yourself another chance to buy some time? Don''t act on impulse!" Victoria texted her this earlier on. Alicia asked herself over and over again, but before she could find the answer, a red invitation card came into her sight! Chapter 72 Chapter 72 She raised her head and saw a face that she disliked. "We will be engaged on the 10th of next month. Jeremy asked me to send you an invitation!" Lindsay said, smiling from ear to ear. She appeared with blushed cheeks, red lips, and a red dress. Was this how a pregnant woman dress? "She must have put in a lot of effort to meet me!" Alicia took the card and replied with a chuckle, "You are making such a big deal out of this. Haven''t you learned the lesson from my past?" Three years ago, her wedding was much grander than Lindsay''s! What was there to show off? "Do you really think everyone is the same as you?" Lindsay sneered and gave her a sarcastic reply. She intentionally touched her belly. Alicia''s heart was churning, but the smile on her face remained. She replied, "Oh, I almost forgot, he got you pregnant! Is that the reason why he wants to marry you? Then, you should be more careful! Why are you still wearing high heels? Aren''t you afraid that he will change his mind at thest minute? He''s someone who can miss out on his own wedding. What would he think of this engagement? Ha!" She shook her head and revealed a smug look on her face. Lindsay''s face turned red on the spot. "Don''t curse me! I am not you! Do you really think everyone has a grudge against him like you?" Lindsay suddenly realized what she had said. She suddenly shut her mouth and bit her lower lip in annoyance. "What... did you say?" Alicia was shocked. She wondered, "I have a grudge against him? Did I mishear it?" "You want to trick me into telling you? I won''t! But I can tell you this, Jeremy is a good man, he has never forgotten you. He would still celebrate your birthday by eating cakes and drinking wine. On his birthday, he would drink and stay in a daze! He loves you, but what can he do about it? He won''t be with you, nor would he marry you! To him, you are just an item of the past! The only thing you can do is watch the person you love hugging me. All you can do is watch the three of us be a happy family... We will have our happiness!" Linsay responded. She then turned around and strode away proudly. Alicia did note back to her senses even after a long time. Apparently, there was a reason! She had even thought that there was some misunderstanding between their two families! But, how could it be possible? He came back from abroad. Her family had always been doing business in Bayton City. It was not a big business, but it could not be considered small either. Her father was also kind to people and had never offended anyone. Among the people he dealt with, none of them had the surname Pitcher! Her college life went smoothly too. She could not recall anything out of the ordinary happening! What kind of hatred was so deep that it took him so many years of nning? These disturbing thoughts bugged her, and Alicia could not calm down at all. When Victoria Altas met Alicia, it was alreadyte at night. Alicia was standing at the end of a bridge in a daze. She was alone, and she was still holding the invitation card. "I knew that you were only pretending when you said that you did not care! You have not eaten yet, right?" Victoria said. She walked forward and handed Alicia a hamburger. "Eat this! It''s inconvenient for me to bring anything else!" Alicia turned around, and her eyes were wet with tears. She hugged Victoria and cried loudly, "Vicki- " "Alright, alright, that''s enough! What happened to the arrogant and conceited Miss nchard? Who was the one who said that all men in the world were the same?" Victoria patted her back. She did not know how tofort her. In fact, ever since they had met each other, she looked up to Alicia. Of course, she did not know that it was also the same for Alicia. After Alicia vented her unhappiness, Victoria gave her another piece of tissue. Only then did Victoria know that Jeremy was going to marry Lindsay. He even had aplicated rtionship with Lindsay. "Trash should be put together! These two are perfect for each other! They are both shameless! Ally, how did he pursue you back then? It wasn''t just me, but everyone in school witnessed it too! You don''t even know what happened, how could we outsiders understand it?" Victoria said. She sighed and actually felt very sad for Alicia. Back then, Alicia was so elegant, gorgeous, and confident. She even had a good family background. The number of men who wanted her was so plentiful that they could line up and circle around the whole city twice. But, she kept a low profile at present and had changed a lot. She continued, "We all thought that he had fallen in love with you at first sight! It''s such a pity. You have even done so much for him! But it is understandable, a lot of people were envious of you guys. Lindsay was jealous, and she wanted to rece you! It''s a good thing that we know about her true nature earlier, right? Why do you feel sad for such people? I was hesitant in telling you when I first heard the news. I was afraid that you would regret it in the future!" "Once they get married, love is not a reason anymore! However, I did not expect them to have a child already! Had I known about it earlier, I did not have to say anything else! Children are a burden. Are you going to be their child''s stepmother?" she said. Victoria''s words were like a p on Alicia''s face. Her eyes got even wetter. She then told Victoria about Frederick, but she reced his name with "Uncle". She did not tell her who he was. Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! Victoria''s eyes widened on the spot. When she realized that Alicia did not continue speaking, she also did not ask further. She only shook her head. "You are already married? Then, why are you worried about this?" "I have loved him for three years, and I have waited for him for three years too! Vicki, to tell you the truth, no matter how unrestrained I am, no matter how much he hurt me, I know that it is bad for me to not be able to forget him! However, sometimes, love is not something that one can forget immediately! I also know that there are too many barriers between us, and it is impossible for us to work it out. But, I really have to find an answer! Maybe I have put too much effort into this, and I am reluctant to give up! Do you think that there''s a problem with me?" Alicia asked. Victoria said, "Since you know that there is something wrong with you, then it is not that serious yet!" Victoria tapped her forehead and stuffed the hamburger in Alicia''s hand. "You will have more energy to be sad after you eat this! Actually, you don''t have to force yourself. Maybe, you will meet another Jeremy one day. By then, you will naturally let him go! I think that your resistance and obsession are the real reason why you can''t let him go! Since you have decided to forget about him, then you should understand that there are no more connections between you two!" Victoria raised her foot and kicked the bottle on the ground with all her might. "After listening to your words, even I feel bad for you! This man is a sc*mbag! If I were you, to h*ll with his reasons, I would stab him with a knife for toying with my feelings! I don''t care about any grievances, he is wrong for treating you like this! There''s nothing wrong with your rtionship... Ally, think about these three years, how did you go through it? Didn''t you make it through? Just do it again, there are plenty of three years in your life. There will be a day when you truly forget about him, and you will find your Mr. Right! Maybe, you can even find a man better than him right now! By the way, The Four Great Masters of Casterwich City are all better than him. Some of them look good too. Do you want me to investigate them for you?" Alicia rolled her eyes. Victoria was definitely something. "No, no! I have my own goals!" Was she trying to scare her to death? At this time, her cell phone rang. "He is urging me to go back! He has a bad temper. I can''t afford to offend him. I have to go!" Was he in his fifties already? How old was he? Why did she find someone like that? Victoria couldn''t understand Alicia. These things suddenly popped up in Victoria''s mind, and she felt even more distressed for Alicia. She was afraid that Alicia would be sad, thus, she did not probe further. Chapter 73 Chapter 73 After a bout of venting, Alicia felt much better. This was the first time in three years where she did not have to keep her pain in her heart. She was still holding the hamburger that Victoria bought for her when she got into the car. She looked at it and smiled. A friend was much more reliable than any man. She understood the basis of Victoria''s words, but she was suddenly enlightened again when Victoria ensured her. She pondered the whole way back. Perhaps, Victoria was right. In the past three years, Alicia was so busy that she did not have time to think about her rtionship every day. Life was not that bad! If she did not meet him anymore, she would be the same as she was right now! The truth would be known eventually anyway! She should have a change of goals. But as for Frederick, she still believed that he was not her Mr. Right. After parking the car, the first thing that Alicia did was to change Frederick''s name on her cell phone from "Hubby" to "Uncle". Suddenly, she felt that this was a more appropriate title. If anyone who saw Frederick called her in the future, she did not even have to exin it to others! When she returned to the room, she saw Frederick standing in front of the French window with a ss of red wine in his hand. "Hubby¡ª"Alicia ran over. Just as she was about to reach out to hug him, she saw that he was already wearing pajamas. Alicia giggled and withdrew her hands. "You are back so early!" She was almost going to be scolded again! ncing at the clock on the wall, Frederick seemed to be a little dissatisfied with her withdrawal. He snorted and said, "Where did you mess around this time?" Alicia went to her wardrobe and took her pajamas. "Where did I go? I was having a burger with my friend! Is there anyone more attractive than my husband that would make me stay with them? Hubby, I''ll take a shower first! I can''t get close to you when I''m still so dirty!" She pouted her lips cutely and then ran into the bathroom. Only then did she feel relieved of the weight on her shoulders. Her husband ranked first among The Four Great Masters of Casterwich City! He was not worse than Jeremy at all! Unfortunately, he had a bad temper! After taking a shower, Alicia picked up the pajamas and realized that what she had brought in was the red nightdress she bought. The pair of butterflies on the chest of the pajamas was an eyesore. "Why did I take this one?" she wondered. Didn''t she put it aside already? After thinking for a while, she looked at her body which was wrapped in a towel. The towel was too short, thus, Alicia ended up changing into the nightdress. She habitually ced her hair in front of her to cover the areas where she did not want to gather attention. As soon as she got into bed, she quickly snuggled into Frederick''s arms and hugged him. She did not want him to see her dressed like this. "Hubby, I''ve washed. I smell good now!" What she actually meant was that she wanted to rest, and she did not want to be pushed away! Frederick''s slender fingers went through her hair, but he said something else, "Are you inviting me?" Huh? Alicia raised her head, and a passionate kissnded on her lips. "What a beauty!" Truth be told, she was exhausted. When she wore this nightdress, she did not want to get intimate with him. However, Frederick was already in the mood before she could speak. "Hubby?" She wondered if he would let her have a rest for a night. Their lips were attached, and Alicia gently pushed him away. However, Frederick did not understand her thoughts. He only felt that she was extremely charming in the red nightdress. She was so beautiful that his heart was racing! "This nightdress suits you very well!" With such an alluring sight, Frederick could not wait anymore. In the blink of an eye, a fierce storm had already broken out. Alicia did not know that every time she wore this dress, she looked prettier than anything else. It made him impulsive. He was heated up all night, and he could not forget about her at all! One day, when he knew about the profound meaning of it, it would have unimaginable consequences! Of course, this night was no exception. They were getting it on passionately all night long... In the next few days, no one disturbed Alicia. In addition, she was at peace with Frederick. Hence, Alicia''s mood gradually calmed down. One day, as soon as she finished her work at hand, her director called her. "The Wilderness Clubhouse? Mr. Gavin? I understand. Okay, I''ll be right there!" Alicia quickly wrote down the address and contact information and went out in a hurry. She turned on the navigation and headed straight to the destination. When she arrived at the entrance, she noticed that it was a super luxurious VIP club. She could not enter! Shemunicated with the security guard as she made a phone call. She was anxious like a cat on hot bricks. "I''m Mr. Gavin''s interpreter! I have his phone number. Can you help me verify and contact him? No one is answering the phone right now¡ª" "Miss, without a membership card, we can''t let you in! We must get you verified and check you thoroughly first!" the guard said. She was taken aback. "What?" "Everyone here is all well-known figures. What if you are just a reporter from a gossip tabloid site and have something up your sleeves? What should we do then?" "Then, why don''t you find a female staff member?" She was not going to let a man perform a body search on her. Alicia was getting restless because the time of the appointment was almost up. She almost cursed. Carson came out to change his card and saw Alicia at a nce who was stopped outside the hall. He asked about the situation. "I know this person. Let her in! If anything happens,e to me!" he told the guards. Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. "Yes, Master Vives!" Alicia was confused as she suddenly could enter, and quickly found the correct destination. She dashed in as she was running out of time. Naturally, she did not notice the acquaintances in the hall. It was only when she met the customers did she realize that Mr. Gavin was having a business talk with Jeremy. When the two of them saw each other, they were both shocked. Alicia was fluent in Russian and tranted for them professionally. From the conversation, she understood that there was a batch of equipment that needed to be exported to Russia. It was a customized order. Mr. Gavin was not fluent in English, thus, it was troublesome when it came to the technical specifications. Therefore, he needed an interpreter on the spot for easier "Mr. Gavin said that he needs these parts for the vehicles. Therefore, it must have high uracy. It would be best to have four decimal ces! They will send out the testing form and the contents needed for the documentation too. He hopes that you will be able toe up with a design that follows their way of work! If there are no problems, you may sign the contract!" After helping the two of them in negotiating, Alicia added, "He has some friends with him. He wants to introduce them to you and ask if you are interested in Polo?" Jeremy fixed his eyes on her as he nodded. "Sure!" She did not know how to y Polo, but she was still invited to watch the game. It was difficult for her to refuse. Hence, she could only go along. When Alicia saw the ''friends'' that Mr. Gavin mentioned, she almost fainted on the spot. There were two foreign men. Frederick and Carson were there too! Why must it be them? How small was this world? She wanted nothing more than having the Gods to strike her with lightning. At this time, Gavin''s voice could be heard. "Wow, this is just perfect! The four of you will be in a group, and we will be in the other group! Come on, let''s battle! Let these beautiful women be the cheerleaders..." Chapter 74 Chapter 74 No one objected, but Alicia clearly saw Frederick''s eyes narrowing twice. He was dissatisfied and it was obvious that he was moody. He looked at her from time to time, and Alicia knew that it was because of her! Alicia then blinked her eyes adorably and tried exining with her facial expressions. "I am very innocent, okay?" N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material. Unfortunately, her eyelids were almost cramping from the blinking, and yet he gave zero response. In the end, she had no choice but to follow the rest of the group to get prepared. Because she was wearing a formal suit, she was asked to change into sports attire. It was a simple T-shirt, long pants and a pair of white sneakers. Alicia was still technically Gavin''s interpreter, hence she apanied him throughout the game. She was also responsible for looking after the cell phones and some other personal equipment with two other assistants. Of course, she did not have to hold their personal belongings, but she had to carry her own belongings too. When she started walking, she stepped on something and slipped. Just as she was sure she was going to make a fool of herself, a pair of hands held her from behind and prevented her from falling. That was close! "Thanks-" Calmly, Alicia turned around, but the smile on her face froze. Jeremy? Did he actually help her? She was dazed in an instant. Based on her impression, she thought that Jeremy would only want nothing more than to see her make a fool of herself! However, in an instant, Jeremy withdrew his gaze and hands. He then took his stuff and strode out of the room. All of a sudden, her heart sank. As soon as she made another move, she felt a gloomy look resting on her. The next second, she saw Frederick walking past her with a swoosh. His strength was so powerful that it even made her stagger two steps back slightly. "Darn it! What is with my luck today? Today is really not a good day!" she thought. Alicia scratched her head irritably, and she followed the group out hurriedly. Soon, a grand formation was set up on the wide field. They got into a horizontal line, and there was a maroon red horse appearing in a strikingly imposing manner. Frederick was in the lead, dressed in ck with a white hat. He held a polo mallet in his hand and looked like a brave warrior on the battlefield. The sun shone on his bronze-colored skin. It was as if everyone could see the faint outline of his muscr body under the sun, stunning and magnificent. A wave of heat surged in Alicia''s heart. Thinking of his strong and warm chest, she could not help blushing and her heart started beating faster. "Wow! He''s so handsome! Come on! Come on!" the girls cheered. "Master Frederick! Master Frederick! I love you!" one woman screamed. "Red team! President Pitcher, go for it!" someone yelled. As the high-pitched cries came, Alicia nced from the corner of her eyes at the group of women who were screaming crazily. Her red lips slightly raised, and her eyes were secretly showing pride. "What are you yelling for? That''s my husband!" she thought to herself. Soon, dust was flying everywhere in the air with the clip-clop sounds of hooves. The two groups of people in the field were swinging their mallets at a high speed. They were valiant and loud, appearing like soldiers galloping on the battlefield. The scene was phenomenal. Alicia was standing at a distance, and trembles could be felt under her feet. She really wanted to shout and cheer, but in the end, she restrained herself. She could not! She belonged to the red team, hence she could not break the rules. She subconsciously did not want to cheer for her own team, especially for Jeremy. Therefore, she chose to be silent throughout the game. After having a round of the game on the field, everyone noticed that something was wrong. This match seemed to have turned into a two- personpetition. Frederick was not in a good mood and he seemed to be venting his anger. As for Jeremy, he was eager to perform and was unwilling to fall behind. For a long time, these two were chasing the ball back and forth, and everyone else just became onlookers. Seeing that Frederick hadpletely ignored the rules, Carson grabbed the reins and kept shaking his head. Gavin also looked puzzled and shrugged his shoulders. After a while, almost everyone slowed down. Only two people on the field were fighting with each other. At the same time, the referee seemed to be in a daze. He did note back to his senses for a long time. At this moment, with a sudden bang, the two horses collided with each other. Frederick and Jeremy were sent flying at the same time, while the others tried to save them. "Be careful!" "Hurry up! Stop the horse!" "Something''s wrong! get some help! Hurry up and save them! Someone, please!" All of a sudden, the scene was in chaos. Alicia''s mind went nk, but she instinctively ran forward with the crowd. "How''s it going? Is everyone alright?" Subconsciously, she ran in the direction of Frederick''s fall, but because of the distance, she could not catch her breath after running for a while. When she arrived midfield, she was far behind the crowd who rushed forward. The people in front of her had already piled up by a bunch. She tiptoed, but she could not even see him. As soon as she turned around, she saw Jeremy on the ground with blood on his face. There was a man holding two horses behind him as if he wanted to keep them a distance from Jeremy. Simultaneously, Mr. Gavin was struggling to help Jeremy up. There was a huge difference between the two sides. Seeing this, Alicia ran over and assisted Gavin to help Jeremy up. She realized that the two of them had dirt on their faces, and Jeremy''s face was cut with blood oozing out from the wound. It looked quite intimidating. After checking the bag on her back, Alicia took out a pack of tissue and handed it to the two of them. "Are you alright? Clean it up first." Seeing that he was standing stably, Alicia turned around and wanted to confirm Frederick''s situation. When she turned around, she saw him staring at her angrily. She followed his gaze, and saw the wet towel in her hands. "Has he misunderstood me?" she wondered. Alicia panicked, whirled around, and ran towards him. Before she could reach him, she saw that Frederick had pushed the people around him away. He kicked the hat beside his feet and strode away. "Hey, Frederick, are you okay?" Carson asked. "Wait, let''s go to the hospital for a check- up!" he continued. As Carson chased after Frederick, he turned his head and nced at Alicia. At this time, the person in charge of the field, along with the manager, also rushed over. "What''s going on? What happened? Are there any casualties?" "Sorry, sorry. It''s ourck of precautions. The medical room is inside. Let''s take a look at your injury first! We''ll get it treated!" At the same time, the crowd had gradually dispersed. Alicia hurriedly asked the direction of the medical room and chased after them. When she stepped into the corridor, she saw Frederick walking out of the room. One of his arms was wrapped with white bandages and some blood had oozed out. She dashed over with a few strides. "How are your injuries?" Before her hand could touch his arm, Frederick leaned sideways to avoid it. He appeared distant, and his gaze was icy. She looked at him and was about to call him ''Hubby'', but she could not speak. She was stunned as her hand froze mid-air. "I''m not- " Unconcerned about you! She was about to make her justification when a bright red figure in high heels suddenly rushed over. Chapter 75 Chapter 75 "Master Clements, why are you hurt so badly? I''m so distressed!" ¡±1 heard that you had an ident. I came immediately! Fortunately, it seems to be just a scratch. To be safe, it would be better to go to the hospital for a check-up!" "Why don''t youe to my office first to wash your face and change your clothes? Besides, you would need some time to wait for your car!" The person who came was a slim woman in a bright red dress. Her makeup was amazing. She looked mature and capable. She even had a unique charm and temperament in her. Judging from the woman''s clothes, Alicia guessed that she was a staff of this clubhouse, one with a higher position. At this time, her slender fingers with red nails touched Frederick''s chest from time to time. It was obvious that she was flirting with him, but she was pretending to be concerned about him. She tried to look normal, but her eyes were filled with a burning desire. Everyone could tell her true intentions at a nce. Alicia felt a burst of anger and goosebumps appeared all over her. She thought, "This woman, just how shameless can you be?" Alicia hated her attitude very much, thus, she subconsciously wanted to do something. However, when she moved her feet, she heard Frederick speak. N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material. "Alright!" Not only did he agree, but he also ced his hand on the woman''s shoulder and walked away in front of Alicia. A pungent fragrance came- In an instant, Alicia''s eyes became gloomy. There were VIP rooma for VIP members, and even one specially catered for Frederick. However, on this day, he actually went to the manager''s room and made it a tedious task to get someone to send his clothes over. As for Carson, he had already gone to get the car. Although Frederick only went there to wash his face and change his clothes, it was already a piece of shocking news for everyone. In the blink of an eye, the news spread throughout the whole building. "Master Clements has entered Hailey''s room. Is it true?" "Hailey is amazing, isn''t she? Master Clements is famous for being hard to serve. I heard that he did not even want female servants in the past! Yet, Hailey has actually seeded? That''s amazing!" "Of course! How else could she be a manager? Her sry will be doubled again! When President Harris entered her roomst time, he did note out for three hours!". "I heard that she has even given birth to a child before! Maybe it is because she is experienced?" "What''s wrong with all of you? Are all of you out of your mind? Haven''t you heard that the two things he hates the most are rats and women? We are all no better than rats! There is a rule in the company that says that no one is allowed to criticize him!" "Who knows? It''s normal for a rich man to be moody and capricious, isn''t it? It''s not surprising that he likes women today and men tomorrow! Isn''t he just doing it for fun? Maybe he has changed!" "That might be true. I have heard rumors saying that Master Clements seemed to have brought a woman here before! She was an exception. Someone has seen that woman before said that she was as beautiful and gentle as a fairy. She has even fed Master Clements fruits too. Ah, Charis might know something about this matter!" "Really? Is there a mistake? What if that was Master Trevor?" "I don''t think so! I thought everyone called them ''Master Clements'' and ''Master Trevor''?" "If that''s the case, then it is normal for Master Clements to not like women. He looks down on them. He was raised like that!" Along the way, everyone she walked past was having the same heated discussion. When Alicia arrived at the door of the room, her footsteps were very heavy. She was also in a bad mood. "Were they talking about him?" she wondered. "Would he actually do something like that in her office? No! He is not that type of person!" she thought to herself. "Should I knock on the door? Would he get angrier?" While she was in a dilemma, the door of the room opened. She saw Frederick walking out, and Alicia''s eyes lit up. "He did not stay in there for three hours!" It was an indescribable joy. But, disappointment came over her at the next second. It was as if Frederick did not see her, he turned around and strode away. She was filled with embarrassment. Her lips were parted slightly and she withdrew her hands that were in midair. He was angry! He was ming her! This was an undeniable fact. She could not help but sigh. She froze for a few seconds before she trotted out. She followed him all the way to the hospital. When Alicia arrived at the consultation room, the doctor had already removed his gauze. She noticed that half of his left arm was covered with scars and blood. It was a terrible sight to behold. "Master Clements, some sand and soil are deep inside the skin. We must clean it up! It may hurt a little!" the doctor said. "Okay..." Seeing that he nodded, the doctor next to him took a tweezer and disinfectant. He started his work on his arm little by little. He mped the tweezers between his fingers and worked on it. Blood- stained cotton balls slowly piled up as the sharp tweezer kept dancing on Frederick''s arm, and blood flowed even more. Alicia could only stare. It was so painful to watch that she gritted her teeth. Frederick just frowned, and asionally there were hissing sounds and heavy breathing. The doctor was sweating after a while. He took off his mask and wiped his face. Then, he went to get a change of some medical supplies. He informed, "I''ll help you get some anesthetic! There are still a lot of them! I have to go deeper..." "There''s no need! Just continue!" Frederick said. As soon as Frederick said it, the doctor paused with the syringe in his hands and looked at Carson who was beside him. When he saw Carson nodding, he continued to work. Alicia''s eyes turned red in an instant. She did not expect him to be so badly injured! For a long while, she bit her lips and crouched down at the door. She dared not go in, but she did not want to leave either. At this time, there was a slight sound of footsteps, and she saw a nurseing to the door. The nurse stopped at the door and looked at Alicia with criticism in her eyes. Alicia instinctively took a few steps back and left the door. By this time, another group of people came out of a room across the hall, forcing her to move a little further off. "Doctor Vives, the X-ray is out!" a nurse said. The nurse from the room came out, walked past Alicia, and nced at her for two seconds. A man''s gentle voice then came from the room. "You are lucky to have not hurt your bones! You have a slight concussion as well as a mild injury to your soft tissue. The doctor would prescribe some medication for youter. Go back and take good care of yourself! You should make sure not to do too much strenuous exercise for the time being..." Just as Alicia wanted to hear more of it, she looked up and saw Jeremying towards her. In the blink of an eye, he had already stood in front of her. Their eyes met, and time stopped for two seconds. "Thank you... I''m sorry!" he said. The ''thank you'' was because she had helped him to get up earlier. The ''sorry1 was for humiliating her the other day. In truth, ever since he had said those words, he wanted to apologize to her personally. However, those words were stuck in his mouth several times. He always stopped himself before he could say it. Everything that happened earlier was not a big deal to Alicia. She would have done the same to anyone. But for Jeremy, it was a big shock for him. Before Alicia could understand his words, she felt a dark gaze on her from behind. Thus, she turned around. A darkened and gloomy face appeared right before her eyes. She was so scared that she staggered. Chapter 76 Chapter 76 She took a few steps backward. Alicia did not know what she had stepped on as she stumbled. A hand then held her to prevent her from falling. "Be careful!" Jeremy''s voice could be heard. In an instant, she seemed to be struck by lightning. She turned around suddenly and pushed him away before quickly turning back. She took a step towards Frederick. "H-H-Hubby?" Her lips trembled for a long time and her face was pale. She tried to speak but no words could be uttered. Her hands subconsciously wanted to tug on Frederick. Unexpectedly, he suddenly raised his hand and pped her hand away. "Cheap!" Although his voice was not loud, Alicia could hear it clearly. Her tears came gushing like a waterfall. He pushed her, and the force made her stumble back a few steps. At the same time, Jeremy reached out to hold her again. "Watch out!" She straightened herself and shoved him away. She was anxious as she bellowed, "Go away! I don''t need your help! You are so troublesome! Nothing good ever happens when I see you!" At this moment, Carson finally understood why Frederick had acted abnormally during the game earlier on. He frowned and nced at the two people in front of him, and then looked at the crying Alicia. He really could not bear to keep watching anymore. "Why don''t you chase after him?" he asked. What''s the use of crying here? Carson felt that she had really outdone herself by provoking a famously indifferent person. Alicia came back to her senses and ran away in a hurry. Jeremy was about to move, but Carson moved first and blocked his way. "Don''t say that I did not warn you. If you try to rob from a wolf, you will die. At the very least, you will lose ayer of your skin!". Moreover, the thing that Jeremy wanted was something right out of the wolf''s mouth! "If you don''t know about him, then I strongly suggest you check out ''The Rosy Scarlett''... The ident of the Pagani supercar..." After giving Jeremy a warning nce, Carson strode away. At this time, he had lost sight of Alicia''s figure. Jeremy had obviously returned to his senses. The Rosy Scarlett? He knew about it. It was said that the story was about a Pagani sports car. There was a beautiful woman with a rose flower tattooed on her waist. Because of her beauty, a lot of rich men fought for her. All of them were rushing to buy the Pagani sports car. In the end, one man bought four of those cars and bankrupted himself a weekter. This incident waster known as the "The Rosy Scarlett". It meant that a beautiful woman could be the downfall of men. He had heard about this incident from a friend of his. The bankrupt rich businessman brought this upon himself. He wanted to please the woman and show his charm. He was too arrogant and bought the cars which someone else wanted in order to show off his wealth. He even deliberately tried to buy two cars that that same person wanted. After a week, he lost both of the cars as well as hispany. It was hot news back then. At that time, the four sports cars with different colors were also on the news too. It was spectacr and left a deep impression on many people. What did he mean by mentioning this? Could it be... that the short- sighted rich businessman had bought the cars which Frederick wanted? Did Frederick take over hispany just because of these two cars? However, it was said that the sports car could be bought if one was rich. Any rich man could buy it! She was really careless. In the blink of an eye, she messed everything up. Alicia felt that she was really miserable. She was initially there for work only. She followed Frederick all the way home. When she entered the house, she saw that he was sitting at the bar and had already opened a bottle of red wine. "You are not supposed to drink when you are injured..." she said. She went forward instinctively and wanted to persuade him. But, when she opened her mouth, Frederick set the ss down with a thump. His dissatisfaction and strength broke the base of the ss. The next second, there was the sound of ss breaking. In an instant, the red wine sshed everywhere, and she was being red at by a fierce gaze. Alicia''s shoulders shrank. She was so scared that she took two big steps backward. Her face nched instantly, and her soft voice trembled. "I... I''m not trying to control you. It''s for your own good!" she said. Frederick got up and headed upstairs without saying a word. Alicia was so petrified that she almost sat down on the ground. Apart from the first time meeting him, she had never seen Frederick being so angry. His gloomy and hostile gaze was like the devil. It looked extremely terrifying! Once again, Alicia clearly sensed a strong and dangerous aura from him. It was as if he would kill her. She did not know why she was so afraid of him. She bit her lip. She wanted to ignore him, but she felt very ufortable. Her eyes subconsciously looked at the stairs. Escaping was not the solution either! This time, it was clearly her fault! However, he had clearly gone into another girl''s room as well. She did not say anything about that! She did not know what to do. She looked at the mess on the ground andpromised. She picked up a broom. After cleaning it up, she went up the stairs. "No matter what, I have to go up and exin. Whether he would ept it or not, it''s his business. My responsibility is to make it clear to him!" she thought. As soon as she entered the room, she did not dare to go forward. She looked at him for a long time. She only spoke when she noticed that his mood was not as bad as before. She said, "I was only there because of work! I did not know that he was there. I did not know that... you were there too!" Alicia was trying to test the waters. She did not dare to finish her words in one breath. When she saw that he was not angry, she continued. "I was going to help you! But there were already a lot of people with you, and there were not enough people on the other side! I would have done the same for anyone. It was not because of him..." When a cold gaze came, Alicia immediately pursed her lips. She was assured. "Sure enough, he was mad about this!" She took two more steps backwards. For a long time, she did not dare to speak. After taking his pajamas, Frederick strode into the bathroom and mmed the door shut the next second. Alicia felt upset. She took a deep breath and said, "If I had known it earlier, I would have just stood still!" She did not know that it was a fight between those two men. The fight on the field or their fall did not matter. What mattered was her actions after they fell. Her reaction was the most crucial part! So what if everyone came forward to help him up? In Frederick''s heart, there was no truth or reason! At this moment, the only truth was that the woman he had married ¡ª his woman, had betrayed him. Moreover, she had betrayed him twice in his face. Once on the field, and then in the hospital as well! He also regarded the idental encounter between Alicia and Jeremy at the door of the hospital ward as "she went there because of Jeremy"! Too many of these memories flooded his mind. Frederick''s mood was extremely bad! To not strangle her to death on the spot was hisst bit of tolerance for her. Fortunately, Alicia was also smart. She knew when to stop, and prevented herself from being muzzled. She knew that she had reached his limits. She only said the main points and stopped talking afterward. After taking a shower, she got worried about how this night would pass. Suddenly, something flew in the air, and a soft pillow hit her body. "He''s not even going to let me sleep on the bed now? Have all of my previous efforts been wasted? What a miserable life!" she thought. She knew she could not use her coquetry anymore. Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! She had no choice but to head towards the sofa! Chapter 77 Chapter 77 When he woke up the next day, Frederick''s face was still gloomy. Even though Alicia had made a hearty breakfast for him, he did not even enter the dining room but left immediately! Because of this matter, the rtionship between them went south. It was even worse than when they first met. On this day, Frederick''s mood was like an erupting volcano. Alicia''s mood was not much better either. After work, she did not dare to waste any time at all and quickly returned home. She was very diligent and prepared some dishes for him. She was waiting for him toe back so that he could eat. "There is a saying that everything will be alright after an apology. Once I admit that I was wrong and apologize to him, we should be fine, right?" she thought to herself. Alicia was lost in her thoughts and felt that she should not worsen the situation. It was better to quell her own anger as soon as possible. However, after nine o''clock, the room was still as silent as the grave. Her stomach had already begun to protest a few times. After getting up, she went to cut another apple. By ten o''clock, she could basically guess that he was probably not going toe back. She then headed to the kitchen to store the food in the freezer. As for the food that could notst long, she would have it as her breakfast the next day. After tidying everything up, she went to get herself cleaned. When she came out of the bathroom, it was almost eleven o''clock. She looked at the door, then at the bed, and thought, "Is heing back? Should I sleep on the bed? He didn''t even tell me anything. It was such a waste of my time and energy!" She eventuallyy on the sofa after making the sheets neat on the bed. At first, she wanted to wait a little longer, but her eyelids began to flop down. Soon, she fell asleep with her eyes half-open. With a flip, Alicia opened her eyes and realized that half of her body had fallen off the sofa. At this time, the sun was already shining brightly, but the bed was still untouched. Did he really not return? This was the first time that he did note back home! In the past, he would inform her when he was going on a business trip! She got up and felt bitter in her heart. It was still early, but she could not go back to sleep at all. She stood up and decided to go out for a fewps. When she returned, Alicia heated the food from the night before, but she had no appetite at all. "If he''s angry, he can just scold me. What''s the big deal?" she thought. Alicia ended up going to work grumpily. Previously, her most rxed moment was when she was working. She could take a break asionally and have time for herself too. But ever since her quarrel with Frederick, it was as if time had stopped for her. She did some trantions but her eyes would nce at her cell phone from time to time. She would then lose focus for a moment. Did she have any thoughts? In truth, she did not have any. Her mind was nk. For several days in a row, Frederick did note home. When Alicia returned home, she would stare at the bed and stay in a trance until the middle of the night. After taking a shower one night, she flipped her hair and climbed into bed immediately. She punched his pillow twice and scolded, "How dare you! So mean!" She did not do anything, did she? She even tried to make peace with him. But, he still had note home! "You are a clean freak, aren''t you? How dare you note home, I''ll sleep on your pillow!" she comined. She turned her body and upied more than half of the bed. She fell asleep on his pillow. Strangely, she slept well that night. The next day, she felt much better as she saw the sun shining brightly upon waking up. She changed into a beautiful dress and dressed up nicely. Alicia then went to work. The day passed by quickly, and she did things with high efficiency. When the bell rang, she got off work. Her good mood seemed to have ended in an instant too. She tapped on the tip of her pen andy down on the table sadly. "Should I go home? Must I go home? I think I should go home! s, this is so troublesome!" she thought. She turned off theputer and inadvertently nced at the calendar on the table. Alicia suddenly thought, "Mom''s birthday ising." In the past, when her father was still around, her family would celebrate everyone''s birthday together. However, they did not celebrate grandly all the time. But, no matter how busy they were, they would at least have dinner together. Every year on her mother''s birthday, her father would give her mother a ring. It would either be made from diamond, gold, silver, or wood. They were of many varieties. All of them were her father''s love for her mom. Her parent''s love was something she envied the most. In the past, when her family''s conditions were good, there was plenty of temptation on her father''s side. However, his father often said, "Even if the flowers get more charming, I cannot abandon my wife." Her mother would then answer, "I will follow you for the rest of my life!" During these three years of hardship, her mother had fulfilled her promise. They sold off everything they could except for those rings. Her mother would never let go of them. Each ring represented their journey, carrying memories and emotions of their lives. Therefore, when she was young, she was eager to fall in love and yearned for an unshakeable love. She hoped to hold her child''s hand like her parents did and live together with her child. Because of this, she was not only cautious about love, but she was also prepared for it. There was a time in her life that this was a perfect dream she pursued. However, reality had really pped her hard in the face. She had been picky, but she did not expect that in the end... Her father had beenying on the hospital bed for three years. Both her mother and she were so exhausted from making a living, that they had forgotten about birthdays. Now that she thoughtN?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material. about it, they would only have a simple meal to celebrate their birthday. Last year, when things started to get a little better, she gave her mother a bag. This year, although it was not too good yet, it was at least not too bad either A thought suddenly came to her mind. She wanted to give her mother a ring, whether it was for her or for her father. It was also a beautiful wish of Alicia''s. She hoped to celebrate her parents'' rtionship with a ring and hoped that her father could do it in person next year. With that, she left and went straight to the mall. Because she had limited resources, Alicia knew that she could not spend too much. Otherwise, her mother would not be happy either. She brainstormed and thought that buying some essories would be more appropriate. Something that costs a few thousand dors should be enough. She could just work overtime and do some extra works too. Now that she had an idea of the price, the only thing left was what to buy. Even after visiting a few stores, she did not see anything that caught her attention. Alicia looked through plenty of stores as she was not in a hurry. She then saw arge and gorgeous jewelry store. She decided to walk in. "Wee to G&F Jewel! Miss, what can I do for you?" a saleswoman asked. Alicia nodded and replied with a faint smile, "I just want to have a look!" "Okay, this way please!" The saleswoman was very enthusiastic. Alicia had a good first impression. She also liked ''The Goddess of Fortune'', a piece of jewelry she saw. She headed to the gold counter. Alicia took a look and found a gold ring with diamonds. The ring was an 18K gold iid with 3 tiny diamonds. It was very elegant- looking, and it was not that expensive either. "Hi, I would like to buy this, please!" At this moment, a pair of butterfly-shaped diamond earrings on the disy cab suddenly caught her eyes... Chapter 78 Chapter 78 Alicia walked up to it without realizing it. On top of the ck disy case, there was a pair of butterfly earrings that were different in length. One was long and the other was short. They were cute as if they were dancing as it shone in the distance. For some reason, she was in a daze when she looked at it. "Miss, here''s your ring." When Alicia came to her senses, she paid for it and took the ring, she signed and said, "Thank you!" "You are wee! Do you like this pair of earrings? You do have good taste. This is our new design. It''s tinum iid with nine diamonds, and it''s in the shape of a delicate butterfly. There are two precious pink diamonds. The hidden meaning behind it is ''We will fly together till the end of time''. We are thinking of promoting it during Christmas and advertise it as a sign of love. That is why the earrings are in the shape of snowkes. It''s very fashionable and suitable for a beautifuldy like you. It brings good luck to your love life. This is just a sample as it''s just a prototype. There are pink and blue diamonds. You can have a look at it first. There are only five sets. It is on a firste first serve basis..." The saleswoman tried very hard to promote it. She held the ount book and flipped through it. "Ordering it would cost 90,000, and the total price is about 290,000 dors. If your order it now, not only can you be our member for free, but we will also give you a set of exquisite tinum pearl earrings and pendant. Those are worth about 3,000 dors!" Despite the design of the earrings which were butterflies that brought back hurtful memories, no matter how much she liked it, she could not afford it. Soon, Alicia looked away. "Thank you! I''ll take a look at it again next time!" She turned around and was about to leave when a strange man blocked her way. "Miss, please hold on!" She asked, "What''s the matter?" The man was wearing a dark brown jacket, ck trousers and a pair of shiny leather shoes. He was plump and had big ears. His hair was neat and shiny, and there was a bag under his armpit. He was a middle-aged man. He had a kind smile and he looked polite. He did not seem like the annoying type. "Miss, you look so beautiful! I wish to befriend you!" As he spoke, he took out his business card. "Don''t think too much. I really don''t mean anything else. I can tell that you are a friendly person as soon as I saw you! Miss, you like these earrings very much, don''t you? Well, I''ll give it to you as a gift for our first meeting. Let''s be friends. We can find a ce to talk. Is that okay?" As soon as the man spoke, Alicia already knew his intentions. After all, back in college, she would encounter this situation every once in a while. Some people wanted to keep her, some people wanted to chase her, or some wanted to praise her. There were all types of people. To put it bluntly, they only had one motive¡ªto bring her to a hotel! At first, Alicia did not want to be narcissistic, but after hearing him talk, she did not even want to pretend anymore. "Sir, are you that generous? I really like these earrings, but it costs more than 300,000 dors! 300,000 dors just to have a cup of coffee with me. If that''s the case, I''ll consider it!" She deliberately mentioned the price. Sure enough, she saw the man looking a little embarrassed the next second. Alicia then gave him a contemptuous look. "You can''t make an omelet without breaking eggs! Don''t tell me that you think you can hook up with girls just because of a few thousand dors! I will not be cheated! Mister, you havee to the wrong ce! This is a jewelry store, not a cheap ce for you to hook up with girls!" What a shameless man! Does he take all women as idiots? Alicia swung her bag and walked to the door. The man''s face fell. Obviously, he was irritated. He stepped forward and blocked her way. "It''s just 300,000 dors! I have plenty of money!" Immediately, the man showed her a bank card and said, "Come on! Let''s go! Let''s go for a cup of coffee!" As he said that, he wanted to grab her arm with his hand. With a sneer, Alicia turned aside and avoided him as she thought, "These earrings are not for sale yet. Does he want to have a drink with me before he even can buy it? Is he out of his mind?" At this time, the saleswoman had already swiped the card and returned the receipt. "Sir, this is your receipt! Thank you for your support. We will inform you as soon as the product arrives! It will arrive in about two months'' time! Should I give it to you or thedy?" she asked. "What?" The man''s face turned red. He fixed his angry eyes at Alicia and thought, "B*tch, how dare you cheat me?" He was fuming. He pointed angrily at Alicia. He grabbed Alicia''s arm as the fats on his face shook. At this instant, a light cough was heard. "Wee, Master Clements, you have arrived!" the saleswoman said. Alicia spun sideways and a trace of panic shed across her face instantly. Frederick? She saw the mocking smile on his lips, and Alicia knew that she was being despised. She did not expect to see him again on such an asion. She did not even know when he entered the store. She shook off the man''s hand instinctively. She then took two big steps backward and kept a safe distance from him. Frederick stepped forward and nced at him coldly. "President Callum, what a coincidence!" Did they know each other? As soon as he saw Frederick, the man quickly tidied up his suit and put on a different expression. He nodded and bowed. "President Clements. What a coincidence!" He greeted with a smile. "Are you out shopping with your wife? President Callum, you are such a good man! Mrs. Callum has just entered the men''s clothing store across the street. Isn''t she looking for you? Had I known this earlier, I would have informed her!" The next second, the man''s expression changed. In an instant, he was a cat on hot bricks as he turned around on the spot. "I''m sorry, I still have something to do. President Clements, let''s talk again in the future!" As soon as he stuffed the things in his hand into his bag, the man walked quickly to the door. After a few steps, he stopped and turned around. Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. "Um... Can I return this? I don''t think this product is suitable!" he said. "It''s fine to return the goods! But ording to the rules, we will keep 10 percent as a penalty! That is a rule in our shop. You should know since you are a frequent visitor! Look!" the saleswoman answered. With this, she pointed to a sign hanging on a wall. Suddenly, the man''s face darkened. Wasn''t that- 30,000 dors? He gritted his teeth and paused for a few seconds. Then, he said, "Forget it!". He turned around and left in disgrace. Behind him, the saleswomanughed in a low voice. "He deserves it!" Alicia stood aside like this was her punishment. She dared not make a sound. Frederick did not even look at her but headed straight inside. Soon, a manager took out a ck tray. "Master Clements, your pocket watch is quite aged. We are unable to find the exact same ruby. This is the most simr one. After being iid, we''ve tried to age it. We have even fixed the ring here. Do you think it''s okay?" Frederick inspected and stroked it. Then, he nodded and signed on a paper. Afterpleting his transaction, he turned around and strode to the door. After a while, Alicia also walked out of the door. Alicia followed him from a distance. She walked behind him, but she did not say anything, nor did she catch up with him. She did not know why she wanted to follow him. Along the way, she had a lot of thoughts and walked forward with a jumbled mind. In her mind, she really wanted to make things better for both of them. When she finally mustered her courage, Alicia looked up and saw that his tall figure had already entered the car. The next second, a ck car whizzed past her... Chapter 79 Chapter 79 He left just like that? She fiddled with her hands on the spot. She pouted her lips and suddenly felt sad. What did she do? Why would he not give her a chance at all? Didn''t she already admit that she had made a mistake? She dragged her tired body home and was once again weed by an empty room filled with darkness. He didn''te back? Was he not going back home again? She was disappointed. Alicia stopped and wondered, "Why would I be disappointed? In fact, why should I want him toe back?" She must be out of her mind! She did not fully understand herself. She quickly took a shower and changed her clothes. After that, she climbed onto the bed and punched his pillow. "Isn''t it great to be alone? I can even have the whole bed myself! You are so petty! Must you be angry for that long?" she scolded. "How dare you note back! How dare you not talk to me! Then, don''t me me for taking over the house. Tomorrow, I''ll change the house into how I like it!" She vented her anger and suddenly felt that this was a good idea! After getting up, Alicia first changed the sheets and covers, from one with in colors to one with pink colors. Then, she took a plush doll from the chair and ced it on the bed. She even took out perfume and sprayed it everywhere. When it was eleven o''clock, she was already drenched in sweat. She could not stand her sweaty and sticky body. Hence, she went to the bathroom again and took a shower. She was in a good mood. She hummed a tune and sprayed some perfume on her body, which smelled nice. When she thought of how angry he would be when he saw this, she got happier. She picked up her pajamas and put them back. She decided to sleep naked that night, and she would do it on his side of the bed. She wanted his area to be filled with her scent. It would be best if he was fuming! Wrapping herself in a bath towel, Alicia sprayed perfume on herself two more times. When Frederick returned from work, he opened the door and froze for two seconds. Was this his bedroom? The room was full of jasmine fragrance, and his simple blue-white theme was reced by a pink theme. He looked at the hem of thecy pajamas hanging on the sofa and frowned. What the hell? Wasn''t this like a baby girl''s room? He had only been on a business trip for a few days. What happened to the room? What the hell was this woman doing apart from attracting other men? He wanted to have a good sleep, but he was triggered by whatever he saw! His nose felt ufortable and he wanted to sneeze! As soon as Alicia walked out of the bathroom, she smelled something different. She seemed to have recognized his scent. Her hands, which were raking through her hair, paused for a moment. Subconsciously, she turned around and looked at the door. Frederick was mad. But, when he saw her walking out with a hum, he was stunned. His eyes fell upon her, and such a sight almost made him at a loss for words. The white bath towel barely covered her body. At this moment, her hair was fluffy and eluded a great charm. Even her figure was graceful and charming. Every move of hers attracted him! Alicia turned around stiffly, and Frederick''s gaze started from her ankle and moved upwards. When their eyes met, it was as if a meteor had hit the earth. She did not expect him toe back at this time. "Alicia nchard!" He spoke through clenched teeth, and Alicia was shocked. She suddenly stepped back. She did not know what hooked on to her bath towel, but it was suddenly pulled down. A vast and beautiful scenery was suddenly in his sight... "Ah-" With a scream, she picked up the towel on the ground and covered her body. She whirled around and rushed back to the bathroom. She closed the door hard, and a bang could be heard. As for Frederick, he did not expect such a scene to happen. The moment he saw it, it was deeply embedded in his brain. His head felt like it was going to explode. When Alicia wore her pajamas and came out, she was blushing all over. Frederick took a shower while she changed the sheets back to the original ones. It was another round of work. She almost cried on the spot. Because of this incident, her n about exining things to him went down the drain. She could not even make a sound. When Frederick approached the bed, her first reaction was to grab a pillow as she prepared to sleep on the sofa! But as soon as she moved, he held her. He was stiff and hot all over. Alicia did not even dare to turn back as she wondered whether he was still angry with her. "Was he trying to torture me to death?" she thought. His silent kiss traveled down her fine shoulder de. On this night, desires were burning... No words were needed. She had a few nights of rxation, but she was ''tortured'' by him again at the moment. Frederick was very tired, but he could not control his instincts. As for Alicia, she had nned to make peace with him, but she had caused another trouble. She was too ashamed to refuse him this time around! Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! No matter what, the enthusiasm they had this time had more or less eliminated the estrangement between the two people. Their tensed rtionship seemed to have made a breakthrough. She thought that since he had returned and was willing to touch her, this matter was resolved. However, it turned out that Alicia had her hopes held too high. When she woke up the next day, she was still facing a cold and unhappy face. Moreover, the first sentence that he told her was 1 be quiet1! Just like that, before she could react, he had prepared himself to leave. All of a sudden, Alicia realized that nothing had changed! The spark that they had set off the previous night was just an ident! Such an ambiguous life was torture for Alicia. They treated each other so coldly every day that it was as if she was in hell! This was not the life she wanted! Her point of view was either to live a good life or to never contact each other. Since they could not choose to divorce and that they could only live under the same roof, then at least they should try to be happy. She did not expect someone who was superior to her to understand this. Hence, she could only think for herself. After thinking about it for two days, Alicia finally thought of something. After work, she called Mrs. Clements and visited her with her favorite snacks. She first watered her garden, then she picked some vegetables to make some ravioli. This time, she did not need Miranda''s help. She could independently prepare the meal for the two of them. While she was busy, she also asked tentatively, "Grandma, this spinach ravioli looks delicious. Does Frederick like it?" "He loves it! As long as it''s ravioli, he will love it. It''s just a matter of whether he eats a lot or not!" "Is that so?" Then, why did he flip over the table with the ravioli she had made? Alicia wondered about this. "What about the ones with leeks and shrimps?" Alicia continued asking. She had seen him eating those before. So, what was the issue with ravioli? "He loves those too! Those are his favorite! Especially the ones with shrimp. He can eat two whole bowls in one go!" Mrs. Clements said. Alicia pursed her lips. She felt sad as she wondered why he behaved that way. Did he actually- despise her? Only then did Mrs. Clements notice that Alicia was lost in her thoughts. Mrs. Clements said, "Ally!" At first, Mrs. Clements wanted to find out if there was something wrong with the two of them. But after she thought about it, she changed her mind and said, "Hurry up! I am hungry!" Chapter 80 Chapter 80 "It''s almost done. We''ll be able to eat it soon!" Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! With this, Alicia looked at the boiling water on one side and sped up her movements. When the hot ravioli was served on the table, Alicia was still puzzled. Alicia did not dare to inquire too much. Therefore, she asked a little at a time, "Grandma, does it taste good? Is it too salty?" "It tastes good! You are getting better at cooking!" Mrs. Clements said. "Grandma, you always praise me! I''m so embarrassed! Does Frederick like salty food?" "He''s not picky about food. He used to dislike carrots, but he eats it now. Men are easy to feed! They don''t pay much attention to what they are stuffing their stomachs with!" "He doesn''t eat chicken essence, does he?" "He''s not a deity. Nowadays, all dishes are made with so many seasonings. Can he even tell if chicken essence is added? However, he dislikes mustard!" Alicia nodded, but she was even more confused. Mrs. Clement imed that he was easy to feed. Thus, why could she not serve him well? She had asked about every type of ingredient. What had she done wrong? However, after chatting for a while, she got some useful information out of Mrs. Clements and smiled. "Grandma, have some meat ravioli! Jus one. It won''t be bad for you!" Mrs. Clement was obviously very happy. Thus, she ate one. Alicia ate a few vegetarian ones before eating the ones with meat. "Grandma, do you know about the girlfriend who Frederick used to care about the most? Tell me more about it!" Before she could finish her words, there was a sudden snap. Alicia saw that Mrs. Clements'' fork fell beside the te and even the ravioli had fallen to the ground. In fact, she suddenly recalled the gossip she heard from the club that day so she asked about it casually. She did not expect Mrs. Clements to have such a big reaction. In an instant, her heart suddenly sank. Were the rumors true? Was there a woman who he used to care about deeply? But soon, Mrs. Clements came to her senses and picked up the ravioli. "Ally, are you here to visit me or to inquire about your husband? Why are you constantly asking about Frederick?" "Grandma-" Alicia cried out coyly, but she did not deny it. "Both! I''m here to visit you, thus, I thought I could ask too!" Mrs. Clements liked her honesty very much. Therefore, she did not hide it from her. Instead, she changed her way of exining. "Ally! The past does not matter! Don''t be intimidated by his cold appearance! Frederick is only indifferent on the outside. He is actually warm, kind, and filial on the inside! There is a reason for his coldness towards women..." Alicia nodded. She seemed to understand the meaning and said ndly, "Thus, he has been hurt by women before?" This kind of suffering was one she could understand the most! Love hurts people more than knives and spears! Had his personality changed because of this, she could understand why. "That may betrue!" Mrs. Clements answered. Mrs. Clements sighed and said, "Frederick''s mother has passed away, you should know that! Actually, Frederick''s father, Christian''s current wife is his third!" Alicia looked up and she was really surprised. "Frederick''s mother was Christian''s first wife. At first, they had a good rtionship. Later, his business grew bigger and bigger. He became busy, which was inevitable. His mother went through a long period of pregnancy and illness. Therefore, they started to quarrel... Later, it was said that he had a mistress. Whether he had one or not, or if anything happened between them, I do not know for sure either!" Mrs. Clements said. Alicia faintly felt that Frederick''s parents'' experiences might be the root cause of his change in character. Therefore, she listened quietly. "When Frederick was three, his mothermitted suicide because of depression! His father found a second wife after her death. She looked innocent, but who would have thought that she was really only pretending to be kind! She was just like a monster!" Mrs. Clements'' skinny hand trembled faintly, and Alicia could see that she was a little anxious. Hence, she reached out and held her hand. After a moment of silence, Mrs. Clements continued. "She would say something good in front of Frederick but would change her actions afterward. Frederick was only three. How much could he know back then? She was hiding behind a gentle appearance. She also beat and tortured him. When no one was around, she would even keep him in a dog cage for a whole day! If I hadn''t forgotten to bring my ID card one day, I would never know that Frederick was abused to this extent. When I brought him back, he was only four years old. Yet, his eyes were filled with hatred. He no longer looked innocent as a child. He would not cry even if his feet were shed by a knife! He never sleeps on the bed. He would always curl up beside the bed!" In an instant, Alicia burst into tears. No wonder! How could there be such a cruel woman in this world? "Frederick detested women. Perhaps, it started from here! Apart from that, his father married another woman after this. When he had stepbrothers and stepsisters, he became even more lonely! Maybe it was because of these experiences that he became more sensible. He was particrly strict with himself. If he puts his mind to something, he would even stay awake for days and nights to achieve it! No matter how busy he was, he would never forget to exercise. It was not just his hobby. He wanted to be stronger in terms of strength and abilities! When he was fourteen, he was the only one who could beat other people!" Mrs. Clements'' eyes were full of pride. She then suddenly thought of something. "Do not be scared. Unless you push him to his limits, he would never hurt anyone. Even if it was the woman he detests the most! In fact, he has inherited his mother''s nobleness! Perhaps, his mother had taught him well before she left! The experience he had after that did notpletely ruin him!" "I understand! Grandma, I just feel sorry for him!" Alicia said. Mrs. Clements patted Alicia''s hand. "In fact, his father has always felt very sorry for him. There were times when he wanted to take him back, but Frederick did not want to. He grew up with me. Later, when his father got married again, he also promised that he would not get a marriage certificate for ten years. As long as she did not treat Frederick well, even once, he would kick her out immediately! That is why, at least on the surface, Penny has never dared to go against Frederick!" "Ally, Frederick has a weakness. He may have a bad temper for now, but he is not bad on the inside. He is definitely worth being entrusted with life. As long as you give this man your true love, he will give you everything! No matter what happens, he would protect you!" Mrs. Clements said. Alicia smiled. There were tears in her eyes. "Grandma, I understand! I will tolerate him and treat him well! We will take care of you together! Grandma, let''s have dinner. The ravioli are getting cold!" On this day, she apanied Mrs. Clements until it was veryte. Alicia held her arms and she did not want to leave. "Grandma, do you despise me so much? How many times have you asked me to leave? I''ll stay overnight to talk to you, isn''t that good?" "I want that too! But I''m afraid that your husband would not agree... Look, he hase to pick you up!" When Alicia turned around in a daze, she saw Frederick standing at the door of the hall. She immediately got up from the sofa. "Grandma!" he greeted. "Well, aren''t you worried that your beautiful wife is staying outte?" Mrs. Clements remarked. Alicia clearly felt that he had rolled his eyes at her. Why was he doing that? She was not the one who called him over! Chapter 81 Chapter 81 "It''s gettingte, you should hurry up and pack your things! I have to rest too! Have a safe journey home!" Mrs. Clements said. Alicia knew she could not stay there any longer. Hence, she picked up her bag and walked towards Frederick. "Grandma, we will visit you next time!" she said. After that, the two of them walked to the door one after the other. Just as they were about to go out, Mrs. Clements stopped them. "Wait, I almost forgot!" "Tomorrow is Friday. Remember toe over for dinner with us! Mason will be around, and so will your second uncle and his family! Don''t be absent. Do you hear me?" she said. Thest sentence was obviously directed at Frederick. Alicia raised her eyes slightly and looked at him. "Okay, Grandma!" he replied shortly after. "Good, you should go then. Goodbye!" Mrs. Clements said. After that, she smiled and waved her hand. When Alicia turned around, she seemed to have seen Mrs. Clements winking at her, but she was somewhat uncertain. Hence, she waved her hand back at her. "Goodbye, Grandma!" As soon as the car started moving, Frederick looked at Alicia with disdain. "You are getting bolder and bolder!" Did shee here toin? To let his grandmother handle him? She was confused. "What?" She did not understand. Her mind was filled with Mrs. Clement''s words from earlier. She subconsciously looked at him with more sympathy. Women were always soft at heart! She suddenly seemed to understand why he was so strong and powerful! Only the strong ones will not get hurt! Compared to his life, Alicia felt that her life was too simple! Frederick squinted at her and said, "Don''t y these petty tricks with me in the future. You are not allowed to bother Grandma!" With a shiver, Alicia instantly understood. It was Mrs. Clements who asked him to pick her up! That must be the case. Otherwise, how could he know where she was? "No..." She wanted to deny it. That was not her intention! She wanted to exin, but when she met his impatient eyes, Alicia lowered her shoulders. "Oh, alright! I won''t do it again!" To put it bluntly, this was actually her idea. Back then, she would onlye here on the weekends when she was free. On usual days, she would just greet Mrs. Clements through phone calls. This day, she really wanted to gain some information, but she did not expect the truth to be like that. At this moment, Alicia seemed to understand why he was so obedient towards his grandmother. He really cared about his grandmother very much. She initially wanted Mrs. Clements to create opportunities for her and Frederick to have a talk. But for him, it might only make him angrier. He would never allow his grandmother to be unhappy in any way. Even if the possibility of her being unhappy was very slight. Instantly, Alicia also realized that she was wrong. Therefore, along the way, she did not defend herself. She did not make any sound. Naturally, Frederick did not try to get even with her either. Hence, their standstill continued. Fortunately, this cold and contemptuous look he gave her was not for nothing. The next night, they had to go home to have dinner together. Back then, this was the most painful time for Alicia, but this time, Alicia was thankful for this dinner. When she was changing clothes, she was picky about what to wear, because this was not the first time for her to go there. This time, she was more concerned about Frederick''s preference. In the end, she chose a casual knitted shirt and a pair of ck pants. She tied her hair into a simple ponytail, which was less reserved and looked more youthful. Throughout the journey, Frederick drove the car but he did not look at her at all. Alicia was used to it. She nced at him asionally and looked out of the window asionally. She had been smiling. As soon as they entered the courtyard, a servant came up to them and greeted, "Master Frederick, Miss nchard!" The servants were sensible. Although Frederick and Alicia did not hold a wedding ceremony, the servants were still very respectful towards her. As soon as Frederick came over, Alicia took the initiative to stay close to him and held his hand. She obviously felt him trying to push her away, but she pretended to not notice and continued to hold him tightly. Their eyes met, and Frederick quickly turned his head away. However, he did not shake her off anymore. They entered the room with their hands held together. Alicia greeted everyone politely. "Grandma, Dad, Aunt!" As usual, Frederick only addressed his grandmother as he entered the house. After chatting for a while, everyone began to eat. The dishes on the table were served one after another. They were normal dishes that would be eaten on a daily basis. asionally, they would have some small talks and the atmosphere was good. It was a veryrge dining table, and everyone only took the dishes near to them. But after all the dishes were ced, the three dishes in front of Alicia appeared particrly greasy. This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. She waited for a long time, hoping that new dishes would be served. Hence, she only ate the in sd on her te. She wanted to get some broli, but as soon as she reached out, she realized that it was too far away. Alicia could only pick up some meat near her and ce it on her te. Why was the barbeque pork ced right in front of her? Why was it such a fatty one too? She poked the soft fats on the meat. While she was having a headache, a few pieces of broli were ced on her te. Frederick then took away the barbeque pork too. She secretly nced at him and realized that he was expressionless. He was holding the cutlery as if he had been trained in the military. His actions were sharp. Alicia smiled and squinted her eyes. Mrs. Clements was right. He was cold on the outside but warm on the inside. He had been paying attention to her all this time! This sudden cognition made her feel as if she had won a big prize, and she enjoyed the meal even more. Across the table, Grandma smiled and said nothing. Meanwhile, Hallie was destroying the meatball on her te. After dinner, the two of them were asked to spend the night there. Even Mrs. Clements stayed, thus, Frederick could not object. When they entered the room, Alicia smiled and approached Frederick. However, he suddenly raised his chin. "If you dare to spray perfume again, don''t even think about getting within three feet of me!" After saying that, he turned around and went into the bathroom. Alicia took a deep breath and sniffed repeatedly. She thought, "His nose must be broken, right? I didn''t spray perfume!" She was so annoyed! What was wrong with him this time? She raised her arm and sniffed it again and again. It was faint, but there seemed to be some fragrance! After taking a shower, Alicia raised her hand and took a sniff. There was still some fragrance. It was a very fresh scent of shower gel. She stood at the bedside, pointed at a pillow, and asked pitifully, "Do I need to sleep on the sofa again?" As soon as she said it, he rolled his eyes. Then, Fredericky down and turned his back towards her. What was the meaning of this? Was she allowed to do that or not? She thought that she was not allowed to do that! Alicia twitched her lips and lifted the quilt to get into bed. When she saw that he did not react, she wriggled her body to get closer to him. When her whole body was lying t on the bed, she obediently stopped moving and then closed her eyes. In truth, as long as she could feel him next to her, she would be at ease. Although he did not look at her, Frederick thought the same as well. Only when he heard the sound of her breathing did he begin to feel sleepy. The next day, when Alicia opened her eyes, she saw a pair of angry eyes on her face. Then, she realized that she had climbed onto him like an octopus. "Are you a snake?" he asked. Chapter 82 Chapter 82 Frederick did not know what to say when she was clingy. She would cling to him no matter what. It was still early, yet he was already overwhelmed with emotions! She must be a snake! She was soft and cool, and she was even hugging him. But it was so comfortable! Looking at her arms on his body, Frederick could not specify who he was mad at! Alicia also did not understand why it turned out that way. She slowly got away and bit her lower lip apologetically before retreating half a meter away. "Sorry, I didn''t mean it!" She was fiercely scolded so early in the morning. She felt like a miserable little girl. She secretly nced at him from time to time, but she did not dare to make a sound or move. Obviously, she had not fully woken up yet. Seeing her in such a dazed condition, Frederick couldn''t control his temper. "You brainless thing! How can you still be in the mood to sleep?" Suddenly, he lifted the quilt and strode towards the bathroom. His movements were swift. Obviously, he was in ''that'' mood. Alicia watched the quilt fall from the bed. At this time, the sound of running water could be heard. She was in a daze for two seconds but instantly woke up. Then, she pped her left hand with her right hand, then did the same to the right with her left hand. "How dare you disobey me! I messed up again..." Alicia grabbed her hair. She had already concluded that her bright weekend was going to be miserable! Then, she got up, picked up the quilt, and dusted it. After Frederick cleaned himself, she quickly went to clean herself for fear of being caught by him again. She did not put on makeup. The moment he turned around, she followed him. They walked down the stairs one after another, but Alicia did not dare to stand too close to him. Ever since they got out of the bedroom, Frederick''s face had obviously calmed down a lot. He did not walk too fast either. As soon as they reached downstairs, he inadvertently nced and saw Pennying out of the kitchen. Hallie''s voice could be hearding from the dining room. Frederick and Alicia had gotten up very early this morning, but they did not expect the other two to be earlier than them. What a coincidence! Frederick suddenly thought of how Carson mentioned the usage of birth control pills, and his eyes darkened slightly. Seeing Frederick suddenly stopped, Alicia thought that she was too close to him and that it made him unhappy. She took two small steps backwards to keep a distance from him. Frederick came back to his senses when he heard the shuffling sound. He looked at her from the corner of his eyes. He was extremely exasperated. He turned around. He said with a low voice, "What are you doing? Do you want Grandma to scold me?" Was she afraid that the others would not notice that they had quarreled? After being stunned for two seconds, Alicia understood what he meant. She quickly moved two steps forward, held him with her hand, and lowered her head. "I didn''t mean that!" she said. He was sometimes cold and sometimes passionate towards her. He would constantly change his actions. How could she know what he was thinking? Frederick turned around and continued to move forward. The two of them also entered the dining room. Their eyes nced around the room, then they took the initiative to speak. "Good morning, Grandma!" After greeting Mrs. Clements, Alicia also greeted Penny before sitting down, "Good morning, Aunt!" "Morning!" Mrs. Clements nced at Frederick with slight dissatisfaction as she drank some water. She remarked, "You are so impolite!" At this time, Mr. Clements entered with Mason. They greeted everyone one by one. Then, Mr. Clements sat down. He was obviously in a good mood. "It''s a good day today! It''s rare for you to get up so early! I have invited your uncle''s family to y tennis at 9 o''clock. We will then go for a swim in the afternoon and have a barbecue at night. You can join us!" Mr. Clements said. He was talking to Frederick and Alicia. Alicia had no objections, but she could not make the decision. She smiled and did not say anything. Frederick took a piece of bread. He did not even raise his eyes as he replied, "I have a club event today!" There was a sense of sadness on Mr. Clements'' face. He then looked at Alicia and asked, "What about you, Alicia?" She did not expect him to ask for her opinion. Suddenly, she did not know how to answer. It did not seem appropriate for her to stay, but if she did not stay, it would seem like she was disrespecting the elders. After all, this was her first time being invited! Fortunately, at this time, Mrs. Clements suddenly replied on her behalf. "Of course Alicia will be with Frederick! It''s just a club activity, right? Can''t you bring your family members along on weekends? Alicia can use this chance to know more about the club. Introduce her around too. No one should break the rules of the Clements family! Come for the barbecue tonight!" It was obvious that there was a hidden meaning in Mrs. Clements'' words. It was like a tone of command. Frederick understood immediately. Those words were aimed at him and that Mrs. Clements was biased towards Alicia! Although he was a little upset, he still nodded."Okay, let''s go together!" At this time, the servant served the drinks. There was juice, milk, and coffee. Mrs. Clements would usually eat oatmeals in the morning, and the men either drank coffee or juice. Hence, there were only two cups of milk prepared. After everyone took their drinks, Alicia took the milk. After all, she had been here several times. The kitchen staff had a rough idea of her eating habits and preferences. She nced at the table and found that it was a casual breakfast. Everyone could take whatever they want. She liked all kinds of milk, and she liked to add sugar to it too. She had done this several times, and Frederick had noticed it. The attentive people there had also noticed it too. Hallie and her mother both took the juices. Frederick did not know whether it was his imagination, but he felt that Penny eyed Hallie when she was taking the juice. Anyway, Frederick took it all to heart. Frederick and Alicia did not frequentlye back here, and they had limited time with the others. They did not have much time to have meals together, and they only consumed a certain amount of food. Frederick''s instinct told him that Hallie and Penny would tamper the milk instead. Alicia liked drinking milk very much because its white color was pleasing to the eye. As soon as she picked up the cup, Frederick''s fork hit the table with a snap. "Are you still a child? You have the smell of milk all over you!" He had unexpectedly scolded her, and Alicia was shocked. Everyone looked at him in surprise. Mrs. Clements frowned instantly and said, "Frederick, what are you doing? Is Ally provoking you just by drinking milk? You are getting bolder and bolder!" The atmosphere was a little awkward. Being so despised by him, Alicia suddenly began to doubt if she had the stench of milk all over her by drinking too much milk! After all, newborn babies were indeed like this! Moreover, she remembered that when she was in school, she went to the hot springs with Victoria once. Victoria held her and told her that she had a sweet milky smell on her. It was very pleasant and it made people want to take a bite. Perhaps he was too picky, and that he could smell something special from her? Being pointed out in public, Alicia still felt embarrassed and unhappy in her heart. However, she still ced the cup of milk back. "I''m a little full! I really can''t drink anymore. I''ll just drink some... water!" she said. She wanted to say juice'', but she was afraid that after she said it, he would despise her again. Alicia spoke in a low voice and she looked so pitiful. Mrs. Clements gave Frederick an unhappy look, but she said no more. This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. On the opposite side of the table, Penny and Hallie''s hands were fiercely pinching their own thighs under the tablecloth. Chapter 83 Chapter 83 After dinner, Frederick was called to the room by Mrs. Clements. Before he turned around, he drove Alicia into the bedroom, for fear that she would eat something which she was not supposed to! In fact, Alicia no longer had an appetite because of the incident at the dining table. She wouldn''t be able to eat even if she was given a king''s meal. In the room, Alicia was really angry. She felt that he had gone too far! She tried to tolerate his cold behavior again and again, but he did not respect her at all. He despised her when they were alone, and even when other people were around too! It was very ufortable, especially when she was scolded by the person closest to her. Alicia felt bad. Although in the past two years, she had no time to date, nor did she want to date, everyone around her had not criticized her like that. Why did he despise her so much? Was he out of his mind? There must be something wrong with him! Alicia got really sad and mad in the room. She felt thoroughly defeated by him! When Frederick entered the room, he was just scolded by his grandmother. He was in a bad mood too, and he looked at Alicia with ring eyes. When they left, the two of them were like enemies. They did not even bother to pretend to be close. The car sped all the way downtown and arrived at an urban area. Frederick found a spot by the side of a street and stopped the car. "Five o''clock, I will be back to pick you up!" The implication was that she could do whatever she wanted! She was toozy to talk to him. She snorted and pushed the door open. Then, she jumped down. She scolded in her heart, "Who cares?" At this moment, the two of them were sick of each other. When she did not even turn around to look at him, Frederick subconsciously clenched his fists and held the steering wheel a little bit tighter. He felt very ufortable in his heart. Soon, he started the car and drove to the other side of the street. After being carefree for once, Alicia felt a little rxed but she was unhappy. She wanted to get along with him. She had even tried her best in the past two days. She stood in front of the bus stop and kicked in a fit. Alicia felt that she must be crazy to sympathize with him! If he wanted to be angry, she would not care about him! After getting on the bus, Alicia first went to the sanatorium. After visiting her father, she went to see Doctor Lewis and learned about his situation. Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. The doctor took out an X- ray and gave her an exnation. "Miss nchard, the blood clot in your father''s brain has obviously cleared up. Although it is slow, this is a very good reaction which shows that he is recovering. The frequency of his brainwaves has obviously changed, thus, the n is feasible. I have asked your mother to record some conversations about the past so that when she is not around, he can still listen to her voice regrly. It is conducive to the stimtion and recovery of the brain nerves! As long as the brain is strong enough, he can control his body. You can also record some too. This is my personal suggestion! Of course, you don''t have to do this if you don''t want to!" "That''s great! I''ll do it, I will send them over the next time I visit!" When she was talking to her father moments ago, she had noticed that her father''s eyelids trembled asionally. It turned out that it was not her illusion. She smiled excitedly and then felt sad again. "You said there are good news and bad news. The bad news is..." "We might need to increase the cost! As the effect of the injection is very good, we cannot stop this process. Recently, we have contacted arger hospital, and they have introduced a type of physiotherapy equipment that can be used to enhance this treatment. At the same time, we can use a light wave to perform treatment while we study his conditions! The doctor has agreed that your father''s current situation is very suited for this method, and that it is suitable for his age too. You should know, his recovery ability is gradually declining. Once he is too old, his immunity will be weakened too. By that time, even if you want to bear it, he will not be able to take this risk." As he spoke, the doctor could not help but let out a sigh. ''Although this set of equipment has been put into use, the maintenance cost is too high. We have hired foreign experts to regte and test it, and it will take a month to service it! I have only recently learned that he may recover soon. There is one course in a month, and there are eight courses in total, which is about 80,000 dors! Therefore, it is very extravagant. Unless you are wealthy, or if it involves very crucial parts like the heart or the brain, we usually don''t rmend patients to use this..." After exhaling, he continued speaking. "After all, for us, the more we use it, the higher the maintenance cost is. Besides, we have to inspect it once every half a year. Therefore, we have to queue up to use it! But for your father''s case, it is the only case that experts have passed the green light. I think it is necessary to tell you! Miss nchard-" "Doctor Lewis, money is not a problem! I can solve it! As long as my father can get better! Please save him!" Alicia interrupted. "This is my responsibility. I will try my best! By that time, there will be a professional physician who will be responsible for the follow-up of the disease. It is said that this person is incredible. No matter what patient he treats, the patient will have a certain degree of improvement! This is also one of the reasons why the price is so high!" As always, Alicia walked out of the hospital with heavy footsteps. She looked at the blue sky. Her eyesnded on a grey cloud. It was just like her mood. There was a nice view but it still had its ws. Money! The thing she did not care about in the past was crushing her life at present. She initially thought that with Frederick''s pocket money, her life could be a little easier. Suddenly, she felt that she had lost her confidence. At this moment, she really needed this "pocket money"! That meant that she should not argue with Frederick! Otherwise, her life would be worse! But soon, at the thought of her father, who loved her, standing up and talking and smiling at her again, all of these seemed to be worth it. Alicia made up her mind and went home to see her mother. When she arrived at the store, she found that there was a line of people waiting outside. "Why did she open the stall so early today? Wasn''t it supposed to be opened at dinner time?" Alicia rolled up her sleeves and got in from one side. In such a small space, she could barely turn around. When her mother was making sushi, she would help collect money and pack the food. "Thank you foring. Have a good day!" In the past, their family used to do catering. After they were bankrupt, she and her mother would push their cart to the side of the road and sell sushi. Later, they were fined by the authorities. They gritted their teeth and rented such a small mobile truck store. Finally, they settled down. In their daily life, it was her mother who called the shots. Because it was not far from a school, she would sell breakfast in the morning and sushi at noon. They would sell it until the rice was finished. Business was not bad for them. She helped her mother until it was half-past four. Then, Alicia hurriedly took off her apron. "Mom, I have a date with Frederick. I have to go! Don''t work toote!" She ran all the way to her destination, but she was still ten minuteste. Alicia immediately wanted to call him, but when she rummaged through her bag, she was dumbfounded on the spot... Chapter 84 Chapter 84 Her bag was empty? All she could see was a gash at the bottom of her bag made by a sharp knife. Her wallet and cell phone were all gone. Only her keys, which were dangling from apartment, were still jingling. She flipped the bag and looked over and over again. Her mind went nk. She waspletely dumbfounded. She had just gotten off the bus, and it was not far away! What was going on? Were her possessions all stolen? Why didn''t she feel anything? She did not even notice it! In the past, she would put a foldable umbre in her bag. However, she took it out that morning because she thought it was too heavy! She looked around twice on the spot. Then, she paved around where she was. There was nothing on the ground. All of a sudden, she burst into tears of grievance. "Which b*stard did this? How could he rob from such a poor person like me?" She thought of the 2,000 dors reward she had just received, and she felt really sad! Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! Her cell phone, her ID card and all kinds of cards as well... With herst hope, Alicia reluctantly went looking around again. This time, she paid special attention to the trash cans in the corner, the garbage piles, and so on. She could afford to lose her phone, but if she could find her ID card, that would save her a lot of trouble! She followed the direction of the path where she had walked. Alicia retraced her steps and noticed a small alley not far away which was a night market street. However, there were not many people during the day, and she felt that she was more likely to find her things there at this hour. When she entered the alley, she saw a young man in ck flipping through a red wallet. Her eyes lit up. Alicia rushed forward and shouted. "Thief! Give me back my wallet! You thief..." She chased after the man and ran two streets in one breath even though she was wearing a pair of high heels. In the blink of an eye, she had lost track of the man. When she realized that her hopes were lost again, she was so tired that she was gasping for air. Alicia felt that she had been fooled enough, and she was so infuriated that she burst into tears. "B*stard! You''d better pray that I don''t catch you! How dare you steal. When I find you, I will peel your skin off and hang you on the tree..." She was still cursing angrily. At the same time, Frederick had been waiting for her for almost 20 minutes. Seeing that he could not get in touch with her by phone, Frederick was so angry that his face turned livid. "D*mned woman!" he cursed. He was only a little bitte. Could it be that she had already returned toin about him? Frederick could not get in touch with her. Hence, he drove straight home. When the expensive car disappeared at the crossroad, only then did Alicia remember what she was supposed to do and walked back with heavy shoulders. She had lost her phone, and all her money had been stolen. What should she do now? After thinking for a while, she knew that she could only call a cab. She looked at the time and realized that it was already half-past five. Alicia did not know whether Frederick waste or he left impatiently. As she walked, she felt very upset. If he waste, but she did not wait for him, it would not end well for her! She did not know how badly she would be scolded by him when she got back! If he had left without waiting for her, this matter would most likely be made known to everyone. It would probably not end well for her either! Should she continue to wait at the same ce? Or should she call a cab? Should she go to the Clements family or her own home? She was clearly lost. Alicia walked like a robot all the way, and her mind was in a mess. When she realized that her cheeks were cold, she suddenly came to her senses. She looked up and saw that it was raining all of a sudden. "Oh, no, 1 can''t be that unlucky!" Her footsteps stopped and she nced around. She was just about to find a ce to take shelter from the rain when suddenly, there was a whooshing sound. In the blink of an eye, her vision was blurred by the downpour, and she was drenched. Alicia cursed as she ran, "It seems that when I am unlucky, even God is not on my side." It was not easy to find a ce to hide from the rain. When Alicia was taking cover, she realized that the downpour had already be a drizzle. She rolled her eyes speechlessly; she did not even want to wipe herself dry anymore. She cursed, "This rain was meant for me, right? What the hell!" This time, Alicia did not go with the flow. She continued to take shelter. On the other side, Frederick drove straight home. Because of the weather, the barbecue n was reced by tea time in arge ss-roofed room connected to a ss greenhouse. The shelves, billiards, seats, cards and so on had been arranged. The family was gathering in the hall and had tea while they chatted away. Frederick entered the room. Coincidentally, his grandmother came out of the room while chatting with Miranda. When she saw him, she stuck her head out and looked behind him. "Why did youe back alone? Where is Ally?" Shocked, Frederick asked in a daze, "Hasn''t shee back already?" In an instant, his grandmother''s face darkened. "Why are you asking me? Didn''t she go out with you?" At this time, a bolt of lightning struck the air, and Frederick''s heart also rumbled along with the sudden thunder. He picked up his cell phone, and he dialed Alicia''s number again. "Sorry! The subscriber you dialed is power off. Please call againter." As she listened, Mrs. Clements'' expression became even worse. "Where did you leave her? It is raining so heavily. What if something happens?" He looked outside. Frederick''s palms were also sweating a little. "Grandma, I''ll go and find her first. We''ll talk about it when wee back!" As he spoke, he turned around and strode out of the door. "Hey, take an umbre! Be careful on the way! This brat!" she scolded. Grandma raised her hand anxiously. From behind her, Miranda said in a low voice, "Mrs. Clements, you should be happy! Master Frederick is finally nervous and worried! Don''t worry, the rain is not that heavy!" It rained and rained, even though it was not heavy. After waiting for a while, Alicia began to be on the watch for taxis. However, because it was a rainy day, it was not easy to grab a taxi. She did not have an umbre nor did she have any money. She was drenched, thus, she dared not take a taxi in the heavy rain. She was afraid that she would be kicked out and she would be in a worse situation. The rain was getting lighter, and the people around her came and went. Alicia began to walk to the entrance. When she saw a taxi, she waved her hand and ran forward. Suddenly, a car horn sounded, apanied by a burst of rapid braking sound. A man''s roar followed. "D*mn it! Do you want to die?" Before she returned to her senses, there was a sudden sshing sound. When Alicia recovered, she was already in a mess. She looked up and saw a fat middle-aged woman entering the taxi that she had hailed. Before she could react, another puddle of water sshed on her face from far away! Alicia was still in a daze after being shouted at by the rude man. She stood there for a long time and felt very unlucky. Her body was dirty, and she did not know which taxi would ept her. The rain gradually got heavier and heavier again. Subconsciously, she wanted to break down in tears. She turned around. Alicia wanted to go back and hide from the rain. When she ran, she suddenly slipped. There was a ripped sound when she tried to stabilize her body. She then noticed that her skirt was torn open. It turned out that her dress was hooked to a little iron wire cocked by the roadside fence. Chapter 85 Chapter 85 Her luck was so bad that she had no strength to fight it back. She turned around and tried to pull her dress away. But when she moved, she found that there seemed to be a dull pain under her feet. She moved a little bit and squatted down to remove her dress from the iron wire. By this time, the rain was getting heavier, but she did not even have the strength to run anymore. She only felt extremely sad! At this moment, a ck car stopped at the side of the road. By the time Frederick found her, he had already looked around twice. The rain was pouring. Therefore, he did not find her in the first two times. When he got out of the car, he was furious. "Alicia, where have you been?" Alicia turned around and realized that it was Frederick. It was as if she had seen a savior. She didn''t notice his angry face at all. Alicia rushed over. She did not care how dirty she was. She threw herself into his arms and burst into tears. "Hubby-" Only then did she notice how dirty and tired she was. The moment he held her, his anger was reced by inexplicable calmness. Frederick held her tightly with one hand. Seeing how miserable she was, his voice softened a little, "It''s okay now!" He gave her his umbre and took off his suit jacket before wrapping it around her cold body. Then, he raised his hand to wipe her dirty face. "Silly! Get into the car first!" At this moment, Frederick realized how worried he was! When he saw her in person, he knew that nothing else mattered as much as this. When they got into the car, he saw that her nose and eyes were red. Frederick took a tissue and wiped her face. "What happened? Why did you turn off your phone? Didn''t I tell you to wait here? Where did you go this time?" Why were her clothes torn? It would have been fine if he did not mention it. As soon as he asked, the grievance in her heart rose, and her tears flowed again. She could not stop crying no matter what. At this time, a car horn sounded. Frederick patted the back of her head tofort her as he fastened her seatbelt. "Okay, okay, let''s not talk about it. Let''s go home first!" Along the way, Alicia''s mood was somewhat unstable. From time to time, she would sob once or twice. However, the two of them did not say anything. After returning to the Clements family home, the rain became heavier. Their barbecue n was completely cancelled, and it was reced by an indoor barbecue. As soon as they entered the door, Alicia followed Frederick. She hung her head as she felt a little depressed. Mrs. Clements heard the sound and came out instantly. "Are you back? What happened?" "It''s okay. We got wet from the rain!" Frederick said. He was afraid that his grandmother would get worried. "I didn''t ask you!" Mrs. Clements replied. She rolled her eyes at him as she was clearly angry at him. Alicia took a step forward and said, "I''m sorry, Grandma. It''s all my fault. I was mischievous and got lost by ident. I''ve made you worried!" "It''s fine as long as you are alright!" Seeing that she had taken the me on herself, Mrs. Clements red at Frederick. At this time, Hallie came down from upstairs. When she saw this scene, she looked at Alicia with a disgusted look. "Hey, who did you go out with? Why are your clothes torn? You are too arrogant. The whole family is waiting for you to start dinner! Even if you weren''ting back, don''t you know how to call in advance? You are so ill- mannered! You even got someone to pick you up!" Hallie grumbled. Her voice was neither loud nor low, but everyone could hear it. Upon being scolded by another person, Alicia huddled up behind Frederick. She felt very ufortable, but she also knew that it was her fault. Subconsciously, she wanted to apologize. "I''m-" Before she could say anything, a cold voice spoke, "I like her like this! I''m the one who wanted to pick her up! No one asked you to wait either!" Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. Frederick hugged Alicia. It seemed like Frederick was protecting her. In an instant, Alicia was surprised and felt a sense of warmth and protection that she had not felt for a long time. "What! I was just feeling sorry for you... You, you really are ungrateful! No one loves you, and you deserve it!" Hallie shouted back. How dare he protect an outsider. How dare he scold her in front of so many people. Hallie was so angry that she was speaking incoherently! All of a sudden, Mrs. Clements'' face fell. "What are you talking about?" "Grandma, I was wrong!" Hallie seemed to have realized something. She bowed her head and pitifully tugged Mr. Clements'' sleeve. "Dad, dad, I... I was worried about Frederick. I..." Mr. Clements said, "Mom, Halley is just frank and outspoken. She did not mean it! Don''t take it to heart!" Penny quickly walked forward and pulled Hallie aside. She pinched her as a warning. "From now on, do not meddle with my woman!" Frederick scolded. His cold eyes nced at the Clements family. Obviously, Frederick''s words were not only directed at Hallie! When he looked back at his grandmother, his whole attitude changed. "Grandma, I''ll take Alicia up to change clothes first. All of you should eat first! We might need some time!" "Go! Take a shower. Don''t catch a cold!" she answered. Then, Alicia followed Frederick back to the bedroom. When the door of the bedroom was closed, Alicia got very embarrassed. It was all because of her that there was such amotion. Seeing that Frederick''s face was gloomy, she went forward and held his hand. ''Tm sorry. It''s all my fault. I''ve embarrassed you!" "You fool!" He pinched her face and said with rare gentleness, "You are so dirty right now. Take a shower and change your clothes! Don''t catch a cold!" In fact, such unhappy scenes would still happen frequently even without her. He was used to it. In the past, no matter what Hallie murmured, he would pretend that he did not hear her. He did not want to argue with her. But this, he could not bear it at all! "Okay..." she said. So many things had happened unexpectedly and Alicia was still confused. She turned around and took her clothes before going into the bathroom. After washing herself, Alicia changed into casual clothing. She wore a T-shirt with long trousers. She looked clean and her long hair was straight. It made her look young and petite. She walked out of the bathroom and Frederick had changed his clothes as well. He brought a ss of milk into the room. "Didn''t you... didn''t you despise me for acting like a child because I like to drink milk?" she wondered. Why did he bring milk for her? She recalled what had happened in the morning, and Alicia''s eyes dimmed again. This was indeed an unlucky day. Everything had gone wrong since morning! Seeing how pitiful she was, Frederick held her hand and stuffed the milk into her hand. "You can drink the milk I''ve heated it up for you." He bought the milk from the club. How could it be the same? He remembered how she was stopped from drinking her favorite milk earlier in the morning. He did not know why he thought of this when he was talking to a client. Therefore, he deliberately took two packets of milk with him when he left the club. He even personally heated it for her! Alicia did not understand his intention. She thought that he was moody because he was hungry. She took the ss and gulped it down. She was warmed up instantly. "Tell me, what happened earlier on?" Chapter 86 Chapter 86 Alicia felt that she was so unlucky today that it could not be described in words. As she thought of this, she got dejected again. She wiped her tears and sobbed like a child. "I''m so unlucky. I lost my wallet and my phone. Moreover, I was scolded by a random man. He even sshed water all over me. My clothes, my bag, are all ruined..." she muttered. As she thought of this, Alicia was so angry that she could not stop crying. She told him the whole story whilst stammering. Hearing this, Frederick was amused. She was indeed such a girly woman! How could she cry over something like this? He took the cup from her hand and ced it elsewhere. Frederick hugged her and said, "All right, all right! Everything is fine as long as you are alright!" "But, but... my cell phone, my ID card, and my money. I had a lot of cash. I was just issued 2,000 dors as a bonus¡ª" sheined. She did not have time to deposit it, and she was reluctant to spend it either! She thought of the process of reapplying the credit cards, her ID card, and her bus card. Whenever she thought about her loss earlier, she was so distressed that her heart ached. All the work she had done with her mother during the day had all gone in vain. He initially thought that she was frightened and felt wronged, but it turned out that she was worried about her money. Frederick rolled his eyes and poked her forehead. "So, all you are worried about is the money?" Were 2,000 dors enough to make her cry like this? "That''s enough! I''ll find someone to help you set up a new phone and apply for a new ID card! I''ll even give you some money asfort! How old are you? Why are you crying over such a small amount of money!" he told her. "I feel sad about it! Should I call the police? Should I report about my money being stolen? How can I be so unlucky? I even have a bank card with 20,000 dors in it! I also have a gift card which is worth a lot..." She fiddled with her fingers and counted. Alicia burst into tears again. "That would be at least three thousand dors! Am I really that unlucky?" This money was enough to pay for a week''s installment for her father''s medical bills! She was really unfortunate! The more she needed money, the more misfortunes she would face! "What a little miser! Does she love money that much?" he wondered. How could she care so much about such a small amount of money? Frederick tapped her forehead. "I will ask someone to send you a new pher. As for your gift cards, don''t worry too much about it. As for your bank cards, transfer your money to another ount. If you don''t have one, then just forget about it. We''ll get a new card, and just forget about your old ount! I''ll give you double the amount that you have lost. Is that okay? Don''t cry anymore! You look ugly when you cry!1'' he said. Frederick turned around and made a phone call. Alicia muttered, "How is that the same?" He was willing to give her money. No matter what, she would feel like the money did not belong to her. She would just owe him another favor! She could have just shrugged off the small amount of money that she had lost, and treat it as an expensive lesson for her! However, when she thought of the money in her bank cards and all the gift cards, she still felt distressed! Fortunately, she had deleted the Amazon app on her phone. Otherwise, she would have more worries! Alicia ced her hands together devoutly and prayed silently! Frederick turned around and saw her serious look. He shook his head helplessly. He said, "I''ll send it to you in a minute!" "That fast?" she asked. When she opened her eyes, Alicia was shocked as she wondered, "It''s a weekend night. Can he rece my card so quickly?" "Don''t worry! I will definitely bring it to you before you fall asleep! No one will want your money! Just forget about your worries!" he told her. "Okay!" Alicia was very happy. Thus, she nodded. Although he had only said a few words to her, she firmly believed in him. She did not know why either. "Achoo-" she sneezed. "What''s wrong? Did you catch a cold? Why did youe out when your hair is still wet?" Frederick was concerned as he brushed her hair and realized that it was still a little wet. He turned around and went into the bathroom. He then brought a hairdryer out. "It''s okay! I... I''ll do it myself!" Alicia felt a little embarrassed. She wanted to take over the hairdryer, but Frederick kept her sitting on the chair. He picked up a handful of hair and gently dried it for her. As his serious figure was reflected in the mirror, Alicia felt like her heart was being hit by something heavy. He was drying her hair, and Frederick was even toying with her soft hair. She was somewhat fond of it. She got up, and Alicia looked back at him with a blush on her face. Frederick held her delicate face and could not help but give her a kiss on her lips. "Are you hungry?" Alicia nodded and touched her belly. After a busy day, she was starving! "Let''s go down and eat something!" Frederick turned around, but Alicia pulled his wrist and said, "Hubby-" Frederick stroked her hair and smiled, "It''s okay. This is your home too! Rx! I''m here!" "Then I''ll... change my clothes!". Frederick''s uncle''s family was still there. She felt that she was dressed too casually. Hence, she changed into a more formal shirt and a skirt. Before she buttoned up, her slender waist was held by him. "I suddenly don''t feel like going down anymore!". A gentle kiss fell on her shoulder, and Frederick''s voice was mixed with some other emotions. One of Alicia''s hands was still pressing on the button of her skirt. She turned around and gently pushed him away. "Stop it. We will be a joke to themter!" If she made any noise at this hour, she would really be embarrassed to enter the Clements family in the future. She would be so ashamed! She rubbed her face in his embrace coquettishly and said, "Well do whatever you like at night, okay? Hubby, please do me this favor!" She leaned sideways, tucked in her shirt and zipped her skirt. Frederick pulled her with a little force and kissed her on the cheeks. Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! When she did not put on any makeup, she looked young. She appeared naive and lovely! Then, he took her hand. The two of them were not in a hurry as they headed downstairs. Almost all of the dishes were served in the dining room. It was in the form of a self-serving dinner. After taking a te, Frederick took Alicia to the corner of the barbecue table. There were servants who helped in roasting the meats. However, some of them still did it on their own while others only sat down and ate. They were gathered in groups of two or three. He took some vegetables, shrimps, and mutton. Frederick asked, "What else do you want to eat?" "Some corn and fish would be nice!" she suggested. "Alright!" When Frederick turned around, he saw Trevor handing them a te of mixed food. "Thanks!" he said. After receiving it, Frederick casually took over the tongs in Alicia''s hand. Trevor looked at Alicia, who was leaning against Frederick from behind. He then joked, "The power of love is really amazing!" How could a man who hated women the most, speak up for a woman, not to mention start an argument for her? This woman was really not simple! Frederick nced at Trevor. "Wasn''t that what you''ve always told me?" Trevor changed the women around him every day. As long as someone questioned him, he would always reply with the same word-love! It was just that his love wouldst for less than a month! He could respond with a grin. Afterughing, Trevor picked up a ss of red wine and handed it over. The two of them gave each other a toast, and then they both drank the wine. At this time, Mrs. Clement''s voice was heard. "Ally!" Chapter 87 Chapter 87 "Grandma is calling me. I''ll be over there for a while!" Alicia turned around and headed to the dining area on the other side. Watching her disappear, Trevor said, "Grandma seems to like her a lot!" "That''s right!" "How do you feel..." Just as Trevor was about to ask Frederick whether he was being sincere towards Alicia, they exchanged nces. Trevor saw the color of Frederick''s eyes. Then, he changed his question. "Is the tradition of the Clements family so important to you?" Trevor asked instead. Actually, he had heard that Danica Randolph wasing back! However, he suddenly felt uncertain about whether he should tell Frederick this news! After all, Alicia became Frederick''s woman before Danica did. The unique gic trait of the Clements family caused that transformation in Frederick. There must be some special meaning to it! "It does not matter to me! But it varies from person to person!" Frederick said. Rules were dead, but people were alive. He never cared about the so-called "Clements family". But, in this family, there was one person he cared about the most¡ªhis grandmother! If she wanted him to abide by the rules, then he would seriously consider it! "Huh?" Trevor was confused. Did Frederick mean that he would divorce Alicia for the sake of Danica? In terms of appearance, Alicia was somewhat simr to Danica, especially at first sight! Perhaps, it had been a long time! He could feel the difference between them more and more. Danica was more or less gentle and dignified. Alicia might havee from an ordinary family so that she seemed to be more active. "By the way, that..." When Trevor was about to mention "Danica", he hesitated for a while. However, Alicia had already returned. "Hubby, Grandma also wants some corn! Let''s cook two more! Also, the mutton is so tender and delicious. Please roast more, but don''t add chili or pepper. Since Grandma does not like it, then I won''t eat it as well. Ten pieces of mutton, please!" Alicia spoke and then coughed. This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Frederick turned around and patted her on the back. "Okay! Remember to drink more hot water! Don''t run around too much!" "Alright, I''ll apany Grandma!" After taking a few more grilled vegetables, Alicia headed back. Looking at his familiar, yet natural and concerned actions, Trevor''s concern was stuck at his throat. When he saw his grandmotherughing, he suddenly gave up the idea. Frederick ced a few pieces of mutton on the table and shrugged. Then, he asked, "What were you saying?" "Nothing, I was just jealous of you!" With a faint smile, Frederick gazed into the distance. In fact, he had an unprecedented sense of happiness. "Actually, this is not too bad! If there is a chance, you can try it out too!" As they chatted, Trevor changed the topic and started to talk about himself. For the whole night, he watched Frederick taking care of Alicia attentively. Frederick even looked happy when he ate and drank with her. Trevor only casually said that he was "jealous". However, when the party was over, he watched Alicia wipe the sweat from Frederick''s forehead and the grease on his hands. She did not even let him touch the garbage but helped him throw it away. At this time, Trevor actually began to envy him. At the end of the dinner, someone really sent her a new cell phone and a SIM card, as well as her lost ID card and bank cards too. Back in the room, Alicia held the cell phone box and her ID card. She kissed them hard. "Hubby, Hubby! You are so amazing! You are so awesome! I love you so much!" Wow, he had actually found her ID card and other bank cards too! Although she had lost her cell phone, she got a new SIM card. She did not have much important information on her cell phone. Alicia felt that she had gained more than what she had lost! When she thought about it again, she felt that it was a great fortune that she had lost 2,000 dors only! Frederick rolled his eyes and said with a disgusted look, "You are so dirty! Go and take a shower!" Why was she kissing the phone box? "Alright! I''ll take a shower immediately!" She turned around and put away the bank cards and the ID card. Then, she suddenly thought of something. "Hubby, how did you find my ID card?" What about her cell phone? Why did he not bring it back for her? "We''ve checked the surveince footage and tracked the location of your phone! We''ve found everything, but your cell phone was thrown into the river and it is spoilt! Hence, we''ve destroyed it!" he said. Did Alicia not realize that the SIM card was her original one? "Wow, that''s amazing! What about the thief?" The thief had made her so miserable. He even ran away in front of her. She was so angry that she gnashed her teeth at the thought of it! "He should be going to jail tomorrow! Are you satisfied with this answer?" "Wow, yes! Hubby, you are so great!" Alicia jumped at Frederick and gave him a big hug. When she was about to kiss him, she suddenly remembered something and retreated. "Hubby, I''ll take a shower first!" She was so happy that she skipped to pick up her clothes and took a turn into the bathroom. As for Frederick, when he thought that she was going to kiss him, his heart raced due to her flirtation. He was so lost that he could not recover from his disappointment for a period of time. Alicia was extremely ted while she was taking a shower in the bathroom. All her bad mood was swept away, and she hade back from the edge of sadness. After wrapping herself in a bath towel andbing her hair, she habitually sprayed some mist on her body and patted her tender skin. She waited for her skin to absorb it. "Achoo, Achoo-" she sneezed. Alicia rubbed her nose and suddenly felt a bit of a sore pain in her throat. "Have I really caught a cold?" she thought. Just as she had expected, there were downsides to everything in life! "God bless me..." she mumbled. She repeatedly muttered that a few times and turned around. Alicia rubbed her throat and ran out of the door. "Hubby, do you have any medicine for the cold?" She approached Frederick, took his hand, and said coquettishly, "I don''t feel good! I might need some medicine! I can''t get sick at this moment!" She did not notice how casual she was around him. She had totally regarded him as hers. Hence, when she wrapped herself in a bath towel and acted naturally around him, it seemed that she did not mind him around at all. This might be the highest level of love yet! They had really be a loving couple. It was as if they were looking at each other through a mirror-the other half of themselves! After testing the temperature of her forehead, Frederick said without thinking at all, "Why are you still wearing so little clothes? Go lie down on the bed. I''ll get you your medicine!" Only then did she realize that she had not changed into her pajamas. Frederick walked to the door and Alicia went back to the bathroom. When he came back, she had already changed into a wide nightdress. She swallowed all the big white pills in one gulp. She looked like a princess, but her movements were as rough as a maid''s. Frederick suddenly felt sorry for her. He turned around and took a shower. This exciting day had its ups and downs. The cold barrier between them had finally melted away, and they could finally return to their previous love life. When Frederick returned to bed, Alicia subconsciously snuggled closer to him. Although she did not touch him, they were almost only a centimeter apart. When she reached out, Frederick took her into his arms and they cuddled each other. Looking up, Alicia smiled. He was no longer angry at her, was he? Chapter 88 Chapter 88 Compared to the gloomy mood he had the past few days, Frederick was also in a good mood at this moment. He toyed with strands of her silky hair, leaned over, and pressed her under his body. When he lowered his head, Alicia covered her mouth. She blinked with her beautiful big eyes. She then shook her head gently and spoke in a low voice. "Hubby, this might not be a good idea! I might pass my cold to you!" Seeing that her face was about to turn red, Frederick pulled her hand down and lowered his head to give her a deep kiss. "A loving couple will face happiness and difficulties together!" he said. Till death do us part! Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! He did not say thest sentence, but he really meant it in his heart. The origin of their marriage did not matter. At this moment, they were a real couple! "You will feel better after sweating it out!" What was he talking about? Their eyes met. Before Alicia could make a sound, her red lips had been tightly blocked. This time, it was different from the gentleness moments ago. It was deep and overbearing! The rain kept falling outside the window. Inside the room, it was hot... This rough night did not go in vain. After that night, he clearly felt that his bad mood had disappeared. Alicia also became happier. The following days went smoothly, and she was in a good mood. She had a new phone which she had obtained after a hard lesson. She got more and more cautious in her life and became more alert in doing her daily things. Most of the time, a lesson and experience had to be exchanged with a heavy price. Be it money, blood, or tears. Perhaps, this was the only way people would learn and grow. Only after experiencing it could one grow up. All these years, there had been a lot of ups and downs. Alicia did not take everything so seriously anymore! Therefore, she was very optimistic. No matter how many setbacks she had encountered, she might cry and vent, but after that, she often worked harder and cherished the things she had. One day after finishing her work, she chatted with her mother during her break and was informed that the condition in her home was getting better. Then, she looked at her social media app. Every time she looked at it, she was annoyed. She would always see news about Lindsay and her engagement. There were posts about her pregnancy too. One day, she would show new baby clothes, and the next day, she would post the words "soon married''. Sometimes, she would also share about feeling nauseous from being pregnant. There were at least three posts from her every day. It was as if Lindsay was afraid that Alicia would not be able to see it. The most hateful thing was that as soon as she deleted Lindsay''s contact, she would send all kinds of messages to Alicia. When she blocked Lindsay, she would open a new ount and continued to spam her. Hence, Alicia finallypromised for the sake of her own peace! That was it! At first, Alicia would turn on the settings to not look at Lindsay''s posts. However, Lindsay would still send her messages automatically every time. In the end, Alicia''s cell phone always had notifications, which was annoying. Alicia had to inform Lindsay that she was looking at her posts and asked Lindsay to stop pestering her with messages. From then on, every time Alicia looked at social media, she only had one feeling¡ªwhat the hell! What else can Lindsay do every day apart from showing off her love? She was really destroying Alicia''s good mood! Just as she was about to delete the app, she suddenly thought about it and Alicia gave Lindsay a ''like''. She thought she should let Lindsay know about it! Alicia thought that she should just satisfy her desire of showing off! Otherwise, Lindsay might go crazy one day and continue to send her some photos of their love life! She realized that forgetting about someone was not as hard as she thought! Her heart still ached, but only for less than two seconds! Just as she was having a little headache, her phone suddenly vibrated. Alicia was getting jittery, "Did she send me another one of those messages?" She was just afraid that Lindsay would not know when to stop! She looked at her phone and realized it was actually from Frederick. [ Come home tonight. Prepare the dinner!] Her eyes shed, and Alicia instantly smiled. [ Okay, I will wait for you!] After that, she added a little "kiss" emoji. Her eyes lit up with happiness. She was in an ted mood. Of course, she knew that she was going to have to cook. She stared at theputer and began to think of what to cook. When she was about to put down her phone, another message came. She looked at it and rolled her eyes. The message was sent by Lindsay. She did not know if it was really a reply to her like'', or if it was just a test to see if Alicia had blocked her. [ Thank you!] [ Why didn''t you share my post? Are you so mean?] Lindsay added another sentence. D*mn! Was she blind? Can''t she see her posts? These hypocritical messages were so stupid! Alicia really wanted to argue, but she really did not feel like it. She casually replied with a few words, [ I''m busy. I''ll do it tomorrow! Wait for it!] Perhaps, Lindsay finally stopped when she got this message! Alicia mocked her in her heart. The moment she put down her phone, she got even more anxious! Frederick was also looking at his phone at the same time. He was scrolling through his phone for a long time. His lips turned into the shape of a smile. By this time, the inte in his office rang, "President, it is 3:40 p.m.. You have a technical department meeting to attend!" "I see." Frederick casually took a folder and identally nced at a fashion magazine next to him. The cover was a pair of celebrity couples. They were dazzling. It was an advertisement for a jewelry brand. Following the woman''s slender fingers, his eyes fell on her ears, which was exaggeratedly erged and was flickering with light. Suddenly, something urred to him. He turned to type on theputer and picked up his phone... Before getting off work, Alicia packed up her bags early and checked them several times. She had learned the lesson from thest time. She would not bring too much cash anymore. She would only bring enough for herself to use. When the bell rang, Alicia was the first to turn off theputer. As soon as she got up, a mocking voice came, "Hey, can pigs fly today? Why isn''t our workaholic Alicia working overtime?" "Hey, you are asking for a beating, aren''t you? How dare you make fun of me? I have a date today. I have to go!" Alicia teased. She waved her hand and walked straight out of the door. She was afraid that there would be a traffic jam on the road. Alicia walked quickly and skipped out of thepany. When she was about to walk out of the entrance, the bag she was holding almost hit someone else. "I''m¡ª" She wanted to apologize. She instinctively retreated and looked up, but she paused. She thought, "Jeremy? Why is he here?" Her smile faded little by little. Then, she turned around immediately. "Ally!" Jeremy grabbed her wrist. It was soft and warm, a feeling that he had not felt for a long time. It burnt his heart. Subconsciously, he clenched his fists a little bit more tightly. She slowly turned around. For a moment, Alicia was also in a trance. Following his powerful hand, her eyes zed over his familiar yet strange face. "Do you have time? Let''s find a ce to have dinner and talk, okay?" he said. After the incident at the clubhouse previously, Jeremy realized something. It was like a blow to his head. It knocked him so hard that it was as if he was in a different world. In an instant, the overwhelming feelings in his heart could not be suppressed anymore. Chapter 89 Chapter 89 Alicia snapped back to reality. She shook off his hand with force and looked at him coldly. She scolded, "If you are here to tell me the good news about your engagement, you don''t have to. I already know that! How can I be absent from your... ''engagement'' ceremony? It''s so grand and full of sincerity!" Her word was sarcastic, but even though she spurted out them casually, these words were like a sharp knife, stabbing deep into her heart. She recalled her wedding three years ago. It was in the most famous five-star hotel in Bayton City. Countless prominent figures of the upper ss were there. It was even grander than his current engagement ceremony... Yet, she became the joke of the entire city. Those mocking noises seemed to still linger in her ears to this day! Bayton City was her hometown, yet she did not know how long she had not returned there. At present, even at the mention of that ce, her heart would still tremble. It was all because of this man! Ever since she became an adult, her mother had told her that all women had to be careful in regards to marriage. He had taught her this lesson in the most unforgettable way. She had changed from a noble young lady who was pampered to who she was now, an eager beaver who even cannot be sick! "Congrattions!" She scoffed sarcastically. She sneered twice, yet her body could not help but shudder due to the sudden mood swing. It seemed like she had used all her strength to say this word. "It''s not about that! Ally..." he called her. Jeremy frowned and shook his head. When Jeremy was about to say something, his cell phone suddenly rang and he answered, "Dad-" Alicia took this opportunity to turn around and left. However, she vaguely heard a woman''s name and the word "marriage" from the phone call. She looked at the blue sky and felt an unprecedented sadness welling up in her heart. It turned out that he had a fiancee! Miss Castle? She had never heard of a woman with that surname! From the beginning to the end, she wondered what kind of a liar did she fall in love with! She quickened her pace and walked away with big strides. In the supermarket, Alicia bought ingredients and adjusted her mood. She did not want her past to affect her peaceful day ahead. When she got home, she changed into a casual T-shirt and shorts. She cooked some pasta first. Then, she measured the time and prepared a few more dishes. She was about to make some mushroom soup as well. As she was busy with her work, she suddenly heard the doorbell and a vague sound of shouting outside the door. "Hey? What''s going on? Did you forget your keys?" she asked. Ever since they were together, the two of them had been living in Landrum Garden. Perhaps it was because Frederick did note back regrly in the past. Hence, it was rare to see outsiders here apart from servants who came regrly to clean, repair, and provide supplies. As she wiped her hands, Alicia ran out and shouted, I ming! When she opened the door, she stuck her head out to have a look. From a distance, Alicia saw a man driving a small delivery van. He waved his hands incessantly from outside the iron gate. She paused. Alicia did not dare to open the door rashly. She shouted from a distance, "Who are you looking for?". "Is this Miss nchard? I am here to deliver something, please sign here-" "A courier? For me?" she was confused. The man was wearing an express delivery uniform and the car behind him was also from the deliverypany. For the past two years, she did have the habit of shopping online. However, the address she would give them was either her mother''s home or thepany''s. Why was it delivered here? Moreover, this was a mansion area, and the guard at the entrance was very strict. Postal services were usually collected by the guards and checked strictly too. How did hee in? Her first instinct was that he was a liar. The next was that he was a kidnapper! There was a distance between her and the gate. However, Alicia did not take another step forward. "I didn''t buy anything! Are you sure you got the right address?¡± "Miss nchard, your address and thest four digits of your phone number are... Miss, I am a delivery man. The entrance guard has checked with thepany and my identity card has also been checked by them! Don''t worry! I am one of the delivery men who are in charge of the transport of valuable things in thepany. Our car is of the highest quality in thepany. This is why it looks a little different. I have to send it to you in person, and I need your personal signature on it!¡± After checking the information and the address, Alicia was also quite puzzled. It was correct! She was a little doubtful, but she finally came forward. The delivery man verified the phone number and then handed a box over the gate. She nced at it and saw that it was covered with a verification stamp on it. Thus, she asked, "Is it free? Or are there any postal fees?¡± After all, thetest scams were to sell goods which cost a few cents but scam people on delivery fees. She looked at the package. She was a little hesitant about opening it. If she wanted to open it, she might have to pay the postal fees first! "It has been paid for! The other party has paid for it. You just need to sign it and you can take it away!" "Oh!" She was finally sure that he was not a liar. After signing, Alicia returned it to him with a smile and said, "Thank you!" Who would be so kind as to send her a gift? With the box in her hand, she walked back into the house. Alicia was in a good mood. She had spent fifteen minutes on this delivery. When she returned to the kitchen, she threw the box and rushed to the pot. "Ah! The water has boiled!" After putting in all the ingredients, Alicia added some salt to taste. After cooking the soup, she set up the tes, silverware, and prepared everything else. Then, she remembered that she had received the delivery box. Thus, she got a pair of scissors and opened the box in the kitchen. She carefully opened the box. When she opened it, there was actually a blue brocade box inside. When she utched the blue box, it turned out to contain asymmetrical diamond earrings in the shape of butterflies. Under the light, it was lifelike and sparkling. On the inside of the box was the logo of thepany. There was a lightly printed word stating ''LOVE1, as well as a line of eye-catching words. ''We are a pair, from now until forever.'' As soon as she set eyes on the "butterfly", she was thoroughly confused. Alicia did not expect Jeremy to be the first person she thought of when she saw such an earring. She remembered that he suddenly appeared at thepany, and his attitude seemed to bepletely different from before! "Could it be that he went to look for me earlier in order to give me this?" she thought. Did he eventually find her residence address? She doubted it, but what did he mean by doing this? Why would he send her a pair of earrings at such a time? Although Alicia''s mind was in a mess, she still clearly remembered that when they were in love, butterflies were their symbol of love. When he proposed to her, he also gave her a pair of diamond earrings. Just as she was confused about what she should do, the door suddenly opened. She panicked and threw everything into the trash can. She took a deep breath and hurried out the door. This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. "Hubby, are you back?" He took off his coat and ced it on the sofa. Alicia beamed when she saw him. "It''s about time. Let''s eat first!" Chapter 90 Chapter 90 She pushed him into the dining hall and to his seat. After that, Alicia filled the bowls and tes with pasta and soup. She did things swiftly. She was afraid that if he got up, he would notice the trash can that was not properly covered. There were all kinds of food on the table, including chicken wings, sd, mashed potatoes, pasta, and mushroom soup. These home-cooked dishes had a goodbination of color, aroma, and taste. They were very appetizing. Seeing that she was smiling all the way, Frederick was also very happy. He said, "Let''s eat!" Frederick picked up a chicken wing and ced it on her te. "You should eat more. You''ve lost weight." "Hubby, you should eat more too. Have a taste of my cooking!" Alicia also picked one up for him, saying, "You are not allowed to say that it tastes bad!" The chicken wings were a little expensive. Moreover, she was not used to eating a lot of meat at night. Therefore, she only bought six, which were all on the te. If he did not give it to her, she would not even eat it. Frederick chuckled. Obviously, he was delighted by her words. As soon as she touched her fork, she thought of something. Alicia went to take a box of tissue and a wet towel. Then, she ate the chicken wing very carefully. At this time, Frederick said, "It''s good. It''s delicious. I like it!" Alicia chuckled. Finally, Alicia also smiled and squinted her eyes. After eating the chicken wing, she was afraid that Frederick would nag her. Hence, she ate a little pasta which was hidden under her pile of sd. Then only did she begin to drink the soup and ate some potatoes too. She also picked up most of the bacon inside and gave it to Frederick. He seemed to be used to it. Hence, he picked it up and immediately ate it. Although they didn''t talk much, they were very satisfied with their food. When they were almost finished, Frederick noticed that she did not touch her chicken wing at all. He pushed the te towards her and asked, "Why are you eating so little?" In a hurry, Alicia pushed it back. She hurriedly exined, "Hubby, I''ve made this for you! You must eat more and gain more muscles! What if people stop thinking highly of you? Wouldn''t I suffer a great loss then? Don''t waste it! It can''t be kept till tomorrow! You should finish the meat and I''ll deal with the sd! This is the perfect combination for men and women. We won''t be tired then! Quick¡ª" Alicia quickly took thest two chicken wings and ced them on his te. Then, she ate the remaining tomatoes and lettuce. ording to the quantity of the food, it seemed like she had made enough. Apart from the leftover soup and mashed potatoes, almost everything was finished. When he remembered that she had fainted due to hunger from losing weight, he did not force her anymore. He said, "You can choose not to have too much meat, but you have to be full. You must never be hungry!" Had this been known by others, they would think that he was abusing her! "Sure! I''m already full. Look at my belly! It''s bulging!" she said. She straightened up and kept a little distance from him. Alicia''s tiny belly was bulging through her loose clothes, and he could see her belly. Then, Frederick turned his eyes and his gaze fell on her chest. "Sure, but you have not seeded yet. You still have to work hard!" he told her. Facing his smug look, Alicia blushed and loosened her clothes. She said, "Hubby, what are you looking at? You are too naughty. I can''t even talk to you normally anymore!" How dare he think she had a small chest. She was at the very least a C cup size! When she was a child, she almost could not dance because of the rapid development of her chest. Later, whenever she danced, she had to wrap her chest with moreyers of clothing than other people. She had to be thinner than others too. Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! It was strange. Most people who danced did not have big chests. She often wrapped herself for hours and even after so many years, it did not affect her development at all. Later, when dancing became nothing more than her hobby, she wasn''t so strict on herself anymore. In fact, among her peers, her cup size could be consideredrge. It was so huge that other people would be envious of it. She was used to wearing one size bigger than other people. She did not like it when other people stared at her, especially men! However, she could not escape from this fate even when she grew up! At that time, the boys on campus had some weird list of who had the bestlooking chests. To her surprise, she was in one of the top spots! As a result, when both men or women saw her, they would all focus on her chest. It almost frustrated her to death! After a period of time, she wore a tight ck coat whenever she was on campus. Eventually, those people had seen enough. They were not curious anymore. However, she had gained the attention of many other people. It was not long after her ''fame'' dissipated that she met Jeremy, a student who was famous in the university. However, she had never seen him before. Alicia did not want to think about this. Hence, she stuffed arge mouthful of tomato into her mouth. Alicia chewed on it hard and looked at him. However, she was still a little embarrassed and turned her body slightly to avoid his ''evil'' gaze. After a happy meal, Alicia pushed Frederick and said, "Hubby, you must be tired after working for a whole day. Go back to your room and change your clothes to have a rest! I''ll clean up the area!" "Alright!" She was hardworking, gentle, and considerate. This life was almost up to his expectations from the past. Hence, Frederick allowed her to push him out of the dining room. She quickly washed the bowls, cutlery, and dishes. In truth, Alicia''s eyes had never left the trash can in the corner. Her mind was full of thoughts. How should she deal with the gift? Where should she put it? Should she return it to him the next day? When she thought of contacting Jeremy, she had an inexplicable headache. He was once the man she had wished to see every day, even in her dreams. Why was she so afraid of seeing him now? Was it true that people would change that fast? "s-" She was so worried! What the hell? What was wrong with him? It was not even a special day. Why did he suddenly give her earrings? Her heart was stirring. She sighed and let out a long breath. After washing her hands, Alicia turned to look at the trash can, and she stared at it for a long time. Fortunately, she had cooked a lot earlier. Hence, she had to change the trash bag. Otherwise, she would feel sick at the thought of taking the earrings out from the trash can! Because there were some tape and boxes at the bottom of the trash can, the earrings were right on top. She bent over and picked them up. After a round of inspection, she sighed heavily. "Where should I put this?" she thought. She could not bring it back to the room! She can''t put it in the kitchen cabs either. What if he wakes up and opens it the next day? What about the trash can? What if he suddenly decides to throw the trash the next morning? That was a possibility too! While she was confused, she heard a cold and unhappy voice, "Did you throw the earrings I gave you into the trash can?" She blurted, "Huh?" When she turned around, Alicia saw that Frederick had changed his clothes. He stood at the door of the dining room with a gloomy expression. At this moment, he stared at the box in her hand and the trash can at her feet. Alicia looked at him in a daze for two seconds, and then looked at the trash can. Her eyes slowly fell back on the brocade box in her hand. She was still a little confused. What? He was the one... who gave her the earrings? When she looked up again, she saw him turning to leave angrily. Without thinking, she ran to catch up with him. "Hubby-" Chapter 91 Chapter 91 She chased after him all the way back to the room. Alicia said in a hurry, "Hubby, were you the one who gave me these earrings?" "Hmph!" He turned to face her. Frederick''s face was dark as if a shadow had fallen across his face. "Hubby, why didn''t you give them to me in person? Why did you use a delivery method? I''ve misunderstood you. I did not know how to deal with them. I was worried that you would be unhappy. Therefore, I threw them into the trash can because I was in a hurry!" she exined. Alicia paced beside him. She was anxious and wanted to exin. Her eyes inadvertently fell on the bag on the dressing table. She suddenly recalled. She remembered this earring. Where had she seen them before? Was this the limited edition ones, that was worth about 290,000 dors? He actually bought them? There was a sudden burst of joy in her heart and a sh of happiness in her eyes. Alicia''s voice became gentle. From time to time, she would pull on his arm. "Hubby, don¡¯t be angry! I really didn''t know that you were the one who gave them to me. In fact, I like them very much! I thought they were... If I had known it earlier, I wouldn''t have thrown them away!" Frederick turned around and red at her. His eyes were like a sharp knife. "Who did you think gave them to you?" "No, no! I just didn''t know... I didn''t expect you to give me this!" She shook her head. Alicia almost bit her tongue as she exined. The more she exined, the deeper she was at digging her own grave. Frederick''s deep eyes narrowed, and her smile completely disappeared. "I thought it was Jeremy... That a*shole! When I got off work earlier, I bumped into him at the door of thepany! We''ve only exchanged a few words. When he answered the phone, I slipped away! Then, the earrings were delivered. Hence, I thought..." She pursed her mouth and batted her eyshes at him. Alicia tentatively pulled his hand and pleaded in a sweet way. "Hubby, I really didn''t know it was you! I''m sorry. Don''t be angry with me! I''m very happy to know that you''ve sent me this. How can I be willing to throw it away? Besides, it''s such an expensive and beautiful pair of earrings. I might not even have the chance to wear them!" Alicia held his arms. It seemed like she would never let go of them. That man went to look for her? What did they talk about? Why would she think that Jeremy was the one who gave her the earrings? Didn''t he have a girlfriend? Obviously, he had not forgotten about her! All these thoughts were running through Frederick''s mind. Did he regret it? Did he want to pursue her again? Seeing that Frederick did not shrug her off, Alicia took another big step forward and hugged his waist. "Hubby, it''s a beautiful night. You will forgive me, right? Next time, I will figure it out first. I won''t make such a silly mistake anymore!" she pleaded. Frederick raised his hand and pinched her rosy cheeks. "Sounds like it will happen again?" Alicia shook her head furiously. She lifted her right hand and swore very seriously, "No, no! Absolutely no!" If he was willing to talk to her, it meant that she still had a chance! "In the future, you are not allowed to be involved with any men. You are also not allowed to ept things from other men either!" Frederick warned her. Alicia was too dazzling! He did not doubt that there would be countless men who would want to pursue her. "Of course! I would not ept any gifts from anyone else!" She then grinned. Although Frederick knew that she only said that to cheer him up, he was still very delighted in his heart. He touched her nose. "Don''t grin like that! I will only forgive you if you make this a truly ''beautiful'' night!" he hinted at her. His eyes also nced at her wide cor. He held her and Alicia blinked mischievously. "Hubby, you must be very thirsty now, am I right?" Every word from her had a hidden meaning! "Bye! I''m going to take a shower!" she said. She turned around and rushed to the dressing table on the other side of the room. Before putting down the earrings, she opened the box and looked at it. Then, she went to get her pajamas. She walked with light steps. One could see the genuine happiness in her. Finally, Frederick was also smiling from ear to ear. This night, she did not know whether it was because he was in a good mood or if it was due to the earrings, Frederick''s actions were tough and passionate. He had left countless purple marks on her body. It was his unique symbol! But she was not sure whether he did it on purpose or not. When the sun rose the next day, Frederick opened his eyes. He was in a good mood. After being ''tortured'' for the entire night, Alicia nestled in his arms like a newborn baby. She slept soundly. He curled his fingers gently and caressed her pink cheeks. He could smell her faint fragrance as he slightly bowed his head. Frederick could not help but ce a gentle kiss on her hair. It turned out that the feeling of hearing the birds sing, witnessing the flowers blooming, and having a gorgeous woman in his arms every morning could be so beautiful! As she wriggled, Alicia, who was half awake, stretched and muttered, "Hubby, good morning-" Her sweet voice was as sweet as honey. Obviously, she did not sleep well. She snuggled closer and dozed off again. In an instant, the burning desire in Frederick''s heart rose again. He distanced himself out of instinct, but Alicia was not satisfied with this. She got closer to him again. She seemed to have no sense of security and had to rely on him or to hold onto something in order to sleep. However, Frederick was triggered. He could not control himself any longer. Early in the morning, the sun shone brightly. It was an extremely wonderful experience... "Hubby... Ah! I''ll... I''ll bete!" Alicia eximed. Was she going to be ''tortured'' again? It was so early in the morning, yet Alicia was being dominated by him. She pleaded silently for three seconds. But in the end, she still submitted herself to him. When they were finished, Alicia felt like she had finished running a marathon. Alicia was so tired that she wished she could revert to a baby and enter her mother''s womb. As for Frederick, he was obviously satisfied. He was in a good mood. He looked at her with a smile. After rushing out of the bathroom, Alicia quickly changed her clothes. She was initially exhausted, but when she looked at the dressing table, her tiredness dissipated. She walked to the dressing table, opened the jewelry box, and took out the earrings to have a look. Just by looking at it, she was ted! After all, she was also a woman, and all women liked beautiful essories! Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! Frederick also felt rxed after watching her actions. He saw her peeping a few times, but she eventually ced it down. He stepped forward and wrapped his arms around her slender waist from behind. "Why don''t you wear it? Don''t you like it?" he asked her. She shook her head. Alicia was still a little hesitant. "It''s too expensive! What if I identally lose them?" She often had to run to work. She was really unlucky. If she lost it, she would be heartbroken! In recent years, her concept of consumerism had changed a lot. Even if the price of the earrings weren''t sky- high, she would still like them very much. With a faint smile, Frederick took it out and helped her put it on. "Silly! If you lose them, we can buy other earrings. If you keep it, it won''t multiply, would it?" He tucked her hair behind her ear and said, "I bought it for you! Does it hurt?" He fiddled with it for a long time before sessfully putting it on. He only felt that her ears seemed to have turned red. He did not expect her to be so shy! Chapter 92 Chapter 92 Alicia shook her head. She could not help but look at him and said, "You are so clumsy!" She raised her hand and adjusted it again. She fastened the hook and smiled. With his skills, the earrings would be lost before she even left the house. She was actually very happy with his awkward techniques. It showed that he must have never helped a woman with this before. She looked at herself in front of the mirror. Although they were asymmetrical, the earrings were not too long. She let down a part of her hair and they did not appear ostentatious. She was very satisfied and liked them very much. "Hubby, It''s a littlete now. Hence, I won''t prepare breakfast! My dear husband, you should go to thepany and settle your breakfast there!" she said. "Alright!" As soon as Frederick turned around, Alicia suddenly grabbed his hand and said, "Hubby, can I borrow your hand for a while?¡± This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. He was surprised. "Let''s show off our love!" Alicia responded and turned to take her phone. "Hubby, hold on to me!" She held his hands and their fingers interlocked. Alicia rested her head on his shoulder. She searched for the perfect angle and took a photo. Alicia took another selfie of her side profile and deliberately showed off the color of their clothes, which matched nicely. Then, she posted it on social media. [Thus, a beautiful day starts! I''m so happy!] It seemed that this was how people showed off their love. Did she want other people to know or not? Frederick smiled slightly and said nothing as he looked at her. He had a mysterious look, which was fascinating! In truth, Alicia actually did not want to show off, especially when this love was still surreal in her eyes. However, in order to keep Lindsay quiet, she still subconsciously wanted to counterattack against her. Therefore, she posted it. Looking at the pair of holding hands, a trace of sadness suddenly welled up in her heart. She typed on the screen and lowered her eyes to hide the emotions in her eyes! Once upon a time, love was such a sacred thing to her. However, she seemed to be more and more distant from it now. After that, Alicia and Frederick went to their respective offices. Alicia sat in front of theputer in the office, eating bread. A beautiful figure was reflected on the ck screen. She looked at the twinkling reflections on her ears. She smiled so widely that her eyes were squinted. She pressed the power button of herputer and picked up her phone while eating breakfast. Unrealizing it, she opened her social media app again. She noticed that she had received plenty of messages. She clicked on it. Sure enough, Lindsay was the first to leave a message for her. [Could it be that your left hand is in love with your right hand, and you don''t want people to find out?] D*mn it! Would she die if she didn''t spout nonsense whenever she opened her mouth? Alicia got slightly annoyed by Lindsay. She got back at her and wrote, [I have a handsome man with me. I''m not afraid that people might know about him. I''m just afraid that someone would want to steal him from me!] After that, she revealed a proud expression on her face. She continued to look at the post and saw that her friends and colleagues had all given her their likes and blessings. She even replied to a fewments. As soon as she was done replying, she saw another notification appear. She thought it was Lindsay. When Alicia was about to retort, she realized that it was from Frederick. Did he actually like her post too? Her depressed mood was swept away in an instant. Alicia suddenly beamed as she thought, "He was keeping an eye on me too, huh?" At the thought of him looking at her post, she didn''t find him annoying anymore. While she was still thinking about him, Frederick sent a message, [I have a fairy with me. I''m afraid people might know about her. I also fear that someone would want to steal her from me!] Did he see her reply? She was excited. Alicia replied, [My hubby is the best!] It was followed by a ''kissing'' emoji. Then, it was replied with a simple [Okay.] She had only looked at her phone for a while, but it felt like she had been on an emotional roller coaster. Because of this post, her mood got brighter for the whole day. At the same time, Frederick was still looking at the photo of their intertwined fingers holding while holding his cell phone. His gaze softened a little bit, and he stared at it for a long time. He faintly felt that he was missing something... In the next few days, Alicia wore the earrings every single day. She was in an elevated mood. One day after work, just as she walked out of thepany, she was blocked by Jeremy again. Looking up, Alicia frowned. She could understand if the first time was just a coincidence or if he really had something to talk about. However, this time, she did not think so anymore! It had only been a few days. At first nce, Alicia felt that he looked a lot more haggard. She wanted to say something but stopped herself. "What''s the matter?" she asked bluntly. What did his life have to do with her? She could not even protect herself. No matter what he said, she would not care about it. Jeremy did not know what was wrong with him either. Every day, when it was time to get off work, his feet seemed to have their own sense of consciousness, and they would want toe and see her. No matter how far she was, he just wanted to catch a glimpse of her. Even if he could only do it from afar. "Where are you going? I''ll give you a ride!" he said. "There''s no need for that! I have a car!" Alicia replied. With this, she shook the keys of her luxury car in her hand. At a nce, Jeremy frowned and said, "Bentley? How can you afford such a good car?" Did she really fall this low and found herself a sugar daddy? From his skeptical tone, Alicia had already guessed his thoughts. "Does this have anything to do with you? Or do you want to take this car away too? If you really think you can do it, then do it! Jeremy, I have lost everything that I can afford to lose. Do you think I will be afraid of you now? I don''t know what deep hatred you have for the nchard family. However, I, Alicia nchard, have never owed you anything. Yet, you have ruined my whole life! I may not be a saint, but I don''t hate you! Your day of reckoning wille!" she scolded. As of now, there were things more important than revenge. She had people and things that she cared more about. She could not let anything happen to them! Alicia shot him a re and continued speaking in a painful tone. "In the future, don''t appear in front of me again! I don''t owe you anything, and I don''t want to have anything to do with you anymore!" After that, Alicia was about to leave but her wrist was grabbed by someone. "Ally¡ª" She screamed, "Let me go!" When they were arguing, Miriam''s voice suddenly came, "Alicia, I need to go to the shopping mall. Could you give me a ride? Hey, is this your friend?" "No! Let''s go!" Alicia was angry. After getting rid of Jeremy, Alicia tidied up her clothes and took her colleague''s arm. She turned sideways to walk past him, and a sh of light passed him by. Jeremy looked at the shing earrings, and he felt a strong pain in his heart. His serious look seemed to have melted in an instant. "Ally-" When he spoke again, his attitude changed dramatically. However, Alicia did not want to talk to him. She walked without stopping and left with her colleague. After sending Mira to the mall, Alicia also went to the supermarket to buy some daily necessities that were on sale. Then, she was ready to bring them back to her mother. As soon as she walked out of the supermarket, she saw Lindsay. She turned sideways and covered her face. She pretended to not see Lindsay and fastened her pace. At this moment, a sharp and urgent female voice came from behind her. "Hey, Ally. Alicia nchard-" Chapter 93 Chapter 93 "I can''t hear her, I can''t hear her -" Alicia was desperately trying to get away. Alicia rushed as she threw everything into the car and drove away quickly. The moment she sessfully drove away, she felt rxed. She had perfectly avoided an attack. Oh, yeah! She turned on some light music and returned home in a good mood. Lindsay was still waving her hands behind Alicia. She was obviously a little out of breath. She thought, "Why did she run away so fast? I''m not a monster!" With a burst of remorse in her heart, she turned back. Before even taking two steps, she saw two fashionable and beautiful young women chatting with smiles on their faces. Their hands were pointing in the direction where Alicia left. "Hey, where did she get her earrings? I really like them! Those butterflies look so beautiful!" "That''s right! It''s so fashionable! We can buy two pairs, one long and the other short. Then, we can make an asymmetrical match just like her. How great would that be! We should not have hesitated just now. We should have just asked her!" "It''s the first time I''ve seen such a delicate pair of butterfly earrings! I used to have one, but it has always made my face look big. Apart from going out casually, I don''t have any other chance to wear it! I can''t wear it at work as it''s too ostentatious. But I still like it, thus, I still keep mine! She''s so slim and elegant. She even has a beautiful face. I''m sure she looks good in everything..." This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. "But, from the sparkle and style, it doesn''t look cheap at first nce either. I think we might not even be able to afford it even if we asked!" "Now that you''ve mentioned it, it seems like we have nothing to regret! Sometimes, it also depends on fate to own something!" Butterfly earrings? Upon hearing it, Lindsay''s face changed. When she saw the twodies pointing at their phones, Lindsay snatched it from them. Sure enough, the two of them took a picture of Alicia. The butterfly earrings on her ears were truly dazzling! "Hey! Who are you? Why did you take our phone?" one asked. "She''s crazy! Is this a daytime robbery?" the other asked. They snatched it back, and they were not in a good mood anymore. By this time, Lindsay became angrier. She told the two of them angrily, "The girl in this picture is my friend! You''ve secretly taken pictures of my friend, and you have vited her privacy! Should I call the police?" She yelled, and the two women were shocked. They quickly deleted the photo on their phone. "Something''s wrong with her!" they said. They nced at each other for a while before walking away quickly. Lindsay was still at the same spot clenching her fists, her expression dark. Suddenly, she recalled the scene she saw two days ago. She seemed to remember seeing Jeremy''s car parked in front of Alicia''s workce. Could it be that the two of them have gotten back together? Back home, Alicia ced the things she had bought neatly. Then, Alicia went to help her mother with the stall for a while. The business was good that day. Because of Alicia''s arrival, Mrs. nchard closed her stall earlier. Normally, Mrs. nchard would close the stall at 8 o''clock in the evening when she was alone. After all, she was a woman. Safety was a priority for her. On that day, the two of them returned home at halfpast six. "Ally, don''t buy these foods in the future anymore. I can''t eat all of it alone, and it would be a waste! Have you eaten? We have some food at home. I''ll cook some for you! It won''t take long!" she said. "Alright!" In the kitchen, Alicia felt a sense of bitterness in her heart as she observed her mother preparing the food. "Mom, you should stop working at night in the future. Working for a whole day is so tiring! We are out of debt now. If I work more, we can then pay for Dad''s medical bills..." It had only been three years, but her mother''s hands had gotten so much rougher. "It''s not tiring! I''ll get bored if I don''t do anything. I feel happy to go out every day, walk with the neighbors, and talk to guests asionally too! I can even relieve your burdens! I only wish that your father gets better soon!" Mrs. nchard took out the food as she said this. Alicia separated them into two bowls before they started eating. When they were almost finished, Mrs. nchard asked Alicia a question. "Ally, are you... doing well?" She knew what her mother wanted to ask. Hence, Alicia smiled sweetly. "Of course, I''m doing very well! Mom, don''t worry. Frederick treats me very well! Look, he just gave me a pair of earrings! It''s beautiful, isn''t it?" Patting her daughter''s head, Mrs. nchard also smiled. "My daughter is the most beautiful!" Alicia held her mother''s hand. After hesitating for a while, she spoke frankly. "Mom, our rtionship is still shallow, and I don''t want to... have too much to do with him. No one knows what will happen in the future! But, I will live a good life every day. No matter what happens in the future, I will be good and filial to you! When I am rich, I will buy a big house and we will live there!" "Silly child! I understand! Don''t worry about me! I''m fine now! If you have time, go and see your father. Come back when you are free too. My life is peaceful and fulfilling! When your father gets better, I will be fine too! You have grown up, you will get married sooner orter! As long as you are fine, I will be happy too, do you understand?" "Yes!" Alicia''s voice sounded a little choked when she looked at her loving mother. "Hurry up and eat! The food''s getting cold! I''ve especially left the shrimp that Aunt McGowan has given us to you. I know you like it!" While they were talking, there was a sudden knock on the door. "It''s sote. Who could it be? I''m going to open the door!" Alicia said. After getting up, Alicia walked out first. When she saw who it was through the peephole, she rolled her eyes at once. As soon as she opened the door, a furious voice came. "Who do you think you are? How the h*ll did you teach your daughter?" Lindsay scolded. Alicia gave Lindsay a nce as her face darkened too. "Be polite to my mother in the future! Don''t you have any manners? No one asked you toe! I don''t know who''s the shameless one. You came without an invitation. You have continued to do so for over a year!" "You''re here! That''s perfect!" Lindsay gloated. When Lindsay saw Alicia, she got furious. "It seems like I don''t have to find someone to pass on the message! I am pregnant with Jeremy''s child. We will be engaged and married on the 10th of next month! He is my fiance now! How can you hook up with him? Are you really that shameless? Do you think he wille back to you after wearing the earrings, making a phone call, and recalling the past with him? Quit dreaming! I am the only one in his heart right now!" she scolded. Alicia sneered. Alicia did not even want to look at her. "Lindsay, are you having a delusional disorder, or are you out of your mind? Why are you here in the middle of the night? I''m warning you, don''te to disturb my mother in the future, or I''ll sue you for harassment! Also, I''m not short of men at present, and I''m not interested in discarded garbage. Don''te to me whenever you feel insecure! I''m busy! I don''t have time to serve you!" "Are you still going to deny it? You are clearly guilty! There''s evidence on your ears! B*tch¡ª" Lindsay raised her hand in anger. Suddenly, cold water was poured on her. "Watch your mouth! You are barricading my door in the middle of the night. Who do you think you are? Get out of here! Our family does not wee a brat like you! Not now, not ever!" Mrs. nchard scolded. Chapter 94 Chapter 94 In the past, Mrs. nchard had always thought that Lindsay was kind and trusted her very much. At this moment, Mrs. nchard felt being cheated, and her face was very gloomy. In an instant, Lindsay seemed to have returned to her senses. Only then did she realize that she was filled with anger and had forgotten her image. After that, she did not make a sound for a long time. Alicia took her mother''s hand infort. "I will repeat it again. I am not interested in Jeremy. All I want is to live a peaceful life with my mother. Do not disturb us in the future! As a woman, I will remind you again. Don''t walk down the same path as I did! Do you really know him? Have you seen his parents? Have his parents agreed? He has even ditched a wedding before. Would he even take the engagement seriously? By this time, you''d better worry more about yourself and stop wasting time on unimportant people like us!" After that, Alicia mmed the door. Actually, these words were meant for herself. In the past, she had ignored all the red gs from him. She believed whatever he said. Now that she thought about it, she realized how ridiculous this so- called passionate love of hers was. Mrs. nchard sighed again as she took Alicia''s hands. "Ally, now you know why your father and I always wanted to get involved in your rtionship, right? Sometimes, even when a wronged rtionship has ended, shadows from its past will still show up! Moreover, it may affect you for the rest of your life! In the world of love, it would be best to not walk down the wrong path. Do you understand? Once you know it is wrong, no matter how difficult it is, you must forget about it, understand?" "I understand, Mom! I am married now. I won''t be distracted anymore!" Alicia assured her. The origins and meaning of her marriage did not matter. As long as it was there, she would abide by the rules! "Good, that''s good! I suddenly remember that there is a saying that goes like this. Love is a luxury in our lives. Having it is nice, but we are still living well without it, aren''t we? Therefore, Ally, no matter what we encounter, as long as we are fine, nothing else matters. Do you get me? I only have you now. You must not let anything happen to yourself..." Mrs. nchard stroked her daughter''s hair and said sincerely! In these years, her experience was really miserable. However, she could not give up. If she gave up, what about her daughter? "Mom, I am really tough! I have to go back now, or your son-inw will be unhappy! I wille back to see you another day when I am free!" "Alright! Drive slowly on the way! Be careful! Send me a message when you get home!" "Alright!" Alicia took her bag and reminded her mother to lock the doors and windows. Only then did she drive home. As for Lindsay, she did not clean herself. Instead, she drove to Jeremy''s apartment immediately. In the car at the parking space, she took another bottle of water and poured it on her head. "What''s wrong with you? How did you end up like this?" Seeing her in a mess at the door, Jeremy pulled Lindsay into the apartment and wiped her face with a towel. Lindsay was sitting on the sofa with grievances, and she was still sobbing. "What on earth happened?" he continued to ask. "I went to the mall today and wanted to buy you a razor, but I saw Alicia..." His hands, which were holding a towel, obviously paused. A strange expression shed across Jeremy''s face. Of course, Lindsay clearly noticed that. Even until this moment, even after he had witnessed that woman''s misconduct with his own eyes, he still cared for her! Lindsay showed no response on her face. But underneath her skirt, her sharp fingernails had already pierced her thighs. "When I saw her wearing a pair of butterfly earrings, I remembered that it used to be the promise of your love for her. I thought that since she wore those earrings, she still had feelings for you. Also, I seemed to have seen your car in front of herpany a few days ago, so I guessed that you must have some feelings for her too! At first, I thought she must be in a good mood today, hence, I wanted to make things right between the two of you so that she would not hate you so much. Who knew... Maybe I was too anxious, Mrs. nchard scolded me and poured water on me before I finished talking! She told me to open my eyes as I kept siding you!" After bitterly squeezing out a few drops of tears, she continued. Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! "Jeremy, I know you are a good person! You must have a lot of difficulties! In fact, I don¡¯t want to lose my good friend Alicia! Although I love you very much and that I am pregnant with your child, I am doing all of this willingly! I love you so much that I can''t control myself! But as long as you are happy, I can turn a blind eye to this. I won''t disturb you, as long as you let me stay with you and don''t drive me away!" As he wiped her hair, Jeremy also felt ufortable. "What silly words are you talking about? I only went to the bank around that area!" He was not lying. He went to arge bank that happened to be close to Alicia''spany. Ever since that day, he could not help but go to that bank every time he had something to do with banking. Jeremy held her in his arms. "I''m sorry for your suffering! You''ve been wronged in the past two years!" He knew that she had always liked him. In the past few years, she had been very kind to him and had done a lot of things for him! In the past three years, he had never forgotten about Alicia. However, it was also this woman who had filled his emptiness. She did help him go through some difficult days. Even the news about Alicia from abroad was obtained by her. She helped him to solve his doubts, and helped him spend countless painful nights that he could not numb himself with alcohol. In Jeremy''s eyes, Lindsay was a good woman who did a lot for him and did not ask for anything in return! He owed her a lot! Lindsay''s lips curled into a smile as she buried herself in his arms. "No, I don''t feel like I''m wronged when I''m with you. I just feel happy!" Jeremy lowered his head and kissed her hair. "Take a shower first and change your clothes! Don''t catch a cold!" After leaving her mother''s home, Alicia''s mood was still obviously unstable. She drove to a quiet side of the road. She stood at the end of a bridge for a long time before she calmed down and returned home. After entering the house and changing her shoes, she suddenly came to her senses and asked herself, "Why are the lights on?" Was he back? Alicia stuck her head out. She seemed to hear movementsing from the bar. She walked quickly over and asked, "Hubby? Are you back?" When his majestic side profile came into view, Alicia smiled immediately. She stepped forward and hugged him. "Hubby!" Frederick leaned to one sidezily and nced at the clock on the wall. "You are really quite busy at work!''1 He looked into her eyes, and he could clearly see how red her eyes were. His fingers suddenly pinched her jaw as he narrowed his eyes. "What''s wrong? Did you cry?" Chapter 95 Chapter 95 He asked her with a firm tone. Frederick was very unhappy as he questioned, "Where did you go?" It was just over eight o''clock in the evening. Yet, he still thought it was toote. Alicia shook her head. "No, I didn''t cry. It was just windy at night and some dust got into my eyes! I went home to visit my mother and she made dinner for me. Hubby, have you eaten yet?" Hearing her words, he remembered that she was used to living in her parents'' home whenever he went on business trips. He thought that she yearned for her family and was not used to living a married life. Therefore, Frederick retreated his hands. He did not ask any more questions, but he was still unhappy and raised his eyes. "What do you think?" he asked. Did that mean that he hadn''t eaten yet? She ced her arms around his neck. "Hubby, don''t be angry! I didn''t know that you would be back so early. I will cook for you instantly! How about some pasta? I can cook up some pasta really quickly!" she said coquettishly. "Alright!" After he nodded, Alicia smiled and withdrew her hands, "Wait for me. I''ll change my clothes and get cooking soon!" As she said this, she turned around and hurriedly went into the room. After a while, the sound of footsteps came again. Frederick''s cold eyes were filled with warmth when he saw that she was hurrying down the stairs with her hair tied up in a bun. She rummaged through the refrigerator in the kitchen. Alicia cut some lean meat ham, took out an egg, prepared some vegetables, and prepared some pasta for him. After cutting the carrots, she remembered that he did not like it. Hence, she took out a small te and served the carrots separately. Alicia was busy working in an orderly manner in the kitchen. Frederick was holding a ss of red wine at the door. He swirled it slightly. He was smiling with his eyes. She ced the pasta into the pot before putting on the lid. Then, she turned to another side and stir fried the sliced onions. Frederick looked at her beautiful figure and his heart was beating fast. "Hubby, your meal is ready! What''s on your mind? Why were you lost in thought?" When Frederick came to his senses, he saw Alicia standing in front of him with a smile, waving at him. He held her slender waist. Frederick lowered his head and kissed her passionately as if he wanted to eat her up. Text content ? N?velDrama.Org. "Alright, Hubby, your pasta, eat it quickly..." Alicia reminded him. He kissed her so hard that she almost lost her breath. Alicia pushed him away and quickly turned her head aside to point at the table. The aroma of food filled the air, and Frederick finally let go of her. After sitting down, Alicia handed him a fork and served him the pasta. She sat down beside him and ced the sliced carrots in front of herself. She said, "Hubby, I''ll eat with you!". Even though it was just an ordinary te of pasta, he still ate it gracefully. She chewed on the carrot slices happily. She was happy to see Frederick enjoying the meal. She picked up another carrot. "Hubby, this is so delicious. Why are you so picky about food? Being picky is not good! Carrots contain a lot of vitamins. It''s very good for you! Look at my eyes. Look how beautiful they are. That''s because I am not picky about food. Would you like a piece of carrot?". She blinked her charming big eyes, took another piece, and held it in front of his mouth. Frederick looked up at her and asked, "You are not picky about food?" "Yes, I''ll eat anything!" she replied. As soon as she finished her words, a piece of fatty meat was ced before her mouth. She pursed her lips. In an instant, Alicia''s face fell. "Well... Hubby, sometimes I am picky with my food! That''s alright. It''s just a body reaction!" He was too evil! She had cut a few pieces of meat for him, yet he chose the fattest one for her? She stuffed the carrot into her mouth and stared at him with her big eyes. Frederick was fed with a full te and he devoured all of it. He was satisfied, and Alicia was also smiling. She got up and cleaned up the dishes and silverware. She was diligent. She was used to doing this kind of work for the past three years. Moreover, no matter what kind of environment she lived in, she also liked cleanliness. Especially when it came to utensils. As long as she was free, she would clean them right away. After washing and cleaning them, she went to wash her hands. Although Frederick did not move as he remained seated at the table, his eyes were following her intently. She was very beautiful when she was serious about her work. Frederick stepped forward and hugged her from behind. He could not help kissing her on her slender neck. That night, he did not know why, but he seemed to be particrly impulsive. Alicia leaned against him. The feeling of dependence warmed up Alicia. After cleaning up, they took a stroll in the yard hand in hand while digesting the food. Frederick answered a phone call, and Alicia went back to the room to wash up. As long as he was around, the night would not feel so lonely. While he was busy, Alicia also opened her e- mail to deal with some offline trantion. She estimated the time she had, then she considered taking two orders and replied to them. Just as she shut down herputer, Frederick walked out of the bathroom. She had already foreseen this night to be a different type of ''steamy'' night for her. For the first time, Alicia did not resist. She even had some expectations. She went over and helped him with drying his hair. Her hands were soft, and this silent night was brewing the most beautiful blossom... As soon as Alicia was done putting away the towel, he grabbed her waist. The next second, a strong force turned her around, and she fell on the soft bed. When her eyes lingered, a heavy force also fell down on her, and their passionate y was about to start. This night was colorful and beautiful. No words were needed, as actions spoke louder than words. At the same time, Lindsay was taking a shower in Jeremy''s apartment. She was still thinking about excuses she could use to stay here overnight. However, she was still hesitating. Would it be better for her to stay here or leave? She was afraid that one wrong move would make everything worse! She took her shower slowly. It was a really long shower. After putting on Jeremy''s shirt, she even tugged at the cor of his shirt. It was a pity that she was pregnant now! Otherwise... She touched her belly. She smiled before she went out. She walked around, but found no one in the bedroom. As she was wondering, a dull male voice could be heard. "Dad, she is pregnant with my baby! It does not matter whether you agree or disagree, or whether you ept it or not, the engagement must be done. I have notified everyone! What can I do? I will not cancel it!" "We''ve never agreed to it! You were the one who arranged this marriage in private. We will not agree to it!" the voice on the other end of the line said. "So what if the Castle family is rich? What does it have to do with me? We''ve only met when we were still children! How many years has it been! What age are we in now? I might have a slight memory of her, but I only treat Waverly as my sister..." Jeremy said. She was only a few steps away from the door. Upon hearing these words, Lindsay was shocked. Was Alicia telling the truth? She was not lying? The Castle family? Which rich Castle family? The Crouch family was not that bad either! Why would his family not agree to their marriage? Hearing the noise at the door, Lindsay panicked for a moment and quickly retreated to the bathroom door. Chapter 96 Chapter 96 As soon as she retreated to the door, Jeremy walked over with his cell phone. "Jeremy?" After hesitating for a while, Lindsay pretended to have heard nothing. "Are you still busy at such ate hour?" "Yeah! It''s just a small matter from work!" he told her. Hearing that, Lindsay smiled bitterly. Subconsciously, she hoped that he would not hide it from her. But, at the same time, she was wondering if this was how he cared for her! Since he did not mention it, she was d that she did not ask about it earlier. "Oh, by the way, my clothes are wet. Can you buy me some new clothes? It''s... not good for me to go out like this!" Looking at her, Jeremy said, "It''ste! Call your family, and tell them that you are going to sleep here tonight!" She was secretly overjoyed, but her happiness soon ended. Jeremy said, "I will sleep in the guest room tonight!" Before she could answer him, Jeremy had already taken a pillow and quilt. He turned to walk out of the room. At this moment, he appeared very annoyed. This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. As soon as his figure disappeared, Lindsay''s whole face twisted. She swallowed her anger. She had nned this for such a long time, yet there was still another obstacle to ovee? Why was she so miserable? After all that she had done, there was still another hurdle in his family? Was she supposed to wait for a few more years? Back then, Alicia was able to hold a wedding with him, but at present, she could not even be engaged to him when she had his child? In that instant, Lindsay was so vexed that she almost went crazy. She had not even settled things with Alicia, yet someone from the Castle family had suddenly appeared. Why can''t she get the happy ending she deserved? After a yful night, Alicia was exhausted. The next day, she was woken up in a daze by a burst of noise. She shuddered, and the emptiness beside her made her open her eyes. When she sat up, she saw that Frederick was already dressed neatly. "Hubby?" "I won''t be back for the next few days!" Those words were like a killjoy. Alicia woke up instantly as a trace of inexplicable disappointment welled up in her heart. She could feel it clearly-the feeling of a one-night stand. The feeling was like when the night was as hot as mes, but when daytime arrived, it became as cold as ice. "Okay!" she answered. As if he had sensed her sad emotions, his hands, which were holding a tie, paused. He turned around and walked to the bed. He sat down and rubbed her messy hair. "It''s a business trip! It will take about a week or so. You can go back to your parents'' home! But be good, I will check on you at any time!" he told her. Her eyes lit up. She looked up and all the unhappiness seemed to be swept away. "Okay! You have to take good care of yourself no matter how busy you are. Don''t worry about me. I will be obedient!" With that, she helped him tidy up his loose tie. He held her beautiful face, stroked her red and swollen lips before lowering his head to give her a deep kiss again. "Good, it''s still early, you should sleep for a while longer!" he said. His eyes were fixed on her snow-white shoulder. Frederick suddenly felt a burst of impatience in his heart. Recently, he seemed to have fallen a little bit too hard for her. If he did not take a break and calm down, he felt that he even would refuse to go to work in the future! This woman was really a little siren! Frederick watched her lie down before quickly walking out the door. Knowing that he was going on a business trip and would not be back, Alicia was obviously in a different mood. She pulled the quilt with a beam, hugged his pillow, and went back to sleep. As soon as Frederick left, Alicia felt like a bird out of her cage. Life was still veryfortable. At least in terms of dancing, she did not have to give it a second thought. She could also apany her mother every night. Therefore, she was in a good mood too. However, when she was free, she would miss him a lot! One day, after work, she thought that she had not seen Mrs. Clements for a long time. Hence, Alicia made a phone call to her. When she confirmed that she was free, she went to look for Mrs. Clements bringing along flowers. She got these flowers from the roadside. She did not expect them to bloom so beautifully after she nted them at home. She had only recently known that it was called the "Longevity Flower". She remembered that Mrs. Clements liked flowers and nts. She knew that these flowers had a special meaning too. Thus, she brought them over. Alicia chatted with Mrs. Clements and helped her put the flowers into a prettier vase. Suddenly, her phone rang. Frederick? Alicia instantly smiled and said, "Grandma, I''m going to answer a phone call first. It''s from Frederick!" As she spoke, she walked to a tree by the side. It seemed to be a coincidence too. Every time she came to visit Mrs. Clements, he would call her. Thus, she did not need to pretend to be lovey-dovey with Frederick in front of Mrs. Clements. When she pressed the answer button, she answered sweetly, "Hubby¡ª" "Why are you so slow in picking up my call?" he asked. He wondered why she was so busy, even busier than him at work! Although his tone was a little stern, Alicia was in a good mood. Besides, since she was with Mrs. Clements, the ¡°fire¡± that he spewed out would be extinguished immediately. Therefore, her voice was still gentle and delicate. "Hubby, I was apanying Grandma to nt flowers! My hands were full of mud. Hence, I needed some time! When Grandma realized that you called, she was so happy... Grandma is in good health. Herplexion is good and she is also nice to me. Grandma has been having high blood pressure recently, but you don''t have to worry. She has already taken her medicine. The doctor said that this is normal for her age. There aren''t any big problems. I will take good care of Grandma for you! I might stay here overnight to spend more time with her..." She knew that he cared about Mrs. Clements the most. Perhaps it was because he was a man, he did not have much to say. Chatting too long with an elder was unrealistic too. Thinking that he had the patience to listen to her, she continued to chatter away. Indeed, as she had foreseen, whenever Frederick heard that she was with his grandmother, his affection for her would increase drastically. "Okay. If there''s anything you need, give me a phone call!" Frederick''s mood seemed to have gradually calmed down. "Okay! Hubby, I''ll take a picture of Grandma and send it to you. By the way, I''ll ask Grandma to say a few words to you!" She turned around and handed the phone to Mrs. Clements. "Grandma, I''ll move the flowers for you!" Alicia said. Seeing how sensible she was to give the two of them some space, Mrs. Clements smiled. "Frederick!" "Grandma-" The two chatted idly for a while and Grandma said a lot of good things about Alicia. When Alicia came back, he had already hung up the phone. "Grandma, why didn''t you talk to him more? Don''t you know that Frederick misses you? He is a man. Sometimes there are things that he keeps in his heart. He is not as chatty as I am!¡± she said. Mrs. Clements'' favorite trait about Alicia was that she was sensible. Moreover, she knew how to speak for her husband. Therefore, she nodded with a smile and nced at Alicia''s belly. "Ally, are there any good news yet?" Mrs. Clements asked. "Huh? Good news?" Alicia was confused. Suddenly, Alicia blushed. "Grandma, that''s too fast!" Chapter 97 Chapter 97 Every time she came to Mrs. Clements'' ce, everything was fine. Everything except this. Although Frederick would turn into a beast every other night, she would always feel that he was a very self- controlled person. Except for their first time which she did not have much memory about, he would take protective measures whenever they slept together, no matter how passionate they were. Subconsciously, her intuition told her that he did not want her to have a baby! Perhaps he was not optimistic about their future too! Thinking of this, Alicia''s heart suddenly felt a little heavy. Mrs. Clements noticed the change in her mood. ''''What''s wrong? Does he still treat you badly? Or has he been seduced by otherdies outside? Ally! Don''t hide this from me. I can still stand up for you! No one shall break the rules of the Clements family!1'' she said. Until now, Alicia still did not understand the rules of the Clements family! Suddenly, she recalled thest time when she mentioned divorce. Frederick seemed to have mentioned something about the rules. Hence, Alicia responded in a dull voice. "Grandma, what are the rules of the Clements family? Tell me, or I won''t understand anything when I identally cause some troubles next time!" "Huh? Frederick never told you about it?" Mrs. Clements asked. N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material. It seemed that Ally was very surprised. Mrs. Clements could not help but stare at her, "Every woman who has ever slept with a man of the Clements family should know the rules of the Clements family. The first rule of the Clements family is that once married, they must never have a divorce." For many women, this was their dream! It was also because of this rule that the Clements family had always been strict with the education of their children and grandchildren, especially when it came to marriage. It was taught to them ever since they were children. In addition to making contributions to the country, it was also their responsibility to take care of the family, to love and protect their wives and children! In Mrs. Clements'' opinion, it was a very happy thing to be a woman of the Clements family, whether they were in love or not. She was quite surprised that the granddaughter-inw who she was so proud of, did not even know about the rules of the Clements family. She must be a simple and innocent girl! Mrs. Clements looked at her and she was even more satisfied. "Well, you should let Frederick tell you the rest! Anyway, as my granddaughter- in-w, I won''t let anything happen to you! Ally, I have only asked you a few questions. Why are you so shy already? Those little vixens outside are very powerful! You have to seize this chance, and you must never leave any chance for other women to attack. Do you understand?" she told her. "Grandma, is Frederick even your grandson?" Alicia wondered in her heart. She nodded and said, "Grandma, I will remember this! Let''s take a photo! He just told me that he wanted to see you..." As Alicia held her hands, she held the phone far away from her and took this opportunity to change the topic. She took a beautiful photo, which mainly presented Grandma''s bright smile. She edited it and sent it to Frederick. On the other side, when Frederick saw the butterfly earrings on her ears, he was in a good mood. Then, he typed a few words in reply. [Good, have a good time with Grandma!] In the blink of an eye, two more days of work had passed. After finishing one day''s work, Alicia looked outside the window and stretched her body. Then, she looked at the green nts on the table. It was yet another weekend. She looked at the work on her hands and estimated the amount of time needed for two manuscripts. She thought that she could find a day to visit her parents. She felt that it would be a very beautiful day. As expected, with Fredrick being absent, she could be more efficient with her work. After packing up her things, Alicia decided to do a rehearsal dance in the evening and record her voice along the way. She could take it to the hospital when she visited him during the weekend. She could talk to her father more too. When she walked out of thepany, her cell phone suddenly rang. "Victoria?" She answered the phone and heard that she had invited her for dinner. After looking at the time, Alicia said, "Now? I have something to do today. Maybe tomorrow or the day after tomorrow at noon!" After agreeing on a time, the two of them chatted for a while. Just as Alicia put down the phone, she looked up and saw Jeremy standing near the entrance again. For a moment, she was speechless. What was the meaning of him standing around herpany''s door every evening? Was he being a piece of sh*t trying to disgust her? She nced at him from the corners of her eyes. Alicia turned around and walked to the other side. Jeremy parted his lips, but he did not make any sound even after a long time. It was because his eyes would subconsciously look at the earrings on her ears for a long time, and he would be at a loss. He did not chase after her. He took out a cigarette and lit it instead. After smoking, he turned around and left. He had done the same thing for three days straight! Fridays and Saturdays were the best nights for dancing. The pay on these two days was 20 percent higher than usual. This was a rare opportunity. Alicia called the manager and asked him for a slot. She did not expect herself to be so lucky. As soon as she heard that she had a dancing slot, she immediately agreed and ran over. Frederick was not around, thus, she did not even hesitate. However, she still had some scruples. Hence, she asked the manager to arrange an earlier slot for her, the sooner the better. Since it was rare for her to dance, whenever she performed, she would get some special treatment. The luckiest thing she had encountered in the past two yearsing to Casterwich City was meeting such a good manager at East Bannpool. This time, she chose a Spanish dance. She ced a rose next to her ear and a ck gauze that covered half of her face. It was a hot and unrestrained dance, coupled with her own "magical" style, which set off waves of apuse. After finishing the dance smoothly, Alicia went to get her sry of 3,000 dors immediately. She felt so proud when she got the money. In fact, even though her recent years were tough, she would always feel a little sense of aplishment every time. Her hard work was recognized. It was a type of satisfaction that only she could understand! Even so, she did not stay in the nightclub for long. She changed her clothes and wrapped herself in a ck coat before leaving quickly. She would do this every time she came to the nightclub. For the sake of safety, she would only stay for a short time and she would not eat anything there. She would bring vapor rub with her, and she would often bring her own water. The day came and went in a hurry, and the night arrived again. Her throat felt very ufortable. When she walked out of the nightclub, she went to arge supermarket at a corner to buy a bottle of mineral water. As soon as she returned to the car, a figure in white rushed out and said, "Alicia, it''s really you? What a coincidence!" Alicia almost choked herself to death as she swallowed a mouthful of water, "Ahem!" Lindsay? "What''s wrong with you? Did I scare you?" Lindsay asked. She stretched out and pretended to be close to her. She then patted Alicia''s back. As Alicia took a step back, she rolled her eyes as if she had seen a ghost. She thought, "How shameless was this woman? Or was she really so forgetful? A few days ago, she could not wait to break down my door, but at this moment..." While she was deep in her thoughts, she saw Lindsay raise a hand and say, "Jeremy, over here!" Chapter 98 Chapter 98 She rolled her eyes. In an instant, Alicia could guess what was probably happening. Soon, Jeremy ran over with a pair of women''s t shoes in his hand. When he saw Alicia, his eyes obviously paused before he ced the shoes on the ground. As expected, Lindsay held Jeremy''s arm with one hand while she changed her shoes. "Oh, if I had known that I would encounter Alicia, I would not have troubled you toe over! The shoes are so shabby that they broke halfway. I dare not walk around as it is dark and slippery. I''m afraid I might fall and hurt the baby! Oh, how forgetful I was. I forgot to bring my wallet, and I have just sent my car for a wash. I even have to ask you toe here¡ª" Alicia looked at Lindsay''s broken sandals. She did not want toment on her poor acting skills. Why didn''t she just use her phone? Was her phone used for aesthetic purposes only? However, it was possible that he was pretending to not know either. How else could he have the chance to be a ''hero''? Since she had met them, she had no choice but to watch their performance! In the past, she did not even dare to imagine such a scene. How could she be so calm at the moment? Alicia also felt quite surprised herself. As expected, as if to prove her theory, a gentle male voice was heard at the next second. "It''s okay. This is what I''m supposed to do!" Although she was secretly despising them, Alicia cooperated with them on the surface. She thought, "Can''t they find another ce to act like they are in love? Why must they do it in front of her car?" At this time, Lindsay''s pretentious voice came again. "Jeremy, can you also help me persuade Alicia? How could a woman like her put on such makeup at a nightclub and fool around with other men? It''s not safe, right? Alicia, I''m really concerned about you! Even if your life isn''t going smoothly, women should still love themselves! If you have any difficulties, you can tell me. I will definitely help you in any way that I ¡ª ¡ª II can... Apparently, this was her motive! Was she just trying to prove the point that Alicia was not a good woman? Although Alicia was angry, she smiled faintly and said, "I really have difficulties! I''m interested in getting a Cartier bracelet. Can you give me three million dors?" "What?" Lindsay screamed. Her face was full of embarrassment and she could no longer be gentle. "What kind of difficulty is that? If you are poor, then don''t buy it. It''s not like you would die because of it!" As for Jeremy, he was looking at Alicia as if he was looking at a chimpanzee in a zoo! Alicia rolled her eyes. "I can even skip meals just to buy that jewelry! This is my life, my choice! If you can''t give it to me, don''t pretend to be a good person in front of me! Don''t you know that nowadays, a ''good woman'' will only end up as a tired housewife? Only vixens have the benefit of living their lives! My man likes me like that too. Are you still going to stop me? I still have to make money. I don''t have time to watch your performances. Don''t show off in front of me in the future! Get out of my way, I still have other ces to go!" N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material. She deliberately described herself to be an unpromising woman. Alicia opened the car door and got inside immediately. She did not care about what those two people were talking about. She stepped on the gas pedal and drove away. She stopped at a red light and gradually loosened her grip on the steering wheel. She used to be a ''good woman''. But, how did that end up for her? If this was the standard of judging whether a woman was good or bad, then she would rather be a bad woman! She had a clear conscience of what she was doing! Back at home, she took a rxing shower. Then, she ced the money she got in her drawer and locked it up. When Alicia took out a book to calcte her expenses, her initially bad mood got even more depressing. She could barely make it through this month, and she might be able to make do for the next month too. But after that, there would be some troubles for her. She would need to earn at least 20,000 more dors every month. And that was under the case if she did not meet any unfortunate encounters. Only then could she barely support her father! She got a headache at the thought of this. Money alone was a huge problem for her. However, there were also two annoying people who would keep buzzing around her! Life was so hard! She let out a whine and looked at the butterfly earrings on the table inadvertently. Her mind wandered again. "Speaking of which, I am lucky to have him around. Otherwise, how could I even take a breather?" She looked at herself in the mirror and picked up her phone to take a selfie. She felt a little bit sexy. Hence, she sent it to Frederick. [Hubby, I miss you...] She did not get a reply for a long time. She thought that she might have been ignored again. She mocked herself and got onto the bed. At this time, her phone rang. Frederick had actually called back. She suddenly sat up, and there were happy emotions in her eyes. She answered sweetly, "Hubby On the other side, Frederick smiled too. "Yes?" "Hubby, it''s sote already. Are you still busy? You called me because you missed me, right? There''s no one to talk to you at night, no one who bothers you, no one there to warm your bed... Hubby, you must have called me because you really, really miss me..." Because she did not have anything to tell him, nor did she know what to tell him, Alicia was afraid that he would reply with a simple ''yeah1 and hang up the phone. Hence, she continued to speak nonstop. Hearing this, Frederick almostughed out loud. She was really good at speaking about him! However, he did miss her a lot! When she realized that she had said too much, she said faintly, "Hubby, don''t worry. Actually, I really mi II Miss you! Before Alicia could finish her words, a delicate female voice came from the other end of the line. It also sounded very flirtatious. From her hoarse tone, it seemed like they had just finished business. "Master Clements, I''ve finished washing... You can take a bath now!" After a pause, Alicia''s face darkened. "I don''t miss you at all!" Men were all b*stards! With a roar, Alicia hung up the phone angrily. No wonder he did not reply to her message earlier on. No wonder she felt like she heard some faint noise. It turned out¡ª It was really foolish of her to think of him! Men were all b*stards! She thought of the man she had loved for many years. The same man who had sphemed her love, ruined her family, gave her a mountain of debts, and even got her friend pregnant. Then, she thought of the man to whom she lost her virginity, the man she had suddenly married. She also thought of how they would love each other unconditionally and hugged each other so enthusiastically. He became the man who was cheating on her... It was as if he had pped her in the face. It felt like her life was only full of sadness. She could not help but burst into tears. Why did she send him messages? She even sent him so many sweet messages. "Alicia, you are just being cheap! Don''t cry!" she told herself. She pped herself hard on the face. Then, her phone rang again... Chapter 99 Chapter 99 The words ''Uncle'' appeared on the screen of her phone, yet Alicia was not as excited as she was just moments ago. She wiped her tears, raised her head, and choked as she thought, "Don''t cry! Why are you crying? Haven''t you shed enough tears for men?" She let the phone continue ringing. She told herself to not answer it! The ringing stopped before it rang again. She hugged her legs and bit her lips. The phone stopped ringing, and her eyes got wet again. She told herself, "He did not even call for three times. I''m not even worth three phone calls to him, right?" Sheughed sadly before she stopped crying. "I''m nothing to him! I didn''t expect to be anything to him either..." Although she said so, she still cared deeply in her heart! After all, he was her only man. In Alicia''s heart, Frederick was as important as Jeremy. But, no matter what, they were married. He should have at least tried to maintain a normal rtionship with her. That would have been enough! Why must he make her life so miserable? Just as she was about to put her phone away and wash her face, she received a message from Frederick. There was only a single word on it. [WhatsApp] She clicked on the app and found that she had logged out of it. As soon as she entered it, she saw his message. He had left her a message. [It was just a cleaner. She identally stained the bathroom earlier on. She was cleaning it!] Alicia pouted her lips and muttered, "Who would believe such nonsense?" After that, he sent several photos of the room, as well as a photo of the cleaner whose nose was red. She looked petite and pitiful. But, at this moment, even after looking at the photos, Alicia still subconsciously did not believe him. She felt that finding a cleaner and taking a photo of her was not a big deal for him! After a while, Frederick tried to give her a video call. For the first time, she did not answer. Frederick sent another message. [You''ve grown some nerves, haven''t you? Answer the phone, or you''ll suffer the consequences once I get back!] How dare he threaten her? She widened her eyes. Alicia was so angry that her eyes would pop out of their sockets at any moment! She tapped her phone screen twice. At this time, Frederick''s video call came again. This time, she answered it, but she turned her head away and pursed her lips. The screen was filled with his handsome figure. Frederick''s voice was soft, which was rare. "Did you cry? What''s wrong? Are you jealous?" Alicia answered the phone, but she did not look at him, nor did she say anything. When he realized that she was really upset, Frederick moved his camera and let her see the entire room. "Look, there''s no one else in the room. I was working and I haven''t even changed my clothes... The cleaner broke something and dirtied the carpets! I scolded her. She was afraid of being fined, thus, she cried and begged me to let her clean it up. She dyed my shower time. Thus, I was urging her! It''s not what you think..." She looked from the corner of her eyes and saw that hisputer was turned on with his work on it. The bed was neat and he was also wearing a shirt. At this moment, Alicia still doubted him. Hence, Frederick became the one who was talking throughout the video call. She did not give many reactions, nor did she hang up the phone. He had never encountered such a thing before. On the other side, Frederick''s mouth and throat were dry from talking too long. He really had a headache. Afterward, when he saw that she was at least willing to show her face to him, Frederick was relieved. "Alright, don''t think too much. It''s gettingte. Go to bed early! I will be back in two days!" Alicia scolded him in her heart, "Who cares if youe back or not?" She pouted and pulled a long face. This was the first time that Frederick had cared for her temper. It seemed like he was quite patient with her too. He knew that she was just too anxious and angry at the moment. He did not mind that at all. "Actually, I really miss you!" he said. It seemed like he was not used to saying such words. These words seemed a little unnatural when it came out of his mouth, but Frederick still said them. However, at this moment, Alicia only felt that he was coaxing her. She had experienced plenty of sweet words from men, and it was much better than his. Therefore, the ''unnaturalness'' of his words appeared like ''unwillingness'' in her eyes. "Aren''t you going to say Goodnight to me?" he asked. Seeing how talkative she was when she first called him, and how she did not even speak a single word in this call, Frederick was confused and depressed. He was happy at first! This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. He did not know why, but he did not like to see her like this. He knew that if he did not say anything, this call would still continue on. In the end, Alicia still fulfilled his wish. "Goodnight!" she finally uttered. Her slightly murmuring voice showed that she was obviously hurt. In an instant, Frederick felt sad and replied, "Goodnight!" This time, it was Alicia who hung up the phone first. This night, both of them were very unhappy. They tossed and turned in bed. The two of them could not fall asleep. The next morning, when Alicia woke up, she curled up and sat for a long time with her arms around her knees. It had been a long time since she did not sleep well. For the past three years, after breaking up with Jeremy, she needed sleeping pills to sleep. Even in the two recent years, she would need to exhaust herself in order to sleep every night. Sometimes, she could even fall asleep while standing due to exhaustion. Insomnia was an incredibly rare thing for her. She thought that she would no longer feel the love between a man and a woman, but she did not expect such a thing to seep into her heart and that it would keep her awake for the whole night. She could not help but sigh as she touched her messy hair. "Didn''t I say that love is poisonous and I would never get involved with it again? Why can''t I control myself even when I know it is just to quench my thirst?" she wondered. She felt annoyed. She got up to take a shower. She tidied everything early in the morning and went to the hospital. Alicia sat beside the bed In the hospital and held her father''s skinny hands. Tears rolled down her eyes yet again. "Dad, it''s all my fault, I''ve made you angry..." What rights did she have to be so emotional? What rights did she have to be angry at Frederick? Her father was still in the hospital and she still had a lot of things to do. She did not have the right to be sad. She did not have any rights to be unhappy with Frederick because she really needed him at this crucial time! Alicia ced her father''s hands on her cheeks. "Dad, you used to hold my hand. You taught me how to fly a kite and paint. When I was young, you would always stand up for me. You would shelter me from the wind and rain. You would always protect me. You would buy me gifts whenever I was unhappy. I was afraid of cockroaches, and you would help me kill them..." "Dad, Mom and I really need you. When you are not around, we have to close the stall early every night. Every time we hear a noise, we will be so scared that we can''t sleep for the whole night! Women are really timid, aren''t we?" She continued, "Dad, your little girl has grown up and she has bloomed like a flower! I will always remember what you''ve said. Life will never be smooth. There will always be ups and downs in life. Mom and I are working hard. We have survived the most difficult times!" On this day, Alicia sat beside the bed and talked for a long, long time until she felt the vibration from her phone... Chapter 100 Chapter 100 Victoria? It was only then she remembered that she was supposed to have dinner with Victoria! She got up and stretched her body before answering the phone. "Dad, I still have something to do. I have to go first. I wille to visit you again when I am free! You must get well as soon as possible. Mom and I will wait for your return!" she said. A kiss then fell on her father''s forehead. Alicia helped her father to adjust the quilt before she packed up and left. She did not realize that at the moment she turned around, his hand under the quilt moved slightly. Although the movement was very subtle, his hand had in fact moved. When Alicia arrived at the designated ce, Victoria had already chosen their seats and ordered some snacks. Alicia sat down and ordered a seafood pasta without hesitation. The two chatted idly. "Lindsay is really disgusting! She''s really such a prude b*tch! Although I have never really liked her all that much, I never knew she was this type of woman! No wonder you look terrible!" Victoria said. Hearing Alicia''s story, Victoria was also quite indignant. She then gave Alicia some dessert. "Have more desserts and you''ll be in a better mood! Don''t argue with women like her! She would not even let go of her friend''s boyfriend or ex-boyfriend. Just how horny is she? Jeremy is also a fool!" she said. Why in the world did he even want a woman like her! At this point, Alicia''s thoughts were the same as Victoria''s. Although she had other reasons for her bad mood, she still chose to avoid talking about Frederick. It was not that she did not trust Victoria. In truth, it was because she did not think that they would have a good future together... Therefore, Alicia felt that there was no need to exin it in detail. "I won''t waste my feelings for people like them! It''s just that every time I look back, I would think that... I was really blind! Is it true that birds of the same feather flock together? Both of them are so good at acting. Plus, they could even act for years!" she said. As she thought of everything that happened this year, Alicia sighed. "Victoria, do you know? This year alone, Lindsay has actually helped me a lot! I was sad for Jeremy. She scolded Jeremy with my mother. She was the first to help us with anything in our family too... I really believed in her and was grateful to her too! You should know, ever since that incident, all my ssmates and friends would stay away from me. It was good enough that they did not mock me!" she said. Sheughed at herself. She could not help but sigh at the thought of all the people she had encountered. The fickleness of the world! She had really seen the dark side of the world. "Are you stupid? Had she not treated you well, how would you have believed her, much less do so much for her? If you hadn''t told her about your rtionship with Jeremy, how could she imitate you and rece you? But, it must have been hard for you too. How could you not ept that fact just because she helped you? s, don''t think that I am like her. I am not interested in your man! However, I''m still very interested in you!" Victoria said. Alicia red at her as she picked up a roasted chicken wing and passed it to Victoria. "You are doing it again! People who don''t know us will misunderstand us! Come on, we are like sisters. No matter how they look at us, we are two beautiful women!" Alicia said. Were they acting abnormally? With a faint smile, Victoria motioned her toe closer. She told her, "Hey, let me tell you a little secret! I have heard of Jeremy''s fiancee. I forgot her name, but she seems to be a richdy from the Castle family of Yecaeus City. The Castle family of Yecaeus City is rich and famous! Who did Lindsay think she was? At most, she is just the daughter of a nouveau riche. No, to be exact, she is just an adopted daughter! Moreover, I heard that thedy from the Castle family is talented and beautiful too! Anyone withmon sense will know who to pick, right? It seems like she is not just a normal rich girl!" "Really? Does he really have a fiancee?" Alicia was shocked. Back then, their marriage was hot news. Why didn''t the Castle family react to this? This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. She remembered how hard she had worked to make her dreamse true back then. Her heart would still throb and hurt after thinking about it. Victoria seemed to have seen through her thoughts. Therefore, she continued. "In my opinion, Jeremy is a sc*m! I heard from my father recently... It seems that the Castle family has a good rtionship with the Pitcher family. In short, it seems like their parents have called the shots! However, the Pitcher family seemed to have immigrated and gone abroad to do business. Therefore, when Jeremy was transferred to our school, he had in fact, came back from abroad! Recently, I don''t know why, but they have shifted their business center to our country and came to Casterwich City! Hence, how would they know about what had happened in Bayton City? Even if the people in Yecaeus City knew about it, they might never have expected it to be Jeremy. They might just think that the two of them had the same name!" Actually, Alicia had thought about it too. The reason he suddenly came back to study for two years was probably toe and take vengeance on her! Just how deep was his hatred for her? How deep could it have been for him to travel thousands of miles just to n his vengeance? While Alicia was deep in thought, Victoria''s phone suddenly rang. "Manager Simpson-" When Victoria picked up the phone, Alicia''s thoughts were interrupted. She picked up a piece of cake and stuffed it into her mouth. "...Hey, are you kidding me? Why did youe to me? Mr. Simpson, I am a designer, not a model agent. Where can I find you a car model? Amission of 2,000 dors per hour? Please, even if you give me 20,000 dors, I might not be able to find a tall, slim, and beautiful woman, right?" She continued, "What were you doing? Why did you choose to do things at thest minute? You need it at two o''clock in the afternoon, yet you are only calling me now? I know the event starts at around 8 o''clock! The point is, where can I find a model for you in such a short amount of time?" "I do know a few model agencypanies-" Victoria was chatting on the phone. Alicia''s eyes shed. She pulled Victoria''s hand from across the table and kept pointing at herself. Victoria''s eyes widened and she could not help but let out a sound of exmation! Alicia kept nodding and even mouthed, saying, "Can I try?" Victoria mouthed her reply to her, "Are you serious?" After receiving a definite response, Victoria spoke to Mr. Simpson. "Hey, wait! I have a good friend, who has an absolutely outstanding appearance and figure. Don''t worry, it will be better than the people you usually find. Why would I lie to you? She just needs to stand on the tform, right? Would there be any physical contacts?" "Don''t worry! She knows how to dance. I''m sure she can do poses! We are short on time, yet you are still hesitating on my best offer? However, I will say this first, she is only going for my sake. She is not there to entertain the guests! If someone tries to touch her and she ends up offending the guest, we will not be responsible. She has a strong background!" she said. Listening to her friend''s words, Alicia smiled as she thought, "She is truly a great friend! She is very thoughtful of me!" After putting down the phone, Victoria asked with concern. "Alicia, are you short of money? Do you have any difficulties? If you have any problems, don''t hesitate to let me know. I can transfer hundreds of thousands of dors to you!" Chapter 101 Chapter 101 Alicia felt really touched as it was her first time hearing someone voluntarily lending her money. She smiled and did not deny it. "Victoria, thank you. I am desperate, but I am not dirt poor! If I had a friend who kept borrowing money from me, I would certainly stay away from her as far as possible! If you really want to help me, you can consider hiring me whenever you have any part-time jobs in the future! If I really need your help, I will ask! Let me treat you to this meal as a sign of my gratitude!" "You are doing it again!" Victoria waved her hand. Victoria then said, "You are so poor that you can''t even eat good food anymore, yet you still want to pay for me! Let''s not argue about paying the bill! I have sent you Manager Simpson''s number!" Initially, Victoria wanted to ask why Alicia did not ask her "Bentley" uncle for money. However, after Alicia spoke, Victoria felt that it was right for her to not ask that question. Even though Alicia had been defeated in life, she was still a proud woman! Victoria admired this side of Alicia! Had she been in Alicia''s shoes, she would probably be more than willing to work hard than to ask people for food either! After replying to some messages, Victoria continued speaking. "The job in the afternoon is a famous car show. It is quite high-end too. Normally, everybody would get upte on weekends. Hence, the show starts after lunchtime. The event starts after 2, and it mayst all the way until around 8 or 9 o''clock. If there aren''t too many people, we may end it earlier. They wanted to hire a foreign supermodel, but due to unexpected reasons, it was botched. After arranging everything, they thought of finding a recement! Hence, their requirements are not really high!" "Normally, the rate is 2,000 dors an hour. If the car on the tform can be sold, you will be rewarded one thousand dors per car! I have asked about the details for you. If you can work until 8 o''clock, 20,000 dors should not be a problem! We will pay you on the spot! However, you need to wear a pair of high heels that are almost ten centimeters high, and that you should be able to stand for a whole day! Are you sure you can handle it? Are you sure it is alright?" "No problem! I''m taking a break today anyway, and I don''t have anything to do in the afternoon too!" Alicia said. If she could earn up to 20,000 dors just by standing for an afternoon, then she wouldn''t mind standing until she died. This would really help her a lot. Victoria said, "You are tasked to stand on a Ferrari tform. Other people will be responsible for thosemon colored Ferrari''s like red, yellow or blue ones. I have asked him to let you stand on an average car. Although there is no shortage of rich people here, it will still not be easy for you to sell a sports car worth over a million dors! Safety is our priority, thus, let''s just forget about that money! You can stand in a spot for an afternoon and rest when you are tired. You don''t have to work so hard. What do you think? Would you rather be with a white car or a ck car? I''ll let him arrange your spot..." "I''ll choose the ck car then! To keep a low profile!" "Okay! Then, I''ll apany you there in the afternoon... Later, I have to go to the processing factory. Otherwise, I might stay and support you!" Victoria said. "You should attend to your matters! I can handle it!" Alicia said. What kind of job had she not done in these past three years? Their eyes met, and the two of them decided on it with a tacit understanding! In the afternoon, Victoria personally sent Alicia there. After Alicia finished preparing, Victoria apanied her for a while before she left. Alicia prepared her own shoes. She chose ck colored high-heels to match the ck sports car which she was responsible for. Thepany required her, a car model, to dress more ''revealingly''. She had to expose parts of her body. As for which part of her body she exposed, it depended on the model herself. They had no preferences on the style. The number of clothes thepany prepared for her to choose from was enough for two whole football teams. Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! She was not responsible for the main sports cars. Although she was only responsible for the ck sports car, Alicia felt that she should not be too irresponsible. She decided on a rtively conservative style of clothes. She knew she had to choose an outfit that was more brightly colored. In the end, she chose a short red halter neck dress, which was body-hugging. The key point was that it covered her chest. Apart from being a little shorter than usual, there were no ws with it. She remembered that she had worn a pair of safety knickers and she only had to stand for an afternoon. That was why she thought that this was the most suitable outfit for her. Alicia''s makeup was not that heavy as required by thepany. She only put on bright red lipstick which made her look very alluring. She curled some parts of her hair and let them sit on one of her shoulders. Then, she showed the other shoulder. After she had confirmed that she was dressed decently, she went out. The main tform with a red Ferrari was upied with a hot and sexy girl dressed in a white evening dress. She had the looks of an angel but the attractive body of a supermodel. She matched her clothes with red and white. It was a low-cut dress with a high slit that revealed her leg. She looked absolutely tall and gorgeous. Every model went to their respective cars on stage. It was half- past two when the event started. At noon, there weren''t many visitors yet. Since it was a world-ss car exhibition, the number of visitors was even lesser than expected. Apart from the ufortable feeling of standing for a long time, she felt that the afternoon had passed by quite smoothly. It was getting dark. She did not know since when, but suddenly, the exhibition hall was filled with people. She could not even hear the music due to therge crowd. From time to time, there would be various exhibition hosts shouting, and all kinds of activities were held to attract visitors. Since there were a lot of people, the models subconsciously perked up their senses. Alicia put on her most beautiful smile as people began to walk towards the cars. Some posed and allowed the public to take photos. She heard lots of footsteps walking past her. Then, it was followed by plenty of shing lights of cameras. Alicia could hardly open her eyes. "Why is this car so popr all of a sudden? Am I going to make the headlines again? If so, wouldn''t I be in big trouble?" She could not help but mutter in her heart. After turning around, she remained smiling only to find that the host had arrived at her car. "Everyone, 488GTB is a ssic car from ourpany. The design of the front of the car looks simr to the Fl racing cars. Hence, it has a lower wind resistance factor. The car has a sharp outline, and the rear of the car has a new function..." As the host exined, there were also professional ushers on one side pointing out the mentioned features. Alicia also asionally opened the door and pointed at the car. She smiled and posed. She cooperated very professionally. A buzz could be heard from under the stage. Seeing that her side was getting more and more crowded, Alicia was quite puzzled. "What''s going on?" Wasn''t the car she was responsible for, a model that was two years old? Wasn''t the Laferrari of the 488 series the main product of the event? Even the Spider model was more advanced than hers. Wasn''t her model the cheapest and the oldest? Could it be that even the richest of men were interested in cheap cars too? Why were they all gathered here? She could not figure it out. However, at the thought that she could get moremission if she sold a few more cars, she grabbed the chance. In an instant, Alicia''s smile became more charming. She was generous and posed for the cameras. At this time, a rough male voice was heard. "Are they giving us the model for free after buying the car? Is this for real?" Chapter 102 Chapter 102 The man spoke loudly as if he was going to pick a fight. This attracted everyone''s attraction. Alicia also subconsciously turned to look. She saw a middle- aged man who was of short stature. He was bald and wore a id shirt. His belt was pulled so tightly that it looked like it would break at any moment, shimmering with golden buttons. There was a big golden cross ne hanging on his neck, making him like an upstart. At this moment, the man''s gaze was obviously glimmering. When the host saw the sign at the corner, he said, "Of course it''s true!" Anyone who bought a car would get a miniature model of it for free. Every sports car had that promotion nowadays, not to mention sports cars that cost over a million dors. "D*mn, this woman is great! She''s got that nice curve! If I buy the car, will I get the model too? The car may be dated, but three million dors is not a small amount of money either. If this is for real, I''ll get someone to take this car away!" he said. The man pointed at Alicia with a serious look and burst intoughter. Although she was used to all kinds of gossip and had seen different types of people in nightclubs, the smile on the corner of Alicia''s lips eventually froze. She could not help but roll her eyes. "How vulgar!" she thought. The host was a little stunned, but he immediately smiled and said, "Sir, you are really good at joking!" However, the man obviously did not know how to stop. He took a step forward and patted his chest. "You think I''m joking? I have plenty of money! Hey, is it this woman? I like her! How long should I wait till I get my goods? That''s right, I want her!" At this instant, the host felt awkward as well. "Sir, you are so humorous! We are selling cars. But this ''model'', we can''t make another copy of it. Therefore, we can''t give it to you even if we wanted to! Thank you for your love for our beautiful model! If you are interested in our car, you are wee to consult-" "Hey, didn''t you say that we can get a free model upon buying the car? You''ve said it yourself. Why aren''t you keeping your words?" The man muttered and raised his voice. At the same time, the children who were yingughed. Text content ? N?velDrama.Org. "Uncle, don''t you know how to read? If you buy a car, you will only get a mini model of the car. It''s just a smaller version of the car. You can''t have thatdy. How could they give you thedy? You are so stupid!" they mocked. At this time, a burst ofughter passed through the hall. "Alex, don''t talk nonsense!" A woman pulled the child away and said to the upstart, "Children don''t know what they are talking about. Please don''t take it to heart!" At this time, the men who were present, all felt ashamed for that man. They said one after another. "Dude, if you are looking for a woman, you''d better go back to your vige! Don''t make a fool of yourself here! You don''t even know what a sports car is. Why are you even here?" "Yeah! Get out of here! Don''t lower our standards..." "You are too embarrassing!" After a while, the man was dragged away. Alicia turned sideways slightly and a familiar light grey figure behind the crowd suddenly came into her view. She stopped and changed her pose by cing her hands on her waist. Jeremy? Was he here too? She subconsciously frowned, and a bad feeling suddenly arose in her heart. She flipped her hair and changed her position. Then, Alicia shook her head. She thought, "What am I thinking about? He''s not in the city right now! So what if he has returned? I didn''t do anything wrong. What am I afraid of?" She inexplicably thought of Frederick and felt dejected out of nowhere. At this time, Jeremy''s eyes fell on the mysterious ck flower on her shoulder de. Jeremy subconsciously pressed on the position of his heart and went into a daze. Her butterfly tattoo was gone? As soon as Frederick returned to Casterwich City, he was invited by several good friends of his. "Let''s go in and have a look! I heard that it''s the biggest sports car event this year. They are even selling the Koenigsegg sports car this year!" Frederick was not very happy as he was pushed into the exhibition hall. He red at Carson and said, "Don''t you have one? What''s there to see? It''s just a waste of time. What kind of car do you want? Wouldn''t it be faster to just search it on the Inte?" Carson replied, "How can photos be the same as the real thing? These are cars that we can see and feel for ourselves! What if there are car performances as well? Willy, don''t you think so?" "Since we are already here, let''s just take a look!" Willy said. As soon as they entered with a brochure in their hands, they heard murmurs which were apanied by a burst of footsteps. "I heard that there is a beautiful model by the Ferrari over there. She has fair skin, a beautiful face, and long legs. Just like a fairy!" a man said. Another asked, "Really?" "Can''t you see that men there wouldn''t leave that area? I heard that there was even a bumpkin there. He did not like the car, yet he was fond of the model. He wanted to get her for free if he purchased the car. It was so funny..." "How beautiful is she? Let''s go and have a look!" Hearing the buzz about the beautifuldy, Carson and the others'' attention was also drawn. Carson shook his head and said, "Shall we go and have a look? It sounds exaggerated! It''s likely that he''s a country bumpkin who has never seen a woman before!" "Shall we join in the fun?" Willy asked. "Let''s go!" someone answered and added fuel to the fire. Frederick was also pushed by Willy as they walked over. He inadvertently looked up and his deep eyes suddenly narrowed. Frederick''s focus could no longer be taken back from the woman''s slim figure on stage. Then, a familiar and tempting tattoo caught his eyes. It was a ck poppy! They were standing from a distance. Hence, they could not see her clearly. The group of men first noticed her beautiful curves, which were slender, gorgeous and sexy. She was in a red and white dress. The man in front could not help but exim. "My goodness! She is a morous goddess!" Frederick shed a ring gaze as his face fell. Carson was about to speak when Alicia turned around. Carson was so shocked that he opened his mouth wide and he slowly turned around. Sure enough, Frederick''s face had already turned gloomy. He could sense danger! Fortunately, he did not say anything earlier. At this moment, in front of them, Carson''s friend still did not understand the situation. He was still nudging Carson with his elbow and said, "Carson, this girl..." He wanted to say that she was really hot! Fortunately, his voice was not loud. Before he could finish his words, Carson punched him. When the man turned around, Carson signaled in the direction of Frederick. The man was puzzled, but he did not dare to say anything else. He just pursed his lips and shook his head. Fortunately, he was not stupid and he stopped right there. As soon as Alicia turned around, she saw a group of dashing men in suits and formal shoes at the end of the passageway. Her eyes met his cold stare and she was almost scared out of her wits. The smile on her face became stiff instantly. If it weren''t for the sports car behind her, she would have fallen to the ground at this moment. Why was he back already? When did hee back? Sure enough, she had the worst luck in the world! She was caught again! She was bound to end up miserably this time! Alicia leaned against the sports car. She was not trying to show off her body, but at this moment, her legs became so weak that¡ª Chapter 103 Chapter 103 However, she instinctively crossed her legs to protect herself, which aroused a burst of exmation. She lowered her eyes and felt like crying. She did not dare to look at Frederick. But, she could not stop working! Although she was just a temporary worker, she had signed a temporary contract. She thought of the default fees and could only try her best to cheer up. She walked around the car slowly and posed for pictures. At this moment, she knew she was absolutely in deep trouble. Every time the cameras shed, she could feel her heart beat harder and faster. After an unknown period of time, it felt like an entire century had passed. Every second felt like years. She was in a trance and saw a man in a suit rushing up to the stage. He whispered a few words to the host. Then, the host picked up the microphone. "Good news! Good news! The famous movie star, Miss Nancy, is a loyal fan of our Ferrari sports car. It''s our honor to have her here. Now, let''s invite Miss Nancy to sing for us-" With a burst of apuse, the host stepped back and stood beside Alicia. He whispered, "You can leave now! Miss Nancy will rece you. You should go look for Manager Simpson!" Alicia froze for two seconds before she dragged her painful feet and walked down the stage slowly. She was still puzzled in her heart. Wasn''t she supposed to work until 9 p.m.? Why was she reced halfway through? She looked back and saw a young woman dressed in an ordinary dress being surrounded by a group of people. In truth, she did not know her. She only felt that woman looked a little familiar! A celebrity was certainly different from her. Soon, there was loud apuse, and exmations were heard. As she looked at her, Alicia paused and muttered in her heart again. "That''s strange. Someone like her should not be here! Why isn''t she on the main stage? Will my sry be deducted?" While she was still confused, the urgent voice of Manager Simpson came, "Miss-Miss nchard-" The manager was sweating all over and his breath was unstable. Obviously, he had rushed over! When Alicia came to her senses, she uttered, "Manager, what''s going on? What should I do if I have been reced halfway through? My work for the whole afternoon won''t be in vain, would it?" She was so tired that she felt like her legs were going to fall off. If her sry was really deducted, she would suffer a great loss! At the thought of this, she could not help feeling a little wronged. The manager kept waving his hand. He was so anxious that his face turned red. "No, no! This is our responsibility. You will receive the full payment¡ª" The manager patted his chest and took in big breaths. "It is because your tform has the biggest response from the crowd. The situation with Miss Nancy wasn''t nned. Hence, we chose the tform with the most crowd. It is not your responsibility! You don''t need to stand on the stage anymore. You can go back! Of course, you will get the full amount! As for yourmission, I will calcte it tomorrow. We will transfer it to your bank ount. Rest assured!" "Then, what about the sry? Can I get it now?" she asked. As soon as Frederick came near, he heard her pitiful words. The manager nodded. "Yes, you can! Please wait for two minutes. I''ve already asked someone to get the money. Or, perhaps, I can transfer it to you now!" When Alicia was considering whether she should wait, she felt uneasy. After all, she had been cheated on by other people before. While she was hesitating, a cold voice could be heard. "Aren''t you going to leave yet?" When Alicia returned from her shock, she saw Frederick''s side profile. His face was as dark as gathering storm clouds. She bit her lips softly. "Give me two minutes! My bag is still in the cab As soon as she said that, Frederick''s face twisted. She felt an immense fear in her heart. Alicia retreated a little, but she still picked up the courage to look at him with her big eyes as she mumbled. "... I''ll go get my bag!" As soon as she turned around, the manager beside her said, "Miss nchard, Linda will help you get it. It would be faster that way!" Looking at the high heels on her feet, she was indeed in great pain and did not want to move. Hence, she told Linda, who was wearing normal shoes, her password. After a while, Linda returned with her things. At the same time, another assistant had brought two stacks of new bills over. "Miss, here is your sry. Please count it!" "There''s no need for that! Thank you!" Alicia put the money in her bag. She then smiled back at him and looked up, only to see that Frederick was already walking out the door. Text content ? N?velDrama.Org. She knew that he must be in a rage. Therefore, Alicia hurriedly waved at the manager. "Manager, I will leave first. Excuse me!" She trotted all the way to the door. As she chased after him, she did not know what to tell him. The moment Alicia opened her mouth, a fat figure rushed up to her. "Miss! What a coincidence! We are really fated!" The man stretched out his hands and approached her. "You are so beautiful! Let''s get to know each other. Let me treat you to a cup of tea? No, how about... coffee?" Looking up, she realized that it was the vulgar man who thought he could buy her earlier on. Alicia suddenly felt nauseous. "Go away. I''m not interested in you or your money. Don''t block my way!" She was wearing high heels and a narrow skirt which were limiting her movements. She was about to leave when the man blocked her path with a naughty smile. "Don''t do this! Let''s have a talk. Why don''t we eat something first and then go to a jewelry shop? Maybe you''ll be interested in me after a while?" This time, before Alicia could speak, a violent male voice could be heard, "Get lost¡ª" Being frightened by Frederick''s powerful aura, both of them were stunned. Alicia shrank from Frederick as the man turned around too. "Who... who are you? So what if you are handsome! Have you forgotten who you are just because you look good? Do you think you can earn money with your looks? When the lights are turned off, look doesn''t matter! Do you understand?" he scolded. The middle part of the sentence was obviously meant for Alicia. The man even turned around to re at her. Alicia did not even bother to roll her eyes at him. She thought, "If he does not care about looks, then why would he still pursue me? He even wanted to buy me? D*mn¡ª" She felt like puking! Frederick did not even say anything. He waved his hands, and several security guards rushed over to drag the man away. "Hey, who are you guys? Do you know who I am? How dare you treat me like this? Do you want to lose your jobs?". "Let me go! How can you be so rude?" "Don''t you know the customer is king? I willin about you! I am a rich man. I am your king!" Even as he was being held, the man''s voice was full of dissatisfaction. It was really loud too. Alicia subconsciously turned her head. Suddenly, Frederick threw his ck suit at her. "What are you looking at? Don''t you think it''s shameful?" Before she came back to her senses, Frederick had already left withrge strides. Alicia took the clothes and wrapped herself in them. After hesitating for a moment, she chased after him. "Hubby-" Chapter 104 Chapter 104 "Hubby, don''t be angry. Let me exin!¡± "Hubby, wait for me. Can you please slow down?" "Hubby-" Along the way, Alicia chased after him with her high heels on. At most, Alicia could only touch his sleeves with her fingertips. Whenever she was getting nearer to him, he would walk even faster to create a greater distance between them. She stopped abruptly and looked at the fast-moving figure in front of her. Alicia was in so much pain that she gnashed her teeth and bristled with anger. "Frederick Clements! Stop right there!" she immediately roared. Frederick stopped moving. He slowly turned his body sideways and narrowed his cold eyes. He thought, "It seems like this woman has really grown some nerves. How dare she scream at me on the streets?" Seeing this, Alicia trotted all the way over to him. When she saw that he was in a bad mood, she pursed her lower lip. She suddenly felt like a deted ball. Thus, she pulled on his sleeves coyly. "Hubby, I didn''t mean to make you angry! Why did you suddenlye back?" "Am I not allowed to return?" At the thought of this, Frederick became even angrier. If it weren''t for her, would he have changed his schedule and dealt with everything in the morning just to rush back in the afternoon? She stammered, "That''s not what I mean, Hubby..." Alicia tugged his sleeve coquettishly. When Alicia was about to hug him, Frederick suddenly shoved her hands away. She tilted her body and her bag was flung away by the force. She was shocked. "My bag! What are you doing?" She was already tired, hungry, and ufortable. She had even tried to please him throughout the journey. She bent over to pick up her bag and patted it. Alicia was also in a bad mood. "Can''t we just talk? Must you throw my things like that?" Looking at how she was holding her bag like a baby, Frederick got even more furious. "Alicia nchard, do you only ever think about money? It''s just 20,000 dors. Look at you, what the hell are you doing? Haven''t you been judged enough? Were you considering selling yourself for money in the future?" He poked her forehead and fiddled with her clothes. Her suit suddenly fell off, and her slim body was exposed. Thinking of the vulgarments from the men around her, Frederick was infuriated. He pulled her bag and threw it away angrily. He was so vexed that his face turned pale. He turned around and Alicia rushed to pick her bag up again. At the same time, Frederick got really upset. His expression was unpleasant as anger boiled up inside him. "Do not pick it up! Throw it all away!" Alicia did not listen to his words. She held her bag tightly and rolled her eyes at him! He asked, "Didn''t you hear me?" She gritted her teeth angrily and held it even tighter. "I won''t!" Suddenly, Frederick was so enraged that he almost jumped. He grumbled twice and picked up the suit on the ground before throwing it at her. "Throw it away!" As he said it, he grabbed her bag. He wanted to throw away the 20,000 dors which she cared about so much. Alicia''s strength was not as strong as his. Therefore, she could not win him over. When she saw him opening her bag, Alicia clenched her fist and hit him. Frederick was so anxious that he threw the bag away. Suddenly, everything was scattered all over the ground. Alicia got so angry that she burst into tears. "B*stard! Why did you throw my things? I''ve earned all of these! I stood there for the whole afternoon and my feet are sore too! What''s wrong with me wanting money? What does it have to do with you? B*stard! I''ve earned them..." She wiped her tears and turned around. She squatted down and picked up the items one by one. This d*mned woman! Was she actually insulting him and making such a scene with him on the streets over such a small amount of money? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material. He clenched his fists tightly. Frederick was extremely furious! When she stood up again, Alicia was really unhappy too. She stood two meters away from him. She shouted, "What''s wrong with me standing on a tform like this? I didn''t expose any parts of me. I am proud of myself for doing this. It''s so much better than someone who stays in a room with some random girl in the middle of the night. I don''t feel guilty doing what I''ve done!" Besides, she had worked so hard. How could she let it all go down the drain? "Why can''t I ept the money that I have worked hard for? 20,000 dors is still money! I could at least buy a pair of shoes with it!" As she was scolding him, she recalled what had happened. She remembered how she had tried her best to exin to him and to tter him, yet he did not appreciate it at all. Alicia felt that her brain must have been mmed by a door for her to be so foolish! Hearing what she said, Frederick stared at her fiercely. In an instant, Frederick was fuming that he felt like exploding! He was afraid that he could not help but strangle her to death. He turned around and strode away. He left? Why didn''t he respond? Why didn''t he lose his temper? Why did he leave? He... left just like that? All of a sudden, Alicia was dumbfounded! When she came to her senses, tens of millions of "Oh sh*t!" shed across her mind. "What should I do? What should I do?" she thought. In an instant, she got as anxious as a cat on hot bricks. She did not think too much, but picked up the suit and wrapped herself up. Then, Alicia trotted all the way and followed him. The exhibition hall was veryrge. There was another square right outside the entrance and it was also a long distance from the parking lot. After the quarrel, the two seemed to have returned to the entrance again. One was striding in the front, while the other was chasing after him. She had finished venting her anger. Alicia suddenly thought if she crossed the line. She still needed his help. It might have felt good to scold him, but she knew her life would be so much harder in the future! She looked at the broad-shouldered man in front of her. Alicia knew that she could not expect him to understand her! "s!" She sighed softly and fiddled with her fingers. She told herself that she would not argue with the man of the house. She clenched her jaw and chased after him. After getting closer to him, she poked his back. "Hubby..." As she spoke, she could not lower her head any further, and her soft voice was somewhat ttering. Although she had done this plenty of times, she still felt very embarrassed at this moment. Frederick shook her away and fastened his pace. When she was ignored yet again, Alicia could not help but purse her lips awkwardly. When she moved, she felt some pain in her stomach. She could not help frowning. She rubbed her eyes and chased after him again. She held his arms. "Hubby, please don''t ignore me! I was wrong, could you forgive me?" While muttering, Alicia silently added two words in her heart ¡ª"Oh well." Subconsciously, she still thought that she was right! He gave her an obvious look of disdain. Frederick withdrew his hand and continued to stride away. Alicia stood where she was. She felt that she was thoroughly embarrassed. Her whole body was in pain and she could not tell where the pain wasing from. She stared at the figure that was getting more and more distant from her. Anger emerged in her again. She thought, "He''s not even going to talk to me?" She felt too ashamed to chase after him. Her feet were hurting a lot too. There was even an ache coming from her stomach. Hence, Alicia squatted down to rest. She would not chase after him anymore! Chapter 105 Chapter 105 After walking for a while, Frederick suddenly realized that he couldn''t hear the sound of high heels behind him anymore. He stopped in his tracks and turned around. In the blink of an eye, he swallowed all his rage and anger. He turned to look for her and found a ck shadow squatting about 50 meters behind him. She was curled up and looked a little pitiful. In the end, he turned around and walked towards her as he said, "What? You''ve even learned how to act pitiful?" His mocking voice rang in her ear. Alicia clenched her teeth so hard that her teeth were chattering. She was in so much pain that she couldn''t even speak, much less turn her head to look at him. When she moved, she felt as if she was dying. Text content ? N?velDrama.Org. "s!" Seeing that she was ignoring him, Frederick lifted his foot and kicked her shoes, but she still did not respond. He was a little unhappy. He bent over and pushed her shoulder. He swore that he really did not use any strength, but with just a touch, Alicia fell to the ground. She was curled up and her whole body was shivering like a ball. Only then did Frederick notice that her face was pale and her head was sweating. Frederick suddenly panicked and hugged her. "What''s wrong with you? Are you alright?" "My... my tummy..." She was stiff all over and her teeth were chattering. He fumbled around for a moment before saying, "Don''t worry! I''ll send you to the hospital right away!" He wanted to pick her up, but she was curled up in a half-paralyzed posture. For a while, Frederick could not do anything to her. Finally, he carried her on his back and started to run. "Hold on! It won''t take long! Everything will be fine!" he said. She was in a daze from the pain. Alicia could feel the arrival of her death. Her consciousness was obviously unclear. However, she used thest of her strength to hold on to Frederick''s neck. "Hubby..." She struggled for words. He was anxious. "I''m here, I''m here!" Looking back, Frederick did not dare to go too fast. After a while, sweat also appeared on his forehead. "Hubby, if I''m gone... can you... take care of my mother for me?" He scolded, "Don''t talk nonsense. You''ll be fine!" "Hold on! Hang on! If anything happens to you, I will let your mother sleep on the streets. Do you hear me?" he added. She was so weak as if she could not hear him anymore. She only blinked and continued to mumble. "But if something bad happen to you... or if it''s inconvenient for you, I will still take good care of your... grandma!" "Ally! Do not fall asleep! Can you hear me? I will really throw your mother to the streets. I''ll really do it!" Alicia felt so tired that she wanted to sleep. She could not help lying on his shoulder and said, "You... You are such a bad person..." "Ally!" he screamed. Frederick carried her all the way on the wide and deserted street, and Alicia had fainted on his back... The two of them left quickly and no one noticed them. From the moment they went out, there had been a gray figure watching them. He didn''t stray too far from them and his figure was still lingering there. Standing next to a corner of the building, Jeremy took out another box of cigarettes. His mind was spinning as memories of the past appeared! He still remembered a time during their short vacation, he had gone to the outskirts. When he returned, he went to look for her as soon as possible. Unexpectedly, he saw her with a man at the door of a hotel by the side of the road. She was holding a middle- aged man''s arm and was flirting with him. He suddenly got angry and went up to punch the man. On that day, she also wore a short skirt, a pair of sunsses, and a pair of high heels. She looked particrly eye-catching! Later, she kept chasing after him and tried to exin to him. He was furious and did not want to listen to her exnation at all. She then fell down identally and could not catch up with him. She had crouched down on the side of the road and lost one of her high heels. She cried like a child¡ª That day, he had walked for more than half of the entire street. However, just like the present, he also turned back. Later, he learned that the man had some money. He wanted to pursue her and he would pester her like a fly, continuously harassing her. She was annoyed and could not get rid of him. In the end, she deliberately asked the man to go to the hotel with her. She had installed a security camera and brought a bottle of mineral water and sleeping pills. She even found him a woman. She wanted to get something out of him! Of course, she did not go alone! She had already called a few of her friends as a backup in the next room! Unexpectedly, as soon as they met at the door, the man had already wanted to take action. She was afraid that he would take advantage of her. Hence, she took the initiative to hold his arm in order to control the whole situation. Before she could carry out the n, Jeremy ruined it! That day, she did this too. She crouched down on the side of the road, cried with grievance, and then argued with him! She had fallen down, and she was hurt. He did not believe her and ignored her... In the end, he coaxed her for a long time before she stopped crying. She even asked him to carry her home! Because her skirt was too short, he lost his temper and threw his suit at her. In the end, he carried her all the way to the car. At that time, she was also resting on his shoulder. She leaned against his ear, constantly whispering and smiling. Her long hairy on his shoulder! "I promise not to make you angry again in the future, but you can''t ignore me too!" She said those words to him back then. She asked, "Jeremy, if I don''t want to walk in the future, would you carry me on your back?" "I''m really happy" She grinned sheepishly. "You have to carry me for the rest of your life until the two of us are unable to walk. We will be together and happy forever!" The feeling of the sweet burden, her mild fragrance, her pleasant voice... and even the familiar feeling of palpitations was still so vivid to him. It was as if it had happened the day before! His eyes were fixed on the empty passageway. Jeremy''s mind was spinning so fast as he subconsciously broke the cigarette in his hand¡ª At the same time, Frederick went straight to the hospital. He was in a mess. He stood outside the operation room. He looked at the red lights and his face was as pale as a vampire. He called Carson over. When Carson came out of the elevator, he saw Frederick looking like a zombie as he had a very dispirited look on his face. "What''s going on? What happened?" "I don''t know either!" Frederick uttered and felt as he was off in a world of his own. "She said that her stomach hurts... I shouldn''t have vented my anger at her!" If he had discovered it earlier, would her conditions be as serious? When he got back to her, she had already lost her consciousness! "Will she be fine? Carson, can you go in? Can you help me take a look?" That was the first time Carson had seen such a helpless reaction from him. He patted him on the shoulder andforted him. "Don''t be too worried! She is being resuscitated at the moment, none of us can go in! I will only disturb the doctor''s treatment! As long as I''m here, everything will be fine!" At this time, the door of the operation room opened with a gap and a doctor came out... Chapter 106 Chapter 106 "The patient has acute appendicitis and needs to be operated on right away! Is her family around? We need consent immediately!" Frederick snapped out of his thoughts and strode towards the doctor as he shouted, "Me!" He grabbed the pen and signed immediately. "Doctor, how is she? Is she doing alright?" Flustered from the situation at hand, he gripped the doctor''s arm. Carson hauled him away quickly, freeing the doctor to let him be on his way. "It''s just a minor operation, nothing too risky. The procedure won''t take long, it''d be done in less than forty minutes. Don''t be worried as the hospital now does minimally invasive operations and Doctor Walker is an expert on that. Calm down and wait patiently!" Only when Frederick heard Carson''s exnation was he able to regain hisposure. As anticipated, the operating room light went off promptly, signaling the end of the operation. Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! Frederick got up and rushed over to Doctor Walker who had taken his mask off. Doctor Walker stated, "The operation was very sessful. Luckily, the patient was sent here in time! She suffered from acute suppurative appendicitis that wasplicated with septic shock. This situation is quitemon among children and the elderly. However, it is rare in adults! Perhaps she has been under tremendous stress, overworked, and not eating well. All those adding with the sudden emotional outburst ultimately caused her to fall sick. But it was lucky that she was brought to the hospital in time!" He continued adding, "Her condition is stable at the moment, but she''ll have to be monitored for a week. She''ll be allowed to eat after she passes gas and her meals need to be light, mainly consisting of liquids and soft foods. Also, she mustn''t take part in any strenuous activities." He left when he was done giving instructions and offering advice. Hearing the good news, a great surge of emotion swept through Frederick. He felt that he was alive again. Alicia didn''t know how long she was out. Opening her eyes, she made out an unfamiliar luxurious- looking environment with a drip stand on her side. Then, she gave out some gas. She turned her head around only to realize Frederick leaving the couch. Embarrassed, she held the nket over her face. "Oh my goodness, did I just fart in front of him..." She budged and felt throbbing pain pulsing through her body. She couldn''t help but let out a cry. Frederick had gotten to her side by then. "You''re finally awake!" She had been put out for two nights after Carson gave her an injection that helped her sleep. Doctor Walker mentioned that it would be fine as long as she passes gas within three days. If that didn''t happen, it would be worrisome as that could mean a problem had urred during the operation. Seeing that she was up and looked brighter, Frederick felt happier than ever. "Don¡¯t move around! Doctor Walker will being over soon to check on you!" As she slowly regained her consciousness, she had a shback of the day when she was in immense pain that she couldn''t even stand. She gave herself a pinch and felt a sting, feeling d that she was still alive. Then, she asked timidly, "What happened to me?" "You had acute appendicitis and you almost died! Why didn''t you ever mention you weren''t feeling well?" Frederick stroked her long hair, speaking in a tone with such gentleness! He still couldn''t shake off the fear when he thought of the scene where she fell on his back! Right about this time, Doctor Walker entered with a nurse. They checked on her wound and gave a new dose of medicine. Doctor Walker said, "You can get out of bed and move around, but be careful not to make huge movements as you might stretch your wound. You''ll still need plenty of rest. I see that you''re making a good recovery and you have passed gas. Porridge would be great to have in the afternoon, but don¡¯t eat yet for the time being." After sending Doctor Walker off, Frederick and the nurse helped Alicia move about and then got her back in bed to let her get more rest. Unaware that she had been sleeping for a whole day because of her foggy mind, she continued lying in bed. She thought of the number of annual leaves she''d be left with and what Frederick said on the day she passed out. The only sentence that she could make out clearly was that he wanted to throw her mother to the streets. Other than getting some phone calls asionally, Frederick was with her throughout the day as he worked on hisptop. They didn''t talk much all day. Another day went by in a daze. When Alicia awakened again, she felt so much more at ease. Her body seemed to have regained strength, there were no signs of weaknesses. She got out of bed and washed up. When Frederick entered the room with his phone in hand, she just got out of the bathroom. Knowing that she got off the bed by herself, he frowned worriedly. "Why didn''t you call for me?" he asked. All it took was a phone call for her to reach him. He ced his arms around her and helped her back to the bed. When she sat down, she pulled on the nket and flicked his hand away. "I can do this on my own!" As long as she could bear it, she wouldn''t want to burden anyone, especially him! She lost a few kilograms in merely two days. Her hair was let loose, her face still pallid after the operation. Her round and dark eyes looked sorgepared to her already small face. She looked absolutely vulnerable yet at the same time, mesmerizing. He caressed her slightly sunken face and held the back of her head gently while cradling her petite body into his embrace. He wrapped his arms around her tightly like she was a lost treasure that had been found again! She felt suffocated in his firm hug and grew upset. Struggling in an attempt to get out, she ced a pillow in between them. Seeing that she had regained the energy to pull an attitude, he was both d and speechless. "What''s wrong? Are you still mad at me?" Had she started to draw a line with him as soon as she was beginning to get well? "Hmph!" She pursed her lips. She was indeed unhappy, particrly at the thought of him wanting to put her mother out. He nudged forward and brushed her slightly disheveled hair, muttering, "Let''s not dwell on what happened. What''s past is past, alright?" "No!" She eximed in such anger that she felt a sting and pulled a corner of her mouth. In a defeated manner, she whispered, "I was at a disadvantage..." Obviously, he was the one at fault, not her! He was the reason she fell sick, which was something she didn''t ask for! There was nothing else that could have made him more amused than seeing her bickering with him. He tousled her hair before he lowered his head and kissed her at the corner of her lips. "I didn''t lie! I don''t mess around with women. Do you want me to prove it to you?" If truth be told, this was only one of the reasons she was irritated, but it couldn''t be denied that she was pleased with what he had just said. "How... are you going to prove it?" Getting another waitress? What was the use of having all the waitresses in the world when all of them were going to side with him and put in a good word for him? He took her fragile and soft hand in his, ced a kiss, and then started moving his lips elsewhere. She felt warmth rushing to her palm and immediately retracted her hand. Her face had turned as red as a tomato as she stuttered, "You''re...you''re a beast!" Once again, he took her in his arms, gluing her forehead with his. He then rumbled in a low and husky voice, "This beast in me has been restrained for a long time! Too bad your body is still too weak, or else..." Chapter 107 Chapter 107 The tone of hisst word was so suggestive that it made Alicia blush again. At this moment, she had to believe it no matter what! This man''s way of proving his point was too shameless! "Don''t be angry, alright?" Feeling the soft and warm being in his embrace, Frederick was having a totally different mood. This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. "I''m not angry... Not about this!" Alicia muttered as Frederick gently pushed her away. Then, he fixed his gaze on her for a short while and thought to himself, "This little miser, she can''t be angry just because I threw away that petty money of hers, can she?" Just as he was deeply immersed in his own thoughts, he heard a murmuring voice again. "You are a cold-hearted person with no conscience! My situation was already bad enough and yet you still wanted to kick my mom out to the streets..." He had made it clear that he wanted her to die with grievance! Her consciousness was clouded due to the immense pain she was experiencing at that time. However, she still remembered not mentioning the word ''death'' to him! "If you are not around anymore one day, I''ll definitely take good care of Grandma for you!" Those words that she mumbled before she fainted came across Frederick''s mind all of a sudden. Frederick felt a gush of warmth in his heart. Then, he patted her head gently and spoke to her in a serious manner. "Fool! If you dare let anything bad happen to yourself, I will really kick your mother out to the street! Even if you are already in the coffin, I must make you climb out of it!" In an instant, Alicia understood the meaning of his words. It turned out that what he said was an irony. Her eyes lit up brightly. She was sure that he cared about her. At least at this moment, he really cared about her! Frederick couldn''t help but curl the corners of his lips upwards. He held her face up and pressed his nose against hers. After that, he kissed her gently. Alicia ced her hands on the back of his neck and kissed him back as well... After a short sequence of quarrels, jealousy, reunion, and even almost being separated by a life- and-death situation, their emotions were extremelyplicated. However, they were both determined to be ted at this moment. The two of them embraced each other intimately. For the first time, their hearts and minds were undisturbed. When their lips touched, they kissed passionately and lost themselves in the moment! Out of nowhere, the door was pushed open with a "bang". "I... I''m so sorry, you may go on, I..." Mrs. nchard rushed in hastily but did not expect to see such a scene. In an instant, her face turned a little red. She turned around and was about to head out when she heard the voice of Alicia. "Mom?" After that, it was only after Frederick had stood up that Mrs. nchard started walking in with the thermos bottle in her hands. As soon as she got close to the bed, Alicia stretched her hand out and couldn''t hide her smile. "Mom, why are you here?" Stepping forward, Mrs. nchard held her daughter in her arms. She nagged at her while she patted her hair with pity. "You are not a kid anymore. How can you still act so coquettishly?" Acknowledging that both the mother and daughter were immersed in their own world, Frederick uttered, "I''ll leave you two alone and head to the doctor''s." After watching him leave the room, Mrs. nchard sat down by the bedside. She asked, "Ally, how are you feeling? Does it still hurt? Is your injury severe? Why didn''t you tell me that you are hospitalized? If something bad indeed happened to you, what''s the point of me staying alive?" Mrs. nchard''s eyes were red with tears while talking. She choked as she tried her best to not shed tears. Holding her mother''s wrinkled hands, Alicia put on a smile. "Mom, I''m fine! Your daughter is strong! It''s just a minor andmon illness. Everything is fine after the minor operation! Look, the wound is so small and it doesn''t hurt at all!" Lifting up her clothes, Alicia let her mother examine the wound to show that it was not that severe. In fact, there were three wounds that were deep and painful. However, she deliberately showed her mom only one of them and since she had changed her bandage to a smaller one, it didn''t look so scary and serious after all. "I''ll be discharged from the hospital in a few days, thus I didn''t want to worry you! Mom, how did you know I''m here?" "The electric bill has probably exceeded the amount, thus the electricity was cut off. How was I supposed to know the ount number? If I did not call you, I wouldn''t know that you were admitted to the hospital! Thanks to Frederick, the electricity came back in the middle of the night! He told me that you are fine, but you are still under the doctor''s observation. He wanted me toe by during the day and to cook some porridge for you... Why do you look so pallid?" "Really? Perhaps I''ve lost some weight because I couldn''t eat much for two days after the surgery! But, I''ve eaten well after that, and I''m almost five kilograms heavier!" She pinched the skin on her arm exaggeratedly. After Mrs. nchard saw that she was very energetic, only did she let out a weak smile. She then got up and poured Alicia a bowl of soup. "I have added some herbs! I''ve asked the doctors, and they said that you could only take light food for the time being. That was why I made you this soup. Drink it whenever you are hungry. When you get better, you can eat more. By the way, the soup should be sweet due to the herbs!" Mrs. nchard was looking at Alicia while she was drinking it. After seeing that she had finished two big bowls of soup, Mrs. nchard handed a piece of tissue to her with a grin. Noticing that her lips were still slightly swollen, she narrowed her eyes a little and smiled. "Ally, I''m so relieved to see you and Frederick getting along well. In the future, if you get sick or something like that, I can take care of you. He''s very busy, so you can''t always rely on him. Also, don''t be too capricious, alright? Sometimes men would prioritize their career as it isn''t easy in the corporate world. You should show more care and affection towards him, understand him and treat him better. Although he doesn''t talk much, deep down he''s a good person! It''s really not easy to have someone who is willing to abandon his work just to take care of you!" "Mom, tell me who is your biological child? Why are you putting good words for him? If he doesn''t take care of me even when I''m sick, why would I need him?" Hearing this, Mrs. nchard poked her forehead and added, "You are being capricious again! In short, you have to be more understanding!" "I see. Alright, Mom. I''ll be good to your wealthy son-in- law!" Frederick returned to the door and happened to hear what Alicia had just said. He felt a little displeased. However, at this time, theughter of Mrs. nchard came. "You are talking nonsense again!" After a pause, Frederick turned around and left again. After pouring a ss of water for Alicia, Mrs. nchard poured her heart out earnestly. "Ally, weren''t we well-off before? Was there anything that we haven''t seen? What about now? To put it bluntly, money is not the most important thing in the world. It''s good enough if you have enough to spend! Genuine rtionships are the rarest! Although we are a little poor now, our family is still happy, right? Compared with many wealthy families who are scheming and extravagant, we are way happier than them, isn''t it? I have eaten expensive, exquisite foods and I have lived in a mansion which was worth millions. I don''t need a wealthy son-inw. I just want you to be happy!" Alicia ced her arms around her mother''s neck to hug her. It was rare for her to show this kind of affection. "Mom, I know! No matter what I have experienced or what I will experience in the future, I will not give up my right to be happy! I will always work hard and live a good life. I will remember what you and Dad told me. Happiness is created on our own, not given by others! Only I can make myself happy!" Alicia followed Mrs. nchard out of the door to send her off. As soon as she turned around, a tall figure appeared... Chapter 108 Chapter 108 Jeremy? She thought, "Why is he here as well?" Alicia turned her back on reflex and prepared to head back to her room the moment she saw him. But as soon as she turned around, she heard a familiar voice. "Ally-" Due to the conditions of her body, she could only walk slowly. In the blink of an eye, Jeremy was standing in front of her. "Are you... Are you all right?" The day before, he waited for her at the door of thepany where she worked. Only then did he know that she had taken leave for half a month. However, he didn''t know why. After finding out that she was in the hospital, he rushed there early in the morning. Maybe, he just wanted to see her! At this moment, Jeremy noticed that she looked a little sick. However, since she could still move around, he felt inexplicably relieved. Alicia''s eyes widened and she stared at him with astonishment. At this moment, she was d that her mother had left. Without saying anything, she turned around and continued to walk forward and away from Jeremy. However, Jeremy followed her all the way and asked, "Where are you going? Let me help you!" Seeing that she was trembling slightly while walking, Jeremy subconsciously ced his hands on her waist. Alicia kept silent as she stayed away from him instinctively. As for Frederick, he was a little depressed because he had identally overheard what Alicia said. He went to an open space outside of the hospital pantry to smoke a cigarette as it was the only smoking area in the hospital. No matter men or women, the people around him stuck by his side because they wanted some benefits. To put it bluntly, it was all for money! In fact, he knew very well that everyone was looking for something that would benefit them in every rtionship. As for him, he had a crush on her because of her beauty. However, he didn''t know why he felt annoyed when he recalled her remark! Pinching the cigarette butt, Frederick realized that the room was simply too smoggy for him to bear. Thus, he turned around and headed out. As soon as Frederick stepped on the corridor, he saw that Jeremy was chasing after Alicia, leaving only a few steps between them. ''''Ally-" Taking a few strides forward, Frederick shot a cold nce at Jeremy and pulled Alicia into his embrace. "Why are you being so disobedient? What are you doing out here?" When their eyes met, Alicia''s breath became stable. "I came out to look for you! When you are not around, I don''t feel at ease!" She deliberately said this in front of Jeremy. In fact, the reason why she came out was to look for a doctor! However, it did not please Frederick at all. Instead, he replied, "Let''s go back! You need to rest!" At the same time, he purposely stood in between Jeremy and Alicia. He held her in his arms and slowly walked beside her. Behind them stood Jeremy, who was in a daze for a long time. When they returned to the room, Frederick helped her up the bed. Then, he went out and took his phone with him. When he got back, he saw Alicia hiding something under the pillow hurriedly. "Honey, you must be busy with your work, right? I''m fine now, you don''t have to apany me here! The nurses here will take care of me. I will call you if there''s anything!" Was she trying to chase him away? Was she really marrying him just for his money? With his eyebrows slightly furrowed, Frederick sat down on the sofa beside her and said, "It''s okay. I''m not busy!" Sitting on the bed, Alicia forced a smile as she was feeling anxious like a cat on hot bricks. This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. "Honey, you haven''t had breakfast yet! Aren''t you starving? It must be exhausting for you to take care of me. Go and have breakfast! I''ll be good. I won''t go anywhere as I''ll be sleeping here... I''ll wait for you!" As she was speaking, she lifted the quilt and pretended toy down. Frederick didn''t even bother to look and he replied straight away, "I''ve already eaten." Suddenly, Alicia sat up again and yed with her fingers in boredom. Frederick did not find the need to ask. He was sure that she must be plotting something again. Was it for the man outside? He stopped working on theputer. Then, he stood up and spoke, "I forgot to take the medicines from Carson. I''ll go and get it. Don''t go wandering around!" "Alright!" Before he even walked out of the room, he noticed that Alicia''s eyes had turned as bright as diamonds. Frederick didn''t say anything, but he clenched his fists subconsciously. Once he walked out the door, Alicia took out the tiny book that was hidden under the pillow. She wrote and doodled something for a while. Then, she tossed the quilt away and got down from the bed hurriedly. As soon as she opened the door of the ward, she saw a security guard standing at the door. Frederick was there too, giving her a death stare. Her tongue was tied into a knot on the spot. "H-hubby?" The next second, the pen in her hand and the tiny book in her pocket were taken out by Frederick. She curled her lips in annoyance, then shut the door and turned back dejectedly. Frederick sat on a chair before flipping through the notebook. He looked at it and saw a pile of data on it. Absent for a day, deducting triple the amount... nine hundred... 10,000 dors for the annual sry, two days off, deducting one thousand... There were tons of numbers written on it. The conclusion that he came up with was that she had hit her spending limit for this month. The hospital fee had a question mark too! "20,000 dors" was written on thest line. Thetter was poked with countless small dots. There was no need to ask as Frederick could guess what she was thinking. She must be thinking that the 20,000 dors she got were not enough. Was it a loss or not? It turned out that her sry was only six thousand a month. No wonder she went on the stage for twenty thousand dors. Of course, Frederick didn''t know that what Alicia wrote was her basic sry. The total including the subsidies of thepany with bonus was at least tens of thousands of dors! Standing in front of him like a child who was caught doing something bad, Alicia lowered her head and curled her feet into a ball. Throwing her notebook away, Frederick squinted at her and uttered, "Is this the reason why you pushed me away and left in a hurry?" Alicia lowered her head a little more while pursing her lips. "You wanted to ask the doctor when can you be discharged from the hospital, right?" "Are you looking forward to getting discharged tomorrow? No, do you want to leave today, or right now?" "Then, it''s best to use your annual leave to cover all your sick leave, right?" Each time Frederick questioned Alicia, she lowered her head a little more and she bit her lips so hard that they almost bleed. Looking at her, Frederick got extremely furious. "Why do you care about money that much? Why do you want so much money? Are you getting ready to run away? Do you have nothing else to do?" Usually, she wouldn''t buy anything for herself. Her mother had her own shop too. Plus, her body was already in such a state, why would she work hard? "Tell me, where were you going to spend the money on?" She wanted to tell him that she needed the money to pay for her father''s medical expenses but the words could not escape her mouth. Perhaps, it was because of her pride or that she had been pitied by others in the past three years, she didn''t want him to sympathize with her. She didn''t want him to think that she deliberately reached out to him either. Therefore, she lowered her head slightly and muttered timidly, basically agreeing with his opinion. "I don''t have a sense of security if I don''t have any money!" Chapter 109 Chapter 109 She had been ruining her health just because she wanted to see the increase of money in her bank ount? She must be out of her mind! ring at her, Frederick was really rendered speechless! As Alicia fiddled with fingers, she deeply felt that she had been despised. She lowered her head a little more and started trying to exin. "The economy is bad nowadays, and it is difficult to get a job. If you chase me out of your ce one day when I am old, or when thepany contract expires, no one will want to hire me anymore. What if I get fired and I''m left with no money? Can you imagine how miserable I will be? Hence, since I have the ability now, I must prepare for it..." In fact, what she said was realistic. At this point, she really felt like jumping off the building. She would not be able to dance for quite some time as she just had surgery. Thinking of this, she couldn''t help but reach her hand out to feel her wound. Only then did he notice the hospital gown on her body. Frederick thought that she was not feeling well, therefore he stood up in a hurry and queried in a soft voice. "Why are you still standing there? Go back to bed andy down quickly." After a pause, Alicia was a little confused and thought to herself, "What''s with the sudden change of attitude? Wasn''t he going to argue with me?" Alicia climbed into bed in no time. She looked quite pitiful with her eyes drooped. Sitting next to her, Frederick tore the notebook into tiny little pieces and tossed them into the trash can. Alicia blinked a few times before she could react. Then, she red at him with her widened eyes. Her grips tightened as she held the quilt in fury. After tearing it up, Frederick returned the pen and the notebook to her as he asked, "What are you staring at? It''s just a book. Are you going to get mad at me for doing that?" "No..." Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! After putting away the notebook, Alicia felt enraged and thought, "Why did he ruin my notebook? I have to do it all again from the start! Just by calcting my finances, many of my brain cells have died!" She didn''t dare to say anything or show any expression on her face. Thus, she just kept it to herself. However, Frederick could guess what was going on in her mind just by looking at her eyes. He raised his hand and poked her in the head twice. "Take good care of yourself and don''t think too much about it! I''ve requested for you to rest for half a month." "What?" Her eyes went round as she let out a sharp shriek. Alicia was extremely furious. She had checked with the doctors and found that she could be discharged from the hospital in four days. Why would she stay here for half a month? She couldn''t afford to stay sick. She was boiling with anger. But when Frederick gave her a cold look, she eventually suppressed it. However, her cherry-red lips pouted angrily and her face was full of disappointment! Noticing that she was extremely furious yet she still remained silent, Frederick squinted at her. "All right! Don''tin secretly, I will take care of all the expenses! Take good care of yourself and don''t try toe up with mischievous ideas! I''ll give you one hundred thousand dors as compensation tofort your fragile little heart, okay?" "Really? You won''t break your promise, will you?" Staring at him, Alicia was actually not at ease as she really needed money. Any dy might affect her father''s treatment. Frederick casually took out a check and signed 100,000 dors for her. "Can you be rxed now?" Alicia received the check and nodded obediently. With this money, she could finally feel a little relieved. Besides, no one told him to apply for leave on her behalf without her permission. Thus, it was not wrong for him topensate her! She carefully put the check into the notebook and ced it under the pillow. She giggled, "My ss- made heart has been repaired thoroughly! I have to get well as soon as possible. I can''t let my husband down, can I?" She knew that she had to get better as soon as possible. Alicia cheered herself up secretly as her biggest concern was settled. All of a sudden, she felt exhausted and yawned. "I''m so sleepy. I''ll sleep for a while! Hubby, if you have work to do, you may attend to it. I''ll be obedient and take good care of myself. I won''t trouble you!" Afterying down for a while, he heard an even yet soothing breathing sound. Usually, Alicia would always feel extremely tired as she was tensed up every day. She rarely had the time to rest well. However, since she didn''t feel stressed and that she had taken the medicine, she fell into a deep sleep in an instant. Sitting next to her, Frederick was quite surprised. He hated gold diggers, but why did he feel sorry for her? His slender yet rough fingers caressed her velvety-soft hair, sweeping them across her serene little face. This stirred up Frederick''s heart a little. He was unwilling to leave her alone. Instead, he logged into thepany''s system at the table and continued to deal with all kinds of business. No one disturbed Alicia, thus she was still sleeping soundly. After Frederick came back from buying lunch, she was still sleeping in the same position without any movements... After cing the food down, he took a nap too. Then, he got up and headed out to answer some phone calls to handle some matters. When he came back, he realized that she was still sleeping while it was almost three o''clock in the afternoon. Frederick felt that something was wrong. He walked towards her to check the temperature on her forehead and touched her hand. He was puzzled as everything seemed normal. How could she sleep for so long? Was there anything wrong with her? He gently nudged her and called her softly, "Ally?" She was disturbed in her sleep. She moved her body and wriggled a little. Then, she grabbed the corner of the quilt, burying her head into it. "Yes, I can''t get sick... I have to eat well!" "I must get well soon. I can''t get sick. I can''t request for leave! I have to work..." "No! I can''t eat too much. I can''t be fat or no one will like me!" "...Give me a chance! Please, don''t chase me away. Don''t fire me!" "Don''t, don''t..." Hearing her muttering, Frederick paused for a moment. His heart ached for her as he thought, "Silly girl! Why do you force yourself so hard just to earn little money?" Seeing that she was still in a daze and dead asleep, Frederick sensed that something was wrong. Thus, he pressed the bell and called the doctor in. "The wound is slightly infected, causing her to have a mild fever. Moreover, the patient may be under too much stress, causing her to be tensed. She can''t recover fully if she is always anxious. She must always be in a good mood and not feel too stressed! She will be discharged soon if she takes a good rest." After injecting the antibiotics into her body, the doctor gave him some instructions before leaving. When Alicia opened her eyes, the sky was getting dark. Her throat felt ufortable when she got up. "Hubby? Ahem..." "Are you awake?" Frederick came forward and poured her a ss of warm water. Feeling wronged, Alicia pursed her lips and mumbled, "Honey, my throat hurts!" "You are having a fever. It will be strange if it doesn''t hurt! I told you not to run around but you didn''t obey me!" He pinched her chubby face and turned around to pour her some honey water. "The doctor has injected antibiotics into your body. You should be fine by tomorrow. Let''s see if you can still pretend to be strong." As soon as he handed the cup over, his cell phone rang out of the blue... Chapter 110 Chapter 110 Frederick picked up his phone and got up. A rough voice was heard over the phone. "Master Frederick, let''s meet at Gorgeous Club tonight. There will be some hot girls from Jopenzo! Besides, I''ve specially prepared a super big surprise for you! Master Trevor and Master Bowles are already here!" Alicia was holding the ss of honey water. Although there was quite a distance between them, she could hear it very clearly. "Which shameless guy is that? How dare he call my husband for this kind of thing?" Frederick raised his eyebrows and replied straight away, "You guys have fun! I''m not interested." There was no need to call him for this kind of thing. The young master of the ire family must have been drunk in broad daylight! Just as Frederick was about to hang up the phone, a roar could be heard from the other end. "Don''t be like that! Frederick, I have prepared a surprise for you. You can''t be absent! I swear on my life that I''m not lying!" Frederick inadvertently looked back and nced at the person on the bed. He moved towards the door subconsciously. "Enough! I''m not deaf!" Why did he speak so loudly? Everyone could hear him clearly with his voice so loud. Frederick replied, "I have something to do today..." The man kept brainwashing and pleading with Frederick, but Frederick refused repeatedly. Gradually, he felt a little annoyed and eventually wanted to agree on having a drink with them as it was not too far away. When he raised his head, he noticed a grey figure shing past the window but disappeared after a split second. Wondering if it was his own illusion, Frederick took two more steps towards the door. His lips pursed into a thin line in an instant. Didn''t he leave earlier on? Did hee here again? Frederick''s thoughts of drinking were dismissed instantaneously. Frederick was toozy to argue with the guy on the phone anymore. Thus, he spoke directly, "I can''t be there today. I''m going to hang up the call if there''s nothing else!" After being curious for a long time, Alicia couldn''t help coughing a few times. At the same time, the phone call was over. Frederick turned around and headed back into the room. Seeing that her face had turned red, he patted her back to help her soothe her cough. "Still feeling ill?" Shaking her head, Alicia reached out and hugged him out of the blue. "Hubby..." Maybe it was because she didn''t feel well, but at this moment, she really needed someone to apany her. Subconsciously, Alicia tightened her grip on his clothes. "What''s wrong? Are you feeling jealous again?" Putting his arms around her shoulders, Frederick lowered his head to ce a gentle kiss on her forehead. "Kyle does not think before he speaks. You don''t have to take his words so seriously in the future! I am not going anywhere today!" Someone was still waiting for her outside eagerly! At this moment, Frederick really didn''t want to leave. Alicia felt so ted that she jumped onto him coquettishly as she said, "Hubby, I''m hungry!" Frederick got up and prepared the porridge by heating it up in the microwave. As she couldn''t eat anything else, Frederick felt helpless. On the contrary, Alicia didn''t mind at all. She was so happy that she wouldn''t hesitate to eat anything even if Frederick felt that the food was tasteless. "The doctor suggested that you have porridge these few days. Also, it can''t be greasy or have too many seasonings. He told us that it would trigger your taste buds. Hence, you have to endure it for another two days or so, until your body gets better..." Frederick fed her one spoonful. Frederick had mixed feelings, whereas Alicia was feeling happy. "Good!" She felt extremely loved as there was someone who cared so much about her when she was not feeling well. If it was in the past three years, she probably wouldn''t be able to live so peacefully. After having two big bowls of porridge, her stomach felt way better. Her throat seemed to have gotten better too! "Hubby, I have slept for the whole day. Let''s go out for a walk!" Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! Alicia stretched her arms, showing that she really wanted to go for a walk. Frederick helped her out of bed, but he was still a little worried. "It''s quite cold tonight, you should just take a walk in the room!" "Please stop worrying! Let''s go out for a walk! Even patients need to get fresh air! Just one round, okay? Walking around the corridor is fine too, please?" Alicia begged him while tugging his arms. "You are so capricious!" Frederick couldn''t stand it anymore, thus he took a fluffy jacket and put it on her. "Don''t stretch your wound! Let me know if you don''t feel well!" "Alright!" They didn''t know that the person that they didn''t want to meet was outside. Alicia was feeling excited as Frederick was taking good care of her. After stepping out of the room, Alicia was puzzled and questioned him, "Why are there more people on duty all of a sudden? Hubby, do you know if there''s anyone important staying here?" As soon as she finished her words, she met the familiar figure who appeared at the entrance earlier. Suddenly, Alicia halted her footsteps. Why was he here again? As soon as Jeremy saw that Alicia was out of her room, he turned his body to face her in an instant. His eyes were fixed on her while he rushed towards her. However, he was stopped by the security guards. Frederick stood in front of Alicia to break their line of gaze. He tugged on her jacket and demanded, "Let''s head back." It was obviously amand this time! She kind of understood what he meant. Looking away, Alicia turned around and went back into the room at a slow pace. How could someone that smart not know why there were so many bodyguards outside her room? Back in the room, Alicia''s mood was somewhat obscure. She thought to herself, "Jeremy, what are you up to?" It was too hypocritical of him to show any concern! Did he want to see her make a fool of herself? Or did he want to check if she was dead? This was possible! All of a sudden, she felt a little irritated! She didn''t want to think about him anymore. Seeing that Frederick was working on hisputer, Alicia was a little relieved. She picked up her phone and used it. While she was chatting with someone, Frederick took the phone away out of nowhere. When Alicia looked up, she saw that Frederick was already standing by the bed. At this time, he was rummaging through her phone and he appeared serious. "Am I the ''jerk'' you are talking about?" "What was she talking about to this guy? It was clearly just appendicitis, but why did she make it sound like a miscarriage?" Frederick thought. "I''ve never seen anyone who would condemn herself like that!" "Who the hell is Callum? Why would he want to visit her now when it''s alreadyte? Why would he call her ''sister'' and mention how lonely and caring he is?" Frederick wondered. While he was reading their conversation, another message came. It was a disgusting picture of a man''s private part sent by the guy. Frederick didn''t know if he had downloaded the picture from somewhere else or that he took it himself. Nheless, Frederick''s expression changed in an instant. Two texts were sent right after the picture. [Are you satisfied with my size?] [What''s so good about those young masters? They are good- looking that''s all. Alicia, where are you staying? Have you been discharged from the hospital yet? I''m going to meet you as soon as possible!] After deleting the picture and thest two messages, Frederick typed a sentence and sent it to the guy. [ Get lost! If you dare to harass her again, I will kill you!] As soon as she snatched her phone back, Alicia saw the text... Chapter 111 Chapter 111 After taking the phone from him, Alicia was shocked. "Hubby, why did you scold him? He is my colleague from thepany next door! You are going to offend him!" When Alicia was about to reply to him to make peace, Frederick grabbed her phone again as he said, "Stay away from this kind of scumbag in the future!" While they were talking, another message popped up on her phone. [Who the hell are you? Are you the b*stard who ''can''t do it''?] Alicia''s eyes widened after seeing what was on the screen. She thought to herself, "What''s wrong with him? I have never told him that Frederick''can''t do it''!" Frederick blocked him straight away without replying to his text! When he raised his head to look at Alicia, she had a nervous smile and was waving her hands in denial. "I''ve never said that!" Holding his hand ingratiatingly, Alicia tried to offer an exnation. "Hubby, don''t be mad! He is the manager of thepany next door. We met each other a few times. That''s how we got to know each other. He is a scumbag. He always sleeps with women he met in the nightclub and brags about it. He even talks bad about his own wife, saying that she is leftover. In the end, his wife divorced him and married a tall, rich, and handsome man in an instant. Since then, he has been bragging every day that he will get a younger and prettier woman. In fact, we all feel disgusted behind his back. But since we have to cooperate with hispany, we have to tolerate it in front of him. I feel like he has a thing for me. That''s why I said it to get rid of his bad intentions." Alicia hooked her arms around Frederick''s neck and kissed him gently at the corner of his lips. "My husband is not only handsome and tall, but he also earns a lot of money and dotes on me. You are the best! You are better than 99 percent of men in the whole world!" Frederick hugged her slender waist and was pleased by her sweet words. He then questioned her jokingly, "What about the remaining 1 percent?" Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! Was there a man who she found to be better than him in her heart? She wouldn''t leave a space in her heart for that scum at the door, would she? "I have kept that one percent for you when you level up! If you are one hundred percent now, then you won''t have the motivation to improve, right? My husband is still in a position to create miracles!" Frederick''s lips curled upwards into a smile as he tapped on her lips. "Well, you... are such a sweet talker!" Frederick held her closer to him, then he lowered his head and kissed her gently. But, he paused for a while to tease her. Even with just a kiss, it made his heart pound enthusiastically that he almost couldn''t control himself. This alluring woman would get the better of him sooner orter! Pinching her delicate chin, Frederick stated, "Rest early! Your healthes first! I will teach you a lesson after you recover!" "Huh? Hubby-" Flickering her long eyshes, Alicia pouted her lips bitterly. It seemed to her that he was going to settle ounts with her eventually, thus she could only wait! Frederick touched her unkempt hair dotingly as he ced her head down on the pillow. "Close your eyes and sleep! Don''t think about anything!" Lying in bed with her eyes closed, Alicia was smiling sweetly from ear to ear. After tucking her into bed, Frederick was about to get up but his hand was held by someone. "Hubby, you won''t leave me alone, will you? Will they kick me out of the room when you are not here? I don''t think I can sleep well on this bed..." "She has slept for a long time and yet she still says that she can''t sleep well on this bed?" he thought. Frederick lifted a corner of his mouth as a grin appeared on his face. When their eyes met, Alicia knew what was in his mind. She pulled the quilt and stuck out her tongue embarrassedly. Frederick stroked her hair tenderly, but he didn''t expose her thoughts. He walked to the side of the bed and uttered, "I won''t go anywhere tonight! I''ll sleep with you. I will get back to work when you fall asleep." After giving him half of the space on the bed, Alicia smiled like a Cheshire cat. Frederick lifted her up to let hery in his embrace. After that, Alicia held his waist tightly. "Goodnight, Hubby!" Leaning against his chest with satisfaction, she had found afortable position to sleep in. Alicia held him in her arms and dozed off right away. Frederick maintained the same posture until he had heard a steady breathing sound from her. He removed his numb arm gently while fixing his gaze on the sleepingdy in front of him. It had never urred to Frederick that there would be a woman who would appear in his life in such a way. But, at this moment, he felt good. He slowly grabbed her hand that was on his waist and gently stroked it. Then, he ced her hand under the quilt. Although sometimes she would make him mad or speak in a coquettish manner.it could be seen that in fact, she was a strong woman. She was stronger than she looked! He had a feeling... that she was a good woman after all! This was the conclusion that Frederick had made about her in his mind. Frederick''s heart softened while caressing her smooth cheeks. However, out of the blue, he seemed to have thought of something and took out his cell phone. He then walked out of the door. "Chet, do me a favor..." Alicia stayed in the hospital for about half a month due to her health condition. She didn''t know whether it was a blessing in disguise, but it was indeed the only time off she had in the past three years. After getting her discharged from the hospital, Frederick went back to work in thepany. Whereas for Alicia, she was forced to rest at home. During the day, she secretly did some work to earn some extra ie. Hence, whenever Frederick came to check on her, she would throw on an act. She took some time to trante two documents one day. Just when Alicia was about to click on the save button, her phone that was ced on the table rang. When she answered the phone, she clicked on a video website on herputer too. She muttered, "Hubby-" "What are you doing?" Alicia stretched and deliberately spoke with a nasal voice, "Well, didn''t you want me to have a rest? I just woke up and I am about to watch a video to destress!" On the other end, Frederick''s lips twitched slightly as he averted his gaze from the documents. "You''re being so obedient. What movie are you watching?" He had seen tons ofzy women and it was rare to see such a young and beautiful girl that worked hard like her! Whenever he checked on her, he always felt that she was not as well-behaved as she seemed! "Huh?" With a cry of surprise, Alicia rushed to look at the website page. She nced at it and replied to him casually. "Fifty Shades of Grey! An international movie!" She didn''t notice that the title was actually "Fifty Snipes of Grey". As she always enjoyed watching action movies, she thought she would enjoy watching this movie. "Fifty Shades of Grey? Are you sure?" he asked. Wasn''t that an erotic film that was released a few years ago? "Yeah! It''s a great movie!" Without any doubt, Alicia answered while nodding a few times. Frederick chuckled and replied, "Well, it''s not bad! I didn''t expect you to like this kind of movie! Tell me about it when I get home. Maybe next time we can watch it together!" Although Alicia sensed that something was wrong, she didn''t take it to heart. Instead, she replied, "Alright! Hubby, since I''m so well-behaved, can I go outter to have dinner with Mom?" "Go ahead! Tell me about the movie tonight when you are back!" Chapter 112 Chapter 112 As soon as Alicia got permission to go out, she felt extremely excited. "Alright! Hubby, don''t work too hard. Remember to drink more water and take a rest. Also, take some time to look at some greenery and the blue sky! It is good for your eyes! I don''t want to disturb you further. Goodbye!" With that, Alicia took a few pictures of her showing a smooching face. Then, she ended the call. On the other end of the line, Frederick heard the sound of shutters as he ced his phone down and a smile appeared on his face. After putting down the phone, Alicia packed up swiftly to head to the hospital. She nned to go to her mom''s house after that. When she was about to go change her clothes, she suddenly thought of the movie. She was instantly dumbstruck. "Fifty Snipes of Grey?" This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. She was about to faint! What did she say moments ago? No wonder Frederick sounded extremely strange earlier on! What was wrong with her eyes? At this moment, she searched for the name which she mentioned to him... "Fifty Shades of Grey"? Fortunately, there was a movie of the same title. She let out a sigh of relief. At this time, her phone rang again as she received a text. Alicia then yed the movie but her eyes were on her phone as she checked the text out. "What? It''s a useless advertisement again! It''s so annoying!" As soon as she deleted the message, she heard a strange sound all of a sudden. When Alicia looked up, an erotic scene suddenly came into sight. Her face turned as red as a tomato instantly, then she paused the video right away. "What''s this?" She nced at the title below and found that there was a bracket behind it. Her face turned boiling hot as she felt extremely embarrassed. Erotic? Wasn''t it supposed to be a famous action movie? She covered her face with both hands, and she understood right away why Frederick was teasing her back then. "The movie is already so arousing from the start. How can I continue to watch the rest?" "Who would watch this kind of movie with him?" she thought. She felt extremely embarrassed. She turned twice on the spot and washed her face after that. Alicia then switched off theputer, continued packing, and headed out quickly. After giving some fruits to the doctor and nurses who took care of her father, Alicia headed to her father''s ward. All of a sudden, she got the news that her father was in the emergency room. She threw everything aside and rushed out while bawling her eyes out. "Doctor Lewis, Doctor Lewis¡ª" Passing through the entrance, she identally bumped into a man dressed in a white coat. Alicia almost fell to the ground and she apologized. ''Tm sorry, I''m so sorry!" "Be careful!" He reached out to help her up, but he inadvertently fixed his eyes on her. His eyes widened a little as he felt surprised. "It doesn''t matter! Miss¡ª" Just as words were about to escape his mouth, Alicia got rid of him and continued running as fast as lightning while sobbing. Standing rooted to the spot, the man, Marshall rk, could feel that his heartbeat was increasing in speed. "What a stunner!" It was his first time seeing a woman crying so heart-stirringly! What happened to her? He started to care about her subconsciously. He then turned around and headed in the direction where she went. But, it seemed that she had vanished into thin air. Alicia rushed downstairs to look for Doctor Lewis, who was checking on patients. She wandered around and yet she couldn''t find her father. She wasn''t sure which emergency room her father was in either. Just when she was getting more anxious, she saw Doctor Lewising out of the elevator. She rushed over with a few big strides. "Doctor Lewis, where is my father? How is he?" "Miss nchard, please stop crying..." Seeing that she was a little agitated, Doctor Lewis sent the two people behind him away, then diverted his attention to her. "Your father is fine! Follow me to my office and let''s talk about it there! Please stop crying. I am most afraid of crying women!" He motioned her to walk into the room beside them. Then, Doctor Lewis poured her a ss of water and offered an exnation. "When a nurse was checking on the patients, she noticed that your father''s finger moved a little. Thus, we checked on him and gave him treatment just now. The result was not bad. Although your father hasn''t opened his eyes yet, his consciousness has already recovered. His finger moved a little after I talked to him for about 10 minutes. We have arranged for a full- body examination on him. Besides, we just had a meeting and discussed his illness. Don''t be too anxious as everything seems to be going well. Your father is now in the intensive care unit. You can''t visit-" "Really? My father is doing fine? He won''t die, will he? Doctor Lewis?" Alicia''s whole body was still trembling while she choked on her words. Doctor Lewis shook his head and he felt pity for her. "He is currently in good condition! It''s a good sign too! Miss nchard, it''s your persistence that gave the patient the strength. Although I can''t guarantee that the patient will be cured fully, I am sure that he will be waking up soon! You can rest assured! We will try our best to help the patient!" "Thank you, Doctor Lewis..." Being greatly shaken, Alicia couldn''t calm down for a long time. Finally, Doctor Lewis brought her to the ward and allowed her to see her father through the ss screen. She reminded the doctor to update her about everything. After paying some medical fees, she then left the hospital. After arriving at her mother''s house, Alicia shared the good news with her mother. She even told her mom not to worry about her father even if she couldn''t pay a visit to him as he was staying in the intensive care unit. In fact, Alicia was afraid that her mother would be frightened like her. If something bad happened again, she was afraid that she could not hold on any longer. Both of them chatted for a while. Then, Mrs. nchard cooked a bowl of porridge for her. After eating, they watched TV together. Although they had been living a hard life in the past few years, the rtionship between the two of them became better. When it was almost time, Alicia got up and said goodbye to head back home. When she entered the house, she noticed that Frederick was already home. He was sitting at the bar. She ran towards him and asked, "Hubby, have you eaten?" As she had cried hard in the afternoon, her eyes were puffy and her voice was still hoarse. "What''s wrong?" Frederick pinched her chubby cheeks and joked yfully, "You really haven''t grown up, have you? Did you cry again after going home?" "No! I watched a movie... It was a touching story!" When she mentioned the movie, she couldn''t help lowering her head as she blushed slightly. He held her in between his legs and bit her ear gently. "Did you watch that kind of movie again? Did you learn anything from it?" Alicia turned her head and red at him fiercely. She bit her lower lip and couldn''t help but punch him twice. "Hubby, I will not forgive you if you mock me again! Why don''t I cook an omelet for you?" "It''s fine. I''m heading outter!" It was alreadyte, why would he still go out? Alicia frowned in doubt. Before she could say anything, Frederick''s phone rang. Then, he pushed her away and stood up. "Rest early! Don''t wait for me..." With that, he walked to the door with his phone in his hand. Then, he turned around and left. However, Alicia''s heart skipped a beat in that instant. "That phone call... Wasn''t it a woman''s voice?" Chapter 113 Chapter 113 When the engine started, Alicia felt as if there was a stone weighing down on her heart. She ended up heading upstairs with a disarray mind. After taking a shower, she felt uneasy and couldn''t do anything that night. In the end, she held her knees and curled into a ball. Then, she stared at the clock and noticed that she hadn''t done anything until 11 o''clock. "s, what''s wrong with me?" She scratched her hair irritably and then turned off the light. After tossing and turning in bed for a long period of time, she forced herself to shut her eyes. The next day, a ray of warm sunshine shone into the room early in the morning. When she opened her eyes, she wasying on a warm chest. She felt overwhelmingly happy as if she had just won a grand prize. In an instant, Alicia''s whole world seemed to be bright and brilliant. As soon as Frederick''s eyelids moved a little, a soft body pressed against his body. Then, a warmth came over his cheeks and lips. "Hubby, morning¡ª" "Morning!" Frederick stretched his body and tightened his arm. He habitually rubbed her small earlobe as his response. Staying in his embrace, the two of them quietly enjoyed the intimacy in the serene morning. When Frederick opened his eyes, he noticed that Alicia seemed to be in a particrly high spirit. She blinked with her big round eyes a few times while staring at him. "Why are you so excited?" He narrowed his eyes slightly and felt her body next to his. He was in a good mood too. She propped up her arm and rested on his muscr body. With her chin pressing against his firm chest, she spoke to him sweetly. "I have fully recovered. Hubby, look at me, I''m feeling amazing! Can I go to work today?" Taking a nce at her, Frederick raised his hand to pinch her rosy cheeks. "You are nning to earn more money, aren''t you? No wonder you are being so sweet early in the morning." In this woman''s eyes, money was everything! "If I don''t work, I will feel bored. If I work hard, then I won''t need to trouble you anymore. Although I don''t earn much, you won''t have to work so hard if we both have an ie! Hubby, I''ve been resting for about half a month and it''s really boring to stay at home! I''ve fully recovered now!" When she thought about her visit to the hospital the day before, Alicia instantly felt more stressed. She just hoped that her father could wake up. At this critical moment, his treatment must not be interrupted. She estimated that it would cost a lot of money for the rest of the treatment. Therefore, she had to work hard. Her father had given her an extravagant life for more than 20 years. At present, there was nothing more important than her father''s life! Besides, her mother could rely on him when her father recovered. It was all her fault that her parents had to leave their hometown and suffer in theirter years. Thinking of this, she felt that she had no right to rest at all. She promised with coquetry, "Hubby, I will take good care of myself. Please let me go to work, okay?" Although he really disliked her greedy look, he had to admit that every word she said could always make him feel good. She seemed to be gifted in being coquettish as she really knew how to please him! It was a great skill to know how to sweet talk. Obviously, she had done a great job! Most of the time, Frederick felt that it was a sin to reject her! "If you keep moving around, then I won''t allow you to go to work!" he scolded her. Wasn''t she aware of the current situation? How dare she rub against him at such a time? "Hubby, can I regard it as you have agreed?" She screamed excitedly and got up while smiling from ear to ear. Alicia blew him two kisses without touching him. "Hubby, you are the best! I''m going to wash up now!" Frederick lifted the corners of his lips slightly and went back to bed. Since he got together with her, his sleep had improved greatly. When he opened his eyes, he realized that Alicia had note out yet, thus he felt a little worried. He put on his nightgown and went straight into the bathroom. When he pushed the door open, he saw that she was facing the mirror, staring at the wounds on her abdomen. Her face was scrunched up. As soon as she looked up and noticed his presence, she turned sideways and covered herself up with her bathrobe. "Get out! Stop staring! Don¡¯t look..." "It''s really ugly!" she thought. Although it wasn''t major surgery, every wound was almost one centimeter long. It was not very obvious, but it looked angry and eye-catching, especially on her fair skin. In the past, she cared about her body a lot. She would get the ck moles on her bodysered off and she would even visit the beauty salon from time to time. But, for the past three years, she stopped caring about her own body and she even used the cheapest cleanser. Fortunately, her skin was not too bad. Unexpectedly, there were three more scars on her abdomen, which made her somewhat sad. Frederick hugged her from behind and lowered his head to ce a kiss on the side of her neck gently. "I have seen every part of your body." "It''s so ugly and scary to look at! Don¡¯t look at this part of me in the future!" Alicia pulled the robe a little tighter and resisted a little. She didn''t realize that she was afraid he would dislike her. "You are mine. How can you be ugly? Even your hair is more beautiful than others!" Frederick obviously softened his voice while hugging her. "The wound is healing. It''ll look fine soon! Didn''t I give you the ointment? As long as you apply it ording to the instructions, your wound will not only recover swiftly, but it will not leave any scars too! Thus, don''t even bother to worry about these! You must remember that your health is the most important thing! Do not eat unhealthy food and avoid doing intense exercises. Do you understand?" He walked in front of her and touched the tip of her nose. Frederick warned, "If you dare to do anything that will stretch your wound, I will tie you to the hospital bed. Do you hear me?" "Okay, I''ll keep it in mind!" Alicia''s voice was a little hoarse as she felt that she was being cared for deeply. This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. "This weekend, I''ll take you to the hospital for a check-up. Carson will give you two more injections. I promise that you will be able to recover within two months! However, you can''t force yourself to work too hard!" "Okay! I will listen to my hubby..." Afterwards, they had breakfast together and went to work respectively. On this day, Alicia was in a good mood. After entering thepany, she went to cancel her leave from work. When she walked into the office, a few of her colleagues gathered together to gossip. "Miss nchard is back! I miss you so much! Here is a bottle of warm milk! It''s new!" "When you weren''t around, the office''s atmosphere was dull and no one sent snacks. Also, the number of people who called in and dropped by got lesser too!" "Alicia, I''ve watered your flowers and cleaned your table every day!" "Thank you!" Looking at her kind colleagues, Alicia chuckled! At this time, out of nowhere, a female voice could be heard. "Why are you back so soon? I heard that you lost a child. Shouldn''t you rest a little longer?" Chapter 114 Chapter 114 It was the secretary of thepany''s general manager¡ª the famous and beautiful Louisa Brock. The way she spoke coquettishly could cause goosebumps all over someone. This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. She was an unmarried beauty. Thus, she was loved by everyone in thepany. However, Alicia surpassed her in all aspects. Not only was she gorgeous and had a nicer figure, but she was also very talented. She was well-known for being friendly and having good connections with everyone. Therefore, the two of them did not like each other. Also, Louisa always had the intention to make Alicia''s life difficult. Fortunately, they weren''t working in the same department in thepany, nor were they each other''s subordinates. At this time, Louisa stepped into the office with eight- centimeter high heels, saying, "This is the company''s report for the month!" Alicia took out a booklet and tossed it on an empty table. It was unconventional for someone to make an appearance, speaking in such a manner. For a moment, there was a moment of silence and it was a little awkward in the office. Alicia was also dazed as she thought, "Who spread such rumors about me?" "Wow, this is new knowledge for me! Can such a surgery leave so many scars on the abdomen?" Alicia retorted. She then raised her hands to lift her shirt. A small part of her lower abdomen was exposed. In order not to create any friction between the shirt and the wound, her wound was still covered with gauze. "Why are there so many people who can''t have children now? Are they blind or stupid? There''s no need to pity such people. They deserve it!" Alicia not only proved her innocence but also sneered at Louisa''sck ofmon sense when she struck back. She took out the proof of diagnosis from her bag. She waved it in her hand and said to Louisa, "The company provides staff benefits, right? Can I im it for my operation fee, Miss Brock?" Louisa showed an ugly face while she reached out her hand to grab it. "I''ll check it out for you!" ncing around, she curled her lips with a look of disgust andined in surprise, "One thousand and nine hundred dors? It''s less than two thousand dors, yet you don''t want to pay it with your own money? It''s so troublesome for me to go to a few departments just to get it signed and approved!" Alicia smiled and without feeling ashamed at all. "I''m poor. With a thousand dors, I could have a few meals with tons of dishes! Thank you for helping me, Miss Brock!" "Humph!" Turning around, the woman stormed on her high heels and left while feeling furious. At this time, Daisy Michaels poked Alicia''s arm and whispered, "Alicia, shouldn''t you be a little more polite?" If she indeed offended Louisa, she might cause Alicia some trouble. Alicia burst outughing. "Don''t worry. Miss Brock is not only beautiful but also kind-hearted. I am pretty sure she won''t get angry, right? It''s just a joke after all!" Alicia purposely shouted thest two sentences as she raised her hand and waved at Louisa. "You won''t deduct my sry, right? Miss Brock? I will be waiting for your good news!" Turning around, Louisa was enraged. She snorted before whirling around and strode away. Behind her, a group of colleagues gave Alicia two big thumbs-up as they praised, "Great job!" With Alicia''s remarks, even if Louisa wanted to cause her trouble behind her back, she would probably be too embarrassed to do it! When the crowd dispersed, Daisy and Miriam approached Alicia with some candies in their hands. "Alicia, you are really fearless! She is cherished by the general manager!" "That''s because she spread rumors about me." After sitting down, Alicia waved her hand in the air and replied, "Don''t worry. She is such a smart person. I am pretty sure she won''t cause any trouble for me!" Perhaps, she might do some petty actions behind her back, but in the end, everything would be settled without being biased. Most of the time, women were not as important as a career and money to men in thepany! Besides, the decisions in thepany were not made by the general manager alone! Plus, she was making money for thepany too. As for whether Louisa had a flirtatious rtionship with the general manager, she was not aware of it. Otherwise, she wouldn''t have done so. The worst case scenario was that she would be forced to leave thepany, wasn''t it? Unlikest time, Alicia had experiences and connections at present. Although she needed this job, she wouldn''t be afraid to resign. "Speaking of this, Alicia, you''ve med the wrong person!" After Daisy finished speaking, Miriam, who was beside her, nodded and started speaking. "That''s right! It''s all Mr. Callum''s fault! He''s the one who likes to flirt with women in nightclubs and insists that we call him by his first name ''Callum''! He told everyone that you behaved coquettishly. Also, he said that you were unwilling to be alone hence you hooked up with him secretly. He also mentioned that you took leave because you lost a child. I heard that you guys texted and you said it yourself..." "Yeah! I don''t know how he got your picture but his disy picture was your photo! Everyone in this building was talking about it yesterday!" "That d*mned hooligan!" Alicia gnashed her teeth angrily and regretted instantly as she had misled him when they were talking. Fortunately, Frederick had witnessed it in the hospital. Otherwise, she would be so dead! "Alicia, you don''t have to be angry! No one will take his words seriously. If it wasn''t that he has a beautiful sister and an ugly brother-inw who runs thepany, he would not be able to be this sessful! But, thank goodness, he has been taken away!" "Huh? He has been taken away?" What did that mean? Miriam made a "cuff" gesture secretly. Alicia was dumbfounded and her eyes widened with doubt. "He was arrested? Why?" Was it because of karma? She didn''t think so! "He hired prostitutes and was suspected of kidnapping an underage girl to take some kind of explicit video. He even shared some disturbing videos... The police went to his office in the morning, thus everyone in the building knows about it now. He even shouted that he was wronged. Not to mention he is a drug addict too. When he was dragged away, he was bawling nonstop. It was extremely shameful!" "Yes! I saw it too. Two days ago, everyone was discussing it! Anyway, we have always known that he is a disgusting man! Didn''t he tell everyone that he would sleep with differentdies every single day? All of us actuallyughed behind his back and joked that he has never seen a woman! Now it seemed that some girl had reported him as it appeared she wasn''t from the nightclub. In short, she was not 18 years old yet, and it was not a voluntary act. If he is convicted, he would be sentenced for at least three years!" "Karma! He is so unlucky as he recorded what he said and there were other pieces of evidence too..." "However, some people say that he may have been wronged. But in fact, he is just not very good at it! He needs to take some medicine all the time. That''s why he hasn''t had any children since he got married." "Anyway, it''s very troublesome. Even his brother-inw can''t bail him out! Maybe he has offended someone!" Listening to their conversation, a trace of suspicion suddenly shed across Alicia''s mind. "Does this have anything to do with him?" Chapter 115 Chapter 115 When Alicia got home this day, her mind was still upied with this matter. When Frederick entered the bedroom, he noticed that Alicia was sitting on the bed with her legs crossed. She was wearing a colorful oversized T-shirt. Her hair was tied casually into a bun with a pink scrunchie that had rabbit ears on it. She was biting a pen in her mouth and there were two sheets of paper in front of her. She nodded her head from time to time, looking cute and funny. Ever since she was around, whenever he got home, everything felt so different to him even if it was silent! Was she counting her expenses again? This was the first thought that came across his mind. Frederick smiled slightly as if he was used to it. He took off his suit and hung it up. Then, he slowly walked towards her. "How much money have you earned?" Alicia was startled when she noticed that he was standing in front of her. She grabbed the paper and hid it behind her. "H-Hubby, you are back!" Why didn''t she hear any sound? Frederick narrowed his eyes, showing that he was a little dissatisfied with her reaction. He thought to himself, "Didn''t she hear me when I was at the door? What is she thinking about? Why is she so absentminded?" Sitting on the bed, Frederick reached out his hand to snatch the piece of paper from behind her. In an instant, Alicia''s face turned extremely red. "Hubby?" "The first time?" Frederick questioned while frowning. What was that? Except for the three words "the first time", the rest were all messy lines and doodles with "X" and "1". Frederick was confused. He looked up and nced at her a few times, yet he was still puzzled. Was she afraid that he would understand what she was writing? Hence, she changed it into a secret code or something? "The first time? What do you mean?" Being stared at by Frederick, Alicia blushed even harder. "Nothing! I was just bored... I was just doodling!" Alicia reached her hand out and wanted to grab the paper, but Frederick held it further away. "Would you like me to hire someone to study it and crack the code then?" Biting her lower lips, Alicia couldn''t help but roll her eyes and thought, "There is no way he could crack it!" "Why are you blushing? Are you having a fever?" Frederick raised his hand, trying to feel the temperature on her forehead. Alicia shook her head and defended, "You must have seen wrongly. It must be today''s weather... It''s super hot..." It waste autumn, and it waste at night. How could she feel hot? "Hubby, I''m going to take a shower!" Just when Alicia was about to stand up, she was pulled by Frederick. "Haven''t you taken a shower yet?" The tips of her hair were still wet! What was going on? Why was she in such a panic? Inadvertently, Frederick caught a glimpse of her reddened earlobe and neck. He suddenly realized that she was shy, wasn''t she? Frederick grabbed her tiny waist with one hand and pulled her into his arms with a smirk. He was attempting to get an answer from her, thus he spoke with a deep yet seductive voice. "The first time? Are you talking about a woman''s first time?" Before he could finish his words, Alicia spoke out of the blue, "Hubby, would you mind it?" As expected, she was thinking about this! In an instant, his serene eyes were filled with delight. "I mean... Well, the guy from the neighboringpany who sent me weird messagesst time was taken away by the police. I heard that he might end up in jail! He''s so old already yet he still likes to get girls in nightclubs. Those kinds of ces are gambling dens meant for young rich men. Moreover, he would always judge women!" After muttering for a while, Alicia subconsciously looked at him and asked, "Hubby, don''t you think he deserves it?" "Yes!" How could he be so calm? Why didn''t he ask why he was taken away? By intuition, Alicia felt that he must be involved in it. But, in fact, this was not the only thing she cared about. She was more concerned about another thing. Noticing that he wasn''t keen on answering her after she had been talking for a long time, she got a little anxious. She couldn''t hold back and deliberately changed to the previous topic. "Hubby, you are a man too! Would you mind... if it isn''t the first time for your wife?" Alicia didn''t know if she was influenced by the discussion earlier but she kept thinking about this for the whole day. Without trying to avoid anything, Frederick replied bluntly, "I do care!" Everyone would want to have a pure wife for sure. However, it would not affect anything. In an instant, the sparkle in Alicia''s eyes dimmed a little. She didn''t know that the focus of this sentence was the word "wife". She thought that, to him, he only cared about whether it was the first time for a woman or not! She had indeed given her first time to him! However, in her memory, she didn''t seem to notice any blood that day. She couldn''t help but wonder whether she had seen it or not. Was it because she was too confused or had she forgotten about it? Or was there no blood at all? "Hubby, in fact, some women do not have... If I told you that it was my first time when I did it with you, would you believe me?" Her mind was a mess when she finished speaking. It seemed like she couldn''t exin it clearly even if she tried. Biting her lips, she felt a little uneasy all of a sudden. As soon as he heard it, he understood what she meant. He raised his hand to pat the back of her head lightly. "It''s alreadyte at night and yet you are discussing this topic with me. Just wait until you have fully recovered before seducing me!" Was she trying to keep him up all night? Of course, he believed her! Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! Not to mention that his eyes were the best evidence. Did she think that all mencked themon sense of knowledge of women''s bodies? "What a fool!" After making fun of her, Frederick got up and headed to the bathroom. Sitting there in a daze, Alicia sighed a deep breath of relief. There was still tugging at her as she felt extremely helpless. Suddenly, she thought that she was very unlucky. But, her mncholy onlysted for about two seconds. After a phone call, she turned on the computer and started working. When Frederick came out of the bathroom and saw that she was full of energy, he went to pack his stuff as well. After tranting a few thousand words and checking them thoroughly, Alicia submitted them. She then walked towards Frederick and took over the work that he was doing, which was to fold the clothes. "Hubby, are you going on a business trip soon?" Why did she feel that he was about to go on another business trip again when he had just returned? She was not a clingy person, but out of the blue, she felt reluctant to be parted with him. It had been a long time since she had felt this way. "Yes, it''s a very important case, so it may take a little longer!" Last time, he came back early because of her. Thus, he had some unfinished work there. Since he was travelling to the neighboring city, he would make a trip there as well. While they were talking, Alicia had already packed everything up for him. As soon as she turned around to face him, Frederick grabbed her waist and uttered, "As usual, be obedient. You are not allowed to rack your brains on making money, understand?" She could sometimes be temperamental and it would get on his nerves. Chapter 116 Chapter 116 Knowing that the "as usual" he mentioned would allow her to live in her mother''s house, Alicia batted her long eyshes and felt a surge of happiness in her. She couldn''t help but grin, enjoying the feeling of being loved. "I did not, did I?" Was she disobedient? He didn''t dare to agree with her, thus he just touched her nose and raised her chin. Frederick lowered his head to give her a lingering kiss. "I like obedient women!" "Alright!" The two figures intertwined as they were like a pair of lovers who didn''t want to let go of each other. Theyy on the bed while cuddling, enjoying each other''s presence, and didn''t fall asleep until midnight. The next day, Alicia got up early on purpose to prepare a scrumptious breakfast for Frederick. After having breakfast, she sent him off at the doorand helped him to fix his coat meticulously. At that moment, she was just like a perfect, loving wife. "Hubby, pleasee back safely. Be careful!" It was just a simple sentence, but it warmed Frederick''s heart. It was amon thing for him to go on a business trip, but it was his first time having someone who cared deeply about him. Although he had always hated women, in reality, there was no one that was more interested and eager to have a family than him! An indelible memory was carved in Frederick''s heart this time. He hooked his muscr arms around her waist, then lowered his head to peck on her lips. Then, he walked out of the door. As soon as Frederick left, Alicia instinctively felt rxed. After work, she headed back to her mother''s house without forgetting to send a message to Frederick to ask about him. Knowing that he had arrived safely and everything had gone smoothly, she demanded him to take care of himself. She even ordered him to always update her about his whereabouts. Then, she quickly ended their call. On the other end of the line, Frederick, who was feeling exhausted, was holding his phone in his hand. His exhaustion seemed to have been dissipated after this phone call. He had been in a daze while gazing at the selfies of Alicia and her mother, as well as the butterfly earring she was wearing. He subconsciously brought his hand to the screen, trying to touch her beautiful face. A week had passed in the blink of an eye. Alicia was free, thus she decided to give Frederick a call to report the current situation of his grandmother. As he was out, they ended the call after exchanging a few words. Even though they were far apart, their hearts were still close together. Putting the phone away, Aliciay down to rest. Whereas for Frederick, he headed towards a jewelry store that was still open. He chose a pair of morous flower earrings with a pear- shaped diamond pendant. The sun was rising, and it was yet another beautiful day. As soon as Alicia entered the office building, she received a call from Miranda. "What? Grandma is ill? Which hospital? I''ll be there right away!" When she visited Mrs. Clements two days before, she was still fine. Knowing that Frederick cared about his grandmother the most, Alicia took a leave from work and went straight to the hospital while trying to contact Frederick. It wasn''t until she had arrived at the hospital that Alicia got to know that Mrs. Clements had diarrhea and vomited profusely. She even fainted when she arrived at the hospital. As Frederick''s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clements, were attending an event, and Frederick''s uncle and his family were abroad for vacation a few days, Miranda didn''t know who to contact. Mrs. Clements didn''t want to let Frederick know about it, therefore Miranda ended up contacting Alicia and Hallie. "Why did she get a stomach ache all of a sudden? I thought she was fine?" Alicia waited anxiously for the results of the checkup as she was worried sick about Mrs. Clements. She treated her nicely and was very kind to her, thus Alicia was fond of her. As they were waiting anxiously, the door of the emergency room opened and a doctor came out. "There is a tumor in the patient''s stomach. It is unknown whether it is harmful or not, but it seems like it already has signs of bursting. Thus, we must remove it immediately. Moreover, the patient is old and she has the symptoms of gastroenteritis. We can''t dy the operation any further. Otherwise, it would be life-threatening. Who is her family member here? Please make a decision right now! However, the surgery may be risky and a little dangerous!" Alicia and Miranda looked at each other and were dumbfounded. How could they make such an important decision? Picking up the phone, Miranda made call after call, but she couldn''t reach anyone. Alicia also made a phone call to Frederick but his phone was turned off. At this time, one of the nurses shouted hurriedly, "Doctor, the patient''s pulse is slowing down-" "Start the emergency treatment right away. Right now!" In a hurry, Alicia grabbed the contract and spoke, "I''ll sign it! Doctor, just do the operation! Please, please save my grandma!" "Miss nchard?" Looking up, Miranda was feeling distressed. This matter was a very serious one! "Miranda, we can''t consider too much! Grandma''s life is more important! I''ll take responsibility!" While they were talking, Carson was leading a group of professionals over. When he acknowledged what was happening, he nodded at Alicia to greet her. "Doctor Vives¡ª" When Alicia saw him, it was as if a hero had arrived. She grabbed his sleeve tightly and her eyes turned red as tears were trying to escape from her eyes. "Please save my grandmother! You must treat her!" "Don''t worry! I''ll try my best!" Pushing her aside, Carson asked as he walked in, "What''s going on?" Right after, the sounding from the closing of the operating theatre''s heavy doors could be heard. The scarlet light of the emergency operating theatre was turned on. An hourter, the door of the operating theatre finally opened. Alicia rushed forward in no time without saying anything and her heart stopped for a split second. She parted her lips nervously but no words coulde out of her mouth. Miranda then took the initiative to speak. "Doctor, how is Mrs. Clements?" Carson signaled the nurse to push the patient into the ward. Then, he took off his mask and exined it to them. "The operation went well and it was sessful! Fortunately, the tumor was benign and it did not spread! Luckily, the patient''s health is in a good state. The wound is not too big, hence you can rest assured! The patient will wake up eventually after a while. You can visit herter, but you can''t stay with her too long as the patient needs to rest!" "Okay! Thank you, Master Vives..." With tears in her eyes, Alicia nodded continuously yet she still could not say anything for a moment. Perhaps, she felt uneasy being in a hospital, or it was because of this experience that made her feel like she had fought a battle. At that moment, she was overjoyed but she felt a little weak. In the end, Miranda had to support her while the two of them went to visit Mrs. Clements. When Mrs. Clements opened her eyes, only Miranda was by her side. Mirandaforted her and exined the situation roughly. Soon, Mrs. Clements closed her eyes out of exhaustion and fell asleep again. Later, Miranda went back home to prepare some things for the hospital stay, and Alicia apanied Mrs. Clements in the hospital the whole time. Miranda got back in the evening and Mrs. Clements had woken up by then. But, there were only the two of them beside the bed. It was only when night fell that Penny and Hallie rushed in on high heels and ran into the ward. "Mom, how are you? I''ve been busy this whole time, I just heard the voice message!"Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org. "Grandma, are you feeling better? I was scared out of my wits..." Laying by the hospital bed, Hallie bawled her eyes out. Chapter 117 Chapter 117 Mrs. Clements''s face was pale. Closing her wrinkled eyes, she did not speak but she looked very sickly. Penny Carter turned around while wiping her tears with the back of her hand. Then, she went to inquire about the situation. When she knew that it was Alicia who signed the operation document, she looked enraged and started scolding her. "How can you make such an important decision on your own? If something bad happens to Grandma, could you bear the responsibility?" "Why didn''t you call us?" "If you couldn''t get through to us, don''t you know how to get someone to find us? Are you a dumb*ss?" As soon as Carson walked in, he saw Penny forcing Alicia to a corner. Unexpectedly, Alicia lowered her head and did not say a word. He softly coughed twice in purpose. "Ahem, please don''t make noise in the hospital! The patient needs to rest!" At this time, Mr. Clements had arrived with sweat falling from his forehead. He heard Penny''s usation but he disregarded it. Instead, he rushed to the bed and held his mother''s hand straight away. "Mom, are you feeling better now? I am such an unfilial son!" Shaking her head slowly, Mrs. Clements muttered softly, "It''s all right. It''s so noisy. Can all of you leave? I just need Alicia and Miranda to apany me..." With that, all of them headed out as told. Alicia tucked in the fluffy quilt for Mrs. Clements and carefully adjusted the position of the infusion bottle before sitting beside the bed quietly. At this time, Miranda nodded at Mrs. Clements with a satisfied smile. "Ally, I''m so sorry that they have wronged you. Don''t take it to heart. I know what you have done!" Mrs. Clementsforted Alicia. "Grandma, I don''t feel wronged. In fact, I''m fine! I know, Aunt is just worried about you. It''s important for you to rest well and recover as soon as possible!''1 There was not a trace of displeasure on Alicia''s face. She even put on a smile. At this time, her cell phone lit up suddenly. She said, "It''s Frederick, Grandma, I¡ª" She pointed at the door and was ready to head out. But, as soon as she got up, her hand was grabbed by someone. "Don''t tell him. I''m fine. I don''t want him to worry... If something happens when hees back in a hurry... Ahem..." Text content ? N?velDrama.Org. "Okay, okay! Grandma, don''t worry, I won''t tell him!" Afterforting Mrs. Clements, Alicia walked to the side with her phone and greeted, "Hubby!" "What''s the matter? Why did you call me?" There were countless missed calls on his phone. At this moment, Frederick sounded anxious and dissatisfied. Alicia could sense it but her eyes subconsciously swept over the bed beside her. She could only make up an excuse instead. "Nothing! I got scolded by my boss and I was feeling a little... upset!" Hearing that she had called him so many times just because of this, Frederick was annoyed. He saw tons of missed calls from her when he turned on the phone. Hence, he had toe out with an excuse to get away momentarily from his customers in order to call her back. "Next time, do not call me so many times for a matter like this! If you don''t want to listen to his scolding, just cover your ears!" "Okay!" Although she felt very wronged and unhappy in her heart, Alicia chose to endure it. At this time, the sound of wheels could be heard. The door of the ward was opened, as a nurse with a medical cart entered. Holding her phone in her hand, Alicia walked to a corner. Just as she was about to hang up, a confused voice came from the other end, "Where are you? What is that noise?" "Oh, my friend is ill. I''m in the hospital visiting her! The nurse is here to change the IV drip for her. All right, Hubby, I won''t bother you anymore. Go back to work and I will end the call now!" After hanging up the phone, Alicia gathered herself and returned to the side of the bed. She had been thinking about the days when Frederick took care of her when she had appendicitis previously. She still remembered promising him that when he was busy, she would take good care of his grandmother for him. She also remembered him telling her that this business trip was very important. Therefore, she could not tell him about what had happened to Mrs. Clements as she did not want it to affect his work. She just wished that Mrs. Clements would get well soon. Alicia negotiated and made an arrangement with her superior at thepany. Every day, she would head to thepany to clock in first before taking her work to the hospital. If it was really something crucial, she would go to thepany to deal with it. For the next few days, Alicia would go back and forth between thepany and the hospital daily. She would even sleep and finish all of her work in the hospital. However, she felt hope when she noticed that Mrs. Clements was getting better day by day. Her complexion had gotten ruddy and she could even get out of bed. Alicia somehow had a sense of aplishment. While taking care of Mrs. Clements, she secretly prayed that her father could get better as soon as possible, just like Mrs. Clements. One day, Alicia returned to the hospital after heading to thepany. Then, she heard noises coming from the ward. She took a few big steps and rushed over. When Alicia''s hand was about to reach the doorknob, Hallie''s and Penny''s voice suddenly came from the room. "Mom, this is specially cooked by Hallie! We are here to visit you! "Grandma, have some..." She halted her footsteps and suddenly leaned to one side to hide. She thought something had happened, but it turned out that it was just members of the Clements family. As she didn''t want to cause a scene, she thought it''d be best if she stayed out of sight for time being. However, Mrs. Clements could be heard scolding angrily at this moment. "Go away! It''s best if you don''te here to pester me! The porridge you give me every time is just too nd. I don''t want to eat. I don''t have the appetite! I told you I want to eat meat!" "If you bring this to me one more time, don''t bothering anymore!" "Mom, we are just worried about you. You can''t eat greasy food for now as the doctor said. It''s not good for your stomach. Besides, it might be lifethreatening! We''re just concerned about you." "Forcing me to eat this every single day is the same as wanting me to die! I said that I am fully recovered, yet I''m not allowed to get discharged and not allowed to eat whatever I want!" Then, there was another quarrel in the ward. Alicia hesitated for a while as she didn''t know if she should go in. At this time, Miranda''s voice was heard. "Madam, why don''t you two head back first? Every time before and after a meal, Mrs. Clements will lose her temper. As you know, she has always been a food lover, but now she can''t eat whatever she wants... Also, the doctor doesn''t allow her to get angry. Her temper will be gone once there''s no one around!" Hearing this, Alicia turned around and went to the bathroom. When she was back, there was no visitor in the ward anymore. "Grandma-" "Ally, you are back!" Seeing Alicia, Mrs. Clements'' tone was much hospitable. At this time, Miranda was carrying the vegetable porridge which was sent by the nutritionist and it had a faint aroma of meat. "Grandma, you look better today! It''s time to eat! You will feel better once you are full!" As soon as Alicia scooped some porridge out, she heard Mrs. Clements''s aggrieved voice, "I want to eat meat!" "Grandma, the chef added some meat in the porriage today!" No matter how delicious the food was, everyone would feel sick eating the same thing every day. Not to mention, it was a tasteless porridge. After all, Alicia had just been hospitalized, thus she understood very well. Sometimes, she would not have the appetite to eat even if she was starving. Chapter 118 Chapter 118 "How is that the same? Smelling this makes me feel like eating meat even more! Look at this! It''s just grains and tasteless vegetables. How unappetizing!" Mrs. Clements'' tone towards Alicia was obviously much gentler. She even sounded hospitable when she spoke to her. Looking at her, Alicia also felt a little awkward. She nced at Mrs. Clements inadvertently, only to notice that Mrs. Clements appeared really gaunt. It was understandable for her to eat less as she was sick. However, she still looked bloated and pale from all the liquid food she had been eating. In addition, Mrs. Clements was allowed to get out of bed to move around these few days, yet she still couldn''t eat what she liked. Obviously, she would be in a bad mood. Seeing Grandma''s pitiful eyes, Alicia felt for her. If it went on like this, she wouldn''t be able to recover fully. Sitting by the bed, Alicia uttered in a low voice. "Grandma, could you pleasepromise and eat this for today? I''ll speak to the doctorter and make sure that they change the menu tomorrow! Please don''t be angry anymore. You''ll hurt yourself if you keep getting mad! We can only feel at ease when you are well. If Frederickes back and knows that you are in the hospital and that you''ve gotten thinner, he will be devastated! Therefore, for your stomach and for your grandson''s sake, just eat some..." Frederick''s weakness was exactly like his grandmother''s. As soon as Alicia mentioned Frederick, Mrs. Clements gave in. Alicia then scooped a little of the food and fed her. Even though Alicia had been nagging at her, Mrs. Clements only finished half a bowl of it. Seeing this, Alicia was also a little upset. She had no choice but to go to the infirmary to ask about Mrs. Clements'' conditions in detail. "She can''t eat meat and greasy food, right?" N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material. "It''s better not to eat those at the moment. It''s okay to drink chicken soup or something like that. After all, the patient is old and has just recovered slightly. No matter how healthy she was, her body is not as strong as youngsters''. Meat and greasy food can''t be digested easily, which will increase the burden on the patient''s organs. The patient just had surgery on her stomach, thus it''s better to eat healthy foods like vegetables, beans, mushrooms, and so on. It''s more conducive to recovery. In addition, the patient has to do some exercise. She still has to eat on time, otherwise, it will cause huge damage to her stomach." "I will take note of it. Thank you, doctor!" Feeling a little mncholic, she got up and asked again when she suddenly thought of something, "Doctor, when can my grandmother be discharged from the hospital?" "In fact, she can leave the hospital now! However, the patient''s family wants the patient to stay in the hospital a little longer. After all, we are well-equipped. As long as she takes the medicine on time, pays attention to her diet, and rests more, everything should be fine! By the way, we will arrange for the patient to have an injection to promote the patient''s cell growth to heal her wounds. Therefore, the patient will have to stay here for about half a month! There will be some side effects if the patient doesn''t eat well. All of you have to apany her more and keep her happy. This will help her to recover faster." "Okay, I understand. Thank you, doctor!" When she returned to the ward, she heard Mrs. Clements'' cheerful voiceing from the inside. She saw her holding Miranda''s hand while looking very eager. "Ally said that the food would definitely be changed by tomorrow! Do you think I''ll be able to have meat tomorrow? I have been eating only vegetables for so long. I don''t know why but I have been craving for beef, chicken, and pork recently!" "Mrs. Clements, you are so stubborn! The more they don''t allow you to have it, the more you think about it! You have to remember that your health is more important! The whole family is concerned about you!" "Stop mentioning this to me! My granddaughter-inw is the best. All of them just want me to eat, but the food they sent is always in porridge, even without vegetables in it! I feel angry when I talk about it!" With a smile, Miranda turned around and poured her a ss of warm water. "Mrs. Clements, why did you chase everyone away when they were here? However, I really didn''t expect Miss nchard... to not have even the slightest bit of coquetry even though she is from a respectable family! If it weren''t for her, I wouldn''t know what to do that day. Besides, she wasn''t even fazed when she was being scolded by Penny. I pity her a lot." said Miranda. "Yes! Ally is a sweet girl! Therefore, I won''t be expecting anything from anyone else anymore. I will be waiting for Ally to request for a change of my meal! I have tons of food that I am craving! My ancestor is right. If we aren''t allowed to eat, what is the point of living? I get irritated whenever I think about it!" "Drink some water, Mrs. Clements. To be honest, you have to prioritize your health first! You have to bear it for a while. After you have fully recovered, you will get to eat whatever you want." "Don''t talk nonsense with me. Just let me eat to my heart''s content. When will Ally be back?" Eavesdropping on the conversation between the twodies in the ward, as well as hearing Mrs. Clements'' remarks, Alicia felt sad. She turned around and walked to a corner. How could she let her down when she had trusted her and expected so much from her? With a sigh, Alicia turned her head and inadvertently saw a cleaner who was holding a bottle that was filled with sauce. An idea shed across Alicia''s mind in no time. She whirled around and went back to the ward happily. The next few days, Grandma''s mood was obviously much better. One day, almost everyone in the Clements family was gathered together and they chatted in the ward for a while. In the blink of an eye, it was time for lunch. One of the aunts of the Clements family had prepared porridge for Mrs. Clements. "Mom, we weren''t aware when you were sick as we were busy at that moment. We feel terribly sorry as we didn''t arrive on time. Today, I have cooked some porridge for you. The doctor told me that you can eat it. Hence, please give me a chance to show my filial piety!" Smiling, Mrs. Clements was obviously in a good mood. "I know you all care about me. I am fine and I will be discharged soon. You don''t have to worry about me!" After having two mouthfuls of porridge, Mrs. Clements ced the bowl down. "I''m not very hungry now. I''ll eat itter when I''m hungry! You can leave if you are busy! You don''t have to visit me every day." After getting rid of everyone, Alicia took out a vacuum sk and said, "Grandma, I have prepared some fresh shrimp and pork ribs stew today!" "It smells so good! I knew you would prepare some pork ribs for me. I didn''t even dare to eat too much just now as I was waiting for this!" When Hallie arrived at the door of the ward, she heard their conversation. When she stuck her head into the room, she noticed that Miranda was not around. At this time, there was a bowl on the table, but Mrs. Clements was holding another bowl which had arge pile of meat in it. Did Alicia secretly let Grandma have meat? Chapter 119 Chapter 119 Was this b*tch trying to get Grandma killed? Subconsciously, Hallie ced her hand on the doorknob as she wanted to push the door open. However, she halted as an evil thought shed across her mind. "No, I shouldn¡¯t act on impulse. If I rush in now, Grandma might defend this b*tch and scold me instead." "This is a huge opportunity for me to go against her!" She murmured to herself before craning her neck to have a look again. "It smells so good! It''s extremely delicious! Ally, you''re the best!" "Look at me. I''m having meat but my body is still perfectly fine! Who said eating meat will harm my body? Besides, I am feeling way better nowadays! They don''t even trust me when I tell them. If I feel ill after eating meat, I''ll just stop eating meat then!" "Grandma, everyone is just worried about your health! As for me, I havemitted a big crime! You have to keep it a secret! Please tell me if you are feeling unwell..." "I got it! I won¡¯t expose you. I feel so much better recently and my stomach feels fine too. My mood has improved a lot as well! Ally, next time, could you bring a bigger piece of meat for me? You could bring me two pieces of drumstick too! I''ll feel much better if I''m able to eat more meat!" "Grandma, when you are discharged from the hospital, you can even have ten pieces of drumsticks! But for now, there are a bunch of bodyguards outside. If they found out, you can''t even have this piece of meat! Next time, I will prepare a little bit more for you!" "Alright, alright! You do remember that!" Hearing their conversation, Hallie slowly took a few steps back and turned around to leave. She didn''t even retrieve the key that she identally left in the ward before. Hallie returned home in a hurry. Once she was home, she pulled her mother into her room and told her everything. "Are you serious?" "Yes! I saw it with my own eyes and heard it with my own ears. She even got rid of Miranda! I am pretty sure she has been doing this for a day or two." Hallie lowered her voice as a trace of viciousness shed in her eyes. She had lost her cat Baby due to this b*tch. She wouldn''t let her get into the Clements family so easily! "No wonder Grandma''s temper is getting better recently. This woman is really good at pretending to be a good person! Mom, I really despise her! She even looks like a seductress, which is really annoying!" Penny''s eyes darkened while she was touching the diamond ring on her finger. She turned to look at Hallie. "I know that you don''t like her, but we have to discuss this matter carefully. We can''t act rashly! Your grandmother is our main priority, understand?" Hallie was still young. She didn''t know how to stay calm and even dared to say everything out loud. However, this was indeed a good opportunity! Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org. With an appearance like hers, it was obvious that she was not a "good wife1'' material. However, Grandma was very fond of her still. Besides, any ordinary man would fall for her. It was only a matter of time before she gave birth to a child for the Clements family. What would their family do in the future if she managed to seize a ce in the Clements family? The burden of her own family had already been hard for Alicia. However, ever since Grandma''s surgery, Alicia had been super busy for the past two weeks. She could only sleep for a few hours per day. But, as long as her family was getting better, she would feel ted and she wouldn''t mind feeling tired at all. However, as she was exhausted every day, she couldn''t remember the dates and she didn''t have the time to contact Frederick either. She didn''t even notice that they hadn''t contacted each other for quite some time while Grandma was sick. One particr day, it was time for Mrs. Clements to get a body check- up. As it was a full- body examination, she couldn''t have breakfast. However, Alicia had already prepared some stew with some meatballs for her. Although Mrs. Clements couldn''t hold it with her hands, being spoon-fed made her happy still as the food was to her liking. Alicia arrived at the hospital early in the morning. She and Miranda both helped Mrs. Clements up to have a body check-up. The whole morning went by just like that. At noon, Mrs. Clements sent Miranda off to have lunch. When Alicia and Mrs. Clements returned to the ward, both of them smiled at each other. "Grandma, wait a minute. I''ll warm up some stew for you. Today, I have prepared some beef stew with potato. I have added some ravioli for you too. Grandma, the doctor said that you''ve fully recovered and if there''s nothing serious, you can be discharged from the hospital in the afternoon. Don''t worry, you can have lots of meat in the future." As Alicia was speaking, she was setting everything up on the small dining table. She took out a lunch box on the other side and showed her ravioli of different colors. "Grandma, the purple one is made from sweet potato, the yellow one is made from pumpkin, whereas the green one is made from spinach. I have added some meat to it! But, you can only have two of them! It''ll be difficult for you to digest if you have too much! Grandma, you can¡¯t eat it behind my back!" "Ally, you are really good at cooking! I''ll eat a pumpkin one then. I don''t crave meat as much anymore. Maybe it is because I have been staying in the hospital for too long. It felt like I was in jail here, thus it made me crave fish or meat!" As Mrs. Clements mumbled, Alicia couldn''t helpughing. "It''s good that you don''t want to eat meat anymore." In fact, she still agreed with what the doctor had said. After all, everyone had to follow the rules. When they reached a certain age, it was better for them to control their diet. Alicia poured a bowl of stew for Mrs. Clements before preparing a cup of warm water as well. Afterwards, she peeled an apple for her. Seeing that Mrs. Clements was enjoying the meal, she cut the apple into small pieces and ced them into a box next to her with toothpicks on it. She had never measured the ingredients whenever she was cooking, thus the final consistency of the stew would always turn out differently. It would either be too watery or too thick at times. Grandma had to eat light food, thus she would prepare a few side dishes for her. Moreover, she made sure Mrs. Clements would eat at least two dishes. Otherwise, she would not allow her to have meat. The main purpose was to make sure her diet was bnced. It was said that old people had the same temperament as a child, and Alicia felt it too. But, most of the time, they got along with each other pretty well. After Alicia washed her hands in the bathroom, she heard Mrs. Clements coughing violently. She took a few big steps over, wanting to help ease her difort by patting her back. "Grandma, how are you feeling?" Just as she was about to pour her a ss of water, the door of the ward was mmed open with a loud bang out of the blue. The next second, the whole Clements family rushed in. Hallie then scurried to the bedside and pushed Alicia away. "Grandma?" "What did you feed Grandma?" As she was speaking, she knocked over everything that was on the table. She even snatched the bowl of stew from her grandmother''s hands. "Why do I smell beef? Didn''t you know that Grandma has just recovered from a serious illness and the doctor has told us not to let her eat meat?" Chapter 120 Chapter 120 While helping Grandma to calm down, Hallie looked like she about to break down in tears. "Are you nning to kill Grandma? An outsider is an outsider after all. Grandma loves you so much and she treats you so well! Please call the doctor quickly..." The atmosphere of the scene became tensed as she was shouting. At this time, everyone in the Clements family was standing by the door, blocking it. All of them red at Alicia with death stares. Alicia was pushed, thus she tried to stabilize herself as she shook her head. She wanted to exin, but out of the blue, her gaze met a pair of icy-cold blue eyes. Her heart skipped a beat as a trace of inexplicable surprise shed across her face. Frederick? When did hee back from the business trip? Penny spoke and she chided Alicia once again. "How can you let Mrs. Clements eat that kind of food? Even if you are trying to show filial piety, you can''t just do whatever you want. You might ruin her health! This is a life-and-death matter. She just had an operation on her stomach!" "This is ridiculous! The whole ward smells like meat! How much meat did you feed her and how greasy was the meat?" "Oh, why isn''t Miranda here? How can you make the decision on your own?" "How many days have you been feeding it to Grandma? We were all preparing to get her discharged from the hospital! Look at what you have done!" "You are so inhumane! How can you do this to Grandma?" "Grandma is not feeling well. Someone, please call a doctor!" Hallie and Penny were both reproaching Alicia in unison. Although Mr. Clements and the rest of the Clements family were silent the whole time, their expressions were obviously displeased as well. They seemed extremely crossed at Alicia! In an instant, it seemed that Alicia had be the target of criticism. For a long time, she was unable to defend herself. For the first time in forever, Frederick didn¡¯t say anything to defend her. Alicia could feel that he was upset and was ming her for whatever was happening. For a moment, she was being isted and she felt helpless. At this time, Mrs. Clements was still coughing nonstop. She waved her hand but she couldn''t say anything. As all of them were heading into the ward one after another, Alicia was forced out of the ward. She wanted to exin to Frederick when he walked past her, but he just gave her a cold shoulder. She felt wronged, yet she was extremely helpless. At this time, the doctor was being called over to the ward. When Miranda heard the noisesing from the ward, she ran back in a hurry. "Mrs. Clements, what''s wrong?" As soon as Miranda spoke, Hallie stood up in an instant and spoke coldly. "Miranda, where the hell have you been? How could you leave your job without serving Grandma during her mealtime? This b*tch has been serving meat to Grandma every day and she''s about to kill Grandma by doing so. Did you know that?" "Miss-" Just as she was about to say something, Mrs. Clements stopped coughing and roared angrily in an instant, "Are you cursing me? What kind of attitude was that? How dare you talk to your sister-inw like that?" N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. "Mom, Halley is just concerned about you. Why do you always protect an outsider? You should know who is really the one treating you well. You have to think about it carefully! Don''t judge the book by its cover!" As Penny spoke, it was obvious that she was carrying criticisms in her words. She even nced around and squinted at Alicia! Mrs. Clements was extremely unhappy and she hit the bed forcefully. "What are you guys doing? Who do you think you are? It was me who demanded meat for my meals. What does it have to do with Ally? All of you get out of the way. Alicia,e here!" She gestured for Alicia toe over. When Alicia got close to the bed, she pulled her to sit on the bed. Mrs. Clements was holding her hand all the time while she pointed her index finger at each and everyone in the ward as she voiced with anger. "Do you think that I don''t know who are the ones who really care about me and who do not? I have stayed here for so long but none of you, not even my biological children, have taken care of me every single day. None of you have cleaned my excretes on my behalf or turned me over to clean my body. Have you ever asked me whether I feel pain or bored? Have any of you talked to me in the middle of the night?" Mrs. Clements was extremely furious that her tone was harsh. "Ally was the one who did all of that for me! Don''t tell me that you are busy. Ally has to work too, yet she has been doing all her work here! I know that all of you are rich, but so am I. Hiring help for me does not make any difference. Just because she sends food, doesn''t mean she''s truly concerned about your health, does it?" "Ever since I was admitted into the hospital, Alicia was the only one who has been taking care of me. She even signed the papers for me to have an operation. If I have ced my trust in you, I would have been dead already! I was the one who wanted to eat meat. Therefore, if anything happens, I am the one to me. No one is allowed to reprimand Ally!" Hallie didn''t expect Mrs. Clements to be so protective of Alicia. Hence, Hallie gritted her teeth and retorted, "Grandma, you must have been brainwashed by her! She is here to hurt you!" "You, shut up! You are my granddaughter and yet you have never even peeled an apple for me. Whenever you are here, you would go on your phone in less than two minutes! Do you think I''m blind? You didn''t even do anything but you still want to pick on her. If anyone of you is going to me Ally, you have to clean my excretes for a month first. Then, only you can have the right to say anything. Otherwise, just shut your mouth!" "Grandma, don''t be angry. It will hurt you..." Feeling consoled that Mrs. Clements was defending her, Alicia kept patting Mrs. Clements'' back. However, she still couldn''t help but interrupt. At this time, Miranda couldn''t bear to see what was happening. Hence, she chipped in with her remarks. "Sir, Madam, you have misunderstood this! Mrs. Clements didn''t eat meat. She only consumed different kinds of mushrooms. Miss nchard noticed that Mrs. Clements was in a bad mood and didn''t want to eat anything but meat. Therefore, she was afraid that it would affect her recovery. She was also afraid that Mrs. Clements would be suspicious of it. Thus, she purposely told me to leave the room in order to deceive her. She used mushrooms and disguised them as meat. She even used meat broth to replicate the vor of the meat. In fact, her n was to let Mrs. Clements have more vegetables. That was why she came up with this idea." "If you don''t believe it, you can have a closer look at the food. It''s all made with mushrooms. We have already asked for the doctor''s permission. He told us that Mrs. Clements can have some light broth. Miss nchard made many attempts and I have tested them numerous times. We only brought it over for Mrs. Clements after making sure it was perfect!" After Miranda finished speaking, everyone''s face turned red as they were embarrassed by their actions. Mrs. Clements was deeply touched as she held Alicia''s hand. "I didn''t even know that it wasn''t meat! I am so sorry, Ally, for troubling you like this!" At this moment, Frederick''s gaze had changed dramatically when he looked at Alicia. At this time, the attending physician also flipped through the medical report and spoke. "Yes, in terms of diet, Miss nchard did ask me about it specifically! I think it''s just a misunderstanding! The patient''s medical report hase out and she has recovered in all aspects. Everything looks good! She can go through the discharge formalities now! In the future, she still has to pay attention to her diet. It still needs to be light and bnced. Of course, she can finally have some meat!" Chapter 121 Chapter 121 "Grandma..." Walking to the bed, Frederick held Mrs. Clements'' wrinkled hand and muttered in a trembling voice, "Why didn''t you inform me that you were sick?" If anything happened to her, he would never feel at ease for the rest of his life! "It''s not like I am going to die soon anyway. If you came back in a hurry and got yourself into an ident, what would I do then? I know that you are filial, but isn''t Alicia here with me?" She then continued with a much softer tone, "She said that you were on a business trip. Hence, I didn''t allow her to inform you!" "Grandma, don''t say such ominous things in the future! You will definitely live a long life!" Frederick was brought up by his grandmother since he was a child. Therefore, she was extremely important to him. Seeing that he was a little upset, Mrs. Clementsughed. "Alright, let''s stop talking about this! Let''s leave the hospital and head home. What is everyone doing here? Aren''t you going to help me prepare the discharge formalities?" The two of them were enjoying each other''spany. On the other end, Hallie was gritting her teeth as her expression turned livid. After getting discharged from the hospital, all of them had an early family dinner together as they wanted to let Mrs. Clements have an early rest. After the meal, everyone headed back home. Back at Landrum Garden, Alicia and Frederick entered their house one after another. After Alicia closed the door, her back was instantly pressed against the door the moment she turned around. "Hubby?" N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. As soon as she spoke, her slightly-parted lips werepletely devoured by Frederick. The passionate kiss was like a volcano that had just erupted out of the blue. It drowned her instantly... She didn''t even have a chance to speak for quite a while. Their breathing sounds got louder and were intertwined with each other''s in the quiet room. In an instant, their pounding heartbeats resonated in the room. "What''s wrong with him? Why is he being so desirous? He is usually calm and indifferent!" While thoughts were exploding in her mind, Frederick lowered his head to ce a kiss on the tip of her nose and on the rosy lips of hers. All of a sudden, he hugged her waist tightly with force. "Hubby... my lips are about to fall off!" Alicia tilted her head a little, trying to avoid him as her breathing was like a bumpy car ride. She did not notice that at this moment, the way Frederick looked at her waspletely different from the way he used to look at her. He kissed her neck tenderly and spoke with an extremely seductive voice, "I want you!" At the same time, the rough palm of his had begun to trace along her body! Alicia was startled. Then, she hurriedly held the corner of her clothes and shook her head rapidly. "Hubby!" During this period of time, she was as busy as a bee. She had stayed in the hospital for a few days, thus she hadn''t taken a proper bath since then. How eager was he that he didn''t even bother about her hygiene? They hadn''t seen each other for a long time and she was craving for him too. However, subconsciously, she didn''t want to do it. She was afraid that she would leave him a bad impression and ruin his affection towards her. Frederick hadn''t forgotten about her injury, but at this instant, he just couldn''t control his impulse. As he held her tightly, he wished to please her very badly. "I''ll do it gently, and we will stop if you feel ufortable!" Frederick carried her and they kissed all the way to the bathroom. It was as gentle as the spring breeze and yet their desire almost mess the whole bathroom up. Alicia''s whole mind was in a mess when she was being carried out from the bathroom. Frederick lowered his head to ce a gentle kiss on her forehead while he was still hugging her. "Do you feel alright?" She didn''t know if Frederick was asking about her wound or the feeling of them doing it. Thus, she lowered her reddened face into his embrace. "Yes!" Although she was too embarrassed to say anything, she was ted. He was really a good lover as even though he was inevitably domineering; he would still care about her feelings. Frederick stroked her hair gently and uttered, "Don''t stay silent if it''s hurting your wound! I''m feeling a little... out of control!" After all, he had endured it for too long. It was difficult for him to restrain his desire. Moreover, everything that had happened earlier that day was beyond his expectation. Hence, he had lost it completely. At this moment, Frederick''s mood was still surging. It was indescribablyplicated! Only then did he realize that what he said made Alicia blush to the max. He thought, "Oh, my, she is not that innocent anymore." Biting her finger to suppress the emotions in her heart, Alicia tried to change the topic. "Hubby, you did not believe me, did you?" In the past, he wouldn''t allow anyone else to say a word about her. However, in the hospital earlier that day, he didn''t speak for her in front of them! As soon as she calmed herself down, Alicia suddenly realized that they had not been in contact for a long time. Plus, he had been away for the longest period of time on this business trip. Suddenly, she felt a little upset. Hence, she moved her body away instinctively and sat up to get some fresh air. Her emotions could be read easily. He stood up and held her in his arms from the back. "I only believe in the truth!" he told her. At the hospital, although he didn''t protect her, he didn''t me her either. He was indeed upset when he saw what was happening in the hospital. But subconsciously, he tried to endure it. If it were someone else, he might have already exploded in anger. Frederick spoke in a serious tone while ying with her hair. "I can dote on you, spoil you, and indulge you. But sometimes, there are boundaries that you can''t cross." He wouldn''t mind it if she called him when she missed him. However, if she kept calling him because she missed him and it affected his work, he would mind it. If she harmed his grandmother just because she wanted her attention, he definitely couldn''t bear it! However, he did not expect that it was all a misunderstanding. She was a kind woman after all! She didn''t say a word norined after suffering so many grievances. He didn''t call her and yet she still tried her best to take care of his grandmother. The shock alone was not enough to describe Frederick''s state of mind at this moment. For him, nothing was more important than his grandmother. Nothing could move his heart other than his grandmother''s words. He always felt that Alicia was a woman who loved money more than her life, and she would use all kinds of cunning tricks to get her hands on them. He didn''t expect her to be so kindhearted that she would take care of his grandmother for him willingly when he wasn''t around. If his father hadn''t called him to tell him about his grandmother''s illness, Grandma probably would have already been discharged from the hospital when he gets back from his business trip. He wouldn''t have known about it at all. Obviously, someone deliberately wanted him to witness the scene in the hospital earlier that day! However, no one had expected that there would be such a dramatic backfire instead! Chapter 122 Chapter 122 It was obvious that it was Hallie''s n. If they hadn''t caused such a drama, no one would''ve known Alicia''s intention except for Miranda. Obviously, she didn''t do all of this for others to see nor was it for herself. It was other people''s selfishness that contributed to her glory. This was also what touched Frederick the most. This was the first time that the name, Alicia nchard, was deeply engraved in his heart. Noticing that there is a warning in his words, Alicia pouted and said nothing. She did all that just because she cared about Gramma instead of wanting for his appreciation. However, being thought of as a vicious woman still made her feel a little upset. Frederick brushed his finger across her plump lips and couldn''t help kissing her gently. "In the future, no matter how busy I am, I will never ignore my beloved wife! Ally¡ª" It was as if he was making her a promise. After hearing what he said, Alicia raised the corners of her lips slightly. "Hmm?" "Thank you!" It was rare for her to hear such words from him. Alicia knew that he said all these because of his grandmother. Thus, she just grinned. ''That''s what I should do!" At this moment, Alicia didn''t feel that there was a need for her to be thanked! Frederick held her face and kissed her lips again. That night, the two lovers cuddled under the fluffy duvet and spent a crazy night. As for Alicia''s delicate lips... Sure enough, a tragedy happened the next day. After washing up, Alicia wanted to cry as soon as she saw herself in the mirror. Her lips were so red and plump as if she just had a lip injection. She couldn''t even cover it up withyers of lipstick. "Why did he suck on my lips like that? It''s going to be embarrassing to be seen like this!" She pursed her lip and sighed. She then looked down and rolled her eyes as she took out a concealer and applied it on her neck. Fortunately, her clothes could cover it. Otherwise, even ten bottles of concealer would not be enough for her to hide it! As for the hickeys that were out of sight, they all looked way horrible! Alicia was in a daze for a long time. She didn''t know what happened to him the night before. It was as if he was sucking her like a lollipop, leaving his trace all over her body. "Was he deprived for too long? Since he couldn''t eat it, he sucked on it instead?" Realizing that she had been applying concealer for about half an hour, Alicia scurried out of the house with her purse in no time. She was in a good mood and everything she did was efficient. Her work nned for the day had beenpleted by mid-afternoon. She got up and stretchedzily. Then, she made herself a cup of hot coffee and took out two small packets of biscuits. As soon as Alicia sat down, two pairs of huge round eyes fixed their gazes on her. Alicia blinked her eyes a few times, the biscuits still in her mouth. She offered her biscuits to Daisy and Miriam. "What are you two doing? If you want some biscuits, you can help yourself-" "Alicia, I just realized that your lips look so sexy! The lip makeup is amazing too! You can be a lipstick model! Hey, what brand are you using for your lipstick?" Daisy nodded and spoke too. "It looks plump and so pretty! I have been wanting to ask you since this morning. Why does my lipstick always make my lips dry? I''ve exfoliated the dead skin and applied a lip mask on it. I don''t get why it still doesn''t look as good as yours. Is it because my lipstick is too cheap? It can''t be! It costs more than 50 dors!" Miriam squinted at her and teased her, "Maybe you bought a fake product!" "Screw you! It took me a lot of effort to get my friend to help me buy it from a tax-free store. I have only used a little as my lips are too dry!" It couldst for five years, and if she really did buy a fake lipstick with 50 dors, she would be devastated! Pursing her lips, Alicia couldn''t help but be amused by them. The lipstick she used was given to her by Frederick in the past! At the thought of it, she felt a trace of warmth and joy in her heart. "Alicia, why don''t you tell us? What brand and shade is it? How do you normally apply it? Did you get lip fillers?" ''''No! It''s just... an ordinary lipstick. It is about the same price as yours, around 50 dors. I am using Dior''s lipstick, the shade is 877. It has a slight berry tone to it and I find it suitable for me. Before applying it, I would apply some foundation. Then, spread it with a lip brush and remove the excess lipstick with a tissue. Repeat a few times to apply a fewyers. That''s it!" As she exined, Alicia felt bad as it was Frederick''s kiss that made her lips look so plump! "I didn''t know that there are so many tricks when ites to applying lipstick! Well, it turns out that I didn''t know how to..." they muttered with a look of worship on their faces. However, Alicia''s face turned red with embarrassment when they kept staring at her. "Alright, stop looking! Just go back home and practice in front of the mirror!" After getting rid of them, Alicia heard someone eximing when she picked up her cup of coffee. "Wow, what a piece of huge news! The new film which Hannah starred in is about to be released! She is in Casterwich City to promote it. Hey, look! She actually has a scandal with Master Frederick?" As Alicia stirred the coffee, the smile on her face froze instantly and many thoughts were forming in her mind. "Master Frederick? Is that Frederick Clements? Who is Hannah?" As soon as she started specting, Daisy''s voice could be heard from the other side of the room. "It''s true! There are photos. They went to a high-end hotel, ate, shopped, and even went on yacht trips togetherst week. Were they on a vacation together? I envy her so much! Didn''t you say that he wouldn''t get close to women and hated women in the entertainment industry? Why does he seem so intimate with her?" "How is that the same? I heard that Hannah is from a rich background. All of her family members are abroad and she became the leading role of a TV show at the age of 16. She is not only gorgeous but young. Tell me, as a man, who wouldn''t like her? Now, she is only in her early twenties but she looks quite mature! By the way, her first film was sponsored byChampionus Media. At that time, there were rumors about her and Master Clements too! I thought it would be MasterCcontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org. Trevor, but it turned out that she was with Master Frederick! She now manages her own fashion brand. Look, Master Clements is hugging her and holding her bag for her too! They were in the hotel for three days and three nights! Wow..." After hearing the gossip between the twodies, Alicia felt upset and thought to herself, "Wasn''t he on a business tripst week?" She did not disturb him for half a month as he told her that his work was important. She took care of his grandmother without anyints either. However, he was having a vacation with another woman. Looking at those photos on herputer, Alicia felt that she was about to go insane. At this moment, the screen of her phone lit up... Chapter 123 Chapter 123 "Victoria?" "Alicia, there is a huge event for fashion designers this evening and I have two invitation cards. Let''s go and have a look! I heard that there will be some important people and big stars there to support the show! Everything there will be trendy and up to date. It''s good as we can have an idea of the trend for next year!" "Vicki, I think I''ve already be estranged from this industry. It''s not suitable for me at all!" Alicia was a little reluctant. In the past few years, it would even be a luxury for her to have days like these. Moreover, with her current situation, she would only make a fool of herself if she went to such ces. "Why not? Although you are not a designer now, you shouldn''t waste your knowledge either! Even if you don''t design clothes anymore, don''t tell me that you don''t buy or wear them anymore? If you don''t want to socialize with any of them, you can just eat, drink and have fun! I will be by your side! Besides, if we don''t talk to them in this kind of high-end event, I''m afraid no one will talk to people like us. It''s good to widen your horizon! I''ve used many of my connections to get these two invitations. Ally, could you apany me? Are you free tonight? I will let you go back home by 10 o''clock, alright?" Victoria muttered as Alicia''s gaze was fixed on the screen. She felt as if a sharp knife had stabbed her heart all of a sudden. She initially nned to cook for him and have a good time with him. She thenposed herself and replied in an instant. "Okay, let''s go have fun!" Alicia put the phone away after agreeing on the time and ce to meet. That''s right! Why did she have to be home early just because he was back? Her morning was ruined, and everything appeared dull to her all of a sudden. Alicia closed the webpage on her screen as she wanted to head out to get some fresh air. At this time, in the office ofSoaver International, Frederick had just finished dealing with all the documents when the phone on the table rang. "Mr. Frederick, Miss Hannah is here to see you. She ims that she''s your friend and that she wants to meet you!" "Alright, bring her in in five minutes!" Frederick ended the call and cleaned up his desk. He picked up the briefcase to take a few documents out, then shoved them into the drawer. As he was tidying up the mess, a red brocade box fell out without him noticing. At this time, there was a knock on the door. Thus, Frederick got up and pushed the scattered objects aside. "Come on in..." "Frederick, I didn''t disturb you, did I?" Walking slowly into the room, Hannah Sharman gave him a warm hug. "Not at all!" Frederick looked formal with his emotionless attitude. He buttoned up his suit then pressed on the phone to speak to his assistant. "Bring me two cups of coffee!¡± "Why are you here?" Just as he was about to signal her to take a seat, he saw Hannah taking out an invitation card from her purse. "It''s because of this!" "Frederick, tonight''s fashion design party is actually a fashion social meet- up. Many famous and sessful people are invited too. I''m one of the main guests! Can you be there and show me some support?" This event, to put it bluntly, was for her to find someone that could sponsor her in the future! Seeing the invitation, Frederick understood. "Okay, no problem!" He had known Hannah for a long time. He admired this hot yet hardworkingdy and had always treated her as his sister! He didn''t expect to meet her on the ne during his business trip. They happened to be in the same city, thus they took the chance to hang out with each other. At this time, the secretary brought in two cups of coffee and Frederick went to pick them up. "By the way, Frederick, what do you mean by giving me a surprise?" Putting the coffee aside, Frederick spoke, "Didn''t you say your birthday is around the corner?" Recalling the past, whenever she came back, she would always say that she wanted a snowy-white horse. However, as she was always out and about and she didn''t know how to choose a horse properly, she would always feel like something was missing every time she went on a horse-ride. Coincidentally, the owner of a stable called Frederick, wanting him to try riding the new batch of horses. He asked the owner and found out that there was a pure white horse in the new batch. Therefore, he bought it as her birthday present! They had known each other for so many years, but it seemed like they didn''t have much contact with each other, let alone celebrating their birthdays together. Just as he was thinking about how to tell Hannah about the horse, as soon as he turned around, he noticed that she had already grabbed a red brocade box excitedly. "Is this the surprise you were going to give me?" She had already opened the box while shrieking, "Wow, it''s so beautiful! I like it so much!" Before Frederick came to his senses, she had already taken the earrings out and even wore them! He was flustered for a moment before Frederick realized that it was a gift he bought for Alicia. He had totally forgotten about it as he came back in a hurry and was upied with his grandmother''s illness. N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. However, the pair of pear-shaped diamond earrings were already dangling on Hannah''s ears. "Thank you, Frederick! I love this birthday present a lot! If only I could celebrate my birthday in Casterwich City every year! This year is definitely my happiest!" Hannah was touching the sparkling earrings as she spoke excitedly. He forced a smile, but he didn''t say anything else other than, "Let''s drink the coffee!" Since she had worn the earrings, he thought that he shouldn''t give them to Alicia as it had already been used. Since Hannah liked them, he would just give them to her then. As it was going to be a high- end event, Alicia purposely went home to get changed after work. She didn''t want to be too ostentatious, thus she chose a ck bodycon dress with a tube top. She paired it with a thin tinum belt that outlined her slender waist perfectly. It was simple, magnanimous but not out of the ce. She tied half of her hair to one side and wore a pair of mismatched butterfly earrings. Alicia was satisfied with her look. Then, she took a ck clutch that was decorated with ck diamonds and stepped on a pair of elegant ck high heels. With that, she finally headed out. On this day, Victoria chose a white halter neck dress and a pair of exaggerated ck earrings. Standing together, they both had their own merits, which made them look like a stunning pair of sisters. As soon as they walked in, they caused a sensation that brought on a moment of continuous shlights. Alicia did not try to avoid it as she felt confident with that thick makeup she was wearing. Moreover, there were celebrities everywhere, thus she was not worried about being in the headlines. The event was extremely grand. It was held in a five-star banquet hall. The whole night, she met a lot of designers who she admired and examined their works too. Alicia was over the moon. She felt a little tired halfway through the party. When she was about to leave, the host suddenly announced something on the stage which caught her attention. "Thank you, everyone, foring to today''s fashion event. The following activity is prepared for our beloved friends who enjoy designing. No matter if you are a designer or not, you can participate as long as you are creative." Chapter 124 Chapter 124 People from all directions gathered around the stage slowly. Alicia turned her body around and she noticed that the host was holding a piece of cloth that was in in color. "The game is very simple. We will provide fabrics of the same size, some of which are in colored and some with patterns on them, as well as five models. The contestants are to design clothes using the provided material on the spot. Take note that we will only provide fabrics, scissors, and three brooches. Thread and needles will not be provided. The preparation time will be five minutes and thepetition time is three minutes! Hence, the contestants will need to use their wisdom and creativity to design the perfect outfit for the models in three minutes! Of course, the judges will be all the men present today! We are not biased, but women like to wear nice outfits to make themselves happy and to gain attention, am I right? I believe in the judges today!" The host waved his hand to signal five girls with simr body types to walk onto the stage. There was a burst of apuse and cheers from the watching crowd. Alicia couldn''t help rolling her eyes. "Men are really II Standing beside her, Victoria teased, "Lowly! These men dressed like gentlemen but they acted if he had never seen a woman before. Plus, what is there to scream about with a body like theirs?" Alicia shook her head and looked at Victoria with a pair of cunning eyes. "Well, they should invite Miss As to go on the stage and let them know what is the real definition of ady1!" "You are making fun of me, aren''t you?" Turning back, Victoria stretched her hand out and held Alicia. The two began to joke around in a corner. "We should have our beautiful Miss nchard step forward to let them feel a sense of shame!" Crossing her arms, Alicia raised her hand and pointed at the stage. She then spoke, "Shh! Let''s listen to what the host has to say." "Today''s first prize is a famous outfit specially designed by the well-known Mr. Nirva. He has tons of experience and knowledge. The prize is absolutely a valuable collection! There will only be three pieces in total! In addition, all the contestants will get an eight thousand dors sponsorship as well as a mysterious prize! The mysterious prize will be kept as a secret for now. Everyone is weed to join us! There are only five contesting slots! Firste first serve!" "Alicia, isn''t Master Nirva the wedding dress designer who you were obsessed with? I heard that he only sells one work a year. It is difficult for the rich to get it too. Even many celebrities have to queue to get it! However, after all, it''s just a wedding dress. It is worth about five million dors as it cannot be worn daily. I find it very extra and it doesn''t deserve that much attention!" Victoria muttered while Alicia was debating whether she should participate in it. Not to mention, participants would get some money too. Although she had given up her profession as a designer, designing was still her hobby. "Since you are a professional designer, you shouldn''t be like an outsider. Master Nirva''s work is purely hand- crafted, and his design is modest,fortable to wear yet outstanding. Many dresses need to be supported by boning or something, but his design doesn''t need it as it is amazingly thin! This is what I admire the most." When it came to this profession, Alicia''s eyes lit up and shone brightly. "I heard that he used to be an apprentice in a textilepany. Hence, he did special research on fabrics. He even studied different ways of making it. That''s why his work is simply unique! He does everything with his own bare hands. Thus, it is worth way more! The materials that he used may be thin, but they are very versatile. It won''t make us feel that it is cheap or that it may copse. Moreover, he knows all about women''s body type. Hence, I think this is the real deal!" "You are almost bing the spokesperson for Master Nirva!" Victoria eximed as she hugged Alicia and shook her head. "It''s such a waste that you aren''t a designer anymore!" "You can''t stop dissing me, can you? Be careful not to let me steal your job!" Alicia giggled after jokingly red at Victoria for a while. "I''m looking forward to it! I''m doing this purely for my hobby. I don''t have such a huge ambition. As long as it pays me alright, then I''ll be satisfied with it. I''m petrified when I have to stand on top of the peak and be judged by others!" Victoria remarked. Alicia nodded her head to agree. "Yes! Sometimes, it''s better to be ordinary! Vicki, do we not have ambition?" "What? Everyone has his own ambition! Just give it a try since you appreciate Master Nirva''s work so much! It''s sphemy if you don''t! Go quickly-" As she spoke, she pushed Alicia aside. "Hey, why don''t you go up?" Looking at the sparkling stage, Alicia hesitated a little. "I''ll cheer for you!" Victoria approached her and whispered in her ear after patting her on her shoulder. "It''ll be really embarrassing if I lose!" Alicia turned her head and rolled her eyes. What did she mean? "If I lost, wouldn''t I be embarrassed too? Is she saying I am cheeky? Bah-" Victoria chuckled. "In the eyes of outsiders, you are just an amateur! If you win, it means you are gifted. If you lose, that''s just a matter of fact! Therefore..." Victoria nodded and looked as if she was saying "you know what I mean"! Listening to what Victoria said, Alicia felt that it was somewhat reasonable. Moreover, it was an on- the-spotpetition. Alicia was not afraid of losing, but she was a little timid to be stared at by the crowd. "Just give it a try! It''s rare for us to have an opportunity to concentrate on our old profession. Don''t you want to take the opportunity to feel what is it like again?" What Victoria said moved her in an instant. Thus, Alicia went up and got thest spot. Text content ? N?velDrama.Org. Looking back, Victoria nodded and put on an encouraging look on her face. With a smile, Alicia went over to register her name. The host exined the rules to everyone again. Each of them drew to select a model. Soon, the five participants were separated by a partition. The five of them couldn''t see each other, but the audience could see all of them. "Now, I''ll ask all of you to show off the fabric you''ve selected..." The fabrics were chosen based on the appearance of the model. Alicia got a youthful, lively and sweetlooking model. The piece of cloth she chose was a piece of pastel green floral fabric. As soon as she opened it, Alicia was a little dumbfounded. The fabric turned out to have three different patterns. One-third of it was in, the second third of it was full of flower patterns, and the last third was printed with geometric patterns! As soon as Jeremy walked in, he was totally attracted by the girl on the stage! Chapter 125 Chapter 125 The audience burst into an uproar when they saw the fabric on the stage. It was unknown whether it was intentional, but the five contestants were coincidently all top- notch beauties. However, among the five people, three of them chose in-colored fabrics and one of them chose a dark blue fabric with owls printed on it. Those were all rtively low- key or mainstream tones. Whereas for Alicia, she not only got a piece of green fabric, but it was also a strange one. Therefore, it was also particrly eye-catching. In an instant, Victoria was dumbfounded for a while and she covered her face subconsciously. "God, why is she so unlucky to have drawn such a bad piece of fabric?" At first nce, the color and pattern of the fabric gave off a vulgar appearance! She didn''t know it was Alicia who chose it herself and thought that she drew it instead. Cold sweats broke out on Victoria''s forehead. She was so annoyed that she almost bit her tongue. "If I had known this earlier, I wouldn''t have let her go on the stage!" While feeling annoyed, the clock on the stage started ringing... In a hurry, Victoria turned around and walked to the crowd. When she saw familiar faces, she greeted them and told them to vote for Alicia. At first, Alicia personally chose a piece of floral fabric to design a maxi bohemian-styled skirt for beachwear. But at that moment, Alicia was dumbfounded. This cloth looked just like a tablecloth. One would feel embarrassed to wear such an ugly piece of fabric. "It''s time. Everyone, you can start now..." Holding the cloth anxiously, time passed by swiftly. Sweats formed on Alicia''s forehead. Suddenly, she realized that the cloth was of a stretchable chiffon material! Hence, it would be easy to work with! With a sh of inspiration, she picked up the scissors and cut the cloth into two halves. The in colored part was cut into a top and the cor was slightly ruffled. The two sides were cut into three tassels, which were tied to the model. For the lower half of the outfit, she chose the part with a grand geometric pattern. The cloth was folded and cut into three tassels at the same time, which was tied into three bowknots on the side. The top was pressed into the skirt, which instantly turned into a fashionable two-piece dress. Just after adjusting the fit on the model, the bell on the stage rang again. Almost at the same time, the partitions were all removed. Victoria was still anxiously asking people to vote for Alicia. When the bell rang, she almost fainted. As she turned sideways with her eyes half-opened and looked up, her eyes went round in disbelief. She even rubbed them again and again. "Oh, my..." How did she do it? As they were given only a piece of fabric each, they would pay attention to the overall design. No matter how good the clothes were, they were all gravel-edged, which would definitely affect the look of it. The oue would be greatly affected too. Therefore, each of the five models was basically covered with a piece of cloth, which was either tube-styled or shoulder- bound. Then, the contestants used essories to provide some details. In general, it was conservative and somehow looked simr. As for Alicia''s design, it was outstanding. Not only was it bright in color, but it also looked like an authentic outfit and not just a piece of cloth. Her design was very unique with a in-colored top matched with the floral bottom of the same color. The top even had a cor and sleeves. It was simply magnificent and fashionable. She was the only one to cut the fabric, making the edges as tassels, which sessfully concealed the traces of the cutting. The outfit was made of cut strips and looked both natural and smooth. In addition, the model was also quite professional. Thus, she knew how to show it off. She showed off the highlights of the outfit with her sweet and youthful smile in the spotlight. Compared with the other models who were walking carefully, Alicia''s model waspletely rxed and confident. She wasn''t afraid of the possibility of the clothes falling off. At the same time, there was a round of apuse under the stage. The people who were waiting to see her fail were full of surprise at this moment. Even the host on one side couldn''t help but show a look of admiration. They all fixed their eyes on the big screen. The stunning face of Alicia''s was shown, then the audience burst into an uproar again. "Wow, what a beauty!" "Did you see that? Is that the designer? She is even more stunning than the model!" In a corner not far away from the door, Jeremy had been staring nkly at the stage. His lips subconsciously formed a big smile. There was no doubt about her talents and intelligence! He had witnessed it more than once! No matter how embarrassing or how bad the adversity was, she seemed to have the ability to turn the tables! He recalled the time when he first saw her, it was also during a fashion designpetition. At that time, it seemed to be an event in their college. In the finals, everyone was a model of their own excellent creation. When she walked out to show off her own design that day, she looked unique too. She was barefooted and she had a pair of high heels in her hand. The skirt was also half picked up. Unlike the nobility and elegance of the ordinary dresses, she had a more casual charm. She wasn''t the champion that time, but she was one of the top three! Later, she learned that before she went on the stage, someone broke her pair of high heels and cut her clothes for unknown reasons. Back then, he gave her a rose for the first time and even flirted with her by touching her hand. Later, whenever she saw him, her first reaction was to be on alert. It was until one time when she was pestered by a man and he saved her that they got to know each other... He told her that he fell in love with her at first sight and wanted to gain her attention! In fact, he was not lying! "She''s so beautiful and yet she''s a mysterious woman who can drive people crazy!" Once again, the same sentence surfaced in Jeremy''s heart. He looked over and clenched his fists. At this time, the music faded away and the excited voice of the host sounded again. "Thank you, gorgeousdies! Next is the most exciting moment. Men, pick up the Star te in your hand and vote for your favorite ''Rising Star''! Everyone is weed to join us! There will be a mysterious surprise waiting for you! Perhaps, you will be able tomunicate with your favoriteN?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material. goddess in the next second! The time limit is ten minutes and the contestant with the most votes will be rewarded! In addition, every contestant will be awarded!" The music continued and the people began to go to the stage one after another. Alicia was very satisfied with her own design and epted the Star tes. She had no regrets and put on a smile as she responded to the crowd that went to her. "Thank you!" As she nced at her opponents from the corner of her eyes, Alicia got confident. Gradually, the gap became obvious, and it turned into apetition between her and the third contestant. Her eyes began to pay attention to the people who were voting on the stage. Suddenly, a familiar figure came into her sight... Chapter 126 Chapter 126 "Frederick? Why did hee here?" Her heart was beating wildly as if it was about to jump out from her chest. She instinctively turned her body sideways. At this time, Frederick, who had been answering the phone at the door all this while, came into the hall. He nced at the stage for a split second without paying attention. Before he noticed anything, he lowered his head and focused on his phone again. He pressed the send button. As soon as he looked up, Carson came over in a hurry and greeted, "Frederick, you''re here too!" Carson ced his arm on his shoulder and nced at the stage, "Are you here to-" He wanted to ask whether Frederick was there to support Alicia. However, before he could finish his sentence, he was interrupted by the host''s loud voice on the stage. "Last three minutes! The countdown starts now! Any man who hasn''t voted yet, please hurry up!" At this time, Frederick lowered his head while replying to a message. He continued to walk and said absent-mindedly. "Wait a moment! I have to vote for Hannah now!" "Huh?" It was obvious that Carson was dumbstruck for a split second. Then, he ran up to him while thinking, "Hannah is back? Why didn''t I notice that?" He wanted to ask Frederick whether he was really not nning to vote for Alicia, but they had already walked to the stage. As it was a one-way road, Carson had no choice but to swallow the words he was going to say. Alicia was the fifth contestant and she stood at the innermost side. She deliberately avoided him and turned her face to the other side. Just as she was getting anxious, a deep male voice could be heard. "Why? Is my ticket not weed?" When she turned around, she saw a handsome young man. Alicia quickly smiled and replied, "Thank you for your support!" As soon as she reached out to take the voting stick, her hand was suddenly grabbed by him. In an instant, her expression fell. "What are you doing?" "Don''t panic! I just want to talk to you for a while. I''m sure you don''t want everyone to hear it!" What did he mean? Did he want her to get closer? Alicia frowned and still forcefully withdrew her hand. She was a little irritated. When she was thinking about whether to p him in the face, the man asked her a question out of the blue. "Don''t you remember me?" Looking up, Alicia was flustered for two seconds and thought, "Do we know each other?''1 When their eyes met, the man gave her a deep meaningful smile. "I''ll wait for you below the stage. I am Marshall rk!" Alicia was still in a trance but the man had already let go of her hand. "Marshall rk? Who is that?" After searching around in her mind, she couldn''t remember dealing with someone with this name or this face. Finally, Alicia came to a conclusion. He must''ve been a lunatic! While she was getting annoyed, an enthusiastic female voice was heard, "Thank you, my dear!" Contestant number three? "Someone voted for the third contestant?" Subconsciously, Alicia tilted her head to take a look. Instantly, a chill went straight down her spine. "Frederick?" Her mind was buzzing. In an instant, Alicia''s face turned dull as the brilliance on her face faded away. What was the rtionship between him and the third contestant? How could he vote for another woman rather than her? Seeing that Frederick had really voted for Hannah and thinking of what he said earlier, Carson could only vote for Hannah reluctantly as he stood behind Frederick. Alicia''s heart seemed to have been hollowed. In an instant, she had no strength to continue with this competition anymore. It was like a heavy hammer hitting her heart every time she heard the word "thank you". She watched as the majestic figure walked over, and Alicia couldn''t even exin the emotions and feelings she was having. In an instant, she felt as if she had returned to the wedding three years ago. Her most beloved and dependent boyfriend had abandoned her under the crowds'' gazes. When walking past her, Frederick took a nce inadvertently. Then, he halted when he saw her and the model beside her. Instantly, Frederick was shocked and in disbelief on the stage. The moment their eyes met, Alicia turned her head coldly to avoid his gaze. Then, several men walked past him and went down the stage. Carson headed over and looked at the two of them. It was obvious that he had noticed something strange. "Frederick..." he whispered to Frederick to remind him of his whereabouts. Then, the two of them went aside while Frederick had his brows snapped together. As soon as the two walked down the stage, Carson spoke. "Frederick, didn''t you talk to Alicia in advance? She doesn''t seem happy! I wanted to ask why did you vote for Hannah just now? Wasn''t it a p in her face if you did so?" "You saw her earlier on?" Hearing Frederick''s words, Carson was even more surprised. "Didn''t you notice that Alicia was on the stage?" No wonder he voted for Hannah! In fact, Carson felt that Alicia''s design was obviously more special and brilliant. Even if he didn''t know her, he would''ve voted for her. In an instant, Frederick''s face darkened. Looking at his eyes, Carson felt that Frederick was going to kill him. Carson scratched his head and felt wronged. "I didn''t expect it to turn out like this either! How would I know that you didn''t know it? I wanted to say it but you were the one who pulled me onto the stage... However, I didn''t see clearly that contestant No. 3 is Hannah! No wonder you..." Looking at the stage, Frederick''s gloomy face got as dark as gathering storm clouds. "D*mned woman, is she trying to fill her money vault again? D*mn it!" Frederick thought. He was so busy earlier on that he didn''t really pay attention to the stage. If he saw her, he would rather give up the vote than be in such a situation! Just as he was feeling annoyed, he saw a familiar tall figure walking to the stage slowly. Jeremy Pitcher? Text content ? N?velDrama.Org. He came as well? Immediately, Frederick''s deep eyes were shooting daggers. He watched him as Jeremy slowly stopped in front of Alicia. Their eyes met, and in an instant, it seemed that they had returned to the embarrassing moment many years ago. Back then, she was tricked by her ssmates and it was extremely embarrassing. She was afraid that she would fail. At that time, his appearance made a huge sensation all over the campus. It was probably the first time that she saw him, who was a legendary figure on the campus! The same went for him. He walked up to her, looked at her, and handed her a red rose. Alicia was dumbfounded. She didn''t understand what his intention was at this moment. Did he prepare some other tricks to humiliate her? Noticing the alert in her eyes, Jeremy reached out his hand again and praised, "You''ve done a great job! Take it!" He took her hand and handed the Star te to her gently. This time, he did not do anything to flirt with her. He gave her a warm smile and turned around to walk down the stage. If her memory of them when they first met had been ruined, he wanted to give her a pleasant memory then! Alicia was dazed on the stage. For a long time, her posture remained the same. Under the stage, Frederick was acting the same too... Chapter 127 Chapter 127 The host spoke again on the stage. "Thank you for your support and participation. Now, let''s tabte the results. Contestant No. 1, eight votes; No. 2, five votes; No. 3, 18 votes; No. 4, 5 votes; and No. 5, 17 votes. First, I would like to thank you all for your support and for allowing us to have a satisfactory ending. Miss No. 4, and No. 2, thank you for your support!" The two participants who were the firsts to be invited were eliminated. The host shook hands with them and expressed his gratitude. Then, he issued an envelope with the rewards to them respectively. He then gave the rewards and gifts to contestant No. 1 and Alicia. Holding the gift, the smile on Alicia''s face looked so bitter that she couldn''t hide it. How could she lose with just one vote? What a joke! Hearing the announcement, Frederick felt helpless. It seemed that his vote had screwed up Alicia''s chance at winning. At this moment, he was upset. He had never looked away from Alicia, but he clearly knew that she had not looked at him, not even once. Even if she did, it was not as sweet and as loving as before. It was an icy-cold re. She was ming him, and he could clearly feel it! Then, everyone''s attention was on the champion. The host invited Hannah to the front of the stage. After giving the prize to her personally, he eximed with much enthusiasm. "Miss Hannah is not only good- looking but also good at acting. I didn''t expect her design to be so professional and unique too. Today''s grand prize is really worthy of her reputation! Congrattions..." Hannah? Text content ? N?velDrama.Org. The name was extremely familiar. Alicia looked at the tall, gorgeous woman on the stage. Her silver dress was shining in the spotlight. She was very elegant and graceful too! It turned out that she was the heroine of the gossip! No wonder... Feeling devastated, Alicia felt a bone-chilling pain of betrayal. All those small trivial things that she previously didn''t care about became the reason for the pain in her heart at this moment. When she thought of the days when she would just sleep for a few hours to take care of his Grandma so that he didn''t have to worry, she felt that it was just a waste of effort. She wanted to have a harmonious and happy marriage with him... Yet, she didn''t expect that she would be wronged and all of her hard work to please him would be in vain. After all, it was nothing in his eyes! She treated him as her other half, but how did he treat her? A servant, a shield, or perhaps even nothing! She couldn''tpete with his woman. He even got his friend to vote for an outsider? No, maybe in his eyes, Alicia was an outsider who meant nothing to him! She felt that her feelings for him were wasted again. She felt that she had fed her heart to an unappreciative wolf! It was like being pushed into a deep, dark abyss. Alicia''s heart was in pain and she couldn''t breathe at all! At this time, Hannah''s voice that was full ofughter reached her ears. "Thank you! I''m just lucky! Thank you for showing your support! All the contestants were excellent. However, as a professional designer, I have won by a little. I''m grateful for your affirmation. I will continue to work hard!" The humble attitude of Hannah''s was very pleasing. As soon as she finished speaking, everyone pped their hands and some even shouted her name. "Hannah, Hannah..." After taking a bow, Hannah lifted her hair shyly and looked at the direction of Frederick. On the stage, the host noticed her sparkling earrings at a nce. "Miss Hannah, you are being too humble! Are you wearing your own design too? It looks really fashionable! The earrings are very matching too! Hey, are those the diamond earrings of ''Blossom Series'' from AT Jewelry? I heard that it''s the most famous design this year and it''s very valuable. There are only three sets in each shop!" She smiled in response. "Well, I didn''t know! This is a gift from a dear friend! I love it very much. I think that it has brought me some good luck!" "Friend? Is he your boyfriend? Are you in a rtionship now, Miss Hannah? I don''t know which man is lucky enough to marry you! Was the man who you came with earlier on, the legendary Master Frederick? I heard that you are quite close to him. Is he the one¡ª" "It isn''t what everyone thinks! If there''s good news, I will inform everyone. Today, we''d better not talk about this topic, alright?" She exined in a rush. The host noticed that he went off track too. Thus, heughed it off and changed the topic back. "Congrattions to Miss Hannah again, and thank you, Miss Hannah, for your support for our event. Let''s wish her luck in her future endeavors!" When Alicia''s sharp nails pierced her palm from her tight fists, she closed her eyes and exhaled slowly. The corner of her lips curled into a sneer as her heart was already numb. It was as if she had lost her senses. "Now, let''s continue with our event. Let''s invite our top three designers. To be more specific, we have prepared a limited edition tie from Gentry. H for the men present! There are six colors in total and there''s only one of each color in the whole world. All of them arebeled with hand-crafted embroidery. Each of our designers will choose one each. The men who voted for the designer are qualified to bid for the tie! The purpose of this, of course, is to allow the buyer to ask for a dance with our beautiful designer. Of course, you can give up the chance too. I would like to mention that Gentry. H is an elegant and expensive brand. We will donate part of the money from the bid to charity too! I would like to wee everyone to join!" Apanied by a burst of warm apuse, the host''s voice was raised by a few decibels. "Next, let''s invite today''s champion, Miss Hannah, to choose the tie that she thinks is the most dashing for a gentleman. All men who voted for Miss Hannah just now can bid for it! Please take a look at the star chain in your hand. If you didn''t vote for Miss Hannah, we can only say sorry! It''s hard to get close to the big star Miss Hannah. Well, Miss Hannah has already chosen one. Gentlemen, please raise your hand..." On the stage, she picked a low-key ck tie with hidden patterns on it. Hannah fixed her gaze on Frederick as she chose the tie for him on purpose. However, at this time, he looked absent-minded andpletely uninterested. He was even more annoyed because he had lost his right to bid. Soon, the bid for the tie went up to more than 100,000 dors. The tie was taken away by a middle- aged rich businessman. Frederick was absent-minded throughout the whole process, not saying anything. As Hannah was being led down the stage, Alicia walked to the center. She chose a noble- looking wine-red tie with silver letters "G. H" embroidered on it. There were nted irregr lines on the tie too. It was low-key yet not monotonous, domineering but not mboyant. Before the host could make a sound, someone shouted straight away, "80,000 dors!" Turning his head in the direction of the voice, Frederick''s face darkened instantly. Chapter 128 Chapter 128 A stranger? The price he bid was sky-high! It was obvious that he was interested in the woman on the stage. Frederick was immediately irked. In an instant, the audience burst into an uproar and the supporters were so shocked that their jaws dropped. After all, Hannah was a star who had millions of fans. Yet, the item she chose was only sold at one hundred thousand dors. This unknown woman almost overtook her in a short time. It was really surprising! The light was focused on Alicia. On the big screen behind her, her stunning appearance was shown on screen, which took every audiences'' breath away. "She''s so beautiful! She can definitelypete with Hannah! I should have voted for her just now..." "If only she was shown more on the screen!" "F*ck! She is extremely hot! It''s definitely worth it to be able to dance and hug her! Who knows, one might be able to develop further feelings with her!" "Stop dreaming! Maybe she''s a new fling from some bigpany''s boss! There are so many prominent figures here, don''t embarrass yourself! Have you seen her before? Who is she?" "I don''t know." There was a heated discussion going around and the veins on Frederick''s hands began to throb violently. At the same time, the price was raised to two hundred thousand dors in the blink of an eye. "Two hundred and fifty thousand!" As soon as Jeremy spoke, there was another outburst. "Two hundred and sixty thousand!" Simrly, although Marshall rk was frowning, he was very interested in Alicia and this opportunity. "280,000 dors!" The two of them kept bidding for a long time. Looking down at the stage, Alicia did not expect Jeremy topete with the man who flirted with her earlier. However, her face remained emotionless. No matter who bid higher, it was just the same for her! She was unwilling to sell the tie to neither of these men! However, the situation seemed to have settled. She guessed that it would eventually be sold to one of them! She pursed her lower lip slightly as she was unhappy. On the other side, looking at Alicia on the stage, Frederick was so enraged that he even had the impulse to kill those two men on the spot. Hannah was also shocked too as she didn''t expect a newbie to steal her thunder. Carson was even more dumbstruck. He muttered, "Frederick, Alicia''s charm is extraordinary! She really drove these men crazy!" Nheless, she was already taken! As Carson was silently abominating those men, he felt a sharp pain on his feet. "Ugh..." With a grunt, he lowered his head and noticed that Frederick''s leather loafer was stepping on his feet. "Frederick?" "Shut your d*mned mouth!" Only then did he notice that Frederick''s tone was unusual. Pursing his lips, Carson held back the pain without saying anything. He felt wronged and pitied himself. In the end, Jeremy bought the tie at the price of 300,000 dors. On the stage, Alicia took out the tie personally and ced it on his neck. In an instant, she felt that her heart skipped a beat and her breath seemed to have stopped. Her hands were trembling and she didn''t even dare to look at him! As for Jeremy, he had his gaze fixed on her. She had helped him put on his tie in the past, but it was a distant memory, which made his heart ache. It took her a lot of effort to tie it for him, then Alicia tidied it up for him very responsibly. It was just a small movement, but Jeremy, who was distressed, held his breath. He couldn''t help but hold her hands tightly... Alicia paused and looked at him subconsciously. Their eyes met and the force of his hands increased a little. They stared at each other for quite some time. It was so deep and affectionate that they were like a pair of long-lost lovers. At this moment, Frederick''s face was gloomy and dull. Carson noticed that something was off, thus he asked, "Were they..." Lovers in the past? He had always thought that this man had been chasing after Alicia one-sidedly, but at this instant, Carson felt that both of them seemed to have feelings for each other. No wonder he didn''t mind paying 300,000 dors just for a tie. What was going on? Although he hadn''t finished his words, Frederick knew what he was trying to ask and turned his head to look at him. His gaze was extremely fierce as if he was about to cut him into tiny little pieces. When Carson came to his senses, he pped his mouth and forced a smile. Frederick returned his gaze back to the stage, but his eyes fell on the side as he thought, "I really like her, don''t I?" Slowly, the music started ying. Carson turned his head again and saw Jeremy cing his hand on her waist and led her onto the dance floor. On the wide dance floor, the two of them danced slowly yet gracefully. The auction on the stage continued, but Carson''s eyes were looking at the direction of where Frederick was ring at. What on earth was going on with those two people? Frederick nced at the man with a cold and serious look on his face. Carson felt that someone was going to get into trouble soon. Was Frederick interested in a beauty that was already taken and that he wanted to snatch her away? No way! Frederick had always hated women the most, hadn''t he? Carson returned his gaze to Alicia, who was extremely charming and sexy. Her movements flowed with a dazzling grace, taking away Carson''s breath. Was it true that every hero loved beauty? Why did he feel that this woman could cause trouble? Her ability to attract men was incredible, making them look like bees that were attracted to a flower! A man was dancing with her while the other one was still coveting her! Carson felt anxious for Frederick and he couldn''t help shaking his head! Alicia was not an easy target, it must be tough to get her heart! No wonder Frederick was in such a hurry to tie the knot with her! Alicia and Jeremy embraced the music and danced on the dance floor, but none of them said anything. Both of them had heavy hearts at the same time. She had dreamed about such a scene in the past. At present, she really had the chance to be close to him as she used to be. However, she suddenly felt that there seemed to be a barrier between them. They could never turn back time. She really wanted to ask him "why", but until the end of the dance, Alicia did not say anything. No matter what he did to hurt her, he was her first love after all. She had put six years'' worth of effort into him and the rtionship. She always felt that maybe she could still keep some beautiful memories with him for herself. She was afraid that she would be disappointed and break the harmony they had at the moment. She would end up wanting to seek justice and revenge. Simrly, at this moment, Jeremy was debating in his heart. The sweet memories that they used to have and the desire in his heart, were like a volcano that was ready to erupt anytime. As the music gradually came to an end, he grabbed her hand tightly the moment Alicia pulled her hand away from him. "Ally..." Their gazes met. The next second, he had pulled her into his arms and hugged her tightly before she realized it! "Wow..." Below the stage, there was a sudden cry of surprise. Frederick''s face fell even more. Carson immediately grabbed his arm as Frederick was about to rush towards them.Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org. Chapter 129 Chapter 129 "Frederick..." It cost that man 300,000 dors and it was just an ordinary hug. Frederick''s body was tensed and his eyes were as ferocious as a beast. It was as if he was going to fight that man to death. Carson only felt that Frederick was overreacting to it. Frederick looked like a wolf that was on the verge of starving and had his food taken away by others. At that moment, his eyes were full of maliciousness. Carson''s interruption brought Frederick back to his senses in an instant. The anger that he felt seemed to have disappeared instantaneously. Alicia came to her senses and pushed Jeremy away with all her strength. She shot him a death re and turned around to run off the stage. As she was in a hurry, her steps were obviously in a mess. As soon as she rushed down the stage, she stumbled and groaned. Subconsciously, she grabbed onto something. At this time, a muscr arm held her. "Be careful¡ª" "Thank you!" Alicia eximed while she looked up only to be surprised again. "You again?" After helping her up, Marshall retracted his hand and doted on her with a smile. Tve been waiting for you for a long time. Can I have a dance with you?" She could feel that he wasn''t ill- intended. However, it was weird as he was acting so passionately towards her! Frowning slightly, Alicia nced at him and said, "I think the person you are looking for isn''t me." She didn''t know him at all! Marshall leaned forward slightly and replied, "I''m looking for you!" It was his first time to be so tempted by a woman. Marshall was filled with excitement and he felt like he was full of vitality. Alicia only felt that he was a weirdo and she told him straight, "But, I don''t want to dance with you!" She turned around and was ready to leave, but her wrist was grabbed by someone. "Hey-" At the same time, another cold voice sounded, "Ally!" Alicia''s body trembled a little while her face turned pale in an instant. Just as Frederick and Carson had taken a few steps forward, a seductive voice could be heard. "Frederick! I''ve been looking for you..." In the blink of an eye, Hannah strode over and held Frederick''s muscr arm. She said coquettishly, "Frederick, what were you doing? I didn''t mind it when you werete to vote for me, but why didn''t you bid for the tie which I have purposely picked for you? Master Vives, you are too bad!" How could he let her dance with an old man? Pulling Frederick''s arm, Hannah dragged him and added, "Frederick, let''s dance together!" Before Frederick could say anything, Alicia had already dragged Marshall back to the dance floor. "You wanted to dance with me, right?" Alicia brought him to the dance floor. Marshall was so ted that he couldn''te back to his senses. Did she just save him a few hundred thousand dors? "Hey-" Just as he wanted to ask for her name, Alicia coldly rebuked him and added, "Don''t talk! This is extra for you. If you want to talk, then I''ll leave!" Seeing her being upset, he knew that she was being emotional. Was it because of the man moments ago? Did they know each other? He called her Ally, didn''t he? Was he her boyfriend? Thinking about it, he felt that his conclusion was wrong because he seemed to have voted for another woman! Besides, looking at Alicia, he felt that she was beautiful yet delicate. She should be quite young too. Looking at her from a close distance while smelling her faint fragrance, Marshall felt really thrilled. She was too gorgeous that he was unwilling to take his eyes off her! He could stare at her beauty for even million years! In that instant, Marshall felt that way about her! He had seen all kinds of women, chubby and thin, tall and short. For the first time, he got inexplicably excited just at the first sight of a woman and had the urge to take care of her. The song wasing to an end when Marshall uttered, ''''Ally...1'' In a trance, she seemed to have heard his voice. She raised her eyes and pulled back her hand angrily. "Who allowed you to call me that?" "Don''t be mad! Tell me then, what''s your name?" He felt that she was like a kitty. How could she get angry so easily? "What does it have to do with you?" In a bad mood, Alicia replied in a rush. She turned around and strode away while thinking to herself, "What the hell is going on today? I''m so unlucky!" As soon as she squeezed out of the crowd, Victoria ran over. "Oh, my dear baby, what''s going on today? Why is he here? I''m really proud of you! Are you okay?" Shaking her head, Alicia looked devastated. Victoria continuedforting her, "What do you mean by that? Forget it, let''s not talk about him! Don''t be upset! You didn''t lose at all. Your design was marvelous! Unfortunately, we don''t have enough connections! Perhaps, we just have no fate with Master Nirva! But, your talent is obvious to everyone!" Victoria then gave her a big thumbs-up. "Let''s go. I''ll treat you to supper as a celebration!" Alicia was not in a good mood. In fact, she didn''t want to go. She didn''t want to spread her bad vibes to Victoria. As soon as she was about to say something, Victoria''s cell phone rang. "All right, all right, isn''t it just a te of crayfish? I don''t want to eat it! I''m going to apany my friend today! I don''t mind you saving me one!" "Let''s meet again another day!" Hearing that she seemed to have an appointment with friends, Alicia muttered, "Go ahead! I want to go home too. I''m a little tired!" Victoria blinked her eyes in query, then Alicia nodded again. After that, Victoria spoke into the phone, "Okay! I will be going there right away! Leave me two tes, one spicy and another one in-vored! Don''t eat my share!" After Victoria hung up the phone, she turned to Alicia. "My friends are going to have crayfish! Why don''t youe with me? They are quite nice. One of them is a photographer and he is really handsome! What do you think?" "No! I''m a little tired. You go ahead! I haven''t been feeling well recently, thus I can''t eat seafood..." Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org. "Alright then! Let''s meet another day! The restaurant is always crowded and it''s hard to even get into the queue. I have to leave now. Let''s get out of here together!" With this, the two of them went out together. When they were about to go their separate ways, Jeremy suddenly came out. When their eyes met, both of them stopped in their tracks. Seeing this, Victoria patted her on the shoulder and spoke to her. "I''ll be going then!" Alicia then returned to her senses and was about to leave. That instant, Jeremy went forward and muttered, "Ally..." "Don''t call me! You are not qualified to call me by my nickname! Stay away from me!" Alicia was furious and annoyed. When Jeremy''s eyes fell on her ear, Jeremy''s face softened. "You are still as bad-tempered as before. You are always chasing people away when you are unhappy." A sharp pain pierced into her heart and Alicia tried hard to suppress the raging emotions in her heart. "Don''t speak as if you know me very well! The Alicia you knew is dead since long ago!" Jeremy was shocked by her indifferent tone. When he raised his head, he saw that Alicia had already turned around and ran away. He was about to chase after her when another enraged male voice sounded behind him. "Alicia-" Chapter 130 Chapter 130 A ck silhouette shed past him. Only then did Jeremy realize that it was not him who she was avoiding! In an instant, he felt a chill from his head down to his toes. His heart was chilled with disappointment. Alicia trotted all the way down the street while Frederick chased after her. "Alicia!''1 He grabbed her wrist forcefully and spoke in a vexed tone, "Didn''t you hear me? Are you mad at me?" His deep voice rose slightly and sounded full of displeasure! He hadn''t settled things with her and yet she had be so arrogant! Alicia was extremely furious. She shook him off and continued walking away from him without even looking at him. In an instant, Frederick lost his temper. Hence, he stepped forward and grabbed her wrist again. "Alicia! Stop right there!" As the two of them quarreled, the purse in Alicia''s hand was flung to the ground all of a sudden. With a loud thud, everything in her purse was scattered all over the floor. Alicia frowned as she got a little annoyed. "What are you doing? Go away! You always throw my stuff to the ground!" After pushing him away, she bent over and began to pick up a delicate-looking pendant box in her hand, which was a souvenir for the contestants. Frederick recalled what had happened earlier on. He was extremely raged, but when he thought that he had made a mistake too, he tried his best to control his emotions. As soon as she stood up, he grabbed the pendant away from her. "You hugged a man just to get this useless thing? Are you happy that I voted for someone else? Otherwise, you would not get this, would you? How can the money be so important to you and how can you be so materialistic? Were you born to be a sl*t since you liked dancing with men? You even threw a tantrum at me just for some gold?" With that, Frederick threw the golden pendant to the ground! Alicia''s expression remained unchanged. She just felt deeply insulted as she gritted her teeth. To him, she went on the stage just for the money and to show off. What about that woman? In his eyes, did she go up the stage to show her artwork instead? Anyhow, he voted for her! Her heart ached as she didn''t expect that he would say such a thing! She felt that the man to whom she had devoted herself had always been thinking this way about her! It turned out that her rtionship this time was even worse. She had put in all of her efforts, yet he did not appreciate her and even insulted her. She looked away coldly and turned around to pick up the golden pendant, but Frederick grabbed her wrist again. "Don''t pick it up!" With a wave, she pped him hard in his face. "It''s mine and you have no right to order me! In your mind, I am just a materialistic woman who is greedy. Yes! I like money and everything I do is for money. Are you satisfied? If I go on the stage, it means that I am cheap and it is all for the money. But, if someone else went up, it means that they are noble and it was to pursue their dreams, right?" The burning anger in Frederick''s heart vanished all of a sudden. His face was stricken as shock overtook his face. "Master Clements, since you are so noble, why don''t you go to your elegant Miss Hannah? Why did you even bother chasing after me? I can''t afford to serve someone like you! I don''t even give a d*mn about your money! You can get whoever you want, just stay away from me!" As she roared, Alicia burst into tears. She turned around and was about to leave, but Frederick held her in his arms. "Ally!" He didn''t mean to insult her! "Let me go! Do not touch me! I don''t want to dirty your hands..." Alicia was agitated and extremely infuriated. She kicked and hit him again and again while her face was drenched with tears. He could clearly feel her strength as she resisted, thus he hugged her tightly. Frederick didn''t even dare to let go of his hand and his tone softened a little subconsciously. "Ally, don''t do this. I know I''ve messed up and said something that I didn''t mean. Please don''t cry. Please?" She was still feeling dejected because of him. He held her in his embrace tightly, standing on the street. He wondered why her temper couldn''t be controlled no matter how hard he tried. As he had driven Alicia crazy, making her lost it, she wouldn''t listen to him. She struggled, wanting to stay away from him, thus she screamed, "Let me go! Let me go!" There was no way that Frederick would let her go. He grabbed her waist with one hand and ced his other hand on the back of her head. He lowered his head and kissed her lips forcefully. The two of them were quarreling in the middle of the street. But, the next moment, the way they kissed looked like they were so into each other. Jeremy, who had been looking at them nkly from a distance, clenched his fists. He was soulless when he saw the scene. Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org. A simr scene that happened in the past appeared in his mind. He met a foreign female student in his ss. In fact, they only had a meal together. When the female student left, she gave him a polite kiss on the cheek, but Alicia saw it. That evening, they had a huge quarrel on the street too. He chased after her down the street and she was also in a tumult. She insisted on breaking up with him no matter how he exined as she didn''t listen to him. In the end, he did the same thing. He hugged her on the street and kissed her. Who knew that the scene of a quarrel could be so warm and touching... Under the dim light, the two stretched-out shadows ovepped and intertwined with each other. It was like there were only the two of them in the whole world. How beautiful! When Carson and Hannah walked out and noticed them, they were both shocked and their eyes were full of disbelief. "Frederick?11 Aside from Hannah, Carson''s eyeballs almost fell out too. What kind of person Frederick was? He was not only an emotionless, cold- blooded man but also ruthless! Even if a stunning beauty took off her clothes and sat on his legs, he could still throw her out without taking advantage of her. It was not his style at all to disy his affection on the street! If Carson hadn''t seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn¡¯t believe it at all. As the strength of Alicia''s body decreased little by little, she became weaker. Her hands instinctively grabbed his clothes and pushed him a little. "Hmm..." She felt really ufortable! Frederick ended the long kiss when he felt that they couldn''t breathe. He calmed down and held her in his arms. He rubbed his nose against hers and muttered with a hoarse voice. "Let¡¯s head home and talk about it!" "I don''t-" As soon as Alicia spoke, everything went ck. She copsed like a rag doll. "Ally, what''s wrong?" He bent down while holding her. Only then did Frederick notice her pale face. He immediately broke out in a cold sweat and panicked. "Baby, wake up, don''t scare me!" At this time, Carson and Hannah ran over and questioned, "What''s wrong?" Carson then lifted her hand to check her pulse... Chapter 131 Chapter 131 "What happened to her?" Noticing that she was still conscious, Carson ordered, "Send her to the hospital now!" Frederick carried her in his arms and strode to the car swiftly. From beginning to end, he didn''t notice that Hannah had been standing behind him. The cold wind was blowing on the street and Hannah didn''t know how to feel about it. In the hospital, Alicia was given an injection after the body check-up. "Doctor?" Looking at the woman on the bed from a distance, Frederick asked with sweat on his forehead, "How is she?" "Don''t worry, she is alright now. She fainted due to exhaustion and hypoglycemia. Plus, she must be very distressed that it caused a momentaryck of blood supply to her brain. Maybe it was due to too much pressure, malnourishment,ck of good rest as well as the sudden surge of her emotions happening all at once. She just had an appendicitis operation recently, right? She is still in the recovery stage. I think she has been too busy and exhausted recently. In the future, make sure she takes a rest and take good care of her body. It may take about two months for her to recover." "Thank you, Doctor Andrews!" After Doctor Andrews left, Carson couldn''t help but look at Frederick and thought, "What''s wrong with Frederick? Why does his woman always faint due to tiredness or hungriness?" "Don''t look at me with such using eyes. I do not torture women!" As Frederick said this, he fixed his gaze on the bed. Frederick''s heart couldn''t help but ache for her. She had worked so hard recently to take such good care of his grandmother. He shouldn''t have quarreled with her and made her angry! Then, Carson spoke as he thought of something. "She is really a good and kind-hearted woman! Last time, she risked everything to sign for Mrs. Clements''s operation. She always impresses me! Perhaps you don''t believe it, but she was the only one that stayed by her side throughout the whole process. If it were the others, they wouldn''t be willing to do such a thing. I wouldn''t even dare to sign the paper for her to approve the operation!" Thinking of this, Carson was quite envious of him for having such a thoughtful person by his side at critical moments! That night, Frederick stayed in the hospital to apany her. Jeremy also headed to the hospital after he learned that she had fainted due to exhaustion. After knowing that she was fine already, he left in a daze. In the bar, he was touching the red tie that he bought. He was drunk and his cell phone kept ringing for almost half of the night. The next day, the fashion event appeared in the headlines because of Hannah. The hottest topic was, of course, the mysteriousdy that appeared that day. Obviously, another hot topic was about one of The Four Great Masters in Casterwich City, Master Clements, who kissed a woman on the street. Scrolling on her phone, Lindsay stared at the images with her face distorted. "It''s her again! He was with her. Was that why he didn''t pick up my call?" She was furious, showing a livid look on her face. Then, she took her purse and rushed out the door. When Jeremy woke up in his house, he felt a splitting headache. His clothes were wrinkled and his whole body smelt like alcohol. Seeing that the corner of the tie was wrinkled, he felt distressed and patted it lightly. After checking it, he was relieved that it was not dirty. He stroked it and took off the tie carefully to iron it. After ironing it, he opened a locked wardrobe and hung the tie neatly with a ck suit. Stroking the ck suit which looked new, Jeremy''s hand subconsciously touched the logo near the cor, which had two slightly crooked embroidered butterflies and two small letters, Y & L. The letters were alphabets from their names. She said that she chose these two words because Y could also represent "You", and L could represent "Love". She liked the meaning of it. It was her first time to design a man''s clothing. It was a birthday present she had spent several nights preparing for him. Jeremy''s head throbbed even more as he touched it. Veins popped out on his clenched fists. "Why must she be from the nchard family?" He locked the wardrobe and was about to enter the bathroom when he heard a loud knocking noise on the door. He turned around and walked towards the door. Once he opened the door, an anxious voice sounded, "Jeremy, you are home? I called you so many times but no one answered. I thought something had happened to you!" As she spoke, Lindsay''s eyes were red with concern and anxiety. It was as if a pang of realization hit him. In an instant, Jeremy looked a little strange as he apologized, "Sorry, I drank too much... Come on in. Let''s talk about it." He hit his head lightly to show Lindsay that he was guilty. Walking in, Lindsay ced a small paper bag on the table. "I''m not in the mood to cook breakfast as I wasn''t sure what happened to you or whether you were home. Thus, I simply bought two pieces of bread. You haven''t had breakfast yet, have you?" She was always so considerate and sensible. "I''m sorry I made you worry! I''ll take a shower first and get changed..." Jeremy didn''t know whether it was because he couldn''t stand the smell of alcohol or he didn''t know how to face her. He turned around and headed to the bathroom. At the same time, Lindsay looked around to make sure that there was nothing unusual, and then she tried to calm down. Sitting down, she took the newspaper from the side and ced it in a stic bag. In the shower, Jeremy''s mind was filled with the images of Alicia quarreling and kissing another man on the street. He became agitated all of a sudden. He turned the cold water tap and washed his face before turning off the tap. "What''s wrong with me? Why am I feeling so miserable?" When he walked out and saw Lindsay, who was busy doing chores, he felt even more troubled. "I''ve warmed some milk for you. It helps to relieve your headache. Drink it!" When she picked up the cup, she deliberately knocked the stic bag, causing the newspaper which she had bought to drop. She pretended to pick it up as she turned it over. N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material. "What is today''s news about? Let''s see if there''s any big news..." As she spoke, she turned to the photo on the front page. "Hey, why does thisdy look like Alicia? Is she with a man on the street?" She deliberately paused for a while before adding with a pathetic tone, "Last night, were you two together?" Jeremy nced from the corner of his eyes and saw a picture of Alicia tying the tie for him. His heart suddenly skipped a beat. "Don''t overthink it! My friend invited me to help out! It''s for... charity!" "In fact, Alicia and Jeremy more look like an ideal couple. They are a perfect match, aren''t they?" she thought in rage. Chapter 132 Chapter 132 Lindsay forced a bitter smile with tears in her eyes. Her nails pierced into her palms as she said, "I didn''t... overthink!" She actually thought otherwise. But even a child would not believe his words, let alone her! The news stated that he had bought the tie, as well as the dance, at a sky- high price. Besides, Alicia even put it on him personally. Lindsay had seen the photo was that red tie which was indeed very eyecatching. However, she was surprised as she didn''t see the tie anywhere around. Lindsay''s mind was full of thoughts. But, on the surface, she seemed to be very tolerant and magnanimous. "In fact, I know that you always have her in your heart and I know that I can''t rece her. I just hope that you can give me a chance to have a small ce in your heart, then I will be satisfied." Lindsay lowered her eyes and sobbed in grievance. "Both of you have always been in love with each other. I shouldn''t have made my move on you. In fact, I like Alicia very much too. I really want you two to reconcile like the old days... I am really working hard on it. However, I don''t know now. I don''t want to be a bad woman, but I can''t bear to leave my baby..." N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material. Touching her belly, Lindsay gritted her teeth as she was furious yet sad! She had worked hard for three years and endured all kinds of hardship but what did she get? What did that woman do? How could Alicia have a ce in his heart without doing anything? The feeling of guilt welled up in Jeremy again. He stepped forward and hugged her tightly. "Linds, don''t say that about yourself! I know you are a good woman. There''s nothing between Alicia and I. I... I won''t let you... and the child down!" He had always felt happy to be with her. At this moment, he actually felt guilty when he said these words. In the past, he thought that he liked babies very much. But at this moment, when she mentioned the word "baby", he felt somewhat unbearably burdened! "Jeremy, let''s have two babies, a boy and a girl. Let''s have a happy life, okay?" The sweet voice lingered in Jeremy''s ears, but for some reason, he was in a trance. "Jeremy, let''s have two babies in the future. The boy will be as handsome as you, whereas the girl will be as pretty as me. You have to hold me this way for the rest of your life and protect me and our babies, okay?" Lindsay didn''t get a response for a long time. She looked up and saw that he was distracted. "Jeremy?" Every time when he thought of that woman, he would look devastated. Sometimes he would even appear contented as he recalled the past memories. That really drove Lindsay crazy! Out of the blue, Jeremy came to his senses and nodded his head. "Okay!" "I knew you''d agree-" When Lindsay threw herself into his arms, she smiled. But, the smile was insincere and she didn''t feel happy at all. In the hospital, Alicia''splexion wasn''t looking good when she opened her eyes. When she saw the bright sun outside the window and the phone on the table, her face immediately fell. Just as Alicia lifted the quilt and was getting up, the door of the room opened before her feet could even touch the ground. "What are you doing? Lie down!" Then, Frederick came in with breakfast in his hands. "Why are you in such a hurry? Are you going to work again?" There was no need to ask. Frederick already knew what was going on in her mind. He nced at her and spoke, "Your attendance bonus is gone." She really had opened his eyes. This was his first time seeing someone who loved money more than her own health! The reason why Frederick said that was to let her rest. However, when Alicia heard his words, it was a totally different meaning to her. It was like a thorn piercing the most vulnerable part of her heart. When she turned around and went back to the bed, her eyes couldn''t help but look dull. For three whole years, no matter what job she had done, she had never asked for leave. But after being with Frederick for a few months, she felt very unlucky. Whenever he came back from outstation, she would somehow happen to end up in a hospital. The pressure in her heart doubled. She only felt that everything was a mess! Seeing that she seemed to be a little unhappy, Frederick''s tone eased a little. "You fainted because you were too exhausted, yet you are still thinking about your attendance bonus?" When the scene where he threw her a gold pendant to the ground popped into her mind, it made her enraged. Frederick''s face darkened as well. He thought, "This woman can really make anyone exasperated!" For a long time, Alicia did not say a word. At this moment, his words carried no meaning to her. What she was thinking about was how to recollect all the feelings she had for him and not to be hurt anymore. Seeing her curling her legs up in a pitiful way, Frederick felt lonely and helpless. He poured a hot bowl of soup for her and headed towards her. He tried to cool it down by blowing on it and brought it to her mouth. "I''llpensate you double the amount. I won''t let your ''little vault'' lose money! Drink some soup!" In the past, hearing his teasing words, Alicia would feel spoiled and ted. But this time, she didn''t feel that way at all. She could only hear contempt, mockery and disdain. She didn''t want his money! Without him, she would just be a little tired at most. If not, she would just ask Victoria for help. But, she didn''t refute him as she didn''t even want to talk about it with him again! Looking at the spoon in front of her, she did not drink it. Instead, she said, "I want to drink water!" "Alright!" Frederick handed the bowl of soup to her and got up to pour her a cup of warm water. When he turned around with the water, he saw that Alicia had already eaten the bowl of hot soup. When Frederick returned to the bed, Alicia ced the bowl down and pulled the quilt over her head to rest. Suddenly, he realized that she seemed to be different this time. She didn''t want to drink water at all. She just didn''t want him to feed her! In the past, when the two of them were together, he could always feel her gentleness and dependence. However, since she woke up, and since he entered the room, she seemed to be unwilling to talk to him, nor did she spare him a nce. She did not even look happy when he said that he wouldpensate her. Was she still angry at him? He stepped forward, put down the ss of water and sat down. "Ally, I didn''t see youst night! Hannah, she is just a designer..." He subconsciously believed that she went up the stage for money as the designer manual did not mean much to ordinary people. He thought that with the way he exined, she would be able to ept the fact that he had cast his vote to Hannah. However, as soon as he mentioned her name, Alicia curled her body into a ball. He did not expect that this was what she cared about the most. After a few seconds, he muttered. "Last night, I was angry. Don''t take my words seriously!" Frederick didn''t know why things turned out like this. His chest felt heavy and ufortable. Chapter 133 Chapter 133 She didn''t want to take it seriously too. In that case, maybe she wouldn''t be so upset! In a daze, Alicia could still hear his exnation, but she didn''t want to waste her energy on him. She rolled herself up beneath the quilt. "Stop talking... I''m sleepy!" Only then did he remember that the doctor wanted her to rest more. He recalled adding some medicine in the soup, which helped her to sleep peacefully. He smiled faintly as he thought he had been overthinking, then adjusted the quilt for her. That day, Frederick apanied her in the hospital and watched her sleep until noon. N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. When Alicia opened her eyes, it was already three o''clock in the afternoon. She had a good sleep and she felt so much better. Noticing a cake and a packet of milk ced on the table, she picked it up and ate it as she was starving. After that, she got up and stretched. Sure enough, she was refreshed only in good condition! She recalled him mentioning she had fainted because she was ''''tired''''. Since she had rested for a whole day, she wanted to get discharged from the hospital as soon as possible. After all, it cost a lot for her to stay in the hospital. As she was drinking the milk, she walked out of the room. After asking the doctor and knowing that there was no need to go through any discharge formalities, Alicia signed the papers and was ready to pack her things up. On the way back to her room, noticing that she had almost finished the milk, she wanted to find a trash can to discard it. As soon as she approached a trash can, she heard a familiar chuckle out of nowhere. "Yes..." Frederick? Who was he talking to? How could he be so happy? It was not until she craned her nack that she realized that he was on the phone. "Alright, I am really busy today! Alright, Hannah..." As he spoke her name, it pierced through Alicia''s eardrum. She subconsciously exerted her strength. Suddenly, a low and muffled crushing sound could be heard. Looking down, she noticed that the milk carton in her hand was squished. At the same time, Frederick heard the sound and turned his head. Their eyes met, and both of them were surprised. "Frederick? What noise is that? Are you... feeling unwell?" Vaguely, a sweet female voice was heard. When Alicia came back to her senses, she threw the empty carton in her hand into the trash can and sneered. Then, as if she didn''t see nor heard anything, she turned around and walked towards the ward. With a shiver, Frederick quickly spoke, "I''m busy, I''ll hang up first!" After the call, Frederick rushed back to the ward with just a few strides. When he entered the ward, he saw that Alicia had changed her clothes and was packing her bag. "Ally, are you feeling better?" "Yes." As soon as Frederick approached her, Alicia leaned sideways to avoid him. For the first time, she had a strong feeling of detest against him. "Do you want to eat out tonight?" Frederick subconsciously reached out his hand. In fact, he only wanted to remove the strand of hair off her neck, but she obviously steered clear of him. "I''m not hungry! I want to go back now!" Like an injured little animal, she wanted to hide in her mother''s embrace. In fact, she wanted to go back to her mother''s house at this moment. But, she still can''t get herself out of this mess after all! Frederick obviously felt that she was giving him a cold shoulder. When he saw that the bread on the table had been moved, he grabbed her shoulder. "Are you angry with me?" She sneered, shook her head and spoke, "I''m done being mad!" Perhaps because her life had been really tough, Alicia felt like an indestructible warrior this instant. No matter how deep the injury was or how painful it was, she could still stand back up quickly. If he didn''t deserve it, she wouldn''t waste her feelings on him like a clown anymore. Seeing her thin face, as if she only had a pair of big eyes left on her face, he stroked her delicate face and touched it. "I went out to make a business call, not to chat with her! She just wanted to have a meal with me, but I didn''t agree with it. We did not even talk for more than two minutes! Let''s go out for dinner tonight and I''ll make it up to you, okay?" Frederick sighed slightly and uttered. She didn''t know if he was telling the truth or not. But, what he said indeed made Alicia feel a little happy. While she despised him secretly, she rubbed her nose without rejecting his offer. In fact, no matter what, she could not deny that his love was like a poison coat with sugar. Even so, it was still enchanting. Holding her hand, Frederick took her to a high-end hotel. Every time he held Alicia''s hand with their fingers interlocked, Alicia would have an inexplicable feeling of happiness. She didn''t know if she had been single for too long, but whenever she was held by him, her heart would race. In the past, many rich and powerful men had been pursuing her with all kinds of gifts. They tried their best to please her but she had never been moved. At present, she would feel delighted just because he held her hand and she had a meal with him. Everything was way different from before! "Wee, Master Clements..." When she was still deep in her thoughts, she heard a chorus of voices. She suddenly snapped back to reality. "Is it still private room No. 7?" "Yes." Frederick nodded and Alicia felt that all the waitresses seemed to be looking at her with a strange look. She nced at the man beside her and her heart missed a beat. Did he bring a lot of women here before? Wasn''t he famous for not being close to any woman? Why did she feel that the rumors were all lies? Walking in, Alicia felt a little displeased. At the door, Frederick noticed it too. "What''s wrong?" At this time, the door of the private room was opened. A pleasant jasmine scent could be smelled throughout the room. The stylishyout was decorated with roses, which was very romantic. There was an obvious space in the middle for dancing! Subconsciously, Alicia pouted her lips. Sure enough, it was as expected! ''Tm not hungry. I don''t want to eat anymore!" There was a displeased tone in her voice. Simultaneously, the waiter couldn''t help ncing at her again, making Alicia feel even more ufortable. She turned around but Frederick grabbed her waist suddenly. "It''s my first time bringing a woman here. Can''t you show some support?" Alicia''s eyes froze as she was a little surprised. "First time?" Frederick pinched her cheek and turned her around. He pushed her into the room slowly and said, "This private room is excellent. It''s transparent on all sides. Let''s light incense and sit down. It can help relieve fatigue and stress!" He turned around and spoke, "No. 3!" He pushed Alicia to sit on the sofa, then he took a cushion and stuffed it behind her. After a while, the waiter brought in a ssic green porcin burner with a Roman character "III" engraved on it. At this time, she roughly understood that the "No. 3" he was talking about was the type of aromatherapy. At this time, Frederick exined, "Jasmine can calm and treat your digestive system. It helps to reduce stress too. It''s very good for you! Why don''t you take a look if there''s anything you want to eat?" The soft music was ying while Alicia flipped through the menu. It seemed that her impetuous mood had calmed down. Right then, Hallie walked past the door outside the room. She halted and turned back. Coincidentally, the waiter opened the door as he was going in. "Room No. 7? Isn''t room No. 7 not opened to the public?" "It''s him?" Chapter 134 Chapter 134 The private rooms of Seventh Hotel were well-known. Private room No. 7 was said to be the most unique room. However, it was never opened to the public. Therefore, it had always been a very mysterious legend. It was hard to book it! She didn''t expect that he booked room No. 7. And he brought that little b*tch too! Although it was only a nce, from where she was looking, Hallie could clearly see that Alicia in there. She also recognized Frederick, who had his back facing her. This was such a special private room. Who else other than him could be so capable? Both of them were from the same family. How could there be such a big difference between them? Thinking of Trevor and then looking at Frederick, Hallie gritted her teeth as the private room that she had been longing to enter had been upied by a woman who was a good-for-nothing. Who the hell did that b*tch think she was? Hallie grumbled in her heart. She then picked up her phone and left angrily. In the private room, Frederick and Alicia ordered a pan- seared salmon and some of her favorite dishes. Frederick ordered some desserts for her too, the atmosphere quite harmonious. During the meal, Frederick''s phone rang several times, and he replied to messages from time to time. Alicia noticed it and was getting used to it. After a while, his cell phone rang again. She frowned slightly and silently set her fork down. She had lost her appetite to eat even though the salmon in front of her was to her liking. In fact, he was unhappy to be disturbed as well. He took a quick nce at the text before muting his cell phone. He then ordered amb steak for her. "Eat more meat so that you can have more strength!" He was worried about her fragile body if she kept getting slimmer! "I''m not a weak woman..." Pouting, Alicia reached out and grabbed themb steak. As soon as she took a bite, his cell phone vibrated and buzzed. In an instant, Alicia couldn¡¯t enjoy the scrumptious food. She only felt choked that she looked sideways and red at him. Couldn''t they just have a meal without getting disturbed? This time, Alicia didn''t care about it anymore. She focused on eating on her own. Seeing that it was from Hannah, Frederick did not answer but hung up the call. As soon as he picked up the fork, the buzzing sound of the vibrating phone could be heard. Seeing that it was still Hannah, he ced the fork down. As soon as he pressed the answer button, a terrified voice came, "Ah, Frederick, help¡ª" Before she could finish her words, the phone suddenly hung up. "What''s wrong? Hey, Hannah Feeling anxious, Frederick stood up straight away and called back. "Hey, what happened?" He was in a panic as there was a noisy crackling sound on the phone. In a trance, Frederick could hear her shouting for help. "Frederick,e over here..." He picked up the car keys and rushed to the door. "Hey, where are you?" Walking out of the room, he strode to the door and opened it. Frederick turned his head and spoke, "You can eat first. I''lle back to pick you upter!" Before Alicia could say anything, he had disappeared without a trace. Putting down themb steak in her hand, Alicia''s face darkened with a cold feeling creeping into her heart. What a coincidence! Why did she have an intuition that Hannah was fine and he would definitely not being back? With the salmon in her hand, Alicia couldn''t help butugh at herself. "Alicia, when did you be such a vicious woman?" Why did this idea appear in her mind and why did she have such a strong intuition? With no appetite left, Alicia sat on the sofa for a long time. She didn''t know why she didn''t leave, but she stared straight at the dishes that would soon be leftovers. The fragrance in the room was gone too... On the other side, Frederick lost Hannah while heading out of the hotel and he couldn''t reach her. As he was driving, he was so anxious that he called Chet. "Help me find out the whereabouts of Hannah and see if you could locate her. Hurry up!" After a while, Chet called him. "Miss Hannah didn''t go to work today. Thest call was made from home. I will send you the contact of the property administrator. Do you want me to go there?" "No, I''ll go there on my own and have a look first! If I need you, I''ll contact you again!" As he gripped the steering wheel and stepped on the gas pedal, Frederick quickly hung up the phone. He rushed all the way to the vi and asked the security guards to open the gate. At the door, Frederick noticed that her car was parked there. It seemed that the lights were on in the house. He was quite puzzled as he knocked on the door. "Hannah, are you there?" He knocked on the door, but there was no response. The call still couldn''t be connected. What the hell was going on? This was a high-end vi area, not to mention that there were security guards around. Hence, ordinary people couldn''t get in without registration. The security guard said that there were no strange visitors that night. Why would she make such a call for help? Feeling a little anxious, Frederick uttered, "Do you have keys? Can you open the door?" The two security guards looked at each other and shook their heads. "Unless the owner gives us the key, we won''t have the key! Just now we called the internal line but it couldn''t get through. It seems that the phone isn''t ced in the right position. We also checked the surveince. Miss Sharman hasn''t been out yet and there were no outsiders entering. There shouldn''t be any big deal, right? How about we find a locksmith or call the police?" "This is a passcode security system! I''m sure any locksmith can definitely open it..." As soon as the security guards reminded him, Frederick remembered that he knew the passcode! Turning around, he quickly entered a few numbers. Once the passcode was entered correctly, the door mmed open and he rushed in. "Hannah, Hannah-" Taking a few big steps, he rushed into the bedroom on the second floor and Frederick was dumbfounded at once. He saw Hannah wearing a very thin, see-through nightgown. At this moment, her hair was let loose and she was holding a cat. There was a broken vase on the floor, along with a phone. On the other side, the record yer was making a crackling noise. N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. When their eyes met, Hannah spoke and she could hardly hide her joy. "Frederick?" He really came! Just as she was about to step forward, two strange men suddenly appeared at the door. They were both stunned and drooled. With a shriek, Hannah turned around and rushed into the bathroom. "Ah-" Only then did Fredericke to his senses. He turned around with a livid face and apologized, "Sorry! It''s all right now. You can leave now. Sorry to trouble you." Then, the two security guards went back downstairs. From the messy footsteps, Frederick could tell how excited they were! Indeed, the goddess-like figure who was admired by tens of thousands of people had dressed like this and appeared in front of them! At this moment, Frederick was panting from running earlier on and his brain was buzzing. After a while, Hannah came out in a white bathrobe and her face was pale with embarrassment. "What the hell is going on? What the hell are you doing? Why did you call me for help?" Chapter 135 Chapter 135 Holding the bathrobe, Hannah felt extremely embarrassed. "Frederick... I don''t know why I did that! I watched a series and there was an outstanding hero. I imagined you as the hero. I felt that it helps me with my acting skills..." It was all because of Hallie. Hallie called her out of the blue andined to her. After talking for a while, she fed Hannah some strange ideas, wanting her to test Frederick so that at least, she could make sure of his feelings for her before making her move. "I don''t know what triggered the cat as it kept on making trouble. It even broke a lot of my things and smashed my phone. My vintage gramophone had been ruined too... I didn''t know why I called you." Looking at the mess on the ground, there were indeed a few pieces of paper scattered on one side and there was a script on the other side. Frederick did not believe it, but since she said so, he had to follow along. "It''s alright! Tidy up and rest early!" As soon as Frederick turned around, Hannah went forward and grabbed him. "Frederick..." N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material. "Since you are here, have a drink before you leave!" Frederick pushed her hand away and replied indifferently, "It''s toote!" Stepping forward, Hannah hugged him with all her courage. "Frederick, the reason why you are willing toe here is that you are worried and you care for me, right? Don''t you understand my feelings for you? I don''t want to be treated as your sister just because of my rtionship with my cousin! Frederick, can you stay here tonight?" Frederick frowned and looked at her coldly, "Hannah, can''t you see the change of color in my eyes?" Shocked by his hostility, she let go of him subconsciously. "I don''t care!" Of course, she saw it! But, it didn''t matter, did it? This only showed that he had slept with a virgin. She didn''t care about sharing him with others! She was a virgin too. But, she was confident and not afraid of losing! She will not lose! "But, I care! If you are not Danica''s cousin or my so-called sister, I won''t even bother to look at you! I don''t like women, especially when they take the initiative toe onto me! You are a nobledy, don''t make yourself look cheap!" Frederick''s words were merciless. Hannah had never been turned down so cruelly before. Hence, tears escaped her eyes and rolled down her cheeks in an instant. "Are you admitting the fact that you still like my cousin Danica? What about that woman you slept with? What''s the difference between her and me? Why can''t I be the one? Is... is she the woman who changed your eyes?" Was it just because that woman was lucky to be first to get that opportunity? What on earth was he talking about when he said he didn''t like women? He kissed a woman on the street! In fact, she still didn''t understand what he meant. He would take the initiative for the woman that he liked! "Danica is not the same! She is way different! Don''t waste your time on me! Hannah, I will never be merciful to any woman! If you still want to be my sister, I will treat you to dinner the next time when you are here! Otherwise--" After giving her a long meaningful look, Frederick turned around and left. His steps were somewhat a little lonely, then he uttered, "Remember to lock the door." He started the engine and drove for a distance, but Frederick halted out of the blue. He took out a cigarette and lit it up. The white smoke swirled around him and his face faintly showed a bittersweet smile. "Danica!" he murmuered. He shut his eyes, but the blurry image was reced by another clear, angry, and gorgeous face. He suddenly opened his eyes and put out the cigarette in his hand. "Oh, no! Alicia..." Starting the engine, he stepped on the gas right away. At this time, in private room No. 7, Alicia was squinting and her mind was empty. No one knew what she was thinking for a long time. It was not until her arm that was supporting her forehead was sore that she looked at the time. It was half past ten already? If it was a normal hotel, it should have been closed a long time ago! She knew that he would note back! Sheughed at herself for waiting that long. She was speechless. The scene where she was abandoned by Jeremy at the wedding was floating in her mind. In the past, she used to have a clear intuition, but she still had hope for her wedding. All her hopes shattered and her broken heart was instantly crushed into pieces. She had promised herself that for the rest of her life, she would not be abandoned for the second time! She clenched her fists and adjusted her breathing. Alicia calmly raised her hand and spoke, "Waiter, bill please..." As soon as she took out her wallet, what the waiter said made her fuming with anger. She wanted to curse. "How much is it again?" "Miss, it will be eight thousand and eight hundred dors!" What the f*ck! It was just a meal, yet it cost about almost half of her month''s sry? "Frederick, I hate you!" She cursed him several times in her heart. "Can I use a credit card?" The waiter lowered his head as he was a little helpless. "Master Clements can..." The implication was that Alicia couldn''t do that! Alicia bombarded the waiter with questions before reluctantly taking out her card and handed it to him. When she walked out of the hotel, she was mad. That b*stard! Why did he bring her to a ce so far away? She even got stood up and she even had to take a cab back! At the thought of spending tens of dors again, Alicia only felt that this meal made her exasperated all over. She was enraged to the core. As soon as she jumped into the taxi, she didn''t notice that her phone was ringing in her bag. "Sorry. The person you have called cannot be reached. Please call againter. Sorry..." Frederick was so anxious at the fact that he couldn''t get in touch with her. He was not sure whether she had gone home. Therefore, he had to go to Seventh Hotel. When he walked to the door of the private room, he saw that the waiter had already opened the window and was cleaning the room up. He did not stop. He turned around and strode out again. Again, he made another call, but no one answered. Frederick vaguely knew that he was inexcusable this time. If something really happened to Hannah, it would be easier for him to exin, but it turned out to be a prank! If he told Alicia this, there would be no trust between them anymore. After getting into the car, he stepped on the gas and rushed home. When he entered the house, it was nearly 12 o''clock. He saw a figure on the bed as soon as he entered the room. He walked forward and gazed at her sleeping face for quite some time. Frederick stroked her soft hair and bowed his head to kiss her forehead as an apology. Then, he quietly took his pajamas and went into the bathroom. With the sound of running water, Alicia slowly opened her eyes while clenching the sheets under her body with her hands before gradually dozing off again. Chapter 136 Chapter 136 That night, Frederick had been driving and running around. He was exhausted. After taking a shower, he went straight to bed. Tiredness welled up in him. He carefully held her in his arms and his heart seemed to calm down in an instant. Before he closed his eyes, he lowered his head and kissed her on her forehead. He mumbled, "Sorry..." Alicia didn''t know whether she was hallucinating. Until a steady breathing sound could be heard, she slowly opened her eyes again, in a trance for some reason. She didn''t know if it was because she had slept too much during the day or that she was devastated., she had insomnia that night. The next day, when Frederick opened his eyes, he was holding a pillow in his arms. The bed was empty! He stretched his arms as he let go of the pillow. All of a sudden, he felt empty in his heart. It seemed that it was Alicia''s first time getting up earlier than he did! Only when he hot up did he found that the sun was already shining brightly. It was almost nine o''clock! No wonder she was gone! It was rare for him to sleep so deeply. It seemed that lighting the incense the night before had helped him effectively! Without thinking too much, he took a shower and went to work. The next two days, Frederick was busy and Alicia had been heading out early and returning home late. They rarely met, let alone speak. In a blink of an eye, it was the end of the month. Looking at her sry statement, Alicia was upset that she had lost three days'' worth of sry. That month, she really couldn¡¯t make ends meet. After calcting all her expenses, her breathing became rapid. She was short of at least 30,000 dors! Thinking of this, Alicia got upset again. It was all his fault! He wanted to treat her to a meal, yet she ended up paying for it which cost about a few thousand dors! She couldn''t go on like this. In less than two months, she would be forced to loan money. When she thought of her father in the hospital, she felt a wave of pain in her heart. She logged in to Whatsapp and sent a few messages to Victoria. They chatted for a while before Alicia bluntly told her the purpose of texting her. [What a pity! I know you liked that design brochure a lot. I''ll keep an eye on it for you if there''s another chance! I''ll let you know if there is any part-time job or a job with a high sry!] [Thank you!] Maybe God was fair after all! If meeting Lindsay was her greatest disaster, then the reunion with Victoria made Alicia feel that Victoria was here to save her! These past few times, she got a few jobs thanks to Victoria. Whether it was a small gain or a clear understanding of someone''s nature, this friend made her feel particrly moved. It had been a long time since she had such a friend whom she could trust and be on good terms with! Then, she sent a few cute ''kissing'' emoji. A few minutester, Victoria texted her, saying, [Dear, are you interested in being on the cover of a magazine?] Alicia hesitated for a moment and replied, [Is it for... journal of underwear?"] In this era, magazines were not that popr! Although she wanted to make money, she did not want to take photos only with underwear. Moreover, she was not so open-minded. After a while, Victoria called her. "Hey, what are you thinking about? It is a high-end magazine. I heard that they are short of a female model! The protagonist seems to be a male model or a male star! The sry isn''t that much, only about a few thousand dors. You know that''s about the price they can pay you just for taking two pictures, right? However, many smallpanies in the industry still need models and publicity. You are so beautiful and good-looking. If it works out, you may even be famous and have a few more simr jobs in the future. You only have to pose for a while, at most two hours. I am thinking, if you don''t mind, you can earn some cash and show off your beautiful face for a bit." In fact, Victoria was afraid that Alicia''s man would mind it. However, Alicia didn''t mention much about him and Victoria had been embarrassed to ask! She knew that deep down, Alicia was still prideful. She was afraid that one mistake would damage their friendship. After all, there were some things that couldn''t be shared between best friends. She understood that. "Why would I mind it? I just want to make more money to help my family! As long as I don''t have to wear a bikini and all that, I will ept it!" She had ovee even the most difficult time. She would not cross the bottom boundary which she had set for herself. Not only for herself but also for her parents. If she really went that low, her parents would not forgive her even when her father woke up and they get reunited! She had been raised as a princess since she was a child! Even if they were in a bad state, she was still a princess. At least in her heart, she was! "Then, I''ll ask for you. If there''s any news, I''ll contact you! But Alicia, online shopping is so popr nowadays and the demand forwork models is huge! If you are willing, I know a few factories and some websites. But, the workload is too much. You have to spend the whole day on the photoshoot and you''ll be very tired! If you work part-time, I''m afraid you can''t take it! However, those are major factories in the wholesale market. In terms of sry, it is really a lot. Those models who have to wear a bikini obviously will get higher pay as they have to show off their bodies." After hearing Victoria''s words, Alicia was a little tempted. Text content ? N?velDrama.Org. "Vicki, I''m not afraid of being tired! You know, I¡¯ve been working in my office every day tranting texts. I''m not tired at all. If there''s anything that thepany needs in the future, you can ask them for me. As long as it''s a properpany, I can ept it!" "No problem! If there is any job where you can earn money easily, I will inform you! But you should pay attention to whatever you do. Nowadays, society is full of all kinds of people. Us, women are in a weak position, and it is even more dangerous for beautiful women!" "Got it..." After chatting for a while, they hung up, and Alicia''s mood was slightly better. That day after work, Alicia didn''t want to go home. Hence, she went to the sanatorium to visit her father. Beside the bed, she talked to him but she didn''t know what she was talking about. When she came to her senses, she noticed that the sky was already getting dark and sighed. "Dad, it''s time for me to go home! Mom and I are very well, and I''ll take good care of her for you. You''ll get better soon, and well wait for you... It''ll be a reunion!" Alicia sniffed and was about to get up when she suddenly felt a tug in her hand. When she looked back and saw her hand being pulled slightly, she immediately shouted excitedly. "Dad! Doctor! My father is moving¡ª" Then, there was chaos. Alicia was being pushed aside, but she was also excited and tearful. When the doctor finished checking, her voice was still trembling. "Doctor, is my father going to wake up soon?" "Miss nchard, don''t be too agitated. In fact, this is the patient''s conditioned reflex. This kind of situation may be caused by a physical reaction that was triggered by a certain stimtion in the body. Of course, it may also be an act of consciousness! But at the moment, your father has no signs of waking up..." Feeling like she was on cloud nine before falling to the ground the next second, Alicia''s hope got shattered. She burst into tears in an instant. Chapter 137 Chapter 137 "Miss nchard, please don''t be like this. Anyway, your father is in a good condition! You should be happy! The medical treatment needs to be done one step at a time. Sometimes, it''s not a good thing if one recovers too quickly as it might be abnormal." She kept nodding, but Alicia was already choked with sobs. Just moments ago, she really thought that her father would wake up! "Your father''s current situation shows that he can perceive the outside world. Maybe some parts of his body are still hindering him, thus he can''t wake uppletely. Once he breaks through it, he can recover naturally. The illness coulde overwhelmingly and the healing takes time. The patient has recovered very well up till now! Only your persistence can create a miracle for the patient! As long as you don''t give up, there is still hope!" "Thank you, Doctor. I know, I won''t give up..." N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material. Maybe she had been too worked up, thus when she went out of the hospital, Alicia still couldn''t stop crying. She squatted down on the road and cried uncontrobly again. Just as Marshall got out of his car, he saw her and ran over with a few big strides. "Alicia, what''s wrong?" Marshall stretched out his hand and wanted to help her up. Looking up, Alicia stood up with tears in her reddened eyes. Looking at him, she was still sobbing but she had an alert face. "Don''t be afraid, I mean no harm! Why are you here alone? Is there something wrong? Tell me and I''ll see if I could help." Seeing that she was crying pitifully and her face was a little dirty, Marshall took out his clean handkerchief and wanted to wipe it for her subconsciously. However, Alicia thought that he wanted to take the opportunity to ost her or to take advantage of her, therefore she took a step back instantaneously. "It''s none of your business. You are so nosy!" With a roar, she turned around and ran away. After a pause, Marshall was in a trance for a long time. Then, he pinched his face and mumbled, "Do I look like a bad person?" God knew that this was his first time taking the initiative to get close to a woman! "Is this woman blind?" It was clear that he was being despised, but somehow, Marshall''s eyes were still fixed on her. After a while, he saw a white Bentley heading out... "I didn''t realize that she''s a rich woman!" He chuckled. No wonder she had such a temperament and was so cocky! At first nce, she seemed to have a hot-temper, difficult to tame and get close to. However, he happened to be intrigued by women with such temper! Instead of chasing after her, Marshall turned and entered the hospital building. Alicia was devastated and stepped on the gas pedal all the way. After finding a ce, Alicia stopped the car. As darkness came, the nightlife in the city began. The streets were full of noise, creating a lively atmosphere. Walking to the pedestrian street on one side, Alicia felt that she needed to calm down. Hence, she went to buy ice cream. She ate as she strolled along the way, but her mood was indescribably gloomy. In the past, whenever she encountered something, her father would shoulder it for her. If she was afraid, she would hide behind her father. There was always someone watching her back. But at present, she could only watch him helplessly. She was really tired. She missed the days when her father was there for her! Her father had warm hands. As long as she held it, she felt like she had endless power. In the past, she was not afraid of anything. It seemed like her father would stand in front of her like a mountain, protecting her. Except for the matter regarding Jeremy, he had never pped her. When her father was there, she didn''t have to worry about anything... With a faint sigh, Alicia sat down on a lounge chair at a corner with a tired look on her face. "Dad, I miss you so much." When she was a child, her father would buy her ice cream in the middle of the night. Her mother would sometimes me her for being so willful, but he said that he would always protect her and spoil her. She was his gem and needed to be treasured before he ran out of chances to do so. Because his daughter would grow up one day and get married! Thinking of her father, Alicia couldn''t help but sniff again as she ate her favorite ice cream. Raising her head and looking at the door of the mall across the street, a big neon sign suddenly caught her attention. They were hiring part-time staff? After throwing away the ice cream in her hand, Alicia ran over. Friday to Sunday, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. every night? One thousand and five hundred dors? It was about five hundred dors an hour! She could have five thousand dors in three days! Feeling a little excited, Alicia went in and inquired about it. It turned out that they were doing a promotion for a new perfume and there was amission of up to 50% of the sales! This was simply too tempting! She heard that the store was having a promotional period of a few days. Since the store was quite big and sessful, it should not be a scam. Hence, she immediately registered. ording to the rules, she first had to pay 200 dors for the deposit. Then, she took a perfume with a detailed manual back home. When she left, Alicia''s mood was much better. Looking at the shining starry sky, she seemed to havee back to life in an instant. "Dad, are you blessing me? I have worked so hard, and now I have be sessful. I can take things on my own. You will be happy when you see me! You must get better as soon as possible..." Alicia drove home after gathering her emotions. After venting for a while, the pressure on her was relieved a little. When she entered her house, she was in a good mood and hummed subconsciously. She did not pay attention that the light was on when she entered. She was humming as she took her time walking in. After taking off her shoes, she raised her head and suddenly met a pair of gloomy and cold eyes. She instantly halted! "What did you do for the whole night? Don''t you know what time it is?" Frederick scolded. She came back home at eleven o''clock. He waited for her for three hours! Looking down, Alicia ced the bag down slowly and pouted her lips subconsciously. She just didn¡¯t want toe back early! Looking down, Frederick''s eyes fell on the shopping bag in her hand: No wonder she was in a good mood! She went shopping after all. When Alicia didn''t know what excuse to make, Frederick''s voice became soft automatically, "Don''t be home sote in the future. You have to be back before ten o''clock!" Alicia responded with no emotions, "Okay, I''m going to get changed then!" The next second, the beautiful figure had vanished. Frederick was stunned while holding a ss of red wine. Was it his illusion? Why did he feel like she wasn''t into him? Not only did she not cook for him, but she also didn''t bother to ask if he had eaten or not? He wondered about this. Was it because of the way he talked earlier on? Was she upset? For a moment, Frederick''s eyebrows were snapped together as if they couldn''t be parted! In the bathroom, Alicia sighed while taking a shower. Why hadn''t he gone for a business trip yet? Shouldn''t he have some social activities to attend to? Why did hee back so early? It was really annoying! In the past, she couldn''t wait to be together with him every minute, but at this moment, Alicia had a feeling that she wanted to die every minute when she saw him. Human beings were really strange creatures! When you liked someone, you would love him to death. But, when you hated someone, you would hate him from his head to his heel! Wrapped in a towel, Alicia looked into the mirror and saw a beautiful figure. She then uttered with her head hung low, "How can I avoid him?" Chapter 138 Chapter 138 She was exhausted. She really didn''t want to deal with him nor be close to him! Let alone be intimate with him! However, she felt that the reason why he came back that early was mostly to do those intimate stuff with her! She didn''t want to be deeply involved in such a disappointing rtionship! She would not make the same mistake for the second time. She was not being careful, instead, she was just trying to be safe than sorry! She was afraid of being hurt again. She could not afford to lose. If the thing that happened three years ago happened again, she was really afraid that she wouldpletely fall apart and never be able to get up. Perhaps, God was too kind to her. Her love rtionships were destined not to end happily. She casually took a small bottle of perfume and sprayed it all over her body. Suddenly, she came to her senses and realized that there was a faint jasmine fragrance in the air. "Will it work?" After thinking for a while, she shook her head. His obsession with cleanliness was obviously based on his mood. Maybe, he would ask her to take a shower again! This method was unreliable! "I got it!¡± With a sh of inspiration, Alicia turned around and went out. She took a piece of clean menstrual pad from her bag, then only she picked up the hairdryer and blew her hair. At this time, Frederick was still looking for food in the refrigerator downstairs. In the end, he reheated some bread with ham to fill his stomach. Back in the room, Frederick didn''t even bother to take a shower. After brushing his teeth, he came out from the bathroom to see that Alicia had already got in bed, lying under the quilt. Text content ? N?velDrama.Org. Looking at her on the bed, Frederick frowned. He couldn''t tell what was wrong. Seeing that it was almost 12 o''clock, he went to bed too. After hey down, he sensed that Alicia seemed to be maintaining a certain position at a distance away from him. He reached out his hand to pull her over. ''''What''s wrong? Are you unwell?" he asked. Why did she not say a word since she came back? Alicia wriggled her body and shook her head as she muttered, "I''m a little tired and sleepy..." Just as he was about to say something, a pungent fragrance hit him. He turned his head and sneezed, "Achoo!" Then, he took a piece of tissue and covered his nose. "Where did you get such a cheap-smelling perfume?" What was the point of putting on so much perfume in the middle of the night? Sitting up, just like the past, Alicia raised her hand and sniffed her arm. "I''m going to sleep on the sofa then!" She was very eager to do so! How melodramatic! Such a noble man was indeed unsuitable for a nobody like her! Turning around, she picked up the pillow. Frederick reached out and grabbed onto her waist. "That''s not what I meant..." Thinking about it, the reason why women sprayed perfume at night was to please a man. Although this fragrance did make him feel a little ufortable, after thinking about it, he felt inexplicably happy in his heart and his tone softened. "Perhaps, the smell is too strong and I''m not used to it at the moment. I still like the light scent on your body. It''s better than any perfume!" He lowered his head and kissed her gently on her shoulder. However, what he said did not make Alicia any happier. It was clear that he had disliked the smell of her before. It was clear that in this house, the fragrance of jasmine could be smelled everywhere... As expected, men''s words were all bullsh*t. They were all lies! His words were the same as that cr*p''s. He could speak sweet words to people and make them feel ted. One day, he would stop saying what he didn''t mean. Alicia retorted in her heart. She pinched her thigh slightly. Just like the past, Alicia suppressed her unstable emotions and wanted the hope and emotion that she shouldn''t have, to fade away. She ced the pillow back in the same ce while Frederick stroked her hair and lowered his head to give her a kiss. He hugged her soft body and couldn''t help feeling a little emotional. His actions were overbearing yet gentle, always giving her a kind of unexinable feeling. Even if her heart strongly hinted that she should restrain from this, Alicia still surrendered to his affectionate and superb kiss. Her body and mind eventually rxed... It was not until a force had climbed onto her body that she opened her eyes suddenly and found that she had been pressed under someone. She raised her hand trying to stop him. "No, not today... We can''t do it!" His breath was hot and it was obvious that Frederick had been provoked. "Just once. Don''t worry, I''ll be gentle!" Alicia shook her head several times. She had tried her best to suppress the desire in her heart too. In fact, this intimacy was not as bad as she had imagined. At least, in her memory, when she was with him, even at this moment, her heart would be full of joy and desire. However, she was afraid that she would fall into this trap, lose her mind, and finally get defeated. Looking away, she spoke, "I''m on my period... Let''s not do it for today!" "Period?" She had it a while ago. How could she have it again so soon? Subconsciously, his hand reached down to feel it. In the end, he could only suppress his desire. Hearing his questioning tone, Alicia exined right away, "Perhaps I wasn''t feeling well recently, thus my hormones may have changed a little... I''m sorry!" She didn''t know why did she apologize, but when she realized it, she already blurted it out. Moreover, she felt ufortable in her heart. It was really not good to talk nonsense or lies! "Fool, it''s not your fault!" Although the desire in his heart had not vanished yet, Frederick was a person of determination and self-control. He had his desires, but he did not want to be driven by it. He bowed his head and kissed her on her forehead. He hugged her and did not dare to move again. After a while, he said, "I''m going to take a shower!" She could clearly feel his strong desire and the sound of running water could be heard. However, Alicia felt that she had been tortured and could not help sighing. Why did she suddenly feel so guilty? Soon, Frederick came out. That night, he still hugged her and cuddled her to sleep for the whole night... The next day, Frederick opened his eyes habitually to see that she was already gone again! As soon as he got up, he didn''t look good. Why did she leave so early again? A fit of unknown anger suddenly rose in his heart, making him exasperated all over. He removed the quilt. Only then did he find a piece of paper on the bedside table. [Hubby, I''m quite busy recently. I have a meeting today, therefore I have left early. I have prepared breakfast and ced it on the table for you!] The handwriting was delicate, followed by a smiley face drawn by her. In an instant, Frederick smiled from ear to ear. He got up to eat the food she had prepared after washing up. There were doughnuts, buns, soy milk, and some other dishes on the table. Of course, he never thought that this sumptuous breakfast was onlypensation for Alicia''s lies the night before. After enjoying a nice breakfast, he answered a call before getting up and walked out the door... Chapter 139 Chapter 139 Ever since that incident, Alicia had been heading out early and returning homete for the next two days. However, Frederick did not take it to heart. In addition, since she said she was on her period, the two of them simply cuddled to sleep every day. Soon, it was Friday. Alicia had arranged everything and double- checked them before she began to prepare for her evening part-time job. As she didn''t know much about perfume, she wanted to do somest-minute research on the Inte. As soon as she opened the webpage, a piece of news suddenly popped up. [A rising star in the design industry, the sessor of Master Nirva?] It was her? Hannah Sharman? In the photo, she was holding something like a trophy or a certificate. The man on her side was Frederick! Looking at the two in the photo, Alicia''s heart suddenly sank but she still clicked on the picture. The picture was taken the night before? They went to an award ceremony the night before and met Master Nirva''s nephew. They had an enjoyable conversation and Hannah wouldter be introduced to Master Nirva? Looking at the photos of them whispering in each other''s ears and drinking, Alicia felt utterly displeased. It was obvious that Master Nirva''s nephew was very deferential towards Frederick in the picture. He obviously was doing it to show his respect towards Frederick. If it weren''t for Frederick and Carson, the prize would''ve belonged to Alicia! Alicia''s sharp nails from her clenched fists pricked her palms as she closed her eyes from the heartache. Was she really not meant to be a designer? She had been studying and practicing professionally for so many years and had received some small awards too. Being a designer was her once a lifelong dream! However, because of the incident three years ago, she, as an inexperienced graduate, did not get the chance to make her designs widely known, thus there was no market for her works. She couldn''t pull through and had to give up. At present, she just wanted to get her hands on something memorable. Yet, she had once again lost her opportunity! Fashion trends kept changing all the time and it was very important to take the lead of the trend! However, she had been out of this industry for too long! Therefore, how could she know what was the current trend? Some things, once they had been let go, it would be much tougher to get them back! If it wasn''t for the incident a few years back, if she was still the samedy in Bayton City, even if her design wasn''t top-notch, she could at least have her own studio, just like Victoria! Perhaps, she might also have her own brand and some poprity too! However, this dream had currently be a regret of hers. She wondered if there would be a chance for her to continue pursuing her dream in this life. She didn''t expect that her small wish would be destroyed by him again! Why must it have something to do with him?Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org. If Hannah really became Master Nirva''s student, Alicia would despise him even more! Couldn''t she have a career and love at the same time? Why were all the men who were closest to her, the ones to destroy her career? This feeling was absolutely terrible! Suddenly, Alicia was not in the mood to browse the inte anymore. Therefore, she shut it down right away. At this time, her cell phone rang. "Victoria?" Learning that Victoria had helped her acquire a part-time job, Alicia quickly lowered her voice and murmured, "Let''s talk on Whatsapp, I am still in my office." There was a rule in thepany that employees were not allowed to get a part-time job. Although sometimes the superiors would turn a blind eye, it would be best not to be too conspicuous about it. Victoria had acquired a job that required Alicia to be on the cover of a magazine. The shooting would be on Saturday morning. As for the time taken, it would depend on their efficiency on that day and the sry would be 8,000 dors. However, Alicia had to go through an interview first, it wasn''t a guarantee that she''ll get the job. Aftermunicating for a while, Alicia agreed after seeing that she had time for it. They were on the phone for more than half an hour. After finishing the call, Alicia quickly printed the work report and packed it up to prepare for her work at night. As the work venue was in the opposite direction of her house and Alicia was afraid of beingte for her work too, she just bought a bun to fill her stomach and rushed to her job. As soon as she arrived, she was informed that there was a performance on the stage. There were four young part-time promoters too. Thepany also sent two men to lead the way, and each of them was responsible to promote it at one stretch of the street. The others would distribute flyers in front of the stage. Of course, there was nomission for the ones who distributed the flyers! As for the three promoters, each of them had to sell at least one set toplete the task. Otherwise, 200 dors would be deducted from their wage! Each of them was given ten sets of gift boxes. One set of gift boxes was 199 dors, which was abination of miniature perfumes. Alicia wanted to give it a try, therefore she chose to promote the perfume. There were 3 forks in the street, each with a manageable crowd size. The two other promoters made their choices first, which are to work in the prosperous area. Thus, she was left to work in thest street. In her opinion, it was not about the crowds but her promoting and persuading skills. After putting on the vest that the store had provided which had the brand''s logo, Alicia began to work. That night, everything went extremely well. In the end, she sold a total of five sets. Thus, she earned an extra 400 dors after deducting the onepulsory set. The owner of the shop was quite credible as he paid them on the spot. Alicia was full of confidence and was in a good mood as she left. When she got home, Frederick had not returned home yet. After feeling down for a few seconds, her mood got better eventually. After taking a shower and getting into bed, she dozed off instantly due to exhaustion. As soon as she fell asleep, Frederick got home and he entered the room while taking off his tie. He was inexplicably in a good mood once he saw her. After working and apanying the clients for the whole day, he was exhausted as well. After taking a shower, he went to bed too. Both of them fell into a deep sleep. The next day was Saturday. Alicia had to attend the interview, hence she freed up her morning. The interview was at nine, thus she slept a little longer than usual. As for Frederick, he had to apany an important client. Therefore, he left before the clock hit seven in the morning. Once again, the two of them did not interact with each other. Alicia did a ten-minute high-intensity dance while warming up breakfast after she woke up. She knew from experience that her body and face would look the best after doing an exercise. Her face would look slimmer and it could be seen clearly in the mirror. She felt that being in a good state would help her get the job. She prepared a warm cup of ck coffee which was said to help in reducing water retention. After eating a little bit of corn to fill her stomach, she drove to the shooting site. On the way, Victoria called her and invited her to have lunch after the shoot when she was free. After arriving at the building in a hurry, Alicia couldn''t help but be shocked by the majestic buildings in front of her. After a series of questions from the staff there, she sessfully entered the building and the vignce in her heart died down a little. Nothing would happen in broad daylight in such a proper ce. It was as if she had entered a maze. After walking around in circles twice, she felt dizzy and disoriented. She followed the signboards, yet she couldn''t find the elevator. Thus, she stopped a cleaner to ask for directions. "Hello! Miss, may I know where the elevator is, please? I''m going to the 16th floor!" Then, Alicia trotted all the way. She turned left and right before rushing into the elevator in thest second. The other elevator arrived as soon as she entered. Trevor, who wasing out from that elevator, looked back in doubt... Chapter 140 Chapter 140 Did he mistake her for someone else? What was she doing there? Trevor wondered. At this time, his assistant took a step forward and asked, "Master Trevor, what''s wrong?" Trevor turned around and paused for a moment. Then, he took a nce at the parking lots near the elevator as he questioned, "Is there any big event today? Will there be any outsiders?" "This ce is not open to the public on Saturdays. However, the broadcast studios and some working studios have something arranged. Thus, it''s not surprising to have strangers. Is there any problem?" "Nothing. It''s just that I think I saw an acquaintance!" How could his cousin''s womane to such a ce? People who knew Frederick knew that he really didn''t like to be involved with women in this industry! "Do you need me to inquire about it? Those present in the studios today are all regr clients whom we have long-term cooperation with!" "There''s no need. Let''s go!" No one dared to cause any trouble in his territory! Fortunately, Alicia arrived right on time, running and panting. When she entered the studio, she found that there were about eight people who came for the tryout, where a few of them looked familiar. Although she couldn''t name them, she felt that she had seen them on the inte or in a magazine before. In short, they all looked familiar to her. The women were all tall and beautiful, wearing dresses, high heels, and morous makeup. Alicia felt a little embarrassed as she was just wearing a loose sweater with trousers and a pair of t shoes. Wouldn''t makeup be provided during the tryout? Shouldn''t they wear something that was easy to be removed instead? Suddenly, she felt that she made this trip for nothing. Text content ? N?velDrama.Org. Several women were gathered on one side in twos and threes. They were either checking their makeup orbing their hair. She didn''t know anyone, thus she stood at a corner and waited. "I heard that Master Dn will be taking part today! He is a famous top- notch photographer in the country who specializes in taking portraits! It''s difficult to hire him." "I heard that he''s very strict while taking photos. Also, he scolded a famous star, which made her cry like a baby. If the person doesn''t cooperate with him or if he doesn''t like them, he''ll stop taking photos of the person!" "Well, of course! Do you think it''s easy to earn money? Have you heard? Miss Hannah is so popr now because he took some photos of herst time. The pictures turned out beautifully and beyond imagination! It is said that he is so good that he can express the best side of a person with a static picture. Therefore, the person who he has taken pictures of and is published in a magazine will be a hot topic for quite some time!" "Hence, is today our lucky day or what?" "I heard that today''s shooting was initially arranged for men only, but I don''t know why it has been changed to a couple shooting all of a sudden. I also heard that the male model is a super famous handsome guy. I wonder who that could be." "I''m also looking forward to it. Even if I didn''t get chosen, maybe I can have a little interaction with my idol!" "Gee!" As Alicia nced at them from the corner of her eyes, she noticed that a fewdies had pulled down their tight-fitting low-cut dress to show off their chest. She couldn''t help but sneer. Was it exactly what she was thinking? They didn''t mind it as long as there was a handsome idol, did they? Were they stupid? While they were talking, a burst of footsteps could be heard. Then, Alicia saw a group of people coming in. Some carried bags while some carried cameras. The staff members in charge of setting up the backdrop and lights also appeared. They were whispering to each other but no one knew what they were talking about. A few secondster, a mixed- race man with a goatee, who was wearing a casual t-shirt and jeans, entered the room as well. He scanned the room before heading straight in. At this time, an excited cry came from the side, "It''s Dn, it''s really Master Dn¡ª " It turned out that he was a photographer. She didn''t expect him to be so young! While she was looking around, she heard a shriek. When she looked back, she saw a familiar face and thought, "It''s him?" "Wow! It''s Brian Haskell, the super- rich young master! It''s really Brian! He''s the most popr movie star in the movie and television industry. Wow, he''s so charming..." Seeing that a woman''s eyes went round in amazement, Alicia really wanted to tell them, "That''s because you haven''t seen Frederick before! What a group of ignorantdies!" Although Brian was also very handsome with defined facial features, ifpared with Frederick, they werepletely different. Brian''s indifference and coolness, and even his nobleness, somehow felt like a masquerade. He could not get rid of the traces of being trained that way as a celebrity. Frederick, on the other hand, waspletely different. He was born with elegance and nobleness. Besides, with the advent of time, he was reserved, domineering, and calm. He should be the man people looked up to. In fact, Jeremy''s appearance was not bad either. As for Frederick''s friends, they all had their own merits, and each of them had their own special charm too. Alicia couldn''t understand their exaggerated reactions at all as she was used to seeing goodlooking guys. Why did she think of him at this moment? What a bummer! She shook her head, raised her head, and suddenly saw a pair of seductive eyes. Their eyes met, and Brian''s lips curved upwards, showing a handsome smile. As he strode in, he couldn''t help but turn around to look at her frequently. "Dn-" Brian stepped forward to give his friend a hug and whispered a few words in his ear. Not knowing if it was her illusion, but Alicia felt that they were looking at her. At this time, the assistant''s voice could be heard. "Dear beautifuldies, thank you so much for your support. Everyone will get a number and we will arrange the sequence for everyone to have a tryout one by one. As for the steps, the professionals will exin them to you. If there is any problem, you can ask me or Michelle. I am Chris by the way." Soon, Alicia was led to change her clothes. It turned out that there was only one requirement for the tryout. Everyone would wear the same clothes and the same lipstick. It was simple and fast after all! After changing into a T-shirt, Alicia felt that it fit her just fine. When she walked out, she heard all kinds ofints. "Why does this shirt make my waist look so fat? It doesn''t entuate my good figure!" A woman was tying her clothes around her waist to show her slim waist as she said this. On the other side, a woman also shouted. "Oh, I''m so unlucky! Why don''t they provide different sizes? It''s notfortable to wear at all..." Only then did she realize that all the clothes were of the same size. That little bit of sticity was basically useless on different people. Big and talldies would be at a disadvantage, while petite ladies wouldn''t be able to show off their figures. Looking at the shirt on her body which was a little loose, she felt that it was okay. Anyway, she would only need to wear it for a while! Alicia was assigned No.7 and she was almost thest one at the tryout. Hence, Alicia walked very slowly. As soon as she stepped into the waiting room, a low chuckle was heard. "That''s right! I''m sure it''s not the same! I have a good feeling about her. She''s very... impulsive!" Chapter 141 Chapter 141 Brian, along with Dn? They were talking in a secretive way and had a look of maliciousness on their faces. Moreover, they weremunicating in Russian. It was obvious that they didn''t want other people to understand what they were saying. But she happened to be a Russian interpreter! Alicia felt disgusted as she listened to their conversation. Suddenly, she remembered the conversation between the two young girls earlier. "Could it be that they are really talking about some hidden rules?" Doubts surfaced in her heart. With another low-pitchedugh, the photographer said, "No. 7?" He spoke Russian fluently and it could be seen that he was quite close with Brian! Alicia''s heart skipped a beat. She lowered her eyes and thought, "Are they talking about me?" At this time, Brian put his arm around Dn''s shoulder as he nodded and smiled. "Yeah, how could I portray love scenes if I don''t have any feelings towards my partner? I am sure you will agree with me. Just give me a chance..." Later, the two of them walked to the other side with their arms around each other''s shoulders. Alicia didn''t hear anything much after that, but she felt suspicious. Did they really mean what she thought? Did he have more say than the photographer? If that was the case, then she was unlucky. Why would she even join the tryout then? It would just be a waste of time. Although she was not feeling veryfortable about it, she knew that he certainly wouldn''t dare to mess around. There were so many people around; it was impossible for him to do anything with bad intentions. Besides, he knew that she had some connections with the Clements family. Thinking about that, she suppressed her unhappiness again. The tryout was quite easy as everyone would take a group photo together before they would stand with Brian with their hands on each other''s shoulders. Everyone was assigned the same pose. When she got close to Brian, she red at him subconsciously but it happened to be photographed by the photographer. Instead, she was praised by the photographer. "Very good!" As soon as Brian went closer to her, she noticed that he was very excited. Then, Brian stuck his head out and couldn''t helpughing. "How is it? My rmendation is good, isn¡¯t it?" "She''s a very beautiful girl! She''s very photogenic! We can make this work!" Thest sentence was in Russian too! Soon, the result was out. As expected, Alicia was selected. When she was changing her clothes, she received tons of res. Everyone''s look was so vicious as if they wanted to cut her into pieces. Looking away, Alicia could only pretend that she didn''t notice it. That''s right. How could she not be hated by others since she was so lucky to be selected? Anyway, she was not the one who made the decision and she did not despise money either! Thinking of this, Alicia followed an assistant to the dressing room. As far as she knew, she would need to take two sets of pictures. One with casual sportswear and the other with a fashionable evening dress. It was said that the clothes were of those ssy and costly brands, and many big stars were not even qualified to wear them. These were all meaningless to her. As long as it wasn''t a bikini, she didn''t mind anything else. As it was a couple photoshoot, the photographer hoped that they could cultivate some tacit understanding. In the beginning, they talked andughed a little. Alicia behaved casually as they had just met once after all. But, due to what she had overheard by ident earlier, her good impression of him was greatly affected. For the sake of work, she would tolerate it! Aliciapleted the first two group photoshoots smoothly as they were required to stand at a distance from each other, with only their eyes meeting each others''. She then changed into a redce dress with her skin on the back revealed for thest group photoshoot. Her hair was tied up neatly. Even the enchanting ck flower on her shoulder was decorated with silver glitter. As soon as she walked out of the fitting room, the whole room was filled with the sound of gasping. "Wow, she''s like a zing rose. She has the temperament of an enchantress!" Dn casually took a photo, then he raised his hand and shouted excitedly, "Anna, apply more red lipstick on her! Fill her lips fully to bring out a little bit more charm!" "Okay!" Then, the makeup artist came with a cosmetic bag. First, she wrapped Alicia with ayer of cloth to cover her dress, then she did her makeup. Every time she did some touch- ups, she would From the makeup, Alicia could feel that Master Dn was serious about his work. If he felt something was wrong, he would definitely ask for a change, including the setting and lighting. Although what she saw was just a piece of white cloth, it had been altered several times. The lights surrounding her had been shifted several times as well. When Alicia got up, Brian had changed into an ebony-ck suit. He wore a red tie with his hair combed tidily. There was an expensive- looking watch on his wrist. He had the temperament of a noble gentleman. This time, there was a European-style sofa and some decorations on it as the photoshoot props. It was said that the clothes that they were wearing were worth more than five million dors. There were three people who did nothing else but be responsible for the outfits. Alicia felt uneasy as she would walk very carefully, for fear of ruining the outfit. They took two consecutive shots. One of them was sitting on the sofa and the other one was sitting on the edge of the sofa. Although the photographer showed the "OK" sign, it was obvious that he was very dissatisfied when he looked at the photo. Soon, Dn came over and voiced his remarks. "Miss nchard, your appearance is obviously very eye- catching and there is no problem. Your expression is alright, but you look a little stiff and reluctant. Do you understand? A real couple is very rxed andfortable with each other. You should not be nervous. You have to adjust yourself or imagine him as a man you love. Although this group of photos is focused on the male, women are the protagonists of this world and will be able to add colors to this artwork! The sooner you get it, the sooner we can finish our work, okay?" "Alright! I''ll try it!" This belongs to N?velDrama.Org - ?. After all, they were not lovers, how could she not resist? Turning around, Alicia took a deep breath as she wanted to finish her work as soon as possible. After all, she had another job at night, thus she could not waste a second! While she was adjusting her emotions, several people were heard discussing on the side. When they started the next session, the photographermunicated with him. Alicia was shocked. "What?" They wanted her toy on top of that nasty guy. What was wrong with them? "Miss nchard, the theme for this issue is to feel the love, a passionate and intimate love! You are very sexy, thus we''ve decided to change the n and your tattoos will be the spotlight. He will sit on the sofa while you will pose a kneeling posture. Later, there will be actors and actresses to show you the posture. It''s just a photo, you only have to pose. You don''t have to worry about anything else. You will be on top of him, taking control of the scene." Alicia couldn''t say no, therefore she had to do what he said. As soon as they demonstrated the action and pose, she almost fainted on the spot... Chapter 142 Chapter 142 Wasn''t this pose too sensual? The two men were posing as everyone in the studio burst intoughter. As for Alicia, she wondered if those two men were deliberately asking her to pose like that. The two men were demonstrating the pose for them in a serious manner. At the same time, there was another person directing their pose by instructing them where to ce their hands or where to look. She wondered if she was overthinking it. All of a sudden, a voice could be heard. "Let them do it! I''m having goosebumps just by looking at you two men. Let''s hurry up and finish this as soon as possible. I have to empty this ce in the afternoon!" Walking to the center, Brian gently lifted Alicia''s skirt hem and helped her up. He took a seat before calling her name. Then, Alicia stepped forward hesitantly while lifting the hem of her skirt. Bending over, she red at Brian and warned him in a low voice. "Don''t get sneaky or you''ll be finished!" Brian was shocked by her tone. Then, he couldn''t help but chuckle. Alicia was quite hot-tempered! Did she think of him as a pervert? Brian thought. He did have some feelings for her and had ulterior motives in taking pictures with her. In fact, he wasn''t really dirty-minded but he was just admiring her. It was an instinctive attraction and appreciation towards beautifuldies. He was not so despicable! After doing a few poses in a row, the end result was still unsatisfactory and Alicia began to be a little agitated. The makeup artist put on makeup for her while the photographer began to speak again. "Miss nchard, if you can''t express the feeling of love,just express your hatred. You can try to imagine that you are trying to seduce him and seeking revenge. Then, you will need to fall onto him and hook his neck. You don''t have to look at the camera on purpose. You just need to pose as instructed. Do you understand?" "Alright! I''ll try my best..." "You must be rxed! If not, it will look insincere. Just rx. You can try to imagine. Don''t be nervous, we are not in a hurry. Well take it slow. If we can''t finish by today, then well continue tomorrow!" Initially, the photographer just wanted her not to worry and not feel too stressed. However, with just one sentence, it hit Alicia. She didn''t have much time to waste. To her, efficiency was always of the utmost importance! What she needed most were money and time. She made up her mind and bit the bullet. The photographer adjusted the camera while Alicia was trying her best to pose. After looking at the camera, Dn spoke. "Excellent! Let''s do it again. Once you have posed, try to maintain the posture and move only after I''ve given the order. I''ll catch thest shot! Ready..." He made a gesture to the people around him and then turned to face the camera as he shouted, "Start!" Following the arrangement, Alicia repeated her actions. As soon as her hands were hooked around Brian''s neck, a cracking noise came from the side. "Ah-" Who was that? Alicia instinctively turned her head, fuming with rage. Subconsciously, she showed her enraged self through her gaze. Before she could understand the situation, she heard Dn shouting beside them, "Perfect! Two more angles and we are done!" When she got up, Alicia realized that it was arranged on purpose to capture the moment when she was looking back. Nheless, it was fine as long as she could finish the shoot. As she wanted to finish her work as soon as possible, she was quite cooperative for the following shots. She was told to sit on Brian''sp, which made her feel a little shy. She stepped forward and red at him. Brian ced his hand on her waist and chuckled, "Don''t worry, I dare not take advantage of you!" He was talking andughing on the surface, but only he himself knew how nervous and excited he was at this moment. His breathing seemed to have weakened as well. For the first time, he became nervous just by getting close to a woman. Taking a closer look at her, she was even more beautiful. She was perfect and wless like a Barbie doll with a fascinating fragrance. She was really a stunner who was born a beauty! The assistant helped her tidy up her skirt hem and adjust their posture in order to capture the most beautiful movements for thest two shots. Then, Dn held the camera and spoke. "Miss, raise your chin a little. You have to pout and rx a little... A little lower! The hem of your skirt has been folded, could someone tidy it up..." Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org. With the guidance and changes, shes of light went off. When Alicia felt that she was about to be a fossil, she finally heard the sound of liberation. "Okay! It''s a wrap!" She got up and was going to copse but she didn''t even dare to move recklessly! The clothes on her body were worth five million dors! If something were to happen to the dress, she might not be able to pay for it! She quickly headed into the changing room to remove her makeup and get changed. Master Dn was going through the films outside. He was obviously very excited! When he left, he even took the initiative to give her a business card, which shocked everyone. As soon as Alicia turned around, Brian blocked her path again. "Hey, Miss nchard, I was quite well- mannered, wasn''t I? Give me a chance and let''s have a meal together." It was almost two o''clock! Shooting him a re, Alicia only felt that he was being too unusual. "Well-mannered? That''s how you are supposed to act! Only insensible humans will take credit for suchmon courtesy. You are being so shameless." "You know how to speak Russian?" Brian asked in surprise with some admiration. "So what if I do!" Looking at him, Alicia continued, "Next time, be careful when you speak!" With a wave of her hand, Alicia strode away. At the door, she looked back and rolled her eyes at him, making a face showing how disgusted she felt. Out of the blue, Brianughed. What an adorable woman! All of a sudden, he wondered why he hadn''t encountered her earlier. That night, Alicia still went to sell perfume. With the experience of the day before, this day went by smoothly as well. When she finished her work, she only had two sets left. Although the days were spent satisfyingly, she was exhausted. After finishing her work, she felt extremely hungry. Hence, she bought two pieces of bread and a cup of soy milk from a store before heading to the parking lot. At the intersection, she was devouring a steaming-hot bread. She was not in a hurry at all. She inadvertently looked up at the opposite side of the road and saw a magnificent hotel. Two familiar figures suddenly came into view. The food in her hand became hard to swallow out of the blue. It was him? He was with Hannah? How could a man like him, who was famous for his good- looking appearance, not be adored by any woman? Sure enough, she had ced too high of an expectation for him! Chapter 143 Chapter 143 Alicia watched as the two of them were talking by the entrance, looking very intimate. It seemed that they had just finished their dinner. As she watched from a distance, the food in her mouth suddenly felt like it was stuck in her throat. He was eating delicacies in a high-end hotel, yet she could only have a two-dor bread as she ate it with a cold breeze blowing over her. Subconsciously, Alicia started choking with emotions. Hadn''t she let it go? Why did she still feel miserable? She sniffed and noticed that the traffic light had already turned green. Thus, she reverted her gaze and headed the other direction. At the same time, Hannah reeked of alcohol in front of the hotel entrance. She was still a little tipsy. Frederick held her arm and didn''t say anything. "Frederick, I''m about to leave. Wouldn''t you miss me at all? But, I feel so upset..." "All good things wille to an end! Hannah, I know you are a smart girl." Frederick''s tone did not sound fierce at all. He was giving her time to ept reality. "Frederick, if I didn''t tell you that Danica ising back, would you even have had dinner with me?" Hannah was still hopeful even though she was drunk and tugged his sleeve. However, Frederick remained silent. He wouldn''t. With that, she spoke in self-deprecation. "Frederick, you are so heartless! You even refuse to lie to me... Danica ising back, thus I''ll have nothing to do with you anymore!" She wanted to vomit but she couldn''t. She hit on her own chest as she felt unbearable pain. Frederick raised his hand and handed her a piece of tissue. "Hannah, you deserve to be with a better person! You just haven''t had a rtionship yet. When you meet the right person, you will understand!" When he first met her, she was not even 18 years old! How could he have feelings for such a young girl? Moreover, she was the cousin of Danica. He couldn''t treat her more than just his sister. He hated complicated rtionships! She crouched down and couldn''t help crying out loud, "I won''t!" If she hadn''t met him, she wouldn''t have gotten her hopes up and fell for him. But currently, how would she ever meet someone who was more excellent and attractive than Frederick? Her cousin had been away for so many years and he had never had a woman by his side. It took her a lot of effort to pluck up her courage. Why didn''t things go the way she wanted? Hannah felt displeased, but at this moment, she felt that there was no need to fight for it. It was because she was not capable and qualified to get him. Frederick didn''t say anything else. He just stood there and apanied her. After seeing that she had vented her emotions, he sent her home. When he started the car engine again, his mood was a little unstable. Then, he picked up his cell phone and dialed a number. "Carson, are you free? Let''s have a drink at our usual spot!" At East Bannpool, as soon as Wyatt and Trevor walked in, they noticed that Frederick had already opened a bottle of red wine. He picked up his ss and drank it all in one gulp. "What''s wrong? Are you in a bad mood?" While they were talking, Carson headed in as well. "It must be, since you called us toe out! It''s rare to see Master Frederick in such an upset state, huh?" After pouring Carson a ss of red wine, Trevor continued, "Why do you make it sound like he''s from another world?" N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. As soon as he spoke, Wyatt exchanged nces with Carson and they spoke at the same time, "It''s definitely unrted to business!" Otherwise, it was impossible for Trevor to speak in such a rxed manner! He must be upset due to private matters. What could it be that was bothering him so much? Trevor looked up and paused as well before he continued, "Is it because of the new member of your family? I seem to have seen her in the media corporation''s building today..." "Alicia?" Frederick frowned and his face darkened. "What was she doing there?" Trevor shrugged. "I''m not sure. It was just a short nce at the elevator door. The woman kind of looked like her. Maybe she was there to look for a friend." Judging from Frederick''s face, it wasn''t because of her! They all looked at him in confusion and Frederick restrained his emotions. He then raised his ss and downed the wine again. He uttered in a deep voice. "Danica ising back!" The next second, they spoke in unison again, "How did you know?" Frederick turned his head and narrowed his eyes as he thought to himself, "Did they all know?" After a slight cough, Carson returned to his senses and was the first to reply. "Frederick, we didn''t know until recently! I have been wanting to tell you but I was interrupted every time. Besides, you are now... We don''t know whether we should mention it to you or not!" Nodding, Wyatt patted Frederick on the shoulder and spoke. "No matter what her reasons were for not saying goodbyest time, she still left in the end. Moreover, she might have betrayed you, don''t you think? She left in silence and has not returned since. I feel like she may have some intentions ofing back this time." Trevor sighed before making a remark. "Recently, I have received definite news that the Randolph Group is not doing well. It seems that it has not been doing well since a few years ago and it is basically an empty shell now! Soon, the company would be wound down. The Randolph Group is struggling." "She won''t try her old trick again, will she? Frederick, didn''t you suspect her to be involved in the stolenmercial contract with East Valiant Commerce? We just didn''t have any evidence and we didn''t want to believe that it was the kind little girl, who we grew up together with, who did it! Although her parents have some influence, she was still very kind!" After taking a look at Frederick, Carson could not help but sigh. He really wanted to ask him what he was thinking. After a long time, he uttered with confusion. "Frederick, do you still have feelings for her?" However, she had been gone for almost six years! Moreover, she left him at his most crucial moment with a stab on his back. The two of them were once a very close and sweet couple. They loved each other so much that it was impossible for them to be parted. In an instant, Carson didn''t know what to say. After all, Danica had done a lot of things for Frederick. In order to take care of him when he got sick, she even got admitted into the hospital due to exhaustion. In order to celebrate his birthday, she learned to cook as she had never cooked before. Finally, she could cook a table of dishes for him and even made his favorite food for him. If he said that her love was fake, it seemed to be a little unreasonable. But at present, he had another woman and he was married! It was just that she couldn''t get Mrs. Clements''s approval! Most importantly, Carson felt that the feelings Frederick had for Alicia were quite sincere too! Frederick couldn''t tell what he was feeling, therefore he remained silent. Then, he swirled the red wine in his hand again before raising his ss and drank it all. Chapter 144 Chapter 144 That night, Frederick slept at East Bannpool. As for Alicia, she couldn''t fall asleep even after she got home. Previously, she had hoped that he wouldn''te back. However, that night, she had been tossing and turning until it was past midnight. Sitting up, she wrapped her arms around her knees and stayed that way for a moment. Then, Alicia scratched her head in annoyance. "Why is this soplicated? Why am I still reluctant to give up? Alicia, where is your pride? Do you want to share a man with other women?" She scolded herself. No! In the past, she couldn''t ept it. At present, it was the same as well! Love was like the five-million-dors evening gown. It was just a luxury. One could still survive without it. With thoughts flying in her mind, Alicia couldn''t help bursting into tears. Why were all the men she met the same? Was she that unfortunate? Tears were rolling down her cheeks. Suddenly, Alicia realized that she was crying for a man once again. After wiping away her tears, she looked up and mourned silently for a few seconds. When she heard the ticking sound of the clock, she was shocked instantly. It was almost one o''clock? Sheid down with a thud, turned off the light, and blinked her eyes a few times. She waited until thest teardrop disappeared silently beside the pillow. She wanted to sleep! She wanted to rest! She needed to rest! She couldn''t fall sick! She shouldn''t feel devastated nor cry, especially for love and men! She had to earn money and live well. She didn''t need love. She could go without any man. Her mother needed her and her father was still waiting for her... She keptforting herself and repeated the words in her heart over and over again. Slowly, her eyes shut. The next day, she habitually went home to visit her mother. She apanied her to the hospital and stayed at her shop for the whole day. This belongs to N?velDrama.Org - ?. In the evening, she bought some takeout for her dinner as there were still customers in the shop. She then hurried back to work with the thought that after this day, half of the 30,000 dors that she needed would be paid to her. Out of the blue, she felt proud with confidence. At the traffic light, her phone suddenly rang. She took a nce; it turned out to be Dn. Her heart subconsciously skipped a beat. Could it be that the shoot did not make the cut? She answered the call with a sense of responsibility, "Master Dn? Are the shots not good enough?" "No, no! Miss nchard, you are being way too polite. Just call me Dn! The reason why I am calling you is because of another matter." "Huh?" She was confused. What did he want to talk about? Was there any other matter? As soon as she had doubts, Dn conveyed a piece of good news. "Miss nchard, you are very photogenic. Thest time when we were shooting, you wore lipstick from Magic Maquige. The person- in- charge of that brand is one of my friends. He saw the photos by chance and chose one of them with the intention of using it as an advertisement! Of course, this is your portrait thus you have the publicity right. They will pay you fifty thousand dors to use it for one year. Only one of the photos will be used, which is the one with you and Brian. They are paying you quite a high price. It''s just a one year contract for now. If everything goes well, they will ask you to continue coborating with them. However, you can reject it if you are not keen. I am just helping a friend." How could she miss such a good opportunity? Besides, for her, this was like pennies falling from the sky! Alicia curled her lips upwards and spoke eagerly. "Yes! Yes! Of course, I''m keen! Master Dn, no, Dn, you are the best! You''ve brought me such good fortune! Thank you, what should I do next? Should I head over to sign the contract or..." "Well, you don''t have to do that for the time being! Later, I''ll give your contact information to him and you can discuss it with him! You are Brian''s friend, thus you can rest assured. My friend, Vincent Wood, is a very sincere person and worth cooperating with." "Okay, thank you, Dn! From now on, you can call me Alicia too!" After hanging up the phone, Alicia was feeling over the moon. She had never thought that she would be so fortunate. After a while, she received a call from Vincent. In less than half an hour, everything was settled and she even signed the contract. When she walked out with the 50,000 dor check in her hand, she felt that her life was infinitely wonderful. She drove all the way to her destination after. When she changed her clothes, she felt that this was her lucky day and she might even be able to sell a few more sets of perfume. If she could sell one more set than the day before, she could get a consecutive award of two hundred dors! After tidying herself up, she habitually took out the small perfume samples. She chose a scent that she liked and pumped it on her wrist. Not knowing if she would still have such good luck, she only felt that everything went by smoothly on that day and she was in a good mood. More than an hourter, she had sold six sets of perfume. She felt ted and overjoyed. During the break, she took out another perfume and applied it in between her wrists. Then, she turned around and continued to work. "Love, Encounter, Happiness, and Miracle. This set will give you a different kind of wonderful surprise. Gorgeousdy, please have a look at our specially curated perfume set!" Once again, she sessfully stopped a beautiful woman who had a very elegant temperament. Alicia introduced the product enthusiastically. "Do you like this adorable packaging? How can such a beautiful youngdy like you not have an exclusive taste? You have to be confident since you are such a beauty! Let me tell you a secret. Our perfume has thousands of fragrance as it changes ording to your body temperature and mood. As for you, I am sure you can emit the most amazing fragrance. You can either choose a bottle or two, three, or even four bottles of differentbinations. It''ll bring you different surprise and freshness every month. What do you think?" Seeing that the woman seemed to be a little persuaded, Alicia pointed to the four beautiful bottles of different colors in the transparent box. "The scent of this perfume is very longsting. As you can see, I have been standing here for so long, yet the fragrance is still lingering. The price we are offering is 999 dors. We are having an event today. That''s why we are selling this limited edition set! Besides, our store is very upscale! No matter in terms of fragrance, packaging, or quality, it will not be inferior to any big brands! It is not that famous yet because we had not invited any big stars to endorse it. Nheless, the ingredients are absolutely natural. We use original imported ingredients from France! If you think about it, with this quality, the price is really reasonable. Since you look so trendy and fashionable, I am sure you are knowledgeable and you get what I''m saying!" After selling another one, Alicia turned around and took two more boxes. Then, she got hold of a man in a suit and tie. "Handsomed, please have a look at our perfume!" As soon as she lowered her gaze, she saw the Rolex watch on the man''s wrist, which was worth more than a million dors... Chapter 145 Chapter 145 Was it a diamond watch? Wasn''t it a Rolex? At first nce, Alicia knew that she couldn''t sell it to him. She smiled and approached him, saying, "Sir, do you want to try our perfume?" At this moment, she was just trying her luck. Unexpectedly, the man looked at the gift box in her hand and replied, "How much is it?" As soon as he spoke, Alicia was shocked. Looking at his attire, everything must have cost a few million dors. How could he take a fancy to the perfume in her hands? Therefore, she did not exin much and told him the price straightforwardly, "One hundred and ny-nine dors!" The customers she approached were either fashionable women with beautiful makeup, couples, or men with good fashion sense! It was because she felt that only women who loved to put on makeup would buy this kind of goods. As for couples, the boyfriends would always spoil their girlfriends, thus they would buy as well. Men who emphasized their appearance must be in a rtionship and would spend money on it too. However, this man looked posh, therefore he was not her target market. This kind of man was filthy rich with a luxurious taste. Why would he buy an unknown brand''s perfume gift box at such a low price? Hence, she didn''t have any hope nor enthusiasm when she announced the price. Unexpectedly, the man took out 200 dors. With a smile, Alicia reached out to ept it. "Thank you." Her hands touched the money but she couldn''t take it from him. The man was grinning. He lowered his body and uttered. "Belle, could you give me your phone number in exchange? You can keep the perfume!" Hearing this, Alicia let go with a strict face all of a sudden. "I''m sorry but my phone number is not for sale!" She knew that there was no such good thing in this world! When Alicia turned around, the man added eagerly, "Give me your phone number and I will pay for it all!" Alicia paused and looked at him. She gritted her teeth and thought to herself, "Screw you! I really despise rich people that look down upon others!" All of a sudden, thoughts were popping into her mind. Was every rich guy like that? Would they flirt on the streets without even asking? An idea shed through her mind. She smiled brightly. "I want to but I''m afraid my husband won''t agree to it! I will be screwed if I do that." Alicia deliberately emphasized the word "husband". She hoped that he would get out of here as soon as possible. But, in an instant, the manughed in response. He didn''t say a word for a long time... Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org. At this time, another male voice could be heard. "Evan, what are you doing? Are you flirting with some randomdy again?" Alicia''s body shivered and she was in a trance. Why was this voice so familiar? It seemed like she had heard this voice from somewhere before. She turned around slightly. At this time, Carson came over. When they looked at each other, Alicia''s eyes met his. He was also startled on the spot. "You-" Alicia stepped forward and grabbed him, saying, "Sir, let me introduce you to our perfume! This is our limited-edition..." She dragged him and pulled him aside. "Huh?" Carson was confused. What was going on? When Evan was about to walk towards them, his cellphone rang. He took out his phone and walked to the other side of the street. After getting Carson to a corner, Alicia let go of her hand breathlessly. At this time, Carson came to his senses. He nced at her from top to bottom in disbelief and spoke, "What are you doing?" She was dressed up like this at night and was being flirted by his friend. If Frederick knew about it, he would be the first one to rip his skin off, wouldn''t he? "Does Frederick know that you are doing this?" he asked. How could he let here out and do such a shameful thing? When he mentioned Frederick, Alicia''s face turned pale. She really wanted to reply, "What does this have to do with him?" But, after all, her principle was that it was better to avoid trouble. Moreover, she didn''t want to deal with him because of this. Before she said anything, Alicia made a begging gesture. Looking at her, Carson got even more suspicious of her. "Keep it a secret for me, please? Doctor Vives, I know you are the kindest and also a good person. I am sure you don''t want me to be scolded, do you? Please, take it as if you didn''t see me, okay?" Frederick didn''t know that? What on earth was she doing? Seeing that he didn''t say a word and didn''t leave, Alicia felt that she could have a chance. She looked at him eagerly and continued to plead. "Doctor Vives, I know you are his good friend but this is just a small matter. I''ve notmitted a crime. He is always so busy, thus it''s better if you don''t bother him with such a small matter! Moreover, you too are aware that he is domineering and has a bad temper. Usually, he would despise me and want me to sleep on the floor..." Alicia blinked her eyes a few times and acted as if she was pitiful. At the same time, Carson looked at the silhouette that was getting closer. He shook his head to hint at her. However, Alicia didn''t get what he was hinting at her. She thought he didn''t agree, thus she continued speaking. "Doctor Vives, I know you are kind- hearted. Just pretend that you didn''t see me, okay? If he knows that I am here tonight, he would definitely say that it''s a lousy perfume and scold me. I am just a weak and pitiful girl. I just came to help my friend! Doctor Vives, since you are such a good person, you will definitely have a good reward! You are not a bbermouth, therefore you certainly won''t mention it, right?" Pulling his sleeve, Alicia begged him and subconsciously said in coquetry. "Do you have a girlfriend? Why don''t you buy myst two boxes? It''s only four hundred dors. It''s okay to give these to the beautiful nurses in the hospital. One for each person. They are affordable and useful. Do you want to help me and let me finish my work early?" Looking at her small hand tugging at his sleeve, Carson was speechless. He kept leaning back to avoid her. He didn''t know what to do, thus he took a step back and moved away. Finally, he couldn''t help but speak aloud. "Look behind you!" "What?" She was confused. What was there behind her? Alicia''s big round eyes blinked a few times as she was still in a daze. He couldn''t bear to look directly at her. He covered his face with his hands while reaching out and pointed to her back. Slowly turning back, her pupils suddenly erged. Alicia clenched the bag in her hand and took two steps back unconsciously. F-Frederick? Why was he here? Time seemed to be still at this moment and the blood in Alicia''s body seemed to have frozen in an instant. Frederick''s face was gloomy and he seemed extremely furious. He red at her judgmentally before turning around and strode away. Carson raised his foot and said, "Why are you still in a daze? Run after him, will you?" Didn''t she notice that someone was angry? When she came to her senses, she knew what he meant. However, she stood still and did not move. Chapter 146 Chapter 146 What did it have to do with her whether he was angry or not? He did not care about her at all when he voted for another woman. He even had a date with someone else and left her out while he was having fun! Perhaps, he had even cheated on her. She didn''t even do anything! With her mouth puckered, Alicia thought in her mind, "So what if I talked bad about him behind his back?" Carson was very anxious when he noticed that she was still standing there. She was even pouting and looking a little aggrieved. "Why are you still in a daze? Hurry up and go after him! Otherwise, you will get scolded once you get home!" Somehow, Carson had an inexplicable good impression of her. Moreover, he had a strong feeling that Frederick cared about her a lot. It was umon for someone who was as indifferent as Frederick to show his anger on the streets. She was the only one who could make him this mad! No one dared to talk bad about him in front of him. He was most probably feeling furious like an exploding bomb! Thinking of this, Carson felt that she was quite adorable. Somehow, seeing Frederick suffer made him felt a little satisfied! She bit her rosy lip as she nced at him. However, she remained standing still. She was obviously gloating! With a snort, she raised her hand out of the blue and asked, "Do you still want to buy all of them or not?" Carson was dumbfounded. He felt helpless as he looked up at the sky and sighed. How could she still think about selling the perfume? Pursing her lips, Alicia retracted her hand, saying, "If you don''t want to buy, then forget it!" Turning around, she nned to continue working as she was already halfway through her work. It would be a loss to stop halfway at this time. Plus, her sales were going smoothly, thus she would be getting roughly 700 dors ofmission. He couldn''t believe what was happening. Carson grabbed her in an instant and spoke to her. "Two boxes left, right? I''ll take them!" He grabbed them and gave her 400 dors. "Can you chase after him now?" After taking the money from him, Alicia smiled and asked, "You don''t want the small change, do you?" Carson rolled his eyes and felt like he was about to faint. Had this woman gone mad? It was just two dors. Why would he want the change? "Thank you, Master Vives!" Alicia grinned from ear to ear. She gave him a bow and turned around. As soon as she headed to the other side, Carson reflexively grabbed her again, asking, "Hey, where are you going?" "I have to work! It''s not time for me to leave yet. I still have to finish my job, don''t I?"This belongs to N?velDrama.Org - ?. Alicia replied seriously and turned around while waving the money in her hand. "Thank you for your support, Master Vives! I will remember your great kindness!" In the end, she gave him a captivating smile while she ran away from him! Carson patted his head as he was speechless while ncing at the ck Rolls-Royce. His brain was a mess! He had been entangled with her for quite a while and he even bought two boxes of perfume! He must be courting death! Carson couldn''t decide whether he should leave or stay. As soon as he looked up, he saw that Alicia had taken two more boxes of perfume and stood at the corner of the street. In an instant, his eyes widened. "What the f*ck! What the hell is this woman doing? She''s still selling it?" At this time, Evan, who had just ended a call on his phone, walked up to him with a smile and a hand on his neck. "Carson, you seem to know thisdy. Howe I have never heard you mention her before? She''s gorgeous! Hey, can you introduce her to me? Is she your girl?" As he spoke, his face was full of excitement. Carson gave him a re. "I think you are courting death! Stop talking nonsense and get rid of this stupid idea of yours. Otherwise, you will be dead sooner orter. Do you know who she is?" Carson warned. "Who is she? Is she unapproachable?" Rubbing his forehead, Evan was a little unhappy. He was just joking and flirting with her to get her number. It wasn''t like he would force her to do anything. Carson rolled his eyes and spoke word by word, "She is Master Frederick''s woman!" "Master Frederick? Frederick Clements? Are you kidding?" It was rare for him to have a woman. Plus, how could his woman do sales in public? Without taking it seriously, Evan burst intoughter. "By the way, where is Frederick? He should have gotten out of the car as well, shouldn''t he?" Carson turned Evan''s body around and nced at the side of the road with a hint in his eyes. "If you don''t believe it, you can try it! Now, it''s the tranquility before a storm!" "Then, he..." He looked up and saw that Alicia was still promoting to customers. He was even more perplexed. What did that mean? He should have seen and known by now. Why was she still here... "Haven''t you seen a rich guy wanting to experience something new? Perhaps, she''s the new thing. In short, it''s better to stay as far away from her as possible!" Carson pulled him and walked to the other side. "Then, does Frederick still want to y? We are short of one out of three!" "Holy sh*t! Hurry up and leave if you don''t want to be punished by him." Picking up a box of perfume, Carson shoved it into his hands. "Take this and leave!" Recalling that he had wasted his time on her and even bought two boxes of useless stuff earlier on, Carson felt speechless... At this time, in another car, Chet felt devastated. Sitting in the driver''s seat, he could only feel a bonechilling breezeing from behind him. He didn''t know how long he had been sitting there, but his body seemed to be frozen. He felt even stressed to breathe, for fear of making any noise that would affect the man behind him who was resting with his eyes shut. He had been with him for many years and it had been a long time since hest saw him being so calm. ording to his experience, this was definitely a situation where everything can go wrong. Time passed by. Chet felt that every minute was great torture. Finally, he couldn''t help but cough softly. "Frederick, do you want me to... invite Miss nchard toe over?" he uttered. If he continued to stay here without doing anything, he would probably suffocate to death due to frustration! As soon as he spoke, a furious re came from behind, which caused him to shut up in no time. He calmly turned back to the driver''s seat and continued to sit in a daze sadly. Out of the corner of his eye, Frederick nced out of the window while he pursed his lips to form a line. In the car, the two of them sat there silently for a long time. Outside of the car, Alicia hadpleted the task but she was still working hard. However, due to Frederick''s sudden appearance, her mood was affected. Since then, she didn''t manage to sell even a box until the end of her work. Even so, she still made a lot of money. She felt somewhat unhappy as she walked out. Moreover, when she looked up, a man in a suit and leather shoes was already standing in front of her. "Miss nchard..." Chapter 147 Chapter 147 Looking at the man''s posture, Alicia had probably guessed it. A bad feeling welled up in her heart all of a sudden. Sure enough, a voice announcing the ''death sentence'' came the next second. "Master Clements is waiting for you." With great respect, the man made a gesture to show her the way. However, it gave her a feeling of oppression that she could not refuse. Alicia pursed her lips and instinctively swallowed her saliva. She was grabbing the hem of her clothes and was petrified. She looked up at him and replied, "I drove here..." The implication was that she had to drive her car home. Hence, was it possible for her to not meet Frederick? "Master Frederick has been waiting for you for an hour! You can pass your car key to me for the time being!" His words gave her immense pressure. Alicia''s heart skipped a beat as the warning rm sounded in her heart. In the end, she couldn''t escape her fate! Thinking that things would still end up the same no matter if she went or not, Alicia took out her car key and handed it to him. Then, she turned around, raised her head, and puffed out her chest. She looked brave as she walked away. Chet''s eyes widened and he was flustered. This woman was really bold! How could she still be so arrogant when she was in such a situation? She made one of the most important people in Casterwich City wait for her for an hour! Everyone knew that Master Frederick had never waited for anyone. This made him feel puzzled. Why didn''t Frederick say anything but chose to wait in the car? He was full of doubts, yet he strode forward and opened the door for Alicia as she arrived at the car. As soon as Alicia stopped, it seemed that her breathing had paused too. Taking a deep breath, she bent over and got in. Then, the blood all over her body seemed to be frozen. She felt like her eyes were unable to move too. As for Chet, he soon returned to the driver''s seat to drive the car. Along the way, there wasplete silence in the car, which caused a weird and deadly atmosphere. Alicia lowered her head while fumbling with her hands uneasily. She was feeling as if everything was going to blow up in a while. What should she do? The situation was not quite right! Why did he wait for her? She wouldn''t suffer too miserably, would she? She just badmouthed him a little. After such a long time, he should have cooled down a lot, shouldn''t he? As thoughts were appearing in Alicia''s mind, she couldn''t help but lower her head. She knew that he must be mad! s, she was afraid that it wouldn''t be a good day! She was prepared for the worst! What a miserable life... In the midst of anxiety, the slight sound of the car braking could be heard, making Alicia tremble slightly. Looking up, she saw that the man who had been indifferent for the whole night had already pushed the door open. "Leave the car behind!" Before Alicia came to her senses, there was a loud bang on the door. With a shiver, she turned around and was about to push the door open. However, the door was opened all of a sudden and a strong arm reached in to drag her out with force. Frederick then shook her off and Alicia almost fell to the ground. "Ouch!" She staggered and stumbled. She bent over with her hands touching the ground to prevent her knees from scraping the ground. Nheless, ayer of skin was still scraped. "Get in!" Alicia''s body trembled again at the sound of the roar. She got up and subconsciously shrank her neck. She had never seen him this mad before. He seemed to be engulfed in a horrifying me. His face was gloomy yet icy-cold, which sent a shiver down her spine. Suddenly, a deep sense of fear arose from the bottom of Alicia''s heart. The momentary fear onlysted for less than three seconds. In the past three years, she had experienced all kinds of ups and downs. She once wanted to die as well! Thinking that she didn''t owe him anything, she just followed him. After entering the house, Frederick walked to the bar and opened a bottle of red wine from a wine cab. He drank three sses in a row. Seeing that she was walking in as slow as a snail, Frederick smashed the wine ss with a bang. With great strength, he broke the bottom of the wine ss. "Alicia nchard, are you insane? Why do you always infuriate me like this? I think you should be scolded and punished for you to finally learn your lesson!" It was alreadyte at night; how could she hook up with a random man on the streets? Besides, it was his friend! Frederick''s deep voice couldn''t conceal his anger. He pursed his lips but Alicia didn''t answer as she felt deeply insulted. He was looking down on her! He had been looking down on her since the beginning! This was the only thing that she felt at this moment! Alicia knew that she couldn''t change his impression of her. After learning what he said, the idea of breaking up had been engraved in her mind. She was infuriated too but she chose not to irritate him! It was just her instinct to protect herself. Seeing that she was upset and silent, Frederick became angrier. "Are you dumb? Say something!" "I don''t have anything to say..." She needed money and she loved money. Didn''t he already know that? Noticing that her tone was indifferent, coupled with the fact that he had never been ignored like this, he almost went mad. He had been waiting for her in the car but she was still in the mood to make money. She didn''t even say anything when she got into the car. Was her little vault more important than him? Was this woman an imbecile? He got up to drag her over, lifted her chin up and asked, "Are you willing to do anything to get the money? Were you going to climb into a man''s bed as well? Alicia, you are so-1'' Cheap! When the word almost spilled out from his mouth, Frederick suddenly stopped as if he had realized something. However, his voice and contemptuous re had brought out the things that he wanted to say. In the past three years, the word "cheap" had been used on her frequently, especially by men. That''s right! Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org. If she hadn''t been cheap, why would she be cheated by a man for so long? How could she still refuse to ept the truth when she was once abandoned at the altar? If she hadn''t been cheap, how could she be so obstinate that she couldn''t let go or forget about it even after three years? If she hadn''t been so cheap, her father wouldn''t get so furious to the point that he copsed and remained in aa. If she hadn''t been so cheap, she wouldn''t have gone to the nightclub to dance. If she hadn''t been cheap, she wouldn''t feel upset for someone like him. She wouldn''t treat him like a king and embrace all of his bad attitudes, would she? In an instant, the walls of defense in her heart seemed to have copsed. It was as if she had returned to the moment three years ago when all of her rtives and friends were chiding her. Alicia''s face turned gloomy, pale and upset as her mind became full of nightmares and horrors. "...You are really cheap!" Chapter 148 Chapter 148 "Oh, the high and mighty princess in our school has been yed by a man?" "Alicia nchard, how cheap are you? You can''t live without a man, can you? Why do you keep insisting on marrying him? He doesn''t even want you! He is just ying with your feelings and yet you are still daydreaming!" "You are such a misfortune! You even hurt your father just because of a man? B*tch! If I had a daughter like you, I would have strangled her to death! What a vicious person you are! Such a waste that your father treated you like a princess!" "In order to get into a man''s bed, you have even forgone your dignity and self-respect. You are really cheap!" Many hideous faces shed in her mind. In an instant, it seemed that Alicia had returned to the moment when she was besieged by the group of vicious people. An endless panic shed in the bottom of her eyes as she subconsciously muttered. "I didn''t... You are not qualified to criticize me!" Frederick was enraged himself, thus he didn''t notice her abnormal expression. He got even mad after hearing what she said. "I''m not qualified? Who is qualified then?" Frederick got so mad that his hands were formed into fists. This woman really needed to be taught a lesson! However, he couldn''t really hit her. He had nowhere to vent his anger, therefore he pulled her hand out and pped her palm twice. "You are bored, aren''t you? If you don''t make trouble for me or don''t seduce any man, you will be unhappy, right?" "Does that little vault mean everything to you? Is it more important than anything else?" "Is that why you are always acting coquettishly towards other guys?" "With that guts of yours, what else are you willing to do?" When Frederick thought of how she talked to Carson, he had an impulse to hit her as he felt that she was deliberately provoking him. Although Carson was his friend, he was still a man too! Didn''t she know how attractive and seductive she was? This night, that scene seemed to be imprinted in his mind and it lingered in his head. Her sweet voice, her innocence, her charm, the aura and pride that she exuded from within... Every time, it would have a violent impact on men! However, she had not only defamed him but alsoplimented other men in front of him. Didn''t she know that a woman''s admiration, worship, tenderness, and pity were the easiest to arouse men, thus capturing a man''s heart? Moreover, she was as beautiful as a flower and yet she even took the initiative to do such a thing. Every sentence that she said made him furious, therefore he pped her hand. However, although he didn''t exert much strength, he kept doing it. As her skin was delicate, she felt the pain right away. As soon as her hand hurt, Alicia came back to her senses. She felt that he was exerting more and more strength, making her feel curious about what he was about to do. Once he stopped, her palms were burning from pain and her whole palm had turned red! She didn''t understand it at all. She was working to earn money and it wasn''t like she was selling her body. Why must she get scolded every time? It was her fault that she fell in love with him. But, was it her fault that the man that she loved had a problem with her? At this moment, Frederick was an unreasonable and domineering b*stard in her heart! He was as bad as Jeremy, maybe even worse than him. He cheated on her yet he even didn''t allow her to talk to other men. When Frederick stopped, Alicia''s tearful eyes met his. She muttered, "Are you done?" For a moment, Frederick was shocked by the cold hatred in her eyes! Only then did Frederick feel that she was going to burst into tears. He nced at her reddened palm and he was startled. Did he hit her that hard? In fact, it was more painful for Alicia to be wronged than to be hit! He looked at her while feeling guilty. He couldn''t utter a single word. "Frederick Clements! So what if I like money? At least money is much more reliable than you! As long as the money enters my pocket, it will be mine. It will not betray me nor stab me from the back when I need it!" How could a person who spent 8,000 dors just for a meal, and a person who didn''t take hundreds of thousands of dors seriously, understand the meaning of money? Money was indeed her lifeblood! At least, for the moment! She had experienced the days when she was forced to a desperate situation. She had no way out and had no idea what to do next. She had even experienced sleeping under the bridge or beside a riverbank. She was despised by others and driven away once! Experiencing all those once was enough for her! He could never understand the despair she went through during those dark days! Except for herself, who else could she rely on? Him? Even if he wanted to save her, she would refuse it as she couldn¡¯t afford to repay him! In the past, when the old neighbor of hers willingly offered to lend her money just to grab her hand, she immediately knew that there was no such thing as a free meal in this world. If she did not give, it would be impossible for her to gain anything! There wouldn''t be pennies falling from the sky. If they really fell, they would only smash people to death! Therefore, when she had the ability, she would love to save up money and groceries that was enough for more than a month. At least, she would be well prepared! "I am like a poor chick that can never be a phoenix! Since you hate me so much and always look down on me, just throw me out of here! I won''t be an eyesore. Anyway, I am sure you are not short of women, Master Frederick!" She couldn''t help but burst into tears. "How dare you hit me? Frederick Clements, I despise you! I will never ept this! Let''s get a divorce! You live your luxurious life in the future and I''ll earn money on my own. Let''s not cross paths with each other ever again!" After shouting in one breath, Alicia turned around and crept upstairs.Text content ? N?velDrama.Org. Behind her, Frederick was in a daze. What... did she say? After staying still for a few seconds, Frederick chased after her in quick steps. Frederick was anxious as he thought that she was going to pack up and leave. When he rushed into the room, he noticed that she was walking to the sofa with a pillow in her arms. For some reason, he heaved a sigh of relief. "You are not allowed to sleep on the sofa!" After a pause, the tears that had just been suppressed by Alicia''s anger welled up again. "Fine! I won''t sleep then!" she thought. With a wave of her hand, she picked up the pillow again. Then, she threw it directly to the ground. Seeing this, Frederick''s eyes went utterly round. What he meant was to let her sleep on the bed. Unexpectedly, she didn''t even change her clothes as shey on the ground straight away. She curled up with her back facing him, looking obstinate and pitiful! In an instant, Frederick was so angry yet speechless. Did he ask her to sleep on the floor? Was she going to do as what she told Carson? Seeing that she wasn''t intending to leave, Frederick headed into the bathroom. When he got out, there was a steady breathing sound from the ground. Her body was curled up and she was looking quite pitiful. He turned around to get an ointment for treating burns. As he lifted her palms to apply the ointment, he heard her mumbling. "Go away, don''t touch me..." Chapter 149 Chapter 149 Then, the warm little hand withdrew and Alicia instinctively wriggled her body to hide under the duvet. "You don''t know how to be appreciative!" Frederick, who initially wanted to take her to bed, grunted angrily. Then, he went straight to bed and pulled the quilt over his head. On the ground, she was sleeping in a daze. The memories of her past were popping into her mind. She kept squirming and curling up. She wanted to curl her body into a ball to protect herself. "Don''t touch me! I don''t want any money... I won''t sell it! No, I won''t..." On the bed, Frederick couldn''t fall asleep as he was mad. When he heard her voice, it was even harder for him to fall asleep. Although Alicia was haunted by nightmares, she was still fast asleep as she was exhausted. On the other hand, Frederick, who wasying on the bed, was wide awake all night long- The next day, when Alicia woke up, she realized that she was still sleeping on the ground. However, she was wrapped in a thick quilt like a cocoon. When she got up, she was still puzzled. When did she get the quilt? Why did her sleeping posture look so bad? Her whole mood was restored after a good night''s sleep. She was in a good mood! After tidying up, she took her clothes and went into the bathroom. As she was wondering about what time it was, Alicia looked for her car keys in her pocket. She then shouted, "Oh my! How can I forget this?" "I''m doomed! I''m going to bete again!" Her full- attendance bonus was going to be deducted again! Alicia quickly rushed out the door while putting on her shoes. As soon as she got out, she found out that her car was parked in the courtyard, and the car key was ced on the ground in front of her. Without thinking too much, she took it and got into the car. Once she started the engine and looked around, she noticed that the car was cleaner and the car had been fully fueled. "That guy really knows how to do things well." Alicia praised him in her heart as she headed to work while feeling overjoyed. In the next few days, Frederick did note back home. As for Alicia, she felt a chill down her spine when she returned to the empty house every day. One day, when she entered, there was a gust of cold air blowing against her face. Subconsciously, she sighed. As she was feeling annoyed and frustrated, she made tons of rustling noise while changing her clothes in her room. After taking a quick shower, she dried her hair and yelled. "What''s wrong with me? Isn''t it great that he isn''t home? I have the bed and sofa all to myself to sleep in! No one will hit me, scold me, or dislike me..." As she muttered, Alicia''s rosy lips curved downwards. "Why am I unhappy?" Sitting on the sofa, she didn''t even have the motivation to work. She turned on theputer and stared nkly at the screen. It was not until eleven o''clock that Alicia climbed onto the bed. She held Frederick''s pillow andy horizontally to seize up the whole space. That night, Alicia didn''t really sleep well. In the office, Frederick''s efficiency was as low as his mood. He was still a little irritated deep down. Early in the morning, he felt annoyed as soon as he opened his eyes. After taking a shower and changing his clothes, he felt tired and unwell. After making a cup of coffee, he heard someone knocking on the door. "Come in." "Mr. Frederick, this is the document that needs your approval and signature. You will have a meeting with the sales department at 8:40 a.m.; At 11 a.m., you have to attend a ceremony at the Wonder International za, and at 1 o''clock in the afternoon, you have an appointment with Mr. Andrews of Cardiff Corporation..." "Alright, I see." After taking the list over, Frederick pressed his fingers on his forehead. "Mr. Clements, are you not feeling well? Do you want me to get you breakfast?" Frederick wasn''t feeling well, thus he did not refuse. "Sure, help me order breakfast from the cafeteria!" "Okay!" The secretary nodded and went out quickly. After a while, the financial manager came in. "There''s no point keeping you here! Why are you reporting such a small matter to me? Do you want me to do it for you? Find a way yourself! Don''t make excuses! All of you can get the hell out if you can''t do it!" As soon as Chet walked in, he noticed that Frederick was enraged. He even threw the documents towards the financial manager. Chet stepped forward and patted the financial manager''s shoulder. He nced at the door, hinting at him to head out. The man rushed out of the door with a dull face. At the door, the secretary, who was carrying a te of food in her hands, halted. Seeing this, Chet turned around and took it from her. After closing the door, he ced the food on the small tea table. He uttered, "Frederick, why don''t you grab something to eat?" The breakfast was sumptuous; there were eggs, a bowl of soup, main courses and so on. As Chet went to make a cup of coffee, he lowered his head and noticed that Frederick was fiddling with the food on the te. His eyebrows were knitted together and he was obviously in a bad mood. "What''s wrong? Are you upset?" This belongs to N?velDrama.Org - ?. Why was he mad this early in the morning? After saying that, Chet realized that ever since the day he caught Miss nchard working on the street, no, to be exact, promoting sales, his mood was gloomy and irritated. Frederick felt irritated at once. He ced the spoon down, saying, "I don''t have an appetite!" What kind of rubbish did the staff in the cafeteria make? It looked gross! "Frederick, it''s my first time seeing you in such a bad mood. Why can''t you just work things out with her? What''s the point of getting mad at a woman? You should head out and rx if you are free! If you continue like this, no one dares to breathe in thepany!" After saying that boldly, Chet couldn''t help but shrink his neck. Sure enough, in the next second, a re was shot at him. Then, Frederick picked up a bun and took a bite. "By the way, the ceremony in the morning... Can you attend it for me?" After all, it was a happy event, and they were major shareholders. If he went there with such an irritated face, it would look like he was being disrespectful. Raising his eyes, Frederick squinted at him and continued speaking. "Didn''t you ask me to have a walk and rx? Take charge of all the meetings for me!" Chet choked as he wondered, "D*mn it, can I take back all the words I''ve just said?" As soon as the bell rang, Chet sat in the conference room of the sales department. Chet finally got out of the busyness at 10:30 a.m. He had to prepare for the opening ceremony for Frederick. On the other side, ever since Alicia had a fight with Frederick, she was also in a mess and was completely in low spirits. In thepany, she even dozed off when she was staring at theputer. With a sudden nod, Alicia woke up in an instant and pinched herself twice. "Ouch..." she eximed. It was his fault that she couldn¡¯t sleep well these days! She sighed as she contemted reprimanding Frederick. As soon as she was about to make a cup of coffee to refresh herself, her cell phone vibrated out of the blue. "Vincent Wood?" Did he want to go back on his word? It shouldn''t be! He had already signed the contract and she had already taken the money. If he went back on his word, they would breach the contract! For some reason, she felt a little nervous but when she thought of Dn and the subtle rtionship between them, she had no choice but to answer it. "Hi, Vincent, it''s me!" Chapter 150 Chapter 150 "Miss nchard, are you free to talk? Can you do me a favor? We will be open for business today. At first, we did hire a model to help us promote. However, we just got a call from her, saying that her lips are inmed as she identally burnt them while eating something hot. Can youe over and help us promote by standing on the stage? It won''t take too long. We will open at 11 o''clock and we''ll close at 1 o''clock. Of course, we will double the pay and it will be about ten thousand dors. May I know if you are keen?" "I know you are working but I have no choice, but to ask you for help! Please, you must help me! If the sry is not up to your expectation, we can negotiate the price! Today is our grand opening. We really can''t find a suitable recement in this short period of time!" "Miss nchard, our impression of you is good, and you are gorgeous! You just need to stand in front of the counter and act as a model..." His voice sounded anxious. When Alicia realized that he wasn''t withdrawing their previous deal, she sighed a breath of relief and rxed a little. Thinking that she had nothing to do that day and that she was not in a good mood either, she agreed. "Okay! 11 o''clock, right? Which shopping mall is it? I''ll rush over right now!" After reaching an agreement, she received a text regarding the location. Alicia turned off the computer and rushed to the office to fill up a form requesting leave. As the job that she was working often required her to work out of the office, she greeted her colleagues and got out of the office smoothly without even having to use her annual leave. Wonder International za was a fully-establishedmercial building with a collection of branded stores, entertainment outlets, a shopping center, and a hotel- styled condominium. The opening ceremony was quite grand as they had invited some famous stars to participate. There were a lot of entertainment promotions too. The reason why they chose to do it on Friday was because of the crowd. The appearance of Frederick undoubtedly caused a sensation. Chet, who had been following him all the time, paid attention to the surroundings and helped him avoid unnecessary interactions with strangers. After the host made a speech, Frederick followed the flow ording to the schedule. After bouts of apuse with firecrackers, he retreated to backstage as soon as the music started. "Mr. Clements, the rental of the shops is as expected. About 80% of the shops that are open today or recently are mostly international famous brands. There are only three lots that are still vacant. The first batch of the condominium lots has been sold out and a few of them have been reserved. The second batch mainlyprises studios for single individuals and their funds have mostly been approved. The bottom floors are mainly for high-end restaurants, while the back alley will be for food stalls as we have gotten the approval to operate. This area is a gathering venue for people from different ie standards." Chet raised his hand and pointed to a promotion signboard on the other side as he suggested, "Shall we go in and have a look?" Text content ? N?velDrama.Org. "Sure!" Nodding his head, the manager, Edward, led the way into the mall with a group of people. "The building is divided into the east and west wings. In general, the east wing is for rtively high- end brands. On the first floor, it''s mainly jewelry and cosmetics products. The second floor is full of luxury women''s clothing. The third floor is for men''s clothing. Whereas for the fourth floor, there is a yground and restaurants..." As soon as they entered the massive hall, a burst of cheers came from the top of the hall. Everyone stopped out of the blue and stuck out their heads to see where the noise came from. Then only did Edward announce it to them. "Today is our opening day, therefore each shop has its own event! The central hall is empty as we have rented it out to a smallpany for a car promotion. They have prepared a new car for the exhibition. There will be activities at noon like dancing and singing performances. It may help us to attract the crowds!" As if something had shed across Frederick''s mind, he frowned slightly and thought, "A car show? She is working today. Will she be here as well?" Seeing that there was an obvious crowd on one side, Frederick subconsciously turned towards that area. "Wow-" Another round of exmation could be heard. He decided to walk over. At this time, there was a youngdy who was wearing a tight, snowy-white dress, posing beside an ordinary-looking car on the stage. Her top was quite revealing, which showed off her sexy figure. Frederick took a nce around and the word ''gaudy'' appeared in his mind! When he looked at the crowd around him who were busy taking pictures with their phones, his face began to show a look of disgust. Sure enough, they were a group of narrow-minded people. Why were they so excited at the sight of such a car and a girl? If these people had seen Alicia, he was sure that they would be shocked! He nced at them disdainfully. Frederick was feeling a little proud as he felt that Alicia was the best. Other girls couldn''tpare to her at all! He turned around and was about to leave. However, a red figure appeared in front of him. Suddenly, Frederick halted. He saw a young girl holding a small g running over and there was an image of a lady on the g. Was that Alicia? Who was that man? Although it was just a fleeting nce, Frederick felt as if he had just seen Alicia''s picture! What happened? Was he thinking about her too much that he was hallucinating? At this moment, a couple who was arguing came over. The man was chasing after the woman, then he grabbed her arm and panted. "Isn''t it just a lipstick? Why are you so angry? I have bought it for you, what more do you want?" "Why did you even hesitate when it costs only three hundred dors? Do you even like me? Usually, it costs more than five hundred dors but there is a discount today! It seemed like I''m asking for your death when I was just asking for lipstick. You embarrassed me! Why are you still following me? Who cares if you have bought it for me?" Swinging her hand, the woman scrunched up her face. The man got furious and roared at her. "Are you done? You are so old-fashioned and you don''t even know how to put on makeup. It''s a waste to use such lipstick. I could''ve eaten two steaks with three hundred dors! If you look like that model, I don''t mind buying you a thirty-thousand-dor lipstick!" In an instant, the woman was so enraged that tears started to roll down her cheeks. "If you dislike me so much, why are you still chasing after me? If I''m as beautiful as thatdy, you wouldn''t even be qualified to buy me a lipstick of 30,000 dors! Her dress costs about 300,000 dors! Can you even afford that with one year''s sry? I know I am old- fashioned but I''m worth more than 300 dors! Look at how poor you are! Let''s break up!" With a roar, the woman threw the leaflets in her hands at the man. Then, the leaflets slowly fell to the ground. Frederick recognized a familiar gorgeous face on a g. Out of nowhere, his whole face became gloomy. Turns out, it was a promotional leaflet, not a g. In fact, it was just a piece of cardboard stuck on a stick. "Magic Maquige" was written on it along with an eye-catching lipstick. Plus, Alicia was on it too. Half of her body was leaning against a man''s shoulder. She looked extremely gorgeous and seductive. The photos were so captivating that Frederick felt his heart beating faster in an instant. Chapter 151 Chapter 151 At this time, Edward bent down to pick up the g from the ground along with a stic bag for trash. "If it weren''t for the advertisement effect nowadays, the celebrity endorsement fee wouldn''t be that pricey. Today, we have invited Miss Nancy to help us advertise too!" He turned the g over inadvertently and it attracted a round of exmation of admiration and curiosity. "Wow, she is so beautiful! Who is this woman?" "No wonder the couple was fighting just now! They are really not at the same level!" "She looks so hot in that dress! This picture is really amazing!" Chet''s eyes swept over inadvertently and his eyes immediately went round. He felt a cold gaze falling on him. Wasn''t that Alicia? Didn''t they notice that someone''s expression was turning horrible? Yet, they were still talking about his woman in front of him? She only revealed a little of her back but the photo had been edited. The smooth beautiful back of hers in a red dress, coupled with her red lips and tattoos on her back, gave the photo a wonderful effect. It was dreamy and it was utterly mystifying. At this time, another burst of footsteps came from the back. "Let''s go and have a look. The lipstick over there is really popr!" "Do you have a crush on the model? I thought you hated lipstick with that color? Why do you want to buy it now?" "Come on, the model over there is super sexy and beautiful! I''ve never seen such a gorgeous woman before! Let''s ask for her phone number!" "Is she more beautiful than the car model? But, isn''t she selling lipsticks for women?" "The car model can''tpete with her at all! What''s there to be afraid of? We can buy it for our mom, sisters, or girlfriend..." The figures rushed past in front of Frederick; he was almost sure that it was her! No one could cause such a huge fuss except for his beautiful wife. Before the crowd could react, Frederick had already walked over. From a distance, he could see that on the center of the stage, Alicia was wearing a ck, body- hugging dress with high heels of the same color. Her figure was slender yet curvy, her hair was fluffy and tied up in a loose updo. She had simple yet elegant makeup on while her lips were red. She definitely matched the slogan that was disyed beside her. It read, "Look fabulous with just one application!" Her features were defined and her lips were plump. Even without makeup, her cheeks had a faint blush. She was very attractive. At this moment, she pointed at the bright red lips and pouted slightly, as if she was inviting people to kiss her. She was usually low-key, but with the application of the red lipstick, she was really breathtaking! There was a circle of a crowd around her, they were either makeup artists or salespersons. She was standing on the stage alone with a rose in one hand and a lipstick in another. She was smiling faintly and striking different poses. There were exmations around and even the salesgirl was so excited that she promoted their items fervently. "Miss, please have a look at Magic Maquige''stest Velvet Rose Series. It is longsting and the shade is stunning! It has a faint rose fragrance with a silky smooth texture. It provides a different kind of sensation and experience. Every woman should have this lipstick in her hand! The casing is very beautiful too..." "The model is wearing our limited edition shade, Alluring Rose. With one application, you''ll be alluring and outshine the rest! Sir, your girlfriend is so beautiful. Why don''t you buy her lipstick?" As she was responsible for only modeling and not promoting, Alicia''s posture was elegant. She didn''t have to interact much with the crowd. With a nce, a graceful figure suddenly came into her sight. She paused for a moment and subconsciously bit her lower lip while trying to avoid his gaze. In the past, the first thing she would feel in such a situation was guilt and the need to exin the situation. However, she didn''t know why but she felt nothing this time. Simrly, Frederick had be ustomed to it. However, he still felt upset about her reaction in addition to the hungry eyes of the crowd. Alicia gathered her mind and intended to avoid his gaze but Frederick''s eyes never left her. For a long time, both of them stayed frozen. At this moment, if Edward still couldn''t sense what was going on, he would definitely be finished. For a long period of time, he and the group of people behind him didn''t know what to do. After standing for an unknown period of time, Edward couldn''t help saying, "Mr. Clements, do you want to go in and have a look? There are a lot of events going on... Miss Nancy is involved in some activities too!" Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org. As they were all dressed in suits and leather shoes, it was awkward for them to be standing there! Suddenly, Frederick came to his senses before he nodded and continued to walk to the other side. Almost at the same time, Alicia also breathed a sigh of relief. Work went quite smoothly that day. After all, it was a Friday. Alicia finished her work before one o''clock. Besides, Vincent had also found a substitute model. "Miss nchard, thank you so much for your help! To tell you the truth, your quality of work is way better than many professional celebrities! If you are interested, you are weed toe tomorrow or the day after tomorrow if you are free..." "Thank you. You are the one who gave me a chance!''1 After getting the money and checking the transfer, Alicia did not feel happy for the first time. She even had less interest in the part-time job for the next two days. She didn''t know why but the money couldn''t make her feel ted. She didn''t want to get the job anymore. At least for the next two days, she didn''t want to do it. Refusing the offer with some made- up excuses, Alicia changed back into her own clothes after resting for a while. She wore a white knitted top with a pair of ck suit pants. It was a standard white-cor outfit. For the first time, Alicia felt a little tired. Hence, she wanted to go to the bathroom to remove her makeup and wash her face. As soon as she turned a corner, she heard the delicate voice of a woman saying, "Master Clements In a trance, Alicia looked up and saw a sexy woman in a bright dress holding onto Frederick''s arm. The woman''s figure was slender and seductive. She even looked like she was trained on how to stand as she knew how to make herself look good. She was obviously a trained actress. Looking at both of them, an obscure emotion suddenly welled up in Alicia. It was toote for her to hide. Therefore, she just rushed past them as if no one was there and entered the bathroom while tearing up. Frederick''s eyes followed her all the way from the corner of his eyes, whereas for the woman, she seemed to feel a little embarrassed and withdrew her hand. Alicia sat in the bathroom for a long time with a nk mind. Alicia looked pale as if she was ill. She didn''t feel right. For some reason, she felt a little upset. When she came to her senses, she looked up to the ceiling and sniffed. What the hell was going on? For the past two years, she thought that she was a strong and independent woman. Besides, crying was for the weak! Did she really fall in love with Frederick? Chapter 152 Chapter 152 How could it be possible? Being shocked by her own thoughts, Alicia shook her head in refusal. Even Jeremy, who had been pursuing her for almost half a year, was barely able to move her. How could this overbearing yet unreasonable man make her fall so deeply in such a short period of time? She must be too exhausted! Or she must be hallucinating! Patting her cheeks, Alicia cheered herself up and walked out of the bathroom. She didn''t like to be perceived as being too ostentatious. Therefore, she removed a fewyers of the red lipstick, leaving only a faint shade of red. When she walked out of the bathroom, Frederick and thedy were nowhere to be found. For some reason, Alicia''s heart sank again... On this day, she was in a terrible mood. For the first time, she willingly took a leave from the office. She didn''t go to the hospital nor thepany. She didn''t even visit her mother. She wandered on the streets alone half the afternoon like a lonely lost soul. She didn''t know where to go. It was not until the sky waspletely dark that she came back to her senses suddenly. Then, she felt a chilling sensation all over her body. Alicia decided that she must move on. Hence, she gathered her emotions and headed home after a long day. As soon as she got out of the car, she noticed that the lights in the house were on. Was Frederick back? It was reasonable but somewhat unexpected! Was he in a hurry toe back to scold her again? In fact, this afternoon, her mind was full of images of the woman pestering and hanging onto him. Inexplicably, Alicia was feeling upset at this moment. It was a rare sight. Text content ? N?velDrama.Org. Therefore, when she walked in, she was still feeling down. When she opened the door and wore her slippers, she noticed that he was swirling the red wine ss at the bar counter. He was sitting at the same spot where he had hit her a few days ago! Now that their rtionship was in a mess, Alicia felt that there was no need to cater to him at all. Looking at him, she turned sideways and was about to head upstairs. "Are you dumb? You didn''t even say anything when we met outside and now you want to act like a stranger at home?" A sexy and low voice could be heard and it was indicating some displeasure. She halted her footstep subconsciously and turned her head to look at him with her red lips pursed. Why did he always want her to greet him first? She was reluctant to do so! In the past, she would always run to him with a huge grin every time when he came back, but at the moment... Was she still angry with him? She was really spoiled! When she was out of the house, she behaved unrulily; once she came home, she became stubborn! Frederick was a little annoyed. He frowned slightly and noticed that something was wrong. He put down the wine ss in his hand and uttered, "Come here!" At first, she didn''t want to have any interaction with him. However, his hand had been suspended in the air for quite some time and she understood his temper very well. Thus, she walked towards him. Alicia didn''t even reach out her hand. Instead, she halted when she was a step away. Frederick''s deep eyes narrowed slightly. He raised his hand and pulled her over, holding her in his arms. "What''s wrong? You are done being mad at me, aren''t you?" Frederick didn''t know what was going on in Alicia''s mind. He thought that she was still mad at him as he had hit her when they were quarrellingst time! "Look at me!" He hated when she was being distant from him. It was as if he had done something wrong to her. He held her head and pinched her chin with his rough fingers. "I haven''t even said anything about you dressing up like that and hugging a man. I only beat your palm twice, yet you still can''t get over it?" Thinking of the big poster disying her and Brian Haskell in the mall in the afternoon, Frederick''s heart was once again filled with anger. The two of them looked like they were a perfect match for each other! They appeared as if they shared a happy romance and had the most beautiful love between them! She didn''t know that the people around him were talking about her, which made him feel jealous and envious like a lunatic. He should have been the protagonist who was infatuated and subdued by her. He was the man who she belonged to and he should be the one being blessed and envied! Tracing her rosy-red lips with his fingers, the image of her standing on the stage from the afternoon appeared in his mind. Her red lips were like a blooming flower. He pressed his forehead against hers and began to kiss her with force... In his arms, she felt familiar to his touch. It instantly chased away all his frustrations, making him want to kiss her even deeper. He gently pinched her blushed cheeks and his voice softened a little when he spoke. "This time, it''s even, alright? From now on, I won''t hit you ever again!" Frederick had already gotten used to her moneyloving attitude. He also could ept the fact that she''ll never stop working. Without a trace of happiness, Alicia even got annoyed for no reason. She nodded but she still did not say anything. He liked it the most when she behaved like an obedient wife. He hugged her and kissed her gently on her cheek. Then, they headed back to their room. Frederick answered a phone call while Alicia changed her clothes and simply washed up. When she walked out, she felt a twitching pain in her stomach out of the blue. cing her hands on her belly, Alicia took a deep breath and thought, "What''s going on? Is it because I haven''t eaten anything at night and that I only took some cold drinks?" Would it be her period? Why did her period cause her body to have such a strong reaction? "Alright! You are the boss..." As Alicia muttered, she was ready to head downstairs to cook a bowl of hot soup. When she looked up, she found that Frederick was not in the room. She was stunned and slightly flustered. Then, she walked towards the door. As soon as she put her hand on the door handle, an urgent voice could be heard suddenly. "Danica? Where is she?" Her movements stopped abruptly. Wasn''t that a woman''s name that he just mentioned? Alicia was all ears. "...Okay! Don¡¯t go anywhere. I''ll be there right away!" Hearing his eagerness clearly, Alicia''s heart couldn''t help beating fast again. When she heard some noise outside the door, she quickly took two steps back into the room. As soon as she stabilized herself, the door of the room was opened. This time, she took the initiative to speak. "Hubby..." It was her first time calling him hubby tonight. Her voice was soft yet containing lots of affection. "Yes?" After answering, Frederick turned to the wardrobe on one side and spoke, "I have something urgent to deal with. I have to go out for a while!" Looking at his movements, Alicia''s heart sank out of nowhere. It was because of a woman. She was very sure this time. As there was some distance between them, she could only make out that it was a woman''s name. It was either Danica or Danie. She didn''t hear it clearly! At this moment, a strong thought hit her: she didn''t want him to head out. She clenched her fists and couldn''t help but say, "It''ste. Can you not go?" Putting on his jacket, Frederick noticed that she seemed to be a little unhappy. He then walked over to pinch her cheeks, trying tofort her by kissing her lips. "I have something important to attend to!" Chapter 153 Chapter 153 When Kaylee Vivies mentioned that she had received news about Danica, Frederick was in a hurry to confirm it. In addition, Danica went to a nightclub she seldom visited. ording to what he heard, she was a little drunk. Thus, Frederick was a little worried that something bad would happen to her as there were men all around. No matter what, he wouldn''t allow it! As soon as Frederick moved, Alicia grabbed his sleeve and muttered, "Hubby, my stomach is feeling a little... ufortable!1'' She was not a sentimental person and did not like to force her own thoughts on others. However, she was really feeling ill at this moment. It was also the first time that she used such a disdained way in order to retain her man! In her heart, this was definitely her limit. This was the most she would do for a man! However, Frederick did not realize her sincerity, care, and reluctance. This was also thest chance she was giving him. Seeing her acting coquettishly, he thought that she had be wilful and capricious as she was being spoiled by him too much. When he spoke again, his tone became much colder. "Listen to me and take an early rest!" There was an obvious change of tone in his words, indicating that he was a little upset. How could Alicia not notice that? She was intelligent and pretty good at observing a person''s words and expressions! She gradually rxed her hands that were grabbing onto him tightly, At the same time, her heart changed from feeling chaotic,plicated, and entangled to deep disappointment and despair. Finally, Alicia withdrew her hand as well as her pleading gaze and her feelings! Sensing her emotions, Frederick raised his hand to pat her head. Then, he lowered his head to kiss her on the forehead. "Be good! I''ll be back soon!" Frederick turned around, took the car key, and strode away. Whereas for Alicia, she was silent the whole time. When the door of the room was shut, her eyes were welled up with tears out of the blue. In the end, he had abandoned her! As soon as the sound of the car engine starting could be heard, tears started to roll down her cheeks. "Alicia nchard, why do you make yourself be so pitiful? You should have known that long ago, right? Begging and being pitiful can never keep a man who isn''t into you!" she reprimanded herself. If it really worked, she wouldn''t have ended up like this. This was the method she disdained the most. However, she did that again. Tears were streaming down her cheeks like a waterfall but Alicia was already numb from the pain. She sniffed as she felt relieved all of a sudden. Finally, she did not have to worry about it anymore! He was a man who had given up on her again and again. No matter how good he was, she would never want him again! "Alicia, how pathetic your life is! You''ve always been so wholehearted and generous, yet they are so ungrateful and abandoned you! They are not worth it," she muttered to herself. "You have been deserted before, why haven''t you given up yet?" This time, there was no regret! She smirked in self-mockery as her heart went cold. In this world, her parents were the only ones who loved her the most. Even if she made any mistake, her parents would never abandon her! That and money. Money was much more reliable than men! She needed money to save her father. She could still feel loved! Alicia was shivering all over from the stomachache. She was in so much pain that beads of cold sweat formed on her forehead. She pressed on her stomach hard and she couldn''t help sobbing. "Are you bullying me as well? Why do you have to go against me too?" She turned around to pour herself a ss of warm water and drank it. After calming herself down, she was about to make a bowl of warm soup and was going to take some brown sugar. However, her stomach was cramping again and her strength seemed to have been taken away instantly. She was in so much agony that shey on the edge of the bed and could not get up for a long time. What was going on? Could it be that she had appendicitis again? Didn''t she just have an operation? After thinking about it for a while, Alicia realized that something was wrong in an instant. Her breathing sounded like she was being stabbed by a sharp knife and cold sweats were forming on her forehead. As soon as she picked up the phone, she dialed the emergency phone number. Then, she struggled as she walked towards the wardrobe to get dressed. N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. Meanwhile, Frederick was on his way to the nightclub. In the dark room, the smell of alcohol pervaded the air and everything was in a mess. Kaylee and her friends drank a little too much as they were dancing and falling all over. Several buttons on Kaylee clothes were open as well. When Frederick walked forward, he grabbed her hand, which was holding a bottle of wine. He frowned slightly and uttered, "Enough! You are ady. Why are you behaving like this?" Frederick had never liked seeing women drinking and acting crazily. He felt that it was an ugly and disgusting behavior. To be frank, he was a close-minded and conservative man. Of course, he was more into gentle and obedientdies. Therefore, at this moment, when he saw that Kaylee was in a mess with her face flushed, he really felt that it was unpleasant to the eyes! In his mind, girls should be clean, beautiful and gentle! Apparently, on this day, Kaylee had a good time. She hooked her arms around his neck and muttered. "Frederick, here you are! These are all my friends. I think you know them! Let me show you Danica''s... phone..." She giggled as she was speaking. Obviously, she was a little tipsy. She subconsciously ced her hand into her pocket to search for the phone for a long time before she remembered that it was on the table. Therefore, she bent over to get it. However, sheter found that the phone was at the corner of the sofa. When she opened it, Frederick saw the conversation between them. It was on WhatsApp. The text seemed to be from Danica and the profile picture was also her picture. The two of them had only spoken a few words. Frederick was agitated for a moment, thus he went over her phone instinctively. Nothing? Why was there nothing? Only then did Kaylee notice his actions. She patted his shoulder and spoke, "Frederick, she just got my WhatsApp contact... We have only talked for a while. She hasn¡¯t replied to me since!" Kaylee shook her head and looked through their conversation. She was still pouting and she spoke in a well-behaved manner. "Frederick, look how good I am to you. If there is any news... I will inform you as soon as possible! I don''t know what she is busy with... She hasn''t answered my text for a long time! But I call you immediately!" He continued to look through the conversation and found that they did exchange a few words, reminiscing about the past. Moreover, ording to the chat record, she was in Lesterdam City at the moment. She would be back soon! There was an inexplicable excitement in his heart but it was mixed with someplicated emotions. In an instant, Frederick felt that his breathing was faintly trembling. At this moment, a message reached the phone. [I miss you guys too. I have some things to attend to. Let''s contact each other when I''m back!] Frederick replied in a hurry. [Where are you?] [Don''t ask! I''m not going to tell you anyhow. I will see you when I get back!] He felt that she seemed to be avoiding the topic. When Frederick was about to reply, she had already sent a "Goodbye" emoji. They hadn''t seen each other for a long time but Frederick''s memory of her from a few years ago was still lingering in his mind. It had been too long. He couldn''t even be sure that it was indeed Danica just by looking at this conversation. After looking through the chat record, Frederick stalked her Facebook for a while. There were two photos on it, which seemed to be taken at a scenic spot. She was in the photos. Although she looked a little slimmer than before and didn''t look as sweet as she looked in the past, it was obvious that she had gone through many things in life. Everything about her, including her face, felt so familiar to him. Chapter 154 Chapter 154 Her homepage didn''t have many statuses or posts. However, hertest post stated that she was indeed in Yolkshire Hills, Lesterdam City recently! Had she been in Lesterdam City all these years? Why did she leave without saying a word? Although Lesterdam City and Casterwich City were separated by a province, it was not far away with the current advancement of transportation. Why didn''t shee back after so many years? Why didn''t she contact her family? Since she decided to steal the document, why did she apologize? If she knew it was wrong, why did she steal it anyway? Even though it was just a contract, it was still an act of betrayal. It was as if a knife was stabbed into his back. He had to ept the fact that he was unlucky. However, since she had already decided to leave, why did she tell him "I love you" before vanishing from his world? He always felt that she seemed to have her own difficulties! Nheless, she had been hiding from him for six years. He did look for her but she was nowhere to be found. Later, he heard that she had gone abroad. Of course, he went looking for her several times too but he always missed her by chance. Over time, he gave up! He just wanted an answer! Why did the only woman whom he felt special and loved wholeheartedly have to betray him? He wanted the truth and an exnation! Keeping her WhatsApp ount in mind, Frederick held Kaylee''s hand while thinking that since it had been so many years, he was not in a hurry anymore. Therefore, he gave the phone back to her and snatched the wine ss from her to stop her from drinking. "Alright, stop drinking! Look at how drunk you are!" At this time, another man who knew Frederick spoke. "Frederick, Kaylee is over the moon today. A man who used to pursue her crazily has confessed his love to her on the streets. He followed her from the ne to the ground and he even set up roses to ask for her love..." "Yes! Yes! Miss Vives is just so beautiful and charming!" Kaylee waved her hand and giggled. "Go away! If you don''t speak, no one will regard you as a mute!" Kaylee covered her mouth and burped, then she stood up unsteadily. "I am going to the bathroom! Frederick, wait for me for a moment... I will be back and I''ll tell you all about Danica!" Seeing that she was about to be drunk to the point of unconsciousness, Frederick helped her up while the thick eyebrows of his were knitted together. He nced around and saw a woman who was standing up at the side. "Kaylee, I''ll go with you!" As soon as the two women walked out, another woman nced at those men sideways and said, "Hey, if you don''t know then don''t talk nonsense! Kaylee doesn''t like that man at all. She isn''t happy about it." It was clear that Kaylee had something else bothering her! Several people muttered and sat at the corner while Frederick stayed silent. After waiting for a long time, he noticed that the two of them hadn''te back. He felt that something was wrong, thus he wanted to look for them. When he was about to head over there, a waiter rushed over and spoke in a rush. "Something''s wrong! The twodies who were with you are quarreling with someone... They told me to call someone over!" Hearing this, Frederick had a headache! As expected, being drunk could cause a lot of trouble! It was an unlucky night. They spent the night in the nightclub quarreling for a long time. On the way back, Frederick''s car was scratched by someone and he also met an imbecile who refused to settle it with money. Thus, he had to head over to the police station. When he was out, he was extremely furious, wanting to chide every single person. He didn''t know where the lunatic came from as he didn''t even want the money. Instead, that person insisted on going through the whole process. In the end, Frederick still had to pay him! When that man got out, he held his head and was making a scene. Frederick had never seen such an idiot in his life before! With such an IQ, he was sure that the man couldn''t even afford to drive a second-hand car. Nheless, in the middle of the night, Frederick was boiling with rage. When he got home, it was nearly four o''clock in the morning. He was too exhausted, thus he didn''t even go back to Landrum Garden but stayed in a hotel nearby. The next day, Frederick was awakened by a phone call. When he opened his eyes, he noticed that it was almost eight o''clock and the call was from Chet! "Lesterdam City?1'' He caught the two words inadvertently and sat up right away, feeling more awake. "Yes! Mr. Cooper wanted to sign the contract with us, but something has happened in Lesterdam City. Besides, there seems to be something wrong with his family, thus he has no choice but to go back in a hurry. He may even take a break for a while. Therefore, we''ve discussed and hoped that we could send someone over to negotiate with him. It would be best to have the contract signed by the end of this week! Our n was to see him next week, therefore we haven''t had a meeting yet and only the two of us know the details of the contract..." After telling him the situation briefly, Chet spoke again. "What do you think? Do we go there and talk about it or do we wait for him toe back to sign it? If someone takes over now, the conditions, ns, and preparations will be ruined! Why don''t I go there? But, I think it''s necessary to confirm some details with you!" Frederick knocked on his forehead and looked at the time before replying, "There''s no need! I''ll head over now! Postpone all the ns for the next two days..." He wanted to go over due to his work. On the other hand, he had some private matters in his subconscious mind too. After negotiating some other matters, Frederick hung up the phone. He then got up and took the car key, preparing to head back to Landrum Garden. He was used to living here. When he returned to his room, his mood became a little brighter. After taking a shower, he simply packed his luggage. When he saw that the room was a little messy, he thought that Alicia had caused the mess as she waste for work. Hence, he didn''t think much about it. Frederick grabbed the suitcase and went out. At the same time, Alicia, who was sleeping in a daze in the hospital, opened her eyes and noticed that everything was ring white. Where was this ce? Her mind was nk. When she raised her hand, she found that there was a taped on the back of her hand. Then, memories shed across her mind, causing her to sit up all of a sudden with her eyes darkened. What a scourge! For three years, she was as healthy as a horse. Ever since she met him, she had been to the hospital every now and then, which eventually became her daily routine! B*stard, b*stard! The money she had earned had to be spent on hospital bills again! In her mind, the hospital was like a vampire, sucking people''s money! Her father''s medical expenses almost killed her, yet she was still wasting money on herself! At this moment, Alicia was so enraged that her heart ached so much. At this time, a warm voice could be heard. "Ally, are you alright?" After returning to her senses, Alicia calmed down in an instant and queried, "Mom? Why are you here?" "What are you talking about? Why didn''t you call me when you are sick?" Mrs. nchard walked over with a bowl of hot porridge in her hand. "Come on, drink it quickly. I have specially prepared this porridge for you to nourish your body! Why do you keep fainting this month? Is it because you are too tired for the past two years and because you seldom eat well? The hospital called me to inform me that you''ve called the emergency hotline. Was there no one at home? You... didn''t hire a maid?"Text content ? N?velDrama.Org. Chapter 155 Chapter 155 Holding the hot porridge, Alicia felt a burst of warmth in her heart. She noticed the confusion in her mother''s eyes. She took a few spoonfuls of the porridge and then forced a smile. "It''s so delicious! Mom, don''t worry, it''s just a minor incident! Perhaps it was because I drank some cold drinks yesterday after being exposed to the cold! We have maids at home but we prefer to have a private and free life. Therefore, they are not around every day. They are responsible for regr cleaning only! Frederick had something important to do yesterday, thus he went out. I was afraid of troubling him, that was why I called the ambnce! Mom, don''t worry, your daughter is really tough!" Holding her mother''s arm, Alicia gulped lightly. Man and love were nothing! To her, those were just luxuries. Her parents were the most important to her! She stayed in the hospital all night. If he had gone home the night before, how could it be so calm at the moment? Only her mother woulde to take care of her in the middle of the night! Feeling a little touched, Alicia finished the porridge in her hands. She didn''t want to think about this man who hurt her and disappointed her. She then held her mother''s hand. "Mom, you cook the best food. I want more!" "You can have more of it if you like it! Look at you, why are you so thin and why do you look so haggard? You are beautiful enough. You don''t have to lose any more weight. Also, don''t exhaust yourself too much. It''s more important to have a healthy body!" "I know! I am not trying to lose weight. I eat a lot every day... I only have the strength to take care of myself and both of you when I''m full! Mom, you haven''t had breakfast, have you?" "I have eaten. I brought this for you. There is also your favorite bread! Ally, you can''t be too careless during your period. You should eat more food that is good for your health! The doctor said that you fainted due to the cold and stress. If you really fall ill, you''ll be in big trouble in the future! If a woman''s menstruation is irregr, not only will you suffer from illnesses but it will also cause a problem during pregnancy!" Patting her beloved daughter''s head, Mrs. nchard softened her tone. "In the past few years, our family has been through a lot. Ally, don''t force yourself to do anything. Do your best and let nature take its course. Don''t put too much pressure on yourself! There are some things that we can''t force it!" "Mom, I know! Don''t you worry, I''ll be fine! Now, there''s nothing else that can bother me. Mom, you should have some bread too. It''s a waste if I can''t finish it." She stuffed a piece of bread into her mother''s hand. Both of them looked at each other and giggled in the ward. Knowing that she was just suffering from pain due to menstruation, Alicia was relieved. She thought that perhaps, she was too tired from standing on the stage for too long the day before. Maybe it was due to the air conditioner in the mall, thus she got a cold. Instinctively, she pulled the quilt to warm herself up! She must get better! It was best if she could recover and have a healthy body as soon as possible! Text content ? N?velDrama.Org. As it was not such a big deal, she was much better after a night of rest. After taking some medicine, Alicia was discharged from the hospital. Fortunately, it was not a serious illness and the bill was only a few hundred dors. Luckily, it was during the weekend, thus she didn''t have to work. First, she sent her mother home and gave her mother some pocket money. Then, she went home to wash up and began the tense arrangement for the whole day. As for whether someone woulde back or not, or the time he returned and left again, she did not care anymore. In the next few days, Frederick did not go home. When Alicia entered the room, she would asionally feel a little empty and hurt. However, she had restrained herself from thinking about it, deliberately waiting, or taking the initiative to contact him. At this time, in Lesterdam City, Frederick was dealing with official affairs while arranging some people to check on the hotel. He still had hopes that he could meet her sooner orter. When everything was almost done, four days had already passed. He deliberately extended his stay for two more days. One day, he sorted out some documents in his room and sent them back to thepany. He felt a little relieved and took out his phone to inquire about the results of the investigation. "Master Frederick, the surveince cameras did capture a few pictures... But, we can''t find the specific address and there is no registration record of Miss Randolph in the hotel that you mentioned. Perhaps, you can give me a little more time as there are too many surveince cameras. We might have left out some during the investigation. Sorry..." There was still a trace of disappointment in his heart but Frederick understood it. "It doesn''t matter. It''s not an easy job! Thank you. I''ll be going back in the next two days too!" In fact, he knew that he shouldn''t rush things. Although it was close at hand, he still didn''t have the luck. He felt a little regretful. Hanging up the phone, he flipped through the phone casually. He suddenly realized that she didn''t even send him a message even when he was gone for so long. He remembered that before he left, he had written a note and ced it on the table, saying that he was leaving for a business trip. He even texted her. At the thought that she seemed a little upset when he left that night, coupled with the fact that he didn''t go back until the next morning, he wondered if she would overthink it and make a fuss again. After rummaging through her Facebook, he did not see any signs of activity too. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that she was mad at him. He couldn''t help butugh out loud. "She''s really not an ordinary capricious princess!" Nheless, she was really adorable! Thinking of her, Frederick felt warm in his heart! Not only did he need to dote on his little princess but he also needed to coax her! He spent some time on his phone and thought that it was time to go back. Frederick felt that he should get a souvenir for her. Frederick couldn''t help but be shocked by this sudden idea. In the past, he would be easily annoyed by women, especially when they were throwing a tantrum in front of him. Why did he still love her so much and cling to her when she always made him angry? There was no need to think about it. She must have seized this opportunity to head out and make money when he wasn''t there. She was a woman who loved money so much that she couldn''t think straight... How could he fall for such a woman again and again? Besides, she was even in his mind at this very moment. There was an inexplicable agitation in his heart. He suppressed the urge of contacting her. Taking his wallet, he turned around and left the room. He found a mall to stroll around and rx his mind. When he walked out, Frederick subconsciously stopped in front of a luxury goods shop. It was one of the top brands for women''s handbags. Frederick took a look around in the shop. "Sir, what can I do for you? Bags from ''Only Bag'' are known for being handmade and their exclusive designs. There is only one piece for each design, thus the price is rtively high. Are you nning to gift this purse to an elderly or girlfriend? He replied in an instant as if he almost didn''t think about it, "It''s for my wife!" He was surprised by the words that he had just blurted out! Chapter 156 Chapter 156 The beautiful promoter standing in front of him was so envious that she eximed. "Wow, you are so thoughtful. Your wife must be very happy! You are very handsome. I am sure your wife must be gorgeous too! We have a few designs which are suitable for fashionable youngdies" Picking up a white handbag, the promoter then started introducing. "This design gives a snowy vibe. It is also the new product of our season. It is made of pure leather with tinum buckles. It looks extremely grand. This is mainly designed for winter, thus it has a largepartment. It uses two shades of light colors, mainly to bnce the depression of winter! It looks very cute as it is decorated with a ball of a stuffed animal! It is very practical too. It costs only about 280,000 dors!" "This red one is also designed for the winter. It''s a little smaller than the other one but it''s made of pure faux. It has edges and corners, which highlights a kind of sexy sharpness. It''s also suitable for the winter. It can be carried by hand or on the shoulders. It''s not only suitable for shopping but suitable for working too. This one is rtively cheaper, about 180,000 dors." She then pointed to the red purse that was sitting on the shelf. She took the bag over and started speaking. "This is the most special one! It''s a mini bag for a casual look! The overall design is like a plush bear''s head. It''s fluffy and covered with fur. It''s cute when it is carried as a backpack! There''s also a hidden golden button with a golden chain. It gives a unique and beautiful vibe of winter. This design can only contain a phone and some money, thus it is used more toplement outfits. Look at our model in the pictures, it looks stunning!''1 Touching the small bag in her hand, the promoter continued speaking. "As it is quite tiny, many customers want to try it on their backs. This is the only sample we have. The authentic one is the same but it will be more plump and delicate! Although it is small, it is still very practical to have. The price is not that low as the logo is all made of pure gold and diamonds. Although it''s a hidden design, it will be the same price, which is about 198,000 dors!" The promoter reported all the main features eagerly as she felt that he was an important customer. ncing around, Frederick felt that the designs were good and each of them had its own charm. In the end, his eyes were set on the cute little bear in her hand. He had a feeling that the rest of the bags looked simr to what Alicia already had. Therefore, he pointed to her hand and said, "I will take this one! Check it for me and please wrap the bag beautifully!" "Okay! Sir, you really have good taste. There were a fewdies here just now and they liked it a lot too! Please wait for a moment..." Text content ? N?velDrama.Org. The promoter turned around and ran to the other side. She whispered to the manager and then a man with white gloves came out with a bag. It was true that the genuine one was more delicate and more three- dimensional. When it had been ced on the test pan, it looked so fluffy and adorable! At a nce, Frederick felt that she would definitely love it. The man took it out and Frederick checked it on the spot. At the same time, he exined. "Sir, this bag is very easy to maintain. You can clean up the fur at any shop or send it to our shop for free. If you are not careful, the fur on the bag will be slightly damaged. However, as long as you spray a little bit of water and dry it with a hairdryer, everything will return to its original state in an instant..." With this, the man took out a booklet containing instructions and pictures. Then, he returned his card to him! After taking a look at it, Frederick found nothing wrong with the box. ''Alright, help me wrap it up! Don''t make the box too childish nor too fancy. Just put it in a simple ck paper bag." "Okay!" Seeing that the box was ck and gold in color, the staff took out a pink ribbon. However, Frederick waved his hand in refusal. He didn''t want to ignite any misunderstanding like what had happenedst time. What if someone saw it and took it away again? Finally, the bag was packed in a ck square box with a paper bag. Frederick was quite satisfied with it. Then, he walked out of the shop while using his phone. When Frederick was about to head back to the hotel, he made a sudden turn at a corner. All of a sudden, there was a "bang" sound as he staggered. With a loud noise, things fell to the ground, including his paper bag. "I''m sorry-" Frederick helped pick things up. As he looked up, he was surprised at once. "Danica?" "Never mind..." As soon as Danica looked up, she was dumbfounded. Both of them slowly straightened up and time seemed to be still at this moment. The voice and appearance were familiar but the woman in front of her looked thinner than before. "Frederick?" Danica was so surprised that she blurted out subconsciously. For countless times, Frederick had fantasized about the moment when they met again. Neither of them had expected that they would run into each other on the street. Frederick was shocked and Danica was even more dumbstruck. She had never dreamed that, after these few years, she would see this young man in real life. He looked more mature, making her forget about herst impression of him. The man in front of her, who was dressed in a suit, looked noble and handsome. His every movement was full of elegance and charm. Looking at him, her heart couldn''t help but beat faster! In an instant, Frederick was overjoyed when he heard the familiar voice. The smile on his face was faint but he still smiled. "Long time no see! Danica, let''s find a ce and catch up." Frederick stuffed her things into her hands. He felt a little surprised when he identally touched her bony wrist. Did she go through a bad situation these few years? How could she be so skinny? Suddenly, when she came to her senses and was about to nod, Danica noticed that his eyes had changed color. Hence, her face fell and she stared at him intently. She cried out in shock. "You have another woman?" The question sounded like a statement. Her voice was raised to a higher pitch with clear me and anger. Suddenly, Frederick was stunned. He followed her gaze and realized what she was talking about. He pursed his lips but he did not deny it. Swinging her hand, Danica was about to run away. Instinctively, Frederick grabbed her hand and yelled, "Danica!" "You lied to me! You liar! You told me that you wouldn''t touch any other women except me! You said that I will forever be your destined bride... But, you have already touched her. I can''t be the person you are destined to be with anymore!" With a roar, Danica was so agitated that she burst into tears. The expressions on his face changed but Frederick still held her hand and exined, "Danica! Things are not like what you think!" It was a total coincidence for him and Alicia to meet and be together until this day! However, he couldn''t deny that she had be the most special woman in his life! He once thought that Danica was his one and only, but at this moment, Frederick wasn''t that sure anymore. For a moment, his mind was in a mess and he had no time to clear things up. "It was just an ident that I got together with another woman! Danica, it was you who left me in the first ce! It was you who gave up on me first! Since you still care so much about me, why did you leave back then? Plus, you left without saying anything. Do you know how long I have been looking for you all these years?" Chapter 157 Chapter 157 "You said that you would provide me warmth for my whole life!" He could clearly remember what she had once said and promised. But, at this moment, for some unknown reasons, he couldn''t voice it out. The woman in front of him was familiar but he also felt estranged! Six years was neither too long nor too short. A lot of things had changed these few years. Just like her appearance, it had changed a lot too! He was also no longer the same person he used to be! Tears were rolling down Danica''s cheeks but she suddenly bit her lip. "Are you... facing some difficulties?" he asked. She kept shaking her head and stayed silent about what had happened that year. After a long time, she muttered out of the blue, "Frederick, even if I came back, we can''t be together anymore, can we? Will you even do anything for me just like before?" With her soft voice and her face full of tears, it touched Frederick''s soft spot, making him feel speechless. The woman in front of him was his dream from childhood to adulthood! However, at this moment, he couldn''t give a definite answer. The words couldn''t escape from his mouth. He thought of his grandmother and the rules of the Clements family. He thought about Alicia, who had done a lot for him and his beloved grandmother... Perhaps, at this moment, his heart was indeed more inclined to her childhood sweetheart as they had deep feelings for each other. But, what about his grandmother? He could ignore all the affairs of the Clements family but he couldn''t disobey his grandmother, could he? In addition, there was also Alicia. Thinking of her, he unexpectedly felt distressed! "You won''t! You don''t want me anymore!" After a moment of hesitation, Danica turned around and ran away with tears in her eyes. "Danica..." Frederick shouted but he did not chase after her. He picked up the box that he had dropped on the ground and saw a price tag. It seemed that she had dropped it. 30 dors? Did she buy a shirt at a discounted price of fewer than 30 dors? What had she gone through in the past few years? Why did she look so haggard and depressed? After all, she was the eldest daughter of the Randolph family, who owned tens of millions of assets! No matter what, she would have possessed some real estate and stocks, right? It was the first time that Frederick had stood at the same spot for a long time. He was at a loss! Frederick had been wanting to find this woman for a long time, but when his wish came true, he was caught unprepared. After a short moment of joy, it was reced by endless emptiness and mncholy. He was deeply trapped by an inexplicable emotion... He didn''t try to inquire about her anymore. Instead, he returned to Casterwich City swiftly. However, he didn''t go back to Landrum Garden straight away nor did he contact Alicia. The next few days, Frederick stayed in his office and was in a daze. One day, he was going through the recordings of the meetings. As soon as Chet walked in, he saw that Frederick was propping his chin on his hands and was lost in his thoughts again. After returning from Lesterdam City, it seemed that such a posture had be his habit. Whenever Chet entered, Frederick would be in the same position. Following his gaze, he saw a pot of jasmine flowers on the rack on one side. On the other side, there was a ck bag on top of the cab. Over the past few days, his gaze would be lost in that direction. Chet scratched the back of his head and was quite puzzled. What was wrong with Frederick recently? He had not been to any of the meetings and he seemed to be not interested in anything... It was too abnormal! In Chet''s eyes, this rack never changed for a few years and he was so familiar with it. So he was puzzled why did Frederick look at the rack all the time? However, in the world of Frederick, jasmine flowers represented Danica and the bag represented Alicia. Every day, when his eyes fell on it, he would feel indecisive as he couldn''t make a decision. Text content ? N?velDrama.Org. As Chet ced the documents in front of him, he whispered, "Frederick, today''s meeting is going to be recorded..." Suddenly, he came to his senses and found that he still couldn''t concentrate. "Noted." Frederick raised his hand and gestured for him to sit down. Then, he checked the documents and signed on the pages. "Do as nned. You can make your own decisions!" Chet'' memories of Frederick was that he was always swift and vigorous. Chet had never seen him being so idle and depressed. He was quite surprised, thus he uttered, "Frederick, are you feeling too tired?" He shouldn''t have acted this way. It was a case costing 10 billion dors! How could he react like this? Suddenly, something appeared in Chet''s mind. "A man is indecisive in his rtionship." Did it have anything to do with love or women? Frederick looked up and straightened his body. ''Tm not tired. There are some things that I haven''t figured out yet!" Looking at Chet, Frederick felt that he was like his brother whom he had been with for more than a decade. Out of the blue, Frederick spoke in a cold voice. "Chet, if it was you and there are two pens, one is a new one and you love it very much; the other is an old one but you are used to it, which one will you choose?" After thinking for a while, Chet answered, "Perhaps the old one? I''ve gotten used to it!" After a pause, Frederick suddenly felt that this metaphor seemed to be very inappropriate. Yes, the new pen might not write well, but the old one''s condition was quite clear. Looking at Frederick''s furrowed brows, Chet guessed that he must have encountered some kind of decision-making problem. Obviously, his answer made him feel doubtful and hesitant. "Frederick, if you really like the new one, you can go ahead and choose the new one! If I give you tell you that I will choose the new pen, you will doubt whether the new one is bad or not! In fact, the first reaction is the most urate! I chose the old one. If you agree with me, it means that you love the old one and are inclined to the old one. If you have doubts, it means that your heart has already chosen the new one!" These words hit the bullseye, causing Frederick to stay silent! Looking at his reaction, Chet had roughly guessed what was going on in his mind. "Frederick, not everything can be analyzed with reasons. Even if you really want to analyze it, it''s not necessarily right! Why don''t you follow your heart? Isn''t it simpler? Let nature take its course. Maybe, you will get the answer after taking a stroll! Don''t back yourself into a corner!" That woman was most likely the only one who could make Frederick so confused! He had been with Danica for more than ten years and he had been thinking of her, yet he still hesitated. Didn''t this mean that he had genuine feelings for Miss nchard? Chet pondered. This woman was indeed powerful! How could she make Frederick so hesitant in just a few days? From the corner of his eye, Frederick subconsciously nced at the other side. He was still having trouble making up his mind. Hence, he waved his hand and spoke. "Alright, let me calm down first!" Chet got up and walked out of the room. The door of the room was closed slowly and Frederick''s eyes darkened again. Follow his heart? He had always hated men who couldn¡¯t be loyal. He never cared about the blessings of others and never liked having any messy orplicated rtionships. He rarely hesitated as well. But, this time, he was really indecisive. Chapter 158 Chapter 158 A faint jasmine fragrance overwhelmed his senses. At the same time, in a trance, he seemed to hear the delicate and soft voice of a girl. "Are you hungry? My sweet potato is still warm, I''ll give it to you!" "Are you feeling cold? Let me warm your hands!" He would never forget the day when he met her for the first time in the snow. That day, a richdy came with a pet dog to the family party. That dog was as arrogant as its owner. It was quite annoying and it even bit one of the servants and tore his trousers. That day''s experience reminded Frederick of many unbearable past events. It also triggered an irrepressible violent emotion in him. He stole rat poison from a cupboard, then proceeded to stuff it into a meat bun before passing it to the dog. When the people found the dog, it was already dead. That day, he was punished by kneeling in the snow for an hour. It was also on that day that he met Danica for the first time. She was like a Barbie doll, a sweet little girl who was like a princess. She called him sweetly, stole snacks for him, but he had rejected all of them. However, she wasn''t fazed by it at all. Even then, she wanted to warm his hands on a cold day and offered him warm food. He even remembered her calling him beautiful. It was apliment that was usually suited for girls. He even had the urge to kick her when she called him that, but in the end, he was touched by the warm food she had brought for him. It was onlyter on that he got to know the girl was also there to attend the family gathering. After that day, he was sent to a military school. At a very young age, he had started his days of suffering. Later, they slowly got to know each other. He didn''t talk to her much but she would still always smile at him. Like the sunshine, her smile warmed his life that was engulfed in darkness and lit up his whole world. After closing his eyes, her voice popped into his mind once again. "Happy birthday, Frederick! I''ve made you your favorite dumplings. Can you taste the ck pepper in it?" "Frederick, I''m so worried about you. You have to recover and stop getting sick!" "Frederick, no matter what happens, we will be together forever..." Text content ? N?velDrama.Org. "Frederick, I want to be yours!" In the past, no matter how tired he was, he always felt energetic with her by his side. When he saw her smile, it reminded him of the blooming flowers in spring. He liked dumplings, hence she learned to make them just for him. When he was tired, she would massage his shoulder. When he was sleepy, she would ce a nket on him. When he was ill, she took care of him without rest; when he woke up, she wouldugh like a little kid with tears of worry streaming down her face- Yes, she had said it more than once that she wanted to give herself to him and be his woman! However, he wasn''t as sessful back then as he was at the moment... He wanted to do better and give her everything. In his mind, marriage was sacred. He wanted to give her the very best on their wedding night. He just didn''t expect that once he had prepared everything, he would lose the most important thing ¡ª her. The scene of heart- warming memories shed before his eyes but the past was unbearable. As he was lost in his thoughts, the voice of his grandmother and the energetic voice of another girl popped into his mind. "Hubby, I miss you..." "Hubby, wait for me... Frederick, stop right there!" "Hubby, are you hungry? I''ll cook for you!" "Hubby, if you are inconvenient or not around anymore one day, I will take good care of Grandma for you..." "If I needed to rely on you all, I would''ve passed away by now. I''ve stayed here for so many days... Who took care of me 24 hours a day? Who helped me with excretion? Who turned me over and cleaned my body for me? Who was the one who worried about me and stayed up just to chat with me? It was all Ally!" "Hubby, don''t you believe me?" "Hubby-" His heart ached and he stood up suddenly. Frederick was agitated again as he stared off into the far distance. He still couldn''t make a choice! A woman he disliked most and who treated money as her everything, a woman who was not supposed to be his cup of tea and was shallow-minded, a woman that wasn''t fated to be with him... No matter what, it seemed that Danica was more suitable for him. But, why... just why was he so reluctant to leave her? Even if without his grandmother, did he really have to let her go? Frederick was hesitating again. In the blink of an eye, it was already the weekends, yet Frederick had not stepped into the house for a long time. As for Alicia, although she told herself that she didn''t care, she was depressed every day. For the first time, she didn''t even have the energy to work and earn money. The luxurious mansion was like arge ice cer at this moment! Her rtionship with Frederick had turned into a mess and she did not dare to go back to her mother''s house. She was afraid that her mother would notice it by ident, which would add to her troubles. After getting up and making a cup of ginger tea, she couldn''t help sighing in front of theputer. After dealing with the work at hand, she couldn''t help but started searching for something. By the time she realized, the name "Frederick Clements" had already been typed into the search box. Soon, a stream of news popped up. The advantage of having a famous husband was that she didn''t need to hire a private detective. At any time or ce, countless pairs of eyes would help her to keep an eye on him! When she came back to her senses, she was quite surprised at her behavior. She was speechless. She felt a little upset and was about to close the tab. When she turned her eyes inadvertently, a picture of an intimate couple suddenly entered her sight. She paused. "Lesterdam City''s romance: Master Clements''s new favorite girl is here!" Lesterdam City? Just a few days ago? She knew that she shouldn''t have clicked on it but at this moment, the photo and the title on the side were like the mysterious box of Pandora, stirring the temptation from Alicia''s heart. In a daze, she clicked on it. After looking through it, she felt as if her heart had been gouged out. She was devastated. No wonder he didn''te back that day and was without news for such a long time... It turned out that he went to Lesterdam City to have a date with another woman! How could he look so eager to hold the woman''s hand and hug her so intimately on the streets? How much have they been hanging out these days? Lesterdam City''s "romance"? How beautiful the title was, how poetic and picturesque it was! The corner of Alicia''s mouth twitched. A cool breeze blew and she couldn''t help but shiver. Goosebumps appeared all over her body. Rubbing her arms, she patted her own hands hard. "You asked for it yourself!" she said to herself exasperatedly. Just why did she have to click on that article? Why couldn''t she have done something else instead? She wouldn''t be able to sleep tonight again. She curled her knees to her chest and felt as if she had returned to her wedding with Jeremy three years ago, where he had left her alone. Alicia''s eyes were nk; she wanted to cry but had no tears. That night, she sat on the bed with the same posture for several hours. As she had expected, she couldn''t sleep at all. Chapter 159 Chapter 159 The next day, the soft golden rays of sunlight shone bright, waking up everyone that was in a deep sleep. Alicia got up in a daze but she seemed to have gone through the longest and most difficult journey. She felt like she had just resurrected from the dead and she was in a state of despair. She got up and went to take a shower. She looked at herself in the mirror in disgust as she grabbed a handful of her hair. Were God punishing her? In the past, she had everything. She regarded money as dirt in her eyes and what she wanted the most was love. However, on the journey of love, she got a huge p in her face. At present, love was still her kryptonite. Could it be that she was destined not to fall in love with anyone in her life? Patting her pale face, Alicia took out a gorgeous-looking lipstick and applied it on her lips. ''Alicia, why are you always tempted by a man out of your reach? You should know how it ends, why would you pretend that it would work out? Why are you so greedy? You deserve to be sad!" She pinched herself hard, trying to wake herself up. She turned her body slightly and her gaze fell onto a ck flower. "Love is not for you and it should have been buried long ago! It''s not a big deal, I am sure you can stand up again. Weren''t you dead set that you would never fall in love again? Who can be sure that there won''t be another Frederick?''1 She keptforting herself in her mind but the corners of her mouth still couldn''t help falling. "Still, I feel so devastated now¡ª" She was still in love with this man. At least, at this moment, she was! Love was like a tangling knot to her. Every time she touched it, it restrained her, pulling her down into the deep depths of sorrow. If she wanted to get out, she needed to struggle with all her might, bearing the pain of losing ayer of her skin. Alicia couldn''t help butugh at herself, "I wonder how manyyers of skin can I peel off?" However, no matter how hard and tired she was and how badly hurt she was at the moment, she had no right to be sad. She didn''t even have the right to die. Her father was in aa because of her. Her mother still needed her. She had to live a happy life. She sighed faintly and felt upset. Then, she took her car key and went out the door. That day, she gave herself a day off. After arriving at the amusement park, she paid for a pile of game coins and walked to a huge w machine. In the past, when she was rich, she liked to spend her money on the w crane. Although she would always go home empty-handed, she still enjoyed it. In the past few years, she hadn''t yed with the w machine at all. On this day, she spent her whole morning on this machine. She had wasted three hundred dors into it but she didn''t even get anyforting rewards. She was so angry with her bad luck that she was speechless. When she took out thest two coins, she couldn''t help swaying the machine a little anxiously. "What on earth is wrong with this?" She couldn''t get the big ones and she couldn''t even get the small ones. Alicia pouted as she frowned at the machine. Just as she was about to use herst coin, someone grabbed her wrist and uttered out of the blue, "You don''t even have a clear mind, how can you get anything?" When Alicia turned her head, the man had already withdrawn his hand. It was him? Marshall smiled with a coin in his hand. "Did you forget me again? Is my face so unmemorable?" After all, he was a top- level doctor who was admired and looked up to enviously by tons of nurses. Marshall rk? She could remember him indeed. But, she just didn''t know why this person would always stick to her every time he saw her! Taking back the coin in his hand, Alicia turned around and walked to an empty w machine on the other side. He had never seen such a proud woman before. Marshall''s eyes lit up as he turned around and followed her. After casting the coin into the machine, Alicia''s heart was beating fast. Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org. She was pouting while staring at the cute little dolls in the machine, looking a little pissed. He was deeply amused by her lively and interesting look. After a round of inspection, Marshall went to buy some coins for the game. He chose a random machine and in less than five minutes, he had sessfully gotten a brown teddy bear. Then, he turned around and handed it over to Alicia. "Is this enough to get your name?" He had seen her several times but he still didn''t know her full name yet, not to mention her phone number! With a sparkle in her eyes, Alicia curled her lips and thought, "Why is he so lucky? I have been spending my whole morning doing this!" Marshall drew closer to her, then Alicia immediately took it and spoke, "I''ll tell you if you get me a lightcolored one!" "Deal!" After waiting for about ten minutes, he chose another machine. Marshall asked again with certainty, "Is it the exact same design but with beige colour?" Alicia nodded. The bear that was in her arms was as tall as her, making her look kind of cute. "Alright!" For the first time, Marshall didn''t grab it as he missed it. But, Alicia was full of excitement and encouraged him. "Come on, you can do it!" She didn''t expect that his skills were so good! As she had spent her whole morning on this and yet she couldn''t even afford to get one, she felt a little upset. Alicia was beautiful and at this moment, she was holding a very eye-catching, huge teddy in her arms. Marshall, who was equally charming, was beside her. In an instant, everyone''s eyes were fixed on them! "Wow! You''ve caught it!" Alicia cheered while jumping up and down. On the other side, the manager handed over the big bear, looking somewhat down. When she reached out to take it, Alicia couldn''t help but look at him and said, "What''s wrong? I''ve spent so much in the morning, there''s no loss for you too." Looking at her sweet and lovely face, the manager didn''t really know how to react. In the morning, the most she had spent was only about several hundred. For these two bears, each of them cost more than three thousand dors! This was their famous item in the shop, how could she get two at a time? Alicia stared at the manager who kept looking at both of them from the corner of his eyes. She bet that he had lost quite a sum of money. "Don''t worry! I won''t take away all of your bears! I just want two. I am already satisfied! I won''t y anymore today!" Alicia said to him. Alicia hugged the two enormous bears at once and was really in a good mood. She even joked with the manager. "Look at how considerate I am! The next time I''m here, please remember to treat me well and give me some discount-" Hearing this, the manager suddenlyughed and his attitude also changed dramatically. "Of course! Miss, you are so beautiful and lovely. I won''t forget you and I will definitely treat you well!" If she really yed for one whole day, he wouldn''t have to worry about working for the rest of the month! "Uh-huh!" Alicia smiled brightly as she nodded with one huge teddy bear in each of her arms. After that, she looked over at Marshall. "Thank you for getting me these two bears! I like them a lot!" She felt rxed then. Sure enough, they were really helpful! She smiled sweetly at him. When she thought of something, Alicia suddenly said, "Oh, by the way, my name is Ally!" After that, Alicia turned around and strode away. She was in a very good mood indeed! Chapter 160 Chapter 160 Behind her, Marshall was stunned for a few seconds. He was speechless as he already knew that her nickname was "Ally". What he wanted to know was her full name. Why was she so adorable? This woman was smart, she really knew how to trick people! She was not only beautiful but also mysterious and cheerful. Looking at the beautiful figure in front of him, Marshall started admiring her more and more. As soon as he lifted his foot, his cell phone rang. He then headed to a quiet ce to take the call. When Alicia got back to her car, her anger had finally eased a little. Text content ? N?velDrama.Org. Looking at the two cute plush toys that were sitting in the back seat, something came across her mind. Alicia picked up her phone and dialed a number. "Victoria, are you free? Let''s hang out and have afternoon tea!" After deciding the time and location, Alicia started driving there. As she didn''t have lunch yet and she had been standing for the whole morning, Alicia chose a window seat and ordered a te of noodles as soon as she reached the restaurant. She started eating while waiting for Victoria. She was in a good mood. When she almost finished her food, she gazed at the time, realizing that it was ten past one. Noticing that Victoria hadn''te yet, she looked out of the window again. The sun was shining brightly just right outside the window. On the street, there were not many people. After ordering a ss of orange juice, Alicia checked her emails during her spare time and picked a few jobs. After replying, she habitually moved her body and looked out of the window again. "Why hasn''t she arrived yet? She should be almost here, right?" "Should I order some snacks?" While she was hesitating and preparing to get the menu, a familiar figure suddenly came into her vision on the opposite road. Frederick was with another woman? Unconsciously, Alicia turned her body sideways and her expression froze¡ª At this time, Frederick took out a piece of luggage from the boot on one side and pointed to a hotel not far ahead. The woman nodded and smiled. "Frederick, I''m so sorry to trouble you!" "What are you talking about, Madeline? If you have time, pleasee and visit us at any time!" He went to the airport to pick up his best friend''s wife as he had something urgent and couldn''t meet up with her. The woman hadn''t traveled on her own before and she was pregnant too. What was more, she had lost her luggage at the airport and she almost got detained. "I''ll take you to the hotel to rest first. At three o''clock, Dean wille over! Both of you can make the arrangements by yourselves. This hotel is the same chain as the one you used to stay at. Dean said that you are used to the decoration inside... Call me whenever you need my help!" "Okay, thank you!" The traffic on the street was busy that day, thus Frederick didn''t drive the car to the front of the hotel. Instead, he entered the parking lot as he figured it was better than blocking the traffic. The two of them were chit-chatting while walking with luggage. As she was his best friend''s wife, plus she was pregnant, Frederick was very careful when he was with her. He would pay more attention to her and protect the woman. Sometimes, he would even reach out to help her or raise his hand to protect her from a little distance. The two of them were quite respectful of each other. However, Alicia, who was sitting across the street, couldn''t hear what they were talking about. Everything they did immediately changed her mood. Coincidentally, this woman had long hair. Although she was pregnant, her figure was slim. She looked like the woman in the photo that Alicia had seen before. Her eyes were lost in the distance while looking at his every move. Alicia''s good mood instantly went south. She had been looking at them until they disappeared in the direction of the hotel. That instant, she was exasperated. Didn''t she already know what was happening? Why was her heart hurting so bad? She clearly knew that it was not worth it but why did she feel upset? She was feeling devastated as if there was a blunt knife stabbed into her heart. She felt heartbroken! When she was lost in her own thoughts, a panting voice sounded. "I''m so sorry that I''mte! There was heavy traffic in Jazz Avenue. Have you ordered? I''m about to starve to death!" Suddenly, Alicia came back to her senses and handed over the menu but she still couldn''t withdraw her gaze. Victoria swiftly ordered a few dishes and a bowl of rice. Then, she gulped down some water to calm herself down. It was then she finally looked at Alicia that she realized the expression on her face was bitter. "Ally, are you upset about... the alumni gathering?" Looking up in an instant, Alicia was stunned. "Huh? What alumni gathering?" Victoria looked at her in confusion. "Didn''t you know about it? There will be an alumni gathering at the Nostalgia Hotel tonight. It is held by alumni from Abbott University! It is said that many people from Casterwich City would be there too and it seems that they will hold it once a year. Let''s go and have a reunion! Some of the alumni from Casterwich City are rich too! Of course, there may be some other alumni from other years as well. I didn''t notice before, but this time, when some friends dragged me into the group, I only noticed that this time the main focus is on our batch. It''s quite grand too!" As she said this, she took out her phone to show Alicia some posts about it. "Look, this is sent from one of my friends! All the alumni in Casterwich City are wee to join! It is said that there are some big shots and some interesting programs. Anyway,st time when in Bayton City, our batch was the most famous at St. Abbott University! The best- looking students and the smartest students were all in our batch. Ally, back then you were one of the most influential figures in St. Abbott University!" "It''s all in the past..." She used to be glorious but she was so down and pathetic at the moment. Over the years, she had experienced a lot of things. She was indifferent towards fame and glory. After picking up the phone, Victoria flipped through the group chats and threw her fork and spoon angrily out of the blue. "F*ck! How shameless is Lindsay? How dare she mock and talk about you in the group chat? What a b*tch! She actually wants to participate in the alumni gathering too! She''s going with that jerk!" Victoria was seething with anger. "Ally, you shouldn''t hide from these sc*mbags! It''s clear that she stole your lover and ruined your rtionship. She''s really shameless!" "Is there any justice? Who would like her when all she did was nder you? How dare she say that you were desperate and seduced Jeremy? I think she is seriously ill!" "It''s a waste of time to think about such a piece of trash! She picked up your leftovers and yet she''s still so proud of it. How can she be so ignorant?" The group chat immediately buzzed with excitement, full of righteous indignation. Victoria even mocked Lindsay several times and showed it to Alicia. Alicia was not in the mood as her mind was somewhere else. She nced at it and turned off the phone. "Why should we bother with b*tches like her? People can say what they want. If they like talking sh*t, so be it. I won''t be affected by it anyway." Seeing that she was in low spirits and spoke weakly, Victoria was surprised to find that Alicia really had something on her mind. She calmed herself down immediately. "Ally, you''ve changed a lot!" Chapter 161 Chapter 161 "In the past, if someone were to ruin your reputation, you would''ve definitely fought back!" Recalling the past, Victoria''s mind was still stuck at the time when Alicia cared a lot about herself. To Victoria, Alicia was the perfect princess in fairy tales. She loved herself a lot and she would always make sure that everything she did was perfect. "Yes, I used to care a lot about it." She didn''t like people judging her as if she was a promiscuous girl. She also hated the others who would regard her as a yer, an ill-tempered girl, and someone who could never be a good wife based on her appearance. All because she longed for love, so very deeply. She wanted a perfect love but yet she wanted to hold on to her self-esteem as well. With a faint smile, Alicia poured some water for Victoria. "People change. Now, there are some things that I finally understand. If I always want to prove myself based on other''s words, just imagine how tired my life would be. Those who believe in me wouldn''t need my rification, and those who don''t believe in me wouldn''t trust my words no matter how much I try to exin myself." Self-esteem really was nothing of worth when one was so poor that they had to worry about making it to the next day. If in the past three years, she still had the attitude of being the high- and- mighty Miss nchard of the nchard family, she would never have let go of her self-esteem. She would''ve starved to death if she still cared about how others looked at her and judged her as well as if she was picky about her job. "Ally, what''s wrong? Why do you suddenly feel so down? Is there something wrong? If you''re in trouble, just tell me. You''re not-1'' Something was definitely wrong! Ally looked so lifeless as if she lost the meaning of life. "Ally, there is no problem that can''t be solved. There are still a lot of people who don''t have enough to even put food on the table. Compared with them, we are considered lucky and happy. Don''t you overthink it!" Alicia tried to force a weak smile but in the end, she couldn''t. Finally, she couldn''t help but burst into tears. "Vicki, I seem to have made the same mistake. I think I have fallen in love with... him! But, he... may soon abandon me!" As soon as Alicia thought of this, she couldn''t hold herself back any longer. Tears started rolling down her face. In the past few years, she had suppressed everything in her heart. She had to bear it alone as she had no one to talk to. Suddenly, there was a friend who cared a lot about her. Thus, she opened up and all the emotions flooded out. Alicia couldn''t stop it. No matter how strong she was or how hard she tried, she was still like a weak little girl, who was eager to be loved and to be protected! Handing over the tissue, Victoria was shocked. "Hey, don''t cry! Ally, the world is full of handsome men! Why would you be in love with an old b*stard? Old men are sc*mbags who cheat and lie to girls!" "Don''t be sad. I''m telling you, in fact, you don''t like him at all. You''re just too tired and you were too starved for love and dependency! If a person suddenlyes out and helps you, you''ll regard gratitude as love!" "Hey, what''s so good about this uncle? Most of them are impotent and some of them even need Viagra in bed! They can''t evenst or satisfy your sexual needs. Plus, in the end, you would have to stay with them until they are even older and eventually die. Are you stupid? You can''t even bring him out or stay at home, therefore it''s not worth it, right?" "Don''t cry! Men who don''t want you are definitely dumb! You are so beautiful and independent and yet he does not want you! His brain must be malfunctioning... Well, you should be d that you have dodged a bullet!" "I think it''s better to have younger men, at least it would be a blessing to your eyes! Let the old fes stay away! You''re so beautiful, why would you be afraid that no one will love you?" Alicia''s tears gradually stopped after Victoria''s rant. She then burst out inughter. Who said that her ''uncle'' was an ugly old man? Alicia had never seen any guy who was more handsome and charming than Frederick! Even Jeremy lost to him! He was noble, domineering, and calm. This was the real aura of a leader, a king. He would definitely beat millions of younger guys. Alicia sniffed and stopped crying. "Vicki, I just realised that you are so cute!" How dare she say that Frederick couldn''t satisfy her? If he knew, Victoria would be doomed! After taking a tissue, Alicia wiped her face clean. For some reason, her anger seemed to have subsided and she felt morefortable.Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org. "Oh, my! Just please don''t cry! Don''t you know that when I see you cry, I feel like crying too! Alicia, when you burst into tears, I felt so distressed. Is your ''uncle'' cold-hearted? Or is he half-blind?" Otherwise, how could he bear to hurt such a young beauty like Alicia? While pondering, Victoria made a conclusion in her mind. He must be looking for a beautiful woman to have fun every night. If she didn''t abandon him, she would be drained to death! After all, with Alicia''s beauty and talent, how would Jeremy who was known as "Mister steal-your- girl" back then fell head over heels for her? How could any man refuse Alicia? Thinking of Frederick, the corners of Alicia''s mouth couldn''t help but turn upside down again. "s-" Frederick was not an ordinary man. What kind of woman could he not get his hands on? "Well, don''t be so sentimental! After all, if it is meant to be, it will be. There is no need to force it. To be honest, have you ever thought about your rtionship with Jeremy? Nothing is set in stone, how can you be so sure that your love for that uncle is not because of gratitude? When people are weak, it''s easy to be confused! Maybe when you wake up from this illusion, you won''t even think about it this way!" After drinking some water to moisten her throat, Victoria continued. "I always felt that I loved coffee but no matter what, I still prioritize in water. Therefore, Ally, people will be confused at times. No matter whether it is true or false, let nature take its course! You will be lucky if you get it and if you give your best, you won''t regret it! It is not difficult to find a guy!" "If youck men, then more than half of the women in the world can be single forever! There is no need for us to lose ourselves in unrequited love, right? Victoria took a piece of the dessert and passed it to Ally while nodding her head, looking very serious. "Ally, I think the most important thing now is to walk out of your past! You havepletely gotten rid of the damage that Jeremy inflicted upon you. I am sure you clearly know what kind of man you want. Anyway, I think that you don''t really love that uncle... It may not be true love, maybe it was just a moment of confusion! With Jeremy and Lindsay present, I am sure that your mind is muddled! Have you seen through what kind of person that old man is? He has not even abandoned you yet but you have already cried yourself to this state. Isn''t it embarrassing?" "Come, eat some dessert to make yourself feel better!" Alicia finally smiled after listening to Victoria''s lecture. "Perhaps you''re right!" Chapter 162 Chapter 162 She picked up a small piece of cake with a tiny fork and took a bite. Yes! How could she let her love for Frederick overwhelm her so much? Was it really as Victoria had said, that she felt this way just because she had worked too hard? So much that she needed a strong shoulder to lean on at any time? Was it merely because she had been confused? In an instant, Alicia really felt that she knew less about this man than she had about Jeremy. She had known Jeremy for three years and yet he still hurt in the end. How long had she only known Frederick for? After thinking about it, Alicia felt that Victoria''s words were very reasonable. Maybe every woman''s first was valuable to them after all. After venting her anger for an entire day, at this moment, Alicia had finally calmed down. "Ally, your scars will not be healed if you keep disturbing them. They will only get worse. Why don''t we go to the alumni gathering? We have not done anything bad and have a clear conscience, what are we afraid of? There are some things that you have to face! Be it Jeremy, Lindsay, or our former friends! The reason why secrets are mysterious is that they are hidden. If you let your heart out, it may not be a problem! We don''t need to give up everything just because of the two imbeciles, do we? If we were not destined to meet, we might not even be friends in the first ce. Won''t you feel bad for losing such a good friend like me?" Alicia stopped stirring her drink and paused, then she couldn''t help but sigh. Yes, in the past three years, friends had also be a luxury to her. However, at the thought of everything in the past, Alicia still had a lingering fear. "I''m not interested. If I go, I''ll probably be ridiculed!" "Women who are in love really are dumb. Our gorgeous Miss nchard is no exception! Ally, the more they want tough at you, the better you should live your life! This is the best way to get revenge! Let me tell you, your look alone is way better than ten million girls! Didn''t Lindsay try to imitate you? Then, you must attend the gathering while looking the best to let all those people see! Of course, you must be mentally prepared so that when they say something about you, you can ignore it. If you don''t care about it, they will feel agitated, then the rumors will be resolved. This way, you can get rid of the memories of your old life. Don''t tell me the reason you left Bayton City to come to Casterwich City was that you like it here." No one would be willing to leave the ce where they had spent decades living unless that ce was really trash. The corner of Alicia''s lips twitched and she remained silent. Yes, they had no choice but toe to Casterwich City. In Bayton City, their family drama had taken over their lives. They were forced to struggle to live while being ridiculed. Alicia''s mother was so furious that she even cried. She would be humiliated and harassed even when she was looking for a job... Moreover, in terms of medical treatment, it was better in Casterwich City. Actually, they had rtives here in Casterwich City as well. However, unfortunately, it was a pity... The past was unbearable. The reason why she came to Casterwich City was to escape and to start over again. Unexpectedly, the world was so small. She had many old friends and enemies in Casterwich City too. In fact, it was not surprising. After all, Casterwich City was the most prosperous and developed city in the world. Tor the sake of what you did for mest time, I will risk all my life to apany you today. What do you feel like doing? I''ll keep youpany! Oh, by the way, didn''t you say that you''re going to pick up the loot? What''s going on?" Suddenly, Alicia came back to her senses and told her about Marshall. She couldn''t help butugh out loud. "I guess he''s mad now! However, he''s really good at ying the w crane! In just a few minutes, he caught the two biggest plushies for me. In fact, they are in my car now! It is huge and so adorable! It''s not cheap too and the manager''s face was priceless. I think you have seen the man, he was the one who bought a dance from me... Do you still remember him?" "I don''t even know where this fool came from. He must''ve gotten the wrong person. I don''t even know him and yet I could still get something out of him..." Alicia''s hand gestures became even more exaggerated as she got excited recalling the events. Victoria was staring at her wordlessly, thinking that she was indeed a heartless woman. She had been worried about Alicia for nothing! "Vicki, did you hear what I just said?" Feeling excited, Alicia raised her hand and waved it in front of Victoria, hoping to get her response. Victoria waved her hands and rolled her eyes at her. "The ''fool'' is sitting right before me. It''s obvious that he''s interested in you. He likes you! What do you mean by he has gotten the wrong person? I don''t think someone would talk to the wrong person several times." She was speechless. "But, I really don''t know him at all! I''ve never seen him before¡ª" How could he just have feelings for someone this easily? How unreasonable! She felt that he must be crazy if he really did like her! Patting her head, Victoria was at a loss for words. "Darling, don''t you know the phrase ''love at first sight''? Now you know how charming you are! You can easily get a man by just crooking your fingers!" Although Alicia had thought of this, she always felt that it would be too narcissistic! She shook her head and replied, "I hope that it is not true! Love and men are the worst things that have ever happened to me. If I get involved with them, there will be no good oues. I will definitely have bad luck!" Especially at the moment when she was still in a mess with Frederick. Every time, she would get caught and end up feeling devastated. "In these two years, although it has been very hard, my days are actually very productive and peaceful..." Truth be told, she was very fond of it! If it hadn''t been for Lindsay, she probably wouldn''t have had anything to do with Frederick! Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org. Thinking of this, Alicia couldn''t help feeling sad again. How could anyone plot against her when she was already being so cautious? She really didn''t know what their aims were. Otherwise, she would have lived a great life with her mother at present and she would not have so many worries! "Alicia, you can''t stop fate. Just because you almost choked when you had fish once, does it mean that you won''t eat fish for the rest of your life? There are still good men in this world. Not everyone is as bad as Jeremy. Don''t miss your chance if you meet the right person..." As Victoria spoke, she raised her eyes and saw Lindsay and Jeremy standing at the door. Victoria couldn''t help but choke. "What a jinx! Speak of the devil!" Looking back, Alicia couldn''t help but mutter to herself, "What? Just how bad is my luck?" When their eyes met, an annoying voice could be heard. "Victoria, Ally? It''s really you! It''s been a long time since west met. What a coincidence!" Chapter 163 Chapter 163 Victoria picked up a piece of fried shrimp with her fork and handed it to Alicia as if she didn''t hear anything. "This is your favorite shrimp ball with caviar. Eat it quickly, or else it won''t be crispy anymore when it gets cold." As she said this, Victoria put one in her mouth as well. Initially, Victoria expected Lindsay to just leave after that. She never expected that she would be so cheeky. "Why do you eat this kind of greasy food? They are all high in cholesterol and fat, how unhealthy!" Victoria almost choked herself to death. She was irritated to the point that she wanted to scream. Lindsay was such a b*tch! If they weren''t here to eat, what were they here for? Simrly, Alicia was ignoring Lindsay too as she poured water for Victoria. "Look at you gobbling! Take your time, no one will snatch it from you. Come on, drink some water. No wonder it''s one of the greatest Western seafood dishes. This caviar is really delicious and different from the others!" The two of them knew what was going on in each other''s minds. They were enjoying the scrumptious food while talking andughing as if there was no one around them. Lindsay and Jeremy could only stand awkwardly to the side. Seeing that the food on the table was almost finished, Victoriamented, "I''m not full yet! Would you like another te of shrimp balls?" "Sure! I''m still kind of hungry!" ying along, Alicia looked at Victoria. In truth, she was extremely full but why hadn''t those two people left yet? Victoria nodded with understanding as she also felt the same way. "Why don''t we get ice cream instead? It''s just the perfect time to cool down!" "Sure! It is so hot nowadays." After a while, the waiter came over. The two of them ordered a side dish with two ice creams. "Okay. Please wait for a moment!" As soon as the waiter turned around, Lindsay suddenly requested, "Miss, can we join our tables? It''s been a long time since west saw each other. Let''s join the tables and enjoy our meal together!" Feeling disgusted and about to throw up, Alicia''s heart sank. At the same time, Victoria stood up. "Can you not disgust us and just let us enjoy our food? We are not close to you and we don''t wee you here! Why do you have to force us to drive you away?" Lindsay''s face turned pale, looking like she felt wronged and was on the verge of tears. "I have no bad intentions. Victoria, did you misunderstand me? Don''t hate me..." The implication was that Alicia had bad-mouthed her. "If you want to put on a show, go somewhere else! Don''t disturb us!" Victoria rolled her eyes and wanted to tell her to p*ss off. When she was about to say it, Victoria stopped herself and swallowed it back. After all, this was a high-end restaurant and there were many people around. Just as Jeremy was about to sit down while holding Lindsay, he snapped in an unpleasant tone, "Victoria, Linds is pregnant. After all, we used to be ssmates. How could you say something like this?" As soon as he spoke, Victoria grew even angrier. "She is not pregnant with my child, does it have anything to do with me? It''s fine if she is dumb when she is pregnant, but are you blind? I didn''t invite her here, did I? So what if she is pregnant? Is there any reason for her to be a mistress and ruin a rtionship? If you want to show off your love, go somewhere else! I don''t want to throw up!" With that, she sat back down. Alicia didn''t say a word and poured her a ss of water. Gazes from the crowds were on them. Jeremy also somewhat looked embarrassed before he scolded in a low voice, "Birds of the same feather flock together!" Obviously, this sentence was for Alicia! Before Victoria could say anything, Alicia stood up with a loud bang. "Does it have anything to do with you who I am friends with? Who the hell do you think you are? How could you say anything about my friend? At least, we know that stealing a taken guy is wrong! What are you doing here? We didn''t even invite you here, just get out of here!" She roared like a tiger. In an instant, everyone was stunned by her. It seemed that Jeremy didn''t expect her to make a scene in public. A hint of sadness shed across Alicia''s eyes. He was very much taken aback. His expression changed and his lips trembled but he didn''t say a word. "Ally, forget it. Why should we bother to argue with this kind of person? Let''s go..." Victoria noticed the subtle reaction, not to mention Lindsay who was even more sensitive about this. Lindsay then turned around and held Jeremy''s hand. "It''s all my fault! Don''t get mad. Let''s go, we have to attend the alumni gathering tonight too!" she uttered softly. Looking at the two of them, Victoria felt sick and disgusted. After settling the bill, Victoria and Alicia took their ice creams and went out the door. They walked quickly for a distance before slowing their pace back down. By then, Victoria could see Alicia''s disappointment clearly. "Ally, are you okay?" Shaking her head, Alicia smiled bitterly and confessed, "It''s very pitiful, isn''t it? The man I once loved and waited for three years... has never believed in me!" In order to protect Lindsay, he would even question her, saying that her friend had been a bad influence on her. Any sane person would know not to say that. She could not help but feel dejected. "Why are you still feeling sad for this a*shole? You''re lucky you dodged a bullet. Ally, you have wasted six years, the most beautiful and youthful six years for a woman. Do you still want to continue to waste your life? In fact, love is a gamble. If you''re not vicious, you will fall deeper and you will lose your own life sooner orter. No matter how much you have lost, stop hanging on to that, and protect what you still have. If you can''t get rid of his curse, you will feel sad whenever you meet him!" The next moment, Alicia turned around and gave Victoria a big hug. Sometimes, having a friend was better than everything! "Victoria, let''s go to the alumni gathering! From now on, I''ll take this step! I won''t let the past be my weakness again!" So what if she was beingughed at? She had been the topic beingughed at for a long time; she had already gotten used to it. It was better to feel pain for a moment than for a lifetime. That was how she overcame everything in the past. No matter what, there would be old friends and enemies in Casterwich City. Should she still avoid them and move away? No, she had to ovee this on her own! If there was no darkness, then there would not be light. "Good! Whether it''s good or bad, I''ll stand by your side! Let''s go shopping!" Grabbing Alicia''s hand, the duo threw away their ice creams and then strode away. At night, a ssy small banquet was held at the banquet hall of Nostalgia Hotel. "Hey, I heard that Alicia nchard is also in Casterwich City. Will shee?" "I guess she''s too ashamed to be here! She used to be such a proud princess. There were many rich and powerful young masters around her and she didn''t even spare them a nce. As a result, the Prince Charming that she chose left her alone at the altar at her wedding... Gee, she has be theughing stock of Bayton City in the past! Everyone from St. Abbott University knows about it!"Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org. "I heard that their family also went bankrupt. They are so poor now. She turned from a princess to a poor woman all of a sudden. They own nothing anymore! Heh, God is fair! You see, she was beautiful with a good figure and had wless skin, my husband was obsessed with her back in those days!" Making their way in, Alicia and Victoria heard these remarks. Chapter 164 Chapter 164 This made them stop in their tracks. They exchanged gazes before Victoria took her arm and nodded. Composing themselves, both of them held their head highs and their chest lifted as they entered. "I didn''t expect her to be here. I heard that Jeremy ising today with Lindsay! How embarrassing would it be if they meet each other?" "I heard that Lindsay is pregnant! Is it true that the two of them are going to get engaged?" "She said it herself, how can it be false? The pair must be here together today. This is a five- star hotel, how shameless is she toe in such a bad state!" The crowd was talking amongst themselves. Victoria took the initiative and spoke out, "What is there to be embarrassed abouting here? St. Abbott University does not only ept noble students or the rich. Even if she is not in a good condition now, she was still your schoolmate." She spoke confidently, which attracted everyone''s attention right away. Almost everyone turned their heads at the same time. The next moment, everyone eximed in surprise. "Wow!" Although they had graduated from university for only three years, everyone had changed a lot! That day, Alicia hadn''t nned to dress up. However, after discussing with Victoria, she went home to choose an outfit. It was a ck bodycon sweater and a pastel- colored mermaid skirt. Her exquisite figure was undoubtedlyplimented by the outfit. Other than the mismatched butterfly earrings, she had no other essories on her. After all these years of suffering, her arrogance had faded a lot. She appearedposed and more mature, her beauty outstanding from those of others. As for Victoria, she wore a white fur blouse with a pair of slim ck trousers. She had deliberately avoided wearing a dress or a skirt. Neither of them wore heavy makeup but as they stood next to each other, they were beautiful in their own unique styles. They were still as pretty as before, befitting the title of ''Twin Beauties'' back in St. Abbott University. After three years of torture, Alicia''s charm hadn''t worn out at all. In fact, she had be even more attractive. In an instant, all the men''s eyes lit up as their jaws dropped. As for the women, they were stunned and envious; some even had ugly expressions. At this time, there was a suddenmotion from the entrance. The two turned around and saw Jeremying in with Lindsay holding his arms. Suddenly, the crowd was in an uproar again. Unconsciously, Alicia clenched her fists. Lindsay walked forward slowly with a loose dress that was fitted for pregnantdies. It was as if she wanted to dere to the world that she was with child. She was looking proud and arrogant like a leader weing her subordinates. She even waved her hand while greeting the people. "Hello everyone, it has been a long time since west saw each other!" Alicia and Victoria exchange gazes, both uncontrobly repulsing this sight. Jeremy didn''t expect Alicia to show up. He caught a glimmer of light by her ears and almost at the same time, he withdrew her hand from Lindsay''s waist. At this time, a tart female voice suddenly sounded. "It''s really lively today. All the celebrities in our school are here, right? Jeremy, we haven''t seen each other in ages but you''re still as handsome and charming as before! You deserve to be called the most handsome man in our institution! Your taste is getting better and better!" Taking a step forward, the woman rolled her eyes at Alicia. She then eximed loudly, "Linds, I haven''t seen you in so long!" Looking sideways, Alicia only saw that it was Lena Brown. It was unforeseen that she was also in Casterwich City. She was wearing a sleeveless pale yellow dress. It was very ostentatious but the dress had highlighted all the ws of her figure. Both Alicia and Lena hadn''t gotten along back in Bayton City. Alicia smiled at her and remained silent. On the other hand, Jeremy''s expression fell slightly. However, the women who couldn''t stand having their spotlight stolen away by Victoria and Alicia started speaking up. "Yes! It''s been a long time. Linds looks beautiful now that she''s in love; she looks like apletely different person!" "Alicia, didn''t your family go bankrupt? How did you even afford branded clothes? I heard that their clothes cost at least 100,000 dors! Are you wearing a fake designer brand or are you leeching off from some rich, old men?" "No wonder the groom had to go back on his word at the wedding¡ª" "You can''t be too egotistical and vain. If you are poor, you should just admit it! We won''tugh at you. What''s the point of being so arrogant?" "Hey, your earrings are also of an expensive brand. It''s a pair of butterfly earrings and it costs hundreds of thousands of dors, right? Did you use all of your effort to especially dress up for someone?" "That''s right! Butterflies are a symbol of love!" As expected, the taunts came one after another. Before Alicia could respond, Victoria had taken the initiative to respond in anger. "Are you guys done?" This belongs to N?velDrama.Org - ?. Unexpectedly, the same words came out of Jeremy''s mouth at the same time. In an instant, everyone was shocked. Lindsay''s expression fell as she pulled on Jeremy''s arm but still she put on a smile. "We are all here for the gathering, we shouldn''t mention the past! It''s not easy for Ally, she is working so hard now. She is now a senior interpreter! Jeremy is also too soft-hearted..." Victoria immediately huffed in anger as soon as she heard Lindsay''s words. Lindsay was obviously trying to mock Alicia by revealing her current upation. "At least Alicia earns her own money, unlike some people who only leech off from others! Listen up, every single one of you. Stop being foolish! Oh, I''ve just noticed that my bracelet also has a butterfly charm! Am I also here to show off my love for someone?" Holding Victoria''s hand, Alicia felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She winked at Victoria and then turned to everyone else. "Vicki, you don''t have to do that for me. My clothes are indeed 18 thousand dors, my earrings are 30 thousand dors, and my shoes are at least 50 thousand dors... Not everyone can just leech off from others even if they wanted to! Oh, yes, I''m also driving a million- dor Bentley! I have to thank someone for abandoning me and letting me meet my old man, so that I can live so poorly!" Although she wasn''t rich at the moment, Alicia had still grown up in a wealthy family. She could easily recognize the luxury brands and she could also estimate the price points. After scanning her surroundings, she found that amongst the many women in the crowd, their outfits couldn''t even be worth the price of her earrings. Even though she had made up the price of her shirt, ording to what someone else had remarked previously, she guessed that it was indeed expensive. After all, women would always mock others when it had nothing to do with them, especially if they were jealous. Her words proved that she was living a much more luxurious life than all the people present. Moreover, she was showing a dazzling smile. She looked gorgeous and everything about her proved that she was living a good life! There was no doubt that her words caused everyone''s mouth to seal up. Everyone''s mockeries instantly lost their edge. The world was indeed pathetic. It would onlyugh at the poor, but not the wh*res. In fact, Alicia didn''t feelfortable. Sure enough, the murmurs had been lowered by more than half. Both Jeremy and Lindsay looked embarrassed. Soon, everyone danced and chatted away. Many men surrounded Alicia and Victoria. The atmosphere gradually became harmonious as everyone started mixing around, having a good time. As soon as Frederick got out of the car, he saw a familiar white Bentley and thought, "Isn''t that Alicia''s car?" Chapter 165 Chapter 165 Frederick looked up and frowned slightly. There were only hotels and restaurants around. What was she doing there sote at night? Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org. Seeing as to how frugal she was, she wouldn''t havee here alone to eat, right? Frederick wondered. These days, he was feeling lost and extremely annoyed. He had been suppressing his desire to go home and did not dare to contact her. At this moment, when he suddenly saw her car, he could not hold back his frustration. Was this woman here to work and earn some extra ie again? At the thought of hering to such a ce at night, he started getting annoyed. In an instant, the anger in his heart rose. He took out his phone, then he turned around inadvertently. An advertisement sign came into view. It was a banner with several words on it which read, "St. Abbott University Alumni Gathering". These words sounded familiar. It suddenly urred to him that Alicia seemed to have graduated from this university. Alumni gathering? Could it be that she was here to attend the reunion? All of a sudden, Frederick felt a little mad. It was often said that cheating happened in alumni gatherings. She wouldn''t havee here to attend this event, would she? Thinking of her beautiful face standing out from the crowd, Frederick''s face fell. He raised his hand and looked at his watch. Seeing that it was still early, he headed inside the hotel. At the same time, as soon as Carson got out of the car, he saw Frederick rushing forward. He raised his hand and shouted as he caught up with him. "Frederick, where are you going? Here-1'' Carson didn''t stop until he reached the entrance to the hotel. Holding onto Frederick''s arm, he gasped, "Frederick, we''re supposed to meet at the club!" Where was he heading to in such a rush? "Something just came up. I''ll be there in a bit!" As Frederick said this, he did not stop in his tracks. Carson followed him and asked, "What''s the matter? Why are you in a hurry?" "Alicia is inside. I have something to tell her!" A phone call wasn''t reliable enough. Plus, Frederick insisted on confirming it with his own eyes. After he entered the door and asked for the location, he strode to the elevator. Behind him, Carson rolled his eyes speechlessly. It turned out that it had something to do with his precious ''Baby''! Was he trying to tell her a secret? Couldn''t he tell her over the phone? "Should I follow him or not? Should I? Ugh, I''d better follow him!" After debating for a while, Carson raised his foot and rushed up to Frederick. In thest second, he managed to enter the elevator. Carson tried to find a topic to talk about. "By the way, the hospital has a new batch of motherwort supplements. Do you want me to send you a batch of it? It''s said that it''s very effective. There''s also the effervescent type. Which kind do you want?" Unprepared for this much information, Frederick paused. "What?" Motherwort? What was that for? Only then did it dawn upon Carson that Frederick hadn''t understood. Therefore, he patted his forehead and exined. "Oh, motherwort is good for blood cirction. It helps regte menstruation! Didn''t Alicia faint because of period pain and got sent to the hospital a few days ago? This batch''s product is high- quality. I happened to see the receipt yesterday and I have inquired about it, they have quite an amount of stock. I heard that it''s good for treating women''s menstrual cramps!" "What did you say? Alicia? When did it happen?" Why didn''t he know about her fainting from menstrual cramps? Carson was confused by the sight of Frederick''s shock. "Huh? It wasst week! Didn''t you... send her to the hospital?" That day, Carson coincidentally saw Alicia as he was leaving and asked her about it. Only then did he know that she fainted because of period pain and was hospitalized. Suddenly, Frederick''s expression changed drastically and he thought of the night when Kaylee told him that she had news about Danica. He did recall that when he was in a hurry to go out, Alicia had mentioned that she was not feeling well and asked him if he could stay. He thought that she was just acting. However, a lot of things happened that day and he didn''t return home that night. The next day, he was off on another business trip. Could it have coincidentally happened on that day? Why didn''t she call him? He had never heard herining about that. Why did she faint? Seeing that Frederick''s expression had changed, Carson probably knew that there must be something wrong. He thought that Frederick was worried about Alicia''s health, therefore he offered an exnation. "Normally, period cramps aren''t a big problem. It could''ve been caused by the over- secretion of a certain hormone. There are many reasons for it- a cold, hormonal imbnce, stress, and so on. Sometimes, the cramps may be because of some problems with her internal organs or certain illnesses. In Alicia''s case, it must be the former. Alicia was discharged from the hospital after she got an injection and had some medicine. She should be alright." "However, it is indeed troublesome during a woman''s period cycle. If she doesn''t take good care of herself, it will easily cause all kinds of diseases, hence she should pay more attention to it. After all, if her menstruation is irregr, it will affect her chances of being pregnant. Why don''t I prepare a few boxes for you, just in case! Next time if she has the cramps again, she wouldn''t have to visit the hospital." Frederick grew even more worried after listening to Carson''s words. He suddenly remembered that she had just had her period recently; why did she have it again so soon? After careful calction, it seemed that this time should be her normal menstruation. What happenedst time? A strange idea suddenly shed through Frederick''s mind. Before he could catch it, the door of the elevator had opened. When he walked out, his expression was grim. As soon as they turned the next corner, several women''s voices could be heard. "Alicia is really lucky. She has gone bankrupt yet she can hook up with a rich guy and live a luxurious life! In other words, women have to be beautiful!" "Not necessarily! She loved Jeremy very much at that time and it was a hot issue on campus. In the end, she was abandoned at the wedding! I heard that she was wearing a wedding dress and was running after Jeremy''s car! She was in a mess! At that time, her family was still rich. She was certainly beautiful, otherwise, why would men drive Ferrari to our school gate every day? Men are not stupid! How many men would marry such a woman?" "That''s right! How can Lindsaypare with her? Everyone knows who is better looking! Didn''t you see Jeremy protecting her in front of Lindsay just now? Obviously, he will never forget her! Just moments ago, I saw the couple quarreling!" "In fact, Lindsay is quite pitiful. She is pregnant but her fiance is still thinking about someone else! Have you seen the butterfly earrings that she was wearing? I guess she has not forgotten Jeremy either. It seems that it is a gift that symbolizes their love! I heard that they had matching butterfly tattoos too!" Chapter 166 Chapter 166 Frederick''s expression darkened as he gritted his teeth. What were they talking about? Why didn''t he know about it at all? At this time, the two women slowed down as they tried to recall something. "Now that you''ve said it, I seem to have seen it before... Jeremy''s tattoo is on his chest right? As for Alicia, does she have the same one? Will it be that it''s on her chest too?" "I''m not sure about that. However, I''ve seen their profile pictures before and it seems like both of their pictures were butterflies: red and blue. Apparently, it represents a man and a woman. They are in pairs! Butterflies must have a special meaning to them! However, I think Lindsay is clueless about it!" "She is a rebound... Look at the way she dresses up, every part of her looks like how Alicia used to do. But, look at Alicia now! She''s much more elegant and ssy than before! I feel like Lindsay is trying hard to be after Alicia''s a*s but she will never catch up with her." "Alicia is actually not bad. Although she was a little arrogant in the past, from what I heard, she hadn''t deliberately bullied anyone. Thinking about it, she is so pitiful. At that time, she was so in love with him and they were just like a real princess and prince. So many people envied them! However, she got left at the altar during the wedding. I am actually surprised that she could even stand back on her feet! I heard from a friend of Lindsay saying that Alicia had been living a miserable life for three years, waiting for Jeremy on her own." "No wonder she wore a pair of butterfly earrings that cost hundreds of thousands of dors. Was she trying to evoke his memories of the past and rekindle their old rtionship? Both of them even headed to the bathroom just now..." "But, isn''t Lindsay pregnant?" Watching them walk away, Frederick slowly turned his body, his face clouded with thoughts. Following behind him, Carson was also shocked. What was going on? A wedding... A wedding dress... Had Alicia almost gotten married before? Was she still deeply in love with her ex-fiance? What about Frederick? Did Frederick steal her from someone? This was too out of line with his character. It was just too unbelievable! Before Carson could recover from his shock, Frederick had turned around and headed to the bathroom... At this time, Alicia shut the door of the tiny bathroom. The smile on her face disappeared instantly and it was reced by a look of helplessness and sadness. "I didn''t expect that he would speak for her!" she thought. Looking up, she blinked her eyes as she tried to force back the tears into her eyes. She used to have the most amazing time during college. Throughout all these years, she would always reminisce about those times whenever she was faced with difficulties. Whenever she thought about it, it was as if someone had sprinkled salt on her wound but she still enjoyed doing that. However, the memories of the good days had broken into pieces at present. She sniffed and forced a smile again. The wound had been torn open and it probably wouldn''t affect her much anymore in the future. When her father recovered, hopefully, everything would be better as well. Maybe, their family could even return to Bayton City and start it all over. "That''s fine too..." Sure enough, if there was no fear, there would be no weaknesses. Only then would one be afraid of nothing. Facing the people from the past did not seem so difficult. However, taking the first step did cause her heart to ache. Luckily, she had a true friend. She got up and calmed herself down. She felt as if a huge weight was taken off her chest. Although it hurt a little, she felt more at ease. As soon as Alicia walked out, she caught sight of Jeremy, who was leaning against the wall, frowning and looking somehow disheveled. If there was a cigarette, he would definitely be eager to light it up and smoke at that instant. When their eyes met, Jeremy''s eyes swept across her ears as he slowly stood up straight. For a long time, the two of them did not speak. When Alicia raised her foot and was about to leave, Jeremy reached out his hand to grab her wrist. Then, he turned to block her way. "Ally-" A pained voice could be heard after a long pause. It was as if a century had passed. "I''m sorry!" With a voice full of emotions, Alicia could hear the sincerity in it. She looked up at him as her eyes welled up with tears. "You''re sorry?" In this world, this sentence was the most useless one ever! Did he only have this much to say after all he put her through? It was the first time for Jeremy to feel the pain of being the gossiping topic in other people''s mouths. That instant, he seemed to be able to understand what she had gone through in the past three years. At the beginning of his n, he had thought about it. Therefore, he had been abroad all these years to escape from his mistake. Content is property of N?velDrama.Org. That day, his heart had been deeply stabbed. He was shocked to his core. "It was me... I made you suffer!" Tears swirled in Alicia''s eyes but she did not let it fall. "Why? If you really think that you owe me, then give me a real reason! Why did you do that? Why did you deceive my feelings?" The scenario from the gathering was nothing to her. They only made remarks; she wouldn''t lose anything by what they had said. However, her family was oncepletely broke. They had steamed buns for all three meals, they were egged, and they had even slept under the bridge! Compared with the past, the happenings at present were nothing at all! "No! Ally, my love for you was sincere! Everything in St. Abbott University, everything about you... was from the bottom of my heart!" Just one sentence was enough to make Alicia copse in an instant. "Really? Jeremy, did your love make you lie to me for three years, stomp on my sincerity, leave me at the altar during our wedding, make me theughing stock of the whole city, and destroy my family? By being sincere, did you mean to hook up with my best friend, to let my best friend frame me at the same time and make my life worse? Your so-called ''sincerity'' is to nder me after three years. Now I just need a reason -why did you do what you did? Did I do something bad to you? Why did you destroy everything of mine to make me feel like dying?" "Since you have already done it, why are you afraid of telling me? Tell me, why? Don''t lie to me anymore II As she roared, she got even more furious! At the same time, Jeremy''s face had also changed. He pulled the cor of his shirt with his hands, then the tattoo of half a butterfly was revealed. "I had never lied to you! No matter what I have done to you, my feelings for you have always been true! In my life, I have never loved a woman so much. You always have a special ce in my heart! Ally-" When his gaze was fixed on her ear, he couldn''t help but choke with sobs! Instantly, Alicia got agitated and shrieked, "Then, why? Why?" "Because..." Jeremy closed his eyes and was feeling great pain as well. He couldn''t help reaching out his hand but his thoughts suddenly seemed to be broken and he subconsciously moved his hand toward her ear. Chapter 167 Chapter 167 As if Jeremy had returned to the past, he couldn''t help muttering to himself, "Our favorite butterflies, our love pledge, and our agreement! You have never forgotten about me, have you?" Instinctively, Alicia took a step back and avoided his hand. When she was about to deny it, she saw a tall figure appear before her as she lifted her head up. Suddenly, Alicia was stunned and her mind went nk. She opened her mouth in surprise and blinked her eyes in disbelief. Frederick? Tears were welling up in Jeremy''s eyes. As his back was facing the other way, he did not see the person behind him. He was so agitated that he stepped forward and hugged her tightly. His eyes were red too. "Ally!" Jeremy held her tightly as he couldn''t control his feelings. Then, he kissed her forehead unconsciously. Alicia, who was struggling, was so scared that shepletely forgot how to react. After being stunned momentarily, she pushed him away with all of her strength. "Let me go!" Her gaze fell behind Jeremy. In a blink of an eye, she''d walked past Jeremy and she fixed her eyes on that man. Their eyes met. Alicia''s reaction was instinctive but she couldn''t calm down at that instant. She was trembling but she didn''t say anything. Looking at the scene in front of him, Frederick gave off an air that was frosting cold. It was so icy that it felt terrifying! Frederick then turned around and strode away with big steps. He bumped into Carson, who just managed to catch up at this instant. "Ouch, Frederick-" After finally catching up to Frederick, Carson staggered again as he bumped into Frederick. When he looked back, he saw Alicia with tears all over her face. He also saw Jeremy behind her, whose clothes were in disarray and his face livid with rage. Carson''s eyes widened. What was going on? He frowned and looked at Alicia before he spun around to chase after Frederick again. Tears flowed uncontrobly down her cheeks like a waterfall. She subconsciously took a few steps to chase after him as she mouthed ''hubby''. However, in just a few steps, she suddenly halted and clenched her drooping fists. Why did she have to chase after him? She tried her best to suppress the surging emotions in her heart but the gushing tears and her moving feet had all betrayed her thoughts. Jeremy''s face was as pale as ashes, his expression ugly. Confused and in tears, Alicia headed back to the bathroom while wiping away her tears. She cleaned herself up andposed herself beforeing out. Although she held her head and chest high, walking elegantly, her eyes were empty and hollow. When she returned to the banquet hall, she was blocked by Carson before she could find Victoria. He gave her a sidelong nce and sighed helplessly. "Frederick is waiting for you. Go home in half an hour!" He had never seen a woman who was so bold. Normally, when a woman could get close to Frederick, she would feel extremely ted and blessed. However,Alicia not only bad-mouthed him behind his back, she even dared to flirt with a man in front of him. That really made Frederick annoyed. How could she even be in the mood to attend a party? What was she even thinking? Was she trying to look for trouble? Looking at her, Carson sympathized with her but admired her as well. Maybe it was because of these qualities that made Alicia different from all the other girls. Carson couldn''t exin why but even at this time, he did not hate her. Could it really be that pretty people have privileges? He couldn''t wrap his head around it. "Oh, thank you!" Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org. Carson knitted his eyebrows as he noticed that she was still in no hurry. After that, she was still proceeding to head inside. Carson hurriedly grabbed her again. "Where are you going?" Didn''t he make it clear? Was his tone not serious enough? "My friend is still in there. I have to tell her that I am leaving." Raising his head, Carson rolled his eyes speechlessly. How did Frederick fall in love with someone like her? Could it be that he had finally met his one true ''opponent''? The two of them weren''t worried but Carson was the one who was anxious instead. What was going on with these two? While Carson was still lost in his thoughts, Alicia left him behind and went in to look for Victoria. As Frederick had asked him to pass the message to her, Carson did not dare to leave on his own. He then waited at the door not far away. He was worried that if something bad happened, Frederick would me it on him! When Alicia came out, more than ten minutes had passed. Carson only breathed a sigh of relief when he sent her back to her car, watching her leave. "My God, today had finallye to an end! Why did I even try to meddle with their business? Today''s gathering had been ruined once again!" he thought. Along the way, Alicia drove the car slowly. She was not as nervous as before, nor was she as anxious as before. She was like an empty shell without a soul. After getting out of the car, she didn''t look at the time. She also didn''t forget to take herrge plushy out from the back seat. Victoria chose the light- colored Rkkuma, therefore she was left with the dark brown Rkkuma - the one that Marshall gave her. Holding the soft plush toy, Alicia unconsciously lowered her head and buried her head in it. She held onto it even tighter as her cold body and mind seemed to have been warmed up by it. Looking up, she took a deep breath before walking into the house. Alicia had already thought of the worst- case scenario, which she would be ready to deal withter. She came back with the idea of not giving a d*mn. Therefore, she was fearless this time. Pushing the door open, as expected, he was sitting in a familiar position at the bar, drinking a ss of expensive red wine. Holding the plushy tightly, Alicia unconsciously shrank her neck and bit her lower lip gently. After hesitating for a while, she walked toward him slowly. She stopped a few steps away from him and timidly looked up at him. She parted her lips slightly, her hands holding onto the plushy tightly. Unexpectedly, Frederick did not smash a ss this time. He nced at her, then raised his hand to look at his watch. Alicia''s heart skipped a beat. There was no need to look at it. She knew that she must have taken more than half an hour. She thought that she would be done no matter what, hence she chose to just stand there and remain silent. She was 20 minuteste! The cold pair of eyes gave her a once-over. After a long time, Frederick still did not say anything. The two of them maintained their ground, the room filled with a suffocating silence. As the clock ticked, Frederick lightly swirled the red wine ss in his hand and Alicia remained standing still. Chapter 168 Chapter 168 Alicia blinked her eyes and the corners of her mouth twitched. She swallowed her saliva as she was on the verge of tears. What was going on? Why wasn''t he say anything? Her feet were already numb... If he wanted to punish her, he should at least do it all at once. Would he let her stand all night? Should she say something? What should she talk about? She felt like dying! As thoughts were running in Alicia''s mind, Frederick had put down the wine ss. He grabbed her and dragged her over to him. She was soon in his arms and the huge plushy was no longer in her arms. "Huh?" Alicia subconsciously turned her head but Frederick held the back of her head. He wrapped his fingers around her hair, making her scalp numb for a few seconds. The next second, he sealed her lips with his. Frederick was strong like he wanted to swallow her whole. It made Alicia breathless and she was in pain. Clearly feeling his anger, Alicia instinctively refused and pushed him away. Like an enraged leopard, Frederick suddenly pinched her delicate chin and spoke through gritted teeth. "So I can''t touch you, huh?" With anger in his heart, he increased his strength subconsciously as if he wanted to crush her. Under the light, the butterfly earrings were shining as bright as diamonds. Every time it shone, it pierced through his heart. No wonder she took a fancy to this pair of earrings! No wonder she loved them so much and wore them every day! She had even cried and sung for that man. Did she wear this pair of earrings for that man too? For that man, she had even dressed up so beautifully to attend the d*mned university gathering. She cried so hard forthat man as well. This d*mned woman! Frederick was about to explode from anger and he pulled on her blouse roughly. As soon as he started moving, Alicia threw a punch at him. "What are you doing? You''re hurting me!" "Oh, you know pain too?" With a growl, Frederick pulled her blouse, causing it to get torn in half. It then exposed a tattoo of a ck flower on her shoulders. Suddenly, Frederick remembered something. "This tattoo was a butterfly, right?" No wonder she had such a despicable tattoo that was unsuited for her on her body! She must have been hiding something from him! Otherwise, she wouldn''t have gotten such a tattoo on her. Thinking that everything she had done was because of another man, Frederick immediately felt vexed. Alicia''s expression gradually fell as her deepest thoughts had been exposed and her past was dragged out. She held onto his clothes while remaining silent. It wasn''t that she refused to talk to him but rather, she didn''t know where to start. There were too many things that happened that day. Even at this moment, Alicia was not sure whether it was necessary to speak. Thus, she kept silent all this while as her heart was in a mess. Her reaction further angered Frederick. Out of rage, he pulled on her hair and reached for her ears. "Why do you like butterflies so much?" How much did she love that man? "Alicia nchard, you are really unbelievable! Were you thinking about other men while you were with me?" How grieved did she feel while staying with him? No wonder she ran to her parents'' home when she was free and went out to earn money when she had nothing better to do! She probably couldn''t wait to leave him. He held onto her slender neck, his cold breath brushing against her lips. "Did you have your period again today? Did you have it every single day throughout this month?" Little did he know thatst time, Alicia was lying to him and thought that she had given way to him. At this moment, Frederick''s heart ached. At the same time, he felt enraged! What kind of woman couldn''t he get? But, Alicia was his legally married wife! "Cat got your tongue? Answer me!" Alicia cowered as Frederick burst out in anger. She came back to her senses and realized something. Has he already known? Her mood was already terrible. On top of that, he had caused her great physical pain. Alicia felt a tempering on as well. "Yes, I did it on purpose! Who knows how many dirty women you''ve got in contact with outside? I don''t want you to drag me down with you! Is scolding me the only thing you know how to do? How come you didn¡¯t say anything when you left me alone? Or when you voted for other women, paid for other women? Why won''t you think of me then? When I was in pain, you were having fun somewhere else! Would you even know if I had passed away if you don''te home continuously for several days? You only know to pick on me when you return home. All you do is hit and scold me but you can treat other women so nicely. Do I owe you anything?" In this life, she would never give another man a second chance to bully her again. "Frederick Clements, quit showing me your ''Master Frederick'' attitude! At least so far, I have never done anything wrong to you. I''m worthy of my conscience! Since you always look down on me... I don''t want to be Mrs. Clements either!" When Alicia had been provoked, she wasn''t going to let the other person go this easily. In an instant, Frederick''s expression grew grim. "What did you just say? Repeat it once again!" "I said you''re dirty! You are a b*stard! I don''t need you! Don''t touch me¡ª" Alicia screamed from the bottom of her lungs with all her strength and Frederick''s expression immediately fell. He raised her chin, forcing her to look up at him. "Do you really think that I can''t live without you?" Frederick shook his hand and pushed her away. He was infuriated. He then got up and walked out of the door. "There are many obedient women out there!" A loud m of the door followed as he left. Alicia curled up and bit her bottom lip, tears streaming down her face... After that day, their rtionship had been ruined. As for Frederick, he hadn''t returned home ever since. In the office, after Alicia had tranted some documents, she couldn''t help but sigh again. Unknowingly, she turned on herputer and typed his name. Frederick Clements? N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. After browsing through the inte, she paused. She then deleted her search results one by one. She was the one who was giving up on their rtionship, why did she still insist on looking him up? Aliciaughed mockingly at herself. "Old habits never die." She got up and tried to divert her attention, therefore she went to make herself a cup of coffee. When she returned to her seat, she noticed that Daisy and Miriam were whispering to each other and giggling excitedly while looking at something. Chapter 169 Chapter 169 Alicia craned her neck but it was obvious that she was not interested in anything they were talking about, hence sheid prone on the table. "Is it Master Clements? Has he really changed?" "Wow, this woman is beautiful! Do all men like this type of girl? An angelic face with straight and long, ck hair... Her figure isn''t even that great and it seems like she hasn''t been through puberty yet! If she looks like this in photos, I wonder how does she look like in real life." "Oh, don''t you know that this body type is really popr now? Maybe it suits his taste! Nowadays, guys are really perverts. Some of them even make their moves on young teenage girls! They''re all b*stards. If I have a daughter, I must protect her well!" "Hey, who is this woman?" Alicia''s ears picked up the familiar words out of the blue and she couldn''t help but listen in. "What are you talking about? Why are you so excited?" Turning around, the two of them drag themselves using the revolving chair one after the other towards Alicia. "Alicia, this is hot news! Master Frederick, who wasn''t even that into women... has started going out with one! He''s even going out shopping with her and watched musicals with her! Look, they appear to be a good match, right?" As soon as Miriam handed over her cell phone, Alicia seemed to hear the sound of her heart breaking apart. As she fixed her gaze on the screen, the familiar tall figure came into view. At the same time, another familiar figure which was thin with long hair also entered her sight. Was it... that woman from Lesterdam City? Had they gone to World Opera House to watch the y about Romeo and Juliet? From their posture when they were watching the y, Alicia could probably guess the identity of that woman. She was most probably from a wealthy background. How many people truly knew how to appreciate this kind of musical y? As for Alicia, even though she had been exposed to these musicals since she was young, she still loved to watch mainstream movies. Every time she went to see an orchestra, she would always sleep from the beginning to the end. Presumably, the two of them had the same interest. For some reason, Alicia felt a little upset. In fact, no matter what she did, her conscience was clear. She could be rtively calm when it came to Jeremy. But, as for Frederick, she still cared about him. It was unlike how she acted on the surface. However, the gap between the two of them was too huge. At this moment, it was the fear in her heart. She couldn''t afford to love him as they were too different. Just as she was lost in her thoughts, she heard Daisy''s voice again. "Hey, it''s written in the news that there used to be a woman who was with Master Frederick. It seems like he had a very special rtionship with her. Plus, they knew each other since young, and she is also the daughter of a wealthy family! Is she the woman in the photo? Why haven''t I seen her before?" "I seem to have heard from someone else too... That woman seems to have gone abroad, hasn''t she?" "Is she the reason why Master Clements does not seem to have any women beside him? If there is a handsome and rich man who is willing to protect me and stay by my side, I will die without regret!" "Stop dreaming! They''ve known each other for so long, we don''t even know how much she had sacrificed to change Master Frederick who is famous for his cold personality. Even if we have a chance, we have already lost from the start. We won''t even be able to catch up with her even by ne!" "Gee, we are not as lucky as her. Why can''t I just dream about it..." Daisy and Miriam were still talking about how envious they were but Alicia had almost choked. When it came to others, it was all love. When it came to her, all that she had done for him seemed petty. Did she deserve this? For the past year, she had been true to her feelings! What was this nonsense? When she was with Jeremy, why didn''t anyone envy her? When she was with him, wasn''t it love as well? Why was it always her who was unlucky? Pathetic! Alicia got up all of a sudden and spoke, "I am going to the bathroom!" She pushed the chair away and her action inadvertently showed her emotion. Behind her, Daisy was confused. "What''s wrong with Alicia? Why does she seem to be upset?" Looking at each other, Miriam shook her head in dismay and muttered, "Is it because we had gossiped too much and interfered with her thoughts? Alicia won''t be angry with us, will she?" "How could she be? Alicia has a good temper and is famous for having a good rtionship with anyone! However, Alicia seems to have something on her mind recently. I feel like she has been unhappy since forever!" "I noticed it too! Is it because she didn''t get the bonus this month? Alicia has mentioned that she wants to save money as she has been eyeing on a house." "It''s possible! Alicia had been really unlucky in the past few months. There is always something happening every month..." "It''s okay. I''ll buy her a gift tomorrow to make her happy!" "Alright! I will buy one too! I''m still expecting her to check the draft for me! Come on, let''s discuss it!" At this time, Frederick lost his temper again in the CEO office of Soaver International. He was roaring as he threw some documents. "Do it again! Do you not know how to make a form topare data? Don''t you know how to write a conclusion? Why do I need you if I have to do it myself?" "Is this the n? Do you want to go back to university to study everything again?" "Get out of here if you can''t submit a new one tomorrow!" Frederick waved his hand and mmed it on the table, infuriated. How useless! How could his workers not havepleted something this easy? The group of people took the documents and rushed out of the office. When the door of the room was closed, Frederick pressed on the telephone. "Ask Chet toe and see me!" At the door, Chet happened to see this scene, therefore he had tofort the workers one by one to cheer them up. Content is property of N?velDrama.Org. Frederick had not been in a good mood recently and Chet was tired of cleaning up his mess. After a while, Chet knocked on the door. "Come on in!" Frederick''s voice still sounded a little furious. "Do you have any news from Bayton City?" Chet raised his hand and waved a brown paper bag in his hand. "I knew you wanted me here for this matter!" Apart from that woman, what else could enrage such a cold person? As Frederick reached out for the paper bag, Chet held the corner of the bag. "Do you want to look at it another time? You might get upset!" He was really afraid that at this critical moment, the content of the paper bag would add fuel to the fire! "You''re provoking me deliberately, aren''t you?" With that, Frederick snatched it with force. Several photos fell out in an instant. Alicia and Jeremy were in the pictures. Although they looked a little young, they looked basically the same as they were at present. However, in the photo, she was more rxed and sweet. Her eyes were squinting as she smiled. Frederick flipped through the pages in a row. The more he looked at them, the bigger and fiercer his movements became. Chapter 170 Chapter 170 The photos were obviously taken secretly. One of the pictures was taken at the university. Alicia had her arms hooked around Jeremy''s neck as she looked at him intently on the beautiful and picturesque street... Another picture was of both of them sitting under a gigantic tree on awn. The sun was setting with green trees as part of the scene. There were books on the side. The man was looking at her dotingly, stroking her soft long hair. Alicia was lying on the man''sp and she looked as tame as a sheep! There were other pictures too. Pictures of them quarreling, kissing, hugging, and all kinds of sweet and lively scenarios! Just by looking at these photos, Frederick could imagine the sweet and romantic moments the two of them had together. Somehow, he was annoyed. With a wave of his hand, he threw everything away. Chet sighed softly and made a cup of coffee for him. "Take a breather! It¡¯s all in the past!" "If it is in the past, why are there so many pictures?" Who knew what more happened between them that hasn''t been uncovered? Frederick''s heart was a wreck as his overwhelming emotions took over. "If you have created memories with Miss Rudolph by taking pictures together, you would have tons of them too!" Chet''s words were like a wet nket, which instantly shut Frederick''s mouth. Sitting down, Chet exined to him. "St. Abbott University is a famous private university in Bayton City for the rich. The nchard family used to be a famously wealthy family in Bayton City. Her father''s name is Fabian nchard and his family used to own a chain of restaurants. Hispany, The Delish Food & Co was big and listed! Rumor has it that he is of good character, generous, and upright. He has a wonderful marriage and the family is happy. He only has one daughter. His business was doing really well!" "Hence, Miss nchard was born with a silver spoon in her mouth! Plus, she is naturally beautiful, bright, lively, and poised. When she was at St. Abbott University, she was a beauty and many people had quite an impression of her! She used to be pursued by many guys. She did not even have to pay when she wanted to buy jewelry as guys would always pay for her!" Frederick was inplete shock at Chet''s words. He had a hint of disdain towards what Chet said. Chet smiled slightly and ignored him. He cleared his throat and continued speaking. "However, as the nchard family was quite well-known in Bayton City and her parents were very strict too, no one dared to make a move on her! Miss nchard never had a rtionship until she went to university and met Jeremy Pitcher." After taking a deep breath, Chet nced at the pictures he just picked up. "The photos you saw of them were taken by others in the university and on the street... The two of them were in love and it was the hottest gossip on campus. Therefore, the pictures were posted on the university''s photography website, that''s why until now I could still get hold of a few photos of them..." "I''ve researched Jeremy Pitcher too. His family is abroad but he came back to study at St. Abbott University for two years. When he was dating Miss nchard, the two families didn''t have any contact. What I really don''t understand is why did he put so much effort to y with the woman''s heart and ruined her whole family! They had always been dating. Three years ago, they were going to get married after graduation. It was supposed to be the most beautiful fairytale but he left her at the altar of the grandest wedding in Bayton City! I also found some old newspaper clippings with pictures of Alicia kneeling helplessly on the ground in the rain in her wedding gown. Miss nchard''s wedding had be a joke and within a week, the nchard family went bankrupt!" Chet took a glimpse of the pictures before continuing. "We can''t find much information about thepany. Word was that back then, their fast-food chain had unauthorized harmful materials. In short, the impact was huge. They were forced to close down and stop all operations. The stock prices dropped dramatically and they had some trouble in capital. Then, they went bankrupt after that." After reporting to him, Chet thought of something and added some more. "By the way, about her wedding with Jeremy, there were two stories to it. One was that Jeremy had a feud with the nchard family and he secretly nned all of that; the other was about the nchard family''s financial problems. He discovered it, therefore the wedding did not work out... There were other stories but these two were the most popr among them all! I haven''t found any evidence that can support both rumors. If you want to know the truth, asking Miss nchard would save you the most time!" Frederick picked the file up and rolled his eyes at him. "Cut the cr*p!" If he could ask her, there was no need for him to investigate. "By the way, why didn''t you mention her father?" "Rumor has it that when the nchard family went bankrupt and charges were pressed, Fabian was emotionally triggered that he was sent to the hospital. Then, there was no news about him. Besides, Miss nchard and her mother were seen to mourn for a while, therefore I''m guessing he''s gone. In the past few years, Miss nchard and her mother were on their own. It should have been quite difficult as many people came to them, forcing them to pay what they owed by means such as throwing eggs or sshing paint." Truth be told, Chet was impressed by this woman from what he gathered during the research. For someone who was born with a silver spoon in her mouth, it was pretty impressive tost this long. Moreover, she could still stand her ground in such circumstances. She still had such a pure and kind heart. This was really rare! Hearing this, Frederick understood why she cared about money that much and always said that she would feel no sense of security if she had no money. His heart ached and he could not help feeling sorry for her. This belongs to N?velDrama.Org - ?. After extracting the information, Frederick found another picture. Alicia had her arm hooked around Jeremy''s neck, acting coyly with a slight smile. He wondered what she wanted to do with him. However, Frederick''s gaze fell on her shoulder. Jeremy was facing directly while she was looking sideways. Half of her shoulder was exposed as she was wearing an off-shoulder top. Although only a small part of it was exposed, a beautiful and ring butterfly tattoo could be seen! Swiftly, Frederick tore the picture into pieces. It was ugly as hell! Chet was stunned by his childish behaviour and kept silent. After Chet left, Frederick''s mood worsened. He took out a cigarette and lit it. His eyes fell on the jasmine flowers on one side, which brought him a headache. Danica was back! Chapter 171 Chapter 171 The woman he had been missing and was still so gentle to him. However, she had betrayed him before! On the other hand, Alicia, who was his wife, said that she did not care about him at all! He was very sure that he could only have one of the two women. Why would he still stick around when Alicia said that she did not care? Was there something wrong with him? Women were the most mysterious species in the world! Why would he hesitate when she did not care about him and had another sc*mbag in her mind? As the smoke became thicker, Frederick''s eyebrows knitted even more tightly. Just as he was about to lose it from his annoyance, his phone rang. He came to his senses when he saw that Danica was calling him. Frederick put out the cigarette, took a moment to calm himself down, and answered the call. "Danica. It''s me!" "Frederick, am I disturbing you?" He smiled slightly as he heard Danica''s ever-gentle voice. Her beautiful figure shed across his mind as he curled his lip slightly. He then shook his head to get rid of the image and replied to her coldly. "No!" "I know you''re busy, thus I''ll make it quick! Are you free tonight? Let''s have dinner together! It''s been so long since I saw my friends, I have invited them tonight to East Bannpool. Let''s go together after dinner, alright?" After chatting for a while, Frederick did not refuse her as it was just a casual dinner. After that, all he could hear was Danica''s voice of care, but he was absent-minded and didn''t pay attention to her. He felt nothing for her. It was not until he heard the end of the conversation that he replied, "I will see you tonight!" After hanging up the phone, he suddenly felt empty. Meanwhile, Alicia was feeling extremely down after work. She did not want to go home to face her empty house, therefore she went to the arcade. She took out fifty dors as she was preparing to get some plushies from the w machine. If she spent more than an hour at the arcade, she would probably fall asleep right away when she got back home. It was purely to pass time. Alicia went in but was not in a hurry. She sat on the lounge chair for half an hour. When she got up, she did not have much interest in the dolls. She did not put much effort into wing for those toys. After a while, she spent all fifty dors but she was still empty-handed. She started grabbing her hair out of frustration. A staff member came over and handed her 20 more tokens. "Miss, the manager wants to thank you for showing your mercy thest time. This is a reward for you!" Alicia was kiddingst time and did not expect the manager to take it seriously. She then took it and replied bluntly, "Thank the manager for me!" Since she already spent fifty dors mindlessly, it would be good if she continued to y for a little longer! Alicia turned around and continued. Maybe because of the reward, she suddenly felt much better. Even her luck got seemingly better. "Not bad!" Although she only caught a small rabbit doll, it was nice to not be empty-handed. Moreover, it was her first time getting a doll from the w machine. With the pinkish rabbit doll in her hand, she left happily. When she got back to her car, she ced the rabbit by the window. She felt overjoyed looking at her own hard work. Then, she looked at the time and realized that it was just eight o''clock. "Why is time passing by so slowly?" As soon as she said this, her cell phone rang. It was from the director and he wanted to know if it was convenient for Alicia to go collect a receipt. As she had nothing to do and the task was easy, she immediately agreed. "Sign and get the receipt, there are two contracts... Check the stamp...1'' After repeating them to herself, Alicia took out a pen and scribbled on a paper. "Mr. John Andrews from Readex? Alright, no problem! I will bring it to work tomorrow!" N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. Alicia set a reminder up after hanging up. Right then, she received a phone number. As she dialed the number, she started the car. Right when she put her phone down while stopping at a traffic light, she inadvertently turned her head and saw two familiar figures walking out of a magnificent hotel. Frederick and that woman? Although she couldn''t see the woman''s face clearly from a distance, her intuition told her that the woman was the one reported to be seen with him at the musical! The woman was wearing a long ck dress simr to the one reported. Her elegant curves were entuated when the wind blew. She wore a beige coat and her long hair was blowing under the light. She had an eye-catching bright red bag. Alicia was sure that this woman had good taste. She held Frederick''s arm and they appeared quite intimate. Suddenly, it was as if there was a knife piercing through her heart. Alicia''s heart ached and her emotions were all over the ce. Behind her, harsh honking sounds were heard. Only then Alicia looked away and stepped on the gas pedal. Frederick and Danica were standing in front of the hotel after dinner. They chatted while waiting for their car toe over. She leaned slightly against Frederick''s arm with a beautiful smile on her face. "I used to hold you like this whenever we hung out. I''ve missed it so much. This feels good..." Her gentle voice rang in his ears. He lowered his head to nce at her without saying anything, showing a weak smile on his face. If it had been Alicia, she would have been giggling and leaned directly on him! Alicia was way different even when it was the same action! She was always full of energy. She was cheerful and was never boring. Whereas for Danica, she was calm while gently leaning on his shoulder. When he suddenly thought of Alicia, he imagined her doing the same thing to Jeremy. Frederick became more annoyed! Right at this moment, Chet drove the car over. He opened the car door and both of them got in. Her sitting posture wasdylike and well-behaved. She was still holding onto Frederick''s arm and it was obvious that Danica was excited. "I''ve been back for a while but I haven''t seen Carson and the rest yet! I''ve been away for so long and I miss them so much! Do they still remember me? Will they be disappointed by how I look now?" "They should be doing fine now, right?" It was obvious that she was not confident and was a little sad. In fact, Frederick felt that she had changed a lot. Even when she smiled, there was a hint of sadness in her eyes. He sensed that she had gone through something. However, whenever he asked, she would cry and leave angrily. After a few times, he stopped asking. Frederick knew she needed time. Chapter 172 Chapter 172 "Don''t overthink. They often talk about you. You''re doing well now." What happened back then was traumatic for him. But as time went by, it became something not worth mentioning. He always believed that she had her reasons; reasons that were hard for her to exin. Frederick hoped that one day, she would open up and exin why she left, as well as the contract. "How is Grandma? Is she physically healthy? I miss her so much but I haven''t had the time to see her yet! If you have time, apany me to visit her!" Along the way, Danica would talk to herself from time to time. But, most of the time Frederick would just say "yes" at the end of her every sentence. Especially when it came to his grandmother, his mood becameplicated. Fortunately, the car soon stopped in front of the door of East Bannpool. In the private room of the nightclub, several men were present. It was the first time that the atmosphere was a little awkward and cold. They were all swirling a ss of red wine in their hands and asionally nced at their phones. After a moment of stillness, Carson broke the silence. "Hey, what do you think of this?" Looking around, he finally fixed his gaze on Trevor. "Trevor, you have the most say in this!" Knowing that he was talking about Frederick and Danica, Trevor put his ss down and spoke, "No one has a say in his business." No one could make a decision for him except for himself. The only possible person was probably his grandma! For so many years, no one had been able to make a decision for him! They nodded at the same time and Willy added, "Yes." Carson swirled the ss in his hand lightly and said again, "Let me rephrase. Do you think they can continue to be friends?" They looked at each other but did not say anything. Raising his hand, Carson spoke again. "Well, that''s right. Let''s talk about it in private. What happens in this room stays in this room. We are just exchanging our thoughts. If you feel that they can get back together again, raise your hand!" After looking around, no one raised a hand. Wyatt and Willy said at the same time, "I quit!" After another round, still, no one raised a hand. This time, Wyatt and Willy were a little surprised. "Trevor, how could you not have hope for them? Frederick had no other woman for the past few years. Are your family''s rules that strict? What if, just what if¡ª" Wyatt paused right there and continued after thinking for a while. "What if your first woman has an ident or something? What if she was ugly or she can''t bear children or has other disabilities? Would you rather suffer all your life to stay with a woman that you don''t love?" In this way, he might as well die! Trevor picked up his ss and swirled it slightly with a faint smile on his face. "The rule in the Clements family is to stay married once you are married. We don''t have to marry our first love. But, rules are just rules. There''s nothing that we can''t do!" However, their genes were special. It was said that the process of changing eye color was painful. It was probably simr to the feeling of a woman losing her virginity. He was not shocked that Frederick and Alicia had done it so fast. However, he did not expect that Frederick would marry her so quickly. Rules were passed down from their ancestors, therefore the older generations treated this rule very seriously. He did not mind it but his grandma had a different opinion about it. However, Frederick never followed the rules and did whatever pleased him. Therefore, no one knew what was on his mind. He was mysterious and even the business world knew it. Even so, whether it was Frederick''s attitude towards Alicia or Grandma''s approval towards Alicia, Trevor felt that this woman was different and hard to grasp in a short time. It was like what happened in the hospital. He was surprised even just thinking about it! If he met such a woman, he would definitely fall for her! This woman was not only beautiful but was also adorable! Even though he had known Danica for so many years and had a good impression of her, he could not say that he hated Alicia. Then, they turned their eyes to look at Carson. "Hey, Carson, Trevor is also part of the Clements family. He should know Frederick and that woman better. Why would you..." Although Danica had been away for so many years, she was an old acquaintance of theirs! "I can''t exin it but this woman is really something and I can''t hate her. Especially thest time, she risked everything to save Mrs. Clements. Plus, she stayed in the hospital to take care of Grandma. She did not do it to show off or ask for credit. She did not evenin. In short, she is very special and different from any otherdy! If you were there, you would be touched too!" What was more, Carson had a good impression of Alicia from the few encounters he had with her. When their eyes met, he and Trevor nodded at the same time. Obviously, they felt the same way. After all, they had only met a few times but they were captivated by Alicia''s beauty. Without saying anything, they all raised their sses and drank together. As soon as they put down their wine sses, the room door opened. Everyone stood up and Carson was the first one to speak. "Finally..." Danica smiled and waved her hand. "Hi, Carson, it''s been a long time! Sorry to keep you waiting!" They had not seen each other for many years. Danica''s appearance was a little different. Right then, everyone went to greet her but there was a sense of unfamiliarity. Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org. After moving seats, Trevor said, "Sit down please!" Meanwhile, Alicia was driving on the road. When she saw the hotel for the appointment, her phone rang. "East Bannpool? Okay, I know... I''ll be there right away!" The person Alicia was supposed to meet had gone there. She was familiar with East Bannpool. She didn''t give it much thought and began to hit the pedal. Soon, she arrived at East Bannpool. She was rtively familiar with the ce and reached the third floor in no time. Reims Hall? Rooms with names were no ordinary room. It must be a rtively high-end private room. Alicia walked along as she nced at the room names. Fleur Hall? Crescent Hall... It should be somewhere here! While she was looking for it, a burst of crackling and happyughter could be heard from a room. Instinctively, Alicia turned her head and looked. The door of one of the private rooms was ajar. Several exotic- looking men and women were dancing away. A familiar figure in beige leaned forward on the sofa, chuckling. On the other side, there was also a familiar voice. It sounded like... Carson''s! With one quick nce, Alicia was very sure that she saw Trevor and the woman who had just been with Frederick! She knew that Frederick must be one of those figures in the crowd! Did he bring that woman to meet his friends? Weren''t they his ride-or-die friends? Chapter 173 Chapter 173 It seemed like they were so close! But, Frederick had never taken Alicia to any gathering to meet his friends before! All of a sudden, the nonchntughter Alicia heard caused her heart to ache. It was like an invisible knife piercing into her heart, increasing the distance between them. At this moment, Alicia smirked in self-mockery as her heart went numb. Thest hope in the bottom of her heart seemed to have vanished, leaving a crack in her heart. She didn''t stay any longer. She just walked past. Trevor caught a glimpse of her. His hand that was holding the wine ss paused and his gaze froze a few seconds subconsciously. Was it his imagination? At this time, all of them were recalling the happy and embarrassing moments of the past. Danica laughed her heart out. At a nce, she noticed his strange behavior and subconsciously turned her head to look at the door as well. "Trevor, what are you looking at?" Everyone turned their eyes to where she was looking but there was nothing at the door. After recovering from the shock, Trevor calmed down and uttered in a sudden, "Nothing, I just saw an acquaintance. Perhaps, I was mistaken." There couldn''t be such a coincidence. Was that really her? He nced at Frederick and noticed that he was calm. From time to time, Frederick would even lower his head and whisper something to Danica. Thus, he did not say anything. All of a sudden, Carson joked, "Who would be able to capture the attention of Master Trevor? She must be an extremely gorgeousdy!" Trevor squinted at him and replied, "You are right! She is really hot! A surprise!" "Really? I have to take a look at her!" Carson was very interested that he even exaggerated his actions and wanted to get up. However, Wyatt stopped him right there. "Come on! There''s ady here. Please behave yourself!" Looking at them, Danica giggled. "Carson, are you still messing around? Aren''t you worse than Trevor then? Don''t influence my Frederick." The familiar tone and everything seemed to be natural. Suddenly, Frederick felt a little strange as he couldn''t bear to hear it. The other people felt that as well, therefore they showed an awkward smile. Waving his hand, Carson replied to Danica. "Just kidding! You are here, how dare we do that?" Although Danica was several years younger than them, due to her rtionship with Frederick, Carson often called her by her first name with a hint of respect! The atmosphere eased a little and they were just like in the past. Everything was fine but in an instant, the image of Alicia dancing suddenly appeared in Frederick''s mind. Her amazing dance moves shocked the whole audience, living up to her nickname ¡ª ''Dancing Queen''! Dancing Queen! She danced beautifully and gracefully like a butterfly. D*mn, a f*cking butterfly again! This belongs to N?velDrama.Org - ?. In an instant, Frederick''s mood went totally out of ce. He felt something was wrong and he was extremely ufortable. Frederick set down the wine ss in his hand and stood up. "I''ll go to the restroom for a while!" The moment he turned around, Trevor''s eyes narrowed slightly. At the same time, Alicia finally found Reims Hall but she did not go in because she knew that Mr. Andrews was invited there to entertain his clients. She was afraid that it would be inappropriate to disturb them, therefore she called him to pass her the documents outside the door. Beside a window nearby, Alicia stood there and patiently waited for him toe out. After a while, a middle-aged man with a big belly walked over with a briefcase in his hand. The man was wearing a light blue shirt. At this time, his tie was a little messy. He was walking while opening the briefcase to draw a document out. "Are you Mr. John Andrews from Readex? Hello! I am Alicia nchard, the interpreter ofJT Trantion Service. I am here to collect the contract.1'' Taking the initiative to greet him, Alicia took out her business card and handed it over. Although she had cooperated with Readex before, it was her first time meeting him. John Andrews didn''t expect that such a beautiful woman woulde. When he was heading towards her, he was obviouslyzy and unwilling to meet her. However, the moment he looked up, he straightened his back right away. His eyes were twinkling and he even tidied up his necktie. After receiving the business card, he rummaged through the bag for a long time before he remembered that he did not bring his business card. He then smiled and reached out his hand. "Hello! I''ve heard of your name many times but I didn''t expect that except for being outstanding in your work, you are also an ultimate beauty!" "Mr. Andrews, I am ttered. I have heard of you many times as well, saying that you are a kind and honest man. From the looks of it, it seems that it''s true! I am so sorry that you have toe out here." Alicia could clearly feel the change in his eyes and there were all kinds of contempt in her heart. However, she continued to praise him. It was her who personally came to get the documents but she still gave all the credits to him. Although it was a little hypocritical, she had to admit that it was always good to say good things and be respectful. Moreover, in the past few years, she had dealt with all kinds of people. She also knew that most of the time, she could protect herself by acting weak. Therefore, no matter what kind of person she was facing, being tough was always herst resort. "Miss nchard, you are really good at talking." It was obvious that he was ted by her words as he smiled from eye to eye. After receiving the documents, Alicia took the opportunity to give it a run-through. Fortunately, there was nothing wrong with it. With that, she sighed a breath of relief without her knowing. "Mr. Andrews, I will leave now if there is nothing else. I don''t want to disturb your gathering with your friends!" Just as she was about to leave, someone grabbed her wrist out of the blue. "Hey, don''t hurry off so quickly. It''s rare for me to have a good connection with you, Miss nchard. It''s like seeing... my niece. I don''t know whatnguage you are good at. Recently, there is a batch of documents from ourpany''s international department that are going to be sent to various countries. You know, we work with people from various countries... Spain, France, Germany, and many more! I''m wondering if you''ll be interested?" As he said this, he took her hand and clutched it as if he didn''t want to let go of it. "Of course, I''m interested!" With a friendly smile on her face, Alicia tried to pull her hand away. She despised him in her heart and thought to herself, "If I am like your dear niece, how dare you touch me? Why don''t you just go kill yourself? What a shame for you to say it out loud!" As soon as he saw a chance, he became a little rxed. "In fact, there are a lot of ways to do it. You know... If you are interested, I can give you more rewards, such as raising the payment for each word or adding more words. If you want to do it privately, it''s not a problem too! What about we find a ce to talk in detail?" The man was gesturing with his hand, wanting to touch her hand again. Alicia was so enraged that she wanted to kick him hard. With a sh of inspiration, she picked up the file and covered her face as she pretended that she was about to sneeze. "Mr. Andrews, it''s my honor. But, I ¡ªachoo!" Chapter 174 Chapter 174 Sure enough, as soon as she did that, John subconsciously retreated, allowing Alicia to withdraw her hand. She deliberately pretended to sneeze and flung her purse. She even acted as if she was bending over and used the high heels of hers to step onto his feet. "Achoo!" "Ouch!1'' The man screamed and turned around abruptly. As for Alicia, she purposely rubbed her nose and apologized, "Oh, no, I am so sorry. Achoo¡ª" Then, she pretended to sneeze again to take a few steps backward, keeping a distance from him. "Mr. Andrews, are you okay? I am so sorry about that. How ridiculous of me. I''m not feeling well recently. s, perhaps I''ve taken a little too much of Artemisinin ¡ª oh, no, I meant I might''ve caught a cold. Maybe I have put on a little too much perfume, which made my nose feel a little itchy..." After deliberately emphasizing the exnation, Alicia still had a smile on her face as she was obviously eyeing the money. "I''m very interested in the task you just mentioned! Unfortunately, I''m not good at the German and Frenchnguages. Do you have any job that requires Russian trantion? How much can I get? I''m a professional!" As she said this, she deliberately scratched her arms and secretly scratched her thigh. Her actions were neither too obvious nor too discreet. She was intending to let the man notice it. As expected, the next second, the man''s face changed and he waved his hand as if he had seen a ghost. "No, no! Ourpany doesn''t hire anyone that speaks Russian! Miss nchard, I have to go to meet my friends. I''ll look for you again if I need you..." As he turned around, he stumbled in panic. Alicia clearly saw that he took out her business card from his pocket as he probably wanted to throw it into the bin. "Pfft." With a scoff, Alicia shook the document in her hand and stuffed it into her bag. "If you are so afraid, why would you still want to fool around? I don''t even have to curse you; you will one day be doomed by women too!" Alicia scolded inwardly. In the past, she had tranted a few medical instructional materials. For this reason, she did a lot of research and even went to the hospital to get advice from doctors. Artemisinin was known to be used as a medication to curemon sexually-transmitted diseases. It was said that it worked with other antibiotics and was the first choice of medicine due to its effectiveness. However, it was prone to trigger an allergic reaction. Therefore, it was necessary to conduct a skin test before taking the medicine! Based on what she had just done, she could guess that men with a littlemon sense would think something was wrong with her. They must have thought that underneath her clothes, some part of her body was rotting! After putting the documents in her purse, Alicia still felt a little proud of herself. In fact, as a trantor, she was exposed to all kinds of fields and had vast knowledge. When she turned around and was about to leave, she raised her eyes and met a pair of deep blue eyes. She paused and choked on her saliva. She bit her lower lips subconsciously and thought, "He really is here, isn''t he?" How long had he been standing here? When their eyes met, Frederick clenched his hand to form a fist in his pocket. It was a good show and he didn''t miss out on anything at all. At this moment, Frederick''s emotions were really overwhelming. He admired her yet he was angry at the same time! Was there only money in this woman''s eyes? Did shee here to dance or to socialize? She was obviously taken advantage of by him and yet she didn''t even know to get rid of him or p him? Frederick was furious but he couldn''t deny that her way of handling things had her advantages! If she really did p him earlier, she would definitely infuriate the man. In the end, she might not be able to protect herself. However, thinking that she was held by such a disgusting man, Frederick felt extremely displeased. All of a sudden, his eyes fell on her ear without him realizing it. He fixed his gaze on her and his expression turned a little unhappy. A pair of mismatched butterfly earrings? She seemed to like butterflies a lot! He didn''t realize that putting aside the style of these earrings, they were actually a gift from himself! But at this moment, all he could think of was butterflies. In an instant, his gaze upon Alicia became cold and disdainful. How could a person as observant as Alicia not notice that? Did he look down on her again? Although she had long known that he had always looked down on her no matter what she did, she could still feel a sudden pain in her heart. Her hand subconsciously clenched a little as well. It was the first time for them to see each other after the quarrel. For a long time, their eyes were fixed on each other and neither of them said a word. This belongs to N?velDrama.Org - ?. At this moment, a delicate female voice broke the silence. "Frederick, are you here?" All of a sudden, something shed across Alicia''s mind. She shook her hand and raised her chin slightly. She lifted her feet and walked away in her high heels, walking straight past him as she headed to the stairs on one side. When their shoulders brushed, she inadvertently nced at the woman who was chasing after him from the corner of her eye. Although it was only a nce, Alicia could sense that the woman was dignified, obedient, and well- behaved. She had a graceful and virtuous temperament, which made her look even more delicate and pitiful! They passed by each other and a huge difference could be seen. Danica was tender and soft while Alicia was gorgeous and brave. Unintentionally, Danica slowed down her pace and nced at her. "Frederick, what took you so long? I thought you had something..." "No, I went out to smoke..." Behind Alicia, she could hear the faint voices speaking. The whole time, no matter how curious and ufortable she felt, she still looked straight ahead like a stranger or perhaps a proud little princess. Following that, she disappeared into the side of the corridor with her head held high. When she exited the third floor, she ran all the way to her caras if she was fleeing from a disaster. However, her mind was still filled with the sweet conversation between them. Danica''s tone sounded as if she was close to him and his tone towards her was so gentle as well. From their voices, Alicia could even imagine that woman holding and hugging him coquettishly. Putting her hand on her chest, Alicia shut her eyes! She didn''t know how long she had been sitting in the car before she started the car and went back to Landrum Garden. When she entered the house, it was as if she had just experienced a war. Her whole body was exhausted. The empty house appeared cold and unweing. Shey on the bed weakly and curled herself into a ball, feeling like her whole body had been hollowed out. After an unknown period of time, she got up and took a shower in a daze. Then, she pulled the quilt and covered her head. That day, Alicia kept sighing and was tossing and turning until the middle of the night. When Frederick returned to the private room, he was silent. He didn''t say anything much even when the party was over. After getting out of the nightclub, Frederick sent Danica home. On the way, the two of them didn''t say anything as well. As he walked her back home, she could feel that he was upset throughout the journey. She didn''t know whether it was her illusion but she felt that he became unhappy after he went to the bathroom. She smiled and took his hand, then she asked a question tentatively. "Frederick, is that woman pretty?" Chapter 175 Chapter 175 "Huh?" For a moment, Frederick did not get what she was saying. He thought that there was a woman walking past, thus he stopped and looked around. "I mean... the woman who was wearing a white sweater with a ck and white printed skirt. We met her in the corridor of the nightclub, didn¡¯t we?" Hearing that, Frederick knew that she was referring to Alicia. He couldn''t express the feeling in his heart, but he didn''t deny her question. Alicia was more than beautiful. Her beauty was utterly indescribable. In an instant, Danica''s smile froze. "You like her, don''t you?" His mind was already in a mess. When Danica brought her up, he became even more agitated. "Let''s stop talking about these useless things! You can get in now." "Frederick, why don''t you answer my question? I feel like you have been absent-minded since earlier on. When Carson mentioned having a barbecue at the ce we used to go to celebrate my return, everyone was obviously very excited. It''s your favorite ce but you didn''t say anything... You wouldn''t do this in the past as you''ve always prioritized your rtionship with your brothers." With this, Danica wiped her tears with grievance. Could it be that he had changed? In the past, no matter how beautiful a woman was, he would never spare them a nce, not to mention having any reaction! But currently, did he really lose his mind for a pretty stranger? In Danica''s mind, this was uneptable. No one knew Frederick''s past more than she did. His resistance to women was strong. She had done many things for him. She had even pursued him for a very long time, just to get a nce from him. She recalled that when she approached him at the beginning of their acquaintance, he looked at her with a pair of fierce eyes, which was very horrifying. Even after knowing each other for a long time, whenever she touched his shirt, he would push her to the ground. When she talked to him, he would not bother to reply. There were tons of gorgeous women who treated him extremely well but they eventually ran away because of his indifference. Tons of beautiful women threw themselves at him and yet were chased away by him in the end. In the past, not a single woman could stay in Frederick''s arrogant and cold heart. She had known him for more than a decade but everything changed in just one day. She had only been away for six years. How could she have already been reced? In his eyes, there was no other woman around him besides her! This belongs to N?velDrama.Org - ?. Danica could not ept the fact that even though she had sacrificed for many years, it was still not as good as that woman''s appearance. In the past, no matter how beautiful a woman was, they would just be a stepping stone for her! She could not believe it at all! However, at this moment, her face was obviously no longer beautiful, which made her lose her confidence. Thinking of the six years that had drifted past, she couldn''t help but feel emotional and burst into tears. "You''ve changed. You are no longer the Frederick that I used to know! You said that you will treat me well for the rest of your life. No matter what I be, you won''t ignore me even if you dislike me. Am I not your only woman anymore?" He held the back of her head and pulled her into his arms, bringing her thoughts back to reality. "Don''t say this! How can I ignore you? I am just a little tired because of work." He found an excuse to force himself to get himself together in front of her. "Frederick, don''t do this to me. Don''t leave me! I came back because of you. You don''t know how much I care about you and how much I love you! You don''t even know how much courage I had to muster to be back here..." Looking at the crying woman in his arms, Frederick felt sorry for her but there was a voice ringing in his mind. "Frederick, you are really cheap. Why are you absentminded when your beloveddy right in front of you?" Frederick hugged her and raised his hand to wipe away the tears in her eyes. "Alright! Don''t overthink and head back home!" As soon as he spoke, his hand was grabbed by her the next second. "Let''s head in and have a cup of tea. I am living alone now." In order to make it convenient for herself, she didn''t stay at her old house but lived alone in a small apartment when she came back. Frederick didn''t want to go in initially but when he saw the tears in the corner of her eyes, he swallowed back the refusal. "Okay, I''ll send you in!" It was a simple two-story vi, which was not too huge. The house was slightly empty but it was clean and tidy. After sitting down on the sofa, Danica poured a ss of water for him. "Would you like to eat or drink anything? You used to like the coffee that I made. It''s a pity that it''s already at night." Drinking coffee would definitely cause insomnia! Frederick nodded and replied, "Sure, I haven''t had it for a long time!" "Great!" With his response, Danica was so overjoyed that she almost jumped out of the sofa. Finally, Frederick''s face showed his first decent smile of the night. Soon, a cup of fragrant coffee was served. Frederick took a sip while stirring it but he frowned the thick brows of his unintentionally. "What''s wrong? Does it not taste good?" "No, it''s just a little bit strong." Putting down the coffee cup, Frederick added a spoonful of creamer to the coffee. Smelling the strong creamy scent in it, he took another sip with satisfaction. "It smells good and was delicious.Just like the one you made me in the past." How could it be the same when he had added more creamer to it? Feeling bitter in her heart, Danica''s pupils subconsciously widened a little. "Frederick, you really have changed a lot. In the past, you used to like ck coffee the most!" At most, he would only add half a spoonful of creamer and sugar. However, at present, he even added a thick creamer, which he disliked the most in the past. She clearly remembered that he really hated the taste of it. Frederick halted, then only did he notice that the color of the coffee in the cup had turned a little pale. Yes, in the past, he loved to drink ck and bitter coffee but for the past two days... All of a sudden, a woman who enjoyed drinking milk shed through his mind. Every time, she would hold a packet of milk in her hand. She would always look satisfied and ted while drinking milk, which was extremely cute. If he didn''t allow her to drink milk, she would pull a long face. Thinking of those past events, Frederick subconsciously smiled. "It''s good to change once in a while. It''ste, I don''t need to have a coffee that is too strong." However, after only a few seconds, his face became gloomy. Lost in her own thoughts, Danica did not notice his strange behavior. However, she had a bad feeling in her heart. She got up to cut some fruits for him and gathered herself simultaneously. After all, she had been away for such a long time. Therefore, it was normal for him to have changed a little. She had to keep calm and not mess things up as she didn''t want him to feel annoyed. After taking a few deep breaths, she forced a smile and brought the te of fruits over! At this time, Frederick''s mood had gradually returned to normal. The two of them had fruits and chatted for a while. Frederick noticed that he had almost finished his cup of coffee. Hence, he buttoned up his suit and said, "It''ste, rest early." When he was about to get up, Danica suddenly hooked her arms around his neck and begged, "Frederick, please stay here tonight!" Chapter 176 Chapter 176 Frederick was shocked. Although he already had a premonition of it, he didn''t expect that she would really say it. He didn''t push her away but his tone was very serious as he tried to reject her politely. "Danica, I''m still married!" "I don''t mind it! Frederick..." Raising her head, she pouted her rosy lips slightly and was eager to kiss him. Danica''s eyes showed that she was begging him without any disguise. "God knows how many women you have slept with outside. I said you are disgusting! Do not touch me!" Alicia''s roar suddenly appeared in his mind. Turning his face sideways, Frederick avoided Danica. Instead, he grabbed her hand and spoke with a cold attitude. "Danica, don''t be silly! You should know me well. I hate this kind of thing the most!" Even if he loved her from the bottom of his heart, no matter how impulsive he was, as long as he was still in a marriage, he would not sleep with her. This was a matter of principle! He would never do that! With a slight shiver, Danica instantly realized that she had made a mistake. His mothermitted suicide because his father cheated on her and wanted to divorce her. He was abused and was ced into a dog cage. Thus, his temperament would often change drastically. He turned cold- blooded and became disgusted with women... It could all be traced back to his father''s betrayal of marriage. This was a thorn in his heart and the baggage that he couldn''t get rid of! Danica leaned against him, saying in a coquettish voice. "I''m so sorry. I''m just too scared of being alone... I want someone to apany me. Frederick, don''t be angry with me and don''t hate me. Could you stay here for a little longer?" The woman in front of him was thin and weak, appearing as if she had an illness. She looked fragile as if she could break easily. She was really different from the healthy girl in his memory who had a sweet smile. Frederick''s heart softened and his tone eased a little, "How would I? Don''t overthink." He raised his hand and stroked her hair, just as he had done in the past. In an instant, Danica grinned and squinted her eyes. She looked up at him with memories popping into her mind. "In the past, you liked to hold me and stroke my hair like this. I loved toy in your arms as it was veryfortable and warm... Frederick, do you remember that during the weekends, I would make you a cup of coffee and bake cookies? When you had finished your work, we wouldy on the sofa to watch TV together. You would even kiss me out of the blue and y around with me. In the end, we didn''t even have the slightest idea of what was going on in the show." Danica missed the feeling of the past very much! "For a period of time, you were obsessed with sunflower seeds. I would remove the shell for you even when my nails were all chipped... Every time, you would hold my hand and kiss it, saying that you wouldn''t let me do tough jobs in the future and you would take care of me for the rest of my life. You even said that I only have to prepare sunflower seeds for you. Even thinking about it now makes me want tough!" "Yeah." He nodded but his thoughts had already drifted to a ce tens of thousands of miles away. The woman in his arms was still the same as he remembered in his memory. The familiar feeling, voice and smell that made his heart throb. But, why did he always feel that something was wrong? In the past, he would always be very impulsive whenever he held her. On this day, she took the initiative to throw herself into his arms. Of course, he had a sudden impulse but he really couldn''t bring himself to be interested in her! If it was Alicia, he would have gone crazy! Could it be that deep down, he would treat people differently based on their looks as well? Did he think that the girl in front of him, Danica, was not as attractive as Alicia? No, every woman had always been the same in his eyes! It was needless to say when it came to that specific aspect. He had seen all kinds of beautiful women. No matter chubby or thin, they were all the same. Therefore, regardless of how pretty a woman was, in his eyes, they were just a pile of bones. Besides hatred, he would even feel annoyed. In his world, only Danica was different! She was innocent and kind. She was not afraid of him. She cared about him, smiled at him, and gave him warmth! His favorite girl was right in front of him but why was he thinking of her again? That woman who had no conscience, she must be counting her money again! Why would he care whether she thought of him as dirty or not? Frederick''s head was in a mess. His brain must have been run over by a car! With a burst of inexplicable agitation, Frederick came to his senses. Then, he heard Danica ask, "What do you think? Are you okay with that?" Frederick didn''t hear what she had said at all and a trace of panic and embarrassment shed across his face. He nodded instinctively. "Sure!" "You agree? Then, let''s go pay Grandma a visit together next week!" Frederick was shocked at once and he screamed out loud in his heart. If Grandma saw her, he didn''t know what would happen! He withdrew his hand and thought for a moment. Then, he replied, "Let''s wait for another two weeks! I have a big project going on recently. I have tons of things to attend to. Plus, you just came back. Let''s n it out properly before going!" She didn''t know that although she had talked about the past for a long time, Frederick didn''t listen to most of it. She didn''t even realize that Frederick was lost in his own thoughts. Danica thought that she had evoked his old feelings and that he was being considerate when in fact, he was just thinking about other matters. She threw herself into his arms and nodded meekly. "Alright! Okay! I''ll listen to you! As long as you are here, I don''t have to think about anything! What I longed for the most is to have a happy family. I''ll stay home during the day to nt and cook at night. We will eat together when my hubby is home..." N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. This was what they envisioned their ''future'' to be when they were together in the past. The husband would be working outside and the wife would stay at home. The husband would be responsible for earning money to support the family and the wife would just have to worry about her appearance. Once upon a time, this was indeed what Frederick had envisioned for a ''marriage''. To have a gentle, considerate, virtuous, and gentle wife. He would support herpletely and protect her from all harm. However, at this moment, when Frederick heard her words, he felt inexplicably ufortable. Moreover, he even felt that such a life was boring. "As I have nothing to do, if I work a little hard, then I won''t drag my hubby down. Although it''s just a small amount of money, my hubby can work less and rest more! If you keep paying for me in this way, I will really be a filthy greedy person." Suddenly, a soft and sweet voice sounded in Frederick''s ear and he couldn''t help lifting the corners of his mouth. The memories of her working when she was free; getting caught by him several times; giving him excuses, and making him angry, all appeared in his mind, causing him to smile. However, his smile froze halfway. What was wrong with him? Was he bewitched? Frederick shook his head violently. He forced himself toe back to his senses and replied to her, "Wouldn''t such a life be boring?" "Why would it be? As long as I''m with my beloved, I''ll be happy to wait for him!" Chapter 177 Chapter 177 Frederick smiled faintly. This time, he didn''t answer because he suddenly realized that he disliked spongers. Their different views were slowly leading to a disagreement. This was different from when they used to share the same views. This feeling was terrible. He liked the lively womanpared to the serene, effeminate woman lying in his arms. Her gentleness and calmness were dull and soulless, making him feel ufortable! He couldn''t stand it anymore ¡ªhe felt that he was going crazy and sick. If he stayed any longer, everything would feel so unnatural. Slowly, he pushed Danica away. "Well, have a good rest! I''lle to see you another time!" With that, he got up and walked away in huge strides. When he got home, all he could think about was Alicia. He wanted to go back to that home. Late at night, he was smoking and pacing around in the house, slowly losing hisposure. "What on earth did she do to bewitch me?" He could have had a woman who would throw herself at him or an obedient woman, but no! All he could think about was that capricious and proud person! Who knew that he would be so dumb? He was with another woman and she didn''t even bat an eyelid? In her heart, was money the only important thing? The sudden realization hit him like a cold bucket of water and he finally calmed down. A sudden pain was felt at his fingertips and he quickly snuffed out the burning cigarette butt as a complication look appeared in his eyes. In the end, he put down the car keys in his hand and turned around to enter the bathroom. Alicia tossed and turned that night. She felt as if she was in a dream. Just as dawn approached, she sat up in bed again. Rubbing her messy hair, she couldn''t help but let out a long sigh and beat her suffocating chest. She thought that he would havee back! Knocking herself on her forehead, Alicia couldn''t help muttering, "What is wrong with me? Do I really want him toe back?" Habits were sometimes very daunting. He usually woulde back after he caught her, although when he came back, he would lecture her most of the time. However, it seemed that things were different this time. That woman must be different. Feeling pangs of pain in her heart, Alicia unconsciously bit her lip. "Why would you want a man who doesn''t care about you and is unfaithful to your marriage? Alicia nchard, are you so desperate?" "Perhaps Victoria is right..." For the past three years, she had been too tired and lonely. When someone had gotten close to her, she immediately took the gratitude for love! In such a short time, was she already used to having him around? Bitterly tugging the corner of her mouth, Alicia stretched and gave herself a word of encouragement. "It''s better to just get the pain over with! What''s so good about Frederick Clements, that overbearing, nitpicking man? Bad habits must be corrected! I don''t care about him! I don''t care! I don''t care!" After shouting out loud, Alicia got up. "I should go jogging! Make money! Money is still the most reliable thing. It won''t just abandon me." She had alreadye by those three difficult years, what else would she be afraid of? She just had to get rid of her habits of being used to someone! She could do it! If no one would love her, she must love herself more! After freshening up, Alicia changed into her sportswear and went out early. She jogged for five kilometers around thepound, came back, and took a bath before making herself an exquisite breakfast. After a change of clothes, she purposely put on red lipstick to enhance herplexion and with some hesitation, put on the pair of asymmetrical butterfly earrings before going to work looking pretty. In the next few days, Frederick was no longer irritable but was very down. It was as if he had been covered byyers of ice-he was so cold that he gave others the shudders. One day, Chet walked in with some documents and saw him sitting like an ice sculpture, his chin resting on his hand in a daze. Handing him the documents, Chet looked at him. N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. "This is the progress and financial reports for the first stage of the Global Garden project; we also received the disbursement for the second stage of the project and it has exceeded our expectations by one billion dors... The acquisition of Iconic Corporation was also exceptionally sessful, we should be able to sign the contract this month." "Okay." Taking a look at the documents and making aparison between their expectations and the project n, Frederick turned around and picked up a pen. Chet seemed quite surprised, watching Frederick sign the contract. He seemed quite lifeless. Even though Frederick had been following up on this acquisition project and it was then close to session, he wasn''t showing even the slightest hint of excitement. "Frederick, are you okay?" How could he be so depressed? After all, this was an investment of over thirty billion dors! "Yeah, I''m fine! You can follow up on the rest!" Taking back the documents, Chet''s eyes widened as he thought, "This is weird! So weird! This is totally unlike the usually energetic him!" Just as he was about to say something, he saw that Frederick''s gaze had already turned to another side. Chet waspletely speechless. It turned out that Frederick hadn''t dealt with the matters about his love life! He parted his lips a few times but finally, he just silently retreated. Frederick''s gaze seemed to just fall on the spot just below the window but his mind was actually nk, not thinking about anything. He only averted his gaze when his phone started ringing. Danica had messaged him asking him whether he was tired and whether he wanted to go to a vogue party together that night. Just a few words that showed concern, evidently humble but with nock of care and adoration. After chatting for a while, Frederick agreed to the date. Ending the conversation, he started going through his phone but gradually got frustrated. Alicia really didn''t give a d*mn about him! All these days without a single text? Frederick was irritated by the thought of this. What annoyed him the most was that he couldn''t stop thinking about her as if he had been bewitched. He got angrier the more he checked his phone when a thought suddenly hit him. He checked his social media. Upon checking, Frederick almost flipped the table. Alicia had updated her feed the past two days. In the first one, she had posted a selfie. She was out on the streets and behind her was an advertisement poster of herself. It disyed her wless face with her gorgeous eyes winking-her beauty was out of the world. Her hair was pulled to a side and she was wearing those dazzling butterfly earrings, her pouting lips which were a shade of red looking very seductive. Her caption read, "Magic Maquige''s Velvet Rose Series: Beautiful red lips are your weapon to seduction! For a moisturizing and long-sting beauty,e find me if you are interested, it''s just 399 dors with postage!" The text was followed by a narcissistic emoji. The second post was from the day before, which was a picture of a gourmet dinner. "Food is the best medicine! I shall enjoy this first and think about losing weightter!" The text ended with arge smiley face and a cute crying emoji. Looking at the posts, Frederick could almost imagine how happy she was when she was updating her status! What a heartless woman! Chapter 178 Chapter 178 How could she still be in the mood to advertise and enjoy herself? He thought about how he had treated her-he had doted on her and pampered her, just for it all to be in vain. She really didn''t have a conscience, all she cared about was money! Getting up, Frederick inexplicably felt agitated again. She could clearly see that he was with another woman but still, she didn''t give a d*mn and still had the mood to earn money? Was her brain fried? Has she given up on him, who was like a man of means, to work for that tiny bit ofbor wage? To women, he was like a piece of meat among a pack of wolves. How could she just ignore him? In her eyes, could he not evenpare to that immoral jerk who was all talk that had abandoned her? There were few things that could affect his emotions but at this moment, the messages he derived from the posts made him blow his top! That night, holding back his anger, Frederick partied with Danica as he let himself go wild throughout the night.. The next day, photos of the two of them attending the party together were all over the news headlines; Master Clements¡¯ new pet was once again the main topic. At the office, gossip all around Alicia was about Master Clements and although she tried to pretend to not notice, the good mood that she had that day came to an end. For the rest of her day, she was in a sullen mood and the seeds of irritation started to grow quickly in her heart... "When will days like thise to an end?" For the first time, Alicia felt that life was long and tough. It felt like time had rewound to three years ago as if the road ahead was boundless and dark. In the blink of an eye, it was already the weekend. Alicia didn''t want to be bored at home, therefore she went to the hospital to visit her father. She should have gone to see Mrs. Clements; she had even already arranged a time for it. But at this moment, she suddenly didn''t know how to face her under these circumstances. That day, she was in a daze. She didn''t even notice Marshall pass by. Leaving the hospital, she tried calling a few friends to hang out and pass the time but she couldn''t find anyone suitable after calling everyone! Getting back to the car, she couldn''t help but poke the rabbit doll hanging on the window angrily. "It''s such a bummer! I used to be so busy that I had to push away appointments but now I can''t even find onepanion! Even the heavens are against me, s..." Just as she was feeling down, her phone suddenly rang. "Yes, Director?" "Alicia, do you have time today? Mr. Andrews of Skyler Group is going to receive a foreign merchant group today. I heard that there will be Russians and I''m not sure whether they brought a trantor or if they can speak English. Therefore, I''m looking for a Russian trantor with a good image and deft tongue to apany them for the day and to dinner tonight! It''ll be considered OT and you will receive double the pay! If you have the time, can you help me? I know that you''re good at Russian and you have the best image!" Hearing that it was apany she worked with before, Alicia recalled having a good impression of Mr. Andrews. She had been worried that she would be bored, hence she immediately cheered up. "Since you think so highly of me, I will arrange my schedule to make time even if I don''t have time! Leave it to me!" After confirming the details, Alicia drove home to get prepared. The dinner party was set in a high-end hotel and she arrived at the agreed ce in advance. Alicia also helped to receive some businessmen. The other party did bring an interpreter but unfortunately, it was a half-chop, thus Alicia''s role naturally came into y. Content is property of N?velDrama.Org. After arranging amodations at the hotel, the whole lot went to a private room. The weing dinner went very smoothly as both parties had a great time conversing. When the dinner was over, Alicia was a little red in the face from drinking and her mood had elevated considerably. She didn''t head for her car as she had a few drinks and she nned to wait for herself to sober up before taking a cab home. Just as she stepped forward, a familiar voice sounded behind her. "Miss nchard-" She turned around and saw Mr. Preston walking out with a small box in his hand. "Hello, it''s an honor to get to know such a pretty friend! I''ve had a lovely night. This is a small gift, just a small souvenir. I hope you like it!" She saw that an image of a Faberge egg was painted on the box, which looked like a piece of artwork. Alicia knew that Faberge eggs were very famous in Russia and should not be too expensive, therefore she epted them. "Thank you! I like it very much. It''s also a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Preston!" With this, she reached out for a handshake. The man was charming and cheerful. He smiled and said, "Can I give you a hug?" Alicia retreated her hand and nodded with a smile. The man then gave her a big hug and kissed her on the cheek politely. "You''re wee to have a holiday in Moscow! I''ll receive you warmly too!" In the end, the two shook hands and then parted ways. Watching the man walk away, Alicia subconsciously reached out to wipe her cheeks. In fact, she was not used to kissing etiquette. Just as she raised her hand, a tall figure came into sight without warning. At this moment, just a few steps away, Jeremy stared at her with a fierce look in his eyes, his expression gloomy! Rolling her eyes, Alicia jerked the corner of her mouth coldly. Who had she even provoked? Why was everyone giving her looks? What did she do? She didn''t owe them anything! "F*ck off!" Putting the gift in her purse, Alicia cursed under her breath and turned around. She nned to take a bus before taking a cab home. As soon as she moved, a hand caught her wrist. "Who is that man? What is his rtionship with you? Why did he give you gifts?" Feeling the pain in her wrist, Alicia felt baffled. She looked up and sneered at him. "Gosh, Jeremy Pitcher! Are you kidding me? Who the h*ll do you think you are? Who are you that I have to report to you what I do and with whom?" Did he have a loose screw? Jerking off his hand forcefully, Alicia felt extremely agitated and roared at him. "Look at me! I''m Alicia nchard! The woman you abandoned and despised the most! I''m not Lindsay Crouch, who''s carrying your child!" In a split second, Jeremy suddenly hugged her tightly. "Ally..." His voice was deep and he sounded like he was in pain. His eyes fell on the glimmer on her ears. Every time he looked at them, it was like a sharp knife stabbing into his heart. The past memories and Lindsay''s womb were two sides of his heart, entangled and pulling at each other. When Alicia pushed him away with all her strength, she waspletely enraged. She swung her bag and threw it at him. "What are you doing? What the f*ck? If you touch me ever again, I''ll report you to the police!" "You b*stard! What am I to you all? Am I a little puppy? Come when called and go when chased?" she thought to herself, irritatedly. Pointing at him, Alicia absolutely lost her temper. "Jeremy Pitcher, listen up! I hate you to the extent that I want to murder you! No matter what kind of past we had, since the first day I met you, I have never done anything unfaithful to you. I came to you with a sincere heart, wholeheartedly learning cooking, sewing, and I even gave up on wearing my favorite mini skirts. I wanted to be the person of your desires; being a good wife! How did you repay me? You destroyed everything! You pushed me away! I am in this state of life because of you! Whye pester me again now? Are you trying to make up for what you did? Or are you trying to ruin my life again?" Alicia felt that she was so vexed that she was about to be hysterical. Chapter 179 Chapter 179 Those whom she wanted to see, would note; and yet those she wanted away to stay away from would just appear! What type of ill-luck did she have? With no ce to vent her pent-up anger, Alicia lost control at that moment. "Do you think I would still stupidly, shamelessly suck up to you just with a beckon? Because of you, my home is gone, my love has been destroyed, my life and career were changed! Do you believe that with Lindsay Crouch, with your child, and after destroying my belief in love, I would still fantasize about you?" Catching her breath, Alicia felt like a clown at that instant. "You think too highly of yourself! If you had known what I have gone through these past three years, you would have known how much I regret meeting you! Jeremy Pitcher, I will never forgive you, let alone ept you! Everything I do has nothing to do with you! Just f*cking stay away from me in the future!" Thinking of the past, Alicia couldn''t help but burst into tears again. She gritted her teeth angrily, raised her foot, and was about to leave when Jeremy grabbed her wrist again. ''Ally, if I had¡ª" If I had my difficulties, would you give me another chance? That was what he wanted to say. Before Jeremy could even finish, Alicia got so mad that she pped him in the face. "Don''t you understand humannguage?" With his face turned to the side, a burning sensation rose in his cheeks. Time had seemingly stopped at this moment and Jeremy unconsciously tightened his grip. Alicia red at him piercingly, shooting daggers at him. Her hands were trembling by her side and she gasped for breath. Out of nowhere, an angry figure rushed forward and pped her without warning. "How could you hit him? Do you know how hard it had been for Jeremy for the past few years? He was sleepless every night because of you!" The pain suddenly hit her and Alicia could almost smell the blood in her mouth. Finally, Jeremy released her wrist. Looking at the fearless woman in front of her, Alicia retaliated with a p to her face. The impact was so great that Lindsay almost fell to the ground. "D*mn! Who do you think you are? What right do you have to hit me?" "Linds!" Jeremy immediately supported her. He was obviously very unhappy and couldn''t help but burst out in anger, "What are you doing? She''s pregnant! If you have a problem,e at me. Leave her alone!" Meanwhile, Lindsay was pitifully sniffing. She clutched at Jeremy''s sleeves with tears in her eyes. "I''m fine. Don''t be angry!" Having enough of their hypocrisy and pestering, Alicia felt like she had stepped on dung; she could not get rid of it nor shake it off. "Oh, how high and mighty of you. What are the two of you doing here? Stop f*cking acting in front of me and showing off, do you think I really give a d*mn? If you are really in love, then just find a ce, get married and f*ck off! If you are really that responsible, why are you still pestering me? Do you want my forgiveness? Then dump her! If you''re really that selfless, what the f*ck do you expect in return? You''re angry? Let him go if you think you''re a saint ¡ª I''ll be the viin, are you happy with that? Please continue with your act! You really are a hypocrite! If you touch me one more time, don''t me me for being ruthless!" They were like cockroaches; they didn''t bite but they made her sick! After venting her anger, Alicia took onest look at their pale faces, grunted angrily and strode away. Back home, Alicia was down in the dumps. Her cheek ached, hence she put some ice to it and applied a little medical ointment. She climbed into bed and rolled up the nket. She felt extremely lonely. Recently, she felt like she was so unlucky to the extreme! Usually, she could fall asleep almost immediately but recently, she started having insomnia. She shut her eyes tightly but her consciousness was very much awake. In the end, she couldn''t stand it. She got out of bed and rummaged for two sleeping pills. After what seemed like forever, she finally fell into a groggy sleep. The next morning, it was already almost 8 o''clock when Alicia opened her eyes. She shot out of bed almost instantly. "Oh, my! I''m gonna bete! It''s really an unlucky year!" N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. Hurriedly packing, Alicia rushed downstairs with her bag and shoes. When she opened the door, Frederick was outside with his hand raised mid-air. Their eyes met; both of them were obviously stunned. Judging from his character, he had returned at this time to avoid meeting her. He should be back to either collect something! The sudden realization made Alicia even more unhappy! Looking at him from the corner of her eyes, she pursed her lips and ran away. For a long time, Frederick just stood at the doorway. He didn''t enter or turn around; it was as if he was frozen there. Just as Alicia had expected, his objective was really just to collect some documents, a change of clothes, and look around the house. Never did he think she would still be at home at this time. When he came back, he specifically checked whether the car was at home! But, the moment their eyes met, Frederick felt like something was missing. He felt unsettled. When he finally eased up, the door was still open but the house felt so inhospitable. Upon entering, he walked around the ce. This was his home, it should be all familiar to him. No matter what he touched, should it be the fridge or the staircase, or even just sitting on the bed ¡ªit felt very rxing for him. Looking at the messy quilt, Frederick could imagine how frantic she was when she left this morning. Unconsciously, his cold lips pursed into a line as he thought to himself, "Couldn''t she even greet him? Was she even a woman? There wasn''t a shred of gentleness or consideration, she was also immature and disobedient!" It was so irritating! Inadvertently turning his gaze, a huge brown bear on the sofa came into view. Frederick couldn''t help but smile. "As expected, she''s still like a kid!" He scanned his surroundings. He immediately noticed a tube of medication on the dressing table. He suddenly remembered that when he saw her, one side of her face seemed odd. Moreover, someone, as dedicated to money as her leaving the house thiste, was even odder! Was she bullied when she was out working? No wonder she pulled a long face and was looking at him with intive eyes! Would there be someone bold enough to strike her? At this realization, Frederick suddenly just couldn''t sit still. After a change of clothes, he got his car keys and went out. In the CEO''s office at Soaver International, Frederick''s subordinates were reporting to him but all he could think about was the scene from earlier in the morning. ying with the tip of his pen, he suddenly spoke," What do you all think if I don''t pay this month''s wages?¡± As soon as he spoke, all of his subordinates eximed in unison, "What?¡± Chapter 180 Chapter 180 Coming back to his senses, Frederick realized what he just said. Standing in front of him, the finance manager, administrative manager, and sales director were all looking at him in shock. Chet had also looked up at him in surprise. Sensing that others cast him with a look, the finance manager swallowed his saliva and spoke up. "Mr. Clements, this month''s pay scheme has already been prepared! Is it the bonus you''re dying? Do you need me to redo this month''s pay scheme? This belongs to N?velDrama.Org - ?. He felt embarrassed to tell Frederick straight what was going on in his mind, "You just signed the scheme two days ago! If I''m to redo it, I would have to work overtime before the end of the month. Whether it can bepleted in time is a problem itself. I''m probably the one who''s going to bear the brunt now!" However, he didn''t dare say a word. The point was that there were no financial or liquidity problems! Why not pay the wages? At the same time, the sales director also chimed in. "Mr. Clements, the wages for sales have already been submitted and this month''s payment collection waspleted in excess. Regarding themission, we have already notified them too. Do you think we can start next month?" They had an excess in payment collection, how could it be that thepany was short on funds? At that moment, the sales director was absolutely confused. Watching everyone''s reaction, Frederick had understood their meanings. "I was just asking; it doesn''t concern ourpany anyway!" With a wave of his hand, Frederick dismissed this topic and continued speaking. "Let''s call it a day! As for the rest, organize it into written documents and pass it to me! The year''s almost ending, the finance department should make another n. Additionally, give an additional one month''s sry as a year- end bonus for the employees and put it in next month''s sry! Also, the bonuses for the elite employees from each department remain unchanged! Those that do not hit the target in three months should just leave!" "Yes, Mr. Clements!" All of them spoke in unison, obviously overjoyed. After seeing them out, Chet tidied the office up before sitting down. "What did you mean earlier on?" If news about theirpany having trouble paying sries were to spread, wouldn''t it be ruining their own reputation? "Chet, would you take it to heart if you didn''t receive a year-end bonus?" Chet immediately got goosebumps, his eyes going round. "Frederick, just say what you have to say, don''t scare me please. Did I do something wrong?" Thinking back, Chet felt perplexed. He hadn''t made any mistakes recently! Why detain his year- end bonus? That was a huge sum of money! Simultaneously, Frederick also gave out a long sigh. "It was just a metaphor, why couldn''t they understand? Squares really don''t fit in holes!" he thought to himself. If he cut that money grubber''s allowance, would she then remember how well he has treated her? But, given her temper, would it backfire? What if he got into her bad side again merely because of thirty thousand dors? With all sorts of thoughts racing through his mind, he fell into worry again. Sitting opposite him, Chet was utterly confused-he couldn''t understand anything! At this moment, something popped up in Frederick''s mind. "That''s it! Go investigate Alicia''s activities these two days besides work! Find out whether she offended anyone!" The abrupt change of topic surprised Chet. "Huh?" Weren''t they just having a meeting? Why did she just suddenly pop up? Looking at his startled face, Frederick rolled his eyes. "I won''t detain your year-end bonus. I''ll even give you an additional twenty percent!" "That''s not it! Frederick, what''s wrong with Miss nchard again? If you want me to investigate, can''t you at least point me in the right direction?" Other than work, wouldn''t she just eat and sleep? It couldn''t be that Frederick wanted him to investigate her daily routine, right? Frederick pondered for a while before answering. "Well, check whether she got into an argument with anyone or was there any conflict. Also, find out whether anyone bullied or hit her." He wondered if Alicia had gotten herself into trouble again. However, she didn''t really have anyone by her side. If she really had been wronged, she probably could''ve only kept it to herself. When Frederick thought of this, he felt ufortable. He felt sorry for her. Without someone to rely on, it was a bad thing if a woman was too attractive. On the contrary, she couldn''t keep still and kept going around causing trouble! It was obvious that he was worried about her! At that moment, Chet almost wanted to roll his eyes as well. "If you care about her so much, why can''t you just ask her yourself? You''re suffering because you don''t want to lose face!" he thought bitterly. Suddenly, he remembered something and took out his phone. He then found the post and passed the phone over to Frederick. "There''s no need for the investigation, she was hit! It came up in the post feed this morning..." Looking at the phone, a few photos came into view. Frederick''s face fell. The caption stated, "Two Pretty Women Fighting In Broad Daylight For One Men; What About The Rest Of Us?" There were four photos, the first was of Jeremy holding Alicia''s hand; the next was a photo of Alicia hitting him with her bag unreasonably; another was of Jeremy with his arm around Lindsay; thest was the picture of Lindsay pping Alicia... These four photos alone could already outline a story for those who didn''t know the truth! On the other hand, these photos were obviously not taken professionally; they were taken from a distance and were quite blurry. They were posted anonymously and only had a few descriptions attached. The poster considered it indecent for two women to be fighting in public. He reprimanded them for being ignorant, feeling that society is very unfair. Many good men couldn''t find apanion but bad men could have two; from the poster''s tone, it could be seen that he was an ipetent and ugly person who was just jealous of the world! After a while, Frederick felt anger rising in him again. That d*mned woman! Just how much did she like her old fling? Frederick was her true and rightful partner. Was she blind? How could she even hold on to that piece of trash? Throwing the phone back to Chet, Frederick got up to make two cups of coffee. "Do you know the situation between Jeremy and that woman?" In his memory, he vaguely remembered that that woman had been troubling Alicia frequently. "I knew that he would ask about this! It''s a good thing I dug around on this issue while I was at Bayton City, it''s really a hard job being Master Clement''s assistant!" Chet thought and sighed internally. He then epted the coffee and rearranged his thoughts before speaking. "I know a few things. This woman''s name is Lindsay Crouch, I think she was a schoolmate with Miss nchard and Jeremy Pitcher at St. Abbott University. From what I understand, it was a melodramatic story. Miss nchard and Jeremy were a generally acknowledged ideal couple in school, a match made in heaven!" Feeling a cold stare, Chet shuddered as he realized he''d used the wrong descriptions, therefore he tried tough it off. "It was how they were described on campus!" He wasn''t the one whobeled them as a match made in heaven. Chapter 181 Chapter 181 "Back then, both of them had outstanding looks and good family backgrounds. Everyone could see their exceptional capabilities and naturally, they both had a bunch of suitors. Regarding Lindsay Crouch, I didn''t hear of her having any close rtionships with either one of them or if she did anything odd but a year ago, she suddenly came to Casterwich City and became Miss nchard''s best friend." "Her intentions were really well hidden!" Frederick remarked. He figured that if she wasn''t close to Alicia, it wouldn''t be that easy to snatch her lover away! Chet smiled and nodded. "You hit the point! When Miss nchard first got here, I guess it was hard for her. The wedding years ago had been nned to be very grand. Even if there were others who didn''t know about her or the nchard family, they had definitely noticed her because of the wedding preparations! Following this, her family went bankrupt. Alicia had been dumped at the wedding as a wealthy daughter of a reputable family. All these pieces of news were on the headlines! Outsiders may have just treated them as a joke and justughed at it but for her acquaintances, those that were jealous and envious of her-they were all gloating over it. From what I know, Miss nchard didn''t have any close friends for those two years and she totally cut off her past life! Thus, when she met someone from her past at this new ce who took care of her..." "She just stupidly devoted herself to that person?" Frederickpleted the sentence bitterly. It was easy to guess. From Alicia''s appearance, she appeared to be proud and beautiful, and many found her hard to approach. However, deep down, she was just a little girl who was kind and innocent. She would repay even the tiniest of favors with her best efforts. Although she could be capricious at times, she was very sincere towards others and was very observant. She knew when to be sensible and was tenacious and firm, which made him felt addicted to her. "When ites to this, you can''t really me Miss nchard! I got wind of this information which said that this past year, Lindsay did her best to earn her trust! She would drive over in the middle of the night just to help her! If you put yourself in Miss nchard''s shoes, you would find that no one could resist these zealous acts! To Miss nchard, Lindsay would definitely have credit for hard work if not good work! ording to Miss nchard''s intellect and beauty, she wouldn''t simply ept help from men!" Otherwise, she wouldn''t have given Frederick her virginity! "I''m afraid she never expected Lindsay to have a secret motive, going after Jeremy behind her back!" "Speaking of this, it''s a little weird because Jeremy just came back from overseas this year! That''s right, I think it was right about the time you met Miss nchard! You can only say that their rtionship developed in leaps and bounds! I suspect that those two already had an affair and you can presume that Lindsay got close to Miss nchard with an ulterior motive, not abruptly! You don''t say, this ruthless woman''s n was really scary!" Sorting it out, Chet broke into a cold sweat. How scheming did this woman have to be toy low for that long? All of that just for one man; it was all so unbelievable to him! "By the way, I suddenly recalled something. The night you were with Miss nchard, coincidentally, Graham Crouch, Lindsay''s stepfather, was having a birthday party in the same hotel! Do you think that Miss nchard was there for the party that day? After all, they hadn''t fallen out with each other yet during that period of time!" If that was the case, then Miss nchard may have been set up by someone, which exined why she appeared in Frederick''s room. At that instant, everything was adding up. Tapping his fingers on the table, Frederick shared his point of view. "Stepfather?" What a scheming woman Lindsay was! Should he thank her for bringing Alicia to him? Thinking again, everything suddenly made sense to Frederick. This situation must have some obscureplications, otherwise, given her intentions, she would never have thought of giving Alicia to him. Why would she do this? When Frederick realized that the n was to let Alicia be defiled by someone else, he was instantly filled with ice-cold rage. At this moment, Chet''s voice sounded again. "Speaking of Lindsay Crouch, she must really be something. Rumors say that Graham Crouch was lowborn and although he was motivated, it was hard to gain a foothold in Casterwich City. His family circumstances were terrible but he had high self- esteem. When he was young, he often hit obstacles. He was a true loser, it was said that he couldn''t find a partner even in his mid-years. He must have epted reality in the end because he married Lindsay''s mother! Thus, Lindsay Crouch is actually the daughter of her mother and her ex-husband." With his curiosity piqued, Chet sat up straight and started talking freely. "The Crouch family is actually really interesting! If I hadn''t told you anything, I bet you would''ve never imagined¡ª" "Stop it, enough with the suspense! Mr. Reynes, do you want everyone to know just how nosy you are?" Wasn''t he bing a tattler because of Frederick''s requests? Speechless, Chet gave a little cough before continuing. "You can tell that Lindsay has a beautiful mother from her looks, who should still be quite young! After her marriage to Graham Crouch, the two of them had some happy days and gave birth to a daughter! But those days onlysted for a few years and apparently, poverty is something that consumes marriages! Lindsay''s mother abandoned her two daughters and eloped with a rich man! Understandably, in this situation, the anger would be vented on the abandoned children. Lindsay was no exception; she got hit and did tough work but after a few years, the situation changed. Graham Crouch doted on his adoptive daughter very much; I heard that he pampered her more than his biological daughter. Can you imagine how smart Lindsay must be?" Chet took a breath before he continued with his story. "However, this may also be linked to when Graham Crouch won the lottery and became rich! The Crouch family is what they are today because of that lottery. Good days eventually came and he became rich. He then married his current wife and had a son in his old age! All the good things came at the same time as his business also started taking off!" While analyzing the whole picture, Chet made a guess. "Maybe, he was afraid of being used of mistreating his adoptive daughter! He no longercked money anyway! Therefore, he treated Lindsay quite well and supported her to college. It seems that she is still relying on her family''s support as she is idle and has no decent job. She considers herself the ''princess'' of the Crouch family and lives extravagantly..."N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. Chapter 182 Chapter 182 "As far as I know, the Crouch family members are all upstarts and snobs who are very selfish and prey on the weak! Recently, they even tried to steal the Global Garden project from us! They really overestimated themselves! Graham Crouch and Lindsay Crouch are really birds of a feather; they''re hypocrites. Last year, he even made a name for himself as a phnthropreneur! I heard that every time he makes a donation, he will find excuses to detain the workmen''s sries. To sum it all up, he won''t spend a penny more than he has to!" After hearing the stories, Frederick had a really bad impression of this family. With a sh of inspiration, he said, "Didn''t he want to bid for the project? Let''s give him a chance!" "Huh? Are you talking about Crouch Construction?" Nodding, Frederick replied in a calm voice, "Yes, I''m quite bored recently. Let''s y a game with them!" Chet got goosebumps and shuddered as he finally understood what Frederick meant. "Surely he didn''t mean to give them a hard time just because of one p? He was already up to his neck in work!" Chetmented inwardly. At the same time, Alicia was lucky she wasn''tte for work. Rushing, she arrived at thest second but the meeting with Frederick that morning and the incident the previous night had both put her in a bad mood. Alicia kept making mistakes in her work and she had to correct them a few times, which wasted many data materials on hand. She was stressed out and just as she corrected the data, she received a call from an unknown number. Content is property of N?velDrama.Org. "Hello, this is Alicia nchard from JT Trantion Service." "Miss nchard, I am a doctor from Clearview Hospital. I have something very important to discuss with you... Can you pleasee over?" A pleasant male voice came from the phone. Upon hearing that it was a call from her father''s nursing home, Alicia got up anxiously. "Yes, I''ll be right there!" Alicia hung up before the doctor could even finish speaking. She asked her colleague for help with work and rushed to the hospital after applying for leave. "Doctor, I''m Alicia nchard. Is my-" Rushing into the office, Alicia looked up and was stunned. "It''s you?" "Miss Alicia nchard, I finally know your name!" Marshall got up and looked at her while grinning. "What are you doing here? Are you a doctor? Did you impersonate a doctor to call me here?" Alicia asked with her brows knitted together. "Imposter? I''m an attending physician here!" With this, Marshall pointed at his name tag. He was obviously unhappy that she doubted his profession. Alicia took a look. "Why did you call me over?" Judging by his approach, Alicia was somehow reassured. Her father should be fine, otherwise, he wouldn''t be speaking to her in such a rxed manner. "I called you over your medical card is short of ten thousand dors. You have to make a payment so that it does not affect the follow-up treatments..." Alicia immediately flew into a rage upon hearing that. "Are you kidding me? I''m not behind on any payments. This was something that could be solved with a message or a call and yet you asked me to ask for leave toe over? F*ck!" Alicia was so furious that she just cursed! When she thought about the two hundred dors deducted from her sry because of the half-day leave she applied, she almost went hysterical! Shocked by her reaction, Marshall spoke in a weak voice, "I was going to inform you toe when you''re free-" How could he have known that she would hurriedly hang up the phone ande over? In fact, he really did call her because he wanted to meet him. To be exact, he just wanted to confirm a time for them to meet. Alicia was so mad that she was red in the face. She opened the door and walked out before mming the door with a bang. Behind her, Marshall shuddered but a smile slowly appeared on his face. He thought, "What a fiery woman!" She was the one who was short-tempered, yet she dared to take it out on him? Wasn''t this the hospital? Shouldn''t he be the boss? He was stunned momentarily before he headed out to chase after her. Alicia went to the intensive care unit to visit her father. Knowing that her father was well, she didn''t stay for long. Marshall''s words hit her and brought her back to reality. She couldn''t afford to ck off! She wasn''t in a position to be depressed over tiny matters like love; she had a lot to do. Her father was still sick and she needed to work for money! She needed a lot of money! Leaving the ward, Alicia ran into Marshall again and this time, Marshall shamelessly greeted her with a yful smile. However, Alicia just rolled her eyes at him, turned around, and strode away. This time, Marshall didn''t go after her and didn''t care much about her reaction because he knew that there were many days toe. Thinking of her future, Alicia felt stressed out. Making money seemed to be her only priority these few years. Currently, the gap that she had just managed to pull closer started to grow wider again. Taking a deep breath, she stormed around in her room. "The most exhausting time has already passed, if I just persevere on, maybe Dad will wake up..." Looking up at the ceiling, she couldn''t help butfort herself as tears welled up in her eyes. Compared to her carefree life in the past, these few years have really been too exhausting. However, she didn''t have a choice! Jeremy wasn''t the only reason she waited those three years. Given her current circumstances, who was she to enjoy love? Who would want to marry her and ept her family? Even if she didn''t want to admit it, she couldn''t deny that her family was a burden. Just her father''s operation fees alone cost a fortune and she didn''t want to ask for the money. Those three years, she kept lowering herself by yielding. At present, she''d rather strain herself than live as a beggar. Therefore, she could only rely on herself! Although it was tiring, at least she could get a steadfast sleep. After making an approximate calction in her mind, she realized her trantion job didn''t earn enough. A body check-up for her father would take almost the whole month''s sry... Moreover, due to her appendicitis operation, she couldn''t dance anymore. Thus, she couldn''t continue her part-time job at the nightclub. "s..." The more she thought about it, the more she felt that troubles kepting at her. If Frederick wanted to talk things through at this time, it would really be making things worse. "Do I yield to him?" she wondered. No, she couldn''t! Even if she was willing to submit, what''s the use of that? How long could she yield for? Maybe, everything would end up going back to square one and catch her off guard! It was always unreliable to pin hopes on others! She could only rely on herself! "Alicia nchard,e on! You can do it!" she cheered herself on. That night, Alicia paced around the house for quite some time. In the end, she still felt troubled and couldn''t sleep a wink... Waking up the next morning, Alicia bucked up and went for a half-hour short jog. She jogged daily not just to maintain her figure but more importantly, for a healthy body too! She needed that! Chapter 183 Chapter 183 Keeping up with her exercise routine made her body less prone to illnesses, and even if she did fall sick, there was nothing that couldn''t be solved with a few pills. This was something that Alicia was proud of. At the very least, her body didn''t disappoint her and didn''t be a burden for her poor family. She believed that if her family members strove together, they could bring back the once happy family and their father would eventually recover! This was the reason she kept holding it in, telling herself to persevere! Thinking back, the past was truly torture but she managed to get through those unbearable three years! After suppressing all her emotions, Alicia gathered herself and went to work with a smile on her face. That day, Alicia rushed through a few deadlines until eight o''clock at night. She was printing documents while getting in touch with a client. "I''ve emailed the e-file to you! I have alsopleted the remarks for the physical trantion. Can I send it to you tomorrow?" The client sounded very urgent. He was at a nearby hotel and had a ne to catch at midnight. Looking at the time, it wasn''t toote yet. Therefore, at the client''s request, she agreed to him. ''''All right! I''ll bring it to you now! Will you like a softcopy too?" "Alright!" After tidying and binding the documents, Alicia opened another document on herputer. She printed it while changing her clothes. As they had coborated a few times before, Alicia was more at ease, but from what she knew, Celesta Clubhouse was a high-ss club. Their KTV was also very famous but they had an immoral reputation. Out of vignce, she brought with her some peppermint candy, a bottle of water, and a box of pills when she left, just to be safe. It was best to be cautious to ensure safety. A lone woman outside was at a disadvantage. She understood her own situation, hence she had learned to be cautious. Whenever she was out handling affairs, she would be very careful. She would always think it through and be cautious. Once she arrived at Celesta Clubhouse, she quickly got in touch with the coborator, James Stewart. Content is property of N?velDrama.Org. The two of them met at the lobby and Alicia was relieved after she handed him the documents. "Mr. Stewart, is everything fine? If there are any mistakes, you cane to me anytime!" She had even brought herptop along with her. "Miss nchard, you are really efficient. You produce neat work and you''re very earnest about your work, I really admire you!" James nodded after going through a few main points. "No problem!" Following that, James took out his wallet and passed her three thousand dors. "This is the payment for the trantions! I''m sorry to trouble you, Miss nchard!" Happily putting away the money, Alicia put out her hand. "I should be the one to thank you for your care, Mr.Stewart! If there''s work like this in the future, remember to refer them to me! As you know it, the prices of properties are extremely high nowadays and I only have my mother. I really need the money!" "Of course! If you didn''t identify the mistake in the contract thest time, my losses would be more than one million dors!" James was very hearty and shook Alicia''s hand. Suddenly, he remembered something. "Something just rang a bell, I almost forgot! When I was having dinner with a friend, he said that he had a Spanish manuscript on hand and wanted to get it tranted as he was having a hard time reading it! Miss nchard, can you trante it? It''s just two pages and he could pay you one thousand dors! He''s a proprietor and amounts like this are spare change to him! But, his document should be quite important. You cannot bring it away, you can only trante it on his laptop! I think he brought aptop with him..." Only two pages of Spanish shouldn''t be too much. In that instant, Alicia broke into a smile. "No problem, I can trante Spanish! Since I''m already here, please make the inquiry for me! Please, Mr. Stewart!" One thousand dors did not seem much to others-it could just be a few pieces of clothes to them. But to her, they were two infusion bottles. That was a lot. "Okay, wait a minute!" Turning around, James went to make the call. "...s, don''t you trust me? The trantor I rmend is definitely a professional! She has professional ethics! Anyway, if she really understood the entire document after tranting it once, wouldn''t we have long been jobless then? Why would they even remain as trantors then, they should just be gods!" As she was listening, Alicia''s lips curled. From the looks of it, the document was confidential. After a while, Mr. Stewart returned. "My friend, Bruce Jackman, is in the pharmaceutical business. He''s currently socializing in the KTV room. I helped you ask him and he said that he would book a private room for you to work in. You can do it on hisptop but you can''t bring away those two papers. There will be someone to keep watch as the papers are important and he doesn''t want any petty tricks. He is just so paranoid! Two thousand dors for two A4-sized papers, the door would be left open and the people overlooking will also be outside. No one will disturb you and it will put you at ease. He''s closing a big deal and will be on the ne at midnight, thus you don''t have to be worried that anyone will mess with you!" After receiving all these assurances, Alicia nodded without hesitation. "Okay, no problem!" From her point of view, she couldplete two A4-sized documents in an hour. As it wasn''t even 9 p.m., there were still many people around and it was still rtively safe. Alicia proceeded to follow Mr. Stewart to the KTV room. Walking out after dinner, Jeremy saw Alicia at the stairway. From a distance, he could see her chatting happily with a man and she was receiving money. He felt really ufortable. When he saw them move, he went down the stairs and saw them change directions. For no reason, he just followed them. In the aisle, Alicia met with Bruce. He was a roughlooking middle-aged man who seemed honest. Over the years, Alicia had seen different kinds of people and she trusted her intuition. Her gut told her that this man was an honest man. Bruce nced at her and seemed to be a little skeptical. He spoke in Spanish, "Are you the trantor? Are you sure you''re not just a pretty face?" With a faint smile, Alicia''s burst out in fluent Spanish. "It''s not wise to judge a book by its cover, Mr. Jackman. You must be very knowledgeable and have a sharp eye, that''s why you''re so sessful. It''s a great pleasure to meet you!" This time, Alicia took the initiative and put out her hand. She caught the spark in Bruce''s eyes. Reaching out, Bruce''s attitude changed. "You''re smart and eloquent! I like you! Come have a drink. You, go find a quiet room. Check it and prepare theptop!" Chapter 184 Chapter 184 After shaking hands with Alicia, Bruce turned around and instructed a rough- looking bodyguard beside him. Alicia smiled and nced at the man beside him. She suddenly noticed that the way they handled matters didn''t seem to be that of a decent business. At the very least, it was totally different from the feeling that Frederick gave her! However, Alicia didn''t show her thoughts. Instead, she thought that maybe Frederick gave her a better feeling because he was really handsome. He was a little picky, therefore he took great care of his image and he would always wear suits, appearing elegant and cold. Socializing was also important in sealing a deal, hence Alicia followed them in. Inside the private room, there were many men and women. It seemed that Mr. Jackman was quite prestigious. As soon as the two of them walked in, some of them got up to give way. Alicia smiled at them, her attitude was neither humble nor arrogant. Mr. Jackman obviously had a good impression of Alicia. He motioned for her to sit down before offering her a ss of wine. "She''s the beautiful trantor I just hired! Just enjoy yourselves, there''s no need to be prudish! Miss nchard, here''s to you!" Alicia got up and waved her hands, slightly embarrassed. "Thank you for your praise, Mr. Jackman. It''s an honor to meet you but I have a weak heart. You see, I can''t drink alcohol. I even have to bring my medicine with me everywhere I go. I''ll toast you with water instead of wine and I hope you understand!" With that, she had already taken out her own bottle of water. She was indeed a woman of beauty, calmness, and intelligence! Bruce took a look and couldn''t figure if she was telling the truth. However, he had a good impression of the way she carried herself and handled matters. He understood something but he didn''t say anything; he just touched sses with her. "Alright!" The bodyguard was soon done with the preparations and Mr. Jackman personally brought her to the room. He then handed her two papers from his messenger bag. "Miss nchard, I''ll give you six thousand dors for these two papers as four thousand is an inauspicious number to me! But, I''ll remind you again, the data on these papers are confidential. You should not leak anything out! If I find out that you''ve leaked anything, don''t me me for being ruthless!" "Don''t worry, Mr. Jackman. I''m a trantor, not a spy! I respect my job and hope that you will trust me! I won''t leak a word of anything I see!" Bruce narrowed his eyes and nodded, then unfolded the paper. Alicia took a look. "No problem! It''ll be done in a jiffy!" she stated calmly. She thought that there would be confidential secrets but it turned out that it was just a pharmaceutical prescription! She had done medical trantion jobs, therefore she had done arge amount of research. She went through a lot of information that was in Spanish previously, thus she wouldn''t have a problem even if it were in Russian, let alone Spanish. At that instant, Bruce couldn''t help but look at her admiringly again. "Just call me when you''re done!" As Alicia sat down, he headed toward the door. "Don''t disturb Miss nchard nor let anyone disturb her!" Looking at theptop, Alicia noticed that it had been cleared up. Bruce looked rough but he was actually very thorough. Alicia created a new document and unfolded the paper. Although she wasn''t used to typing on anotherptop, she was professional and slowly increased her typing speed. Halfway through the tranting, she understood that it was a form for a drug. It should be a folk prescription, at least not something of standard production as there were some words that she had to look up in order to find a more appropriate term. Other than some medical terms that she remembered, there were also some professional terms and equations. Although she couldn''t understand the equations, Alicia could guess that it concerned material manufacturing, the improvement of a drug, or even the steps to making a supplement. "Where he got this prescription," she wondered. In the room, Alicia was concentrating very hard on her job while Jeremy came looking for her and finally found her after looking through several rooms. At the door, he nced in inadvertently and saw her sitting on the floor. She was biting a pen, typing away on aptop, and she appeared to be very serious. His heart thumped when he saw the two fierce-looking men outside the door. Without stopping, Jeremy just walked past. "Apparently, she is just here to work, but why is she working sote at night?" he thought to himself. As time passed, Jeremy just stayed at the other end of the aisle. He would walk past asionally and take a look. Every time he walked past, he nced at the clock and his heart would feel heavier. Meanwhile, Alicia had finished and was checking her work thoroughly for errors. After making sure everything was fluent and the professional terms were on point, she stretched herself and got up. "I''m done! Please inform Mr. Jackman!" She nced at the clock. It was only 9:50 pm. Just in time! Before long, Mr. Jackman walked in staggering. He reeked of alcohol. "That was fast!" She thought that it was rtively slow. The client was paying a huge sum and she was embarrassed to finish the job too fast as it would give an impression that it was an easy job. It would be bad if they lowered the price next time. With a smile, Alicia spoke humbly. "Well, maybe because I hit it off with Mr. Jackman, hence my condition and efficiency were elevated! Would you take a look, Mr. Jackman? I''m not familiar with some of the words and it was a little hard toprehend them. I had to look them up online. I''m an amateur in this field and can''t be sure. If there are any mistakes, please be magnanimous and allow me to make changes!" It was obvious that he was pleased. Bruceughed and sat down on the sofa. He took a look at the document and noticed the main points were tranted very well. Satisfied, he beckoned to her. "For this part, make the text bold and red. It would be better if you could circle it in red..." "This value here, that''s right, put brackets and remarks there. Be precise about it, I don''t want any mistakes!" Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org. Altering a few details, Alicia made changes ording to his instructions and quickly finished the job. The man was all smiles when he got up. "I say, missy, you''re intelligent and you know how to speak well. You really humor me. How would you like to work as my secretary? I''ll give you ten thousand dors a month!" Hearing that ''Miss nchard'' had be ''missy'', Alicia couldn''t help butugh coquettishly. "Oh, Mr. Jackman, if you keepplimenting me, I''ll lose myself! I''m delighted about the offer but I''m quite slow. I''m good at the type of work that does not require brains but I don''t have it in me to be a secretary. I would mess up yourpany!" Chapter 185 Chapter 185 Smiling sweetly, Alicia continued, "Mr. Jackman, I''m grateful that you''re looking out for me but how could I endanger yourpany for my own personal benefits?" She was turning down the offer but she had altered her words so that it wasn''t a tant rejection. Bruceughed as he answered her. "I won''t force you against your will but I''m really happy I had the honor of meeting you, Miss nchard!" The two of them exchanged a few greetings and he passed her six thousand dors. She had reaped a bountiful harvest this trip and was very happy. After putting away the money, she shook his hand. "It''s been a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Jackman. You''re very kind! If there''s nothing else, I''ll take my leave first." Before leaving, he passed her a business card and she epted it respectfully. Originally, she was afraid it would be hard to leave when she saw his bodyguards. But although the man looked rough, he was unexpectedly better than most sanctimonious people. Leaving the room and turning around the corner, Alicia''s nerves eased down and she felt slightly relieved. It was in every situation like this, she would feel that the world was actually still filled with good people! Standing in a corner, Alicia rearranged the banknotes and put them away in different ces before walking in the direction of the washroom. She had been holding her urine the whole night. At the same time, Jeremy came back from smoking only to find no one in the room. He ran around for a bit before finally catching Alicia in the distance. She was smiling as she put two banknotes into her purse. He raised his hand as he wanted to call out to her but his voice was stuck in his throat. Stopping in his tracks, he put his hand down slowly. It was already past ten o''clock? She had to work untilte at night just to earn two hundred dors, yet she was still so happy? In the past, she barely understood the value of money. She would dispose of a ten-thousand-dor perfume after a single use just because she didn''t like it. However, Alicia at present... Back then, he even asked her jokingly, "Don''t you think it''s a waste? Soon, I wouldn''t be able to support such a pampered girlfriend!" She, on the other hand, was so confident and proud. She replied, "A good horse must be matched with an equally good saddle. How could he be worthy of her if he didn''t sacrifice a little? Anything that wasn''t suitable should be thrown away even if it costs a fortune!" Therefore, a ten- thousand- dor perfume didn''t mean a thing to her! However, it wasn''t that she was so pampered that she only used branded products. There was a pair of earrings that were only worth a little over ten dors and she wore them for an entire summer. She loved them so much that she was only willing to give them up when one of the earrings broke. She was picky to the bones, yet still able to adapt and also willing to let go! Jeremy''s heart ached again. Given her personality, did it mean that no matter how much she loved him, she was able to let him go just like that perfume? At this thought, Jeremy felt anxious and he paled. He paused for a moment, then chased after her again. In the washroom, Alicia washed her face and reapplied her lipstick. Although it was alreadyte at night and she was about to go home, she didn''t like herself looking pale and frail. She felt good, looking rosy and refreshed! Just a few steps away, a male voice called out to her, "Miss nchard-" Turning instinctively, she saw anky man in a blue sweatshirt and jeans. He looked unfamiliar and Alicia felt surprised. Was it he who had called out to her? "Miss nchard, don''t you remember me? We met in Mr. Jackman''s private room earlier on. I am his friend. I kept hearing him praise you. Although mypany is small, there are some foreign dealings too. May I take the liberty of asking you for your business card?" The man was very polite and amiable. Hearing that he was Mr. Jackman''s friend and had some business dealings, Alicia smiled at him politely. "Of course!" With this, she exchanged business cards with the man. Taking a look, Alicia saw the name ''Robert Lawson'' and immediately greeted him. "It''s nice to meet you, Mr. Lawson! You''re free to call me anytime you need!" "That''s great!" Nodding, Alicia put away the business card happily. She felt that she had great luck that night. "If there''s nothing else, I''ll make a move first! Goodbye!" Alicia then waved at him politely. "Alright, goodbye!" While nodding, Robert took out an exquisite snuff bottle and put it to his nostrils. Smelling an irritatingly thick fragrance, Alicia didn''t think much and just walked away. As she reached the end of the aisle, a familiar figure came into view. Jeremy? Nothing good woulde of meeting him! Alicia''s heart sank. She looked around before turning in a different direction. The KTV area was huge, there were toilets and staircases on both sides, therefore she decided to go around and leave from another exit just to avoid him. Subconsciously increasing her pace, Alicia trotted all the way. After running for a while, she suddenly felt dizzy. Instinctively, she stopped in her tracks and closed her eyes. What was going on? Catching her breath, she raised her foot again. But, as she moved, she suddenly felt weak in the legs and shuddered. Given her physical abilities, she could dance for two hours after eating just a chocte bar. Why did she suddenly feel weak at this moment? Alicia felt groggy and quickly took out the peppermint candy from her purse, popping a few into her mouth. Somebody had schemed this and she must have walked right into this trap! However, she didn''t eat or drink anything the whole night! No, she drank some water but she brought it herself and the bottle never left her hand! At that instant, Alicia was still conscious and rational. She suddenly remembered meeting Robert outside the washroom and the fragrance from his snuff bottle... How did it happen? He put it to his nostrils. The fragrance was so irritating; if she was affected by it, wouldn''t the same thing happen to the person who sniffed it? That''s right, there seemed to be no one else in the vicinity earlier on! N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. With no time to think further, Alicia could basically affirm that she had fallen into someone''s trap. She took out the bottle of water and walked over to the trash can nearby. Tearing the silk scarf from her purse, she wet it and wiped her face. While pretending to tidy the scarf, she nced around from the corner of her eye and looked behind her. Although he did something to her, he appeared to be quite rxed. He must have had someone following her, searching for the right ce to attack her! What should she do at this instant? She didn''t know the effects of the drug. Should she leave and find a ce to seek shelter or call for help? Chapter 186 Chapter 186 The doors to all the private rooms in the clubhouse were shut and soundproofed. Not daring to move around, Alicia was starting to panic. She was afraid of what would happen to her if she didn''t deal with the problem properly. Taking out her phone, she was just about to make a call when she noticed that the words and numbers were starting to look blurry. Just as she closed her eyes, she heard footsteps behind her. Having a bad feeling, Alicia instinctively increased her pace. She had to go somewhere crowded! She was so weak, her voice sounded like a croak. Unfortunately, she was at the KTV area which was booming with music, where the rooms had a great soundproof system. Alicia felt terrible. She couldn''t even go somewhere crowded. What if someone took advantage of her there? She had to stay conscious. She had to leave this ce immediately! A thought urred to her and Alicia took out her car keys. There was a small foldable pocket knife hanging on the keychain. She opened the knife and stabbed her thigh with it! As the excruciating pain hit her, it cleared her head and allowed her to increase her walking pace. Hurrying outside, Alicia wanted to call for help but she didn''t dare to call a man, therefore she called Victoria''s phone. Unluckily, no one answered her phone and she tried calling her colleague. She kept getting lighter in the head and it felt as if she would pass out in a minute. She felt helpless and scared, and her hands started to tremble. It was even getting hard for her to hold on to her phone. Stopping in her tracks, Alicia stabbed her thigh again. "You couldn''t be defiled. Absolutely nothing bad could happen to you!" "That''s right, I have to call the police..." she suddenly remembered. After realizing that, she immediately went to make the call. Suddenly, she felt a man touching her shoulders. She instinctively turned around and shed him with her knife. "Don''t touch me!" "Ally..." Fortunately, Jeremy dodged in time but his sleeve had still been cut. Looking up, he saw the knife shaking in her hand. Clutching the gleaming de, her hand seemed to be bleeding. Shocked, Jeremy asked, "What happened to you?" "Jeremy!" Evidently shaky, Alicia was nearing unconsciousness. Screaming, she stabbed her leg again. "What are you doing?" Reaching forward, he grabbed her wrist swiftly. Jeremy was so shocked, his eyes went round. Alicia blinked a few times before taking another look. As soon as she had confirmed his identity, she couldn''t help but clutch at his sleeves. "Hospital! Bring me to the hospital! Please!" With that, she could no longer hold herself. Reflexively, Jeremy caught her. "Ally, Ally! What happened to you? Don''t scare me!" Jeremy didn''t notice where he put his hand but he felt blood on it. Holding her tightly, he was pale with anxiety. "The hospital... Please..."Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org. Muttering those words with her remaining strength, Alicia trusted him more than other strangers. "Jeremy!" As if holding on for her life, Alicia grabbed his sleeve tightly and pressed her other hand to her bleeding thigh. Subconsciously, she still wanted to keep awake. "Don''t be afraid! I''ll get you to the hospital right away!" Carrying her, Jeremy rushed for the door. "Ally, it''s all right! I''m sorry, I''m sorry... Please be alright! I didn''t want to do this to you. In the moments I spent with you, I meant every single word I said! Ally, don''t fall asleep, please be alright..." Jeremy kept talking to her while running as fast as he could. Her eyshes were fluttering and it all felt like a dream to her. She was already in a daze. "In the past, I always imagined that one day you would carry me like that... Carrying me like a princess, the prettiest princess... When we get married, I would be wearing the most elegant gown... I''ll be the most stunning bride..." "We would live happily ever after!" "But... why? Why..." "Lies, all of it were lies!" "You gave the chance to another woman, you gave up on me... You left me!" "Sob... I''m so tired. I want to take a nap! I need to rest..." Alicia could only mumble as she curled herself up. She was like a helpless child, holding on to Jeremy. Although he couldn''t fully catch what she said, he still received a huge shock and tears welled up in his eyes. As he carried her in his arms, he suddenly noticed that she was so light, she felt like just skin and bones. He couldn''t feel any burden carrying her. "Ally... I''m sorry!" Jeremy murmured. The memories of the past came flooding into his mind and he gave her a kiss on the forehead. Jeremy didn''t even dare catch his breath as he rushed to the hospital. "Doctor! Doctor-" At the same time, Frederick was at Danica''s apartment, sitting at the table. The table wasid with a lovely tablecloth and decorated with some flowers and trinkets. There were also two green bowls with garlic sauce. "Here you are, shrimp raviolis straight from the pot In no time, Danica appeared wearing an apron. She was holding two tes of hot ravioli. "Here you go, Frederick, it''s your favorite! I haven''t made them in a while, I don''t know if they still taste good." Taking off the apron, she straightened her skirt before sitting down opposite him. "Go on, give it a try. It tastes best while it''s still hot!" "Alright!" Frederick forked a ravioli and with the scent of ck pepper came familiar echoes of the past. With just one bite, he stopped moving. A pretty figure came into his mind and he heard a yful voice mixed with hints of anger. ''Hubby, you''re back!'' ''Hubby, try it, eat it while it''s hot!'' ''Frederick Clements! What''s your problem? You can leave it if you don''t like it! Why must you do this to me?'' There was a time when she also used to make him shrimp ravioli with a tinge of ck pepper. But, they had a quarrel that day and he didn''t even finish one. Suddenly, he started to miss that te of ravioli. The ravioli she made were works of art, totally different from the t ones in front of him. They were shaped like balls, all round and smooth. He really regretted his actions that day, flipping the te for nothing! Since that day, she never made them for him again... As he thought about the past, he felt pained. He found it hard to swallow the ravioli in his mouth. Forcefully swallowing the ravioli, he put down his fork. "What''s wrong?" Was it bad? Danica was concerned. Frederick felt terrible upon hearing the same words, noticing the same expression. He shook his head. "No, they''re delicious! The ravioli you made are very special!" It was true that he loved ravioli and for the past few years, he would asionally eat them at a restaurant. Even after eating them for so many years, he never got sick of them. He had tried ravioli from many restaurants and the tastes were almost the same, eptable to him but he never tasted one with ck pepper in it! "Then why eat just one? I specially made them for you!" Chapter 187 Chapter 187 "I''m not that hungry today, maybe it''s because I''ve had too much alcohol recently while entertaining clients and my stomach doesn''t feel good! Next time, I''ll have two tes when I feel better!" At first, Frederick was enjoying himself but for no reason, he suddenly lost his appetite. He had a feeling in his gut that he would feel guilty if he ate the ravioli. "You men are really so careless, not taking care of yourselves! You drank on an empty stomach again, didn''t you? Don''t eat if your stomach''s upset. I''ll make you some noodles! The water''s still boiling, it should be quick, you will just make do right? Serves you right for not telling me sooner..." With that, Danica got up and went to prepare the noodles. Staring into space, Frederick felt so irritated he was about to blow. His irritation was growing by the minute and unconsciously, he clenched his fists. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. "Frederick Clements! What is wrong with you?" "Are you that demeaning? Why do you keep longing for something you can''t have?" Thoughts like these crossed his mind at that moment. For no apparent reason, he just wanted to go home to that heartless woman. That was why he felt depressed. It had only been a while, but how could he have gotten used to that woman? Forcing his eyes on the figure moving around in the kitchen, Frederick still felt perplexed. N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. "She is still the same, the way he liked, gentle and virtuous but why couldn''t he calm down? Wasn''t this the warmth I was longing for? A smile and hot dinner toe home to..." he pondered. While he was lost in his thoughts, Danica came out with a bowl of noodles. "There you go, it''s noodles in broth. I put in some vegetables, an egg, and some meat floss to enhance the taste. It should be easy to digest, it''s simple but it''s good for you!" "That''s great, thanks! Eat your food, it''s getting cold!" The noodles she cooked both looked and smelled delicious. It even tasted good, there was even ham in it. As he stirred the noodles around, Frederick''s gaze darkened as he thought of something. Looking at the noodles, he noticed that Danica, who couldn''t cook before, reminded him of Alicia at that instant. Everything had turned easy for her. She was different from when she used to shriek just by turning on the stove. Vegetables cut by her would have been uneven in different shapes but currently, she could even slice meat evenly. A thought hit him¡ªshe must have practiced hard all these years! Even when they were together, she would only cook asionally. What had happened to her over the past few years? Taking a bite, the taste was nd and the noodles were of the right consistency. They were actually quite good. Once again, Frederick took another bite to validate his deduction. "This is really good, almost as good as noodles from a restaurant! Your cooking skills have really improved! I remember a time when you would fail to cook eight out of ten times! You would cook noodles into a broth or leave it uncooked!" "When was it? Was I that bad?" Laughing jokingly, their eyes met and Danica suddenly came to a realization. The smile on her lips stiffened. "Have you been cooking for the past few years?" Blinking a few times, Danica stuffed a ravioli into her mouth. It seemed hard for her to answer this question. The reason was that she hated cooking in the past. She had learned how to cook for him but they weren''t together for the past few years. Watching her avoid the question, Frederick understood something. "Danica, how have you been these years? Won''t you tell me?" In fact, during the recent two times they were together, he felt as if he was forcing himself to go back to the past. But, in reality, the distance between them wasn''t able to shorten in such a short time. Sometimes, feelings change as people change. "Frederick... could you give me some time?" Danica lowered her head and unconsciously clenched her fork tightly. Catching her motion, Frederick put a ravioli on her te. "Let''s eat, the food''s getting cold! Look at how skinny you are now!" With that, he stopped asking questions and they remained silent. The air between them was cold for a bit before slowly warming back up... After dinner, the pair sat in the living room for some time before Frederick found an excuse to leave but Danica was obviously reluctant to let him go. "I''ll walk you out, it''ll help with my digestion!" Learning from past experiences, she didn''t ask him to stay the night. Actually, she had wanted to ask him about his secret wife because she had heard some rumors. However, she hadn''t been back for a long time and they had grown to be distant. As for his close friends, they wouldn''t speak a word about it and the others wouldn''t know anything about it. Hence, Danica didn''t even know Alicia''s name and she didn''t dare to find out for fear of it backfiring. After all, Frederick had a wide range of connections. If anyone said something by ident, it would reach his ears in no time. Although it was a thorn in her heart, she never asked. Leaving the house, she was still holding his arm. Frederick just nced at her but didn''t refuse. Every time this happened, she would always feel pampered and proud. Anyone who knew Frederick knew he repulsed women, especially unfamiliar women. If anyone touched him while he was in a bad mood, they would even be kicked out! There were very few women around him and those that could get close to him usually had some special rtionship with him. For example, there was Carson Vives'' sister, Kaylee. Danica could tell that she liked him! But, at first, for many years, he would just prepare a gift for her birthday, and whether he showed up depended on his mood. There were several times when Carson would beg him to show up and as she would be going too, Frederick would agree unwillingly. If it wasn''t for Carson, Frederick wouldn''t even look at Kaylee. There were a few times when Kaylee woulde out with Carson and it was after they got to know each other that he started treating her like a friend. When it came to epting a woman, Frederick was definitely cold-blooded! From what she knew, it didn''t matter how pretty or outstanding the woman was. He wouldn''t ept her before getting to know her for a few years. Additionally, she had a brief understanding of his wife. She had just appeared out of nowhere and she felt that they didn''t have strong feelings for each other, therefore it was not important. But, something surprised her. The fact that he got married was already mind-blowing, not to say he didn''t ask for a divorce now that she was back. This made her uneasy! He didn''t reject her, so that could only say he still loved her! Given his decisive personality, shouldn''t he have taken care of it? Why didn''t he bring up that matter? He didn''t even mention it in front of her! Chapter 188 Chapter 188 On the way, the both of them walked silently, lost in their own thoughts. Turning down the corridor, Danica held his hand and led him to a short parterre. All of a sudden, she jumped and held onto Fredericks'' neck. "Frederick, won''t you give me a piggy-back ride? You used to carry me while we were young! I miss those days, can you carry me for a while?" She tried to jump on his back, a braid of her hair falling on his shoulders. Frederick immediately stiffened without him realizing it. ''Hubby, if I''m gone one day... would you take care of my mother on ount that we''re married?'' ''Who knows how many women you''ve slept with outside! You''re filthy! I said, don''t touch me!'' Holding Danica''s hand, Frederick turned around and pushed her away. "Stop it, you''re already grown up! Why give you a piggy-back ride when there''s nothing wrong with you?" "It''s fun! You can give me a piggy-back ride even if there''s nothing wrong with me!" There were many men who carried their partners on the streets too. "Frederick..." Danica pulled at his sleeves coquettishly, sounding like she was pleading with him. "Stop it! I''m not used to this kind of stuff." Frederick replied firmly. He was obviously unwilling to do this. At that moment, Danica understood what he meant. Frederick''s tone softened when he saw her disappointed face. "If we''re seen, Chet would have a lot on his te again! Why not save the hassle and use that money to give you a treat?" Through his words, he was implying that they had to watch their images. Danica was all smiles the next second. "Okay! Next time, you''re not to reject me if we''re behind closed doors or I''ll get mad!" Frederick didn''t answer. Coincidentally, his phone rang and he used this as an excuse to leave. After Jeremy brought Alicia to the hospital, he sat on the bench in a daze. Looking at the blood on his hands, his mind was empty and his eyes were dull. Time passed by and the door to the ward opened. He ran over in a daze. "Doctor?" "We found an unknown substance in her body and she has lost awareness. She was under the effects of a drug that causes hallucination. We''ve treated her but she''s still unconscious. The wounds on her leg were quite deep and they seemed as though she stabbed herself, but we already stitched her up! There shouldn''t be any moreplications. Well run some tests after she wakes up and then she''s free to go!" N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. "Thank you, Doctor." While entering the ward, Jeremy was still confused. A hallucinogen? Alicia stabbed herself? Had she been schemed against and was drugged? No wonder she was so defensive when they met. She was holding a knife fiercely and her eyes were bloodshot. She must have thought he was a bad guy and that something was going to happen to her, causing her to put up such a fierce front! Did she stab herself so many times just to keep herself awake and be out of harm''s way? She had really cherished herself! The sudden realization made Jeremy paler. He remembered the first word she spoke, "The hospital!" She was begging him to take her to the hospital! At first, he thought that she was injured but she was the one who stabbed herself! She tried so hard to stay conscious! Was she also on her guard against him? She didn''t want him to touch her! Although he didn''t mean it and he wouldn''t have taken advantage of her even if she was drugged, the realization hurt him still! While they were still a couple, it''s not like they weren''t impulsive before. There were a few times when she looked at him so longingly he almost lost self-control. She mentioned a few times that all of her belonged to him and him alone but she wanted to save her chastity for their wedding night. From her point of view, it was sacred, a moment to cherish. Their journey together was the best she could ask for. They had a good start, therefore she wanted a ''perfect'' ending. She told him that falling in love was the best dream. She wanted it to be wless and without regrets! He could have waited till their wedding night to attain her and fulfill all this. But, in the end, he still carried out his own n and cruelly drew a conclusion between the two of them. The whole night, Jeremy sat on the sofa staring nkly at the bed. The next day, when Alicia opened her eyes, her head felt so heavy that she had a hard time holding it up. "Argh." Hitting her head with her hand, she noticed the white bandages on her hand. Turning around, all she saw was white. The memories of the night before starteding back rapidly. She sat up and nervously checked her clothes before lifting the nket. Her pants were cut and her wounds were bandaged but she was still wearing her own clothes. She felt whole and normal. Although her head was still heavy, she was pleasantly surprised. She couldn''t help but smile while patting her chest. "It''s a good thing that nothing happened!" Closing her eyes, she stopped to pray in her heart. She should ept more online work in the future and be careful if she went out to work at night! If something really happened to her again, she was afraid that she couldn''t take it. She would lose the courage to live on. This was the scene when Jeremy walked in to. As he fixed his eyes on her, he felt his heart hurting again. "She really cared! Was she afraid of other men touching her or was she afraid of him?" he wondered. She could dance at a nightclub and go to a hotel with a man, hence why would she still care about her chastity? He was puzzled and his hands that were holding her breakfast trembled slightly. When Alicia opened her eyes, she saw him. Their eyes met and both of them were stunned. Then, he slowly walked over. "You must be hungry. The doctor said you need one more bottle of IV fluid before running some tests. Eat something first, it''s good for your body!" He brought a sandwich and a box of milk. She used to sleep in ss and always skipped breakfast back in college. After they got together, he would asionally bring her breakfast. The most convenient and nutritious meal was a sandwich and her favorite fresh milk. At that time, she would stop after finishing the milk and find him annoying because he would force her to finish the sandwich. Although it was just a sandwich, she would only have half and he would eat the rest. It was a happy memory to him even at present. But the past was the past, he shouldn''t look back anymore. Chapter 189 Chapter 189 Alicia cast her gaze down and took the food because she was hungry. She also did not want anything to happen to her health. Her ego would not be hurt over breakfast worth a few dors. "Thank you!" This time, she opened the sandwich first and took a big bite. She held it and ate it with relish. As he looked at her, Jeremy felt bitterness surging up his heart. In the past, she would only eat the eggs in the sandwich and take a few tiny bites of the rest. She had said that there were too many calories and that she was afraid of gaining weight. It was enough to taste it once and she would be adequately satisfied. She wanted to stay pretty to have his eyes on her forever. But currently, she held the food preciously and ate like a child who had tasted a hamburger for the first time. It looked like she would even pick up and eat the scraps that fell. The feeling pained him. She drank the milk like how she had used to. She was familiar yet foreign to him. Finishing the food, the corners of her lips lifted in content. She grabbed her purse and observed the dor bills inside before checking the time on her phone. "I think I''m fine now, when can I take the shot? I want to be discharged as soon as possible!" She still had a lot of unfinished business! With every look at her, he felt as if his heart was cut open with a knife. "Just a while more and the doctor wille to check on you! Don''t you want to rest for a couple more days? Your leg¡ª" "There''s no need! I''m alright, it''s just a scratch!" A wound like this meant nothing to Alicia. In the three years, though umon, she had been met with these situations several times. She would have been hurt many times by now had she not been so hard on herself. To her, any wounds and bleeding were better than r*pe! If she had not gone through that much, how would she be so cautious and strong at present? There was a price to pay for one to grow! This was the lesson she had learned over the years. The only time she could not have avoided was with Frederick! Until present, she could not figure out how she had reached his room that day. Nevertheless, it was not the worse thing that could have happened to her. As if she recalled something, she nced at Jeremy. "Thank you for helping mest night!" This was probably the only time they had spoken to each other on peaceful terms since the wedding. Looking at him, Alicia realized that she was calm even as she faced her old lover. He was like a stranger. Be it love or hate, she had no feelings towards him, their rtionship hollow. They stared at each other without talking. Contrary to her, Jeremy was entirely different. The feelings he had suppressed for three whole years came to the surface when she fell into his arms the night before. It was then that he had realized, he was so scared of losing her! He loved her! He loved her to his bones! There was never a moment like this instant that he was so sure of his feelings. He clenched his hands and released his fingers slowly. He took a long look at her. "Ally¡ª" The ward door flew open at this moment. "Excuse me, it''s time for the routine check-up!" Jeremy stepped aside and let the doctor in. The nurse followed after, pushing a medication cart. "Doctor, am I okay now? Can I be discharged?" Alicia spoke urgently. To her, hospitals were terrible. She loathed staying for even a minute more. After examining, the doctor took a look at the records. "You can leave after getting a shot! Remember to keep hydrated these few days! Take care of the wound on your thigh. Don''t let ite in contact with water in case it gets infected." "Okay, thank you, Doctor!" She reached her hand out for the shot, not even scared. Despite this, the nurse could not find the blood vessel even after some time. She made the injection at the wrong spot and Alicia let out a cry of pain uncontrobly. "Ouch!" Almost immediately, Jeremy shouted angrily, "What are you doing?" ''Tm sorry, Miss, I''m really sorry." The nurse was clearly inexperienced. She paled instantly and was on the verge of tears. Alicia, on the other hand, was understanding. "It''s okay, I''m fine! Just be careful next time." Seeing this, the doctor gave a look to the nurse. After he filled up Alicia''s details in the record, he took the needle over and the shot was done in a jiffy. Their thoughts being interrupted, the two did not converse for the rest of the time... On the other hand, Frederick went for a three-mile jog after he had woken up in the morning. He went for a shower after he returned but the time had not even reached seven o''clock when he was done. Irritation crept upon him. Ruffling his hair, he felt extremely ufortable as if there were fleas all over his body. Ever since he left the house after their quarrel, he was on the edge of losing his temper every day. Everything seemed wrong to him. In the kitchen, he flung the spoon while making coffee. "What the h*ll is with this spoon? It''s scorching!" "I want to go back! I still want to go back!" he thought. He felt as if he was sick. Every time he took a rest, his mind would be filled with the same thought. He stood up with a glum expression, took out a cigarette and lit it. Standing by the window, thoughts were running and jumping around in his mind, giving him no peace. Would she happy that he had not gone back? Was she happy that she had the house all to herself? That was his home, he could go back whenever he wished. What was there to be troubled about? He put out the cigarette and grabbed his car keys. The moment he had decided to head outside, he felt his footsteps going light and at ease. He drove all the way to Landrum Garden and he suddenly grew uneasy at the thought of returning home. He drove around the streets slowly without pulling over, an inexplicable hesitation in his heart. "Should I go in? Would I seem weird?" Lost in his thoughts, he looked up to see a blue Ferrari pull up not far from the door. Instinctively, he slowed down. Soon, two familiar figures came into his view. "Alicia and Jeremy?" He could not believe his eyes and slowed his car down even more. At the door, Alicia returned the jacket to Jeremy. She had a slight smile. "Thanks for sending me back!" "This is where you live?" This belongs to N?velDrama.Org - ?. The vi was not grand but it had a unique design and certainly looked expensive. His brows knitted together as he asked. Clear with what he meant, the corner of Alicia''s mouth tugged in self-mockery. "I''m just living here for the time being!" The vi did not belong to her and she was not even considered a tenant. She could be kicked out anytime. There was no argument nor exnation but a hint of her pain still showed through. Many things had happened to her the night before, = and she did not want to spoil the calmness. "I''m a little tired and I need to rest! If there''s anything, let''s talk about it next time, okay?" Chapter 190 Chapter 190 Jeremy nodded and his expression eased a little. "Alright! Ally, have you... been getting by like this for these three years?" Did she have to work at night and hurt herself to protect herself? Although there were fewer veins on the thigh and the pain felt would be the greatest, there were arteries too. One small mistake and she could have been dead! She did not expect him to ask such a question, concern apparent in his voice. She looked up immediately and could note to her senses for about three seconds. Perhaps it was due to intense movement that she suddenly felt faint. "Careful-" Jeremy reached out instinctively and caught her in his arms. She did not know if it was because there were traces of drugs remaining in her body, she felt dizzy and closed her eyes, leaning on him for support. When she felt better, she opened her eyes only to see a familiar ck sedan speeding by! She turned her head and her gaze paused. Was she mistaken? Why did it look like Frederick''s car? "Are you still feeling unwell? Do you need to go back to the hospital?" Coming back to her senses, she quickly pulled away, putting some distance between them. She shook her head. "I''m fine! Maybe it''s because I had too many drips. I''m a little tired, I just need some rest! I''ll go in now!" Everything that happenedst night and Jeremy''s sudden change of attitude made Alicia scared. To be honest, he had be a thorn in her heart over the years. Whether she heard of him or saw him in person, it always seemed like her nightmare had returned to haunt her. As if she developed a reflex, she would stay away from him to protect herself. Taking onest look at him, she ran limping into the house and locked the door. Frederick was about tobust from anger as he put his foot on the gas pedal. He did not hear them talking but he saw their intimate actions. Not only was he weird to have thought about going back, but he was also aplete, pathetic fool! She did not give him a single call when he had not returned home. Instead, she went out with another man and stayed outside for the whole night? Perhaps, the reason she did not let him touch her was not that she found him filthy, but a ridiculous excuse to keep her ''chastity''! She did not have an ounce of him in her heart! This was the only clear judgement Frederick could make the entire morning. He was not suspicious of Alicia and Jeremy having an affair but their past was a pain in the neck. It made insecurity ripple in his heart. At the office, Frederick had a terribly sullen face. When Chet walked in, the room was filled with clouds of smoke and the strong smell of cigarettes. Coughing ufortably, he opened the windows. "What tricky trouble have you met with, Frederick?" It was rare to see Frederick so depressed and unmotivated. At that moment, Chet felt that he was in an awfully bad mood. Looking at Chet, the light in Frederick''s eyes was gone, not even a hint of glow present in his dull orbs. "It''s a tricky problem indeed!" He realized that he had fallen for someone he should have not! He had missed her and he could not stand seeing her with another man. Unfortunately, she had millions of things kept in her heart but not him. She had not cared for him and all she loved was money. Why would he want an empty shell without her heart? Even if she had stayed, how long would itst? He remembered the days when his stepmother abused him. It was because she did not love his father, wasn''t it? All she had wanted was money and the only way to have it was to get rid of him so that she would have the chance to conceive children, to increase her chances of getting more money! That all happened when he was just an innocent, clueless child. However, Danica was the opposite of her. She cared about him more than anything. He should be more inclined to thetter but unfortunately, he liked the former. He had had enough of those dark days without a speck of light! "How can I help you?" Frederick sat down with his jaw propped on his hand and spoke faintly, "Help me chair this afternoon''s meetings!" Chet smacked his forehead, speechless. "I say, can you not do this to me, Frederick? I''ve already stood in for you the whole morning, my back is breaking in pain! The meeting records are over there-" Did he do this to him on purpose? A whole day of meetings? There were no empty slots at all! Even his ears needed rest! Chet was appalled. "Well, I have never seen backs actually breaking from meetings. We shall try that to broaden my horizons!" Frederick took his pen and signed the meeting records. "You can deal with it! I''m going out this afternoon!" N?velDrama.Org is the owner. That night, Frederick purposely asked Danica out for dinner. He wanted to forget the shock Alicia had caused him in the morning. Never would he have thought, throughout the dinner, he had no appetite at all. Danica''s soft voice kept bringing up all their old stories and memories, reminding him about those menial things. He had listened to them so many times that he was sick of it. It was as though the two of them had nothing to talk about other than the past. As he left the hotel, he did not feel any better. Instead, he was even more irritated. "Frederick, do you remember when we used to go out for a barbecue at midnight? Your favorite restaurant was the one over at Northern Street. You loved the grilled tbreads and would even insist for me to eat half of it. There was one time when I gained six kilograms and you said you could barbecue me like a ''fat little shrimp'' because I loved shrimps! "Yes!" Frederick answered habitually but he had no interest in what she was saying. He had already stopped eating barbecue! Just as he was feeling annoyed, a gust of wind rushed by and before he knew it, Danica hugged him tightly. "Watch out!" Frederick staggered before returning to his senses and he saw Danica in front of him, protecting him. Nearby, there was a motorcycle lying on the ground with a man half- kneeling beside it. There was an obvious cut on the hem of her dress. He felt a surge of warmth in his heart. He quickly scanned her from head to toe for injuries. "Were you hurt?" Shaking her head, she smiled. "Nope! It''s just a cut on my dress!" At this time, the man had already gotten up. Holding on to his motorcycle, he limped over. "I''m sorry, I''m really sorry. It was an ident..." He had not expected the goods in the back seat to bump into someone from that distance. As soon as he saw Frederick in his suit, wearing a diamond watch, the man started sweating profusely. "Sir, Madam, I hope you''re not hurt? Please forgive me. I''m just a poor cobbler, my money is hard- earned. I was rushing back home to fetch my children but I had identally bumped into both of you. Can we settle this peacefully? You see, my motorcycle''s also broken." He was driving in the wrongne and was afraid of being held ountable. He apologized to them humbly. Chapter 191 Chapter 191 The man looked honest and his hands were full of calluses. The color of his clothes had faded and his motorcycle looked worn but he wore a shiny silver ring on his finger. One could know from a single look that he took very good care of it, seemingly a wedding ring. Somehow, Frederick had a good feeling towards him, therefore he said, "It''s fine, you may leave! Ride slower next time!" If something happened, a family would be ruined. "Aye, thank you, Sir!" The man nodded and bowed. Then, he tinkered around his motorcycle, packed his things and left. Danica tugged at his sleeves. "Frederick! You''re really cold on the outside but kind on the inside. He almost crashed into you! You were still so polite to him! I''m getting mad! "It''s fine, we weren''t hurt anyway. It wasn''t easy for him either. Thanks for looking out for me, Danica." He organized his thoughts. At this moment, his mood waspletely different from earlier. A woman he once loved had still cared about him when it counted. She protected him with her life. Although it was just a small act, it meant a lot to him. "Why do you thank me like we''re not close? What were you thinking about so deeply? You didn''t even dodge such a huge motorcycle." Frederick felt his heart squeeze. He was distracted, thinking about another heartless woman again. Smiling, his troubled heart had seemed to find its way. "I was thinking about Chet. I skipped work early today. He would be making a scene in my office tomorrow!" The innocent Chet, on the other side, was busy to the neck looking through documents while sneezing. "Ha, two pieces of ice could really melt each other! Carson had used to say that Chet was like your shadow; you two were exactly the same." Danicaughed. As they talked andughed, the air around them had changed too. Finally, Frederick sent Danica home. As he started his car, he took out his phone and called his lawyer. "Noah, do me a favor¡ª" Alicia felt immense pressure every day as her father''s treatment had been scheduled. She felt like she was tight on money no matter how hard she worked. Since she was met with danger, she no longer dared to ept any work that needed her to go outside. She could only ept online trantion jobs. She was utterly exhausted with work every day, with no time and effort to care about other matters. This day, she was glum after calcting her finances. There was still a gap of ten thousand dors for next month even with the allowance Frederick had provided. She could not remember how long it had been since hest set foot in the house. She could feel that their rtionship wasing to an end! If she deducted the additional thirty thousand, she would have to ask Victoria for help. She could not stop paying the medical fees at this time. Her father was recovering. Although the change was little, it was her greatestfort and drive. The weekend was nearing and she thought of looking for some part-time jobs. Opening her email, she received a bill from the hospital. Her father had a few additional full-body check-ups and treatments, Causing the fees to exceed by about thirty thousand. Looking at the expenses for the month, Alicia could not help but take a deep breath. She would have to make the payment again the following month. She skimmed through the bill in the email and saw ament below. It pushed her buttons. The comment read, "Baby, the warehouse''s running empty again. You need toe over and send rice, Mr. Rice Bug will be waiting for you!" Every time she received such an annoying message from Marshall, she wanted to kick all his teeth off so that he could never speak again. She casually replied, "Why don''t you eat till your stomach burst?" She pressed the send button and felt frustrated. He had to add fuel to the fire every time she was in a bad mood. Why would such a shameless doctor exist? At this moment, the manager''s voice came. "Fellow colleagues, we will be receiving a few groups of important clients tomorrow. Thus, all of us will work overtime! Everyone better freshen up and buck up, you''ll receive double pay. No laters and no early leavers! Otherwise, you''ll pay back triple! You won''t receive your overtime pay and one days'' pay will be deducted!" Why did they have to work overtime suddenly? She already made ns! Sigh. She would have to work overtime again in the night! She closed her email as she lost the mood to continue reading. As they were working overtime on a Saturday and receiving foreign clients, their working hours had changed to nine in the morning until eight at night. The clients would arrive at ten o''clock. Working until midnight, it had passed Alicia''s bedtime. She had no choice but to take another sleeping pill. It was a good thing that she did not forget to set an rm. When she opened her eyes, it was almost eight o''clock. She got up and went downstairs after washing up. She then felt that something was different as if someone was around. Out of habit, she turned to look at the bar. Sure enough, she saw the tall, familiar figure. Frederick. He was back? Did hee back early in the morning? Her heart skipped nervously as a bad feeling grew in her. Their eyes met and Frederick''s hand tightened around the wine ss. Looking at her from a distance, he started to waver unexpectedly. He swirled the ss and took a one-shot before taking the documents from the table and stood up. "Since it''s so hard for you, let''s end this! Take a look first, then we can discuss it!" His gaze fell on the butterfly earrings she was wearing and his voice got colder. He shoved the documents in her hands before heading upstairs with hands in his pockets. The huge words came into view as she looked down. Alicia felt like tearing up instantly. A divorce agreement? Her head was buzzing and she felt like she could see nothing but white for a couple of seconds. More than once had she thought of getting a divorce. Despite that, she never really gave up on their marriage. It was the same with the butterfly earrings; if she was going to wear them, her first choice would be this uneven pair. She knew that she was actually reluctant to let go but she could not exin the reason for her feelings. This time, she was caught off guard. She tried hard to read the document but her eyes were flooded with tears. It was at this moment that her phone started ringing. It was a call from the hospital. "Miss nchard, something bad has happened. You should hurry over, it''s hard to exin over the phone II Recovering from the shock, she dashed to the door but paused after a few steps. As if she remembered something, she took out a pen, signed the agreement, and threw it on the table before running for the door. Frederick wasing downstairs when he heard the loud m of the door. He was bewildered and he heard the sound of a car engine starting. Content is property of N?velDrama.Org. At that instant, his face darkened. "She''s gone? Did she actually leave?" Chapter 192 Chapter 192 When he picked up the papers, Alicia''s neat handwriting came into view. The veins on his hand protruded from rage. This d*mned woman! Has she actually signed it? He took less than three minutes to head upstairs to print a copy and she had already signed the papers? What the h*ll? Wasn''t she in the least reluctant? Was she so desperate to leave him? He was even thinking of continuing her allowance so that she could happily enjoy the extra ie each month! D*mn it! He must have been sick in the head! Why was she in such a rush? Was she going to work or to her ex? This was supposed to be the ending he wanted, the ending he eagerly wished for. There was no mess of clinging and crying. Despite that, he was so mad that he was going to be on the brink of losing his temper! Did she want a divorce with him? Want to leave him? Is that so? Not a chance! He ripped the divorce agreement into pieces, fuming as if he could murder someone that instant. Alicia kept her foot on the gas pedal and even called her director on the way to take a leave, exining the situation. She did not even have time to catch a single breath as she arrived at Clearview Hospital. "Doctor, doctor-" Before she reached the ward, she passed Marshall on the way. He grabbed her arm. "You''re here atst! Mr. Rice Bug has been waiting for some time! Oh, your warehouse is almost empty, let''s go make the payment, shall we? You''re free now, right?" She was dumbstruck at his joking voice. "Was it you who asked someone to call me?" He did not deny and nodded. "If I didn''t make it vague, would you have gotten here so fast? You pranked me once; this is payback. We''re even now, right?" He did everything on a whim. As it was a weekend, he was afraid that she would shirk away, thus he asked the nurse to make the prank call. He just wanted to see her. Just doing anything together would be great! Alicia felt about to burst from rage. The next instant, she raised her hand and pped him. "Is it fun to do this? Is this something to joke about? Don''t you know it''s about life and death? What type of sh*tty doctor are you? You''re hical, you''ve got no principles! Your heart is also rotten! You b*stard! You''re not human! ying pranks for nothing? Did you know that I was to work overtime today?" Tears flowed down her cheeks. She squatted down and sobbed terribly. All because of his call, she had to wave goodbye to one thousand dors! Frederick was also divorcing her and she would not have the thirty- thousand-dor allowance from now on. How would she get by the next month? Anguished, she felt wronged. She fell apart as she wailed like a child in the hospital aisle, her arms wrapping around herself. Feeling the burning sensation on his cheeks, Marshall was utterly shocked that he had forgotten how to react. It was not until there were gossiping voices from passersby that he stopped the jokester act. He bent down and helped her up, "I''m sorry, I¡ª" "Get lost!" Swinging at him with her handbag, she pushed him away angrily before running into the elevator. At this moment, Doctor Lewis heard themotion and walked right into the scene. This belongs to N?velDrama.Org - ?. "Doctor rk, you''ve gone too far this time!" Marshall turned around and touched his stinging cheek. "I meant no harm, I just..." She really hit him hard! Hadn''t she tricked him thest time he asked for her name? They would always joke around in their emails; he had thought that she would not mind! "Doctor rk, you''re new and you probably don''t understand the situation! It isn''t easy for Miss nchard. A year ago, she wanted to transfer her father from Bayton City to Casterwich City to receive treatment. Because of her limited financial conditions, she couldn''t settle the medical fees in one payment and she was turned down by many hospitals. She begged our director for seven days before he took pity on her and allowed her to pay in installments! During that time, she and her mother didn''t have a ce to stay. It was the same with the hospital, she couldn''t even afford a bed. The three of them would just sleep anywhere in the hospital aisle. If there were many people, they would have no bench to sleep on." Recalling that memory, Doctor Lewis could not help but sigh solemnly. "Miss nchard worked very hard every month to afford the medical fees. After that, the director saw how hard they were struggling. They are honest people too. He gave her mother a job as a cleaner at the hospital and let them have a room at the hostel. Both mother and daughter helped with odd jobs just to waive the fees for a bed. Those days continued for almost three months. Things only became better when Miss nchard got a job. She could afford to rent a house and pay for the bed, and her mother didn''t have to work anymore! These years, Miss nchard had to work several jobs just to afford her father''s expensive medical fees. She woulde to visit her father after work; it was difficult for her! She''s just a young girl! A few nurses took pity on her and would help take care of her father. They''d call her if something happened! She was also thankful. Although she couldn''t afford expensive gifts, she would always bring some fruits for the nurses. Lydia and Nicole were the nurses in charge of Ward No. 3!" Changing his tone, he continued to reprimand Marshall. "Don''t y pranks like this on her ever again! It isn''t easy for them! She''s still hoping that her father will wake up! I heard that her father has been in aa for three years. Think about it, what kind of life they were living these years? Although we''re doctors, I have to say something. No matter how much she earns, she won''t get to keep up with the increasing medical expenses! The treatment for her father has also increased recently and his condition is getting better, therefore I guess her financial burden will be getting heavier!" Marshall was speechless. He knew nothing about all of this! He had always thought that she was a rich, pampereddy! Her beauty and the air she carried were full of pride! Besides, her cosmetics did not look cheap and she drove a mi 11 ion-dor Bentley! Was she poor? He wondered in disbelief. However, Doctor Lewis had been here for the longest. He definitely would not lie to him! Marshall regretted his actions immediately. He even arranged for a few extra body check- ups for her father. In fact, it would have no effect on her father even if the check-ups were not frequent. At the very least, it would not matter if he had skipped one! However, Marshall added them just to keep in touch with her! No wonder she was so angry, crying like that! Clenching his fists, Marshall walked toward her father''s ward... Back in the car, Alicia could not hold it in any longer. She cried so much that she was shaking. She did not know why she was crying but the tears would not stop. Her mind was nk and her heart felt empty. After what seemed like forever, she choked and wiped her tears before starting the engine. Chapter 193 Chapter 193 It was already past nine-thirty. Alicia did not rush to thepany but took an aimless walk on the streets instead. For the first time, she did not even have the energy to make money. She had to receive clients and she did not think she could do well with her current condition. She had no idea what to do. Coincidentally, Mrs. nchard called her, therefore she drove home. The whole day, she helped her mother but she was muddled and disorientated. They wrapped things up at noon and Mrs. nchard went to the market to get some fresh prawns for dinner. "Have you been busy, Ally? Why haven''t youe home for so long? Eat more! They''re all your favorites! I''ve also made some pie with handmade chicken filling, you should take them home as snacks!" Forking her a big, steamed prawn, Mrs. nchard took two looks at her and thought, "When she comes back in the past, she would be quiet but she is still rxed. This time, it is obvious that she is depressed." "Thanks, Mom! You have some too!" Taking up her fork, Alicia put some shrimps on her mother''s te. "I''m already full. Mom, you should have more!" In the past, she used toe home whenever she had free time. At present, she had not returned in a long time. Mrs. nchard figured that Alicia would not evene if she had not made the phone call. Her daughter would always share the good news but not the bad! Watching her pick at the food and eating mechanically, Mrs. nchard could guess that something had happened to her! Even so, she did not say anything much throughout the meal and even packed the pie for Alicia after dinner. Alicia was on the sofa fiddling with the remote control with dull, unfocused eyes. Mrs. nchard reached over and switched off the TV. "Ally, did something happen between you and Frederick?" She knew her daughter the best! In the past few years, Alicia had many jobs. Mrs. nchard had never seen her so dejected no matter how big the setbacks were. She did not even have any notable reaction when she gave up on designing. The only thing she could think of was Alicia''s marriage. Thest time she came back, she was quite happy. Sometimes, she would even look at the time anxiously when it was gettingte. This time, something was different! "Mom-" Alicia called her mother but said nothing. The words ''No'' stopped at her lips before she could speak. Her heart was hurting. She knew she should not long for it, she knew that they were divorced but she was upset! Pulling her over, Mrs. nchard gave her a hug. "Ally, every family has its own difficulties. We never thought that we wouldnd in this situation - in a different city and with only each other to depend on. They''re just things that we can''t do and things that can''t be forced. Nothing is more important than living on! If we live, anything is possible. Life is long and love will find its way. Don''t force yourself, you are the best and will receive the most beautiful love. You will find a man who will cherish you. Don''t give up no matter what!" Mrs. nchard sighed. She could do nothing but feel sad for Alicia. However, she did not let it show in fear of making her daughter even more upset. "To be honest, I could tell from the start that what happened between you and Frederick was an ident. Ally, I used to disapprove of marriages where the families do not match with each other. We''ve seen a lot about people these few years. When the difference is too big between people, it is destined that we can''t reach their level. We''ll even get ourselves into difficult positions!" She then stroked her daughter''s hair lovingly. She continued, "Don''t force it. If we can''t fight it, well be the only ones getting hurt. We are on the weaker side and you can''t bite the hand that feeds you. All you have to do is follow your heart without regrets and guilt; that''s how you should live! Look at our family. Such a tragedy happened but we still lived on to this day. It was tiring but would you say that you weren''t happy? Doesn''t it seem like a miracle? Three years ago, would you have dreamed that we could handle the burden and ovee everything like this? Women who get married or remarry at seventy or eighty are everywhere nowadays and they are happy! You won''t know how beautiful the scenery is at the next stop before you reach! Everything will be better, Ally." "Mom, I know! I''ll be fine!" Tears came to her eyes as Alicia hugged her mother. This time, she did not let them fall. She did not know what the future would bring but she knew that she could not give up, at least not for the moment! It was just that she was feeling terrible that day; she did not know whether she was sad about the divorce, being pranked, or losing the money. In short, it was a day full of bad luck! She did not mention her divorce as her feelings were in a mess. She did not know where to start. Alicia left her mother''s house, still in a lot of frustration. She drove through the streets aimlessly. After driving for some time, she came to her senses as she passed by a booming area. "Hmm, is there an event? Why is it so lively here?" Looking around, she found that she was not on the route home. Instead, she had reached East Bannpool. Perhaps it was due to her health, coupled with the previous incident, she was still scared. Hence, she had already ruled out dancing from her daily ns. All that she could do at home was to pack her belongings. She was also feeling down, thus she needed to let out some steam. She found a parking space and came back. The first thing she saw was a manufacturingpany having a promotional event for their new product. What would they be promoting in front of a nightclub? Moving forward, she saw the logo of an intimate couple and the unusual shape on the promotional materials. Her face went red. "Fifty Temptations?" It had a beautiful description but wasn''t it just a condom? No wonder it was so lively with all the men around! Suddenly, the memory of a movie popped into her mind- Fifty Shades of Grey! At that time, he had made fun of her... Alicia''s heart sank and she pursed her lips unhappily. Why had she thought of this again? Just as she was about to leave, some numbers on the huge poster caught her eye. Ten thousand dors? It was like a gift sent from heaven. She was poor to the point where she was almost penniless. Without thinking much, she walked over. A man dressed in a manager''s uniform approached her. "Miss, would you like to try? This is the new product from Euphoria Inc and we have an interesting promotional activity going on. All you have to do is distribute the product; one box for fifty dors. Each person can also leave a phone number and receive a free sample. The one with the highest sales will get a prize of ten thousand dors apart from a thirty percentmission. All participants will also receive a participation prize of one thousand dors, would you like to give it a try? Many people have already signed up. Look over there, those in the red caps are the promoters for the night..." Alicia scanned across the area and could only count three people! After all, promoting this type of product was quite embarrassing! But, when she thought about the money and the one thousand dors, it was almost the amount of her overtime wages! Content is property of N?velDrama.Org. She had lost a day, hence it would be able to help cover her loss! She was feeling terrible anyway and had nothing to do. She reached over and took a small bag from him. ''TH do it!" Chapter 194 Chapter 194 Frederick felt mad the whole day because Alicia had signed the divorce papers. The words ''keep away'' were written all over his face! In a bad mood, he spent the day venting his anger in the boxing room. Then, he invited a few friends to East Bannpool for the night. They were drinking in a private room with more and more peopleing over. It was getting livelier in the room and the lot had a great time, ying games and drinking while Frederick had other thoughts. He was looking at his phone the whole night, watching the same page on a social media app- something that he seldom took note of. "Frederick, why do you sit alone after you asked us out?" Pouring him some beer, Carson looked at him again and signaled to Chet but thetter just shrugged and shook his head. A young man who just came over shouted, "Carson, let''s call a few girls in to entertain us! It''s so boring with us men alone!" "Let''s call a few! My throat is itching to sing and I sing nothing but love songs. It''ll be awkward to duet with you guys, right? It''s so weird for two men to sing together! Let''s call some girls! Call them in!" "Don''t worry. We won''t say anything if you secretly liked to sing love songs with man!" "Areyou looking fortrouble?" A few men echoed and chimed in, and the rest nodded along. After a while, the hotel manager led in some pretty girls dressed skimpily. "Misters, these are some of the best girls we have here..." ncing at them, a young man shouted teasingly. "Margaret, aren''t there ''premium'' ones here? Are you fooling with us? Do you think we''re blind? You can just tell us if she isn''t avable." The elegant middle- aged woman giggled upon hearing that. She replied, "Kyle, don''t spill my secrets! There are too many guests today, please be understanding. Tiffany and Cherry will be here in a minute. There''s also a new girl tonight, she''ll definitely be the perfect girl! Allie, where are you? Come on in, Allie-" Margaret called out as she walked to the door while Frederick looked up as if he had been struck by lightning. Next to him, Chet noticed something and held his breath as well. A slim woman in a long, white dress walked in. She had a wave of long hair and some light makeup. She stood straight, her dress fluttering, and unlike the other girls at the nightclub, she had a look of innocence. When put together with them, she stood out. Frederick''s cold eyes narrowed and his lips pursed into a thin line. "She is ugly! How could she compare with his Ally? She insulted a good name!" he thought inwardly. At this time, a man spoke jokingly. "Margaret, you''re so sly. You''ve been hiding such a pretty little thing! Allie, right? Come over and sit down beside Mr. Clements!" As he spoke, the man beside Frederick moved over to make space. Chet fixed his eyes on Frederick and noticed his hand froze for a brief second while holding the ss.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. The woman seemed timid and sat beside Frederick with her head bowed. She habitually reached for the wine bottle. "Mister Clements..." Her voice was gentle and weak, arousing one''s desire to protect her. However, Frederick only found her slow and dull. This girl was the ''perfect girl''? The audacity! "What a bummer!" Cursing, Frederick put down his ss, got up, and took his car keys. "Change your name to something else! It''s an insult to this name!" As he spoke, he was already out of the sofa area. "You guys have fun, I''m off! All the things tonight are on me!" Time went still at this moment and everyone stopped what they were doing. They either looked at the woman on the sofa, at each other, or at Frederick walking towards the door. All of them were dumbstruck. Chet immediately put his ss down and went after him. ''TH go take a look..." He felt that something was off with Frederick that day! At the sound of the door closing, Kyle mumbled, "What''s... what''s going on?" Speaking, he looked at the girl, confused. She was pure, beautiful, and quite good-looking; she did not even pull a long face! How had she offended him? On the other side, a few of them who were equally perplexed shook their heads together. Carson exchanged a look with Wyatt and he understood in an instant. He turned around and spoke, "It''s okay, it''s okay! Don''t take it to heart. Let''s enjoy ourselves..." Frederick was in a bad mood as he exited the nightclub. Right at that moment, he thought of how much she had loved money and how she signed the divorce papers without any hesitation. It was possible that she would work at these kinds of shady ces if she did not have his allowance anymore! As the thought came to mind, he felt as though he had swallowed a bug. He felt ufortable all over. Simultaneously, Alicia was holding a small bag, wearing a small red vest with a red cap. She was trying to attract customers by the roadside. "Hello, Sir. It''s such a beautiful night, wouldn''t you want to experience something special? Euphoria Inc''s Fifty Temptations will bring you heavenly pleasure for just fifty dors. You can buy yourself this for safety and at the same time, give your partner a surprise. Let your night be beautiful without worries! Come on, you can get one, just in case if you meet your match somewhere..." "... Euphoria Inc''s Fifty Temptations, giving you an experience of ice and fire, a different passion. Look at the temptation, feel the temptation. It allows you to dive into the movie world, and feel a type of mystery and stimtion you''ve never ever had!" Not before long, she had already sold three boxes. Alicia''s mood took a change for the better as she worked. "Thank you for your support, Sir! Good luck to you!" After collecting the money, she turned around. "You can buy it or get it for free. Fifty Temptations, get your free samples now! Share the best thing with the person you love most and let your passion burn into the night!" She had already sold over thirty boxes excluding those she gave out. She hollered while despising these men in her heart. As she was searching for more customers, a ck pair of shiny leather shoes came into view. Without looking up, she spoke instinctively. "Sir, do you know Fifty Shades of Grey? It''s a really famous movie! Euphoria Inc''s Fifty Temptations- " She finally looked up and was silent the next second. "Fred... Frederick?" That was what came into her mind that instant. Right then, she was holding a box of condoms in one hand and a fifty-dor note in the other. Chapter 195 Chapter 195 As their eyes met, Alicia''s heart still jolted in pain. She unconsciously tightened her grip on the box. Nevertheless, she did this for a mere couple of seconds before she looked away and turned around. "Sir, here''s your change and your stuff, here you go! Thanks for your support and may you good luck!" She did not forget to give her customer a new box and still wore her smile sweetly. Looking at her, Frederick was furious, rage vibrating through his being. She seemed to be having plenty of fun selling those goods, wasn''t she? Fifty Shades of Grey? She really learned fast! Alicia acted as though she had not seen anything and kept walking while unwrapping the box of condoms she had squeezed t moments ago. "Hello Sir, Euphoria Inc''s Fifty Temptations, you can buy it or get it for free. Six different sensations, the passion of ice and fire; would you like to have one?" A shadow came looming over her. She took one condom out and handed it over without looking. Then, she raised her head to a familiar face and her eyes widened. Chet? F*ck, what luck did she have? Chet had seen her unexpectedly. He noticed her wearing a small vest with the brand logo, then saw the box in her hands. Theer of his mouth twitched as he was speechless and bewildered. His gaze fell on the figure behind her; Frederick had such a gloomy expression that he would be one with the night sky. What was going on? Was this some kind of prank? Before he came to his senses, he heard an angry but soft voice, "How unlucky!" Retracting her hand, Alicia turned around and strode away. Chet felt his head spin as his jaw was still wide open. What was going on? He was the one who should feel unlucky! Alicia never thought she would have ran into Frederick here. The tiny bit of good mood that she had disappeared instantly. Walking further down the street, she started promoting again but she had lost all her drive. Until the end, she spent most of the time standing in a daze. Fortunately, her sales performance at the start was good. There were not many people working tonight, therefore she got the top seat. For the first time, she did not feel happy orforted as she held the money. Although it was just for about two hours and it was only 10 pm, the work had made her feel better. She then returned to her car. Starting the engine, she paused suddenly as she thought, "I wouldn''t be able to use this car after tomorrow! Even if I could, I can''t afford the maintenance!" In the future, it would not be as convenient anymore as she had to use public transport! Sighing faintly, she held back the sting in her eyes. "What are you sad about? He doesn''t even care about you! Don''t waste your tears! You can just start all over again!" She tapped her cheeks and cheered up. She had been thinking all the way home. She had to pack her belongings quickly and move out before she was evicted, otherwise, it would be awfully embarrassing. On the road, she was so muddled she did not even notice a familiar ck sedan trailing behind her. It stopped following and sped up only when she made the final turn into the street where their house was. Entering the house a few minutes earlier, Frederick headed to the bar. He wanted a few drinks to suppress his emotions. Alicia did not notice that the lights were on when she came in. She was frustrated that she had forgotten to buy a few shopping bags from the supermarket on the way home. Her luggage case could not contain all her belongings. This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. As she was in a bad mood, she made exaggerated movements while pouting. Holding her handbag close as if she was afraid of being robbed, she raised her leg and kicked both her shoes off. Frederick narrowed his eyes and watched her as she walked nkly to the stairway. Lifting her foot, she suddenly paused in her tracks. "Did I turn on the lights just now?" Turning around, she subconsciously looked at the light switches and a tall, dark figure came into view. She became wide awake at that moment. Her long eyshes fluttered and without thinking, she turned around and ran all the way to pick up her shoes before standing up straight and tidied herself. She then walked to the bar table slowly. Why did hee back? Why did he have toe back today? She was doomed! Stepping forward, she was still red in the face from embarrassment. She did not want to talk to Frederick but she had to say something. She lowered her head slightly and spoke weakly. "Can you give me two more days to move out? I have to pack a few things! I won''t take anything that belongs here!" Although she did not have many belongings, they were all necessities! He would not be so cruel as to chase her out immediately in the middle of the night, would he? It was better if she did not speak. As she spoke, Frederick felt like strangling her. He reached out and pulled her over. Turning around, he trapped her against the counter. "Where are you going? Are you so eager to escape from me, huh?" Alicia was still in confusion and lifted her eyes. Where else would she go? She could only go to her mother''s house! What was with his tone? She furrowed her brows and leaned back unconsciously. Tve signed the divorce agreement! Whenever you want to go to the Civil Affairs Bureau, just give me a call or a text, I''ll do my best to amodate your time!" As if she thought of something, she looked through her bag and fished out the car keys. Taking off the bear keychain, she then put the keys on the bar counter. "Oh, there''s still this!" In fact, all she wanted was for him to understand that she did not covet for any of his belongings. But, every action that drew the line between them had only made Frederick angrier. He spat out, "Am I that unworthy of you to even think about me? You can sell those stuff to men out on the streetste at night but you can''t even work on me? Alicia nchard, are you stupid?" With a wave of his hand, he pped away her bag. "Is there anything that you wouldn''t do for money?" She even dared to sell condoms; wasn''t she afraid that the men would have other thoughts about her? D*mn it, did she not only ignore him but wooed his assistant instead? Were her huge eyes just in decorations? Alicia had already felt wronged and angry but she was controlling her emotions and discussed with him in a friendly tone. She wanted for them to go their own ways peacefully and did not want to lose herposure in front of him. However, he was still acting so arrogantly although they were about to separate. She could not stand it anymore as her temper sparked. "What does my actions have to do with you? Why did you throw my stuff again?" She bent over to pick it up but Frederick caught her wrist. "None of my business, huh? As long as I don''t sign the papers, you, Alicia nchard, are still my wife. I would like to see who would dare to snatch you away from me." Jeremy Pitcher? He could finish him anytime! "Are you willing to do anything for money?" She was always fighting with him over that bit of money! Taking out a check, he pped it on the table. "Help me entertain a client and this one million dor would be yours!" Chapter 196 Chapter 196 Blinded by anger, Frederick bbered without thinking it through but as he looked at her, a thousand voices were pleading in his heart. Refuse, please refuse it! They looked at each other as anger shed across Alicia''s eyes, her fists clenched. She could not believe it. They had not separated yet but he was already saying things like this? He just said that she was his wife as long as he did not sign the papers. However, he actually asked this of her? What a disgusting man! Her heart was in pieces but the pain and anger faded instantly. They were reced by sadness and hopelessness. A life as husband and wife meant endless devotion! There was a time when they embraced each other passionately but at present... How cold-blooded he was! The rumors were true. He was a ruthless lunatic, falling out in an instance! She regretted that she had treated him so wholeheartedly in the past! She was feeling sad when she signed the divorce agreement but at this instant, she could not wait to get away! Did he ask her to entertain a client? Was he giving her away to someone else? She was a human being, not an object! He showed her once again how ruthless and shameless a man could treat a woman. The light in her eyes faded and she lost all reluctance to stay. She even felt that it was a waste for her to be angered over such a man. ncing at the check on the table, her voice was cold without emotion. She raised her hand and took it. "I''ll do it! Would you sign the divorce papers immediately?" In that instance, Frederick''s face fell, his fists clenching tightly as he held her waist. Divorce! She wanted to divorce! He really wished to strangle her alive! Shaking from his anger, he pushed her away. "You''ll have to wait!" With that, he strode to the door. The next second came the m of the door. The floorboard shook beneath her feet and she shuddered. "One million dors is a lot indeed!" She really wanted to tear the check apart. Despite that, she slowly ced it in her bag without words, despondency on her face. Her dignity meant nothing. All she needed was money now! Frederick''s face was icy cold as he stepped hard on the gas pedal. "She agreed to it! That stupid woman!" All she had to do was refuse and he would dly give her the money anyway! But, she actually agreed to it? Did she not have her principles? Her limits? She agreed to entertain a client? Did she know what it meant? D*mn it, was there something wrong with her brain? Was she willing to do anything for the sake of money? His thoughts were a mess the whole day. Nothing had seemed to go ording to his n. Stopping the car at the beach, he took out a box of cigarettes feeling frustrated. She signed the papers without any hesitation and had the mood to sell those kinds of products for extra money. She even agreed to his ridiculous offer. Every action was a big No in his heart. All this was nothing, he thought. Who said that he could not go on without her? He unerringly believed that if he signed the papers, that woman would run into another man''s arms immediately. She would no longer belong to him! The sudden realization made his thoughts churn and he unknowingly put out the cigarette in his hand. This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. It was clear that Danica was the one who cared about him; she would use her life to protect him. Since they were young, she was the only one who had showed up, took care of him, and cheered him up when he was cold and lonely. Wasn''t this his dream to marry a virtuous woman who had loved him more? Why did he mess up? Why did he change his mind at thest minute after working so hard toe to a decision? That''s right! He had gone back on his word! For the rest of the day, all Frederick could think of was this strong desire yelling in his head, "I don''t want to let her go. I don''t want to give her away! She''s mine!" He thought he was lost because he was not clear in the head. He stood at the beach the whole day, letting the cold wind blow on his face till midnight. After he had calmed down, there was only one, unchanging thought in his mind. When he returned to his car, he realized clearly that all his rationales could never win over his heart. What he wanted was... Alicia! He had never been so sure and certain before. Even Danica was no longer important, what more could he say? The image of her entering the house, kicking her shoes off in a daze, and frantically wearing them again appeared in his head. She was adorable. He could not help but let out a soft chuckle. "Gee..." He was astonished at himself. Happiness was so simple and easy all this time! As long as he could see her, he was happy no matter what she was doing! But, the next second, a word came to his mind ¡ª divorce! Annoyed, Frederick frowned, deep in his thoughts. That woman ddin''t know what''s good for her! So many women would die to have rtions with him and she wasn''t in the least bit hesitant to part with him? Up until this instant, there was nothing he wanted that he could not have! Moreover, she already belonged to him! All of a sudden, he missed the time when they first met. Frederick noticed that he had never forgotten even the tiniest detail of their moments together. Once he was sure of his feelings, he felt more rxed and relieved. Six years had changed many things and even though he did not want to admit them, he could not deny the truth! However, this woman was too out of hand. She was so bold that there was nothing she would not dare to do. She danced in a nightclub, sold condoms on the street, and wanted to entertain clients... He felt as if she should be taught a lesson. He closed his eyes and patted his drowsy head. How frustrating, he had to find her a client! He needed help from Trevor, he could look for a professional actor! She really knew how to create trouble. Why in the world did she agree to it? After receiving one million dors, Alicia''s family''s burden was gone. With the money, she could pay for one year of her father''s medical expenses. Their financial situation could turn over in the year and her father''s condition could also change for the better. She should be happy but she could not smile. That night, she packed all her belongings until midnight and was unable to sleep until the next morning. She felt like crying but no tears would fall. She had a trantion job the next day, therefore she woke up early and started tidying herself. She did not rest for the whole night, causing her face to be pale and puffy. She did a ten-minute intense workout before making a cup of coffee. She then took a bath, made herself presentable, and put on a bright shade of red lipstick before grabbing her earrings habitually. When she took out the piece of essory, her hands stopped. Her gaze went from the sparkle in the mirror to her hand. She felt her heart clench. The uneven butterfly earrings? She loved the pair of earrings very much. There was a time when she almost threw it away because of a misunderstanding! Because they were a gift from him; because there was a story behind it; because every time she looked at them, she felt the happiness of being pampered. She felt pangs of pain in her heart. They were the earrings that she had never taken off no matter how much they quarreled or ignored each other. But this time, Alicia put them back after caressing them. Chapter 197 Chapter 197 Frederick returned to normal from the brink of going mad ever since he became sure of his feelings. In the CEO office of Soaver International, he happily made a cup of coffee in the morning. Looking through his work schedule, his lips curled into a faint smile. Chet walked into the office with the morning newspaper and that was what he saw. He was so shocked that his eyes almost fell out of their sockets. He turned around and looked at the door. He was still in a surprised state. "Frederick, were you looking for me?" He thought that there was something behind him. Why did he feel the chills on his back in the morning? "Yes!" Frederick gestured for him to sit down before bringing over two cups of coffee. "Have you found the person I told you to find?" "The person?" Chet was confused for a moment but then he understood right away. He nodded. "Huh? Yes, I''ve contacted a film director and found a stranger. He had worked as a background actor for many years and has some skills. The details are still being discussed!" He just got the call yesterday, why was it so urgent? he wondered. His efficiency was really forced to reach his utmost potential! It was not easy being Master Clements'' personal assistant! "It''s best if you can get it done by this week! Look over this matter yourself, I don''t want any mistakes. Don''t end up hiring a pervert or someone who can''t even read, everything will be busted!" He did not want to shoot himself in the foot. His dear Ally was clever enough! "Got it! But Frederick, is this... necessary?" All this work was just to scare her? "You don''t know her, she''s full of tricks! She can get herself into anything! There were two times that I happened to see this. One time at a car exhibition, an upstart harassed her for half the day! Dangerous people are out there, if I don''t make her see and understand this, would I have to keep an eye on her every day?" What if anything that would go wrong? He had said it casually but thinking about it again, he felt that it had to be done. Otherwise, her looks were sufficiently attractive even when she had not meant to unt herself. She would not be so lucky every time to avoid those men who had other thoughts about her. "I see! I''ll get it finished as soon as possible! Oh right, the brands will being over this week to look at the Global Garden project, this is the name list..." "Alright, wee them all! They shall stay at Hiddleson Hotel." Comparing the documents, the two of them moved on to another agenda while drinking coffee. On the other hand, Alicia was anxious ever since she signed the divorce agreement and took the one million dors. She had packed her belongings but did not know whether to move out. She felt uneasy at work and frustrated when she left. Two dayster, she was on her workputer at thepany, sighing. What did Frederick mean? He gave her a death sentence but he left her to wait, dragging out the torture on her? Why was there no news from him? Just as she was glum, her phone lit up and rang. She looked and saw that the call was from Clearview Hospital. Her heart dropped. Was it good news or was it another prank from a certain someone? She still answered the call anyway, "Hello, this is Alicia nchard!" "Miss nchard..." She hung up at the familiar male voice immediately. It was him again! Bah! D*mn you, Marshall rk! After a while, the phone rang again but she rejected the call. Soon, her phone lit up again. It was from the same number. She took the call and ranted, "You quack! What''s wrong with you? Are you done with this? I sure as h*ll don''t have the time to y!" She was going to hang up when she heard two words, "It''s serious!" That instantly made her pause her action. She was silent for two seconds before asking in hesitation, "What is it? Do you want to trick me into making a trip for nothing again?" "I''m really sorry about what happened thest time, I went too far! I didn''t know..." Marshall trailed off as he thought, he did not know about her situation! He paused before continuing, "The thing is, I''m sorry. I hope you will ept my most sincere apologies!" She could hear his voice, true with intent. She was not a petty person, hence she replied, "I went too far too as I was really mad. Let''s call it even!"N?velDrama.Org is the owner. "Good! This time, I''m calling you to talk about your father''s condition!" "What''s wrong with my dad?" She bolted up in worry. "Don''t worry, everything''s normal! It''s just that I have a new discovery regarding his treatment n. Could youe over when you have time? We can discuss this together. It may help with your father''s recovery, it''s hard to exin over the phone..." "Alright, I understand. I''lle over after work today if it''s okay?" After confirming the time and putting down the phone, she finally felt as if she came back to reality. After getting off work, she went straight to the hospital. In his office, Marshall showed her a few X-rays. "Miss nchard, this is the image of his spine. If you look closely at the magnified part, you can see a ck mass. I have been researching your father''s records these few days and have also discussed it with other doctors! I suspect the reason your father''s still in aa and is paralyzed in his lower body has to do with this pressure in his spine other than the blood clot in his brain... Take a look here. After a few treatments, his brain activity has evidently increased and he has some reflective actions but his body just can''t move. This proves that his consciousness cannot be projected to parts of his body. To put it simply, it''s like a machine and its switch with a broken circuit in the middle!" He showed her a few more images while exining with gestures. Although Alicia could not really make sense of them, she understood what he said. "In that case, you mean..." "We should go for spine surgery. This shadowed area is covered and we can''t be sure what''s causing it but no matter what, this mass is pressing against the nerves. We aren''t sure whether it''ll continue to grow, hence we''ll have to take it out. If it''s a tumor, it''ll be alright if it''s benign. But, his life would be in danger if it''s malignant! We discussed this situation a few times and feel that this operation is necessary! However, even if the surgery is a sess, we can''t be sure that your father will wake up immediately. Of course, based on the current situation, the surgery doesn''t have to be done right away. We can also wait for the patient to gain consciousness. My advice is to not wait that long, the sooner the better! The fees for this aren''t a small amount, thus I called you over to discuss. You should have an idea and make preparations!" "Is the operation dangerous? How much does it cost?" "There is surely a risk but it''s not that high. We have a sixty percent chance of sess! I''ll help you save up on the surgery fees as much as I can. Taking into calction the tests we need to run before the surgery and the medicine for recovery after the surgery, you need about another additional five hundred thousand dors!" At first, Alicia had felt ufortable receiving the one million dors. She never thought that it would be put to use this quickly. Sure enough, the gap of money would always get bigger! Suddenly, she felt as if this was destined instead! Chapter 198 Chapter 198 The heavens would not give her the chance to regret! "You''re the doctor, I trust your expertise! If the surgery will make my father get better, I''ll discuss it with my mother. Money is not a problem but I hope my father''s safety and lowering the riskse first. I don''t want to lose him..." Alicia pleaded with red eyes. Her father was headstrong and had doted on her like a princess. He ended up like this because of her. She could not let her father pass away no matter the cost. "I understand! I''ll do my best!" Afraid that she would misunderstand, Marshall''s attitude took aplete change. His speech and actions were serious and professional. He could not help but pity her and eventually handed over a tissue. "Thank you!" When she walked out of the hospital, she was still feeling a little down. She had taken the money just to see how coldblooded and ruthless Frederick could have treated her. It would be best if she took the opportunity to end everything and get the divorce agreement. Who knew, there was no more turning back for her, regardless of her intentions! No matter what, she had to keep the money. She just had to apany some clients; she could surely think of a n to get away! The money was already hers anyway! She started making some small preparations for hering ''death sentence''. If she had pulled this through, he would sign the divorce agreement. This was better than dragging it on and on. Days had felt like years and she could not stand it! Lost in her thoughts, her phone suddenly rang. Her heart pained again as she looked at it. She quickly answered the call and broke into a smile. "Grandma-" "Ally! What have you been up to? Why didn''t youe over during the weekend? Our rtives gave me so many things and I''ve kept them for you! They''re almost a box full! You cane and choose when you''re free! There are also a few colorful purses, they''ve told me that these fit young girls the best. They''re new designs and very pretty, you can choose first before calling Hallie and Caroline over!" As Alicia listened to Mrs. Clements, she felt bitter in her heart. Since she quarreled with Frederick, she had been in a bad mood. She called her once before but did not pay a visit. After that, Mrs. Clements had called again and she politely declined to meet her. She did not think that she would call her once more just after a few days. She could feel that Mrs. Clements truly cared for her but she was about to get a divorce. Given her situation, she would be questioned and despised by others if she visited her in the future! She did not want to y up to people of power and involve her family in trouble again. Hence, she had only been making phone calls recently. She did not go for a visit. "I have been keeping them for you just in case they take them away when theye over! Ahem..." "Grandma, is your throat still sore? I made some honey lemon preserve but I''m a little busy these days and I can''t meet you. I''ll send it over to you, make sure to drink it with warm water! I''ll go seeN?velDrama.Org is the owner. you when I''m free and collect my gifts by then!" Alicia was ufortable lying to her. However, as she thought to herself that maybe, someone would rece her very soon, she bit back her reluctance. "Grandma, you should take care of yourself. Don''t stay upte at night, rest early!" "Alright, alright! Ally, if you have time,e over to my house to bake cookies! It doesn''t have to be a weekend, you cane in the evening too! I''ve been free recently!" "Okay!" After chatting with Mrs. Clements for a while, Alicia felt more depressed after she hung up. Over the years, there were fewer rtives who had kept in touch, not to mention having someone who would dote on her so much. She was unwilling to part with Mrs. Clements! Sniffing, she packed the honey lemon preserve and called the courier service. It was another busy day. After a meeting, Frederick went through his phone when he noticed that it was already Thursday. The weekend wasing soon, would it be that he still could not go home again this week? He was unhappy! In the elevator, he changed his destination and went straight to Chet''s office. Chet had just returned to his office after finishing his business outside. He was getting a report from the secretary. "Are the clients at Hiddleson Hotel settled? The thirty- first- floor guests are very important investors! Was everything alright?" "They''ve all checked-in! There are no problems!" "Okay!" Sealing the documents on hand, he suddenly remembered something. "Oh, by the way, Mr. Andrews of Pacific Group is with a friend this time. He''ll also be staying on the thirty-first floor. I booked room 3118 for him. He''s a famous, lucky upstart who doesn''t know anything except investing ording to trends! He''s a very good target to invite as an investor though. Make arrangements to treat him politely and don''t take his words to heart!" "Okay! I''ll keep it in mind!" The secretary was very professional and wrote all the points down. "Also, I arranged for an escort to apany him. I heard that he likes this stuff! You make the call later, it''s best if she can go over today! Since there''s plenty of time, we can handle any unprecedented happenings!" Chet''s orders were very clear, they had to secure the upstart. Nodding, the secretary also wrote this down. Just as they were talking, the door opened and Frederick walked in. "Mr. Clements." The secretary was so surprised that her voice tensed up. She did not expect him to come over. Rising to his feet, Chet was also taken by surprise. He waved his hand. "You can go first!" He watched the secretary leave before tidying his messy desk full of documents. He then approached Frederick. "What''s the matter? Is it urgent? Would you like coffee or tea?" He could not wait to call and came in person! Did he want to scare everyone in his office? Chet wondered. "There''s no need! I was in a meeting and your office was nearby. What about the actor I asked you to look for?" Hitting his forehead, Chet remembered. "I''ve already made all the arrangements. I''ve been so busy I have forgotten to tell you! He''s rough- looking but quite knowledgeable; I''ve met him! His face is born fierce so he takes up roles like perverts, robbers, or murderers. He looks intimidating but is an honest man who even speaks quite slowly! I''ve asked around, he''s apassionate person. He would go around working as an extra just to earn more money because his wife isn''t well. They are a loving couple! I think he''s a fit for the job!" Turning around, he poured two sses of water. "I''ve contacted him and gave him some information. I also told a film director to guide him on what he should do, a ten-minute act would be no problem! Wouldn''t we be going too? He would be on standby and coordinate with our time if we give him ten times the wages! When would you like it to be?" "Let''s make it tomorrow night!" Chapter 199 Chapter 199 Frederick replied almost immediately, but he was making calctions in his mind. It was Friday the next day and he had a lot to do in the morning. This evening would be perfect! Alicia might be more gentle once she had her fair share of the scare. All in time for him to enjoy his pleasant weekend! He was bubbling with joy as he thought of finally returning to his home! She would be adorable when she was afraid, no longer pulling long faces at him when he returned! Getting up, he wrote a number on an A4 paper and wrote ''nchard'' on the back. "Take care of this personally! I trust I don''t need to teach you how to do it!" "Of course!" "Go to Hiddleson Hotel Room 308 and check the room beforehand. Monitor everything once she enters, and inform me instantly. There must be not one mistake!" "Don''t worry!" Taking over the paper, Chet put it aside and said, "Right, Mr. Andrews from Pacific Group brought an upstart..." He then reported the news of the nouveau riche to Frederick. "What do you think? I think this kind of person who only wants money but doesn''t ask anything suits our investment the best! We can y the game with our rules! I just don''t know how a person like that became rich! Even Mr. Andrews from Pacific Group treats him politely!" "That''s where you''re wrong. An honest man reaps more than others! The theory that you lose big things for little interests works in the opposite too! If I kept thinking of how to cut down on your sry, would you still be willing to work for me? He doesn''t care about anything and he may receive less than promised, but he wouldn''t incur a loss! Adding it up, it would still be more than putting it in a fixed deposit! Sometimes, smart people make bad decisions. I''ve always believed that luck is umted and not born with! You can take a look anywhere, blessed and happy people are usually those who are generous, stingy people will usually get poorer!¡± "Frederick, then you must be a special case!" Was there anyone who was more urate than Frederick in predicting? He was good at calcting and foresaw the way before he made a move on many things. Speaking, Chet snuck a nce at him. He had greater achievements one after another every year! "Well, I guess you don''t want your year-end bonus anymore!" Was Chet implying that he was stingy? Putting down his ss, Frederick stood up. There were some matters that he could close an eye to. But, for others, he would return an eye for an eye. Following him, Chet chuckled. "Please don''t. I was saying that you''re amazing!" "Do what I''ve instructed and you can handle the rest!" Between words, Frederick had already walked away. At this time, the office phone rang and Chet was hectic at work. After handling the emails, he received a phone call from the escort agency. They had sent a series of photos of women for him to choose from. He had no mood to read the descriptions. He was guessing the upstart''s taste in women and he figured that a pretty face with a voluptuous body would suit best. He swiftly picked an escort with an attractive face and a good body, writing down her contact details on a piece of paper. He replied to the agency and confirmed the details. "Okay, that''s all, my secretary will wire you the moneyter! We''ll contact Miss No. 6 for the specifics!" Hanging up, Chet continued busying. As he was finishing up, he remembered he was to meet a client, therefore he grabbed his bag and left the office hurriedly. Content is property of N?velDrama.Org. Walking out of the room, he remembered the escort. He turned back and stopped by the secretary''s office. "Contact the phone number on my desk and call the escort over tonight! Take note of the client''s reactions and ask her to observe his mood. It''ll be good if she can stay a few more days. If she can''t, quickly make a decision to change the person or withdraw. Don''t mess things up." "Okay! I''ll contact her right away!" Looking at his watch, he rushed off. The secretary entered his office but she only saw the A4 paper with a single phone number. She then took it out of the room. Alicia was busy with her work in her office when an unknown phone call came in. Before she spoke, the caller had introduced herself, "Miss nchard? I''m Sophia Lanes, a secretary from Soaver International." Finally, the time came! In that instant, Alicia''s heart sank and shattered into pieces. Nevertheless, she answered, "Yes!" "Miss nchard, it''s tonight at nine, Room 3118 of Hiddleson Hotel. The client you''re escorting is Mr. Wilson Miller. He owns some mines and is involved in the logistics business. He''s quite open- minded and doesn''t care for details. He''s a very important client to us, thus please give your full cooperation and try to not make him angry. If there''s anything that bothers you or makes you ufortable, please try to endure it. You can contact me anytime." Her heart grew cold as the secretary exined everything in detail. Did he really want her to escort a client? What type of pervert did he get her? That man might treat her with violence and hurt, and yet Frederick wanted her to endure this time? What a disgusting man! She just deserved one million dors? He said that all she could see was money but he was the one drowning in it! She had really meant nothing to him! Despite that, he was the most special man to her... Her hands grabbed the phone tightly, her knuckles cracking. When she came to her senses, the call had ended. That day, she sat nkly in the office after work until seven in the evening. The man she had been passionately in love with for three years had abandoned her on their wedding day. The one and the only real man she had in her life treated her as a ything and was offering her to other men after he was finished with her... Her feelings, body, sacrifices, and her life... All of these were worthless to men! Tears fell as she got up but she held her chin up high. Men were nothing! From now on, all of you were not worth my tears! Alicia eximed inwardly. Wiping her tears away, she took her bag and headed out. The next day, Frederick was discussing benefit uses with other business owners in the meeting room at Soaver International. The door suddenly opened; Chet walked in anxiously and whispered in his ear. "Frederick, something has happened to Miss nchard. She was detained!" "What the hell?" Frederick stood up immediately and asked, "When did it happen?" "Last night!" Turning around, he walked straight toward the door. The representatives behind him also stood up. "President Clements¡ª" "I have some family affairs to take care of, well continue when I''m back!" With this, he did not stop and Chet hurried after him. Chet threw a signaling look at Frederick''s secretary. Once he left, Frederick took out his phone. "What''s going on? Why do we only know about this now when it happenedst night? Where is she? Has she been bailed out?" Did she spend the night at the police station? How scared would she have been! "They said that she stabbed and wounded someone. She was arrested immediately..." Chapter 200 Chapter 200 "The police won''t handle such matters at night and that man is still in surgery. They also don''t know whether the assaulter was Miss nchard, therefore nobody reported it! I asked over the phone just now and they said she had intentionally wounded the other party. She can''t be bailed for now!" Looking back at Chet, Frederick had shock written all over his face. "Where did it happen? Who was it? Is that person dead? Call Noah now! I don''t care what methods you use, get her out of there now!" "Thewyers have already gone over..." With this, Chet shook his head, implying that it did not work. If he could have bailed her out, would he have to trouble Frederick? "The one who was injured... was the person I mentioned yesterday... the upstart! It was at Hiddleson Hotel! "Why would she go to Hiddleson Hotel for no reason? Why aren''t you speaking up? Why are you stuttering? Frederick suddenly realized something. "Don''t tell me that you called her there? Wasn''t it supposed to be today?" Instantly, Chet''s head drooped so low that it was almost hitting the ground. "Frederick, I''m so sorry, it''s all because of my negligence! I was so busy yesterday that I didn''t notice; I was supposed to arrange for a woman to go over but the secretary picked up the wrong number. She had taken Miss nchard''s number and¡ª" In that instance, Frederick''s face darkened. He swung his arms and punched Chet. He was furious. "How do you do things? Did you make a mistake on this matter? I''ll hold you ountable if anything happens to her!" ''Tm really sorry!" "What are you waiting for? Get in the car!" Frederick grabbed his phone and called Carson. "Check if there was anyone sent to the hospitalst night for a stab wound. How''s the situation... It''s a Miller, he was sent from Hiddleson Hotel! Quick!" Looking through his phone, Frederick asked Chet, "Do you know the situation regarding that upstart?" "I''ve sent people to investigate, his details will be sent over immediately!" "If we can''t bail her out, find some way to make him drop the charges! Even if he dies, it must be selfdefense; she must be not guilty!" As Frederick spoke, Chet''s email notification rang. He gave Frederick his phone immediately. In no time, Frederick gave Willy a call. "I need your help!" When they arrived at the police station, Noah was already waiting there! After understanding the situation, Frederick said, "It''s okay if I can''t take her away now but I have to see her! I''ll be with her until I can take her home!" "I understand, I''ll go make some arrangements!" Turning around, he nced at Chet coldly. "Use all connections we have to pressure them! I want to bring her home as soon as possible!" "Understood!" Chet then took out his phone and walked toward a tree outside. Soon, Frederick and Noah followed a staff member to the detention room. Noah exined the situation in a low voice as they walked. "I heard that it was about ten o''clockst night. A woman called the police and she was arrested. They detained her following the standard procedure because they don''t process cases like this at night. Currently, the hospital hasn''t given any news yet and that person should still be in surgery, hence there are no charges yet. She can''t be bailed because the situation was bad... She stabbed the man''s genitals and I heard that it was done quite ruthlessly too. Blood was everywhere..." Frederick did not care about what happened to the man. "Is she alright?" "All I know was that a woman with disheveled hair was taken away holding a blood- stained knife. I don''t know the details!" Disheveled hair? Pursing his lips, Frederick clenched his fists unconsciously. He could figure that she did all because she didn''t want to be assaulted! His heart sank and he regretted his decision to the depths of hell. Right at this moment, a familiar scream from a woman was heard. "Ah-" Alicia?This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. There was a half-opened iron door and he dashed in. Looking up, he saw a bed in the corner. Alicia was there; her clothes torn and she had blood all over her. She was pushed against the wall, her hair disheveled. On top of her was a man in casual clothing. He was pressing against her elbow, a belt in his hands, his pants halfway down, revealing his underwear. They were entangled and the sight was a mess. Frederick kicked the man off the bed. He turned around and struck him again before stepping on his groin. He raised his arms and the man was met with two punches; one had him coughing blood as a tooth fell out. "How dare you touch my woman? You''re courting death!" Noah and the staff member were startled by the scene. They quickly pulled the two of them apart. "Frederick, calm down!" "Thomas Leonard, what the hell are you doing? Are you drunk?" the staff member yelled. The man crouched, a hand holding his pants and another covering his face. He groaned, "D*mn what a sl*t! I just touched her hand and she bit me! You''re out selling your body anyway and it''s not like I''m not paying! What are you pretending for?" As the man rambled on, a storm was going on in Frederick''s eyes. "Say one more word, do you believe that I''ll kill you now?" He turned around and wanted to strike the man again but Noah held him back. "Frederick-" Chet had rushed in and instantly paled from the shock. Frederick''s eyes were burning red; Chet was afraid that he would make matters worse, hence he blocked Frederick''s view with his body. "Frederick, take care of Miss nchard first!" The words sshed on Frederick like cold water. He turned around and saw Alicia curled up in a corner, huddled like a poor, tiny animal. Her hair was a mess and there were cuts all over her clothes, exposing her fair skin with bleeding wounds. Her stockings were torn and she was not even wearing shoes, her feet shivering. She wrapped her arms around her knees protectively. Her half- covered face was full of dirt and there were scratches all over her arms, blood all over her. She looked absolutely terrible; no one could bear looking at those wounds. Words could not describe his feelings at that moment. What did she go through? How did things turn out like this? He swallowed his saliva, feeling a lump in his throat. Taking off his jacket, he slowly stepped forward. "Ally-¡± His hand reached closer as a fierce re was directed at him with a hissing sound like a hurt animal. At that moment, he was stupefied by her gaze; it was a raw and violent one. Her eyes were striking red with a determination of dragging her perpetrators down even if she were to die. He froze in ce immediately! The next second after he paused, as though her strength had left her, Alicia buried her face between her arms. Hugging her knees, she scooted further against the corner. The way she resisted and tried to protect herself was as though she wanted to turn into a ball, squeeze into a crack in the wall and hide there. The three men could not help but tear up. Slowing down his movements, Frederick spoke as gently as he could, "Don''t be scared! Ally, I won''t hurt you! Look, I am Frederick! I just wanted to put this jacket on you, don''t be afraid..." Slowly, he approached her little by little and ced his jacket over her trembling body. Wrapping it around her petite body, feeling her light breath and warmth, he held her tight in his embrace. "There there! I won''t let anyone hurt you ever again..." Chapter 201 Chapter 201 Frederick was shocked beyond belief; he felt as if his heart had been dug out of his body. For a long time, he kneeled on the bed, hugging her in his arms. The two of them were like statues, not moving at all. At the same time, a ward at the hospital was filled with screams and yells. "How is this possible? Doctor, you have to save me! I''m very rich! I''m begging you! Even if I lose my fertility, I can''t lose my manhood!" "Doctor, would my husband be unable to do it for the rest of his life? Then, what should I do? Is the injury that serious? Wasn''t it just a minor surgery? Why can''t it be treated?" "That b*tch, it''s all that b*tch''s fault!" With one hand gesturing, the doctor wrote the diagnosis with the other while talking. "Please calm down, your actions are not beneficial for the recovery! The patient just went through surgeryst night and can''t be too agitated! If the wound gets infected and opens up, we may need to amputate the part!" With that, the two of them stopped talking. "The wound is too deep and the internal parts arepletely crushed. It''s very lucky that he is still alive! For now, both of you should ept the current situation and receive treatment. Who knows, a miracle may happen when the wound has fully recovered!1'' After exining, the doctor left the ward, leaving the two of them to quarrel. "I''ve told you not to mess around. Are you happy now? Serves you right! Let''s see if you would dare to be like this again!" "Are you f*cking finished? It''s all that sl*t''s fault! She came to me herself and still acted like a prude? How dare she struck me so hard! If I die, I''ll bring her down with me! If I can''t murder her, I''ll hire someone to maim her! Argh..." "What are you acting so strong for? If you didn''t mess around, why would you be in this situation?" "Why do you always side with outsiders? Whose side are you on? Go and investigate that woman for me now!" This was what Willy heard as he came close. As he gestured, two men in ck suits entered the ward. "Mr. Miller? We''re in charge of investigating the assault at Hiddleson Hotelst night, these are our staff IDs! May I ask if you were with this prettydyst night and were you wounded by her?" The two men gestured at the picture. One of them asked questions while the other took out a recording device. "That''s her! I could recognize this b*tch anywhere. I''ll never get her face wrong! Ugh, Officers, I''m now mildly disabled. Could I sue her, requestpensation, and send her to jail? I want her to be locked up for the rest of her life!" One of the men in ck suit nced at him and asked in a stern tone, "Are you sure it was her?" "I could never get her wrong! I''ve never seen such a beautiful woman in my life! She''s a f*cking vixen, this sl*t has made me be like this! She ruined me!" If he was not smitten by her, why would he be in this situation? Wilson Miller grabbed the nket in agitation and started crying in regret. After exchanging gazes, the man in charge of the interrogation spoke again. "I may not have made myself clear. We''re from the Narcotics Division, your case of assault is considered a criminal case and is not under our jurisdiction! We may have colleaguesing over later and you can tell them in detail. This woman is a drug dealer that we''ve been following. Yesterday, we lost her on the thirty-first floor, and we also lost a hundred grams of drugs. We suspect that she had a trade and she was to meet with her partners. Now we''re investigating for any suspects. Are you sure she was the one who hurt you? Does this mean that she was with you for the entire ofst night?" Drugs? One hundred grams? When Wilson heard this, he was immediately dumbfounded. N?velDrama.Org is the owner. She brought a bag the previous night but he did not notice what was inside it. Fifty grams could already incur a death sentence! If he said that it was her, wouldn''t he be a suspect? For a long time, he remained quiet, hesitating. At this time, one of the men''s phone rang. He checked the iing text message and said, "Boss, they''ve found the bag but the stuff is missing! We can''t confirm which room it was and they''re asking whether we need to check every room! I''ve heard that all the people staying on the thirty-first floor are influential people. Many of them are high-profile people and we can''t search them without solid evidence!" As the two of them were hesitating, another man walked in and showed his staff ID. This time around, it was a police officer from the Criminal Division, with simr questions. "Sir, I heard that you were stabbed by a womanst night. Could you describe her appearance? Is it this woman?" Wilson looked at the officer and waved his hands quickly. "No, no! The woman who hurt me was much thicker! She was plump and had a square face! She wasrger in size! It wasn''t her, it wasn''t her-" "Do you mean it didn''t have anything to do with Miss Alicia nchard? But, we''ve already filed a case and are prepared to prosecute her. Do you want to withdraw the charges? If that''s the case, we need you to sign this authorization letter!" The two groups of police were standing at separate spots. As the Criminal Division officer was speaking to Wilson, the officers from the Narcotics Division stood at a distance, discussing their own affairs. Once Wilson saw that the two officers were not looking, he hurriedly signed the papers in fear of involving himself in some serious trouble. Soon, all of them were sent away atst. He wiped the cold sweat off his forehead. Was that woman a drug dealer? D*mn it! No wonder she was so ruthless! At this moment, he did not dare say anything even if he had any other thoughts. Everyone knew that the people involved with drug dealings did not care much for their lives and would not be afraid to do anything. Wouldn''t it be easy for them to get rid of him? Although he wasn''t really a man anymore and some parts of him could not function, at least he was still alive! Outside the door, Willy nodded as he looked at the Power of Attorney obtained by the men. "Yes, very good. You guys can go now!" The group disappeared down the aisle and Willy took out his phone. An hourter, moans and pants could be heard from the ward. Very quickly, there was pandemonium in the room and Wilson''s wound opened up again... Chet soon received a message. "Frederick, thewsuit was withdrawn!" At the same time, Noah said, "I''ll handle the bailing procedures!" Caressing Alicia''s hair with his warm hands, Frederick hugged her close to him. "Everything''s fine now, let''s go home..." He gave a look and Chet grabbed the pair of shoes on the floor, handing it over to him. Bending down, he slowly helped her into her shoes before lifting her up in his arms. Before he stepped out of the space, his deathly gaze swept over the drunk man and Chet beside him, who was hanging his head low. It was as if Frederick was engulfed in ayer of ice. Chet did not dare to trail closely behind him. Reaching the car, he opened the door and Frederick finally looked at him in the eye. "I want to know every detail of what happenedst night! Get rid of that person! If another mistake happens, I''ll get rid of you!" Chet could sense the ruthlessness in him, an anger that would destroy everything. He couldn''t help drawing in a lungful of cold air. "Yes!" Chapter 202 Chapter 202 Frederick stepped hard on the gas pedal all the way back to Landrum Garden. He put Alicia on the bed before turning around. He took out the first aid kid and soaked a towel in warm water. When he returned to the bed, she was in the same posture as in the detention room. Her arms were wrapped around herself, curled up like a hedgehog. When he brushed away her hair, a pair of bloodshot eyes red at him. This was the first time he felt such fierceness on a woman. It was like a sharp sword, ruthlessness seeping from her bones. His heart shuddered and his hand stopped mid-air. "Don''t be afraid, I just... wanted to wipe your face!" With that, his movements grew slower in fear of scaring her. He moved closer, slowly and tentatively, and gently wiped her dirty face. What he saw after was a swollen face with bruises by her lips. At that moment, his hand behind her head clenched into a fist, the veins protruding. As he helped tob her hair, he realized that she had been in this position ever since he saw her. She was either silently curled up with her eyes staring into space or fiercely ring like just a while ago. He felt that something was wrong with her. Slowly, he touched her cheek. "Ally, look at me, do you recognize me? Would you talk to me, please?" As soon as he spoke, she shook her head away from his grip and went back to curling up, her eyes dazed. Not knowing what she was thinking about, he saw her holding her knees even tighter. His jacket was almost covering her entire body! She wasn''t scared silly, was she? Anxiety suddenly poured into his heart. Before he said anything, he saw her foot from the corner of his eye. The stockings were torn, still clinging onto her. He turned around to get a change of clothes and brought the first aid kit with him. However, as he touched the jacket, she red at him fiercely again, her pursed lips making deep hissing noises. At the same time, her hands also clutched the jacket tightly. Only then did he feel there was something really wrong with her. As long as he did not go near her, she would be quiet as if she was not even there. But, whenever he went closer, no matter what he did, her reaction would be like a hurt animal that saw its enemy. She was tensed and ready to fight in an instant. The look in her eyes was unfocused but her reaction was as if some kind of reflex! Could it be that she wasn''t scared? Was it because she had experienced too many incidents like this? Was it a protective instinct? Frederick was taken aback by the sudden realization. That''s right. If an ordinary woman was in a situation like this, wouldn''t she have already been crying her eyes out? Why was Alicia so calm? That shocking situation even scared him but why was she... Sitting down, he held her tightly in his arms. "Ally?" Stroking her hair, he did not try to pull the jacket away from her this time. Instead, he spoke slowly, trying to bring her back from her daze. "We''re home! Your clothes are dirty and need to be changed... Don''t be afraid! I''ll change it for you and clean up the wound, okay? I''ll be gentle and won''t hurt you..." Every time he said something, he observed her reaction and felt her out. Eventually, he slowly removed the jacket from her, helped her take off her, clothes and put on her pajamas. Looking at her pale skin, he found them to be full of bruises. Some wounds seemed to be caused by whipping with a belt. There were bloody wounds, the red almost drying up. He remembered the man on top of her when he reached the detention room. That man had a belt in his hands. Arge storm instantly built up in Frederick''s dark eyes. That beast! Moving cautiously, Frederick was fuming and on the verge of exploding with rage. After dampening the towel, he took up her arm and slowly wiped the blood away while applying medication to the wounds. He put some bandages on therger wounds, worrying that they would hurt at any friction. Since he started, other than asional groans, she neverined about the pain or let any tears fall. He got up after helping her clean up. He was about to get a change of towel when he heard a faint voice behind him. "Give it to me!" "What?" He sat on the bed in excitement. "Ally?" Slowly raising her eyes, Alicia spoke very seriously, "The divorce agreement! Give it to me!" He never thought that this would be what she said when she finally opened her mouth. He was in glee but his heart had also clenched. Unknowingly, he pursed his lips tightly. The next second, her voice raised higher. "The divorce agreement! Give it to me! I want a divorce! Divorce! Give it to me!" Grabbing onto his shirt, Alicia went hysterical. He really let her escort a client and he was even an awful pervert who could notprehend humannguage! The pain in her body helped her regain consciousness but she was so agitated that she could not control herself. "Frederick Clements, you''re a b*stard! A beast! An animal! A pervert! Even if you hate me and don''t treat me as a human, at least we were together before. Didn''t I help you take care of your grandma? I might have done nothing good for you but didn''t I give my best efforts? You disregarded our rtionship and let me be trampled all over by an ugly b*stard? Ha, you''re really vicious, you''re coldblooded! I hate you! I hate you to death! Aren''t you a clean freak? Don''t you find me filthy? The divorce agreement, give me the divorce agreement!" Pulling at him, Alicia was like a wild cat having a fit, scratching and hitting him. It seemed as though the weak thread holding her together had snapped, and she was shaking and crying. "Give it to me¡ª" For a long time, she did not get any reaction or reply from him. She was angry and anxious but she could not do anything to his unmoving figure. Not before long, she sat limply on the bed, her energy depleted. Tears were all over her face. Content is property of N?velDrama.Org. Frederick pulled her into his arms. "I''m sorry!" This time, it was his fault! "I don''t want an apology, what''s the use of an apology? I hate these words the most! I want the divorce agreement!" Tugging at his clothes, she became riled up again. The pain on her body had not meant anything to her. However, everything that happened the night before was like a scar deep down in her heart. She faced every moment with bravado and a dying determination; she almost thought that it was all over for her! This was not the first time she had been in a situation like this. They were the deepest, darkest nightmares hidden at the bottom of her heart. Every single time she encountered this was like a walk through hell for her! She did not think that this would happen again after three years... Chapter 203 Chapter 203 Coming back to her senses, Alicia felt as if she was falling apart. Women were always weaker in such situations. When his father''s business went bankrupt, she would even be harassed at job interviews. As she did odd jobs, a few of them ended in her forfeiting the wages or escaping in tears after only half a month. At that time, she still acted like a spoiled child. She would return their actions with a p so that she did not suffer as much! In the end, she always ended up working for free. When she was at her wit''s end, she danced at a nightclub but she would also meet unreasonable customers who would try to molest her. There was even once that she smashed a bottle to hurt herself, causing herself to bleed. The customer got scared and ran away. If she hadn''t done so, the most probable oue was that she would have been defiled! From that time on, she realized that the strong preyed on the weak. If she did not want to be the victim, she had to be ruthless. She never begged for mercy when she was met with these situations! For this reason, she was often fired by nightclubs until she met Manager Gerson. He was a righteous man and she helped him once by coincidence. At that time, she saw a man picking his pocket and shouted to alert him. Since then, he has taken care of her whenever they meet again. It was also him who taught her many things. He told her to learn from the waitresses and customers at the nightclub. Fighting back would only lead to losses on both parties; the best way was to look after herself. These years, she had seen many kinds of people and met many obstacles but in the end, she learned many things and had changed a lot. Currently, Alicia was still grateful. At the very least, she could support herself at present. When she had problems, she would not beg others for help and wait to be finished! She would not just think of crying! Tears were the most useless thing in this world! She and her family actually left Bayton City for another reason. She had assaulted someone there previously! That time, it was her employer. He used work as an excuse and tried to take advantage of her in the office. She had worked in thepany for three months; it was her longest term. Yet, she never thought that... Content is property of N?velDrama.Org. Her clothes were torn and she screamed her lungs out but no one came to help her. If she did not grab a pen nearby and stabbed him in the throat, she would have been ruined by the fat, wrinkled old man. It was funny to think that back then, she tried her best to protect herself for Jeremy! The man bled profusely and was sent to the hospital. He almost kicked the bucket and she was taken away by the police. She was detained for three days and did not even dare to sleep at night. Her mother ran all over for help; she was so worried and stressed that her hair grayed. Alicia was really lucky at that time. When their whole family was in despair and saw no future for them, her mother met a friend who just came back from overseas for a visit. Coincidentally, the friend''s son was a famouswyer and he defended her without charging them. Her case was determined as an assault out of selfdefense and she was acquitted. Despite that, the matter caused an uproar and was all over the news headlines. Everyone went around saying that Alicia brought bad luck. She brought bad luck to her family, hurt her employer, brought litigation to thepany... To sum it up, no one cared about the truth and branded her. She could not find a job. No one would even hire her for odd jobs anymore. At that time, her own grandmother was still alive and some rtives would treat them better on behalf of her grandmother. When her grandmother passed away, everything changed. The rtives who woulde over every now and then med her for everything. They would not even let them attend her funeral. She spent what was the bleakest and darkest days of her life with her mother before finally deciding to leave all the sadness behind and move to Casterwich City. Although she felt unlucky sometimes, some good things would pop up eventually whenever she was in despair. She would always meet some kind-hearted souls who would give her the courage to go on. Their situation only changed one year after they moved to Casterwich City. Alicia did not think that she would meet an awful man like him... She originally agreed to get married to him and keep up the image of the marriage to keep her mother from worrying. She did not know when she started getting serious about this. Who knew that he would give her such a deadly blow even after she managed to endure it until this day! Suddenly, Alicia really felt like she was really unlucky! Just as life was getting better, something bad woulde up, putting her back to where she came from. She left Bayton City, left everything of the past, and worked hard to start over. This was because she did not want to live through those dark days again. But, why did she have to go through this and be reminded of it once more? Feeling wronged and inexplicably angry, she burst into tears. "I signed it, why won''t you give it to me? I want to go home! Go home!" Watching her wailing like a child, Frederick felt as if his heart was being crushed. He did not let go and did not speak no matter how hard she hit or insulted him. Tired of crying, she choked softly before falling in his arms, not an ounce of strength left in her to push him away. She slept soundly after letting it all out. He held her until his arms were numb and the sounds of her sobbing had faded. Hearing her breathing faintly, he put her head on the pillow slowly before covering her with the nket. For a long time, he watched her in a daze. She was frowning as she slept, not moving a muscle. His heart was flooded by emotions. Frederick did not go anywhere the whole day, he did not even return to thepany. He sat in a chair by the bed, focusing on the headboard but his mind was nk. It was getting dark when he went down to cook some porridge. Returning to the room, he looked around casually. He noticed a pink luggage case in the corner with two stic bags beside it. Has she actually packed her belongings? Was she really prepared to move out after she got the divorce papers? Feeling a little upset, he put down the porridge as she was still sleeping and walked to the corner. He then unpacked all her luggage. In that instant, Frederick felt as if his heart had shattered into a million pieces. Half of her suitcase was upied by books and the rest were trinkets of all kinds. All her clothes were in the two stic bags and there were not more than ten sets of clothing. The quality of the clothes was quite good but they were a little worn. Was that all her stuff? Were her belongings so little? Was she saving up the money she earned to buy a coffin? Feeling sorry and angry, he took her clothes and threw them into the trash can. Holding a red nightdress, the final piece of clothing, he was about to throw it away when a pair of embroidered butterflies came into view... Chapter 204 Chapter 204 This nightdress was the newest out of all her clothes and he had a deep impression of it. The dress was also put in a separate bag. When she wore this red nightdress, she looked sensual and attractive. But, when Frederick looked at it at this moment, he felt thorns pricking in his heart. This wasn''t a gift from that man, was it? Was there something wrong with her? Why didn''t she pack the rest of the clothes? Was she leaving them for him? Would it hurt to leech off of him? Why pack that one pathetic nightdress? He walked to the first aid kit, took out the scissors, and started cutting up the butterfly until it was in pieces. He then threw the nightdress into the trash can, which made him feel better. Throwing all her clothes away, he returned her books and trinkets back to their original ces. However, his expression got gloomier by the minute. "What is wrong with her? She even took the one-dor pen holder? How stingy! What is this?" He found something like a half- used eraser and threw it into the trash can as well. "She''s really something! Was she a recycling station? She really packed all kinds of useless stuff!" Putting a Japanese doll back on the shelf, he noticed a small note on the ornament. The writing was neat and rather adorable. "Cheer up! XX!" What did ''XX'' mean? He nced and could not help but smile as he stroked the doll''s hair. She really was like a young girl! Turning around, he arranged thest of her belongings and put her suitcase back in the corner of the closet. He was satisfied as he looked at the familiar settings of the room. After washing his hands, he walked over to the bed with the porridge in hand. Why was she still sleeping? He kept walking back and forth but she had no reaction at all! She was still curled up as she slept, her brows furrowing, her hands grasping tightly at a corner of the nket. She looked pitiful and this sight deeply ached his heart. Sitting down, he reached out and caressed her sprawled hair. She must have been extremely terrified the night before. She was still tensed up until this moment! What a stubborn girl! Was it so difficult to give in to him? She had been sleeping in this position for the whole afternoon. He wanted to get her to eat something, therefore he nudged her gently. "Ally?" "Hiss!" An angry hiss came again and Alicia curled up even more as she was startled. He moved his hand and paused. Why was she so hot? He proceeded to check the temperature of her forehead. Oh, no, she had a fever! "Ally, wake up, don''t sleep, wake up¡ª" He brought a thermometer over and put it between her underarms before looking for some fever medicine. "Ally, you have a fever! Wake up,e on!" He held her, afraid that she would fall unconscious due to the fever. Dazed and groggy, Alicia was stuck in a dream. All kinds of wicked, ugly faces of men shed across her mind. She unconsciously wed her hands as she was trying to scream but she could only pant heavily. Frederick took the thermometer. It was higher than thirty-nine degrees? Why was it that he could not wake her up? Had she passed out? Picking up the phone, he called Carson immediately. After giving Alicia the drip and cleaning her wounds, Carson spoke. "She must have been frightened and caught a cold. I guess she didn''t get much rest either and she overexerted herself! She''s just too tired! Don''t disturb her and let her have a good sleep!" "If her fever has subsided by tomorrow morning, I''lle over to give her a shot. We should stop using the drip!" "Okay!" Only then did Frederick tear his gaze off of her. He tucked her in nicely and said, "I''ll walk you out!¡± When they reached the outside of the door, he asked Carson, "What''s the situation with that man currently?" "His genitals were shed by a knife; he should be infertile for life! Chet went hard on him too, he agitated the man with few words, so much that they caused his wound to reopen. He had another surgery that afternoon... I don''t know if he would have to give up on that body part of his!" "I don''t want to see that person ever again. Don''t let him leave the hospital on his legs!" Carson was shocked, widening his eyes. Wasn''t it enough that he had ended up that way? Did Frederick mean that he wanted him to be paralyzed for life? Wasn''t it too cruel? "Frederick, are you sincere about Alicia?" This time, he had really done a lot for her; Carson heard that he even hit Chet! Frederick''s cold eyes narrowed but he did not deny it. "Then... how about Danica?" Weren''t the two of them hitting it off recently? It was lucky that nothing had happened to her, or many people would be done for! Nevertheless, he truly admired her. She had already been beaten up until this state but she still did not cower and had the courage to fight back with a knife! Frederick''s face fell. "Danica is Danica; Alicia is Alicia!" What did that mean? For a long time, Carson could not understand. "Frederick, you''ll slip up sooner orter if you are two-timing!" This did not seem to be Frederick''s style anyway! Would Danica agree to this? Alicia did not look like someone who would share a man with another woman either! "You should go back to kindergarten! Is your wife just an essory?" Carson''s ability to understand things was terrible! Giving him a look of disdain, Frederick then went back into the house. "Don''t forget to close the door! Walk yourself out!" Rolling his eyes, Carson sighed. He was utterly speechless by Frederick! He had to beat around the bush when it could be exined in just three words! Wouldn''t he misunderstand if Frederick had just said "I want Alicia"? Even Danica was not... Alicia was certainly special! Following that, he headed downstairs with his medical kit. In the room, Frederick stayed by Alicia until she finished the drip. He changed the wet towel on her forehead and he was about to go soak it again when he heard movement behind him. He looked back and saw Alicia waving her hands frantically, her face scrunched together. "No! Please don''t!" Setting the towel aside, he held her hands. "Ally, I''m here. Don''t be afraid!" She was restless and it was getting hard for him to keep her still. He sat on the bed and pulled her into his arms. "It''s okay, it''s okay now! No one will hurt you ever again!" The next second, a pair of hands clutched to him and her pliant body nudged against him. "Save me! Don''te over!" "Dad, don''t leave me... I''m not bad luck, I''m not..." "I didn''t seduce him... It was him! He didn''t give me money... He lied! Why does everyone... want to use me?" she cried. "I can''t find a job... No!" "I''m not a bad woman! I don''t sell myself! I didn''t do it! I won''t be a mistress... I won''t do it! "Why does everyone lie to me? Give someone else the ticket... You left me, you didn''t want me anymore!" "Made me an escort, you left me to be..." Struck by her rambling, Frederick subconsciously tightened his arms...Content is property of N?velDrama.Org. Chapter 205 Chapter 205 Who used her? How many people had wanted to hurt her? How much injustice had she suffered that she even begged pitifully in her dreams? That night, Frederick felt an ache roiling in his chest. He could not do anything except to hold her, his heart unable to find peace. The next day, when Alicia opened her eyes, she felt dizzy and her body ached ufortably. Her thoughts were fragmented as she slowly propped herself up. Her gaze was still sluggish until she saw the marks on her arms and the memories returned. As if something came to her mind, she threw off the quilt and hopped down the bed. She rushed to the closet and was dumbfounded. Where was her suitcase? Where was her bag? She remembered that she had everything packed and ced it right here! She paced around the area and spotted the overflowing trash can. Moving forward, the tom clothing came into sight. Rage sparked in her eyes. B*stard! She had just bought those clothesst year! They could still be worn and he had cut them up! Where was her suitcase? Did he throw it away too? Anger flooding her veins, Alicia turned around just to see Frederick walking in with his phone in hand. Their eyes met and his lips curled into a smile while she shot daggers at him. "How can you touch my things? Who gave you the right to throw away my clothes?" Seeing that she had the strength to yell at him, he was delighted. "Those are trash, why shouldn''t I throw them away?" His eyes narrowed when he saw her walking around barefooted in her thin nightdress. "Why did you come out from bed in just this? You''re getting messier! Aren''t you afraid of catching a cold? Get back to bed!" She looked around huffing and almost fainted from exasperation. She noticed that the trantion dictionaries were back in their ces on the shelf. She had spent days packing and arranging her belongings, and everything went back to where they were after one night of sleep? Was the suitcase back in its ce too? This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. She sprinted to the closet and pulled the pink suitcase out. She was prepared to pack her things again, not giving him a single nce. Frozen for two seconds, Frederick then grabbed her wrist. "What are you doing?" "I''m going home! Should I stay here and wait to entertain your clients again? I''m not that pathetic!" She shook his hand off but felt pangs of pain in her heart. "Ally!1'' he spoke again with a weaker tone, regret written all over his face. "Don¡¯t touch me!" Using the suitcase, she tried to shove him out of the way. "Wouldn''t a filthy person like me dirty the hands of the high and mighty Mr. Clements? F*ck off! I don''t want to stay here for even one more second! I hate you, hate you! You''re the most shameless man I''ve ever met! No, you''re not a man! We haven''t even divorced and you asked your wife to escort other men? You aren''t afraid of being a cuckold; what more couldn''t you do? You''re a jerk! I won''t be with someone like you even if I had to die! You call yourself a f*king man? Let go of me, let go-" Punching and kicking, she was not only furious but deste. A man who could not protect his own woman was useless; he was worse than that! She was looking for someone she could rely on, not someone to push her off a cliff! In that instant, all she wanted was to escape this h*lI of a marriage. All her reluctance and longing disappeared into thin air. As much as she loved him, she would never reduce herself to something so meek and pathetic. Frederick''s expression changed but he said nothing and held on to her hard. Unable to break free, she bit him. A jarring row of teeth marks appeared on the back of his hand but he never let go. She bit him till her jaw hurt, therefore she had to let go and started kicking him. "You let go of me! Let go!" He forcefully pulled her into his arms. "This was an ident! It won''t happen ever again!" Struggling, she would not listen to a single word of his. "I want to go home! Give me the divorce agreement!" His arms around her, he felt terrible. "Ally-" "Don''t touch me!" The two of them were tangled together at the door. Just as she pushed him away, the door opened and Carson walked in. All that came into his view was a pair of fair, long legs. He froze immediately. "Sorry, sorry, you guys continue!" As Carson waved his hands and covered his eyes, Alicia realized that she was still in that thin nightdress. Due to all the mess with Frederick, the hem of her dress was lifted up and she was bare underneath. She wanted to push Frederick away but she instinctively turned into his arms the next second. After all, the thin fabric could not hide her figure and although she hated him, it was better than being left exposed to the eyes of another man. Coming back to his senses, Frederick reached out and covered her. "Get out! Do you want to have your eyes gouged out?" Only then did Carson step out before closing the door in a hurry. Alicia was red with embarrassment and frustration, her rage petered out. When Carson entered again, Alicia was back in bed, wearing a coat over the nightdress. At least she was presentable at this moment! After taking her temperature and examining her, he still gave her a shot and took out two ointments from his medical kit. "Basically, your fever has subsided and you''re fine now! Take care of yourself to not catch a cold. These ointments are for your wounds and scars! Remember to apply them! "Thank you, Doctor Vives!" Alicia''s voice was soft and easy- going when she spoke. She sat up thinking of something. "Am I well enough to get out of the house and go to work?" "Well, as long as your body feels okay and there''s no difort, there won''t be any problems!" "Is there any medicine to get rid of the bruises on my face immediately?" "Miss nchard, I am just a doctor, not omnipotent!" "Oh, then, Doctor Vives, when will my wounds heal? Can I still apply makeup? Would it have any effects? Will I have scars? Do you have something to speed up my recovery? What about the drip? Is there some medicine that''ll keep one from being angry and losing one''s temper? "Ally!" Looking at Carson eagerly, Alicia asked question after question without stopping like a little chatterbox. However, when she faced Frederick, she drooped her eyes, turned her head to ignore him, and acted like a little mute girl. Carson shrugged speechlessly while Frederick became so mad that his chest was rising and falling furiously. "Miss nchard, have a good rest and you will be fine! If there''s nothing else, I''ll take my leave. Frederick, would you not walk me out?" Chapter 206 Chapter 206 With a cold expression on his face, Frederick took a look at Carson and he knew he wanted to tell him something. "Okay!" However, his heart dropped on the inside. Was there something wrong with Alicia''s health? Before going out, Frederick leaned over to cover her up. "Be obedient, don''t run around!" With a cold snort, Alicia turned over and showed him her back. He was agitated by the action and felt a jolt of anger. This woman was impossible! Still, he left and shut the door. He sent Carson downstairs. Carson spoke before leaving, "Does she have a habit of self-abuse?" Generally, women with self-abuse habits had some mental problems! He remembered seeing her in a state of frenzy when he first walked in. Afterward, she was chattering all the way, giving him the impression that she was quite optimistic. People who were positive seldom self-abuse, thus he was confused. He spoke doubtfully but with a slightly affirmative tone. Frederick was startled. "What did you say?" Self- abuse? How could it be possible? If such a heartless woman self- abused, would there be anyone in the world who hadn''t? "The scar on her leg just formed a scab and it should be a recent injury, definitely not for more than a month. Judging from the direction and depth of the wound, I thought she stabbed herself!" This belongs to N?velDrama.Org - ?. "Are you saying that she caused the wounds on her leg herself?" Frederick could not believe his ears. He noticed those wounds when he changed her clothes the night before. There were also traces of stitches but her mental condition was unstable and they had not talked properly, therefore he did not have the chance to ask her. Those scars looked recent and they appeared in the time when he had note home. He had never seen them before! Her skin was smooth and delicate without any blemishes. He would not forget those apparent scars! Nodding, Carson spoke. "It should be! The wound is shallow at the top and deep at the bottom, and it''s on the thigh. Judging from the direction of the wound, she stabbed herself before pulling it upwards. If it was by someone else, it could only be done if she was hung upside down in mid-air." He gestured and demonstrated the action as he spoke. "Thus, there is an eighty percent chance that she stabbed her thigh with a sharp object! That''s why the wound looks like that, it''s deeper the nearer it is to her knee." Her appearance and body were precious to her. She would follow strict diets even if she had only gained a tiny bit of weight. She was that close to starving for the whole day just to manage her body. Why would she wound herself? Didn''t she just ask whether her skin would be left with scars? What happened to her during those days? Frederick answered after pondering, "I got it. Are there any other problems with her body?" "At the moment, she''s fine! But, pay more attention to her mental state and how she''s feeling. The mental trauma on women is usuallyrger than physical harm in this situation." "Okay, I understand!" After walking Carson out, Frederick brought breakfast upstairs. As soon as he opened the door, he saw her bundled up in the quilt again. Gently tugging at the corner of his mouth, he walked over with a carton of milk and some bread rolls. "My sick sweetheart in bed, would you like some food? If you end up starving yourself¡ª" He would not be responsible for it. Before he finished speaking, Alicia already sat up and snatched the food from him. She grabbed it and took a huge bite. The food looked dry and unappetizing but she ate it all the same, not a word or look ofint. His heart throbbed in pain. "Drink some milk too, don¡¯t choke yourself!" Why did she look so delicate but gave a feeling that she would eat just anything and was very easy to be satisfied? She was obviously angry with him but she would not let her body suffer. Why would she harm herself? Seeing that she was willing to eat, Frederick felt relieved. He went to get her some soup and brought a couple more bread rolls. "Eat a little first, we can order anything you want in the afternoon!" Alicia gave him no attention. She had not eaten since the previous night and went through a lot, hence she was terribly starving. As she ate, Frederick turned around and passed her the medicine with a ss of water. Finishing the food in just a few bites, she took two huge gulps of water and felt rejuvenated. She did not even need a reminder and took the tablets. He had an inexplicable gaze as he fixed his eyes on her. After a hearty meal, Alicia blinked andid back on the bed. If he would not sign the divorce papers, would she have to bear with him for the rest of her life? s! She could not win against him! She did not know if it was the effect of the medicine or if she was too full, she felt a wave of fatigue and slowly closed her eyes. Returning to the bed, Frederick sat there nkly for a long time. After a while, he remembered something. He lifted up the quilt and raised one corner of her nightdress. He saw the wound; it was exactly as Carson had described! It was a stab wound. Why would she hurt herself for no reason? Did something happen? Did she do it subconsciously out of difort? When did it happen? How long had he not returned home before this? All these questions filled his mind, leaving him in deep thought for the rest of the day. His phone rang in a sudden and he rejected the call by reflex. Alicia was disturbed by the noise and mumbled with her brows knitted. Looking at her, he quickly set his phone on vibrate mode. Danica? The sheet on the bed rustled. "A*shole! I want divorce agreement! Give it to me!" "Don''t touch me¡ª" She was scolding him in his sleep. She must really hate him to the extreme this time! He grasped her hand and gave it a tight squeeze. "We won''t get a divorce!" Never! He spoke softly, unsure if Alicia had heard him. Then, she frowned even more but surprisingly calmed downter on. Toying with her slender fingers, he also seemed to rx. Danica called again. As his phone kept buzzing, he got up, wanting to take the call. However, he noticed that Alicia was holding onto his hand. He paused and sat back onto the side of the bed, pressing the reject button and sent a message. "Busy and inconvenient. Call youter!" On the other end, Danica was puzzled as she held the phone. Wasn''t it a Saturday? Alicia slept deeply and peacefully. Looking at the tiny hand on his palm, Frederick sat like that for more than an hour, happiness bubbling inside him. When he came back to his senses, she had let go of his hand and his phone started buzzing again. He got up and walked toward the door. "Danica-" At that moment, Alicia opened her eyes groggily... Chapter 207 Chapter 207 Danica was the one who had called; she wanted to ask Frederick out to a gathering. Afraid of waking Alicia up, Frederick spoke softly. "I''m busy today, perhaps another time!" He thought that he should keep some distance from Danica now that he had made his choice. He had to find a suitable time and made things clear with Danica. "What are you busy with? Can''t you postpone it? It''s the weekend. What''s the fun of me going alone? It''s boring without you. I''ve already told my friends¡ª" "Danica!" He was a little displeased by her insistence. He was about to reply that he was married and it was inconvenient to meet her when he suddenly caught sight of something from the corner of his eye. As he looked back, a slender figure came into his vision. Alicia was standing at the doorway looking at him darkly and almost eerily, her lips curled up as if vaguely smiling. He was unprepared to see this and could not react for a couple of seconds. Alicia had wanted to go to the bathroom but she heard some noise and naturally came out to take a look. She did not expect to see this. She did not give any reaction, not even saying a word. Then, she turned and strolled back into the room. Her footsteps were still like a cat, making no sound at all. Sh*t! Why did everything happen in a coincidence? Panicking, Frederick was about to follow her when a voice anxiously sounded from his phone again. "Frederick? What are you doing? Why aren''t you talking? Did you hear me?" "I''m busy! I''m hanging up!" He put down the phone and hurried back to the room inrge strides. He looked up and saw the pink suitcase back in the middle of the room. Alicia was standing next to the sofa as she held a huge teddy bear in her arms, looking like she was about to pack her luggage. Frederick''s eyebrows snapped together. He stepped forward and blocked her way. Grabbing the teddy bear from her, he said, "Ally, we need to talk!" Without batting an eysh, she let go and turned to the desk beside her. Just as she picked up her book, he seized the other side of it. She rolled her eyes at him and let go again while returning to the sofa. This time, he was quicker and took her purse first. Anger was starting to sizzle in her eyes as she lifted her gaze. What the hell? What did he want? Was he holding her belongings as a hostage? Then, it would do if she left without anything, wouldn''t it? Alicia was disgruntled. Cursing him a million times in her heart, she walked to the closet gloomily. Fortunately, she had left two sets of casual, everyday clothing. Otherwise, he would have thrown all of her perfectly-fine clothes away! Just as she took a shirt from the hanger, Frederick hugged her around her waist. "Ally! Don''t throw a tantrum! You''re a married woman, you have a family. You can''t go back to your mother''s house every time we quarrel! We need to solve our problems! We need to talk!" He pushed her buttons at the instant. Alicia threw a punch at him the next second. "No one''s talking to you! Go away! Did you say I''m married? I''m married to the air, to the house, to a pompous b*stard! Frederick Clements! Have you forgotten? I''ve already signed the divorce agreement! I didn''t have any objections and I''ve given my ce. You don''t need to make calls in secret ever again! Shouldn''t you be happy?" She was not allowed to go back to her mother''s house after they quarrel but he could stay outside withouting home every night? Would anyone know if she even died here? Suddenly, she remembered thest time where she had severe menstrual pain. She called the ambnce instead of him! What difference did it make whether he was around or not? No, there was a difference! Without him, no one would hold her back. No one would reprimand her, hit her, scold her, despise her, and rile her. Without him, nobody would make her apany clients. Her days would be filled with freedom! It would be a thousand times better without him! The strength difference between men and women made it hard for Alicia to push Frederick away. She was mad. "Let your other women have my ce! Give me the divorce agreement! Give it to me!" "You can rest assured that I won''t continue to pester you! I won''t say anything about you! I''ll act like we are strangers and I won''t give you any trouble! I''ll treat it as another failed rtionship!" "I can even sign an agreement!" "I still want to get married! Why would I taint my own reputation? I have nock of suitors... Please just dump me, dump me! I can find another man while I''m still young, then you can be assured too!" She was furious and all she could think of was to quickly divorce. She just rattled anything that came to her mind without noticing Frederick''s gloomy expression. He no longer held back his agitation. Holding the back of her head, he questioned, "Do you want to divorce and leave me so badly? Are you still thinking of getting back together with your ex- boyfriend?" "So what? Anyone''s better than you! He didn''t love me but he wouldn''t push me into another man''s arms! In your eyes, am I any different from a prostitute? I''m only worth a million dors, cheaper than one of your shirts or a watch! Would you, Master Frederick, care about a worn shirt or a used watch?" Her tears gushed out as she was fuming in pain. Why did she give her first night to a heartless man like him? If it wasn''t for that one time, that misunderstanding, she wouldn''t be in this situation at present! Turning away, she kept wiping away her tears. She did not want to cry but the tears would not stop flowing. Frederick knew that what happened this time had hurt her too deeply but he did not expect that she would be so determined to leave him. Running his fingers through her hair, he suppressed his emotions before exining again. "I told you, it was an ident! I wouldn''t give you to another man, let alone let someone defile you. I promise!" "I won''t listen! What are you still lying to me for? All of this is not important anymore! Didn''t you want a divorce? Fine, I won''t leave! I''ll wait for you to divorce me, is that what you want?" She was frustrated since she could not win against him. "Let go! Let me go! Don''t touch me with your filthy hands and stay away from me! Frederick Clements, I don''t care how famous or rich you are, I''ve seen more than enough of rich young masters like you! My man must dote on me, love me, and care about me! All you do is leave me alone! You aren''t worthy of me! I won''t waste any of my time on you! She really hated him and used every ounce of strength in her body to push him away. She then was going to prepare to sleep on the sofa. Huffing and puffing, she was about to turn away when Frederick pulled her back. With his arms around her waist, he leaned close to her face, his demeanor intimidating. "Are you done with blowing off steam? Seems like I have to teach you... the Clements family''s rules! Holding the back of her head, he lowered his head and kissed her domineeringly, engulfing her lips in an instant.Content is property of N?velDrama.Org. Chapter 208 Chapter 208 Alicia widened her eyes in disbelief. At this time, he still had the audacity... He was a pervert! A shameless b*stard! She kept pushing and hitting him but could not escape from his grip. The strength in her body was being sapped away. The burning anger in her was forcibly suppressed; she could not let it out nor could she put it out. She was incredibly frustrated! After what seemed like forever and she could catch her breath atst, her lips had already gone numb. The two of them were pressed against each other, both their hearts beating rapidly. Frederick also took some time to calm down before speaking. He raised his hand and wiped her lips. "The first rule of the Clements family: we don''t do divorces! He was implying that they would never get a divorce! Unable to keep up with his thoughts, Alicia grabbed at his shirt weakly, her confused eyes blinking. "You''re lying! I clearly signed it! Do you think that I''m illiterate or a clueless child? We can''t get a divorce and you still gave me the papers. Just how much do you hate me?" He dared to lie however he wanted! At the same time, her heart hurt terribly! Since he despised her so much, she would not have a care for him either! However, she underestimated how brazen he was. As others may say, shameless people were invincible! The next second, she truly experienced the saying. He replied, "I was bored, hence I divorced for fun! Now that I''m in a bad mood, I don''t want a divorce anymore!" She could have passed out from the exasperation. Closing her eyes, she roared at him, ''Tm in a bad mood now too! I want a divorce! Divorce!" Despite this scene, Frederick felt at ease while holding the beautiful woman in his arms! He lowered his head and gave her another long, passionate kiss before talking to her in a gentle voice. "Ally! Are these kisses enough for you?" She was baffled as she red at him but she found nothing she could say as a retort. He was utterly shameless! He always used this to put out her anger! He was too much! "I never thought of hurting you..." Caressing her hair at the corners of her forehead, Frederick could not hide the pain in his voice. "It will never happen again! I''ll always love you, dote on you, and pamper you. I''ll let you proudly be Mrs. Clements, okay?" He had always been cold and aloof to anyone or anything. There was rarely a time where he showed emotions. Despite that, when he became gentle and caring, it was like sweet poison, unable to be resisted. Alicia spoke nothing as she pursed her lips. Right at this moment, his phone vibrated again. As he took it out, the name ''Danica'' appeared, strikinglyrge on the screen. Almost instantly, Alicia''s fury that had died down was set aze again. Her brain must have been fried that she would be confused and believed in him! N?velDrama.Org is the owner. Sulking, she kicked him and tried to push him away. However, Frederick rejected the call and turned off his phone. "Ally!" "Not okay! No! You''re aplete b*stard and a liar. If I agreed, I worry that I wouldn''t even know how I''d die! I''d be chomped off by your schemes with not one piece of bone left. I can''t afford to die, especially not for someone like you; it''s not worth it! It''s so not worth it! I won''t be okay with this!" Alicia shot her words at him with no mercy. Even so, she had a subtle change of tone as she saw him hang up the call. She was just too good at speaking! Frederick got stressed as he listened to her exaggerated ramblings. He could not win the argument, therefore he chose the simplest way, which was to seal her lips with his. At the end of every passionate kiss, he asked her again, "Okay?" After a few rounds, Alicia had lost all her energy. She changed from furiously shaking her head to pleading weakly. "Okay!" she cried in surrender. Frederick carried her to the bed and tucked her in. "Your hands are so cold and you''re still making a fuss! You''re such a child! Aren''t you afraid your cold wille back? Do you feel unwell?" He patted her head, not making any more big movements. He had to hold himself back, containing his desire that was sparked by their kisses a while ago. She shrank her neck, bing increasingly obedient. She was truly exhausted! She was already beautiful, but now that she was wounded and ill, her face was pale, making her look pitiful. It was a heart-aching sight. Alicia moved her lips and shook her head but stayed mute. She did not know why her anger had vanished all of a sudden. "I was just giving you a scare when I asked you to apany a client so that you would keep to yourself. Don''t go out showing yourself just to earn more money! Ally, you''re too attractive. If a woman is too beautiful, some people would have other thoughts about her! The world isn''t as nice as you think! If you keep this up, what if an ident happens to you one day?" Was he worrying about her? Alicia wondered. At this moment, Alicia had regained her rational thinking. "Even if I didn''t care for you, why would I make an embarrassment out of myself by doing that? Wouldn''t I wait for us to be divorced if I wanted it? The truth is, I had arranged for it to happen yesterday night. I found a professional actor to pretend as the client but I never thought that the employee would make a mistake. She thought that you were an escort! You''re stubborn as well. If you didn''t want to do it, couldn''t you just give me a call? Was it so hard to give in to me?" He caressed her cheek in pity and continued, "Life will be hard on you if you''re so stubborn! In the future, just tell me whenever you want more money, okay?" He was unsure if she worked for the money because she really needed it or if she just enjoyed the happiness of saving up. Therefore, he dismissed the thought of giving her a bank card. "Didn''t you say you wanted to find a husband who would love you and dote on you? Why won''t you learn to lean on me?" Was there anything the others could do that he couldn''t? She did not know that this turned out to be the truth. Hisst sentence deeply touched her heart, her fingers curling up subconsciously under the quilt. Truth be told, he was wrong! She found it harder to open up to people close to her. Because she cared, she did not wish to lose her dignity and feel small in front of him! She minded about how he would look at her! She did not care how unimportant people to her would view her. To put it bluntly, a majority of people nowadays looked down on the poor more than anything! While the nchard family was down in the dumps, all they received were despised looks from their blood rtives. Now that things had gotten better, though not without troubles, people would not flee just at the sight of them. It was not the vanity in her bones. She only disliked being viewed as a charity case. She contemted telling him about her father''s situation but eventually said nothing. Since he saw her love for money as ''earning extra money'' and epted her this way, there was nothing bad about it. Frederick''s words, regardless of whether he was coaxing her, had made her feel better. Her attitude softened up unknowingly. "If I listen to you, would you give me the divorce agreement then?" Alicia purposely said this to test him. She wanted to see how he truly felt about the divorce before deciding how she would go about it. The next second, Frederick became crossed. Holding her head, he gave her another passionate kiss on the lips. This time, he was so angry that he acted roughly and somehow hurt her. "Perish that thought! You are my woman. Even in death, you belong to me!" The corner of Alicia''s lips hurt but there was joy in her eyes. She made a mental note to not bring up the matter again. Chapter 209 Chapter 209 Blinking pitifully, Alicia mumbled, "Hubby, my throat hurts. Ahem..." Her lips hurt too! Almost at the same time, Frederick''s emotions subsided and he touched her forehead. "Are you burning up again? I''ll get you some honey water!" Getting up, he went to take some pills before making honey water. Looking at him hustling around, Alicia''s heart warmed up. He had actually cared about her, although it may be ''lesser'' than she desired! She did not know if she went soft because of the sickness, but she no longer felt angry at all! Frederick fed her the medicine before taking her temperature, his arms around her. "That''s more like it! Your fever is better now. Get some more sleep and get well quickly!" He preferred her to be full of vigor and not sickly. "Okay!" Nodding, she blinked and took his arm. "Hubby, you won''t leave me, right? What would I do if I missed dinner because of sleep and there''s nothing to eat?" Frederick saw that she was even acting coquettishly at the moment. He was mesmerized by her and spoke with the softest voice, "I won''t go anywhere today! I''ll just stay by you. Sleep all you want, I won''t let you go hungry!" She blinked her eyes again and for no reason, she felt really weary. She closed her eyes with a beautiful smile on her face. Sitting by the bed, Frederick was full of satisfaction. Turning on his phone, Frederick saw a huge number of missed calls and his eyebrows knitted together. "What''s Danica''s problem? Why did she have to call me so many times over a gathering?" After looking through his phone, he eventually set it aside. He was not a man to be fussing over such matters in romance; he was tired of inconsiderate women who pestered him. He especially disliked this behavior when he had exined that he had work and was busy! He was afraid that she would cling to him andplicate things. This would affect his rtionship with Alicia. He did not return Danica''s calls. Looking through his messages, he saw that Chet sent over a news headline. The article was about Thomas, the drunkard from the detention cell with photos attached. To sum it up, he got into a fight with someone at a roadside barbecue joint. He was terribly beaten up and even burnt with a hot iron. The point was that his groin was scalded with hot water, and was handicapped currently! There was also some information on his background. Apparently, he got to his position through some connections. The job was not lucrative and more of a nominal post, and it was not an official position. He was still single at his age because he had been hurt by a woman before. He harassed women who were arrested, especially those with heavy charges. However, because no one reported him and his offenses were not too serious, therefore he always got off the hook. This time, he did what he did because someone upset him the day before and he had too much to drink, causing him to act impulsively. Frederick did not care what excuses the man had. He had to pay the price if he hurt someone dear to him; he was no savior! He looked briefly at the photos and the oue; he was satisfied with how he was dealt with. He replied to Chet with an "Okay". He then opened his email and dealt with a few. When he came back to his senses, it was already dark outside. Someone who had slept the whole day also got up without him waking her. Alicia rubbed her eyes. She was glowing, her high spirits evident. She even remembered to apply the ointment on her face. Watching her charming appearance, Frederick felt delighted from the bottom of his heart. That night, the two of them ordered takeaway. At the table, Alicia ate hungrily using both her cutlery and hands. Frederick gave her sideways nces as he forked a dumpling. Nevertheless, he also had a good appetite looking at her. It was an ordinary meal but it was undoubtedly a hearty one. After the meal, Frederick took a few calls. As Alicia had slept the whole day, she was full of energy with nothing to do. She took a bath, washed up, and applied the ointment again. She did not know if she was seeing things but she felt as if the swelling on her face had subsided. The ointment was really effective! Excitedly, she looked at herself in the mirror. She heard noises outside the door and skipped the way over. "Hubby, hubby, is my face pretty like it was before?" She pouted and pointed at the corner of her lips. "Here, has the mark faded?" Some foundation should be able to cover it! She batted her long eyshes, not knowing how mesmerizing she looked in her bathrobe. She was still deep in her thoughts. Had the marks really be lighter? Or did people just look prettier at night? Frederick had not touched her for some time and he had been holding it in for the whole day. At this moment, a look at her was enough to fill him with desire all over. "You''re prettier than you were before!" "Really?" How was it possible? Wasn''t she wounded? With a grunt, Alicia pursed her lips unhappily. He was just coaxing her! Frederick''s faint voice started to sound raspy. "Of course. You stayed so long in the shower that you''re blinded by the vapor. Why wouldn''t you be beautiful?" "What?" She raised her eyes in irritation but her waist was held tightly. The next second, she felt warm breathing at the corners of her lips. "I think that I have to change the Clements family''s rules!" "Huh?" She could not keep up with his train of thought at all. She was bewildered. Why was he talking about the family rules again? What more weird rules did they have? "Conflicts between a husband and a wife cannot be left overnight! The party in the wrong would be punished ordingly... in bed!" As she felt the warmth on her waist, she understood what he meant. Her face took on an immediate shade of bright red. "Hubby, I''m a patient! You''re in the wrong this time!" If someone was to be punished, it would not be her! She even felt a little gleeful. Did he dare to bully her? Was he having dirty thoughts? She would propose that he should be left in abstinence for three months as a punishment! Humph! Having made up her mind, she purposely leaned closer and teased him with her hands. "Hubby, you hurt your poor wife. The situation was very serious and you should have a demerit, shouldn''t you? Although I can overlook it on ount of you apologizing sincerely, we can''t break the rules. You''ll do as I say, right?" "Of course!¡± Smiling, he lifted her in his arms. "We''ll do it as many times as you like!" "What?" This was not what she meant! This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. The next instant, she felt the world spinning. When she returned to her senses, he had already carried her and put her on the bed. Struggling, Alicia pushed him away hastily. "Isn''t it... supposed to be me punishing you?" Did she understand wrongly? He leaned down and kissed the tip of her nose. "Yes, my sweetheart is sick, thus I''ll make this easier for you. Next time... you''ll be on top!" Chapter 210 Chapter 210 What? Alicia widened her eyes, feeling as if she had fallen for his trap again. Before she could react, her thoughts had melted into a mess, leaving her muddled in a daze. Absence made the heart grow fonder. The long period of separation from each other''s embrace and the continuous teasing from Alicia all day made Frederick a little out of control. He was like a wild horse free from its reins as he held her through the night. Nevertheless, he made sure to avoid her wounds and touched her as gently and with as much care he could. It was a burning, passionate night, waves of pleasure hitting the duo... The next day, the morning sun shed its beautiful rays. Frederick opened his eyes; his contentment was apparent. His calloused fingers traced the ravishing body in his arms. Leaning down, he pressed soft pecks against her skin. Who knew that it would be so satisfying to wake up in the morning. The frustration and ill feelings from the past few days were all gone. It was as though he had found the crux of all problems and he felt inexplicably rxed. That day, Alicia woke up to Frederick''s uncontroble kisses. As soon as she opened her eyes, his beautifully-sculpted face was right in front of her. She was startled and moved away, numerous red marks left on her pale neck. "Hubby... Good morning!" He made her dead tired the night before. Remembering the rules he spoke about, she felt as if she had walked into a death trap! Those rules were just to make her satisfy his insatiable desires unconditionally! However, she could not deny that this was the best morning she woke up to in a long time! The feeling of being in his arms was really good! It was just that all that happened seemed to be everchanging, much like him. She would never know what turbulence wasing for her the next minute. If it was not for her strong mentality, she would have been done for a long time ago. His sensual voice was deep and raspy as he tightened his arms around her. "Morning..." He could not help but kiss her on the lips again before asking, "Are you feeling unwell anywhere?" She knew that he was asking about her sickness, but thinking of the night they spent together, she curled her toes sheepishly. She shook her head obediently. He was wild beyond imaginationst night! ording to her memory, this was probably the first time he had been so anxious that he even forgot protection. She flushed as she remembered the situation the night before. Coupled with Frederick staring at her intently, she felt as if her heart would leap out of her chest. She felt that she should say something but after racking her brains out, she justmented meekly, "The weather... seems great today. It''s a pity I can''t go jogging!" Her entire body was sore. She groaned in silence as she looked at him eagerly. Wouldn''t Frederick get out of bed already? Why was he staring at her like that? She could not breathe properly. She did not realize how beautiful she looked when she was quiet and obedient, Frederick thought. It was especially so when her long hair was down and her pale, tempting corbones were revealed. Along with herrge eyes and red lips, she was asking for him to lose control. In that instant, he felt puzzled and speechless at himself. She had not done anything to him and he had a satisfying,plete night the day before. Why was he losing restraint so easily? He held back his urges as he did not want to wear her out. He was about to get up when she slightly moved, her body lightly rubbing against him in coincidence. He lost all his reasoning immediately. The next second, his heavy body pressed back on top of her again. "Let''s do another kind of exercise then?" "Huh?" Before Alicia could react, she had been taken care of passionately from head to toe... Alicia stepped out of the bathroom, not a single ce on her body was without marks. She felt like she was going crazy. Selecting a loose sweater, she put it on and covered all the loving marks on her skin. The wound on her face had already faded and her body had stopped hurting, making her feel better. Also in casual clothing, Frederick hugged her from behind and kissed her on the neck. "Rest at home for two more days and wait until your wounds arepletely healed!" She turned around and shot him a fierce look. "How can I recuperate when you''re around?" As she spoke, she pulled down the cor of her sweater. A clear hickey appeared just above her chest. "Look at your great achievement, it''s even more obvious than these!" Rolling up her sleeves, she revealed the faint bruises on her arms. "How can I meet others like this..." she pouted as sheined. She had faint dimples, looking absolutely stunning. Frederick hugged her tight in affection and guilt. "I''ll protect you from now on!" Her skin was so delicate. How could those b*stards hurt such a weak woman? Suddenly, he felt that he had let them off the hook too easily. He should have skinned them alive! This belongs to N?velDrama.Org - ?. Alicia felt warmth around her and she could not help but smiled until her eyes were crinkled. It was a weekend, and she did not want to ruin the pleasant mood between them over those unhappy matters. She reached over and hugged him back. "Hubby, my stomach''s rioting! Let''s go have some food! "Alright!" He held her hand and they went downstairs together. In the kitchen, Alicia cooked some porridge and prepared a few simple side dishes. There were not many ingredients left at home, therefore she took out the flour and prepared to make pancakes. She busied around and Frederick had nothing that he could help with. He stayed on her side and chatted with her. Soon, fresh coffee was ready at the machine. She skipped over and solicitously made him a cup of coffee. "Hubby, drink some coffee while you wait. We can start eating after I fry some eggs!" The familiar aroma came to him as he stirred the silky, milky liquid. The vor that he did not really enjoy in the past, smelled with utmost satisfaction to him at this moment. Taking a sip, the great taste lingered in his mouth. Sure enough, people''s preferences would also change! With the sound of eggs sizzling and the feeling of happiness, he suddenly felt that this was the life he longed for. Everything about it was perfect. Unknowingly, the corners of his lips rose again. At this moment, the doorbell rang. Alicia looked back at him. "Huh, who could it be this early in the morning?" It was actually already nine o''clock! However, while she lived here, she rarely saw guests. Apart from Carson, it was just the cleaners and they usually had the keys. "Maybe it''s Chet! I''ll get the door!" Getting up, Frederick walked to the door. He figured it had to be something urgent. Apart from Chet, he could not imagine who woulde at this time. As he walked, he even checked his phone. He had not received any calls or messages. At this time, the doorbell rang again and without any confirmation, he opened the door directly. "I passed by and thought I''d stop by! Your leg injury Their eyes met and the voice stopped abruptly. Both of them froze. Frederick could not hide his shock and Jeremy did not seem to have expected this situation either. At this time, his hand stopped in midair, holding a box of scar-removing ointment. Chapter 211 Chapter 211 Looking at each other, both of them were stupefied! Since Jeremy sent Alicia back previously, he actually came over a few times, sometimes at night and sometimes in the morning. Every time, he saw her going in and out of the house alone. He had never seen a man before. He also sent someone to investigate the owner of the house but to no avail. Later, he identally came across a picture of their ssmates and he remembered that she was good friends with Victoria As. As the As family was a prestigious family, he thought that perhaps the house belonged to Victoria and she allowed Alicia to stay here temporarily. On the other hand, Frederick had many scandals in the headlines recently. Although Jeremy did not know the women who were with Frederick, one look was all it took to know that Alicia was not one of them. This day, he unexpectedly spotted the ointment he had bought beforehand, therefore he purposely came over! It was Sunday and he felt that there was a higher probability that she would be at home. As for Frederick, he never thought that Jeremy would show up at their doorstep. Besides that, the ointment in his hands and his words showed that he knew about the wound on Alicia''s thigh! The injuries were on the upper part of her thigh. Carson had seen it before only because she was in a nightdress while the two of them were fighting, causing her dress to be lifted up. It was purely a coincidence. How did Jeremy know when her wound was at such a private part of her body? Moreover, his tone and attitude made it obvious that he cared about her a lot! In the kitchen, everything was prepared. As Frederick had not yet returned, Alicia took off her apron and ran out. The door was half- opened and Frederick''s body blocked her view. She could not see the person outside or hear a conversation going on. She then ran over in smiles. "Hubby, who''s here so early in the morning?" Mischievously embracing him from behind, she tiptoed and looked out the door. Almost immediately, her smile froze. Jeremy? How did he find his way here? She hadpletely forgotten that he brought her back thest time. She felt as if she had been struck by lightning, her head buzzing. Almost at the same time, Jeremy returned to his senses. He looked at them in disbelief, his dazed eyes wide open. Frederick put his arm on Alicia''s shoulders. He smiled and rubbed her hair lovingly. "Nobody. He just came to the wrong house!" Following that, he mmed the door shut and pushed Alicia against the door. Her expression was awfully stiff and her heart was in a panic. She looked up at him nervously and tried to open her mouth but she could not utter a single word. His feelings surging, Frederick bent down and kissed her lips fiercely. His raging strength came with unstoppable anger. Alicia knew that he was getting angry and she obediently let him have his way. She even caressed him fawningly, her slender, pale arms locking around his neck. Sure enough, the action gave reassurance to Frederick. He started to slow down and grew gentle. Behind the door, the two of them kissed passionately while Jeremy stood outside, dazed on the spot. Responding quite proactively, Alicia''s reaction sessfully extinguished Fredericks anger. At the end of the kiss, he put his hand on the back of her head and gave her a small peck on the corner of her swollen lips. Tugging at his shirt, she pursed her lips. "Hubby, I... You aren''t mad, are you?" This had happened on such a beautiful day. Cursing Jeremy in her heart, she was utterly irritated. A man whom she used to love deeply had destroyed her life in the past. To be honest, she was afraid that he would shatter all she had at present. She was afraid that she would revert to where she was three years ago. If everything happened once again, she did not know if she could make it! Out of nowhere, she remembered how he hurt her maliciously on purpose. He had the audacity to nder her in her face, saying that she had once lived together with him for three years! She longed for him for three years. However, he would only disappoint her more and more every time they met. She felt that she really fell in love with the wrong person! You could see one''s character after a breakup! This thought often came to her mind after that incident! That was why she did not feel sorry for herself. The sufferings she had to face currently were because of her stupid decisions in the past! The only thing she felt d about was that she kept her principles until the end. At least, she would not live in regret in the present. "I''m fine. Let''s eat!" Taking her hand, Frederick did not say anything. She instantly broke into a wide, glowing smile. The food in the kitchen was getting cold, hence Alicia heated them with the microwave oven. She served out the porridge and poured herself a ss of milk before handing Frederick some green onion waffles. "Hubby, this is my signature dish! I promise you''ll be addicted once you try it!" Every time Frederick looked at her smiling face, he felt that life had seemed infinitely beautiful. Taking it over, he took a bite. He was a clean freak and would not eat with his bare hands, let alone eat food that others have touched before. Despite that, he did not even realize it this time around. With the rich taste of the green onions and a little bit of pepper, the waffles were savory and crispy.lt certainly tasted good. After eating one piece, he nodded in approval. "It''s not bad, you didn''t exaggerate! Indeed, it''s just like you!" While drinking her milk, Alicia could not register what he said and gave him a questioning look. "What? What''s just like me?" Why did he not finish his sentence? He took another bite of the waffle. "I''ll get addicted after tasting it!" This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. Pfft... Alice almost choked on her milk. She flushed bright red and rolled her eyes at him. "Can we have a proper meal? The food can''t even make you stop talking!" She whined and pushed the side dishes over to him. "Quick, eat more and stop talking!" After that, she took a piece of waffle, added some hot sauce, and munched on it happily. Frederick felt contented every time he watched her eat. "When did you start eating spicy food? Aren''t you afraid of a stomach ache this early in the morning? Aren''t you afraid that it would weaken the effects of the medicine?" "It''s okay, I''m all recovered now. I''m not that weak! This tastes best with a little sauce... My morn and I used to love this!" In the past, days were hard for them and they were really sick of having bread each day. They could not stock up on vegetables as they did not have a fridge, thus they could only buy a bunch of green onions and fry them with batter. They were cheap and delicious. It was a pity that they were hard to digest and were quite greasy. Alicia and Mrs. nchard could not have them for every meal due to these reasons. Nevertheless, this dish made their daily life better as it could really satisfy one''s cravings! Chapter 212 Chapter 212 A faint sadness shed across Alicia''s eyes as she thought of the past. However, upon lifting her head, her eyes were shining with a smile blooming on her face. "Hubby, you should eat some eggs. It''s good for your body! An egg a day keeps the doctor away!" A simple breakfast ended amidst theirughter. As usual, Alicia kept away all the dishes away and had them washed. For her, it was only a simple matter as she had been doing chores for years. Hence, even if there were more dishes for her to wash, she would not feel being treated unfairly at all. On the other hand, Frederick''s heart ached as he looked at Alicia. She was too thoughtful and considerate for her own good, always handling everything on her own, without anyone knowing. God knew how many times she had been bullied and taken advantage of like this. "From now on, just let our servant wash the dishes! I''ll have Ms. McGowan move over in these two days." "It''s fine, there''s not much to wash anyway. I can get it done in a couple of minutes! Besides, I''m kind of a clean freak myself too. I won''t feel assured that the dishes washed by other people are clean. I''ll end up washing it again anyway, heh!" Eventually, all the dishes were ced on the disinfection rack as they bantered. Alicia washed her hands and continued, "I like our life now with no one disturbing... just the two of us." It was rare that both of them came back home for meals together. It was not difficult for Alicia to prepare meals for two either. The most important thing was that she did not want anyone to supervise her. She was used to doing things by herself over the years. It made her felt aplished and free. The servants maye over once in a while to clean up the rooms and do theundry, helping her with part of the household chores. She wasfortable with this arrangement. Coincidentally, Frederick too, was ustomed to loneliness and disliked being disturbed. He smiled and agreed with Alicia. He also felt happy and cozy with a life like this. After the meal, they returned to their bedroom. Frederick answered two calls while Alicia took two more pills to make sure the fever waspletely gone. She then took a cotton ball and applied the ointment. "Okay, email the contract to meter," Frederick said. "There''s no rush! We''ll talk about it next week." Alicia turned her head and looked at the man who was standing straight and tall. He had a lean figure and broad shoulders. He looked like a god as the golden sun shone on him, making him look strong and steady, inexplicably reassuring. She was visibly smitten by his looks but other thoughts popped up in her mind. He would not be staying here to look after her this day too, would he? She was indeed delighted if he would but she had two pending trantion tasks! After all, she was impatient when it came to working and she could not stand not doing anything all day. Her injuries were mild and the scabs had formed after she applied the ointment. She had forgotten about the pain once she had the slightest recovery. She figured that since she no longer felt difort, she should not beying around doing nothing. Her thinking was such that a second of doing nothing was a second of life wasted. She could not afford to waste any moment in her life! Upon turning around, Frederick saw her sinking into the sofa with her head up in a daze. He stepped forward and rubbed her hair. "What are you thinking about? You seem to be carried away." He sat down, still replying to messages on his phone. At that moment, Alicia came back to her senses. Her eyes rolled around in thought and started glinting with ideas. "Hubby, you must be really busy, right?" His hands paused and he looked up at her for a couple of seconds. He could gauge her thoughts as they had been together for quite a while. As soon as she opened her mouth, her tone gave her ns away to him. Moreover, she was staring at him earnestly, her hands fidgeting. This was a move she would do when she felt strung out. Frederick lowered his head and continued to deal with his messages. Then, he said, "Not really, I''m still fine." "So... do you have any other ns for today?" She actually wanted to know if he was going out. He would not just sit at home apanying her, would he? She would be so restless! Putting down his phone, he asked, "Why? Are you nning to earn some money again?" She pursed her lips like a child who was caught red-handed for stealing candy. She started to fidget with her fingers. Frederick then patted on his thigh, gesturing to her. She bounced off the sofa and went over to sit on hisp while wrapping her arms around his neck. "What are you nning this time?" He looked at her, sitting obediently in his arms. He pped her on the waist lightly. "Nothing... It¡¯s just that there are two drafts that I haven''t handed in yet!" She was embarrassed to tell him the truth. This was a private job that she took, therefore she had to do it in her free time. Her serious work attitude was one of the traits that Frederick admired and liked about her. This was especially when he saw her in a hurry, rushing to finish her work. She would exude immense vigor and appeared full of life, making people around her feel energized too. This was the opposite of Danica. This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. He felt positivity when he was with Alicia as if the sun had shone upon him. As for Danica, she always made him feel gloomy and sad as if the world was gray. Sometimes, he would sympathize with her but it was too depressive and ufortable for him! The life one would live depended on the people one chose to spend it with. At this moment, Frederick understood. Every moment with Alicia made him feel genuine emotions and it was so exciting that time flew by. In the past, he always felt that time was running slow as if days wore off like years. "You can work but don''t push yourself too hard," he said. Alicia''s eyes sparkled. She excitedly gave a peck on his cheek and replied, "Okay! Hubby, you''re the most considerate person I know!" He was speechless as this was his first time seeing someone who was so happy to be doing work. She was about to get up and head to work when he pulled her back. "What''s the hurry? I''m not done talking!" There was more? Alicia thought. After a pause, his hand that was on herp, lifted the corners of her clothes the next second. Her immediate reaction from the startle was to grab his hand. "Hubby?" The sun was still up and he wanted to do it already? They just did it the night before! Frederick''s judging, cold eyes narrowed at her as if he was able to see through her. Her heart was throbbing in panic and her hold on his hand loosened unconsciously. His hand moved up a few inches instead and stopped on her scar. He touched it softly, feeling the uneven surface of the skin. "Where was this from? How did he know about this?" he questioned in a rather icy voice. Her heart skipped a beat and she realized that he was not done with the incident with Jeremy. She had let her guard down too soon! She pursed her mouth into a thin line and started to twist her hands aimlessly. Just before she started to speak, his cold voice came, "Tell me the truth. No lies allowed!" Her heart winced as she thought of what had happened. She sighed and answered in a low voice, "I did it myself! I stabbed my leg." Frederick was shocked and his eyes widened. Did she really hurt herself? "What happened? Why?" "I went to a hotel to deliver manuscripts... and well, I identally got drugged. I was scared that I''d fall unconscious and that someone would r*pe... I was afraid of falling asleep, hence I stabbed myself with a knife... Luckily, I met Jeremy. He saved me and took me to the hospital that day," she exined. Only then did she remember how Jeremy knew this ce. She bit her lower lip and continued, "He was the one who sent me back here the next day!" Upon hearing her words, Frederick suddenly recalled that when he drove back that day, he saw Alicia covered by Jeremy''s clothes while getting out of Jeremy''s car. Did this happen that night...? Did she hurt her body in order to protect herself? Chapter 213 Chapter 213 Alicia really was a strong and independent woman who loved and valued herself. She was worthy of anyone''s pampering for a lifetime! Feeling sorry for her, Frederick hugged her tightly. No wonder Jeremy woulde to their home with a scar-removing ointment! Frederick med himself for being an irresponsible husband. At this moment, regret overwhelmed him. After pinching her pinkish cheeks gently, he leaned down and gave her an adoring, deep kiss. "Silly! You''re so silly! Promise me not to go to dangerous ces like this again! Didn''t you find it suspicious when you were asked to go to a hotel? If anything happens, call me immediately! Always put your safety first, okay?" She even stabbed herself with a knife. Was she not afraid of losing her life? Upon thinking that she was so desperate to protect her body while willing to give herself to him, she must have loved him. She would not let anyone touch her but him. Frederick was inexplicably moved. However, her safety and her life were the most important to him, more than anything else. "Okay! I''ll be more careful!" Alicia replied. After nodding, she curled up in front of his chest. Although staying alive was important, if she were assaulted, she would rather end her life! Moreover, despite all the twists and turns in their marriage, it was indeed an unforgettable journey for her. No matter what she had felt for him, love or gratitude, one thing she was sure of was that she liked to be with him. She loved the way Frederick hugged her and loved her. Although there were some sad moments, he was the closest to her for the past three years after all. This feeling was different to her. Marriage was not easy. People have said that no matter how much a couple loved each other, they would have thought about divorce two-third of the time in their life! Despite that, as long as they cared about each other and there was moreughter than tears, it was a marriage worth holding on to. Perhaps when they have grown old together, they would realize that it was actually not that bad! Falling in love was easy. What was hard was to maintain the rtionship. Alicia cherished her current life very much. At least for this moment, she had not thought about leaving him. After knowing what happened on that day thoroughly, Frederick let her go. "Okay, now go and do your trantion work! I''ll bring you out in the afternoon and we''ll be back before night," he voiced. "Okay! Your wish is mymand!" She went to turn on theputer while he headed to the study with his phone. At noon, both of them were still full from breakfast. After a short rest, they changed their clothes and went out together. That day, they wore matching couple outfits. Frederick had a casual shirt paired with ck trousers while Alicia wore a thin, loose sweater paired with slim ck pants. They held their hands and walked on the streets, making a beautiful couple. Two of them strolled around in the shopping mall. Suddenly, Frederick was pulled into a clothing store by Alicia. "Their clothes are having a discount! I''ll go and pick a dress or two. Since you tore and threw my clothes, you have topensate me!" She grinned and was about to head over to the discount section when he pulled her back. "Look at you!" They were out shopping and she wanted to choose discounted clothes which were obviously not of thetest collections? She would be buying outdated fashion. What was wrong with her? He walked her to the tform with the new clothing products. "Don''t simply buy trash! Go and choose from thetest ones." She shook her head at him cutely and eximed, "You just don''t know when to live in moderation, don''t you?" Nevertheless, she went off to choose the clothes happily. Since someone was willing to pay for her, she felt like she deserved it! ording to her preference, she chose a casual chiffon shirt paired with shorts, which was simple but fashionable. If she paired it with leggings, this outfit couldst for three seasons. After that, she chose a slim top paired with a long skirt. She also paired it with a coat, making her look more elegant and not shabby for any formal asion. Feeling satisfied, she went to show Frederick her new outfit. "Hubby, do I look pretty?" "You look good but the pants are too short!" he replied. What was she nning to do wearing something so revealing? He took out the shorts in her hand, meaning a ''no''. "It''s a set and they can''t be sold separately. Besides, I like it!" She reached her hand out and took it back from him. She shook his hand and pleaded adorably, "I always wear ck leggings with shorts!" He remembered all her ck leggings that were at home and finally agreed, "Okay!" They walked out of the store as Alicia held Frederick''s arm. She had not felt so rxed for a long time. Next, Frederick went into the sleepwear gallery next door and chose two revealing nightdresses for her ording to his preferences, even choosing one which was bright red in color. Alicia was stupefied, almost choking on her saliva as her face blushed furiously. How were people supposed to wear these thin, almost transparent dresses with spaghetti straps? Alicia was too embarrassed to pick them but Frederick was actually unabashed as he paid for them at the counter! She pouted in disapproval as they exited the store. Meanwhile, his eyes were all smiles. He held her hand with their fingers linked together, his heart pounding in delight. "Are you hungry? Let''s go and have some food. What do you want to eat?" "Steak!" She finally stopped pouting and smiled. He pinched her on the cheek and said, "Sure, let''s go!" He held the shopping bags in one hand while the other was wrapped another around her waist. They talked andughed all their way in a cheerful mood. On the other side of the street, there was a familiar figure standing there. It was Danica. She had chased after them in her high heels while carrying bags in her arms. However, she lost their tracks after following them for two streets'' distance. This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. Alicia and Frederick entered a private room in a sophisticated restaurant, ordering steak and other dishes. Soon, their food was served. Alicia eagerly grabbed the cutlery, about to pounce on the food. "Hubby, let''s eat!" Frederick knocked her knife away. "You''re a hungry one! It''s still sizzling, you''ll hurt your own hand! Wait for it to cool off a bit, have the sd if you''re hungry." She shook her head and replied, "No, I want to eat it now! It was all because of you that I''ve been so tired every night; I need to eat!" She sulked dramatically and changed into a big smile as she bit at her fork. Frederick was about to say something when his phone rang. He saw Danica''s name disyed on the screen and he did not answer the call. He hung up instantly and sent her a message. "Call youter." He then put his phone into silent mode. Alicia had already started eating her steak and her lips reddened due to the spice. She took a sip on her cold juice happily like a mouse who just had a block of cheese. He helped her cut up the rest of the steak into small pieces and said, "Slow down, there''s no rush. We can get more if it''s not enough!" He was about to eat when his phone lit up again, causing him to furrow his eyebrows. "Is it something urgent?" Chapter 214 Chapter 214 Looking at Frederick, Alicia thought that he might have something urgent to do. She stopped eating and asked, "Who was that? If you''re busy, I can finish all these by myself. But, before you go, have some of this!" She pushed all the potato wedges to his front. Frederick returned to his senses. He gave a small smile and replied, "It''s okay, I''m not going anywhere. I''m staying with you today! Hurry up and eat! It won''t taste as good if the dishes cool off completely." This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. He was indeed getting hungry. He shoved a potato wedge into his mouth before replying to Danica''s messages. [Where are you? What exactly are you busy doing these days?] [Why don¡¯t you answer my call?] [Are you with another woman? I saw you...] [Are you avoiding me?] Looking at all the messages shing on his phone, he was utterly annoyed. He thought of ignoring Danicatogive her some time to prepare before he talked things out with her. Of course, it would be better if she got the hint and figured things out on her own. He did not expect that his ns would turn into a mess after Alicia''s ident. At this moment, he was displeased at Danica. He did not even want to see her name on his phone. He no longer beat around the bush as he replied, "I''m with my wife! If there''s anything, call Chet!'' After that, he turned off his phone and continued the meal. From across the table, Alicia put some fish fillets on his te. "Hubby, these are your favorite!" During their lunch, Alicia could not stop talking. As soon as she thought of something interesting, she would tell Frederick everything in detail. He was fairly interested in listening to her talk. When he had things to deal with, she would obediently silence herself and continue eating. Regardless of whether she trusted him, she would casually ask about the people who contacted him but she would never press on with further questions. He felt rxed around her because of this. Once he settled his business, he would find that she had arranged all the newly- served dishes for him and added food to his te. He was touched by her considerate, sweet gestures. They had their lunch for a long time that day, warmth and happiness surrounding them. On the other hand, Danica was in disbelief as she received Frederick''s reply. She grasped her phone, staring at the message. Her hands were trembling. Did he reject her call to be with another woman? He was busy? That was because he was with another woman! He was actually... taking care of another woman''s feelings? Upon walking out of the restaurant, Alicia''s belly bulged slightly. She had a satisfied smile. "I''m so full! Their steak was great!" "If you like it, I''ll bring you here more often!" "Okay!" She held his hand and said, "Let''s go for a walk before going back. I''m so stuffed, I need to digest the food!" "Sure!" Frederick held her hand and looked back. He noticed that her neck was exposed in the cold air and her clothes were quite thin as well. The sky was getting darker and the air was growing chilly. They returned to the car, cing all the things they have bought inside it. He then took out his jacket and put it on her. "Don''t you know to dress warmer when you''re outside? Your clothes are so thin, what if you catch a cold again?" He pulled the jacket snug and tight around her, and the thought of her in Jeremy''s jacket appeared out of nowhere. Frederick stroked her face and tidied her hair. "From now on, you''re not allowed to wear other men''s clothing. You can only wear mine, you got that?" She looked better in his clothes! This thought had never crossed his mind. In the past, when any woman''s scent identally got on his clothes, he would have been in disdain, wanting to throw them away immediately. Despite that, he gave his jacket to Alicia at this moment. "Alright! You smell so nice, I like the smell of your jacket too," Alicia replied. She pointed to another area of the street which had a lot of men''s clothing. She held his hand and said, "Let''s get some clothes for you too! I''ll feel bad if I''m the only one who bought so many." Alicia''s brain was running speedily. What if he demanded to have her that night as a return for buying her clothes when they went home? She could not let him have an excuse to do it and tire her out again! "Sure! That is so thoughtful of you," he replied, not knowing what she was up to this time. He saw her eyes full of mischief and knew that it was not as simple as she said. Nevertheless, he did not think about it much and led her to the area. "Just tell me if there''s anything you like. We don''t get to do this often, you know that?" He had especially taken leave for two days to apany her. Who knew when would be their next outing together? He even skipped a meeting a couple of days ago. He could imagine the pending work and all the things he had to catch up with when he returned to his office! "Of course! Since you love me so much, I must think of whatever you are missing!" Alicia replied. They strolled on the streets leisurely. Alicia ended up window shopping as she knew all of Frederick''s clothes were custom-made. She realized that she had never bought him a gift before. However, it was hard for her to give him a satisfying present due to her finance and his wealth. Even so, she wanted to get him something. She secretly sighed in glum. Her gaze fell across a row of patterned neckties and she pulled him over. "Do you like this?" She chose a blue-ck tie with a subtle pattern and held it near to Frederick''s neck. It matched him very well but she felt that the quality was not up to par even with her standards! Frederick was about to say something when he noticed her gaze turning nk. He turned around and saw Jeremy, who was standing right at the entrance. Jeremy was staring at both Frederick and Alicia. He looked back to see that she had already put the tie back. "What a bummer! Hubby, let''s go somewhere else. What a wet nket!" What a coincidence! She was happily shopping and he showed up all of a sudden. Alicia was really agitated. Frederick also disliked Alicia and Jeremy exchanging gazes. He held her waist lightly, standing in their line of sight. "Sure! The shoes over there look nice!" They left from another entrance and went straight into a high-end women''s shoe store. They walked around the store and a pair of t leather shoes caught Alicia''s attention. It was very stylish and uniquely designed. One of the shoes had a smiley face on it while its pair had a sad face on it. Alicia found it adorable. She showed them to Frederick while tugging at his arm. "I want these...1'' Why did she have such a bizarre taste in things? Frederick wondered. They did not look like a pair, they seemed more like they were mismatched! How did she find these dowdy shoes beautiful? Meanwhile, the salesperson started to promote the shoes enthusiastically. "You have really good taste, these are our limited edition collection this year. There are only a total of 500 pairs around the world and we only have one pair of these for every shoe size! Since they fit you so well, it must be your luck! I guarantee that these are one of a kind. Look at the smiley face and sad face. It means that no matter if you''re feeling good or bad, once you wear them on, the path you walk will get better and better!" The salesperson was really persuasive. She made Alicia like the shoes even more. Chapter 215 Chapter 215 "Although it''s a limited edition, the price of the shoes is fairly eptable. It''s only 39999 dors. Not to mention how suitable it looks on a fashionable and beautifuldy like you..." the salesperson continued. ncing at the shoes on her feet, Frederick did not warm up to them. He still thought that they looked utterly ugly. "Do these really look good? I think you should try the others. These just look like shoes for children though." The shoes were weird enough with furs attached to them. The style became worse with their ''unique'' design, different on each side. Upon hearing that, the salesperson was amused. "Sir, you must be joking! This asymmetrical style is the newest trend this year! There''s always a little girl living in every woman''s heart after all. That''s the reason why these cute styles are getting popr over recent years. Look at thatdy over there! The shoes she''s wearing have a simr style as our product. This design is a must- have for this season. Your beautiful girlfriend seems to like it, why don''t you buy a pair for her?" "Hubby ¡ª" Alicia turned around and wrapped her arms around his waist, pleading with him. She had clearly fallen for the shoes and could not wait to buy them. "Would you buy this for me, please? I want it!" "Alright," he replied as he saw that she liked the shoes so much. He was about to reach for his wallet when his phone started vibrating. He reached for his phone instead and went to the side after making a gesture. Alicia''s arms were empty as he left. She thought that he was not going to buy her the shoes and her excitement faded. All of a sudden, the degrading, piercing voice from years ago crept into her head. "She''s just a gold- digger who''ll do anything for money. I have evidence to prove that she was the one who seduced the intiff..." "This is a video recording in a store. She was willing to hug a man just for a piece of clothing worth 1000 dors! She kissed the man when he refused! This was what happened in public with all the customers watching them. It''s not hard to see that she is much worse in a closed office with only her and the intiff. She seduced the intiff, and when she failed to get money from him, she was angered in embarrassment and assaulted the intiff on purpose!" "She is shameless, immoral, and indulges in luxury items. It is apparent that she is used to getting all kinds of stuff for free. This is not the first time she seduced men with her looks to earn herself some pocket money!" "She has many boyfriends, and she has seduced and manipted them all in the same way to get their money!" Her enthusiasm vanished at that second. The footage was actually taken when she was shopping with Jeremy during their time as a couple. She never expected that a small moment in her daily life would be used a proof for the usation. The assault, the footage, being used and humiliated at the court, and her inability to defend herself even though that was not the truth... all of it made her wanted to end her life at that time. It was not that she could not afford the clothes. She just wished for Jeremy to buy it for her as a gift since they were sweetly in love. How did she make the same mistake again? The mundane and normal, daily lives full of happiness... Who knew if it would turn into another weapon someday in the future? Truth can be twisted easily by rumors and lies even if she had done nothing wrong and held her head up high! Biting her lower lip, she sat down and took the shoes off, changing back to her own shoes. "Miss, you look really good in these. Are you sure you don''t want it?" the salesperson asked. "I''m sure. Thanks!" she replied. As soon as Frederick returned, he saw that she had taken off the shoes, visibly unhappy with a dark expression. He got flustered inexplicably. N?velDrama.Org is the owner. She would not think that he was stingy with the money and did not want to buy it for her, would she? He raised his hand and said, "Wait, wrap them up for me!" He walked toward Alicia and held her waist, asking her gently, "Didn''t you like them very much? It''s not even expensive. We can buy them for you to wear however you want. I only left to take a phone call, you aren''t mad, right?" He rubbed her hair and took out his credit card. Then, he took the shoes from the salesperson. He pushed her back on the seat and put them on her feet. "Just wear that pair of shoes. It''s already yours," he said. He did it naturally without much thought. Meanwhile, the salesperson was astonished and there were gasps of envy in the store. The salesperson was dumbfounded before she came to her senses and went to the counter to finish the transaction. Another staff came and helped to pack Alicia''s old shoes. After that, Frederick led Alicia out of the store. Alicia looked down at her feet from time to time. She was feeling giddy as she really liked the shoes. The main reason that she felt upset was not because of the shoes, but because of the painful past she experienced. She was still afraid of the incident to this day. In the past, she thought that shopping made her feel happy even when she threw tantrums. She never expected that it nearly became evidence that would ruin her life. After walking for a while, she started to feel dread. She realized that even the most expensive shoes would pinch her feet. She slowed down unknowingly. From time to time, she would scoot her feet forward to the front of the shoes as they were pinching her heels, hurting her. She trailed behind Frederick, the distance between them growing bigger. Frederick was replying to a message and kept looking at his phone. He sensed that Alicia was no longer near him. He turned around and saw her plodding slowly, pulling a long face. He thought that she was still upset. He walked back toward her and asked, "What''s wrong? Are you still mad at me because of a pair of shoes?" He poked her at the forehead, speechless. "You''re such a child! The shoes aren''t even pretty, are they worth it? It''s not that I wasn''t buying it, I was interrupted by a phone call. As long as you like it, I''ll buy it no matter the cost! So stop sulking!" Alicia could not help but hug him. She shook her head and exined, "No, I''m not upset about that... It''s the shoes, I think they''re pinching my feet." She would be unhappy for sure if Frederick did not buy them. But, unlike three years ago, she would not argue with him on the street just for this. When Alicia was with Jeremy, she really thought that Jeremy refused to get her the dress because he did not love her. He had exined that the reason he did not want to buy it was that the dress was too short and the neckline was low. It was not that he did not want to buy it nor he found it expensive but he just did not want her to wear that dress. However, she was stubborn at that time. She thought that she needed him to buy her the dress even if she would never wear it. She would not ept any reasoning andpromises! Now that she thought about it, she may really have been unreasonable. In the end, they returned to the store after they had left. Jeremy bought the dress for her, calling her "a child" like Frederick did. Despite that, she felt happy when she saw him pay. Men did not understand. She did not want the clothes nor did she care about riches or rags. She only wanted them to listen to her, to give in to her, to tolerate her temper, and adore her. She had a deep impression of the incident. That little blue dress even appeared in the court of herwsuit. She could never forget it even if she wanted to. With her lips pressed, she looked at Frederick sheepishly. She had insisted on the shoes and yet this happened after a mere few steps of walking. Wasn''t this too embarrassing? Wouldn''t this give him another reason to critic the shoes? "Then, let''s change back to your old shoes." He took the bag and was about to take her old shoes out. She stopped him while shaking her head, "My ankle is worn anyway, the old shoes will hurt too." She tiptoed and wrapped her arms around his neck. "Hubby, would you carry me on your back just for a while?" There was a pharmacy up ahead. They could stop by and get a band-aid! On the other hand, Jeremy was watching them from afar. The familiar sight of the couple evoked his memories. He remembered the time when he bought Alicia clothes that summer and he could not hold his frustration. Chapter 216 Chapter 216 Frederick squinted at Alicia. Obviously, something was bothering her as her expression was unnatural. She seemed to be making choices in her mind. Alicia started to beg Frederick coquettishly, even pulling and tagging him. She even tried to cover his eyes with her hands. "Hubby, I could cover your face if you feel embarrassed to carry me. Nobody will recognize you. Could you carry me to the pharmacy, please? Thest time you carried me all the way to the hospital, I was already unconscious. I couldn''t remember any of your ''love''. Could you do it again so that I could embed this important moment in my memory?" Alicia begged while pulling him gently on the arm. Leaning against him defiantly, Frederick could see her ravishing look. Under the moonlight, her beauty was as picturesque as a painting. Alicia was so good at convincing. Clearly, she was talking her way in to get Frederick to carry her and she managed to persuade him. She even made him feel over the moon listening to her words. Frederick raised his hand and pinched her on the cheeks. "So in your words, carrying you would be an act of love. Wouldn''t that make not carrying you an act of hatred?" Who was she deceiving? Since she was also covering his eyes, the onlookers would definitely think they are a bunch of weird people. Plus, wouldn''t they stick out like a sore thumb? Her facies were always so refreshing to Frederick. That mouth of hers was like a rose; tempting but with thorns. Her words could be as alluring as honey sometimes while other times, they could provoke one''s anger like a volcano eruption. "Tee-hee! Thank you, Hubby!" With her sweet voice, Alicia took the initiative to kiss him on the cheek and whisper to Frederick, "Just carry me once, please?" While getting convinced by Alicia, a scene caught Frederick''s eyes. Frederick saw a couple across the road. It was a thin man who was carrying a girl on his back. The woman was obviouslyrger in size than the man. The man seemed tired of carrying her but every two steps he took, they were giggling. It was a warm scene to watch. Perhaps, this is love in its most pleasing state! Frederick thought. Seeing the couple across the road, Frederick felt there wasn''t any reason for him not to carry his own wife on his back. Not to mention that Alicia was slimmer than the woman across the road. The man across the street even tried his best even though he could barely carry the woman on his back. Suddenly, Frederick crouched and said, "Hop on!" "Yeah! You are the best, Hubby!" With her sessful persuasion, Alicia felt delighted. She kissed Frederick on the cheeks twice before making her way to his back. "Am I heavy, Hubby?" At first, Frederick thought that he would feel ufortable. But, he actually felt warmed by Alicia; her soft body leaning on him, the sound of her breath around his ears, and her faint fragrance. This feeling was like being apanied by someone on the road at night. No matter how long the journey was, he would never feel lonely or discouraged. "Well, it feels like a tiny mountain is pressing on me!" Frederick replied. Frederick turned his head and nced at her. His raspy voice became incredibly sexy at that moment. "But, I can endure a little more weight!" "Tee-hee!" Frederick''s words amused Alicia. She rested her head on his shoulder and swung her feet lightly from time to time while admiring her new shoes. Words were not needed at the moment, and Alicia stayed silent and enjoyed the moment for the next 10-meter distance. She felt extremely blessed at that moment. "Hubby, I wish..." I wished that you could carry me on your back forever and we could always be as happy as we were now! Alicia secretly thought so. Before she continued speaking, Alicia suddenly realized that she was being greedy. Shocked by her own thoughts, she stuttered. "What''s the matter? What are you trying to say? Finish the sentence." Frederick slowed down unconsciously. Upon arriving at the pharmacy, Alicia jumped down. She even helped him to tidy up his clothes. Then, she shook her head slightly and replied to Frederick''s question. "No, I just feel... so happy!" She was hoping that time would stop for her. Alicia stopped the conversation. She was scared that her expectation would be a disappointment if she were too greedy. She was also afraid of ruining this wonderful moment. Frederick actually felt the same way. He stroked her hair gently and said, "Silly girl! You''re too easily satisfied." "Now wait here, I''ll go in and get some band-aids for you!" Frederick continued. Looking at Frederick''s tall figure, Alicia held on to his zer tightly and her face was beaming with joyful smiles. Meanwhile, Jeremy was looking at them from the store behind. His eyes were dull and his face was pale. He was thinking of all the moments with Alicia; how she convinced him to carry her on his back, how she was picking on him. Her voice started to echo in Jeremy''s mind "Jeremy, carry me, please? I can''t walk anymore..." "I''m so happy! Jeremy, can you carry me for the rest of my life?" "I like your back. I like my time with you too. I like how you are carrying me right now... You are only allowed to carry me and I will only let you carry me. We''ll stick together like this forever!" "Jeremy, come and chase me! Quick, quick!" "Don''t touch me there! It tickles!" Suddenly, countless voices were lingering in Jeremy''s head. He felt that his head was about to explode and he was so hopeless. He felt depressed. After buying some band- aids and other medical items, Frederick walked out of the pharmacy. Alicia amused him as she literally stood there obediently and did not move at all. She was adorable when she behaved. Frederick crouched down. Then, he applied the band-aid on both Alicia''s injured ankle. He stood up and asked, "Does it feel better?" Alicia tapped her feet lightly. "Yeah! It doesn''t hurt anymore!" she replied while shaking her head. Alicia lowered her head and raised her leg. She looked at the shoes again and again. She even gently patted the fur attached to get it fluffy again. Looking at her series of actions, Frederick rolled his eyes. "I don''t get how you''re still willing to wear such ufortable shoes. I don''t even know why you insisted on keeping them!" The shoes were just punishment to Alicia''s feet. "Well, you spent a lot of money on them. Besides, they are adorable! My mood gets better just by looking at it. Plus, you have to try it before you know whether the shoes fit. We should always give everything a try, right?" Alicia replied. Even though the shoes were pinching her feet, Alicia still feltfortable wearing them. Her words inspired Frederick to think about their marriage. "Are you saying the shoes resemble a marriage?" Of course! In the beginning, Frederick never thought that he would have such an intimate rtionship with Alicia. Even though they were married, it was just a show to him. One reason was that she was pregnant at that time and another reason was his grandmother. Deep down, Frederick disliked Alicia. That feeling was definitely hatred. Never in a second, he would like her at that moment Content is property of N?velDrama.Org. But, because of Alicia, Frederick changed himself and abandoned the life he had nned for himself. At present, their rtionship was getting better. They were getting along on everything and Frederick was satisfied with his current life. Alicia looked at her shoes from time to time. From her happy expression, Frederick knew that she really liked the shoes. Suddenly, the shoes weren''t as ugly as he thought. "It''s gettingte. Let''s go home," Frederick said while putting his arms on her shoulder. "Okay!" Along the way back to their car, they were giggling happily. During the ride, Alicia was talking non- stop. She couldn''t stop chattering the whole ride. She didn''t even notice that her cell phone was shing from iing messages. Chapter 217 Chapter 217 Alicia and Frederick talked and giggled along the way before they got into the car. Although it was not a perfect day, it was not too bad either. By the time they reached home, Alicia had already fallen asleep in the car. This was the first time that Frederick was totally ignored by a woman. Apparently, Alicia didn''t feel any pressure staying with Frederick either. Instead, she dozed off beside him. Looking at her, who was sitting on the shotgun, Frederick felt she was different from the others. It was trulyfortable being by her side. After parking, Frederick carried her off the car. On their way to the door, Alicia was woken up by his movement. "Urn... Hubby? We''re home? Why didn''t you wake me up?" While rubbing her eyes, Frederick was about to put her down. Suddenly, she wrapped her hands tightly around his neck and said, "I''m not fully awake yet! Just hold me a little longer." Alicia raised her tone while keeping her eyes shut tightly. Looking at her series of actions, Frederick couldn''t help but chuckle. "Sweetheart, are you sleep-talking?" "Why is she so adorable? I''m just carrying her. What''s so exciting about it? It''s not like I never carried her before," Frederick thought. "Yeah... And it is a serious one!" Alicia replied She nodded enthusiastically and hugged Frederick tighter. She couldn''t get enough of this moment. Thus, Frederick carried her and made his way to the door. Upon putting her down at the door, Alicia felt contented and delightful. Once Frederick returned to their room, his phone started to vibrate. He exined to Alicia that it was some emails on auction and bidding. Then, he went to the study room. Alicia could feel that it was some important business, therefore instead of bothering him, she went to the bathroom to take a shower herself. Alicia was a little tired as she had been out for almost a day. After showering, she helped Frederick to prepare some clothes to change after his shower. Then, she went and reorganized the clothes they just bought. Frederick saw Aliciabing the fur on those shoes they bought with a brush upon entering the room. Looking at Alicia, who was holding her treasured shoes, he felt liberated from all his troubles. "Wow, you really love the shoes. Are you nning to sleep with them?" Frederick couldn''t help but tease her. "You''re so mean for making fun of me! I want to clean it up before keeping them. Now go and take a bath! I''ve already prepared your clothes for you to change. It was a tiring day! I will be done with this soon," Alicia replied. Picking up the nightdress he just bought, Frederick said to Alicia, "Well, it''s not good to waste my money too. Remember to put on your new nightdress!" Upon finishing his sentence, he turned and walked into the bathroom. Looking at the nightdress she was wearing, Alicia took a nce at the bag at the corner. Her face reddened immediately. That skimpy nightdress? She would rather die than put it on! She would not wear it even if it were for Frederick! Gritting her teeth, Alicia pulled a face at the bathroom door. Later, she tidied up her shoes and put the packing bags into the wardrobe. The sound of water could be heard from the bathroom. Alicia wanted to wash her hands before going to bed. While waiting, she suddenly remembered something and reached for her phone in her bag. Looking at the screen, there were six missed calls. Alicia was surprised by the number disyed. "Why does this number seem so familiar? Is it Jeremy''s number?" Alicia thought. She had seen his number several times but she didn¡¯t save it. Sometimes, she was afraid that she couldn''t control herself! But, why did he call her so many times? It didn''t make sense at all! Looking at the call logs, the calls were all made within thest hour! At that instant, Alicia was wondering, "What''s happening?" Suddenly, the phone rang again. It was the same number! Could it be that she remembered the wrong number? After a moment of hesitation, she still answered the call and said, "Hello?" "Ally! I want to see you! I have something to tell you!" The familiar voice with an eager tone was heard. It even sounded like amand. A whileter, Alicia''s started to get a little furious. "Pretty sure you call the wrong number." What was wrong with him calling in the middle of the night? If Lindsay knew about this, surely she woulde and bang at her door! Alicia didn''t have time for this kind of drama! When Alicia was about to hang up, Jeremy started to speak in an anxious tone, "Don''t you wanna know why I did this to you?" Hearing his words, Alicia stopped. She put the phone back to her ear and listened to what Jeremy was about to say. "Don''t you wanna know why I got close with you in the past? Why did I leave you at the wedding? Haven''t you thought that I might have no choice but to do this? Ally, we''ve been together for so long. Can''t you tell that my love for you is genuine? Can''t you really feel it? Have you thought about why I came back to Casterwich City? Have you really forgotten everything we had in the past?" Content is property of N?velDrama.Org. Alicia grabbed her phone tighter and her heart started to ache. Of course, she wanted to know! Her father was still lying in the hospital but she didn''t dare to mention him. What if there really was something going on in the dark that Alicia and her mother didn''t know about? What if they would never stop before achieving their goals? Wasn''t it easy for them to kill a brain-dead patient silently? After a short pause, Alicia asked in pain, "Why?" "Let''s meet! I will tell you everything. No matter what you want to know, I will tell you! Ally, I want to meet you so bad right now. Can we meet now, Ally?" Obviously, Jeremy was not his usual self. Even his tone sounded abnormal that moment. Although Alicia was curious about what Jeremy was about to tell her, the sound of the shower in the bathroom had stopped and caused Alicia to shudder unconsciously. "I really want to know but I will not meet you! Not this time and never in the future! It''s been three years. Knowing the truth or not, it no longer matters to me. After all, it¡¯s over between you and me! Don''t call me again!" Upon finishing her words, Alicia immediately hung up. The call disrupted her mood. However, her phone rang two seconds after she hung up. This time, Alicia was confident that something was wrong with Jeremy. It was so unusual of him to do this! The self-protection instinct she has cultivated for a long time made her shut down her phone intuitively. She couldn''t meet him when he was not sane. Not to mention Frederick was still with her... She must not let Jeremy ruin her life again. Even if she couldn''t be with Frederick forever, she didn''t want the reason for them to divorce to be Jeremy. She would not make the same mistake for a second time. She would not give him another chance! Alicia fisted her hands tightly while closing her eyes. Momentster, a pair of warm arms were wrapped around her waist. A soft male voice could be heard. "Why are you standing here? I thought you wanted to get an early rest?" Chapter 218 Chapter 218 Alicia immediately came to her senses, turned her head, and smiled at him. "I was waiting for you! My hands are dirty. Let me wash them first." Alicia turned around and ran towards the bathroom. Seeing her excitement, Frederick couldn''t stop staring at her. Then, he walked to the bed andy down. Soon, a figure came out of the bathroom and rushed directly into his arms. "Can you hug me to sleep tonight?" Alicia''s mind was suddenly flooded with memories of the past and it made her want to do something with Frederick. Thus, she started to rub herself in his arms. "Sweetheart, could you stop moving? Aren''t you tired?" Apparently, Frederick had no resistance to Alicia. She had been lustful for the past two days and that day was a tiring day as well. But when she gave him the sign, Frederick, who had always been proud of his self- control, was somehow unable to control himself. "I want to get more tired so that I can sleep better!" With Alicia''s enthusiastic and passionate invitation, how could Frederick still hold his ground? He lowered his head and held her face. Then he leaned in for a soft kiss, just like a veil falling on her sensual red lips. With the guidance of the moonlight, they performed the most beautiful and charming scenery in bed all night long. After that day, their rtionship improved significantly. The next day, when Alicia woke up early in the morning, Frederick was long gone. Sheid back down into the bed and touched the slightly sunken pillow next to her. Her happiness was shown on her face. N?velDrama.Org is the owner. She got out of bed and stretched her body. Then, she ran into the bathroom and washed up happily thinking, "What a beautiful day!" Carrying the bag, Alicia went to open the door. She was surprised by Chet, who was standing in front of the door. "Anything I can help you with?" she asked. What was Chet doing here early in the morning? Did hee to tell her something? Strange. Why wouldn''t Chet just call her? Just when Alicia reached for her phone, Chet started to speak in a deep voice, "Miss nchard, I''m sorry!" "What?" Inexplicably, she was shocked by his words as well. What did he mean? "About what happened at Hiddleson Hotel, it was all my mistake. I identally switched the phone number and caused a misunderstanding. It even got you injured. It was my fault. Please ept my sincere apologies. Please forgive me!" Initially, Chet was there to return her car after doing some regr maintenance. However, Chet always felt that it was his mistake that Alicia almost got killed, and he had always felt guilty about it. Hence, he parked the car but he did not leave immediately afterward. If anything happened to her, Frederick would definitely punish him, not to mention Chet would me himself for the rest of his life!. To him, it was important to clear the air. So this was what Chet was talking about! Alicia thought. Suddenly, she remembered that Frederick had also said that it was an ident. Currently, someone came to apologize for that incident. Alicia was shocked at first but felt delighted afterward. After all, this proved that Frederick was telling the truth. He didn''t intend for her to apany the merchants. "Oh, I see! I''ve already forgotten about it, so should you too! As you can see, I am fine now. No worries! You don''t have toe all the way just to apologize. I''m not ming you at all!" Alicia said. If Alicia were to be mad at someone, it should be Frederick who she should be mad at. How could it be Chet who took the me? Alicia felt relieved. She smiled at Chet and went out the door. "If there''s nothing, please excuse me. I''m runningte for my work. My incentive will be taken away if I''mte. Bye!" Waving at Chet, Alicia rushed to her car. Meanwhile, Chet was shocked and left dumbfounded at the door for a moment. When he came to apologize, he actually prepared himself to be scolded, even getting pped. But unexpectedly, Alicia didn''t care at all. She evenforted him. Alicia was busy from the moment she got back to the office. She had no time to think about what had happened the day before. Her schedule was so hectic that she had no time to bother about Jeremy, who seemed to have gone crazy recently. After finishing her job, she finally took a sigh of relief. She got up from her seat and went to make a cup of coffee. As soon as she returned to her seat, her phone rang. She answered and said, "Grandma!" Alicia''s voice was so energetic when she answered the call. Even on the other end, Mrs. Clements could feel that she was in a good mood. "Ally, you seem to be in a good mood today!" "Of course! I was excited to receive a call from you!" Alicia replied. "Really? Thene and visit me. I''ve made some chocte chip cookies! They were all freshly made! Come and have dinner tonight. Then, I''ll pack it with some other gifts I''ve prepared for you. There are so many that there''s no room to keep them anymore!" Listening to Mrs. Clements'' words, Alicia couldn¡¯t help but giggle. Her heart was filled with the warmth of being loved. "Okay, I''ll go tonight! Grandma, I''ve been longing to eat your cookies!" "Sure! Sure! Come over after work. Just the three of us! Frederick is always so busy. Don''t bother about him! Having him as a grandson is like having none. While you, my love, are so much more caring than him!" They chatted for a while before hanging up. In fact, Alicia was thinking about asking Frederick. After all, he always put Mrs. Clements first. But since she asked her not to, Alicia gave up on the idea of asking Frederick. Thinking about it, Frederick really seemed to be very busy recently. He went out early in the morning and returnedte at night. It was just a dinner with Mrs. Clements. Alicia could handle it and she could even pack a portion back for him as well. Just before she put down the phone, there were messages iing. Alicia reached for her phone again and looked at the messages. Soon, she started to feel angry. "Ally, I just want to meet you. Why wouldn''t you give me a chance?" "When will you be free? I can arrange my time to suit yours! Where do you want to meet?" "Half an hour? No. Just ten minutes will do, please?" "I just want to talk to you..." "I miss you. I''m going crazy!" "Please don''t treat me so ruthlessly..." "Answer the phone!" Even though she blocked his number, he would still change a number and continue to message her. She really wondered what she wanted from her. Alicia was so annoyed by all his messages. Finally, she couldn''t stand it anymore. She deleted all the messages and replied to him. "Just tell me what you wanna say! Do you want me to forward all these messages to Lindsay? I am not interested in the past anymore! Can you stop harassing me? Go to hell, motherf*cker!" Alicia even cursed him. "Since when did he be this annoying?" As she finished typing, she identally opened something on herptop. Looking at the screen, she saw a piece of news showing up. "Red Fire Group''s bankruptcy!" "The director of Red Fire Group, whose assets are worth more than ten million dors, was used of his misbehavior. Yesterday, he tried to assault a woman but ended up being beaten by the woman''s boyfriend. Three ribs of his were broken and the injury even caused a hemorrhage in the internal organs. Today, a series of illegal activities have been reported. Thepany has been sued for defrauding many people''s property and a case has been filed. The assets involved are as high as 300 million dors and around 20 women had be their victims. The circumstances of his action were serious, what awaits him is paralysis for life or more than 15 years in prison!" This photo... Wasn'' t that Robert who drugged Alicia? Bankruptcy? Alicia apuded for a while. "Karma¡¯s a b*tch. Serves you right!" Finally! Something great news! On the other hand in Soaver International, Frederick received a message from Danica just after a meeting finished. "Are you going to Grandma''s today?" What was up with her? Didn''t Frederick already make things clear with her? Chapter 219 Chapter 219 Looking at the time, it was already half- past five. "What''s wrong with her? Haven''t I already exined it to her? Why are we visiting Grandma? Why did she choose this time to visit her?¡± Frederick thought. While packing things, Frederick tried to call Danica again. "Sorry, the number you have dialed is currently unavable. Please try againter..." After making two calls in a row, no one answered. Frederick looked back at Danica''s message and found out that it was sent an hour ago. Could it be that she was already on her way? Suddenly, Frederick started to feel anxious, his brows snapping together. "What is she thinking? Grandma will only get pissed when she sees her!" Frederick thought. Just before he was about to head out, thendline on the table rang again. He had no choice but to take care of the iing job. After the slight dy, it was already twenty minutester when he ended the call. Just when Frederick was about to make another call to Danica, she called him first. He immediately answered her call. "Don''t you dare go!" Frederick said in an anxious tone. "You tried calling me just to inform me this?" Frederick could feel her pain from her soft voice. At first, he was shocked but momentster, he softened his voice. "Danica, it''s gettingte now. I thought I have made it clear with you." Apparently, Frederick was implying to Danica not to visit Mrs. Clements! After all, it was his grandma that Danica was seeing. Danica''s current identity would cause awkwardness for sure. Plus, Frederick was afraid that his words would be too hurtful. "Why are you doing this to me, Frederick? You promised me to visit Grandma together." This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. From Danica''s voice, he could hear that she was about to cry. He closed his eyes before he started to speak. "Danica, I''m sorry. I didn''t know what I wanted before this. I thought I still had feelings for you..." But that was already six years ago! However, after so many years, things have changed. Just like getting old, it was inevitable. "Stop! I know I''m getting uglier. I know that you don''t like me anymore. I also know that you have found a new lover! I know that you don''t want me anymore!" Danica''s thrilling voice buzzed Frederick''s eardrum but he refused to exin or defend himself. He hoped that Danica could ept the reality that their path had already parted ways, no matter what the reason was. "Why... why are you abandoning me too?" Danica asked. Frederick felt guilty listening to all of her grouches. Even so, he knew that it was only a matter of time for him to choose between her and Alicia. Frederick didn''t speak. He was waiting for Danica to stop whining. Momentster, she stopped. Instead of an agitated voice, she started to talk in a soft manner. "I know that we''ve been apart for a while now and you might have gotten used to living without me. But, you are just lost! Just like before, now you just don''t know what you want anymore. Don''t worry, I''m not mad at you, I will wait for you. Eventually, you''ll understand that my feelings for you are real. Soon, you''ll know that I am the one you love more..." Danica knew Frederick well. Even though he always seemed indifferent and unemotional, he cared most about the people around him. He was more sentimental than anyone could be. After spending so many years with him, Danica always felt that she had a ce in his heart and she was irreceable even though it had been six years. Danica firmly believed Alicia was only a temporary recement for her spot. Now that Danica was back, she would take back her ce. Sooner orter, Frederick would understand that! Hearing Danica''s words, Frederick sighed. "Danica, it''s over. You know that I won''t tell you this when I''m confused, nor will I give you any promises. But, I''m sure of what I want now. I''ve thought about this thoroughly and this decision is certain! Time has changed and memories are just memories now, just like Casterwich City that you''re so familiar with. Did you not realize the different changes each time you came back? We''ve changed as well. If we were still together, do you think you would still feel the same as before? I''m not who I was six years ago and so are you. For six years, did you not live well without me? Please don''t waste your youth on me. I''m married now and I never thought of leaving Alicia! You im to know me best. Hence, you should know what I''m trying to say, right?" Frederick exined carefully. As long as their marriage still existed, it was absolutely impossible for Frederick to cheat on Alicia. His family would alwayse first in his heart and Danica''s spot would always be disposable. Danica was choked by her own tears. She shook her head while biting her lip. She just couldn''t ept the fact. "No, I don''t want to hear it! You are just being enchanted by that b*tch now. She has controlled you!" "Watch your tongue, Danica!" Frederick didn''t like the way Danica described Alicia. He even had a minor headache. Women, indeed they were the most troublesome! But still, Danica had a ce in his heart. "I can''t even talk bad about her? What''s so good about her? You said you''re not seduced! When we''re together, you wouldn''t even scold me no matter what I did." But currently, Frederick was so protective about Alicia! "Danica..." Danica''s fists clenched a few times. She took a few deep breaths and suddenly realized that she was getting a little out of hand. She quickly adjusted her emotions and steadied her tone. "I''m at the door now. I haven''t seen Grandma since I came back! No turning back now. Plus, Grandma used to adore me dearly. I should visit her for that sake, right?" Who did Alicia think she was? Back then, Danica was more favored and pampered by Frederick! Danica was upset at the thought of this. If she could be abandoned, so could Alicia! What was she anxious about? After all, they had been separated for six years and it was normal for Frederick to choose Alicia over Danica. If his heart could change for Alicia, there would always be a possibility for his heart to change for her. "Calm down, Danica... Don''t argue with him now. It would only annoy him!" Danicaforted herself. No one knew Frederick better than Danica. To Danica, it was just marriage. Frederick also admitted that he was lost in the beginning. She still had a chance to win his heart back! At this moment, she can''t afford to mess up her own n! Besides, they had not even held the wedding yet. How many people knew that Alicia was married to Frederick? Even for Frederick, only a few of his friends knew about Alicia. Unlike Alicia, Danica was quite well-known in Frederick''s social circle! All the situations were favorable to Danica! At present, the key to winning his heart was to establish a good rtionship with the people in his social circle. Maybe Frederick would change his mind then! With all her ns in mind, Danica wiped the tears off her eyes and put on a smile. "Grandma will be happy to see me! She used to love me before..." Listening to her words, Frederick sighed. He was speechless. That was the old times! Six years ago, all Frederick''s friends and family praised her. But at present, everyone around him knew that she had returned, yet no one was willing to tell him the truth. He was thest one to know! Frederick really didn''t want to ruin her fantasy. Mrs. Clements liked Alicia because she was kind to Frederick. Hence, Mrs. Clements had already treated Alicia as her granddaughter-inw! In these few years, Mrs. Clements urged Frederick to find his true love. She even got angry at him several times for such a matter. How could Mrs. Clements still treat Danica the same as before? The more he said, the more Frederick felt that he was actually making thingsplicated. "Never mind, wait for me at the door! I''ll go there and apany you!" Chapter 220 Chapter 220 Frederick was afraid that Mrs. Clements wouldn''t wee Danica or that Danica would say something to offend Mrs. Clements, causing a conflict to happen. He then hurriedly took his car key and left his office. When he reached the office''s door, Chet was there too. "Frederick, you have a dinner appointment with Mr. Andrews tonight..." "Ah! I almost forgot! You''ll be representing me. I''ll give Mr. Andrews a call and inform him. Deal with him first. If there''s an issue, rify them with me when I''m back. I have to go back home at once!" Frederick said while looking at his watch. Frederick was already gone when he finished his sentence, leaving Chet, who was still confused about what just happened, on the spot. Did something happen in his family? However, thinking of what he did to Alicia, Chet still felt indebted to her. Momentster, he decided to work harder for Frederick! He turned around and continued his work! Meanwhile, after hanging up the phone, Danica fixed her makeup. Upon thinking of Frederick''s companion, she started to smile as she held her gift. Momentster, she looked at her watch. It was almost time for Frederick to reach. She turned her head and looked at the road. Miranda happened toe out to collect a package at that time. She saw Danica at a nce and was surprised by her sudden appearance. "Miss Randolph?" "Miranda! It''s been a while since I saw you. Is Grandma at home? How have you been?" Looking at Miranda, Danica stepped forward and gave her a hug but Miranda''s expression was obviously a little stiff. "Well, she''s at home! I''ve been doing well too!" At this time, a courier truck stopped in front of them. When Miranda collected the package, she saw Danica still standing at the door with a gift held in her hand. She had no choice but to wee her. "Miss Randolph, pleasee in." Actually, Danica wanted to wait for Frederick before she went in. But, now that Miranda had already invited her, she was too embarrassed to refuse. Plus, her purpose of seeing Mrs. Clements still could be achieved, therefore she nodded. "Okay! Let me make a call and notify Frederick. Miranda, you can go in first!" After handing the gift to Miranda, Danica reached for her phone and called Frederick. Pressing her lips, Miranda looked at Danica for a moment before she turned around. Miranda''s expression was slightly sour upon listening to Danica''s word. "What was Master Frederick thinking? He refused toe back and have dinner with Mrs. Clements but agreed to apany Danica to visit Mrs. Clements?" "What should I do? Miss nchard is inside! What if they started to argue?" Miranda panicked. She sped up her steps intuitively. She wanted to tell Mrs. Clements beforehand about what happened. However, Danica was behind her. While she was on the phone with Frederick, she didn''t stop her pace. Instead, she was walking slowly into the house. "Grandma!" As soon as Mrs. Clement came out of the kitchen, she was surprised by the presence of Danica. Looking at Miranda and Danica, the smile on Mrs. Clement''s face froze. Danica stepped forward and held Mrs. Clements arm affectionately. "Grandma, it''s been years since we met. You are still healthy and young!" "Danica? When did youe back?" There was no joy in Mrs. Clements expression, only shock. She turned her gaze to Miranda unconsciously and shook her head. Miranda hurriedly stepped forward and smiled. "Mrs. Clements, Miss Randolph came to visit you!" Miranda said while showing Mrs. Clements the gift she brought. At this moment, Mrs. Clements couldn''t tell what she was feeling. Soon, she came back to her senses and replied, "That''s so nice of you. Come and have a seat! Miranda, hurry, go and get us some tea..." "Sure! I''m on my way," Miranda replied. They looked at each other and exchanged gazes. Both of them felt somewhat helpless in this situation. Right when they sat down on the sofa, Frederick rushed in. "Grandma!" Looking at him, Danica smiled and called out, "Frederick!" "Oh, Frederick? You''re back too?" Mrs. Clements was obviously stunned. When she called Frederick, he told her that he was busy with work. Why was he here this moment? Looking at Frederick and Danica, Mrs. Clements suddenly thought of Alicia. Thinking of what just happened, her face darkened. Frederick also noticed Mrs. Clements'' expressions. He stepped forward and held her arms. "Well, it''s been canceled, therefore I came over instead!" Frederick assured her. Frederick didn''t know that after she called him and got rejected, Mrs. Clements called Alicia. While he was still thinking of a reason to exin why he didn''te with Alicia, a sweet voice rang. "Grandma, shall we have dinner now? It''s gettingte already." Walking out of the kitchen, Alicia saw Danica and Frederick in the room. Gifts were put next to the sofa. Alicia didn''t recognize Danica at first sight. But, looking at both Frederick and Danica, Alicia felt that she looked familiar. From their expression, it seemed that Danica had an intimate rtionship with Mrs. Clements and Frederick. Time froze for a moment. Everyone was stupefied... Danica couldn''t believe it, not to mention Frederick was shocked as well. Alicia also stood there for a long time, not knowing how to react. Deep inside, Mrs. Clements was getting furious. That moment, Miranda, who just came out from the kitchen with tea, was appalled by the situation as well. Momentster, Alicia was the one who broke the silence. "I didn''t know we''re having a guest today." Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. How could a smart girl like Alicia not notice what was happening at this instant? Yet, she didn''t know that Frederick came right after Danica entered the house. Alicia only remembered that she had seen this woman with Frederick in the nightclub. They were very intimate back then. She was very ufortable with this situation but she had to hold her temper in front of Mrs. Clements as a sign of respect. "I can make another dish or two! There are still some ingredients left..." Alicia said. Finishing her words, Alicia turned around and walked towards the kitchen. Looking at Alicia, who was being sensible, Mrs. Clements simpered and said, "Ally! Come here! Let me introduce you to our guest." Looking at Mrs. Clements who was waving at her, Alicia had no choice but to walk towards the sofa. Unconsciously, Alicia nced at Danica and Frederick while Danica was also staring at her almost intently. "This is Danica. She was our neighbor. She used toe and y with Frederick when they were kids. This time, she purposely visited me after she returned to Casterwich City," Mrs. Clements said with pride while patting Alicia''s hand gently. "This is my beautiful granddaughter- in-w, Alicia nchard!" Mrs. Clements told Danica. Mrs. Clements deliberately emphasized Alicia''s identity. She also gave Frederick a sharp gaze as if she was warning him. Danica? Was she the same Danica who called Frederick? The same, exact Danica that Frederick kept mentioning? Granddaughter-inw? Was she Frederick''s wife? Both of them were full of suspicions. Their eyes met and they examined each other. Danica also felt that Alicia looked familiar but it didn''t ring a bell for a while. This was because Alicia was dressed casually at that time. She was a little messy currently, with an apron and her hair tied in a bun. She lookedpletely different from her meticulous makeup and dressing back then. Danica was surprised because Frederick had a refined taste. He was very particr about what he ate and wore. Although it was not necessarily always branded, it must be rtively high-end! The woman he adored must be sophisticated too but this woman in front of her didn''t seem to be graceful at all! Looking at Alicia and Mrs. Clements'' expressions, Frederick''s eyes softened. "When did youe by? Why didn''t you tell me earlier?" Frederick was actually asking her casually. However, Alicia heard it as if he was ming her! Upon hearing this, Mrs. Clements was the first one who turned upset. "I asked Ally toe here! Since you were so busy with your work, I asked Ally toe and have dinner with me. It''s okay, Ally. Let him be! Get the shrimps and steam them. That would make another dish. I''m getting hungry. Miranda, go and aid Ally!" Chapter 221 Chapter 221 Fearing that the awkwardness would fill the air again, Mrs. Clements chimed in. She actually had the intention to save Alicia from that situation as well. At the same time, her tone and attitude were also telling Danica that she was an outsider. "Sure!" Alicia replied. Alicia understood the situation swiftly. Hence, she turned around and went back to the kitchen. Meanwhile, Frederick remained in moody silence. He didn''t really speak much about this situation but apparently, what he said had just caused trouble. Meanwhile, Danica didn''t expect such a situation at all. Under such circumstances, Danica still squeezed a smile on her face. She always thought that she had a ce in Mrs. Clements'' heart. After all, she was sincere to Frederick back when they were together. How could she be reced by Alicia easily? That instant, Danica just couldn''t ept the truth. She couldn''t ept the change in Frederick''s way of treating her. How did Mrs. Clements and Alicia get so close in such a short time? Danica was further surprised by the way Mrs. Clements called Alicia. Since when was their rtionship so intimate? She almost thought that Alicia was Mrs. Clements'' granddaughter! Where did this womane from? What ady! Sitting down, all three of them finished their tea in a split second. The atmosphere was filled with tension. In the kitchen, the food was actually prepared enough for three people. But since two more suddenly came, Alicia took the initiative and started preparing another dish. Miranda also helped her by preparing the ingredient she needed. The air became quiet for a while. Momentster, Miranda began to speak. "Alicia, don''t mind Miss Randolph. Mrs. Clements used to love Miss Randolph very much. You know well how Mrs. Clements reacts when she meets someone she adores. If she likes someone, she will treat that person very well. Thus, for Mrs. Clements, Danica is just paying another visit. That''s all. Although Mrs. Clements is old, she still has a clear mind!" Miranda''s words were actually implying that Mrs. Clements knew what she was doing. Alicia''s mind was still full of doubt. Nevertheless, she still smiled. "It''s okay. I don''t mind about it." In fact, Alicia knew that the rtionship between Danica and Frederick was definitely not that simple. But clearly, Mrs.Clements was on Alicia''s side. Even though Miranda did not exin anything, it was stillforting. Alicia felt grateful. As for Frederick, Alicia couldn''t figure out what he was thinking about. Therefore, she remained calm. "Miranda, do you think we should make other fillings for the ravioli? What if Danica doesn''t like shrimps?" Mrs. Clements once said that Frederick liked to eat shrimp ravioli. But, Alicia clearly remembered that Frederick didn''t eat any of them thest time she made them. Moreover, ravioli was the main dish for the meal. It would seem like she was purposely being harsh to Danica. "I suppose she likes it!" To be honest, Miranda was actually uncertain about Danica''s preferences. After all, she hadn''t seen Danica for so long. She didn''t really remember anymore. Moreover, she was quite different at present. "We still have some sea cucumber and celery left. How about I prepare other fillings using them?" Alicia didn''t fancy sea cucumber but it was still considered a luxury food. "Okay then! She is a guest after all! It''s crucial to treat our guests well. I''ll reduce the portion of the shrimps then. You watch out for the portion too, Miranda," Alicia said. "Alright!" Even though they were talking, it didn''t seem to affect their efficiency at all. Half an hourter, all the dishes were done. They really treated Danica as a guest. They also cooked some vegetables aside from the dumplings. As Frederick and Danica were around, Miranda didn''t eat with them. The four of them sat down and even opened a red wine for this asion. Looking at the sumptuous dishes on the table, Mrs. Clementsughed happily. "Oh! Alicia, you''re so good at cooking! Let''s eat while it''s still hot! We are all family here, help yourself!" Mrs. Clements said. The atmosphere was quite pleasant. Finally, Miranda served the final dish and put it on the table. "I forgot what Miss Randolph liked, therefore Alicia and I made various dishes. This one here is with sea cucumber fillings, and that one there is celery and egg. Hope you like it!" Miranda said while walking out of the kitchen. Nodding her head, Mrs. Clements seemed satisfied with Alicia. Content is property of N?velDrama.Org. "Well, how nice of you, Alicia! Danica, don''t be shy. Just eat anything you want! Look at you, you''re getting slimmer. Didn''t you eat welltely? Are you on a diet? Women shouldn''t always keep an eye on their diet. Here. Have some of this." "Grandma, you should have some of this..." "Grandma..." At the same time, both Danica and Alicia were putting a shrimp ravioli on Mrs. Clements'' te. Looking at their synchronized action, Mrs. Clements couldn''t help but started tough. "Okay, okay! So nice of you two! Skip the formalities. We''re a family after all! Eat up!" On the other hand, Frederick was stuck between Alicia and Danica like a sandwich. He didn''t know what to do under such circumstances. He didn''t even dare lift his fork until Alicia and Danica started to. Upon a glimpse of Frederick, Alicia noticed that he took a shrimp ravioli to his te. She was sure that Frederick did eat shrimps. That''s right. When they were eating in a restaurant, he didn''t reject any of the celery fillings. There was no reason for him to get mad that day when all those three dishes were made back then! Alicia was puzzled. Although she was baffled, she continued her dinner to prevent the awkwardness from filling the air again. Suddenly, Danica started to speak. "Visiting Grandma is the best! I remembered when Frederick and I were young, and we always had a good appetite! Grandma always teased us, saying that we were like little beggars who had starved for days and we go crazy when we see food." "Gee!" Mrs. Clements''ughter sounded forced and she didn''t try to continue the conversation. Upon hearing Danica''s words, Frederick was stunned for a while. Meanwhile, Alicia slowed down her action as well. Fixing her eyes on Alicia, Danica continued to speak as she didn''t notice Frederick''s reaction. "I miss the past... I miss the dried mangos you made, Grandma. I remembered back then, before they becamepletely dried, Frederick and I would have eaten them up already," Danica said while giggling. From that moment on, Danica would bring up some nostalgic memories from time to time. "I remember Grandma liking dried peach the most while Frederick didn''t like this kind of preserved snacks. I found someone who made this kind of preserved snacks. Plus, there are all-natural snacks. I''ll send some to you! If you had finished eating those, I could send more to you." "Come on, let''s eat up! The dishes are getting colder now," Mrs. Clements said. Obviously, she was getting a little unhappy at Danica''s words. Danica took another shrimp ravioli and started to speak again. "These shrimps are really fresh and delicious. Try adding some ck pepper next time to make it even more special. Frederick loves such taste the most. Grandma, you can try it next time!" In an instant, Alicia finally acquired the answer to the questions she had been thinking about. However, her expression remained calm. Frederick was so mad about the shrimp ravioli she made back then was not because they reminded him of Danica, no because of how bad they tasted. Alicia finally understood what he meant when he said, "Don''t mess with me!" In fact, Alicia didn''t know any recipes about shrimps back then. She didn''t know how to make them delicious, hence she went online to search for recipes and made them exactly like what the recipes said. No wonder he threw such a big tantrum back then! Chapter 222 Chapter 222 Thinking of how she was scolded by Frederick that day, Alicia felt inexplicably heartbroken. At the same time, Frederick also remembered the same incident. His face was obviously getting paler. Mrs. Clements was rolling her eyes at him as well. Regardless of what Danica said, she was still a guest. She hadn''t seen them for years and she came to visit Mrs. Clements with gifts. Due to all these reasons, Frederick still put up with her. Simultaneously, Alicia identally gulped down a piece of sea cucumber. Unfortunately, it got stuck in her throat. Holding her chest, Alicia let out a few short gasps. She almost threw up at the table. Looking at Alicia, Frederick patted her on the back intuitively. "Careful. Are you okay? Here! Have some water!" Meanwhile, looking at Alicia who almost threw up, Mrs. Clements eyes brightened up. "Ally, what''s wrong? Do you think you might be pregnant?" Hearing what Mrs. Clements had just said, Alicia stopped coughing. Her face reddened. At that instant, she just couldn''t tell Mrs. Clements that she was actually just distracted and got choked by a piece of sea cucumber. At the same time, Danica''s face became pale instantly. Alicia held her breath and gulped on two sses of water, swallowing the sea cucumber forcibly. Momentster, she calmly replied, "Grandma, Frederick and I will work harder!" Alicia didn''t admit nor deny. Her answer was vague but it still hit Danica hard like a direct and powerful punch in the stomach. Later on, Danica didn''t say anything until the dinner ended. Alicia''s mood was not better than Danica''s either. Later, they sat down in the living room and rested for a while. Momentster, Danica got up and left as she couldn''t stand it anymore. Content is property of N?velDrama.Org. At the same time, Frederick stood up and said, "Grandma, I''ll send Danica home. Let Ally stay with you for a while. I''lle backter to pick her up." Mrs. Clements figured out that Frederick had something to tell Danica. "Okay! Off you go! Come back earlier and be safe on the road!" Both Danica''s car and Frederick''s car reached a quietke. Then, they got out of their cars and went for a walk. After walking away for a while, Danica stopped and turned around. She tugged on her hair and started to shout in an agitated tone. "What do you want from me? Why are you doing this to me? Why didn''t you tell me she was there in the first ce? Are you trying to embarrass me? Are you trying to show me your affection for her?" Frederick frowned while putting his hands in his pockets. He kept his distance from Danica and started to speak in an angry tone, "Danica, you were way too over tonight!" "What did you just say?" Danica was startled by Frederick''s anger. She couldn''t understand why she was med when she was the one that got bullied. "Come on. Do you really think I didn''t know what you were doing tonight? Saying all those things, I saw right through your n! Danica, Alicia is my wife. I care about her and I love her. It''s normal for us to be lovey-dovey. Why didn''t you wait for me before you went in? Why didn''t you listen to me? And no, I didn''t know Alicia was there. Did you know that I canceled my dinner with Mr. Andrews and came here? I was here to stop you from talking nonsense! Why wouldn''t you understand me? Yet, Danice still made a fool out of herself. If it wasn''t Alicia who was being sensible, the condition could be worse. With her rtionship with Mrs. Clements at present, if Danica really wanted to show affection to Frederick, could she win against Alicia? She was just his ex-girlfriend while Alicia was his wife. Apparently, Alicia was on the upper hand. "Are you saying that I said all those things purposely? You''ve changed! You really have changed! Are you doubting my intentions now? I just want to see Grandma! It was embarrassing for me too! I''ve been holding up for everyone''s sake. Why would I be willing to do this if I didn''t love you? I worked so hard just to get your approval and all I got was your recrimination. You''ve changed. So has Grandma. All of you don''t love me anymore..." Danice suddenly kneeled and wrapped herself in her arms as she burst out in tears. Blinking his eyes, Frederick clenched his fists in his pocket. Why couldn''t she understand that her current status was different? Did she still think that she could talk it out just like back then? Frederick let her cry and remained where he was. When Danica stopped crying, Frederick took out a handkerchief and handed it to her. "Danica, I have already made myself clear. In the future, please don''t do such silly things again! I won''t change my mind about what I''ve decided. We can''t revert things that have already passed! Please treat yourself better. You always said that... that the old Danica was a princess with pride!" "I don''t want my pride and I don''t want to be a princess! Frederick, I want you. I only care about you! Why didn''t you wait for me back then? Why¡ª" Pulling his clothes, Danica was choking with sobs again. "Then, why did you leave for so long? Why didn''t you give me a reason when you left? Danica, I have waited for you for six years. Do you have any idea how long that was? You were not the only one who was suffering back then. I was suffering as well! So did Alicia. Please, move on. Stop dwelling on the past!" Danica had always been confident of her unique ce in his heart. She didn''t expect that Frederick would treat her so coldly. As she stepped back, she cried even harder. "I didn''t want to leave you either! I had no choice. Do you know how my life has been like for the past six years? Every day was miserable for me. Did you know that?" With a defeated expression, Danica raised her head and adjusted her emotions before she continued speaking. "Don''t you want to know why I left and why I came back now? Fine! I''ll tell you! I was r*ped by multiple men. A week before I chose to leave, I had an ident... I wanted to die back then. For the past six years, I''ve been getting treatment at the sanatorium and I can¡¯ t get them off my head! Do you know why I''m getting skinny? I was sick! I was suffering every day for the past six years. I couldn''t eat at all. I could barely swallow the food. It''s not that I don''t want toe back. I can''t get out of the trauma! Back then, I only wanted to die." "I came back at once when I had recovered. But, I didn''t know how to face you. If it wasn''t for the last encounter, I might not have returned to Casterwich City yet. However, when I took the courage to look for you, you abandoned me. You don''t want me anymore..." Frederick was shocked. He couldn''t believe what he just heard. "Danica?" The moment he spoke, his voice was hoarse with pain. After she left, Frederick actually went to find her once. But, her parents said they didn¡¯t know where she went. They told him that she might have gone abroad to rx. Before she left, thest message she left was a text saying, "Sorry, I love you!" Frederick always thought that Danica left this message because she took his contract. Yet, he didn''t know that what actually happened was something he couldn''t expect. It was hard for him to imagine what had happened to Danica. He felt sorry when he looked at her skinny body. Frederick had always felt that Danica had her own difficulties. He had always felt that she had a rough life for the past six years but what he didn''t expect was that she had such a miserable encounter. Chapter 223 Chapter 223 However, all those had happened so long ago, even Frederick was unable to remember clearly what happened before Danica left, except for the important contract that went missing. In that instant, Frederick''s mind was buzzing. He subconsciously stretched out his hand but Danica backed away as she cried, trying to avoid him. She was trembling all over. The next second, she turned and ran back to her car. Frederick stood there for a long time as if his legs were stuck to the ground. Going back to his car, Frederick took out a cigarette and lit it up. His hand was slightly shaking as well. At this moment, his phone rang. It was Chet who called to report what happened with Mr. Andrews. "Okay, I get it!" Frederick couldn''t concentrate at all; his mind was already elsewhere. "Frederick, are you okay? You sound unenergetic. Is something wrong?" "I''m okay! Just a little tired," Frederick replied. They talked for a while before Chet drove over and returned his briefcase. Two of them stood by the lake and looked at the view for a while. Then, Frederick started to exin what happened to Danica. The sudden truth was pressing on Frederick. It suffocated him. But after telling Chet, he actually felt relieved. Chet was also surprised. Momentster, he asked, "Frederick, do you believe what she told you?" Chet''s words suddenly made Frederick wide awake. Frederick was stunned for two seconds before realizing that he never suspected Danica''s stories! What did Chet mean? "Frederick, I was just asking! After all, it has been six years. Even if you wanted to investigate the truth, most of the things have changed and it''s hard to trace back anything that happened so long ago! It''s not that I''m cold-hearted, I feel sorry for what happened to her too but there''s just no proof that what she said is the truth. I was the one who was in charge of the contract with East Valiant Commerce. That was our effort for half a year! We were so cautious back then. How could outsiders have the opportunity to steal it from us? She''s a person who will turn her back on you at a critical time. With all due respect, I have doubts about her personality." Moreover, in Chet''s opinion, Frederick and Danica were sticking together like glue back then. If something really happened to her, Frederick would have apanied her instead of abandoning her. Danica knew Frederick so well. It seemed impossible for her to leave Frederick''s side quietly. It was a critical time back then. Yet, she chose to take the contract away and left Frederick. It didn''t seem something that someone who sought death would do. But, it was already six years ago, Chet couldn''t remember clearly which incident happened first. He couldn''t jump to a conclusion yet. Unless the contract was stolen first, then there was a possibility that she''s lying! Later, when she came back to Casterwich City, Chet already had a bad impression of her. In that instant, Frederick seemed to have recovered from his confusion thanks to Chet. Chet had a keen sense of perspectives and his intuition had always been very reliable over the years. Their minds were still as synchronous as before. Looking at Danica''s reaction, Frederick believed that she was telling the truth. Nevertheless, when what happened at dinner shed across his mind, Frederick started to suspect that Danica might have another motive behind her actions. Did she want to make Frederick feel sorry? This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. Why did Danica not mention it when Frederick tried to break up with her during their reunion? What was her reason for telling Frederick at present? Was it because of what happened at dinner? Or was it part of her n? For a while, Frederick felt unfamiliar with the woman he had loved for years and missed dearly. What was Danica''s motive for choosing to return at this time? Was she doing this for the Randolph Group? Deep down, Frederick hoped that he was wrong. He hoped that Danica was telling the truth and that she came back just because she wanted to. It was a better thought. He refused to believe that Danica was doing all these for her gain! After all, some of Frederick''s happy moments in his life were with Danica. Even if it was over between them, Frederick still hoped that she remained the same girl he once loved! "Frederick, do you want me to investigate what happened back then? To be honest, I didn''t want to either. After all, it''s been six years. Now... you''re doing great with Miss nchard as well." Returning to his senses, Frederick gave Chet a sidelong nce. "If you''re toozy to investigate, just tell me! You don''t need to give so many excuses! You want to make up for what you did to Alicia, right?" Chet was actually saying something nice about Alicia. It was unlike him! After all, they had been partners for more than a decade. Compared with Carson and his friends, Chet had a deeper bond with Frederick. After all, they had worked together to ovee difficulties and expanded their business. "Heh." Frederick saw through Chet''s thoughts, making him scratch his head shyly. "It was an ident! I went to apologize that day but I didn''t expect... She didn''t scold me at all but sheforted me. I was really touched!" After all, Chet saw what happened in the detention center with his own eyes. What Alicia experienced was so miserable! But, she didn''t me Chet at all. She was such a broad-minded woman. If it were an average person who got hurt, Chet would have been sued for sure. Moreover, he felt that she should be really running short on money as she was rushing for work! Chet didn''t meet her much but every time they met, Alicia never made him feel revolted at all. Frederick actually agreed with Chet. "Well, she is indeed a kind and generous woman!" After a conversation with Chet, Frederick finally calmed down. "The past doesn''t matter anymore. After all, you can''t change anything. Skip the investigation. But, do help me keep an eye on Danica. Hopefully, she won''t let me down. Now, I have to go back and pick Alicia up. Today is a bad day for me!" Frederick said. Frederick offended three women in the same night. He really was a loser! When Frederick reached Mrs. Clements'' home, he found out that Alicia had already gone home after receiving a call. Inevitably, he was reprimanded by Mrs. Clements again. He barely escaped after he promised that he will be loyal from then on. When he got home, he saw that Alicia had changed into her pajamas and was sitting at the computer desk working on some documents. Seeing that she was busy with work, Frederick chose not to distract her. Hence, he went to the bathroom to take a shower, cleaning himself up. After he was done, he saw that theputer was turned off and Alicia was sitting on the sofa with an oversized bear in her arms. With her obviously- sad face disyed, he knew that she was gloomy. He sat next to her and put his hand on her waist. "Are you mad? Getting jealous again?" "Hmph!" Turning her head angrily, Alicia buried her face in the bear while rubbing it. "Of course I''m mad! Can''t you tell from my face?" Alicia thought. However, it seemed to be a little over for her to get mad for this matter. After all, everyone has a past. Although Frederick''s performance that night was not remarkable, he still managed to handle it well. Regardless of how close they were in the past or what their rtionship was currently, Alicia didn''t want to mess up the current rtionship she had. Chapter 224 Chapter 224 Looking at how Alicia acted like a child, Frederick removed the bear from her hands and pulled her to his legs. Simultaneously, she grabbed a pillow and hugged it between her arms. Although they were physically close to each other, she could feel a gap between them! Rubbing her fluffy hair, Frederick said, "Danica is a part of my past. I can''t change that. But, she will not affect us now, nor will she affect our future!" Frederick''s words were actually giving Alicia a promise. Upon hearing his words, Alicia smiled. It was normal for women to be angry and jealous. Even so, as long as men are willing tofort them, nine out of ten women could be coaxed for sure. "I didn''t know you were there. She insisted on going to visit Grandma. I was afraid that she might cause a conflict with Grandma if she spoke nonsense, therefore I had to go with her! You saw what happened too. But, it''s already over now. Thus, don''t worry about it, okay?" Listening to how Danica talked about the past, Alicia can actually imagine how intimate Danica and Frederick were back then. However, she was the one that Frederick had chosen at present. She was ufortable about Frederick''s past but she had no reason to be jealous about it! What she cared about at this moment was how Frederick treated her. At this instant, she knew that she cherished and wanted this marriage. She wanted this rtionship and she wanted this man! Pressing her lips, Alicia wrapped her hands around Frederick''s neck. Looking at him, she started to speak in a soft tone, "Hubby, does that mean you... you choose me over her?" This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. Looking at Alicia, Frederick leaned in and gave her a lingering kiss. At that moment, Alicia''s heart bloomed again. She smiled at Frederick andid down on his chest. As long as he still cared about her, she felt that this rtionship was worth fighting for! Caressing her pink cheeks, Frederick hugged her intuitively. He liked her temper the most. Her emotions came and faded away quickly, making her easy to coax. After all, not everyone had ample patience and energy tofort people! In fact, most of the break- ups were not caused by not loving the other half anymore but it was because of them getting tired of their rtionship! He lowered his head and kissed her forehead lightly. Then, he carried her and made their way to the bed. That night, they had a sensual session. It was another beautiful, warm, yet fiery night... Meanwhile, in Danica''s room, she squatted on the ground while holding some old photos from the past. She tore and cut all the photos before throwing them all into the fire. Her hair was messy and her face was inexplicably angry. The next morning, Alicia woke up in a jolly mood. Looking at the handsome face beside her, she was deeply captivated. He had a beautiful face, thick eyebrows, enchanting eyes, and a sharp nose. To Alicia, he was a masterpiece. Frederick''s long and thick eyshes were a dream for most women. Alicia slightly propped up her body and blew at his feather-like eyshes: "Tickle-time! Wake up! Wake up!" Frederick blinked in a daze. Apparently, Alicia had a great time teasing him. "Why haven''t you woke up yet? It''s rare for me to wake up this early!" Alicia muttered. Alicia leaned closer and just before she could say anything, she was stopped by Frederick. The next second, she was rolled over and pressed down as his soft lips touched hers. A few kissester, Alicia unconsciously wrapped her hands around Frederick''s neck. Early in the morning, the sun shined and Alicia''s heart bloomed again... They lingered in bed for a while before Frederick reluctantly got out of bed. Squinting her eyes, Alicia spoke in a sweet tone. "Good morning, Hubby!" "Good morning!" Hearing her voice, Fredrick pinched her in the jaw andid back down again. He closed his eyes for a while and said, "You''re getting naughtier!" Every morning, he always felt reluctant to get off the bed. He even felt that he was gettingzier! But, it felt wonderful staying with her this way. "Tee-hee!" Alicia slipped into his arms again with a sweet smile on her face. Feeling his warmth, she felt wonderful and satisfied. As he was hugging her, the both of themid in bed for a little longer before getting up. A simple breakfastter, they went back to the room to change their clothes. As Frederick picked up his coat, he saw Aliciabing her hair. She was wearing a formal blouse paired with trousers and exquisite makeup on her face. She looked the same in his memory, except there were no earrings on her. It seemed that Frederick hadn''t seen Alicia wear those earrings for a while now. Feeling joy in his heart, Frederick turned around. Suddenly, he stopped. "I thought she liked it! Hold on, those earrings... Were they given by him?" A hypothesis shed through Frederick''s mind and his heartbeat elerated for a while. Did he get it wrong before? Could that be the reason that she liked those earrings? Since when did she stop wearing those earrings? After the divorce agreement! The sudden recognition made Frederick tremble for a moment. Meanwhile, Alicia saw Frederick standing there in the middle of tying his tie. She stepped forward and helped him. "Are you okay? You look like you''ve spaced out." Alicia walked toward the mirror after getting ready and looked at herself in the mirror. "How do I look? Beautiful, right?" The next second, Frederick wrapped his hands around her waist and asked her, "Why did you stop wearing those earrings?" "Huh?" Alicia subconsciously touched her ears. There were no earrings on them. She was getting used to not wearing earrings already. "Why did you stop wearing the butterfly earrings?" Turning her body unwillingly, Alicia lowered her head. Then, she started to mutter, "You didn''t want me anymore. Why should I wear them? It just makes me sad." Upon hearing her words, Frederick was excited as if he had won a jackpot. She didn''t wear those earrings because of Jeremy, nor was it because of the design of the earrings. It was not because of the price either. It was because of him. Lifting her head, Frederick gave her another deep kiss passionately. "Such a fool! I won''t leave you again, I promise! Wear them if you like them. From now on, we''ll go with the Clements'' house rules. If you make any mistake in the future, we''ll punish you ording to the rules!" Settle it in bed! Why didn''t Frederick think of it before? This punishment suited him. No matter how angry he was, the penalty would calm him down for sure! Alicia blushed. She bit her lips and said, "Why do I feel tricked? Hubby, you''re bullying me! It''s bad to bully a cute and innocent person like me." What kind of house rule was that? Obviously, Frederick just wanted to get her into bed for the inevitable couple routine. "Well, now that you are clear about the punishment, be nice to me. Don''t make any mistakes anymore!" Frederick sternly said. Rolling her eyes, Alicia stopped arguing with him. She knew she was just going in circles if she continued! Realizing that the clock was ticking, Alicia turned around and grabbed her bag. "Hubby, I''m leaving! I''m going to bete!" Rushing to the door, Alicia remembered something. She went back in and rummaged through her essory box for the butterfly earrings. Then, she ran to the door while putting on the earrings. "Goodbye, Hubby! See you tonight!" Before leaving the house, Alicia blew a kiss at Frederick. Watching the rushing figure disappearing from his sight, Frederick''s eyes were filled with love. It made him whisper in a soft tone. "See you tonight." Chapter 225 Chapter 225 Danica thought that Frederick would have changed the way he treated her after knowing the miserable truth. She stayed at home, waiting for Frederick to reach out to her. Surprisingly, there weren''t any callsing in. She was shocked! How was that possible? That day, Danica looked at her phone again and again. "Nothing! Not even a message!" she thought. She feared that she was too aggressive, therefore she stopped herself from calling Frederick. But, deep down, she was as anxious as a cat on hot bricks. Meanwhile, in the CEO''s office of Soaver International, Frederick worked surprisingly efficiently ever since he made up with Alicia. Plus, several projects that had been signed smoothly further raised his mood to another height. Returned from a meeting, he contentedly brewed a cup of coffee. He watered the flowers and personally trimmed the branches. Content is property of N?velDrama.Org. Entering the office, Chet couldn''t help but nce at him a few times. Why was Frederick in such an ted mood? Looking at the pot of jasmine Frederick was trimming, Chet felt puzzled. "I have reviewed the financial report for this month. It is better than our expectations!" "Great!" Returning to his seat, Frederick took out a pen and signed the document. Then, he handed the report back to Chet and said, "Good job! Reward those who deserve it." Chet nodded. Before going out, Chet nced at him again. It seemed that he was in a good mood compared to days ago. "By the way, Crouch Construction''s bidding has been enlisted! My guess is that they will win the bid. I have also asked someone to negotiate with Graham. The samples he gave us are indeed premium grade and his offer price was lower than the market price. When the timees, if their products don''t meet our requirements, they would have topensate us. The Crouch family will suffer a big loss! I think they have gone crazy thinking about profit! They really are going all-in for this." What a stupid thought! How were they willing to take such significant risks? It''s a massive bet on their own reputation! Chet thought to himself. "Anyway, there will be someone to tender it, just let them be! The manufacturer who takes over will have to review again then. Just make sure they are not holding us back! Then, we''ll be fine." "Understood. I used another project to call for bids and it should be in process now." Looking at Frederick walking back to his seat with the coffee he brewed, Chet couldn''t help but ask, "Frederick, you seem... so ted. Is it because your private affairs have been settled?" Chet actually wanted to ask, "Is it over between you and Miss Randolph?" While looking at Chet, Frederick stirred the coffee. "Yeah! I feel... great recently!" Everything had cleared up. Life seemed to be perfect at that moment! If life couldst like this forever, it would be really satisfying. It would be perfect if Alicia and Frederick had a child with them! Thinking of having a child, Frederick was stunned again. His childhood actually affected him greatly. If it wasn''t for Mrs. Clements that always said that she wanted to have a grandchild, he wouldn''t even think of having one at all! At least, he wanted his life to stay like this for the time being. Frederick was actually not confident about his rtionship with Alicia. No matter how intimate they were, their love bubble would still pop eventually. His parents were once so deep in love too. Besides, the way how he and Danica ended their rtionship had caused some lingering fears in his heart. In Frederick''s mind, he could do anything as long as he learned from his mistakes and never give up. However, having a child was different. If Frederick had a child, he must protect him and give him aplete and harmonious growing environment no matter what happens. Therefore, Frederick would only consider having children when everything was stable. Currently, Frederick hoped to deepen his bond with Alicia. Only then would they consider having a baby. "What about Miss Randolph? What if she was telling the truth?" What if she begged again? Wouldn''t Frederick feel sorry for her? Frederick sighed and replied to Chet. "I feel sorry for what happened to her but I can''t let Alicia suffer because of Danica''s misfortune. The best I can do is to take care of her!" But, Frederick wouldn''t sacrifice what he and Alicia had again. Danica''s misfortune was sympathetic but it was not Alicia''s fault. Other than Danica, Alicia also needed him. Listening to Frederick''s words, Chet nodded. "I admire you! You care about everything around you and you never hesitate on anything!" Chet knew that he was following the right person. Besides having a great sense of aplishment, he really did learn a lot from Frederick. They made a toast with their coffee before taking a sip as if it was a scene from a superhero''s movie. "Oh, yes. I almost forgot! It is East Bannpool''s tenth anniversary in a few days. They have nned large-scale activities for a celebration thatsts for a week. Master Bowles called. He had specially arranged a day for all the VIPs and asked us to attend!" "Okay. Remind me againter!" Meanwhile, Alicia was busy with her work every day. Excluding Jeremy''s and Lindsay''s asional harassment, Alicia''s life seemed to be back on track again. Even since her rtionship with Frederick went well, she felt relieved. Not to mention that she had solved her own financial crisis too. Her face was glowing. This caused her to be harassed by a lot of men and was the gossip of her colleagues. Even so, she was used to dealing with them. She even dealt with crazier pursuits before. There was a guy at St. Abbott University. He came with roses in his car and waited for Alicia at the gate for seven days straight. Some guys would block her way and some would pay for everything she bought. Almost every week, there would be some guy there to get her. Initially, she enjoyed that treatment until she eventually felt annoyed one day. When something happened to her family, not only no one helped her they even aggravated her condition. When they were pursuing her, they said a lot of sweet things such as, "I can''t live my life without you!" But, when things went south, they just abandoned her. Therefore, at present, Alicia refused to give her number away. If the people who asked insisted, she had no choice but to give. Yet, she would neglect any messages or calls from them. Of course, the number she gave was actually one she purposely bought and ced in her old phone. It only cost her ten dors per month to keep herself away from harassment. One day, after finishing her work, Alicia went to make herself a cup of tea. Sitting back in her seat, her phone rang. It was Marshall who was calling in. Upon looking at his name, Alicia answered without hesitation as they had been discussing her father''s operation for a while now. "Doctor rk!" Alicia greeted upon answering the phone. "Miss nchard, your father is awake!" Chapter 226 Chapter 226 "W-w-what?" Alicia''s mind buzzed and she was in a daze. She was stunned by Marshall''s words. "Am I dreaming? Am I having a hallucination?" "Your father regained his consciousness! Your father is awake! Congrattions, Alicia! Your obedience to your parents is finally paying off! Come to the hospital and take a look!" On the other side of the phone, Marshall was actually as excited as Alicia. As she finally came to her senses, tears welled up in her eyes. "Yes! I''m on my way!" Alicia was so excited. Her hands were trembling vigorously when she tidied up her desk. She even failed to pick up her own car keys a few times. Looking at Alicia, Miriam felt worried. "Alicia, are you okay? What happened?" Alicia just shook her head. Tears were falling down her cheeks but she was smiling. She was so happy that she stuttered for a while. "It''s great news! I have an emergency. Please... help me request a leave!" Her father was awake now! After packing up her bag, she immediately called her mother. She adjusted her mood and went back home to pick up her mother. Then, they went to the hospital together. Trotting all the way, Alicia and her mother rushed into the ward. Both of them were crying. "Doctor!" "Martin!" Mrs. nchard and Alicia still recognized Martin''s face even though he looked scrawny. Looking at Martin''s familiar face, Mrs. nchard''s knees started to give way. Alicia held her mother as they walked slowly toward the bed. Alicia also burst into tears in disbelief and her lips trembled for a long time before she could even speak. "Dad!" Martin''s eyes glistened in tears as well. His lips were trembling and his voice was low as if he was murmuring. It seemed difficult for him to speak but they could still make out some words he said. "Oh... Flora, Ally..." With Alicia''s aid, Mrs. nchard held Martin''s hands. At that moment, all of the nchard family''s members were in tears. Even the doctors and nurses who were filing the records had reddened eyes as well. "Uh... You... You..." For a while, Martin, who was crying, tried to tell them something but he just couldn''tplete his sentence because of his sobbing. Looking at Martin, Mrs. nchard took a towel and wiped his face. "It''s okay. Take your time. Don''t get too excited, don''t rush, speak slowly..." Mrs. nchard comforted him. This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. However, for a long time, no voice wasing out of Martin''s mouth. He started to feel worried. Looking at him, both Alicia and Mrs. nchard also started to break out in cold sweat. "Dad, what do you want to say? Are you feeling ufortable anywhere?" Marshall stepped forward and did a check-up on Martin. "Okay, everyone, calm down now. Don''t be too excited as it might affect the patient''s emotions! He hasn''t spoken for a long time, hence it is a normal reaction that he can¡¯t speak due to his decline in speech ability. Take it slow, and eventually, he''ll be able to speak again. It''s already a miracle that the patient can wake up consciously! However, it takes time for the patient¡¯ s physical condition to recover. Therefore, the patient and his family must remain calm and don''t rush things. Remember to go on with the treatment..." In the ward, Mrs. nchard and Martin held hands tightly while crying. Thus, Alicia got Marshall out of the ward and started to make inquiries. "Dr. rk, is there something wrong with my father? You seem to be... holding up something just now." Alicia felt that Martin was hiding something from her. "Although your father has regained his consciousness and from the results of our examination, there is no obvious damage to the organ function. He is alert and conscious but his body has not fully recovered yet. From his chest down, his body has no senses at all. Even if you stab his leg with a knife now, he will not feel any pain!" Alicia''s face turned pale. At that instant, she felt like she was being knocked down to hell. "Wha- what do you mean, Doctor? Are you telling me that my father is paralyzed from his chest down?" How could this happen? What should they do? Martin was such an egotistical person. Could he ept the reality? What about Mrs. nchard? Wouldn''t it be another blow for her? At that moment, Alicia fell to the ground and burst into tears again. Looking at Alicia, Marshall steadied her to her feet and said, "Don''t worry! It''s not as bad as you think it is!" Marshall walked her to the lounge chair and handed over his handkerchief. "I told you before that there was some shadow on your father''s MRI. ording to my current analysis, it is the main reason that caused your father to paralyze. In fact, it is a good thing that your father is awake! We can now diagnose his condition and prepare his treatment n ordingly! At present, it is impossible to determine what is wrong with his spine. As long as it''s not a malignant tumor, we could remove it through surgery. If it is removed, then there''s a high chance that your father would recover from paralysis. But for now, we should wait till your father''s condition gets better before we proceed to surgery." "You don''t need to be too worried. I''ve studied your father''s case for so long and I believe that he can recover! Before this, he had maintained his body well! But, the cost for the diagnosis and treatment will continue to increase. There is plenty of spinalpression of nerves cases currently. Nowadays, people are working too hard. It''s just a matter of how serious their cases are. Some have blocked cranial nerves, causing headaches. Some of them suffered like your father. Generally, it is not life-threatening if you receive treatment in time but recovery after surgery can be rtively slow. To put it bluntly, the whole process will cost some time and effort." Nodding continuously, Alicia excitedly grabbed Marshall''s hand and thanked him. "Thank you, Dr. rk! Money is not a problem as long as my father could recover! Meeting you is one of the luckiest things in my life. You truly are a hero to our family." Alicia felt calm listening to Marshall''s words. She was so happy that she didn''t realize that her actions were a little over. Hearing her mother''s voiceing from the ward, Alicia went back into the ward immediately. Meanwhile, Marshall was stunned by how Alicia grabbed his sleeve. Alicia had never been happier before. She and Mrs. nchard stayed at the hospital untilte at night. They updated Martin about what happened for the past few years. Of course, they hid the bad news from him and only told him all the good ones. For the first time, the nchard Family was reunited andughed together without worries. The entire hospital seemed to be filled with happiness. After nine o''clock, Mrs. nchard urged Alicia to go home. Thinking that she has to work the next day, Alicia agreed. She bought some supper for them before she left. "I''lle again tomorrow, Mom! Just call me if anything happens. Remember to use the nket, Dad. Bye!" For the first time in the three years, Alicia was smiling when she walked out of the hospital. She even couldn''t stop herself from hopping as she walked. Back at Landrum Garden, as soon as Alicia entered, she saw Frederick sitting at the bar. She rushed over and called, "Hubby!" She put her arms around Frederick''s neck and gave him a passionate kiss. Alicia had never been happier. She didn''t even notice that Frederick was actually not in a good mood. Chapter 227 Chapter 227 "Where have you been?" Frederick asked. Frederick was hot under the cor after waiting for her all night long. However, for some unknown reason, he couldn''t get angry that instant. He narrowed his eyes and questioned her coldly. "You seem happy. Did you earn extra money again?" Other than that, Frederick couldn''t really think of anything else that would make her this excited. She was so delighted as if she had won a lottery. Frederick frowned without realizing it. No matter how dense she was, she could tell that Frederick was not in a good mood. She wrapped her arms around his neck and touched his forehead with hers. "I wouldn''t dare. Hubby, I remember what you said before. You told me that I could ask you for extra money whenever I needed it. How would I forget? I was hanging out with my mother and enjoyed myself so much that I forgot to let you know. I''m sorry and admit it is my mistake. Hubby, please don''t be mad at me." Life had never been better. Alicia felt that she was on a roll. She was genuinely happy as if she was the princess that the nchard family cajoled back then. She was beaming with joy. In fact, Alicia did not tell anyone, including Frederick, about Martin. Right then, she avoided mentioning him. Alicia was clear that not everything was worth sharing, especially the bad that happened to her parents. This was the same for the man she wanted to rely on. Over the years, she had learned to bear the burden and be careful with her words. She would always choose to remain silent over telling the truth. Knowing how much Alicia cared for her family, Frederick actually felt relieved that she was with her mother that night. He pulled her towards him and ced her on hisp. Then, Frederick pinched her nose lightly. "I''ll forgive you but there can be no next time!" Frederick said with a soft tone. In actual fact, he was actually quite envious of how close Alicia was with her family. "Tee-hee!" Alicia only realized that she hadn''t taken her shoes off yet. Taking off her shoes, she swiftly put her legs on Frederick''sp and said, "Hubby, bring me upstairs! My legs are sore after walking for a whole night!" Alicia wiggled in his arms, getting cozy. Suddenly, she thought of something and asked, "Hubby, are you hungry? I can make you supper. Consider that as me making it up to you." Alicia was reading ready to hop off without waiting for his answer but she was held down by Frederick. "I''m not hungry! This won''t make it up to me. You can make it up to me in bed!" Frederick teasingly looked at Alicia, put his hand on her leg, and gave her a firm squeeze. Alicia immediately giggled. Then, Frederick carried Alicia in his arms all the way upstairs. That night, another glorious chapter was written of their simple yet exciting life. Martin waking up had brought hope to the nchard family. Both Alicia and Mrs. nchard were happier than before. One day, Alicia went to the hospital after work. Outside Martin''s ward, she overheard her parents'' conversation. "Flora, thank you... for everything that you and Ally had done..." Several days after recovery, Martin could speak normally, albeit a little slow. In the ward, Mrs. nchard was nonchntly speaking as there was a hint of joy in her voice. "What are you talking about? We''re supposed to take care of you. We need you as our pir of support! We have no one in Casterwich City and we need someone who could level with us in times of need. Don''t you dare leave us again! Alicia has a job now and I have been managing a small business. We are not as rich as we used to be but we''re getting by. We''ll be stronger as a family! I''ve gotten older from missing you the past three years! I''ve been the happiest thest couple of days!" Holding Flora''s hand, Martin said, "You''re still as beautiful as ever." "Gee! Flirty as always! I no longer care about how I look anymore. I just want my family to stay healthy and together. That''s all I wish for. Now, have another drink. For the past few years, you were relying on nutrient liquids. You''ll need to regain your appetite again..." Flora replied. Looking at how loving her parents were, Alicia barely restrained herself from crying as she could see the gray hairs on their heads. Although life was tough, their love for each other was stronger than ever. Alicia felt something stuck in her throat. This was the life Alicia was yearning for! Growing old together with the beloved one and nothing could ever break them apart. The past three years had been rough for their family. Martin was in aa while life was tough for Flora. Alicia felt that it was probably God''s doing that she had gone this far. Not wanting to interrupt them, Alicia went to Marshall''s office to enquire about the situation before she returned to Martin''s ward. "Dad..." Alicia felt guilty as she sat at the bedside and looked at her father. She subconsciously lowered her head. Holding Alicia''s hands, Martin smiled and said, "My Ally is all grown up and has gotten prettier! You''ve changed!" Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. "Dad, I''m sorry! It''s all my fault!" "Nonsense! The reason why we punish you is that we love you. There are no qualms between family. Plus, you''re strong and independent now. I am proud of you! Why would I me you? All these years, if it wasn''t for you, we wouldn''t have made it this far." Martin''s eyes glistened with tears as he finished. "Don''t talk about anything unhappy anymore. Money is not everything. No matter what you do, you will always be our favorite daughter. Our daughter will always be the best. What we hope is that you could live your life happily and stay safe. You understand?" "Yes!" Nodding, Alicia nodded and her cry turned into a smile. "Remember Ally, never think less of yourself. You can only experience the best by being your best self. I believe in you! Sometimes, things are inevitable. No matter what happened between Jeremy and our family, it''s over now. Let it go and move on. There''s no point in going back and forth about it. The truth wille to light one day. We won''t cause trouble but let''s not be fearful of trouble. He won''t do anything to us but if worsees to worst, we will definitely retaliate! He needs to know his ce." "Okay, Dad! I will work harder and earn an honest living. I will move on! Let us enjoy each other''s company once you''re recovered!" Alicia was liberated from the burden she had been carrying for the past three years. When she walked out of the ward, she burst into tears. Yet, she felt energized as if a force had filled her body. She walked out of the ce with her head held high and a smile on her face. At the supermarket, Alicia saw Lindsay standing at the exit the moment she walked out. Lindsay seemed to be looking for someone. What a coincidence! Alicia immediately turned around. She nned to take a detour before returning to her car but as soon as she walked out of the mall, a familiar voice came from behind. "Alicia nchard, stop right there!" Alicia closed her eyes and sighed. Then, she subconsciously sped up but Lindsay managed to block her way near the parking lot. "Shameless b*tch! Where you n to hide!" Chapter 228 Chapter 228 Looking at how furious Lindsay was, Alicia felt reluctant to talk to her. When she turned around in hopes of leaving, Lindsay grabbed onto the grocery bag in Alicia''s hand. Whatever Alicia bought scattered everywhere on the ground. "The hell are you doing? Have you lost your mind? What do you want from me? I don''t have time for this!" Alicia shouted. Did Lindsaye all the way to cause trouble to her? Was she that bored with her life? Alicia was pissed. She bent down to pick up the scattered items. "Still pretending, huh? A shameless b*tch is what you are! Riding on your high and mighty horse but deep down, you''re just a cheap b*tch. Jeremy is over you! Why are you still texting him? What are you up to?" "You''re a hypocritical, pretentious good- for-nothing b*tch. You said you''re over him but why are you still flirting with him? Calling him in the middle of the night, exchanging texts, and giving him a decorative painting of a butterfly? What do you want? How could you be so shameless?" Lindsay roared. Lindsay pointed at Alicia as if she was caught red-handed as the homewrecker. She would take her down on the spot if she could. Alicia felt helpless as she frowned. She wasn''t getting enough sleep every day. When would she have the time to call Jeremy? Not being bothered by Jeremy could be the best thing that had happened to her. What was up with them? Could she not get rid of him? What did Jeremy do for Lindsay to get this agitated? Would Lindsaye and find fault with her when something went wrong each time? Alicia was immersed in her thoughts and Lindsay''s expression turned sour. Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. "Hit the nail in the head, did I? Why aren''t you saying anything? You''re so cheap. Jeremy left you. Why can''t you stay away from him? Do you think you can change his mind by giving him some paintings? Keep dreaming! Jeremy is mine now. He still hugs me every night even when I''m pregnant. He even calls me from time to time! You are nothing but another unwanted chew toy. He''s sick of you, so get lost!" Alicia sneered silently at how grouchy Lindsay was. Alicia really thought Jeremy and Lindsay were meant for each other; both of them were psychopaths! Keeping in mind that Lindsay was pregnant, Alicia held back slightly as she was afraid of aggravating her. Turning around, Alicia rolled her eyes at Lindsay and walked away. "What''s with your attitude?" Lindsay shouted angrily. As expected, Lindsay caught up to her as she bawled, stopping her in her tracks. Alicia took two steps back and tried to turn the other way. But the next moment, Lindsay blocked her again. "B*tch! Don''t you dare go anywhere near him anymore, you hear me? Pester him again and I''ll send you to your grave!" "What do you want from me? What are you doing here if you im that he loves and cares for you that much? You''re obviously lying! I don''t have the time of the day for this. Since you see each other every day, don''t you know that he calls me at least 6 times a day and sends streams of texts telling me how much he loves and misses me, and wants to see me? Oh right, I almost forgot that you''re pregnant! No wonder he sounded so desperate over the phone! Why are you hereshing out at me when you can''t even keep your man to yourself? You don''t look half decent and you''re acting like a crazy woman! No man is going to fancy you! No wonder he didn''t mind crawling back to me. Go and take a good look at yourself in the mirror! You''re worse than a cheap b*tch!" Alicia mocked without holding back. Lindsay was infuriated at what Alicia said. As she trembled in fear, Lindsay pped Alicia. "You w*nch! Shameless b*tch! I don''t know what Jeremy likes about you. You''re just a horny, scheming b*tch! B*tch!" Lindsay shouted at Alicia. Lindsay tried to p Alicia again but Alicia grabbed her wrist before she could. Alicia took out her phone and yed the recording she took of Lindsay shouting and screaming moments ago. "How do you think Jeremy will react when he hears this recording?" Alicia asked. Realizing that Alicia recorded their conversation, Lindsay took two steps back. Her face turned pale instantly. "B*tch! You tricked me?" After screaming, Lindsay suddenly covered her mouth. Alicia chuckled. She raised her eyebrow as she stared at Lindsay. "Didn''t you just say that I like to y mind games? What will Jeremy think when he hears this conversation? What will he think when he sees that you''re no longer as meek as he thought? Do you think he will still love a crazy woman who curses?" "Despicable!" "It takes one to know one! Now, leave me alone! Let me be clear, I''m not interested in Jeremy anymore! I won''t incriminate myself. You can stop bothering me now! If you insist, don¡¯t me me for being rude to you!" Upon finishing her words, Alicia carried her groceries and got into her car. She immediately left the parking lot. If that p could restore order in Alicia''s life, it was worth it. When Alicia got home, she made a few dishes and a soup. She insisted on preparing dinner for two regardless of whether Frederick wasing back. Frederick returned from the work as the steamed buns were ready. "Hubby, right on time! You''re in luck! I managed to buy thest two crabs avable. They are missing a leg but I got a twenty-percent discount because of it! It was a good deal! Luckily I went there earlier. Else, I won''t be able to get them." It was just a home-cooked dinner anyway; it should not matter. She would not have bought it if it weren''t for the discount! "Not bad! Hang on. Did you wait for them to lose a leg before buying them?" What a stingy woman! She got so excited about a discount! "Hubby, you''re making fun of me again! I am a woman of principle. I won''t snip off the crab''s leg just for a discount!" Alicia served therger crab that had crab roe to Frederick. "Hubby, this one is for you! Hurry up, eat it!" Reaching out to take it, Frederick''s gaze turned gentler. After washing his hands, he deshelled the crab. The crab roe was oozing from the inside. The one Frederick had was moisterthan Alicia''s. Taking a spoonful of crab roe, Frederick fed it to Alicia. "Try it. I hope it tastes as good as it looks!"\ Without hesitation, Alicia opened her mouth and took a bite. She smiled and replied, "It''s really fresh! Just like what the seller said! Hubby! Get a bite!" As Frederick de- shelled the crab, he practically fed the entire crab to her. Meanwhile, Alicia was still de-shelling the one in her hand without realizing the amount of Frederick''s crab she had devoured. Yet, Frederick was mesmerized by how clumsy and impatient she was handling her crab. They had a happy meal together. After dinner, Frederick noticed that something was weird about Alicia''s face. "What happened to your face?" Chapter 229 Chapter 229 Alicia touched her cheek. Then, she shook her head and replied, "It''s nothing.''" She didn''t want to talk about it as it would ruin her mood. However, looking at Frederick''s cold gaze, she had no choice but to tell him what happened. "I really don''t know what is wrong with her. She justshed out at me. My husband is so good- looking, gentle, considerate, and rich. Wouldn''t you be the smarter choice? Not to mention for someone as smart as me!" Alicia grinned as she told Frederick the whole story before she continued. It was cute how she blinked and showered him withpliments. "If it weren''t for her being pregnant, I would have pped her! I held back with her condition, it would be my fault if anything happened to her. Don''t you think I''m smart, Hubby? After this, I''m sure that she won''te and look for me. It wasn''t like she could do anything to me. There would just merely be words. She would be at the losing end if she picked a fight with me!" She was not only smart but sly as a fox. Although he knew where she wasing from and agreed with her way of handling things, Frederick still felt sorry that she was pped. He caressed her cheek and said, "Yes!" Frederick swore that he would make the Crouch family pay for what Lindsay had done. Alicia felt so much better after seeing how well Martin was recovering. Although she was still working hard at both her daytime and a part- time job, she was extremely motivated. She was looking forward to her family reuniting again. One day, Alicia used some free time on her schedule and tranted an extra thousand words. She felt aplished and internallymended herself for it! After saving the file and send it in an email, she got up and printed some documents. She was ready to go out for a walk to rx. Alicia got up as she saw that the queue was getting shorter. When she got up, she felt an itch on her arm. She couldn''t help but scratch it. Alicia realized she left her phone charging after she headed out. As she was involved in arranging for Martin''s surgery, she was afraid that she would miss any crucial information about the surgery. She had no choice but to run back to her office to get her phone. Although it was only one floor and a short distance, Alicia''s itch reacted again. It was getting more ufortable. After retrieving the printed documents, she returned to her seat but she couldn''t sit still. Strange. What was happening? Alicia reached out to scratch, then she realized there were bumps on her neck. She immediately took out a small mirror and look at her neck. There was a big area of rashes with some molting under her vicle. Some parts that she scratched earlier were even bleeding. It was gruesome. Could it be an allergy? Did she eat something wrong? Was it because of the crab? But, she had had crab before. She never had an allergic reaction toward seafood! Alicia was itchy all over but she couldn''t pinpoint where exactly. She lifted her sleeves and looked at her arms. She was puzzled as nothing was wrong with it. Why was her arm itchy too? She initially wanted to wait until after work to grab some medication but the more she looked at the rash, the more she worried. Was the rash going to fester? The more she looked at it, the more mortifying it was! Alicia left thepany an hour earlier and went to the hospital for an examination. She was asked to wait for the result. Alicia didn''t read too much into it and waited. Momentster, the nurse''s voice rang, "Number 76! Miss Alicia nchard!" Alicia strode towards the nurse upon hearing her name. "Coming!" The nurse stopped her just when she was about to go in. The nurse spoke as she flipped through Alicia''s record. "Miss nchard, something went wrong with your skin test. I''m afraid that you can''t get the result today. You would have toe back tomorrow! Here''s a prescription of antipruritic medicine from the doctor. Please proceed to the pharmacy on the first floor." Alicia''s heart dropped as she heard what the nurse said. She was already feeling odd that she had to test her skin again. At this instant, she started to feel more anxious as the results were not out yet. It shouldn''t be that big of a problem, right? Alicia tried to calm herself down. "Okay, thanks!" Alicia took the prescription. She took a glimpse at it but wasn''t able to understand any of it. As she turned around, she scratched herself and made her way to the pharmacy. She didn''t notice that the nurse was rolling her eyes at her. As she was worried, she couldn''t help but be absent- minded. Her pace slowed and she finally stopped in the middle of the aisle. Alicia looked at the prescription intently in hopes to find some clues about her condition. However, the handwriting was unreadable. "Is this an ''o'' or an ''a''?" Just as she was focused on the prescription, she heard a voice reprimanding her from behind. "Now you know how it feels like! This is what you get when you misbehave! From now on, take good care of your hygiene. How could you go out with your boyfriend just like that? Men are all liars! Where is he now when you need him the most? He''s nowhere to be found!" "If you insist, you will have pustules all over your body just like he, and then the pustules will fester..." "When that happens, it''ll be so itchy that it''ll be insufferable!" "Do you want to be like her? Look at how disgusting she looks. What did she get herself into?" "There''s a live example here for you. If you don''t listen to me, you''ll be just like her. When that timese, it will be more than a few pimples and itches!" "Yet, you still wanted branded things? Love? What do you know about love at this age? Girls have to guard their chastity." Coming back to her senses, Alicia saw a sturdy middle-aged woman and a skinny girl with her head down walking past her. In one of the woman''s hands was a hospital examination bag while the girl had a phone. They murmured and would nce at Alicia from time to time as if she caught some disgusting virus. The two of them obviously took it out of context based on the envious look on the nurse''s face and what she said. The middle-aged woman made Alicia into a life lesson. Alicia couldn''t help but put her hand on her body as she watched both of them walk into the elevator. Could it really be what they said? Alicia wondered. Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. After retrieving the medication, Alicia realized that it was the mostmon ointment to treat all sorts of skin irritations, even mosquito bites. Alicia was down as she walked out of the hospital. Suddenly, she remembered how she made up after fighting with Frederick and she slept with him without any protection. Before then, there were rumors of him sleeping with other women. "What are the odds? It was just once!" Could it be Frederick who got Alicia infected? No wonder the doctor rmended waiting until the next day for the test results. Who had he been fooling around with? Did he get infected by another woman and gave it to her? Alicia thought to herself. The more Alicia thought, the more infuriated she got. Looking at the clock, it was not five o¡¯clock yet. Alicia started her car and drove to Soaver International. Alicia was stopped by the security guard at the entrance. Fortunately, Chet just came back and she could pass. She went to the top floor and with Chet''s instructions, she found Frederick''s office. Right then, Alicia was furious. Instead of knocking, she kicked the door. "Frederick, how dare you do this to me!'' Chapter 230 Chapter 230 You b*stard! Alicia almost blurted this as well. Upon entering the office, Alicia saw Frederick sitting on a revolving chair with Danica lying on him face- down. Besides, his hand was ced on Danica''s shoulder whose clothes were off her shoulder. They were in an extremelypromising situation. Alicia couldn''t believe what she just saw. She was stunned momentarily, lost for words. At the same time, Frederick and Danica were surprised too. Right then, Danica''s eyes seemed to glisten with tears and her lipstick was messy. "A- Ally?" How did she get in? Frederick wondered. He stood up reflexively and Danica was forced to follow suit. She eximed unconsciously. "Ah! Ouch!" "Are you alright?" Frederick thought he hurt Danica and lowered his gaze at her. At that moment, her hair that was originally tangled in his button was loosened. "I''m okay!" Danica shook her head and replied. This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. Alicia lost her temper at how Frederick and Danica were still flirting before her. She nced around, grabbed the ss of water on the table, and sshed it at them. "Frederick Clements! You disgusting b*stard! Liar! Go to hell! I don''t want to see you again!" "Hey!" Meanwhile, Danica took a step back immediately as she was sshed wet, startled by Alicia''s action. "Bang!" Smashing the ss on the table, Alicia stormed out of the room as she wiped the tears rolling down from her eyes. "Ally!" Frederick regained his senses and wanted to chase after Alicia but Danica grabbed his arm. "Frederick! Look at you! You''re all wet. Leave the exnation forter. How can you be seen like this?" What Danica said made Frederick realize that he was still at work. It was definitely inappropriate for him to chase after Alicia. Coming to her senses, Danica murmured, "Didn''t you tell me that she''s a sensible woman?" Danica was being sarcastic. She scoffed to herself. If Alicia was sensible, what was the rush to exin the situation to her? Was there a need to make a scene if she was that sensible? Alicia was obviously not showing Frederick respect! Danica took out a tissue from her bag and tried to clean Frederick up but he stopped her. Right then, he couldn''t be bothered with her anymore. "I''m okay! There''s no need for that! Danica, please leave. I don''t want something like this to happen again!" Frederick''s rejection was so evident that Danica''s heart could not help but ache. "Do you have to be so cruel to me? Can''t we be friends even when we''re not together anymore? I just want to hang out with you. Why are you rejecting such a simple request?" Tears fell down Danica''s cheek as she spoke. "I''ve tried to hold back and worked hard to ept reality! I just want to treat you to dinner and nothing more." "Danica! Do you think this is appropriate? What happened earlier already caused Alicia to misunderstand! I will not turn down any gatherings but if it''s just you and me, I''ll have to say no. I think I''ve made myself clear." Raising her gaze, Danica bawled at Frederick, obviously infuriated, "Why do you care whether she misunderstood? We did not do anything." Frederick remained silent. He was afraid of triggering her further. In the end, both of them remained silent. Meanwhile, Alicia rushed out with tears in her eyes. As soon as she got out of the elevator, she dumped into Chet and almost knocked off what was in his hand. "I''m sorry!" "I''m fine. Miss nchard? What..." What just happened? Her eyes seemed to be swollen. After making sure that Chet was fine, Alicia rushed out of the elevator. Back in the car, Alicia was sobbing. She stepped on the gas as her tears continued to fall. "Liar! Liar! All men are liars! You can''t control yourself and now it has affected me! Frederick, you b*stard! B*stard!" "It''s broad daylight, you shameless d*ckhead! You even left the door unlocked. Horny and disgusting f*cker! Disgusting!" As Alicia was venting, her phone rang. She did not even nce at it, assuming it was Frederick. She just let the phone ring. "Go to hell! Why would I answer your call? You lied to me!" "Hypocrite! Animal! Heartless monster!" "So good with your words. Why did everyone choose to betray me?" Alicia sped and drove to a deserted area. She stopped the car and went under a tree on the side of the bridge. She bent down and wailed. Were all men this shameless? He could have told her he didn''t like her. Why can''t men just keep it in their pants? Why would he break her heart? What did she do to deserve this? Right then, Alicia started reminiscing everything from the past. She was on the verge of breaking down! Her phone rang again. Just as she was about to reject the call, she saw that it was an unknown number. "Do you think changing a phone number would make me answer the call?" F*ck! Alicia declined the call. Before she could go through the records, the phone rang again. It was the same number. Alicia picked it up and shouted angrily. "What? Stop bugging me! What do you want?" Alicia was in a horrible mood and started yelling. Meanwhile, a strange male voice came from her phone. "If you want your brother to stay alive,e here with 800,000 dors!" Alicia froze. Then, she yelled back at the phone, "Are you out of your mind? I don''t have a brother! I have no money, so f*ck off! Find someone else to scam! F*ck!" Alicia hung up furiously. Momentster, a notification sound came from the phone. There were pictures of a man being beaten up and being stepped on his face. Staring at her phone, Alicia slowly stood up. Then, the phone rang again. "Miss nchard, you were so hard to find! I don''t think it will be a problem for someone who owns a Bentley to have 800,000 dors. We are not kidnapping nor ckmailing. It is your brother who owes us money! We just want him to pay us back! You have an hour. If we don''t see the money by then,e and collect his dead body!" With that, the call was hung up. Only the disengaged tone was heard from the phone. Alicia''s head was throbbing. She looked at the photo and the address given. What was going on? In a daze, Alicia drove to a bank nearby. After withdrawing some money, she hurried to the warehouse located at the northern mountain. Upon entering the old warehouse, Alicia saw a bloody man. The man was weak with scars all over his body. He was no longer the young guy she remembered but she still recognized him. "Nichs? Hey! Get off of him!" After a few strides forward, Alicia pushed away the men who were holding him down. Then, she helped the man, who was on the ground, up. The man started to speak coyly, a voice she was familiar with. "Ally! My... Ally!" Chapter 231 Chapter 231 The way the man called for Alicia reminded her a lot about the past. Right then, her eyes started to glisten with tears. She helped the man up and spoke coyly. "Nichs... Is it really you?" It was Nichs nchard, Alicia''s elder brother. Right then, they were interrupted by an impatient male voice. "Hey! What do you think you''re doing? You''re not here to reminisce about the past! Where''s the money?" Standing beside Nichs, Alicia red at the man angrily. "None of your business! How would I know you''re not cheating me? Let me get an exnation first!" Alicia turned herself towards Nichs and started to speak in a gentler tone, "What happened?" How could he owe them so much money? The man was startled by how aggressive Alicia was. He scratched the back of his head unconsciously. "Your brother owes us money! If it wasn''t for us, he would have already been dead on the streets of Italy! Five hundred thousand for smuggling fees, two hundred thousand forbor fees, and another hundred thousand for us toe all the way from Bayton City. Do you know how hard it was for us to look for you? Now, give us exactly eight hundred thousand dors!" Smuggled... from Italy? Those words popped into Alicia''s mind. She noticed how dark Nichs''s skin was and how much bigger his build looked. It was as if he had been doing manualbor for a long period of time There were countless scars on his body. What kind of life was he living for the past ten years? Alicia noticed how silent Nichs was and knew that they were telling the truth. How did he smuggle his way to Italy? Thinking of the many stowaways who died miserably and being abused, Alicia broke into a cold sweat. It was lucky enough that he made it back alive! Eight hundred thousand dors was a big amount for Alicia but the priority at this moment was to get Nichs back safely. Alicia took out a bank card and started to speak. "There''s eight hundred thousand inside and the password is written on the back! Content is property of N?velDrama.Org. Withdraw it yourself." Then, a man walked towards Alicia. Before turning around, he took a nce at Alicia. Moments later, another man came with a credit card terminal in his hand. "All done, Boss!" Alicia said as she held Nichs, "Let''s get out of here!" Just as they were about to depart, the two men who stepped on Nichs before blocked them. They gave their leader a look. "Boss, this girl seems tough! Can we y with her?" Alicia''s face turned pale at what he said. They were surrounded by four men and those people didn''t seem nice. At that moment, Alicia was on high alert. Her heart was about to pounce from her chest. Of course! How could people like them be nice? Right at this second, Nichs straightened himself. He pushed Alicia behind him and gave the man a piercing re. "Donald, I''m the one who owes you money. Leave my sister alone! I''ve survived hell once and I can do it again. Whoever wants toy a finger on her, you have to get through me first!" "Wow, acting tough now? Try me. I don''t buy a single thing you said!" With that said, a man stretched out his hand and tried to touch Alicia''s face. Nichs sped the man''s wrist and swiftly broke it. The man wailed in pain. Another man stepped forward to aid his comrade. In no time, three of them got into a fight. Meanwhile, the person who seemed to be their leader came and grabbed Alicia. "Let me go! Don''t touch me! Get off of me!" Nichs fought with all that he had but was outnumbered. The moment he saw Alicia being taken away, he swept the feet of the man standing in front of him and the man fell. Then, he took the knife from the man and rushed to Alicia''s side, forcing the leader to step back, away from Alicia. Wiping the blood off his lips, Nichs turned around swiftly and faced the leader. "Donald, I know how powerful you are! We''re not here to fight or make you look bad! We''re not here to hurt anyone either. But, I am not afraid of death! As long as I''m alive, no one touches my sister! I have been imprisoned and have killed before. I have nothing to be afraid of!" The moment he finished speaking, a white light shed and blood sttered everywhere. Right then, a finger flew to the ground. "If you touch my sister, I will kill you! I''m a man of my word! If you don''t believe me, try me!" "Nichs!" Alicia was wailing as she hugged him. She tore part of her clothes and used it as a bandage for him. Meanwhile, some of the men were dumbfounded. They were initially shooting daggers at Nichs but at that moment, all of them including their leader stepped back. Their faces turned pale. Alicia suddenly tugged at her cor as she thought of something. "Why are you guys still here? I''m sick! See this? It''s contagious! Do you guys want to die in the hands of a sick woman? Have you guys seen syphilis before? It was transmitted through this small wound here and that''s all it takes! If you want to get infected, I dare you toe closer," Alicia yelled. Several men were startled by her. They looked at each other and slowly backed off. Alicia burst into tears as she hugged Nichs. "How could you be so stupid? Let me take you to the hospital right away! I think they can still fix your finger." Gritting his teeth, Nichs fell onto the ground the moment he heard the car driving away. His face was pale and covered with cold sweat. He was obviously holding on to hisst breath. He couldn''t bear to see Alicia get hurt under his watch! "Are you okay? Hang in there!" Alicia tried her best to get Nichs into the car. However, no matter how hard she tried, she was not strong enough. Plus, weeping made it harder for her to lift him. Momentster, he raised his hand and wiped the tears off Alicia''s face. "Don''t cry! I''m fine!" Nichs was actually afraid that someone would still go after her if things did not go this way. Even though they were safe at the moment, they won''t let her go that easily. "I''ll get you to the hospital now! Let''s go to the hospital..." Shaking his head, Nichs said, "Consider this finger a lesson! It''s my fault for dragging you into this!" This misery and suffering! He should pay a price for what he did! After returning to Bayton City, Nichs found out that the nchard family was bankrupt and his father might not be around anymore. Those people looked into Alicia and found that she was doing well in Casterwich City. He could imagine how hard life was for Alicia for these few years. Of course, he knew how important money was to her at this time. For the first time, Nichs felt remorseful. Alicia constantly shook her head as she hugged him. "No! No! It''s not your fault." Chapter 232 Chapter 232 Alicia remembered that when she was in kindergarten, no one dared to bully her because they knew that she had an unreasonable elder brother who could fight. Those who pulled her hair would either be warned or scolded. In worse cases, Nichs beat them up. Therefore, he had gotten into a lot of trouble for her. Sometimes, he even got punished by their parents. However, Nichs had always been her shield. Everyone thought of him as a rebellious punk. Even their parents punished him often but Alicia knew that he was kind and he would protect her! Moreover, Alicia never saw him picking a fight with anyone. He was just misunderstood. He was kind at heart! Alicia''s school days were smooth- sailing because of him. Her ssmates liked her and those who hated her did not dare to pick a fight with her. There was a kid who liked Alicia when she was younger. He kissed Alicia and she cried. The next day, the kid was beaten up by Nichs and his mouth was swollen. From that day on, nobody dared to take advantage of Alicia. In her first year of high school, a girl was jealous of her looks and put a dead frog in Alicia''s bag. It frightened Alicia and she was sick for days. After that incident, that same girl often found some animal corpses such as snakes and mice in her bag and lunchbox. Finally, the girl couldn''t withstand it anymore and got herself transferred. He was rebellious and unlike any of his peers back then. Alicia thought so too. Even their parents were not epting of how Nichs was. Martin, who had never resorted to violence, ended up whipping him. Despite that, Alicia was still close to him. Whenever Nichs got punished, Alicia would sneak some food and medication for him. In return, he would get her flowers and toys! No matter what their parents or others said, Alicia liked him. He wasn''t home often but he always kept in contact with Alicia. Sometimes, he would check on her at school to see if anyone is bullying her. But one day, he ran away from home. From that day on, Alicia never heard from him or saw him again. From what she remembered, Alicia had not seen him since senior high. Later, Alicia overheard her mother mentioning something about Nichs. Her parents had demanding clerical jobs before going into business. At that time, they only had one child but her parents yearned to have two children. Flora did not want to get pregnant so soon as it might affect her career. Somehow, she only realized that she was pregnant after four months. Coincidentally, she was also ced outstation for work. That was how Flora kept it a secret and Nichs became a foster kid under the Gail family, a distant rtive of theirs. Therefore, Nichs''s surname has always been Gail. Their living conditions weren''t great initially, therefore Alicia''s parents were focused on work. They led this kind of life for many years. Later, Martin got lucky and became rich so Flora quit her job. Hence, they got Nichs back. However, Nichs was not close to his biological parents because of the time apart since he was a kid. Their parents did not adapt well to the habits he developed at the foster family. Even if Martin and Flora were tolerant of him, it was inevitable for him to get into arguments that distanced their rtionship. As a result, Martin rarely mentioned him when he was outside. He had no intention of doing it either. Nichs was sent into boarding schoolter. He couldn''t understand why Martin and Flora did this. They couldn''t bear his attitude as well. Their rtionship was so bad that Martin almost disowned him. Not knowing what happened, Nichs ran away from home! Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. Therefore, Mrs. nchard always felt that they were the reason Nichs became who he was at present. To prevent history from repeating itself, they treated Alicia well and felt sorry for Nhim. "Hang on, Nichs! Let''s go!" Alicia drove all the way to the nearest hospital but he refused to suture back his finger even when it was possible. In the end, the doctor stitched his wounds. Right then, Alicia gave him an update on the family. She was thrilled that he was back, just as she was when Martin was awake. As long as the family was reunited, she was happy. "Let''s go home! Mom and Dad will be delighted to see you!" Walking out of the hospital, Alicia grabbed Nichs by the arm. She was like a little girl holding on to her brother. He stopped in his tracks and shook his head. "Wouldn¡¯t I just make them worry if I go back looking like this? Ally, please don¡¯t tell them that I''m back, let alone the fact that you''ve met me! I don''t want them to see me this ragged. It has been so long. Waiting a while longer wouldn''t hurt. I hope to give them a surprise when I meet them." Instead of another disappointment! "Promise me that you won''t tell them? Think of it as a little secret between us! Just like the old times!" "Fine. But, you need to promise me not to cause trouble anymore. Not to mention murder! You gave me the shock of my life earlier! I don''t want anything to happen to you! Nichs, it''s okay if we don''t have money. We can still work! Now you''ve only lost a finger, what if you lost a hand or a leg?" Alicia was mortified at the thought of it and she couldn''t help but choke up. "Silly girl, don''t cry! I''m fine! I was just scaring them. I just came back from a hell of a ce. Why would I cause trouble for myself? Now, I have a little princess to protect!" Messing her hair up, Nichs hugged her and said, "I''m sorry for not being a good brother!" Alicia had suffered for years. She worked hard to support the nchard family. At that moment, he was overwhelmed by guilt. "I still need to honor our parents and protect my little princess! But for the time being, just keep the secret for me, please?" "Okay! Where are you staying tonight? I could get you a hotel for a night or two! We can n what comes afterter on! Your clothes are filthy too. I''ll get you some new clothester. Are you hungry? Let''s go and eat something!" As Nichs didn''t have any identification on him, they could only stay at a cheap hotel. They bought takeaway. Alicia had no appetite and Nichs was tired, not to mention that he was wounded. After taking his medicine, he fell asleep instantly. Meanwhile, Alicia tidied up and then left the room. "I''ll help get some change of clothes for you. Don''t go anywhere and wait for me!" Alicia drove to the nearest street and walked into a men''s clothing store. After purchasing some clothes, she bought two pairs of sneakers from a shoe store that was still open. Although her hands were full, she still wanted to get some daily necessities and food at the supermarket nearby. Following the road sign to the supermarket, she crossed the road. Glimpsing around, she saw Frederick standing in front of a hotel up ahead. A woman of age wearing a skin-tight short skirt with a seductive vibe was standing next to him. They were whispering in each other''s ears. Based on their bodynguage, they seemed pretty intimate. From time to time, the woman would giggle and try to lean on Frederick. An unknown rage started to re up inside of Alicia. She gritted her teeth. What a prurient man! He really isn''t picky! Chapter 233 Chapter 233 Fuming in her heart, Alicia tightened her grip on her shopping bags. Alicia wanted to head over but soon, she calmed down. Instead, she took her phone. "Huh? Why is it off?" Pressing hard on the start button, Alicia turned on her phone which was almost out of battery. She checked her phone for missed calls and messages. "Nothing? There is literally nothing!" Muttering to herself, Alicia lowered her head as her vision blurred. She was so upset that tears started to roll down her cheeks. He didn''te after her. No phone calls and no exnation. Was Frederick mad at her for sshing water at him? Alicia shook her head abruptly and realized how far gone she was. "It wasn''t wrong of me to ssh at him. Why am I giving him excuses?" "My, my, Alicia. Why do you care so much for him? You are stupid! He doesn''t like you! If he really cares for you, he would definitely not hurt you, let alone do the despicable things!" "So what if you head over there? As if being humiliated once isn''t enough. Do you want to put yourself in that kind of position again?" Alicia''s mind was spinning. She subconsciously went through her call history. She went through every number carefully including the unknown numbers. Finally, the faint light in Alicia''s heart dimmed. She lost all hope for Frederick. Wiping off her tears, she raised her head and took a deep breath. "It''s okay! I''ll do just fine without you! B*stard!" Men are a*sholes. They would do anything for you when they liked you. But once they didn''t, they would drop you like a hot potato! Alicia thought to herself. "Frederick, you are a b*stard! Lustful pervert! You''re a beast! Ungrateful liar! F*ck you! Go to hell!" Turning around, Alicia''s steps were heavy as she moved towards the supermarket. Meanwhile, Frederick was discussing business with the representative sent by his client at the hotel entrance. Deep down, Frederick was anxious and had his phone clutched in his hand. He was not fond of the former actress that was representing thepany but it had be a norm that mistresses or someone close to the business owner to stand on their behalf. Frederick had no choice but to continue the negotiation. Soon, Frederick''s assistant drove the car over. After opening the car door, Frederick unlocked his phone and called Alicia again. "Sorry, the number you have dialed is currently not in service..." When he walked around to the other side of the car, Frederick felt bitter. "Why was it still off? How angry is she? I have been calling all night long. Why wouldn''t she just pick up?" Frederick was concerned but there was nothing he could do about it because his client unexpectedly arrived a day earlier. There were nster that night too. Since he was the host, he could not afford to be absent. He had no choice but to attend the meeting. With that, he got into the car as well. In the supermarket, Alicia was not in a great mood as she shopped. Right then, she wasn''t paying attention to what was in front of her. She felt a heavy weight in her heart. She was heartbroken. After picking some necessities and food, Alicia went to the counter and paid. As she exited the supermarket, she stood at the crossing. She took a nce at the hotel again. Not a soul in sight! Alicia nked for a while and did not move. A cold breeze pulled her back to her senses. Shuddering, she couldn''t help but mock. "What are you thinking? Why are you still hoping that he will notice you?" This was exactly how she felt when she was dumped three years ago. Every time she went to a ce that reminded her of Jeremy, she would stay there nkly for a long time. She even held a stranger''s hand by ident twice. It was so embarrassing for her. Come to think of it, Alicia was the fool in her own love stories. Alicia saw iting but still went along! She bit her lower lip as she closed her eyes. This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. "It''ll all be over soon! Some things can''t be forced. You can''t love without getting hurt, not to mention for someone who doesn''t love you back. Forcing it will only humiliate yourself. Obviously, what you did was because of your love for him. Even though it''s not right, it is still an act of love! But, him cheating on you in his office? That is just outrageous!" Alicia told herself. Aliciaforted herself. After calming down, she took all her bags and thought, "As always, only my brother is the most reliable!" As the pedestrian crossing indication turned green, Alicia was prepared to cross. However, she bumped into someone. With a loud thud, all her bags fell to the ground. "Hey! What the hell?" "I''m sorry!" She raised her gaze and saw a couple. Alicia felt even more ufortable. "I didn''t mean it. I was in a hurry!" "It''s fine! We''re okay!" The man said while rubbing his forehead. The man was probably acting polite because a woman was beside him. After they walked away, Alicia sighed as she gathered her things. Such bad luck! While Alicia was picking up the scattered fruits, someone handed her an apple. "Thank you!" Alicia was surprised as she looked up. "Jeremy? Why is he here?" Reluctant to see him, Alicia quickly picked up all the shopping bags and left. Upon turning around, Jeremy grabbed her wrist. "Are those clothes for men? Who are you buying these clothes for?" Who was she buying such cheap clothes for? There were many of them! Looking at the bag with necessities inside, there was a toothbrush for men too! It was almost as if Jeremy caught his wife cheating. He even tried to go through the shopping bags. "It''s none of your business! These are mine and you have no right to know who I''m buying them for!" Jeremy instinctively thought Alicia was having an affair as Frederick would only use branded items. It caused a stir in Jeremy and he was determined to find out. Ever since Alicia was injured in his arms and begged him to take her to the hospital, Jeremy knew that he loved her more than anything. He was afraid of losing her. Jeremy could no longer be in Alicia''s life but he was willing to endure it. However, he couldn''t ept Alicia being gone forever. He wished nothing would ever happen to her. It was the second time Jeremy''s mind flew to when Frederick was carrying Alicia on his back. It was tormenting every time he thought of it and he would lose sleep over it. At that moment, Jeremy hesitated. He couldn''t help but care about her. After regaining his composure, hatred filled his mind. Besides, he had Lindsay at present. Every day was agonizing to him. He had no direction and it was excruciating. "Have you no dignity? How many men are you with?" "None of your business! Give me back my things!" Jeremy and Alicia started arguing on the sidewalk. Somehow, they didn''t notice that the traffic light turned red. Among all those cars that were waiting in the heavy traffic, someone was looking at them from inside a red car as shes of light went off. Chapter 234 Chapter 234 Danica slowly started her car and looked at the pictures she just took. "Heh!" She never expected Alicia to be so shameless, who cared about no one but herself. Didn''t Alicia know how possessive Frederick was? No one could go near to whoever he fancied and he would hurt anyone who dared toe between them. Alicia was getting herself into trouble. Danica cachinnated as she thought of how Alicia acted at the office. "What a silly woman! How could she have the audacity to humiliate him in public?" Was Alicia trying to test Frederick''s limits? No matter how gorgeous she was, how long would he stand such a capricious woman? Frederick would never want a trophy wife! Suddenly, Danica realized she made a mistake. She shouldn''t be so aggressive now that Alicia has the upper hand. Frederick was obsessed with Alicia. He would definitely forgive her for what she did. But still, Frederick was not just anybody. He was an egotistical man with a vision. He wanted to build his business so that he could be the best of them all. It was once his ambition. Currently, he has achieved what he wanted. Even the whole city was at his fingertips, let alone this woman! Other than his career, Frederick was overbearing and impatient in everything else. Not to mention that he once hated Alicia. It wasn''t hard to believe that one day, Alicia would exhaust thest ounce of Frederick''s patience. When the time came, Danica would have a chance! Scrolling through her phone, Danica picked some light- hearted music and started humming to it. All she had to do at the moment was to add fuel to the fire! Meanwhile, Alicia was absolutely infuriated after ditching Jeremy. Currently, Alicia hated him just as much as she loved him before. She drove around the city a while to get Jeremy off her tail. After making sure that Jeremy was not tailing her, she made herself to the hotel where Nichs stayed. However, she didn''t notice that a red car was following her the entire time. As soon as Alicia opened the door to the room, Nichs opened his eyes. N?velDrama.Org is the owner. "Nichs, did I wake you up?" "Nope! It''s okay. I''m a light sleeper," Nichs replied. The habit was developed over the years. A nap was all he needed to recover. After sorting out what she bought, Alicia stepped forward and ced her hand on his forehead. ''Tm afraid that the wound will inme, therefore I bought some antiinmmatory and anti-fever medication just in case anything happens! I also bought you some clothes and noodles too for when you''re hungry!" After that, Alicia gave Nichs ten thousand dors and said, "Take it for any emergencies. We''ll make a nter." After speaking, Alicia gave Nichs her number and address. Then, Alicia hit her own forehead with her palm. "Oh! I forgot to get you a new phone and a SIM card!" Nichs reached out and ruffled Alicia''s hair gently. "Silly girl! It''ste. It''s time for you to go home. Remember, don''t tell anyone about me, including our parents, okay? I will be in contact!" Nichs took the note from Alicia and ced it in his pocket. Then, he returned most of the cash to her. "I am a grown man now! I will survive. Keep it for yourself. I still owe you 800,000 dors, remember?" Pouting unhappily, Alicia tried to stuff the money back into Nichs''s pocket. "I only have one request!" "Say it!" "Live well and stop doing anything illegal! We have left where we came from and moved to Casterwich City. What am I supposed to do if something happened to our family? Dad hasn''t fully recovered. That leaves Mom and me to make the decisions. If you are here to support the family, we will no longer feel lonely nor get bullied." Alicia held his hand. Over the years, Flora and Alicia only had each other. Alicia was relieved to have another family member around! Nichs felt like there was something caught in his throat. He nodded and answered, "Okay!" Then, Nichs patted Alicia on her head. "Well, it''s really gettingte now. Go home! This hotel is far from the city and it''s not safe. Don''t come over at night! I can survive, don''t worry! Now go! Don''t make Mom worry." "Well then. Goodbye, Nichs! Use the public phone to get through to me!" "Okay! I''ll get myself a phone first thing in the morning!" Alicia began to feel depressed after she walked out of the hotel. She and Frederick were not on speaking terms; she didn''t want to go back under such circumstances. Where should she stay for the night? A hotel? Alicia could feel her heart aching at the thought of money. Whatever that was left was for Martin''s surgery. It should be left untouched! She drove back to Flora''s house, adhering to her frugality. After opening the door, Alicia realized no one was home. Then, she released a sigh of relief as she remembered how Flora had been spending her nights at the hospital. Alicia was exhausted that night. After taking a shower, she applied ointment to her body. Then, she started to scorn Frederick silently before going into bed. However, Alicia forgot to leave her phone on as she charged it. Meanwhile, Nichs followed Alicia the entire way home. He stood downstairs for a while and only left once he knew Alicia was asleep. Then, he followed the address Alicia gave and went to the hospital. Upon reaching the hospital, he stood outside the ward and watched his parents quietly for a long time. Meanwhile, once the business errand was done, Frederick kept calling Alicia. He even prepared a bouquet of red roses before he returned home. However, when he opened the door, nobody was home. She really didn''te home... Right then, Frederick''s heart sank to the bottom of the ocean. "Such a capricious woman! She had the audacity to note home!" They set multiple rules but they were all for nothing. Alicia did not even give him a chance to exin. Frederick tried to reach her again. "Why is her phone still off? Unbelievable!" Frederick was getting anxious. It was a horrible day. It was the first time Danica went to find Frederick and they were caught red- handed. Luck was not on his side. From now on, he must be more careful, he thought. It was just a dy in response and Alicia decided to ghost him already? She was getting ridiculous! Walking to the bar counter, Frederick got himself a ss of iced water to suppress his anger. Frederick felt that the bouquet of red roses was an eyesore. "She had the audacity to ssh water on him and turn her phone off? I''ve spoiled her! Will I be able to handle this ticking time bomb?" He thought. Deep in his mind, Frederick wanted to let her be for a while. However, a question popped into Frederick''s mind. "Why did she go to thepany today? She didn''t let me know beforehand or even bothered to knock! Was something wrong?" After returning to the room, Frederick still could not suppress his anxiousness. He put on again the zer that he just took off and grabbed the car key. "I guess she might have gone to her parents'' house. There aren''t any other ces she could be at." Chapter 235 Chapter 235 Frederick could not be more annoyed as his calls couldn''t get through. Although he was busy the whole day, he still left the house hurriedly. Frederick stopped his car as he reached Mrs. nchard''s house. At that moment, he saw the familiar white Bentley. His gaze instantly softened and his anger faded right away. Looking up, he froze after opening the car door. It was already eleven! Only a few lights were left on in the entire building. The rest were pitch ck. Reaching for his phone, Frederick made another call. "It''s still off!" Frederick sighed helplessly. However, he felt relieved after knowing that Alicia was at Flora''s ce. He decided not to disturb them. Thus, he drove back home after smoking a cigarette. It was a tiring night. When Frederick returned to Landrum Garden, his heart was more at peace after a shower. Laying in bed, Frederick was dozing off as he hugged Alicia''s pillow. "That woman is a handful!" "Fine! I''ll go again tomorrow!" Frederick was hung up over this, therefore he purposely got up early in the morning. He swiftly drove his car to Flora''s to make sure that he wouldn''t miss Alicia. Frederick let out a sigh of relief as he saw Alicia''s car still parked at the same ce. Then, he took a small nap in the car. Frederick shuddered at the sound of notification and woke up. He nced at the Bently to check if it was there before he checked his phone. "Spam message!" After deleting the message, Frederick waspletely awake. He decided to go online but the moment he opened a browser, a piece of news caught his eye. "One-night couple, one-night stands. Booming business!" The girl in the photo looked like Alicia. The man was... Although the photo was dark, the clothes clearly looked like what Alicia wore the day before. Frederick clicked on it and a few photos popped out. Some were showing Alicia''s side while others showed her back. Jeremy was clearly the man in the photos. At that moment, Frederick could feel his heart raging with anger. Taking a closer look at the photos, they seemed to be taken on the street. The man was holding a shirt, seemingly trying to put it on while Alicia was holding to the hem of the shirt. Although the photos were blurry, Alicia seemed to be carrying a lot of shopping bags. Their actions made it look like Alicia bought Jeremy clothes. They looked intimate. But, deep down, Frederick could feel that Jeremy was not happy. Alicia was tiptoeing as well as if she was rushing. Was Alicia in a rush to give Jeremy the clothes? Was she the same money-minded Alicia? Frederick was surrounded by a cloud of doubt. However, he couldn''t shake off the feeling of how familiar the ce looked. Thest photo in the link showed Alicia walking into a hotel. Looking at the photo, the hotel was somewhere old and shabby. Alicia went into the hotel with her hands full but left empty-handed. The two photos were taken thirty minutes apart! At that moment, Frederick quickened his pace in reading the news. "Who made this? It even became the headline for today''s news." "What is happening? Why go to a shabby hotel? Was she out of her mind?" Even if Alicia wanted to have an affair with Jeremy, she wouldn''t choose such a shabby ce! Jeremy didn''t seem to be that poor that he would let Alicia buy things for him. The article was written with all kinds of innuendos. In short, it was saying that modern women were sleazy andzy. Thus, they would sell their bodies at hotels for a quick buck. Few photos of different women going to hotels like this were attached as well. They made several trips in one night, wore different outfits, and had a different man each time. The article was actually highlighting how this sort of business was booming! Moreover, the article was rmending popr ces to get such services. For some unknown reason, Frederick had a feeling that the article was targeting Alicia. It was no doubt that Alicia was the one in the photo seen at the hotel but Frederick believed that nothing happened between them! Frederick was certain that Alicia was at Flora''s the night before. Besides, he wasn''t surprised if she stayed at that shabby hotel since they had a huge fight. From what Frederick knew, Alicia was frugal. She was so stingy that she wouldn''t hesitate to stay at a ce like this. No matter how much money Frederick gave her, Alicia would save the money rather than spend it. Thus, Frederick gave her a monthly allowance instead of a credit card. She would be happy if he gave extra money to her every now and then. The photos were probably taken before she went back to Flora''s. Frederick deduced that Alicia wanted to stay in the hotel originally but it was too dirty for her. Hence, she checked out and finally returned to Flora''s. But the question was, who coincidentally took these photos and made it into this piece of news? Moreover, what happened between Alicia and Jeremy? Alicia was obviously the one who bought the bag of men''s clothing. However, the clothes did not seem to be high- end products, considering they didn''t even have proper packaging. Why did Alicia buy men''s clothing? Filled with doubt, Frederick took a glimpse at the door and saw Alicia was walking out of the building. He looked at the time and it was only 7 in the morning. Why was she this early? Thankfully, Frederick anticipated this! Otherwise, he would have missed her. Locking his phone, Frederick hurried out of the car. Meanwhile, the moment Alicia turned on her phone, it couldn''t stop ringing. Multiple messages were coming in at once. Going through the messages, Alicia deleted all of them as they were just someBelongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. junk messages such as vouchers, purchase with purchase coupon, and other unimportant notifications. Of course, she didn''t know that countless messages were notifying her of Frederick''s calls when her phone was off as the messages were dyed. Alicia walked with her head lowered. She nned to visit Nichs before going to work. Then, she nned to slip away from work and visit Martin in the hospital. Suddenly, a tall figure stepped in front of her and stopped her. Alicia recognized the brightly polished leather shoes. Stunned for a moment, Alicia raised her head slowly. Looking at the man standing tall, Alicia''s eyes started to fume in anger. Putting away her phone, she walked away from Frederick after giving him a piercing re. "Ally!" Frederick pulled her in, wrapped his arms around her waist, and said, "It''s been a day and you''re still mad at me? What happened yesterday was a misunderstanding! Danica''s hair got stuck on my button." Even Frederick didn''t know how that happened. Two of them were talking and Frederick angered Danica as he rejected her request. Then, the both of them got into an altercation. As a result, her hair was caught between his cor clip and button. Danica refused to cut her hair. That was the moment when Alicia came in. Chapter 236 Chapter 236 "Oh? Do you still care about me? Isn''t it better if I stopped interfering with your life? Consider it as a gift from me!" Alicia shouted. As she finished talking, she thought that she might have said something wrong. She shook her head and continued, "I''m not getting mad! You don''t deserve me getting mad at you! Humph!" Thinking of how Frederick hadn''t called her all night long, Alicia felt that it was not worth her getting mad. Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. "Ally-" Frederick''s heart was aching. He started to exin, ¡°It really was a misunderstanding! If I really wanted to do it, why would I choose to do it in the office? Not to mention that I left the door unlocked." Little did Frederick know, he had lost his chance to exin. At that moment, he was just getting on Alicia''sst nerves. "No one could stop the mighty Mr. Clements when he decided to do something! Perhaps you chose the office because it is more exciting! Besides, it''s your territory! Frederick, what do you want from me? You lied to me! You pervert! Look at this!" Showing Frederick her neck, Alicia''s eyes were filled with rage. "It''s a shame that you are willing to hook up with anyone but I have nothing to do with it! Why did you drag me into this?" "What happened? What''s this?" Startled by the rashes and bumps on Alicia''s neck, Frederick subconsciously reached out to touch it. However, he froze when Alicia pped him the next moment. "What happened? How dare you ask that? I have never had intercourse with any other men! If it wasn''t you who transmitted this disease to me, who else could it be? You hurt me and now you''ve ruined my life!" Alicia eximed. Filled with anger, she started to hit Frederick. Tears started to stream down her cheeks when she realized that she had messed up her own life while Martin hadn''t even recovered yet. Frederick regained hisposure after hearing what Alicia said. Hugging her, he managed to stop Alicia from her outrage. "Nonsense! I have never slept with any other woman!" Not to mention those who had sexually- transmitted diseases. What kind of person did Alicia think he was? "What... what did you say?" At the same time, Frederick''s words had calmed Alicia down. Wiping off the tears from her eyes, Frederick said, "You''re the only woman I''ve ever had! I have never had intercourse with any other women including Danica!" Frederick poked her at the forehead after fixing her cor. "Could it be an allergy? What did the doctor say? Did the doctor tell you that you were infected by STD? Even so, I don''t think that it will cause rashes here." Apparently, this was the reason she barged into the office angrily the day before, Frederick thought. "If I am having an allergy, why wouldn''t the doctor prescribe me the medicine immediately? He even rmended me to go for a skin test! Not once, but twice! The result isn''t even out yet. Obviously, I have been infected with some very serious disease! There was even ady who used me as an example to teach her daughter!" As Alicia was reminded of that incident, her voice immediately grew louder. "Why didn''t you tell me that you were sick? We could have gone to Carson and he''ll get you checked in no time! How spoiled have I made you? Not listening to my exnation, not answering my call, refusing to go home... You just shut me out after you went mad. I was just doing my work and when I had finished, you were already throwing a fit!" What was he saying? Looking at Frederick, Alicia was a little confused. "Are you telling me that you''ve been calling me?" "Of course I have! I''ve called you more than twenty times after you turned off your phone!" ncing at her, Frederick''s voice softened again. "Are you still feeling ufortable?" Was the woman Alicia saw a business partner? Suddenly, Alicia realized that she had been making assumptions all this time. The minute she saw Frederick with another woman, she would think that he was cheating on her. In fact, it wasmon for a businessman like Frederick toe in contact with women. Listening to how Frederick had called her the previous night and how he had gone back and forth to look for her, Alicia felt delighted. Shaking her head, a smile started to bloom on Alicia''s face. "It''s just getting way too itchy! It''s also making me be ugly!" "It''s okay!" Frederick hugged her after stroking her hair. "I will apany you to the hospital for another diagnosis. Don''t worry! We''ll face it together!" What if Alicia really had gotten that kind of disease? Upon looking up, their eyes met and Fredrick gave her a deep kiss. He could read her mind. "Even if you were infected, I won''t abandon you! God knows that you have been a good girl! Don''t fret, I will always be with you no matter what happens!" For some unknown reason, Alicia started to mutter to herself, "Yeah! I think so too! I have been a good girl who loves myself!" Squeezing her cheeks, Frederick put her into his car. "It will be safer if you didn''t go to those shabby hotels!" Alicia was shocked by Frederick''s words. How did he know? Had he met Nichs already? Getting into the car, Frederick gently tapped her on the forehead. "Didn''t you n to stay in a small hotel yesterday? Just how stingy are you? By the way, what are the men''s clothing for? What happened between you and Jeremy?" Frederick asked casually. The moment he finished asking, the car had already started up. "Hubby, have you been stalking me all night long?" Alicia felt surprised. How did Frederick know? "Look at this!" Unlocking his phone, Frederick handed it over to Alicia. She was astounded by the news. How did she be the headline? She was just going to a hotel. Wasn''t this a vition of privacy? "Please avoid going to these ces. It''s dirty and unsafe!" Frederick stated. "Okay," Alicia replied. From his voice, Alicia knew that he was not angry. She gulped her saliva and stole a nce at him. "What are you looking at? Now answer me. What are those cheap men''s clothing for?" Since Alicia had made a promise to Nichs, she kept it a secret. Plus, she feared that it would cause another uproar if she told Frederick the truth. She looked down and her hands began to fidget. "I was in a bad mood, therefore I bought them and cut them to release my anger!" Hearing her words, Frederick almostughed out loud. While stopping at the red light, he couldn''t help but nce at Alicia. Did she buy the clothes to let off her steam? No wonder she had chosen cheap men''s clothing! How angry was she at Frederick the night before that she was willing to spend money to calm herself down? "What about Jeremy Pitcher then?" "I met him coincidentally! He was so annoying! He kept asking me the reason I bought all those clothes! That was what happened in the photo. Hubby, you have to trust me! I didn''t go to the hotel with him!" It was so annoying. How did this end up on the news? "It''s okay! I trust you!" Soon, they reached their destination and went for another skin test. The result was out in a short time. Looking at the report, Carson started to speak. "Told you it was an allergy! It''s true that you can do the skin test for free but leave it to those who really need it! What you have is exfoliative dermatitis that was caused bymon allergies. It''s not a severe disease. You''ll recover soon." "It''s just an allergy? Then why did the hospital ask me to do the skin test twice? I thought that I was having some incurable disease!" Patting herself on the chest, Alicia felt a little angry. Then, she started to ask again. "What am I allergic to? Is it the crab? But, I wasn''t allergic to it before! Does that mean I can''t have crab anymore after this? That''s so sad!" Chapter 237 Chapter 237 Looking at Alicia expressing her thoughts, both Frederick and Carson couldn''t help butugh. "Dr. Vives!" A nurse came in with a blood analysis report in her hand. Looking at Alicia, Carson let out a cough and started tofort her with a smile on his face. "Hmm, not necessarily! The allergy might also be caused by the chemical reaction that happened when the food you ate reacted to some drugs such as expired sleeping pills! There were still some drugs that remained in your bloodstream! Thus, be careful about your dietter on. Avoid any food that you think might cause an allergy. Our body changes from time to time. It''spletely normal that you might be allergic to something that you weren''t allergic to before. I remember that there was a case where someone almost died from eating a peach! The symptoms of an allergy may vary every time. It might cause rashes now but might cause you to be short of breath next time! Your body will show symptoms when you are having an allergy. Make sure to get yourself checked immediately and you''ll be fine." ¡°Good! Finally! I can continue to earn extra -continue to work! Thank you, Dr. Vives!" Alicia thanked him. Listening to Carson''s words, Alicia grinned and felt relieved instantly as if the world had be a brighter ce. Looking at Alicia''s grin, Frederick could gauge her thoughts. She probably nned to work for some extra ie after she realized how wasteful it was for her to destroy those clothes! She must be regretting her actions! After parting ways with Carson, Frederick walked out of the ward with his hand on Alicia''s waist. "There. You don''t have any STDs! You almost ruined my reputation!" If Alicia was to spread the fact that she had STDs in thepany. Frederick''s reputation would be doomed! Sheughed awkwardly at herself. Came to think about it, she was just being overdramatic. However, this was proof of how much she loved herself. "Hubby, you''re so outstanding on everything. Meanwhile, look at me, I am nothingpared to you. If I didn''t meet Chet yesterday, the security guard would have stopped me outside the entrance! Hubby, since you''re an excellent man with a good temper, don''t mind what I have done in thepany yesterday, please? Look at me. I was sick and I got framed. I think that''s already a punishment for me. I also forgave you for what happened in the office yesterday..." Then, she pouted. "I was halted at the gate!¡± Frederick shook his head while giving Alicia''s chin a pinch. "That''s the rule. You can''t get in without an appointment or notification! We restricted people froming in randomly for a reason! Next time, before youe, do give me or Chet a call." Looking at the time, Frederick noticed that it was not yet eight o''clock. "Let''s go! I''ll take you to mypany for a breakfast date so that the security will recognize you!" Alicia had never expected Frederick to say those words. Suddenly. her heart was blooming. "Sure!" Arriving at Soaver International. Frederick walked through the gate with his hand on Alicia''s waist. They were so intimate that it made Alicia felt giddy; it was as if Frederick was announcing her as his wife. Of course, Frederick wasn''t reluctant to show her off as well. To Frederick, gossip was nothing! He only cared about the person he loved. Although it was still early and there weren''t many employees in thepany, everyone froze as if time had stopped for a moment whenever they saw Frederick and Alicia. The couple instantly became the center of attention However, both of them were only focusing on each other. In the past, Frederick would have never cared so much about announcing his status with a woman. However, on that day, he was holding Alicia by the waist constantly and he never let go as if he was announcing his dominance over Alicia. What he did had changed his employees¡¯ impression of him As expected, it shocked everyone in thepany. The atmosphere was filled with love. Momentster, Alicia got a call from herpany and she was given a task outside the office. She wasn''t required to punch in. Upon hearing that, her mood became even better. Ending the call, Alicia looked at Frederick and started to speak. "I want to visit your office too! I''m notin a hurry, I want to sit in every corner of your office! I will leave my scent in your office!" After all, Danica had been in his office. How could Alicia tolerate when someone else had marked her territory? Amused by her childish words, Frederick stroked her hair and agreed, ¡°Sure! Let''s go to my office for a coffee! You can infect every inch of my office with your scent!¡± ¡°Hubby! I don''t think ¡®infect¡¯ is the right word... That''s hurtful!" Eventually. they reached the restaurant before their conversation ended. As usual, Frederick led Alicia into a private room that was specially prepared for those who came to talk about business. Usually, it was prohibited to use and only those with authority were allowed to use it. As soon as they were seated, the chef handed them a menu and asked, "Mr. Clements, what can I make for you today?" As Frederick raised his head, Alicia spoke before he said a word. "It''s okay! I saw a lot of dishes outside when we came in. We''ll just grab some of those!" Besides, it was only breakfast. Instead of having a grand breakfast, Alicia preferred to have something light After checking the time, Frederick agreed with Alicia. "Get us two tes then!¡± Sometimes, Frederick would choose to eat at thes cafeteria too. However, he would.yse special sets of ¡° silverwafe; he never used the pubic ones. Before this, all the meals:were usually sent directly to his office as wett This was his first timechaving br¨¦akfast in the cafeteriaContent belongs to Soon enough, two sets of tableware were sent over. After the waiter left. Alicia grabbed Frederick''s arm and asked, "Hubby, do I go out with you? What... should I call you? Hubby... doesn''t seem appropriate..." If she called Frederick ''Hubby'', wouldn''t it affect his reputation in thepany if someone heard it? After all, they had gotten married discreetly. Although they were legally wedded, for some cultures, it was not considered a marriage unless a wedding had been held. asionally, Alicia felt upset about this hidden marriage but overall, she feltfortable with how things worked out. After all, her previous marriage had traumatized her!This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. Alicia would rather not let anyone know that she was married if her marriage wasn''t a happy one. At least, she wouldn''t have to suffer too much when the marriage ended To Alicia, marriage only provided her with status are-she didn''t need others¡¯ blessings to be happy. She was the only one who truly o understoed her own feelings. She> was ance the prettiest bride inc: Bayton City that had organized an enormous wedding dinner which made everyone jealous. But then, turned to be the most hurtful thing that she had experienced in her life. She wanted her marriage to be discreet and simple ¡ê. At that moment, she feared that she was being high profile. Upon a glimpse of the restaurant when she came in,sh¨¦ saw anumberof < ki chen''staff and waiters walking? a ound) There were quite a few-of them She could guess the ndmber Epeople who were having. breakfast by looking at th number of employees. Should she just stay put? She thought that it would be a waste of a chance if she didn''t get to enjoy the food Chapter 238 Chapter 238 Momentster, Alicia said, "Hubby, could you help me get some buns? I would like to have some soya drink or milk too! They have it here, don''t they?" ¡°silly!¡± Out of habit. Frederick grabbed Alicia by the waist and held her up. ¡°Don''t you worry about what others think of you! Ignore them and be the way you are! As long as I''m here, you can do whatever you want to. Grab anything you want, I can even request for the chef to cook anything you want. They are all experienced chefs here!¡± Upon listening to Frederick''s words, Alicia felt delighted as she was being pampered by him. Walking out of the room, Alicia followed Frederick around with a te in her hand. They queued in like other employees who were in the line, waiting for their turn to take their food. The moment Alicia saw something she wanted, she would take some and put them on her te "I would like to have one fried dumpling! I want some of those colorful things too! Oh, how could I say no te corn...¡± In the beginning, Alicia was still restraining herself. But. the moment she saw all the cuisines that the cafeteria offered, her eyes widened, shining brightly. After all, she felt that it was too extravagant to have so many dishes for breakfast. "I want that chocte cake! Get the small one on the left!¡± For breakfast. just like any buffet, everything could be taken unless they had a limited quota for each customer. Basically, the waiter was responsible for refilling and organizing. Alicia was so excited but looking at her te that was getting filled, she couldn''t help sighing "Why do they offer so much scrumptious food? I can''t take everything, not to mention finish it!" Listening to her whine, Frederick turned his head and nced at Alicia. ¡°Just take whatever you want! We''ll figure out another way when you can''t finish it!" "The food in yourpany is so great! I guess the menu wouldn''t repeat even after a week! Get some noodles as well! And some veggies too. Alicia was talking non-stop. When she got to the end, she looked at her te which had been filled with all kinds of cuisine. She felt sorry for wasting food as she knew that she couldn''t finish them all "Hubby, can you get some porridge and grilled sausages?" Momentster, Alicia put some of her favorite dishes on Frederick''s te. Alicia was so focused on picking up the food. Little did she know that she had be the center of attention in the restaurant. Alicia hadpletely forgotten where she was. She even started to munch on a tiny cake when Frederick was still taking some food. "What else do you want?" Looking at both Frederick''s and her te that had been filled, Alicia shook her head. "Then let''s get back to our seat!¡± "Okay!" The moment Alicia turned around, she saw a line of people in their ck suit queuing neatly behind them. She was surprised by them and nearly threw out the cake she was holding. Her face reddened as she almost choked herself. ¡°Ahem! Ahem!" Looking at her, Frederick chuckled and pulled her aside. "Let''s go!¡± Alicia hung her head low as they headed back to their seats. Back in their private room, she quickly put down her te and gave herself a p at the mouth. ¡°Silly me! That was awkward!" "I should have behaved myself!¡± she thought. She was starving, therefore she put a cake into her mouth subconsciously. Regretting her action, Alicia felt like curling herself up into a ball. Handing her a fork and a spoon, Frederick smiled and said, "It''s okay, itismen to eat in the line! Thepany policy mentioned not wasting food but it doesn''t say that we can only eat when we''re back to our seats." "I see! Then, why did all the employees sneak up like ninjas? That was so embarrassing for me!" It was actually Alicia herself that hadn''t been paying attention to her surroundings. Yet, she was whining about it. Looking at Alicia who had recovered from her embarrassment, Frederick took a tissue and wiped her mouth, smiling faintly. For the employees, it had beenmen for them to see all those cuisines. However, for a first-timer like Alicia, it was one of the best breakfasts she ever had. Most of the food on Frederick''s te was actually for Alicia as well He was always surprised by her appetite. Unlike other women, she had a slender figure with an enormous appetite. She could be as innocent as an angel and she could be as mad as a ho. To Frederick, she was like a perfect human that always caught others¡¯ attention easily for some unknown reason. After most of the food on the te was finished, Frederick said, "Eat slowly. If you like it. I can bring you here often until you get sick of this cafeteria!" "Okay!" After finishing her soy milk, Alicia felt satisfied. Obviously, food could solve every single one of her problems! After breakfast, Frederick brought her back to his office. Walking into the spacious and bright office again, Alicia''s mood was = completely different from the first time she came. Looking at his-office, she-felt contented. Frederick''s office was I as cold as his appearaiice. Frederick''s office was painted brown and white. It had an elegant yet minimalist design. There were only a few potted jasmine nts in his office. Frederick made two cups of coffee and said, "Sit! Didn''t you n to sit on every chair in my room?" Meanwhi e,Alicia was actually sitting around in his office. She went to sit om the sofa, followed by the chair en the side, and finally, she returned to the chair locatectn front of-Erederick. - "Tee-hee!" Alicia giggled while taking a sip of her coffee. Looking at how energetic Alicia was, Frederick''s mood had significantly improved. Taking a sip of the coffee, he suddenly remembered something and said, "I''ve prepared a gift for you!¡± The next moment, Frederick tock out a box from the bottom drawer of the cab. "What is it?" It seemed to be something huge! ¡°Open it!¡± He bought this gift thest time he was outstation. He had wanted to give it to her but he always forgot to bring it home Unpacking the gift. Alicia noticed a fluffy bag. Her heart melted the moment she saw the bag. "Wow, it''s so cute!¡± The next second, she put on the bag and gave it a try. She even made a few poses in front of Frederick. "How do I look? It''s so special! I might catch everyone''s attention with this bag! I like it!" Alicia took a few pictures of her new bag with her phone. Looking at the photos, a smile bloomed on Alicia''s face. Holding her hand, Frederick took advantage of the situation and made her sit on hisp. "I knew you would like it! It fits your character well!" Wrapping her hands around Frederick''s neck, Alicia kissed him on the cheek. "Thank you!" Then, Alicia looked at the bag again. She just couldn''t get enough of her new bag. With his arms around Alicia¡¯s waist, Frederick couldn''t help but take a sniff of her neck. At that moment, they were starting to get intimate. Suddenly, the door was opened. "Mr. Clements, I¡ª" "Ah! I''m sorry! I''m sorry-"N?velDrama.Org is the owner. The man staggered on his way into Frederick''s office. He was obviously stunned by ihe scene before him. Then, he quickly turned around to exit the affice. Instinctively, Alicia was shocked by the man as well It caused her to jump off from <= ao Frederick''sp instantly. Upon a gifnpse at the door, Alicianoticed that there were two other men who came in together. Her face was red as she didn''t know what to do. ya ¨¦ ¡°What should I do? Should I hide somewhere?" Was that... Lindsay''s father earlier in? Did her eyes trick her? Listening to Alicia, Frederick almost cried out ofughter. ¡°Why should you hide? It''s not like we''re doing something bad." Holding her hand, Frederick made Alicia sit on hisp again. Chapter 239 Chapter 239 "Rx! It''s not office hours yet! Just let him wait!" Graham must be very anxious that he had toe to the office, Frederick thought. Lowering his gaze, Frederick continued rubbing his face against Alicia¡¯s neck. She blushed as she tried to stop him. ¡°Hey, Frederick, stop!" How would the others who were waiting outside think of them? They had seen what the two were doing! Alicia was feeling anxious. "Hubby, are you doing business with the Crouch Family?¡± Alicia felt disgusted when she thought of Lindsay Crouch. Why must it be the Crouch family? Ugh! She pouted as she thought of it. "Yeah, what''s wrong? Are you unhappy about it?" Even though Alicia was not pleased with it, she was still being reasonable. In the end, she shook her head "I''m just a little upset! It''s okay if you are making money from it. but if he is making money from you too, that''s just so annoying! However, I understand that you should never mix up business with personal feelings. I am okay with it!" As Alicia fixed Frederick''s cor, she forced a smile onto her face. "I''ll try my best to deal with it and won''t cause you any trouble!" Frederick pinched her face as he replied, "That''s my girl! But, I don¡¯t think this coboration is still going on because he has vited the contract. There won''t be a next time anymore." Alicia''s eyes instantly brightened up but then she felt worried. "Won''t it affect you? What a rubbish family!" The Crouch family had not only screwed her over but also Frederick. She felt a little sorry for him. Frederick immediately knew what was on her mind when he saw the emotions written on her face. He then pinched her face harder. ¡°Don''t worry! He''s going to pay for it!" Immediately, Alicia cheered up. Suddenly, there came a knock with a shout, "Mr. Clements¡ª" Alicia recognized this voice -it was Chet''s. She jumped down from Frederick''sp and nced at the door worriedly. "Hubby, what should we do?" Would she be humiliated once again? "Heh." Frederick smiled and nced at another door inside the room, signaling for her to enter. Alicia immediately turned around and rushed to enter. With a m, the door closed. Only then, Frederick answered the door calmly. ¡°Come in!" The men outside entered the room and they roughly knew what had happened in the room moments ago. They lowered their head, trying to avoid eye contact and started to talk about work. On the other hand, Frederick acted like nothing had happened and quickly organized the documents handed to him. In the room, Alicia was so embarrassed that her brain was buzzing. Her face was flushed red. She quietly listened to what was happening outside while holding her bag in her arm. She was waiting for the guys outside to leave so that she could escape as soon as possible. Fortunately, the people outside stayed for less than 10 minutes. She made sure that there was no one out there anymore before she tiptoed out. Frederick was signing a few documents and he noticed Alicia from the corner of his eyes. Frederick lowered down his pen and spoke, ¡°You are not bothering me. There''s no need to act like that." She was so sensible. People around her always found that she was considerate of others. "Hubby, since you are so busy, I don''t want to bother you anymore! It was so embarrassing earlier on, it''s too awkward for me to stay here any longer! I should go to work too!" She had to go back and get her car, and she also had to head to the motel to visit Nichs. She couldn''t stay here for too long. Biting her lower lip softly, she asked with her hands covering her face, "Hubby, can you stop for a while... and send me out please?¡± She had been so embarrassed that day! She didn''t think that she was going toe here anymore in the future! With Frederick by her side, everyone else probably wouldn''t dare to look at her. Even if they did, they would only steal a quick nce. If she were to leave alone, everyone would probably stare at her like she was a circus show. Alicia felt goosebumps all over her body as she thought about it. There was still a lot of work that he had to do, therefore Frederick agreed and stood up. He walked her all the way to the entrance and hailed a taxi for her. "Don''t forget toe home tonight!" In the car, Alicia was in such a good mood. As she was looking through her work records, she suddenly received a notification. When she opened it she saw that it was an e-wallet transfer. The message attached to the e- wallet was, "My babe is sick. hence here''s a constion gift. Be a good girl!" When Alicia opened it, she found that it was 99,999 dors! She happily sent two kissing emojis to the sender. Then, she immediately received another transfer. "I''ve made my wife upset. This is for you to go shopping and save up!" Alicia opened it; it was another 99,999 dors! Before she finished typing her message, there came another transfer with the message, "Payment of liquidated damage from Mr. Crouch, I got this without contributing anything, might as well give it to my wife!¡± As she opened it, she found another 99,999 dors! Alicia was in a daze. She had received nearly 300,000 dors in just a matter of seconds. She had hit the jackpot, for she had recently been struggling financially. As she realized that her father''s surgery and medical fees were sufficient again, she smiled happily and replied ¡°Hubby, you are amazing! I will be back on time! Keep it up, XOXO!" Following that message, she sent a kissing emoticon and a grinning emoticon toa. When Alicia reached home to take her car, she bumped into her mother alonarcleI justreturned from the ospital. Alivia asked about her father''s €ondition and proceededto give seme money to her mother? Aliciathen hurried over to themotel. This time, she paid extra attention to H¨¦t surroundings, making.Sure that no one was following her. She also scanned the entrance before she entered. 22 However, she was informed that Nichs had checked out. "What? When did this happen?" Where did he go? Why had he left without letting her know? As Alicia asked the receptionist, she checked her phone. There were no calls or messages from an unknown number. "He returned at midnight and checked out at dawn!" came the reply. Alicia frowned in confusion and didn¡¯t press on. "Alright, thank you!" She left the motel and felt a little bit down. Why did Nichs leave again? What was he doing outside the previous night? Why did he leave after returning for a short while? Could it be that he caused some trouble again and decided to run away? However, Alicia didn''t think that he was such a person! He was someone who had sacrificed his life to protect his sister''s life even when he was poor. How bad could a person like that be? Maybe he was just afraid of dragging her down with him Alicia sighed in resignation. It was fine if she couldn''t contact him as long as he was safe! Without thinking much, she went to work. Alicia had been met with many pleasant surprises recently. She had no more health problems; her . misunderstanding with Frederick had been solved; she met Nichs, and she received 300,000 dors out of th¨¦ blue. That day, she felt extremely delighted and her efficiency at work was superb. ~ When it was approaching the time to get off work, Alicia roughly calcted her expenses and felt a little relieved. At least, her father''s treatment wouldn''t be dyed anymore. However, she-felt slightly worried about the 8Qthousand dors that she had spent on her brother. There. were coristant unforeseen Sv circunastances I in life but no matter whatyone nad to live off of money. Even if one''s life was easy at the rrfment, one still couldntck off. Regardless, she thought that it was worth it to spend 80 thousand dors in exchange for Nichs. These two times, she really owed it to Frederick. Without his supply of the money, she might''ve been in despair. Moreover, he had even given her those e-wallet transfers! He wasn''tcking in anything and she couldn''t afford to buy him anything expensive as well... She felt that she should give him something in return. All of a sudden, inspiration hit her. She picked up her pen and started sketching the design of a tie on a piece of paper. This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. Chapter 240 Chapter 240 In a burst of inspiration, Alicia was so focused on drawing that she had forgotten that it was time to get off work. She carefully inserted her sketch in a folder and kept it in the drawer. She then shut down herputer and got ready to return home. She thought that since Frederick had been so good to her that day, she needed to do something in return as well After some consideration, she decided to buy some ingredients at the supermarket to make ravioli. "No ck pepper for him, he''s had enough of it!" she thought to herself. She wanted him to quit eating ck pepper! Alicia couldn''t help butugh as she thought of this. She left the office happily with her bag on her arm However, the smile was wiped from her face as soon as she left the office. She saw Lindsay at the main gate. "Why is she here again?" After a long sigh, she bit the bullet and walked over. To no one''s surprise, Lindsay rushed over angrily and a magazine was thrown at Alicia. "Alicia nchard, you shameless little b*tch!" Looking down, she noticed that it was the piece of news Frederick had shown her. Amongst the photos, she noticed that one of them was of her and Jeremy! She immediately understood why Lindsay was here again. She red at Lindsay and said sarcastically, "I see you''ve gotten worked up again, should I find a way to calm the buming fire within you?" One kept pestering her while another was out for her blood. What was wrong with both of them? What did any of it have to do with her? "Are you trying to record our conversation again? Yeah. I am cursing you, so what? You si*t, vixen, you shameless b*tch! You f*cking wh*re!" A stream of curses flowed from Lindsay''s mouth and Alicia remained silent until Lindsay finally stopped. "Are you done? Can I leave now?" It was always the same curses. Wasn''t Lindsay tired of it? As Alicia finished speaking, she strode over to the parking lot. It was better to avoid a head-on argument. It takes two to fight and as long as she could still hold herself back. she would avoid a fight. "Alicia nchard, are you showing me attitude? Stop right there!"This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. Lindsay chased after Alicia, reaching out as she tried to drag her. Alicia remembered that Lindsay was still pregnant and tried to control herself to prevent causing harm to the baby. She was really afraid that Lindsay would me her if anything happened to the baby. They stopped walking and Alicia shook Lindsay''s hand away. She instinctively chose a spot where the CCTV could capture everything. She didn''t want to harm Lindsay; she just wanted to make sure that she was safe herself. "When will you stop? Until when will you stop going crazy over a man? Look at me now, I''m living such a good life, why would I want to steal your man away from you? Are you delusional? why do you have to come at me@every time anything S happensto Jeremy? Is this fun? Ife weren ''Lhere, would you be ableto guarantee that Jeremy would be yours alone? Are you sure that there wou dn''t be another me, another woman? Are you nning to go and make a scene every time he has something going on with another woman? If he really cared about you, he would exin it to you himself! If you really loved him, you would isten to his words and believe them! can''t stand the both of you! It was just a few photos; the both of us were in the middle of the streets. What could we have done? We were fighting back then! You must''ve thought that we were flirting, right? t''s only a photo!" "Heh, such pretty words. If you really didn''t care about him, why do you wear these butterfly earrings out every day? You''re deliberately trying not to make him forget about you! You''re just a hypocritical b*tch, going back on your words! Not only that. you''re a f*cking wh¡¯*re who tries to make every man out there fall for you!" Lindsay''s eyes were red as she pointed at Alicia. Alicia rolled her eyes, enraged by her words. "Can you be reasonable? These earrings were given by my husband. I wear them because I like them. There are stories behind every gift! All the things that I''m wearing now are gifts from my husband and they show that I belong to him! Who do you think Jeremy is? I can¡¯t even like butterflies because of him? Do I need to hate my husband''s gifts because of Jeremy? Then. should I kill all the butterflies in the world? I even have a nickname called butterfly; do I have to change it and notify the people in my hometown to stop calling me by my nickname in the future? If I can¡¯t change it, do I have to kill myself? F*ck! What''s wrong with you?¡± It was just a butterfly design and it had nothing to do with Jeremy. Why did everything just have to have something to do with him? "You''re just covering up your lies with excuses! You can lie to everyone but not me! You obviously can''t forget Jeremy! If you really don''t care abqut him, why didn''t you pawn those kutterfly earrings when you were so-broke that you had now Le : ce to gl¨¦ep? You are sucha ~S scheming b*tch! Who knows what horrible ideas you have in your¡± mind? Aren''t you wearing those earrings every day just tofnake Jeremy think that you are € still thinking about him? Something is not right with him too, he would always just stare at a shirt in a daze, which also has a pair of butterflies inked on it! Is it because of you that he treasures that shirt like his baby? And you! Why did you attend that event? Not only that, you even helped him do his tie! If it''s just a normal photo, then why did he download it and save it on his phone?" Lindsay''s face was flushed red with anger as she roared, "You''re obviously trying to make him think of you! You''re a f*cking b*tch!" In an instant, Alicia fell into a daze. She remembered that she did design a suit for Jeremy for one of his birthdays. It was the only men''s clothing that she had ever designed and she had finished it all by herself. After that, designing was something that was only left in her past. Because it was her first time and she was inexperienced, the cuttings weren''t perfect and it wasn''tfortable. However, Jeremy was indeed really happy on that day; he was really excited. The both of them almost slept together that day, but in the end, she avoided it with tears in her eyes. That day was probably the first time they almost lost control! Upon seeing Alicia''s reaction, Lindsay thought that she had gotten it right. She grew even more furious. ¡°You''d better stop thinking about it! No matter what you do and no matter how much he loves you, he will never ever be with you! His only sister committed suicide because of your brother, his mother had also gone insane because of this. He hates you so much that he came back this time to seek revenge for his sister! Do you think that he loves you? Do you even know why he pursued you? Think about why he did that to your family!" Lindsay then sneered. "He wants your family to suffer so bad that you would rather die! Furthermore, in his heart, you are just an arrogant, ostentatious girl who can''t take hardships. How could he be attracted to you, a woman that was willing tesell herself for money? You didn''t ktew that, right? I have . been in contact with him for the past three years after he broke up watt you. Iwas the one who apanied him while hewas abroad. But, who knew that we would meet you when w@ returned! I was the one who told him all the news about you. So what if you kept yourself clean while you were dancing at the nightclub? In his mind, he thinks that your job is to sleep with all those men at work! I thought that he had finally given up but I never thought that he would return to Casterwich City to expand his business! On my father''s birthday, it was I who had thrown you over to an old man. What a pity that he didn''t get to see it. You also got what you deserved -that must''ve been your first time but you didn''t bleed!" Chapter 241 Chapter 241 Alicia was so shocked that her head was buzzing. She couldn''t believe what she had heard. "Sister? Isn¡¯t Jeremy the only child of his family?" Since when did Jeremy have a sister? She remembered that she had identally seen his family photo before! He also imed that he was the only child in his family! Besides, when the two of them first met, Nichs had just left for a few years. Wasn''t Jeremy''s family always abroad? At that time, Nichs must''ve been in Bayton City. Moreover, if Jeremy had nned this for a long time, this incident must''ve taken ce even earlier. How could Nichs know Jeremy''s sister? Furthermore, since Jeremy''s sistermitted suicide, what did it have to do with Nichs? Alicia fell into confusion with all the questions inside her head. Just then, Lindsay continued to shout. "Of course not! His current family was a reorganized family after his parents got divorced! His parents got divorced when he was very young! He has. a little sister named Yannie Murphy if I am not mistaken. She lived with her mother in their home country. Who knows what your brother did to her, Murphy was only about 19 years old when she passed away. His mother could not face reality and developed a mental problem after that! If I hadn''t heard him talking about it when he was drunk, I wouldn''t have known that you had an elder brother. You deserve everything that has happened to you. When he came back for revenge, your brother mysteriously disappeared. Moreover, your brother loves you the most, doesn''t he?¡± "As you are your brother''s precious treasure, you deserved to get what you did. You became his scapegoat. You deserved to have your family go bankrupt; you deserved to be left alone during your wedding ceremony; you deserved to be the whole city''s joke. All of it was too light of a punishment for you! If I were Jeremy, I would''ve gotten you pregnant first then throw you away to other men! Atst, I would tell you the truth so that you would suffer endlessly¡ª" Alicia didn¡¯t know how to react to this. Looking at her miserable expression, delight and excitement were written all over Lindsay''s face. A cruel glint shed across her eyes. "Jeremy was too soft on you, maybe his original n was even more vicious than this! However, he had been tempted by you. He knew that you were his enemy''s sister, his enemy''s precious treasure, but he still fell in love with you, you vixen! I don''t know what was going on in his mind! I can''t believe that you guys were getting married but you still had your virginity intact! He is the most foolish person in this entire world! And you, you b*tch! Why do you keep thinking about him even when he had dumped you and left you at the ceremony?¡± As Lindsay thought of this, she put on a disgusted expression "For three years, you were so poor that you almost needed to beg for food. Even so, you still didn''t want to sell those stupid earrings. You were facing so much trouble at that time. So many men want to be your sugar daddy and give you money but you rejected them all! You were so noble that you almost went into jail for murder usations, just because you wanted to keep your innocence intact. How could I have known that you were a virgin? The only reason that a woman would strive so hard to protect herself is that she is still a virgin and she still has hope in her heart!" Alicia still had thoughts about Jeremy! Lindsay thought. As Lindsay suddenly realized this, she gritted her teeth in anger. However, she didn''t know that Alicia had once strived so hard and not given up, all because of one reason. "How could you have been so lucky every time? You danced in a nightclub but still, you remain undefiled. You were so cautious, I tried to take action a few times but you somehow still managed to dodge the bullet! When I gave you water, you drank another beverage instead. When I brought you a beverage, your throat was ufortable and you wanted to drink water then! I suddenly realized that it was too difficult to trick you. If I don''t understand you enough, I don¡¯t even know how to make it possible!¡± "Also, at about that time, Jeremy suddenly told me that he might being back to expand his business and he was already preparing for it. I have been with him for two years! I tried so hard and finally made him have sex with me when he was drunk, and gained some status from that. How could I let the two of you reunite again? But. the things that enraged me were that he actually mistook me for you several times, he called your name even when he was hugging me! Although I didn''t mind being by his side as a replica of you, every time things like this happen, I hate it! I have contributed so much but what have you done to deserve this?" Alicia couldn''t snap back to her senses from the horrible truth. For a long moment. she was speechless. Her mind was engulfed in past memories and she couldn''te back from her reverie. "Hence, I changed my strategy; I treated you nicely and sincerely! ure enough, you began to trust me more. Unintentionally, you would reveal a lot of-your past and your little secrets to me! I took the opportunity:tofort you while taking advantage of your past tolet Jeremyep me! You didn''t kriow aboutthis, right? My re ationship with Jeremy got much bett¨¦r during th¨¦ year I was with you. More than once, I let him know indirectly that you had sex with many men! I took your photos at the nightclub to let him know about your current situation; I asked you to apany me to the hospital for a check-up, deliberately going to the obstetrics and gynecology department just to let him think that you were terminating a pregnancy! Deep down in his heart, you were a f*cking sl*t who couldn''t get any worse!" ep) Lindsay was so emotional, she couldn''t help but burst into tears. ¡°And you! Why must you wait for him? So many men have a crush on you and your mother also introduced some of them to you, but you never epted any of them! You even stapped contacting all your friendsNin school but you still ~ have theguts to ask me to help you find outveremy¡¯ s situation! You¡¯ Ficking b*tch! Why couldn''t you forget about him afte these¡®three years? I really hate you so-much! During my dad''s banquet, I was the one who drugged you and bribed the waiter to send you to the suite; I purposely asked Jeremy to attend the banquette! I already made sure that the man in the suite has a wife, and I asked people to catch you in bed. Unexpectedly, you were the only one left in the suite! Even reporters came! But whatever, no matter what, everyone would still know what had happened at a nce!" Owned by N?velDrama.Org. Lindsay snickered as she gloated "No matter what, I think that that was probably your first time! But, it doesn''t matter if it really was, because only the end results were important! As long as Jeremy believed that yqu were a cheap wh''re and a f*cking sl*t, that was enough! What''s the point of you~ keeping yourself clean and loving: him seynuch? o one would believe youl Nwil not give you the a opportunity to please or seduce him afymore! In his heart, you; are already the worst person in the entire world! Don''t you ever dare to hink that it is still possible for you to be with him again! He hates you so much, the two closest people in his ife have been ruined because of your family. Isn''t it the same in your family? Your mother loves you so much but I think she must''ve beaten you up a lot because of all these matters! No matter how much you ove each other, you two will never be able to coexist and will never end welll Don''t you ever go and seduce him ever again!" Tr After finishing, Lindsay finally realized that Alicia had remained silent all this time. She saw that Alicia was staring in a direction in a daze. Lindsay followed her line of vision to find that a tall and gray figure had entered her sight. Her face immediately went pale and she staggered backward as she trembled. "J-Jeremy? Why are you here?" When did hee? Did he hear everything? Chapter 242 Chapter 242 The expression on Jeremy''s face froze and the corner of his mouth twitched. He then turned away dejectedly as if his soul had been sucked out from his body. Lindsay looked at him in shock, then chased after him in a panic. "Jeremy, it''s not what you think! I can exin. I was angry just now. I was just talking nonsense. Please don¡¯t take it seriously-" "Jeremy! Wait for me!" "Don''t you trust me for who I am? How could you take my words seriously when I was so mad? Jeremy-" Lindsay ran after him all the way until they reached his car. As she reached out to pull at his clothes, he smacked her hand away. "Scram! You disgust me!" He had trusted her so much that he had been blinded from the truth. Anger was building up in his chest and his expression was grim. With hatred in his eyes, a terrifying aura surrounded him. He never would''ve thought that under her beautiful face, a dark and sinister heart lurked! Lindsay staggered several steps back, feeling a striking pain in her stomach. However, she couldn''t care less about it at this instant. Her makeup was already ruined from her tears. "Jeremy, please don''t be angry with me! That was because I cared too much about you! I was too angry and that was why I said all of that to make her mad. It''s not the truth-" "Jeremy, you know how I''ve treated you in the past years! How could you not? Ask yourself!" "Did I ever do something to hurt you? I gave you everything I had. How can you treat me like this?¡± On top of Lindsay''s howls and wails, her obvious bump on her stomach attracted many curious and pitiful gazes from onlookers ¡°Young man, don''t be so mean! It''s not goad to do this in public!" "Yeah! Look at her, she¡¯s crying so hard! As a man, you should be more open-minded and treat your wife better! It''s not easy for women!" "Your wife is so pretty, why don''t you treat her better? Aren''t you afraid that she will leave you for another man?¡± "Go hame and settle this in private! Don''t you feel ashamed for making a scene in public?¡± ¡°Jeremy, let''s go home!" The few strangers were very kind but Jeremy was in conflict. "Have you ever been truthful to me? Were there ever truths in your words?" She was so aggrieved and pitiful at this moment, which waspletely different from the harsh woman that she was just moments ago. If he hadn''t seen it and heard it himself, he would''ve never believed it "It''s such a waste that you didn''t be an actress! Stay away from me in the future!" With a low hiss, Jeremy opened the car door and left. He left Lindsay behind as she sobbed. Not far from the main entrance of the office, Alicia stood there for a long time as if she just had a dream. She couldn''t figure out why Nichs had to be responsible for Yannie''s suicide! She thought about it carefully and still couldn''t recall Nichs having anything to do with a girl named Yannie or had the surname Murphy! Could it be that Nichs had gotten drunk and raped a girl? Other than that, Alicia really couldn''t think of any other reason for a girl tomit suicide! She could not ept it and shook her head in defeat. Although Nichs had been rebellious, he was still a highly admired student in the eyes of many other students, especially amongst girls. Not only was he tall and handsome, but he was also more courageous than others of his age. He was never afraid of things that people the same age as he was would be afraid of. Back then, every time when Alicia had him by her side, she always felt like she was a queen. Alicia was so young and ignorant at that time and Nichs had spoilt her, therefore-everything her brother owned belonged to her. There was? an incident that left a deep _ impresSion on her- that time, ov ichs had gotten a Barbiedoll that-came without packaging, To her Stitprise, he gave it to her girl instead of her! When Alicia realized that, she was so angry that she ignored him for a week. Content belongs to swnovel.ne In the end, Nichs saved up some money and bought an even bigger and prettier doll for her. Only then did she make up with him. Alicia still remembered that she had a hairstyle with thick bangs. Nichs liked to touch her bangs and say, "I think I might be a bachelor forever because I have a sister that gets jealous so easily!¡± At the time, Alicia didn¡¯t really understand what "bachelor" meant, she just felt happy ying with her doll. She requested Nichs to treat her nicely forever, and even said that he must remain a ¡®bachelor¡¯ forever! After that incident, if Nichs bought things for other girls, he made sure to get two of them. Alicia would make the pick first and the rest would be for the other girl When others came to know of it, many girls who were trying to pursue Nichs even started to buy. gifts for Alicia. However, she never epted any of it no matter how muetyshe liked them because Nichs would buy them far her if she asked him to. Content belongs to She received more pocket money than Nichs and she would save some of them up, giving them to Nichs. Alicia still remembered the girls whe chased after him. However, she had no idea who Yannie Murphy was. If a girl couldmit suicide for Nichs, she must''ve been close to him As Alicia walked on the streets, she felt suffocated by the truth. Her entire mind was clouded as she sat down to rest on a bench. She sighed heavily. Apparently, everything was a scheme that had been long-nned, right from the start! It turned out that everything had nothing to do with love and it was nothing more than a lie. A long and nightmarish lie. She couldn''t believe that everything between Jer¨¦my and her, had all been nned by him long ago. The romantigencounters, those moving moments, and sweet experiences... Weretiey all illusions that he-had deliberately created for her?t was the sugar- coated poison+hat made her fall for him. If she had let down her guard and didn''t insist on persevering, would she have been ravaged and then thrown aside as Lindsay had said? If so, she would''ve been even more miserable than she was at present. How ridiculous! She had longed for a fairytale-like love story for half her life. She had chosen her lover carefully and loved him with all her might for three years, waited for him for three years. However, it was all a lie. It was all fake! The six years that she had wasted seemed like a joke at this time. In an instant, mixed feelings arose in Alicia''s heart Was she considered as fortunate that she had managed to live until the present? Lindsay was indeed behind everything that had happened that night but she never would''ve expected that it turned out to be Frederick! As Alicia thought of Frederick, she felt a surge of warmth in her heart.Owned by N?velDrama.Org. Luck was finally on her side this time. She had given her virginity to such a man and she would never regret it in her life! This was the first time that Alicia had thought of something like this, clear and confounded. She was even filled with happiness! She stood up and looked at the sky, then shouted, "Time to go home and cook for my hubby!" Because of this unexpected incident, Alicia''s n was messed up and her mood was somehow affected as well. She gave up on the thought of making ravioli and bought some vegetables instead before making her way home. As Frederick entered the house, he caught a whiff of the aroma of pork ribs. As he listened to the sound of the knife hitting against the chopping board, warmth passed through his gaze and his expression softened. Chapter 243 Chapter 243 Frederick walked slowly to the kitchen and when he looked inside, he saw Alicia wearing an apron. cutting a potato into slices. He hid the flower he got for her and was about to step forward when he suddenly heard a shout of surprise. "¡°Ouch-" "What happened?" Frederick quickly rushed over to Alicia and held her hand up to check. He then saw a cut with blood oozing from it. "How could you be so careless? Do you not care about your hand at all?¡± As he rinsed her hand with water, he went to look for a band-aid and applied it for her. Looking at the nervous but gentle man in front of her, Alicia''s gaze fell on the dining table behind him. On top of the table, she saw a bouquet of beautifully packaged red roses that was shining beautifully under the light. Frederick turned around and nced in the direction of her gaze. He couldn''t help but smile. "You are such a kid! Did you forget the pain as soon as. you saw the gift?" He turned around, took the flowers, and handed them to her. "I wanted to give it to youst night but you weren''t around. Hence, I decided to give it to you again today! Do you like it?" Alicia held the flowers and nodded. Receiving the flowers from him seemed to have filled the gap in her heart. She didn''t care about anything else and hugged him tightly. Frederick immediately realized that something was wrong with her from herck of speech. As he caressed the back of her head, he returned the hug. "What''s the matter? Did something happen?¡± Alicia didn''t want to affect her rtionship with Frederick because of her past with Jeremy. She shook her head. "No! It''s like a dream that you''ve suddenly be so romantic, I''m so touched-" "Silly girl!" Suddenly, they smelled something burning. Alicia immediately stepped out from his embrace and stuffed the bouquet of flowers into his hands as she rushed over quickly. "Oh no, my pork ribs!" As she added water, she tried to fix the dish. She turned around and told him, ¡°Hubby, don''t spoil my flowers! Get some bowls and utensils, we''ll have dinner in a moment!¡± Looking at her rushed behavior, Frederick noticed that she had regained her old manner. His face lit up as he replied, "Sure!" Alicia had prepared mashed potatoes, pork ribs, and some eggs with tomatoes. She even made some side dishes to bnce out the taste. After she filled their bowls with rice, the both of them started eating. "Hubby, try the ribs! I learned how to make this from my mother, I think it''s not bad!" "Yeah!" The cold and deste house that Frederick once visited less than once per month was currently filled with the aroma of hot dishes and the warm feeling of a home. As he ate the dishes that Alicia made, joy spread across his features.N?velDrama.Org is the owner. On the other hand, Graham Crouch locked himself in the study and busied himself upon returning home. "Mr. rk, please do me a favor, can you deliver the products to me first? I''m really in a hurry! I will nave to pay tens of millions-of liquidated damages ifttean''t make it at the end of this month! Mr. rk, I will pay < you mote, can you please send-ie the products first?" "Mr. Crouch, it''s not. about money. Everyone.js equal wh¨¦n ites to business but credibility is important fof us too! We might vite the contract if we hand you the products first! We are just a small business, we can''t bear to offend anyone. I really can''t help you. Perhaps you can go and ask for help from other agencies! I have company now, got to go!" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org After making a few calls, Graham reluctantly put down the phone. He then turned his gaze to the side and asked, "Mr. Flynt, is there no other way? For now, I can''t get such arge amount of product even if I have the money!" At this instant, he didn¡¯t expect to make a profit anymore; he just wanted to reduce the loss and ovee the difficulties! "Mr. Crouch, the legal team of Soaver International is already prepared to press charges and they have solid evidence. How can you do this whenaworking with such a largepany as Soaver ~ International? Furthermore, the ratio was five-to five! Not only has someone found out about this but even the quality check repartalso showed that we have adulterated our products. At present, they have all the witnesses and evidence they need; Soaver''s legal team is very powerful. Well, even ordinary lawyers can win thiswsuit easily with all the evidence! If they really bring this to the court, you are in big trouble; you might get charged under business fraudulent! Alexis Flynt, awyer, replied. Content belongs to swnovel.ne The main problem currently is that those qualified products you have do not belong to yourpany! Therefore, mysuggestion is to reconcile with them and try to keep it low! If youtcan''t provide the N products.as scheduled, the only way is to campensate for the liquidated damages you have caused! [KSoaver International would reconcile with yOu, the situation would be better! But, ording to the current situation, there isn''t any progress. Haven''t you already tried before? They only agreed to extend the time for the first batch of products till the end of the month but even now you still can''t settle the first batch of products. What about those that are coming up soon?" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Looking through the documents. Alexis continued to exin. "The current situation has not yet spiraled out of control. However, if you can''t deliver the products as scheduled and fail topensate for the liquidated damages ording to the contract, this would cause a bigger problem. If those qualified products get revealed to be other high-end OEMs. not only will yourpany¡¯ s reputation be damaged, but I am afraid that you will also be investigated for piracy and fraud. When the timees, companies other than Soaver International will being after you!" Alexis grew even more anxious after analyzing the situation. He had seen stupid people but never one to this extent. He thought to himself in despair, "If you want to adulterate, at least do it after two normal batches. How could you adulterate the first batch and even taint 50% of it? Are you crazy? Do you think that everyone else is stupid? Would they still be experts if they only checked the appearance of the goods?" What was wrong with this guy? He even had the guts to take advantage of Soaver International; he was indeed out of his mind! Alexis was truly at a loss. "This time, you have been too rash!" It was fortunate enough that he hadn''t gone to jail yet. Alexis really wanted to continue mocking Graham but at the thought of his own sry, he chose to shut up. "Everything was going well initially. I made sure that everything was settled. Who knew that suddenly the person who was supposed to check the products got sick and that they would hire more people to check! Didn''t those materials look the same as normal ones? In fact. how much difference in quality could there be between imported and domestic products? Let''s take tiles as an example, there shouldn''t be any problems for at least a year! The house would''ve been signed over by then and there wouldn''t have been any problems!¡± The more Graham thought about it, the angrier he got. He felt that this time, he was really unlucky. At much hassle. he finally managed to get his hands on an inspection pass. He had thought that with this pass, he would be able to make a fortune in the future and his life would be easier. Who would''ve known that the very first batch of products already had problems! He even paid a higher price for the replication! F*ck! He was in such a big mess this time! Graham shouted anxiously, "Quick, keep thinking, is there anyone who can help us? Is there any other way?" "If you really want to, the only way is that you can try to settle this from the internal sector of Soaver International! If they agree to let us rece them with other products of the same quality, or if they are willing to give you more time, or reduce the amount ofpensation, then everything will be fine. The key is to find someone that can make the decision! Other than that, there is no other way!¡± After listening to this, Graham made another call. "Mr. Lynch-¡± This was Glenn Lynch, the manager who gave him tips on how to adulterate. Graham thought that he had a good rtionship with him and he even gave that manager a rebate as bethought that he was very trustworthy. Little did he know that Glenn was Chet''s underling. On the other end of the line, Glenn yawned as he listened to Graham''s begs and wails. He then sneered. ¡°It''s not that I don¡¯t want to help you. My superior has already intervened in this matter, it doesn''t matter anymore whether I want to help you or not! You''d better not expect anything from me anymore! Didn''t you wonder why Mr. Reynes didn¡¯t pay that much attention at theter stage but the higher- ups suddenly intervened and left no room to negotiate in this matter?" Chapter 244 Chapter 244 With a miserable expression, Glenn fiddled with his pen as he thought to himself, "It''s really not easy to speak with hidden messages!¡± In the meantime, Graham was a little lost. What did that mean? Did he do something that offended someone? He didn''t recall having any conflict with Soaver International. At most. they were just business acquaintances that had meals together. Glenn drew a big pig''s head on the paper and stated, "You have a ''good'' daughter! I really can''t help you with this. Please don¡¯t bother me anymore in the future!¡± Glenn hung up the phone immediately after he was done speaking. He thought that this must''ve counted as his mission aplished. If Graham really still couldn¡¯t understand his words, wouldn''t it be too pitiful for him? He had to lose several millions of dors over this. Graham was still dumbfounded as he held his cell phone, and then sent away hiswyer. He still didn''t understand, what did this have to do with his daughter? He was the only one in charge of hispany! What went wrong? In the living room, Donna brought out some fruit and saw Graham pacing around the house. "What is wrong with you? You have been so restless all night. Can''t you sit down for a while? Come and have some fruits!" Donna rk was Graham''s second wife. After she put the te on the coffee table, she raised her head and saw that Lindsay was back. "Well well well, our Miss Crouch is back. Why are you so gloomy? You look like you''re bent out of shape about something! Gee. Come have some. fruits.¡± As Lindsay listened to Donna''s ironic words, she felt even more aggravated. She walked over to the table and picked up an apple. ¡°How can one person finish such a big apple? Why don''t you cut them into smaller pieces? You didn''t even peel the skin!" After speaking, she threw the apple back onto the te. ¡°Don''t eat it if you don''t like it! Your life is already easy enough, and yet you''re still so snobbish!" Donna was not afraid of Lindsay. She grabbed an apple then took a big bite. Even though Lindsay was adopted, she held the same status as Donna in the family. On the contrary, Donna¡¯s daughter, Nerissa Crouch, had no status at all in the family. Lindsay and Donna were always out to get each other. Graham was already infuriated and as he looked over to say something, he suddenly remembered. "You have a ¡®good¡¯ daughter!" Graham could obviously sense the irony in Glenn''s words. However, Nerissa was a gentle girl who wouldn''t have been able to cause trouble even if she wanted to. Then, it must be Lindsay! That good-for-nothing girl! Suddenly, Graham remembered the scene he saw when he went to Soaver International earlier that day. That woman... Why did she look so much like that pretty friend of Lindsay? Was this rted to that woman? As he recalled the scene inside the office, the woman had sat on Frederick''sp as she acted coquettishly in front of him. Their rtionship seemed intimate. In the office? Was this really because of that woman? The more Graham thought about it, the angrier he grew. As he tried hard to recall Alicia''s name, he rushed over to the sofa. "Did you do something recently? Did you cause Alicia nchard trouble? By the way, does your boyfriend also have something to do with her? Tell me everything! Have you done anything to her? She was the one you brought back during my birthday banquet-a very beautiful friend of yours, her name was Alicia, right?¡± Lindsay, who was already annoyed, grew infuriated when she heard Graham mention Alicia. "What friend are yOu talking about? She''s just a shameless sl*tty b*tch! She seduced''men everywhere and. even sedu¨¦ed my boyfriend, she just made us quarrel! Don''t ever mention this batch I in front of me in the.- future! I was being too nice to her, should p her more tharetwice and beat her to death-" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Before Lindsay could finish her words, Graham pped her. ¡°You are such a troublemaker! Why did you mess with Alicia? Did you know that she is Frederick''s woman? Our whole family has to rely on him for our ie! She can make our family go bankrupt with just one sentence!¡± "What are you talking about? Go bankrupt? Didn''t we just take on a big project? Aren''t we about to make big money?" In the midst of the urgency, Donna rushed forward with a horrified expression. "Honey, what are you talking about? We aren''t really going bankrupt. are we?" Graham was boiling with anger. "We''ll soon be! It''s all because of you! The big project, the profits, they''re all gone! Now, I have to pay 80 million dors just for the liquidated damages!¡± "You little b*tch, why did you go and provoke her? Go and apologize to her tomorrow and beg her to give our family a chance! If you can''t make her ept your apologies, just keep begging until she epts it. Otherwise, leave and never enter this house anymore! You bunch of useless trash!" Graham was so vexed that he raised his hand again. However, under Lindsay''s gaze, he did not hit her again. He turned around angrily and stormed upstairs. ¡°Bah! You deserve it!"N?velDrama.Org is the owner. Donna sneered as she red at Lindsay, then turned around and followed Graham up. "Oh, Hubby, wait for me! What''s happening? Tell me-" Lindsay huffed in anger as she clenched her fists. "You b*stard! How dare you hit me and make me beg her for mercy?¡± That was impossible! The more Lindsay thought about it, the angrier she grew. She returned to her room and shut the door with a loud m. Then, she felt her stomach throb in pain. In less than a second, cold beads of sweat appeared on her forehead. She copsed to the ground. "Help, help, somebody help, my belly¡ª" Even though Jeremy was reluctant, he still rushed over to the hospital. When he arrived, he heard an array of wails and shouts from the ward. "No way! That''s impossible! Give me back my baby!" "Who told you to take away my child? You murderer!" "Lindsay, don''t be like this, don¡¯t be too emotional! You can¡¯t be too worked up as your body is very weak now..." Donna was at the side, picking at her nails. "That''s enough! It''s not like you can''t ever give birth again, what are you crying about? The child is already gone, there was no more heartbeat! It was you who didn''t take care of yourself while you were pregnant; you even went around to cause trouble! Who are you going to me apart from yourself?¡± "Stop babbling, it''s so annoying. You''re not helping anyway, you only know how to cause trouble! Just stop for a few days, will you?¡± After Graham shouted lowly in anger, he immediately left. "I will ask the servant to send some supplements over!" Donna also turned around and left. Only a shy- looking girl was left beside the bed. "Lindsay. calm down, don''t be like this. The doctor just did what they thought was good for you!¡± As Jeremy watched the scene before him, h¨¦.felt sorry for Lindsay. However the pity was immediately recedwith a cold chill. It turned out thatthe entire Crouch family was great at acting - they appeared to.be so harmonious in frogtof others but behind everyorte¡¯s back, they were this cold to each other. As the saying goes, like father like son! Or in this case, like father like daughter! Just then, the doctor gave Lindsay a dose of sedatives. He then stated, "Miss Crouch, you should understand your situation. Your body waswnot strong enough to have a babytrom the beginning. In addition, yau had too many mood ~~ swings during pregnancy, causing your pracenta to fall off. Sooner or laterthis pregnancy would have been terminated. I hope your can stay calm and take care @f your body. Besides, you must not get pregnant again within a year to make sure that your body will recover and that you can have babies in the future!" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Chapter 245 Chapter 245 The doctor''s kind advice was like thorns, pricking Lindsay''s heart. Immediately, she mmed her palms against the bed as she threw a fit. "Go away! You quack! You''re a murderer who killed my child! Get out of here!" Lindsay grabbed the pillow on the side and threw it at the doctor. As the doctors and nurses backed away slowly, they shook their heads exasperatedly. Most of the guests in the VIP ward were wealthy, arrogant, and hard to serve. They were used to it already and this was nothing new to them. The doctor left her with some pieces of advice before leaving the ward. As soon as Lindsay raised her head, she saw Jeremy at the door. She calmed down and cried, "Jeremy, our baby is gone¡ª" Lindsay wept sorrowfully. At this moment, she was crying "My child and my closest family are gone! Dad doesn''t want me, my mother ran away, and now even my own child is gone! You don''t want me anymore too: I have nothing else left!" Lindsay was getting really sad and emotional. Nerissa pulled on her arms as sheforted her, "Sis, you still have me!¡± Lindsay''s past had been very pitiful and sympathetic, which was also why Jeremy developed feelings for her in the beginning. He thought that it was really tough on her to stay kind-hearted when she had been raised in a family like that. Jeremy wanted to protect her and give her support. However, Jeremy never would''ve guessed that beneath Lindsay''s kind appearance, she had such a cruel heart. The truth of everything had shocked him to the core. At this moment, he wondered if there were more secrets about her past. Just how much of her words were true? Even though his child was gone, Jeremy didn''t even feel heartbroken for a single second At this moment, he even felt fortunate and relieved! Lindsay was so terrifying that he felt pressured.Owned by N?velDrama.Org. Soon, the medicine began to take effect and Lindsay dozed off. Jeremy did not leave the room but he didn''t say a word the whole time. Simrly, no matter what the truth was back then, the revtion of the truth was a kind of relief for Alicia as well At this moment, this rtionship that had bothered her for many years had finally faded away without leaving any traces. When Alicia had free time, she returned to her mother¡¯s house as she thought of the butterfly earrings that Lindsay had mentioned The ear studs were the love token given to her by Jeremy back then. She thought that it was time to return them to the owner! She hadn''t thought about it in a long time. After finishing the day''s work, when Alicia was packing her bag, she saw the brocade box inside. She opened it and smiled as she gazed at the earrings as she subconsciously touched her ears gently. "I still like butterflies! But, this butterfly is no longer the same butterfly!" She had nothing to do with him anymore! After closing the brocade box, Alicia looked for Jeremy''spany''s address as she nned to mail it on her way back. She looked at the sunset outside the window as she stretched her body and there was a hint of warmth in her eyes. It actually felt pretty good to have a home! If things would go on like this. She shook her head and snapped out of it. She then picked up her bag, took the car key, and headed out happily. Just as she walked down the stairs of the building, a light gray figure came into her vision. Alicia stopped and she subconsciously clenched the bag in her hand before taking the initiative to walk toward the figure. They looked at each other but they seemed like they had been separated from each other for a very long time. There was no feeling of love remaining in Alicia''s heart anymore. The good memories they shared had turned into a dream which Alicia had woken up from. When she had woken up, the dream had ended as well. However, Jeremy felt the exact opposite. This was because after the two of them fell in love with each other up until the end of those three years, he had been suppressing his own feelings every single day. He wanted to hurt her but he couldn''t help caring about her. He wanted to forget about her but he couldn''t make up his mind to actually do it, like the clothes that he was unwilling to throw away Currently, even the reasons that used to support him and gave him strength have gone. The obsessions in his heart then began to grow and spread rapidly. There was no doubt that he loved Alicia; they once fell in love wholeheartedly and that was not questionable. She was the one and only perfect partner for him, and he never doubted it. It was until ase told him that the real reason Alicia insisted on having sex after Matriage was that Alicia had an abortion before. Lindsay told him thatshe had a great life all theseyears. But, she went to work I in a nightclub to fulfill her luxurious needs and she had been with different men- Initially, he had tried to avoid everything that was rted to her; he was afraid-taat he could not help coming back However, ording to the information that Lindsay > purposely revealed to him and = because she had deliberately acted like Alicia as she stayed beside him, Jeremy began to develop fe¨¦lings for Lindsay, whom he had no grudges against. Before that day, he still trusted her fully even though he didn¡¯t love her. Though he regretted that he didn''t break up with her, he would still never hurt her! Content belongs to He never would''ve thought that the truth would p him in the face. It seemed like time had frozen. The two stared at each other nkly without saying a word, just like they had before. It was also unlike the two of them back then; there were a lot of things that had changed since then. "I have-" "Lindsay-" They spoke almost at the same time and then stopped talking simultaneously too. After a while, Jeremy spoke first, "Lindsay lost her child!" Alicia''s eyes went round as she was shocked and a hint of sadness shed across her face. No matter how much she hated Lindsay, the child was innocent. She never thought of hurting the child! Jeremy forced a smile on his face - Alicia was still the same person as she had always been. She always appeared cold but she was actually a very warm and caring person. She had always been kind and that was the truth. It was he himself who had been wrong about her. In the past, when she was with him, she hadined more than once that she was fistreated because of her beautifukappearance, which made hersad. Even though she was harsh, arrogant, and even Ss overbearing sometimes, she had evettaken the initiative to cau use trotible for others. Back then, she had been loud and livelychoping that the world would witness her beauty. At present, she was quiet and serene but she was still as charming as ever, appearing even more attractive. SJ Alicia did not want to fake her worry for Lindsay, therefore she opened her bag and handed him the earrings. "I should''ve returned this to you long ago.¡± Alicia didn''t give Jeremy a chance to refuse, she took his hand and stuffed the earrings into his hand. "Ally!" Jeremy refused to ept it. He flipped his hands over and subconsciously wanted to tighten his grip just as Alicia retracted her hands. As the brocade box fell to the ground, a pair of shiny butterfly earrings came into sight... Chapter 246 Chapter 246 "I will never take back what I have given away!¡± Jeremy looked at the ground as he spoke. His voice seemed like he had spoken through gritted teeth. showing his frustration. However, Alicia was calmer than ever. "That''s your business. I''m just letting you know where I stand. It''s up to you to take it back or throw it away, it has nothing to do with me. Jeremy, the nchard family has gone bankrupt and you have achieved your revenge. Have you been happy in these past few years?¡± Jeremy froze. He didn''t expect Alicia to ask him a question like that In truth, he had suffered in pain for the past few years. He had never once slept well. ¡°Have you ever thought that in this feud, even if your sister was innocent, what about me? What have I done? Have I ever hurt you? Am I not innocent? Who should I go to for an exnation for what I have sacrificed, for what I have gone through? Do I have to spend over six years taking revenge on you too? Do I have to wait until my brother returns and get him to use six years to take revenge on you?" Alicia closed her eyes and felt a lump in her throat. "Why did you have to involve those who weren''t rted to it at all? You can''t even understand something so simple! I didn''t live a good life, but have you? Now that you''ve done everything, I hope that it will all end here! I have nothing to do with whatever happened to Lindsay, therefore I hope that in the future, both of you will leave me alone!¡± Alicia turned around and walked away when she finished her words. Before long, Jeremy grabbed onto her wrist. "Ally! You are right, I never had a day that I enjoyed in all these years! I was engulfed in hatred, and then I was engulfed by you! For three years, you have been waiting but I have also been drowning my worries with alcohol. Ally, I love you like I always have, that hasn''t changed! What happened between me and Lindsay was nothing more than a mistake! You should know that I have been lied to as well!" As Jeremy thought of this, he couldn''t help but be angry. Alicia took her hand away from his grasp and pushed him away slowly. "No matter how bad Lindsay was, at least she treated you with sincerity! There''s one thing that she was right about! We will never coexist and be together in the future! It is also impossible for us to reconcile. Even if we reconciled, the person I love is not you anymore. Jeremy, I am married, not just engaged or anything; I have the marriage certificate already. Legally, I am someone else¡¯ s wife. Do you know what you are doing now? You are coveting someone else''s wife! You are wrong, both legally and morally! I will never do this with you too. I am enjoying my current life and I love my husband! Even if my marriage with him doesn¡¯tst, I will nevere back to you. We will never be lovers in this life, not even friends. I hope we will stay strangers when we meet in the future!" Alicia ran away after she finished her words, almost bursting into tears. It had been six years, six long years of heaven and hell, sweetness and bitterness. However, she could never go back in time. She started her car and stepped hard on the gas pedal. Unconsciously, she gave Frederick a call. ¡°Hubby-" "Yeah, what''s the matter? Why does your voice sound odd?¡± While waiting in front of the traffic light, Alicia looked up and said, "I miss you!¡± On the other end, Frederick was signing a document. He stopped writing and straightened his back. "Come home for dinner today! I''ll make you some ravioli!" As he listened to her pitiful voice that was filled with obvious ttery, Frederick couldn''t help butugh. ¡°I''m afraid that I can¡¯t today.¡± "Do you have something else going on?" She really wanted to be with him on this day. Even though she was ovee with emotions, she still said sensibly, "It''s okay, I''ll wait for you toe back for supper. You have toe back!" "Silly girl! Today is my uncle''s birthday! Trevar, that dumb*ss, just rememberedtt today. I was too busy and forget tb notify you earlier! I dered €lothes for you and rra nged f for them to be deli vere ome-at six o''clock. Go get eady nctwe will enjoy your ravioli at my e''s house! They held.aparty for everyone, it will be lively! I wille home and pick you up when you are ready.¡± ~¡° NS oO TMD O SB "Sure! I''ll wait for you!" When Alicia heard that she could meet Frederick earlier than she had nned, her mood immediately elevated No matter where, as long as he was by her side, she would feel safe. As soon as she set down her phone, it rang again. It was Jeremy. This time, she didn''t pick it up and the call went straight to voicemail When Alicia returned to Landrum Garden, she took a shower and got ready. When she saw that it was almost six, she went out to wait. As expected, someone came over with a gift box. After signing on the slip, she opened the box to find a pure white gown. It looked elegant and ethereal with a simple design without any embellishments. The material of the cloth was very special ¡ªunder the lights, it looked like a flowing river. It was a simple and elegant design. After Alicia was done with her hair, she put the gown on. She looked like a fairy and the gown was perfectly fit for her. She looked slightly seductive, like every boy''s first love. Looking at her image in the mirror, the corner of her mouth lifted. There was a saying that most men fantasized about their first loves to have delicate features, long hair, and that she would wear a pure white dress. Aliciaughed as she thought to herself, "How ridiculous, does wearing white indicate that one is pure?"N?velDrama.Org is the owner. No wonder when she used to wear tight skirts, everyone talked behind her back saying that she was a sl*t,_ howeverganhother girl who wore ~ white pleuses every day was treated like awgoddess. In fact, everyon¨¦ knew that the girl would gat to the bar. every night and work as a hostess. On the other hand, Alicia had never even gone outwith a boy before at that time, Fe? a long period of time,_ she had been really sad. She felt that every bey was blind. Therefore, ~ whenssheter met Jeremy, she fell forchim in no time. He didn''tven spare a nce at that other girl and only treasured Alicia. Content belongs to =- od But now that Alicia thought about it, she felt that she was so dumb. He actually had something up his sleeves! As Alicia''s hair was naturally wavy, she used a hair-straightener to set her hair. When Frederick entered the house, he saw a white figure with long, silky hair cascading down. He immediately fell into a daze and stopped in his tracks. It was Alicia who held onto the end of her gown as she ran over to him. ¡°Hubby, you''re back!" Hooking his neck, Alicia tilted her head as a smile bloomed on her face while her silky hair fell down to her waist. "Do I look innocent when I wear this? Don''t you think I look like apletely different person?" Chapter 247 Chapter 247 Frederick held her waist and stroked her hair as he smiled." Yeah, you are like a little fairy!" For a brief moment, she looked exactly I ike¡ª As Alicia touched her own hair, she didn''t realize anything weird with Frederick at all. She lowered her head and smiled. "Gee, I''m still not used to this. I really dislike straight hair, it makes me look even younger!¡± Alicia always felt that wavy hair was more attractive, she really didn''t understand why men always preferred long, straight hair. However, she still felt happy with the asional change in style. She then pushed Frederick inside as she muttered, "Hubby, go and change too. I''ll put on some makeup, then we''re ready to leave!" She turned around and left in a hurry. Frederick nced at her and paused. He then narrowed his eyes as he thought. "When she remained motionless, the both of them did look alike. When she moved, they both lookedpletely different!" As Alicia was wearing an elegant white dress and she had straightened her hair, she chose a pure and innocent look of makeup. She used some foundation to define her features and then used a nude shade of lipstick. She radiated a clean aura all over. She didn''t even wear the jewelry that came along with the gown but instead chose a pair of small diamond earrings, then picked a handbag of the same color tone and put some essentials in it. As Frederick turned around, he took her into his arms. The both of them smiled when their eyes met. ¡°Hubby, did you manage to prepare a gift in such a short time?¡± "Well, my uncle likes to collect stamps. Previously, I already found someone to look for some special and memorable stamps, and I have saved a few sets to give to my uncle. Rx, stamps are better than everything: my uncle is a hardcore stamp collector. He has a room in his house for storing stamps and no one can enter - not even Trevor!" The two of them chatted as they walked. Alicia giggled when she heard his words. "Hubby. will your uncle know that you treat him like this? You''re so evil! If he knows about it, he would surelye for you!" "Heh, that''s why this is our secret!" Frederick then pinched her nose and kissed her on the forehead. "Do keep this secret for me!¡± Frederick opened the car door as they were talking. Alicia nodded and smiled. "Then you have to bribe me in order for me to keep your secret. Don''t ever mess with me, I have your secret now!" "Sure, of course I''ll treat you well! Get in the car, my lord!¡± Frederick helped her to get into the car, made sure she wasfortable, and adjusted her gown before he closed the car door. The both of themughed and chatted along the way. Soon, they stopped before a luxurious vi. Lights were shing and the music was sting There were many deluxe cars parked before the entrance and it was very lively. As soon as their car stopped, a servant came over and opened the door. The butler came over to greet them too. "Master Frederick, Miss nchard, you''re here!¡± "Yes. We''re fine, you can go busy yourselves!" Frederick handed over the gift to the butler, then grabbed Alicia''s waist as they walked into the house together. The party was held in the banquet hall on the side of the vi which was connected to an open- air swimming pool at the back. The lights were colorful and shy, all looking ostentatious. "Happy birthday! I wish good fortune upon you!" As soon as they entered the vi, the two greeted Frederick''s uncle. When they saw Christian, Penny, and Hallie entering the hall, they headed to another side Just as Frederick gave Alicia a ss of juice, a teasing voice sounded from behind, ¡°After so many years, your taste doesn¡¯t changed at all, you still prefer in women-" As Alicia turned around, the man stopped talking abruptly. He widened his eyes as the smile on his face stiffened. He could obviously feel the warning re from Frederick. Alicia nced at the two of them curiously. Frederick stepped forward and replied calmly. ¡°You are still the same, never taking things seriously.¡± Frederick rested his hand on Alicia''s back as he spoke. "Let me introduce to you, this is Matt Jones, a well- known yboy. The next time you see him, stay away from him as far as you can.¡± Alicia was curious and thought, "Why did he introduce his friend like that"? Alicia couldn''t control herself andughed at the two of them. She red yfully at Frederick then turned to the man before her. "Nice to meet you!¡± Her smile was extremely gorgeous. In an instant, Matt felt that her smile looked like aslower blooming before him, feeling tike spring was here. hs thought to himself, "What a pretty girl! She''s not some in women at all. Even though she had dressed up simply, she still looked incredibly attractive. She had perfectly disyed pureness and seductiveness. Matt''s gaze obviously paused on her.Owned by N?velDrama.Org. At this time, Frederick''s cold and teasing voice rose, "Keep your eyes to yourself! This is my wife, Alicia nchard.¡± ¡°Huh? Your wife?¡± After a surprised cry, Matt instantly calmed himself down. "Sorry about that, I''ve just returned from overseasecently and haven''t been up to date about anything. Frederick,hdw could you do this tox me? How.cou d you keep such a beautittt wife all to yourself and@not intradiice her to me? I almost fought wit you over her! Alicia, don''t mind US we''re just joking aroud! Who would dare to take Frederick''s girl away? Frederick would finish that guy off!¡± Alicia smiled and remained quiet while Frederick responded, "d that you know that!" The two of them clinked their sses together and took a sip. Just then, Trevor walked over and greeted them. Alicia said, "You guys catch up, I''ll go get something to eat!¡± "Okay, don''t go too far!" answered Frederick. After that, Frederick took back his hand. Mrs. Clements couldn''t attend this event due to 6ther affairs. Apart from Frederick, Alicia didn''t really know anyone else. On top of that her rtionship with the Clements familwas rtively awkward, therefore she didn''t dare to approach anyone. She coutd only head off to eat. Alicia hadn''t dared to eat anything at home because she was wearing a gown. There were many foods served at the banquet but everyone just took them as decoration. Alicia couldn''t care less, hence she took some biscuits and started eating There were dumplings, cakes, and a lot of other food. She didn''t know when the party would end and she thought she might as well get something to eat. As she took a bite of the cookies, an enthusiastic female voice suddenly came from behind, "Danica, you are here too! I heard that you were back, I didn''t get to-" When Alicia turned around and saw Penny, she was confused. ¡°Aunt Penny?¡± Penny was surprised and quickly answered, "Oh, Alicia, it''s you! I was distracted by some other things and didn''t recognize people clearly. Please don''t take it seriously." While smiling. Penny gave Alicia a once-over and muttered in a daze,¡± When you dress like this, you really look like Danica from before!¡± Chapter 248 Chapter 248 Penny''s volume was just loud enough for Alicia to hear her words. Alicia wondered to herself, "Danica? Danica Randolph?" "What did that mean? Did I look like Danica back then? Is it because of my current style? Or is it because of my face? Did Danica change a lot?" Alicia thought. She was so curious and she couldn''t help but frown At this time, Penny finally came back to her senses andughed awkwardly. "It''s nothing. Have fun, Alicia. I need to entertain the guests.¡± As Alicia watched Penny leave, she felt her mood turn sour. She thought of Matt''s expression when he first saw her. It was as if he was stunned as well. Back when she had first gotten together with Frederick. Carson''s expression was also the same on their first meeting. Back then, her style was still how she would usually dress! If it wasn''t about her clothes, then could it be that she looked a lot like Danica? However, she had met Danica before! Why didn''t she feel that way? Danica was gentle and elegant, and she looked pure and innocent. Her thin figure made her look like a high schooler and she always looked like she would be blown away by a strong gust of wind. Danica was serene and quiet, how could Alicia look like her? "Do I look weak?" No matter how hard she thought about it, she couldn''t rte herself to Danica. On the other hand, as Frederick was talking, he sneaked a nce at Alicia. When he noticed Penny there, he was afraid that Alicia would fall for her tricks again. He immediately ran over but before he reached there, Penny had already left. Frederick saw that Alicia was a little despondent, therefore he got worried and asked, "What''s she doing here?¡± Alicia shook her head. The question reached her lips but in the end, she swallowed it back down. "It''s nothing. She was here to take some food and came over to say hi!" "You don''t have to be so polite with them or get close with them the next time you see them. Be careful! There are a lot of bad people, don''t be tricked by them. Got it?¡± Frederick warned Alicia as he stroked her hair. Alicia could feel that he was being cared but at the moment. she felt strange and ufortable looking at him stroking her own hair. However, it was his uncle''s birthday and she didn''t want to ruin the mood. She picked up a piece of cake and suppressed her own curiosity. "Got it!¡± Frederick wiped away the crumbs from theer of her mouth and pinched her cheeks. "Shall we dance?" "Sure!" She then put down the te and cheered up On the dance floor, they enjoyed the dance. On the other corner, Penny and Hallie gossiped as they drank wine. Frederick and Alicia danced intimately. their eyes locked on each other with loving gazes At the end of the song. Alicia was blushing happily. With an arm around her waist, Frederick looked at her proudly with a smile on his face. Alicia was so beautiful that she looked gorgeous effortlessly. It was not that she was breathtaking but rather, she was extremely charming and alluring. When Frederick and Alicia got off the floor dance, a low voice of teasing came over, "Frederick, did you really have to torture the singles out there? We all know that you have a beautiful wife whom you treasure a lot but you didn''t have to show her off so much! You should''ve taken care of our feelings too, you know! We''ve waited for you for so long but you didn''t even finish a ss of wine with us! Willy, am I right?" Carson raised his hand and passed a ss of wine to Frederick. Trevor swirled the ss of wine before taking a sip. He then said, "The only one suffering was you. Willy has a lot of admirers! If you''re so jealous of Frederick, then go marry a woman! You might even show off more than him!" "Trevor, you are such a good friend. Frederick hasn''t even spoken and you have already defended him. Are you bullying me because I wasn''t as lucky as him to meet such a beautiful girl?¡± Alicia grew embarrassed and she said softly, "You guys have fun. I''ll go and eat something.¡± As soon as she turned around, Frederick stopped her. "There''s no need to leave, it''s okay. You don''t have to mind them!¡± Frederick got her another ss of juice. Alicia blushed immediately. She was so embarrassed that she wanted to dig a hole to hide herself in it. She then drank the juice to cover her awkwardness. On the other side, the three men looked at each other and exchanged nces. Carson took the initiative to break the ice. "Frederick, how could you say that? Are you prioritizing a woman over your friends? Our hearts have been wounded!" Frederick rolled his eyes and replied, "Yeah, get yourselves some medication for your wound." Carson choked and the othersughed while Alicia also couldn''t help butugh along. She never would''ve expected that Frederick could joke around Under the dazzling lights, Alicia''s smile was as beautiful as a blooming flower. All three of them were stunned by her beauty. Then, Carson stopped joking around as he nced at Trevor. However, he then turned to Willy and said, "Willy, Hallie is still after you!" Alicia looked at them in shock. Was Hallie interested in Willy? Willy answered ndly with a hint of disgust, "It''s fine if I don''t see her, but when I see her, I got irritated! Haven''t you been through the same thing?" Carson shook his head. e then said, ¡°Kknow right, this is the rst time ''yetever seen a girl like ner. When shefailed to pursue a man, she turn¨¦d her target to his friends ow cidiculous! Huh, howe''the Clernents family has someone as werrd as her?" 6 What was she thinking? Did she seriously think that all men were stupid? Trevor nced at him. ¡°Who knows. Don''t sneak us an indirect diss." "The Clements family is nothing special, isn''t it normal to have some weirdos from the family?" As soon as Frederick spoke, the atmosphere grew slightly tense. The two brothers¡¯ attitudes were in contrast to one another ¡ª Trevor was defending the Clements family while Frederick didn''t care about it at all.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. Carson knew that he had said something wrong and the fireworks had started just then. Carson and Alicia immediately changed the topic almost simultaneously. ¡°Look! Fireworks!" "Wow, fireworks! They are so beautiful, let''s go see the fireworks!" Carson lockechat Alicia with appreciationsand the group then headed outside. The colorful -~ fireworkS-were ethereal in the nigftt sky and t the few of them chatted as theyadmired the show. Theo¡± atriosphere grew slightly be better. After a while, the climax of the show passed and people began to return to the house. "It''s cald outside, let''s go in!" After Frederick spoke, the three men turned around¡¯and walked first. Alicia''s gown was Slightly long and~ both Frederick and Alicia disliked:the crowd,therefore they walked atthe back of the crowd. When shetheard thezasional sound of fireworks, she instinctively turned afd looked. "It''s so beautifull¡± "You d*mn sl*t!¡± Just as Alicia stopped looking at the fireworks, a cup of hot water sshed onto her with an angry cry. She subconsciously raised her hands to cover her face as she screamed. "Ant Chapter 249 Chapter 249 "Watch out!" In an instant, Frederick reached out and pulled Alicia back as he shielded her. Just then, Alicia identally stepped into the gap between the tiles and a loud crack came from her feet. Even though both of them had reacted quickly, the hot water had still gotten onto Frederick''s arms and wrists. He was burnt and his skin instantly reddened. On the other hand, even though Alicia had avoided it, some of the droplets had sshed onto her arms and it was painful. Her face paled from fright. "What''s wrong with you? Who is this? How could anyone just enter this party?" As Frederick stood before Alicia to protect her, he was in a rage. Just then, the woman was already being held down by security guards. However, she was struggling with all her might and her face was contorted into an ugly expression with all the heavy makeup. Her eyes reddened as she red at Alicia. "You shameless b*itch! You sl*t! You seduce men and destroy other people''s rtionships.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. Go to hell!" "You are so despicable and shameless! Do you think that if you dress like her and destroy others¡¯ rtionships, you''d be happy? Women like you should be locked up in a pig''s cage and be fried in hot oil! You f*cking b*tch!" "Are you blind? How could you have fallen for a sI*t like her? She''s a b*tch who''s an expert in acting! Didn''t you like Danica? Look clearly, she''s not Danica! She''s a fake sl*t! Don''t be swayed by her, she''s a f*cking b*tch, she''ll ruin your family! Women like her should just die!" "She''s not a good person, she ruins others¡¯ rtionships and causes others'' miscarriages! She''ll definitely go to hell! The prettier they are, the worse they are! Die!¡± "She deserves to have her looks ruined by being burnt with hot water! Acid, I need acid to burn her to death!¡± The woman continued to yell and the clueless guests nced at the two as they began to whisper amongst themselves. Alicia paled as she felt aggrieved. In an instant, Frederick''s face fell. "You b*tch, you deserve to have your rtionship ruined! She is my wife, my legally-wedded wife! She is my first ever marriage!¡± "Who is this lunatic? Why is she still here? Someone send her to the police station right away!¡± As soon as Frederick red up in anger, several others immediately became frightened. Trevor walked up to him and pulled on his sleeves. "It seems like she''s the daughter of the Lopez family who got divorced. Her ex- husband cheated on her and even married the woman he was. cheating on her with before moving overseas. Her life was perfect when she was still married but after the divorce, she had been suffering a lot. I think it''s because she couldn''t let go of her own problems and was depressed. I''ve heard that the Lopez family has been looking for suitable candidates for her, I''m guessing that she¡¯s here today for that as well! Maybe something triggered her.¡± Frederick could still feel the stinging pain from his arms. He waspletely enraged and couldn''t care less about things like that. "I don''t care how pitiful she is! Why should I pay the price for what a lunatic has done? Send her to the mental hospital! If no one wants to do so, then forgive me if I do things my way!" If the hot water had been sshed onto Alicia, how could her sensitive skin take it? As Frederick thought of it, he grew even more vexed. He turned around and wrapped Alicia in his arms. He then checked her face and asked, "Were you hurt?" Alicia shook her head then suddenly thought of something. She quickly reached for his arms and asked hurriedly, "Your hands are all red! Do they hurt?" She instinctively blew on his hand. Frederick pinched Alicia¡¯s face and kissed her forehead. "It''s fine, good thing you didn''t get hurt. I will never let anyone hurt you.¡± For the first time, Frederick suddenly realized that the hidden marriage had caused her to be wronged. For an instant, he thought of something but too many problems in real life made him swallow his promise back again. Just as Alicia held marriage in high regard, it was equally important to Frederick as well. In this rtionship, he actually wasn''t too confident in their lave. He always believed that a rtionship wasn''t supposed to be a quick show of fireworks but instead something that was slowly growing over the years. At this moment, Frederick thought that their rtionship was more like the former. He was afraid that he had been overly excited or that his rationality had been swallowed by his wants. After a few seconds, he said, "Let''s go back!" "Okay! It must be very painful, you have to apply some medication soon!" Alicia almost cried as she held his hand As they started walking, Alicia felt a shot of pain from her ankle. She groaned, "Ouch¡ª" "What happened?" Frederick lifted the hem of her dress to check on her ankles and found that one of them was slightly swollen. He stood up and carried her in his arms. ¡°Hubby-" Alicia was shocked as she hid her head in his arms. ¡°Let me down. I can walk by myself!" There were so many people present and it was so embarrassing. She hoped that this would not make the headline the next day. ¡®Don''t force-yourself. You would not be able taget out of bed if you injuire your bojie." With just one sentence, Alicia instantly fell quiet. She < couldn''t even afford to hurt for three days, let alone three months. C¨¦ntent belongs to NovelDrama.Org Alicia tried to hide herself in Frederick''s arms as she curled herself into a ball. Frederick carried her straight to the guest room and the servant brought him some ointment. Frederick checked on her ankle, then massaged it slightly before applying some ointment. "Fortunately, yeu didn''t hurt your bone! I thinkyou just sprained your ankle andthe swollen part might get better tomorrow. fit doesn''t gets bettertomorrow, we will go to the hospital Try to move your attkle and seeif it hurts." Content belorigs to NovelDrama.Org 4 Alicia shook her head and breathed a sigh of relief. ¡°I can bear with the pain. I think it should be fine.¡± She then checked on Frederick''s hand and saw there was arge area of burnt marks. She carefully applied the ointment for him. "Today is suchkan unlucky day! It was supposed to be a happy day but we had ta.suffer for no reason. o Hubby, \ what about your arm? Did you get s hurt there too? What ac lunatic! If it was acid, we would be in rah more trouble." Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org ? Alicia rolled up his shirt and felt so angry and aggrieved that she almost burst into tears. "She wouldn''t have managed to bring something like acid here. Don''t worry! It''s good that you''re fine. I''m not hurt at all, it''s no big deal!" Frederick then held her face as he looked into her eyes. "But, in the future, you must be careful, don''t let your guard down even if they are strangers. You''ve got to learn to protect yourself. Leave as soon as you feel that something''s not right, okay?" "Okay!" Just then, the servant brought in another suit. "Mr. Frederick, this is the suit of Mr. Trevor, he made me bring you a new one." After they finished changing, they didn¡¯t stay any longer. They said goodbye to the Clements family and left. It was supposed to be a happy evening but so many things had happened and Alicia was caught off guard. She took a quick shower as soon as they got home but she didn¡¯t wash her hair. She locked at her reflection in the mirror as Penny''s words echoed in her mind. "When you dress like this, you really look like Danica from before...¡± Chapter 250 Chapter 250 It was not the first time that Penny met her. How could she have mistaken Alicia for Danica? Was it because of her hair or her dress? When Alicia first entered, did Penny not see her? How could she have taken Alicia for that woman? Alicia wondered. Did she do it on purpose? What was the motive behind it? Was she trying to separate Alicia and Frederick so that Danica coulde in between them? There was no need for that, right? Penny and Frederick weren''t that close! Moreover, wasn''t a poor girl like Alicia more suitable for Frederick? If he were to marry a rich girl with status, wouldn''t she pose a threat to Penny? Then, the only exnation would be that Penny had made a mistake. Her tone didn¡¯t sound intentional at all! However, Alicia had only changed her hairstylethat day. Could it be that this style of dressing up really was that woman''s favorite style? As Alicia touched her own hair, she regretted her choice. If she had known that this would happen, she wouldn''t have straightened her hair! It only caused her troubles. As she turned to leave, she suddenly thought of the crazy woman''s words. "Didn''t you like Danica? Look clearly, she''s not Danica! She''s a fake sI*t!" "You are so despicable and shameless! Do you think that if you dress like her and destroy others¡¯ rtionships... you''d be happy?¡± Alicia stopped in her tracks and turned around. She looked at her own reflection. Copied her style? Despicable? A sI*t? An imposter? Did Alicia really look so much like Danica? Was that why the woman imed that Alicia was an imposter, a fake? That woman was clearly not crazy, her target was obviously Alicia! If she really was crazy, how could she have clearly called out names and even said all these? She must''ve known Danica and even knew about Danica and Frederick''s past! It wasn''t because she had been triggered, she was aiming for Alicia! In other words, a crazy person¡¯s words were the most reliable because those are the clearest things left in their minds! "Did Frederick choose to be with me because I resemble Danica back then? Was that why before she returned, he had so manyints about me because he was still clinging onto that girl? However, after Danica¡¯s return, she had changed her looks, therefore his fantasies were broken! Was he projecting his feelings for Danica onto me? All he likes is my appearance, isn''t it? Moreover, I''m someone else''s recement! Was that why he ordered a pure white gown that she would''ve liked?" Alicia thought to herself. In an instant, she felt ufortable and upset.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. "Was he thinking about Danica every time he hugged me? What if one day Danica recovered her old appearance? Would I be abandoned again?¡± Alicia¡¯s thought was in a mess. As Alicia looked at her own reflection, she tried to recall what Danica looked like at the moment. As she finally remembered, she realized that Danica must''ve gotten too skinny that she didn''t look like how she did before. Didn''t everyone im that weight loss was the best makeover? It was extremely hard to lose weight but it was fairly easy to gain weight. Could it be that all the gentleness and concern that Frederick had shown her all this while was because he had taken her for Danica? After he lost Danica, he was taking Alicia as a recement or a temporary recement. Could that be true? This feeling was terrible! She would rather have Frederick disliking her for her than him taking her for someone else''s recement. Alicia made up her mind and decided to give it a try. After all, she didn''t want to lose a great rtionship because of her own doubt. Even if this rtionship ended as a beautiful journey or just a passing memory, she wanted ail of it to belong to herself, Alicia nchard. She didn''t want to lie to herself and find out that in the end, everything was just a lie! Aliciabed her hair and put on some perfunte. She chose a simple and elegant white doll-like nightdregs> In fact, she actually liked this style and would normally wear it. However, as of now, Alicia picked thenightdress because of her hair ard because she had guessed that it was what Danica would''ve picked. As per usual, the both of them started making love not long after getting in bed Usually, it was just something that was normal for both of them. When they were feeling it. neither of them would resist. That night, Frederick was as passionate as ever but Alicia didn¡¯t feel anything at all. It was because she would usually match his energy and could never urately grasp just how passionate Frederick was in bed. However, she had finally noticed it this time and thought that he was going overboard. In the past, sne might''ve been really delighted. Afterall, this meant that she was attractive to him. However, as she were the hairstyle that did < not su it Her, she grew distracted.> She immediately came to the_*¡¯ con¨¦tusion that all of his passio was because of how she lodked that day. His partner was not¡®Actually Alicia but Danica. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org _) She had totally forgotten that the feeling of something new and something different to stimte one''s vision would indeed excite one. Even if they were to change ces, they would still be as passionate. That day, as if she had walked into a dead end. Alicia couldn''t escape at all. The atmosphere was just right but Alicia suddenly became cold. Frederick naturally felt it and although he was desperate, he still stopped. "What''s wrong?¡± Alicia didn''t know how to express herself and just shook her head. "Hubby, I am sorry, I might''ve been frightened today and I''m a little...¡± She knew that she was killing the mood but she subconsciously frowned. She wondered to herself if she should just endure it for the night, therefore she took the initiative and hooked her arm around Frederick''s neck. "Let me try again.¡± Frederick lowered his head and smiled, then 1 bie kissed her on her forehead. H¨¦ then stopped and said, ¡°Don''t besiliy, this is something that the botof us should do only ifthe bothor us feel it. How could Lforce yout you don''t want to? Weill just wait for the next time yousfeel it! I''ll go take a shower." Content be ongs to NovelDrama.Org After all, he was already excited. In the end, he thoughtfully suppressed himself and entered the bathroom. Listening to the running water, Alicia bit her lip in regret. She didn¡¯t want to reject him but for some reason, she just couldn''t get in the mood anymore. She was actually really moved because he had gotten hurt for her while he was protecting her: because he had announced her officially as his wife. Maybe it was only because he had been overly angry but she still felt protected and acknowledged! As soon as Frederick came out, Alicia hugged him apologetically. "Hubby-" "Yes?" After a long moment, Alicia swallowed the words down as she looked up at Frederick''s handsome face under the dim light What if she had exposed the truth? If it really were true, would she immediately lose Frederick and this warm embrace? After falling silent for a while, Alicia murmured, ¡°Goodnight.¡± ¡°Goodnight!¡± Frederick stroked her hair and tightened his arms, his low voice sleepy. But for so long, Alicia, who was curled up in his arms, couldn''t sleep at all. Was she just a substitute? Did it even matter if she was? For the entire night. she was troubled She even thought of Lindsay. Lindsay must have been happy too during that year when her rtionship got so much better. Chapter 251 Chapter 251 In fact, everyone was someone else¡¯s substitution. There were all sorts of people in the world. Maybe this was coincidentally Frederick''s type? If she had gotten this opportunity just because she looked like Danica, then it was her luck! Alicia thought. As long as he treated her as Alicia and not Danica, then it was alright. Alicia¡¯s mind was racing before she closed her eyes. At longst, she finally found herself a good enough reason. Although Alicia had just barely persuaded herself, these thoughts were like thorns in her hearts, asionally appearing out of nowhere. In the office, she finished her work and began to lose herself in her thoughts. As theputer screen dimmed, she stared at her own reflection. She began to overthink again. "Is this his type? Was everything that he did for me just because of that girl? Do I really look like Danica back then? Ugh! How annoying!" Alicia grunted to herself. She then clicked on the mouse and sighed. Could it be that everything that he had ever gifted her was actually things that Danica liked? Were his sweet words for Danica as well? Did he think of Danica as he hugged Alicia? Did he think of Danica as he made love to Alicia? The more she thought about it, the more irritated she got. Alicia got up and made herself a cup of coffee. She went back to her seat and pulled on her own hair out of exasperation. Suddenly, a thought came to her mind. "Oh, that''s right! As long as I be unlike her, shouldn''t it all be fine?" she wondered. From that moment onward, Alicia wanted topletely change Frederick''s preferences. So what if she looked like Danica? As long as she changed herself and made him fall in love with her, then she could get rid of Danica. "Yes, this is a good ideal¡± Alicia cheered herself up and finally put on a smile. In the office of Soaver International, when Frederick came back from the meeting, Chet went to make him a cup of tea. He said, "Graham called early in the morning. He pleaded with us to give him a chance and said that Lindsay lost her child!" Frederick raised an eyebrow in surprise and Chet continued. "I went to look up on it. In fact, Lindsay is not as morous as she showed herself to be. The information from the hospital stated that she suffered a miscarriage because of her poor health. She might have had a miscarriage before this and the uterine lining was too thin. Plus, she was too emotional during the pregnancy, therefore the baby did not make it! ording to the doctor, she had a lot of old injuries and was not suitable for pregnancy! Moreover, I heard that Jeremy was breaking up with her before the miscarriage, it seems... that it has something to do with the past! But, the doctor said that these are the privacy of the patient, hence they have not told anyone other than her! I used my connection to get this information. "I guess Jeremy might have been deceived by her too. The two are very likely to be together because of their children! If she had a miscarriage before, then this woman is not that simple. This way, she could still be with Jeremy. I heard that the two were going to get engaged but I don''t know why they have been holding it back. I think they are going to cancel it after all!" Chet took a sip of the tea before speaking. "Graham is also something else. After knowing that it might be because of Lindsay, he actually called me early in the morning and. told me that he scolded her, saying¡± that shedeserved the karma. He> even said that she had a miscarriage because he pped her a few times. I haVe never seen someone like him. One would feel bad even''ff one¡¯s pet dog got injured, but his own daughter is still in the hospital! How could he say something like this for the sake of his own business?" "Someone like him should just die!" Frederick tapped his fingers against the table. "Since he has said so, let''s give him a chance! Extend the due date and let him send the products. Hire someone to watch over him so that you don''t have to follow up with him and prevent him from doing something illegal again. Don''t take it easy during the checking. Let the news spread after we''ve sent out our stocks. Let him enjoy for two more days.¡± "Frederick, you are so mean!" Graham would go broke just from buying these replicas, and yet Frederick still had some tricks up his sleeve. "Why? Do you pity him? Then tell him about this!" "Frederick, stop messing around, I don''t want to die yet." Chet was so afraid of Frederick''s gaze that he waved his hand and then asked, "By the way, what happened to your hand?¡± Frederick nced at his hands and found that it was still covered in red marks. He immediately felt a surge of anger. " met a lunatic at my uncle''s birthday party, She sshed boiling hot water on Alicia and it almost got onto her face! Go look up which. aughtecot the Lopez family it was, she might have some severe mental problems. Send her to the meatal syluim and tell the Lopez fatnily that ifshees out, I will finish the entire family off! Also, remind the staff at the asylum that they should be careful of her. She even mentioned something about acid!" Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. Oo fab} After a moment of thinking, Frederick continued. "Ask them to guard her properly and notify me as soon as there''s something wrong. I always feel that something is off. She actually knew about me and Danica, howe I have no impression of her? Did Danica have any friends from the Lopez family? That woman looked to be in herte thirties! How could it be possible?" It could be that the woman was being used! If it was the case, that was even more terrifying! Chet checked his phone while Frederick was talking "You must be talking about the Lopez family who works in the fur industry at th¨¦Southeast side. Paige Lopez, the eldest daughter, seems to be divorced: I remember that there was news about it and they ever went or court; It was quitea ? sensa sation back then. The headline at that ti me was very sensational! Her ex-husband cheated on ber with another woman, and they took all her assets when they left. Anyway, she was very miserable back then but I''m not clear about the details. Do you think it''s her?" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org ¡ê Frederick then took a nce at the phone. ¡°Looks like it. I think it should be her. How pitiful! However, I''m not taking chances with someone like her. She looked like she was about to kill Alicia yesterday, it was so odd!¡± "Understood, I will settle this. Frederick, we have an appointment for dinner with Mr. Lionel from Sky Cross Corporation. ¡°Let me know when you leave!" When it was time to get off work, Alicia went to the salon. After washing her hair, she still couldn''t bring herself to make any changes to her natural hair. She had initially wanted to curl her hair into an afro but she was worried that her workce wouldn''t allow it. After thinking about it for a long time, she decided to go for small curls. "Just make it as curly as possible, it doesn''t matter if it doesn''t look good, I want it to be curly!" "Huh?" It was the first time that the hairdresser had heard something like this and she stared at the beautifuldy in front of her in astonishment. She even reconfirmed with Alicia thrice "Don''t you understand? It''s just temporary, what are you worried about? I won''t take it out on you!" Chapter 252 Chapter 252 As Alicia exined her request. she grew annoyed. The hairdresser behind her stood there in confusion It wasn''t about the money but Alicia was requesting for him to ruin her hair. She had even requested him to ruin it forcefully as well. She had long hair and if she wanted to curl it all, it would be tiring for him. Most importantly, he would be done for if she was dissatisfied with it in the end! The hairdresser had no choice but to follow the principle that the customer was always right and bit the bullet to do the hairstyle that Alicia wanted The whele process took an entire hour and Alicia almost fell asleep. When she opened her eyes, she found herself apletely changed person. The hairdresser was really quite skilled. Her hair was waist- length, and yet he still managed to curl everything from her roots to her ends. The curls puffed up and the volume of her hair had increased tremendously. Alicia felt that her head was extremely heavy and her hair had almost fully covered her face. Alicia frowned subconsciously and the hairdresser noticed it. As Alicia yed with her hair, she felt good with herpletely new appearance. She stood up and said, "That''s it! I''m very satisfied!" As she walked out of the salon with the dramatic hairstyle, many turned to look at her. However, she was delighted with the odd nces she received. She quickly returned home and made herself some food as she knew that Frederick was busy. Then, she started doing her own work. Alicia finallypleted a small order after nine o''clock, then she cleaned the table and went to wash up. She took a long time standing in front of the closet and finally took the small bags that had been stuffed in the corner. Those were the nightdresses that Frederick had picked for her previously and they were all very sexy. Alicia wanted to get rid of the innocent and purebel on herself, hence she chose a ckce nightgown. She felt embarrassed to even walk in the house with it. She then chose a red robe to wear. As she looked at her own reflection in the mirror after she got changed. she puffed her own hair to make a statement. After a while, she let out a long breath and thought, "This hairstyle makes me feel the heat so much." She thought about it, then took a perfume and sprayed some on herself. At the same time, Frederick and Chet walked out of the hotel after dinner and headed to the parking lot while discussing. "He seemed trustable and the profit was not bad. If we give up one more percentage, will the cycle be a little bit too long? The risks would be greatly increased by then! Based on previous experiences, if the government changes again, whe knows who they''d target this time. Logically speaking, we''d still be affected more or less, especially when they''re pushing their new campaign!" "I think so too. The timing of the construction is indeed not good! If there is another dy or ident... Let''s discuss it tomorrow and ask the budgeting department to re-evaluate it!" Standing beside the car, Frederick abruptly stopped in his tracks as he nced in a random direction. By the roadside, he saw two women exiting a hotel. The both of them stopped at the entrance and spoke for a while before leaving in opposite directions. Seeing the familiar red Ferrari disappearing to the side of the crossing, Frederick''s eyes were still on the woman who was on the phone. His eyes narrowed. "Is it just me or? That was-" Following his sight, Chet also noticed the two women. "It seems to be Danica Randalph and... Penny Carter!¡± Frederick''s brows furrowed as he exchanged nces with Chet. He wondered when they got so close. "Do you want me to go and ask about itter?¡± "Sure, but don''t be too obvious." Frederick could not believe what he just saw. He felt that it was so strange that it was uneptable! After all, the enemy''s enemy was a friend. How could someone close to him be close to Penny? Especially when there was no one else around? This was his biggest taboo! Anyone who knew him understood that! It was impossible for their friends to coexist! It was good enough that they could greet each other when they met. Just like Hallie, his good friends would automatically be listed as restricted persons Danica had onse been the closest person to hirer E Even if they were not close anymore, Danica and Penny; ~ never should have met each other beforesHow could it be such aw: coincidence that they appeared alofie in a restaurant... Content b¨¦longs to Based on the direction, if both of them were hgading home, they should walkin the same direction, ~ but they went in the opposite = <> directian. Frederick didn''t know-Why, and the more he thought about it, thesmore he felt that this was not r¨¦tmal. "Don''t worry, I Know what to do." They then headed home On the way home, the scene lingered in Frederick''s mind. It was obvious that there was something going on and it was bothering him Frederick entered the house in a daze. He wondered if it was a coincidence or was it nned! Alicia heard some movement and quickly hopped off the bed. She rushed to the mirror and fixed her hair. As soon as Frederick entered, she walked over to him. "Wee back, Hubby!¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Frederick came back to his senses and looked at Alicia. He immediately burst outughing, the worry in his eyes disappearing in an instant. ¡°Sweetheart. what is... this?" Why did she make herself look like amb? He lifted her chin and couldn''t help but want tough. "She is such a beautiful and funny girl! Being with her brings me happiness every day!¡± he thought to himself. What was this reaction? Was it really this funny? Alicia tugged on her hair and pouted." Am I that ugly? I just wanted to give you a surprise.¡±Owned by N?velDrama.Org. Frederick couldn''t stopughing and rubbed her curly hair. "It''s very cute! How could my sweetheart be ugly? However, I still think that you look better previously!" She looked like a cute little pet at this moment. Frederick made a joke and turned around to get his pajamas, then walked into the bathroom. Alicia stood still and felt sad. ¡°I knew it!¡± she thought. She decided that she liked the way she looked at this instant. She would always look like that in the future! Humph! Frederick took a shower and saw that Alicia was still looking in the mirror, tidyittg up her hair. He smiled and hugged her from behind, and < just as-h¨¦ was about tosay = <> someting, he caught a glimpse of hers body as he looked downsHe ipamediately forgot about-it¡¯and turned her around as he feld her face, then kissed her passionately... Chapter 253 Chapter 253 After a great night, Alicia almost got worn out by Frederick. Before she closed her eyes, her brain was still filled with the same thought. No way, howe things didn''t go the way she nned? His reaction proved that he was just a hungry wolf. That shouldn''t be! The next morning, Alicia was awoken by a burst of softughter. As soon as she opened her eyes, she noticed someone ying with her hair happily with a smile. "Good morning, Sweetheart!¡± As soon as she was fully awake, she saw that he was smiling hard. She grew slightly frustrated and turned over to hit him. "You''reughing again! Just what exactly is so funny?¡± Frederick hadughed from the previous night till the next morning. As she flipped her hair away, she grew infuriated. Alicia jumped on top of him and pressed him down onto the bed. As he hugged her, he yed with her hair andughed again ¡°Sweetheart. you are so cute!¡± He squeezed her face and remarked, "You look like a little poodle!" The way Alicia had dressed the night before made her appear wild, especially with her current hairstyle- when she was on top of him, it made him extremely excited. Alicia red at him and instantly lost her temper. "Frederick Clements!" Why did it feel like she became his pet after she changed her hairstyle? Was he supposed to treat her like this? He even said that she looked like... Frederick realized that he had gone overboard and he tightened his arms around her. "Alright, don''t be mad, I''ll stopughing, okay?¡± Alicia red at him fiercely, looking like she wanted to tear him apart. Frederick finally stoppedughing and hugged her as he kissed her on the cheek. ¡°A little poodle is cute as well! Your wild beauty will drive people insane!" Even Alicia¡¯s hair looked better than other girls"! "Really? Then do you like how I look now?" While stroking her messy hair, he tried to control hisughter. "I don''t mind at night, but if I have to bring you out during the day..." He was a little hesitate. Alicia looked up with her eyes filled with anger and thought to herself, "So what? Is it embarrassing to bring me out during the day?" Frederick smiled softly and continued, ¡°Everyone will think that I am bringing a mistress out with me." "What do you mean? Deo you think I a bad girl now?" Alicia pouted unhappily even though she herself was a little ufortable with her current hairstyle. Frederick kissed her on the lips with their foreheads together. "I like bad girls!" In an instant, Alicia was ted! She hooked her arms around his neck and gave him a kiss. "Hubby, call my name from now on, I like that you call me by my name." ''Sweetheart¡¯ could be anyone, but her name was only exclusive to her! "Okay, Ally! My A\lly-" The both of them whispered into each others'' ears and stayed on the bed for a while before they got up. Alicia went to wash up and then prepared a simple breakfast. The two of them headed out after finishing their meal. Alicia didn''t want to be tortured by this, she didn¡¯t want something that was unnecessary to be an obstacle in their rtionship. She decided to go with the flow and she would ept any result calmly. She didn''t think that there was anything she couldn''t take in her life anymore. As she thought of her father who would be able to stand up soon and Nichs who might return at any moment, she felt that life was still beautiful. Alicia was on a call with Frederick on the way to w¨¦rk and her heart was filled with happiness. But of course, he kept bringing up ¡®little poodle¡¯ and little sheep¡¯. He also said that ifthe was Hugging a a little sheep to sleep, then he wouldn''t need to count sheep to make himself fatkasleep anymore. Alicia grew angered as she listened to his words. As she was about to get out of the car, she received a notification. Only then did a smile blossom on her face, because Frederick had sent her a transfer from his e-wallet. "Little poodle + little sheep''s grooming fee." Alicia replied to him before she got out of the car.N?velDrama.Org is the owner. ¡°Hubby, this isn''t funny! Little poodle is mad now! I am ignoring you, I got to go to work already!" However, the text was followed by a kissing emoticon Almost at the same time that Frederick got out of his car, a smile yed on his lips as he read the message. As soon as Alicia entered the office, several colleagues came over to her quickly. "Alicia¡ª" "Yes? What''s up?" Why were they blocking her way? What were they looking at? Instinctively, Alicia touched her own hair. She was almost frightened to death as she thought that she hade to work with her new hairstyle. "Alicia, are you in a rtionship?" "Is someone pursuing you? There are people saying that they saw you together with a tall and handsome man! Who is he?¡± "Is he handsome? How old is he? He''s probably really rich, right? Is he from Casterwich City? I heard that he drives a luxury car." Faced with the bombard of questions, Alicia felt flustered. Did her colleagues see her together with Frederick? Did she go to any public ces with him recently? As she was still thinking about it, she saw that Miriam had already run back and brought a bouquet of blue enchantresses over. "Of course he is rich. Look... ny-nine blue enchantresses! Each one of them is in full bloom and there are even fresh droplets on it, they must''ve been freshly- picked! They must''ve been from the biggest flower boutique, in the Southern part of Casterwick City. I heard that their roses were Specially nted and they watld bloom for ny-nine days vathou faill The flowers are alsocb¨¦autiful and equal in Size, they''re even avable in different CGlors! Furthermore, theyre even researching on the seven-colored roses, and they can be controlled to write words in the ny-nine days that they are in full bloom, such as ¡®I Love U'' or something like that! However, I Know that these roses have to be pre-ordered and they need to be cared for with their special supplement liquid! But usually, a rose from that flower boutique would be more expensive than a rose bought from normal boutiques. I''ve heard that one stalk would cost you nearly a hundred dors! Wouldn''t one bouquet of flowers cost over two thousand dors? Who with a regr ie can afford this?¡± ¡°Alicia-" Miriam passed the bouquet to Alicia as she was talking. The blue enchantresses and the pink wrapping paper with two butterflies printed on it were so familiar to Alicia that her expression stiffened. Was this a coincidence or was this¡ª Jeremy? Alicia took the flowers but she didn''t feel happy. She looked in the bouquet and didn''t see any card; her expression then fell. Was this bouquet really from Jeremy? As she held the pink wrapping paper and nced at the two butterflies on it, which were blue and red ones, she thought that it was simr to the one in her memory. Since the two chose the butterfly as the token ofve, every time he gave her flowers, whether it was red roses or blue enchantress, it would always come with Such wrapping paper, .S printecswith the two butterflies ¡°He wouldpre- order the wrapping-paper every time because there were a lot ofwrapping papers with butterfly marks but she had never seen two butterflies in pairs where one was red and the other was blue. It had to have been custom-made. Content belongs to Chapter 254 Chapter 254 This wrapping paper was like the customarynguage between the both of them, therefore there wouldn''t be any card with the flowers that Jeremy sent her. What did he mean by this? Hadn''t she returned the earrings and rified everything with him? Was he insane? Why did he send her flowers all of a sudden? Was he still chasing after her? As this thought popped into Alicia''s mind, she also felt that that was impossible. At the same time, her colleagues probed her in excitement. ¡°Alicia, whe gave you this? Tell us, share your luck with us!" "Is it the handsome guy who often appeared at the entrance of ourpanyst time? I saw both of you talking before, that man is so tall and handsome. I could tell that he''s a rich man by a first nce!¡± "I think I saw him too!" "Is he your boyfriend? Who gave it to you? Which rich man is it in Casterwich City?" ¡°Alicia-" There were many young girls who liked fantasizing a lot in thepany and everyone was casual with each other. However, when they saw the beautiful Alicia who used to act dumb in front of men suddenly have such a fervent pursuer, they felt infinitely curious. Alicia came back to her senses andughed awkwardly. ¡°There''s no card in here, I also don''t know who is the one who sent me this. Could it be some customer who wanted to say thanks?¡± "This only makes sense if the guy is chasing after you. This is too grand for merely a gesture of appreciation. Alicia, think, how many rich guys do you know? Not many people can afford something like this. The pre-order fees and service fees of that flower boutique are already costly enough, someone who can afford this is definitely well off. Alicia, think-" "That''s true, tell us! Quickly!" Seeing that she couldn''t avoid it anymore, Alicia tilted her head and started speaking seriously, "Four. I know all the Four Great Masters of Casterwich City, oh, I mean the Five Great Masters. The Clements family has two sons..." As soon as she finished her sentence, everyone burst into excitement. Miriam sighed. "I know them too but they don''t know me! Alicia, that''s not fair!¡± Alicia nodded many times and emphasized once again, "I''m telling the truth!" As she said, she kept muttering to herself internally, "I''m telling the truth but you guys don''t believe it! Don¡¯t me me in the future!" This time, no one paid attention to her anymore and they all left. Alicia looked down and let out a long breath as she thought, "Oh, that was so simple! Who would''ve known that it was so easy to get out of that situation!¡± She got back to her seat and threw the flowers under the table. As she was switching on theputer, she muttered to herself, "The Four Great Masters of Casterwich City?" Frederick? Suddenly, she thought of the butterfly earrings that she had thrown away and she bent down to pick up the flowers again. Would this be another coincidence? How should she deal with these flowers? God, who on earth gave them to her? Alicia nced at the flowers and felt frustrated She set the flowers aside and thought that she should just wait. She hoped that no one would be dumb enough to spend so much on a girl who did not belong to him! On the other hand, because of Alicia, Frederick was in a particrly good mood that day. After the meeting ended, he still looked ted Frederick scrolled through his phone and suddenly became a little upset as he had forgotten to take a picture of Alicia the previous night. It might be a lang time before he would see such a cute ¡®little sheep¡¯ again! As he made coffee in his office and thought of how angry Alicia was the day before, he couldn''t hold in hisughter. Alicia really was a treasure to him, she could cheer him up at any time. Frederick looked at the sun from the window and his mood was really great. He never thought that life could be so great, and at this moment, he feels that it was amazing to be alive! After making coffee and returning to his seat, there was a knock on the door. Frederick took off his suit and answered the door. "Come in-¡± After that, Chet walked in with a pile of documents and said, "Frederick, you need to sign these." Frederick took it and nced at the coffee machine beside him. Chet then turned around and poured himself a cup. When there were no outsiders, the two of them were rtively casual. Sitting down, Chet noticed that Frederick''s handwriting was vigorous and powerful but he was clearly rxed. "Frederick, it seems like you are in a good mood!" As Frederick thought of Alicia''s hair, heughed. ¡°Heh, I was pleased by a... little sheep poodle." "Huh?" Chet fell into confusion. What did Frederick mean? Was it a sheep or was it a poodle? "Frederick... don''t you hate dogs?¡± His past had made him dislike pets! How could he have been pleased by a dog? Moreover, the dog in question wasn''t even by his side at the moment! "This is a different kind of dog. You won''t understand and you don''t need to understand. There''s no need to discuss it." This belonged to Frederick alone! Whoever dared to say that his woman was a puppy, he would destroy him. Frederick took.a sip of coffee and didn''t expectthat it was so simple to feel happy. Ally was so cute,and => every time he thought of her, he felt warmoAlicia was like his heart,as longas it kept beating, he would already feel contented. Cogtent belongs to ?Owned by N?velDrama.Org. Chet couldn''t keep up with Frederick''s thoughts anymore, therefore he shut his mouth by drinking coffee and still felt clueless. "By the way, about what happened at the hotelst night, did you find anything out?" Chet put down his coffee and replied. "I almost forgot about it if you didn¡¯t mention it. I checked and found that Miss Randolph and Madam Carter had their dinner in the same hotel. They booked their room in advance, one was room 306 and the other was 312." "Was it just a coincidence?" The two just happened to go to the same hotel for dinner? Chet spread his hands and shook his head. He then continued, "Moreover, both of them have booked private rooms but they were both stood up! They were there aldne all night! Coincidently they were both on the third floorsAlthough their rooms => seemed to be far apart, I found that both ghthem had entered the Hotel around 8 o''clock and sa around f or about 20 minutes. Then, they went tothe bathroom almost at the same time and actually stayed there fo more than 20 minutes. After that, the two did not stay long and basically left one after the other! suspect that this was not the first time the two had met! It was around 8:30, dinner time, and there were not many people in the bathroom." Furthermore, who would enjoy being in the bathroom for twenty minutes? No one in their sane mind would do that. "By the way, I also found another interesting fact. Both of them took the leaflet of the same beauty salon and that beauty salon is quite fancy. It is located_ga the east side of the hotel. It is.said that to keep up with the stor&opening anniversary <= celebration, the leaflet and gifts were sentto their members! That isto say; the two of them were likely to Have headed to the hoteLfrom the same ce, that was why they both held the leaflet in their hands. ording to the time of them entering the hotel, they did not enter at the same time but the timing was very close. However, they had parked their car far apart, hence it was obvious they didn''t want to be seen together.¡± Chet had intentionally paused between his words, emphasizing on something. At the same time, he was allowing Frederick to digest his words. Chapter 255 Chapter 255 "Plus, I have checked that they are VIP members of this beauty salon called ¡®Enchanted Beauty''! After Miss Randolph came back, they had two treatments at this beauty salon at the same time. The appointments were both in the afternoon. They always had the appointment one after another but when I asked about it, the beautician said that they were only responsible for the beauty treatment. and wouldn''t immediately ask the customer to leave after the treatment. It was also normal if the customers reached early and waited for their turn because if they werete and the salon was full, it was most likely that the appointment cannot bepleted on the day. It would have to be rescheduled or postponed. "Do you mean that their appointment might actually have ovepped?¡± Chet nedded his head. The meaning behind his words was pretty clear - the two had something going on! Frederick clenched his fist and remained silent for a while. Danica and Penny? He still couldn''t link both of them together. Danica should be very clear about the rtionship between Frederick with Penny -they appeared to be distant from each other publicly but were on each other''s back in private. No matter what, Danica was in a rtionship with him in the past. Even if Danica didn''t mind, wouldn''t Penny be worried about it? It was good enough for them to be able to talk to each other nicely. In the past when both families had a good rtionship, he didn''t see that Penny and Danica were that close. Why were they so close behind his back instead? Frederick couldn''t understand why. What was going on between the two? Danica had been missing for so long and had just returned recently. What was Penny trying to achieve by getting close to Danica? Was there any cooperation or deal between the two of them? If so, Penny must be trying to use Danica to get something from him! However, Frederick was already married. He had even exined it clearly to Danica. What was Penny trying to do with Danica? Danica wasn''t stupid enough to receive orders from Penny. She would just be putting herself in danger. How could she possibly benefit from this? Frederick asked as he was still deep in thoughts, "Did Danica call thepany recently? Did she ask for me?¡± "I don''t think so. Doesn''t she usuallye to you directly? Unless you are in a meeting, only then would she call the secretary. I didn''t hear anything from them as welll¡± "Danica is not stupid, she should know how I am! Since she hasn''t been looking for me. maybe she has already thought it through... However, what could she passibly be gaining from being with Penny?" After thinking about it. Chet replied. "Frederick, the East Valiant¡¯s contract back then... Could it be that Madam Carter was the one who instructed Miss Randolph to steal it? Did you ever ask her about the contract?" "That''s impossible!" Frederick responded. Had they been colluding with each other since six years ago? Frederick got up and was obviously irritated. He did not ask Danica about the contract because he thought that since this had passed, it didn¡¯t make much sense to talk about this at present. However, if they were already a team six years ago, then what were his six years of waiting and persistence to Danica? No way! How could Danica betray him for Penny? How could a woman that was the most affectionate and righteous in his heart. and the most special to him, hurt him for his opponent? He would rather think that she had left because she had difficulties that she couldn''t tell him about "Frederick, I was just saying, don''t get emotional. I also don''t think that that was what happened. Back then, both of you were in such a great rtionship. She wouldn''t do something that stupid. There should be no reason for her to do so." "Ask someone to check up on it! See if you can find out what happened Six years ago. Check if there were any special n¨¦ws reported during that period A so, track her ~S movements in the past six years and see if you can find out anything don¡¯ bbelieve that all traces ofa person ''s life for six years cair'' be hiddenpletely. Don''t friss out on anything! I want to know the reason why she left that year. Was it really as she had said? Find someone to pay attention to what Penny is doing. Check on what she has dely. Don''t allow her to ruin our lives!" Were Frederick and Chet being too suspicious or were there really some dirty deal between Danica and Penny? In the past, Frederick didn''t try his best to investigate this because he didn''t want to force it since Danica had chosen to leave. In the future, he couldn''t force her as well. When she had returned, he felt that both of them still had a chance in the future. However, at this instant, he just wanted to find out the truth behind her departure back then! Even if the truth was harsh, he wouldn''t lie to himself! "Yes, I will arrange someone to investigate it as soon as possible!" Alicia didn''t receive any messages even after she got off work. As she stared at the flowers on the table, she suddenly felt frustrated. Who on earth gave it ta her? Should she ask Jeremy? Would that make him think that he might still have a chance with her? Even if she refused, she was still unwilling to contact him at this moment. Could it be Frederick? Should she ask him? It would be fine if it was him. If it wasn''t, then she would be done for! Wouldn''t she be causing trouble for herself? However, if it really was Frederick and she didn''t show her appreciation, would their rtionship go back to square one? That would be terrible! After work, Alicia was lying on the table as she looked at the flower. She yed with her pen and wondered, "What should I do?" Shouldn''t she just ask the person whe delivered this? Alicia searched for her phone and made a call. "Sorry, we have to keep our customer''s information confidential!" came the reply. "What? Then, I''ll just reject the flowers next time! What if it was sent by mistake? This wouldn''t even cause any loss of money, why should you keep it confidential? I just want to know who was the one who sent me the flowers!" As Alicia listened, she grew angered. What was wrong with them? Why should they keep it confidential from her when she was the one receiving the flowers? "Sorry, Miss, we really can''t check the customer''s information here. The customer had ordered anonymously; there''s only the recipient¡¯ stame, phone number, . and address. The money had beer transferred directly and we can-ohiy see ane letter. Other letters were hidden but the name starts. with the lelfer D and the registration¡± information shows that he is from Casterwich City, it should be your friend! Even if you refuse to ept, the cost of this fee is also non-refundable! The one selected was a Single item, the full payment was made, and there was no follow-up." Alicia then hung up the phone in anger. D*mn! She must be the first girl to feel so angry after receiving flowers. After packing up, she didn''t want to care about it anymore and went home. On that day, because he was feeling down, Frederick headed to the beach after work. He lit up a cigarette and stood by the beach in a daze. After a long while, he started walking back. At night, the city was filled with traffic and neon lights. The entire city was thriving prosperously. On the street, many shops were still open. Seeing that there was still some traffic on the road, he suddenly felt a little hungry. At a junction, Frederick turned into the parking lot of the mall on the side, got out of the car and had a light meal. When he left, he took a walk along the street. Hecinadvertently looked up. Ona poster of a group of beautiful women of various skin o colors, he suddenly noticed a tanned woman ) with permed hair, he ? couldn''t help but smile. His sight fell onthe glittering diamond jewelry that contrasted sharply with her skin tone. He then walked into the jewelry shop at the side. Just as he entered the shop, a red car also stopped at the other corner of the road. It was a sharp contrast to the darkness of the alley. Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. Chapter 256 Chapter 256 Frederick walked around the counter and his attention was caught by the earrings section. In his memories, Alicia seldom wore jewelry. Even if she asionally wore one, she would only wear earrings. At the same time, he also thought of the teardrop earrings that Hannah had identally taken. Subconsciously, he wanted to choose a pair of earrings that fitted Alicia¡¯s name, making it special. After scanning around, Frederick felt that they were almost all the same. The promoter at the side seemed to have realized it and started introducing products to him "Sir, do you want to buy earrings? We have many limited customized designs that you can choose from. The pre-order period is one week; if you have a style you like, you can also design it by yourself. We will have a professional designer to help you refine and adjust to make it convenient for molding and processing but the cost would be slightly higher!" As he was speaking, the promoter pointed to the counter on one side. "Sir, this is the album!" Frederick then proceeded to walk over to the exquisite- looking book with all kinds of earrings designs. At a nce, Frederick chose a pair of small tassel-style earrings with five droplets hanging underneath. As there was a picture of a model wearing it. he could better grasp how it would look like on Alicia. The earrings were beautiful and simple, not extravagant at all. It looked beautiful on the model as it sparkled. Most importantly, the hidden meaning of this pair of earrings was: "The thought of loving you all the time¡±. He hoped that the love between both of them could also be like this. They would always think about each other, beyond distance, life and death "Sir, even though this earring is not big. there are more diamonds on it. Plus, it is designed by a master in designing, therefore the cost will be slightly higher!" The promoter said while tapping the calctor. "The total cost will be 280,000 dors. We provide free cleaning and warranty for life, and it will be delivered within seven to ten days. The deposit will be 150,000. If you are unsatisfied with the order and we got into a dispute in returning it. you will have to pay 10,000 dors for a vition of the contract. Besides, this is a customized colored diamond design, hence we have pink, blue, and yellow diamonds. The prices are different ording to each color." Frederick looked at the color in the picture and shook his head. "It''s okay, I want this." White was the easiest to pair with daily clothes. The color suited Alicia''s hair and it was timeless. He disliked those overly ostentatious ones! As he spoke, he had already taken out his card "Okay, Sir, please wait a moment, I''ll print out the receipt right away!" After paying, signing. and taking the receipt, Frederick''s mood became a lot better. When he went out, he was still thinking that he must be careful this time and not repeat the mistake he madest time As Frederick thought about how happy Alicia would be as she received the earrings, his mood immediately improved. As he exited the shop and headed to the parking lot, he didn¡¯t notice the familiar figure beside the window. As soon as he disappeared into a corner of the streets, Danica entered the shop. She immediately headed to the earrings section and looked at the album. "Wee, how can I help you, Miss?" As the promoter was still writing down the bill number and making a note of it. the album was still open. Danica immediately noticed the earrings. Although she had been looking from a distance and didn''t know which pair Frederick had bought, there were only four pairs of earrings disyed on that page. Danica replied with a smile. "I want to buy a pair of earrings!" "Miss, the earring counter is on the left. These are all pre-customized designs. It will take seven to fifteen days for you to pick up the product! They are basically limited editions and the total amount of them will not exceed 100 pairs!" "Okay! I will have a look at these!¡± Danica pointed at the album and flipped through the pages before returning to the same page. "These seem nice.¡± She took a nce and chose a very gorgeous pair of earrings-a long pair of earrings with full diamond embellishments. It looked beautiful ym "Hmm, this looks good! iss, you have a great taste. This is the main hit of this year¡¯s trending style. Many actresses have worn simr styles, mostly asymmetrical shapes! Our model hag Symmetrical style N earrings with adjusted length, Ss Su ablefor stage and offstage-> set ings. [he three ginkgo leaves in this-series of each earring are all d@signed with diamonds.and the diamond buckle in the middle is also a top-tiered diamond. This gorgeous and outstanding design will make you look like a princess, hence the cost is very high and it is limited to ten pairs only. It is very suitable for a beautiful and fashionabledy like you! The price is only about 600,000 dors, the same price as your bag." After ncing at her bag that was only worth 200,000 dors in her hand, Danica still felt delighted. At least, this promoter was quite knowledgeable and knew how to make the customer happy. However, six hundred thousand was indeed too much for her. Most importantly, she wasn''t sure which one Frederick had bought, therefore she asked, "These seem nice too, how much are they?" As she asked for the prices for all of them, she realized that the one she liked was the most luxurious and expensive one. Subconsciously, she felt that Frederick would buy this too. At the same time, she also felt that she had good taste. She touched her hair and spoke deliberately. "Each one is very beautiful, it''s such a tough choice. I seem to like all of them very much but I can¡¯t buy all of them! Do you have any rmendations? Which one has better sales?" The promoter saw that she was hesitant and had asked about the prices, thus he immediately realized that she was worried about the prices. He quickly showed her two other designs. "The prices of these two models are simr, both are about 300,000 dors and the priceperformance ratio is rtively higher. A gentleman just ordered this ane. Look, my order has just been submitted.¡± Seeing that Frederick had actually bought the second cheapest one, Danica felt terrible. She should be happy that she had to spend less but she still felt inexplicably ufortable. Danica gritted her teeth but still kept smiling. "I also like this one very much, it seems that this one is more suitable for daily life! Then, I will take this too! Can you give me an express order? My friend''s birthday ising soon and I''m going to the party. hence I need to wear it on that day. Can you make it in three days? It¡¯s fine if I have to pay more.¡± "Uh... Wait a minute, let me ask about it for you!" The promoter turned around to make a phone call, and then came back. " iss, you are¨¦very lucky. It happens that our designer i is here and we can make it mare quickly. Four days => should berfine but it costs 10 ,0Q0-" dors for the extra fees. I will help out rush them more so that they''ll make it in three days." Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org ?N?velDrama.Org is the owner. <¡ª These were all just normal tactics and Danica didn''t expose them. "Okay, then I will take this." "Miss, which color do you want? There are several colors avable for diamonds. For each color, the registration code is different and the price will vary. I will check the specific price for you once you have selected the color." Upon hearing this, Danica was annoyed. Why was this so troublesome? "Which color is more popr?¡± "The mostmon color, white diamond. The gentleman earlier on also ordered the white ones! Actually, I think pink diamonds are more feminine and more special but the pink diamonds are twice as expensive!¡± n fact, Danicaglmost requested the pink ones be¨¦ause she felt that these earxings were too ordinary. Dependifig on how they were worry and ceaisidering the length of the earrings, even short hair would most ikely cover the earrings. If $6, what Was the point of wearing earrings? Upon hearing this, she felt another surge of anger in her heart. However, she still smiled as she agreed, "Okay, I''ll take the white one then!" As Danica walked out, her face immediately darkened. Chapter 257 Chapter 257 In the days following that, Alicia would receive a huge bouquet of blue enchantresses every time she entered the office. Every time it happened, her good mood would bepletely ruined. Sometimes, she felt the urge to just storm out. However, the others in the office had begun to get used to it after the initial shock. Therefore, the news spread throughout the entire building-Alicia was being pursued by a rich man and she would receive flowers every single day. Everyone was waiting for her to give in and be that man¡¯s girlfriend. The rumors about the top- tiered blue enchantress became more and more dramatic -some said that it was custom-made, some even said that it was gold-ted! It was the first time Alicia had heard that flowers could be ted with gold. Others from the nearby block also came in curiosity to witness the ¡®gold- ted flowers¡¯ and Alicia didn''t mind at all. Whoever liked it could take it! However, she was deeply irritated every time she entered the office. Alicia had already confirmed that it was from Jeremy and she had called him in a fit of anger. In the end, she only received one single sentence in reply. "I''m working outstation! If you don¡¯t like it, throw it away!" Alicia instantly fell speechless. Every day, she felt that she was on the verge of exploding in anger. One day after work, Alicia was so irritated again that she was afraid that it would affect her mood at home as well. Thus, she drove around town. In the end, she had nowhere to go, hence she could only head to a restaurant and order some food, then walk around on the streets. She was also worried that she would spend out of boredom, thus she had deliberately chosen to visit high-end shops to do some window-shopping so that she wouldn''t have the urge to spend. Her father was getting better day by day and his body checkups were being carried out in order. If everything went well, the operation can be arranged soon. She had to spend her money wisely. This had always been the primary principle in her heart. Moreover, her family couldn''t keep renting a house for the rest of their lives; they wouldn''t feel like they were living in their true home. Besides, after her father''s surgery, he still couldn''t get out of bed for at least a year. If he didn''t have stable amodation, he would have to face the risk of moving often; how could he bear with it? Subconsciously, Alicia wanted to make more money and help her parents settle the down payment of a house, even if it was only a one-bedroom apartment! She could only calm down when she thought of her family. Fortunately, luck was still with her. Although her family had suffered this setback, everyone was still alive. Compared to the money and everything that they had lost, her father''s awakening was the greatest gift from God to her. Alicia thought about it and sighedThis is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. "Even if it is a second- hand house that is about 40 to 50 square meters, it will cost more than 1 million. A down payment of more than 300,000 dors is quite a burden! Based on my sry. I can''t save that much even if I don''t eat for a whole year. The speed in which I''m earning money can''t even keep up with the intion of housing prices-" Alicia wandered along the street and felt dejected "Do I have to borrow money from him again?" she wondered to herself. Deep down in her heart, Alicia was unwilling to do so in every possible way. Thest person whom she wanted to look down upon her was Frederick. She didn''t know why but she just wasn''t willing to have that happen. As she nced around, she noticed a food stall nearby. Was that ice cream? Not far ahead, several young girls were chatting away as they queued up for ice cream. Alicia headed over and fished out for a small change as well. ¡°I''ll have the vani one!" After she received her ice cream, she slowly licked it happily. Not long after, someone suddenly tapped her on her shoulders. ¡°Danica, why are you here? I thought our appointment was-" Alicia stopped in her tracks. Just as she was about to turn around, a beautiful girl stood before her. "Oh, Miss, I am so sorry! I was going to meet my friend and I''ve mistaken you for the wrong person!" The girl raised her hand as an indication of apology, then turned around and walked away. Alicia came back to her senses and her mood immediately plunged again. Danica? Was it a coincidence? Was she having hallucinations? How much did she look like Danica? What was going on recently? This was so annoying! She couldn''t even enjoy eating ice cream! Alicia then threw the ice cream away. Did their backs look so familiar? Alicia had even tied her hair up into a bun and was wearing a suit that day. How could she possibly look like Danica? Were those people blind? Alicia felt a surge of anger in her heart, she was extremely frustrated. She immediately grew irritated again and she kept muttering to herself, "Look carefully before you greet someone! How annoying!" She looked at the traffic lights ahead and stood still. Just as she took a deep breath to calm herself down, another beautiful girl stood before her. "Danica? Are you... Danica? Did you have stic surgery recently?¡± Alicia gazed atthe girl before her who was ttin branded clothes. The girl''s outfit was a little unique.-> Alicia feltspeechless again -what was thre t use of having eyes? How couktthey mistake someoneelse for their friend? 4 Did she mention stic surgery? What the hell! Alicia really wanted to scold her but her rationality allowed her to remain calm. "It''s been a few years since west met, don''t you remember me? Wow. you are so much more beautiful than before!" Just then, the woman before her stared at her and scratched her head in confusion. "I''m Tina! Did I... get the wrong person? Will a lip injection make your lips look much prettier?" Finally, she had realized that she got the wrong person. "Yeah," Alicia replied ndly. "I''m not Danica!" "Oh, I am so sorry! Both of you look so alike! Your eyes are exactly the same! No wonder I felt that your figure looked better... I''m sorry!¡± Tina muttered to herself as she apologized, then quickly walked away. Alicia frowned as she looked at the girl walking away. She felt so angry that she was about to lose her cool. What was going on here? It seemed that she happened to meet Danica''s friends often recently. She had even met two of them continuously! Alicia touched her face unconsciously and thought. is it the eyes? Did their eyes look alike? However, in Alicia''s memories, her own eyes wererger and prettier! Her eyes were her pride - they were the benchmark of beauty with naturahdouble eyelids! They loGRed SO mich better than those who did stic surgery. 4 Other than the good genes from her family, she hdd heard from her mother thaNwhen she was young, ~ ~ there was 4 period of time where they hae: even raised her as a Barbie doll. they had applied essences on heshes. Therefore, her eyshes grew to be thick and long=mnaking her eyes extraordinarily beautiful. The skinnier the person was, therger their eyes would appear. Danica''s eyes would never be asrge as Alicia''s! Didn''t Alicia look like the younger version of Danica? How could they have mistaken her for Danica? Has someone even imed that she had done stic surgery and received lip injections? Why would she ever do that? Natural lips were iparable to those that had received injections! Just as Alicia was growing extremely infuriated, the two girls that walked away signaled an ¡®OK¡¯ motion towards a red car. Following that, they received the notification that they had received a transfer of money... Chapter 258 Chapter 258 Alicia got angered again after she had finally calmed herself down. She couldn''t take it anymore - why was everything against her that day? She then turned around and rushed back once again, her heart filled with anger. "Come on, mistake me for her ance again! Then, give me a fake compliment that I''ve done stic surgery and be prettier!" she thought to herself angrily. She stormed furiously all the way until she reached the end of the path before stopping, a thinyer of sweat forming on her forehead. As she paced back and forth on the street quietly, she came to a stop again after twenty minutes. Although she still felt irritated, she had already calmed down a considerable amount. "What a terrible day!" She had nned to go home originally but she inexplicably resisted it again. She looked around and saw that her current location was not far from the arcade arena, therefore she drove to the arena and took out 50 dors from her purse. "I will go home once I finish this.¡± As she walked, she kept ying with the coins in her hand. After wandering around in the game hall, as Marshall was about to leave, he raised his eyes and saw Aliciaing in with her head drooping all the way. His hard work had indeed paid off. He often came here to see if he would meet Alicia by luck and he had finally met her! He almost missed her! He decided not to leave and walked toward Alicia in big strides. Just as Alicia was calcting how long she couldst with her current tokens, a ck figure suddenly blocked her way. She instinctively moved aside and the ck shadow followed her as well. She then moved aside once more and found that it did the same again. Alicia frowned and felt a surge of angering up. After she looked up, she paused. ¡°Doctor rk?" "What a coincidence! You can call me Marshall when we are not in the hospital. Are you here to y with the wing machine again?" Looking at the direction of her footsteps, Marshall could probably guess where was she heading "Yeah!" As they were walking. Alicia asked, "Marshall, how is my father doing recently? Can we start to schedule for his surgery?" "His blood pressure is still a little unstable. I n to give him some treatment again these few days and look at his situation. If the condition is still unstable, the application for surgery will not be approved. If there is an ident, the patient will be in danger. I have to observe for a few more days but don''t worry, I will definitely try my best.¡± ¡°Thank you, Marshall! There''s no hurry! I just hope that my dad can get better!" The both of them chose a wing machine each and started ying. "Oh. that was close!¡± "Go left just a bit more, whoops!" Alicia jumped up anxiously when she got to the exciting parts, immersing herself in the game, and allowing herself to temporarily let go of unhappy things. On the other hand, Marshall was looking at her casually with a deep smile in his eyes. When Alicia came back to her senses, her pockets were already empty. Marshall raised his hand and handed over a few game tokens. Alicia didn''t realize that he had already handed her game tokens several times. She grabbed the tokens and continued to fight for the doll excitedly. At that moment, her phone was buzzing away in her bag. "Which one do you have your eyes on? I will get it for you!" Alicia turned her head and nced at him. "No way, I want to get it myself today.¡± She pointed at a medium- sized frog with gigantic eyes. She stated, "I want that.¡± It had big eyes like her. Just as Alicia was about to insert the token, Marshall grabbed her wrist and said, ¡°Rest for a while first, take a breather. I''ll give you a tipter, I promise you will be able to catch it." Marshall turned around and went to buy two beverages. letting her have her pick. "Thank you!"Owned by N?velDrama.Org. Alicia chose a soda but she couldn''t open the bottle cap after trying for a while and she ended up looking so upset. Marshall smiled and immediately reached out for the bottle. He cut the stic film on the cap and applied a little force, turning the bottle cap easily. Alicia took it and sighed. ¡°Oh, even my brain is not functioning well now." "Why. is something on your mind? You''ve been absent-minded and quick-tempered all night." Moreover, judging by the intensity of her movements, it was obvious that she was here to vent her anger. Alicia took a sip of the drink and didn''t hide it. "I was mistaken for the wrong person twice in a day, how annoying!" "Oh, I thought4twas a big deal! Isn''t it normal forsomeone as pretty as you to be.chased after? Being > mistaker_for the wrong person is one ofthe mostmon waysiisn''t itapliment? You''ve caught the eyes of others, you should be Happy!¡± Content belongs.to NovelDrama.Org You are indeed like a pearl, still as dazzling as ever even in a crowd of people. However, Marshall didn''t state thest sentence. A glint of loving obsession shed across his eyes Rolling her eyes, Alicia was too tired toin. "They were all women!" How could she be happy about that? It was so weird! Marshall paused before replying. ¡°Some peopled do look simr! Why are yOu getting: irritated over people who have -nisthing to do with you at, all? Isn'' fie quite silly? If you don''t pay any mip to those people, then you wouldnt be affected at all! As-you! re feeling frustrated here all bys yourself, maybe they''re living their lives happily! Don''t be an idiot!¡± Marshall had tried so hard tofort her but Alicia suddenly felt that it was too much of a coincidence. Those two girls had mistaken her for Danica, was someone behind it? She felt that there was something going on! No matter how much they looked alike, they weren''t twins. How could those people not even recognize their own friends? Could it be that this was just what someone else wanted? That Alicia would be unhappy and affect everything in her own life? Alicia suddenly realized something. She felt that regardless of the truth, she shouldn''t be affected by strangers. Who knew if they wereughing behind her back currently! In an instant, her mood got better. She then requested, "Then, get me that frog tofort my hurt little soul.¡± "These are all the tokens that we have, you''d better use it properly. Don''t let the both of us return without any rewards, that''ll be a shame!¡± Marshallughed at her drastic change in mood. He then signaled an ''OK'' sign After observing, he chose a machine with the frog doll that she wanted. As expected of him, he got it after a short while. "Wow! You''re so good at this! You''re amazing!" Alicia looked around with her thumbs up. "Marshall, yourgirlfriend will be so happy in thefuture. Whichever doll she likes, you can get it for her. I think yourcan discuss it with the. ~ manager and ask him to give into you ¡®directly so that you won ¡®hhave torempty the machine!" Content b¨¦longs to NovelDrama.Org ? ?N SS Alicia hugged the frog while chuckling, a charming smile blossoming on her face. As she nced around, she noticed the clock on the wall. She almost jumped up in fright. ¡°It''s ten o''clock already! Oh no! I have to go home now. My husband is going to get really mad! Bye and thank you, dinner''s on me next time!" As Alicia waved her hand, she rushed away. Behind her, Marshall froze on the spot. Husband? Was she... married? Alicia rushed all the way home and didn''t have time to check her phone. She didn''t know that someone was already waiting for her at home, and his mood was growing more and more terrible When she stopped her car, she noticed that the lights in the house were still on. "God bless, I hope that he just came back!" She kept praying internally and her high heels clicked against the floor in a frenzy as she rushed into the house. Chapter 259 Chapter 259 As soon as she looked up, she noticed someone sitting by the bar, looking very mad. She wanted to act like she didn''t see him but that was impossible. Moreover, he had already changed into pajamas. Obviously, it had been a long time since he had returned home! "Oh, no!" Alicia thought. She could feel his evil gaze on her and she felt a chill going down her spine. She knew that he was already mad, therefore she changed her shoes and walked over. ¡°Hubby, you''re back so early today!¡± Frederick nced at her coldly and his gaze paused at the ugly frog doll in her hands. After swirling the ss of wine in his hands, he then took a sip. Alicia felt slightly awkward as she had beenpletely ignored. She yed with her fingers as she tried to think of what to say next. Just then, a cold voice rang in her ears. "Do you know what time it is now? What were you doing earlier? Why didn''t you answer the phone?" "Huh?" She then rummaged through her purse and checked her phone. Five missed calls! She was done for! She looked up and poked him coquettishly as she tried to calm him down. "Hubby, don''t be mad, it wasn¡¯t on purpose! I was... shopping and the music was loud, therefore I didn¡¯t hear it!¡± She would never dare to tell him that she had been with Marshall! She would be finished off if that were to happen. After all, she had indeed been shopping! It was just a coincidence that she had met him Alicia''s longshes fluttered as she apologized. When she saw that he didn''t push her away, she stepped forward bravely. "Hubby, I was wrong. Don''t be mad at me, okay? Two girls had mistaken me for Danica today and I was in a terrible mood, that was why I went shopping! I forgot the time while I was shopping, I won''t do this again..." Frederick heard the key word and sped her waist. ¡°You said that there were women who mistook you for Danica?" At first nce, Alicia did look simr to Danica back then. However, the two of them were still very different, how could they have mistaken Alicia for Danica? After six years of disappearance, how could Danica have such close friends? And even two of them? For a moment, Frederick searched so hard in his memories but couldn''t think of who they were. "Yes!" Nodding pitifully, Alicia asked, "Do I look exactly the same as her?" Speaking of which, she still felt ufortable about this and the unhappiness was obvious on her face. Frederick then held her as she sat on hisp and his attitude became softer. "You are you, and Danica is Danica. Haven''t you met her? She''s not as naughty as you are! How could you go running off and shop till eleven? Were you waiting for the shaps to close? Were you nning not to return unless they closed? Is this all you bought? What terrible taste do you have!¡± It was so ugly! He patted the frog in her hand and his eyes were filled with disgust. However, he still pinched her face lovingly. "You are such a kid, never growing up! How could you allow something like this to affect your mood? Even if you guys look alike, she''s like water and you''re like fire; you guys arepletely different, got it?¡± "Then, Hubby, you won''t... mistake fire for water, right?¡± Frederick pinched her nose and smiled. "I see, so this is why you were sad." He hugged her waist tightly with both hands and kissed her nose. "In the past. maybe I was obsessed with water but now, I just want fire. I will never think of you as her. My eyes are still working and I haven''t gone blind. What I want is you-Alicia nchard.¡± His words were a form of reassurance to Alicia. She felt as if everything that had been troubling her for the past few days was instantly gone. She hooked her arms around his neck and said softly, "I don''t care why you had chosen me back then as long as you''re sincere to me now. If you''re not treating me as a recement for her, then I''m forever yours!" She knew that the past couldn''t be changed, what she wanted was the present and the future with Frederick Holding the back of her head, Frederick kissed her lips passionately. "Then, let''s implement the house rules. You came backte and didn''t answer the phone. You let your husband wait for so long and he was angry. ording to article 5, let''s do the whole set three times! The penalty is doubled and you are allowed to keep it on a tab." "What? Hubby, how can you be like this? Then, how would I pay it off by this month? You often leave the house early and returnte, ignoring your wife. I didn''t even hold that against you. Can I use those to offset this mistake?" As soon as Alicia finished speaking, she immediately shut up and realized that she had made a mistake. Sure enough, in the next second, a burst of triumphantughter filled her ears "Well, then all can be counted. How could I not repay you? If I can''t settle my debt by night. then I''ll continue paying the debt in the morning. I will work harder." As he spoke, he had already lifted her up. Alicia covered her face and thought, "Can we change this article? This is obviously an overlord use! Moreover, this was not what she meant!¡± Although it was an embarrassing rule, their rtionship had indeed improved a lot after the implementation. After ane round, the two of them cuddled lovingly, their hearts filled with happiness. The two then quickly fell asleep The night was long as always, beautiful and dazzling After that day, the episode had completely passed in Alicia''s heart. Even if same¨¦one said that she looks like Daniga: she wouldn''t even mind about Atfor more than two seconds and she would just reply with- a srall¨¦. She would then replyexcitedly that she wanted to see theperson who looked like her. Content belongs to After that one time, she never encountered anyone who recognized her wrongly anymore. Gradually, this matter began to fade from her mind and her mood was not affected by this anymore. It was just that Jeremy''s business trip was a littleNong and it was useless eventif she refused to ept the owers. Someone would send it toner once every hour. Inthe end, she could onlypromis¨¦ No matt¨¦r if she epted it or not, thee would always bea bouquet of dazzling blue enchantress ced on her seat, which made her feel extremely irritable and distressed. The entirepany building had almost been decorated with her flowers. More importantly, everyone was talking about her at the moment. Even as she went to have lunch, someone woulde over and pay her a visit. It always made her lose her appetite and feel irritated. Naturally, she scolded Jeremy harshly in her heart.N?velDrama.Org is the owner. One day, when she returned to the office, her phone rang. It was the manager of East Bannpool. "Manager Gerson?" "Alicia, we are having East Bannpool''s 10th-anniversary party tonight, feel free to attend! You were originally listed as a guest performer bu whensthe notification was mad¨¦, remembered that you can''t dance anymore, therefore the staff crossed younname out. I didn¡¯ know.that I hadn''t notified you. The tenth anniversary is a very grard event and you are one of our bes performers, how can we be so careless? Coincidentally, today is Friday and the biggest event will be tonight!¡± "Thank you, Manager! Congrattions on the 10th- anniversary but don''t count on my attendance!" Chapter 260 Chapter 260 After all, Alicia always had to be careful and alert when she went to ces like those. No matter how careful she was, she was still afraid of idents and she was even more afraid of making contact with things that she should not have in the first ce. Therefore, even if it was just for fun and it was somewhere familiar to her, Alicia never agreed to it. In the end, the manager voiced as he thought of something ¡°Alright, you can arrange your own schedule. You shoulde and have fun if you''re free. Today is a really rare asion. There are many prizes, you might win some big prizes if you are lucky enough. When your body bes better in the future and you feel like dancing again, don¡¯t hesitate to come to me." As soon as she heard that she could earn money, she perked up. The tips she would receive in those ces would even surpass the amount that she made in a day. "Okay, thank you! Then, I''lle and have a look when I''m off work." Alicia put down her phone and gave Victoria a call. She would be more reassured if she had apanion. Very soon, they agreed to meet each other. It turned out that Victoria had wanted to ask her out that night as well because Victoria was on the guest list and had never had the time to go yet. After they got off work and ate something, the two of them got prepared and went to East Bannpool together. The two received a small gift at the entrance and Alicia was full of praise as she looked at the gold-beaded bracelet. "Wow, such an extravagant gift! It must''ve cost them around five hundred dors for one!" Alicia was d that she had chosen toe! Victoria shook her head and rolled her eyes at Alicia. "It''s their tenth anniversary, this is nothing! Haven''t you noticed that people on the guest list are social elites? I''m a club member and I''ve spent over ten million on my card! Moreover, the entrance fee for men starts from five thousand dors! Look how many men there are here but this is all they gave! They''re obviously not at a loss here." The words ¡®Casterwich City¡¯ were printed across several of the beads, and one of the beads was made of gold. There would definitely be no one who was dumb enough to throw it away! This advertisement was quite an eye-opener! "I wonder if there would be some sort of big event tonight." Alicia looked around and grew excited. The door gift was already so valuable, the other prizes must be even more valuable. Even if she only received a microwave oven, that would still save her family a fortune! "It seems to be very grand here. Look over there, it seems like those are the prizes for the event. there are so many boxes!" While speaking, the two of them sat down at a rtively quiet area in the corner. Frederick arrived in the private room of East Bannpool and sat down. After a long while, he realized that only Carson was there. "Didn''t you say that everyone would gather? Howe only the both of us are here?¡± If he had known about this, he would''ve brought Alicia with him! "Wyatt imed that he had an important meeting at thest minute, I don''t think he''d even be able to sleep tonight! Willy seems to be in a rush as he still has some unsolved problems but he didn''t tell me everything before he hung up. What about Trevor? Is he noting as well?¡± "He suddenly received a call and rushed over to Korea!" They looked at each other and Carson let out a long breath "I thought that a doctor like me who has fully-booked appointments would be the busiest out of everyone. Why do I feel like... I''m the person who''s free most of the time?" Frederick nced at him and sneered. "Huh, at least you know! Great minds think alike, it seems. Looks like there won''t be any more joy but only surprises for the night!" What could the two of them possibly do? Frederick had even rescheduled his appointments for this and he didn''t even bring Alicia with him! In the end, he couldn''t even y pokey with his friends. Frederick never would''ve thought that what he said would actuallye true, how unlucky! "Frederick, don''t say that. You''ve hurt me deeply. Tonight is the tenth anniversary of East Bannpool. There should be some grand ending ceremony, bet me tell you, it''s their loss thatthey couldn''t make it. Let''s have s¨¦me fun before we leave:> They¡®Tbe so envious of us the-next time we talk to them aboutat. I W6nder what surprises await us. I hope they won''t do the old-fashioned trick or showcase girls from all ethnicities again! Oh, by the way, which nightclub was it that prepared the woman named ¡®Pear!¡¯ again?" As Carson thought of the extremely plump and aged woman, he almost puked out the wine. "F*ck! Their taste was terrible. I was so disgusted that I couldn''t even eat for three days. The skin on her hands was like tree bark! They even made her wear a blindfold and kiss others!" Carson closed his eyes and looked as if he was about to pass out. At the end of the event, he almost killed the boss of the nightclub. Lover of his dreams? Bah, it was practically his nightmare! As Frederick thought of it, he couldn''t help butugh. "I heard that there was actually someone interested in her. They sold her for a lot of money and there were more customers after that.¡± "Oh my God! I just can''t appreciate her beauty. I don''t think I ever will. East Bannpool better not do something like that, otherwise, I have a good mind to shut this ce down!¡± While they were talking, the door of the private room was suddenly opened and Kaylee strode in. "Who upset Mr. Carson again? What is going to be-shot down? Oh, hey, Frederick is.here too. When I . reached,} heard that you were alsa here. We then came together! a Danica) Qiana, hurry up. Originally, we Booked the private roomuipstairs but since we rarely gather.let''s sit together! Anyway, all of U8 know each other..." Kaylee looked at Frederick as she spoke. "Do you mind, Frederick? The more the merrier! I actually called a lot of friends toe and gather. But, they were all busy with their own things, therefore only the three of us came in the end!"Owned by N?velDrama.Org. "Of course, feel free." Frederick stood up and as he gazed around, he suddenly noticed Danica''s earrings. He inadvertently paused. Why did her earrings look so familiar... Just then, Danica¡¯s friend, Qiana Owen, joked, "Huh, even after so many years, Master Clements still only has eyes for Danica!" Qiana had been Danica¡¯''s old ssmate antNhey were quite close. Frederick had met her several times andkwhen Danica went o missing Six years ago, he even went to Qiama. Back then, she was still preparing to go overseas to study and Frederick hadn''t met her ever since. Frederick couldn''treally remember her face but he still remembered her name. Content belongs to swnovel.ne He smiled ndly at her and set down the ss of wine in his hands. "Come, sit down!¡± Qiana pushed Danica and said, "Go, go!¡± Then, Qiana turned to sit beside Kaylee. Kaylee sat beside Carson as she nced at Danica and Frederick, leaving Frederick with no choice. Everyone sat down and ordered some drinks and snacks, chatting with each other. Qiana answered her phone and announced, "Finally, I don''t need to be alone anymore. My boyfriend is here, do you mind if he joins?" Everyone agreed and Qiana stood up. "I''ll go get him!¡± Chapter 261 Chapter 261 In a short while, Qiana brought in a tall, handsome, and slightly shy man. "This is Zaydon White! Our ssmate. He is now my fiance. I don''t know if any of you still remember him.¡± Qiana introduced him enthusiastically as she smiled happily. Zaydon held her hand affectionately before he greeted the others in the room, "Long time no see!" He knew everyone here. He was a little shy but he was still polite. Frederick and Carson both stood up and greeted him as well "Have a seat!¡± "Just be casual guys, we all know each other!" Carson cheered in excitement as he poured some wine for Zaydon. Just then, the clear sound of fireworks came from outside the door. The sound of footsteps then came and everyone turned to the door. "What happened?" At this time, the waiter who was cleaning up the table replied, "It''s probably the events on the first floor. There are many entertainment programs tonight!¡± Just then, Kaylee suggested, "Let''s go out and have a look too. It must be fun!" They then stood up and Carson naturally helped Kaylee to carry her bag. On the other hand, Zaydon helped Qiana with her coat just like a gentleman. Frederick, however, did not do anything other than checking his phone with one hand, the other one stuffed into his pocket. The others didn''t notice but Danica was extremely displeased with his behavior. Along the way, Frederick was replying to messages with his head lowered and he was walking slowly as well. When they reached the hall on the first floor, it was already crowded with people. The lights on the stage were bright but the audience''s side was. slightly dim. At this time, the big screen showed the prizes and the rules of the game. ¡°Our game has to be yed in pairs. Winning this game does not only depend on your brain but also on physical strength. Therefore, the pair should be one man and one woman. Of course. single men and women don¡¯t have to be upset because it doesn''t have to be a couple. Our theme is ¡®Masquerade¡¯, hence a total of fifty pairs of masks are provided. If you want to participate in the event, you can choose a pair for couples, or you can have a pair for men and women if you have a match. Paired masks are avable in the first and second boxes. If you want to try your luck and depend on fate, the masks for men are in the third box while women''s are in the fourth box. Please look for your own masks. The people with the same masks will be on the same team." The host took a breath and continued "We shouldn''t favor any side. Therefore, we will divide it equally into 25 pairs of couples and 25 groups of random pairs. The masks are limited, so for those who want to participate in the event, please go and line up in a while. Everyone has half an hour to prepare. We only recognize masks, not people. Thus, everyone must wear their own masks and remember the number on them. For today¡¯s grand prize, the first prize will be 50,000 dors in cash and a set of jewelry worth 20.000 dors; the second prize will be 30,000 dors in cash and one limited edition female clutch; the third prize will be 10,000 dors in cash and a pair of customized dolls! There are also various participation prizes and the prizes are big! We wee everyone to participate and celebrate the ten years of East Bannpool! Men, it''s time to show your heroism for your favorite woman." Alicia looked at the prizes and she was eager to try. The first prize was already 50 thousand dors! She wouldn''t even mind if she only got the third one. However, why did it have to be in pairs? "Which grand prize do you have your eyes on?" Victoria teased Alicia then replied honestly, "Money, of course! But there are only two of us and it''s so risky to pair up with someone else randomly!" What if she didn''t win any prizes and got taken advantage of by someone? She would be so ashamed! After thinking about it. Alicia convinced herself not to jain. However, when she nced at the prizes... Even the participation reward would be a lot! She felt even more frustrated when she nced at the microwave oven again. She would surely receive them if she joined! They were all useful to her. Alicia immediately grew nervous as she thought about all the prizes she would miss out on! As soon as she turned around, she noticed that there were already many people who were queueing up. On the other hand, Victoria couldn''t help butugh. ¡°Alicia, you''re so cute when you''re eyeing the prize money! You look at them so longingly like a pug when it sees some snacks. Your eyes have even lit up! Gee!¡± "What? How dare you call me a pug? I''ll tickle you!" Alicia turned around and tickled her and just as they were fooling around, Victoria ran into someone. She quickly apologized, ¡°I''m sorry, so sorry.¡± Alicia raised her head and immediately beamed. "Marshall!" What a luck! Alicia stepped forward and grabbed onto Marshall''s arm. "Marshall. pair up with me for this event! If we win, let''s split it into two and I''ll treat you to dinner." ¡°Marshall, is this your friend? When did you meet such a beauty?¡± Only then did Alicia realize that there was a man next to Marshall, therefore she quickly took away her hand and said, "Let me introduce to you, my bestie Victoria. Marshall. he''s a famous doctor!" Alicia looked at Marshall eagerly like he was her savior with the words ¡®please¡¯ written all over her face "Marshall, you''re not busy, right? The game shouldn''t take too long. I''ll let Victoria apany your friend and you can help me. Deal?" As Alicia said that, she stretched out her hand to pull on Victoria''s hand imploringly, her eyes pleading. Victoria fell speechless. She then said, "Doctor rk, you see, my friend trusts you so much, can you help? This activity is so ridiculous, why must it be a man and a woman? I would''ve helped her myself! She has been too thrifty for much too long, she even had her eyes on the free jewelry." Marshallughed and turned to his friend. "Let''s go! There''s nothing else to do anyway. I''ll join the event, you apany her friend! If you''re interested,e join us!" Marshall and Alicia then went to pick up a pair of masks. Alicia was holding a red butterfly-shaped mask and she put it on with a smile on her face. The color red, and butterflies, were all her favorite, hence she felt that she was having good luck. Her mood immediately got better. "Marshall, thank you for doing this with me!" The first round was for the male to carry his partner and run around the bar within a minute. Those who exceed the time limit would be eliminated The men whose partners were plump naturally had it tougher. Originally, there were only around 30 pairs who joined the game but after the first round, there were less than ten pairs left. For the second round, it was a test for the chemistry between the man and woman, they had to guess the words. Alicf@¡¯and Marshall worked . ap. ; well together and proceed to the next round. Every round they won, ~ . tah they-would receive a small gift, which made Alicia really happy. As she looked at the voucherfor the refrigerator in her own hands and the voucher for the rice cooker, she felt that she was the happiest woman on the. Content belongs to Soon, they were in the final round. There were only three teams left in this round. At this time, the host asked everyone to remove their masks. As soon as the lights on the stage turned on, Alicia''s blood seemed to have frozen because one of the other pairs was Frederick and Danica Frederick was also shocked. The moment he saw the prize, he was actually thinking that if Alicia was here, she would have definitely hopped in d¨¦light. Initially, he was . not interested in these but the other two pairs were joining, thereforesne > . . ae could reject it. Plus, he was- thinking of Alicia and he alge-wanted terexperience this, thus he-then joined reluctantly. But, he never would''ve guessed that Alicia would be able to enter and participate in this senior VIP celebration. Content Therefore, for at least a few minutes, both their brains were buzzing; Danica''s face also instantly became pale. The other pair was Qiana and Zaydon. They had been ssmates for many years and they had even studied abroad together. The chemistry between them made them won the previous rounds smoothly. They did not notice the tense atmosphere between the other two pairs, but Qiana and Marshall knew each other, therefore they nodded their heads at each other in greeting. For the final round of the game. the men were requested to shoot balloons. In the time given, the one who shot the most would be the champion and each of the girls was requested to perform a small talent show. Upon listening to the rules of the game, Marshall whispered to Alicia, "I am not good this at all, I have to apologize to you first." However, Alicia thought that even if she came inst ce, she would still receive a prize. She was satisfied with that, therefore she turned to him with a smile. "I already had a great time and I have faith in you! Thank you so much! Just do your best." Without Marshall, Alicia never would''ve gatten the chance to join the event! As expected, there were pairs of men and women who fought with each other and were even asked to leave Frederick''s gaze darkened when he saw the two whispering at each other. The game started quickly. Frederick had been trained in darts before and he was very talented in it. However, he knew what Alicia was here for. hence he hesitated as he held a dart in his hand.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. ¡°You can de it!¡± Danica understood him and spoke softly but she gritted her teeth secretly. In the end, he was still her partner! It would be great if they could win as a pair. Marshall was a surgeon, thus even if he was not great at darts, he was rtively urate. Frederick had deliberately went easy on him but even so, Marshall had wasted time in the beginning as he tried to get use to it. In the end, Zaydon won while Marshall fell behind by one dart. As Alicia walked out with the dolls in her arm, she did not feel happy at all even after receiving all of the prizes. As they knew each other, Marshall naturally went over to Qiana and chatted with her. Just then, Frederick also came over. Qiana said, "Unexpectedly, the prizes today have all been won by my acquaintances! I''m so happy! arshall, is tis your girlfriend? She is so beautifull What a lucky guy! At. first rice, I thought that she was Danical Other than her lips, she ooks¨¦xactly the same as the old Danica! Unfortunately, Danica has ost some weight in recent years. en really do love this type. It was Don previously and now you, not to mention Master Clements. He only ever had eyes for Jasmine! He has never nced at another woman ever!" Looking back. she also shouted at Danica, "Jasmine, what do you think? It''s so enviable!" Jasmine? Danica''s nickname was Jasmine? Chapter 262 Chapter 262 Alicia immediately paled. Just like Giana, Marshall did not know about the strange rtionship between Alicia, Frederick, and Danica, therefore he happily said, "I''d hope so! I just don¡¯t know if I¡¯d be so lucky. Miss nchard and I are just friends.¡± Qianaughed at his words. "Is this a confession? Doctor Marshall, you are blushing! You guys are so talented and good-looking; you are a perfect match!" Afraid that Qiana might take her jokes too far and y matchmaker for random people again, Zaydon quickly changed the topic. "It''s all old news, why are you talking about it again now?" The two of them were in tacit understanding. As soon as he spoke, Qiana focused her attention on him. "Why? Are you still guilty? Are you afraid to let people know that you used to like Danica so much? Anyone who knew you would know that you pursued her fervently! Don''t worry, it''s the past, no one cares!" After she turned around, she seemed to have remembered something as she turned to Frederick and Danica. "Mr. Clements, now that Jasmine is back, are you guys getting married soon? Danica, it was really unfortunate that you left. He had put so much effort back then. He deliberately chose private room No. 7 at Seventh Hotel. He even prepared to propose to you during the night of Valentine¡¯s Day! I heard that up to now, that private room is still a mysterious existence and it has never been opened to anyone else! The reason Ie back with Zaydon this time is to prepare for our wedding as well!" she continued. Qiana was talking about it happily but Frederick''s expression was grim. He never would''ve thought that Qiana would talk about this at this instant. Back then, there was very little known about private room No. 7. When Danica left Frederick, he had gone to Qiana. At that time, the hotel had called him to ask about something. Qiana asked him about it casually, therefore he exined it to her briefly. He never would''ve thought that she would remember it until the present. Unconsciously, his gaze fell on Alicia''s face and he was about to open his mouth to deny. Suddenly, Carson and Kaylee came over. Carson was shocked, whereas Kaylee felt a little bit confused. She was not sure about what was happening. ¡°Apparently, all of you know each other! Today''s show was really wonderful! Qiana received so many prizes and she is also doing well in her rtionships. Danica is really lucky too! With Frederick, you will never leave empty- handed! I''m the most pitiful person here. I don''t have a boyfriend and my brother didn''t even make me proud. Carson, remember to buy a handbag tofort me! The limited version Kitty is also very beautiful! Now that Danica is back, everyone feels happy. Let''s gather and celebrate! Those who have the prize, please treat us!" Then, Kaylee turned her gaze to Marshall and Alicia. ¡°You guys too!" Alicia¡¯s mind went haywire and she instinctively tried to refuse. But, before she could speak, Kaylee had already spoken. "Huh, this youngdy looks so much like Danica!¡± Suddenly, she caught Frederick gazing at Alicia in a daze. A thought popped up in her mind, was this woman his hidden wife? In an instant, Kaylee understood why Frederick had suddenly chosen a stranger! There was obviously something going on between the two. Just then, Carson cleared his throat and pulled on Kaylee''s clothes. "Please figure out quickly what bag you want and I will buy it for you soon while I still remember it!" The more one wanted to cover up the truth, the more likely it would be exposed. Carson and Frederick were basically the same people, and his reaction only further proved Kaylee''s point. She roughly knew that the surname of Frederick''s wife was nchard Regardless, Kaylee decided to take the opportunity to mess with them. She might have some unexpected gains in the end. With a kind smile on her face, she also noticed that Danica''s expression was gloomy. It looked like Danica knew about it too! Therefore, Kaylee continued to speak. ¡°Thank you in advance, Carson! I''ll get the same design as Danica¡¯s, just change the color! It''s not good to snatch others things tantly! Every possession of Danicais gorgeoug and gains people''s ~ admiration! Also, what Frederick. buys. shouldn''t be ordinary, right? Danica, your earrings are vety beautiful! It seems like yotrlike it very much; you have been wearing it recently! You also mentioned that it was given by a very important person! It must be Frederick, no doubt about that! Many pieces of jewelry from King & Q Jewelry are custom- made. ~. This design should be quite pricey!¡± "No!" As soon as Frederick spoke, Danica pulled on his arm and suddenly said, "Yes! King & Q Jewelry''s items are really extraordinary, they''re so worth it!" As Frederick had been interrupted, Giana added in. ¡®I admire Danica the most in my entire life! She has always been a princess ever-since she was young, even her bayfriend is something. elsel It''s ayood thing that I''m not.<¡± overly ambi ious, I''m satisfied - enough with Zaydon. Otherwise, I wolfe ve been so jealous! Eyen after leaving for a couple of years, there''s still someone waiting forher. In this world, probably only Danica would be able to bewitch Mr. Clements like this! He really treats her as he always did, just like back then!" "Yeah! I really envy Danica!" Kaylee chimed in and then turned her gaze to Alicia. "Thisdy here is not bad as well! She looks like Danica, her clothes and her tastes are also simr! She even has a boyfriend who takes care of her so well! Previously when I asked Danica toe to the nightclub with me, she also wore light- colored outfits as welll!¡±Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. As Kaylee and Qiana talked enthusiastically, Danica grew more and more embarrassed. In truth, she envied both Qiana and Kaylee even more. After several years of not meeting each other, Zaydon had already changed into an outstanding man and it was obvious that he really liked Qiana. He had taken care of her the whole night. As for Kaylee, although she did not have a boyfriend, Carson had always treated herstike she was the most ~ preciousdreasure. On the other a hand, Aligia stood next to the most enviable man. In fact, only Danica herself knew about Frederick''s cold attitude towards her that evening. He had barely talked to H¨¦r the entire night. No one was more pitiful than her, and even at this moment, she was frightened that Frederick would expose her right then and there. In fact, as soon as he had been interrupted, Frederick was already a little speechless. In addition, his mind was in a mess. He couldn''t exin anything and just as he was thinking about Alicia, he nced at his friends before him. What if he was too harsh and affected their friendship? In the end, everything had been revealed by the two big-mouthed women. Frederick was so mad. He wondered, just how much did Alicia believe? Chapter 263 Chapter 263 Carson also felt very helpless. Once women started gossiping, no one could hold them back. With only two women, plus Danica who asionally interjected to reminisce the past, it was already noisy enough. In the end, he could only gaze sympathetically at Frederick. After all, such a situation wasmon in the past. Qiana had done this inadvertently, and if Frederick actually cleared things up and scolded them, it would be a little too much. That would basically mean that he was pping Danica in the face. Carson tried to stop the conversation several times but to no avail Alicia¡¯s mind was in a mess. The sudden impacts came one after another and she hadpletely forgotten to react. On the other hand, Marshall just frowned, feeling a little strange. This atmosphere was too weird! But apart from a dryugh, he didn''t know what else to say; he couldn''t even talk about leaving. It wasn''t until Victoria rushed over that everything was halted. "Alicia, what are you doing? I''ve been waiting for you for a long time! Wow, two dolls! Perfect, we''ll take one each!" Without being considerate, Victoria painted to one of the dolls in Alicia''s hands and said, "Give this to me!" Only then did she gaze at the rest of them. She knew both Frederick and Carson but she had barely talked to them before. As for the rest of them, they looked familiar but she didn''t know their names. After nodding at them in greeting, she felt that the atmosphere was slightly off. She then looked away and grabbed onto Alicia''s arm. "Have you guys finished talking? Alicia, there''re a lot of fun things to do over there! We''re all waiting for you, stop chatting now, let''s go!" As Alicia came back to her senses, she smiled stiffly. "Okay!" Immediately, Marshall also said in a hurry, "I still have friends here, we''ll leave first then!" Victoria then took the bag containing the dolls from Alicia''s hands and pulled her away. "Let''s go!¡± After they''ve walked a distance away, Victoria lowered her voice. "What''s the matter? Did you offend some people? Just now, those two men who stood on both of your sides are two of The Four Great Masters in Casterwich City. They are Frederick and Carson! How amazing! I''ve seen them several times but I had always been with others when I met them, therefore we barely know each other! Did anything happen? Why do you look so down?" "No, listening to them chattering and talking about famous brands was so boring!" Alicia randomly found an excuse. She had been in aplete mess but fortunately, Victoria hade over to pull her away. Otherwise, she really didn''t know how long the torment wouldst. Alicia hadn''t been doing anything but she felt extremely fatigued. Because of the previous event, Alicia had to perform on stage. She gave herself a pep talk before selecting a cheery and upbeat song. Since she had been in East Bannpool before and she was a dancer herself, she could easily find two other dancers and they naturally moved to the beat as soon as the music started. On top of Alicia''s beautiful looks, her sexy moves attracted the attention of all under the shing lights. Victoria cheered and shouted for her under the stage from time to time. "You go, girl!" Frederick had already seen Alicia dancing before but his attention was still fully captured by her. Her stage presence came naturally and everyone screamed in excitement at every single movement of hers. It had originally been arranged that Alicia would perform first, then Qiana, and finally Danica. eect. the two ofthem were extremely shocked Not only was Alicia . extremely beautiful, but she was alsova natural at performingsEven tbgugh some people regarded her dance as cheap moves, She still captured their attention. Content belongs to One single performance had almost outperformed the climax of the previous event, making the atmosphere extremely lively. As the manager walked past, he smiled in disbelief as he shook his head. He waved a waiter over and gave him an order. After a while, the waiter held arge bouquet of roses and handed them to Marshall The music wasing to an end. In fact, Alicia was in a daze throughout the song. The movements had all been muscle memory. It wasn''t until roaring apuse sounded that she reverted from her daze. Just then, Marshall walked over to her and handed her arge bouquet of flowers. "You are the best!" Taking a step forward, Marshall gave her a big hug. From the audience came another round of enthusiastic screams and whistles. Frederick''s gaze froze and his expression fell. If looks could kill, everyone in the room would''ve been finished off by his deadly re. Simrly, the expressions on the others¡¯ faces also fell. Kaylee''s eyes darkened and Danica almost hurt her fi ngers from clenching h¨¦r fists. Both of them had guessed who Aliciawas, _< therefareneither of them pped throughout the entire performance. Carson didn''t do so as well because he knew that he would be-done for if he praised Frederick''s giPright in front of him! Qiana was still clueless but a glint of jealousy shed across her eyes. She even offered apliment with a hint of sarcasm.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. "Who would''ve known that she would be so talented! Marshall is so lucky to have such a beautiful girlfriend!" Zaydon, who had been immersed in the performance, was obviously still in a daze. "It was indeed very charming...¡± When he realized what he said, he quickly added, "I''m talking about her dance!" Even so, Qiana pinched him a little unhappily. With a smile, Zaydon hugged her. "Your ballet is stillparatively more elegant! How could she ever perform on an actual stage with moves like that?" Upon hearing that, Frederick gave him a sidelong nce. Soon, it was Danica''s turn and she chose to y-the piano. Even though she yed very well, not many in the audienceknew how to appreciate it> She was¡®ebviously slightly out ofS ce in ¨¦ a nightclub, thus the entire venue was clouded in silenceas she performed. The people whe-had surrounded the stage even started to leave, making it very embarrassing. Frederick didn''t pay attention to her at all, hence Carson could only pay the waiter and ask for a bouquet of roses to be sent as well. After walking around, Frederick finally found Alicia who had been lost in the crowd. As soon as he stopped in his tracks, several of his friends came over and greeted him enthusiastically. On the other hand, after stepping down from the stage. Alicia was in a mess and she couldn''t bear it anymore. After giving Victoria one of the dolls, she bid everyone goodbye. ¡°I''m a little tired. I think I''ll leave now!" Chapter 264 Chapter 264 Victoria realized that Alicia was out of it, therefore she held her hands as they exchanged looks. She didn''t ask further questions about it. "Are you okay? Do you want me to give you a ride?¡± Alicia shook her head. "No! I just want to be... alone!" Simrly, she also rejected Marshall''s request afterward. She feared that Victoria wouldn''t be safe staying here, thus she dragged Victoria out together. "Victoria, let''s leave together! Don''t stay in this kind of ce for long!" "Got it! I still have to wait for a friend to get something, I''ll leave in a while! I''ll be careful, don''t worry about me! Ally, did you encounter something? If you need help, just call us. Alone we can do so little but together we can do so much. Don''t just keep it to yourself. You would be defeated if you keep everything in!" "I know! I''ll tell you everything I can!" However, even Alicia herself hadn''t cleared her own doubts yet. The duo spoke for a while. After reminding Victoria several things. only then did she leave. That night, Alicia''s mind was in too much of a mess. Fortunately, there weren''t many cars around. Alicia stopped before a bridge opposite a mall while gazing at the neon lights and the crowd of people that was faraway. Many scenes kept reying themselves in her mind. Her one-night stand with Frederick, their lightning-fast marriage... Everything shed across her mind like scenes from a movie. Uncontrobly, tears blurred her vision The ce where they lived was Landrum Garden. It was full of jasmine flowers. The house and the courtyard were filled with the fragrance of jasmine. No wonder he disliked the scent on her body so much! No wonder he disliked it when her body wash was jasmine-scented! Bah! It turned out that she was just not the person whom he was used to! How much did he like that woman? The house was full of jasmine and the only decorative items in the office that she could remember were those few pots of jasmine! It turned out that jasmines represented Danica! Her nickname was Jasmine! Jasmine! No wonder he loved jasmines so much! It was everywhere around him! The vi had been built for Danica; Landrum Garden was named after her. In the office, the jasmine which he gazed at during his free time even represented Danica! Private room No. 7 of Seventh Hotel, such a romantic and luxurious ce, was also for her! No wonder Alicia had thought that it was a dating spot for couples! It turned out that he was so attentive to Danica! Everything was prepared for her! Fire and water should never, and could never have been mixed. Only someone as stupid as Alicia would believe Frederick''s words. Someone who used to love water would nevere to like fire. Alicia looked a lot like the old Danica! Was this the reason he had deceived Alicia with such sweet words over and over again? In the house that belonged to Danica, she wore the clothes that Danica liked, wore the earrings that Danica liked... Was she acting as Danica''s temporary substitute as she made love to him? It was too much! Had Danica ever slept in that bed too? Was his every word, his every sign of tenderness and gentleness, all forthat woman? What was his intention? Wasn''t Danica back? Why? Could it be that she was disabled? Did Frederick treat Alicia well, all for her to sacrifice everything for him and take care of Mrs. Clements, be the shield when facing Mrs. Clements? Or was it that Danica was too embarrassing to be around with as of now, or was she in danger, or did she have any other reasons that needed Alicia to be her temporary shield? Since Alicia looked simr to Danica, was it possible that Frederick just wanted to take advantage of Alicia? It was horrible! Alicia was also a living person. Why did he want her to live in Danica''s shadow? He had restricted her with all kinds of rules, held her back, and coaxed her. But, he joined the anniversary party with Danica behind Alicia''s back! He even gave Danica earrings and took away Alicia¡¯s chance to win the first prize! How could men be so shameless! Suddenly, Alicia thought of Jeremy again. He used to treat her the same way. He had once treated her very well but in the end. he had thrown her off from the top of the world to the very bottom They hated each other deeply. In the past, she couldn''t understand why. At present ¨¦ven though she still hated him; at least she had a reason to forgive him. If she really went¡± through all of this just to pay-off her brother''s debt to Jeremy, atleast it was over! But what about Frederick? Had he been testing her up to this moment? What did she do wrong? She just wanted a pure rtionship. Why did all men treat her like this, one after another? Alicia couldn''t understand at all. She felt so disgusted. She hated this feeling! She didn''t want to live in the shadow of others and¡¯she didn''t want to deceive hers¨¦tf to please a man who couldn''t even act well! Even if it was> a short rtionship that would end tragically, he should still belong-to Alicia¡¯ She could bear the ups-and downs, the joys and Sorrows, but she couldn''t ept thatall of his actions had been pretentious and deceptive. He did not belong to her! In fact, every word he said, everything he did, and every present he gave her, was not meant for her. What were her existence and contribution for? Was she an intermediary to help them achieve joy and harmony? No! Letting the cold breeze blow against her. Alicia maintained motionless for a long time. She didn''t move at all. The lights in front of her were gradually dimming but she was still immersed in her thoughts. She clenched her fists. On the other side, as Frederick watched Alicia leave, his thought was also jumbled up. He wasn''t listening to what his friends said. He was dragged back to the private room and felt annoyed. However, there were so many people around him that he couldn''t walk away for a while. Finally, as ast resort. his gaze for help turned to Carson. The duo cooperated and they were finally able to step away from the crowd. When they went out, Frederick spoke. "I''m leaving now! Please help me to say goodbye to them, thanks!¡± After patting Carson on the shoulder, he never stopped walking as he dialed Alicia''s number. When he got into the car, he stepped down on the elerator. "Sorry, the number you''ve dialed is temporarily unavable, please try againter! Sorry..." Frederick knew that she must be emotional buthe was not sure if she had goneback home. Thus,he =X headed ta A icia''s mother''s house~ first. When he arrived, the lightdt? the nouse''was not lit and Alicia¡¯s-car was not there. Then, he rushed over (Landrum Garden. Cont¨¦nt belongs to After entering the house, he realized that she hadn''te back yet. He almost dropped the phone in a panic for the first time. He called a few more times but no one answered. After looking at the time, he realized that it was almost eleven o''clock! Guessing that Alicia might be in a bad mood and just needed to rx, Frederick began to wait at the bar as there was nowhere for Alicia to go. Time gradually passed by. Every second seemed torturous and Frederick''s eyes were stuck at the door. Far the first time ever, he got restless. He was fidgeting anxiously and kept looking at his watch.Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org. "Why haven''t youe back?¡± Chapter 265 Chapter 265 Not knowing how long she had been standing there, when Alicia returned to her senses, she felt her mind going nk. Only a few lights shone in front of her. The shops were all closed and her body was so cold as if she had lost consciousness. Turning around, she returned to the car as she rubbed on the goosebumps on her arm and started the car in a daze. The surroundings were quiet and even without looking at the time, Alicia knew it was alreadyte. After driving the car for two rounds, she didn''t know where she could go. Feeling confused, she didn''t dare to go to a hotel recklessly and drove the car back to Landrum Garden. After getting out of the car, she realized that she had forgotten to take her purse. She turned around and went back for it. "Sure enough, it was the: right choice to go home! If I were to stay in a hotel, I would have probably forgotten to lock the door!" she thought to herself. If she was taken advantage of by someone, her life would be ruinedpletely!? 2024 N?v/el/Dram/a.Org. As she held her purse, she remembered the prize doll in the back seat of the car again. When she carried it out, she couldn''t help butugh at herself mockingly. "Home? Huh, what kind of home is this?¡± In the past, she would''ve been able to take it as a short rtionship where both of them took what they needed. However, she couldn''t even calm herself down with that reasoning anymore. She was just sad and she couldn''t take it anymore. When Frederick heard the sound of the engine, he was extremely delighted. He had never felt so ted before. He rushed out as if he was running a 100-meter sprint. Alicia closed the door and as soon as she turned around, she fell into a warm and powerful embrace. Holding her tightly, Frederick felt extremely happy. Earlier on, he had really thought more than once that she might note back and that he was about to lose her. In an instant, he wished to have her eternally. "Where have you been? Why didn''t you answer the phone? Do you know how worried I was about you?" Alicia stood there in a daze, the corner of her lips twitching "Ally?" Frederick sensed that there was something strange and let go of her slowly. He realized that her expression was indifferent and that her body was cold. He took off his suit jacket and wrapped it around her whole body. Alicia pushed him away all of a sudden and then flung the suit onto the ground "When are you going to stop acting in front of me? Look clearly! I''m Alicia! Alicia nchard! Not the Jasmine you are thinking about! I don¡¯t want to fight with you! I don''t care what you have in your mind. Whatever it is, I don¡¯t want to hear about it. I don''t want to know anything! Frederick, divorce! No matter how poor I am and even if nobody wants me for a lifetime, I will not be someone''s ytoy, let alone be someone else''s substitute!" Alicia cried angrily and even smashed her doll onto the ground. She yelled, ¡°You are a liar! A big liar full of lies! I don''t want to see you again!¡± Picking up the doll on the ground, she stepped on his suit and ran into the house. After living in this house for more than half a year, she should have been familiar with every corner here. But at this moment, she only felt that everything in this house was an eyesore. Almost all of her clothes had been cut up by Frederick previously. She pulled out the suitcase and stuffed the only two pieces left in. After that, she went to hug her doll. Except for the notebook and some books, the doll she caught was her only possession! Everything here, even the air, made her annoyingly eager to escape at this moment. Chasing after Alicia, Frederick saw her packing berthings in a frenzy. He closed the door and snatched the doll from her hand. ¡®Alicia, don''t do this! I didn''t lie to you! I didn''t take you as a substitute! Don''t be angry!" Turning around, Alicia was enraged and she grabbed a pillow to throw at him "Why are you still keeping this up? You''re lying to me again! Do you think that I am a fool who will be fooled by you? Why are there so many jasmine flowers here? You told me that you like them! You told me that it didn''t have any meaning! Why didn''t you let me sleep on the bed and why do you dislike the scent on my body? You told me that you have mysophobia! Isn''t all of this because of Danica? Everything here is clearly what she likes, they''re prepared for her! Except for her, is there any woman whom you don''t hate and wouldn''t suffer fram mysophobia for?¡± Tugging at her clothes, she was still furious. ¡ê "And this, you said you picked it for me and bought it for me! Sure, keep lying to me! Frederick, you are too much! Have you slept with her in this bed too? Is:this sofa also what she_ likes? And the fragrance of jasmine in the room, can you only hold m¨¦ by smelling this? There''s nothing else in the office but jasmines. Youtold me again that they didn''t hold-any meaning! Frederick, you l¨¦t me sleep in your house, wear clothes tnat she likes, and eat at the restaurant where you wanted to propose to her... For everything you did, are you trying to reminisce about the past because I look like Danica? Did you ever do it because of me?" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Alicia roared as she threw anything she could grab hold of onto the ground. "Do you really think that I''m a fool and will believe in you after you coax me? I chase to believe in you because you are my husband, you are my first man, and my only man! I loved you! I like you! I wanted this to be myst rtionship! I thought that you had treated me well, therefore I wanted to live a good life with you! I don''t want to care about the past and even when others had repeatedly mistaken me as Danica, I didn''t give up!" Alicia was anxious and her voice raised again. "But, why did you lie to me? When I come back here, you will treat me with affection, But when I''m out of your sight, d@you still have close contact wither? The dreamy ce. that you gave me is all hers! If wes didn''t bump into each other, maybe I wouldve still been clueless. What aml even here for? To be ajoke? Is there anything here that belongs to me? When youe home and see me, do you think about me? Why do I have to find out about this? Why did you have to shatter my dreams? Whenever I think about how I''ve been living in someone else''s shadow stupidly, I feel so disgusted!" Alicia knelt down with tears in her eyes. ¡®I''ve treated you sincerely, I''m not after anything you own... I just need one sentence from you and I will no longer pester you. Why did you have to y with.cay feelings, lie to me, and hurt ra¨¦? If you care about her that mu¨¦h, why won''t you let me.go? Why d¨¦ you have to treat me like this why did you give me hope if youdon''t like me? Why did You have t@throw me to the depths of hell when you''ve taken me to heaven? Why did you have to meet her behind my back? I hate you so much, I hate this ce, I hate everything! I''m not going to be a recement, a shield, and I won''t marry you just because of someone else! I don''t want anything that doesn''t belong to me, I don''t¡ª" Alicia vented and copsed weakly to the ground, tears streaming down her face endlessly. Frederick never would''ve thought that she would have so many weird thoughts about this. Where did she get the idea from? After being shocked, he then slowly came back to his senses and squated down Chapter 266 Chapter 266 ¡°Ally...¡± Reaching out to hug her, Frederick''s eyes were filled with distress. In fact, he had been caughtpletely off guard from what had happened that night. Until this instant. his mind was still half-confused! ¡°Don''t touch me! Don''t touch me! Get out! Get out!¡± "Don''t do this, listen to me, okay?¡± "No! I won''t!¡± After pushing and hitting him, Alicia cried and yelled, covering her ears. She was also overwhelmed by a feeling of extreme dejection. Frederick was also very helpless. He would either be interrupted by her or his words would be covered by her noises. In the end, he couldn''t do anything else but sigh. Meanwhile, Alicia struggled and had lost her strength. Sheid motionless in his arms. For God knows how long, the two remained in that position. When Frederick came back to his senses, Alicia had already fallen asleep. As he wiped away her tears, he noticed that she was huffing in her dreams. He smiled at her and dropped a kiss on her forehead. When he thought of the strange urrences recently, he paused. How could she have been continuously mistaken for Danica? It was possible that one or two people mistook her for Danica but it was impossible for so many people to do it continuously. From what he remembered, she had even been mistaken by two people in one day. How could she have met every single one of Danica''s friends? Even if it was true, she only resembled Danica slightly. How could she be called ¡®Danica¡¯ more than once? Qiana was probably Danica''s closest friend. Obviously, she had never met Alicia. Who else would be so close to Danica to even go up to Alicia? In his memory, Danica had always been a quiet girl. In her spare time, she read books and painted by herself. Her friends were all pretentious. She used toin about them, saying that they should be separated because of their different interests. Those socialitespared themselves based on brands. Those friendships were more snobbish than it was sincere. Except for gatherings and cocktail parties, there was no such genuine friendship whereby they kept in touch with each other on normal days. If she really had so many close friends, how could no one have known where she went for six years? Did Alicia perm her hair because of this as well? Suddenly, Frederick sensed that there was something strange going on but he didn''t know what it was. He even saw Alicia frowning in her sleep. Even though she had fallen asleep, her hands were still pushing him away instinctively. She must''ve been heartbroken. If nothing had happened, the two of them would''ve been asleep on the bed. What a warm scene it would be! Slowly, Frederick held her cautiously and set her onto the bed. After covering her with the nket, he stared at her in a daze. As he was afraid that he would wake her up, he didn''t even dare to get into bed. In the end, he stayed on the sofa. Even though he was tired, he was still restless. Fortunately, the next day was the weekend, hence he was not in a hurry to get up early. Before closing his eyes. he still reminded himself not to sleep too soundly. When she woke up, he wanted ta solve the problem as soon as possible. Otherwise. his wife would be gone! The next day, Frederick was awakened by a muffled sound of thumping. He bounced up and saw Alicia kneeling on the bed. lifting the nket. He rushed over. "What happened?" As soon his hand touched her arm, Alicia hit him and said, "Go away! Don''t worry about it!" Alicia was still dizzy and she felt that her head was heavy. Yet, she subconsciously wanted to get up. When her hand touched the bed, she drew back. She supported herself fram the ground and wanted to get up. In an instant, Frederick understood what she was resisting. She didn''t want to sleep on the bed, and she didn''t touch the table or chair. Just how disgusted was she by this ce? Stepping forward, Frederick gave her a strong hug. Then, he threw her back on the bed, pulling the quilt over her. After being thrown by him, Alicia grew even dizzier. She kicked at him angrily, yelling uncontrobly to be let down "Go away! Stay away from me! Don''t touch me Holding her legs, Frederick pressed down against her and hugged her. "Have you had enough? No one has ever touched this bed except you! No woman has ever lived in this room except you!¡± Alicia finally paused. Frederick then added, "Maids don¡¯t count!" When he saw that she was finally willing to look at him, even though she was still frowning, he continued speaking "I told you that I have never touched Danica. I haven''t before and it''s even more impossible at present! Thus, what you said about holding you and fantasizing about her is all bizarre!¡± She didn''t seem to believe it yet as she was still looking at him dubiously. Frederick fell speechless and he looked at the ceiling helplessly before asking. "You loved Jeremy so much. Why didn''t you give yourself to him?" Without waiting for her to answer, he continued, "It''s not only women who fantasize about the perfect love and marriage!" That meant that it was the same for men. He had once held the same idea as well. Alicia naturally understood his words but at this instant. his words had zero credibility to her. "Women are different from men!" This society was obviously more tolerant of men! If she went out to fool around with a man despite being married, Frederick would have dumped her aside! Eventually, she spoke calmly and Frederick was also slightly relieved. "Nevertheless, love and happiness are the same! They are inseparable despite the difference between men and women, rich and poor, right? You were also with Marshallst night. Are you guys also¡ª" Before Frederick¡¯s sentence was finished, Alicia exploded in anger. "We met by chance and formed a team temporarily. Are you trying to corrupt my honesty and rify the rtionship between you and Danica? Is that even the same?" She had only known Marshall for a short while! As soon as she shouted, she felt that her head was about to explode. She felt extremely ufortable. Now that she knew that no one had ever slept on this bed, she no longer fought. "Go away! I won''t argue with you, you... a*shole, you unreasonable..." As her voice slowly became softer, she closed her eyes. "Ally, what''s wrong?¡± As soon as Frederick grabbed her shoulders, hesaw her whole body weaken. Ashe hugged her,he = realized that her entire body was burning hot! He then let herydown and.gaive her some ever medicine. Hethen ced a cold toweton her forehead. She had a fever and she must have gotten it the night before! He had been too careless and forgat to give her some medicine as a preventive measure! No wonder she fell onto the ground when she was about to leave the bed. Feeling a little worried, Frederick asked Carson toe over. "How is she? Why does she keep humming. is there something wrong?" "High fever. She must be in a daze and did it sukconsciously. It''s probably because of her long-term. stress amd her low immunity. Shes must ''vebeen over agitated and£¤ell over because she couldn''t take¡± it anyrriore. Women should cryto vent Git their feelings, she woetd feel better that way. "Content t belongs to ? 2024 N?v/el/Dram/a.Org. After setting an-lV drip for her, Carson packed away the medicine box. He looked at her and said, "It''s probably\because of what had > happenedst night! Frederick Chapter 267 Chapter 267 Frederick looked up and met Carson''s gaze. "Do you think so as well?" ¡°Your care towards Danica is so obvious! From first nce, she does look a little like Danica..." However, after a few times of interactions, Carson felt that Alicia waspletely different from Danica. She was more lively and energetic. Even though she might be a bit much at times, people still gravitate towards her. She was just special! Frederick pressed his lips into a thin line and he looked over at Alicia. No wonder she would think so! After a while. he said solemnly, "I did too little for her!" One sentence was enough to make Carson understandpletely. His eyes widened unconsciously. Had Alicia be more important than Danica? Without asking any further, Carson reminded him of ways to take care of Alicia and then left. Feeling drowsy, Alicia opened her eyes again. A gleam of sunlight streamed through the window, dazzling her eyes. She knocked her slightly heavy head and looked at the bruise on her hand. She silently rolled her eyes. Was she sick again? When did her body be so weak? Sure enough, bad luck was contagious! Fortunately, it didn''t happen three years ago. Or else, it could''ve been worse! She forcefully held herself up and blinked her heavy eyelids. Her body was still stiff and she felt ufortable. As soon as she stretched out her arms, the door of the room suddenly opened, and she retrieved her hand back. She leaned against the bed. It was probably that she felt ufortable, thus she turned around andid on the pillow, which was cushioned with Frederick''s pillow underneath Frederick couldn''t help but smile when he saw that she had woken up, seemingly more energetic: He scooped out a bowl of vegetable porridge and handed it over. Before he could even speak, Alicia took it and started eating Frederick raised his hand and detected her body temperature from her forehead. It had obviously lowered. Feeling relieved, he sat down and thought that at least. she would never jeopardize her health! A woman who cherished herself was always more worthy to be loved by others! Frederick saw that her bowl was almost empty. "Are you full?" In fact, Alicia didn''t have any appetite but she didn¡¯t want to make herself hungry. She was worried about her own health. Not wanting to speak, she passed the bowl to him and turned her head away. When he saw that she was acting arrogant again, he set the bowl down and said, "Huh, you''re acting up again! When you''re this high and mighty. I wouldn''t even be able to fight back in the future! Alicia huffed in response. After pondering for a moment. he then spoke. "I will call the gardener in a moment and the jasmines in the yard will be gone. What kind of flowers do you like? We''ll change it, okay?" "I don''t like flowers!" Only now did he remember to please her! Alicia pouted and looked away. "Then, let''s nt grass!" "What?" She red at him and raised her voice as she spoke, "So now you''re saying that I''m nothing better than some grass?"Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. Every word that came out of his mouth was wrong. Frederick couldn''t help but give her a sidelong nce. Her ability to pick a fight with him was impable. Her words really were harsh if she chose for them to be! After realizing that she was being too harsh, Alicia pursed her mouth and looked down, pursing her lips. At this time, Frederick also spoke. "The tattoo on your back, the butterfly. when you got the tattoo. did you ever think that you would cover it with another flower one day?" Surely not! If this thought popped up long ago, who would''ve wanted to suffer twice? Alicia''s eyes shed and Frederick then continued, "Don''t be angry! I''m not trying to nder you and I''m not looking into your past. I''m just talking about facts, making an analogy!" Holding her slightly pale face, Frederick''s rough fingers caressed it slowly. "Simrly, if I have known that you would be the one to live in this house when I built it, why would I go and nt a garden of jasmine unnecessarily? But now, it has be a reason for you to fight with me." Although Alicia was still unhappy, she had to admit that he was right. If she knew that there was no future with Jeremy, why would she have chosen to cover up the butterfly tattoo with a flower? If she had chosen toser it off, she would''ve needed to suffer from pain once more! If she had known that there would be no future between the two of them, why would she have waited for three years and protected her own chastity so painstakingly? When Frederick saw that she had finally stopped fighting back, he continued. "Back then, when I was with her, I was sincere to her, that''s why I did all of these. Now, I treat you exact the same! She.has never set foot i this house. When she left me, this house was Still notpletely built I originally wanted to give hera << surprise, hence I didn''t tell her. div the end,it didn''te in handy. the O. 7 p¨¦ivate room of Seventh.Hotel was th@ same. You were the only woman who went in for dinner! Before you, I also came back to live here once ina < while. The th been bought All of them a they were all ings in the room had in the past two years. e the styles I like and brand new! We have been separated for six years. Many things really just stayed in my memory. It''s all in the past!" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org With a slight sigh, Frederick stroked Alicia''s hair fondly. "Ally, I didn''t take you to be her! I only have memories with her quantitatively and there has not been such a prefound change qualitativelySYou are also the most special weman in my life! Apart fram the first nce, you arepletel} different from her. There are many people who share resemnces with others in the world! If-Neally wanted to find a substitute, why did I have to wait for your appearance for so long? Why would I have had to wait for someone disobedient and annoying? I used to be hesitant. Yet, ever since I came back and since I met you, I was sure that I wanted you! Why would I still take the initiative to look for her?" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Frederick also felt that these urrences had been really annoying "Just like the unexpected encounter between you and someone else, it was also a coincidencest night! If not for the fact that it was originally a boys¡¯ night, I would''ve brought you alongst night. It wasn''t until after I reached that knew the others were all busy, therefore only Carson and? were efta the others were there¡¯ because of Carson''s sister; wee: werel''''t originally together! You''ve also seen it, all others werein a pair and only Danica and I were left. All of us used to be friends and we only joined thepetition to have fun, so I didn''t reject her. What happened last night was because everyone hadn''t seen each other for a long time and we might not get to see each other again for a long time. Therefore, I couldn''t have been too rude and made it too awkward for everyone. Hence, I couldn''t exin myself. I didn''t want to pair up with her but because the event required a partner, I joined it for the same reason as you have. Got it?" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Frederick had gone through this exnation in his mind over and over again. He was afraid that he would say something wrong. Every word had been practiced repeatedly. For the first time, he felt that humannguage was tooplicated. He was already exhausted. "As soon as you left, I wanted toe out and exin to you but I was caught by a few acquaintances again! If it weren''t for Carson¡¯s help, I might not have even been able to return home! I excused myself with nature''s call!" Chapter 268 Chapter 268 "It''s not that I don''t care about you or that I don''t want to admit it. The situationst night was just an exception. If I had said it, everyone will be embarrassed, you would inevitably be embarrassed too! Ally, I don''t want to hurt you and I don''t want to hurt Danica either. Although she is my past, she was once one of the few very important people in my life! I will not quarrel with her, nor will I give her hope! Nevertheless. I still respect her. I will not embarrass her, I do treat her as a friend without any personal affections. I just want her to live a better life! It was just a y on asion! I will try my best to avoid it in the future! Don''t worry aboutst night, okay? I was in utter shock when I saw youst night. Although you stood in the direction of my opponent. I knew how much you valued money. That was why I didn¡¯t put in my full effort during the game. I have always obtained full marks in shooting sses; it would''ve been easy for me to shoot down the balloons!¡± This implied that Alicia¡¯s partner''s performance was bad. Even though Frederick didn''t put in full effort. they still couldn''t get first ce! It was reasonable but Alicia was pondering on something. ¡®Anyway, people are not around, therefore you can just say whatever you like! Different words for different people! Thus, you''re a cheater! Cheater! Yes, that''s you! When you''re with her, you will probably talk the other way around. I''m the one who pesters you and you can¡¯t get rid of me! Oh yeah, you also presented her earrings! Could it be you wanted to respect her as you had no choice? Or was there someone who forced you to give it to her?" Thinking of this scene, Alicia''s anger rose again. Yes, he had almost tricked her sessfully ance again! Frederick was helpless. He got up and walked to the other side. In an instant, Alicia''s heart was shattered into pieces. Did she get it right? He didn''t even try to exin it, did he? Suddenly, she felt a lump in her throat. Indeed, her rationality had been messed up by her sickness. Was she about to fall for his lies again? Holding her hair, Alicia tugged on it fiercely. She hoped that her numb scalp would make her sanity clearer. "Don''t repeat the same mistake again! The knife of love is invisible and hurts the most! If you do it again, you won''t be hurt but instead, you''ll die ata young age!" she told herself.? 2024 N?v/el/Dram/a.Org. All of a sudden, a receipt was presented before her eyes. Alicia paused "What?" "King & Q Jewelry? Don''t you see it? The longing for love. These are the earrings I ordered and I haven''t gotten them yet! Although they are exactly the same as those on her ears, I didn''t give them to her! I ordered them and wanted to give them to you! You used to like pear-shaped items, didn''t you? Last time when I was on a business trip, I bought you a pair of flowery earrings and I realized that they had water droplets designs that were also pear-shaped. But. guess what? Hannah wore them without notifying me. Since they were dirty, I let her take them away. This time. I purposely chose these earrings. I choose this design because of the pear shape! A pair of earrings with exactly ten droplets in total; They were so adorable, just like the feeling you give me! The shopkeepers haven''t notified me to pick up the goods yet!" Sitting down by the bed, Frederick pinched her cheek gently. "You are still upset! You''ve misunderstood me!" Obviously, he had done nothing! Frederick moved forward and hugged her. "I don''t know when I started developing a habit. I would think that I just can''te back empty-handed when I''m on a business trip. When I see good- looking items, I want to purchase them for you! You must be beautiful wearing them! I can''t even please a woman who is delicate and money-minded, how can I have time to please others? At this time, why would I give her something? Wouldn''t it make her misunderstand and trouble me? Who knew that she got simr earrings coincidentally! She even allowed the others to misunderstand! I denied it but she ignored my rejection! They''re women and it''s only a pair of earrings, therefore I let them go. Ally. I wouldn''t give anyone gifts randomly, you''re my wife..." Therefore, Alicia was an exception because she was his wife and his woman. It was natural for him to give her presents and spoil her! Everything he gave to her was meaningful. Who would be dumb enough to give a woman they hate presents and cause themselves trouble? He wasn''t dumb. Thinking of something, he added. "I really don''t know what kind of clothes you like! These casual and popr styles have been rmended by the storekeepers. The quality was quite good and I let them choose from the mainstream styles. What does it have to do with Danica2. What kind of style does.she like? How would I know about that? Evernif I knew about it, it was six years ago. Women change. Clothes every day. The trend in this year should be different fromst year, let alone six years. Don¡¯t link everything to her! Even if both of you are twins, both of you are still different. How could I not know who I like? By the way, both of you aren''t twins. If you really hate this ce, we''ll live in another ce! Don''t argue with me about these fake coincidences, okay?" ] Looking at the receipt in his hand, Alicia noticed the date on it. It was indeed booked a long time ago and it wasn''t the time to pick it up yet. Could it be that Danica had acted p etentiously the night and before deliberatelysaid that the earrings were presented by Frederickto show thet rtionship between them in front of her friends? After all¡¯ having such a boyfriend likes Frederick could make everyone envious, not to mention that he had been so kind to her before... Content belongs to This exnation was eptable to her! They had all said that the character of a person would reveal after breaking up. If Frederickpletely vetoed Danica at this time, devalued her for nothing, and didn''t care about any old feelings, Alicia should be cautious of him then! He didn''t deny the beauty of the past and he was pretty sure about his current situation. In fact, Frederick''s worldly views and attitude coincided with those in Alicia''s subconscious mind! It was simr to how Alicia felt towards Jeremy. Although there was a lot of hatred, it couldn''t be denied that he used to spoil her tremendously and gave her good things even though his intentions might''ve been fake She felt that Frederick was being responsible. He had done so much for Danica, which proved-that he was devoted and sincereto a rtionship. If he ~ used tote like this to Danica and-fie had lego of her at present, wautd he treat her the same? Even ithe wasn''t putting in all his effort, at least his attitude was right! Content belongs to Suddenly, Alicia felt that Frederick was worthy of her to pursue. She hugged him tighter and said. "I like lilies and evergreen trees, and I like things that represent longevity!¡± Anyway, as long as it was not jasmines, anything would do! Alicia didn''t hate jasmines previously but at this moment, she really despised them. Chapter 269 Chapter 269 Feeling that her attitude had softened, Frederick hugged her tightly. ¡°Okay! Then, I will have a garden full of lilies for you! We''ll change the name of the ce to Ally''s Garden, okay?¡± After thinking about it. Alicia shook her head. Although it contained her name, it didn''t sound right to her. "I like names that represent good fortune!¡± Ally''s Garden¡¯ sounded off. She preferred not to have her name included After thinking about it. Alicia took the initiative to hook her arms around his arms. "Let''s call it Promise Garden¡¯! With that, remember the promise you made to me today! From now on, this will be our home and it has nothing to do with that person!" Changing the name from Landrum Garden to Promise Garden cheered Alicia up. She truly liked it! After all, she was ustomed to living in this house. Since Danica didn''t live in it before, Alicia didn''t have to insist on moving. After all, this ce was full of memories of her and Frederick. ¡°Okay! It''s up to you!" Yes, this was their home. Some inappropriate things should be removed! Stroking her hair, Frederick held her tightly again. Ever since the night before, the clearest thought in his mind was the fear of losing her. He had alreadyst someone in his lifetime and had wasted six years. It was so hard for him to meet someone whom he liked, and this time, he did not want to lose her! "Don''t get angry and don''t get sick again, okay?" Alicia nodded as she pouted. "Previously, I have been healthy and never got sick all year round! When I met you, my immune system had weakened! Your aura is really too strong! Then... grow me some roses! Red roses represent fiery love. I hope our love and marriage willst for a long time and be prosperous forever! Hubby, you will always care about me...¡± It would be perfect if he could pamper and spoil her like this for a lifetime! Although she understood that no matter how fiery love was, there was a shelf life. It would be nd in the end. As he rested his forehead against hers, he agreed as if he had read her mind. "Okay! I will treasure you forever and treat you well!" It had almost be a habit for him to spoil her involuntarily! "Okay!" Leaning in his arms, Alicia''s nerves also seemed to have eased off instantly. All of a sudden, her weakened state made him feel sorry for her. "What''s wrong? Are you still ufortable?" "My head is still a little dizzy.¡± Alicia looked up and blinked her eyes. She said, "Hubby. please exin honestly, did you just take advantage of my blurred state to coax me?" Frederick was amused as he fondled her hair. "How can I be willing to coax and trick such a beautiful and well-behaved woman? I was full of sincerity! Lie down and sleep, you should be fine after waking up!" His mind was clearer than her, and he hadn''t forgotten about anything. Half of his brain cells must''ve died because of her. She was so annoying at times, but she was also extremely adorable. "Okay!" Lying down. Alicia pulled on his hand. "Hubby, remember to get me earrings. don''t let it be taken away by others again, it will break my heart!" "I won''t. Close your eyes!¡± How could he make the same mistake a second time? Listening to her muttering, she really looked like a childish kid. Frederick''s voice was gentle as he spoke to her. After mumbling to herself, Alicia then slowly closed her eyes Frederick stared at her by the bed for a long time. It seemed like he had fallen for her even more. Before he got up, he had a question in mind Why was his taste so good? His woman looked pretty even when she was sleeping! Maybe it was because of the medication, or that she no longer had any worries, or because she was too tired, Alicia slept well for a long time When she opened her eyes again, the room wag silent and the fight in the room was dim. After a fulfilling sleep, she felt rxed and spirited: Upon teening her head, she Sawa red btecade box lying beside her. She picked it up and openectthe box, wnich contained a pair of-very delicate diamond earrings. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org King & Q Jewelry? King & Queen? Sure enough, they were exactly the same as those worn by Danica! She noticed the serial number beside the logo of the box, A0023. It was the same as the one on the receipt! Although it was annoying to have the same earrings as Danica, Alicia would probably be the one suffering a loss if she did not appreciate Frederick''s efforts. Stroking the row of drop- shaped pendants, Alivia''s sweet dimples revealed. She inadvertently thought? of Hannah s earrings and the drop of diamend hanging on the earrings. In her memory, those earri ngs t had parts that resembled her dimples. It turned out that that pair of earrings was originally meant for her! Although they didn''t reach her hands, as she thought about it, she felt warm-hearted at this moment. The meaning of gifts and their own value was limited. What made them more precious was the thought behind it! Looking at the row of water droplets. Alicia still liked it and felt touched! She then noticed her purse and took out her phone. There were a bunch of missed calls and most of them were from Frederick. Seeing that there were no important missed calls, she didn''t call anyone back. As soon as she switched on WhatsApp. she noticed three bank transfers from Frederick. "Wife''s bonus subsidy.¡± "Honey''s sicknesspensation." "Come on, Babe, get well soon.¡± She clicked on them. Each of them was worth 50,000 dors! Alicia giggled with joy upon receiving them. At least. he still had a conscience! In fact, many people had given her transfers, but-she had never checked them. No matter how much they were of for whatever reason,¡ª she understood that taking others¡¯ money for one''s own benefit was immoral. Even if it did not Involve any iy benefit, it must have mdtives involved in them. Therefote, she had never been greedy. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org However, when it came to Frederick, she would always be happy when he gave her something. After all, they were husband and wife! When Frederick entered the room, he saw her smiling as she held the doll. She was obviously more energetic than before. Alicia ran over excitedly when she met him. ¡°Hubby, I''m upbeat and I''m getting better! Tonight, take me to enjoy a big meal! After being sick, it''s time to treat myself!" Listening to her tone, Frederick knew she had received the money. He squeezed her chin and said, "You''re not being obedient again. The doctor suggested you eat in food for a while!¡±Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org. "But I''m craving for hot pot, the super spicy kind!" The thought of food upied Alicia''s mind. She felt hungry and took his hand to put it on her forehead. "Feel it, it''s not hot anymore! Let''s eat hot pot! I''ll take some medicine for prevention and we''ll go at night. Then, it won''t affect me anymore! Hubby-¡± She pulled at his arm, just wanting to have a meal out with him. "It''s so rare that we''re free on the weekends! Just agree!" "You! If you''re feeling ufortable, you shouldn''t force yourself, okay?¡± Chapter 270 Chapter 270 Frederick couldn¡¯t convince her, but he could neither reject her. He nodded eventually. Wasn''t the sick supposed to have no appetite? She looked so well, there was no need to worry! "Okay!" Grinning happily, Alicia ran to the closet at the side and took out some home wear. "Hubby, I''m going to take a shower and get ready. You clean up the house!¡± Before he could respond, Alicia had already stepped into the bathroom swiftly. Just after closing the door, she ran out again and rummaged through the drawer. Frederick watched her scurry around and frowned a little. How did he get used to this frizzy temper? Him? Clean up the house? After eyeing the surroundings, Frederick didn''t spot anywhere that needed cleaning. He already put her suitcase back in its original ce a long time ago! If he really cleaned up in ordance with his mind, none of her things would be left behind. All of them were childish and didn''t suit his taste. After turning twice on the same spot, Frederick plopped down directly on the couch and nudged at the huge Rkkuma perched on another end. How did she like this kind of thing? It upied space, looked silly, and its fur often dropped! He poked at the soft doll, yet couldn''t help but set it up to the right position. In fact. the way Alicia held the doll was quite cute! Before going out, Alicia chose a casual thin sweater and paired it with skinny jeans to change into. She also wore those asymmetrical furry ts and the earrings he had just given her with her hair let loose. This style was casual and fashionable. Even though it was just a normal dinner, she also dressed up and put on light makeup. She was gorgeous. Pretty women always lit people''s hearts up. Simrly, Frederick also changed into a casual suit with a fitting T-shirt inside. He held her waist with one hand and naturally carried her bag with another, an endearing and protective gaze on his face.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. As soon as they stepped out the door, Alicia discovered the house address te differed from thest. Previously, there was also a decorative house te. It was a rectangr ck marble interface with one side carved with jasmine flowers and the other side with a pattern font of ¡®Landrum Garden¡¯. It was beautifully designed in all white, and thebination of ck and white looked very impressive. After a night of sleep, the address te was actually changed already. It was a simryout to the previous one, but it became a rectangle te with a vertical ne. On it was a bunch of lilies with ¡®Promise Garden¡¯ arranged vertically, artistically. In order to cover the original te, the new te was greatly erged. The design was even better than thest; it was more eye- catching and elegant. His efficiency was too high, wasn''t it? When they locked eyes, Frederick gave her a faint smile, understanding each other tacitly. With money, everything could be done with high efficiency. If it were not for fear of disturbing her rest. the jasmines in the courtyard would have disappeared in one day toa! Inadvertently, Frederick''s clutch on her waist tightened a bit. When they walked past the gates, Alicia intentionally took a nce. As expected, the te was also changed. She beamed, feeling extremely fresh and energetic. They chose a well-known hot pot restaurant not far away. The duo did not get a private room but chose a rtively secluded location near the corner since Alicia felt that there was no need to be extravagant for two people. Eating hot pot in a crowded ce made the atmosphere more lively. They ordered plenty of meat and vegetables. Since Alicia ate little in a day. she savored them with a great appetite. It was rare to see her eating mutton so freely at night. Frederick ordered two more servings for her. "Don''t eat too much, it will be hard to digestter! Have some yogurt!" "Yeah! This spicy food is kicking. Along with chilled yogurt, it''s the best!" Alicia just hoped that she wouldn''t get diarrhea that night! Whispering a silent prayer to herself, Alicia gobbled up some more food. Frederick''s way of eating hot pot was as elegant as eating western. She couldn''t help but give him a sidelong nce. "My goodness! Hubby, there are no outsiders, you can eat up, I won''t despise you!¡± A man who paid too much attention to his image was destined not to enjoy food to the fullest! Suddenly, Frederick felt ted, chuckling. "Baby, you aren''t really worried that I will dislike you!" This woman in front of him was rather casual. Although she behaved like this, she still looked gorgeous as ever! "I got used to getting eye-rolled by you..." The atmosphere became more rxed as they joked back and forth. Frederick''s movements also unconsciously got faster. For the first time, he felt hot pot tasted great! Both of them were extremely satisfied with this meal When they walked out of the restaurant, Frederick still helped Alicia carryher bag with one hand, and linked fingers with her tightly tn the other hand. Alicia''s stomach£¤elt bet etytherefo e she was ina 2-good mood. She walked in he heels with light steps, feeling the rhythm. Life was so beautiful! "A-choo!" Out of a sudden, a huge sneeze struck her. Frederick turned around and covered her at once with the coat hung on his arm to warm her. "Don''t catch a cold! Are you going to fall sick again?" Raising his hand, he touched her forehead. Frederick shook his head and took out a tissue. Alicia leaned against him. whining happily, "No. I have eaten too much hot pot, the spiciness made me well enough!" She still felt a gust of warmth all over her body and she didn''t feel cold at all! "Well, let''s go home! You can''t catch a cold from the freezing wind today!" Frederick tightened his arms and touched her loose hair. It was endearing yet domineering. When Alicia was not fussy and showing her temper, she really could charm the pants off anyone. "Okay!" On the street, the two of them wandered forward. Alicia nced around inadvertently and her gazended on a florist shop not far from the hot pot restaurant. On that day, it was uncertain whether there was an ongoing event. The shop was decorated with balloons and ¡®bunches ofblue =. orchids were ced there, = disyiag a sea of blue flowerss¡± Theywwere a little distance away and thesduo couldn''t tell whetherthey were fresh flowers or wast because of the angle of the light that Alicia saw that the blue flowers appeared to be coated with ayer of golden light, shimmering faintly. Content belongs to Suddenly, she remembered the annoying bunch of flowers in the office and the gossip that followed Unconsciously, her brows furrowed a little. While observing her fixed gaze. Frederick also turned in that direction. "Why, do you like it?" Alicia was about to shake her head, but Frederick had already turned around and ran over there. Before she could return to her senses, arge handful of the charming blue orchids had been handed to her. ¡°It''s a pity that these are not fresh. They are dried- flowers, but they can be preserved forever!" Alicia found that the flowers were really coverett with golden sequins while shewwas hugging them. Under the light¡®they were vivid and full ¡é oF fragrance. Fortunately, they wage not real flowers, or else, she should¡¯ ve hated them out of habit! Content belongs to ? After fiddling with them, Alicia said, "Blue is too mncholic for me! But red. white, and pink roses, I like them all!¡± Rubbing the back of her head, Frederick lowered his head and nted a soft kiss on her forehead. "Got it. I''ll get you other colors next time!¡± Sure enough, their rtionship was getting better! Standing on tiptoe, Alicia also grinned and pecked on his lips in response. Then, the two embraced all the way, talking andughing until they got into the car. On the other side, Jeremy saw this scene while walking out of the restaurant. His eyes couldn''t help trailing Alicia''s hands for a long time! After a while, he dialed a number. "Roy, help me with something!¡± Chapter 271 Chapter 271 For Alicia, love was like consuming poison to quench thirst. Nevertheless, she couldn''t pull herself from falling into the trap once again. Along the way, she kept staring at the man driving next to her from time to time and this thought shed in her heart at intervals. Aman like Frederick was truly intoxicating! Even if she had been hurt by love, even if she had repelled his identity from the beginning, Alicia suddenly felt that he was worthwhile to gamble for. When they arrived home and got out of the car, Alicia followed after him like an excited puppy. She pulled him, held him, dragged him, and felt him. No matter it was just a soft touch on his skin or shirt, she felt extremely happy. Alicia never had this feeling when she fell in love with Jeremy. She never could have imagined herself to be this clingy. But at this moment, Frederick was equally delighted with her gesture of clinging. Back in the room, he embraced her, rubbed her gently, and carried her directly into the bathroom. In therge bathtub, their rtionship went into a climax as they engulfed each other.. After the fun, Aliciaid still on Frederick''s fit body. breathing lightly. Her snow-white skin seemed to be enveloped by a sunset glow and it was indeed beautiful. A soft kiss fell on her shoulder and a warm palm traced gently across her back. Frederick''s voice was low and hoarse. "Baby, I was a little too excited. Did I hurt you?"Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. Raising her head slightly with her chin resting on him, Alicia shook her head adorably. Her face was reddish, and her voice was soft and sexy. "I like to do... those things with you.¡± In fact, every time, no matter how overbearing he was in such matters, he was still a very good lover who took into ount her feelings. After speaking shyly, Alicia''s voice also faded away. Besides feeling a little tired from emotion- enhancing practices of this sort, she was actually quite ted. At that moment, Alicia could feel the sense of love clearly conveyed through his body. Even if it was just physical contact, the feeling of overwhelming love for him made her feel proud as well. Moreover, she liked the feeling of him holding her. This action always made her feel loved infinitely. Sometimes, Alicia couldn''t help but wonder whether such an instinctive reaction was most inert and direct. No matter what, she felt that it made him happy and she was in a good mood as well. As long as she was not too tired, she would not resist. Biting her lips, Alicia was also afraid of him overthinking. She didn''t dare to look at him but she was a little ufortable. As everyone knew, this sentence was tantamount to an invitation to show love. Frederick would be fully encouraged by it. Hooking her chin and pressing her pretty nose, Frederick gave her another deep and lingering kiss. ¡°Then, shall we do it again?¡± "What?" Lifting her eyes, Alicia put her hands around her chest and shook her head. "You are too energetic for me, I have no stamina left! It''s so tiring!" This was okay asionally but it would be death for her if done too frequently! Alicia got another quick smooch, then Frederick got up and carried her out simultaneously. After taking a shower, he wrapped her with arge bath towel directly. He carried her out and even dried her hair for her very carefully. With the warm air surrounding her, Alicia gotzy and sleepy. Frederick put down the hairdryer and Alicia consciously stretched out her hand. Her facial expression was signaling him to carry her onto the bed Frederickbed her hair and he couldn''t help but grunt softly. Nevertheless, he still stooped and hugged her. "You''re gettingzier!" Hooking his neck, Alicia rubbed against him affectionately like a kitten. "My hubby is here, I don''t have to be diligent! Let me make full use of this rare opportunity!¡± After finishing, she rewarded him by kissing twice on his cheek and instantly burst into giggles. Frederick hugged her back to the bed willingly all the way. He took a pair of satin pajamas, changed them for her, and then went to bed as well. In fact, a simple night could be infinitely beautiful... Whenever they made love, it felt like they revealed more about themselves. They always felt like they were a step closer afterwards. That night, they embraced intimately and there was no distance between the two. The next day, when Alicia opened her eyes again, she was physically and mentally rejuvenated. She was tremendously energetic. The two had nat finished their breakfast butFrederick''s phone was already spain med with calls. ¡° Knowingthat he was going out far work, Alicia didn''t say anythingln the room, when Frederick changed hiselothes, Alicia took a catton of rk and put it beside hingContent belongs to NovelDrama.Org "You haven''t eaten much. Drink it in the carter, it''s good for your health!" With a fuzzy feeling, Frederick raised his hand and squeezed her face. "Okay!" Even though he didn¡¯t like milk very much, he was almost trained by her to drink them. ¡°What are your ns today?" Alicia had nned to visit her father and Mrs. Clements but her illness caused the dy. While pondering about it, she helped Frederick straighten his cor like they were an old couple "I wanted to visit Grandma but I caught a cold and was afraid the sickness might spread. I''ll call Grandma in a while and pay her a visit after two days when I''m fully recovered. I''ll also go out in a while to my mother''s house for a meal!" Listening to her words. Frederick was inexplicably moved. Alicia was really a very simple girl and her life was actually very simple. It''s really pure and endearing. Although she would be greedy sometimes, she was really cute! "Well, be careful driving! I''ll be back early tonight!" "Okay Hubby. Drink less wine and pay attention to your health!" Before going out, Frederick held her face and gave her a farewell kiss. Simrly, Alicia responded quickly with an enthusiastic peck. After talking to Mrs. Clements over the phone=. Alicia went to change her clothes and rang up her mother again. Then, the two went to the hospital together. As long as there was no conflict with Frederick, it was all sunshine and rainbows for Alicia In the hospital, the whole family was talking and eating fruits, filling the ward with good-humoredughter. Martin''s and Flora¡¯s eyes met each other. They noticed that Alicia was different but they both understood each other tacitly and didn''t ask anything The family had a reunion lunch in the hospital. Alicia naturally took care of everything and after finishing packing, she stood up. "Mom, I have something to do in the afternoon and will be leaving first. You stay here and apany Dad, and take care of your health too!" Martin''splexion has improved a lot. It was not as bad as during the previous injection of nutrient solution. Alicia''s mood was also different. The three-year guilt had reduced a lot obviously. "Dad, don''t warry, the doctor said that your phygical condition is very good! Afterpeing stable forafew ~ more days, you can undergo the ~ operation. It''s just a minor operation and you will soon be back to normal! Mort and I are waiting for your recovery, and we''ll be reufited soon. Dad, hold on for a few more days!¡± "I know! Take care too, Ally. Don¡¯t tire yourself too much!" Martin stared.at Ally, who he used to spoil to death¡¯ His daughter didn''t need to dg house chores in the past. but her raugh fingers revealed that it was totally different at present, ¡®Ais sickn¨¦Ss held her down but ste dicis''t mind a bit. Martin felt}proud, y¨¦t a little upset at the saimie time. "I know, don''t worry about me. Dad, Mom, I''m leaving!" Chapter 272 Chapter 272 After leaving the hospital, with some time to spare, Alicia went to Mural Street, which was well-known for its handicrafts. She wanted to look for a craft workshop that provided customized embroidery services on silk, to customize a special tie with the pattern that she designed After looking around for a while, she finally settled with a sizable textile productionpany. The discussion tock a long time and Alicia even had to agree to thepany selling products with the pattern she designed after minor alterations to finally receive the opportunity to customize her tie. The price wasn''t cheap either but the thought of being able to do something for Frederick made Alicia beam with joy.? 2024 N?v/el/Dram/a.Org. Cnce the design sketch was shown on theptop, Alicia began to make adjustments and modifications with the designer until she waspletely satisfied with the color scheme. The designer adored the pattern she designed and wanted to use it in his own designs. With the glee of gaining a small advantage, she chose another color scheme from the choices avable and used it on her own design, making the tie a set of two instead of only one. Thinking that the ties can be used interchangeably, she was utterly satisfied with the result "I''l leave it to you, Julian! This is my phone number. Please use the best silk you have for my tie and don''t forget thebel!¡± "Don''t worry, Miss nchard! I hope we''ll have good a cooperation!¡± While shaking hands, the two of them exchanged business cards. "Your design is very unique.¡± Not many people canmunicate with him so smoothly. Being neither humble nor arrogant, Alicia disyed a faint smile. "I studied design for a few years before, therefore I know some basics!¡± "No wonder, I thought that you seemed professional. You were fantastic with the fabrics, color- matching, and proportions of the pattern. I was wondering if you would be interested in being my assistant? Our design studio is currently hiring as well!" "Itis my honor to receive your appreciation. However, I have already dropped designing for a long time and I enjoy my current job very much. If I do have the opportunity, I will definitely consider it first!" Even though Alicia declined, the two still had a merry conversation. They signed the agreement and discussed some details before Alicia left. As she walked out, she stared at the distant sky that she felt was infinitely ethereal and beautiful. Her designing skills were approved by a professional and it made her feel like her many years of effort did not go to waste. Taking lively steps, Alicia went home. When she arrived at the door, seeing the flowerpot with the jasmine nt that used to be at the corner of the courtyard being reced by some emerald green nts made her mood even better. Flinging the car keys, she walked, hummed and danced for a few rounds before entering the house... In the blink of an eye, the day for Alicia to go back to work has arrived. As soon as she stepped into the office, Alicia saw blue enchantresses on her desk again. They appeared every day as if they were a daily rm ringtone, which was really annoying Swinging her arm, Alicia took it and walked out the door. The trash cans in the room were very small. Every time she wanted to throw them away, she had to go downstairs. Miriam, who already saw this coming, stopped her at the door. "Alicia, don''t waste it! I wouldn''t mind keeping it!" Ever since Alicia overheard her colleagues bad- mouthing her in the women''s toilet, saying that she was showing off and giving away the flowers that she received to let everyone know that she was popr, she stopped talking about her flowers. She didn''t even bother to ask where they came from anymore. If she was in a good mood, she would put it aside to decorate her office. If she was in a bad mood, she would just throw it away. "These flowers look so expensive, they would be great to beautify the pantry! My desk is still empty as welll¡± As Miriam spoke, she automatically clung to Alicia, giggling. "Alicia, you really don''t know who gave it to you?" This was too wasteful! It would''ve been better if he just gave her cash! With the thought in her heart, Miriam wanted to kick the man a few times. She had never seen such a dumb man! Treating thedy to a meal or something fun would''ve been better than wasting money like this! ncing at Miriam, Alicia tured around and walked back. "As long as it doesn''t appear in my sight, you can do anything you want with itl Next time, take it away if you like it, don''t leave it on my desk!" How troublesome! When would Jeremy n to stop sending them? Should she just gather the flowers and throw them in the trash can in front of hispany? With a sh of inspiration, Alicia realized that this was a great idea! If not, she could just send him a photo of the flowers in the trash can as well. Why didn''t she think of that earlier? All of a sudden, Alicia felt much morefortable. All she wanted at that moment was for him to stay away from her forever! Upon returning to her seat and receiving a message from the director, Alicia finally started her day of intense and fulfilling work. These annoying matters were then temporarily forgotten. In the office of the CEQ of Soaver Internationaly Frederick returned from a meeting and was listening to Chet''s wiark report. Everything was alright-gt home and hewas ¡ª (¡ã extrasrdinarily energetic. As he sat dawn, he flipped one of the-record bGoks open, Content belgrgs to "Since we are currently uncertain about the situation, these projects can be put aside first, there is no need to rush into investing! Nevertheless, the investment in the emerce logistics and technology field can be increased!¡± Chet took a seat after making two cups of tea. "Why? Frederick, are you not optimistic about investing in real estate?¡± They had always been investing in real estate and they just attained the chance to invest in the Global Garden project. Why were they starting to be careful? "It''s not that I''m not optimistic but the prices of the plots ofnd have been raised too much higher than they''re supposed tol Even if it''s a sessfu bid, there is no profit. The completiaq of the project will take at least twd¨¦ to three years. Based on the current economic and sry¡± growth, do you think there isa need fortnvestment? Now that we''re urtlear about the trends, it will be even worse if they decide to take control over the funds. Money has to be spent well to create more money. There is no point in keeping them as they will all be used up someday! Simrly, people who rely on the same wages every day to pay fo their expenses and debts rarely be rich! This is because they do not use their money to earn more money and they will be pressured to earn more to survive! This is why I say that we should control our investments more for these two years!" Taking a sip of tea, he continued speaking "For the past two years, e- commerce has prospered. Emerce has been and is still being used widely for shopping, lifestyle, and even spiritua entertainment. It is bing a huge trend now, that''s why we can increase the {vestments in this field! Trevoralready has his eyes on. the connection between online = i film and elevision; and am-ptanning to invest in ogistics and warehouse management, specializing in internationat logistic services! Nowadays, the Tiving standards of the people have improved and many world- famous brands are extremely popr! Women''s products, such as cosmetics, lipsticks, etc., are in high demand as they can be purchased abroad for only about three hundred dors. Even for people who struggle to earn a living, it''s not difficult for them to indulge in these brands once in a while. There are many best-selling brands overseas that will sell exceptionally well here if provided a suitable tform! oreover, not everyone has the opportunity and can afford to travel abroad. That is why there is an abundance of purchasing services in various countries nowadays, which also produces room for fake branded products! If we seek a legal and formal tform, we can specialize internationally, guarantee authenticity, and minimize international taxes. Even if the cost is higher than buying from purchasing services, I believe that there will be an extensive market! We also remain in contact with many famous brands!¡± Chapter 273 Chapter 273 Frederick tapped his fingertips against the table as he spoke. "Therefore, before building the online selling tforms, we need to have our own warehouse and logistics! It is very profitable whether we decide to rent it to others in the future or use it ourselves. I have been in touch with a few trendy cocktail partiestely and they seem to be very interested. Who wouldn''t want to make money when given the chance? In addition to the high-end range that each brand promotes, there are also some low and medium-end products. Our country has a great number of consumers. If we open up the high- end market, it will be very profitable! However, I think we should appoint a woman to be in charge of this field in the future. After all, women know themselves best, nothing can go wrong with listening to their advice! Chet nodded, agreeing to his idea. "Indeed! In today''s society, the status of women is getting higher and higher, especially in big cities! Besides their own abilities, men¡¯s pampering is also one reason. Why do I suddenly feel like men are the ones working hard to earn money, but women are the ones who are spending them?"Owned by N?velDrama.Org. "If you''re thinking this way, it means that you have to continue to work hard! The whole reason that men have to earn money is to support their family, isn''t it? If the money they earn is enough, will they still feel that the women are spending?" As Frederick joked, his vision turned inadvertently. His gaze stopped at a jasmine flower nearby and a slight frown appeared on his face. "By the way, get someone to help me change this flower into another ntter! Notify all the staff that jasmine is not allowed in thepany building, no one may nt jasmine here, not even drink jasmine tea! If anyone carries a scent of jasmine perfume, tell them they do not need toe to work anymore!" "What?" With a shriek, Chet repeated it again in disbelief, "Jasmine?" Didn''t Frederick say that jasmine helps him to stay energetic and focused, and that it was his favorite? "Yes! I think that cing some other items in the office will benefit us more!¡± Frederick retracted his gaze while Chet remained dumbfounded for a long time. What was going on? What did the jasmines do to Frederick? How did his favorite turn into his most hated all of a sudden? Chet couldn''t understand why. "How is the situation in the Randolph family recently?" Thinking of the recent events, Frederick felt that there were too many coincidences. Was this all a scheme to create a conflict between him and Alicia? But then again, they were all trivial things in life. For all that Frederick was aware of, these were all toomon, and it was not surprising that there were coincidences. Furthermore, the mindsets of men and women were vastly different. He thought that these small matters were not worth his time and energy. Cn the other hand, women tend to be the opposite and cared more about the details. "There are no big actions! However, the Randolph family is still trying to maintain its morous appearance when in reality, they are falling apart. In fact, the Randolph family has been making deals secretly. They even sold an apartment recently, I doubt that this canst long! Danica doesn''t seem to have any suspicious actions as well. Her ns are unfavorable either in time or location. It''s still being investigated, hence there isn''t much news vet..." "Alright, if there is anything suspicious going on, let me know as soon as possible!" After discussing more business affairs, Chet mentioned as he stood up, "Frederick,ter in the evening there will be apany event during the report conference of the branch office at the Hiddleson Hotel, you have to show up!" "Call me when you leave!" After work, Alicia received a call from Marshall, saying that he had checked on her father and that surgery could be arranged, notifying her to go over to discuss the details. As soon as she got into the car, she received a message from Frederick. "I have to attend a report conference tonight, have dinner yourself. Remember to obey the house rules and go home by nine "o''clock!" Alicia couldn''t help but smile. Who would''ve known that he would report his activities to her? Looking at the message, she realized that apart from the first sentence; it was all to give her orders! Even so, Alicia was d that he wasn''t impossible to train! Ch well, at least she didn''t have to exin to him for not being able to go back for dinner! Immediately. she replied, "I will be good, the house rules are so strict, I dare not forget!". She also attached a ¡®wronged¡¯ emoticon behind the text. Every time Frederick read her reply, he could imagine her quirky expression, and that always made him very happy. At the red light, he chuckled unconsciously. It would be weird if she was actually as good as she said she would be! As Chet drove, he felt chillsing from the back and he peered at the rearview mirror. What was the situation? Why was Frederick smiling so oddly? Frederick felt the strangenessing from the front and retracted his smile, turning his gaze out of the window unintentionally. A poster on the bus stop sigh entered his sight. At a nce, he felt the poster was familiar. Have he seen it anywhere? How can that be possible? It was a picture of a cartoon with a man and a woman standing under a tree in the sun, eyes on each other like a couple from a Japaneseic. He never watched that kind of cartoon. Why would he feel it was familiar? Due to the distance between Frederick and the sign, there seemed to b& words on the poster, but he cquldn''t see them clearly. He didn''t think much about it as he¡± thought it was just another couple di scount or set meal promotions. As the car moved away, he withdrew his stare. Cn the other hand, Alicia drove directly to the hospital with the takeaway food she packed for her parents. To discuss the operation, Alicia went to the doctor''s office with her mother. "Doctor rk, are you saying that my father can have the surgery the day after tomorrow?" "Yes! Your father''sb results this week show that his health is rtively stable. If there aren''t any issues with the Jab results tomorrow, he-will be tested again in the morning-after tomorrow. If the lab results remain normal, the = surgery will be conducted a nQon qrding to the schedule. The surgery schedule was nned based on not only the patient''s health conditions but also the hospital''s operation time and the doctor''s time. Hence, we have temporarily set it at noon the day after tomorrow! At that time, we will notify you again if there are any other issues! If you think that there is a problem with the schedule, we can also discuss it!" Content belongs to swnovel.ne "No, thank you! We will follow the doctor''s arrangements!¡± As Alicia responded, she couldn''t help but take a deep breath. "I want to know, are there any risks for this surgery? What is the situation?¡± "All surgeries are risky! From a doctor''s point of view, Miss nchard, I can''t fully guarantee that it will not be dangerous. I can only guaranteethat I will try my best! Looking at yur father''s current health condition, he will require => surgery Sooner orter! ording to what you said, your father''s body wasfine before he was hospitalized andhe could walk normally,¡± mean ng that the tumor grew or manifested overtime. Whether it is benign or malignant, if it is not removed now, it will continue to grow bigger and spread even if your father seems to be healthy! It must be removed regardless, therefore this surgery will have to be done sooner orter! However, even if itis a small operation, there are stil risks. I hope that you will be mentally prepared for the oue!" Content belongs to Chapter 274 Chapter 274 Alicia''s eyes met her mother''s, and the two held hands. Seeing that her mother had nodded, Alicia also said, "Let''s do it!" "Don''t worry, I will try my best!" With a slight smile, Alicia looked at him gratefully. "Thank you, Marshall" "What about the cost?" As soon as Mrs. nchard spoke, Alicia immediately answered, "Mom! Dr. rk already told me that this is a minor surgery, it won''t cost much. I have it all prepared! Don''t worry about it!" At the same time, she instantly hinted Marshall with a look, and he nodded in agreement. "Yes, that''s true! It won''t cost much as the surgery will not be done on any important body parts. The fees have already been paid!" Alicia and her mother returned to the ward to eat and chat with her father for a while. After that, she went back to the doctor''s office to enquire about the surgery fees, and then paid the full amount required. Fortunately, Frederick gave her a lot of moneytely, hence she could actually afford to pay 300,000 dors! That night, she stayed in the hospital until eight o''clock and only left when her mother urged her to go home. Alicia walked out of the hospital with heavy footsteps. She was actually very worried about the surgery! "Since Dad has awakened, God won''t be so cruel, right?" Along the way, Alicia walked absent-mindedly, praying for her father in her heart. When she finally came to her senses, she found herself standing in front of a bus stop sign, while still holding the car keys in her hand. She gave her head a few knocks and curled her lips lightly. "Don''t scare yourself! You must be crazy! You are the pir of the family now. If you are afraid too, what should your parents do? It is not a dangerous surgery! Worsees to worst, you can take care of him if he ends up having to be in a wheelchair for the rest of his life!" Alicia thought to herself. Taking a deep breath, she turned around to walk back but paused very quickly as soon as her eyesnded on the shiny bus stop sign. Cn one side was a sales advertisement of a mall and on the other side was an advertisement for electronic products. The one in the middle, however, was a huge cartoon picture ¡®Under the pear tree is the promise of three lifetimes. This picture... Wasn''t that St. Abbott University? This girl, the way she dressed, wasn''t this Alicia back then? The ankle- lengthdylike dress used to be her favorite outfit after she started dating him because he didn''t like it when she dressed up in tight clothes or short skirts; he disliked it when she wore revealing clothes. To please him, she restrained herself from wearing those clothes even though they were of her favorite style. She changed the way she was just to make him happy. Alicia turned to look at the man in the picture. Indeed, he was wearing a white shirt with the familiar ck corners on the cor, ck cks, rolled- up cuffs, a ck watch, and white sneakers with the same ck lines around the sides, just like Jeremy back then. The outfit was just as how she remembered deep in her mind. At that time, his style had always stood out in school as it was different from other students. The way he dressed had always been more fashionable, more mature, and more sophisticated! The background of the picture was a bright shade of blue like the blue sky. As she looked up, a pear tree entered her sight and she realized that the blurred school logo was none other than the logo of St. Abbott University! ¡®Under the pear tree is the promise of three lifetimes. In a sh, a simr image popped up in Alicia''s mind "Jeremy, if we get separated one day and cannot find each other, you must wait for me! We should not give up on each other so easily. Let''s make a promise for three lifetimes!" "If this ever happens, then we will put an advertisement to meet at Moonlight Bar all over the cities that we''re in, and post them on all the streets and alleys. If we can afford it, we will spread the promise to every corner of the world! Whoever sees it first has to go to Moonlight Bar and wait for the other person no matter how far we are! Even if we have already fallen for some else, there must still be an ending to this rtionship! If there happens to be a branch of Moonlight Bar in that city, then we should leave our contacts in every single one of the bars. If not, we shall meet at the largest, busiest, and most expensive bar, okay?" Her immature voice kept echoing in her ears as well as the simple and lengthy "Okay!" Of course! Back then, she e always bbered so excitedly, forshe feared that she would miss Something and that . there wag ald be an ident that N would separate the both of them, hinderthg them from stayi ng - together forever. She never, realized that he was actually way r more silent than he was excited. Content belongs to ~ But at that time, when they were a couple, Jerendy-s personality was just like Frederick''s current personality, < quiet and reserved. She: thought that i was just his nature¡± but wren she thought of it, she realized that was probably his true reaetion. He must have felt so lost, hesitant, or he probably saw all of thising and didn''t want to deal with it. At present... This picture, was one of his masterpieces? Subconsciously, Alicia looked down to the lower right corner, and there she saw the two words clearly - ''Casterwich City"! This was the advertisement that carried their promise and the ce that they were supposed to meet! There was also a light mark that looked like a stamp on the side. Inside the circle was the letter ''J''! The pear tree on top wasn''t a random decoration, it was a hint for her! She used to like the pear blossom the most! What did he want? Did he really want to reunite with her and fulfil their promise for three lifetimes at this time? When both of them have been hurt badly, left with broken memories, and when she had already married someone else? Twitching the corners of her mouth, Alicia felt that it was ridiculous. What was he trying to do? They had so much hatred for each other! Even if he had left everything in the past, she was no longer the old Alicia nchard either. It was impossible for her to not hold any grudges!Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org. For the past three years, she had waited for him because she believed in his ''love'' and she firmly trusted that their ¡®love¡¯ and ¡®feelings¡¯ for each other could help them ovee anything. But currently, she already knew that everything hed for her was only because he had other intentions. Since the-triith had been revealed, < there was no reason for her to test in him-anymore! Besides, even without Lindsay, wouldn''t he-also have a fiancee? Didn''t he understand the current situation? WHY was he acting up at this moment? Content belongs to Was he dissatisfied because he didn''t think she seemed miserable enough and wanted to repeat all the tricks he pulled on her to see her life get worse? They always said that it was fun for pretty women to make guys fall into their beauty trap again and again. Was it the same for good-looking men? "ls this a new book or aic? It looks so romantic!" "Yeah, it looks so beautiful. It must be a love story! Love stories are my favorite. I wonder who''s the author for this? Why isn''t the name of the author written there?" "Well know when it''s released! Under the pear tree is the promise of three lifetimes? Is it going to be a trilogy?" "We should search it up on the inte! Maybe it''s an adaptation of a best- selling book?" "If so, I''ll buy it! This picture is so beautifull¡± asionally, some people stopped in front of the poster and talked about it. Simrly, they thought the poster was beautiful and admired it for a long time. But for Alicia, all she felt was utter mncholy! She took her eyes away from the picture and walked to the parking lot. This picture was probably just a picture to everyone except her! No one could understand! Chapter 275 Chapter 275 When Alicia got home, she was in a foul mood. She went through door after door and only realized that the light in the room was on when she looked up. As her eyesnded on a certain person, her first reaction was to check the time on her watch. 8.58 p.m? Seeing that she was on time, she happily went up to him. "Hubby, I didn''t break the rules!" At the top of the stairs, Alicia locked at him obediently with her arms around his waist! Frederick put his arm around her and said as he squinted his eyes, "Few minutes before curfew? What happened? Why do you look so glum?¡± She was so absent-minded when she entered the house that she didn''t even change her shoes! Shaking her head, Alicia unintentionally grabbed his shirt and buried her face into his chest. ''l was just a little afraid of the dark!" In her heart, she was really afraid! But at this moment, she didn¡¯t know how to tell him about everything that has happened. Feeling her slight quiver, Frederick hugged her tightly. "Silly! This is a high-end residential area in a civilized city. The police patrol the streets here 24 hours a day. Nothing will happen! If you are afraid, just call me and [''ll pick you up!" "Alright!" Alicia muttered as she began to calm down. Stroking her hair, Frederick pinched her ear. "You don''t have to be afraid of anything anymore! Juste to me if you''re in trouble, I will protect you!" As Alicia looked up at him, she suddenly remembered that Carson was also a famous doctor. But currently, the schedule of the surgery has already been set, and she personally believed in Marshall very much as well. She knew Marshall was a verypetent medical doctor. At his young age, he had already earned many titles and served in famous major hospitals in other countries. After thinking about it, Alicia felt that she should just trust him. At this critical moment, it was definitely not a good idea to create more problems. If something really went wrong, she can confront him afterward! "Then in the future... will you answer the phone whenever I call?" Giving her cheek a pinch, Frederick''s voice softened a little. "Of course! I''ll make sure that my phone is always switched on so that you can reach me whenever you need me!" "Okay!" She cheerfully snuggled up against him. At this moment, Alicia rejoiced in the warm support as if it could calm her restless heart and give her infinite peace. Afterwards, the two went upstairs together. Alicia couldn''t fall asleep that night with all the thoughts running around in her mind. Her eyes were wide open in the middle of the night and she couldn''t help squirming around to rx her stiff body. "Why aren''t you asleep?" Cnly then Alicia realized she did something and moved her body slightly further. "Did I wake you?" Reaching out, Frederick pulled her back into his embrace. With his sleepy voice, he moved to the middle and kissed her hair softly. "No, I''m used to holding you while I sleep! Do you have something on your mind?" It was alreadyte, and she was still tossing and turning in bed? "I was probably just scared on my way back..." The second Frederick heard Alicia''s mutter, he became attentive. He turned around and got on top of her. "Scared? What happened?"Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. Even in the dark, Alicia could feel his sharp and serious gaze. She pressed her lips slightly. She didn''t know how to exin that the reason for her insomnia was that she was worried about her father''s surgery, and was then put into a bad mood by Jeremy''s picture. Instead, she looked for an excuse. "I was walking back when all of a sudden, a cat sprang cut and some yelled. I thought it was a robbery! It''s fine if they only want my money but look at my pretty face, what if they wanted something else?" This wasn''t entirely made up. When she used to work at nightclubs, there were no buses at night and she always had hail a taxi. She often. worried that there would be dangers and hago keep a knife in her bag to defend herself. Once, ady from the nightclub was actually robbed of beth her money and chastity. When she came back, her clothes were torn and ragged. Alicia was so scared that she almost copsed on the spot. After a gentle,forting kiss on her forehead, Frederick gave her a lingering kiss. "Don''t think about it! Robberies won''t happen that early in the evening either! If you''re really afraid, try to avoid going-o remote ces with ?_ few peogiein the future! If you have to go, let me know and I will oY apany you! No one wille close once you show your fierce side! How about I assign a bodyguard for you tomorrow? I will kill whoever dares to touch my woman! Don''t worry, everything will be fine!" If they were living in an era of war, he would definitely believe it if a man said that he was willing to die for her. Ally could make all men go crazy over her! But in this world, nobody will dare to touch his woman! Alicia shook her head as she finally got alert. "No, it''s okay! I was just intimidated for a little while, I''ll be fine after some rest! I don''t like being followed, I won''t even be able to say something intimate to you without feeling embarrassed!" If she were really to be followed, she''d lose all her privacy! Clinging onto his neck, Alicia gave him a peck on his cheek. "Hubby, I''m all right now! Let''s rest! Good night!" As she spoke, she found afortable position and curled up in his embrace with one of her arms around his waist. Speaking to Frederick had made her sleepy. Frederick gently caressed her and slowly closed his eyes once she finally fell asleep. Very soon, the day of the surgery had arrived. Alicia purposely switched shifts with her colleagues and took another day off to apany her parents for those two days. After the full body examination, Alicia was relieved to learn that her father''s results were normal In the ward, Mrs. nchard had just helped Martin put on his surgical gown. They patiently waited for the surgery to start at a quarter past ten Soan, the surgery began. Alicia and her mother waited outside the door nervously with their palms sweating as time passed. Seeing the other patients from the same operating roome out one by one, Alicia''s face grew paler and paler. She almost fell to the ground when trying to get up but was fortunately supported by Mrs. nchard. "Mom... "Don''t worry! A long surgery duration is a good indication! It means that the surgery is being carried out. If the surgery ends right after it has just started, that won''t be good news!" Because that may mean that the condition of the patient had worsened to the point that it was no longer curable After all, as the saying goes, the older ginger tasted spicier. Mrs. nchard was definitely more experienced in life. Sure enough, the lights in the operating room went out five minutester. The two of them rushed to the door of the operating room. Marshall took off his mask before speaking. ny [he surgery was very sessful! The ck spot on the patient''s spine was a blood clot, which was probably caused by an injury many years ago. Years of squeezing and compressing gathered the blood clots together ''and they pressed onto theves, causing the blood ~ flow in the lower body tobe ~~ obstrugted, which was why he couldri''t feel anything. The blgod clot was so hard, it was difficultto clean even by using a scalpel, therefore it took a while! The patient has been sent to the intensive care unit. For these two days, he needs to be observed and taken care of by a professional nurse. You can go in once to see him in a while, but not anymore afterward. However, you will have toe to the hospital the day after tomorrow to see his results. Once he is out of the intensive care unit, all that''s left is his recuperation. He will probably have to be bedridden for another nine to twelve months before trying to walk again!" "Thank you, Doctor!" "Thank you, Marshall!" With gratitude, Alicia smiled at him. Tears started to well up in her eyes. As Alicia left the hospital, she felt that the world was a wonderful ce. After sending her mother home, she received a call from her colleague. "Daisy''s birthday? Today, at the Oasis Clubhouse?¡± Chapter 276 Chapter 276 The call was from her colleague, Miriam "Yeah! Daisy said that she wants to treat everyone to dinner tonight. We have discussed that we would all pitch in 200 dors each. After eating, we will go to the Oasis Clubhouse nearby to have a gathering and karaoke session. It''ll just be a few colleagues from our department and Daisy''s boyfriend, Vargas, will being as well. I''ve heard that he''s quite good-looking, and he''s quite a decent man as well. Rumors said that he chased Daisy for quite some time! It just so happened that he was able to join us today, hence he booked a big private room for us!¡± With that said, Miriam lowered her voice and continued speaking. "He probably wants to let everyone know that they''re dating as soon as possible so that Daisy won''t be able to change her mind! Come join us, Alicia, there won''t be any outsiders!¡± Since her father''s surgery was sessful, Alicia was in a good mood. She felt that it would be a joyful event to celebrate her colleague''s birthday as well. She replied after checking her schedule. "I still have some matters to deal with in the afternoon, therefore I won''t be joining you guys for dinner! I should be done by the time the karacke session starts, I will see you all then! I''ll transfer the money to you in a while! Should I bring a cake?" "No, it''s okay. we''ll prepare those things. If the money isn''t enough. I will pay for the things first. If we''recking too much money, I''ll collect it from you guys afterward!¡±Owned by N?velDrama.Org. After confirming a few more details, Alicia hung up the phone. As soon as she turned around, Mrs. nchard gave her a smile. "Ally, you should go out and have some fun! I''ll clean the house and make a few dishes for dinner! Today is probably our happiest day over the past two years! When your fatheres home, we will finally be reunited!¡± Mrs. nchard released a deep sigh as her eyes fell upon Alicia. The only regret that she had at present was that they dyed the marriage of their precious daughter! This was the biggest pain in her heart. It would''ve been a piece of cake to find Alicia a good man to marry with the wealth of the nchard family in the past on top of her beauty and talents! She would''ve been able to live a life with no worries! Alicia could guess what her mother was thinking about once she looked into her eyes. With her smile on her face, she helped her mother sit down. "Mom, today is a good day, you should be happy! I will help you clean up around the house since no one has been living there for a while. I would definitely stay here with you if Frederick was on a business trip, he''s been very clingytely! I haven''t told him about Dad''s surgery because I was worried that he would think that I was asking him for money. When Dad gets better and returns home, I will bring Frederick over and we can have lunch together as a family!" Frederick would probably agree to have lunch with them. Technically, she just wanted her parents to know that she was doing well and not worry about her. Mrs. nchard naturally understood and caressed Alicia''s hair as she smiled. "Alright! Ally, I understand how you feel. In the past, when our family was rich, even rtives that we barely talked to visited us all the time. But when we were in trouble, how many people actually took us seriously? Let alone help us, it was good enough that they didn¡¯t mock us! Even though the past two years have been difficult, I learned many lessons. The pecple of society are too realistic and we shouldn''t expect anyone to do us favors. Nowadays, more and more people have learned to please those who are doing well, but barely anyone tries to help those who are struggling! That is why the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer. No matter what happens, we can only rely on ourselves! I never paid much attention to the outside world, but I can tell how well Frederick is doing. I know what you''re thinking too. There is a big difference between us and the Clements family. I just hope that you don''t get too deep into the rtionship. It''s easy to get into it but it''s hard to get out of it. Make sure that you love yourself more! Your father and I only have you!" She was very worried. What if her daughter gets hurt again? Will she lose her daughter forever? Alicia understood what her mother was trying to say; it wasn''t the first time she had mentioned it. She held her mother''s hand in hers and rested her head on her mother''s shoulder. "I know! Don''t worry, your daughter has grown up now! I''m no longer the fragile and ignorant self that I was three years ago. I will not fall that easily anymore..." Alicia will never starve herself, cry in toilets, or smoke secretly and burn herself for a man anymore. Never will she do these things that hurt herself and make her parents worried ever again! "Okay! You must be hungry! I''ll make you some noodles, have some before you get busy!¡± Locking at her mother being busy in the kitchen, Alicia thought that children with mothers were really happy. Without having to worry about her father, Alicia felt relieved, as if she had won the lottery. Even if she had to pay more money in the future, she won''t feel overwhelmed. She realized that she couldn''t show up at Daisy''s birthday celebration empty- handed. After checking the progress of her customized tie at Mural Street, she went to the shopping mall to buy a gift for Daisy. f After looking around for a long time, Alicia still wasn''t sure what to buy for Daisy. If Ker gift was too expensivexit would make the gifts of other colteagues seem cheap in comparison! Alicia thought abeut it and-decided that a gift that was not tooexpensive but could express her thoughts would be best so that her courtesy wouldn''t end up being a burden for others. Content belongs to After all, they were more of her colleagues than friends. This was actually the first time they celebrated someone''s birthday together. Alicia finally decided to get a stuffed toy for Daisy after thinking carefully. Most girls liked stuffed toys, and they were meaningful and inexpensive gifts. Even if the other colleagues didn''t get gifts, they wouldn''t look too bad inparison. She decided to choose an exquisite stuffed bear. There were many stuffed bears holding heart-shaped pillows with unique phrases on them. She chose one with the phrase "Happy Birthday¡¯ on it and requested for the seller to wrap it nicely. Then, she carried the gift tied up with a pink ribbon back to her car. After leaving the gift in her car, Alicia went back into the shopping mall to buy more things since her father was going to be discharged soon. She bought some discounted clothes and daily necessities for her mother and herself. By the time she left with her arms full of shopping bags, the sky had darkened. She estimated that she would have to go and join''ker colleagues soon after she sent the things back home, and begarto walk back. As she > stepped ut of the mall, she sawd crowd gathering around a stalk-She looked up and discovered that it was a clearance sale in a shop t that sold essories; all the peopte there were trying to buy the discounted items. "Clearance sale! Everything is from ten to twenty dors. Buy three and get one free!¡± Shouts sounded from the speakers from time to time, and a few more stalls were set up on the side. The essories were dumped onto the stalls directly from the boxes. They were colorful, shiny, and nicely packaged. Since it was along the way, Alicia went to join in the fun. Seeing the hairpins, nes, bracelets and other essories, her eyes swept around the stall. A string of silver bells entered her sight, and she could hear the slight ringing every once in a while. Alicia stepped forward and took the bells. Sure enough, she could hear the tinkling of the bells when they moved. These little things were so cute and delicate! "Are these also sold for ten dors?¡± Raising her hand, Alicia gestured to the man collecting money on the chair. "They''re all sold for ten dors, buy three and get one free!¡± he replied. Alicia chose a shiny anklet that had rhinestones and silver bells on it. There was avaindrop- shaped zircon crystal pendant at the center of the anklet ¡°which reminded Alicia of fiow F ederitk chose the earrings forher. She happi ly took out ten dors and handed them over to the man. Alicia was in delight, she felt awfully lucky that day. After she got into her car, she opened the packaging immediately and put the anklet on. Chapter 277 Chapter 277 That day. Alicia wore a loose white chiffon blouse, ck cropped pants, and ck suede pumps that revealed her slender ankles. When she put on the anklet with the shiny and silvery pendants, it made her ankle look alluring. She stretched her instep a little as she admired her feet, feeling proud of herself. Soon after, she started the car and went home to get something to eat. Unexpectedly, she fell asleep on the sofa and by the time she woke up; it was already nighttime. She quickly left the house when her colleagues started to call her to rush her. When Alicia arrived at the Oasis Clubhouse, it was already eight-fifty. Seeing the time, she suddenly remembered that she had to do something. Just as she was taking out her phone, the words ¡®Uncle¡¯ appeared on the bright screen of her phone as if he could read her mind "Hubby..." As Frederick heard the soft voiceing from the other end of the phone, he gently swirled his ss of wine. "Well, where are you now?" "Today is my colleague''s birthday, and the others nned a celebration for her. I just arrived at the Casis Clubhouse to join them for a karacke session. Hubby, can I take a break today and go back a littleter?¡± "Alright!" After getting his permission, Alicia continued, "Hubby, have you eaten? Did you go home?" Fredericks cold gaze swept across the empty room and the corners of his lips drooped. "No! I''m working overtime!" "Oh, that''s good!" Frederick frowned at the statement. "That''s good?" He waited for her for longer than an hour and she didn''t want to see him? He originally came back early because he wanted to apany her, but he didn''t expect her to be busy! Didn''t she say that she was afraid of the dark? What was she doing out and about? At this moment, Frederick was extremely upset! Alicia could tell that he was angry andughed out a little. "What I meant was, luckily you didn''t go home! If you did, you would be so lonely since I''m not there to annoy you! Hubby, I really have to go now, my colleagues are still waiting for me! I''m already veryte to the party!" "Okay then, in which room?" Frederick asked casually and Alicia pretended to reply arrogantly, "Hmph, it''s number 306! Hubby. do you not trust me and want to check on me?¡± "It depends! My babe is too pretty and frisky, I probably do have to keep an eye on you!" She would probably get into trouble in no time, "Don''t drink too much, be careful!¡± "I got it! I''l just sing a few songs and find an excuse to leave earlier! Don''t worry about me! Goodbye Hubby! Remember to take care of yourself, don''t wear yourself out!¡± Carrying the present in one hand, Alicia gave the phone a kiss, and then hung up and trotted away without waiting for Frederick''s reply. Cn the other end, Frederick held the phone in dismay for a long time. Locking around the empty house again, he felt weird. He put down his wine ss and gave Chet a call. "Let''s go for a drink!" Cn the other end, Chet, who just came out of the shower, replied dreadfully, "Now? Frederick, I just entered the house! Is it something important?" Frederick gave it a thought and said, "Never mind! I''ll find someone else!" "What?" Before Chet coulde back to his senses, Frederick had already hung up. Shaking his dripping wet hair, Chet stared at his phone confused What was going on? Was the phone broken? Was he dreaming? Frederick, on the other hand, yed with his phone for a while and gave Carson a call. Carson, who just left the hospital, also locked dumbfounded. "The Qasis Clubhouse? I haven''t heard of it! Why would you want to go to this bar? Don''t you usually go to East Bannpool?" Wasn''t the East Bannpool Frederick''s goto ce? Even if he wanted to-change to a different ce, heshould ve chosen somewhere wellknown! How was he gaing to find an unknowndar in theniddle of the night? Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org ?> PN ¡ª RN "Do you want to go or not?" Frederick thought, why would he go to East Bannpool when his wife wasn''t there? Carson rolled his eyes and replied, "Of course I''ll go! Who would dare to reject you? Anyway, I could use some rxation after a tiring day!" After hanging up the phone, Carson turned on the navigation app in his phone while Frederick grabbed the zer on the chair and picked up the car keys. In a private room in the Oasis Clubhouse, a group of people chatted happily and had a great time. The colleagugs-brought in the cake they ordered while Daisy''s boyfriend also gave-her arose bouquet and a> sweet kiss. The couple even sanga love song together, making the. atmesphere even more fun and rorRantic Content be oNgs to NovelDrama.Org = Afterward, they lit the candles on the cake and everyone sang a birthday song to Daisy together. "Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you... Happy birthday to Daisy!" With a round of apuse, Daisy blew out the candles. "Thank you, everyone. I''ve been very happy today! Let''s all have some cake!" Then, they divided the cake so that everyone got a piece. Alicia sat next to Miriam and they happily chatted away as they ate the cake. Not long after, Daisy and her boyfriend were persuaded to sing some songs together again while others chose the songs, and cheered and pped forthemBelongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. Miriam gave Alicia a poke and lowered her voice. "Alicia, what do you think of Daisy''s boyfriend? It seems that his family background is well, they have a few houses and live on rent collection. He also has a small boutique!¡± Alicia''s eyes fell upon the slender man in a gk T-shirt singing in the middle ofthe room. As he sang, his sight was fixed on Daisy but he =~ didn''t sgem to dare to get close to her. Alicia could tell that he was truly indeve with Daisy but she felt that s6mething was off. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Nodding her head, all she could say was, "Not bad, he treats Daisy very well, but he seems a little shy!" He didn''t seem very confident! After all, it was the first time Alicia met him, hence she couldn''t tell what kind of person he was. Leaning on Alicia''s shoulder, Miriam said, "He is pretty good- looking! He seems very innocent as well. But, why do I feel like... He seems a little girly!" Miriam said thest few words in a voice so soft that only the two of them could hear. Alicia looked back at the guy and realized that they were thinking the same thing! Peaple in the business field were usually shrewd and fierce like Frederick! This man was indeed less vigorous. "Maybe he is someone who is more introverted and gentle!" The both of them smiled and the conversation about him stopped there. Seeing that it was already nine-forty and they had already cut the cake, Alicia felt that the celebration was about to be over soon. She stood up and said, She stood up and said, "I''ll be going to the bathroom!¡± As she walked out of the private room, the air became clear and there were no longer buzzing sounds by her ear. Alicia walked to the bathroom in a good mood. That floor only had one bathroom, and it was on the other side of the floor, therefore it was a long journey there. As she turned into the aisle, Alicia stopped in ce as she saw Jeremy approaching her... Chapter 278 Chapter 278 Reflexively, she turned around and walked back, but someone tugged at her wrist after a few steps. "Ally-" It really was her! A big smile spread across Jeremy''s face as his heart was full of joy. He went forward and hugged her tightly. "Have you seen the advertisement? I''ve been waiting for you to contact me! You said that even if one of us was dating someone else, we must still meet to give the rtionship an end. Have you forgotten what you said?" Alicia was so mad that there were mes in her eyes and she pushed him away with all her might. "Yes! I have forgotten about everything that happened in the past! Jeremy Pitcher, do you know what you are doing? Is there something wrong with your brain? Can you wake up and see the reality? The woman in front of you is the sister of the murderer who killed your sister, the woman who you abandoned at the wedding and hurt with no mercy! Did you think it will ever be possible for me to approach you peacefully? I don''t care what you want from me, I won''t get involved with you anymore, stay away from me!" Already annoyed, Alicia remembered something else that made her even more angry.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. "I have thrown all the blue enchantresses you gave to me into the trash can! If you don''t mind wasting them, you can continue to send them! Jeremy, even if you send me all the blue enchantresses in the world, it doesn''t matter to me anymore! Do you not understand? I don''t like them anymore! I am no longer the Alicia nchard that you once knew so welll Three years ago, I didn''t know how to do anything but now I am capable of taking care of myself! Don¡¯t waste your time on these useless matters, the past is nothing to me now! No matter what you do, I cant and won''t ever respond! This is the only answer I can give you!" Just as Alicia was about to leave, Jeremy grabbed her wrist again. "Ally! I know I was wrong in the past! I hurt you and misunderstood everything, which made us what we are now! I know that you are a passionate person and you are very cautious with rtionships. You don''t love so easily and you don''t walk out of love so easily either! I won''t believe that you don''t have any more feelings for me after you''ve waited for me for three years! Even if you''ve forgotten about me, you waited for me for three years. why can''t I use three or even thirty years to get you back?¡± Alicia''s eyes widened as she couldn''t believe her ears. She didn''t know what to say. Jeremy continued speaking earnestly. "I tried to control myself to not fall in love with you, but I can''t deny that I''ve already lost! I''ve never forgotten everything that happened between us. every little bit!" As he spoke, he pulled down the cor of his shirt. "Just like this butterfly tattoo, you''ve always been here in my heart! It''s just that I didnt want to admit it and even tried to fesist it! Ally, I''ve tried as hard to forget you as I loved youl I really tried, bu I just couldn''t forge you! I remember you told me that in eo) [ a lifetime, it''s lucky to meet - someone who loves you; someone yeu love; someone worth-following and waiting for a lifetime! I know I did wrong but I don''t want to make any more mistakes, I don''t want to let you slip away from mel If we''re together, we will be very happy, won''t we? Give me another chance, okay?" Unconsciously, Jeremy clenched her hand hard. Closing her eyes, Alicia didn''t know how to respond. "Jeremy, do you think love is a game? Do you think that you can just quit whenever you want to, and rejoin the game when you feel like it? I''m married new, I can''t y your little games with you anymore! Even if you dida''fdo me wrong, I wouldn''t want to. make the same mistake o again-Do you think we can go pack to the-way we were after so many things have happened? Even if we c¡ébuld be together, do yousthink we can still be as rxed and happy as before, without any grudges? The past will always be an untimely bomb between us, it will only explode and will never disappear! And what about Lindsay, do you think it''s appropriate for you to want me back when she''s just lost a child for you? You have a fiancee! Look at yourself, what makes you think that it''s appropriate for you toe and say such things to me?" Content belongs to With a sense of seriousness, Alicia pulled her hand away from him "Let me repeat once more! We will never be together ever again, notin this life! I am now Frederick''s wife, his woman! The person I love now is Frederick, and he''s better than you in everything, no matter what others say! Even if we part ways one day, I would rather spend the rest of my life alone than be together with you! Jeremy, stop pestering me, don''t waste your time! There is nothing left between us!¡± She thought that Jeremy would give up after all the things she said, but instead, he grabbed her abruptly and pushed her against the wall. He was irritated and out of control. "I don''t believe it! I won''t believe it! We have been together for three years and you have waited for me for three years. Do you not remember how long we were together, how our rtionship was? You and he have only been together for days! Are you saying that you no longer have feelings for me? He didn''t even give you a wedding, how could you have true feelings for him? The proud Ally would never give away her heart to a man who doesn''t give her his promises and sincerity!" Alicia pushed him with rage and said She had the most luxurious wedding, but all that was left for her was humiliation and embarrassment! What was the use of a beautiful, grand wedding if this was whates out of it? Their eyes met each other''s and both of them were full of rage. They were still fighting each other when all of a sudden, Jeremy plunged his lips onto hers. Shocked, Alicia instinctively gritted her teeth and punched and kicked him with all the strength she had. As the two of them were struggling to fight against each other''s might, a familiar voice was heard along with a rush of footsteps. "Frederick-" Chapter 279 Chapter 279 "Frederick, wait for me!" "Don''t walk so fast! You haven''t told me yet, what is the big deal?" "Hey, why are you in such a hurry?" "You didn''te all the way here just for a drink, right?" Frederick? Carson? Alicia''s blood rushed up to her brain, the familiar sound was so close that she didn''t even dare to struggle! Cn the other hand, Jeremy, who was angry yet enjoying the kiss, did not recognize Carson''s voice as the loud nightclub music was ying. He held Alicia tightly with his arms as if he wanted to press her into his embrace. After a few strides, Carson caught up to Frederick and grabbed his arm. "Frederick, did you reallye to drink?¡± "What do you think?" Frederick stopped and gave him a nce, then walked onwards with a smirk on his face Of course he had to pick up his wife! She was afraid of the dark! He walked past the two people kissing on the side but looked at the man for a good few seconds. After all, it was a nightclub, that was amon scene Alicia was wearing ts because she initially went to apany her father for his surgery, and Jeremy was so tall and big that she barely reached his shoulders. At that moment, the lights were dark and gloomy as well and her whole body was blocked by Jeremy''s body, therefore Frederick didn''t recognize her at all. Both Frederick and Carson nced at them but left very soon as it seemed to be a private situation. However, Carson''s mind was full of doubt. He stayed silent for a moment but in his mind were thousands of question marks running around wildly.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. Frederick actually invited him to drink at a bar that barely had any good wine? Had his brain been eaten by a dog? This didn''t seem to meet his high requirements and taste! Cn the other hand, Alicia''s entire body froze as she heard the familiar voice. Her heart was about to jump out of her chest. Frederick? Why was he here? Although it had only been a few seconds, it seemed like a century had passed. Alicia''s mind went nk and all she could do was bite her lips. She didn''t dare to move at all. As she saw a faint shadow pass by in front of her eyes, her heart almost stopped At that moment, her feet moved a little, probably because Jeremy identally pushed her and a light tinkling sound was made. Jeremy was immersed in the kiss and didn''t care while Alicia was flustered and didn''t hear it but Frederick was attracted to the sound. His eyes fell upen the half-exposed ankle of the woman. Under the faint light, the glittering piece of jewelry clung onto a pale piece of skin and the scene was very alluring. Although Fredrick withdrew his gaze in a second, the image of the anklet was imprinted in his mind Very soon, the two disappeared into the corner of the aisle. Using all her might, Alicia bit Jeremy on his mouth and pushed him away. She raised her hand and gave him a hard p on his face. "You''re shameless! If you dare to touch me again in the future, I will sue youl A*shole! I never want to see you again in my life!" Wiping her mouth, Alicia said as angry tears rolled down her cheeks. Blushing profusely, Jeremy finally realized what he had done and tried to apologize for his recklessness and wipe away her tears. Pushing his hand away. Alicia turned away and ran straight to the bathroom on the other side. Alicia sat in the bathroom for a long time, and then wiped and washed her mouth again vigorously before going out. As soon as Alicia walked out, she bumped into another man. "Sorry..." She quickly took a step back and looked up. The man was in a suit and leather shoes, but his tie was slightly nted. Hisplexion was red, and he reeked of alcohol. Alicia was shocked to find out that he was someone she knew! "Miss nchard, what a coincidence!¡± "Mr. Hugo-" Unexpectedly. he was one of the department supervisors in Alicia''spany. Alicia had to deal with him a few times on behalf of her colleague. Reluctantly, she smiled at him and gave a reply. "Yes, what a coincidence! You must be here for a business meeting, Mr. Hugo! Then I won''t bother you¡ª" Alicia tried to leave after some courteous words, but her wrist was pulled by the man. "I''m not in a hurry! It''s a rare encounter, Miss nchard. You have be prettier!¡± He even touched the back of her hand lightly as he spoke. With an awkward smile, Alicia took her hand away. "Thank you for thepliment, Mr. Hugo! But, with all the work and traveling we have to do, I doubt so!" Just as she drew her hand back slightly, he grabbed onto it again n ''ve heard that you''re proficient in English, Miss nchard! We''re currently recruiting staff for our department! [you re interested, we can have a cha about it privately! You shoutd know that joining my ~~ depa tment not only means a stable sry but also less work, ¡ª¡ª vacations, and good employee its! All you have to dois sit in the office from nine to five, no extra work and no running around for business appointments! There are vacancies in our department this year, but the recruitment ratio is one in a thousand. If you''re interested, Miss nchard, we can talk about it somewhere... After all, it is our department that''s recruiting Content belongs to and we''re in charge!¡± Looking at his perverted expressions, Alicia really wanted to give him a good p, but she couldn''t afford to offend him. If she were to make him upset, not only will thepany be in big trouble, she will probably lose her job as welll "I appreciate your offer, Mr. Hugo. I will definitely consider this when I go back!" Just as she was thinking of how to escape the awkward situation, a sudden cough of a man came from behind and she pulled away immediately. As she stepped backward and raised her gaze, she saw Frederick standing at the side. Suddenly, the light tinkling of bells sounded from her ankle and Frederick''s gaze lowered down to her feet. Alicia''s face instantly turned pale when she realized something Oh no! Her kiss with Jeremy... He didn''t hear the bells on her ankle, did he? At this moment, Alicia regretted putting on the anklet. Why did she have to putit on? Seeing their unnatural expressions, Mr. Hugo straightened his back. "President Clements, long time no see!" He greeted Frederick, then turned around and pretended to speak to Alicia righteously. "Miss nchard, I will consider your offer! However our department''s recruitmentls based on the unified national ¨¦xamination, which is < abso utely fair and does not allow any shortcuts. If you want to be¡¯ recruited into our department, you haye to try harder professionally. Don''t keep thinking of usihg crooked ways!" No wonder he could get the position of a superviscr, he was so good at reversing the responsibility that it sounded like she was the problem! Alicia was furious, inwardly as she thought that the man did really well in victimizing himself! Even so, she could only keep smiling. "Thank you for the lesson, Mr. Hugo. I will be going back to work hard now!¡± She quickly turned around and ran away. As thepace of her feet became quicker, he ringing of the ~ bells beddme louder and clearer. At this poi, Alicia did not enjoy the¡¯ linking of the bells anymore~~ Instead, she felt immensely:anxious a€the sound entered her gars. Chapter 280 Chapter 280 Alicia dashed back to the private room as fast as she could, as if she was escaping from a warzone! As she returned to her seat, her legs and feet were sore, and she realized her lips seemed to be tingling. Biting her lips, she was so anxious that her hands that were holding her te of cake were trembling "Alicia, are you okay? Are you not feeling well? Why is your face so pale?" Miriam tried to express her concern, but Alicia was so nervous that she almost flipped the te over when she heard her. "Ah? Really?"Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. Putting the cake down, Alicia reached for her face and touched her cheeks. She had just run back, but her face was all cold. With an uneasy smile, she assured Miriam "I''m probably just a little tired..." Her mind was a mess, all she could think of was why was Frederick here? Did he see it? Should she take off the anklet? As she unintentionally moved her feet, another tinkling sound chimed. Although it wasn''t loud, it was so clear that it was unignorable. She didn''t expect this cheap anklet to be so nimble. She originally bought it for the sake of fun because it tinkled when it moved, but at this instant, she was having a major headache just thinking about it Should she take it off? After all, they were tiny bells. The tinkling shouldn''t be too loud! It was on her feet, therefore it was probably normal that she could hear the sound, right? Others probably couldn''t hear it as there would still be a distance between them, could they? As Alicia was hesitating, she couldn''t help but think if there were any possibilities that he didn¡¯t notice it! Right when she was about to ask Miriam if she could hear the tinkling soundsing from her anklet, her cell phone vibrated. That instant, Alicia had a bad feeling about it and chills ran down her spine. At the same time, Miriam got up to have a toast with their other colleagues again. Therefore, she tock out her phone to check the message that she received. As expected, it was a message from Frederick. "See you at the entrance in ten minutes!¡± The simple eight words mmed into Alicia''s heart like a hammer. He probably saw it! "It''s over! I''m doomed this time!" she thought to herself. Wailing in her heart, Alicia quickly replied in a cute manner, "Okay!", followed by a series of ¡®kissing¡¯ emoticons to please him. At this moment, Alicia didn''t feel like smiling at all. When Frederick returned to his private room, his face was full of rage and he quickly picked up the car keys. "Let''s go!" Carson got up looking confused. "What do you mean, Frederick? I just ordered some beer!" Haven''t they just arrived? The sofa hadn''t even been warmed yet! Did he have to torture him like that? "I have matters to deal with! You can drink yourself!" After speaking, Frederick turned around and walked towards the door. "Hey ¡ª" Carson scratched his head in exasperation and gave a speechless sigh. What was the fun in drinking alone? In his past experience, people usually gathered to drink when they had something important to talk about. If they were only locking for entertainment or rxation, they would go y ball or ride horses instead. Carson quickly took out his wallet and paid for the bill, then grabbed his zer. He quickly turned around to check if they left anything and then proceeded to chase after Frederick. Alicia, on the other hand, found an excuse to leave first. She politely rejected all her colleagues¡¯ offers to send her back. While checking the time on her phone, she ran all the way to the entrance, worrying that beingte would add fuel to the fire. She rushed out the door, panting with her cell phene in one hand. She looked around and saw him standing there with one hand in his pocket and another holding a cigarette. It seemed that he had been waiting for some time already. Turning around, she quickly greeted him, "Hubby, I''m not..." I''m notte! She raised her hand to gesture that she was two minutes early. To her surprise, Frederick immediately threw the cigarette butt away, and walked to the other side. Her hand awkwardly stopped mid-air and her mouth was half-open. Alicia could tell that her next few days were going to be hard! It was supposed to be a happy day: it was all Jeremy''s fault! Suddenly, a cold voice resonated and interrupted her thoughts, "You''re as slow as a snail!" With no second thoughts, Alicia quickly caught up to him. She batted her long eyshes and peered at him. Listening to his tone, she knew he was furious, but she felt wronged in her heart as well. She tried to move as fast as she could, her feet making loud and quick stomps. Frederick''s expression was gloomy all the way. and he red at her as if he wished to shred her into pieces. Alicia ran most of the way as she tried to catch up with Frederick''s pace. She tried to pull the corner of his shirt several times but did not manage to grab it. "Hubby.." She called him again, attempting to please him, but he still ignored her and did not slow down at all. Carson, who was panting and running simitarly, was about to say something when the scene of them> entered f kis sight. His mouth operied up so wide that an egg could fitinto it, and he kept himself from calling outto Frederick. oF Did hee all the way here for this woman? He watched both of them disappear into an alley and sighed deeply. He facepalmed himself, annoyed. "You''re so dumb, Carson! He''s here to lock for his wife. Why did you bother following? You should''ve just stayed at home and slept!" Since he had no one toin to, he could only ept his fate and turn to his own car! In the car, Alicia''s head hung low for the whole journey, as she knew that there was no escape for her this time. As the car moved swiftly, her sweaty palms couldn''t help but hold on to the corners of her pants as if she was a prisoner waiting for her sentence. "What should I do? How am I going to get through this?" She nced at Frederick, and his face looked expressionless and cold. She could hear her heart pounding hard. "Looks like he probably saw it, should I just admit it? Or should I pretend thatltI never happened? He probab y didn''t see my face, right? Otherwise, he wouldn''t let this pass S10) easly with his temper! If pegple caniook simr, then it''s possible that there are simr clothes or essories too, isn''t it? +wonder which way will be better?" Alicia wondered inwardly. Content belongs to As her thoughts ran frantically in her mind, the car stopped slowly. A loud m of the door was heard and Alicia returned to her senses as she quickly unbuckled her seat belt However, she was too anxious to focus and couldn''t seem to unbuckle it. She was so worried that she began to sweat. "Hurry up! If I''m too slow, he''ll get mad again!" The harder she tried, the harder it was for her to unbuckle it. Just as Alicia lowered her head and was about to tackle it again, a hand reached out to her, and she was pulled out the car before she knew it. The next second, Frederick turned away and left. Even her bag had fallen to the ground in the chaos. This time, shexdidn''t dare to show her temper 4 {nstead, she quietly picked it tp: yand ran after him right-> away. Stte didn''t dare to slow down at all. She was tempted to callout to him-again but she couldn''t bring herself 0 make the sound €ontent belongs to ? Frederick threw his slippers aggressively onto the floor as he entered the house and a loud bang was heard Cn the other hand, Alicia was closing the door carefully before she glimpsed up to him kicking his expensive leather shoes away! Chapter 281 Chapter 281 Holding her breath, Alicia''s back pressed against the door and she didn''t dare to move at all As Frederick turned around to look at her, he got so mad that his head hurt. He tugged her by her wrist and pulled her upstairs in a fewrge steps Along the way, Alicia''s anklet tinkled every once in a while and Frederick felt like chopping her up every time he heard it! After they entered the bedroom, Frederick flung her hand away, causing Alicia to stagger and almost fall down. When she finally bnced herself, Frederick had already taken off his suit and threw it to the ground. Seeing the door being left wide open, Alicia decided to go and close the door. Nevertheless, with every step that she tock, the tinkling of the bells sounded loud and clear in the quiet room... Frowning and gritting her teeth, Alicia deeply regretted putting on the anklet! It would''ve been such an interesting thing, but at this instant, all it was doing was adding fire to the fuel! Her regret grew as she hesitated on whether she should take it off. Just as she was about to bend down, a cold re shot at her, startling her. She bit the bullet and walked over to him, and then reached out to pull the cuffs of his sleeves. "Hubby." It didn¡¯t matter what she did; she was in trouble anyway! She was so scared and embarrassed that she was about to bury her head into the ground, yet she kept trying to please him. After all, it was her fault that he was mad! Fredrick''s gaze never left her alluring ankles. He was pretty sure that that was the anklet he saw in the bar. Thinking about it, he could probably guess who that man was. He raised his hand and pinched her jaw. Looking at her, he saw her eyes blinking with guilt while she was biting her lips. This time, Fredrick noticed the cddness of her lips and he was sure that she was the girl he saw in the bar. A surge of anger rose in his heart and he forcefully pressed her against the wardrobe. He lifted her chin and put his finger on the corner of her lips. "He touched you here?" Alicia pursed her lips. Her eyes flickered and her eyshes were trembling like crazy! The vein''s on Frederick''s arms started to show as he pressed into her aggressively. He lowered his head, and he kissed her lips hard as if he wanted to peel a piece of her skin off. Alicia shivered in pain but didn''t dare to hide. All she could do was pull onto his clothes innocently so that he would listen to her exnation and calm down "Hubby, I didn''t-" I didn''t want to! Suddenly, Alicia felt a blunt paining from her chest and couldn''t help but take a breath in pain. "Ah-" "Did he touch you here?" Alicia was stunned by the question. She immediately shook her head violently! "What about in the past?" A cold aura was instantly felt, and she shivered. She didn''t know why he suddenly asked about her past. After a pause, she pursed her lips and locked downwards. Seeing this scene turned Frederick''s face red with jealousy instantly. The next second, there was a sound of clothes being torn and she was hit by a sharp pain In a sh, Alicia''s tears rolled down her face and she started sobbing as she felt wronged. "It hurts! Hubby, it hurts! Hubby, don''t... don''t do that! I tried to push him away, but I couldn''t! I didn''t want that to happen too! I tried to run, but I didn''t manage to run away..." Fredrick was at the peak of his rage, and he had nowhere else to vent his anger. Seeing her looking so beautiful even when she was crying: and knowing that she was taken? advantage of by another man ade himivid. At that moment, althe wafited to do was to crush every part of their bodies together and erase all the traces of another man from her body! He didn''t stop his actions and couldn''t help increasing his strength every time he reached somewhere new. His tone started to be as cold and hard as a knife. "Did he ever touch you here?" "No! No! Hubby, don''t do this... I''m scared! It hurts!" Alicia hooked her arms onto his neck and asked for mercy softly. Hubby, I only have you! We only dated in the past and we were never that intimate-Don''t be angry, okay? I didn''t wantdhat! I was about to go _ home! I did''t know why he was there either, he just... I didn''t knew how tereact and I couldn''t push him away! I didn''t mean to do it, be kept hofhering me. I don''t like him anymore, I hate him so much! I want him to stay far, far away from me! Hubby, please don''t treat me like this... I was bullied by him, and now you''re bullying me... It hurts!¡± Alicia felt very upset and wronged; Frederick had never treated her like this before! She never gave Jeremy anything but her first kiss! The once sweet rtionship was currently nothing but a burden. Helpless, she didn''t know how to exin everything With his rough fingertips fixed on her neck, Fredrick touldn¡¯t calm down even thoughhe knew and understood ¡®that she was innocent, especially when she looked so ?> beautiful, so gentle, so obedierit, and so pitiable! The thought thatshe had heen under a man like that-for so many years made every Tierve of his mor with jealousy! Content belongs to Why didn''t she appear in his life earlier? Why was he not the first and only one to see her beauty? Frederick was angry, very angry! The fact that she even fell in love with that man and waited for him for so many years aggravated him even more! Holding her slender waist, his burning re remained on her pretty face. Frederick kissed her hard once again as if he wanted to swallow her down but he finally toned down the strength of his fingers... That night, Frederick went crazy, and indulged in the beauty under him over and over again. Alicia didn''t know how many times she was awakened by him. All she felt was the endless movements and the clear tinkling of the bells! The next morning, Alicia was woken up by the familiar tinkling sound and her body reflexively trembled. Her body was sore and tired, while her arms were cramped and stiff. She tried to wriggle her body without moving her feet so that she wouldn''t wake Frederick up. Just as she wanted to get up and take off the inauspicious anklet, she raised her head and saw that Frederick''s eyes were open. Startled, she pursed her lips andy back on the bed, looking at her husband innocently. "Hubby-" Did she identally wake him?Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. The truth was that Frederick barely slept the entire night. He took a short nap but woke up as soon as the sun came out and he had been staring at her ever since. Once again, he couldn''t sleep because of a woman. "Yes?" Alicia couldn''t tell how he was feeling, and said with uncertain eyes. "I will never wear this ever again!" This anklet had bought nothing but bad luck to her ever since she started wearing it, even though she really liked it! Chapter 282 Chapter 282 Alicia struggled to get up while trying to take it off. Her body''s difort made her pause suddenly. Her eyes unintentionally came across a bruise on her body. there was even one on her arm. At that moment, Alicia was petrified! It didn''t hurt at all, but these who didn''t know the truth would have thought that she had been assaulted! She could imagine how crazy he had been the previous night! Lifting the covers gently, she snuck a look at the rest of her body. It was truly an unbearable sight! While she was in a daze, a warm hand wrapped around her waist, followed by a rush of heat behind her back. Frederick had pulled her into his embrace. Then, he ced a soft kiss on her shoulder. "Wear it if you like it! It''s quite nice..." It was especially so when they were making love. The anklet''s tinkling sounds were like a catalyst that made one excited. Every part of Alicia''s seemed so tempting. The bells on her anklet and the red nail polish made her even more enchanting! In that instant, Alicia clearly understood Frederick''s thought from his tone of voice. Since he was willing to talk, things must have taken a turn for the better! When she came to her senses, she batted her eyshes and then snuggled closer into his arms. "Hubby, you''re not mad anymore, are you? I''ll definitely control myself and not mess with other men from now on. I''ll be cautious!" She even hated Jeremy''s touch! Although Alicia was brought up in an open-minded environment and had encountered simr experiences over the years, she was still very conservative, especially when it involved marriage. Not only did she require men to be faithful, but she herself must also be self-disciplined! "Mm-hmm." After lowering his head and giving her a deep kiss, Frederick tightened his arms. He was the one who failed to protect his woman! Frederick lifted up her chin and squeezed it hard. "I thought you didn''t know you were shy? How dare you hook up with just anyone? From now on, you''re not allowed to ask anyone for anything! Don''t put up with other men! Do what you have to do. If he''s crippled or dead, I''ll pay for it! Understand?" After giving it a thought, Alicia knew that he was talking about Mr. Hugo. "Well, with your backing, I''ll beat them all up if anyone dares toy a hand on me again. I have a good job now and I don''t want to change it. I like my current job and environment! However, there are always selfish people around. They will treat women like fools and change the policies for their own defense! But, that doesn''t work for me because I have a mighty husband. Am I right?" Frederick chuckled while he pinched her cheeks. "You talk better than you sing! Not a day goes by that you don''t save me a headache!" After all, she only went to a colleague''s birthday party, and that caused him trouble too! As his gaze fell on the mark he left on her nape, he was filled with a sense of aplishment. His rough fingers pinched her chin harder while he raised his voice slightly.Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org. "My woman is not to be touched by anyone! Not anywhere! You can''t have another man in your heart! Not even a shadow!" While he spoke, he rubbed the corners of her lips. Alicia hooked her arms around his neck and looked earnestly at him. "No more! Not anymore! My heart belongs only to you, Mr. Clements. There is no one wha can rece it! I will not leave you if you don''t. But if you do, I won''t stay even for a minute!" Her love had to be reciprocated! Before Alicia could speak further, her lips were sealed by Frederick''s. "Little shrew! I don''t want anyone but you! If you ever dare leave me, I will find you, even to the ends of the earth!" Grabbing her by the waist, Frederick dragged her into his arms. "Don''t leave me! Don''t ever leave me..." There were so few people in this world whom he could truly cherish! She belonged to him. He would truly love and cherish her! With his arms wrapped around her, Frederick''s soft kisses fell on her hair. His covetousness was evident! Likewise, for Alicia, there was not much that belonged to her. She would cherish him as well! "Hubby, can you not be so mean from now on... You hurt mest night..." He had bitten her hard! In fact, she was truly terrified the previous night. She was afraid he would lose control and hit her or leave her physically disabled. She could not help herself but recall those perverted rumors about him. He was truly appalling from that perspective. The news about him had really caught her off guard. However, they had been together for a really long time and each time they slept together; she thought he was normal, except for the previous night! "I''l take note from now on. There will only be my marks on your body!" Holding her face, Frederick rolled over and pinned her down. "Only my imprints!¡± Soan, it was followed with intense movements whichsted for a long time... Alicia was tossed and turned the whole night, feeling like she was going tormented. She got out of bed and noticed:her legs were wobbly. N As for Frederick, his anger had ~~ < subsided¡± Since his mood was ~~ bet er-he let go of the incident? Therefore, Alicia felt that it was wath it. After all, a short period of pain was better than a lofig period of torture. As the saying went, never put off one day''s work until the next day. Everything had finally gotten back to normal. However, when Alicia looked at herself in the mirror, she could not help but feel distressed She would have used a whole bottle of concealer on her body if she could! It was obvious that she and Frederick did something nasty in bed. It was so intense, too much for her to ignore She could tell how energetic Frederick was the previous night! Before leaving, Alicia offered to give Frederick a few goodbye kisses, making him smile from ear to ear. Cupping her cheeks, Frederick enjoyed her tender affection. However, there was also seriousness in his eyes. "This matter is not over yet! From now on, if you cause any more trouble, you''ll stay home and be a housewife. I don''t care who causes it!" He had the urge to get a chain and lock her in the house! "I get it! For the sake of my freedom, I''ll behave! Look, I''m carrying all the defense pins you gave me! The next time someone dares to disrespect me, I''ll stab him!" With that, Alicia pointed to her hairpin and made a stabbing gesture. She didn''t expect that Frederick actually had someone make some tweaks on the hairpin overnight. It looked ordinary and would not attract attention when it was clipped to the hair. However, when force.is applied at the corner of the spring, a sharp needle will pop out ofthe hairpin. In times of crisis, she could use the hairpin to protect herself. Moreover, the needle was also coated with anesthesia, which could last longer! She could get another one when the anesthesia rah-out. He actually prepared a st of ten identical hairpins foc t her! Those hairpins ~~ looked simple on the outside and cou dbe bought anywhere, even though they had mechanisms within! Even when she took the hairpin down and looked:-closely, she couldn''t find where the needles were hidden! In short, the hairpin was very intricate! With it as a defense tool, Alicia was confident! It was definitely more effective than bringing mints, knives, and drugs whenever she went out! Chapter 283 Chapter 283 "Well, keep it with you every day from now onl Remember to tell me when it''s running out!" Giving Alicia the hairpin was just an additional protective measure, there would inevitably be negligence. The only thing that mattered was that she must stay alert! It was extremely irresponsible to leave herself in the hands of others under any circumstances! For Frederick, the only way a person could turn any endangerment around was when a person was capable of protecting themselves! "Okay! I''ll bear that in mind!" Cnly then did the two parted ways and went to work. Walking into the office, Alicia saw her colleagues were gathering around Daisy. They were all talking about the birthday party from the night before and were giving their wishes. Likewise, Alicia was happy for her. Upon returning to her seat, Alicia''s anger red when she saw another bouquet of blue enchantresses on her desk. As she threw it away, a colleague caught it "Hey, don''t throw it away! I''m going to use it to provoke my boyfriend! Alicia, it''s not easy that I caught it! I have just forgotten to take it away!" At that moment, Miriam shouted, "If there''s more tomorrow, we''ll split it! It''s time to change the flowers in the conference room and the pantry!¡± Daisy poked her head in. "Alicia, howe you don''t seem to be touched when he''s going after you so desperately? He''s been giving you a bouquet almost every daytely! We''re all so jealous!" Touched? Alicia even had the urge to chop off Jeremy''s hands. "I wonder which rich b*stard is wasting his money. My reputation is ruined. Would you be happy if it was you?" If Frederick found out about it, there would probably be another trouble! With that in mind, Alicia''s head started to spin. No, she had to solve the problem quickly! Turning around, she snatched the flowers. "Lend me this, I''m bringing it to the trash can for a picture!" Alicia dragged Miriam along to find some scrap newspapers and went downstairs with the flowers. After choosing a clean trash can, she asked Miriam to put some paper underneath before throwing in the flowers and took a few pictures. Then, she took the flowers out again and removed the outermostyer of wrapping paper. "Take them back to Lily and exin to her!" "Alicia, what are you doing?" "I''m going to send the photo to the deliverypany and have them forward it to the person who sent me the flowers! That way, he''ll receive my rejection!" Without revealing the person who sent her the flowers, Alicia exined further. "Why don''t you go back first? I''ll go print out a few photos. If the delivery guyes back tomorrow, I''ll tell the security guard to give him these two photos!¡± After getting everything ready and editing a few pictures, Alicia sent the photos to Jeremy, hoping he would stop! Jeremy stared at the photos with a frown. He froze in ce for a long time... Meanwhile, once Chet arrived at Soaver International, he was called to the president''s office. He was still having his breakfast when he reached the office. "What''s so urgent?¡± He went over as soon as he was urged to go to the president''s office! Furthermore, he was called three times! He was notte! He was still gnawing on his sandwich, filling the entire office with its smell. Frederick gave him a disgusted nt before he stepped aside and opened the window. "Once you''re done, go find out what projects Jeremy''spany has been working ontely. The more details, the better!¡± "Who?" Chet was taken aback and almost choked. Frederick was in such a hurry to find him, not for business, but to investigate his rival''spany! "You heard me! I want results in three days!" How could Jeremy be so free to go after his woman? "Ahem! Frederick, is this really necessary?¡± When Chet voiced the question doubtfully, Frederick stared hard at him with a cold gaze. He gulped and said, "I mean... Alicia is a beautifuldy. If she goes out for a walk, nine out of ten men would fall for her..." Was he required to handle all these men as well? Then, he wouldn''t have to do anything else in the future! As soon as he finished speaking, he felt Frederick''s icy gaze grow even deeper. Realizing what was going on, he hurriedly raised his hand and said, "l am the eleventh! I have no such thoughts about her at all!" In turn, Frederick''s expression seemed to indicate to him, "Indeed, you''re not a normal man!" Tilting his head, Chet looked bitter. He shouldn''t have mentioned Frederick''s taboo topic. The more he said, the more mistakes he would make. He was clearly shooting himself in the foot! A few momentster, Frederick blurted out, "He''s different!¡± Alicia might not be attracted to other men but Jeremy... Recalling their past, Frederick felt as if his heart had been crushed. He then looked at the nt by his side before his cold gaze softened slightly. "I understand! I''ll arrange for that immediately! In the next two days, President Lawson of Sky Cross Corporation maye over. They have an appointment for inspection and talk about the venture of building a warehouse!" "Okay, got it!" The two gradually moved to the main topic. In the next few days, Frederick was busy working Tr the south and did not go homg:for a few days. Alicia knew he was busy, therefore she - didn''t bother him. Meanwhile, Martin had woken up, but the doctor advised him to stay in the intensive care unit for two more days for observation. Since Alicia-had free time, she went to visit Mrs. Clements. ~~ Day by day. Alicia''s mood was getting better. She couldn''t help but look forward to the future again. Cne day, she had dinner at Mrs. Clements''s house. The two even spent time in the garden and chatted. Inevitably, Alicia was urged to have a baby again, to which she replied obligingly. In fact, she was not as settled as she appeared to be. Alicia knew that every time she slept with Frederick, except for the one ident, he had always had protection. Although it was what she wanted as well, such a measure would not make her conceive in near time! Haste made waste. She became more sensible¡¯ and open about her rtionship¡¯ and marriage. After al}; children I from an unstable marriage woulgmot be a blessing but a <0 stumbling block. As a result her desire slowly disappeared Content belongs to ? Ancther day passed. Afterpleting her assignment, Alicia deliberately kept herself away from any distractions. Taking the opportunity to go out on an errand, she left work early and fetched her mother to the hospital. Meanwhile, Frederick, who had been in the south fora few days, finally returned fram his work and was N tired. On, Bis way home, he dozed off. WherThe opened his eyes, he was already in the center of town, rightat a red light. After looking at his watch and flexing his muscles, Frederick raised his headPand saw the poster next to the bus stop. Pear blossom? Alicial Her name instantly appeared in his mind At that moment, scattered images of photographs swept through his mind. When his eyes fell on the pair of cartoon characters again, his expression changed! Immediately. he took out his phone and asked, "Is there a website for St. Abbott University in Bayton City that I asked you to checkst time?" "Huh?" Chet processed the question quickly and took out his phone before handing it over to Frederick. Just then, the car arrived at an intersection and the driver gave Chet a look.Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org. Chet understood what the driver meant and asked, "Frederick, you look a little tired. Are we heading to the office or home?" After a slight pause, Frederick answered, "To JT Trantion Service!" Chapter 284 Chapter 284 The driver was visibly taken aback before he quickly turned on the navigation. Meanwhile, Chet, who was in the passenger seat, was shocked too. "Huh?" For a moment, he didn''t react and looked at Frederick in confusion! Shaving the phone back to him, Frederick said, "Get off the car!" Did Chet want to follow and be the third wheel? At the same time, Chet seemed to realize what was going on. JT Trantion Service? It was a personal matter! No wonder he didn''t realize it in the first ce! Scratching his head, he saw the car had turned around and was heading in a different direction. Hence, Chet chose a convenient ce to stop and got off earlier. When the driver started to drive away, Frederick only spoke, "I have to be there by five o''clock!" "Okay!" Along the way, when they passed by the bus stop, Frederick''s eyes were drawn to it. He did not notice it previously, but ever since it caught his eyes, he found details everywhere. No wonder an ordinary cartoon drawing would feel familiar to him! He had really seen it before! These were all moments from Alicia''s past with Jeremy! Moments that were so simple and loving that Frederick wanted to tear them apart! Although he didn''t know what the picture represented, the pear blossom on top of the poster was exactly the same as the picture he had received. Recalling the incident at Oasis Clubhouse not long ago, Frederick felt uneasy. What on earth did Jeremy want? Was he trying to arouse Alicia''s feelings for him and steal her away? He had gone so far as to have bus stop signs all over the city disy their memories! D*mn it! This was Casterwich City, not Bayton City! What was there to reminisce about? Even if there was, it should be about Frederick and Alicia, not Jeremy! Picking up his cell phone, Frederick called Trevor, "Find out how often the advertising period at the bus station changes. This period''s advertisement is just an eyesore!¡± After he was done, he hung up abruptly! Meanwhile, Trevor was dumbfounded after the short call. Did Frederick get up from the wrong side of the bed? How could the advertisement be an eyesore for him? What did he mean by that? Was Frederick asking him to pull down the advertisement with his own connections? Putting down his cell phone, he picked up another phone on his desk and dialed the Advertising nning Supervisor''s number. Frederick got out of the car before he arrived at JT Trantion Service. In front of the nearest bus stop, his gaze fell on the woman in the advertisement and he stared at it for a long time. "Under the pear blossom is the promise of three lifetimes.¡± What did it mean? Jeremy couldn''t even do it this lifetime and he wanted to talk about the next life already? What a daydream! Alicia was indeed beautiful! She looked good in every way and in every dress! As Frederick stood still and stared at the abstract image, his mind was filled with those images that made him insanely jealous. Each one of them was like the most beautiful love story ever told! Just as Frederick was staring at the painting with focus while pondering its meaning, he waspletely unaware that there were many people at the bus stop. Many mboyantdies were around. The crowd even took out their cell phones and gathered secretly around him to take pictures. However, with Frederick''s suit and cold demeanor, no one dared to really go near him. It was only when there was an announcement that he came to his senses. He locked at his watch, turned around and walked to the other side without looking at his surroundings. Behind him, the crowd rose to a mor, locking at him with admiration. When they arrived at thepany entrance, Frederick took over the car keys and dismissed the driver. Seeing that it would be five o''clock soon, he leaned against the car at the entrance and looked through his phone without texting Alicia. He scrolled through the photos Chet had emailed him about Jeremy and Alicia''s pastin the Bayton City. Each time Frederick looked at the photos, he frowned. When Alicia was sti student, she looked gorgeous and inngoent. Although she was Flot as feminine then as she wasn the present day, her beauty Was timeless! Even if it was just a photo, the more Frederick looked at it, the more he could feel the genuine love that was obvious in their eyes. Their previous rtionship indeed did not look like a fake. Rather, it must have been innocent and pure! Why was the man in the photos, not himself? Frederick wondered. If he had such a wonderful woman; such a sincere rtionship, he would never let go of her even if he died! Just then, Frederick could not help but snicker at the sudden thought that came to him. What was he jealous of? If they had a good rtionship, how could he have a chance? Even if his woman was perfect, he was the best match for her! He instantly locked the screen of his phone as this thought urred to him. In a moment, many people started to walk out of the building. Unknowingly, Frederick fixed his gaze at the entrance. When the crowd heard of a super handsome man with a luxury car at the entrance, the whole office building went into an uproar. As soon as they were out at the entrance and saw that it was Frederick, they all got excited. All men and women were rushing out. Miriam and Daisy also dashed all the way out when they heard the news. "Really? It can''t be? Is that really Mr. Clements? Why would he appear in front of our Seiya Company?" "Is it really him or does he just look like him?" ¡®I heard he loqks just like in the photo! No, helis even more handsome "person than in photos! He camein a Rolls Royce! He is N super ssy. His aura is A incortyparable to that of a star, Peis mare dazzling! Just ooking at him rakes my heart burst with excitement!" "Wow, he''s so charming!" As the two came out, they saw a bunch of people blocking the entrance. At a near distance, they could see a handsome man leaning against a luxury car. His every move was noble and domineering. He was an eyecandy! Miriam was dazzled while Daisy was drooling. Tugging at Daisy, Miriam was excited. "He''s really Mr. Clements! He''s so young and handscme in person!" "Alicia is so unlucky! She''s on a business trip today. If she left a few minutester, she would have met the most mysterious CEQ of Casterwich City! Hurry up and take a picture!¡± With her phone in hand, Miriam tiptoed higher, hoping to snap a picture. "I''m taking pictures. He''s too far away! I can only get a glimpse!¡± Just then, something seemed toe to her mind. Miriam shouted excitedly, "Alicia? He isn''t the one who sent the blue enchantresses to Alicia, is he?" No wonder Alicia always said she didn''t know who gave her the flowers; she even happened to leave earlier that day! Miriam''s voice was quite loud. It was as if she had dropped a bomb that exploded the surroundings. "No way! Mr. Clements is famous for his misogyny. How can he possibly chase after women? If Alicia has been picked by him, she would have lived a life of luxury. How could she not go around showing off and instead took a bus with the rest?"Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org. The person who spoke was Yuki Bailey from thepany next door. She was a frequent visitor to JT Trantion Service and had a good rtionship with Louisa as the twopanies shared a floor. She was carrying a purse and sounded jealous. "I wonder which rich old man she hooked up with! He didn''t even dare to show his face!" "tis easy to despise what you cannot get! 0 you think everyone is like you, caring adesignerbag even to the toilet? Alicia is talented and beautiful, it ismonly known! What''s''wrong with her being f fancied by-atich young man? Are you jealous that she gets a borquet of blue enchantresses every day?" Chapter 285 Chapter 285 "Are you better than her?" Initially, the twopanies were close to each other and had a good rtionship. However, since Yuki''s arrival, several male colleagues seemed to have gotten on Alicia''s bad side, picking on her and talking bad about thepany. After several incidents, it was an indisputable fact that these women did not get along. Miriam and Yuki also held grudges against each other. Therefore, she did not save Yuki''s face when she made her comments. Yuki was furious because many people were around. She didn''t say anything because she was concerned about her image. At that moment, Frederick, who couldn''t wait any longer, put down his phone and walked over. At a nce, he noticed Miriam with a JT Trantion Service tag on her uniform and walked straight to her side. Just then, as the crowd looked at him getting closer. they all held their breath. "Excuse me, is Alicia nchard off work yet?" When Frederick spoke, the crowd was in an uproar. Miriam and Daisy were dumbfounded and stared at each other in disbelief. Suddenly, Yuki spoke, "You didn''t send her a bouquet of blue enchantresses every day, chasing after a little trantor, are you?" Having heard that, Miriam came to her senses "What''s wrong with that? What''s wrong with being a little trantor? Alicia is so beautiful and talented! There are so many people going after her! Doesn''t she deserve to receive a bouquet of blue enchantresses every day?" After she vented out her dissatisfaction, she tumed to Frederick and changed her tone, "Alicia left earlier for a business trip! Mr. Clements, are you here to see Alicia?" "Yes!" With a pang of emptiness in his heart, he gave a brief response. Just as he turned to leave, he then remembered something and said, "Thank you!¡± At that very moment, the crowd waspletely blown away. "No way! He really is Mr. Clements! Is he the one who has been sending the blue enchantresses every day and going after Alicia like crazy?" "Didn''t they say that she had a Bentley-driving old man as her sugar daddy? Is this true or not?" "Can pigs fly now? Who is exactly her sugar daddy? Who is going after her? Who gave her the flowers? Why is she stilling to work?" "Is she the prettiest woman in ourpany? I heard that she is very arrogant!" "Yes! Didn''t they say she threw the flowers away? She''s not even interested in Mr. Clements! Is she asking fortrouble?" "It''s really a world of good looks!" "It''s better to look good than to work well!¡± Hearing the mutterings and gossips behind him, Frederick frowned. Has someone been going after Alicia like crazy? Blue enchantresses? Howe he had never heard her mention that before? The further Frederick walked, the more irritated he became. He wandered off before he reached the ce where his car was. Once inside the car, he called Alicia. Soon after, the call was connected. A sweet voice could be heard, "Hubby, I miss you so much! Are you done with work?" Although she sounded cheerful and pleasant, Frederick''s heart was in turmeil. If he actually believed that she was thinking about him, he would have to visit a doctor! "Yes, where are you?" With all that had happened to her at her office, she hadn''t said a word to him. Was there a lock on her mouth? "I''m at the office!¡± After Alici was done with shopping at the supermarket, she drove her car up at the hospital entrance. She looked at the time and made a casual remark. "Think before you speak!" Frederick''s tone sank while his face was sullen. Alicia couldn''t be lying to him every time they spoke over the phone, could she? After a pause, Alicia noticed the oddness in his tone. Usually. at this hour, she would be off work and was out of the office! He couldn''t have been so divine as to know she wasn''t at the office, could he?Owned by N?velDrama.Org. She didn''t dare to lie, therefore she offered an exnation. "I was indeed at work! When I was off work, I went to the engineer''s office to learn how to use the machine as I need to trante the manual. There are a lot of technical terms, I was afraid of making many mistakes!" Hearing that, Frederick''s expression eased up a bit. "What time will you get off work? I''ll meet you there! We''ll go out for dinner tonight!" Crap! He was really back! Alicia thought She squealed in her heart and unconsciously patted her chest. Luckily, she didn''t lie! Otherwise, she would be doomed! If Alicia were to tell him she was outside, she would have had to spend more time exining! Cne definitely shouldn''t do bad things! "It''ll be over soon. Hubby, find a ce and I''ll meet you there!" After stating a location and estimating the time, Alicia said, "Not too early. Is 7:30 pm okay?" After hanging up, Alicia sent all the daily supplies to the hospital room. At that moment, Martin had been transferred to the general ward while Flora was cutting an apple. The two of them were chatting, and the atmosphere was cordial. "Are you tired? Do you need me to help to turn your body over? The doctor sajdthat your nerves are ._ recovering slowly, and the operation was suecessfu . After a while, you will slowly regain all your sensations! Your Il walk again probably in''6 rhonths at least. Don''t rush it, take it slowly!" Content be ongs to NovelDrama.Org "Do you feel any difort? Can you feel your legs?" "I know! It has been hard for both of you! When the doctor came to examine me today, I could feel tingling in my legs, but I can''t control my legs yet. They don''t seem to obey!" "Take it easy! It''s a good sign to feel something! The doctor said you''d get better faster after three more days!" Cutside the ward, Alicia couldn''t help but tear up as she listened to her parents¡¯ conversation. It was worth the effort! "Dad, Mom!" After talking with her parents, she inquired more about Martin''s condition and medical expenses. After she had her mind made up, she went back to the ward. When she was outside the ward, she could hear Martin''s voice. "Let''s get discharged earlier! All I need is rest anyway. I''ll put up with the pain for a bit and it''ll pass. It''s expensive to stay here day after day! Let''s try to save as much as we can. It''s been so hard for Ally these past two years!" "Yes! We''ve raised a good daughter. I didn''t expect her to shoulder all these responsibilities during these critical momerts! Two years ago, she had to sneak outtoa nightclub to dance-\ ¡°When I found out, I a most beat hero her knees! In fact, I knew that she only wanted to earn more money to improve our family¡¯s ife, buf it hurt my heart to see-her doing that! She''s a girl, and I was afraid something would happen to her. After all, Ally is not ugly! It''s a good thing we finally made it through. She will be so relieved to see you get better! You should stay a little longer. If it doesn''t work, we''ll get discharged and figure out what to do." 5 "Let''s not spend anymore. Didn''t the doctor say I will recover mostly on my own?" There was a moment of silence before Alicia took the bill in her hand and went in. Although there were tears at the bottom of her eyes, she still forced a smile. "Dad, Mom, don''t you worry! It''s better to let Dad rest here for a while onger! I am educated and my sry is not lowe. We even have good ~~ people danating money to us! Look, it''s 106,000 dors! This money was donated tous anonymously There is-meedication and physiotherapy provided in the hospital. Aff these things will help you recover! Dad, you need to get better soon so that we can have a way out!" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "Really? I can''t believe this money was specifically for us! We don''t have many friends in Casterwich City. Who would be so generous?" Flora was stunned as well as she looked at the donation confirmation slip in her hand. In fact, Alicia didn''t understand either. She thought that since the donation was anonymous, the donator¡¯s identity would remain concealed. Since someone wanted to do a good deed, the nchards would ept it "Mom, no matter who donated it, there''s no need for us to reject it! After all, we didn''t steal it and we need it now. Once we have the ability, we could give back to themunity more!" After reassuring her parents and buying them dinner, Alicia left for her appointment. Chapter 286 Chapter 286 Upon arrival at Yunga Hotel, Alicia saw a sturdy figure standing at the entrance as soon as she got out of the car. Running along, Alicia swooped over in a hurry and hugged him from the back. "Hubby, have you been waiting long?" She arrived five minutes earlier. Why was Frederick outside? Leaning against him, Alicia wondered As Frederick turned around, his pursed lips rxed a little as he saw her pretty smile. Stroking her hair, he raised his hand to sp her slender waist. "Yeah, let''s go!¡± Heading into the hotel, the two of them went straight into a private r and Alicia realized that he had booked a table. Upon entering, Frederick even helped her to get into her seat, which gave her a startle. Why was he acting so differently? When the menu was handed over, Alicia ordered a dish without hesitation. As for Frederic, he had a seafood dish. As he had to drive, he didn''t order wine but a drink. As they ate, they talked about family life and gossip. The atmosphere was delightful. After dinner, Frederick paid the bill while Alicia continued to enjoy her pudding. Naturally, Frederick helped her carry her bag. Before leaving, Alicia felt a little guilty when she looked at the leftover seafood. Although she didn''t have to spend her own money every time they dined out, it often made her have a sense of guilt, especially when there was wastage. She would always think of her parents, who hadn''t had the opportunity to enjoy such food for the past two years. They only had simple food for the past two years, even for New Year''s! In the past, if she heard someone else make a remark like that, she would have thought they wereining. However, since experiencing that herself in the past three years, Alicia finally understood how those people felt. When life was tough, it was really a case of having to worry about the next day at the end of every day. Even so, she had no right to use those around her or even Frederick. There was no excuse for his wastefulness, even with his conditions. Of course, he had the conditions and the ability to do so!Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. There were indeed gaps among people! No one was entitled to me others. Rich or poor, everyone had the right to choose. The only thing people could do and should do was to live their own lives and work their way up! No matter how envious and jealous people were of others, it wouldn''t change their own dilemma, just like screwing others didn''t mean one would rise. To rise, people should set their eyes on themselves! As they walked out, Alicia held Frederick''s hand, a smile showing on her face! Frederick wandered off in a different direction after walking down the steps. Alicia abruptly tugged him. "Hubby, the car park is this way!" "No rush! Let''s take a walk, it''ll help you with digestion!" Following his lead, Alicia giggled. "Hubby, are you disgusted with me? It breaks my heart when you make fun of me like that! I like to be praised! Can you praise me more from now on? You can say that I''ll be prettier and slimmer after my walk, and you''ll love me more! If you say that, I''l be able to walk with you happily..." Frederick couldn''t help but smile as he listened to her murmur along the way and clutched her hand. As he caught a glimpse of her out of the corner of his eye, his pace gradually slowed down. When Alicia stopped talking, she found the two of them standing behind the bus stop sign, facing the abstract cartoon painting. Alicia''s heart felt like it had instantly fallen to the bottom. Her eyes unconsciously fell on Frederick''s face. "Is this a nice painting?" As Frederick suddenly spoke, a cold sweat broke out on Alicia''s back. Alicia panicked as she noticed he was staring at the painting What did he mean by that? Did he know something? Was it a coincidence? "Why don''t you say anything? Is this a difficult question to answer?" When his low voice came again, Alicia vaguely sensed something odd. Unconsciously, she retracted her hand and bit her lips lightly as if she had made a mistake. "Hubby?" Her soft voice carried a doubtful probe. At that point, without asking further, Frederick knew that she had seen the painting before and understood what it meant! As his eyes narrowed, he looked straight at her. "This painting is a little difficult to understand! Exin it to me!" His tone ofmand was unmistakable! She lowered her head while she pursed her lips. At that moment, a car slowly pulled up to the side of the road, and then Frederick''s cell phone rang. After that, a man holding arge bouquet of blue enchantresses walked over. "Sir, did you order the flowers?" "Yes!" After reachingout to take the flowers, Frederick signed the order. Before the delivery guy turned to ~ leave, hetooked at the two in Surprise. It was the first time he had ever¨¦ncountered deli vering ¡é flowers tod Fbus stop at a scheduled time! ~ When Frederick raised his hand, Alicia was dumbstruck and inadvertently put her hands behind her back. Did he know about the flowers too? Alicia wondered Didn''t she just tell him she didn''t like blue enchantresses? If not, why would he suddenly order many blue enchantresses and have them delivered at that time? Suddenly, Alicia remembered the phone call he made previously. She had a strange feeling about the tone of his voice! And to think that he arrived earlier and waited at the door before entering the restaurant, it was clear that he was acting abnormally! Moreover, as a time-conservative person, he took the initiative to spend time walking with her. He even did it in the opposite direction, which was even more unusual! After dinner, he even took her to the bus stop with that special painting and ordered her a bouquet, which were blue enchantresses... Ch gosh! Just then, Alicig felt her heart was about to jurng-out of her chest! There were To many weird things ~ happening in just one night! He was clearlyfrying to settle a score with her! However, he did it considerately. After all, he let her have her fil b¨¦fore settling the scorel Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Seeing her instinctive avoidance reaction, Frederick knew that the bouquet of blue enchantresses earlier that day must have been from Jeremy! Jeremy was the only person he could think of! Otherwise, what kind of person would dare too after Alicia with such a big fanfare? Instead of N sending ber red roses, he sent herc blue enchantresses. She didn''t even appreciate it and threw the flowers away No wonder she lookedHost with the blue enchantresses that day and told him she didn''t like blue! She wouldn''t let him send them! Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org It looked like this had been going on for a while! She didn''t even tell him a word about it! Frederick was enraged. If he didn''t happen to see the pear blossom on the painting and suddenly recalled her, he wouldn''t have thought that a poster that could be seen everywhere would have such a story. Frederick held the flowers and looked at the poster in front of the bus stop while Alicia had her hands behind her back and her head lowered. For a long time, the two maintained their positions without moving... Chapter 287 Chapter 287 It wasn''t until there were whispers around Alicia and she felt strange nces in her direction that she looked up at him. Her lips quirked, and she mumbled in a low voice, "Hubby?" There were so many people watching them. He should have just gone home to punish her if he wanted to! It was too embarrassing! The two had outstanding appearances. At this moment, Frederick locked like he was frantically pursuing Alicia, whereas Alicia was relentlessly rejecting him. What an eyecatching scene! Coming back to his senses, Frederick flung the handful of blue enchantresses that had just been delivered into the trash can. He then pulled her over with force and lowered his head to kiss her lips... Under the bus stop, Frederick embraced her as if to swallow her up. He kissed her for a long time. Meanwhile, Alicia blushed, not expecting him to do such a thing in public. She hadpletely forgotten to react. Just then, a roar of admiration rang out around her, but hardly anyone dared to stop and watch. It was not until both of them were a little breathless that Frederick gradually released her. His eyes nced once again toward the painting on one side before taking her into his arms. "Let''s go home!" Alicia, still a little dizzy, was almost halfdragged by him to the car. Expecting another punishment, Alicia was still nervous when she entered the door. Surprisingly, Frederick didn''t seem mad at all. Instead, he took his pajamas and went to take a shower. Standing dumbfounded in the bedroom, Alicia was bewildered. She couldn''t help but pinch herself hard. Ouch! This was not a dream! Was this matter going to pass so easily? This was unlike Frederick! Cn second thought, she had not been intimate with other men, nor had she made physical contact with them. Hence, it was normal for Frederick to react in this way. Just as she was mulling it over, Frederick had walked out. In turn, Alicia grabbed her pajamas and quickly hid in the bathroom. Before entering, she even peeped at him a few times. After afortable bath, Alicia dressed up. As many would say, a beautiful woman was a feast for the eyes! The more beautiful she was, the better his mood was, and the more he had to be merciful to her. "Keep your head up. You haven''t done anything wrong! Don''t be faint-hearted!¡± Alicia reminded herself. After a moment of encouragement in the mirror, Alicia tidied her pajamas and headed for the door. Pulling open the bathroom door, she saw Frederick sitting at a counter at one side with an opened bottle of wine. Heart pounding nervously, she pondered for a moment before taking the initiative and walked over to him. He had something on her. She''d better behave! With her face pressed against his back, Alicia wrapped her arms around his waist and rubbed against him petntly. "Hubby, did I do something wrong again and upset you? Why don''t you punish me tonight to take the edge off?" Her warm breath was tantalizing his keen nerves. Coupled with her coguettish voice, her attractive body, and gestures, it almost melted Frederick. In a sh, he realized that he waspletely defenseless against her. No matter how angry and disgusted he felt, he always seemed to tolerate her! Listening to her concessions and pleading, he felt soothed. Then he swirled the winess in his hand as he gave her a sidelong nce. "That''s a good idea you have, but it''s slightly physically demanding.¡± "Huh?" Alicia looked up in confusion. What did he mean by that? Did he reject her because he was too tired? Was he going to continue being angry with her? Seeing that she was dazed, Frederic lifted her chin. "Since you took the initiative to ask for punishment, you should take the initiative to show your full sincerity!" Meaning, he wanted her topletely please him that night! This time, Alicia understood his words clearly. At once, her red face crinkled up in embarrassment. How would she know how to do such a thing? He was too good at taking advantage of her! Hooking her neck, Frederick pulled her toward himself. With a wicked grin, he said, "I''ll teach you!" With that, he pulled her onto hisp. "But before that, we have to settle the score!¡± Stroking her hair, his manner was quite gentle. He asked as if making small talk, "Is Jeremy chasing after you?" Sensing his kindness, Alicia instinctively rxed. "I don''t know how it happened; he just suddenly sent me flowers. I could neither reject it nor return it. Therefore, I had to throw it away!" "Was that how he courted you before?¡± Sending flowers and showing his love all over the city? The picture at the bus stop should be simr in intent! As a glimpse of light shed across his eyes, Alicia panicked a little and wondered what he meant. Pinching her nose lightly, Frederick said, "It''s my wife he''s after now!" Hence, knowing his enemy was a necessity. Caressing her shoulders, Frederick''s hand fell on the upper part of her chest. "How much more of him is still in you?" He must uproot this man from her heart! Shaking her head, a sh of pain appeared on Alicia''s face "Not a single bit left! Hubby, I don''t want to have anything to do with him. Believe me! Since I chose you, I won''t be fickle-minded. I will never betray youl No matter what he does, I won''t waver! She was all Frederick''s at present. Time could n¨¦ver rewind! She wasn''t so stupid asl o not understand that. no matter how deep and loving her feelings-were for Jeremy, there: x couldpe no future for them - together. The dead can never¡¯e track to life, neither could-their previous rtionship! Content belongs to If something were to really happen to Martin because of Jeremy, she would never forgive him. Alicia took the initiative and gave Frederick a kiss. "I want to be with you." Although his temper was not as gentle as Jeremy''s and they had different statuses in society, she was hapfy being with him. ~ Moreover, her family did not strongly oppase their rtionship. Nomatter how their rtionship turned out, ste had no regrets! Content belongs to Pressing against her forehead, Frederick cupped her jaw, increasing the force by a few notches. "You are not allowed to show any hurt expressions for this man. You will never regret the choice you made today!" He would make her the happiest woman in the world. Regardless of their past and their agreements, Frederick would not give Jeremy any chance. Lowering his head, Frederick kissed her sweet lips... Because Frederick held something of hers in histhands, Alicia had to go to great lengths to please him that. night acgording to his preference. She did-all the things she had never doner her life. Before she closed her.eyes to sleep, she felt like she wanted to dig a hole and bury herself in it! The next day, Alicia woke up to a soft kiss. She tugged at the covers as she met a smiling face, which instantly flushed her from head to toe. "Good morning, Hubby!" He seemed to be in a good moed. It was worth the sacrifice she made the night before. "Morning!" As Alicia rolled and stretched her stiff body with a smile, she was hit by a sudden change of tone.? 2024 N?v/el/Dram/a.Org. "You will start working in mypany tomorrow!" His cold tone was not at all half-hearted. It was a tant order! Chapter 288 Chapter 288 At those words, the smile on Alicia''s lips froze. "What?" Did she hear him wrongly? "Didn''t you say you like the breakfast provided by mypany? From now on, you don''t have to dawdle over the food. Instead, you can eat it every day. You can quit your job today. From tomorrow onward, you''ll be working in mypany!¡± Frederick''s tone was unmistakable. By keeping her under his nose, he would like to see who else dared take advantage of her! The more Frederick thought about it, the more he thought it was a good idea. He didn''t believe that Jeremy would have the guts to go after her and steal her from hispany. Getting up, Alicia tugged his arm begrudgingly and shook her head. "Hubby..." Hadn''t this matter already passed? Why was he still settling scores at this moment? She loved her currentpany, her work environment, and her colleagues. She didn''t want to change that! "There is no room for negotiation with this. I''m in charge of this matter!¡± Before she could even think of an excuse, she was turned down. She instantly pouted in displeasure. "l won''t go! No! No!" He was too domineering! He didn''t care about her opinion at all. Strongly expressing her will, Alicia felt emotional and a little annoyed. When Frederick''s cold, stern re came down on her, she red back fiercely. "I''m a Russian trantor! Yourpany doesn''t have such a job. Even if there were, there would be no shortage of trantors..." He was clearly trying to limit her freedom under false pretences. She didn''t want to work in his sh*ttypany! "Mypany is short of trantors starting tomorrow then. If you want to be a Russian trantor, then I''ll create a Russian department for you. Tomorrow, you will report to mypany''s International Affairs Department.¡± Frederick''s foreign business was mainly focused on European countries. They had business dealings with Asian countries but they were limited. The Russian branch of hispany was not in Casterwich City. Pursing her lips, Alicia felt as if she was losing her temper soon.¡± Hubby..." "Acting coguettishly won''t work on me! You have to do what I say.¡± Lifting her leg, Alicia kicked in his direction. "I''m not going! My sry, bonus and half-yearly awards are very high! If I quit, I''ll lose my rank.¡± "You can get paid as much as you want. I won''t short-change you." Struck speechless, Alicia looked like a deted ball. Throwing up her hands, she spilled, "But, I like my job now! I don''t want to quit. I don''t want to change. I don''t want to change it. I''ll walk away when I see him, okay? I''m not going! No!" Why should she be forced to change her job if she didn''t want to? It was so hard for her to find a job that she wasfortable with and apany where she wasn''t bullied. It wasn''t easy for her to survive for so long. "If I don''t see you tomorrow, I''ll take care of this matter myself. By then, don''t me me for being ungracious! I will not be responsible for any idents. Case closed. You have zero room for negotiation with this!" Frederick''s attitude was tough. Alicia could do nothing but gnash her teeth. It was possible that he would take over herpany, let alone force her to resign. If she refused to resign, she would probably be fired the next day. Although she was angry as hell, they were not in the same league. Frederick was a well-known and influential figure in Casterwich City. As he saw her eyes zing with annoyance, he eased up slightly, "Ally, 1..." He was worried about her! Before he could finish his sentence, Alicia lifted the nket and strode toward the bathroom, mming the door with a bang. She was fuming with rage. Frederick, who was watching from the bed, could not help but twitch his lips. Alicia! She was so ungrateful. Many people WEIS crowdig to get into his company: Some evenreliedon > connections to get in through the> back dwor. This was the first time he was-so kind to someone. Haw dare shenot appreciate it? Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org ? Because of this matter, no matter how Frederick exined and reasoned, Alicia ignored him. Pissed off, Alicia left before even eating breakfast As he watched the white Bentley leave, Frederick fell speechless. Only she dared to be so recklessly angry with him! Alicia was already in a bad mood and then she was surrounded as soon as she entered the office. "Alicia, what is your rtionship with Mr. Clements? He came to see you yesterday! Too bad you weren''t here..." "Wow, Mr. Clements is really handsome in person! Not even a picture can capture his noble aura! How did you two meet? Why did hee to see you?" "He was driving a Rolls Royce yesterday, right? I looked up the car, and it''s worth at least ten million dors! His car''s monthly maintenance fee cost can even buy us a car!¡± "Mr. Clements seems to be very concerned about you. Did he give you all those blue enchantresses? Is he trying to chase after you?" "Yeah, how did you guys know each other? Tell us about it!" "When will hee back next? Is he stilling today? What a pity that I left early yesterday..." Alicia''s ears-did not have peace since she:entered the office. She. then realized how he knew all those things Why did hee to her office for no good reason? He must have heard the gossip! Content b¨¦longs to NovelDrama.Org ~ Ctherwise, why would he force her to work at hispany on a whim? It was all Jeremy''s crap! He had already hurt her three years ago, and currently, he got her into trouble. She was super annoyed! "Alicia, Mr. Clements is..." With her seated and several colleagues still curiously asking after her, she exploded with rage as scon as she heard his name. She grunted in exasperation. "l don''t know what''s wrong with him either." When Alicia lost her temper, the crowd around her scattered in disarray. Only then did Miriam realize that Alicia looked unusual and wilted at that moment. "Alicia, are you in a bad mood?" Did Alicia really not know? Just then, a man¡¯s voice suddenly came from outside the door, "Miss nchard, your flowers. Please sign for them." Looking up, Miriam ran over to him first. "Give it to me!" "Are you Miss nchard? The flowers can only be received by her!" "Oh? Can''t I sign for her?¡± It was the first time Miriam heard of such a rule. She turned her head and shouted, "Alicia, it''s red roses today! What a big bunch! I can''t sign for you!¡±Owned by N?velDrama.Org. Red roses? At that, Alicia walked out as she sensed something different. After signing and taking the flowers, she saw the little card on top. "Baby, be good and have fun!" When she locked at the handwriting, she knew who the flowers were from. She couldn''t help but curse, "Happy, my a*s!" He even asked her to be good? He should back off! Pulling the card; Alicia crumpled it up and threwit into the trash can. Assuming-that she was going to > throw the-flowers away again, = Miriarmsubconsciously reached out. However, Alicia turned away abrptly. Content belongs t to swnovel. OH "You can''t have this bouquet!¡± Pouting and returning to her seat, Alicia pulled a red rose and began tugging at the petals. "I''m upset! I''m upset! Goto hell!" Chapter 289 Chapter 289 Soan, the trash can by her feet was full of red petals and flower stems, almost overflowing. Done venting, Alicia put the rest of the flowers into arge vase on her desk after a nce. Breathlessly slumping on her desk, Alicia sighed as her fingertips drew circles. "I don''t want to quit. I don''t want to go to Scaver International. I don''t want to go at all.¡± Frederick was so overbearing, arrogant, and unreasonable. Why did she have to resign? Why did she have to choose between him and her job? There was no conflict between the two! She felt upset! Just as she was feeling irritated and unmotivated to work, her cell phone suddenly vibrated. Alicia opened it and saw a message from Frederick. "Do you like it?" Knowing that he was talking about the flowers, Alicia grunted. Quickly, she pulled out the trash can, took a picture, and sent it to him. Cn the other end, Frederick was in the middle of a meeting. Looking at his phone, he could imagine her arrogant and angry face. At that, he couldn''t help but chuckle. It looked like she was still pissed off. Did she take it out on his flowers? As if the temperature suddenly dropped, therge conference room abruptly fell silent. A dozen pairs of eyes were focused on the main seat. Meanwhile, the department manager who was doing a presentation found his hands trembling while holding his materials. Did he say something wrong? Subconsciously, he looked at the data in his hand. Although the business growth rate was a bit low, it was still within thepany''s normal target. As Frederick pondered upon what to reply to the text message, he lifted his eyes and remembered that he was still in a meeting. "Go on!" A chill ran down the manager''s back, already drenched in sweat. Gulping, the manager continued stiffly. "Due to the high number of holidays and staff changes this month, thepany''s sales return was significantly dyed. As a result, the growth rate was slightly lower. We will definitely strive to increase another percentage point next month.¡± Mm!¡± After reading the summary report in his hand, Frederick gave hisment "Keep up the good work! Talent is always our top priority. Don''t be stingy with welfare applications for the best employees. Of course, there is no shortage of excellent talents in this society. All departments are equal. As long as you can meet thepany''s auditing standards, your sry will be raised. Soaver International promises to treat everyone fairly. However, if anyone of you is found to be a bully or a scrounger, Scaver International will not let you off the hook! If someone undermines thepany''s interests, don''t me me for not showing mercy. Thepany¡¯s intention must be clearly conveyed.¡± After saying that, Frederick nced at Sophia at the side. "The wholepany will streamline the objectives once more." "We have several big projectsing up soon. All departments must cooperate and work together. I don''t care if there is any conflict between employees. Once you''re in here, you have to abide by my rules. If anyone damages thepany''s interests because of personal conflicts, you will be held legally responsible depending on the severity of the situation. No matter how talented you are, you will be fired! Soaver International will never hire such people!" At that, everyone sat upright with a shiver. "Yes, Mr. Clements!" Whichpany would dare hire an employee who had been fired from Soaver International? Who on earth would not want to stay in Scaver International? "Let''s continue.¡± As the meeting turned formal again, Frederick snapped his phone shut and his focus returned. Meanwhile. in the office of JT Trantion Service, Alicia was still in a state of distress. She didn''t know how to solve the dilemma at hand. It was the first time she sat in the office with an empty head and two idle hands. They had been together for some time. She knew that Frederick was a man of his word and a man of power. After a moment of pondering, she found a way to get the ¡®best of both worlds¡¯. After taking a deep breath, she typed her resignation letter and went to the director''s office with thest bit of hope. When she came back, she arranged the handover of the work at hand. However, she did not tell any of her colleagues that she was going to resign soon. She was very reluctant to leave all of a sudden. Every time she packed, she cursed Frederick in her heart. However, there was nothing like an absolute secret. After lunch, there was a small buzz in thepany. Many were talking about her ying up to people of power and influence.? 2024 N?v/el/Dram/a.Org. During tea time, Miriam couldn''t help but ask, "Alicia, is this true? No wonder you are suddenly so generous, treating everyone to the most expensive afternoon tea and even letting us order whatever we want." Holding her arm, Miriam had a sad face. She obviously couldn''t bear to let go of Alicia! "I have a family matter. I''m only leaving temporarily. When I''m done with it and ithepany still needs me, I''ll be-b¨¦ck! I don''t want to leave either. Ldon''t want to leave if there¡¯ Ss any way out. I''m used to getting along with everyone here. happy warking here. I can bezy.and I even have people clockirg me out. How could I want to leave?" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Wasn''t Frederick only asking her to work at Soaver International? If she couldn''t refuse him, she''d make him fire her on his own ord! She didn''t believe that he would let her sneak around and not fire her. Therefore, she would definitely return to thispany! "Alicia! I don''t wish for you to leave either. I''m at ease with you around. If it weren''t for you, my sry probably wouldn''t be enough to support my family. Alicia, thepany can never let an excellent employee like you leave! Be sure to return!¡± "Yes! With you here, our group will always be at the top of the rankings. If you''re gone, who''s going to help us get the bonus?¡± "It''s too sudden!¡± A wave of sadness slowly enveloped the office. Alicia felt very sentimental as well. For more than a year, she had been genuine with her colleagues and all her efforts were not in vain. They all got along well. "Don''t be like this. I''ll be back for sure! As soon.as I finish taking care of things at Rome, I''l be back. You guys have te''watch my spot for me, and let the new colleagues choose: other empty seats. I''ll be back in between one to three months] p oniise toe back. Wheh that Happens, I will treat everyone to a big meal. Anyway, it''s a rare asion that I treat you guys to afternoon tea. Don''t waste it. Eat up or it won''t taste good if it gets cold!" "It''s not like we''re never going to see each other again. Don''t be so sad! Mira, here''s your favorite blueberry egg tart!¡± "Daisy, this is your favorite taro roll and pumpkin pie.¡± "Hurry. Hurry up and grab the milk tea. Here are the chicken wings and shrimp balls." As Alicia handed out the snacks, she felt a lump on her throat. Although everyone felt a little sentimental about her resignation, they respected her decision. Before leaving, Alicia passed Mira the cactus on her desk to care for. She even gave them some odds and ends on her desk. The day was a downer for er. No matter what was said about her outside, she didn''t care. However, Alicia was o apprehensive about her sudden: separation from her colleagues with whem she had worked. They had always cared for each other. What''s more, she had to go to a new and unfamiliar environment. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org At the end of her shift, her colleagues secretly gave her a small gift. Holding the beautiful dandelion in her arms and a crystal ball symbolizing reunion¡¯, Alicia couldn''t help but sob "Thank you for the gifts! I am so happy to know you all. I hope that one day, I cane back to work with you all again!¡± After hugging each other goodbye, Alicia then grabbed her organizing box and headed out the door. Chapter 290 Chapter 290 Because of this, Frederick had been sending all kinds of pleasing messages to Alicia that day. However, all he got in return was the cold shoulder. That night, Frederick deliberately returned home early. However, when Alicia saw him, she didn''t give him a smile. Instead, she went to the bedroom after polishing the ssOwned by N?velDrama.Org. Frederick knew that he had really upset her this time, therefore he followed her shamelessly. In a rare moment of humility, he asked, "What would you like to eat tonight? * "I don''t want to eat anything!¡± Alicia had no appetite to eat! As Alicia looked at Frederick, she felt that she hated him to the core. She had the urge to slice him to pieces! Turning around, she was still upset. However, Frederick stopped her with a smile and hugged her from behind. "What''s wrong? It''s been a day and you''re still angry?" Locking back abruptly, Alicia got even more fired up. It was easy for him to say that! Was one day not long enough? Had she been too nice? He didn''t even listen to her opinion on such a big issue; he was dictating. Not even twenty-four hours had passed, and he was alreadyining She was tempted to kick him hard! Just as she was about to move, a familiar ringtone suddenly rang. Turning around, Frederick went to answer a call. "Okay, I got it. I''ll be there in a minute. Isn''t it just a celebration at East Bannpool?" "Well, feel free to order!" When Frederick hung up the phone, he saw Alicia''s demure eyes staring askance at him, still vaguely sparking anger. Stepping forward and cupping her face, Frederick smiled. Then, he said, "There''s a party tonight at East Bannpool. We''re going out to eat and drink. Are youing?" He only asked for her opinion when he wanted to head out, Alicia thought. Frederick probably just said it casually and didn''t actually want her to go. Thinking about what she had just heard, it must have been a call from one of those few friends of his. In the past, Alicia would definitely consult his opinion, asking if it was convenient for her to go along. However, Alicia''s mind was currently set on making him unhappy. She nodded her head even though she was angry and uninterested. "I''l go!" A party at East Bannpool, where there was bound to be a show? She would be a fool not to go! With that, Alicia ran to her closet. As she would be going outter, she subconsciously dressed up a little. She was just apanying Frederick to the party. Hence, she wore a loose, light-coloured sweater with slim- fitting leggings. The neckline of the sweater was designed to reveal her corbone. Her shoulders were exposed and her fair skin was vaguely visible. Although she dressed simple, she looked stylish and attractive. Letting her long hair down, Alicia curled it a few times. After putting on light makeup, she put on a pair of hooped tassel earrings. She then carried a cute little bear bag and didn''t forget to tuck her lipstick and makeup mirror into the bag. As Frederick watched her go about her business, wearing the things he had bought, an inexplicable sense of pride welled up in his heart. For her to not forget to dress up even if she was angry, to Frederick, she was understanding and giving him face! Of course, it didn''t ur to him that this was only Alicia''s personal habit. Although she could bezy and casual at home, she was used to being clean and looking her best outside. She felt that dressing up nicely was also a way to respect others. Previously, all her shoes were heels with a minimum of five centimeters in height. She always felt more feminine in high heels. But, since she had been running around a lot these past few years, she preferred to wear ts unless it was a necessary asion. As a result, she took a pair of ts with a pointed toe and a square buckle of glittering diamonds. Coupled with an anklet, her style was lively yet charming When she was ready, she turned her attention to Frederick out of habit. Stepping forward, Frederick habitually wrapped his hands around her waist. "What would you like to eat? Chinese? Western? Japanese? Thai?" "Chinese food! I want to eat spicy hot food!" At that, Frederick visibly froze for two seconds. He always thought that the hotpots at parties were jerry-built and only for those who couldn''t afford it. Normally, he would have resisted. However, catching a glimpse of Alicia''s expression which had yet to return to normal, he naturally had to go along with it. "Okay." After choosing a restaurant of a famous brand, Frederick could not help but frown at the crowded environment. Luckily, it was still early and the restaurant wasrge. There weren''t many people inside. Meanwhile, Alicia took a small basket and happily went around. Whenever she and her colleagues wanted to save money, they would choose to come here. They all liked to eat here. Although some came here to lose weight, Alicia genuinely liked the food here. After she took some vegetables and mushrooms, she went to pick out the ham and croquettes. Following behind her, Frederick frowned. "Why is there only junk food here?" This was not healthy at all. Just as Alicia took a few fish balls and sausages, Frederick put them back. Looking back, she red at him viciously. "Mr. Clements! Can you cut the crap? I eat here once in a while, I don''t even care about affecting my figure. Why are you so picky? You can have boiled vegetables if you want! I like tempura!" As Alicia said that, she added a few more ingredients into the basket. "Either you watch me eat, or you leave! I''ll get mad if you keep doing that!" Unable to control her, Frederick poked her in the head. With no choice, he could onlypromise. His eyes swept to the side where the fresh shrimp and fresh meatballs were before he took some. When the bill was finally paid, the portion for the two of them was worth less than fifty dors Frederick then followed Alicia to grab some satiee. She took two portions of everything and he di ant have to do.an ything. T the couple by the side. two sfises of put i ithack fo greens; it see meat but two por med that hen he saw The guy took his girlfriend ions of they couldn''t afford much. Frederick sadden y felt that eating hotpot with Alicia was a happy thing. Slightly adjusting the saucebination ording to Frederick''s preference, Alicia looked back at him before adding some more chili. this?" "Well, a little bit!" This was Frederick''s fi rsttimeina ce like thiswhere he had to make his own food. Cradling everything felt new to Alicia done mixing the Alicia gently him. With sauce little by "Do you want little Frederick served it up straight away. The two then re urned to their s€ats in the corner. Content belongs to In a short while, a big bowl of spicy noodles was served. Alicia first divided the noodles into the empty bowls on the side before picking up the utensils ¡®Let''s eat!¡± Just as Alicia was feasting, Frederick stared motionlessly at her with therge bowl of spicy noodles in front of them. Knowing that he was being pretentious again, Alicia ignored him. He had pissed her off. He shouldn''tin if he wanted to apany her for this meal! He could look all he liked and starve to death! Not long after, the ingredients in the bow! had halved. As Frederick noticed Alicia and the others enjoying their food, he then picked up his utensils and took two pieces of greens. After trying them, only then did he gradually started to eat more. Frederick felt inexplicably happy to see their utensils ced in the same bowl at the end. He even ate a lot of frozen meatballs, which he never ate. For him, even frozen junk food could be delicious when he was with his beloved. When he put down his utensils, he felt out of sorts. Still, when he walked out of the restaurant, he was in a good mood. Then, the two of them headed to East Bannpool When they got to the door, Alicia stopped in her tracks as soon as she touched her bag. "What''s wrong?" "I think I left my phone in the car. I''l go get it!" As soon as she turned around, she was stopped by Frederick. Stroking her hair, he said, "Wait for me here. I''ll get it for you!" Knowing he could move faster, Alicia did not refuse him. She then moved to the side and waited quietly for him. Meanwhile, Ray had just pulled onto the road whea''he saw an attractive woman standing at the door. At first, he was attracted by her beauty, but then heTealized it was Alicia. Since she had her head lowered, Ray thatight that she was on the phone. He quickly pulled out his phone as well. "Jeremy-" Chapter 291 Chapter 291 "I told you toe and you didn''t! Miss nchard is here in East Bannpool. She just arrived at the door. I wonder if she''s meeting a friend or if she''s coming over for something. Well, she''s alone now..." "I''ve taken the contract and I have to go to the airport! I don''t have time to keep an eye on her for you. It looks like she just got here." "Come on over! I''m leaving." After reporting, Roy even paused for a few minutes to make sure that the woman was indeed Alicia before hanging up the phone. Just as the car left, Frederick came back with Alicia''s cell phone. He then hugged her and they walked toward the private room. Just as Frederick pushed open one of the doors to East Bannpool, the noisy conversation in the room rattled to a halt. Several people stood up. "Frederick, we''ve been waiting for you!" "Yes, Danica heard that you wereing and even skipped her dinner reception. Frederick, you''re really influential!¡± The one who spoke was Shaun Jerald of the Jerald family, who was a few years younger than everyone else present. He was a ssmate of Kaylee''s and had a good rtionship with Carson. He often mingled in their circle. Even after many years, their rtionship remained good. At that moment, Danica, who was sitting in the corner, also stood up. She was wearing a party dress with a gold sequined skirt that sparkled. Her makeup was thick and exquisite. It was really outstanding. "Oh, Shaun, you''re just making fun of me! I heard Carsonnded a big deal and I''m happy for him, hence I came over to congratte him. Besides, my dad has not been feeling welltely. I thought it would be nice toe and talk to Carson..." Her words were a logical way to rify that her arrival had nothing to do with Frederick. Because she was a guest, Carson wasn''t able toment on her. He even especially ordered two chaperones to sing with her. What Danica was up to was only too evident. Right then, Shaun chuckled. "l understand! I understand! Who wouldn''t know that Danica and Mr. Clements-" Cnly had eyes for each other! Just as he was joking, he looked up and saw another woman behind the door, tugging on Frederick''s sleeve. Shaun''s voice stopped as if he had been smothered with a stick. Since both Frederick and the door obscured Alicia, the crowd noticed her presence only then. All eyes looked over at her in unison, as if they didn''t expect Frederick to appear with a woman. At this point, everyone''s expression changed. Alicia and Frederick didn''t expect Danica to be there as well. It was a coincidence. They both had a moment of bewilderment Frederick then pulled Alicia over and held her before walking in. "Sorry, we just got stuck in traffic after dinner. That''s why we arrived a littlete." With Alicia seated beside him, Frederick naturally put his arm around her waist. "I didn''t realize that so many people would be in attendance. I was afraid that my wife, Alicia, would be bored by herself, therefore I brought her out. You guys don''t mind, do you?" "Wife?" After eximing, Shaun nced back at Danica before he hurriedly smiled. "Of course! Of course! The more people, the merrier!" Sensing that the atmosphere was not right, he hurriedly changed the subject. "Carson, I heard that you will be the exclusive agent of a vine and also invested in improving the research and development project, which specializes in the prevention and treatment of cerebral palsy, cerebral bruises, and other brain diseases. I heard that one injection is worth tens of thousands of dors. You have made more than a billion dors in the initial stage, the follow-up is sure to be immeasurable! Are you bringing home a mountain of gold and silver?¡± "Yeah. I''m out to have fun today, let''s not talk about that. Frederick''s treating us tonight, thus if you want to drink anything good, order it! Let''s bring out Frederick''s wine collection! You won''t have such a good opportunity after today.¡± With that, Carson drained his wine, and only then''did the atmosphere gradually corre alive. Alicia was reluctant te and didn''t n to stay longrbut once she saw Danica, Aliciachanged her mind. She knew exactly what was going on. kence, ungonscious y, she leaned close to Frederick and put a smile-on her face, which had been missing all night. Some ordered food and drinks, while others sang. As the crowd was chatting, someone started to pour the wine. Feeling a little thirsty, Alicia picked up a ss of red wine. But when she took a sip, she choked. The more she held it in without wanting to lose face. the harder she coughed. As a result, the whole atmosphere was made awkward by her coughing. ¡®Ahem-" "Are you okay? Why are you so careless?"Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org. As Frederick patted her back, he saw that her face was red. Shaking her head repeatedly, she couldn''t say anything as if she was in pain. Just then, Frederick gazed over at the waiter at the side and slipped him some money. "She can''t drink. Get me two cartons of milk. Make it the best!" Several men looked at each other in confusion when they watched Frederick care so much about the woman beside him. And inthe ? opposite torner of the couch, even though''Danica hadpanions besitle her, the smile on her face was ruined beyond recognition. She squeezed her handbag s6 hard she almost damaged it. Content belongs to Soan, the waiter returned with two cartons of milk and poured them into disposable paper cups. After Alicia drank two cups of milk, her breathing calmed down Several men chatted and drank while the chaperone sang. Only then did the atmosphere began to warm up. When it came to business, the men''s conversation became serious, and the women did not interfere. Therefore, all Alicia could do was quietly sip her milk, staying by Frederick''s side. Beautiful women were natural enemies, not to mention a man''s old and new love. Unconsciously, Alicia and Danica''s eyes would meet. Although it was a brief meeting, it was also fiery... Although Frederick had been behaving well and had been sitting intimately next to Alicia, not even taking the initiative to talk to Danica, Alicia could feel Danica''s eyes on her. Danica did not behave like she was here for another reasoptas she mentioned because her eyes apparently never left Frederick. Still, Alicia felt happy that night. She was d that she had followed him here even though she was bored, only sitting there awkwardly! She and Frederick weren''t embarrassed to interact in front of so many people, not to mention that Frederick had acknowledged her in public. Alicia couldn''t stand the boredom and tugged Frederick''s hand, leaning into his ear as he bowed his head. "Hubby, I feel so bored. I''m going to watch some dancing in the hall!" Danica¡¯s presence, too, made Frederick feel ufortable. Lifting his hand, he then pinched Alicia''s cheek. "Go find a seat at the bar. Don''t wander around. I''ll have someone watch you! Once you''ve seen enough,e back. We''ll head home once I''m done talking." "Okay!" The two whispered and leaned very close to each other. Just then, the music in the private room was deafening. In the eyes of outsiders, the two of them were looking intimate Soan, Alicia got up and headed for the door, while Frederick beckoned the waiter and gave a few orders. Having seen that, Carson asked, "Frederick, did we bore her away?" "She''s wild and can''t sit still." He chuckled. Frederick''s words and actions were all indulgent, doting, and overwhelmingly affectionate. Chapter 292 Chapter 292 Raising his ss, Shaunined. "Why are you always talking about cooperations and investments? We''re here to celebrate; we should eat, drink and be merry! Yet, you guys are constantly talking about hundreds of millions of dars, ignoring our feelings!" "Well, why don''t you fund hundreds of millions of dors to Carson as well?" After the banter, Wyatt suggested, "Let''s not just sit around. Why don''t we y a game?¡± "I''d love to! But, I don''t have the transportation nor the money right now. Cnce I get rich, each of you should leave me some shares. Let me have some fun too!" After responding, Shaun suggested, "Hey. let''s y Truth or Dare. I''m dying to know about Carson''s first time." As soon as he said that, a pillow was thrown over at him. "Do you think I''m afraid of you? I''d rather know how much you spent on the sneakers your dad restricted you from buying and where you hid them! I''l tell Uncle Jerald everything tomorrow.¡± "Carson, I don''t even know your secret yet, and you''re already getting back at me! I''ll stop being curious, okay?" As the two joked around, a few people had a goodugh. Just then, Wyatt took an empty bottle of wine and set it on the table. Carson suddenly asked, "Frederick, are you going to call... Alicia back?" Carson said that after much consideration. Since Frederick has announced Alicia''s identity, there was no reason for him to be concerned about Danica''s feelings anymore. But after Carson said that, the atmosphere turned slightly chilly. Danica¡¯s heart sank abruptly as well. "It''s alright. Let''s y first. When shees back, she can join in." Subconsciously, Frederick felt relieved. In fact, he didn''t really want Alicia to participate in Truth or Dare. It was more than enough that he alone knew her secrets. He couldn''t stand the thought of her ying Dare! If someone suggested that she kiss someone else for a few minutes, he''d flip out on the spot! His woman didn''t need to y such a game. With a spin of the bottle, it surprisinglynded at Trevor. Shaun then asked, "Truth or Dare?" "Truth." After a moment of pondering, Shaun asked, "Would you marry Miss As?" Almost at once, Trevor''s answer flung out, "No!" At that moment, there was a grumbling and moring wail. "What the hell? How can you ask such a simple question?¡± "You have no creativity at all! Asking such a question is a waste of opportunity!" "If you don''t know what to ask, we''ll do it for you! You should have asked Master Trevor how many women he has slept with, where he first had sex. and what his favorite type is."? 2024 N?v/el/Dram/a.Org. With a sympathetic look at Shaun, Frederick couldn''t help but smile. "Ahem!" There were women present, yet they didn''t know how to restrain themselves. Rubbing the back of his head, Shaun looked aggrieved. "I really wanted to know. Aren''t you guys curious at all? Haven''t you heard that the two families have already nned several dates for them? I heard that Miss As is very talented and a hot beauty. I wonder if Master Trevor, a flirtatious man, will be taken down by her..." At the mention of this, Trevor''s face turned dark. "Don''t mention that ugly woman! Even if all the women in the world are dead, I wouldn''t marry Victoria! Do you believe in hearsay? There are even rumors out there that Frederick is asexual.¡± Cn the contrary, Frederick brought his wife to the party and treated her like a treasure. Lifting his foot, Frederick kicked him. "You''re good at turning the spear. Watch your mouth, or you''ll p yourself in the face!¡± Meanwhile, Trevor lifted his ss and finished his wine in one go. "How is that possible?" It was not like he had never seen that woman before! All his geese were swans. As his family did, people praised her as if she was special. But the truth was, she was so ugly and totally unappealing to him Giving Trevor a sidelong nce, Frederick said, "Let''s get on with it." Things seemed fine for several rounds. However, just then, the bottle slowly stopped in front of Danica. All of a sudden, the atmosphere seemed to freeze. Without waiting for anyone to ask, Danica said, "Truth!" After all, everyqne was familiar with Danica and I Frederick''s previous rtionship> But because of the ~ presenc¨¦of the other woman and the awkward situation, Shaun was visibfy bbergasted. As his eyes wandered around, several I people avdided looking at him. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Therefore, he could only ask, "What do you want to say most now?" "I''m still the same person I was six years ago, and I''ve never changed. I have remained the same. I wish time could go back six years!" Danica¡¯s passionate eyes fell on the man across her. Her words amounted to an on-the-spot confession of love. Everyone knew that she was saying this to Frederick. At this moment, everyone instantly fell silent. Lightly swirling the wine ss in his hand, Frederick drank it all in one go. "Even if the sun does not rise, the earth will spin. Likewise, even if you remain in the same spot, you are not standing in the same position anymore. The only thing in this world that never turns back is time!" Putting down his ss, Frederick stood up. "It''s gettingte. I''m going to go and check on Alicia.¡± After picking up his car keys and nodding his head, he headed for the door. This time, he didn''t flinch. His actions were evident. Danica got up after Frederick did and her tears rolled down uncontrobly as the door mmed shut... For a while, the room fell silent. Then Carson handed her a tissue. "Danica, Frederick has made his choice. It''s time for you to let go." With a faint sigh, Trevor chimed in as well. "You need to stop clinging to the past. Don''t wear out his patience. Danica, get on with your life! You should know how he''s like and not piss him off. He''ll turn his back on you if you go too far." If Alicia had been there, there would have been more conflict. Even if the result was the same at this paint, it would have been different for Frederick if Alicia had been around. If Danica had thus vited his taboo, there was no guarantee of what he would do to her. Although Frederick didn''t want much, what he had was precious, and no one was allowed to touch it. After all, most people present had known Danica for some time and they tried tofort her. However, everyone knew clearly in their hearts: what she just did was clearly inappropriate. Not to mention, when Alicia arrived, Frederick even acknowledged her in public. Danica s public confession > was cledrly using their previous rt qgnship to pressure him. She probably didn''t expect Frederick to endup giving her such an answer. However, Danica was a woman after all. The men couldn''t be bothered with her, let alone in such a situation. Therefore, the private room was quickly silent... Walking out of the room, Frederick felt some difort. Danica''s presence had already upset him, then she had to say such things. At this moment, he was not touched but rather, he felt incredibly annoyed As Frederick reached the lobby on the first floor, he instinctively looked toward the bar. Sure enough, his eyes balked, and saw a beautiful, lovely girl sitting at one side with a cocktail. At that, his deep eyes surged with warmth. As he was about to go over, a familiar male voice suddenly came from the stage. "My first unforgettable confession and birthday were because of a girl. She said she would sing ¡®Can''t Help Falling In Love With You'' for me every year on my birthday...¡± "She gave me many unforgettable firsts! She designed my first menswear and gave me my first love mark. She gave me so many wonderful memories that cannot be duplicated nor reced. Yet, I hurt her deeply.¡± "To my regretsand my beloved, I would like te3sing you a song today. ¡®Right Here Waiting . Wherever youy-> go, whatever you do, I will be right¡± here waiting for you. Whateverdt takes or how my heart breaks. I will beFight here waiting for your... Chapter 293 Chapter 293 As everyone''s eyes coalesced at one point, the music yed slowly and Jeremy''s emotional voice followed thereafter. "I took for granted, all the times. That I thought wouldst somehow. I hear theughter, I taste the tears, but I can''t get near you now..." "Oh, can''t you see it, Baby? You''ve got me going crazy..." "Wherever you go, whatever you do, I will be right here waiting for you. Whatever it takes or how my heart breaks, I will be right here waiting for you..." Like in a movie, their ance-fond memories, with his three years of repression, skimmed through Jeremy''s mind. At this moment, his eyes were moist. even his voice was full of emotions with a touch of huskiness The three years he and Alicia were apart, he felt just like this song. For countless days and nights, he drowned his sorrows with wine and had nightmares. The thoughts of her constantly tormented him. He even dreamed of being with her. As he pined for her, he was bound by sadness and it blocked his way forward. The song seemed like it was written especially for him. At this moment, his feelings were exactly as the lyrics said. "Wherever you go, whatever you do, I will be right here waiting for you. Whatever it takes or how my heart breaks, I will be right here waiting for you..."Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org. Several times, Jeremy choked up and lowered his voice to a whisper. But there were also a few times he could not help chuckling lightly. On this day, he put on the suit Alicia designed for him, with a burgundy tie that Alicia once paid $300,000 for and tied on him herself. The suit, with itsrgepels, was not the trend of the past few years. Rather, it was slightly outdated. Moreover, the sleeves were visibly frayed. It was the first and only piece of menswear she had ever created in her designing career. She had secretly measured his size, carefully designed it for him, and selected the materials. She didn''t sleep for days and nights to make it for his birthday. Hence, Alicia, too, had a deep impression of it The funny thing was that her design career waspletely aborted and ended after her graduation. Over the years, the only piece she had really created was the one Jeremy was wearing at this moment. Not to mention that it was menswear, she wasn''t very good at designing at all! Back then, she nearly injured her index finger while embroidering the logo on the cor alone. The logo was two butterflies with the letters Y and L representing ''You'' and ''Love''. She was so naive back then. She went all-in for just a logo. Before this, her dream was to be a fashion designer, like Victoria at present. It was to open her own studio, then design and showcase her favorite works. All Alicia wanted was excellence. She hoped that she could stand on the international stage one day and hold a grand international show! However, after so many years, she no longer wanted this dream She never thought that she, Alicia nchard, would one day be so Soaver International that even her dreams would be a luxury, and ended up working every day! Alicia was not moved by this sang and scene, but still, her eyes were slightly reddened. Not because she was touched, but because of hatred! The more she used to give, the more she lost over the years. Even if she was currently better and had once thought of turning back, she had learned to look ahead and no longer looked back. Yet, she was ultimately a mortal; she had feelings as well. While Jeremy''s heartfelt song did shake her heart, it was more about hate. Meanwhile, as Frederick looked at the stage, listening to Jeremy''s confession and heartfelt duet, his eyes darkened... He did not want to understand the meaning conveyed by Jeremy''s lyrics, yet he could clearly guess it. Frederick never expected the two of them to have such an unforgettable past. Alicia had given Jeremy more than one beautiful first! But in a sh, Frederick realized that Alicia, too, had given him countless beautiful memories... She had given him her precious firsts. Becauge?of her, he received food from spmeone for the first time, received a hug beforea C business Trip for the first time, was involve I in an argument for the-first timerand had someone secretly take care of his grandmothe forthe first time. Because of her, he fad countless intensely entwined nights! Suddenly, Frederick realized that the little moments they had together been enough to make his mood scar. For him, every moment with her, even if it was a fight, was worth remembering! For a moment, it was as if he could somewhat understand Jeremy''s undying emotions at this instant. Jeremy must have regretted losing such a treasure. As Frederick''s eyes fell on Jeremy''s suit, he frowned slightly. This was her first hand-designed men''s suit? The first mark of love she ever gave away? It must be referring to the pair of butterfly tattoos! Suit? Frederick didn''t think she had such talent! She had given Jeremy so many unforgettable experiences and firsts that it made Frederick insanely CEUCIER Needless to say, her first kiss was definitely taken away by Jeremy. If she had even given him her precious first time, Jeremy would definitely... At this thought, Frederick couldn''t help but ball his fist. Never! Jeremy had taken most of Alicia''s precious first time. There was no way Jeremy would ever get another chance to know how wonderful she really was. Frederick was the most important and special man in her life! Jeremy was nothing! As Frederick''s eyes flickered unobtrusively, a burgundy sh caught his eyes and his gazended on it. Atie? Just then, he recalled what happened at the fashion reception previously. Back then, Alicia had designed a green fashion suit that was bright and unique. Frederick thought she was after the money and that she was only a smarty-pants. As he had given his vote to Hannah, they argued Q gn the street after the reception. She even fainted from N ~~ anger because of it. After that day; she was-obviously much more > distatt from him. That was when she Stopped letting him touch her. Atthat time, she even carrie up with some sinister tricks to deal with him. Soon after, Danica appeared... That was probably the worst fight they ever had! It was then that Frederick recalled his research about Alicia''s studies at St. Abbott University in Bayton City. Apparently, she was a design graduate. No wonder she was so good at designing even men''s clothes. She wasn''t far behind the professionals! Could it be that she was angry at that time, not simply because his vote had gone to someone else? The grand prize at that time was a design master''s handbook! Master Nirva! Could it be that she went up not because of the money but because of that handbook? However, Frederick didn''t know back then that she had studied design! He knew the significance the collection of handbooks had for designers. Iwas like a racer''s N fervent pursuit of a car. Neither of them did Tt for the price, but outof interest. Alicia went to great lehgths to get t, yetin the end, she rmissed auf That ticket from Frederick might have been just what she fieeded. She must have hated him then! No wonder she was arguing with him on the streets! With his heart pumping, the music on stage was still looping and it seemed to be nearing the end. Coming back to his senses, Frederick walked quickly to the side of the bar.. Chapter 294 Chapter 294 Cn the other hand, Alicia, who had been holding a cocktail the whole time, was lost in her thoughts. Jeremy and her sweet and painful past were like the high and low strings of a lute, inadvertently tugging at her heart. Rushing forward, Frederick snatched the ss out of her hand. "Don''t be greedy. You''ll get drunk!" Coming back to her senses, Alicia''s field of vision was full of him. "Hubby, what are you doing out here? Are you done talking? Did I slip away for too long?" Giggling, Alicia subconsciously tried to lock at her phone to check the time. Stroking her hair lovingly, Frederick consciously blocked her view. He said softly, "It''s gettingte. It''s time for us to go home!" Instead of staying here and worrying, they should go home and do something more meaningful. "Okay!" In fact, he filled Alicia''s entire thoughts as soon as he came over. Meanwhile, the scene on the stage had long since faded out of sight, getting out of mind. Organizing her bag. Alicia was just about to get down from the high chair when Frederick scooped her up. Grabbing his clothes, Alicia couldn''t help but sigh. "Ouch, my legs are numb. Take it easy! Maybe I''ve been sitting too long..." Easing up. Alicia subconsciously held on to Frederick. With a slight lift of his hand, Frederick put her back on the chair and then gave her calf a squeeze. "ls it here?" "Mmm!" Bending over and giving it a firm tap as well, Alicia turned her ankle. At the same time, the silver anklet on her foot jingled When Frederick was considerably close to her, Alicia said with a twinkle in her eyes, "It seems to be... better!" "Well, let''s go then.¡± Taking her hand, Frederick was just about to turn around when Alicia yanked him back. "Hubby..." Why didn''t he carry her down? As Alicia batted her eyshes, she deliberately kicked through the air. Hadn''t he just carried her down? ncing over, he was surprised to see her hand raised as she pouted. However, with one nce, he knew what she meant. In fact, Frederick carried her earlier on without thinking much. At that moment, he felt inexplicably delighted. Then, he reached out and carried her down again. ¡°Lazy¡± As soon as her feet hit the ground, Alicia wrapped her arms around his waist. "Hubby, are we leaving now?" With his seemingly indulgent pampering of her which was possibly influenced by the performance on the stage, Alicia began to wonder if she could use this window of opportunity. Maybe then, she wouldn''t have to report to Soaver International! As her gestures became slightly more intimate, she became more chatty. "Should we go back and say goodbye? Would it be bad to leave now?" They should inform the rest before leaving. But when Frederick thought of Danica, he had no intention of letting Alicia go back there. Just as he was about to say something, he looked up and saw Danicaing out with the others. He said, "It''s alright. They''re gone." Just then, Jeremy, who was on the stage, saw the scene. Thest note of his song fell into a crunching silence. Jeremy was dumbfounded for a moment, while the few people who came out had actually heard him sing a little halfway through. When he came back to his senses, he clutched the microphone and felt regret. Apparently, Alicia hadn''te alone! However, it was a rare opportunity for him to meet her here. He had hoped that she would go to Moonlight Bar to give him a chance to say goodbye when he sang this song... Although it wasn''t perfect, he decided not to waste such an opportunity after a moment of pondering. He couldn''t wait for next time. Before getting off the stage. he said with deep emation, "Over these three years, my true love for you has had no end. I have waited for you for a long time. This time, it''s my turn to hold on! I''ll keep waiting for you until the sea runs dry..." Turning her head abruptly, Alicia''s attention was once again on the stage The moment their eyes met, Jeremy smiled, his eyes showing his determination. He knew how much she had loved him. He knews-gxactly how pure their r tionship-was and how well they I i together: Jeremy was convinced¡± that it wasn''t just him that ept the memaries of those three years-If she could wait for him for three (ERTS, she must have loved him as well. As long as there wag love, there was hope! Never had there been a moment like this instant, when Jeremy begged God so hard for her to be like him, to let go of everything and love again. Perhaps. others would find him weird and not understand the situation. Trevor and Carson, however, knew a little about the story. At this point, their eyes involuntarily turned to Frederick. As Frederick''s lips ttened into a line, he increased the force of his embrace on Alicia. Feeling pain in her waist, Alicia abruptly withdrew her gaze. She then subconsciously leaned her body against Frederick. In the end, Jeremy, who had expected some response from her, could only walk off the stage despondently. He could not do anything but look at Alicia. Women were usually observant. With a few nces and movements from Jeremy, Danica sensed something odd. At once, her emotions fluctuated and her hands clenched into fists by her side. Not only had krederick rej ected her, S but she also felt the man making advances on Alici moment{Frederick was holding ov Alicia Jqtimately. More importantly, she noticed the earrings on Al icia¡¯''s ears... Sure enough, the earings he Had ordered were for her :Eontent belongs to age al At that Danica¡¯s heart was in a mess. At this point, she felt unprecedented waves of envy and jealousy mixed with inexplicable hatred Just then, several of them said their goodbyes and headed for the door one after another. All the way, Alicia was leaning against Frederick. They were rubbing it in the face of the singles! With the people from the crowd dispersing one by one, Carson then jokingly bumped Frederick''s arm "Hey, Frederick, if you want to show your love next time, make sure you tell me in advance! That way, I''ll get ady over. You guys are totally hurting us by doing this." With his one hand wrap ped around Alici hair prid doti e. NE a''s headwhile he rubbed her ngly; Frederick was full of ~ can''t just pu la randony womaq over andpare her to my sweetheart. If 1 don''t abuse you, who else-can I abuse? You should go back and g Con et yourself o ng too." ovel tent belongs to swn "Ged! I should not have spoken! You hurt my feelings!¡± pping his mouth in chagrin, Carson waved his hand. "Frederick, I''ll see youter. Don''t forget about my three hundred million dors!¡± "You can ask Chet for it tomorrow. If you forget, you''ll pay for it yourself." With an ''OK'' gesture, Carson walked away and waved his hand at the two. Then, the two of them also turned to the car. Just then, Alicia''s mind got distracted again as her eyes darted around. When they got back to the car. her eyes nced at Frederick now and then. At that, he was distracted by her. Frederick had wanted to buckle her seat belt but couldn''t resist hooking her head and kissing her on the lips.Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org. Alicia, who was worried about not having a chance to talk, was overjoyed by the sudden kiss. She responded subconsciously as she indulged. Chapter 295 Chapter 295 In the car, the two embraced intimately. Sparks flew as they kissed. If it weren''t for the inappropriate location, Frederick would have wanted to engulf her right away. No matter how passionate he was, he tried to suppress it. He didn''t have a fetish for putting on a free show for others out in the open. Hence, no matter how much he couldn''t help it, they only kissed. Even the movements of his hands were clearly restrained. After all, paparazzi were everywhere. They often appear at times like this! Frederick was particrly selfish when it came to Alicia. He didn''t want anyone to see her, not even through a blurry or suspicious video! Frederick then cupped her face and pulled the seat belt over after giving her a peck on the corner of her lips. In a seductive low voice, he said, "Sit tight. We''ll continue at home!" "Hubby..." Hooking her arms around his neck, Alicia''s eyshes fluttered as she rubbed Frederick''s neck lightly in a petnt manner. "What''s the matter?¡± Seeing her hesitation, Frederick said with bravado, "Say it! I''ll grant you anything you want.¡± At ance, Alicia put on a smile. "You have to keep your word! I won''t report to Soaver International tomorrow then.¡±Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org. Having heard that, Frederick''s face turned gloomy. He said in all seriousness, "Except for this!" Alicia was so tricky. As expected, he shouldn''t let up. She actually took advantage of his confusion and set him up! Meanwhile, it was Alicia''s turn to have her expression changed. The corners of her lips copsed. "You didn''t keep your word! You just said that you would agree to whatever I want. You clearly have the ability to help me solve this problem but you refused. You are so unreasonable!¡± Giving her a sidelong nce, Frederick coldly reiterated, "I said no! This is not negotiable.¡± He might have gone soft in the past but after what Jeremy had done earlier on, how was he to feelfortable leaving her outside? Forget unreasonable. He wouldn''t cower even if he had tomit a crime for her! Did she expect him to do nothing but check on her twenty-four hours a day? Should he just lock her in the house? What Jeremy was up to was only too evident. He was openly pining for Alicia. Frederick would be in over his head if he rxed any further. Instantly, Alicia''s mouth puckered up. Liar! Liar! Big fat liar! If she had known, she wouldn''t have wasted her feelings. With her seemingly throwing a tantrum, Frederick''s tone then eased up. "Be good. I promise you everything except this, okay?" At that, Alicia growled gamely, "Then starting today, I''m going to sleep at my mom''s house!" In an instant, Frederick''s face darkened again. "Alicia..." She was clearly picking a fight with him. From his tone of voice, she knew he would disagree with her. Exasperated, Alicia turned her head to the window and ignored him. Unable to cope with her petty nature, Frederick tidied her shirt that slipped off her shoulders. He stroked her hair helplessly and started the car. Chviously, he could fulfill her wish but he didn''t want to! If he had known, he wouldn''t have said it so boldly. Inexplicably, he became unreasonable twice. Just then, the car started gradually. Frederick felt appeased when he swept a nce at the pretty figure beside him. However, neither of the two noticed a pair of eyes following them... Just as Jeremy came out, the two of them were just about to get into the car. Because of the distance, position, andangle, he couldn''t watch the whole scene. All he saw: was thedtwo kissing passionately and ie part where Alicia ooked out of the window. Jeremy derived a different meaning from ths scene... He thought that Alicia was forced into the rtionship! The rtionship between the two was not what it appeared to be! Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org After all, people tend to pretend in front of others. After what Frederick and Alicia did in the car in private, everything seemed more evident to Jeremy. Walking out slowly, Jeremy''s dropped fists balled up and the veins on the backs of his hands were clearly visible. Why? Why did it have to be Frederick? If it had been someone else from a different city, he might stand a chance. But, Frederick''s power in Casterwich City was not to be underestimated. Hence, Jeremey was clearly on the losing end. Apart from ying the game with all his might, it seemed that all he could do was to wait... Along the way, Alicia''s gaze was directed out of the window. asionally when she got tired, she''d turn to the side and sulked. At the red light, the car gradually came to a stop. Frederick habitually turned his head to look at her. Although her figure was reflected in the car window, Alicia pursed her lips and made faces. "What are you~ looking 4t7 I don''t want to look at you! You''re such an unreasonable person! Unreasonable indeed!¡± ¡®she thotight inwardly. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org NS) Since her back was facing Frederick, she was able to use her hands and mouth. She would asionally pinch her cheeks, tug on her lips or even stick her tongue out like a puppy. As Frederick looked at the reflection, he was amused and couldn''t help but chuckle. Raising his hand, he then stroked her long, cascading hair. Like stroking a beloved pet, he even stroked ording to the wave of her hair. Unhappy with the touch, Alicia turned back and pushed him away. giving him a hard stare. "Hmph!" Alicia pouted all the way back home. Even before Frederick stopped the car, she unbuckled her seat belt and jumped out of the car without looking back. When she got-{o the door and entered the code, she realized she didn''t have her keys. On the way out, she didn notice that Frederick had locked the doors. Moreover, only Fredefick''s palm print on the~ toushscreen pad could open¡¯ the ofily door to their house. Lontent belongs to NovelDrama.Org She trotted all the way over here and ended up waiting for him at the door. Alicia was annoyed by the thought. Angrily, she raised her foot and kicked the door twice. "Stupid door! Stupid door!" How dare a stupid door bully her as well! Frederick was amused. Stepping forward, he wrapped his arm around her waist and nted a kiss on her cheek. As soon as his palm rested on the screen, the clicking sound of the lock activating came from the door. "Don''t be angry. It doesn''t matter if the door is broken but if it hurts your feet, I''ll be heartbroken.¡± While opening the door, Frederick coaxed her. However, Alicia was still fuming with rage. Pursing her lips and not saying anything, she scuffled her way upstairs. Behind her, Frederick chuckled with joy. What a sweetheart she was. She looked adorable even when angry! How could he possibly not love her? Love? With such an abrupt word running through his mind, Frederick''s pace came to a halt. Standing in the middle of the stairs, his eyes unconsciously looked upwards. Had he really fallen in love with this woman? There was no doubt that he liked her, but what about love? Chapter 296 Chapter 296 Still, why did the thought of this word give him a sweet feeling? Frederick found out that he was surprisingly not repulsed by the idea. Did he fall in love with a woman so easily? It was unbelievable! What did he love about her then? Pretty? Proud? Capricious? Lovely? Rude? As the voices of doubt and certainty collided in his head, his eyes froze as he looked at her who was still in a mood, tugging at the hangers in the bedroom. Clutching a change of clothes and pajamas, Alicia then turned to the bathroom. Her steps were wide and hurried, not at alldylike... Frederick watched her all the way into the bathroom. Cnly with the sound of rushing water did he enter the bedroom. Sitting on the mini sofa in front of the bed, the corner of his eyes rested on the bathroom door. She was indeed beautiful, rude but lovely! She was well-behaved and delightful. Even when she wasn''t, she wasn''t obnoxious. In the end, Frederick concluded that she was perfect for him! With her around, he was always happy. Even if she were to anger him, he''d still be happy. Perhaps. he was really in love with her. He was in love with a woman who wasn''t elegant, not even the quiet, beautiful, gentle,dylike type he had outlined in his dreams. Except for her beauty, it seemed that she didn''t fit the type he dreamed of in every way. Still, it was at this point that Frederick realized that she was irreceable! Meanwhile, Alicia was about to lose her cool and her cheeks puffed up when she walked out only to see Frederick sitting frozen at the end of the bed with a grin on his face. Hmph! How dare he base his pleasure on her pain! Giving him a sharp nce, Alicia then walked past him to the bed. At that, Frederick snapped back to attention. Getting up, he then took his pajamas and went into the bathroom Having figured this out, Frederick was suddenly in a good mood. Then, as he came out of the shower, he saw her wrapped in the nket with her body curled up. Smiling, he edged his way over to the bed. After lying down, he then pressed himself against Alicia Squirming, Alicia''s body shrank. Her resistance was unmistakable. However, Frederick reached out and held her whole. His good mood was not affected at all. Holding her tightly, he lowered his head and dropped a kiss on her shoulder. "Ally..." Shrinking further, Alicianded her fists on him. "You didn''t keep your word! I don''t want to talk to youl¡± Although he knew she was angry with him, he understood that there was nopromise on her transfer. If he gave others a chance, he would be cutting his own throat! Therefore, he increased the force of his hand and ignored the words she said. "What kind of wedding would you like?" Such a sudden question caused Alicia''s heart to jerk and she froze reflexively. Time seemed to pause at this moment. Even her resisting stopped. As her head slowly popped out of the nket, she slowly turned around and gazed straight into his eyes. What did he... just say? A wedding? With their eyes locked, Frederick stared at her intently. His deep, dark eyes had long since lost their coldness. "What kind of wedding would you like? In a church? On the beach? ? Indoor and outdoor? A simple wedding or a grand one?" She didn''t expect him to ask such a question. For a while, her mind went buzzing. From the moment they received their marriage certificate, their rtionship tas limited to behind closed doers. Even in Alicia''s ~~ consciousness, the two of them had spent most of their time in bed. Their usual conversation wag also harmless banter. Therefore: she was surprised, confused, conflicted, and panicked by his sudden and serious question. Was he only asking for fun or... Legally speaking, they were already married. He even started to acknowledge her in front of his friends too. Was he trying to give her a wedding at this moment? With vague anticipation, Alicia was afraid that she was daydreaming. The two of them were at odds with each other at the moment. Therefore, Alicia thought he might just be trying to coax her. However, she didn''t mind talking about it as she felt that the change of topic showed an improvement between the two of them. Therefore, as angry as she was, she deliberated thoughtfully. "l want a simple but meaningful one!" "Huh?" "It doesn''t matter where it''s held. I don''t need a lot of people to attend either. As long as we have friends and family to give us their blessings, that''s enough. A wedding is just a formality and the level of grandeur does not mean the level of happiness, right? It''s not the vows that matter. It''s the action that matters, isn''t it?" What was the point of reciting exaggerated wedding promations? Doing so was not even as practical as having a meal! She didn''t dare to expect them to be together for the rest of their lives. She only hoped that they could be honest and sincere with each other when they were together. If they were to stop loving each other one day, they would cut the knot as smoothly as they tied it. She would have noints. What was the use of a beautiful wedding if he couldn''t give her happiness? What a thorough mind she had. If it was before, Frederick would prefer a woman with a simple mind. He wouldn''t like the kind of woman who came home locked in constant strife. It was better to be silly and simple! But currently, Frederick found it more interesting to live with a smart woman. There were many things that a smart woman could agree on, and with such a woman, it was easy to deal with problems. Not to mention that such a woman would not throw a temper irrationally. Lowering his head and burying his fingers in her hair, Frederick rubbed the tip of her nose and gave her a deep kiss. "I will be responsible for my woman. I will give her the life she wants and give her everything I can!" Alicia''s heart fluttered. She was in a momentary trance as the kiss landed passivnately on her lips. The atmosphere¡¯ was beautiful at this ¡é instant. Although she was still O burnifg with anger, she didn''t push him-away. She remembered when she-put on a sanitary pad I because s h a Fie didn''t want him to touch her and e left in anger. At that time, the two most fell out. After that time, she understood that the matter could not be argued. It was, after all, a different matter. Subconsciously, she still belonged to Frederick. After the strenuous exercise to fulfill Frederick''s desires, Alicia stuck her arm out. "You''re bullying me again! No more of that! You''re bossy and unreasonable. You don''t keep your word!¡± Pushing him away, Alicia went into the bathroom with a huff. At that, Frederick sighed helplessly. He should quit while he was ahead.Owned by N?velDrama.Org. Aftering out and climbing back into bed, Alicia, despite her anger, rolled up half the nket and snuggled inte-his arms. Women were by nature afraid of the cold, while men were naturally more = heaty She always slept or exceptionally well when she was wittr him. This was apletely different experience frorgthe one she had with her mother. The two often had to take turns sleeping. Even when she did fall asleep, Alicia tended to dress well with something to hold in her hand, otherwise, she could not have a good rest. Content Snuggled close, Alicia and Frederick were both incredibly contented. Gradually, tiredness set in and they soon fell asleep Chapter 297 Chapter 297 The next day, Alicia opened her eyes and began to feel depressed again at the thought of reporting to Scaver International. Brushing her teeth in the bathroom, she looked sideways at Frederick. Her gaze nearly burned two holes through him. It was a good thing she didn''t give him a few kicks, let alone breakfast Meanwhile, Frederick was self-aware. He got ready and then headed to the office for breakfast. While Alicia was changing her clothes, Frederick noticed that instead of her previous positive and sunny disposition, she was full of unhappiness. At that, he felt as if something was weighing on his heart. He felt very ufortable. He then went forward and hugged her. "You should try to work at Soaver International first. If you''re really not used to being there... we''ll talk about it then.¡± "If I really feel ufortable there, will you let me leave?¡± Turning back, Alicia pouted with a pitiful lock on her face. Pinching her face, Frederick regretted being frank and outspoken. If he said yes, she would give up right away. However, he felt guilty when he saw her unhappy. "Given your ability to adapt, you''ll get used to it. I''m sure you''ll do fine!" Maybe she would even prosper there! What job was there that she couldn''t handle? Sales promotion, counter girl, designer ¡ª which did she not do outstandingly well? She could even sell rubber even though her main job was as a trantor. Well, he sure was good at puttingbels on her. He was wicked! Wicked indeed! All he did was convince her to work for him. After all this talk, he still hadn''t promised her anything. Aliciained inwardly. He said it for nothing! ring at him fiercely, Alicia looked away and grunted. All he said was nonsense! "You better not dare try anything cheeky again. If you don''t want to stay at Soaver International,e back and be a full-time housewife. If that happens, I''ll get four bodyguards to follow you around the clock.¡± With her teeth clenched, Alicia didn''t even bother grunting anymore. Instead, she turned sideways. Having seen that, Frederick took her by the wrist. "Where are you going? Did you hear what I just said?" Turning back, Alicia angrily shook off his hand. "Yes, President Clements! I''m going to report to the office now! Are you satisfied?" How annoying! How dare he threaten her? "Ally..." Just as Frederick was about to speak again, he saw Alicia turn around in a huff and get her bag. She then brushed past him with her bag in a quick stride and walked out without even looking at him. With a dry smile and a twitch at the corner of his mouth, Frederick fell speechless. Soon after, there was the sound of a car engine starting outside the door. Frederick froze. She actually left that early? She must be fuming with rage! Picking up his cell phene, he dialled Chet''s number. Meanwhile, the Randolph family was overwhelmed by a gloomy atmosphere early in the morning. After returning the night before, Danica was in a bad mood. She locked herself in her room and drank a lot of wine. It was midnight when she finished crying and fell asleep drunk. When she opened her eyes the next morning, she was dizzy and haggard. Her face was deadly pale as if a dark aura covered her. Dressed in her housecoat, she went downstairs in a disheveled state "Mrs. Andrews, can you make me some soup? For breakfast, I''d like some oyster porridge. Ch yes, and cook me some bird''s nest with less sugar.¡± "Yes, Miss."Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. With Ivy Andrews, the maid, retreating, Danica then headed over to the other side of the sofa. "Dad, good morning.¡± Just as she sat down, a newspaper was thrown in front of her. "Look at you! Why don''t you clean up a little beforeing down? No wonder you haven''t made any progress after so long!" Kieran Randolph, Danica''s father, spoke with a look of discontent. "With how you look now, what interest can a man have when he sees you? Look! No wonder an arrogant man like Frederick doesn''t reconsider his previous rtionship and instead, went after a woman with more challenge. Can''t you put a little more thought into it?" Danica was already upset when she was rejected the night before, but at this instant, even her father talked to her in such a tone. With her eyes lowered, the image of Frederick and a woman kissing on the street came into her view. Reaching out, she picked up the newspaper. "Crazy for love: Mr. Clements chases after a young woman!" The man in the photo was undoubtedly Frederick, and only the woman''s silhouette was visible because of the angle and backlighting. Even so, Danica saw that the woman locked like Alicia. Still, she wasn''t sure of it. There were two photos in the newspaper. One was obviously Frederick holding the woman in his arms and.farcibly kissing her, while~ his armsalmostpletely covered the woiman''s head. The other was of him hdlding a bouquet while the watnan''s hands were behind her back as if she was refusiig him. Behind them was a bright bus stop sign. The painting of a couple behind them was beautiful too... Content belongs to Danica couldn''t imagine that Frederick, such a cold man, would act so crazy on the streets. Even when they used to be in love, he was very restrained in front of other people. At that time, it was even considered intimate if they cuddled. Even behind closed doors, he didn''t seem like someone who would act so passionately. Grabbing her hair, Danica''s thoughts were in a frenzy. How could this happen? For someone as noble and resistant to women as Frederick was, he should not have condescended and forced himself into a rtionship. Suddenly, Danica was shocked to realize that she didn''t seem to know him anymore. Stimted by panic, she unconsciously mumbled, "What is this?" "What do you mean? It''s clearly written there, isn''t it? Frederick is pursuing another woman! What have you been doing every day for so long since you got back? Don''t you know the situation of our family? If you don''t work hard, you won''t have enough to eat soon. You can forget the bird''s nest as well!" "Don''t you know him well? Can''t you hurry up and get close to him? I''m nning to invest in some short- term stocks Since he is a financial. connoisseur, he must have insiderc information. I heard that he bought stocks ast year, and in just three day: he made over three hundred rpiflion dors! I have beenthinking. My investments in busin¨¦sses are too slow to produce results. If it goes on like this, all that money is of no use. But, if I can win a bet, I can almost get by." "Danica, you have to find a way to invite him home for a meal! Even if it''s just a short visit, it''ll do. Frederick possesses intense political power. If we can get on his goed side, our family could take a turn for the better. You have to work harder. What''s the use of you staying at home every day?¡± Kieran spoke with a lock of hatred as if he saw gold disappearing from his hands. If anyone else were to be in his position, they would have felt anxious as well. Danica was already feeling bad, and currently, she was being told off by her father, therefore she was even more furious. With one sweep of her hands, she threw the newspaper away. "Did I not try? Do I not want to be with him? If you hadn''t asked me to leave him for 850 million six years ago, would we''be in this situation? ow, he''s {fe one who doesn''t want. mel Do you think a man like him =~ woulddack women? We''ve beep¡± apartor six years! I didn''t wait for him: I betrayed him and lefthim. What right do I have to ask him for anything now? You want me to get him back, but is he the kind of person I can get back just by trying? f I could, I would have dragged him back long ago instead of staying at home crying every day!¡± Chapter 298 Chapter 298 When Danica first gave up Frederick, she felt a little reluctant. At present, Frederick had soared to great heights! There was nothing mere painful and ridiculous in this world than having the person she once gave up bing unreachable currently. At this point, nobody could understand Danica''s feelings, nor could they feel worse than she did. However, instead of pitying her, they were all pushing her and peeking at her embarrassment. If this news got out, her phone might explode with notifications again! Although her so-called friends in the past had booed her with concern, which one of them hadn''t paid attention to this matter? Every time they chatted, they either asked her about her wedding or invited her out. They were either trying to use her as a bridge to hook up with Frederick or make fun of her. In fact, there weren''t many secrets in this circle.Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. The more those people envied her before, the more they enjoyed her misery at present. But, it just happened that even Frederick had turned away from her... Faced with such pressure, Danica felt out of breath every day. Why would she not want to get back with him? The point was, Frederick wasn''t giving her a chance. Even on non- personal asions, she couldn''t find a chance to see him! With her sharp nails piercing her palm, she couldn''t hold back her inner madness. Just as she closed her eyes in sorrow, Kieran''s fiery voice sounded. "Are you ming me now? Didn''t you agree to the decision back then as well? The 20 million dors all went into your pocket! If you hadn''t misbehaved and listened to us three years ago, you wouldn''t have ended up like this today. You were cheated on by a gigolo back then, for goodness sake! I''ve never seen a woman as dumb as you. Not to mention that you''ve now gotten yourself into this mess. You have to understand that you are the noble Miss Randolph only if the Randolph family is around. If the Randolph family goes down, forget Frederick, even a security guard will look down on you! Do you still want to get married? Or are you ready to go out on the street to set up a stall?¡± Cpening her eyes abruptly, Danica couldn''t believe that she was so worthless to Kieran. Just then, Cam, Danica''s mother, came out. "What are you two arguing about so early in the morning? The servants are watching!" "Look at what you''ve taught your daughter! She has grown up and mes us for everything! Qurpany is going bankrupt and she''s acting all arrogant. Who else is going to help us unconditionally now if not Frederick? It''s toote for an alliance now! People aren''t stupid. Who hasn''t received the news by now? After all, there is no concealing the truth. Don''t you understand how snobbish people are nowadays? We are robbing Peter to repay Paul! Cur family now maintains only thest facade of honor in Casterwich City. All our branches out there are copsing!¡± Kieran reprimanded with a flinch. In fact, they had experienced this kind of thing before. Therefore, how could Danica not understand how serious this matter was? Danica knew that Kieran was right. Lowering her eyes and suppressing her anger, she felt very aggrieved. Still. she had tried her best! "All right! All right! What''s the use of you lecturing her? We should help her think of something else. Let''s go eat first..." Persuasively, Cam pushed Kieran away. Taking a step, Kieran muttered under his breath, "What can I do then? What a disappointment!" Turning around, Cam took Danica''s hand "Don''t me your father. Danica, you are our only daughter. To be frank, we did all thigfo you. Only if our amily is good will you be able to marry a better man in the future. Even ifit''s not Frederick you''re ~~ marrying in the future, you don''t wantto be too aggravated, right? Men wouldn''t only want a-wife with ooks; they want someori¨¦ who is capable too. In this regard, you have an advantage. There''s always a way out. Besides, Frederick does not have a wandering eye, right?" Although outsiders might not know the Clements family''s past in much detail, the Randolph family does. Frederick''s resistance and wariness of women were unshakable. "lt may not be easy for him to love a woman, but how much harder is it to make him hate one? Danica, think about your past with him. You shouldn¡¯ betoo hasty. The key now, is for yourto stay calm and no S screw things up! As long as things don''tyo wrong, you have a chance. Wher you left him back ther, he was surrounded by beautiful women. But to him, aren''t you still the most special one? Men tend to think the grass is always greener on the other side. Maybe one day, he wil suddenly remember you. After all, the first love is always the most memorable." Stroking Danica''s hair, Cam¡¯s eyes shed with a stern coldness. "You could take him back then, let alone now. Men, all they care about is the little things. Battles will never be sessful without sufficient preparation. You have to put this matter first. The longer this matter drags on, the worse it will be for our family. If there is a way out, why would we make it so difficult for our baby girl? Let''s eat first! Don''t be angry with your father over this. He''s quite foolish when he is anxious.¡± In a better mood, Danica smiled. "I understand, Mom.¡± Turning around, Danica walked to the dining room with a slightly downcast expression. She didn''t notice the corners of Cami¡¯s lips falling at the same time once she left... Meanwhile, Alicia, who had a twenty-dor breakfast, was still fuming with rage. "Bugger! Putting me in a bad mood and making me wasting money!" The price of this breakfast was extravagantly costly to her. But no matter how much she dawdled, she couldn''t avoid it in the end. She was sure that that jerk would lock her up as a full-time housewife if she escaped. Hence, Alicia''s car pulled up in front of Soaver International right on time. "Hello, I''m the new employee reporting for duty...¡± Although the security guard had already received the notice, he couldn''t help but take extra nces at her. "Miss nchard, right? Pleasee in!" Why did she look so familiar to him? It was as if he had seen her somewhere before. Picking up the receiver of the internalndline, the security guard wondered for a good while. Just as Alicia entered the lobby and wondered where to go, a familiar figure came straight up to her. Stopping in front of her, Chet nodded respectfully. "Miss nchard, I''ll take you to the International Affairs Department.¡± Reaching out to indicate the direction of the elevator, Chet introduced thepany to her as he led the way. "Soaver International has a total of one hundred and one floors. The three underground floors are for parking and utility rooms, while the upper ny- eight and ny floors above are for external sightseeing, mainly for the various restaurants Soaver International has invested in. You can get bird''s eye view of the._ whole Cgsterwich City and enjoy the best fged up there. Take the exterior 5) [\ elevator and there is a sig htseeing bridge. The second to the fifth floor are the various service departments, including various partner banks and financial centers. The sixth floor to the eightieth floor is basically the company''s sales department, nning department, key divisions, as well as restaurants, meeting rooms, business clubs, and so on. Further up are the offices and restrooms of the supervisors on each floor. The 88th and 89th floors are the president''s exclusive office and rest area. People are not lowed to go up there without permission. The International Affairs Department is mainly on the 62nd and 63rd floors. Every five floors are equipped with a departmental data room, printing room, and a series of rted services.¡± job] Chapter 299 Chapter 299 Along the way, Chet dutifully exined the surroundings while Alicia listened. She didn''t concentrate on what he was saying as she had no intention of staying here for long. On the contrary, she mentally cursed Frederick. She, therefore, acted calm on the surface. "Oh" Just as she replied, the doors of the lift opened. She looked up and the words "Floor 83" emzoned next to "International Affairs Department¡± came into view. Walking out through the door, Alicia seemed to remember something before she said in a low voice, "Thanks!" "My pleasure.¡± A smile was returned before Chet guided her toward the office hall off to the side. As soon as they entered, a mor was noted in the hall, followed by various unsolicited greetings. "Mr. Reynes..." "Good day, Mr. Reynes!" "Mmm!" Nodding in response, Chet headed straight for the office inside. Following behind, Alicia couldn''t help but roll her eyes. Chet really resembled someone. He was probably Frederick''s duplicate! However, that showed how much influence Chet had in thepany as well. "Who is she? Why is she behind Mr. Reynes?" "She''s quite pretty! She''s not a new assistant or a colleague, is she?" "No way. Whenever thepany recruits someone, there are several rounds of interviews. How can we not have heard anything?" "Right? What''s more, a beautiful woman is the first taboo of thepany. She should have passed five or six interviews to get in. If she didn''t pass any interviews, how could she enter thepany straight away?" Just then, various curious, ogling, and whispering discussions came Alicia''s way. Despite all the mutterings behind her, she wasrgely deaf to them. Sweeping around therge, neatly organized office with its mountains of paperwork, she felt nothing but an indescribable pressure. Just as she reached the office door, a calmlooking, slightly older but beautiful woman stepped out. "Mr. Reynes, it''s a pleasure to wee you here. Why did you have toe all the way here when you could have just called?¡± "Miss Giselle, I''m just carrying out my duty! This is our new trantor, Alicia nchard, who specializes in Russian. For the time being. she will be working in the International Affairs Department to familiarize herself with thepany''s businesses and processes. Later, when the Russian Department is established, there might be another arrangement for her. Miss Giselle, you will be in charge of her. From now on, she will be part of your team.¡± With a gesture from Chet, Alicia understood what he meant and greeted with a smile, "Miss Giselle, nice to meet you!" Clearly taken aback, Giselle quickly responded and smiled broadly. "Mr. Reynes, you''ve sent us great help. I''ll make sure she''s well trained.¡± Waving her hand, she then ordered. "Lynn, please take Miss nchard to her preferred seat. Then, go to the office andplete the onboarding process and pick up some office supplies." With Alicia out of the way, Giselle then tried to find out, "Mr. Reynes, what is Miss nchard''s... status?" She was the manager of the International Affairs Department. The recruitment process was the same for all departments and she was well aware of that. The number of employees in each department was nned and regted. Unless there was a change in her department or a major increase in business, she was not eligible to apply to the Human Resources Department for recruitment. Once her listed requirements were approved, HR would send out a notification. The submitted resumes were then screened by both HR and her. Finally, the interviewers would include her, the Head of Personnel, and a random hearing supervisor. Interviewees were only eligible to ept the job if they had passed all the interviews. Not to mention, after the probationary period, the big boss would have to sign off the new employee before he or she could be a regr employee Alicia obviously didn''t go through any screening. This was an unprecedented situationOwned by N?velDrama.Org. Although there were specially- handled employees at Soaver International: most of them were managerrent people or technical peop eth special talents and were well-knbwn. While tranting was a technical job, Giselle''s department had no shortage of people-like her. Alicia''s being shoved int&"her department was baffling. Content belongs to "What status? What do you mean by this, Miss Giselle?" Raising his eyes. Chet could only pretend to be confused. If anyone knew that the president had brought his wife into thepany. things would blow up! Locking at his serious lock, Giselle was confused. Did she overthink? "What I mean is... Is she not very good at English and she should learn more first?" The implication was that she would not be allowed to work and would be given an idle job in the name of learning. Chet didn''t dare to make the decision. Frederick had ordered him to ce Alicia in the International Affairs Department to help her settle down as quickly as possible. Perhaps Frederick had meant that she should be given a foothold here. Chet didn''t know anything about the specifics of the situation. After a moment''s contemtion, he said, "Once she''s on your staff, she''s on your payroll. Don''t you know how to put her to work, Miss Giselle?" In fact, Chet had only passed the buck to her. But having heard that, Giselle took it as a sign that Alicia was to be treated like a normal employee. With that in mind, she stood up straight. "Yes, I understand what needs to be done.¡± Soaver International never kept idle people. Even the probationary period and employee appraisals were just as strict. Since Alicia was to be treated normally, it didn''t matter if she could pass the probationary period. The two of them then chatted for a while longer. Thepany was incredibly efficient as Alicia was already back, holding a document box and some office supplies. Before leaving, Chet went to check out the seat she had chosen. She was sitting in the corner, with the window behind her and a colleague on one side of the partition. The aisle she was in wasrgely empty. It was quite quiet. After a nce, he said, "Miss nchard, why don''t you sit at the opposite side? Theputers there should be better equipped.¡± There were four seats in each cubicle, along with a deskputer. Perhaps the first two seats had been empty for toateng and had apparently been used for public records. The seats were covered ~~ with doctiments. Meanwhile, the other fwo seats at the back were alsoequipped withputers. AltRough all the seats were ¡°actually the same, Chet noticed that one seat was closer to thendline. With a slight turn of the chair, Alicia''s hand should be able to reach it. That would make things easier for her, he thought. In the meantime, he made a note of the extension number 8032 that was affixed to the landline. Alicia didn''t care about any of this. She just picked the nearest seat to her. When he said it would be good to sit opposite, she moved her things over. Once she was settled, Chet went back to his office After Alicia briefly tidied up, everyone in the r rose following a few ps from Giselle "Everyone, this is our new beautiful colleague, Miss Alicia nchard. Let''s get to know each other!" Alicia felt good as she exchanged pleasantries and greetings. People from bigpanies were quite well-mannered! That thought didn''tst long before the mood changed. Suddenly, a shrill voice reached her. "What countrydid you study in? Which university did you graduate from? Are you used to American or~ British ERglish? Didyoudoa ¡ª < mastess or a Ph.D.? What''s your ma jor?" "Why do your clothes fook soxmuch like L.M. Couture''s? It''s a Krbek-off, isn''t it?¡± Content belongs to "What is your rtionship with Mr. Reynes? Why did he send you in? What is your field of expertise? Electrical, energy, communications, or technology? We have many sectors in this department!¡± Chapter 300 Chapter 300 They acted one way in public and another in private. As soon as Giselle left, the expression and tone of these people changedpletely. All the goodwill Alicia had felt from her new colleague was instantly erased. Even the thought of making do was gone from her mind. Sure enough, everything was just as she had thought it would be. The more pressure andpetition there was, the more intense theparisons for sure. In apany as prestigious as Soaver International, even an ordinary employee would act as if he or she were on a pedestal. Therefore, it was to be expected that things would be this way within thepany. In front of Alicia were several women wearing uniform ck jackets and white shirts with short ck skirts. At first nce, they all looked like ordinary suits, but on closer inspection, they were all dressed differently. Some of the suits had been made to fit well at the waist. Some had white blouses with lowpels, and some skirts were not just shorter but had also obviously been reced with slim, stretchy fabrics. Of course, the subtle touches of sparkling diamond buttons, brooches and nes were not to be missed too. Along the way, Alicia had learned that the International Affairs Department staff, who were required to work in the field at all times, did not require a uniform dress code. However, they were to have professional suits, preferably in dark colors. Perhaps thepany thought that dark colors would give others a deep and dignified impression of them Several young women were also clearly wearing various designer brands, including Chanel earrings, Longines diamond watches. Alicia noticed that there were LV bags on the table as well. She could sense strongly that they wereparing themselves to her. In fact, from the way they spoke, Alicia could sense vague contempt in their questioning. Perhaps, they couldn''t decide on the reason for her sudden arrival, therefore they gave her some face. If she told them everythingter, they would put on a grim face instead. It was at this point that Alicia made her decision; she didn''t even want to consider staying anymore. Since they didn''t want to be proper friends with her, she didn''t have to be hypocritical in dealing with them Pretending to be confused, she said, "What country? I don''t even have a passport! My dream is to go to Moscow. I graduated from St. Abbott University. I''m not very good at French and I learned it in school. I think I have a Grade 6 French certificate. I had to take French in Grade 6 three times before I barely passed. I have a deep impression of that." With that, she locked down at the clothes she was wearing. "Is this dress of mine a premium brand''s? What is L.M. Couture? I''ve never heard of it. Is it expensive? My uncle gave me this dress! I don''t know if it''s a knock-off but as long as I''mfortable in it, I''l be fine." "And what''s this electrical and sectors thing you''re talking about? Can you make it clearer for me? I''m a bit confused.¡± Her words left several people dumbfounded. Meanwhile, Jennifer Gabby, who was the prettiest looking girl in the room, was a bit bbergasted and squealed "Oh, my God! What the hell is going on? How on earth did you get in here? Why were you put in International Affairs? Did youe in here to hold us back?" At this moment, the few women who originally had smiles on their faces also started to look cross-eyed, full of disdain and doubt. "We mainly deal with external affairs. Our daily externalmunication work, including emails, are sometimes in foreignnguages, including French It took you three times to pass French in Grade 67 How did you manage to join Soaver International?" "When did ourpany start hiring people with such bad taste? She''s like a vixen! She was not sent by a rivalpany to mess us up, was she?" "What kind of connections are you relying on to get in?" Squinting and muttering, a few of them were clearly still a bit scandalized. Who would believe that such a person could get in without connections? Alicia didn''t shirk either. She answered whatever they asked, "l sent in a resume and thepany let me in."Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org. With a sharp p on the head, another woman screamed, "Has the HR fallen under some kind of spell? Cr are they asleep? How can someone like that be personally sent in by Mr. Reynes?" "Did you mean Chet?" Nodding her head, Alicia added fuel to the fire. "He''s such a nice guy! I met him downstairs and he gave me a tour because he knew I didn''t know my way around on my first day. Oh, yeah! What''s his number? I have to thank him!" The next thing she knew, a buzz followed by a flurry of nk stares came in unison. "Who do you think you are to ask for Mr. Reynes'' number?" "You''ve just gotten lucky!" "There''s a six- month probationary period at Soaver International. You''ll have to work your way up thedder. Hopefully, you won''t leave in a week. Otherwise, you''ll set a new record! After all, the lowest probationary record in Scaver International so far is three months..." "Heh." Sure enough, within three minutes, arge part of the crowd surrounding Alicia disappeared and thest few left were all men "Miss nchard, my name is Bradley Finn. Everyone here calls me Brad. Don''t take what they say to heart. They''re only jealous of your beauty. It''s nice to meet you. Why don''t you take my number? You can call me if you need me." "Sure, thank you." Kindness was always returned tenfold. Alicia''s treated both sexes equally. Although she had little affection for the slightly plump man in front of her, she had basic manners. Therefore, she did not mind exchanging phone numbers. Ancther man, gentle-looking and also in a suit with sses, was quite nice as well. The two had just exchanged numbers when Jennifer''s sarcastic voice could be heard. "Pablo! What are you doing? We''re waiting for you to sign! Gee, has our high- flying ¡®international geek¡¯ been seduced by a vixen as well? Do you still want the order award or not?" "Jennifer, why are you talking like that?" The name Jennifer really matched her. Before Alicia''s arrival, Jennifer was the farous sultry beauty of the. company''s International Affairs N Department. She was the number one goddess in the eyes of many men. 1"As a result, she had avery arrogant attitude and often treated men horribly. Pablo Hector, on the other hand, seemed gentle but was slightly shy. However, when he was at work, it was a different story. Pablo was so. talented and quick-witted that he: was knewn in the Department of Interdational Affairs as the = international executioner¡¯. As a result, he was a well- known figure in the department. He was also known as the ¡®geek¡¯ because he never talked to girls but often spent his free time with books. Content belongs to swnovel.ne Yet, he didn''t care much! He and Jennifer were partners on many asions, and the two worked quite well together. Jennifer was very fond of him. Therefore, after seeing the way he treated Alicia, she was furious and even her tone turned nasty. With the sudden coldness around her, Alicia was not amused. Raising a slightly mocking smile, she then wiped the table clean and slouched down When there was work to be done, she would act ordingly. Otherwise, she would just stay andze around. She was merely here to muck in and muck out anyway. Having figured that out, Alicia rested her chin and stared nkly at theputer. asionally when she got tired, she would look up at the busy people walking around to relieve her boredom. When it was nearing ten o''clock, she was given a thick copy of thepany''s byws to read through. She finally had something to do! However, as she had no intention of staying. she only flipped through it briefly. Time crawled when one was wretched. She felt tortured every second of the day. Yawning, she scanned the time and realized that not even half an hour had passed. Alicia felt sleepy as hell. It was then that she remembered the TV series "Bored to Death¡±. Perhaps one could really be bored to death! What a bore... After sitting for less than a morning. her body already felt sore all over. How was she going to get through the rest of the day? What a misery! After getting up and stretching, Alicia took out the cup she carried with her as she slipped away to the pantry. As her seat was in the innermost corner, she wandered past every employee along the way. As soon as she left the room, there was a loud mor and the mming of papers "What''s wrong with her? We''re busy here and she''s so free." "She''s new and clearly doesn''t know any rules! What do you expect her to do? With that attitude, she probably won''t even pass the test!" "I wonder what''s wrong with the HR department. # How could they recruit such a person and put her in our > department?¡± "Don''t be so harsh. She speaks manynguages and usedtio be a professional trantor. It seems like she''s only a temporary ifffern in our department, ¡°Content belongs to "We don''t need such an employee. Why did anyone even hire her? Is this a joke?" "Her expertise is not what we need at all. And there''s no way ourpany would spend money hiring an expensive trantor for nothing!¡± "She''s sozy, and it''s irritating to watch. She even sways when she walks!" "Jennifer, what''s wrong with you today? Why are you being so mean and always deliberately targeting her? You walk with more of a sway than she does! You''re not jealous that she has a better figure and looks, are you?" As soon as Brad''s words were out of his mouth, Jennifer mmed a stack of papers at him. "Why would I be jealous of a loser? Only you men are so limber and simple-minded that you care about such things. What''s so goodlooking about her? She''s just like us, with one nose and two eyes. I don''t give a d*mn about her!¡± "Jennifer, you are more talented and better looking! You guys are just sick of the old. Who in the wholepany canpare to Jennifer''s devilish body? Can''t you see all the rich heirs sending her flowers and blocking her way every day?¡± Meanwhile, Alicia had just reached the door when she heard the vitriolic discussioning from inside. Helplessly, she looked up at the ceiling and couldn''t help but let out a long sigh. Sure enough, she was sidelined after all. It was all because of that d*mned Frederick! It wasn''t easy to fit into a new circle. She hadn''t even done anything yet and she was already disliked. "Ahem..." After a few coughs to remind them of her presence, she slowed her pace and wandered back to her seat. If she couldn''t do anything to prevent it, she might as well sit back and enjoy it. With her mind made up, Alicia continued to bum time. Flipping through the books in her hands, she watched for movement around her. As long as she knew her enemy, she need not fear the results of a hundred battles. She couldn''t just sit in this hellish cage and wait to die. Soan, the clock struck twelve and Alicia instantly sat up straight. It was time for lunch! Finally, something to make her feel a little happier! Chapter 301 Chapter 301 Likewise, soon after the bell rang, the office''s tense atmosphere was reced by a sense of liberation and rxed pleasure "What''s good for lunch today?" "Yesterday''s braised aubergine was so good! I wonder if they''ll make it again today." "Let''s hurry and get in line. If we go early, we can get a good seat. I hope the canteen chef will serve the fish steak soon! It''s not fattening. When was thest time we had it?" "Who are you asking? Aren''t you the one who eats it all the time? I didn''t even get a chance to try it! Also, isn''t fried food fattening? Gee!" Laughing and joking, several women piled out through the door. Meanwhile, as Jennifer held her lipstick and touched up her makeup, Alicia couldn''t help but stare. Weren''t they going for lunch? Shouldn''t Jennifer remove her makeup instead? As Alicia watched them all leave the office, she was still wondering. "s, JT Trantion Services is better after all! Even though the food there isn''t as good, with Mira and Daisy around, I never have to worry about not having a seat or getting a good meal..." A mental wail followed before Alicia cleared the table and got ready to fill her stomach too. Thest time she had been here was a beautiful memory. This time, every step she took felt like a thousand pounds of misery. Although Soaver International was a bigpany, news traveled fast, especially when it came to the scarcity of beautiful women. Within just one morning, almost the entire building knew that a superbly beautiful trantor had arrived in the International Affairs Department. Of course, all sorts of rumors about her were going around. At this point, various versions of her story were avable everywhere in thepany. Due to therge number of employees in Soaver International, there were eight canteens avable. Although the dishes may not always be necessarily the same every day, they were simr. After all, the food ingredients here were all delivered by the samepany. All the food here was of high standards! Thepany did not restrict which canteen the employees must eat in, but most would choose the ane closest to their workce Naturally, after reading thepany¡¯s onboarding booklet, Alicia made her way to Canteen No. 6 Cn this day, because of curiosity, many employees made a point of scurrying over. Therefore, when Alicia arrived at the canteen, she was left dumbfounded. The canteen was packed with people and there were already two queues on either side of the door of the restaurant. "Why are there so many people?¡± Alica wondered. How long was this queue going tost? The food would be cold by the time it was her turn! How was she going to eat? If she had known, she would havee down half an hourter! Just as Alicia was thinking about going back to sit in the office for another half hour, a conversation full ofughter came from behind her. "Why do we have toe here to eat? How many flights of stairs do I have to run back?" "There''s a feast for the eyes here! I heard that the International Affairs Department recruited a super beautiful interpreter, the kind that is stunningly beautifull Even Mr. Reynes, famous for his indifference, couldn''t resist her charm and walked her to the door. Oh, I wonder which one is she?" "Really? Is she even more stunning than Jennifer? Isn''t Jennifer one of the best in thepany in terms of beauty, figure, and talent? I heard that once during an inspection, the president was dazzled by her too!" Alicia hadn''t taken the subject seriously until she heard thest part. Was Frederick dazzled by Jennifer? Frederick should see an ophthalmologist! Jennifer''s makeup foundation was so thick that it had crusted, and yet he was dazzled by her! What a pervert! "I don''t know yet! But, I''ve heard she''s absolutely gorgeous. Sigh, the staff at the International Affairs Department are notoriously beautiful, especially the first group. Giselle is also one of them. Although she''s a bit older, she''s charming and mboyant. She has a different kind of mature allure, let alone the beautiful employees under her!"? 2024 N?v/el/Dram/a.Org. "Right? The other departments are envious! The people in the second group in the international Department ae mostly men. When they heard that the new girl is a beauty and*had been assigned to the first group, they were jealous! They theught hey were in a good position to gain a special advantage, butiistead, she became thelr rival. Thepetition in each department is absolutely fierce. If their group were to show poor performances three times in a row, their bonuses and benefits would be reduced! If that happened, they wouldn''t even be able to keep their jobs. They can forget expecting beautiful women. But, maybe those of us from outside their department will have a better chance." "Don''t dream about it! It''s okay to look at a pretty girl, but do you actually want to chase her? Rtionships are not allowed within thepany. Come on. Do you really want to sacrifice your job for the sake of a beautiful woman? If you get thrown out of Soaver International, I wonder if she''ll still want you." ¡®Tm dying to know what this beauty looks like right now. Hey, did you see where Jennifer''s group is? Let''s search for them now! Better find a seat close by!" "Didn''t you used to like Jennifer? I heard you even gave her a designer bag!" "Don''t mention it! She wasn''t interested in me ata I. We are in the sales departnent. In her opinion, we''re not stable and unreliable even if we do well. She said we''re nothing bu sweet talkers. What''s more; i can barely Understand afew words¡± when she talks to foreigners: ¡°How embarrassing! Maybe shewprefers a technician with good professional skills or an executive or a leader who makes a million dors a year. I know I''m not good enough for her..." "Women nowadays are so arrogant and beautiful women even more sol They all have insanely high standards! I wonder what that beautiful trantor locks like. There are so many people in Canteen No. 6 today. They''re not all here to see her, are they?" "Isn''t it obvious? Look! The finance department''s staff are all here! Those are also from the sales department that is in charge of the South Zone, and that''s the logistics one..." Listening to the chatter behind her, Alicia didn''t dare to move. Instead, she pulled out her phone and lowered her head. She didn''t expect such a big commotion after only being here for half a day! Was this long queue all here to see her? It couldn''t be! It wasn''t like she was an alien! Suddenly, Alicia''s breath was caught in her throat. At this point, she really didn''t even have a semnce of an appetite The more nervous she was, the more she tried to keep a low profile. Just then, a manly voice suddenly came from behind Alicia, "Dude! Turn around and look in front of you... That''s a great beauty!¡± Having said that, someone identally dropped their te on the ground. In the slightly quiet canteen, the nging sound of the stainless steel te was deafening and immediately attracted countless gazes. Alicia instinctively turned sideways too. As she lifted her head, a startled gasp was heard from the crowd. Soon after, Alicia came back to her senses. She noticed that all eyes were looking at her. sn''t she new here? She''s from the nternational Affairs Department, right?" Fachdepartment in the ompanyhad a work pass, but each had its own design. After all, there¡¯ were differences I n where each. department worked. Although¡± Aligia s work pass was worn¡¯ backward, the bluenyard, design, and print were indeed the color of the International Affairs Department. [@} "Wow, she really is a beauty! Hearing about her through rumors is not as good as seeing her in person! She''s even more beautiful than rumored...¡± "She''s so young- looking. She must be very young, right?" "Why don''t you go and ask her?" Just as a few men were whispering and pushing each other around, a tall and distinguished- locking young man in a suit was pushed forward. "Hi! I''m Joel Yves from the sales department. What''s your name, my beautiful colleague?¡± Although he was smiling, his voice was clearly nervous and slightly shaky. Chapter 302 Chapter 302 It was not the first time Alicia experienced this. At this point, it was as if she had been transported back to the school cafeteria days of yesteryears. Because of Nichas''s reputation, her ssmates were wary of her in high school. Not to mention that her best friend, Cynthia Duff, was a bold girl with a crush on Nichs. As such, she became Alicia''s patron saint. If this had happened before, she wouldn''t have had to do anything but give a lock, and Cynthia would have just helped her get rid of the people Back then, when Alicia first entered the college canteen, she faced a simr situation. At that time, many students from other courses were also queuing up to peek at her. Still, she wasn''t very mature back then. When she got tired of being pestered by others, she would get angry and chase them out. As a result, she ended up with the title ¡®Princess Unapproachable¡¯, ranking first on the hard-to-chase list. Although her reputation was ruined at the time, at least she had a peaceful college life. She didn''t mind being watched by others, but she would get upset if people surrounded her every day, disrupting her meals and schedules. But now that she thought about it, she believed it was a blessing to be looked up to! Either way, it was an affirmation and apliment to her. As she looked at the men in uniform before her, all smiling at her in a rather kind manner, Alicia returned the smiles politely and nodded "Hello. My name is Alicia nchard, you can call me Alicia.¡± Seemingly not expecting her to be so nice, the few men all visibly paused for a moment. The group of men then all gave their names one by one. Each one of them was excited, lining up and talking without stopping. Just then, Joel said, "Miss nchard, not only are you beautiful, but you have a beautiful voice too! Since we''re all colleagues, let''s hang out. Miss nchard, can you give me your number?" "Miss nchard, you should give him your number!" "Yeah! Joel is a well-known figure in the sales department and in Scaver International as a whole. He''s one of the best in sales! He''s 28 years old, and he doesn''t have a girlfriend yet. Not to mention that this is the first time he''s this forward with a girl" The corners of Alicia''s mouth twitched after hearing this. How could it be his first time when they were talking so smoothly and in such a tacit manner? While Alicia was torn about giving him her number, it was her turn to grab her food. She smoothly changed the subject. "Why don''t we choose our food first? The scrambled eggs with tomatoes today seem great. There are even pork ribs too!" ncing around, Alicia chose two greens, a shredded pork dish, and a drumstick. As for the carbs, she chose rice. She also took a bowl of soup. As soon as she stepped out of the queue, nk stares were delivered before she could find a seat. "Her good looks definitely have benefits. Look at how she got a bigger share of the food than we did." "Are there even spring onions in her shredded pork? It''s all meat! She got most of the scrambled eggs too!¡± "You''re right. Her drumstick is bigger than mine too. Isn''t she afraid of eating too much?" Unconsciously looking down, Alicia nced at her te. What were they talking about? Wasn''t the food just fitting thepartments well? Was she to me for that too? She thought that only children could be bothered with such things. Unexpectedly... Heh! "Whatever!" Locking at her te and sniffing the food, Alicia got ready to find a seat. She saw an empty seat and was just about to walk over when a ss of waternded on it with a thud. The next thing she knew, a woman ced an empty te on the table. At that, Alicia couldn''t help but feel a little annoyed. Even so, there was nothing anyone could do when something like this happened in a public ce like a canteen. Therefore, she had to turn around and find another seat There were individual tables for two and long rows of tables for four to eight people. Basically, all the seats were upied, except some vacant seats at those upied tables. However, she was new to thepany and didn''t know anyone well. She didn''t know if anyone had taken the seat. Therefore, it was not easy for her to get a seat For a long time, Alicia was looking for a seat while holding her tray. Of course, she wasn''t the only one looking for a seat. Just as she noticed someone get up from their seat and walked over quickly, someone else took the seat. This time, it was a colleague from the same department as hers. At this point, the woman even waved her hand and shouted, "Sam, over here! Please get me some soup. I''ll eat with you." Helpless, Alicia could only turn around again... Just then, one of the male colleagues who had just greeted her in the queue earlier suddenly waved and shouted, "Miss nchard, why don''t you sit here?" With that, the man pointed to the empty seat opposite him, next to Joel. The five of them were sitting at a long table with ten seats in total, with two men upying another end. Obviously, they were not in the same group. The three empty seats separated the party into two groups. Normally, these three seats would not have been filled by anyone else. After all, it would be overcrowded and cramped. Furthermore, no one would want to be so close to a stranger. In apany of this size, there were probably hundreds of people in the canteen. Not everyone here knew each other for sure. With all the men around the table, Alicia felt a bit ufortable. But, as she had been carrying her te for a long time and hadn''t found a suitable seat, she considered going over to sit down No sooner had the thought crossed her mind that a voice reached her ears. "Is she the new one? What a fancy dresser! She locks like a vixen!" "She is outstanding. After all, she''s hooked up with the men in the sales department so quickly!¡± "I wonder which senior she slept with. Ch, how do you think the management team will react when they find out about this? Will the president be charmed by her too?" "How is that possible? I heard that the president has a girlfriend and even brought her to thepany before. She must be a heavenly goddess who doesn''t seduce men and reeks of a vixen." "Gosh, let''s stay away from her! People like her are the best at pretending to be whiny and pathetic to win men''s hearts.¡± Alicia was in a tizzy as she heard all the barbs. She hadn''t even done anything, and yet she was mistreated already! What a misery! She couldn''t even eat a meal in peace! Pursing her lips, she mentally cursed Frederick from head to toe again. B*stard! It was all his fault! Meanwhile, Frederick had just put down the phone in the office and realized that it was after lunchtime. Just as he got up, his secretary, Doris, walked in. "Mr. Clements, lunch is ready. Shall I bring it up?" The canteen had already called several times, but she had not dared to enter when she heard voices inside the office. "It''s fine. I''l be eating in Canteen No. 6." "Huh?" Locking up, Doris¡¯s eyes were full of disbelief. "Have someone bring the meal to the private room. I have something to talk to Chet about!¡± As if something had dawned on her, Doris hurriedly nodded. "Yes, Mr. Clements!¡± But, why was Mr. Clements going to Canteen No.6 and not to Canteen No.8, which was close by? Doris couldn''t wrap her head around this. Although her mind was still flickering with doubt, she stepped out of the way when she saw that Frederick had buttoned up his suit. "I''ll call Mr. Reynes right away." "Mmm."? 2024 N?v/el/Dram/a.Org. Frederick was already out of the office as they spoke, and Doris followed him while she made the phone call. In the lift, the two met up just in time and then went to the canteen together. Chet was rather puzzled. "What''s so urgent?" Why wasn''t he even allowed to finish his meal? Without even looking back, Frederick said calmly, "Nothing. I just wanted to invite you to a meal." Frederick wanted to go take a lock as well! "What?" With a startled cry, Chet suddenly realized that the two of them were in Canteen No. 6 as it dawned on him. Gosh! What a dumb brain he had! What was he thinking about? There wasn''t anything urgent! Why else could they be doing here? As their eyes met, Chet swallowed his words with resignation. Frederick was his boss after all.. As soon as the trio appeared, it was as if a bomb was dropped on the canteen. All eyes simultaneously turned to the door, regardless of whether they were eating, ying on their phones, chatting, or queuing "Wow! It''s Mr. Clements!¡± "Mr. Clements and Mr. Reynes are actually here at Canteen No. 67 What day is it today? I must buy a lottery ticket after work." "Oh, my goodness! He''s so handsome. I didn''t know Mr. Clements is so handsome. He looks so manly!¡± Doris was half{- confused as she followed along and listened to the conversation¡¯ between the two. She. had interded to settle Frederick¡¯ S$ lunch before returning. But as soon as she-Stepped into the canteen and noticed the difference in her surroundings, she couldnthelp but adjust the sses on her nose. What was going on that day? When had the canteen be so crowded? Did everyone have a premonition that the president wasing here for lunch? As Doris wondered, an icy gaze swept over. Following Frederick''s line of sight, she saw Alicia who was still standing in a distance with her tray. With a nce, it instantly dawned on Doris. "Let''s head to private room number three!" Frederick said before heading off to the side. Before stepping away. he gave Doris two seconds of obvious nces while Chet motioned at her. Taking the hint, Doris said, "I''ll get Miss nchard over there." Rushing over and grabbing a tray, Doris then strode over to Alicia. "Miss nchard! There are a lot of staff here today. Would you like to eat with me if you don''t mind? I''m on my own. I have a regr seat and am worried about having no one to talk to." In fact, having just seen Frederick at the door, Alicia felt angry and aggrieved. However, she was more afraid of himing over. If that happened, she would probably be the target all the more. Fortunately, she met Doris before. It was better to have her meal with a woman than a man. Indeed, she was worried about not having a suitable seat, not to mention that she didn''t want to ept an invitation from a man. Hence, she nodded her head. "Please and thank you." "Miss nchard, you''re most wee. I''ll hurry up and get my food then!" At that, the two of them headed off to one side of the aisle. As the queue was almost empty, Doris ordered two dishes, grabbed a bun, and quickly returned "This way please.¡± With that, the two walked toward the private room area at the side. The private room had a separate partition from the canteen. There were also manyrge and small rooms inside. The canteen was again abuzz with discussion as soon as the two disappeared behind the partition. "What is this woman''s identity? Why does she seem to know the president''s secretary? I heard that she was sent in by Mr. Reynes this morning too. Is that a coincidence?¡± "She just got lucky! It seems like they don''t know each other. Didn''t Mr. Clements and Mr. Reynes turn away without even locking at her? Could Miss Doris have only taken pity on her because she was alone without a seat?¡± "If I''d known, I''d have given her a seat and gone to stand. Maybe, I could have shared a table with the president!¡± "Get a facelift before you dream. Look how beautiful she is! She locks so slim, and her skin is so perfect that you can''t even see her pores! Seriously, even I, a woman, can''t help but feel sorry for her when she was standing there.¡± "Since you put it that way, I feel bad too. When I first came to work here, almost couldn¡¯ stay either. At that time, I looked up at people. I always? felt like ¡®eouldn''t do anything right... I had fow self- esteem and doubted myself Luckily, I was oF average ooking and didn¡¯ have so many people targeting nee. Sometimes being beautiful can be a burden!" "Right? The prettier you look, the more the people of the same sex repel you. Would you like to bepared to her? Cne is more at ease with one''s own kind, right?" "Yeah, right! Why go and set her off?" Meanwhile, Doris smiled upon arrival at the private room. "Miss nchard, private room number thregis just ahead. You can go in first No one''s here today, 80 ~~ make yoirself at home. I''ll head back aid get some soup. I forgot that &antt eat spicy food because ofmy cold. I''l have to exchange dfghes with someone." Cantent belongs to Chapter 303 Chapter 303 Alicia was about to suggest that she take her food in, but apparently, Doris had thought ahead and stopped her. As Alicia had already identified the room ahead, she didn''t say anything more. "Alright! Thanks!" "Miss nchard, you''re wee.¡± Doris only left once she watched Alicia go. However, she kept turning back. It wasn''t until she heard a pull on the door that she turned back again to make sure, and then she was slightly relieved. Holy sh*t! She had finally dene her job! Locking at the te in her hand, she was overwhelmed with mncholy. She had ordered whatever was avable. The point was, they weren''t even her favorite foods. She was on a controlled diet and had already packed her own fruit for lunch. Amidst her despondency, another equally despondent person pulled open the door of the room beside her. Their eyes meeting, Chet said, "Come in and eat before you go! What if something else goes wrong?" What he meant was that if Doris went back, she might have toe down again! Chet was the one who suffered the most! He was halfway through his meal when Frederick dragged him down, but only when he came down did he realize that Frederick didn''t need hispany for lunch. He had taken Chet as a chaperone. However, he left Chet behind before Chet had a chance to eat. Not to mention that Chet couldn''t leave! Sure enough, it was tough being Frederick''s personal assistant! Giving Chet a sympathetic look and a nod of agreement, Doris then walked in with her te. Cn the other hand, before Alicia could react, someone snatched her te away as she entered private room three. Then, the door was closed and she fell into a warm embrace. The next thing she knew, there was warmth on her lips. The familiarity of his scent overwhelmed her instantly. By the time she came back to her senses, her body was limp and her lips were numb from the kiss. Holding her, Frederick''s deep, dark eyes narrowed lightly. He could not resist pecking her again on the lips. Sure enough, she was a feast to the eyes. Cnly then did he raise his hand and stroke her hair gently. "You''re hungry, aren''t you? Come and eat!" In fact, as soon as he entered the canteen, he felt her loneliness and resignation profoundly. The kiss wasn''t just a loss of restraint on his part. Rather, it was heartfelt and reassuring. Holding Alicia''s hand, Frederick led her to a seat off to the side. He then pushed his meal in front of her and in turn, dragged her te to himself.? 2024 N?v/el/Dram/a.Org. Frederick''s lunch was fresh from the kitchen, obviously more refined, and was still steaming at the moment. His side dishes were two meat and two vegetables, including ck fungus, mushrooms, beef, and fried prawns. These were all Alicia''s usual favorites. However, Alicia''s mouth puckered instead of eating. Her emotions were clearly written on her face and Frederick could probably guess that she was ufortable with the change in her work environment. After pinching her face, he took a steamed bun and slipped it into her hand. "Do you know how I got my first stash of money?" Raising her head, Alicia gave him a surprised look. Why was he suddenly telling her this? She wasn''t interested in knowing! As far as Alicia was concerned, Frederick had been born with a silver spoon in his mouth. It wasn''t surprising thst he was making money when everyone else was = losing maney. He had different con neglions, rtionships and backgrounds. Not only did hechave a wide range of resources and information, he probably had a lot of people who were willing to invest in him too. This was all because he was the son of the Clements family! The scariest thing about investing was the dead loss. However, this never happened with Frederick. ~ After picking up the cutlery and giving Alicia some tomatoes, Frederick began to tell his story. "I majored in Business Trading Management in college, which included finance and stocks. The truth is that hobbies can sometimes be draining and even irritating. I needed to calm down and rx! Therefore, for a while, I enjoyed surfing the Inte and ying games. Even after work, this stress-relieving habitsted for quite a long time." Frederick studied Business Trading Management in the hopes of one day starting his ownpany and surpassing the Clements family. He desired to develop a skill he could turn to so that he could make a living at any time. "At the beginning of starting up a business, I was confused and annoyed. I often had to go out and un around, and it was impossible to carry myptop with me at all times. When I got.annoyed, I went back tg ? myputer at home. Hence, Lo worked with a few friends whowere techrivlogically inclined to develop a nobile application. At that time, what we developed was just a plug-in program. You could use your phone as aputer as long as the phone came out with this program. We developed and tested that program for a few months. Each of us was excited because we managed to turn the idea into a reality!" _- 3 Frederick still remembered those days with great fondness. "Of course, apart from using it ourselves, we also wanted to use it to make a profit. At that time, we were still studepts. I stood in front of a well- known-electricalpany for hree days Waiting for the Technical Supervisor, who wouldn''t even give me a eliance to present the product in thesend. Then, we wanted to take outa loan and invest ourselves. But, th¨¦ bank turned us downagain... I had to wander around for three months before I met someone who appreciated our product. The program was sold for a million dors and I got $200,000. It was my very first stash of cash. Despite having a tough couple of years, I went from bing a nobody into being a multimillionaire!" Content belongs to ¡ªr Alicia didn''t think he''d get shut off too! With his profile, it shouldn''t be hard to get hundreds of thousands or millions of dors. Just then, Alicia thought of his frosty rtionship with his family. He must have been reluctant to ept funding from his father! Biting into her bun, Alicia vaguely seemed to understand the meaning of his words. Frederick then gave her some skinless chicken. "The more you want to have, the more you have to risk. Integrating into a new environment means you''ll have more to deal with; it won''t be simple You might even face a bit of aggravation. But if you stick to it, you''ll discover a whole new world!" Frederick knew he could give her shelter and even let her live without hindrance. However, he didn''t want that, especially at this moment when he was hell-bent on keeping her in thepany for the long haul. If her special status were to be exposed right now, she would not be recognizedter for all of her hard work. The start was easy, but the journey ahead would be difficult. He''d rather have Alicia starting off a little harder and then enjoy the fruits of it all in the future! Subconsciously, he wanted her to have some adaptability to survive and resist stress as well. He also intended to help her improve her skills in this field. After all, there was a long road ahead and he couldn''t guarantee that Soaver International would always be prosperous. If he fell, how would a woman who constantly depended on him survive? Chapter 304 Chapter 304 All Frederick wanted was for Alicia to have a wonderful life. Even if he weren''t around anymore, he would still want her to live happily! Frederick''s truest feeling at this instant was that she would live to the fullest at all times. Of course, he did not say this explicitly. Hence, unbeknownst to him, Alicia''s thoughts were contrary to Frederick''s from the very beginning "Don''t be so concerned about what people think! Ally, you''re both smart and attractive. People will like you. You''ll do well and be recognized by everyone.¡± Alicia chewed hard as she took a bite of beef in her mouth. "All you do is putbels on me. You''re not letting me go, are you? You don''t care if I''m happy or not or how much I''ve suffered,¡± Alicia grumbled inwardly. Alicia then passed him some beef and a few shrimps, which weren''t her favorites, after sending him an exasperated re. Knowing that he didn''t like rice much, she gave him the rest of the buns. Frederick was pleased to see the difference in her actions. He then donned his disposable gloves and peeled the prawns before dropping them all on her te. The meal was simple, but the two ended up eating a lot. Frederick''s te had almost emptied, and Alicia had only eaten half of her set meal. Cnce the two had finished their meal, Frederick pulled Alicia onto hisp and hugged her. "Did anyone give you a hard time?" Despite his desire for her to fit in thepany and establish roots there, he would eventually worry about her. How could he allow anyone to bully her? Although Alicia was holding her tongue, she didn''t feel bullied. Not to mention the fact that what she was facing was trivial, and she hated backbiting too. Plus, she wouldn''t be staying long, therefore there was no way she would make a scene. At once, she shook her head Brushing her nose, Frederick rubbed his cheek against hers. "I deliberately came to see you today!" Knowing she was at the office, he would make an effort to see her whenever he was free and had the chance, to Having heard that, Alicia''s gloomy mood instantly lifted. She couldn''t help but beam. Nothing would make her happier than to be remembered by him. Wrapping her arms around his neck, she rested her body against him. "Hubby, let me hold you for a while and I''ll feel better." Thinking that there would be a stir outside and that she was probably beingbeled a vixen, it didn''t bother her at all. Instead, she felt that it would be fun to irritate them all. That was what they deserved for defaming her! Suddenly, she had a surging sense of pride, as if by conquering the man beneath her, she had truly conquered the world. At least, that was how she felt at Soaver International. Frederick''s mood eased a little as he saw a smile finally appearing on Alicia''s face. They lingered in the private room for a long time, enjoying their alone time. Meanwhile, in the Crouch family, Lindsay was zooming in on the news on her phone with a look of disbelief. "That background? That painting! Isn''t that St. Abbott University?" She knew right away what the poem meant when she saw the two characters¡¯ design styles and clothing. Themercial was clearly a nostalgic and affectionate act! It was Jeremy! Was he showing his love to Alicia? A bus stop sign? Did he actually write love notes all over the bus stop sign? No wonder hgthadn''t been answering Lindsay''s calls and kept avoiding hertely! Every time she? went to ¡ì See him, his house was always empty. Even the door locks werethanged. He must have¡± refecated! = Lindsay had sacrificed a lot for him. Even so, he was after another woman when she hadn''t evenpletely recovered from her miscarriage. "Alicia! Alicia nchard! What''s so great about this b*tch? Why can''t you let her go after all these years? She''s already someone else''s woman and vou still can''t let her go!" Sure enough, men were all fucking ¡é''nts! They all liked the new and disliked the old. Still, they would pretend to be affectionate! As Lindsay screamed, she trembled with frustration. Her eyes started to sh as she returned her attention to the picture of the two people kissing on her phone. Why did everyone like Alicia? Everyone fawned over Alicia when she was like a princess. But, why did everyone still like her at present even though she became much worse off than Cindere? What was so great about Alicia? Was she really not born of a vixen? Why were all the men obsessed with her? Lindsay''s eyes glowed sinisterly as she clenched her teeth angrily like a viper with a spitting core. "B*stard! Jeremy! B*tch! How dare she steal my man?" Tugging at a pillow, Lindsay threw a flurry of punches and kicks. "B*stard! B*tch! Go to hell! I''l never let you get away with this!" No cone could bully her and walk away! She would make them pay even more dearly for the sake of her child! Jeremy belonged to her! As for Alicia who was she topete with Lindsay? As Lindsay was gritting her teeth, the door to the room suddenly opened. A chubby boy wearing an expensive shirt appeared in the doorway. Narrowing his eyes, he raised a smirk. "Lindsay. you''re cursing again. I''m going to tell Dad and Mom that you''re cursing behind their backs and telling them to go to hell!" Snapping back to attention, Lindsay immediately dropped the pillow in her hand. She then waved at the boy in the doorway, Benson Crouch. "Benson, you heard me wrong. I was watching Twand cursing the people on TV. Why £¤ would I scold Dad and your motAmy? Although your Mom and I gre always arguing, I caredfor you-Tell me, what do you want this time?" _ N Sure enough, Benson was the son of a b*tch. At such a young age, he was already good at making threats. He had ckmailed people to the point where he was used to it!Owned by N?velDrama.Org. "I want to buy a toy car! I''m out of pocket money. Five thousand dors, please." Lindsay knew that he must be short of money every time he showed up. She then grinned as she opened a drawer and took out a fresh stack of cash bills without saying anything. "I''l give you double. Do you know what to do?" "I know! I saved this money on the sly during the week. I didn''t hear anything. I''m not close to you either! If Mommy asks, I wouldn''t say anything.¡± Benson wasn''t a knucklehead! He knew that if he exposed everything, no one would give him an allowance in the future! "Well, that''s right. If you need money in the future, just tell me. Don''t say anything badkabout me in front of om and Dad! If you do, not only will not giv& you money, but I will alse tell Mom and Dad thatyou ?¡± inteationally pushed the little boy from the next school down-the slide. fPalso tell them that you bullied rk''s daughter! If theye to us again, Dad will break your legs and ground you!" Holding the cash in her hand, Lindsay coaxed and threatened Benson. Did Benson really think that he was the treasure of the Crouch family and that no one could stop him? "I know. I won''t say anything! As long as you give me money and help to keep my secret, I will pretend not to hear anything. I''ll shut my mouth by gagging food!" Reaching out, Benson sounded impatient and tried to grab the wad of money. Chapter 305 Chapter 305 Lindsay bent over and gave Benson the money. She even hid it under his shirt. "Don''t take it out until you''re back in your room, okay?" "You''re full of crap! Do you even need to tell me that?¡± With a sneer. Lindsay said nothing more. Just as Benson was about to turn around, she took out a candy. unwrapped it and stuffed it in her mouth. At that, Benson turned around as well. "I want one too! Give me one!" Without refusing, Lindsay held out another red-wrapped candy. "I''m down to myst one. You can eat it here before you leave. If your mother finds out, she''ll make another remark about you. I''m not going to take this reprimand even though you''re the family''s baby." As the Crouch family felt Benson was overweight, he was banned from eating sweets. Candy, for example, was outright forbidden "I know that! I only want one of your candies, and yet you''re nagging so much!" After unwrapping the candy, Benson threw it into his mouth and chewed it. He then had a disgruntled look of disgust. "This candy is delicious! Why don''t you buy some more? Next time, get me two more packs! You''re such a scrooge!" "I can''t just get it right away! These candies are imported and they aren''t even avable for purchase with cash. I had to find someone to get it and wait a few months for it to be shipped here. It''s costly! I couldn''t even bring myself to eat it. All right, all right! I''ll save the candy for you next time. Get out of here! Make sure your mother doesn''t see you. Remember to drink water when you get back.¡± With that admonition, Lindsay started to chase him away. "I won''t get caught by my mom. I''m not an idiot! How can I get caught eating candy? Hmph!" As he crammed the money under his shirt, he grunted. Pulling open the door and looking around, he then squeezed out. Soon after, a light running was heard. Meanwhile, Lindsay, with an evil grin, squatted down and picked up the red candy wrapper discarded on the floor. She then shut the door and returned to the table where she grabbed a lighter from the side and burned the candy wrapper. There were sparks among the mes and her sight followed a lurch as a thought popped in her mind. Meanwhile, Alicia reported to Soaver International on time over the next few days. However, her days seemed to get harder and harder each day. Still going through thepany''s rules and regtions at her desk, she frowned. She felt like she was being under-utilized. Although a few days had passed, there were still various rumors about her in thepany. She also got the distinct feeling that her colleagues treated her like air. Her original n of making an effort was worn out by idleness, day after day. On the contrary, her disgust was rising! She hated it here! This was the only thing that came to mind every time she stepped into the office. Along with that, every time she thought of Frederick, all kinds of negative emotions began to weigh on her body. She did try tomunicate with Giselle but the response she got was always, "Get her familiar with the environment!¡± But, what should she get familiar with? No one told her anything. Instead, she was asked to do odd jobs and run errands. Every time she tried to help out with something, no one would take her up on it. At first, she felt indifferent but after a few days, she felt mere and more useless. Even if she was making do with the day, she felt inexplicably resentful. To her, it was better to be the head of a dog than the tail of a lion. Alicia had a wonderful time working at JT Trantion Services as the premier senior trantor. Her worth, on the other hand, seemed to be reduced to serving tea and printing papers here. Realizing this. she became more determined about her original n. As she was pondering, another document was thrown onto her desk. "Make two copies for me; one for storage!¡± ncing up at Stacy Jules, a colleague, Alicia said breathlessly, "I''m busy! I don''t have time." "What do you have to do? Hurry up and help me!¡± Stacy directed while chatting on her cell phone. In fact, Alicia was to assist in running errands as neers often had nothing to do. Although this was obviously bullying, Stacy believed she had done nothing wrong for she had experienced the same thing before. Alicia, on the other hand, had been doing errands for a few days and had no luck. She was irritated for no rea despite receiving the same paycheck. That did not make her happy! As a result, she changed her strategy and flopped gently through the papers in her hands. ¡®Tm learning the rules and practicing trantion. I still have thousands of pages to finish! Put it here. I''ll make copies for you when I have time." Alicia could postpone if Stacy didn''t mind waiting. It wasn''t any of her business anyway. At the same time, it wasn''t Alicia''s fault if her job was behind schedule. She wasn''tin any hurry. Flipping through the dictionary, Alicia nced at the open files on theputer. What she meant was that she had work to do as well ncing at her, Stacy said indignantly, "Then, hurry up. Don''t forget about it!" With that, she left. Rolling her eyes, the corners of Alicia''s lips twitched. How could Stacy ask her to do something with such an attitude? Stacy was not her superior! Alicia smiled at the mirror on the table and said to herself, "I''m not going to be offended. Instead, I''ll get on with my job." Closing the cover- up page, she started her n. She opened her email and copied her private work before getting down to business.? 2024 N?v/el/Dram/a.Org. In fact, hernguage skills were good. She had attended an advanced bilingual school since she was a child. Furthermore, she used to fly around the world with her family. Her French examinations, on the other hand, did not go well. She didn''t know what was going on and did not perform well in her exams. However, grades had nothing to do with trantion skills. Her French was so fluid ara regr basis that she had no ttouble conversing with foreignersifor days. Not to mentiop? the p esence of online auto word transkation, autocorrect, and all kinds of dictionaries, she coutd basically handle them with those aids. Hence, she clearly ¨¦nderstood what people in the office meant hen they judged hernguage abilities and spoke poorly about her in front of her. It was just that she didn''t bother caring. Content As Alicia had something to pass the time, her days didn''t feel so sad anymore. asionally though, people woulde over and bother her. In no time, the folders on her desk were roped into a pile. Each one even had a sticky note attached. ncing at the documents, she pretended not to see anything When she was tired, she got up to make a cup of tea. Upon returning, she then scribbled and day-dreamt for a while. Meanwhile, in the manager''s office, Jennifer and Liane Simon, a colleague, had just finished reporting on their work. The two then exchanged nces and began toin n iss Giselle! Who is Alicia exactly? How do we werk with someone who took Grade?-French papers three imes? Look at her! All she does isC shirk werk, She''s either chatting, urfing¡¯the Inte, putting on?¡¯ nakeup, or hooking up with men every day! The workce has almost been converted iifto a ightclub!¡± ¡ªt 0 Ww = "Right? We''re all so busy, yet she''s not helping at all! Miss Giselle, why don''t you take care of her? Besides,nguage is an art that can''t be learned in a day or two." "I agree! She can''t understand anything we say! How can such a person work ith us? Her foundations bad, and yet she refuses to ut in any effort. We can''t train hereven if we want to. Instead of caring here, she should return to school" "Miss Giselle, how gan anyone of her standard remain in our group? Won''t our performance be dragged down by her? Wouldn''t anything we''ve done going to be destroyed if she gets her hands on it?" Jennifer and Liane expressed their opinions without hesitation. Without saying it directly, they implied that people like her should be kicked out. Looking up, Giselle frowned slightly. She then turned and said, "I''ll assign her some basic tasks. Before I make concrete ns, let''s see what happenster.¡± Chapter 306 Chapter 306 Although Giselle did not take any of their words seriously, a doubt was left in her mind. "Didn''t I send you a new order, Jennifer? Cur business has received thetest prototype. This year, your group is still in charge of foreign sales. Many partners have also sent their inquiries on the new prototype, one after another. This year, we will mainly promote this model. Before the new prototype isunched, you can take her along to learn a bit." "By the way, each of the new precision material detectors cost about 600,000 dors. It''spletelyputer- assisted! The instruction manual will be distributed to each of you. Before using the machine, familiarise yourself with the instructions. Please pay close attention to the directions and don''t disregard them. Ourpany has four prototype machines, while the sales department of the foreign subsidiary has two. As this is the upgraded version of the main liquid maniption model we used to promote, our department is the first to test the prototype. For the next three years, thepany will primarily promote this segment. As a consequence, we must first be acquainted with the prototype''s different functions and parameters. We must at the very least be familiar with its basic functions. Later, we''ll be taught to use it by a trained engineer. Make sure you pay attention while you''re learning! Since we are in charge of foreign rtions, we must avoid making anymon errors resulting in conflict." It would be enough to get ane fired if this kind of mistake was made even once! "Yes, Miss Giselle!" After signing the slip, Giselle then made more orders. "The machines are already in the visitingb. The administrator will offer a group lesson this afternoon. Once you''ve figured out how to use the machine, set aside some time to familiarize yourself with it. The WDW micro detector offers full salesmission.¡± Wow!" Their eyes lit up as soon as Giselle said that. "That high?" Normally, salesmissions were few and far between, and the ones that the foreign department received were already considered high. However, they didn''t expect themission to increase when the retail price increased. Giselle nodded in response. "If your sales are consistent, you will easily earn the down payment for a house within half a year. For the time being. what we need to do is familiarize ourselves with the machine. It should be quick to get started. Besides, you all have channel resources. Therefore, you have to master the machine as scon as possible. We''ll have the first-mover advantage until thismodity is open to the public.¡± "Yes, Miss Giselle! We will work hard!" Chviously encouraged, the two then walked out with great pleasure. It was nearing lunchtime. After stretching her back, Alicia habitually tore out a few small slips of paper. She then wrote a few numbers on the papers, folded them up, and shook them around. When ane fell out, she opened it "Five?" She got pretty good luck! She would go to Canteen no.5 for lunch then! After being treated like an exhibit twice in a row, having her meal disturbed, this became her strategy. She nned to spend the next two weeks like this and then return to normal slowly. After estimating the time and saving the information on theputer, Alicia closed the webpage. She then stared at the time at the bottom right corner of herputer screen, waiting for the countdown. Not long after, her phone rang. It was a message from Joel. "When are youing down for lunch? No.4, right? I''ll hold a seat for you!" Before she could reply. another text arrived. "Let''s go to the restaurant for dinner right after work. I''ll reserve a seat for you. They are serving pork trotters today!" Flipping through her phone, Alicia couldn''t help but sigh again. It was annoying being invited every day. She was trying to avoid them! She replied to the message, "I''ll be workingte. I don''t know what time I''ll be down. Thanks!" By copying and pasting, Alicia finished replying to all the text messages. Just as she put her cell phone down, thendline on her desk rang. Picking it up, she said in a professional voice, "Hello, this is Alicia nchard from International Affairs!" The next thing she knew, a deep and pleasantugh came. Instantly, the corners of Alicia''s lips quipped down. "What are you doing?" Listening to Frederick''s voice, Alicia could already imagine him getting cozy with the phone. She had the urge to rip his face off! With one hand casually typing on the keyboard, Alicia answered in a cold formic tone, "I''m working! What can I do for you?" "Ally..." Frederick shook his head helplessly as he recognised the anger in her tone. He softened his tone and said, "Can''t I talk to you even if there''s nothing? Why don''t youe up for lunch? I''l be waiting for you in my office! Do you want some fruits?" If Alicia went up there, who knew what he''d do to her? Only a fool would go up there! Alicia tapped her fingers a little faster as she grumbled mentally. "Oh, sorry. I''m swamped! I can''t talk to you right now! If you don''t mind, don''t interrupt my work. I''m so busy. I have to go! Oh, Miss Giselle is calling me again.¡± Having said that, Alicia quickly hung up the phone without giving him a chance to respond. She even stuck her tongue at thendline. Then she slouched back down on the table. Bummer! Who cared about his fruit? Meanwhile; Frederick held his phone and frowned for a while. How much work did they give her? Why did" she hang tip immediately every time he called? Wasn''t it supposed tobe time for lunch? - At that thought, Frederick couldn''t sit still. Just then, Chet happened toe in with a document. "Frederick, this is the reimbursement form. You need to sign it."Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. Pulling cut a pen, Frederick nced at Chet as he signed. "Are you busy at noon?" "No! What''s wrong?" "Let''s go eat together in the canteen!¡± At that, Chet couldn''t help butugh lightly as he locked down. "Ahem, Frederick, are you serious? It hasn''t even been twelve... I mean six hours!" Was he still the sensible and cold-blooded Mr. Clements that he used to know? But the point was, why did Frederick have to drag him over as a third- wheel? Chet wondered. Getting up, Frederick gave him a sidelong nce. Without giving Chet a chance to refuse, he said, "I''ll add two drumsticks for your mealter. Let''s go!" As they were rarely free, the two then went out through the door one after another soon Heading straight for Canteen No.6, Frederick deltberately slowed his pace at the door. After a nce ~~ around tf the room, his eyes = intentionally lingered a few more seconds in the direction where Alicia Ste 56d previously. Content, belongs to ~~ Likewise, Chet was searching for her. There were not many people in Canteen No.6 on this day. Therefore, their eyes quickly met. Chet shook his head lightly, while Frederick looked a little upset. Even so, he headed in "Go get two set meals!¡± Nodding. Frederick went into the private room while Chet turned into the dining room off to the side. This time, Frederick chose a private room facing the door and deliberately left it open. Soon, the kitchen delivered the meal and Chet returned with two drinks. The two of them chatted a little during the meal. Frederick kept looking at the hall from the corner of his eyes. Even when the two left, Alicia did not appear. As Frederick had wasted a trip, his face turned downcast after entering the elevator. Could Alicia really be so preupied that she didn''t even have time to eat? Just as Frederick pulled out his cell phone, Chet''s voice sounded. "Frederick, Miss nchard has a distinguished appearance and is an external employee Therefore, she caused quite a stir as soon as she ? arrived here. Many employees even put inefforts to see her... I heard she visited all thepany''s canteens. I reckon she chooses the canteen at random, trying to preventa simr siege as before where there was a shortage of seats.¡± Content belongs to nting a nce at Chet, Frederick had displeasure written all over his face. Why didn''t Chet say so earlier? Chet was in the crosshairs again! He shouldn''t have talked too much! Chet exined, "l only heard about it when I was grabbing lunch just now!¡± Chapter 307 Chapter 307 People said silence was golden. Apparently, it was true! For a moment, Chet felt regretful. He had been struggling and couldn''t predict if Alicia would bete for lunch. Therefore, when Frederick started eating, he didn''t dare to speak anymore. Little did he know that the end result would be the same. He was wrong whether he said it or not. As a result, Chet was despised. He coughed lightly as he slumped his shoulders. "Miss nchard is really clever! It is perfectly understandable why she is doing this." As Frederick''s frown finally rxed, a small touch of amusement appeared in his eyes. "Of course!" How could his woman be ordinary? It seemed that he would have to make an appointment if he wanted to meet his own wife from then on! But thinking back to the previous phone call, Frederick had another slight headache. Once out of the elevator, the conversation between the two turned to business matters. "By the way, let''s have another meeting this afternoon about the new W series. Let''s study the follow-up promotion. I''ve read the product report. The high- end design breakthrough exceeds expectations, and it just happens that arge industry exhibition ising up. We better take this opportunity to hit the ground running and widen the gap. This way, we will be at the forefront of the industry. Ourpany will also get more advantages. It doesn''t matter if the price is higher. After all, discerning eyes can tell greatness from mediocrity, especially certainrge enterprises, national key research institutes, and schools. Such ces have lots of money." "Okay, I will inform the Sales Department to focus on these target markets." Another day passed in the blink of an eye. Alicia finished her work ten minutes earlier before leaving the office. After checking the manuscript, she took out a mini mirror and started to fix her makeup. As for the pile of documents on her desk, it had been reduced to half. She swept over thest few papers from the corner of her eye, waiting for the owner to take them away. Not long after, Lina, a colleague, hurried over. "Alicia, did you get Kyson rk to sign my domestic transfer-sales order?" ncing over, Alicia said absently to Lina, "Oh, that! You haven''t sent me the sales department''s phone number, how can I make the request on your behalf? Who is Kyson rk, by the way?" With that, Lina blushed. Then, she scuffled off to find her order list. "Is your mouth for show? If you didn''t know, why didn''t you ask?" Taking the list, she then rushed all the way out the door at a trot. Behind her, Alicia leaned into the chair and pursed her lips. Her mouth was indeed for show! Looking in the mirror, she applied her lipstick. She was in a good mood! Just as she closed the lipstick cap, Liane approached her. "What are you doing? I don''t care if you didn''t make a copy of my documents, but how dare you get it on the floor? The order is all messed up! Do you know how troublesome it is to organize documents without serial numbers?" ncing at the scattered folders on the floor, Alicia shushed in mock surprise. She said in an unconcerned manner, "Yikes! It''s a mess, isn''t it? I didn''t do it! You should find Lina! She just came over to pick up her document. Is it very troublesome? Too bad I don''t know how to do it. Besides, I have a date tonight, so I can''t help you..." ring at Alicia, Liane got so exasperated. However, because she was in a hurry to get off work, she scuffed her way back to her seat with the documents in her arms. Alicia would no longer pay attention to them. She then went back to packing while averting her gaze. Her mind was still pondering what to do next. She nned to go to the hospital after work and then eat. If there was spare time, she might get herself a doll from the w machine before going home. After moments of dawdling, she found out that the files on her desk that had been piling up all day were almost cleared. At that, she beamed. Sure enough, they were all trying to bully her. She wondered who would still dare to bully her from then on. After all, everything had its vanquisher. Despite the fact that her coworkers dared to order her, no one dared to put their work on hold! Just then, a single-wrapped cookie was suddenly thrown onto her desk. When Alicia looked up, she saw Grace Johnson, another colleague, winking and smiling at her through the ss partition, lifting her hand behind the papers showing a thumbs up. Sitting up straight, Alicia returned a light smile. She even picked up the cookie, tore it open, and mouthed ''thank you''. Alicia was clearly ostracized in this department. She didn''t know how she ended up in such a situation. Still, Grace was the only one who §©.§­. didn''t tell her what to do or give her a hard time. Moreover, she could tell that Grace wasn''t very senior Apparently, her status was also slightly lower than the others. Therefore, although Grace was friendly to her, their rtionship was not close. She was well aware of what was going on. Cliques within departments and colleagues would ur regardless of the size of an organization. Back at JT Trantion Services, Alicia was closer to her. own department colleagues and much closer to Daisy and Miriam. Therefore, if Grace were to be close to her in such a situation, it would only mean that Grace was distancing herself from the other colleagues. Grace''s situation would not end up any better! Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org After all, Alicia was an outside employee. It was already a happy thing that she could have such a colleague who was kind to her, in addition to her male colleagues. She didn''t want to make things difficult for anyone. Even though the two of them had a good rtionship, they had a tacit mutual understanding. Just as Alicia was enjoying her cookie, thendline on her desk rang again. She had just said hello when the familiar voice on the other end said, "Give me a minute. We''ll have dinner at six?" Pouting, Alicia''s hand went to the keyboard again out of habit. "What did you say? I''m afraid I can''t make it today! I''m too busy. I''ve got a lot of work to finish and I might have to stay for work! Besides, Daisy has invited me for noodles. Maybe next time? Tell me earlier next time!" Who would want to wait for him? Who would care to have dinner with him? What she wanted to do at this moment was to cut a few holes in him! Aliciained inwardly. Looking up from his paperwork, Frederick narrowed his eyes. "Do you have that much work?" "Isn''t that obvious?" With such a response, Alicia mentally cursed Frederick again. Did Frederick think she would be content if he brought her into hispany and had her get paid for nothing? She did nothing but sh*t work every day! Not only did she have nothing todo every day, but she also had to deal with a lot of annoying mess!Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org. Pouting, Alicia clicked her mouse and made some sounds as if she was swamped. "If there''s nothing else, I''ll hang up now! I want to get off work early. If someone catches me talking on the phone, they''ll makeints again. I''m hanging up now..." After Alicia said that in a fake fearful tone, she hung up again without waiting for a reply from the other side. With less than five minutes before her shift ended, Alicia quickly cleared her desk and packed her belongings. On the calendar board, she then drew a smiley face. "A beautiful day is finally over!" As soon as the bell rang, Alicia shut down herputer and picked up her purse. In her five-centimeter high heels, she then thumped her way to the door. Meanwhile, a swarm of envious and jealous eyes watched her from behind as if they wanted to pierce through her. She was already out of the door while everyone else was still upied. She was able to totally ignore the dissenting voices in the background. Chapter 308 Chapter 308 Before reaching the elevator door, Alicia was stopped by a smug- looking man. She recognized the man, who reeked of strong cologne. He was dubbed the eye candy of the International Department next door, Rylee. As if the name wasn''t feminine enough, his clear pale skin somewhat added to his feminine outlook. Despite only meeting once, he would always show up and try to talk to her. "Alicia, are you free? There''s a new restaurant on Abbeys Street. The sashimi is all delivered from abroad on the same day! Let''s try it together this evening!" Just as Alicia was about to say that she didn''t eat raw food, another male voice interrupted, "It''s full of parasites, aren''t you afraid of getting sick eating it? Miss nchard, I know a fine-dining restaurant where the chefs are from abroad and serve the best pan-fried Foie Gras. They are rated five-star, and there are piano performances included for the dinner. Would you spare me your evening?" This time, the voice belonged to Joel from the sales department. The previous morning, they had both given her a gift each after meeting her. She wasn''t expecting to bump into them again. "What are you saying? Do you think no one else has been there? You''re paying mint for dog food! Even the atmosphere is sh*t, the piano pieces dedicated to Alicia are even worse, it makes me sick even listening to it! Sashimi is obviously superior, with its original vor, texture, and its health benefits!" "If you don''t know how to savor it, you better shut up! Its authentic cuisine, red wine with Foie Grasbined with world-famous piano pieces. It''s the bestbo!" Before Alicia could even speak, the two of them had argued so hard that their faces turned red! Unable to even get a word in sideways, Alicia couldn''t help rolling her eyes. "Alright! The Foie Gras restaurant is lovely and the sashimi ce is also nice! So you both can go to whichever you like, okay?" "Alicia?" "Miss nchard?" The two of them spoke at the same time, and simultaneously stopped talking. Their eyes were locked on each other, staring daggers into the other. Raising her hand, Alicia then proceeded to refuse both of them with a smile, "Sorry, I can''t eat raw food, and I''m allergic to goose liver! But thank you both for your offers!" At that moment, the elevator doors opened, and Alicia took a few swift steps straight into it. The moment the doors closed, she heaved a sigh of relief. Only after joining Soaver International did she realize how huge the gap was between the prey and predator ratio of the bigpanies! Had these men never seen a woman in their entire life? Meanwhile, in the president''s office, Frederick put down the phone and stared dumbfounded into the distance. Ever since he arranged for her to be by his side, this had be the norm. The girl who used to always sweetly said she missed him now could not be bothered to even be nice to him! "It''s been so long, and we''re still fighting! It seems that I have to find a way to show that I''m sorry!" Shaking his head, Frederick smiled as a thought crept across his mind. Turning, he picked up another phone and punched a number in, "Get Chet toe see me now!" Almost immediately, a knock sounded from the door.N?vel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner. "Enter!" "Frederick, you were looking for me?" Frederick nced at the door, Chet quickly understood and turned to closed the door. "How is Jeremy''s progress? Has the advertising of the bus been revoked? Did Trevor mention anything?" "The advertisement for the bus was for three months, probably to prevent this. When Jeremy identally paid an extra 1 million dor deposit when he signed it, the coteral damage fee increased by tenfold. So the Master Trevor''s suggestion was that if the effect was not too life risking, we shouldn''t do anything. Otherwise, the result would be different. If we vite the contract now, it would be a waste of money for him. In other words, even if we withdrew the advertisement for the bus stops, we still can put advertisements on televisions, shopping malls, and even if that fails we can still do street advertisements. We still have lots of options-" Money made the world go round. There were always people who were not afraid of death, and always undetected loopholes. Tapping his fingers lightly, Frederick pondered. He felt ufortable knowing that if he argued, he would definitely lose the fight. If he wanted to show his love, let him try! Anyway, in the day she was under hismand, at night, her body was his to use to his pleasure. He didn''t believe that she could pull any tricks! "How about the Pitcher Group then?" "Jeremy is a mature and steady person. Pitcher group''s technology has been developing very well in recent years. Their electronics, reputation, and sales are all good. I discovered that they are negotiating with arge foreign Company abroad for cooperationa I that thepany mainly produces parts for otherpanies. In addition, a circuit board produced by the Pitcher Group will bergely used by thispany inrge numbers! Once they strike a sessful deal, this may lead to Pitcher supplying them for ages toe, making it very profitable for the Pitcher Group in the future." "And the main control switch that they are going to create is reserved for the independent interface and the outside application. Once the production is sessful, many otherpanies dealing with the rted software can directly modify it and adapt it for use in their own chipset. As long as you write a supporting software program, it can be used in their products. It is equivalent to the seven-channel motherboard our Company''s general products use, but our shoring is that our motherboard can only be used in our own products and not sold to the public, and he seems only interested in mass-producing and selling it! The cost of mass production is lesser than a thousand dors, but the selling price is at least 5,000 dors. It will definitely be a huge profit!" Tapping his fingers lightly, Frederick''s brows furrowed: "If the production and implementation of his circuit board are sessful, many smallpanies that don''t have a development department will easily rise up and be famous, the possibilities are endless! In the future, many people will rely on him! Although ants are small, together they can move mountains!" "I refuse to let him suceed!" Although this idea was good, it also had a w, which was that the finished product would top theirpany''s finished product. Once all the products were in full bloom, the small workshops would lower their prices because of the difference in manpower, factories, and all other expenditures. In this world, there were a lot of people who are greedy for small profits! Manyrgepanies were forced to shut down due topetition by cheaper imitations. And him, well he was definitely feeding these cheap imitators. Companies that are powerful and well established would definitely have their own strategies and their very own research and development department, and would definitely not buy from him. that way, only he could sell to thesepanies, but aside from them, he must sell them at a lower sales level. Frederick pondered as he tapped his fingers. This was a double-edged de strategy. He might make a lot of money, but if he was not careful, he would be digging his own grave! Frederick narrowed his eyes, and said, "This business in Casterwich City can be named after anything but Pitcher! Since it''s a circuit board, there are electricalponents, find someone to send a few special modifications to him! Then choose a small workshop using the same circuit board, and when there are someints in the market, we''ll amplify that noise! Killing a brand that hasn''t even been well known yet... This I needn''t teach you, do I? Nodding, Chet said, "Given enough rumours, this shall be epted as truth!" As long as they don''t pass the quality test, their reputation will be already ruined at the beginning. Then, no matter how good they be in the future, regaining their reputation would be as difficult as fish reaching for the skies! Frederick nodded with a smile and thought, "If I don''t rub in on his good luck, I will really be underestimating this man." "By the way, I need your help with something!" Chapter 309 Chapter 309 Thinking of Alicia, Frederick''s determined face softened a little. "Promise Garden. That''s my current residence. I need you to help me scout some suitable properties. The house doesn''t need to be too big, either a single or double storey will do. A few hundred square feet will do, make sure it''s low-rise where is suitable for seniors to live in, safe and a touch of luxury. A shop lot is okay too but don''t rent it, just buy it. Renting is far too troublesome." Wasn''t Alicia''s mother running a small business of her own? Since Alicia often got homesick, bringing her mother to live nearby would make her happy! Although it was not a problem for Frederick to have more people in his home, he had subconsciously hoped that there would be more privacy, as he didn''t want his time with Alicia to be disturbed. After much thought, he decided a ce nearby would be best. Being close to her, it was convenient for him to take care of her. Even if they fought, he would be able to pick her up in the middle of the night, or even stay overnight there! Her current home, even if he wanted to, there was nowhere for him to sleep! For a moment, Chet''s mind didn''t register what was being said, "Frederick, this is...?" There were already many houses under his name, he had a vi at Dorsett Residences which was near Landrum Garden! "Alicia gets homesick easily! I want to bring my mother-inw over, so we can bond and get closer! She alone cannot fill the emptiness of such a big house! A two-story small condominium is the best! If her mom likes doing business, let her continue, if she does not, find a servant to look after her! Either way is fine. If I''m not mistaken, the properties in Promise Garden''s vicinity only consist of luxury vis and normal condos" Even if he bought morend and built a house there, he would not be able to get the house as close to his location, and there simply was not enough time, he could only choose the properties nearby. "Frederick, you''ve really changed a lot!" He was used to being alone. Perhaps his childhood experience had shaped him that way. His self- survival instinct was very strong, and he was a guarded person who liked his own privacy. This was not to say that he was stingy with his wealth, on the contrary, he was generous. But his need for his own private space was so extreme that even at home, no one could enter the house, not even the resident servants. Even when he was in a rtionship with Danica, he never allowed her to stay overnight. Now, he actually took the initiative to include Alicia''s mother into his daily life. This was absolutely unimaginable! In his very private life, he had always been very closed off! His attitude was frosty and frigid, like a fierce leopard guarding it''s territory. Sharing would have definitely not been an option for him! He didn''t expect that a woman would change him so much, to the point of opening up the borders of his safe, private world. Chet, seeing how he took the initiative to engage with Alicia''s family and the more humane side of Fredericking out, felt really happy for him. "Lavender Garden''s houses are quite suitable. It''s on the edge of Promise Garden. If I remember correctly, there are several small detached vis that should be two stories high and around two hundred square meters, that should be a perfect fit, seeing as it''s not toorge. Also, there''s a shopping mall in front of Lavender Garden. If you want to, you can buy an extra shop lot there too!" "Great! If there is a lot avable, help me get one! The ownership tittle shall belong to Alicia''s mother!" In a heartbeat, another three days passed. Alicia had recentlycked punctuality. She was always thest to arrive and the first to leave at thepany. But since no one could find any fault in that, they couldn''t file aint about her, on the other hand, it also annoyed them to no end. After entering the Company, she already had a strategy nned tost her till the end. In less than ten days after she joined, the people in the office were all worn out by her, angry on the outside, but helplessly there was nothing they could do about her. As for Alicia, apart from dealing with Frederick and all kinds of inexplicable harassment daily, she still enjoyed making some money for herself and spending it! However, looking at the calendar, she couldn''t help but feel anxious and frantic. Although she was not a very active person, not being able to find people to talk to slowly made her feel depressed and bored. She began to doubt whether there was something wrong with her personality and whether it would cause her to develop depression in the future. "D*mn! I''m behaving like I''m bipr!" In a split moment of distraction, Alicia then scratched her hair, saved her files, and locked herputer. Almost immediately, she unlocked the screen and checked it again. After a final check, she picked up a stack of documents on the table and walked out of the door. This was a habit she had developed recently. Apart from taking on private jobs, she also took advantage of abundant resources in Soaver International to recharge her mind and study. She would take note of any information that interested her and make a cool Although she could not take them out ofpany grounds, it was easy for her to study them anywhere she wanted to. As for those who asked her to run errands, Alicia finally understood that taking on more tasks entailed higher rates of error, and hence, offending someone would be inevitable. So, Alicia decided to always reject such asks! If she rejected the tasks, then she naturally would not be able to make any mistakes. Even so, her facade as azy, unproductive figure was about to be shattered. The usually impatient Alicia was strolling calmly out of the office. s, she had too much time on her hands, that even her private jobs did not take up much of her time. As she arrived at the printing room, she could hear the photocopy machines at work, and saw a queue stretching to the door. Alicia estimated that there were around five people waiting in the queue. They were empty-handed and most likely were there to print. Alicia looked at the documents in her hand and decided to turn away to the elevator instead. She had originally intended to relieve her boredom by walking to the printing room anyway. So, she headed to the elevator and as it was moving up, she decided to go to the printing room upstairs instead. Upon her arrival, she noticed there was also a queue of four at the printing room. She was not even close to the door and there were already so many people! Would going to another printing room yield better results? Mulling over the thought, she didn''t join the queue. Instead, she leaned against the opposite wall and ruminated on the idea. "Ah fine! I''ll have better a better chance joining the queue!" Since she had nothing to do, she started to thumb through the documents in her hand, while keeping a wary eye on the door for any sudden movements. After a period of time, no one exited the room. When Alicia poked her head in, she saw several people selecting from a pile of documents. The machines were still busy at work. "Good lord! Are there a lot of files queuing to be printed? When are these people going to be done?!" She had been waiting for quite a while already Seeing that no one was collecting any printed materials, she couldn''t help but feel a little hesitant Was there something- wrong with the printers? Just as she had made up her mind to go in and ask the administrator how many files were left on queue to print, a familiar voice sounded from behind her. "What a coincidence, you''re here too!" It turned out to be Joel, from the sales department. Alicia felt dejected as a pang of misery shot through her. "Him again? What were the odds?" Letting out a dryugh, she replied, "Ah, I see you''vee here to print as well." "Yes! This printing room has the least amount of files queued. It should almost be our turn soon! Oh, look at the time! It''s almost lunchtime, why don''t we have lunch together? How about stall number seven? I''ll save you a seatter!"? 2024 N?v/el/Dram/a.Org. "We can discuss thatter, this queue seems endless! I have to finish all the work I''m assigned... I mean, I''m new here, so I have put in even more effort!" Frowning, Alicia looked quite pitiful, with fatigue written all across her face. Clearly, her expression meant, "Whatever I say doesn''t matter, it''s my job that does!" The employees of Soaver International were all well aware of the pressure that their coworkers were under,.especially with thepetition they faced. This was more so for new hires. If new hires wanted to secure good positions in thepany, they had to work hard. After all, if they were caught cking off, it was very likely that they would never step foot intopany grounds again. Therefore, Joel was not displeased by Alicia''s rejection. Instead, he felt his heart ache for her. Chapter 310 Chapter 310 "Are your seniors making things difficult for you? Some people just can''t stand watching others seed! These are the kind of people I hate the most, seniors who bully those under them! That''s why many talented freshmen who couldn''t handle the unnecessary pressure that their seniors put on them quit! As long as you bear with it for a while, and bide your time till your probation period is over, once your cement is confirmed, all will be fine. Every newbie in apany has to go through this hardship. After all, experience creates skilled masters!" Joel was very serious as he tried his best tofort her. Unbeknownst to Joel, she had actually dealt with many salesmen before and was clear about the very nature of these men. She knew they were smooth-talking people, often stretching the truth, and liked showing off. And in private, they would ridicule and joke about any matter, even if their spouses were the butt of the joke. But despite all this, she felt that Joel wasn''t so bad after all. Nodding, Alicia smiled, "Yes! Staying here is also proof of my ability to survive! I know-" If one wanted to survive in this society, one had to conform and adapt to its rules. Alicia knew that no matter how capable one could be if they could not blend in with society, they would ultimately fail. Frankly, one had to either conform or face failure. She understood the logic behind how society worked! If the tables were turned and she was short of money, maybe she too would abandon everything and risk her life to stay in thepany! But the best didn''t mean that it was the most appropriate! Alicia could not deny Soaver International''s excellence, but working here really put a strain on her happiness. Undoubtedly, Joel''s words had stirred up some emotions in her heart. Thinking of her current situation, she could not help but feel a rush of despair. But suddenly, a lollipop was handed to her. "Eat this! When you''re unhappy, have something sweet, then you''d be reminded that life can still be sweet and delightful!" He winked at her, like a yful and innocent boy. "It''s my secret trick! Don''t tell anyone!" As he spoke, he handed the lollipop to her. Looking at the colourful lollipop in front of her, Alicia uttered a quick thank you, feeling quite moved. Frankly, she actually had been snacking on sweets for thest few years, especially when work was hard, as it could help her relieve her stress and alleviate her mood. Toying with the lollipop, Alicia smiled faintly. Her face and skin radiated with beauty, and the soft light in her eyes seemed to light up the whole world in an instant. Joel''s eyes zed over as he took in her beauty. From the door, two men walked out and were stunned, captivated by Alicia''s beauty as well. "D*mn! She''s so pretty..." Time seemed frozen till a sharp surprised gasp broke the silence. Raising her eyes, a panic look shed across Alicia''s face. Those men were shocked and one of them immediately gestured for her to calm down. "I''m sorry to startle you, I mean no harm, please don''t misunderstand me. I just think... you look gorgeous and I''m just being honest!" "You''re the new interpreter for thepany, aren''t you? You really are as beautiful as they say you are!" The two men immediately jumped to life. Seeing that they had no ill intentions, Alicia rxed and replied shyly, "Thank you for yourpliments. All of you really think too highly of me!" To be honest, she had been busy earning money all these years that it had been a really long time since she had experienced the normal rhythm of life. The men she met were always very direct. Even her marriage with Frederick made her feel a little dizzy. She felt like a trance had broken, and she suddenly felt that she had returned to the normality of life. After a few friendly greetings, the atmosphere quickly became warm and lively. The man who earlier took the initiative to express himself was also equally enthusiastic and helpful. Upon noticing the documents in her hand, he asked Alicia whether she needed help with her printing. "Oh no, it''s alright, I can do it on my own!" "It''s okay, I''ll help you, I insist! I''m waiting for my colleague anyway!" Eagerly, the man plucked the folder from her hands. As the printer was just across the door, Alicia didn''t refuse. "One copy please, thank you!" Joel then took her lollipop over and helped her remove the wrapper. He then proceeded to go in and pick up his own printed materials. As she ate the lollipop and chatted around, Alicia smiled, as she truly felt happy and blessed at that moment. Even after Frederick had finished his meeting, his executives in the lift were still talking to him about work. "Sir, this region has yet another mass order of the English version. Our products are very popr in these countries. In fact, we can send people to permanently - " "The political situation there isn''t very stable, so where does the market demande from? Safetyes first! We''ll look into this matter afterwards! Remind them to be mindful of their own safety!" While they were talking, the elevator doors opened unexpectedly. Frederick looked up, walked right out of the lift, leaving his executives stunned and confused behind him. Then, they too exited the lift behind him. "Sir?" Chet looked up in realization. "I''ll apany the president to look around. You may return to your work." At the door of the printing room, several employees who were waiting for their printing gathered around Alicia, chatting and joking around. Alicia giggled as she bit on her lollipop. After he finished printing Alicia''s documents for her, the man also smiled affably and said, "Alicia, it''s done. Can you check to see if it''s okay?" gaze fell on the two him, his hand instantly As soon as his silhouettes behind froze. Alicia didn''t realize what was realize happening as she had her head lowered, still checking the pages of the photocopies. The people around her slowly noticed the two silhouettes. One by one, their gazes shifted in the same direction. "Everything looks good, thank you! Do you mind helping me clip these pages together-" As if on instinct, Alicia turned. Holding the document in one hand and a lollipop in the other, she made out who the silhouettes were. Then, her hand dropped to her side and she pursed her lips. Frederick narrowed his eyes, hisContent protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. face turning a shade of red, "Why are you allzing around here? Do I pay you to chat with one another? That''s three days'' sry cut for each of you! Go and report it to swmove management yourselves!" Did he pay to invite a group of lecherous wolves toe around his wife to entertain and please her? "Yes, Sir!" By the next second, everyone lowered their heads and dispersed. With a sympathetic gaze, Chet looked at Alicia who was sandwiched against the wall. Joel also lowered his head and silently admitted his mistake when he was caught and walked out. However, he instinctively winked at Alicia, and even gently nudged her as he passed her on the way out. Alicia took a step and a cold look swept over her face. She stopped for a second and subconsciously turned back. Although they were already quite a few meters apart, Joel still looked at her anxiously. He even deliberately cleared his throat and coughed in a low voice, ''Ahern!" Alicia knew exactly what he meant. Pursing her lips, she shook her head and said ''no.'' Seeing Alicia and Joel exchanging nces, Frederick felt annoyed. He stared fiercely at Joel until Joel was forced into the elevator out of fear. Then, Chet remarked, "He seems to be from the sales department! I will find out more about him!" "Okay." Frederick then turned around and red at Alicia. He said coldly, his voice tinged with anger, "Come up with me!" Alicia''s heart sank in an instant, and a sense of uneasiness washed over her. She winced, then subconsciously looked over at Chet. Avoiding her gaze, Chet lowered his voice and said, "Hurry up and follow me - unless you''re trying to make this even worse." Chapter 311 Chapter 311 Alicia turned around with her head hanging down as she reluctantly followed Frederick. They took the VIP elevator this time. As the elevator started moving, Chet shook his head and let out a long sigh. He took out his phone and sent a text message, "Send me all the records of the male employees in the sales department. Yes, those with photos attached." In the elevator, Frederick was as cold as ice. He was so angry that there seemed to be smoke emitting from his head. Alicia fluttered her eyshes and looked at Frederick''s while secretly licking her lollipop. "How unlucky! It''s such a rare chance for me to have a good time here. Why did he show up there and ruin it all?" "This isn''t fair! Sure enough, Soaver really doesn''t bring me any luck at all! I really have to make sure to check the daily horoscope predictions before leaving the house now!" Aliciained inwardly/ On the way up, the atmosphere in the elevator was quiet and depressing. Frederick was angry while Alicia wasining about how unlucky sheN?vel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner. was. Ding! Suddenly, the elevator bell rang. The moment the elevator door opened, the transparent door to Frederick''s office showed a reflection of Alicia, who was secretly licking her lollipop. He didn''t know whether tough or cry. After ncing at her through the corner of his eyes, Frederick quickly strode out of the elevator. The oppressive aura in the elevator faded as soon as the rugged man exited the elevator. However, Alicia was not quite used to it instead, so she quickly caught up with him. Now that they were at the top floor, Alicia was starting to feel a little more rxed, and her eyes were no longer wandering around. She followed Frederick to the president''s office and as soon as they stepped in, a refreshing scent greeted them. Alicia looked up, and the first thing she saw was a flower stand. It had already been many days since she started working at Soaver International. Practically speaking, this was her first time entering his office. She recalled that there were only jasmine flowers upying the flower stand previously. However, it was different this time. The flower stand was decorated with all kinds of green nts, including a luxuriant money nt. At that instant, Alicia was extremely moved. She felt as if her heart had fallen into a jar of honey. Then, through the corner of her eyes, she noticed that a vase of lilies was standing on the coffee table beside her. At the sight of it, the corner of Alicia''s curled upwards as she popped her lollipop into her mouth and her eyes were like the crescent, bright and brilliant. On the side of the office, Frederick took off his suit and draped it over the back of his chair. He was fuming with hatred as he wondered what Alicia had been doing all these while in the office. "Was she always this busy? Busy flirting with men behind my back?" Frederick said inwardly in anger. Frederick then sat down and coldly red at her with his eagle-like eyes. He snapped, "How old are you? Do you want me to send you to kindergarten?" "How dare she eat a lollipop in front of those men? Is she dumb?" "Did she not know what that meant? Did she not know that this is something that could make a man''s imagination go wild?" Alicia immediately came to her senses the moment she heard his meanment. She lowered her head, spit out the lollipop, then subconsciously licked her lips. Frederick didn''t want to look at her alluring actions but ended up seeing each and every one of them. At that instant, he could feel that there was a burning rage tearing at his lungs. "D*mn it!" He swore under his breath. Alicia instinctively lifted her head with shock. Frederick had always been a graceful man. His usual graceful demeanor was so effortless that it seemed like he was born with it. No matter how mad he was, he would never curse. However, this time, Alicia actually heard him cursing! As their eyes met, Frederick stretched out his hand and said with a soft voice, "Come over here." As Alicia was slowly walking over to him, she ced a file on the table and twirled the lollipop in her hand. She decided that she would keep it because she thought that the sweet and tangy taste was very to her liking. Looking at her with the lollipop in her hand and the thought of those male employees flirting with his wife with such a childish trick, Frederick was immediately consumed by anger. He snatched the lollipop away from Alicia and immediately threw it into a trash can. With a quick heave, he sat her on hisp and pinched her pointed chin with his rough fingers. "So the reason for you leaving early and returningte is this? This is what you''ve been busy doing? Flirting with other men? Is this the reason why you can''t even return my calls?" Men would go to her in droves and even made a fool of themselves trying to impress her. Not only was there always someone who would try to make her happy, but there were even people who were willing to do her work for her. How wonderful was that? What Frederick never knew was that the reason Alicia would leave the house so early was to get breakfast, and she would saunter around the streets before going home at night. It was never about work. However, as for the International Affairs Department, in addition to being responsible for external and internalmunication, they are also responsible for attending to international clients and trantion work. Therefore, it was not an unusual thing to work out of office. Moreover, thepany had justunched new products so meetings were inevitable. However, little did Frederick know that that was not the case at all. He had always thought that she was hardworking and that was why she was spending so much time at work. In fact, she was just mad at him and avoiding him. Although Alicia really didn''t want to work at Soaver International, she knew she should wisely separate work from her private matters. She shook her head and just as she could say a word to exin for herself, her slightly parted lips was enveloped by Frederick''s. In the next second, his tongue went through her pearly whites teeth and conquered the depths of her mouth. Her lips were red and alluring, and the sweet fragrance of the lollipop was still lingering, which drove Frederick absolutely insane. He held the back of her head and pulled her closer to deepen the kiss. The moment Alicia felt an unusual object touching her lower body, her fair and tiny face immediately turned red. She lifted her slim arms and pushed his boiling hot body away. Then, she said in a soft yet pleading voice, "Hubby..." she said. "Why is he so easily turned on even during the day? Frederick held her slender waist as he rested his head against her forehead. He suppressed his lustful desires and gently patted Alicia''s cheek. "Don''t you know who you are and what you represent? How dare you flirt with all those guys at the office?" Thinking of how she looked as she elget ate the lollipop reminded him of an innocent child, or perhaps a carefree youngdy. Compared to many women in this ostentatious society who sought after wealth and poprity, she was simple. She exuded a bewitching power which he could not help but want to care for her and cherish her. As he thought about it, Frederick was exasperated. She was his wife, and she only needed his love. What are those people trying to impress her for? Frederick grumbled inwardly. Looking at her supple lips, Frederick once again couldn''t help lowering his head and kissed her. Alicia was his woman and no one was allowed to covet her! Not a chance! Alicia pursed her lips and an idea shed across her mind. Sheughed as she said, "Hubby, don''t tell me you''re jealous? You''re such a remarkable figure, of course your subordinates aren''t just some Tom, Dick, Harrys. They are so talented, like Mr. Reynes. He''s so handsome and capable. Moreover heard that most of the senior executives were graduates from elite universities. They''re not only people with high education but also a gentleman. Plus, most of them were multilingual too... Now that Soaver has such talents, how can I miss this opportunity to learn from them, right? And I also heard that some of our top salesmen had million dor annual sries and most of them are bachelors too and some are even more good looking than the hottest celebrities!" Content With every word that came out of Alicia''s mouth, Frederick''s face turned a shade darker. Even if she didn''t notice that, the tightening grip on her waist definitely was noticeable! Chapter 312 Chapter 312 In this situation, if she tried to protect Joel and the others, it would probably backfire. Therefore, Alicia had to deliberately act and showed that she had taken the initiative to provoke Frederick. Raising her chin, she said. "It''s said that birds of the same feather flock together. The friends of elites will naturally be elites too. If I get to know a few more of them, I won''t have to worry if thepany fires me in the future then." What Alicia meant was she was looking for a backup. And if one day Frederick decided to dump her, she would still have someone who could take her in. Upon hearing what Alicia had said, Frederick stared at her and gritted his teeth as he asked, "Elites? Getting fired?" As he pinched her chin, Alicia could see through his deep eyes that a huge thunderstorm wasing for her very soon. "So, this is what you are busy with all these time? Busy looking for my recement?" asked Frederick. She must be blind! One of the world''s most attractive and wealthiest men in the world was in front of her. How could she say that Chet was handsome? Why would something so insignificant as a million dors'' annual pay impress her? F*cking hell! Even so, they were all just his underlings anyway. Each and every of them were under his control! At this time, Frederick was so furious that his knuckles were crackling. At that instant, Alicia knew that she had angered him, so he shook her head as she gently bit her lower lip to shut herself up. Anger was eating Frederick up, and he had nowhere to vent it. He really wanted to give her a good beating, but he could bear toy his fingers on her at all. He held her tightly in his arms, and once again kissed her on the lips. As the overbearing kiss went on, Frederick lifted the hem of her skirt and began unbuttoning her shirt. His moves were hasty and rough, as if he was in a rush to tell the entire world that she was his woman. Frederick bit her lips and asked in exasperation, "You said Chet is handsome, didn''t you? And the senior executives are talented, huh? And you''re very impressed by those hefty sries?" Judging from his tone, Alicia could tell that he was extremely furious, and he was slowly losing control over his actions. Alicia could feel a stabbing as he held her, and a hint of grievance shed across her eyes. Even so, Alicia did not dare to utter a sound. Instead, she intimately clutched her arms around his neck and huddled up in his arms. After Frederick had vented his anger, she bit her lip as she pulled his neck towards her and whispered in his ears, "Hubby, you''re the best! The most handsome and talented guy I''ve ever met in my life! I''ve neverpared you to them before. Now that I have, they''re definitely not on the same level as you at all. They''re nothingpared to you!" Alicia''s voice was soft and slightly quavering, which made Frederick''s body quiver. Frederick pinched her slightly blushed cheek and took a deep breath before tidying her messy clothes. However, he was still pursing lips. Alicia could tell that he was still dissatisfied. Seeing that he cooled down, Alicia batted hershes, straightened her arms, and wrapped them around his neck, "Hubby, are you jealous?" As soon as she spoke, Frederick immediately gave her a cold stare. Alicia giggled,Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. "Well, yourpany is indeed a gathering of the elites, and there are fewer women here than men. Of course, they would take any chances they can get, right? Even women like me are popr among the guys. Moreover, even if I don''t approach them first, there would always be one or two who woulde after me. I''m sure that you wouldn''t want to have to worry about other guys approaching me, right?" The moment Alicia looked away, Frederick immediately narrowed his eyes. He immediately understood what she was trying to do. No surprise there! Sure enough, Frederick heard Alicia saying, "Why don''t you just fire me?" After saying that, Alicia tugged Frederick''s shirt and showed him her irresistible puppy eyes. "Hubby? If you fire me, you won''t have to worry about others guys approaching me. Then, I won''t have anyone to help me out, so I will have no choice but to be obedient. On top of that, you won''t have to worry about me attracting men and what happened just now will never happen ever again. Isn''t that perfect?" ncing at her, Frederick felt like he was hit by a wave of cold water. He raised his hand and poked her forehead. "Is that all you got in that brain of yours? Do you really think that I''ll fall for your little trick? In your dreams! No matter what, you''re still going to stay employed here!" As soon as Frederick finished his words, Alicia withdrew her hand and pouted her tiny red lips. She pushed him away and stood up. "Yes, Mr. Clements! I will get back to work right away!" Alicia turned around angrily, but Frederick caught her wrist. "Do you want to leave that badly?" Alicia pursed her lips and kept quiet. However, anyone could tell that she was unhappy. Not only did she want to leave, but she was also willing to die just to get away from this ce! With his hand still holding onto her wrist, Frederick stood up and hugged her. As he caressed her silky hair, he said in a serious tone, het "I''ll let you get ustomed to thepany first and allow you to go around the departments as you wish! You can choose any position you like in any department, and if you like, I can even appoint you as my secretary! Anything you want, just let me know and I''ll make it happen. If you still want to Russian trantions, I will set up a new department for you as soon as possible! However, before all this, I must warn you, no more tricks and games with me. Even if you hook up with all the men in thepany, I will never let you go! Ally, all I want is for you to stay with me and be by my side. Both you and Soaver are equally important to me, and a part of thepany is also yours, do you understand?" They were husband and wife, and Frederick was more than happy to share his aplishments and enjoy his empire with her. Moreover, with her working at Soaver International, it made him feel at ease. Deep down, like any other woman, Alicia worshipped and looked up at him. It was her dream to work by his side, but at this moment, Alicia did not have such ambition. She simply wanted to be the woman behind him. She did not want to get too involved in his career. Because to her, once she got involved, greed and conflict might arise because of their own interests. She was afraid that s would eventually be blinded by all those and ended up losing everything. What she wanted was her own career and innocent love between the,. She did not want Frederick to be with her the entire time. Although that was what she actually desired, she knew that she knew that absence makes the heart grow fonder She hoped the both of them would have their personal space and a healthy dose of mystery in their rtionship so that he would always and only have his eyes on her. However, it was obvious that they were not seeing eye to eye in this matter. Frederick was used to having his way and calling the shots, and sometimes there was just no way to convince him. Hence, Alicia could only give in for the time being. She did not try to leave, nor did she try to make a point with him. She thought it was not something that she needed to solve at this instant, and she would just see what fate had in store for her. Moreover, if everything went well, she might not leave Soaver at all! Seeing that Alicia had finally calmed down, Frederick kissed her forehead and asked, "We''ll have lunch here today. What do you feel like eating? I''ll ask them to get it for you!" With her arms around his waist, Alicia said in a gentle voice, "I''d like some fish and chips and buffalo wings, and tiramisu as dessert!" Alicia knew that Frederick had a personal bathroom in his office, so she did not have to worry about having bad breath after the meal. She could just brush her teeth there. Upon hearing Alicia''s request, Frederick felt sorry for her. Chapter 313 Chapter 313 Did she not like the food at the cafeteria? Why did she order so little? Frederick wondered. Frederick stroked her hair and answered, "Okay!" Then he picked up the handset and made his order. At the same time, he also instructed his assistant to prepare a te of cut fruits. After taking a nce at Alicia who was sitting on the sofa, Frederick turned around and went to the coffee bar to make coffee. When he was at it, he asked, "Do you not like the food here?" She seemed excited and wanted to eat anything that was avable at the cafeteria thest time. But it seemed that she had lost her appetite nowadays. Scrolling through her phone, Alicia casually answered, "No, the food here is one of the best I''ve ever had!" As she was replying to a text message, she couldn''t help but pause for a short while. In fact, in Alicia''s opinion, the food is great, but she would always end up losing her appetite whenever she went to the cafeteria. When she first joined thepany, there would be so many people gathering around her that she couldn''t even join the queue. When I finally got to the front of the queue, it would either be leftovers or the dishes that did not suit her preferences, so she did not feelfortable having her meals there. Recently, the situation had gotten better. But still, even when she visited the cafeteria, there were always people who woulde over to snatch her meals and even take her seat, which annoyed her a lot. However, since she was a neer, she decided not to make a fuss over these trivial things. But of course, grievances would arise after countless such experiences. Since she decided not toin about it, then she would notin about it now. Since she had made the decision then to ept the consequences, she would bear with whatever came along now. It was just how she was as a person. So she looked down and continued to reply to her text messages. Frederick put down his coffee and lowered his head. He saw that one of the text messages that she had sent out wrote, "I''m fine, my boss is busy now, I''m just here waiting for him to give me a lecture but I''m really fine. Thanks for asking!" "I''m busy at the moment, so I''m not sure. You guys can go ahead without me! Thanks!" Frederick sat down and immediately pulled her into his arms. He stared at her phone screen and saw that she was texting at least three people at the same time. Not only that, he also realized that Alicia and these people would text each other now and then. Frederick stretched out his hand and took the phone from her. The screen disyed a text from a person named "Mr. Yves". He scrolled through the messages casually and almost all of them were asking if she was free, whether they could book a seat for her to have lunch at the cafeteria. Frederick gave her a sidelong nce as his eyes darkened. Alicia didn''t try to snatch her phone from him but allowed him to look freely through her phone. Because she knew that if Frederick did pay attention to what she had replied, he would know that she did not have any intention to get closer to those guys. After looking through all the messages, Frederick returned the phone to Alicia. He was a little agitated as he said inwardly, "This woman is only here for a few days but she already has a group of men coveting her under my nose." Was she doing this to pressure him to announce their rtionship to the world? Frederick thought. He was not opposed to having their rtionship publicly known, but it was yet the right timing to do so. Moreover, Frederick wanted her to stand on her own two feet before announcing their rtionship because he knew that once everyone knew about their rtionship, all her efforts would be washed down the drains. Frederick bent his fingers and caressed her tender face. He said, "It seems like I should just keep you in my pocket and make sure you''re by my side wherever I go. You''re just too beautiful that no matter where you go, you just can''t help but attract everyone''s attention!" He never thought that he would be subdued by a woman, as they were often dispensable to him. Having them in his life or not would matter little to him. But at this moment, looking at the woman in his arms, he could tell that a sense of anxiety and insecurity were slowly oveing him. He was afraid of losing her! This feeling was unprecedented! He had never had such a strong desire to possess a woman, a woman who he used to hate so much even! With the phone in her hand, Alicia pursed her lips and looked at Frederick. Her intense gaze began to wander. "Would you care though? People always say that men don''t like beautiful wives but one who is virtuous and capable." At that instant, Alicia recalled a piece of news that she hade across a while ago. It was about a man who married a beautiful woman. The woman followed him faithfully and took care of his family well. But one day, anotorious tyrant had his eye on the woman and defiled her in front of her husband. However, the man did nothing to save his wife because he was afraid that the tyrant would hurt his family. In the end, due to that impactful incident, the woman had a mental breakdown and ended up losing her mind. When Alicia saw this news, she was infuriated. There were no follow-up reports of the family, so she did not know how things eventually ended for them. However, seeing that such a big family with no financial capabilities, Alicia knew that the rest of the woman''s life was doomed. She probably couldn''t even afford to pay for her treatments. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "A lowly man like him doesn''t deserve to have a wife, nor is it worthwhile for her to give birth to a child for him! It''s a pity that such a young and beautiful woman is driven to madness by something like this!" Alicia scolded inwardly. In the past, when she used to go on blind dates, she had alsoe across such men. They never understood her, yet they imed she was too beautiful for them to take her as their wives. That literally meant that they had assumed that a beautiful girl like her would cheat on them. The moment Alicia heard what they said, she was so angry that she even thought of sshing coffee on their faces. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org At that moment, Alicia actually felt a little scared! She was afraid of being left for that excuse! Frederick seemed to have noticed her worry, so he gave her long and deep kiss. "But I like beautiful women! Those sayings are just nonsense! I don''t need a virtuous and capable wife. All I need is you, my Ally! you''re the most precious thing I could ever have in my entire life!" Listening to his words, Alicia''s smile was as bright as the sun. She gave Frederick two gentle pecks on the corner of his lips and said, "I''ll listen to everything you say from now on. I will not approach any guys and I''ll never make you angry ever again!" Alicia had decided that she wanted to be a virtuous wife for him! "Meeting you was the best thing that has ever happened in my life!" Although it was an ident, it was really the luckiest ident in her life! At this moment, Alicia was really d for the mistakes and decisions she made that led her to where she was. Frederick pinched her pointed nose and thought the same too. He said, "You''re the best and the most beautiful, unexpected encounter in my life! For a lifetime, once like this is enough!" As the tip of their noses touched, both of them broke into blissful smiles. All of a sudden, a knocking sound sounded at the door. "I think the food is here. Let me go get the door!" Frederick said as she gently pushed Alicia away and caressing her tiny face before standing up. Then, Alicia found a hidden corner in the office and brought her coffee over with her. The moment Frederick opened the door and saw that it was Danica Randolph, he instinctively walked out of the room and shut the door behind him. "How did you get here?" Logically speaking, she would not have ess to his office. Frederick wondered. "Frederick?" Seeing his demeanor, Danica was shocked and her joyful tone faded as she said, "I met Chet downstairs, so I..." In fact, she thought that she had to wait for someone to lead her into the office but she didn''t expect that she would bump into Chet Reynes and had even a short chat with him. And because of that, the security guard granted her ess without any questions asked. "What''s the matter? Why didn''t you call me first?" Frederick asked.Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org. Chapter 314 Chapter 314 She could also see that Frederick obviously did not want her to enter. However, Danica did not know that it was because there was someone inside. She thought that perhaps he was on guard against her, as he seemed slightly embarrassed. However, to get where she was, Danica had already sacrificed so much. Therefore, no matter how embarrassing it was, she still forced a smile. "I''ve set up a small private painting exhibition this weekend! I wanted to pass you an invitation, thus I dropped by!" As she spoke, she took out an artistically designed envelope. "Can youe to show some support? Is it okay if youe alone?" She asked as she passed it over. Fearing that Frederick would take Alicia with him, Danica strategically stopped him from doing so. They were still looking at each other. "This is the first painting exhibition I''m hosting ever since I return. I would like to have a good start! If it''s alright with you, just do me a favor and support theunch please?" As he reached out for the invitation, Frederick merely replied, "Got it!" Just at that moment, a staff member from the kitchen brought over a packed meal box. Initially, Danica had secretly inquired about Frederick''s schedule and wanted toe at the right time to have a meal with him. But she now realized that she had missed the chance. "Thank you! Then, I won''t disturb your meal. I''ll take my leave! See you this weekend at seven o''clock." "Alright!" Frederick nodded and did not persuade Danica to stay. He watched as she entered the elevator. Then, he took the meal box from the staff and said, "Come and get it from me at 2 p.m.!" "Yes, sir!" Alicia had been waiting in the room for quite some time and noticed that there were no signs of activity at the door. She slowly crept out, only to see that the door was closed. She had vaguely heard the voice of a woman, but as she peeked out, she only saw a man in a chef''s uniform leaving. Alicia frowned in puzzlement. "Darling, why are you whispering to the chef? What took you so long?" Frederick subconsciously slid the invitation to the side of the food box to hide it from Alicia''s view, "Oh, it''s nothing. Let''s go in and have some food." "Sure!" Alicia ran back to the sofa and quickly moved the vase away from the table. Meanwhile, Frederick hurriedly shoved the invitation card beneath the file on the table first, before taking out the meal box. He then spread out a disposable tablecloth, and served the food. The prepared meal was sumptuous. There was a variety of delicious fish, meat, and vegetables, coupled with delectable desserts and fruits. Frederick took out a set of cutleries and handed it to Alicia. "Let''s enjoy it while it''s still warm!"N?vel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner. "Okay!" Without hesitation, Alicia stuffed a piece of salmon into her mouth. She then realized that Frederick was still looking at his phone, so she asked... "Honey, are you not hungry?" "I''m not hungry yet, but I will be in a while!" He realized that he did not receive any messages from Danica, and hence felt a little relieved. He was afraid that Alicia would see it and the peace between them would be destroyed again. A thought struck his mind as he started to order snacks from an online vendor. He paid and arranged the delivery arrival time at 1 o''clock p.m. He then put down his phone, picked up his fork, and passed a chicken wing to Alicia. "If there''s anything you want to eat in the future, juste up here. I''ll get someone to cook it for you!" "Okay!" Looking at her happy smile, Frederick began to munch on a bun. However, there were a lot of thoughts running through his mind. Why did Danica suddenlye to thepany? Did she reallye just to send him an invitation card? He thought, "D*mn Chet! Why didn''t he inform me in advance? Things could have gotten a lot worse!" As Frederick was not a fan of seafood, Alicia ate most of the salmon and fish. After being well fed, Alicia''s mood improved tremendously. She set down her cutleries and picked up a dessert fork, spearing the fruit in front of her. Noticing that she had not even finished her half of the buns, Frederick raised his eyebrows and asked, "Are you full?" "Well, I''m taking a break before I start on the cake!" They had an undisturbed lunch, which was pleasant. If it wasn''t because she felt bad, Alicia would have eaten the other cake as well. Instead, she urged Frederick who had barely eaten, "Honey, eat more!" When they were together, they would seeminglypete on who could eat more, and this meal was no exception. The atmosphere was pleasant, but the issue of Danica was on Frederick''s mind the whole time. Nheless, he still remained silent about it. After Frederick set down his cutleries, Alicia quickly ced everything away except for the fruit te and the cake. After cleaning up, Frederick ced the tray in a corner. They had a simple gargle to rid themselves of the taste of salmon they had earlier. Frederick answered a phone call, then went to work. After a while, Alicia began to fall asleep on the sofa and started to snore lightly. Meanwhile, after entering the elevator, Danica was actually still dawdling. She didn''t want to leave at all. Along the way, she was ???? wondering if she should find another reason to go back. Then again, if she went back again, would she get a different response? Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Her hand subconsciously reached for the elevator button again. Before she could touch the elevator button, the door suddenly opened, and several loud women who wereughing squeezed in. She took a step back. "Hey, have you heard? Someone waszing around during work hours and was caught red-handed by the President. He was so furious that he deducted the person''s sry on the spot!" "I heard about it too! It seems that it''s all because he tried to talk to that new girl, Alicia! I heard that she was alsoter lectured by the President. I wonder if she''ll be fired." "Could it be that she has bewitched them? The men who talked to her seem almost infatuated with her. When she first arrived, Canteen No 6 was overcrowded with people! Have you ever seen something like that happen? Are the stories of her beauty that urate and true, or is it exaggerated? Is the President also under her charm?" "I''ve seen her once! She really is more beautiful than most women! How should put it? She has a graceful aura surrounding her. It is a very different vibe! Her skin is fair and wless, like how most women look after being heavily edited. Her eyes and mouth look very special too! It is said that men and women focus on different characteristics. But, to be honest, I also think that she is very charming!" "Is this Alicia that pretty? I''m so curious! No wonder Jennifer from the international department hates her so much! She has been dethroned from her seat of beauty and power, and now her admirers have all turned tail to Alicia. How can she not hate her?" "In fact, I''m more curious about whether the President will like her or not. It''s known that our president is not exactly normal, isn''t it?" "I''ll be d*mned if he falls for her!" "Hahaha!" Chatting and joking away, the colleagues exited the elevator together. Behind them was an upset Danica. Frederick didn''t even let Danica enter the office, yet he brought that woman to work in thepany? Was that woman working in the international department? Danica''s face distorted in an instant, and she walked out. With her chest heaving, she turned to walk towards the sign at the other end of the floor. In the President''s office, Alicia opened her sleepy eyes and was shocked. In 15 minutes time, break time would be over. She quickly went to wash up and tidy up. She only had a few minutes to get ready for work. Even when she was napping, she was still very dedicated. When he saw here out, Frederick waved to her. "There''s no need to rush. Have some fruits before you leave!" he said. While saying that, he took out a bag that was filled to the brim with several different varieties of snacks, including jellies, dried fruits, biscuits, and so on. "Is this for me?" As soon as Alicia approached him, he habitually enveloped her in a hug while enjoying her lovely fragrance very much. "Yes, but from now on, you are not allowed to eat a lollipop in front of men, same goes to ice pops and bananas!" Chapter 315 Chapter 315 Holding the bag, Alicia paused. She didn''t know what was wrong with him, but when she heard his words, she immediately understood. Blushing in embarrassment, she said, "Stop exaggerating." If he felt that she could attract men''s attention just by eating, then she should go on a hunger strike! After picking out a pack of jelly, Alicia''s eyes shone with excitement. "Grape vored, that''s my favorite!" She tore the wrapper open and started slurping on the jelly. With her free hand, she rummaged through the bag for another grape-vored jelly. Almost instantly, Frederick narrowed his eyes and hissed, "And no jellies as well!" "Huh?" Surprised, Alicia raised her head and said, "What?" Unable toprehend the matter, she was flustered. Frederick''s gaze fell on her luscious red lips as he said in a low voice, "You are not allowed to eat in front of any other man!" Was it that her eating mannerisms would stimte a man''s desire?! In that instant, Frederick understood. It was actually because of Alicia''s lips. They were red and moist, full of temptation. When they moved, it was an iprehensible seduction. It could make any man feel flustered, somehow! Being continuously stared at, Alicia did not know how to respond all of a sudden. Covering her lips, she nced at him and said, "Honey! Can you stop doing this? I won''t be able to eat anything!" "Pervert!" Couldn''t he just not think about that lewd stuff? Couldn''t they just get along with each other happily? She initially wanted to eat more, but now, she was hesitant. With her long eyshes fluttering, and her rosy red cheeks, it made her look shy and charming. His rough fingers gently touched her soft ears, and quickly kissed her on her lips. "It''s the face you make when you are eating. It''s too charming!" She was really so charming! It was a pity that she was still very conservative regarding sex, and he did not have any fetishes. However, just fantasizing about her like that was extremely arousing! Noticing that she was blushing even more, Frederick pinched her cheeks and said, "Why are you so shy? You''ll make others go crazy for you!" She looked absolutely gorgeous when she was blushing! Her face was red and soft like a new born baby. She looked truly adorable and beautiful beyondpare. "Honey..." Alicia punched him. She wished the ground would open up and swallow her whole. "What is wrong with him today?" she wondered. Not only did he give her weird looks, but he was even saying weird stuff! Frederick handed her a jelly and stopped teasing her. "Eat up!" Frederick could not help but smile as he held and watched her while she ate her snacks with a content smile on her face. Women really shared lots of simrities with kids after all! Alicia picked out her favorite snacks to satisfy her hunger. She stuffed two more small packs into her pocket and suddenly reminisced being in her brother''s arms when she was a child. When their parents hid the snacks, her brother would buy them for her or steal them for her. She had often sat on her brother''sp and ate them. Whenever she couldn''t tear the snacks open, she would ask him for help. When she saw a snack she liked, she would stuff a few extra packs into her pocket. She felt poignant as she reminisced about the love of being protected by a family member. The thought of her brother and his severed finger suddenly shed through her mind. "I wonder what has be of him? Where is he? Is he happy where he is?" She lowered her eyes and ate thest jelly she had and stopped reaching for more. Frederick toyed with Alicia''s hands as he kissed her on her cheek. When he held her in his arms, it was as if he had possessed the whole world. Just like that, he was satisfied. Seeing that it was about time to start work, Alicia tidied up her clothes and said, "It''s time to go to work, I have to go!" When she thought of something, she hooked her arms around Frederick''s neck and said, "Can you just let go of what happened in the morning? Your wife would bebeled as a sl*t and a bringer of bad luck! Please have some mercy!" "Mercy?" He questioned as he pinched her nose. "That''s one thing! It''s already a great mercy for me that I didn''t pursue them for lusting after my wife!" During work hours, if caughtzing around, a deduction of three days'' wage was considered a light punishment! Besides, how could he change his words in just a day? "So is this the end of the matter?" Hopefully, he wouldn''t get even with themter on behind her back! If someone lost their job because of her, it would be too much. After all, all the people who were chatting with her on this day were quite friendly! Content belongs Frederick''s face darkened, and he paused for a moment. "Is she worried about that man?" His thoughts drifted to thest man who had signaled to her and gestured to her in front of him! Obviously, she really cared about him! "Dear?" "Who are you worried about? Thest guy who flirted with you? What is his name?" Frederick red at her and tightened his lips. Alicia looked at him and the sudden change in his reaction shocked her. She didn''t just make things worse for Joel, did she? "Do you want me to find out who it is myself?" Looking down pitifully, Alicia whimpered, "It''s Joel Yves, from the sales department! We met in the printing room when we were waiting in line..."Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. "Joel Yves?!" His surname was Yves? As Frederick murmured this name, the words "Mr. Yves" suddenly popped up in Frederick''s mind. Was he the man who kept sending her messages, asking her out for lunch? That guy was really so caring of her! "That guy should know his ce, so how dare he care about Alicia at all? Is he afraid I would do anything to her?" Frederick thought menacingly. But he kept silent. Alicia was a little scared. Her lips twitched a little, but she was not sure whether she should say anything. A trace of anxiety appeared in her gaze. "What? Are you afraid that I''ll bully him?" Twisting her fingers, Alicia slowly nodded. Her brain cells started spinning rapidly to think of an idea. "I''ve been avoiding him and have been firm on being disinterested in him. I didn''t tell him my identity either. When I met him in the restaurant, he was very good to me. I was already feeling a little guilty. If I was affected by my work again, I would certainly me myself for the rest of my life!" What she actually meant was that if Joel was fired because of her, she would never be able to live with the guilt. However, Alicia did not dare to say it out loud. She merely put on a pitiful outlook. Given Frederick''s intelligence, how could he not understand? Although he personally didn''t agree, he never influenced the private affairs of others Coupled with Alicia''s words, he naturally gave in. He raised his hand and poked Alicia''s forehead. "Alright, stop putting on such a pitiful look! As for this matter, let''s see your performance!" Given this reprieve, Alicia suddenly seemed to havee back to life and ran into Frederick''s arms. She then gave him a quick kiss on his lips. "I''ll behave myself and be good!" Hugging her, Frederick was bberfasted! This woman really knew her way around words in coaxing people, how sly! However, all of this did not stop him from feeling a deep sense of pleasure! "Come home early tonight! I want to eat ravioli!" Above all that, he wanted to have a fun night in bed with her. "Alright! I''ll go to the supermarket after work!" Looking at the time, Alicia struggled to stand up and said, "Honey, it''s 1:30 p.m.! It''s time to go to work. I''m leaving! Don''t forget to hide my snacks!" As she ran to the door, she turned her head back and blew him a kiss. At this moment, as long as he didn''t look into what her friends did, she would do anything. More than that, this very noon, she had experienced a strong sense of happiness and joy- Chapter 316 Chapter 316 After making sure there was no one outside, Alicia waved her hand and whispered, "Bye, Honey!" Then, she quickly squeezed out of the door and trotted into the elevator. She wasn''t concerned about exining herself to her colleagues. After all, no matter what she said, no one would dare to ask Frederick to verify it. Therefore, she had already thought of an excuse in the elevator. Her excuse was simple. It was that she had been taken to the office by the President for a lecture, and was punished to clean his office afterward. Hence, she was away for such a long time. Sure enough, as soon as she returned to the office, she was called in by the manager before she had the chance to be swarmed by her colleagues. She entered her manager Giselle''s office and started narrating the excuse that she hade up with. After listening to Alicia, Giselle''s brows were furrowed in confusion. "Is that it?" Apparently, everyone else had three days'' wages deducted, which was understandable given their President''s temperament. Giselle wondered if Alicia had somehow charmed Frederick, as the usual penalty would be a deduction of wage or even termination. How could Alicia receive such a light punishment? After all, everyone knew that for so many years, there had only been two people who took turns in cleaning the President''s office. A random outsider being told to do it was simply unheard of! Not to mention that Frederick was famous for his dislike for shy women, especially the well-dressed, beautiful ones. Once, he had a sexy assistant who was known for her beautiful bosom, unrivalled in thepany. Every day, she wore short dresses and walked around the office. All the men in different departments were crazy for her and would help herplete all her tasks on time. As a result, when she went to the President''s office overconfidently and tried to seduce him, she immediately got fired and threw out of his office, which blew up the matter. Even the head of departments and the ones from the Human Resource department who hired her were involved. The next day, all the heads of departments and managers were reced. It clearly showed the President''s attitude towards women who thought themselves charming. "Oh! That''s it!" Nodding, Alicia still had her head lowered as if she was being reprimanded, but she was actually thinking about her exnation to see if there were any big loopholes. Although Giselle felt doubtful, she couldn''t do anything about it. But she began to feel some concerns about Alicia. Nheless, Giselle''s thoughts were worthless and she couldn''t say anything. Moreover, she had just gone to print documents and chatted for a while, which was not too big of a deal. A huge punishment would seem somewhat unreasonable as well. After pondering for a while, Giselle said, "Alright, it''s fine, you may go now! You should be careful when you do things in the future! We are a bigpany that is very structural and has an emphasis on the rules set, worker efficiency, and corporate image! In addition to the afternoon tea time, we should spend less time chatting and pay attention to work. Ignore those who gossip. Pay attention to thepany trends! You should learn harder. The WDW machines are pushing a new line of products. Everyone will be having the same starting point. If you try harder, you won''tg behind, understand?" "Yes! Miss Giselle, I will do my best!" Giselle dismissed Alicia with a wave of her hand. Then Alicia slowly stepped out and took a deep breath. Back at her seat, she touched the two packs of snacks in her pocket and quickly threw them into her drawer. She picked up the instruction manual and began working on it. The corners of her lips were slightly raised, and the faint dimples on her cheeks could be seen vaguely. Meanwhile, back at his office, Frederick was checking through a document while his eyes nced at Chet from time to time. Chet was covered in a cold sweat. He couldn''t help but raise his hand and touch the back of his head. He then lowered his head and looked at his shiny leather shoes. Was there any problem with his dress code? Or had he somehow stained his clothes with something? Closing the document, Frederick handed it to Chet. He narrowed his eyes and nced at him while he wondered, "Is he handsome? No one is as handsome as me." Chet shivered all of a sudden. He was nervous and anxious. "Frederick, did I do something wrong again?" Why did Frederick look at him in such an unusual way? It sent a shiver down Chet''s spine. He wished that Frederick would say something and get it over with. Shifting his gaze, Frederick snorted and said, "What''s up with Danica?" "Sorry, what?" Raising his eyes, Chet was obviously taken aback. He walked around the table and sat down on a chair by the side. He couldn''t understand what Frederick was asking about. Suddenly, Frederick stared at him, and subconsciously, his butt, which had not even left an impression on the pillow, quickly scooted upwards. "Can''t I even take a seat? What''s going on? Why is his mood so horrible today?!" Chet waspletely dumbfounded. "Why didn''t you inform me she wasing to see me?" After that, Frederick nced at the chair again and said, "Take a seat!" Only then did Chet sit down with peace of mind. "She came to see you? I met her at the door of thepany. She said hello to me and I had a small talk with her. She asked me why was I not with you and I said you were busy! She didn''t say she wasing to see you! Wasn''t she just passing by?"Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org. As their eyes met, they both had a realization. Danica had used that excuse to grab an opportunity to meet Frederick! "She came to give me an invitation!" Frederick passed the invitation card to Chet. Chet opened the card and said, "The banquet hall of the First Sight Hotel? It''s a painting exhibition?" Wasn''t that the ce where Frederick and Danica fell in love with each other? Although the hotel had been renovated, it still was romantic and luxurious. One look at the hotel and one would fall in love with it! "Get me details of this painting exhibition!" Frederick instructed. If she wanted him to support her purely because of business reasons, that was fine. If she had personal motives, then, he wouldn''t tolerate it! He really didn''t want to think so badly of her, but the recent events had made his favor towards her plummet greatly. "Got it!" "As for the Randolph family, what''s going on? Do you know what ns or projects they have recently?" As he tapped his fingers, Frederick was obviously struggling to keep hisposure. She was the only woman in the world who could make him feel so conflicted! After all, more than 20 years was a long period of time. They had been friends for more than 20 years. Once, she had given him countless warmth. She lit his face up with smiles more than a few times and had apanied him for many years. Deep down, he knew she was not good enough, but he had also hoped that the past was a good rtionship and it would stay on as a good memory, hoping that she could live a better life in the future. "The Randolph family''s business is mainly import and export trade. Many goods are imported from abroad. It is unknown whether he wants to make arge sum of money on that path, as their stock is not making good money now. Anyway, he has blocked the sale of goods. The final decision is too rash, and the goods are dead! Originally, 100 dors can be used for two goods, but now the exchange rate has risen. The same goods may only require 80 dors. Adding on to the long-term costs and the evolution of technology products, he will definitely be losing money! For the trade, the norm of it is to block the bad goods. If the goods are not good, the solution is to block the goods. If not done that way, the business is doomed. I have never seen such a stupid guy like him. He doesn''t know when the moment of crisis should be right for him to lose his arm to save his life. Now, business is like a vicious war, and he''s at a disadvantage now. Hence, it''s a little difficult for him to turn over!" "I haven''t heard of any major projects. However, Kieran is very diligent in running the equity business recently. He often asks the business agents out for meals and appointments. I wonder if he ns to borrow stocks for another gamble? I guess he''s just making a fool of himself now. I guess he''ll Keep that confident look on his face till he dies. At least, he still has a chance! If Randolph Group deres bankruptcy, it will soon disappear from this circle. At that time, will people know who Kieran is? It''ll be even more difficult for him to rise again!" Chapter 317 Chapter 317 Chet sat up straight like he''d thought of something. "Kieran is somewhat capable. The Randolph family is on the verge of bankruptcy, but he''s still splurging away! Do you think he has other ways of making money?" Frederick gave him a sidelong nce and said coldly, "Since when did you be such a busybody? You''re indeed the encyclopedia of the business world!" As he said this, Frederick was pondering. If he wanted to turn his fortune around through shares, he didn''t mind helping him. This was his expertise. In recent years, he had done his research, so it was not difficult for him to make a profit of around ten million in a short time. He would do it for Danica''s sake! Seeing that he was being looked down upon again, Chet shook his head speechlessly, "If I knew nothing about the things happening around us, would you still keep me?" Chet had been trained by Frederick and had suffered a lot through the process. Now he was used to it! He would always pay attention to anything rted to business. This was the result of learning from Frederick. He had be sensitive to business opportunities because he was smart, daring and had attention to details. Chet felt a great sense of aplishment, being able to remain by his side.Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. "Frederick, do you want to give him a hand? Kieran doesn''t seem sincere. He didn''t even show up when asking for help. What did he mean by sending his daughter? Looks like he''s trying to order you around like a donkey." Since he wasn''t the one who actually asked for help, he wouldn''t be the one owing the favor! And if he really managed to turn his fortune around, he''d probably backstab them and say that they were the ones who owed him a favor instead! What a sly fox! "What did you say?" Chet was bing more daring by the day. How dare he call him a donkey? Chet snapped back to reality. Heughed dryly and said, "Just a slip of the tongue! It''s just an analogy! I''m just making a metaphor!" What was wrong with Frederick that day? He was being so picky. From the moment he came in, Chet could feel like he was shooting daggers at him! Chet reminded himself to be careful with his words after. A thought passed through his mind. Subconsciously, his lips moved, but he did not say anything. The next second, a cold voice came from the front, "Speak!" "Frederick, I have ordered someone to clear out two vis in Lavender Garden. I went to take a look and found out that the environment was quiet and the location was good. It has two floors with a total size of about 360 square meters. It''s fully renovated with its own garage. The price is about 43 million dors! One of the vis is located deeper inside themunity, which makes it quieter. As for the other vi, it''s closer to the main road and more convenient. Both vis have an adjacent neighbor. One of the neighbors is from Casterwich City and only stays there asionally. The other house is bought by a rich man for his mother. The olddy lives with a daughter. I''ve done a background check and everything is fine. Besides that, I have already ced the booking for a 50 square meter shop lot near Lavender Garden shopping mall. It''s good enough to set up a small business there." Frederick nodded. He said, "I''ll go for the one near the main road! Move in first and we''ll decorate itter! Check and see if any basic amenities needed to be reced! Pay all the bills in advance under my name. They were panicking thest time there was a power shortage." "I understand. I''ll take care of it!" "Okay. As for the new product..." As the two of them were talking, there was a sudden knock on the door. They looked at each other and Chet got up and stood to one side on his own ord. "Come in!" Giselle entered with trepidation and asked, "President, you wanted to see me?" As soon as she received the secretary''s phone call, her nerves were tight. "Yes. You don''t have to be nervous. It''s just a simple procedure. I want to know more about each department. The International Department has always performed well! Do you have enough stafftely? How are the employees doing?" Frederick was thinking about how to make her understand she shouldn''t put too much pressure on Alicia. She was so busy that she would go to work early ande homete Sometimes, she was so busy that she didn''t even have the time to answer his calls! Although neers were supposed to work extra in order to catch up, no one was allowed to bully her! As soon as something happened to Alicia, Giselle was summoned. No matter how stupid she was, she knew that this was the reason the President had ordered her to appear there. She didn''t understand the rtionship between the two. Judging by Frederick''s tone and theints from her staff, she had a slight prejudice against Alicia. She sorted out her thoughts before replying respectfully, "Yes, President! The past two months have been rtively slow, so we''ve had more free time. Recently, most of the employees have been proactively handling the after-sales service as well as familiarising themselves with the new products... except for the new girl, Miss nchard. She''s not experienced enough, so her performance isn''t really up to scratch. Everyone else, though, is performing over and beyond our expectations!" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org The implication was that the employees that Frederick ran into were chatting because there wasn''t much to do. It was a special case. The others were all elites. "Slow season? Are you talking about Alicia nchard?" Frederick''s tone was slightly questioning. Standing to one side, Chet shot a nce at the woman in front of him, his eyebrow twitching. Had he heard her wrongly? Alicia was not experienced? As far as he knew, she was the most talented person in the trantion industry, and was a little famous. She could speak manynguages. Though Russian was her specialty and she might not be as proficient in othernguages, rumor had it that she''d once handled a tough client and had made it out alive. They''d gone through four different trantors in a day, and even three at once. Apparently she hadn''t stopped talking for a whole day. It was after that client that her worth had shot up! She was one of the highest paid trantors in the industry, and there were a few others that couldpare. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Alicia could handle a group of picky nobles in differentnguages, but couldn''t perform well in the International Affairs Department? Was she joking? At this time, Frederick was even more confused. This was totally different from what he had expected. At this moment, he couldn''t help but start to doubt whether they were bullying her. If it was the slow season, why was she so busy? Seeing Frederick''s face, Giselle thought that he was angry, so she quickly added fuel to the fire. "Yes! It''s possible that Alicia is unable to keep up because she has yet to undergo professional training and assessments, which is why we haven''t passed anything important to her to handle yet." Frederick''s brows became even more tightly furrowed. "Then what''s she doing every day?" Chapter 318 Chapter 318 "Every day, she''s thest one to arrive at the office, but the first one to leave! When she is in the office, she would just collect flowers and choctes. After that, it would be almost noon. At noon, she would have lunch in restaurants. After that, she would look through the documents, learn about the new regtions, answer calls, reply emails, make up from time to time and walk around. Then, her day is basically done!"N?vel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner. Giselle caught her breath before continuing. "President, I''m not exaggerating, but I don''t think Miss nchard is suited to work in the International Affairs Department! With her around, there hasn''t been an increase in work efficiency. The office is filled with flowers and gifts as well as colleagues from other departments. It has seriously affected the usual order in the department. Many employees have beenining..." The more she said, the more excited she became. On one hand, she wanted to push this me away. On the other hand, she did not want Alicia around dragging the team down. However, Giselle didn''t notice Frederick''s expression. How dare she speak ill of his wife? Was she trying to get herself fired? Chet tried to warn her, but she didn''t notice. Finally, he couldn''t bear to even look at her. "Ahem! She''s a neer. Be more tolerant and teach her slowly!" Giselle was too much. Couldn''t she at least talk about some of her merits? Looking at how she wasining about Alicia, it was like an indirect p on Frederick''s face. Chet interrupted because he wanted her to stop. He didn''t expect his kindness to be in vain. Giselle was still unhappy. "President, please trust my judgment. I''m telling the truth. Miss nchard is not suited to work in a high-pressure job like in the International Affairs Department. I think she should work at the front desk!" Hearing this, Chet turned his head away speechlessly and began to roll his eyes. Was Giselle saying that Frederick had chosen a wife that was incapable? Although he had learned about Alicia through written investigation and hearsay, Chet believed that the woman chosen by the picky Fredrick Clements would definitely not be as useless as Giselle had described! ncing at the woman in front of him, Frederick''s eyes became colder. Indeed, he didn''t like the fact that his wife was being belittled in such a way by someone he didn''t care about. "Okay! I''ve heard enough! I will find someone to verify this matter. Let''s talk about itter!" Originally, he summoned Giselle here to understand the situation and relieve her of the burden. Unexpectedly, the oue waspletely unexpected. He waved his hand. "The performance of your department is obvious. You''re indeed a good leader! Keep up the good work. The staff training for the new product must be elerated. After the exhibition, once the report is out, we will introduce the product officially. At that time, we will apply for the patent. The overseas maintenance fee is very high, so the manmade errors must be minimized. Understand?" After being encouraged, Giselle straightened up a little. There was a smile on her carefully made-up face. "Yes, President! I will hold a meeting and remind the staff!" "Well, all right then. Get back to work!" After watching Giselle walk out of the door, Chet said, "Do you want me to find out more? Giselle''s judgment seems to be too arbitrary!" She should have given more leeway when she was judging the work performance. Waving his hand, Frederick said, "No need! Look for an opportunity. I want to see it with my own eyes." Now that a mistake had just been made, it was definitely not a good time! He really wanted to see how capable Alicia was to be able to deceive the world and make something out of it! On this day, after having a hearty meal in the President''s office, Alicia was obviously in a good mood. In the afternoon, she studied the new product seriously. In areas that she did not understand, she even called the technicians to learn from them. She managed to gain a lot of professional knowledge. She had always been a responsible person regarding work. Although she was just a temporary worker, it was Frederick''s business after all. Alicia would definitely put in extra effort. Even if she couldn''t contribute, she wouldn''t want to drag the team down. Completing the task in hand, it was almost time to get off work. As soon as Alicia rxed her nerves, she received a message from Victoria. "We''re going back to Casterwich City tomorrow! Come out and have dinner when you''re free! I''ll introduce my boyfriend to you!" The excitement was inexplicable. In an instant, Alicia was filled with curiosity, "You got a boyfriend?" She then received a picture from Victoria. The picture showed Victoria with a handsome man. He was holding her hand by his lips while Victoria was staring at him. They looked like a sweet couple. It seemed like the picture was taken on the streets. It has only been a few days since Aliciast saw Victoria. How could she already have a boyfriend? Alicia was both happy and worried for her. "It''s so sudden. I''m surprised!" Keh Clements? Alicia had a feeling that she had heard of this name somewhere before. Feeling confused, Victoria replied the message. "Have you forgotten? He''s the ssmate in middle and high school I told you about! We haven''t seen each other for many years, but met once when I was at an overseas event! In fact, he has been in contact with me for a year. I wasn''t sure about us, but he has just asked me t¨¦be his girlfriend. Moreover, hispany is opening a branch in Casterwich City, so he decided to work here. You can meet him next week!" He turned out to be the ssmate she once had a crush on. It really was fate! After many years apart, they managed to meet again. It was really fate! Alicia was happy for Victoria and sincerely gave Victoria her blessing. The two of them agreed to meet during the weekend. This day, when she got off work, Alicia was in a good mood. As soon as the bell rang, she quickly picked up her bag and went out. Her steps were lighter than usual. However, she didn''t realize that the manager was staring at her as she walked out. The moment Alicia got home, she received a phone call from Frederick, "Since you''re off work, do you want to go to the supermarket with me?" "Okay!" As they talked on the phone, Alicia was changing out of her work clothes. When Frederick entered the door, he saw that Alicia had changed into a loose T-shirt, denim shorts, and a pair of white sneakers. She looked like a young student. "Give me a minute!" After changing into loungewear, Frederick took her hand and the two of them headed to the supermarket nearby. Chapter 319 Chapter 319 In the supermarket, Frederick pushed the shopping cart as Alicia was responsible for picking out stuff. They looked like an ordinary couple living a sweet life. Alicia was worried about indigestion at night, so she chose to make a sd. She grabbed some vegetables and eggs and put them inside the cart. "Hubby, we''re almost done. Let''s grab some shrimp and go home!" "Good idea!" They headed towards the seafood area. Alicia had just gotten some shrimps when Frederick showed her a crab. "Sweetheart, do you want some crabs?" He just wanted to tease her, but the crab that he''d thought was dead suddenly started moving. At the same time, a fish in the aquarium jumped out and fell right beside Alicia''s feet. Alicia was so shocked that her face turned pale as she screamed. "Ah! Hubby!" She threw herself into Frederick''s arms. When she moved her arm, it slipped over the crab''s mps, leaving a shallow slit. At this time, several store assistants ran out to catch the fish. The scene was in a mess, which attracted many customers'' attention. In an instant, a burst of joyfulughter rose one after another. There wasughter everywhere. "Sir, your girlfriend is so cute! What a good looking couple!" "Miss, you''re so timid! It''s just a fish!" A kidughed. Frederick held her with one hand and the crab with the other. There was a faint smile on his face. "It''s okay!" He kissed her on the forehead tofort her, then put the crab back to the stall on the side. Alicia was so scared that her legs went weak. Coupled with the surrounding gazes and discussions, she felt embarrassed. She buried her face in front of Frederick''s chest and gave him a hard pinch on his waist. "It''s all your fault! You embarrassed me!" At this time, the store assistant caught the fish and quickly came to apologize. ''Tm sorry, I''m sorry, Miss. Are you all right?" As he said this, he quickly took out a tissue and handed it over, "I didn''t do it on purpose! This is only my first month working here. Please don''t me me!" "It''s fine!" Frederick took it and wiped his hands. At this point, another store assistant came over with a water bucket and apologized as well. The two turned around and went on with their work. Frederick held Alicia in his arms and raised his eyebrows, saying, "Let''s go too!" Whenever he was with her, he would feel happy. "Okay!" She was still leaning against him. Looking at his smile, she pinched him hard again. Because of this incident, they attracted a lot of attention. Along the way, people were muttering behind them. Alicia was obviously still shocked. When a girl''s skirt brushed past her exposed legs, she almost jumped in surprise. In the end, Frederick had to hold her in front of him, and they became the very picture of a couple deeply in love. After paying the bill and walking out of the supermarket, Alicia let out a sigh of relief. Frederick held the goods in one hand and protected her with the other. He was happy and worried at the same time. "You''re so timid. What should I do if you run into trouble in the future when I''m not by your side? It''s really worrying!" "From now on, you''ll have to think of me 24 hours a day! If you do that, I won''t be afraid of anything!" It was unrealistic to be by her side all the time. If he were to think of her all the time, it would be more than enough. "Okay!" He bowed his head and pecked her cheek. At the same time, a red rose magically appeared in front of her eyes. "Wow!" She was surprised and let out a little shout. Only then did she realize that a little girl who was selling flowers was passing by. Frederick paid for the rose and handed the rose to Alicia. It was a simple gesture, but she was overjoyed. Later, the two of them continued to walk in the same position, but she was holding the blooming red rose in her hand. Both of them whispered to each other from time to time and got in the car under the envious gaze of countless strangers. When they got home, Alicia put the flower into the vase on the dining table, then went to sort out the items they had brought home while humming a tune. She packed up some snacks to be taken to their roomter. She didn''t expect Frederick to help her out, He just stood aside and looked at her. She first washed the vegetables and boiled the eggs. Then she started preparing the sd. Since it was only for the two of them, it wouldn''t take long for her to finish preparing. Seeing that she was busy, Frederick really wanted to help but had no idea how to. He felt a warmth enveloping his heart and was reminded of the time he spent with his grandmother when he was a child. Every time she cooked, he would follow her to the kitchen. Since childhood, he hadcked maternal love. swire Subconsciously, he preferred a woman who was housewife material. When his eyes fell on her sexy and charming legs, Frederick couldn''t help but shake his head. She wasn''t his exact type, but he was enchanted by her. He walked up to her and wrapped his arms around her waist. Alicia turned around and looked at him with a smile. "Hubby, have a taste." Alicia picked up some lettuce and stuffed it into his mouth. She didn''t expect that he really ate it. "It''s tasty!" She didn''t put any sauce on it. Hearing that he had no objection, Alicia said, "Silly! It''s just a piece of lettuce!" Alicia continued preparing the food while Frederick chatted with her. The kitchen was filled with a warm atmosphere. Thinking of something, Frederick asked casually, "Why didn''t you work overtime today? Are you used to work? Why have I heard news of someone receiving flowers and presents?" Looking back at him, Alicia giggled and said, "Hubby, are you worried? Didn''t I leave early because I wanted toe home to cook for someone?" As he tilted his head, she nodded in emphasis. "You know, I''ve just only realised just how charming I am! I''ve gotten candy twice, three flowers, and two choctes that I stole from other staff. They''re all on my desk! Do you want toe and check up on me, Hubby? I still don''t know who gave them to me." Seeing her narcissistic look, Frederick guessed that someone was testing the water by sending flowers. He smiled and said, "Are you used to the work? I can help you out if you need it." It seemed to be a casual conversation but Frederick was actually trying to find out more about how things were going for Was it just like what Giselle hader. said? On the other hand, Alicia thought that he was just trying to get her to stay in thepany, which would exin why he was asking about her condition. Content? 2024 N?v/el/Dram/a.Org. belongs to NovelDrama.Org She thought that no matter what, she could not let him feel like she was messing around. "No need for that. I''ve been doing some misceneous work recently. I''m also learning to use thetest products!" Chapter 320 Chapter 320 Fortunately, she had seriously studied the products that afternoon. She could still remember some of it. She sorted out her thoughts before speaking. She sorted out her thoughts before speaking. "Although it''s my first time learning about this and I do not have a deep understanding of it, I still saw great progresspared to the previous products! Hubby, I didn''t know that yourpany actually produces such high-tech products!" She always thought that hispany was only in real estate development or financial investment! "Oh, what do you think?" "I''ve read the regtions as well as information from the clients. The new product''s detection rate and uracy have been improved. It could even test out two samples at the same time. This will double the efficiency ofrge mass productionpanies! Moreover, the cost of buying two machines, from manpower, material resources, and the cost is certainly not as cost-effective as buying one! Theputer''s operation is more direct and convenient. Therefore, from my perspective, the new product is amazing!" She paused for a moment, then continued to share the thoughts she had in the afternoon. "However, regarding the software, I think we can still improve it. When I look at the order forms, the reporting method is different, mainly because everypany''s data is different. Therefore, we should set up a department toe up with a standardized format! It would be more efficient than us having to redo it every time. In fact, if we do that, it will save us a lot of time. Our machines have very detailed specifications, and there are no more than five different materials used. I don''t think it''ll be a difficult task to set it up!" After finishing the work at hand, Alicia looked back at him and said, ''Tm just sharing my thoughts! You don''t have to take it seriously. After all, I''m still new to this! Vo, I''m done!" Looking at the food that was almost done, Alicia quickly washed her hands to finish preparing dinner. On the other side, Frederick was inspired by her idea. Sometimes, an outsider could look at a problem from a clearer perspective. Their market research was obviously not perfect. The Order Department was originally derived from other departments. With the increase in sales, it''s bing inefficient for the Order Departments to process the orders. Why didn''t they think of standardizing the order forms? After all, it would be more efficient as there was no need to verify the orders every time, saving time and energy! Her suggestion was clear and logical. Although there was some deviation in between, it was obvious that she had put in a lot of effort. After all, the industry he had invested in was very technical. He initially invested in it to help his friends, only to realize that it was way moreplicated than expected! She''d obviously worked hard and had done her research! What was up with Giselle? Why did she say that Alicia was beingzy at work? Could it be that she was jealous of Alicia''s beauty? The cogs in Frederick''s mind were rolling. Alicia said to him in a sweet tone, "Hubby, don''t just stand there. We''re going to have dinner. Set up the table!" Whileining, Alicia had already prepared everything. She pushed him to sit down and started eating. "Have some!" This time, she cut the shrimp into pieces and fried them with some pork. She heard a few mothers share this recipe when she was in the hospital. "Well, your cooking has improved!" The food was much tastier with just a simple change. Before they''d even noticed, they finished everything on the table. Alicia was happy to see that. Since they hadn''t used many utensils, she just washed them by hand. After leaving the dining table, Frederick went back into the study to finish some work. He wrote down her suggestions from a while ago and nned to discuss them during the technical meeting. As for Alicia, she strolled around the garden then used the treadmill in the gym. After she was done, she returned to her room to take a shower. The moment Frederick returned to the room, he saw that she was enjoying some jelly on the sofa. Unconsciously, he was teased by her charming little actions. On that night, because of the series of surprises, it was destined that the night would begin at the sofa! After a night of passion, Frederick woke up early the next morning. However, he was in high spirits. He stroked her earlobes with his fingers and his the corners of his lips turned upwards subconsciously. He slowly removed her legs from above his, then quietly got out of bed. She wriggled for a bit before settling down again. Frederick left the house after making sure that she was still asleep. The air in the early morning was particrly fresh. He did a light stretch and went out for a jog. In order to deal with the work pressure, he maintained a habit of exercising in order to strengthen his body as well as relieve some stress. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org When he came back, he caught a glimpse of a woman holding a child''s hand and going out. The child seemed to be crying. She was trying to coax the child while holding bags in her hand. Unconsciously, he slowed down and watched the woman bring the child to the car. A man carried the child into the car while the woman got in the can Then the car drove off Frederick felt a surge of emotions and he clenched his fists. Content belongs to NovelDrama.OrgN?vel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner. This was what he had always desired and envied the most! A wife, a child, aplete family! Frederick slowly walked back home and even felt slightly emotional. As soon as he opened the door, he was called back by the fragrance of food. As he walked into the kitchen a busy and beautiful figure upied his sight. When he saw the two sets of tableware on the dining table, he seemed toe back to life. If there was an extra set of children''s tableware, it would be perfect! "Hubby, you''re home? I knew you''d gone out for a run when I saw that you didn''t wear your watch. I''ve made some eggs, toast, and bacon. I just need to get the coffee ready and we can have breakfast!" After that, Alicia put the food on the table. Watching her bustling around, Frederick was suddenly reminded of the woman who''d been coaxing her child. In that instant, he felt like something in his heart was going to overflow. After sitting down, he kept staring at her. "What''s wrong? Is there something on my face?" Why was he looking at her with such a strange look? Alicia was about to touch her face when Frederick stopped her halfway. He rubbed her hand and said, "Nothing! I just feel like looking at you! You are so beautiful!" All of a sudden, he wanted to have a baby! It was the first time that he had praised her like this. Alicia''s face couldn''t help but blush. "What are you talking about early in the morning? Let''s eat!" She pulled out her hand and gave him a piece of bacon. "Ally?" "Yes?" "This weekend, bring mom, I meant your mother, out for a meal together!" By the way, he should get the transfer procedure done soon! Moreover, he wanted to discuss the wedding! When he suddenly called her that, Alicia was surprised. Her eyes also became teary. After a while, she nodded. "Sure!" This was the first time that Alicia genuinely felt that she had entered his heart. It was as if her efforts had finally paid off! He was willing to respect and care about her family more! Nothing more could have made her happier! Chapter 321 Chapter 321 In the blink of an eye, it was already the weekend. Frederick made time and brought Alicia and her mother around Casterwich City before heading to the hotel. Chet was already waiting forthem there. Originally, the mother and daughter wanted to tell Frederick about their family situation, but because of Chet''s appearance, it was put on hold. They had a good conversation during the meal. When they arrived at the destination, that was when Alicia found out that Frederick had already chosen a house for her mother. Everything was already done. As long as she provided her documents and signed the paperwork, the transfer procedure would bepleted. When they suddenly arrived at a high-end residential area and saw the gorgeous house and location, Alicia and Mrs. nchard were surprised. Alicia''s eyes became teary, but Mrs. nchard didn''t look like she was willing to ept it. Frederick noticed this. "Mom, this is what I should do! Don''t feel burdened, just sign it! In fact, I haven''t given Ally anything valuable. Take this as a wedding gift to Ally! Ally gets homesick easily, so it''s more convenient if you were to stay nearby. It would also be better to have family around. I should have done this earlier. I n to have a wedding ceremony in the future." Hearing Frederick''s words, Alicia was surprised. She was afraid that he was just trying to persuade Mrs. nchard. As soon as they met each other''s eyes, she saw him nodding seriously. Under theirbined persuasion, Mrs. nchard finally agreed. She went off with Chet toplete the transfer procedures. Throughout the day, Alicia was really moved. She had to hold back her tears several times. After sending her mother home, Alicia threw herself into Frederick''s arms and hugged him tightly. She couldn''t help but sniffle. "Silly girl!" Suddenly, Frederick felt he owed her a lot! She was actually moved by such a small gesture! "Thank you, hubby! Let''s go on a date tonight!" Since he said that he wanted to treat her mother to a meal, she had cancelled the date with Victoria. All of a sudden, Alicia wanted to date Frederick! Just as he was about to nod his head, he suddenly remembered something. Frederick pinched her little face and said, "Not tonight. I''m going to an art exhibitionter!" "An art exhibition?" Alicia was a little surprised, but Frederick spoke first, "I can''t take you there today!" After hesitating for a moment, he said, "It''s Danica''s art exhibition!" As soon as he finished speaking, Alicia slowly withdrew her hand. She turned back and sat in the passenger seat. She was obviously unhappy. Had everything that had happened the whole day just been his way of shutting her up? He caressed her head tofort her. "Don''t misunderstand. I''m bringing Chet with me. It''s just not too appropriate to bring you with me. She''s just only returned, and needs something to boost her career. I''m just going there to help her a little, and there''s nothing else that''s going to happen. I was worried that you''d be jealous, that''s why I didn''t tell you." Frederick let out a sigh. He didn''t know what to do. Alicia turned around and nced at him, but she still pouted and said, "I''m not jealous!" Although she didn''t like it at first, since he was willing to tell her the truth, she felt that she shouldn''t be too harsh on him. After all, with his status, he had a lot of opportunities to get to know beautiful women. Even without Danica, there could be someone else. If she was being too harsh, their rtionship wouldn''tst. Alicia understood this very well. Moreover, she knew that if there was no love, it would be futile no matter how hard she tried. However, no matter how reasonable she was, she still felt as if something was clogged in her heart. Holding her little face, Frederick gave her a deep and gentle kiss, "Well, my wife''s the best! Why don''t we have dinner together first?" "Okay!" Alicia smiled and said, "It''s not that important whether we have dinner together or not. Most importantly, you muste home! After that, we can..." Looking up haughtily, Alicia kissed his Adam''s apple and put her hand on his belt with a hint. The meaning was self-evident. Frederick groaned unconsciously. He reached out to pinch her chin and said, "I got it, my naughty girl!" Then he whispered in her ear, "I wille back at night. Get yourself ready..." Alicia rubbed her head against his chest. Her ears couldn''t help but turn red. When Frederick got out of the car at First Sight Hotel, he could see luxury cars gathered at the entrance. From time to time, there were camera shes everywhere. Frederick pursed his lips slightly and said, "Isn''t this an art exhibition?" Why did it look more like a party? There was even a red carpetid out. Shaking his head, Chet was also slightly surprised. "It should be! I don''t think there are any other events here today!" It was supposed to be an elegant event. However, it looked like a random party at the entrance. Both of them felt a sense of disgust at the same time. As he entered the exhibition hall, heContent protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. could see paintings hung on the wall. In the hall, everyone was dressed nicely and most of them were familiar faces from the business world. As expected, when Danica walked out holding Kieran''s arm, she was dressed like a princess. On stage, Kieran took the microphone and spoke with fervor and assurance. "Thank you for supporting my daughter''s first art exhibition. She''d studied art since she was a child and also furthered her studies in America. She''s won countless awards, and all of these are her artwork throughout the years. The reason for this art exhibition is of course to share her art with everyone here, and also for charity. On the right side of the hall, all the paintings are avable for sale. Of all the proceeds, excluding the expenses, half would be donated to charity while the other half would be used to set up a foundation to support talented students with limited resources!" Content belongs to The audience apuded fervently. Frederick and Chet looked at each other and said, "So, this is the real purpose!" On the surface, it was for charity. However, it was likely for personal gain. ncing at her artwork, Frederick noticed that the price of an ordinary painting was 200,000 dors! Chet looked around and saw Kieran and Danica walking down the stairs. They then joined a group of men. Chet leaned towards Frederick. "I''m afraid that''s not all! Look at them. The one with the brown hair is from the Stewart family. He''s a divorcee in histe thirties. He''s famous for being a yer. He''s had rtionships with both men and women from the age of 17 to 50. Perhaps because he has a son, he never remarried. The men around him all have one thing inmon, which is that they''re rich, single yboys!" While they were talking, they saw two people walking over. "Wee, Master Clements. It''s an honor to have you here." Chapter 322 Chapter 322 "Congrattions!" Frederick nodded politely. Before they could make more small talk, a young man hurried over. "Danica! Mr. Randolph, Danica''s paintings are really profound. There are a few paintings that I don''t quite understand. Can I trouble her for some assistance?" The man nodded politely to Frederick and Chet. His eyes never left Danica. Everyone present could understand his intentions. "Please, excuse me!" With a graceful smile, Danica turned around and followed the man. Kieran started speaking as soon as they left. "Mr Clements, please don''t take it to heart! He''s the son of the family next door. He has always had a crush on Danica. He''s been sending flowers over to our house ever since he found out that Danica came back! Danica''s gentle, well-behaved, and well educated. Unlike other girls who are pretentious, vain and..." Frederick smiled lightly and didn''t say anything. He just let Kieran brag on. When he stopped talking, Danica happened to turn back. She grabbed Kieran''s arm and said, "Dad, Frederick, what are you two talking about? Don''t tell me you''re talking bad about me?" Kieran chuckled. "We were talking about how gentle and kind you are. Many men are pursuing you. A fortune teller once said that you''ll bring good fortune to your husband in the future!" "Dad, stop it! Frederick, don''t listen to his nonsense..." The two of them echoed each other. Frederick and Chet looked at each other, and the corners of their lips twitched at the same time. At this time, a waiter came and brought wine to Danica. At that, Kieran said, "Let''s all have a drink!" Frederick stopped himself just as he was about to drink the wine. Seeing this, everyone stopped. Kieran asked, "What''s wrong? Is this wine not up to your taste? These are all from France, the top Lafite!" For that day''s event, Kieran had spent a lot of money. That wine cost up to 100 thousand dors per bottle! "No, that''s not it!" After a slight pause, Frederick raised his hand and called the waiter over. He changed a ss of juice and said lightly, "I''m preparing to start a family!" His words were like a cruel and cold p across everyone''s faces. Everyone''s face turned pale instantly. Chet pursed his lips, but he secretly apuded in his heart. Mr Clements was amazing! Just a few words could silence the crowd. Both of them stopped talking. Later, a few men came over to chat and the topic revolved around investing and stocks. Watching the people chatting in front of him, Frederick''s gaze turned cold. It looked like he''d been lured into a trap this night! How tiring! As expected, as soon as the idea came to mind, a billionaire who he had never even heard of turned around and said, "I heard that Mr Clements is knowledgeable in stock investing. Can you give us some advice?" Frederick didn''t even bother to expose his bad acting. "I don''t think much of the banking shares and the real estate shares! One is suitable for long term and the other has already risen. I would be more inclined to new energy technology shares. Share A is Vel.ne good share to look at. You should be able to make some money if you buy it next week and sell it before Friday!" Frederick thought highly of the stock. He had prepared it especially for Kieran as he was ready to help him out next week! However, at this moment, he wasn''t happy. After finishing his words, he put down the drink. "Excuse me, I''m going to take a look at the paintings!" Then, Chet followed. After a certain distance, Frederick said, "Pick a medium-range painting for me!" Chet nodded and walked towards gallery on the right. Frederick walked around and searched for a ce where there weren''t many people. He stood there and looked at a painting in front of him for a l However, he couldn''t understand the meaning behind the painting. All he could see was a semicircle painted in different colors. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Was he too impetuous? He couldn''t even grasp the painting in front of him! When he inadvertently turned his eyes, he saw Danica talking andughing with a man happily. Turning around, Frederick focused on another painting. He could figure out the painting named "Love". Among the mixture of colors, there were two red hearts. It wasn''t a bad idea. However, from the drawing, color down to the technique, all Frederick could think of was how rushed and amateurish it was. After thinking for a while, something in his mind seemed to have disappearedpletely. Frederick felt a sense of loss as he walked towards the side door. As he turned the corner, he saw Danica and a chubby man tugging around.? 2024 N?v/el/Dram/a.Org. "Mr. McGowan, don''t be like this. How about next time? Thank you foring to support us. You see, I am really busy!" "Danica, when are you free? My yacht party happens every week! I really like you. What would you like? LV? Hermes?" "Mr. McGowan!" Just as Frederick was about to turn around, a voice came from behind him. "Mr Clements!" He saw Danica say something to the man. After that, the man tidied up his wrinkled sleeve and walked away unwillingly. In a few quick strides, Danica came up to Frederick and pulled on his sleeve, saying hurriedly, "Frederick, don''t get me wrong! There''s nothing going on between myself and Mr. McGowan! Looking at the woman in front of him, Frederick felt as if he was looking at a clown. It was ridiculous and embarrassing. Did she really think that he wouldn''t notice that she was deliberately flirting with different men all night? He pushed Danica''s hand away. For the first time, Frederick actually felt a trace of disgust towards her, "Whoever you are with is your freedom. You don''t have to exin it to me!" Frederick was just rifying the matter, but Danica felt a trace of joy in her heart. She thought that he was jealous, so she stopped him at once. "Frederick, I only have you in my heart! They''re the ones pestering me. I don''t have that kind of intention!" "Danica!" Frederick hadn''t nned on humiliating her that night, but he''d run out of patience. "Aren''t you tired, trying to put on an act in front of me? I''ve been in the business circle for 10 years, do you think you can fool me with these little tricks? If you wanted me to support your exhibition, buy a painting, help out Randolph Group whether through investments or buying stocks, or even just use my presence to boost your reputation, you could''ve just asked. Yet you''v just spent the whole night trying to make me jealous by flirting with different men. I don''t deny your charm, but do you think that I''ll want to get back together with you just because of that? Danica, if you wanted my help, you just had to ask, yet you chose the method that I wanted to see the least. Tell your father that it''s best for him to buy the stock I mentioned just now next Monday or Tuesday morning, then sell it by Thursday. How much you earn depends on your luck! This is thest time that I''m doing you a favour, as a gift and blessing to you. From now on, whether the Randolph Group lives or dies has nothing to do with me!" Chapter 323 Chapter 323 He had repaid his debts to her. He had always treated her well because of their past. However, looking at how she and her father were acting in front of him, Frederick was really disappointed. He would rather if she had asked him for help, rather than using such a despicable method. She was taking him as an idiot. Did she really think that he could survive in the business world all these years by luck? "Frederick..." In an instant, Danica started to cry. She had put in a lot of effort to put together the art exhibition! In her mind, she thought men liked the new and loathed the old, but they had the bad habit of refusing to admit defeat. Therefore, they would not appreciate the people and things that were given to them. They would only want something if many people fought for it! For a moment, she thought she had seeded! She''d felt that his eyes were on her once again. However, in the blink of an eye, she felt as if she''d fallen from heaven to hell! Frederick turned sideways and said, "Danica, don''t waste your time on me! I am very satisfied with my life now! Do you know what''s the biggest difference between you and Alicia?" Turning around, Frederick looked straight at her for two seconds. "She should be shorter of money than you! However, she went to work as a dancer in the nightclub, as a salesperson on the streets. She made money with her own hands, instead of trying to maintain her morous appearance while scheming on how to use me." Thinking of what Danica was trying to do, he was extremely disappointed in her! Almost in an instant, Danica realized that she had made a big mistake! She was too confident and thought everything would go ording to n. She clenched her fists and stopped pretending. She roared uncontrobly. "Don''t speak so highly of her! She''s even more scheming than I am! If not, how could she make you fall in love with her in such a short time? I''ve loved you for so many years without any regret. How can you think of me like this? If I don''t think of a way, I would lose you! She''s stolen the person I love the most, and I have to pretend to be kind and happy? Who knows what dirty tricks she''s pulled off behind our backs?" She roared uncontrobly. She was saying that the reason she became like this was out of love. Even if she was wrong, it was only a momentary mistake. It was reasonable and should be forgivable. Frederick frowned. He didn''t expect her to be this extreme. Suddenly, Frederick felt as if he no longer recognized the woman in front of him. He stopped arguing and turned around. Frederick closed his eyes slowly and sighed. Danica didn''t notice that he was about to leave at first. When she did, she quickly hugged him. "Frederick! I''m sorry, I lost my temper! I didn''t want to do this, but I''m really in pain! Don''t think so badly of me! I''m really afraid that the Randolph family will go bankrupt, and I''m afraid that I''m not qualified to enter your circle in the future. Don''t be angry at me, forgive me this time... Please!" Seeing her crying so hard, many people turned around to look what was going on. Frederick pushed her away slowly and handed her a handkerchief. "Don''t do this! It''s your personal exhibition today. Many people are watching. Don''t let everything go to waste! I''m already willing to help you out, so let''s not dwell on this. However, I will not take back my word!" This was thest time he would help her! Danica blinked, tears welling in her eyes. She was unwilling to give up, but there were people around, so she had to stop crying. She was afraid that all her efforts would be in vain! The moment Frederick turned around, she thought of something and quickly hugged him. She said, "Let me hug you for thest time!"Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org. She had one arm wrapped around his waist and the other around his neck. It looked like a polite hug, but Danica quickly rubbed her wrist that she had applied her jasmine-scented perfume on beforehand on his cor. Then, she wiped her lips with her finger and swiped it across the inside of his cor. Danica moved very quickly and didn''t stop for a long time. Frederick didn''t have time to react. She had already pushed him away, so he didn''t think about it. As he turned to leave, he smelled the fragrance of a woman''s perfume, but he thought it wasing from another woman walking past him. Therefore, he didn''t think much of it. He met up with Chet and paid for the painting he''d chosen. They then left the exhibition. At this time, in the mansion, Alicia had just finished taking a shower. She looked at the time and the embroidery on the tie that she had just collected. She was the one who designed the tie. As for thebel, it had a heart shape with the initials A and F in the middle, which represented their names! Because she wanted to make sure it was perfect, she could only do it secretly. Hearing the sound of the car entering the mansion, Alicia put the tie back into the box excitedly and said, "It''s not even 10 o''clock!" As soon as Frederick opened the door, a delicate body pounced on him and gave him two sweet kisses. "Hubby!" In an instant, she felt that the ufortable feeling that she''d had all night was gone in an instant. Frederick hugged her and rubbed his nose against hers. "Were you that afraid that I wouldn''te back?" She wasn''t too confident in him, was she? Alicia giggled and wrapped her arms around his neck. "Of course not! I''m just afraid that you won''t be able toe back feel much better now! el Hubby, you must be tired. I''ve already prepared the bath water for you!" Alicia giggled, and helped get his pajamas. When Frederick went to take a shower, Alicia helped him clean up his clothes. Suddenly, she could smell a scent of jasmine. As soon as she caught sight of the red mark on his cor, her heart sank in an instant. However, she quickly suppressed her difort and said, "Although it''s not a perfect ten, I should be satisfied with seven points!" This night, the two of them were enthusiastic all night. Alicia chose to ignore what she had seen, while Frederick didn''t know there was such a thing at all. In the blink of an eye, another new week came. On this sunny day, the sky was bright and clear. Aftering out from the meeting, Frederick suddenly thought of something. "Since we are all here, let''s go around some departments to inspect the new projects!" He wanted to look at how his wife was doing every day. el Thepany had different departments, The industries and departments that were rted were grouped together. After awaking through the local Sales Department, Frederick went straight to the International Affairs Department. The moment he stepped out of the elevator, he could see a bunch of people at the entrance of the department. e As soon as Frederick''s feet touched the ground, the director of the International Affairs Department broke out in a cold sweat. At this point, almost all the staff gathered around Alicia and said, "Just admit it! You broke the new machine!" Chapter 324 Chapter 324 "You''re so stubborn! Just admit it! You don''t have to pay for it, anyway!" "Yes! From yesterday till now, only you and Jennifer have gone in. If it wasn''t you, are you implying that Jennifer made such a rookie mistake? Would she have done something so silly as turning on the machine without turning on theputer and doing a safety check, and even plugging in the wires wrongly?" "Yeah! The machine has a safety mechanism! You must have not known that and pressed a random button, which caused the machine to go in the opposite direction at its maximum speed, destroying it in the process! This is a man-made operation error!" "You''re the only neer here! You must have been the one who broke it!" "You don''t usually work hard, but now that you''ve made a mistake, you''re not willing to admit it! You must apologize! Write a report and apologize to Jennifer! You''ll have to bear the fine on your own! Don''t drag the department down!" "How did you get in? What a troublemaker! This high-precision machine is worth more than a million! Nothing like this has happened before! You must have caused it!" "Admit it and apologize!" Everyone in front of her was pointing their fingers at her. Although she was being surrounded, she didn''t back down. "Don''t use me like that! I said I didn''t do it. I just went in to get some documents! I didn''t touch the machine! I have already rified and exined it! You all are trying to put the me on me! Don''t think that just because I''m a neer that you can bully me! I will not take the me! If you can provide the evidence, I''ll resign and pay one million dors! If you don''t have evidence, Jennifer should apologize to me! Without evidence, both of us are suspects! How can you spread rumors and ruin my reputation? I didn''t do it! Even if you fire me, I won''t leave!" Although she felt wronged, she didn''t back down. Even if she was alone, her chin was held high. She wouldn''t admit to something that she hadn''t done! Even if she didn''t want to stay, she would never leave like that. If she were to leave, she would do it in a righteous manner. If she was at fault, she would admit it! If not, no one could frame her! "It''s clear that you''re guilty. You think we can''t provide any evidence, right? I''ve been doing this for so many years. If it wasn''t you, did I break the machine on purpose? The surveince has shown that no one has entered the room except you!" "You also went in there! Why can''t it be you? I could say that you''re trying to frame me! Unless you can provide solid evidence, if you continue to spread rumors and nder me, you''ll have to apologize and clear my name!" Both Alicia and Jennifer were not willing to give in at all! "Thepany will pay for it. Why are you two arguing like this? Take a step back and write the report. Then it''s settled." "That''s right! You''re a neer. How can you be so arrogant? "That''s right! If you admit your mistake, the matter will be resolved!" The people around them kept muttering, and most of them med Alicia for being ignorant. Alicia''s sharp fingernails pierced into her palms as she felt wronged. However, she would not take the me. Otherwise, she would be med for everything in the future! She was willing to lose her job rather than allow her reputation to be tainted! Giselle looked at both of them and was furious. She shouted, "You should just admit it and this matter will be over!" She was telling Alicia to give in. It was obvious that she was taking Jennifer''s side. No one came out to defend her. She had nothing to lose. If she wrote the report and took the me, what would people think of her? Jennifer had been spreading rumors that she was a good-for-nothing. If she took the fall for this, it would confirm all the rumors about her. Alicia gritted her teeth and remained firm. "I didn''t do it. I won''t admit it! If you want me to take the me, she needs to clear up my name. Otherwise, I won''t admit it. I didn''t break the machine!" She didn''t believe that they would really push the me to her! It was unreasonable. She wasn''t afraid to escte the issue! In an instant, Giselle and the Jennifer''s faces changed. The situation once again fell into a stalemate. Jennifer''s face was distorted. She gritted her teeth and said, "Don''t even think about it! You''re the one who broke it!" If she were to write an apology letter, wouldn''t she be admitting that it was her fault? At this moment, both of them would not give in. Right at this moment, Frederick led a bunch of senior level executives forward. He immediately saw Alicia being surrounded, her eyes red and pitiful. His face fell instantly. S "What''s going on?" Everyone in the department was there. Had people from other departmentse too? If a client were to see the scene, it would be embarrassing. Nobody had expected Frederick to be there. They immediately made way for him and tremulously stood aside. At that moment, Giselle, too, looked anxious. "Mr. Clements?" Frederick''s tone was frosty. "What''s going on here?" Obviously, he was angry! Almost at the same time, Chet, who was next to him, frowned. The group of executives noticed his expression and all held their breath. Giselle''s voice also began to quiver. "Mr. Frederick, the new staff broke the machine and there''s been a bit of an argument. We''re handling it!" Hearing that Giselle was putting the me on her, Alicia was angered. "I didn''t do it. Don''t you put the me on me! If you have any solid evidence, I''ll apologize, pay the compensation and resign. Otherwise, don''t use me of something I didn''t do." Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Looking at her, Frederick''s heart ached badly. However, under this situation, he couldn''t reveal their rtionship. He clenched his fists tightly and stared at Alicia for a few seconds. Everyone looked at Alicia, waiting for something to happen. After all, she was just a neer. Not only did she interrupt the manager, she even talked to the CEO in such a bad manner. Everyone was waiting for Frederick to explode and drive her out! Frederick didn''t know what had happened. He didn''t know if Alicia was being wronged or if she didn''t know that she had made a mistake. He felt a little anxious and worried. "Let''s go over the whole thing again. What happened here?"Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. Chapter 325 Chapter 325 Giselle quickly answered. "One of the technicians went in to clean up when he realized that the plugs were wrongly installed and the machine was broken. When we checked the surveince, the machine was working fine two days ago. Yesterday, only Jennifer and Alicia entered theb. Miss nchard was thest person to enter. She''s a neer, whereas Jennifer is an experienced employee. She''s familiar with the machine, so it''s impossible for her tomit such a rookie mistake..." Giselle''s voice gradually lowered as she wasn''t sure who was the one who caused the machine to malfunction. Alicia was unconvinced by her words. "Why did you only tell half of the story? We both went in yesterday and realized that the machine was broken. The surveince footage shows only the two of us went in. I''ve rified that I only went in to retrieve some documents and never touched the machine. I''m not sure whether Jennifer did or not. However, since both of us did enter theb, I''ve epted the fact that we should write a report as both of us are suspects. However, when I arrived at the office today, Jennifer pushed the me on me and told everyone that I''ve caused the malfunction. Now, the whole office is saying that I''m the culprit and they are forcing me to admit my mistake! I didn''t want to, so I asked her to apologize and clear my name! Although I''m a neer, it doesn''t mean that I''m the one at fault. I will not take the me for this. Without solid evidence, don''t think of ndering me!"N?vel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner. As soon as Alicia finished her words, Frederick turned to look at Giselle. Giselle''s expression was thunderous as she red at Alicia. She gritted her teeth and growled at her. "Don''t you know the rules? You don''t have the right to speak here." How dare she talk nonsense in front of the CEO? "Is what she said true?" Upon hearing Frederick''s words, Giselle was stunned and said, "Almost..." "Almost?" He stared at Giselle and she shivered in fear, "Yes!" It was a taboo here to respond in a vague manner. After understanding the situation, Frederick came up with a suggestion. "Since the responsibility lies between the two of you, there are two methods. One, whoever takes the initiative to admit the mistake, will not be held ountable nor punished. You can also provide evidence to prove your innocence. Two, Jennifer will write a statement to apologize to Alicia and clear her name. Then, both of you will take the responsibility together and be deducted one month''s sry! Of course, if you don''t ept this, there''s a third option. We''ll investigate this matter. Whoever is responsible for this will be fired. If there was no way to determine who''s at fault, both of you will resign together!" No one would choose the first option. Frederick preferred the second option. Although it was fair, he was slightly partial to Alicia. After all, if Jennifer wrote an apology, she would be admitting that she was ndering Alicia. The third option was simply him putting pressure on everyone! Although the work environment in Soaver International was high-pressured, the benefits were extremely tempting. Jennifer had her worries, but Alicia was the opposite. Obviously, apart from the second option, Jennifer had no other choice. Alicia understood that the best choice was to choose the second option. However, when she thought of how she would have to take the me with someone that she hated, she was unwilling to do so. However, who could she me for such a thing to happen to her? She was still in a dilemma when Jennifer spoke up. "President, I choose the third option! I''m an experienced employee, and I''m very familiar with this machine. I won''tmit such a rookie mistake even with my eyes closed. I didn''t nder her. I won''t apologize!" She was saying that the inexperienced neer was at fault here. After careful consideration, Jennifer chose the third option. The surveince was only set up at the corridor. Since there weren''t any important and valuable things inside, there was no surveince. Since they were the only two who entered theb, her reasoning was more logical. She felt that she had a higher chance of sess. Once she seeded, she could kill two birds with one stone. She could clear her own name as well as chase away this hateful woman. Content Upon hearing that, Alicia red up. Jennifer was determined to put the me on her. That was going too far! Frederick was also gritting his teeth. He thought to himself, "This d*mned woman! Did she really want to get the police involved?" Alicia calmed down to review the whole incident. She was sure that she didn''t touch the machine. She didn''t even know what kind of malfunction the machine was experiencing. However, throughout the conversation, she could roughly figure out what had happened to the machine. She had worked hard on studying the products and machinery, so she was confident that even if she were to operate the machine, she wouldn''tmit such a mistake. Of course, she didn''t think that Jennifer would make such a mistake either. Either Jennifer was also wronged, or there was an ident, or she was trying to frame her! Thinking about it, Alicia felt that thetter two were more likely. She didn''t want to create any conflicts with her colleagues, but since she was being framed, her temper red up. "I have a way to find out who''s responsible and to prove my innocence!" Even if it was risky, she was willing to bet on it. As soon as she finished her words, everyone''s eyes turned to her. Frederick also turned to her with concern in his eyes, "Neers should behave like neers. Don''t force yourself!" Fearing that she would be aughingstock in the end, Frederick was trying his best to protect her. Even if he was being partial towards her, he didn''t want her to be wronged. He only wanted this matter to end peacefully. He was worried about her! "Please give me a chance! If the surveince has no blind spots and only the two of us have entered theb plus we can prove that the machine was broken in these two days, I am sure that I can clear my suspicion!" Not everyone could enter theb at will. Only the technicians and people from the International Affairs Department could enter as they were learning how to use the machine. Whoever wanted to enter would have to get the keys to open the door. When they were leaving, they would have to lock toaving, door too. There should be surveince where they be a record of whoever has taken the key, and there should be surveince too. Content belongs to As Alicia pondered, she also prayed in her heart. Frederick was silent and hesitant for a moment. On the other side, Jennifer''s body shook slightly. She was clenching her fists tightly and a hint of panic shed through her eyes. Frederick looked at Alicia and asked gently, "Are you sure?" He hoped that she would think carefully and not act on impulse! Seeing her nod as if she had a well-thought-out n and the stubborn look on her face, Frederick guessed that she was really angry for being framed. There was a faint smile on his face. It''s not a big deal after all! He would always be there for her! Turning around, his gaze coldly swept over Jennifer, "It''s still not toote to regret and admit it now. In five minutes, if no one''s willing to admit, we''ll start the investigation!" Chapter 326 Chapter 326 As time went by, both Jennifer and Alicia''s hearts were thumping wildly. The situation had gotten out of hand and both of them couldn''t give in. One of them was banking on her luck while the other was taking a gamble. Looking at the time, Frederick said, "Let''s start! If you clear your suspicion, thepany will rify this matter publicly! What do you n to do? Just say it!" "I need someone to help me coordinate the suspects and cooperate with the relevant departments!"Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. When she spoke, Alicia was not afraid at all. Perhaps she had nothing to fear. Coupled with the work experience of being an interpreter, she spoke clearly and professionally. Although she was surrounded by men of a higher rank, she was unwavering. At that moment, not only were her colleagues there, the higher management and bosses were also around. Unconsciously, Frederick was attracted by her actions. He nced behind him and said, "Chet..." As soon as he spoke, everyone present was stunned. Chet was officially the CEO''s assistant and looked like a messenger. He wasn''t in charge of any departments, but in fact, all the managers had to respect him. Even in the meeting room, he''s seated next to the CEO. He''s second only to the CEO and could even host the meeting in the CEO''s absence. One could imagine how high his rank was! Among the people, the CEO actually appointed him to handle this. It was unbelievable. Everyone thought that it was excessive to appoint him to handle this. At the same time, they couldn''t help but be surprised. How much weight did the CEO hold in his heart regarding this method? He even appointed his assistant to be involved! Everyone lowered their heads, looked at Chet and held their breaths. Chet naturally knew that Frederick was worried that someone would interrupt the investigation and didn''t know who to trust. If he were to handle this himself and their rtionship was exposed, it was inevitable that others would question the oue. Therefore, Chet took a step forward and said with great respect, "Miss nchard..." Since Frederick couldn''t handle it himself, he had to do it as publicly as possible. No matter what the result was, he wouldn''t let the oue be doubted. "Since the machine was broken in theb, we should start there! As far as I know, ever since the machine broke down, theboratory''s doors have never been opened again. That is why thest one to enter is also the one that noticed the malfunction, which was the technician! I''ll need the technician to prove that he was at the scene. Before that, I hope that the scene is well protected!" As soon as Alicia finished speaking, Chet said, "Mr. Andrews, could you please make a phone call to ask the technician toe over with the keys?" Kane Andrews, who was the manager of the international headquarters picked up the phone on the table. Alicia added on something else after a moment''s thought. "I want the surveince to be shown to everyone here. I''ll also need another technician who''s familiar with the machinery!" Alicia exined everything clearly and professionally. In an instant, the new scene was was quiet and everyone''s eyes were focused on her. Since Frederick was there, no one dared to move. The onlookers didn''t even dare to leave or make a sound. It was as if time has stopped at this moment. Soon, all the relevant personnel had arrived. Someone from the Surveince Department even brought aptop over. "Now that everyone is here, let''s go to theb and see what the broken machine looks like!" Then, under Alicia''s lead, Frederick, the group of executives and the relevant personnel walked towards a room in the corner. As it was a precise instrument, it was not open to the public. It was ced in an independent room in order to allow the employees to study it, as well as for the clients to take a look at it. Of course, it was set up there to minimize the risk of idents. After all, the machine was highly sensitive and could be damaged easily. Theb wasrge and empty. There were tables against the wall with some prototypes on them. The machine involved was a medium sized machine equipped with aputer, so it was ced on the right side of theb. Theputer was covered with a cloth. As for the machine, the frame was obviously deformed and the wiring behind it looked disordered. When Alicia stopped, so did everyone behind her. They didn''t want to get near the machine. Only the higher executives and relevant personnel entered theb. The other employees just stayed outside. Everyone stood still. Then, Alicia collected her thoughts and said, "Before we start, I want to confirm a few things!" After saying that, she looked at Frederick. Seeing him nod, she continued. "Excuse me, Mr. Murray, are you in charge of the management and cleaning of theb every day? Every time you clean up, do you wipe every piece of machinery and inspect them? Don''t worry, I''m not doubting you. I just want everyone to be clear of the process, so I can clear my name. Thank you." Although Alicia''s words were sharp, her attitude was polite. With Frederick in charge, no one dared to cause trouble. A middle-aged man stepped forward. "People don''te in every day, so I won''t clean it daily. Usually, when someone enters theb, I''ll do the cleaning on that day or the day after ording to the circumstances. There are rules and regtions that anyone that enters will be Lovelet apanied by employees. After operating the machines, they are required to set it to its original state. My job is to maintain the cleanliness, make sure everything is tidy and put on the cloth. I''m not equipped to use the machine, so I''ll only switch off the power supply. I won''t turn on the machine myself!" Although he was just a cleaner, he managed to exin clearly and also clear off his own suspicion. While listening, Alicia looked at the machine and its overall condition. She noticed an obvious trace of dust around the cable that was near the wall. It was fortunate that she could notice this! Chapter 327 Chapter 327 "Thank you, Mr. Murray. Now, Let''s take a look at the surveince from that day!" Subsequently, a technician pulled out the surveince and exined to the crowd. "Mr. Frederick, ording to the CCTV footage, on that day, two employees went in in the afternoon. They stayed for about five minutes and came out! No one else entered theb until now!" Alicia spoke after watching the surveince footage. "I mentioned that I went in to get some documents. It can be seen from the video that I went in empty-handed and left holding documents in my hand. I didn''t lie about this. Please erge the image!" Then, Alicia asked the technician to erge the expression of the people on the screen, but it was too far. It was impossible to tell. After watching this, Jennifer obviously felt much more at ease. After all, there was no evidence to prove anything. It was still ording to what she had said. She immediately countered, "You are putting in so much effort trying to confuse us. Why are you showing us things we already know?" "Why are you in such a hurry? Of course I have evidence to prove that I''m innocent. Before this, I have to let everyone know the whole story and all the details!" Seeing that she was anxious, Alicia began to doubt her. She straightened up and looked at the machine. "Well, let''s start! The machine is right here. Mr. Murray, you are thest person toe in. I want to confirm one thing first. After you noticed that the machine is broken, did you touch the machine or rearrange anything? Please remember clearly everything you have touched. If there''s any mistakes, the evidence may point to you..." Mr. Murray spoke after some contemtion. "No! It''s broken at a nce. Why would I touch it? This is the only machine that''s being usedtely. I looked around and saw that there was no rubbish, so I left!" Nodding, Alicia smiled and obviously breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank you!" "If that''s the case, then you are thest person to touch it!" Jennifer quickly used Alicia. The evidence was clear. She had no way to deny it now! With a faint smile, Alicia became more confident, "I''m sure that I didn''t touch the machine yesterday, and I can prove it with solid evidence! There''s no need to rush. This is the original scene. Are there any objections?" As his gaze fell on her, a faint smile appeared on Frederick''s face. Seeing that no one spoke, Alicia turned to look at the engineer on the other side. "Mr. Glover, please analyze why the machine broke down ording to your professional knowledge! It''s best if you can tell me each step. I need that to prove my innocence. You can only look at it and not touch it. Otherwise, you''ll tamper with the evidence!" Later, a young man walked forward, looked around, and pushed his sses. elN?vel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner. He said, "This is caused by a man- made mistake! From the instation of the device, the machine was set up to do a pressure test. The machine should normally go down! However, the wiring was reversed, Instead of going down, the machine went up, causing it to be an extension test. There are two possibilities. One, through theputer, there was a mistake in the programming which caused the speed to be set too high as well as the direction to be wrong. The other possibility was that theputer was not used, but the machine was turned on directly. It would have run the previous setting. However, there should have been some space in between. Even if it was going in the opposite direction, the damage shouldn''t have been this bad. Unless, the person didn''t let go of the controls..." While analyzing, the engineer was puzzled. Was the person blind? When the machine moved, the person should have noticed that it was in the wrong direction and let go. Why would that person let the machine be destroyed like this? After all, she had done her homework. Hearing that, Alicia understood instantly. Her eyes fell on controls that had three buttons on it. Alicia said, "Now, everyone should understand the whole process! Since we have entered for less than five minutes, it is obvious that there wasn''t enough time to turn on theputer. This suggests that it''s caused by the second method! It meant that someone has plugged in the wrong wires and pressed on the controls! The evidence is simple! Since the machine is coated with paint, whoever touched it would leave behind fingerprints! The wiring behind had some dust on it. I''m sure there''ll be fingerprints! Although other people might have touched it before, thest person to touch it would leave a clear fingerprint. All we need to do is to find an expert to collect the fingerprints and analyze it. Then, we will find out who has touched it. Furthermore, this proves that I have never touched it before!" Alicia raised her right hand and bent her index finger. "During the weekend, I was identally scratched by a crab in the supermarket. There''s a wound on my finger Even if I have touched the machine before, it wouldn''t have my wound on it. I am confident that I didn''t touch the machine yesterday, so no matter how many fingerprints were being collected, there won''t be on with a wound like mine! As everyone could see, in order to insert the wire, the person would have to lean against the wall to do it. No matter if the person was left handed or right handed, they could only use their right hand to do it. I''m sure everyone here agrees with this point!" She withdrew her hand. "Mr. Reynes, I believe it''s not difficult for you to find a fingerprint expert to collect a few fingerprints to analyze it. Am I right?" Frederick gave Chet a sidelong nce, and Chet immediately said, "Of course! I''ll ask someone toe over right away!" As soon as he took out his phone, Jennifer copsed to the ground. She was trembling and weak. At this time, Giselle shrieked, "Jennifer, was it really you?" Under the watchful eyes of other employees, Jennifer shook her head while looking flustered. "I... it wasn''t me. I didn''t do it on purpose! I identally stepped on the controls, so..." "Oh, it''s her! How could she put the me on others? She''s so scheming!" "How could she still act so self-righteous when she was the one at fault? Did she really think we are fools?" "What a dangerous person! We should stay away from her!" Everything was self-evident. Chet put down the phone instantly. As for Frederick, he looked around with a cold gaze. He nced at Alicia with appreciation and pride. Frederick pursed his lips, turned sideways, and strode away! The group of people left with him. Before leaving, the director of the International Department kept sighing with his brows furrowed. Everything came to light. There was no need to discuss the oue. Jennifer went back to her desk to pack her stuff. When Alicia returned to her desk, she wasn''t happy. Instead, she felt exhausted. Lying on the table, she stared at the time on theputer. She couldn''t wait for lunchtime toe so that she could go to Frederick''s office for some snacks and to seekfort! Chapter 328 Chapter 328 At this time, the manager of the International Department entered the CEO''s office while trembling in fear. "Mr. Clements, I''m sorry. It''s my fault for not managing them well..." After that day''s incident, the International Department would definitely be in trouble! Squinting at him, Frederick''s dissatisfaction was self- evident, "If a client came to visit today, do you think we would still have business in the future?" Everyone was ganging up on a woman. Furthermore, she was a neer. Fortunately, it was resolved! Taking a deep breath, the manager lowered his head. He said, "In the future, I will manage the employees better! If there''s any internal conflicts, we will not let the situation spread and influence thepany. Mr. Clements, please give me another chance! Today''s incident was caused by the new staff who''s young and immature. That was why they started quarrelling. As for Jennifer, her contribution to Soaver International..." Turning around, Chet closed his eyes. Frederick sat down on his seat and his expression became darker. He asked, "Are you saying that new staff should always take the me? Anyone with a good track record can do whatever they want? Should I give way to them, then? Since when has Soaver International had such a rule?" Originally, the manager just thought of keeping a capable employee. When he realized that he had taken the wrong stance, he felt a chill down his spine. He quickly apologized, "Sorry for the indiscreet remark!" In an instant, Frederick was really furious. How could he bully his wife? Now that the truth was out, how could he still nder her? Suddenly, he realized that the turnover rate of employees had been low. Were they bing fearless? Were they willing to employ someone with bad attitude as long as they were capable? Wouldn''t this cause a big problem in the future? Frederick spoke as he gently tapped a finger. He said, "Inform the HR manager to hold a meeting in the afternoon! From now on, all employment contracts will be changed from five years to three years. When the contract expires, there will be a reevaluation. Anyone with attitude issues that would harm thepany''s image and benefits will not be extended! Set up a department to train and monitor the neers. I will not allow an incident like today cause the loss of new talents! Every employee here shall be treated equally! Likewise, anyone who makes a mistake, no matter how capable they are or what rank it is, everyone will receive the same treatment!" "Yes, Mr. Clements!" As he nodded, the sweat that had beaded on the manager''s forehead almost fell to the ground. As he walked out of the room, he almost copsed. Seeing that Frederick was really angry, Chet turned around and went to make a cup of tea. He also grabbed a gift box that had just been sent to the office. "Frederick, calm down! It''s inevitable to have some people like that! This was sent by the jewelrypany today! They said you ordered it!" Seeing that he seemed to be a little tired, Chet did not sit down. He added, "If there''s nothing else, I''ll be taking my leave first!" "Okay." Holding the box, Frederick was stunned for two seconds. When he opened it, he saw that it was a custom-made diamond ring inside. He was happy at first but when he saw that it was a set of symmetrical butterfly wings on both sides of the diamond, his pursed his lips tightly. When he first picked the ring for her, he didn''t know about the unforgettable things between her and Jeremy! He just felt that even when the two of them were married, something was missing. He had forgotten that the design was a pair romantic butterfly wings! The ring was not expensive. The diamond was only 5 carats and worth 3 million dors. He picked this ring the moment heid eyes on it. However, now that he was looking at it, he wasn''t enjoying it. After waiting for such a long time, he''d actually overlooked this detail! Even if it was just an ordinary gift, he didn''t want to give it to her! At this moment, his thoughts and intentions were all different! At this moment, he did not only want to give her an excuse to hush up her family, but he really wanted to give her a token of love. Feeling a little annoyed, Frederick closed the box and tossed it aside. He grabbed a paper, drew a blossom on it. With a sh of inspiration, he drew the shape of a ring, and then his eyes fell on his ring finger, which was also empty. He thought of something and contacted his favorite jeweler. Hethen sent them an email. Time passed by slowly as Alicia rested her head on the table. At 12 o''clock, the bell finally rang. Alicia instantly jumped up from the table. Watching her colleagues leaving one by one, she followed them out but went to the restroom first. Then she went to the restaurant on the eighth floor and climbed a few floors before she reached the top floor. When she stepped onto the aisle, she was so tired that she was out of breath. However, when she thought of how she could eat and have someone to talk to, she felt happy and happily ran over. She had not recovered from the incident in the morning. She did not tell Frederick in advance that she woulde look for him. If he wasn''t free, she would just get some snacks from his assistant. When she arrived at the office, Alicia noticed that the door was open but the assistant wasn''t there. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org After waiting for a while, she went straight into the office. While knocking on the door, she tiptoed and looked in the direction of the secretary office. There was no movement for a long time, and Alicia couldn''t help but frown, "Is no one here?"N?vel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner. It was so unlucky. If she had known this earlier, she would have called in advance! When she turned around and was debating whether to leave, the door of the office suddenly opened. Looking back, she saw Fredericking to open the door in person. "Hubby, I''m here to have a snack!" She blinked and pouted pitifully. She giggled and said, "I''m not in a good mood. Please console me..." Although she had been wronged and sought warmth, Alicia did not want to bring her unhappy emotions to him, so she put on a happy face. Frederick didn''t expect that she woulde at this time. He was obviously shocked. Just as she was about to enter his office, Frederick squeezed his way out and closed the door. "You haven''t eaten, right? Let me take you downstairs for a meal!" At first, she didn''t notice anything strange. However, looking at how he was in a hurry to push her out, she felt that something was wrong. She realized that he wasn''t wearing his suit and the top button of his shirt was opened. Alicia looked at him seriously. In the morning, he was wearing a full suit with tie. Now, he was blocking the door and looking flustered. It was obvious he didn''t want her to enter his office! They were in the office, but he was bringing her out for lunch? Although she didn''t want to think too much, at this moment, no matter where her eyes fell, every nerve and cell was stating a fact. There must be something fishy in his office. He must be messing around! Chapter 329 Chapter 329 Alicia pursed her lips and stood still. Frederick realized that his shirt was disorderly, which made him more flurried. Before he could think of what to say to her, he heard Alicia say, "I want to go in!" Every word seemed to be squeezed from between her teeth. Although her tone was gentle, it was not in the tone of discussion at all. She was ordering him! When Alicia moved, Frederick immediately held her and said, "Ally, don''t think too much! Listen to me first. You can go in after listening, okay?" If she went in now, he wouldn''t be able to clear his name. In an instant, Frederick''s voice sounded anxious. The more scared he was, the faster Alicia wanted to find out, "You''re trying to buy some time, aren''t you? What are you afraid of? Is there... a woman hiding inside?" At thest sentence, Alicia''s voice became erratic! It was something she had never thought of. However, at this moment, it was all she could think about. "Of course not, it''s not what you think! It''s..." Holding her gently, Frederick still blocked the door. He tried toe up with words to exin himself, but he couldn''t. Subconsciously, he still tried to stop her from entering his office. "Get out of the way!" As she roared, Alicia was angry and was about to cry. She gave him a hard push, and the office door opened. Danica heard the noise and ran out while just wrapped in a towel. "Frederick, are you..." Alicia couldn''t believe her eyes. Danica''s hair was still dripping with water and she was wrapped in a towel as she walked out. Her face was pale as she closed her eyes and stumbled. "Ally!" Frederick held her up. Frederick was shocked. He was about to exin when she pped him across the face. "Jerk!" Her tears rained down while her entire body trembled in anger. The tears blurred her vision, and the thick scent of jasmine was stimting her senses. When she pushed him away, she felt as if she was being abandoned. Everything in front of her was pitch-ck as she shook her head and wiped away her tears. Then, she turned around and walked out of the door. Frederick was stunned for a few seconds. He quickly caught up to her and hugged her, "Ally!" "Don''t touch me! Get out of my way!" Alicia punched and kicked crazily. Her emotions were out of control and she struggled to get out of the door. Frederick was caught off guard by all this. He didn''t know what to do for a moment. He didn''t want Alicia to be stimted again, so he followed her out and closed the door. He hugged her tightly, trying to calm her down. "Ally! The faucet in the washroom was broken. We were both drenched. That''s why I let her stay inside for the time being! Calm down! Believe me, it''s not what you think! Doris went to buy her clothes! I didn''t let you in because she was tidying up inside..." If Alicia were to see that Danica was in his office, drenched from head to toe and possibly not wearing anything, he wouldn''t be able to exin it. Outside the office, the two were arguing. Inside, Danica was also stunned. It was a rare opportunity! She only came up with this n after thinking for a long time. Why did Aliciae in at this time? Danica clenched her fists and jaw. She could only use this method once! The next time the faucet was broken, not to mention Frederick, even a fool would be suspicious! It was a once- in-a-lifetime opportunity! The faucet at home broke the previous day and repairman was drenched when he was fixing it. Danica thought of this and spent a lot of money to learn how to get faucet destroyed and make the water ssh onto her. This was rare opportunity for her to get close to him. She was in his territory without him suspecting anything. At thest moment, her efforts were all in vain! She was so frustrated that her head was spinning.Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org. a Danica angrily knocked her head, and her fists were still clenched tightly. It seemed like her n was bound to fail. What was Alicia doing here at noon anyway? Why did she choose toe here today? Infuriated, Danica leaned to one side, and a red box on the table came into her sight. As she walked over, she picked it up and opened it. A ring light shed, and her expression became extremely ugly in an instant. A ring? Danica''s heart ached and she could feel her organs screaming. At this time, they were still quarrelling at the door. Danica''s heart was bleeding. Did he really love her and care about her so much? She saw the word "Danicia" inside the box. Was it a custom-made diamond ring from the famous jewelry designer Danicia Rooney? Danicia and Danica? With a sh of inspiration, Danica took out a paper towel and covered the ring with it. She used her sharp fingernails to shave off the letter Then she wiped it with a paper towel and blew away the falling powder. Although it was wasn''t perfect, who would take a close look at it? Listening to the sound outside the door, she put the ring back. Then, she took a bag and stuffed it inside her own bag. Since Alicia had taken away the love of his life, Danica wouldn''t let her off easily. She would not give up easily. Since Alicia has snatched him away, she would do the same! The key was that she couldn''t let Frederick feel disgusted with her anymore! Thinking of the stock he rmended, the price actually rose by nearly 30 percent in three days. They collected 40 million dors to buy the stock and managed to bag more than 70 l million in a few days. After paying off the interest, they could still support themselves for a few months. Danica began to be filled with motivation. She managed to have a sale of about 10 million dors from her art exhibition. Although the profit was only 3 million dors, it was already a huge profit! Frederick was a great man and her former love. It would be worth getting him back even if it took time! She was still young. Some people could wait for tens of years. Why couldn''t she? Danica took a deep breath and rolled up her wet clothes. She wanted to look for a bag to put the clothes, but after looking around, she couldn''t find a bag at all. She walked to a cab and pulled a few drawers. She thought that there would be some giftbags in the office. After looking around, there were only stationery lying around. Danica sat by the bed and casually opened the drawer of the bedside table. A ck box came to view. When she saw this, she understood it at a nce. He actually put this kind of stuff in the office? Chapter 330 Chapter 330 In Danica''s mind, Frederick was high and mighty. He was a workaholic. It was as if he wouldn''t be interested and invested in women and sex. He actually had such a thing in the office. It was beyond Danica''s imagination. Although she had the same idea and n, besides trying to seduce him while being drenched, she had brought something to give her a boost. However, she didn''t dare to use it. When Frederick was ruthless, he was extremely cold-blooded! For more than a decade, her father had buttered up to him and given in to him, but he had never been forgiven. She was afraid that if she made a wrong move, she would lose the whole game! He rarely yed by the rules. She always remembered what Frederick''s father once said to her. Frederick could be ruthless and unreasonable when he decided to! She could still remember that incident clearly. The Clements family once held a banquet. The son of Kieran''s friend molested the cousin of Frederick''s friend and even almost raped her. The two families were acquaintances, so the elders were trying to mediate and not escte the incident. However, the girl involved was obviously frightened. Since Frederick was the one who invited the guests, he beat up the man and made him apologize. At that time, Kieran helped the man escape in the end. After that, Frederick hired some gangsters to mess with the man involved. They couldn''t settle the gangsters with money, and the police couldn''t do anything with them. In less than a month, his family business was greatly affected. In the end, the man had to turn himself in and only then did the mattere to an end. It took three months for this incident to conclude. Although that family didn''t go bankrupt, they fell to rock bottom and couldn''t recover for a long time. As for Kieran, he was ignored by Frederick for a long time because of his involvement. He should have avoided getting involved in this. If Frederick really wanted to fuss over the matter, it would be too much to bear. At this moment, Danica was regretful. She regretted not giving herself to him earlier! If she had already be his woman, wouldn''t the situation bepletely different? She could only me herself. She listened to the advice of ying hard to get, thinking that it would make Frederick want her more! Now, after experiencing it herself, she felt that it was bad advice. Over the past six years, she had experienced different men. There were men who took the initiative, but she also tried expressing her interest first. The memory of the past was like a nightmare. The veins on Danica''s clenched fists were faintly twitching. Why was her life so miserable? Why did she keep meeting the wrong people? She let the good ones go but kept jerks around. There was a faint noise outside the door again. Her heart was in pain. She opened the box, took out a packet, tore it open, and threw it into the trash can. Suddenly, she looked at the bottles in the drawer and thought of something. She grabbed the hand lotion and moisturizer from her bag... Outside the door, Alicia was livid! Frederick didn''t want to argue with her in the corridor, but he held on tight to her and stroked the back of her head, just likeforting an injured animal.? 2024 N?v/el/Dram/a.Org. "Calm down. Believe me. Nothing has happened!" Frederick didn''t know how tofort her. Danica was here to send him a painting! She said that she hoped to give him the painting personally to show her gratitude to him for providing her with the stock tip. She told him that she had made some snacks as a token of appreciation, which was why Frederick agreed to let here. Before leaving, she went to the washroom and the faucet broke, which drenched her. After a while, Alicia had arrived at the office! Alicia sobbed and she no longer could think straight. She just wanted to leave, but Frederick didn''t let her go. She cried and was exhausted. "Let me go! I want to be alone!" She was already feeling terrible, and now her mind was in a mess. However, she knew that this wasn''t 12 n the right ce to argue. At this. moment, she didn''t want to ask for anyfort, she didn''t even want to look at him. "Ally..." At this moment, there came the sound of footsteps. Doris was back from buying a set of women''s clothes. When she saw Frederick and Alicia at the door, her face changed and she was in a dilemma. She could only say, "Mr. Clements?" Frederick asked her to buy a set of women''s clothing. She knew that the person inside wasn''t Alicia. Looking at the scene in front of her, she was thes stunned. Did Alicia discover this awkward encounter? Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org If Doris had known earlier, she wouldn''t have rushed back here. "What are you doing there? Hurry up and send in the clothes. Tell her to change and leave quickly!" Frederick said. He was furious. He ordered her to buy a set of clothing. Why did she take so long? "Yes!" She quickly walked past them and entered the office. After being interrupted by Doris, Alicia felt embarrassed. After a while, Doris and Danica came out one after the other. Danica wanted to say something, but Frederick''s eyebrows were tightly knitted. He turned around and looked at Doris. "Send Miss Randolph out! Inform the property management that the faucet of the bathroom is broken. Change it tomorrow!" "Yes!" Turning around, Doris said, "Miss Randolph, this way, please!" After watching the two go into the elevator, Frederick pulled Alicia into the office and first took her to the washroom. "Look, I''m not lying to you..." The faucet was broken, and water was spraying everywhere. Danica couldn''t closet and tried to cover it with her hand. Therefore, at this moment, the bathroom mirror and the ground still had some water stains When Frederick entered the washroom, his shirt was drenched, which was why he took off his tie and changed into another shirt. Danica was wet from head to toe, so he gave her a bath towel and let her dry up. Then he asked Doris to buy the clothes! "Danica was here to deliver a painting! It''s from that art exhibition..." Frederick exined and was d that he''d decided to tell her about the art exhibition. Otherwise, it would be like adding fuel to the fire. With suspicion, Alicia''s mood eased a little, but her lips were still pursed. She was thinking about how and when did the faucet break. After all, what just happened in front of ^er was too shocking. Chapter 331 Chapter 331 Frederick was deeply troubled by the situation. He felt miserable as well. He put his arms around her waist and said in a gentle voice, "I haven''t had time to tidy up yet. Let''s talk outside!" He pulled her to the sofa. The first thing she saw was a delicate dessert box. Alicia frowned. Frederick really felt like running himself into the wall. He picked up the dessert box and tossed it into the trash can. He didn''t dare to mention how Danica yed tricks and didn''t give up on him at the art exhibition. This time, she made the cake to thank him and more importantly, to apologize. Frederick exined to her, "The art exhibition was sessful. I went to support her, and she made some money. She made this to thank me!"N?vel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner. Afraid that Danica would leave something that would cause a misunderstanding, Frederick was highly alert. He pulled Alicia to the work desk. Before Danica entered the office, he had sorted out all the important documents. She did note close to the desk just now. He asked Alicia to take a seat, turned around and poured her a ss of water. He caressed her hair and said, "I bet you''re hungry! Is there anything you want to eat? I''ll get someone to prepare it for you." She moved her head to avoid him from touching her. She was still a little upset as she said, "Whatever!" Alicia was in no mood to talk. Her mind was in a mess. She didn''t even know whether she should believe him or not. Seeing this, Frederick let out a sigh. He picked up the phone and called the kitchen and ordered his usual. At the same time, he added a dessert and fruits. "Yeah, that''s all. And bring up two sets of tableware." Frederick had just put down his phone when something suddenly hit him. "Frederick, you''re a big, fat liar!" Getting up, Alicia was so angry that she was stomping her feet. He quickly looked around and saw the ring box on the ground. He instinctively grabbed her wrist. He was confused and thought, "What''s wrong with this?" "Let me go! Let me go!" "Ally! This is for you. Why are you angry?" Although he didn''t intend to give it to her, since she had seen it, if she wanted to keep it, he would let her! "You liar! If it''s for me, why is someone else''s name on it? Do you think I''m blind or a fool? You''re a liar! When you came back from the art exhibition, her perfume and lipstick were all over your clothes. You say that the ring is for me, but Danica''s name is on it! During working hours, the two of you were in the room. The dessert is a heart-shaped red cake, and you''re telling me it''s a thank you gift? The two of you were dressed disorderly, and you''re saying it''s because of a broken faucet? If I caught the two of you in bed, would you tell me that you were just acting? It''s obvious that the two of you are lying to me! I trusted you so much. Why are you doing this to me? You even bought a house for my mother. What do you want to achieve? Are you trying to trick her too?" Was he turning out to be another Jeremy Pitcher? She punched and kicked him and was on the verge of breaking down. Fortunately, she did not mention her father to him! Why did he do this? Was he trying to do something to her, or was there something in her mother that he wanted? At this moment, Alicia felt a chill down her spine. She had just recovered but was afraid to be lied to again! "What''s your purpose? Just say it! What do you want? Do you want me to give you my heart, or even my life? I''ll give it all to you! Just don''t touch my family!" In an instant, Frederick was stunned, "What are you talking about?" Of course, he had done all this to please her! What perfume, lipstick? Where did these strange thoughtse from? Seeing his reaction, she believed he was trying to y dumb. She felt like there was no need to talk to him anymore. She stared at her, broke free from him, and walked towards the door. "Ally!" He bent over to pick up the ring and exined instinctively. "I initially chose this as a wedding ring for you, so that you could wear it to deal with the Clements family. It was just sent here today! I didn''t think it looks nice and I dislike it, so I ordered another one. I didn''t want to give you something that I didn''t like. But what does it have to do with Danica? Do you think I don''t know what a ring signifies? Do you think I''ll just give a ring to another woman casually?" "Go away! Don''t touch me!" "I don''t want to hear that!" The more she listened, the more she felt that his words were full of loopholes. When Alicia wanted to leave, Frederick blocked her way. He tried to grab her and she evaded him. Slowly, she was forced into the room. "Ally, calm down! Let''s just talk!" "Go away! Don''te any closer!" She was so angry that she shook ther face was full of her hands, and h tears. Eventually, both of them had retreated all the way to the lounge When she wanted to run away, she was already pressed against the edge of the bed, and there was no way to escape. She looked around in a hurry, and noticed some tissue paper in the trash can. When looked closer, she exploded in an instant! "What is this? You liar! Liar! You b*stard!" Alicia grabbed a pillow and threw it at him. After that, she copsed and sat on the ground. She was so angry that she burst into tears. "Shameless! B*stard! You lied to me at home, and you''re lying to me here! All of you are bullying me! You even brought me here to be ostracised and bullied! You even have something like this in the office, to do something so dirty in the office!" She leaned against the bed with her face buried against her knees. She was crying so hard that she could not catch her breath. Her whole body was trembling. She wanted to leave. She did not want to stay in this annoying ce for a moment longer, but she was too weak to move. ncing at the trash can on one side, Frederick couldn''t help but feel shocked. There were two trash cans here, one with a lid, one without. At this time, there was a pile of trash in it. Inside, it looked like there were some used condoms and tissue. He could even see some white liquid on them. Not to mention Alicia, Frederick''s brain also buzzed for a while. This scene was too real! For a moment, he even doubted whether he was forgetful. If he was not familiar with his own habits, he would really think that he had done something that he didn''t remember! When he looked at Alicia who was crying and sobbing, his heart sank. In his understanding, Alicia was stubborn and proud. She would fight for whatever she thought was right, even if she was unreasonable. She would never cry in front of others. She would always look joyful. This was the first time he had seen her in such a fragile state. She was so helpless and pitiful, as if she was an abandoned child! Suddenly, Frederick felt that she was just an ordinary and woman. She too needed love and care! Frederick bent down and held her in his arms. He stroked her hair gently. "We''ve been together for so long. Don''t you understand my habits and preference? Can''t you tell whether I have done it or not?" Chapter 332 Chapter 332 Frederick didn''t know whether his words had finally gotten through to her, or whether she''d just run out of steam. Alicia slowly raised her head and her eyes fell on the dustbin that had made her explode, which Frederick was also looking at. The trash can had no lid. Even though it wasn''t that near, she could still see the used tissues and condom if she just stuck her head out a little. Something wasn''t quite right. The trash cans at home all had lids. Before having sex, he would remove the lid first. After that, he would pack up the trash bag before cleaning himself up. She hadn''t paid much attention to it, but it had left an impression on her. After some contemtion, Alicia knew that he was a man who liked to keep his private life private. Before this, even though everybody had heard of Master Clements, not much was known about his personal matters. They''d been together for such a long time now, and he always maintained the situation like that. It was obvious that he wouldn''t want the cleaner to see any of this. Therefore, although he would never even go near the trash can normally, he''d always clean up the rubbish after sex and before resting. Moreover, every time he used a condom, he would use one exact brand. It could be seen that he was concerned about his private life and had rtively good self-control. It was illogical for him to do such a thing in thepany. It was even more unreasonable for him not to clean up after! Even if he were busy and didn''t have time to take the trash out, he''d still make sure that the bag was tied up so nobody would be able to see its contents. Slowly, more doubts grew within Alicia. She naturally thought of something. Regardless, the condom would''ve belonged to him! Even if he wasn''t the one to use it, he''d been the one to prepare it, at least. What had he had in mind when he''d prepared something like this in his office? Tears still hung on her longshes. Alicia sniffled and kept silent. Seeing that she had calmed down, he believed that with her smartness, she could also figure it out. Frederick hadn''t expected that the condoms that he had only recently brought would be used to mislead them. If he were to say that it was an ident, he would not even be able to convince himself now. A trace of unspeakable pain and disappointment shed in his eyes. Frederick continued to stroke Alicia''s luscious locks. "The evidence here are obviously fake! Now, you should believe that I had never touched Danica! Do you know why I''ve used protection everytime?" Danica didn''t even know of his post coital habits! He wiped away the tears in the corner of her eyes, "In addition to caring about your health, it is also because..." He paused for a moment and looked straight into her eyes. Frederick''s voice was a little sad and cold, "I won''t give just about any woman a chance to get pregnant with my child!" Many people had tried various ways to get pregnant with his child. Some of them even tried weird ways to get his sperm. However, what he wanted was a child of his own, not the child of the President of Soaver International! He could almost feel her lowering her gaze. She also started to struggle out of his hold. Frederick cupped her face. "It''s not that I don''t like children, nor is it because don''t want them. I want to make sure that I give my child the best, whether it''s in terms of health, environment or even a proper family. That''s why I definitely have to make sure I''m prepared in every way, whether before or after!" He was trying to say that it was impossible for him to do what the scene was trying to suggest. He gently touched her cheek and spoke in a soft voice.N?vel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner. "I''ve already started to quit smoking and drinking. In half a year''s time, I want to have a baby with you! Before that, we can take the opportunity to have a wedding ceremony and spend some time alone, just the two of us." There was a sh of surprise in her eyes. Only then did Alicia understand his real thoughts. Did he really mean what he just said? Dreams were beautiful, but sweet words were often poison! Looking down at the ground, Alicia hid her face between her legs and shrank her body, "Liar! You''re just trying to get me pregnant!" He had bought a ring for someone else. He must be lying to her! It was possible that they were halfway through when she interrupted them! All of a sudden, Alicia was feeling lost again. He felt as if the rtionship between the two had suddenly hit rock bottom. Frederick was puzzled. He looked back at the trash can and then looked at the ground. "Ally! What did I say wrongly? Don''t you believe me? What could I possibly lie to you about? If I only wanted to have a baby, I could get any random woman to get pregnant with me. Do I have to lie to you?" "Everything you''ve said is a lie! If you wanted to be with me, would you buy a ring for someone else? And that condom, isn''t that from the brand that you always use? Even if it wasn''t the case this time around, how would she be able to get her hands on it if you weren''t cozying up techer? And how would her perfume and lipstick get all over you? Don''t tell me it was an ident. For her to get a lipstick stain on your cor, she''d have to be right next to your ear." Speaking of this, Alicia was so angry that her eyes turned red again. This time, her tears kept swirling, but she did not let them fall. "What perfume and lipstick? When did these happen? What are you talking about?" Following her gaze, Frederick nced at the condom packet. "It''s true that I just brought the condom to the office. If I''d had one the thest time you were here, would have tried so hard to hold myself back? Hknow very well that I can''t resist you, yet I still want to hold in my arms at all times. I brought the condom just to be safe, or else I''d have to keep on restraining myself!" you He didn''t want to have to hold himself back the next time she was here. It wasn''t illegal for him to touch his wife in the daytime, right? Hearing this, Alicia''s face instantly turned red. What a pervert! It was true that she''d felt his arousal thest time. Frederick opened up the ring box and carefully scrutinised it. However, he was puzzled when he didn''t see anything out of the ordinary. "Although I don''t like this style, the ring is for you. How did it end up being for someone else?" Following his sight, Alicia realized that men really could be blind at times. "Look at the box!" Were his eyes only for decoration? Chapter 333 Chapter 333 Feeling a little agitated, Alicia couldn''t help but suspect that he really didn''t know what was going on. After further scrutiny, Frederick was taken aback. Why did it say Danica? He fiddled with the box and felt that something was wrong somewhere. He was one step away from stuffing the box into his eyes. "I think this was... the shop''s logo!" And it looked like a part of it had been scratched off or tampered with. No wonder he''d felt something was off! As he spoke, he took Alicia''s hand and pressed her hand to the box so she could feel it. "It seems that this part has been tampered with. You didn''t think that this was meant for Danica, did you?" She could feel some jagged parts on it. However, because of the good material being used, it wasn''t obvious at first nce. Although Frederick did not pay attention to the logo inside, he felt that the logo looked weird. Simrly, Alicia was not stupid, but she was still in a bad mood. There were still tears in her eyes. Frederick picked up the ring and tried it on Alicia. "This ring was custom-made ording to your measurements! It''s just that I don''t like this design. If you want it, you can have it and wear it for fun." Frederick took his phone out and searched for something on the Inte. He sighed helplessly, "No wonder! The designer''s name is Danicia!" He quickly scrolled through his emails to look for his response to ordering the ring, then showed Alicia all the photos and messages. "Are you still suspecting me? It''s not easy for me to think nicely of women, but I would never lie to them!" If he wasn''t provoked, he wouldn''t do anything to a woman. He wiped away the tears on her face gently. "Except for you, I have never touched any other women! I did all this to make you happy. Happy life, happy wife, right?" She touched the ring and looked at the box carefully. Alicia wasn''t that dumb. Danica had been alone in the room, and there weren''t any funny smells. Could this all have been a set up from Danica? If that was the case, then the perfume and lipstick... After thinking for a while, Alicia felt that she might have wronged him. She had already told him toe home that night. If that really happened, he wouldn''t have been stupid enough to not check himself after getting close to a woman! She supposed it was true that he hadn''t touched anybody else that night. Thinking of how scheming Danica was, Alicia felt a chill down her spine. Naturally, Frederick thought of this and felt extremely disappointed. Suddenly, Alicia shivered and her gaze swept towards Frederick''s face. She mumbled, "Does it hurt?" Because of the crying, her voice was still a little hoarse. It was still gentle, though, making his heart pound. "No one has ever dared to hit me!" He poked Alicia''s forehead and gave her a doting smile. "It''s my fault for making my darling feel wronged! It''s not a good habit to have though, so let''s talk it out instead of resorting to violence next time, all right? Even if we have to use violence, let''s not go for the face." If his subordinates saw that he was beaten by a woman, could he still manage thispany? "It''s cold on the ground. Let''s get up!" Frederick pulled her up, "Don''t cry! Your tears are precious. Don''t waste them like this!" He felt his heart break seeing her crying so hard! He hugged her tightly and nted a kiss on her head. "Danica is truly in my past. From now on, I''ll try my best not to have anything to do with her. If I really can''t avoid it, please don''t get mad Regardless of our past rtionship, don''t believe anything that you see or hear. I don''t want Danica ?? Randolph, nor do I want anyone else. I only want you, Alicia nchard. Only you!" He''d really thought that Danica hade here on this day to apologize and thank him. At this moment, Frederick still couldn''t really ept it. How could the innocent and kind Danica do such a thing? If Alicia had run away in a fit of anger, if he hadn''t managed to catch hold of her, if she''d really thought that he''d cheated on her like this... with her personality, they''d be in for a huge mess! He looked at the trash can again and felt disappointed! Did she think that just because she loved him, she could do whatever she wanted and disturb his life? Since when did she be like this? She had been ying dirty tricks behind his back the whole time. If Alicia had reacted calmly and didn''t get angry with him, he wouldn''t even have known what had happened! Subconsciously, Frederick held her tighter. Alicia felt a little fortunate that she had survived a disaster. She was d that he cared about her and still chose her. Fortunately, this was a set up! Alicia nudged her way into his arms. "Hubby, I''m actually really afraid of losing you. I''ve never been more afraid of anything in my life! I''m already used to having you, used to you holding me like this, and I love having you in my life. I only have the courage to speak loudly and fight for my right with you around. If it weren''t for you, I would''ve definitely had to swallow up my frustrations and leave thepany in disgrace. Even if I were able to prove myself, others might not have believed me. So even though I was wronged today, I''m still d it happened. With youforting me, I know that I can make it through anything!" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Alicia looked at him with her watery eyes full of tenderness and spoke in a firm voice. "Frederick. I only want you in my life. I''ll be yours forever! For you, I can do anything. As long as you love me and never let me down!" Even if she had decided in her heart that he was the only man in her life, if he had done something wrong to her, she would rather die alone than be with someone else.N?vel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner. Frederick lowered his head and gave her a deep, passionate kiss. He rested his forehead against hers and wiped thest of her tears away. With a hoarse voice, Frederick said, "It''s enough for me to have you in my life!" Looking at each other, a smile finally appeared on Alicia''s face. At this moment, there was a knock on the door. Frederick looked in the direction of the door. "It must be the food! I''ll get it!" Frederick turned around while Alicia wiped her face. She nced at the trash can and stopped for a second, "Why did she do that? It''s a risky move!" Chapter 334 Chapter 334 After thinking about it for a while, Alicia finally understood something. It wasn''t important if it was true or not. Danica just wanted the suspicion, estrangement, and cracks between Frederick and Alicia! Perhaps, she did not care about Frederick''s thoughts at all. She just wanted Alicia to think that they were ipatible, to misunderstand each other, and even to break up! A sudden thought came to her mind. She felt as if she was being yed and manipted. Since Danica couldn''t find a breakthrough from Frederick, she decided to take action against Alicia instead. Taking a deep breath, Alicia felt that she was still mentally weak. If she''d been more rational, she would''ve noticed that things were off right from the get go. They would have fought, and Doris wouldn''t have witnessed such a scene. If they''d been seen by any other employee, there''d be rumors everywhere! "What''re you thinking about? You didn''t even hear me call you. Aren''t you hungry?" He called her name twice, but she didn''t respond at all. He embraced her and said, "Wash your hands, it''s time to eat!" "The faucet is broken, isn''t it?" She suddenly came to her senses and said in a softer voice. "That''s why we''ll have to make do with the water in the bucket." Alicia saw a bucket at the sink and washed her hands with a smile. She also wiped her face. Fortunately, she didn''t put on any mascara that day because she''d gotten upte. Otherwise, she would have looked terrible. The corners of her mouth twitched in front of the mirror. She rubbed her reddened eyes and walked out happily. Frederick had already set up the food at the table. He gave her the tableware and said, "Here, eat more!" Her performance that day was amazing! His actions made her sad, which gave Frederick mixed feelings. He said to her, "You''re the smartest woman I have ever seen! I''m very happy to be with a smart woman!" At the same time, he feltfortable! Looking at the food on the table, Alicia couldn''t wait to dig in. She was already about to drool. "I want to eat the lobster!" Thepany actually served lobsters? She couldn''t remember what he said on the phone, but looking at the food and recalling what he just said to her, her mood was so much better now. Frederick picked up a juicy lobster and cracked open the shell before handing it to her. Looking at the lobster, Alicia''s eyes were shining, "Hubby, let''s share this!" Alicia split the lobster in half and handed one half to Frederick. She stuffed the other half into her mouth and immediately narrowed her eyes in satisfaction. Frederick did not eat the whole thing but instead cut it into smaller pieces elegantly and put them onto her te. He looked at her and asked, "Does it happen often? I mean in your department... Do you get bullied often?" This was his first time patrolling around thepany like that, and yet he''d already managed to encounter something like that. Recalling how she''d been forced into a corner, standing tall but still pitifully small, Frederick''s temper started to rise. It was obvious that the higher-ups were biased. Did she go through this all this while? While enjoying the lobster, Alicia blinked her eyes and thought to herself. This sounded like a good opportunity for her to leave. After witnessing what had happened, it was unlikely that he would disagree! However, at this moment, Alicia did not want to mention it. It was not that she did not want to leave, but she did not want to leave at this time! Even if she wanted to leave, she wanted to leave in an upright manner. She didn''t want to be judged and ridiculed. After thinking for a while, she decided not to mention it. It was better to avoid unnecessary trouble. "It''s nothing much! Actually, it''s all right!" Apart from making her run errands at first, there was basically nothing left for her to do now. Therefore, it was really fine. "This time, it''s my bad luck! Fortunately, I''m safe! I''ll be fine after finishing this lobster." Halfway through eating the lobster, Alicia frowned again! Seeing that she didn''t finish the lobster, it was obvious that she had lost her patience. Frederick knew her habit, so he quickly peeled another piece of tobster for her. Then, he finished the rest. Seeing the smile on her face, Frederick felt a deep sting in his heart. His mind was filled with the image of her crying in a corner just now. It was true that she was too sensible. Sometimes, being too sensible hurt him to the core! After finishing the lobster, Alicia was satisfied. She started eating the other food on the table. Beside her, Frederick was helping her cut her food into smaller pieces while talking to her. Although the meal arrivedter than usual, both of them enjoyed the meal very much! When the meal was over and they packed up, it was already almost half past one! Looking at the time, the corner of Alicia''s lips drooped and she said regretfully, "I can''t take an afternoon nap..." If the incident with Danica hadn''t happened, she could have taken a 30 minute nap. She had this habit of taking a short nap in the afternoon so that she would have energyter. Moreover, she was really tired and felt like sleeping! Pulling her onto hisp, Frederick couldn''t help but chuckle. "Oh, it''s just a small matter. I can make things easier for you! You can have the rest of the day off! You can choose to either rest at home or just sleep here!" He could see how tired she was. He pinched her cheek and said, "You don''t have to work so hard! I''ll take care of you! Later, I''ll ask Chet to apply for a supplementary card for you in case of emergency!" Frederick was wondering if he had given her too little things, which made her feel insecure. Frederick was no ordinary person after all. Alicia had never thought of getting a supplementary card from him. Frederick grabbed her hand all of a sudden. "I''ve already gotten someone to check out the dates. It''s a bit too rushed for us to get things done in the first half of the year, so I''ve picked October 10th for our wedding, and we''ll have it at the mountain vi. The weather will be just nice! I think we should just have ???? friends and family, so we don''t have to bother with so many guests. I just want everybody important to know that you''re my wife. If you want to have a huge, grand wedding, we can have a few more ceremonies after this. Starting from now on, you''ll have to cut down on the alcohol. Once I''m clean of smoking and drinking, we can have a baby. Okay?" He kissed her on her hand. Frederick had shared all of his ns.This content belongs to N?/velDra/ma.Org . "I''ve already contacted a few wedding dress designers. In a few days, the designs will be sent over, You have plenty of time to make a decision. I wasn''t able to give you a normal start, so I''ll make sure the wedding is perfect. Just like our life together in the future!" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Alicia hooked her arms around his neck and said with tears in her eyes, "Okay. I''ll listen to you! I will take good care of myself and be your most beautiful bride!" Chapter 335 Chapter 335 That day, Alicia didn''t kick up a fuss and went to take a nap in Frederick''s lounge. Before sheid down, she quickly changed the sheets. Frederick even threw them into the bin. From now on, he would never receive guests in his office! Thinking of the trash can, he felt sick! On this day, Alicia was both mentally and physically exhausted. Since she had just finished her meal, in just a short while, she had fallen asleep. Frederick covered Alicia with the quilt and quietly left the room. Frederick took a short nap on the massage chair. Then, he tidied himself up, went to the washroom, then turned to the secretary''s office. "Mr. Clements..." "If there''s anything in the afternoon,e in directly. Do not call me using the phone line." He was about to ask her to deal with the painting when he noticed the painting that Chet had chosen for him. It was an oil painting with several flowers and nts. There were three stalks of white nts, two yellow flowers that were about to bloom, and a shorter red flower that was fully bloomed in the vase. Theyout was orderly and bnced. Why did this painting look so familiar? It was as if he had seen it somewhere before. The name "Three Two One" immediately appeared in Frederick''s mind. The painting was showing off the single fully bloomed flower, instead of the flowers around. He should have seen it before. The painting''s name was "Three Two One", which was unique and simple. This was why he could remember it clearly. This is probably the work of a famous painter! Could Danica be so foolish as to copy from another artist''s artwork and sell it at her own art exhibition? This not only an infringement of copyright, it was morally wrong and most importantly, a taboo! Frederick frowned. At this moment, no words could urately describe his mood at this time. He paused and said, "Just deal with the painting! You can just throw it away or destroy it. I don''t want to see it anymore! In the future, no one is allowed to enter my office. Alicia is the only exception!" This was the first time he had given such order to her. Doris instantly understood the meaning behind this. "Yes!" As he returned to his office, Frederick still wasn''t able to calm his thoughts. Could a person''s heart change as drastically as their appearance? Why did the Danica he''d seen on this day be so strange and horrifying? Had he been caught up in her web before, or had she just changed so quickly that he couldn''t keep up? It was hard to imagine that all these unbearable things were the work of a woman! He yed with his cell phone for a long time. If it were before, he would definitely give her a reminder. However, this time, he just ced his phone down. Alicia had a good nap. When she opened her eyes, it was dark inside the room. Only then did she notice that the curtains were closed. It was already half past three! She''d actually slept for two hours! A nap after a good meal was the best! Alicia did a light stretch when she noticed a ck card on the side of the bed. Although she never thought of using it, at this moment, she felt a rush of emotions. She kept the card and opened the door gently. When she saw that there was no movement outside, she grabbed her high-heels and tiptoed out of the room. Why was it so quiet? Had Frederick gone for a meeting? She poked her head out and noticed a figure afar. She could hear the rustling sound of the papers flipping and instantly held her breath. It turned out that the way he was at work was so beautiful and charming! She did not move for a long time. Her eyes were fixed on him until a loud sound broke the silence. Frederick turned his head and saw her in such a silly state. She was barefoot, carrying a shoe in hand and the other one was on the ground... She came to her senses and blushed instantly. She quickly bent down to put them on. Although she looked like a mess, the way she looked when she just woke up was beautiful. Frederick chuckled and stretched out his hand to her, "Come here!" Alicia walked over and naturally sat on hisp. Her gaze still had traces of admiration. "Did you nap well?" "Yes!" Nodding, Alicia squirmed in his arms. Suddenly, she felt particrly attached to his warm chest, "Am I disturbing your work?" "No! I''m not busy today! Did you see the card? The password is your birthday!" "Mmhm! Hubby, aren''t you afraid that I''ll be spoilt?" Alicia smiled and nced at the ring on her hand. She was delighted. When she looked at the butterfly wings design, she couldn''t help but wonder. He said that he wouldn''t give a ring out easily! Back then, when Jeremy gave her a pair of earrings to at the start of their rtionship, was he hinting that he didn''t take the rtionship seriously? That she was the one who was serious? As for her and Frederick, though they''d gotten married, he''d never prepared a prop like this. At this moment Alicia could feel the change in their rtionship. Thinking of why he didn''t like this ring, she felt that it was a little wed too. However, she couldn''t bear to take it off. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Seeing her looking at her hand, Frederick grabbed it and kissed the back of her hand. He said, "You''ll have to control yourself. If you waste money on unnecessary things, I''ll have to chop your hands!" As a person who loved money as much as her life, Frederick felt that she wouldn''t spend money aimlessly. The most she would do was probably to buy gold essories to add to her collection!This content belongs to N?/velDra/ma.Org . Wasn''t she afraid that he would take back the card before the card was activated? If it was any other woman, shouldn''t she try her best to please him at this time? Frederick suddenly recalled what happened with Danica on this day and the cake that had not been eaten yet. He felt that Alicia was very different. He stroked her little face and asked, "If I''d really had something going on with Danica... why''d you p me, but not her?" Nowadays, it wasmon to see the wife fighting with the mistress when she was exposed. Her temper was so feisty, why did she choose to walk away rather than fighting for it? Was he not good enough for her to fight for? A passionate kissnded on Frederick''s lips, "You''re my husband! Who does she think she is? It has nothing to do with me!" Alicia hooked his neck and kissed him on the lips again. ''Tm not a shrew! I want you, not her! If my man doesn''t want me, what''s the point of killing her? There can always be another one. I don''t want to have to deal with them!" She wanted to conquer him, so she would naturally dump all of her emotions on him! As long as she was in his heart and he could control himself, no matter whoever wanted to seduce him, it would be useless. Otherwise, everything would be in vain! Alicia''s mind was clear. She was more logical than emotional. Both of them were the same. At the same time, Frederick''s love for her grew. Obviously, Danica did not understand. Frederick tightened his arms and lowered his head to kiss her. Seated at his desk, the kiss became more and more passionate. "Frederick, this is the... I''m sorry, I''m so sorry!" Chet walked in with some documents in hand. When he saw this, he quickly left and mmed the door. Alicia quickly pushed Frederick away and almost fell down to the ground. She was so flustered that her face turned red. In order not to disturb her sleep, he didn''t close the door. He realized his actions were inappropriate. "It''s okay, it''s just Chet. Maybe you should stay in the lounge!" "Okay!" Alicia wasn''t sure if Chet had seen them clearly. She was so embarrassed that she quickly ran into the room. Frederick started tidying himself up. When he heard the clicking of the door closing behind Alicia, he said, "Come in!" At that time, Chet was still pacing around anxiously outside the door. When he entered again, he didn''t even dare to raise his head. "Frederick, we just received news from Bayton City regarding the piece ofnd that we wanted and have already ced a deposit. Someone offered a higher price and the owner is willing to pay the penalty than to sell us thend. I tried talking to him but he was adamant. It seemed that the new buyer promised him an extra 30 million! The reason why we chose that piece ofnd was because of the empty factories around and the good traffic conditions around. The location was secluded and cheap. Now, we will have to pay at least 40 million and even that''s not guaranteed. How can thend owner do this? He had already epted our 10 million deposit but is going to break off the agreement just like that. It''s obvious he''s trying to see us buyers fight each other while he reaps the benefits. We will lose money if this goes on. However, it''s not easy to find another suitablend now!" Chet was angry as he exined to Frederick. However, Frederick didn''t even frown. He asked, "Do you know who the person is?" "He''s a pig farmer. He''s a rather rude person. He even said he would buy over ourpany. His name is Frank Cruise. I''ve done my research and found out that his family is also in the mining business worth several hundred million dors!" "Investigate further. It''s not decided yet. Book the flights and let''s go there in person! We will go there and see what we can do!" Before turning around, Chet nced inside for two seconds from the corner of his eye, but he didn''t dare to stop walking. As soon as the door was closed, the phone on the table also vibrated, "Okay, I know, let''s see! I''m busy these days. I have to go on a business trip... I''ll try my best! I''ll be back. Yes, with Alicia..." As soon as Alicia walked out of the room, she heard him speaking and thought to herself, "Go back? Where to?" When she saw the stiff expression on his face, she instantly understood. As soon as Frederick put down the phone, a pair of warm and soft arms wrapped around his neck. In an instant, his heart warmed up. He lowered his head and kissed her arms. "Next Wednesday, it''s that woman''s birthday! Dad wants us to go home!" Chapter 336 Chapter 336 Alicia instantly understood what he was talking about. It was his stepmother, Penny Carter''s birthday! Actually, she could feel that Mr. Clements wanted to see him very much. He probably loved Frederick a lot, but Frederick was obviously resistant towards his family. However, there were asionally traces of loneliness in his eyes. He probably longed for a family, but it wasn''t up to his expectations. She recalled what Grandma had told her about his childhood and her heart ached! Compared to him, she was much more fortunate! She hugged him, trying to give him some warmth. Alicia didn''t say a word because she knew that at this moment, he didn''t need her words. He just needed someone to apany him quietly! He closed his eyes and put her on hisp again. He held her tightly and felt the warmth in his arms. "I''ll have to go to Bayton City for a few days. You should choose a handbag for her. There''s nothing much to consider, just choose the newest and most expensive model from some well-known brand. There''ll be a banquet on Wednesday night. If i make it home on time, we''ll go together. If not, you''re going to have to attend on my behalf. Just for a short while." Since that person had called him, he would have to give him some face. "Okay!" They continued to cuddle for a while, letting the afternoon just pass. Alicia didn''t want to go back to work, but she felt a little depressed at the thought of her bag still stuck in the office. "I''ve been here since lunch. If the employees find out, will it harm your reputation? What should I say when I go back?" She didn''t want to hide forever! Frederick chuckled. "I''ve already sorted it all out. Just let them know Doris had some Russian documents that needed your help trante. You can go there ande back here any time you want. I can always get Doris to make a few phone calls if you want." Patting her chest, Alicia breathed a sigh of relief. "You''re really considerate. I''ll get my stuff now and leave with you. I''m giving myself the day off! I''lle back for snackster. I will make sure not to disturb you. You''re still keeping some snacks here for me, right?" Alicia had to make sure that he was okay first. "Yes! Let''s leave together after work!" Then, Alicia went to pick up her bag. While packing up, Doris called her. Everyone in the office changed their mind from being suspicious to being jealous and envious. However, there wasn''t anything they could do. After all, Alicia was the only person who was proficient in Russian. When she returned to the CEO''s office, Alicia used his spareptop and went back to the inner room. She enjoyed her snacks and did her own things. asionally, she would make him a cup of coffee and tea. It was peaceful and warm... After that day, they became more intimate. It was obvious that their rtionship had gone a step further. Every time Frederick had to go on a business trip, Alicia''d always miss him like crazy. However, she knew that he had important matters to attend to during his business trips. Even if they didn''t speak to each other for a day or two, Alicia never suspected him. Infact, she thought of him even more. Every night before she went to bed, she''d habitually ask about him. If Frederick had the time he''d give her a call. If not, he''d give her a text, telling her to goto bed. Content The two of them were slowly getting used to each other. Everything was progressing slowly and harmoniously. In the blink of an eye, it was Wednesday. Early in the morning, Alicia made a phone call to Frederick, "Hubby, good morning! How''s work? Are you tired?" She asked about his work and also about his return. "Everything is going fine, but I don''t think I can get back tonight. I''ll wrap things up ande back as soon as possible. Since I won''t be going, just drop by for a while and leave. There''s no need to stay for the whole thing." He was worried that she would be wronged there. Frederick wanted toe home, but the issue in Bayton City was really a tough nut to crack. "Okay, I got it! I''m just asking. You don''t have to rush back. Take care of yourself and take your time! Don''t worry. I''ll handle it!" "Hubby, I''m going to work. I love you." Alicia kissed the phone a few times before hanging up. On the other end, the smile on Frederick''s face was still there for a long time. After washing up, Frederick rushed out of the door. He met Chet and wanted to settle the matter quickly. That day, Frederick tried to negotiate with thend owner one more time, but it didn''t work out. When he left, his face was extremely gloomy. "Frederick, if we really have to fork out another 100 million, we can look for a more central location. Why do we have to choose this ce? No matter what, our cost in the future will be increased! Our other factorie''s are operating and the same time and the number of orders we have recently risen sharply. Right now, We''re only operating in Asia. If we get the jobs in Europe and America, our orders will go through the roof..." "Let''s go and have a look at the factory again! We have to set up our warehouses earlier, or the cost will go higher when we have more orders!" After getting in the car, Frederick started thinking. Although fifty million was not a lot for him, he was unhappy with the fact that the price was driven up on the spot. He was a businessman, not a sucker! Along the way, while Chet was driving the car, he flipped through the information. Did thend owner and new buyer reach an agreement beforehand? If it weren''t for the fact that he was in a hurry, he could have spent some time dealing with them. They went to the factory again. Looking down from the mountain area, Frederick felt that this was theText property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. best location. Thend area was huge, the factories were already built and traffic around was smooth. It would be convenient for big trucks to travel. There was low risk of fire, flood and theft. There were either gas stations or restaurants at the exists, which provided surveince. It was a useful piece ofnd. That pig farmer must have thought of the same thing. If neither of them gave in, the longer it dragged on, the more obvious the advantage of this piece ofnd would be. At that time, the price might go up even more. Looking at Frederick, Chet couldn''t help but sigh. "It''s really a good spot! It''s just unlucky. Two more weeks and thend would have been ours! I wonder where did the pig farmere from. Whoever let word out, I''ll find him and pull his tongue out! He had too much to drink and said that it would be advantageous to sell the factories and start raising pigs instead!" "What did you say?" An idea suddenly shed through Frederick''s mind. Chapter 337 Chapter 337 "Oh?" For a moment, Chet didn''t understand. "I said, I don''t know whoever was drunk and said that it''d be good fortune to sell off the factory to raise pigs. Whatever it was, maybe the pig farmer, or thendowner heard them. That''s why things ended up like this!" "I have an idea!" A smirk surfaced on Chet''s face. He couldn''t help but think, "Someone''s going to get into trouble, aren''t they?" "Check out the history on that piece ofnd. Check if anything big has happened before, if there''re any idents or death. It''s even better if we find out something did indeed happen. Anyway, I want this ce to be unlucky. 100 million dors? I''ll make it go for less than 50 million dors! Also, find out about Frank Cruise. Let''s feed him some stories!" "Frederick, you''re a smart guy! I''ll arrange it right away!" "You are my lucky star!" It was those words Chet had just said that had inadvertently reminded him! Chet took out his phone and looked at the time. Frederick said, "It''ll be great if we can have some progress today!" He was still thinking of making it back! Chet was obviously also excited. He turned around, made a few phone calls, and turned back. He looked down at thend below with a smile. "Frederick, aren''t you afraid if something is really wrong with the piece ofnd? What if it used to be some kind of graveyard? Would it be unlucky?" Frederick sneered and turned his head to look at Chet. His voice was soft and mocking, "Isn''t that simple? We''ll find someone to cleanse the ce. I''m not afraid of living people, why would I be afraid of the dead?" He had experienced many things in life. There was nothing he was afraid of. As they looked at each other, Chet remembered something, and his attitude became more respectful. After finishing a day''s work in Casterwich City, Alicia got off work early and went home to change her clothes. She even wrapped up the gift carefully. Although Frederick told her to just pick any bag, she still diligently selected a fashionable leather bag, which was red and ck. The color was a ssic, and it had limited-edition diamond buckles. She wrapped it up nicely and even wrote a birthday card. The price was absolutely not shabby. In order not to outshine the host, Alicia wore a in white dress and put on light makeup. Even her lipstick color was darker than usual. Since it was a banquet of the Clements family, there would definitely be outsiders. Although Frederick wasn''t around, she was representing him. She was afraid of embarrassing him, so, before leaving, Alicia checked everything once again. She brought a shiny silver handbag and put on a pair of earrings. She drove to the Clements family house. As expected, when she arrived, there were numerous luxury cars parked inside. Since she didn''t intend to stay for a long time, Alicia didn''t park inside. Instead, she parked the car by the road. As soon as the engine was turned off, her cell phone rang. It was a call from Frederick. He was worried about how she was doing. "Hubby? I''m here! It looks like they''re holding a banquet..." Although she felt a little nervous at first, hearing his voice made her calm down. She smiled all the way. "Don''t worry! I can handle it on my own. I''ve prepared the gift. I promise I won''t bring shame to my husband!" "Okay! I got it!" He knew exactly how smart she was. He had no doubt about her abilities! In Bayton City, Frederick spoke to her as he packed up his stuff. "Don''t take it too seriously. You can listen to them talk if you like, but you can ignore them if you don''t. You can leave as soon as someone else leaves Everything at the banquet is just for show. The food is not delicious at all. Don''t be greedy with the food. Do you understand?" He told her everything he could think of. He looked at the time and then at his luggage. He was not sure if he could get back in time. He was afraid that she would be disappointed, so he swallowed his words after hesitating for a while. "I know! I will pay attention and not eat anything! Hubby, you''re so naggy! Don''t worry about me. Remember to take care of yourself and eat well too. Don''t just think about work!" She thought that he was nagging because he was worried about them wanting to start a family. Alicia''s heart warmed, and she asked, "Hubby, when are youing back?" As she felt the love he had for her, her voice unconsciously sounded coquettish and dependent. "I''m sure I''ll be back tomorrow!" In the past, he would think that talking on the phone while being on a business trip was annoying. It was a waste of time and money. §Ö§ä However, at this moment, they had been talking for a while but he still hadn''t had enough. He didn''t want to hang up and wanted to listen to her voice more. She could say anything or even just hum and he would be satisfied. All of a sudden, Frederick felt that it was a blissful thing to be remembered and missed by someone. He missed her greatly. Every night that he could hold her in bed, he felt happy! "Okay! Hubby, that''s enough. I''m already at the door! I''ll go in first. Don''t worry. Remember, safety first. The butler ising over. See you!" Alicia lowered her voice and kissed him through the phone. Then she quickly put away the phone. She checked her makeup in front of the mirror, pushed open the door, and entered the house. Since she was part of the family, she got a different treatment from the outsiders. The moment she stepped in, her present was brought into the house immediately. When she saw Mr. Clements and Penny, who was wearing an elegant dress, Alicia smiled as she walked over. She greeted them respectfully, "Dad, Auntie, happy birthday! It''s just a little token of appreciation. I hope you like it!" "Oh, thank you! I''m very happy that you coulde!" Penny took over the gift box and nced at the brand on it. She noticed the limited-edition logo and was smiling from ear to ear. She said to the servant behind her, "Send it to my room!"Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. "Oh yes, where is Frederick? Why didn''t hee with you?" Mr. Clements also nodded with satisfaction, but his eyes unconsciously looked behind her. She could feel his longing for Frederick through his eyes, but she had to tell him the truth. "He really wanted toe, but he just called and said that there''s some emergency in Bayton City that he had to attend to. It''s quite troublesome, so it will probably take a few days. He feels bad not being able to attend, that''s why he asked me to buy a gift and to apologize on his behalf! He even calledba while ago to make sure! I hope the both of you don''t mind." Everyone in the family knew Frederick''s attitude. However, Alicia''s exnation made sense and she was putting in a good word for Frederick. Everyone present was happy with it, including some friends who came over to greet them. Mr. Clements was very satisfied with Alicia. Obviously, she was a very sensibledy! Chapter 338 Chapter 338 In the business world, most people didn''t see eye to eye. However, even sworn enemies had to put aside their differences every once in a while! Being able to put on a jolly faqade and make things look perfect on the surface required skills, too. On the other side, Hallie was expressionless. Obviously, Penny was more considerate. Sheughed on the spot. "You don''t need to say that. We are family. It''s understandable!" At this time, some acquaintances came over to greet Penny. Alicia naturally stepped aside. When she visited Grandma a few days ago, Alicia found out that a friend from her hometown had just recovered from a serious illness. She decided to organize a tourist group to visit the famous mountains, as well as to pray for blessings at Deering Hills. This would probably be thest gathering of this group. Therefore, Grandma wouldn''t be around these days. Since it was the birthday party of someone younger in the family, there was no need for her to be back. Since Grandma and Frederick weren''t around, although her identity was justified, she still felt awkward. Therefore, she tried her best to keep a low profile. The people around kepting and going. Penny said, "I only thought of having a few friends and family over. I didn''t n on having such a big party. I didn''t expect so many people toe. Fortunately we have made sufficient preparations!" Penny sounded like she was joking, but it was hard for her to conceal the smile on her face. So many people hade without being invited, which showed the status of the Clements family! At this time, Aunt Amanda happened toe over. "Penny, it''s because you''re that popr! Happy birthday!" Caroline Clements, Frederick''s cousin, came over with her. She was beautiful, and looked like the gentle type. She had the typical good looks of the Clements family. "Happy birthday, Auntie Penny!"Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. After that, they greeted each other. She nodded at Alicia. Alicia greeted Aunt Amanda and nodded back at her with a smile. While talking to each other, the waiter served the wine. Caroline handed a ss to Alicia. As they were talking, Alicia had no choice but to ept it. At this time, Penny suddenly said, "It''s rare for the women to be gathered here. Let''s have a toast!" Penny called a waiter over and took a ss of wine. Hearing that, Alicia knew she couldn''t avoid drinking. She quickly stopped the waiter. "Wait a minute! Sorry to trouble you, please give me a ss of orange juice!" As soon as she spoke, although her voice was not loud, everyone''s eyes fell on her. Penny asked, "What''s the matter? I remember you are good at drinking, right?" They were all holding a ss of wine. Alicia''s face turned red after being stared at by all the people. Thinking of Frederick''s order, she braced herself. "Yes, I''m not feeling very welltely. I can''t drink..." She wanted to have a healthy baby. Of course, she would do whatever she could. She would do her best. She subconsciously put her bag in front of her belly, showing off strong maternal instincts. Penny caught sight of it and the smile on her face was a bit stiff. At this time, Amanda also smiled and said, "Oh? Are you pregnant? That''s good news! Congrattions!" Her words were like setting off a bomb in Penny''s head! Afterughing dryly, Alicia fiddled with her hair with embarrassment and said, "Aunt Amanda, that''s not the case. We''re still trying! If there is good news, we''ll remember to inform everyone as soon as possible!" She gently bit her lip and lowered her head. She was really shy and embarrassed. However, from Penny''s point of view, this was a cover up. Simrly, on the other side, Hallie was clenching her fists tightly. Amanda liked Alicia. She smiled and said, "I see, I see. Young people these days like to spend more time with each other! You''re still young. There''s no need to rush!" Then, everyone clinked their sses and said nothing else. However, Penny''s expression and thoughts have been interrupted. She no longer could stir up the atmosphere. For the whole night, she would unconsciously pay attention to Alicia''s every action. Coincidentally, this night, for some reason, whenever Alicia thought of eating or drinking, she would either choke on the pungent smell or perfume or smell something fishy that made her feel ufortable. She even felt nauseous. Alicia wanted to get something to suppress this feeling, so she picked up a piece of fruit. As soon as she turned around and took a small bite, a bitter taste filled her mouth. She pulled out a piece of tissue and spat it out. She pat her chest, and felt so siek that she was about to throw up. "What''s going on today?" She forcefully suppressed her difort. She felt that she couldn''t stand the stuffiness indoors, so she walked towards the door. She unconsciously quickened her page. As she walked, she pounded her chest and covered her mouth, for fear that she couldn''t suppress the nauseous feeling. If she were to throw up here, it would have been embarrassing. Watching her walk out, Penny''s face changed several times. Outside the door, the night was cool and the air was fresh. After taking a few deep breaths, Alicia felt much better. It was as if the nauseous feeling had disappeared in an instant. Since she wasn''t the host, she was not in a hurry to go back in. She walked around and even texted Victoria for a while. When she heard the music tone down, she thought it was time to cut the cake. She stopped texting Victoria,posed herself, and went back inside. On the stage, Mr. Clements said a few words which was apanied by a warm apuse. Then, Mr. Clements and Penny both poured a ss of wine and cut the cake. At this point, the banquet was almost over. The two of them fed each other a little piece of cake. On the other side, the emcee''s voice also came, "Next, this is the gift prepared by Lady Hallie and Mr. Mason for their mother. They would like to wish their mother a happy birthday and eternal youth!" As a soft melody started ying, el Hallie and Mason stepped onto the stage, each carrying a bouquet. The screen behind them showed a family photo, followed by their messages and wishes, and they even had photos of Penny when she was younger. After that, a montage of photos and videos started ying. Looking at the screen, it showed pictures from childhood to adulthood with different blessings. The scene was warm and loving. Whoever made this put in a lot of effort. Just as everyone was enjoying the video, a screeching sound could be heard. Then, a white light shed across the screen and the image started changing. Suddenly, it showed an image of a man and woman in bed apanied by moaning sounds. There was also a woman cursing in the video. In an instant, everyone was stunned. On the stage, Hallie also screamed, "What''s going on?" Below the stage, everyone started whispering to each other. "What''s going on? Who is this? Why does the person look so familiar?" "Isn''t this Mr. Nathan of Jade Tech Group? Who is this woman? She has such a good figure! It doesn''t look like his wife." "Why do I feel like I have seen her somewhere before? She''s definitely not his wife! His wife is a middle aged woman who''s plump and chubby!" The image changed and the woman''s face was half exposed. Alicia''s face turned pale instantly. Who was pulling a prank? Why did the woman in the video look like her? Chapter 339 Chapter 339 Her head was buzzing. Before she could react, someone pped her across the face and grabbed her dress. She was being pulled around. "So you''re the vixen! You b*tch!" Alicia staggered and almost bumped into someone. Not knowing what was going on, her hair was grabbed. Instinctively, she covered her clothes and tried to push the person away. "What are you doing? I don''t know you!" "You little b*tch! You seduced my husband! Look at her, she''s that shameless vixen! Going so far as to record something so shameless! What do you have to hide? Come on, show everyone what you''ve got!" The woman who was pulling her clothes had a face which was as white as a ghost. Her lips were painted red and she was wearing jewelry all over her body. She was a middle-aged woman who was plump and chubby. "What are you doing? Let me go!" Alicia was stunned and caught off guard. At this time, the image on the screen paused. It was a screenshot, which happened to be the scene of Alicia being caught in bed in the hotel. She was wrapped in a quilt while sitting on the ground and leaning against the window. Although she looked messy and her face was half covered, it was undoubtedly her. In an instant, Mr. Clements'' expression changed. Trevor walked over and pulled them apart, "Madam, please calm down. We haven''t figured out what is going on!" It was such an embarrassing scene, so he couldn''t say that Alicia was a member of the Clements family. Trevor quickly waved his hand, and the security guards quickly separated them. The woman''s voice was so loud that it covered the whole ce. "What are you doing? What are you doing? Why are you pulling me away?" "She''s a mistress! She''s a vixen who''s trying to destroy a family!" "Shame on you!" At this time, a man in a suit quickly left with his head covered. Because of this incident, the banquet had to end early. Alicia did not recover from the shock until she was pushed to the middle of the hall. Because it was a family issue and not a good one, Trevor''s family didn''t stay back. Trevor tried calling Frederick a few times, but no one answered. Since there was no other way, he called Chet. He learned that they had just gotten off the train and were separated. They should be back soon. Knowing that he wasing back, Trevor guessed that it was for the banquet that night. He did not leave and decided to wait in the car at the door to see what was going on. At this time, in the house, the video had been copied. The sofa was filled with people from the Clements family. Everyone had grim expressions. Everyone was either sitting or squatting, and only Alicia was standing aside alone. Looking through the photos on the table, no one knew who sent them. Penny was furious. "What the h*ll is going on? Who did you offend? Why would someone sabotage my birthday banquet?" "You''ve caused our family to be humiliated! What is this? Don''t you feel ashamed? What is going on?" Penny looked like he couldn''t bear to look straight at her and pretended to look away, but she gave Hallie a look. Alicia couldn''t think straight at all. She had no idea what was going on. She could only shake her head. "I didn''t do it! It''s not me! Dad, Aunt, it wasn''t me. Listen to me, believe me, it really wasn''t me... Except for those screenshots in the hotel, the others were not her at all. She was flustered and shocked. In addition, she was pped across the face a moment ago. Alicia was in a mess and didn''t know what she was talking about. However, everyone recognized the person in the photo was her. Even Mr. Clements'' face was dark as coal. "Don''t talk to me! The Clements family is a well-known and decent family. I don''t want a disgraceful daughter-inw like you! What''s the matter with you? Did you set Frederick up?" His words were fierce and he pounded on the table. Mr. Clements'' attitude changed drastically. The pictures were taken in the hotel and the woman in the pictures was clearly Alicia. Although there were no men in the scene, it was obvious what had happened. At this moment, Mr. Clements believed that Alicia was caught red-handed in bed with another man. Looking at the pictures of her with different men in bed from different angles, although he didn''t fully believe it, he felt that Alicia''s private life wasplicated. The reason why she was with Frederick must not have been that simple. Thinking of how well Frederick treated her, he felt that she had deceived Frederick. Therefore, Mr. Clements'' attitude was stern. "I will never allow anyone to hurt my son like this, especially a woman! I don''t care about your past, but what is your purpose? I don''t want him to know about this! How much money do you need to leave him? I won''t permit the marriage between the two of you! You should forget about getting anything from the Clements family! State a number and leave him!" "Dad, it''s not true! You can investigate it! I''m being framed! I didn''t do anything wrong to him. I won''t leave him!" Alicia hurriedly defended herself. Hallie stood up and pretended to be angry. She threw the photos at Alicia. "If this isn''t you, who else could it be? Do you think we are all blind? Are you going to say that these are all photoshopped? I think it''s impossible to edit the pictures so perfectly!" She grabbed a pillow and hit it against Alicia''s body. "Did you do it on purpose? You deliberately sabotaged my carefully prepared birthday gift to my mother and made our family the laughingstock, didn''t you? You are a vicious and shameless woman! How could you do such a dirty thing having the nerve to be someone''s mistress and ruin someone''s family? You''re not worthy of being the Clements'' family''s daugther-inw! You ruined such a wonderful day! Are you trying to embarrass us even more by sticking around here?" Hallie stretched out her leg and tripped her on purpose. Alicia stumbled and happened to push a vase over. It fell to the floor with a loud crash, and she too fell to the floor, knees first. A few shards ss became embedded in her calves, and tears streamed down her face in pain. Everybody was attacking her, and neither Grandma nor Frederick were around to help. She felt helpless. All she could do was cry and shake her head while trying to exin. "Please believe me. It really wasn''t me! The person in the hotel was me, but I was with Frederick. He knows this. As for the other pictures, it really wasn''t me. I don''t know what''s going on. I''m being framed!"Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. She told herself that even if she was beaten to death, she''d have to hang on till the next day. Frederick would be back by then! She would never leave him! She did not do anything wrong to him! Hearing this, Mr. Clements frowned. Hallie hesitated for a moment. When she remembered that Alicia had said Frederick would be back in a few days, she gathered up her courage and purposely kicked at Alicia''s stomach. Chapter 340 Chapter 340 "You''re still quibbling! You''re not going to give up, are you? If you were with Frederick, why would anyone want to catch you two redhanded? It''s obvious that you were caught cheating! Yet here you are, trying to push everything to my brother!" After kicking Alicia, Hallie quickly turned back and went on the offensive to avoid getting scolded by her father. "Dad, look at her! She didn''t even blink an eye while lying! She''s definitely got her eye on our family''s money! I heard that her own family is poor as dirt, and they''ve been renting all their life. Apparently Frederick even bought them a house recently. It''s obvious that she''s a gold digger! What''s worse is that she''s not willing to stop at that. She''s still insisting that she''s innocent even though the victim has already pointed her out!" No matter what, Hallie had toe up with an eptable excuse for kicking Alicia. If anything happened in the future, at least she had something to defend herself. Coupled with the fact that her mother was around, Hallie felt like she had nothing to fear! Initially, Mr. Clements wasn''t happy about the situation. However, he had witnessed what had happened with his own eyes. The scene had been chaotic and he''d been a distance away, so all he saw and heard were the two women catfighting and the other woman''s shouts. That was why he could understand Hallie''s anger, though he felt it was a little overboard. "Dad, this woman is a vixen! She''s got Frederick twisted around her finger. We can''t wait for him to get back, or he''s just going to fall under her spell again. If word were to get out about the shameless things that she''s done, how would that reflect on us?" "Fortunately, the wedding ceremony hasn''t been held yet and we can just push it off as a secret wedding. If everybody were to find out about this sham, and if they were to have kids, what would people think of Frederick? Dad, look at how good she is at coaxing people to see things her way. This is a one in a million chance. If Frederick were to see this, he''d definitely think that we were making things up to get rid of her. Let''s just kick her out of here now!" Hallie red fiercely at Alicia. She was like a vicious snake, ready to strike. Alicia kept shaking her head and tried to regain her senses. She was afraid of adding fuel to the fire, so she changed the way she addressed Frederick''s father. "Mr. Clements, please give me a chance! Even if you want to convict me, you should find out the truth first! I love Frederick. I really didn''t do anything that would hurt him. I swear to God, I don''t want any of the Clements family''s money. I can even give up Frederick''s personal property. Please believe me. Don''t tear us apart..." "Stop pretending! You''re just giving excuses. Look at you, all swathed in branded clothes and jewelry. How stupid do you think we are, saying that you don''t want our money? Dad, we can''t keep her around, or she''s going to have us running around in circles. She might be saying all this just to cate us, while at the same time she could be sneakily taking all our things. If she has the guts to have an affair, why wouldn''t she steal? She''d do anything for money!" Seizing the opportunity, Hallie wanted to remove Alicia from her life forever. She recalled how she could not even raise a pet because of her. Every day, she could only watch her best friends y with their pets. When she thought about this, she gritted her teeth in anger. As Frederick rushed up to the entrance of the house, this scene was the first thing he saw, and those words were the first things he heard. In that instant, his face took on a murderous look.Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. "What are you doing?" "Frederick?" Alicia felt like she''d suddenly heard the voice of an angel descending from the heavens. As she mumbled Frederick''s name, she subconsciously turned her head towards him, her eyes full of tears. As he strode forward, Frederick couldn''t believe his eyes. Everybody was standing, except for Alicia, who was kneeling on the floor. He''d only returned a littleter than nned, and this was what weed him. "Master Frederick?" Levi stepped forward to greet Frederick. However, Frederick shoved him away. "Scram!" Frederick rushed to Alicia''s side and pulled her up. "Get up!" As Alicia got up, she groaned unconsciously. She was still shaken up. "Hubby?" He looked down and immediately saw her injured leg. A murderous intent shed through Frederick''s eyes in that instant. He looked up and his cold gaze swept over everybody present. "Who was the one who did this?" Hallie took two steps back subconsciously. Her face was deadly pale. "It''s her... she broke the vase by ident! She did something wrong and wanted to kneel down and apologize!" When she opened her mouth, she stammered. Hallie was so scared that her legs were trembling, and she almost fell to the ground. The look on Frederick''s face was terrifying. It was as if he would kill someone! At this point, Mason stood up and snortedzily. "Who do you think you''re taking your temper out on? The whole family is doing this for your own good! She cheated on you and made you a cuckold! And now the whole world will know about this. You''re not still nning on keeping her, are you?" At this time, Penny pretended to be virtuous and started speaking. "Frederick, you can''t me your father for this matter! My birthday doesn''t matter, but all the guests who attended the party tonight are esteemed members of society. Who wouldn''t be angry after witnessing such a scandal? Do you know how badly this is going to reflect on our family? We were just...questioning her out of concern for you!" Penny was trying to cover up what had happened. She was only one step away from saying that they were just chatting over tea, rather than torturing Alicia. Alicia kept shaking her head, but she was sobbing so hard that she couldn''t even speak. Frederick held her with a pained expression. He held her tightly with no sign of letting go at all. His eyes swept over the photos strewn all over the table and floor. He immediately knew what was going on. However, he didn''t believe any of it. He opened his mouth to speak, and his voice was as cold as ice. "Where did these thingse from? Who sent them here?" His words silenced the crowd. Everyone had been so focused on Alicia''s wrongdoings, no one had even thought about finding out where they''de from! After a pause, Frederickughed coldly. "You don''t know the source, but you''re taking it seriously? Who gave you the right to interrogate my wife? Alicia is mywfully wedded wife, and she has a share of everything I own! I''m not even interested in the little bit that the Clements family has. From now on, if there''s anyone who dares to break us apart whether on purpose or by ident don''t me me for the repercussions! I won''t let whatever happened today go so easily. Keep your noses out of my business from now on, and keep your hands off of my woman. If even a hair on her head is harmed, I''ll pay back the favour tenfold or even hundredfold. Don''t forget that!" After roaring that murderously, Frederick spoke to Alicia gently while holding her up, "Let''s go." As soon as they turned around, Mr. Clements said, "Frederick..." At the same time, Hallie also shouted unhappily. "All the guests have witnessed this scandal today! She''s just a shameless mistress and a sl*t! How can you still want a vixen like her who''s been in someone else''s bed? If this gets out, the Clements family ie is going to be theughingstock of the city! How will I be able to get married? Dad..." Frederick suddenly whipped around, his eyes shrouded in darkness. "Mind your words! Do I need your permission to like someone? A vixen and a sl*t is my exact ideal type, the type of woman that I want to marry. If I am to hear you say one more word about Alicia, I''m going to rip your mouth off. If youy another hand on her, I''ll cripple you for life!" Chapter 341 Chapter 341 Hearing Frederick threaten Hallie, Mr. Clements was dissatisfied, and his tone be stern. "Frederick!" How could he talk to his sister like that because of some woman? In that instant, Hallie was was so frightened that she did not dare to speak again. Frederick didn''t even bother to look at his father. His expression be even frostier. "You''d better keep guard over your precious daughter. I''m a man of my words! From now on, we won''t being here anymore. If any of you dare to stick your noses into my business ory a hand on my woman, don''t say I didn''t warn you!" Frederick bent over to pick Alicia up and strode away. Trevor had been waiting outside the door all this while. When he saw the two of theming out, he went up to them. When he saw how bedraggled Alicia was and her injured legs, he was shocked. "How did things turn out like this?" He couldn''t imagine that the Clements family could''ve done this to her in just less than 30 minutes!Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. Putting Alicia down, Frederick kept a tight hold on her. His face was taut. "Get me a copy of all the surveince footage from tonight. I''m going to get her to the hospital first. I''ll catch up with youter." He wanted to know everything that had happened at the banquet! As Frederick and Trevor spoke, Alicia leaned against Frederick. Her hands sped his shirt tightly, and she was still half sobbing. Frederick quickly instructed Trevor on what to do, then helped Alicia towards his car, which was parked nearby. Frederick opened the car door and saw the coat he had brought for her on the passenger seat. He bent down and took it out. "Slowly now, don''t knock your head!" Just as she was about to bend down, Alicia inadvertently lifted her head. There seemed to be a sh of light from the slow-moving caring from the opposite side. When she saw that the car was driving slowly and the window was open, she inexplicably took a second nce. Seeing the car approach them, something hit her, and she quickly shoved Frederick away. Be careful!" With a loud bang, Frederick stumbled and almost fell to the ground. When he came back to his senses, he just saw something dark shoot past, and a white figure slowly copsed to the ground, like a flower wilting. "Ally!" Frederick quickly caught her in his arms. He felt something wet and sticky over his hands, and all he could see was blood. Alicia''s lips trembled, and she couldn''t speak. She seemed to want to lift her hand up, but her eyes slowly closed before she could do so. "Ally, wake up! Don''t sleep, don''t sleep!" Frederick immediately pressed his hands on her bleeding wound. Everything happened so suddenly that Trevor was stunned. He only reacted a few secondster. He quickly drove the car over. "Frederick, hurry up!" At this time, the security guards quickly came over when they heard themotion. Trevor stepped the pedal to the metal and Frederick quickly made some phone calls. In the hospital, Carson had already picked up Frederick''s call. They were already waiting for them at the entrance. Once they had arrived, they immediately sent Alicia to the operation theatre without any dy. Outside the operation theatre, Frederick felt like his soul had left his body. His hands were suspended in mid-air, and he just kept staring at the blood all over his hands. On the other hand, Trevor was busy running around doing whatever that needed to be done. Soon after, members of the Clements family heard the news. Everyone rushed over and Chet also came quickly. The operation theatre''s lights were still lit. Mr. Clements was shocked. "What happened? Were you injured?" When he saw Frederick covered in blood, he naturally cared about him first. However, Frederick didn''t seem to hear him and just stared at the door of the operation theatre. Trevor quickly exined, "I can''t tell you about the specifics. The only thing I know is that we heard a gunshot, and Alicia shielded Frederick from it. They''re still operating on her." Penny was present as well, but she didn''t even dare to breathe loudly, standing next to Mr. Clements. At this moment, Frederick, who was covered in blood, was eerily like a ghost who''de from h*ll. He gave off a murderous aura. It felt like a centuryter when the operation theatre''s light finally turned off. As soon as the door opened, Frederick rushed over and asked, "How is she?" "Frederick, I''ve tried my best..." As soon as Carson opened his mouth, Frederick grabbed his cor, which wrapped around Carson''s neck tightly. Frederick shook him, his eyes bloodshot. "What did you say? Say it again! Aren''t you a highly-skilled doctor? She won''t die! She will be fine! Can you cure her? Give her back to me! Give her back!" "Frederick, don''t do this! Let Carson finish his words first!" Trevor pulled Frederick away, his face pale. Alicia wouldn''t die just like that, would she? Carson choked and coughed. He waved his hands frantically. "She''s alive! Alive! But..." With one sentence, Frederick''s tears seemed to freeze in his eyes. He turned back around andtched onto Carson again. When he spoke, his voice was so soft, as if he were afraid to scare Carson. "What? What? Tell me! She is alive, isn''t she? She won''t leave me, right?" Carson nodded. He caught his breath and said, "The bullet was too close to her heart! I mean, I did my best to get it out. The operation was a sess, but the bullet was too close to her heart and it caused major blood loss. She''s having a fever now, and we can''t detect any signs of consciousness." "What do you mean?" Frederick''s voice trembled. "Make it clear. Say something that I can understand!" "Although she still has signs of life, the current situation isn''t optimistic! If the fever doesn''t subside by tomorrow and she doesn''t wake up, things are just going to get worse. It''s very likely that she might never wake up again." Even if she did make it through, they couldn''t do anything about her fever, which could be very detrimental for her health. In fact, all her vitals were very weak. In fact, Carson knew that the probability of her waking up was extremely low, but he was afraid that it would be too much of a blow to Frederick. He told Frederick to wait for a day so he could calm down overnight. "I don''t care what you do. Just keep her alive, even if she''satose forever!" As Frederick held on to Carson''s As arms, his Adam''s apple bobbed, and his eyes were obviously pleading. long as Alicia was still breathing, then they had hope. His Ally was strong and stubborn. She wouldn''t leave him behind just like that! "I know, I will do my best! Later, I will discuss with the cardiologists and see if there are any other methods..." "Thank you! Tonight, I want to apany her!" "Frederick..." Carson hesitated and frowned. Finally, he let out a sigh. "Fine! She has to be monitored in the ICU tonight. I''ll get the nurses to make the necessary arrangements. You need to shower and change into protective clothing. The ICU doesn''t normally allow for visitors, to avoid contamination." "All of you, go home! I don''t want to see anyone and I don''t want to listen to any advice. I don''t want anyone to disturb us!" After finishing his words in a slightly dispirited tone, Frederick strode away without even turning his head. Chapter 342 Chapter 342 In the intensive care unit, there were different machines surrounding Alicia, who was lying on the bed. If it weren''t for the oxygen tube that was attached to her, Frederick would''ve thought that she was just asleep. She looked just like Sleeping Beauty! Standing at the head of the bed, Frederick felt like his brain was about to explode. It was as if he was in a dream. She''d just been joking around andining that he was naggy a short while ago. How did she end up lying here in the blink of an eye? Was God punishing him for taking too long to realize what he had? Was he taking her away so soon? His Ally! Tears rolled down Frederick''s cheeks. When he realized it, his chest was already heaving. At this time, a nurse came to check on the IV drip as well as the machines. She also made some notes in a notebook. Frederick stood up straight and raised his head, forcing his tears back. After the nurse left, he sat down on the edge of the bed. On this night, Frederick held Alicia''s hand and kept talking to her. He talked about how they met, their past, and envisioned their future. When the night started to give way to the day, Frederick''s emotions started to be uncontrolled, and he subconsciously gripped her hand tightly. "Ally, don''t leave me, okay? You''ll wake up, won''t you?" "Ally..." "How can I live without you? What should I do?" He held her hand and pressed it against his forehead. Tears streamed down his cheeks. Was he going to once again lose the most important person in his life? "Are you really going to continue sleeping? Do you really have the heart to leave me and your mother? Ally, I''ll take back the house and kick your mother to the curb! I''ll..." Towards the end of his sentence, Frederick was already sobbing so hard he couldn''t continue. He didn''t notice the slight movement of Alicia''s eyes. Suddenly, he felt a slight movement from his hand, which made him freeze. He was stunned and couldn''t regain his senses for a moment. He looked at the bed stiffly. Alicia struggled to open her heavy eyelids. Her gaze was still unfocused, but she definitely recognised the person in front of her. "Hubby? You., you are so bad!" Her voice was so weak that it was almost inaudible. It used up all of her strength, and she slowly closed her eyes again. Frederick stood up abruptly, tears streaming down his shocked face. "Doctor! Doctor, she''s awake! She''s awake!" On the other side, the nurse who was stillparing the data on the machine ran over immediately after hearing him shout. She looked at the monitor on top of Alicia''s head, then lifted her eyelids to have a look. She eximed excitedly, "She''s conscious! I''m going to call the doctor!" The nurse quickly ran out. After a while, Carson came in with several specialists in tow. Frederick moved aside. After some hurried checking, Carson''s surprise was evident. He turned around and pointed to the door. Once they were out of the room and their masks were taken off, Carson spoke to Frederick. "Alicia has already made it past the most difficult stage! It''s a miracle that she managed to wake up, let alone waking up so soon! Frederick, don''t worry. As long as she has regained consciousness, she will be than most people. It''s probably fine! Her body is obviously by rted to her habit of exercising regrly. Her injuries are mainly external. Her fever hasn''tpletely subsided yet, and the next three days are still critical. We have senior personnel watching over her, and I''ll be around too. You can''t go in anymore, because non- professional individuals may bring in germs if they''re not careful. She''s still having a high fever, and she''s dazed. With the medication, she won''t be able to wake up so soon, and she still has to be monitored even after waking up. You can take the chance to arrange everything properly." Content Frederick''s eyes, which were still red, were glued to Alicia. However, he knew that Carson was right. He would resist for Alicia''s safety. He nodded and said, "Okay, I''ll listen to you!" There were indeed some things that he had to make arrangements for. The fact that she had awakened was the greatest gift that the Heavens had bestowed upon him. At this moment, nothing meant more to him. Frederick didn''t insist on entering, but he didn''t leave either. Instead, he sat down on the bench outside the ward and made several phone calls. He had to stay with her. He couldn''t leave, he was worried about her! Soon, Chet arrived. He brought over some breakfast. Frederick ate his sandwich unblinkingly. Though he looked haggard, his eyes never left the entrance of the intensive care unit. He scrutinised every person that entered or exited. Chet opened a bottle of mineral water and handed it to Frederick as he spoke. "Master Trevor has sent over the surveince footage, and I''ve arranged for some men toe over. The ward has been checked too. Everything is in ce!" "Good." Frederick nodded. Something struck him. "What happenedst night? Did you call the police?" "The police have already dropped by with some questions, and they''ll probably be backter to record your statement. I''ve already gotten a copy of all the surveince footage before they took it away. It seems to have been a well-prepared attack aimed at you We can vaguely see the figure driving the car, but it''s obviously disguised. We can''t tell whether it''s a male or female because of the cap and wig. They''ve probably already staked out the ce a long time ago. The moment they drove off, they managed to avoid all the cameras. We still haven''t found anything on them. I''ll continue to follow up on the case!" "Don''t say anything to the public. There''s no need to pressure the police either. I want to solve this matter personally! Comb through everything that you can get your hands on, starting fromst night''s banquet. I don''t care who is the mastermind. I don''t want them dead; I want them to suffer a fate worse than death!" Frederick''s tone was indifferent, but he gave off a sinister aura, and his gaze was icy. It had been a long time since Chet had seen this side of Frederick, and he couldn''t help feeling a little frightened. However, he suddenly realized that someone had passed Frederick''s line. In the following days, Frederick didn''t step out of the hospital. Alicia was still slipping in and out of consciousness, but she hadn''t truly woken up. However, on the morning of the third day, she was transferred to the normal ward. Frederick was relieved. Finally, he could see her. Looking at her face that was as pale as paper, all he could think about was images of her throwing herself at him. He gently picked up her hand and held it in his grasp. His heart ached so much that he felt like he was suffocating. "Hubby..."Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. A long awaited voice rang out. The next second, Frederick felt a clear yet weak forceing from his hands. His eyes focused on Alicia''s face, and he met her clear gaze. Chapter 343 Chapter 343 Frederick''s lips trembled as he asked with excitement, "Ally, you''re awake?" With a conditioned reflex, he pressed the call button at the head of the bed first, for fear that she would fall asleep again. Just like touching a fragile crystal doll, he touched her face lightly. His voice quavered. "You''re awake. That''s all that matters! Don''t move, don''t move around!" He saw that she was grasping her tightly, her brows furrowed, and her lips seemingly mumbling out words. Frederick moved closer to her. "What do you want to say?" Was she feeling ufortable? "I didn''t, I didn''t do you any wrong... I won''t leave you, I''m being framed!" Her breathing was still a little unstable. When she spoke, her entire body was in pain. Her words were choppy, as if she had used up all of her strength. After finishing her words, she could not help but shut her eyes out of exhaustion. He was d that she was conscious, and that she wasn''t confused, but he didn''t expect those to be the first words out of her mouth. Frederick was heartbroken. He rubbed her hands, and spoke in a hoarse voice. "I know, I know everything! You don''t have to say anything. Nothing matters now except for you getting better..." While they were talking, the doctor came in and examined her. Then he looked at the medical records and adjusted her prescription before giving instructions to the nurse behind him. "Add another pack of IV drip in the afternoon. Let''s see how she''s doing after three days!" Then he turned around and looked at the two. "From what I can see right now, the patient''s condition has stabilized. The inmmation and fever have subsided. When the wound heals, she''ll be fine. Try to rest and sleep more, it will help with the recovery. As for the diet, eat a light meal mainly consisting of oatmeal and vegetables. Avoid fish and seafood! More importantly, the patient has to remain calm and not get too excited. Be careful not to open up the wound again, or the patient''s condition could turn critical." "Thank you, doctor! I''ll keep that in mind!" Everything that had happened had really scared Frederick out of his wits. Hearing what the doctor said made him breathe a sigh of relief. After sending away the doctor, Frederick sat by the bed. Alicia blinked her eyes, obviously a lot more lucid now. He watched her like a hawk, not even daring to blink. He was unable to hide his smile and rxed posture. "Close your eyes and sleep! I''ll stay here with you!" Turning to face him, Alicia had a warm smile on her face as she held his hand. Their eyes met, and Frederick gave her hand a kiss. "Thank you for being so strong! Promise me, no matter what happens, never leave me!" She''d been bullied so terribly, yet she was still willing to give up her life for him! Frederick was stunned, and at the same extremely grateful that he had her. Alicia giggled. The corners of her mouth lifted. "I was afraid that if I didn''t wake up, I''d forever be wronged!" In the darkness of her consciousness, she seemed to hear his voice. It led her like a light in the dark, making her have the strength to storm past that final obstacle. If she didn''t wake up, what would happen to her parents? Thinking of this, Alicia frowned slightly. "I think I heard you say something about driving my mother out to the streets. I had to crawl back from the jaws of death!" She wasn''t sure if he had said it or not. Alicia thought she was in a daze because of the fever. Seeing that she still knew how to joke, Frederick''s heart ached even more. "I haven''t told your mother yet. Don''t worry, I''ll get someone to bring over some money and necessities to her. Once you''re better, I''ll bring her here to see you. To avoid her from getting suspicious, we''ll help her move once you''ve recoveredpletely." "Okay!" "Why did you block the gunshot for me? You''re so silly! Do you know you almost lost your life? I would rather be the one lying here than to see you hurt like this!" Thinking of the words she had said while kneeling on the ground before he entered the door, and the scene of her thin body blocking in front of him, Frederick''s throat became constricted again. He had never thought that she could do anything for him without any regrets! She could hear the apology and guilt in his tone. When she saw how wrinkled his clothes were and how haggard he looked, Alicia''s heart ached for him. In fact, when she saw him appear at the Clements family''s manor that night, she knew that she would do anything for him. Frederick''s heart was overwhelmed by selfme and guilt. His heart ached for what she had suffered because of him. This feeling was unexinable. It was like being strangled, making him unable to breathe. The next second, unexpected words rang out. "I wasn''t trying to block the gunshot for you..." Frederick was taken aback. If she wasn''t trying to do that, how''d she end up lying here? "I just wanted... to push you away!" One? Alicia didn''t want to see Frederick like this, so she spoke lightly of the matter and purposely made it seem negligible. Everything that she''d done wasn''t so that he''d feel guilty or grateful. She''d only done it because she wanted to! Since it was Willingly done, there was no reason for her to want him to repay or thank her. She didn''t want to see his tightly knitted expression! In an instant, Frederick''s emotions were like a raging storm. He couldn''t help it. This silly woman. Why was she trying tofort him at this time? When encountering danger, a normal person would have run away to save themselves. Who would care about the lives and deaths of others? She was too kind! She was humble and didn''t seek credit. She just gave sincerely and lived life to the max! Once again, Frederick saw the resilience in her eyes. Frederick grabbed her hand and kissed it again. The next second, Alicia spoke slightly disdainfully. "Hubby, you smell bad. You''re not handsome anymore!" He looked haggard, with stubble growing, and his clothes wrinkled. She guessed that he had not had a good rest for a long time! Wrinkling her nose, she muttered, "I''m sleepy! You''d better take a shower and have a rest! When I wake up, I want to see my handsome Prince Charming!" Feeling tired, Alicia could not help but slowly close her eyes... Frederick was stunned. He raised his arm and sniffed himself, "Am I that smelly?" He hadn''t had the time nor patience to bother about anything other than Alicia for the past few days. In the blink of an eye, the sound of steady breathing came from the bed. Frederick got up and walked out of the door. It was time to take a bath and have a change of clothes! When he went out, Frederick made a phone call first. He ordered the chef to prepare food and send it over. He also asked about thepany''s situation. When he walked back to the corridor, he saw Penny at the door with gifts in her hand. However, the bodyguards didn''t let her enter. "I don''t care who you are! No one is allowed to visit!"Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. "Forget it. I won''t go in then. However, can you tell me how she''s doing? I have to give an update to her father-inw!" "She has escaped danger. Madam, you can rest assured!" "What about the baby? How''s her baby?" Penny anxiously asked. The bodyguards looked at each other in confusion. Chapter 344 Chapter 344 At this point, a nurse who came by to administer the medicine walked past. She was surprised at what Penny said. "Are you talking about the injured youngdy in the ICU? She''s not pregnant. It''s just some external injuries. She will soon be discharged from the hospital!" Since the hospital briefed the nurses about the gunshot wounds, the nurse answered the questions about the situation as told. "Not pregnant?" Penny let out a shriek. She was so shocked that she had lost herposure. If Alicia wasn''t pregnant, hadn''t she done something unnecessary? Soon, she realized something and forced a smile, "I probably made a mistake, then. It''s good that everything''s fine! I can breathe easy..." While muttering to herself, she almost broke her nails in her attempt to hide her emotions. Over the past few days, she''d been restless. She couldn''t get any answers, but she didn''t dare to speak out. She really couldn''t eat and sleep well! If she had known that Alicia wasn''t pregnant, she wouldn''t havee at all! Wasn''t she doing something unnecessary and extra? All of a sudden, she realized that what she had done recently was like shooting herself in the foot! She had been unluckytely. Why did Alicia have such reactions when she wasn''t pregnant? She was really lucky to have survived this incident. This misunderstanding had tortured her so much! All her years of patience and hard work were almost ruined by this misunderstanding. Penny was so angry that she was about to explode. She let out a smile, turned around, and walked away inrge strides. As she walked out of the aisle on the other side, Frederick''s eyes darkened. After two days of rest, Alicia was much more energetic than before. She was afraid that her mother would be worried, so when she woke up, the first thing she did was to call her. Without her asking, Flora told her about Martin''s situation. Frederick had already sent someone to help them pack their luggage and also sent them a lot of daily necessities and money. Flora was obviously satisfied. During the phone call, she kept praising him. Alicia was also in a good mood. "Mom, I know, I will be good to him! You''re making me wonder whether or not I''m really your daughter, you know!" She was always praising him! Alicia couldn''t help acting spoiled. However, she felt like the luckiest woman on earth! "Mom, I''ll talk to you another time! I''ll go back to see you after I''m done with my work! Take good care of yourself. Call me if you need anything! When you live close by, I''ll go back to see you every day!" Even after hanging up, Alicia still felt reluctant to put down the phone. Every time she saw her parents, she felt that she was still a child and was particrly rxed. It seemed that in a blink of an eye, her parents had aged! Taking her cell phone, Frederick put it aside. "In a few days, when you recover, I''ll bring Mom here to see you! I''m afraid that she''ll be worried, and I''m also worried that you''ll get too excited! First, take care of yourself! Are you hungry?" "Yes!" Alicia nodded and suddenly said, "I want to eat tarts!" She had been eating tasteless food for the past few days. She felt that her taste buds were blocked. She wanted to eat something sweet!This content belongs to N?/velDra/ma.Org . "Okay, I''ll get someone to buy it for you right now!" Frederick took out his phone and Alicia told him about the exact shop that she wanted the tarts from. Soon, the food delivery arrived. Fearing that she might stretch her injury, the doctor hung her arm up to prevent her from moving around. Frederick opened the bag and put a piece of tart into her hand. She took a bite and suddenly remembered something. "Hubby, did you offend someone? Perhaps at work? Why did someone want your life? I think the gunman that day was a professional killer! Did you call the police? Did they catch the killer? You''d better not go out so much recently. Don''t stay in a ce alone for a long time either!" If that person wasn''t a professional, how could they ensure that they were able to execute everything smoothly? Driving and shooting at the same time? That wasn''t an easy thing to do. And if they didn''t know that there was a banquet that night, how would they have appeared there? Over the past few days, she''d spent every waking moment pondering about this matter. She felt afraid everytime she thought about it. Frederick noticed her fear and anxiety. Q Afraid of scaring her, Frederick said, "I''ve already catted the police! I''m a legitimate businessman, and I won''t push people off the edge. We''ve locked in on a suspect. He has criminal record and a vendetta against rich people. Knowing that he was doomed, he decided to take action. We were just unlucky. Don''t worry, it won''t be a problem!" "You scared me to death! I thought someone wanted you dead. It would have been stressful if you were being targeted! Hubby, I don''t want anything bad to happen to you!" Without him, what would she do in the future? Wouldn''t she be eaten by the Clements? When she thought of it, Alicia couldn''t help but shudder again. She took a bite of the tart and lowered her head with mncholy. He caressed her hair and gently hugged her. "Silly girl! I won''t abandon you, nor will I leave you! In the future, I will protect you well, and will never let you face any hardships on your own! From now on, no matter who bullies you, you can fight back! When you are outnumbered, you canpromise but you must learn to ask for help! If you can''t find me, you can find Chet!" This time, he was really careless! He thought that she could just drop the gift off and that would be it. He thought that his family members would just ridicule her at most. After all, it was a banquet with many outsiders. He thought that they wouldn''t think of doing anything excessive. Unexpectedly, such a serious incident happened! "Okay. By the way, did that video get out? The matter about the hotel happened a long time ago, how did someone dig it out again? And those videos and photos, I swear that wasn''t me! I''ve only been in a rtionship with Jeremy, and there hasn''t been any other man! I''ve never gone you any wrong, whow it was before or now. Hubby, twent to the club to dance part time j just to get money, not to pick Some rich guy. I never showed up early, and I always left right after my shift was over. No matter how provocatively I dressed up, I wouldn''t have done anything like that! I hate vixens, why would I do that to another woman? Moreover, why would I pick some old man? I''m vain and I love to dress up, but that''s just what I like and it''s something that makes me feel good! It''s not because I want to break up someone''s family. Don''t suspect me because of this..." BUT- When she thought of these things, Alicia felt depressed. In the past three years, she had indeed done a lot of part time work which involved dancing in heavy makeup and wearing revealing clothes. However, she needed the money. Even if she would be misunderstood, even if she had the chance to choose now, she would have done the same thing! However, she felt wronged being misunderstood that way! Moreover, she had no way to exin the edited photos! Chapter 345 Chapter 345 Thinking of how Alicia''d said she was afraid of being wronged, Frederick''s heart ached. He touched her beautiful face and kissed her forehead. "Am I that shallow? I never doubted you! I will deal with this matter, you don''t have to worry about it! Even if you are a vixen, I am willing to be entranced by you! I like that my wife is beautiful! You can do anything you want without bothering about what others say, especially that family! I don''t care about what other people say, I only want you to be happy!" Aside from the fact that they had been like Siamese twinstely, how could a woman who was willing to give up her life for him do such a thing behind his back? Wherever a woman''s love was, her heart and her body would be there. He absolutely believed that! In this regard, there was still a distinct difference between a man and a woman! She put her head against his chest. Although her body was still sore and aching, her heart was filled with joy. He was the only person she cared about! As long as he firmly believed in her, she was not afraid. She believed that there would be a day when the truth would prevail. They''d just had a bit of water when Chet arrived. These few days, Frederick had been glued to the hospital, and Chet woulde to the hospital to get Frederick''s opinion on more critical matters. Fearing that she would interrupt their conversation, Alicia rubbed her eyes and said, ''Tm feeling sleepy after eating. I''ll nap for a while. You should do your work!" Frederick knew that she was sensible. Thinking about the doctor''s advice that sleep would help her recover, Frederick didn''t say anything more and helped her lie down. After she had fallen asleep, he motioned for Chet to go to the next room. As soon as the door of the room was closed, Frederick asked, "Any updates?" "I''ve emailed you everything that I could get, including the surveince footage from the banquet that night, as well as anything and everything that happened before and after then." Chet had watched the videos of the Clements family members interrogating her and felt a chill in his heart. If he hadn''t seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn''t have believed it. From beginning to end, he only felt that Alicia was aplete outsider. No one cared about her at all! A group of people bullied a weak woman, and they didn''t feel ashamed at all! However, he didn''t dare to mention these thoughts. He was afraid that Frederick would erupt at this moment. Then, Chet gave him a brief report about the situation and the results of the investigation in the past few days. "At the banquet, a video that Hallie had recorded for Mrs. Clements was being yed, but it suddenly morphed into that scandalous video. ording to the operator, they had verified it before ying it, but for some reason, during the banquet, the second half was different! I asked someone to check on it. The file was overwritten and changed before it was broadcasted. As for whether it was a hacker or someone at the banquet that day who had done it, we have no news regarding that yet!" "I''ve asked some professionals to analyze the video. Other than those from the hotel, everything else was Photoshopped. However, the work was extremely professional! A lot of effort was put into this. Most of the women in the video had good figures. Their faces were edited with the pictures from the hotel. Since the video was short, and the footage was all shot from a distance, with some makeup, all of the women looked like Alicia!" Frederick had also thought of this. As he logged into his mailbox, he asked, "Who would hate Alicia so much as to frame her so viciously?" The person must have been someone with some capabilities, being able to produce these evidences and even getting into the Clements family house. That person must have also known Alicia well! What was the purpose of doing so? "Although we don''t have any definite evidence, I think Lindsay is the most suspicious!" Frederick lifted his head when he heard this, "Lindsay Crouch?" "First of all, she knew about what happened at the hotel that day and had ess to the video. The person involved must know Miss nchard well and have the financial capabilities to do so. I think she''s our prime suspect! However, it was out of my expectation that she could get in the banquet and do that! As for the shooting incident, I''m not sure whether it has anything to do with her. The car disappeared at the underground intersection. It must have been pre-nned. Even at night, that ce had heavy traffic. We have no definite news at the moment." His analysis was reasonable. Indeed, the fact that Alicia was able to sleep with him probably had something to do with Lindsay. Excluding the shooting, she probably had something to do with the banquet incident. Frederick wanted to say something, but his eyes happened to sweep over the surveince video that was ying on theputer. It turned out to be a woman pping Alicia. In an instant, his expression became thunderous. "Who is this woman?" Chet looked over his shoulder to have a look. "She''s the wife of Mr. Nathan of Jade Tech Group. She''s feisty! She''s the wife of the man in the videos. Look here, the man that slipped out the door was her husband. I have checked on Mr. Nathan, and he really does have a mistress! think Mrs. Nathan was being used. When she saw the video, she thought Miss nchard was the mistress, so she got mad and..." With a dark look in his eyes, Frederick started processing the information at hand. He fast forwarded the video and saw the scene at the hall. He saw how Hallie pushed Alicia and then kicked her. He elenched his fists so tightly that it made a cracking sound, "What about the rest? Why isn''t there any more?" "I guess when they saw you were back, they felt guilty and though of the surveince, so they deleted it. I only managed to recover this part of the surveince. Miss nchard barely made it out alive!"Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. Frederick fixed his eyes on thatst scene. He noticed that Hallie was aiming at Alicia''s stomach. He thought of what had happened when Penny had stopped by. Pregnant? Running the risk of falling out with and offending him, they caused such a scene. Could it be that they misunderstood that Alicia was pregnant, which was why they were so ruthless? They were probably worried that their inheritance would be even more diminished if Alicia was pregnant! If he hadn''te back that day, he couldn''t imagine what they would have done to Alicia! It was obvious that they were trying to take advantage of the issue! He didn''t et care about the Clements family property, so they thought he didn''t care either way? It was fortunate that he hadn''t thought of having a child this early on. Otherwise, Alicia would''ve been seriously injured, or even driven mad by these people! Son of a b*tch! These disgusting people! He thought that as long as he minded his own business, their paths wouldn''t cross. Unexpectedly, they were so greedy and vicious! Fury surged in his heart. Frederick could not help but close his eyes and take a deep breath. Sensing the obvious change in his mood, Chet called out softly, "Frederick?" Frederick opened his eyes. He told Chet, "I''ll give them a taste of their own medicine! Go find out everything rted to Lindsay and Penny''s family! Be as detailed as possible!" Once he decided to take action, he would definitely go all out! As his gaze fell back on theputer screen, Frederick ordered coldly, "Before that, do something else for me first!" Chapter 346 Chapter 346 Because of this incident, Hallie was proud of herself, yet at the same time worried. Originally, she thought that even God was on her side. With that gunshot, she would''ve died and everything would have been over and done with. Who would''ve known that she would make it through? Unconsciously, she started feeling a little scared. Although she wasn''t close to her family members, her grandma and parents were still around, so she hid at home for a few days. When she noticed that nothing had happened, she couldn''t resist going out to party again. She was like a bird flying in the sky. That night, she invited a few of her close friends and went to East Bannpool. All the women gathered in the private room were socialites from famous families. However, once the doors were closed, they would throw their designer bags worth hundreds of thousands all over the ce. They drank, danced, jumped around and partied wildly. They looked far from the prim and properdies they pretended to be. A woman with heavy makeup and tattoos on her wrist poured the red wine while smoking a cigarette. "Halley, didn''t you invite us out to have fun? There aren''t any outsiders here, why are you still putting on a show? Get some men in here! It''s boring without them!" Another woman with blonde hair grabbed a silver box and pulled out a cigarette. She then passed it to Hallie. "Exactly! What''s the point ofing out, if not to let loose? Come on, it''s not even our first time here! East Bannpool''s great at keeping things private." Hallie had been extremely bored at home, but she was more restrained than the others and still took care to maintain her image as she drank and partied. She too took out a cigarette from the silver box and her gaze slid sideways. She looked like the leader of the pack. "Any rmendations?" Obviously, she was talking to the waitress in the room who was in charge of pouring wine, cleaning up garbage and running errands. The waitress lowered her head respectfully. "We have some new men here. There''s a guy named William. He looks like the celebrity Brian Haskell. He''s 1.8 meters tall, is good looking and has a great body. He''s also very tasteful. He''s very easygoing and is fun to be with. He can sing and dance. It''s always a full house when he performs! He''s very popr! However, he''s expensive to hire and hees to work ording to his mood. He''s also kind of picky. I''m not sure if he''s here today." Hallie raised her eyebrows and said disdainfully, "Oh, there''s such a proud male escort? I really want to see him!" To put it bluntly, he was here to sell himself. Did he really think he was all that? The other women present were contemptuous too. They started sneering and jeering. "Well, how expensive can he be? Is there anything that Miss Clements can''t afford? Find out if he''s here. We want him!" The woman who spoke out had heavy makeup and an enchanting figure. She was the eldest daughter of the Stewart family, Vallerie Stewart. Her family was in the jewelry business and had millions to their name. "Ask Allen toe over too. I like him!"N?vel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner. The woman that spoke out this time was dark and slightly stout. Although her facial features were exquisite, she was taller than the rest. Coupled with the fact that she wasn''t thin, she was at a disadvantage when surrounded by the other women. As soon as she spoke, the other women rolled their eyes at her and said, "What''s wrong with your taste? Why do you fancy a weak-looking man like him?" "Aren''t you tired of him? It''s the same guy everytime!" Raising her hand, she threw the cigarette box at the other women. "I''m loyal! I''m not like all of you. You all will choose different men all the time!" "What? We don''t want to end up having a guy pestering us!" As thedies continued to drink and party, the waitress had already stepped of the room. Soon, a manager came in, with two men in tow. "Beautifuldies, William and Allen are here! Enjoy yourselves. The fruit tter is on the house. Bon appetit!" Usually, if escorts were sent to the private rooms, the waiter and waitresses would not stay inside the rooms. Therefore, that waitress left the room with the manager and stood at attention outside. The two men who came in werepletely different types, just like what the waitress had described. William was a tall and handsome man with brown hair. He had piercings on one of his ears. He looked like a celebrity. He had deep facial features and wore a white casual shirt with ck trousers. He dressed up in a matured and fashionable style. His cor was wide open and he was buff. It looked like he worked out regrly. He had a cool-looking face, which was indeed eye-catching. Allen was obviously different. He was about the same height, but he had thin arms and legs. He looked thinner than most women. His skin tone was fair and his teeth were pearly white. Although he was also dressed in a white shirt and ck trousers, his clothes were tightly fitted. His fingers were stender, and he had a pearl bracelet on his wrist. While the women were looking at them, the two men looked back at them. Allen raised his hand and greeted them, "Hi, beautifuldies. Good evening!" He broke the silence, and the women began to p and make way for him. One of them waved at him, "Allen! Right here!" On the other side, Vallerie stood up and nced at William. However, she pointed at the seat next to Hallie. "Why are you standing there like a fool? Hurry up and let Miss Clements take a good look at you. If not, how are we going to reward you?" Vallerie took out a stack of money from her purse, shook it in her hand, and stepped forward. William smiled happily, at odds with his cool appearance. "Ladies, what would you like to y?" As soon as he reached out his hand, Vallerie withdrew her hand, "Do you think it''s that easy?" After pulling a few bills out from the stack, Vallerie put them into his shirt through the cor. At the same time, she touched his body. "Your body isn''t too shabby. I like it!" After pushing him down onto the seat, she continued speaking. "Halley, he''s pretty great! Let''s y some games. Whoever loses will have to down three shots first. If we lose, you can pick anything from here. If you lose, you''ll have to strip!" As she spoke, Vallerie took off her earrings and bracelets and put them on the table, along with the stack of cash. She was so generous! "Come on! Come on!" The other women did not object. Although Hallie wasparatively elegant, when she looked at William, she actually felt a little bit moved. Especially when she looked at his trousers, the bulging part made her particrly curious. How could she fall behind others in this asion? She quickly put a stack of money on the table. "Wow! Halley, you''re the best! We can''tpare!" "That''s right! Who can go up against Miss Clements in terms of money? Boys, do well. If Miss Clements'' satisfied, you''ll be handsomely rewarded!" Listening to their ttery, Hallie felt like she was on cloud nine. She felt even more haughty when she saw how unrefined the other women were behaving. Since the women were being so open, the men acted the same. They opened a few buttons on their shirts and let the women touch them freely. If the women wanted sex, they probably wouldn''t have objected either! After a few rounds of drinking, all the men had on was their underwear. The atmosphere in the room was getting lively. Hallie had had some drinks as well, and waspletely syed out over William''s body. Her hands roamed over his body. The other women were touching and kissing the men crazily. They even took turns to sit on the men''sp. Inside the room, the music was deafening. It was filled with smoke and the smell of alcohol. Slowly, the door was opened slightly and a little box was ced at the door. A scented smoke slowly filled the room. Chapter 347 Chapter 347 The next time Hallie opened her eyes, it was because she''d been sshed awake by a bucket of cold water. She shrieked. Before she could react, someone had grabbed her hair. "How dare you sleep with my man? B*tch, you should''ve found out who you were messing with!" A woman with a fit figure raised her hand and pped Hallie across the face!Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. She shot a nce at the men in ck suits next to her. Four of them picked up the naked man next to Hallie and started beating him up. "Lacy, spare me! Spare me! It wasn''t me. She was the one who forced me. I wasn''t willing to. She was the one who seduced me! I told her that I''m yours, but she insisted and forced me... Curling up into a ball, William crawled to Lacy''s side and grabbed her legs. He looked weak as he pushed all the responsibilities to Hallie. Hallie was a little stunned after being pped. She cried out in pain, "Who are you? How dare you hit me? Do you know that I''m the daughter of the Clements family? I will..." Before she could finish her words, Lacy looked at the men beside her and one of them kicked Hallie in the face. Instantly, she felt dizzy and spat out blood. She moaned. "Don''t hit me, I''ll give you all my money!" After kicking the man away, Lacy snorted coldly. "I don''t care who you are! I hate women who touch my men, especially those that think they can do anything because they''re young. Someone teach this little b*tch a lesson. She doesn''t deserve to have such a pretty little face when she''s so shameless." Turning around, Lacy nced at William coldly. "You''re spending my money on another woman? You are quite the professional! Did you forget who brought you up? How dare you be so greedy? Without me, you would have been dead a few times! Shame on you! Strip this b*tch! Since you want to be with her, I''ll grant you your wish!" "Take a few more pictures so that everyone can see what kind of ady she is!" As soon as Lacy gave the order, her bodyguard kicked William in the groin and he screamed in agony. At the same time, a second bodyguard ripped Hallie''s clothes off and a third bodyguard threw countless punches at her face. When they were done, the two of them were thrown onto the couch mercilessly, and the camera shed. After that, they went back to Lacy''s side. "Lacy!" "If you want toe out to y, you have to abide by the rules. This time, I''ll let you two go. If you fall into my hands again, I''ll rip your skin off!" After that aggressive statement, Lacy turned around and walked towards the door. At this time, there was a crowd of spectators gathered at the door, and the manager was hiding in the corner. Nobody dared to step up front. Lacy roared, "What are you guys looking at?" With that, everybody dispersed. Lacy strode off with her bodyguards in tow. It was another beautiful day. The sun was shining brightly. In the hospital ward, after a few days of rest, Alicia was in much better shape. However, she was so bored that she was getting restless. The moment she woke up, she started scrolling through her iPad. When Frederick walked in with her breakfast, he shot her a cold, dissatisfied nce when he saw that she wasn''t resting. Almost at the same time, she quickly kept the iPad under her pillow and looked at him obediently. Frederick was worried that her wound would open up again, so he did not allow her to move around other than when she was brushing her teeth or using the toilet. He didn''t let her out of the bed as he was worried that she would scratch her wound. He grabbed a wet towel and wiped her hands before passing her a sandwich. "Here you go, it''s your favorite vegetable sandwich!" Turning around, he got her a bowl of oatmeal and a cup of hot milk. "Hubby, I want to eat meat..." She had to eat vegetables every day. Moreover, she could not eat her favorite seafood. She felt pitiful. But since she wasn''t allowed to get out of bed, she had gained weight. She didn''t even dare to look at herself! The first thing she would do after being discharged from the hospital was to lose weight! However, at this moment, she was craving meat so much that she was almost drooling at the thought! Frederick picked up the bowl of oatmeal and blew on it to cool it down. Then, he fed her. Alicia pressed her lips together and put on a pitiful look. He was ignoring her again! She wanted meat, not oatmeal. She couldn''t taste anything at all! Seeing that she was so aggrieved that she was about to cry, Frederick put down the oatmeal and rubbed her beautiful hair. "You''re being reckless again! Eat up, or your stomach will feel ufortable! The doctor suggested this light diet. Endure for a few more days, then we will have good food after, okay?" Two days ago, he''d given in and got el her some meat. He didn''t know whether she''d stuffed herself, or whether she''d gotten indigestion because she couldn''t move around In the middle of the night, her stomach had hurt so badly that she''d broken out in cold sweat. She''d only felt better after taking some medicine and having him hold her through the night. Alicia pursed her lips even tighter. She was unhappy and made a fuss. Being in the hospital was already a chore, and he didn''t even allow her to eat proper food. Though she tried her best to control her emotions, she stiff felt upset. Seeing this, Frederick''s heart ached again. He grabbed a meatball from the side and gave it to her, "You can only have one. If you feel sick, remember to tell me!" Seeing the grease exuding from the meatball, Alicia''s eyes lit up. She finished it in one big bite. It was juicy and fragrant. In the past, she would have avoided it. However, she was enjoying it now. Seeing this, Frederick could only sigh helplessly. He handed her the milk and said, "Slow down, be careful not to choke." "Hubby, I''m fine now. Let''s leave the hospital and go home! It''s expensive staying here!" In fact, besides getting the IV drips, she couldn''t do anything else. Moreover, he had to stay here with her, not being able to get anything done. "Don''t worry, let''s wait for your wound to heal!" Nothing was more important than her life! ying with her hair, his eyes were filled with love. He would only let her leave when she was alive and el kicking. The more rest she got, the better she could recover. After all, it was safer in the hospital than back at home. Alicia wanted to say something, but suddenly, a familiar ringtone rang. Frederick picked up the phone, nced at it, and rejected the call. Alicia was surprised as he rarely rejected calls. "That''s early. Who was that?" Could it be another woman? This thought shed through her mind, but she felt it was impossible. He''d been practically glued to her side these past few days. "It''s not important! Here, have some more." The moment Frederick opened up the lunch box he''d brought, his phone rang again. This time, Alicia caught sight of the caller ID. It was Frederick''s father. It was his father calling? Why didn''t he want to answer the phone? Chapter 348 Chapter 348 Seeing that his father was calling so early in the morning repeatedly, Frederick could guess what the call was about. He slowly declined it and prepared the food. He gave Alicia a spoon. This time, Alicia did not take it. She just lowered her head with the sandwich in her mouth. "What''s wrong?" Shaking her head, Alicia pursed her lips. In the end, she could not help but ask in a small voice, "Dad... Did he ask you to divorce me?" That must be the reason why he didn''t want to answer the phone in front of her. When she thought about what had happened that day, the injury on her face was obvious! It was understandable that Mr. Clements loved his son very much. He would definitely protect Frederick. Although she understood this, she still felt wronged! Frederick had watched the surveince video from that day, but he could only see the movements and expressions on the faces as there was no audio. Although he did hear part of the conversation before entering the door, he didn''t expect this! He raised his hand and pinched her cheek dotingly, "Did you forget about the Clements family motto? What''s the first one?" Never divorce! This rule did exist in the family. The Clements family had always believed that a harmonious family could bring prosperity. Therefore, since he was a child, he was taught family values and responsibility. They had to value marriage greatly. However, rules could be bent. There was no need to be that rigid. Looking up, a trace of surprise shed through Alicia''s eyes. Mr. Clements had told her to leave him. Didn''t that mean to get a divorce? What was the point of not divorcing? Frederick smiled. It wasn''t easy to fool her. "Silly girl! The person you married is me, and the person you will live your whole life with is me! Except for me, no one else has the right to decide my life! You don''t need to take anyone''s words to heart, except for mine!" If he divorced her, how could he find another woman like her? He grabbed her hand and rubbed the back of it. Then he handed the spoon to her. "Eat more! I like the Ally that''s chubby and vivacious!" After taking a bite of the sandwich, Alicia blinked her eyes and said, "That''s a pig and a fish!" How dare he describe her like that! Frederick couldn''t helpughing. He was amused by her. Whenever he was with her, heughed more than all the times he''dughed in his whole life! It was true that an interesting woman would make life much more wonderful! At this moment, Frederick felt like every day was full of sunshine. Just then, his phone rang again. Worried that Alicia would overthink matter, Frederick didn''t reject the call. However, when he spoke, his tone was indifferent. "It''s me..." Ignoring his attitude, Mr. Clements'' anxious and angry voice roared through the phone. "Frederick, Hallie was beaten up in East Bannpool yesterday. Her face has been badly injured and she even needs stitches. She''s also lost two teeth!" Frederick smiled coldly and said in a cold voice, "Why are you telling me this? I''m not interested to know!" It was good enough that he didn''t kill her! "s, Frederick! No matter what, she is your sister. The person who beat her up was one of the leaders of Dragons Gang. I don''t know how she got involved with people like this. It''s impossible to negotiate with them, and even if we were to file a police report, someone else would take the me Hallie''s not even married yet, but there are photos of her all over the Inte. She was photographed in the club, and a few of them...she waspletely naked! I''ve already gotten someone to delete the photos, and I asked Trevor for help. However, there''s only so much I can do. The Inte is abuzz with this, and I heard Dragons Gang is even distributing magazines with all these photos. How do you expect Halley to step out of the house in the future? She''spletely ruined!" Mr. Clements was angry, anxious, and worried. He pleaded, "Frederick, I know you have a lot of connections. Perhaps you can find Willy and ask him for help? We are a family after all! A scandal ke this is bad for the family!''m begging you, please of something. Help Halley! It''s best if we could get in touch with people from Dragons Gang! It''s fine if we need to spend some money. I just want things to stop spreading! She''s still young..." Frederick smiled coldly, but narrowed his eyes. How dare he speak about family at this time? When he wasn''t around, why didn''t Mr. Clements think about Alicia being part of the family? "Okay, I know! I''ll try my best! If there''s nothing else, I''m hanging up!" He hung up and threw the phone aside. He picked up the spoon, and began to eat breakfast with Alicia. The two of them were very close to each other and Mr. Clements voice had been quite loud. Alicia could hear part of the conversation. "Did something happen to Hallie?" Seeing that Mr. Clements had made three consecutive calls, it was probably quite urgent! However, it was obvious that Frederick didn''t want to help! "Well, she deserved it. I think she had some conflict with people in the nightclub!" He put some food into her te. Frederick purposely tried to diminish the matter and said, "Don''t bother about her. Here, have some more food. I''ll get the doctor toe and check on youter." "Okay! Hubby, you eat too!" Thinking of the nightclub, there were all sorts of people there. It was normal to have some arguments and conflict there. Alicia didn''t think much about it. Although the breakfast in the hospital was simple, they still enjoyed it very much. After having breakfast, Frederick apanied her out for a walk. Since he was afraid of her moving around, he brought along the bodyguards. He grabbed her arm and didn''t let go at all in fear that she''d get so excited she''d forget about her injury. As expected, she swung her free arm in all directions throughout their walk. "Does your wound still hurt?" Alicia shook her head. "No, it doesn''t! It''s just a little taut and itchy, like my skin is being pulled tight. Hubby, look at me. I can walk and move around just fine. The wound is on my back, and you can''t even see it when I have my clothes on! I''m fine!" Frederick red at her and his face darkened. "Don''t be too greedy! What if something goes wrong again?" Knowing that there was no room for negotiation, Alicia knew when to stop. She reached out and hugged him. "It''s my fault. My dear husband, don''t be angry. I''ll stay in the hospital obediently..." In any rtionship, no matter how intimate both parties were, there was still bound to be arguments. It was obvious that at critical moments, both parties would have topromise and tolerate each other. Almost at the same time, Frederick rxed his tightly knitted brows. "Let''s walk one more round and head back!" Seeing that he was in a better mood, Alicia nodded in agreement. After returning to the ward, she knew that Chet would usuallye over at nine o''clock. Alicia obediently got on the bed and started ying with her phone. As she casually scrotted through her phone, a few messages popped up. She sat up straight, her eyes open wide. "Scandal: Rich Young Lady, Wild And Filthy!" "Socialite Or Escort? Shocking News!" "Socialites: Behind the Scenes!"Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. Alicia was in disbelief, looking at the pictures. Wasn''t this Hallie and Danica? Chapter 349 Chapter 349 The attached picture was quite interesting. Hallie''s head was erged. She had a small, naked cartoon body and was stepping on Danica, who had the same erged head and cartoon body. As for Danica, she was squatting on the ground but had a big smile on her face! The other pictures were indecent. Although their bodies were censored, it was obvious that the man and woman were naked. Their postures were somewhat unsightly. What was going on? After ncing through it, Alicia was shocked that her eyeballs almost fell out. "Fighting over a male escort?" No way! Hallie was, after all, a youngdy from a wealthy family! She could easily get any man. Why would she do such a thing? In Alicia''s mind, Hallie was unreasonable, but she was prideful. She didn''t expect Hallie to act like this behind the scenes! After flipping through a few sets of photos, there were different indecent photos of her hugging, kissing other men, sticking out her tongue as well as photos of her smoking and drinking. It looked like she was partying hard! She looked more like an escort than the daughter of a rich family! She finally understood why Mr. Clements had made so many phone calls this morning. Who would dare to marry her now?Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. Swiping to the next page, Alicia''s eyes widened even more. Danica was involved in giarism and was even being sued? She almost fainted! She had only been in the hospital for a few days. Why did she feel as if she waspletely out of touch with society? Danica''s news was also all over the headlines, but not as badly as Hallie''s. So that was what the cartoon meant! Hallie''s news had covered Danica''s, which had indirectly helped her out. No wonder she was still smiling even though Hallie was stepping on her. However, once Hallie''s scandal broke out, manyizens brought up Danica''s rtionship and past with the Clements family. Thements consisted of jeering and ridicule, as well as those who were digging up even more dirt. She''d only just flipped a page, and there were already more than 50 newments. Alicia had the feeling that this matter wouldn''t be resolved so easily. Someone must''ve been boosting the news! Otherwise, although this news was immoral and bad for the public, in the end, it would not harm other people''s interests. How could there be tens of thousands ofments? There were all kinds of argument and usations in thements! This was obviously adding fuel to the fire! It seemed that Hallie had offended someone powerful. No matter how powerful she was, she couldn''t shut the whole world up. Alicia couldn''t do anything at the moment. She had to focus on saving herself for now! She moved her arm and could feel swelling and numbness of the wound. She put her phone away and remembered something. She applied some medicine on her calves to help with the healing and thenid down. At the same time, Frederick was listening to Chet''s update in the next room. "We got the piece ofnd in Bayton City at the price of 45 million dors! The seller must be crying right now! I promised to give him an extra million if he can move out within three days! Tomorrow, the construction team will start work and it''ll be fully functional within ten days!" "Good!" As Frederick signed the document, he nodded. "Good job!" From his expression, Chet could guess that the rarepliment was not for how he''d dealt with the issue in Bayton City. When he was about to say something, Frederick''s phone suddenly lit up. He handed the document to Chet, then answered the call. It was from Trevor. "How''d something like this happen in East Bannpool, and why''d the Dragons Gang get involved? We''ve always minded our own business. Don''t tell me you had something to do with it!" "What do you think?" Frederick didn''t deny nor admit it! On the other end of the line, Trevor paused and sat up straight. "Though I''m unable to appreciate their method of doing things, don''t you think it''ll reflect badly on you as well?" They shared the same surname, after all! Frederick chuckled, but ayer of frost settled in his gaze. "You''ll have to thank them for increasing my pain threshold. The worst has already passed!" Now, he didn''t even know what pain was! Hearing his words, Trevor understood and could only sigh helplessly, "Sure enough, it''s best not to provoke you!" "Same goes to you!" Then, he hung up the call. Chet said, "Lacy from Dragons Gang really lives up to her reputation. I heard that Hallie''s face was so swollen that she probably can''t go out for a few months. This morning, she went straight to consult a stic surgeon!" "If I don''t teach her a lesson, she will think that she''s invincible! What''s the progress on the things I asked you to investigate?" After opening his briefcase, Chet took out a paper bag. "Here are some updates. Lindsay price. definitely had something to do with the video at the banquet. The pictures from the hotel was from some reporters who received false information and went to the hotel. Lindsay bought them at a Most of the pictures were frontal shots! As for the Crouch family, we''ve dug up a lot of shocking information. All I can say is that she''s pitiful and hateful at the same time! Everything is inside this paper bag." Chet recalled something and continued exining. "By the way, didn''t we get someone to teach Hallie a lessonst time and swindle some stocks and money from her? Obviously, she didn''t take it seriously! I found out that most of her money and stocks were in her mother''s hands and she has made some investments. She gets a lot of dividends every month. In addition, Mr. Clements gives her about 1 million dors every month. §Ö Besides, many rich men were pursuing her, so they would give her gifts and jewelry. Even she wouldn''t know how much money she has! There''s something fishy, though. There''s this financepany that Penny invested in, her manager would take about 1 million dors ofmission from her ount every month, even in losing months. In fact, his monthly sry and bonus only total up to about 50 thousand dors! How could a manager who earns a million dor inmission work day and night for 50 thousand dors? The job was frustrating and he''s still paying his car and housing loan. I felt that something doesn''t add up! Upon investigation, this manager named Carlos Lawson only has less than 100 thousand dors in his bank ount. Where did the money go?" After pondering for a while, Frederick spoke absentmindedly. "It''s either he has some dirt on her, or he''s helping her to get rid of evidence. There''s definitely something fishy going on there. million dor sry is almost el comparable to you, Mr. Reynolet Go and find out more about the money trail, and be careful not to rock the boat!" Frederick gently rubbed his fingertips. His intuition was telling him that Penny was not that simple! "Yes!" Frederick''s gaze fell on something and he said, "Four times? She underwent surgery to rece her hymen four times?" Chapter 350 Chapter 350 In other words, Hallie had been with at least four other men aside from Jeremy? "That''s right! If it weren''t for these documents, I wouldn''t have believed that she''s done it four times. For two of them, it was done only three months apart! After being cheated, she used her body as a tool to get revenge from different men!" ncing at the documents again, Frederick couldn''t help but be surprised. "She''s pitiful and hateful at the same time. Most importantly, she''s vicious! However, she doesn''t have any grudges with Alicia. Why is she trying so hard to frame her?" "I think it''s because of Jeremy! Of the countless men she''s dated, perhaps she really loved Jeremy. He was the only man she didn''t cheat on! No, to be precise, she didn''t take his money, but she forced him to break up with Miss nchard..." What a pitiful couple! Frederick shot him a cold look, and Chet quickly changed the topic. "Uh, what should we do next? Should we give Graham a tip? Speaking of which, he is also a scumbag!" "It''s karma! The richer she gets, the more harm she brings!" He would not allow such a dangerous person to harm Alicia''s reputation and safety. Frederick lowered his gaze and said, "It''s time to deal with the Crouch family. Also, get in touch with any two out of these four men..." Frederick raised his hand, motioned for Chet toe closer, and whispered a few words in his ear. "Alright! I''ll do it right away. I''ll send a doctor to the Crouch family as soon as possible!" At this time, in another ward at the other end of the hospital, things were a mess. While screaming and crying, Hallie was throwing things around. "Go away! Go away! I don''t want to! Don''t touch me! Get out, get out!" "Halley, don''t be like this! It''s me, your mother!" "I don''t want to see anyone. I won''t see anyone! Leave. Get out!" Several nurses held her down. They had no choice but to give her sedatives to calm her down. Looking at her lying on the hospital bed, Penny wiped her tears. "Doctor, my daughter is fine, isn''t she? How is she?" "She has injuries all over her body, but luckily, they are all external. However, the damage on her face is quite serious, especially the ones near her eyes. She has to get it operated as soon as possible, but there will definitely be scarring. As for the other wounds, we have already treated them, but only to sterilize them and stop the bleeding. If the wounds don''t be inmed, she''ll be fine. As for her face, it''s best to consult a stic surgeon. Also, it''s important to talk to her. She has to cooperate with the treatment. Otherwise, if it gets dyed, there''s nothing we can do!" Looking at her face which was wrapped in gauze, Penny felt distressed. Penny thought of something and pulled the doctor to a corner. "Doctor, is her body... is she hurt in other aspects? I mean, will it affect her getting pregnant in the future?" Penny was furious and full of hatred when she saw the photos of Hallie being spread around. She wasn''t so naive that she thought nothing had happened, but she wanted to minimise the damage. Knowing what she meant, the doctor replied bluntly. "She didn''t suffer that kind of damage! At present, it shouldn''t have much impact, but the physical injuries are quite serious. She has slight bone fractures in some ces. There was a a patient whose uterus was affected after being beaten up badly. I can''t be sure if there will be any problems in the future. However, the patient is still young and she will recover well! If she doesn''t feel well, it''s best to bring her back for a checkup as soon as possible so that we can treat her. There''s not much need to worry too much." This content belongs to N?/velDra/ma.Org . What did he mean? Did she not have sex with anyone? Then why had things blown up like this? And why had she been beaten up so badly? In that instant, Penny gritted her teeth and said, "Sorry to trouble you. Thank you, doctor!" As they stepped out of the ward, Penny pulled on Mr. Clements sleeve and started ranting. "Hubby, what''s going on? The doctor said that Halley didn''t do anything out of line. She was wronged! I was wondering how she got caught upan something like this. We''ve spent a lot of money on teaching and coaching her since she was a child. I have to admit that she''s a little spoiled, but she wouldn''t do something so preposterous!" "Who on earth wanted to frame her so badly? Why did she get beaten up so badly? Was it all for nothing? Her face is ruined, as well as her reputation... Hubby, you must investigate this matter! Otherwise, our family will be theughingstock of the city!" "No matter who is behind this, we''ll make them pay back a thousand folds. Let them have a taste of their own medicine by defacing them and letting them see what it feels like to be beaten up!" All this while, Penny had been the target of others'' ttery and smooching. She was used to being high and mighty. Now, she was so angry that she was going to explode. She wanted the mastermind to pay! Because of this matter, the Clements family had been thoroughly humiliated. Even a few of the contracts that had been in discussion had been affected, and Mr. Clements had been feeling frustrated. Penny''s constant crying andining were making him even more irritated. "That''s enough! You''re still asking for an exnation? Do you know who she provoked this time? It''s the second inmand of the Dragons Gang! If she behaved herself, would she have gone to East Bannpool? Would those photos be exposed? She''s disgraced the family!" "What do you mean? Are we going to just let this matter go? We''re going to suffer in silence?" Looking up, Penny raised her voice. "What do you n to do? Go to East Bannpool and ask around. Everyone knows that that male escort is with e Lacy! Who would dare to touch him? She''s the one who asked for it. Does she think that just because she''s rich and from the Clements family, she could do whatever she wanted? Even if we''re rich, there are people who don''t care! Dragons Gang is a vicious gang. They kill people without blinking their eyes! Business people fear them, but she still went ahead and provoked them. Wasn''t she courting death? She messed with them and was caught red-handed. Even William, that male escort, was beaten to a pulp." Trembling with anger, Mr. Clements had a splitting headache. "Forget about it. Let''s just focus on her recovery and sweeping the news under the rug as quickly as possible. Everything else doesn''t matter! Or do you want whatever happened with Frederick to happen all over again? Things are in an uproartely. Make sure that Hallie is taken care of, I''m going to make a call!" Penny didn''t expect to get a scolding. The moment Mr. Clements stepped out, Penny left the hospital, boiling with anger. She hailed a taxi and headed to a greenhouse workshop near the suburbs. "Wee!" Walking forward enthusiastically, the store assistant greeted her familiarly, "Mrs. Clements, you are here. Long time no see! What would you like this time?" Chapter 351 Chapter 351 After ncing around, Penny casually said, "Get me something simple that''s suitable for patients and hospital wards. I don''t want to stand out!" While they were talking, a middle-aged man wearing a work apron came out. "Mrs. Clements, you''re a special guest! I haven''t seen you for a long time! I have some rare orchids. There''s a nice one at the back. Would you like to have a look?" "That''s a good idea!" Penny followed the middle-aged man to the back of the florist store. The man spoke to the store assistant as they walked. "Moonie, she''s an old customer, pack them up carefully! I will take her to the back. Do not disturb us!" "Yes, Mr. Liam!" Later, the two of them walked to the back of the store in a polite manner. Once they were a distance away, the man, Steve Liam, grabbed Penny''s hand. "Why''d youe here at this time? Did you miss me?" Seeing his lecherous actions, Penny''s face instantly turned gloomy, "Steve, can''t you think of something else? Haven''t you heard about the bad things that have happened? I''m in a bad mood, don''t you dare irritate me!" Penny was frustrated and directed all her anger at Steve. Behind her, he pouted, but then smiled at her. "What happened?" At that, she told him about the recent events. "How unlucky! If I had known that that woman wasn''t pregnant and that there would be a shooting after that, I shouldn''t have wasted my time! Now, I''ve offended Frederick. I panicked and acted recklessly at the banquet. So many unfortunate events happened one after another. Nothing''s going my way! Old man Clements actually told me that he''s tired, and that he wanted to give up most of his power at thepany to Frederick once he has grandchildren! On the other hand, he''s only going to give Mason the title of the vice president. He can''tpare with his brother! If Frederick were to have a child now, I won''t be able to get a single cent from them! And now Halley has been beaten up out of the blue...and she''s disfigured! I''m so frustrated!" As she ranted, Penny didn''t dare voice her suspicions that everything that had happened recently was too coincidental. Whatever happened to Halley didn''t have anything to do with Frederick, did it? On second thought, he was busy in the hospital every day. He was absent from most of the meetings at work! He did not have the energy to do these things! Penny was also suffering from a terrible headache as she hit her head! On the other side, Steve poured her a ss of water, and a trace of malice shed in his eyes.. He muttered, "That''s why I suggested to just get rid of him. It''s the most straightforward and easiest way!" "Can''t you use your brain? If I can kill him that easily, do I have to be so worried? If anything happens to Frederick, the first person to fall would be Mrs. Candice! Putting aside his father, that cousin of his won''t give up if he doesn''t get to the bottom of the matter! He controls half of the entertainment industry. There''s nothing he can''t uncover! Don''t tell me you have a way to deal with all the members of Clements family at once? Before you can finish them off, we''ll be dead! His uncle is also a menace. Do you think that the men of the Clements family could be so sessful if they were that useless? All of them are capable. And that assistant of his, Chet. I heard he was a soldier and is extremely close to Frederick. He would definitely seek revenge for him. Don''t even mention anything about leaving the country. Money makes the world go round, and we''d be crushed to pieces if they would just spend a little bit of money!" She knew her own worth and capabilities. She just wanted to live a good life and get as much as she could for her son! Penny came here to rx, but now, she was so furious that her brain was going to blow up. She felt that she was running into trouble. When she was about to leave, she suddenly thought of something and looked straight at the man beside her. "Steve, regarding the shooting, it doesn''t have anything to do with you, right?" "What are you talking about?" He turned his head, obviously trying to avoid her eyes. Penny dragged his face back to look at her, furious. "Tell me the truth! Did you have anything to do with it?" "Of course not! If I wanted to do it, I would definitely get your approval first! Besides that day, didn''t you know that had been busy counting flowers in the Clements family house tilte night? How could met have the capabilities to do that? If I didn''t identally notice someone tampering with the video and made a copy of it, how could you have such an opportunity? Every step that I''ve taken and every breath that I''ve made has had to go through you first, hasn''t it?" What he said was somewhat reasonable. If he hadn''t sent her the message when she was in a panic, she wouldn''t have thought of taking advantage of the situation. Slowly, she took back her hand. "I''m warning you, you''d better not act on such idiotic ideas! Violence won''t solve anything. We''ll find a way somehow! The longer it takes, the more we can get from them. We''ll definitely have a way out of this!" Penny muttered absent-mindedly and did not notice that Steve obviously let out a sigh of relief... In the hospital, Alicia dazedly fell sleep. When she woke up, she saw that it was already eleven o''clock. The room was quiet, and her phone was still clutched in her hand. She got up, poured herself a ss of water and rubbed her eyes. She was sleeping so muchtely, and it was making her feel lethargic. If she went on like this, she''d probably not only have gained weight, but also lost the ability to function by the time she was discharged. She felt that she couldn''t dy any longer. She wanted to ask the doctor what was going on and could only do it behind Frederick''s back. With him around, the doctors would definitely say what he had told them to! She guessed that even if she didn''t have to be medicated, she would have to stay in the hospital! If she stayed any longer with such a small injury, it would be a waste of medical resources! Thinking of this, Alicia lifted the quilt and got out of bed. She gently moved her body and took a few deep breaths. Why was she hungry again? She had eaten some meat today. Why was she hungry again? Did she have bugs inside her stomach? Turning around, she grabbed an apple, took a bite and walked out of the door. As soon as she opened the door, the bodyguard turned sideways and said, "Madam!" "I won''t go far! I''m just looking for the doctor." The two bodyguards looked at each other. They were obviously in a dilemma. Before they could speak,- Alicia said, "It''s in the office at the corner of the aisle. I don''t have downstairs. If you''re worried, youContent protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. cane with me. It''s a female issue. I feel embarrassed for the doctor to talk to me here!" Content go Upon hearing this, the two men''s faces turned red and they nodded. One of them said, "Madam, let me escort you!" Subsequently, the two of them followed behind Alicia. Alicia walked slowly along the way. When she was reaching the end of the corridor, she heard a familiar voice. "Since you didn''t answer my call, I had no choice but toe look for you!" "I beg you, Frederick. Please help me this time, okay? If I''m removed from the Painters Association, I''ll definitely be charged with giarism. What am I going to do from now on?" "You have to believe me, I didn''t do it on purpose! didn''t know that those paintings ''a copied as practice had been put on sale! I was already resolve willing to refund the buyer to the matter, but the media isn''t willing totet me go. And the Painters Association..." When Alicia poked her head out, she saw Danica pulling Frederick''s sleeve and crying prettily. Chapter 352 Chapter 352 Frederick had avoided her and rejected her several times already. He pursed his lips tightly as he looked at her hand on his arm and heard her words. He naturally did not believe it! If it were only one painting, then he''d believe her. However, the paintings that had already been exposed as giarised didn''t even include the one he''d bought. She was too bold! Perhaps, she was taking a risk out of desperation! Perhaps she hadn''t expected that there was someone who''d go through all the trouble of exposing her, who was at this point still rtively unknown. For the first time, Frederick deeply felt that he didn''t know whether or not she could be trusted. "I can''t do anything about it. The evidence is in someone else''s hands! Danica, I''m not God! You have to pay the price for the mistakes you''ve made. Just treat it as a lesson learned! Even if I believed you, I can''t make the public believe you. It''s not like you won''t be able to paint anymore, you just can''t be a part of the Painters Association. Be more careful next time, and try your best to produce something that can wow the public! I''m sure someone will recognise your talents." When Danica heard his words, she cried even harder. If she was convicted of giarism, it would undoubtedly be the end of her career! Then her paintings in the future would definitely be worthless! "I know you must have a way. You have to help me! I don''t know who else would be able to help me." There were many events organised by the Painters Association that required sponsorships. As long as he spent some money, Danica was sure that he''d be able to settle the matter. Now, the Randolph family didn''t have the means to handle the matter. In fact, if they were to do something at this juncture, someone would definitely call them out for it. Therefore, Frederick was the best man for the job! He had status, money, and was also willing to help her! "Frederick..." Danica said. At first, her words were euphemistic, but now she was acting like a child as she persuaded him. She was so unreasonable and Frederick felt a little unhappy. Someone coughed daintily from behind him. Frederick instinctively turned back and saw Alicia standing behind him. She held a bitten apple in her hand as she red at him. Frederick instantly shook Danica''s hand off of his arm, almost pushing her over with his force. He turned and strode towards Alicia. "Who gave you the permission to get out of bed? What are you doing out here?" When Frederick saw that she was dressed in only a thin hospital gown, he quickly took off his suit jacket and draped it around her shoulders. He was afraid that she would catch a cold, which would affect her wound. At this moment, she could not tell him that she came out to look for the doctor to ask about her condition, nor could she say that she needed to go to the bathroom. So, she took a bite of her apple and came up with another excuse. "I''m hungry..." Alicia looked past his shoulder and reached out to ce her hand on his waist as she said, "I just came out to see whether you''re done talking. Can we go out and have lunch?" Frederick did not exin anything even though he saw her look at Danica. He just said, "Sure. Why don''t we head back to the room so that you can change out of the hospital gown?" He wrapped one arm around her and held her arm with the other as he led her back to her ward. Behind him, Danica''s eyes were full of tears and her face was full of disbelief. He was at the hospital because of Alicia? Lately, she had been deeply troubled by the giarism. She had no idea what happened in the Clements family. She had tried to call him several times but to no avail. She also tried to contact him at his office, but his secretary told her that he was out on a business trip and was not in. Initially, she thought that he was avoiding her, so she purposely went to the Soaver International to find him. It was only then that she found out he hadn''t even been to work for some time now! In fact, she''d only realised that he was probably at the hospital when Hallie''s scandal broke out over the news on this day. That was why''d shee to Carson''s hospital to try her luck. Sure enough, as soon as she arrived at the hospital, she saw Chet walking out and this confirmed her assumption. After she made an inquiry at the front desk, she immediately went upstairs. However, she did not expect that he was at the hospital because of Alicia and not because of Hallie! Was this the reason why he had not been answering his phone nor going to work? Danica was shocked. She could not help but scratch her head and wonder why! Why was it this woman again? Why did she appear at this time? Did she deliberately go against her? The hatred in her was like wild fire. She came back to her senses and quickly caught up to them. Just as she turned the corner, she saw four men dressed in ck on both sides of the corridor. Two of them were guarding the door and the other two were keeping an eye out on the surrounding. Aside from the four of them, the corridor was pretty much empty. There was not a single person and it was evident that no one was allowed entry. Danica suddenly stopped in her tracks and unconsciously clenched her fist. He was protecting this woman so wholeheartedly? How sincere were his feelings towards her? She thought back to moments ago when Alica suddenly appeared. He actually shook her hand off so violently that she nearly fell to the ground. It seemed that he did not care whether she was injured. At the thought of this, her tears uncontrobly rolled down her cheeks. If she had not left him that year, she would have been the one who was happily in his arms right now. Judging by how affectionate they''d been with each other, he''d definitely treat her a lot better than how he was treating Alicia now! Yet here she was, being gued by the giarism issue, putting her whole career at risk! Frederick just had to snap his fingers, or give out an instruction to solve the matter. Why was he so unwilling to help her? Her father would not help her to pay for anything and he only knew how to back her into a corner. What else could she do? Danica felt that her heart had been stabbed by a knife. She was suffering inside. She fiddled with her fingers and hair. She wanted to cry but had no tears left. After returning to the ward, Frederick picked out a loose fitting shirt for Alicia, who was sitting on the bed, munching away on her apple as she looked at him out of the corner of her eyes. Alicia could not help but pout. Why did it seem like there was no way to get rid of Danica? She was so weak and skinny, and had even cried like that in the middle of the hospital corridor. Even Alicia herself felt pity for her. If she hadn''t interrupted them at that moment, perhaps Frederick would''ve given in to her! It was said that even heroes have a weakness for the charms of a beautiful woman, especially this kind of pitiful and attractive woman! Wasn''t this how mistresses got their way? How could he not help her out after seeing how pitiful she looked? How promiscuous!Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. He was so greedy that he couldn''t wait to have all the women in the world. No wonder it was said that it was every man''s dream to have a harem of women. Yet Alicia only felt that it was an illness! He had to be cured! Frederick brought her clothes over, and saw her sitting on the bed, munching on her apple. She just looked at him, and she didn''t seem like she was going to move. "What''s the matter?" "I don''t feel like going out anymore!" After putting down the half-eaten apple, Alicia lifted the quilt and kicked off her slippers, looking like she was going to go to bed. It was usually a battle to try to get n¨§t her to go to bed. However now, she actually took the initiative to climb, into bed. Frederick felt that something was amiss, so he held her and sat down on the bed. Then he pulled her into hisp and wrapped his arms around her waist. "Are you mad?" Chapter 353 Chapter 353 Alicia pursed her lips and did not say anything. If it was the old her, she would''ve dumped him on the spot! However, she''d learned a lot through the years. She no longer believed in the foolish fantasy that rtionships and love had to be perfect.Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. Even if she knew that there was nothing between him and Danica, which woman would be willing to see her man always having something to do with other women? At this moment, she quite admired the second inmand of the Dragons Gang, and she wanted nothing more than to p Danica in the face! However, she was just fantasizing about it. She reminded herself that she would not get her hands dirty for a man regardless whether it was worth it or not! Frederick stroked her head and gently turned her face towards himself. "I just bumped into her and we exchanged a few words. From now on, anything that has to do with her or the Randolph family, whether good or bad, has nothing to do with me. I won''t stick my nose into their business anymore!" This time, he did not feel any sympathy for her at all! She knew that it was taboo, yet she still went ahead and did it. It wasn''t like he had all the time in the world to clean up after her! "Come on, let''s go and grab some food! Let''s not starve ourselves, alright?" Right now, Alicia was the most important person to him! When Frederick saw that she was still a little moody, he gently lifted her chin and kissed her on the lips. "Honey, don''t be jealous! You''re the only woman that I love! Hurry up, go and change your clothes!" When she heard how sincere he was, she knew that she could not make a scene out of such a petty matter. Since he was clear that she didn''t like him getting involved with other women, Alicia decided to let this matter slide. She nodded, got up and smiled back at him. "Alright then!" After that, she took the clothes that he had picked out for her and headed into the bathroom. She closed the door, unbuttoned her hospital gown, and checked out her wound through the mirror. It was a round scar and she could still see the stitches on her legs as she was particrly fair. When she turned around, her eyes unconsciously fell on her t stomach. There were some faint bruises on it. She unconsciously thought of her calves. She lifted the hospital gown up again and examined them. There were still some faint red marks on the cut where scabs had formed. Her life had changed for the better this year, yet she still had minor injuries everywhere! Everything that she''d been through had left its mark on her body. Were the heavens jealous that she''d taken care of herself? As Alicia gently stroked her stomach, the corners of her lips twitched slightly and she said to herself, "Perhaps there''ll be more marks here in the future!" No matter what she looked like in the future, she still wanted to have a baby! Even if she did not have the perfect body, she had no regrets in life, regardless whether she had the choice or not. Gratitude was better than hatred and happiness was better than tears. She already felt very blessed. Though it was filled with both happiness and sorrow, it was still her life, and she didn''t want to leave with any regrets! After consoling herself, Alicia decided to shift her focus to the positive aspect of her body. The pros outweighed the cons. Life was still infinitely perfect thus far and she was still as beautiful! She could not wear a bra because of the wound, but she had to wear something to cover up her chest. However, she felt a little insecure if she wore just the tube top, especially now she had to go out! Alicia was a little worried, thankfully, she found some double sided tape. Then, she found a spot on the upper edge of the tube top and stuck the tape on it. Frederick had been waiting outside of the bathroom for quite a while. He was a little worried when he realized that Alicia had been in there longer than he had expected. He walked into the bathroom and the first thing that he saw were the red marks all over her fair skin. His heart ached. At this moment, Alicia had taken off her hospital gown and was currently doing everything to cover up her chest. Instinctively, her body was turned to the side, subconsciously covering herself up. She did not notice Frederick entering the bathroom. Frederick slowly walked towards her and hugged her from the back. His heart ached at the sight of her scars. He wrapped his arms tightly around her. He could not seem to form any words when he saw the scars on her body. It gave him asting impression! He could remember it very clearly and knew that he would not forget this sight for the rest of his life! Each and every scar was rted to him one way or another! Simrly, each and every scar was etched onto his memory! It was so sudden that Alicia screamed in shock. When she realized that it was Frederick, she put down her hands that had shot up to cover her chest. "Why''d youe in? I''m almost done!" A few secondster, she reached out to grab her clothes which she had put aside. Before she could move, Frederick took it and helped her to put her clothes on. Alicia started blushing when she realized that Frederick wanted to help dress her. "Hubby, I can do it myself!" She quickly put on her dress, then found a pair of safety pants and put them on. As soon as she was done, she turned around and bumped into a strong chest. He quickly wrapped his arms around her tightly. It was as if he was sucking the life out of her. Alicia looked up at him and realised that he was acting a little strange. She stopped struggling and quietly allowed him to hug her. "Hubby?" What was up with him? He lowered his head and nted a kiss on her forehead. He then loosened his hold on her as he said, "Let''s go! What do you feel like having?" He ced one hand on her as they walked towards the shoe cab together. He took out a pair of t shoes that she usually wore and ced them by her feet. She quickly stepped into the shoes and gave it some thought. "Dumplings! Steaming hot dumplings!" Her wounds had not healed yet, therefore, there were a lot of food that she could not eat. She could not eat anything spicy as it was not conducive for her recovery! Soy sauce would deepen the color of the scars. It was best to avoid these food! "Sounds good!" He kept a hand on her as they walked out the door. This was probably the first time the two of them went out together along with the bodyguards in tow. They chose a famous restaurant and opted for a private room. They ordered two tes of dumplings along with two other side dishe They chatted happily. Danica had no idea why she decided to follow them all the way to the restaurant when she saw them leave the hospital. She sat in the car, in a daze as she stared at the signboard. Her heart felt a little empty. She witnessed them as they entered the restaurant in each other''s arms as they happily engaged in a conversation. She only decided to leave when she saw them emerging from the restaurant. She seemed to be in a daze during the entire time. As Danica entered the house, she was met with her father, Keiran, angrily tossing his phone to the side as he said, "Who doesn''t know that money would be able to solve this problem? Why do I still need you guys if I have to pay for the losses?" When Danica suddenly came back to her senses, she happened to meet her father''s angry eyes. "Dad..." Kieran''s attitude softened a little when he spoke, "How did it go? Did you see him? Does he have a solution? It''d be good if we can save some money!" Danica shook her head helplessly as she walked to the other side of the couch. "What do you mean? You didn''t manage to see him? He didn''t have any ideas? Or did he refuse to help?" Kieran questioned as he trailed behind her. "I saw him.... but he said that this matter has caused a huge stir and there''s no way he''s going to help us. We should just spend our money to solve the problem!" "What? We have paid for the venue fees as well as donated the money to charity! Now, we have topensate tens of millions of dors for emotional distress? Wouldn''t that be a waste of effort?" They''d nned on doing the same thing again in a few months'' time so that they could get even more money. This was unexpected... Chapter 354 Chapter 354 Kieran was livid as he sat on the couch. If he''d know this would happen, he wouldn''t have pushed Danica to imitate those other paintings to earn a quick buck! He had no idea who exposed the paintings and even posted it online! Amidst the controversy, even if he held another painting exhibition, he was sure that no one would buy the paintings! Since this was an all out attempt and his family was in the situation where they were unable to make ends meet, he was unable toe up with that huge sum of money! Kieran was worried about the expenditure they would have to incur, but Danica was more worried that she would be tainted and be given the boot from the painting industry. Her reputation that she had worked so hard to build would be destroyed. Besides painting, she had nothing else! Ever since she was young, her parents had always wanted her to study management, but she was not interested. Later, her parents had encouraged her to cultivate talents and hoped that she could find a good family in the future that would be able to take over the family''s business. Everything was going smoothly, but six years ago, everything slowly started going downhill. The family business began to decline and she tried her best to save it. Now it seemed that it was a drop in the ocean. Her love life was also ruined. Danica was furious at the thought of this! If she hadn''t fallen for Frederick back then, she would not be suffering right now. However, she''d beenpletely sincere about her rtionship with him! Danica was really confused. On the other side, Kieran was also making various ns. After thinking about it, he spoke, "Danica, let''s try our best to cut our losses! It doesn''t seem likely that you would be able to sell your paintings anymore, so you don''t have to n anything in that aspect! The most important thing is that we have to make up for this loss! Also, you''re not young anymore. You must work hard to find a man to marry now that you''re at the twilight of your youth! Of course, your prime candidate is Frederick! Look at Soaver International, there are so manypanies that are unable to catch up to them! None of thepanies canpete with them! If he truly is not a viable option, we''ll have to look for another man!" Based on how urately Frederick was able to predict the stock market no matter how bad it was, if he had the capital or even if he borrowed money for capital, he would still be able to make a quickeback. What''s more, Soaver International''s investments were very diversified. If this went on, they probably wouldn''t even be affected by a financial crisis! Frederick was really good at what he did! He had misjudged this person! He was arrogant, conceited, and didn''t have any of his family''s support. Yet he managed to reach such heights in the industry! If he had known this earlier, he would not have sacrificed Frederick''s rtionship with Danica for money! It took him less than a year to get back to his former glory! In this world, there was no cure for regret! At this moment, although Keiran felt that the situation was not very favourable, but he was very afraid of making the same mistakes and did not dare to let Danica give up easily. At first, she thought her father was being selfish, but after hearing what he said, Danica could sense his affection and held back her dissatisfaction. "I know. I''ll think of another way!" "I think we''re rushing into things, don''t you?" After pondering for a moment, Kieran continued speaking. "In fact, we can change our strategy. For example, we should try to take advantage of him first! Who knows, maybe once we be rich, he would take the initiative to treat us well! Last time, we did not have much funds andcked time. If we actively invest, and if the share price goes up, we would be able to cash out and acquire several of ourpanies! No wonder someone is willing to pay five million dors for a meal with him! It''s so easy to make money just by saying a few words!" Kieran continued in a serious tone. "Let''s take a step back for awhile and in the mean time, you can take a breather. I''ll inquire more about his recent activities and see if I can strike up a conversation with him to ask him about the share market. It''s better to buy a couple more shares! You don''t have to worry about this mess, let thewyer solve this, hopefully they would be able toe up with a way to cut our losses! You can just announce to the public that it was the worker''s fault and that they ruined your painting! In turn, they took your draft painting while you were not watching! Just push the me to them!" "You have to think about it carefully. How did you and Frederick get along in the past? What moved him the most? It''s best to leave a deep impression and move him! As long as he let his guard down, not only will you have the chance to rekindle your rtionship with him, but we would also get the chance to make money! Why don''t you go out and do some shopping, try to lift your spirits up? I have faith in you. I firmly believe that we would be able to impress him! We have to stay calm! Frederick is not short of money and it so happens that we are short of it! Money, to him, might not be very important! That is why you have to think carefully. You have to put in a little more effort!" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Danica was enlightened by her father''s wisdom. At that moment, Danica no longer felt gloomy. Instead, a smile appeared on her face. "I know! Dad, I will try my best! I also believe that our efforts would not be in vain!" Alicia had been in the hospital for about 2 weeks. On the day she was discharged, Frederick brought Mrs. nchard along. When she heard what happened to her daughter, she immediately burst into tears. "Why did you not tell me sooner? Where are you injured? Let me take a look!" Alicia, who was holding her mother''s hand, giggled. "I''m all healed now. Mom, don''t worry about me! It wasn''t that we didn''t want to tell you, it''s just that it was such a small matter we didn''t want you to worry! Look at me, the only thing I have been doing is eating and sleeping. I''m all good now, in fact, I even put on some weight." If her mother knew that she''d been injured, she would''ve been agitated! What if she couldn''t bear it and something bad happened to her? What were they going to do? As Alicia held on to her mother, she breathed a sigh of relief. It was a good thing that things had turned out fine! "Oh, you! You better not hide anything from me in the future!" As Mrs. nchard thought about it, she felt a lump in her throat. The daughter that she had pampered had suffered a lot over the past few years. It must be hard on her. She was in need of good fortune! She was so distressed that she could not bear it! When Frederick saw the mother daughter duo engaged in a conversation, he said, "I''ll take care of the discharge formalities and bring the things down to the car. Ally, sit down and apany your mother! Think about what you want to have for lunch as well!" Frederick left the room and closed the door behind him, allowing them some privacy. Alicia and her mother were the only ones left in the room. Alicia asked, "Mom, how''s dad doing? I did not tell Frederick about dad!" Because of Jeremy''s past, there was always a shadow and a burden in Alicia''s heart. "Your dad was asking about you aText property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. few days ago. I really thought you were busy! Your dad is getting better, but he still needs someone to watch over him everyday. He must feel very ufortable and weak lying down all day! The doctor also said that he was in good health, but he''s still in a lot of pain. He basically had to take his medicine every two hours! The doctor also said that there was no other way. He could only take painkillers for now to stop the pain but he should feel better once he recovers. We''re discussing whether it''s possible to have him discharged from the hospital. We''re spending a lot of money keeping him there and I''m sure there was someone in need of the hospital bed. The doctor also urged us to take him home. I was just thinking about discussing the matter with you!" Chapter 355 Chapter 355 As she spoke, Mrs. nchard could not help but sigh. "It would be great if your brother was here! It would be more convenient if we had another man in the house! Ally, when you have kids in the future, you''re going to need to sacrifice a couple of years to take care of your kid. Once you miss a significant time in your child''s life, you cannot turn back time. I didn''t dare to mention this to your father just now, but his wish is for you to seed in life! You have to take whatever help you can get even if it''s from a stranger. Even if you are blood rted, you would still be distant after spending a long time apart!" She didn''t want her to make the same mistake again! She stroked Alicia''s hair, and Mrs. nchard smiled again. "So, I''ve discussed with your father that we would buy or rent a house near where you would live once you get married. As long as we are nearby, you''d have someone to help you, won''t you? It''s just that we can''t help you now. Instead, we''ve be a burden to you!" "Mom, what are you talking about? You took care of me when I was young, now it''s my turn to take care of you. Isn''t it my duty as a daughter to take care of my parents? Mom, let''s find a new ce for you to move in. Once you''ve settled down, we''ll bring Dad home from the hospital. I''ll let Frederick know. That way, we would have an extra hand!" They left the room once they were was done confiding in each other. Later, the three of them headed over to the hotel. They even did a prayer before they had lunch. In the afternoon, Frederick made arrangements to help Mrs nchard relocate. At the same time, Alicia had also called Marshall to get Frederick to arrange for someone to bring her father home from the hospital. During the entire process, Frederick was a little shocked and confused. Initially, he thought that Alicia''s mother had found a boyfriend. It was only after he came back that he found out that Alicia''s father was still alive and had just woken up not too long ago. He had been living in a nursing home for three years. Suddenly, he thought back to the time when she worked hard to make money. She had lost her temper a few times with him because of money. Suddenly, Frederick realized something. Why was she so hellbent on making so much money? He had never seen her buy any luxury goods! So, why did she work so hard to make money when she never spent it? It turned out that she was not a money grubber nor did she want to have a sense of security. It was because... she needed to pay for her father''s medical expenses! Three years! She had to take care of her mother and her family with the money that she earned. She also had to pay for her father''s medical expenses. When he thought about it, Frederick could just see the life that she''d lived. Her monthly sry was only about thirty thousand dors! Even though she had only stayed at the hospital for less than a month, her bills came up to 500,000 dors because she was admitted to the VIP ward. The daily medical expenses and examination fees were at least 10,000 dors! Judging by how much she earned a month, as well as her mother''s meager sry and the amount ofmitments she had, it was no wonder she had to earn extra ie by dancing at the nightclub. This was the reason why she was willing to stand until she got injured for the sake of 20,000 dors. On this day, she was busy with preparations. She made dinner reservations at the Lavender Garden. By the time they were done with their lunch, Martin was pushed over to their table in a wheelchair. They were finally able to have a reunion dinner! Frederick felt extremely guilty. He had always thought that her father had passed away because Alicia never mentioned him. At the dining table, the two men had water instead of wine, and enjoyed a lovely conversation. Although Martin has been bedridden for a few years, his memory was still exceptional. He was knowledgeable, experienced in society and had run a business. Therefore, they were quite congenial with each other. However, Frederick still felt nervous because this was his first time meeting Alicia''s father even though he was sitting in a wheelchair. Once they were done with their meal, they immediately brought Martin back home. They followed the doctor''s advice and worked together to move him back to his bed. "Dad, Mom, the nurse and servant that I have hired will start work tomorrow! Mom, sorry to trouble you tonight! If you need anything, just give me a call! I''ll ask Carson to find a medical expert toe and check on you. It''s a failure on my part for not being able to fulfil my duty as your son-inw. Please forgive me!" He assumed that Martin was dead! It was a huge misunderstanding! "What are you talking about? Frederick, it''s our fault for not telling you! We have troubled you for the whole day! You should head home It''s just that Martin cannot move. Don''t worry about it, I can handle it! Go back and rest early! You''@better leave with Ally! Once we''ve fully settled down, I''ll invite you guys over for a meal! Go on!" She did not mind that the ce was not luxurious. Now that she had her own home, she did not have to worry about moving anymore. Mrs. nchard felt grateful about this.Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. They had been busy the whole day and they were tired. So, they decided to go home. When they got home, Alicia carefully wrapped up her wound and then went to take a shower. When she emerged from the bathroom, she saw Frederick sitting on the couch in a daze. He seemed a little absentminded. Alicia vaguely felt that something was amiss ever since they arrived home. As soon as she approached him, she saw that he had opened a bottle of wine. Her heart suddenly skipped a beat as she sat beside him. She felt a little apprehensive. "Hubby, are you unhappy?" Alicia asked. They hadn''t dyed his work by asking him to help with her father, had they? Alicia suddenly realized that she should have given him a head''s up, but at the time, she just wanted to get it over and done with so that she did not need to bother him again. Frederick picked up his ss of wine, swirled it around and emptied the contents in his ss as he suppressed the surging emotions in his heart. Alicia pursed her lips and felt a surge of emotion vibrating through her being. She unconsciously rubbed her hands together. Was it that he felt burdened by her family''s situation? In the past three years, she had burdened him more than once. asionally, she would break down, especially after her recent blind dates. She was always treated with disdain or people would tell her to stay away from her family. However, she would never neglect them. She had once lived a luxurious life for twenty years. If she had to choose between her parents or her boyfriend, she would always choose the former, regardless whether she was with Jeremy or Frederick. Alicia was wondering whether Frederick was feeling the same way. She remained silent as she felt that she was being eaten alive inside. Just as she was feeling very disappointed, she felt a hand wrapped around her waist. The next second, she was held in his arms. "You did not tell me about your father. How do you expect me to be happy? What else are you still hiding from me? Is this the reason why you''ve been working so hard all these years? Is it because you had to take care of your father''s medical expenses?" Judging by his questioning tone, Alicia could vaguely tell how he was feeling. Frederick was angry, yet he felt sorry for her. She could have told him, but why didn''t she? It turned out that her father was still alive, though he was bedridden. He realized that the one time he had seen her in mourning clothes was because her grandmother had passed! He had indeed overlooked the details! If it weren''t for what happened this evening, he would not have found out that her father was still alive! Other than Jeremy, he did not mind about the rest of her past. Therefore, he didn''t think too much about it. What he cared about was her present and future! Therefore, when he saw that she and her mother were dependent on each other, he felt that it was right to just let them live a good life! All of a sudden, he realized that she did not seem to trust him, which was why she didn''t tell him anything! He felt terrible thinking about this! "I still have an older brother..." Chapter 356 Chapter 356 Alicia was thinking about the same thing. She did not trust Frederick in the beginning, as she did not expect that their rtionship wouldst this long. Her feelings wereplicated. "What did you say?" Frederick was caught off guard when Alicia suddenly mentioned that she had a brother. Alicia looked up at him and pursed her lips as she nodded. There were only a handful of people who knew about her brother''s existence! They used to live in a mansion back in the days and they rarely saw their neighbours. The only people who knew were their schoolmates. However, they were not from a rich family and have already parted ways with them. Who would remember these trivial things? "Tell me! Whatever you can remember or whatever you are allowed to tell me, you should just let me know at once!" He assumed that there were no secrets between the them. For the first time, Frederick felt that she was a mystery. Although he had her in his arms, there were still things that he did not know about her. Alicia then told her about her family situation. She told him about her brother''s affairs in the recent years. "Actually, it has been a long time since Ist saw my brother...." If her brother had been there for the past three years, she definitely would not have suffered so much. "Do you remember the time I bought the discounted clothes and brought them to the hotel? They were for my brother! I had only seen him once as he left without saying goodbye! I have no idea what''s going on with him, but I know that he loves me dearly!" As Alicia thought about her brother, she gradually grew upset. After all, she was not clear about her brother''s reputation, so she did not borate on the specific details. Instead, she only mentioned that she encountered him by ident! "Frederick, I did not tell anyone about this because I don''t want people to sympathize with me. I did not tell you..." She paused for a moment and looked up at him. Then she leaned against his arms, and her voice became softer. "I did not tell you because I never thought that our rtionship wouldst this long. I didn''t want to have anything to do with any rich men because I was afraid!" They were from two different worlds! She felt that it was a little farfetched for her to be with someone who was not her equal. Since she did not have much hope in the rtionship, why did she have to reveal so much about herself? Alicia took a deep breath and could not help but sigh, "Now, the pressure is huge...." Alicia subconsciously spoke coquettishly, though there was also mncholy in her tone. Now that she was with such an excellent person, she had to keep up with his excellence. Otherwise, she would be eliminated sooner orter. How could she walk on the same road if they were not on the same level? But his halo was too bright, and the surrounding little stars were eyeing him like a tiger watching its prey! Frederick could only imagine the hardships Alicia had gone through. He could clearly feel her sadness, despair, and fear! She was a woman who had experienced the highs and lows of life, yet she remained strong. He would be puzzled if she wasn''t wary. She survived the hardships and these were the repercussions. Frederick felt an ache in his heart when he realized how hard her life was over the past three years! This silly woman, why hadn''t she utilised the resources that were avable to her? He gently stroked her cheeks and wrapped his arm tightly around her. "You don''t need to feel pressured at all! If I really wanted to marry someone from a well-matched family, I think the only option is either a seventy year old woman or a widow. If that was the case, I might | as wett be a monk! Ally, you have been through a lot of hardship in the past, I''m sure you know that money and fortune are all transient. Perhaps one day in the future, I will lose everything and would have to depend on my wife to support me. We even got married before we fell in love!" Therefore, their understanding of each other and their trust in each other was limited! Fortunately, they were responsible people. That was why their love only improved after they got married. "What I want is a wife, not a business partner! You just need to be yourself! When we''re at home, we are equal I''m not the president and you''re not Cindere. We are husband and wife. We are a team! What''s mine is yours, and what''s yours is mine!" Her parents were naturally his parents. Of course, he had to take good care of them! Just as how she took care of his grandmother! Alicia wrapped her arms around his neck and rubbed his nose affectionately as she said, "Alright then! You must not get upset or mad at me! We are equal when we are at home!" The whole family was happy and safe! If they had a baby, then everything would be perfect! "If there is something bothering you in the future, don''t try to handle everything on your own! Don''t worry about your parents. I will arrange for more people to take care of them. You must take care of yourself, do you understand?" "Yes!" She then leaned over to kiss him. She felt a huge weight lifted off her shoulder. It was as if she was back to being the pampered princess. Her smile lit up her face. "Hubby, I''m tired! Can you carry me to bed to rest?" As soon as she said that, Frederick picked her up and kissed her on her lips. Then, he gentlyid her down on the bed. "I think it''s best for you sleep on your side so that it would not affect your wound!" Frederick suggested. As soon as he got into bed, Alicia shifted herself into his arms. Ever since they got home, she felt more at ease. "Goodnight, my darling!" "Goodnight!" Frederick spooned Alicia to sleep. They were exhausted from the day''s events. Within minutes, both of them fell into a deep slumber. The next morning, Frederick woke up early as he had to head to the office to deal with thepany''s affairs. After getting up and making a simple breakfast, Alicia went to her parents'' house to make sure that everything was in order before heading to work. As soon as she stepped into the office, she felt like she had dropped a bomb. She headed to the HR department to cancel her leave. As she walked through the office, people were ring at her. She just started working and people were surprised that she had not been fired even though she was on such a long medical leave. Furthermore, she had not passed her probation. For most of the morning, Alicia busied herself by signing documents from various departments. After everything was done, she went to the pantry with a small thermos sk in her hand. As soon as she arrived at the door, she heard a rustling voice from inside. "You''re saying that her child belongs to Mr. Clements?" "No way! I thought he detested women?" Alicia stopped in her tracks and was rooted to the spot. Her brain was abuzz with questions. Who? Child? Mr. Clements? Were they talking about Frederick?Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. Chapter 357 Chapter 357 "What do you mean he detests women? He brought a woman to thepany''s cafeteria before, remember? If a man does not mingle with women, it''s a sign that he is gay or he has erectile dysfunction! However, judging by Mr. Clement''s figure and his manliness, do you think that he''s either? Don''t you feel that something''s strange? That woman reced Mr. Clement''s secretary for half a day, then took two weeks'' leave. If she didn''t terminate her pregnancy, then why would she need to take two weeks'' leave?" "Did you also realize that Mr. Clements hasn''t been in the office during these two weeks? I noticed Mr. Reynes calling him a few times. He told me that he needed to bring some documents over to Mr. Clements to sign! I''m pretty sure that he did not go on a business trip!" "No wonder she hasn''t been fired even though she requested for two weeks'' leave. It turns out that there''s something fishy between her and Mr. Clements!" "She''s back today, but I didn''t see Mr. Clements..." "Mr. Clements doesn''t necessarily have toe to work. He is the president for a reason. Which woman does not want to take advantage of him? Besides, she''s beautiful. I''m not surprised that she slept with Mr. Clements! However, she must have overestimated her abilities! Does she think it is easy to marry into a wealthy family?" "Right?" So they were gossiping about her! She''d been worried for nothing. Alicia let out a breath and couldn''t help rolling her eyes. Terminating her pregnancy? These people had amazing imaginations. She looked down at the thermos sk in her hand. Then, she gave a slight cough before she entered the pantry. She didn''t really care about what people were gossiping about her. However, what she worried most was people making up stories out of thin air. After returning to her seat, she made a cup of chrysanthemum tea. Then, she continued on with her work. Just as she was about to get off from work, she received a text from Frederick. "How are you feeling today?" Alicia knew that he texted her to warn her not to exert herself. She smiled and sent a few cute emojis to him, "I''ve been good. I did not do anything but sign documents." While she was texting Frederick, someone suddenly threw a document on her desk. "Alicia, I need this document to be tranted by tomorrow. I want it typed out in theputer. Once you''re done, email it to me! I''m going to need it for my presentation the next day!" When Alicia saw that it was her manager, Giselle, who ced the documents on her desk, she quickly stood up and said, "Alright, Giselle!" Giselle briefly nced at her then at the phone in her hand again from the corner of her eye. After that, she turned around and strode away. Judging by the looks of the document on her table, she estimated that it contained at least 30 pages. Alicia could not help but heave a sigh. The deadline was a little tight, but at least Giselle wasn''t allowing her to just sit back and wait for time to pass anymore! As soon as Alicia finished texting Frederick, she skimmed through the pages for a while. Fortunately, there were many empty pages in between. It meant that there were not as many pages as she initially assumed! Since she had nothing to do at home, she decided to stay at work for another hour. After all, she was used to tranting. In the blink of an eye, she managed to trante 6 pages. She figured that since it was rtively easy, she decided to save the rest for tomorrow. She habitually saved the tranted pages and made a backup before switching off theputer. The next day, Alicia had some trivial matter that she had to take care of during the day, so she decided to stay back for another hour to trante the rest of the documents. She only had four pages left. She estimated that she needed another hour to finish it. She briefly rubbed her eyes and retrieved the documents. Just as she was about to continue on with her trantion, her screen suddenly shed. The next second, her screen turned ck. What was going on? When she looked up, she realised that one of the ceiling lights in the hall had turned off! Oh no! Did it trip? Alicia looked down at the socket by her feet. She was slightly irritated. She got up and walked to the door. As expected, one of the switches in the electrical box had tripped. She stood on her toes and flipped the switch back up. Alicia then returned to her seat and switched on herputer. She felt a sh of irritation as she realized that she had forgotten to save her previous work. She had done about a thousand words. Only then did she remember that she was not used to thisputer and did not enable the autosave function. Alicia felt that luck was not on her side. She quickly reset the autosave function from saving every 30 minutes to saving every minute. She stared at her previous work and began with her trantion. By the time she finished tranting, it was nearly nine o''clock. She was exhausted and immediately clicked the save button. She then reached out to pick up her thermos sk and realized that it was empty. Since she had to read through the tranted document before submitting it to her manager, she turned off herputer screen, got up and headed to the pantry. It was alreadyte at night, so no one was in the office. The only sound that she could hear was the sound of her high heels clicking on the floor. However, she could still vaguely see some lights along the corridor. This was a bigpany and it came with a huge pressure! It was already sote, yet there were still so many people working overtime! It was just like everybody said: the better you were, the more hardworking you had to be. What right did she have toze about? Alicia had calmed down significantly by the time she returned to her desk. However, as she as she arrived at her desk, she froze. Why was her chair facing inwards? She remembered that her chair was facing outwards when she''d turned and walked out just now. Had it turned back on its own? Alicia subconsciously lifted her head and took one look around the entire office. There was not a single soul around. Looking at the hall key in her hand, she subconsciously moved the mouse to wake theputer. The screen was locked and could only be unlocked with a password. She thought about it and realized that she had tranted a few special purchase contracts and supplementary technical regtions as well as some meeting notes. Since it was a purchasetesN?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. contract, it was not a secret. Moreover, She had a feeling that the other departments should know about the purchase contract. Since Alicia felt that there was nothing important in herputer that she was afraid of losing, she sat back in her seat and did not think much about it. She switched on herputer and quickly ran through her trantion. After thoroughly checking her work, she saved the document and emailed it to her manager. After that, she checked it again and saved a copy. She was nning to print a copy the next day and send it to the document room in the morning. She was afraid that she would forget, so she quickly wrote a note down and she packed up berthings before heading home. The moment she stepped into the house, her phone rang. "Hubby..." As she spoke, she let out a whine and flopped onto the bed. She held a huge teddy bear in her arms and closed her eyesfortably. "What''s wrong? Are you tired?" "Yeah, I had to work overtime." When Frederick heard the tone of her voice, he wanted to ask her about the situation. Before he could do that, Alicia asked sweetly, "Do I deserve a praise?" "Pfft!" Frederick nearlyughed out loud. He''d thought that she was going toin, yet here she was, asking for praise! "You''re so hardworking! What do you want me to bring back for you as a gift? rn get them for you tomorrow!" "You''reing back tomorrow?" Alicia quickly sat up in her bed, clearly sounding very excited and happy. They''d only been apart for two days, and they''d spoken on the phone everyday, but she still missed him like crazy, especially when she came home at night. She felt like the whole ce was cold and silent, making her ufortable. Chapter 358 Chapter 358 "I should be able toe home tomorrow afternoon once I''m done meeting with my client. Is there anything in particr that you want?" The ce that he was at was not far away from home. However, there was nothing much going on where he was and there was nothing particrly special about it. Frederick didn''t know what to get her! "I would love some choctes! Youing home is already the best gift! If you could bring back a box of chocte, it would be perfect!"N?vel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner. As they talked on the phone, Alicia entered the bathroom to run a bath. After talking on the phone for a little while longer, she went back inside to take a bath. She was afraid that the water would get into her wound, so she deliberately filled only half of the tub. While she immersed herself in the water, she picked up her phone and scrolled through the news. Immediately, she saw a name on the headline that was vaguely familiar. It read, "Overheating in Pitchers Company''s new product. Thepany issues a product recall." "The product recall would result in a heavy loss of more than 100 million dors to the Pitchers Company." As she read the article, her thoughts wandered. Something had gone wrong with Jeremy''spany? No wonder there hadn''t been any news about them at all recently! They were busy putting out the fire in their own backyard! Could this year be an unlucky year? Why were the people around her, including herself, having such bad luck this year? Alicia shook her head, sped her hands together, and muttered to herself, "Don''t take it too seriously! Good things are waiting for me now that I''ve made it through such a huge incident. Good fortune awaits me..." As soon as she opened her eyes, her hands trembled a little and she almost dropped the phone into the water. Thankfully, she caught it before it fell in but she inadvertently brushed her wound. It was clear that she felt the pain and she unconsciously reached out to touch her back. She had no idea how bad her wound was but she felt unpleasant about it. She got up, took a shower, and went straight to bed. That night, she kept tossing and turning. Alicia woke up the next morning and felt that her eyelids were twitching. She sensed that something bad was going to happen. She could not help but sigh. Was something bad going to happen again? She felt a little uneasy and quickly sat up in bed to text Frederick. She reminded him to pay attention to his health and safety. Nothing else was more important than the person itself. No matter what happened, there would always be a way out. Humans, however, only had one life! After receiving his reply, only then she headed downstairs to make breakfast while she applied a hot pack on her eyes. Then, she went to work in high spirits. The morning was calm and everything was going very smoothly at work. Hence, Alicia put this matter behind her. Alicia was in high spirits after waking up from her afternoon nap when she realized that Frederick would be home that night. She switched on herputer and began studying the new products that thepany had brought out. She also emailed a list of new product rmendations to the customers after going through the customers'' preferences. As for the new customers, sheplied a list of advantages of the new products in hopes that she would be able to gain new clients. She was immersed in her work when she suddenly received a call via the inte. "Alicia, pleasee to Conference Room 3 immediately!" "I''m on my way!" The call was from the assistant who was in charge of the conference. Alicia''s heart was thumping hard as soon as she stood up. She had only tranted one document, could it be that she made some sort of mistake? Instinctively, she quickly copied the document into a USB and ran to the conference room with the USB in hand. As she made her way to the conference room, she kept thinking and reflecting through her work. She had double checked her work before submitting. If it was said that the product introduction or other micro- filled areas had not been found, it might be possible. However, in terms of the key data and contractual terms, she had checked it at least three times. She checked it once after tranting each page and checked it again after tranting the entire thing. Before she submitted her work, she went through it again as she was afraid of making a mistake. Most of the data were at the second half of the documents, of which, some she had tranted twice. When Alicia was confident in her work, she quickened her footsteps. When she arrived at the conference room, she knocked on the door before entering. She saw that the head and staff of Technology Department, Sales Department, and International Department were sitting on both sides of therge conference table. The Director of the Technology Department, Chet, was seated at the head of the table. Giselle was standing along with a female colleague. She took in her surroundings as she had no idea who instructed her to be there. She was obviously a little confused. In addition, she was able to tell that those people were from which department judging by their uniform. She did not recognize the rest of the people in the room. She could only stand still and nodded her head. What was happening? How big of a mistake was this? It did not need to be reviewed by the head of departments, did it? Just as she was immersed in her own thoughts, Giselle spoke. "Alicia, please exin why your work is exactly the same as the work submitted by Liane two days ago. Yes, they arergely simr, but they''re still two different documents! Today''s meeting is to discuss the feasibility of the whole matter! How could you copy and submit your colleagues'' work? The moment Liane read the first sentence of the agreement, she could telbthat it was her work! Did you know that WDW-2 and WDW-20, though the only difference is an extra zero in thetter, are twopletely different models? How is it possible that two tons and twenty tons are the same? Why did you copy her work? Where''s your professionalism?" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Giselle''s voice raised as she spoke. She looked righteous and angry, as if she wanted to tear her apart. "Did you know that your actions not only affected your colleagues, but also our department''s reputation? It has definitely affected this meeting and may even interfere with the work of the other departments in thispany! Do you have any idea how much loss it would cause thepany?" Liane shot her a sideways nce and spoke up as well. "When did you steal my work? Where''s your professionalism? I was the one who tranted WDW-2. Look at this, the first five pages are exactly the same as mine! Every single word! You don''t even have to read the rest of the documents? We even have the same number of pages! Don''t tell me you only tranted the attachments!. The director even praised you for being professional, concise and comprehensive when you obviously giarized my work! You ought to give an exnation! What actually happened?" Alicia frowned when she saw that she was receiving weird looks from the people in the room. They were making it sound like she was wholly responsible for thepany''s losses. She''d been a trantor for so long, and this was the first time she''d heard of trantions being giarized. In fact, how could their trantions be exactly the same? She had clearly worked overtime in order to submit her work before the deadline. She even made sure to check her work before she handed them in. How could it be possible that she had giarized Liane''s work? Thepany''s email was a shared email. It made it convenient for everyone to share information with each other. However, the document folder which she had uploaded her work into could only be essed by the managers! If this work was not the one tranted by her, it could only mean that one of the managers was up to something. Someone was actually framing her! Chapter 359 Chapter 359 Alicia didn''t really understand what was going on. She stepped forward and flipped through the document. It was her own work, after all, and she immediately knew that this was the one she''d tranted when she saw a few key points. In other words, it wasn''t an issue with the person who''d prepared the documents. It was possible that either Liane or Giselle was framing her! "Liane, you said that you were the one who tranted this document, right?" Alicia looked up and directly into Liane''s eyes. "What happens if I said that I have evidence that I was the one who tranted this document? Why don''t you think about it carefully? Are you sure that you were the one who tranted this document?"N?vel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner. Liane''s heart was thumping in her chest as she clenched her hand into a fist. She quickly went through the document in her head and realized that were no signatures or special markings. As for the trantion, she thought to herself, "Weren''t they all the same? How could she prove that the work was definitely hers? Was she going to hire an appraisal to appraise her work?" Moreover, this was the first time Giselle had assigned her any work! Liane unconsciously nced at Giselle from the corner of her eye and saw her nodding slightly. Her intuition told her that Alicia was just trying to intimidate her. "Come on, how can I not recognize my own work? Don''t try and mislead the people in the room! I finished my work much earlier than you! The only thing was that I did not have the time to submit it into ourpany''s email as I had too many tasks in hand. Are you using me of giarizing your work? You did not think of changing a single word and just copied the entire thing! Don''t even try to deny it!" As soon as Chet turned to look at Giselle, she spoke up. "Yes, I still have the soft copy in myputer, but I''ve been swamped with worktely, so I did not have time to look through it until this morning before the meeting. I realized that the work was very simr!" Giselle''s words flowed smoothly and weren''t too usatory, but it was obvious that she wasn''t beingpletely open. Alicia could feel their unfriendly gazes on her. She quickly gave it a thought and realised that there were many people who could ess the documents, and the documents were normally processed quickly. It wasn''t easy to tamper with the work from there. However, it was hard to say when the work had been altered, especially once it was passed to Giselle. It was obvious that Giselle and Liane were on the same team! "Mr. Andrews, Mr. Reynes, I can assure you that that is my work. She ought to give me an exnation and a head''s up since she stole my work, or at least apologize to me!" Chet shifted in his seat when he heard her exnation. "It took me one day to trante that document. I even had to work overtime to get it done. There are at least three copies that I have saved in myputer!" Alicia said. Liane interrupted her before she could finish her sentence. "Maybe you deliberately saved it and deliberately worked overtime! Anyway, you can say whatever you like. If you say that you did it, I will believe you! However, I doubt that our style of tranting is the same. How is it possible that we think alike and every word is exactly the same? Unless, you can read my thoughts? The documents contained a lot of technical terms. We had to go through three months of training to familiarize ourselves with those terms and you, a neer, who had just came back from a long break, is able to trante those terms urately? Are you telling me that you''re much morepetent than a person who had worked here for three years?" The woman was aggressive but Alicia was not fazed. Instead, she looked at her coldly. "All the information is right here. You can take a copy and look through it again to see whether it is really your work. Since you insisted that you were the one who tranted it, you should remember the contents! You have to stop calling me unprofessional because I have evidence to prove that I was the one who tranted this document! After I tranted it, I immediately submitted it to ourpany''s email and there is proof of my submission. What about you? Are you able to prove when you tranted your work or submitted it to the director? I believe that the IT department would be able to track down these information!" The two of them had thought of this point. Hence, they arranged for a professional to delete all the information. Upon hearing this, Liane was at ease as this was her trump card. "Stop trying to stall us! You don''t have to argue anymore. It is impossible for you to change the facts! Are you doubting the director? You can go ahead and call the IT department to track these information!" She had already read the information once. Since this was a simple agreement, she briefly went through it and knew that she did make much mistakes. On the trantion, there were a few vel.n mistakes, especially in internal documents like thepany. She didn''t care too much, and of course, it was even less likely to use it as evidence. "Alicia, you''re going too far!" This time, it was Giselle who spoke. Her tone and face changed dramatically, as if she had been greatly insulted. "Since you can''t prove your innocence, I request to fire her immediately!" Frederick heard this sentence as soon as he stepped into the conference room. He immediately asked, "What''s going on?" When Alicia saw that Frederick had returned safe and sound, she immediately felt at ease and slightly smiled. "Mr. Clements." Everyone stood up and greeted him. Mr. Andrews, who was the chairman of the meeting, also gave up his seat at the head of the table. After Frederick scanned the room, he walked in with his secretary. He had a serious look on his face and repeated himself, "What''s going on?" Did this have something to do with his wife again? Giselle gave a brief report on the matter. When Frederick heard her, he immediately became furious as he bellowed, "How are you still not able to handle this matter on your own? You have failed your department! You called a meeting just to solve your own problems?" "I''m... I''m sorry, Mr. Clements!" Giselle lowered her head. She was trembling with fear! Frightened by Frederick''s anger, Liane also gritted her teeth. "Who was the one who tranted this document? Someone better own up or should Iunch an internal investigation?" Frederick asked. The two of them said in unison, "I was the one who tranted it!" Frederick''s eyes were filled with anger as he nced around the room. When had hispany be a battlefield for measly things like this? "I have proof that I was the one who tranted it! I took more than ten hours to do it! I did not steal her work! I was the one who did everything and I deserve some respect!" Regardless whether he was back, Alicia was determined to prove her innocence. Her professionalism was on the line. She did not want this matter to taint her tranting career. Frederick nodded. Alicia then stepped forward with the document in her hand. "Since you were adamant that you were the one who tranted this document and that I was the one who giarized your work, then there are several obvious technical mistakes in this document. Are you able to point out the mistakes that have been amended?" Alicia asked. It was impossible! She had read through the document before and it was the trantor''s job to trante the document, not to review it Even if there was a mistake, she could just stick to tranting it. Why did she edit the mistakes without permission? Wasn''t it clear that there was something going on? Chapter 360 Chapter 360 Was Alicia trying to deceive her or did she actually edit the mistakes? After giving it a thought, Liane said, "I''m a professional interpreter, unlike you, who doesn''t even have the slightest bit of professionalism! I did not edit the mistakes. I just tranted the document ording to what was written on it! I have no idea what mistakes you''re talking about!" Alicia waved the documents in her hand. "Yes, you are indeed a professional interpreter. You tranted the document even when the whole thing was wrong! However, things were different this time. The trantions were going to be used for a technical agreement. This agreement sent by the client obviously had certain errors, which would have been detrimental to ourpany and also today''s meeting..." "Maybe you noticed the error when you checked it! It doesn''t mean anything! I just tranted whatever that was written in the agreement and did not pay much attention to the details!" Liane interrupted. Liane tried her best to defend herself! "Yes, it does not mean anything. However, if I had not read through the agreement, it would be impossible for me to trante it. The first few pages of the agreement is all about ourpany''s WDW machine''s spring test. However, there were at least three pages of the agreement regarding the purchase of string-test. Though they might sound simr, the difference lies in "t" instead of "p". Those who did not realize it would brush it off as a typo. Although both of these are tests, they are also two different tests, using two different methods. Furthermore, these two items are two different models. I did my research and found out that ourpany did indeed have these products!" Alicia said. Alicia quickly turned to a page in the middle of the document. "However, the string test model does not belong to our department! I have specifically contacted Mr. Dick from Company CY to rify the error in this agreement. He informed me that there were no mistakes in the agreement and there is only the need for spring testing in the future. Therefore, strictly speaking, most of the contents stated in this agreement is regarding the string test that doesn''t belong to the sales scope of our department. In other words, this agreement should not be epted by our department at all! The agenda of this meeting should not be about the WDW machine, instead, it should be about the spring test!" Alicia took a deep breath before continuing. "Giselle informed me that she needed this document for a meeting by today and I realized that I was short on time. I had no idea if the meeting was in the morning or in the afternoon. Therefore, I added a parentheses to emphasize the word "stringtest". It turned out that it was not an error! Everyone can take a look! Miss Simon, did you encounter the same situation in the agreement that you''ve tranted, since you said that you''re a professional interpreter? What proof do you have that you were the one who tranted this agreement? If you are a professional, at least you should suggest that the string test teame to participate in the data review. Why didn''t you bring it up? Or do you have a deeper understanding of the string test machine? If you say that this is a typo, then this document should be a spring test, but I can find at least ten errors and one of them had been marked clearly! What do you have to say for yourself? Moreover, I have proof of the email I''ve sent to Mr. Dick." Liane''s face grew pale when she heard Alicia''s words. Frederick''s face immediately darkened as he threw a cold look at Giselle. "I want every one of you to write me a report! Thepany is not a ce for you to fight and scheme against each other! There are no shortage of capable employees or managers in thepany! There will be a 50% deduction on this year''s bonus. As for the three of you, you will not be getting any bonus this year! The meeting is dismissed! Get back to work!" Frederick roared. Just as he was about to step out of the conference room, he turned around to look at Alicia and said, "You,e with me!" Frederick turned around and strode away. Giselle and Liane lowered their heads in shame. The looked pale and ugly. Previously, Alicia would usually be on the receiving end of the looks of disdain from the people. However, everyone was staring at Liane and Giselle. Some of them tossed the documents on the table, while others were sighing. Some of them even scoffed. Their tones were filled with contempt and disdain. Alicia did not expect to have been framed or heard people gossiping about her although she had only been back for a few days. She felt that everyone was against her! Frederick turned around. She quickly swept her eyes over the entire room. When she saw that no one moved, Chet nodded at her. She then followed Frederick to his office. They kept a respectful distance from each other as they made their way to his office. When they entered the office, his secretary quickly ced several files on his table then excused herself and closed the door behind her. Frederick took off his suit jacket and tossed it on the massage chair. He turned around and nced at her, but did not say a word. As she fiddled with her hands, Alicia suddenly felt a trace of disdain from him. She raised her head at once, and stared back at him. Why was he staring at her like that? She was not the one who started it. Her eyes suddenly fell on a heart-shaped box which was ced on the table in the corner of the room. There was a beautiful bow tie on the box. Choctes! Alicia immediately recognized it at a nce. She immediately smiled. After arranging the documents on the table, Frederick sat down and said, "Come here!" Alicia trotted towards him but stopped to help him put away his suit jacket. "Hubby..." Frederick''s heart surged with warmth upon seeing her. He took her hand and motioned for her to sit on hisp. He then reached out for the box of choctes.N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. She knew it! Alicia immediately epted the gift with a smile on her face. "Thank you!" As soon as she opened it, she was met with choctes in all kinds of shapes and decided to choose a heart-shaped one. Alicia took a bite. It was rich and tasted like coffee. Frederick could not seem to wrap around his head about what happened just now as he held her in his arms. "What was all themotion about?" This little devil was a ma for trouble! She''d just onlye back to work, and she was already in n trouble! The office had always been calm and peaceful, but that had been broken the moment she joined. Though there weren''t any major issues, there were minor problems popping up every now and then! If he hadn''t made it back in time, she''d probably have been bullied again! "You have no idea! Here''s what happened..." Looking down, Alicia was furious. She had a feeling that the two of them must have plotted against her. She put the box of choctes aside and wrapped one hand around him. "Hubby, I think you should fire me! I don''t like this ce at all!" She felt as if she was being treated unfairly in thepany! "There you go again!" Frederick''s face darkened and he looked displeased. It was obvious that people were jealous of her! But if he let her go, he would be even more worried! Alicia pursed her lips and was a little unhappy. She popped a chocte into her mouth and chewed it hard. Then, she stood up from hisp. She snorted. "Ally." Alicia shoved his hand away and said, "Mr. Clements, is there anything else you would like me to do? If there is nothing else, I need to get back to work. I have a report that I need to work on!" Just as Frederick was about to say something, they heard a knock on the door, Alicia quickly stood on the opposite side of the table and Frederick quickly hid the choctes in his desk drawer. "Come in!" His secretary entered the office with a rectangr package in her hand as she said, "Mr. Clements, Kelsey Michaels, the manager of City & Tis waiting for you in the lounge." Chapter 361 Chapter 361 "Alright!" Frederick answered and took a nce at the clock. He remembered that there were many follow-ups to do today, so he turned around and searched through his stuff for the documents he needed. When Alicia saw that it was Frederick''s secretary, Doris, who entered the room, she unconsciously breathed a sigh of relief. In the presence of outsiders, even if they were familiar with each other, she felt the need to respect him. Just as she was about to excuse herself, Frederick suddenly spoke. "Doris, what are you holding?" Only then did Alicia notice that Doris was holding a rectangr box in her hand. She looked away and swallowed back her words. Judging by the looks of the packaging, it should be some sort of painting. Doris looked down at her hands and exined. "Oh, Mr. Clements, this package is for you! You''ve recently been on a business trip, so someone directly sent it to the office. The security guard brought it up to the office. I saw that it was for you, so I decided to bring it to you!" "For me? Who sent it?" Frederick was a little confused. He didn''t remember ordering anything recently, especially something so huge. "There''s only a shipping address and a phone number. There''s no other information on the sender, but it''s written.... private and confidential! Along with your name and the secretary office''s number!" After thinking for a while, Frederick spoke. "Put it down. Why don''t you go ahead and greet Mr. Michaels first? Can you also inform the director of the sales department and ask him to bring his technicians? I''ll be right there." "Yes!" Doris carefully ced the package by the wall, turned around, and left. Frederick stood up and briefly nced at Alicia. "Alright, don''t be stubborn! We''ll continue discussing thister. I''ll bring the choctes back for you. I still have a meetingter." "Oh..." Alicia nodded and remained motionless. Her eyes were still fixed on the package. She was obviously saying that she wanted to see what was in there before leaving! She did not know why, but she had a feeling that something wasn''t right with the package! After Frederick put on his suit jacket, he noticed that Alicia''s eyes were fixed on the package. "If you want to see what''s in it, go ahead." Alicia giggled and reached for a cutter from his desk. As soon as she turned around, Frederick suddenly said, "Wait!" He walked towards her, took the cutter from her hand and said, "Let me do it, lest you injure yourself again." He had no idea what was in the package. What if it was something dangerous? As Frederick thought about this, he walked over to the package and opened it. He took out the contents inside the package and realized that it looked like a painting. The painting was wrapped in bubble wrap as well as ayer of waterproof sheet. There was also a desant in the box. This showed that the sender was very attentive. Alicia took the cutter from his hand and ced it back on the table. When she saw that it was a painting, she assumed that it was a gift from someone else since the packaging was exquisite. She soon lost interest in it. Frederick had no clue who had sent this to him, so he carefully unwrapped the painting. As he unwrapped it, he discovered that it was a portrait painting. It was a simple painting. In fact, it was an oil painting portrait. The background of the painting was mainly white. It was a man in a suit with a handsome face, deep facial features, a cold charm with charming blue eyes, as well as a noble temperament. These traits were all vivid in the painting. Yes, it was a painting of him! A distinctive pair of eyes. If one were to look from afar, one would think his eyes were ck. However, it was actually dark blue-it ran in the Clements family. This painting was a half-body portrait. In the painting, he was wearing his usual ck suit. There was a signature in the lower right corner, a white jasmine flower, followed by a beautiful signature in a very artistic font - Danica! Did Danica paint this? Was she the one who sent this painting? Frederick was somewhat shocked. He wanted to quickly cover up the painting, but Alicia had already caught a glimpse of it. They looked at each other. Just as Frederick was about to say something, Alicia red at him and huffed! She strode for the door! Frederick did not expect that something like this would happen. He instinctively reached out and pulled her into his arms. "Ally! I did not expect her to send me this painting! I don''t even know what she meant... Don''t be mad. Why don''t I leave this to you? I need to get to the meeting." He shoved the painting into her arms and stroked her hair affectionately as he said, "Remember to help me throw the trash away." He looked at his watch, turned around, and gathered the documents he needed for the meeting. He added, "Also, remember to close the door." Before he went out, he leaned down and kissed her on the forehead. Frederick then made his way out of his office. He could not seem to get rid of the shock. The painting was extremely detailed and made with great effort. 1.n Although he had only seen it once, it wasparable to a photograph. Judging by the facial expressions, one could tell how detailed the painting was as well as how much effort the artist had put into the painting. If Frederick could feel it, naturally, so could Alicia. However, they were both shocked for different reasons. Alicia sat on the ground of Frederick''s office as she stared at the painting. She did not move for a long time. What was she supposed to do with this painting? Tear it up? Or destroy it? He had already seen it. What was the point if she tore it or destroyed it? He would probably miss it, and it would be on his mind! It was said that one would always yearn for something that does not belong to them. ng to UMS What did Danica mean? Was she subtly hinting that she wanted to snatch her husband? Alicia then put the painting back into the package and briefly cleaned up the mess. She even shifted the painting into a safer position, which was behind his desk. She only left once she finished tidying his office. Alicia returned to her desk with a gloomy face because of what happened in Frederick''s office. Her colleagues, who were busy gossiping, were instantly surprised when they saw the look on her face. Could it be that they had guessed wrongly? Why did Frederick ask her to go to his office? As their eyes met in the air, several colleagues made gestures at each other! Originally, her colleagues med Alicia for the deduction in this year''s bonus. However, at this moment, everyone turned their attention to Liane as she was the one who stirred up trouble! Alicia rested her head on the table and felt as if something was pressing on her chest. It had been the perfecteback, but why did she feel so upset? Alicia stared at herputer in a daze as she was about to begin typing out the report that Frederick had requested for everyone present at the meeting to submit. She could not stop thinking about the painting. Danica sure knew how to step on someone''s toe!N?vel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner. She clearly knew her intentions, but she could not destroy the painting! It really made her irritated. "Don''t be impulsive! Don''t be angry! Don''t be rash!" She closed her eyes and told herself, "You must not act rashly. Or else, you would allow her to strike!" Obviously, this time, Danica was ying mind games! In fact, the only way a woman could get closer to Frederick was by being sincere. Only then she would have a chance to stand by his side! However, there were too man int women like that, and it was hard to teff who he would favor. Chapter 362 Chapter 362 Alicia knew this well. At this moment, she felt that Danica was starting to y up to Frederick''s emotional side! She wanted nothing more than to ask this b*tch out so that she could have a good fight with her. However, her inner voice was saying otherwise. "You must not do it! Men are born with feelings, and they all sympathize with the weak. Especially weak women! Otherwise, why would there be so many mistresses in the world?" She opened her eyes and tried her best to suppress the surging emotions in her heart. She said to herself, "I''m clearly in a much better position than her. Why must I stoop down to her level and create so much fuss?" "I must do something about this, but it all depends on the level of fuss I create!" She muttered to herself. She had toe up with a way to solve this matter rather than venting out her frustrations by destroying the painting! She had to find a way to solve this once for all! Alicia then stared at the screen in front of her, with the word report staring back at her. She sat up straight and began typing away. On the other side, Frederick had finally returned to his office after the meeting. The first thing that caught his eyes when he entered the office was the painting. It was back in its initial packaging as it leaned against the wall neatly. He could not help but feeze when he saw the painting. Why didn''t she destroy the painting? Did she scribble over the painting or something? The corners of his mouth twitched slightly. Frederick walked towards the painting and unwrapped the painting. The painting was actually still intact, with not a single scratch. His heart was almost instantly overwhelmed by an unspeakable emotion. She didn''t... Sure enough, Alicia''s not like the other women! A trace of unspeakable guilt emerged in his heart in an instant as he thought to himself, "What am I going to do with this painting?" He frowned and was in dilemma when Doris came in with a pile of documents in her hands. She said, "Mr. Clements, these are the notes from the meeting just now. There are also some documents from various departments that need your approval!" "Alright." He motioned for Doris to ce the documents on his table. Then, he pointed to the painting and instructed, "Doris, can you please help me pack up that painting? And also put it somewhere unimportant." He just did not know what to do with the painting! "By the way, can you go collect the International Department''s reports tomorrow? I want to go through them." "Yes, Mr. Clements! If there''s nothing else, I''ll excuse myself first." As soon as Alicia heard the bell ring that signaled the end of the workday, she quickly packed up her things. After experiencing what had happened, she realized one thing. If she didn''t try to please anyone, she would not have gotten into so much trouble! Originally, the day should have been happy. But because of thepany''s matter, she was so upset that she wanted to go ballistic! Although Alicia left the office early, she did not feel like heading home. She had tried to contact a few of her friends, but they were all busy, so she had nowhere to go. Alicia was really annoyed, so she decided to drive straight to the arcade. As soon as she arrived, she quickly exchanged her money for tokens. Unexpectedly, when she looked up, she saw that Marshall was also there. She quickly made her way over to Marshall and greeted him. "Doctor rk? What a coincidence! What are you doing here so early?" It seemed that Marshall did not expect to bump into her. He was stunned for a moment, and then he caught a glimpse of the shining diamond ring on her ring finger. He withdrew his gaze and then continued on with his game. It was obvious that he was trying to ignore her. Alicia''s hand was still hanging in mid-air. She also saw the diamond ring on her ring finger. With a sh of realization, she suddenly realized something and turned to Marshall unconsciously. Was he in a bad mood? Was he not happy to see her? She did not give him a heads up about Frederick on the day she went to pick up her father from the nursing home. Unexpectedly, the two men met each other on that day. His cold and strange attitude suddenly shed in her mind, and Alicia felt that something was amiss. She had handled this matter pretty hastily. She should have handled it better! Was he angry with her because of this matter, or because he knew that her husband was Frederick?This content belongs to N?/velDra/ma.Org . Why did she have a feeling that it was thetter? She had always been grateful to him, but now there was a tinge of guilt and regret. Regardless of whether she was grateful or sorry for him, she was at a loss and did not know what to say. Originally, she was in a foul mood, but when Marshall ignored her, her mood became even worse. She did not say a word. She turned around and chose a w machine furthest away from him. She did not know why, but she felt as if she was about to lose this friend. It was upsetting. Her skills on the w machine were mediocre. This time, she could not even catch a single one. In the blink of an eye, she had nearly used up fifty dors worth of tokens. Just as she picked up herst two tokens, she heard a familiar voice behind her, "Are you really nning on heading home empty-handed? Why don''t you calm down and try again?" She knew that there was no chance for her to win a toy as she was down to herst two tokens, but she was touched that he was willing to talk to her. "You''re not mad at me anymore? You''re willing to talk to me?" Marshall let out a faint sigh and nodded with a smile, "I don''t me you. I''m sorry. I was in a bad mood earlier." Alicia shook her head dismissively and smiled. "Marshall, I''ve always been grateful for you. I''m grateful for everything you''ve done for my father! I''m grateful that you were willing to apany me to y the w machine whenever I was down. In my heart, I''ve always treated you as my best friend and someone whom I can trust!" Alicia subconsciously brushed the ring on her finger. She did not know whether she should ask him or whether she should talk about this matter. As she was wondering, Marshall suddenly spoke. el "I had to admit that I was unhappy because I do indeed like you! I liked you from the moment I first saw you. I even took advantage of my position just to see you. But it seemed that I was toote. God didn''t even give me the chance to court you, and now you''re married! You''re married to such an outstanding man." Content belongs to He was indeed no match for Frederick. Hecked self-confidence just by taking one look at Frederick! "Marshall, I''m sorry! I didn''t know... I didn''t mean to hide anything from you or take advantage of you. I was already married when we first met. Up until now, we''re still getting used to being married. So, I don''t know how..." She anxiously wanted to rify the matter but was at a loss for what to do. For a moment, her mind was in a state of chaos. "I understand. You''ve actually mentioned it to me, but I didn''t take it seriously!" He could vaguely feel that their marriage was unusual, but at the same time, he could also sense the love between them. At least at the moment when they picked up Alicia''s father from the nursing home, they only had each other in their eyes! Instead of saying that he was mad with her, it might be better to say that he was angry with himself. He was so focused on helping her find a solution to help her father get out of thea that hepletely forgot to express his love to her. He had missed out on the chance. At this moment, he had figured it out. After all, it was toote. He felt that it was still good to have her as a friend! "That''s why..." Marshall smiled. "I am not mad at you. You''re a friend worth keeping! I will treat you as my sister in the future. You can continue to trust me! Which doll do you want? I will help you to win one. If you miss this chance, there won''t be another." Alicia''s heart was at ease when she saw that he had figured everything out. After looking around, she was also quite bold and straightforward. "I want the two little monkeys with butterflies! One in red, one in blue! Let''s each have one. From now on, we will be besties!" By the time they parted way, there was a little monkey in each of their hands. Alicia shook hands with Marshall sincerely as she said, "Thank you!" They smiled at each other, grateful to have cleared the air between them. Then, the two of them parted ways. Chapter 363 Chapter 363 By the time Alicia arrived home, it was a little past seven in the evening. She was shaking the toy monkey by its tail in her hands, feeling much happier than she did in the day. Just as she was about to head upstairs, she heard someone unlocking the front door. She turned around and was met with Frederick, holding a bouquet of lilies in one hand and a box of chocte in the other. As soon as their eyes met, Frederick smiled while Alicia pouted back at him. He walked towards her and handed her the bouquet of lilies. Then, he lowered his head and pecked her on her cheeks. Alicia snorted whilst she nced at him. Her tone was cold. "Have you eaten yet?" Frederick held her with one hand and smiled back at her. "I haven''t had anything since lunchtime. I''m about to starve to death!" She knew that when he was busy, he would not have the time to eat. But when she saw him grinning cheekily, she thought that he deliberately said it to win her sympathy. Alicia pursed her lips. "It''s better that you starve to death! That way, there would be one less mouth to feed!" Lest to irritate her! Just as she was about to turn around and walk away, she heard his stomach growling. Immediately, she turned back around.This content belongs to N?/velDra/ma.Org . "Tonight... we''ll go on a diet! I''ll make some noodles." When Frederick saw how awkward she looked, he reached out and gently pinched her cheeks with a smile. "Whatever you say!" As soon as Alicia put her things away, her phone suddenly rang. She picked it up and greeted, "Grandma!" It was Mrs. Clements who called to ask whether she had her dinner yet and invited her over to have a reunion dinner. She also informed Alicia that she had bought her a gift and that she shoulde over and collect it. As soon as Alicia hung up the phone, they both hopped into the car and made their way to Mrs. Clements'' house. When they arrived at the door, Mrs. Clements and Miranda came rushing out to greet them. However, when Mrs. Clement saw Frederick, she asked, "Oh, are you not busy tonight?" Frederick could not help but roll his eyes when he saw the look of disdain on his grandmother''s face. "Grandma, do you not want to see me? Which of us is your true biological grandchild?" Alicia and Mrs. Clements spoke on the phone for more than ten minutes, yet they did not even mention his name! He came over to have a meal, and this was the reaction he got? Miranda smiled mischievously and then took the gift box from Frederick''s hand as she said, "Master Frederick, pleasee in! Dinner will be served soon!" Alicia reached out and linked her arm with Mrs. Clements''. She smiled brightly as she spoke. "Grandma, when did youe back? I missed you so much! I was about to cook some noodles when I received your call! I''m d that you invited us over for dinner." "I just got home. I called you as soon as I arrived. I haven''t even settled down! I bought you a small golden statue for you. It''s to keep you safe!" They spoke as they walked. Before they knew it, they had arrived at the dining table. Frederick shook his head when he saw the two women in front of him engaged in a conversation. His gaze was extremely gentle. Soon, the dishes were served on the table. There were several vegetarian dishes as well as fish and some soup. These were all Alicia''s favorite dishes. As Alicia swept her eyes across the table, she knew that Mrs. Clements had specifically asked the chef to prepare them. Thest dish to be served was a steak dish, which she guessed was for Frederick. As soon as all the food was served, they picked up their cutlery and began eating. They ate and chatted casually. Alicia was excited when Mrs. Clements told them all about her trip. "Grandma, you''re going on another trip in two days?" "Yes, we want to visit as many ces as we can while we are still able to. I feel much more lively being outsidepared to being cooped at home! took some photos, and we also got to dance at that famous square It was so much fun! However, we''ve been away from home for a little too long and were feeling a little homesick. We''ve already made ns to do it again next month. It''s warm andfortable. When winteres around, we would onlyze about at home!" Mrs. Clements pointed at the food on the table, "Don''t stop. Both of you have to eat more. Don''t be polite at my ce! If you want to eat anything in the future, tell me!" "Alright!" Alicia picked up another slice of fish and ced it on her te. Frederick was afraid that it would not be conducive to her recovery process if she ate too much. He said, "Alicia, you can only have a little to satisfy your cravings. Don''t be too greedy!" "Oh..." After replying, Alicia said to Mrs. Clements in a low voice, "Grandma, can you please stop him?" Suddenly, Mrs. Clementsughed out loud, "I''m so d to see you guys like this! However, Frederick''s right! You cannot be too greedy although there is so much good food on the table!" Even though she was away on her trip, she knew what had happened! In fact, this time, she came back just to visit Alicia. But from the moment Alicia and Frederick stepped into the house, all they talked about were happy matters. They did not mention anything about the Clements family or Alicia being shot. What''s more, Alicia acted the same as before. If she saw unfinished housework, she would always offer to help. Mrs. Clements was deeply moved by her! After dinner, Alicia went into the kitchen to cut some fruits and then brought them out to the living room. The three of them sat on the couch and chatted for a long time. Soon after, Mrs. Clements brought out the gold statue that she had bought for Alicia. Alicia was shocked when she saw it. She thought it was something she could wear around her neck, but she did not expect that it''d be a 20-metre tall golden Jesus statue. "Grandma, I''m going to have to put this at home. Won''t it attract thieves?" How much was it worth? "You''re right! When I made the reservation, I had to arrange for someone to send it to the house!" After thinking for a while, Mrs. Clements said, "It''s simple. Why don''t you ask Frederick to build a secret room, especially for you? That way, it''ll be safe!" She patted Alicia''s hand. "Ally, Frederick is lucky to have met you! Thank you for everything you''ve done for him. I''ll only ept you as my granddaughter-iw! If anything happens in the future, or if you have any difficulties, you''ve got to tell me. As long as I''m alive, you''ll be the granddaughter-inw of my family! If Frederick dares to offend you, I''ll never forgive him!" "Grandma, I know that you love me the most! Not only that, you treat me the best!" Alicia had a feeling that Mrs. Clements knew something. So, she smiled and said, "Frederick has been great to me. He doesn''t dare to bully me!" Mrs. Clements then looked at Frederick. "Don''t think that I don''t know about your mess! You ought to deal with it as soon as possible! And also, do not simply let anyone into your home!" Frederick knew what his grandmother was talking about. He nodded solemnly, "Grandma, I know! We''re going to have our wedding in October." It was not until ten o''clock that the two of them got up and were ready to leave. Before heading home for the night, Mrs. Clements deliberately asked Miranda to take Alicia to the storeroom to see if there was anything she liked. She spoke seriously to Frederick. "Frederick, you should be careful when you deal with outsiders in the future. Don''t be too cruel. You should at least reserve some leeway for others If you force others to a dead end, how can they leave alternative? You should pay more attention to your safety! We current status, you should have more experience than me. Life is the same for everyone, regardless of status. Why do you think Alicia''s so brave? Don''t let her down! In your life, you will most likely never meet another person who is willing to do such a thing for you! You should cherish her. You know, gold will always shine but don''t take it for granted. If you let go of it, you might never know its true value. You only have one chance. Do you understand?" "Grandma, don''t worry! I will not do anything to upset Ally." While they were talking, Alicia ran out with a big doll in her arms as she said, "Grandma, why do you have this in your home? I like it. Can I please have it?" Chapter 364 Chapter 364 There were many other valuable things she could have chosen from the storeroom, but instead, she chose a doll. Mrs. Clements and Frederick could not help but smile at that. "What a kid! If you want it, you can have it. It''s gettingte, and you should go back and rest! Frederick, be careful on the road!" As soon as they got into the car, Alicia poured out the contents in the bag and took out a rag doll in a red dress, which was delicately embroidered with a vivid look. It was quite cute. They did not talk during the short journey home. When they returned home, both of them were in a good mood because of Mrs. Clements'' words. Alicia took a shower and climbed onto the bed. Then she threw herself into Frederick''s arms and said, "Hubby..." He wrapped one hand around her waist, deliberately avoiding contact with her wound. His eyes were closed lightly. "Yes?" "Fire me, alright?" Frederick''s eyes suddenly flew open. He stared at her for two seconds before he asked, "Why are you bringing this up again?" "If I stay in Soaver International any longer, my reputation will be ruined, and your staff will leave thepany. It will be bad for everyone, won''t it? How about this? Why don''t you fire me so that I can go and cause trouble in otherpanies?" Alicia felt that the atmosphere and situation had improved after their trip to Mrs. Clements'' ce. She ced a hand on his chest, her soft body twisting and turning. "Frederick, you have no idea how I''ve been treated in Soaver International... I''m already getting weird stares when I went on medical leave for two weeks and did not get fired. People are gossiping about me. They called me a vixen and said that I hooked up with you for money. As a result, I was forced to terminate my pregnancy! Look, ever since I started working in the International Affairs Department, a department with an excellent track record, you''ve lost one employee, requested for your employees to reflect on themselves, and you''ve already deducted their bonus..." Alicia was drawing little circles with her fingers on his chest as she racked her brains. "If I continue staying in Soaver International, your employees will stage a walkout, and I''ll be the only one left in the entire department. So... can you please let me resign?" Alicia wasing up with all sorts of reasons, but she did not notice that her actions had made his thoughts drift further and further away. "Frederick, can you please think about it?" She felt that what she said was quite reasonable! "I will consider it!" Frederick''s voice sounded a little hoarse. The weariness that he was feeling was almost reced by a lustful aura in an instant. "However, it depends on your performance!" "Huh?" What else did she need to do? Her reputation was already damaged! Before Alicia could react, she was already pressed onto the bed by him. But Frederick had ced his hand between the bed and her wound as a cushion to prevent friction. All of a sudden, Alicia blushed. She did not know whether she was mad or shy. She yelled, "Hubby!" "I''ll be gentle..." Frederick gently leaned down and kissed her passionately on her lips. Alicia obviously felt something as her heart slightly throbbed. She did not refuse his kiss as they entangled with each other passionately. He had waited for a long time. Once he opened the floodgates, nothing was able to stop him. But he was afraid that it would affect her recovery, so he did not dare to go too far. Although he was relieved that he could finally kiss her, he had to stop even though he did not want to. Even so, after what happened, he still felt a little guilty. As soon as they pulled apart, he pulled her into his arms. "Did I hurt you? Do you feel anything on your wound?" Alicia shook her head. In fact, she felt great. In the past, she was disgusted at the thought of sex. However, it was really lovely to do it with the person she loved. Alicia rested her head on his chest and listened to his heartbeat. She could not help but hug him back tightly and whisper, "I feel good!" Frederick then lowered his head and kissed her forehead. They whispered intimate words to each other, and then they fell into deep slumber. After that day, she thought that she had hope. But three dayster, Alicia realized that he was a liar! She was now back at the office again. She sat at her desk with herputer turned on as she scribbled a bunch of crosses on a piece of paper. That b*stard! He went back on his words! He was such a liar! As anger stirred within her, her desk phone rang suddenly. She picked up and said, "Hello, this is the international affairs department. May I know who you are looking for?" "Ally...." When Alicia heard Frederick''s familiar voice, she rolled her eyes and then said respectfully, "What can I do for you, Mr. Clements?" "Come up and have lunch with me! I''ll make you..." "Oh, sure! If there''s nothing else, I''m going to hang up now!" Before Frederick could even finish his words, she had already hung up the phone. She smirked and continued scribbling on the piece of paper as she muttered to herself. "What''s the use of pleasing me now? You''re such a liar! I will never trust you anymore!" Although she was sullen,pared to the food in the canteen, she would much rather have whatever Frederick had prepared for her. However, she did not dare to go up to his office too frequently. She waited until all of her colleagues went out for lunch before making her way up to Frederick''s office. Alicia arrived on the floor of Frederick''s office and had to walk past his secretary''s desk. However, before she even spoke, she saw another package that looked like a painting at the corner, behind the desk. At this time, Doris so happened to have returned to her desk after using the restroom. She greeted, "Miss nchard, fancy seeing you here!" "Hello, Doris! Is...is that for Mr. Clements? Should I bring it in to him?" Just as Doris was wondering what she was referring to, she suddenly remembered. "Ah, yes, another package has arrived for Mr. Clements! It totally slipped my mind. Thank you!" Another one? Had he been receiving many packages recently? Alicia walked over to pick up the package and examined it. It was simr to thest package. It had no information about the sender except for a phone number. She smiled and pretended to speak casually. "This looks exactly like the previous one! It''s the second of its kind, right?"N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. "It''s the third! We received another one two days ago. I have no idea what''s inside. I''m not sure whether. Mr. Clements knows what''s inside He merely asked me to keep it away in the storeroom! Since it''s most likely the same thing, maybe should put it in the storeroom straightaway." "Oh, I''ll head inside first, then!" Alicia waved her hand with a smile. Then she walked towards the office with the painting in her arms. It had only been a few days, and this was already the third painting he had received! When she got to the door of Frederick''s office, she noticed that the door was left ajar just as she was about to reach out to knock on the door. She pushed the door open and walked in, yet the room was empty. Wasn''t Frederick around? After Alicia entered the office and closed the door behind her, she quickly reached out for the cutter and opened the package. It was exactly what she thought it was! It was another detailed portrait painting of Frederick. But this time, he was wearing a casual blue shirt His eyes were a little darker than in the previous painting, and his expression was also rxed. It was different from the cold and solemn expression she sawst time but still extremely detailed! It had to be said that that woman painted every single one of his facial expressions very well. It was just that Alicia had no idea what expression she drew of him in the second painting. Chapter 365 Chapter 365 After thinking about it for a while, Alicia could guess that Danica wanted to paint different sides of Frederick, as well as outfits that he wore! Did she want to send him a full set? Perhaps the next one would be one of him in his pyjamas! Danica wanted to use this method to tell Frederick that he was engraved in her heart and mind. That was why she could urately capture every single emotion of his. Alicia stared at the painting as if she was looking at the man she loved. She began to feel an indescribable feeling surge through her. The more she looked at it, the more she felt that something was fishy. However, she could not pinpoint what was wrong. This time, she was much calmerpared to the first time when she saw the first painting. When she saw the first painting, she was shocked. She had no clue for how long this was going to go on and what the woman''s next move is going to be. Alicia inadvertently averted her gaze, then paused on the painting. This... She lifted the painting to her line of sight. Through the ss, she rubbed it hard, and a thought shed through her mind. She couldn''t help but smile a little. So that was how it was! Frederick had been waiting for an important fax document. When he entered the office, he was met with Alicia kneeling on the ground. He saw that there was another painting of him leaning on the wall opposite her. Frederick was stunned. "Another one? Is that woman nning to be my personal painter now that she has been kicked out of the Painters Association?" Frederick joked as he walked towards his desk. He ced the documents in his hand into the desk drawer, then picked up the phone. "My office''s fax machine is broken. Can you send someone toe and look at it after lunch? Someone from the Seiya Company will be faxing over some documents at two o''clock in the afternoon. It''s a copy of an agreement. Please keep an eye out for me!" After hanging up, he walked over. "I ordered eggnts, tomatoes, beef, and a fruit tter. Is there anything else you would like to eat?" Frederick pulled Alicia to her feet and nced at her. He frowned, "It seems like giving her the cold shoulder doesn''t work! I wonder for how long this is going to go on. Why didn''t you destroy it?" Alicia tilted her head and gave him a sidelong nce. She asked, "Then why didn''t you destroy it?" Doris informed her that he asked her to stash it away in the storeroom! Frederick chuckled and pulled her further into his office, "If I destroyed it, it means that I epted it. Whether I like it or not, doesn''t it mean that I appreciate her kindness?" He did not want to deal with it at first because he did not want to get involved. Therefore, he did not touch the painting, nor did he call her to stop sending him the paintings. Calling her would lead to leaving behind some threads. Moreover, he did not like to owe anyone any favors, especially this kind of favor. He would rather ignore the painting and hope that she understood his message! But he did not expect that she would directly send him paintings, and she even sent them so frequently without his consent! The strangest thing was, except for sending him paintings, she did not request for him to do anything else. She did not even call him. Since she stayed put, he didn''t dare to touch these paintings. He feared that she would contact him for these paintings and cling to him in the future! "I have no idea why she is doing this. I don''t know whether it''s appropriate to return the painting or burn it once and for all!" He held Alicia''s hand and exined. Then, he squeezed her hand tightly as he spoke, "It doesn''t matter what sort of painting or how many paintings she sends to me. It will not change anything! If I refused her painting, I am getting involved as well. It''s not much better than ignoring it! Since you are so smart, do you think you can help me toe up with an appropriate solution?" The two of them usually chatted about their daily lives, so it was natural for them to hold the same views on certain things. After thinking for a few seconds, Alicia tilted her head. "I suddenly realised that I made a mistake!" "What?" "Frederick, are you telling me that I should not havee up to have lunch?" Should she have ignored him to express her protest? Frederick was a little speechless. He thought to himself, "She was jumping the gun, wasn''t she?" Just as he was about to say something, someone suddenly knocked on the door. Frederick went to answer the door while Alicia used the restroom. After a while, Frederick came in with their take-out and ced it on the table. They began to eat. Alicia had always been passionate when it came to food. She enjoyed eating freshly cooked food. At the same time, she did not stop thinking. Frederick knew that Alicia had the habit of having an afternoon nap. So, as soon as they were done with their lunch, heid down with her on the bed and said, "Why don''t you take a nap? I''ll wake you up five minutes before lunchtime is over!" "Alright!" Alicia had specially brought an extra set of bed sheets that she normally spread out over the bed because she had make-up on and was wearing suit. With him by her side, she felt a strange sense of security. As soon as they set the rm, they both fell asleep. When Frederick''s phone began ring, his eyes flew open. He calmed down and looked at the time before slowly waking her up. Alicia was afraid that she would bump into her colleagues when she walked out of Frederick''s office. So she picked up some documents written in Russian before she el.ne headed out the door. As soon as she was about to open the door a thought shed across her mind. She turned around. "Mr. Clements..." Frederick looked up at her nkly and heard Alicia say, "For your peace of mind, I think it''s better if you hang up the painting! It is a wonderful painting after all. It''s worth admiring!" What did that mean? By the time Frederick came to his senses, Alicia had already opened the door and strode out. It was as if she had dropped a bomb. For a long time, Frederick''s heart was tense. His eyes fell on the painting in the corner of the room and did not move for a long time. Mr. Clements? She''d referred to him as Mr. Clements? Was she trying out some reverse psychology stuff? Or was she mad at him again? Or was she trying to tell him something? Frederick felt goosebumps all over. He was on pins and needles. Soon, Doris came into his office to give him an update on his afternoon schedule. Frederick was absent-minded as Doris reported his schedule. He then said, "Okay, got it!" As he spoke, he signed the document that she had ced on his table and then handed it back to her, waving a dismissive hand. As soon as Doris turned around and was about to leave the office, she saw the painting, still wrapped, in the corner of the room. But this time around, it was roughly covered up. She turned around and asked Frederick,This content belongs to N?/velDra/ma.Org . "Mr. Clements, do you want me to put this painting in the storeroom as well?" Frederick returned to his senses when he heard Doris''s question. After thinking for a while, he said, "No. I will deal with itter!" After Doris closed the door, he felt goosebumps all over again. Should he follow Alicia''s instructions or should he continue ignoring the paintings? Why''d she have to drop such a bomb before leaving? Frederick genuinely did not know how to deal with Danica at the moment. He felt as if he was facing a great enemy. He was afraid that one wrong decision would be like adding fuel to the fire. He picked up his phone and texted Alicia, "Alicia, what did you mean just now?" On the other side, Alicia stared at her phone and typed out the word, "You''re such an idiot!" She meant what she said! Did he not understand her words at all? He might as well die of stupidity! Frederick was even more confused when he received her reply. She called him dumb! He was in doubt. He did not dare to handle it without authorisation. He carried the painting and ced it in the corner of the office, out of his sight. Soon, Doris brought him the fax documents, Buring the meeting, Frederick was absentminded and could not help but think about what Alicia''s words meant. As he fiddled with his phone, he subconsciously scrolled to her number and sent her a message. "Alicia?" It was impossible for him to grasp a woman''s heart. His heart was filled with tension! What did Alicia''s words mean? Chapter 366 Chapter 366 Before he could finish typing out his question, he received a text from her, "I''m busy. I''m very busy. Do not disturb me. My colleagues are here." Frederick put down his phone and frowned sullenly when he read her message. He pitifully replied to her. "Text me when you''re free!" His slight action made all the people around him break out in a cold sweat. In an instant, the atmosphere in the conference room turned serious. However, he never received any reply from Alicia after he sent out his message. Did the International Affairs Department really have so many things to do? She had returned only for a short time, but she literally had no free time! Whenever he looked for her, regardless of whether he called her or texted her, she would always say that she was busy! "These are roughly the terms for the development this time except for the third one. There is still a little dispute on that. Is there anything anyone would like to add on?" As soon as the technology director''s words fell, Giselle spoke. "Is there any way we cane up with one generic version that consists of both Spanish and English? That way, it would be much better for the users! If that''s the case, there is no need for us toe up with two sets of trantions. Even if the users request for bothnguages, we will not need to trouble two departments." The senior engineer nodded his head. "We have long considered this and had even tried it out. Therge number of resources we have is different. Softwares with many interface buttons can''t show the entire word because some Spanish words are a little too long. If it is not fully disyed, it might cause a hindrance. English is fine. The key is that the integrated version requires arger database, which is at least double the current size. When we have arger database, it will affect the running process. Secondly, there would be more errors, triggering the chaos in the software and causing the failure of the operation! For the products with precision requirements, we have to make sure that it is efficient. Moreover, now that the state is sending out the test standards, some equipment from small factories to be sold will have to go through inspection before it can be used. However, many small workshops don''t have qualified personnel. The fixed operators also hope for the machine to be simple as it will be easier to learn and master. Therefore, I agree with the generic version! From the backstage operation, we can set a total scale management system that doesn''t need the softwarew enforcement program. It can be directly built after the matching host is set up to make it simple for the user. I agree with this method!" After he finished speaking, all of the staff present turned to look at Frederick. Taking into ount their exchange, Frederick spoke up. "Well, let''se up with a n for the approved project. Regarding the third point, we''ll leave it out for now and discuss itter. Dismissed!" He stood up and suddenly thought of something. "Giselle,e to my office!" When he arrived at his office, he discussed some matters with Chet before he turned his attention to Giselle. "Are you giving your department a lot of worktely? I''ve been hearing manyints! By the way, how''s Alicia nchard''s recent performance? She just recovered from her sickness. You shouldn''t be giving her too much work." "What?" Giselle widened her eyes in shock. "Mr. Clements, you must have heard wrongly! This month, our main focus is on promoting the WDW new product. At present, we haven''t had much luck with the new products, but we are working hard. After thest incident, we have all reflected on ourselves. As we haven''t been busytely, I haven''t arranged anything for Miss nchard. She''s still learning the ropes. Thest time I gave her a document to trante, she took two days to trante three lines. It was urgent, so I took it back and did it on my own. After that, I was afraid that she would dy our work, so I dared not arrange any more work for her." Alicia had almost nothing to do. How could her workload be reduced further? Giselle was rather confused. What did Mr. Clements mean? Why did he seem to pay so much attention to Alicia? "You mean that she... has a lot of free time?" But just now... She wasn''t busy causing trouble for him, was she? "Yes! Mr. Clements, I am not being arrogant nor intolerant. To be honest, a delicate woman like Alicia is not suited for a fast-paced environment such as the International Affairs Departmel She is not efficient at all! There''s always bound to be ws with her work. I don''t dare to arrange any work for her at all!" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Giselle was harsh with her words. Deep down, she was furious. She had never been scolded ever since she joined thepany. But thest time, she was scolded publicly and even asked to submit a review of herself. She''d been humiliated, and it was all because of Alicia! Now, those people who she had once criticized wereughing at her! Giselle felt humiliated at the thought of it.This content belongs to N?/velDra/ma.Org . "Alright, I got it. I''ll look into that matter!" His initial n was to ask Giselle to go easy on Alicia, but things were always out of his expectations. After thinking about it, Frederick said, "Regarding your department, if you guys do well in the second half of the year, I will restore all rewards and benefits! It takes a lot of effort to train up a new employee. Ift have the time, I will talk to Alicia about this." "Yes, Mr. Clements!" "Alright then, you can leave now." As soon as Giselle left his office, Frederick suddenly remembered the time when he asked all of his employees to submit a review. He flipped through the folders on his desk and managed to find the stack of reviews. After searching the pile of reviews, he finally managed to find Alicia''s. He took the paper out of the folder and scoffed. Just then, Chet entered his office with some documents in his hands. He lowered his head and looked at himself. Confused, he asked, "What''s wrong?" Frederick then tossed Alicia''s review over to Chet. Chet could not help butugh out loud. The only words on her review paper were the word "review", bolded and in capital letters. The first line was "I have thoroughly reflected on myself", with the words "thoroughly reflected" written in the middle repeatedly. Thest line read, "I reflected on myself a hundred times." At the bottom was Alicia''s elegant signature. There wasn''t any need to count the words. It was obvious that "reflected" was repeated a hundred times! This woman was a little interesting! "Frederick, she''s not afraid that you will fire her?" "She''s very eager for me to fire her!" Frederick scoffed and then smiled. "Frederick, this document needs your signature. Next Tuesday, Mr. Nn from the Yoker Trading Group will being over. He is not very popr. He''s a dirty old pervert. I''m afraid the women from East Bannpool can''t handle him!" Chapter 367 Chapter 367 "Understood. I will find a suitable choice for him. By the way, we have found a suitable doctor, and he will be heading over to the Crouch family in two days. Aside from that, we have progress! I believe the summons from the court will arrive soon." Frederick nodded. "Alright. Be sure not to leave any traces. Don''t get us into any trouble! By the way, have you found Lindsay''s boyfriend?" "Don''t worry. I''ve managed to find two of them. One is called Rowan Efron, 35 years old, working as an ountant. He''s currently single. He''s recently applied for a loan to purchase a secondhand 50 square meter apartment. I''m sure you can imagine his current situation. He''s just moved to Casterwich City this year. The other one is called Tommy Sargent, and he''s roughly in the same situation as Rowan. He used to run a mini- market, and he even owned an apartment that''s estimated to be worth millions. However, his life has taken a devastating decline, and he is now living in poverty. I guess that most of his money has been scammed by Lindsay, and these two idiots are stillpletely in the dark. I have no idea what''s going on in their minds. They are not getting any younger, yet they don''t want to get married. Moreover, they still seem to be looking for Lindsay, unable to get her out of their minds even though she cheated them. Are they stupid or what?" "It''s hard to say. It''s a waste of a good name! Find a way to get them to meet each other. When the Crouch family matters are exposed, they will naturally know what to do." Frederick narrowed his cold eyes. "This is such an interesting story about the Crouch family. We must not waste it. Why don''t you inform the reporters to keep a close eye on this story? That way, they would be able to make some money off of this news." In the Crouch family household, Lindsay was cooped up in her own room at this moment. She browsed articles on the inte and contacted people who were familiar with the Clements family, asking them about recent news. What the h*ll was going on? Why wasn''t there any news about that b*tch? ording to her sources, she was sure that they had received the thing she had sent. Which family, who cared about their reputation, would tolerate such a woman? At this time, shouldn''t Alicia be in the headlines? Hallie had such bad timing. Why was she grabbing the headlines at this moment? Lindsay was pissed! She gritted her teeth as she paced back and forth in the room. She was fuming. At the thought of Jeremy''spany''s current situation, she felt that it was the perfect time for her to perform. When she saw that it was a little past three o''clock, she tidied herself, went to take a quick shower, and dressed up. In the evening, she was nning to bring him some fruits and food. As soon as she headed downstairs, she went into the kitchen and instructed the chefs. When she came out from the kitchen, she saw her stepmother, Donna, sitting on the couch as she ate some nuts while staring at her. In the family, they did not get along well with each other. Everyone knew that, but usually, they minded their own business and kept to themselves. Lindsay had nothing to do, so she walked over to the couch and asked the servants to bring her a cup of coffee. As soon as she picked up the cup of coffee, she saw a servant bringing over lipstick and a mirror. Lindsay was quite surprised. She took a sip of coffee. She couldn''t help asking, "What''s the matter? Are there guestsing?" Donna was already married and was a mother. Why did she care about how she looked? Did she think that people liked her? She was such a flirt! No matter what, there were other younger women in the house, like herself! "Oh, he''s not really a guest! Doctor Andrews, our family physician, had an emergency. He informed us that something happened back home and he needed to head back. He rmended his friend, Doctor ire. We heard that he is quite famous. In short, he''s an excellent doctor. He called this morning and told us that he wasing over to familiarize himself with the surroundings. Since he ising, he would do a blood test, and most importantly, a vine. He informed me that there''s a new infection circting, simr to the flu. It''s pretty serious. Once infected, there would be no cure. Someone in the vicinity of Casterwich City had died due to the infection. He called me and said that his hospital had just received a batch of vines. At least, we would be inocted. It cost 50,000 dors per vine. He said he would bring the vines, and it''s up to us to decide. s! Who knows? He said it as if it was so serious. He probably wants to makeN?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. money off of us!" She put on her lipstick and then observed herself in the mirror. She pursed her lips before continuing. "But then again, it''s better to be safe than sorry. It''s just a small sum, so there is no need for us to take such a risk. I''ve called your father, and he said the same thing! He will try his best to rush back home. He has not been feeling too welltely. Content Lindsay straightened up in her seat, and her expression turned a little dark. Why had they suddenly changed the family doctor? Could it be that Doctor Andrews wanted to flee as soon as he made enough money? She subconsciously looked at her watch, then picked up her phone to text Doctor Andrews, "What''s the situation? Are you fooling me?" She sent him several messages but did not get a single reply. Just as Lindsay was about to call him, she received his reply, "Don''t worry! He''s one of us." After receiving the reply, she calmed down. "Why does he need to do a blood test? Don''t we usually need to be on an empty stomach before we do any blood tests? You just ate nuts, and I just had coffee!" "He wants to test whether we contracted the infectious disease. It probably does not affect our blood test." While they were talking, the butler came in and reported, "Madam Donna, Miss Lindsay, there''s an ambnce at the door. They said that they had made an appointment with you." At the same time, three doctors dressed inb coats entered the house. The leader of the group was indeed a good-looking man. However, he did not look like the same person in the picture Donna had seen. "You''re not Doctor ire. Who are you?" The man handed over his name card. "You must be Mrs. Crouch! I am Doctor ire''s colleague, Fabian Fisher. He was treating a patient that had contracted the infectious disease, and he doesn''t know whether he was infected. He did not want to spread the virus, so he will not be leaving the hospital for three days. He told me that he has made an appointment with you, so he asked me to rece him. This is my medical license. It has my phone number as well as my job, code. You can cross-check it with the medical board if you''d like. If you have any objections, you can make an appointment with him three dayster, and I will leave immediately. But due to the infectious disease circting, I purposely brought some disinfectant in the ambnce so that I can thoroughly disinfect your house to prevent the elderly and the kids from harm. They are the group prone to the disease. There are 48 children already showing the symptoms, and they are waiting for their diagnosis..." Donna asked the butler to do a background check on Fabian, and he was indeed a real doctor. Terror coursed through Donna''s veins as she said, "Then I will have to trouble you! You don''t have to ask Doctor ire toe." Fabian gave an okay gesture. Two of his men put on masks and brought out the disinfectant spray, then said, "Please find someone to lead the way!" At the same time, someone could monitor them in case something went wrong. Who knew what would happen? The two men began to disinfect the entire house while Fabian began to draw blood samples. At the same time, there was a silver airtight box on the table. Chapter 368 Chapter 368 As soon as Lindsay saw that it wasn''t Doctor ire who came, she fell into a trance. She did not even refuse Fabian when he wanted to draw her blood. It was obvious that her mind was in mess. Donna was already mesmerized by Fabian, and she could not help but try to strike up a conversation with him. "Doctor Fisher, what''s in the box? Can we open it and have a look?" "Of course! It contains the vines. However, by having the vine, there is a chance you can still contract the virus. The vine is good enough to resist 70% of the viruses. We have to store the vines below a certain temperature, and they can''t be taken out for more than five minutes, or they will be useless! It is very precious. Normally, we are not allowed to open it because of the temperature changes. It wouldpletely lose its effectiveness when it is exposed for a long time. If you really want to see what''s inside, I''ll let you take a quick peek." "It''s alright, then. I''ll be able to see what''s inside when you inject meter." While they were talking, Graham and Benson entered the house one after the other. That chubby boy barged through the door, nearly knocking over Fabian, and brushed by Lindsay as he walked over to the table. He grabbed some food and jumped on the couch beside Donna. He yelled, "Eve, I''m hungry! I feel like having some fried chicken! Bring me some doughnuts as well!" He was well-dressed, but judging by his actions, it was obvious that he was ill-bred! Fabian looked at Benson and felt an indescribable feeling. Fabian greeted Graham and then repeated the same procedure on them as he did on Donna. He then began to draw both of their blood. However, when it was Benson''s turn, he was obviously not cooperative and made a fuss. "I''m not sick, and I don''t need an injection. I don''t want to have an injection!" Fabian did not force him. Instead, he took out a sheet and said, "Since you refuse, I''ll take some of your saliva. It can also be tested. That way, you won''t feel any pain!" When everyone heard his suggestion, they naturally agreed. Fabian took out a small petri dish and collected Benson''s saliva. He turned around and went to get another syringe. "As for the servants in your house, I would advise for them to have a check-up at the hospital tomorrow. It''s best to rule out the virus for everyone. Especially since you have kids in the house and also live in an infected area. It''s better to be safe. Ahem... Could I please have a cup of warm water?" Fabian deliberately coughed a few times and trembled a little. He dripped the medicine in the syringe he was holding onto the petri dish. As he took away his hand, he screamed, "Sh*t, it''s contaminated!" After dealing with the syringe, he said, "I''m sorry. I''m so careless! This saliva is not viable now. I might have to collect another sample!" Then, he took out another petri dish. As soon as he put it on the table, he saw something green and bubbling forming in the first petri dish. The sight was disgusting. Graham and Donna stood up, and the expression on their faces changed. They immediately asked, "What''s going on?" "Doctor Fisher?" Fabian looked back and pretended to be astonished. His eyes widened. He deliberately looked at Benson in front of him and said, "What do you feed this child? I''m sure he is overweight!" "Benson loves food, and he is indeed a little overweight. Doctor Fisher, this isn''t a problem, is it?" Fabian took a quick look at Benson''s neck, "Don''t you realize that he seems to have an Adam''s apple?" "What? It''s impossible! My son is not even 10 years old!" Graham roared, and Donna also frowned. "Doctor Fisher, are you trying to tell me that my son is hitting puberty early? How could that be? We''ve always kept a close eye on our food! We only consume home-cooked food!" Donna was clearly panicking, "What should we do? Is there any other way? How could this be? No way!" "I am not sure. Can you please find me a room so that I can do a thorough examination of the kid? We''ll talk about itter. I would prefer if you guys give us some privacy!" As soon as Fabian''s voice fell, Graham said, "You can use my room on the second floor! Benson, follow me." Although Benson could not really understand the conversation, he could sense the seriousness of the matter, judging by everyone''s expression. He did not dare to make a fuss and quietly followed Graham to the second floor. Lindsay hesitated for a moment. She did not know whether she should head upstairs or not. She pondered for a second before she turned around and followed them. At the door, Donna stopped her and snarled, "What do you think you''re doing?" After that, she shut the door with a bang. In the room, Fabian instructed them to change Benson into some loose-fitting clothes. However, as soon as Donna took off Benson''s clothes, she burst into tears, and Graham''s whole face turned green. How could this be? Benson was not even ten years old, yet he showed obvious signs of puberty! Moreover, it was somewhat deformed. "Doctor... Doctor Fisher?" How could this happen? As he spoke, Graham slowly sat on the bed. His voice was obviously trembling. "My son, he was, he was normal! How could it be?" "All this while, did you not notice the change in your son? This situation was obviously caused by the consumption of hormone drugs, which made the child hit puberty early and then stop. It was obvious ??? that he was pale and weak! Have you not changed his clothes for him or apanied him to the toilettely? Judging by the looks of it, he has been consuming it for a long time. I could tell just by looking at him. He clearly has an Adam''s apple!" Fabian then knelt and wanted to examine Benson''s lower body. However, Benson pressed down on the waist of his pants and roared, "You rogue, why do you want to take off my pants? You are a bad person! Are you trying to vite a child? The teacher said that I must not let any adult take off my pants. Get out of here!" "Benson!" el.ne "Your name is Benson, right? I''m a doctor. Benson, do you often go to the toilet with your friends? Have you ever seen them pee? Don''t you think that there''s something different between you and your friends? I have a feeling that you might have consumed something that you shouldn''t. Can you please let me have a look? If you ate something wrong, worms will start growing in your stomach!" Fabian gently coaxed him. He then examined Benson from head to toe. He asked for more details before speaking again. "Benson, besides the food at home, e'' are there any outsiders who would always bring you food? Besides your regr meals at home, do you usually like to sneak a snack? You muste clean. You cannot fie. IfThis content belongs to N?/velDra/ma.Org . you tie, my diagnosis will be inurate. I will be unable to kill those worms in your stomach, and it will continue to eat you alive!" "No, I did not eat anything else! If there''s anything I want to eat, I will always ask Eve to get it for me." Benson lowered his head and then suddenly thought of something. "Oh! I went to my sister''s room and stole some candies!" Fabian then motioned for Donna to take Benson out of the room. He sighed. "Mr. Crouch, I suggest for you to bring Benson to the hospital for a full-body examination tomorrow. ording to my current judgement, not only has his growth been sped up, it has also been limited. His bones have already stopped growing, and he might have already lost some functions!" "Doctor Fisher, what do you mean? Just tell us the truth, in words that we can understand!" Graham''s old face was wrinkled as he trembled. "What I meant was, he might not be able to grow anymore. Moreover, some of his male characteristics and functions may not be so obvious or have already been lost. It will never appear again!" What he implied was that Benson would always look like this even as he grew older. Chapter 369 Chapter 369 Before Fabian could finish his words, Graham clenched his chest as his vision blurred. He suddenly passed out. "Mr. Crouch!" Fabian quickly rushed forward to check on him and realized that he had just passed out out of anger. He tried to lift him up, then stopped abruptly. He quickly opened the door. "Mr. Crouch has fainted! Quickly get the car ready. We need to send him to the hospital." The Crouch family decided to send Graham to Great Care Hospital as it was the closest. When Carson heard that the Crouch family were on their way, he hurriedly arranged for an especially crowded ward for Graham. "I''m sorry. The VIP wards are fully upied, and there are no other upper-ss wards avable. At present, we can only arrange a shared ward for you. We have already reached our maximum capacity. Perhaps, you can go to another hospital?" Graham had already regained consciousness by the time they arrived at the hospital. However, he seemed a little short of breath as he was agitated. The Crouch family had no choice but to ept the hospital''s emergency treatment n for Graham. Carson also deliberately asked the nurse to disperse the news to some chaotic people in the corridor who were apanying their family. Most of the patient''s family members who came by to the hospital to take care of them had nothing to do. What''s more, every time they came to the hospital, they were usually sullen. When they gathered together, it was inevitable that they would vent their grievances. Carson pretended that he did not know Fabian. However, the two of them exchanged a nce. Carson nodded his head once he had arranged everything. After the group of people left, Fabian suggested, "Since you''re already in the hospital, why don''t you bring Benson over to the pediatric department for an examination? The sooner, the better!" "Doctor Fisher, how''s Graham?" "He had a mild myocardial infarction caused by a sudden stir in his emotions. It would cause a temporaryck of oxygen and difficulty in breathing. He''ll be fine. Don''t worry!" Fabian really wanted to tell her that a bad workman would always me his tools, and that he would not die so easily. But in the end, he merely nodded. After that, the nurse brought Benson and Donna out to draw some blood while Lindsay stayed in the room. She remained indifferent. She did not make a sound, nor did she have a huge reaction. Soon, Donna and Benson returned to the ward. Benson was crying profusely. As soon as the servants brought him some fried chicken drumstick, he immediately stopped crying. He took a huge bite of the fried chicken and wiped his greasy hand on the nurse''sb coat. "Kid, you can''t do this! I''ll go and get you some tissue." "How much do your clothes cost? My dad canpensate you ten times! My dad is Graham Crouch! We have plenty of money!" Benson roared, sounding tough. He even deliberately went up to the nurse and wiped his hand on herb coat again. Fabian could not help but frown. The nurse did not pursue the matter, but she looked pissed. Donna, who was standing beside Benson, reached over for her son''s hand and scolded him in a low voice. She looked embarrassed. At this point, Graham started coughing. He''d woken up. Fabian examined him before speaking. "Mr. Crouch, you have to keep your emotions in check. You must not get agitated! I''ll prescribe you some medicine. If you don''t feel well, you can take one! Aside from that, there is nothing serious with your condition. Feel free to leave the hospital at any time." As soon as his voice fell, another nurse rushed in. "Doctor Fisher, the results from the pediatric department is out!" After signing the documents, Fabian reached out and took the results from her hand. He briefly read through the results and did not say anything. He then immediately closed the file. But the suspense was killing Graham. He immediately asked, "Doctor Fisher, what do the results say? What''s going on? Tell me, I want to know now the truth! I cannot take it anymore!" When Donna saw Graham''s face was ashen, she too panicked. "Doctor Fisher? Is there a problem?" Fabian saw the look on both Donna and Graham''s faces. He pretended to be in a dilemma and opened the report again. "ording to the report, the patient''s epiphysis has alreadypletely developed. In other words, he has reached his maximum growth. The male sex organs show apletely mature or even negative trend with deformed characteristics. This means that the patient might have a man''s appearance on the outside ver he might not be able to do what a normal man can. Therefore, he is unable to produce sperm and is infertile. His blood report showed an unknown substance. However, it must contain some sort of hormonal substance that he has been consuming for a while. Based on the current diagnosis, there is only a 5% chance of cure! If you can find out what the substance is, the chances might be higher." As soon as Graham heard Fabian''s words, he nearly had a panic attack. Donna was devastated. She cried aloud as she held Benson''s hand. She wept, "Benson, what did you eat behind our backs? Why are you so disobedient? Why do you put everything into your mouth? What did I teach you? What should we do now?" She cried in despair and started hitting Benson, which made him cry as well. Immediately, the room was in a mess. At this time, Nerissa, who had heard the news at the door, came back to her senses and quickly barged into the room. "What are you doing? Let''s find a way first! What''s the use of beating him?" Out of habit, she pulled the two of them apart and hid Benson behind her. Even so, her eyes could not help but turn red. "Benson, what on earth did you eat? You''d better tell us and take it out! Did you secretly buy something to eat?" Usually, Benson would only bully her and ask her for money. But in the end, Nerissa still had a soft heart. "I''m not going to tell you. You can''t help me! I used all of my pocket money to buy toys. Lindsay gave me two pieces of candy and told me not to tell you guys, but she ate them too..." "Lindsay? It''s you! You b*tch!" Donna walked towards Lindsay and grabbed her by her cor. Then she began assaulting Lindsay, pping her face and pulling her hair. Lindsay''s temper instantly red up, and she violently kicked Donna away. She knew that there was no way she could hide it anymore, so she pretended it wasn''t a big deal. "So what if it''s me? This is all yourText property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. retribution! You deserved it! Do you think that your son is the only human in the family? He has be going around bullying everyone since he was little, yet no one cany a finger on him! For more than ten years, how have you treated me? I''l| pay it back on your son!" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "You wicked woman!" Donna roared. It was as if she had gone mad, "I''m going to kill you!" Graham, who was lying in bed, clenched his chest and pointed at Lindsay. He was so furious that his eyeballs nearly popped out of their sockets. "Lindsay, you b*tch!" "What? Do you want to kill me too? l Go ahead and sue me! Graham, you''ve ruined my life! I had to make sure that you will not have any children or grandchildren in the future Are you happy that you got Benson at such an old age? You must be overjoyed! You made me suffer, so I had to let you have a taste of your own medicine!" Lindsayughed proudly. All of a sudden, she felt the thrill of revenge. On the other side, Nerissa was stupefied. "Lindsay? What, it was you...?" Donna was wailing. She could not hold it any longer and shrieked, "You ungrateful b*tch! Why did you have to harm my son? Why?" "Why can''t you tolerate me? Ask this man. How did he treat me, how did he treat his daughter?" Lindsay roared back. Then she dragged Nerissa into the argument. "She''s his daughter too. Look at what''s she''s wearing and the food that she eats! She''s wearing such cheap clothes! She even has a day job! And what about your precious son? What about you?" Chapter 370 Chapter 370 "A piece of your clothing cost tens of thousands of dors! How have I and Nerissa lived since we were young? Have you forgotten how you treated us when you entered our family? Who was the one that went out and bought you roasted sweet potatoes even though it was midnight, and it''s cold and snowy outside? It was me, not the servants! You said you wanted some chicken essence because it was good for yourplexion. Who was the one who cooked the soup for you? It''s Nerissa! All of your clothes need to be hand-washed three times. Whenever it''s not up to your satisfaction or if a thread came loose, you would hit and scold us. We don''t even eat..." "Graham, although I am not your biological daughter, what about Nerissa? Have you ever treated her as your daughter? Donna, how did you treat her? Why does she look so frail? She is blood- rted to you, yet she seems like she''s not adequately provided. Instead, why does she look like she''s being exploited? Why does her period onlye every 6 months? Why does she always have to take meds and injections? I remember that when she was young, she dirtied one of your dresses, and you punished her by forcing her to kneel in the snow for an entire night! Why do I have such a weak body? Why did I have a miscarriage? Graham Crouch, why don''t you tell me?" Tears started streaming down Lindsay''s eyes. Hatred also filled her gaze. "If you are allowed to destroy both of our lives, why can''t I ruin yours? Your son is hopeless now, yet you still feel sorry for him? This is the karma you deserve for treating us like sh*t. You will never be able to have any more kids. As for your son, he''s going to be a dwarf for the rest of his life. A good- for-nothing!" Nerissa stared at Lindsay and did not know what to say. In this household, Lindsay was indeed the only one who still regarded her as a human! "Lindsay, what nonsense are you talking about?" Graham bellowed and interrupted madly. However, anger welled up in his chest again. His entire face was burning red as he clenched his chest. "Nonsense? I''m talking nonsense?" Suddenly, Lindsay pushed Nerissa out again. "Why don''t you tell him? What did this b*stard do to me?" "Lindsay?" "Just say it!" Lindsay red at Nerissa. Nerissa was so frightened that she cowered a little. She swallowed her saliva but did not say anything. Lindsay then shoved her aside. "You''re such a coward! It''s no wonder people take advantage of you. You don''t even dare to say anything! Donna, are you curious why he''s treating me, his foster daughter, better than he treats his biological daughter and you, hiswfully wedded young wife?" Lindsay sneered coldly. Tears began to well in her eyes. "Lindsay Crouch!" Graham climbed out of bed with a ferocious look in his eyes. "Shut up!" Donna turned around. Her gaze wandered between the two of them, and she seemed to have sensed something. As soon as her gazended on Lindsay, she heard her say,This content belongs to N?/velDra/ma.Org . "What, are you afraid that others will find out about all the dirty things you''ve done? You are right! This so-called adopted father of mine has abused me ever since I was eight years old. When I was sixteen, he raped me! Why do you think I have a foothold in this family? Why do you think I can get everything I asked for? Because like you, I can satisfy his desires! I thought that since you came into our family, I would be free from his clutches. And what about you? You guys are two peas in a pod! You are as vicious and evil as him! You always have some evil tricks up your sleeves! Do you want to know something? I once miscarried his baby. Do you know what happened? He forced the medicine down my throat at the wooden shed in our backyard!" "It was good anyway. After a painful experience, I waspletely liberated! Do you know whom I hate most in my life? Besides the mother who abandoned us and eloped with another man, I hate the entire Crouch family! I despise all of you! Do you think I am as well-behaved as Nerissa and as weak as her? I want to make sure you guys suffer at least ten times of what I have suffered! I want you to know what it felt like!" Lindsay pointed at Benson and snarled. "When he was four, he pushed a girl down the stairs. When he was five, he smashed someone''s head open. By the time he was six, he already knew to extort money from others! As his parents, have the two of you said anything to him? How much did you have topensate others for his misbehaviours? Do you even remember that you have a daughter with a day job, who perhaps is cold and hungry? You treat your son as human, while those poor families are peasants, and all they deserve are leftovers! Even after growing up, Benson will still be scum of society. Graham, I''m sure you are happy to have a kid at old age. You''re proud of ruining other children''s lives, right? You treat your biological daughter as a servant for your wife. Are you happy about that? People like you don''t deserve to have kids! What you get today is the Crouch family''s retribution! God knows what he''s doing. You have erectile dysfunction and cannot produce any sperm. Your son has also be a disabled person. Weren''t you always hoping for someone to carry on your ancestral line? Congrattions, the Crouch family will no longer have that ability!" Lindsayughed out loud. She had been waiting for this day for a long time. She tapped her feet and suddenly thought of something. "Oh, there''s something I left out! I did not give you my first time. The blood actually came from my fingertips! Donna, do you know where you''recking now?" Lindsayughed maniacally. As soon as she turned around, a burst of shing lights shed by. The people in the room suddenly came back to their senses. "What are you all doing in here? Who allowed you toe in? Get out!" Lindsay subconsciously tried to cover up. Only then she realized something, but it was toote. Graham spurted out a mouthful of blood. In a heartbeat, the ward was in chaos again. Lindsay shot Nerissa a sideways nce. "Why did youe back? You''re f**king dumb!" Lindsay then took off her diamond watch and put it in Nerissa''s hand. Then, she turned around and strode out of the door. This time, Nerissa was not stupid. Tears were streaming down her cheeks as she secretly stuffed the watch into her bag. Graham had to be resuscitated, and the corridor was filled with reporters and onlookers. After learning that he was out of danger, Nerissa left. The next day, the headlines of all the news outlets were about the Crouch family''s scandals and inside stories. At this time, every piece of information that the reporters could get their hands on was sted on the Inte. No stone was left unturned. As soon as Alicia walked into the office, all she could hear were people gossiping about the Crouch family. "I really didn''t expect that there would be so many disgusting things happening in a rich and powerful family! Lindsay is really pitiful and hateful..." "The most hateful person is still he mother. She''s too selfish. She abandoned her daughters and eloped! She left her daughters to die! Lindsay was vicious, but she''s also pitiful. It''s said that Graham raped her when she was younger and also abused her! I also heard that she had a miscarriage. That girl is really unfortunate. No wonder her personality is so twisted, and she''s so vicious!" "Graham is really malicious and duplicitous. It turns out that all of his charity work is just for show! His family only looks harmonious on the surface, And his act of caring for the unfortunate, treating his foster daughter better than his own children...all of it was just an act! Now that I think about it, humans are selfish by nature! Why on earth would he have treated her so well for no reason?" "Actually, Lindsay has some conscience. She did not hurt her half sister!" "That younger brother of hers is also... it''s karma!" "I heard that Crouch Group is cooperating with ourpany? They changed thebel after purchasing the goods at a high price. It seems that the originalpany sued them!" "Yes, I''ve heard about this before! The Crouch family is probably going to bepletely ruined this time! However, Lindsay is really ruthless. I heard that before she left home, she even took away all the valuables in the house!" Chapter 371 Chapter 371 Alicia proceeded to her desk. As soon as she turned on theputer, she was shocked to find what was on the news. Was this truly the Lindsay that she knew? After reading the entire article, Alicia had to take a moment to wrap her head around what happened. A few momentster, she closed the webpage. She felt she was blessed and lucky. With that, she decided to head over to her mother''s house to have dinner after work. At the same time, miles away at the Castle family household in Yecaeus City, the delicate hand of a woman was trembling as she read the newspaper in the living room. Tears were rolling down her cheeks. As two beautiful women came in one after the other, she quickly put away the newspaper and put on a smile. "Oh, you''re back?" Waverly and Cecilia Castle entered the house, both carrying shopping bags in their hands. Cecilia went forward and held her arm with a smile. "Mom, we just went shopping. I bought you one of thetest handbags on the market! Mom, why are your eyes red? You seem a little upset. What happened?" "I''m not! I identally sprayed some perfume into my eyes! Why did you twoe back together? Wasn''t Waverly supposed to be with her friends? I heard from your father that you wanted to go to Casterwich City after graduation?" "I''m just considering. Nothing has been decided!" The woman chuckled then said, "Then, you ought to consider it carefully! Casterwich City is too far away. It''s better to stay close to home. That way, there would always be someone to take care of you. You must be tired! Sit down! I made some pudding. Let me go and get it for you." The woman hurriedly tidied up the living room and went into the kitchen. As Waverly watched her mother make her way to the kitchen, a sh of doubt sparked in her eyes. Although she was still mad at Frederick, she decided to text him before she got off from work. It was inconvenient for them to be seen together. Therefore, they had to set up a ce and time to meet. After work, Alicia drove to the supermarket. As soon as she left the office building, a silver car started following her. The Pitcher Group was badly affected by this incident. Jeremy spent almost all his time dealing with the aftermath every day. He had to apologise and negotiate his way through to cut down as much loss as possible. He''d just returned and was obviously very tired. He had no idea why, but as soon as he found out that she was working in Soaver International, the first thing he did was to drive over. He watched her enter the supermarket from a distance. Jeremy tried his best to find parking. As soon as he found one, he parked his car and turned off the engine. He sat in the car for a long time and did not move. He ced his hands on the steering wheel while he waited. Finally, he couldn''t take it anymore and decided to get down from the car.N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. Just as Lindsay arrived at the entrance of the supermarket, she saw Jeremy walking towards her. She ran up to him and said, "Jer-Jeremy, were you looking for me?" When she ran up to him, she''d grabbed his sleeve instinctively. However, Lindsay now slowly let go. "Why would youe to look for me? You used to hate me, and now you found out that I''ve lied to you, you will definitely hate me even more!" Lindsay''s tears pattered down her cheeks. She said in a dull tone, "I know, you must think I''m a vicious woman! But all I wanted to tell you was that what I felt for you was real! I just wanted to erase that unfortunate experience; that was why I went for surgery to rece my hymen! But the truth will alwayse out. Maybe ever since the moment my parents divorced and my mother brought me into the family that she remarried, my life was destined to be a tragedy!" Lindsay did not wait for Jeremy to say anything and took out a cheque from her bag. "I know yourpany is in bad shape, and you''re trying to raise funds. This is part of my savings. You can go ahead and use it!" Lindsay reached out and shoved the cheque into his hands. Then, she turned around and went away. Alicia was exiting the supermarket with two sausages in her hands. This was the conversation she overheard between them. The problems with hispany were giving him a headache. Jeremy''d just returned to Casterwich City, and he hadn''t had time to pay attention to anything else. With Lindsay''s cheque in hand, he was shocked to hear her mention her surgery. He knew that her family rtions wereplicated, as were his. It was one of the reasons why they''d gotten together so quickly. Aside from talking about Alicia, they were in the same situation where both their mothers had left them to fend for themselves! Of course, he couldn''t deny the sense of responsibility towards her, especially when he got drunk one time and took her virginity. At this moment, it was as if he was struck by lightning. He nked out almost the entire day. He unfolded the cheque in his hand and realised that it was a cheque for ten million dors. He felt as if a weight was on his chest. Before he came back to his senses, he heard a familiar voice calling him over. "A true heart will show itself in difficult times. Don''t let her down!" As he looked up, he saw Alicia, who was holding a sausage in her hands. She was standing at the stairs at the entrance of the supermarket while munching on another sausage. "Ally, you...." He''de to look for her! He had no other intentions towards Lindsay. Jeremy suddenly panicked. He did not know where to start and rushed up the stairs. At this time, Lindsay was making her way to her car. She wiped away her tears and could not help but look back. Judging by his character, she knew he would not use her money. Even if he decided to use it, it would not be for nothing! Right then, she was still thinking about him. Her gesture should at least move him her gesture! When her eyes focused on Jeremy and Alicia, she gritted her teeth in anger. Alicia again! Was it because of this woman that he came here? .ne She gnashed her teeth in hatred and inadvertently turned her eyes. A ck Rolls-Royce suddenly caught her eye. She turned around and opened the door. Sure enough, after a while, a tall dark figure appeared outside the window. Frederick? Lindsay watched as the man slowly drew closer to his target. She immediately mmed the steering wheel with her hand, causing it to creak. As soon as Frederick got off the car, he saw a man''s silhouette. As he walked towards Alicia, he realised it was Jeremy. He could not help but sneer. "President Pitcher, what a coincidence!" Frederick walked over to Alicia''s side, wrapped an arm around her waist and then turned to look at Jeremy. "President Pitcher, you''re in a good 3 t el mood. How could you still have the mood to stand here and talk when yourpany products were recalled? The Pitcher Group is indeed rich and overbearing. All of your products are of low quality, yet you don''t care about them at all?" "Mr. Clements, you seem to know mypany like the back of your hand. Does this matter have anything to do with you?" As soon as Jeremy finished his words, Alicia turned to look at Frederick with her eyes wide open. Frederick chuckled. "There''s no such things as a free lunch in this world!" Frederick gave him a faint smile. He neither confirmed nor denied it. However, his words contained some sort of warning. Their eyes met. In an instant, the atmosphere tensed as they stared down at each other. Frederick just held Alicia tightly, and his voice was a little softer. "Oh, by the way, we''re getting married on October 10th! Since you have some free time, remember toe and join us! I wouldn''t mind if you came empty-handed!" After that, he turned around with his arm still wrapped around Alicia. "Let''s go! Mom and Dad are waiting for us." "Alright!" Alicia matched his pace. Then, she offered Frederick her sausage, and he dly took a bite. In the past, Frederick would never eat any street food. However, not only did he take a bite now, he even took the whole thing. The two of them made their way into the supermarket. Frederick pushed the shopping cart while Alicia chose some ingredients and daily necessities. She suddenly thought of something and decided to ask Frederick directly. "Hubby, do you have anything to do with what''s happening with the Pitcher Group?" Chapter 372 Chapter 372 Frederick narrowed his eyes, and his tone became a little colder as he asked, "Why? Do you care about him?" Alicia suddenly realized that she made a mistake when his chauvinistic attitude appeared. She turned around, walked to his side and hugged him. Then, she gently stroked his chest.. "Of course not! If it was because of me, then I wouldn''t want you to have anything to do with it! I don''t want you to get hurt because of me! If you did not do it because of me, then I will turn a blind eye to it. It doesn''t matter!" She said. After all, they were acquaintances, even if it was Lindsay. However, when she thought of how her family fell, she actually felt quite emotional. This feeling was different from watching the news! Frederick stroked her hair affectionately and ced an arm around her waist as they walked together while he pushed the cart. He said, "I know what I''m doing! I won''t cause trouble for nothing! Now, I''m not alone anymore!" He had her. He had someone, and some things he was afraid of losing! As their eyes met, the two of them could not help but kiss. "Let''s not buy too much. We have servants at home and they regrly buy groceries for the house!" "Alright then! Let''s head over to the meat section. My mother likes to make meatballs. By the way, have you read today''s news? I really did not expect the Crouch family to be thisplicated... I feel that it''s unfortunate yet satisfied to see Lindsay in this position! I''m fortunate to have seen her true colors before she could do anything to me! Thankfully she did not pull me down! Honey, I''m so blessed to have met you in my life!" As they walked, Alicia rambled on about the Crouch family. Frederick listened to her rambling and gave her a faint smile. They exited the supermarket with bags of groceries as they made their way home. They brought a few supplements before making their way over to the Lavender Garden. There were a few dishes already on the table when they arrived at the house. Mrs. nchard specially made some buns. "Frederick, these are all home-cooked. I''m not sure whether it suits your taste but please, help yourselves. Ally has beenining about wanting to eat buns, so I made some for her! If there''s anything you feel like eating, be sure to let me know beforehand so that I can prepare it for you!" "Thank you, Mom! This is good enough!" "Regarding your dad, the doctor suggested that he should lie down more instead of sitting up. He is afraid that it will affect his nervous system. Therefore, he isn''t allowed toe downstairs! Why don''t you guys go ahead and get started? I''m going to bring up some food for him! He has recently been eating a lot of buns. It''s more convenient for him to eat while lying down!" Mrs. nchard ced a couple of buns and some other food on a te and made her way upstairs. Alicia scooped a generous serving of food as well as a piece of crab, and put it on Frederick''s te, "Honey, you don''t have to be so courteous. Just treat this as your own home! I want to eat some crab. Can I have the legs?" Alicia asked coquettishly. Frederick smiled as he picked up the crab and said, "And here I thought the entire crab was for me! Don''t be too greedy!" "Hehe." When Mrs. nchard came back, she saw Frederick deshelling the crab legs as well as removing the crab roe for Alicia. She immediately froze in her spot as tears started pooling in her eyes. She turned back and said a few words to Martin before finally leaving the room. During dinner, Alicia kept on putting food on her mother''s te. The two of them kept talking about Lindsay. It was a warm and homely feeling. Frederick, who was sitting beside Alicia, watched and could feel the happiness in the atmosphere. After dinner, Mrs. nchard found an excuse to pull Alicia aside and said, "Ally, even though you are married, you must not be haughty because Frederick dotes on you. It''s not easy to find such a good man! It would be best if you came over more often after work to have some soup. You have to take good care of yourself. You should think of having a baby soon..." Alicia had had enough of her mother''s nagging by the time they left the house. In the car, she was still a little discouraged. "What''s wrong? Did your mom scold you?"This content belongs to N?/velDra/ma.Org . She shook her head and said bitterly, "Mom mes you for spoiling me too much! As expected, my mother loves you more than she loves me! Frederick, I''m about to fall out of favor soon!" Heughed and stopped the car. He turned around and touched the back of her head as he said, "It doesn''t matter. I will still love you!" As soon as they arrived home, he immediately made his way into the bathroom to take a shower. Alicia sat on the couch, holding her china''s she was deep in thought. Clearly, she was the one who was exploited every night. Why did her mother think that she was the one who was taking advantage of him? Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "Men are hungry. Even though they already have a woman back home, they would still have affairs, especially such an outstanding man! You have to keep a close eye on Frederick! I know there are a lot of beautiful young women out there pining for him. You must watch him at all cost..." Suddenly, she thought of Danica''s painting again. She had no idea if he figured anything out. Painting? Suddenly, a thought shed through her mind, and she sat up straight. How could she forget that she majored in art? Although she was not as skillful as a professional painter, she still had some skills! How hard could sketching be? When Frederick emerged from the bathroom, he saw Alicia nestled on the couch with a drawing board on herp. She looked like she was drawing something. "It''s gettingte and you''re not asleep. What are you busy drawing there?" As soon as he leaned over to see what was on her drawing board, he saw the outline of a human figure on the white paper. "Frederick, I must not let her outshine me. I want to draw a portrait of you. I can sketch! You can look at it when I''m done!" After Alicia was done, she tucked the book into her office drawer and went to take a shower. For a long time, he could not recover from the shock. He had goosebumps all over his body. He thought, "Who did I offend this time? Why was she painting a portrait of me? Why does it feel like I''m a collector of my own portraits?" The news about the Crouch family was constantly appearing. It had been headline news and the talk of the town for the past few days. In the Soaver International office, Frederick guessed that they would announce bankruptcy in less than a month by what they were currently doing. After he closed the webpage, his secretary, Doris, came in with another painting. "Mr. Clements, you have another package... It''s exactly like thest one!" This time, as Doris looked at the package, she could not help but wonder, "Since when did Mr. Clements have an interest in paintings? Or someone must have gotten his interest wrong but kept on sending it anyway?" However, wasn''t this a little too frequent? In an instant, he felt the same way as he said, "Just put it down!" He beckoned his hand and signalled Doris to go out. As soon as she left, he tore the package open. Sure enough, just like before, it was a portrait of him. This time, it was a light blue background. His upper body was half-naked, and his bronze skin seemed to be glistening with sweat under the sun. He had to admit; her artistic skills were brilliant. However, when Frederick''s eyes fell on the painting, he was not very happy. Instead, he felt inexplicably heavy-hearted as he thought to himself, "What on earth is she trying to do?" Was she nning to send him sketches too? Frederick suddenly remembered something. He realized that Alicia usually spent a long time drawing when she returned home from work Now, the drawing was neither fish nor fowl. She informed him that she needed to color it now. He assumed that it would take a long time to finish. How was she able to finish the drawing in one day when her drawing skills were mediocre? Even the frame was so exquisite? Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org At such a fast speed, was she risky enough to imitate someone else''s work? Why couldn''t she draw a vase, table or chair? Wouldn''t they make good drawings too? Was there something fishy about her paintings? Chapter 373 Chapter 373 Frederick suddenly thought about the painting that Alicia told him to hang up so that he could admire it. Her words kept ringing in his head as he tried to understand the hidden meaning behind it. Could that be what she meant? This smart woman obviously knew something, yet she wanted him to find out on his own. Was she afraid that if she said it, he would not believe her and think that she was narrow-minded? Once again, Frederick admired her even more. When he came back to his senses, his eyes unconsciously fell on the painting. However, after staring at it for a long time, he could not see anything other than how simr this painting was to the others. Then, he ran into the lounge and opened the painting he left in the corner. Hepared the two paintings and suddenly realized that his eyes in the painting Danica sent were slowly turning blue in each painting. When he ced the painting side by side, the blue became more obvious! When they were together, his eyes were ck. However, now in the paintings, his eyes were getting more blue each time. What was she trying to say? Was it because he was indifferent and heartless? Was it because he did not respond to her paintings? The color of his eyes would only continue to get bluer in every painting! Could it be that she would not give up until his eyes turnedpletely blue? If she continued on painting like this, wouldn''t she have to paint for decades? As of this point, his eyes in the paintings were more ck than blue! He wasn''t sure whether he was correct, but he subconsciously shifted his attention to the painting Alicia mentioned. However, he still could not see anything. He gently rubbed his eyes and was a little puzzled, "What was it? What did she see that he couldn''t?" The more he thought about it, the more he felt intrigued! There was no hurry. He did not believe that he could not bepared to a woman! Just as he was about to wrap the painting up, something caught his eye. A ck line suddenly came into sight. What was it? He tilted his head at the painting, but that line was not the only line. Frederick subconsciously reached out and gently scratched the painting. When he removed his hand, the curved ck lines were still there. In the end, he quickly found a tool and took out the painting from its frame. He could not pretend to ignore those lines that were on it! Something strange was going on here! These pictures were very realistic. They must have beenputer-generated! Perhaps, she printed out the outline of the picture and painted along it. No wonder she was able to paint these pictures so quickly and made them seem so realistic. It was printed! Everyone knew the biggest challenge as a painter was to seek inspiration. However, once inspired, the paintings woulde naturally. No wonder Alicia had been editing her picture so frequently these few nights! Was this how paintings were made? It was just like how cross stitching used to be popr in the past. Before they began, they knew what they were going to stitch as the patterns were given beforehand. There was no need for extra thought. Even if a person did not know how to cross-stitch, one could still make a decent piece of work! The thing was, how could a hand-drawn portrait look exactly like aputergenerated drawing? If it wasn''t because she forgot to paint over that line, he wouldn''t have noticed it! He would have genuinely thought that she had him engraved in her mind! He was just ttering himself! Right then, the two paintings were ced side by side. Frederick realized that even the distance between his head and the frame was the same. She probably printed out a batch of pictures at one go! He scoffed. When he first saw the painting, he was shocked, and even moved! How could he be moved? She resorted to such means to get what she wanted! Although it was something small, Frederick suddenly felt that the bright and beautiful impression in his heart copsed and darkened. Although he wasn''t innocent, he disliked women with ill intentions! "How could she turn out this way? Was she pretending to take advantage of me?" Frederick thought to himself. He was utterly disappointed. Thest ounce of beauty instantly dissipated. He felt that they were drifting further and further away from each other. He bent over and put the painting back in the sheath. This time, he knew how to reply to Danica. Frederick returned to his seat when there was a knock on the door. "Come in!" Doris quickly entered his office and said, "Mr. Clements, Mr. Nn from the Yoker Training Group is here. Mr. Reynes went down to greet him, and they are currently in reception room no. 1!" "Alright, got it!" After looking at the time, he said, "There are two paintings in the lounge. Please help me pack it up and find me a big box. Please gather the rest of the paintings and ce them in the box. I do not want any paintings to be damaged or left out! Once you''ve finished packing, keep the box at the secretary''s office first! I''ll give you the address, and you can send it out!" "Yes, sir!"N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. He rummaged through the documents and straightened his clothes. Suddenly, he thought of something and asked, "Have you arranged everything for Mr. Nn?" "Yes, I''ve made dinner reservations ie at the Green Sky International Hotel this evening. Then, I''ve also made a reservation at East Bannpool. Mr. Reynes has already arranged everything else. He will be bringing Mr. Nn to visit the site tomorrow morning. The contract signing is happening at two tomorrow afternoon at reception room no. 1!" "Alright! That will be all for now!" Frederick nodded and then briefly checked his schedule. He was technically free other than this matter with the Yoker Trading Group for the next two days. After thinking for a while, he spoke. "Can you please inform Giselle to ask Alicia toe to my office after 3:30 p.m.? Just tell her that I need to talk to her! Mr. Nn has to leave at 3 pm for the New District, right?" "Yes! He has a press conference at §ï§ä four. It will take about 40 minutes from here to New District. Therefore, the afternoon negotiation is only going tost an hour. After the press conference, he will head over to Green Sky International Hotelfor dinner. The reservation is at seven. Mr. Reynes will be there at the Green Sky Hotel to escort him!" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "Alright, sounds great! Do not get the timings mixed up! Remember to tell her toe up after 3.30 pm!" He had nothing else to do once he was done with his negotiation at 6 pm. He could sit down and discuss her busy schedule as well as the painting. At the thought of it, Frederick picked up the folder then both of them made their way out of the office. After making sure that everything was in order, Doris called Giselle. When she heard that Frederick wanted to talk to Alicia, her heart skipped a beat. She was afraid that Alicia would have a slip of her tongue, so she did not pass the message to her nor call her. She just walked out of her office. When she arrived at Alicia''s desk, she was not in sight. "Where''s Lilian?" At this time, a colleague said, "I think she went to the bathroom!" Giselle briefly nced at the clock and suddenly remembered that she had forgotten to collect some documents. Hence, she turned around and went to the printing room. After collecting her documents, she heard several colleagues muttering just as she arrived at the elevator door. "Do you think I should look for Mr. Reynes or Doris? Or should I personally tell Mr. Clements?" Chapter 374 Chapter 374 "Are you stupid? Why don''t you submit a request to the manager? Do you think Mr. Clements has the time to care about these things? "But I really need the money! I''ve worked in thepany for eight years! And I want to have an advance of two years worth of sry. I''m afraid that if I don''t make it clear, the management will not agree! The manager told me that I can at most request 3 months of sry advance! I want to personally talk to Mr. Reynes or even Mr. Clements! I desperately need the money!" "You''re right! Why don''t you give it a try? There''s always a chance that it''ll get approved. You need the money to save your child! Who knows, maybe thepany will help you, and it''ll be less of a burden! However, I suggest that you don''t do it today! I heard that an important client ising to the office this afternoon! Mr. Clements is personally greeting him! Our manager went upstairs but was told to leave! The client must be someone very important! You should not go lest you upset yourself! You won''t only get frowned upon, but you''ll sabotage your chances of getting what you want. You should talk to them before or after work. "You''re right!" Unknowingly, Giselle did not follow them out of the elevator, but her gaze was fixed on them the entire time. After they left, she pressed the button of the elevator to head upstairs. There was an important clienting to the office? No wonder Doris emphasized that Alicia had to head over to meet Frederick after 3.30 pm and told her not to mess the timing up. Was it because she was afraid that she would bump into the client and nothing more? Giselle returned to her department in a daze. As soon as she looked up, she could see a figure behind the ss partition. She hurriedly walked over to the desk as her high heels clicked against the floor. Each click of her heels against the floor was in sync with her elerated heartbeat. It was knocking on her guilty conscience. "Lillian!" She knocked on the partition with the documents she rolled up. Alicia looked up and suddenly stood up. "Giselle, are you looking for me?" "Mr. Clements would like to have a word with you. You have to be at his office... before 3:30 pm!" Giselle paused halfway. After that, her heart sank as she thought to herself, "It wouldn''t be a big deal if she said before instead of after, right?" Moreover, the only difference was the word "before" and "after". Even then, she could say that she misheard! "Okay, I know! I''ll go and get ready!" On the surface, Alicia replied respectfully. However, she was cursing Frederick in her heart. "Treacherous businessmen! What a b*stard! Was he afraid that she would refuse to see him? Hang up on him? How dare he use her manager to ask her to go to his office?" "Alright! Don''t forget! Don''t keep Mr. Clements waiting! Do you know what to say?" Once her thoughts were done, she suddenly realized that this was the main reason for her endless chatter! She nodded and said with a smile, "I know! You have high expectations. Not only that, everyone is working hard and is focused on their work. There is still a lot for me to learn! Once I''m done tidying my table, I will head upstairs. I will not bete!" She was clever and smart! Giselle obviously hesitated for a moment and then replied with a "hmm" and turned to leave. However, her footsteps were hesitant on that ever-familiar path.N?vel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner. She sat down and looked at the time. It was nearly three. After tidying up the table, Alicia instinctively looked in the mirror again and secretly put on lipstick. Then, she got up and walked out of the door. Right then, upstairs, once Frederick and Mr. Nn were done negotiating, they made their way over to Frederick''s office. "Mr. Nn, I hope that this partnership will go well. It''ll be a win-win situation for the both of us!" "Of course! It''s an honor to partner with Soaver International! Haha!" "The details of the evaluation and... the main summary, I''ll give it to you for now! As for the details, let''s discuss it tomorrow once you''ve gone through them..." They shook hands and briefly discussed some details. Then, they entered Frederick''s office. After making tea for him, Frederick went to open the safe. He took out a kraft envelope with a secret seal on it. He passed it to the smiling man in front of him. "The data was professionally prepared. Our future returns look promising. Of course, some of this data needs to be updated! Mr. Nn, if you want, I will discuss them with youter... You can go through to data for now! Oh, by the way, I have also prepared a gift for you!" He said. He stood up and called Chet. Before he could say anything, he heard him say, "Frederick, we have a problem..." "Okay, I know!" After hanging up the phone, he said, "Mr. Nn, please make yourselffortable and go through those data first. There is something that needs my immediate attention. I''ll be right back!" He exited his office and wanted to inform Doris. However, she wasn''t at her desk. Frederick had to rush downstairs. What was going on? Right then, Chet had a bottle of 1961 Lafite wine in his hands. There were two strange men dressed like managers around him. All of them were sweating. "Frederick, Master Trevor fell into a trapst night in East Bannpool. He lost a diamond bracelet worth more than a hundred million dors, as well as... a list of names!" "What''s going on? Where is he? What''s the matter?" At this point, one of the managers spoke. "Master Trevor has been sent to the hospital. Master Vives said a paralytic drug poisoned him. He passed out. He is currently unconscious but it is not life threatening. Master Trevor woke up and said, "Go and look for Mr Clements!" That''s why we are here. The diamond bracelet was bought at an auctionst night! Right then, right after Master Trevor answered a phone call, we immediately made our way over to East Bannpool." Another man stepped forward and said, "A lot of contact information on the list has been re-organized and encrypted. Master Trevor had it on him because it was recentlypleted and passed to him. Once we arrived at East Bannpool, only then did we know that one of his friends had gotten into an argument, and Master Trevor went there fo settle it. We initially thought was a small matter. When we entered the private room, we realized that the so-called friend was actually a university professor. He made an appointment with Master Trevor but messed up the dates and went a day earlier. Also, he had never been to those kind of ces before, and Master Trevor was the one who asked him out because he wanted the professor to analyze a set of forms..." "Why are you still hesitating? Just say it!" Frederick roared. The man immediately lowered his head and said, "It''s a set of forme for making drugs!" "What?" Upon hearing Chet''s shriek, Frederick immediately understood why Trevor had asked them toe over, "He lost it, didn''t he?" The man nodded and lowered his head even further. "Where''s the chip? It looks like a SIM card, doesn''t it?" If it was still covered like the back of a SIM card, only a professional could read it. It would take an effort, but it was not difficult. "Yes! Master Trevor was afraid of losing it because it was too small, so he stuffed it into a jewelry box. Most importantly, the professor tranted the form, and he had written down the exnation. Just before the form was destroyed, we realized that everyone in the room was knocked out, and the thing was gone!" Chapter 375 Chapter 375 "How did he get the form? How many people know about this?" "There was a time when there was trouble in East Bannpool. After the person was stopped and driven out by Master Trevor, we came back and saw the entire floor was strewn with things. We stumbled upon a piece of paper, so we picked it up. We could not understand a lot of things written on the paper, but we saw 500,000 dors written on it, so Master Trevor found a chemist to look into it. We just found out that it was a set of form for drugs, but now it''s missing. I''m not sure whether we''d get into any... trouble? The manager rambled on, and Frederick said, "What''s the use of staying here? Since his bracelet was stolen, why haven''t you reported it to the police?" "Report to the police? But this ce..." "You don''t want to report it? How the hell do you think you''re going to find it now that it''s missing? Report it, then publicize it! Make sure to post a picture of the missing jewelry. Do not admit anything else. Just pretend that you have no idea what is going on. We have to take control of the situation! As for the rest, we will deal with itter! Go ahead and settle this matter first! Be careful with the words you use. This was a robbery. Do you understand?"N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. "Yes, sir!" "Off you go!" After sending the two men on their way, Frederick and Chet looked at each other and said, "Let''s go up for now! Well talk about this once you send Mr. Nn on his way!" On the other side, Alicia slowly made her way upstairs after packing berthings up. She knocked on Frederick''s door as soon as she arrived. She turned the handle and heard some noiseing from inside of his office. She thought he wasing to greet her, so she immediately pushed open the door and said, "I''m here. Why did you want to see me?" When she opened her mouth, her voice unconsciously sounded coquettish. When she looked up, she did not see him. When she saw no one in the room, she subconsciously stopped, took two steps into the office, and a strange middle-aged man came into her sight. She instinctively stopped in her tracks. "I''m sorry. I went to the wrong room!" Why was there someone in the room? Alicia nodded politely. Just as she was about to turn and leave, the man suddenly grabbed her wrist and his eyes lit up. He said, "You did not go to the wrong room!" "What are you doing? Let me go!" Alicia struggled to shrug off the man''s hand. As they scuffled, the two inadvertently switched positions. After a few tugs and pulls, she was forced into the room. "Mr. Clements is really generous! He brought you as a gift for me! I love this gift!" He caressed her hands as he approached her. He was so excited that he was almost drooling. "Baby, you''re gorgeous! Don''t run away. I''ll take good care of you. Why don''t youe with me? I can give you clothes, jewelry and handbags. I can give you anything you want!" He had never seen such a beautiful woman before. She was wearing a formal skirt wrapped tightly around the right ces, and it outlined her curvy figure. The upper part of her body was beautiful and sexy. Below her slender waist was a pair of straight and slender legs in ck stockings. She was very sexy. He kept swallowing his saliva. Mr. Nn was very excited and eager. No wonder he excused himself! He prepared such a lovely gift for him! No wonder he was not in a rush. Mr. Nn waved his hands, pursed his lips and tried to get closer. When Alicia caught a whiff of his body odor, she waved her hands and took a step backwards. "No! Don''te near me! I''m Frederick''s wife! I''m his woman! You''ve mistaken me for someone else! If you dare touch me, he won''t let you go!" His movements paused for a moment. He noticed that she was wearing a uniform with the Soaver International logo emzoned on it. She was indeed an employee of thepany. He privately confirmed that she was Frederick''s gift to him. He felt a rush of excitement surge through him. His heart waspletely blinded by lust. He suddenly stepped forward and grabbed her hand. "It can''t be! He said he wanted me to have fun. I signed a contract worth three billion dors with him! Wasn''t he the one who asked you toe up? Didn''t he tell you to serve me well? Honey, you are so mesmerizing!" As he said that, he stroked Alicia''s face. Suddenly, she shook her head and was stunned when she heard the word "three billion dors"! He did ask her toe up! But she did not believe his words! It was outrageous! As Alicia was deep in her thoughts, the man reached forward to grab her other hand. He stood up straight and wanted to get close to her face. "Ah! Get out! Don''t touch me! Someone, please help..." She was flustered and had no time to care about anything else. Mr. Nn used one hand to hold her wrist as his other hand ran along her delicate and smooth skin. He was aroused by her elegant and intoxicating fragrance. Subconsciously, the man wanted to seal her lips. "Don''t shout! I really like you. I can take you away! I can give you anything but the title!" As she struggled, she caught whiff of the disgusting smell again. At that point, she felt like she was going to throw up. "Don''t touch me! Get out of my way! Ah!!" Her coat and shirt were suddenly ripped open. He then unbuttoned the top few buttons of her shirt and caught a glimpse of her ckce bra, entuating her fair and delicate skin. The man was even more aroused. As soon as Mr. Nn managed to unbutton her shirt, he immediately pressed himself against her. She did not have time to avoid him as he took off her high heels. The skirt on her body restricted her movements. Alicia was grabbed by her clothes and was flipped around. Then, She suddenly remembered something. She pulled off the hairpin on her head, fiddled with it, raised her hand, and stabbed it into the man''s arm. "Ah!" With a roar, the man realized that his whole arm seemed to have gone numb. He raised his hand and pped her. "B*tch, how dare you attack me?" Alicia leaned back and threw away the shiny hairpin but tripped and fell onto the ground. He took a breath and then immediately stood over her. "Ah! Help! Stop! Don''te over!" As soon as Frederick and Chet stepped on the stairs, they seemed to hear a woman''s voice. The voice was vaguely familiar. The two were in the midst of a discussion but stopped at the same time. "What''s that sound?" Chet was a little surprised and shook his head. Right then, there was another clear sound, followed by the cry of a woman, "Don''t!" Frederick recognized that voice immediately. He froze for a moment, and something seemed to sh in his eyes, "Alicia?" He immediately rushed over without a second thought. Chet paused for a moment when he saw the red wine in his hand. Then, he asked, "Mr. Nn?" He turned around and followed Frederick. Doris just returned to her desk after running some errands. When she saw the two men run past her, she quickly followed. When Frederick kicked the door open, he found that Alicia was pressed on the ground with her hair disheveled. Her high heels were strewn in the middle of the room. Her shirt was ripped off, her underwear was half exposed, l the hem of her skirt was raised. Her ck stockings were torn. Right then, the man was straddling her. His pants were pulled down, and his underwear was exposed. What was more hateful was that the man''s reaction was so evident that even a blind man could see it. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Frederick stepped forward and kicked the man hard in the abdomen. He grabbed the man by the cor, then kicked and punched him as he cursed, "D*mn it! You b*stard! How dare you mess with my woman in my territory?" "Do you want us to send you to your grave? I''ll send you on your way! B*stard! Pervert!" He burst into a rage and cursed, and then lifted his foot and kicked hard at the man''s crotch. He went all out. Alicia tugged at the cor of her clothes and cowered into the corner. She was so scared that her face was covered in tears as she kept sobbing. Chapter 376 Chapter 376 He did not notice it at first, but when the man wanted to retaliate, he found that his upper body waspletely paralyzed. He couldn''t move. He held his head, but he couldn''t fight back. Frederick kicked the lower half of his body. He was in so much pain that he bent over, and sweat broke out on his back. He screamed, "Hey, stop it. Stop beating me! Let''s talk this through!" "Stop beating me! It hurts, it hurts! Ah!" "G-Give this woman to me, and I''ll give you anything you want!" When Chet and Doris arrived at the door and saw this mess, they were shocked. Although Frederick gave Mr. Nn a bloody nose and a swollen face, he could not seem to stop beating him up. He was out of control as he kept punching Mr. Nn. Chet quickly rushed forward and pulled him away, "Frederick, you''re going to kill him!" He huddled behind the desk. Mr. Nn''s pants were dangling, and he was battered and exhausted. He was wailing in grief, but his lust was unabated. "Stop hitting me! Do you not want the three billion dor contract? If you give his girl to me, I''ll sign it right away. I don''t even need time to consider it! Hey!" "A woman, what are you doing... Oof.." When Chet heard this, he was stunned and thought to himself, "What is wrong with this man? How is he still set in his perverted ways?" "What the f*ck! This man is beyond saving!" In a trance, Frederick grabbed the red wine from Chet''s hand. In the next second, the sound of ss breaking could be heard as he smashed the bottle of wine on Mr. Nn''s head. Suddenly, the wine and the blood from Mr. Nn''s head slowly dripped onto the ground. Frederick lifted his foot and stomped on the man. He was iparably vicious and stomped hard on his chest. "You want my wife in exchange for a three billion dor contract? Are you f*cking crazy? You''re coveting my woman? You must be wishing for me to send you to your grave!" God, a 300,000 dor bottle of red wine ruined? Chet felt a stab in his heart when he saw how Frederick wasted the bottle of red wine by smashing it on Mr. Nn''s head. Frederick, who was burning with rage, had already picked up the knife from his table. He flung his hand and stabbed Mr. Nn, "Okay, let me give you what you want!" "Frederick...." Instinctively, Chet stretched out his hand, but he was a step toote. Instantly, a wave of shrieks rang through the ce. Chet could not help but close his eyes. He was a goner. He had to deal with this mess! Chet saw Mr. Nn''s head knocking against the table with a bang, and Frederick did not intend to stop. He was really afraid that it would cost a life, so he quickly restrained him, "Frederick, why don''t you check on Miss nchard? I''ll handle this!" His words were like a bucket of cold water, and Frederick seemed to regain his senses. The anger in his eyes suddenly dissipated, and he turned around stiffly. Even the bloody knife fell to the ground... Right then, Doris had taken off her coat and covered Alicia with it. However, she remained huddled in the corner as she sat, hugging her knees. Frederick knelt down and slowly pulled her into his trembling arms. "Don''t be scared. I''m here!" He said. It was all his fault. He failed to protect her even when they were both working in the same ce. He allowed her to get hurt again and again! He felt guilty. He felt so ashamed that he did not know where to hide himself! He did not hold back the tears that welled up in his eyes until Alicia got closer to him slowly. He looked up and swallowed. "Make sure to keep him alive and make sure to clean up this mess! Or else you will have to answer to me! Since he likes women so much, when he is admitted into the mental hospital, find him a man and let him taste what it feels like to be a woman! I don''t care what method you use or how much resources you use. I want to see the Yoker Trading Group disappear within these two weeks!" He shouted. "Got it!" My goodness! Even if he couldn''t do it, he had to do it! Chet also wanted to kick the dying man on the ground. He had to work overtime again just because he could not keep it in his pants just because of a woman! He once said he would die in a woman''s hands sooner orter. He did not expect that it woulde true so soon! It was just that he was unlucky to get his hands dirty! He stood up and immediately dialled 911. He found some medicine and applied it on the man. Then, he ordered his men to carry Mr. Nn out, then ordered them to deal with the repercussions. The office became quiet again. Frederick had his hands wrapped tightly around Alicia as he tried to calm her down. "I''m sorry, I failed to protect you! I couldn''t even protect you in my own territory!" He had never felt so helpless. At this moment, he med himself. This was the first time he felt so inferior. How could he not protect her and let her get hurt time and time again? She was still in shock initially, but when she roughly heard what he said, she knew that she had no right to me him. She reached out, tugged on his clothes, and shook her head. He took off his suit jacket and draped it around her shoulders. Then, he pulled her up and pushed her hair aside. Immediately, he burst into anger. "He hit you? This b*stard, he really deserves to die!" Rather than saying that she was frightened by the man, it was better to say that she was shocked by his ferocity. She looked up and pursed her lips. "Frederick, you''re so fierce..." Especially when she looked up, she happened to see him stabbing Mr. Nn with a knife. It was bloody and gloomy. He was merciless. If she hadn''t seen it with her own eyes, she would not believe that he, who was always poised and noble, did it. However, he looked very cool doing it! In that instant, his anger disappeared. He looked at the messy and filthy office. Then he carried her into the lounge. After that, he went out to order his people to clean up the mess. When Frederick returned, he took out some ice, wrapped it in a towel and gently applied it on her face. Alicia hissed. "Does it hurt a lot?" He softened his motion as he said, "I''ll be gentle! Didn''t I tell you toe up after 3:30 pm?" Why did shee up to his office then? And it so happened to be when he was not around. She was startled. Then she asked, "Wasn''t I supposed toe up before 3:30 pm?" As soon as their eyes met, both of them immediately realized where the problem lied. el Judging from his reaction, Alicia didn''t believe that he sent her up here as a gift to Mr. Nn in exchange for a three- billion-dor contract. Frederick suddenly understood why she came at this time and why he so happened to not be there! It was a mimunication in time! When Alicia saw his gloomy eyes, she said in a low voice, "Maybe... I misheard you!" She was not going to say something that would get her colleagues into trouble. Just as she was about to say something, they heard a knock on the door. Frederick went to open the door. Doris already returned with a new set of women''s clothing. She still remembered the scolding from time, she did not dare to be picky and randomly picked a set of clothes. the previous time. This domlyThis content belongs to N?/velDra/ma.Org . "Mr. Clements, here are the clothes that you''ve requested..." His eyes fell on the ck suit in her hand. Frederick took it, but he frowned in disgust. "What is this?" "Errr..." Doris lowered her head and was also confused, "Mr. Clements, I will do better next time!" "What the hell? Did she make a mistake again? Was she supposed to be picky this time? It was tough being his secretary." "By the way, what did you tell Giselle when I told you to pass her the message?""" Doris was a little slow and was unable to keep up. A few momentster, she replied. el "Didn''t you ask me to inform Giselle to ask Miss nchard toe up after 3:30 pm because you wanted to talk to her? That''s exactly what told her. I also specifically emphasised that she muste up after 3:30 pm! I did not say anything else besides that!" After that, Doris could not help but wonder in her heart, "Was there any problem? Wait a minute; it wasn''t 3:30 pm yet! Then, what was Miss nchard..." Chapter 377 Chapter 377 "It''s alright. You can leave now!" As soon as Frederick gave the order, all doubts disappeared from Doris'' mind. She bowed slightly and left. After she closed the door, a cold light shed in his eyes. He helped Alicia to change her clothes andbed her hair. While he wasbing her hair, he asked, "Where''s your hairpin?" Didn''t he give it to her for self-defence? "I used it against him. That was what angered him... And it was thrown away!" "You used it?" If she used it, how did she get hurt? Frederick stroked her beautiful hair. "This didn''t seem to work! Women are too easy of a target, and there is no way to hide. Should I find someone to protect you 24/7?" He asked. Frederick thought to himself as he muttered, "Babe, why don''t we sign up for taekwondo lessons?" She rolled her eyes. "Well, you can have your daughter go for lessons next time! I''m getting old. Why do I need to go and learn that? I might as well put myself in a cast. That would save so much time!" She said. Frederick stroked her face. She couldn''t help but grit her teeth. "The pin actually worked! I was just a little scared because it was my first time using it! I didn''t dare to stab him in the neck, that was why I stabbed him on his arm instead! I didn''t expect that his anger would re up..." Now thinking about it, if she had been a little more merciless and stabbed him a few more times, she would probably have been fine! However, it was still a rtively thick pin after all. She was a little scared when she had to pull it out. "You''re so silly!" He felt bad for her, but he was also furious. He couldn''t help but reach out and hug her. "If these kinds of things happen again, I don''t care who it is. I want you to stab the person to death! I would rather bury their bodies than let you get hurt! It was my fault. I shouldn''t have asked you toe up to my office!" He could not help but me himself. She could feel the warmth as she said, "Frederick, do you not me me?"N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. "me you?" Frederick looked at her in surprise. His eyes were doubtful. "I''ve caused you so much trouble... And three billion dors..." That was a rtively huge sum, and it was gone. Not everyone could earn that amount of money even if they tried a lifetime. In fact, Alicia felt quite sad. All the rich and powerful would want to have a lucky charm by their side. However, why did she feel that she was bad luck? She was costing him money rather than bringing him luck! She pursed her lips. She did not feel very good. He went all out earlier. The repercussions of the incident must be cumbersome. "That is not a problem! I''m in more distress seeing you like this! Why would I me you?" Besides, it was not her fault! He held her as she sat on hisp and kissed her forehead affectionately. Then he said, "Nothing is more important than you!" "Frederick, why did you ask me toe up to your office?" "I wanted to talk!" He gently pinched her nose and continued, "Why are you always trying to lie to me? Clearly, you do not have any work to do. Why do you always use "busy" as an excuse? Are you trying to y hard to get?" Furthermore, he already figured out Danica''s painting! Before Frederick could finish his words, he felt a big teardrop on his hand. He instantly felt bad. "Why are you crying? I''m not ming you! I''m notshing out at you. Don''t cry. Please don''t cry. Are you still in pain?" When she started crying, Frederick suddenly panicked. He kept wiping her tears for her and hugged her tighter. "Don''t cry, please don''t cry. I wasn''t ming you..." "I''m not happy working here! I have no friends, and no one is willing to teach me! They would either not give me any work, or they would treat me like a little girl! They only know how to order, instruct, and look down on me. They even gossip behind my back! I don''t want to do this kind of work anymore. If I work overtime, they''ll make trouble for me a and e frame me. If I don''t do it, they''ll also pick on me andin. I don''t know what to do. Regardless of what I do, it''s always wrong! I don''t want to work here. I''m depressed and unhappy! If I shirked, I''m sure they are going to me me. I don''t belong here. I don''t want to work here anymore. I don''t have friends, and I don''t have a sense of aplishment. I hate this ce!" The more Alicia spoke, the more upset she was. In the end, she had no idea whether it was because she was still in shock or if she had reached her limit in suppressing her emotions. As soon as she burst into tears, she could not stop crying. "I''m sure you dislike me right now. Other than causing trouble, I have no value, no power, and no sense of beauty here! You said that I''ve been hiding from you, hooking up, and ying hard to get? There is nothing positive but negative... I''m sure you''re going to hate me in a couple of days, right?" Frederick''s heart was shattered into pieces when she started crying. However, when he heard her words and saw her tear-stained face, he did not know whether tough or cry. He paused and unconsciously sighed deeply. "Do you really feel suffocated working here in Soaver International?" Why did she make it sound like the workce was a lion''s den? Soaver International was one of the toppanies in the country. There were a lot of people who were vying for a job here! This was not the first time she wanted to leave this ce! He always thought it was because she was not used to a new environment, and he forced her toe and work here. That was why she threw her temper at him. At this moment, Frederick had to face this problem. She was not unyielding. She was miserable. Maybe he really should not force her! She nodded eagerly and then said as she sniffed, "Yes!" She tugged his sleeve as she said, "Frederick, can you please allow me to return to JT Trantion Services? I promise to be good and not make any trouble. I''m unhappy working here. Not only that, I still have to hear other people fantasize about you. I''m miserable..." When he saw that her big ck eyes were still full of tears and were turning a little red, he finally decided topromise after giving it a thought. He wiped away her tears. He poked her cheek as she pretended to be aggrieved. "You''re smart! You really know how to cry!" At this moment, he had no choice but to agree. "Whoosh..." She could feel the pain on her cheek but she still wrapped her arms tightly around his neck. She asked, "Frederick, are you agreeing?" He closed his eyes and nodded slightly. Suddenly, Alicia smiled brightly as she said, "Frederick, you''re the best! I know you love me the most!" Victory! Finally, she was finally free! This p was worth it! She screamed and ced a firm kiss on his cheek. However, due to her sudden movements, the corner of her lips started to hurt again. She froze, then gently rubbed her cheek. "Ouch! Ouch!" "Does it still hurt? Let me take you to the hospital to get it checked!" After applying some ice to her wound, his voice softened a little. "It''s fine if you don''t want to work in Soaver International and return to your old job! However, I have some conditions. You cannot risk your life by epting dangerous jobs. You can''t frequent hotels or nightclubs! If there is anything wrong, you must tell me in advance, just in case!" Chapter 378 Chapter 378 Frederick stroked her hair, a little distressed. "Look at how frail you are. Is there anywhere that you''re not injured? Why don''t you rest at home for two months, then we''ll talk about itter?" If she waszy, it wouldn''t be too bad to be a housewife either! "My injuries are not that serious. They are not even deep. I don''t have to go to the hospital! I have my husband to take care of me. The only reason I work is to pass the time! There would be less trouble if there were fewer people. I''ll listen to whatever you say, but don''t make me stay at home and do nothing. I will wither! Why don''t we go back to how it was before? When we''re free, you can take me out for a meal! I''ll be happy!"N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. If she stayed at home for two months, she would really be disengaged from society and be a good-for- nothing. Although she was always one step behind, she had to quicken her pace to keep up with him. Alicia could not help but sigh as she thought about the past. "I do not have any friends to reserve a seat for me or apany me for lunch while working here. There would always be some random person who would either grab my food or take my space... It isn''t very nice! When I have toe up to my husband''s office to have lunch with him, I still have to sneak around like a thief!" However, at this moment, she still did not dare to mention the men who liked to pester her. In contrast, she still felt she was happier working in JT Trantion Services. Although the food was not as good, at least she could eatfortably. That was more important. Perhaps, it was the same as marriage. It did not matter whether you married someone rich or poor. The only thing that mattered was whether you were happy when you''re with the person. Although JT Trantion Services was iparable to Soaver International, she would rather be a big fish in a small pond than a small fish in a big pond. Working in JT Trantion Services gave her a sense of aplishment as well as confidence. In her mind, this was the choice she made for herself. Only then did she realize how different men and women were! Who would have thought that she had so many grievances? She was even emotional about eating lunch! After a moment of silence, Frederick spoke. "Alright then! From now on, do whatever makes you happy! If you want to work, work; if you don''t want to, you can stay at home and let me take care of you! However, you must respect my boundaries! We still have to go to the hospital! Something happened to Trevor!" He wanted to take the opportunity to visit him and get a better understanding of the situation! "What happened? Is it serious?" "He drank too much! He should be fine!" He pulled her up and said, "Why don''t you clean yourself up? I''ll apany you downstairs to retrieve your bag!" "What? Wouldn''t the entirepany find out that we''re together then?" He got up and stroked her hair, "You''re about to leave anyway, and you''re not in line to get a promotion. You don''t have to hide who you are anymore, do you?" He did not want to make their rtionship public because he was afraid that her efforts would be wasted! Now that he thought about it, perhaps he was wrong from the start. She did not need to prove her intelligence and talents to anyone. As long as she was happy and he knew it, that was enough! He believed that with her wit and her ability to adapt, even without him by her side, she would still do well! Upon hearing his words, Alicia seemed to understand his intention instantly, so she immediately replied with a beautiful smile. "Wait a moment, let me see if everything is cleared outside. I don''t want you to see anything that you''re not supposed to!" There were some things that he had to exin. "Alright!" She nodded and sat back on the chair while he walked out of the door. The security guard and police officers caused a stir in the Soaver International grand lobby. Nobody knew what happened but everyone throughout thepany got wind of the incident that happened in Mr. Clement''s office, including the International Affairs Department. Everyone gathered in the grand hall, not caring about their jobs at hand. "Mr. Clements is angry? Because of a woman? Is it true?" "I even saw blood! How am I making this up? I heard that when he was lifted out, he was covered with blood, and his pants were down!" "Then... Did he do it?" "I have no idea, but I don''t think he did! I heard that he was hit right in his face, and he is a major client of thepany! He actually harassed Mr. Clement''s woman in his office! Was he trying to cause trouble? Who would be able to tolerate such behavior?" "Mr. Clement''s woman? Is she an employee of thepany? Who is she?" "I have no idea! Anyway, the partnership is obviously not happening. We''re going to lose billions of dors, and someone will get into big trouble! From now on, everyone must be careful and don''t make mistakes, unless you get yourself in trouble!" "Oh my god!" Giselle was on her way back to her office when she caught wind of the gossip. She nearly copsed as she said to herself, "How could it be? Is it really that serious?" She went back to the office and closed the door. Her mind was in a mess. She began to break out in cold sweat. After arranging everything, Frederick apanied Alicia downstairs. "Why don''t I go back and get it myself?" The entire floor would probably go berserk if he went down to her department with her. "I''ll follow you! I''m afraid they will criticize you when they see you like this!" She had no way out of this. After exiting the elevator, he reached out and wrapped his hand around her waist. Alicia obviously had had a wardrobe change. She was not used to being the centre of attraction. However, she wouldn''t being to the office anymore after that day, so it did not matter. She did not make a fuss anymore. As soon as they stepped into the International Affairs Department, everyone stood up to greet their president. However, the words were stuck in their throats, and their eyeballs were about to pop out of their sockets when they saw Alicia and Frederick together. She hurried went back to her desk, quickly tidied up her belongings and turned off herputer. Then, she muttered, "I''ll pack the rest tomorrow!" She had toplete some paperwork anyway! "Alright!" Frederick nodded and reached out for her bag. He ignored all the employees the entire time and walked out of the door with her in his arms. Time seemed to stand still. For a long time, the entire department was in pindrop silence. They drove all the way to the hospital. Frederick then handed her off to the nurse to check on her injuries. Then, he turned to look at Carson, "How is Trevor? Is he awake? Is he okay?" Carson nodded and pointed to the ward on the other side. "Yes, he is awake. The poison in his body isn''tpletely cleared, and he is physically weak right now. I gave him a full-body examination. He should be alright. The paralyzing. drug is causing him to lose consciousness. The effectsted for more than 24 hours. It is specially reserved for running!" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Love Frederick frowned a little then walked to the side as he asked, "Do you have any idea how it got into his body?" "Someone must have ced it in the incense burner. I found some ashes in the room, in which there was a small dose of abnormal substances. It was prepared beforehand and ced very close to Master Trevor. That was why he was affected badly while others weren''t." "Incense burner? It must have been the waiter! Why hasn''t anyone realized this after such a long time?" Chapter 379 Chapter 379 "I did some research on this. The incense waspletely burnt. Anyone who entered the room could smell the fragrance, but it did not affect them. I suspect that the fragrance must have been infused with the content of the wine! Someone must have spiked the wine. If someone caught a whiff of the fragrance or consumed the wine on its own, nothing would happen. However, when the two werebined, it would create a chemical reaction which could knock someone unconscious!" "Does this mean this was a plot?" Trevor must have been a target for quite some time." They looked at each other, then Carson nodded in agreement. Right then, they arrived at Trevor''s ward. Carson pushed the door open and dismissed all the nurses in the ward. Then, he stood guard at the door. After entering the room, Frederick sat down beside the bed and asked, "How are you feeling?" Trevor was lying on the bed. His face was a little pale. He was evidently weak. "I''m fine! Frederick, about the..." "I know! I''ve already asked someone to file a report. No one can get rid of the stolen goods, so it should be safe for the time being! We still have time! Even if we lose it, it''s not a big deal!" Not to mention that the information was encrypted. Even if someone deciphered it, it was only a fraction of the information. The worst-case scenario was to inform those who knew about it. Trevor shook his head as he spoke. "Frederick, we have to get it back! The chip contains a lot of information, including mine and yours! It contains everyone''s contact number as well as special remarks. Once someone finds it and takes advantage of the information, all of us will be in trouble. If it is in the hands ofwless people, we will be guilty! However, the chip is on the back of the phone card, and it has a cover. If the person is not technically skilled, he will not be able to detect it. Not only that, it has a penta-level protection! Thest level requires both of our fingerprints! The phone number is the same as the previous one! You should send someone to keep an eye on this number. If someone uses it, we would be able to track it down!" "I know! You should rest up. I''ll inform Chet!"Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. After sending a brief message to Chet, Frederick continued to speak. "What happened this time? Everything was going well. Why did you have to be so nosy? What form was it? Is the professor alright? Since we lost the form, do you need me to inform him to go into hiding for a while?" "There''s no need! He left when it happened! I was the one who asked for his help. He''s very reliable. Moreover, on the surface, we were pretending to discuss the research centre of the university. That''s why, besides the two of us, no one knew the form he was deciphering for me! We discussed specifications; he said it was the form for some anti- cancer drugs. He had already memorized the form. There shouldn''t be any problem! Frederick, I''m not meddling in other people''s business. On the back of that piece of paper, there were some words that had been erased. I could vaguely see the word "Clements" written on it... In Casterwich City, there aren''t many people with thisst name!" "Are you suspecting that we have something to do with this drug form?" He asked. Everything was going smoothly. Why did he involve himself in this? "It''s not a drug form. This is actually a drug form for amon disease, but there is something special about it. There are several special ingredients added to it. They mutually reinforce and counteract the effects, but they will not affect the original drug. The professor said that these ingredients seem normal, but there was a note saying that the remaining ingredients can be mixed with other drugs to produce a drug-like effect at the back of the form! He spected that this form is only one of them! We thought of two possibilities. One is that they would sell the drugs separately in the market. Someone would purchase them and refine the drugs. In fact, it should have nothing to do with us. The other method is to use a special virus to trigger both of these drugs. Once the human body reacts to the drug, it causes addiction. Then, the drug could control or manipte! We have discussed that this method is rtively difficult. Moreover, different people react differently to the drugs. However, this world is not short of geniuses." "Therefore, the second method is very likely! This is not an easy business as there is a restriction on drugs across the globe. If the second method is sessful, it will be beyond our control! Money will make it faster!" Trevor nodded. "Right then, I just wanted to investigate it when I saw our family name on it. However, I did not expect that it would turn out to be this serious! Frederick, of whether we do it for ourselves or the people, we must not keep this form! After the professor left, I wanted to burn it. However, just then, a friend of mine came up to greet me, so I did not do anything. I did not expect..." He said. Trevor closed his eyes for a while. He was obviously very tired. He took a deep breath and continued. "I feel like someone is watching me! This person must know me and even my schedule. Otherwise, this operation would not have gone so smoothly. I have no idea whether I was being targeted for the form, money or that chip..." In short, the person opportunistically pocketed the form and walked away. He felt very unlucky! Regardless of who it was, those who dared to provoke him would be severely punished! "At least I know that there is a mole! Did you lose any other valuables?" Trevor shook his head and said, "Other than my diamond bracelet, they took my money. I still have my watch with me!" "This watch of yours is a limited edition. Not only does it have a serial number, but it also has a tracking chip! This person knows a thing or two! There''s always a solution to a problem. We have seen almost everything over the years! There must be a way! But first, you have to take care of yourself. Do you have a copy of the chip? When it''s necessary, transfer your personnel! At present, we must not make sudden moves in case we alert the enemy! Well wait until you''re better. Then, welle together and see how to divide and conquer!" Content Two heads were better than one. They couldn''t believe the four of them wouldn''t find the person with the help of the chip. Trevor nodded and said, "Alright!" He needed to think about the whole process. On the other hand, ever since Rowan watched the news, he began to wonder why Lindsay, the eldest daughter of the Crouch family, was so much like his wife, Amy. He saw the wedding photo on his phone. He shook his head again and thought to himself, "There seems to be a mole missing from the corner of her lips!" He was in a daze. While he was in a dilemma, a middle- aged man had pulled another middle-aged man over. "Mr. Efron, we''ve been looking for you! Take a look! Does this woman look like your wife? Why do I feel that both of your wives look the same?" He said. He reached out and shoved the phone in Rowan''s face. It was also a wedding picture. The man was dressed in a suit and leather shoes, while the bride was wearing a red dress. However, they had the same faces. They were even smiling and leaning against each other in the same pose. Rowan was suddenly triggered. He grabbed the man by the cor and said, "Amy is my wife! Where is she? Bring me to her! What did you do to her?" "What nonsense are you talking about? That woman is clearly my wife, Lucia! She gave me her virginity! How can she be your wife?" "sphemy. That woman is obviously Amy. She gave me her virginity!" While they were arguing, the two men started to fight and tug at each other. When the other man had enough of them fighting, he shouted. "Stop fighting! Both of you are also looking for your wives! Both of your wives also disappeared a month after you got married! They even took away everything you had! Don''t you think there''s something wrong?" Chapter 380 Chapter 380 "Besides, don''t both of your wives look exactly like the Crouch family''s daughter in the headlines recently?" How could they be this oblivious? The two men were lying on the ground, and their faces were ghastly. Both of the men picked up their phones and muttered at the same time. "Her first time?" "It''s her first time...." They both spoke at the same time, "She was so gentle..." "She was so considerate..." The man waved his hand. "Come on, guys!! If she did not coax you, do you think she will be able to take all of your assets? One look at the eldest daughter of the Crouch family, and you would know that she''s a con artist! Have both of you been living under a rock? Don''t you know that these things can be fabricated? You guys have tried searching all over for them for a few years. The two of you have suffered a lot all these years. Aren''t you guys tired? Why don''t you call the police?" He asked. "How could it be? I have a marriage certificate!" "So do I!" When the man saw how dumbfounded Rowan and Tommy were, he really wanted to smack their heads. He thought to himself, "Both of them are idiots! No wonder they were fooled by the woman!" "Why don''t the two of you share your marriage experience? Maybe you''ll realize how simr they were. At first nce, Amy looks exactly like Lucia in this picture, with just a different hairstyle and an additional mole. The two of you knew this woman for less than a month, and you''vepletely fallen head over heels for her. She said she was an orphan and even told you that her only rtive was her adopted mother, living in the countryside. Both of you believed her, right?" The man then turned to look at Tommy and said, "Didn''t you make a trip to that remote vige to try to look for her. Did you find her?" "There was a Lucia, but they said her mother died years ago and she had not gone back for more than ten years. They don''t recognize her anymore." "What about you?" "I couldn''t find her!" "Why don''t you exchange your experiences? No matter what, you''ll have to find her to get a divorce! Both of you are now impoverished, and you''re still waiting for your so-called lovely wives toe home? Even if that witch has taken everything from you, do you really want to live the rest of your life having nothing? The two of you should think this through!" At this point, the man turned around and left. He said to himself, "If they choose not to report to the police after realizing they''ve been conned, then jokes on them!" After visiting Trevor and discussing some matters with Carson, Frederick went down to the emergency room to meet Alicia. In the examination room, she took a look at herself in the mirror and felt her cheeks turn cold. The bruise on her lips faded a lot as she said, "Wow, it''s working!" "Of course, I''ll only give you the best! Frederick has the money, doesn''t he?" Alicia stood up and walked over as she said, "Thank you! Have you seen Trevor? How is he?" "He''s fine! He''s awake and will be able to leave the hospital tomorrow!" "That''s good! Otherwise, Aunt Amanda would be worried! You guys drink too much. This should serve as a lesson. Even if you drink to socialize, you don''t have to drink this much! Next time, if you drink too much, I will not take care of you! I will let you sleep on the street!" Alicia joked but was also worried about him. She smiled and Frederick agreed, "Okay! I''ll keep it in mind!" After a quick exchange of nces, he said, "If there''s anything you need, let me know!" Carson also nodded and said, "Alright! I have everything under control!" After that, Frederick exited the hospital with Alicia in his arms. On the way, he casually mentioned Danica''s painting to her. "Oh, so you realized?" She patted her chest and let out a sigh of relief. "I was afraid that she would move you! Unfortunately, when I was a child, I only learned to paint for a short period of time. However, I frequently stained my clothes, so I stopped learning. My mother told me to dance instead. She said it would help me grow taller and improve my character. In the end, I fell in love with dancing! Otherwise, I would have definitely been able to draw more portraits of you..." She said. Frederick had one hand on the steering wheel and raised his other hand to touch her hair. He said, "Please don''t! I''ve received too many portraits recently. I''m traumatized!" He stopped the car when he arrived at a red light. He turned and looked over at Alicia as he said, "Babe, why don''t you give me ap dance tonight to calm me down?" She pushed his head away and made a face at him. She said, "In your dreams! You should concentrate on driving!" She had been battered that afternoon yet he still wanted her to give him ap dance? In his dreams! As soon as the red car started to move, Danica inadvertently looked up and saw the familiar car in the corner. She asked herself, "Is that Frederick''s car?" As if it was a reflex, she hurriedly chased after the car. She kept on following his car. Just as she turned the corner, she saw Frederick helping Alicia out of the car. He was carrying a white handbag in one hand while the other hand was wrapped tightly around her. Danica slowly pulled the car to a stop. She still couldn''t believe it. How could this happen? Why... Why did the two of them seem so intimate? Alicia and Frederick entered a private room and ordered some food. She held a ss of almond milk and took a sip. Then, she said, "It''s so nice to have my husband take care of me when I''m injured. The only annoying thing is my dietary restriction." "You''re talking nonsense again!" He reached for one of her hands that was on the table and squeezed it hard. He said, "I will still love you as much even if you''re not injured! You have to be more careful from now on. Do not let your guard down!" He really did not know what he had to do to ensure she was out of harm''s way! Sheced her fingers with his and pointed at the hairpin she wore in her hair as she said, "I will not show any mercy the next time! I am capable of protecting myself! I will not let you worry about me!" The two of them enjoyed their meal happily. Outside the door, Danica did not move for a long time... The next day, Alicia went back to Soaver International together with Frederick. After getting out of the car, they started receiving all kinds of stares from everyone. After entering the elevator, Alicia''s eyes fell onto their intertwined hands and she looked up at him. "Frederick, are you sure about this?" She had doubts. She was going to drop a bomb before quitting her job at Soaver International. She was really leaving a name for herself. "This is yourst meal here. Shouldn''t we just do it? Once we''ve finished our meal, I''ll ask Doris to apany you to walk you through the formalities!" He took her hand and kissed it. He did this to help redeem her reputation and stop the gossip. It would also be more convenient for her toe and go as she pleasedter on! However, it was time to worry about her again. This time, Frederick chose Canteen No. 6. As expected, as soon as they entered, there was another super chilling atmosphere. Unlike the first time, he firmly held her hands throughout the entire way. He ne position was now much more prominent. Moreover, they were having breakfast at the canteen, so one could imagine how many pairs of eyes were staring at them. Although she was a little cautious not to embarrass him, her world was like a peaceful paradise with him around. For the first time, she enjoyed her meal at the canteen very much. After they were done with their meals, Frederick reached out and wiped the corner of her mouth for her. Then, they held hands as they left the canteen and went straight up to the top floor.N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. As soon as they stepped out of the elevator, they saw Doris and Giselle standing at the entrance of the el secretary''s office. Alicia subconsciously looked up at Frederick. At this time, the two of them had already walked up to them. "Mr. Clements, Giselle tendered her resignation!" Frederick gave her a cold look. He gnashed his teeth in anger and said, "Hmm! At least she knows!" Giselle bowed her head as she took a step forward. She trembled with fear as she spoke. "I''m sorry, Miss nchard! It was me... I never thought that you would get hurt in the process! Please forgive me!" Giselle raised her hand and gave herself a tight p, "I''m sorry, Mr. Clements! Please consider that I have been working in Soaver International for so many years and worked so hard over the years. Please have mercy on me!" Chapter 381 Chapter 381 Alicia could clearly sense her fear. When she saw the red mark on her face, she could imagine how hard the p was. She was somewhat shocked instantly. She only looked at Frederick and subconsciously clenched his hand but did not make a sound. His eyes suddenly darkened. A momentter, he said, "I ept your resignation! Everything ends here!"This content belongs to N?/velDra/ma.Org . Giselle looked up. There were tears in her eyes but there was a faint smile on her lips. She bowed and spoke. "Thank you, Mr. Clements! Thank you, Miss nchard!" After that, she turned around and strode over to the elevator. As soon as the elevator doors closed, Frederick looked at this secretary, Doris and said, "cklist her!" "Yes, Mr. Clements!" "I want you to help Alicia with her offboarding procedures! Once it''s done, bring it over to me!" After giving the order, he pulled Alicia into his office. As soon as they sat down, his phone rang. Danica was calling to invite him out for lunch! He thought about it for a while and decided to ept her invitation, "Okay, I have some things that I need to talk to you about!" After hanging up, he said, "Danica invited me out for lunch. I''m going to return the paintings to her! There are some things that I need to make clear!" He hoped that she would be able toe to aplete realization this time. Alicia sat on hisp and poked him in the heart as she said, "Hey Honey, are you doing this for your own interests? Are you trying to cheat publicly?" He lowered his head and kissed her on the lips. Then he said, "I''ll take you with me!" She giggled and rubbed his nose as she said, "I''m busy, I don''t have time to be a third wheel!" She suddenly remembered seeing Danica from the reflection of the restaurant windows when they exited the restaurant the night before. She had a feeling that Danica was getting restless as she realized that her paintings did not work! She did not think that she was capable of doing anything. However, subconsciously, Alicia warned him. "Frederick, I think it''s best you don''t reserve a room. If you do, make sure to have other people around!" "Don''t worry! I will not make the same mistakes as I did thest time! I will not let anyone plot against me!" He was lucky enough to encounter her the first time! Now that Trevor had a problem, he had to teach her a lesson! He took her hand and started fiddling with it. Their trust and understanding towards each other were obviously better than before. He kissed her hand and asked, "Do you need me to put in a good word for you to go back to JT Trantion Services?" "There''s no need! I''m more acquainted with the people there than you are! I''ll talk to the manager. I''m sure she''ll make an exception!" If he talked to those people, he would find out that she did not resign from that job. Instead, she applied for a long leave. Alicia wrapped her arms around his neck and quickly changed the subject. "Frederick, why did Giselle... seem so nervous earlier?" She already tendered her resignation, but why did she have to p herself in the face? She must have regretted her decision." "No otherpany would dare to hire anyone fired from Soaver International! She''s trying to gain my sympathy by pping herself. She''s smart! She''s actually quite capable and intelligent! Sometimes, she''s too intelligent. The business world is like a battlefield. I understand why she did what she did! Not only were you like an angel that has fallen to Earth, but you''re also gorgeous. I''m sure that a lot of people were attracted to you in your department, right?" What''s more, she managed to avert disaster twice. Once she disyed her wit, other people in the department would inevitably be affected. There must have been a lot of people talking bad about her behind her back! "What are you talking about?" Alicia pouted but lowered her eyes guiltily. She knew she stuck out like a sore thumb, but they would not let her keep a low profile! "Therefore, regardless of whether it was jealousy or she did not want you to hinder her department, she decided she wanted you gone! That was why she decided to put her job on the line and plot against you!" After saying that, he pinched her chin and said, "You''re such a troublemaker!" His outstanding department was shaken in a matter of days! "No, I''m not! I''m a lucky star! I''m the chief interpreter at JT Trantion Services!" She lifted her chin slightly, obviously unwilling to ept him calling her a troublemaker! She was not fond of the word! Rumors could well be facts! What should they do? "Yes! You''re a lucky star! You''re my lucky star!" He held her tightly and sighed inexplicably. "So, you should protect yourself and stay this energetic! I owe you my life!" He would make it up to her for the rest of his life! "There you go again! I don''t want you to owe me anything. All you have to do is to love me!" She leaned into his arms, and they whispered to each other for a moment. Then, she took out a few bags of snacks from his drawer and stuffed them into her bag. Soon, Doris brought up some documents for her to sign as part of her resignation procedures. After a while, she made a call to T Trantion Services and left happily. At noon, Frederick went to meet Danica. Of course, he did not go alone. He had Mr. Reynes keep watch at a fast-food restaurant on the opposite side. The two of them had their meal in a private room. It was very quiet and simple. Frederick put down the knife and fork in his hand. As he saw how quiet Danica was, he spoke, "This meal is on me. Thank you for your paintings!" "You saw them?" She looked up at him and unconsciously clenched her fists. She thought to herself, "Was I too desperate? Should I have waited for him to ask me out?" Did she fail again? Her heart was filled with indignance. Just as she was about to say something, he suddenly said, "Danica, I know what you''re trying to tell me, but I will not ept it!" His men were very quick. Soon, Chet brought over a box. The box was sealed with adhesive tape, and there was a piece of paper stuck on it. There were some words printed on it. "I did not do anything to deserve this, thank you!" Frederick signed it off. However, it was not handwritten but printed. He nced at the boxes on the ground, then at Chet and said, "Why don''t you get the car ready?" When everyone left, he spoke. "I''m returning the paintings to you! Danica, please don''t bother sending these to me again! No matter what you do, be it giving your heart and life to me, there would only be gratitude if I ept it. I will not love you because the person I love is Alicia! I agreed toe out for lunch not only to return these paintings to you but to make it clear that no matter what you do, we''re not getting back together. It''s the past. Don''t waste any more time on me!" Next time, he wouldn''t evene out for lunch anymore! Frederick had seen the paintings several times but still could not point out. He hoped that she woulde to a realization! After that, he stood up and picked up his phone from the table. All of a sudden, Danica also stood up. "Why? Frederick! You once said you love me, but now you''ve changed! Why can''t you give me a chance? Why do you constantly give me the cold shoulder? Do you know I spent days and nights painting? I miss you so much but I have never reached out. tried my best to control myself. This is the only way I can show you how much I miss you! Do you know how my life has been the past few years? I relied a lot on painting. I painted, I admired it, I destroyed it, and I repeated the entire process. Each picture bears my joy, anger, and sorrow! You said I was the only woman you''d ever love in your life..." Chapter 382 Chapter 382 Frederick slowly turned around and looked straight at her as he spoke. "Danica, painting is your hobby and your dream. Produced artwork is the blood and sweat of a painter. Every single painting is like their baby, and it should be treated with care! You said painters are able to express themselves through their work! How did you treat your artwork previously? How about now? Ask yourself honestly, are you living up to your own words? Are you using your painting to express your true feelings? If the answer is no, then you''ve let me down!" The color drained from Danica''s face, and her head was buzzing. She stumbled twice, and her body started to tremble a little.N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. Was he referring to the imitated painting? Her mind was in a mess. She wasn''t sure how she was going to exin it to him. However, he changed the subject and asked, "Have you ever wondered how our rtionship had gotten to this point?" Time stood still at that moment. They looked at each other and did not speak for a long time. After a long while, he heaved a sigh and exined. "I used to love you. I really loved you, and I wanted to spend the rest of my life with you! When we broke up, I looked for you, waited for you, and wanted to reunite with you. I''d thought we could give it another go... Did you think I''ve never tried? Do you think the only reason we ended up like this is that I''ve changed? Have you ever thought about yourself? Are you still the same person I once knew? Danica, when we still cared for each other, I had a clear conscience. I will not deny that what we had was good. However, don''t think that I''m the one who has forsaken you. Please don''t me me for going back on the words I said when we were together and said that I''ve changed. You ought to think about what you''ve done and what you''re currently doing! We are no longer the same people we were back then. Now, no matter how beautiful of a past we had, it''s no longer beautiful like it used to be!" He was slowly overtaken by disappointment knowing that she was no longer the same person he once knew. He was neither happy nor relieved. Sometimes, he was actually afraid that in the end, he would not recognize the love he had for her. This feeling ofplete denial was very terrible! Frederick intended to remind her to remember her roots. However, in Danica''s ears, his words held apletely different meaning. She thought he could not let go of the past, that he could not let go of her leaving without saying goodbye! This was why their rtionship had gotten to this point! "Frederick...." "Danica! I''ve said everything I needed to say! I''ll say it again; I don''t owe you anything! If you cross myst line, I will not go easy on you! Don''t let it go too far or you''ll pay for everything you''ve done!" After that, he reached out to open the door and left. As soon as he stepped out, his phone rang. Unconsciously, he walked towards a secluded area. He turned around and realized that Danica did not follow him. Instead, she went back to the room to get her bag. At this time, the door on the other side opened. Kieran checked his surroundings and slowly walked over. "Okay, got it!" Frederick answered the phone, then nced around. "Let''s talk about this when I get back! The Yoker Trading Group''s shares, yes, 036... You don''t have to worry about that. Buy it like I''ve asked you to! The more, the better! Then, next Thursday, once the market opens, I want you to sell it!" He said. When Kieran heard such big news, his heart started pounding. He hurried back to the private room and he mmed the door closed. When Kieran heard that Danica asked Frederick out for lunch, he only casually asked her about it. However, she told him the exact location of her lunch appointment. Only then did he think of installing a tapping device, in hopes that he could listen to their conversation. He did not expect anything interesting from their conversation. When he heard Frederick walk out of the room, he wanted to pretend to bump into him and take the opportunity to put in a good word for Danica. However, he did not expect that Frederick would drop such a huge bomb. At this moment, Kieran could not shut his mouth. It was as if he had won the jackpot. On the other side, while speaking on the phone, Frederick subconsciously turned around and looked around once again. He lowered his voice and spoke. "I''m outside. Just do as I''ve instructed! Remember, buy as much as you can. Make sure your men don''t mess this up... Remember to sell them all next Thursday!" The person on the other end repeated himself again. "Okay, make sure to give the right instructions! I''ll repeat it. If anyone dares to do anything stupid, they will never hear the end of it! You''d better buy everything today. It''s the weekend, and the news is hard to contain! We''ll talk more when I get back. There are too many eyeballs here," Frederick said. After instructing his men, he put down his phone and walked back. As soon as he approached the door, Danica also came out of the private room. She had already put on a mask, and Frederick did not say anything more. He just walked past her and strode away. She was stunned. She came back to her senses and opened her mouth but did not say anything. When Kieran heard the familiar sound of high heels outside the door, he calmed down and came out of the room. Then, he dragged her into another room. "Dad? What are you doing here?" "I was worried about you, so I''d thought I''d follow you to keep an eye on you! You'' re useless! You asked him out for lunch. Are you a fool? It''s a waste of time. You may not have the man''s heart; you could have at least taken some money from the man! You are really a Pret good-for-nothing! All my efforts of raising you all these years were in vain! Let me tell you, you should not bother him for the next two days and try toe up with an idea! Don''t be so petty and stir trouble! In the end, you''re only going to cause trouble for yourself! Doesn''t he like the other woman? Why can''t you think of a way to eliminate her? We might not be able to do anything to Frederick, but I''m sure we can do something to that woman. That poor woman. She has no power and status, and she''s not even from a well-to-do family. I doubt she has seen much of the outside world. What do the two of them have inmon? I''m sure he''ll get tired of her sooner orter! Danica, you have to keep your cool!" Content belongs to Kieran gritted his teeth as he thought about it. He was suddenly very determined. "I will also try toe up with a solution! The key is that you cannot act impulsively. We have to think of aprehensive n. You have to get rid of that woman and make it seem like it has nothing to do with us! You have to work hard. I will definitely support you and make sure you marry into the Clements family! We have to think about this carefully." She was initially quite downcast, but her father''s words were like a ray of sunshine shining into her heart in an instant. Danica''s heart began to stir again, and she unconsciously consoled herself. "Dad, you''re right! I have missed the opportunity once. This time, I won''t give up easily! He just couldn''t forgive me momentarily!" Yes, Frederick would definitely change his mind as long as that woman disappeared! If Alicia was able to marry into the Clements family, why couldn''t she give it a shot as well? "Look at you, you look haggard. Let''s take advantage of this free time to go for a facial. You have to take good care of yourself! We have to n ahead..." Chapter 383 Chapter 383 After parting ways with Danica, Kieran was busy on the phone. He was preparing his funds as he walked towards his broker''s office. He was a little anxious as soon as he closed the door. He asked, "Mr. Andrews, have you heard of the Yoker Trading Group? Can you help me take a look at their share price?" Mr. Andrews poured him a cup of water and said while searching, "Mr. Randolph, you mentioned the Yorker Trading Group, right? Which one? 0090306 or 004675?" It really existed! Kieran hurriedly stood up and said, "The first one. How does the trend look for this stock?" "The Yoker Trading Group Gold Trading is a rtively famous logisticspany. Judging by its stock trend, it''s doing pretty well. They have several subsidiaries, especially shippingpanies. They are even listed on the US stock market! However, the economy during the past two years hasn''t been stable, and the logistics sector has been affected! There recently have been rumors about the Yoker Trading Group entering a deal with a bigpany. Some say that it might be Soaver International. That is why their share price has been increasing these two weeks. Judging by their upward trend, someone must be pumping in a lot of money to acquire these shares. ording to my professional analysis, I have a feeling that the share price will plummet soon. I will advise you not to purchase this share!" The manager couldn''t help but feel puzzled as he tapped his foot. "However, there have been a fewrge transactions today, and the share price has risen by 2 dors! But I heard that Mr. Nn, the president of the Yoker Trading Group, is injured. I have a feeling that buying this share is rather high risk!" Mr. Andrew''s slight hesitation in his analysis gave Kieran a boost of confidence. After all, he had a taste of the reward. "When the stock market opens tomorrow, I want you to help me buy this share. I''ll transfer the money into your ount. I will do my best to gather 80 million dors. I want you to buy as many shares as you can with that money. Then, I want you to sell them all next Thursday!" "80 million dors? Mr. Randolph? The stock is very risky! There may be a few huge transactions, but judging from thepany''s operations and the market trend, the chances of the share price plummeting are very high! Isn''t this a risky move?" "Don''t worry! I have insider information! Don''t forget! I want you to buy it tomorrow and sell it next Thursday!" With these words, Kieran left in high spirits while humming. Back in Frederick''s office in Soaver International. After Chet reported the whole n, he said again. "Frederick, are you really nning to buy the stocks in America? The shippingpanies of the Yoker Trading Group are their most profitable sectors! Although it is independent of the group, it supports almost the entire operation of thepany!" "The stock market there is different from our local stock market. I''ve already asked Henry to buy their shares! The Yoker Trading Group is producing sophisticated electronic products, and it is valued at one billion dors. As long as this shipment sinks at sea, he would suffer losses of at least two billion dors. No matter how he tries to save it, its share price will fall drastically in the US stock exchange! If we don''t make more profit from the stock, how can we take over hispany? "Frederick, you''ve changed!" It seemed that Alicia was now the apple of his eye, and he could not deter him at all! He leered at him and said coldly, "Don''t just make sarcastic remarks! If this shipment of goods arrives safely, you would not get a dime!" "Yes! I''ll keep an eye on it! I promise that everything will go smoothly!" On the other side, Alicia returned to JT Trantion Services. As soon as she arrived, the first thing she did was to talk to the manager. Once she was done with the formalities, she entered the office and said, "Mira, Wesley, I''m back..." "Wow, you really kept my desk for me!" She felt the atmosphere was different now that she was back at a familiar ce. "Alicia, I miss you so much! You actually came back!" Miriam ran up to her and hugged her excitedly. "I was the only one left in our group since you and Daisy were not around. I was about to suffer to death!" "This is great! We''ve made sure to clean your desk every week. I even tidied it up for you! Look, I even helped to take care of your cactus. I don''t even know why it became like this! We have a new colleague, Loraine. The two of us are soon to be best friends..." Alicia poked Miriam''s head with a smile. "You''re exaggerating! Oh, I''ve ordered my tren tea for everyone, and it''s the Four Seasons. It''s my treat today! The manager has approved for me to resume work! We''ll be working together again from now on! I''m d to be a part of the team again!" She said. N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. "Thank you, Alicia! Wee back!" She turned around and reached out to shake the hand of a chubby girl, Loraine. She looked young and gave people a good impression. "Hello, nice to meet you, Alicia!" "Alicia, you''re so beautiful! I''m sorry, can I address you as just Alicia? I''ve long heard that there''s a super beautiful interpreter in the department..." It was obvious that Loraine was very excited as she shook her hand. Miriam had an arm draped around Alicia''s shoulder, and her face was full of pride as she spoke. "Of course, Alicia is no ordinary person! Loraine, if you have any questions in the future, you don''t have to ask me. You can ask Alicia. She''s the expert! Moreover, she is a very good person! Alicia, now that you''re back, I''m sure that this month, we will be able to get our bonus! You have to take care of me and ensure that we get more! These past two months, I''ve only gotten my basic sry. It''s so frustrating! Both times. were my fault. I identally misspelt "deposit" in an agreement and got deducted one thousand dors. I checked through the thing beforehand, but in the end, you''re the only one that can exin it to me!" Alicia rolled her eyes. "Don''t you understand? You''re justzy! Don''t worry! I''m sure I will point it out to you! I don''t get why you still can''t get it right. You deserve to lose that one thousand dors!" She said. Miriam nodded bitterly. Then, Alicia suddenly thought of something and asked, "By the way, where is Daisy? What happened to her?" She looked up and nced towards her seat. Her things were still on her table, so she doubted that she had resigned! "She recently got married and is pregnant. She went back to her hometown for her wedding ceremony! She should be back next week and will probablye up for a visit!" "Wow! That was fast! This is great news! She managed to get pregnant as soon as she got married. Why didn''t you mention it before?" "She hasn''te back yet, hasn''t she? I didn''t dare to say anything since she didn''t allow me to say it! I don''t know why, but she seemed to have something on her mind!" After muttering this sentence, Miriam shook her head. "Let''s not talk about it anymore. We''ll talk about it when shees back! Now, we can go back to how it was. Recently, we''ve been talking about 2 underwhelming sry compensation and welfare here in JT Trantion Services. It''s not the best, but I am happy working here! Alicia, I''m d that you''re finally back..." She said. Miriam and Loraine surrounded Alicia with snacks in their hands and updated her on the recent happenings in thepany. After tidying up everything, Alicia had already begun working in the afternoon! Alicia would be happy everyday now that she was back in this familiar ce. She would be happy regardless of what her job was. As soon as she returned to her desk with a cup of scented tea, she saw the phone on the table sh and she clicked on it. It was a message from Frederick. He asked in his usual style. "What are you up to?" Chapter 384 Chapter 384 Alicia quickly replied, "I''m currently having some tea. I miss you, your praises and your sweet talk..." She sent the message along with a few shy emojis. When Frederick saw her reply, he could imagine her cute face as she rested her head on the table. Perhaps, she was finally d to be back at JT Trantion Services. That was where she truly belonged! He could feel the change in her mood, and a smile appeared on his lips. "I have a dinner to attend tonight! You have to make sure to eat your dinner. You can even go to your mom''s ce. You have to take care of yourself. Don''t skip dinner!" She giggled as she felt all warm and fuzzy inside. She replied: "I will! I''ll be good! You have to take care of yourself as well! Come back early. I''ll be waiting for you!" Though their text exchanges were brief, it was essential for them to text. As soon as they put away their phones, both of them felt physically and mentally rxed. Both were suddenly in a good mood. When the bell rang to signal the end of the workday, Alicia was still immersed in her joy. Since Frederick would not be home, she decided to head over to her mother''s ce to have dinner. She was not only satisfied with her life now, but she yearned for it. The only difference was that she was living in a different city. As soon as she walked out of thepany, she saw a good-looking man leaning against the wall. Jeremy? What was he doing here? If she wanted to get her car, she had to walk past him. This time, she did not deliberately avoid him and even walked up to him. However, before she could ask him anything, she heard him speak. "I had no idea why I decided toe here, and I have no idea what I want to do. All I know is that my heart is in a mess. I unconsciously made my way here, it seems. Now that I''m here, I feel slightly relieved..." When she heard how lonely he felt, she was a little helpless. "Have you ever thought that if you continue on this way, I''m afraid that you would only suffer more! Jeremy, it doesn''t matter what brought you here. You should never show up here ever again!" Hadn''t he learned his lesson? Although she had no intentions to upset him, she believed that the both of them had the same understanding; Frederick had something to do with the Pitcher Group''s current crisis!T¨ºxt belongs to N?velDrama.Org. He was not a man to be trifled with! This time, it was probably just a warning or lesson. The next time, he would probably kill him! She absolutely believed that he was capable of doing it, and she did not want to see it happen. "What you should do is control, not indulge!" If things continued like this, regardless of whether it was him or her, it could only end in disaster. After that, she sighed and walked past him. "Ally..." Jeremy stood up straight and clenched his fist tightly. Anyone could see the pain on his face when he asked, "Do you hate me? Is there... Is there nothing else between us?" She once loved him dearly! One time, he had a fever, and she braved the rain to deliver medication to him! Now, whenever he felt he was about to fall sick, His heart would ache when he thought about that day. If he had realized earlier what he lost and softened his heart, maybe things would not have ended up this way! And now, he did everything she hated. He even betrayed her! His resentment festered in him, but he wasn''t sure who he was resenting. Alicia turned around and looked at him. She was not agitated and was calm, "Hate? Maybe! Jeremy..." When he heard her addressing him like how she used to, he suddenly came back to his senses, "I used to love you very much, and now, I really don''t hate you! Although this rtionship hurt me, it also brought me joy! It helped me grow! I''m exhausted after all these years However, if I hadn''t had this experience, I have no idea whether I can be as strong as I am now. I probably would not havee to Casterwich City, and I would not..." She would not have met Frederick! Everything that happened was all in God''s n. Thus, she had no hatred! She sighed thenughed dryly as she spoke. "I have what I''ve always wanted now! I am no longer the pampered girl on campus! As I''m standing here, Jeremy, is there anything you recognize about me other than my face? Are you sure that the Alicia whom you''ve once been with is the same person that''s in front of you right now?" "Of course I know! I love you! Even if I tried my best to suppress it all these years, I still cannot deny it! If it wasn''t because I can''t stop thinking about you, I would have..." He paused for a while. She finished his sentence for him, "You would have married Lindsay, or that fiancee of yours?" There was a sh of light in his eyes. His mood was surging. She still knew him too! She seemed to know what he was going to say. She shook her head. "You have never loved me! You got close to me because you wanted revenge. That was why you spent every minute and second with me! You weren''t entirely sincere when we were together! Jeremy, my brother is back..." Just by saying that, she could clearly see the change in his eyes. "You still cannot let it go, can you? I lied to you, and that was why there was always an insurmountable gap and hatred between us! You don''t have to keep on saying that you love me. Even if you lived with your animals for some time, you would still be sad if you lost themfv you really have feelings or guilt towards me, please don''te and bother me anymore. Please put the past behind you and find your own happiness!" "Alicia, I lost whatever happiness I had!" Their eyes met. Her eyes were very determined, "I''m talking about Lindsay..." And, his fiancee! That woman constantly had him in his mind, even in the midst of crises. Although he did not admire or like this woman, Alicia could not deny that she was treating him well! "I don''t care about her..." Jeremy roared, and both of them stopped talking. At this time, his phone rang. It was a call from an unknown number. As soon as he picked it up, a familiar woman came crying, "Jeremy, where are you? Pleasee and save me! I don''t know who else to call besides you!" "Linds, where are you? What happened?" "I''m at the police station..." She cried. He was also shocked, "What happened? Don''t be scared. I''ll be there right away!" After that, he suddenly realized something and looked up. However, all he saw was Alicia, who had already turned around and strode away deliberately. She looked at the clouds in the sky as soon as she got into her car. She could not help but sigh and say to herself, "Rtionships areplicated!" She scoffed. Sure enough, if what men said could be trusted, pigs would fly! She closed her eyes, and her head was still throbbing. She sat there for a moment and smiled at the mirror. Then, she stepped on the elerator. When she got home, she looked at the familiar room and smelled the familiar scent, and her slightly chilled heart gradually warmed up. She did not have the appetite to eat, so she just had some milk. Then, she took out a tie that had been embroidered. Frederick returned Danica her paintings. She could finally take her gift out! It wasn''t for favor nor dispute; it was out of love and affection! Would he understand her intention? Alicia gently stroked the tie. Then, she suddenly became downcast again as she said to herself, "I hope you are different. Please do not let me down!" Chapter 385 Chapter 385 When Frederick came through the door, he found Alicia in a daze, curled up on the couch. Her clothes were too thin, and her long hair was scattered everywhere. She looked rather lonely. He found a robe. He walked towards her as he frowned, "Why didn''t you wear something thicker?" He reached out to touch her arm, and it was cold. Then, he pulled her into his arms and rubbed her arms as he draped the robe over her shoulder. He then carefully examined the wound on her back, "You can''t even take care of yourself!" She did not feel cold initially. Now that she was in his arms, all she could feel was warmth. She took a nce at the clock and realized that it wasn''t even 9:30 pm. She could not help but smile. "What is this?" She asked. "Crab roll! It''s pretty delicious. Before I left, I ordered a portion and brought it back for you! It''s best eaten fresh. Try it!" He remembered how much she loved crab, so he was sure she would love it. The strong aroma of the food awoke her appetite. Coincidentally, she did not have anything for dinner. She then reached out for the packet of food. Before Frederick coulde up with a way to persuade her to eat, she had already picked up a roll and stuffed it into her mouth. "Wow, there''s a lot of crab meat in it without any juice. It''s delicious!" He nced at her in disgust. Then, he took out a few napkins and wiped the oil stain from her lips as he said, "You''re so sloppy! Why don''t you use a fork?" "It''s much better to eat it with my bare hands! Haha! Frederick..."This content belongs to N?/velDra/ma.Org . She pushed the te over to him and motioned for him to take one too. When he saw how heartily she was eating, he smiled and said, "I''ve already eaten! Slow down. Don''t choke!" Although she wasn''t skinny, he always felt that she was too thin. He then adjusted the robe on her, stood up, and headed into the kitchen to get her some warm water. He hardly saw her eat this much at night, especially supper. He was a little puzzled. "Did she not have her dinner? Or was she really enjoying the food?" He asked himself. A trace of doubt shed. He did not want to say anything, afraid that it would disrupt her appetite. He changed out of his work attire and headed into the bathroom to take a shower. When he emerged from the bathroom, she had already devoured four out of the eight rolls he bought her. Alicia stood up and quickly cleaned up the mess. She then said, "I''m so full! I''m going to brush my teeth..." Once she was done washing up, Frederick was still fiddling with his phone on the couch. She walked over to him with her bulging belly and nestled in his arms. She didn''t disturb him. She shoved her feet under the pillow and rubbed her belly with her hands. She sat there in silence, feeling genuinely blessed. He then replied to his messages with one hand while the other was wrapped around her shoulders. After replying to all his messages, he turned around and saw her checking out her bulging belly. It was as if she was wondering how heavy it was. He chuckled and said, "How far along are you?" She turned over and sat up, half-kneeling. She reached out and covered his mouth with her hands as she said, "Are you making fun of me? You are! You''re not allowed to make fun of me!" He kissed her hands then pulled her into his arms and gently rubbed her slightly bulging belly. "I love your personality more than how you look! Ally, I''m very happy when I''m with you. Therefore, you shouldn''t look down on yourself! will not love you any less because you''re fat or not beautiful anymore. I will not fall in love with someone else just because they are slimmer or more beautiful than you. I like it when you''re a little plump. If you''re happy, I''m happy!" Only when they were both rxed with each other would their rtionshipst longer. He only wanted her to be healthy so that they could grow old together and watch the sunset together, hand in hand. That would be the most beautiful life! "I know you want me to be healthy and active!" She leaned towards him, then wrapped her arms around his neck and nestled in his arms. She agreed with him but she knew that appearance was important to a woman because she was convinced that men fall in love with their eyes. The more beautiful they were, the more pleasing it was! However, she was very touched by what he said! "Your birthday is just around the corner. Why don''t we throw a party? What do you think?" Alicia sat up straight and said a little slowly, "Oh right! I''m growing a year older!" Unknowingly, she had been with him for nearly a year! That year was full of sorrow, joy and anger. It had been quite a ride! She shook her head. "I don''t want a party or anything huge. I just want you by my side. I want something simple. As long as we can have fun with our families, I''m satisfied!" She said. Frederick pinched her face. She was easily pleased. He felt a little sorry for her and said, "Alright then! As you wish! Oh, by the way, can you make some time for this weekend?" "Huh?" "I''ve arranged to have our wedding pictures taken. I''ll follow you to pick your wedding dress! We have to get everything ready before the wedding! We will not be taking any outdoor pictures. We''ll only take it when we go to France for our honeymoon!" "Alright then! Then, why did you let me eat so much? Why didn''t you tell me earlier? At least I could have gone for a facial or gone on a diet! The rest of my life..." She suddenly raised her eyes when she mentioned the rest of her life. Only then did she recall that she had already worn a wedding dress and had taken wedding photos before. However, before she could put her money on forever, everything turned to dust before it even began. When Frederick saw the sudden ebb of excitement in her eyes, he immediately knew what she was thinking. He lowered his head and kissed her on the lips as she said, "As long as I''m alive, even if I have to crawl, I''ll crawl to the wedding. I''ll never leave you alone!" He held her tightly in his arms. "In fact, I''m very grateful. I''m grateful that he gave you up. God sent you to me. I''m grateful that I am marrying you, and I have an excuse to keep you! Ally, you''ve changed my views on women. You have no idea how much you mean to me..." He said. He wasn''t as apprehensive towards women anymore. He wouldn''t take revenge on women who offended him anymore. That was because he had her, and he had someone to worry about. He was afraid that he would bring her trouble! He did not want her to get hurt because she was with him! "If one day, we really break up for some reason, don''t give up easily and don''t doubt how I truly feel I about you. Even if I said that I want a break up or a divorce, it must be that I I temporarily lost my memory. You must not believe it. Let''s make a promise. Unless I tell you that I do not love you anymore ten times in a row, otherwise, even if I say it, I don''t actually mean it. Regardless, it does not count!" Frederick leaned his forehead against hers. Deep down, he was afraid of losing her. He had no idea whether he was overwhelmed by the fact that he was about to get married, or there were too many things happening recently. He had a faint fear that was constantly lurking in his heart. "Ten times? Haha. Anybody who hears this must think you''re crazy. How can you say something like that? It feels like you''re going to leave me!" She unconsciously wrapped her arms tighter around him. Chapter 386 Chapter 386 "I will never leave you; it''s just a precaution! I''m serious. I want you to remember this promise forever and engrave it in your heart! You have no idea how scared I am of losing you! I love you more than words could say! I''m afraid that I might say something I don''t mean when I''m angry one day. I''m afraid that I might unintentionally hurt you! I''m afraid that I''ll lose you forever!" He had been separated from her by the doors of the operating room. Thest time, she was nearly on the verge of death. Every time Frederick thought of this, he would feel a sudden fear rise in his heart! Alicia always knew he wasn''t an expressive man. This was the first time. When she heard what he said, her heart was soaring. Then, she nodded eagerly. She did not like this pessimistic atmosphere. She deliberately poked at him and dallied for a while. Then she changed the topic. "Frederick, why do you restrict me? Does it mean I have to say a word ten times in order to express my determination? I..." As soon as she opened her mouth, she felt his passionate kiss as he said, "Because no matter what you say, I will never let you go!" Even if she loved another man, she could only be his wife and his girl! Sooner orter, he would be able to capture her heart entirely! "Frederick, I..." She loved him. However, before she could finish her words, he kissed her again. She tried several times to continue with her words, but she could not spit them out as her breath was taken away. Her lips were numb and trembling. She poked his chest as she blushed furiously. "Frederick, let me talk!" His eyes trailed from her vicle all the way down to her sternum. He had other things on his mind at that moment as he said, "Alright." She bit her lower lip gently. Her heart could not help but start pounding in her chest. Even her voice was soft and sweet as she said, "Frederick, I actually wanted to say... I love you! I love you..." She actually said "I love you" to him ten times. They looked at each other again, and his eyes were like surging waves. He grabbed the back of her head and kissed her passionately again. That night, he made sweet love to her... The city was full of colourful neon lights that night! This was the first time he was this liberated ever since she got injured. Frederick was extremely satisfied. The next morning, the sun shone brightly. It was soft and golden. He opened his eyes and looked at the beautiful woman in his arms. His face softened a little, and he gently stroked her face with his rough fingers as he savored this perfect quiet time. After staring at her for a long time, he slowly pried himself away from her and got out of bed. Then, he headed straight to the bathroom. Although she was exhausted from the night before, Alicia was thinking of what happened that night. She opened her eyes when she heard a slight noise and realized that she was no longer in Frederick''s arms. She took a quick nce at the clock, turned over, and looked towards the closet. At the same time, she also sat up. "Frederick, are you leaving?" She asked. "Did I wake you up?" He walked to the bedside and stroked her hair. He said, "I have an early meeting! It''s still quite early. You can go back to sleep for a little while longer!" She grabbed his hand and shouted, "Wait, I have a gift for you!" She hopped out of bed barefooted, went to the drawer, and pulled out a box with the tie in it. She decided to choose a dark blue tie for him when she heard that he had a meeting to attend. She tiptoed and helped him put on his tie. She even helped him adjust his cor. She said, "Frederick, you should wear this tie today! I haven''t embroidered in a long time, so I''m a ''ne little rusty ... You don''tck anything, and you have good taste. I don''t know what to give you, so I specially designed this for you! I wanted to give it to you earlier, but things got in the way! Whatever the case is, I want you to wear this today! I hope that you will think of me when you wear it!" He ran his fingers along the exquisite silk tie. Then, he turned it over and saw abel that wrote "A heart F" along with a rose. Although the craftsmanship wasn''t that good, he could tell it was hand el.lText property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. embroidered. He then looked at the box beside him that contained a set ofties in many colors, for various asions. It was simple yet luxurious. He could tell that she had put a lot of effort into choosing this gift! "I like it very much! This is my favorite gift that I''ve ever received!" He gently caressed her face, lowered his head and gave her a soft kiss. He then carried her back to the bed and tucked her in. He then kept the box of ties in the drawer. He looked at it for a long time before closing it. After he kissed her goodbye, he headed out the door. He was in an excellent mood that day! In the blink of an eye, it was the weekend. After having breakfast, the two of them headed to the wedding parlor in Casterwich City to take their wedding photos. As soon as they arrived, they were led into the VIP room. Frederick booked the entire shop for that day. A group of people served them. Alicia happily chose several wedding dresses as well as traditional attire. She chose whatever she liked. The photoshoot went without a hitch because they hired a team of professionals and photographers. The couple had a lot of chemistry. By four in the afternoon, they were done with the photoshoot. Alicia was also exhausted. She walked out of the studio, spent. She wanted nothing more than toy down on the couch. When she saw snacks on the table, she quickly reached out to take a bite. Thest few sets matched what Frederick was wearing, so he did not change his clothes. "Are you tired? Do you see any other dresses you like? We can make another appointment for tomorrow!" She turned around and waved her hand. "I''ve had enough! That''s about it!" She changed into ten sets of clothes, and if she continued to take more photos, she was afraid that she would drop dead! While they were talking, Frederick''s phone suddenly rang. It was Carson. Judging by the tone of his voice, he knew he had something important to discuss. After checking the time, he spoke. "Alright! I''ll head overter! Let''s meet up at our usual ce! I''ll ask Chet to head over first..." After sending a message to Chet, Frederick said to Alicia, "I have something to do tonight, so I have to go to the club! I''ll drop you home first. I won''t be having dinner with you tonight!" When she saw the serious look on his face, she figured that it was probably business. She was exhausted. Besides, she hadn''t changed clothes yet, so she spoke up. "Frederick, you can go ahead since you''re busy! There are a lot of other beautiful dresses here. I want to browse through them again! I can go back by myself. Don''t worry about me!" "Alright! Call me if you need anything. If you see anything you like, just buy it!" "Alright!" After giving her some advice, he instructed one of the shop assistants to take good care of her. After that, they parted ways. She changed into her clothes once she was done eating and resting. As soon as she walked out of the changing room, she saw several shop assistants gathered in front of a TV screen. She walked towards them. "Wicked Scandal: The daughter of Crouch Construction, who just announced bankruptcy, is suspected of stealing money from her marriage and is being prosecuted. She is currently released on bail, pending a court date fortrial!" There were various news reports on the Crouch family on the screen, as well as the picture of Lindsay, who had her head lowered as she exited the police station. A man was wearing a mask behind her, but Alicia could recognize that back at a nce. Jeremy! At this moment, at the street corner not far from the wedding dress store, Danica was looking at the same television screen, watching the same piece of news... Chapter 387 Chapter 387 "This woman is despicable! She lost everything, yet there is still a man who was willing to bail her out? I heard she poisoned her half-brother?" "It''s just a rumor! Isn''t it an assumption since they haven''t found any evidence? Don''t you think these men are stupid? They got married without even knowing the bride''s name. They even gave everything up for the marriage. They don''t even know whether the marriage certificate is real or not! It''s not a shame that they got cheated!" "Or else, why do you think it''s important to have self-consciousness. You have to know your strengths and make up for your losses. Can''t you tell by her choice of the groom? He is introverted and old. The fact that such a young and pretty woman was willing to care for him, it was no wonder he fell for her!" "However, despite that, it could also be due to the fact this was her first time getting into a rtionship. They even called in a professional to run some analysis. Men will be men; they only care about a woman''s virginity at the end of the day. One of them even ditched his long term lover for her. They deserved this." "Why do men even care about a woman''s virginity in the first ce? We are living in a modern society!" "It''s something hard to find these days. Why won''t people care about it and cherish it more?" "How annoying! When I faked my first time, it was enough to fool a man. At the end of the day, men still can''t get over their obsession over a woman''s virginity!" After some time, more people started gathering around. Danica''s attention was diverted to the conversations around her. Her mind was all over the ce. Could this be the root cause of her mistake? Her heart was filled with regret. She was distraught. Indeed, what a fool she was! She shouldn''t have cared so much about how Frederick changed. Besides, didn''t his change give her a chance to cover up her mistakes instead? Unfortunately, it was all toote now! If she had known this earlier, she wouldn''t have tried to gain his sympathy. Instead, she should''ve done the same thing Lindsay did... As she was struggling with her thoughts, her phone rang. She walked to the supermarket by the side and took a leather bag from a man''s hand. Back at her car, she opened the door. The first thing to fall out was a photo of Lindsay. She thought to herself, "It''s her?" She was friends with Alicia? She took out the information and skimmed through it. Danica felt inexplicable emotions, "This woman is despicable!" They were more intertwined than she thought! "This woman was the perfect tool!" Danica started the car with a smile. After returning home, she locked herself in the room and spread the information on the bed. She then began to study it carefully. "What should I do? What should I do to take my chance?" She got up and massaged her temple. She felt a burst of inexplicable agitation. Her eyes inadvertently turned to the wall near the balcony. She saw a sealed box and rushed towards it. She took a knife and ripped the box into pieces. Then, the packaged paintings fell one by one. She picked up a painting and threw it to the ground with a thud, "What''s the point of drawing and doing so much?" He was unfazed. How dare he return them all to her? D*mn it! She used to be his one and only! He would chase other women away for her. He would never do anything like this to her for any other girl! He would never... Danica was venting her anger. She even cut the oil painting that fell with the knife. "Why? Why did you do this to me? You said you would treat me well. Why did you break your promise? You broke your promise!" She screamed. After destroying the paintings, she burst into tears. She couldn''t help but fall into despair and question, why was God treating her this way? "Is it just because it''s her first time? We''ve been together for over 10 years..." She murmured and suddenly thought of what the people on the street were saying earlier, "That''s right. Some men would dump their girlfriend of over a year over faking their virginity." Wel.ie If a woman''s first time was really so important, why didn''t the men she meet cherish it? Why did he even take her money before he left? If i wasn''t important, how could Frederick fall in love with that woman so soon? However, their family genes were so special that she couldn''t even fake it! Not only was shegging, but she was also destined to stay behind! Sitting on the bed, Danica was annoyed, "Why didn''t I think of this from the start?" When her eyes fell on the destroyed paintings, she suddenly thought of something emotional. "Don''t always feel like I''ve let you down. Don''t always use the promise we made when we were blinded by love to beg me. Have you ever thought of what you''ve done?" He was ming her! What did she do? That''s right. Was it because she left without saying a word? Or perhaps... that contract! He was upset about that! That was why he was so heartless to her! Yes, this was how he was with women! Suspicious, indifferent, and a heart that was not easily wavered! He felt that she had betrayed him, so he would rather choose someone who had not hurt or betrayed him, and the person who was closest to him was Alicia! After this epiphany, Danica suddenly stood up from the bed and eximed, "That''s right!" He was naturally reserved towards women. Therefore, he wouldn''t give his heart so easily! She still had a chance! Her father was right. If this way did not work, she should try targeting that woman! It was effortless! As long as that woman was like her... Then, they would be of equal standing. They would be standing on the same starting line; she would not lose! Frederick''s change towards her was just another better arrangement! As her eyes fell on the paintings again, Danica picked them up one by one and put all of them into a trash can. She needed to burn them. No one should see this! "Right!" She thought to herself and asked a servant to clean the room. Then, she went to the drawing room and found a brazier. From start to end, she saw the piece of paper that Frederick printed and pasted on the box, but she had never felt anything special about it. On the other side, Alicia was shocked after watching the news. She couldn''t believe that a woman could be this scheming. Lindsay was indeed very unfortunate. After experiencing so many years of hardship, fear, and desperation, she could somehow understand why she would do such a thing, using her body to take revenge and get everything she wanted. A woman could be rich if they were cruel enough. This was true. All these years, she was harassed by countless men. Otherwise, she wouldn''t be who she was that day, defensive and paranoid. When she got out from the wedding dress boutique, she couldn''t help but let out a deep sigh.T¨ºxt belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Just as she was about to take a taxi home, her phone suddenly rang... Chapter 388 Chapter 388 "Victoria?" Hearing that she wanted to treat her to dinner and even brought her boyfriend, Alicia beamed with joy and said, "Alright, I''m starving! Vicki, I look fabulous today. Do you think I should draw some freckles on my face?" She giggled as she made a joke. She couldn''t help but be curious about her man! "You''d better show some cleavage! I would be able to tell whether he''s a scum!" "You wish! Wouldn''t I be at a loss? My ''uncle'' would be angry! Oh, what is the ce? I have to get ready to go! I have a lot to tell you!" After settling the time and ce, Alicia hung up the phone. In front of the ss cupboard, she couldn''t help but pause for a moment to look at her own reflection. When she went out with Frederick that day, she wore a loose outfit for the convenience of taking pictures. It was not an outfit that entuated her figure, and it was easy to change out of. Right then, the makeup on her face was gone, but she felt that it waspletely clean, especially her hair. She was initially ready to go home, hence she didn''t take it down; her hair was still in an updo. She calcted the time she had and quickly ran to a salon she found nearby to get a hair wash and deal with it. Only then did she dash to the hotel. When she got to the ce, she panted a little and said, "Sorry, I''mte!" When she looked up, she saw a gentle yet dashing face. The both of them got up. Victoria withdrew her hand in embarrassment. She had a shy look on her face. "Alicia, you''re here..." Listening to her sweet voice, Alicia couldn''t help but shudder, "Sure enough, women are different when they''re in love!" Just a moment ago, she was yelling at her. However, at that moment, she was apletely different person! After looking straight at her for two seconds, Victoria''s face was full of embarrassment from being seen through. She tousled her hair a little, and her face turned even redder! At this time, the man reached out his hand. His posture was elegant and graceful, "You are Miss nchard, right? I have always heard a lot about you from Kimmy. Anthony Clements, it''s nice to meet you!" Alicia was stunned and screamed out, "Kim... Kimmy?" Her eyes fell on Victoria again. For a moment, she questioned whether she was at the wrong ce or got the wrong person! "It''s me! Why are you standing there? Sit down, and let''s talk!" Going around the table, Victoria shoved Alicia to sit and then returned to Anthony''s side. The three of them ordered steaks and sent the waiter away. Alicia brought the topic back. "Your nickname is Kimmy? Why haven''t you mentioned it before?" She remembered when her parents used to call her, they would always call her "Rhea" or "Vicki" instead! "It''s a long story! I was Kimberly As before I went to secondary school. After that, I changed my name to Victoria As for interesting reasons. When I was still in school, I would be seriously ill twice a year. Even when I got themon cold and a minor fever, it would take me at least half a month to recover. It used to really take a toll on my studies. Then, my mother was distraught and got some people to check on it. It turns out my name was not that lucky and had a bad meaning. That''s why I was always so sick. Hence, I changed my name to Victoria, and strangely after that, I never really got sick anymore! That''s why my family always liked to call me Rhea. However, a lot of my ssmates still call me Kimmy. It doesn''t really matter. You can call me anything!" While Anthony filled Alicia''s ss with water, he then said jokingly, "I guess I just revealed how close we are just by calling your name?" Victoria rolled her eyes at him and then said with a smile on her face, "It''s good that you know that!" Seeing how they teased each other, and the love in their passionate gazes, Alicia felt genuinely happy for Victoria. "Congrattions on finding your Mr. Right!" She said happily. While they were chatting, the waiters served the steaks. Naturally, Anthony sliced the steak up for Victoria before he ate his portion. Seeing the both of them like that, Alicia shook her head exaggeratingly, "You two are here just to show me how in love you guys are, aren''t you? Are you trying to annoy me?" "Why? Are you jealous? Here, I''ll give you one! The cheese sticks here are delicious! I ordered some specially for you!" As she said this, Victoria pushed the te in front of her. Seeing their interaction, Anthony also asked casually, "What does your boyfriend do, Miss nchard? Perhaps we can have dinner together next time!" As soon as his voice fell, Victoria kicked him under the table and gaveN?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. him a look Immediately, the man stopped. The atmosphere was. slightly awkward, and heughel" dryly Victoria couldn''t find any words to say for a long time. "About that, ignore him! He..." Victoria forgot to give him a heads up! Then, Alicia justughed and said, "He''s under management. He is quite busy most of the time, but it would be great if he could make it! When we get married in October, we will definitely invite you two!" Victoria was stunned. Seeing that Alicia wasn''t in a bad mood, she did not dare to continue this topic. After this pleasant meal, the three of them then went their separate ways. In the blink of an eye, it was Alicia''s birthday. That night, the whole family ate at the Lavender Garden. She blew the candles, ate the cake, and then Frederick took her home. During the short journey, her fingers inteced his, and her whole face was lit up with a beautiful smile, "I''m so happy! This is the best birthday ever in my life!" Her birthday was the least of concerns all these years! It had been a long time since there was such joyfulughter in their family. That year, not only did she have him, but she also had a reunion with her family. She could also tell how rxed her parents were. There was overwhelming happiness tugging at her heart. If only Nichs were here, it would be perfect! "Thank you, Hubby!" Alicia stopped and kissed him on the cheek. Then, she pulled his hand and said, "It will be perfect if you could carry me home again! Hubby, I can''t move anymore!" In the next second, he bent down. She stood on her toes and hopped on his back. She nestled on the side of his neck and chuckled. He carried her all the way to the front door of the house. Frederick reminded her again and again, "Don''t fall asleep..." "Of course not! I''m not a child!" After jumping down, she helped him to tidy up his clothes. Just as she was about to say something, she turned her gaze and saw a big box in front of the door. "What''s this? Why is it here?" How did it get here? It was literally in front of the inner door. Alicia looked around and then looked at the words on it. "Happy birthday!" It was for her? "Hubby, did you prepare this?" He shook his head and opened the door. He then saw the logo on it. Hence, he helped her carry it into the house. He carried it, and it was very light. He thought it should not be anything dangerous, so he opened it. Inside was an exquisite bear all curled up. It was grey-brown, soft and cute. It was holding a small, delicate box in its hand. When they opened the box, there was only a card in it. Besides the words "Happy Birthday", there were a bunch of numbers, it was like... The numbers on a bank card! Chapter 389 Chapter 389 Frederick grabbed it and passed it to Alicia, then he checked around the toy bear. It seemed like it was just an ordinary toy, and it even had a tag on it. Nothing seemed odd. Her gaze trembled slightly while she held the card. Suddenly, she had an image in her mind. It was a beautiful little girl in a dress with a rough boy. They were sitting under a tree by the rocky roadside with a lollipop in their mouths. The girl pouted. "Why do you give me a toy bear every year?" She said. Every time, the boy would scratch his head and say, "What? Don''t you like this the most?" "But it''s the same every year, even the color is the same! You don''t remember! You don''t love me..." "Okay, hold it right there! How can I not adore you? For next year''s birthday, I''ll buy you a bigger one!" "Nichs, do you know how old I am? Why would you give me a toy bear again? I''m already twice as tall, but your toy bear is still the same! Every year, I say that the presents are the same, but you still give me the same thing next year. It''s as if you don''t care about anything..." "I just remember that you like this... You even cried a few days because of it! Alright now, don''t be upset! I don''t know how to pick anything else for you, you know! When I make money in the future, I''ll just give you a bank card on your birthday. The password will be your birthday and my birthday. You can buy whatever you like. Is that alright?" "That''s more like it. I can open a toy shop in the future. It would be opened specially just to sell the toy bears you gave me!" In her mind, the voices from the past were still ringing. Alicia looked at the bunch of numbers on the card and the familiar looking toy bear. It had the same curly hair, the same shade of brown and it was the exact same size of 40 cm! Squeezing the bear, a lump formed in her throat, "Nichs, it''s Nichs..." So, he still remembered her birthday! Did he know where she lived? He was still in Casterwich City! Did he earn good money? Did that mean that he was having a good time? If so, why didn''t he contact her? Holding the bear, she subconsciously moved it close to her like how she would when she was a child, and nuzzled it. Frederick wanted to ask her who sent it to her, but upon hearing her muttering, he understood immediately and turned around to hug her from behind. "Happy birthday, Sweetheart!" Alicia''s gaze moved away from the toy bear and she saw a huge bouquet of white and red roses. In the middle of the bouquet was a card that wrote "love". Where did he get such a huge bouquet? How could she not have noticed? She hugged him back before she turned her head. Her voice was a little hoarse and said, "Hubby?" "I haven''t given you a birthday present yet!" Then, he lowered his head and kissed the corner of her lips. Frederick pushed her back to her room and took out a diamond watch. He put it on her wrist. "Happy birthday! I hope that you will be happy every minute of every day for the rest of your life! Let''s be together forever!" He said. After that, he even kissed her gently on the back of her hand! "Yes! You have always loved me so much, and I, too, will love you forever!" She threw herself into his arms and couldn''t help but twitch her nose. On her birthday, she was so happy that she was in a mess, and that night was beautiful and unforgettable. The next day, when she arrived at thepany, Alicia first recorded the card number on her mobile phone. Then, she opened the web page of the bank from memory and tried to log into the online banking system. Wrong password?This content belongs to N?/velDra/ma.Org . She tried again with a differentbination but it was still wrong! What was the use of giving her a bank card number then? Just as she was confused, she heard footsteps, and she instinctively closed the web page. "Good morning, Alicia!" "Morning!" As Miriam sat down, she threw a sweet at her. Then, she suddenly screamed as she remembered something, "Oh, I almost forgot! Alicia, I received an express mail yesterday on your behalf, but I forgot to give it to you! It seems to be sent from the bank! I don''t know if it''s a bill or not, but I hope it didn''t mess anything up!" After she rifled through her desk, Miriam handed over a file and ttened it out a little. Alicia was quite puzzled and said, "Thank you!" It was now already an era where electronic bills were used. Moreover, she was not in debt, and it had been quite some time since shest purchased anything with her credit card. Why would she suddenly receive a bill out of the blue? She looked at the address and found that it was indeed thepany''s address. She opened it and saw a USB key inside. Suddenly, she understood what it was. It was from Nichs! He separated the card''s password from the USB key because he was afraid of an ident. Suddenly, she understood the meaning of the other set of letters and numbers on the card. "love521" should be the password of the online banking system! Plus, their birthdaybination should be the password of this USB key! Then, Alicia inserted the passwords, and indeed, they worked! There were six zeros, could it be one million dors? Hence, Alicia couldn''t believe her eyes. She rubbed her eyes and counted again, "What did he do? Where did he get so much money?" She quickly changed the password as she thought that there might be someone who was spying on her. She felt reassured to know that she had someone to back her up. Just as she was tidying things up, a scream sounded. "Holy sh*t! Look! Mr. Clements has leaked his wedding photos! How could he, who was never not close to any woman, suddenly be married?" "Really?" The office was in an uproar and Alicia was shocked too. She hadn''t even chosen the pictures yet, so how could they be leaked already? No way. She hadn''t even settled down at her job, and yet someone was stirring up trouble again? After a quick Google search, a beautiful side profile came into her view, and her heart fell to the ground. They were right, but it was obvious that the photos had been edited. She was slim and slender. She wore a white wedding dress and half of her body was leaning on Frederick''s shoulder. It was surreal, and besides the curvaceous and exquisite figure, no one could see her face. However, most of Frederick''s face could be seen. In his photos, except for his eyebrows that were slightly trimmed in shape, he had no makeup on. His appearance and temperament were better than any supermodel, and he looked very handsome! After looking at the photo for quite some time, even Alicia realized that she was kind of obsessed with him. At the time, her colleagues were scrolling through their respective phones andputers as they started chatting away. "How unbelievable! Master Frederick was taken off the market earlier than Master Trevor? Who is this woman? She looks so enchanting! I''m so tempted to know what kind of el.ne woman she is to be able is conquer Mr Clements. I really want to see her beautiful face!" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Miriam screamed, and everyone''s eyes turned to Alicia at the same time. She stepped forward and said, "Alicia, you and Mr. Clements..." As soon as Miriam spoke, Alicia knew that sooner orter she would not be able to hide it any longer. Then, she immediatelyughed dryly. "That''s right! It''s all in progress! If there''s any good news, I will inform everyone!" She said. Because the wedding arrangements were not set yet, she dared not say much. After all, there were still a few months left, and the Clements family was no ordinary family. "Wow! Alicia, it''s really you! You''re really my idol!" Miriam rolled over in her office chair and held Alicia''s hand. She was very excited. "Shh! Keep your voice down! I don''t want to end up a joke since it''s not set for sure yet! So, for the time being, keep it a secret for me!" Alicia pouted sadly, and the rest of them nodded. "I get it! What a happy event! No wonder Soaver International made such a big move. They even took down Yoker Trading Group!" "Yoker Trading Group?" Why did it sound so familiar? met "Don''t you know, Alicia? Their representative was doing business with Soaver International and harassed one of the female employees before he got knocked out. This incident was even reported on the news! I heard that he''s still in the hospital! Plus, the Yoker Trading Group''s stock has fallen for several days in a row!" Chapter 390 Chapter 390 "In short, it was horrible!" With a face full of admiration, Miriam and Loraine chorused, "Yeah! They were literally courting death. How could they have such thoughts while doing business? That was it for them and thepany is going to close down. Everyone said that it''s all the consequence of offending Mr. Clements!" "The news also said that Soaver International has bought over Yoker Trading Grouppletely! No one can get in the way of Soaver International. It''s very likely to be impossible for anyone to intervene even if they wanted to now!" "Therefore, in Casterwich City, you should learn to protect yourself. Don''t offend The Four Great Masters! You wouldn''t even see your own deathing if you offended them!" So it was that man who poured three billion dors down the drain? Frederick wiped him out in just a few days? Even after starting the day''s work, Alicia was still very shocked by this news. When it was time for tea in the afternoon, she couldn''t help but send a message to Frederick. "Hubby?" She got a reply very soon, "Yes?" "Holy crap, what an expensive p-back! It feels so good now that I got my revenge, and I want to share this with you! I miss you!" Alicia tried to express her feelings in the most simple way she could. She even added an emoji after the text. His lips curled into a smile as he read the document rted to the Yoker Trading Group. He couldn''t help but chuckle. It turned out that she wanted to ask about this! He fiddled with his mobile phone and replied with a few words, "It''s what I should do! I''m honored to be with you!" "That''s what you should do?" She murmured before she suddenly understood! The matter of the Yoker Trading Group indeed had something to do with him! Although she knew that it didn''t necessarily have anything to do with her, at this moment, the result made her extremely happy for some reason. Then, she replied with a "kiss" emoji. "I''ll wait for you tonight. Let''s go visit Grandma!" She put her phone away and went to brew a cup of tea after setting a time for the meet-up. When she returned to her seat, her colleague called for her, "Alicia, there''s someone at the door. It''s your friend apparently!" "Okay! Thank you..." She looked through her phone and was still confused for some time. Then, she went downstairs. On the other side, Frederick put down his phone and went to brew a cup of coffee. He even watered the nts as he had some spare time. Back in his office, he opened his mailbox and dealt with the emails he had received. When he was almost done replying, he saw many advertisements in his inbox. He was deleting them as he went through, but he would look through it if he was interested in it. Suddenly, a bunch of images ofdies'' fashion caught his eye. On it was thetest collection of custom-made outfits, and there were a few of them that caught his interest. He picked out a matching pink and blue piece. The colors were vibrant and thebination was unique; the outfit looked very crisp. "Custom-made, limited edition. Only one piece for each size" When he browsed through it, he realized that no one had ordered it yet. In an instant, he bought all the sizes as he thought that such beautiful dresses should only belong to his woman! He wouldn''t like it if anyone had the same outfit as her. Later, he logged on to the website and paid 400,000 dors to thepany. Perhaps it was because he already had his eye on this one design, the rest of them no longer captured his attention. After that, he deleted the rest of the advertisements and closed his email. When she reached the door, she looked around and couldn''t see anyone she knew. Who asked for her? Was it a prank? As soon as Alicia turned around, a woman spoke up, "Miss Alicia nchard?" She turned around slowly. An unknown woman with a beautiful face and long ck hair fell into her sight. She was glowing like a ck pearl under the rays of the sun. The woman wore a stunning white shirt with a pair of jeans and ts. She was very elegant and gentle looking. Her dressing was simple and youthful. Then, Alicia looked at this woman in front of her, but she still felt confused. "You are..." "I''m Waverly Castle! I''m so sorry to disturb you. Please forgive me!" The woman was very polite. She even took the initiative to reach out her hand to shake hands with her. As their eyes met, Alicia''s heart suddenly thumped, "Are you Jeremy''s fiancee?" Subconsciously, she looked at her for a second time. It turned out that his fiancee was so young, and she was as beautiful as a blooming flower! The womanughed and tousled her hair in embarrassment and said, "Oh, so you know me!" In that case, she didn''t have to introduce herself! Alicia came back to her senses. "Miss Castle, I don''t think we know each other! I think you are in the wrong ce if you''re here to talk to me about Jeremy. I have nothing to do with him!" She said. After saying that, she was about to go back upstairs. Just as she turned around, Waverly grabbed her hand, "Wait a minute, Miss nchard! Hold on!" She quickly withdrew her hand when Alicia looked at her. "I don''t mean any harm! I came here especially to talk to him about calling off the marriage! I have a boyfriend! However, it is a pity that Jeremy''s gone on a business trip and he is not answering my calls. Nobody in thepany is willing to help me! The moment I say my name, they would hang up. I have no idea if Jeremy is not answering my calls because he knows that it''s me, or if I''ve got his number wrong! I investigated things and found out that you are the only girlfriend he had. Moreover, I saw the advertisement he bought for you previously! How could it be that you guys no longer have anything to do with each other? I mean, Miss nchard, I''m not familiar with Casterwich City. Besides you, I don''t know anyone else who knows Jeremy. Therefore, I''m asking you for a favor. Can you ask him when he ising back? I have toe over to Casterwich to work in July and my boyfriend ising over too. Before all of that, I must deal with this properly. Please, could you help me out with this?" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Alicia thought she was there to stir up trouble, but the truth was not what she expected after all. She couldn''t help butugh out loud. "You don''t even know him or anything, yet you were still daring enough toe over to this unknown ce to call off a wedding with a stranger? Aren''t you afraid that you would be cheated?" Alicia was advising her while looking for Jeremy''s phone number. Although she did not specifically save his number, she still managed to find it in her deleted messages. "I''ll send you his phone number!" After getting his number, Waverly blushed and said, "Thank you!" Actually, she had already sent someone to look up his information and saw their photos before. She also asked someone to keep an eye out and Jeremy was still around the day before, so that was why she came over that day! However she didn''t tell him in advance because she was afraid that he would hide once he knew. Who would have thought that her n failed after all! Sure enough! Afterparing the numbers, it was indeed wrong! She remembered the number 6 as number 8. "Miss nchard, you are such a good person! No wonder he loves you so much. You are so beautiful!" Waverly had a gentle temperament and she spoke very politely. She looked elegant and cold, but her speech showed that she was still somewhat naive. She reminded Alicia of herself long ago, and Alicia had a good impression of her. "Thank you, you are also very beautiful! You should be careful when you are out alone. Your fiance is not someone you can easily understand!"Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. Chapter 391 Chapter 391 "Got it! Miss nchard, can you help me ask how long it will take for him toe back? If it''s too long, then I won''t wait for him! He''s not replying to my messages..." Seeing Waverly''s pitiful face, Alicia remembered when she was alone for the first time in Casterwich City. She eventually nodded reluctantly. "I''ll give it a try!" She said with a smile. Then, she sent a message over to Jeremy exining the situation. At the time, Waverly''s cell phone suddenly rang. Suddenly, she became a totally different person as amanding tone erupted from her into the phone. "You will leave a trail even if you delete the records! Check it one by one! How dare you touch the financial records? Fine! I will look for a cyber cafeter and teach you how to insert themands, and you should be fine for a while! Are you stupid? Taking over control of yourputer from the cyber cafe? Will you be responsible if theputer gets infected by a virus? Just listen to me! Or else you would have to wait for me till I get back..." At that moment, Waverly acted as if she was an IT professional as she was calm and confident. While looking at her, Alicia was quite surprised. It seemed that she had underestimated her! After Waverly hung up the phone, Alicia said, "He said he has something important to do, which may take about a week! He will talk to you when hees back!" Looking at the messages on her mobile phone, Waverly sighed faintly, "It seems that I have toe here again! Thank you! Indeed, you are still more important to him than me! It was nice to meet you!" After giving her a smile, Waverly stretched out her hand again. This time, Alicia shook hands with her, "Me too!" "Let''s be friends! I''m probably going to work in Casterwich City, or settle down here in the future! Anyway, I won''t be with Jeremy. What happened between you two should have nothing to do with me, so you don''t mind, right? I really like you!" Alicia could feel her kindness and simple nature, and she had a good feeling towards Waverly. Hence, they exchanged phone numbers and added each other''s contact before they parted ways. Over at the Randolph family mansion, Danica was shopping for some clothes online. When she wanted to pay for them, she suddenly discovered that the one she wanted couldn''t be bought. "What the heck?" She mmed the mouse down with a bang angrily. She was originally in a bad mood when she saw the wedding photos published by Frederick, so she needed some retail therapy. However, after picking for a long time, she went through many times to make sure what she bought was worth her money. She finally picked out the one she wanted but it was no longer avable. She clearly saw that there were four sizes avable before this, so how could they all be sold out? What the f*ck! Why was it hard for her to even buy an outfit? The world was going against her, wasn''t it? Everything was conspiring against her at this moment! Hence, she was so angry that she was about to explode. Then, she picked up her phone and made a call. "Are you kidding me? Isn''t this the new collection you rmended to me? I just put it in the shopping cart, but it''s already sold out? What are you guys selling then? Isn''t that a limited edition, custom-made piece? How could all the sizes be sold out as I was picking it? Why are all the hot-sellers still avable but 0083 is sold off?" Everything was not going ording to her wishes! Now, even a shabby old boutique was picking on her? Danica was obviously furious and almost cursed. On the other side, the shop staff tended to her temper as calmly as possible. "Miss, please wait a moment. I''ll check it for you." "Pardon me, are you talking about the limitededition pink and light-blue outfit designed by Sim, with the code AQ0083A ?" "Yes, that''s the set! I want it in the XS-size! Are there many people who made a reservation for this size? I clearly saw that all four sizes were avable!" She was now much thinner than before, and there were basically no clothes that wouldn''t fit her. She clearly remembered that the size of that set was very standard. Usually, sizes like XS, and especially custom-made ones would not be sold out easily. How could this one be sold out so quickly? For the past two years, she had never experienced not being able to buy any outfit that she wanted! That was one benefit of slimming down, and she''d gotten plenty of discounts as well! To be honest, she didn''t feel that she was prettier than before. She didn''t know why, but no matter how much she ate or how full she was, she could no longer go back to her previous state! She couldn''t help but admit that she was at her prime when she was with Frederick. "Miss, I''m so sorry. I checked just now. This set has indeed been sold out. All the sizes have just been reserved by a customer!" "What?" With a scream, Danica was even more furious.N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. "That''s bullsh*t! This is an outfit that is worth more than a hundred thousand dors, who would buy the same design in four different sizes Is the customer crazy? Can the guys customer wear it all? Do you still want to operate or what? If you continue to lie to me I will not lodge aint about you, but I will tell everyone I know to stop purchasing from you! Then, you will know the oue!" el govermen "Miss, don''t be angry! This limited-edition custom-made piece is indeed all purchased! Many customers don''t like wearing the same clothes as others, hence when ites to these kinds of limited-edition styles, it is not impossible for them to buy every single one of them! This customer has paid the full price! The order has already been processed..." Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org ¦« As she tried to exin, the customer service said politely, "Miss, thank you for your love and support for our designs. Why don''t you look at other styles?" The more she listened, the angrier she became. Danica cursed that fool in her heart. "Since that''s the case, I can''t do anything else, can I? You could at least tell me who bought this outfit right! I really like it very much. I hope that person can just be generous about it!" If she knew who it was, she would definitely call and scold that person! How could that person make her feel like this just because he or she had money! No way would she let the person be at peace if she didn''t get the outfit! "About this..." The customer''s information should be kept secret! "Won''t you give me the information? I will only ask her to sell me one of them. I won''t put you guys in a difficult situation. Why are you hesitating?" Then, the shop staff couldn''t help but sigh. "Alright then! Lcan only tell you that it was purchased by Mr. Clements from Soaver International. However the contact details of the customer cannot be leaked out! This is to ensure the safety and privacy of our customers! We have to keep their information private and confidential. I hope you understand this..." "Soaver International?" Frederick! Everything the staff said afterwards was useless to Danica, and she hung up the phone in an instant. She felt so angry that she was about to explode! So, he bought all the clothes! Looking at the images on theputer, Danica''s mind was still buzzing. She was afraid that if she closed the webpage, they would never be found again. Therefore, she saved some pictures of them. Unfortunately, he''d bought all of the outfits. However, could she really reprimand him over clothing? Four pieces; that would be about 400,000 dors! How could he waste time just to win that woman''s heart? She closed her eyes but she was still unable to suppress the annoyance in her chest. Danica got up and went out of the door. Just as she walked to the corridor, she could vaguely hear some noisesing from there... Chapter 392 Chapter 392 What was that sound? It seemed to being from the study! Had her father returned? Danica couldn''t help but frown a little and she followed the direction of the sound. "Alright, that''s enough! There''s no point saying any of this? Be good for now, okay?" "Let''s talk about thister... Let''s just get this through for now! Of course, you''re the only one in my heart!" She paused for a moment and froze for a second as she recognized her father''s voice However that other gentle voice sounded so much like... "Didn''t Mom go out to have tea with her friends? Who is Dad talking to?" As far as she was aware, her parents had always been very loving towards each other. Although the Randolph family and their business were huge, she was their only child! She heard that her father wanted to have a second child earlier, but her mother was too weak for that. Not only that, but her mother also had some side effects from giving birth, and she even stayed in the hospital to recuperate. She never had another child after that. Therefore, for so many years, she was the only child at home! However, at this moment, she suddenly had a bad feeling. It was as if her father had someone on the side. Hence, Danica could not ept this and her mind was in a whirl. At this point, another voice was heard. "What''s the matter? What the hell is going on? Wasn''t the Yoker Trading Group purchased by Soaver International already? Why are the stocks still falling? I did ask you to let it go on Thursday, but it''s still falling like this isn''t it?" "Of course we can''t let it go now! The stocks have already fallen in half! That would be 40 million! 40 million! If I let it go now, I''ll end up with nothing! You have to look out for me!" "What? It will still drop for some time? Is your analysis even urate? How can I trust you?" "Fine! Fine! You just won''t understand how I feel! 40 million dors, it''s not just 400 dors! It would be painful to lose such an amount! However you will be earning loads! Getting all the profits as usual! I''ll let you know after I think about it!" Danica suddenly came to her senses and shook her head, "Did I mishear anything as I was out of my mind just now?" What did that mean? "The Soaver International bought up the Yoker Trading Group, and Dad bought their stocks. Therefore, did that lose money?" Did they still have 40 million? That wasn''t it; it was 80 million! After doing some calctions, she guessed that her father must have staked all the money he had and the money he earnedst time on this stock. Last time, they literally made a great fortune overnight! Did he go all-in again this time? Did that mean that their family was going to be in debt again? She felt a headacheing on that was painful enough to split her in half. Every time this happened, she would feel extremely pressured. The continued prosperity or downfall of her family seemed to be her responsibility regardless. As she was thinking, an idea came to her. She raised her hand, knocked on the unlocked door of the study room, and slowly pushed it open. "Dad..." "Danica! When did you arrive?" When she turned around, Kieran was very annoyed, but he also felt guilty. "I heard you talking about the stocks when I arrived..." She closed the door and locked it. "Dad, did you lose a lot this time? Is our family in debt again?" With a sigh, he was also depressed and said, "You don''t have to worry about this. I will find a way!" He was sure that he had heard Frederick say that he wanted to buy it up. Why on earth would the stocks fall now?This content belongs to N?/velDra/ma.Org . Now that the stocks had fallen, he would have to pay more to make up for it. Why would he still buy the Yoker Trading Group? Shouldn''t he be finding a way to get back the stock to make up for his losses? He always thought that this investment would not fail, especially when the Yoker Trading Group''s reorganization was rted to Soaver International! If he had known earlier, he would''ve bought Soaver International''s stock instead. Although their stock was always sold at a high price and was difficult to buy, it had been growing rapidly recently! As he was calcting inside his head, Kieran was also extremely emotionally entangled. He was pulling hard on his hair, "Should I let it go or not? Should I listen to the manager? Would it be better to cut my losses?" If the stock really crashed, after a month or two, his money would really be worthless. Just by a month''s interest rate, it was enough to crush the Randolph Group. "Dad, I have a way to get a lot of money in a short period of time!" As she said that, Danica walked slowly to her father''s ear and whispered a few words, "But I need your help with this matter!" She still needed a carefully thought out n for this to work. Not only that, she needed a certain amount of money. "You want to repeat your same old trick?" Danica nodded. A sh of light shone across Kieran''s eyes, "This is killing two birds with one stone! It''s feasible! Okay! I''ll ask the manager to let go of the stock right away! We have to hurry up! Otherwise, it would be toote! almost had to sell everything we had for this 80 million! There is a little interest left after I return the 40 million. If there are no funds to run thepany, thepany will be in big trouble!" "I know! That''s why I''m discussing this with you, Dad!" If she won, not only would her family win, but she would also be able to turn over a new leaf for good. Their eyes met and the both of them nodded at the same time. In the blink of an eye, the weekend arrived. Alicia apanied her father to the hospital with her mother for a full body check-up. It was to ensure that her father was recovering well, and she even got some nutritional supplements and painkillers. Then, the three of them went back home. After being bedridden for some time, Martin''s condition seemed to be improving. He had a rope for support and he no longer needed the help of others to lie on his side. Every time Alicia saw her father struggling to turn around just like a baby who was just learning, she felt very emotional and upset. When they got home, they settled everything down and had a good chat as a family. "Ally, I have discussed this with your ??? father. When he gets better, we will continue with our fast-food business! It''s something we''re familiar with, and we do it best. Now that you''re getting married and living a goodlife, we don''t have to work so hard anymore nor chase achievements like ourpany being listed on the stock exchange. We just want to have a small business to survive, as we can''t just be a burden for you and Frederick for the rest of our lives!" "That''s right!" Martin nodded and spoke up. "Although he doesn''t talk much, he is a reliable and caring man. We can tell that he is very responsible! It is not easy to meet a guy who cares and is willing to care for you your whole life, Ally! You have to cherish him, don''t make any mistakes easily. As you possess more things, you would be more afraid of losing them, and you would always seek for what you do not have! A man''s attention is also limited; nobody is perfect! Wait til you get to our age, then you will understand that the most important thing is true, genuine love!" Alicia held her father''s hand while she prepared a straw for him. That was because Martin had to use a straw to drink as he had to lie down. "Dad, I know that each time Ie, you and Mom would take turns to teach me life lessons and say good things about him! I''m going home to make some food for him in the evening. I''ve been a really good partner, okay?" While they were talking, a call came from Frederick. She took the phone and made a gesture to her parents. Then, she ran out with a smile and said, "Hubby!" "A cocktail party? Okay! I''ll go back and prepare for it..." Chapter 393 Chapter 393 Alicia went back to the house after answering the call with glee on her face, and she even seemed a little shy. "I told you, Mom! Now can you rest assured? Frederick wants to take me out, hence I won''t be eating here tonight..." She said her goodbyes, and her parents gave her some more advice before she went back home. When she arrived, she took a shower. Considering that it was a work-rted function, it would most probably be a very ssy one. Therefore, she chose a rather formal-looking dress with an off-shoulder design, which showed off her sleek corbones and made her look really elegant. Her outfit entuated her womanly figure but it was not too ttering. The ck and whitece material was just the right amount of formality and feminine. After getting dressed, she applied some light makeup and put her hair into an up-do. Frederick came in while she was looking at herself in the mirror. Then, their gazes met and Alicia turned around to give him a curtsey. "Mr. Clements..." She giggled while looking at herself, "Hubby, do I look like your secretary like this?" Heughed in response. He couldn''t help but be amused by her. Then, he reached out and pulled up her cor, "If Doris was half as gorgeous as you, I would beughing in my dreams! It is all just right like this!" He loved her low-key attitude! All of her passion and sexiness should be only for him to see! Then, he then walked to the wardrobe and picked out a suit. He said, "I''m going to meet a few friends to discuss something... But, I''m bringing you along to have some fun. I heard that tonight''s event is in corrtion to the hotel''s anniversary celebration. Therefore, there might even be some special activities!" After he got changed, he turned around to look at her, "Just have fun. However, don''t stray too far away once we get there!" Alicia was a bright, shining meteor, and she would always glow so brightly wherever she went. "Alright, got it! I promise I won''t leave your sight!" She held his hand and gave him an obedient look. After he got her a thin cardigan, he walked out with her in his embrace.N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. The party was held at a high-ss hotel, so it was not as noisy as the normal cocktail parties. The event this time was slightly more low-key. When they went in, the hall was only filled with the ssy, melodious sound of a piano ying. The red carpet absorbed the clicking sound of the shoe heels. Frederick got Alicia a ss of juice and one for himself as well. They both then went to the buffet section while she was still in his arms. "Don''t hold back, just eat whatever you want! I wouldn''t want to upset a foodie! If you know anyone you meetter, just go on and chat with them! Do let me know if you need to go out!" She giggled and nodded. She nced at him. "Why did you bring a foodie over if you already knew beforehand? Aren''t you afraid that I will embarrass you?" As long as her weight and figure were still under control, she would seldom restrict her diet in front of him! Nothing was more important than eating! "We are already getting married, can I even regret it now? That would be far too troublesome!" As they were talking, a few men in suits came over and greeted them, "Mr. Clements, what a pleasure to meet you!" "You''re being too polite, Mr. Andrews. It''s nice to see you too!" They shook hands. Due to some of them being foreigners, they soon changed theirnguage of speech. They were all being very courteous. Some of them even suggested getting Frederick into international trading. They chatted about work matters and some sports teams. It was a pleasant chat. "I love sports, especially football. I would seriously consider..." They chatted along merrily and then toasted drinks with each other. Alicia gave a subtle smile throughout the process while being by Frederick''s side. She also took a sip after the toast. Just as she put down her ss, a brusque voice sounded, "Mr. Clements, your girlfriend is very sexy! Mind if I ask her for a dance?" The man said it in French. When he said the word "sexy", it was quite obvious that it was slightly impertinent. Frederick''s gaze darkened and he held Alicia''s waist as heard that. His attitude towards him changed drastically, "Sorry! My wife never dances with anyone! Excuse me." Then, he turned around and put down his ss. He then strode out with Alicia still in his arms asints sounded behind him. After that, he brought her to the dance floor. However, he still looked offended and was still upset. She fluttered her long eyshes as she tugged lightly on his suit with the hand that was ced around his waist. Then, she said quietly, "I just caused you some trouble again, didn''t I?" Even she could vaguely feel his anger emitting from him. If she had known it earlier, she would''ve chosen not toe in the first ce. She could tell that he was quite interested in that investment! "Silly!" His anger vanished after hearing her speak, "I would have no regrets even if it meant that I have to lose everything for you!" Then, his arm tightened around her without him realizing it. "If I can''t even protect the woman I love, then what''s the point of striving so hard? I love your beauty! I love that you are sexy! My woman... could make anyone fall for her!" Since he wanted to appreciate her beauty, he needed to have the ability to handle all sorts of trouble! She smiled brightly as she hugged him tightly, "You make me feel like a princess. You are my knight in shining armor and my guardian angel!" If only she had someone like him to rely on for the rest of her life, that would be incredibly blissful! "It''s my honor..." After that, he looked up and saw some men in suits at the door. Frederick then turned around and said, "Let''s go, they are here!" This time, he tightened his hand around her waist, as if he was iming her as his. She didn''t want to go over at first as she was afraid that what happened earlier would repeat itself. However, she couldn''t refuse him, so she still got dragged over. This time during the introductions, Frederick introduced her as they shook hands with her, and she replied with a polite nod and smile. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org 199 It was onlyter that she knew that these men came from powerful backgrounds. They were all elites from the higher management. Of course, some of them were also elites of the business world. "That''s to say, the project over in the western side of town is confirmed. Mr. McGowan would be busy again for sure!" "It''s fine! The busy part will only start next month!" "I heard that the purchase over there ispleted including the area around it! If thend of the western suburbs was to go on sale, I''m pretty sure that it won''t be anything less than five billion dors! I heard that there are some new ns since Director Sander has been busy with lots of meetingstely!" "That''s right! They have been having meetings for more than a month! Not only will they have to raise the standards for their inspections, but they would also make some alterations in their ns! That would justplicate the process. Oh well, let''s not talk about it for now! Cheers everyone!" Everyone raised their sses but it was obvious that they were holding something back. Even though Alicia was not from the same field, she guessed it was something rted to stricte terms of money lending! She could guess what they meant just now... These people, including Frederick, were interested in a parcel ofnd in the western suburbs. Chapter 394 Chapter 394 Therefore, that day''s main characters were not these elites in the business world, but instead, they were the ones who had rtionships with those in power and who could control people''s decisions. What Mr. McGowan meant earlier was probably hinting that news would emerge next month!Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. These few people chatted casually, and although they spoke softly, they were actually exchanging secrets and information that was hidden from the public. Some had partners with them, but they were all only there for apaniment and they just smiled throughout the event. Alicia, listening to them, understood but pretended not to understand. She only took a sip of her drink now and then, and did not speak too much. At that moment, Mr. Johnson from Linke Real Estate Group suddenly spoke up. "I''ve heard that Mr. Clements always had a special insight, being swift and decisive, but I never knew that your taste in women is great too. What a great pair and how envious I am! Mr. McGowan..." After Mr. Johnson cued him, the spotlight fell on Mr. McGowan, and they noticed that his gaze fell on the person beside Frederick. It was obvious that he was interested in someone. Those who knew him would know that he was very much a pervert. He was just slightly low-key aspared to others, but in reality, it was just an act to cover up. However, the fact that he could still hold such a status in society meant that he was still a person of experience. With a chuckle, Mr. McGowan said without embarrassment, "That''s right! Mr. Clements indeed has great taste and luck!" Normally, after hearing such a response, one would know what they should do. Frederick sneered, then wrapped his arms around Alicia''s slender waist. "Indeed, great minds think alike!" Frederick felt annoyed as he peered at Mr. Johnson with his dark gaze, thinking to himself, "The intention behind his rude statement was obviously to embarrass me and ruin the rtionship with Mr. McGowan!" Alicia''s heart sunk a little, and naturally, she understood. She tugged on Frederick gently, stopping his thoughts. She then spoke up. "It is my honor to be acknowledged by Mr. McGowan! A woman like me who is already taken would not be the best candidate to be brought under the spotlight, yes? Instead, a woman like Tinley who is young, single and beautiful would attract Mr. McGowan even more, wouldn''t it?" Choosing her words, Alicia said this openly and saved both of the men''s faces, while not offending Mr. McGowan. With that, the man looked at the woman who was in the crowd andughed. "Of course, Tinley is my idol!" Even though he wasscivious, he still had some principles. He still understood that he could not tease his friend''s wife! Suddenly, Mr. Johnson''s face turned dark. He gave Frederick a look; somehow he understood what Alicia meant. He said, "I have quite a number of resources when ites to connections in the film industry. Mr. McGowan, if you are interested in treating Tinley for a meal, perhaps I could make some arrangements" Everyone knew in their hearts that Frederick still saved him some face! "Mr. Clements, you exposed my little interest! In that case, I guess I would have to trouble you for that!" Mr. McGowanughed and epted it without any shame. Alicia judged him with much disdain in her heart. This kind of situation was not unfamiliar to her. She had experienced it herself once, and was forced to listen to such conversation when she was in a storeroom inside the toilet. Throughout these years, she really got to see the world from a different perspective. Although she disagreed with them, she was not worked up. Hence, she could still smile so purely and brightly. "Speaking of the devil!" Following his gaze, Frederick saw a few familiar faces at the door. Trevor, Carson and a few others all came around. They walked over and the whole atmosphere became lively again. The conversation continued to be about Tinley. Frederick, who was holding Alicia''s hand, suddenly tightened his grip. He was really impressed at her intelligence. Gradually, some people came to greet them, and those who stayed around to talk about business went away as time passed. Frederick brought Alicia behind and couldn''t help but kiss her on the cheek. "You genius! How did you know Mr. Johnson and Tinley had something going on?" Ever since they mentioned this woman, Mr. Johnson looked as if he had been pped in the face. His smile and joy even disappeared. "When we walked out the dance floor just now, I saw Tinleyughing at the door. Mr. Johnson even raised his hand and responded! Besides, when he took out his handkerchief just now I smelled a familiar scent! There is no one else who dressed so mboyantly and had such a strong scent! I wonder how many bottles of perfume she sprayed, as the smell is still very distinct even after being so far away. That perfume is very expensive as well! He deserves this for having other bad thoughts!" Frederick touched her cute, little nose, wanting to hug her and kiss her hard. Her response was amazing! Mr. McGowan was indeed still useful! It was even better than looking for a new way in! Just as the both of them were being intimate, Trevor suddenly walked over and interrupted, "About that, I have someone to introduce you to! He''s in charge of the sales in the western suburbs!" Alicia shuddered at the idea of meeting someone new, "Not again! I am not that unlucky, am I!" She shook her head after some thought, "You guys can go ahead, I''m going to get something to eat! I''m hungry" It would be better to stay away from further trouble! She did not want to be eyed on by anyone anymore! That feeling was not good at all! "Sure, don''t go too far away! Call me if you need anything!" She nodded. Then, Frederick and Trevor walked away, talking. In front of the buffet table, Alicia rxed and took a deep breath. Her outfit was light in color, hence she considered staying away from the fruits. She took some biscuits instead while waiting. While eating, she would look in Frederick''s direction from time to time. The both of them exchanged nces asionally. She enjoyed this quiet time, especially when she could savor some special treat and have nothing to worry about. She was very content. Without knowing, she had made her round and came back to the starting point. It was only then that she realized that she had eaten quite a lot. She looked down at her loose skirt. She gave an enchanting smile as it did not show much of her tummy. She had her ns all under control! Just as she was being delighted, Alicia was about to look at Frederick to know if he had finished his discussion. However, she hit something as she spun around. She tripped and a ss of wine sshed towards her. Before she could say anything, a piece of tissue was handed over and Carson''s hand appeared. "I''m sorry, Alicia! I didn''t mean it..." "I was thinking about something just now! I was not aware. I didn''t hurt you, did I? Your clothes are dirty now! I''m so sorry!" "Don''t be mad! Don''t be!" Her good mood waspletely ruined. At first, she thought she was really unlucky, but when she saw Carson, she immediately changed her thoughts, and thought of it as an ident. It wasn''t really nice to vent at him either, hence she took the tissue and wiped her dress clean. "It''s okay, it''s okay!" Her white outfit was obviously stained by the red wine. Moreover, it was stained in front, and it looked really bad! As Alicia had her head down, she didn''t realize that Carson''s eyes were hovering, and he kept swallowing his saliva. His tone of speech was somewhat guilty... Chapter 395 Chapter 395 Wiping would definitely not work. Looking at the mess and smelling alcohol on her dress, Alicia frowned. Now what? It was at this moment, Carson spoke up. "I''m so sorry, Alicia! I have had too many surgeriestely. I was in a daze and dirtied your clothes! Why not... I will help you to find another outfit to change into temporarily!" Carson apologized while he exined. "Thend in the western suburbs is very important to Frederick. Did you know? His mother was a very famous and beautifuldy from that area, she even had a title for it! In Casterwich City, the east side was always more advanced in development aspared to the west side, hence having titles that expressed the beauty of the west city. Frederick''s mother used to build many orphanages there, and she had always wanted to build an amusement park but it didn''t turn into a reality... That is why he has always wanted to expand to the western side and build an amusement park in memorial of his mother! Therefore, I guess he would not be free for some time!" That meant that he wanted her to agree to change her clothing! She understood well about Frederick''s past and present experiences. He was very powerful, without a doubt, but he was also very lonely deep down. This was especially true when ites to family rtionships. She had a feeling that who he was now was probably because he was forced to be strong just like her in the first three years! No one helped or gave any support. The only way to survive was to either work extremely hard, or be really powerful! At that moment, she had a strong feeling of pity. She felt that she could not put any burden on him and told Carson, "In that case, I''ll have to trouble you! Help me get a room! I''ll go over and inform him..." Just as Alicia was about to move, Carson stopped her. "I''m familiar with this ce! I''ll get someone to prepare a room and an outfit for you quickly! Frederick is discussing some matters there, so don''t go over! Don''t worry, I''ll keep an eye on your door. Nothing will happen to you!" As he was speaking, he raised his hand and motioned at the opposite side. Then, he pointed at Alicia. On the other side, Frederick turned around and was quickly distracted by Trevor and the rest. Alicia saw that Frederick had already seen her, and also saw them very close together as if they were talking about something confidential. She also trusted Carson a lot, so without much thought, she nodded and agreed. She was assured when she got into the room and saw that there was also another female servant. "Alicia, just go with it for the moment! It was hard to look for a new outfit, so let''s not keep Frederick waiting!" "I''ll hurry up! Don''t leave alright! Seeing that he nodded and stood obediently in front of the door, Alicia then took the outfit to the bathroom to change. Just as she got in, she realized that it was a short, red, translucent dress. She felt speechless and thought hard as she changed into it. Although the dress was stretchy, it was really too short and body hugging! The dress was a good quality dress. The low cut at the breast area was sturdy and had no signs of loosening. Theyers and curves were made really nicely. The dress entuated her curves but hid her tummy fat. It was as if it was tailored for her. Looking at the sight in front of the mirror, the contrasting colors of her skin and the dress, Alicia let down her hair to cover her scar at her back, but it made her look even more charming.This content belongs to N?/velDra/ma.Org . This was too eye-catching! She covered her chest and exhaled, "Won''t this cause even more trouble than before?" Carson was calling for her at the door, "Alicia, are you done? Trevor sent a message and it seems like Frederick is looking for you!" "Alright! Almost done!" She answered and looked at herself in the mirror. Due to theck of essories, it made her neck look very bare as well. Her make up was very light that day which made her whole look appear strange. She took out her lipstick and applied a few moreyers to it. She ended up with bright red lips. When she opened the door, Alicia covered her chest subconsciously. "Aren''t there any other outfits? Won''t it be too eyecatching if I go out like this? Why don''t you let Frederick bring me a cardigan! He would definitely be upset to see me like this!" It was too revealing! Carson was also shocked at the moment! His eyes shimmered and he answered, "No! He won''t!" Indeed, he found the right person! The whole outfit was really hot! He looked away and quickly opened the door while he spoke. "Alicia, the way you made Frederick proud, he would definitely be pleased with you! No wonder he was so worried when he couldn''t find you. Hurry up and go back" On the other side, Frederick got upset when he heard what Trevor and Willy had to say, "What? You''re asking me to use Alicia as..." "Frederick, don''t get upset! It is such a coincidence today that this secret bar underground is about to be revamped into a casino, and all of this is for Nickor. He is a famous millionaire and his condition to stay in this hotel is for it to have a casino! He is filthy rich and would only stay in high-end hotels. Many of the hotels would go to the extent of customizing his needs for him since he is the one paying! This guy has two major interests, gambling and pretty women. He has lots of lovers everywhere. I heard that it has be an obsession, an illness. Therefore, he has to have a woman around him at all times. Now, Silvia Davis is his new favorite." Trevor took a breath after he exined to him urgently. "The fact that Silvia could be his new favourite girl was not only because she''s very pretty, but it was also because she is very tricky. She left many rich men after they were not of use to her anymore. She even did stic surgery. Even at this age, she could still make Nickor fall for her. Although this man loves new ones more than the old ones, he is definitely not bored of women. He is certainly still very into them. It would have been fine if she didn''te back, but she had appeared too many times and caught his attention! If she leaks some information, a lot of us would be affected! Hence, TX epted this mission to get some important things from her. We just need to send her off, and whatever happens afterwards will have nothing to do with us!" Willy said. Trevor also nodded. He said, "TX even received the same mission more than once; this woman is just like poison! Just think about it, she could even handle Nickor! She is definitely not a dumb woman! We have plotted intricately till now just so only that we could lure Nigkor to Casterwich City. It was said that he will only stay around for three days or so! It was indeed unexpected and we are afraid that he would leave early again! This guy has a weird kink, he loves women who wear red dresses. Recently, he has been loving Asian women! Moreover, once he falls for it, it would be hard for him to resist. We have no other choice. In gambling, who could ever beat you?" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "So, you guys did it first and calcted me in as well? Only after doing everything you would inform me?" Frederick was exasperated with anger that his face turned red as he spoke! Trevor and Willy coughed ufortably and looked away. "After the deed is done, we will apologize personally and exin on your behalf..." Chapter 396 Chapter 396 It was easy for them to say! What kind of deed was this for him to execute? Just as he was simmering in his anger, he saw the both of them looking star-struck. He turned around and saw a woman who was clutching her clothes in front of her chest, walking slowly behind Carson. When Alicia came back, she was wearing an elegant wine-red dress. Under the spotlight, her beautiful skin glowed. She was breathtaking and beautiful. Although it was just a different outfit, it was as if she was a different person! She could obviously feel the gazes upon her and hear the gasps of the crowd. Her head hung low along the way; her hand was tugging on her outfit and she was afraid to walk too fast. Once she reached Frederick''s side, only then did she lean on him. "Hubby..." Before she could even exin, a reprimanding voice sounded, "Where are you looking? Don''t you want your eyes anymore?" She was stunned. In the next second, all three of them looked away. Alicia flushed and covered the front part of her body. She hung her head even lower and said, "I''m sorry, Hubby. I identally dirtied my clothes just now! How about you get someone to get my cardiganter?" Frederick nced at the three of them. Knowing that it wasn''t her fault, he held her in his arms. "Alright, I''ll get someone to get it for you! We will be leaving right after we''re done here!" He said. While talking, he gave the car keys to Carson. Hearing this, Willy immediately spoke up. "I heard that this hotel is doing an anniversary celebration and has a lot of activities. Why don''t we join it? It''s such an opportunity!" Trevor tagged along awkwardly and said, "That''s right! Let''s go together! At least get some fun out of it!" "Exactly! I heard that there''s a lot of fun stuff to do! Frederick, bring Alicia along to have some fun!" After Carson finished his sentence, a cold re shot at him. He shrunk in fear and said, "I''ll get Alicia''s cardigan immediately!" Frederick hugged her waist and turned around. Trevor and Willy tagged along hurriedly. She still thought that it was an anniversary event and they were going to have some fun, hence she was still quite happy about it. As they entered the underground space, she felt that something was not right when she saw all the bodyguards in ck. When she saw Willy showing some cards for them to enter smoothly, and Trevor holding a ck briefcase in his hands, all of a sudden, she felt even more confused. Wouldn''t an anniversary event be better if it was merrier? Why would they restrict people? When she walked in and heard the loud noises, she looked up and saw thevishly furnished hall with many people around, but there were only four gambling tables. Besides, there was smoke everywhere and it was very noisy. Men and women all gathered around together. It was even more hectic and luxurious than it was upstairs. At that moment, she finally understood. No wonder there were even bodyguards around! It was... Frederick looked around briefly and took a rose that was on the te held by the waiter. He gave the rose to Alicia.N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. He said, "Let''s go! Let''s walk around..." She reached out and received the rose. She smiled and answered him, "Alright!" Seeing that Frederick had his other hand in his pocket, she went along and held his arm. As they walked forward, he would pause at each table for about five to ten minutes. After going from table to table, they finally settled on table 3. He looked around and found a spot. Naturally he brought Alicia forward, heading towards the seat. However, the seat was decupied hence Frederick only stood around in the beginning, and spectated for two rounds. Only then did he speak up. "Shall we y a round or two? How about winning something for my sweetheart? What would you like?" Although she wasn''t sure what it ???? was like, she still had some idea about it. Last time when she was with Jeremy, Alicia used to y some cards in the club. Looking at this event, this must have been quite a huge gamble. The wages on the cards were probably the bet wages, and the game was most probably yed in cash. She thought he was just joking around hence she didn''t give much thought to it. She simply said, "It would be best if you could win a property!" Everyone knew that property was the hottest trend at the moment! Besides being a worthy investment, she also thought that it was the best thing that could match his identity. She was actually just joking around and it was a carefree statement. However, Frederick agreed and nodded, "Alright!" In the next moment, he unfastened the buttons on his coat. With a look, the servant had already prepared a te of bet wages over. "Mr. Clements, your bet wages. Ten million dors!" Alicia turned around immediately and couldn''t help but be shocked as well. She then tugged on Frederick''s sleeve as if she was trying to say, "I was just simply speaking! You don''t have to take it so seriously!" Their conversation with the servant was heard by the people around them. The person who was upying the seat was losing and looked behind only to see that it was Frederick. The person then got up and gave him his seat. Frederick simply grabbed thergest bet wage and threw it at the man. The man only answered him some time after recovering from the shock, "Thank you, Mr. Clements!" For them, even for wins or losses, the most it would be was around five hundred thousand dors. With these few bet wages, it would cover everything! The man was extremely delighted. As Frederick sat down, he signaled Alicia with his hand and she also sat by his side! It was obvious that he was a wealthy man. With the servant following them behind and Alicia, who caught the eyes of everyone, they naturally became the center of attention. Although there were quite a few rich I people at the table, there weren''t many who dared to gamble with him. Hence, when Frederick sat down the long table which was once packed with people was only left with four or five people. Then, he threw in some bet wages. Frederick simply yed for a round or two, losing miserably. Holding her breath, Alicia''s eyes widened as she looked around. She didn''t even dare to take a deep breath. Just as she gave an unsettled look at Frederick, he threw the cards on the table. "No offense, I shall take it all!" He said calmly. In the next moment, the bet wages on the table had doubled. It was as if it was as easy as blinking. The bet wages that were left with only a few suddenly piled up into a mountain. Alicia was shocked at this scene. "Thank you for letting me win!" One match after another, with only a sentence, the whole crowd went wild. She was in awe and was also very excited! She looked up to him tremendously. She got up and gave him a passionate kiss! "We won! We won again! Hubby, you''re the best!" Our winnings were definitely more than doubled! How amazing! Just as they were celebrating, someone stopped opposite of them. An intense gaze was staring at her hot, sexy body! Frederick got up and said, "We have the property now! Let''s go!" "Leaving after you win? That isn''t that nice, sir. Why don''t we y together for some rounds?" The man was speaking in English. After he finished his sentence, his bodyguard poured his bet wages on the table. At the same time, what was ced on the table was a knife. Alicia''s heart had a twisted feeling when she looked at the man. At first nce, she already felt that the man''s gaze on her was not a friendly one. It was a lustful gaze as if he wanted to have her in front of everyone... Chapter 397 Chapter 397 Subconsciously, Alicia moved towards Frederick and hid behind him. She looked at him with a worried look. He turned around slowly with one of his hands in his pocket. He nced at the table top and without much emotion and said, "This is the first time I''m hearing such a rule in the casino." "That''s because I suspect that you are cheating! I''m the host today!" This meant that his words were final. They looked at each other fiercely. The man responded, "ept the inspection and gamble with me for another round! Or else, don''t even think of leaving here!" Frederick gave a subtle chuckle. He said, "If you were to invite me for a round of gamble, perhaps I would be more willing to do so. However, now..." Indirectly, it meant that the man''s attitude was really rude and that he was really furious! The both of them conversed in French, and at that moment, it felt like des shing against one another. The man had bronze, tanned skin. Based on his dressing style, he looked like he was from the Middle-East. Beside him were twodies, one being a westerner while the other being an Asian. They were both sexy and gorgeous. The bodyguards were obviously armed, and this made Alicia anxious. This kind of asion was indeed not child''s y! What was the point of going against them head to head in this situation! Of course, they should opt for resolving it with money! For a moment, Alicia regretted it. She regretted asking for a house. Who knew that he was actually really good at gambling, and has now made others jealous! "It''s either you leave her here, or ept the inspection and gamble with me!" The man was very aggressive and pointed at Alicia directly. With her eyes widened, she showed a frightened expression. Her mind went nk and kept wondering, "What did he mean?" Unconsciously, she tugged on the corner of Frederick''s tuxedo and looked at him. He sighed and spoke up indifferently. "There''s not much to lose if I gamble! I have won enough and I''m notcking in it either! Be fair if you want to gamble! Check thoroughly and the bet should be the same as well! If you don''t have the skills, don''t me it on others! How despicable!" The man heard him and felt somewhat pleased. He raised his hand. He said, "Okay! Our bet is her! If I win, you will give her to me! If I lose, I will give you whatever amount of money you want! You can even take away all of these! Two wins for three rounds, and everyone here will be our witness! Start the inspection and you will bet for a person and I will do the same! Seeing that the man pointed at her again, the color on Alicia''s face became pale, and she was very confused. Since when did she even be a bet? She grabbed Frederick''s arm and shook her head. He grabbed her hand and smiled at her tofort her. Then, he looked at the opposite side. He quickly identified the woman in the picture that Trevor showed him. He pointed at the Asian woman wearing a skin-tight white dress. "If I win, I want her!" He said. It was a huge shock to Alicia and she almost fainted. She looked over and a woman who had long wavy hair, beautiful facial features and a hot figure fell into her sight. She could hear a buzzing sound in her mind. He actually agreed? He actually used her as a bet to win and get another woman? Unbelievable! Alicia took some time to regain her senses. It was not until a warm palm circled her waist and the deep, familiar voice sounded by her earthat she did. "Trust me..." Coming back to her senses, she saw that Frederick had already taken off his coat and put it on her arm. The gambling table was cleared and there were people checking around it. There were also people who took turns to check both of them. The situation outside was rather crowded and packed with people who came to see them. Alicia felt like it was like the end of the world and her mind couldn''t function like it used to before. It was not until a loud cheer sounded that she realized that the first round was over. "Mr. Clements won the second round! It is one point versus one for now!" Then came another shock. Alicia realized that two rounds had gone past just like that. She looked at the table and only then did her thoughts get pulled back a little. ckjack? They were ying ckjack! She had no recollection of it in the first round. However, the arrangement of this round was still familiar to her. Frederick was leading with one point. A tie? For a moment, it was as if she was forced to jump off a nk. Her palms became sweaty and she almost stopped breathing. She then looked at the man beside her. Her heart ached and she just could not believe that he would do such a thing! He took her as a bet! Seeing him now, so carefree and wearing a shirt with his sleeves casually folded up, Alicia''s feelings were just indescribable. Did he not care at all? Was that why he could be so carefree now? Once again, she felt the intense gazes from the enchanting Asian woman and the man from the opposite She felt an evesting despair surrounding her. At this moment, she felt that she did not even want to beg or get angry. She felt empty and hopeless in her heart. Very quickly, the third round started. After a few cards were passed, the man had already shown his final card. It was neen points with well- arranged clubs. Whereas for Frederick, his cards were already fifteen points in total. At this moment, Nickorughed out loud. "That would be enough for me! It seems that the chances of me winning this round is more likely! Mr.Clements, you don''t have much choice!" Continuing the bet or not, he was in a critical state.This content belongs to N?/velDra/ma.Org . If he stopped the bet, his bottom card had to be either five or six in order to win. However, both of these cards had already been shuffled out. The possibilities of him winning were really low. If he continued, he might exceed the limit of twenty-one. That would be even more risky. Usually in this kind of situation, it was unlikely to continue! No matter what, the possibility of winning was too low! Alicia wished she couldn''t understand. However, she understood as Jeremy taught her before. It was like a death verdict. She closed her eyes and felt an extreme despair. In the blink of an eye, her whole world fell silent. She could only feel like something was moving in her vision but she could not hear a thing. Unexpectedly, without much thought, Frederick said, "Bring out the cards! I will continue!" Good thing he remembered and calcted everything very urately! In the next second, a burst ofughter sounded, "Risky move? You''re just lucky this time! Eighteen points! Mr. Clements, I don''t believe that you would be so lucky!" Swiftly, he threw out the card and chuckled slightly, "I''m sorry but it seems that I do have the luck this time!" When he flipped the bottom card, it was all hearts, the card numbers were arranged gracefully, "2, 3, 4, 5, 6," and it was a stunning straight flush! At that moment, Sinvar was so agitated that he almost stood up. His eyes were wide open. Impossible! His bottom card was actually the number two? With such a slight possibility? He actually took the risk to get two cards and even won him? Looking at it again and again, Sinvar dropped his jaw in horror... Chapter 398 Chapter 398 It would be a miracle for him to get seventeen points. For the past two rounds, he already got neen points but it was still not enough to go against him, Sinvar truly felt that he had met a strong opponent! His gaze scanned through Frederick''s card deck several times. However, he really did not see any traces. Frederick had nothing on his hands. He even took off his watch and his sleeves were folded up. Sinvar made very sure of his chance in winning but he really did not expect this oue! Frederick got up and said, "Should we wait for the cards in your machine to verify it again?" He was suspicious at first but now that Frederick mentioned it, it would be too calctive of Sinvar to insist. He was cooperative at this time of defeat. He got up and pushed the woman to him, "Alright, I admit defeat! She is all yours now!" He gulped as his eyes fell on Alicia. It was very difficult for him to hold back and he asked, "What are the conditions for you to give her to me! Tell me!" Frederick grabbed his coat and covered Alicia with it. He wrapped her up and took over his watch from the person taking care of it. He then wore the watch elegantly. He said, "There are no conditions! I was just coincidentally in the mood to y with you!" Frederick took his time to tidy his outfit. When he looked at him this time, his facial expression was ice-cold and his attitude had a major turn. It was obvious that he was just being courteous earlier, and his tone became more assertive now. "Mr. Sinvar, don''t forget that you are not in the Middle-East but in Casterwich City!" Indirectly, he meant that this was not his turf and that he should not be so arrogant! With a feeling of warmth, Alicia, who was in a daze, came back to her senses. It was as if she had been through a major episode. Her face was as white as paper, and she had no energy at all. Her vision fell on the woman in the white dress and she saw that besides the bodyguards, Willy was also beside her. She was suddenly revived and came back to her thoughts. That''s right! They were all here; they came in together. Why were they nowhere to be found when they started ying cards? Why did they not say a word when it was so intense just now? Looking at Frederick''s attitude,pared to how he was just now, it was such a drastic difference! The gamble was over and they all came out with bodyguards. They could literally fight with the man from the opposite side earlier! Some fractions of her memory started showing and all the pieces came together in her mind. All of this was nned! He purposely used her as bait! It all made sense now. Usually, he would reprimand her for dressing in revealing clothes at home, but this time he did not say a word when she wore such a revealing short dress. The fact that he even brought her to the casino to have fun? No wonder Carson suddenly poured wine on her! He even prepared a brand new dress with a tag for her! The way she was dressed up was ultimately to attract that person! No wonder he did not just simply pick a table to gamble at, but he took her to walk around! He hugged her closely before they got into the casino, but when they got in, he simply put his hand in his pocket. This was all nned, and he did it all on purpose to make others think that he did not care for her! Therefore, that man had asked for her more than once! This was all to lure the man! The man at the opposite side! That fool, he actually fell for it! And her! She was a fool too! She thought that she was the one who caused trouble! But in fact, it was him! He was the one who used her beauty as bait! From the moment she changed, to all these details, they were all on purpose! Therefore, when they got in, everyone disappeared. They probably went into action and were not there to actually gamble! That was why they showed up only when they had to! That was also why Frederick did not reject when the man asked to gamble and asked for her! And when he won the gamble, he was not courteous towards him anymore! The woman was his goal! Could it be that everything from the beginning was all his n to get her into this? His caring and tender love was just to use her as his bait? For his despicable, immoral motive! Her body was cold and suddenly, Alicia felt that this man she got married to was someone unfamiliar! How could he y around with a woman just like that! She couldn''t help but think about all those allegations about him. "Mysterious, cold-blooded, stays away from women... Objectifies women and would do anything to women. He would even stuff goods inside a woman''s body and almost kill them!" For the first time, Alicia truly understood how cold and extreme he could be to a woman! Was it true that all women are so unworthy in his eyes? She could understand why Sinvar did not treat women with dignity but he could not ept that her Hubby, the man she poured all her love into, would actually force her to such extremes, even death! N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. But what if he lost... Her heart froze and she suddenly realized that perhaps she was nothing to him! Just like what he said earlier, perhaps he was just coincidentally in the mood. Maybe one day when he got out of the mood or found someone better, he would abandon her without a second thought! She felt like she was his pet; he only wanted her when he thought of her, and she would get abandoned anytime he disliked her. It was all a matter of an order! She didn''t know if she was afraid or just disappointed. At that moment, she started trembling. She didn''t want to say a word, nor did she have anything to say. Frederick obviously felt it and hugged her tightly, "It''s alright now. Let''s go!" She turned around and pushed the chair away. She tried to move her legs but she almost fell down instantly. He reached out and held her, "Watch out!" It was then that he felt that she was freezing cold. He looked into her eyes and he could see the coldness underneath her gaze. He held her even tighter. It must have been a major shock for her just now! Due to the fact that there were still e people around them and her legs were wobbly, Alicia did not push him away. She let him help her walk outside. Behind them were Trevor and Willy who were dealing with the remaining things. The both of them did not say a word as they walked out. When they came out, Carson was already waiting for them. In his hand was her cardigan. With a look, Alicia suddenly understood that this was all their n. All this while, her cardigan was waiting for her outside. He lowered his head apologetically while passing the cardigan to her, "I''m sorry for the fright, Alicia..." Unsure of their situation, he did not dare to say more. In his mind, what was important was that they were fine now since they came out safely! Chapter 399 Chapter 399 Frederick caught the cardigan and gave him a look. Carson went into the hall right after that. Alicia supported herself against the wall with her eyes closed. She tried to calm herself. Frederick knew that she must have gotten a shock from what happened. However, he didn''t know that she would be so shocked that she would go limp. He felt very guilty at the moment. "Ally, I..." Just as he wanted to exin, a p fell on his face and Alicia shouted, "Get lost!" In the next moment, she threw his coat aside and snatched her cardigan. She then took off running. Frederick was stunned for a moment. Only after a few seconds did he pick up his coat and chase her. "I''m sorry, Ally! Please hear me out! I didn''t tell you before because I was afraid that it would shock you!" "You have already shocked me!" Alicia shook his hand away and her face was as pale as paper, "You''re not afraid of scaring me! Instead, you were just afraid that I wouldn''t agree! How could you take me as a betting chip? As bait! All these for your pathetic, horrible motive. Perhaps next time you would ask me to serve others? What am I to you?" Alicia was crying and she was fuming in anger. "Ally, I won''t do so!" This time, it was indeed a tricky situation. He was also forced to make such a decision without discussing it with her. They were at the stairway, hence it wasn''t appropriate for him to say too much. Therefore, all he could do was apologize. "I am truly sorry for what happened this time! Let''s go back alright? I''ll exin it to you when we get back." "Don''t touch me!" She shook him away without considering much about his dignity, "You really scared me, Frederick! Don''t touch me! Stay away from me..." Alicia pushed him hard and dashed into the elevator. He also knew that he went too far this time; he felt really bad too. Then, he, too, dashed towards the staircase beside it. He chased after her as she left the hotel. Frederick hugged her tightly on the streets. "Ally, I''m sorry! I''m really sorry! It was really an emergency this time. I had no other choice! I''m sorry for hurting you... But please trust me! I knew that I wouldn''t lose! I won''t let you fall into another person''s hands. I will never..." Actually, he really did tremble for a moment earlier! In actual fact, he was afraid. He was afraid of any uncontroble circumstances! "What if? What if you actually lost? Did you know who you were up against? What if I couldn''t hold it through the whole round and gave up on myself! You would sacrifice me for a woman; what else could you not do? Next time, you should just hit me until I''m unconscious, then send me to a man''s room without my consent! What if he really ends up fancying me, and kidnap or even kill me?" Alicia was so furious that she sobbed and screamed. She even hit Frederick. He held her waist with one arm, while the other hand wiped away the tears streaming down her face. He felt really bad. "There is no ''what if''! I wouldn''t have lost just now! I''m sorry. I''m really sorry, Ally! I wouldn''t want to hurt you. I would never..." In that moment, Frederick had nothing else in mind to say, but he also truly acknowledged how deep this had hurt her. He didn''t dare to let go of his grip. His voice started to waver a little as well. "Don''t think of me like that! You are my woman, forever mine! Unless I die one day, or else, I will never let you go for anyone else! Never!" He held her tightly. He tried to warm her ice-cold heart with his body''s warmth. "I have gambled since I was ten years old. After I turned twenty, I have never lost any game if I wanted to win. The casino is a ce that I have yed until I don''t want to y anymore seem to have a gift for this. I would know how to win the game once I saw through it with a look. It is as if I have received professional training for it. I have no interest in this at all! When did you ever see me gamble? Today is an exception. I was sure that I would win and that was why I dared to let you stay by my side! I would have never lost you or the game!" He even had ns to y dirty if he lost! After all, those who actually knew him knew that he was not the type to y fair. He would do whatever it takes to achieve what he wants if it was necessary; that was his style! He was not afraid of breaking the rules for her! He only had his personal intentions in mind whenever he did anything! Only him! Frederick pressed her head against his chest, and he was also in despair,T¨ºxt belongs to N?velDrama.Org. "Don''t think of me like that! No matter what kind of situation I put you in, you will always be safe as long as I am around. My embrace is your whole world! I am sorry. I won''t ever make any decision without your consent anymore... Don''t doubt me, don''t get mad at me!" Alicia kicked and hit him. There were no signs of her calming down at all. "I don''t care! I don''t care at all! You''re just saying all these nice things to fool me! Before we came out, you just said that kwas wearing too little, didn''t you? But now? Do you even care? Were you even meticulous about it? You were just concerned I I that I would wear too much and show too little; that I was not ret eye catching enough! How should I know if whatever nice things you just said was not another trick for me to fall in the future? I am just an object for you to use when you need me, and to be abandoned when you don''t! This time, it was my beauty to lure others. What will it be next time? I treat you sincerely with all my heart. How could you use me like that?" Why were all men that selfish? Jeremy used her to take revenge for his family. He used her feelings to understand her family and then hurt her parents and ruined everything she had. But now, Frederick also used her to achieve his other motives. He would push her to such a situation so easily. What if she really got taken away by that man? She was for sure up against an endless cycle of humiliation and she would be better off dead! Suddenly, Alicia''s open heart seemed to be like a m that got hurt. It just wanted to shut its shell up tightly. She squatted down and cried with despair. All of a sudden, she felt that this man that she took as her support, that she took as the reason for all her decisions, only treated her as someone who was not that necessary! Seeing her posture, it was like she was a child who was abandoned by the whole world. He suddenly thought of something, and his face went pale. He pulled her up and wiped away her tears harshly. He then pressed on her shoulders firmly, "Don''tpare me with Jeremy, that jerk! I did not trick you, nor am I ying with your feelings to use you! Before today, I didn''t know that there would be a gambling session. I didn''t know anything about Nickor! I only got to know about it after Carson and the others arrived. They couldn''t find anyone else to do it, and they were afraid that it would all be toote; that was why they nned on you! You were already all changed and ready when I knew about it! About TX, Trevor was always the one who was in charge of it! He didn''t inform me about anything this time! I was also forced into this situation today! Today''s matter would affect many people''s lives and safety! It was all too sudden and urgent, that was why I didn''t discuss it with you beforehand! Ally, besides Grandma, you are the one who I care about the most in this world!" Frederick let out a deep sigh as he hugged her once again, "Don''t be like this, Ally! If I really ced you in a dangerous situation, I would definitely die in front of you! But there are some things that are just inconvenient for me to tell you here. I will tell you everything in detail when we get back. Calm down for now..." "I don''t care! I just don''t care! Everything else is more important than me to you! I am not even worthy to bepared to ten million betting chips!" She was so upset that she even cared about his money that he put in for the gamble just now. There was in fact nothing to worry about. Moreover, ten million was nothing to him! Chapter 400 Chapter 400 During their fight, Frederick suddenly understood something. She was already frightened, hence how could she have any rationality left? It was pointless to talk things through with her. He was already tired and didn''t know what to say for some time. Just as he was thinking about what to say tofort her, he heard some sounds from her. He then looked down at her. "What''s wrong?" "None of your business!" Alicia pushed him away while sobbing. He then saw that her feet were injured from the high heels she wore. Moreover, she was running and hitting him along the way, so her beautiful feet were hurt with many cuts; some cuts were even bleeding at the moment. He squatted down, took out the handkerchief from his pocket and ced it on her feet. "Didn''t you feel the pain after getting hurt? Why did you still run around?" He took off her shoes slowly while pressing on the side of her leg. He gave her feet some space to move around. Then, he looked up and checked the area before he saw a pharmacy nearby. He then spoke. "Don''t move! I''ll get you a few sters!" He tidied her clothing that was slipping down and supported her to stand up. Only then did he run over. Looking at her feet and the man who was getting gradually further away from her, Alicia became more alert now. She was still in a daze and she pouted. However, she still gritted her teeth hard. Frederick came back with some antiseptic cotton and sters but he couldn''t find her. He was worried and ran around on the spot. He looked around and saw that Alicia was getting in a cab. "This woman..." What a temper she had!Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. He had never met a woman who was as stubborn as her! Holding onto the sters, he remembered that she was wearing such an outfit when she got into the cab. He got back to his car and chased after her. They both arrived home at about the same time, and Frederick dashed into the room once he arrived. He saw Alicia standing on the side of the bed barefoot, wearing only her undergarments. She was cutting up the red dress into pieces while she was half-naked. It seemed like she was still very angry! She didn''t even wear anything and vented her anger immediately after taking her clothes off! He couldn''t help but look at the scar on her shoulder despite everything else that was exposed! Frederick''s heart ached, but at the same time, he was tormented by a burning desire inside him. He walked to the windows and drew the curtains close. He took her pyjamas and covered her. He then took the antiseptic ointment and sters, pushed her down to sit on the bed and took hold of her leg. He first cleaned up the wounds on her feet, then drained the blister on it. After that, he disinfected her wounds then put on the sters for her. "It''s not that I am unwilling to part with money, but in my eyes, there is no other woman who is even more attractive than you!" She was deathly attractive to men! After calming down, Alicia understood as well. That was the reason why he brought her to the casino. Was he someone who was willing to give up his money for anyone? In the second half of the game, if it wasn''t because he was giving in to Sinvar, how could he just let him be so arrogant like that? It was obvious that Sinvar wasing for him! Everything was nned out, except for keeping her in the dark! What a pity; she actually felt happy to join the fun with him. She even thought that he looked really handsome when he won! He was indeed very handsome! He was so handsome that she almost lost herself for him! Looking away, she pouted and gave him a look that said she didn''t care what his exnation was! Somehow, Frederick knew that she was listening to him. Therefore, he continued to exin, "Have you heard about the Scorpion Gang? They are just like legends, an organization that is as vicious as scorpions. They are capable of anything. They don''t care about good and evil. As long as you can offer them what they want, they will do anything for you! That includes people who want to get rich overnight, or if they want someone to go missing! TX refers to their Scorpion Gang!" Slowly turning her head around, Alicia''s eyes widened. She thought in her heart, "What kind of organization is this? Is he involved in it? Why does it sound so scary?" "Actually, that''s just a rumor, and it is not that exaggerated! TX operates with terms and conditions. For instance, if someone wants to get rich overnight, he would have to give up his most precious possession! If someone wants another person''s life, the condition would be that that person needs to find something that does not exist, which indirectly is a rejection! However, in order to protect the legend, TX would never reject proposals immediately! This organization still has its fame and name in the society." "Actually, many people wouldn''t believe or ept this organization. The Scorpion Gang is actually just a product of some kids who were going through a rebellious phase! Did you realize that when I climax during s*x, a golden scorpion tattoo would appear on my back? This tattoo was made specially by a master. It was just to follow a trend back then, however, it ended up being permanent!" "Actually, TX is just like any club that is for people who have the same interests. It is simr to those shopping groups or fan clubs on the inte. Everyone''s identity is unknown, as we just share a tform. Simrly, this tform has a person in charge! At first, it was a game made by Trevor and me. Afterward, some other friends joined in Later on, it somehow gained fame! Actually, we are just a bunch of people who gather the elites of the society in different fields online. Everyone shares information on the tform and it is all legal. If anyone wants to request anything, we will have professionals examine it and then delegate the work. Everyone does this at their own expense! It''s just that we only choose those that are challenging! Normally those who are selected have obvious traits. There are not many people who are short of money!" As he pulled on her hand, Frederick spoke. "Don''t be afraid. We are all just normal people. We have our own lives as well, and we never do anything that is against thew! We just use our specialty and free time to do things that are meaningful! Our business got bigger these few years! Trevor mingled in the entertainment industry and his social circle is especiallyplicated. He had to run errands everywhere. Therefore, he''s the one in charge of the issues in TX! To avoid interrupting our daily lives, we seldom open up for business. We ept fewer cases for a higher price! We didn''t expect to end up being a high-end business! The businesses we ept all start from five million dors! The woman we got today is not of personal interest, but instead, she is one of the tasks of TX. She used to be the mistress of many powerful people in Casterwich City, and she has some things in her hands that will seriously affect us, so we had to do something about it..." Chapter 401 Chapter 401 "TX is not known by everyone in our circle, but it is not some sort of secret either! However, nobody knows who or where TX is because, in reality, it never existed!" "Besides a name list of the members, TX is just an online tform. The members don''t know each other. There are only a few people who know the people there and what they''re good at!" At this point, almost all of his secrets were revealed. Frederick looked at Alicia seriously. "It''s my fault that I scared you! But trust me, I won''t put you in danger! I didn''t tell you this time because I didn''t have enough time to do so! My initial intention was just to bring you over to have some fun! This is my biggest secret! How can I not feel upset about my wife sacrificing her beauty? How can I hand over my wife to just anyone? I only have one wife after all!" He said. He yed with her hands. He kissed her hard and said, "Ally, I''m sorry! Don''t doubt my sincerity because of this matter!" He really had no other choice but to make this decision this time! She snorted in response. She took her hand back and went to the bathroom, "I''m going to take a bath..." Although she understood him, she was still very angry! This trip to the casino really had a great impact on her. Her whole body went limp the moment she left. The sound of the water flowing was heard, and after spacing out for some time, Alicia remembered something and walked inside. When she closed her eyes, that ugly, foreign face and green, lustful eyes appeared in her mind. She opened her eyes immediately and her heart was racing with fear. She turned off the tap and ced her hand on her chest. Her breathing was also rapid... Frederick saw her shocked reaction and he felt his heart ache. He took a big towel and wrapped it around her, then he hugged her from the back. Guilt and apology filled his eyes. She screamed. Alicia''s face went pale and she was scared by him. She turned around with her forehead covered in sweat and said, "How did you get in? Who let you in?" She was scared to death! Seeing that he came in dressed properly and that she was not harmed, she tugged on the towel and hit him with her hands. "Get out! Don''t touch me! Stay away from me! Don''t touch me ever again! I hate you whenever I see you! Get out of here..." Frederick let her be but he didn''t let go a single bit. He was seduced by her for the whole day and after they got in, a series of exciting issues urred. He had suppressed his urge to take her down for a long time, and after seeing her like this, the feeling surged up even stronger. He could no longer suppress this feeling. "Shall I show you the scorpion on my back?" He asked. "What?" His words made Alicia lose her train of thought and she was stunned for a moment. Didn''t his tattoo only show up when he climaxed during s*x? Was he thinking about it? This thought surfaced in her mind and she felt an odd feeling in her body. She gritted her teeth so hard they were about to break. This hooligan! He made her angry and yet he still wanted to sleep with her? During the time where she lost focus, Frederick had already pressed her against the wall, "Sweetheart, I really feel like... I can''t hold it in anymore! I''m only like this to you..." In the past, he felt that he was indifferent to desire. In fact, he thought he had some issues with it! However, ever since he got together with her, he discovered a whole new world. He was surprised that he was way more s*xual than normal! With the hot touch of his lips through the translucent, thin blouse, Alicia could clearly feel the hardness and strength of his body. She couldn''t help but feel flustered. "You pervert! Hooligan..." Her lips parted slightly and in the next moment, the bathroom was filled with nothing but lust.T¨ºxt belongs to N?velDrama.Org. For a moment, Alicia lost her consciousness until a hoarse, sexy voice sounded by her ear. "Sweetheart, open your eyes." Coming back to her senses, she opened her tired eyes. Through the reflection of the mirror, there was muscr back, and a shiny, gold Scorpion appeared vaguely. It was so vivid and real as if it was alive. Plus, it had an evil, dark vibe to it... Suddenly, her eyes widened. How could she have never seen it before? When she moved, Frederick couldn''t help but give out a low moan. Then, another wave of pleasure rose within him. Alicia''s gaze fell on the golden scorpion that was reflected in the mirror with her eyes half- ed. If she didn''t see it herself, she would''ve really suspected that what he said was nonsense. After everything was over, she panted but her eyes were still full of doubt. "Why... Why is there only half of it?" She felt that his tattoo was imperfect. Why was there only half a scorpion? He looked down and kissed her passionately He was truly impressed at her observation skills andplimented her in his heart. It was as if she was meant to be his! They were extremelypatible, and no one could everpare! "The other half is on Trevor''s body, and when our patterns arebined together, it will beplete. Mine is gold while his tattoo is silver, and it forms the logo of TX!" Turning him around forcefully, Alicia locked her eyes on the tattoo. She pressed on it but it didn''t show itself or any traces of it anymore. What kind of special tattoo was that? It would only appear for a while, and only during s*x! How odd! Frederick turned around and he was still holding on to her soft body. "At first it would appear after heavy exercise! When we were young, we took fighting very seriously! We got tattoos because we were rebellious boys. Although our household was strict and there was no need to worry about anything in life, we still longed for a life that was free and out on the streets like those gangs! Perhaps we were influenced by the movies and thought that it was cool and manly! Getting a tattoo was very trendy and manly, but our identities do not allow us to appear as rebellious or dark. Therefore, we went to do an invisible one, to please ourselves in secret. Of course, we are no longer that childish! A man''s capability is proven by actions not words. The tattoo somehow seldom appears after doing vigorous exercises anymore, but after getting together with you, I found out by ident that you would make it appear very clearly!" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Frederick caressed her wet hair. He felt d in his heart, "At least this worked!" "Ally, if I hadn''t considered you as one of us, I wouldn''t have told you these things! Trust me, I won''t leave you behind no matter what, and I won''t let you get hurt..." Chapter 402 Chapter 402 Even if she was not injured or hurt, she indeed experienced a major shock. Alicia didn''t want to forgive him, so she looked down and pouted while she gave out an unhappy snort. He seldom talked on normal days; in fact he never actually said anything. However, at this moment, she was speechless at his exnation. He was, after all, a very eloquent speaker. Only when he made her angry would he say nice things to her. He was not like that usually! She did not say anything because she still had some stuffy emotions in her heart. Seeing that she was no longer as agitated and impulsive as she was earlier, Frederick also knew that he went too far. He pinched her cheek lovingly and said nothing more. After cleaning up, he carried her to the bed. It was already midnight after everything was settled.Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. Alicia felt tired and she didn''t make a fuss anymore. However, for the first time, she had her back against Frederick when sheid down. Her long eyshes fluttered, but she had no emotions as she was still in shock. Frederick''s heart ached and when heid down, he pulled her close into his embrace. This time, he said nothing more. In fact, he didn''t know what to say besides apologizing. He didn''t realize that he was so close to her. The strength exerted from his embrace was strong. It was as if he was afraid that there would be a distance between the both of them. Slowly, the both of them fell asleep as they were tired. The next morning, he heard somemotion and got up. When he opened his eyes, he saw her squirming around mumbling something, "No, don''t!" "You''ve lost... You''ve lost!" "What should I do? What... should I do? Don''t... Don''t gamble!" The word ''gamble'' shocked Frederick in an instant. He grabbed her wrist, and only then did she stop squirming. Her eyebrows were still knitted in shock and her body was curled up. She hugged herself tightly. This was the first time he saw her sleeping with such vignce. It was very different from her usual carefree position, where she would even take over the whole bed. Frederick felt his heart ache once again. He really scared her this time! Exactly how scared was she that she would even have nightmares? Slowly, he carefully pressed down her limbs that were in a defensive position. Frederick kissed her forehead and said, "It''s okay now. I won''t gamble anymore. No more! You are my sweetheart, I won''t do..." "I won''t do such a thing to you, ever again in the future!" He carefully held her in his arms. He felt a surge of emotion in his heart. Somehow, it was as if she heard his voice, or perhaps she felt his warmth, but Alicia found afortable position and snuggled in. Then, she stopped squirming and slept soundly. Although Frederick heard her steady breathing, he could no longer fall asleep anymore. However, the feeling of her soft and warm body in his embrace was still quite a pleasant feeling. Because of this matter, Alicia did not treat Frederick nicely for the next few days. That day, after a hectic day of dealing with the errands in the office, her colleague brought a courier package for her, "Alicia, your package! It says here that you need to collect it yourself! Is it something expensive?" Miriam peeked and asked curiously, "Alicia, you''ve been buying things online quite frequently these days! What is it? It''s quite a big parcel!" "That''s not true!" Could it be another birthday present? However, her birthday was already over! After looking at it, Alicia opened it and took out a very exquisite red handbag. "Wow, it''s so beautiful! Alicia, you''re so blessed! This is Witch & Q''stest design! Moreover, it''s the limited edition red one. The design of the handle looks like it was made with real tinum and diamonds; it must cost about four or five million! Who would give you such an expensive gift? A bag for the queen being sent through a normal courier service?" "Could it be Mr. Clements? I''m so jealous! This is indeed the world of the rich!" "Why do I feel like it''s no different than those fake ones? I would rather save it in the bank if I have such a fortune! Buying it online is much cheaper and it won''t hurt to pay a few dors for it! Now I probably need to buy a special lock for this bag, right?" "That''s why you need to go get your eyesight checked! How can thosepare to this? Such an amount of money is nothing for rich people, so how can youpare the prices? However, the blissful feeling should be the same! After all, you started off well! Later on, when you have a few thousands or millions, those that are worth a few hundred would not be attractive for you anymore!" Several colleagues were still discussing this intensely, but there was a fire burning in Alicia''s heart, "If he wants to please me, why did he send this to mypany? Wasn''t he just trying to make the others despise me?" Just when she was depressed, Miriam had already unfolded the card. There was neat handwriting on the card. "Alicia, this is a small gift to represent our apologies. Please ept it and forgive us!" The signature was a circle with the number three in it. The following was some scribbled handwriting that was like a horizontal line. It was hard to tell what was written on it. "Alicia, it turns out that this is an apology gift? Isn''t this a little too sincere? What mistake did this person make that he needs to spend so much money? If only there was a rich heir who would apologize to me like this!" Miriam started daydreaming while holding the card. Alicia nced at it and suddenly understood. It was sent by the three of them! It was probably an apology for the issue that happened in the casino! Suddenly, a smile appeared on her face. With a few words, Alicia waved away the matter and she even managed to get people to stop talking about it. After everyone left, she realized that she had received a message from a stranger on her cell phone. It was sent by Carson. He probably wanted to exin to her about what had happened that day and apologize. He also wanted to tell her about the bag. After saving his number, she replied to him, "I''m not that petty! I like the bag, thank you!" Whether these people were the perpetrators of the issue or not, Alicia knew that she was in no position to me it on them. Hence, she still had to ept the bag. Therefore, regardless of whether or not she cared, she had to ept it. Only then would it mean that she had epted his apology and this issue could be settled. Although she knew that life was not perfect and that she should not live on in her illusions, this issue had hurt her deeply. It was like a thorn in her heart, and it made her feel really upset. Therefore, she seemed to already have a n in mind and walked to Lavender Garden after work. After her dinner, she would snugglezily on the sofa, spacing out in front of the television. When Frederick came back, it was already past 10 at night. His heart sank and he sighed when he was greeted with the dark silence. Did she go back home again? This was the fourth day already! Chapter 403 Chapter 403 For the past few days, he was greeted by silence every time he came back. He said he wanted to have dinner with her, but she would reply that she had no appetite. Sometimes when they bumped into each other, she would go to Lavender Garden and stay there until her mother chased her back! Ever since that time, she seemed to not like staying at home, nor did she want to go out with him alone. Last time, before it got dark, she would always be at home and she would cook too. Every time he came back, she would either greet him at the door or wee him home excitedly. The house was always filled with joy andughter! But recently, she suddenly became cold. She lost interest in everything, and she was no longer that clingy towards him. The stronger she looked on the outside, the weaker and more sensitive she was on the inside. There was no room for any error when ites to rtionships. She was like a bunny that got seriously hurt! Even the tiniest shock was enough to scare her back to her nest! If he didn''t pick her up, she would probably even spend the night at her parents'' home that night! She wouldn''t stay this way forever, would she? A cold shiver ran down his spine. He was really afraid that she would not be able to get out of this since she was so stubborn. Frederick turned around and walked out of the door At Lavender Garden, Alicia snuggled on the sofa in a daze. Mrs. nchard brought the fruits out and took a look at the time. She felt that something was wrong and said, "Ally, it''s gettingte!" "Yeah..." Alicia did not move an inch even after answering.This content belongs to N?/velDra/ma.Org . "Ally, is there something wrong with work? Or..." Did she have a fight with Frederick? Before Mrs. nchard could finish her sentence, Alicia had already answered her with her mind wandering elsewhere. Mrs. nchard sighed, and then she saw Frederick at the door, "Mom, is Alicia here? Did she fall asleep? I''m here to pick her up!" "She''s here! Nope, she''s not asleep! She spaced out after dinner on the sofa. I wonder what she is thinking? Frederick, did you guys quarrel? Is there something wrong?" Why was sheing back every night? Mrs. nchard was hesitant to ask as she didn''t know what the issue was, and was unsure about whether or not she should ask. "Mom, it''s my fault. I..." Just as he was thinking about how to exin to Mrs. nchard, Alicia came and answered before he could even finish his sentence, "It is indeed your fault, isn''t it? You have too many meetings and you don''t even have time to apany me!" She stopped him from teling the truth. Frederick then understood that she didn''t tell her parents anything, so perhaps she didn''t want to tell them about it. Hence, he didn''t continue to exin. "Ally, how old are you? How could you be so demanding? Frederick, please bear with her and don''t me her. She''s just protective over you and wishes for her man to stay by her side to protect and love her! Don''t mind her; she''s just too spoiled by you! Ally, hurry up and get ready, it''s gettingte! You'' re already married, so don''t be so stubborn! Quit making Fredericke pick you up!" He felt heartache for Alicia when Mrs. nchard gave her a reprimanding look. Then, he said, "Let''s go now." He then replied after sending off Alicia. "Mom, Alicia is actually very sensible! We get along very well! I''ve done something wrong recently and made her angry. I''m sorry to worry you! I''ll take good care of her, don''t worry!" After bidding goodbye to Mrs. nchard, he walked out of the door while holding Alicia by the shoulders. When they got back, she felt that she had been spacing out frequently, but she still couldn''t hold it in. Along the way, they didn''t talk much with each other. When they got home, she went to the wardrobe to put down her bag. Frederick was also quite upset, hence he went to take a bath. Alicia turned around after she got changed and saw a very pretty gift box on the table. There was even a ribbon on it and a paper bag; it seemed to be brought back not long ago. She walked towards it and opened it. It was a beautiful dress. It was an exquisite pink top with a dainty, blue mermaid-style skirt. It was a simple design but the color was very special. The dress was not too old-fashioned or too childish Both vel.n of the colors were Both darker, and the dress looked very elegant and ssy. The dress was very beautiful, but at that moment, Alicia felt very annoyed by it. What''s the point of acting without thinking about the consequences, then spending tons of money tofort her? Didn''t he know that that was just making things worse? She felt so agitated that she had no other way to vent it. She took a pair of scissors and started cutting up the dress into pieces, "I don''t ept it! I don''t like it! It doesn''t matter how pretty it is, I don''t want it! I don''t want it at all!" Then, Frederick came out of the bathroom and saw this scene. He went forwards and grabbed the scissors in her hands. He was also upset at the moment. "What are you doing?" This was the dress he specifically bought for her! Since when did she start having this kind of habit? "What''s the meaning of this? Comforting me after hurting me? I don''t like it at all! I don''t want it! I feel angry just by looking at it! What''s the point of spending so much money on me now? I hate this! I don''t want these kinds of gifts so you can make yourself feel better! I''m just upset now, and I don''t want to smile. It doesn''t matter how many things you give me, I just can''t be happy! So you think you can deal with anything as long as you have money? Are my emotions not valid anymore? How could you try to please me by spending money on me!" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Alicia pushed his hand away and felt that she was about to go insane. Would he do this all over again next time? Could she not have her own emotions if she epted his gifts? She just couldn''t understand, and she was very upset! Why must she ept his gift and forget about everything that had happened? Why couldn''t he just let her have space and time to process everything? She hated him acting this way! Alicia walked around angrily, and she felt that this was driving her insane. Frederick then understood why she was so angry. The anger he felt suddenly went away. He held her and held her shoulders. "What are you talking about? This outfit was custom-made and I ordered it two weeks prior. I specifically bought all the sizes so that no one will have the same outfit as you It''s especially for you. How is it rted to me seeking forgiveness? Even if I want to redeem myself, I would only want you to be truly happy, and not forced to be happy!" He caressed the back of her head as he hugged her. He stroked her hair as he spoke. "I know that I''ve made a mistake this time. I hurt you and made you afraid! You can vent your anger at me, but this is all it is! Don''t rte it to anything else! Ally, I really regret what I have done..." Chapter 404 Chapter 404 If he knew that this would cause such an impact on Alicia, he would''ve just let that woman go and he would not have taken this risk! "Do you understand how afraid I am right now? The fear when I don''t see you around when Ie back, and how panicked I get?" Frederick sighed deeply as he hugged her tightly in his embrace. "I made a big mistake this time alright? If you''re really angry, punch me, stab me, or do whatever you like! After this, it''ll be over, alright? Please don''t give up on me just like that. Don''t leave me..." It was then that she realized that she was the one who got it all twisted. Actually, she didn''t know what it was. She knew she shouldn''t hold it against him but she just couldn''t let it go. She felt that she was possessed and she just couldn''t keep it under controltely. After this quarrel, everything wasid out in the open. She felt that she was being too tense. Then, she rxed and snuggled in his embrace. "I don''t know what''s been going ontely! It is as if I have entered menopause early. Everything just doesn''t seem like it''s going my way. I''m sorry!" Seeing that she was finally back to normal, Frederick felt as if he had just gone through war. He felt weak andid limply on the sofa. He held her in his arms and wiped away her tears. "It''s I who shouldn''t have neglected your feelings! Ally, we still have a long way to go! Along the way, there could be some rough moments and some fights, however no matter what, we are in this for the rest of our lives. Do you know that?" Frederick yed around with her hands andced his fingers together with hers. He hoped that no matter what, they would not give up on each other that easily! "Yes! I remember our promise! I''m just upset about it, but I''ve never thought of giving up!" It could be because she cared too much about their rtionship, or that he was just too much of a perfectionist! Therefore, for a moment, they both couldn''t get through this. Aliciaid softly on his shoulder. Frederick raised his hand and pinched her cheeks while he caressed it. "I only want you! If you''re not by my side, I will be like the male lead from the movie! I will wait for my female lead for sixteen years. The position next to me can stay vacant for you for sixteen years! This is my vow to you, an evesting love! Therefore, if there''s anything that I did that is not good enough, and you have the thought to give up, you have to give me at least a year''s time, alright?" He knew about her past with Jeremy. His only regret at that moment was that he did not meet her earlier. She was once hurt so badly that if anything happened now, she would back away easily. This was normal. However, he was just afraid that she would give up too easily.T¨ºxt belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Although she kept telling herself that she could only trust what a man says partially, when she heard him saying all of these, she still felt very happy. It was not because it was all sweet talk, but it was also his expectations towards himself and his dominating personality. "How can you discriminate against me, Hubby?" Frederick''s heart shuddered for a moment, but soon hisughter sounded. "We are an equal society now! Although I''m not as determined as you, I would wait for you! Actually, I never understood why the protagonists in the movie had to wait for each other for sixteen years. However, it still remains the most touching romance story for me. It was imperfect but impactful! I don''t hope for us to be like that! I hope that we will be perfect! I''m yours only, Hubby, and you''re mine only. Everything has to be intact!" Alicia said jokingly and never took it to heart. She just felt that since her three-year-long rtionship with Jeremy was unforgettable, then with him, it would take at least double the duration to forget. Her rtionship with Jeremy was nowhere near her rtionship with Frederick now. He was really afraid earlier. He held her head and rubbed his nose against hers, "You cheeky little one!" He still liked her being cheeky and lively like how she was right now. She was so real and enchanting. "I''m going to take a bath now! I''m so sleepy. You have to wait for me and hug me to sleep!" She jumped down without even waiting for Frederick''s reply. She dashed to the wardrobe and it was all a series of quick actions. The sound of water flowing sounded in the bathroom, and Frederick didn''t know whether to cry or tough, "Her emotions are indeed unpredictable like the weather!" Just as he was spacing out, Alicia had alreadye out from her bath. Seeing that he was still on the sofa, she ran towards him. Her vision fell on the pinkish, blue dress that was shredded into pieces. "What a waste! I should''ve asked before I shredded it! This is a bad habit! I have to stop this!" She never had this habit of ruining things before. Looking at the shredded dress, Alicia pped her hands and eximed that it was such a waste! Frederickughed when he saw this. He hugged her from the back and gave out a low chuckle. "It''s still not toote to change! You can''t be so wasteful next time when I give you anything! Before you waste it, you should at least use it once! At least ept my sincere efforts!" Over four hundred thousand dors just to purchase one outfit, yet it was all ruined by her in a second. He sincerely thought that she would''ve looked really good in such soft color tones! "It''s all your fault for spoiling me like this! Therefore, you will have to ept and forgive me this time, I won''t do this again..." She was not that recklessst time. She must''ve been too blissful and happy that she had forgotten all the hardships she went through all these years. Alicia reflected on her mistakes seriously and gave Frederick a hug back. Indeed, she shouldn''t be so emotional! They exchanged looks and once again fell into deep passionate love. He lowered his head and gave her a kiss. Then, he carried her and the both of them were as sweet as they were once before. Soon, the weekend came by. Alicia was getting ready to go shopping and y at the arcade when she heard from Frederick that they had to go home that night. Her expression tensed up at an instant. "Go home? Do I really have to go?" She still felt a little traumatized from what had happened before just by thinking about it! She had never imagined that those who once treated you with joy, would turn their backs on you in the blink of an eye. He hugged her as he knew what she was afraid of "There''s some wedding news at home! Apparently it''s Hallie''s engagement! Grandma will be back and I will be with you! It''s just for greetings and ceremonies! I won''t leave you, nor Will I let anyone from home hurt you!" "Engagement? Who is she getting engaged to?" ve She had just been involved in such a big incident, so how could someone dare to get married at this time? This world was just unbelievable! He shook his head and said indifferently, "Who knows? I wonder who''s the unlucky man!" After thinking for a while, Alicia nodded and thought, "Why would she still look for trouble at this moment?" Hence, she did not go out in the afternoon, and she took a nap at home back, shad. When Frederick came back, she had already changed. She was afraid of catching too much attention and causing more trouble. Therefore, she chose a low-key, greyish blue,ced dress. It was simple yet elegant. The half-transparent sleeve detail at her shoulder covered her tattoo and scar perfectly... Chapter 405 Chapter 405 "Hubby, do I look okay? It''s not too eye-catching right? I don''t want any unnecessary attention!" Alicia tugged on Frederick''s hand and examined herself. It was such a normal, in dress, so she shouldn''t look too morous in it! She would just hope for the best! In his eyes, she looked sweet and delicate in the outfit. She was elegant and dainty. She was so beautiful that he couldn''t have his eyes on anything else. He held her with one arm and was afraid that he would startle her, so he eventually nodded and agreed. His woman was the center of attention no matter what she wore! It was not hard for her to steal the limelight of the woman on the stage. If Hallie was to be as considerate as her, she wouldn''t end up like this now. His heart ached for her again, and heforted her by patting her on the back gently. "Don''t worry too much! You are already being respectful by attending their engagement! If you''re not happy there we will juste back earlier! As long as I''m here, nobody can bully you!" "Okay! You should prepare as well! It should be fine since Grandma will be around too!" She helped him pick out a tuxedo while she went to pair her outfit with some earrings. When they went out, Frederick still got her a cardigan. He followed her pace thoughtfully. The banquet was at a luxurious hotel. There were security guards at the entrance. Alicia''s breathing became rapid as she got down the car. Just by looking at the situation, she already knew how grand the event was. She had a weird gut feeling and somehow felt that something bad was about to happen. Frederick wrapped his arms around her waist and moved her in front of him, "Don''t be nervous. It''ll be fine!" As they were talking, Levi came up to wee them, "Mr. Frederick! The whole ce is booked for the banquet today. There is a special passage for the VIPS. Let me show you the way..." He moved to the side and pointed at a hidden door. Along the way, it was decorated with a red carpet, and fresh flowers were ced at the entrance. The ce wasvishly decorated with crystals that shone brightly. "Okay!" Since someone was leading the way, Frederick walked all the way with Alicia in his arms. When they arrived at the prestigious banquet hall, only then did Alicia know that the banquet that night was very grand. The first floor was connected to the outdoor event venue and the indoor area was essible to the top three halls. The people who were invited were all influential and famous people. They were all dressed up and came from rich, powerful backgrounds. The melodious sound of the piano resonated in the hall. There were even some celebrities who were invited. Everyone was all dressed up and had heavy makeup on. Some of them had outfits that were very revealing, some had dresses that were slit right up to their thigh, and they were close to being naked. Everyone was colorful and eyecatching. Letting out a deep breath, Alicia was a little annoyed as well. She pouted and said, ''T ve miscalcted! I wanted to be low-key, but I didn''t want them to overpower me! Now, I''m totally overtaken! How pathetic!" She was indeed not in a favorable position! She miscalcted her strategy this time! Frederick got a drink for her. He couldn''t help but chuckle, "Lowly people with heavy makeup! You''re already taken, so you don''t need to do such things!" He said by her ear lowly, "You look so much better than them when you''re naked!" She almost spat out her orange juice when she heard him. Her face went red and she raised her hand to hit him in embarrassment. "Seriously! Aren''t you afraid of being overheard?" Men will be men! Did he just look at everyone andpare them with her? He took over her ss and hugged her. He evenced his fingers with her and they both got lost in each other''s eyes. He smiled unconsciously. Alicia was happy because the proud feeling of his gaze on her was iparable with anything else. Suddenly, they heard somemotion at the entrance. When she looked up, it was someone in a dashing, silver dress who came in. Danica? She came too?T¨ºxt belongs to N?velDrama.Org. On that day, she wore a sparkly silver dress. Her hair was straightened and tied up in a high ponytail. She wore a pair of long, extravagant diamond earrings, and it seemed like she was sparkling and dashing under the lights. When she arrived at the entrance, she immediately caught the eyes of many people. Alicia frowned slightly and unconsciously turned her gaze to the side. She was so unlucky that day. Why did she also wear a dress that was in the same color scheme as her? However, the two of them hadpletely different styles. Danica was bright and shiny, whereas she was very in. One was like a star, whereas the other was like a dust particle! At this moment, Alicia was a little upset! She leaned into Frederick''s side without realizing it, and she also hugged him from the back. He looked at her and pinched her chin. He was quite puzzled himself. The rtionship between the two was somewhat awkward! Over the years, the Randolph family and the Clements family didn''t seem to have interacted much! Why did they invite the father and daughter here too even after knowing that they would attend? At this time, a few journalists suddenly came around. They even had cameras hanging around their necks. Frederick turned his body sideways and raised his hands to protect Alicia''s face. He then pressed her into his embrace. "Mr. Clements, I heard that you''ve already fallen in love with someone. Is it true that you''re going to get married? Is it with thedy in front of you?" 1 "Mr. Clements, the Clements family is ranked first among the richest every year, but I heard that you don''t get along with your father. Soaver International is an independentpany of the Clements family. With the marriage between the Clements family and the Lance Group this time, does it mean that you will not take over the business of the Clements family?" "Mr. Clements, I heard that your first love is a childhood sweetheart of yours. She is also the daughter of a rich and powerful family. Is she your fiancee now?" "Mr. Clements, do you have anything to say about your half-sister''s marriage?" "Mr. Clements, when are you going to get married? I heard that you are very loyal. I heard that you will only love one woman and have one girlfriend in your life! Is it true?" "It''s rumored that you don''t fancy women. Is that just a misunderstanding or a twisted statement?" "Mr. Clements, would you like to say something?" Suddenly a crowd of people flocked around and the ce was instantly congested; it raised unwanted attention as well. Frederick hugged Alicia tightly after seeing this. "Everyone, we seem to have walked into the wrong hall! It''s not my wedding today and it''s not nice to steal the limelight of the newlyweds! She is my wife, no doubt. When we have our wedding, I''ll remember to send out invitations for everyone. I hope everyone can help us take pretty pictures on that day! However, before then, I hope that everyone can help us keep this a secret and not scare off my wife. Please give us some privacy as well! As for the matter between Soaver International and the Clements family, I think it''s inappropriate to talk about it here!" Frederick nced around coldly and said indifferently without backing off. "Do I look abnormal to you guys? Is that why you guys have so many weird thoughts? I''m sorry to disappoint you! I can only say that I''m very normal and I love my wife very much. Therefore, please leave your thoughts and pictures... for the newly wedded couple!" It was at this moment that the security guards came over as well. Then, Frederick hugged Alicia and turned around quickly. He made eye contact with Danica for a moment but his movements did not stop. He turned around and walked to the empty corridor... Chapter 406 Chapter 406 Chet squeezed his way out of the crowd and walked up to them, "Frederick? Are you alright?" Frederick looked up and gave him a look to signal him to check behind them. "Go and have a look! Delete everything you need to, and don''t leave anything behind! Warn those reporters that whoever dares to leak out anything or take pictures secretly will mean that they are up against me!" Who was in charge of this? Didn''t they check before letting guests in? "Understood!" Only after seeing Chet leave did Frederick let go of Alicia''s hand slightly with a frown. !You don''t want to let others know about me?! Why was it like this? Since he already acknowledged her as his partner, why did he still have to avoid it like this? Although she personally did not want to make it all so publicized, she was still somewhat unhappy about his way of dealing with things. Did he have any other intentions? He saw through her concerns with a nce. HeT¨ºxt belongs to N?velDrama.Org. raised his hand and poked her forehead. "Do you want to get kidnapped? The fewer people who know your identity and who you are, the safer you are! Plus, even if I want to introduce you to everyone, I can''t just do it so simply! What if someone targets you? Do you know why I let you go out and go to work?" She was suddenly speechless at what he said. She immediately tugged on his cor sheepishly. "I understand now, I''m sorry..." She must have misunderstood him! On the contrary, the more she went out like this, the less suspicious she would appear to be! Indeed, the world still worked like that! Frederick still subconsciously covered half of her while holding her in his arms. "I''m just taking precautions! Nothing can protect youpletely! You will be safer if you''re not paid attention to! You have to be more careful next time when you travel! Do you now understand why we don''t have bodyguards around us?" Alicia looked up at him and shook her head. Indeed, they would always travel alone wherever they went! "Because we would never ce our own lives in the hands of others! Self-protection was a lesson we had to learn when we were young! No matter how busy we get, we still have to exercise regrly and it is our habit to do so! At the most crucial time, we would often have to save ourselves! Although we might be weak on our own sometimes, it''s the same as the fewer people who know our whereabouts, the lesser the chances of us being spied on! This is why I did not force you to be a housewife and why I never forcefully arranged bodyguards for you! If something happened internally, that would be even more dangerous! However, some precautions are still necessary! I can''t put you in danger because of such a mistake! I don''t know how Trevor arranged the reporters today but it was really unprofessional! However, it would be as usual. No pictures will be leaked out after the inspections!" "You''re still the most thoughtful one! I''ve learned something again! I was just too petty!" Seeing Danica made her thinking skills deteriorate! Alicia giggled and snuggled in his embrace lovingly, "I don''t have to think about anything with you by my side! What is there to worry about?" "Indeed! Because that brain of yours is just a dumb one, isn''t it?" "Babe, if you judge me like that, I won''t have the face to meet anyone anymore!" Alicia said while she covered her face and peeped through her fingers yfully. They bothughed as he pulled her hand down. Danica was looking at them being all lovey-dovey. The whole atmosphere was warm and sweet. Then, her expression turned dark and gloomy. Soon, Hallie looped her arm around a man who was dressed decently as she walked down the stairs. Following them were also a grand apaniment that filled the whole hall. Frederick turned around and went in front with Alicia in his arms. It was only then she widened her eyes as she saw the man beside Hallie clearly. She saw Hallie in a sparkly, white, low-cut dress. She was astonishingly beautiful and had a hot, curvy figure. Every inch of heret screamed "botox" and she looked very different. However, to be frank, besides her thick makeup, she still looked quite natural and unexpectedly pretty. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org The man beside her was dressed decently. He looked like he was in his thirties. He was tall and quite handsome! Both of them looked quite good standing together! The two families were obviously very satisfied with this marriage. Their faces were full of smiles. Soon, a middle-aged man went up to the stage and delivered a speech. "Today is a very happy day! Thank you all for your attendance at my son Caven, and Miss Hallie''s engagement party. It is the Lance family''s honor to be able to marry such a well-educated, beautiful, and virtuous daughter-inw and be inws with the Clements family..." The man said a lot of things on the stage. Below the stage, Alicia could hear the vague gossip that started sounding. Well-educated and virtuous!? What kind of nonsense! Did he think that the audience was blind or dumb? Alicia never liked Hallie, hence she couldn''t help but smile when she heard them. Indeed, this world would onlyugh at the weak and not the evil! A woman like her could actually still marry such a decent man! As for that day''s event, she just couldn''t understand. Wasn''t it better for the event to be as low-key as possible considering her situation? Why was it necessary to make it so grand? A warm round of apuse sounded as she was lost in her thoughts. Alicia raised her hands and smiled. Out of the corner of her eyes, she saw Frederick swirling a ss of wine expressionlessly. Soon, the guests went to the dance floor. Alicia pulled him to the side secretly. "Don''t you feel that something is odd? But she is truly lucky! That Caven looks like a pretty decent man!" She said. He seemed quite decent! It was unbelievable! How could such a decent man fall for Hallie? That wench? Did he fall for her hot, curvy body instead? Even after a long time, Alicia still thought that it was unbelievable! "Why do you sound so jealous? Are you jealous?" Frederick himself was so much better than Caven! She looked up and took a nce to see that Frederick had a look of disdain! In the next moment, Alicia giggled and said, "I think someone is jealous!" He was not jealous at all! She clearly misunderstood, okay! What observation and interpretation skills! As they were joking around, Christian and Penny brought Caven with a bunch of people over. Alicia took a step back and stayed by Frederick''s side as they came forward. She tried to hide her emotions. "Mr. Lance, allow me to introduce you..." When Christian started talking, Mr. Lance had already reached out his hand to greet him, "It''s such a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Clements!" Frederick shook the man''s hand and said, "Mr. Lance, you''re too kind!" They gave their greetings and suddenly Penny spoke up. "I heard that Soaver International is fighting for thend in the west city recently. The Lance family are close with the west side of the city. You shouldmunicate with them if you have time since you''re a family now!" Suddenly, Frederick''s heart skipped a beat. UMS Chapter 407 Chapter 407 Thend in the west of the city had always been obscure, so since when had it be so popr that even she cared about it? Why was his interest in the west of the city known by everyone before the bet even began? He didn''t know if it was his years of experience in the field that made him so sensitive and vignt, but he sensed that something was off, but he couldn''t put a finger on it. "Is that true? I also think that the development on the east side is already quite mature! It is obvious that the development between both sides is not on par, and it''s not good for the city overall. The west side definitely has endless possibilities! Mr. Clements, you sure have a good eye! I wonder which part of the west city did Soaver International set its eyes on? What are your ns for investment this time? Perhaps we could even work together so that the benefits will not be passed on to outsiders?" Frederick said with a faint smile, "Nope! It''s all still a discussion in progress. Once we have our ns, we will definitely inform you! We''re celebrating today! Let''s not ruin the mood by talking about work!" This time, Frederick took the initiative to make toasts with some people. Soon, Mr. Lance brought some newbies elsewhere, leaving only Christian behind. Then, he said, "Are you doing alrighttely?" "Yup!" Frederick didn''t feel like talking to him therefore he answered indifferently. Before this, Alicia would definitely make some excuses to reduce the awkwardness or she would even leave. However, after thest experience, even though she could understand Christian standing from his perspective, she was still very disappointed! Therefore, she wouldn''t make a move if Frederick didn''t say anything. However, she still nced at him. Frederick held her hand and it was obvious that he didn''t want her to leave. Christian felt that his rtionship with Frederick was worse than ever. He guessed it had to do with Alicia getting hurtst time. However, he was still an elder and it was hard for him to say his apologies. "Work is never ending! Come back and have a meal whenever you have time!" Christian added with an imploring tone, "Together!" He peered at Alicia as if he was trying to say that he still acknowledged and epted her! Suddenly, Alicia felt that the man in front of her was just a father who wished to have a good rtionship with his son. He was very pitiful actually! However, thinking about Frederick''s past experiences, and when she saw his happy family walking around, she felt her heart ache for him. She tightened her hand that was holding Frederick'' s. On the other hand, Frederick just answered Christian lightly. He did not agree nor reject, "Grandma''s here! If there''s nothing else, we''re going over there!" Just as he held Alicia and turned around, Christian suddenly said, "Wait, one more thing!" Fredrick turned back around; only then did he say slowly, "Don''t be too careless when ites to doing business! Be more careful with your recent investments! Take note of every aspect, and don''t be smug!" Christian sudden advice made Frederick''s heart leap. "What exactly are you trying to say?" He asked. Why did Christian suddenly care about his business? "I''m just reminding you! I don''t want you to fall hard! It has been smooth sailing for you these few years! I don''t mean anything else..." Christian was just afraid that he would get hurt! After all, a son knew his own father. Frederick would''ve hated him a long time ago if he actually suspected him without any evidence. Frederick naturally sensed something and no longer pushed for an answer, "I got it! I''ll be careful!" Then, a long time passed before he added, "Thank you!" After that, he turned around and brought Alicia to where Mrs. Clements was. Of course, Alicia was not dumb; she had a vague idea of what he was trying to say. However, this had to do with Frederick''s work and she would never intervene. Therefore, she just held his hand tightly and stayed close to him. "Hubby, no matter what, I''ll support you! Always!" Frederick smiled and held her chin, "For you, my wife, I would be extra careful as well! I still have to work hard and provide a living for us! I have to make sure my sweetheart has clothes to cut up when she''s upset!" After that, they walked towards Mrs. Clements. As an elderly woman who was already happy about celebrations, she was even more delighted when she heard Alicia and Frederic were prepping for pregnancy. Alicia still felt more at ease when she was by Mrs. Clements''s side. "Grandma, Carson, and the rest are here. I''ll go over there for a while. Ally, stay here with Grandma okay? Don''t go anywhere, I''lle back for you!" Seeing that Frederick was concerned, Mrs. Clements said, "Alright! Just go! I''ll look after her. I won''t allow anyone to bully or hurt her!"Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. "Grandma!" Alicia blushed and looked down as Mrs. Clements saw through everything. Then, Mrs. Clements patted her hand and shooed Frederick away. "I''m just very happy! Alicia, you probably don''t know this! I haven''t seen him care about someone so much for a long time..." Frederick had a cold personality since birth, especially towards women! When he first started dating Danica, they encountered an incident where some bullies got hold of Danica and tried to mug them. They threatened to strip her clothes if he wasn''t willing to give them money. Even though Frederick cared deep down, he told them to go ahead and left her behind. This, of course, confused the bullies. However, he soon returned and managed to fight down every single one of them! Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org He only said that to lower their guard so that he could find an opportunity to defeat them. However, Danica had a big fight with him about this matter and they almost broke up. After exining his motive once, he never brought it up again! It was onlyter on, he slowly understood that he shouldn''t hide his concerns. He was still a man after all; the way he did things was still quite reserved. The fact that he could care about her so openly showed that he had changed a lot. Now, he was more gentle and caring; it was the way Mrs. Clements wished for him to be! On the other side, before Frederick could even reach Carson, he was stopped by various people along the way. In between conversations, he would take a look at Alicia to stay reassured. After he shooed away Mr. Stewart, he saw Carson walking towards a girl and he chatted with her passionately. Frederick took the opportunity to grab a drink. el Suddenly, a ring, silver de into his eyes. As he followed the harsh light, he saw someone he dreaded meeting. None of them said a word when their eyes met. Frederick was about to leave when Danica suddenly said, "I did note here to discuss our private matters! I''m here to tell you something important. Can we talk in private? It won''t take long!" Frederick followed suit when he saw her moved to a more secluded area. "I heard that Soaver International is joining the bet for thend in the west of the city. I overheard at the party about their confidence in winning the bet. It seems like they have spent a lot of money to poach someone, and they sounded very certain in getting first- hand information about theirpetitors! I don''t know if this information is valid, but I still think you should know..." Thend in the west city again? What a coincidence! Frederick''s heart skipped a beat, and his eyebrows twitched slightly. Chapter 408 Chapter 408 Frederick looked at Danica and said, "Is there anything else you want to say besides this?" "What?" Danica was shocked for a moment. She had a gut feeling that they weren''t talking about the same thing. She suddenly thought of something, and true enough, her prediction came true, "Did the issue with East Valiant Commerce have anything to do with your leave that time?" Although it was a question, the way Frederick acted confirmed her suspicions. Unexpectedly, Frederick''s attention was not on the west city, but Danica''s past instead. She felt uneasy and subconsciously clenched her fist tight and said, "Does this have something to do with the drastic change in your attitude towards me other than the fact that I left without saying goodbye?" That was the worse mistake she had ever made! She was certain of the answer as well!T¨ºxt belongs to N?velDrama.Org. For a moment, she felt as if her heart was crushed into pieces. Actually, she knew she would be held ountable as well! However, she was not the main perpetrator, nor was she the one who executed it! "The past is in the past! Let''s not bring it up again!" A simple conversation where none of them admitted or denied, but they both had the answers in their hearts. Honestly, Frederick was rather upset about it! After all, she was once the special woman in his life. Never once did he imagine that she would betray him! "Does it still bother you?" She was right after all. This was a major issue between them. Danica looked at him with an infatuated gaze. Frederick now was a real man, and he emitted a mature aura. It was very enchanting and different from the young boy he once was. Time aged him well and Danica admired him sincerely! Unlike in the past, she fell in love with his good looks and unapproachable personality! But the charm he has now came from within! This time, Frederick gave her a sincere smile, "Do you think it is still necessary for me to be bothered by it? If I really did, I would seek an answer out of habit." After all, what happened in the past was not justified with any evidence, and there wasn''t any surveince footage back in the day! He was doubtful and ufortable about it. Perhaps, deep in his heart, he hoped that she had nothing to do with any of that. He hoped that the beauty in the past was not just a dream! However, none of that mattered to him anymore! If she hadn''t brought it up, he wouldn''t remember any of it even he saw her. It didn''t matter if she was behind the matter, he just simply wouldn''t dwell on it anymore. Danica tightened her grip on her bag as a response and then said, "It wasn''t me, but I might have been involved in it. The reason why I left had something to do with this! Frederick, it doesn''t matter if you believe me or not, I just want to tell you that even if I betrayed you, I never meant it! I will never hurt you!" Danica said without a single quaver. She wasn''t exactly lying about this! She could push all the responsibility to her father and exined that she was being lied to; been driven to a corner; even left due to embarrassment. She had a relevant, believable reason! She thought about it and immediately got back to the topic. "Your achievements today are proof of your work towards your ambitions. No matter whether I''m by your side or not, I''m still happy for you!" The corner of her mouth twitched a little; she made a pitiful look on purpose. After that, she smiled and said, "I have a family business as well, so I know the hardship you went through to have your achievement today! No matter what, be careful! It is never a bad thing to be cautious. I heard that themunity in the west city is big this time, don''t make a mistake that you''d regret! Take note of the people around you..." After that, Danica stopped speaking and left. After walking for some distance, she stepped to the side and took out her phone to send a message. Not only did Alicia notice Frederick and Danica''s interaction, but others as well. Once Danica left, Carson and Trevor came over. "Frederick, what does she want?" "Actually, Alicia is pretty good. You and Danica...?" The both of them looked towards Alicia as they spoke. Frederick had some thoughts in his heart but he was uncertain about it, hence he did not say much. "It was nothing! She just came to say hi!" After that, he changed the topic, "By the way, what is it with the Lance family? Are they very famous in the west?" Why doesn''t he know anything about them? Looking at this happy man, Carson shook his head and said, "I''ve never heard of them! They''re probably not a big deal! Also, today''s engagement is quite sudden! It feels like everything happened at rocket speed..." Trevor looked up and said, "From what I know, the Lance family has a sports equipment business. They have quite a range of gyms! So I''m not surprised if they know a good number of people, and I heard that they live in the suburbs of the west side. They will be well-known after today! In such a situation, Mr. Clements would have epted anyone willing to marry her! I heard that it was an arranged marriage and they fell in love at first sight? Mr. Clements seemed to have paid the Lance Group two hundred million dors for some kind of business investment! This is not a small amount of money! The expenses today must''ve been paid equally by the both of them!" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "Doesn''t this mean that they are selling someone to them?" It was obvious that it was a losing game! Carson teased while shaking his head and looking at Frederick. He was in big trouble this time! "Isn''t your hospital branch at the west about toe into operation soon? Help me keep an eye on the news. I heard that a lot of people want that piece ofnd? I''m really curious, who has such power to fight before the bid has even begun?" Fools were everywhere! Was it to cause him trouble or did they just have too much money on their hands? After Frederick left the both of them, his thoughts were still all over the ce. Just as he turned around, a pair of arms encircled his waist; he saw a pouting, gloomy face by his side. Suddenly, Frederick smiled brightly and put down his ss. He then hugged Alicia''s shoulders and lightly tapped her pouting red lips. "Alright, I know you''re upset! You can give it a rest now!" The next moment, a melodious chuckle sounded in his ear, "Hehe! I''m here to remind of you my existence!" While speaking, Alicia moved closer to Frederick. She was obedient and had a sweet look. She couldn''t let anyone else flirt with him; she had to make sure of that personally! "Hubby, why did she talk to you? Does she still have you in her mind?" Why was she so hard to get rid of? s, Alicia couldn''t even say anything about their interaction just now! "She just wanted to sell me some information! It''s nothing shocking!" Chapter 409 Chapter 409 Somehow, Frederick still felt that something was off. Knowing his identity and status, there were just too many people who wanted to have some sort of rtionship with him. They would do anything to get close to him, and Alicia understood that well. However, she would never eavesdrop on most of his things, especially those that involved his work unless he talked about it himself. Alicia knew that they were a couple, but she also understood that they were still individual beings. She allowed them to have their own personal space. Not only was it because she had her limits and didn''t want to be overbearing, more importantly, she wanted to leave some mystery between them. Being too transparent with each other might make them lose attraction to each other. She wouldn''t ask further if he didn''t want to say anything. She just held his arm, tilted her head, and said, "Should Ie up with more ns to help you out with your social rtions? We can''t let others to surpass you in that way! Hubby, will it help if I dance with you?" Alicia answered herself before Frederick could even reply to her, "I think that''ll work! Let me dance with you! This will be one for the books!" Frederick pinched her face and couldn''t help but say, "You''re talking nonsense again!" She just wanted to have a dance with him but she wouldn''t say it directly, instead she made it as if she was doing him a big favor! She was indeed one of a kind! He took her hand and brought her to the dance floor. His arms encircled her waist and his gaze was overflowing with love for her. At the same time, at a mansion in the city. Jeremy came back with his luggage and a fragrant smell of freshly cooked food filled his senses. "Jeremy, you''re back? You must be tired. I''ve prepared the hot water! Hurry up and change before you rest!" "I''ve made some ravioli. I''m just waiting for you toe back to cook them!" Lindsay took Jeremy''s luggage and brought it to the side. Then, she turned around to get him a ss of hot water. However, Jeremy did not ept the water even after a long time. The atmosphere was so awkward it almost froze. Lindsay gave a dry smile and slowly retracted her hand. She bit her lip and said, "I don''t mean anything else. I just want to do something for you to repay the favor! I know others say I''m a sly and evil woman and what I am experiencing now is what I deserve! However, ever since I was abandoned, abused, and humiliated... I knew that I could never be nice anymore! I must be evil and strong! Only then, I can survive and my sister can be protected!" Lindsey sighed and continued, "Perhaps you don''t believe me! My adoptive father... After he did those horrible things to me, he attempted to do the same to his biological daughter! If I hadn''t released my sister, she would''ve been in a much worse condition. She was only 14 then! It was at that moment I understood that a man could be that horrendous. Before I met you, I never believed in any men, nor did I believe in love! Jeremy, although I have lied to you before, I have never hurt you! Every single person who I have taken revenge against were all who had hurt or tried to hurt me! What else could I have done as a woman; a child who had a weak younger sister? Don''t think of me like that! Why would I ever want to walk on thin ice all the time if I had the option to live on dignifiedly?" Lindsey sighed and put down the ss. She took the bag from the side and said pitifully, "Thank you for helping me out at my lowest point! Even if I''m not a good person, I still know how to be grateful! Although I hate that family, I still have a pretty decent sister! If you were in my position, being abused and humiliated in this nightmare for so many years, perhaps you would be even more cruel than me! Jeremy, I don''t expect you to understand and ept me. However, I beg you, please don''t hate me. I don''t want to live in the dark either. You''re all I have now!" Lindsey said as her eyes welled with tears. She lowered her head and moved to the side. Then, Jeremy held her wrist. "Didn''t you... make ravioli? I''m hungry too!" At that moment, Lindsay smiled. "I''ll cook it right away. Hurry up and change; take a shower. They will be ready when youe out!" She turned around and tried her best to take his luggage upstairs. Seeing that she was struggling, Jeremy felt touched for a moment and reached out. ''TH do it!"N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. "Then, I''ll go cook the ravioli. You should hurry up!" Lindsay rolled up her sleeves and walked into the kitchen. As his gaze fell on the familiar figure, his heart ached. Previously, when he came back on the weekends after exercising or visiting, she would keep herself busy like that! Even if she was clumsy and would make a huge mess, she was always very attentive and serious about it! Jeremy''s heart wavered a little while he held the handle of the luggage. You would only treasure the thing once you lose it! Lindsey''s feelings for him... He sighed and shook his head. Jeremy then took the luggage upstairs. When he came down, steaming hot ravioli was already on the table. On the other hand, Lindsay was still busy in the kitchen. She brought out some bread and went to get the soup She had an apron on and looked very much like wife material. Meanwhile, Jeremy kept having a thought in his mind. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org It would''ve been great if the person by his side now was Alicia! At first, he felt guilty about still having feelings for her, however now that he knew so much about how things turned out with Alicia, it was impossible to say that he didn''t resent Lindsay. However, he didn''t hate herpletely either! For the past few years, even until now, he couldn''t deny that this woman was indeed quite nice to him. At least, she proved her sincerity to him. Therefore, it was difficult to tell whether he pitied her or just couldn''t get over Lindsay. Nevertheless, Jeremy still felt very grateful as he ate the ravioli. He felt unfamiliar and alone in this city! At the moment, two lonely, strange but familiar hearts were warming each other up. The both of them ate this hearty meal peacefully. Lindsay set down her cutleries and got some more soup for him. Then she said, "Did everything go smoothly for you this trip? I still have some money from selling the stocks, if you need it..." "No need! It was quite smooth! Save it for yourself, you still need some money with you! Thank you, Linds! No matter what happens in the future, you cane to me if you have any difficulty! I''m very grateful for everything you have done for me, however..." Despite everything, he couldn''t ept her feelings towards him anymore! He didn''t want to lie to her, nor did he want her to continue falling for him deeper. If she was half evil and half nice, then his feelings towards her were also divided equally with love and hate. "I understand!" Lindsay quickly stopped him and changed the topic, "Right, I heard that the west city has a parcel ofnd up for auction and it seems to be pretty popr. A fewrgepanies are on the bet forit. I wonder if it is because of some major project or major usage for it? Are you interested? I heard that Soaver International has prepared a few hundred million dors to bid on it! It must be very valuable!" Chapter 410 Chapter 410 Lindsay said casually while cleaning up the empty tes. "Who did you hear it from? Is it true?" It was obvious that the east side was developing faster than the west side of Casterwich City throughout these years, and the south side was more powerful than the north side. Wasn''t it too risky to invest so much in it? Could it be some kind of scheme? "Last time when I was out for a meal, I overheard a man talking about it on the phone. I don''t think it''s fake! I think he was Mr. Johnson from the Linke Real Estate Group! He was trying to find out more about the bidders! I even asked him more about it. It will be happening quite soon, probably starting officially next month or so! The project proposal should be under examination now, I think it''s fine to invest! If two majorpanies are interested in this project, I bet it shouldn''t be any problem, that''s why I''m just asking you in case you''re interested! I heard that it requires a few billion! I even saw Frederick having a meal with the head of the bank that day, though I''m not sure whether they were meeting because of this..." Lindsay smiled as she revealed most of the information she had. "Jeremy, are there any major projects in yourpany recently? You can really consider this! Even if you''re not interested, I think it''s not a bad idea to stir things up for Frederick! Didn''t you say that he might be involved in the issuest time? He was the one who made you lose so much... and now you''re so busy because of him! You''ve even lost some weight!" Lindsay stopped talking as she saw that he was deep in his thoughts. "The soup is already cold, hurry up and drink it! I''m just thinking out loud, you don''t have to take it to heart! I''ve been a bit boredtely and have been reading too many novels; my imagination went a bit wild! I''ll do some cleaning now!" Lindsay got up and gave him some space to consider. She believed that no matter what he decided, he wouldn''t opt to let Frederick have a good time! After all, this was a golden opportunity to get back at him fair and square! It was another beautiful day. Alicia tidied up her things as the bell signaling the end of work rang. She opened her drawer and took out some snacks. She developed this habit at Soaver international. As there weren''t any snacks in the office, she kept some in her drawer. She moved around to rx her muscles and looked at the calendar notes. Alicia squinted slightly while eating some almonds. Her gaze suddenly fell on a brand new document courier envelope. Alicia took it and saw that it was confidentially sealed, however, there was no postage bill on it. Only a printed note was attached to it. Her name was on it. "Who sent this? Why is it packed so mysteriously?"T¨ºxt belongs to N?velDrama.Org. She opened it since she was bored. The envelope contained only a piece of paper with some words printed on it. "We have drugged your father. If you want to save him, bring Soaver International''s A3 west city project proposal to us in exchange for the antidote! You have seven days and you will be ignored after that! If you don''t believe us, go and check your father''s left arm, and you''ll find that there''s already a dark ck line on it. I will contact you again soon. Burn this letter after reading it. If you leak this information out, your father will die immediately! Guess who will the next one be? Careful, we have spies around you!" Who the heck was this from? Who gave her this? Alicia couldn''t believe her eyes. She looked at it over and over again. Her hands started to tremble slightly. She quickly rolled up the letter but she didn''t dare to throw it away. She looked at the envelope a few times. It was a normal document courier envelope. There was nothing else on it besides a tag from the supermarket! Her name was printed on it, and it was obvious that the person who sent this was cautious not to be found out! She got up, shut down herputer, and went to the guards at the door to ask them for information, then, she went to check the surveince cameras. She found out the envelope was slotted between the newspapers that were ordered by thepany, and the delivery man sent them straight to the guards. After investigating, Alicia''s back was covered with ayer of cold sweat. This person definitely came prepared! Moreover, they understood her very well. Not only did that person know her name, but they also knew her rtionship with Frederick and even her rtionship with her family. No, they probably knew even more. They also knew Frederick''s interest in the west city A3 project very well. However, the auction hasn''t started officially yet. Who was behind this? Was it Soaver International''s opponent? Alicia''s mind was filled with thoughts. She didn''t even drive her car, instead, she took a cab straight to Lavender Garden. After talking to her mom for a short while, she went to the room to see her dad and asked, "Dad, how have you been doing recently? Do you feel unwell anywhere?" "I''ve been pretty good! I feel like I''m 1 getting better every day. Soon, I should be able to stand up! It''s just that I get cold easily, and it hurts more at night! I''m already very grateful to be able to see you guys, so this pain isn''t an issue! Ally, don''t worry about me, take good care of yourself! I still want to walk you down the wedding aisle! When that timees, we must take a family portrait!" Alicia held her Dad''s hand tightly. "Sure! Rest well, Dad. You must tell me if you are feeling unwell! I''ll be waiting for you! When I was young, you would always carry me. When I got older, you would always hold my hand. Dad, your hand is the warmest. When I get marriedter, you have to be to one to give me your blessings!" Alicia caressed his hands gently, and when she turned his hand slowly, a vague ck line could be seen and it pierced her eyes like a thorn. "Dad, let me wipe your hands for you! We will have to eat soon!" She turned around and quickly went to the bathroom. She tried to suppress the tears that welled up in her eyes as she dampened a towel and kept telling herself that it couldn''t be true. After trying hard to calm herself down, she wiped her father''s hand vigorously. She even brought over a basin of water with some soap. No matter how she rubbed, the ck line on her father''s hand wouldn''t go away. She was afraid that her father would suspect something was wrong, hence she didn''t dare to try too hard. She quickly wiped his hand and tidied up everything. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org When she went back to the toilet, her heart was thumping wildly all over the ce. How did ite to this? Frederick called her and she wasn''t in the mood to have food in Lavender Garden either. Before she left, she brought her mom to the side and asked her about things that had happened at hometely. "Mom, did dad eat anything unusual these days? Did you find anything strange at home? Were there any strangers, or perhaps helpers or nurses who came to see dad? Is dad feeling unwell recently?" She asked. "Nope! I''ve been together with your dad every single day! He has a habit of only eating the food I make! Since I have the time, I''ve been preparing food for both of us every day! What''s wrong, why did you suddenly ask about this?" "It''s nothing! You know that I''m worried about dad''s health, don''t you? I just thought that if there are any issues or inconveniences, it''s better to solve them earlier!" Alicia replied. Since everything was done. by her mother, what could have gone wrong? Alicia took the opportunity to check her mother''s hands too, but she couldn''t find anything strange. She also seemed to be in quite good shape. "Don''t worry about us! I''ll take good care of your dad! Since I''m able to handle it myself, I shouldn''t burden others! Moreover, the men that were arranged by Frederick are all very dependable!" Chapter 411 Chapter 411 Mrs. nchard smiled as she nodded her head. "They''ve been very thoughtful, and helped out whenever I needed an extra hand! Your dad has difficulty moving around and he feels ufortable having body contact with others, anyway! We could tell that Frederick is really sincere. The people he sent over are all very honest. They hadn''t done anything suspicious and they''re almost the same age as me! Ally, you should treat Frederick better, don''t be too stubborn. Although a man will be very loving towards you and will pamper you, the infatuation period won''tst forever! It''s hard to find a man who would dote on you like this! You should cherish him..." "Mom, I understand!" Alicia thought about it and decided to tell her mom the truth. Otherwise, it would be hard for her to deal with it if anything happened suddenly. She brought her mom to an empty room and briefly exined what had happened. "Mom, don''t worry! I''ll figure it out! However... I can''t confirm whether this is true or not. Think carefully, did anything abnormal happen recently? We need to deal with this properly! I can''t put dad''s life at risk, and I don''t want to hurt Frederick as well! It''s best that we can find out the root of the problem. Let''s send Dad for a check-up! Also, we must not tell anyone else about this, and don''t show it out of your actions as well! We have to be extra careful! We have no idea what''s happening. Perhaps someone is spying on us right now?" "How could this be? Everything was fine, how could it..." Mrs. nchard shook her head and it was obvious that she was frightened. They hugged each other and couldn''t hold back the urge to cry. She suppressed her voice and said softly, "It can''t be! I ate the same things as your dad ate at home! Even if there were helpers around, I was always nearby. I''ve never heard your dad say anything about feeling unwell! Your dad can''t even go out. Aside from going for his regr check-ups in the hospital, we never went anywhere else! We had always specially arranged transport when we went to the hospital, and everything went smoothly once we reached. There was never a need to queue up as well. There shouldn''t be any mishaps, but how could this happen? Is it possible that we have a spy in our house? Should we fire all our helpers?" "No! Mom, you can''t panic now! We cannot draw any attention to ourselves! Here''s the n, let''s not do anything today. Tomorrow, you will call me to tell me that dad feels unwell and I wille back home to bring him for a check-up. We cannot go to Doctor Vives this time! I''ll contact Marshall tonight. Once I''ve finished arranging everything, call me!" Alicia told her mom. Alicia forced herself to calm down while holding her Mom''s hand. "Mom, we cannot panic and mess things up now!" She continued. "We will figure it out eventually! But you need to be extra careful. Don''t let any strangers go near Dad, and take note of dad''s condition. Call me immediately if anything happens! As for whether to tell Frederick or not, we will see how things go. We will discuss this again after dad gets his check-up done! There must be a way to solve this! I''ll arrange everything when I get back! Don''t show your anxiety as well so that you won''t scare dad if this was all just a hoax." After they''ve both agreed on the n, only then did Alicia go back, her head feeling muddled. She tried to gather her thoughts. That person wanted Soaver International''s project proposal, and gave her seven days as a time limit. That would mean that her dad was at least safe for the next seven days. In the meantime, she had to find a proper solution for this. She was not in the mood to cook, hence she ordered some takeaways instead. Frederick sensed she was not herself while they ate. "What''s wrong?" He asked. "Did something happen? Why do you look so down?" "Do I? Maybe I''m too tired these days!" Alicia rubbed her cheeks and tried to control her emotions. She served some food for Frederick and said, "Hubby, have you been very busytely? What have you been up to? I feel like such a failure! I haven''t been paying any attention to you!" Since this issue was rted with Soaver International, she wondered if she could find any clues from him. For a moment, Alicia was torn about whether or not she should tell him about the threat. Since they were just casually chatting, Frederick didn''t put his guard up. "There are about ten more days until the auction of thend in the west city begins! Recently, I''ve been busy examining and checking,ing up with proposals, and having meetings every day! It is hard work indeed! I will definitely seed in getting thend! I don''t n to build a residential area with thisnd anymore! Instead, I n to set up a budget condominium with a part of it that will only be avable for rent. Malls, schools, and a big yground will be set up around thyground condominium! I n to set up an orphanage in the suburbs where children are not discriminated against by wealth! I hope that every single child will have a happy and healthy childhood! The whole project will take about four to five years. By then, we will have a child of our own that should be at preschool age! We can bring our child to have some fun during the weekends! The ce where my own child will y should be the safest! If I don''t keep an eye on the construction personally, how could I be assured? I n to use the best materials for all the entertainment facilities, and with extra safety measures! Hopefully, it''ll be ready in time as a gift for our child!" Frederick sounded excited as he spoke about his n. Unknowingly, he told everything to her. "For the industrial area in the city, I''ve decided to split it into two parts.This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. I A part of it will be to satisfy the needs of the lower-middle ss, whereas the other part will be set up for international brands where it will be convenient for you to shop around! In the future, I will free up more time during the weekends so that I can apany you shopping, and y with our baby! Since I''ve decided to marry you and have a child with you, I have to be responsible for both of you! I will definitely be a good husband and give you and our baby the best of everything!" He continued. Content His child will be the most blessed child once he is born! He will never allow his child to experience the same tragedy that happened to him! As she listened to him describing his ns filled with vision and love for their future, Alicia felt like there was a lump in her throat and was tempted to tell him so many times. However, when she thought about the ck line on her dad''s hand, she hesitated and held back. "You''re the best, Hubby!" That night, she kept filling his te with food. In her heart, she felt an overwhelming pressure. Frederick was busy working in the study tillte at night. Alicia specially heated some hot soup for him. She peeped on him and made sure that he was still busy working. She didn''t stay there for long. In her bedroom, she sent Marshall a message to check on his schedule. The next day, Alicia brought her dad to the hospital with her mom. When they arrived, she pulled Marshall to the side and told him about the situation. "Can you please help me by giving my dad a checkup? Is it possible for you to arrange some trustworthy people and keep this a secret? Don''t tell anyone about this! It''ll be best if nobody else except you see the results! Please, I beg you! I don''t know who else to ask for help apart from you!" Alicia begged. Content "I got it! Don''t worry, I''ll make the necessary arrangements for you! Actually, I could sense that something was up when you called mest night. You stay here and apany Mrs. nchard. Don''t panic, trust me!" Marshall nodded his head seriously. He then made some phone calls and arranged for Martin to undergo various check-ups. Chapter 412 Chapter 412 Alicia apanied her dad the whole way, and only turned her attention to Marshall when she went back to the office. Marshall gave her a cup of water. "Don''t worry, the results need some time to be released! Now, tell me, what is going on?" He said. "I''m not hiding anything. It is exactly as what I''ve told you! I don''t know what is going on either..." Alicia felt helpless, and her anxiety was obvious. Except for the part where she needed the proposal to exchange for the cure, she confessed everything. While they were speaking, a nurse sent in the reports to them. After closing the door, Alicia asked anxiously, "How is it? What exactly is the issue?" "From the films and the results, so far everything is normal! However, something... unknown is found in his bloodstream!" Because it was listed as a private and confidential matter, this report was not saved. It was speciallybelled and the doctors filled in the report ording to what he had given. "Something unknown?" Alicia muttered, her vision suddenly became blur. "In that case, is there any way to treat it?" She asked. "Don''t frighten yourself yet! How about this, you can admit your dad to the hospital first for observation, and I will run further tests and hopefully be able to give you an exact answer tomorrow! It''s hard to treat it if we don''t know what the exact substance is!" "But if my dad gets admitted, won''t it attract more unwanted attention and put him in greater risk?" Marshall thought about it for a moment. "How about this? I''ll arrange for your dad to be in a special VIP ward and have some fixed staff to constantly take care of him, or you can also arrange for people whom you trust toe over. Your dad''s current condition does not require any medication. It''s just that he has some inconvenience to move around. There are also surveince cameras around the hospital. It will be fine! If anyone asks, just tell them that your dad has food poisoning and is admitted for emergency treatment!" "Alright! We will go ahead with your n! Thank you, Marshall..." Alicia''s thoughts were in a mess. She was thinking that since her mom was around, it''ll probably be safer for them to stay here than be at home. After everything had been arranged, she went back to thepany. She was afraid that Frederick could tell that something was going on, but at the same time, she was also waiting for further news. It was a very anxious day for Alicia, and she felt so helpless. The next morning, she received a call from Marshall. She hurried to the hospital. "Marshall, what''s the situation?" She asked. "I gave your dad another thorough body check-up. His blood went through many tests, but the unknown substance in his bloodstream is still not identified. However, from the data I have collected so far, it can be identified as some kind of mercury poison. This could lead to numbing of the nerves, slower reflexes, and it also damages internal organs. In the long run, the kidneys would be seriously affected. Mercury poisoning is usually a very slow threat. It is only after it umtes into arge amount, then it will cause a reaction. However, usually, if it can be detected, it means that the volume is very high and the effects of it should have manifested, unlike what we see in your father right now!" Marshall''s eyebrows knitted together, and he was very confused, too. He continued, "Your dad has already been admitted to the hospital. Usually, once you''re away from the source of the poison, the level should not increase. However, when I ran your dad''s blood tests this morning, the mercury level was higher than yesterday! I took some of the content from his blood and ran an experiment on ab rat. Although the results may not be less the same. Once the leve identical, they should be more or reaches a certain amount, it could lead to organ failure and ultimately death! So far I''ve tried to use some mercury- removing medication to cleanse the blood, but it was useless! This substance differs from other metal chemicals, as it will fuse with the bloodponents. It was impossible to separate them! Ally, ording to the current situation, I will need to administer some medication to protect your dad''s organs. Hopefully, it will be able to minimize some damage from the poison! However, I cannot find a solution for it yet! Hopefully, I''ll be able toe up with a cure after finding out the source of the poison, or what it is made of. I will extract some more blood from your dad for experiment purposes, and I will send some to the professionals to analyze it. Once I get the results, I will inform you immediately! I will try my best, trust me." Alicia''s heart sank after hearing this. "Of course I trust you! If I didn''t, I wouldn''t havee to you! Marshall, meeting you is my greatest blessing. Thank you for everything!" She said. "There you go again! Isn''t this what I should do as a friend? I believe that if I were to be in a simr situation, you would have done the same for me!" "Of course! I will never reject you if it''s something I can help you with!" Alicia went to see her dad first then talked to her mom after she came out of the office. She didn''t tell her the details, instead, she told her that everything was fine. After sheforted her parents, only then did she leave the hospital. Before she left, she took another look at her dad''s palm. The ck line was more prominent than before. When Alicia got back to thepany, her colleague handed her a document courier envelope just as she was about to sit down. "Alicia, this is for you. I don''t know who sent it, only your name was on it!" Her colleague said. "Alright, thank you!" The envelope looked familiar. Alicia opened it immediately and like before, inside was a piece of paper with words printed on it. "The results have just been released at Clearwater Hospital, haven''t they? Now, do you believe me? Don''t waste your energy. Without my antidote, your father will die after seven days from organ failure, the whole process will take less than 10 minutes! Eight o''clock at night at Skywater Hotel 301, there will be a sample of the project proposal. Collect it yourself and look at it carefully. Then, retrieve Soaver International''s A3 project proposal in three days. I will give you further instructions on how to hand over the document. It''s either money or your father''s life, choose wisely! As usual, burn this after reading! Your actions will determine the consequences!" Clearview Hospital? Did the person send someone to follow her? Not only did this person understood her well, he even sent out someone to spy on her. Who was it? Who could it be that knew her so well? Moreover, in this tech-savvy era, heThis text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. opted to contact her through this method. This person was very careful. With only one piece of paper, even if something did happen and she had found the perpetrator, they could deny everything. After all, it was just a printed piece of paper! It wasn''t a phone call or a message, without solid evidence, she wouldn''t be able to track this person! This paper was equivalent to a useless piece of paper. It was even believable if she said she printed this herself! Suddenly, Alicia felt as if she had fallen into a trap. One that she couldn''t escape from even if she wanted to. She didn''t have any choice! After giving some thought, Alicia guessed that this issue would not only affect Frederick''s business but also their rtionship. Her heart started to beat wildly. However Alicia felt calmer than ever after the initial struggle. The biggest challenge is here! In Soaver International''s office, Frederick was looking at the documents. He lifted his eyebrows and said, "Pitchers Company? Jeremy is participating in the auction for the west city as well? Does he have that much money? Does he have 40 billion even if he takes out all of his wealth?" He participated without even hitting the minimum requirement! "That''s what it says on the list they sent! It''s going to be a no-show for him, besides, it won''t cost much for him to submit a tender anyway! However, he might stir up some trouble for us!" Chapter 413 Chapter 413 "Then don''t let him enter the third round!" He threw the list aside and said in a low voice, "Let''s see how he can stir up trouble if he can''t enter! By the way, do you think... there is anything wrong with the bidding in Western City this time?" "Something wrong?" Chet raised his eyes, obviously taken back. "Are you suggesting that things are going too smoothly?" He rolled his eyes and thought: "Is he crazy? He''s actuallyining that it was going smoothly." "Frederick, are you sure you''re not overthinking? In all the projects that Soaver International had nned to invest in, which one of them did not catch anyone''s eye? It will be weird if no one is fighting for it!" "At the western side, three pieces ofnd are auctioned at the same time. If you are an investor of apany, and you are confident about the development there, would you go for the one that is within your capability, or would you go for the big hits?" Even people outside thepany had been talking to him about this piece ofnd more than once. But for some unknown reason, Frederick felt that something was amiss. His question stumped Chet. Frederick was right! No matter how delicious a piece of meat looks, the meat in your mouth will always taste better. "All the otherpanies are within our grasp. Apart from these two, who have kept their information confidential, the only one left is Pitcher Group. Obviously, they just signed up, so their ranking is right at the back. Jeremy is just there to stir the pot, perhaps his sole purpose is to mess with us! He''s so obvious. Don''t you think it''s a little rash or even stupid? Besides, don''t you find it strange? This past week, people who are close to me and know that I''m interested in this area are suddenly concerned about me. Like Penny, that person, Danica... They all reminded me to be careful as if they predicted that I would make a mistake this time. However, everything has been smooth sailing so far!" Frederick was perplexed. Was he really overthinking? However, his intuition told him that there was definitely something wrong! It was just that he didn''t understand why someone would be so keen to do something so unenviable? "Think about it again. Are there any mistakes in our recent work?" Knowing that "that person" he was referring to was his father, Chet also became serious. "Other people may have ulterior motives, but the chairman still cares about him very much! Is there really a rumor they don''t know about?" He thought.N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. Chet shook his head. "I don''t think so! I can feel that Pitchers Company''s technology is too hasty. They have never majored in real estate, that''s why they are not even on our list! They have obviously gone beyond their capability this time. I think Jeremy may have gotten jealous and became impulsive. He may not be willing to bid at the end! To vent his anger, he wants to put us in a tight spot, but in the end, regardless of the oue, he would still be at the losing end! How about we make some preparations? If someone is really interested in this piece ofnd in Western City and wants to take action on us..." Then it must be by stealing our bidding documents. They would get their hands on the base price and the details of other internal partners! Chet''s eyes widened as he thought of this analysis. "Of course they would target Frederick!" To be able to get close to him and to obtain such confidential information, who else could it be apart from him? When their eyes met, Chet''s expression changed. Frederick had also thought of this, and his lips pursed into a thin line. "Frederick, if..." Then it hit him. If history were to repeat itself again, he would definitely despise all the women in the world! Looking at him, Chet''s eyes were full of worry. There was no way it could be possible! "There''s no ''what ifs''! I don''t want to listen to assumptions! I only believe in facts! She would never! She definitely won''t! What''s the n you just said?" How could she betray him? Even if her mind was on Jeremy, Frederick still couldn''t believe it. "Don''t touch the backups! Split this proposal into two, leave one in thepany and the other one at home. Also, split the important data. This way, we will be able to notice immediately if there''s anything unusual going on. Change the backup in case of an emergency, so we won''t suffer any loss!" "Alright, I''ll do as you said! As for the backup, I''ll leave it at your ce!" "Don''t forget that you''ve made an appointment with Director Sander for dinner at Skywater Hotel this evening!" Chet reminded him when he saw that he was obviously very disturbed and left! Frederick sat there for a long time feeling very worried, not moving a muscle. That evening, Alicia went to Skywater Hotel as instructed. In the room, she saw the so-called bidding document, it was a USB drive. The staff said that the room was booked the customer was el online but anonymous, so Alicia didn''t ask for more details. Although this person prepared everything so meticulously and carefully, even if she found out who put it there, the person must be someone insignificant! Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org At that moment, Alicia was not in a hurry to find out who was behind it. Instead, she was more eager to solve the dilemma she''s facing. When she grabbed her things and walked out of the hotel, she met Jeremy at the entrance and he pestered her for a while. When Frederick''s car arrived, he saw the two of them interacting at the hotel entrance, but when he parked his car, he saw that they had both gone their separate ways. Jeremy had entered the hotel while Alicia left. For some reason, he felt a stone stuck in his heart. Naturally, Chet also saw it, but this time, he did not say anything. When she got home, she turned on theputer and saw that the so-called bidding proposal sample was actually just amon temte. She knew that the trip was meaningless. Such an ordinary temte could be sent to her email or be sent directly to thepany like the note. Even if it had been opened by someone else, it would not be a problem. Why did the person make her go there? Was she being toyed? Or was there a special motive behind it? But she managed toe back safely! She still couldn''t figure it out, but she also realized this matter didn''t seem to be as simple as she thought! What should she do? She was in a dilemma. She thought that it might be better to tell Frederick about it. Would he be able to give up the bid for her father? Or perhaps he could think of a win-win solution? When Frederick entered the room, he saw her frowning, pacing back and forth in the bedroom as if troubled by something! "What''s wrong? What''s troubling you?" She waspletely unaware of her surroundings. She said as if she was dreaming, "Huh, what should I do?" She suddenly came back to her senses when felt as if something had pricked her. "Hubby, you''re back? There''s something I want to tell you..." He obviously noticed her abnormality and caressed her hair tofort her. "Well, what''s the matter? Why are you so nervous?" "Well, I want to ask you..." Alicia hesitated. Was thend in Western City important to you? She thought to herself and wondered how to continue. Frederick''s cell phone rang before Alicia could say anything else. Chapter 414 Chapter 414 Frederick turned around and left to answer the phone call. "It''s me. What is it?" It was Levi. He said that Christian''s health suddenly deteriorated and he was sent to the hospital. He didn''t dare to tell Mrs. Clements but didn''t know who else to call, so he called Frederick. The sudden news caused Frederick''s mind to stop working for a couple of seconds before he replied. "Alright, I understand! I''ll head over right away!" Standing at a little distance, Alicia got a general idea of what happened. "Is it dad?" She asked. "What''s wrong with him?" "He suddenly had chest tightness and fainted. There was no one at home. He''s currently being resuscitated at the hospital! I need to go and see what''s going on. We''ll talk when Ie back!" Her mind was also in a mess. She subconsciously grabbed his hand and said, "Let me go with you!" "Stay here for now! Let me check on the situation first. I''ll call you if I need you!" He put on his coat again, lowered his head, and kissed her. Then he hurried out of the door. Before she could calm down, her cell phone suddenly lit up. It was a long and strange phone number. She couldn''t help but shiver as if a basin of cold water had been poured over her. As soon as she pressed the answer button, an unusual strange voice sounded. "You seem to have forgotten our warning! You broke the rules and leaked the news. Say goodbye to your father!" The strange voice said. Her heart skipped a beat, and she heard the sound of a car starting at the same time. After a while, beads of cold sweat appeared on Alicia''s forehead. "I didn''t! Don''t do anything! I didn''t tell him, I''ll definitely get the bidding proposal! Who are you? You want the bidding proposal, don''t you? I''ll give it to you! Why do you care how I get it? Since you know my background so well, you should know that Frederick cares about me very much! It''s not impossible for him to give up thend for me!" Alicia said that all in one breath, afraid that the other person would hang up. Her eyes kept looking around, and she was creeped out. Did these people set up surveince on her? How did they know her whereabouts so well? She was just about to tell Frederick, and he had been transferred away directly, and then the phone call came. Could it be that Christian''s hospitalization was also their doing? If they were so capable, why would they go through so much trouble? Why didn''t they directly ask Frederick for money and thend? Why did they choose to beat around the bush? Alicia became very tense as she knew the person she was dealing with this time was difficult to handle! "You take us for fools? Frederick is such a cunning person, and he is very famous in the business world! His greatest ability is to escape by sheer luck! What''s the point of asking you for the bidding proposal if he finds out? You broke the rules, so your punishment this time is that your father will be in aa! If you do it again, prepare to say goodbye to your father!" "Don''t..." A beeping sound could be heard from the phone. Alicia tried to dial back, but it did not exist! What was going on? She tried a few more times, but they ended with the same result. Feeling a little nervous, Alicia called Marshall. "What?" Alicia gasped. Her father was really in aa? Marshall started to exin, "He was still fine in the afternoon. We didn''t know what happened just now, but suddenly, he was twitching and foaming at the mouth. We tried our best to save him. He''s out of danger now, but he''s still in aa! We suspect that maybe a certain substance caused a chain reaction upon contact with the toxins in his body, resulting in this urrence! Don''t worry, I will find a way. For the time being, I will inject some nutrients into your father to prevent this from happening again..." After putting down the phone, Alicia felt as if her whole body had been hollowed out. She sat on the sofa, paralyzed. Was there really no other way? Was it a coincidence or someone was watching her and Frederick''s every move? How did they do it? How could it be so coincidental? Just when she was about to tell Frederick, they already knew. So they immediately transferred him away, and her father''s condition worsened! She couldn''t believe that her father was in aa. Alicia was at the point of a mental breakdown. She didn''t dare take anymore risks! She sat on the sofa motionlessly for a very long time. Wasn''t their goal thend in the west city? Why were they so afraid of her telling Frederick? And why did they restrict her methods of obtaining the bidding proposal? Would they only give her the antidote after they''ve seeded bidding? How could she take her father''s life as a joke! If she told Frederick, would he deceive, lie or fool her for the sake of thend? No, he wouldn''t! If anything happened to her father, she would never forgive him for the rest of her life! She felt that he would never betray her! Why did this matter make her feel like she was in a dilemma? She felt that it was odd! Her father would definitely be fine if she hadn''t obtained the bidding proposal Simrly, she would not hand over anything if she did not get the antidote! It was just that she could not take any more risks now. She needed to take precautions, she had no other choice! As for her husband, how should she handle him? When her eyes fell on the sh drive next to her, an idea came up. She picked up the phone and made a call. "Miss Castle, it''s me. Can you do me a favor?" By the time Frederick came back, it was almost midnight, but Alicia was still on the sofa. As soon as she saw him, she got up and ran up to him. "Hubby, is dad alright? Is there anything wrong?" Alicia took his coat and hung it up. She also took a set of clothes for him to change into and said, "You must be tired! Are you hungry? Let me make you supper. Go and take a shower first!" Seeing that he had returned, everything should be fine now. Just when Alicia was about to move, Frederick held her waist. ??? "It''s fine, I''m not hungry! Dad''s fine now. We don''t know what he ate that suddenly shot up his blood pressure, but he''s stable now. It''s already sote, why haven''t youT¨ºxt belongs to N?velDrama.Org. slept? Is there anything urgent that I need to know?" "No! It''s good that he''s fine! I just wanted to wait for you toe back. I wouldn''t feel at ease if I didn''t know what''s going on! As for my matter, let''s talk about it next time. Quick, go take a shower and rest!" Pushing him into the bathroom, Alicia quickly tidied up the bed and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. When he returned to the bed, Alicia threw herself into his arms. "Hubby, do you believe me?" "Of course!" Frederick stretched out his hand and narrowed his eyes, but unconsciously hugged her tightly. As she was lying on his chest, she said with a faint smile on her face, "Hubby, I''m so happy in your arms! Promise me one thing, okay?" "Okay!" Alicia took his hand and wrote, "You have to remember that I would never do anything to disservice you, I would never betray you, and I would never hurt you! You must remember, trust me!" Frederick vaguely sensed that something was wrong. He slowly opened his eyes and stroked her hair as if he was caressing a small pet lying on his chest. "What''s wrong? Do you have something on your mind?" It was obvious that she had something to say, but why didn''t she speak up? Chapter 415 Chapter 415 "Don''t say and don''t ask about it, just promise me okay? I know I am blessed with good looks and many men would pursue me. But if one day I identally got a little closer to a man, you have to believe in me! You are the only one in my heart. You must remember my words, trust me!" Because she was not sure if someone was spying on them, Alicia instinctively chose an excuse. In fact, from the time she started writing, Frederick had already noticed that something was wrong. He knew that there must be a reason why she would do this, so he did not ask in detail. "Alright! I promise you!" Likewise, he also wrote a reply in her palm, "No matter what you did, I won''t leave you!" She wrapped her arms around his neck and gave him a deep kiss. Both of them didn''t say anything, but they seemed to have understood each other''s thoughts. They hugged each other and fell asleep. Although they tossed and turned, they never separated. The deadline arrived in the blink of an eye, and Alicia''s heart was filled with apprehension the whole time. On this day, she applied for leave and went to the hospital early in the morning. "Marshall, how is it? Is there anything that can be done for my father''s condition?" She asked. "I''m sorry, I really tried my best! The time was too short, I still can''t find a way to neutralize the poison. Several of my doctorate ssmates are also helping, but we haven''t made any substantial progress yet! The toxicity has worsened, and the protection has slowly be useless! Ally, ording to the current situation, you have to get the antidote! My ability isn''t enough..." "No! Don''t say that! I was the one who gave you a hard time!" Alicia gave him a nod, then shook his hand hard and said. "Marshall, thank you! I will get the antidote! You''ll have a way to tell whether it''s the real antidote, right? Also, please look after my father after he had taken the antidote and before Ie back! Please!" "Don''t worry! I''m off duty today. The rest of my day will be yours!" When she walked out of the hospital, every step she took seemed like a heavy weight. In the end, she still had to resort to this! Soon, her cell phone rang, and this time it didn''t even show the number. She pressed the answer button, and it was an altered male voice. It sounded eerie and even a little echoey. "11:36 am, Jade Garden Hotel, room 1308! Bring the stuff! Come alone!" "I''ll be there on time! You better send someone to the hospital ahead of time. You want to inspect the goods and so do I! If my father doesn''t wake up, you won''t be able to get anything from me!" As soon as she finished speaking, they had already hung up the phone. But she knew that the other party heard her. Knowing that this time she was definitely getting into a dangerous situation, she couldn''t help but think maybe thend in the west city was not their only target, but herself too! Preparing for the worst, Alicia took a deep breath and looked at the pin on her chest. Then she checked the taser and the wet mask in her bag. After making sure that everything was ready, she headed to the Jade Garden Hotel. When she reached the hotel, she wanted to give herself a contingency n, so she took out 500 dors and gave it to the staff who led the way. "Please send a te of watermelon to room 1308 at 11:50. Remember to send it on time. My grandmother has low blood sugar and needs to eat regrly. I''m afraid that something bad will happen to her if she loses her temper! Here is a tip for you!" "Thank you, miss! I''ll send it on time!" The staff took out a notebook and wrote it down! She arrived at the room ahead of time. Alicia pushed the door open and saw that it wasn''t lock. Inside, there was a man in a suit and tie. He looked quite decent. "You''re here to deliver things, aren''t you? I''m here to verify the goods!" The man was very straightforward. Seeing that theputer was on, Alicia closed the door but didn''t lock it. She was thinking of her own safety. "Sure, but I want to do it at the same time!" Alicia raised her hand and handed the phone to him. "I got the bidding proposal. I''ve taken pictures of it on my phone as evidence, and I only took the two most important pages. Of course, I blurred the data! I just want to let you know that I do have it in my hand! What about you? How would I know you won''t deceive me? How are you going to prove that you won''t go back on your own words?" The man nced at the phone and said. "Put the information on the computer. As long as the information is correct, I will tell you which part of the hospital you should go to get the antidote. You can make a call immediately. After he takes the antidote, he will wake up immediately. Three hourster, the toxins will bepletely removed through defecation! If I were to read through it all, it would take me at least ten minutes, right?" In other words, both of them needed some time to inspect the goods! "Okay!" It looked like the person came with sincerity. When she came in, Alicia deliberately stood in the middle of the room, not too close to each of the corners, and she kept an eye on her surroundings. Seeing that nothing was wrong, she took ow ne? two card readers from her bag and shook them intentionally. Seeing that the man just reached out and didn''t look like he was going to snatch it away from her, she removed the pin from her chest. In front of the man, she took out two memory cards and put them on the readers respectively. Content Tve prepared two of them for safety measures! You can check them at the same time..."N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. She handed one over first, and the man plugged it in. After a brief dy, a very precise and professional report can be seen. He was a little excited about it. "There are two pots of flowers opposite the entrance of your father''s ward. There is a small medicine bottle behind one of them. Ask someone to fetch it! There are two pills. After eating them, your father will be fine!" As soon as the man finished speaking, Alicia handed him the other reader and turned to make a phone call. Before she hung up the phone, the medicine was already found. Soon, Marshall replied. "It''s the antidote. I have tested it with your father''s blood. Under the microscope, the toxin is indeed removed! I''ll send it over right away! When your father wakes up, and feels normal, I''ll send you a text message saying ''Yes'', otherwise, I will send ''No''!" "Alright!" After hanging up the phone, Alicia''s eyes fell onto the manager in front of her, and she was breathing a little nervously. "I won''t risk my father''s life! You could do it secretly once, if your bidding fails, you will definitely do it again. What I gave you is the real deal! You should know that I''m giving it my all and I''m more afraid of the mishaps than you!" After saying this, Alicia subconsciously swept her eyes down to the two sh drives, but her eyes were fixed on his hand that was holding the mouse, for fear that he would make a sudden move! After a quick check, the man suddenly pulled one sh drive out and put it into his pocket. His hand that was holding the phone secretly pressed a button, and he pulled the phone close to his mouth. He muttered. "That would save me a lot of trouble!" "What?" "Nothing! I mean that you really did a good job and you''re very thoughtful! Thank you, Miss nchard! Thank you for taking the initiative to help us steal this bidding proposal from Soaver International. With this, we will definitely take thend in the ??? west city! When we seed in bidding, you will receive more than five hundred thousand dors payment. The remaining fifty million will soon be transferred to your ount! To great cooperation next time!" As he spoke, the man even extended his hand, as if he was close to her! What? Fifty million? What was he talking about? Alicia was confused but before she could react, the door was kicked open with a bang. Then, Christian, Penny, Danica, Frederick, and the others all swarmed in... Chapter 416 Chapter 416 Looking at the group of people who were condemning and ring at her, Alicia suddenly understood. It turned out that this was the real purpose of this trap! To let Frederick and even the whole Clements family witness her betrayal to him with their own eyes. It was to turn her family against her andpletely break the rtionship between the two! As her eyes fell on Danica and the middle-aged man, Alicia concluded. "What a coincidence! This matter must have something to do with her!" Alicia thought to herself. When she was still sorting out her thoughts, Penny had already rushed over in anger. She looked at theputer for a few seconds, then she shouted. "I saw you entering the hotel with a man sneakily. I thought that you were having an affair. It turned out that you had stolen something. Has the Clements family done you any wrong? You actually stole Soaver International''s trade secrets in exchange for fifty million dors? What is this? The bidding proposal for the west city!" She kept yelling for fear that no one would know, then Penny returned to Christian''s side and looked at her. "Look, look! What was the news we heard! They say that there is no smoke without fire! Who knew that the real thief would be someone from our family! No wonder there are rumors that someone is paying a high price for it! I heard that thisnd is worth a few billion! And it will be invaluable in the future!" Christian looked unpleasant, but he was obviously calmer. Before he could say anything, Frederick had already walked directly to theputer and looked at it. He saw the important data that were borately made from their market research. They were the same, nothing had been changed. Frederick took a nce at Alicia. He actually did feel hurt for a moment! At this time, Christian also understood from his expression, "Is it really your bidding proposal?" Looking straight at Alicia, Frederick didn''t make a sound, because it was true! In fact, he knew that Alicia had stolen the bidding proposal. There were security cameras in his study! It was also him who deliberately disclosed the details of the west city and even deliberately brought the whole proposal back home! Since he felt her abnormality that day, he had investigated that she was doing it for her father. Even Carson had not found a way to save her father. Therefore, regarding her decision from not being honest with him to changing her father to another hospital, and even what was happening at the moment, he had already foreseen it! Because Carson couldn''t find a solution, so he was already prepared to give up thend in the west city! However, he really didn''t expect that not only did she not change the data, but there were also 50 million dors involved, which he didn''t know about! At this moment, Frederick indeed felt overwhelmed. He was even a little disappointed. He always hoped that she could be honest with him and ask for help, but he didn''t expect that he would see such a scene in the end! But even so, for some unknown reason, his mind was still filled with thoughts of the past few days. She had repeated them in his ear every night. No, she wrote them on his hand once, to be exact. "I would never do anything to disservice you, I would never betray you, and I would never hurt you!..."'' She asked him to promise that he would believe her! Did she deliberately set him up, or was there some hidden agenda behind this? Looking at her, Frederick said in a low voice, "Is there anything you want to exin?" She wanted to say that she hadn''t betrayed him, but everything in front of her made it impossible for her to speak out. At this moment, the screen of Alicia''s mobile phone lit up, and she saw a notification. It was a ''Yes'' from Marshall. Knowing that her father was safe, Alicia subconsciously wanted to rify the matter, but as soon as her eyes fell on the red figure outside and the man who purposely framed her, she swallowed the words that were about toe out of her mouth. Since the situation had alreadye to this point if the truth was unmasked now, would everything she did be in vain? Would her father still be in danger? Would this whole thing repeat again? Now that everyone thought the n had seeded, would this actually be the safest time! Moreover, now that the pieces of evidence were there, even if she could prove that the information was of no use, the fact that she had stolen the data would probably not be exonerated. Moreover, the man had mentioned fifty million, and she had no evidence to prove her innocence! Who knows, maybe it was already deposited into her bank ount by now! After thinking for a while, Alicia understood she should prioritize the bigger picture! Even if she was wronged, there was no way she would exin it in this situation, because there was only one person she had to exin to, and there were too many outsiders present! Pursing her lips, Alicia looked straight into Frederick''s eyes and said, "I have nothing to say! I have said everything I want to say!" Would he believe her? At this time, Christian mmed the cab on the side and flew into a rage. "Why are you still keeping a woman like this around? Are you waiting for her to overthrow our family? If it weren''t for Qur good luck today, I don''t know how big of a blunder you will make! The members of the Clements family are not heartless people! Since you saved Frederick''s life once, I won''t look into this matter anymore. I''ll consider it as returning you the favor! The two of you should divorce right away! And stay away from my son! Otherwise, I will be the first one to punish you! Ahem..." His scarlet face obviously showed he was angry and agitated. Biting her lips, tears welled up in Alicia''s eyes. She didn''t want to lose him, but she just couldn''t exin it! At this time, Frederick raised his hand and pulled out the USB stick on one side. He said coldly, "It''s my business. You''re meddling too much!" As soon as Frederick spoke, not only Christian''s but Danica''s expression also changed. "What do you mean? Are you blinded by this vixen? Do you still want her after all of this? Have you been enchanted by her? Today she stole your bidding proposal for money There''s no guarantee that one day she won''t sell all of your Lov you in possessions and even harm exchange for financial gain! How could you still care for this kind of woman?" He was so angry that he trembled. Christian suddenly remembered something and pointed to the man on the side and shouted, "You are involved in the buying and stealing ofmercial secrets, I can sue you for that! Whichpany do you work for? Who sent you here?" "Mr. Clements, don''t be angry. I am just an errand boy! I don''t know anything! It was President Pitcher of the Pitchers Company who asked me toe over to get some information and pass on a message! He also said that he couldn''t take any old favors for free, he had to pay! ording to the agreement, he will pay her fifty million..." Alicia couldn''t believe her ears. It had put her on edge. She kept shaking her head at Frederick and said, "You are talking nonsense! No! It''s not like that!"This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. At this time, Danica suddenly said. "Pitchers Company? Jeremy? Isn''t that your first boyfriend? Sorry, I''m in too much shock... I heard they had been in love for several years and he had been courting her all the way to Casterwich City!" The next second, Penny also said indignantly. "You are such a vile woman! Mrs. Clements and Frederick dote on you so much. Do you still have a conscience? If Mrs. Clements knew about it, she would definitely be furious! We had raised such an ungrateful b*tch! Oh, I almost forgot. Is Moming to the gathering?" At this time, Mrs. Clements''s voice sounded from behind, "What''s the matter? What are you all doing here? Aren''t we here for a gathering?" Penny turned around and told the whole story to Mrs. Clements. She put on a straight face immediately and asked. "What''s going on? Tell me Ally, is this all true?" She called her the way she always did and Alicia''s tears rolled down on the spot... Chapter 417 Chapter 417 "Grandma..." Looking at Mrs. Clements, Alicia sobbed unconsciously. But she still shook her head knowingly as she thought to herself, "Grandma is still calling me Ally, she still trusts me and even stood by my side!" The sudden trust and acknowledgment sent a wave of warmth to Alicia''s heart. And in the next second, Frederick held her in his arms. "Grandma! I know about this! Let me deal with it, okay?" Frederick''s attitude toward Mrs. Clements was rtively restrained! At this time, Penny, who was on edge, gave Christian a nudge. He was also disappointed and said, "Frederick! This is not a small matter! Mrs. Clements''s gaze fell straight on Alicia''s face before she said, "You just need to tell me one thing. Will you hurt Frederick?" As if it was a conditioned reflex, Alicia said without thinking twice, "I won''t!" As soon as she opened her mouth, Penny shouted. "You''re such a deceiving and cunning woman! You''re still lying at this very moment? Mom, you can''t let her do this! The shreds of evidence are here!" Seeing that Mrs. Clements was unmoved, Penny turned to Christian in a hurry. "Dear! Why don''t you say something? We have to end this here and now. Who knows if she will empty our house the next time! We can''t let her stay with us!" When she was rambling andining to persuade him, Frederick frowned, and Alicia, who was in his arms, said in a low voice. "No! Not even if you ask me ten times! Give me some time..." He was still holding the sh drive in his hand. For a moment, Frederick could not smooth it all over, but he knew that this matter was not as simple as it seemed. "Since when has it been up to you to decide my business?" With one sentence, Penny''s arrogance was extinguished in an instant, and she hid behind Christian unconsciously and tugged on his clothes. At this time, Christian said. "Frederick, you''ve got to be rational! This is no pilfery! You have been in the business for so many years now. Don''t you know that there were many industrialists and elites who had their fame ruined by women? They even lost their integrity inter years and were in abject misery. Don''t you know that? This involves morality and principle, how can you be so reckless in handling it?" "What is mine is hers! If that day reallyes, it is also because I did it willingly! I won''t regret it! I have achieved everything I have today by myself, and I am willing to give everything including my life to her! You don''t have to worry about my affairs!" "Frederick!" Christian was livid. He trembled in fury and coughed. "Frederick!" He shouted again. Mrs. Clements red at Frederick. After all, both of them were her own flesh and blood. Her tone was a little cold as she said, "All right! Stop arguing!" "Mom, you can''t let him do as he pleases like this! He is not thinking straight now, it would ruin him!" Christian scolded while pounding on his chest and coughing. Penny quickly patted his back and said, "Honey, your health is more important. Don''t get angry!" "You said that he is not thinking straight. How about yourself?" Mrs. Clements threw the question back to him. After all, the onlooker sees most of the game. Moreover, she had been with Alicia for a long time. Since her grandson was so protective of her, obviously it was not just because he was crazy in love with her. After all, she knew her son and grandson best! It was true that Christian cared about Frederick, but it was also true that he didn''t know Alicia very well! After pausing for a while, Mrs. Clements said.N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. "Stop arguing. I will handle this matter! You all are getting emotional right now, who dares to say that they arepletely rational, unselfish, and not biased? One of you is caring blindly and the other one is as stubborn as a bull! Even if she hasmitted a crime, there is still a review period! What is there to fight and argue about? I have a condominium in Robson Garden. From today onwards, the two of you should separate for a while and Alicia will move there. None of you are allowed to give her trouble, you too, Frederick. I won''t stop you from loving her, but you should be scrupulous in separating public from private interests. All of you should calm down for three months and see what happens after that! I don''t believe that there are secrets that can be kept forever. The truth wille to light sooner orter. After three months, if you have any ideas or decisions, bring me your evidence. By that time, if you still want to stay married or get a divorce, I won''t have any objections. Otherwise, all of you should just shut up. Aren''t you all ashamed of yourselves?" Mrs. Clements turned around and left. Everyone else stared at each other with their eyes wide open. In the end, everyone left one by one. Frederick withdrew his hand. They looked each other in the eyes but did not say anything. After a while, Frederick said. "I''ll be waiting for you at home!" He turned around and left. On the other hand, Alicia did not ask him to stay too. She went straight to the hospital to make sure her father had indeed woken up and that there were no abnormal reactions from his body. She waited until three hourster and apanied her father to a full-body examination, to make sure that the toxin in his body hadpletely been removed. Only then did Alicia feel a little relieved. She copsed on the chair, and there was a moment of emptiness under her eyes. Walking over, Marshall put a coat on her. "I scraped a little powder from the antidote and sent it to research. There will be a result soon, and the same thing will not happen to your father again!" When she was about to say something, she suddenly thought of something else, and Alicia swallowed her words and said, "Thank you! I still have something to deal with. Can you take care of my parents for me today? I''lle back tomorrow!" He nodded. A simple thank you could no longer express Alicia''s gratitude towards him. The two of them looked at each other and smiled, both of them could understand each other without the need to express it! On the other hand, Frederick went straight back to thepany without having a meal. Chet was already waiting in the office. "He has woken up! The antidote was ced on the back of the flowerpot but I don''t know when it was put. I already sent people to check on the security cameras. The footage shows that many people have been close to the flowerpot, so they can''t confirm the target! Master Vives''sboratory has been researching the antidote for the poison. So far, only a mercury-likeposite substance can be determined. This substance will cause organ failure and even death. It''s a very powerful toxin! Since the time provided is too short, they haven''t determined the source yet!" The matter this time was so difficult that it was indeed out of Chet''s expectations. "Miss nchard must have been coerced by someone, and they must have had a thorough n. The drug alone has already stumped us! I have checked her recent calls and message logs, even the surveince! There are only two hidden phone numbers that are not registered, which think are called through a webphone. Nothing unusual in her messages, and both of the calls were short and can''t be dialed back. Up until now, I still don''t know how they contacted her! Obviously, they chose not to use mobilemunication, otherwise, her phone would have records on them. In fact, they used a method that didn''t require meeting in person, otherwise, wouldn''t it have been easier to send the bidding proposal over? Clearly, they have also taken precautions! They were probably afraid that we would find something and deal with them afterward." Chapter 418 Chapter 418 "By the way, she only made one phone call to Jeremy this month, and it was after he went on a business trip. The only time they met was the time you saw them a few days ago. And, based on the surveince footage, they met at the entrance..." Chet replied with a hint of his own judgment. There were too many coincidences for it to be true! Coincidentally, Frederick also had the same idea. Especially today, when they caught her red-handed with hard evidence, all the members of the Clements family were there! When he thought of the matter in the west city that everyone had mentioned to him more than once, he felt that this matter was not that simple. It seemed that every step from the beginning was like a huge trap! He took back the bidding proposal for the west city. He really wanted to see how this matter will turn out in the end. Most importantly, he felt it was not over yet, and he wanted to know who was pulling the strings in the shadows! Therefore, he just strongly expressed that he would not give up on Alicia on the surface, but did not expose his real thoughts from the bottom of his heart. Moreover, he did feel that Alicia was trying to tell him something before, but he didn''t know what made her so frightened that she daren''t speak of it to him! He had sent people to check the house, but there was no surveince or anything like that. In the end, he could only conclude that she was afraid because of her nature as a woman and the fact that she was worried about her father, so she didn''t dare to tell him! But after watching how things unfolded in these few days, he suddenly began to wonder whether all of it was actually aimed to break his and Alicia''s rtionship. But in his heart, Frederick had a hard time epting it. The incident had already involved a human''s life, and it even involved extortion, ckmail, and theft! To break their rtionship, they were willing to go to such extend to make such a scene. It was obvious that they were overdoing it for such a minor purpose. Moreover, if he had made it clear that he would give up thend for Alicia just now, wouldn''t all their work be in vain? Tapping his finger lightly, Frederick felt that there were aspects where it didn''t make sense. "So, there''s a possibility that Jeremy was just a coincidence in this matter, or maybe a disguise or a clown, or..." He said. "Being taken advantage of!" Chet blurt out the truth, both of them nodded at the same time as they both thought, "Yes, this stupid mastermind is different from the previous one who was meticulous!" "Arrange for bodyguards to be stationed at Clearview Hospital. Tell them toy low and don''t intervene unless necessary! As for Carson, let him continue with his work. I want to know what the poison is and its source! It''s not over yet! Whoever started this game, I will have him finish it! The one who made the deal with Alicia today, ask Willy to look for him with a few of our people! You know what to do!" "Understood! If all fails, we''ll just tie up Jeremy!" Frederick smirked and raised his hand to look at his watch. Then he said, "I have to go home now. Let''s keep this game going!" Frederick stood up, and Chet followed as he asked, "Hey, Frederick, about the bid from west city..." The bidding was going to start in a few days. Were they still going to participate? Since the bidding proposal was stolen, they were not sure whether the content inside had leaked or not! It was not toote for them to change to their backup n now, but it was a little hasty, which obviously would make people upset! "Leave it! You don''t have to change anything! Just be prepared to give up on thisnd. I will take what I can get and let fate decide for me! There might be some clues in the bidding fair, keep an eye on the opponent!" "Understood!" After that, Frederick took the car keys and went out. Along the way, both of them were constantly rethinking the whole matter and process. When Alicia got home, she was still in a trance, and she couldn''t understand. Now that the deal had been made, and she was caught on the spot, plus her father had fully recovered, clearly indicated that the process where she had called Waverly, met her, and asked for her help to make a virus programme inside the data was not monitored or known by others. Otherwise, the deal would not have been a smooth sess. She wondered whether the other party had sent someone to spy on her or not. The night when she wanted to confess to Frederick, he had been transferred away by someone and her father had fainted all of the sudden. Usually, there aren''t any outsiders at home, and they had a strict security system, so it shouldn''t be possible for their house to be imnted with monitoring equipment! The monitoring device would most probably be on herself! But she hadn''t worn any new essories recently! She recalled the whole process in her head and thought about it deeply again. Alicia suddenly broke out in a cold sweat. "What are the things that I always carry with me? Could it be..." She thought to herself. Mobile phone?N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. Could it be that her cell phone was reprogrammed into a piece of equipment for spying purposes? That''s why they were able to know who she had called and what she had said? As for the phone call with Waverly, because it was very important, she was afraid that there was someone on her end. In addition, she hadn''t thought thoroughly at that time, so she dare to speak in detail on the phone. Alicia remembered that she had identally overheard Waverly''s call and understood that she seemed to know a lot aboutputers. Through the phone, Alicia only said that she wanted to ask her for a favor so she asked her out for dinner. At that time, she just wanted to ask if her n was impossible and whether it was difficult to do, but she never thought she could actually do it! She left in a horry that day and she had left her phone charging on the table, so she had forgotten to take it with her. She was afraid of dying the matter so as soon as they were done discussing; she left before finishing her meal. Later, the two agreed to keep in touch andmunicate the details through an online tform. She was still afraid that they could be spied on, but Waverly reassured her. For the first me, she was able to see what she could do. They on the messaging software of randomly selected shopping website. As they talked, their chat records were deleted automatically. She couldn''t figure out how she did it. Besides the two of them, everything else on the screen seemed to be locked and was in gray. Now that she thought about it, Alicia felt it was rmingly dangerous! Due to the nature of her work, she had developed a habit of using theputer instead of her phone whenever possible. Therefore, she had always forgotten about her phone all the time. When Frederick came back, he saw Alicia standing in front of the window and she kept letting out sighs. What happened on that day had a great impact on both of them. Therefore, when he entered the door, he didn''t speak first. His eyes met hers. He didn''t see any regret or guilt on her face. This was what surprised Frederick the most! Even if it didn''t work out and he caught her red-handed, she should at least feel guilty, right? Just when he was about to speak, Alicia, who stood opposite of him, gestured a "shh" at him and then shouted. "Frederick, I''m so disappointed in you! You said you would forgive me no matter what I did! But you didn''t trust me today. You brought so many people to confront me. I''ve lost my face..." At the same time, Alicia went to find a pen and paper and wrote a few words, "Spying. Might be my phone! I did not betray you! I''ll exinter! Quarrel with me now!" She wrote and gestured, even gave Frederick meaningful looks on and off. Frederick understood her immediately. He smiled, but his tone was harsh. "Why don''t you reflect on yourself? Even till now, you still want to bite back on me?" At the same time, he also replied with a few words, "Cell phone, give it to me! Lavender Garden." Frederick threw a vase, took her cell phone, and turned off the phone directly. Then he gave a sign, and the two went out one after the other. Chapter 419 Chapter 419 On the way, Frederick called Chet and handed her phone to one of his men for examination. When they arrived at the Lavender Garden home, they didn''t talk to each other until Frederick received a reply on his mobile phone. "The phone has indeed been installed with a surveince program, and I have already asked someone to deal with it! They''ll set up antimonitoring, anti-tracking, and anti-positioning to protect it! It won''t be cracked easily in the future! Can you exin what the hell is going on?" Shaking her head, Alicia''s heart was still enveloped by a deep gloom and fear. "Give me some time, okay? I''ll tell you everything when the time is right!" Alicia closed her eyes and wrote another sentence. "Trust me, I didn''t betray you! I didn''t hurt you! Sooner orter, you will understand everything!" Although she was right about the phone, at this moment, there were still some scruples in Alicia''s heart. She was afraid that the other party had more than one trick up their sleeves. Other than that, she was also fearful that in case of carelessness, she would suffer an idental setback. In this world, he was the one that she cared about the most other than her parents! He was as powerful as ever, but her parents were weak and old. Furthermore, her father had suffered a lot. Right now, their family could not afford any more blows! She was like a frightened bird. At this moment, she could not stand even a little shock. Since things had alreadye to this point, she thought it would be safer to talk about it after she had made sure of her parents'' safety and kept them protected! Even if the other party could still monitor or even hear them, she was not afraid. With this buffer time, she needed to settle her parents down at a safer ce as soon as possible. Frederick went up to her and hugged her. "Okay! I''ll wait for you!" He replied. Feeling that the matter this time was not as simple as he thought, Frederick couldn''t be sure if there were any other "eyes" in the room, so he was cautious as well. He chose a concealed way to express the necessary words. "This matter..." He wrote down "your father" on the table, and then pointed to himself, followed with a nodding. He wanted to tell Alicia that he knew all about it! Alicia''s eyes blinked in surprise, and then he stroked her little face and continued. "So, I will not abandon you! I''m infatuated with you! No matter what you have done, no matter how long we need to be apart from each other, you are always mine!" Frederick grabbed her small hand and gave her a heavy kiss. He knew that his grandma''s proposal was for their own good. Even though he did not want to do so, he still decided to ept it. If they didn''t get rid of this problem soon, their lives might not be peaceful either! The things happening right now were not necessarily a bad thing forthem! She threw herself into his arms and immediately loosened up her body. He didn''t know whether she was happy, upset, or if she was having a mental breakdown. Tears fell like rain from her face, and she kept murmuring in his ear. "Give me sometime!" Frederick lowered his head and kissed her lips. The two of them did not say anything else. The next day, Alicia packed her luggage and moved out from Promise Garden. Knowing that the date for the bidding was approaching, Alicia understood that this was herst chance, so she went to the hospital to discuss it with her parents. "Go abroad?" Hearing her proposal, Mrs. nchard was very surprised. "Ally, if we all went abroad. What about you? Have we held you back this time? Had Frederick misunderstood you? We can exin it to you!" "It''s all because of me! It''s all because of my body..." As he spoke, Martin mmed his bed angrily, but his whole body was still obviously worn out. "Dad, don''t be like that! Mom, of course not!" She grabbed them both with her hands. After thinking for a while, Alicia said seriously. "He didn''t me me at all. We chose to live apart temporarily. On one hand, we wanted to get the forgiveness of the Clements family. On the other hand, he was also protecting our marriage. He didn''tet give up on me, and I wouldn''t give up on him either! Of course, this incident happened because chose not to be honest with him was afraid that you would be in danger if I said anything. I don''t know who is behind this. What if we were caught off guard? The main thing now is that Dad has just recovered and needs to rest. We can''t always be on guard against people every day, can we?" Alicia held their hands tightly and took a deep breath. "I''ve thought it through. The safest way is to find a ce that no one knows about Over there, Dad can recover in peace and I will have no worries either. When the time is right, I will tell Frederick everything. I believe that with his ability, he will definitely solve this matter soon! I didn''t dare to tell him, not because I don''t trust him, but because I felt that someone was spying on me. I''m really afraid that my action will cause harm to Dad!" Even now, she still had a lot of pressure on her. Before entering the ward, she sought help from Frederick and Marshall to set up a signal shield. After doing so, only then did she dare to express herself freely. "Dad can''t move for now. If he was really in danger, he can only sit still and await his doom. Mom, we are both women. I am worried about you too! These people are so cruel that they poisoned dad with such a dangerous toxin. Who knows what they will do next?" If they found that there was something wrong with the bidding proposal she had given them, she didn''t know whether they would seek revenge! She could be cautious and even have bodyguards around her. But what about her parents? Her father still needed someone to take care of him! She couldn''t put them in danger! "So, I thought about it, it''s not very safe to stay in the country! The world is so big, there''s no way theyThis text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. can have influences in other countries! Why don''t you two see this as a vacation to regain your health and strength? Don''t worry about me and don''t contact me either, just rest and recuperate! After everything is settled, I will send an email to you and contact you! By that time, Dad would have recovered and we would also have already solved the problem, then we can be reunited!" She felt that this matter was more of a conspiracy, aiming at her and Frederick! Frederick''s status was obviously powerful. As for the members of the Clements family, their influence was far-reaching, those people would certainly not dare to act rashly. However, her family was outsiders after all. It would be too dangerous for them to stay here! Moreover, she could not ask Frederick to help send her parents out of the country. No, she couldn''t let Frederick know where they were going to be exact. There was no guarantee that those people didn''ty their hands on him! This was the n that Alicia had been thinking about since the very beginning. She had already thought about it a few times, but in terms of passport, Frederick definitely had a better and faster method than hers! After persuading her parents, Alicia went to Marshall again and discussed it with him. Soon, he managed to help her arrange everything. Marshall''s parents had a vi in New Zend, and his friend has a sanatorium there. He also happened to be going abroad to attend a medical seminar soon. So he changed his schedule and took a detour to escort her parents. Everything was well-nned. To travel covertly, they had nned for a connecting flight, transfer between two different cars, and the final step was to drive to their destination in another city. Chapter 420 Chapter 420 Frederick didn''t waste any time either. On one hand, he looked for experts to conduct aprehensive inspection. On the other hand, he also tried his best to investigate the whole process of this matter.N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. Soon, Chet handed him the results. "I''ve checked Lavender Garden inside and out. There were no monitoring devices! I''ve also checked the surrounding surveince, and there''s nothing unusual about it! Based on the current situation, it shouldn''t be as serious as we thought! Ever since the crisis caused by the leak of information at the Celestial Company, all the phones of ourpany''s higher-ups were issued together, and all of them are equipped with an antimonitor program! But we''ve neglected something! Our phones are just like aputer, and a program can change everything..." They didn''t expect that such a small staff member''s phone would be imnted with such a high-level program! "No wonder she didn''t dare to tell me anything! Is there any progress in the matter?" "That middle man couldn''t stand being beaten, and he had confessed! Miss nchard had given him two sh drives, which means two sets of the bidding proposal, in addition to the one you took back... there is one more, he has given it to the pickup guy!" After saying that, Chet couldn''t help sighing. "I didn''t expect that in the end, all our efforts were in vain!" He thought about the bidding proposal. Unfortunately, it had already been submitted, and it was toote to change it now! Standing straight, Frederick frowned and thought, "I only saw one sh drive that time! Did I miss something?" Although he didn''t hold any hope, such a slip-up was still a nuisance. "Who is the person?" He asked. "He doesn''t know! He''s just a pickup guy! He''s just a manager of apany who had lost his money in the stock market. Someone took the initiative to approach him! They provided him with the n online and he was asked to follow the instructions. After the job was done, he would be rewarded half a million! So he just did as he was told! As for the USB stick, he didn''t take it away. In fact, he tucked it in the gap of the sofa in the room ording to the instructions given. I have looked for it, but I found nothing! I also checked the security cameras at the door, and the staff said he didn''t see anything when he was cleaning up! After that, there were two groups of people who stayed there for a short period for business trips. They should have nothing to do with this matter. Anyway, it has disappeared! It looked just like the one you have, but the color is different. It''s amon model that can be seen everywhere. I have searched for it on the inte, this model had tens of thousands of sales. No matter who took it, it''s impossible for us to get it back!" Doing his best to recall what had happened that day, Frederick was quite puzzled. Why did she prepare two sh drives? Just in case? Even if it was, there was no reason for her to take out both at once. Even if they were taken out, and the manager discovered it, why didn''t she say anything? Why did she let the manager take both of them? She didn''t say it because of the surveince. She had let him take both away because she wished for the deal to be over and done with? "Who could have taken it? If it wasn''t someone else, could it be someone who was in the room that day?" However, it seemed that no one was close to the sofa! Thest to leave the room should be him and Alicia! Their minds were in a mess. Chet thought of something and said. "By the way, the manager said that the order that person gave him was to make a copy of it and give him a reply after it was done. The original copy should not be removed from theputer. He was told to tell her that there was an expert evaluation on the other side, and asked him to talk to Miss nchard and wait for the news! He didn''t expect her to bring two copies, so he took one directly! I have checked the phone number he dialed back and found that it was also an unregistered SIM card. Have you ever seen a copy made before evaluating it first? The manager also felt that something was wrong. But since he took people''s money, he didn''t ask too much about it and did as the person said! Now, it''s obvious that this matter was a trap set for you all to see her with the loot!" "True! Everyone from the Clements family was there! Jeremy who was framed, Danica who had just happened to be there, Alicia''s father who was poisoned, and the person could still sneak out the USB stick right in front of my eyes!" While muttering, Frederick''s eyes lurched. "Who will know so much about our rtionship? It seemed that Jeremy was unlucky to get involved in this. What about Danica or Penny? Were they dragged into this matter as well, or are they the masterminds behind all of this? This poison is not something that ordinary people can make! Even Carson couldn''t analyze it yet. The one in Clearview Hospital seems to be a medical professor! But he still needed to rely on the antidote! And the monitoring program on Alicia''s phone... Who is so capable that he can gather so many talented people at the same time? And even be so meticulous!" "This person should at least be rich and also have some capability to do so! Moreover this matter should have been nned for a long time!. Each step had been calcted properly! Didn''t you say that many people have warned you about thend in the west city? If both of you have a little distrust, or if you didn''t love her enough and were reluctant to give up these profits, that will probably be the end of your rtionship!" Thinking of something, Chet added. "Frederick, do you think we have gone off course this time? Maybe this person''s target is thend in the west city. Maybe everything else is just a distraction! Don''t forget, now that we''ve lost one of the sh drives, and when we submitted the bid, we actually thought that it still not toote to make amendments. Based on thinking, most people definitely won''t modify it too! The logis consequences of this n are that the minimum price of the bidding proposal was leaked, but we handed it over and we didn''t make any changes! Frederick, we estimated that the value of thisnd wouldn''t exceed twelve billion, but three yearster the earnings are conservatively estimated to exceed twenty billion!" In other words, they not only made sure that Soaver International had lost their hole card, but they even made sure we wouldn''t modify the bidding proposal. In doing so, the opponent was practically certain to win the bid! What a sinister move! It was possible that the owner of thisnd could be a man of wealth and change the game! Frederick narrowed his eyes and said. "Then let''s see who will get this piece ofnd in the end! Go and investigate this matter. You must find out the truth. How dare he rip me off, I won''t let it pass. No matter who did it, I want him to pay for everything!" How dare he take advantage. He was digging his own grave! "One more thing, keep this matter between us. We can''t alert the enemy! On the surface, we suffered a loss because of Alicia. This matter has ended, understand?" Chet understood immediately just by looking at his eyes and replied, "Understood!" It was to let them think that they have seeded so that they will let their guard down! "Tonight, I''ll go see my wife! Tofort her frightened little heart. So, I have to leave first! I''ll leave the rest to you!" After saying that, Frederick turned off hisputer. Chet stared at him and pped his head as he said, "Frederick, the sun is still high up in the sky!" It was not even noon, but he had called it a day? Wasn''t it a little too early! While he was still wailing, someone had already walked out of the door. vel? She had just sent her parents away in disguise. Alicia was in a good mood that day, but she couldn''t show it out in public, so she carried herptop and worked in the hospital. It was only after she received a phone call from Frederick that she went to the hotel, Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "Hubby!" When the two of them met at the door, Alicia jumped straight onto him and Frederick caught her with one hand. He could also feel her joy, and suddenly he felt a certain passion surging. He stroked her hair dotingly before embracing her and walked inside. Danica had just walked out from the bank and saw this scene. She felt as if she was struck by lightning in an instant. Chapter 421 Chapter 421 How did it turn out this way? Why was itpletely different from what she had imagined? She had obviously betrayed him and was caught red-handed! She had been driven out from the Clements family. Shouldn''t Frederick be angry, furious, and estranged from her? Why were they so intimate? What the hell was going on? In an instant, she felt as if she was going crazy. Danica''s face twisted weirdly. As the saying goes, inequality is not scarcity! At this moment, Danica felt that the heavens and Frederick were unfair to her! She waspletely overwhelmed by a fit of irrepressible anger. Just when she got close to the hotel, she stopped and turned back to her car. No, she could not appear at a time like this! She had to calm down. She had to figure it out! "Could it be that the bidding had yet to produce a result, so Frederick could still forgive her?" She thought to herself. It had to be it! Danica kept finding ways tofort herself. She was unwilling to admit the fact that Frederick loved Alicia more than he loved her, and he was more tolerant and forgiving towards Alicia than he was to her! This was something she could never ept! Danica did not start the engine when she got in her car. Instead, she fixed her eyes on the entrance of the hotel. At this time, in the private room of the hotel, the room was sparkling from the reflection of the chandelier, the scent of roses filled the room, and melodious music yed in the air. At the dining table, Frederick''s warm hand covered her tender hand. "I wanted to ay your fears today! Although the problem has not beenpletely solved yet, at least you can speak freely now!" Then Frederick roughly told her the result of the inspection, hoping that she could rest assured. "So, there is no spying, and the wiretaps have been removed! I will definitely get rid of this problem! Using your words! Believe me and give me some time!" The interests and subtle rtionship of the Four Great Families aside, The Clements family''s operation in recent decades alone gave them social connections in the legal businesses as well as the underworld. It was the first time that someone actually dared to mess with the Clements family upright and caused trouble! Never trouble trouble until trouble troubles you! He would not allow such a person to exist, but at the same time, he wanted to use him as a warning to others! Alicia took her hand that was under his and ced it on top. She smiled and narrowed her eyes as she said, "Okay!" Even so, at this moment, she could not exin anything to him, because she knew that everything would soon see the light of day. The most urgent thing right now was to ensure the safety of her family. Just then, the waiter served up the steak. Just as Frederick opened his mouth, Alicia pushed the steak directly to him and said, "Hubby, help me to cut it! Well eat and not talk about anything else! I just want to have a good look at you and enjoy the meal!" "Okay!" Feeling ambiance was nice, Frederick cut her steak into smaller pieces elegantly and swiftly. On the opposite, Alicia just propped up her cheeks and looked at him obsessively. "Hubby, are we going to be apart?" Three months was definitely quite a long time. A lot of things could happen! Frederick stopped what he was doing and looked at her for three seconds before saying, "No!" After Frederick was done cutting, he pushed the steak back and pinched her cheek, saying, "I can give up fame, wealth, and even life if it''s for you!" She held his hand and kissed his palm. "I don''t want any of that! What I want is your heart! If you did something that will hurt me, I won''t forgive you no matter what the reason is! The same applies when I''m in your position. No matter what happens, I won''t do anything to hurt you either! No matter what you see out there, I won''t!" Hearing her words again, Frederick had a trace of doubt in his mind as he thought, "She did hand over a copy of the bidding proposal. Why didn''t she mention it to me?" He wanted to ask about it, but the words that came out werepletely different. "Let''s eat! The steak won''t taste good if it gets cold!" After all, he couldn''t bear to spoil the mood! He thought it didn''t matter anymore since he had given up thend anyway, so he didn''t ask any more questions. Frederick was still cutting the steak elegantly while Alicia forked the steak one by one and ate happily. She even took the initiative to put a piece of steak into his mouth. Frederick wanted to ask about her parents several times, including that time when she asked him to help her with the passports. In fact, he had guessed that she had the intention of sending her parents abroad toy low until the whole situation was over. However, whenever began to speak, Alicia would always change the topic. She obviously didn''t want him to bring it up or ask about it! He guessed that the incident had given her a sequ. Therefore, Frederick could only cooperate with her. He had to wait! After leaving the hotel, she realized it was indeed a rxing day! She took Frederick with her and went shopping as well as replenishing some daily necessities. Just when she was picking out some pots and pans in the shopping mall, Frederick spoke with an unhappy tone. "What''s the matter with Grandma? Why did she make you move to Robson Garden? Why didn''t she find somewhere nearer?" It was obvious that she wanted them to be like the couple in the drama that she always liked! So close yet so far! When Alicia turned around, the purest smile she had ever had in the past few days appeared on her face. She giggled and her voice was as soft as a silver bell when she said, "That''s because Grandma knows you very well!" They weren''t even at opposite ends of the city, yet he already felt that the distance was too far away. If she moved somewhere closer, he would probably move over and live with her every day! Frederick wrapped his arm around her waist and pinched her nose as he said, "You seem to be quite happy about it, don''t you!"This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. Alicia nodded and rubbed her nose. With a smile, she rubbed against his chest and said, "In the future, no one will give me a cold shoulder, or control me, I don''t even have to go home on time, and there will be someone treating me to dinner from time to time. How free will I be!" Frederick didn''t realize that she was talking about him at all. He pinched her jaw and said, "I dare you to try!" Frederick held her tightly, wanting to put her in his heart. "This little demon can''t be released even for a moment!" He thought. "What else do you want to buy? Let''s go and buy two sets of pajamas! I''ll help you test out your bed and see if it''sfortable tonight. If it''s not, we''ll move the bed over from home! I can''t let my dear wife be treated badly!" He lowered her head and stole a kiss from her lips! What a bunch of nonsense! Alicia punched him jokingly and said, "You must be mad! If you don''t feelfortable sleeping on the bed, you can choose the sofa or the carpet! Hubby, let''s buy a bag! A bag is the key to a woman''s happiness!" They hoped that everything would be fine after this was settled. They hugged each other intimately and didn''t stop flirting with each other the whole time. They were just like a pair of lovers who were deeply in love. Behind them, Danica followed them from a distance and couldn''t believe what she was seeing. Before leaving the mall, they went to a bar to have a drink then went to the supermarket. When they got in the car, they were talking andughing all the way with several bags in their hands. Danica''s world had been shrouded in a gloomy mist as she left in a muddle. By the time she came to her senses, the sky was already dark, and she was driving alone, wandering through the unfamiliar streets by following the road signs. Just as she was about to turn around to head back, a dark shadow suddenly appeared and she mmed on the brakes. She lifted her eyes, and an extremely handsome face that she was familiar with appeared outside of the window. Chapter 422 Chapter 422 With her eyes wide open, Danica gaped in shock. At the same time, the sound of her car door being mmed came through, followed by the man''s angry shout. "Do you really know how to drive? Are you f*cking blind? Didn''t you see the red light?" "Are your eyes just for decoration? Don''t drag me along if you''re going to die. God! What rotten luck!" "Open the door! You must pay for this. Can''t you see that my leg is hurt? Don''t be a coward! Or do you want to go to the police station? "Can''t you hear me? Open the door!" As the car window pulled down slowly and Danica slowly turned her head around, her eyes dted in shock. As their eyes met, she gasped. What doppelganger is this! The body shape, face... How could he resemble Frederick so much?! "What are you gawking at? Haven''t you met a goodlooking guy before? Oh, a pretty girl driving a million-dor Ferrari and ramming into other people. Tell me you''re not bailing on me?" Lounging against the window, the man held out his hand. Though behaving flippantly, he was dressed in business formal, which made him looked more chic than dapper. What he wore were obviously branded goods. "My pants are torn, and my arm is bleeding! That''ll be a hundred thousand dors. And that''s even been discounted for you." As he spoke, his lips appeared uneven. Though good-looking facially, hecked refinement, let alone disying erudition and a strong presence. As much as he really looked identical to Frederick, Danica did not have a good impression of him. The facial features and shapes of these two were just strikingly simr. If only his eyes were blue and he had remained silent, dressing him would... An idea shed across her mind. She handed him her business card and said, "Contact me tomorrow. I''ll make it up for two hundred thousand!" Upon learning that her parents had safely arrived at their destination and everything had been taken care of, Alicia felt herself relieved instantly. On Saturday, after returning from her overtime field work, she called Waverly to thank her for the assistance. They then met up at Soul Cafe. By the time Waverly reached the cafe, Alicia had already ordered plenty of food. Looking at the amount of food, Waverly looked at Alicia, puzzled. "Chocte cake, shrimp balls, fried cmari, ice cream... Alicia, aren''t you afraid of putting on weight?" "I''m in a good mood today that I''m happy to even add on two pounds. Let''s leave dieting for tomorrow. So, Waverly, stop questioning why all the food ordered and what- nots. Just be my guess. You''ve done me a huge favor. If it weren''t for the fact that you hadn''t been free tonight, I''d have treated you to whatever you want." Alicia handed the menu to Waverly. To Alicia, Waverly wasn''t an outsider anymore. "Be my guest and order whatever you like. There''s no need to be shy for we are friends!" If the two hadn''t known each other, Alicia wouldn''t have been able to carry out the n even if she had thought about it. Now, regardless of the result of the Western City bid, Alicia felt indebted to Waverly and thankful from the bottom of her heart. "Not again, Alicia! You helped me previously too. You''re a good person, so it isn''t that big a deal!"T¨ºxt belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Likewise, Waverly was also someone grateful. When Alicia helped her and even gave her advice thest time, she immediately had a good impression of Alicia. Waverly ordered coffee, fruit and dessert. Both of them got to know each other better through their conversation. They even had amon conversation topic revolving around Jeremy. "I didn''t expect you to be so young yet so capable, Waverly! Didn''t you mention that your major is ounting? You are certainly good withputers, but why didn''t you study aboutputing?" With her lips pursed, Waverly smiled embarrassedly. "I am quite fond ofputers, and my father did hope for me to studyputing. He''d tell me everyday that the Pitcher family owns a high-tech firm, and that my expertise inputers could be of use them, hence making us a perfect match! Like, seriously? I have never even met that man before, and I don''t even know what he looks like. I didn''t apply forputer science but studied ounting instead because of my boyfriend..." "Your boyfriend?" What does this have to do with her boyfriend? Alicia thought. Hadn''t she also dated Jeremy when she was studying fashion design? And working as a trantor now with Frederick in the management -these two fields were also unrted in so many ways. Alicia had more questions as she studied Waverly. ine "I was studying management at first. Then, I diverted when I realized I had an affinity for numbers. As all business sectors and everypany require talents in financial ounting, majored in this instead. I had initially nned to work at my boyfriend''spany so that we could be together. He told me it was just some small business but only for me to find out that his family is in the electronic products business and owns apany. So I was thinking to myself that I could never escape from anything rted toputers. And when I was studying ounting, I used to do all kinds of calctions. The machines and software were already obsolete, forcing me to find a way to expedite the calction process and all. As a result, I didn''t give up onputers but kept learning about them along the way, and eventually gaining some mini achievements." Waverly was all earnest and unpretentious as she shared about herself. "But I was also afraid if my dad finds el out that I hadn''t given up onputing, he''d again tell me day in day out about the Pitcher family. He asked me toe up with many designs for them and introduce me e to them. So, I eventually found myself a job at an ounting firm. I didn''t even go to my boyfriend''spany to avoid putting him in a difficult position. I wanted to wait for a few years and be aplished before joining him to avoid gossips." Listening to Waverly, Alicia could feel her father''s love for her. In fact, Waverly was really good at what she did. Maybe even back then, Waverly and Jeremy would have been a perfect match. "So you came all this way from Yeceaus City to Casterwich City? Is it only because of your boyfriend?" It was said that the Castle family was second to none in Yecaeus City, so Waverley must''ve been the daughter of a wealthy family and also the apple of her family''s eye! And yet, she had never disyed that nose-in-the-air attitude, but had been genuinely humble. Watching Waverly blush, Alicia knew the answer -still a young woman deeply in her first love. It reminded Alicia of her younger self when she only had eyes for Jeremy. So much so that even after being dumped, she was still willing to wait for him. That''s the power of love! Love above all! Alicia thought of giving some pieces of advice to Waverly, but was afraid of being a wet nket. She hesitated for a moment, but gave up. "By the way, you and Jeremy..." "We''ve met! He told me he has no interest in me. Perfect! He loves someone else, and I love someone else too, so there''s nothing to worry about. If you want to be with him, Alicia, I have no objections at all. Don''t worry about me. I care about you more than him!" Being a straightforward and candid person, Waverly guffawed at what she had just said, making Alicia join in herughter too. "Yes, me too! I care about you more than I do for him! One of these days, I''ll introduce you to Victoria! I think you''ll get along well." She had been afraid that Jeremy''s existence would affect their friendship because he would still look for her from time to time and tell her the same things! Being in touch with him on such on and off basis could be really depressing. After saying goodbye to Waverly, Alicia went grocery shopping in case she got hungry during midnight. As her parents were safe, she didn''t have to worry about them anymore. So on her way home, she was thinking of ways of exining things to Frederick. As she was about to reach the exit of Robson Garden, a big bouquet of red roses appeared in front of her... Chapter 423 Chapter 423 It was so sudden that Alicia was shocked. She looked up to see a balding, middle-aged man. She knew him. He was also a tenant in her building whom she had met twice in the elevator. People around knew him as Lawrence Flynt. She had heard that he was a customer service manager who was doing well. While he was a good guy, he was sadlycking in the physical appearances -wasn''t very tall, had premature balding before 35, looked rather mature like someone in his forties -thus the reasons why he was still single. They had bumped into each other twice around the area they lived. Once when her shoe was stuck in a hole, he came forward to help her. While they may have known each other a little since then, their interaction was merely greeting each other with a nod whenever they meet. So it was really a question as to why would he chase her all of a sudden. "Miss nchard, are you free tonight? I''d like to take you out for dinner. Western, Chinese, Japanese, or..." Waving her hands as a gesture to decline him, Alicia took a step back self as a reflex response. "Mr. Flynt, I think you have misunderstood. I already have a boyfriend. This is inappropriate!" "Miss nchard, I really like you! I have never liked a woman this much. I don''t just want a rtionship, I want to marry you! I will be responsible to you and treat you well! As long as you''re not married, I still have a chance to woo you. Or we could even be friends who go out asionally for a meal or a walk?" He handed the giant bouquet of red roses to her hurriedly. "Miss nchard, I know that you live alone. I also know that you are working as a trantor and a white-cor just like myself. We are indeed a perfect match!" "Please, please give me a chance. ept my invitation!" With a thud, Lawrence had actually fallen to his knees, shocking Alicia even more. "Oh my, stop this! Get up first!" "In any case, I am a married woman and not divorced yet. Um no, no, I''m not getting a divorce! Please don''t do this. Get up quickly!" Lawrence was already attracting much attention with the big rose bouquet. On top of that, he was kneeling at the entrance and during evening time when people were returning home. For a moment, Alicia did not dare to reach out to him. She didn''t know many people here. And for a sh second, she was in cold sweat. There were also passersby who stopped by to film and photograph this scene. "Hey, what''s going on? Is it a marriage proposal?" "No way! Look at how ipatible they are. That man is old and ugly!" "Some rich men don''t look great either, but don''t they too get the girls they want? The girl is beautiful, but it won''t do anything. Is she the new tenant? I heard there is a new beauty here in Robson Garden!"N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. "Isn''t that Lawrence Flynt? Didn''t his family introduce someone to him not long ago?" "Did he dump her?" Frederick was on the phone as he got out of the car and saw this scene. Jealousy was written all over his face. "We''ll talk about it when I get back!" Ending the call, Frederick strode towards them. "Ally..." Pulling Alicia away and to his back, he said, "Sir, stay away from my wife from now on. Take a good look at yourself in the mirror! If you harass her again, I''lle after you!" Frederick kicked the flowers from Lawrence''s hand before turning around to take Alicia in his arms and left. Behind him were hushed voices and murmurs ofments. "Wow! Such a handsome guy. Now that is what we call a perfect match!" "Serves him right to go for a girl out of his league!" "No wonder why he can''t find a wife! He''s pitiful for a reason. He doesn''t want to take responsibility after bedding others." Leaving the spot, Frederick''s face darkened slightly as he got Alicia into the elevator. It had only been a few days since she came here, but someone was already pursuing her. And to think that she had to live here for another three months! She might be as good as gone by then. Alicia tilted her head to look at him. Seeing that there was nobody else inside the elevator, she giggled and tip-toed to peck him on his cheek. "You''re frowning. So hideous looking!" Frederick came to his senses and poked her forehead lightly. "And yet you could still joke about this?" With her lips pouted, Alice pulled his shirt. She winked and said, ''TH reflect on my actions right now." Unable to hold back, Frederick burst intoughter after being amused by Alicia''s antics. In the next second, Alicia threw herself into his arms. "Now that''s my hubby! How could he ever hold a candle to you from head to toe? It''s never worth it to get angry with someone like this. My dear, why didn''t you tell me that you wereing over?" He caught her! "Why? Should I warn you so that you can hide your ws and pretend you''re an obedient little kitten to cheer me up? I''ll not let you know after this but give surprise visits! Other males should just stay away from you from now on!" he said. "Sure. Sir Frederick. Well, if you had told me that you wereing over, I would have bought more stuff to eat..." They chatted as they got out of the elevator and opened the door. When Alicia pulled him into the room, it felt as if the clock had been rewound. Their marriage urred in a sh and progressed rapidly. Now that they were separated, the passion was still there undiminished. Alicia felt as if they were still deeply in love as before. She could clearly feel his concern, jealousy, and attentiveness. It had been said that to locate a man''s heart, look wherever money would be; to locate him, find out wherever his heart would be. She felt that he had be truly attentive and diligent now. He was actually more caring than when they lived together. He''d even learnt to clean the floor and bring her the tes and bowls. Compared to being at his own home, he was also less fussy than before. This young master had always been spoiled at home! In the kitchen, Alicia prepared two simple dishes with one vegetarian and another non-vegetarian. After warming up a dinner roll for him and pouring a ss of water, Alicia looked at him with her chin rested on her hand. "Aren''t you having any?" Alicia shook her head and told, "I''ve just had afternoon tea with Waverly. I''m not hungry." Thinking of Waverly, just as Alicia was about to exin to him the Western Citynd issue, Frederick''s phone rang. As he answered the call, she went to cut some fruits in the kitchen. When she came out and saw that he was still on the call, she gestured and went back into her room with her phone. Thinking that there was plenty of time for that night, she was not in a hurry and upied herself with work for a while. After managing some work issues, she seemed to think about something. Frederick said, "Send a group of security guards to Robson Garden tomorrow. We''ll need to secure the lift and entrance. We''ll make a show of it for the first and second round, and then the real deal on the third round. Even though I''ve given up my rights, I''ll still guard what''s mine. I''m not giving up without a fight. I''m not joining the bidding session. The Sub- group meetings will be carried on as usual, but I''m taking the day off. When Frederick entered the bedroom, he saw Alicia sitting at theputer. She was flipping through a dictionary with one hand and had a pen and paper on the other. Herptop was turned on as well. That was her way of working - focused, no-nonsense, hardworking, and quiet. Having been by his side for so long, she had never given up making her own living. Hence, Frederick still wouldn''t believe that she would betray him for money. Even a fool would know that he could give her a thousand times of whatever benefits she could ever gain from betrayal. As Frederick watched her from the bedside, he felt that the night was beautiful. He got his pajamas and went to the bathroom for a shower. Just when he was about to take a shower, a message appeared on his phone: [Tomorrow is the anniversary of us first knowing each other. Shall we have a meal together?] Chapter 424 Chapter 424 The date they first met? When did they first get to know each other?N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. Frederick tried to recall, but to no avail. In fact, he wasn''t even sure if they had first met during this time period. But it was inconsequential regardless. [My apologies. I already have alternate ns. Just forget about such dates.] As soon as he sent the message, it dawned on Frederick that he would never forget the day he and Alicia first met each other. Patting the corner of his eye, Frederick thought, "Perhaps all of these had been predestined by God!" [Why? Why are you so mean to me? Frederick, there are things I want to tell you in person. I just want to have dinner with you. It''s just a simple request. Can''t we just meet?] [You told me once before that you would do anything for me!] [I really care for you a lot. I''ve heard some things which I think you should know immediately. I''m afraid you''ll be taken advantage of..." [I''ll wait for you at Begonia Club at 12 noon tomorrow. I have something to tell you. It''s about Alicia and Jeremy! This woman has betrayed you. She''s still in an on and off rtionship with Jeremy. Don''t be fooled by her! They have loved each other for many years. If she really did forget Jeremy so easily, why would I even be bothered by the past rtionship of you and I? That''s all I can say. The call is yours.] Danica sent messages one after another, to which Frederick didn''t reply at all. He suddenly realized that he had been pretty indifferent to Danica, which was also his fault. Without replying, he deleted their chat history. Suddenly, he felt as if something heavy had been ced on his chest, further affecting his good mood. By the time Frederick came out after his shower, Alicia had already stored away the tes and cutleries. Her hands were still wet from dishwashing. She flicked the water at Frederick''s face yfully. "You didn''t wash your dishes. You''re supposed to wash your dishes! Punish you! Punish you!" Waving his hands to fend off the drops of cold water sprinkled at him, Frederick retreated and said, "It''s cold, honey! Stop!" "Now you know it''s cold, huh? Remember to clean your dishes next time! No more eating only and not washing. As punishment, you need to wipe my hands." Chasing after him and stretching out her hands, Alicia scampered and hopped around, asionally limping like a zombie. In an instant, Frederick''s gloomy feeling was chased away by this yful side of hers, bringing a bright smile back to his face. It was already hard for him to learn how to cook a simple dish, let alone wash the dishes. He really didn''t know at all. He stopped and grabbed her small hands. Frederick then rubbed his hand against her palm. After a while, her hand was almost dried, but still felt slightly cold. "I''ll help you do the washing from now on." Frederick pulled her towards him and held her in his arms. "How could your hands and feet be so cold? How would you survive without me warming you up?" "That is why you are my ball of sunshine! I need you for all my life! You need to warm me up for the rest of my life" Alicia turned and snuck her hands into both his arms to feel his body warmth. She liked doing this during winter the most for moments like this would warm her up. She was not afraid of heat, but not the cold! "Dear-" Just as Alicia was about to talk about Western City, her phone rang again. With the interruption, she quickly realized that it was gettingte. After replying to her messages, she rushed to the bathroom. "I''m going to shower. Wait for me, honey." When Alicia came out, Frederick was still standing in the same spot with his phone in his hand. He seemed preupied. Although Frederick did not me el her for what happened to the Western City issue, deep down in Alicia''s heart, she felt that as long as she hadn''t gotten this off her chest, she would find herself still deliberately avoid anything that had to do with his work. She was afraid thatter on, it might never rain, but poured instead. If something bad were to happen once more, she could never clear her name. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org She took out the hairdryer and blow-dried her hair at the dressing table,bing it well until it looked good. After that, she thered moisturizer over her body, killing time as she waited for him to get done with his work. As Alicia was pouring more of the moisturizer, something warm and towering appeared close behind her. "Let me help you with that." With ather of the moisturizer, Frederick''s both hands got under her bathrobe. As a reflex action, Alicia wriggled out of his arms and hugged herself. She then scampered around him. "Naughty! Where do you think you''re touching? I want to rub it on my neck!" "I want to rub it all over your body. I like it fragrant!" "Ah... Don''t touch me! It tickles!" "Hahaha..." They started teasing each other, filling the silent night with endlessughter. Frederick got hold of Alicia and they both fell onto the bed. In the next second, Alicia''s lips were pressed against by Frederick''s. Her eyes were half-closed like the most beautiful waxing crescent moon, so enchanting and dreamy. Having her underneath him, Frederick felt that she was his world! "Hubby..." As their eyes met at that moment, words were no longer necessary. Frederick didn''t allow a fraction of rationality at the back of her mind following this. And in the deep of night, endless sparks and bright fireworks entailed. When Alicia woke up the next day, Frederick had already left the ce. He left a written note on the bedside table, "On official business, going to Greenwich for two days or so. I''ll check up on you anytime. Be good!" He signed the note with a fancy signature and added, "Love you!" Alicia sat up and read it thr times. It was still hard for her to believe that he would write ose after his signature. Wa her? he confessing his love for Frederick was not a honey-tongued man. In fact, he was very different now aspared to before. As he was not someone who would say such things for even post- argument coaxing, seeing thising from him right at this moment just swept Alicia off her feet. Her eyes felt slightly teary as she kept touching the note. After getting out of bed, she made herself a hearty breakfast, did a little house cleaning, and hand-washed his pajamas. It was Sunday in which she was alone but happy! On the other hand, at Begonia Club, Danica had been sitting in empty space and waiting for Frederick for the whole afternoon. As night fell and the bar lights were lit, it was again the time for people to paint the town red. At the nightclub, Jeremy was meeting a few customers when he received Lindsay''s call. Stepping out of the club, he answered Lindsay''s call. He pulled on his tie and heaved a sigh of relief. "Okay! I know. I''ll ask my friends overseas to bring it for you." After ending the call, Jeremy felt rather tipsy. The hot flushes made him ufortable. As he was about to head to the washroom to freshen up, he spotted a man and a woman who wereughing, hugging, and kissing as they got into the elevator. As the elevator door closed gradually, they still couldn''t get their hands off each other. The woman wore a silver miniskirt. She had short hair and a pretty face. Jeremy thought he must have seen the face somewhere as he felt a sense of familiarity. However, that certainly wasn''t Alicia. Frederick? Frederick Clements? He was with another woman? Unbelievable. Chapter 425 Chapter 425 B*stard! He stole his woman, but didn''t cherish her at all! The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. Jeremy clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles creaked. Without another thought, he rushed to the stairs at the side of the elevator. He ran out of the nightclub panting, only to see the two figures entering a ck luxurious car which then drove away. He stomped the ground angrily. Just as he was about to hail a cab, his phone suddenly buzzed. It was from the manager who came with him. Remembering something all of a sudden, he growled. "D*mn it!" He answered the call, "Got it, I''lle back right away!" After a day''s work, Alicia got back home and especially followed news on the Western City. The bid should have been epted by now. Why was there no progress? At the back of her mind, she knew that despite the countless experiments plus Waverley''s proven capabilities; she was still afraid of making careless mistakes when ites tond properties-rted matters. Actually, Alicia had indeed modified the bidding document, but just some minor parts. At the very least, she still knew that the reserve price would be the most important of all. To be safe, she decreased the reserve price to as much as 60 million. This is because she was afraid of rounding up the figures. Just in case theirpetitor had any leaked information, and to avoid any mistakes, she could only just make minor adjustments. Therefore, she rounded down 7 to 1 and had the price reduced by 60 million. Besides that, she moved the position of some minor data. In this way, even if the other party had bidden for a higher price, they wouldn''t have gone too high. After all, these were not just little money of merely a few thousand or even tens of thousands of dors. However, as long as the bidding result hadn''t been released, Alicia would still feel uneasy. In fact, when she was caught on the spot that day, she hadn''t mentioned that a man had taken the USB sh drive. This was because besides wanting to ensure her parents'' safety, she also wanted Frederick to believe that he could continue bidding after taking back the USB sh drive. If she had lost the bidding of this piece ofnd, and no matter who should be responsible eventually, she could not be excused from any me. Besides the fact that thisnd held his promise for histe mother, it was worth over 10 billion dors. Even if Frederick hadn''t med her, she would still feel bad. She even had such high regard for her own career, let alone such a huge and important project like this. After that, she tried to avoid talking about it. In fact, she thought Frederick had been deliberately evasive about the topic as well. Perhaps it was because he had to consider her feelings, or that he was afraid this would be a barrier between them. Ultimately, as much as both of them had been careful in avoiding this topic, it still lingered at the back of their heads. She certainly didn''t want to be one to pour his money down the drain. Otherwise, sooner orter, he would get tired of her! Although she knew that the bid evaluation had many procedures and required time, Alicia still checked everything from beginning to end, albeit rather cluelessly. She understood that the final results would worth more than a thousand exnations. She hoped thatdy luck would smile on her so that the invisible barrier between the both of them could disappear. Her phone rang as she shut down theputer. She answered the call. "Hubby? I miss you!" As she was making smooching sound over the phone, the sound of someone falling came from the other end of the call. It was actually Chet who went weak on his knees and almost fell. He chuckled wryly. "Alicia, it''s me..." No wonder Frederick was head over heels for her. She was really good at being kittenish. That voice almost made Chet couldn''t help but drawn to her as well. If his boss had known that Alice had spoken in such a way to Chet and sent him flying kisses, he might have banished him to Africa. "Oh? I''m so, so sorry!" Blushing in embarrassment, Alicia checked her phone screen instantly. It was indeed Frederick''s number. So why was Chet the one speaking? "Mr. Reynes? Excuse me, but where is Frederick? Is everything alright?" Alicia asked. Why was Frederick''s phone in Chet''s hand? For a second, Alicia grew anxious and her tone changed drastically. On the other end, it felt almost like a dream for Chet, until he was sshed by a bucket of ice-cold water and got back to reality. "Don''t worry, Alicia. Frederick is inside, signing a contract. My phone battery is almost dead. We''re missing some information. Frederick said it may have slipped under your sofa. So could you help to see if there''s anything there? If there is, could you send a fax or photo of it? It is a piece of paper with some handwriting on it. We haven''t noted it here yet, so..." "Okay! Hang on a minute, I''ll look for it!" As she quickly walked to the sofa, Alicia tried to recall Frederick''s favorite sit spot whenever he would visit at night. Kneeling down, Alicia pushed the sofa and used her hand to feel around for the object. Soon, she found two sheets of paper. "Yes! It''s here! There are two pieces of paper. One has a lot of words on it, and another is handwritten. Is it the agreement with TXT& Su?" After learning from Chet that other documents had their back-up copies except for the handwritten version, Alicia said, "I haven''t fixed the fax machine. I''ll take a few pictures and send them to you! If they don''t seem clear enough, then I''ll go out and fax them to you." Hanging up the call, Alicia took a few photos and sent them to Chet. She only felt relieved when Chet replied that he had received them. With her face flushing, she tapped on her lips lightly. "Oh my, I spoke faster than my brain! How embarrassing!" Alicia nced through the note. It appeared to be just a supplementary copy of the amendments to the agreement''s terms, which didn''t seem like ssified information. Upon learning this, Alicia heaved a secret sigh of relief. "Thank goodness!"N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. While Frederick couldn''t seem to be bothered by the fact that Alicia might be privy to his work information, Alicia, on the other hand, seemed jittery. Even she questioned herself why the fear of being in touch with the very foundation of his career. Patting her forehead, Alicia locked the two agreements inside her drawer. "Like seriously, I''ve done nothing wrong, so why am I feeling guilty or afraid?" ve She assured herself that she was an honest person who wasn''t afraid of her own shadow. And she couldn''t afford to be on tenterhooks and being worried all the time, or else t would make Frederick very ufortable. It''s natural that she would always be privy to his secrets more than anyone else. An example would be the existence ofpany TX, which she had never heard of! It was a responsibility she had to bear for choosing a man like him. And though it had not been smooth-sailing all the way, it was still worth it! Alicia tried to rx by stretching her arms and legs and did some deep breathing yoga poses. As she gazed out of the window into the deep night and blurry street lights, a tall and steady figure floated in her mind. Her red lips couldn''t help but curve upwards slightly. It was already sote and he was still working? What a workaholic! As she was thinking about him, her phone suddenly rang again. It shocked her to the point that she almost stumbled. Was there another problem? She got up and quickly checked her phone. The caller was Jeremy! What was going on? Instinctively, Alicia wanted to hang up the call, but she rted this to the embarrassing blunder earlier and hesitated a little. It was already sote at night. Could it be a call from someone else instead? As she was about to swipe and answer, the call ended. But in the next second, her phone screen lit again. Alicia answered the call but didn''t speak first. On the other end, Jeremy''s anxious voice came through. "Ally, is that you? Are you there?" Chapter 426 Chapter 426 Was it really Jeremy? For a split second, Alicia was disconcerted. What''s wrong with him? Jeremy hardly gave her calls at night. Even if he had wanted to bother her, he mostly sent her messages. So what was troubling him he had to call her at this hour? Did he know Frederick wasn''t with her? With furrowed brows, Alicia asked politely, "Anything?" ''Ally, are you and him separated? What happened between you two? Or did you already know..." "Jeremy! Are you truly that bored?" He was calling her in the middle of the night just to put his nose into her privacy? With just one sentence, Alicia felt her anger rising. "We are doing well, so you have nothing to worry about. You should take care of your own mess first. If you''re a good man, then try not to hurt another good girl! At the very least, both of your families will still be on good terms!" "Frederick was drinking and flirting with another woman. Are you both alright?" Jeremy''s sarcastic tone cut through Alicia''s eardrums all of a sudden as she was about to hang up on him. Her face fell instantly. "Ally, are you lying to me or to yourself? I called because I care about you, not because I want to make a fool out of you! Is it worth pretending that both of you are happily together in front of me? Ally, are you doing this to get back at me? I admit that Frederick has the looks and the status. In Casterwich City, he is second to none. It''d be great to be his girl. He''s also richer and even head and shoulders above me, which I ept. It''s just that I feel ufortable since you''re with him. But this feeling isn''t because you found a man who''s better than me. It''s because of me losing you. Do you understand?" Jeremy''s said that angrily and hurriedly. "Do you want to remain silent for the rest of your life just to look good on the outside? While it may be so and envied by many, but behind you''ll have to share your husband with someone else and cave in to everything after. Is this what you want? So you''re going to help him support the mistress and their illegitimate children? All these giving in just for a womanizer? Or is it because his morous status could outshine me, which makes you happy?" While Jeremy was getting all emotional and continued thering on, Alicia, on the other hand, looked at her phone from time to time. A dumbfounded Alicia asked, "Jeremy, are... are you drunk? Have you been drinking? I don''t have time for your nonsense!" "Alicia! I just saw him leaving a nightclub with a woman in his arms. They looked really intimate with the kissing and hugging. Do you need me to tell you what was going to happen next? How long do you still want to lie to me? I already know that you have moved out of his house!" When he had heard the rumors initially, Jeremy couldn''t wrap his head around why this happened. But even so, he would still see them together. He was thinking of finding out what really happened and asking Alicia for confirmation once he was no longer busy. He hadn''t expected to witness that scene! With her kind of personality, how could Alicia ept this? Their rtionship wasn''t really rock solid after all! "Jeremy Pitcher! Are you out of your mind? Calling me at midnight just to badmouth him? Let me tell you, I don''t believe a word you''re saying. Not a single word! From now onwards, you are not to nder him! You think too highly of yourself! Whether I am with him or not is none of your concern! I am with him because I like him and I love him! And one day, if I ever choose to leave, that''ll be because I no longer love him! You''re crazy! F**k!" In the end, Alicia got so furious that after a good bout of scolding, she abruptly ended the call. It was supposed to be a peaceful night but this just came out of nowhere, thus the sudden flush of anger. How shameless! Just what was he thinking trying to bber to her in such drunken condition and during midnight? She''d be as smart as bait if she really believed him. After switching her phone to silent mode, Alicia had the music ring and screamed her lungs out to vent her anger. She wouldn''t take it to heart. With her mood lightened, Alicia washed up and went to bed, where she slept the night away.T¨ºxt belongs to N?velDrama.Org. The next morning, Alicia went to work in a great mood. During tea break, she texted Frederick a shy-faced emoji. The thought of Chet''s phone call yesterday would make Alicia blush whenever she thought about it. Almost immediately, Frederick replied, "Still have things to settle. Might not make it back today." Alicia was already happy even when she had not expected any replies from Frederick. "You''ve been hard at work. Remember to take care of yourself. I am fine here." After sending the message, she remembered the phone call fromst night and added, "Are you still in Greenwich?" A suburb south of Casterwich City, Greenwich was about an hour or two''s drive from the city. One of the stretches along the way would be congested with vehicles, thus causing severe traffic jams. "Yes, I am. In a meeting. You can call me anytime if there''s anything." Smiling, Alicia texted the following as an end to their text conversation, "Ok, I''ll be waiting." Putting her phone down, Alicia got up to make herself some flower tea and had some snacks which helped to lift her mood. It was all Jeremy''s fault for calling herst night and texting her nonsense, which made her easily suspicious of Frederick. Frederick wasn''t that kind of person! After work, Alicia still visited Clearview Hospital as usual. The fruits and gifts she bought were actually mostly for the nurses whom she had befriended previously. After learning that Marshall had yet to return, she swiped through her phone for a while and then left. As long as the bidding results had not been announced, Alicia would still be afraid that anything happening now could affect the oue. Therefore, the hospital visit and gifting were a guaranteet just in case things might not go their way. As such, she had nned for everything to be carried out until Western City''s bidding had beenpleted. Since the ns she had in mind were just for show, she''d be pretty much worry-free if things were to go smoothly. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org As she stepped out of the hospital, a figure suddenly rushed up to her and said, "Ally! You..." It was Jeremy. How did he trace her? Alicia turned around and rushed over to her car on the other side. Chasing after her from behind, Jeremy called out, "Alicia! Give me a moment to speak with you. I mean you no harm!" "What do you want to talk about? That Frederick is fooling around with other women?" Alicia said, rolling her eyes, and gave him a disdainful look. Jeremy choked a bit and gave a slight involuntary nod, saying, "I didn''t lie. I saw it with my own eyes. Just wait..." He even took out his phone and started scrolling through the photos as he spoke. The distraction allowed Alicia to get away by jumping in the car and sped away. She smirked without realizing it. "Haha, you really think I''m a fool!" She had never met a man this gossipy. How disappointing! Alicia stopped her car as the traffic light turned red. She then casually nced behind her, only to see a familiar white car trailing her. Looking away, she rolled her eyes. It was Jeremy again. Was he going to follow her all the way home? When the light turned green, Alicia drove into a mall nearby. She did not want to get involved with him. With half of her day spent at the mall, Alicia eventually bought herself some clothes and changed them. She then took a cab to get back home. Chapter 427 Chapter 427 By the time Alicia reached her residential area, it was already dark and started to drizzle. At the gate, a security guard ran out and handed her an umbre. "Miss nchard, you''re back!" "Thank you. I''ll bring this back to you tomorrow," she said. Unbeknownst to her, the security guard was an arrangement by Frederick, to which Alicia thought they were pretty thoughtful and dedicated. "You don''t need to. It''splimentary. It''s thest one, you may have it if you don''t mind." "I beg your pardon?" Such a beautiful umbre asplimentary gift? Alicia nodded and thanked him again, "Okay, thank you." As the rain began pouring, Alicia waved at him and ran inside. At the elevator lobby, there was a female security guard who specially assisted her in pressing the button and apanying her up. At the same time, another personnel would be monitoring the elevator security camera. Once Alicia entered her room, everyone breathed a sighed of relief. "Finally time to sign out." As Alicia had the habit of staying indoors after returning home in the evening, therefore, apart from the surveince security force and with the exception during weekends, the receptionist and the security guards were basically not on a 24/7 standby. Most of the time, they would be assisting her whenever she would reach and leave home. And at normal times, they work by shift. As it had been raining and cold that day, the security personnel were somewhat more casual at work with all gathering in the office. In thefort of her home, Alicia made herself some soup. After her meal, she turned on the TV, something which she seldom did, contentedly. Outside, the rain pattered against the window ss and brought along the faint whistling of the wind. As Alicia snuggled down in her couch, she really enjoyed the tranquility and warmth of this moment. If he had been here, they could snuggle close to each other on the couch, listening to the sound of the rain together. It''d certainly be a different experience! asionally the screen of mobile phone on the table would light up. Alicia disregarded it, knowing who was the one contacting her for it hadn''t stopped since returning from the mall. After having a goodugh from an entertainment show, Alicia tidied up and took a hot shower before getting ready for bed. Aftering out from her bath, her phone''s screen was still lit She couldn''t help rolling her eyes again and thought, "Just when is he going to stop all these?" Did he want her phone battery to run out? Alicia picked up her phone and saw over ten missed calls entirely from Jeremy. There were also six unread messages which Alicia guessed must be all from him as well. Just as she was about to open the messages, her phone lit up with an iing call. Alicia''s temper red. "What do you want, Jeremy? Can''t you let me rest? Continue doing this and I''ll sue you for harassment!" "I''m waiting for you downstairs!" "What?" she paused as she was just about to hang up the call. Her eyes unintendedly switched to the window''s direction, where big raindrops were pelting against the windowpane. The rain was really heavy. Could he be... The next second, the predictable happened, ''Tm at Robson Garden and waiting for you downstairs. I''m not leaving until I see you, Alicia. I''ll keep waiting." "Jeremy! You... You''re crazy!" Exasperated, Alicia mmed the phone to end the call abruptly. She towards her bed. Through the closed window, she could see a silhouette standing alone under the dim streemp made apparent by the rain. He didn''t even have an umbre? His head was not covered. So it looked like he didn''t have a raincoat either. "Damn it! What a lunatic!" So he had been in the rain the moment he reached here! Scratching her head irritatingly, Alicia got into her bed instead and swore, "Serves him right if he dies in the cold. It''s none of my business." Deliberately turning off the lights, Alicia pulled the nket to cover herself and then shut her eyes tightly. As the rain and wind grew stronger in the silent night, all of one''s senses seemed to be heightened that even the sound of every drop of rain could drip into one''s heart, causing ripples. Alicia tossed and turned, finding it hard to fall asleep. Suddenly, lightning shed across the sky. With a shudder, Alicia found herself more awake. As the thunder pealed in the following second, Alicia felt even more uneasy. Hiding her mobile phone underneath her pajamas, she turned on the phone''s shlight and walked to the side of her bed with minimal lighting. She then switched off the shlight and unveiled one side of the window curtain. The silhouette remained standing still under the streemp. With the ongoing thunder and asional shes of lightning, Alicia got fidgety and thought, "How foolish! Why wouldn''t he leave? It''s still raining and thundering. Doesn''t he know how dangerous it is?" There was a tree near the streemp. And yet he was standing under the streemp in this weather? With someone outside in the rain, she couldn''t just be indifferent, as if it was nothing. She stood by the window for a while, but noticed that the rain, didn''t seem to be stopping at all. Underneath, Frederick stood unmoving in this big open ground. Besides the passing cars, it was only him and nothing else around, making him so noticeable that Alicia couldn''t pretend that she hadn''t seen him. "Of all ces, he still chose to stand under the streemp. He is obviously trying to gain sympathy, no?" Alicia gritted her teeth, seething. But with the ongoing pealing thunder at this hour, it made her feeling rather contrite. She turned around and switched on the light. Putting on some thick clothes, Alicia called him, "Fine! Find a ce for shelter. I''lle downstairs now. Just ten minutes." Hanging up the call, Alicia grabbed her phone and keys and went out. As she didn''t intend to go far, she just put on her slippers and went downstairs without much thought.N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. At the entrance of the building, she entered the security code and opened the door. Before her was a man all drenched and disheveled. With his face wet, his drenched clothes sticking to his skin and still dripping with rainwater, Jeremy''s face appeared pale and his lips turned blue. Earlier on, Alicia was only thinking about getting an umbre for him, but forgot to bring him a towel or a set of clothes. Then it urred to her that he brought it upon himself. She suppressed the sympathy for him and said coldly, "Say what you want to say quickly. And leave after that." "Why don''t you believe me, Alicia? Am I only just a liar in your eyes? Frederick hasn''t been looking for youtely, right? I saw him making out with another woman with my eyes before they left the ce. I swear to God! Just look, I even checked the security footage and got a few images." As he spoke, Jeremy tried to look up the images from his phone but Alicia said all of a sudden, "I''m not going to believe it! He isn''t that kind of person. Jeremy Pitcher, stop wasting your time. I won''t believe you no matter what you show me I trust him. We''ve been together for such a long time, so i know him better than you do Nightclub? Haha! Frederick is such a proud person that even a beautiful goddess who willingly offered herself to him won''t be entertained either." How would someone that finicky and obsessed with cleanliness like Frederick possibly touch those kind of woman? "Do you really know about him, Ally? We''d been together for three years, but what happened in the end? How long have you both known each other? Frederick''s a cunning fox in business. Do you think you''d realize if he had intended to lie to you? This woman I saw wasn''t a guest rtions officer at the nightclub. I''ve seen her before - she''s also from a prominent family but not from Casterwich City. And you think Frederick wouldn''t take advantage of her?" Chapter 428 Chapter 428 As he spoke, Jeremy showed her an erged image. As the image had been a screenshot from the surveince video, it was not very clear. Zooming in on the image made it even more grainy. At first nce, Alicia could only make out the facial features. Plus, the man in the picture was in such close proximity to the woman and with his eyes half-closed. There was indeed some resemnce looking at the face from up to down. However, intuitively, Alicia confirmed that the man wasn''t Frederick. After all, hadn''t Chet called herst night telling her that he was in a meeting on a contract? Moreover, both Alicia and Frederick had just been in touch that morning. Therefore, subconsciously, Alicia trusted Frederick more. His love and care for her after the Western City incident made her trust gut as well. Moreover, she was no longer part of the nchard family. Neither did she have hand in the family fortune, nor was there any grudge and enmity between them. Therefore, she felt that Frederick had no reason to be superficial and deceptive to her. If he had intended to toy and dump her, he could''ve said it and did it at any minute, but he didn''t. And even if she were to despise him, it wouldn''t do him anything, for there was a huge gap in their influences. Hence, after the initial heart race following the first look at the image, Alicia managed to calm herself instantly. "If this is what you want to tell me, then I already know! You can leave now. Can you not stick your nose into my life, whether it''s good or bad, from now on? Don''t you understand, Jeremy? My everything has nothing to do with you anymore. My happiness is not meant as a show-off to you. Likewise, I don''t need your rescue, even if I''m unhappy. Between us, there had been grudges and wounds so deep that actually, I don''t know and am unsure who''s right or wrong. And I don''t want to know. What''s gone is gone. I will still stand up no matter how hard things get. So, I don''t want to hate you, I don''t want revenge, and I don''t want to relive the past. I just want to live the rest of my life peacefully. Can you understand that?" Letting out a long sigh, Alicia added, "You won''t be a part of my life from now on." With that, she turned around and was preparing to leave. Suddenly, Jeremy grabbed her hand. "Getting my revenge on you has been the one thing I regret most in my life. I left my father and came back for my mother and sister. But in the end, I still lost them both... who are the most important people in my life. Then I met you, and though I had seeded after taking revenge on you, I realized that despite returning as a sessful person, I had never actually been happy ever since losing my sister. I did the stupidest thing in life and I also lost the most important person in my life!" Jeremy closed his eyes and tears fell like the rain outside. It''s a pity he realized this toote. If only he had understood things earlier! In the end, even God was not on his side, for He had taken away every important thing in Jeremy''s life. There was nothing left for him but a pile of mess he had created. "Ally, I don''t care if youe back to me or not. I can''t just stand by watching you get hurt and bullied. Trust me, I''m not lying to you. This time, I promise that every sentence I have said had no selfish intention nor exaggeration. Achoo! Even if you don''t believe me, just pay more attention from now on..." Jeremy could not stop sneezing as he exined himself pitifully. "Don''t... Achoo~ Don''t get too love-struck that it clouds your judgment. Do you even know him enough? We were together for three years, but did you even know me all that well? A man like Frederick isn''t just well-exposed. As much as we say that business is a ce for men, but without the help from women, do you think he could have been so sessful? Only men who are either gay or in poor health avoid women. Do you really believe that he would so true-hearted to give up an entire sea of fish just for a chick? You can deny their existence, but the seductresses are still out there. Even if he doesn''t get romantically linked to any, how about business interest and profit? "Achoo~" Jeremy sneezed and paused for a good two seconds before continuing.This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. el "You know what? I had witnessed how far one could go just to close a business deal. I remember that was a 300 million worth deal, but the boss was a heavy smoker. In order to seal the deal, you had to smoke with him, or else you had to give up. Likewise, I had seen those so-called good boyfriends or husbands who cheated behind their spouses'' back in order to secure business partnerships. Once you step out of home, there isn''t such thing as being a good husband. Why? It''s because you''ll be singled out as the odd one out for not following the norm, thus no business deals. With such a growing and sessful business, do you really think Frederick is all that pure and incorrupt? You believe that he has never looked for guest rtion officers to be part of some business conspiracies? Simrly, for those who wish to get into business with him, what do you think would be their best gift to him? It''s obviously those kinds of stuff | mentioned. The choices are always money, women, and alcohol." Advising at great length, Jeremy hoped she could at least listen to some of it. "I swear to you, this time, I''m not defaming him. He is definitely not the person you think he is... I don''t want you to be kept in the dark. I feel that you should at least think about your well-being. I gave up on the cigarette business deal which I had mentioned, I heard that the business could earn at least 30% of profit, which is more than 10 million dors. However, it''s hard to quit. Ally, there is risk and a price to pay for gaining riches. It''s never that easy in business. With only his family''s wealth, do you think he alone could''ve been so fortunate to have umted the amount of wealth within just a few years'' time? His wealth alone will take others years and even generations to build. Have you ever thought about this? Don''t you think that your rtionship with him has progressed too quickly? Was it really love between you two or just infatuation? Have you thought about it?" Frederick asked and coughed. "Stop talking." When Alicia spoke again, she was much calmer. She suddenly remembered the incident in his office in which he thought she was a three billion dor gift. Although it turned out to be a misunderstanding, the fact was that this present actually existed. She just wasn''t sure if it was because of another woman. Frederick had also gambled on her before, which was about the Western City incident. Someone had actually involved her parents and even used a person''s life as a And then there was gun all of a n all sudden... As Alicia though or reat these right now, she actually had a rough idea about things. For his business to thrive this much, surely it dabbled in some of the vice activities mentioned. But of course, he had certainly sacrificed a lot and endured plenty of hardships in order to maintain his business up to this day. Alicia was silent for a moment. She looked straight at him and said, "I''ll get you some clothes, wait here for me." He shuffled his feet and called her name urgently from behind, "Ally!¡± Alicia turned around, ncing at him. "I heard you and I understand. Thank you for the heads-up. I am not blinded by love. However he decides to do with his business, it''s his call. If he really isn''t worth it, if he does hurt me, then I''ll leave even without you telling me so. You can talk as much as you want but I won''t believe you and I won''t leave him." Biting her lower lip, Alicia turned back slowly to him. For the first time, she was at peace with herself. "You once made me theughingstock of the entire city. Yet I still waited for you for three years, no? If I had believed the things I heard, I would have given up long before then. I am actually the party involved, and though I could be blinded, nobody could truly understand how I feel. So, I know what I should do." Alicia then walked into the elevator. Just as the elevator doors were closing, Jeremy squeezed into it all of a sudden... Chapter 429 Chapter 429 "What do you think you are doing?" Staring at him, Alicia felt nervous in an instant and stepped backward, leaning against the elevator wall. Her eyes widened as if she was facing a great enemy. Her reaction to being on guard against him pierced Jeremy''s heart deeply. Feeling bitter and disregarded, Jeremy''s lips quivered. "You think I am going to... do something?" Even though it was just a casual sentence from him, it was obvious to feel his pain of being rejected and questioned. From his tone, Alicia could understand his feelings and started loosened her fist gradually to let her guard down. The next second, Jeremy spoke in a despondent manner, "I just want to stay with you a little longer!" Despite the difort from being soaking wet from the rain, Jeremy felt as if he was back to the past the moment he thought of Alicia bringing him clothes. That was a time when he was being loved and cared for by her. He felt an inexplicable heartache. Alicia, on the other hand, not only wanted to keep him at arm''s length but breathed and sweated heavily that there were even goosebumps. Therefore, for a good few minutes, she did not speak at all, but kept eyeing the elevator door from the corner of her eye. Gradually, she felt the elevator slowed down, as if it was about to stop. After a sudden ticking sound and as Alicia moved her feet, there was a loud banging sound that shook her body. And in the next second, the entire elevator plunged into darkness. Alicia screamed. "Aaaah!" "Don''t move, Ally. Don''t be afraid and don''t panic." As Jeremyforted her, he took out his mobile phone. Alicia opened her eyes to the faint shlight. What happened? Was there a ckout? Was the elevator out of order? Instinctively, she took out her phone too, but only to find out that there was no signal. She stated to move around anxiously. "Don''t move, stand against the wall and hold tight!" Comforting her and taking charge of the situation at the same, Jeremy pressed the elevator''s emergency button as well as the buttons of each floor number. "It''s a malfunction. The elevators of such high-end residential buildings should have a standby generator and circuit breaker, why is there an outage? Muttering to himself so as not to frighten Alicia, Jeremy kept his phone''s shlight on and continued tofort her. Tve already called for help! Someone wille to our rescue soon! There''s no need to panic, everything will be fine. When there''s the mobilework again, we''ll call for help." Due to the heavy rain and wind outside during this time, the CCTV monitors had been disying pitch- ck footages. The thunderstorm also drove all the security personnel to head out for inspection, leaving nobody behind to monitor the facilities. Therefore, nobody would notice their signal for help for the time being. Inside the elevator, after limatizing herself to the surrounding, Alicia began to calm down. How unlucky! Why did the elevator have to break down all of a sudden? Being confined to such a dark and narrow space, Alicia felt that even breathing had turned difficult for her. Feeling unsettled, she paced around and banged on the elevator door. Jeremy then pulled her aside and tried to calm her down. "Calm down and don''t move around! It''s dangerous. Later on, we will call for help again, surely someone will notice us! Switch off your phone now too or else your battery will go t very quickly. Since it was raining today, we don''t know what else is going on outside..." She red at him angrily, and then returned to a corner of the elevator feeling miffed. This was all his fault! She would have been sleeping soundly by now, and not here suffering with him. However, she was not in the mood to argue with him at this moment. After all, there were only the two of them inside the elevator. To Alicia, she''d be on the losing end if she were to provoke him to anger. Hence, she remained quiet. She held her phone high to see if it could detect any mobilework but to no avail. Besides being unlucky, she really didn''t know what else to say further. The quiet space felt dark and chilly, there was also a sense of eeriness. As Alicia stared into the nk space, she felt somewhat afraid too. Standing up, she tried to look at the elevator control panel again, only to discover that besides a call-to-help button, the inte telephone was just there without any function. There was nothing else Jeremy could do too. His phone had nowork signal and he was also getting ufortable. Jeremy coughed. After a few tries to call for help, he sat down at one corner dejectedly and switched off his phone. "Try to conserve your battery. We don''t know what is happening out there and how long we are going to be here. If you''re scared then just talk to me," he told and coughed. "I''m sorry I got you into this." "As long as you realize it''s your fault. Are you ok?" Although she was already curled up on one side, Alicia still emboldened herself. She actually knew very well that if he had not followed her into the elevator, she would be even more afraid. "Its going to be alright." After what seemed like an eternity following the aimless chats, things inside the lift remained silent and dark, with no response from the outside. It even started to smell like death from the inside. Standing up, Alicia went to press the "call- to- help button" again and shouted at the inte telephone. "Help! Is there anyone?" She banged on the elevator door. But as it was already midnight and with the ongoing thunderstorm, there was not a sound or movement from the outside. After shouting at the inte phone for a while and not getting any response, she suddenly realized that Jeremy hadn''t made a sounde for some time. Using her phone''s shlight, Alicia discovered that Jeremy had already leaned himself against the wall in one corner. He looked like he was sleeping. She went over and shook him slightly. "Hey, are... Are you okay?" His body seemed to be really hot and there was faint groaning sounds from him. Alicia felt she couldn''t breathe smoothly as well. "Don''t go to sleep, Jeremy. You''ll fall sick. Talk to me! Talk to me! The least you could do is wait for us to get out first before you get yourself killed. Don''t drag me into this! Wake up! Stay awake!" Alicia had no strength to shake him further. She clutched her chest and breathed deeply for there was this heaviness on her chest which was difficult to describe. She then sat down as well. "Please tell me we are not going to be trapped here for the whole night or even die here." "We won''t! If this is thest moment of my life, then I have no regrets because I can be with you. Ally, if I could use my life to exchange for the times we had previously, I would. But why? Why won''t you give me another chance?" "If I can, I am willing to give it all up just for you." "It would be really great if time could stop at this moment. Just you and me, here, together..." Mumbling to himself, Jeremy''s words contained a tinge of gratitude and contentment. On the other hand, an angered Alicia thought, "Seriously, what is there to feel great about? She wouldn''t want to die like this or else she wouldn''t be peaceful even as a spirit."N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. Alicia was about to say something when she noticed something amiss. She reached her hand to feel Jeremy''s forehead and started patting his cheek, "Hey! Hey! Wake up! Don''t sleep! What should I do with you being like this?" As much as she was panicking, she had to focus on him. With his head feeling really hot, Alicia had no choice but to remove his wet clothes and wrapped him in her own coat. She then folded the wet shirt to be ced on his forehead for there was only so much she could for now. In what seemed like a stupor, Jeremy held her hand and continued mumbling, "Ally, Ally..." Within such confined and narrow space, Alicia really hated him, but she had to admit that she needed someone alive to be with her at this moment, to drive away her fears. Using the faint shlight, she attended to him and also continued to Took for help at the same time. Holding his hand, Alicia gave a bite to keep him awake. The stinging pain caused Jeremy to open his eyes naturally. He groaned, "Mm hmm..." "Don''t sleep, don''t sleep! Hold on a little longer! I won''t feel guilty if you die!" "Someone pleasee to our rescue now! Why would he, of all times, fall sick now?". Chapter 430 Chapter 430 With her body in difort as well, an agonizing Alicia could not tell if she was feeling hot or cold. Banging the elevator door again and pressing the "call-to-help" button once more, she then sat down feebly and closed her eyes. Slowly, she was starting to feel drowsy. On the other side, after feeling much better, Jeremy covered her with the coat and propped up his legs to let her lean against him. He did not move any further, but chose to wait for help instead. As his eyesid upon Alicia in the dark, the corners of his dry lips turned up as he felt the slight warmth and tenderness of her.N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. Being in such semi-conscious state, they lost track of time. After what seemed like a long while, there were finally noisesing from outside. Jeremy shook Alicia and tidied his half- open shirt. "I think there''s somebody out there!" "Is anyone there? Don''t be afraid. We are working to fix it as soon as possible. Just hold on." Just as the two of them were about to stand up, a dazzling ray of light shot towards them. Turning their heads to one side and squinting, they saw people surrounding the elevator door. It was a hall of brightness outside. Nobody expected to see them dressed like that inside the elevator. Already soaking from the rain and coupled with the sitting and kneeling inside the lift throughout the night, Jeremy''s partially wet shirt appeared untidy. d in her pajamas, Alicia''s hair and garment looked disheveled after a night''s torment inside the dark elevator. Besides that, there were also several obvious bite marks on the back of Jeremy''s hand, making them look like they had been in somepromising situation. When the security guards noticed the person stuck inside was Alicia, their faces turned pale. As they gathered around the elevator, they looked at each other and were tongue-tied. As Jeremy and Alicia both walked out, their knees were weak and their minds nk from such tormenting mishap, it felt as if they had just gone back from hell. "It''s already morning?" Alicia was incensed the moment she got out. "What on earth is this? Were the inte phone for disy purpose only and the rm button fake? Why did it take a whole night to get the elevator fixed? Why don''t you just return 2 dayster to collect our bodies instead?!" The guard then replied in a shaky voice. "Our apologies, Miss nchard. It''s entirely our fault. The thunderstorm yesterday had damaged all the CCTVs and circuit breakers. The elevators have also been undergoing some maintenance and recement process for the past two days, therefore our inte phone didn''t work. We''d been working on fixing it. We''re truly sorry." Enraged, Alicia helped Jeremy to a side and ordered, "Can''t you see that he''s not feeling well? Hurry, call for a cab. I''ll get him some dry clothes." Although she was already on her own floor, subconsciously, Alicia still pretty much detested having Jeremy in her house. Seeing that he was with a security personnel by the side, she went in to get him Frederick''s coat. As she was putting the coat on him, Jeremy grabbed her hand, coughing as he said, "Ally, about what I told youst night...." "Please think it through, carefully." Before he could finish his sentence, Alicia''s reflex action kicked in and she pushed him away. However, she lost her bnce and caused them both to almost stumble, which looked like they were holding on to each other. Just as they were about to regain bnce, the elevator door beside opened suddenly. As Alicia looked over unintentionally, her eyes met with another pair of dark blue eyes across. Alicia''s mouth fell open in surprise. "Hubby?" Withdrawing her hands abruptly, Alicia turned silent. Before his eyes, Frederick would have never dreamt of seeing such a scene. At first nce, it was a disheveled Jeremy wearing his coat, and on top of that was an apparent bitemark at the back of his hand Rushing out of the elevator, Frederick punched Jeremy who fell testhe floor. With a loud thud, Jeremy staggered backward and squatted down. With her wits recollected instantly, Alicia stepped forwards and hugged him. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "Hubby, don''t do this. Calm yourself down. Don''t be mad! We were trapped in the elevator. It''s not what you think...." Alicia exined quickly and pulled them apart. The earlier scene already got Frederick, who was rushing back to see Alicia, fuming. He got even more so upon seeing Alicia trying to defend him. Right at this moment, all Frederick could see was the way they looked and dressed. In a fit of rage, Frederick shoved her aside, causing her to almost fall to the ground. He also threw the pair of plushies which he had been holding into the rubbish bin beside the elevator. He then turned away and walked into the elevator. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Stepping forward, Alicia grabbed his arm and was almost brought to tears, "Hubby, are you...." A furious Frederick shrugged her off and scolded, "Get off! I don''t want to see you again!"" With Frederick storming into the elevator, Alicia got pushed as far as 2 feet away from him. She staggered forward, and Jeremy rushed forward to help her. "Ally!" With tears rolling down her cheeks, Alicia rushed to the elevator and banged on the door. "Hubby, wait! Don''t leave! Let me exin...." He had never said such things to her, nor had he ever been that angry with her. With her head in a mess, Alicia fell to her knees and sobbed uncontrobly. She continued hitting the door until there was a cut in her hand. Jeremy, still feeling dizzy, pushed away the security personnel who were holding him and tried to get her on her feet. "Ally, don''t do this!" "Go away! Go away! It''s your fault that he is angry with me!" After a loud cry, Alicia got up and wanted to go after Frederick, but only to remember that she was in her pajamas. For a moment, she teared even more and turned around to head back her room to get changed. After taking a few steps she paused as if she remembered something, and turned around to the rubbish bin to retrieve something thrown away by Frederick. With the stic wrapping removed, it turned out to be some medium-sized bear plushies in pairs with one in apricot color and another in brown. All bear was holding a red heart-shaped pillow bearing what seemed like a hotel''s logo together with the wordings "Greenwich. Green Sky". Holding the bears in each hand, Alicia couldn''t stop her tears from falling. She then took them home and mmed the door behind her. After washing up, Alicia kept trying to call Frederick''s number, but was unanswered. With her eyes turning as red as a rabbit''s following the endless crying, Alicia drafted a long text message exining what had happened in the elevator, which was copied and modified slightly in other messages to be sent to him multiple times. [Dear hubby, this is all a misunderstanding. Nothing happened between him and I. Please don''t ignore me. Please.] [Dear, I am sorry. It''s my fault. Juste back and punish me, okay?] Alicia had never expected things to end up this way, thus making her feeling extremely remorseful. But then who would have thought that the elevator would run out of order and Jeremy would be that sickly? Even her head was in a mess. For the first time, Alicia was not in the mood to go to work. It was also a first for her to be so helpless and felt like the sky was falling. She remained at home for the entire day in a daze. Chapter 431 Chapter 431 Meanwhile, Frederick, who had woken up really early, braved the dark and rain just to rush back to have breakfast with Alicia. He had never expected such a scene to unfold before his eyes. At that moment, for the very first time, he experienced clearly the feeling of being betrayed. That day, besides spending half the morning at the boxing gym, he even downed some alcohol, something he had stopped for a very long time. After sleeping until it was past 2 pm, Frederick got up and headed to the office. Naturally, he was also in an extremely bad mood for that day. He didn''t have the mood to read the messages by Alicia, but nced them through. After a rough nce, what appeared on his mind were images of her being kittenish and apologetic. All of a sudden, it urred to Frederik that maybe he didn''t mean that much to her. The impacts from the Western City incident followed by this shook Frederick''s understanding and conviction totally. He felt as if he had returned to the moment when Danica left him. The feeling of being pushed from the peak by someone you had trusted so much, and then losing both your career and romance was such heart-wrenching pain. He wouldn''t be bothered by the Western City incident, but what had happened just now seemed to stab him in the heart, and kept appearing at the back of Frederick''s mind. Likewise, to Alicia, the broken feeling which she had experienced before became vivid. She remembered how it felt to be thrown out of heaven when she ran to Jeremy''s house, only to be thrown the following message in her face: "Please leave. Master Jeremy does not want to see you."This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. That day, she waited on the doorstep in the rain for a long time. She also ran to chase after his car in the rain at midnight, only to fall, and got muddied all over. That embarrassing moment also seemed to have been eternized that it appeared on all the tabloids of Bayton City. That day after, her beautiful dreams were shattered. And their rtionship endedpletely. What Frederick had said out of anger not only hurt her, but made her terrified as well. Back then, whenever facing such problems, she would look for her grandmother for guidance, but now, she only had herself to rely on. After staying at home and feeling down for almost the entire day, Alicia made her way to Soaver International when it was close to off-work time. Learning from her experience in Western City, she avoided drawing attention herself. This time, she didn''t enter the building but chose to wait for him at the entrance. As Chat and Frederick walked out, Alicia ran up to him excitedly. Looking at him, her eyes almost teared as she felt she had been wrongly used, but she could only look at him without uttering a single word. Just with one look, Chet noticed something wasn''t right with Frederick today. He excused himself and said, ''Til go get the car, Frederick." Looking sideways at her, Frederick, still choking with emotion, said, "Say what you have to say." "I''m sorry. I know it might be inappropriate for my actions, but we were really trapped in the elevator for most of the night. I really didn''t do anything wrong behind you...." "Are you done?" Frederick asked indifferently, turning to walk away. Recalling how both of them looked like and got stuck in the elevator for almost the whole night, Frederick couldn''t help thinking: If it''d been like what she had said, then wouldn''t Jeremy be staying at her ce instead if the elevator had operated as usual? He suddenly remembered Alicia''s message yesterday asking him if he was still at Greenwich. He assumed Alicia was asking because she missed him, but right now, Frederick felt like it wasn''t the case. Maybe she wanted to check if he was returning, so that she could invite that b*stard over to her ce. On top of that, Jeremy was d in his coat, with the bitemark on his hand that was obviously Alicia''s and was even a fresh one! And Alicia, how could she see that man in such thin garments? With such unbearable scenes shing across Frederick''s mind, he found it hard to assuage his pain that made him feel disturbed and furious. The drastic change in Frederick''s demeanor made Alicia shudder in fear. As he turned away from her, Alicia ran after him. "Frederick!" What did he mean by this? "Check if you don''t believe me. I parked my car at the mall yesterday just to get away from him! He imed that you''d been womanizing and said nasty things about you. I didn''t believe him at all. So why can''t you believe me now?" Alicia sobbed, her tears falling to the ground. "Let us both cool down for the next two days," Frederick answered, for he didn''t know to face her at this moment. "Hubby, are you nning to leave me?" Alicia''s sobbing stopped Frederick in his tracks, even his heart felt like it paused for a moment. Seeing that he had not said anything, Alicia''s tears flowed even more. He didn''t reprimand her at all over the Western City incident, but in this, he waspletely different. He had always been fine with her being puffed up, stubborn, and unruly because he was after all her man. However, this was a bitter pill to swallow. For a woman he loved so much to cheat on him and to have her being threatened by someone were entirely two different things. He wouldn''t tolerate that at all. But, leaving her would make his heart bleed. It was indeed a difficult decision for Frederick. What made him hesitant was not entirely due to the incident earlier on today, but more of him struggling to wrap his head around all these. He found himself at his wit''s end in making choices. Therefore, this time, Frederick did not give an answer but turned around and left immediately. Standing right behind him, Alicia felt, in a split second, that she had been once again deserted by the whole world and her world fell intoplete darkness. She stood motionless and did not go after him. ??? After some business discussions at the club, Frederick walked out of a V.LP. room. Stopping by the window, he took out a cigarette, but ended up only sniffing it and then putting it back into his pocket. Standing in a daze for a while, Frederick then prepared to wash his face. As he turned around, and a slender figure in white stood before him, "Something on your mind?" Danica? "Why are you here?" "I was told that there''s a new Yoga instructor and so I came to know about the courses. And you''re the one I saw you the moment the elevator opened!" she said. She had certainly been observing him but she wouldn''t tell him that right now! "It''s her again, isn''t it?" It seemed that no one except Alicia could make him feel rejected and lonely! Danica would get frustrated whenever she thought about her plot which she had been hatching all along, but only to fail in making Frederick diss Alicia. Why were they treated so differently? He was so much more tolerant of Alicia than of her. With her sharp fingernails curled and prodded her palm, Danica could no longer contain her emotion. "Frederick, why do you still want to be with her when she''s treating you like this? This time it''s Western City, but the next time, it could be the Southern and Northern Cities. Please don''t hold what I''m about to say against me. You''re no longer the old Frederick. The duration of you two knowing each other was rather short, and how much true love was there? It''s unlike our decade-old friendship. You''re like having a time bomb with you. It''s not even like you to be so irresolute." Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Despite such hoo-ha, was he going to pretend as if nothing had happened? How could he remain so calm if whenever things had to do with that woman? This was so unfair. In fact, right at this moment, it should have been Frederick regretting his earlier decision of choosing Alicia over herself. And at this point, both Danica and Alicia should have been at an equal level. Yet why was he behaving as such? "Frederick, what we have been sharing has always been the purest. We, the both of us, are the real perfect match!" Chapter 432 Chapter 432 Danica tried to imply that Alicia was with him mainly for the riches. Frederick understood what Danica was trying to say. When she reached out to hold his hand, he subconsciously moved away his hand by pretending to load his cigarette case. "I''m not indecisive, Danica. I love her. I still do, even after all this." Therefore, he couldn''t and wouldn''t let her go. After giving her a reticent look, Frederick turned around and returned to the V.I.P. room, leaving behind a stupefied Danica who gritted her teeth in frustration. After all this and he still could love her? Meanwhile, roaming the streets, Alicia felt empty, as if her soul had been taken away from her. After experiencing family crisis, heartbreak from Jeremy as well as heart-rending hardships over the years, Alicia understood that love is a luxury which she would be totally fine to not have it. Besides that, her pride and vulnerability wouldn''t allow her to diminish her self-worth for the sake of love, or even beg for forgiveness. But still, Frederick''s eventual silence gave her a deep cut. The thought of him leaving gave her a lump in her throat. She thought that if she no longer had feelings for him, then she wouldn''t feel the pain from loving someone, but at that moment, she was in so much pain that she felt like dying from it. After leaving Soaver International, she wandered aimlessly around the streets, without realizing how long had she been walking and where was she going. She just kept walking. It was already dark by the time she came to her senses. The streets were lit with shing neon lights and crowded with people, reflecting the vibrancy of a city''s nightlife. She was brought back to reality by shuffling sound of footsteps. Looking around curiously, she saw a group of people gathered in front of a giant board. Without giving much thought, Alicia wanted to avoid the crowd to make her way out, but as she was about to head to the opposite side, she heard a surprised voice. "Wow! It''s Sebastian Forbes! He will be holding a concert in Casterwich City!" "His songs are really good. He has a very deep voice that''s sexy and exudes manliness!" "Yes! He is so handsome and so maic, he''s totally my prince charming! I grew up listening to his songs. I heard he holds concerts once in every two years. This will be thest world tour!" "It could be. With so many emerging young talents nowadays, who would still listen to old music. It''s been 20 years and yet he still produces new songs!" "It should be pretty grand to be held at the stadium. Remind me to get tickets when they go on sale next week!" Alicia paused her step and blinked. "Twenty years? Sebastian Forbes? Could it be him?" Alicia turned back automatically and looked at the crowd. Her eyesnded on a wide advertisement board, which featured a promotional picture of a group. In the middle was a gentlemanly middle-aged man with glossy slicked back hair and dressed in a suit. Sebastian Forbes? Her uncle? It was really him! Alicia walked closer to the advertisement board after she waited for the crowd to disperse. He wasing back for a concert? Did that mean her aunt would be back, too? Locating the contact number below, Alicia called over hurriedly. "Hello, good evening. May I know if there''s an assistant by the name of Freya Foster? May I have her contact number? I'' m her niece, Alicia nchard. Could you check with her..." "Miss, to purchase tickets, please head to the ticket counter next week. This is not a ce to search for missing rtives! We don''t have anyone here by that name!" "But I really am..." The call got hung up before Alicia could finish speaking. "What''s wrong with these people?" she looked at her phone, feeling miffed. Despite not seeing her aunt for many years, she could still remember how she looked like. Her aunt and uncle might have been overseas all the time and thus not meeting often, but when their family started going downhill, her aunt would still keep in touch with her mother. As her uncle was a celebrity, therefore she had been by his side as his personal assistant and apanying him around. Over the years, it was her aunt who would be the one to contact them as they could never really contact her actually! When Alicia''s dad copsed previously, her mom tried to look for her aunt for help but to no avail. And whenever her aunt had visited a new ce in her travel around the World, she would deliver some locat specialties to them whenever possible. As Alicia''s mom and her aunt had an age gap of almost 10 years, her mom would treat her aunt as both a sister and a daughter. While they might not be in touch very often because there were hardly any calls, not even once in six months, they still enjoyed a rather close rtionship. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Alicia''s most memorable impression was that of her aunt and uncle staying with them for over half a year. Her aunt treated Alicia almost like her own daughter. Back then, the branded goods from worldwide were mostly bought by her aunt as gifts to Alicia. Although they hadn''t been in touch over the past few years and with the nchard family losing their influence now, Alicia believed that her aunt would contact them upon returning, maybe even dropping by for a visit. Sadly, so much had changed in their family. After writing down the address that was listed, Alicia decided to find a time to visit her personally during the day. This unexpected news made Alicia feel much better. As she wandered the streets, she felt slightly hungry and had a bowl of noodles from a roadside eatery, before continuing with her aimless wandering so as to burn the calories. As she was passing by the corner of a street, she was captivated by a translucent crystal pcelooking mini store. As she got closer, a strong fragrance wafted out of the store. With people going in and out of the busy store, she turned and walked into it. The store was exquisitely designed. Its shelves disyed bottles, cans, purses, and sling bags, with the most being those colorful fragrances in nice-looking bottles which were also many-hued. Beautifully arranged fresh roses had also been used to decorate the el.n store in the middle of a road passageway was a perfume making machine. Also, in different variations of colors, the perfume seemed customizable. However, the weird thing was that the items were not on full disy. Many designs that were supposed to be in pairs and ced side-by-side had another object ced between them. While the store was unique, with the fragrance permeating the air and translucently bright lights shining across, which created a romantic ambiance, there was a sense of mncholy. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "Wee to Lovely Scent. How may I help you? We can specially make for you...¡± "A perfume that is exclusively yours!" Alicia turned around to find a elegantly-dressednky middle-aged woman with greying hair. As their eyes met, they were both dumbfounded. "You?" "Auntie?" The woman''s eyes widened as soon as Alicia spoke. She asked, "Alicia?" Nodding with a face of disbelief, Alicia thought: How did she end up here? And what made her look so old? She looked even older than her mother, who had aged so much over the past few years due to hard work.T¨ºxt belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Chapter 433 Chapter 433 "Aunt Freya? Is that you? You''ve changed so much!" "Alicia? What brought you here? I''ve been looking for you all for a long time!" With tears in her eyes, Freya went forward to hold Alicia''s hands and said, "Come in and sit with me. We''ll talk!" She then attended to the customers who were still inside the store. "Hi everyone, please excuse us but something cropped up today, so we''ll have to close our shop early. You''re most wee toe back tomorrow!" "I''m sorry. Thank you for your understanding."N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. After shutting the door, they went to the back to which Alicia discovered that the perfume store was actually two-storeyed with the first floor as the store, while the second floor as a partitioned living space. With only a space of 400 to 500 square feet, there was a bed on one side while the kitchen and washroom on another. While it didn''t seem spacious, the ce had been tastefully decorated. Inside it was full of women''s items. Even the bed seemed to be slightlyrger than a single bed. After a quick study of the ce, Alicia found it a little hard to ept. Obviously, those were all that she owned. Based on her memory, back then, Aunt Freya was a popr celebrity personal assistant in the industry. She was adept at all kinds of jobs. Whether her rtionship with Sebastian had been as uplicated as how it looked, her ie alone could afford her mansions and branded goods decades ago. How could she be nestling in such a tiny space now? At the very least, she should have a workce separated from her residence. After working for more than 20 years, couldn''t she at least afford an apartment? Or was she broke? Thinking about this, Alicia found it hard to believe! Her family''s bankruptcy was due to them being schemed against by someone else. But she recalled that her aunt, as a woman of her time, was rather conservative in her investments. Back then Alicia''s father had given her suggestions, but she said she didn''t have high hopes of getting high returns from investments, she had always preferred the sense of security from money saving. Even if she had failed in her investments, how could she have ended up in such a state today? With everything visibly spotted with just one single look across the room, Alicia noticed that there was a sizeable and ornate altar with shiny figurines, with the rest of the decorations being in and simple. Had she been into some New Age spirituality practices? Or was it be more in tune with the nature of her business? As Alicia''s eyes were fixed on the altar, Freya brought out some refreshments and said, "I didn''t expect to bump into you here! I don''t have anything better to serve you, so I hope you won''t mind..." Pouring a ss of warm water enthusiastically, Freya asked, "Ally, have you eaten yet? I still have TV dinners in the refrigerator! Are you hungry?" Alicia caught hold of her hand, but the feel of her bony hand made Alicia feel somewhat sorry for her. She said, "Don''t worry about it, Aunt Freya. I''ve already eaten. Let''s sit and talk." "Oh, dear." Sitting beside Alicia, Freya couldn''t help but caressed her face and brushed aside her. Freya smiled, with wrinkles appearing on her face. "You'' re all grown up! And still as beautiful as before, no, even better than before! Oh yes, how''s Flora and Martin? I''ve been back for a while actually, but I didn''t have the courage to contact you at all. Then I went to Bayton City once because I really miss all of you and I had nned to just look at things from afar, but only to find out that the nchard family had been dered bankrupt. The mansion was even seized by the court. I asked around for your family''s information but nobody knew where did you all go. Who could''ve expected that we''d meet here in Casterwich City!" The emotion got Freya teary-eyed. Likewise, Alicia also felt emotional and summarized what had happened over the past few years to Freya. "... Dad is recovering and still needs to rest. I have a friend who has this nursing home abroad, and I didn''t want them disturbed. Just recently, Mom apanied him there. Maybe we could''ve met if we had bumped into you earlier. Anyway, there''ll still be chances. When mom and dad are settled down, we could find a time for a video call session! And let''s gather when they return. They''ll be so happy to see you." "Thank goodness everyone''s fine. It''s good that all of you had made it through! I had never expected so many things to happen. It so unpredictable...." As Freya said and got dewy-eyed, Alicia noticed the endless sadness in her eyes, which, at a deeper level, had a tinge of envy andplexity. Sensing that Freya had been keeping something to herself coupled with her raddled face, Alicia held her arm and clutched her hands tightly. "How about you, Aunt Freya? Why did you open a perfume shop here? I just saw that Uncle Sebastian will being to Casterwich City for a concert! Did something happen between the two of you? You look like you''ve gone through a lot." "It''s a long story. We... we have been separated for some years now." Looking above, Freya choked back. There was an obvious surge of emotion as her body tensed. Noticing that Freya clenched her fists and held her tightly as she spoke, Alicia could clearly feel her resentment. Just as Alicia was about to say something, Freya released her hand. Alicia then saw her picking up an emerald green rosary- inspired bracelet and saying something like a prayer silently, which subsequently calmed her down. Alicia looked at her quietly for quite a while, not wanting to disturb her. When Freya opened her eyes again, she ced the rosary-like bracelet on a te covered in nnel fabric. It was obvious that she seemed to like it a lot. The beads on the bracelet Prein were in shades of emerald and jade, which looked crystalline. Alicia r¨¦ckoned that the bracelet must have been used pretty often. In the end, with her hands sped, Freya said to Alicia, "When I have the time, I''ll tell you my story in detail." Later the day, both of them went on to chat about almost everything. That night, Alicia and Freya shared the same bed. It seemed almost like the two cold and lonely hearts, after floating in the sea, had finally found a ce to dock, thus finding momentary warmth andfort in each other. That night, they stayed up talking and only went to sleepte at night. After waking up the next morning, Alicia got up from the bed and wanted to help with breakfast, but only to see that Freya had already prepared a simple one. Freya had also gone to light up some incense at the altar. Seeing that Alice had woken up, she said, "I''ve been on a vegan diet for a few years now. As I don''t have any meat or dairy products, I''ve made you some oatmeal, fruits and sd. I hope you''re fine with this for now. I''ll make you something better the next time." "Oh, you don''t have to, Aunt Freya. This is more than enough! I should be the one preparing breakfast for you," said Alicia as she passed her a te of fruits. She used to love super sweet fruits when she was younger. She loved her savory snacks. Her aunt on the other hand had a sweet tooth, while her mom was more fond of bread. Back when all three of them were at the same time, her mom would joke that they could never find anymon ground. However, in reality, habits do change. Who would still bother about preferences when they were poor and hungry? Remembering the many things Freya had told her about the past, Alicia felt a little mncholy. "Aunt Freya, I''ll take good care of you from now on. If you don''t mind, you can treat me as your daughter. In that way, I will have another person who will love me! All of us will live happily ever after!" "For sure. The only kin I have now is my sister. Ally, learn from my mistake, never trust a manpletely. You can go all out for it if you want to be him, but if it''s time to let go, you''ll need to do so even f you''re wringing your hands. You yourself alwayse first before any men. Likewise, family first, love second. Find the bnce. You''ve been hurt from a rtionship before, so stand up tall after every fall and don''t repeat the same mistakes. Don''t walk the same path as I did. I wish for you happiness. And if the time is right, have your own children. I''ll help take care of them to experience motherhood myself." Chapter 434 Chapter 434 "Agreed, I do want a big family," Alice said chokingly as she handed Freya some sd. ''Aunt Freya, if you love children so much, why didn''t you consider adoption, Aunt Freya?" Smiling bitterly, Freya said, "I had been taking medication and fertility shots for thest decade. My arms were bruised with needle marks to the extent that people thought I was a drug addict, and I had to be tested at a police station. Do you know how I lived the past decade, Ally? There were many times I almost died and suffered from depression. Most of my hair fell out, and what was left turned grey. Instead of looking like I''m in my forties, I looked more like a 60-year- old. How could I adopt a child in this state? If I hadn''t found faith these past 2 years, I wouldn''t have the mental strength I do now. I dare not try to take care of a child." Reaching out with cold, thin fingers, she grasped Alicia tightly. "Never believe in a man''s foolish promises! For the sake of his career, I apanied him on tours, hid our marriage for 20 years, and had three miscarriages. He''s a celebrity now. But what about me? I''m weary, barren, and rejected. We are still a legally wedded couple, but what have I gained in all of this? Isn''t the only reason he didn''t divorce me was that he was waiting for my death? If we divorce, he would have to split our assets. But he doesn''t regard me or our marriage. Instead, he goes out and about with his mistress. They even have a son! How can one believe love exists in this world? I gave him, a poor artist, the best 20 years of my life, and look where it got me? I''m alone and penniless! Men are more disgusting than you think they are. I wish I could just end it all for the both of us. But look at me...."T¨ºxt belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Freya shook her trembling hands, then, chuckling bitterly, burst into tears. "All that is left is a poor, old body. Even if I did have a weapon, I wouldn''t be able to hold it properly. Look at how glorious he is now, stacks of money, vis, cars, and beautiful women! I spent 20 years of my life helping him achieve all that, but I got nothing in return in the end! The only thing that is left for me in this life is hatred, nothing else! I don''t like children, he said; I want to focus on my career, he said; love trumps all, he said; it''s better to have a double ie and no kids..." Freya sneered with grief and anger. "These were the lies he used to deceive me with. When he is no longer so popr, or when having children would no longer be a threat to his career, will he remember me, the woman who had invested her entire life in him? Will he understand why I can''t carry a child to term? Will he feel sorry for me? No! He can''t even bear to give me a fraction of his millions. He promised me the stars and moon when he needed me, but cast me aside when he had no more use for me. From the moment I knew he wanted children but I couldn''t bear them, I should have realized he would treat me like this! But I was too naive! I believed that because we have gone through so much together in the past 20 years, even if he doesn''t love me, he would at least be grateful! I am too foolish! When a man had finished using you, he would just cast you aside! They are cruel and selfish!" The veins in Freya''s hands popped. When she realized she had said too much, she quickly said, "Eat up, the food is getting cold! I''m just advising you not to get carried away with love. You''ve already been hurt once before, don''t be fooled again. Few men would be willing to waste time agonizing as we have been. When you meet a good man, Ally, hold on to him, don''t second guess! I had my chance, and look where I am now. It could be that I''m just now paying for my sins." "Take this man. Will he care for me and wonder why I''ve aged so much? Does he feel sorry for making me take so much medication? No, he onlyined that I couldn''t get pregnant. Did he reap what he sowed? No! He is living wealthy and happily with his mistress and their son! Thinking about it now, if he was responsible, he wouldn''t have gotten me pregnant so many times. I was blinded by love. I should have done what I thought was right and kept the baby and left him. Sometimes, women are easily swayed by men''s charm. Now, I only find peace in my faith and prayers." "Ally, no man is worth a woman''s sacrifice. Heed my words, you have to conquer a man, not surrender to him. It won''t do you any good to give yourself to him entirely because a man is born selfish! It''s not wrong to think of yourself as well! Of course you can''t be overbearing either Men and women are different for a reason, they are born domineering! Someone said to me once she was domineering and it retaliated! I can''t turn back time. There''s nothing I can do but hate. My life ising to a messy end, I can do nothing except to keep on living a small, inconsequential life. I''m so lucky to have found you again and knowing my sister is well, I don''t have any more regrets. My sister is luckier than I...." "She has chosen a good man!" At workter that day, Alicia was still deeply shocked by her aunt''s words. Especially when she overheard talks of Sebastion''s uing concert and how they loved his charm and his songs. It made her feel sick to the core! Before this, she had to admit, she felt the same about him and thought that he was elegant, charming, and talented. But now, she couldn''t wait to tear him into pieces. Although a romantic rtionship can be moreplicated than how an outsider perceives it, it was sti 20-year-rtionship. No matter how great the mistake was, he was a b*stard for not regarding their rtionship for even a bit She thought of Frederick and how long they had been together. They did the intimate thing quite a few times as well, but no matter how wild things got, he made sure to f one or two particr asions. Even when it was inconvenient, he would hold it in, no matter what. Suddenly, Alicia appreciated him even more. precautions, apart from that This alone, he was already theplete opposite of Sebastian! If Sebastian had been responsible, her aunt wouldn''t have had so many miscarriages in the past, and in the end, lead to her unable to bear children even with medication and IVF. How could he toss her aside just because he couldn''t stand to face her any longer? That was a vile thing to do. The more shepared, the more she thought Frederick to be exceptional. Alicia made up her mind to look for him again after work! Cheered up, Alicia texted Frederick a crying emoji. She waited for a while, but he didn''t reply that instant. She then sent another text that wrote, "Please forgive me. I was wrong. Please let me exin." Chapter 435 Chapter 435 She waited for ten minutes, but he still hadn''t replied. She put her phone away upsettingly and realized that Frederick had cared a lot about her, but now, he was really furious. In the past, he wouldn''t keep her on endless hold unless there was uncertainty. Heavy-hearted, Aliciaid her head on the table, feeling her chest ache. At the same time, in the CEO''s office at Soaver International, Frederick held his phone dazedly. He typed out his reply, but deleted them in the end. After consideration, he felt he still had to teach her a lesson. If he hadn''t gone back early, he would have never found out that she brought other man home. How could she so casually invite another man home? Even though he knew it was the worst rainstorm of the year that day in Casterwich City! He suddenly remembered Alicia mentioned that Jeremy had sought her out to snitch on him. Frederick abruptly switched off his phone. He would give her a few days to simmer. Jeremy was obviously trying to sow discord and make her reconsider. If he let her off lightly this time, she would give him more time to speak ill of Frederick next time. Jeremy Pitcher! Why did he have to go around talking behind his back? It seemed he hadn''t learned his lesson from the past. He saw the pile of documents on his desk out of the corner of his eye. Frederick tapped his head, and thought, "I won''t be able to take care of himtely." Subconsciously, Frederick thought his viinous tricks were very petty. At that moment, he didn''t put two and two together. His cell phone lit up again, so he put the matter down for the time being. Seeing that it was Danica, he frowned. He declined the call and texted her instead. "I''m in a meeting." Danica replied that she just wanted to spend time with him, dinner, a party, or anything else he wanted to do. She asked about his ns for the weekend, saying she could meet him at any time. Frederick got a sense of pleading from her text. The titudes from friends and acquaintances had poured in with Soaver International''s growing sess, and he tried to amodate invitations wherever possible. But at that moment, as he fiddled with his phone, he felt disgusted by her invitation. In the end, he called her back. Tm married, Danica. I don''t appreciate these kinds of invitations. From now on, don''t bother asking. I don''t want to lie to you or lead you on. Don''t waste your time on this, as it''s only going to get more painful. We can''t ever be together. I will not betray Alicia, nor will I get a divorce! There is no future for us. I thought I had already made that clear." On the other end of the line, Danica felt the rejection acutely. It was bad enough for any woman, but for Danica, who was rich, narcissistic, and thought so highly of herself since young, it was a p in the face. Danica grasped her phone tighter as her features turned grim before she softly replied. "Say no more, Frederick. I know you are captivated by her. But I need you to understand that I love you, and I am willing to wait for you. You will understand that one day, that I am the only woman who adores you sincerely and won''t ever hurt you." As she spoke, Danica kept cursing silently to herself, though still maintaining her calm. "If that''s the way you feel, then forget it. I won''t bother you anymore. My feelings for you are my own. I''ll wait for you in silence. Just please don''t hate me..." "Danica!" "I''m hanging up. I''ll let you back to work." Afraid that Frederick would say something else, Danica chose to end the call quickly. After hanging up, Danica swept all the bottles and cans on the table to the ground, yelling, "Urgh! Why are you treating me like this? What can''t Ipare with that vixen?" For Alicia, she had true love andmitment from Frederick, but what did she get? Had it all been a lie? He couldn''t forgive Danica for stealing a measly contract, yet he did not investigate the billions Alicia took? He was truly biased! After the results of the auction in Western City hade out, she would like to see if he could remain so open-minded! Then, she would ask the Lance family to influence his decisions. Was he going to remain indifferent when he realized his wife was still attached to her old lover? She won''t believe that he would tolerate Alicia seeing another man. Even if that was so, she believes that Alicia isn''t as blinded by love and would definitely mind her husband''s adulterous affair! "I would like to see how you can still be so madly in love when you find out the both of you have other lovers! If I can''t have things my way, then so shall you!" Danica clenched her fists angrily and gritted her teeth, thinking, "Men have no conscience! Furthermore, that vixen was trying to take advantage of her and rob her of her man?" Why? Why was she the only one who was unlucky, bullied, and betrayed? Since fate didn''t intervene, she would find a way! She should strike while the iron is hot! If this didn''t break them, then the rest of her n would seem useless inparison. "I need to fuel the fire!"Content from N?velDr(a)ma.Org. Danica''s eyes shed viciously as she bit her fingernails. Then, she picked up the phone. "Hey, help me out with something..." Since she got off work early, Alicia took another trip to Soaver International. She saw Frederick walking out of the main door while he was engaged in a call, just as was hesitating if she should send him a message. her. she Smiling, Alicia rushed to him. Frederick nced at her, but didn''t stop walking to the parking lot. Since security knew who she was, they didn''t stop Alicia followed Frederick silently and kept her distance while he spoke on the phone. She was going to wait for him to finish but by the time she came to her senses, he had already jumped into the car and drove off. When he drove past her, he jerkishly gave a long and piercing honk from his car. His cruel actions spoke volumes. "I see you, but I''m ignoring you!" W Alicia simply stood there, clutching her bag and flushed with embarrassment. She had no idea what to do right now as aplicated bundle of feelings rose in her chest. It urred to her suddenly that she looked like those ignorant and foolish women. She had trampled on her dignity for love! Chapter 436 Chapter 436 Having gone this far, Alicia was reluctant to stop, and by the time she realized it, her feet and body had automatically followed after him. They reached the front of a club one after the other. Alicia grabbed his sleeve before he could enter, pleading softly. "I won''t be so sentimental the next time. I''ll think twice. Can you stop being angry?" "You followed me all this way just to tell me this?" ncing at her, Frederick felt upset. In his memory, she had never sought him out except for this time when she hadpletely pissed him off. The thought made him re at her with displeasure. Nodding, Alicia pursed her lips, inexplicably worried at his tone. "Why does it feel like I was supposed to say something else?" However, apart from this, there was nothing else she could say! Just when Alicia was still reflecting on his words, Frederick had already continued to move forward. What was with his attitude? It stunned her for a moment. Then, Alicia quickly caught up with him, "Hubby, can we have dinner together tonight?" "Can we talk about this?" Rushing to keep up with him, she missed a step and stumbled. A sh of inspiration hit and she let herself fall to the ground. "Ah!" Her loud grunt, in which she purposefully raised a few pitches, made Frederick turn back. "What''s wrong? Are you hurt?" Pulling her upright forcefully, Frederick bent down to check on her legs. Alicia instantly grimaced, "It hurts...." He still cared about her! The sudden acknowledgement gave Alicia immense courage. Next, Alicia hugged him when he straightened up. "Hubby, have some pity for me. Forgive me just this once, and don''t be angry with me, okay? I really didn''t do anything wrong! And I''ll never make the same mistake again." She smiled coquettishly. Frederick noticed the change in her eyes, at the same time, he realized she was ying a trick on him. Promptly, his heart sank, and he pushed her away roughly. "You''re not injured? So you lied! Knowing that I care about you, you used this fact to do as you please?" At that moment, Frederick was furious that he didn''t think twice about going to her. She knew exactly and made use of it.T¨ºxt belongs to N?velDrama.Org. She took a few steps back, staggering suddenly. She groaned in pain when she heard her ankle pop. However, Frederick didn''t respond at all. It didn''t matter if it was Jeremy or him, Alicia had never been this obsequious. Her heart felt as if it had been torn apart, tears swirled in her eyes, and the pain made her felt as if she was going to break into a sweat, but she kept silent. Without saying a word, she turned around slowly and tried her best to steady herself as she walked away, limping. Her ankle... Frederick watched as she gged a taxi. He opened his mouth but did not make any sound. Then, he watched as she disappeared from sight. Clenching his hand into a fist, he couldn''t help but curse in annoyance, "D*mn it!" Why did he push her away? Was she severely injured? Turning around, he took out his cell phone again. "Doris, I need you to do something for me!" She lowered her head when she got in the car, and tears rolled down her cheeks. However heavy they were, she didn''t make a single sound. When the taxi arrived at Lovely Scent, she opened the door. Then, as she looked at the crowding and going out of the shop, she closed it again and said, "Take me to Robson Garden!" When she got out of the car, she suddenly felt cold. She wanted to call her parents, but the pain of her bruised ankle reminded her that was not a good time. This ( rtionship did not seem to be much better than the one before. Love really was a double-edged sword! It was so sweet, yet so painful! She was still a little ufortable on her feet and moved slowly. As soon as she arrived at the door, the security guard ran out and said, "Miss nchard, you are back. What''s wrong? Would you like me to help you in?" Greeting her enthusiastically, the young man subconsciously reached out. At almost the same time, Alicia waved his hand away. "No, thank you! It''s alright. I just tripped when I was walking! I can manage on my own, thank you...." Right now, with her legs being so unsteady, she didn''t want to have any contact with anyone. She just wanted to be alone and settle down. The security guard did not persist. No sooner had Alicia taken a few steps, Doris rushed out with a file in her hand. "Miss nchard, what a coincidence! What''s happened to you?" Stepping forward, Doris took hold of her. Immediately, Alicia was surprised. "Doris?" Why was she here? "My friend is buying a house, so I came house hunting with her! We''ve just finished and were about to leave! Let me help you home." As she spoke, Doris helped her into the elevator. Before Alicia could respond, she pressed the button for the 17th floor. Unconsciously, Alicia nced at her and thought, ''As a secretary, she really knew it all!" After that, Doris helped her into the bedroom, found some ointment, and was going to apply it on her ankle. Feeling self-conscious, Alicia quickly took it and shied away. "Thank you, Doris. I can manage. There is hot water in the thermos, so please make yourself at home!" After that, Doris turned around and el went to get two sses of water. When she came back, she looked Alicia''s ankle and said, "Miss nchard, is it alright? Do you want to go to the hospital? It seems a little swollen!" "No, it''s just a sprain. I should be fine tomorrow! Thank you so much for your time and help." It had been so much easier with her help. Alicia tested her ankle and breathed a sigh of relief. "High heels. They just have to make walking harder. At least the injury doesn''t look too bad!" "You haven''t eaten yet, have you? I''ll order take-out for you!" "There''s really no need!" Before Alicia could react, Doris had efficiently organized everything. In less than ten minutes, the take-out was delivered, and Doris helped serve it to her. "Miss nchard, I have to do something urgently and need to go now. Lock the door after me! No need to see me out!" "What about the money for the food?" Before she finished speaking, she heard the sound of the door closing. Looking at the exquisite dishes on the table, Alicia felt dazed. The meal was a pricey one. The secretary had been too kind. She guessed that Doris probably didn''t know she and her employer were... Thinking of Frederick, the light in Alicia''s eyes dimmed again. As soon as she got out of the building, the secretary quickly picked up the phone and said, "Mr. Clements...." Chapter 437 Chapter 437 Alicia didn''t look for Frederick for the next two days because of what happened. Frederick had been too busy with work and the final bid to see her as well. However, he thought of her every time he stepped out of the front entrance of the office. His steps would falter, and he would feel the loss keenly. He was working on some urgent tasks when the door to his office mmed open. "Frederick..." "What''s the rush?" Getting up, Frederick red at Chet. He gestured for the man to step in and poured him a drink. Chet closed the door and said, unable to hide his excitement, "Frederick, we''ve won the bid for the West City!" The outburst made Frederick spill some water. "What?" "The West City bid. We won it with 12.8 billion dors! It went smoothly without a hitch. I''ve submitted all the necessary paperwork!" Chet took out a few documents from his briefcase as he spoke and handed them to Frederick. Frederick took a quick look at Chet, took the documents, and carefully scanned it, asionally furrowing his brow. "No hups?" Chet nodded. He was puzzled as well. "It''s as we expected. Other than Linke Real Estate Group, no one bade against us after the price went above ten billion! As expected, Pitcher made it to the next round as well, but he just simply put on an act. Jeremy didn''t hold us back. He didn''t even show up! The bidding went strangely smooth, and there was nothing suspicious. If anything, we overestimated the Linke Real Estate Group! Much cry and little wool..." They had always been interested in this bid, but they didn''t expect that it would be much less than what they had expected. There was no sign of conflict as they had previously thought. "They made such a big fuss yet there was nothing suspicious in the end? Do you think it''s normal?" Frederick drummed his fingers and began to feel a headache. What''s going on? Did they even use poison? But the preliminary bidding agreement was right in front of their eyes and had already been signed. Furthermore, this kind of public bidding was final. There wouldn''t be any reason for the bid to be denied at this point! Soaver International'' s finances were rock solid. So why this nit-picking? They looked at each other, and Chet said, "We have probably been overthinking! When we submitted the final bid, the others thought they had alerted the enemy, so they backed off?" "It can''t be that easy. Don''t you think it''s strange? Alicia''s father was poisoned, forcing her to enter her own bid, even wiretapping her phone... All of them were done so meticulously and closely linked. We couldn''t find a clue even until now! Yet in the final bidding, they carelessly chose a random hotel and let me win easily? This doesn''t make any sense! Someone had obviously tried to set us up, big time! All the effort just to separate Alicia and me? They''re making a mountain out of a molehill! "Yeah! Although development in West City is a little slow, thisnd is also definitely unprofitable! Why would they give up on a sure-win?" Rubbing his nose, Chet was perplexed. "We still let our guard down. Keep a close eye on the follow-up!" Frederick mumbled to himself and then suddenly said, "So, let''s stir the pot! Announce the result of the bid immediately! Starting from now, boost the value. Do you get what I mean?" "I''ll go to the newspapers right away. As for the profit, that''s just a load of hot air." Lying was easy as pie. Yes! If they knew that the piece ofnd was precious, they would be anxious if they lost it to someone. After feeling depressed for two days, Alicia would nce at her phone on and off. During the tea break, she checked for messages, but there were none! Was he angry with her, or had he decided to leave her? These were twopletely different courses of action! Supporting her chin on her hand, she sighed. She suddenly realized how much he cared about this! He was a lot less forgiving than she thought! Ugh, she shouldn''t have crossed the line! She scrolled through her phone in a daze, then habitually opened the browser as usual. Her eyes lit up, blood rushed through her veins, and almost jumped out of her seat. "Soaver International wins the West City bid by triple the bid value." Did he get thend he wanted in West City? Clicking on the news article, Alicia was ted. "The West City issue is now gone!" She thought. Now, he would believe that she didn''t betray him! She could confess everything to him now! He would definitely understand how difficult it had been for her, and he would trust that she was sincere in her promises! Cheered, Alicia regained her energy. "Third time''s the charm!" She believed in the saying and she had already gone to him twice now. Thest time would be today. Just as she made up her mind, her manager, Jordyn, walked over with a task sheet in her hand. "Alicia, Mr. rk of the Seymon Group just called. They are having an issue at the hotel. Could you go there and help smooth things over chose a three-star hotel to cut costs but there''s anguage gap they can''t solve, and it''s starting to get rather heated. The manager is a close friend. See it as a private matter. You can leave early after that''s sorted!" "Sure, no problem!" Alicia took down the address and clocked out. She could go straight to Soaver International after this.Content from N?velDr(a)ma.Org. Meanwhile, the Randolph family was in an uproar at the news of the bid. Danica hurried downstairs with her phone in hand. As she expected, her father had returned as well and he followed Kieran into the study. Danica joined them, saying, "Dad, what''s going on? Weren''t we shoo-in for the bid? How did Soaver International get it by bidding so little? And it is actually worth 30 billion. If we calcte ording to wet this, that would mean that we have only taken less than half! We''ve been cheated!" "Who knows? I came back as soon as I saw the news! I had clearly asked someone to evaluate it before! But since we have already taken the money, that''s a moot point. Now, they would think that we''ve pocketed the remaining money! Who wouldn''t be pissed knowing half of their share is gone? The crux of the matter is that I don''t know whether it''s true or false or if anyone will take the fall and deliberately cause problems. Besides, Linke Real Estate Group lost the bid. Who would have thought that the ipetent Mr. Johnson who submitted the bid was going to lose? If I weren''t that afraid of getting myself in trouble, I would have done it myself even if it cost me everything!" Holding her mobile phone, Danica felt her insides twist. Since Soaver International did not lose thend in the West City, were all of her ns for nothing? "Dad, now''s the time for us to take a risk!" Chapter 438 Chapter 438 If Frederick was happy and made up with Alicia, then all her hard work was for nothing. As they looked at each other, Danica said, "We need to calm them down and get a hold of ourselves. Someone could get the drop on us if we be disorganized. Frederick and Chet pick on up these kinds of things quickly." "What do you mean by that?" Now that she had his attention, Danica whispered in his ear, "I haven''t finished preparing yet, but I have to move up my ns. Otherwise, it might be toote." "Dad, we can only do so much now! The deal is done, and no matter whether we lose or not, we can''t focus on just this anymore. It''s time to clean up now! So timing is everything, don''t you think?" "Then do it!" After helping Mr. rk of the Seymon Group settle the customers at the hotel, she exined their taboos to the kitchen and waitstaff ording to the customers'' wishes before she shook his hand. "If there is nothing else, I''ll take my leave! Please don''t hesitate to call at any time if you need anything else." "Thank you so much, Miss nchard! How could I have known the different customs of this particr party of guests? We would have been disputing this issue indefinitely, though I did study their etiquette. Thank you, thank you so much...." "You''re most wee. This group is a little more reserved than most and doesn''t really practice warm greetings. Since Mr. Derek is the jealous type, they assumed you were pursuing his partner. You need to be a little more restrained to avoid this embarrassment." Alicia advised him quietly before she waved goodbye and left. After she left, she noted it was still early. She expected Frederick to be in a good mood today, so she was determined to wait and exin it all clearly. Alicia found a small diner nearby and had a quick bite. As she walked out while checking her phone. Just as she was heading to the parking lot, an angry figure rushed at her. Before Alicia could react, she was shoved roughly. "Alicia nchard! You shameless b*tch!" Lindsay? Just as she tried to catch herself from falling, her cell phone and bag were snatched away and smashed to the ground. Looking down, Alicia saw that her cell phone was shattered into pieces. "Are you crazy? What are you doing? Running me into the ground?" Alicia retrieved her bag and phone as she glowered. Why did this nutcase keep targeting her? "Alicia nchard, you flirtatious, shameless woman! How dare you lie to me? You''re seducing Jeremy again, aren''t you? We have a good life. Why are you bothering us again?" "Do you think I don''t know what you did?" "If it weren''t for you, he wouldn''t be sick! If you hadn''t seduced him, he wouldn''t be calling out your name unconsciously. He hasn''t mentioned you for a long time!" Unrelenting, Lindsay pointed her finger at Alicia as she yelled, snatching at her bag and phone. Struggling to resist, Alicia also fought and pulled back. "Lindsay, are you out of your mind? You'' re an absolute lunatic! Your man screws around, yet youe to me looking for trouble. Is there something wrong with your brain? Understand this, I''ve never taken the initiative to provoke him!" "What Jeremy is doing and whose name he''s calling out is something you should ask him. What does any of this have to do with me? I don''t control him. F*ck!" "You''re both detestable! I can''t wait to get rid of both of you!" "You''re a madwoman!" It was bound to be messy when she was wrongly used of things, and it made Alicia even angrier. "Can''t you understand what I''m saying? I don''t even like him. You can have him if you''re that enamored. Just figure out how to et keep him from running around, and you''ll saveT¨ºxt belongs to N?velDrama.Org. you''ll save yourself the trouble of this witch hunt. Don''te looking for me whenever there''s any sign of trouble!" "Why the hell are you haunting me?" Shaking with anger, Alicia and Lindsay scuffled in the street, cursing at each other. Alicia managed tond some punches and kicks before they finally red at each other. Although there were no scratches, they were both livid! Lindsay straightened out her clothes and pointed at her. "It''s best if you remember what you said! Don''t bother him anymore! Jeremy won''t be interested in a vain, gold-digging b*tch like you." "Hah!" With a coldugh, Alicia said, "I doubt he wouldn''t be interested in you either, you snake!" "What do you mean by that? Do you n on two-timing? I''m afraid you would end up with nothing and die not knowing how!" As Alicia straightened her clothes, she calmed down as well. "Take this time to worry about yourself! Don''t end up being kicked out of the family after scheming for so long. How shameful! You aren''t married to him yet. What proof do you have toe to question me and call me names? If I were you, Lindsay, I would spend time with my man and think of how to be hiswful wife instead of fighting others! What''s the point in all of this?" Then, she looked at both of their broken phones. Alicia sighed before she turned around and strode away. Behind her back, Lindsay seemed to be in a daze for a moment, but then she started slowly picking up the bits and pieces as a smile appeared on the corner of her lips. After being roughed up by Lindsay, her phone was broken, and she had been dyed for half an hour. Furthermore, the traffic made her toote to catch the end of the workday at Soaver International. For a moment, she didn''t know whether she should continue on to thepany, or go home, or try to get her cell phone fixed. She felt disheartened as she drove towards Soaver International. The car inched forwards slowly. When she stopped at a red light, she fixed her appearance and cursed Lindsay profusely. She inadvertently nced at a figure dressed in pink and blue, and her world exploded. Danica? The clothes she was wearing...? Why does it look so simr to the one she had cut up? The exuberant pink and blue mermaid skirt in that exact color, with a simple but unique style, was etched in Alicia''s mind. Hadn''t he said it was custom made, and he had bought it all? Was it a coincidence that Danica had the exact same outfit? Was it a high-end imitation or a fake? No! After all, her family was wealthy. She knew very well that branded goods were not only for vanity in the upper-ss circle but also a symbol of stature and taste... Chapter 439 Chapter 439 Sometimes, it was disrespectful to wear cheap, shabby clothes. Women of society represented their men. If they were inferiorly dressed, it reflected poorly on their husbands, raising questions of character and financial capability, which was detrimental to business and other social engagements. It was also why people still did it although it was a luxurious waste of money. Rather than wearing fakes, some people had resorted to buying branded preloved fashion. For someone like Danica, it was just another outfit and the cost didn''t matter. She would never wear imitations just for the sole purpose of liking it. Was it just a coincidence? Alicia didn''t think so! Alicia instinctively felt Frederick had gifted Danica the clothes though they weren''t the same size. Perhaps she had altered it from arger size, or Frederick did. He had told her that he bought all of them and that he didn''t want anyone else wearing the same clothes as her. So, he had lied! She had felt distraught over her willfulness at the time. Anger grew within her. A car honked from behind making her step on the gas and maneuvered the vehicle into a side street, all the while keeping watch of the figure in pink and blue. She came out of her daze and was about to turn the car around and leave when she saw the woman in pink and blue standing next to someone tall and equally familiar. They hugged, whispering in each other''s ear, kissed and then turned to walk down the street together. She couldn''t believe her own eyes. Alicia sat, unmoving, for a long time. "Frederick? They..." How could this be? She rubbed her eyes and started the car. Then she inched the vehicle forward in the direction where the two had disappeared. Her mind was nk. Since the West City deal was done, Frederick resumed his original ns. He met a few close friends for a meal and conversation. As a group, they decided to go clubbing for a night of fun. Directing everyone to get in the car, Frederick went to freshen up first. He scrolled through the messages on his phone as he walked out. He pursed his mouth into a tight line. "Had she already given up? There''s not even a text." That d*mn woman! Wasn''t he worth fighting for? Was she trying to drive him nuts with this kind of perseverance? Couldn''t she have held on for another two more days?! Now that he has given her an out, she suddenly decided not to show up? It was frustrating! Frederick scrolled upsettingly, and his actions reflected his emotions. "Frederick, is something wrong?" Switching off the phone, Frederick replied. "No. Have you made the arrangements in East Bannpool?" As they walked, Chet nodded and said, "Don''t worry! Mr. Stewart will take care of it." "Have them finished all the follow-up early tomorrow as soon as possible, so there isn''t anything to worry about!" Frederick thought of something at the elevator entrance and said, "Oh, by the way, as for the bank, have them transfer money earlier to facilitate the negotiations. Don''t impede our progress with any dys..." "Okay, I will see to it tomorrow." When they entered the elevator, Frederick''s cell phone buzzed. Suddenly, he was a little excited, thinking that it was a message from Alicia. However, Frederick was momentarily stunned, as it was a message from an unknown number. "Frederick Clements, since you took our money, we have taken your wife. Come alone to Barrett Warehouse in half an hour. If anyone else finds out about this, she dies!" Frederick''s face went ghostly paled suddenly. It had only urred to him that Alicia hadn''te to him in thest two days because something had happened to her. Picking up the phone, he quickly dialed Alicia''s number. "Sorry, the number you have dialed is unavable. Please try againter..." He began to panic after trying her a few more times "Frederick? What''s wrong?" "Alicia has been kidnapped! Get me the number for JT Trantion Services." Getting out of the elevator, Frederick hurried to the car, dialing her work number. "So, she left this evening? Okay, thank you!" Trying her number over and over again, Frederick sensed something was wrong. She had left work this evening, so had she just been kidnapped? Then, Chet soon essed her car''s driving logs. "I sent someone to check on her car, and there''s a number for us to call. Should we call the police?" "No! I don''t know what''s going on, don''t call the police yet! They only gave me 30 minutes to get there. I have to go now. Keep in touch in case anything happens!" Frederick started the car and called the unknown number. Surprisingly, the call was answered. "Who are you and what do you want? I''m not married, so how would I have a wife? You must have made a mistake." "Is that so?"This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. The obviously disguised voice sounded robotic over the phone. Then came a woman''s muffled §Ñ§Ó screams as if her mouth was l gagged. He couldn''t make out any words. Although it sounded familiar, he couldn''t be sure that it was Alicia. Frederick broke out into nervous sweat. "Don''t touch her! What do you want? Tell me!" "Come alone. If you''re not here in 20 minutes, we can''t guarantee the safety of such a beautiful woman!" "I can give you whatever you want! If you touch her, I will kill you!" Panicked, Frederick drove even faster. "The ''Clements'' name is legendary. We just want to talk business. If you don''t do anything rash, neither will we." Before Frederick could respond, the call was abruptly cut. Then, Chet''s call came in. "Frederick, it''s too short a time to trace the call Her car was parked in the alley on Nortne Street to the north. She walked the rest of the way. Surveince has her going in but noting out again. The area is remote, with little surveince or crowds of people. We can''t find any other information yet, and the car is still parked on the side of the road...." "I see. Don''t make any move without my permission! I''m going to the Barrett Warehouse now, so assign some people to watch the perimeter a mile ile-away from the building. They can have anything as long as no one is hurt. If you don''t hear from me after an hour, do what you have to!" Frederick floored the elerator as he wondered, Was she really in the north? There was no reason for her to be there. Who else knew about their rtionship? They evenid their fingers on her. D*mn it! He shouldn''t have been angry with her! Chapter 440 Chapter 440 Frederick arrived at his destination in the nick of time. Instructions were sent to his cell as he reached the warehouse. As he jogged to the row of warehouses ording to the instructions, his phone buzzed again from another unknown number. "What exactly is it that you want?" "Fahrenheit Warehouse number A109-3! There is an agreement pinned to the door. Sign it, and you will get a key to a warehouse. Otherwise, you cane and collect her dead body!" Frederick looked at the building number in front of him, then scanned his surroundings. Though he didn''t see anyone, he knew he was close to the said location. "Do you think I''m a fool? What proof do I have that she is still alive? Or if she''s even the person I''m looking for? I want to speak to her on the phone!" As he uttered the words, he heard the sound of a woman screaming. "Let me go! Let me go! I told you I''m not Frederick Clements''s wife. I have nothing to do with him! You are mistaken! Frederick, don''te..." "Danica?" It wasn''t Alicia! Frederick was divided. Since they were still acquaintances, he couldn''t leave her here alone. From the sound of things, it was chaotic and going badly. There was no time to think about it. He said, "Don''t touch her! Don''t touch her. Let''s talk about this!" "You only have three minutes. After you sign the agreement, I''ll tell you where she is. The clock is ticking. If you don''t do as I say, all you will find is her dead body!" Without waiting for Frederick to respond, the call ended. With no time to think, Frederick rushed to the said location. There was a document case at the door with a pen next to it. He scanned it briefly to find it was to transfer 10% of Soaver International equity. These people were really ambitious! Looking around, he noticed a camera near the light at the door. They thought of everything! Flipping to the dotted line, Frederick signed the document directly and held it in front of the camera so that the captors could see his signature clearly. He was not afraid of signing the equity transfer contract because he had already been prepared for this. Any transfer of personal property required hiswyer''s presence and his signature with an exclusive flourish. Otherwise, it was null and void.This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. As an added measure, if situations like this happened and thewyer was alerted, then the flourish would automatically change as per their agreement. Before he could put the papers down, his phone buzzed again. The text read, "Key, under the third rock on your left. Drop the agreement. Unit B109-3. You only have nine minutes and 36 seconds. Bomb!" The B units were on the opposite end. Frederick read it and, in a panic, dropped the agreement papers, retrieved the key, and ran. The warehouse was numbered symmetrically and the opposite ends were over a thousand miles apart. He ran along the row and quickly found the unit. Frederick opened the door and felt a st of cold air. "Danica, are you here? Don''t be afraid..." "I am going to save you." There was loud screaming, and fearing he was toote, Frederick struggled to loosen the chains. Just as he was almost done with it, there was a bang, and his vision went dark. When Frederick opened his eyes again, he felt a piercing chill and pain on the back of his neck. He subconsciously rubbed it and got up, only to find that he was in a freezer. Danica was still tied up and lying on her side. Her clothes were tom, and there were some dusty footprints on her trouser legs. She was disheveled and lethargic. "Danica?" Frederick struggled to get up and untied her. He patted her face lightly while taking off his suit jacket and wrapped it around her. "Danica, wake up! Don''t sleep! You can''t sleep!" He lifted her up and carried her to the middle of the room, where it was warmer. There was ice everywhere. It was evident that this was a freezer, and they had to get out quickly. The clothes they wore didn''t help conserve heat. They were going to freeze to death. He took out his cell phone but couldn''t get a signal. He put down Danica then tried to open the door but it wouldn''t budge. There was no point trying to force a sealed freezer door, and although it was rtively spacious, there was barely any airflow. They probably wouldn''tst too long here! He tried to find a way out, but there was none. There wasn''t even a handle on the inside. Meaning there was no way the door could be opened from the inside by brute force. Just then, Frederick realized that they could only wait for someone toe and save them. Luckily Chet knew what to do. All he could do now is to hold on! He went back to Danica and pulled her upright. "Get up! You need to keep moving, or you''ll freeze to death! Come on!" "Talk to me! Don''t stop!" "I''m sorry for the trouble I have caused you! Are we going to die here?" "It s useless to say that now! Think happy thoughts! Everything will be fine. We are going to live long, happy lives!" He forced her to walk back and forth, and slowly, the cold got worse. Frederick''s teeth were chattering from the cold. Outside, Chet was organizing their men for the rescue operation. He also prepared to call the police and arranged for medical assistance as a precaution. The team had assembled, and they I had waited for over 30 minutes. Chet checked his phone and noted no movement in the surrounding area. He was anxious. The men were on standby outside, and there wasn''t any indication of activity for a while now. He didn''t dare take any risks. Instead, he arranged to find someone familiar with the area and learned about the site''syout. "What did you say?" "Yeah, these are all warehouses, some for cold storage and some abandoned, at least a hundred lots! Mainly used to store fruits, vegetables, or sundries. They''re mostly rented out on a retail basis, some rented long-term. They would get the key as long as they paid up, even the registration was done simply as there wasn''t a real system. There are even some units that are sub-let. There are a lot of vehicles going in and out during the day but rarely at night...." As time went by, Chet grew more anxious. "Go see if you can find his exact location. Send a few men in, split up to cover the ground Inform me immediately if you find anything suspicious! I can''t let anything happen to them!" Concurrently, Alicia continued searching for the couple, but had lost sight of them. For most of the time, she wandered the nearby streets, trying to determine where they went and what they were doing. She searched the parking lot, hotel, and club for a long time. Finally, she bitterly gave up as she felt exhausted and dejected. She decided to wait in Promise Garden. In any case, he had to go home sooner orter. This time, she had to make matters clear and understand what was going through his mind! Just as she was about to leave, she looked up and saw a familiar Rolls-Royce at a nearby crossroads. "Is that Frederick''s car?" She pondered. As it was some distance away, she couldn''t see it clearly, but she subconsciously started her car and followed. Chapter 441 Chapter 441 She was pretty sure she saw the emblem of Athena on the hood. It was one of a kind in Casterwich City, and Alicia didn''t think it was a coincidence. So, she continued tailing him. The road suddenly widened after she had been driving for a while. Alicia felt that she had driven to a remote location and had a bad feeling about it. She had learned to listen to her intuition over the years and grew more cautious. Alicia continued driving, not daring to stop. Just as she was about to give up, the Rolls-Royce ahead of her stopped suddenly. A man, whom she did not know, stepped out of the car. Seeing the middle-aged man made a call as he stood by his car, she hit the elerator, embarrassed to death. What was wrong with her today? She either lost the people she was following or just bluntly following the wrong people! When the car stopped at a red light at the crossroads, she tapped her head, annoyed at herself. "Why have I been scatterbrained these days, thinking crazy thoughts and seeing things that weren''t there?" He would not do such a thing! The clothes might have been a coincidence! She tried to convince herself. Just as she was about to turn her car around, several ck cars suddenly flew by her. She unknowingly focused on them. Such a big fuss, why do they look like they were going somewhere all together? She watched as the cars passed her by, noting the Rolls-Royce she''d been tailing was also headed in the same direction. Alicia curiously followed suit and switchednes, preparing to detour back the way she hade. After driving a short while, she noticed a long row of ck cars parked on the side of the road, with a crowd gathering around one person... Wasn''t that Chet? "What was going on?" Alicia braked suddenly. Ahead, Chet was studying a map with the person familiar with the road conditions, and his forehead beaded with sweat. On the one hand, he didn''t understand the situation and was afraid of alerting the captors, and on the other, he was afraid of losing time and endangering everyone involved. Everyone picked a side and the discussion came to a heated debate. No one noticed Alicia''s car approaching and stopping behind them. After she got down from her car, she talked to the people guarding the area, but she couldn''t get any information from them. Feeling anxious, Alicia raised her hand and shouted, "Chet!" The moment Chet turned around, his head exploded, figuratively. Then ran over to her, rubbing his eyes, stared at her for a couple of seconds. "It''s me! Is there something on my face? Don''t you know me?" Alicia fixed her hair subconsciously, feeling a little dizzy from his stare. The next second, he grabbed her arm and pulled her to the side. "Why are you here?" Alicia was taken aback by his tone. ''I''ll leave immediately!'' She gasped, thinking she had interrupted their work. Trying to make amends, she thought to leave as quickly as possible. Chet moved to face her, feeling bewildered. "That''s not what I meant! Why didn''t you answer the phone if you''re okay? Did you know that Frederick thought you had been kidnapped and came here to rescue you? Since you are fine, then why did Frederick...." Why did he think it was her? Why hadn''t he been able to contact her? If she wasn''t the one tied up, who was? While Chet puzzled over this, Alicia grew worried and troubled. "My phone''s broken! What should I do now? Where is he? How is he?" Chet wasn''t sure what was going on, but when he saw Alicia, he had fewer doubts. He immediately ordered, "All of you break into groups and start searching. Report back to me if you find anything amiss and follow my orders!" Then one of the men took over the list of tenants and organized the search. "Units C02-C30 are not necessary. Focus on the other areas! Both ends of area A, focus on area B, the middle of area D..." As the temperature of the freezer dropped lower and lower, though the two kept moving, their physical strength was waning. Danica was generally weak so she easily could not hold on much longer and began to grow more lethargic. "Danica, hold on! You can''t sleep, you can''t sleep!" If she fell asleep, she''s as good as dead! He kept dragging her, making her move, but at the same time, Frederick felt like they had been here for an eternity. He felt as if all the blood in his body was about to freeze. He was exhausted and trying his best to hold on. "I''m so tired! So sleepy..." Shivering, Danica didn''t want to move at all, and her eyelids were struggling to stay open. Leaning on him, she instinctively wanted to cuddle in his arms. In the beginning, they tried to stay active to generate body heat, Frederick had refused to get close to her. But at this moment, he could care less. Seeing that she was obviously weak, he held her in his arms. It was warmer to share body heat after all. "Hang on! Chet will get here soon! Hold on, don''t sleep!"This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. He kept tapping her. If she didn''t move, he wouldn''t be able to either. As soon as he stopped moving, Frederick felt weak, cold, and tired as well. "I''m sorry, it''s all my fault! At thisst moment, if I could die in your arms, that would be perfect... Do you still care for me? If we get out of here alive, will... will you give me another chance?" Blinking her eyes, Danica''s breath was gossamer-thin. It made Frederick feel something and grew fearful. He kept rubbing her arm. "Don''t be silly. Everything is going to be alright!" In Frederick''s heart, he was the one who dragged her down this time. In this situation, not only was he sympathetic towards her, but also highly quilty. He was afraid she couldn''t hold on any longer and that something terrible would happen to her! However, subconsciously, he did not want to reply to her wish. "You haven''t hugged me like this in a long time. I''m really happy... as if we were back in our childhood! Do you remember that when you were punished and had to kneel in the ??? cold snow, it was just as cold. held your hand to warm it.. and sneaked you some roasted sweet potatoes..." "I remember!" Remembering the feeling and thinking of the past, Frederick''s heart warmed. He would never forget that rare tenderness in his life, ever. "I''m so cold! I don''t want to leave you, I can''t... I don''t want to do this, I have no choice! Why, did you change so quickly? Why do you refuse to give me a chance? If we would be separated after getting out, I''d rather stay here, forever!" Talking erratically, Danica smiled and leaned into Frederick''s embrace. "Danica, hold on, we''ll be out soon! Don''t you want to be with me? Hold on...." He kept rubbing her body and walking with her for a while. He had no strength and felt that she was getting colder and colder. In the end, he undid his clothes and held her in his arms. He put the suit jacket back on himself, hoping that both of them could hold on for a while tonger. Two hours had passed, but there was still no news. Both Chet and Alicia became anxious. Gritting their teeth, they decided, "We can''t wait any longer! Let''s start by following the tyre tracks and footprints. There are only a dozen of units nearby. Let''s check those warehouses one by one!" Chapter 442 Chapter 442 "Alicia, are you saying we break into each warehouse?" He thought that doing so might cause a stir. "Is there any other way? What if we can''t tell which unit it is? What if he''s in the cold storage? If we wait until we find the surveince video, it may be toote. Moreover, these warehouse units are rented out for storage purposes. It could be ages before we locate the owners and get ess to them." The fastest way would be to break in. "Some of these units have known owners and are for general storage. For example this one, it is clearly marked on theyout map and is used for long-term fruit storage. Even the address is clearly stated. This type of long-term storage won''t be sublet. Therefore, we can exempt them from the search or leave them until thest to search. We should start searching for the ones that have an ambiguous or suspicious lease but don''t overlook everything else here. Search each of them one by one. We have many people here, we can finish the search in two hours. Mark the ones that we have done searching by tying a rope on the door handle, so we don''t repeat the search and waste our time." Alicia stood on the higher ground, pointed towards the warehouse and said. "Now that the surrounding area is quiet and your target is big. The guys might have escaped already or realized we are here. You should be on the lookout. Since these people know who you are and are being cautious. They are desperate but not ruthless. If given a choice, they will not kill the victim! Once they find out they''ve kidnapped the wrong person, they will probably kidnap Frederick along and contact us for ransom. Either that or they will hide her in the warehouse and escape." Alicia paused to take a breath before continuing. "So, let''s search! If you find her, practice discretion. Either try to negotiate or try to rescue her. If we still can''t locate her after the search, we''ll call the police! We shouldn''t waste any more time!" These people were amateurs, after all. Even if they were trained professionally, they couldn''tpete with thebat-trained police. Alicia was anxious and thought to herself, "I hope everything goes well." They looked at each other and Chet nodded. "Let''s do as you said!" After that, they drove further forward. Chet instructed the men to keep a low profile and notify him of any situations before taking any action. Before both Chet and Alicia could understand the situation fully and were waiting anxiously, a phone call suddenly came in. "Found it! It''s at Storage B109_3. We found a piece of a business card near the door. We searched around the area and found the door to the unit unlocked!" "Don''t move! We are on our way!" After hanging up the phone, Chet and Alicia rushed to the unit. They scanned around. The gate was indeed utched. As Alicia approached, she saw something shiny near a pile of rocks. She motioned to Chet, and they walked over slowly. She picked it up and saw that it was a golden watch. "Frederick''s watch! This must be it! I can''t see the inside. Is there anyone inside?" They looked at each other and Alicia said softly, "Let''s negotiate. As long as no one gets hurt, we''ll fulfill any of the conditions!" Chet nodded. There was no other way. He raised his hands to motion the others to back away. Then, he shouted tentatively. "Is there anyone inside? Your warehouse is not locked? Aren''t you afraid of theft? Anyone inside? I''m conning in!" There was no response, even after they shouted for a while. Chet stepped forward. He leaned against the side of the doorand pushed it open. There was another sealed metal door. "It''s cold storage! Open the door!" Immediately, two burly men stepped forward. With each man on one side of the door, it took them a lot of effort to slide open the door. They braced themselves against the sudden gust of cold air. "There''s someone here!" The hail of bullets they expected never came. Chet rushed in, "Frederick..." Alicia rushed forward after him. As she looked up, she was as stunned as everyone else. She stopped abruptly and the word "hubby" froze in her throat. Frederick was on the floor with a woman in his arms, in the middle of the huge frozen space. Both of them were hunched over and their clothes were in a mess. They were motionless, their faces were pale. Danica? She saw that the two of them were holding each other intimately. Frederick must have tried to keep her warm with his body, even his et clothes were unbuttoned in front. Her head buzzed as if someone had taken a bat to it. Alicia was momentarily stunned. "Call the ambnce! Save them! Don''t just stand around!" e first Chet was the first to rush over as he took off his jacket. The temperature in the room was too cold. Both Frederick and Danica looked like they had been frozen by the cold. It took a while to separate the two people. Alicia looked at them nkly. She did not know how she felt. She felt empty as she watched everyone before her rushing. However, the only thing she could feel was the cold. Chet draped his jacket around Frederick''s body and pped him on the face continuously. He pinched Frederick''s between the eyes and said, "Frederick, wake up! Quick, get them out of here!" Chet motioned for the men to carry Danica out first before helping Frederick, who was still rtively warm. A few people worked together to carry the two people out of the cold storage. Alicia followed blindly. The car was equipped with heating and the medics were there. "The woman has lost consciousness! Her heart is still beating. Get her to the hospital!" While everyone was speaking, they got into the car. Chet continued to rub Frederick''s hands and massage his arms. Soon, Frederick regained consciousness and opened his eyes slowly. "Frederick, are you awake?" His breathing was weak and he was drifting in and out of consciousness, "Da... Danica?" Alicia heard him say the name as she neared him. Chet, who was still holding Frederick''s hands, grimaced. He saw her out of the corner of his eye and answered. "Miss Randolph has been taken to the hospital. She is going to be fine." Only then did Frederick see the person behind him. Frederick instinctively tried to get up. He reached out his hand and the smile on his face was obvious. "Ally!" He was d to see her safe. Seeing that he was struggling, Alicia reached out and took his hand without saying a word. Before she could say anything, Frederick closed his eyes. His energy had been fully depleted. Alicia could feel the strength of his grasp and his familiar temperature, but she didn''t feel quite the same as before. Chet noticed the awkward situation. After knowing that Frederick would be fine since he managed to wake up, Chet straightened up and tried to exin. "Don''t take it to heart, Alicia! Frederick''s feverish... I mean frozen! I was with himst night when we received news that you had been kidnapped. Frederick..."Content from N?velDr(a)ma.Org. Chet tried his best to exin and even highlighted the fact deliberately. However, the more he tried to rify it, the less convinced Alicia was. She thought he was just trying to defend Frederick''s actions. The scene that she had witnessed earlier and the cold shoulders that Frederick had been giving her for the past few days ago, seemed to have etched in her heart and mind. Everything else had gone up in smoke. She was no longer convinced. Chapter 443 Chapter 443 She was obviously doubtful, but no matter how displeased she felt, she still cared for him a lot. Saving his life was the top priority right then. Therefore, Alicia said nothing. She followed them all the way to the hospital. As she stood in front of the door of the emergency room, she fixed her eyes on the red light of the emergency room anxiously. Soon, the doctor emerged from the emergency room. Chet spoke first, "How is he, Doctor?" "Fortunately, the patient was sent here in time. He was already in the early stage of unconsciousness. Anyter and there would have been organ failure and the risk of hypothermia. Right now, his heart rate and blood pressure are beginning to stabilize. There is no serious damage. The woman''s vitals however are a little weaker. Her heart rate is still slightly lower and her blood pressure is not stable. However, she has shown signs of consciousness. Therefore, it is not life-threatening. Both should be fine in a few days. I have put them under sedation to rest and recover tonight. They should stay here for overnight observation. If nothing happens, they can be discharged tomorrow! In the future, do take care not to get locked up in a cold storage. This is dangerous." "I see! Thank you, Doctor." After settling everything, Chet said, "Alicia, why don''t you stay back and take care of Frederick for now. There are some things that I have to deal with. I''ll switch with youter!" "There''s no need. I''ll be fine here. You must be tired. There''s nothing much to do here anyway. You''re not indestructible. You should go back and rest. Juste back tomorrow." Chet nced at the time. Since it was already one o'' clock in the morning, he did not insist, "Okay. Call me with Frederick''s phone if you need anything. I''ll get you a phone tomorrow." Chet left the hospital after arranging for security to be posted outside the ward. The ward suddenly quieted down. Alicia sat by the bed and watched the person on the bed. For the first time, her heart was empty and cold. She sat by the bed until the wee hours before sheid her head down to sleep for a while. At dawn, a nurse came in to take his vitals and gave Frederick another shot. Before the doctor left, Chet was already back at the hospital. "How is his condition, Doctor?" "Mr. Reynes, I can assure you that Mr. Clements is no longer in any danger. He may be over exhausted, and also his immune system has weakened. Plus, the medicine administered has a sedative effect, causing him to sleep deeper. The rest of his indicators are all normal. He will be fine when he wakes up." "Thank you very much, Doctor!" After sending the doctor off, Chet took a new mobile phone and handed it to Alicia. "I have already pre- installed the anti- tracking programs for you. You can use it after you get your sim card reced. You look like you haven''t rested at all. I was too eager to rush over here. I should have gotten you breakfast at least." Alicia stopped him as he turned to leave to get the breakfast. "Let me. I''ll get myself something to eat and also stretch my legs. I think he''ll wake up soon. It''s more convenient for you to be here, anyway." Without waiting for Chet''s reply, Alicia left the room with her phone and bag. She didn''t have much appetite, so she went to the nearest food kiosk and packed two breakfast sets for Frederick and Chet respectively. She bought herself a pita pocket and gobbled it down in a few bites. She thought that she would leave without any worries as soon as Frederick woke up. With the breakfast in her hand, Alicia returned to the ward swiftly. Chet was relieved to know that Frederick was going to be just fine. Then, his phone rang as he sat down. It was a call from thepany''s manager. He suddenly remembered that he had arranged for a meeting that day, and there was a contract that required follow- up. Therefore, he headed out to take the call. In another ward, Danica woke up and immediately checked with the nurse on what happened the night before. After that, she rushed towards Frederick''s ward while still in her hospital gown. Frederick struggled to open his eyes as soon as Danica sat next to him and took his hand. He felt exhausted, as if he had just ran for miles. He grunted with effort inadvertently. "Ugh..." "Frederick, are you awake? Are you okay? Do you feel unwell?" Danica looked pale, but she stretched out her hand with concern to touch Frederick''s forehead. "No fever. Thank god!" Frederick nced around the ward as images of Alicia shed in his mind. However, he didn''t see her. Instead, he saw Danica sitting beside the bed, holding his hand. He rememberedet vaguely that he''d also held a woman''s handst night. A trace of disappointment swept through his heart. Had he mistaken? Did he mistake Danica for Alicia? Seeing that she was still by his side, Frederick was a little moved. He said, "I''m fine. Were you with mest night? Why don''t you go rest?" Frederick sat up and looked at Danica. He felt responsible because he thought she had to go through the ordeal because of him. Seeing that she was concerned for him, he felt somewhat guilty. "How are you?" he asked.Content from N?velDr(a)ma.Org. Danica intentionally acted obliviously. She did not bother to correct his assumption. "I''m relieved to see that you''re awake. You don''t know how much I was worried about you. If it weren''t for you, I would have died. Was what you saidst night true? If we survive the ordeal, will you give us another chance?" Danica took his hand and held it to her cheek. "I know you still care about me. It''s the same with me. The first thing I did when woke up was to find you and watch over you. How one reacts in a life and death situation directly reflects his true feelings. I know that you still care for me, and will sacrifice your life for me Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "Danica..." he coughed. He had simply told her what she wanted to hear the night before so that she would hang on. "Don''t say another word. I know and understand that you care for me enough to sacrifice your life for me. Frederick, I knew from the beginning that you will realize your feelings sooner orter," replied Danica. "Danica, thank you for your love for me, but I..." But he loved Alicia and it was impossible for them to get back together! Before Frederick could finish his sentence, Danica suddenly cked out. She staggered and her action interrupted his train of thought. "What''s wrong? Are you okay? Sit down first!" He helped her to sit down on the edge of the bed and gave her some water. He did not bother to continue their previous conversation. Alicia had arrived outside the ward with breakfast. She was just about to enter when she heard and saw the scene inside the ward. Instantly, she froze and felt her heart break into a million pieces. He had woken up already? Her eyes hurt with unshed tears and her lips trembled. Then, she withdrew her hand that was reaching for the door, turned around and walked away... Chapter 444 Chapter 444 Chet returned quickly to the ward after his phone call. He found Frederick and Danica sitting on the bed, facing each other, while Danica was cutting an apple. They seemed to be chatting. Chet was stunned for a moment but soon came to his senses. "Miss Randolph, you'' re awake so soon? Frederick..." Chet was contemting if he should leave the ward. What if Alicia returned while Danica was still there? Under normal circumstances, he would have avoided a situation like that. However, when he looked at Frederick, he was a little hesitant. He was confused. Didn''t Frederick already make his stance on Danica clear? What''s the situation then? Should he remind Frederick? Frederick was relieved when Chet appeared. He said immediately, "Oh, that''s right. There''s a meeting scheduled for today, right?" Hearing that, Danica stood up and said, "Then, you two can catch up. I''ll go back to my room. I''ll see youter." Chet shut the door quickly after Danica left. He had just made his way to the bed, when there was a knock on the door. "Sir, your breakfast!" Chet turned and asked, "Who asked you to send this to me?" Although the nurse at the door looked familiar, Chet was still a little wary. "Are you Mr. Reynes? It''s ady I met in the corridor who asked me to send this over. She said it was for you and Mr. Clements! She mentioned her name was Miss nchard. She was such a beauty. She said you asked her to..." "Where is she?" "Miss nchard said she has got work to do, so she left." Taking the breakfast, Chet passed it to Frederick with an inkling of what was going on, "Frederick, Miss nchard knows." "Alicia? What does she know? She''s here?" Frederick was far from the door plus the nurse earlier spoke rather softly, so he wasn''t able to hear clearly. His heart raced and he craned his head to look at the door. He was wondering why Alicia hadn''te herself. With a sigh, Chet began to exin the whole situation the night before. He also exined what happened the night before and that morning. "You mean... she was there when you entered the warehousest night?" Chet closed his eyes and nodded. "Did I really see her herest night? Was she the one taking care of me in the hospitalst night?" That meant he wasn''t hallucinating or dreaming. She was really there holding his hand. After a long sigh, Chet nodded again. "This time, Frederick, you aren''t going to clear your name so easily. When we rushed in... you and Miss Randolph... Let''s just say we really couldn''t pull you both apart." Chet knew that it was because Frederick''s body was frozen stiff. However, when he thought about the scene the night before, he had no words for it, let alone Alicia. In addition to what happened earlier on... "Miss nchard didn''t look well yesterday! She was silent! She may have also seen what happened just now. Otherwise, she wouldn''t have brought breakfast to the door but did note in!" Frederick''s expression changed. He threw away the nket and said, "I''ll go find her!" "Frederick, calm down! You haven''t fully recovered yet. You need a full medical check-up before you leave the hospital. There is also Miss Randolph..." With that said, he gestured towards the door. She was still there. How could he go if that matter hadn''t settled? "What do you think happened between us? I was only afraid that she would freeze to death! The kidnapper got the wrong person. How could I be at ease if anything happened to her?" As he spoke, Frederick was agitated. Alicia had misunderstood his intentions. Right then, even Chet was looking at him reproachfully. Then, what about Alicia? But at that time, he had done what he did out of urgency. How could he have bothered with these other details? "It''s all my fault, Frederick!" "Don''t me yourself. I know your capabilities. Moreover, I believe in you! I wouldn''t be here without you. You''ve got dark circles under your eyes. am dering you a holiday for today. Go and get some rest." Although he was very annoyed, Frederick could see that Chet''s clothes were wrinkled. Chet probably hadn''t had a good rest the night before. Frederick rubbed his forehead. He needed to think about how to deal with the matter. "It''s okay, I can still hold on! Frederick, don''t you think it''s strange?" Frederick looked up. Chet shook his head in a daze. "How do I put it? It''s just a feeling I have. I looked for anything that was out of ce, but I didn''t find any kidnappers or weapons. There was no call for ransom either. It was just the two of you locked in a cold storage warehouse. It felt dramatic, as if it was all just for show." It just felt like something was wrong! "We will circle back to thister." After thinking for a while, Frederick told Chet about what he had experienced the night before. "Let''s notify thewyer and the ? trading house to keep an eye on the stocks1 movements. I didn''t take a closer look yesterday, but I saw that it was for a power of attorney. We can''t let this go unchecked. We need to get right down to the bottom of this. It is best to use it as a warning to others too. Next, although the criminal won''t make the same y twice, send someone to secretly protect Alicia just in case. Also, get me discharged immediately but discreetly. As for Danica, she is fine now, the rest has nothing to do with us. Inform her family toe and get her. When that is done, please rte to her my intention." "I see. I''ll make arrangements now. You should eat first..." After the check-up, Frederick left the hospital in a rush. Instead of going to work, he went straight to JT Trantion Service. After he parked his car, he made a call to Alicia. "Ally, I need to tell you something. I''ll wait for you downstairs at your office." Alicia was sitting in the back room at Lovely Scent. She was feeling sluggish when she answered the call, "Can we make it another day? I''m a little tired today, so I asked for a leave. I''m not at work." "Ally, are you angry with me because of what happened yesterday? I did what was necessary to save a life. I wasn''t doing that for any other reason. I would have done the same for anyone else. I..." "That''s enough! I don''t want to hear your exnation! Let''s separate for now, Frederick. Let''s give each other space for a few months." Without waiting for his reply, Alicia hung up the call. She curled up and hugged her knees while staring nkly at the prayer altar. For the first time, she was doubting their rtionship. Was what Jeremy had said true? That there was only passion but no feelings. Once the passion was over, did it mean the end of their rtionship? It was said that a woman''s love grew as the time passed. However, for a man, it was the total opposite. No matter how excellent or beautiful a woman was, men would eventually grow tired of her. Therefore, as they aged, most men would find @new woman. Men who never tried to find a new partner were either sick or needy. Therefore, the ending of the rtionship was, she had gone from being indifferent in the beginning to being inextricable. She would give up her life for him. However, he instead sacrificed his life for another woman. Love was exuberant when it started but disappeared just as quickly in mayhem. Just like her previous rtionship with Jeremy... However, she did not want such a short and passionate love. What she really wanted was a man who loved her and whom she could rely on in life. Suddenly, Alicia felt tired. She was so very tired.This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. Chapter 445 Chapter 445 He had never heard her talk to him in such a distant and cold tone. Frederick''s heart sank instantly and he felt terrible. He held his cell phone, but he did not call again. Frederick suppressed his feelings inside. He understood that at this moment, he needed to calm down and reflect too. He needed to sort out his thoughts. He turned the car around and didn''t go looking for her anymore. Frederick went back to his office instead. In the backroom, Freyaid out some refreshments and switched on the aromatherapy diffuser. "What''s the matter? Is there something on your mind? Thevender can help clear your mind" "Aunt Freya." Alicia''s heart warmed as she leaned on her aunt''s shoulder and replied, "Yes, there are some things I can''t figure out. If only I could remain a child forever and never grow up. Grownups have too many troubles." "You saying this means that you''ve already matured! You don''t have to think about it. Just follow your heart. At least, you shouldn''t regret it." If she had followed her heart and chose to keep the child back then, she wouldn''t be where she was presently. In fact, she had felt that she was wrong more than once. Life was a gamble, but she had yet to learn how to stop the hurt. "Ally, have you ever heard a saying that a good woman won''t have a good marriage! Do you know why?" Alicia shook her head, but Freya smiled and continued. "Because they are too sensible! When women are too sensible, the men will be spoiled. As a result, they won''t grow up! I am a good example! I sacrificed everything, but the man never learnt to cherish me! However, bad women don''t usually win either. In this world, the victors make the rules! I''m not teaching you to be a bad woman. But rather, don''t be too sensible in a rtionship! Most importantly, don''t sacrifice everything for a man! Therefore, don''t be sad because of love. Even if he belongs to you, you can''t be sure the rtionship willst, let alone if he doesn''t belong to you. Why would you force it? If you can''t handle it, you will only have yourself to me." "How did you know I''m troubled by love, Aunt Freya?" "You used to be the daughter of a rich and powerful family. Yet, you were left with nothing because of bankruptcy. Even so, you got through it all just fine. What else can trouble you except for love? Listen to me, no matter who that man is, you should only be sad today. Tomorrow, you must smile." Freya handed her a sweet treat, "If you fall in love with sweets, you will know how sweet life is." "You''re right!" Alicia nodded. She took the treat. "Gosh, it''s so bitter! What''s this?" It was awful. She was about to throw up! "It''s citrus peel! How can you enjoy the taste of sweetness if you don''t know the taste of bitterness? If you are unhappy in the future, try eating one again!" Then, she handed her another piece. "This piece has no citrus peel!" Alicia first took a nibble before taking a big bite. "If you aren''t going to work today, you can help me in the store and learn how to mix perfume with me." "Sure, Aunt Freya. However, be careful. I''m very smart. I might learn all your secrets..." Alicia joked. Her mood gradually turned pleasant just like the dessert in her mouth. "Well, I''m not afraid to teach you. I''m only afraid that my apprentice won''t seed. Perfume is full of the taste of love. It expresses the beauty of knowing and feeling. It uses fragrance to highlight the inner beauty of a woman. Be it discreet or charming, it draws out a woman''s feminine side. During the process, you will feel as if you''re living the life of a European royal family or on a miraculous and magnificent journey. Every woman has her own fragrance. It''s both an irreceable charm and an unforgettable love. Just like how a woman connects deeply with the love of her life, the whole process of mixing the perfume will give you a magnificent enlightenment. Finding your exclusive fragrance is as difficult as finding true love. It''s all by chance. Therefore, many people spent their whole lives studying it and pursuing it..." "Is there really so much attention to perfume? You are so professional, Aunt Freya!" Alicia said with admiration as she listened to her aunt. "At that time, I couldn''t figure it out either. When I went to see a psychologist, he advised me to change my profession and leave my old life behind. By chance, I chose this quiet and rxing amateur hobby. I taught myself the skills. Each time I mixed the p I deep focus you whether for myself or for customers, I would feel a and happiness. Ally, when devote your whole body and mind to doing one thing, you''ll discover that everything else is no longer important! It doesn''t hurt to have one more skill. You can be an amateur perfumer ore be my apprentice in the future. It''ll be nice too, since I''d have someone to apany me." "Aunt Freya, why didn''t you hire assistants to help you? You can''t do all of this on your own." "I have hired a part-timer for the weekends and I get more help during summer breaks. I guess you didn''t have the chance to bump into them. Business is slow now, so I can still manage. There isn''t much demand for custom made fragrances right now, people usually buy ready stocks. For those who really know about perfumes and want to make custom fragrances, they will usually go for other brands and won''te here, so it''s alright." As she spoke, Freya led Alicia into a separate sealed room. It was like a simpleboratory inside. Pointing at the bottles and jars, she began exining to Alicia- Frederick was very busy when he returned to work. Once he had some time to take a break, he revisited the whole ordeal from the beginning to the end. Naturally, he started to notice some details he''d previously missed. He was just about to pick up the phone to call Chet when the office door was pushed open.This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. "Frederick..." "I was just looking for you! What happened?" Why was Chet in such a hurry? What had been going ontely? Frederick was frantic. Chet was panting as he took a seat. He poured himself a ss of water and gulped down two mouthfuls before saying, "You are not going to believe this. The other two plots ofnd in Western City..." "Go on," he urged. They were just creating some rumours, no one could have believed it. "The prices dropped! They were sold to a smallpany at low prices." "What?" That was impossible! As far as he knew, many people bid for thatnd at Western City! There were O quite a lot of bigpanies! "It''s strange! Strangely, all the top bids pandered out on the day of the announcement! Besides that, the bid prices of Linke Real Estate Group and Farson Real Estate Group were about the same as that of ours. The price difference was less than one hundred thousand. Their bids were for low-cost apartments too, which I heard was a very good n. The final price should havended them the deal. However, the plots were snagged by a rtively unknown small real estatepany!" "What are you trying to say?" "The bid we lost should be sold to thesepanies. It seemed that they were not trying topete with us on the bid, but topete for another piece ofnd! It''s too much of a coincidence that bothpanies lost the bid. In the end, they were all won by a thirdpany instead!" Chapter 446 Chapter 446 "What you mean is the tender document we lost was sold to different people?" That deal was hical! Chet nodded. "In this case, we are caught in a predicament. Initially, except for the other bidders, no one else would know the full extent of the bid! But when the results were finally announced, many of the key requirements shown on the screen became pixted, there was no choice but to change the result of the bid. There were also more than one reviewer and they are still looking for ountability, it''s almost turning into aughing stock. However, a discerning person will probably know what''s going on at a nce. These people are cutting corners and applying a cookie-cutter approach. I don''t know why this is happening...," Chet exined. "Could it be a virus?" Frederick uttered. Chet shrugged his shoulders. "We know that it is a virus, but why did problems only affect a few of them? Obviously, the organizer is not responsible for this, but the bidders! Those bids were submitted from differentputers. How did they all get the same problem?" "Was it on the sh drive?" Suddenly, Frederick remembered that Alicia had asked him to trust her, yet she didn''t exin clearly. It seemed she had been preparing for that! Frederick and Chet exchanged a look, then Chet nodded, "I think so too." "So, the reason behind all this was for the money." It was just that this person was rtively intelligent. He didn''t leave any trail leading to himself. Instead, he took part in the bid as well. However, he probably never expected that the few buyers would make a mistake at the same time. As a result, the person''s trump card was exposed. Selling trade secrets was disgraceful and even prohibited. The person''s greed had let him dig his own grave. That person most probably had a good grasp of his situation and movement. Moreover, that person also understood the situation of Alicia''s parents, and was short of cash. Who could it be? In a moment of enlightenment, two names popped into his mind. They were Danica and Jeremy. However, at the same time, he was also a bit skeptical. Frederick drummed his fingers lightly and asked, "Is there any update on what those drugs were?" "We managed to analyze a part of theposition. Preliminary results suggested that it''s made up of materialsmonly found in the industry. Master Vives said it''s made by an expert and has aplex form. There''s an antidote now. The drug can be easily reproduced in smallboratories, so there''s no point tracking its origins. However, the developer of thepound must have a strong chemical or medical background. At present, we have no known target!" "Who do you think will benefit the most from this?" "Miss Randolph!" Chet blurted out the words almost without hesitation. In an instant, Frederick''s gaze froze. He had been thinking the same as well. "Why not Jeremy?" "Frederick, are you still unwilling to ept... that she has changed?" Frederick''s face darkened because of Chet''s words. However, Chet didn''t back down. "Frederick, you must have had an inkling of suspicion. But if she is also scheming against you, you now have no one left in your life." "Stop!" Frederick clenched his fists. He was agitated because Chet could read his mind. "Frederick! Since you have already realized that she has changed, why can''t you ept that she has changed for the worse?" "Are you a psychic now, Chet?" "Frederick! Evading the issue won''t solve the problem." They stared at each other while dueling with words. In the end, Frederick backed off first. Chet got up to get coffee for the both of them. "Jeremy obviously didn''t have any advantage in the bidding! The way he feels towards Miss nchard, he won''t take any risks with her family. To date, we haven''t lost anything yet. No one but Miss nchard had expected the situation and tried to minimize the risk. The biggest loss is your rtionship. With Miss nchard now being driven out of the Clements family, plus the huge crack in your rtionship, the biggest gainer is the mastermind behind all this. We have yet to identify the culprit. You have never bothered about Miss Randolph until now. You both have some intimate connection. About this kidnapping as well, don''t you think something is amiss?" Frederick looked at Chet while stirring the coffee, "Tell me about it!" "Firstly, unless the kidnappers were incredibly inept, they wouldn''t have taken the wrong person. Secondly, the person wants shares but not the money. This itself didn''t make sense. You have escaped unharmed, therefore, there''s no way for the person to get the share now. Thirdly, Miss nchard wasn''t kidnapped when She was part of the family. They chose to do it now when she and the Clements have be estranged. Next, if they really wanted to kill you, why didn''t they just stab you. Why would they want to lock you inside the cold storage and not turn the temperature to the lowest? Lastly, it''s too much of a coincidence for Miss nchard''s phone to be broken by Lindsay, and the next moment, you received a call from the kidnappers. When we arrived at the warehouse, Miss nchard also happened to be there as well. Yet, we didn''t catch a single glimpse of the kidnappers." Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "All these look like a scheme. Someone deliberately broke Alicia''s mobile phone and created this borated n. We have all be pawns on a chessboard." This was what he had thought about and wanted Chet toe in for discussion. However, could it really be Danica? What was she nning? Did she do this all on her own? Could she manipte Lindsay into working with her? What about the drugs? Who had made it? It had taken many days for Carson''s medical team to study the drugs. How did she do it? Was this all just to separate Alicia from him? Did she not understand that even if they were separated, he would still love Alicia? He would never be back together with her! "Frederick, what should we do now? Do we still continue the investigation?"N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. "Keep investigating. Start from the beginning. How could one woman y this long game? I don''t believe it''s her alone. There must be someone else behind this!" Frederick narrowed his eyes coldly. "Since she''s the biggest suspect, we''ll start with her and open a case. No matter who it is, they are going to pay the price!" As for what price they had to pay, he needed to think about it. Frederick had a lot in his mind as he pulled through the whole day at work in a daze. After calming down, he suddenly realized that his life had been manipted by others for god knows how long. The realization sent a shiver down his spine. In the evening, his drove straight to Robson Garden. As he arrived at the door, he saw a familiar figure walking in with bags in her hands. She looked like she had just finished shopping. She was holding a bunch of flowers in her arms. She looked just like how he had remembered her. Chapter 447 Chapter 447 "The top notes form a person''s initial impression of a perfume. They are usually vtile and have a fresh scent. Floral or citrus scents are the best examples of top notes. The middle notes are the most important because they form the body of a perfume andst longer. On the other hand, the base notes bring depth and solidity to a perfume. So this is what the mixture ofvender, bergamot, lemon and bitter orange leaves smells like..." The lemon fragrance was especially obvious. Was that the main ingredient? Alicia kept muttering to herself and she walked, asionally raised her arm to sniff the back of her hand. Watching her walking and pausing asionally, Frederick was a little surprised that she seemed to be in a good mood. He walked up to her quickly and raised his hand in an attempt to take over the things in her hands. Alicia looked up as she sensed a presence. The moment she saw him, her good mood vanished and her red lips were drawn into a line. Frederick''s hand paused midway the moment he saw her reaction. Even so, he still tried to take over her bags, "Ally!" Alicia took two steps back to avoid any physical contact with him and walked past him. "Ally..." Frederick grabbed her by the wrist immediately and blocked her way again. "Please, don''t be angry. Yesterday, I rushed to the Barrett Warehouse because I thought the kidnapper had you! If I knew it was her, I would have just informed her family!" As he said that, he took out his mobile phone. "Look, the kidnapper sent me a message! I couldn''t get in touch with you, so I was frantic. I didn''t know until I got there! Time was ticking and there was a life at stake. That was how I fell into the trap! Ally..." Alicia continued to struggle as her heart med with anger, "A gentleman won''t block the way. I won''t listen to your exnation! Go away. I don''t ever want to see you again!" Alicia pushed him away with an angry roar and strode away. Her high heels ttering as she walked. Frederick was stunned momentarily. He could feel his heart breaking as he realized how hurtful those words were. He came to his senses and chased after her to the bottom of the stairs. Frederick grabbed her wrist again and said, "Ally, I''m sorry. I was too harsh thest time! Don''t do this, okay? "Don''t you think there were too many coincidences with what happenedst night?" He was just about to say, "There''s someone who doesn''t want to see us together." However, as the two of them pulled and argued, a bag Alicia was holding fell to the ground. In an instant, a carton of eggs smashed to the ground. The mess from the egg ruined everything else in the bag. Instantly, Alicia became furious. She used the flowers in her hands to bash at him, "What do you want? Please just leave. I don''t want to see you! "Security! Security, I''m being attacked!" Frederick''s suit was also a mess, but he seized the opportunity to pull her into his embrace. Then, he red fiercely at the gathering crowd, "What are you looking at? Haven''t you seen a couple quarrel in public before?" He red haughtily at the building manager in the lobby, who quickly busied himself at his workstation instead. Frederick held Alicia in his arms and dragged her into the elevator. Since she was weaker and had no choice, Alicia stopped struggling. Instead, she turned her back towards him and pursed her lips. Frederick exined helplessly the whole incident to Alicia from the beginning to the end. Then he continued, "Ally, don''t you think it''s too much of a coincidence? I got a ransom call right after your phone was broken! I was in a panic at the time. Now that I think about it, I should havee and checked on you to see if you are at home. I was terrified that something would happen to you. It was already weird that they got the wrong person, but we were also trapped in a cold storage, of all ces. Then, you happened to be there when we were being rescued as well. Don''t you think it was too coincidental? Why were you at Barrett Warehouse that time? "Ally, you''re very smart. Think about it... Why are there so many coincidences? "Doesn''t it seem like someone wants to separate us deliberately? About the matter in Western City, isn''t it the same? "Ally, let''s stop quarrelling, okay? "I''m sorry I was so harsh with you before! I was just unhappy and wanted to leave you alone for a few days to teach you a lesson. I shouldn''t have lost my temper with you." Frederick exined it so earnestly to her. He was really regretful. Alicia understood what he meant. There were simply too many coincidences about what happened the night before. However, at the same time, other broken images emerged in her mind. Why would they kidnap the wrong person? Could it be that he had often gone out with Danica behind her back? Was the scene she saw the day before a coincidence or was he lying to cover up his affair with Danica? There were some doubts in her mind, but Alicia didn''t know which one was true. After all, his indifference towards her and his intimacy with Danica had shaken her faith in their rtionship. Staring at him, Alicia wanted to ask him about the clothes and how intimate he and Danica appeared to be on the street that day. However, she swallowed her words the moment she opened her mouth. Suddenly, she was afraid that all these clues would be destroyed by him and that she would be deceived like a fool. She could turn a blind eye to all these things, but she couldn''t tolerate any speck of ire in his feelings towards her. "Ally?" She did not believe him. Frederick thought to himself. Alicia didn''t get angry this time. She replied calmly. "I can feel that you care about me, but I can also see that you care about her toolt seems that we are still haunted by the ghosts from our past rtionships, Frederick. Now what really need is some alone timeam exhausted. Since we are temporarily separated, let''s take this time to sort our thoughts out. Don''te looking for me again! Maybe in three months time, we will both understand our own hearts better." He felt her retreat. Sometimes, calmness was more irritating than anger. When a woman did not lose her temper, did it mean that her love was also waning?N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. The moment Alicia turned around, Frederick pulled her into a tight hug fearfully.''T ve let you down, haven''t I? You don''t feel safe with me anymore, do you?" Frederick''s arm tightened unconsciously and his heart ached. "I don''t need time to sort my thoughts out. No matter how much time passes, am very sure and will not change my heart towards you. If Danica had died because of me, would have only felt gratitude and guilt, but I have no love for her! In that situation, if you asked me to just watch as a woman dies right in front of me, I can''t do it! I will give you time to calm down and wait for you! However, please don''t shut me out!" He hadn''t expected such a thing to happen while they were at odds! Frederick kissed her hair softly and felt his chest tighten, "I won''t force you, but please let me see you or have a meal with you once in a while. Okay?" Chapter 448 Chapter 448 ? Alicia was really not used to hearing his wretched voice. Her heart began to soften. She turned around and red at him, but said nothing. Right at that moment, there was a sound of the stomach rumbling. Then, Frederick sped her waist. "I''m hungry. Eat with me." As he spoke, there was another rumbling. Alicia bit her lower lip angrily and said, "You did it on purpose, didn''t you? You ruined the eggs and groceries. How am I supposed to make anything for you to eat?" "Then, let''s go out to eat. You left after dropping off breakfast this morning. Then, you spoke to me in that tone. How could I have any appetite to eat at all?" Frederick''s stomach felt ufortable from not eating and he suddenly felt a little dizzy. As he closed his eyes, he let go of her and braced his hand on the wall. "Stop pretending! I''m not going to fall for that." Pouting, Alicia remembered how he had pushed her away once and it lit a fire inside her. She turned around and opened the door quickly. However, she was very surprised when he didn''t follow her. She spied on him out of the corner of her eye and saw him pressing his hand on his stomach while grimacing with pain. It didn''t look like he was faking it. She threw down the things in her hands and ran back, "Hey, Frederick, are you okay?" He pursed his lips and shook his head. However, he was sweating profusely. Alicia reached out to prop him up. "Don''t scare me! What''s wrong with you?" "I''m hungry and my stomach hurts." This horrible man! He was really making her life difficult. Alicia supported him and dragged him into the house. She put him on the sofa, then made him a cup of warm oat before she searched for the medicine for his gastric pain. After wiping away the sweat on his forehead, she gently massaged his forehead and said, "How are you feeling now? Do you want to go to the hospital?" Frederick closed his eyes and took a deep breath. He squeezed Alicia'' s hand, then got up to hug her and said, "It''s all right. Just let me hold you for a while." Alicia thumped against his chest. "Liar! You''re not ill!" Then, she saw that his brows knitted together when her fistsnded on his chest. It seemed that he hadn''t regained his strength yet. She had never seen him so weak. He had yet to recover fully from the incident the night before. Alicia inadvertently softened and sighed. "Don''t force yourself! Are you really alright?" He shook his head wearily while still holding her. Once again, he leaned his head on her shoulder. "I''m fine. It''s an old problem. I just need to rest for a while. In the past, when my business was still in its infancy, I would only eat when I had time to spare. When I was working, I rarely stopped to eat or I would just simply grab a quick bite before continuing to work. I neglected my health in the past. I haven''t had this gastric pain in a long while. Back then, I would just ignore it, but it''s nice to have someone care for me now." "Don''t fool yourself. I don''t feel sorry for you!" Alicia grumbled but didn''t push him away. When it came to Frederick, it was a love-hate rtionship. The corner of his mouth twitched upwards as he said, "Make me something to eat! I''m so hungry..." "What would you like to eat?" Those words came out abruptly. Alicia blushed and pinched herself. She scolded herself in her heart, "Why did you say that!" Frederick continued to act weak and did not expose her, he answered, "I don''t mind anything, really."T¨ºxt belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Since she really thought he was starving, she didn''t hesitate. After making sure that he wasfortable, she went into the kitchen. Knowing that he couldn''t ingest much due to the gastric pain, she made him a vegetable soup with the pressure cooker. By the time she finished cooking and brought the soup out, Frederick had fallen asleep on the sofa. He looked a little haggard and exhausted. Alicia didn''t want to wake him so instead, she covered him with a nket. Then she sat down and watched him for a long time. Back in the kitchen, Alicia made herself a meal. She kept the soup warm for him. Thoughts were running through her mind. In this unfamiliar city, Frederick was still a special person to her. Returning to the living room, Alicia put her hand on Frederick''s forehead. She was relieved to know that his temperature was normal. As she got up and was about to leave, Frederick''s eyelids fluttered open. Therefore, she helped him to sit up and put a pillow behind him. "You''re awake. Are you feeling better? I''ve made you some soup. Let''s have some." After testing the temperature of the soup, Alicia brought it to him. Frederick rubbed his fingers and said, "My hands are numb." Alicia rolled her eyes at him, yet continued to scoop the soup. She blew on it and brought the spoon to his mouth. Frederick narrowed his eyes and watched her. That moment, he was ovee el by a sense of happiness that he had never had before. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org He finished the whole bowl of soup. In addition to the nap earlier, he felt instantly recharged. Alicia was cleaning up and putting the dishes away. She asked casually, "Have you had enough? Does your stomach still hurt?" Frederick felt rxed and at ease. He replied without any hesitation, "Yes, I''m fine now." "Then leave! It''s gettingte. It''s time for me to rest!" It was as if she had dumped a bucket of ice-cold water over his head. "Ally..." "Are you breaking your promise? If so, I will ignore you in the future!" Her words made Frederick raise his hands immediately to surrender. He got up from the soda. "Fine, fine! I will leave." Frederick marched to the front door sluggishly. Once he was outside, the door was shut in his face. He paced back and forth in front of the door for a long while. Inside the house, Alicia also peered at him a few times. After he finished his work for the day, Frederick had nothing nned for the night. He made a phone order for a bouquet of roses. He was on the phone with Alicia when he walked out of the florist with the roses in his hand. "I know where the Lovely Scent is. See you soon." Frederick walked happily to his car and drove off. Behind him, Danica who had juste out of the cafe, saw him. She thought in disbelief, "Wasn''t he busy and on a business trip?" She hailed a taxi and followed after him. While on the road, she kept calling his number. "Where are you? Let''s have dinner tonight. You did say you are going to give me a chance! You can''t go back on your words." "Danica, please forget what happened in the cold storage. I was freezing at the time. I don''t remember what I said. Chet has already told you what I meant to say. I am busy. If it''s about work, you can ask Doris for help." Before Danica could react, he hung up the call. She stared dully at the phone and muttered to herself. "No! No!" How could he treat her like this? "Miss, should I stop?" Alicia? Why Alicia again! Chapter 449 Chapter 449 Danica couldn''t believe her eyes. She cursed angrily in a low voice, "B*tch! Don''t you already have enough?" After what had happened, how could Alicia still be in the picture? Danica was fuming with anger. The driver subconsciously stepped on the brakes and turned to look at her. "Miss, is that your man? Nowadays, mistresses are getting braver. How shameful. Everyone is looking at everyone else''s spouses. These people should go to hell.T¨ºxt belongs to N?velDrama.Org. "You should always keep your eyes on your man. Look at how beautiful she is. You should dress up as well, even if you''re old." The driver was looking out of the window when he said that with indignation. When he retracted his sight and turned to look at Danica, her face had turned pale. "It''s none of your business. Just drive!" On the street, Frederick was nuzzling Alicia''s neck while holding her in his arms. "You smell amazing. Why do you always like toe here recently?" She leaned back, giggled and pushed him away. "Don''t y the fool! Didn''t you say you just happened to pass by when you''re out on an errand? I thought it would be easier if I pick a ce you''re familiar with to meet up, that''s all." Initially, she was there to help her aunt for a while. However, he had been quite persistent in meeting her recently. For the moment, Alicia didn''t dare to tell him about Freya''s identity because she was afraid that he would take advantage of her. In the shop, after sending off her customer, Freya raised her gaze and saw the two of them. She was stunned for a moment. Then she noticed the Rolls-Royce that was parked nearby. She could tell from his outfit and taste that he was not an ordinary person. Why did he look so familiar? Freya stared nkly for a moment as Alicia straightened herself up. She pushed Frederik away, raised her hand and said, "Aunt Freya, I''ll choose the perfume on another day. I have a date today." She winked at Freya and gestured to the person next to her. As soon as she heard Alicia addressing her in such a way, Freya knew what she meant and smiled instantly. "Okay, Miss nchard. Do as you please? Not too happy to be pushed away, Frederick hugged Alicia affectionately and greeted Freya with a nod. "Let''s go! Aren''t we going to have dinner?" Seeing that he was getting impatient, Alicia was afraid that he would do something inappropriate and embarrass her in front of her aunt. As she tried to push him away, she handed him her bag and gave him a re. "Let''s have Western food. I want steak." "Sounds like a good idea." Frederick walked Alicia to the car and opened the car door for her. He was attentive and considerate. Freya watched as the car pulled away, pondering. In a taxi not far away, Danica decided to tail after them. Frederick chose avish restaurant at the top of a five-star hotel. They had a bird''s-eye view of the entire cityscape. It was quite a romantic atmosphere. Alicia was feeling a little chilly, so they chose the table next to a window instead of sitting outside. After ordering their steaks, they chatted for a while. Then, Frederick held her hand and said, "Ally, do you have any misunderstandings about me? When can we go back to being husband and wife?" Alicia didn''t let him in her house and even changed the way she addressed him. He felt that something was still not right. "It''s only been a few days and you can''t take it anymore? Although we still interact with each other, I can''t let you in yet. I am still angry." This time, it would take at least a month for her to forgive him. He had refused to even listen to her when he misunderstood her with Jeremy. Inparison to that, she was already very polite to him. Alicia wanted to pull her hand back, but Frederick sped it in his palm and was toying with it. "Then, please calm down fast! Next time, no walking away when we quarrel. And no going separate way even when we are angry with each other. Ally, I don''t want to leave any chance for anyone to take advantage." "Do you remember the clothes you bought me, Frederick?" Recently, she had been more observant of him. She hadn''t found anything wrong. In the past, she never thought of checking his phone. However, these days when they met up, she would lean over to see his phone. Frederick didn''t try to be evasive nor conceal anything. Since she learned about perfume recently, she had be more sensitive to fragrances. She could tell that he had not been close to any other woman. Alicia felt everything seemed to be genuine. However, why did she see them being so intimate at that time? Moreover, it was obvious that Frederick and Danica were differentpared to her and Jeremy. There was no hatred between them. Even if there was no love left, they had been a couple in the past Furthermore, based on her observations, Danica must have sacrificed a lot and cared a lot for him, for him to treat her differently. "Clothes? What clothes?" For a moment, Frederick couldn''t recall what she was talking about. "The ones that I cut up and threw away..." She thought she saw it on someone else, too. ???? "What''s wrong? Do you regret it? I thought the cofor suited you. Anyway, I bought out the entire brand, so it would not be on the market for the public. If you really like it, could try asking for it again. If I had known earlier, I woul@have asked them to send the whole collection to you, for you to vent your anger." Speaking of which, who would have thought that she would cut it up and dispose of it? The clothes would just go to waste if they weren''t in her size. Frederick bought out the brand because he thought women liked to be unique. "Such a waste!" Alicia clicked her tongue. She asked puzzledly, "Will the clothes be sold to someone else?" "Unless the shop didn''t want to do business anymore. I have reserved the clothes. How would he dare sell them to others? Why are you asking about it so suddenly?" Alicia thought that perhaps it was just a coincidence. After all, it wasn''t impossible to find clothes of the same style but from different brands. In addition, she only saw it from afar the other day. Seeing that he''d replied so offhandedly, Alicia didn''t query further. Sheughed and teased, "Why else? Are you stupid?" Frederick was surprised. He thought that women would only act that way when they didn''t have anything good to wear. He made up his mind and said, "Let''s go shopping after this. I''ll buy you more clothes." Alicia smiled and did not say anything else. When the waiter brought their food, they clinked their sses and sipped their drinks. They enjoyed the rest of the meal at leisure. Danica didn''t know why she had followed them. She went in and ordered a take-out. She was hiding from sight while she waited and watched Frederick and Alicia chatting away happily inside, their eyes on each other most of the time. "What a little foodie!" Frederick saw some sauce on the corner of Alicia''s mouth and raised his hand to help her wipe it off, "You'' re the most voracious woman I''ve ever seen." "Why? Are you scared of me wasting all your money on food?" Alicia smiled while looking at him. She smacked her lips as Frederick fed her a piece of mutton. At the door, Danica saw such a sweet scene the moment she looked back. When her mind was in a daze, a familiar figure suddenly entered her sight. She leaned back against the huge flower pot nearby and took out her mobile phone. She lowered her head and let her hair fall forward to shield her face. Chapter 450 Chapter 450 Soon, an impatient and immature voice was heard, "I told you, I''m on a diet. I can''t eat anything greasy or spicy. Why did you have to bring me here?" "Darling, don''t say that! Mr. rk has brought his wife along and they want to meet you. Let''s just spend half an hour with them. He''s a family person. This is a huge contract. Can you please help me? "Alright! Now give me a smile. Once the contract is signed, I will buy you a Hermes bag, okay?" "Since you''re both women, you can entertain his wife with small talk, right?" "His flight is at eleven o''clock. We just have to hold on until it''s half-past nine. It''s just for a while. This is a very famous restaurant. I''ll order some paleo dishes for you." Danica turned slowly and saw Caven ushering Hallie, who was d in a beautiful dress, towards the restaurant. In a sh of inspiration, she picked up her phone. She quickly dialed a phone number and went into the elevator with her head down. Alicia and Frederick had an enjoyable meal. She fed Frederick the dessert and nced at the little food left on the table. She was satisfied, as she didn''t want to waste any food. If there was still a lot of food left, she would''ve asked to take away the leftovers. "Are you full? Would you like some yogurt?" Knowing she liked to have some after a heavy dinner, Frederick ordered her a box of yogurt. However, they had not touched it yet. Alicia shook her head while smiling. "I can''t eat another bite! Get the bill while I use the washroom. Remember to keep the yogurt for me. Don''t leave it behind and waste it." "Okay." Alicia got up and walked away with her mobile phone in hand. When she reached the stairs, she found a yellow sign in front of the toilet door stating that it was under maintenance. The sign said to use the washroom on the second floor instead. Since it was the only washroom on that floor and the elevators were upied, she took the stairs to the second floor. As there were guest rooms upstairs, the flooryout was slightly different. She huffed a breath and followed the signs. She finally found the restroom at the corner. She had just took a few steps when she suddenly heard strange noises, followed by the sound of heavy breathing. "Oh, yes!" Reflexively, Alicia stopped and pondered, "What is that sound?" The next second, a man''s hoarse voice could be heard, "I miss you so much, Darling." Realization hit and Alicia blushed. She wondered, "Could it be a tryst? She turned around to leave but stopped abruptly, as she really needed to use the washroom. She decided to turn back. She was just about to cough to indicate her presence when she heard a male voice, "Shh, lower your voice! Go to your room. I''lle find youter." Alicia''s jaw dropped as the hairs on her body stood on end. She frowned and thought. "Why did that voice sound so familiar?" Subconsciously, Alicia took a step forward and stuck her head around the corner. A familiar face shed before her and in an instant, her entire body froze. Wasn''t that Howard Fisher? Wasn''t he Daisy''s husband? Although she had only met him once, she had a deep impression of the pale, slender man. Not sure if she was right, Alicia focused her gaze on the two men. They were both wearing suits. One man had his back to her with his hand at the other man''s waist Alicia waspletely dumbfounded for a moment. It was as if she was struck by lightning. Howard lowered his head after recognizing Alicia and said, "Oh, no! I know her! She seems to have recognized me. When did she..." Instantly, the man opposite him withdrew his hand and straightened his suit. He lowered his voice and said, "It''s okay, go. I''ll distract her." "She seems to being over," Howard said again. Suddenly, the man opposite him said loudly, "Peter, don''t make me practice your lines with you again. It''s weird!" Calling out a random name, Caven signaled to him and then quickly turned around, blocking the other man from her sight so he could leave promptly. Caven''s expression remained indifferent when he turned around and saw Alicia. On the other hand, Alicia''s eyes widened as she was taken aback. Howard took the opportunity and ran out. Caven did not expect that the person behind him was someone he knew too. His expression changed drastically. Alicia was in utter disbelief. "Mr. Lance, what a coincidence!" Alicia was not a fool to not realize what was going on. She smiled. "No wonder you seemed familiar. I see it was you, Mr. Lance. Was that a friend of yours? Is he an actor? What an odd ce to rehearse. It gave me such a fright!" No matter if she believed it or not, her saying so was to give him a way out. No matter how flustered he was, Caven knew that he should just go along with whatever she said. "Did you mean Peter? He''s a junior of mine from school. He''s an amateur actor who came in for an audition. He was nervous and asked me to help him rehearse. Since it was a tough role for him, I was just helping him out." As he exined, Caven gradually calmed down. After all, it was not the first time that such an incident happened. Since Frederick and Hallie were also estranged, he wasn''t very concerned. Even if Alicia were to tell Hallie, that woman might not necessarily believe her. Moreover, Alicia was pretending to be ignorant and turning a blind eye. "No wonder! Then, you must be upied. I just need to use the washroom." Alicia pointed to the direction of the washroom awkwardly. Whether the other man was Howard or not, she was not in the mood to pursue the issue further. She hurried into thedies room. In the meantime, Danica had changed into a staff'' s uniform as she pondered how to catch up to the two of them. Unexpectedly, the two hade up one after another. Holding the key to the room that Caven had registered in his name, she opened the guest room. Then she pretended to mop the floor while waiting for Caven to arrive. She deliberately bumped into Caven and prieked him on the back of his hand. "I''m so sorry. Sir, are you alright?"T¨ºxt belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Wearing a face mask as disguise, Danica apologized but simultaneously caught hold of Caven when he swayed. Before he spoke, Caven felt a little dizzy. Danica said, "Is something wrong, Sir? Are you unwell?" Fearing that her voice would be recognized, she lowered the timbre of her voice. Howard, who was in the room and was keeping a lookout. When he saw what was happening, he ran out anxiously, "Dar... What''s wrong? Are you okay? I know him. Help me get him into my room to rest!" When Danica heard someone open a room door for her, she couldn''t help but be delighted, "Of course. I''ll help you out!" Then, the two of them worked together to help the unconscious Caven into the room. Chapter 451 Chapter 451 The two rooms were not far from each other. When they entered the room, Howard knelt on the bed and wiped Caven''s face with a towel. Danica thought he seemed to care about Caven very much, to the point that it made her skin crawl. However, she didn''t know that man. She stared at him. She could not let him ruin her n. "I don''t know if he''s had too much to drink. Mrs. Lance must be worried sick. I''ll inform her that he''s here in this room. How should I address you, Sir? In case Mrs. Lance asks," Danica said. It suddenly urred to Howard that Hallie was still downstairs. When he thought of Alicia as well, Howard suddenly stood up. "I suddenly remembered that I have a meeting to attend. Since his wife is here, please inform her about this. I have to go." Howard lowered his head and shouted to Caven, "Peter, are you okay? I need to leave now." He purposely used the alias Caven used before just to be sure. Caven opened his eyes slightly. Caven was obviously weak and sluggish, and he said, "Well, I''m tired. I feel like throwing up." Seeing that he was conscious, Howard turned and walked out the door. Danica looked at the man on the bed. Her eyes shed brightly. She hadn''t expected the drug Lindsay gave her to be so effective. Then, she picked up a small bottle and put it near the head of the bed. She closed the door and walked out quickly. Alicia took a while to calm down in the washroom. She was sure that she had not mistaken. At that moment, she quickly realized why a man like Caven, who was from such a family background, didn''t care about Hallie''s reputation? And the reason he married her so brazenly? It turned out that he didn''t like women at all! Since he didn''t like women, it didn''t matter who he married. In addition, Hallie was a woman who could cut anyone down with just her influence and power. An ordinary man probably couldn''t stand her temperament. Suddenly, she also understood why she had had a bizarre feeling the first time she saw Howard! That man wasn''t just neat and tidy. There was also a feminine air around him. It was no wonder he was considerate and careful, as if he had no love for Daisy. It would be strange if they were actually in love with one another. Alicia tapped her forehead. Her mind was in a whirl. What was the story? Two men in love with each other? Both cheating men were also married almost at the same time. Daisy was even pregnant. How could the two men pretend as if there was nothing between the two of them? How could that be? Should she tell Daisy? Alicia sat in the bathroom for a long time. She felt miserable. Frederick was downstairs. After waiting for a while, Frederick began to feel she was taking too long. He yed with his phone and sent her a message, "Are you okay? Did you fall into the toilet bowl?" The message from Frederick made here to her senses. She replied, "The washroom was under maintenance. I''m upstairs. I will head back down immediately." Alicia recollected her thoughts and stood up. She washed her hand and freshened up quickly. Her phone buzzed and she saw a new message. "Come to Room 3608. I have a surprise for you. Love, Frederick" Without noticing that the message was sent from an unknown number, Alicia walked over to the room in huge strides. She was puzzled when she got close to the room. "Huh? Why didn''t he send me the message on the messenger app?" She wanted to confirm the message again. However, the moment she lowered her head, she saw a slender shadow on the ground approaching from behind her. There was a stick-like object in the woman''s hand. By then, it was toote. With no time to evade, Alicia fell to the ground when she was struck. However, she managed to soften the impact by going limp, after all, she had been a dance student before. She caught a faint fragrance the next second. Then, she felt herself being dragged into a room and thrown to the ground. She heard her assant walk away. There was the sound of a bottle opening. Then, a strong fragrance permeated the air. Alicia was lying on her stomach, so she instinctively used one of her arms to cover her nose. At the same time, she grabbed the small hairpin on her head without alerting her assant. She lifted her eyelids lightly and caught sight of a pair of men''s cks and a woman''s leather shoes. Content Alicia''s hair was draped over her eyes. As Danica was too nervous, she hadn''t realized that she did not use all of her strength when she hit Alicia nor realized that Alicia was actually awake. She took Alicia''s phone and used it to text Frederick, "Hubby, Room 3608. Help me!" Then, she took out the man''s cell phone and typed a message for Hallie, "Come to Room 3608. I''ve a surprise for you." After crafting the text messages, she did another checking and then sent the one on Alicia''s phone. Then, she put Alicia''s phone down and went over to send the other one on the man''s phone. While she was putting the man''s phone back, Alicia rolled over and stabbed the woman''s calf with her hairpin. Then, Alicia turned and stood up. "Argh!" With a scream, Danica copsed onto the edge of the bed. After the incident at the office thest time, Frederick had someone coat the hairpin with an anesthetic. No matter where the needle pierced, it would have an immediate effect on the whole body.N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. After taking a closer look, Alicia found that the man on the bed was actually Caven. As for the woman, she was wearing a staff uniform that was obviously too big for her size. She also wore a mask. "Who are you? Why do you want to harm me?" asked Alicia. Danica could not move and her eyes were full of shock, but she could not speak. Seeing this, Alicia went forward and pulled down her mask She was stunned when she saw that it was Danica. Danica struggled to avoid eye contacts. Her hair had alsoe undone. The smell in the room was getting stronger and stronger. When Alicia was about to leave, her feet gave way and she fell to her knees. In despair, she realized she should cover her mouth and nose, but it was toote. Suddenly, Alicia too fell to the ground. By then, the man on the bed showed clear signs of waking up. Turning around, Alicia crawled towards the door slowly, "Help...¡± Due to the fragrance, Danica also seemed to regain consciousness. She tried her best to roll out of bed to leave the room. Frederick began to feel a little anxious after waiting for so long. He had already left the restaurant and was about to go looking for Alicia when he received her message. He rushed to the room and saw her crawling on the floor as soon as he opened the door. There was a man and a woman in the room. Since Danica''s face was shielded by her hair, he didn''t notice it was her. Instead, he rushed to Alicia and held her up. "Ally! Are you okay?" Shaking her head, Alicia instinctively stretched out her hand in an attempt to cover Frederick''s nose and said, "Quick, get me out of here. It''s terrible!" Frederick didn''t know what was going on, he could only carry her up first. Chapter 452 Chapter 452 "Frederick..." Simrly, Danica saw Frederick. She also reached out her hand as if she had seen her savior. However, because she''d been administered with anesthetic, coupled with the effects of the medication, her voice was almost inaudible though she''d used all the strength she had. Frederick vaguely heard someone calling him, but he ignored itpletely. With Alicia in his arms, he hurried out the door. "Don''t worry, I''ll get you to the hospital right away!" Danica heard him saying to Alicia. Frederick had just taken two steps when Alicia started snuggling into his embrace. She threw her arms around his neck and kept on kissing and grinding against him. It seemed that she couldn''t hold herself back any longer and was going to take her clothes off. "Hubby, it''s difficult to bear. I can''t take it anymore!" Frederick grabbed her hand tightly and instantly understood what was going on! He grabbed a waiter at the corridor and rented the nearest room. As soon as heid her on the bed, Alicia started rolling around, her forehead covered in sweat. Frederick had just gotten a cold towel when he saw that Alicia was already half-naked. Her eyes were narrowed and she was panting. She kept grinding against him. She whimpered. How had she managed to get drugged in such a short period of time? Frederick suddenly thought of something, but he slowlyforted her and said softly, "Ally, do you know who I am?" "Hubby, Frederick, I want..." The moment she called out his name, Frederick sealed her lips with his. She''d already neglected him for many days. How could he resist her? He picked her up and headed into the bathroom. Danica, who was also feeling the effects of the medication, could only watch as Frederick carried Alicia away. He''dpletely ignored her, and she was filled with rage and hatred. Her body didn''t feel very sensitive, but there was a strong aroma that she couldn''t ignore. Soon, Caven, who was on the bed, woke up. Then, he growled like a beast as he unfastened his belt. His mind was a little fuzzy, but he instinctively felt a burning desire and desperately wanted to vent it out. He felt as if he was driven by something. He walked towards Danica and quickly pressed his body against Danica''s. After Hallie saw off the clients downstairs, she looked at her mobile phone. She slowly finished drinking the little milk that was left over before getting up. "What surprise has he prepared this time? Don''t tell me he''s left in a hurry again and left some useless roses as an apology!" She muttered to herself. At the thought of this, Hallie was a little angry! He was so busy every day and didn''t spend time with her during their honeymoon. In addition, he wasn''t usually proactive either! He was also stingy! He only knew how to make empty promises! He''d barely gotten her any gifts! He knew how to sweet-talk, but he was even better at nitpicking! She was already so slim, and her figure was close to perfect. Yet he''d stillined that she was fat and that her skin wasn''t smooth enough? He''d alsoined that she smelled? There was something wrong with his eyes! So was his nose! She didn''t know how pretty his ex-girlfriend looked to make him into such a fussy man. As Hallie walked along leisurely, she kept muttering to herself. "This is thest time! If you''re perfunctory to me again, I will never forgive you!" "This time, I must choose a limited edition bag. I won''t ept the bag if it''s worth less than 500,000 dors. At least I can still post on my social media to show off..." At the thought of those other girls who would envy her, she suddenly felt so lucky. It was worthwhile for her to endure his cold treatment all this while. Once she posted the picture of the bag on her social media, won''t those people envy her to death? Just as she was feeling delighted, a shrill female voice rang out in the corridor. In an instant, the corridor seemed to have trembled. Some of the rooms'' doors opened and the waiters working on the other side of the corridor also ran over. "What''s that sound?" "What happened?" At this time, another rough male voice was heard shouting. Everyone focused their eyes on one direction unanimously. Hallie''s sight also fell on that clear room number te. "3608?" n¨¦ She rushed over quickly with a few big steps. The door was half-closed. Once she pushed the door open, the image on the floor was simply unsightly. The man looked like he was almost riding on the woman''s body and their posture looked extremely ugly! A scream came from the door as Hallie rushed in with a few strides. She smashed them violently using her bag. "B*stard! You shameless b*tch! You dirty wh*re! How dare you seduce my husband!" "You animal! B*stard, how could you do this to me?"Content from N?velDr(a)ma.Org. "SI*t! B*tch! You''re disgusting!" Hallie didn''t expect to see the scene of Caven and Danica together. She exploded with anger as she kicked and punched them. At this time, there wasn''t a trace of the aroma in the room anymore. It had been reced with a strong, ambiguous smell, as well as the scent of blood. The floor was in a mess, and Danica was in so much pain that she curled into a ball. The man had alsoe back to his senses. He lifted his pants, stooped his body and shouted. "Don''t me me! She seduced me! I don''t know how this happened either!" "It''s all because of this b*tch! Halley, look! It''s her!" "I don''t know why either. I couldn''t control myself..." "Stop hitting me!" Hallie wasn''t aware that Danica''s posture and state on the floor were not quite usual. She was livid and filled with extreme fury. She just continued to punch and kick. The door had been closed, but there were still people congregating outside the door. All kinds ofughter and hot discussions were happening. "Is she a mistress? Were they having an affair?" "It looked like they were having so much fun! A woman would do anything for love and money! I think I saw blood too." "That man is a pervert, isn''t he? Why was he acting like that?" "His wife is so beautiful! How dare he mess around with a waitress?" "It''s a trend to do some roley nowadays, isn''t it? Maybe that''s exactly the kind of thing they like! I bet his wife wasn''t willing to do it!" "That''s why I said he is a pervert! I wonder if he is doomed?" The other people all burst intoughter. At this moment, in another room, the drug''s effects had worn off. However, Alicia wasn''t able to push Frederick away. "That''s enough. I''m fine already..." "To be on the safe side, let''s do it again!" Alicia didn''t know how long she had been tormented. When they were finally done, the room was filled with silence. Alicia''s cheeks were filled with colour, and her body was weak. Frederick gave her a gentle kiss on her cheek as he helped wipe her down bit by bit. Then, he helped her put on her clothes and asked, "What the h*ll is going on?" "If I said Danica wanted to harm me, would you believe me?" Frederick gently stroked the corner of her red and swollen lips. His heart skipped a beat, but he still nodded. Then, Alicia roughly told him the whole story. He hugged her tightly and broke into a cold sweat after hearing what happened to her. He couldn''t help but kiss her forehead. "Fortunately, you reacted quickly! You said that Caven is actually gay? She wanted you and Caven to..." So that other woman in the room was Danica? And she was the one who''d sent the message out? No wonder she''d addressed him as ''Hubby'' again. Since when had Danica been this evil? She was also a woman, how could she... She was too cruel! "It''s my fault that you got into trouble!" Alicia almost fell into another person''s scheme just by taking a trip to the washroom. Frederick suddenly felt really useless. He picked up his mobile phone and called Chet. Chapter 453 Chapter 453 Frederick helped Alicia up and wrapped his suit jacket around her. "Are you okay? Let''s go home!" "Okay!" Although Alica still felt a little weak, she was just like Frederick. She was not used to spending the night outside unless she had no other choice, even if it was a luxury hotel! Fortunately, she was with him and also brought her mobile phone with her when she left home. Thinking of the drug''s strong effect from earlier, Alicia still shuddered at the thought of it. Simrly, Frederick felt the same way, too. After they walked out of the room, Frederick carried her in his arms. "Hubby? There''s no need to do this! I can walk!" She felt so embarrassed to be carried out like this! "Don''t move! If you don''t want to draw others'' attention, hide your face! It''s faster this way!" At this moment, the entire corridor was already quiet. As soon as Frederick finished speaking, Alicia also gave up on struggling and quietly curled up in his arms. Soon, they got out of the hotel. They returned to the car and Frederick drove them home. After they returned home, he prepared hot water for her and they bathed together. "How do you feel? Are you feeling any difort? Are you sure you don''t need to go to the hospital?" Alicia wrapped a towel around herself and shook her head while blushing. This time, he''d gotten lucky and got to break his abstinence earlier. Seeing how crazy he was in the hotel, she estimated it must have been tough for him to hold backtely. When she thought of how Danica was trying to get in between them using such a degrading manner, it probably meant that Frederick still did not favor her. That was why Danica was so afraid of Alicia! Most of the doubts in her heart suddenly dissipated. Alicia threw her arms around Frederick''s neck. "Hubby..." They definitely couldn''t allow others a chance to get in between them! "Yeah?" Frederick hugged her agitatedly and pressed his forehead against hers. "You''re not mad at me anymore?" "That''s another matter altogether. It''s just like you said, as long we''re still staying in the same house and we''re still married, then you''re still my husband!" It was a silent concession to him staying with her. Alicia rxed into his embrace before saying, "Do you think we should tell them about Caven and Howard? Why did I have to be the one to run into them? I think I even heard them... doing it! Hubby, would you like men?" Alicia recalled that matter and could not help but feel a chill run down her spine. It was not that she discriminated against it, but she was somewhat incapable of epting it. The thing that she could not understand the most was why he married a woman when he was gay. Since he got married, why was he still seeing another man? Was he fond of men or women? Or perhaps, he wanted both? Personally, she couldn''t take it. It just felt too strange. Frederick pinched her cheek, his expression darkening. "Do I look like I would?" Although he wasn''t very fond of women before, it seemed like he had never had that kind of thoughts towards guys either. He almost puked when he thought about it. However, he really did not expect that Caven was gay. After all, he looked masculine and the Lance family itself was running fitness club businesses. His appearance and temperament were all so manly. He had a good body figure and his muscles were faintly visible, too. One could easily tell that he often did strength training. "The possibility of getting a sexually transmitted disease from that is too high! Life is wonderful and I value my life very much!" As Frederick said this, he lowered his head and kissed her lips a few times sneakily. "We have no right to judge other people''s choices! If Hallie wants to die, no one can stop her. Considering her temper, we can''t guarantee that she would react kindly to us informing her! We also can''t be too sure about your colleague either! However, for the sake of safety, we could still remind her whenever necessary! No matter how bad the rtionship is between a husband and wife, they''re still much more intimatepared to strangers. Didn''t you say that they still looked very affectionate? Thus, they won''t necessarily appreciate it! However, no secret in the world can be kept hidden forever. Gay men will never be interested in women. For example, if you were to tell me to get with a man, I''d rather die from abstinence. In fact, I''ve had to go boxing every day recently..." What he meant was that she''d been holding back on him. "Therefore, even if he was bisexual, a man''s energy is limited. If he gives it to a man, he''ll naturally give lesser to the woman! A smart woman will catch up on it quickly!" Seeing that Frederick deliberately acted pitifully, Alicia poked his chest hard. "Pervert! Is this that only thing on your mind?" It hadn''t even been a month yet! Surely he wasn''t asking her to go find out the frequency of other couples doing the deed? "There''s a result on the Western City matter. Even Grandma won''t be able to say anything anymore! Ally, let''s go home. We need to prepare for our wedding, don''t we?" Frederick took her hand and gave it a kiss. Before that, he still needed to settleContent from N?velDr(a)ma.Org. Danica''s matterpletely. He really didn''t expect that she would be so horrible. She was so pervasive! How had she managed t utilize the time gap of Alicia going to the bathroom in the middle of a meal? It''s hard to imagine! Did her life consist of stalking the both of them 24/7? met "Let''s wait for these three months to pass. Won''t we giving others an excuse to talk if we were to return now? It''ll put Grandma in a hard position too. It doesn''t really matter anyway. Hubby, let''s not fight over Jeremy and Danica anymore, okay? I won''t meet up with him personally anymore, and you should stay away from Danica as well. Is that okay?" Speaking of this matter, Alicia suddenly remembered the reason Jeremy came to look for her was to talk about his love affairs with other women. Out of the blue, she suddenly recalled a scary scene. She recalled Frederick walking into the dark alley with Danica in his arms while they kissed each other. There was also sneaky and strange air around them. However, if that was real, why did he abandon Danica and carry her away instead today? This was like two paradoxical results! It didn''t make any sense at all! What was actually going on? "Of course! I won''t interact with her anymore in the future! Tomorrow, I will get someone to warn her! From now on, you must be careful at all times!" What could he do to protect her? Suddenly, Frederick felt that it was beyond his reach. He''d even arranged for bodyguards to protect her, but would he have to get them to stick around round-the-clock? Alicia spoke before he could say anything else. "She must be very dissatisfied! Why do you have to be so popr? These are all women''s tactics! I think she must have learnt her lesson this time and won''t daydream anymore." After all, Frederick had personallye to the scene and abandoned her in person. If something like this had happened to someone else, they''d be heartbroken! Anyway, she probably wasn''t doing too well with the situation with Caven. Hallie wouldn''t let her off the hook so easily! As Alicia thought of this, she realized that there were too many shameless people around her. "However, that incense really was amazing! It was intense and short. It onlysted for about five minutes. It''s just enough time to climb two flights of stairs! I was lucky enough to be able to escape because I noticed her shadow. Otherwise, we''d probably..." That would have been the end of them! Chapter 454 Chapter 454 With a shock, Alicia couldn''t help butment.This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. How powerful was love? When she''d been with Jeremy, Lindsay had tried her best to break them apart. Now that she was with Frederick, Danica was also acting like a lunatic! And why were they all trying to ruin her? Alicia thought of something out of the blue. She had to admit that it was a smart move! Back then, wasn''t it because Jeremy saw the scene where she was in bed with Frederick that he became partial to Lindsay? Then, he started to dislike her and ridiculed her in all aspects. A man''s inferiorityplex had nothing to do with his character. Whether they were good or bad, they still cared about it. On second thought, Alicia could also understand because she also cared about it! The next second, Frederick said something unexpected. "I will not change! I hope that you will only belong to me from the beginning to the end. It bothers me to see you with another man... However, I don''t have a one-track mind and I am not unreasonable. What I love is not your pure body! Even if something happened to you, it is also because I did not protect you well enough! Compared to losing you, this is not a big deal at all! I might not be able to ept it immediately, but I believe I''ll make the right choice with time. I don''t want you to get hurt in any way!" As Frederick stroked her hair, his gaze became soft. "However, I''m not a god either. I can''t predict or foresee the future. I also have weaknesses and vulnerabilities like any other human being! I will be bothered by certain things, feel emotional over some things and I might lose control too. Ally, I''ve always felt that I''m powerful. However, I recently realized that I can''t protect you at all!" It was the first time she heard Frederick sound so lost and unconfident. In the dark night, Alicia smiled like an enchantress. "No, you are the best! I have never met a man that''s better and more outstanding than you! You are right to say that it''s not appropriate to entrust your own life to others. That is why I am trying my best to protect myself. Moreover, I do not want to be a burden to you! I do have a one-track mind, though! If you were to do anything to betray me, I wouldn''t care whether you had your reasons, or whether you were a willing party. You''re a man, and you have to protect yourself!" Although Alicia said that, she too actually had the same standard in her mind. After all, the future was long and unforeseen surprises were everywhere. Just like on this day, she had never dreamt that Danica would use such a tactic on her. It was so sudden as well! Could it be that she had also used the same tactic on him and that was why there were those misunderstandings? This sudden realization also shed by in an instant. Such a suspicion caused her to have a headache. Alicia smiled charmingly and decided to let nature take its course. Frederick chuckled. Their heart-to-heart conversation put Frederick in a good mood. He pinched her chin dotingly, "Fine! We''ll leave it at that this time!" Alicia giggled. They cuddled for a while on the bed before Aliciaid on his body and fell asleep in a daze. The next day, Frederick sent her to work personally. He kept an eye on her briefly before he left for thepany. As soon as he entered his office, he picked up the phone, "The meeting will be postponed for an hour!" Following that, Chet walked in. "Did you get the things I asked you to?" Chet handed him a USB. "Everything you want is in there. It''s a little... hard on the eyes." Frederick plugged it in and Chet exined. "It must have been a spur-of-the-moment thing! I checked the surveince footage. Miss Randolph must have identally bumped into you at the flower shop and followed you all the way there! The bodyguards saw that you were with Miss nchard. They didn''t follow you in because they were afraid of interrupting you two. They had been waiting outside the hotel the entire time! Miss Randolph went in for a while and came out again! It was rush hour and the two of you were together. I didn''t expect her to be this insane and took the risk to cause trouble at that time. I don''t know when she followed you back and even changed her clothes. Perhaps she randomly came up with this and rushed to prepare. She had totally forgotten to avoid appearing on some CCTVs!" Chet took a deep breath. He looked at Frederick before continuing. "It seems that she got a taste of her own medicine! There are rumours flying around the hotel that a man... Hallie even beat her up! And someone got some photos of the whole thing!" Chet flipped through his phone and handed it to him. "I found a small bottle in the room. Only a little bit of something simr to Triazm, also known as ecstasy, was detected inside! I could not detect other things because of its vtility Usually, the person who uses the drug would take some antidotes in advance to avoid falling for the effect. I don''t know why Miss Randolph ended up falling for it as well! By right, the person affected would either be powerless or unconscious. However, Caven''s reaction was theplete opposite. He did not fall for it at all! Moreover, this person''s fetish is really..." He heard that she''d been bleeding and was still in the hospital! Frederick looked up and said, "He''s gay, and it''s not a fetish. Maybe he took something else before that." After all, if he were truly interested in men, his actions weren''t out of the ordinary. The person behind the drug is truly a genius! The effects were on point! There was a difference between men and women and the time gap did not differ much either! As for Danica, she was probably under Alicia''s anesthetic, which affected the medicine''s effectiveness! After thinking it through, Frederick solved all of these doubts! "What?" Chet eximed and couldn''t help but shudder. Caven was gay? "What about the Randolph Group? Have they been up to anything recently?" Frederick asked again. "Still the same as always! There hasn''t been anything special going on recently. Speaking of Caven, I''ve thought of something. I heard some rumours about thend at Western City. Lance Group happens to be one of the shareholders of one of the troublemakers, and they have quite a number of shares! Do you think it has anything to do with the Lance family?" Their eyes met and it made Frederick wonder. "Why is it getting moreplicated? Are there many people joining hands? If this has something to do with both the Randolph family and Lance family, then Hallie should be the connection. If that were the case, why would Danica set Caven up? And the person behind this drug is also someone to watch out for!" "It still doesn''t make any sense! Are they having some internal strife? The Randolph family doesn''t have anything to fall back on though. Isn''t a n like this bound to make them lose everything?" The further they discussed, the more confused they became. Frederick raised his hand. Chapter 455 Chapter 455 If that were the case, Frederick had no choice but to get rid of all obstructions! He narrowed his eyes and sighed. That was the one thing that he didn''t want to see. However, he couldn''t put Alicia at risk. "Warn Kieran and Danica that they''d better pray nothing happens to Alicia in the future, or I''ll take it out on them! Keep an eye on them as well to make sure nothing happens. See whether we can use this time to get some spies in Randolph Group, and remember to dig up some dirt on the Randolph family as soon as possible. If anything goes wrong, remember to cut our losses. I''d rather get rid of the Randolph family than put Alicia at risk again!" It was better to remain still. However, you must also clean up the mess in the event that something happened. "I got it! I''ll arrange it as soon as possible!" Alicia paid special attention to Daisy''s state after arriving at the office. Seeing that her belly was already bulging, she suddenly didn''t know whether she should be happy or sad! The baby was innocent. If she didn''t want to keep the baby, it could only be done throughbor induction. The damage would be too great then! However, their rtionship would be even moreplicated once the baby was born. At lunch, Alicia put some food on Daisy''s te when she noticed that she hadn''t eaten much. She asked tentatively, "Why have you lost weight now that you''re pregnant? Is he treating you well? Is he happy to be a father?" "He wants a boy, but I''m most likely having a girl... I haven''t even given birth yet, but his whole family is already thinking of a second child. Alicia, I feel like I''m being used as a tool to give birth. My baby hasn''t even been born yet, but they''re already so unweing of her. Before this, he chased after me relentlessly and treated me so well. Now that I''ve gotten pregnant, he acts like he''spleted a mission and his attitude towards me haspletely cooled..." Miriam blinked as she ate. "Maybe you''re just being too sensitive? After all, pregnant women are a lot more emotional and hormonal than usual. He''s still sending you to and from work everyday, right?" "Daisy, you should have done aprehensive body examination during your pregnancy. There was nothing special, right?" Alicia asked. "Nope! Why do you ask?" Alicia gave a hollowugh. "I just saw on the news a few days ago that a pregnant woman found out she had AIDS because her husband couldn''t hold back during the pregnancy. Though I can''t say that all men are irresponsible, I think that we women should be more alert. It''s not a big deal getting hurt, but losing your life for a man is just not worth it. That''s why we really have to stay away from those yboys and men with abnormal fetishes. I also saw from the news that 80% of women got it from men. The point is that the woman was only in her twenties, and it was likely that they had to get rid of the baby! Apparently, it was because her boyfriend messed around with some guy or girl from a salon..." Alicia purposely highlighted a few key points and looked at Daisy. She didn''t know whether Daisy would be able to pick up on it. Daisy was also very clever. At the dining table, the three of themughed out loud as if they were gossiping. However, Daisy grabbed her while they were in the bathroom. Alicia roughly described what she''d seen to her. However, she kept saying that she wasn''t sure and didn''t dare to say too much. "Daisy, I don''t know if I got a good look, and I hesitated to tell you. If you hadn''t asked, I wouldn''t have told you like this. Since you''re pregnant, I think you''re still safe. Whatever it is, your healthes first!" Alicia held Daisy''s hand tightly and said. "I know that it''s not good to talk about other people''s personal matters, and I hope that I was wrong. It doesn''t matter whether or not you believe me, you can just treat it as a rumour. Whatever it is, remember to pay more attention to your body!" Daisy bit her lips and let out a bitter smile. Her heart fell. "I''ve got it. Thanks, Alicia!" She knew very well that Alicia never gossiped about other people. Whenever the others gossiped, Alicia rarely participated. Unconsciously, she reached out to touch her belly. Although the incident at the hotel didn''t make it onto the headlines, there were still some rumors that got out. All parties involved naturally knew what was going on. On this day, Alicia received a call from her aunt before she even got off work. After she finished work, she wen to Lovely Scent. She helped her out for a while and saw off the customers. Freya went to cut some fruits while Alicia answered Frederick''s phone call. "A fashion cocktail party during the weekend? Sure!" "Alright then, I won''t be cooking today! Come and pick me up after you''re done! I''m at Lovely Scent. I came over to collect some perfume and took the opportunity to look around." The smile on Alicia''s mouth still couldn''t be hidden after hanging up the phone. "Is it your boyfriend? Is it the man who oftenes to pick you up recently? He looks like he''s filthy rich! Ally, who is he? Don''t tell me you''ve be someone''s mistress?" "Aunt Freya, what are you thinking? How could I possibly be someone''s mistress? He is my husband! We are officially married and legally husband and wife! However, we haven''t had our wedding ceremony yet... It''ll be on October 10th this year!" Alicia held onto her arm and roughly told her about their situation. "It''s no wonder he looks so familiar. It turns out that he is..." He was Frederick Clements! He was the leader of the Four Great Masters of Casterwich City, the most powerfulman in Casterwich City Rumour had it that he was neither good nor evil. Though he was generally a gentleman, he wouldn''t let you go if you''d crossed the line! Freya''s eyes shined as she ate an apple. "Ally, you''re so fortunate! Does he treat you well?" "Yep! So far so good!" That night, they ordered pizza delivery and ate in the store. As they spoke, Alicia helped Freya out. She didn''t notice that the conversation basically revolved around Frederick. The moment she heard a familiar car pull up outside the store, Alicia pulled her work apron off and smiled. "I know. Why would I be offended by this? As long as you are doing fine, I don''t care about anything else! He''sing. Take this!"Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org. Freya handed a box of exquisite perfumes to her whileughing. "Miss nchard, Bulgaria''s rose essential oil will be here in two days. You can continue to handcraft your favorite perfume until you are satisfied!" "Okay! Thank you, Aunt..." Frederick entered and happened to see this scene. He stepped forward, nodded to Freya and took over Alicia''s bag. "Are you done yet?" "Yes!" Alicia nodded. She waved towards Freya and said, "Then, we''ll be leaving!" "Thank you. Pleasee again soon!" Freya watched them leave. Her gaze fell outside the window, on their tightly interlocked hands. Somethingplicated shed in her eyes. As she walked and chatted with Frederick, Alicia suddenly stopped in her tracks. Chapter 456 Chapter 456 "What''s wrong?" Frederick turned around and looked at the surroundings nervously. There was nothing out of the ordinary on the wide, empty road. Following her line of sight, he saw that the string on her shoe had loosened. She was wearing a pair of ck, fashionable highheeled sandals with a string tied around her ankle. One was obviously loose. Just as Alicia bent down, Frederick squatted down a step ahead of her and asked, "Why are you wearing such ugly shoes?" Her usually slender and sexy ankle was entangled by the ck string and looked thicker than before. "Is it ugly?" A strange feeling came from her ankle, and her toes slightly curled up as if her heart had been teased by something. "It''s not that bad! This is the most popr style for this year! If it weren''t for the fact that I can''t dress up too fancy when going to work, I would definitely use the fluffy pom pom and tassel string that came with it. It''s so d*mn cute! It''s just that it''s a bit troublesome to wear and take it off!" As Alicia spoke, she lowered her head and looked at her feet. After Frederick fastened the string for her, he tested if the string was tight enough for her, "Is it tight? Will it fall?" Alicia moved her ankle and shook her head, "It''s just right!" Alicia held his hand and nced at him from the corner of her eye, "Hubby, is it really ugly?" "Yeah, the shoes are just so- so. However, they look fine when you''re the one wearing them!" As soon as Alicia heard this, she knew how ugly the shoes were in his eyes. Thetter sentence was definitely just tofort her. She pouted her red lips and shook her head helplessly.Content from N?velDr(a)ma.Org. "It turns out that men and women can have such a big difference in their standards!" Although this was not her favorite pair of shoes, she thought they were still very sexy. It wouldn''t look weird if she matched it with a dress either. However, in his eyes, it must have been unsatisfactory! She suddenly understood why some men found themselves mistresses who looked so different from their wives! She guessed that it was not because there was something wrong with their eyes, but because they had different beauty standards! "Really? I think we have the same consistent taste in terms of choosing a person!" Frederick turned to look at her meaningfully and pecked her on the lips. Then, he opened the car door. Inside the store, Freya turned around and walked away only after she saw the vehiclepletely disappear from her sight. After the hotel''s incident, Alicia started unconsciously paying attention to her surrounding movements as well. On this day, she felt inexplicable nausea when she was at work. Her body was feeling ufortable. She didn''t know if it was due to psychological effects. At noon, she decided to take leave and to go to the hospital. "Doctor, is there something wrong with my body? Why does my chest feel so dull, like I can''t breathe? Am I able to get pregnant?" In fact, Alica had never forgotten what Frederick had said before. He hoped that they would be ready to have a baby after their wedding. Alicia was very afraid that the drug might leave side effects. As such, she had also done aprehensive physical examination! During the whole process, her breathing was tense! "Miss, have you been under too much pressuretely? There aren''t any problems with your body and there aren''t any unidentifiable substances in your blood either. You''re just a little anemic and you have a minor zinc deficiency. These are all absolutely normal. Generally, you have to be more careful with your diet. You don''t require any extra nutrition! ording to your description, it may be a psychological effect and the drug''s residual effects. Of course, it may also be an irregr reaction to certain substances such as someone''s scent, perfume, dust and so on. Each individual''s body is different. It''s possible to have some irregr reactions! In such cases, I don''t rmend that you consume medicine if it isn''t too severe. Allow plenty of fresh air toe in and drink more water to expel toxins out of your body!" Looking at her medical records, the doctor also exined further. "In addition, ording to your body''s condition, you have undergone a rtively major surgery. It would be better to have children after a one-year recovery period! If you want to get pregnant, you need to rx. Don''t be too anxious and nervous. You are still young. Your physical condition and your uterus'' condition are all very good. You can get pregnant naturally, so don''t be too impatient!" "Thank you, Doctor. It''s good that there''s nothing serious!" Alicia was finally relieved. When she walked out of the doctor''s office she feltpletely rxed and at ease! As long as there was no major problem with her body, she could live her life peacefully! Alicia took out her mobile phone to have a look. When she was about to leave, she saw a familiar figure at the elevator''s door as soon as she looked up. Hallie? Alicia turned to the other side reflexively. Originally, Alicia wanted to avoid her for fear of running into a conflict. However, she ended up hiding all the way. She was forced to retreat to the ward area on the other side and finally had to hide in the pantry room on one side. Only then did she see Hallie walk past her and enter another room. Who would shee to see here? Was she here to do a gynecological exam as well? Alicia poked her head out of the pantry room. She couldn''t help but peek. Alicia saw there was no familiar figure on the corridor anymore. As soon as she walked out, she heard someone shout, "You are so shameless! Stop pretending to be pitiful!" It was Hallie''s voice. Who was she quarrelling with? Could it be Danica? Alicia heard the sound of the door mming and turned around. She tiptoed forward and poked her head out. As expected, she saw Danica lying on a hospital bed. Alicia held her breath, stood by the door and perked up her ears. Inside the room, Hallie was smashing things as she screamed. "I''m warning you, you''d better leave Caven out of these! I don''t care whether you''re doing this for the greater good! You''d better stay away from our family from now on. Look how terrible you are now! You''ve messed everything up! If I were Frederick, I wouldn''t be interested in you either! You''re ugly, untalented, and youe from a weak family. Now, you''ve even given your body up. What do you have left?" "I can''t believe I used to treat you like a sister. You even tried to set my husband up? you are really e shameless! Do you really think I don''t know what you''re thinking? I know you wanted to use me to deal with Alicia. Am I right? This time, you shot yourself in the foot! I have never seen such a foolish person like you! You did something improper at such a wrong timing! Yet, you''re still so self-righteous and me me for not being able to retain myposure!" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org As Hallie screamed at Danica arrogantly, she was secretly overjoyed. As she turned to leave, a red spot on the stack of papers on the table caught her eye and she reached out to grab it. "Huh? What is this?" Danica had been silent throughout the whole ordeal. Suddenly, she became agitated. "Give it back to me! Why are you touching my things?" "Why are you so nervous over this thing?" Hallie took a few steps back and suddenly screamed, "I see! It turns out that you are actually infertile!" Alicia was still outside the door. She was about to leave, but she suddenly turned back again. Her eyes widened. Was it Danica? "The uterus wall is too thin, uterine atrophy, tumors... Haha! So it turns out that your body has this many problems? Why are you so nervous? Are you afraid that I''ll let it slip that you''re infertile and you won''t be able to marry Frederick? Don''t worry, I''m not interested in whatever''s going on between the two of you. However, keep your nose out of my business, or you''ll regret it! I''ll pretend that I''ve never seen this. I don''t think there are many men out there who can ept this w of yours, aside from him. Unfortunately for you, you''ve wasted years of your life on him, yet you gave up just before seeding. Otherwise, now..." Hallieughed derisively. "You''d better watch out!" She turned and opened the door. As Alicia watched her leave from the corner of her eyes, she slowly walked out of the pantry. Chapter 457 Chapter 457 Why would she say that? Was Frederick nning to abandon his child? If he really didn''t care about the child and thought that the child was dispensable, why would he work so hard? He had even put in the effort to quit smoking and drinking. It was obvious that everything was well-nned! She couldn''t figure it out, but seeing that Hallie had disappeared into a corner, Alicia quickly left this hotbed of rumors. She wasn''t thinking about this matter anymore, but this trip to the hospital had reassured her. After work, Alicia bought some things and delivered them to Lovely Scent. She sat around for a while before estimating the time to bring the groceries back home. She was in a good mood while cooking the porridge in the kitchen. Then, she also made a few more side dishes. As soon as Frederick entered the house, he heard a pleasant phonationing from the kitchen. The corners of his lips subconsciously rose a little. He took off his coat and walked in. When he saw Alicia whisking the eggs, he slowly approached her and hugged her from behind. "Hubby, you''re back already? I''m almost done with thest two dishes! We''re having a healthy vegetarian meal today. There won''t be any staple food, so do you want me to cook a few eggs for you?" "I''ll eat whatever you''re having. What day is it? Why are you so happy?" He wondered what the asion was for a vegetarian meal. "I''m always happy! Come, follow my lead. You''ll fry the mushrooms while I''ll cook the tomato eggs." "Huh? We don''t have to do this, do we?" Needless to say, Frederick didn''t know how to cook. Frederick retreated as he spoke, but Alicia had already walked behind him. "I''ve already diced the mushrooms for you, and I''ll teach you how to do it. What if something happens to us one day and I''m no longer with you? Are you going to starve to death then?" she stated. "That day will nevere. At least, I''m capable of boiling the water," he thought to himself. But before he could say anything to refuse, Alicia had already held his hand. She even ttered him, saying, "I know my husband is the best! I''m also eager to have a taste of your cooking. Mr. Clements''s cooking is hard toe by. It must be extraordinary." Although Frederick knew that her coquetry praise was a trap, he was still ttered by it. Just as he was about to ce down the spat, her words motivated him and he tightened his grip on it. Then, under hermand and guidance, he actually managed to fry a te of mushrooms. At that moment, he suddenly felt a sense of aplishment as he held the te. After that, Alicia quickly fried the tomato eggs with some green onions. Finally, they had prepared a clean and healthy dinner for themselves, and the dishes were undoubtedly appetizing. Not long after, they had devoured all the dishes. After dinner, Alicia dragged Frederick to the sink and said enthusiastically, "Let''s share the hard work and wash the dishes together." This time, Frederick went behind her to hug her and refused to let go. "Sweetheart, we don''t have to do this. I''ll just call Aunt McGowan toe tomorrow." She tried to turn around twice but failed to pull him over to help out. The two of them had circled around the kitchen for a while before Alicia rolled her eyes at him and chided, "You''re cking again!" She then turned around and swiftly washed several bowls. After washing them, she also wiped them dry. Meanwhile, Frederick had her wrapped up in his arms as he said, "Next time, this kind of rough work should be done by the servants." After all, he had worked so hard to earn money so that they wouldn''t need to do such rough tasks by themselves. With a surge of warmth in her heart, Alicia smiled. She said, "I enjoy cooking for you whenever I''m free. It''s fun for me. I''ll find someone to cook for us when I''ve lost my interest. Besides, I''d like to have more moments like this with you... I''m happy whenever you''re with me!" She thought that if both of them had nothing to do together, he would''ve definitely been busy with his work again. Caressing her petite hands, Frederick nodded and replied, "Me too." As he stood with her in the kitchen that he had once hated, he felt warm and happy. "But I really dislike doing the dishes!" heined.Content from N?velDr(a)ma.Org. Looking at how oily and dirty it was, he still felt that it was very annoying and disgusting, even if he had worn a pair of gloves. "You''re such a hypocrite. You''d better not make me angry in the future. If you ever do, I''ll punish you to do the dishes for an entire year!" Alicia teased. "Um sweetheart, can we change it a little? Don''t you think the family rules are better? I prefer them over your punishment," Frederick said. "I disagree! I just want you to do the dishes. From now on, the rules have changed. Whoever is wrong has to follow the other''s decision. This is a better idea!" she said cheekily. "It isn''t!" "That''s it. I have the final say! Well be sticking with this." They held each others'' hands and bickered. However, in the end, they walked out of the kitchen while talking andughing... The color show was a seasonal fashion party organized by Which & Q. It was said to be held during every season, at least once every half a year. This time, it was organized in the second half of the year. The event was held in a hotel''srge banquet hall, which was quite grand. The guests that were invited were all famous celebrities with high status or charismatic models. It was indeed a magnificent asion. There was a T-shaped exhibition booth in the middle of the huge banquet hall. It was surrounded by lounge chairs, dancing halls, a small bar, and a self-service buffet area. The designs, decorations and fashion sense were incredibly stylish. When it came to a party like this, the women were usually the majority of the crowd. The men here were present to escort thedies and also to pay the bills. So aside from elt couples, there weren''t many single men. On the other hand, there were some men who merely came to seek a newpanion. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org In the past, Frederick would''ve never attended events like this. However, because of Alicia and the fact that he had started investing in an online business, he had decided to attend the event with Chet and a few of his friends. As he walked in with Alicia in his arms, they naturally attracted a lot of attention from the crowd. The sight was conspicuous as Alicia took in the whole scene, which was filled with a crowd ofdies from higher society. The first few people that she had noticed were all from familiar TV shows and movies. Her eyes lit up at once, and she couldn''t help but tug at Frederick while shouting in a low voice. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "Look, that''s Brian!" And there was also Beyonce Levin, the best actress! Alicia squealed excitedly. Before she had the chance to disy her excitement, Frederick uttered indifferently, "Who are you looking at?" As Alicia turned to face him, she saw a dissatisfied expression on his face. He squinted in her direction as if he was implying, "My eyes are blind!" Alicia giggled and leaned her head on him. "Of course, they aren''tparable to you. I saw many movie stars so I can''t help feeling excited! The one by Brian''s side is Solomon Levin, he''s one of my mother''s favorite idols. The middle-aged role he yed was really charming!" As expected from the movie queen, Beyonce''s temperament was particrly outstanding. Thus, Alicia had instantly forgotten about Bran''s presence for a moment as she stared at Solomon instead. Frederick raised his hand to pinch her small cheeks and said in a serious tone, "What''s so interesting about him? When I''m his age, I''ll be more attractive than him!" As he spoke, he had already appeared in front of Alicia, blocking her view and turning her attention back to him. Seeing that his back was facing the other side, Alicia suddenly smiled as her eyes narrowed. "Haha..." She thought, "It''s good that you''re not paying attention to anyone else. Besides, the highlight of this event is the beautifuldies anyway." After that, the two of them went around to socialize with the other guests. As soon as they took a break, two gorgeous youngdies came to greet them. Shortly, they started trying to divert Frederick''s attention from Alicia and toward themselves. Frederick was furious. His eyes were narrowed, but then he saw Alicia turning away with a small smile on her face. With a ss in hand, she even took two steps back on her own initiative. Chapter 458 Chapter 458 Frederick''s heart sank the moment his eyes met Alicia. He wondered, "What are you trying to imply, Alicia?" Not only did she not care about him being swarmed by the women, but she even wanted to watch for amusement. At this moment, the two youngdies stood in front of Frederick; one on the left while the other on the right. They took the initiative to extend their hands, but they seemed a little timid, "Mr. Clements, my name is Rosie, I''m a model from Red Star Entertainment Entertainment and I''m seventeen this year!" "J Simpson. I''m neen," said the other. Alicia couldn''t stop staring at them while they introduced themselves. She thought, "No wonder they look so young! I guess it''s true that youngsters are bold." Simrly, Frederick voiced his thoughts. "Were you not educated on how to dress appropriately? You both should go back to school and learn again. It''s such a shame!" His words were harsh and cruel. Thedies'' faces almost turned white in an instant. Then, Rosie decided to cover her chest while J pulled at the hem of her skirt. They hurriedly left in embarrassedly with tears in their eyes. Alicia was still in a daze when a big hand had circled around her waist and Frederick said, "What kind of wife are you? How could you casually jeopardize your husband, Alicia?" Judging from his cold tone and the weight of his arm around her waist, she could tell that his mood had be better. Aliciaughed while she ced her hand around his waist. "Jeopardizing you? Are you sure? I thought you enjoyed the view of their exposed skin?" Although the twodies each had worn a slightly low-ss dress and their makeup wasn''t as ssy as the rest, they still stood out with their attractive appearances and voluptuous body shapes. One had a deep cleavage, while the other had long and slender legs that were covered in white. Obviously, both of them knew their strong suits! Adding on to their self-imed ages, they were really exceptional. If they had fine-tuned their makeup and outfit, they might have been even more stunning. After all, youngsters tend to overdress themselves, but they never realized that it''s unsuitable for them. When Frederick''s expression had darkened, Alicia quickly hid her yful expression. She spoke coquettishly, "I can smell their perfume fragrances on you. It''s rose andurel fragrance, how pungent! Frederick, you have such good taste. Why should I even be worried? Earlier, you might have broken their hearts! Never mind, I''m happy!" His words were so harsh and he wasn''t giving them a chance at all. Frederick had done the same to her when they had met for the very first time. He detested people, which made people doubt themselves. The thought of it made Alicia lower her head as she looked down on her long dress and ttened her cor over and over again. Frederick mellowed out shortly after he pinched her delicate chin, and then the corner of her lips had curled into a smirk. "If you''re so smart, I won''t need to hold back. You''re not even that mature, yet you''re already flirting with others... If you were my precious daughter, I''d rather have a stick as my daughter over you." Alicia coughed as a mouthful of drink almost spurted out of her mouth upon hearing his heartless words. At that moment, she knew she had mistaken. The person in front of her was simply too elegant! Then, a pair of familiar figures suddenly appeared in the middle of their conversation, and the smile on Alicia''s mouth suddenly froze. She subconsciously pinched Frederick. "What''s the matter?" Frederick asked. Alicia came back to her senses and shook her head. She caught someone approaching them at the corner of her eye and said, "I just remembered something very important and I forgot to tell Vicki about it. I''m going out to make a phone call." "Okay... Don''t wander too far." After stepping away from Frederick, Alicia strode to a corner on the other side of the hall. Before she hadpletely distanced herself from Frederick, a familiar voice echoed behind her. "Hello, I''m Sebastian. Nice to meet you! This is my assistant and personal secretary, Kianna." "You''re quite well-known, Mr. Clements. It''s my greatest privilege to meet you today!" A delicate female voice could be heard as Alicia slowed down her pace. She nced at the young woman who was attired in a ck-and-white dress. She seemed capable and bright. Alicia clenched her fists and her fingernails pierced her palms. She was so angry that she gritted her teeth. Sebastian was nearly fifty years old, yet he still looked handsome and cheerful. He was once together with Freya, but now, he was with a bright and beautiful 20-year-olddy who was also popr among her peers. It was obvious that thetter was trying to seduce him. Alicia wasn''t certain if Sebastian still remembered Freya, but she really despised him. After she''d reached the other side, Alicia stood at a corner that was covered with decorations. She saw a few people gathered around Frederick. They were whispering and gossiping with each other, and everyone had a smile on their face. It seemed that they were having a very pleasant chat. Every time Alicia looked at Sebastian, she felt like there were needles that had pierced into her heart. "There''s no such thing as justice in this world!" Alicia thought to herself. Sebastian, who was once unknown, el had almost lost his home due to poverty and he couldn''t even afford to buy a decent gift for Freya. For the couple of decades that he had spent with Freya, he hadn''t been able to give her a proper wedding. Instead, he had involved her in many of his personal problems?Sadly, Freya had still pitied him. Now, he was an invincible man who was living an extravagant life and apanied by a beautiful woman. On the other hand, Freya was still striving hard to earn a living for herself! Sebastian was a vicious beast who wasn''t concerned about Freya''s well-being after all that she had done for him. The two of them had gone through harsh and happy moments together, yet Freya was nowhere to be seen in the picture the moment he became rich. He really had no conscience or pity for her at all. Aunt Freya was foolish! The man who she had helped was currently depriving her of all her rights. He wasn''t grateful to her, not even the slightest. Everything that she had done in her life for him was merely his stepping stone. As she stared into the distance, Alicia was enraged and fuming with anger. She took a deep breath and turned away with her eyes closed. "I hope people like Sebastian will suffer a tragic death! His next life will be full of karma too!" She cursed in a low tone before remembering that she had to call Victoria. "Why aren''t you attending a grand fashion party? Did you pay your boyfriend a visit instead? Gosh, are you even taking your job seriously?" "Whatever, it doesn''t matter anymore. I happened to be here to handle some affairs, so I stayed for one more day." She and Victoria were gossiping over the phone as usual. Alicia could''ve sensed her happiness and she was also happy for Victoria. "Hey, are you really bringing your boyfriend to meet your parents? You guys are progressing rather fast! Didn''t you say that your whole family is migrating to Canada? In that case, don''t you have toe back and forth every month? Are you guys getting engaged?" If that was the case, he would''ve chosen to settle down with Victoria already! Victoria replied, "Yes! So now we''re trying to reschedule everything. It''s impossible for my parents to agree without meeting him first. Besides that, did you know that they''ve even arranged a blind date for me before I left? They urged me every day! Thest guy was a yboy. I must be out of my mind to end up with someone like him. No matter how handsome or rich a man is, what''s the point if they''re a yboy? It really made me speechless." The party''s music was very loud, and Alicia felt that it wasn''t a good time for them to chat further. She hesitated as she wanted to say something, but then she changed her mind and said, "The party is about to start. Let''s stop here for now! When I''m back, let''s have dinner together when we''re free. I have a lot of things in line for you!" Right when Alicia hung up the phone, a sweet voice of a woman was heard from the other end of the hall. "There are more red and blue designs this time than there usually is. I really like all of them, and they''re all limited-edition products. Sebastian, could you please get both of them for me?"Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org. "Okay, I''ll buy them if you like them that much, Kianna." Chapter 459 Chapter 459 "You''re too kind. I always knew you cared deeply for me." "Haha! Well, I''m supposed to spend the money I''ve earned anyway. Besides, all I need to do is hold a concert." "That''s true. I''ll buy a few more then. Look at how beautifully dressed everyone else is, yet I''m not allowed to wear a gown when I''m out with you." "Alright, I understand. I know I''ve made a mistake. We''ll get whatever you want. By the way, I also ordered a lot of edible bird''s nests and three of the luxury bag that you fancy." "Are you talking about the tinum bag from Hermes? Doesn''t it cost millions of dors? Sebastian, you''re so generous to me." "Oh, I love you so much!" Kianna said ecstatically. On the side of the hall, there were waves of information going around apanied by the sound of papers flipping. Slowly turning sideways, the corner of Alicia''s eyes fell upon the sight of two thievish-looking people who were talking to each other. She was enraged by a single nce of Sebastian and Kianna. "Bastard! What a sc*mbag!" she thought. That was such an extravagant and wasteful way to coax Kianna, yet he was unwilling to spend a single dor for Alicia''s lonely aunt to enjoy her retirement. Why wasn''t he struck by lightning yet? He didn''t deserve to live! Alicia really wanted to ssh the drink in her hand all over Sebastian. Just as she was grinding her teeth in dissatisfaction, there was a sudden sensation of warmth around her waist. "What are you so engrossed in, Alicia?" Frederick had interrupted her. Her moment of anger quickly dispersed. She stopped thinking and smiled cheerfully, replying, "I was wondering if all men are the same. How do you deal with the yboy disease, Frederick?" Frederick followed her line of sight and gazed below them, spotting Trevor. Trevor had his arms around a woman''s shoulder. After a slight cough, Frederick hugged Alicia tightly. He answered, "This isn''t a disease. Trevor just hasn''t found his counterpart yet. He doesn''t know what he wants. Being a yboy isn''t that bad. It''s only considered terrible when he clearly knows he''s a womanizer but still acts righteously..." When she heard this, Alicia''s heart started to ache again. She thought, "That''s right! If Sebastian had been a yboy from the very beginning, then why did Aunt Freya risk her life for him?" Then, she said, "So, I''m way luckier than he is! In this world, there''s no such thing as a real womanizer. There''s only a man who doesn''t love you." With another nce, Frederick swiftly tugged Alicia into his arms. Frankly speaking, men were meant to be more afraid of changing partners than a woman due to their innate physiological differences. It was simply because a man''s energy is closely rted to his dignity, the both of them have a specific limit. Alicia squinted her eyes and proceeded to change the topic. "Hubby, who were you talking to just now?" "The director of Which. He introduced a musician to me because he''s interested in holding two more concerts in Casterwich City. I''m not sure if he''s going to sponsor or borrow a venue in the future. But he''s the kind of man that you like, a half-bald, middle-aged uncle!" "Ew! Hubby, could you not curb my taste in men? I wouldn''t even let him carry my shoes!" Frederick stopped for a moment and turned around to face Alicia, thinking, "Why is she being so emotional?" Even though Alicia was emotional, she wasn''t bothered to keep it hidden at all. "He''s already so old, yet he''s still interested in youngdies. I really hate this kind of shameless old cow! Do youngdies really attract him? Aren''t they afraid that there''s no turning back after choosing to be with an old man?!" Alicia rambled on. "Haha!" Fredrick was instantly amused by her words. He tapped lightly on Alicia''s pouted lips and said, "Okay. If you dislike him that much, then I''ll stay away from him. The show is about to start. Let''s go!" Alicia had thought about something at that moment. She put her arms around Frederick''s waist and questioned. "Which & Q''s show? The clothes that I identally cutst time belonged to theirpany, and here I am regretting it now. I''m quite fond of casual clothing from the famous OL design. Hubby, you''re their long-time customer, aren''t you? The blue and red clothes are quite captivating. Can we book them first? I''m interested in buying a few of them!" Besides, knowing that Kianna wanted them as well, Alicia decided to take them all for herself. Alicia wasn''t nning on allowing her to have her way. "No problem. I''ll get whichever one that you fancy." As the two muttered to each other, the lights began to focus on the center of the stage. There weren''t any seats around except for the outermost area, so there were still some people drinking and chatting below the stage. The lights then gradually became dimmer. Shortly, models came onto the stage one after another and disyed their outfits of different colors. There were even big TV screens on both sides of the hall. The drawn- in scenes also showed the details of the clothes and their matching pairs. As it was a new summer collection exhibition, the clothes were all light-colored. The light blue and the extravagant Red-colored clothing went well together. The red and white match was also nice. The styles were the usual, but the details were intricate. Some of them were decorated with lotus leaves and some were handled in the length and length match. Of course, the most special feature was Which''s color coordination and its selection of the fabric which made the simple clothes exhibit their exceptional highlights. Alicia pped her hands in joy. In fact, she preferred the other two sets of purple and yellow with blue colors. She thought that the blue with white as well as the red with white ones were very in. There was nothing special about th patterns, especially the blue and white design. They were made of bordered fabric that she wasn''t a fan of. To Alicia, they exhibited an unsatisfying impression. Subconsciously, she kept talking about those two sets of clothes. "This one seems nice!" "Hey, I like this one as well!" Alicia knew Kianna wouldn''t choose the fancy ones as she was just an assistant. Alicia only kept her eyes on the rtively simple-styled ones. She was too focused on the exhibition, and she hadn''t noticed that Frederick was whispering to Chet, who then left for quite a while. After that, the surrounding lights had lit up again. Alicia closed her eyes in response to the lights and felt a little dizzy. At the same time, Frederick raised his hand to shield her eyes from the blinding light. "Thank you for your support toward Which & Q''s color exhibition. Tonight''s products have beenpletely sold out. Thank you everyone, enjoy your time and have fun!" the announcer said. Alicia felt dizzy as her eyes opened. She gasped, "Sold out? But I didn''t have the chance to pick one!" Were they really out of stock already? Frederick chuckled and exined, "You can go home and pick er, Alicia. I bought everything for you!" She immediately looked at him. Her head had whirled so quickly that her neck had almost snapped. "Huh?" Alicia questioned dazedly.Content from N?velDr(a)ma.Org. "Last time, didn''t youin about how little clothes you had to wear? So I''m making it up to you this time. I also bought all the jewelry and shoes that were showcased. You can take your time to match them when we''re back home." Alicia pped her forehead and thought, "What a spendthrift!" As she was about to say something, Alicia suddenly thought to herself again, "If I don''t spend his money now, I''ll probably end up like Aunt Freya in the future. There''ll be other women who would willingly spend it in my ce." Right then, Alicia no longer felt distressed. She took Frederick''s arm and smiled, then she leaned in to give him a kiss. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "Thank you! Hubby, I feel a little tired now. Let''s go home early if there''s nothing else to do." Alicia didn''t want them to be recognized by Sebastian. Otherwise, it would''ve been terrible! "That sounds good." After that, Frederick took Alicia by her hand and walked out the door. Meanwhile, as soon as Kianna heard that all the products were sold out, she was so angry that her entire face turned red. Standing in the aisle, she had an argument with Sebastian. Concurrently, there was also a simrmotion in the hospital''s ward. It was very noisy. "It was all your fault! Look at what you''ve done!" Chapter 460 Chapter 460 Kieran flung a stack of documents at Danica''s face in midst of his anger. The papers were scattered everywhere on the bed and the floor. There were files and various photos among the materials. The words on the papers were written so closely together. Danica wasn''t able to see them clearly, but those photos were definitely visible to her. Those photos... They were all secretly taken when the hotel''s door was opened! She grabbed the photos and angrily tore them into pieces. Her faceplexion paled in a sh, while her expression became gloomy. This was probably the most inappropriate and impulsive thing she had ever done in her life. She had been muddle-headed from day to day ever since she stepped into the hospital. This was supposed to be a miraculous opportunity. She had nned and plotted every course of action. If it wasn''t for Alicia''s ident, everything would''ve gone smoothly! Even God was on her side, and she hadn''t needed to meddle with anything. Caven had followed her upstairs nearly at the same time, and someone even booked a room for her. Everything was meant to go well for her, yet she was careless. Consequently, it was destroyed by the smallest bit of omission. Danica was filled with remorse. She should''ve ced more effort into it and given her a few more beatings. Otherwise, it would''ve been Alicia who was lying here in the dark. And Danica wouldn''t have... However, she still didn''t understand why she had fallen into the trap despite having taken the antidote. The most absurd part was no one had bothered to visit her other than Hallie and Chet. Moreover, the two acquaintances who hade to see her were there to warn her. She also wasn''t expecting Kieran to be furious the first time he visited. As he saw her reaction, Kieran was so mad that he stamped his feet. He bellowed, "What''s the use of tearing them now? You''re really dumb! Just take a look at it yourself and tell me, how big of a deal was it? How many surveince cameras were there in the hotel? People wereing in and out together with Frederick, yet you were actually bold enough to take the risk?" "Are you brainless? Didn''t you have any other tricks up your sleeve? I swear, it''s always the women that put us in trouble!" "Do you know how much your careless action has cost us this time? All the goods that just arrived at the port were discovered! It was worth tens of millions of dors! We even got the original pickup list! We were just a day away from getting the goods!" "It was all because of you! You''re hopeless! You just keep messing things up!" "Besides that, what''s going on in the West? All the bids that were ced had failed! Now, their people are seeking revenge on me and they want me to be responsible for the losses!" "They''ve even shown up on my doorsteps! Can''t you use your brain to think? What''s the point of concentrating on Alicia? Even if she''s gone, there''ll definitely be another one! Don''t you know better ways to fool Frederick? You could act sick or even pregnant for all I care! Even if you''re only a secretary that stays by his side, shouldn''t your sry be at least a million dors? Would he really mistreat you? For God''s sake, how did I end up with such a useless daughter like you?" Kieran spoke seriously as he rambled on. "I''m warning you, don''t ever try to get on Alicia''s bad side again! Our goods were confiscated this time, and it must have been rted to Frederick. Chet already mentioned that if Alicia was harmed any further, they will me it on us and we''ll have to go down with her. Don''t ever provoke that woman in the future!" "If you do, you should at least be smart about it. Don''t you think she can track you down with all the traces you left behind?" "Stop rushing ahead blindly from now on! Hurry up and think of another way to earn some money! Otherwise, in the future, you won''t be able to afford to live in the advanced ward!" Flinging his hand in exasperation, Kieran stepped out of the door angrily and mmed the door shut with a loud bang. The bed had trembled faintly. Danica closed her eyes and tears began rolling down like raindrops. From the start, he didn''t even bother to ask her how she was holding up...This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. Not long after, Cami peeked her head in from the door, but she didn''te in. Instead, she turned around and left. After she sat in a daze for a while, Danica slowly lifted the quilt and got out of the bed. She changed into a red dress and then exited the room. In the next two days, the news of Which''s Fashion Gathering covered the headlines of major media fashion pages. Besides the images of their new products, the biggest one was that all products werez bought off by Mr. Clements. It didn''t matter whether they were single products or limitededition, products; they were all sold out. Even sizes that weren''t suitable were out of stock. As a result, almost everyone knew that Mr. Clements had apanion. In order to please her, he wasn''t shy and had bought the entire thing for her. Anyway, she was anonymous and the image captured of her was just a shadow. When Alicia saw it, she didn''t take it seriously. After all, someone bought a bottle of wine that cost hundreds of thousands or even millions of dors. These clothes and ornaments were enough for her to wear for two whole years. Every time she saw the photos, especially with both Sebastian and Kianna who were in the photo''s background, she felt disgusted by them. Yet, she also couldn''t help but felt very happy deep down. She had to admit that she was satisfied with Frederick''s treats. After work that day, Alicia made another trip to East Bannpool for herpany''s official business. In the private room, she handed in the materials for the trantions and then proceeded to exin it to several guests. After discussing all the details, she got up and was ready to leave. She said to her business client, "Miss Andrews, I''ll leave first if we''re done for today. I will send a revised note to your mailbox tomorrow so that it will be convenient for you to check and make aparison." "That sounds great. I''m sorry that I''ve troubled you. You really helped me a lot!" The two shook hands. As soon as Alicia turned around, she was immediately held back by the fashionable middle-aged woman. "Ah, Miss nchard, I almost forgot! These cosmetics are for everyone here. It''s not expensive, but it''s merely an end product. Take it as hand cream or something like that. It''s a pure natural handmade product. Please don''t be shy!" She nced around from the corner of her eye and noticed that each person had a box with them. There were also some bags in the corner, which seemed to be gifts. They were prepared for everyone, so Alicia didn''t hold back. "Thank you, Miss Andrews!" After a smooth end to her work, she walked out of the East Bannpool and cheerfully swung the gift box in her hand. Alicia felt that she was blessed, and her face was full of happiness. Right when she arrived beside her car, a random figure suddenly popped out and threw a handful of blue enchantress on her. "What''s wrong with you, Jeremy?" For a moment, Alicia was taken aback and identally tossed the gift box away. In an instant, a dazzling golden light shed in the air. As she bent over to pick up the gift box, someone unexpectedly grabbed her wrist. Jeremy spoke disdainfully, "Did he give you this again? The Lotus rose oil which is more expensive than gold? When did you be so vain?" "What are you talking about?" She wasn''t paying attention to it at first, but then she noticed the golden words engraved on the cosmetic gift box from her client. It stated "Bulgaria", and it was alsobelled "Rose essence oil" in the corner behind it. This was a cosmetic box set! Alicia wasn''t expecting there to be a precious essential oil in it. However, those gift boxes had been carelessly thrown on the ground and treated like garbage. Chapter 461 Chapter 461 Anger and rage weren''t enough to describe Jeremy''splicated emotions. Alicia was so pompous, she couldn''t tolerate the slightest bit of sand in her eyes. Not to mention harlots nor prostitutes, even if it was a scene from a drama, she wouldn''t tolerate it! Back then, his friends had tricked him and used him as their cover by making him go for a meal with a random woman. Nheless, Alicia had decided to ignore him for most of it, and she had almost left him as well! But what about now? She had different standards for him and Frederick. The worst part was that she would rather choose a man like Frederick than believe Jeremy. He couldn''t stand it any longer! His grip was getting tighter by the minute as these thoughts raced through his mind. It was as if Jeremy wanted to crush her wrist! Alicia sighed speechlessly. She had no clue what to say in that instance. If these things were so important to her, why was she suffering for three years? During that time, there were countless men who wanted to have her. She still had some confidence in her beauty, but at the same time, she also paid a heavy price for it. She was almost sent to jail on several asions! Nevertheless, no matter how bitter it had been, she simply gritted her teeth and surpassed everything on her own. She used to be obsessively in love with him. At this moment, Alicia felt that maybe Jeremy never truly understood her. She wasn''t nning to exin it, and there was no need for her to exin. After struggling to remove her wrist from his grasp, Alicia pushed him away and turned around. She picked up the gift box on the ground, patted the dust on it, and held it in her arms.N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. "He rambled on like a mad dog without asking me a single question! What the hell are men thinking about? Do they think that they''re all so powerful and have the right to act like a hero? Jeez..." Alicia thought to herself. She wasn''t going to give up something important to her to anyone! Alicia turned around and wanted to leave, but he blocked her way. "I can do the same to satisfy you! How much do you need to be mine?" "Jeremy!" What a supercilious and hurtful thing to say! She raised her hand and wanted to p him across his face. Instead, she closed her eyes and clenched her fists, then slowly loosened them momentarily. "Even if I''m just an object, I still have my right to choose my owner! Of all men in the world, I would choose anyone except you. You''re right, I''m just full of disdain and vanity, and I like being with Frederick! I''m willing to be unknown to the world! You''ll never be able to give me the kind of love that he provides me with. I''m prepared to be his lover or even mistress. Why would you be bothered if I''m not famous? What rights do you have to point fingers and ridicule me? What the hell is wrong with you!" Who the hell did he think he was? Alicia red at him, and she had almost jumped. She was so mad at him! After a loud roar, Alicia''s face turned green. She tried her best to maintain her demeanor, but she failed to do so. Meanwhile, Jeremy''s handsome face was distorted, and his fists were clenched so tightly that his knuckles were white. "You''ve belittled me this much, yet you''re still pestering me! Jeremy, are you not right in the head? I think you should go and see a doctor!" After her furious screams, Alicia brought out her car keys and was about to leave. It was then that Jeremy grabbed her by the wrist and responded with a voice that was also thundering and enraged. "That''s right! If I wasn''t sick, why would I leave ande back to you over and over again? Especially when I knew that you''re with another guy! I''m messing with you because you''ve messed with me! I''m only doing this because I''m worried for you. If I could control myself, why would I chase you into this mess?" He threw his hands forward and shoved Alicia out of the blue, and she stumbled because of the force. Before Alicia had the chance to stand up, a stack of photos rained down on her head. She was stunned when she saw the photo of a man and a woman kissing. The man was dressed in a suit with leather shoes, while the woman was dressed in a red gown. They kept a distance between each other, but her figure Alicia''s heart skipped a beat, and Jeremy''s enraged voice was heard again. "Can you see it clearly now? Can''t you even recognize who it is?" With a hand forcefully pressing on Alicia''s neck, Jeremy pushed her head toward the ground and bellowed, "Look at it properly!" "What are you doing?!" Alicia pushed him away and rubbed her neck. She then quickly stood up and took two big steps back. At this moment, Jeremy also picked up the photos that were scattered on the ground. He held them in his hands and shoved them in front of her again. "It''s Frederick and Danica! This is a e hotel and the room booked by Danica. Do you want me to give you the address so you can check it out tomorrow to see if I''m lying? Why? Why won''t you believe me? I''ve see Frederick being with various women more than once! He''s so rich and powerful, so why did he choose such an ordinary hotel? Do you even need me to exin it to you? This is an hourly room! Do you understand the meaning of an hourly room?" He was so angered that he was fuming! After all, it was only a photo that was quite blurry, but Danica''s face was still visible. There was a moment of confusion in her mind, and Alicia didn''t believe her eyes. So, she subconsciously used that the photo had been photoshopped. However, she wasn''t in the mood to argue with Jeremey. Hence, she said, "It''s only sex, right? Now that I''ve been informed, can I leave?" Jeremy was dumbfounded. He couldn''t believe her words. Why was she so frivolous and indifferent? Was she really doing this for money? When Alicia wanted to move away, her wrist was once again grabbed by him. The next second, her shoulder was buckled, and she was pushed into the car. "Why Alicia?! Why on earth are you like this?! If you can ept a person like him, then why aren''t you willing to give me another chance? Why are you so unfair to me? Why did you constantly reject me? I''m also capable of giving you everything he can give you!" Jeremy waspelled. He was in agony. He slowly ced his hands on her face. "You once loved me, didn''t you?" Wasn''t it more appropriate to be with him than with Frederick? Alicia turned away to avoid his touch. She tried her best to push him away. She replied, "Because I''m currently in love with him and not with you! Why are you so obsessed with him? Don''t you have anything better to do? I know what kind of person Frederick is and know what he''s up to Whether I''m satisfied or not, it has nothing to do with you! Even if I break up with him, I still won''t go back to you. Do you understand me?" "Before, I may have struggled with my pride in trying to win love from my parents, but it is different now! My feelings for you are long gone, and it has been six years since then! I''ve let go of this rtionship without any regrets and remorse! You''l never understand that women are stronger than you think they are. They''re willing to suffer with their partners just because of love, but when their love disappears, nothing will work no matter what you do! Whether it''s vanity or misfortune, what I want is from him, not you!" "Ally!" As he held her wrist tightly, Jeremy''s voice sounded like he was gritting his teeth. "What on earth has he done to you?" The next thing she knew, he had dragged her out of the car! "What are you doing? Let me go right now!" She grabbed the door with one hand and kicked him while screaming, "Where the hell are you taking me?! Jeremy! Let me go! What are you trying to do?!" "I''m going to sleep with you!" Chapter 462 Chapter 462 Infuriated, Jeremy shouted, "I thought you wanted money and clothes? Fine, I''ll give them to you!" "What are you talking about? Jeremy, you''re crazy!" While struggling and arguing, the two of them became more furious. Jeremy then held Alicia''s shoulders as his eyes were fueled with anger. "Stop talking about your love for him! Don''t you think that he''s disgusting? Nothing but vanity! How much money do you want? I''ll give it to you!" Jeremy abruptly lowered his head to kiss her lips, but Alicia managed to dodge and she felt even more enraged. "B*stard! Don''te closer to me!" "Why is he allowed to touch you, but I''m not? Why can''t you just ept my offer? I truly regret not getting any closer to you in the beginning. You should have been mine! I really want you so badly! Tell me, how much money do you want?" Forcefully, their lips came together. At that moment, Alicia swung her hand in his direction, and she almost knocked him away with her whole body. She pped him in the face as she felt deeply insulted. She held her clothes tightly, but wasn''t nning to escape. Instead, she ripped off two buttons of her shirt. "Who do you think you are? Do you think you''re worthy of sleeping with me? Do you know what price Frederick has to pay to sleep with me? Excluding the millions of clothes, luxury cars, and mansions, even ten million dors isn''t enough to buy a kiss from me! Do you n to rent me for an entire night? Even if you do, it''ll cost fifty million dors for a single night, a hundred million dors a day, and one billion dors a month. Can you afford it?" As she kept talking about money, she waspletely ready to go all out without a single thought. Alicia continued in fury, "You really want to sleep with me, huh? Pay up then! Pay me fifty million dors in cash right now! We can have sex wherever you want, even right here! No matter how bad Frederick is, he still has a lot of money. Don''t you want to sleep with me? If yes, then give me your money! Do you want me to take off all my clothes?" While taking a step at a time, Alicia was unbuttoning her shirt as she spoke. Jeremy was stunned and subconsciously stumbled backward. When she tilted her body to lean closer to him, Jeremy pushed her away. He seethed, "You b*tch!" In the next second, a loud p sounded and Alicia nearly fell to the ground. Jeremy''s palm was burning. He was startled and his movements had stilled. Time seemed to stand still at this moment... They both slowly stood up as they looked into each other''s eyes, Jeremy''s lips trembled a couple of times, but he didn''t utter a single sound. However, Alicia was able to read the words "I''m sorry" out of his lips. Her cheek was aching from the p, but Alicia felt better shortly. At least, the both of them had calmed down. Then, the corner of her lips curled into a smile. She said, "Now, do you finally realize what kind of person I am? This is who I truly am now! Did you think that after going through all of that, I''d still be the former nobledy who didn''t know a single thing about sorrow and the world? I''m not that arrogant and nobledy that you once knew! Now, men can''t possibly give me the sense of security I seek, but only money can! At this point, no one isparable to Frederick. So don''t bother to pay me a visit again unless you have silver and gold. Perhaps then I will consider it. My time is too precious to be wasted on you!" Alicia raised her hands and promptly buttoned her shirt. After that, she turned around and went inside the car. As soon as she stepped on the gas pedal, she burst into tears. She didn''t know how long she had driven the car, but when she came across the lonely bridge, she stopped the car. Then, she got out and leaned against the bridge railing, gradually sitting down nkly. Back at the office, Frederick was having a meeting when his phone suddenly lit up. "Hubby, I miss you!" the message stated. Frederick raised his hand and said, "Let''s take a ten-minute break." He got up and left the room. Alicia sat at the end of the bridge, uncertain why she had sent that message to Frederick. After she thought for a while, she found it ridiculous and then quickly typed another message. "Pleasee home earlier tonight. I''ll prepare a midnight snack for you!" Frankly, she didn''t want to do anything at all. Just as she hesitated to add thest sentence, her cell phone suddenly rang. It was a call from Frederick. As she saw the name "Uncle" clearly written on the screen, her tears suddenly blurred her vision. She took a deep breath and answered the call. "Hubby!" Her sobbing voice sounded slightly unrequited and aggrieved. The minute he noticed something wrong with her voice, Frederick tightened his grip on the phone and asked hastily, "Are you crying because you miss me?" Alicia shook her head with a smile. "No, I''m not. You probably misheard. It must''ve been the wind!" "Where are you now?" Frederick asked. His intuition told him that something was wrong. He was a little worried about her. "I''m on the way home. Hubby,e home early after you''re done with your work." Hearing her words, Frederick felt certain that something wasn''t right. Nevertheless, he replied, "Okay." "I''ll stop disturbing you now. I''m hanging up!" Fearing that she would''ve cried out loud, Alicia hurriedly hung up the phone in a depressed state. Images of the photos from earlier as well the sweet memories of her rtionship with Jeremy shed across her mind. She wasn''t certain whether it was because of her words, the pain on her cheek, or the fact that Frederick had called her that gave her a stronger urge to cry. On the other hand, Frederick had adjourned the meeting and returned to his office. He said to Chet, "Help me investigate Alicia''s schedule and her whereabouts for today, then send them to me immediately."N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. After that, he took the car keys and left in an instant. He recalled that Alicia had mentioned she was on the road and it was windy, so she probably hadn''t returned home yet. The first stop he made was at Lovely Scent. He was uncertain whether she had been troubledtely, but he knew for a fact that she had been to Lovely Scent recently. "Wee!" The sound of the wind chime was heard as the employee weed the guest. Freya looked up and saw Frederick rushing in. "Miss, please browse around as you like. I have to excuse myself for a moment." After talking to a customer, Freya came up to him and asked, "How can I help you, Mr. Clements?" "Ally... I mean Alicia, is she here? Was she here today?" "Oh, you''re looking for Alicia. No, I I heard that she was going to meet a client for an extra shift today. Did something happen?" "She was working overtime?" Frederick muttered under his breath. Then, he said, "Oh, no, nothing happened. I just thought that she was here, so I came to pick her up. I''ll be leaving first since she isn''t here. Sorry for bothering you, and thank you." Before Freya could reply, Frederick had already left withrge strides. She stared at him as he left. The door kept swinging after he had disappeared out of sight, but Freya''s gaze turned toward the television screen. It was broadcasting the exhibition, and there were news reports about Frederick who had spent arge sum of money on a beautiful girl while he smiled cheerfully. True enough, he really cared about Alicia! "She already met her client? What client? Was she bullied?" Frederick was pondering as he drove when suddenly his cell phone rang. Chet had called him. "Frederick, Miss nchard went to East Bannpool and met the boss of the beauty salon earlier. Besides, she fought with Jeremy right after she left the meeting. I''m not sure what happened, but she drove away afterward. Now, her car is in Maple Forest Bridge." "I got it." After he hung up the phone, Frederick sped up and drove to the location. From a distance, he saw the white Bentley and a vague figure sitting on the bridge. Under the night sky, the woman seemed delicate and her long hair was fluttering in the light breeze. She looked like a lonely soul. Chapter 463 Chapter 463 Once he parked the car at the side, Frederick slowly walked up to her. He unbuttoned his suit jacket and gently draped it over her shoulders. At the same time, he also ced his arm in front of her to prevent her from falling off the bridge. Alicia suddenly turned around, and her nose was visibly red from crying. "Hubby?" She sobbed and quickly wiped away the tears from her eyes. Frederick couldn''t help butugh loudly. He raised his hand as he wiped the two ck marks off her cheeks. "You look dirty, just like a little tabby cat." He then took out a handkerchief that he carried with him and cleaned her face. He lowered his gaze and saw her messily buttoned shirt cor. The corner of her mouth also had obvious scratch marks, and her lipstick was smeared around the edges of her lips. Her cheeks weren''t looking too good either, it seemed that... Frederick recalled that Chet had mentioned her meet up with Jeremy. The sight of her sitting here alone with her eyes flushed red as if she had suffered a great grievance affirmed Frederick''s guess on what had happened. Then, he carefully cleaned her smudged makeup. "How did you find out that I''m here?" Alicia wondered why he hade at a time like this. "Didn''t you say you miss me? Besides, great minds think alike." He pulled her away from the edge of the bridge and held her in his arms, saying tenderly, "Don''t sit at such a dangerous ce next time." Alicia rubbed her nose and threw herself into his arms. "Okay, I promise I won''t." Looking up, Alicia arched her body against his. "Hubby, did youe all the way here to purposely meet me?" As she thought about how she had been forcefully kissed earlier, Alicia subconsciously pursed her lower lip and mumbled, "Just now, I¡ª" "I know. You''ve yet to grow up, and you cried because you missed me a lot. It''s alright. Next time, I''ll definitely give you a call if you ever miss me. Have you eaten yet?" Hearing this, Alicia felt that he had already figured out what happened, but he had deliberately changed the subject. Instead of continuing the topic, Alicia shook her head and suddenly felt a little hungry. "Let''s go. I''ll take you somewhere to fill your belly. Geez, you don''t even know how to take care of yourself." "But my car..." Alicia started.N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. "Just leave it here. No one will steal it anyway. Once you''re free, just find someone to drive it home for you," Frederick said as he held her in his arms and walked toward his car. She twitched her lips out of curiosity, but deep down, she felt a sense of warmth. In the interim, in a bedroom of the Randolph family''s home was Danica who was reading the news on her phone. Her eyes were then fixed on the leather, paper bag Chet had sent over and it was ced on the table. A surge of irritation rose in her chest, and she had almost broken her nails off. She couldn''t believe that Frederick was willing to splurge tens of millions of dors just to buy some clothes for Alicia. But now, their family was in an unstable situation. She was obviously unharmed, but while in the hospital, they had shown up to threaten and warn her. She thought that men were truly unscrupulous. There was no justice in this world! She was so annoyed that she kept swiping her phone''s screen. Suddenly, an interesting headline shed before her eyes, and her gaze froze as she read it. "Cold: To value rtionships over friendships... Three years of true love is worth no less than a hundred dors!" With a jolt of inspiration, the hairs on her body stood up. Wasn''t this Lindsay''s way of sess? "If the others could do it, why can''t I? I already have the practical evidence, don''t I?" At this thought, Danica ced her hand on her cheek as she suddenly realized that her looks no longer brought her any advantages. The most important thing that the Randolph family needed now was money, and she needed it even more desperately! If a man was able to deceive her into ruining her fortune, why couldn''t she do the same back? In a restaurant, the couple enjoyed a delicious meal together. Frederick returned home with Alicia after their meal. During the entire journey, he hadn''t asked any more questions to embarrass her. He considerately took care of her and fed her well. He even brought up some cold jokes to tease her from time to time. As she entered the house, Alicia was already in a good mood. The memories of those photos were cast aside in her mind. On the other hand, in East Bannpool''s private room, Jeremy had gotten himself drunk for the night. The next morning, Frederick sent Alicia to thepany. Meanwhile, Chet had driven her car back to thepany''s door-front. Before they parted, Frederick nted a gentle kiss on her forehead. "You may go upstairs now. Call me if you miss me." "I will!" Although they maintained some distance from each other as they were at thepany''s entrance and Chet was also standing next to them, Alicia was obviously a little'' reserved. "I will take good care of myself. Don''t worry too much about me. See youter, Hubby She waved her hand and then trotted up the stairs. Only after he watched her slowly disappear from the front of the door that Frederick finally got into the car and said, "Head to the Pitchers Company." The minute he started the car, Chet suddenly halted and asked, "Huh? Where?" "You heard that correctly. Let''s go to the Pitchers Company." Frederick''s expression immediately changed as he repeated, and all the doubts from Chet''s mind were swallowed in. He obediently drove the car and never spoke a word again. When Jeremy arrived at the Are still 1 company, it was already past nine o''clock, yet he still had a splitting headache. As soon as he entered the office, the corridor was filled with people. He sensed that something was wrong. He looked up and saw that there were people waiting at the door of the reception room, and there were some that held up the door as well. Seeing that the employees from the secretary''s office were all dawdling in the corridor during office hours, Jeremy''s mood worsened. "What are you guys doing? Do you all want to be fired?" Hearing his angry voice, everyone instantly dispersed like a flock of birds. Meanwhile, the secretary ran over in a hurry. "President Pitcher, you''re finally here! Mr. Clements of Soaver International has personally paid us a visit! He has been here for a long time. I''ve been calling you for quite some time, but no one answered..." "Frederick Clements?" She nodded continuously and her eyes were full of curiosity. Frederick''s mere presence had caused quite a stir in the wholepany. Jeremy couldn''t believe that Frederick had actuallye in person. Was it because ofst night''s incident? After a brief nce, Jeremy felt like his suspicion was quite close to the truth. He then waved his hand to dismiss his employees. "I understand. All of you can go back to work now!" After handing his briefcase to the secretary, Jeremy headed toward the reception room. Frederick was drinking a cup of coffee on the leather sofa, and he behaved as if this was his home. At the othe corner, Chet was flipping through some documents. "Why did hee here in person? What does he want?" Thoughts started gushing in Jeremy''s mind. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "Wee, Mr. Clements! It''s rare to have someone like you over here." As soon as the door was opened, Chet noticed the scent of gunpowder. He stood up unconsciously, not knowing whether he should voice that out. Frederick ced his cup of coffee down and gave Chet a sidelong nce as he told him, "Wait outside." In an instant, Chet''s heart started beating quickly. "W-What?" "Leave us, now." A bad feeling welled up in Chet''s heart, but all he could do was lower his head and leave the room as he was told. He also closed the door behind him, leaving the both of them inside. "So you''re here to see me. I was also looking for you as well." As soon as Jeremy opened his mouth, Frederick punched him in the face. Jeremy fell backwards and his tall body crashed into the table cab at the corner of the room. A loud crashing sound came from his direction as he copsed. "What''s wrong?" "What happened?" Right away, the door to the reception room burst open. Chet and several employees had rushed in, but they were taken aback by the scene. They were so stunned that they almost couldn''t believe their eyes. At this moment, Jeremy was on the ground while his hands were still holding on to the table. While Frederick was pulling his cor, he turned around with a re on his face. He growled, "Everyone, get out!" Thus, everybody retreated quickly in unison. With a bang, the door was shut tightly. Chapter 464 Chapter 464 "What the hell are you doing?" Jeremy wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and pushed Frederick away. As soon as he stood back up, Frederick punched him again. "What do you think I''m doing?" "Frederick!" Jeremy lifted his hand to punch back. He raised his guard first and took a sideways stance. Frederick dodged and returned a punch to his chest. Jeremy wobbled, but Frederick had pulled his tie and grabbed his neck. "Never harass her ever again!" "How dare you say that to me? You should know better! You don''t even appreciate her!" Jeremy was infuriated as he roared. He pushed Frederick away while holding back his anger. Then, he raised his fists to attack. He snapped, "You don''t deserve her at all!" Frederick took a few beatings on his body while he tried to dodge Jeremy''s attacks. Soon, he also turned the tables and retaliated. "She''s my wife, my woman! It''s not up to you to decide whether I''m worthy of her!" The two of them fought for a long time. The office ended up in a mess, and both of their fists collided with each other. In the heat of the moment, both of them lost their momentum and were repelled away from each other due to the collision. They rested for a while to catch their breath. Frederick then adjusted his suit. "Jeremy, I''m warning you, stay away from her and don''t ever harm her again! I came today wasn''t because I''m afraid of you, nor because I can''t do anything to you. It''s because we have no deep hatred between us. I don''t want to make a big fuss and waste my energy dealing with you anymore." As he gave him a cold stare, Frederick continued speaking. "As a businessman, I admire you in some aspects. Although I don''t have an interest in ruining people''s lives and making enemies, that doesn''t mean I am not afraid to. This is thest time I''m warning you! I''ll break your legs if I evere back again! For the sake of Alicia, I will do anything. Don''t test my patience, and I''ll make sure there''s no next time. The reason why Pitchers Company has the technology it has now isn''t only because of your efforts. You should be grateful to your major shareholder, Benjamin rk. Benjamin helped me once too, so I''ll consider doing a favor for him and let you go this time! If you darey a finger on Alicia again, I won''t be as polite. Alicia is mine whether I''m dead or alive!" "Frederick!" Jeremy had never expected Frederick to know all the shareholders of the Pitcher Group that well. He rose to his feet again but he was still very angry. "You''re just filling the empty space that I left! If it weren''t for me, you wouldn''t have stood any chance to be with her at all! You took advantage of Alicia yet flirted with other women everywhere else. You don''t deserve her trust in you! She''s just obsessed with you for now. You don''t know her at all. Money and wealth can''t satisfy her. Sooner orter, she''ll leave you!" Frederick turned around slowly, and he red fiercely at Jeremy. "Shut your filthy mouth! You''re the one who''s flirting with other women! It doesn''t matter how she ended up with me or whoever she loves, she''s already mine! Jeremy, you''d better get used to this reality. You had a chance with her and you blew it, but I''ll never waste this opportunity. One day, I''llpletely remove you from her life!" After that, he opened the door and paused for a moment before giving another warning. "Don''t forget about my words!" Then, the two men had left the room. Behind, Jeremy''s figure hunched with regret, and the veins on his clenched fists bulged up. It was known that bad news travels fast. Soon, the news about Frederick paying Pitchers Company a visit and the fight between the two major directors became a hot topic. Everyone else made their wild guesses, and in an instant, all kinds of allegations emerged. Amongst them, the most viral news was that the two CEOs had a crush on a beautiful woman and were both madly in love with her. It was only a few dayster when Alicia saw the news. "I heard that Mr. Clements fought with a man over a woman. He''s so dominant!" "Yes! I heard that the office was torn apart and both of them were injured! Aren''t you curious about how beautiful the woman is?" "No one knows for sure whether she''s a beauty! My ssmate said that he saw Mr. Clements entering the hotel with a girl in a red dress... She was very thin. They were very sneaky, and he was protective of her!" "Are you telling the truth?" At Lovely Scent, Alicia listened to the gossips of the youngdies who came to shop. There was an indescribable feeling in her heart as she thought, "Red dress? Then... The photos Jeremy showed her previously weren''t photoshopped?" However, it was clear that the photos were taken in the evening. For the past few nights, Frederick had been with her. "Take care! Pleasee again next time!" Her drifting thoughts were pulled back. Alicia shook her head hard and scolded herself, "What am I thinking about? Frederick doesn''t even like Danica!" While she tidied up the shelves, Freya inquired about the situation. "Ally, Mr. Clements did everything for your sake, right? Last time, he came here in a hurry to look for you, and I noticed that he thought of you differently..." "Aunt Freya, you''re making fun of me! Maybe it''s just business. Don''t listen to their nonsense!" Freya didn''t say anything else about it and simply smiled. She then nced at the clock. "You must be hungry. Since there aren''t many customers now, you should take a break and eat something. I baked your favorite dessert. It''s in the microwave oven, and you can heat it up yourself. Also, there are your favorite fruit puddings." "That''s great! I''ll heat it up and bring it down so that we can enjoy it together!" Alicia was always very rxed in front of her rtives. She hopped up and down excitedly and quickly went to the back room. The music that was yed in the background along with the sound of customers entering and leaving made the store noisy. But Alicia wasn''t paying attention to those noises. After she heated the dessert, she went to cut some fruits and then brought them out. As soon as she opened the door, she heard someone who had cursed. "Aren''t you old enough to die? What''s the point of your presence on this earth anyway?" "I''m still on duty! Hurry up and get out of here!" "Look at yourself. Your hair''s already all white. You''re nearing your death anyway, why are you still forcing yourself to stay alive? Sebastian came to see you a hundred times, but you''re still as useless asa chicken who can''t anyy eggs." Alicia ced her tes down and noticed the mess on the ground. Kianna pointed her finger in anger and her face was gushed red. At a corner, Freya had clutched her chest. Alicia then grabbed a bottle and threw it at Kianna. She scolded, "Haven''t you said enough? ndering is pointless! Aren''t you ashamed of treating someone who is old enough to be your father? You should behave properly! Won''t this attitude make you an embarrassment toward your future generations?" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Kianna retorted, "Who do you think you are? You even called for backup? It''s none of your business!"Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org. "It doesn''t matter who I am! You''re not wee here! So get out of here!" With a broom in her hand, Alicia flung it in her direction. "If you ever cause trouble here again, I''ll call the police to arrest you! Get out of here!" "Ah! B*itch! You both are b*tches!" Kianna screamed and stomped her feet in anger before leaving. Alicia saw the mess on the ground and her face turned red in anger. "Aunt Freya, are you okay? What happened? Why was she here?" "s... One can''t possibly avoid their enemy!" Chapter 465 Chapter 465 Looking at the overturned bottles and cans on the ground, Alicia could imagine how intense the situation was earlier. She helped her sit aside as she had noticed her aunt''s pale face and slightly messy hair.. "She''s gone far! They''re so awful!" Alicia said angrily. While she held her hand, Freya patted her hand lightly. "Let''s forget about it. I''m used to it anyways! Let''s close up early today! I''ll clean it up first!" "Fine..." After she helped to close the store, Alicia poured a ss of water for Freya and quickly packed up everything else before sitting down beside her. "Aunt Freya, don''t take it personally. Bad people will always suffer heaven''s wrath! There will be retribution for us one day when she gets old!" Sheforted her and spoke. "These people are picking on the weak yet they fear the strong! Why don''t you divorce him? Why do you have to be involved with these scumbags? Since Frederick is famous, I can ask him for help. Even if it''s awsuit, we''ll get our justice! He''s guilty and I won''t let them go this easily. Isn''t it better for you to bepensated now than being harassed from time to time?" "You''re only dying the inevitable if you keep this up!" "Ah, it isn''t as simple as you think it is! Even if I lodge awsuit, the judge will take a while beforeing to a decision! It doesn''t matter if he''s guilty. He''s a celebrity, a wealthy person. Moreover, all the assets under his name may not actually belong to him. Even if it''s at least ten years, I''ll still be a full-time housewife. How much can I even earn? Ally, it''s not that I''m greedy or anything, but what can I gain from him? I''m just not satisfied! If I don''t leave, then I''ll be suffering, but if I do, then I''ll be suffering much worse! A person of my age is prone to illness. What else can I do other than be dead weight? I''d rather remain under the Forbes family''s name until I die!" A tremendous surge of power was suddenly transmitted from her hand. Alicia inadvertently caught a hint of deep grief and hatred in Freya''s eyes. It was true; their marriagested for more than 20 years! All of her youth and beauty was spent on him... She was willing to suffer so much, so she must''ve loved Sebastian deeply! How could she hate him? How could it be so easy to let go... Otherwise, she would''ve chosen to live her own life! "She''s not even fifty years old yet. She even took good care of herself. She still has a long time before she leaves. Besides, she still has a lot of admirers even till today!" Alicia thought to herself. She really wanted to change her mind, but in the end, Alicia merely kept quiet. Alicia was bothered for a few days because of this matter, especially every time she saw the news on Sebastian''s concert. The lights, the fans, the sponsorships... It wasn''t important if it was real or fake. He simply looked like he was a winner under his spotlight. She was infuriated by him. Her aunt must''ve been even sadder knowing that she kept this thought in her mind. In the next few days, she kept calling. No matter if it was morning or night, Alicia had gone to Lovely Scent. When she got off work, she recalled that her aunt loved eating buns. She intentionally waited in line to get one for her aunt who was at the store. As soon as she got out of the car, she saw a sign hanging on the door. "What''s going on?" "It shouldn''t be closed at a time like this on the weekend... It''s the best time for business. If that''s the case, then why is there a sign hanging here? Did that woman appear again?" Alicia thought for a while, then trotted ahead. As expected, there were shards of ss all over the floor as soon as she opened the door. "Sorry, we''re... Ally, is that you? Why are you here? Didn''t I tell you not toe here everyday? Aren''t you busy?" As she spoke, Freya quickly poured out the trash and curled her hand back into her sleeve. "Aunt Freya, did that b*tch trouble you again?! She''s such a bully! I''ll get back at her for this!" After putting down the convenience bag, Alicia took out her cell phone hastily and was about to call Frederick. Freya walked up to her and immediately stopped her. "Ally! Stop it! I don''t want any more trouble! They''ve already paid me!" Bitterness seeped out from her words. Freya''s eyes swept over to the pile of money on the table and said, "I''m done! I''m not going to make this situation any worse than it is! If I did anything more, I''d only be more furious!" "Did she take you for granted? I''ll hire someone to bring her ce down and cause trouble for her. I''ll let her know what true trouble is! Yeah! Why didn''t I think of that? Aunt Freya, I''ll inform Frederick''s subordinates to be your bodyguards in the future, and then I''ll stir trouble up for them!" Frederick was more well- connected than Sebastian was. Besides that, he was more powerful than the local tyrants too! "Sebastian is just like a cockroach! Hees out and picks a fight every now and then. Is he nning on driving you to death?" Fuming with rage, Alicia was reluctant to give up. She had to inform Frederick about it, to seek his help. However, Freya had snatched her phone away from her. When Alicia inadvertently looked down, she saw some blood dripping out of her hand. She grabbed Freya''s hand. "Aunt Freya, are you hurt? What''s wrong with your hand?" She asked. She rolled up her sleeves and saw a deep cut on the back of her hand. At this moment, blood was still spurting out. "Did she do this to you?" "I''m fine, I''m fine. I identally cut myself!" "Aunt Freya!" Alicia scolded. She dragged her to a clean corner of the store and took out the first aid kit. She then bandaged the wound for her, but she was so angry that tears rolled down her cheeks. "Tell me the truth, Aunt Freya. What did they want from you? We can''t allow them to keep this up anymore! They''re going too far! You''re going to end up like a cold dead mouse!~ They''re not giving us any othing to options. Why should we still tolerate them? I''ll inform Frederickter. He''ll have some ideas about how to handle the situation!" "No! Please don''t!" She pulled Alicia back as she stood up. Freya was anxious. "I''m begging you! Please don''t let anyone know about our rtionship!" "Why shouldn''t I?" "Ally! I don''t want to get you into OvelN?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. 6 trouble! Beggars can never go broke anyways. It doesn''t matter to me, but some people have a guilty conscience for money! To tell you the truth, there''s another reason why we aren''t divorce yet! In the past, bought some insurance with Sebastian. For many years, continuously paid for it. It must be worth more than ten million dors now. This insurance needs both sides to reach the age of 50 before we can get it at the same time. In other words, he''s no doubt a few years older than me, but he is only allowed to im the dividends when I reach the age of 50. Each of us can have a million dors per year!" While grabbing Alicia''s hand, Freya''s eagerness couldn''t be concealed. "And this contract aims to guarantee the rights of the couple. The one who initiates the divorce will imply that he or she will voluntarily give up all the money. Moreover, the money will all be given Now, it the other party.. Now, it''s worth at least 50 million! As long as I maintain the marriage, all the profits will be equally divided at the age of 50 under our name. He''s not eligible to take the money by himself. Simrly, if we''re still together in 30 years, the money will be half-sided when we pay it back! Back then when we signed the agreement, he wasn''t as popr as he is now, and he still cared for me. We both did this for the peace of our minds!" "The reason why he had many mistresses who kept visiting us to disturb us and show off, was so that you''d propose a divorce and then he could monopolize the money?" It was utterly unbelievable. How could a human being be so shameless? Chapter 466 Chapter 466 Alicia was so enraged that smoke was almost about toe out of her head. Was he trying to drain her aunt to thest drop of her blood to raise his little mistress? He was unwilling to part with others, nor with money. He wanted everything that was good for himself, especially both fame and wealth. "What else would it be? Do you think being a celebrity is really so prosperous, and that his family is rich? Most of it is merely on the surface! Moneyes and goes fast in the industry! If we idle about and do nothing about it, in time, one''s whole fortune will be used up! Not to mention the huge cost of the luxurious car. It''s not just about maintaining rtionships with others. Whether they like it or not, celebrities have to take part in some charity events and donations! He''ll be under great pressure. Although he had invested in some shares over the past few years, the stock market isn''t the best. Therefore, 50 million is a huge sum of money for him! Why would he be willing to split half of the ie with me if I''m not rted to him at all?" Freya sighed deeply as she pulled Alicia''s hand. "That''s why I''m willing to remain by his side, rather than divorce him! As long as I don''t leave, that woman will remain unjustifiable! Their child will be an illegitimate child! I have worked for more than 20 years for this man, yet my hard work wasn''t appreciated! No one in the Forbes family is on my side! There were only a few who stood up for me! I''ll never share a single penny with them, and they''ll never be satisfied! Ally, I don''t want anyone else to know about our rtionship, especially about this! Who knows what that person would do if they found out!" As she stroked Alicia''s hair, Freya continued speaking. "This is a minor injury! It''s nothing to me! When I was forty years old, I went through a hard time during pregnancy. Myst ray of hope faded away when I received a phone call in the middle of the night and was viciously shouted at! Although it is regrettable, wasn''t I lucky anyways? Was it worth living with such a man for the rest of my life? Earlier, Kianna brought twodies to pick on me. We had a few quarrels and then we fought. Not long after, Sebastian arrived. He came in and pushed me, then proceeded to throw a few thousand dors at me... Despite countless centuries, a mistress'' tricks still work on men! Don''t you think it''s funny?" Feeling her despair and sorrow, Alicia felt very sad and replied, "Aunt Freya..." "So, I''m no longer mad. The angrier I am, the happier they are! She is willing to serve an old man, and he is willing to sacrifice his ancestors, so let them be! I just want to live quietly for a few more years. Once I''ve received the money, I''ll buy a summer house and travel around the world. I''ll spend the rest of my life in peace! I have already applied for a visa. In a few days, I will go to Irnd, to relieve my boredom, and also visit your parents. I''ll go wherever I want to go in the future! You have learned enough from me, so I''m passing the business over to you. After a few more years, we shouldn''t be facing any more troubles. I am not a magnanimous person, I''m just tired. I don''t want to waste any more time on that scumbag. Simrly, I hope that you don''t get worked up over him. There''s no point provoking a person like him; he''ll only bring bad luck!" After hearing her words, Alicia decided not to disturb her anymore. All she had to do for now was to let go of her emotions and focus on her trip. After all, her happiness was the most important part! This situation reminded her of dung beetles. Even if they didn''t bite, they still responded to each other. It was too bad! "Ally, having the chance to meet you is the greatest thing that''s happened in my life! I''ve never told anyone else about these messymotions. It''s disgraceful. Besides, they may not believe me. They assume that I''ve married a celebrity for his wealth, so I have to appreciate what I have currently! Who would''ve guessed that it was him who had chased me all those years ago? I''m just sorry for myself for not realizing it sooner. Therefore, no matter how miserable I am, I''ve never told anyone, including your mother and my sister! So promise me that you won''t tell anyone about it, even if it''s your closest friend. Can you do that for me? I want to save some face!" "I understand. I won''t tell anyone, even Frederick!" "That''s good to know!" As she thought about something, Freya took a notebook out of the drawer and handed it to her. "These are my perfume forms; they might be useful for you in the future! Keep them as a reference!" "Thank you, Aunt Freya!" "Ally, you''re the prettiest in our family! You really inherited all our good traits! A beautiful appearance is the best perk for a woman! However, being beautiful will also lead you to endless troubles! Never forget about the lessons from myel past! A man''spliment is also a fatal poison. You should strive for more when it''s possible and you shouldn''t be too persistent when it isn''t. Also, you should have your own opinions at all times. You should love your own body and not be led on by a man because of love! In my entire life, my love was humble and weak. It was destined to be an iplete tragedy. I hope you''ll do better! If I could wish for something, I really hope that all mistresses will be sent to hell, they''re better off dead!" "Aunty Freya, don''t say something like that! There will be plenty of time in the future. You''re so kind. I''m certain that your life will definitely be blessed!" She felt inexplicably sad as she heard her words. It was as if she had given her final advice. Alicia felt very nervous! "Alright, I''ll stop there! Didn''t you bring some food over? I''m a little hungry. Let''s eat!"N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. "Okay!" Subsequently, the both of them got up and walked to the back hall first. They avoided the mess on the floor. Alicia''s heart was agitated, and there were some emotions that she couldn''t hold back anymore... At this time, in the president''s office of Soaver International. After discussing the details with Chet, Frederick signed the contract and said, "I''ll go there tomorrow! By the way, is there any progress on the matter of Western City? What about the Randolph family?" "ording to your orders, the goods of the Randolph family have been withheld, and their bank loan has been canceled. They should be too busy taking care of themselves now! As for the matter in Western City, some ideas have been made, but there isn''t any definite result for now. It seems that it''s moreplicated than we thought. I''ll update you when it''s been straightened out! However, there''s also good news!" As he spoke, Chet swiped through his phone and handed it over. When he lowered his gaze, Frederick was taken aback. "What''s...?" "The person hired for the investigation identally took some photos. He looks exactly like you, doesn''t he? He''s a boy toy! I really didn''t expect that she would actually Haha! The hotel incident fromst time was exposed so she should''ve figured it out herself! | found out that Danica had applied for a visa and already left for Britain. She''s currently studying in an art academy. She won''t be back anytime soon! Her trump card is gone, so it''s a wise decision for her to do this!" Chapter 467 Chapter 467 "That''s ridiculous! She wouldn''t have given up, right? Don''t tell me she''s nning a distraction to secretly sneak out of here, is she?" Frederick''s fingertips lightly pointed, but he instead sensed something strange. "Frederick, do you think she''s concealing her true capabilities?" "I don''t care about what happened in Western City. Whether she chose not toe back or to take another risk, I think there isn''t any problem with her decision at all! But fleeing in embarrassment when she''s defeated? That''s so unlike her!" This was the first time that Frederick deeply felt that Danica, whom he knew like a phantom painted by himself, was beautiful but wasn''t real. After that day in the hotel, he began to ponder and really doubt the problem at hand... "It was simr to that year. She told me that she left because of an ident. Even if what she said wasn''t entirely true, there should still be some honesty in it! That should be the most embarrassing and miserable time for a woman! However, she left quietly without saying goodbye! For this reason, I have been brooding over it for so many years! I believe she''s a person who won''t let go that easily! If she really felt that she couldn''t face me and left at that time... Then there are only two things that an ordinary person would do..." Chet answered in a split second, "It''s either to break up for good and exin the reason behind it or conceal the truthpletely!" Frederick nodded and gave a bitter smile. "But she merely left a note for me without saying goodbye, "I''m sorry, I love you". Those words... It felt like she loved me deeply but had to leave because of some difficulties. Chet, I''m certain that you know she was a very important person to me! She left me and still gave me false hope! Thinking back, from the moment we met, I constantly pushed her away from myself, but then as time passed, I started to ept her unconsciously. When she disappeared, I went after her and waited for her... Even until today, I regretted my actions of leaving her. I waspletely disappointed and disheartened at the end! Isn''t it suspicious? She wasn''t as gentle as she seemed to be, nor as desperate on the surface! Deep down, she was the greediest person alive. She was unwilling to give up anything that was hers. Even if she did give up something, she would definitely leave a trail behind. It ensured that she could get it back whenever she regretted her actions! It was her way of manipting her belongings!" Now that he thought about it, she didn''t lose a single thing from her decision that she made all those years ago! Back then, when she left, no matter what difficulties she faced, she would''ve definitely profited from the contract with East Valiant Commerce! If she had returned to his side that day, the word ''love'' would merely be an excuse for her. If he didn''t have Alicia, perhaps he would''ve really epted her again. From a certain point of view, she was the winner of his heart! It was conceivable that if he hadn''t stood up till that day and was still the young master of the Clements Family who didn''t have sufficient influence, then she certainly wouldn''t have been involved with him! Therefore, her so-called love and pride were actually excuses to satisfy her selfish desires! She didn''t seem like the greedy type, but in reality, she wanted everything for herself! She had schemed this for such a long time. Unfortunately, it ended in vain for her. So why did she give up so easily? Frederick always felt that she would shamelessly return to him whenever they fought. A small matter like this wouldn''t have bothered her. Maybe she wouldn''t feel anything from it at all! With that resilience of hers, she was able to get up whenever she fell down! "So, are you trying to imply..." "Now that we know she''s gone abroad, it''s safe to say she hasn''t and won''t be scheming anything soon! Let''s withdraw all the people who were on watch! If she wants to loosen up our guard, then let''s give her what she wants! Send a message to the staff of the logistics bureau. Keep an eye on the registered capacity of our country. Don''t lose sight of the target! Let''s continue with the affairs in Western City. The Randolph family can have a slight break, but they won''t be able to run away since they''re already on our leash!" "I understand! I''ll follow up!" That day, when Alicia entered the house, she wasn''t in the best mood. Her cheeks were still puffed up with anger. As she looked up, she suddenly realized that the lights in the room were on. When she looked around, she saw Frederick sitting on a chair next to a table. He was still dressed in a suit, but his ss wasn''t filled with red wine like it was previously; instead, the liquid in his ss was just in water. She ran over and hugged him. She ced her chin on his shoulder and rubbed against him. "Have you been back for long? Why are you sitting here?" "Also, why haven''t you changed your clothes yet?" "Are you still going outter?" Alicia questioned. As she was thinking, she unconsciously raised her head. Frederick turned around and pinched her little face. He patted his thighs and said, "Come here, let me hug you!" She then leaned over and sat down. As soon as her lips began to move, Frederick quickly gave her a light kiss. "Where else did you go that made you this tired? You also seemed upset the moment you walked in." She puffed up her cheeks and tried not to demotivate him, then she put on a faint smile. "I went to Lovely Scent to talk to Aunt Freya, but I met a customer who caused a ruckus at the store and broke a lot of perfume, so I got a little angry..." "Are you injured?" He asked after carefully inspecting her. "Why have you been going there recently? Are you close to her?" "I am!" She nodded and almost spilled the beans. The moment she opened her mouth, the thought of her aunt''s bitter plea flooded her mind. After a slight hesitation, she swallowed her words and said, "She''s my aunt''s friend, a pitiful woman who was cheated by a man. I enjoy talking to her and I find the perfume''s fragrance to be quite intriguing. She''s also willing to teach me more about it, so I just have to work a little harder!" Frederick held her tightly. "It''s okay to try your best, but don''t overwork yourself. If anything happens, call me. If I don''t pick up, you can call Chet. Don''t try to stay strong and force your way up, understand?" He asked. What if she ran into scumbags and got caught in the crossfire? What should she do? "Hubby..." Was there any way to ruin Sebastian''s reputation?N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. "What''s the matter?" Her lips moved a little and she met Frederick''s gaze. Then, Alicia suppressed the thought in her heart and was about to ask him for help She wanted to tell him what her aunt told her from beginning to end. Her thoughts were fuzzed up and she unconsciously paused again. "What''s wrong?" "I have something to ask... Why haven''t you changed your clothes since you came back? I was interrupted by you, and I totally forgot what I wanted to say!" "I''ll be busy tomorrow, so I''m going to Lesterdam City for about a week or so. I have to go back to pack upter. I won''t be able to escort you for tonight!" Frederick sighed and lowered his head to steal a sweet kiss from the corner of her lips. "It''s a pity that my schedule is packed. Also, I have to bear with this for a few more days. Thus, I''ll hug you now before I leave and regret it!" "You''re going on a business trip?!" Suddenly, something clicked in Alicia''s heart. She unconsciously put her hand around his neck and spoke. What was happening? Why did she have a sudden ominous premonition? Chapter 468 Chapter 468 Suddenly, Alicia became silent. "Is it because of Aunt Freya''s problems that affected my mood? Or am I not used to him going on a business trip for this long?" At the immediate thought of them being separated, there was a kind of indescribable sorrow and difort in her heart! "What''s the matter? Aren''t you happy? I''m a businessman, so I''ll definitely be on my guard. I won''t do anything behind my wife''s back!" She was also amused by him in an instant. She giggled and replied, "I can''t bear to let you leave!" He held her tightly and lowered his head to give her a deep and lingering kiss. At the counter, the two hugged and intimately caressed each other for a long time...N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. Both of them reluctantly separated from each other after eleven o''clock. After seeing him off at the door, Alicia tidied his clothes. "Be careful while you''re on the road! Don''t just focus on work and take care of yourself when you''re out!" She instructed. I will! With her concerns, Frederick sensed a warmness in his heart. He took her hand and kissed it. "Chet will be in Casterwich. If you have any problems and can''t contact me, you can call him directly! Don''t go crazy, especially at night. Make sure toe back home before nine o''clock. I''ll be sure to check on you from time to time!" "I know! Besides Lovely Scent, I promise I won''t go anywhere!" Alicia held onto his fingers and was disinclined to let him go. "Frankly, I find this habit of mine a little too much at times! For some reason, I''ve really wanted to be with himtely," she thought. "Then I''ll be leaving now. Please lock the doors!" He said. By the door, they bade goodbye to each other for a long time before Alicia slowly closed the door. Beside the windowsill, she watched as the car''s front lights gradually faded away. She then returned to the bedside feeling lonely. It wasn''t until Frederick had arrived safely and the two of them made a phone call that Alicia got on the bed with peace of mind. However, that day, Alicia was unknowingly in a constant state of panic, tossing and turning until it waste into the night, yet she wasn''t able to fall asleep... Frederick had gone to Lesterdam City, and the two of them called each other almost everyday. Even so, it was as if Alicia''s heart was always hanging in the air, and she couldn''t rest easy. This kind of feeling was something she had never experienced before. She had nowhere to go after work so she went back to Lovely Scent again. There were no customers, so she took this opportunity and tried to make a few perfumes by herself, but every time, there were various reasons she couldn''t pour the urate amount. The recipes she had followed were clearly precise, but she was unsessful a hundred times during the whole night. After making two cups of coffee, Freya could tell that as well. "How can we be satisfied with these works if we''re so agitated? Let''s take a break and drink some coffee!" She removed the gloves and mask, then Alicia sat down and took a deep breath. "Why do you seem so upset? Is there something on your mind?" Freya asked. "I''m uncertain if it''s because of the events that happened this month, but I feel like something devastating is going to ur! Frederick is on a business trip again, and my eyelids are constantly twitching. I don'' know if it''s actually a premonition! Something bad is going to happen..." Alicia muttered. She felt more depressed when she realized that it was her left eye that was twitching! "Frederick went on a business trip?" Freya''s hand that was fiddling with coffee suddenly stopped. "Where did he go?" "Lesterdam City! He said he would be gone for a week or so. Today''s only the third day..." "What''s going on? Why am I continuously anxious about it?" She continued. Dazed by her thoughts, Alicia didn''t notice that Freya''s eyes had slightly brightened. Instead, she continued to babble. "Haha, I thought you were upset because of the great distance between you and Frederick! Lesterdam City is so close by, yet you already feel like you''ve lost your soul? It''s honestly a small, temporary parting. It''s really different to have a lover!" "Aunt Freya!" Suddenly, Alicia realized that she had made her ufortable if she acted like that, so she quickly restrained her thoughts. "It''s not like that! In the past, he often went on business trips, so I didn''t feel the same way. This time, I don''t know what''s going on, but I have a bad feeling about it. I''m afraid that he''s in danger!" "You silly girl!" Freya poked her head. "You! You''re too stressed out! If you''re so worried about him, why don''t you take a bus to visit him? Don''t worry too much about his safety, you''re only going to make it worse! Besides, think about how famous he is. Even if there aren''t any bodyguards apanying him, he''ll still be crowded with people. What dangerous ce could he possibly go? Although the distance from Casterwich City to Lesterdam City is not that far, it isn''t too close either. It should be most convenient for him to board a high-speed rail! This is considered the safest transportation vehicle, right? So what are you worried about?" She said. Alicia rubbed her hair and responded with a smile, "I guess that''s true! Let''s not talk about this anymore, Aunt Freya, are you done applying for your visa? Have you thought about where you''re heading first? Or are you going directly to Irnd?" "I''ve signed the documents and I''ll pick it up in two weeks! Well, I''ll also take this time to prepare my ns. have to make sure that ke won''t starve to death! I''ll be leaving this store to you in the future. You can keep the business going or do something entirely different! I''m leaving the choice to you!" "I understand!" The two of them chatted for a bit, and Alicia''s mood had only improved when she received a call from Frederick. She originally wanted to stay the night, but in the end, she was chased back home by Freya. Even so, Alicia was still in a good mood when she left the shop! As soon as the white Bentley left her line of sight, Freya picked up the phone on the side. "Do me a favor... That''s right, just for three days!" In the blink of an eye, a week was almost up. The past few days were calm and peaceful. The thought of Frederick returning in two days had gradually calmed Alicia''s heart. Unexpectedly, there was a strange visitor that day. Before it was four o''clock, she had already arrived at Lovely Scent. Originally, she wanted to have dinner with her aunt. However, as soon as she entered the door, she noticed that the store was in a mess again. It was at that moment that her high spirits came to an end. Alicia was furious and she called out, "Aunt Freya? Aunt Freya, where are you?" In a hurry, Alicia rushed to the back. It was then that Freya walked over while covering her forehead. "I''m here! I''m here! I''m fine, Ally..." Seeing that she had gauze on her forehead and blood was still gushing out, Alicia was so furious that she screamed, "Did that scumbage to pick on you again? B*stard! What a beast! They''re looking down on us! I''m calling Chet!" Alicia ced her belongings on the ground and pulled out her phone. However, Freya quickly held her back before she had dialed the number. "No, it''s not what it seems! Don''t be impulsive; it was just two guests arguing. I identally bumped into them! It wasn''t Kianna! If you don''t believe me, take a look at the monitor. The police just dealt with it and they have reconciled in private!" She continuously denied it, but the more Freya did, the angrier Alicia became. She was also certain that they were taking it too far. The both of them had already given in, yet they still didn''t know how to stop. They were clearly taking advantage of others for their own benefits! She supported Freya to the side and they both sat down. Despite not saying anything, she had inwardly decided to seek justice for her! At this moment, Frederick had returned from a business meeting. As soon as he entered the hotel, he saw a pair of familiar figures who were closely walking into the elevator... Chapter 469 Chapter 469 In a trance, Frederick felt like he was hallucinating and that time and space were randomly shifting around. "Is that..." He came to a stop, and the manager who followed behind him also looked over to the elevator. He immediately said, "Is that President Pitcher of Pitchers Company?" After looking closely, the manager unconsciously raised his eyes and a burst of wild imagination came flooding into his mind, "So the news of illicit love affairs of the past few days were all true? The two CEOs fought so hard over a woman? It can''t be that woman, right?" He thought. Inadvertently, he noticed Frederick pursing his lips. The manager''s eyes were moving from one ce to another in confusion. "Was it really true?" His field of vision came to a sudden stop, and Fredrick was also puzzled. "Jeremy! Of course he saw it!" He thought to himself. However, how could it be such a coincidence that he had alsoe to Lesterdam City too? Furthermore, the woman beside him looked simr to Alicia regardless of her figure and clothing. Furthermore, she was wearing a white dress, the same as the one Alicia had worn before! He had a good perception of this dress! On the day of the hotel ident, she had worn that dress as well! Had it not been for the moment he was currently in Lesterdam City, he would''ve mistaken her for Alicia! "What''s wrong with Jeremy? He dared to pester Alicia and use me for being unworthy of her?" He thought. Unconsciously, he narrowed his eyes and slightly raised the corner of his mouth. "What on earth is he going to do?" A trace of doubt shed by, but before he was able to figure it out, the manager behind him interrupted, "President Young is still waiting for us in the room..."Content from N?velDr(a)ma.Org. Frederick suddenly came to his senses and walked over to the elevator on the other side. "Well! Remember to remind me of the part I left aside earlier and find a way to open this channel!" "Yes! I will, sir!" On the other hand, when they got back to the room, Lindsay took a rubber band and tied her hair, then poured a ss of hot water for Jeremy. "Thank you for following me on this trip, but it''s sad to say that it was a waste of time! Not to mention that I''ve achieved nothing for today. That woman probably isn''t my mother; she was so soft and noble. How could she marry a construction worker and live such a dusty life in the construction site?" If she did, then she wouldn''t have left without saying a word at that time! As far as she knew, Graham''s remarriage was just a process to drag people away. Back then, it wasn''t as developed as the present. There weren''t any so-called in-depthputerworks at all. There was a lot of missing information, and the procedure was full of ws. Although most of it was currently updated and even connected to the inte, let alone the whole country without the idea of them changing their names, there were simply too many people with simr names in a city. It was impossible to locate them. Lindsay sat limply at a side. The disappointment and sorrow on her face were unconceble! They were very poor back when her mother had married Graham. She recalled that her mother was treated like a child in the past, and no chores were needed to be done by her at home. Her mother was undoubtedly beautiful. Before she left the Crouch family, she had fulfilled her duty as a mother towards herself and her sister! At least, she hadn''t abandoned her back then. They didn''t need to worry about food or clothing. However, she couldn''t understand why she left themter on when it came to Graham. Was it because she was facing a difficult time in her life? Or was it because she could only bear the weight of one burden but not two? Lindsay simply couldn''t understand! She wasn''t certain whether she was qualified to be a mother or not, and her fond memories became fuzzy. However, she knew that it was her mother who shaped her to be the person she was now! She gave birth to her, but she didn''t give her a proper childhood. At that moment, she waspletely destroyed because she was powerless. Lindsay hated it! If her mother hadn''t left her to her adoptive father, then she wouldn''t have been abused and tortured, would she? Otherwise, even if she was poor, she still could''ve found a suitable partner or even someone older with her beauty. I didn''t matter whether they were divorced or not. Everyone in this city was a workaholic, seeking happiness and aplete family... Was it so hard to ask for? However, everything she had was destroyed before she became an adult! She really despised all the men in this world! "It''s my pleasure! It''s no big deal! Linds, I''ve told you before that I''d help you as long as you needed me! I''ll help you no matter what, except..." I can''t be with you! "Except for... giving me your love?" Lindsayughed bitterly. She didn''t avoid the topic this time. "I know, the one you love is Alicia! For so many years, you only had her in your heart! I understand... I won''t force you!" She was calm, but her fists were still clenched on the sofa. "I understand, I''m iparable to her. I was back then, and I''m even more so now!" She wasn''t able to win him over in the past. Now that her name had been ruined, what else could she possibly do? What she hated was that the world was too unfair. She had the shorter end of the stick, but Alicia''s luck was better than hers! When she was rich, everyone supported her, but when she wasn''t, she hit rock bottom. For her to be able to meet Frederick was simply unfair. Even Jeremy... He wanted her back! "Don''t say something like that! Linds, I''m sorry. I know that you were kind to me, I''ve failed you! Please don''t do anything stupid from now on. You''l meet a better man who will be devoted to you! I sincerely hope for your happiness! I''ll grant you anything you want, as long as it''s within my capabilities! I''ll definitely help you find your mother! By the way, why did you suddenlye here to find her?" She closed her eyes to hide herplicated emotions within it, and then Lindsay spoke up. "In the past, I merely thought that searching for her was dying the inevitable. A lot has happened el recently, so suddenly became curious about finding the reason behind it. Why didn''t she say goodbye? Why wasn''t there any news from her for more than a decade? Why didn''t shee back to see me and my sister?? Sometimes, I''d rather think that she''s dead. Jeremy, do you know how much I hate her?" Content She was agitated by that thought and she once again gritted her teeth to the point where they started creaking. As he raised his hand, Jeremy ced his hand over her shoulder tofort her. He nodded and said, "My parents are divorced too! I didn''t understand it before. I''ve alsoined and hated..." If his parents weren''t divorced, then his sister wouldn''t have been separated from him, and that ident could''ve been avoided! In fact, it was because of this that he often sympathized with her; he understood her. Thus, in the end, he probably wasn''t certain whether he considered her as his sister or his lover, and whether he loved her or sympathized with her. "But now, we aren''t children anymore. We should be more aware of things! Maybe she''s facing some unavoidable difficulties?" "Well, you might be right! That''s why I just want answers to untie the knot in my heart!" While speaking, her cell phone shed, and she got up and said, "Today has been a tiring day. Let''s go get dinner. We''ll pick this up after dinner! I''ll give my sister a call first!" Chapter 470 Chapter 470 Jeremy picked up thendline phone beside the bed. At this moment, Lindsay switched on her mobile phone and replied to a few messages first then proceeded to dial Nerissa''s number.N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. "Nerissa, it''s me..." She was still paying attention to the movements around her line of sight while she was on the call. Meanwhile, in Casterwich City, Alicia was busy cleaning up together with Freya. When she returned home, she was still furious. She wasn''t insistent on staying behind that day, but she had been constantly waiting for Frederick''s call. While soaking in the bathtub, her eyes were still locked onto her cell phone, she was unprecedentedly restless. She had been continuously sorting out her thoughts and she was also figuring out how to exin this matter to Frederick. She kept on checking her phone until eleven o''clock. She scrolled through his number several times, but in the end, she chose not to press it, "Whatever! It''s only a few days anyways!" He must''ve been exhausted and it was probably inconvenient to call him since he was on a business trip. In addition, she wasn''t in a hurry. However, before going to bed, she called Freya to ensure that she was doing fine. That night, she tossed and turned, and she couldn''t fall asleep. She was speechless, and so was Freya, who was in Lovely Scent. A thousand miles away, Frederick had returned to his room and he was in a trance the whole time. The scene at the elevator shed across his mind. He was also tossing and turning for a whole night... This matter was constantly on Alicia''s mind. The next day, she was so upied that she felt dizzy. It was already afternoon when she found time for some rest. Looking at the time, she gave Freya a call first. While she was dialing the number, she felt very bored at home. Actually, she was very afraid that someone else would cause a scene at the store again, although sometimes it was just a few quarrels and all she had lost were only a few bottles and cans. The loss wasn''t much, but her heart was aching because of it. Alicia even felt that she was losing her mind, let alone the person directly involved, Aunt Freya. "That''s good to hear! Then I''lle over after work and bring you some sandwiches. You don''t have to cook dinner anymore... Okay!" After she hung up the phone, Alicia sighed in relief. "I just have to endure this for two more days. When hees back, I''ll ask him to warn Sebastian for the sake of Aunt Freya. It''ll be more effective if Frederick was the one who approached him instead of me!" She thought. "I''ll deal with that son of a b*tch when my aunt goes abroad and settles down!" As she propped her chin up, various thoughts were still shing across her mind. Just as she was fantasizing about someone''s miserable state, her phone suddenly buzzed, which instantly brought her back to reality. All of a sudden, her heart almost gave out. She grabbed her phone and noticed that it wasn''t her aunt calling. She took a deep breath, thumped her chest, and answered the call, "Victoria, it''s me!" "Ally, are you in Casterwich City?" Victoria''s anxious voice was noticeable, and Alicia was also shocked. "Yeah! What''s wrong?" "My friend is holding a fashion show in Lesterdam City. She started preparing for it a month ago. The essories were processed in Casterwich City and delivered to me. I then delivered them to Lesterdam City for her! They were supposed to be used tomorrow, but she suddenly told me that I delivered the wrong ones. The boxes were filled with handicrafts. Then it came to me; my friend had sent me a pile of technical ornaments some time ago. I felt that it was upying my ce and was temporarily useless. I was afraid that it would get dirty, so I sealed it in a big box. I don''t know how I sent it. Maybe I got them mixed up! However, I had no idea about it until now! The biggest problem is that I''m not in Casterwich City currently!" "Is it possible for you to head over to my house and send an express delivery for me? Make sure that it''s delivered by tomorrow! The official rehearsal will begin in the morning, and it''ll be used in the afternoon! Although they aren''t valuable items, they''re all customized ording to the works. It isn''t easy toe back! If you send it by today, it''ll arrive in a jiffy by tomorrow since it''s so close by! You''ve been to my house before; I even remember stealing your hand prints previously! God, if I''m not wrong, I''ll have to find a professionalpany to open the door. I can''t go back now since I am on a ne!" "Did you say Lesterdam City?" As soon as she heard that it was in Lesterdam City, Alicia subconsciously checked the time on theputer. "Yes! It''s Lesterdam City''s Number One Hotel. He''s going to set up a studio over there..." "Alright! I''ll bring them over to you!" "Huh?" Alicia''s heroic words came out. On the other side, Victoria was stunned for a second or two and immediately replied in a touched manner "Dear Ally, you''re indeed my sweetheart! Why didn''t I think of it! You really don''t have to... You just need to help me open the door and I''ll hire someone to send it over! It''s faster this way!" "Haha, let me do it! I also have something to do along the way, so I don''t think it''s bothersome! Later, I''ll take a photo of it for double confirmation. Don''t be mistaken again..." It was also an excuse for her to go to Lesterdam City. She thought that it was an opportunity to see Frederick as soon as possible. She was willing toe back earlier for the following day as well. After discussing the details, she hung up the phone and took in consideration the time before she booked the tickets. Later, she requested permission to leave in advance. On the way, she called Chet to inquire about the hotel that Frederick was staying in. Alicia pulled her suitcase and hurried to the station. She wasn''t certain about the details of the situation as her priority was to help Victoria. She also didn''t inform Frederick for the time being. It was already dark by the time she had arrived in Lesterdam City. In front of the station, Alicia handed over the items to the person that was hired, Cole, and both of them even shook hands. "Miss nchard, thank you very much! The reservation has been made! I''ll fetch you over to the hotel after dinner!" "I appreciate your generosity, but you really don''t have to! I''m also entrusted by others. It''s no big problem! My husband is on a business trip here anyways, so let''s do this another time! On the contrary, I have a question for you. How do I get to the Bright Moon Hotel?" "Bright Moon Hotel? It''s a famous five star-rated hotel in Lesterdam City! If that''s the case, I won''t pressure you any further. Hop in. I''ll fetch you there! Just give me a buzz the next time you pay Lesterdam City a visit! That only applies if I''m still here though!" Before she could say anything else, he had already taken the suitcase from her hand, so Alicia didn''t refuse his offer. When they got out of the car, it was already half past eight in the evening. As she gazed at the magnificent and grand hotel, her gloomy mood instantly changed. After saying goodbye to Cole, she pulled her suitcase and walked in. However, an attendant stopped her at the door. "I came to see my husband. Why aren''t you letting me in?" "My deepest apologies, Miss. All the guests here are either rich or noble. Mr. Clements is currently residing in a top VIP suite. Anyone cane and im that they''re his wife... or his sister or rtive. Wouldn''t that be a problem for us then? It''ll be difficult for us to deal with them. Mr. Clements isn''t back yet, so we can''t possibly confirm your identity. Therefore, we can''t let you in for the time being. Please forgive us!" It sounded reasonable, but what if she chose to stay for the night? Would she be given the room then? "I''ll give him a call. Could you wait for him at room A808''s door? Is that fine with you?" As soon as Alicia brought out her cell phone number to dial his number, the attendant''s attitude had suddenly switched. The manager immediately came and lightened up the situation. "Is this how you ie'' entertain our guests? She''s new around here and doesn''t know the rules. Please don''t mind her, I''ll take you up..." Chapter 471 Chapter 471 She went up to the counter and made sure that Frederick wasn''t back yet. After waiting for a moment, she told herself that he must''ve been busy and didn''t want to hurry him. After looking at the time, Alicia bent down again and left her suitcase at the counter. She was so hungry to the point that she couldn''t stand it anymore, so she left for her dinner. After her stroll, it was soon past 9:30 p.m., and he should be back soon, so she returned to the hotel. She took her suitcase and asked, "Excuse me, sir, is the man in room A808 back yet?" "He just came back! We haven''t notified him just yet. Let''s give him a surprise! Miss and Mr. Clements seem like a really perfect match..." "Thank you!" She nodded with a smile, and the pace of Alicia''s movements couldn''t help but speed up. On the way up in the elevator, she did a quick touch-up of herself in front of the mirror, and then trotted along the way. At this moment, Frederick received the contract in his room and handed it to a tall, young man with wavy hair who was on the sofa.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org. "President Pierce, I''m sorry for bothering you at this hour. This contract wasn''t that important anyways. The main reason I invited you over today was because I''ve stored a bottle of 1787 Lafite red wine in the hotel. I heard that you have a special affection for Lafite, and I knew you''d admire it..." As he stood straight, the man was obviously a little excited. "It''s from 1787? Was it from President Thomas Jefferson''s collection that was auctioned off? I heard that he released it at a price of a hundred and fifty thousand US dors in 1985? And it''s apparently in your hands?" The man, Shelton Pierce, asked. "That''s correct! You''re indeed an expert! It was a coincidence that I got it, but I''m not sure whether it''s real or fake. You can help me figure it outter!" He took two wine sses and ced them on the table. Frederick smiled feebly. It was then that the doorbell rang. "I''ll go take a look!" Frederick thought it was the waiter who came with the wine, so he opened the door without any hesitation. When their eyes met, he was utterly surprised. Alicia raised her hand and gave him a smile. "Hubby, I''m here to check up on you!" As soon as she said that, she wanted to enter the room. With his sudden reflexes, he abruptly came out and closed the door. "Why are you here? Who told you toe?" The sharp tone of his was as if he threw a wet nket over her. Her expression darkened. It didn''t turn out like how she had expected it, especially when she saw him obstructing the door. She was happy and surprised at first, but now, her heart was cold, and her gaze towards him became a little dull. Right then, a man''s voice was heard from the room. "Mr. Clements?" In a snap, an anxious Frederick had pushed her. "Go! Hide in the bathroom! I won''t be seeing you yet! Don''te out! Go now!" As soon as he drove her away, Alicia''s mind was in a daze, but her intuition told her that something was wrong, so she followed the direction he pointed in and ran towards it. Frederick turned around and was about to return when he found that the door had been closed. He immediately stood at the door and turned to the other side, blocking the direction of Alicia''s departure. Out of the corner of his eyes, he noticed that she was no longer to be seen, therefore he was slightly relieved. At this time, the door of the room had opened. "Mr. Clements, is the wine here yet? Who were you talking to earlier?" Shelton asked. Why did he hear the voice of a woman? In the middle of their conversation, Shelton walked out and patrolled around the corridor. "The waiter. They brought the wrong order!" Subconsciously, Frederick turned his body to the side. His heart started pounding heavily. Looking up, he saw a waiter slowly walking towards him with a bottle of wine in his arms. He quickly raised his hand. "Why were you so slow?" He said. The waiter immediately ran over with the wine bottle in his hands as Frederick had signaled him with his eyes. He quickly handed it to Shelton and said, "I''m sorry, sir. Here you go!" As he took the wine, his attention was drawn back. He also excitedly said. "It''s really antique!" He turned around and entered the room while speaking. Frederick gazed in the direction of where Alicia had disappeared, and he released a sigh of relief. Shelton was notorious for being a scumbag. He seemed to have an addiction. He would turn into an animal whenever he saw a beautiful woman, like a cat in heat. There were rumors that he wouldn''t let go of his clients'' wives. He even defiled them on the dinner table. What''s more, he drugged them in a dirty way, and it only took less than ten minutes! However, there was no other way around it. They all knew that they were unable to resist the b*stard''s skills in the field of medicine. Many people relied on him to cross the threshold of the pharmacy supervision bureau. It was said that he defiled another person''s wife and paid them a year''s worth of special medicine. They simply closed their eyes and let him go! He wasn''t afraid of the failure of his business. This person was too much of a scoundrel. If he was interested in someone, he would do everything he could to drug them. He always brought his medicine with him! Therefore, the people who talked business with him were forced to agree! It''s all because of his second uncle who cared the most about him! There were only two things that piqued Shelton''s interest: women and wine! Hence, everyone knew that they couldn''t bring any women with them when they had a meetup or a meal with him. If he targeted them, he would chase them and eventually get his hands on them. Besides that, every time he saw a beautiful woman, a switch in his mind would immediately flip. He often couldn''t control himself in front of them and would defile them several times a day. However, typically wouldn''t be more than ten minutes before he got over it. Of course, this was limited to dealing with strangers! It was said that he was generous to women in private, and he also had a girlfriend. Even if he changed partners frequently, he was a little abnormal in that respect! Everyone knew that he was ill in that sense, but they also heard that there was no effective treatment for him! However, he was bald and sallow at such a young age, so they figured that his kidneys were seriously injured! Therefore, all men and women avoided him unless they needed his help. No one was willing to be close to him in private! Frederick wanted it to be over as soon as possible, and because he was in Lesterdam City, it was just an important middle segment. He didn''t look for any other ways around it. As long as he was able to cope with it, then Shelton would no longer be needed in the future! That''s why Fredrick had to endure such a person! They discussed everything in the room. Frederick handed the wine directly to him. While looking at the time, he also called the apanying manager and requested him to find a beautiful youngdy for him. When they left, he personally apanied Shelton to the elevator. After receiving the manager''s reply that the woman had been sent in, he then turned and walked towards the bathroom. There was a big hole in his heart, and a question appeared in Fredrick''s mind. "Why was she here in Lesterdam City? The woman who was with Jeremyst night..." In the bathroom, Alicia''s face was ashen as she sat on an empty suitcase; it was as if she was grieving. She hade here in search of happiness andfort! She really wanted to suppress her anger towards her aunt''s situation. In addition, she was also troubled that Frederick went on a business trip and the two of them were separated. She really wanted to meet and talk to him. Who would''ve thought that she would be unhappy and unsatisfied during her visit? "What kind of attitude was that? Did he not miss me at all? I wasn''t expecting him to react like that when he saw me? He didn''t seem to have the slightest bit of conscience! Didn''t he know that I''ve been eating and sleeping poorly because I was worried about him?! Men were clueless! Clueless! She fiddled with her little hands and poked the suitcase. In a sh, Alicia''s heart was broken into pieces. She had gone through all this effort to meet him and also stay the night with him. At this moment, all the ns and even the words that she wanted to tell him were all in vain. She had lost all her feelings! "Ally, are you there?" Frederick called out. Chapter 472 Chapter 472 Alicia was in a trance from the moment before she heard a familiar voice outside the door. When she came to her senses, she was still in a daze. Her heart was heavy, and she no longer felt the joy and excitement of wanting to see him that she initially had. "Ally, are you in there? Can youe out..." She got up slowly and looked at the time. She smirked at her reflection in the mirror. Only after doing this did she drag her suitcase out of the bathroom slowly. Throughout the whole time, her face was as dark as a storm, and she was frowning the entire time. Even a fool could tell that she was unhappy, so Frederick took her suitcase and asked, "Why didn''t you inform me before you arrived? When did you get here?" "I almost got into trouble again!" He thought. He was so worried that his tone sounded a little hasty. When his words had reached Alicia''s ears, his tone soundedpletely different. Apart from ming her, he was also reprimanding her! She came all the way here on such short notice to see him, yet he treated her like this. She became angrier and she grabbed her suitcase. "If that''s the case then I''ll be leaving now. You don''t want to see me anymore, do you? You weren''t happy at all when you saw me earlier. You weren''t even concerned about me. Do you only know how to scold me? If I knew this would happen, then I wouldn''t havee! I must''ve been bored out of my mind toe see you thiste!" She eximed. The more she said, the more aggrieved she was. Tears began rolling down her cheeks. With a single wave, she bolted out of the room. Frederick quickly grabbed her and hugged her. "Ally, that''s not what I meant! Let''s not cause a scene here. We''ll go back to my room and talk about it!" He held her tightly and took off his jacket to cover her. He straightened his cor, then put his hand over her neck and held her in his arm. He lifted her suitcase with the other hand. "Why is it so light?" This thought shed through Frederick''s mind, but he still extended his hand and tried to hold her in front of him. He was afraid of her expression. No matter how silly Alicia was, she also sensed that there was something wrong with his reaction earlier. She bit her lip and snorted, but she didn''t say anything. After he locked the door, she immediately pushed him away. She took out her mobile phone and started searching for ne tickets to go back home. He grabbed her hand and wiped the tears off her face. "Ally, I''m not displeased that you''re here! It''s just that it isn''t the right time for you to..." He shook his head and realized that what he had said could easily be misunderstood, so he promptly exined, "First of all, I''m not annoyed by you! Just now there was a client in my room. He''s a despicable and shameless pervert. If the waitresses in the hotel had piqued his interest, then he would''ve drugged them and dragged them into the toilet! Anyone who recognizes him knows about this, but he has a great status, a lot of money, and has done a lot of bad deeds. He has also taken a lot of pictures of women. Therefore, many aren''t bold enough to provoke him! I was fierce to you earlier because I was afraid that he would notice you!" "I should''ve known better not toe here. I almost ruined your business again. I''m leaving now!" Alicia was so angry that she wouldn''t listen to him. She simply felt that she had been unluckytely and everything around her was messed up. She was constantly worried about his well-being while he was on his business trip. It was the same with her aunt, and it had been bothering her for the past few days. She was finally relieved when she saw him... Instead, he got on her nerves. She felt as if her heart had been ripped apart! She was so irritated that she couldn''t resist staying for another minute. "Ally, where are you going? I''m just afraid that he''ll hurt you! That guy carries drugs with him wherever he goes! What if he wanted to r*pe you after seeing you today? What if he uses his drugs on you? Do you know that he can r*pe a woman as fast as he uses the toilet? Maybe he wants to take advantage of you or even be violent towards you... His desire for lust is uncontroble! That''s why I''m afraid that he''ll run into you again. You''re too pretty! If he fancies you, he''ll chase you all the way to Casterwich City. He''ll do anything to bring you back here! He''s a maniac!" He hugged her and calmly brushed her arm tofort her. "I know my tone was a bit too harsh! I was just worried about you! Fortunately, you were smart enough not to question a single thing earlier. Do you know how afraid I was that you would make a sound or be entangled with me..." He said. Alicia was in a bad mood. She pursed her lips and was still doubting him, but she didn''t say anything. "Can you tell me why you came here out of the blue? When did you arrive? Did something happen?" Was she here since the day before? "Why did youe here without notifying me?" He asked. She felt that his behavior wasn''t the best, but she couldn''t tell what was wrong. She couldn''t figure out whether it was his fault or not, but she was very displeased. "Don''t worry about it. I''m not here for you anyways! I''ll be leaving first thing tomorrow morning! I won''t be disturbing you!" Upon hearing her angry words, Frederick became even more upset. "Calm down, Ally!" If she wasn''t here for him, then was she here for Jeremy? "I highly doubt that she''s here to investigate him!" He thought to himself. "I came here to work!" She shouted. Deep down, he was confused and displeased, but they were locked in a stalemate. UT Although he loved her, cared for her very much, and also hoped to spend more time with her, his career was also a part of his life. He had to. separate his private life from his daily life. It was impossible for him to stay by her side 24/7! She clearly understood what he meant and agreed with his point of view, but right then, she wasn''t capable of epting the truth. She was being unreasonable and there was no way for her to be satisfied.This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. "I''m really not here for you! I was entrusted by a friend to deliver a parcel to someone! I just wanted to share a room with you for the night. If I had known this would''ve happened, then I wouldn''t have saved the money!" She was so enraged to the point she sounded sarcastic. After restlessly circling around the room twice, she dragged her suitcase again, wondering whether she should leave or get another room. As she was about to lose her temper, Frederick subconsciously stopped her. They were awkward at first, but Alicia''s cell phone suddenly rang. After pushing him away, she turned around to rummage through her bag and quickly answered the call, "Mr. Simpson..." The call was from Cole. He anxiously asked about her safety and whether she had found a ce to stay. She rolled her eyes at Frederick, threw her bag down, then took a few steps backwards, and replied with a smile. "I''m so sorry, I was having my dinner outside and I couldn''t hear my phone ringing! Yes, I''ve already found my husband. We''re at the hotel! Don''t worry, I''m okay! You''re too thoughtful! Thank you for your concern!" "That''s great! Next time, I hope you do your best as a host!" Cole replied. On the other hand, while Alicia was on the phone, Fredrick picked up the bag that she threw on the ground. The moment he grabbed her purse, he noticed the tickets inside. It was from the evening! Only then did he realize what a mess he was in. He was frustrated at himself and kept hitting his own head. How could he suspect that she was the one he saw yesterday? He really had no confidence in himself! Indeed, the difference between their rtionship was farpared to her 6 years with Jeremy. He was too worried about her! From the bottom of his heart, he had always been afraid that he would lose to God''s favor. The second Alicia hung up the phone, he hugged her and said, "I''m sorry, I misunderstood you. I thought you..." Chapter 473 Chapter 473 Frederick was constantly bothered by the thought of his previous encounter. When he ran into Jeremy, he wasn''t able to maintain his calmposure. However, he knew that he was worrying too much. Therefore, he ignored the thoughts and kept quiet. Alicia wasn''t aware of such an urrence. Moreover, she didn''t truly understand the fear that had been instilled in his heart. To her, she merely thought that Frederick was dissatisfied and unhappy at her earlier due to his misunderstandings of her being there. This recognition was a stark contrast from how apprehensive she constantly felt towards her own capabilities. She felt slightly emotional by the thought of it. "I''ll stop disturbing you, Frederick. I''ll book another room for the night!" As she was about to move, he held her tight and softly said, "What are you talking about? I''m so happy that you''re here to see me, but I really hope that you''ll inform me the next time you pay a visit. Can you do that?" If it wasn''t for Frederick who opened the door that day, or if she had hastily tried to enter his room, wouldn''t there have been trouble for them? Maybe it was entirely her fault. Alicia hated the thought of it. All she wanted to do was to surprise him!N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. Although it did cross her mind that Frederick would be unhappy to be disturbed at work, and it was necessary to inform him in advance, she still wasn''t satisfied. Her lips curled up in anger instantaneously. He approached her with a gentler behavior. "Okay, I understand. Please don''t be angry anymore. Let''s forget about this. Besides, it''s gettingte, and we''ve had enough arguments for one day." He stroked her hair and hugged her tightly. "Are you tired? I think you should go take a bath." While he spoke, he lifted her suitcase and ced it aside, he also took her cell phone away from her, then pushed her into the bathroom. After a long day, she was both physically and mentally tired. She wasn''t looking forward to wasting anymore energy. Once she was done with her bath, Frederick waited outside for her with a ss of milk in his hands. He also had some exquisite snacks prepared for her. "Have some milk before you go to bed, Alicia! I also got you some night snacks. We can use the microwave in the room to warm them up." She felt slightly better after drinking the ss of milk. She picked up her phone and booked a train ticket at 5:50 a.m. after she estimated the appropriate time to leave. She had booked an early ticket because she didn''t want her work to be dyed. She then proceeded to set an rm on her phone. After circling around her, Frederick paused for a moment. "Why aren''t you staying here for another day?" "Since you''re already here, why are you in such a hurry to leave?" As she turned around, she looked at him and said with her red pouting lips, "I don''t want to be a nuisance to someone!" He felt helpless as he observed her tantrum. He whimpered, "Ally..." She coughed coldly and pushed him away. "I''m sleepy!" She turned around and kicked off her shoes, then hopped onto the bed. Afterwards, sheid down on the bed and covered herself with the duvet. He shook his head in despair and sighed. He neatly arranged her shoes by the bedside before he headed into the bathroom. Frederick and Alicia were tossing and turning throughout the night, and this made them a little tired. He didn''t want to force her to sleep with him. Instead, heid beside her and ced his hands over her body, then he slowly cuddled her. After resisting for a while, she then pulled the quilt and remained still. Although they were dissatisfied with how things ended earlier, the both of them were no doubt exhausted. Besides that, Alicia was also drained from traveling around. Nevertheless, Frederick''s warm and calming embrace gave her an endless sense of security. It wasn''t long before she would fall into a deep sleep. Even though she was still resisting, she dozed off very shortly after. Regardless of the fact that he was facing her back, his tranquil heart wasn''t affected knowing he was connected to her. Not long after, he slept soundly as well. Alicia had her eyes wide open despite her rm not going off. There was something bothering her. She looked at the time and noticed it was five o''clock sharp; she had woken up on time. She didn''t remain in bed any longer, so she got up quietly and carefully moved Frederick''s hand away as she tried not to carelessly wake him up. Unfortunately, he woke up despite her subtlest movements. Little did she know that he had already turned off her rm. He originally wanted her to take a rest, but now, it seemed that his idea was in vain. As she tried to leave the bed, he held her waist back and said, "Are you really leaving?" As he spoke, his low, sexy voice still sounded sleepy and husky. He leaned against her shoulder and his eyes were still half-closed. In these few hours, he had such a good sleep. It would be better if he slept more! As expected, she was still furious. Truthfully, she was the easiest person to satisfy, but also the most demoralizing person. "I''ve already bought my train tickets!" In her mind, Alicia thought, "Does Frederick think I''m fooling around?" "Wouldn''t it be bad for me if I threw it away?" She pushed him away and said with a re, "I''m not an imprudent person like you are." After that, she headed into the bathroom to wash up. Knowing that she was still furious, he got up from bed as well. When she came out, he had already prepared breakfast for the both of them. "Here, have something to eat first. It''s too early in the morning, and I''m afraid the restaurants aren''t open this early. Also, don''t worry aboutter. I''ll be taking you to the station!" Then, he went into the bathroom. As she gazed at the simple meal on the table, her heart was then filled with tenderness. Frankly, she wasn''t expecting him to wake up this early to apany her and see her off. After all, she wasn''t child, and it was still early so she wasn''t that pretentious. At this moment, she truly felt like she had a lover and someone was concerned about her. It was different, even if it was just a few sentences, it was still enough to make one feel ill-disposed! Alicia wasn''t bothered whether she was hungry or not; she still ate the meal. Naturally, she left half of the meal for Frederick. After he had changed his attire and tidied up, he rang his assistant to prepare his car. "It''s still too early. When we reach the stationter, I''ll get you some snacks and a bottle of water..." He said to her. He carried her suitcase and took off his jacket then handed it to her before leaving. It was still early, and there weren''t many vehicles on the they didn''t have much of a road. During the trip too. Po conversation. It was not long after they had arrived at the station. Frederick picked up the tickets for her by the counter and brought her to the waiting hall. Over there, there were already some people waiting in line with their tickets. Alicia returned his jacket and took over her luggage. She had a partially crestfallen expression on her face as if she wasn''t too well. She didn''t say a single word; she merely waved her hand and was ready to leave Frederick hugged her and extended his hand to poke her plump cheeks. "What''s wrong? Are you still mad at me?" "Hmph!" She snorted; feeling slightly awkward at that moment. "It''s my... No, I''m to be med for this time. I shouldn''t have doubted my wife''s good intentions. I''ll ept my punishment and do the dishes for two days straight, alright? Please don''t be mad anymore." Her face had brightened up. A smile appeared on the corner of her lips as she eximed, "That''s so insincere! How can two days possibly be enough? Three days is more appropriate. I''m only going to eat without doing the dishes the minute I get home!" Noticing how she had begun to joke once again, he sighed in relief. He held her in his arms and hugged her tightly. "Okay! As long as you promise not to stay angry, then I''ll do anything to make it up to you. I''ll do the dishes for three days, so cheer up alright? Be careful on the way back!" "I will! Hubby, I''ll be leaving now! You should go back too, don''t forget to have breakfast." "Okay!" He lowered his head and nted a kiss on Alicia''s forehead, then he brought her to the innermost ticket gate. Frederick watched her figure slowly disappear from his sight. He rubbed his swollen forehead and picked up his phone... Before she got off the bus, Alicia received a phone call from Chet. Needless to say, he had already been waiting there with breakfast in his hand as soon as she arrived. "I''m sorry for troubling you with all these, Chet!" She said. Chapter 474 Chapter 474 She wasn''t expecting Frederick to send Chet to pick her up. She was slightly embarrassed, knowing that she had thrown a tantrum at him, yet he was concerned with her arrival in Casterwich City. "Alicia, what are you talking about? It''s my pleasure to be here for you." After he handed her the breakfast, Chet ced her suitcase in the trunk then proceeded to send her back home. At the front door, he also rang Frederick to inform him that she was safe. She felt like a child as soon as she stepped into her house. The people around her were very concerned about her well-being. She noticed a rare sense of happiness within herself at that moment. She left for work after she changed her attire and tidied herself. She was in a good mood that day. Although she was busy at work, she was still energetic. She wasn''t exhausted at all despite being upied. Before she was done for the day, she made a call to Freya. She prepared some fruits and snacks, as well as an emerald bracelet that she had reserved for herself before hurrying over to Lovely Scent. After the two were done with their meal, Alicia then brushed her teeth and put on a pair of gloves to help out at the store. The store had some flowers delivered that day, but they weren''t prepared yet. Seeing that there weren''t many customers, Alicia brought out the bracelet. "Aunt Freya, I know you dislike gold and silver, and you also don''t like fame and wealth, so I thought this emerald bracelet would be suitable for you! I found someone who made it just for you. Do you like it? It''s been a while since I''ve given you a gift aftering back for such a long time." The sparkling bracelet was clearly unique. Freya was also quite fond of it as she fiddled with it. Unknowingly, a glimmer of sadness appeared in her eyes. "Why are you wasting your money on me? Having you here everyday is already the best present you''ve given me! You don''t have to give me these little gifts. I think it''s better if you give this to my sister!" Freya fondled the emerald bracelet before cing it back into its box again. "Aunty Freya!" Alicia took it out and vehemently attached it on her wrist. "I''ll buy one for my mom once she''s back. This one''s specially made for you! I''m d you like it. I personally purchased it with my own sry for you, Aunt Freya, so you must ept it!" Freya wasn''t the type to dress up. Initially, Alicia wasn''t certain about what to give her. Finally, she came to a decision that emerald was more suitable for her aunt, so she chose an emerald bracelet. After all, she recently gained her crafting skills not too long ago. In Alicia''s heart, Aunt Freya was also her mentor besides being rted to her. She was her precious aunt who was constantly by her side especially when her parents weren''t there for her. Freya fondled the bracelet a few more times before she stopped and said, "Alright!"This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. "Please wait for a moment, Aunt Freya. Let me go settle the flowers!" Alicia hummed as she walked inside towards the sofa. She also fiddled with the pair of scissors in her hands. Over at the counter, Freya had sorted out the ount books. She also packed up the finished products from thest few orders, then pasted a butterfly knotbel on them. The store had no customers at that time. The two of them were simply busy with their own work. asionally, they took a break and chatted with each other. Time passed peacefully... After Freya was done sorting out the books, she raised her eyes and noticed Alicia fiddling with the flowers. Alicia had a serious expression, yet her posture was elegant and beautiful. She was undeniably glowing under the lights, and she seemed more graceful than the flowers themselves. Once the coffee was brewed, Freya handed Alicia a cup of it. With a rare quiet smile on her face, Freya said, "Have a cup of coffee and get some rest. The flowers seem to be well- handled. You almost made them into a work of art! Are you in a good mood today?" "I guess I am." After cing down the scissors, Alicia went to wash her hands first. Her eyes were shining bright, and they were full of sweet tenderness. She giggled, "I went to Lesterdam City yesterday, so..." While drinking her coffee, Alicia bit her luscious lips as if she was a girl who had just fallen in love. Upon hearing this, Freyaughed as well, "No wonder you''re so cheerful today! Ally, do you really love him that much?" Gazing down, Alicia spoke while pouting. "I think so... Back then, he used to have a bad temper, but would still spoil me. Yet now, he''s more amodating with me. We had an argument yesterday. I was stubborn at first but he still around andplied with me. I can dly say that he''s the best man I have ever met!" The happiness on Alicia''s face couldn''t be concealed. When she heard those words, Freya hesitated for a bit, but she still maintained a smile. "That''s great to hear! I always knew you would find your happiness, but you should never be too willful. Being gentle is our greatest weapon as a woman. If you find someone who cares deeply for you, then you should definitely cherish him..." Before Freya could say anything else, Alicia''s phone, which was on the table, suddenly rang. The call was from Frederick. Freya turned around and left on her own as soon as she noticed it. Alicia simply answered the call calmly. "Hubby?" Frederick was relieved to know that she had safely arrived through the call. "Are you done with your work yet? When will you being back, Frederick?" She asked. Although she just came back from meeting him not too long ago, she genuinely missed him. She wasn''t certain if it was the fact that she wanted to discuss her aunt''s situation with him, or it was something else that was on her mind. Subconsciously, she longed for him, and this feeling was particrly stronger this time. "Are you not mad at me anymore? Err...The earliest would be tomorrow night, while thetest would be the day after tomorrow, but I''ll definitely be back soon!" "Then I''ll decide whether I should remain mad at you or not once you''re back here! Also, I''m at Lovely Scent, Frederick. There''s a customer entering the store, so I''ll be hanging up first. Bye, Hubby!" Before hanging up the phone, Alicia blew him a kiss then quickly tidied all the fresh flowers and mess on the table. She ced the flowers away once she was done with them. On the other side, Freya showed some customers the way out. "Take care and pleasee back again!" Alicia took her phone and hurried over to the front. Looking at the gift boxes that were piled up at a corner, she casually asked, "Are these all the customer''s orders? Aunt Freya, what''s this month''s profit?" "It doesn''t seem much. After all, there were a lot of issues here this month," Alicia thought. The perfumes at the store were made from authentic materials. Two of them were made from expensive rose oil from Bulgaria. Alicia was afraid that her aunt was losing money from all the broken bottles, and she had no idea how to help her. Despite that, she knew that her aunt was strong-willed. From the past until now, she had been living on her own business here at Lovely Scent! "Don''t worry, it''s almost the same asst month''s. It''s only about two-thousand dors less, that''s all." Freya had known about Alicia''s concerns. She held the ount book in her hand and started counting. "I''ve calcted everything. If I take into ount all the orders, I can earn more than thirty-thousand dors this time. Unfortunately, some of the fragrances are indeed harmful to the customers'' bodies. Therefore, I''ll be making the fragrances only three days a week. I''ll be able to make enough money, and it''ll be enough for me to earn a living." "Aunt Freya, we''re a family. If you''re facing any difficulties, you can tell me about them." While they were talking, Alicia suddenly thought of something and spoke up. "Ah, I forgot something earlier!" She picked up her phone and texted Frederick: [Hubby, I forgot to tell you that I''m waiting for you toe back to do the dishes! Haha... I love you.] As she looked at Alicia, Freya suddenly recalled something. "Ally, I heard that the electrical station will be repaired tomorrow, and I''m not sure when they will shut down the power, but a batch of goods will be arriving here tomorrow night. Can you help me take a look at it after work? I''m afraid that if I stay alone for too long, I can''t finish it myself..." Chapter 475 Chapter 475 "No worries! I''ll handle it. Aunt Freya, you should stay over at my ce for the night since there''ll be a ckout here. Besides, Frederick might not be back tomorrow anyways, and it doesn''t matter if hees back. I''ll chase him back home for a night!" "Okay then!" Alicia wasn''t aware of the loneliness in the depths of Freya''s eyes, and her attitude was alsopletely different from before, yet she was still there happily rambling, "In that case, we can have supper together as well! There''s a barbecue stall down both the streets and they even sell various kinds of soups. They have salty, sweet, sour, and spicy ones. You can get anything down there..." "It would be better for us to buy a few of them back. We can separate them into different bowls!" Alicia thought. She found it funny as she imagined Frederick helplessly sitting on the ground in front of a pile of dishes. She wasn''t nning to be merciful on him this time; she really wanted him to do three days'' worth of dishes! The corner of Freya''s mouth twitched for a second. For the first time in a long while, a smile emerged on her face. "Okay! Ally, let''s have a feast tomorrow once you''re done with work! I''ll close the store in the afternoon and prepare a few dishes. Let''s have a good meal together!" "That''s great! Aunt Freya, can you bring over some of your meatballs? I love the meatballs that you make the most. They''re tasty and not greasy at all!" Alicia and Freya were chatting away while they calcted the remaining stocks of perfumes on the shelf. For the first time, the store was filled withughter and happiness. Meanwhile, in the Randolph family''s mansion, Danica''s phone rang as soon as she was done packing her luggage. She answered her phone as quickly as she could. Lindsay''s voice echoed through the call. "I just came back and I heard that you''re leaving already?" "I''ve booked a flight for tomorrow at 1 AM!" Danica eximed. "Have you given up already? I''ve fulfilled what I promised you!" On the bed, Lindsay looked at her recently polished bright red nails and spoke. "It''s such a pity that it isn''t the right time for you. Even Frederick has gone on a business trip too!" Lindsay was indicating that he was currently vulnerable since he was on a business trip in a foreign city. However, she couldn''t deliberately approach him or make any obvious movements. Besides that, it was impossible for her to try too many times as it might expose her presence. It was a shame that such an opportunity had appeared after a long day! "Whatever is up ahead shall be decided by fate!" Lindsay thought. Danica sneered, but there was no response from her initially. Instead, she changed the topic and said, "Why did you evene back knowing that it''s already thiste? You do know it won''t do you any good right?" Her original n was to kill two birds with one stone, so that she could get both the money and the people! Now, all her efforts were basically in vain! In fact, she should''ve been the biggest beneficiary of this scheme! To Lindsay, she wouldn''t have gained much from this other than a measly sum of money. Even if her n was sessful, there was a higher probability of Jeremy being with Alicia if Fredrick broke up with her. Furthermore, she couldn''tprehend that the disadvantages were greater than the benefits for her. This begs the question, why did Lindsay agree so quickly? "Why did you..." "Haha." Lindsay immediately interrupted her with herughter. "I bet you''re thinking, what does your sess have anything to do with me? Maybe it''ll be more beneficial to me if you fail, so why am I still helping you, Danica?" "It doesn''t make sense, does it?" Danica thought. She didn''t look like a fool who would marry someone for nothing! "Haha... You shouldn''t think too much about it. We''re the same, two peas in a pod! We never crossed each other''s paths. You''ll take back your man and I''ll be back with my work! You don''t need you to thank me for this! If you''re really wondering why I''m doing this, then I''ll be honest with you. There isn''t any particr reason. I simply dislike seeing Alicia happy. I just can''t bear the sight of hervished life! I would rather you be the happy one living a wonderous life than her." Besides, whether the n worked or not, Jeremy wouldn''t be hers anyways! "This was all Alicia''s fault, that d*mn siren! Maybe the Crouch family''s doctor''s ident also had something to do with her and Frederick. Everyone in Casterwich ??? City knew that Carson was the most influential doctor in the medical field, and they''d also known that the Vives were colluded with the Clements," Lindsay rambled to herself. After thinking about it, she felt that the Crouch family''s incident had been exposed. Her hidden card was uncovered and anyone would''ve known that she had been with Jeremy for the past few days. It was all because of those two, Frederick and Alicia! §æ§Ö§ä Everyone knows her secret now. No matter how much she had sacrificed for Jeremy, she was well-aware that he wouldn''t ept her. She was a notorious daughter-inw and even if he epted her, the Pitcher family would definitely not agree with it. Although they only had a little fame, they still couldn''t tolerate her! Was she willing topromise and marry a poor man? Lindsay closed her eyes as she was very agitated. She told herself that she would never end up like her mother! Especially not before Graham Crouch had won the lottery. She wasn''t discriminating against the people who were poor; instead she just wanted to live a happy and luxurious life. However, deep down, she knew that she wasn''t lucky enough to be with a rich and wealthy guy. Danica had understood Lindsay''s thoughts through her words. Out of the blue, she felt a sudden surge of regret through the call. She said, "Thank you! Since we''re partners in crime, you should be able to understand my feelings..." The women of this world weren''t always tolerant! After a slight pause, she resumed and said, "It''s going to take some time to forget, and I need some time to rest as well." She was unable to aplish anything currently even if she gave it her all. "That''s right!" As long as they were in- sync, then Lindsay would''ve understood immediately. This was indeed the best decision at the moment. After all, they were caught in a simr situation... "Since you''re about to leave, perhaps we can still burn the candles that have yet to be burned! It doesn''t matter whether it''s useful or not! As far as I know, he''ll be back from Lesterdam within the next two Why don''t you leave something behind for him? He''ll be back soon anyways. Besides that, you''re unrestrained as well. It honestly doesn''t matter if you''re sessful or not." With a sh of inspiration, Danica nodded her head. "That''s a good idea! I''ll think about it!" After the call ended, they both turned off their phones at the exact same time... The next day after work, Alicia gave Freya a call and headed to the supermarket. As she pushed the cart back and forth, she constantly hummed and casually grabbed a lot of snacks, "Cooking wine! Bell peppers... and honey too!" Alicia was engrossed in picking her groceries for that night. Shockingly, there was a guy who had followed her in a ck car since she exited herpany''s building. He was even tailing her in the shadows at the supermarket, yet she wasn''t troubled by it. After picking up the grocery bags, she hurried over to Lovely Scent.This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. At the same time, Freya had already prepared a table full of delicious dishes at the house. There was seafood, meat, mushroom soup, and all kinds of snacks. Looking at the table full of dishes, Alicia was shocked. "Aunty Freya? Why are there so many dishes? Is anyone elseing?" "Nope! It''s just the two of us. I''ll leave the decision to you; just tell me whatever you want to eat. I''m in a good mood today, so I''ll cook anything..." Freya knew that Alicia had the habit of sneaking into the kitchen for food since she was a child, and it usually affected her appetite during dinner. Freya offered her some fried shrimp that was on a te. Alicia epted her kind generosity, then proceeded to grab a piece. Despite the fact that the fried shrimp was still hot off the pan, she gobbled it down anyway. "It tastes slightly salty and has a peppery vor. It''s delicious!" "You can have more then!" Both of them were busy inside the house. Meanwhile, the driver outside had made a phone call... Chapter 476 Chapter 476 In the office, Chet was sorting out the documents when his phone suddenly rang. "Mr. Reynes, there''s a car that has been following Miss nchard for the whole day. Do you want us to deal with it..." "What car?! Has it appeared before?" As he ced down his pen, Chet became nervous. "He isn''t back yet. I can''t possibly let anything happen to her!" He thought to himself. "It''s a ck Volkswagen with a green license te,belled A - QQ8732. The man is in his 30s or 40s! He followed Miss nchard out of thepany''s building and even tailed her into the same supermarket!" "Was he alone?" Chet asked, while he wondered whether the man was a stalker or a pursuer. "That''s right! He''s the only one I''ve seen for now!" Frankly speaking, a single person wouldn''t normally plot to kidnap or hurt others. After a brief analysis, Chet spoke up. "I understand! I''ll run a search on the car''s license te. You just need to keep an eye on him. Make sure to take note of everything that happens! Don''t act rashly if he doesn''t do anything suspicious. Miss nchard''s safety is our number one priority. Besides that nothing else is important. Do you understand me? If anything happens to Miss nchard, we''ll all be doomed!" "Understood!" "Keep in touch with me at all times!" After he hung up the phone, Chet quickly dialed another phone number and left the office. Over at Lovely Scent, Alicia poured some drinks and had a delightful meal with Freya. They talked andughed throughout the night, and most of their chatter was about the past. The atmosphere was unprecedentedly calm and pleasing. "I''ll pay my sister and brother-inw a visit once I''m in Irnd. Then, I''ll go to the countryside to live in a small house with various kinds of flowers and nts. That way, I won''t be so tired..." It was as if she had already nned for the future. Freya''s eyebrows had raised. "In the future, my days shall be filled with joy andughter!" After dinner, someone delivered a few boxes to them. Freya signed for the delivery, then the two of them began to unpack the boxes. There were fragrances, a batch of alcohol wax and various gift boxes with smaller items too. Alicia and Freya counted the amount of boxes whilebelling them. Right before they knew it, the sky had darkened. As the both of them spotted the two shlights on the table, they began to examine the neighboring stores. It was quieter than usual; all the surrounding stores had their doors closed. The streets were slightly deserted, but the street lights were still on, and there was no power outage at all. Alicia was quite puzzled. "Aunt Freya, when will the ckout begin? Do you want to set these aside first and reorganize them tomorrow?" It was already past eight, yet there wasn''t any ckout, and all the neighboring stores were already closed! "They''ve been continuously inspecting the power stationtely as it was undergoing rectification. In the past few days, they even posted a notice stating that there would be a ckout today. Is my shop connected to a different circuit? Look over there, it seems like one of the stores has a power outage. I''m worried that the fragrances will be vtile if I''m not done with the perfumes anytime soon! The key to a perfume is indeed its odor! We can''t afford to move any closer to the residential area as the store is under a high-risk industry; it''s for the sake of the residents'' safety. I''m almost done with the perfumes. We can close the store once I''ve double-checked them!" While exining, Freya kept looking at the clock on the wall. "Exactly!" "Ally, aren''t you tired? You should get some rest. There''s no need for you to hurry!" Freya took her hand and held it firmly. "I''m grateful for all your help, Alicia. It took me half a year to replenish my stock, but it''s much easier with you around! I''m really getting older and slower," Freya said. "Aunt Freya, you''re spouting nonsense again! There''s no need for all thosepliments. It is my duty to help you out too. If you need anything in the future, just let me know," Alicia replied. Frankly, there weren''t many boxes on the ground. It was just that the materials were tooplicated, sobeling and identifying them was troublesome. "It suddenly urred to me that all my medicines have been used up! Ally, can you go to the pharmacy in front of the street and get me some mecobmin medicine? It''s supposed to help my tremors. My hands are constantly shaking every time I''m at work. My doctors say that I''m suffering from neuritis. If I don''t take the medicine, I won''t be able to work normally!" "Okay!" Freya massaged her palms. As soon as Alicia took out some change, her phone rang. "Express delivery?" She turned around to Freya. "Aunt Freya, did you buy anything recently? The caller said that there''s a courier waiting for you at the street corner with your order. They also mentioned that they had a lot of deliveries today and it wasn''t convenient for them to drop it off at your store," she asked. "I did not! Was he mistaken?" In that instant, Freya froze for a moment and thought. "Or did I forget something?" Was someone luring her out with these excuses? That shouldn''t be the case! She wasn''t certain, but she didn''tpletely deny it either. "It''s okay, I''ll go take a look since it''s on the way to the pharmacy anyways." At the same time, Alicia also grabbed a pen knife. "I''ll go check with the courier first! It might be a scam. After all, they even wanted you to pick it up yourself. Aunt Freya, I''ll be leaving now! Don''t worry about me. You should take a rest. I''ll finish the rest when Ie back. It won''t take long, I promise!" After muttering to herself, Alicia took off her apron and walked out. Without realizing it, Freya also chased after her. "Ally, Ahem." Freya pulled her back and held her hands firmly again. "What''s wrong Aunt Freya? Why is your hand so cold?" After all, she had been busy the whole day, so sweating was inevitable. She took off her coat and wrapped it around Freya''s body. "You should take care of yourself! Women need to keep their own body warm at all times. Besides, it''s better to feel warm than cold anyways." "I''m fine! Calm down, you don''t have to be too worried about me. Take care of yourself and watch out for traffic. Ally, you should always make sure you''re safe at all times and look out for yourself too!" "I know! You should go in, it''s freezing out here." As she waved her hand, Alicia left promptly. Freya pulled at her clothes as Alicia slowly disappeared from her sight. Her eyes started to tear, but she gradually curled her lips upwards. She felt relieved and peaceful at the same time; it was as if she had broken free from the chains that held her back. She stood at the entrance for quite some time before she decided to go back in. The minute she turned around, her gaze inadvertentlynded upon a dark figure who was sneaking around Alicia''s car. He lowered his head and ran away quickly to avoid any suspicions. He was dressed with a hood over his hat. Anyone would''ve known that the man didn''t want to attract any unnecessary attention. Alicia''s car wasn''t parked by the road that day. Instead it was parked somewhere beside the roadside''s flower bed. Moreover, there were two other cars parked beside hers. Speaking of which, both cars were covered from the front to the back. If she hadn''t gone out, she probably wouldn''t have seen it at all because most of the surrounding stores were closed that day while Freya''s store wasn''t. The curtains above the window were rolled down earlier. If she hadn''t gone out, she wouldn''t have noticed this. Freya''s first intuition was someone had meddled with Alicia''s car. Earlier, she seemed to have noticed some tools in the man''s hand, and his actions were awkward. His swift movements were suspicious as well. He was extremely close to her car. "If he wasn''t there to steal Alicia''s car, then he must''ve been sabotaging it! No one in their right minds would vent their anger by damaging a random car at a time like this, unless..." She thought. "Unless they were in a hurry to put her in danger!" Who would want to harm Alicia? Freya bolted over to confirm her suspicions. She stopped at a corner and thought to herself. Wouldn''t she alert the enemy if she went over? Besides, who knew what he would do if he noticed her! Seemingly so, it was a better idea to inform Alicia about it so that she could handle it herself. Freya was certain that she would be cautious after she heard her advice. She took a step back and reentered her store. Alicia ran all the way to the pharmacy to buy medicine first before heading to the corner of the street. As expected, she saw a motorcycle nearby. The rider carried two big bags with him as if he was delivering some documents. She knew right off the bat that the courier delivery was a fraud after some inquiries. The address on the box was indeed Aunt Freya''s store address, but it was said to contain a set of essories. Furthermore, the delivery fees cost more than a hundred dors. She rejected it instantly! Why on Earth would Aunt Freya purchase jewelry? And to have it delivered by a courier... As she was about to walk back, her eyes caught sight of Danica who turned into a nearby alley with a familiar, tall figure. The lights were slightly dim, but she noticed that it was a man beside her, and he was partially covered by the shadows. Alicia could only see a fleeting face, but the shape of his body... Content "Frederick? Was that him?" She mumbled to herself She turned around and ran over. She lost sight of the two of them as soon as she crossed the street. She spun around to look for them when she suddenly heard a rustling sound, apanied by a familiar female voice,This text is property of N?/velD/rama.Org. "I hate you so much! How long do you n to make me wait? To be clear, I know that you still care about my infertility." "Well, you should quickly get her pregnant! That way, we don''t have to conceal our rtionship any longer... You won''t have to deal with her anymore and we''ll both be happy about it!" "Darling, what''s so special about her? I despise the fact that you both are together!" "I know, Danica." Alicia was dazed by Danica''s words as she leaned on the wall. Doubts started to flood her mind. Danica? She''s in a rtionship with Frederick? What were they doing together? Were they secretly having an affair? Frederick told me that he would be back within two days, didn''t he? But he was uncertain with his word. Was he messing with me? Was that really Frederick? Was his intention to meet Danica first, then onlye back to see me tomorrow? What was all of this really about? Was Frederick really with Alicia because Danica couldn''t bear a child? Was his true purpose to coax Alicia, lie to her, to y with her feelings, and finally snatch away the child that she would''ve given birth to? Was that his real motive? No! It couldn''t be! Why would he plot against her? If all he wanted was a baby, wouldn''t it be easier to find a surrogate mother? Why would he go through all this trouble to plot a scheme against her? "Never! He isn''t that type of person!" Alicia wouldn''t believe it! He would never mess with her feelings. How could he be the second Jeremy? If there were no conflicts between Alicia and Frederick, then why did he treat her like this? What was the point of him lying to her? "I must''ve been mistaken! I must be!" She thought. She continuously denied what she had heard. She turned her head sideways subconsciously and continued to spy on their conversation. However, the alley was too dark. She could only see a rough outline of two intertwined figures. The next thing she knew, a deep and familiar voice was heard. "We should create more problems for her! For now, we just have to wait for her to bring us the medicine. We can''t possibly expect this to be sessful if we''re not ying our cards right. Besides that, Grandma needs to have an exnation, so be obedient and bear with it for a little longer!" "What? Frankly, you men are all yboys! She''s such a beauty, so why are all men so greedy?" "You really do understand me! I''lle to a decision after all of this, so don''t worry about it!" What a shameless beast! Alicia had endured as much as she could, she was honestly going crazy. "Frederick!" She yelled in her mind. "Hurry up and leave!" Before she could roar angrily in response to Danica''s footsteps, she heard a loud bang, and she immediately turned around. A wave had burst out of Lovely Scent. of mes "No! Aunt Freya..." Chapter 477 Chapter 477 Alicia turned around and ran back. In an instant, her eyes were flooded with tears. She rushed over to Lovely Scent. The mes were so fierce that she couldn''t even get through the door. She shouted, "Aunt Freya! Where are you?! Is there anyone who can help me? Please help me..." She kept wailing as she tried to squeeze her way through while avoiding the mes inside. It was at this moment that Freya, who continually evaded the mes and debris, immediately rushed towards the door as soon as she noticed Alicia. "Ally, you shouldn''t be here! It''s too dangerous. Leave now!" "Don''t get into your car. Someone has sabotaged it! Ahem, Ahem..." "Just leave me!" Freya pounced and continuously waved her hand as she shouted non-stop. The mes had separated them. Alicia dashed forward, but Freya frantically chased her away on the other side. "Aunt Freya, give me your hand! I''ll pull you out!" "Remember Ally, don''t drive your car! The store is filled with mmable materials and it''s going to explode soon. Go now!" "No, Aunt Freya... I can''t possibly leave you..." She kept on extending her hand while evading the mes. Alicia tried to grab Freya''s hand to pull her out. Instead, Freya reached out to her hand and spoke while she squeezed Alicia''s hand tightly, "I''m the one who got you into this trouble, Ally! You still have a long way ahead of you, so you should leave now! Don''t worry about me.. I''m already injured, so it''s impossible for me to escape. Please remember my words... Do not get into your car! Take care of yourself and get out of here this instance!" "Ally, apart from that, please keep in mind that a piece of you will remain in this fire forever. Therefore, you must cherish the rest of your life and be aware of those dangerous people around you!" "I want you to live on for me..." Alicia couldn''t bring herself to leave, so Freya determinedly pushed her as her leg was dragged on the ground. Freya''s ring had fallen off her finger while Alicia tried to hang onto her hands. "Run!" Freya used all of her strength to push her out of the room. She then turned around and ran back in. "Aunt Freya, don''t do this!" "Go now!" Freya smiled as she nced back then threw the bottle beside her onto the ground. She cried and screamed in agony while she climbed up. When Freya was about to extend her hand... Suddenly, there was a loud ''bang''. The explosion sted Alicia away and the whole world was swirling in her sight. Before she passed out, there was a clear scent of gasoline. "Gasoline?" She thought before she fainted. The outburst wasn''t an ident? On the other hand, Chet had run a search for the car''s number te. He even exined the situation to Frederick in detail, and two more subordinates were also sent by Chet to handle the situation. In the office, his phone suddenly rang as he was investigating the unknown vehicle. His heart pounded vigorously the moment he saw the number. It was the subordinate who Chet had just sent! Did something ur over there? As soon as he answered the call, an urgent and confused voice came, "Something terrible has happened! Lovely Scent, the store, caught fire and there was an explosion. Miss nchard..." Chet''s vision was instantaneously blurred. He sprang out of his chair and asked, "What''s her condition?" "Our people have fainted on the grass, and Miss nchard... She might''ve been caught under the explosion! The mes are too fierce, and we can''t seem to get in..." Chet left hastily without acknowledging the subordinate''sst few words. When he arrived at the scene, the fire brigade was already there. Several people had helped to put out the fire as well. It wasn''t long until everything was under control. However, the smoke was still permeating, and the surroundings descended into chaos... On the other side, the entire area was cordoned by the police. The moment Frederick arrived, he almost fell to his feet at a single nce of the incident. His face waspletely pale due to the turmoil around the area. "Fre... Frederick?" Chet choked as he brought him up to his feet. "She... Is she inside?" Frederick''s eyes were fixed on the perfume store, and his voice seemed to be drifting. Right then, two of his subordinates, who were knocked out earlier, came over. They said, "I''m sorry Mr. Clements! We''ve been following Miss nchard all the time. Initially, she wasn''t inside when the fire broke loose. Before I fainted, I caught a glimpse of her running inside We tried to stop her, but we were Knocked unconscious by someone, so..." "So, you didn''t see her go in, did you?" Frederick muttered. Suddenly, a glimmer of hope emerged in his heart. "She should be alive if she wasn''t caught in the explosion, right?" He thought. "She''s still alive, isn''t she?!" He eximed. He turned around and grabbed Chet by his cor, his eyes flushed red. He noticed Alicia''s car out of the corner of his eyes. Her car was there, yet she was nowhere to be found. There was no news regarding anyone who was injured or sent to the hospital. The fire came from the ce where she often visited. That night, she was gone.N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content. still there, but now, she was gon Deep down, Chet wasn''t particrly optimistic of the situation. That was the reason why he remained silent. The incident was under control. The search and rescue personnel entered the store, and several people also rushed over. The surrounding police officers who greeted Chet earlier immediately halted them in front of the police cordon as soon as they tried to approach the store. "I''m sorry, but you can''t go in for the time being. We''re still uncertain about what had caused the fire so we can''t allow you to tamper with the crime scene..." Although the mes had turned everything to dust, the police were still insistent that the procedure could not be disrupted. "Mr. Young, are there any casualties inside? What''s going on inside there? We were really close to the owner of that store!" Chet was the one who had asked the questions. On the other side, Frederick was still staring at Alicia''s car. His whole body was perfectly still. As the two were conversing with each other, a forensic pathologist, who was apanied by an officer, came over. "How is it? What''s the situation like?" As he shook his head, the forensic pathologist spoke up. "There were casualties andrge traces of highly mmable goods in there. The bodies are all in pieces due to the outbreak of the fire, and they''re very much unrecognizable Currently, the number of casualties is still uncertain, but I found a ring attached to a charred finger, it seems like a woman who had a very high-grade diamond ring. The staff members are still collecting the rest..." The forensic pathologist waved a bag in his hand while he spoke, in which there was a shiny diamond ring. With his eyes fixed onto it, Frederick grabbed it and held it tightly in his hand. "Excuse me, what are you doing? This is evidence!" Chet and the other subordinates hurried to stop them as soon as the staff members had made a move. "Officer, this is Madam''s wedding ring! Could you leave it with us first? We''ll wholeheartedly cooperate with the investigation if you leave the ring with us." Chet quickly tried to ease the tension between the two of them. He pushed Frederick aside as he was afraid that he would be agitated and start attacking the medical personnel. Meanwhile, after a long conversion between both sides, Chet finally signed a contract of agreement. He had toe up with multiple ways to persuade the officers to leave the ring behind for them. Not long after, the search-and-rescue personnel had all evacuated. There was nothing left in the burnt down store other than a pile of ashes. Frederick stood still at a single spot and stared intently at the ring. Not a drop of tears was shed by him. He seemed to have lost his entire sanity. No words were uttered from his mouth, and he merely held the ring tightly in his hands. When everyone left, the whites of his eyes had noticeably faded. He didn''t move a single muscle at all. Chet quickly gathered the news sent from all corners, and even negotiated with the blockader on the other side in various aspects: "Frederick..." Chapter 478 Chapter 478 This wasn''t within Chet''s expectations of how things would turn out. The entire incident felt like a bad dream to him. It was as if a whole century had gone by. Suddenly, a calm and cold voice emerged, "How many people were inside there?" "They''re still cleaning up and picking up the bones inside. Judging from the number of skulls found... there were two." Every word that came out of Chet''s mouth weighed down at the bottom of his heart. He had arranged bodyguards to protect her; he even tasked others to look over her at the store... Yet, this incident had urred at the worst possible time! He closed his eyes and the atmosphere surrounding him was deathly still. There weren''t many vehicles on the street at the moment. The cold wind howled and it was as if Frederick''s whole world had turned into the Sahara Desert. It was cold and dark; he was in despair and the darkness had engulfed him. Then, he turned around and spoke. "Gather all the surveince from tonight, all the information, results from theb and any clues rted to this incident. Find out what happened and get to the bottom of this. I''ll be waiting for you at Robson Garden! I want answers before dawn!" Chet was shocked by his orders and his mouth was wide open for the rest of the day. Wasn''t Frederick sad nor driven crazy by the fact that Miss nchard was gone forever? Why did he seem so calm about it? Not a single tear was shed by him at all! However, for various reasons, Chet felt an unprecedented fear and pressure from him. It was like the most terrifying silence before a storm... At four o''clock in the morning, Chet was tired but he forced himself to go over to Robson Garden. When he entered thepound, he was escorted into the kitchen. Right then, he noticed that Frederick had sat on a stool that was on the ground. In front of him was a huge basin full of bowls and tes. His hands were soaked in them, and he kept scrubbing them continuously. The bowls and tes were sparkling clean; even the water was as clear as the ocean. On the contrary, his hands were damp and his fingers were wrinkled. It was obvious that he had been washing the dishes for a very long time. As soon as he saw this, his jaw dropped. "Frederick, are you alright?" What on Earth was he doing? Frederick didn''t get any rest since he came back from the previous night''s incident. He also didn''t sleep nor investigate the incident further. Instead he had been doing the dishes in the kitchen the entire time. Was he traumatized? He wasn''t bothered at all and his eyes weren''t even raised upon Chet''s arrival. "Speak!" He said. "We''ve tracked the car that followed Miss nchard. It belongs to an ordinary factory worker, and his name is Mike. He tailed her just because he was fond of her beauty. Besides that, he wanted to take pictures of her as well! In the end, he was too timid to do so and merely followed her the entire way. He didn''t approach her at all and left shortly after. I''ve asked someone to verify this person, Mike. He doesn''t have any criminal records and he wasn''t poor. Surprisingly, he has been single for many years since his wife passed on from an illness. I doubt that her death has any connections with Miss nchard. I also verified that after she entered Lovely Scent, he had driven away before it got dark. The urrence of the fire isn''t rted to him." Frederick wasn''t fazed by his words; he persistently washed the dishes. Seeing that no words were uttered by him, Chet resumed speaking. "Due to the current rectifications of the area, there weren''t many stores that were open. Several stores were still experiencing a power outage. Therefore, there was limited surveince. The only thing they could recover was the traffic surveince on the street! Since Lovely Scent is a source of perfume fragrances, it''s undeniable that they contained a lot of alcohol inside, therefore there should be an abundance of mmable materials in the store. The store was close to some residential areas, so it''s possible that the explosion could be triggered by boiling water or cooking. That evening, the store was closed and someone had delivered a batch of goods over to them. Miss nchard and the shop owner were the only ones there! The surveince showed that thest frame was of Miss nchard heading out. The bodyguard mentioned that she went to the pharmacy and bought a specific medicine for nerve tremors, then she headed out to grab a parcel. However, during this time, Lovely Scent was already on fire and Miss nchard went back to the shop immediately. Just before she came back, our bodyguards went back into the car beside the flower bed. They were knocked out at the same time! Before one of the bodyguards fainted, Miss nchard seemed to have rushed into the perfume store..." Frederick''s hand stopped moving and he finally stood up. "Who knocked out the bodyguards? Did you check the Lovely Scent''s boss'' profile? Did Alicia have anything to do with her? Why did she rush in at such a critical situation?" Who? Who could''ve possibly taken out the bodyguards and schemed against Alicia? Who wanted her life so badly? "I have my suspicions that someone is here for Miss nchard! Because the surveince camera captured thest frame picture of the store, where Miss nchard took off her coat and handed it to the shop owner. That implies that..." "The boss was wearing Alicia''s clothing when she died, wasn''t she?" Was this explosion originally plotted for Alicia? Who would''ve wanted her dead without a single trace left behind? Frederick clenched his fists, and it was noticeable that his eyes were flooded with rage. "Whoever wanted her dead will suffer ruthless consequences!" Chet nodded. He spoke up. "Many areas of the street had experienced a ckout at that time! The ce where Miss nchard had gone to pick up the parcel was also a blind spot from the surveince! The bodyguard mentioned something about her crossing the street to the opposite side as if she''d noticed something odd, but she promptly returned shortly. The person who knocked them out must''ve been an expert and also a man. The bodyguards weren''t aware of anyone approaching them at that moment. They checked all of the surveince footage, but the ce where they were targeted was also a blind spot. The culprit had destroyed the surveince cameras and there was nothing left." "This was a long-term and well-thought out n, wasn''t it? It''s my fault that I couldn''t protect her. I didn''t even notice..." Frederick punched a bowl and it was smashed into pieces. In mere seconds, blood spilled everywhere. However, it wasn''t as heavy as the guilt in his heart. "Who on Earth did this? Why did they have such a big feud against Alicia?" "Frederick!" Chet swiftly tended to his wounds. "Stop it. I''m the one who failed my task!" It was very peculiar! If someone had spied on Alicia for such a long time, then why didn''t Frederick notice anything? Instead, why did they choose this moment to execute their ns? "It''s unrted to you!"C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org "Frederick! I know that you''re in pain! Just let it all out. Don''t keep it to yourself! We''re all still humbly waiting for your orders. Besides, you shouldn''t let Miss nchard''s death be in vain..." He was definitely going to avenge her! That b*stard! He killed the woman whom he loved the most. His Ally! That person had to face his consequences! Frederick gulped and his eyes were wide open. "Are there any official statements from the police station?" "The body was mutted beyond recognition! The physical features, fingerprints and palm print were all unidentified. As far as I know, they''re currently trying to obtain DNA from the bones for verification. If so, it needs to bepared with Miss nchard''s or her family''s DNA. It''ll only take a while more before we discover the truth!" "Send over all the information to my mailbox! Also, where''s the shop owner right now?" Frederick curiously asked. Chapter 479 Chapter 479 "Boss, I only know that her surname was Foster! She seems to be single and lives alone! I still don''t know the specifics yet. If there is any result, I will inform you as soon as possible!" No one knew what Frederick was thinking about. After a pause, he spoke. "Make a copy of the surveince video of the store for the past month for me. Investigate the background of this store owner thoroughly! I want to know whether she got Ally into trouble or did Ally get her into trouble! Anyway, they suffered a lot together. If she has a family, I''ll send her a sum of money. I''ll raise them for the rest of my life!" "I understand!" Frederick waved his hand. Chet turned around and left, but Frederick still sat on that stool. He stared nkly at the pile of bowls and dishes in front of him. The next day, when Chet arrived at the office, he thought that Frederick would be resting at home or be in pain. However, the news he received told him that he came to work early in the morning. His actions were once again beyond Chet''s expectations. After receiving the information from everyone, he also began to sort it out. As soon as he hung up the phone, Carson and Trevor came in. "What''s going on? Why did the newspaper say that there was an explosionst night and an idental death of a woman?" "Why were you and Frederick at the scene? You even became a family member? Don''t tell me..." As soon as Trevor spoke, Chet nodded and said, "Most likely!" Carson screamed and said, "Was it really Alicia? Oh my god! It can''t be! It happened again! He hasn''t gone crazy, has he?" "Why does it have to be her? Such an unfortunate soul. It''s a pity for such a good woman! It takes hundreds of days for bones to knit and tendons to heal, let alone the heart! Do you think Frederick will be able to walk out of it this time? Will he give up on himself and sink into depression? If Grandma finds out..." Trevor became worried when he thought of this. He and Carson exchanged gazes and both of them looked sad. "Then, it''s right that we chose not to ask him directly! Chet, what really happened? Frederick, is he alright now? If there''s anything you need help with, just tell me!" "Frederick''s reaction this time is a bit unexpected! From the night before till now, he actually didn''t shed a single tear. He didn''t lose control or go crazy either. When he went home yesterday, he seemed to be washing dishes in the kitchen. He kept washing and washing them, then rinsing and repeating. He even came to work early in the morning!" After saying that, Chet''s expression became unfathomable. Considering Frederick''s feelings for Miss nchard, he should be heartbroken. How could he be so abnormally calm this time? He seemed to bepletely emotionless as if he were a living dead. "What?" Carson screamed and couldn''t believe it. He asked, "Washing dishes? Did I hear it wrong? Is he in shock?" As their eyes met, Trevor''s lips instantly tightened, "They say that one who''s been hurt won''t shed a tear when met with extreme grief!" However, it wasn''t possible for Frederick to not care at all! When Danica left and abandoned him, he was also a little abnormal. He drank day in and day out, went silent for two days and then acted as if nothing had happened. But when he worked, he didn''t care about his health at all. His temperament had obviously changed, especially towards women. For a long period of time, it was obvious that he hated them deep in his bones. "Let''s go see him!" On their way there, Chet gave them a rough ount of the situation. At that time, Alicia had just opened her eyes. She was in apletely unfamiliar suite. Her hair was disheveled and there were traces of smoke on her clothes. She copsed from the bed onto the floor. Both her hands and legs were tied up and her mouth was also covered with adhesive tape. "Mmm..." What was going on? Had she been kidnapped? She had just escaped from the fire pit just to fall into another dangerous situation again? God wouldn''t y her like this, would he? Fire? When she remembered what happened, she burst into tears, "Aunt?" She struggled, Just as she was ovee with grief, she suddenly heard the sound of footsteps approaching. Alicia lowered her head abruptly and pulled back. Where was this ce? What was going on? What should she do now? el Should she pretend to be asleep or remain awake? Just then, the door of the room opened and two men in T- shirts, casual pants, bulging muscles andrge tattoos on their arms came in. "Ah, she''s awake! What a beautiful girl!" Hearing the man''s words, Alicia was so scared that she cowered and did not dare to whimper. She pressed her head down and tilted her body to one side. She feared that she would make noises that would attract the attention of the two. "Watch it! Keep your hands to yourself! Even if you want to, you''ll have to wait until Mr. Nickes to see her, nod his head, and take the things first! You''d better be careful. Otherwise, you might just die without even knowing why!" "It was just a thought! Hey, this girl is much more beautiful than the ones we have. Do you think it''s her? If we get her up there, East Bannpool and even Night Pearl Clubhouse would kneel down before us! I''ve never seen such a beautiful girl!" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "If she''s not pretty, how could Frederick have taken a fancy to her? By the way, he is not a forgiving man. If he finds out that we''ve kidnapped his woman, won''t hee to us for revenge?" "Revenge? He should be grateful to us! Without us, she might have died in the fire! However, I don''t dare to say. I heard that Frederick is also a sly fox. If he''s in a good mood, everything will be fine. If he''s not, he can causeC¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org e mayhem and tragedies. He''ll give you a fate worse than death!" "Lascivious activities can lead to bitter consequences. We still need to abide by Mr. Nick''s rules! Besides, did you inform him? What if Frederickes before Mr. Nick does? Won''t we be sliced into pieces by the two men?" "I did! I''ve already informed him earlier! Mr. Nick said he''d be here soon! Ah, do you think he''ll..." "Haha! Who knows? After all, she''s a beauty!" Listening to their pervertedughter, Alicia''s hair stood on end. Mr. Nick? Who was that? What did they want from her? She was penniless! After a while, another group of people crowded at the door. Alicia was like amodity as others eyed her body perversely andbelled her with prices. "I heard that you found a beautiful woman? Is it really that exaggerated? That you can''t pry your eyes away after a nce?" "Hey, let me see! Wow! Her flesh is really obedient. They all grew in the right ces! Plump breasts and thin waist. Her legs as well... They canst me for a whole year." "How about her face? Is it beautiful?" Just as she was on tenterhooks, another man''s voice rang out, "Mr. Gail, there you are! What are you all doing here? Don''t you want your sries anymore?" Nichs strode into the room and swept his eyes across the floor. His line of sight paused on her and he thought, "Why is this figure so familiar?" He gave them a questioning look. On one side, a young man had already pulled Alicia up by her hair. "Mr. Nick, that''s her!" She looked at him and suddenly widened her eyes. At this time, the man next to her also ripped off the tape on her mouth. She was about to say something when Nichs suddenly roared. "You son of a b*tch!" All of a sudden, she choked. The man next to him was so frightened that he suddenly loosened his grip. "Don''t you know who we are looking for? If she had an ident, can you afford it?" Nichs went up and red at the man. He lowered his head and grabbed hold of Alicia''s shoulders. He leaned in front of her and suddenly pulled her clothes off her shoulders. At the same time, he whispered in her ear. "Don''t speak." Chapter 480 Chapter 480 Nichs'' words immediately made Alicia understand what he meant. When she recalled that the person who apanied him just now called him "Mr. Gail", she immediately cooperated with him and screamed. "Ah? What are you doing? Don''t touch me!" Since his surname was Gail and he didn''t allow her to speak, he probably didn''t want her to admit the rtionship between them. In the past, when someone chased after her and she was afraid that her brother would use his fists to drive them away, she would asionally ask him to be a shield and introduce him as Nichs Gail, the person whom she loved the most. She could kiss him on the cheek to show their love to the public and there would be no problem at all! Knowing that her brother must be protecting her, Alicia felt reassured as if she just took a reassuring pill. Nichs looked at the tattoo on her shoulders and shouted cooperatively, "What are you howling for? Do you want to die?" When he got up, he said in a whisper to her, "Pretend to be sick!" Squinting at the two men who brought her back, Nichs said angrily, "Who touched her? What did you do to her?" Seeing that his face was ashen and his eyes were fierce, the two of them were so scared that they took a step back. One man kept waving his hand and said, "No, no! We just brought her back!" The other one also nodded in agreement. "Yes! Mr. Nick! We didn''t do it! The ce she went to was on fire. She was the one who rushed inside and she did it by herself... She was brought back here. Except for tying her up, we didn''t do anything to her!" "Didn''t I say a butterfly tattoo? Are you blind? You brought back a random beauty on the streets to make up for your ipetence. Are you trying to get me in trouble?" While saying this, all kinds of thoughts flew through Nichs'' mind, "How could it be Alicia?" "No, Boss! It should be her! Maybe she changed the tattoo! ording to that person, it was a couple. They said both of them are very eyecatching. Besides, they have good temperaments and are generous. You can tell that they''re rich at first nce! The reason he chose these two people at that time was because he took a fancy to their identity. It''s safe!" "Yes! Yes! We have checked all the rich and qualified youngdies in Bayton City, but there was none! Only then did we remember that the nchard family went bankrupt four years ago. This girl met all the requirements!" "Yes! That person also said that they seemed to have both graduated from the same school. It was St. Abbott University! Back then, she had a boyfriend and she was very popr. They were a well-known couple on campus!" "We have been searching for her for a long time. Then, we found out that she came to Casterwich City! And..." And then she became Frederick''s woman! The two of them echoed each other''s words. Afraid that the man would say too much, the other pulled him back. "What''s more, she broke up with her boyfriend! She was left behind at the wedding. It even got on the news, which was almost known to all! Now, many people in Bayton City still remember her! It''s possible that she removed the tattoo or changed it! Mr. Nick, it must be her, absolutely!" "Absolutely? Do you guarantee it with your life? Do you know what the consequences are if you make a mistake?" Nichs shot the man a threatening look and then muttered, "Bayton City? You mean the tattooed couple... They are from Bayton City?" He was careless. He only heard that they lived in Casterwich City, so he didn''t ask any further. How could it be so coincidental that the famous youngdy was from Bayton City and she was also his sister? He had forgotten that their family used to be ssified as rich, upper-ss people! He rubbed his forehead and frowned. The man gulped and replied, "This... This should be it! Won''t you find out if you investigate, Mr. Nick?" Listening to their conversation, Alicia was confused. What did they mean? What did it have to do with the tattoo on her body or the one she had before? Didn''t she already cover it up? She felt dizzy. What on earth was going on? "Hey!" The man shouted at her. Nichs rolled his eyes and red at him. Heter turned his eyes to Alicia and said, "Just listen to me and answer my questions. If you obey us, we won''t do anything to you." He let out a sigh and gave her a look. He shook his head slightly in an obvious manner. After a pause, he spoke. "Did you tattoo a red-colored butterfly on the back of your shoulder? It''s a pair with your boyfriend. The man should have a blue-colored one! Do you have it?" As they looked at each other, her heart thumped. How did they know? Did they kidnap her because of it? She swallowed her saliva unconsciously. From her small movements, Nichs pretty much. confirmed his suspicions. After all they were siblings who had lived together for many years since childhood. They knew each other''s thoughts by just looking at each other''s eyes. Furrowing her brows, Alicia snorted and spoke up.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org. "What...What? My head hurts, I don''t remember... What are you talking about? My head has been injured, so I don''t remember a lot of things! Isn''t my tattoo a flower? "I don''t understand. My head, it hurts so much. It''s so painful! "Help me, I can''t breathe!" As she said that, Alicia was still lying on the ground with her body hunched. She looked like she was seriously ill with her body trembling. Almost at the same time, Nichs squatted down and untied her hands and feet. "What are you waiting for? Get out of here! Go and find a doctor! Find a woman to take care of her! If it''s really her, we''ll all die with her!" They staggered out. Nichs bent over, picked her up and put her on the bed. He nced behind him from the corner of his eye and said in a small voice, "Take a rest first and await my news. Don''t be afraid!" When he covered her with the quilt, he touched her cheek and gave her aforting smile. He didn''t dare to stay for a long time. He then went out and closed the door. Outside the room, he arranged his most trusted aide to guard the door, "Watch her and don''t let her escape! No one is allowed to go in! If she loses even one strand of hair, you''ll lose your life!" "Yes, Mr. Nick!" In the office, Nichs had asked about the situation from the beginning to the end. With a slight tap of his fingers, his brows furrowed. Looking at the materials organized by his men, he knew that the truth couldn''t be hidden. While his heart drummed vigorously, Tyler Henwick, who had nned Alicia''s kidnapping, spoke up. "Mr. Nick, they can''t be wrong! However, I didn''t expect things to get even moreplicated! We should''ve just captured her and let her go after we got the password It''s killing two birds with one stone, and nothing will happen! Who would''ve known they would seize the opportunity to bring her here yesterday before our ns werepleted!" With a sigh, the man in a suit and leather shoes rolled his eyes at the subordinate behind him, who had kidnapped Alicia. Then, he said, "However, they were in a hurry. They have also made preparations. The surveince cameras were destroyed and the store caught fire. They had no alternative. If this woman was killed in the sea of fire or something bad happened to her, they wouldn''t be to able escape the responsibility for it! One more thing, this woman seems to have a close rtionship with the leader of The Four Great Masters of Casterwich City, Frederick Clements. Moreover, we were rather unlucky yesterday. When the others caught her, it was just in the nick of time as the shop caught fire and exploded right after. The news on Golden Avenue Street today has also rmed the police. I wonder if they will suspect us. Do we need to report this to Mr. Carter?" Chapter 481 Chapter 481 "The matter hasn''t been made clear yet. How can we report it? We don''t know anything about it. Do you want to be the scapegoat?" Hearing that, Nichs was also very angry, "If he sees Alicia, won''t he eat her alive?" He thought. However, this matter wouldn''t be hidden for long even if he wanted it to. It seemed that he still had to use hisst resort! "However, if Mr. Carter finds out, won''t he me us?" One of the followers asked. As soon as Nichs spoke, his trusted followers on the other side knew what his attitude meant, so they immediately chimed in. "Are Mr. Carter''s words absolute while Mr. Nick''s words weigh no more than a penny? Mr. Nick has always been righteous. You found the person, so we won''t take away your credit!" "What do you mean? Mr. Nick, I''m not..." While the two men were arguing, Nichs raised his hand and stopped them.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! "Okay! I understand! Of course, I''ll report this to the higher-ups! However, we have to figure it out beforehand and find the right time! There is one thing you have to gauge carefully! The medicine is rare and we haven''t formted apletely identical chemical yet! If we got the right person and the medicine is useful, since we were the ones who got the golden password, we would get all the credit. However, whether we''re awarded or not is not important! Our main priority would be keeping our heads! Have you thought about the consequences if we get the wrong person, the medicine fails or if we fail to get the golden password?" As soon as his words came out, they suddenly felt weak. They all became listless. At this moment, a man behind him said, "Mr. Nick, then wouldn''t it be wiser to not take the job in the first ce? That way, you''ll be safe." "That''s not true! It''s just that moneyes with danger! If I didn''t value my life, I would''ve gone to meet Hades ages ago. Don''t you know how the people in the front became disabled?" "I heard that they got a password, but it was wrong! That''s why they''ve all been crippled!" Nichs then nodded as well. "They didn''t get the wrong password. It''s just that they were too impatient. They only got a set of numbers and thought that it was a password. That number should be the order of the tattoo code! However, the password can only be entered three times and they''ve already made a mistake once! Right now, there isn''t much medicine left! They got it wrong once, so they can still retain their breaths. If they make a mistake again, there will be no medicine left. In addition, the gold can''t be taken out. Do you think well still be alive by then? That''s why, if we seed in this matter, we''ll gain credit. However, if we fail to do so, our crimes will be forever remembered! He sighed and his lips curled into a cold smile. "Do you think it''s so easy to get the three nightclubs? If searching for that person could be done so easily, why do you think the three nightclubs fought for so many years? Who do you think Mr. Jackman is? A fool? At that time, they cleverly separated the people''s money, which is why this is urring now. We''re all trying to get the gold. Simrly, they know the location of the gold, but they have to travel thousands of miles ande to unfamiliar ces just to find the password! Don''t say I didn''t remind you. If you get the password, you may make a fortune, but it''s only a small fortune. In the case that something goes wrong, who do you think is responsible for it? Penny, me or..." Nichs narrowed his eyes and scanned through his men. He did not need to continue for them to understand. They''ll make someone act as a scapegoat. However, it''s hard to tell who it would be. It''s a dog eat dog world. It was survival of the fittest! Everyone present was all experienced, so they understood the meaning behind his words. They all went silent. "Pass down the order. Keep your mouths shut. No one is allowed to mention or discuss this woman in private and no one is allowed to touch her. What''s her name..." Before Nichs finished his words, the young man who kidnapped her said, "Alicia nchard!" Squinting his cold eyes, Nichs pursed his lips and asked in a questioning tone, "Did she tell you that?" Suddenly, Mr. Henwick, who was on the side, lowered his gaze and sighed. He turned around and gave him a re. The man did not understand and even added. "We have checked it out! It can''t be wrong! As an interpreter for JT Trantion, she is quite famous. Her name is Alicia!" As soon as he said that, Mr. Henwick, who was an experienced manager, suddenly became so angry that he used both his hands and feet to p and kick him twice. He lowered his voice and said. "Pig-brained! What an idiot! I can say her name is Maria and Kitty too! Are you afraid of others not knowing who she is and that she is here with us?" Holding his head and running away like a rat, the man screamed, "I see, I see! Boss, don''t hit me anymore! I don''t know who she is. It''s because of her beauty that I kidnapped her!" Seeing that he had finallye to his senses, Nichs continued. "Since you know now, go ahead and deal with it! I gave you all the warnings beforehand, so go ahead and do it! This woman should be treated as if she''s my senior. If anyone makes a mistake or harbors bad intentions and hurts her, don''t me me for disowning him and pushing him out to be a scapegoat!" "Yes, Mr. Nick!" At this moment, someone knocked on the door, "Mr. Nick, the doctor is here!" "Okay, I''ll be going there! Find a way to have a conversation with her first! Go and confirm whether there is any problem about extracting the password and whether there are side effects or any seque. At that time, something happens, we will have to die with her! If it is really her and she can provide the password, then it will be convenient to deal with her man! She is now our little irreceable mouse. You all have to take good care of her for me, understand?" "Yes, sir!" Getting up, Nichs looked at Tigger. He instructed, "Tigger, pick a smart one to take care of her food and amodation! In addition, from now on, take the measure of her body temperature every two hours. Also, ensure someone takes note of her mood and time when measuring her body temperature! I heard that the efficacy of the medicine is affected by temperature! If something goes wrong, Mr. Jackman will kill us!" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org While speaking, he reached out and pointed at Tyler and his men. Tve never seen you act so stupid! Don''t you know that it''s better to shoot the bird in the head? Shouldn''t you be more hypocritical? To think you would take action without approval and kidnap the real thing. "Why don''t you hurry up? Do you want to wait for the news to spread and then cover it up? Can you even cover it up?" He raised his voice. The men then realized the severity of the situation. They scratched their necks and said, "Understood!" After watching all the people leave, Nichs turned his gaze towards Leon, who was behind him. Leon and Tigger were blood brothers, but they both excelled in different areas. He was knowledgeable and calm, but because he was self-taught and did not have a degree, he was reduced to just a talented person. He could only take care of their finances. "Your suggestion may reallye in handy this time! Perfect it for me when you''re free!" Since Nichs had no other choice, he would suffice! Chapter 482 Chapter 482 That woman managed to make him change his mind? The rtionship between the two must be very deep! As their eyes met, Leon asked, "You know her?" It was a question, but his tone was affirmative. Nichs smiled but didn''t deny it, "Let''s go!" Then, two men brought the doctor to check up on her. "Doctor, how is she?" "At present, it''s nothing serious! However, there are signs of impact at the back of her head and we can''t rule out internal injuries! I would suggest you take her to the hospital to get an X-ray to be more urate! For the time being, let her rest and keep herself physically and mentally at ease. If the difort persists, go to the hospital for a diagnosis!" "Okay, thank you!" Nichs went through the procedure and sent the doctor away. When he saw that the people outside the door were all his men, he winked at Leon and said, "I''d like to have a word with her!" Leon then nodded and walked out. He said, "I''ll wait for you at the door!" When he went out, he gathered the bodyguards together. He said something to them and closed the door. "Ally?" As soon as Nichs opened his mouth, Alicia got up. She threw herself into his arms and burst into tears, "Nichs!" "It''s okay! As long as I''m here, you''ll be fine!" "Tell me, what''s wrong with you? What happened?" Nichs hugged her and wiped the tears from her eyes, "Let''s make it short. It''s not good to be seen!" "Lovely Scent was opened by Aunty Freya! Somehow, it caught on fire. I went out to buy her medicine... but she died, and the ce exploded! I seemed to have fainted afterwards. When I woke up, I was here. I still don''t know what''s going on." Recalling what she saw was going on with Frederick, Alicia was so worked up that she grabbed onto his clothes, "Nichs, I still have something to do. I can''t be here. I have to leave!" She was going to find Frederick and ask him clearly. She still needed to know about her aunt''s situation and the fire. She had to seek justice for her aunt! She still had a lot of things to do! Nichs was also shocked. He pressed down on her shoulder and lowered his voice. He spoke to Alicia. "Calm down! You can''t go now, nor will you be able to leave! The butterfly tattoo on your body has a hidden set of passwords made from a special medicine. It''s rted to arge amount of gold left by arge organization in the past. Gold. Do you understand what I''m saying? It is said to be worth more than 100 million dors! The password is in yours and your boyfriend''s butterfly tattoo! Do you know what kind of danger you are in right now? Fortunately, you fell into my hands!" Stroking her hair, he looked at the door and continued. "Tell me, when you were in Bayton City, did you tattoo a pair of butterflies in a very old shop in a corner of an alley in themodity street? Your boyfriend''s was on his chest. Is this what it looks like?" Nichs suddenly thought of something and took out his phone. He swiped to a photo and showed it to her. After nodding, Alicia''s face turned pale. That was because the shape and style were indeed the same as their tattoos! "But I re-tattooed it into a poppy flower. It''s all covered!" "That medicine is invisible! Therefore, it doesn''t show unless a special medicine is used, and it can''t be washed off at all. Even if you scrape off thisyer of skin, as long as there is a little bit of it left, it will still show itself! That''s why they chose to keep the password this way back then! Originally, they only needed to mix two different medicines to get it! Do you understand what that means? It doesn''t matter if the person is left dead or alive. The code would still be fine as long as they peel their skin off. They were afraid of idents, so they chose to leave their tattoos on people with high-ranked identities. Moreover, they cleverly tattooed two people each time. The only issue is the eventual breakup of the couple! Now, I don''t know whether either of you have aplete set of the password or do we have to piece the two tattoos together to get it! They have been investigating this for ten years! Think about what this sum of money means to them! They are all desperate men!" Seeing that Alicia''s face had turned white, he stroked her face and pinched her cheek. "Don''t be afraid! It''s different now! The tattoo artist has modified the medicine! The person must be alive and the body must be maintained at a fixed temperature. Only then will the password appear. Therefore, it has now be your lifeline! They will assist and serve you as if you''re their boss! However, the medicine is rare and they won''t use it unless they are very sure that you have the code! As long as they get the password, you will be safe! They won''t hurt anyone! The password is useless because the gold is not even here! Many don''t know the exact location of it either! But you are different. Many forces are looking for the password now! I suspect that there may be something else besides the gold! This organization used to be very powerful and it was spread all over the world. However, it was wiped out. Think about what kind of organization it was more than 20 years ago to be able to make so much money. So now, even if you have urgent matters to attend to, you have to put them aside. Calm down and live here for the timeContent bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org. being! With me around, you will be fine!" After thinking about it again, he didn''t hide the truth from her. He spoke frankly. "However, I''m the second inmand here. There''s still Logan who''s above me, but I''m second to none other! That man is a pervert! For your safety, you can''t say that you''re my sister! I didn''t want to be too extreme, but now, it seems that the only way is for me to be promoted! Fortunately, I used the surname Gail instead of nchard, which is the same as the one in my identity card! No one knows about our rtionship! So before everything is solved here, you can''t address me as your brother!" "Then, I have to say that you''re after my beauty?" Alicia muttered and Nichs twisted her nose. "Alright! That''s what I mean! In the future, you can call me ''Nicky''! Ally, you have to bear with it for the time being because I have to imprison you first! You must not contact anyone outside. Otherwise, they''ll suspect my identity! This matter is of great importance. If we can''t settle itpletely and the news gets out, there will be many people aiming for you and your tattoo! I am only the second inmand and was nning to just put on a show. However, I didn''t expect my men to try so hard. Who would''ve known that the password was on you! Now, we must change our strategy! I have to get the medicine and wash the password off of you. After that, you will bepletely safe! It''ll be killing two birds with one stone. Originally, I wanted to stay in this position so that I can make some money and not worry about anything much, but now, I have to prepare myself. I may have to rece Logan''s position! For now, you have to cooperate with me!" He caressed Alicia''s face. His eyes were full of light and he hoped to give her some courage to get rid of her fear. He wanted to protect her, his sister! He couldn''t let her get hurt at all! "Okay." "I''lle to see you often in the next few days!" Chapter 483 Chapter 483 Knowing that he had to act like he was interested in her, Alicia nodded in agreement. She knew that with her brother around, she would be safe! "Next time, I will ask you! As for the tattoo, practice discretion and only show it to me! Be sure to only tell me about it! Also, there are too many people here, so the name Alicia nchard needs to go. From now on, you can''t be called by that name." After thinking for a while, Nichs gave a suggestion. "Use the surname of your rtive. How about Swift? Misty Swift; just like a riddle, be charming and distant. Puzzle people with your beauty. It''s best to confuse everyone to help you tide over this difficulty! The person who interrogates you will not care what your surname is, but as time goes by, other staff members will inevitably inquire about it from you or start to suspect you if you keep avoiding the topic. When the timees and you can''t shake them off, you can just disguise yourself as your cousin. Anyway, when the cat''s away, the mice will y. It''ll not be a problem for you as long as no one investigates it. Even if they do, you don''t have to be afraid! I will find a way to solve everything as soon as possible! I will arrange for a trusted follower toe over and have him notify me if something urs! Also, the person who just came in with me at the door is called Leon. He can be trusted!" ''Til keep it in mind, Nichs!" After that, Alicia added in a low voice, "Nicky!" "Okay, Misty!" He stroked her hair and replied. "I can''t stay here for too long. In the future, someone will keep an eye on me. Be wary of how you act around me and how you speak to me! I suppose that the news won''t stay hidden for long and the higher-ups will soon find out. I will find a way to properly solve all this! Don''t be afraid. I''m here, so I won''t let you get hurt! There are some things that I have to check out. If there is a chance, we''ll talk again!" Nichs grabbed her hand and stood up. "If you need anything orck anything, have them inform me! However, you must remember, you can''t contact anyone from the past. If something goes wrong, it may also affect them! The less they know, the safer they are. You must endure it before the problem is solved! These people are desperate." "I know how severe the situation is. I won''t be a burden to you. You have to be careful too! Don''t leave me behind!" Waving her hand secretly, sheid back onto her bed. In the following two days, Alicia was locked up in the room. She had three meals a day which would be sent to her room. She was all alone and had to shoulder everything by herself, but there was no need for her to move a single muscle. Her mind was full of scenes of that night with her aunt, the scene of Frederick and Danica being together, and finally the scene where she was separated from her aunt. She felt that something was wrong, but she couldn''t figure it out. She would burst into tears from time to time. Why did the store catch fire? What did her aunt''sst words mean? Who was it that tried to harm her? What had they done to her car? Was the death of her aunt an ident or a scheme? Could it be that the scum did it for the insurance money? That day, it was so dark. Did she see clearly that it was Frederick? However, she clearly saw Danica''s face! Could it be that everything he did with Danica in the past was just an act for her? Did she make the same mistake again? She had to uphold justice for her aunt! She must do it! Her mind was full of the things that happened before and after this matter. She questioned it time and time again. Her mind would often explode from thinking too much. It was like she was in a multicolored fog. She couldn''t find her way through it at all. She really wanted to confront Frederick and ask him clearly! However, every time she went to the door, she would retreat again. She couldn''t go out and she couldn''t contact the outside world. She was now in someone else''s exclusive domain! Her questions would all be answered eventually! Settling the present matter was her top priority! After staying silent for two days, Alicia became restless. She asked for pens and a notebook from the people outside the door. She seemed to be constantly drawing to soothe her grief. When she thought of key points, she began to write them down one by one in the notebook. On the other side, at the office, Frederick maintained the same sitting position for several consecutive days. He did not move nor change his line of sight from theputer screen. There were all kinds of surveince videos on it. Soon, the video was at its end. However, he would rewind it and zoom in before watching it again and again. There was a knock on the door and he pressed the pause button, "Come in!" "Frederick..." Chet came in with the information, took a document and put it on the table, "Over at the police station, the DNA test results are out!" Frederick didn''t even touch it. He was as still as a pool of stagnant water like he had been in the past. He didn''t show any signs of excitement. He merely gave him a nce. Chat swallowed his saliva and spoke. "At present, only a group of DNA was extracted from the skeletons collected. Compared with the DNA in Miss nchard''s hair, the simrity rate is 99%, In other words, it can only be determined that there''s a possibility that they were rtives, but it can''t bepletely confirmed that it is Miss nchard! However, it could also be possible that there was a deviation in the result due to the impact of the fire and explosion. There could also be an issue with the hair sample and some other factors! So..." "99%?" Alicia was really not in this world anymore! He couldn''t even see her for onest time nor was he left with herplete corpse.Content from N?velDr(a)ma.Org. He whispered and closed his eyes. For the first time, Frederick''s tears rolled out. He clenched his fists and his eyes fell back on theputer screen. Theputer screen was showing the paused surveince footage that he repeatedly looked at. In a small frame on one side, there was a part that he had just erged. In fact, through the corner of the window, in the fire, it could be clearly identified that there were two figures in the house! However, because there was some distance between the camera and the window, the image wasn''t clear. Even so, a clear picture of two shadowy figures could be seen! Two people! The second time he looked at it, he found that there were two people in the house and there were signs of pulling! That meant that Alicia ran back and went in! Since she had gone in, how could she be fine? He had been nning for the worst-case scenario, but he was also holding onto thest glimmer of hope! He didn''t expect that even the DNA was 99% simr to hers! It was almost certain that she was dead, which crushed the little hope and delusion left in his mind. The woman he loved most was gone, just like that. It was so sudden and so untraceable! "Frederick, are you okay? You haven''t moved for seven days and nights. Shouldn''t you take a break? You''re going to copse if you go on like this." "Will I? Why do I feel that I''m in high spirits and don''t even feel sleepy?" If he copsed, he could go and apany her! No. Before apanying her, he had to avenge her! Otherwise, how could he have the courage to see her again? He turned around and said indifferently. "Have you found the people who caused the fire? How did the fire happen? Was it an ident? Was the ckout that day a coincidence or a manmade one?" "Those people were aiming for the store owner! The owner was Freya, the former wife of Sebastian Forbes, a music star. The two of them shared a typical tragic love story. When the man was poor, she followed him and never left him behind. He soon made a name for himself and made a fortune. When he got old, he had an affair with a beautiful mistress and they had a child together. He then kicked Freya out! He caused trouble because he wanted to force a divorce! I have checked all of Miss nchard''s call records and found nothing unusual. Recently, other than official business calls, most calls went to the shop owner. She would call three times a day at most and she would go to Lovely Scent at least once everyday..." Chapter 484 Chapter 484 "I know that. Recently, she had been fascinated by perfumery! She learnt this from the shop owner. She liked her very much!" He wouldn''t stop her from doing whatever she wanted to do, but he didn''t expect it to lead to her death! "As for the fire, the conclusion drawn by the police was that it seemed to be an ident, but it''s not ruled out that he was the one who did the killing! Lovely Scent was a ce for perfume manufacture and the perfumes contain arge amount of alcohol. If an ident urs, an explosion can easily happen! They haven''t found any conclusive evidence yet, but there are still some doubts! The Power Supply Bureau said that the circuit maintenance was during the day. Even if the circuit maintenance wasn''tpleted, the power supply would be restored at night. The next day, it would continue and the section would be separated. Furthermore, they haven''t started it on Golden Avenue Street yet. However, most of the merchants have been closed down during this time because of the environmental restoration problem. Therefore, few people opened their doors that night, so very little surveince footage was captured. Two cameras were destroyed as well! That is to say, there must have been someone who has been watching over them for a long time! However, it''s strange that our bodyguards who followed Miss nchard everyday didn''t find anyone suspicious! When we found out on that day..." After a pause, Chet thought of something and continued. "By the way, there''s one more thing. Miss nchard''s car has been tampered with. The lock was obviously pried. The brakes have been partially damaged. They must''ve wanted her to get into a car ident! From this point of view, it should be murder! However, I don''t understand. If someone wanted to kill her, the car had already been tampered with. Once the brakes gave out, their n would''ve seeded. Why did they have to cause an explosion on that day? It doesn''t make sense! This fire and explosion were also... weird!" "Something''s not right." "Yes, I think so too! Generally speaking, such stores should be well-secured and maintained. They wouldn''t have stored arge number ofbustible or explosive items. Even if they did, if they were really set on fire, it wouldn''t have immediately exploded. How could a person not have been able to escape from such a small explosion? Moreover, Miss nchard was able to escape outside before it exploded. How could the people inside not have run out? What''s more, the explosion was so urate that it seemed to have been premeditated! We can still find some tables and chairs left in the house, but the person inside was blown to pieces and there was nothing left behind!" "You mean... the explosion point was near them! Not only was there a mmable object, but it may also have been an oriented one, like explosives! When the culprits started the fire, the person may have also been unconscious or injured, and was unable to react in time!" They looked at each other and Chet nodded. In the next second, Frederick frowned and his eyes fell onto the monitor again. If that was the case, the surveince camera in front of the store was still intact. Why didn''t the camera record anyone entering and leaving the store? Who was it? There couldn''t be another person hidden inside! If that was the case, it would be unlikely for them toe out! Unless when the owner was asleep, when she was eating something or when the ce exploded, someone sent her to a certain ce beforehand. For example, to answer the phone, to inquire about something or to take something! They coulde out of hiding then! That was also possible! "Before the explosion, did someone call the store?" As soon as Frederick said this, he suddenly felt that it might not be a phone call; an online message was also possible. Obviously, it would be difficult to find out what it was. "I don''t think there was one! There was a courier before the ident! However, Miss nchard was one who went out to take..." As soon as Chet said this, both of their eyes lit up. "Could it be that this delivery man wanted to attract Freya out?" Then, they would st Alicia to death. They didn''t expect that the one who went out to fetch the parcel would be Alicia! Was their target really her?C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org Turning around, Chet shook his head. He said, "But I have checked the delivery and delivery staff. There was no problem! It was indeed from a foreign country, but it was obviously a fraud. This is because the goods needed payment and it was at a high price, so Miss nchard rejected it! As for why they arrived sote that day, it was said that the delivery staff went to the hospital because of diarrhea, so they found a substitute who was not familiar with the road. In addition, it took time for them to collect the goods, so some customers began toin and they had no choice but to continue working till night! The delivery should be just a coincidence!" "No matter what, their target was still Alicia, right?" She was a small interpreter who worked from 9 AM to 5 PM, so who could she have provoked to the point that they wanted her dead? Only acts such as cutting off one''s money and killing off one''s parents would cause such a deep-rooted grudge. However, a woman like her could never do such things! In addition, no one would take the risk tomit such a thing just because of a tiny grudge. He massaged his temples and felt a headacheing. He thought to himself, "If they did it neither for money nor for revenge, could it be love?" Love? So, was it because of him? Frederick suddenly turned around and asked, "Was it Danica?" The tone of doubt was disguised with an almost affirmative tone. Even his breath rose and fell vigorously, "Could it be her?" Only he had something to do with that woman! Was it because of his feelings that his Ally died? The sudden realization made Frederick''s blood boil. He could not stop his bloodthirst from showing. "I don''t think so!" Chet replied. As if cold water was thrown onto him, Frederick''s anxiety was extinguished in an instant. He was at a loss, "What?" "Danica booked a flight ticket to the UK at one o''clock that night! If she did it, it would be a piece of good news for her at that time. She would be able to take advantage of it. It''d be a bit ridiculous for her to leave then! However, there is anoth possibility. She might''ve done it and left to hide temporarily! But there is no evidence of her being involved now! Our people also followed suit and flew in the same flight as her!" Chet scratched his head. He was also a little confused. "Frederick, I also think that the things that urred recently are a bit strange. There are so many things that we can''t get to the bottom of! Are we going in the wrong direction? It''s said that everything has a reason. Perhaps et Miss nchard''s family were not from Casterwich City. Her parents are abroad now. Her death, if you''ll allow me to say this, is meaningless except for making you sad for a few days! But if it''s only to upset you, then this person must be a lunatic or a psycho. I have nothing to say then! However, other than because of you, I don''t think I can think of any other reason! Miss nchard''s life was as simple as a straight line! What if you don''t feel frustrated or sad? Would they still continue?" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org The key was that now that Danica had left, who else could he investigate? Hisint and frustration made Frederick suddenly feel enlightened. He turned around and said, "No matter how cunning a person is, there''s always a chance that they will make a mistake! I have a lot of time!" He believed that he could catch the culprit in this lifetime! "Let''s put this aside first. Maybe we just walked into a temporary dead-end! Go back and rest for a few days!" Every time something happened, Chet would work even harder than him! Frederick was grateful from the bottom of his heart. Was this matter moreplex than what they thought? Was their perspective too wide? As such, they couldn''t find the crux of the problem no matter how they tried. He also had to think about it carefully! While they were talking, there was suddenly a rustle at the door... Chapter 485 Chapter 485 "President Pitcher, you can''t go in. Let me report it first! "Ah, you can''t break in by force..." Then, the door of the office was kicked open. Doris and Jeremy rushed in one after the other. At the same time, Chet stood up and stopped them. "President Pitcher! What are you doing?" "F*ck off! Frederick, you can barge into mypany, so why can''t Ie to your office?"Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! With a roar, Jeremy gave Chet a hard shove. Doris, who was the secretary, stood at the side. She looked helpless and said, "President, I''m sorry! I couldn''t stop..." Frederick got up and waved his hand. He nced at Chet and said, "You should leave too!" As soon as he got up and rushed over, Jeremy punched him and then grabbed him by his cor, "Is the news true? Where is Alicia? What on earth did you do? You''re the one who killed her! "You didn''t protect her well enough! You got her into trouble! Where''s Ally? It can''t be real." "It was a well-maintained shop. How did it explode? Why was she there alone?" "How did you take care of her? You don''t deserve her at all!" "It''s all your fault! You killed her! Give her back to me!" Pulling on Frederick''s clothes, Jeremy was like a madman. Simrly, Frederick, who was beaten, came back to his senses and his heart was filled with grievance. He instinctively retaliated and fought back. In the office, the two men had a scuffle. "Have you had enough? Are you out of your mind? "Even if she''s dead, she''s still my woman! What right do you have to shout here? Ally, who gave you the right to call her that?" "Alicia was my wife! My woman! If she died, I would suffer more than anyone else!" The two of them punched and kicked each other. Chet watched from the side. He couldn''t stop them at all. "You deserve to die! Why didn''t you protect her? You let her get hurt time after time! You killed her!" Holding Frederick''s arm, Jeremy was sorrowful. At the same time, Frederick was also grieving. "I didn''t! It''s not me! I loved her! Stop making sarcastic remarks here! You hurt her first! What right do you have to pester me here? What are you criticizing me for? She was mine! Mine!" Frederick shouted. "I loved her too! Just because you didn''t take good care of her, I won''t be able to see her again!" Jeremy yelled. He swung his fist and in an instant, both of their eyes turned red. "What''s wrong with me hitting you? I''ll beat you to death!" The scene spiraled out of control once again. In the office, the two people were fighting in circles. On the other side, Doris was stunned. Chet followed them as they circled around and stopped. "Mr. Reynes? Should we call the security?" Asked Doris. "What nonsense are you speaking? These two lunatics... Let them vent their anger!" It was only when the both of them were exhausted and fell on the ground that Chet stepped forward and persuaded, "President Pitcher..." "What do you want? Do you want to aid your master and go against me too?" These words stopped Chet and caused him to swallow back his words. He had just turned his gaze to the side when Frederick red at him, "It''s none of your business!" His implication was for him to stand aside! Before Chet could even react, the two of them started fighting again. Scratching his head, Chet picked up his phone. He considered whether he should call the hospital first and have them send two doctors as preparation. Just then, the cking of high heels was heard from the corridor. In the next second, Lindsay and several security guards rushed in one after the other. "Miss, you can''t break in. We are going to call the police!" "Jeremy, what are you doing? Are you injured?" After entering the door, she rushed to Jeremy''s side. Almost at the same time, the two of them stopped fighting. When the security guard saw this scene at the door, he was also shocked and quickly bowed his head. . "I''m... I''m sorry, President. She took the opportunity when we were on the phone to rush over! We weren''t able to stop..." Chet raised his hand with his brows furrowed, "All of you should leave! It''s none of your business!" As he said this, he nced at the secretary with a hint. Then, Doris also left and closed the door. After venting their anger, Jeremy and Frederick calmed down. Seeing that Lindsay had caught up with him, Jeremy was afraid that she would be dragged into the mess. He said, "What are you doing here?" "I saw that you were driving very fast. I was afraid that something would happen to you!" Pulling his sleeve, she considerately wiped the blood off the corner of his mouth, "What are you doing? Let''s talk about it. Why did you hit him? Are you okay? Do you need to go to the hospital?" Chet walked to the opposite side and stood beside Frederick. He took out two tissues and handed them over. "Frederick, are you okay? Do you want to call the police?" At that moment, Frederick''s gazended on Lindsay. It was because at this moment, she was wearing a pink and blue outfit. The pink chiffon jacket was paired with a blue fishtail skirt. He looked at the designof her clothes carefully. Why was she wearing this set of clothes? Wasn''t that the dress that he had bought for Alicia, was cut up by her, and then she regretted her actions a while ago? Why would Lindsay dress almost exactly the same? At this time, looking at her figure and dress, she actually looked like Alicia! Suddenly, Frederick thought of the incident from a few days ago when he was on a business trip in Lesterdam City. He also saw Jeremy enter the elevator with a woman dressed very simr to Alicia. Was that woman Lindsay? Why did she dress like Alicia? Why did she appear so coincidentally in front of him? The first time could be a coincidence. But what about this time? She wore the clothes that Alicia had worn before, which is why it could be said that she was imitating her! However, how could she have this set of clothes? He had already bought out the entire stock for Alicia and she had never worn it. How did she know about it? In the blink of an eye, Frederick''s sharp gaze had locked onto Lindsay. Being stared at by him, Lindsay unconsciously shrank behind Jeremy. At the same time, Jeremy. said, "One should be responsible for what he does! The fault is on the man. Don''t involve the woman! I was the one who hit you. Everything was Smashed by me! Come at me if you have anyints!" Content Frederick came to his senses and said, "I''ll tally the losses and send you the bill! You can leave now!" In an instant, Jeremy''s face turned green. "What? Frederick! Do you only have money in your eyes now? You''re such a miser! How dare you ask me to pay for such trivial things? Last time, you smashed my meeting room and you didn''t even pay for it!" Jeremy was furious. Was he for real? Besides, half of the things in Frederick''s office were smashed by the man himself! "I''m not as magnanimous as you are! Chet, see the guests out!" Frederick turned around and flicked his shirt before sitting back down on the massage chair. "Frederick, you..." Jeremy was so angry that he almost spat blood. He did not speak for a long time. At this time, Chet''s indifferent attitude suddenly took a big 180. "President Pitcher, please leave! I won''t see you out!" At the same time, Lindsay had already dragged him out of the door, "Jeremy, don''t cause trouble! This is someone else''s territory. If we disturb the police again, everyone will be embarrassed. Let''s go!" Chapter 486 Chapter 486 "Take care, President Pitcher! I won''t see you out!" After sending the two of them out of the main entrance, Chet gently nodded his head and bade them farewell before turning around and returning to thepany. Behind him, Jeremy was still trying to return to the office. He was so angry that his face was almost twisted. However, it was hard to hide the despondency and loneliness within his eyes. He thought, "That Frederick is simply too low-ss!" "Jeremy, what are you doing?" Holding him in her arms, Lindsay used her body to stop him, "Don''t be impulsive! Breaking into someone else''s territory alone like this, isn''t that the same as serving yourself up to them on a silver tter? "Please calm down, okay? "If you act like this and they hit you again, what should I do? I''m afraid! "What''s the matter? Can''t you speak nicely? You''re injured. Are you okay?" She hurriedly tried to persuade him. She touched the bruises on the corner of his mouth with concern. Although she didn''t ask, Lindsay could probably predict what had urred after seeing that he had recklessly rushed over to pick a fight with Frederick. After all, she had also seen the news from the past two days! However, if Jeremy chose to keep silent, she would naturally not take the initiative to mention it. He swallowed his words back. His sorrow was self-evident, but he couldn''tpletely ignore Lindsay''s care and sincerity for him. Thus, he finally stopped and said nothing. His entire being was shrouded in a sense of destion. He looked at Lindsay, but he saw someone else''s face instead of hers. "Let''s go to the hospital to get you fixed up! It''s all blue now. How can you meet anyone with a face like that?" Her concerned voice rang again. As if he was in a trance, his shoulders fell, "Okay!" Then, the two of them took each other''s hand and left. When Chet returned to the office, he asked someone to find a medical kit and brought it over. When he entered the office, he saw Frederick knocking on his head. It was as if there was something he couldn''t understand. Chet didn''t make any sound. Looking at the mess on the ground, he first picked up a chair and sat down. It was until Frederick raised his eyes did Chet ask, "Are you alright? Do you want to get your wounds treated?" As he said that, he had already taken out a bottle of ointment for reducing swelling and bruises. "It''s Lindsay!" "What?" Unthinkingly, Chet was visibly taken aback by the sudden turn of events. "Lindsay! She must have something to do with the recent matters! Western City, no, maybe it''s even earlier. It''s all of the previous events!" Frederick replied as he tried his best to recall everything that had happened. "The dress she wore was a Witch & Queen limited edition dress. I ordered all of them for Alicia. It''s impossible to find the same dress in the world! However, on the day the dress arrived, I quarreled with her. She cut up the dresses in a sudden fit of fury. She never wore them! Once, when we had dinner, she asked me if this dress would be sold to someone else. I was wondering why she suddenly thought to ask about this dress. She called me stupid. I thought she only wanted to buy clothes!" Frederick shook his head constantly and spoke with regret stered on his face. "She must have seen this dress somewhere else before. That''s why she mentioned it to me! I told her at that time that I spent more than 400,000 dors to buy all of them. I specially ordered them all for her in order to ensure that no one else would wear the same dress as her!"C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org Smashing his fist on the table, Frederick felt the regret deep down to his core. "How did Lindsay know about this dress? How did she still manage to wear it?" Why didn''t he ask Alicia for more in-depth information? If he had known it earlier, maybe... Lindsay, it was she who did it! As for Danica''s kidnapping and the time they were locked up in the cold storage, she was the one who picked on her and damaged her cell phone! That wasn''t Lindsay''s time pestering her. However, her thought that they were just acts of jealousy of some heinous woman like snatching clothes and scolding. Now that Alicia was with him and drawing a clear line between her and Jeremy, Lindsay shouldn''t be so afraid of her as before! He didn''t think much of this woman at all! Now that he thought about it, perhaps since a long time ago, this woman had schemed against them! She was already a little bit simr to Alicia in appearance, but she deliberately imitated her. She dressed up ording to Alicia''s appearance, which made them look even more simr from a distance! In fact, he could understand these things. She wanted to get Jeremy''s attention! However, why did she dress up like that while hanging out in front of him? If they could run into each other in Lesterdam City, there was a possibility of them running into each other at another location as well. Her doing this waste create an estrangement between him and Alicia''s rtionship! In that case, presumably, Danica''s incident wasn''t a coincidence either. She had deliberately gone to look for Alicia at that time! If all these things had something to do with Lindsay, she must have been keeping an eye on Alicia since long ago! There was also the poisoning of Alicia''s father. It was rather strange. Could it be that she was the one who did it? If she knew about Alicia''s parents and was able to obtain such a strange medicine... Frederick thought of Lindsay''s younger brother, Benson. He was a child who had been poisoned and was now crippled by her slow- acting medicine. It was obvious that she had the ability to research and make medicine! What would be the benefit for her if she did so? Was it because she wanted to break Jeremy''s will? So she wanted to use an ident to get rid of Alicia? And before this, she had to have the both of them separated? Was she afraid that he would retaliate? Everything connected all of a sudden. It seemed that there were many aspects that made sense now! "Frederick, are you saying that all of this was nned by Lindsay?" Shaking his head, Chet was very surprised. "That''s impossible! The Crouch family is bankrupt! To put it bluntly, Lindsay is just a carefree youngdy. If you want to say that she''s jealous and that she''s trying to cause discord, then I can believe it. However, even if she wants to do it, N she won''t be able to do it without any connections, money and brains!" "But it definitely has something to do with her! Weren''t we unable to find the source of that drug? Lindsay had given her brother the drug for so many years, but it has also never been detected. Besides, there''s also the dress! I have seen her dress up simrly to Alicia more than once but that dress! I bought all of them but Alicia never wore it once! How did she know about it? Why was she wearing the same dress as sher? Don''t women fear shing outfits with one another? As the saying goes, whoever looks uglier while wearing it will be the embarrassed one! There must be a purpose! This ident as well as the matter in Western City is definitely not as simple as we think! It definitely didn''t start just recently! Go to Witch & Queen. Seek out the details of the dress! Lindsay, that woman... There must be something we haven''t figured out about her! The drug must have something to do with her! I''ve lost my everything, so I only have time left! Go and investigate it. Investigate every person involved. No one should be left out!" They made him lose the person he loved the most and pushed him into hell. Then, he might as well drag all of them down with him! He sent Chet away. The moment the door closed, Frederick took out his mobile phone and opened his social media. Then, a sweet and soft voice came. "Hubby, just now I forgot to say that I was waiting for you toe back to wash the dishes! Hahaha! I love you!" As he yed it repeatedly, his eyes slowly filled with tears. He closed his eyes and said in his heart. "Ally, I love you too! I washed the dishes. Did you see it?" Chapter 487 Chapter 487 "I won''t bezy. I''ll admit my mistakes. I won''t break my promises. I can wash the dishes for a lifetime. Can youe back to life?" He kept shouting in his heart. The veins on his clenched fist also began to throb. "Why did you go in? Why didn''t you wait for me toe back? "Why didn''t you give me a chance? "I shouldn''t have quarreled with you. If you hadn''t left, you could have escaped this disaster when you came back with me from Lesterdam City. "It''s all my fault! "Ally!" When he flipped through the album, he looked at the few selfies left in her storage. He caressed her face through the screen. His tears fell like rain. Soon, the Clements family knew about this matter. In order to prevent Frederick from sinking into depression, his grandmother hade by especially and called him personally to go home. He originally thought that she was not feeling well, so he ran all the way back to the Clements family house. When he entered the door, he rushed to the sofa and held the old woman''s hand. His face was pale. "Grandma, are you okay? How are you? Are you not feeling well?" "I''m fine! I''m fine! It''s just that I just heard about... about what happened to Ally. I feel a little sadness in my heart. It just feels so heavy that I can''t help but panic!" As soon as his grandmother opened her mouth, she couldn''t help but wipe away her tears. Frederick suddenly realized that his entire family hade back. Even his uncle and aunt hade. Suddenly, he understood something. He was really not in the mood just now. If his grandmother didn''t say that she was not feeling well, he would have run away from all of his responsibilities. If anything bad was to happen to his grandmother again, what was the point of living? "Frederick, fate is unpredictable and everyone is destined to have ups and downs. You should be open-minded!" Seeing that his face was pale and he looked sickly, the old woman clutched his hand. Her face was full of distress. "You have to hang in there! What would I do if anything happens to you?" Tears welled up in the olddy''s eyes as she spoke. What a pitiful grandson of hers! She had thought that she could have a great-grandchild by now. Little did she expect that things would turn out this way. He had just endured six years. Would he have to endure another six years of grief? Mrs. Clements was afraid that she couldn''t wait until he got over his grief again. She wanted him to let go, but even she felt immense sorrow in her heart this time. At the same time, Christian also persuaded him. "Frederick, life isn''t always smooth sailing. You have experienced a lot. Things such as life, aging, illnesses and death are beyond our control. You need to stay strong." On the other side, Hallie, who had alsoe back, spoke up, "That''s right! Think about it! There''s plenty of fish in the sea, isn''t there? Her voice was neither too loud nor too soft, but her words were like a bombshell. Frederick gave her a sharp look, Mrs. Clements red at her and Christian also frowned. Penny gave her a pinch and tried to ease the situation. "Halley meant that even if you are sad and depressed, the days will eventually go by! Frederick, you also have to think of your grandmother. You can''t give up on yourself, so don''t be too sad!" As Penny said this, her eyes fell on Frederick''s obviously dispirited face. It was very clear that the death of this woman took a big blow to his heart. It had a great impact on him! Unconsciously, she nced at the old woman in the main seat from the corner of her eye. She thought to herself, "At this time, if I..." Mrs. Clements patted Frederick''s hand. "Frederick, people can''te back to life after death. We need to turn grief into strength. Think about what her unfinished wish was and aplish it for her! This poor girl was so unfortunate. How could such an ident happen to her? God was so short-sighted! Even so, you still have to live a long life!" The moment she finished speaking, Mrs. Clements couldn''t help but let out a heavy sigh of regret. "This was not an ident at all!" Frederick''s strong impulse almost made him blurt that out. In the end, he said nothing and even acquiesced in Mrs. Clements''s statement. He nodded his head and said. "I know, Grandma! I''m fine!" He said something more but didn''t stay for long. Frederick had dinner at the Clements family house and then drove his grandmother home. Once he entered the door, he suddenly realized that the grand mansion was too lonely! That night, he stayed in Mrs. Clements''s vi. Early the next morning, he ordered people to select arge number of security guards and attendants toe over. Soon, Grandma was awoken and walked out of the house, "What are you doing?" "Grandma, the house is too deste. I''m so busy that I can''te back often to keep youpany and see you. With more people, the atmosphere would be better and they can take care of you better! "Grandma, stay here! Ally can''te anymore, so the yard will be even more deste. It''s good to let them help you with the gardening. They can nt the flowers and weed the soil. You''re old, so you should pay attention to your health. Don''t overwork yourself! I asked Chet to invite some medical staff over. The house is enormous and the empty space would just go to waste. It''s convenient to have more staff in case anything happens." He would never allow any idents to happen to his grandmother! He would never be able to take it! It seemed that she had seen through his intentions and felt that he was like a frightened bird. Mrs. Clements also understood his actions. Even if she didn''t like the noise, this time, in order to make him feel at ease, she didn''t refuse. In the following two days, Frederick''s only job was to watch the surveince footage and think of the custom-made clothes. He was trying to conjure up more details. On this day in the office, he was reying the footage again. In the notebook, he also began to sum up his thoughts. Could all this be the cooperation and coboration of a group of people? Had it started with the territory of Western City or way before then? Was this actually... a huge conspiracy against him? No matter if the motive was career or love, they were both closely rted to him! Was Alicia used as a sacrifice to target him? Was everything for the former or thetter? Perhaps everything was... There was a knock on the door. Frederick immediately closed the notebook and said, "Come in!" Then, Chet walked in and closed the door. "Frederick, I''ve gotten a reply from Witch & Queen. Their supervisor said thatmercial products such as limited edition ones are handmade by a designer. It''s normal for there to be replicas, but they''remonly sold discretely or under specific buyers. I searched the Inte and found quite a few such replicas. think that it''s true that someone leaked it! However, their contentment standards guarantee that they''ll never sell it to an outsider. This includes the design concept and the finished product. Even the website''s disy is limited to VIPS or senior customers only! Because you''ve covered it, there''s only one such design. The overall conclusion is that the dress'' design was leaked, but they probably didn''t know that it was you who covered the entire product. However, there''s also another detail. The day you ordered all the goods and bought it out, someone called in to ask about it. Therefore, that person knows that you were the one who bought it!" "Lindsay?"Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! "No, the one I found was... Danica!" This result was also out of his expectations. If it was someone he wasn''t familiar with, then this matter really might just be a coincidence. However, it was nowpletely different. "There''s one more thing..." Seeing Chet stammering with his head lowered, Frederick''s eyes darkened a little, "Speak!" "There is news from abroad that as Danica is missing! She went abroad and afterpleting the admission procedures, she has been traveling all over the country. Then, she suddenly disappeared. It was she disappeared into thin air. As such, I suspect that she has a hidden second identity! I''m sorry, Frederick!" Chapter 488 Chapter 488 Good fortune often follows upon disaster while disaster lurks within good fortune. Chet was also extremely speechless. He had just received a good piece of information, but he lost track of her right then. He really wanted to beat himself to death!Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! They onlycked this one step! Compared to his vexation, Frederick was surprisingly calm, "It must''ve been hard for you to travel so far." Sure enough, it had something to do with Danica! Was it because of his kindness that his Ally was killed? It had only been six years. Danica used to just be a weak woman who was unable to hurt a fly. How did she turn out like this? He closed his eyes and said, "However you try to run away from something, you still can''t escape it!" If all these were really her deeds, how could she suddenly choose to let go at this time? It seemed that she had learnt a lot about disappearing in the past six years! She might have more than two identities! Perhaps, she might have even been abroad for the past six years! Maybe she also had connections with other people! "Do you mean... we have to keep an eye on the Randolph family?" "Things always look calmer on the surface, but a storm could be brewing underneath. The more you know, the better! I don''t care about the Randolph family''s matters. It''s fine as long as they don''t die out! I don''t believe that she will be able to hide for the rest of her life!" If Ally was really killed by her, she must pay the price! "I understand!" Chet understood that Frederick meant that as long as the Randolph family was neither destroyed nor killed, they were allowed to do whatever they wanted to extract information from them. They just needed to leave some space for them to take a breather and wait for Danica toe back to rescue them. If they couldn''t find her, there must be someone else who could find her! Then, Chet thought of something. He said, "By the way, there''s some progress on the drug''s investigation. Although it hasn''t been verified yet, it should be pretty close to finishing. About how to deal with it, I''d like your opinion!" As he said that, he took out a file and handed it over. "Calvin Tanner?" Frederick wondered who it was. "Lindsay''s first love. I don''t know if it''s true or not. I really didn''t think about it in the past!" "Alright, don''t keep me guessing!" "Calvin is an ordinary employee at a pharmaceutical factory. However, his father was not ordinary. He used to be the assistant director of a famous drugboratory. His name was Caleb Tanner. Unfortunately, Caleb died in an ident in theb. Calvin''s mother ran away with the relief money while Calvin stayed with his grandmother. It was said that like father, like son. He was also very talented in medicine. As soon as he learnt it, his talents shone! However, because his grandmother was getting old, she couldn''t control his antics. Later, for a period of time, they lived a hard life. Calvin was a little rebellious and got mixed up with the wrong crowd. I found out that he was Lindsay''s childhood sweetheart. He had always liked her, but after high school, he disappeared. Some people said that he went to work. Others said that he died in a ditch somewhere. In fact, he had been working in the pharmaceutical factory all that time. His education was limited, so he didn''t get much recognition no matter how talented he was. What was strange was that he used to love Lindsay so much that he went to see her everyday to buy water and food for her. However, after that, he didn''t go to see her anymore!" Digesting the information, Frederick asked, "Did he do something wrong?" "That''s right! Lindsay''s chastity was forcefully taken by him! This Graham person then showed up after him! Moreover, I asked someone to research Calvin. He is married and has a child now, so he lives a stable life. However, despite being a small employee of a pharmaceutical factory and who was an orphan, he owns a house in a good city! His days are not bad! The people who investigated him privately have found out that he''s modest, smart and has a lot of knowledge on medicine. With a single look at the medicine, he can tell itsposition and its materials. He is also research-oriented in traditional medicine. After a taste of it, he can tell what it is. Because he had been working in the pharmaceutical factory for almost ten years, he is regarded as a very qualified employee amongst the ordinary employees in the factory!" Content "You suspect that Lindsay took advantage of the matter of the past as well as money to ckmail him in order to get the medicine she wanted from him?" Chet nodded and continued. "He is rather proficient in medicine. Since he works in the factory, ess to the raw materials and suitable conditions is very convenient He may have used theb for his private matters. All the medicines were not mass-produced. Even if he made more, he wouldn''t need much raw materials. As such, no one would find out! I think this person has all the favorable conditions. With all kinds of conveniences, he is very suspicious! However, we have yet to discover how the two contacted each other. In case of alerting the enemy, temporarily, I don''t dare to test him too much. I want to hear your opinion first!" "Haven''t you got something on him? Go and make sure!" Frederick raised his eyebrows and said, "He''s a talented man!" "Do you mean that matter of him using force on Lindsay back then? In fact, the matter has already passed! Moreover, this person doesn''t have any bottom line. It''s possible that he used drugs on Lindsay back then!" The Calvin at present also couldn''t tell right from wrong. Could this kind of person be manipted? Anyone withmon sense should know that such things had a time limit, especially for an unreported case from all those years ago. It would just be empty talkcking concrete evidence. "This is where you''re wrong! The greedier you are, the more afraid of death you will be. Those who are greedy and lustful are easily manipted! Whether or not he will be useful is another matter! At the very least, we have to be sure whether he was involved with Lindsay or not! Also, we can''t directly make an appearance, so have Willy''s men go! Just look for an excuse..." Thinking about the situation, Frederick spoke. "Just use the matter about Lindsay''s brother to force him to tell us all the drugs he had sold! In addition, if there is any news in the future, have him inform us as soon as possiblet There''s no need to rush! If Lindsay and Danica worked together, it''s possible that Jeremy was also used by her! Maybe this person won''t need us to punish him at all! Before Danicaes back, Lindsay won''t make a move! However, don''t let her be idle. Let''s see what she likes and find someone to y with her!" "I see! I''ll go and arrange everything..." When Chet left, the office went silent again. Frederick took out his mobile phone and got back to the message she had left again. He closed his eyes. Her sweet voice was yed through his Bluetooth earbuds. "Hubby, just now I forgot to say that I was waiting for you toe back to wash the dishes! Hahaha! I love you!" Although there was only one sentence, it was as if she was still by his side. She called him "hubby" over and over again and said that she loved him over and over again! It was only at this moment that he could hear his own heartbeat and felt that he was still alive. Frederick had just closed his eyes when the phone on his desk suddenly rang. He picked up the phone and heard Doris'' deep and troubled voice. "President, the wedding photographypany just called and said that the wedding photos have been framed. They asked when you are free to send them to your home. This... How do you want to deal with it now?" She didn''t want to bother him at this time, but as his secretary, she really didn''t dare to make the decision. Even Chet was speechless, so she had to bite the bullet. Alicia was gone. Sending the wedding photos at this time... What was the point? It was as if a century of silence had passed before Frederick''s voice sounded again, "Send them to my house tonight!" Chapter 489 Chapter 489 By the time Frederick returned to Promise Garden, the staff had already sent him two big boxes. In the room, he unpacked all the packages and took out the photo frames. Alicia''s beautiful smiling face stung his heart in an instant. He caressed her face in the pictures, which became more beautiful after touching up. He looked at the pictures where she was leaning in his arms, lovingly looking at him, pouting, and smiling happily. All these scenes were fixed on the moment when she was beside him. His heart was in pain; it was so painful that he could not breathe. With the photo album in his arms, his eyes reddened once again! On the sofa, he didn''t know how long it took for him to get up. He put several frames on the cab in the hall, on the TV cab, and on the small table beside him. After adjusting them, he couldn''t help but reach out and touch her beautiful face again. When he returned to the bedroom, the ce filled with their overflowing memories, he hung the biggest one above their bed. At the same time, the pictures of the two of them covered every corner of the room. After setting up all the frames, he sat lifelessly on the bed. It was as if he was paralyzed. He hit his head. When they met, she was like adhesive glue. When she fell asleep, she would climb onto him. He hated her clinginess, but she was always so thick- skinned and energetic. In her eyes, his disdain must have been simr to a child''s unreasonable behavior! Often, herck of consideration would leave him half dead from his anger! She was very fond of her old home and would go there whenever she had time. She was a workaholic. She worked all sorts of odd jobs to earn some side ie. She always cared about her attendance and awards but never asked him for money. When she quarreled with him, she would be angry with him and make a scene. No matter how bad and cold he was to her, she would still take good care of his grandmother. She was sensitive and she was cunning. She looked so pitiful when she was bullied and sick, but she was so brave when she shielded him from the gun. His Ally was so hard-working, so kind, so weak, yet so optimistic and strong! Why? Why were the heavens so cruel that they wanted to take her away? His fists clenched so tightly that creaking sounds could be heard. His eyes, ears and head were filled with everything. In that instant, his entire body went rigid like a rock, but there was still a faint pulse. He didn''t know how long he sat there before he got up and went downstairs.C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org In the kitchen, just as he picked up the ss of water, an energetic voice suddenly came to his ear. "Hubby, you''re back? We can eat after I finish cooking these two dishes!" "Watch and follow everything I do! You grill the mushrooms and I''ll grill the tomatoes... I already cut them all for you! I''ll teach you! What if something happens to me one day and I''m no longer with you? Are you nning to starve to death?" "I know my husband is the best! Mr. Clements''s cooking is hard toe by. It must be extraordinary!" "I enjoy cooking for you whenever I''m free. It''s fun for me... Then, don''t make me angry in the future. If you make me angry, I''ll punish you to wash the dishes. You''ll wash a whole year''s worth of dishes!" "Hehe!" A few days ago, she was still ying around him. She was so virtuous, so warm and lively, but now... His hand movements paused. Frederick couldn''t but gulp. Then, he boiled the water and cooked a bowl of pasta. When they came out of the pot, most of the sauce had evaporated. He smiled bitterly and the corner of his mouth twitched. "Ally, without you, I''m really going to starve to death. I can''t even cook pasta..." He casually ate the food which tasted like cardboard in his mouth. Then, he began to wash the te as usual. He kept washing it repeatedly. He didn''t know how long he had been washing it in the kitchen. However, when he went out, the whole kitchen, in his opinion, was clean and tidy. The things he used were all put back in their original ces ording to his memory. His Ally really liked keeping things clean! Although there was still water beside the pot, some food residue dropped on the ground and he forgot to take the trash out, it was indeed the best that he had done! In the swimming pool, he swam back and forth until he no longer had any energy to move his body. He climbed out and like a zombie, he walked back to the room. He stared nkly at the photo for a long time. Only then did he hold her pillow in his arms and slowly close his eyes. On the other end, Alicia was still locked up in the room. Apart from asionally being able to go out for a meal with her brother and get some fresh air, she really felt like she was in jail. Because they were afraid that she would run away and that she would disappear, so besides watching TV and reading books, she spent most of her time sleeping! However, from the times where she asionally went out, she could also feel that the ce where she both good and bad. It stayed was both was not simple. These years, she was very aware of how difficult life was, especially since she was in a foreignnd. Moreover, her brother had just arrived in Casterwich City and had neither connections nor background. It was difficult for him to have a foothold. Therefore, no matter how sad she was in her heart, she endured it for fear of causing him more trouble and holding him back! Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org On this day, she was so restless that she howled in the room and then subconsciously touched the tattoo on the back of her shoulder. It was really a disaster! She had been missing for so many days. Did Frederick really think she was dead? What was he doing now? She still had doubts to ask him about. She really wanted to go out! "No, I have to endure this! I can''t go out!" There seemed to be two forces fighting in Alicia''s heart and she became more frustrated. In the room, she swung her hair and danced a few times to vent her emotions. She did not stop until she heard someone knocking on the door. There were three long knocks and one short knock. Then, she said, "Come in!" Subsequently, Nichs came in with some fruits and snacks. Behind him, an attendant carried a teddy bear in his hands. The teddy bear looked just like the one in her memory. It hadn''t changed even after so many years. How blind was he? Or should she say devoted? He was so incredible! When the door of the room was closed, Alicia picked up the teddy bear and pouted. She was about to call him brother, but she turned around and said, "Nicky, I''m not a child anymore!" He was still using this to coax her. She was no longer a child who didn''t know how to behave properly. She would be happy as long as she could eat and y! He handed her some fruits and said, "No matter how old you get, you will always be the same in my heart!" She''d still be his little sister. He wanted to dote on her. "Eat something! I heard your roar. Have you gone insane from being locked up?" He took her to the sofa and sat down. He stroked her hair tofort her. "Negotiations with the higher-ups el are pretty much done. Logan has been trying to see you recently, but kept looking for excuses to stop him froming! However, your appearance is really lethal to men. I can''t stop myself from talking nonsense!" He then lowered his voice to reveal a hint of pride, "My sister is not ordinary at all!" Looking up, she smiled and narrowed her eyes, "My brother is also not ordinary!" After thinking for a while, she said, "Nichs, I want to go out..." Chapter 490 Chapter 490 Looking up at him, Alicia unconsciously tugged on his sleeve like a spoiled child. She wanted to see Frederick! As for other matters, she was not in a rush. In fact, she was even eager to seek justice for her aunt. She was not afraid of Sebastian leaving Casterwich City. However, she was anxious to see Frederick!Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org. There were some suspicions in her heart that made her feel ufortable! She couldn''t wait! "You want to find him?" Nichs asked. He knew about her rtionship with Frederick. These days, she had told him about her aunt''s ident. However, he did not pay attention to these two people for the time being. At present, he also had an urgent task. She nodded and did not deny it, "Yes!" "Right now, the fire ident hasn''t been settled yet, so how can he determine your disappearance? I don''t think it''s a good time for you two to meet! If you just want to see him, I''ll find a way to arrange it for you as soon as possible! However, it won''t be possible for you two to reminisce about the past in detail. It''llplicate things!" "Okay! Even just meeting secretly is fine! I''ll listen to you!" She missed Frederick, but she also understood the situation. It was better than nothing. "In addition, Mr. Jackman will soone to get the password. On the surface, he said he would send someone, but ording to the information I received, he''sing in person! He has taken care of a lot of people from various ces. There is also a college student from Casterwich City. He has been doted on in the past two or three years, so hees here for a short while every two or three months. Therefore, I guess that he is likely toe here in person this time. However, he has a wife. His wife was a gangster. She had a big influence over a country. Thus, he has to be secretive everywhere he goes and he has umted lots of secret identities. Few people around him know about him! I know about all this because I heard a bodyguard tell the truth by ident. I found out the truth after a thorough inspection! I have spent a lot of effort. We won''t be able to hide you from Logan for much longer either. ording to his temperament, he will probably have a crush on you. No, even if he didn''t, you will still have to find a way to make him..." Seeing Nichs'' serious attitude, Alicia was a little nervous and confused. She thought to herself. "Will Mr. Jackman also have bad thoughts about her? Was she so beautiful that she could bring cmity to the country and the people? Was it possible?" He could also tell that she was worried. He said, "There is an iron rule in both the underworld and among men. Another''s wife can''t be yed with! Especially for people like us who wander around the boundary or the gray zone. We value these rules more!" All of a sudden, she understood what he meant, "You want to use this to get rid of Logan?" He nodded. He said, "Clever! Logan is famous for his lust. If it''s just my woman, he may only be tempted by her beauty, but you are different. You were caught and brought here. In other words, you are like a vemodity in their eyes. I took you under mymand and now we''re one step ahead of him! So, in this case, I have the advantage. If he is obsessed with your beauty, it''s highly possible for him to take action! Of course, I can''t get rid of him solely with you!" After all, in the eyes of outsiders, their feelings for the past few days were certainly not very strong! An idea shed through her mind and she immediately understood, "We''re borrowing a knife to kill!" Nichs'' eyes met hers and he voiced his approval again. He nodded and said. "Mr. Jackman can''t stand bad smell on women the most! As long as you meet him with bad breath, even if you are a fairy, he won''t be interested in you. I''ve been looking for someone to make an incense of this smell for you. When you see him, apply it under your armpit. As a precaution, I''ll also find a doctor to give you medicine that will cause your body to form e." "There''s no need to look for someone. Find me some materials and I can make it happen myself! I happen to have nothing to do recently! Have you forgotten that I learnt how to make fragrances from my aunt? I have read a lot! I can do this!" The incense was what gave Nichs a headache the most. He didn''t expect that it wouldn''t take much effort to obtain it now! At least, there was double insurance! While they were discussing, Leon''s loud voice suddenly came from outside the door. "Mr. Carter, how did you get the time toe over?" "Mr. Carter, Mr. Nick is still inside. Let us report to him first!" "Get out of my way! I want to see the girl! Do I need your permission to interrogate her? I have something urgent to do. Get out of my way!" They signaled to each other with a gaze while there were still noises outside. Nichs quickly unbuttoned part of his clothes. Alicia kicked off her slippers, pulled open her cor and revealed half of her shoulder. At the moment the door opened, he had already bent over and pressed down on her. She also faked a few moans cooperatively and pulled her clothes back. "Um, ah..." Turning around, Nichs shouted, "F*ck, who is it? Do they not know..." He tore his clothes in a bit of a hurry. As such, his forehead was sweaty and his well-defined chest muscles were faintly bulging. It was as if he was a little anxious and unhappy because they were being disturbed. He acted like he had just seen Logan, and slowly stood to button up his clothes. "Oh, you''re here! I was interrogating her! Misty here has confessed. She had promised again and again that she was telling the truth! There was indeed a tattoo of a butterfly in the past, just like the one we''ve been looking for!" "Is that how you interrogated her?" With dissatisfaction in his tone, the man kept looking forward. He tried to take a step forward. Nichs watched his movements and moved to block his line of sight. "Let me handle her! It''ll be fine! She is already my woman! I promise she will cooperate with us!" Alicia pulled her clothes and looked at the situation around her from the corner of her eyes. She almost didn''t need to pretend. She looked very pitiful and wanted the man to see her face clearly. As such, she tooked back timidly and deliberately nced at Logan for two seconds. At a nce, the man almost started drooling on the spot! However, he thought of Nichs'' obstruction and remembered that there were outsiders around, so he didn''t want to go too far. Nevertheless, his eyes seemed to be fixed on her and he didn''t move. He faked a cough before saying, "Well, I have to verify it!" As soon as he rushed forward, Nichs didn''t dare to make it too obvious. He just gave Alicia an anxious look. He hoped that she would be careful. With a sh of inspiration, she immediately jumped off the sofa and shouted while running. "Nicky, Nicky, I''m so scared! I don''t want to see anyone. My head hurts again! I''m not feeling well..." As she spoke, she even thumped her chest. She looked as if she was out el of breath and about to copse. During these two years, there had been quite a few men who had coveted h¨¦r. Seeing them not backing off even after constant rejection and instead bing more relentless in their chase, she learnt to fake heart attacks to scare them away. Because of this, she had even practiced it in front of a mirror. She had even memorized information on heart diseases and medicine! Taking a few big steps forward, Nichs seemed to be very nervous and hugged her quickly. "Hey, Misty! Don''t be afraid. Mr. Carter is a good man. He just wants to ask you a few questions and he won''t hurt you! Don''t be nervous; your temperature will rise! What if you get a fever?" The seemingly unintentional words instantly made Logan stop. As he turned around, he swallowed his saliva and retreated to the doorstep. His steps were heavy and he was obviously reluctant to leave. "Forget it. It''s better if you''re the one interrogating her! Don''t let anything happen to her. I just came here to ensure that you will keep an eye on her. Mr. Jackman''s men will arrive next week!" Chapter 491 Chapter 491 Along the way, the man couldn''t help but turn back. Alicia pretended to hide in Nichs'' arms. She couldn''t help but take a cold breath. At the same time, Nichs encouraged her and hugged her tightly. He then whispered in her ear. "Well done! Be careful these two days. I''ll bring you what you wantter!" He meaningfully nced at the door. Then, he held her in his arms and walked to the bed. While helping her to lie down on the bed, he whispered to her. "Before Mr. Jackmanes, you must make him take interest in you! I will take the opportunity to make a big deal and make it known to everyone! If sudden idents ur during that period, I might not have the time to inform you! You must be careful. These people can and will use all kinds of despicable means to achieve their goals! Don''t believe anyone''s words easily!" Sheid down on the bed. She blinked and nodded as a reply. Stroking her hair, he pretended to kiss her on the forehead, "Don''t be afraid. I''m here. I won''t leave you behind!" She held his hand and felt extremely at ease. She also clenched it tightly and said, "Yes!" At the same time, he touched her hair with the other hand. He left a shiny diamond hairpin in her hair. Then, he walked out of the room. The incident of the fire in Casterwich City was not particrly eye-catching. However, because Frederick had appeared at the scene, although a few days had passed since the incident, it still triggered all sorts of spections. After Victoria came back, she saw the news but did not think much about it. She wanted to have dinner together with Alicia and thank her for helping herst time. However, she did not expect that she could not get in touch with her. In the room, after several calls, she was quite puzzled, "Where are you fooling around? You''re making me worry!" Since she was used to losing contact with Alicia during busy periods, she put down her mobile phone and began to pack up. She thought to herself, "Forget it. I''ll wait for you to reply to me!" ording to her schedule, after this busy time, she would be ready to take Anthony to pay a visit to her parents. Then, the wedding should be arranged on schedule. Thinking of this, Victoria couldn''t help but crack a bright smile on her face. "Lla..." Pulling on a long dress, she spun around happily and hummed a tune. As soon as she hung up her clothes, her cell phone rang, "She replied so soon?" When she ran to the other side, she found that it was her mother who called, "Oh, my beautiful mother! Good morning!" She estimated that it was morning where her mother was. Victoria sat by the bedside. She looked rxed and was smiling cheekily. "This child... Are you praising me?" A pleasant voice came and Victoria alsoughed, "Of course! Mom, I miss you so much!" "You only know how to tter me! Rhea, won''t you think abouting over? Your dad''s career has shifted to this side and we can''t go back for a while. It''s hard to say in the future..." She was a girl, not a boy. Her being alone on the other side of the pl made her parents worry. After hearing the worry in her mother''s tone, a faint trace of loneliness shed across Victoria''s face. However, she giggled and said. "Mom, I''lle to see you in a while! I''ll bring my boyfriend with me! It''s so convenient now and I''m always traveling. In the future, when I go abroad to participate in fashion activities, I can go visit you on the way! I can take care of myself. Who would dare to bully your daughter? I''d ask Dad to order someone to break his legs!" "There it is again!" Victoria''s mother, Veronica, sighed and continued. "Every time I tell you something serious, you always joke around with me! Rhea, if your boyfriend is Trevor, I won''t be worried. Then, your future mother-inw will be my best friend and I can still talk to you! But now this boyfriend of yours, let''s not talk about whether he is reliable or not. He doesn''t even have a stable life right now. Don''t let him deceive you! How many women, blinded by love, have been cheated on and lied to? Rhea, why don''t you go and see Trevor once? He is young, has a promising future and is also very good-looking..." On the other side, Veronica chattered incessantly. Meanwhile, Victoria had already moved the phone away from her ear. She gritted her teeth and covered her ears with one hand. Sheined in her heart, "There she goes again! But he''s a yboy!" That won''t happen unless all the men in the world were dead! Otherwise, even if he was the most handsome man alive, she would still look down upon him! He''s dirty! Her mother must have been brainwashed by someone! How could she push her daughter into such a firepit? Every time the two people called, it would always start off with a happy opening but end with an unpleasant ending. On the other side of the phone, as words fell, Victoria said, "Mom, can you not mention him? I already have someone I love! He is very kind to me and your daughter is not stupid!" "Rhea!" "Mom, can we talk about the future after you see him? You don''t want your daughter to marry a womanizer and cry every single day after marriage, do you?" "Rhea, don''t judge a book by its cover. How can you make such a judgment when you haven''t even gotten to know him? Trevor was born in a family with dignity and pride. He was taught by his parents. His parents have been together for more than 30 years. He has been influenced by his parents, so he can''t be bad! He works in the culture and entertainment industry so perhaps he was just framed. I asked you to go meet him earlier, but you just don''t want to go..." Each and every word of hers was filled with a sense of regret. She always felt that if the two of them had a blind date early, it would be a good fate. "Rhea!" She tried to manipte her words again! "Okay, okay. Mom, how about this? Let''s talk about this when you meet my boyfriend. If you really don''t like him, I will definitely go on the blind date next time!" Although there were many ws in her mother''s words, Victoria knew that her mother was sensible. Once she saw Anthony, she would definitely change her mind! Veronica had also said that she wanted Victoria to marry someone with a good character. Anthony''s gentleness, kindness, and character would definitely satisfy her! "It''s a deal!" After chatting for a while, they hung up the phone. As Victoria sighed in relief, her cell phone rang again. When she saw that it was Anthony, she pressed the answer button. "Saturday night? What kind of party?" Did he even have to remind her to dress up? "It''s a friend''s celebration party for a new product. I''m also an investor. You''re technically my wife, so don''t show up looking too shabby!" While on the phone, he was holding a red silk box in his hand. Inside the box, there was a huge diamond ring shining brightly. "Oh, it turns out that you are afraid that I will embarrass you!" After joking, Victoria also giggled and said, "Don''t worry. I will dress up fancily!" At this time, in Four Seasons Hotel, a grandmercial cocktail party was in full swing...C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org Chapter 492 Chapter 492 ? "Mr. Clements, I heard that Sofare Entertainment has allocated a big budget for the filming of a web series this time. A neer is going to make their debut in the show as well, is it true? Is it because of the remuneration or the celebrity? Or is it because Sofare Entertainment wants to promote the neers? If so, which of the neers will be casted?" Someone asked. "I heard that the storyline is very illogical and ridiculous. I wonder which part of this series attracted you? Mr. Clements, please disclose a little about it!" Another person chimed in. "Yes, Master Trevor. Tell me. I''m also curious about it! Please give us some hints!" The other person was excited. At the corner of the party, several men and women were surrounding Trevor. They were discussing very passionately. Swirling the wine ss in his hands, he moved his lips slightly. "Anything can be tried and the audience is also smart! Since it can be very popr, I think there must be something good about it! If you are curious and have some leisure time, you can go read the novel! Ourpany''s goal is to produce great dramas. We invest so much because we want to achieve perfection and follow the details in the novel as much as possible. As for the actors and actresses, their poprity is not a problem. What is important is that they are suitable for the roles!" "Master Trevor, so we still have a chance?" Holding Trevor''s arm, his female partner was a little excited. "Of course. If you want to go for the audition, I won''t stop you!" With a smile, he gave her a toast. Then, his eyes fell on a man in a suit in front of him. "Mr. Clements, do you have any interest in coboration? This is the first time you released a web series and we have our own tform. We could offer to buy the exclusive broadcasting rights and the price will be rtively favorable!" The man offered. He had offered him the chance. It was now up to him! "Well, I have to go back and discuss it with the board of directors. The dramas of Sofare Entertainment are not cheap after all!" Trevor replied. "Haha..." The manughed awkwardly. They both knew the meaning behind theughter, so they stopped talking about it. After he gave others a toast and refilled his ss, a bold voice was suddenly heard. "About this, I''m interested!" Raising his eyes, he saw a very beautiful young girl walking over with her arm around a middle-aged man with a pot belly and a slightly pockmarked face. The man waved his hand and said with a smile. "Don''t get me wrong. I''m not here to fight for the business. I don''t do online tforms! But I''m very interested in investing in film and television culture! I''m us Drake!" He took out his business cards and handed them over one by one. The man also reached out his hand first, "I''ve heard so much about you, Master Trevor. It''s my honor to meet you here today!" "Nice to meet you. You''re wee!" Trevor said. D&F Fashion Limited Company? Although he did not pay attention to this brand before, seeing the introduction below which mentioned clothing, he roughly knew what it was. He instantly handed over a business card and shook hands with him. "This is my daughter, Moana Drake!" us introduced. "Miss Drake!" Trevor greeted. There was a fresh scent of gardenia and Trevor was obviously startled. The girl wore a simple and elegant beige, mid-length dress with her long, straight hair down. She almost had no makeup on her face and her skin was fair. She looked very well-behaved. She looked rather familiar to him. She looked straight at him. The young girl was very shy and she couldn''t say a word for a long time. Patting his daughter''s hand, us smoothed things over byughing out loud.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org. "Haha, Mr. Clements, don''t mind it. She is still a little girl who hasn''t been exposed much to the outside world! I''m very interested in the modern drama that Sofare Entertainment is working on this time. I can sponsor clothes and essories. Of course, other aspects can be discussed as well. I''m very passionate about the cultural industry and my daughter is keen on performing. It''s also a kind of destiny. I wonder if you can give me a chance, Mr. Clements?" "It''s our honor to be chosen by President Drake..." Trevor said. The two of them hit it off immediately. The people beside them, who were tactful, dispersed naturally. While drinking wine, the two of them exchanged a few words of greetings. Trevor found out that the Drake family was mainly selling ready-made clothes. They used to be an agent for European and American brands. Their chain stores were mostly abroad and they also produced a series of women''s products. However, they were not high-end. Their products were only found in a few cities locally. They had juste to Casterwich City to expand their business. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org The main reason why he invested in Sofare Entertainment was the same as other rich men. The reason was no other than women! It was either for their lover or for their daughter. It seemed that it had almost be themon rule in this circle! ncing at the elegant woman beside him, Trevor didn''t judge them like the others. He smiled and spoke up. "It''s our honor to be appreciated by President Drake. As for the role, we have to consider many things and it''s not up to me alone to decide. By then, we can discuss it together and you can also consider ordingly!" Although sponsorship was one of the most important aspects, he actually cared less about not doing someone a favor than doing something that would damage the core of hispany. The loss outweighed the gain! The man also knew his boundaries. He nodded with a smile and said. "Of course, of course! Let''s not just talk about this dull topic. We have neglected thedies! Moonie, you should dance with Mr. Clements! I wonder if I can have the honor to dance with Mr. Clements'' partner?" With one look from Trevor, the woman next to him walked over. At the same time, Moana also took a step forward. Her eyes were full of expectation and her nervous voice was obviously trembling. "Master Trevor?" Putting down the ss in his hand, Trevor reached out to her and they entered the dance floor. The melodious music was up in the air. On the dance floor, the woman''s body was obviously tense and her footsteps were stiff. asionally she would touch his feet and almost stepped on them. Throughout the dance, he did not say a word and pretended that he didn''t notice nor see her movements. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Soon, the song came to an end. As Trevor stepped out of the dance floor, he nodded and said, "Miss Drake, help yourself!" As soon as he turned around, Moana grabbed his sleeve and said. "Master Trevor, I''m sorry. I was too nervous just now. Did I step on you? I''m sorry, I didn''t mean it! I..." He knew the exact intention of most women. He was not interested in this kind of youngdy from a rich family. He didn''t know how to interact nor did he want to engage with her. As such, his attitude was very cold. "No, you were quite good!" He lied. When he was about to leave, a familiar figure suddenly came into his sight. Trevor turned around and a familiar shout was heard. "Trevor, what a coincidence!" He was startled and he slowly turned around, only to see a graceful and beautiful woman walking over. The woman was dressed in a ck and white body fittingce dress She had simple and elegant makeup and her figure was charming and attractive. She looked quite ssy and gorgeous. She stepped forward. She was all smiles, but her eyes first fell on the youngdy. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "Moonie..." The next second, Moana held the woman''s arm and looked eagerly at Trevor. Her eyes were excited, "Master Trevor, you know my stepmother! It''s really fated!" At the same time, the woman patted Moana''s hand. They looked very close. "Stepmother?" He was confused. Chapter 493 Chapter 493 As he looked at the both of them, Trevor''s heart skipped a beat! These twodies looked more like sisters of simr age! It turned out that in the end, the man she married was the ugly middle-aged man he met just now. His daughter was almost the same age as her, so you could imagine how old he was! Suddenly, Trevor was very disgusted. He actually lost to such a man. What a big joke! She must have been blind! He pursed his lips and didn''t say anything! At this moment, Giana spoke. "Yes! My family stayed very close to Casterwich City and I used to study here. In the past, we knew each other by chance! Trevor, don''t tell me you don''t recognize me anymore?" "How could I not? You are as famous as Casterwich City. The famous Pretty Giana, how could I forget?" He said sarcastically. She was more materialistic than he thought. What a waste of her good looks! When they were together, she always cheated on him and did not believe his love. So, her dream was to be a mistress and a stepmother at such a young and beautiful age? He took a ss of wine. His grip on the ss tightened. He wondered why he fell in love with her in the past. Suddenly, he could only smell a disgusting scent that made him feel nauseous. He no longer felt the excited heart palpitations and the passion that he had when he first met her. "How can I bepared with Mr. Clements? That''s ridiculous! I am old. In terms of beauty, our young Moonie is the real beauty. She is fairskinned, pretty, and talented. She is still a college student, but she has already won an award for freshmen performers. She is absolutely both talented and beautiful. Moreover, she is virtuous and excellent in academics!" Giana stated. While joking, Giana pushed Moana forward. She lowered her head and retreated again with a blushing face. She said, "Mom, I''m embarrassed! You both continue to talk. I''ll go look for Dad first..." After the girl ran away, Trevor said coldly, "Are you here to reminisce about the old days with me or to be my matchmaker? I''m not short of women!" As soon as he finished speaking, he also turned away. The next second, a pair of small hands grabbed his sleeve, "Trevor!" He looked at her. Giana quickly pulled back her hand and stood back in her original position, "Let''s have a talk. Is that okay?" As she said this, she pointed to a rtively quiet corner. He finished his drink in one gulp. After getting another ss of wine, he walked over. As soon as he stood still, Giana spoke. "Trevor, I know that you are doing good now! As soon as I came back, I heard names such as ''The Four Great Masters of Casterwich City'', ''The Two Heroes of the Clements Family'', Soaver International and Sofare Entertainment. Everyone is admiring you and envious of..." "What exactly are you trying to say?" He snapped. "I''m happy for you!" She answered. Looking at this outstanding and cold-looking man who stood out in front of her, Giana also couldn''t tell what kind of thoughts she had. She paused and clenched her little hands into fists. "Sofare Entertainment is well-known in the field of film and television. Over the past few years, the development of D&F has been good and he also intends to invest in this field..." Looking at her coldly, he sneered inside. After a pause, the corner of Giana''s mouth twitched unconsciously. She then asked, "I heard that you are still single?" Trevor narrowed his ck eyes slightly. He shook the wine ss lightly and kept silent. "Moonie is young and beautiful. She is talented in acting and has a good family background. She wants to develop in Casterwich City. Recently, she has received a lot of offers for advertisements, all of which take ce in the building of Sofare Entertainment. If you have time, can you take care of her more?" Her eyes kept blinking, but she did not dare to look away from him. Every time she said a sentence, she could hear her heart beating faster and faster. "Oh, I see. For the next sentence, will you say that we are a perfect couple? You hope that we can be happy together and let me call you ''stepmom''?" He couldn''t believe his ears. His first love was trying to set him up with her stepdaughter! What did she mean? Did she want her stepdaughter to be with the man whom she had thrown away before? Did she think that he was a fool? How materialistic could she be? She was totally different from her appearance! It really was difficult to read people''s minds! With a sneer, Trevor said frostily, "Who do you think you are? What''s so great about D&F? I''m not into this kind ofpany!" Since when could she decide whom he should be with? She thought too highly of herself! He finished the wine and his eyes were full of disgust. When he was about to leave, she stopped him again. "Trevor, don''t be like this! Please help me, okay? Moonie is very infatuated with you! She is working in this field, so you two will always meet each other. Please take good care of her on my behalf. Is that okay?" When she spoke again, Giana''s eyes were full of pleading and pity, "It is said that familiarity breeds fondness. Maybe you will fall for her after more interactions!" This familiar look once again made his heart tremble. Once, he fell in love with her pitiable, weak and innocent look. It made him have the impulse to protect her. He cherished her and loved her, but she ruined his longing and fantasy for love time and again. He was at a loss for words! He pushed her away and red at her, "I am not her mother. It has nothing to do with me whether she lives or dies!" He shook his head and left, but rage was surging in his heart. This woman really opened his eyes! As soon as he walked away, Moana came over with a ss of red wine and said arrogantly, "How was it? It seems that your so-called old friendship is useless." "No! Moonie, don''t worry. I will try my best to match you both! At least, I know a lot of his preferences! Knowing him well will always be helpful to you!" Giana exined.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org. "If it''s not for the fact that you''re still useful to me, I wouldn''t even bother to talk to you!" After saying that angrily, Moana rolled her eyes, turned around, and went back to looking innocent. She looked at her own in clothes with barely any highlights. She pouted unconsciously and ran towards the direction of her father. As soon as Trevor stepped aside, his assistant, Holger, quickly came over and said, "Master Trevor, there is news saying that someone is holding a photo of the diamond bracelet and asking around for the price!" "Who is it?" "It was a private inquiry. Because that person didn''t get any notice at that time, he didn''t pay attention to it carefully! He only offered the price of 500,000 dors, but the other party thought it was too little. After he received a phone call, he left in a hurry. The surveince camera only recorded a ck figure. We can only confirm that he is a young man at the moment! ording to the person, he seemed to be in need of money urgently. I have arranged for people to check the nearby areas..." Chapter 494 Chapter 494 "He has finally taken action!" Trevor murmured while gritting his teeth. He had never suffered such a big loss before. He would find him and skin him alive! "Let''s observe and wait first. Don''t alert the enemy! Notify all the pawn shops within a kilometer to pay special attention, especially to the mediumsizedpanies! Smallpanies can''t afford it while bigpanies won''t be in need of money urgently. Some medium-sizedpanies may take the risk in order to get rich, so it might be one of them. There''s also the ck market. We must keep an eye on them! We can''t let them go! Also, the person who can help find the culprit and get back the bracelet in good condition will be rewarded with 5,000,000 dors. The rest will be rewarded ordingly!" "I''ll inform them right away!" Holger said. "Inform me immediately if there''s any news!" Watching Holger leave, Trevor also didn''t feel like staying there anymore. He waved to call the manager and said a few words to him. Then, he chose to leave ahead of schedule. On the other side, Nichs quickly prepared what Alicia needed, put them in the medical box, and sent it to her.Content from N?velDr(a)ma.Org. Fortunately, her memory was good. In the following days, she would secretly hide in the bathroom to mix the fragrance. Soon, she made the scent she wanted. It was an awful smell. However, because she had to use it on herself, she had to try her best to get used to it. In order for her to use it handily and not be noticed by others, as she only needed the smell, she mixed the fragrance into some lotion and sealed it in a pipe. Then, she used some red threads to make a bracelet and put it around her hand. This way, whenever she needed it, she could squeeze a little out from the hole on the bracelet and apply it anywhere without being noticed. After she made the bracelet, she tried it a few times and prepared two more. Then, she asked her brother to carry the medical box out. The whole process was done secretly. After sending Nichs away, she heard some noises outside the door. Subconsciously, Alicia opened the door. "What''s the noise? Why is it so lively?" After staying here for a few days, she found out that she was in the backyard of the Heaven Star Clubhouse. Generally speaking, the staff dormitory, storage room, and back kitchen was around where she stayed. After a few days'' worth of interactions, she knew that her brother had be the second inmand here and had be a very powerful leader behind the scenes. He had integrated three medium-sized nightclubs and invested in a lot of businesses. Due to the fact that he was making money and him being capable and benevolent, his subordinates respected and obeyed him. He had a good life at the moment. Now, the Heaven Star Clubhouse was only second to the two famous nightclubs, "East Bannpool" and "Night Pearl Clubhouse", in Casterwich City. Their business in this area was also very popr. The room she lived in was a little far from the front, so it was rtively quiet! Although she could not go out, she had stayed there for quite some time. With her cooperation plus her own distinctiveness and with others thinking she had a special rtionship with Nichs, the subordinates were very polite to her. Even when she went out, as long as she did not go out of the corridor and did not talk to outsiders, they would turn a blind eye to her. "This..." The two bodyguards looked at each other with conflicted looks on their faces. "What''s so hard to tell? You don''t have to be afraid that I''ll spread it out, do you?" She was currently under the control of others, so how could she have the free time to do so? It seemed that it made sense to the bodyguards. The younger man looked around and whispered to Alicia. "It''s Boss. He got drunk yesterday and mistook the younger sister of an important guest as an escortdy and forced her to... They are arguing about this now!" "Yes! I heard that this woman is going to get married soon. Although nothing really happened to her, it almost did. Moreover, she was bumped into by her father-inw-to-be and his friend. Her husband''s family thought it was shameful and was going to break off the engagement!" The other man chimed in. "What''s more, her brother''s ssmate is awyer. He''s been discussing it with them sincest night and they haven''t reached an agreement yet!" The younger man added. "Well, it seems that they don''t want anypensation! They want to sue our boss. He''s worried to death! I guess it''s about to start again!" The other man said. The two men were talking one after the other. While listening, Alicia understood immediately that her brother had taken action. "Mr. Jackman''s men areing. Why can''t Boss control himself at this critical time? It was the same with Hughes. When he was here, who dared to find fault with us? It was because he had evil intentions towards Mrs. Hughes that he was driven away! As a result, we were suppressed all these years!" One of the bodyguards continued. "I know right? Fortunately, Mr. Nick is here! Speaking of which, he is more righteous and pure! Last time, he even paid for the debt of Ryan who had lost money and beaten his wife! There were many beautifuldies here who fell for Mr. Nick and chased after him desperately, but he didn''t even pay attention to them!" The other man said. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Everything was spilled out by them as they got excited while talking. As soon as they finished, one of them seemed to realize something and shut up instantly. At the same time, the other man punched him and tried to clear things up. "It''s even rumored that Mr. Nick likes men! In fact, it''s because he hadn''t met a woman he likes, isn''t it? Now, he has met you, Miss Swift. How can those ordinary women bepared with you?" "Yes! Yes! Mr. Nick is surrounded by women, but he never messes around! He is absolutely different from our Boss! Miss Swift, don''t tell Mr. Nick that we just..." Her smile was as beautiful as a flower. Alicia was happy from the bottom of her heart. "I know! Don''t worry! I didn''t hear anything!" He had such a beautiful sister, so how could an ordinary woman attract her brother''s attention? It was not something new that someone wanted to pursue him! Suddenly, she thought of Yannie, Jeremy''s sister! Did she really die because of her brother''s love debt? She almost forgot about this matter. When this crisis was over, she had to talk to him! After chatting for a while, she was relieved and felt a little better. After staying for a moment, she went back to her room. It was Saturday in the blink of an eye. On this day, the night sky of the city seemed to be shrouded in the heavy moonlight and there was a gloomy oppressive atmosphere everywhere. It was as if something was going to happen. At this time, a small exquisite fashion party was being held at Silver Water Bay, a themed holiday resort. The music was ying, the scent of alcohol was floating in the air, and people were singing and dancing. It was avish and luxurious night. On the dance floor, Victoria, who was in a gorgeous red dress, was dancing with Anthony. Amidst the cheers and daughter, she was like a me burning in the night. With a large spin, the man released angel pulled her hands. After a few big spins, they hugged each other again. At this time, the music ended at thest note. Suddenly, with a loud bang, flower petals fell from the air like snowkes. Before Victoria came back to her senses, Anthony had already knelt down on one knee. "Kimmy, love is only one word, but your happiness is my biggest pursuit in my life! I don''t want to regret anything, I don''t want to miss it, and I don''t want to have any distance away from you. I will protect you, take care of you, love you all my life and do my best to give you the best of everything. Dear, will you marry me?" Chapter 495 Chapter 495 After a cry of surprise, Victoria covered her mouth and her eyes fell on the brocade box in his hand. She was extremely surprised. At this moment, the lights shone on her and there was enthusiastic apuse and cheers. Someone was holding a camera to record all this and a waiter also came up with arge bouquet of delicate red roses. So this was the real reason why he asked her to dress up! "Kimmy, I''ll definitely make you the happiest woman in the world. Will you marry me?" His beautiful voice was heard again. Victoria instantly reached out her hand, "Yes! Get up quickly!" Then, Anthony stood up. He took out the ring and put it on her finger sincerely. He took over the rose and handed it to her, then he gave her a passionate kiss. There was another round of apuse and even the music was changed to a happy one. Their surroundings were filled with an abundance of joy. When they walked out together, Victoria''s eyes were full of happiness and she was still smiling. Only then did she notice that the theme color of the venue that day was red and there was more than one person holding a camera, as if they had known about this. She punched Anthony lightly. She eximed, "You''ve already nned all of this, haven''t you? Why didn''t you tell me earlier? I wasn''t prepared at all! I was so nervous just now. I must have humiliated myself!" Rubbing her cheeks, she breathed a big sigh. If she had known that he was going to propose, she would have dressed up nicer and brought along friends to cheer them on! "I wanted to give you a surprise!" He said. Holding her, his face seemed to be flushed from drunkenness, but smiles could be seen in his eyes. "Actually, I was more nervous than you were! Kimmy, marrying you must be the greatest blessing of my life! Today is an unforgettable day and also the happiest day of my life! Come, let me take you to a ce..." At this time, in the president''s office of Championus Media, Trevor was still signing documents. Suddenly, the mobile phone on the table rang. "Mr. rk, congrattions on having over a hundred franchise stores ofChucson Trading Franchise. I''m sorry that I cannot personally visit you today due to some matters! I will treat you to a meal next time! Was Miss Levin able to brighten up the event?" "Mr. Clements, I don''t think it''s very nice for you to do this! The event was brightened up, but why did you ask Beyonce toe when you know that I''m fond of Winters? What''s going on? Didn''t you promise me that? Aren''t you just making me excited for nothing?" rkined from the other side of the phone. Upon hearing this, Trevor was also obviously stunned. Regarding this, he had personally given the orders. How did it end up being Beyonce? In the next moment, he could onlyugh and say. "Is that so? Mr. rk, don''t be angry on such an auspicious day. Perhaps it''s because I didn''t instruct it clearly and my people made a mistake! With your status, it''s true that only the best actresses suit you! Don''t worry. This matter is my responsibility. I will figure out the problem and convey your admiration for Winters to her! How about this, I''ll make another arrangement next time and ask her to have dinner with you. What do you think?" After hanging up the phone, Trevor knocked his forehead in confusion. What was the matter? He had personally instructed it. Why did the person change?" Just when Trevor picked up the phone, a knock sounded at the door, "Come in!" "Master Trevor..." At the sight of Holger, Trevor hung up the phone again. "I was just looking for you! What''s going on? Didn''t I arrange for Winters to attend the celebration party of Chucson Trading Franchise? I remember that she was allowed to be excused from her schedule a week in advance because of this! Where is she? Why did Beyonce go instead? Don''t you know that Mr. rk is interested in Winters?" "Well, this..." Holger hesitated. "Why are you still stuttering?" Trevor red at him. He knew that it was not a mistake at all. There must be some story behind it.Content from N?velDr(a)ma.Org. "Say it!" He demanded. "Mr. Clements took Winters away!" Holger said helplessly. Mr. Clements insisted on having a meal with Winters, so how could he say no? He could only ask Beyonce to take her ce temporarily. "Who?" Trevor lifted his head immediately and raised his voice. Nodding his head, Holger emphasized each word, "Mr. Clements. Frederick Clements!" At that instant, Trevor''s eyes widened, "You mean... My brother took Winters away? When did it happen? Why?" "It seemed to start these few days! Mr. Clements said that he wanted to have dinner with Winters and came to bring her away. I have exined. that Miss Levin had arrangement tonight, but Mr. Clements didn''t listen to me! He just said it''s my matter'' and then took her away! I saw that he didn''t look good so I didn''t dare to stop him. I could only ask Beyonce to go on behalf of Winters. It''s already the second time this week!" Content What else could a man do when he brought a woman out at night? Holger lowered his head. He felt so helpless! He was even more depressedst time as a shooting n was forced to be changed directly. Luckily, it was just a social event this time. However, he was so busy recently that he did not have the time to report it yet! "My brother and Winters?" He didn''t mishear it, did he? Trevor murmured. He was dazed for a long time. How could it be possible? He couldn''t have fallen in love with Winters, could he? Not to mention that he had a deep-rooted prejudice against women. With his feelings for Alicia and his dislike for women in this field, it shouldn''t be possible! Was it because of Alicia''s death which had a big impact on him? This was too unbelievable! At this time, Holger''s mobile phone lit up. He put down the file in his hand and turned to pick up a call. Then, he returned in two strides. "Trevor, the man who pawned the bracelet has been caught. I''ll go over there now!" Trevor stood up instantly and his thoughts were pulled back, "Wait, I''ll go personally!" While speaking, he grabbed the car key. Suddenly, he turned around as if he remembered something. He pulled open the drawer and took out a small bag. Then, the two of them quickly walked out of the office. At this time, in a private room of a western restaurant of a high ss hotel, Frederick was eating steak with a beautiful woman in a creamcolored, and simple yet elegant dress. The woman had long hair that reached her waist, hung down loosely and was naturally curly. Her ba parted and she had light and delicate makeup on. Her eyes were bright and she looked very charming. She was slim, but she was different from other celebrities. At this moment, she was greedily eating the steak in big bites. Her mouth did not stop when she spoke. "Mr. Clements, thank you for helping me and bringing me out for dinner! Otherwise, I would have to go to Halles Clubhouse to entertain Mr. rk! I really don''t like that kind of asion. It looks grand andvish from the outside, but in reality, I''ll have to starve! "If it''s someone else, I will certainly do my best since this is my job! However, you don''t know that Mr. rk is actually very fussy. He likes women with long hair hanging down, but hates frizzy hair the most. When I socialize with him, I have to pay attention to my hair all the time. I have to take care not to let it fall nor get stuck. He''s too difficult to serve!" Wintersined. After taking a bite of the steak, the woman continued. "However, he does not only have a beard, he even has long ck hair on the back of his hand! I don''t evenin about him..." Chapter 496 Chapter 496 His eyes fell on her forehead and eyebrows while all he heard was her chattering voice. While cutting the steak, the corner of Frederick''s lips raised a little unconsciously. "Can you stop being so fussy? I don''t evenin about you. Your body is as hard as a rock and there is also hair on your legs..." He recalled a past memory. "Ally..." Lost in thought, he called out her name softly and gently without realizing it. All of Winters'' movements stopped abruptly. She blinked while looking at him, "Mr. Clements, are you calling me?" Suddenly, Frederick''s eyes fell on her attractive eyes again. Her eyes looked a lot like Alicia''s. Except for the slightly wider eyelids which were obviously done by surgery, her eyes were really like hers! Even the way she ate and talked was somewhat simr! It was a pity that her voice was not pleasant. Her movements were not modest and her words were not as lovely as Ally''s. Instead, it sounded more like endless nagging. Even so, it was better than nothing! Once again, his gaze fell on her eyes. Frederick put down the knife and fork, picked up the red wine on one side and took a few sips. "Mr. Clements, am I being too talkative?" She asked. He picked up the knife and fork again and said, "No, I like listening to you! Your eyebrows will look better if you trim it thinner!" It would also be more like his Ally, a little bit more gentle, and less sharp. "Really? Then I''ll draw them thinner tomorrow!" With a happy mood, the woman continued to eat. She ate not the steak, but more of the vegetable sd on the side. The woman began to talk about all kinds of things again but Frederick only focused on her eyes and did not listen to a word she said... At this time, in the room at the Heaven Star Clubhouse, Alicia was sitting on the sofa by the window. Looking at the moonlight outside the window, her eyes were filled with longing, loneliness, and sadness. She missed her aunt and her parents, and also missed him! Suddenly, her eyes turned red. If there was no ident and all these messy things, if her aunt was still alive and she had met her brother again, her life would really have no regrets! If it wasn''t for all of this, she would be in his arms at this moment! She wondered what he was doing at this moment. Was he thinking about her as well? Would he miss her? She suddenly thought of the scene on the day of the fire. The image in the dark was still lingering in her mind. She opened her eyes. She felt a little annoyed for no reason. She jumped off the sofa and paced back and forth in the room. That voice, it was obviously him! That woman was Danica! But how could he? Could it be that all the things she had seen and experienced were the things that he wanted her to see? If it was just for a child, was it necessary? He was so rich. He could have just found a surrogate mother easily. Or was there a hidden story that she didn''t know? What was the problem? She still couldn''t figure it out. Alicia tilted her head, sighed and looked at the moonlight outside of the window. Staring at the iron grill on the window, there was a distance between the two of them. Suddenly, she had an idea. Perhaps, this could also be an opportunity! If he really thought that she was gone, perhaps the temporary parting could let her see his attitude and thoughts more clearly! That''s right, she couldn''t hurry back to find him! It was better that she stayed calm and cleaned up this mess first! As long as she could get through this, as long as she could endure until she regained her freedom, then no matter if it was a surprise or a fright, she would still be able to see the real him! After working it out, her mood instantly improved a little. She stretched her body and was about to take a shower and have a rest when there was a sudden knock on the door. "Miss Swift, are you asleep?" The person outside the door asked. "Not yet! What''s the matter?" When she walked to the door, she saw a young man dressed as a nightclub waiter standing outside the door. "Miss Swift, Mr. Nick asked me to invite you over! He said that he has prepared a surprise for you. He is waiting for you in the private room on the second floor!" The waiter informed her. "Oh, then wait for me for a while. I''ll change my clothes!" Alicia said. "No need, that''s fine! Mr. Nick says that you need to be there in ten minutes. He still has something to do!" As the waiter got anxious, she subconsciously took a look at her casual clothes. Although it was not too transparent, it was so loose that it made her look messy. Plus, she was still wearing slippers and her face was not washed. Her hair was also notbed. It was too inappropriate to meet people while looking like this! Suddenly, she caught the reaction of the waiter who seemed to bow his head with a guilty conscience. She was immediately alerted. Although Nichs would take her out for dinner and take her to walk around these days, sending a someone to look for herte at night and talking about a surprise was indee Dunusual. After thinking for while, she thought that it was likely tobe Logan. Here, no one would dare to mess with her, with him being the sole exception. Content She smiled and said, "Alright! I''ll go right away after putting on my shoes!" Back in her room, she grabbed a coat just in case. She checked the equipment and thought quickly. She had to find a way to inform her brother! When she opened the door, she covered her stomach and yelled, "Ouch!" "Miss Swift, what''s wrong with you?" The waiter was shocked. Shaking her hand, she curled her lips as if she was in pain, "I''m okay. This is just an old sickness. You just need to buy some medicine for me!" "What kind of medicine? Tell me, I''ll go right away!" "You should find Leon and tell him that my old sickness attacked again. The medicine he bought for mest time was very effective! He knows about it! Two hourster, I must take the medicine. Buy more for me as spares. I should be back by that time! You go and ask him quickly! Only he knows! Don''t waste time. If I don''t take the medicine in two hours, I will be sick!" She said it vaguely on purpose. Just in case the waiter felt suspicious, Alicia deliberately gave him a long time. After that, she walked with him. However, with every step she took, she looked around and listened carefully. She was being extra cautious and alert. She hoped that Leon could understand what she meant upon hearing it. One of the bodyguards was sent away while the other followed her, but as expected, the man was soon sent away too! Soon, Alicia was led to a room at the corner of the second floor. "Miss Swift, Mr. Nick is inside. Please go in!" The waiter said.Content from N?velDr(a)ma.Org. She stood still and said, "Aren''t you going to open the door for me? Ahem..." While saying this, she had already taken out a piece of tissue from her pocket to block her breath while coughing. She had heard Nichs mentioning the tricks people used in such ces. She was afraid that she would be drugged. As she bent down, the waiter opened the door for her. What she saw was an empty room with flowers in a few ces. She walked into the room as soon as she braced herself. She was still blocking her breath while her other hand was ready to fight, "Mr. Nick, I''m here. Where are you?" She looked around, but the room was empty. Something suddenly urred to her. Just when she was about to look back, she heard a loud bang and her sight also turned dark. "Oh no!" Chapter 497 Chapter 497 On the other hand, Leon received the news and called Nichs instantly. While running, he rushed over with his men in a grand formation. In the room, as soon as Logan carried Alicia to the bed, he took out the medicine excitedly. However, he did not dare to feed it to her after hesitating for some time. He was worried that it might affect her condition. "Forget it! It doesn''t matter even if she has no reaction! She''s so beautiful. It''s a lot better than other ordinary girls who will give a reaction. At least I can try her once!" Whether he could get the password or not, Nichs would be the one who got the credit! Once Mr. Jackman arrived, it would be impossible for him to touch such a beautiful woman! This was his only chance! The more he thought about it, the more excited he got. Logan jumped onto the bed while taking off his clothes. He pulled her eagerly, touched her face, and wanted to take off her clothes. He didn''t know that before she went out, Alicia had purposely put on several extrayers of clothes and also hid a few needles in them. As he tried to remove them forcefully, his fingertips were pricked and they bled. "Ah!" Logan shouted. A sharp cry plus the forceful movements roused her. Alicia, who also felt the pain, opened her eyes in a daze and suddenly realized the current situation. Instinctively, she pulled off the hairpin on her head, pulled her clothes closed and shouted. "Ah! Help! No!" Seeing her awake, Logan was even more panicked. He couldn''t care about himself. He got up and threw himself on her. He tried desperately to cover her mouth, "Don''t shout! Don''t shout! Don''t shout!" While dodging, she stabbed the hairpin into his arm and rolled to the ground. "Help! Don''te over! Mr. Carter, please let me go! A woman can''t serve two men. I belong to Mr. Nick..." Knowing that he had been pricked, she rxed a little and kept shouting. She also deliberately smashed the things around. The loud noise in the room would definitely attract the attention of the people outside. The more she acted like this, the more dizzy Logan was. He had been injected with an anesthetic, so he couldn''t exert any strength at all. He was almost paralyzed on the bed and he roared. "You b*tch! Your needle is poisoned!" His movements became slower. Alicia got closer to him while holding the hairpin in one hand and intentionally let him grab and rip open her clothes. Her hair was messy, too. Nichs rushed in with his men and saw such a scene. There was no need for him to put on an act. He stepped forward, grabbed Logan, and gave him a good beating, "What the hell are you doing? I''m working myself to death for you and you''re here touching my woman? "What kind of brother are you? What kind of friend are you? "B*stard! Beast! I quit!" Nichs punched and kicked Logan with all his might. Even at usual times, Logan was no match for him who was a martial artist, let alone when he was not well dressed and powerless at this time. Curled up in a ball, Logan let out a pig-like cry. "Oh, Nichs, Mr. Nick, it''s not like that! It''s a misunderstanding! Please listen to me! "Spare me! She seduced me!" At the door, a lot of people stood and watched the mess inside the room. Many of them just stood still for quite some time. Only when Nichs almost finished beating up Logan, that Leon and Tigger rushed in and pulled the two people apart. "Mr. Nick, calm down!" Leon shouted. "Brother Logan, how can you do such a thing? You cannot touch your brother''s woman! If you do this, how can we still work for you?" Leon asked Logan, on the other hand. "What? She was the one who schemed against me! She seduced me! She even stabbed me with a needle! My body is still numb right now. Ouch!" While covering his face with his hands, Logan also pointed at Alicia who was squatting on the ground. It seemed that she was frightened and choked with sobs!C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org Nichs was furious. He kicked over the chair and said, "I dare you to say that again! Try to nder her again!" As he roared, Logan shrank his neck in an instant. At this time, Leon also pretended to say. "Mr. Nick, brothers are more important than women! Maybe Logan was drunk. It was all just a misunderstanding. Don''t ruin your friendship over a woman!" "That''s right! That''s right! We can''t fight among ourselves!" Logan agreed. "Let''s take a look at Miss Swift first! What should we do if something happened to her? We can''t embarrass ourselves in front of Mr. Jackman, can we? Let''s talk about these thingster!" Leon said again. "Hmph!" Leon acted like he was persuading Nichs and he also stopped as nned. He snorted angrily and walked to Alicia. Then, he took off his suit and wrapped her in it. He lowered his voice and spoke gently. "Are you alright? Are you hurt?" She threw herself into his arms and whimpered, but she whispered in his ear, "Luckily, I''m fine!" "It''s okay, it''s okay. It''s alright now!" Nichsforted her. Just when they were relieved, a rustle suddenly came from the door. In the next second, a roaring voice was heard, "What are you doing? Is this how you do business in Casterwich City? Do you treat guests like this?" Nichs had heard Mr. Jackman''s voice on the phone before. With just one roar, his back tensed up. He held Alicia in his arms and turned her head away subconsciously. Then, he murmured to her. "Oh no, Mr. Jackman has arrived ahead of schedule!" He was truly mysterious! He knew that he wouldn''te following the schedule, but he didn''t expect him toe earlier! ording to his usual style, this kind of thing should be done in a safe manner ratherthan wasting time. He shouldete! Why did he arrive early? This was troublesome. Her perfume... Why did these happen on the same day? After a pause, Alicia tugged at his shirt and said, "It''s alright. I carried it with me!" While speaking, she folded her hands together and squeezed out a little cream from the bracelet. Because she could not wipe it on the skin of her armpit, she could only rub it on the part of the clothes near her armpit. A pungent smell of armpit odor wafted out. Nichs was obviously relieved. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Soon, a middle-aged man in a flowery shirt with an oily face came in with a group of people. After he asked about themotion, his face turned as ck as charcoal. "You useless thing! If you don''t control that thing under your pants and wreck my ns, I''ll gun it down!" After giving Logan a re, he turned his attention to Nichs and said, "Are you Mr. Nick? I didn''t expect you to be so young! You will have a bright future!" "I don''t dare. It''s my pleasure to be able to serve Mr. Jackman!" He answered. "Is she that woman?" When Jackman was focusing on her, Nichs subconsciously pushed Alicia behind him, "Yes! Mr. Jackman, Misty was traumatized just now and is not in a stable mood!" When he saw Alicia''s face clearly, the man was obviously stunned. He took two steps forward and at the same time, Nichs and Alicia both tensed up. He instinctively tried to protect her by shielding her with his body and uttered. "Mr. Jackman..." Just then, Mr. Jackman stopped. He frowned a little and spoke in a low voice while staring at them with a gloomy look. "Haha! A kidnapper who falls in love with his hostage? This is really the first time I see the Stockholm effect! However, every hero falls for beauties. That''s understandable!" He turned slowly to the side and continued. "I''m not interested in your matters in Casterwich City! When I get the password, the woman will be yours! The territory will also be yours! I always keep my word!" His nce passed Nichs and fell on Logan. Obviously, in his heart, Mr. Jackman still trusted and sided with this man who had been with him for many years and who had worked hard for him, although he did not contribute much. Chapter 498 Chapter 498 Nichs had already expected this. He did not object. "Mr. Jackman, Misty was frightened today and it''s already past eight o''clock. ording to the recent record of body temperature at noon, especially at about twelve o''clock, the temperature is the closest to thirty-seven degrees. Tomorrow, after taking the body temperature, we''ll discuss the matter of getting the password. What do you think?"Content from N?velDr(a)ma.Org. "Well, we''ll do as you say!" Jackman agreed. "I''ll arrange someone to take you to rest! I''ll send Misty back first and ask the doctor to examine her. After confirming her health, I''ll get back to you." His attitude was humble, but a trace of cruelty was seen in Nichs'' eyes. He hinted to his subordinate by giving him a wink and then Leon spoke up. "Mr. Jackman, the room has long been prepared. This way, please!" On the other side, Tigger also said, "Why are you still standing there? Go help the boss to rest! Go do what you should do!" After that, Nichs turned to the other side with Alicia in his arms and sent her back to her room. He checked on her nervously and asked. "Did he hurt you? That pervert will die in the hands of a woman sooner orter! I''ve already sent people to keep an eye on him. I didn''t expect him to be so unpredictable! Thank goodness you''re smart!" This Logan used his intelligence on this kind of thing! Shaking her head, Alicia gasped. "It was so close! I was prepared for everything, but I didn''t expect him to knock me out. Sometimes, the simple and rough method is the most effective one! Luckily, he didn''t hit too hard and I also put embroidery needles on my clothes!" Fortunately these days, she was so bored in the room that she asked for cross-stitch embroidery and beads to kill the time, so she had many small needles. If she was not cautious and had not taken some precautions, she would have been in deep trouble this time! Pulling Nichs'' clothes, she seemed to lean into his arms. Alicia nced at the door from the corner of her eye and said, "Nichs, he seems to side with him more..." "Firste, first serve. I expected this! It''s necessary for us to set him up next!" "No!" While pulling him, Alicia shook her head, "I''m afraid you can''t rely on women alone!" ording to the current situation, the time was too short and they couldn''t wait until the arrival of Mr. Jackman and Logan to recover from his injuries. Originally, his injury could dy him for a while, but now if he lured them both ording to the original n, the time would be too short, which was not reasonable. He would only cause suspicion and might make things worse. Others would think that he had been framed and help him to clear his name instead. "I also know that it''s too much of a hurry! But if I miss this chance, I''ll have to restart everything!" He said. In that case, she would never have a peaceful day. Moreover, Logan didn''t get to touch her that day, so he might long for her even more in the future! This was the bad habit of men! "We just have to restart everything, don''t we? Nichs, you must rise up to the leader''s position! A good leader is very important in leading the whole gang!" If this kind of scum was the leader, there would be many more women being ruined by him. Whether it was for herself or for her brother, she would push him to the top! Mr. Jackman was not a good thing either. However, he was the local tyrant of this ce and there was no need for them to provoke him! "What does he care about the most? Let''s start with what he cares about the most!" She suggested. "Money! Or are you saying..." Nichs thought of her. He started shaking his head profusely. She held his hand and nodded heavily as she smiled. On the other side, Holger led Trevor through the route and they stopped at the entrance of an alley. "Trevor, it''s the one in front! In order not to attract any attention, they detained the people in the back room! They haven''t said anything on the phone! The old alley is a little narrow so our car can''t get in!" Holger said. After checking out the surroundings, he nodded and said, "Okay!" They chose a good ce. It was near the street, so it was safe and the customer volume could be guaranteed. It was also rtively closer to the inside, so the cost would be slightly lower. Therefore, it was really suitable to do this kind of business. Then, the two of them strode into the alley. At the door, Trevor stood still. He took out a half ck rubber mask and put it on his face. At the same time, he gave one to Holger. "Do you know how to address me?" Trevor asked. Knowing that he was trying to intimidate the other party and at the same time to hide his identity, Holger also wore the mask and nodded, "Young Master!" Then, they pushed the door open. Inside the room, there were two standing muscr men dressed in sportswear and a man tied up on the ground. He was slightly thin and his back was hunched. However, he looked very young. His dusty and dirty face was bruised. They knew the rules. When they saw the attire of the two of them, they stood straight and addressed him in unison, "Young Master!" One of them carried the man and the other handed him a brocade box, "Young Master, look! Is this the one you''re looking for? This kid is very persistent. Up until now, he hasn''t said a single word! He said he picked it up somewhere!" After taking it, Trevor searched the box. The bracelet was right, but the box had been reced by someone. He clutched it. He was very angry. "You do know how to pick it up! Where''s the box?" As soon as Trevor finished speaking, one man grabbed the man''s cor and dragged him up, "He is asking you a question! Are you dumb?" He lifted his leg and kicked him hard. "I don''t know, I really don''t know! When I picked it up, the box was already like this... Sir, no, Boss, please spare me!" The man''s hands were tied behind. He was half kneeling on the ground and constantly begging for mercy. He almost cried with snot and tears! "You''ve taken the thing! I don''t want it anymore! Please let me go! "This is worth at least 100,000 dors! I didn''t see anything! Please spare me!" He cried. "You''re so stubborn. I guess you won''t give up unless your life is on the line!" The bodyguard warned him. Brutally, the bodyguard raised his hand and punched him. When he raised his hand again, Trevor suddenly stopped him. Then, he took out a bunch of keys. With the nking crisp sounds, he slowly stepped forward and said. "100,000 dors? Haha, you don''t even know that this is a diamond bracelet. How dare you ask for 500,000 dors? If you dare to say that you didn''t know that this was stolen, why didn''t you go to a chain jewelry store? Young man, you are not being honest!" Speaking indifferently, Trevor squatted down and slowly pulled out a small knife from the keychain. Under themplight, a ring sh shone on the knife. He held the bracelet in one hand and swayed it while he continued. "What a beautiful bracelet! If I say that it''s made of ss now, it''s worthless! ft doesn''t matter whether you came here to sell or to pawn it Didn''t the boss tell you that the value of the jewelry is not only in itself but also in the certificate of authenticity? Do you know how much this bracelet is worth?" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org As Trevor finished, he slowly drew an "X" in the air in front of him with the knife. Instantly, the man gulped and broke out in a cold sweat. Of course, he knew that this bracelet was worth more than 100 million dors! He had never seen so much money in his life! It was more than enough to buy him ten lives! "Without the certificate of authenticity, it is just trash. I can even say that it is a ss! Tell me, is it enough to buy your life?" The low voice was heard again. It was cold and frigid, as if it came from hell. The meaning behind his words was very clear. The box was very important. Without the certificate in the box, the bracelet would be worthless and he wouldn''t let him off either! The subordinate shook the man and Trevor shed the man''s arm with his knife. His clothes were torn and a shallow wound appeared on his arm. Chapter 499 Chapter 499 "Ah! Ah!" In the next second, the man let out a terrified scream! At this time, Trevor chuckled and said, "Haha, good stuff is always good! It''s still as sharp as before even though it''s not used for a long time!" Then, his knife slowly moved from the man''s chest down to his lower body. He raised his eyes and the bodyguard instantlyprehended him. He grabbed the man''s hair and pulled him backwards, exposing his body part to danger. When he spoke again, Trevor''s voice was cold and harsh. "I''ll only ask once. If there is any word that I''m not satisfied with, I''ll cut off your d*ck! What''s your name? What do you do? Where did you get the bracelet?" "Bryson Das! Job... Jobless! I picked it up..." The man stuttered. As soon as he said the word, he felt a chill in his lower body. It scared him so much that he screamed on the spot, "I stole it! No, no, I will confess it all!"Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! "Who sent you to steal it? How did you steal it? Where''s the box?" Trevor asked again. "No one sent me! It''s true! During that time, I was out of luck and lost a lot of money. My girlfriend suddenly called me and said that she had a way to get money. She asked me to take some drugs to East Bannpool and then we went..." "Your girlfriend?" "She''s a model called Amelia! Amelia Yates! I don''t know exactly where she works! We live together! She said that at an auction, someone bought a diamond bracelet and wore it. She asked me to take some drugs and go to East Bannpool. I went there! In the past, we also asionally cheated some money like this. Then, we put some drugs in the wine and lit the knockout incense. After the person inside fainted, we took away the money and the bracelet! That''s it. Master, we dare not do it again. You have taken back the thing! Let me go!" "Where is the box of the bracelet? Did you also take the piece of paper? Where is it?" Trevor wanted to know. "We were so nervous when we came back that we didn''t dare to sell it off. Who knew that when we wanted to sell it, we saw the notice. Amelia said that the box was too conspicuous, so she asked me to change it so that no one would be suspicious when they saw the bracelet. I didn''t know much, so I just listened to her! She took the card away because she was worried that I would pawn the bracelet and take the money to gamble! She said the box was beautiful so she kept it for storage purposes. It was of no use for me as a man! Anyway, the bracelet was in my hand, so I agreed! She said it was to let me rest assured and she was not afraid of me selling it either. If I was not worried about making a loss or getting into trouble, she would let me sell it..." He was so regretful. Originally, he just wanted to take a photo topare the price, but the boss said that it was impossible to evaluate it without seeing the real thing! Moreover, the usual small shops couldn''t afford it while the big shops must have been informed of the lost bracelet, so he didn''t dare to go to them. If he wanted to make a move, he must have a certificate from the national examination department. However, it didn''t matter whether he had the original box and the original certificate or not. It was still a fact that the bracelet was stolen. How would he dare to bring the bracelet for examination? He didn''t expect that he would make a mistake as soon as he took it out! It was all his fault. He owed money to the loan sharks! Although he had no impression of the woman''s name, Trevor still believed his words when he heard that she was a model. There was no one in this circle who did not know him! In addition, there were also opportunities at Sofea Auction. Many female stars and models went to the venue and even participated in the activities. There were a lot of expensive things at the auction, but there were not many small ones that could be carried around! If he hadn''t been in a hurry that day, he wouldn''t have brought it with him. However, it was really unexpected that someone would dare to target him in East Bannpool, which was their territory! It seemed that he was not targeted since a long time ago, but he was just coincidentally targeted! It was still fine if this was the case! If it was not on purpose, the chip should still be there and there wouldn''t be any danger! After putting away the knife slightly, Trevor said. "So, the box is with her? I''ll believe what you said for the time being! By the way, where''s the paper with a form written on it? Have you also taken it away?" "A form? Paper?" So the characters and symbols were a form! Did the form cost half a million? He didn''t know about others but he definitely knew the symbol of money! That must be very important! After a pause, a cunning look came into the man''s eyes. He said, "I didn''t see it. It should be!" "It''d better be as you said! Where is Amelia now? Take us to her and get the things I take it as yourpensation and let you go. But if I find out that you lied to me, I''ll make you a beggar for the rest of your life, without your hands and legs," Trevor warned him. "She''s a model! She often works during the day and night. When she works, her phone will be turned off. I also don''t know where she is." As the man refused to tell more, Trevor slowly moved the knife back, "Really?" "I only know that she seems to have an event somewhere in Silver Water Bay tonight!" Getting up, Trevor signaled to his men and said, "Call her now and tell her that your legs were beaten due to the gambling debts you owed. Tell her toe over and save you immediately!" The moment he was done speaking, the bodyguards untied him and returned his cell phone to him. As the man moved, Trevor pressed on him again, "If you dare to y tricks, don''t me me for crippling your..." After pausing for a while, he looked at his lower part coldly and continued. "If she escapes, I''ll put the me on you! I''ll make you neither a man nor a woman in your next life!" Then, the man really did call her. The phone was connected, but no one answered even after several calls. Trevor nced at him. He took his cell phone and asked, "Are you sure it''s this number? Is this the only number she has?" "She has a lot of phone numbers! However, this is her private number which I use to contact her! I didn''t lie, really! If you don''t believe me, you can call the numbers on my phone one by one!" Trevor passed the cell phone to Holger, "Go check and locate her!" After going out for a while, Holger returned quickly and reported. "Young Master, I just checked the Emerald Heart Hotel in Silver Water Bay. Someone did book the banquet hall tonight and there is a cocktail party!" "Let''s go! Bring some people with you ande with us!" Trevor ordered. They turned around and walked out of the room. In the car, Trevor picked up the phone and said, "Yes, Emerald Heart Hotel in Silver Water Bay! Quick! It''s a woman, you can''t let any of them go!" After having dinner with Winters, Frederick sent her home. When he returned to Promise Garden, his stomach was ufortable so he went to the kitchen to heat up a cup of milk He rubbed his stomach and his mind was full of the feeling of a pair of small hands covering it. Suddenly, he began to feel pain when he breathed. In the past, every night, when he thought of going home, it was the most rxed and the happiest time of his life, but now, every night, was in great pain. He always wondered if someone woulde pouncing on him when he was back. geliver However, when he came back, he would be in great torture! Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org He kept washing the cup over and over again until he realized that the skin on his fingertips was wrinkled. The taste of milk in his mouth was what he hated the most before, but it was the favorite of his Ally who had never grown up... Now, whenever he drank milk, he felt like she was still by his side. It felt so wonderful! During the long and quiet night, every minute and every second felt like a year. Walking out of the kitchen, he walked to the bar counter on the side, took out his mobile phone and opened a bottle of red wine and drank it, one ss after another... Chapter 500 Chapter 500 Back in the room, he was still not sleepy. On the sofa, Frederick looked at the photo frame by the side, and then took out a cigarette box... although he had quit smoking for a long time. He closed his eyes and twitched the corners of his lips. Then, he took out a cigarette. "Why should I still quit now?" His Ally was gone. He would never have a child again in this life. His Ally had made him fall for her, but left silently. Apart from beautiful memories, there was nothing left for him... One after another, in the midst of the swirling smoke, it was as if many beautiful and familiar images appeared. Their postures were graceful, and their smiles were elegant. "Ally?" He kept reaching out his hands, and his eyelids gradually became heavy. Slowly, heid down on the sofa. At Silver Water Bay, in the Emerald Heart Hotel, Anthony brought Victoria out of the banquet hall and went straight to the private room. "Why did you bring me to a ce like this?" She asked. Seeing the door of the private room, she was nervous. Although she had decided that he was the one, and she was not the conservative type who must wait until the wedding night, to her, intimacy between them was still a very sacred thing. At least, in her mind, their rtionship must get the approval of both pairs of parents, and they could only get more intimate after their formal engagement. But now, although the two of them were passionately in love, they had never actually met each other''s parents. His father was seriously ill and was recuperating, whereas his mother was attending some activities elsewhere, so she had no chance to meet them. Moreover, her own parents had just migrated overseas. To Victoria, love and marriage were fundamentally different. Therefore, she had been somewhat resistant to this. Instinctively, she had turned her body to the side and pouted unhappily. What she hated the most was men using the name of love to do such a thing, and he just proposed to her... While getting intimate, both parties must be free of burdens and fully willing. At least for the time being, she still had other thoughts in her mind. After all, her parents preferred the yboy from the Clements family, and she cared about her parents very much and wanted to get their blessings. Once he saw her reaction, Anthony knew what she was up to. He stopped her and pinched her nose. "Don''t think of me as being that nasty. Although I really want us to beplete and have no regrets, I''ll respect your opinion. In this matter, I won''t force you. It''s not because of this..." While pushing her around, Anthony pushed the door open. She saw a sea of pink tulips and balloon decorations. Inside the room, there was a beautiful sea of flowers. Her eyes lit up, and Victoria couldn''t help but blush. This was so embarrassing. He gave her a bouquet of tulips. In the middle of the pink tulips, there was a card with the word "LOVE" made of three-dimensional petals. "How did you know that I like Tulips? And pink is my favorite color!" She was surprised. "How can I not know? We''ve been together for so long, not to mention that there is such a prominent tulip on your brand''s logo. However, I think that for a proposal, red roses would represent my love and passion better. Kimmy, as long as you like it, and I''m able to give it to you, I will try my best to satisfy you," he confessed. Holding her hand, he gently kissed the back of her hand, and then he held her in his arms tightly and spoke. "This is the first time I like a woman so much. I don''t know how to express my love for you. Today, I am so happy. You are my eternal love. I will definitely give you happiness..." Leaning against him, she also smiled and said, "Today is also the happiest and most blissful day of my life!" She had never thought that they would meet again. Sure enough, everything was destined. Meanwhile, they rushed to Silver Water Bay. When Trevor got out of the car, a group of men in suits gathered at the door. "Second Master..." "Well, is there any young girl left? Have their identities been verified?" He asked. "Second Master, don''t worry. We''ve blocked all the entrances of the hotel. A few people went out and all of them have been verified. They are either older or chubbier. There is no model," the man replied. "Keep an eye on every door. If she runs away, you are to be responsible for it!" Turning back, he nced at Holger again. "Is she still here?" Lifting his eyes, Holger nodded and said, "She should be. She has been located within a hundred meters from here." "Let''s go," Trevormanded. He lifted his legs and strode in. At this time, in the banquet hall, after socializing, Amelia was about to call her boyfriend. She saw that there were several missed calls on her phone. Suddenly, her heart missed a beat. What was it? Why would he call her so many times? He should know that she was here that day to socialize. He wasn''t usually like this. Her eyelids twitched, and she had a bad feeling. As she walked to the bathroom, she was wondering if she should call him back. Could something have happened?Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! She had a guilty conscience, and along the way, her heart kept pounding. After checking the text messages, she found nothing, so she was even more panicked. In the toilet, she instinctively turned off the phone. She got up and was about to leave. Suddenly, she heard footsteps and whispering outside the door. "What''s the matter? Why are there so many people at the door? They are all wearing ck suits and asking questions. Why do they look like gangs? Is there any activity?" "I don''t know. It seems like they are looking for someone. I saw someone stopped and questioned." "Shh, keep your voice down. I think I saw someonee up just now." "Which bride ran away? Or did they lose something?" "Who knows? Just be careful." Thinking about the faint murmur and the countless missed calls, Amelia''s face turned pale and she almost copsed on the ground. Her hand shook and then she threw her cell phone into the trash can. It was definitely not a small matter. That bracelet! The bracelet was worth more than 100 million dors! D*mn it. She thought that she was secretive, but it backfired this time. Her palms began to sweat. After there was no noise outside, she sneakily and slowly walked out from the toilet. At this time, they were tracking her. When they stepped out of the elevator, Holger shouted, "The signal has disappeared. It''s either because she has found out or the cell phone went out of battery. She should be on this floor!" "Block the elevator! Guard the stairs! Go to the banquet hall!" After Trevor gave the orders, the group of people quickly dispersed and entered the banquet hall. As per the schedule, the person in charge walked to the center of the stage and picked up the microphone. Chapter 501 Chapter 501 "Everyone, thank you foring today. It is the birthday of ourdy boss. Therefore, the hotel has specially nned a lucky draw event for all thedies. The first, second and third prizes will be lucky red packets worth up to 99,900 dor! Right now, the wait staff will give you a number token and record your number. After that, we will carry out the drawing event. This is only for thedies so all the gentlemen, please move aside and have a rest. Ladies, who will be the lucky one tonight? Just register your name and cooperate with us, and good luck wille to you soon. After verifying your ID card, go to the hotel counter to receive your cash reward..." Soon, the vast banquet hall was separated into two. It was lively and exciting. From time to time, Holger would look at the record on his mobile phone. He looked at Trevor and shook his head. "I should have asked those who arrived first to detain the people." However, it was a serious matter after all, and the two of them were helpless. It was really irritating that their target could not be found. Trevor and Holger stood at the side of the door, observing everything inside. The waiter followed the instructions through a phone call, recording the numbers and names one by one. Soon, the list was put together. There were performances and speeches on the stage before the lucky draw event, while Trevor and Holger checked the list. "No?" "Why not?" The moment their eyes met, they were both stunned. Then, Trevor asked, "Would she have left ahead of schedule?" "No, it can''t be! Her location was still here just now!" Holger was sure. "Did someone submit a fake name?" He asked. "Isn''t it a waste setting up this lucky draw event then? You see, those with a dot behind the name, they are all young women. Almost all of them are here, but there is no one with two dots. That means that none of thedies our people verified is simr to Amelia in the photo," Holger exined. "She''s not in the ballroom..." Trevor said. "The bathroom!" They shouted at the same time, and then arranged for people to head in the direction of the washroom together. At this time, Amelia had already hidden in a storage room. She found a set of old kitchen staff''s uniform which consisted of a white shirt, and a pair of ck trousers. She also broke off the heels of her high heels and she found a rope to tie them to her feet. She covered them with the wide and long trousers. Although she was not sure, she was just trying to be safe. After all, she had been working in this circle for some time, so she knew some rumors about The Four Great Masters. However, these years, they had never been caught for doing this. This time, she thought that she had done it wlessly. She didn''t even run away and had been living in peace for so long. She didn''t expect to get trapped. Actually, after a brief thought, she knew why. That b*stard must have been recognized by someone when he went out with the bracelet. Originally, she had been looking for a way to sell it. Recently, she had been contacting rich stars and wanted to sell it privately. The reason why she took the certificate was to prevent him from suffering any loss. That impatient man could only cause trouble. Just as she was worrying about what to do in the future, there were footstepsing from the corridor. Vaguely, a familiar voice could be heard. "Hey, have you found her?" Bryson asked. "Can you let me go? Oh, it hurts so much. I have to go and see a doctor!" He said. "Don''t pretend. If you die, it will save us a lot of trouble. We will throw you into a river and everything is done. If we can''t find her, you don''t need to see a doctor anymore," the other party warned him. "You''d better pray to God that everything goes smoothly," the other party said. She held her breath and listened to the sound of the footsteps get further and further away. Amelia was so angry that her insides knotted, "It was really Bryson, that wimp!" Men were really unreliable. No, she could not wait for death here. She packed up her valuables, folded a piece of white cloth into a handkerchief and covered her mouth. She lowered her head and opened the door. At this time, in the back garden of the hotel, Anthony was walking with Victoria under the moonlight around the flower bushes. They walked to a small swing. She sat on it while he stood behind her and gently pushed her The two chatted about daily life, and the atmosphere was very warm. "The dim moonlight is quite unique, but it looks like it''s going to rain so it''s a little pity. Otherwise, what a beautiful night it will be with the moonlight, the waves, the flowers, the swing, and the amazing man!" She eximed. "Haha, to spend this time with you, even if there is a big storm, it will still be the best weather," he said. "Hey, your mouth is so sweet today. I wonder who''s the one alwaysining on rainy days..." She teased him. Putting his hands on her shoulders, he lowered his head and nted a gentle kiss on her hair. "The weather, of course, will vary ording to the person and the mood." "Hehe." Smiling, Victoria looked back and was about to grab her hand, only then did she realize that her hands were empty. "Hey, where is my handbag? I must have put it with the flowers in the room." "Then go back and look for it. Don''t lose it again. Is the cell phone in it?" He asked. "I will go back and get it myself. You help me keep the swing upied. Don''t let others take it. I haven''t yed enough yet and want to y a little longer." It was rare for her to be in such a good mood but that day, she was very happy. She got up, albeit a little reluctantly. Anthony grabbed her and pressed her back onto the swing. "Well, you can y on the swing here and wait for me while I go back and get it for you. Today, you are the boss, so you can y to your heart''s content." "Well, okay." "Be careful, don''t swing too high, and don''t walk around!" He reminded her.C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org Waving his hand, Anthony hurried back to the hotel. When he went upstairs again, he noticed something odd at the elevator door, but it was not his concern so he just nced at it once, turned the corner and walked in. At this moment, in a corner on the other side, Amelia walked out and brushed past two men in ck. She lowered her head, pretended to cough, and covered her mouth with a white handkerchief. She wore a hat, so they did not pay attention to her. After they brushed past each other and walked for some distance, suddenly, a man stopped and spoke. "Did you smell a... fragrance?" Their eyes met, and then they turned around at the same time. "You, freeze!" Amelia paused and then quickly turned a corner and ran. Right then, she bumped into Anthony. Instinctively, he gave her a hand. When he saw her, he was also rather shocked. Just when he was about to speak, a man''s voice could be heard. "Catch her. Don''t let her run!" Reflexively, he pulled Amelia and ran a few steps and pushed her into the room. He locked the door and asked her questions in a low voice. "What''s going on? What are you doing? Why are theying after you?" "Anthony, please save me! A gangster boss fell in love with me. I §Ö el didn''t know he was married, and I didn''t know how his wife found out about me. He didn''t listen to my exnation, and even framed me for stealing things. If I really have hundreds of millions of dors, would I have to work hard to make money? He didn''t listen to me and wanted to kill me. This person is very cruel and powerful! I can''t let them find me. What should I do?" She lied. There was a sound of chaotic footsteps outside the door. She felt that she was doomed. She was very anxious. She walked around in circles and yelling was heard outside the door. Anthony didn''t have time to think. Someone knocked on the door. He nced at the ope and spoke. "Don''te out until I call you." Chapter 502 Chapter 502 "Don''t worry, leave it to me!" He shoved her into the wardrobe and pushed the bathrobe in. Then, he yelled, "Who''s there? What is it?" "Sorry, sir. We lost a batch of important things. We are looking for a young woman. Please cooperate with the inspection. The police will arrive soon! If we can''t find her, no one can leave. Excuse us. Please open the door..." After making a quick round, only then did Anthony open the door with a displeased expression on his face. "What''s going on? What young woman? I didn''t see her! Don''t touch anything. I''m going to propose soon, what am I going to do if you break anything or make a mess?" The two men raised their heads and looked around. One of them went to the bathroom while the other went to the balcony. The room was decorated beautifully and romantically; every inch of the ce was exquisite. The words on the wreath and background cloth read, "Kimmy, I love you!" They didn''t see any outsiders, and looking at the scene, it was indeed inappropriate to damage nor was it possible or suitable to hide a woman. They left after exchanging a nce. "Sorry for disturbing you!" one of the men apologized. Then, Anthony followed them out and intentionally nced at the corridor before locking the door. He pulled Amelia out of the wardrobe with an anxious look on his face. "Who did you provoke? There are at least ten men in ck in the corridor searching for you! Amelia, tell me honestly, did you take something important from them? Otherwise, why would they spend so much effort looking for you?" "I really didn''t, Anthony! Well talk about thatter, think of a way to save me first! I really didn''t take anything, I''m also at a loss now! Otherwise, it must be my d*mn boyfriend who owed the loan shark and used me as a shield. Anthony, no matter what, help me get out of here first, please? I would definitely be abused or worse, tortured to death if I fell into their hands. Anthony, please help me. My friend was abused by three of those men before..."Property ? of N?velDrama.Org. "The entrance is blocked. What can I do?" Anthony growled. Anthony also grew impatient. "Why are you wearing such thick perfume? I can smell you from afar. Fortunately, my room is full of tulips. You women are so troublesome!" Suddenly he had an idea. "Ah! Did you bring perfume with you?" He asked. Amelia nodded and took a mini bottle out from her pocket. Then, Anthony whispered a few words in her ear. "Remember, don''t leave by force! There are a lot of rich and noble guests here today. You''d better find a way to get into the trunk of the car. It''s best if I can take you away like that, but if we can''t, it''s still not toote if we wait until after the guests are gone. After you get out, find a ce toy low! Remember, don''t contact anyone, and don''t turn on your phone!" Anthony took out the cash in his pocket, took off the gold watch on his hand, and handed them all to her. After that, he fashioned the bedsheet into a rope for her to climb two stories down from the balcony. Seeing that she made an "OK" gesture, Anthony rolled the bedsheet and shoved it into the closet knowing she could leave from that balcony. Then he sprayed a lot of the perfume on the cloth, put it into his pocket, and left. When Trevor received the news, he and Holger quickly rushed over and learned about the situation. "Was there anyone else in the corridor at that time?" He asked. "A man did pass by... But we''ve searched every room!" the man reported. "Then search again! And find this man! Make sure you find him!" Trevor ordered. After Trevor gave the order, the whole floor became noisy again. "Master Trevor, I found the woman''s clothes in the storage room!" "Master Trevor, I found the woman''s phone in the bathroom!" "Master Trevor, the man''s room has been confirmed. It''s room Q099." After passing the things to his subordinates, Trevor put on the ck mask again as he moved towards the room. Holger also followed him. At the same time, in the room, just as Anthony found Victoria''s handbag, the door was kicked open suddenly. "Who are you? What are you doing?" Anthony shouted. Just as he stood up, two men restrained him. Then, the room was searched thoroughly. Soon enough, one of the men found the bedsheet in the closet. As soon as Holger saw it, he eximed, "Sh*t. She must have run away!" He then rushed to the balcony. ?? When he looked down, noticed there was a protruding section on each balcony, and the distance between the two floors was not far. There was a carved guardrail, which was conducive for climbing. But this was a grand hotel, so the lower floors were sealed. Only the open restaurant and guest rooms on the higher floors had such a balcony. So generally, there was no need to worry about a burry. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org But it was a big mistake for them to block the people on this floor. As long as anyone climbed out from this floor, they could take the elevator down directly. "Master Trevor!" Holger waited for Trevor''s instruction. "Tell the people downstairs to conduct a thorough inspection!" Trevor ordered. Trevor narrowed his eyes and sat on a chair at one side. He nced at the two bodyguards and they kicked and pressed Anthony to his knees. "Where is she? Hand her over!" Trevor said. "What? Let me go. I don''t know! This is illegal detention. I will sue you..." Anthony said. While struggling, he took out his phone. Following a signal from Trevor, the two bodyguards started to punch and kick him. Soon, his clothes were in a mess, and theer of his mouth was injured and bleeding. "Where is she?" Trevor''s tone became colder when he spoke again. "I don''t know! I''m going to sue you!" Anthony refused to tell. Taking a step forward, Trevor grabbed his cor, but he smelled a strong feminine scent. "Sue me? Hehe, I want to sue you too, for plotting to rob me of hundreds of millions worth of jewelry! What I am doing is just defending myself and taking back what belongs to me. I wonder if this smelt on your body, as strong as that thief''s, can rid you of suspicion? I will ask you onest time, where is she?" Trevor asked again. He kept shaking his head, but Anthony was really shocked. Robbery? Hundreds of millions worth of jewelry? What was going on? Trevor flung his hand and his eyes darkened. "I''d like to see how well you take punches!" As soon as he finished speaking, the bodyguards began to punch and kick again. At the same time, in the back garden, Victoria sat on the swing for a long time, but Anthony had note to her yet. The cold air made her shiver. She got up and poked out her head to check again. "Why is he so slow? Even the snails have crawled back!" She rubbed her goosebumps- filled arms and walked back. As she walked, she observed her surroundings. When she entered the elevator, she noticed the oddness in the hall, which puzzled her. As she went up, she was stopped by two men. "Miss, what''s your name?" Just then, in the corridor, a woman called her, "Designer As..." Then, the two men withdrew their formation and left her in a state of confusion. After a short greeting with the friend, she saw two men in ck guarding the door as she made a turn in the corridor. There were familiar screams of paining from inside. She rushed over and looked inside, only to see a man gripping Anthony''s neck. "B*stard! What are you doing?" Victoria shouted. Instinctively, Victoria rushed forward and pushed Trevor away. He staggered, but Holger reached out to hold him. After he stabilized himself, he slowly looked back and saw a delicate and beautiful face, like a burning me, bright and dazzling. It seemed that no one had expected a woman to have such courage and strength. Among all the strong men, she was able to push their master away and even shout at him. Time seemed to stand still at this moment. Everyone was stunned. Chapter 503 Chapter 503 Simrly, at that instant, Anthony also forgot the pain and froze on the spot. She was like amb walking into a wolf''s den,pletely unaware of the danger she was in. When she saw that Anthony was being restrained, and his face was bruised and bleeding, she became agitated and clenched her fist. She used the side of her body to push and shove the two bodyguards aside. "Are there nows anymore? Why did you hit him?" "Let him go! Let go!" This was a first-ss hotel after all, and there was a party on the opposite side of the central corridor. With her innocence and the tremendous power of love, Victoria boldly drove all the men in ck to the edge. At least, Anthony was temporarily free. But at this moment, he had been badly beaten and could not get up. While helping him up, Victoria was so upset that she cried. She caressed his cheek, distressed, she kept cursing, "Why can''t you talk nicely? How can you hit him? So many of you bullied a single man; what kind of coward are you? You are all b*stards!" "Anthony, are you alright?" Trevor squinted at her from the side. All the bodyguards looked at the two people on the ground and then turned to him simultaneously as if they were waiting for his instructions. At this moment, Victoria shouted angrily again. "What did he do to offend you? Did he owe you money or what? Every debt has its debtor. If he owes you money then we will pay you back. Why are you guys doing this..." What was the problem that couldn''t be solved? How could they beat him up to this extent! Victoria was so angry that she was about to explode. Just as Anthony wanted to open his mouth to stop her, he slipped and fell on his knees again. Just then, Trevor suddenly spoke. "He touched my woman!" His words were like a basin of cold water being poured onto her, and all the movement stopped in an instant. Victoria slowly looked back and saw a man towering like a phantom, wearing half a ck mask. He was imposing. At this moment, he narrowed his eyes slightly. Half of his exposed face was so beautifully carved that it had a sinister charm. He was wearing avish ck suit, outlining his perfect figure with golden proportions. At first nce, Victoria could tell this man was either rich or noble. He had a good fashion sense, but he was wearing half a strange ck mask on his face, covering his eyes and the right side of his face. There was also a man behind him wearing the same mask. These two people must be people of status if they didn''t dare to show their faces. Victoria was stunned as she tried to figure everything out quickly. "What?" She asked. What did he mean by Anthony touching his woman? Did he bump into her or hurt her? It could not have been him sleeping with her! Subconsciously, Victoria turned her head back to look at Anthony. Before she could react, Trevor was already in front of her. He grabbed her jaw. "If a debt has to be paid, should I use you to pay the debt then?" Trevor flung his hand, and the two bodyguards went to grab Victoria''s arms, one on each side. Anthony stood up swiftly and tried to save her. "Kimmy!" Trevor kicked him back to his original posture again. "Kimmy?" As he turned his eyes, Trevor saw a line of words on the board in the background that said, "Kimmy, I Love You!" So he was proposing to her? Then, she must be the woman he loved! Trevor nced at them evilly, and Victoria suddenly realized something. She ducked and her face turned pale instantly. At the same time, Anthony understood his intention from his whispers and became agitated, "She has nothing to do with this! Let her go!" He cried out. "Don''t touch her! Come at me if you are a man! Don''t touch her..." Anthony shouted. As he struggled, his eyes turned red. It was obvious that he was no longer as calm as he was just now.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org. Trevor immediately realized that this woman was his weakness. Originally, he envied and approved of Victoria''s love and bravery for him. But at this moment, Trevor found it amusing to y with his weak spot. Slowly, he walked up to Victoria. His eyes burned over every inch of her curves arbitrarily, from top to bottom. Staring at him, Victoria lifted her leg and kicked him. "What are you looking at? I will dig your eyes out if you look at me again!" However, because she was wearing a dress and her hands were restrained, she was not that agile. In fact, Victoria was just acting tough; she was actually very worried and scared. "Let me go! Let me go! If you dare to touch me, I''ll dig up your ancestral grave!" "Somebody, help! I''ve been kidnapped..." Victoria shouted at the top of her lungs. She thought that since he had such good taste, he would be able to recognize what''s what. She designed the dress she was wearing §Ö herself, but the workmanship was very exquisite. Although she only wore earrings, they were of a luxury brand and worth hundreds of thousands of dors. Moreover, the ring on her finger was also branded; it was a very valuable diamond ring. The more arrogantly she behaved, the higher chance of her being regarded as the youngdy of a rich family. They should be cautious and not act recklessly! Although she was really from a rich family, the As family''s focus had shifted in recent years, and her parents Kad migrated. The influence of her family wasn''t that great at the moment. If they didn''t even fear Anthony, then the As family probably wouldn''t y a big role! She was still wondering how to mention the Clements family. However, Trevor didn''t even blink his eyes nor did he stop her from making a fuss. Obviously, he didn''t take her seriously at all! He just nced at her as his people@losed the door! Unconsciously, Victoria stopped shouting and gulped. Meanwhile, Anthony kept struggling. His eyes were bulging. It was obvious that he was very worried. "Kimmy!" "Anthony..." Victoria was also struggling while they looked at each other from a distance. With a sneer, Trevor pinched Victoria''s jaw with one hand and touched her face slowly with the other hand. "I''ll ask you onest time. Where is Amelia?" Gnashing his teeth, Anthony squeezed out a few words through his teeth, "I don''t know!" "Do you think I''m joking with you?" As soon as he spoke, Trevor swiftly pulled the V-neck cor of the red dress down to her shoulders. At that instant, arge area of her skin was exposed. "Aaaaaaaah!" With a scream, Victoria instantly burst into tears. "Go away! Don''t! Don''t touch me!" "B*stard! Don''t touch her!" At the same time, Anthony also went mad. He gritted his teeth, and the two bodyguards were almost unable to hold him back. Chapter 504 Chapter 504 Meanwhile, Holger watched the scene unfold casually. He couldn''t help but smirked and sighed coldly. The next second, Trevor''s voice became colder, "Then tell me where she is!" "I don''t know, I really don''t know! You guys have already seen it. She has gone down. How would I know where she went?" He kept on exining, but Anthony still held back some information. As his patience was exhausted, Trevor put his hand on Victoria''s shoulder again, and it was obviously sliding down. "You really won''t give up until you are faced with the grim reality! Such a beautiful woman. I wonder what she tastes like?" "Take your dirty hands away. Don''t touch me!" She curled up her body and kept moving back. Victoria was so scared that her brain went nk. "Anthony..." "I really don''t know! Juste at me. I really don''t know!" Anthony said. "You don''t know?" Trevor took his hand off Victoria and grabbed Anthony''s cor. He raised his hand to punch him again. "Are you treating me like a three-year-old child? Who would know if you don''t? Don''t tell me you two don''t know each other! You two met by chance, but not only did you save her twice, and helped her escape, you even threw out a few pieces of cloth with perfume to mess with us? Whose perfume is this? How did you get the scent of this perfume on you? She is just a model who didn''t even graduate from high school and sells her body for money. Is she really capable ofing with such an idea, huh?" He pushed Anthony away and turned to grab Victoria''s hair. "Hand over Amelia and I''ll let you go! Otherwise, she''ll be next! I dare you to say "I don''t know" again. You have three minutes!" Trevor warned. With a sudden swing, Victoria''s scalp throbbed and she screamed, "Ah! It hurts!" Trevor lifted his hand and looked at his watch. At this time, the room had quietened down. Anthony also seemed to have fallen into a dilemma. All kinds of images and voices constantly shed through his mind. "Anthony, save me. They want to kill me... I would definitely be abused or worse, tortured to death if I fell into their hands. My friend was abused by three of those men before... Anthony, save me!" "She robbed hundreds of millions worth of jewelry! Hand her over!" "Anthony, she has suffered a lot. You must take good care of her..." "Anthony, today is the happiest day of my life. We''ll definitely be happy!" He had experienced the cruelty of these people himself. If he confessed, would Amelia die? It seemed that the matter was not as simple as just money. But if he doesn''t speak up, Kimmy... Before he managed to sort his thoughts out, he heard a cold voice warned, "One minute left!" Instantly, Anthony sweated profusely, and his mind went nk. At this moment, Trevor''s cell phone rang. It was an unfamiliar number. He casually pressed the end call button and set it to silent mode. Before he could put away the phone, messages came in one by one. "Trevor, I''m sorry to disturb you." "When are you avable? Can we have a meal together?" "Trevor, can you let Moonie y the leading role? Or add a little more scenes for her? Please do me a favor and help me. We can increase our sponsorship if you want!" "Can we meet up and talk?" Giana? Was this number hers? Trevor grew annoyed as he scrolled. Then, he cklisted her number! He was already irritated, but she upset him even more. This was the woman he had once loved sincerely and passionately. Huh... Hadn''t they agreed to live their separate lives and not bother each other after the breakup? Yet she still wanted to take advantage of him as much as she could. The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. Trevor did not understand how he had been charmed by her back then. And how did she manage to still be so passionate about him after giving up their rtionship? How thick-skinned was this woman? He flung his hand irritably, and his eyes inadvertently fell on Victoria and Anthony, who were looking at each other at a distance. Despite the situation, the two of them were still being affectionate; despite the situation, she still broke in. How brave was she, or how much did she love this man? Was this the so-called true love? Why did the women around him only cared about money and fame? He wanted to see how deep the love between them was! When Trevor turned back again, his eyes were even colder. "Time''s up. I''ll ask you for thest time, where is she?" With his lips pursed together, Anthony subconsciously shut his mouth tightly. His aversion was obvious. He didn''t think that he would dare to be sowless and ruthless. "You don''t want to talk? Then don''t talk! Shut his mouth. Let''s see if your mouth is tighter or your woman''s body is tougher!" Trevor grabbed Victoria''s hair and sped her head. He lowered his head and kissed her fiercely. He used a lot of strength. In the quiet room, only the sound of lips and teeth merging could be heard. "Mm... hmm..."Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! Although his body was tightly held, Anthony kept sobbing and struggling. At the same time, Victoria was also punching and kicking. However, no matter how hard the two resisted, Trevor, remained unmoved. He sped the woman''s head and kissed her lips until they became red as if they were bleeding. Meanwhile, Holger was also dumbfounded watching this. What was going on? Was he serious? When the long kiss was over, Victoria cried in anger and trembled but she couldn''t utter a word. Because even she and Anthony hadn''t kissed so deeply before. With therge area of contact, Trevor''s lips were stained with some red lipstick, as if they were stained ¦¯¦«¦¯ with blood. With a vicious look, he wiped the lipstick off and rubbed his index finger and thumb in excitement. He looked at Anthony with a sharp gaze and asked, "Don''t make me ask the third time. Where is she?" The bodyguard took out the cloth from Anthony''s mouth. "You are a beast! B*stard! Kill me!" "You''re still not willing to say?" As he spoke, Trevor''s handnded on the part of Victoria''s body where he had torn the dress open. "No! No! Don''t touch me..." Shaking her head, Victoria cried her eyes out. Her hair and her clothes were in a mess. Her whole body trembled in fear, and she looked even more pathetic. "I don''t know! Just let me go! I really don''t know anything!" Anthony cried. "Good! Very good!" Trevor said. Trevor nced at the bodyguards and they began to beat and kick him again. After a while, Anthony spat out a mouthful of blood. Although Victoria was scared to death, she still shouted instinctively. "Stop it! Anthony! I beg you, he''ll die, stop it!" Turning around, Trevor''s eyes fell on her again. "It seems like you love your man very much! Then I''ll give you a chance. Spend a night with me and I''ll let him go. What do you think?" Chapter 505 Chapter 505 She couldn''t believe what she had heard. Victoria stopped crying that instant. At the same time, Anthony shouted, "No! I''d rather die..." Before he could finish his words, he received a few punches. The next second, he was lying on the ground, groaning non-stop! Trevor raised his hand and sped Victoria''s jaw again. "Let''s make a deal. Spend one night with me and I will spare his life. It''s a good deal, don''t you think? I will also give you three minutes to consider! Otherwise, I will decide on whether to ruin his eyes first or to break his legs!" Trevor retracted his hand and looked at the watch again. Time passed by slowly. In fact, he was almost about to give up on Amelia. However, he strongly believed that Anthony must have a deep rtionship with her and knew where she was. Otherwise, he would not still resist given a situation. Simrly, with this cognition, he was not willing to let go easily. He had to make up for his own mistake. In actual fact, the diamond bracelet and money were the least important things to him! What he wanted were the chip and the form! They were extremely important to him, and even the entire Clement family. He couldn''t afford to make any mistakes! On the other hand, looking at Anthony, Victoria fell into a dilemma and confusion shed across her eyes. She didn''t want him to die, but she couldn''t give herself out either. When Trevor looked up again, Victoria said, "Okay, I agree!" "No, Kimmy..." Anthony uttered.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org. The answer was unexpected. Trevor was also clearly stunned, but he suddenly felt a surge of anger in his heart. "This stupid woman!" he thought. She was willing to sacrifice her body for a man? But this man certainly did not intend to sacrifice himself for her! He didn''t know why, but at this moment, Trevor''s anger was so intense that it was uncontroble. Because it reminded him of himself and Giana in the past! It was his first love. He fell in love with her at first sight. In his eyes, she was excellent, kind, sensible, and considerate. Although she had an ordinary background, she was keen on welfare. She often went to the orphanage or the old folk''s home to do charity work. She even showed her kindness and love to the stray cats and dogs. He was deeply attracted to her, and she was very innocent. She attended a prestigious school, and it put a financial burden on her family. So she worked part-time to make up for it, instead of selling her body like other girls. Most importantly, she had a warm smile. Especially when he came back from ying basketball. The moment she handed him the water and handkerchief, he was inadvertently captivated... He thought that was the love between them! He nned their future and even fought with his parents for her so that they would ept her family background and situation. He believed in her sincerity and strived to get his parents'' approval to marry her. But she obviously did not n on going through the hardships with him. His parents did not oppose them strongly and even agreed that if he still wanted to marry her after he had taken over their family business, they would approve of their marriage. But she had already secretly given up. Not only did she have another boyfriend behind his back, but she also deceived him and betrayed himpletely. The day after they broke up, she married someone else. She probably just waited until she officially broke up with him. The man she married was 20 years older than her! He failed so hard that almost no one knew about their rtionship... Because he wanted to make it public, but she didn''t want to. She said she was worried that it might trouble him. He thought that she was just being low-key and treated her even better because she had been aggrieved. Now when he thought back, he realized that this was so that she could easily be with many people at the same time; she could easily find her next boyfriend. Therefore, ever since then, he did not believe in a woman''s so-called love anymore, and he did not ask her to stay. In his eyes, women were hypocritical and vain creatures! He didn''t expect what he was seeing now to be the total opposite! Had this woman lost her mind? Was such a cowardly man worthy of her doing so? Why couldn''t he meet such women? With his messy thoughts, Trevor took out a knife. "I''ll give you one more chance. Tell me where Amelia is and you can leave with your woman! I only want her life, not yours!" It was just a throwaway remark, but Anthony took them seriously. When he heard this, he didn''t dare to tell the truth anymore. He just kept shaking his head and said, "I really don''t know! I still won''t be able to tell you even if you kill me!" After sneering twice, Trevor turned to look at Victoria while he rotated the knife and slit Anthony''s arm. "Do you still agree?" He wanted her to see that this man intended to abandon her for another woman with her own eyes! However, Victoria did not know his intention. When she saw Trevor''s brutality, she thought that Anthony was being falsely used, caught randomly, and really did not know where Amelia was. Therefore, she still nodded her head. "Yes, I agree!" Trevor was livid at that moment. "Foolish woman. Served her right to die from stupidity!" He thought. He made a gesture at the bodyguards and they let go of Victoria. Just when he was about to scare her, Victoria ran to hit her head on the wall the next second. e Reflexively, Trevor pulled her, but her forehead was still red from the hit and she passed out. "What are you doing? Idiot!" Trevor cried. Trevor was furious as he caught her. At the same time, Anthony was also anxious. "Kim my..." "Shut his mouth!" Trevor ordered. Frustrated, Trevor carried Victoria to the bed. The room was massive, but the living room and the bedroom were one. There was a half- covered decorative shelf in the middle, and behind the shelf was half a wooden wall. The bedroom and living room could be separated into two by pushing it. However, when the wooden wall was pushed open during the day, it would be arge space. Therefore, it made the room appear spacious and high-ss while maintaining the privacy of the guests. The design was very practical and skillfully made. He pinched Victoria''s philtrum and she slowly opened her eyes. "Why did you do that?" Trevor asked. "Even if I die, I won''t agree to...the deal! If I can''t save him, then I can keep himpany! People like you won''t understand," Victoria said. If she really agreed to such a deal, even if she saved him, he would not feel good and would no longer ept her. She would be in pain for a lifetime. But she could not just watch him die either. So she could only choose to apany him! Trevor was filled with mixed emotions. He sped her chin and asked, "Is it worth it dying for such a man?" "Yes!" Victoria was certain. Trevor was moved by the determination in her eyes. Suddenly, a thought came into his mind. "I want this woman!" "Really? Then I''ll show you if this man is worth it or not. Don''t be in a hurry to die. Don''t you feel aggrieved dying for a loser who has another woman in his heart?" Trevor asked. Chapter 506 Chapter 506 Beauty, resilience, intelligence, and bottom line! He greatly admired all of these characteristics she had! Their eyes locked onto each other. A strong desire to kill burned in their eyes, and neither of them wanted to retreat. Trevor took off his tie and tied Victoria''s hands. "What are you doing? Let me go! Let go..."Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org. Outside, Anthony also got agitated as he heard Victoria''s cries. "Kimmy! B*stard, don''t touch her!" Then, all kinds of sounds could be hearding from inside. As they were separated by the wooden door, they could not see each other, so his ears became more sensitive, and his imaginations ran wilder. Hearing the sound, Victoria was also impetuous and uneasy. She turned over and wanted to get out of bed. "What are you doing? Let me go!" Victoria cried. Trevor held her down and pressed on her with his whole body. At the same time, Victoria screamed wildly again, "Get off! Don''t touch me!" Outside, the bodyguards looked uneasy and Holger was also in a dilemma. Seeing that they couldn''t hold down Anthony, he pointed at the bedsheet on the floor, which was used to help Amelia escape, and uttered, "Tie him up!" "What are you doing? Let me go! Kimmy, you b*stards! I''ll call the police. I''ll sue you!" Anthony shouted. Both of them were concerned about each other but neither was able to do anything either. The atmosphere in the room was dangerous yet ambiguous. Victoria kept shouting and was very restless. Seeing that he could not suppress her, Trevor lowered his head and kissed her lips. It was just as domineering as before, however, there was also some tenderness mixed with an inexplicable enjoyment. "Mmm..." The intermittent sounds made the atmosphere even weirder. Not just Anthony, even Holger waspletely surprised. "This is way off track!" Holger thought. "Kimmy! Let her go, let her go!" "You beast! Don''t touch her!" "Kimmy..." The veins on Anthony''s face protruded in pain as he roared. In the room, both of Victoria''s hands were pinned above her head, and her body was mped under him. Victoria was like a fish on the chopping board, waiting to be ughtered again and again. Trevor seemed to have foreseen her every move. He already grabbed her leg just as she wanted to raise it. As if he feared that she wasn''t clear, he slowly caressed her calf and flirted with her. Angry and embarrassed, Victoria wanted to die as she had never suffered such humiliation. She clenched her teeth and wanted to bite her tongue off but Trevor sped her jaw as if he knew what she had nned to do. He kissed her fiercely the next second as a punishment and invaded her forcefully. Little by little, her strength was taken away, and like a fish thrown onnd, Victoria became hopeless. Just then, she felt Trevor stopped whatever he was doing, but a sharp pain hit her jaw again at the same time. "Stupid woman! You are willing to sacrifice for him, yet he merely watches as you are being humiliated, unwilling to yield. You are just a sacrificialmb to him! If you want to die, then I''ll grant your wish. Let''s see who''s heart will ache and who will be pleased to see you dead. Your parents, your man, or me?" Trevor lifted his hand and moved away. As if a basin of cold water was poured over her, she was livid but also enlightened. She immediately dispelled her thought of dying. Was she bewitched? Even ants wanted to live. How could she do this? "Stop trying to sow discord. You''re a pervert! A maniac! Is it because no one loves you that you can''t bear to see others in love? You''re the unreasonable one! Even human nature can''t stand such perverted tests." "Every debt has its debtor. If you have the ability, go and find your woman. Why catch us? To put it bluntly, you are not a man! Coward! That''s why you use these dirty methods on us!" "Either you fight like a real man, or you let us go! What is this?" "It''s easy to find a stick to beat a dog. B*stard! Gangster!" Victoria kept shouting as she forcefully sat up. She had hit him where it hurt most. Trevor looked at her will a cold re and mped her jaw again. "You do have a sharp tongue, I''ll give you that! You want to talk about human nature with me, eh? I think you won''t be convinced until you are faced with the grim reality!" Trevor dragged her out and threw her in front of Anthony and pressed her head against his arms. "Hey, what are you doing, you maniac?" Victoria asked. Trevor squat down and pulled a corner of Anthony''s clothes and shoved it at Victoria''s face. "Smell it. Does it smell like you? Am I unreasonable, or are you blind?" Although it all happened suddenly, Victoria did indeed smell the slightly heavy perfume. It was very familiar... the smell of a luxury perfume! She must have smelled it somewhere before! "Kimmy, don''t listen to his nonsense!" As soon as Anthony spoke, Trevor punched him and then pulled Victoria up, who was stunned. "I don''t have so much patience as to y with you! Don''t take that I''m fooling around. The method is not important! The ends justify the means! only see the results when I do things! I will ask you onest time. Where is Amelia? Think carefully before you answer me. If you still don''t know, don''t me me for torturing your woman on the spot!" He kept shaking his head and said, "I really don''t know..." As soon as he finished speaking, Trevor was instantly enraged. He dragged Victoria to the bedroom and said, "Everyone, get out. No one is allowed toe in without my order!" Holger became nervous when he saw Trevor got serious. "Master Trevor!" Crap! Trevor was really provoked! Trevor looked back with rage. "Didn''t you hear what I said?" Seeing that he was angry, Holger waved his hand, and a few people tied Anthony to the sofa. They left the room after that; Holger also followed them out. As soon as the door was closed, Trevor shoved Victoria onto the bed. "What are you doing? Don''t touch me! Please, I beg of you!" Victoria pleaded. "Don''t..." The door was only half-closed. He didn''t gag Victoria''s mouth, instead, he kept tearing up her clothes and threw them out. Inside, Victoria was screaming. Outside the door, Anthony roared until his voice became hoarse. "No! No, don''t touch her..." "Then tell me, where is Amelia!" Trevor did not stop even when he roared. "Yell, keep yelling! Let''s see if your man is like you. Will he be willing to give up everything for you!" "You son of a b*tch! Aaaaah!" Inside the room, all kinds of sounds were mixed with various ambiguities. Outside, Anthony screamed and cried but he refused to talk even when he dragged the sofa and caused it to creak. "No, please, let me go!" Victoria begged. She could not resist at all. Soon, el Victoria was like a fish on the chopping board, waiting to be ughtered. Slowly, Trevor lost control and his initial intention began to change. His body and mind were in heat, and he slowly tost control of himself. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org With thest bit of his sanity, he stopped and wiped off a tear at the corner of Victoria''s eye. "Don''t me me for being ruthless! It''s your man who won''t save you! I''ll give you onest chance..." Chapter 507 Chapter 507 She shook her head, her voice was already hoarse, and she was on the verge of breaking down, but Victoria still shouted instinctively, "Anthony, save me, save me, don''t, please, let me go!" Simrly, outside the room, Anthony was already devastated. He was barely responsive; he could only mumble involuntarily.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! "B*stard! I don''t know! I don''t know anything!" "Don''t touch her! I don''t know!" His sudden roar was like an adjudication to Victoria''s death sentence. Even she could not believe her ears. As she fell into despair, the voice of the demon rang in her ear again, "A man who won''t even lie to save you. If you still want to die for him, then so be it!" The next second, she felt a tearing pain all over her body. Victoria felt as if she had fallen into the abyss all of a sudden. White lights shed crossed her eyes, and thunder rang in her ears, while the world was inplete darkness. "Mmm..." His eyes! Simultaneously, Trevor closed his eyes painfully. It was actually her... First time? The feeling was indescribable and before he couldy a finger on it, he was swallowed by his desire. It was a stormy night, just like the weather outside. The wind and rain were raging and the darkness was sinful... Her mind shattered, and her eyes were dry from crying. Like the walking dead, Victoria did not know how the night passed. When she came to her senses, she only felt that her body was heavy, and a shine on her finger attracted her gaze. As she breathed, the smell of the romantic tulip lingered around her, and the surrounding was still decorated in conspicuous red. Diamond ring? Festive red? Haha, what a joke! He just promised to give her happiness, to take care of her for a lifetime, and to protect her, yet the promise became a joke in less than a day. As if she had a ridiculous and long nightmare, Victoria remained motionless when she awoke. She felt as if she had been hollowed out and didn''t have the will to live anymore. How could such a thing happen? Before that night, her life was still full of happiness. She was still a beautiful, rich and youngdy who was worry-free. Just one night, she... Slowly, Victoria closed her eyes. The next second, her lips suddenly felt warm, and she opened her eyes immediately. She instinctively threw a fist but he was able to react quickly again. Just as her hand was about to reach her target, someone grabbed her wrist. "You really are a wild cat! You do live up to the name, hot, sexy and so delicious!" His deep voice soundedzy as if he had just woken up, but it was also full of hidden teasing. Trevor still had his mask on. Victoria''s eyes were aze and she gritted her teeth but all the resentment and anger vanished when she saw the difference in his eyes. His eyes? Her brain was buzzing, and she was obviously stunned for a couple of seconds. Shepletely forgot that she was still angry. Victoria''s eyes unconsciously widened. Was he the man fromst night? Why was there a hint of blue in his eyes? She remembered clearly that his eyes were the standard Asian ck eyes! Why did it have a strange blue-ck color at that moment? The blue was even more obvious at such a close distance. His eyes were charming. This color was unobtrusive among Asians, but it had an obvious deep blue tone, like the seawater, intense and distinctive. Did she remember wrongly or... Suddenly, Victoria remembered the legends about the Clements family that she had heard before! He was a member of the Clements family! Judging from his age, he was either the current or next head of the Clements Family. There were only three males in the younger ??? generation! It couldn''t be Frederick Clements. That meant that, out of the remaining two, the one who had such an organization, power, and audacity, and even lusted after women... Trevor Clements! He was Trevor Clements! That yboy? She couldn''t believe her eyes. The chairman of a big financepany actually r*ped a woman? If this matter spread out, people would definitelyugh their heads off! If it weren''t for her own experience, she couldn''t even believe it! Seeing that her eyes were directly on him, she was clearly confused and dazed. Trevor pressed her hand down slowly, "Are you curious about my look?" Then, he took off the mask. At that instant, a wonderfully handsomez face was revealed. Under the morning light and the angle of looking up, he was really like a god, impable. Sure enough, it was this b*stard! S The yboy who criticized her for being fat and ugly, and would rather marry a sow than touch a woman like her even if all the women in the world were dead, Trevor Clements? It turned out that he was not only a yboy but also shameless and nasty! Victoria pursed her lips and couldn''t wait to tear him into pieces as she red at him. Trevor didn''t expect this out-of-control-night to be like this even in his wildest dream. However, at this moment, this romantic was extremely satisfying. It enough to make up for any §° temporary loss and regret, including Amelia. If the look of a person could kill, Trevor believed that he had already been chopped into minced meat at this moment! Looking at the woman under him, he smiled casually and said, "What? You hate me and want to kill me?" Biting her lips, Victoria did not answer and just turned her head away. Someday, she would make him pay for what he had done! He didn''t like the way she avoided him, so Trevor turned her face to face him again. "You should be grateful that I had taken your first night! I am not the only man here. If I were more ruthless yesterday, what do you think would happen to you?" Victoria understood instantly and her face turned pale in a blink of an eye! "A good-for-nothing who only knows how to sweet talk, but refuses to lie to save you. You''ll suffer an even worse ending if you were to stay with him! You should feel lucky..." Trevor''s palm unconsciously fell on her beautiful face again, and he was lost in his thoughts for a moment, "Your first man is called Trevor Clements! I heard that it will be hard for a woman to forget their first man. If you miss me,e to me any time!" Victoria was so angry that she almost exploded. She didn''t want to see his arrogant face; she wanted to stab him badly. However, she only sneered. "Then I''m not a woman, because I have already forgotten now!" "Is that so?" Trevor asked. Trevor sped her shoulders and kissed her again. This time, Victoria did not even resist. When he was done, she said coldly, "Do you want to r*pe me again? It''s not the first time anyway, it doesn''t matter if you do it again!" "It''s useless to goad me! But I won''t touch a woman whom I''ve tasted!" Trevor said. Trevor got up and put on his clothes elegantly. He grabbed her clothes and threw at her, "If you don''t want to be seen by other men, you''d better be fast!" He opened the door, walked out, and untied Anthony from the loose rope with ease. "If you want to be a hero, then you have to pay the price! As expected, women belonging to other men are better, especially..." Chapter 508 Chapter 508 "If she was as clean as a piece of white paper!" Trevor said thesest few words in his ear! Trevor snorted coldly and strode to the door without even looking at him. He despised this kind of man the most! A hero in other women''s eyes but a coward in his own woman''s! He acted strong and tough but he couldn''t even protect his own woman! Anthony looked soulless as if he was in a trance. Not knowing how long he had stayed that way, Anthony finally staggered up and rushed to the door. What he saw was a mess after the storm. There was even a strong smell of ambiguity after the affair in the room. Meanwhile, Victoria sat on the bedside, pulling on her torn dress; her hair was messy, and her arms were bruised. "Ki-Kimmy?"Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org. Anthony''s lips moved a few times, but he couldn''t make a sound. He just propped up his weak body, took off his suit, and put it on her. His eyes turned red in an instant. "I''m sorry, it''s all my fault! I got you into trouble!" "Kimmy, let''s go to the police station. No... I''ll take you to the hospital! I..." Frightened by her haggardness and miserable condition, Anthony half knelt in front of her, not daring to touch her. He was also at a loss for words. "I didn''t want it to be like this. I didn''t know... it would be like this! Are you alright? Talk to me! Kimmy..." He didn''t expect that they would actually r*pe a woman... His mind was in a mess. But imagining what had happened was totally different from seeing it with his own eyes. At this moment, sorrow and guilt crept all over Anthony! However, at this moment, Victoria could no longer listen to any words he said, especially the casually stated sentence, "I didn''t know it would be like this". Suddenly, she thought of what Trevor kept repeating in her earst night. "Every time he says he doesn''t know, I''ll do it to you once!" And he did as he said. He didn''t let her go the entire night! The pain in her body reminded her of everything that happened the night before! Trevor was horrible, but he was right about one thing. What was the point of keeping a man who wouldn''t even lie to save her? Victoria was also regretful at this moment. Even now, she could still smell the distinct feminine fragrance on his suit. It was not flowers, but the scent of a perfume. She regretted her impulse the day before; she regretted that she wanted to live or die with him. She loved him so much but he pushed her into the abyss! She did not know who the woman was nor did she care about it anymore. She didn''t know if this incident was a blessing or a misfortune either... In any case, they could not turn back the clock! She touched the diamond ring on her hand unintentionally. It was a scene that she wanted to realize even in her dreams. It was so beautiful and unforgettable but it was also so painful that she would never forget it for her whole life! Victoria removed his suit, got up, and walked to the door, all in silence. At the same time, the diamond ring fell to the ground. Anthony got up and stepped on it. "Kimmy..." He picked it up, rushed forward, and hugged her from behind. He said as tears streamed down his face. "Don''t do this! I know it''s not your fault. I''m sorry, I failed to protect you! Let''s just pretend that nothing happenedst night, okay? You are still you, my love for you will not change at all!" Love? What a ridiculous word! Victoria lifted her head and held back the tears in her eyes. She pushed his hands away and said, "I never want to see you again!" After she got home, she locked herself in the bathroom. As if she was going to rub off ayer of her skin, Victoria began to shower and bath nonstop. Her fair skin was full of various deep and shallow marks while her tears fell like rain, unstoppable... On the other side, at Heaven Star Clubhouse. A servant brought breakfast into Alicia''s room with a medical worker early in the morning, only to find out that she had a high fever. It caused an uproar instantly. Soon, the doctor was brought over. Nichs held her in his arms and protected her at the same time, while constantly checking the temperature on her forehead, "Doctor, how could this happen? Wasn''t she just finest night?" "This..." The doctor hesitated. It took time to? recover from sickness and it was normal to have a cold or fever in between. But he had juste here the night before. At this moment, he was also very puzzled but he knew clearly about the truth behind it. He grew fearful and just as he was trying to work it out, he suddenly heard Alicia muttering, "Mmm, don''t! Save me!" Intermittently, he heard this sentence clearly. He was experienced and knowledgeable after all. Soon, the doctor gave her an antipyretic injection, and said, "The patient was probably frightened. The fear and the pressure greatly weakened her immune system or perhaps caused by her not having enough rest or catching a cold! This is very normal! As long as she rests for some time, and keeps a happy mind, her fever should subside in no time!" When Nichs saw the doctor out, he clearly saw Mr. Jackman''s face change. In the following days, Alicia''s condition was not very stable. However, because of this, she got to rest and recuperate for some time, and she also had a lot of freedom. This day, afterying for half a day, she really couldn''t stand it anymore, so she got up, put on her clothes, and was ready to go out for a walk. "Miss Swift, Mr. Jackman said that you can only go to the backyard, don''t walk too far away!" Someone reminded her. "Okay!" Alicia answered. Along the way, Alicia heard quite a few of them. On the way back, she probingly asked, "Elly, the trouble they mentioned isn''t me, right? By the way, why haven''t I seen Mr. Nick in the past two days?" "Miss Swift, don''t think too much about it! It seems that there is something wrong with the business. Mr. Jackman is angry, and Mr. Nick is busy every day. Speaking of which it''s also unlucky! I heard th Mr. Carter had offended someone, so the two batches of goods that he handled were confiscated by I others!" Elly said. As they muttered, the women began to gossip. "I heard that it is either gold, diamond, or wood. Anyway, it seemed to be a lot and very expensive. Mr. Jackman''s private money was also involved. It''s troublesome this time! Many people are involved and they areining about it these days! Our bonus this month has been deducted as well!" Elly said. "Now that theints are everywhere. Mr. Jackman vented his anger on Lucas two days ago and his arm was broken. We don''t dare to speak out loud anymore, all because Mr. Carter..." Elly continued. Suddenly, Alicia understood. Her brother must have yed some tricks in the shadows! It seemed to be effective! She had to get better as soon as possible. She couldn''t let Mr. Jackman stay in Casterwich City forever for the password! She smiled and didn''t say anything. Just as she returned to her floor, she suddenly heard a series of chuckles and whispers, "Is this Mr. Clements''s new lover? She is not as beautiful as Winters! Who is she?" "Wow, Mr. Clements is so handsome! His eyes are very special. They looked like mixed-race blue! It is said that his family background is not ordinary, and he is a top student in a famous university..." "Isn''t it said that he doesn''t get close to women? Has he changed?" Chapter 509 Chapter 509 "Mr. Clements?" "Frederick? Or Trevor?" yboy? It should be thetter, but the eyes... It was Frederick! Did he find a new lover in such a short time? Her head was buzzing. When Alicia looked up, she saw two young girls wiping the ss door and there was a phone ced on the ground. The two were discussing, and from time to time, they would lower their heads to nce at the phone! Unknowingly, she walked over and looked down, only to find the screen was already ck! She wanted to look at it, but as soon as her eyes fell on it, a girl quickly picked it up and hid it behind her back. She got up and said, "Miss Swift..." Everyone here knew that she was Mr. Nick''s beloved and Mr. Jackman''s guest! Therefore, whether man or woman liked her or not, they still showed great respect to her when they saw her! However, she also knew that the whole nightclub had received orders of not allowing her to ess any electronic products and forbade her to have any sort of contact with the outside world, so telephones and mobile phones were prohibited for her! At this moment, even though Alicia was brave, she still tried to hold it back, "I won''t put you in a difficult position. I just came out for a walk because I''m bored. What did you talk about just now? Sounds interesting!" The two girls didn''t know of Alicia''s rtionship with Frederick, so they didn''t think much about it and treated it as just another gossip. They lowered their heads and smiled shyly, "It''s the scandal of an eligible bachelor..." "Yes, we are just talking nonsense. To kill the boredom!" The other girl replied. The two of them talked one after another, and Alicia took the opportunity to keep the ball rolling, "Is it another big news? I once saw Beyonce Levin at a banquet before. She was not as beautiful as she was on TV. However, she had a unique temperament and I like her movies very much! I think she attended the banquet with Mr. Clements at that time. Unfortunately, I didn''t get to squeeze into the crowd. I only saw a person. What a pity..." "Did you see the wrong person? Wasn''t it Winters who was with Mr. Clements?" One girl said. "Yes! Although Beyonce and Winters are sisters, they don''t look the same! That was Winters. Mr. Clements brought her out for a meal. They seemed to have enjoyed each other''spany, looking all sweet!" The other girl agreed. "Unfortunately, before they got closer, Mr. Clements had found a new lover! Miss Sander, I think! It was at the entrance of a cafe this time. She has an angelic face and a devil-like figure as well as a top student from a well-known school. She is both talented and beautiful! I don''t know if Mr. Clements will take it seriously this time?" The first girl said. "I doubt it! Wasn''t there a rumor about having a fiancee before? It''s hard to say if they can evenst through this week!" The other girl said. The more she listened, the more confused she became. Who was the guy they were talking about? Trevor seemed to have had blind dates and a fiancee too! At that moment, she unknowingly echoed, "I know right? Who doesn''t know that Trevor is a yboy?" The next second, one of the girl opposed her directly, "We''re not talking about Master Trevor. It''s Mr. Clements, Frederick Clements!" "That''s right! Everyone knows that Master Trevor changes girlfriends like he changes clothes. What''s so strange about that? No wonder you talked about Beyonce! It turned out that we were talking about different people!" Another girl realized. "Ah, is Beyonce with Master Trevor? The Levin sisters sure know their way with men. Are they nning on having them both?" One girl made a wild guess. "It can''t be, right?" The other girl said. They still argued enthusiastically, but Alicia''s brain went nk. She didn''t even remember how she got back to her room. Winters? Miss Sander? Frederick''s new lover? How could it be him? She couldn''t figure it out even after half a day; she only felt disappointed. Even if she was gone, it has just only been a few days. She didn''t expect him to stay single for her for three years, but at least, they were in love before. Couldn''t he wait for even three months? Meanwhile, she was still minding the matter between him and Danica previously. Alicia felt dizzy and her headache grew, she fell into a bad mood. "Miss Swift, are you okay? Are you not feeling well?" Elly asked. "You don''t look so good, do you want me to call a doctor?" Elly was worried. When Alicia came to her senses, she saw Elly holding a cup of hot water in front of her. She was still in a trance but she shook her head instinctively. She grabbed it and took a sip, "I''m fine. I just feel a little stuffy!" After thinking for a while, she said, "I feel a little depressed as soon as I got back. Elly, go buy me newspapers and magazines or something like that! I want to read thetest entertainment, gossip, economics, lifestyle, anything you can get your hands on. I want to read!" If she wasn''t allowed to use the inte, then books and newspapers wouldn''t be a problem, right? "Okay! I''ll tell them right away!" Elly said. Alicia was a little anxious and she was already not used to watching TV. When she caught a glimpse of the remote control on one side, she came alive. She walked over, turned on the TV, searched through the channels, and then finally chose a local variety TV station. On the other side, after that day, Victoria shut herself up in the house. She did not eat, drink, nor sleep. Apart from taking a bath, she could stay still all day. She didn''t know how much time had passed. When she woke up again, she only felt that the whole house she was wearing pajamas and sitting on the ground, leaning against the bed. Her face was withered, and her hair was messy like a ghost. Right by her hand was a fruit knife. In a daze, she picked it up again, put it on her wrist at first, and then moved it to her heart. was shaking. Right at this andProperty ? of N?velDrama.Org. Her eyes were red and painful. It seemed that she had no more tears. She closed her eyes, mentally prepared herself for a long time, and took the Courage to do it. When her hand was about to press down an ear-piercing ringtone suddenly sounded. Victoria was shocked, her hand slipped and cut herself just a few centimeters above her heart. She instantly screamed in pain and moved the knife away instinctively. The phone rang a few times, before turning to voicemail. She first heard her energetic and charming voice, "Hello, this is Victoria As! I''m not here now. Please call my cell phone, 156... or leave a message after the ''beep'', and I''ll reply as soon as possible!" Then, she heard her mother''s worrying voice, "Rhea, what have you been up to? Why can''t I get through to you? I''ve been dreaming of youtely, and I don''t feel at ease! Sigh, I''m worried about you living alone, away from home! Take good care of yourself, don''t be too tired!" "...If you hear this, please give me a call!" "Rhea, don''t be too hard on yourself! If you''re not happy there,e over! It''s hard to te person from appearance. I''ve been trying to set you up with Trevor because we were worried about this. We''ve alle here and you have no one to rely on, you don''t even have someone to discuss anything with! Ever since I can''t reach you, I never spent a good day. Your father even said I''m obsessed..." "Well, let''s not talk about this! Actually, as long as you are well and happy, your dad and I will not force anything on you! You are the apple of our eyes. You should stay positive when you encounter any problem! You must be safe! What are we going to do if anything happens to you? So, we will not force you. You don''t have to hide from us!" "Okay! I shall stop. Don''t be too busy in love. Take care of your health. Call me if you need anything! Bring him over as soon as you''ve settled everything. I''ll cook you delicious food!" "I''m so worried! I''ll call youter. I''m hanging up!" Chapter 510 Chapter 510 She thought she had no more tears, but once the phone hung up, Victoria bit her lip, and tears streamed down her face. After a while, she burst into tears. "Boohoo..." It was as if she wanted to cry out all the grievances, sadness, shame and anger in her heart. Victoria kept crying until she was out of energy. She leaned against the bed and passed out. When she woke up again, she felt a tingling pain in her chest. Only then did she realize that there was a long cut on her chest. There was no blood, but it hurt terribly. However, when she looked at the knife on the ground this time, she didn''t have the courage to die anymore.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! Looking at the light peeking through the slit of the curtain, her bleary sight gradually regained focus. Yes, she couldn''t die! If she died, what could her parents do? Trevor, Trevor Clements! This b*stard had ruined her. He was the real hooligan, rogue, b*stard, and scumbag! It was a pity that her family liked him so much! He was nothing more than a b*stard! Whenever he called her, he ridiculed her by saying that she was useless; he looked down on her and said even pigs were better than her. In the end, he still enjoyed sleeping with her even if he despised her so much! He was obviously a dishonest, hypocritical pervert! She couldn''t die in peace if she died for such a person! As Victoria thought of the past, his wealth and status, and the inseparable rtionship between the two families, she knew that she was at a disadvantage. She could neither pursue the matter norin about it. Take it as a misfortune! How could she punish herself for other people''s mistakes, gravely hurt herself for this scum? It would only make her loved ones suffer and her enemies happy. No, if she wanted to die, she would rip his skin off first! Victoria wiped away the tears in the corner of her eyes. It was not worth it to cry! Women''s tears were the least valuable, but they were also the most precious! He didn''t deserve them! When she finally thought it through, Victoria stood up slowly by leaning on the bed. She first went to the kitchen to find something to eat. After she restored her strength, she found her phone and charged it before she called her mother. After talking with a forced smile, her eyes were full of tears again. She walked into the bathroom and washed away her tears in the shower. Victoria walked out of the bathroom in a towel. She looked at the haggard and ugly figure in the mirror. Dark bruises still remained on her fair skin,rge and small. They''re all nasty marks. She didn''t have to close her eyes to remember the man''s craziness and his endless tease. Victoria took a deep breath, clenched her fist, and wiped the scar on her chest. She pressed hard on it, and the heart-wrenching pain seemed to have brought her back to life again. She then changed into a clean white dress. Before she went out, Victoria put on a little lipstick. After a round of shopping, she went to a salon to get her hair done. On her way back, she passed by a tattoo shop and went in. "Wee, Miss. Do you want to do eyebrow embroidery or get a tattoo?" The shop assistant weed her. "A tattoo!" She did not hesitate. She originally wanted to tattoo a snake on her chest to remind herself to be as cruel and merciless as a snake, but she really didn''t like it. In the end, Victoria chose a reborn phoenix pattern to be tattooed on the wound of her chest. The simple lines were quite artistic, small, and not exaggerated. The ck phoenix tail was like a me, and also had the shadow of a snake, which indicated her dark experience. The soaring posture and the burning pain reminded her that she should rise from the ashes and move on firmly. When she walked out, Victoria looked at the distant blue sky andpletely dispelled the idea of gravely hurting herself... After Nichs came back from work, he came to see Alicia first. He came in with snacks and saw her sitting on the bed in a daze, staring at the television, with all kinds of newspapers and magazines ced on the ground around her. At this time, on the TV, a piece of gossip news was ying, a man and a woman teased, the "It''s said that many strange things are happening, this year. Is the legendary head of The Four Great Masters of Casterwich City, Mr. Clements considered one of em?" "That''s for sure! It has to be! Int past, the legendary Mr. Clements was a mysterious man who would never get close to women. However, there was this picture..." The hostess made a gesture, and a photo of the back of a single man appeared. He was wearing a suit and looked outstanding. "Last year, the legendary Mr. Clements was like this! He was loyal to his partner!" The hostess said. Then, other photos appeared. On the street, under the falling white snowke, a man and a woman looking at each other, hugging each other tightly, there were even pictures that looked like they only had eyes for each other. "But now, our Mr. Clements is like this. He changes his clothes once a day, but he changed women three times a day! Tell me, is this true? Am I blind? Is this our renowned Mr. Clements or the yboy Master ?? Trevor? But I have to say that our I Mr. Clements is eligible to do so. He is tall, handsome, young, charming, and rich! Most importantly, he is still unmarried! Unmarried! Unmarried! Is this good news for thousands of unmarried girls?" The host said. At this time, the photo on the TV screen had already turned into abination of a man and three women, apanied by the host''s teasing and some photos that seemed to be secretly taken. "Of course, there is another bad news, that is, the yboy Master Trevor who always makes it to the headlines has not had any news for half a month. What''s more, yesterday, he attended the celebrity banquet alone! Alone! So, there sure are a lot of strange things happening this year." The host continued. Alicia had her eyes glued to the TV. With a click, the screen darkened. She turned her head around and red at Nichs who sat down, and caressed her hair gently, and said, "What''s there to see about these kinds of meaningless things? They''re all fake and unreliable! My little sister has grown up! You miss him. I''ll take you to meet him in a few days! Before that, I have to find out his whereabouts first. I''ll make some arrangements!" She felt as if there was a rock stuck in her chest. She was upset but she refused to admit, "I don''t! I just wanted to see if it''s true or not." She waspletely dejected! She had only ''died'' for a few days. She was a little anxious at first, but this time she understood the word ''heartless''. He could wait for Danica for six years, but could not even wait for her for six months? What was the meaning of her doing all this? She was willing to admit defeat! "Still not admitting, are you?" Nichs pinched her little face. Nichs raised his hand to feel the temperature on her forehead, "Do you still feel sick? Are you feeling unwell anywhere?" Alicia shook her head, forcibly pulled her thoughts back, and asked, "How did it go, Nichs?" She took his hand and clutched it with all her strength, "Don''t be careless. Keep a close eye!" Nichs held her in his arms and whispered in her ear, "The heavens are on my side! I will get Mr. Jackman to get the password quickly in the next two days..." Chapter 511 Chapter 511 Alicia raised her head in confusion and Nichs replied to her with a confident smile. "Your illness has dyed the deal for a week and Mr. Jackman is angry for sure! This time, we''ve done something to Logan''s business, and caused a big loss. What''s more, the tens of millions of dors inside are his private money, used to keep his mistress. This time, not only here, but the other side is also a mess. So with these internal and external troubles, Logan is over..." He nced at the door out of the corner of his eyes and continued, "Even God is helping us! One of Logan''s confidants messed with Mr. Jackman''s woman! This trigger was spot on! It''s all thanks to you but too bad you had to suffer a little!" His sister was indeed more than just beautiful! She would inadvertently give him a lot of inspiration! Alicia shook her head and tugged his clothes. "Don''t be careless at thest minute, don''t leave any evidence! Let Mr. Jackman leave as soon as possible! My body is fine now!" "I''m thinking the same too! These people are not afraid of death. The business may be not proper but we might have done a good deed by ruining it! I''m more than happy if I can get out unscathed! No matter what Mr. Jackman does, as long as it''s not in our country or Casterwich City, we don''t care. God will take care of it in the future! As long as the password is removed from your body, you''ll be safe and I won''t have any scruples anymore! If you''re in good health, tomorrow, I''ll arrange..." Nichs said. It would be great if he could haveplete control of the nightclub. If not, he could only act ording to the situation! Regardless, he would never get involved in troublesome businesses! Then, Alicia nodded and said, "Okay!" The two of them discussed some other things before Nichs left. The next day at noon, a group of people came to take her temperature and recorded it. They also made a set ofparative data. On one side, Nichs half-protectively shielded her and said, "Mr. Jackman, in case of any unexpected idents or any more mistakes, her situation is considered quite stable now. Shall we just do it today?" "Great! I''ve been here long enough!" Mr. Jackman agreed. As soon as he raised his hand, a man in a suit came over with a leather suitcase and opened it. He took out a small medicine bottle along with a stack of documents at the same time.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! "I''m a man of my words. These are the contracts of the three nightclubs and the letter of transfer of ownership! You found the person. As long as you can appease her to let us get the password, these documents are yours! You can find anywyer to transfer the ownership! I will take away all the revenue before today. In the future, we won''t interfere with each other. Even if Ie to Casterwich City, I won''te back here again! This is my promise!" As he said this, the man took out a bank card and broke it into two. Nichs took a nce and knew that it was the one that automatically transferred the money every month. Although the card was meaningless, it also showed his attitude and stance. He nodded and nced at Alicia before saying, "All right! As for the revenue of the nightclub, I will prepare the exact amount for Mr. Jackman! So as long as the medicine is real and all good, I promise that she will be very cooperative!" Then, everyone was cleared out. Nichs drew the curtains, and asked someone to prepare some ice cubes and a hot water bag. "What are you doing?" Mr. Jackman asked. "Mr. Jackman, the effect of the medicine definitely has something to do with the temperature. Although it is said that 27¡ã is most favorable the temperature of the human body is also rted to emotion. Moreover, who can guarantee that the ove medicine won''t change the body''s temperature when it is given? I think it''s better to make some preparations. What if it''s useful? This is what I just thought of. Just to be safe!" Mr. Jackman nodded in agreement. Nichs walked to Alicia and took out a ck cloth to cover her eyes. "Mr. Jackman, if you want, I can also step aside!" By covering Alicia''s eyes, she wouldn''t be able to see the password. So even if anything happened in the future, she would not be med. This was a way Nichs could think of to protect her! "You don''t have to. I''m not worried that you will know the password! You just help me to hold her down! And the ce..." Mr. Jackman said. "It''s definitely not more than her tattoos, so the potion should be enough!" Nichs answered. "Don''t be afraid, it''s me!" Nichs held Alicia in front of him and slowly pulled her clothes down to her waist. To make it convenient, Alicia wore a tube top inside. Later, a man opened a bottle of red potion, and soon, Alicia felt a chill on her back. They all opened their eyes wide and saw a set of numbers and letters on her body. "Waaaaaaa!" Mr. Jackman also couldn''t help but exim, "It''s amazing!" But before he could remember it, the shining silver light began to fade away, he asked "What''s going on?" Instinctively, Nichs grabbed an ice pack and ced it on Alicia''s back. As expected, the speed at which it disappeared decreased, Nichs said, "Write it down quick!" The two of them had just finished copying the password on the paper. When they raised their heads again, the silver password had already disappeared. Theypared the passwords they wrote down. Seeing that there was no problem, Mr. Jackman gave a meaningful look, and a man handed the file to Nichs, "Good job! The woman is yours, and so is the nightclub! What about the goods?" "Mr. Jackman, I''ve done my best! Money, after all, is a worldly possession. Fortunately, your name is not on it. Otherwise, you won''t be able to go back now! You even have to cooperate with the investigation! Although we haven''t found Mr. Carter yet, with all due respect, this may be good news for you! We are in aw-abiding country. This matter is too big to deal with, so there is no room for negotiation. In other words, there must be someone to take on all the responsibilities! Therefore, my advice is that you''d better leave this ce as soon as possible! It''s okay if Mr. Carter is loyal to you, otherwise..." Nichs said. Content They looked at each other, and the man naturally understood. He recited the password and burned the note. Mr. Jackman nodded. "How about the other half?" "It''s very simple! We have tried the potion on the woman, so you don''t have to worry about the other half on the man''s body! Just ask someone to drug Jeremy with some sleeping pills, bring the potion, and get the password. It wouldn''t take more than a few minutes and no one would notice! Since ice is useful, you don''t have to wait there. You just need to take his body temperature and apply an ice pack or hot pack. You can get it any time! If you trust me, I can get it for you today, and you can leave by ne tonight!" Nichs promised. Content belongs to "Okay! Kai will go with you! I''ll wait for your good news!" Mr. Jackman agreed. This time, Mr. Jackman took the initiative to shake hands with him. Later, Nichs sent someone to prepare the money, and also sent someone to find awyer to transfer the ownership. At the same time, he also arranged for someone to set up a meetup with Jeremy. On the other hand, Alicia waspletely free from supervision. That night, she couldn''t wait any longer. She borrowed a phone and called Frederick... Chapter 512 Chapter 512 The melodious music yed and Alicia''s heart was pounding hard. While waiting for the phone to be picked up, her chest felt like being crushed by a mountain and her heart thumped like drum beats every minute and every second. She felt as if she had waited for a century before she heard a familiar voice from the other end, "Hello, who''s there?" Deep and cold, but as seductive as usual. Alicia held the phone, but she was inexplicably nervous and excited and didn''t speak for a long time. "Hello! I''m Frederick..." When Alicia finally managed to adjust her breathing and speak, a slightly harsh but sweet and tender voice came from the other end, "Mr. Clements, who is it? Don''t tell me it is something important and you have to cancel our appointment. You have already promised to... listen to my lecture!" It was a clear female voice, and it sounded very close. Without thinking, Alicia hung up the phone with a snap. Was there really a woman beside him? Listen to a lecture? He was going to attend a woman''s lecture? When did he be so free and considerate?" Unknowingly, Alicia''s eyes got teary. She was still dreaming! Why did she wish for him to miss her and stay single for her? Aliciaughed forcibly and suddenly felt that she was the biggest fool in the world! How could she take Frederick''s words seriously? The love of a man may only be applicable on the bed! At least, it should be like this for her! But now, when she thought of those sweet words and lovey-dovey moments from the past, they felt like the biggest joke in the world! Then, the fire scene and the dark alley appeared in her mind... She had really seen how heartless a man could be! They were both in the same rtionship, why could the man be so unrestrained? When she was deeply in love with Jeremy, she couldn''t ept another man for three years after they separated, but he soon got together with Lindsay, and they even had a child. She and Frederick had gone through a lot in life. She loved him deeply and thought that they would marry each other. She didn''t expect that his love couldn''t even stand the trial! She was not unreasonable. She didn''t ask him to spend the rest of his life alone for her, but why? Why couldn''t he hold on for even such a short time? How cheap her love would be, apart from him? Cheap? Haha, yes! Perhaps, their feelings for each other, from the beginning, were just an unfair romantic encounter! She regarded him as the only one in her life, but he only treated her as one of his women! No matter what had happened, she was still full of hope. She did not believe that he would be like this, but the reality pped her hard. This night, Alicia let go of the burden in her heart, but she couldn''t fall asleep, and her pillow was soaked with tears. On the other side, on the university campus, Valerie was giving a Russian lecture. But Frederick was absent-minded the entire time. He couldn''t understand Russian. But her voice was so simr to Ally''s. Every time he closed his eyes, he felt like she was beside him. Moreover, she could speak Russian very well. It was exactly the same as when Ally recited Russian at home. Frederick narrowed his eyes as he listened. He began to drift off unknowingly. It had been a long time since he felt sleepy. But at this moment, he was clearly feeling tired, and his mind was filled with moments when Alicia murmured into her headphones. He had asked her several times if she was scolding him in Russian She just giggled every time and reminded him to remind her the next time they quarreled! Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org His precious Ally always liked tough and make jokes. No matter how unhappy she was, she wouldn''t show her blues to others! She was noisy and always so insensitive, but very cute! In a daze, he felt as if someone was calling him. Frederick opened his eyes and saw Valerie standing beside him. Most of the seats around him were empty, and those who stayed were mostly women. "Are you done?" Frederick woke up and asked. Frederick sat up straight and turned his stiff head around. Then he got up and tidied his slightly wrinkled clothes. He sounded calm and he didn''t feel shy or flustered at all although he was caught sleeping. "Yes, was it very boring?" Valerie asked. It even made him fall asleep. This was definitely an insult and disrespect to the person who gave a lecture. However, none of it mattered to Frederick. "No, it''s very nice! Your voice is very nice!" He said honestly. Instantly, Valerie giggled, "Mr. Clements, you sure have a way with words!" Come to think about it, he was willing toe even though he didn''t understand Russian. Didn''t it mean that he was interested in her? She was in a good mood all of a sudden. "It''s still early! The night market around the university is very lively. Let''s take a stroll!" "Okay!" Frederick agreed. He couldn''t fall asleep until it was one in the morning anyway. Just when Frederick moved his body, a burst of jasmine fragrance swept over him. He frowned and said, "The smell on your body...'' Had she had it at night? Did he not smell it earlier or did she just put it on? "It''s jasmine perfume, elegant but unobtrusive. I like it very much!" She heard that he liked jasmine the most, and the ce where he used to live was full of jasmine.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org. Valerie smiled as she lowered her head. She just remembered it. The fragrance of the perfume didn''tst long. She sprayed it before going out, but when they met, it was almost covered by the smell of her makeup and delicious food. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Frederick''s face darkened, and the look in his eyes changed instantly. His Ally hated jasmine the most! She was totally different from his Ally! "I suddenly remember that I have something to do! It''s gettingte, let''s go!" Frederick said. As soon as he finished speaking, Frederick strode away. Valerie looked up in confusion. What was going on? Why did he suddenly get angry? Did she say something wrong? She didn''t have time to think; She ran after him. When he got home, Frederick went to take a shower first. He washed his body thoroughly. His Ally didn''t like the smell of jasmines. His Ally liked to be clean! After making sure that his body was clean and there was no smell left, he got on the bed and wrapped her pillow around his arms. After drinking a ss of red wine at the side of the bed, he flipped e through the phone. He read their chat history, looked at the timeline, their saved wedding photos, and all kinds of photos. He listened to thest voice message Alicia left over and over again. "Ally, I miss you so much! Why did you leave me? Why did you leave me alone?" "Don''t you know that without you, I''m living like a walking dead as if I''m in a dream every day? I wish I were dead! Why is God so cruel? Why did He take my happiness away just when I could enjoy it?" "You will still miss me in that world, won''t you? If you miss me,e into my dream!" Chapter 513 Chapter 513 On this day, Nichs was also busy untilte at night. He finally returned to the nightclub three in the morning and checked on Alicia. After making sure that she was all right, he went to the break room in his office and fell asleep. The next day, Nichs was awakened by a phone call, "Mr. Nick, everything is done!" "Okay!" Nichs replied. After hanging up the phone, Nichs got up and looked at the sunshine by the window. For the first time, gentleness appeared on his stern face. He got out of bed, took a shower, and changed into a clean set of casual clothing. Then he took the box containing her phone his subordinate had brought over and walked to Alicia''s room. He dismissed everyone in the entrance before knocking on the door, "It''s me! Are you awake?" He turned the knob, and the door opened unexpectedly. Nichs walked in and saw that Alicia was sitting on the bed in a daze again. She looked spiritless, her eyes bulged, and her face showed that she didn''t sleep well! Nichs put the phone aside, poked her forehead, and said, "Useless!" He had met Jeremy the night before. Thanks to the password incident, he learned their story from the beginning to the end, and knew clearly how she lived when he was not around! He sat down and said, "Where''s our arrogant little princess? How can you lose your soul for a man? Well, call him! I''ll send you there anytime!" Alicia turned around and threw herself into his arms as tears rolled down her cheeks. She cried, feeling aggrieved, "Nichs..."Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! She shook her head unconsciously. She didn''t want to be so cheap! If he was really such a person, then this death actually helped her. To see a man clearly was much more difficult than dying once! However, whenever she thought of those sweet memories, she was so upset and wanted to die! Nichs patted the back of her head as he hugged her and said in a gentle tone, "Silly girl! What''s the point of crying? I''ll take good care of you in the future, and I won''t let anyone bully you anymore!" Nichs pushed her away from his arms and wiped away the tears at the corner of her eyes. "You are free now! From now on, this is your home! I will make anyone who dares to hurt my baby sister regret their actions! Do you want me to get someone to cut off the b*stard''s arm?" Just as he finished speaking, Alicia grabbed him by the arm and cried, "No!" When he rolled his eyes, Alicia knew that she had been made fun of. She pouted and said, "I can''t believe you are also bullying me! Even if he has really forgotten about me, even if he really doesn''t like me anymore, I have nothing to say! At least when we were together, he was very good to me! I have no regrets, just..." She couldn''t let go, and she felt ufortable! Perhaps because she gave too much but couldn''t get the same amount of response in return. It was inevitable that she would feel unfair! But she knew clearly. Love cannot be measured this way! Some people had sacrificed their whole lives, but couldn''t even get a look from the people they loved! There was no right or wrong to not love a person! "Our little princess has really grown up!" Nichs smiled. She was no longer stubborn, but mature and reserved! Nichs actually felt sad hearing her words. He had always thought that she would be the most blessed person in the nchard family. She could live her life without worries. But now, it seemed that she had experienced more than he had imagined! Life was indeed the real mentor of life. "What do you want to do?" Nichs asked. After thinking for a while, Alicia said, "I want to meet him as Misty Swift first. As for what to do after that, well decide after we meet!" "Okay!" Nichs nodded and didn''t object. "I''ll get someone to move your things to my ceter! You live with me first! I''ll get your ID card done! Then, I''ll take you to buy some clothes and daily necessities!" Nichs said. "Okay! I want to make a video call with Mom first. I haven''t contacted her for a long time. Why don''t you join me?" Alicia suggested. When Alicia suggested, Nichs obviously wanted to refuse, but before he could speak, Alicia had already stopped him and quickly said, "Nichs, do you want to hide for the rest of your life? Don''t you miss Mom and Dad? Dad can finally get up after resting for a little while longer! You were the one who donated the medical fees, right? For so many years, we went everywhere and no one had ever donated to us. The moment I received my birthday gift, I knew it was you! We never took 1,000,000 dors seriously before, but ever since Dad fell sick, I realized that the amount of money could do many things, and it''s not a small amount! Nichs, you arepletely different from before!" She couldn''t imagine that her brother, a punk in the family''s eyes, a good- for- nothing and even a shame to the family when he came backst time, had already be someone superior! Moreover, her brother was very upright, the elders might regard him as rebellious, and might not be as sessful as their parents expected, but it was undeniable that he was smart, capable, a good man, and a good older brother! Besides, he had be totally different from before! In the past, everything he did was against his parents. He was reckless and did not care about other people''s opinions. He would even use brute force to solve a problem, rather than using his brain. But now, he had his own opinions, endurance, calmness, and tolerance. He waspletely different! She could feel that he must have experienced a terrible trial just like her. One could even imagine how dreadful it was. But luckily, he didn''t stray from the right path. Instead, he seemed to have suddenly grown up. He had undergone aplete transformation! "Although Mom and Dad didn''t say anything, I could tell that they miss you very muck! Every time Mom talks about you, her eyes get watery! Dad has never mentioned your name, but do you think that he doesn''t love you? I have seen Dad looking at your photo in the study more than once. He kept a family photo in his drawer. Our family photo! With you inside! Especially after you left, Dad''s hair suddenly turned gray! He said it was because he was tired from work. Do you believe that to be the truth?" Alicia said. As she hugged him, Alicia took a breath and said earnestly, "Just like this time, if it weren''t for you, I would definitely die without even knowing how! Nichs..." Nichs''s heart was filled with emotions as he stroked his sister''s hair. In fact, he also wanted to go home. Failing to dissuade her, he finally nodded and agreed. Alicia logged into an email after herptop was returned to her. Fortunately, she had the habit of saving phone numbers. Otherwise, it would be troublesome! Chapter 514 Chapter 514 After setting the time, Alicia called her mother first, and then they had a video call together, with Nichs. During the whole time, he was so excited that he couldn''t speak. At the other end, his parents were crying happily the whole time. Her eyes were also red, and this reunion scene made the whole family a little excited. Alicia felt very sad, so she spoke up. "Mom, don''t worry about me. From now on, I have my brother to depend on. You can rest assured! When everything settles down and Dad can get up, Nichs and I will pick you up! Oh and by the way, I have changed my cell phone number. It''s the one just now. Remember to save it!" After telling everything, Ashe waved at the video. Then she punched Nichs behind him, and finally, he also said a word with difficulty, "Mom..." Suddenly, he burst into tears. After he started to talk, his mood became a little more stable, "You can rest assured that I will take good care of Ally and we will live a good life!" "That''s right! That''s right. You guys have to take care of yourselves," their mother said. Alicia was so excited that she almost cried too, so she let the two of them talk alone for a while while she went to the bathroom to wash her face. If it had been a little earlier, they would have been able to reunite. When she came out, Nichs had already ended the video call, and he also calmed down a lot. On this day, she still stayed in the room, but this time, no one restricted her movement. She could do whatever she wanted, but she didn''t want to contact the person she wanted to contact the most anymore. At this time, Nichs was settling the leftover work and also arranging everything for her. In the evening, he asked someone to send another set of clothes to her and said, "Miss Swift, Mr. Nick said that he wouldeter to take you to dinner!" "Okay, I got it!" After taking the clothes, Alicia was also a little excited. It had been a long time since she went out. Furthermore, that day was not only special to her, but also to Nichs. His world seemed to have changed from dark to bright and reversedpletely. He first asked someone to move Alicia''s things to his apartment, and then he took her to his car. His car was a low-key ck BMW. "What do you want to eat? Have dinner first or go shopping first?" He asked. "Let''s eat first! Stew!" She eximed. At the red light, he stopped the car and nced at her, "Stew? Now?" Having stew in the summer? "Yes! I''m craving it!" She replied. She smiled and nodded seriously. He shook his head speechlessly, but when the green light lit up, he turned the steering wheel. Near the shopping mall, they chose a famous chain restaurant. They walked all the way into the restaurant while talking andughing. On the other side, when Frederick got out of the car, his eyes inadvertently turned andnded on the big signboard of a hot pot restaurant over the shopping mall, The Spicy Stew. This stew restaurant was quite famous. It was famous for the eight levels of spiciness, eight ways of eating it, and eight unique ingredients and sauces. It was rare to have all these various kinds of stews in other restaurants! This restaurant not only had the best location, but also took up two storeys of the building. It was not a gship store, but it was the main hit! "Ally loves to eat stew the most! But I don''t think I brought her here before..." A thought shed through Frederick''s mind, and a familiar figure suddenly appeared in his sight. Under the setting sun, the long light grey dress, the slim figure, and the wavy hair, every movement and every gesture was very simr to hers. "Ally..." He muttered to himself. Feeling emotional, he barely took two steps to follow her when Chet tugged at his sleeve and asked "Frederick, where are you going? The hotel''s activity is over here!" "I think I saw Alicia..." He said. "Frederick, don''t be like this. You know... it can''t be Miss nchard!" She was no longer here! Frederick immediately came to his senses as if he had been hit in the head. In an instant, his face darkened, and he felt lifeless. Everyone was in silence and they felt depressed. §á§à He subconsciously looked in that direction again. He could see that the beautiful gray figure was holding onto a talman. It was unknown whether she wasughing or joking, but judging from their interaction, they were just like a pair of lovers, intimate and rxed. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Following his sight, Chet saw Nichs walking into the entrance with Alicia in his arms. He was also stunned for two seconds. The back of the woman... Frederick shook his head and forced himself to look away and said, "Let''s go!" That''s right! It couldn''t be her! He turned and walked away, but with every step, it was as if a heavy burden was tied to his feet. Was he really seriously ill? How could anyone be so simr to his Ally? No matter how much she looked like her, it was not her. No one could rece his Ally! Turning around, Chet was also in daze. He caught up with him and even looked back a few more times. Could it be that he had been infected by him? In the restaurant, they ordered the mostmon type of stew. Alicia ate the spicy stew, while Nichs was like Frederick, who preferred the milder one. He picked up some mushrooms and mutton for her. Nichs shook his head and said, "You like to eat this so much. Why didn''t you tell me? I''ll ask someone to prepare it for you!" "It''s not the same. What''s the point of sending it to my room and eating alone?" She retorted. Enjoying delicious food also needed an atmosphere! She enjoyed her food a lot while chuckling. Looking at her, he was also amazed to realize that after a few years, his sister was no longer the little princess who was picky about eating. Now, she was lively but still lovely. As they were talking happily, the wonderful meal wasing to an end. She remembered something and looked at Nichs and said, "Nichs, I''ve always wanted to ask you..." Was he really rted to Yannie''s death?Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org. "What?" Watching him clean the table, his movements were elegant, and his face was full of loving smiles. At that instant, her mind drifted away. No matter how bad he was, in her heart, he was still her ambitious elder brother. Regardless of any reason, she wanted to side with her brother. Would he do something that was against his conscience? Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Suddenly, she was more afraid that his image in her mind would copse. "What''s wrong? What''s the matter that was so hard to tell?" He asked. "Nothing!" She shook her head and looked at him again unconsciously. "Just say it! I''m so upset to see you trying to hold it back! There''s no taboo!" He said. Biting her lower lip, she looked around from the corner of her eyes, and then whispered, "Nichs, have you ever done anything illegal? Especially in the past, in Bayton City, have you ever done anything... to women. Even when you were drunk?" Except being **ped, she couldn''t think of any reason that would cause a girl to kill herself! At that time, he may be short of money, but he wouldn''t rob someone. Moreover, her brother was young and vigorous. He looked forward to bing a hero and wouldn''t bully the weak! Chapter 515 Chapter 515 After a short pause, Nichs frowned. Holding her breath, Alicia''s heart was about to jump out of her throat when he knocked on her forehead with a finger and spoke up. "What are you thinking about everyday? I guess you''ve seen too many novels and TV series, haven''t you?" "Hey, please be gentler next time. It hurts!" She rubbed her forehead and pouted. She didn''t know why, but she suddenly felt relieved. She was actually afraid that her brother would be angry the moment before! "If it doesn''t hurt, would you remember it? How can you ask these strange questions?" He asked.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org. "Nichs, have you done it? Think carefully!" She didn''t give up. Meeting with her eyes, he said firmly, "What are you trying to say? Either you ask directly or don''t ask at all!" Her thoughts were all written all over her face! It was a difort in her heart after all. After hesitating for a moment, she finally decided to say "Yannie is Jeremy''s younger sister. It''s said that his parents were divorced in the early years. His sister lived with his mother in this country, so she had her mother''s family''s name. He said that his sister killed herself because of you!" "This is the reason why he abandoned you at the wedding?" Nichs asked. He looked up suddenly, and the suspicion in his heart was resolved. He felt a little angry. No wonder. All he knew was how the two of them loved each other and how they parted wayster on. Their love story was really vigorous and dynamic, but the reasons in between were various. He had met Jeremy before. He was quite goodlooking. He nned to ask her after everything was settled. It seemed that this was the reason... In other words, it was not because of love that she was hurtst time, but because of him? Alicia clenched her fists and nodded. She said, "Yes! The main reason he came to Bayton City was to look for his sister or probably to visit his mother! But his sister killed herself and caused his mother to go insane! That''s why he hates our family!" The most difficult time had passed, but mentioning it at this time, her mood wasplicated. She hated him, but she also sympathized with him. If it was true, then Jeremy was also pitiful. It was hard to sort out the rtionship between them! After thinking about it seriously, Nichs answered, "Never!" He was so annoyed that women were chasing after him. Not to mention that he nevercked women at all. Even if he did, he would never sink to such an extent. Men had their way of doing things. It was normal for men to use violence among themselves while fighting, but using violence on women in order to satisfy their own desires, not only would women would feel disgusted, but the men would also look down upon those who did these things. Just like how crimes were divided into various levels, criminals also had their boundaries! He would definitely notmit such a thing that would damage a man''s prestige! It was not like he had a feud with her, and even if there was, he would never use force or violence on her. She wasn''t that beautiful, and he had not lost his mind, how could he do such a thing? "Yannie? Kill herself?" Why did he seem to have heard of this name somewhere before? Killed herself? Nichs suddenly remembered something and said, "Don''t tell me it''s the female high school student who killed herself by drinking poison?" "Drinking poison to kill herself? Does it have anything to do with you?" Alicia asked. "I remember there used to be a good girl who was bullied by either a punk or a high school hooligan. I once saved her by chance, and since then she followed me everywhere and insisted on being with me! She also often gave me lectures and told me all kinds of principles, which was annoying! What I hated most was that I couldn''t drive her away! At that time, I didn''t have that kind of mood. Besides, I''m not into mindless, obedient girls, so I didn''t bother about her!" Nichs replied. After thinking hard for a long time, he continued speaking. "I vaguely recall one time I had chased her away aggressively and we had a little collision. Then, her mother came, scolded me, and warned me not to get close to her daughter almost went crazy with anger At that time, she seemed to have said that she loved me and was willing to die for me, but I couldn''t recognize her! It couldn''t be her, could it? Except for saving her once, I never treated her well! We were never together. I never took her things and never even had a meal with her!" It seemed that this girl had been transferred to another school or took a break from school for a period of time! Because he did not pay much attention to it, he could not remember clearly. He only remembered that he heard about itter that a girl killed herself because of her puppy love! "Puppy love? Did she kill herself because... I was her puppy love?" He didn''t know whether he shouldugh or cry while muttering. Alicia was even more confused. "Even if she drank poison and the so-called person she fell in love with was me, it is definitely not my responsibility!" Waving his hand, Nichs spoke. "It''s not that I''m passing the buck. In the past, someone gossiped about this matter to me! It was said that the girl was in a rtionship at her young age, but her mother controlled her and they quarreled. She wanted to threaten her mother so she drank the poison. I heard that they had a small vegetable garden, so there was some pesticide. She picked it up instead of the insecticide, and only drank a little. She even told her mother in advance! Do you know what that meant?" Alicia got it quickly, "She didn''t want to kill herself!" Nichs nodded. "It''s just that she didn''t expect that she chose the herbicide which had no cure among the other poisons! She just wanted to protest against her mother''s control! And her mother didn''t expect that she would really do it. It was a pity that neither of them had given in and caused such irreversible tragedy! At that time, when there were people in our group who were injured, defeated, or frustrated, they would gossip about it and then console themselves that ''life and death are in the hands of God''! Therefore, I still recall a little now! At that time, many parents had loosened their control on their children..." "Therefore, I still remember this incident! In my memory, this was the only young girl I knew who killed herself! If this was also rted to me, then I really have nothing to say! Ally, no matter what I have done, it shouldn''t be your fault. In rtionships, you are you, and you are an independent individual. You shouldn''tpromise your bottom line for anything else, and don''t carry any burden. Do you understand? If Jeremy doesn''t know how to distinguish right from wrong and hurts you because of this, then he doesn''t deserve to have you. There is nothing to regret in this rtionship!" Nichs said. Content Since he said so, Alicia felt that this matter was pretty close to the truth. The mother and the daughter were indeed pitiful, but they really shouldn''t me it on him. She trusted him! The doubts in her heart were solved. She smiled and said, "Well, let''s go shopping then! I want to buy clothes and shoes..." Chapter 516 Chapter 516 Alicia''s eyes were full of excitement, and she smiled like a flower. Nichs shook his head, and said sorrowfully, "You really are a woman!" Speaking of which, he had two kinds of expressions! "Nichs, I am sacrificing a lot to train you to chase my future sister-inw in advance! A good man in modern society, apart from beingpetent inside and out, being handsome, and able to bring food to the table, he also has to go shopping with his woman! It''s useless to sweet talk only! ording to statistics, single men outnumber single women by tens of millions! Hence, a single man, the so-called bachelor, must possess the skills mentioned above!" As she said that, she kept nodding her head! He raised his eyebrows and reached out to touch her forehead. He asked, "Are you having a fever? What''s with all the nonsense? Then I''d rather spend my entire life single! Do women think that they are princesses? Moreover, wanting the man to be handsome? Aren''t looks already fixed even before they''re born?" "That won''t do! You''re the hope of our family! Haha, isn''t cosmetic surgery popr now? A man can also have cosmetic surgery!" After eating a mouthful of fruit, she even gave him a thumbs-up. "However, our family''s genes are good enough, so my brother doesn''t have to do this! My brother is the most handsome!" While joking, Alicia muttered. "Women always want to be princesses! They are the princesses at home, and they are the queens after they get married. That''s the improvement! Otherwise, do we get married just to be nannies? Anyway, I won''t..." Of course, what she said was just psychological! Marriage was supposed to be based on the love and growth of two individuals, and not just giving in. At least, the life of the two should be better than when they were single. If not, then what was the point of marriage? Her husband must treat her like a princess, and of course, she would serve her husband like the king, but she would never say this out loud! The two people were still equal! When they left, she kept talking, "Nichs, do you have anyone you like? Do you have a girlfriend? Tell me!" He rolled his eyes at her and pushed her to the inner side of the road. "Are you really bored? Rambling like a sparrow! Do you think that I would still be attracted to someone else if I have such a beautiful sister?" "Hehe," Alicia chuckled. Did this mean there was none? Was heplimenting her? She felt a little proud. She squinted her eyes and was in a good mood, "I''m so blessed to have an elder brother!" "Nichs, that store seems good!" She eximed. Looking up and ncing at him, she pointed to the front and said, "I want to buy a few more! If I ever have a sister-inw in the future, I doubt that you would buy anything for me anymore!" She really hoped her brother could meet a good woman and settle down as soon as possible! "You are talking nonsense again! You will always be my sister whom I love the most in my life! Let''s go!" He said. In the boutique, there were all kinds of shoes. After choosing a couple of pairs of shoes, the two of them entered a clothing store. On the resting chair, as usual, he sat down as soon as he entered the store, picked up the magazine on one side, and flipped through it. Beside the clothes rack, she picked the clothes she liked, and put them in the shop assistant''s hands. "I will try these two! May I ask, where is the fitting room?" "Miss, this way please!" Leading her to one side, the shop assistant opened the door of a decorative cab, Only then did sheContent bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org. that the design of the store was very creative. There were cabs and mirrors in the corners, presumably they were all fitting rooms. She smiled and walked in with the clothes in her hand. At this moment, in the hotel, after participating in the opening event, Frederick walked to one side and took a ss of red wine. He swirled it lightly, but his eyes fell on a slender figure in a purple red dress. "Frederick, Miss Jerald..." Chet strode back to his side after sending the people who were making small talk to him off. "She looks like Danica, doesn''t she?" As soon as he came in, he was in a trance the moment they faced each other. "They''re so alike! But I just inquired about her just now. Faye Jerald is 22 this year. It''s said that she''s a student a film school. She''s the second child of the Jerald family. I heard that her family runs a small business and she''s considered wealthy..." Chet reported Shaking his head, what he wanted to say was very clear. She was definitely not Danica, but it was still unbelievable to him. They looked so alike; even the body size was very simr! Even though she had not graduated yet, she had already made a name for herself in this industry. It was understandable that she was slim to this extent. After all, this was an industry in which one''s face and figure were important in order to make a living. "What''s so strange about that? Don''t you think the so-called online celebrities nowadays all look the same? In the past, they could gain sess once they changed their faces, but now it''s somon to change their face as if it''s a part of daily life!" Frederick said. He murmured, "Is there any news on the Randolph family recently?" "They were not doing well! However, the Randolph family suddenly got in close contact with a distant rtive recently, saying that their daughter from afar woulde over and establish themselves here. They asked them to take care of her..." Chet said. Looking up, Frederick''s eyes shed with a cold light and said, "Danica ising back?" "I also think so! The Randolph family wouldn''t be so affectionate, especially at a time like this!" Chet said. At first, he thought that he had lost track of her and she would onlye back after a period of time. At this moment, it seemed like she might have changed her face! It would be even more troublesome. Any random person next to him could be another identity. Now, the disadvantage of advancement had be the problem of Tm me, and I''m not me1! It was so miserable! At this moment, Faye appeared. At that instant, he was surprised. He thought he had neglected his duties again. All this time she was lingering around him, yet he still hadn''t received any news! It was hard to pretend to be another person. It was impossible to erase one''s trace of lifepletely! Frederick gently swirled the red wine in his hand and drank it all in one gulp, "Call Holger and ask him to find a way to sign Faye up for a year and a half contract! Any coboration will do!" "Eh? Frederick, what do you mean?" Chet asked. "ording to the current situation of the Randolph family, even if they had a fairy- like daughter, I don''t believe that there is such a fool in the world who''s willing to use money to fill a bottomless pit! Therefore, no matter who Danica had be and who her target was, he must get her to target himself. Everything had toe to an end! It was what ought to be done. Even if Ally was no longer around, he had to give her an exnation! As they exchanged looks with each other, Chet immediately understood, "You want to use yourself as bait? Make Danica think that you love her face, or even her?" Indeed, a random search was better than waiting for the target to appear! If Danica saw it, wouldn''t she be mad? "Then aren''t you afraid that Faye will fall for you?" Chet asked. "I just want the gossip, not the real thing! I''ll go and greet herter and apany her to walk around. Just for tonight. Do you still need me to teach you how to do it?" Frederick said. Chet nodded and instantly came to a realization. They raised and clinked their sses. Then, Frederick walked towards the middle of the hall while Chet took out his phone. Chapter 517 Chapter 517 Alicia tried on two dresses, kept one, and changed another one. She said, "I''ll try this one on again, and I''m taking all of those!" After saying this, Nichs got up and was ready to pay the bill, "Are you sure?" He didn''t want her to tell him that she didn''t like them anymore after he paid the bill! "Yes!" Nodding her head twice, she smiled and went back into the fitting room, "Don''t forget to get me the free gifts!" "Wrap them up for me please!" After paying the bill, he followed the shop assistant to the other side. The shop assistant said, "Sir, these are the free gifts. You can choose any one of them!" He nced around. All were women''s nes and bracelets. There were a lot of designs, and there were four rows of them, each in an individual packing box. The shape was unique and the features were exquisite. However, they were all silver ornaments. It was hard to distinguish them since they all looked very alike. "How about this?" Nichs said. Just when he was dazzled, there was a sudden noise at the door. "Wee, Miss Jerald. You''re here!" The shop assistant greeted her.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! "Are my clothes altered?" There was a gentle feminine voice and a strong feminine scent. Unconsciously, Nichs also turned back to have a look. At this moment, another sharp voice sounded, "Wee, Mr. Clements!" Suddenly, the entire shop became lively. Standing straight, Nichs narrowed his eyes, "Frederick?" Immediately, his eyes screened past the fitting room and fell on the man who entered the shopzily while rummaging with his phone. He was dressed in all ck inside out, except for the dark green tie. The man seemed to bepletely shrouded in darkness. He had a tall figure, a cold appearance, and an outstanding aura. His every movement was full of extravagance. Nichs narrowed his eyes subconsciously. He could sense his arrogance, and coldness. Even at this moment, Frederick''s lips had a hint of a smile but not his eyes. He was surrounded by a cold aura that would not allow anyone to get close to him. The casualness and coldness in his eyes were very clear. However, it was obvious that the woman beside him did not see it, or she probably pretended not to. Soon, a shop assistant wearing white gloves brought out a pink silk dress and said, "Miss Jerald, the waist has been altered! The dress has also been shortened by two centimeters ording to your request! Please give it a try!" "Alright!" After responding, Faye turned around and gently put her arm on Frederick''s arm. She said, "Then I''ll go and change my clothes. Mr. Clements, you have promised to watch me do my shootingter! You won''t break your promise at thest minute and not send me to the filming site, will you? Or else, I''d be very sad!" A flirtatious voice was heard, and Frederick''s heart seemed to be touched by something all of a sudden. In his mind, a charming voice roared like a meteor shower, "Hubby, if you do this again, your baby will be angry!" "Hubby, your baby is so pitiful." When Frederick spoke again, his cold voice had be warm, "I won''t!" "Wait for me, I won''t take long!" Faye said. Then, the woman took her clothes and trotted away. Frederick''s eyes didn''t even move for half a day, and his heart was hurt. Every time, only at these moments, could he feel her. Even if it was just a little, he could feel that she was still alive. On the other side, Nichs looked at the two of them from the corner of his eyes and frowned slightly. At this time, in the fitting room, Alicia heard a familiar voice and the voice of a woman. In an instant, all the blood in her body seemed to freeze, and she felt like she was in another dimension. She didn''t know how long she was stunned. Then, she remembered something and quickly changed back into her clothes. The moment she turned the doorknob, she froze. Vaguely, she heard the sound of high heels walking outside the door. Slowly, she opened a gap. A pink figure suddenly came into her view and her mind was blown. Da... Danica? Because Alicia was blocked by the door, she wasn''t able to see everything clearly. However, she could clearly see a rotating pink figure. That fleeting face pierced into her eyes like a needle! "Does it look good?" Faye asked. The woman''s voice came again. It was a little unfamiliar, and Alicia felt dizzy. The more she wanted to figure it out, the more she was confused. "Yes! Very nice! It suits you very much!" Frederick said. The deep voice, the familiar gentle voice, was like a loud p that woke Alicia up in an instant. It was him, it was really him! The voice she was yearning for even in her dreams, but this time he was being gentle to others instead! She instantly felt like she had been pushed from heaven to hell, and fer enthusiasm was all gone. Alicia''s eyes fixed on a point, and she stood stiff on the spot. She didn''t even notice that the clothes in her hand had fallen off, and there was only one thought in her mind. "She''s gone, but he didn''t even feel sad for a moment!" It seemed that, to him, she was not worth grieving for, as if she was just a piece of clothing, which could be easily reced at any time and anywhere! It turned out that the vows they made in the past were just so irrelevant. "Are you alright?" Nichs asked. "Nichs." As soon as she spoke, she lost her control of her mood and burst into tears. He stepped forward and embraced her. He pressed her head against his chest, but he did not know what to say! He let her vent her feelings for a while. When she calmed down, he picked up the clothes on the ground and said, "Go pick the free gifts! It''s time to go home! We can talk it outter when we get home!" He stroked her hair and gently pushed her. Alicia sniffled, but her eyes turned red again. She remembered he used to enjoy stroking her hair too. Feeling a little embarrassed, she nodded her head and said, "Okay." Then she went to the counter and nced around. She chose an anklet. It was a thin silver chain with some droplet-shaped pendants hanging on it with a silver butterfly in between them. This anklet seemed to be designed for her past! She used to have one before. Because of the bell on the anklet, she had even been caught by him and made him very angry! Chapter 518 Chapter 518 When they got home, Nichs took her upstairs. He had arranged the master bedroom on the second floor for her. He had also prepared some daily necessities inside. When he was living alone, he saved up most of his money. He stayed in the guest room reserved by thepany. The house outside was also rented out temporarily! On Mr. Jackman''s trip this time, it could be said that Nichs was the biggest winner. Not only were all the three nightclubs under his name, but he also got the small mansion that he nned to buy for his mistress. Mr. Jackman''s wife had a high profile. She could not tolerate the existence of other women at all. Once the matter was exposed this time, for a property that was already paid for and was ready for transfer, he could not give it to any woman anymore. He could only sell it at a low price, and Nichs had taken advantage of it. Fortunately, everything inside was ready, and he could also be considered to have a home. In a room, Nichs poured a ss of water for Alicia, and stroked her hair tofort her, "Men don''t deserve you! Who said that she wants to be a princess? Why did a little setback turn you into a resentful woman now?" "Nichs, do you think that love is really the most worthless thing in the world? No matter how much you give, it may be worthless at any time." Actually, what she wanted was sincerity when they were together and to not have any regrets. Even if they had gone separate ways or didn''t love each other anymore, they could still live on without any despair or misery. It was just that at this moment, she still loved him and couldn''t let him go. However, the person she loved was so unrestrained that she couldn''t persuade herself to get him back. What could she do with such a shallow love? She was willing to give up her life for him, but he didn''t even feel sad at least? In any case, she was his legal partner. She didn''t ask for three years, but why couldn''t he even bear for three months? Nheless, she had heard so many rumors, and she still didn''t believe them. She still had a glimmer of hope left in her! However, what she had seen that day caused the wrath in her heart to grow like wild grass, uncontrobly. Now, various images of the day of the fire constantly shed through Alicia''s mind, which almost confirmed what had happened during the incident. After a long silence, Nichs did not say a word. He did not know what to say, nor did he know how to say it! Looking into each other''s eyes, she calmed down a lot. "Nichs, am I too unfilial? Aunt Freya might have died because of me, and I have yet to avenge her, but now I am entangled in my own rtionship. I can''t move on from the rtionship that wasn''t supposed to be worth anticipating..." She held her hand and clenched it tightly. He said, "Ally, you are a human! Don''t push yourself too hard, and don''t put all the me on yourself! No one wanted Aunt Freya''s ident to happen, and I can''t judge the matter of Uncle Sebastian! After all, we are not the parties involved! If what you said was true, if he had done such an unscrupulous thing, then I would never let him go either! The future is still a long way ahead. Don''t be in a hurry, and your happiness is more important than everything else! I will find a way to make Sebastian stay a little longer in Casterwich City! I will ask someone to investigate the explosion at Lovely Scent..." "These days, you should settle yourself down and recuperate! From now on, no matter what you want to do, I will support you! You can tell me if you face any trouble in the future!" He dered. After sending her brother away, she simply tidied up her room, took a shower, and went to bed. The room was quiet and cold, but she was not afraid at all. Her heart seemed to be blocked by something, and there were all kinds of messy things in her mind. She couldn''t sleep all night... The next day, when Alicia went downstairs, she heard some noisesing from the kitchen. When she walked in, she saw there were the pickles bought from the night before, buns, sandwiches and oatmeal. Nichs was in an apron and frying eggs. His techniques were decent, and it did not look like it was the first time he made them. At this moment, he was wearing a gray-colored vest, revealing some obvious scars on his shoulder. Sorrow and distress crept up in her heart. He had been living in exile in the past few years; he must have suffered a lot! "You''re awake? Breakfast is ready. There are fried eggs and boiled eggs, and I also got you the milk that you like! I put your theory of a great man into practice ahead of time. At least, I can still cook. Do I need to thank my baby sister for the opportunity that you gave me?" He said. He took off the apron and a rare rxed smile appeared on his face, "Why are you still standing there? Come, sit! Do I have to invite you over to the table?" After washing her hands, she sat down before passing him a fried egg, pushing the ham and bacon in front of him and said, "Nichs, you have changed a lot. If you were not my brother, I would definitely marry you! You treat me the best!" "Your mouth is still as sweet as before! Let''s stop talking and eat!" In the past, she had never said such words. In fact, after the tribtions in the past few years, he seemed to have grown up all of a sudden. He did not dare to imagine his past self, and those childish ideas in the past. At this moment, he had to admit that his parents were right. In the past, hemight be feared and hated by others, but now, he was tired of thosepetitive lives and did not want to rebel. Instead, he hoped to live happily together with his family! After peeling the egg, Alicia naturally passed him the egg yolk that she never enjoyed eating. Nichs took a sandwich and fed her like when they were young, letting her take a bite to satisfy her craving. Because she had learned dancing since she was young, she had developed a habit of controlling her diet. She would try her best to control her intake of high-calorie food. The two of them enjoyed their breakfast in a warm and casual manner. As she got up, Alicia put away all the dishes and said, "Go wash up and prepare yourself to go to work. Don''t worry, I''ll do the dishes!" "Okay, by the way, I have prepared keys and cash for you. Whenever you go out, just take a taxi. My men are all rough men, and their backgrounds are unclear. I don''t want anything to happen to you ever again. It would attract attention if there are too many people. No one knows about your existence now, so you don''t have to worry about your safety. Two dayster, I will help you with the formalities. Go get a driving license, and I will buy a car for you!" He said. Nichs''s eyes inadvertently fell on her back. Remembering something, he spoke up. "Ally, let me find an expert to get rid of the tattoo on your back! Why did a good girl like you get a tattoo? It almost got you into trouble! I know a very famous tattoo artist. He has a special potion. It''s said that it won''t be painful!" "Sure!" She agreed. After a pause, she put down the utensils and turned around. She looked at the back subconsciously and spoke seriously. "Nichs, I want to be like Misty Swift! I want to start all over again!" Even he had no expectations anymore, so it didn''t matter who she would be. Whether it was for her or for Aunt Freya, she wanted to get rid of everything as soon as possible! She didn''t want to have anything to do with him anymore! She had to forget all of these things!Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org. With a new identity, perhaps it would be more convenient for her to do things. Her safety could be guaranteed as well as not attract any attention. She wanted to get revenge for Aunt Freya. She wanted to find the real murderer! "Nichs, can you find a way to make my identity legal?" She asked. Chapter 519 Chapter 519 Her identity had to at least be valid for investigation! Her appearance had not changed. What if Sebastian still remembered her? There might be people who looked alike, and many yearster, as long as her identity was legitimate, there was no need to be afraid that he would investigate her! "Of course! Money makes the mare go! Prepare a few photos of different sizes for me, together with the soft copies as well. I will give you a new identity soon! I''ll get it done within half a month, one month tops! For now, just be careful whenever you go out!" Nichs said. "Alright!" Alicia agreed. Just one month was enough for her to prepare herself! After cleaning up and sending her brother away, she went back to her room. As soon as she turned on theptop, she initially wanted to search for Sebastian''s information, scandals and whereabouts, but the photo of Frederick talking close to a woman at a party popped out unexpectedly. The cursor was on the "cross" on the right corner for a long time, and finally, she still clicked it open. "Mr. Clements''s New Lover, Young and Beautiful Model" She casually dragged the photos, and she took a look at them. It was the woman from the night before! The photos were beautifully taken, in which they danced at the party, them being at the backstreet, and them being in front of the hotel... Then, there were all kinds of headlines, "Beauty was gifted with a Luxurious Car and Mansion, Staying Overnight in the Five-Star Terrace Hotel?" "Mr. Clements'' True Love? Sofare Entertainment Spends A Lot to Sign Her Up?] "This New Lover is really Special. The List of the Wedding Guests is Out?" "A Talented and Beautiful Girl who conquered the Golden Bachelor of Casterwich City!" "Faye Jerald?" It turned out that this woman was not Danica, but a college student who was only in her early twenties! He really still cared more about that woman! Could it be that he had been lying to her all this while? Or perhaps, he also did not know who he loved? At this moment he met a girl who looked like Danica and was young, able to give birth to a child and had a good family background. She suited his ideal type. She had disappeared, and so Danica was also eliminated? Was that so? Was he being with her while looking for a better woman? Was it in men''s eyes, women were tools to satisfy their desires and to bear their next generation? Suddenly, Alicia thought of Aunt Freya and Sebastian, who used to be husband and wife. Her aunt had done everything for him. In the end, their love for decades was lost to a young woman who could give birth to a child. "She''s so young! Men are all the same," she eximed. She thought he would be different from others! She even thought that she was special to him! But in fact, she was exceptionally stupid! Hehe, was this a kind of luck for her? At least, she was not abandoned when she was old and had nothing left like Aunt Freya! Subconsciously, she clicked on every headline, and the photos were basically thetest set of photos from the night before. She had mixed feelings and didn''t know whether tough or cry. Suddenly she saw a figure behind the ss cab in a photo. She froze. Wasn''t that her? In that boutique? Frederick and Faye were talking yfully hand in hand on the street while she leaned into her brother''s arms. They were standing sideways and one of her brother''s arms was hugging over her neck, so it covered her entire face, showing only two long figures! How ridiculous it was. Her being his ex lover was now his background in a photo? She pitied herself as shepared herself to him. She wanted to suppress the wavering emotions in her heart, but hatred was growing non-stop instead. Once, she got a hold of her wrath towards Jeremy and gave up hating in the end. This time, the more she wanted to suppress it, the more agitated she felt. Alicia was in distress. No matter how tightly she clenched her fists, she had an impulse to kill and vent her anger!C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org Getting up, she trotted back and forth in anger and murmured to herself, "No! It''s not worth it! Alicia, it''s not worth wasting your own life for such a person!" "You have parents and a brother. You don''t need a man..." "You can live a better life! Why do you feel sad for such a person? You are too easygoing with love, too softhearted, and trusted too much in men. You reap what you sow. What right do you have to me others? Clearly, you have once experienced the same thing, but you never learnt your lesson!" "You still have a lot of things to do! It''s not worth it for a man. It''s even worthless for a man like this!" "Forget about him, forget about him..." She closed her eyes, constantly reminding herself. Her clenched fists finally loosened. Looking out of the window, the weather was lovely. She finally closed the webpage and held back the tears in her eyes. She had already endured all the hardships. There was nothing that she could not go through! She didn''t know how long she was in daze. When she came to her senses, theptop screen had already gone dark. On the screen, her pitiful look was reflected, and her face was full of sorrow. It was so annoying to look at. Unconsciously, she touched her dry and rough face. Then, she shut theptop and stood up. Since she was going to be Misty, she had to erase all her past images, including the sadness on her face. When she went out, Alicia went to a beauty salon for a facial, and then removed all the ck moles she had on her body. "Thank you!" Alicia said. After paying the bill, she put on her earrings and flipped her hair gently. When she walked out of the hair salon, she also felt that she had changed into a different person, and her mood was also different! From now on, she was Misty Swift, not Alicia nchard anymore! She wanted to get rid of the look that he liked and be herself! Until the tattoos on her body were removed, there would be no more shadows from the past! Rummaging through her bag, she took out a gym membership card. She needed to make some adjustments to her body shape too. She wanted her body to be more firm and toned! Since the appearance was a weapon to attract men, she would return the favor to him in his way! "Aunt Freya, please bless me from heaven! I will find out the murderer and seek justice for you! Also, your insurance, I would rather donate it under your name than give it to that sc*m!" She muttered softly as she looked at the distant sky. Her eyes shone with strong determination. Just when she was about to step out, she suddenly realized something. She cleared her throat and said, "Ah..." She had to change her voice, too! Chapter 520 Chapter 520 ? Right at this moment, in the president''s office of Soaver International, Frederick was staring at theputer screen, his eyes pinned on something that was not the erged main object which was himself, but on the slim figures which hugged intimately behind the ss cab for a long, long time... Until there was a knock on the door, he adjusted his seat and said, "Come in!" Then, Chet walked in and set down the documents. After that, heid an exquisitely packaged box on the table. "Frederick, this is from France, sent by an express delivery. I''ve signed and received it for you!" The moment he saw thebel on it, he knew that it should be custom-made jewelry, which must be reserved for Miss nchard. Unfortunately... Frederick paused for a moment, and his eyes suddenly welled up with tears. Just like what he assumed, seeing this, Chet said, "Do you want me to open it up for you?" With a slight nod from Frederick, Chet immediately took it out for him. There was a red square box attached with a promotion photo of the jewelry shop. At a nce, he saw a pair of folded palms on it. "A pair of couple rings?" They were rings! Just when Chet realized it, Frederick had already opened the box. In front of their eyes, were a pair of beautiful diamond rings. Thedy''s ring was oval-shaped. Looking closely, the main feature was the huge blue diamond, paired with a water droplet-like white diamond. It was designed to be in the shape of a blooming flower. The style was simple, elegant, and unique. As for the man''s ring, there was no decoration at all. It was just a tinum ring embedded with a simrke-blue diamond, just like thedy''s ring. Frederick first took out thedy''s ring. He yed around with it for some time, and his eyes were very gentle. The ring was designed by him. Only he knew that this was a pear blossom, but his design was not professional. Both the production and the wearing of the ring were questioned by the expert. After a few rounds ofmunication and improvement, only then was the final productpleted. This was what he requested. The rare blue diamond was divided into two parts. The blue diamond on their rings was cut off from the same piece. He didn''t care if the diamond was depreciated or wasted. He just wanted to be one with her, even if he was separated from her. He nned to give her a diamond ring on their wedding anniversary every year. All in different colors, all matched with his. In this way, even if it was a wedding ring, they could always wear it in pairs! Unfortunately... Frederick held the ring tightly and put it back into the box. Then, he took out the man''s ring and put it on his ring finger. Chet seemed to have something to say looking at him, but he swallowed his words in the end. Seeing him put away the other ring, he spoke up, "By the way, Frederick, there''s one more thing!" Although he didn''t want to remind him of the sad memories, Chet still thought that he should ask for his opinion. Now, it seemed that he couldn''t make the decision on his own about anything regarding Miss nchard. The current Frederick could not be seen as an ordinary person nor judged bymon sense at all! "What is it? Tell me!" He grew impatient. "The hotel called and inquired about the preparation of the wedding. A lot of things have been booked..." Chet said. This had been booked a long time ago. The money couldn''t be refunded for sure. So, when the hotel called to ask, he didn''t dare to reply for the time being. Since it was going to be wasted, he thought that maybe the banquet could be changed into apany dinner. Before Chet could figure out his n, Frederick suddenly spoke. "Keep it going! Let''s do it as scheduled!" He owed her a wedding, and he would do what he had to do! "What?" Chet cried out in shock, "Frederick, this is a wedding, a wedding banquet. Do you mean to carry on the wedding? What about the bride?" Who was he going to marry? "Who said that you''re not allowed to get married without a bride?" Chet was stunned. Sure enough, he was not normal! Was he okay? Was he going to marry a ghost?Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! Judging by his serious expression, he didn''t seem to be joking at all. Chet swallowed all the words that were on the tip of his tongue. After a long while, he said, "Okay, I have a n!" At this time, at the Clements family home, Hallie went to her mother''s room with several bags of cosmetics and saw that Penny was pacing back and forth in front of the window with her mobile phone in her hand. "Mom, what''s the matter? Is there anything bothering you? I dropped by and bought you several bags of sheet masks!" Hallie said. Settling down the bags, Hallie inadvertently saw a corner of the newspaper on the table. The scandalous photos of Frederick and a woman came into her sight. Hallie said, "You saw it, too? I was about to tell you this! I thought he was going to break down and I was feeling d about it, but I didn''t expect..." As soon as she spoke, Penny rolled her eyes at her and said, "What are you talking about?" She walked to the door and locked it before she said, "Keep your voice down! Watch your mouth!" "Mom, what are you afraid of at home? Dad is not here, and there are no outsiders..." Hallie muttered and sat down on the sofa on one side grumpily. She then saw a box of prescription medicine. "What is this?" Penny snatched it from her, "It''s nothing!" Although it was just a nce, Hallie still saw some familiar traces, "Mom, is that... the medicine that Grandma often takes to reduce blood pressure or to calm her mind?" Medicine could be poison as well. Could it be that she used this medicine... With a change of thoughts, Hallie could pretty much guess what was going on. Grandma was definitely the boss in the family! In the whole Clements family, no one dared to not listen to her. Not to mention that her father and her uncle were filial sons. The Clements family had always been disciplined, and it was for the sake of the family''s reputation and development that no one dared to offend Mrs. Clements! Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Because of this reason, Frederick''s status was superior to that of his peers and even in the entire family since he was brought up by his grandmother! "Mom, you don''t want to do that to Grandma... do you?" Hallie gulped down thest few words. She stepped forward and grabbed her mother''s arm, "Mom, although I also hate that old woman, you must think about it carefully! If something happens to Grandma, not to mention Dad, even Uncle and... They won''t let it go easily!" Plus Trevor. If they found any evidence, they would definitely kill her! Hallie took her hand and shook her head nervously. Penny was of course aware of this, she said, "That''s why I''ve decided to let her take the usual medicine more frequently! However, it looks like there''s no use now!" Then, she stuffed the prescription back into the medicine box and then threw it into the drawer, "Forget it! It''s a sin in the first ce. This risk is not worth taking!" Originally, she wanted to take the opportunity to knock down Frederick so that he could be depressed and despairing for the rest of his life. But by the looks of it now, it seemed that Alicia''s ident didn''t do much harm to him, and it might be even lesser harm than Danica''s Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org She overestimated Alicia and underestimated his cold-bloodedness. She had never thought that he could recover so quickly. Before she took any action, he had already had a love affair with more than one woman. Chapter 521 Chapter 521 His reaction was unexpected. When she met himst time, her gut feeling was totally different! Could it be because he had experienced it before, so his resistance had increased? She had thought that this was a great opportunity. As long as he was unable to recover, even if it was a short period of time, it would be enough for her to fight for more benefits. What she wanted were money and benefits! Actually, Penny didn''t want to create any trouble. Moreover, she didn''t think that meager her power could fight against the Clements family, who had been running for decades. Surprisingly, Frederick had once again surpassed expectations. Within a decade, he had grown so much, and he became even more elusive to the point where he was out of control! Subconsciously, Penny became even more cautious. She sat down, turned around and made two cups of coffee. Suddenly she thought of something and said, "Forget it, don''t overthink. By the way, Hallie, how are you with Caven?" ncing at Hallie''s belly subconsciously, Penny asked again, "Is there any news?" "Mom, can you stop talking about this? The Lance family urged me badly, and I couldn''t even have peace of mind when I came back. This is not what I can decide. They even asked me to go for a checkup? I''m normal, okay?" Hallie growled. She was also very frustrated. Everyday, they would just urge her! The problem was that she had to take various tonics to regte her health, but Caven was always busy and was barely home. Often at midnight, just when they were about to do something, he would be called out. asionally they would try during her ovtion period, but luck was never on her side. Whenever she thought of this, she would lose her temper. Why was it always women''s fault when it came to such things? However, she couldn''t exin herself! A sudden thought came to mind, Hallie quickly changed the subject, "Mom, don''t you think that the woman in the newspaper looks like Danica?" Hallie took the newspaper and said, "She''s... She''s Faye Jerald!" Penny stirred her coffee and took a sip before ncing at her, "Who knows what he''s up to? He''s back to square one after all the twists and turns?" Now, even she was confused. Was he in love with Danica or Alicia? Did he love both or did he not love either at all? Anyway, men were all the same, and the best was always those they could never get their hands on! Penny knocked on her forehead in confusion. "This is men''s feelings towards first love! To them, no matter how painful their first love was, it is always still special!" Hallie made a guess. Why else would there be the word "first love" among all kinds of love? Holding the newspaper, her eyes suddenly lit up. "When Danica came back, didn''t he still choose Alicia?" Penny snorted clearly, and she was obviously very annoyed. For some reason, she hated the so-called first love and first wife! Just like her at this moment, she had contributed so much for the Clements family but her status was always lower than others. No matter how bad the first wife was, she still had an irreceable position in Christian''s heart. "That''s because Danica doesn''t have the characteristics of first love! Men love the feeling of the first love, not just the first lover!" Hallie said. Listening to her logical exnations, Penny pouted her lips. It was obvious that she was puzzled, but after thinking about it carefully, she also felt that it was quite reasonable. Was it because Danica had changed and Alicia had Danica''s personality so Frederick fell in love with Alicia? It seemed to make some sense! Now that she was gone, it was reasonable for him to find someone else! "Mom, don''t you think he may still love Danica deep down in his heart?" Hallie asked. Hallie shook the newspaper in her hand and said, "Actually, there is no need to be so troublesome. We just need to set him up with Danica!" As she spoke, she motioned Penny toe closer and whispered a few words in her ear. "Are you serious?" Penny asked. Danica was infertile? "How else could this be false? I read the diagnosis report with my own eyes! She has not given up even after she had left for so long. Do you think she will give up now?" Hallie asked. She always had a feeling that she woulde back! At this moment, every woman wanted to get close to Frederick. Who would give up having a rtionship with him? To put it bluntly, even if they just end up being friends, that''s enough for them to live a good life! Penny gazed at the newspaper once again and nodded vigorously, "She''ll definitely be back!" She had heard that the Randolph family had not been doing well recently. She even heard that they almost went bankrupt. If it was true, then everything was destined. Without Alicia, it''s better that he married an infertile woman rather than doing nasty things. Even God was helping her! "Hallie, pay more attention to her social circle, especially the ones who are close to her..." Penny said. The two of them got together and discussed for a long time! Day after day, and in the blink of an eye, another month had passed. Everyday, Frederick had been living a topsy-turvy life, as if he had lost track of time. After signing the documents, his sight unconsciously dropped on the ring finger of his left hand. He el touched the ring gently and stared at it for a long time. He came back t his senses when someone knocked on the door. He said, "Come in!" "Frederick, this is the document that needs your approval! Master Vives called and said that there will be an event at East Bannpool tonight, and he wants to invite you over! Also, the ident of Lovely Scent..." As soon as Chet mentioned it, Frederick lifted his head. Knowing his concern, Chet spoke seriously. "It has been confirmed that it was a homicide and officially filed a case. It is said that it took three days to collect the evidence. The workload was huge, and there were clear traces of kerosene!" "So, Ally was killed?" Frederick asked. It was not an ident! It was intentional! He clenched his fists so hard while he was confirming the death of Ally. Although he had prepared for this, he still felt very angry. "The news has temporarily confirmed that the target victim was Freya Foster it may be rted to a love affair and insurance matters, so the investigation would start from her social rtionships! By the way, Lindsay and Calvin, her ex-boyfriend who was a drug-maker, took a set of ovtion stimtion drugs. I''m not sure if it was for her own use or for someone else," Chet said. With a slight tap of his finger, Frederick''s gaze once againnded on the spot of silver light on his hand. Then, he said, "I got it! Lindsay has a .n¨¦tContentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! close rtionship with Jeremy. Unless we eliminate him together, otherwise, she won''t give up so easily if we make a move on her now! This woman is so irritable, she won''t tolerate it for a lifetime. I''m waiting for her to take action!" He was not messing with her now because Jeremy was another problem. On the other hand, he was afraid that he would alert the Randolph family. "By the way, have you found the secret source of wealth of the Randolphs?" Frederick asked. What kind of person with so much wealth and material resources could always help the Randolph family at critical times? No wonder they were still active even after they encountered several crises! Obviously, their rtionship was not ordinary! Chapter 522 Chapter 522 Just a few million dors were not enough to help the current situation of the Randolph family; they needed at least tens of millions of dors! How could he not find out such arge sum of money? "There is a little clue, but it is still so obscure! Whenever the Randolph family reaches a deadend, Kieran takes a stroll, while he takes some time off to find a way out. Sometimes he would go to the casino or the financial center, and sometimes he would buy a lottery ticket! Of course, there''s nothing wrong with trying out his luck every once in a while, but he almost never returns empty-handed! Moreover, the casinos he goes to are ces whererge amounts of cash flow take ce. It is very clear that these ces are suitable for moneyundering!" Chet said. He shook his head helplessly then continued speaking. "This time, we''ve backed him into a corner, and yet he could still get a loan to buy several shares from a stock exchange center, and only paid part of the deposit. Moreover, he bought it for only three days as if he knew that the stock was going to soar. He took a loan of more than 30 million dors and earned at least 10 million dors within the snap of a finger. He didn''t even pay for the capital himself. I heard that he had paid off the interest of 300,000 dorster! Of course, he also took out five million dors as a deposit in advance. The point was that the cheque was a loophole taken to his advantage from the money which was supposed to be payments for goods. It was not even his, to begin with!" This kind of opportunistic skill of his was impossible to defend against! "Maybe he had inside information?" Frederick asked. "I thought so too! The stock was only listedst week, and it has been growing since. He bought it in the second week, and the price rose everyday. It''s absurd that he was able to buy them! It only ever drops slightly. However, it started dropping a lot more today! Thepany and the stock investors are not in Casterwich City, but in Yecaeus City! It''s a cultural diffusionpany, and thepany''s business, investors, and branches are not rted to Casterwich City at all!" Chet said. "Yecaeus City?" Frederick asked. What kind of connections did they have that could help him out this much? He was puzzled, "Do the Randolph family have any rtives in Yecaeus City?" Chet shook his head/ "This also left me puzzled! There are none! I have deliberately checked it from both sides, and they don''t have any rtives there! Moreover, I have checked the condition when the stock was listed and also the big investors, but none of them have any kind of rtion with Kieran! Frederick, think about it, it''s understandable if you know about stocks and earn some money from them asionally! You specialized in finance and used to work in the stock market. Do you even dare to investrgely in a new stock that doesn''t have any analysis chart and is just based on the financial statement data?" "It is indeed illogical! Without inside information, even if this piece of data is real, it''s way too risky! But Yecaeus City?" Frederick said. It was not his own territory, so it must be much more difficult! Moreover, if he could ess this kind of insider information, the other party should at least be of high-level position! It was impossible to leave no trace! "The rtionship between these two must be something else. Moreover, it is so secretive. Could it be because..." Frederick raised his eyes and an idea shed through Chet''s mind. "It''s ndestine?" Otherwise, why would the money have to be given in secret? Even if they were in contact with each other, it should not be a problem! Besides, the Randolph family is still considered reputable, so it would not be something embarrassing. "A woman!" They reached an agreement. Chet spoke up. "Then I''ll check the wives and lovers of the relevant parties to see if there are any rtionships between them. Frederick, the workload is really heavy. I''m almost as busy as a detective! The more clues I have, the more difficult it has be!" Chet was teasing when he suddenly thought of something. He straightened his back. Then, he said, "By the way, I almost forgot one thing. When investigating the Randolph family, I identally found out from the information that was sent over, that Mrs. Randolph often visits a boy. He seems to be an adolescent, and his appearance resembles her!" While reporting, Chet flipped through his phone and handed it over. "Frederick, it seems that the Randolph family has some secrets! Additionally, I found out that Mrs. Randolph''s monthly expenses are more than 100,000 dors. When the Randolph family was on better terms, she should have had a lot of gold, silver, and money in her hands, but now, she only has one card under her name, and it has less than 500,000 dors!11 "No way! I''ve heard from my family that Mrs. Randolph couldn''t bear children anymore after giving birth to Danica. However, their family seems to be on good terms!" The parents were loving, and the children were filial. He had never heard of them quarreling over the fact that they could no longer bear any children! Frederick couldn''t deny that they were somewhat simr! It was understandable that if Kieran had crooked thoughts, he might have wanted a son to inherit the family property, but with Mrs. Randolph being so virtuous... He handed back the phone to Chet and said, "Find it out! Don''t miss out on any clues! Maybe it would be useful in the future!" After sending Chet away, the office was once again serene, and his heart ached as if it was going to explode. He lit up a cigarette. The smoke lingered while his vision turned to the green nt at a corner. Was Ally really gone? Would there be any chance that she was still alive? He was imagining this kind of lucky scene again. He closed his eyes and felt sad inadvertently. His mouth twitched and murmured to himself, "What am I still dreaming for?" Half of the shop had copsed; how could she still be alive? Even if she was still alive, how could she not contact him? Even if she did not contact him, she still had to live! Why were there no traces of her using her credit card? In Casterwich City, who else could she look for other than him? She hadn''t even had time to tell him where she had arranged her parents to go abroad. "Hubby, if you are not here, I will take good care of Grandma for you. If I am gone, can you take care of my mother for me?" This was what she had told him. "Ally, are you punishing me?" He murmured. You wouldn''t even give me the chance to take care of your parents when you were gone! Were you ming me for not taking good care of you and making me owe you my life?Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org. "No matter where they are, I will find them and take good care of them for you! Ally..." He promised. His heart was in so much pain that he couldn''t breathe. He could only keep smoking. When night fell, Frederick picked up the car keys and went to East Bannpool. The night in the city was brilliant, dazzling, and colorful. ???(-) As he walked in, his eyes were attracted by the enchanting figure in a tight ck dress on the stage. On the stage under the light, the woman''s snake-like waist was squirming, making the crowd non-stop. At her navel, there were two butterfly tattoos dancing gracefully, shining, and stirring up lonely souls. "Butterfly, Butterfly!" The world seemed to have fallen into silence. In his eyes, there was only the dancing figure, pping hands, and the repeating familiar shouts. Chapter 523 Chapter 523 In the center of the hall, Frederick stopped and stood there in a daze. His eyes were out of focus and in front of him was another performance of a fiery dance. Her dance seemed to be able to talk. It was so hot and sexy. Her name was Butterfly. She was just like her name, like a beautiful butterfly, dancing gracefully... "Frederick, you''re here! Why are you standing there? Let''s go have a seat!" Carson greeted him. Suddenly, someone tapped on his shoulder firmly, and Frederick came back to his senses. He saw Carson standing beside him, pushing him. At this time, there was still loud cheering in the hall. "Lori! Lori!" It turned out that they were not shouting ''Butterfly''. Did he mishear it before? Turning back, he was still looking at the stage. The woman waved her arms and did her ending pose. Her posture and figure were simr to Alicia''s when she was dancing, oh so beautiful. Carson pushed him to the bar, and Frederick passed a stack of money to the waiter and said, "Call out the lead dancer toe and have a drink with me!" "This..." The waiter seemed to be in a dilemma. Carson got up and gave him an angry stare. He pushed him and said, "Didn''t you hear what Mr. Clements said? Chop chop! I''m going to the bathroom..."Property ? of N?velDrama.Org. Then, he brought the waiter to the side and talked to the manager. Soon, the dancer named Lori came over. Frederick patted the chair beside him and gave her a ss of wine. The woman sat down, not knowing whether she was nervous or excited. She screamed in a low voice. "Mr. Clements!" She held her head low. Every once in a while, she would steal some nces at him. She was either shy or ying hard to get. However, in Frederick''s eyes, there were some simrities in her. Therefore, he raised his ss and clinked it with the woman''s, and then drank it up. "Mm, let''s have a drink!" He said. As soon as he called the woman to apany him, Carson, Willy, and Wyatt automatically kept a little distance with him. They looked at each other and then drank without saying anything. As he lowered the ss, Frederick got a whiff of low-quality perfume from the woman''s body. The rough scent even made him feel like sneezing. At this moment, the woman knew his identity and was trying to please him by pouring wine for him. She was about to clink her ss with his when he suddenly said, "Don''t move! Sit still!" His words were cold and harsh, and his tone was full of undisguised reprimand and dissatisfaction. His voice was so loud that Carson suddenly stopped drinking. Willy and Wyatt looked at each other and then stared at him. The woman also tensed up in an instant, with a faint smile on her lips. Apparently, she was shocked by the sudden change of mood. He was too hard to please! Just when she cried in her mind, suddenly there came a clear noise, "Lori, what do you mean? Are you looking down on me? Is my money worthless?" "Yes! Our bosses to support you every day. Can''t he even buy you a drink?" The other guy said. "How are you going topensate us?" The first guy asked. "Come here! Let''s have a drink with our boss!" The other guy spoke again. Two men came over and shouted noisily, and a young man dragged the woman down from the high chair. "Mr. Lyons, don''t be angry! How dare I? I have been busy!" Lori said. "Can you wait a little longer or maybe next time? I still have another guest here," Lori exined. Trying to break free, the woman looked at Frederick for help and said, "Mr. Clements." Obviously, the woman didn''t want to go with these men! He swirled his ss lightly as if he didn''t hear anything. Carson was watching from the side and didn''t know whether he should lend a hand. "Who is Mr. Clements? Which family is he from?" As the man screamed, a subordinate behind him tugged on his sleeve and whispered, "Boss, are you silly? How many people in Casterwich City dare to call themselves ''Mr. Clements"?" "You''re the silly one. What Clements?" At this time, another man came forward and whispered in his ear, ncing at the bar with the corner of his eyes, "Mr. Clements, Soaver International! The Four Great Masters are here!" This time, he was in trouble! At that moment, the man loosened his grip, and his face turned pale. It was obvious that he was embarrassed. Fortunately, at this time, the manager came out and tried to smooth things over. "Oh, what''s wrong? Honored guests, please take a seat, and let''s talk nicely! We still have a lot of wonderful programs going on. Everyone is here for fun. Let''s not ruin the atmosphere here!" "Why are you still here? Shouldn''t you be getting ready to dance?" The manager said. The manager ran over with sweat all over his head. He red at the dancer beside him and then tried to appease the several troublemakers and send them away. Then, he ran back to Frederick. "Mr. Clements, I''m so sorry. Please don''t mind! We are short on staff today, Lori still has another performanceing up. How about we wait until she''s finished..." Before the manager could finish his words, Frederick waved his hand, and drank up his wine. At this time, Carson also noticed his loneliness and said, "Hey, there is one missing. When will Trevor arrive? Shall we go to the private room first?" Willy answered. "Let''s not wait for him! I don''t know what''s wrong with him recently. Every time I ask him out, he always says he is not interested! Holger said that he was a little ''abnormal'' recently!" Deliberately emphasizing it, he even nced at Frederick. With his head hung low, Carson lowered his voice and replied. "What''s going on? Are they exchanging their personalities?" One started to live a debauched life and the other began to be a good man? What kind of family was the Clements family? Must they have different personalities? The three of them were just pushing each other lightly andmunicating without saying any word. Frederick also noticed their reactions. He didn''t want to dampen everyone''s mood, so he turned to look at them and said, "Say what you want to say. Don''t make oblique remarks!" Carson was the first to speak. He asked, "Frederick, are you okay?" After thinking about it for a long time, he still didn''t mention Alicia. He was worried that it might make him sad, so he didn''t dare to say anything tofort him. He faked a light smile as he said, "Didn''t you see? I''m very well!" Sometimes it was really easy to die. Living in torment everyday was the real pain! "Frederick, the recent gossip about you is going viral! Winters, Sander, and Faye, There are already three, no, four, including the one just now, Lori!" Carson said. "Since you know that they are gossip, what is it that you are still curious about?" Frederick asked. Since he couldn''t die, he didn''t want to reveal his emotions to his friends. He knew that they called him out and everyone was present, so it was most likely that they wanted tofort him. He also didn''t want to mention Alicia. Frederick nced around and spoke casually. "Why did East Bannpool seem a lot quieter?" "Well, I know!" Carson raised his hand and was the first to answer, "That''s because the Heaven Star Clubhouse is doing some new promotion recently. I heard that there is a new girl named Miss Swift. Her dance is superbly beautiful. A group of men are so fascinated by her that they rush to see herat''s always full of people. Many people are attracted to her and curious about her, so they all go there now..." Chapter 524 Chapter 524 "Heaven Star Clubhouse?" Frederick murmured. He was keen to know more. Did the people go to see her or her dance? When did it start? Are theyparable with East Bannpool? Was he too ignorant? In Casterwich City, the two leaders of the nightclub were East Bannpool and the Night Pearl Clubhouse, weren''t they? Shouldn''t the rest fall behind them? ncing at Carson, Wyattughed lightly and said, "Haha, you sure know a lot!" Pushing him jokingly, Willy also teased him, "How many times have you been there? Why do you know so much about them?" "Are you guys mocking me? I just heard it somewhere. Speaking of which, Willy, is there anyone else who knows your domain better than you do? Tell us," Carson said. As soon as Carson ended his sentence, their attention was now all fixed on Willy. He said, "Well, I''ve heard a little about it! Heaven Star Clubhouse was not very famous before. It was under the control of some gangster named Logan. It''s said that there were several nightclubs, salons, and massage centers under him. He''s not as powerful as the others, but he was not too shabby! It was probably within this year that I heard that a man named ''Mr. Nick'' suddenly came here. He is quitepetent. Since he came here, all the businesses have gotten back on track and are growing fast! Heaven Star Clubhouse has a good location and a big space. After it has been renovated, it''s upgraded directly. Now, it''s only second to East Bannpool!" "Where did this Mr. Nicke from? Can hepete with our business?" Frederick asked about it casually. He didn''t actually take it to heart. After all, he just invested a little at the nightclub. Furthermore, it was normal to have ups and downs. "There was some guy named Nichs Gail. He seems to be quite young and low-key. Everything was seemingly supervised by others, but he was the one who made all the decisions behind. Because he lost a finger on one of his hands, he always has ck gloves on and people address him as Mr. Nick! This man was very benevolent! At first, he lived in the basement of the nightclub, but he paid 400,000 dors to save a pal''s daughter. It was said that the friend of his was in debt to the loan shark, and his wife was almost r*ped. His daughter was only sixteen and got caught. He paid for the debt and settled the matter! Could the brother not be grateful? He must have provided him a lot of information, so now, he had gathered a lot of people who were loyal to him. He is also good at doing business. After he took over the businesses, there are fewer illegal deeds, but he still makes a lot of money! Who would still want to risk their lives if they can live a stable life? Besides, his concept of money is not like that of ordinary poor people, who treat money like treasure. He is not like the previous boss who would mess with his brother''s lover. He is very generous! Therefore, Heaven Star Clubhouse is now rising!" Willy replied. Listening intriguingly, Frederick nodded and said, "This person is quite interesting!" Carson asked anxiously while nodding, "Don''t just talk about him. What about Miss Swift?" As he spoke, the other two punched him respectively on his shoulder and chest, and said, "Can you pay attention to the main point?" After letting out a fakeugh, Willy continued speaking. "Well, I don''t know much about this. I just know that there is a person who is good at dancing in Heaven Star Clubhouse. She has a close rtionship with Mr. Nick! Refreshing, coupled with deliberate mystique, isn''t it spot on? Nevertheless, it''s certain that this woman is beautiful! No matter how well she dances, how many people would actually appreciate it? This type of ce is for entertainment, not an art stage." Lifting his thumb, Carson agreed. "I couldn''t agree more! However, people are calling her ''Miss Swift'', I suppose she isn''t too young. She must be very open-minded!" Wasn''t this a ce for showing skin? "Someday, I will go and have a look, to see how pretty and how legendary she is," Carson said. "We have to! Hey, what''s wrong with Trevor recently? Frederick used to be the one who was always absent. Why has it be Trevor recently? How long has it been since west saw him?" Wyatt asked. "A few months I suppose! Did anything happen?" Willy answered. They drank and chatted away. Soon, they switched to other topics. Frederick only had two names left in his mind He wasn''t interested in them and didn''t take them seriously. One day in the future, when he sees Miss Swift''s face, he would regret his negligence and carelessness. In the president''s office of Championus Media, Trevor was looking through artistic photos of women but he drifted off. There was another woman''s face in his mind with the faint fragrance of gardenia flowers. Turning his eyes inadvertently to the darkputer screen, he saw a clear and peculiar blue light. Trevor unconsciously touched the corner of his eyes. A knock on the door brought him back to his senses before he got up and walked towards the water dispenser on one side. "Come in!" He said. Holger entered the room with some documents in his hand. "Trevor, are you still looking at the candidates? Chet has informed that Mr. Clements wanted to support Faye. Isn''t the second female lead role reserved for her?" When Trevor came to his senses, he was obviously stunned and asked, "Is that so?" Was there such a thing? Why didn''t it ring any bells? Lifting his head up, Holger was speechless. He had already reported this matter to him more than three times! "Trevor, why have you been so absent-minded recently? What''s the matter?" He asked. Trevor poured him a cup of tea before he returned to his seat. Only then did he notice the photo of Faye among the stack of photos. Why did she resemble Danica so much? As soon as he looked up, Holger knew that his previous reports were useless, so he had to exin everything again. "Chet said Mr. Clements asked us to do him a favor by working with her once or twice. It''s up to us to sign her or not. Whether she blows up or not, it''s all on her luck! If you have any questions, you can ask him directly!" Waving his hand, Trevor spoke up. "That''s enough! Let''s do as he wishes!" Without a second nce, Trevor ticked in the square box below the photo, signed on it, and passed it over. Subsequently, Holger handed over a document and said, "Trevor, these are the details on Amelia!" Trevor flipped it open and scanned through it, "That''s it?" "She is an orphan, and her social rtionship is very simple! Her boyfriend is azy ruffian. He is capable of nothing other than being good-looking! It''s probably that she''scking love, while he is an expert on sweet-talking, and that''s why she fell for him. They have been living together for several years, though they were always on and off! Most of the time, she''s the one putting food on the table! I really don''t know what''s going on in her mind." Holger said. It was rare to see a fool like her! "By the way, what her boyfriend, Bryson, said was pretty much true. When they are really low on cash, they''d rip people off. They would usually target sessful middle-aged married men with families. That''s nearly why they seeded a couple of times. It could be that they both cherish their lives. That would exin why they only ever did so when was when they really needed money. I''ve searched through their ce, but I wasn''t able to find the jewelry box. Amelia must have hidden it at another ce that we don''t know about yet," Holger continued.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! Chapter 525 Chapter 525 "So, the most important things are with this woman?" The chip was in the box, and the form had also been taken away by her? Holger nodded. He replied, "Most probably. I''ve already released Bryson. I''ve given him some money and assigned someone to keep an eye on him secretly. If Amelia contacts him, we''ll definitely be able to find him!" "What about the man who saved her? What does he have to do with her?" Trevor asked. "Oh, his name is Anthony Clements. He runs a smallpany and came from another city. He is a machine designer! I heard that the two of them knew each other through some designpetition or art exhibition! Anthony also has investments in the fashion industry, culture, and entertainment. He cares about her and has cooperated with her several times. They are old friends and have a good rtionship!" Holger answered. "If it was you, would you give up your girlfriend for a woman who has only cooperated with you several times?" Why did Trevor feel that something was off? "This... Amelia doesn''t contact him in private! Could it be the one whom he really likes is her?" Holger asked. Scratching his head, he also felt that it was a bit unreasonable. Couldn''t he think about it in another way? Unless he was blind, why would he leave such a pure and beautiful woman for such an underdog! Trevor rolled his eyes at him. Obviously, he didn''t agree with him. "By the way, that woman..." Kimmy, am I right? Trevor''s heart couldn''t help but thump when he mentioned her. "A woman? Which woman?" Holger asked. Obviously, he was behind. When he asked in shock, Trevor rolled his eyes again at his response. Instantly, he understood. In the next second, his body slumped a little and he spoke. "Um... I''ve only checked on those who are rted to Amelia, I haven''t checked on Anthony''s side yet!" He was too embarrassed to tell him directly that his girlfriend had nothing to do with Amelia! As expected, the moment he finished his words, he could clearly see the disappointment and gloom in Trevor''s eyes. Was he seriously interested in someone else''s girlfriend? Only then did he remember the oddness and change in his eyes. Holger gulped and hurriedly said, "I''ll send someone to check it out right away!" "Hmm!"C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org Trevor snorted and didn''t react. He had a sense of emptiness that he couldn''t exin. At this time, the mobile phone on his table lit up, and Holger also stood up and said, "Trevor, if there is nothing else, I''ll get off work first!" After putting down the file and seeing him nod, he turned around and walked out the door. After Trevor pressed the answer button, a delicate voice was heard, "Trevor, what are you doing?" It was Caroline who called. He casually flipped through the documents, but his tone was gentle and lovingly, "Working overtime! What''s the matter?" "Can''t I look for you? Your baby sister is back, and you don''t even miss me. Why don''t youe back to see me? Trevor, Mom said that you haven''t been back for a long time. Come back to have supper tonight!" She said. Before he could answer, a low voice sounded urgently from the other end of the phone, she whispered. "If you don''te back soon, I''ll be nagged by Mom to death! I''ve blocked trouble for you. Hey, tell you what... I think it''s a piece of good news!" Taking a breath, she shouted again, "Well, I''m urging my brother toe back!" Then, she lowered her voice again. "By the way, I heard Mom on the phone with her best friend just now. She said your blind date seems to already have a boyfriend! You don''t have to hide anymore! But you''re in trouble. From the moment she hung up the phone, she kept nagging and looked very regretful. She seems to be very fond of her best friend''s daughter! After all, they know each other very well! Trevor, I don''t mean to scold you, but with your yboy image, which good family would dare to let their daughter be with you? Good guys are popr now! Just like our cousin! But recently, he seems to have been infected by you." Speaking of Frederick, she felt a little sad and continued. "Don''t you see Mom''s mncholy face? She kept on saying that you don''t appreciate the luck you have now. You have lost a great woman. She''s worried that you won''t even be able to meet an ordinary woman in the future!" If Victoria could be regarded as a great woman, then there would be no ordinary woman in the world! "Caroline, is this how you look at your brother? I should not have spoiled you so much! Don''t tell me what you like in the future!" Trevor said. He snorted and said it yfully but he was obviously rxed. Yes! It has been a really long time since he went home! Ever since that incident... Instinctively, he wanted to touch his eyes again, but it stopped in midair, and then slowly put down his hand. "Don''t do that, Trevor. My good brother, I''m not as fast as you are when ites to earning money. Also, it feels so good to get free things. If you don''t take care of your sister more, once there is a sister-in-w, don''t have any chance anymore. Hehe, brother, next time buy me the limited FanAlbag. It''s hard to buy the iconic red of this season, and the main thing is that... it''s a little too expensive!" She said. The word "sister-inw" suddenly shed through Trevor''s mind, and then a red figure suddenly appeared in front of him. "Alright, I will send it to you some other day! You are so greedy!" She would only remember him when she wanted something. After looking at the time, he also shut off theputer. Leaving the office, he went to a contact lenses store to choose a pair of ck contact lens and put them on before he went home. Sure enough, when he entered the house, he was pulled aside by his mother and was nagged at. Then, the whole family had supper together. After that, Aunt Amanda suddenly remembered something and pulled Trevor by his arm, stuffing an invitation card into his hand. She said, "Hey, Trevor, tomorrow night, Mrs. ire of Mona Beauty Salon will be holding a fashion party for her 50th birthday and wedding anniversary. The invited guests are all from your circle. Please send her a present for me!" "Mom, this..." Could it be that she was arranging another blind date for him? Trevor looked like he was in a dilemma. In the end, he still resisted. She rolled her eyes at him and spoke emotionally. "I don''t have that many close friends who have suitable daughters for you to pick. You ruined a good marriage. She even has a boyfriend now! I didn''t arrange a blind date for you just want you to feel their rtionship as husband and wife for more than 20 years. Don''t think about using working as an excuse to flirt with other girls. Can you do that for the rest of your life? How many of those people areing after you? Don''t bring those people back into your circle!" After receiving the invitation card, Trevor put his arm around his mother''s shoulder and said with a smile, "Mom, isn''t Victoria also in this circle?" Didn''t she like her very much? In an instant, Aunt Amanda''s face became serious. She said, "Are they the same? She''s a designer. She makes a living with her brain and she is young. Look at the other girls now. They''ve either gone through stic surgery or taken drugs. All of them are as skinny as a skeleton, and their faces look like zombies. They''re horrible! I can''t even distinguish between theirughter or their cry!" Knowing that he had mentioned the wrong topic, Trevor quickly said, "Mom, I''ll definitely go on your behalf tomorrow and feel it with my heart!" Was there any couple who was closer than his parents? It was not that he was not envious, not that he did not want to get married, nor did he want to be a yboy. It was just that he had not met the right woman yet! He once thought that he did though... At this moment, on the other side, Victoria had just taken out an envelope from a stack of letters when she received a call from Mrs. ire, "Tomorrow night, birthday party?" Chapter 526 Chapter 526 "Designer As, I love the dress you designed for me so much. Since it is also our wedding anniversary, that''s why my husband held a party for me. He has invited a lot of notable youngdies in the fashion industry to gather here today. Thank you for designing such a beautiful dress for me. I sincerely invite you to join us..." Mrs. ire said. "Mrs. ire, you''re wee! I should thank you for your support and love! Well, I will definitely be there! Happy birthday to you in advance!" Victoria said. Thinking that she was an important customer, Victoria did not refuse and chatted for a while before hanging up. She opened the invitation card and nced at the address before she put it aside and went into the bathroom. In the nchard family mansion, Alicia was sitting on the bed cross-legged with a teddy bear in her arms. She held a pen and a piece of paper in her hands, while Nichs was flipping through the information on the sofa, holding a cup of hot tea. "I''ve found out the insurance thing that you mentioned. It''s a foreign insurancepany called Super, and it specializes inrge sum insurance policies. They offer all kinds of insurance products, and there is one of them which is indeed marriage insurance. As far as I know, it''s almost the same as what Aunt Freya said. The two''s insured sum was close to 50 million. If one party dies in an ident or an illness, the insured sum will belong to the other party. If one party kills themselves, it will be considered a marital breakdown. The money will be distributed ording to the agreed proportion. Usually, half of the money will be donated to the charity, and the other half will be equally divided with the insurancepany. Then the bnce will be equally divided, and handed over to each of their legal sessors!" He said. "If so, isn''t it a steal for this heartbreaker?" Speaking of which, she felt so angry and hateful. Aunt Freya''s death was so unfair! "That depends on whether he has the life to spend it or not! I''ve found a connection. I will provide a venue free of charge for a week every month for a few months. I have passed the news to Sebastian. It''s impossible that he won''t hop on the free ride. He''ll certainly take the chance to hold a concert or a singing party! Nowadays, young and handsome guys are popr, and old guys like him are surely out of favor. Besides, the vacancy rate of the concert this time is very high, so he must have lost a lot of money. He''ll definitely want to make up for the loss, so it''s no doubt that he would want to stay for another two months!" He exined. "Nichs, can we make him lose all his reputation? And his mistress, she''s really detestable. Did you know? Aunt Freya ran a shop on her own but they went to find fault with her and smashed her shop several times! It was definitely not an ident that Lovely Scent was on fire! But I don''t know if it was because of me or Aunt Freya?" She said. There were several names written on the list. However, she could not figure out who was so cruel to have done this. Getting up, he smiled. Then, he said, "You used to be in the open while the enemy was in the dark. Now the situation ispletely reversed! No matter who it was, the truth will be revealed soon!" He walked to the bedside, sat down, and stroked Alicia''s hair. "I will help you! In fact, how fast the moneyes, how fast it will go! Who doesn''t have a problematic personality? It''s just that no one talks about it as he hasn''t caused any trouble yet. It''s easy to make a public figure lose his reputation." "You mean... There might be other mistresses?" That''s right! By cutting off his sources and removing his inventory, then only they could eliminate himpletely. They just needed to find the right time! Nichs pinched her little face and narrowed his eyes, "That''s my sister! Oh, how about going to the Heaven Star Clubhouse again?" "Nichs, I''m about to be your professional dancer! You clearly said that I was just going to save the performance once..." It seemed that there was no end to it! Pouting her lips, she put away the pen and paper and said, "I''m not going!" He didn''t like her to dance in that kind of ce! Thinking of Frederick, Alicia looked down and she seemed a little sad. Nichs passed behind her, took her hand again, and spoke up. "My sister is beautiful, elegant and good at dancing. How can those ordinary girls bepared with our little princess? You''ve raised the bar. We can''t let it fall down. I nned to hire some temperamental female college students. The aura can''t be disguised! Can you help until they arrive? It''s only twice a week. You can pick whatever day you want, okay?" "Twice a week, and a day in the uing week, I will give you a month! You have to renovate the shop for me!" She said. During this period of time, she had to prepare the perfume and the goods! Six times, she could still ept it reluctantly! "Okay! It''s a deal!" He agreed. Thisdy always had a n in her head at all times. The two talked about something again before Nichs answered a phone call and went out, he said, "I have to go to the nightclub. Lock the door! Call me if you need anything!" The next day, in the banquet hall of a high-ss hotel, a special private fashion party was held in a low-key manner. The big hall was full of roses and lilies. A red carpet was stretched out all the way. Among the flowers, there were lovely pictures of Mr. and Mrs. ire, all the way from their youth to middle-aged. Every picture seemed to record a story, a process, and at the end there was a family portrait. Victoria walked on the red carpet. With each step she took, her heart was bitter and heavy. This used to be the love, the future and the life she had longed for, but now it was like a broken picture with ano irreparable crack. "Mrs. ire, happy birthday! Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness and love!" Victoria greeted her. "Thank you," Mrs. ire replied. After giving her a gift and talking a while with Mrs. ire, Victoria walked to the side. When she saw someone she knew, she greeted them. After talking for a while, Victoria changed a ss of wine. Suddenly, a big palm patted her shoulder, "Hi, Kimmy!" Turning around, she saw a stranger in a suit and leather shoes, looking clean. "You are?" She asked.C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org "You don''t know me? Kimmy, you''re so forgetful. We met at the dinner partyst time! I''m Anthony''s friend, the general manager of Casterwich City Bank, Charlie Zellweger! I still remember your beauty, Miss As! It''s so unforgettable!" Hearing the name of Anthony, Victoria suddenly felt ufortable in her heart. Moreover he was so glib, so she disliked him even more! Sure enough, birds of a feather flock together! "I''m sorry! I still have something to do, I''m sorry I can''t keep youpany!" As soon as she turned around, the man grabbed her hand and said, "Hey, don''t go! What''s wrong?" Turning around, Victoria had yet to get rid of him when suddenly a bejeweled middle-aged woman rushed forward and pped them each and shouted, "Shameless thing! Using my money to feed a b*tch? B*tch, you are looking for death!" While shouting, the woman raised her hand again, and Victoria dodged instinctively and pped her back strongly. She shouted, "Watch your mouth! I''m not an old unwanted woman. Who cares about your kept man? I''m rich, and I don''t need anyone to feed me! In future, keep your eyes open and don''t me people around you!" Victoria was so angry that she was about to explode. With a straight face, she just squeezed past the crowd and then met with a pair of gloomy and captivating eyes at the entrance. Tre... Trevor, he''s here too? Chapter 527 Chapter 527 At this moment, Trevor stood in front of the door. His toned body was encased in a high-end customized ck suit. He exerted an elegant and noble feature as if he was the perfect sculpture. Next to him stood a tall and slender woman with dark red hair; she was a beauty. Such elegance radiated from her every movement. Her makeup was refined, and the corners of her eyes were peculiarly faintly red, which many people deemed unique. She was boldly dressed as her silver dress had a big deep V-cut up to her navel. Some silver hooks held her dress together, which made her absolutely stunning and attractive. Victoria froze for an instant and her whole face turned pale. Countless horrific scenes shed through her mind. The feeling of being sphemously desecrated by aggression and horrendous nightmares lingered in her head. Suddenly, her body began to teeter... "This devil! He''s a cruel and merciless devil!" She thought. She pierced her sharp fingernails into her palms. She wanted to turn around and leave immediately, but the moment her toes moved, she paused. "No, I shouldn''t!" It was impossible for her to avoid it for the rest of her life. She had to conquer this fear within her! Otherwise, she would''ve lived under Trevor''s shadow until her final days. "This is nothing! What does it matter anyways? I''ll just take it as I''ve been cheated on and that our rtionship has failed. It''s just bad luck. It''s nothing, I''m fine..." "It doesn''t matter. Isn''t this just a small issue?" She muttered to herself. She continuously clenched and loosen her fists until she settled down. Even from a distance, she was able to perceive Trevor''s passionate, proud and arrogant gaze; it was as if he was messing with his pet. From afar, he waited for her to express her frustration. He wanted to see how helpless she was, to mock her in front of everyone else... Their eyes met. Victoria wasn''t certain why it was possible, but she was able to sense his thoughts! "I won''t allow your filthy presence ruin my spirit and my body! What are you looking at?! I''ll prove to you that I''m better off without you!" She took several deep breaths before her chin rose slightly. She then turned away as proud as a peacock and unted her elegance. Despite what had happened, she still walked at a steady pace with extremely graceful steps. She wandered down the corridor then took a turn at the corner. After that, she immediately rushed into the bathroom and copsed on the toilet. Back in the hall, Trevor conveyed his blessings and gifts on behalf of his mother. He chatted with Mr. and Mrs. ire for a while before he spent some time with his friends. While they talked, he subconsciously looked at the direction where Victoria had disappeared from the corner of his eye. That day, he was here solely to help his mother run some errands. The reason he brought a woman here was just to be on the safe side. Frankly, he had no intention of staying for too long. However, he never expected a good performance to be presented as soon as he entered the house.C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org Trevor swirled his wine ss. At this moment, he no longer had any intention of excusing himself as early as nned. He took a sip of the wine and suddenly, the image of Victoria who proudly lifted her chin earlier had crossed his mind. He bit his lips and he slightly frowned. He was no longer interested in his surroundings. Instead, he ced down the wine ss in his hand. "Excuse me for a moment!" Victoria took ages to cool off in the bathroom. When she walked out, her cheeks were zing and her eyes were flushed red. The main reason she came in the first ce was because her old customers were here. Besides that, it was good for her to attend such a lively event. Secondly, the upper ss parties always gave her inspiration to be able to urately el grasp some popr and favo elements. She also had the chance to meet some new customers, yet she never expected to be unlucky on this day. She got herself into trouble before she could say anything. She stood in front of the sink and sshed some cold water over her reddened cheeks. She then puffed up her cheeks and said, "Why am I having such bad luck today?!" She wasn''t able to achieve anything at the party and she even encountered both of her biggest enemies! She met Anthony and his friend, and also that jerk. What an unfortunate day for her... She extended her hand and slit the running water twice. "Go to hell! Go to hell! Go to hell!" She condemned them to hell. She bit her lip and simmered down. After the tap was turned off, she touched up her makeup and redrew her lipstick. "There''s no need for me to remain here!" She decided that she would stay a while longer to show her respects to the party''s organizer before leaving. As soon as she left the bathroom, she heard a sarcastically demonic voice from behind. "Your taste in men hasn''t improved much, I see?" Right then, she ceased her movements as she was stunned. Her hand that was stroking her hair earlier had frozen in fear. "Trevor?" As expected, a ck figure emerged from the shadows in an instant, "It''s even worse than thest time!" His cold gaze sent chills down her spine. Deep down, he was surprised and shocked at the same time. She wore a simple high-waist ck dress. Both her corbone and her slender arms were exposed in her dress. Apanied by a silver belt, the short dressplimented her wless curves very well. The pair of ck heels that she''d worn wasn''t unobtrusive, but instead, it turned her into Pandora''s box; she was filled with an alluring mystery. She expected herself to be in the worst possible condition after she hadn''t seen. Trevor for days! Unlike her initial self, the current Victoria was calm, restrained and sharp, it was as if she was a reformed tady. On the other hand, she was still as dazzling as ever! In her mind, every word from his mouth was like a knife through her heart, it reminded her of her tragic and unbearable past. She gulped subconsciously and slowly raised her chin. She forced a smile over her face. "Trevor certainly can''t bepared to the second young master. The second young master has a good taste in women," she thought. She tilted her head and scoffed at him with a re. "Ha." "Is his taste in women any better? He called me ugly, but the woman he was with earlier seemed like a man. Every inch of her body was abnormal!" She told herself. What right did he have toment on her appearance? She was willing to be bullied by anyone except him! "You know me?" From her tone, it seemed like she already knew who he was, but she wasn''t trying to expose in front of everyone. At this moment, he was shocked. This woman was really one of a kind! "Who doesn''t recognize the famous Master Trevor of Casterwich City? Too bad he doesn''t have good taste in women." Chapter 528 Chapter 528 As she muttered, Victoria narrowed her eyes and smirked in response to his statement. She had a calm expression on her face while she provocatively spoke. "He''s gradually worsening!" Was Trevor''s taste in women any better than hers? From her point of view, his date was a skinny, broad-shouldered freak! "Isn''t he disgusted by her looks?" She thought to herself. Was he belittling her? There was no way she would let that happen! She forbade him from discrediting her and taking advantage of her for his own self-satisfaction! At this moment, she was enraged. She looked like a little kitten whose tail had been stepped on, her ws extended. "Is that so?" He muttered simrly, he then stepped forwards and pushed her against the wall. "I wonder... Is my taste better now?" That b*stard! He took advantage of his power to bully others! Scumbags really weren''t afraid of anything until they''re caught red-handed, but what was she afraid of now? Victoria was furious that Trevor had held her back against her own will. At first, she struggled to push him away, but she changed her mind the minute she raised her hand. Suddenly, she had her arms wrapped around his neck and she gave him a deviant gaze. "Master Trevor, do you want me? Do I satisfy ''your taste''?" Her disorientating looks, her sarcastic tone, and the meaning behind her words were clear. If she didn''t handle the situation appropriately then she would''ve met her demise. "What a smart woman!" Her eloquence and reaction caught him off guard again. He looked at her from head to toe and his eyes were fixed on her attractive face. He was in a trance for a moment. Frankly, he disliked kissing women. What happenedst time was merely his impulse! Unknowingly, he didn''t hate the sensation of her lips and teeth. He still remembered the feeling of her kiss, it was still fresh in his memories. He had seen all the beauty the world could''ve offered! He even metdies who were prettier and sexier than her before! Yet it was so strange, she was capable of easily arousing his senses! Victoria, the woman whom Trevor hated the most, hadshed out. However, her beauty at this moment was irresistible, it drove him crazy. He lowered his head in response to the situation, but she didn''t back down. "Trying to take advantage of me, aren''t you? You b*stard, I''ll bite you to death!"C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org Although they were fighting at the corner of the corridor, yet they seemed like a couple who were quarreling over their rtionship. Several passersby who noticed themotion quickly rushed back into the bathroom. His sensations werepletely aroused by Victoria; a mere kiss could not satisfy him at this point. His eyes inadvertently turned to her chest. A mysterious-looking tattoo of a ck phoenix tail was visible on her chest. Suddenly, he stopped moving. "What is this?" Why couldn''t he recall there being a tattoo on her chest? "Stop looking at me! Don''t you know about it?" She red at him menacingly. Unexpectedly, she was taken aback. "Your eyes?" Why were his eyes ck? Previously, she was certain that his eyes had an unusual blue-ck color. Was it because of the lightning or was she too nervous thest time? Did her eyes deceive her? What was the meaning behind his words earlier? At first, she was just a little confused, but she gradually became dizzier by the thought of it. "Then who was the man who took her chastity?" She thought. When she came to her senses, his gaze was focused on her bright lips and his heart started to race rapidly. She was gorgeous! Her face was delicate; she had delicate features and her big round eyes were alluring. Complimented by her eyelids, her big round eyes also had an irresistible charm. With the thick curly eyshes, she looked like an enchanting princess! Her beauty was irresistible, he lowered his head again for another kiss. "Kimmy?" .ne Even though Victoria held a secret spot in his heart, yet Trevor still couldn''t remember her name! It was the first time she heard him shouting his own name, but it was somewhat soothing to the ear. She hated herself knowing that she had enjoyed his kisses. "This rascal has a charming voice!" She thought. She pursed her lips and stared at him, no words came out of her mouth. Why was he looking at her that way? Did he not recognize her? He said he didn''t know her, yet he wasn''t hesitant to talk bad about her behind her back. What could she possibly have done that made him like this? At that moment, he suddenly remembered that he''d worn contact lenses. He said, "You''re very clean!" How could he forget that he was the he one who had taken her chastity? Speaking of which, everyone knew about the Clements family''s special genes. It didn''t matter if it was a close rtive or a distant stranger. Anyone who paid a little attention to their family would''ve known about it. Besides, it wasn''t a secret that they had hid from the world, but they also wouldn''t announce it intentionally! If someone had asked, they would''ve been d to exin. No wonder she recognized him! She was obviously putting on an act earlier. His actions had crossed her boundary! Noticing how her ears turned red, Trevor was more certain of his hunch. She had no experience at all! Victoria''s astonishing, fearless and misleading reaction earlier must''ve all been an act constructed by her Perhaps, it was done on purpose to deliberately disgust him! After all, it wasmon for men to experience love at first sight! Despite this, men actually valued long-term dedicated rtionships over love at first sight. True eternal love was the treasure they sought for. Therefore, men were naturally selfish from birth. None of them would want a lustful woman. Women were sacred treasures to them, so it was important to be the first for all men. This was a man''s true weakness! He couldn''t help himself either! The only difference between men was their level of eptance. She was indeed an interesting woman. She was definitely the thorn among roses when it came to a situation like this. She was neither begging him nor retaliating. As soon as he moved his hand, she immediately pushed him away. She warned, "Don''te any closer!" In an instant, his eyes were filled with joy. All he wanted to do was to help her wipe off her smeared lipstick!" In the corridor, both their eyes met while music was ying. They were so invested in fighting and quarreling that none of them had noticed the nearing footsteps. Never before had Trevor been aroused by a woman. When he was about to ask for her name, suddenly a woman''s loud voice interrupted him. "Ah! I''m sorry, I''m sorry..." "You''re... Designer As?" "Vic... Victoria?" Master Trevor was shocked. What did this mean? What? Victoria? She was the Victoria As? At this moment, everything seemed to be still as they stared at each other. In a sh, their eyes were filled with unbelievable surprise... Chapter 529 Chapter 529 In the corner of the corridor stood Mrs. ire and a young girl. Trevor followed their gazes and his gaze fell on the woman who was straightening herself awkwardly. The shock in his eyes was self-evident. Didn''t Anthony call her Kimmy? Was she Victoria, the daughter of his mother''s best friend? The preferred daughter-inw candidate for the Clements family, whom Trevor had been refused to go on a blind date with? Did she share the same name coincidentally or... For a very long time, Trevor could only stare wide-eyed while his mind went nk. Mrs. ire and her niece, Judith were seemingly dazed as well. They stared at the both of them and Mrs. ire asked in a surprised tone, "Trevor, are you... dating Designer As?" Judith had met Victoria a couple of times, so they were familiar with each other. At that moment, Judith stared at the two back and forth in utter surprise. Judith remembered seeing Victoria together with Anthony a while back. Therefore the current sight of Trevor and Victoria gave her the shock of her life. Victoria felt embarrassed and frustrated. Right then, Trevor reached out and took her in his arms. "Excuse us! My fiancee and I were having an argument!" "Victoria, isn''t your boyfriend..." However, as soon as Judith spoke, Mrs. ire tugged her away quickly and replied, "So that''s what happened! Okay, we''d better excuse ourselves now." Mrs. ire dragged Judith away. The two left the scene quickly and went into the washroom. Victoria gave Trevor a sidelong nce. She was about to shake off his hand when Trevor grabbed her at the wrist. When he spoke again, Trevor''s attitude was no longer flirtatious, instead he sounded extremely cold. "We need to talk!" "I have nothing to say to you!" Victoria replied. She struggled to free her wrist from his clutches to avoid further embarrassment. Victoria was desperate to leave as she continued to struggle from Trevor''s grip. However, Trevor pushed her against the wall. The next minute, he grabbed her boobs and fondled them casually. "Do you want to talk or make love with me right here?" Victoria''s face turned red, she was flustered. "Trevor!" The next thing she knew, Trevor squeezed her breast again, making her moan inadvertently. They were out in public, so Victoria had no choice but to protest. "Let''s talk! Let''s talk!" Almost immediately, Trevor straightened himself and held her hand. This time, their fingers intertwined. In an instant, he seemed like apletely different person, he wasn''t the frivolous child he was moments ago. As she tugged at her swaying dress, Victoria couldn''t help but nced at Trevor from the corner of her eyes. He seemed like Prince Charming for some reason! He was a tall man with a cold and strikingly handsome face, well-dressed in his tailored suit. He had the aura of a king, especially when he held her dainty hand in his. It gave Victoria a sense of security. A gentle tug from Trevor''s hand brought Victoria back to her senses. As she stared after his stronglooking back, she knocked herself in the head with her other hand for a quick reality check. "This must be an illusion! Why do I feel safe with him? I think I''m going crazy, he''s nothing but a pathetic pervert! I would definitely sue him if it wasn''t for his family''s authority..." However, who would have believed that a yboy like Trevor, who was rich enough to reign an entire country and had such gorgeous appearance to get all the women he had wanted, would force her to... If Victoria were to really call the police, they honestly would''ve regarded her as a "mental" or crazy woman. She would have been regarded as trying to ckmail Trevor for failing to attain his love instead of being harassed by Trevor. Frankly, even she thought it was reasonable! On that day, the ce was swarmed with his people. Besides the fact that nobody would believe Anthony being Victoria''s boyfriend, she too shouldn''t have high hopes even if he had chosen to give up at that moment. He had ruined her entire life, and she hated him to death! If it wasn''t illegal to use a knife in public, she would''ve cut him into pieces right that instant! However, this reality was cruel and unfair. She couldn''t do anything to him. The As family might be able topete a little with the Clements family, but they definitely stand a chance at winning. Moreover, the four young masters of Casterwich City were in the same boat, and it is said that Willy had a dark past. As for the Clements family, although she wasn''t certain whether it was true or not, there were rumors that they had power in the underground too! Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Victoria hated the Clements to the core, but her own family was more important to her. She needed to hang on and not cause any troubles to her family. In a short period of time, all kinds of thoughts flew across her mind while she was being dragged along by Trevor. When they arrived at the main entrance to the banquet hall, a figure appeared. "Master Trevor? Who is she?" A woman''s voice could be heard. Victoria came to her senses and saw Trevor''s date standing at the entrance. She red at Victoria angrily, as if Victoria had interrupted her date with Trevor. Victoria couldn''t bring herself to look up, instead she pulled her hand back. After all, she wasn''t Trevor''s date in the first ce. However, the next second, Trevor tightened his grip on Victoria further, so tight she could feel pain. ncing sideways, she noticed Trevor frowning annoyingly. "Are you questioning me?" At that, the woman''s expression sank, yet she forced a smile. "I dare not... Master Trevor, President Harris was requesting for you earlier, he wanted to discuss... filming a movie with you!" The woman was trembling in fear. She was obviously afraid that Trevor would be furious. "Noted. You can do whatever you want today!" After saying that, Trevor dragged Victoria by the hand and brought her into the elevator in the opposite direction. Victoria could sense a menacing stare behind her even without turning back. This man was a troublemaker!Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! It wasn''t until Victoria was dragged upstairs when she realized what Trevor had whispered in a waiter''s ear earlier on. He must''ve told the waiter to book a room for him! As soon as they got out of the elevator, she panicked and held onto the elevator door. Victoria didn''t want toply with Trevor''s idea. "Stop pulling me, I don''t want to follow you! If you want to talk, then let''s do it outside!" Trevor thought the sly Victoria was trying to manipte him with her words again! Trevor forcefully pulled her out of the elevator, yet Victoria simply squatted down and held her stomach. "My stomach hurts! I have to go to the hospital. Ouch, it hurts..." Victoria wailed. "Stop shouting! Do you want me to strip you naked right here so I can inspect your body properly?" When she noticed his devilish gaze, Victoria kept quiet immediately. Her crimson lips were sealed tight. Trevor was still holding her hand while she squatted on the ground like a child throwing a tantrum. She did not move nor make a sound! Trevor tried to pull her up twice, but failed on both asions. "Get up, don''t make me say this the third time! You''re clearly aware that I can do anything right?!" When he threw his spiteful stare at her, Victoria was stunned momentarily. Eventually, she got up, but appeared visibly hurt by his actions. It was the truth, there was nothing worse than her situation! Trevor was the devil who disguised himself as an angel He was ruthless and vicious Who in their right minds could do such a thing? Even e normal human being would''ve been more considerate. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Trevor''s heart ached as he realized something in that instant. He stepped forward and wrapped his arms around Victoria''s waist. "I''m not going to do anything to you..." he said gently. Chapter 530 Chapter 530 Victoria found it hard to believe the words that he''d just said, she merely stared at him for a good three seconds. It was then, a waiter arrived and handed the key card over to Trevor. Shortly, both Victoria and Trevor entered the executive suite. Trevor locked the room''s door right after they entered. Holding the key card in his hand, he then released Victoria''s hand, turned around and walked towards the water dispenser in the room. He poured himself a ss of water and proceeded to drink it up in a single gulp. Afterwards, he sat down on the bed. Victoria remained standing at the door, maintaining her distance away from him as she looked at him vigntly. "Why are you still standing there? Are you afraid of me?" Trevor raised the key card in his hand and said, "I have the key card so you''re trapped inside here with me for now." Could she really escape from this room if he were to do something indecent to her? Victoria was well-aware of her current situation. Since the door was locked, then leaving wasn''t an option. However, Victoria still felt like she had to keep a distance to avoid anything from happening. She walked very slowly to the chair beside the coffee table. Then, she adjusted the hem of her dress and sat down promptly. Sitting at the edge of the bed, Trevor''s gaze followed her every move. He was feeling slightly light-headed. Victoria had a dignified and elegantposure in her every move. She was also polite every time she spoke. After all, she was a designer with a good fashion taste, and she must''ve gone through proper education!Property ? of N?velDrama.Org. Victoria''s personality and appearance fulfilled the image his mother had described. She was born into a good family, beautiful and outstanding. She was also both virtuous and gentle! Although thest requirement had yet to be tested. However, Victoria was indeed a good woman who knew her ce. She also had the temperament of a youngdy from a respectable family! However, if this woman was Victoria, then who was the one he met in the hotel previously? Suddenly, Trevor''s memories of that day came rushing back. At that time, he was out to meet an old friend who hade to Casterwich City. They had arranged for dinner together. However, Trevor waste because something came up. That day was either a weekend or a holiday. When he arrived at the hotel, it was already packed with people. Midway through, he went out to personally get a gift for his friend and to also check on it. When he was returning to his table, Trevor clearly heard a waiter yell "Miss As". At the same time, on the first floor of the restaurant, a beautifuldy got up and shouted, "Victoria!" Back then, Trevor''s mother had constantly nagged him about arranging a blind date for him. Although he hadn''t seen her face before, yet he was well- aware of her name. It was also because of that voice that his gaze turned towards the woman. Until then, he could still recall the woman''s dressing and appearance. First off, her chubby body wasparable to a man''s. Her dress was branded and she had expensive jewelry on her. It was clear that she came from a wealthy family, but she had a dark, unattractiveplexion. Compared to her friend who waved at her, the so-called Victoria was twice the size and loud. Even from a distance, Trevor could hear hermenting about another woman''s looks. Subconsciously, Trevor assumed her to be a designer. Moreover, he heard the name ''Victoria'' being called multiple times during the brief moment he was there. Trevor inquired a waiter nearby who then replied to him, "She seems to be the daughter of the As family, a designer." It was then he came to his conclusion that she was his blind date. Although Trevor wasn''t judging her by her looks, she honestly wasn''t the most appealing woman to him. Her unsightly figure and body odor were enough to make him nauseous! In addition to that, it was many years ago when Trevor''s mother first met her. Therefore, to him, his mother''s words were not reliable. Having that first impression, he was very reluctant to go on a blind date with her. In Trevor''s impression, Victoria''s image had always been what his mother had described. Therefore, this begged the real question. Who was this Victoria before him? Was she the woman that Trevor''s mother was actually referring to? No wonder she seemed very familiar when he first saw her? Could it be because he had seen her photos before? For a long period of time, the both of them did not make a single move. Frankly, Victoria had her own doubts about him. Judging from his look, it seemed that Trevor had no idea who she actually was. Never in Victoria''s life had she offended him before, so why did he nder her behind her back? Victoria''s mother made quite the effort to bring her and Trevor together! However deep down, Victoria wasn''t very fond of his yboy image. Therefore she wasn''t willing to go on a date with him. Coincidentally, they happened to cross each other''s path in the corridor during an event. He had stood in the corner and seemed to be making a phone call to a friend. His voice was loud, full of anger and disdain. She could clearly remember What he had said. "... I''lle over at night, bring me a better one!" It seemed like he was going to the club in search of a femalepanion. His next words were about Victoria, "Dark, ugly, fat, and shameless. She''s a boar pretending to be a princess. Even if all other women ceased to exist, I still wouldn''t have her..." After Victoria heard those words, she felt disgusted by him. Why would she go on a blind date with a yboy who disliked her? However, Trevor''s silence disyed a change in his attitude. Now that Victoria thought about it, her heart went through a rollercoaster of emotions. "Maybe there was a chance that he could have recognized me that day, or if he hadn''t worn that mask, I would have recognized him... Perhaps, for the sake of the elders, that tragedy could''ve been avoided.." Unfortunately, he''d worn a mask on that day, so Trevor was unrecognizable to Victoria and neither did he recognize her. Destiny had yed a joke on them. He was also her high school sweetheart, §Ö§Ù who used to call her "Kimmy" instead of "Victoria". In the past, Victoria felt that the nickname was nostalgic, and represented her fond memories with Anthony. She adored it when he called her "Kimmy" because it seemed that she mattered to him. However, presently...hmph! A bitter smile appeared on the corner of her lips. Victoria was utterly speechless at that moment. This nickname was the cause of the misunderstanding and tragedy between them. Had she known about that, then she would''ve definitely gone on a date with him just so she could embarrass him! As they looked at each other, Trevor''s sight fell upon her graceful figure once again. If he had known the true Victoria, then he wouldn''t have hesitated to go on a blind date with her. For the first time in his entire life, Trevor was out of control over a woman. It was the first time for him to force himself on a woman! It was also the first time that he treated a woman differently. He had thought about her over and over again. The woman he was so crazy about earlier turned out to be someone who was meant to be his all along. God must''ve been messing with him! Uncertain of how long time had passed, Trevor finally asked, "Who are you? What''s your name?" Chapter 531 Chapter 531 Was she the actual Victoria As? As soon as he spoke, Trevor suddenly realized. "It should be! It must be! Otherwise, how did she know the answer before he was even done with his sentence?" Trevor told himself. That day at the festival, he had purposely worn a mask to keep his identity a secret and avoid any trouble! Yet, she clearly knew that it was him. All of a sudden, Trevor finally figured it out. She must''ve recognized him by his eyes!C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org "Why''d you ask if you already knew it was me?" Victoria retorted. While she muttered, Victoria was still trying to figure out how to escape from Trevor''s clutches. Trevor squinted his eyes as he looked at her. He wasn''tfortable with the distance between them, so he extended his hand and said. "Get over here!" Victoria leaned backwards subconsciously. She also pursed her lips tightly to indicate her refusal to his offer. "What else do you want from me?" she thought. In a blink of an eye, Trevor had already stood up. At the same time, Victoria shouted with her eyes closed, "Don''te any closer! If you have something to say, just say it! I can hear you..." Trevor grabbed her wrist before she could say anything else. Instantaneously, Victoria felt his warm breath on her lips. "I can''t hear you! There''s something wrong with my ears!" Trevor whispered. After he said that, Trevor nced around the room briefly. He noticed a sofa nearby and dragged her towards it. Trevor thought that it was necessary for him to take action rather than listen to her nonsense. "Trevor, didn''t you promise not to do anything to me earlier? Are you going against your own word?" Victoria thought that he was about to drag her onto the bed, so she instinctively curled into a ball and squatted down immediately. Her other hand started to scratch his hand as she tried to struggle her way out of his grasp. Trevor dragged her forcefully and picked her up. "Are you a wild cat?" "Can''t you be a good girl just for a while?" he thought in his heart. As soon as he said that, Victoria bit his neck hard. The immense pain struck him immediately, followed by a pungent smell of blood. "Ouch!" That goddam woman bit him. With a groan, Trevor released her right away. Victoria seized the opportunity and leaped away from him. Then she turned around and ran towards the door. In the spur of the moment, Trevor managed to grab onto a corner of her dress. As he pulled onto her dress with brute force, he identally tore the thincy hem of Victoria''s ck dress. In an instant, half of her shoulder was exposed. "Victoria, stop!" "Ah.." Victoria covered her chest swiftly with the remainders of her torn dress. Trevor was stunned for a moment. Then, he quickly wrapped one of his arms around her back. Both of them were panting heavily. "Let go of me!" Victoria shouted. "Quit trying to escape!" Trevor warned. Trevor''s neck was still in pain. He was also irritated by her impetuous actions. He lowered his head and kissed her on the shoulder, leaving a visible hickey on it. The situation had turned intense, but the more she struggled, the more restless Trevor was. "Let go of me! I said let go of me!" Victoria did not stop struggling but kept stepping on his feet and kicking him non-stop. Seeing how disobedient she was, Trevor squinted his eyes then lifted her legs and removed her heels, then kicked them aside swiftly. After that he proceeded to tear several parts of her dress, damaging the zipper along the way. After doing that, Trevor withdrew his hands promptly. If it wasn''t for the belt on her waist, her whole dress would''ve fallen off at that moment. "Ah..." Victoria screamed and hugged herself as she squatted down. She was so angry that her eyes were flushed red. "You''re a bandit, a hooligan, an a**hole!" "Aren''t you trying to escape? You can try and run all you want! Don''t you like biting people? Come on, keep biting me then!" This was absurd, Victoria needed to be taught a lesson! "I''ll punish you if you keep doing this!" Trevor was furious. The atmosphere in the room had turned intense. Victoria was on the floor, her dress torn and she had no way to cover her body properly. She pursed her lips, feeling wronged and angry at the same time! "You really have the audacity to do whatever you please, don''t you? How dare you retaliate in a situation like this! Do you bite anyone you see?" "Do you think no one can take you on?" Trevor continued. Recalling the previous dangerous situation where she had risked her life for Anthony, Trevor was mad. Didn''t she know of the danger she was in? At that moment, he was fuming in anger! Victoria was lucky that Trevor wasn''t an unscrupulous b*stard thest time she met him. Otherwise, he dared not think about the consequences. It was obvious she did not learn from her past encounter either. Victoria buried her face in herps. Her face had turned pale and she was biting her lips. "Cat got your tongue? Say something!" Trevor yelled as he watched Victoria curled up into a ball miserably on the floor. Her clothes were tattered and her fragile body was exposed. She seemed like a wounded kitten, innocent and helpless. Trevor was ovee by a sense of remorse. He suddenly had a strong desire to protect her instead. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Trevor took off his suit jacket and draped it around her, he said in a soft and gentle voice, "Can we end this now?" Victoria pouted as she continued to bury her face on herps. Next, she felt a big gentle palm stroking her hair. She trembled slightly, as warmth swept over her body. "Come on, get up! The floor''s too cold." Trevor helped Victoria up slowly. This time, Victoria did not move nor made a sound. He put her down on the bed, then he picked up the bedsheet to wipe her feet before putting her shoes on for her. Victoria was dumbfounded by his actions. She curled her toes. She nced at him timidly from the corner of her eyes, then spotted Trevor drag a chair over and sat down in front of her. "Aren''t you Victoria? Why did Anthony call you Kimmy then? Is that your nickname?" Trevor asked. Such an intimate nickname indicated their affectionate rtionship: To what extent was their rtionship for her to act smet courageously for Anthony? Didn''t Trevor''s mom mention that Victoria just got into a rtionship recently? "My original name was Kimberly, Iter changed my name to Victoria!" "So I assume that you and Anthony have known each other for a long time?" Victoria''s face turned pale instantaneously. She looked away to avoid eye contact with Trevor. Trevor pinched her chin and turned her head towards him. "What''s wrong? Can''t I mention his name? Do you feel ufortable when I bring Anthony''s name up?" Was she still thinking about that wimp? Brushing off his hand, Victoria red at him. "It''s none of your business!" Right then, Trevor pulled Victoria towards him. He fixed her on hisp and held her in his arms. "How does this not concern me? Don''t forget Victoria, you''re my woman! You should''ve been... mine!" He tightened his embrace without realizing it. As fate would have it, he was merely iming back what was rightfully his! Chapter 532 Chapter 532 Never could he have expected that the woman whom he desired so badly belonged to him all along! At that moment, Trevor''s heart was filled with joy and satisfaction as he kissed Victoria''s forehead. "What a beauty! I can''t believe I almost threw away my chances with her..." Trevor told himself. On the contrary, Victoria felt the exact opposite about him! As she red at him, Victoria sensed nothing but hatred that was deeply buried in her heart. Her screams were stuck in her throat and he pinched her own thigh to keep herself sane. She absolutely despised a man like Trevor. Even if every other mam ceased to exist, she was more inclined to convert into a nun than be with a scumbag like him! She hated the fact that her body and soul were tainted with his filth! She wouldn''t forgive him for the rest of her life! Deep down Victoria was fuming with rage, but she kept quiet on the outside. That confrontation with Trevor had taught her countless things about him. It was useless to retaliate against him, and Victoria finally understood after two incidents. As expected, Trevor caught her gnashing her teeth. He was amused by how silent she was although she was also furious. He extended his hand and poked Victoria''s nose affectionately, something that he wouldn''t do on a regr basis. "It''s impossible for you to escape now, you''re destined to be mine forever!" He turned around and pinched her chin with his slightly rough fingertips. "You''ve piqued my interest Victoria! Would you be mine?" Victoria''s eyes were wide open. She was utterly disgusted by the consoling tone of his words. She tilted her upwards and red at Trevor menacingly. "You''re already surrounded by many women, Master Trevor, so how could I possibly have a ce in your heart? Besides, a gentleman does not take advantage of other people and I already have a lover!" It was the ugly truth. Trevor was no doubt a dirtbag, ascivious b*stard who constantly broke his promise and went against his words! Victoria cursed at him continuously in her heart, she was utterly annoyed. How could a person be so arrogant and reckless at the same time? He should''ve been struck by lightning! "A lover?" Was she referring to that wimp? That wimp couldn''t even protect her at all, he was worthless! Trevor''s anger welled up in his chest, suddenly he slipped his hand behind Victoria''s head and brought her forwards. "Forget about him!" Victoria burst into anger, "It''s impossible for me to forget about him just like that. What we had was unforgettable!" Victoria hated him for ruining her love and dreams. Forgetting about those moments was out of the question. If Victoria had the chance, she would''ve ended his life mercilessly! In an instant, Trevor was agitated by her words. He lowered his head and kissed her luscious lips as he said, "Then let me help you forget..." How could Victoria possibly forget about Anthony? He was her first love after all! The suit that was draped over Victoria''s body gradually slipped as they kissed. Trevor fondled her body aggressively with his hand while Victoriay still like a corpse. At the same time, the hatred in her heart grew like a wildfire, burning vigorously. Just as Trevor was beginning to undress her, a cold voice echoed. "Are you forcing yourself on me again?" A t tone filled with nothing but hopelessness. Trevor''s enthusiasm diminished right away. He noticed the hollowness in Victoria''s eyes and the strong hatred that was shing in them. Victoria pulled her dress down nonchntly, but Trevor could seethe tears welling in her eyes. Only then did he realize the pain that he had caused her thest time. Trevor grabbed Victoria''s hands then pulled up her dress and draped the suit around her again before he embraced her delicate body. "I''m so sorry. I''ll never do it again!" Such deep words held so much meaning behind it. On one hand, it conveyed his apology; on the other hand, it disyed his promise for the future. The next time, he promised himself to make her happy. Trevor kept Victoria in his arms for quite a while before he called someone to bring in some clothes for her. In the bathroom, Victoria changed into a red dress. Noticing how the dress outlined the curves of her body perfectly, a smile appeared on Victoria''s face, she knew it must''ve been tailor-made for her. Indeed a yboy, he could even figure out the right size for her dress?This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. Trevor had put on his suit jacket when Victoria stepped out of the bathroom. He looked up inadvertently and spotted ady who was nobly dressed in red. This pleasant sight took his breath away once again. Victoria''s natural fairplexion made her seem absolutely stunning in the red dress, it was clearly suited for her! After a single nce at her from head to toe, Trevor wrapped his arm around her waist and said, "I''ll take you home!" Just as Victoria was about to turn down his offer, she felt a restraining forceing from her waist immediately. Obviously, she wasn''t allowed to refuse Trevor''s offer even if she wanted to. She swallowed back her words instantly. "Fine!" Victoria was inclined to ept his offer as long as it didn''t piss him off. After all, Trevor''s offer favored her anyway. Trevor had his arms wrapped around her waist throughout the entire journey. Victoria peeped at him by the corner of her eyes ever so frequently. He was as cold as ice, very much composed as if he was unfazed by the world! Trevor was one of a kind, he wasn the same as any other man. If Victoria hadn''t encountered him, she would''ve wondered dithe was as notorious as the rumors said he was. After they got in the car, Trevor helped buckle her seat belt and asked, "Where do you live?" "Aria Heart Garden!" Trevor nced at Victoria before he started the car. Throughout the journey, not much was said between the two of them, but they never stop peeping at each other along the way. What sort of man was Trevor? Trevor was clearly an unscrupulous l man, yet why was he so good looking? Victoria was gradually convinced that he was simply aplicated and confusing man, just like the first time she saw him ying the role as ss monitor, he was like a demigod! "In short, Trevor''s a dangerous and terrible man!" Victoria came to such a conclusion before they''d reached their destination It wasn''t until a warm sensation struck her then only she came to her senses. She noticed that the car had stopped at the main entrance of Aria Heart Garden. At that moment, a magnified handsome face appeared in front of her. "You''ve been peeking at me the whole journey, why don''t you have a proper look now?" Victoria shoved him away abruptly then turned around and unfastened her seat belt. "Don''t fool yourself Trevor, I was just afraid that I might die because you''re drunk driving. Why wasn''t there any traffic officer on the way? Ugh..." Victoria turned around quickly and unlocked the door as she was eager to escape from his clutches. The next thing she knew, Trevor grabbed her wrist and dragged her back. "Which is your block?" "What else do you want from me?" Her heart skipped a beat. Victoria was extremely anxious until all the hair on her arms stood up. "He doesn''t know that I''ve lied to him, does he?" Victoria thought. As a matter of fact, she actually resided at a high-end residential area behind Aria Heart Garden, known as the Green Lux Garden. "Which block is it?" Trevor tightened his grip as he repeated the question. Seeing that there was no way to hide it from him, Victoria said vaguely, "No. 7!" Shortly, Trevor loosened his grip and almost instantly, Victoria got out of the car as fast as she could. However, after only a few steps, she felt an arm wrapped around her slender waist. "I''ll walk you to your unit." Chapter 533 Chapter 533 Feeling annoyed, Victoria stamped her feet in frustration and lowered her head while gnashing her teeth. She pulled at her dress angrily. "Oh, no! This dress and the high heels are a nuisance, it''s impossible for me to run in them!" Victoria muttered in her heart. With a single nce, Trevor saw through her entire scheme while he cackled, "You should me yourself for not having long legs! Besides, no matter how cunning a rabbit is, it has only short legs, it can''t possibly outrun a wolf!" Victoria red at Trevor, then snorted and rolled her eyes. "That''s because the rabbit is kind and isn''t as heartless as the wolf!" Wasn''t he aware that he was filled with malicious intentions, exactly like a wolf? Once again, Trevor was amused by her reply. He couldn''t resist his urge and lowered his head to kiss her on the lips. He smirked like a young boy who was in love! Victoria''s face reddened. She almost lost her mind. Sure enough, it was hard to change someone''s character and this yboy couldn''t even restrain himself even for a bit. Could he just behave! Victoria stared at him menacingly and was about to blow a gasket when out of a sudden, Trevor draped his coat over her. Victoria felt the strange warmth and domineering temperament of a man, like she was being cared for at the moment. Instantaneously, her anger subsided. Trevor gently wrapped the coat around her, then hugged her again and said, "Let''s go!" Perhaps he wasn''t as awful as he seemed to be. Out of the blue, a shocking thought shed across Victoria''s mind while they were walking. "What''s going on? This b*stard is clearly a hooligan. Why am I harbouring feelings towards him?" It must have been the cold windy night, causing her to have those crazy thoughts! Trevor''s arm was wrapped around Victoria''s waist the whole time. As they were about to enter Aria Heart Garden, Victoria suddenly stopped and pointed to a side road. Looking in that direction, Trevor frowned slightly and asked, "Where on Earth do you live?" "This way, we''re close by!" she spoke in an ambiguous way to avoid his question. The path would lead them to the back door of the Green Lux Garden. To Victoria, it wasn''t an issue if she''d entered through the front or the back entrance. Trevor scrutinized Victoria for a moment before he marched along. When they arrived at the back alley of the Green Lux Garden, Trevor suddenly realized something. He squinted his eyes and muttered, "Green Lux Garden?" His question was filled with a slight hint of certainty, but Victoria merely kept quiet about it. Just as she was about to remove his coat, Trevor stopped her. Victoria understood the meaning of his reaction. He wanted to walk her in personally! Trevor was utterly persistent! If Victoria had known that from the very beginning, she would''ve given him an excuse to avoid the present situation. They strolled in like a couple after they greeted the doorman. While walking, Trevor suddenly turned to Victoria. "Why do you live here?" he asked. The As family owned a mansion in Casterwich City! Although the Green Lux Garden was a high-end residential area, its residents were mostly senior executives or the managers. It was iparable to a vi''s standard. The Green Lux Garden''s vi was located at the city''s center! Was it because of Anthony again? "What''s wrong with living here?" Victoria came to a halt and said, "Okay, we''re here!" She then took off the coat and returned it to Trevor. Victoria opened her mouth and was about to thank him, but no words came out of it, instead there was something strange that shed across her eyes. Trevor ced the coat over his arm upon receiving it, then proceeded to hook his other arm around Victoria. He lowered his head, his lips pressed onto her red and luscious lips, and gave her a passionate kiss. Victoria''s breath was hitched as Trevor pulled her closer to his chest. She was on the verge of exploding. "This b*stard. Here I thought I have just changed my impression of him, yet there he goes again!" she cursed silently. Son of a b*tch! Victoria shoved Trevor aside and her push also made her stumble back two steps. She was furious and was about to dash out in anger when something red shed across her eyes. She turned around and saw Anthony, standing in a dazed Right then, he had a bunch of red roses in his hand. Right away, Victoria''s mind went nk on the spot, her anger faded. She thought to herself, "Why is he here again?" It was aplicated feeling inside of her that was inexplicable. Stepping forwards, Trevor wrapped his arm around her waist again then stood in between Anthony and Victoria. "Let''s go! It''s time to go home!" Trevor spoke in a low and gentle tone, but Victoria was able to perceive his true feelings by his tremendous grip around her waist. It was different from earlierand it was much stronger than any other moments! In that instant, she finally understood the meaning behind his kiss! Without saying a word, she turned around and walked towards the corridor. If there was anyone else in this world that she hated besides Trevor, then it would undoubtedly be Anthony! Victoria''s sharp fingernails pierced into her palms as she clenched into a fist. She was tongue-tied, and a slight sense of destion enveloped her. Upstairs, Trevor followed after her until they reached her unit. She took out the key and said abruptly, "This is it! You can leave now." "Well, unlock the door then!" Trevor''s words were short and concise, it sounded like an order. Victoria was speechless for a moment. What else did he want from her? Did he need to verify anything? Why was he such a nuisance? Victoria keyed in the passcode and unlocked the door as quickly as she could. There was a ticking sound and the door clicked open. However, before she couldprehend the situation, Trevor had already strode in. "Hey, what do you think you''re doing?! You can''t just barge in someone''s house like that!" The As family''s mansion had been vacant since Victoria''s parents left long ago She wasn''t comfortable living alone in such a big and empty mansion, so she chose to live in the apartment she had bought. She had hired maids to clean the mansion in case her parents returned for a visit. After all, this apartment of hers wasn''t small either. It was a double-storey apartment and she had more than enough space for herself. Content After he entered the unit, Trevor nced around before he proceeded to the second floor and ran straight to the bedroom. Victoria had no choice but to chase after him, she was visibly annoyed. Her bedroom was huge and it was painted a simple but elegant blue and white color. The room wasn''t the typical princessy type, instead t had a Mediterranean style. It was clean and minimalistic. There was a huge doll upying one side of the huge bed. On the sofa, there were also other plush toys, depicting a typical girl''s bedroom. Content However, Trevor wasn''t against it. He adored the aura that came from this innocent woman. There wasn''t a single trace of a man at all. Obviously, she lived here alone and no other man had been there before! Noticing how Trevor''s attention was diverted towards the wardrobe at the corner, Victoria spread out her arms immediately and blocked his way. "Trevor, are you done yet? You have trampled all over my house! You should leave now, you aren''t weed here anyways!" Unfazed by her words, Trevor continued to walk towards the wardrobe. Victoria held him back and retorted, "What the hell do you think you''re doing?! This is my home!"Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! "It''s mine too from now on!" What? Had he no shame at all? Chapter 534 Chapter 534 Victoria had met numerous shameless people before, but none of them were as shameless as Trevor! Victoria was so angry that she shrieked on the inside. Trevor walked past her and opened her wardrobe. His rough palm stroked through the rows of colorful clothes and stopped at a ck silk ribbon pajamas. A hint of yfulness shed across his eyes. Noticing the faint marks on the ground and Trevor''s little frivolous actions, Victoria''s face and ears instantly turned red. She was a step closer to losing her mind, yet she wasn''t certain if she was angry or shy! Trevor finally felt assured. When he turned around, he saw Victoria staring at him through gritted teeth, as if she wanted to rip him to pieces. He didn''t feel what he did was wrong. He walked back to her side and pinched her red cheeks, then said, "You are my woman. I will not allow anyone to touch you. If you go against this rule..." Trevor was serious. It was his warning. Victoria was so furious that she was lost for words. When did she be his woman? Victoria was on the verge of bursting. She pushed his hands away, then took a pair of disposable slippers from the wardrobe and threw them on the ground. "Change into these!" she shouted. After that, Victoria pulled her hair then turned around and went into the bathroom to change into lounge wear. Her utmost pet peeve was a dirty bedroom, she absolutely despised it. When she walked out of the bathroom, Victoria picked up a clean mop and started mopping her bedroom. After mopping each section, she would wipe the floor once more with a fresh rag. Trevor was taken aback when he saw that. "Victoria can''t stand untidiness, can she?" Trevor stood still throughout the entire cleaning process and did not move the slightest. Victoria was apletely different person when she was busy cleaning. She wasn''t soft and gentle at all, she even kneeled down when she was mopping the floor, she seemed very lively and energetic. In an instant, Trevor felt nothing but warmth in his heart. The sight of Victoria projected a beautiful scene in his mind. There was a yful child running around the house with a graceful woman chasing after him. The woman wasughing and scolding the child while she was mopping the floor... At the thought of it, Trevor chuckled inadvertently. As she stood back up, Victoria noticed Trevor giggling at the corner. She was fuming in anger at his reaction. "Is it really that funny? It''s so dirty because of you, don''t ever step into my room again!" She pushed him towards the wall and said, "Get out!" It was obvious that she didn''t want him to dirty the floor that she''d mopped a while ago. At that moment, Victoria was wearing arge T-shirt with her sleeves rolled up. Even in her lounge wear, she still looked as good as she was dressing up. Trevor then wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her towards him. "You''re a clean freak, aren''t you? I guess that''s a good habit after all. However, you''ll have to get used to my existence in your life from now on!" Otherwise, she would''ve to clean the floor constantly in the future! "Hey Trevor, how long are you going to stay here?" Did he not realize that it was prettyte already? "I''m not leaving tonight!" Trevor was certain that Anthony woulde over if he left Victoria alone. "What?!" With a scream, Victoria was on the verge of stomping her feet. After she said that, Trevor sensed Victoria struggling impatiently, so he brought her closer into his arms again and said, "Are you so afraid that I''ll gobble you up?" Only a fool wouldn''t fear him! "Let me go!" Did she identally lure a wolf into her home? Victoria was troubled. Victoria was like a kitten, nudging him in his arms. Trevor replied with a delighted tone, "I promise not to touch you." "Men can''t be trusted that easily, they''re as crooked as a dog''s hind leg!" She was so sure about that ever since Trevor and Anthony appeared in her life. Trevor hugged her and smiled. "Why don''t you call your mother or mine for reassurance?" As he said that, Trevor took out his mobile phone from his pocket and handed it to her. Victoria refused his offer immediately and pushed the phone back to him. "You can keep it! But you''re sleeping in the guest room tonight!" "I''ll sleep on the sofa." Trevor said while he shook his phone with a smile across his face. He wasn''t going to lose sight of her for the night. They stared at each other bitterly and Victoria had no choice but topromise. "Fine!" If Trevor had made the phone call to either his mother or hers, it was el most certain that Victoria''s mother would''ve eventually figured it out. Her mother had always wished that §Ö they would be together. If she discovered that they had spent the night together, her mother would probably seal the deal regardless of the situation. Not only did Victoria not want to be with Trevor, but she also didn''t want her family to know about this! Although Trevor slept on the sofa for the night, the two of them were still no doubt together in the same room. Meanwhile, Anthony was still waiting downstairs with the bouquet of roses in his hands. He stood waiting as he stared at the lights from Victoria''s room that gradually faded into darkness. He made up his mind to remain at Green Lux Garden for the night. He got into his car, and slowly dozed off... ... A couple of days passed by, and soon it was the weekend again. On that day, Jeremy was feeling very depressed. He put down a handful of white chrysanthemums in front of the memoria/arches'' table in the cemetery. He gazed at the picture of a beautiful girl with a warm smile for a long time before he shifted his this attention to the other side. It was another simrly carved memorial tablet. It had neither a name nor a photo, but it was painted with pear blossoms. After examining it carefully, the pear blossoms seemed to outline one side of a beautiful face looking up into the sky. He stared at it for a long time before he bowed deeply. "Yannie, Ally..."Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! The two most important women in his life were gone! An immense sense of regret materialized in his heart as he closed his eyes. If Jeremy hadn''t been adamant, if he hade to his senses earlier... would he have felt this pang of remorse then? It wasn''t something he was able to make up for! Unfortunately, he lost his loved onespletely. Even looking at them from afar had be an unachievable wish for him. Tears rolled down his cheeks as he turned around, a veil of loneliness and destion had engulfed Jeremy''s entire body. At that moment, he decided that he wasn''t going to regret anymore. He started his car and drove towards the suburbs. Lost in his own thoughts, Jeremy wasn''t aware of a taxi that had been tailing him from behind. He bought some snacks, daily necessities, and a toy from the supermarket before he headed to the sanatorium. "Mr. Andrews, this way please! Madam York''s condition is stable. She would call out your name from time to time when she''s awake..." "Thank you." "Then I''ll give you two some space. Call me if you ever need my assistance!" As he walked into the empty room, Jeremy diverted his attention towards the middle-aged woman who was sitting on the ground in corner. She wasbing a doll''s hair white her own hair was a little disheveled. There was sorrow in his eyes in that instant. He put down the snacks, but did not approach her rashly. Instead, he leaned against the wall near the door and squatted down slowly. "Mom, I am here to see you today. I brought you some delicious snacks! It''s your favorite, tomato-vored potato chips..." He wasn''t certain if he was disturbing her or she had noticed his presence at all. The woman merely nced at him and said with a confused look, "Mom? Potato chips...? Yannie, I bought some of your favorite potato chips. I''ll go get it for you." Chapter 535 Chapter 535 Mid-sentence, the woman put down theb in her hand and stood up, she stared nkly at the direction of the shopping bag and walked towards it. Next, she fumbled in the bag and picked out a red packet of potato chips. Returning to where she left the doll, she sat now and opened the packet of potato chips. Then she stuffed a few pieces in her mouth before grabbing a chip and pushing it into the mouth of the doll. "Yummy! It''s tomato-vored, your favorite. Here, try it!" "Yannie, be a good girl and study hard. You can find yourself a good partner after you''ve grown up. Here, I''ll feed you, open your mouth." Jeremy had tears in his eyes upon hearing the tenderness in her voice. However, he was still immersed in the loving voice when he heard a sharp voice piercing through the air. "Why aren''t you eating? Why?" "Such a disobedient girl! You don''t focus on your studies, you refuse to eat, you even try dating a gangster! Is this something I taught you?" "If you want to die, go ahead! Even if you die, you cant... "Fine, keep drinking! Go on and die, make a clean end of things! You''re really worthless, dying for a man!" "... You''ll never be worth anything!" Jeremy watched as his mother threw punches at the doll, clearly unstable. Jeremy got up. However, before he''d done anything else, the woman had already pulled the doll into her arms, sobbing as if her heart would break. "Yannie, please! Don''t leave me!" "My sweet girl, I love you. I''m sorry I was so harsh. I promise I won''t act like this anymore!" "You can date whoever you like! I''ll even help you with your hair and makeup, I promise. Look, let''s put a flower behind your ear, wouldn''t that look nice?" "Please don''t die! Please, I love you, don''t take the medicine! It''s poison, and there''s no antidote!" "I''m sorry I couldn''t save you!" she sobbed bitterly.... Her words rang in Jeremy''s ears. He''d heard those exact words before, but they''d never made sense until then. As they yed once again in his head, something suddenly struck him. "I thought that Mother''s words had been nonsense due to her resentment towards Nichs. But could they have been the words that she had said to Yannie while she was still alive?" Had he misinterpreted the situation? He knew that Yanniemitted suicide from a drug overdose. He''d also found out that Nichs was a rebellious yboy from a rich family, who''d fooled around with countless girls and gotten into fights almost constantly. Could he have been wrong about the reason behind his sister''s death? Perhaps it wasn''t because of Nichs''s action? From what he remembered, hisst encounter with Yannie was that she was still a good student with above-average grades at school. She''d even been working really hard to improve herself! What was going on? Back then he only knew about the incident from hearsay. By the time he''d found out about his sister''s death, she had already been cremated. Nichs had gone missing too, and his mother had already lost her mind. Could his conclusions have beenpletely wrong? His brain buzzed. Jeremy could barely stand. Could it be that Yanniemitted suicide because of their mother''s objection to her rtionship with Nichs? If that was the case... His thoughts were whirling, so much so that he didn''t even remember how he had left Serenity Sanatorium. Not long after his car left the building, Lindsay walked out of a nearby corridor and entered the sanatorium. . . . In the president''s office of the Soaver Internationalpany, the ray from the setting sun painted the corner of his desk. Frederick paused for a moment from his writing, shifting his gaze to the diamond ring on his hand. Yet another day wasing to an end. Ever since she left, his life had been mundane. Days passed by aimlessly. He was most afraid of nightfall. In the past, he had never felt tired, but at that moment, he felt as if he was being sentenced to death every night. He put the cap back on the pen and rubbed the sore spot between his eyebrows. His gaze once again fell on the green nts that were full of vitality. His hand went to the ring on his finger unconsciously. Turning it gently as a hint of tenderness appeared in his eyes. He didn''t know how long he had sat there nkly, but when he came back to his senses, he realized that he''d fallen asleep on his chair. The room waspletely dark. He turned on the tablemp and proceeded to switch off hisputer. Then, he got up and picked up his car keys. Without any appetite or any idea of what he wanted to do, he drove around the city aimlessly. He was snapped back to reality by the sound of a car horn behind him whilst waiting for the green light. Clutching the steering wheel, he parked his car slowly at a parking spot nearby. He''d nned to look for something to eat, but when he looked up, the first thing that came into focus was the shing neon lights on the sign that said "Heaven Star Clubhouse". "Did you hear about a certain Miss Swift at the Heaven Star Clubhouse? Apparently, her dance skill is superb, and her beauty is captivating..." All of a sudden, a voice rang in his head and emotions flooded his mind. Ally''s dance skill had also been mesmerizing!Property ? of N?velDrama.Org. Frederick walked over without thinking. Upon entering the nightclub, he found a seat in the center of the hall. After sitting down, he ordered some snacks and a bottle of wine. He even got someone to order takeout for him. Then, he focused his eyes on the stage. The Heaven Star Clubhouse looked magnificent after the renovation, and the design was obviously a lot more stylish than before. Even the waiters seemed more professional. At that time, there was a group of beautiful women dancing and singing on the stage. Although the seats were not full yet, the whole room gave off a sense of charm and prosperity. After a few performances, Frederick didn''t see anything special. There had been no major differences after all. After hearing all the stories, he''d expected more, but it was still only on par with East Bannpool. Frederick raised his hand to gesture for a waiter, "Which one is Miss Swift?" "Sir, are you here to see Miss Swift''s performance as well? Unfortunately, she''s not in today! Look over there, those men are also here for Miss Swift!" Turning his head slightly, Frederick saw bouquets of roses in varied colors. Some had been pushed to one side, while others were still in the hands of the men. There were at least a dozen of them, each more ornate and gigantic than the previous one. Thergest one seemed to consist of 999 blue enchantresses, while another bouquet of the same size were red roses. The rest of the flowers were of normal garden-store variety. This must be something! A sliver of interest cut through the fog of his thoughts as he gazed at the number of men she''d attracted. Could her dance skills be better than Ally''s? And how beautiful must she be, to have gathered so many admirers? Could she be prettier than Alicia? Those poor, naive men. Perhaps he''d have a look, himself! "Do you know when she''ll be here?" "I''m so sorry, sir, but we really can''t say. Miss Swift is one of our bosses. She onlyes over once a week, twice if we''re lucky. I''m so sorry that we can''t give you a clear answer. We really don''t know!" Chapter 536 Chapter 536 One of the bosses? Well, then it all made sense! Otherwise, such an amazing and well-known dancer would have been headhunted by all the other nightclubs. No wonder she''d chosen the Heaven Star Clubhouse! However, this person seemed pretty smart! Regardless of what she''d been doing, it was obvious that it was working. The number of swains she had was proof of her charm. Her irregr presence was also a hook, with the bait being herself, and the fish being these men who''d obviously fallen into her trap. Frederick swirled the wine ss in his hand, smirking while thinking, "Even though I know exactly what''s going on, I myself have taken the bait too." As expected, this woman was amazing! It was no wonder that there were so many people in the Heaven Star Clubhouse, even on a weekday! He made a rough guess that every eight out of ten of these people were dreaming of bumping into her! While he was still deep in thought, suddenly, he heard someone throwing a fit. "What do you mean? Isn''t she a random dancer? I don''t care if she is Miss Smith the boss! I want to see Misty Swift right now!" "Isn''t she just a b*tch? Don''t put on airs. I have plenty of money! Why don''t you let me in?" "Yes! Call her out! I''ll have her drink with me." "She''s not here? Why don''t you call her if she''s not here?" "Isn''t she just a good-looking piece of ware? Who does she think she is?" As Frederick looked up, he saw two vulgar and half drunk men with flushed faces. Their clothes were disheveled and belts half fastened. They thought they looked and acted rich; however, they only managed to make themselves look low-ss. The waiters and security guards were initially polite while exining the situation. However, what looked like the leader of another group of people approached the noisy man and punched him in the face, causing him to fall to the ground instantly. "Hey, keep your words clean! Being rich isn''t something to be proud of. Besides, where do you think you are? Is this somewhere that you can act however you please?" Raising his foot, the man kicked the drunk man again. "If you talk sh*t again, I''ll show you what sh*t really tastes like! Guards, throw him out! And don''t let men like him in again!" "Yes, Mr. Tigger!" Next, several people dragged both men roughly towards the entrance. The twoplied, letting out a few grunts along the way. "Ouch..." "It''s alright now! The situation has been resolved! Do carry on! The two were just a nuisance, don''t let them ruin your mood. Waiter, send a bottle of beer to each table, it''s on the house..." Frederick had just watched a good show. Waving the waiter away, he raised his ss and drank it all in one go. Then, he picked up his keys and walked towards the exit. Since he had no chance to see her, he might as well leave. As soon as the ck Rolls-Royce left, a white Ferrari slowly pulled to a stop at the main entrance. After talking to the supplier on the phone, Alicia got out of the car. "Miss Swift..." As soon as she arrived at the entrance, two bodyguards came up to her and escorted her inside. Right after she entered, the lobby manager rushed over. "Miss Swift, are you here to rx or work?" Alicia looked at her watch and said, "Let me sit down for a while. I''ll start around 10 o''clock." "Okay, I''ll arrange it for you right away!" Next, Alicia walked to a table at a secluded corner, and the bead curtain in front of her was being lowered a little. At the same time?a weirdlyshaped flower on the side of the stage lit up, causing an uproar in the nightclub almost instantaneously. "Wow! It''s Miss Swift! Miss Swift is here!" "Oh my god! I''m so lucky that I can see her every single time I''m here. I''ll buy a lottery ticketter. I bet I''ll be able win a prize. I won 1,000 thest time!" "What kind of flower is that? Why does the flower light up every time Miss Swiftes?" "You don''t know anything, do you? Some say it''s a pear blossom, some say it''s a rose, some say it''s a ya... a very beautiful flower, but it''s also as mysterious as a riddle Isn''t it just like Miss Swift from Heaven Star Clubhouse?" "Obyes, I think I have heard of this before. It is said that if we can guess the name of this flower correctly, we''ll receive a big prize!" "Just take a photo of the flower and google it!" "Why don''t you try to do it? If you seed, I''ll call you a god!" "Haha, I almost forgot that this is a nightclub! If I turn on a shlight, I''d probably be thrown out like those two men just now!" Alicia sat for a while in that quiet space. She drank some wine, ate some fruits, and yed on her phone for a while. After that, she headed backstage. That evening, one of the dancers was actually one of her former dance partners, who came as a part-timer. In the past, they''d only met up at nightclubs, and so they did not know each other very well, only calling each other by their stage names. "Butterfly? Could you be Butterfly? No, wait, you don''t seem like her!"Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! When the woman met Alicia for the first time, she was very surprised, but after she caught the sight of a mole under the corner of her eye, she paused and shook her head. Alicia was also excited to meet someone she knew. She only regained her wits after opening her mouth. She had developed a habit of speaking in a lower, hoarser tone, slowing down her speech to make it sound more natural. After a pause, she said, "You are Cecil! I think we used to dance together before, but I''ve never used Butterfly as a stage name!" In this case, she hadn''t created a stage name because the name "Misty" was already a fake one. "I see? Alright." The woman nodded slowly. She seemed a little confused and said, "You do look like her, but different too at the same time..." The voice was obviously different! Rapping on her own head gently, the woman struggled to recall where she had seen Alicia previously. Not wanting to give her any time to think, Alicia continued, "Ah, they all call me Miss Swift here. I didn''t know that it was your show at 10 o''clock!" The woman had changed into her costume, but was presently putting on a coat, as if she was about to leave, Alicia felt a little guilty. After all, she''d had the same experience whereby she''d been asked to leave after she''d already arrived at a stage. It was really troublesome, but for people like them, there was also nothing they could do about it! Alicia didn''t want to hurt someone because of her own appearance. Gaining a sh of inspiration, she opened her mouth again. "Maybe we could do a duet so that you don''t have to remove your makeup! Do you still remember that time when we teamed up, with you being the male and me the female?" "Of course, that dance was called ''Double Flight''. It was the talk of the town!" However, she clearly remembered doing that duet with Butterfly. Was her mind ying tricks on her? Alicia nodded and said, "Alright, how about we run through it now? Come on partner, the number three here would work well for us!" Later on, the two ran through the steps together in the dressing room. Chapter 537 Chapter 537 After a simple rehearsal, both of them broke into smiles. Then, Alicia chose a suitable costume and applied her stage makeup quickly. She was going for a bright red eyeliner with diamonds framing her eyes. Alicia did a final check of her makeup. She alsomunicated with Cecil onest time before the show. Both of them were a little excited. After that, they went on the stage together. They took up their starting pose in darkness. When the bright lights were once again switched on, they cast down on both of them like a spotlight. Both of them were wearing skin tight outfits, one in an elegant suit, the other in a fiery red dress. On stage, their silhouettes were illuminated perfectly. The posture and dance moves of both dancers painted a scene of a man and a woman in love. All of a sudden, the whole nightclub was awash with excitement. "Wow, it''s Miss Swift, Miss Swift..." Everyone was ted. There were endless cheers and whistles. On themon dance floor, people were also dancing wildly and intoxicatingly. The duo danced beautifully together. Alicia was able to really let go of her emotions, her happiness flowed in her dance. Their movements were wless and elegant. Before they knew it, the music had alreadye to a close. Hooking her arms around Cecil''s neck, they struck a loving pose while grinning at each other. So this was how carefree life felt like, to have a bosom friend! The performance ended amid apuse and dimming lights. Alicia and Cecil took a bow and stepped off the stage. After reaching the side, they sped hands, exchanging a few words. "I hope that we''ll have a chance to work together again in the future. Doe more often!" Alicia said. "Definitely!" Just as they were about to head back, a waiter suddenly approached them and said, "Miss Swift..." Cecil gave a little wave and said, "I''m heading off then!" "See you!" Returning the wave, Alicia took thece hoodie that her assistant had handed her and put it on. "What''s the matter?" "A gentleman came over just now and gave us a business card. He said that he is from an artist managementpany, and would like to invite you over to their table for a chat. I think he mentioned that a celebrity is there too. Oh, here''s his business card. He also gave you a bouquet of tulips!" As she spoke, another waiter walked over with a bouquet of red tulips. An artist managementpany? A celebrity? She wanted to refuse initially, but moments before making that decision, she suddenly thought of Sebastian, who was also from the entertainment industry. Perhaps, this was her chance to connect with him? With that thought in mind, she reached out and took the business card. As her eyes fell on the name printed on the card, her heart nearly jumped out of her chest. Sebastian? Could it really be Sebastian himself? Having searched high and low for him before, she couldn''t believe her sheer luck! She''d always wanted a chance to talk to him, and here he was! Taking the tulips from the waiter, she inhaled their fragrance, a small smile appeared on her lips. "These are exquisite! Take me to his table, I wish to thank him in person." Hearing her own familiar-yet-strange voice, Alicia''s hands trembled slightly from the excitement. Soon, she was walking towards a table in a dimly lit corner of the club. As she approached, the two men at the table rose. Alicia was familiar with one of the two men, it was Sebastian! Nearly in his fifties, he still looked like a man in his early thirties. He looked pretty fit and he had a healthyplexion.C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org Despite being in such apetitive industry, he''d somehow managed to preserve his looks to the extent that he looked much better than her aunt, who was several years younger than him. This d*mn vampire! Unknowingly, Alicia tightened her grip on the flowers. On her face, she maintained a mild expression, appearing just as elegant as her usual self. At the sight of her face, Sebastian''s face turned ghastly pale. His lips trembled slightly. "You...?" Why did she look so familiar? She... she looked so much like Freya''s beautiful niece! Even though they hadn''t seen each other for many years, there was still a sense of familiarity and recognition. He was stunned by her appearance when he met the girl for the first time. Not to mention that she was from a good family, and she''d known to dress well. She was always a sight to behold. Even now, he could still remember the feeling when he met her for the first time, that urge to keep staring. The agent seemed to have noticed his gaffe. He nced between the two of them and asked quizzically, "Do you know each other?" There were butterflies in Alicia''s stomach, but she restrained herself and spoke. "Who wouldn''t know the famous Sebastian Forbes? I grew up listening to his songs! I guess you could call me a fan. I especially love the song titled ''Love in the Storm'', which was a huge hit when it first came out. It''s one of my all time favorites..." That song depicted an ordinary and sincere love. It described a wife who''d stayed with her husband through all the bad times, devoting themselves to each other for the rest of their lives. In fact, it sort of reminisced the earlier life he''d had with her aunt when her aunt sacrificed everything for him. It was unfortunate that they hadn''t had the quintessential happy ending of growing old together. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org The irony was that this was the very song that started his rise to fame, and that it was still considered a ssic today. She took the initiative first and stretched out her hand, saying with a faint smile, "My name is Misty, and it''s a pleasure to meet you. Thank you for the flowers. I like them very much!" Sebastian came to his senses the instant he heard her voice. He''d been mesmerized by Alicia''s perfect face; the mole under her eye could have been seen as a w, but it''d actually added some dimension to her beauty. However, her voice was one noticeable difference between the girl in his memory and the beauty in front of him, and that pulled him back to reality. She probably wasn''t that girl. The girl in his memory had a melodic, gentle voice. This girl''s voice had a certain hoarseness; the cadence and tone could not be considered pleasant to the ear, but it had a certain uniqueness and charm to it. In his distraction, Sebastian failed to detect the hidden meaning behind Alicia''s words. He shook her hand and said curiously, "Hello there! You seem somewhat familiar. It''s almost as if I''ve met you somewhere before..." Laughing dryly, Alicia replied, "Well, it could be because my face has prettymon features!" "That''s not possible. It must be because you''re too beautiful. I''m sure anyone who saw you would find you hard to forget!" "Why, thank you for thepliment!" While talking casually, all of them sat down at the table. Alicia ordered a ss of red wine, and the three sank into a casual and light conversation. As expected, Sebastian did a little probing into her background, but given that she was using the identity of her distant rtive''s daughter and someone who actually existed, she was very open with him on where ''Misty'' was from. All of the information that she gave would probably hold out to a background check anyway, given that the vige she imed to hail from was rather remote, and half of the vigers are nchards. "Oh, yes! I''ve been away for many years. Sometimes, I don''t even go back during the new year. I really miss the snacks that I used to eat back home; those fritters dipped in brown sugar were the best..." Chapter 538 Chapter 538 Every time Alicia answered a question, she would include some little details that made it sounded like she was a local; she would point out certain ces that she''d been, good restaurants that only locals would know, and joked about the unique ent there. She managed to keep up her pretense because herte grandparents refused toe to the city, so they had to make several trips to the Swift Vige every year. Even though the vige wasn''t a wealthy vige, it was still quite advanced, and the living conditions were rtively good. She''d also done enough research that putting off an outsider or two who''d never heard of the ce was still pretty simple for her. Sebastian felt his doubts slowly disappearing further into the conversation. He gave his manager a kick under the table to give him a signal. The man responded impassively by putting down his wine ss. "It has been very pleasant talking to you, Miss Swift. We certainly learnt a lot! Actually, the reason we wanted to speak to you, besides hearing of your fame, is also because we really admire your skill in dancing. That duet you did just now was absolutely incredible..." After a pause and a quick nce at Sebastian, he continued. "Mr. Forbes is nning to hold aeback concert soon, and we would like to officially invite you to be our guest of honor at the concert and be his dance partner. Having seen that amazing duet just now, we''d like the performance to be simr to that. This idea was inspired by watching your dance, of course. We think that if you dance to Mr. Forbes''s new song, it will surely excite the audience! Besides, the new song is different from Mr. Forbes''s previous style of love songs. It''s a very energetic piece. As for the dance choreography, it will be done by professional choreographers, who will also rehearse with you. Knowing your professionalism, I doubt it will be tough for you, Miss Swift!" "About this..." Alicia pretended to hesitate. "Of course, the price can be negotiated!" Looking at the eager looks of the two men before her, Alicia was secretly happy and responded immediately. "It would be inappropriate of me to quibble about the money with Mr. Forbes. It''s my honor to perform with you! The only problem might be my other workmitments. I''ll need to rearrange my schedule. Can you give me a few days to think about it?" "Not a problem, Miss Swift. We are really sincere in this coboration!" Alicia nodded and raised her ss. She then eximed with a smile, "Here''s to us! Cheers!" At that moment, she saw Sebastian asking fora ss of warm water. Alicia''s focus shifted to him. Before she could make anyments, the agent began to exin. "Miss Swift, we hope you don''t mind, but taking care of one''s voice is essential for a singer! Therefore, Mr. Sebastian never smokes cigarettes nor drinks alcohol! Usually, we can make an exception, but now..." "I understand. The concert is just around the corner! Mr. Forbes is so dedicated. I admire that! It''s really rare to see a man who can be so selfdisciplined, to not drink or smoke for the sake of his performance. I''m really impressed." She was way too cooperative! After all, if he were really as self-disciplined as he imed himself to be, he wouldn''t be going around f*cking other women. He was, at the very least, a heartbreaker. She refused to believe that he had no weaknesses. She would definitely find some dirt on him! Clinking their sses together, she drank up in one gulp. In that moment, there was a sh of determination in her eyes.This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. After that day, Alicia purposely made appearances onstage more often than before at Heaven Star Clubhouse. Of course, this act was just to lure Sebastian. Just as she expected, he, too, appeared every few days, and was always seated at the same table. Whenever they bumped into each other, they would sit down, chat, and drink together. Alicia eventually agreed to be his dance partner for his concert. Back at home, Alicia received a lot of information about the performance arrangements with Sebastian. She also got the blueprintyout of the venue. She examined the distribution and arrangement of the entrange, the aisle, the corridor and at the same time,pared the arrangement of personnel in the concert hall. She studied every bit of the information regarding Sebastian withser-like intensity. ording to her careful n, Alicia decided that she would make this concert the end of Sebastian Forbes. That meant that the concert had to be the grandest, most widely promoted event! While she was deep in thoughts, her phone rang. It was a waiter from Heaven Star Clubhouse. "Miss Swift, Mr. Forbes is here again. He asked about you. Just as you requested, I''ve told him that you would probably be overter on!" Taking note of the time, Alicia stood up saying, "Got it, I''ll be right there!" Alicia got changed quickly, grabbed her phone, and went out. Once she arrived at the Heaven Star Clubhouse, she walked around for a while before faking an encounter with Sebastian. "Sebastian, it''s almost like fate that you''re here! If I hadn''t happened to have left my keys at home and am here to get a spare, I probably wouldn''t have met you today!" After sitting down, Alicia snapped her fingers and said, "A ss of Bloody Mary and a fruit tray, please! Oh, and bring him another ss of warm water!" Alicia noticed the depressing look on Sebastian''s face and pretended to show concern, "Why are you alone today? Are you in a bad mood?" "I''ve been practicing all day, but it doesn''t feel right. So, I''m upset!" No one understood him, everyone was only putting pressure on him. With a job that didn''t pay much but had so high amitment, adding to the fact that his family was alwaysining about his busy schedule, he waspletely tired out. And besides, this concert was a very risky enterprise, because if it didn''t seed, he wouldn''t be able to get another chance in the future! Sebastian''s brows were tightly knotted. Anxiety was evident on his face as he picked up his ss of water, and gulped it down in one go. Looking at his bodynguage, Alicia realized how depressed he was. She decided to seize the opportunity. "Sebastian, don''t pressure yourself so much. There''s no need to push yourself too hard! Isn''t there plenty of time? You are a human, not God. You need to remember to rest too! Only when you are rested can you showcase your abilities better!" Pushing the ss of water towards him, Alicia tempted him deliberately. Be it gluttony or gambling, she didn''t believe that someone like him had no ws! Her words seemed to give him inspiration, like a guiding light in the dark. Sebastian''s agitation dissipated in a split second. "Yeah! You''re right! Why didn''t I think of that myself? Since I can''t smoke and drink, there''s still room to y cards! Hey, are there any casinos in Casterwich City?" He couldn''t run to a casino overseas, especially not now! He almost couldn''t breathe from the tremendous pressure! "I don''t know much about this sort of thing! But, I have heard about an underground casino that is pretty famous and is a hot spot for celebrities. It''s said that it''s very safe. However, the requirements for entry are quite strict, so I didn''t dig deeper! Sebastian, I don''t think it''s a good thing to do though!" Chapter 539 Chapter 539 In an attempt to gain Sebastian''s interest, Alicia pretended to be concerned and hesitant with bringing up her concerns. "It''s okay to have fun asionally, but it will be bad if we get addicted to it! Two days ago, some guests were bragging about winning one million dors in one night after spending only a hundred thousand. We were nearly green with envy, but then again, who knew whether they were telling the truth... Sebastian, let''s change the subject. Here, let''s have another drink!" Observing his reaction, she felt a sense of loss. Obviously, she had made all of this up on the spur of the moment, but it was indeed a good idea. It was not easy for someone who didn''t really drink and always appeared very protective of his family to be dragged under the bus! Looking at the gold and silver essories on him, and the thought of him marrying a young and beautiful wife, having a kid and settling down with a fortune... Alicia''s heart surged with the injustice of it all. Why should he get a happy ending if he had killed her aunt to get it? Wasn''t he afraid of retribution? Since there had been no justice, she would seek justice for her aunt''s sake! She would rather bless the world than let them live on, enjoying their lives! If he didn''t give others a chance to live, what right did he have to get his own chances? The only problem was, where was she going to find such a casino, and how was she going to get him to be addicted? "You''re right!" They made a toast, and Sebastian''s eyes dulled once again. Seeing that he was on the verge of giving up, Alicia couldn''t help but feel annoyed. Still, she chose to smile dryly, picking up a piece of fruit and continuing the conversation. As the chat went on, they started to feel a little suffocated by the smoke. She rubbed her nose; opposite her, he had already started to cough lightly. "Ahem, ahem..." Seeing this, she signaled for someone to bring him a ss of warm water. Just then, Sebastian fumbled in his pocket and drew out something simr to a tablet. Tilting her head for a closer look, Alicia decided to ask. "Sebastian, are you sick? Would it be better for us to head to the hospital?" Waving his hand dismissively, he shook his head, exining, "This is a lozenge that I got specially to take care of my throat! Would you like a piece?" "Sure!" Having taken the proffered piece, she secretly broke off a small piece and took note of the watermark on it, before popping it into her mouth. After a bit more conversation, the two of them finally got up and parted ways. In the act of turning around, however, he called out to her again. "Hm... Misty, would it be too much of an imposition to ask you to get a hold of some details about the casino you mentioned earlier, in case of an emergency? After all, I probably wouldn''t be so lucky as to have you to help me every single time that I''m in a slump!" "Of course it wouldn''t be an imposition! Since you''re interested, I''ll have Mr. Nick make some enquiries." Just then, a waiter hurried over with her keys, just as ordered. "Miss Swift, are these yours?" "Yes, thank you!" The two of them moved towards the entrance, ending with some light topics... With the unexpected breakthrough, Alicia was ecstatic for quite a few of the following days. She slept well that night. In the morning, she was woken up by the vibration of her cell phone. Turning over, she grabbed her cell phone groggily, "Ugh, all of these are advertisements!" Swiping through them distractedly, she suddenly saw an unread message that, upon opening, appeared to be from the testb that she''d sent the lozenge to. "Ginseng Throat Lozenge?" Previously, she''d spat the thing out before finishing it, having expected to be able to have someone find something exactly the same, but they''d failed. It was only then that she had no choice but to send it to be tested. She had to buy something that was exactly the same! Suddenly wide awake, she scanned the text quickly. It really was a special product! The tablets were only avable in specialty stores overseas. Its special ingredients including natural wild ginseng and rare eastern medicine meant that its efficacy was only for 20 days. Moreover, ording to the report, each box contained exactly 14 pieces, with the rmended dose being a lozenge a day, just enough for 2 weeks. That meant that he must be a long-term customer, and that he must be paying thispany at least twice per month! After some deliberation, Alicia sent a message to Sebastian wondering if he could buy a few boxes of the lozenges for her, as they were quite delicious. Sure enough, it didn''t take long for him to reply. Just as she had guessed, he received a fixed delivery on the 1st and 15th of every month, with an order of two boxes each time. The extra box was used as a backup, and each box cost 1,800 dors. It all made sense. How many people could afford this sort of expenditure? Having received a satisfactory answer, she sent him another message. [That sounds like way too much trouble for me. Never mind then, I''ll just go with getting a few liquorice sweets from the pharmacy!] After ending the conversation, she stretched and fell back onto her bed. Although he did not mention a brand name, it seemed that this was indeed the lozenge that was talked about. Since it was delivered via ne, her brother would probably be able to help her in procuring it! Just as she was about to make a call to thepany, a news headline popped up on her screen. [1010, shocking news, Mr. Clements is getting married!] Her eyes widened and her hand stopped. "October 10th? He''s getting married? Who is he going to marry?" Gazing at the words on the screen, Alicia couldn''t help but feel a sharp pain in her heart. Without her permission, her hand had already clicked on the news article. Sure enough, the news reported that there would be a grand wedding in the seaside resort vi on October 10th. No outsiders were allowed to take pictures, so the apanying pictures were taken from a distance and possessing weird angles. The picturesque scene consisted mainly of the colors green and white, the space interspersed with various partitions and decorations. The stage exuded elegance and ss; nearby, the minimalistic hotel shone bright white. Toplete the picture, the sea shimmered blue, with a yacht anchored close to the shore. Under the blue sky and white clouds, the unconventional angle could not detract from the pleasing picture. Was this the wedding he would have prepared for her? It was beautiful! But now... Could he move on so quickly after she''d left? Could he have found another bride so soon, even before their own wedding date? So, this was the "love and marriage" men refer to? What about his promise that they would go through thick and thin together? Had it all been a joke? What irony! What would the bride think if she knew that this wedding had actually been prepared for her, a "dead person"? She clenched her fists despite herself, the former good mood forgotten. She knew that she should not be upset. Still, she couldn''t help her curiosity. Who was he going to marry? [Clothing sh between old and new loves? Yikes!: Listening to the PK music during ss?] [The mystery bride: The rich Mr. Clements spoils his new lover!) She couldn''t stop herself from tapping into the next two rted articles, which attached photos of him going on dates with other women. Whether it involved meals, shopping expeditions or anything else, looking at the evidence of his infidelity felt like someone stabbing a thorn over and over into her eyes. As she scrolled through photo after photo, she realized that the woman was always someone who looked like Danica, and in every photo, he was always gentle and affectionate towards her.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! She closed her eyes, feeling her heart''s blood leaving her drop by drop... Chapter 540 Chapter 540 Why did she still care so much about him? Deep down, she knew that it wasn''t worth the hassle. The fact that Frederick was marrying someone else had nothing to do with her! All of a sudden, Alicia felt a throbbing pain in her heart, and her breath hitched. The pain was so intense that she started suffocating. The sight of Frederick with other women made her desperate to get rid of them. Perhaps she was still in love with him despite her attempts to lie to herself. Why were men always so fickle? In the past, she was certain that he still had feelings for her! Truth to be told, everything turned out to be nothing but her own sentimentality. She continued to look around and found more news articles regarding their marriage. The highlights were mostly the same; they all focused on how he experienced the best time of his life and had gone on crazy adventures. [An Autumn Marriage: Mr. Clements'' Love Journey] [Shocking Unfaithfulness: Mr. Clements Secretly Keeps a Beauty in His House] [Passionate Hotel Kiss: Mr. Clements admits to Having a Fiancee] Alicia chose not to click on those articles. Looking at the headlines and pictures, she had roughly guessed what was written inside. She wasn''t willing to drown herself in deep sorrow, therefore she swiftly switched off her phone and pulled the quilt over her head. Tears rolled down her cheeks uncontrobly. Frederick was about to get married! Their paths no longer collided with each other. "There''s nothing left to regret and definitely nothing else to look forward to. It''s not worth it at all!" Wasn''t this a chance for her to move on? In that case, why was she upset? Why was there an irrepressible feeling deep inside her? The whole world faded into an eternal darkness; it was as if she had covered both her eyes. On this day, memories of Frederick shed across her mind which made her perplexed and it constantly irked her. At dinner, Nichs was aware that Alicia was lost in her own thoughts. Her fish was sliced into messy pieces, yet she had not eaten it. After cing down his cutlery, he got up and took out a bottle of red wine with two wine sses, then poured some for her. "What''s the asion? Why are we having wine for dinner?" She asked curiously. "It''s to light up your mood! Besides, I''m saving the poor fish on your te. Look what you did to it..." He replied. Only then did she notice that her fish had been macerated by her. She simply bit her fork and giggled. "The news about Frederick''s marriage has spread all over the city! If you really can''t bear to part ways with him, then go after him! Don''t make a decision at the eleventh hour; it''ll be toote by then. You''ll regret not trying once he has happily settled down with his wife and son. Ally, this is the only chance you''ll have. Once it''s over, you won''t have any other opportunities!" He caressed her hair while he subconsciously tapped his ss of wine before he drank the entire thing with a single gulp. "Stop making your life so miserable, just take a chance and go meet him! No matter what''s the result, you''ll at least get an answer. I assure you that you won''t regret it, so don''t give up just yet. A man who truly loves you will never leave you, abandon you nor force you to stay with him! Otherwise, it wouldn''t matter even if you gave him your whole heart without being there for him. There''s no right and wrong in love, not every man is that sentimental and conscientious. Thus, you''ll have to cheer up and love yourself more!" As he ced down the ss of wine, Nichs began to caress her hair again "My dearest sister, you''re so kind, outstanding and beautiful. You should have more faith in miracles! I''m certain that you''ll be blessed with a castle in the air someday!" "I guess you''re right about that." With aforting smile, Alicia picked up the red wine on the table and took a sip. "The food''s getting cold, let''s dig in!" With that being said, the intense yet mellow aroma of red wine had somewhat cleared her thoughts. More so, her brother''s words were also heartwarming... In the blink of an eye, another week had passed, and October 10th was closing in. Frederick was a bundle of nerves every single time he nced over at the ring on his hand and the date on his calendar; it was as if his heart was continuously stabbed. His phone rang as soon as he came back from today''s meeting, "Grandma..." It was Mrs. Clements. She questioned him about the news and his marriage. She sounded very angry over the phone. Apparently, she was very dissatisfied with the oue. "Frederick, what''s going on? I know that Alicia isn''t around anymore and you''re not exactly in the best shape I even understood that you needed time to digest your feelings, so gave e you time. However, why didn''t you discuss the important matters with me before announcing your marriage to the world?" "I''ve taken care of you since you were young, yet here I am currently discovering about your marriage from the news? It''s absolutely unbelievable! Does anyone in the family even know who you''re marrying or are you trying to piss us off?" "Look at yourself! You''re such a frivolous young man!" "Grandma..."Property ? of N?velDrama.Org. He faintly heard the sound of his grandmasking out on the sofa at the other end of the call. He figured out that his grandmother was utterly disappointed and furious at him. There were several times where he wanted to interject but she would simply cut him off. As Frederick listened to his grandmother''s angry tone, he raised his head as his eyes started to tear up. "Ally, are you listening? Grandma is thinking about you too." Once he had calmed down, he replied, "Grandma, the woman I want to marry is Ally!" It was a wedding! "Huh?" She let out a cry of surprise. Mrs. Clements was speechless by Frederick''s response. "I owed her a wedding!" Undoubtedly, Frederick knew it was a wedding that she couldn''t attend, but he had to fulfil his promise to her. He would only do this once in his life. His heart had been buried along with Alicia in that explosion! He firmly believed that he wouldn''t have another wife or any children in the future. The only person he cared about now was his grandmother! If she really wanted grandchildren, he would have hired a surrogate mother to give birth to his child. It was impossible for Frederick to fall in love with any other woman again. It was impossible for him to find a woman who was as special as Alicia in this life! Every frown and smile of hers seemed to be engraved in his mind and etched into his nerves. No one could ever rece Ally, no one at all! Chapter 541 Chapter 541 ? Subsequently, not a single word was uttered by Frederick''s grandmother. She merely hung up after a few moments of silence. Frederick sat on the massage chair with the phone in his hand. His eyes were closed until he heard footsteps. When he opened them, someone knocked on his door. "Frederick..." Shortly, Chet promptly walked in. "Sorry, is this a bad time?" He would havee back another time if he had known about Frederick''s current situation! He was fully aware of his recent behavior. Frederick had worked all day and night without any rest since Alicia''s death. Sometimes, he even relied on sleeping pills to get some rest. Turning around, Frederick picked up a pen and he replied in a cold manner, "It''s fine. What''s the matter?" After closing the door, Chet whizzed towards Frederick with a few magazines in his hands. "Take a look at these!" Frederick''s attention diverted towards one of the fashion magazines. He flipped to the first page and noticed an advertisement for women''s cosmetics. He took a good look at the advertisement and realized that the woman in the photo seemed familiar to him.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! "Yasmine Turner? I think I''ve heard that name somewhere before." "She''s the daughter of a distant rtive of the Randolph family! She''s been travelling around recently, and based on calls between her and the Randolph family, it seems that she will being over soon. She hoped that they would take care of her during her stay!" As soon as Chet was done speaking, Frederick''s eyes widened as he gazed at the magazine again. He noticed the huge heading. "Yasmine Turner, an ambassador of Beauty Essentials!" The manuscript was tranted from Korean! Did she really travel across the world only to settle down in Korea in the end? Was she prepared toe back to the country to be a famous artist? Both their eyes met as Frederick said, "It looks like Danica ising back!" Chet nodded and replied. "I think so too! Apparently, everything went well on her side. The process was so smooth and the team was very cooperative; there were no problems faced at all. If we hadn''t kept our eyes on them and adjusted a thing or two, who would have thought that someone who was going to study in the UK would end up in Korea? It was hundreds of thousands of miles away! She must have changed her ID card and passport, and that exins why she disappeared under our surveince! It most likely isn''t her first time doing this. I suspect that she has used the same tactic in the past. She should be carrying a legal double ID card and passport at all times!" As he spoke, he brought out some more documents. "Earlier, I found some information on the Inte regarding Yasmine who resurfaced a month ago. It was a video of her singing a Korean song. Besides that, she uploads makeup tutorials online and promotes cosmetic brands as well. She became popr overnight and a South Korean cosmeticpany decided to recruit her as an ambassador to promote a new product... Oh, it was a hit on the inte; it went viral! Half a month ago, she mentioned in an interview that she moved to Korea a long time ago and was hoping she coulde over to Casterwich City to create her own business! If it was true, then wouldn''t a celebrity like her want to return to her hometown after being abroad for a long time? However, I looked into her flight schedule and found out that she''s heading straight to Casterwich City in November. Her interviews for various TV shows, music videos and out-of-town work didn''t get a single response!" "No wonder she seemed familiar to me in the photo earlier, she changed her face and identity! She wanted to start all over again, but she also wanted to revisit her past!" Doubts flooded Frederick''s mind as his attention was focused on the magazine. "Did she want to take refuge or start over? Which one came first? She''s definitely rted to the incident at Lovely Scent. Moreover, her target might be me or another person. It''s hard to tell in this situation," he wondered. However, he was certain that he needed to expand the scope of his investigation. His aim wasn''t to find a scapegoat. All he wanted was to figure out the real mastermind behind the fire! He had to unravel the truth behind Alicia''s death! "Frederick, what should we do?" "What else can we do? We''re sticking to the original n and making every possible effort towards it! No matter who her next target is, let''s just assume it''s me! As long as she''s involved, we''ll certainly discover something suspicious! Alicia''s father who was poisoned and the gunshot wound..." His expression darkened as he sighed deeply, "Chet, you know that I hated women the most in the past. It wasn''t until she walked into my life that I started to understand what it meant to be loved... Ally was my one and only! If I had a second chance, I would never let anything happen to her even if she betrays or hurts me. Was it because of my overindulgence that caused her ident? Is that the reason behind the guilt that I can never ovee for the rest of my life, and is God punishing me for it? Would the oue be different if I had prioritized her sooner?" Content sw? belongs to NovelDrama.Org Frederick knew that his indulgence with his enemies was cruel to himself, but he merely thought that she was just ying her petty tricks to make people jealous or that it was a warning! He never anticipated that Danica, who was afraid of eels and fishes, would hurt someone. "Well, there''s no turning back now!" Frederick''s eyes narrowed and his gaze turned cold. "Okay, I understand!" After thinking for a few days, Alicia couldn''t resist any longer. When she returned from her trip, she identally drove past Soaver International''s building. She circled around the building twice but still couldn''t make up her mind. She took a turn before arriving at an aisle. At this moment, she sighed as she slowed down the car. Her heart was thumping wildly when she saw a familiar tall figure that appeared at the entrance of the building and had entered a ck car. "Working hours are over, so where could he be going?" She thought. Chapter 542 Chapter 542 Did he have an appointment, a social event? Or was it... a date? Alicia was taken aback by the sight of him. She slowly stepped on the elerator while she put on a pair of sunsses. It was then that she started to tail his car from a distance. Unknowingly, they were gradually moving further away from the city. She was quite puzzled, "Where on Earth is he going?" As soon as a thought popped up in her mind, the ck car had stopped at the front gate of a garden: Hundreds Floral Hundreds Floral? Was this thergest flower market in the southern suburbs of Casterwich City that Miriam had mentioned before? She said that the roses here were very expensive as they were uniquely nted. Those flowers bloomed for 99 days without a single one wilting; they were uniformly sized and there were a variety of colors! Once upon a time, Jeremy had delivered blue roses to Alicia''spany for her. She remembered him mentioning that the roses were from Hundreds Floral and they were pricier than other florists. Moreover, the blossoming period of their seven-colored roses could be controlled with a culture solution. With this, they were able to arrange the roses to form a few simple words for their customers. Therefore, their flowers were very well-known! Did he travel all the way here just to buy flowers for someone? In the past, Frederick had never gone so far merely to buy her some flowers! She watched as he entered through the side door, which was obviously different from the main door and the other entrances. There were two words clearlybelled above the door, "Rose Garden". He actually came here for some roses! All of a sudden, Alicia''s chest started to ache. She pursed her lips and she remained still where she stood. Right after he entered the side door, Frederick took out a key to unlock the other door on the inside. At this moment, the staff members who noticed his arrival greeted him enthusiastically, "Young Master, you''re here!" "Yes. Do whatever you''re supposed to do, don''t mind me!" "Of course!" As soon as the gatekeeper turned around, he suddenly added, "Hold up, could you get me a bouquet of red roses? Any amount will be fine, as long as there isn''t a meaning behind the number of roses!" "Right away!" Turning around, Frederick walked across the rose garden into the greenhouse. The greenhouse was closed since the blossoming season of the roses had passed. Despite that, the atmosphere inside still felt like spring. After strolling through rows of roses, Frederick headed towards a small tform constructed in the center of the greenhouse. He sat down in front of a marble cenotaph and extended his hand to touch the partially-carved human figure on it. Her delicate and beautiful face seemed to be smiling at him as if she was still alive. "Ally, I came to see you!" "Look, I even got your favorite red roses for you! They have a pleasant scent! Is it fine if I bury them here with you?" While touching the sculpture, he muttered to himself. "I''m having dinner with Faye tonight... So, I came here first to inform you about it. Ally, you''ve never once left my mind. I will never forget about you!" "Why did you leave me?" "Did you know that every day feels like a dream to me? It''s a long, surreal dream... A fake dream that I''ll never wake up from! I can''t believe that you''re gone just like that! It''s like you barged into my life out of the blue, and suddenly..." "Ally, I''ve missed you so very much. Every time Ie back home, I''m always hoping that you''ll suddenly pop out and say with a smile, ''Hey Honey, you''re back''... Just like how you used to. I look forward to it everyday, yet I''m disheartened each time!" "Ally, no matter who I''m with or what I do, I''ll never let you down!" Frederick stroked the outline of the figure on the cenotaph. ncing at the rows of red roses, he murmured softly.This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. "Ally, I know that you get jealous easily. You''re sensitive, and not to mention, you''re a neat freak. You even disliked the fact of me getting close to any other woman!" After sitting down for a long time, Frederick felt that the sky was getting dark. He then slowly got up, but his legs were numb. "Time flies whenever I pay you a visit!" As he stretched his legs, he smiled again. "I''lle by more often next time! If making you jealous could bring you back to life... then nobody would ever bother me again." He sighed for a long time before he closed his eyes and wiped away the tears that welled up in his eyes. He bowed deeply. "Ally, please wait for me, I promise that I''ll be with you soon. When we get to heaven, you''ll be my bride! I love you..." He muttered to himself. After his mood had adjusted, he turned around and left the garden. At this moment, Alicia was seated in her white Ferrari from a close distance. She wasn''t certain how long she had been waiting for Frederick''s appearance. All of a sudden, she came back to her senses and caught a glimpse of him with a bouquet of red roses in his hands as he got into the ck car. In an instant, she felt as if her heart had crumbled into a thousand pieces... Shortly, she started her car and Pet began to tail him again. They made a detour on the route back to the city. She deliberately maintained distance on the road before she got closer to him in the city. At an intersection, she saw him as he exited the car and picked up a woman in a light greyce dress! All of a sudden, she immediately braked in front of the red lights. Her mind went nk as she stared at the skinny figure, the ck straight hair and the elegant dress... She seemed familiar! Danica? No, she looked simr to Danica. She must be Faye! Alicia watched as the two of them started to chat andugh before they got in the car. A chilling shiver ran down her spine and her lips twitched. "Why is Faye here? Why did I follow him? Aren''t I humiliating myself?" She pondered. Her slender fingers were firmly wrapped around the steering wheel. She knew that she should''ve given up and left them alone. However, when she heard the impatient honk from behind, she was seemingly bewitched by it and she kept following them all the way, until they took a turn... When she snapped out of it, she had alreadye to a stop in front of a high-end restaurant. There were no traces of them, only their car. She slowly stopped by the roadside while she turned off the car''s engine and remained in her car. She looked out of the window with a dull gaze. She assumed that Frederick wasn''t sad at all, that he was the type of man to indulge in wine and women. Why was she even here at this moment? Why didn''t she just leave? What on earth was she expecting? The emotions in her heart were disarrayed and her mind was nk till the point that nothing could be processed. For a long time, Alicia''s mind was empty and she started the car while she was still dazed. At this time, her sight inadvertently shifted. Apair of familiar figures suddenly came across her vision beside the window. She saw some clear grey figures. Was it them? If it was, then shouldn''t the shadow behind the curtain be Frederick? The signboard, "Fortune Seafood Restaurant", suddenly came into sight out of the corner of her eyes. It was a high-end restaurant and the night view there was spectacr. Sure enough, they came here for a romantic candlelit dinner! Fortune Seafood Restaurant? In the past, Alicia particrly liked seafood. Besides that, it was currently the peak season to eat crabs in September! From her angle, all she was able to see was the woman''s smile. The woman was swaying forwards and backwards. It was clear to Alicia how they were having an enjoyable meal at the restaurant. Her heart was broken into pieces, but she chose not to leave. Her attention was deadlocked on them, she simply couldn''t stop staring at them... Chapter 543 Chapter 543 The restaurant''s atmosphere was soothing and a te of crabs was served onto their table shortly. Looking at the delicate crabs with their ws curled around on the te, Frederick''s heart began to ache. The crabs were so cute... They reminded him of Ally! Out of the blue, his vision became inexplicably blurry. It reminded him of Alicia''s adorableness; she would be very happy to just wait and buy fresh crabs while they were on sale. She was a stubborndy, but she really loved crabs! In the blink of an eye, the atmosphere around them instantly dropped to zero degrees and Faye felt it too. She nced at the crabs on the te while she wondered what Frederick was looking at. Afraid of ruining the asion, she didn''t dare to ask him. After that, they continuously chatted with each other and neither of them touched the crabs the entire time. Frederick merely gazed at them until the very end. The longer he stared at the crabs, the more he felt how delicate they were... When they left the hotel, Faye held a huge bouquet of roses in her arms. The smile on her face was unconceble. "Mr. Clements, I''ll be partaking in an eventter and it''s located at a hotel not too far from here. It''s a fashion event and I''m attending it because the host has invited me personally. Would you care to join me?" She asked. ncing around uncertainly, he panicked while he nodded and said, "That sounds good!" Right after that, the two of them left together side by side. Waiting outside, Alicia hadn''t moved a single inch until they left the restaurant. She slowly stepped on the gas pedal and shifted forwards a few parking spaces. What she had seen was an utter disappointment to her. A hotel?C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org "Haha... Were they... nning to spend the night together?" She thought. "What else could they possibly do at a ce like this?" The answer was obvious, but her heart was still thumping like flopping fish; she continuously fought to live on without giving up. Therefore, she chose not to leave. Instead, she shifted her gaze to another spot and remained still. She wasn''t certain what she was supposed to do. She parked her car in front of the entrance and merely waited inside. As time passed by, the street lights gradually became dimmer. There were only a few pedestrians on the road, and the lively city was slowly swallowed by darkness and turned into absolute silence. The people who went into the hotel never came out. Her sight fell upon the rearview mirror which reflected the image of a familiar shadow. "Frederick''s car is still here! Are they staying here for the night?" She asked herself. She had been in a dilemma for many days before she came to this decision. She certainly wasn''t expecting it to end like this! It was as if reality had pped her in the face. She even allowed her heart to be trampled upon by others. Alicia choked on her painful sobs as she leaned against the back seat and slowly closed her eyes then clenched her fists a few times. "Should I go in?" She thought. "It has already gone this far, so why should I even go in at this point? Wouldn''t I be humiliating myself if I confronted them?" On the inside, she felt two parts of herself arguing with each other, and it made her ufortable. Suddenly, a disdainful expression shed across her mind together with words of disgust and humiliation. "Why are you still here? How many times have I told you that Mr. Clements isn''t here? Get out, now! Do you really notprehend my words?" "You can''t live without him, can you? Alicia, he doesn''t love you anymore! He fled your wedding! Do you not understand the meaning behind that or are you not ashamed at all?" "Look at how far you''ve gone just for a man. You look miserable!" "Wow, the prideful Mrs. nchard! She''s no different from a prostitute when ites to love and a man! Haha..." "Hehe... Look at your pitiful face. The answers written all over it. You''ve been dumped by Frederick. How embarrassing is that..." "Haha..." Alicia was on the verge of copsing again. She shut her eyes tightly and her face became distorted with pain in the darkness. She didn''t notice that a figure had staggered out from the side door and got into a woman''s car. In the hotel, Frederick was pulled to a corner by his friends as soon as he appeared at the event; he parted ways with Faye moments ago. After he bowled with his friends, his vision became blurry as he walked down the stairs, it was because he had consumed a few cups of alcohol earlier. At the counter, he booked a room for himself and promptly left for it. Since Alicia''s previous ident urred in a hotel, he remembered to remind everyone to not disturb him and any room services weren''t needed even though he was drunk. He fell into a deep sleep once he entered his room and locked his door. There were many opportunities for them to get together in the past, but somehow, every time, there was something that prevented them from meeting. At that moment, Alicia experienced various emotions. The tears that welled up in her eyes weren''t all because of sadness. Instead, it indicated some joyous moments of her life. It had never urred to her that being fickle was a way of her moving on. On the contrary Frederick hadn''t expected that his misinformation helped his grandmother survive a man-made disaster while it left Alicia heart- broken; itpletely changed their fate. That night, Frederick was drunk while he tossed and turned on his bed. On the other hand, Alicia waited outside for him the entire night... As the sky turned bright, a sh of lightning woke Alicia, who was still in a trance. Looking back, she realized that Vicki had drifted up into the sky and was in the sports car for an entire night. Looking through the rearview mirror, the ck car remained in the same position, but her eyes had lost the sparkle they once held. She felt cold, and her heart was numb. Five o''clock? She nced over at the hotel''s entrance for ast time before she started the car. On the way back home, the wind was howling loudly and the rain was pouring dreadfully. As she walked under the pouring rain, her body was slowly drenched in rainwater; every step she took seemed familiar. That day, it was also raining heavily while she waited for a long time. The only difference was that she had chased after Jeremy in search of an answer. This time however, she couldn''t even gather her courage to ask the questions. "I guess this is fine as well. We won''t be crossing paths in the future anymore!" "What''s the point of winning him back this way? He''s a man without feelings, a cheater who only seeks. pleasure in s*x. It isn''t what I''m looking for! There''s no need to savor our past rtionship. My dignity is more important and there isn''t a need for regret or sorrow." She told herself. "I''m so tired of everything..." The moment the door opened, her whole body was drenched in rainwater. Her face was pale, and her eyes were hollow. Nichs heard her sound and had noticed Alicia, who stood at the door dripping with rainwater from head to toe. His gaze immediately shifted to the pool of water on the ground. "Ally? What''s going on?" He took a few big steps towards her before he stopped midway and ran back... Chapter 544 Chapter 544 Nichs quickly grabbed a towel before he ran down and wrapped Alicia up in it. He continuously wiped her hair and face. Her body was freezing cold in his arms, so he swiftly wiped her down to prevent her from catching a cold. "What happened to you? Didn''t you..." Didn''t she mention that she was going to find Frederick? After he noticed her apathetic expression and the sorrow in her eyes, he immediately sealed his lips. He figured that something bad had happened so he quickly changed the topic. "Hurry back to your room! You should take a shower and change your clothes. I don''t want you to catch a cold!" As he pushed her into the room, he then switched on the air conditioner, grabbed some clothes for her, and dragged her into the bathroom. "Hurry up or else you''ll get sick! I can''t help you with this, but if there''s anything else you want to talk about, well talk about it when you''re done with this. Now, go!" He only headed downstairs once he heard the sound of running water after she entered the bathroom. After her shower, Alicia promptly changed her clothes and left the room. Nichs happened to prepare her a cup of hot tea as he said, "Come on, have some tea. It''ll help warm you up. I even added some brown sugar for you!" As he passed the cup over to her, he turned around and headed to the bathroom and brought out a hairdryer. The moment he came out, he saw Alicia, who had held the cup of tea, while tears welled up in her eyes. Her tears rolled down her cheeks and dripped into the cup. "Ally?" "Sob... Nichs..." As her red lips turned pale, she immediately burst into tears. He reached out and took the cup of tea away from her. He hugged her and said, "It''s okay, you''re okay! I''m here, I''m here for you..." Sob... Sob... She broke down in that instance and was weeping uncontrobly as he pulled her head into his chest. After a long tearful moment, Nichs realized that Alicia had finally settled down and was exhausted. He picked her up andid her on her bed. He also ced a pillow under her head and took a few tissues to wipe the tears from the corners of her eyes. "Alright, calm down. Your eyes are already swollen. Are you hungry? I''ll get you a bowl of soup and something to eat! You''ve been crying for quite a while now, so go get some rest." He pinched her face and stood up. He then headed out of the room to give her some space. As she wept, tears formed in her eyes, but there was a faint smile across her lips. Shortly, Nichs brought in another meal for her. There was a bowl of soup, a bowl of oatmeal, and several buns. He passed her the soup first, then one of the buns. He then picked up the hairdryer by the table and dried her hair. While she munched on the bun, her body felt warmer, and tears suddenly welled up again. As soon as he turned off the hairdryer, he realized that tears had rolled down her cheeks once more. "What''s the matter this time? Did that b*stard bully you?" Alicia shook her head then pursed her lower lip and muttered, "No, I''m just happy! My brother is so kind to me, just like when we were kids. You care for me just like you used to..." It would''ve been great if she had a boyfriend like her brother. He treated her well and loved her very much! "Silly girl, you are my sister! Isn''t it my responsibility to take care of you?" As he stroked her soft and silky hair, he wanted to ask her what had happened. However, as soon as he looked up, he noticed the dark circles under her eyes. He swallowed the questions that popped up in his mind. "Are you tired yet? Come on, let''s get you to bed. You should get some rest!" He ensured that sheid still while he pulled the quilt to cover her up. "Everything will be fine when you wake up!" "Okay..." She was really tired and her eyelids were drooping. She blinked twice before her eyes closed. After a while, a snoring sound could be heard from her direction. On the other hand, Nichs remained in the room as well. He slowly tiptoed over to the sofa and took a nap reluctantly. After he woke up from his slumber, he realized that the sky was already bright. He got up and noticed that Alicia was still fast asleep. She was like a baby who did not budge at all. He stretched his body and looked at the time before he tiptoed his way out. He went to his room first to wash up before he headed downstairs to cook some food. He chopped some cucumbers and carrots and prepared a sauce. He wanted her to remain in bed a while longer, so he didn''t wake her up. He ordered breakfast, then brought the newspaper downstairs and began to read it. He patiently waited until his breakfast order had arrived, yet there still wasn''t any movement from upstairs. Seeing that it was past nine o''clock, he got up and headed upstairs. When he entered the room, he saw Alicia, who was still lying in bed. She hadn''t turned around at all. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org All of a sudden, he realized something wasn''t quite right. He walked over quickly and said, "Ally?" "Yes..." She groaned as he had disrupted her sleep. The moment he ced his hand over her forehead, he realized that her forehead was brimming hot! It was obvious that she had a fever! "Oh no, you''re sick. I was too careless! Ally, wake up. Don''t fall asleep..." He continuously nudged her. He turned around and searched for the first aid kit. After that, he took her temperature with a thermometer then poured her some warm water and fed her some antipyretics. He looked at the thermometer and noticed her temperature was almost 39 degrees. He helped her up and fed her some medicine. "Here, swallow this. I''ll take you to the hospital if your fever doesn''t subside!" "Ahem, ahem... It''s so bitter..." "Oh, so you do realize that it''s bitter? Look at yourself, you''ve caught a fever because you didn''t take care of yourself! Is there any other part of your body that feels ufortable?" He scolded her in a soft tone as he handed her more water. She shook her head and noticed that it felt heavier, but she simply smiled and said, "I never thought that I would fall sick again!" After continuous painful experiences in her rtionship, Alicia never expected herself to be affected by it again. "Huh?" Nichs couldn''t grasp the meaning behind her words. He wondered if it was the fever talking. Subconsciously, he extended his hand again to touch her forehead. All of a sudden, she sighed deeply. "Thest time I fell ill was because of my past rtionship when Jeremy fled from our wedding. I thought that it was the most el agonizing experience I''ve ever been through! But this time, I never expected that... I''d fall sick again because of my feelings for Frederick. Nichs, I guess anyone''s tolerance for pain doesn''t necessarily develop overtime and experience, does it?" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Tears welled up in her eyes again while the corner of her mouth twitched as well. Her face was filled with disdain and there was a profound sadness deep within her eyes. This time, Frederick was about to marry another woman! In the past, she mentioned that she would never allow a man to hurt her again in this life. However, she just made the same mistake again! She was unlucky the first time. However, Frederick was her second, so was it merely her own problem? Deep down, her heart started to question him over and over again! As soon as Nichs noticed her haggard face, he immediately went over and lifted her face while hefortingly caressed it as he said. "Silly girl! You''re not superwoman! It''ll only be weird if you don''t get sick after being drenched under the rain! Ally, don''t me yourself for another person''s sake, you should love yourself more instead, anotherC¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org Besides, you''re my golden girl anyways, so you deserve so much more than this! It isn''t worth crying over him Ally, it''s better to prioritize yourself!" She tilted her head and a smile of relief appeared on her face. "I know! I''m not going to be depressed about it anymore, let alone fall for..." She promised herself not to repeat the same mistake again. As she held onto his warm hands, her eyes lit up like the stars in the sky. "Back then, I had to endure everything alone when I was sick. But now, I have you to take care of me, so I''ll definitely recover quickly!" Chapter 545 Chapter 545 She wouldn''t seek death for a man, and she definitely wouldn''t grieve for him. She retracted her hand and fiercely pinched herp. When she lowered her eyes, a bit of hatred couldn''t help but sh through Alicia''s heart. "Now that''s the princess of the nchard family." Nichs was very satisfied with her behavior. He got up and said, "I''m going to get you some food, so eat, and then head to bed. Call me if you''re not feeling well. I''ll stay with you today." As she was about to reject the offer, he turned around and walked to the door. Looking at the tall figure, she felt a sense of warmth in her heart. Fortunately, her brother was here for her even when their parents weren''t. In fact, God had been very kind to her. The years of being a youngdy were the best time of her life. Except for the bumpy rtionships, she was really grateful. Maybe this was God''s will. After all, a door would open when another closed. Sheforted himself. She felt slightly better thinking this way. After her meal, she slept in peace. Thanks to the fever and the medicine, she slept soundly. When she woke up in the afternoon, she was full of energy. Nichs measured her body temperature again. Seeing that the fever had subsided, he breathed a sigh of relief. Tve hired a maid to do the cleaning and cooking. It''ll save you a lot of work. The house is huge, and there''s too many things to handle. I have things to settle tonight. I want to build up our family business so I''ll invest in some of them first. When Mom and Dade back, I''ll let Dad run the business behind the scenes. Firstly, he''ll have something on his hands. On top of that, he has been doing business his whole life. He can''t disappear like this. What do you think?" "Okay, sounds good. If there''s anything I can do for you, feel free to ask me." "You are now my pir, my support system. I''d appreciate it if you took care of yourself," he said as he pinched her cheek. "From now on, don''t be yful, and don''t stay outte!" He did not expect her charm to be so great. A nightclub was indeed a ce where men squandered their money. At the end of the day, even a hero could not resist a woman''s charm. "Got it. Would you be a dear and bring me some fruits before you head out? I''ll stay home today." She deliberately acted like a spoiled child to lighten up the mood. "That''s a good idea." Hearing the sound of the car leaving, the corner of Alicia''s mouth fell slightly and she went back to sleep. She had nothing else to do other than sleep. Now that she was alone, she couldn''t help overthinking. She took her phone and scrolled for a while. Since she got Misty''s ID card, she had gotten rid of her past. Nowadays, besides some men, her friends were dancers. Although she often danced at the nightclub, she was actually very repulsed by this circle. There were many inside stories that people didn''t know. There were many stories about poaching people, buying news, privatepetition, secret fights, and stealing guests. There were all kinds of hidden rules too. Therefore, she had never made close friends in this circle. After she opened her social media, she found nothing on the feed that she was looking forward to, so she posted a selfie. It was a photo of the medicine and fruit on the table captioned by a line of words. "Sob, sob... I fell sick." She flipped through the feed out of habit. Indeed, other than showing off branded products, cosmetics and lifestyle, there was nothing interesting. She was about to swipe away when some news popped up. "Fickle and Loyal: Mr. Clements madly pursues designer." After staring at it for three seconds, Alicia still did not open it. When she was about to contact him, she received a reply. It was from Sebastian. He asked her if she was okay and wanted toe over and see her. Without any dy, she quickly stopped him. "I''m fine. I''m just having a cold. I''ll be fine after some rest." As soon as she replied to the message, a new message came into view. "Wedding Count-down: Mr. Clements Having the Time of His Life in the Hotel." Unable to hold back her curiosity, she clicked on the link and read it. It was the news from the previous night. The two had entered the hotel. Apparently, there was a party. Frederick was seen leaving the hotel room with untidy clothes in the morning. As soon as she passed by, she scanned the relevant titles below. "Love at First Sight: Mr. Clements''s ''Rose'' Bomb." "Admit to having a fiancee: Mr. Clements finally decides to settle down?" "Marriage between noble families: Love or benefit?" "The Last Indulgence: Intimacy in an apartment and hotel." Every time Alicia nced at the titles, she narrowed her eyes, and her heart sank. In the end, she couldn''t hold back her anger and she turned off her phone. However, she never thought that half of the headlines would be about Trevor, whose name was not usually up there. Her heart has been turned upside down. Over the following few days, Alicia did not click on the news again. She wanted to feel at ease. To do that, she would not put her focus on the wedding anymore. However, since the wedding date was approaching day by day, whether she like it or not, she had no choice but to hear the name "Mr. Clements every now and then. She was very down. Therefore, over the next few days, she went to the store to do business during the daytime and dance at Heaven Star Clubhouse at night. When she came home, she went directly to bed. Slowly, her mind started to clear up. At least she could maintain a peace of mind on the surface. After enduring the most difficult period, it was October 10th in the blink of an eye. News of Mr. Clements''s grand wedding spread all over the city. In a resort hotel, a low profile yet grand and special wedding was going on. All the decorations were made up of white gauze, white lilies, white roses, patches of green, and dazzling white. The guests'' banquet hall was separated from the wedding hall, and the ceremony was held inside. Although he wanted to give Alicia a perfect wedding, it was, after all, a ghost marriage. He could only give her such a ceremony before his family and rtives. There were not many quests outside, but they were all very close to him. After all, this waspletely different from the usual weddings. The guests outside were enjoying themselves. With this, he organized a banquet without a bride. This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. Inside, Frederick, dressed in a white suit, held her portrait carefully. Hepleted a very solemn wedding ceremony by himself. Among the people present, there were Grandma, the Clements family, and his closest friends who knew the truth. For him, they had witnessed it and this was a perfect wedding. He had no regrets. The people closest to him were there. The only regret was not having his bride beside him. That day, Alicia stayed at home. She was afraid of listening or seeing something that would upset her. She sat on the balcony all day, either looking nkly at the flowers and nts in front of her or looking at the blue sky out of the window. Chapter 546 Chapter 546 When night fell, Alicia regained her senses. After enduring the most difficult day, she felt nothing but empty. She did not cry, nor did she feel pain. After eating something and washing up, she went to Heaven Star Clubhouse. Meanwhile, the wedding banquet onlysted for a day. Trevor and the housekeeper sent the guests away. Frederick''s mood was bad. That day, the pain on his face was evident. In the room, he drank a lot of wine. It seemed that only wine could suppress the raging restlessness in his heart. He didn''t expect the wedding to be like this. In the aisle, Penny and Hallie met. Their faces darkened. Hallie still couldn''t help it so she spoke. "It''s this woman again! She keeps bugging me even though she is dead. He obviously cares about her a lot. The rumors..." "Is it true? What''s going on?" Penny was puzzled, but she was even more depressed. "Who knows? She''s gone! I just didn''t expect him to hold a ghost wedding for her. What bad luck!" How could this wedding be any weirder? Moreover, the thought that she had dismissed was now a mess in her heart, which disturbed her peace even more. At this time, should she give him another blow? Subconsciously, the answer was yes, but when she thought of it, she felt nervous for some reason. Therefore, she stood restlessly as she stomped her feet. Likewise, Hallie, who didn''t get along with him, also attended this wedding. She hadpletely lost the so-called vanity that she sought after. At this moment, her heart was in a mess. After all, Grandma and Christian were both here. They didn''t dare to stay for a long time, so they quickly returned to their seats. As for the other people, not only did they feel sad about the wedding, they were also touched. In an instant, Trevor thought of getting the marriage certificate. A red- figure kept shing across his mind. He didn''t know why, but he felt that Frederick was happy about this wedding. After seeing everyone off, Trevor went to Frederick''s room. Sure enough, as soon as he opened the door, the strong smell of alcohol filled his nostrils. "Bro, are you alright? They''re all gone. Grandma is worried about you!" He gave him a tug and poured him a ss of water. Frederick really wanted to be drunk, but for some reason, he was very sober that day. He reached out and patted Trevor on the shoulder. "It''s okay. I''m fine. Don''t worry about me! Today is a happy day for me." He had happy tears.This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. He gulped down the wine in his ss and said, "Thank you for your hard work today. Go back and rest early. I''ll ask Chet to give me a ride." That day, he was going to stay at Robson Garden, where she had lived just before her death. "Okay. Call me if you need anything." They high fived and looked at each other with a smile. Trevor turned around and left. He knew that what Frederick needed right now was peace and quiet. In the room, Frederick stayed for a while before he got up and left. On the way back to the city, he felt a little stuffy. He loosened his tie and said, "Stop the car by the road. I need some air." After choosing to stop at a park, he got out of the car, smoked a cigarette, and stood in the cold wind for a while. Not far away, Chet got out of the car too, but he didn''te close. Looking at the lonely figure, he let out a faint sigh. By the time he got back into the car, Frederick''s mind had cleared up. He looked at the scenery outside the window and unconsciously touched his ring. It was like touching his beloved one. When his consciousness became clear, he felt emptier and lonelier than ever. His yearning turned into fetters and shackles. His breathing hitched. He inadvertently turned his eyes and suddenly spoke. "Send me to Heaven Star Clubhouse. I want to have a drink." In the rearview mirror, he looked at Chet for a while. Chet turned at the crossroad without saying anything and slowly at the door. Before he could say anything, Frederick nced at him. "You can go back. I''m fine." As soon as he finished, he pushed the car door open. He had changed into an elegant ck suit. Swaying, Frederick''s figure walked into the Heaven Star Clubhouse. He wanted to sit in his usual position but found that the seats were full. He had no choice but to sit in the most expensive private room on the high tform. The ce was spacious, and of course, the view was also the best. However, that day, he felt very bored. He didn''t like this kind of rtively closed-off and quiet space. After putting down his jacket, he asked for a bottle of red wine and some pastries. He then loosened his tie a little as he poured himself a ss. He was immersed in the fragrance of the wine. He squinted eyes as he listened to the melodious drum beats. A vague figure gradually emerged in his mind, and he seemed to have calmed down a little. All of a sudden, cheers and screams arose, "Wow! Miss Swift! Miss Swift!" Amidst waves of enthusiastic apuse, whistles, and cheers, the familiar name snapped Frederick out of his thoughts. Miss Swift? He was quite lucky that day. "For me?" Unconsciously, he touched the ring again and slowly opened his eyes. His eyes became more focused, and suddenly, they widened. The stage was dark but for a shing and beautiful snake-like shadow dancing gracefully. People couldn''t see anything at all, only the beautiful curves of her figure. She moved slowly, outlining each curve. It was as if a spiritual snake was dancing; it was impable! "Wow! Bravo!" Although they could only see the woman''s curves, Frederick sensed a familiar aura. His heart was thumping for no reason. This dance was truly one of the most wondrous things. It was so special. No wonder the crowd was blowing up! Just seeing the shadow sent a surge of excitement through his heart. His eyes unconsciously widened, and a sense of familiarity hit. "What? What''s going on?" Why did he have such a strange feeling when he saw her curves? Was it a kind of uncontroble throb? Was it? He shook his head hard and shut his eyes. When he opened them, the scene on the stage had changed. There was originally a background of an S-with floating green grass, but it now became a horizontal blue wave. What was originally a dancing spiritual snake in sexy red was now an elegant mermaid in white... Chapter 547 Chapter 547 The music slowed down. Unlike the enchanting and sexy snake, now, a mermaid in white sat on a rock at the sea whilebing her hair. Her elegant movements were like a girl''s beautiful dream, no longer wild. She acted a little shy. The two different dance styles blended with each other perfectly, which made the audience''s heart thump hard. After a while, the scene changed, and the mermaid began to dance in the air. In an instant, it set off the climax. "Miss Swift, Miss Swift!" It caught Frederick''s attention. He had not yete back to his senses even as the music gradually came to an end, apanied by the curtains curling up. As the music fell at thest note, the surrounding lights were lit up row by row. Looking up, he saw a woman wearing a ck tight-fitting shirt and a hat, sitting in a sexy and elegant pose to mark the ending. When his eyes fell on the woman''s face, he abruptly stood up. The wine ss next to him was knocked off the table. "Alicia?" On the stage, she scanned through the audience by instinct. When she looked at the crowd, she caught sight of a tall figure standing under the light. As their eyes met, she staggered a little, and her mind suddenly went nk. Everything happened in the blink of an eye. Retracting her gaze, she turned around and ran backstage in a hurry. Once Frederick came back to his senses, he got out of his seat and chased after her. After getting off the stage, she ran all the way. Since she was not far away, Frederick took big strides. When they were close, each on either side of a corridor, he locked her in his sight. "Is that you, Ally?" Her heart trembled, but she quickened her pace. "Wait!" As he sped up, he shouted again, "Miss Swift?" However, when he turned out of the aisle, there was no sign of the woman. Thest he remembered was the familiar back of the woman and something different... She had short brown shoulder-length hair when she took off her hat. As he rushed through the corridor, he was stopped by several security guards. "Sir, there is work in progress further up. You can''t barge in." He grabbed the man''s shirt and shouted, "Where is Miss Swift? I want to see her! What''s Miss Swift''s real name? Is it Alicia?" "Sir, did you drink too much? Miss Swift''s real name is Misty. Please stop this act. Miss Swift is the boss'' woman, not a dancer who escorts the guests. Even if we let you through, I''m afraid you won''t be able to see her." The man''s words were like a basin of cold water over Frederick''s face. He felt a little confused and slowly loosened the hand grasping the man''s shirt. Did he drink too much and was mistaken? He rubbed his eyes. Was it because of his wedding? Did he miss her too much? Was that why he mistook every woman to be her? He turned around and left in low spirits. Through the crack of a door, a pair of eyes followed him all the way. Alicia did not dare to breathe. She covered her mouth with both hands with tears in her eyes. Only when the footsteps faded and it waspletely quiet outside did she turn around and lean against the wall. She knelt down. Did he still miss her? Alicia, who had just calmed down, was shaken again. She raised her head and pinched her leg hard. With a sarcastic bitter smile, she muttered. "You''re being childish again! Missing someone is totally different from being in love with them." She assumed that he would miss any beautiful woman. Just like how he used to miss Danica, and now he missed her... It was true that men''s feelings were always so wild but short-lived, while women''s were fragile and longsting. Did she love him? She loved him very much! However, when she thought about it, it was not worth it. Did she hate him? That as well, but in fact, she felt so pale and powerless. After all, when they were together, he had not been unfaithful to her, and he had also given her a wonderful life. It could only be said that they wanted different things.C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org She did not doubt that if she appeared at this moment, he would want to be with her. However, she, knew that their passion and love for each other was only temporary She could tell because although they parted for just a short while, he had found himself another woman. Could she say that he was irresponsible? No. Could she say that he was worthy of trust? No, she couldn''t. The news headlines suddenly popped up in her mind; fickle yet loyal. How urate this title was. As she closed her eyes, she felt as if her heart was pricked by needles. She slowly propped herself up. "The two of us aren''t meant to be after all." Although it was impossible for a couple to have their happily ever after fairytale, his affection toward her was too short to be true. She could only imagine what would happen to her when she got old and sick in the future. No matter how perfect a person was, what was the point if they were not meant to be? Just like the stunning shoes in every girl''s dream, it was too ufortable. She could wear it for the three seconds on stage. She forcefully swallowed back the surging emotions in her heart. At this moment, her reasoning overcame her emotions. She did not want to have anything to do with her past. These sudden palpitations, surprises l.n& and emotions of joy and sorrow had Frederick''s heart beaten into pieces. He walked out in a daze. After getting into a taxi, he felt ill. His mind was full of the woman''s face, Alicia''s face, dancing and looking at him... He went back to Robson Garden andid down on the bed. This feeling was even stronger. He didn''t know how he fell asleep in the end. The next day, when Frederick woke up, it was alreadyte in the morning. Heid back on the bed, reeking of alcohol, still in his suit. He got up with pain pounding in his head Her curves, that familiar face and back shed across his mind. Finally, he remembered the different hairstyle... He shook his head hard as if he was possessed. "I''m crazy! Ally, am I really out of my mind?" In the past and now, everyone looked like her. Was he that lovesick? If possible, he was willing to sacrifice everything in exchange for her. Chapter 548 Chapter 548 In the following days, Alicia was depressed. Frederick fell seriously ill. When people were ill, they tended to be vulnerable. When people heard this, even those who had only met him once or so were fighting to personally take care of him. However, he turned off his phone and acted like a zombie. Everyday, he stared at the big teddy bear on the bed. That day, Chet brought some documents over. What he saw was the usual... Frederick taking his medicine. However, this time, his focus was on the wedding photo. Sometimes, he really didn''t understand. Frederick knew that he was suffering, so why did he have to torture himself like this? After taking the documents, Chet slowly walked over and asked, "Do you need to go to the hospital?" Frederick shook his head and took the pen. Then he signed the documents one by one. "I''m just a little tired. I''ll be fine after a few days'' rest."This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. After pouring him a ss of warm water, Chet pulled a chair over and spoke. "You get your peace and quiet after turning off your phone, while my phone is constantly exploding with messages! Frederick, only you can help yourself. You know that this won''t help, so why are you torturing yourself like this? Miss nchard will not want to see you like this. You''vee so far, so why can''t you do it again this time?" After a pause, Frederick made thest stroke. His strength was obviously a little out of control as there was a hole in the document. After a moment of silence, he slowly exined. "I never believed in undying love. I never believed that I could love a woman so much. Did you know? These kinds of thoughts pop up in my mind a lot... I feel like there''s no meaning to life. I want to be with her!" Chet opened his mouth anxiously, but he heard Frederick continue. "In the past, no matter what happened, I never had such thoughts. I''m weak, a coward, and I''m dodging my responsibility, but now, I finally know what it feels like to have no passion in life. I work so hard everyday, but not for money nor will. I''m afraid that I''ll be alone, that I''ll see someone else in love and happy..." Was there space for him in this world? What he saw made him feel pain! "I know that I can''t die. At least for now..." Everyday, he had to struggle with this dilemma. It was tooplicated. Chet took back the documents and spoke. "That''s why you have to move on. If you give up, won''t your grandmother be the first to copse? Surely someone in the Clements family will be happy about that. What about Miss nchard? Who will remember her? Who will avenge her? Who has the ability to do so? Do you want her to perish without a trace? And your father, even if you despise him, you still have the same blood. What the Clements family has is the result of your father''s sweat and tears, isn''t it? Over the years, Penny spent a lot of money. Don''t you know that? Although she spends a little here and there, she can easily spend all the family''s riches. If you''re not here, the family fortune will fall into her hands. Do you think Master Trevor can control her? Even thew is on her side. Without you to protect Grandma, it won''t do." Frederick''s eyes sharpened little by little, and his muscles were also twitching. Chet knew that what he said worked. He nced at the untouched dishes at one side, took the packages sent by someone, and threw them at him. "A man doesn''t know the pain of another man. Please don''t forget that. Eat." At least it was better than leftovers. Although it was not his favorite, Frederick ate the food. It was like chewing on wax, but his attitude had changed a lot. "I can see why you''re a doctor. Although you haven''t graduated, you''re doing great. You get straight to the point. Thank you." It was really worth it having such a friend in life. "Are you praising or insulting me? I did it for my 5% share. Without you, my God of Wealth, where would I get a bonus?" The two of them looked at each other with a smile on their lips. After discussing some official business, Chet got up and left. Downstairs, he told Miranda to prepare another meal for Frederick before driving away. Upstairs, Frederick got up and took a shower. He shaved his beard and tidied himself up from head to toe. It was as if he had been resurrected from the past with high spirits and a fresh look. At this time in Korea, Danica hade back with a day''s notice. She returned to the rented apartment and was so tired that sheid on the bed. "This kind of life is f*cking awful!" If it wasn''t for the fact that she had been physically and mentally exhausted and had an eating disorder for the past few years which made her lose some weight, she would have had more will to die. This industry was rotten on the inside despite its dazzling surface. It was so twisted. She was already so thin. Why couldn''t she eat? They could use photoshop. Even though she went for several shoots a day, she had to force a smile. She was dissatisfied. Of course, tired was not an urate word to describe how truly exhausted she was. After all, l was not doing hardbor. The only bad thing about her job was that she had to work day and night. She couldn''t eat as she liked either and couldn''t sleep well. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org What was most infuriating was that she used her own money to support herself. Yet, she was still so tired! The money she earned was far worse than what she would have gotten from investing. ording to her calctions, in order to take back the capital, she had to work like this for at least three years. That f*cking son of a b*tch. Every time she encountered this kind of situation, she would have the strong urge to return to her old life, to go back home. Back at home, she had afy bed and someone to serve her. On the contrary, this apartment was very old and extremely expensive. She was also forbidden from eating meat or fruits. In the past, she didn''t think that they were delicious, but since she came here, she felt that she was going crazy. That was because she had used all of her family''s wealth. Although it wasn''t a big surgery, she hired a famous surgeon to do it privately. The drugs were of the best quality. Therefore, it was more expensive than entering a hospital. Since she needed to book a hospital appointment, plus the materials used in the cosmetic surgery, her money was running out. She was living a good life on the surface. Because she didn''t want to progress here, she relied on thepany for money instead of signing a contract. Therefore, a big part of her ie was taken away. If she didn''t work, her life would be difficult. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Danica tossed and turned on the bed. Looking at the ceiling, she could not help sitting up. She turned and opened theptop by her side. Chapter 549 Chapter 549 Danica logged onto her social media ount. Just as she was about to contact her father, a bunch of messages popped out. It seemed like her father was looking for her. Some asked if she was there, and some left her a phone number. Some of them scolded her directly. After scrolling through all the messages, she could not help but be a little dumbfounded. "Is there something wrong? Why did he suddenly contact me? Didn''t I already agree to go back in half a year? We''ve been in contact just recently. Why all the fuss?" As she thought about it, she scrolled to thest number and called back. "Dad, it''s me." She was about to ask her dad for some money when the call was picked up, but she didn''t know where to start. An angry voice could be heard. "Where have you been? I''ve texted you so many times. How can you only call me now? I heard the news that Yasmine is an ambassador! Hurry up and give me one million dors. There''s a customering to get their money tomorrow. If I don''t have the money by then, they''ll sue me!" He couldn''t even produce this little bit of money? "Dad, I''m broke. I actually wanted you to give me money. The sry here is in a different currency. My life looks amazing to everyone, but to be honest, after a show, I can''t even buy a pair of shoes! Moreover, the food here is not the same as it is back home. I need to pay thousands for a good meal. I''m so devastated!" "Then why are you still wasting time there? Are you waiting to starve to death? Come back. Our family is so unfortunate these days. We have to pay for everything. Our family can''t hold on any longer! And that Frederick, regardless of whether our family copses or not, if you don''te back soon, there will be no ce for you." "What''s the matter?" "Don''t you pay attention to the news? Go and see for yourself! If that''s all, I have to go now. I have to worry about money." "Ah!" Before Danica finished speaking, a beeping sound was heard. She put her phone aside and was still puzzled for a while. It was just a marriage. Didn''t Frederick get married a long time ago? Who didn''t know this? He was a low-key person. What was the need to pay attention to the news? Soaver International wouldn''t go so far as to go bankrupt, would it? As she thought about it, she suddenly realized, definitely not! If he really went bankrupt, why would her father care about whether there was space for her? Then what could it be? While she was wondering, a series of intimate photos of Frederick and a woman came into sight. As she scrolled down, each photo was almost apanied by a very ambiguous photo of a couple. What in the world... "No restraint after marriage: Mr. Clements has a new lover." "Mr. Clement''s Wedding: A mystery bride." "36D: Mr. Clements'' most beautiful girlfriend." "New vs old love: Hot dances at parties." Her eyes widened. Danica almost couldn''t believe it. What was going on? She clicked on the articles one by one. Upon closer reading, she waspletely shocked. "An explosion at Lovely Scent? Did Alicia die?" Originally, it was good news. However, as soon as she read about the gossip, Danica was very regretful. Why did she leave at this time? During this period, she took care of her body, recuperated, andmunicated with her doctor everyday. The rest of the time, she had to learn simple Korean. She also learned a Korean version of a song from her home country. All of this was for the events in six months'' time. After all, facial surgeries had their risks. She strictly followed the doctor''s instructions everyday. She was even afraid of her emotions being affected. There were no mirrors or lights in the room. On her phone and read het el Therefore, the only thing she could do every day was to y the music on her phone and read. Therefore, she knew nothing about the news. She always thought about recovering and returning home as soon as possible. Why did he seem to have changed into another person just after she left? In the past, if she wanted to see news rted to him, she had to go to the financial section, and it was often a side shot. However, now, he was all over the headlines in the entertainment section. The news was recent. One of them was within thest three days! He actually had so many exes? In a hurry, Danica clicked on more articles. She was so angry that she gnashed her teeth. She had only been away for a few days. Why did everything happen so abruptly? Her n waspletely messed up and her mind was in a mess. She felt a little dizzy, and she was also confused. Wasn''t he the one who hated women? What was going on here? And who did he marry? Why did everyone say it was grand but also mysterious? Why wasn''t there a single article revealing the bride''s name? Moreover, the details of the wedding venue were iplete.C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org When her eyes fell on Faye''s face, she was so outraged that she jumped up from the bed. "What, why? Why does he favor this woman?" Danica grabbed her hair angrily and turned the mirror to look at her own face. Who did he love? Why was he with a woman who looked like her when she was trying her best to cover up her tracks? She felt as if she had been fooled. She was extremely anxious inside. Now, she couldn''t go back even if she wanted to. Besides, her face now looked better. If she got rid of the cosmetics, all her efforts would be in vain. It would ruin her skin. If she had known this, she would not have left and suffered through everything. She missed the window... That wouldn''t do! That bunch of monsters. She had to go back right now! She regretted it so much. It was as if her heart and lungs were about to explode. In the end, she was so angry that everything went ck before her eyes. On the other hand, after the most difficult moment, Alicia''s Mystic Gift Store had officially opened. She bought a batch of fashionable essories that she liked. In addition, the perfume that sheel sent to the Ministry of Public Affairs for examination that had her brand''s limited-edition concocting method was ready to be sold. At the same time, she introduced several nail services. She had set up two counters to attract the guests'' attention. Of course, an online shop was avable too. She was busy with her business everyday. Her life was simple yet it made her feel fulfilled. Gradually, her smile brightened the more she invested in her business. That day, when she returned home, she brought home some of her brother''s favorite pastries. After heating them, she changed her clothes and spoke. "Do you still want to go to Heaven Star Clubhouse? Here, eat some pastries before we go. Careful, it''s hot." She was going to hand them to him. "Okay..." Nichs reached out to take one and gestured to the sofa. They sat on the sofa for a while. Nichs ate his pastry while Alicia poured him a ss of warm water. She also took a pastry. "By the way, I bought the apple candy you wanted. I almost forgot it was in my kitchen cab for quite some time now. Its shelf life is a little short. It''llst for 20 days. You can eat it for two more weeks until it expires." "Really? That''s actually great since it''s near the end of the month." "What the hell do you want? I''ll do what I need to do. You stay out of it." Chapter 550 Chapter 550 With a bright smile, Alicia spoke. "Did you think that I would poison him? I''m not stupid. His life is not as valuable as mine. Don''t worry, I won''t mess around. Hey, is there any progress with the casino? Did you find anything?" "That''s simple. There are many casinos like this, but it''s the Luther family''s territory. We call it Eighth Casino. It''s located at Brighton Lane No. 8, so it''s called Eighth Casino. It is an underground club in Casterwich City. The most famous one with a dark background is the Luther family who is now in charge of attacking and protecting. They used to be part of the Long Gang. The other one is the Bowles family''s, who has been in charge of finances in recent years. Now, there is a head of the casino... Willy!" Nichs roughly exined what he knew. "In the early days, big nightclubs like East Bannpool and Night Pearl Clubhouse Clubhouse belonged to either the Bowles family or the Luther family. However, after the revolution, Willy turned to finance. The investment in the nightclubs was reduced and he focused mainly on sports and entertainment agencies. After all, it is unlike the chaotic world now. The Luther family also focused on security. After all, they are deep-rooted. So now, all big nightclubs, except for East Bannpool, are under the Luther family. Only they do this kind of evil gambling. Of course, there is another force, the Bowles family''s finances. In the underworld, the two forces are evenly divided. Now, I have gathered the other nightclubs and Heaven Star Clubhouse, that we are leading, is thriving. Although it''sparably weaker, we can beat the Luther family! It''s no big deal to go to their casinos, but not quite to use their casino to do something. I am afraid I can''t help you with that." He looked at her for a few seconds and hesitated. When he saw that her eyebrows were tightly furrowed in determination, he spoke tentatively. "Actually, there''s a way..." "Say it. Why did you stop?" Alicia raised her head and couldn''t hide her eagerness. Her n was nearlyplete. If she missed this, the ending wouldn''t be what she wanted. "The most powerful person in Casterwich City, the person who is respected by everyone... It''s not up to you whether you get to meet him or not." Her eyes dimmed in an instant and she bit her lower lip in annoyance. "You want me to beg Frederick?" At the mention of his name, she felt a scar in her heart get torn open; it was dripping with blood. She would rather die. She would not beg him, especially at this time. Judging from her frustrated reaction, he knew that his sister still cared about Frederick, unlike what she imed. He didn''t force her. Wiping his hands, he stood up and said, "I''m just giving you a suggestion. This is the only solution that I can think of." He turned sideways and rubbed her fluffy hair. He continued speaking. "I will find a way to talk to the Luther family. You can take him to the venue first. By the way, he can test his luck in a few rounds. As for winning or losing, it depends on his luck. I am leaving. Remember to lock the door! Call me if anything happens." "Yes. Bye..." She waved at him, and the engine of the car could be heard. Then, Alicia sighed heavily and said, "He''s married. What right do I have to beg him?" He was a wolf! How could she ept such a bad deal? If she really went to meet him, there would be more trouble. Feeling very annoyed, she grabbed her hair and grunted. She then got up and ran upstairs. She took an apple candy and went back to her room. She examined it carefully under her tablemp. She grabbed a piece and tried it herself. "This is it." Its effect was spectacr. Last time, she held it in her throat for only a little while, and over the next few days, her throat felt morefortable. Moreover, even her deliberately hoarse tone seemed to have cleared a lot. She took out another box, put on a pair of rubber gloves and a mask, and then walked to another small room. She found a straw and opened a small bottle to suck some of the liquid. Fortunately, this stic seal was transparent. Otherwise, it would be really troublesome. She tried from a few positions. Finally, Alicia chose the corner of the stic. Each part was secretly injected with a little liquid. After the work was done, she put the tablet in the venttion duct, hoping to let the water droplets inside evaporate. Then, she blew the stic b using her hairdryer to hide the needle holes. After finishing everything, she checked again. Without taking a closer look, one would not notice anything at all. Who would notice if there were needle holes on the stic? Then, Alicia put the medicine box in her bag. She was afraid that someone would eat it by mistake. After cleaning up, she started to cram on information about the casino... I In the blink of an eye, it was already the weekend. On this day, Jeremy visited Serenity Sanatorium with some food supplies. Recently, he was very diligent. Every time he came he would record what his mother said and listen to it when he went home. Every time he heard them, he felt that he was making the biggest mistake in his life. Every time, his heart sank deeper. Every minute, he was constantly tortured by the truth of the past. Now that he had a clue, he really wanted to know what happened. Once he got out of the car, he was in a daze. His mind was still wandering elsewhere. As soon as he stepped on the aisle, a familiar scream could be heard from inside the house. "Ah... It hurts..." Taking big strides, he rushed over and said, "Mom..." As soon as he entered the house, he saw his mother sitting on the bed. Her hair was ruffled, and there was blood on her face and body. A few nurses were cleaning up the wound on her arm. He saw blood all over the ground. "What''s going on?"This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. "Mr. Andrews, you''re here! Mrs. Pitchers ran out of the hospital when we weren''t paying attention and was almost hit by a car. Luckily, she was rescued by a kind and beautifuldy. She has some scratches here and there, but overall, she''s fine. Thedy was also injured and is being treated in the office." "Yes. She''s a kind-hearted person. Usually, the family members of these patients aren''t willing toe, but thedy was very worried about the patients and sympathized with them. She wouldn''t leave unless everything is alright..." As they were talking, a familiar voice came, "How is she? Is she injured?" As Jeremy turned around, he gasped. Chapter 551 Chapter 551 Lindsay? Why was she here? Jeremy was in a state of shock, and he wasn''t alone. Her eyes were also filled with shock. "Jeremy? Why are you here?" "Mr. Andrews, do you know each other?" Eyes wandered between the two of them. The nurse had her mouth wide open. Seeing that her sleeves were rolled up and half of her arm was wrapped in gauze, Jeremy suddenly understood. He was about to say something, but at this time, Sally came back to her senses first. "Yannie, you''re back? Yannie?" Sally said. "Why are you standing there? Come here! I''ve prepared potato chips for you. It''s fattening, so don''t eat too much." "Hey, where''s the potato chips?" She opened her hands in confusion, but her voice was soft and clear. She then reached out her hands and groped around as if she was looking for something. Then, a nurse rushed out and produced a bag for her. It was as if she had pulled it out from behind her. Sally grabbed it. The woman nervously held it in her arms and stared at the nurse. "Don''t touch my things. These are for Yannie!" As she spoke, she once again waved at Lindsay and extended her arms. She looked eager to get out of bed and give her a hug. "Yannie, Yannie." At this moment, he suddenly came to his senses. Jeremy grabbed Lindsay and dragged her out. They stopped in the corridor. At this time, screams, howls, cries, and even the sound of the bed rolling were loud and clear. Then, a swarm of medical staff rushed out quickly and went into separate rooms.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g! "What''s the noise? Be quiet. Quiet!" Pulling her aside, Jeremy''s face turned pale. There was a feeling that he couldn''t describe. The same went for Lindsay. Both of them were speechless. After a long while, she started, "Jeremy..." "That was my mom!" Closing his eyes, a trace of pain shed across his face. There was an indecipherable emotion in his tone. Judging from his reaction, she guessed what he was thinking. She said, "Do you think I''ll distance myself from you or evenugh at you after seeing your shorings?" Of these that he never mentioned, which one was not extremely hurtful? Holding his hand, she shook her head. "Jeremy, this isn''t something you can choose, and it''s not your fault either. If you feel embarrassed about this, I''d be even more embarrassed about my family''s situation. You shouldn''t worry about this." For a moment, he was touched. Even though her intentions were too obvious every time, he couldn''t deny that apart from the fact that she was really kind-hearted, she had true feelings for him as well. "Why are you here?" Most people would avoid this ce. There was only grass in the surrounding area. "I was on the way to meet a friend whom I haven''t seen for years at the airport. I was going to get her something special on the way. Unfortunately, my car ran out of gas halfway on the road. Plus, it''s not easy to get a taxi. I saw a building in front, so I went over to see if I could buy some fuel. As soon as an over, I saw someone rushing up the road. I saw that the tram was heading toward her and she wouldn''t be able to stop in time, so I yelled. However, she did not move, so I had to push her away and she got scratched. The tram rushed straight over without stopping." "Thank you so much. How about I take you to the airport first?" "There''s no need. It''s been a while. My friend should be boarding now. Maybe next time! I''ll ship it to her." After talking for a while, Jeremy went to make sure that his mother was stable and checked on her injury. After seeing her asleep, he left with Lindsay. After recovering from his illness, Frederick seemed to have been reborn. He was obviously not as decadent and desperate as beforet He was much more active... from smoking and drinking to exercising to get rid of the pain he felt Although he had lost a lot of weight, hisplexion was much better. In the office, when he closed thest document of the day, his eyes caught sight of the ring on his finger. He reached out to rub a droplet of water on it and kissed it gently. Then, he got up and went to make coffee. At this moment, someone knocked on the door. He stopped what he was doing and said, "Come in..." When he saw that it was Chet, he added, "Just in time!" Seeing the empty space on his table and how efficient he had been recently, Chet was filled with both sorrow and joy. He waved a few documents in his hand. "It''s my honor to be weed in this way." If he had known, he would havee in half an hourter so that Frederick could rx and rest for a while. Turning around, Frederick headed straight back to his seat. "Mm, if it''s not urgent, I''ll take it slow. I don''t want to add to your workload." Raising his head, Chet rolled his eyes. Oh please, Frederick would only add to his workload if he was taking it slow. Could he be more cynical? At this point, a ding sounded. Chet stood up and brought two cups of coffee over. Then, he said, "This is quite urgent." Frederick spread out the documents and read them carefully. He then signed on the documents withbels and put them on his left side. A document with nobel was ced in front of him. "Castle family? You mean the Castle family in Yecaeus City?" Frederick picked up the cup and took a sip. He frowned slightly and thought, "The person behind Kieran is the Castle family? He''s got quite a powerful backing. No wonder he has been messing around." "ording to my investigation, it should be. At present, we don''t know how they got together, but obviously, they are close, Kieran doesn''t go to Yecaeus City often, and Mrs. Castle is a full-time employee who rarely leaves. She keeps a low profile and rarely appears in public. If it wasn''t for our people invading the bank''s business system, we wouldn''t know that they are working in a private bank. Every time she spends money, Kieran would make a lot of money in less than a week. It isn''t a coincidence! From the records, Mrs. Castle also made some money. She has her own private savings. We think that the Randolph family owes a lot of money. Therefore, whenever she makes money, the money will be gone..." "Did someone help her with the inside story or fake ounts?" Chapter 552 Chapter 552 Chet nodded as he said, "I think so." "Obviously, both of them don''t want to expose their rtionship. Do they want the same thing? Or does Mrs. Castle have something on him?" Otherwise, how could he be so stupid? Moreover, the Castle family is one of the richest families in Yecaeus City. Their properties are spread all over the country and they upy the top ten positions. Surely they didn''t have to be afraid of Kieran. If he couldn''t destroy the Randolph family, he could choose to kill a person. Why would he allow this kind of blood-sucking pest to exist? "I think if they were not once lovers, then they must be what you think. He must have something on her. She is afraid of losing everything she has. As far as I know, the current Mrs. Castle, Fayth, is the second wife of the current chairman of the Castle family, Jaguar. He was born into a good family, and he is well-educated. He is gentle and wise. His wife is very reserved. They have a son and a daughter. Later, his wife was suddenly ill and passed away. Her daughter was born not long ago. Jaguar was heartbroken. I heard that he struggled for a long time before he recovered. Then, he married Fayth. It is said that she looks like his ex-wife in some aspects and they have a daughter." After reporting the general information, Chet switched to the main topic. "By the way, Fayth seems to be an orphan. I can''t find any records about her marriage to the Castle family. She has no job, insurance or marriage history. Jaguar loved his ex-wife very much and attached great importance to his children. He gives one a schrly and gentle impression, but in the business world, he is hot-tempered. Besides, his original name, Miguel, did not sound as mighty as Jaguar. Therefore, he changed his name when he married Fayth. When they got married, she must have been in her early thirties. Now, more than 20 years have passed. The Castle family has flourished all the way, and the business is now managed by his only son, Harry. It is said that Fayth is very virtuous and low-key. She regards his ex- wife''s daughter as her own. Therefore, Jaguar puts a lot of money, shares and real estate under her name. Last year, on their wedding anniversary, he gave her an estate in a foreign country! They''re an old couple. Plus, she is a full-time housewife. What can people use against her? The Randolph family''s struggles only started within the past two years." When Danica left him, didn''t she spread the news that the Randolph family was not doing well? "Maybe they have an illegitimate child? It seems impossible for a mistress to do that. Or maybe she hasmitted crimes?" As he muttered, his gaze fell on the documents on the table. Even Frederick felt that these assumptions were a reach. He had seen Harry before, and he knew that he was definitely not an ordinary person. "With him around, it won''t be easy for this woman to mess around. When he was young, he wasn''t mistreated by his stepmother. But now, just like Penny, I have nothing to do with her. She definitely can''t hold on to him." She was as smart as Penny in doing this. In fact, she was slightly better than her. It was probably because she didn''t have a son. Her way of doing things was wise. "I don''t think so. Harry has a second wife. The woman is not ugly, and she is in her thirties. How can she still be a virgin? Since she has already married into the family, why would she care about her past? For rich families like these, anything that can be solved with money isn''t a problem. To say the least, if she really killed someone, the Castle family can easily settle it with money. What''s more, she''s rich. It is at least eight years of ckmail. If I was her, I would do everything I canThis belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. to get rid of the ckmailer." He pointed with a finger and said, "Let''s not care about her. If we find out who she is, it will be easy to deal with her." As long as he could cut off the Randolph family''s source of ie. "What do you mean?" "We can try scaring her first. Get her a copy of the transfer record you found and something that can prove her identity. We can fake her transferring her assets. If the Castle family finds out, do you think they''ll stay silent?" "You mean, we should use this to deter her and make her stop supporting the Randolph family?" Frederick nodded as he looked at Chet. "What if she changes the way and hides it from us? What if she continues? We have to check again." Putting down the teaspoon, Frederick rolled his eyes at him and said, "You''ve been clever all your life, except now!" "Oh!" Chet smacked his forehead as he came to a realization. Oh, right. They could easily tell if she wasplying by nudging the Randolph family a few times. Moreover, if she dared to move, they would send the information to the Castle family directly. They didn''t need to do anything. Once the Castle family intervened, she had to stop. Chet picked up the cup of coffee and took a sip. "Oh yes, Yasmine... I mean, Danica has entered the country." Frederick paused for two seconds before he picked up his cup and said, "Okay, got it." "Also, on Saturday night, before the premiere of Miss Jerald''s annual movie, there will be a big wine party at Starlight Hotel, so don''t forget." He expected Danica to be there. Thest sentence lingered for a long time, but Chet didn''t say it out loud. After all, the one who shouldn''t have died was gone. Yet the one who shouldn''t havee back had returned. Now, every time he mentioned it, he was rubbing salt on Frederick''s wound. He was afraid that things were starting to get messy again. In the blink of an eye, it was Saturday. After seeing away some customers at Mystic Gift Store, Alicia picked up the flowers on one side and continued her work. Suddenly, her phone buzzed. "Sebastian, what''s up? Dinner at the Starlight Hotel?" It was Sebastian who called. He had finished recording the highlights of the rehearsal and wanted to invite her to dinner so that he could ask her for her opinion. Alicia could tell how stressed he was over the phone. "I do have time. I''m not doing anything important. Sebastian, you think highly of me, so I will tell you everything I know. Well, see you tonight!" After hanging up, she remembered something. She rummaged through her bag with a smile on her lips. The film and televisionpany chose a high-ss banquet hall on the 31st floor of Starlight Hotel. In order to make a good wager, the banquet was quite grand. The overall decoration was violet and red in color which held a special meaning. There were invited guests, the staff members, investors, some wealthy businessmen and celebrities, which made the atmosphere very lively. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Chapter 553 Chapter 553 At eight o''clock, Faye, who was wearing a beautiful purple-red dress, appeared at the entrance holding Frederick''s arm. There was a faint wave of interest in the banquet hall. Once he entered the room, he took a ss of red wine. He stood with one hand holding the ss throughout the event. Dressed in ck, he radiated a chilling aura that threatened anyone who got close. On the other hand, guests came to greet them right after they came in. After greeting the guests, Faye put down the ss she was holding and was about to dance with Frederick. Suddenly, a few gorgeous women came up to them. Forcing a smile, she took another ss of red wine. At this point, several women appeared in front of them. They greeted Frederick, trying to get close to him.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org. "I''ve heard a lot about you, Mr. Clements. It''s my honor to meet you today." "Faye, you look radiant tonight. You''re more delicate than a flower. Oh, is this the newest version of Master David''s ''Super D''? Owning a prestigious brand is the next level. I''m so jealous!" "I know, right? The perfect couple for the perfect night. You two are the centre of attention." The three women who came over chatted while Frederick swirled his wine ss lightly. He watched as they ttered each other, and he knew they were actually making fun of each other in their hearts. After talking for a while, the woman in the middle who was wearing a white deep V dress seemed to be smiling. She suddenly changed the subject. "Mr. Clements, I haven''t congratted you on your marriage yet. Aren''t you worried that Mrs. Clements will be unhappy that you left her alone?" The woman''s voice was neither too loud nor too soft, just enough for everyone to hear. Moreover, from the corner of her eyes, it was obvious that she was looking at Faye. The corner of her mouth raised slightly, mixed with a little bit of jealousy and disdain. She took the opportunity to raise her ss and flick her hair toward her chest at the same time. She squeezed her breast so that her cleavage could clearly be seen, which took a lot of effort. She took the lead. At the same time, the woman in a blue miniskirt added. "Mrs. Clements must be a beautiful and open-minded woman that she managed to draw your attention. She must be quite something." She turned to her friend and said, "Now, you worry too much. Don''t you see that Mr. Clements is still wearing his wedding ring? Clearly, Mr. Clements loves Mrs. Clements, and no one can rece her, right?" These words slightly eased Frederick''s pain. He clenched the wine ss more tightly, but he didn''t deny it. At this time, Faye''s face turned pale. She was nothing. Sure enough, beautiful women always had rivals. Faye hoped that Frederick would say something, even if it was out of politeness. Therefore, her gaze unconsciously turned to him. She did not know that his silence was for her sake. Even if Alicia was gone, he would not deny that in fact, no one could rece her ever. They were nobodypared to her. Just as everyone''s attention was fixed on him, he looked at the ss in his hand, seemingly absentminded. Seeing this, Faye became more aware of the situation she was put in. At this moment, she spoke in a natural tone. "That''s for sure. Mrs. Clements is irreceable. It''s my greatest honor to be your friend. Mr. Clements, shall we dance?" With a smile on her face, Faye nced at them from the corner of her eyes. She raised one of her eyebrows. The meaning was clear. She was better than them. Frederick suddenly came to his senses and was pleased with her answer. He put down his ss and said, "Hmm." Then, they walked to the dance floor. The three women behind looked at each other, feeling a little embarrassed, and then they left separately. At the door, Sebastian sent his assistant to pick Alicia up. The two talked as they walked in. When they passed by the banquet hall entrance, she inadvertently nced inside and happened to see the only dancing figure in the middle of the stage. Suddenly, she stopped. A televisionpany''s party? No wonder! Suddenly, a familiar teasing voice came from the corridor. "Are you serious? There''s going to be a good show tonight? You''re not lying, right?" "You''ll know when you go in." Carson and Chet! Aftering back to her senses, Alicia felt as if her blood had frozen for a moment. At this moment, there was a familiar voice at the back of her mind bringing her back from past events. Her heart ached. "Miss Swift? What''s wrong?" "I''m fine. It''s just that my shoes aren''tfortable. I''m okay now. Let''s go." " Without even daring to look back, she strode over to the banquet hall and quickly ran to the private room on the other side. When talking to Chet, he looked up. Carson was stunned for two seconds and even stopped walking. "What''s wrong?" When Chet followed his gaze and raised his head, the corridor was already empty. "What else can I do? I''ve been bewitched by you and your servants." Why did he also feel that she looked like Alicia when he saw her? Did he see a ghost? After talking with Chet for a while, Carson turned into the banquet hall. "Next time, don''te to me for this kind of thing. You always bring me trouble." The banquet progressed and was eventually in full swing. Slowly, the swaying figures in the crowd gave Frederick a headache. This made him a little agitated. He looked at his watch and found that 50 minutes had passed. When his eyes fell on Chet, he took a ss of wine and walked over. He was about to say hello to him before leaving. In the ballroom, almost everyone was chatting with each other. However, Danica was alone in the crowd. Frederick did not notice that someone in the crowd was looking at him. "Chet!" Just as he was about to walk to Chet''s side, all of a sudden, there was the sound of thunderp. A woman grabbed his hand. "Sir, please save me!" Then, the woman hid behind him. A fat man covered his lower body with his hands, and rushed over with sweat and anger. "Hey, don''t run, b*tch! You stole my emerald buckle and kicked my d*ck. I''m not done with you. Drag her out!" "I didn''t! It was you who tried to take advantage of me!" With Frederick in her arms, the woman cried and said, "Sir, please help me. Don''t let him take me away!" The woman grabbed his hand tightly. He thought her beautiful face looked somewhat familiar yet foreign at the same time. At this time, because of themotion, the music stopped and the atmosphere was tense. There were two men behind the man, but they all stopped in ce. It became a tough situation all of the sudden. In an instant, everyone''s attention focused on him. Chapter 554 Chapter 554 When Chet''s gaze fell upon them, he couldn''t help but be shocked. He had been keeping an eye on the entrance and the hall ever since he arrived. How could he not see her enter? She was already standing in front of them. Her goal was evident; it was Frederick. Although he had seen her photos in advance, Chet was surprised when he saw the supposedly "childlike" Yasmine. Apparently, photoshop was rampant these days. It was quite sessful. At this time, she looked really different. Her facial features were much more defined than before. Her eyes were bigger and her lips were plumper; even her skin was fairer. Her boobs were bigger, which gave her a sexy vibe. If she hadn''t known, or if she had no rtionship with the Randolph family, maybe even her own mother wouldn''t recognize her, let alone be suspicious. It had to be said that at this time, she was a pleasure to the eyes, and did not look any different than she did in glossy magazines. However, after all, it was stic surgery. It was beautiful only when she was expressionless. Whenever she moved, she would inevitably give one a strange feeling. At this time, Carson, who came back from the other side, saw this scene and went to Chet. He couldn''t help but say, "Shh." "Frederick, you''re so lucky! This year is... You have gained a lot!"This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. Chet rolled his eyes at him. At this time, Frederick looked at the poor woman beside him with narrowed eyes, but in fact, his eyes focused on her ears. Everyone''s ears had a subtle difference. In addition to the general shape of her ears, he clearly remembered that there was a small mole in the middle of her ear lobe. Because of the hair and ear shape, it was not easy to see it, not even when she stood in front of a mirror. It was not easy to capture it. However, at this moment, he found the same mole on her ear lobe. She was a little desperate. Sure enough, the goal of hering back was not to get rid of him. Moreover, she came back early, ahead of November. He wondered if this was a coincidence or a show. Frederick was in favor of thetter this time. As their eyes met, just as Danica thought that he was lost in her beauty, he slowly pushed her hand away as if he didn''t see her. He winked at Chet and walked to the other side of Faye. "Let''s dance." He then walked to the dance floor with her, hand in hand, and the atmosphere around them seemed to freeze. She didn''t expect it to turn out like this. Not just Danica, but the man opposite her was also dumbfounded. However, there were countless people watching, so the y had to continue. The man stretched out his hand and spoke. "It''s her. Pull her out. We have to deal with her privately!" "No! Let me go! I didn''t mean it..." As she cried and shouted, Danica''s focus shifted to the center of the stage where two people were dancing. She was so angry that she almost copsed to the ground. He didn''t even care, but instead, he was with the woman who owned her former face? It was a mess. Danica could not ept that her original face, which made her suffer so much pain, had been lost to someone else. At this time, in a private room, Alicia was drinking wine with Sebastian. After watching the video on his phone, she carefully handed it back to him. "Sebastian, your voice is amazing. I don''t think there is anything wrong with the arrangement, but as a whole..." "What''s the problem? Just tell me." He did not blink at all. His panic was obvious, and he had been fired up recently. He had invested money in the design, but he was afraid that he would be unable to make ends meet likest time. It was not the case ofpensation. If there were too many empty seats at the concert, his reputation would definitely be affected. It would be difficult to get sponsorship or good deals in the future. "I''m speaking from a spectator''s point of view. Don''t take my word for it too seriously. If you don''t agree, you can just ignore it." Seeing him nod, Alicia spoke. "In fact, fans go to concerts to listen to the songs they like, and of course, to see the singer in person. It would be a dreame true to get close to the singer think that having aeback that is your original style is much better. Yes, the present stage is beautiful with the lights and props, but in my opinion, it wilt only distract the audience''s attention from you. What''s more, there are too many colors. I couldn''t focus too long on this. Why don''t you change all the red and green lights into in colors? Also, your clothes are too fancy. They will distract people from noticing your temperament. I rmend something in. Maybe it will show your elegant and noble temperament better..." "Yes, I agree. I felt tired looking at this too." After he said that, Alicia refilled another ss of water for him. "Sebastian, girls nowadays are not like before. Many of them love men who are caring. A simple and restrained temperament is much better than the top-ss fashion of the punks here. To put it bluntly, the s whoe to the concert are more or less expert artists. No matter how beautiful and artistic your stage design is, how many people can see it? It''s just like the popr songs nowadays, don''t you think so?" ones He nodded while drinking the water. As soon as she finished speaking, she rubbed her throat and said, "Ahem..." "Your throat doesn''t feel well?" He asked, pouring more water into her ss. Suddenly, something urred to him. He took out some sweets and handed them to her. "Thank you." She nced at him and discovered that he only peeled off two pieces Alicia remembered the position and peeled off one piece. Judging from the number of pills he took, he must have been taking more recently. She moved slowly. Seeing that Sebastian didn''t move, she went to open the bag on the other side. At this point, he had fulfilled his wish and stood up. "Excuse me!" Then, she quickly took out the medicine box from her bag, made a remark on three of them, and put one into his bag. She gave it back to him when he came back and deliberately pointed out things that could be improved. Unknowingly, she had put a lot of pressure on him. When they both got up, he didn''t look any better than when he first came here. He sighed. "Sebastian, don''t overthink. Rx, you will perform better this way. You need some rest. You can''t rely on these sweets, can you?" "Absolutely! Every time we talk, I feel enlightened. By the way, let''s go to... Eighth Casino. The one you mentioned. Didn''t you say that they have poker tables?" He took out a sweet and tossed it into his mouth. Then, she stepped into the elevator and said, "Okay." As soon as Frederick walked out of the ^''^Vator a smiling face suddenly came into view. The blood all over his body froze in an instant. "Ally?" Ally! He saw Ally! Chapter 555 Chapter 555 Frederick was shaken and he wanted to chase after her, but he simply couldn''t move his feet as he was stunned for a few seconds. When he came to his senses, he hastily rushed towards the elevator as if he broke free from his own shackles. Unfortunately, the elevator had already gone down the moment he arrived, so he immediately began to smash the elevator''s button! It wasn''t long before Chet and Carson caught up to him. They were shocked and they ran forwards to grab his hand. "Frederick, what do you think you''re doing?" Why was he behaving this way? Was he trying to dismantle the elevator? "I saw her! I saw..." Ally was still alive! He saw her. He knew he wasn''t dreaming nor was he drunk either! He definitely saw Alicia. She was dressed as stylishly and beautifully as always, and she wasughing as well. Heart-warming tears welled up in his eyes as Frederick fervidly held onto Chet''s sleeves. However, he didn''t forget where he currently was and the ns that he''d prepared. As such, he decided not to call out her name. His primary instinct was to protect her, but he was also afraid that someone was eavesdropping on him! His sudden joy was like a tide that smashed through the gate; it drowned him in an instant. Judging from the strength of Frederick''s grip, Chet was able to grasp the meaning behind it while his eyes widened a little. However, at the same time, Carson waspletely confused. "Who did you see?" Were they searching for someone? Did they see a ghost? Why was he so agitated? At this moment, the door of the elevator opened and the three of them walked in. Carson raised his head as Chet handed him two strands of hair that had fallen. "Run a DNA test on these and give me the results as soon as possible! This is the second reason Frederick invited you to apany him tonight, so don''t you ever lose it!" "What? I doubt it is. This must be the main reason he did so. I''m here to watch something interesting. How is watching women fight over Mr. Clements''s good? Ha,me!" Even though heined, Carson still kept the sealed bag in his pocket and said, "Hey Chet, you''ve learned a lot from your master, haven''t you? Or is it the other way around?" Before he finished his words, he lowered his voice and whispered in Chet''s ear. He was afraid that Frederick might be upset upon hearing his words. At this moment, Frederick instantly strode out right after the elevator''s door opened. Chet turned around and told him, "Whatever it is, just step on it! Besides that, Master Vives, I have to remind you that you should avoid the woman whom Frederick isn''t fond of at all cost. The more attractive ady is, the deadlier she is as well!" Chet gave Carson a deep look before he left to catch up with Frederick. "Hey, what do you mean by that?" Who was the woman whom Frederick wasn''t fond of? Carson scratched his head as he walked out. He suddenly came to a stop while a thought shed through his mind. "Was Chet referring to the beautifuldy at the party? Was it really that moment and did it even count as amotion?" "D*mn it!" It was useless to ask him about it, and it wasn''t amusing at all! Carson cussed with a low voice before he reluctantly walked out. Outside the entrance, Frederick''s forehead beaded with sweat as there was no one to be seen after he walked around a few times. "Frederick... I think you miss Miss nchard too much." It was most likely the exnation behind his words. "No, it''s impossible! I saw her with my own eyes. I might be wrong about anyone else, but I''m absolutely certain about her! This isn''t the first time I''ve seen her either!" Undoubtedly, Frederick clearly saw her that day. He wasn''t dreaming thest time either; it was real as well! As he pounded his own head, Frederick tried to recall what had happened that day. He vaguely remembered that it was a dance... at a nightclub! Misty? Could it have been... Misty? In an instant, his enthusiasm diminished. "If that was Misty, then was I wrong about Alicia? But how can there be two people who look so simr?" He turned around and anxiously grabbed Chet''s arm again. "Bring me the hotel''s surveince footage now specifically the one for tonight! Besides that, I also saw Alicia talking to a middle-aged earlier. They wereughing they talked; their rtions. unquestionably strange. He must Know something, so I want you to find out what it is immediately!" Frederick kept urging him without giving him a chance to speak at all. As soon as Chet turned around, Frederick instantly held him back. "Be careful when you''re going through the surveince and don''t let anyone notice you! If it''s really her, I don''t want anyone to find out about the truth before we do. I can''t possibly jeopardize her..." "Don''t worry, I understand!" That night, Frederick went home to watch the entire footage. A camera had clearly captured the figure of a familiar person. Although the facial appearance wasn''t clear, it seemed to be Alicia. He was unable to fall asleep again that night. However, it was the swiftest and most rxing night he ever had in the past few days! All of a sudden, he remembered 1 there was only one person''s DNA found in the fire ident. Although the simrity was 99%, there was still a slim chance that it wasn''t Alicia. Besides, she only entered the storeter on. If someone did manage to escape the fire then it should''ve been her! She was closer to the exit after all. Out of nowhere, Frederick had a deep feeling that Ally was alive! She must be alive! He took a quick nap as dawn was closing in. When he woke up, he immediately called Chet. Shortly, he brought over the required documents to him. "Did you find anything? Was that woman Ally and who''s that man?"This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Frederick eagerly flipped open the documents that were presented to him. At this moment, he paused and said, "Sebastian? The ex-husband of Lovely Scent''s owner, who is also a singer?" "What''s going on? Why was Ally together with a man like him? If she wasn''t Ally, then was it a coincidence that she was linked to Lovely Scent?" Frederick wondered curiously. "The woman who had a meal with Sebastianst night was Heaven Star Clubhouse''s celebrity... Misty Swift!" Chet didn''t want to upset Frederick, but he wasn''t sure what else he could''ve said to him. After all, he brought a photo of Miss nchard and double checked it with the waiter that they looked very simr. "Misty was Ally all along?" Chet became silent as he noticed Frederick''s eagerness that was slowly engulfed by a dreadful hopelessness. "Is that so?" "I''ve cross-checked Misty''s ID card. She lives in a small countryside under Bayton City; it''s known as the Swift Vige. It stated that she''s in her early twenties. Other than having a simr appearance, her identity ispletely different from Miss nchard''s, and..." "Don''t keep me hanging, just tell me already!" Frederick couldn''t believe that Alicia had a doppelganger. To him, she was clearly Ally in his own eyes and he wasn''t mistaken by it! No wonder the dancer from Heaven Star Clubhouse seemed familiar to him thest time. He wasn''t mistaken by it! "She belongs to Mr. Nick. Heaven Star Clubhouse is under his territory and that''s why she''s known as ''Miss Swift''. At Heaven Star Clubhouse l she''s allowed to dance at any moment she pleases, and no one dares to order or question her. That''s the reason why other nightclubs can''t buy her out no matter how much they offer!" "Mr. Nick?" Was she another man''s woman already? Frederick felt like there was a real reason behind this, but at the moment, he was down in the dumps as he heard Chet''s exnation. Chapter 556 Chapter 556 Frederick had heard about this before, but in the past, he had no idea that Misty and Alicia were very much alike. Therefore, he didn''t bother much about it. The longer he listened to Chet, the more he felt like his heart was being gouged out by someone. He merely discovered Misty''s existence after Alicia''s incident. Besides that, she was rted to the couple as well, which was way too coincidental! He clenched his fists and gazed at his finger where his wedding ring was. After a pause, he asked, "Where on Earth did hee from?" "I''ve rounded up every piece of information I could possibly find about him. Nichs Gail ormonly known as Mr. Nick is really an interesting person. He''s missing a finger. In the past, thergest nightclubs in Casterwich City were East Bannpool and Night Pearl Clubhouse; they basically upied the whole market. The other nightclubs could barely survive with the remaining market. Therefore, a lot of nightclubs have closed down in the past few years! Out of nowhere, Nichs appeared with a household registration from a small countryside vige. We found out that the vigers over there were originally poor, but they merged with their neighboring vigeter on. Now, it has developed into a small town! Back then, the youngsters would leave the vige in search for work, and this corresponds with his past experience too! I was informed that he has been abroad for quite a while and he recently snuck back into Casterwich City in thest two years! Then, by chance, he entered this field..." After that, Chet brought out two more sheets of paper and pointed at them. "This is a picture of him; he seems extremely remarkable. Although he may be quite young, he is no doubt mature and experienced! He is particrly loyal to his friends and skillful at the same time. It wasn''t long before he became one of the second-inmand people and he is well respected too! I heard the nightclubs that originally suffered losses and barely survived had gone through substantial changes upon his arrival. In the past, all they could only do was sell smuggled goods, conduct private usuries, sell illegal drugs, or hire women to maintain their business. But now, everything has changed with his existence! Nichs is quite formidable in the investment and management sector. He also has good social connections too." "Besides that, he even altered the investment method. At first, he made a lot of money by selling a few houses. Later on, he invested in cargo and logistics. I''m certain that he smuggled people in through this method as well. However, this was much better than the past and that''s why the nightclubs are thriving nowadays! To be honest, who else would willingly be involved in illegal activities if they had a choice? What''s more, his attitude towards money is iparable to anyone else''s. He''s also quite generous and typically unconcerned unlike his subordinates. Of course, he''s well- aware of his actions too. Therefore, his subordinates are willing to obey him. Now, the well-known Heaven Star Clubhouse has been developed to a point where it''s able to rival East Bannpool. Even the underground people treat him differently now!" As a thought shed across his mind, Chet continued speaking. "There''s a popr saying on the street that goes by, ''Dragons Gang''s Three Golds''; it''s a warning for the people on the street to avoid these three leaders at all cost. Even the underground grunts tend to maintain a distance from them. Back then, there were several nightclubs including Heaven Star Clubhouse which in fact belonged to a big shot from the Golden Triangle area outside the country. However, something happened and he gave up his Casterwich City''s territory! Therefore, this force is referred to as the ''Three Golds''. There was also a rumor about Nichs who had an argument with the leader and he was casted out because of Misty. Yikes, women are indeed a hassle! She only reappeared after Nichs took charge of the nightclubs. It''s still unclear how they met or got together, but what I do know is she''s a very important person to him!" As Frederick flipped through the photos, his attention turned towards the face that seemed to be engraved in his memories. At this moment, anxiety surged throughout his body and it almost erupted out of him. "I want to meet her in person. Find out Miss Swift''s whereabouts and everything else about her!" For the following days, Frederick was constantly energetic. Whenever he was free at night, he would head towards Heaven Star Clubhouse. He even attempted to use the dumbest method to lure her into his clutches, but whenever he was busy, he would order his subordinate to keep an eye on the clubhouse to ensure that he was the first one to receive any news. However, Alicia did not appear at all. The long wait made Frederick anxious and his endless expectation made it even worse. On this day, he was having dinner with a client when he suddenly received a phone call. "Young Master, we have news regarding Miss Swift. Apparently, she paid Eighth Casino a visit recently! We''ve just found out that she went there to apany Sebastian for the past two days. Besides that, she''ll asionally go there during the day as well. I also heard that she''s currently there!" "I understand. Do not lose sight of her!" After he hung up the phone, Frederick immediately stood up. "My apologies, President Cook. I have some urgent business to attend to. Excuse me for now!" "Mr. Clements, do you mind staying for a while longer? Let''s talk about our coboration. It''ll only take another five minutes!" "I''m really sorry, I can''t even stay for five more seconds! I really have something to deal with. Excuse me!" Frederick grabbed his coat and headed straight for the exit. As soon as he went out to answer a phone call, Chet appeared and handed him a mask at the entrance.This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. "Search for Nichs'' whereabouts. It doesn''t matter what method you use, I want you to bring him to me by tonight!" "Huh?" Chet was dazed for a few seconds before he came back to his senses. He then slowly nodded his head. "Oh..." As he looked up, he realized that Frederick had already disappeared from his sight. Chet went back into the private room to quickly grab his clothes and to take the car key. "Oh, Mr. Reynes, are you leaving as well? Our coboration..." "I''m so sorry, Rresident Cook. Let''s discuss this another day! I have something urgent currently, I''m really sorry I can''t keep youpany!" Chet bolted out of the room before they even shook hands. Behind him, the man''s face was filled with sorrow. At this very moment, Alicia had entered Eighth Casino. An assistant who waited for her at a corner then brought her into a private leisure room, Inside the room, Sebastian was seated in front of a ss of water and a candy while he was busy tidying his hair "Sebastian, didn''t you have a recording session tonight? If that''s the case, then why are you here now? You don''t look too good... Are you exhausted from the rehearsal?" "Oh Misty, you''re finally here." His eyes were filled with dejection as he looked at her. He then asked, "Do you think I''m old and hopeless?" Chapter 557 Chapter 557 Alicia looked up in surprise and pretended tofort Sebastian, "What''s the matter? Didn''t your rehearsal go well today? Weren''t the audience very satisfied with your performance?" It was actually a funeral that she had specifically arranged for him. She was reallymitted and generous towards this n of hers. The more sensational it was, the more people it would attract, and in time it would make him suffer as well. Shortly, he replied in a frustrated manner. "Well, I initially thought that I was in a good mood today, so I decided to secretly record the song earlier, but no matter how many times I''ve tried, I just can''t seem to reach that high note. Ah... I don''t know what''s wrong with me. Whenever I sing, my throat... It felt very ufortable. My voice became hoarse as if I had a sore throat. I simply just couldn''t get the right pitch!" She smiled as bright as day while she poured some water for him. "Sebastian, I think you''re just putting too much pressure on yourself. You just came here yesterday, so why are you here again today? In my opinion, you seem too concerned and stressed about yourself! Look at me, I''ve been dancing and running around for business purposestely. My legs were in agony and I couldn''t wait to lie in bed for the whole day. All it took was two days of rest, and now, I''m as light as a feather!" In other words, she was trying to imply, "It''s fine if your throat feels ufortable. The real problem is because you''ve talked too much!" These words of hers immediately lifted his spirits. In an instant, he had figured out the root cause behind his problem. "Misty, you''re really my lucky goddess! A lot of people have mentioned this to me before, yet I merely thought they were justforting me, so I wasn''t able to find a way around it. However, now that you''ve exined it, I think I finally understand!" Sebastian was so excited that he grabbed Alicia''s hand out of the blue. A sense of disgust emerged in her heart as she tried to pull her hand back. She smirked as she slowly tied her hair. "Haha... What did I say? It''s good to know that you''re fine now!" It was only then that he realized what he had done. He quickly withdrew his hand and took two sips of water from his ss. "I''m so sorry, I was too excited. Please excuse my actions earlier. They werepletely meaningless!" Even if there was a meaning behind it, he still wouldn''t dare to tell her the truth. Everyone knew that she belonged to Mr. Nick''s! He was famous, powerful, and no one dared to provoke him! "I understand that you''ve always taken care of me as if I was your sister! I''m so lucky to have my childhood crush constantly by my side! Since you''re here Sebastian, let''s forget about everything else and just enjoy our time. Perhaps, today might even be your lucky day to win some money if you just stay happy." He banged the table and eximed.N?velDrama.Org holds this content. "That''s right! A fortune teller once told me that despite the countless harsh moments that I''ve faced in the past, in the end I''ll still be blessed and there''ll always be someone to help me out! I guess she was right about that. Back then, there was..." In the past, Freya was always there for him, but now, Sebastian had Alicia''s help every time he was troubled. Even though his concert faced a bad start this time, yet she took this opportunity to take matters into her own hands. He was utterly pleased as he pondered on. He felt like she was a blessing to him. As they looked at each other inadvertently, she had figured out the words in his mind. "How could he possibly be the man he was today without the help of my aunt and the financial support of his family during their reigning period? One or two million dors back then is iparable to the current ten million dors! This cold-blooded scumbag must''ve paid a high price to be blessed with good fortune." If there wasn''t any retribution for a man like him, then there wouldn''t be any justice in the world! As her sharp fingernails pierced into her palms, Alicia''s heart was filled with hatred. However, she simply narrowed her eyes and smiled sweetly, "Let''s go, Sebastian! It''d be a waste to merely drink water after paying for such a costly entrance fee." "You''re right! Let''s head to table eight to y poker!" Shortly, the two of them headed to their usual seat over at the poker table. However, someone was already seated at table eight at the moment. After wandering a few rounds, Sebastian then proceeded to walk towards table eight. In the past, she thought he had randomly chosen a table to y at. However, this time, he sat at a table that was located on the east side of the casino. It was only then that she realized... "He seems to be very superstitious! If I''m right about this, then it''ll be easier to carry out my n." She sat down while she quietly observed him. Even though betting was a terrible thing to do, it was obvious that he was good at it, he was clearly a pro when it came to casino games. He yed very well and it seemed like he didn''t need much learning from it. Moreover, he had a good sense of propriety unlike normal gamblers. He only continued if he won the round, but he would immediately stop if he ever lost a round. She hated this fact about him the most! "Wow..." As she was lost in her thoughts, a sudden cry of surprise instantly brought her back to her senses. Only then did she realize that he had won a huge fortune. "Sebastian, you''re so lucky!" On the outside, Alicia had congratted him, but deep down, she was spitting vile oaths and curses at him. "A kind Samaritan doesn''t typically live a long life, yet a troublemaker like him was having the best time of his life! How could he be so lucky?" "Haha..." Surrounded by the noisy atmosphere, Sebastian smiled as he enei was in high spirits. His behavior was alsopletely different from earlier. Although he didn''t smoke, the scent of cigarettes around him was pungent. She fanned her surroundings with her hand while she coughed. She then took the opportunity to speak up. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "Sebastian, the cigarettes'' smoke is suffocating in here! I reckon you should take a lozenge for your throat." "I guess you''re right about that!" Re Right then, he brought out a box of lozenges and handed it over to her. She willingly epted his offer while she took a good look at the box. She realized that it was the same one that she had swapped, so she pretended to swallow it without him noticing. As the cards on the table were revealed, she took the opportunity to hand the box back to him. At that moment, he was distracted, so he simply took it without paying attention. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org While she was seated, she noticed that Sebastian''s chips were gradually snowballing. The smile on her face faded. "Does he know how to y or is he just really lucky?" She questioned herself. She had convinced him to gamble in order to lead him to his demise, yet the opposite urred and he was on a winning streak. In the blink of an eye, a waiter suddenly bolted over to Alicia''s side. "Miss Swift, Mr. Nick has informed us that he needs to speak to you right now. He''s currently waiting for you outside!" She was confused as she scrolled through her phone, she merely thought to herself, "Why didn''t he just call me if he had something important to discuss?" Out of the corner of her eyes, she caught a glimpse of Sebastian. He looked worried and she was afraid that Sebastian would start to suspect her. Without thinking any further, she immediately told him. "I''m sorry Sebastian, I have to go out and make a phone call. It''s for Mr. Nick, I''ll get back to you soon!" Right after that, she stood up and left. At this moment, Frederick had walked in with a few subordinates by his side. He waved his hand and ordered them one at a time, "You, keep an eye on Sebastian while the rest of you handle her bodyguards! I want this to be settled within half an hour and don''t get in my way!" Chapter 558 Chapter 558 Alicia followed the waiter as they walked out of the entrance. As she looked up, she saw nothing but an empty corridor. There wasn''t even a shadow of Nichs'' figure. "Where is he?" "Huh? He was here just now!" She gazed around before the waiter spoke. "Mr. Nick merely informed me to bring you out here. Perhaps he thought the crowd would be a disturbance to him, and the manager might''ve told him to wait in the lounge on the other side? Would you care to call him and ask?" As soon as he said that, the waiter pointed towards the aisle on the other side. All of a sudden, a sense of doubt arose in Alicia''s heart. She knew that the waiter wasn''t a mere stranger, so she inly believed his words. She brought her mobile phone out and took a peek at her surroundings before she started walking. At this moment, a clear voice was heard. "Mr. Nick, this way please!" She walked into the lounge thinking that he was really waiting in there. The waiter wasn''t too bothered by the situation either and left right away. Before Ashe arrived at the lounge, out of nowhere, a figure with tremendous strength instantly pulled her aside. In an instant, she staggered and stumbled into a random room. The next thing she knew, her shoulder was already shackled by an immense force. The person who, Frederick thought had passed on, was standing in front of him at that very moment. Alicia was alive! He was overjoyed and tears began to roll down his cheeks. His whole body trembled while he was about to ce his hand over her cheek. However, he barely stopped himself and didn''t dare to approach her after a long thought. He looked at her from head to toe as he stuttered, "Al... Alicia?" Was it really her? As they looked at each other, she froze as if her body was paralyzed and her mind went nk for a moment. Why was Frederick here? They stared at each other for a very long time and neither of them budged at all. He was taken aback by the sight of Alicia and his emotions were running amok. After a while, he ced his hand on her face as he felt the familiar tenderness and warmth of her skin. Then, he wrapped his arms around her and held her tightly.N?velDrama.Org holds this content. "Ally, it''s really you!" She was still alive! His Ally, who stood in front of him in the flesh, was really alive! At that moment, it seemed like he had the whole world in his hands, and words simply couldn''t describe his feelings. He wanted to squeeze her so tightly and never let her go again. It was the first time he lost control of his emotions, and his tears kept rolling down while his heart was thumping wildly! Although he saw the ruins of the fire incident with his own eyes, he did not cry back then. He didn''t shed a single tear even after he lost Alicia in the fire. However, right then, his emotions erupted like a volcano as soon as he embraced her again. Tears rolled down his cheeks uncontrobly. It never urred to him that he would meet her again under such circumstances. His long-lost warmness and Frederick''s scent caused tears to well up in Alicia''s eyes. She was simply lost for words as she saw him. She coughed softly while she forcefully pushed him away. Soon after, he quickly came back to his senses. He wiped away the tears on his face and slowly pushed her away as well. As soon as she noticed the ring on his finger, she felt like she was instantly struck by lightning, her heart had crumbled into a million pieces. At that moment, Frederick spoke with a hoarse voice, "Ally, why didn''t youe back to me?" If she was alive, why didn''t she search for him? He extended his hand again, but it was swiftly brushed away by her. She then replied with a slight sentiment in her tone, "Sir, you must have mistaken me for someone else! My name is Misty, not Ally!" Her words instantly woke him up from his imagination. She had a strange voice; it waspletely different from Ally''s usual tone! She turned around with a cold demeanor and was about to leave. Instinctively, be held her back. He looked down and noticed a distinct ck mote on the side of her face which Alt obviously did not have. Besides that, her hair was shorter which made her seem prettier. She had a better fashion sense, and she was clearly way more elegant than Alicia was. Right then, she wore a pair of flowershaped earrings as well. She looked like Alicia, but at the same time, she also looked like apletely different person too. Right then, Frederick was also a little confused. She looked exactly like Alicia and it felt like her as well, but why was she so different at the same time? "What are you looking at? Can''t you just leave me alone? Haven''t you seen enough? I''m leaving!" She was mad at Frederick for disturbing her. She was displeased by the fact that Sebastian had been winning his gambles. Concurrently, Frederick was merely adding fuel to the anger in her heart by bothering her. He was absolutely certain that she was Alicia! He simply couldn''t believe otherwise. He had lost Ally, yet her doppelganger was alive instead! It was as if his beloved treasure was taken away from him, he just couldn''t ept the truth. "I would never mistake my wife for anyone else! Ally..." He extended his arms and hugged her. He subconsciously ran his fingers through her hair and stroked her hair gently. At that moment, he felt a slight lump behind her head that was round and moist. It was a familiar lump that was concealed in her hair and close to her neck. It was simr to the protruding mole that Ally had as well! "You are Alicia. You really are Alicia nchard!" He eximed with his utmost confidence as he grabbed her shoulders. A thought shed across e his mind and he pulled down her sleeves while he rotated her body. There were tattoos on her shoulder, but it wasn''t the ck flower tattoo that he was familiar with. Instead, it was a red one which seemed to be the pattern of a phoenix tail. He paused and thought to himself, "Did she alter her tattoo?" "Frederick, what do you think you''re doing?! You b*stard!" Alicia pulled her sleeve back up as she kicked and punched him angrily. "You pervert, do you do this to every woman you meet?" "Do you know me? How could you not know me? You''re Alicia, aren''t you?" She crossed her arms while she red at him angrily and shouted. "It''s hard to not recognize you Mr. Clements, considering that you''re always on every headline of the news! Is there anything strange about it? As I said before, I am Misty and I''m certainly not the person you''re looking for. I''ll call the police if you keep this up!" As soon as she tidied up her clothes, Frederick suddenly pulled her back again and ced his hand on the back of her shoulder. "Stop denying it! No one knows you better than I do. I know every inch of you! Did you really think I wouldn''t recognize you even if you''ve cut your hair or if there was a mole on your face? You''re my one and only wife, the woman who took a bullet for me. How could I possibly forget about you? The memories of your entire body are carved into my heart! You can alter the tattoo all you want, but can you honestly remove the scar of your bullet wound? The scar is sown deep inside your bones. Even if it isn''t obvious now, I''ll still be able to see the lines and feel the difference! Besides that, you had an operation for your appendicitis done around this spot. If I take a look at your abdomen, there should be some traces..." Right after saying that, he was about to undo the zipper of her dress and this drove her mad. She held onto her dress and roared. "Mr. Clements, stop! You''ve gone too far!" Chapter 559 Chapter 559 Alicia took a deep breath before she spoke again. "Even if what you''ve said is true, I''m still genuinely not the person you''re looking for! I seriously have no idea what you''re talking about. My name is Misty, and I belong to Mr. Nick, Nichs Gail! Don''t you think it''s inappropriate for you to act this way, Mr. Clements? As their eyes met, an intense pang of pain shed across Frederick''s eyes. They were both silent for a moment. Then, the sound his decadent voice broke out again, "Did you really forget everything about us? You''re clearly my wife and I''m certain about it! If you don''t believe me, then I''ll take you to get a DNA test!" "You may be right about that, but it''s already in the past! I don''t remember anything and I have no idea who you are either! I do know that I''m Misty Swift and I belong to Mr. Nick, so please stop bothering me again! Otherwise, I won''t be polite to you next time!" After she broke free from his grasp, she looked down and adjusted her clothes; every breath that she took was unknowingly painful. Frederick was already engaged to someone else, so why was he here for her? She utterly despised the term ''mistress'' and never in her entire life would she be someone else''s mistress. It wasn''t a matter of who he was engaged to or whether he loved her or not. Alicia simply wouldn''t budge an inch! She hated him! "What on Earth did he do to you?" Frederick''s heart was aching. He clutched her wrist once again, and it felt seemingly familiar to him. At that moment, he knew he was right, she was Alicia! She withdrew her hand and shouted. "Nothing, Mr. Nick did nothing to me! He loves me and he treats me well. He''s an important person in my life. Mr. Clements, please behave yourself. I have something else to attend to, excuse me!" She turned around and was prepared to leave the room. Behind her, Frederick was deeply hurt by her words. If Nichs was her beloved, then what was he towards her then? Was his love towards her insufficient? What on Earth did Nichs do to her? Did he enchant her with a love potion? She looked fine at the moment, but why was she acting strangely? With his arms crossed, he was once again overwhelmed by a sense of loneliness and grief. His eyes inadvertently fell upon the sight of a ck suit that was in front him. Frederick noticed a strand of curly blonde hair on top of it. He then proceeded to pick it up cautiously. Was it Alicia''s hair? Yes! With this, it was possible for him to confirm whether she was really Alicia or not with a DNA test. He promised himself that he wouldn''t bother her any longer if she really wasn''t her. However, if she was, he would willingly risk everything to get her back! He turned around and walked out of the room. Alicia''s mind was in aplete mess due to her encounter with Frederick. She sat alone in the restroom for a long time and her whole body felt numb. It wasn''t until Sebastian called her that she came back to her senses. She gathered her emotions and promptly returned to the casino. Strangely enough, he seemed to be winning every round of poker! By the time she arrived back, he already won more than six million dors, and this almost shocked her to death. Suddenly, she recalled her brother''s words from that day, and a thought began to hover in her mind. Was it really necessary for her to beg Frederick? Looking back at his actions that day, if Alicia had asked him, it was guaranteed that he wouldn''t refuse her with his current behavior! She scratched her head as she was extremely anxious that night. Frederick''s state of mind waspletely different after he met Misty. It was as if he was brought back to his cool and elegant self of the past. That day, he was going through a document in his office. Out of nowhere, Chet rushed in and said, "Frederick, the DNA results are out!" "Which one? Are they a match?" The moment he looked up, he was trembling to the point where a pen fell out of his grip. Chet nodded. He then sighed in relief and replied, "They are a match!" He ran over immediately, then took out two sheets of paper and handed them over to Frederick. "The results of both the DNA tests are out! Yasmine''s DNA matches with Kieran''s; they''re biologically rted to each other. Besides that, Misty''s DNA matches perfectly with Alicia''s. They are the same person!" "So, Misty... is Alicia? Ally is still alive? She''s really alive?!" Looking through the report, Frederick''s hands were slightly trembling. There were tears blurring his vision while a bright smile emerged on his face. There was nothing more exciting than these reports! In the blink of an eye, Frederick''s face suddenly became gloomy. "If that''s the case, someone must''ve rescued or taken her away during the fire incident. D*mn it, I was too x careless really thought there were signs of her after she went into the store. It says here that 90% of the DNA found at Lovely Scent matched with hers. Thank God she''s alive! But why didn''t she try to contact me?" Could the man have done something to her because of her beauty? "By the way, did you find anything about Mr. Nick''s rtionship with Alicia?" "There are various stories about how they met. However, the widely reported rumor was that Miss Swift... Miss nchard was caught by his men. They fell in love at first sight and it seemed that something had happened between them at that moment, so she was detained for a certain period. Maybe Mr. Nick took good care of her or it''s because of Stockholm Syndrome that she fell in love with him. I also heard that he was madly in love with her to the point where he even opened a gift shop for her. She was also allowed to dance whenever she pleases at Heaven Star Clubhouse. He didn''t arrange a fixed schedule for her. Whoever did this to her will atone for their sins! Fortunately, she doesn''t dance there more than twice a week. She''s also thedy boss of the club, so no one dares to go against her!" Each and every word that Chet said was painful for Frederick; he simply couldn''t believe what he heard, yet he couldn''t forget it either. Alicia had waited for Jeremy for three long years so how could she cast Frederick aside merely after than half a year? They even promised each other thatthey would be willing to try again for at least a year. How could she... Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "Where does she live now?" ve ertess No matter how he thought about it, he felt that Nichs must''ve done something to her. Otherwise, she wouldn''t have forgotten about their past or let alone denied it! "She lives at... at Nichs''s vi!" Chet hesitantly muttered. As soon as he mentioned it, he heard the sound of ss shattering on the ground. Frederick''s clenched fists firmly on the table and the blood in his veins were boiling in anger. up. There was a repressed silence in the air, neither of them spoke a single word. Frederick closed his eyes; he was in excruciating pain. Then, he spoke "Bring more subordinates to Heaven Star Clubhouse tonight!" "Frederick... What are you nning to do? You should cautiously think this through, don''t do anything reckless! These people have no principles at all, who knows what they have done in the past?!" Was he preparing for a fight against Nichs? "I have to try to get her back. I''ve already lost her once! I can''t afford to lose her again..."N?velDrama.Org holds this content. Absolutely not! Chapter 560 Chapter 560 After an unforeseen encounter with Frederick and Sebastian''s gambling fortune, Alicia was beyond furious. She remained at home for three days straight without stepping out of her room due to the ruckus. At this moment, Nichs walked into her room with a te of fruits and found her. She was lying on the bed with a pillow in her arms. She was as miserable as a withered eggnt. For her to be in a state like this was a rare circumstance. He shook his head while he walked to the bedside. He rolled his eyes and said to her, "I assume you haven''t washed your face or hair for a few days? Are you posing as a beggar?" After poking her head, he gazed at his own finger while he grinned and said, "You could even fry an egg with this much grease on your forehead! Weren''t you the clean freak in our family? Your room is a total mess!" "Nichs, you''re so annoying, why can''t you just leave me alone?!" Wasn''t she allowed to be herself at home? As soon as she said that, she pulled out a tissue and dabbed her face with it. The clear grease stains on the tissue made her frown. As expected, she couldn''t afford to bezy anymore. How did her face end up like this merely after a day without washing it? Alicia found it unbearable, so she stood up immediately and threw the pillow at Nichs before she rushed into the bathroom. She washed her face carefully and applied some toner. Only then did she feel morefortable once she was done. Shortly, she headed back to her bed and snatched the pillow back from her brother before she slothfully lied down. "It''s only your first time meeting him, yet you''re already this listless. How are you going to survive the next few days?" She instantly sat up straight. "I''m not grumpy because of Frederick! It''s solely because that scumbag won a fortune through gambling!" Unknowingly, she spoke with a loud voice as she scratched her slightly messy hair in a vexatious manner. She turned around and sat on the edge of the bed. Right then, Nichs stroked her hair gently and said, "Are you sure you''re not lying to yourself? If it''s purely because of that scumbag, then you would''ve enthusiastically thought of a solution by now. You definitely wouldn''t be hiding in your room like a mole right now, plus it''s been three days since you left the house!" Alicia was embarrassed that he hadpletely figured her out. She shouted, "Nichs!" "Come on, I''m your brother, so you know it''s not a big deal to me. Why are you so emotional right now?" He said with a soft tone while he calmly stroked her hair. "Ally, it''s impossible to hide forever! Eventually, you''ll have to face the truth. With Frederick''s connection, it''s not hard for him to discover the truth about you if he really wanted to. He might not figure it out within a day, but who could say he wouldn''t within a month''s time? It''s simr to Sebastian''s case too; you can''t keep him in the front line forever. If he figures out that something is wrong, all your efforts will be in vain! For the moment, Frederick would most likely leave you alone because it''ll only make things moreplicated if he approaches you again. Besides, it would only raise Sebastian''s suspicions if he did. You have to understand, there are quite a number of people who are aware of your past rtionship with Frederick." After listening to him, Alicia instantly came to her senses and said, "Nichs, do you mean..." No doubt, if she had gotten involved with Frederick any further, then Sebastian would''ve found out sooner orter. This was because Frederick had been constantly monitored. "You should find a suitable opportunity to meet Frederick and get to the bottom of his behavior! You can''t keep hiding your identity from him. Besides, he''s already engaged. However he behaves or what feelings he has for you aren''t important. I assure you that he won''t refuse to help you even if it''s to dy the concert! Furthermore, it''ll take us too long and cost us too much to make some connections and buy a passage into the casino. It''ll be in our best interests if he''s willing to help us." "Nichs, are you saying that Frederick and I should..." No matter if it was an empty promise or a broken bond, Alicia was still repulsed from the bottom of her heart! She despised the idea of being a mistress and she didn''t want this to ruin her reputation! "Silly girl! You''re legally married to him!" He pinched her nose as he spoke. "Even if he''s currently engaged to another woman, you''re still officially his first wife. Besides, you''re not legitimately divorced from him. Legally or emotionally, you hai every right to leave him or return toThis belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. him. Thus, get up and do the right thing!" Frankly, Frederick should''ve been the one who was troubled over this matter! Alicia pursed her lips and blinked as she remained silent. Knowing that she had paid attention, Nichs took her arm. "Ally, everything''s alright. Hurry up and go change into something else, I''m taking you out for some fresh air and dinner. Let''s go to Heaven Star Clubhouse tonight!" "Nichs, do you not have anypassion for me? Are you expecting me to dance at a time like this? I''m not in the mood for it, I''m not going! You don''t care about me at all." Sheined like a spoiled child at that moment. "I''m bringing you out because I love you. Don''t bezy, let''s go! With your current appearance, not only men, even every woman would have the shock of their lives by a single nce at you! Hurry up and go change! After pulling her up, he pushed her into the bathroom once again. That evening, Nichs intentionally brought Alicia out for a fancy dinner. Coincidentally at that moment, he chose to dine at Fortune Seafood Restaurant, which was the restaurant where she had previously tailed Frederick to! At their dining table, a well-noted crab dish was served to them. She stared at the dish and she seemingly couldn''t take her eyes off it. Although it wasn''t the peak season for seafood, to them, it was still a good time to eat crabs. Nichs peeled off some pieces of crab meat with a crab plier before handing it to her. "What''s the matter? I thought you wanted seafood for dinner? Well, here it is! There''s so much crab meat over here, so just dig in!" After taking a few bites, a warm smile appeared on Alicia''s face while some tears rolled down onto her lips. "If you ever get married in the future, would you still peel crab meat for me?" "Don''t be silly! You have a husband already. Do you really still need me to peel it for you?" As soon as he said that, he then peeled off a few more pieces of crab meat and gave it to her, while the remaining ones were ced on his own te. She giggled and her eyes were filled with happiness. "Hmph! So you''re choosing her over me!" After their delightful meal, the both of them drove over to Heaven Star Clubhouse. On the way, a sudden thought shed across her mind. "Oh right, I almost forgot. Nichs, there''s actually something we could do here! Sebastian is superstitious and he loves to seducedies. He may not fall for our scheme that easily, but if we were to give himet some pointers, then he''ll definitely lower his guard. In time, we can slowly get rid of those shameless things he''s been doing! To put it bluntly, he''s a man who picks on the weak and fears the strong ones, he would even take advantage of whatever he could. It''s not that he dislikes beauty, instead he values fame and wealth more than it....." Nichs nced at her and said, "I know what to do. I''ll inform them of the change of ns!" In front of the red lights, he picked up his mobile phone right when it lit up. "Mr. Nick, I just received the news regarding Mr. Clements. He just left his ce with a bunch of his subordinates by his side. Judging by the route, they should be heading towards Heaven Star Clubhouse!" "I understand. I''ll deal with it! You don''t have to do anything else, so don''t go bothering anyone!" As soon as he hung up the phone, Nichs then took a turn to the other side of the intersection near Heaven Star Clubhouse... Chapter 561 Chapter 561 Looking out of the window, Alicia asked in confusion, "What''s the matter, Nichs? What happened?" Why did he take a turn? Nichs was about to tell her about Frederick''s current whereabouts, but he was genuinely afraid that it would cause more harm than good. Instead, he swallowed his words back. He replied, "It''s merely a small issue! A couple of b*stards are causing a ruckus at Heaven Star Clubhouse. My people are dealing with it right now, so it''s better not to go there for the time being! In the meantime, I''ll drive you around..." He never expected Frederick to be so persistent and efficient! Ever since Nichs discovered that he had lured her out at the casino, he had secretly sent people to keep an eye on his movements. He knew that Frederick would persist in his investigation, so Nichs deliberately tried to figure out Frederick''s method of approach. He certainly wasn''t expecting it to be so quick and direct... Simple yet aggressive! Judging from his abrupt and violent act, Frederick must''ve been utterly concerned about Alicia.This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. If he really was about to make a scene at Heaven Star Clubhouse, then everyone in Casterwich City would know about it by the next day. Nichs thought about it and immediately drove to a remote suburban location. In the car, Alicia was simply distracted by her mobile phone. She wasn''t paying attention to her surroundings at all. She believed that she was safe so long as she remained by her brother''s side. On the other side, Frederick''s surveince signal indicated that Alicia was heading towards Heaven Star Clubhouse, so he left right away with his subordinates. Stars shone brightly and the city was shrouded by the night sky as he stared outside the window. His mind waspletely nk while he subconsciously caressed the ring on his hand. Nothing made him happier than the fact that his Ally was still alive. However, the thought of her being someone else''s woman constantly troubled his heart. Just as he was lost in his thoughts, Chet''s voice suddenly rang out. "Frederick, Miss nchard seems to be... leaving!" "What?!" Wasn''t she headed towards Heaven Star Clubhouse? His eyes quickly drifted back to hisputer screen as he marked the route that she had taken instead. Apparently, she had taken a right turn as soon as she approached Heaven Star Clubhouse. "D*mn it!" It was already sote, so where would they go? Seeing that they were about to arrive at Heaven Star Clubhouse, Chet helplessly asked, "What do we do now..." They were so close to getting Alicia back. Unfortunately, the surveince signal was very vague; it was hard to determine her specific location with its small pinpointing range! "Follow them!" Frederickmanded while he closed his eyes and gritted his teeth. He was absolutely determined to get Alicia back that night. He couldn''t bear with it any longer knowing that she was by Nichs'' side! After their entire chase, a few ck limousines finally came to a stop at the foot of a secluded hill. At this moment, there were two intimate figures who sat next to each other while they enjoyed the view of the entire city under the moonlight. As soon as he got down from the car, Chet took a peek at his surroundings while he immediately held his breath and raised his hand to halt the men behind him. Right as Frederick looked up, his body instantly froze and he stood still at the same position for a very long time. It felt like a century had passed by before Frederick finally said, "I''ll go up alone, the rest of you will remain here on standby!" On the hilltop, they were seated beside each other on top of a rock. Nichs'' coat was draped over Alicia''s body while they babbled along about their childhood recollections. Thinking about everything that happened to their family over the past years, she was d that her brother became a better person; she felt at peace at that very moment. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "It''s so beautiful! I''ve always thought that the view of Bayton City''s sky was the most breath-taking one, but it seems like the view of Casterwich City''s night sky is equally magnificent! All the shine of the thousand lights feels so heart-warming..." She turned around and gazed at Nichs while she held his arm. She then leaned on his shoulder as she spoke. "I miss Mom and Dad so much! I still remember our happy moments back then when we sat like this after school to watch the sunset, and I kept asking you random questions..." "It would be nice if our lives could be this peaceful in the days toe!" The intimacy between the two was the first thing Frederick saw when he set foot on the mountain. His heart crumbled into pieces in an instant, and there wasn''t a single speck of dust left. In the blink of an eye, Frederick was instantly driven up the wall. He and his subordinates immediately rushed over to their side. "Nichs!" Nichs was well-prepared the whole time; he had kept his guard up and was well-aware of the entire situation. Right when Frederick rushed towards him, he quickly took a side step while he turned around simultaneously. The ce where he stood was merely a small mound of earth that was slightly elevated. In a split second, Frederick threw a punch towards Nichs as he tried to evade the iing blow but he seemingly stumbled. Alicia, who was pushed aside by Nichs, suddenly gasped. "Argh..." By the time Alicia came to her senses, the two of them were already engaged in an intense fight. "Why on Earth are you guys fighting?! Stop it! Frederick, are you out of your mind?" "Stop fighting!" At a corner, Alicia was anxiously jumping up and down and she couldn''t get in between them at all. On the other hand, several punches were exchanged between Frederick and Nichs. The both of them took a few steps back and waited for the perfect opportunity to strike again, but she instantly stopped them as she ced her hands against them. "What are the both of you doing?! Stop it this instance!" Nichs immediately grabbed her arm and pulled her behind him. "Misty, stay out of this!" After wiping the corner of his lips, he stared at Frederick provocatively. "Mr. Clements, what is the meaning of this? I''m certain that we''ve never had any problems before." Noticing the intimacy between the both of them and the trustworthy stare that Alicia gave to Nichs, Frederick was absolutely furious by the sight of it. Hepletely lost all his sense of reasoning at that moment. "Nichs, what did you do to her?! She''s obviously Alicia; she''s my wife! Give her back now!" Frederick roared as he threw another punch towards him. At that moment, it was toote for Nichs to evade the iing blow as Alicja had stood beside him. In the blink of an eye, Frederick''s fist collided with Nichs'' cheek. His head was tilted to one side while blood oozed from the corner of his mouth. Before he could even react to it, Alicia anxiously rushed forward and shoved Frederick away. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "I told you he didn''t; he did absolutely nothing to me! Why did you hit him? Just leave us alone." Only after a long struggle and some wild arguments did they separate from each other at a distance. Alicia turned around and ran towards Nichs, "Are you alright?" She extended her hand to wipe the blood off the corner of Nichs'' mouth and she also examined his wounds. She was unaware that Frederick, who retreated behind her, was alsopletely battered. His legs were uninjured, yet he almost copsed to the ground. At that very moment, debilitation was written all over his face. Terrified that he might hurt her, Frederick merely stood still when Alicia pushed him. All his strength seemed to be drained in that instant while she shoved him away. At this moment, blood seeped out of his mouth and his eyes were dull. He nced over at Alicia who had all her attention locked on Nichs. The woman whom Frederick loved the most didn''t know who he was at all; she even shoved him aside for another man! Memories of a simr situation suddenly shed across his mind. Frederick remembered the time where he and Jeremy fell off their horses at the same moment, yet she rushed over to Jeremy... Chapter 562 Chapter 562 Did that mean that she did not have any feelings for him from the start? Therefore, she could quickly forget all about him. She would not have any special feelings whenever she saw him. She could quickly fall into the arms of other men... From a distance, all he could see was a pair of lovebirds. In that instant, it was as if he could hear his heart breaking into pieces, the sound of his mental state disassociating. Frederick felt as if he could no longer hear the two of them talking, and his heart waspletely torn apart. It was as if his entire being had copsed. He was shrouded in a deep sense of defeat. He felt an unprecedented sense of despair, as if his younger self had been trapped in a dog cage, fighting for food with the dogs and staring helplessly at passersby. Cold despair was all he felt! Suppressing the surging emotions in his heart with great strength, he dragged himself with heavy steps and turned his body to the side powerlessly. It was only at this time that Alicia saw that Nichs''s face was slightly bruised, with blood at the corner of his mouth. She was afraid that something would happen to him, so she was extremely concerned about him. Nichs, on the other hand, was actually more concerned for Frederick and observed him. He saw that he looked like a defeated rooster as he gave up hopelessly. Anxious, he coughed in difort. "Ahem, Ahem..." "This guy was really ruthless! If he had practiced it before, I would have been beaten until he was disabled! If I was tond his hand on him, some strength would have to be reserved," Nichs thought to himself. "Nichs..."This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Startled, Alicia helped him catch his breath hurriedly as she asked, "Nichs, are you alright?" As soon as he lifted his foot, Frederick''s blood seemed to freeze instantly. He reflexively turned back. At this time, Nichs shook his head and said something, giving him a clear answer. "Ally, I''m fine!" Unsure of what he had just heard, Nichs deliberately prolonged his voice at that moment. It was neither too loud nor too soft, allowing Frederick to hear his words clearly. "Ally? He called her Ally?" Therefore, she was Alicia! She had neither forgotten, nor was she unaware of it. She just did not recognize him! It was Alicia! They were not in that kind of rtionship. Yes, Alicia had told him that she had a brother! Could Nichs be her brother? If that was the case, her reaction towards his previous irrational attacks were reasonable! With this sudden realization, his body was like a volcano on the verge of erupting, perhaps due to over joy and excitement. He could no longer suppress the emotions that he had been trying his best to suppress. Abruptly, a snorting sound was let out. Within the next second, he was half kneeling on the ground. Clutching at his chest, he spat out a mouthful of blood. Without hesitation, Alicia turned around and rushed over to hold him. Instantly, she burst into tears. "No, no, Frederick! What''s wrong with you? Did you hurt yourself? Are you feeling ufortable? Hold on, you will be fine, I''m sending you to the hospital..." He wrapped his hand around her wrist. Watching her shouting at the top of her lungs with tears streaming down her face, he felt like his pain was nothing at that moment. The warm clutch of her palm was moreforting to him. "Ally, you''re finally willing to recognize me! I can exchange your love with my death. I''m willing to do it!" Frederick''s breathing was faint, and a little erratic. With tears running down his face, he covered his mouth. Alicia kept shaking her head. "No, you will not. Do not even bring this up, you will be fine! Are you feeling ufortable?" At this time, Chet, who had been paying attention to movements on the mountain, could only roughly make out the figures of two people. He was hesitant to take any action as he could barely guess what was going on. However, as soon as Frederick knelt down, he rushed up. "Frederick, are you alright?" In fact, Frederick had felt better after spitting out blood. He was fine, just a little weak. He held Alicia''s wrist tightly and shook his head. "I will not die. If you''re willing to admit what we have, everything is worth it! As long as you are alive, and you return, I am not going to be willing to die!" "Stop talking! Let''s go to the hospital..." "Frederick! I will send you to the hospital for a check-up!" Chet said in a hurry. However, Frederick grabbed Ally''s hand and would not let go. While rushing, Nichs said, "Let''s go together!" Later, they went to Carson''s hospital. Along the way, Frederick held Alicia''s band and did not loosen his grip. In fact, he did not feel that there was anything wrong with him. He was afraid that something would actually happen to him in the future. He was not willing to die, and he did not want to either. He just got her back. He did not want to be separated from her! Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org At the entrance of the hospital, Alicia tried to withdraw her hand. Frederick still refused to let go. Chet also said, "Miss nchard, pleasee in with us!" Seeing that her mind seemed to be wandering, he guessed that she might be struggling with something. "If you do not want to meet anyone from the past, or do not want to return to your past identity, then I will call you Miss Swift. I will not tell anyone about your identity. Frederick needs you now!" Frederick nodded, and then she agreed. As soon as they entered the hospital, Carson was also very surprised. He simply checked and measured Frederick''s blood pressure after briefly asking about the current situation. He said, "If what you guys said was true, he treated Miss Swift as... Perhaps it is because Frederick loves her so much that he wasn''t able to ept reality and could not withstand the pressure in that moment. It was caused by his agitation. For now, it seems that there is nothing serious. I will arrange for him to have a thorough check up!" As Frederick had been holding Alicia''s hand, Carson could not help looking at her again, "However, the both of you look so alike if we look closely!" Except for the mole on her face and her voice, they were nearly identical! Frederick was afraid that Alicia would run away. Even though he had been in a semi-atose state for one hour his grip on her had not loosened at all, hindering the examination. He was not willing to let go of her hand. Alicia was also very worried about his body. She held his hand and kissed his lips. "I will not leave. Go in and cooperate with the check-up! I will always be with you!" After receiving her assurance and seeing her nodding her head constantly as a guarantee, Frederick finally began to loosen his grip on her. In agreement, he did a full-body examination and then was given an IV drip. "Is he okay?" "He is okay. It is not that serious! His oral tissue is wounded. In addition to his anger, the symptoms of him vomiting blood is due to his peptic ulcer disease! The younger generations are prone to stress, so it is vital to know how to controlt. Do not get angry so easily. You guys have to warn and console him! Fortunately, he is young and has a good physique. If he was old, his anger would hurt his liver the most, and he would die from it!" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org While exining, the doctor adjusted the position of the infusion bottle for him, "He should be fine after three days! The key is to maintain a good mood!" "Okay! Thank you, doctor!" After sending the doctor away, Carson also took another X-ray picture and said, "It is still early. They are all just minor injuries externally!" Looking back, Alicia nced at Nichs again, and her heart was about to jump out of her throat. She was about to call out his name but instead she asked, "How are you? Are you okay?" It was unbelievable that a misunderstanding almost led to a tragedy! At this moment, she med herself a little. She never thought that they would fight each other. "Same, only minor injuries! He was the one who got angry not me!" Chapter 563 Chapter 563 Nichs did not expect Frederick''s love for his sister to be so strong that he could drive himself to the brink of copse! At this moment, he felt that his suffering was truly worth it! Consciously, Alicia shifted her gaze to Carson and asked, "Doctor Vives?" Not knowing the rtionship between them, he felt that Nichs''s tone was somewhat gloating. Carson''s tone towards him was slightly hostile, despite having given him a thorough check. "Mm, your skin is thick and rough. Your oral mucosa is bleeding and you may have suffered serious external injuries but you do not have any internal injuries! It''s all thanks to your luck!" Upon hearing that, Alicia said nothing more. At this point, Frederick, who was being injected on the bed, was bewildered and slowly opened his eyes. When he saw that she was still there, his lips suddenly curled up. Upon seeing that, Carson rolled his eyes at him, "You are so useless! You forget everything when you see Alicia! You almost lost your life. How can you still smile?" As for her, although she was pursing her lips, her bright eyes were shining enchantingly when she smiled. Seeing this, Nichs coughed and said, "There''s something else going on in Heaven Star Clubhouse. I will go and have a look first!" Hethen left the room. Simultaneously, Chet immediately understood what he meant. He also hooked his arm around Carson''s neck and said, "Let''s go out too! Master Vives, I have something to ask you." After going out, he ordered two confidantes to guard the door of the ward and closed the door.N?velDrama.Org holds this content. Suddenly, there were only two people left in the room. Once Frederick tried to raise his hand, Alicia sat down on the edge of the bed and held him. "Ally..." It was as if he was dreaming. He closed his eyes a few times and let out a sillyugh unknowingly, "Haha..." It felt so good that she was still alive! It was as if the entire world had regained its color! Thank God! "Do not talk! Take a rest! Do not even move." The moment he fell down in front of her, Alicia realized how important he was to her, more than anything else! Taking his other hand and putting it on her cheek, her whole heart seemed to have found the most stable harbor, the most suitable position. "Do not leave me!" Not knowing whether it was because of the medicine, Frederick felt confused and sleepy. He really wanted to sleep, but he was afraid that she would disappear when he closed his eyes, so he did not dare to close his heavy eyelids. "Alright, I will not leave. Have a good rest. I will take care of you. I will watch over you! When you open your eyes, I will be the first person you see." As she whispered, when Alicia looked up again, she saw that he had slowly closed his eyes. She wanted to sit down on a chair, but as soon as she moved, she found that her hand was tightly gripped. His strength was like a pair of handcuffs. She gently lifted the corners of her lips. Only being able to lie sideways, she barely hooked a chair with her legs, and then moved it to the bed bit by bit and sat down beside him. That night, Alicia fell asleep lying on the edge of the bed. The next day, when she opened her eyes, she saw a bright gaze shining directly onto her face, and her body was half covered by a quilt. As their eyes met, she got up and moved to the bed. She climbed into the bed and the two of them squeezed together on the same bed. "Are you feeling better?" He looked refreshed, but the doctor''s words from the previous day still echoed in her head. "That''s right!" Frederick gave a soft reply, not feeling any difort. However, he cared about another topic, "Why didn''t you want to recognize me?" Since she was alive, why did she note back to look for him and even refused to recognize him? From the moment he woke up, this question had been hovering in his mind. He could not figure it out. What he said had pierced through Alicia''s cloud of worrying thoughts, recing it with an inexplicable hurt. She unconsciously fixed her gaze on his hand and slowly sat up in difort, subconsciously wanting to keep a distance from him. Frederick noticed her movements and reached out to hug her from behind. "What are you resisting? Are you ming me for failing to protect you?" Thus, she had changed everything about her and all the things he was familiar with? "Ally, do you know how much I have suffered when I thought you were dead? I was depressed everyday, and felt that I was living a life worse than death. I honestly thought I''d lost youpletely." Despite the urge to argue with him in return, or even start a big fight, she fell intoplete silence when she was reminded of the state of his health. In the end, all of the burdens in her heart turned into reticence, loneliness, and loss. It was not that she had never gone to see him. It was only because he... Those filthy images shed through her mind, and she could not help but let her mind wander. She struggled from his grip, "Let go of me! You''re making it hard for me to breathe!" "Ally!" "I asked you to let me go!" Looking back, their eyes met. Frederick clearly saw the strong hatred shing in her eyes. She could not hide the amount of hatred she had for him. He still saw it, despite Alicia''s immediate attempt at suppressing her emotions. He held her shoulders and he was very puzzled. "Do you hate me? Why? What did I do to hurt you so much that you refused to recognize me?" "Don''t you know what you have done? Is losing a woman really that important to you? If you had not gone to Heaven Star Clubhouse and you had not met me identally, would you still remember me? You might still be having fun in bed with someone else! You are a Ded with said that even if we were separated, you would wait for me for a year and give each other another chance! You did not keep your promise at all! I was dead, and you couldn''t even wait for a month to start looking for different women every other day! Do you really think I am a fool?" "You lied to me, and you''ve been lying to me all along! You also said that you do not like Danica and aren''t reminiscent of the past. Well you''re right, why would you still be in love with a woman whom you used to be with? It''s because you have a new one! That Faye, isn''t she the young version of Danica? And I bet there will be more younger versions of her in the future!" Content belongs to She became angrier as she spoke. She wiped away her tears, repressing the emotions in her heart. All the feelings of regret, with love and hate intertwined welled up in her mind. "I no longer know if what you say is even true. When you loved me, I was like a beloved treasure to you; I still thought you loved me when you were infuriated seeing me with other men! However, when I was not around, you went on a date with Danic?, returning earlier from your business trip just to do it with her, or with the other woman who looked like her. If I had not gone to chase after you both, I would have been in Lovely Scent when it was on fire. I could have saved my aunt, and she would not have been burned to death." "The reason why you did not want Danica was because she can''t give birth to a child, not because you did not like her! So, you still want to deceive me. Now that you have Faye, who can conceive a child, do you still want Danica anymore?" "You hate women, so you love everyone, and you do not love anyone. You are not sincere at all! This is not what I want!" The more she spoke, the more irritated she became. Her brain was tangled in a mess. She asked herself why she fell in love with such aplicated man who was capable of earning other''s sympathy to a despicable level! Alicia copsed and felt pain in her heart, scratching her head in a mess. Frederick was even more confused. However, he still managed to catch a few keywords. Chapter 564 Chapter 564 "So, the reason why you hate me, do not want to recognize me, and refused toe back even when you were alive, denying my presence in person, was because you think that I do not love you or I do not love you enough? I am undeserving of your return, right?" His grip on her increased unconsciously. Frederick closed his eyes in regret. If he had known that she was still alive, he would not have been so desperate as to give up on himself this way. She avoided his passionate gaze and pursed her lips. Was she not right? She did not want to be tied down to this kind of love and marriage that was one-sided! When he opened his eyes again, his eyes appeared misty. "If it was not because I loved you so much, if it was not because I could not bear to lose you, why would I keep looking for your shadow in other women? And why would I hold a ghost wedding for you?" Ghost wedding? The two words struck her like lightning, and she slowly lifted her head as her eyes widened. He was saying that the wedding on October 10th was... "Since I was young, I dreamed of warmth. I also wanted a father, a mother, and a happy family, but none of this was in my memory. All I had was envy towards others'' warmth and happiness! When I met Danica, I thought that the warmth that she gave me was happiness, and she was what I wanted most in my life. Until I met you and lost you, I realized that love could be so eternal and unforgettable that you could follow me between life and death! Ally, I thought you were dead. I thought you were gone. I''ve looked at your photos and listened to thest voice message you sent to me countless times. I really wanted to apany you. If my grandmother wasn''t around, I really wanted to be with you! I kept washing the same dishes and living in the same house we lived in everyday. It was so painful, but I just did not want to leave... No matter what, as long as I could have you back, I was willing to do anything! If I did not find other women who were simr to you, I was afraid that I could not hold on and I would want to go and find you. Do you understand? I did not betray you. After you, I haven''t touched any women other than you. I would not..." Frederick held her tightly in his arms, feeling even more remorseful and choking with sobs. "You were the only one I ever wanted! You were the only one! Why didn''t youe to me? Why didn''t I think about the possibility that the person in the fire could be someone rted to you by blood? How could I confirm that it was you just because the DNA was almost identical to yours? No wonder you ran in even when it was on fire." The crux of the problem seemed to have been found. He could not even control his emotions, and Alicia was even more shocked, with tears falling down her face. "I went to find you..." "What?" How did he not know? She looked at him and said, "I saw you travel far to buy roses, go to eat with a woman, and go to a hotel. I then..." As soon as she was sad and angry, she gave up. On second thought, she felt that it was wrong again. If he really did not love her, why did he bother to send her flowers? Seeing her astounded eyes, Frederick guessed what she was thinking. He raised his hand and touched her nose, saying, "Do I have to buy flowers just because I went to the flower shop?" Alicia pursed her lips and bit her lower lip, muttering, "Then why?" Why did she feel that their thoughts and actions were not in line? It turned out that the wedding was held for her! It was fate''s trick. She should not have paid attention to the previous news articles. She was paying attention to the wrong news all along, leaving the right ones unread just because she gave up. If she had seen the news on his wedding day and knew that it was a ghost marriage, she would have understood what he meant! It was no wonder that on the night of his wedding, he made a trip to Heaven Star Clubhouse! "I bought the rose garden of the Hundred Floral and made a Cenotaph for you. I went to see you and bought a bunch of flowers for Faye. It was not for her, but for a show! She looked like Dai Danica went abroad for stic. surgery. My subordinates lost track of her. I wanted to get closer to Faye, so that Danica could think that I had a previous affection for her and wanted to lure her back! I thought you were gone. I thought she had killed you, so I wanted to seek justice for you! Last time, the territory of the Western City and your father''s poisoning incidents were probably caused by her and Lindsay..." Frederick kept caressing her little face and wiping away the tears on her face. "It was my irresoluteness that harmed you! I always felt that I had betrayed the promise I once made to her, fell in love with you, and gave up on her when she was almost helpless. I always felt guilty towards her; the more patience there was, so was nostalgia. My only hope was that time would wash away everything. If she could live through easier in this period, things would belie the future. I can tolerate everything about her, but I cannot tolerate the fact that she hurt you even if it was a little! I was wrong for thinking she was good! In the future, I will never show mercy to her anymore! Did you see it wrongly? How could I be with her? That day, I remembered that on the way back from my business trip, I received the news from Chet and headed straight to Lovely Scent. The fire engine had arrived just when I did! And the thing about not being able to give birth, what''s going on?" Caressing her beautiful hair, he pinched her soft ears. "Children are the crystal and continuation of love, but they are not a necessity. Even if we cannot have children, I will not abandon you or leave you! A person''s life is too short, and am not that great either. I want to live for myself once, and all I need is you! If you weren''t around, I may go for in-vitro fertilization just for Grandma''s sake after many years. However, if you are here, all I want is you. It does not matter whether or not you can bear a child! I can apany Grandma until I grow old, but the person who could apany me until I am old is you. You are really of utmost importance to me!" Happiness had nothing to do with children! How many families were destroyed even if they had a pair of fraternal twins? Many childless couples were living their lives, happily in love. After thinking long and hard, there were also some suspicions shing in Alicia''s eyes. She said softly, "Factually, it can''t be the case! I heard your voice with my own ears, and you also called her Danica... However, now that I think about it, it seems to be a bit of a coincidence. The express delivery on that day was also a fraud! But I couldn''t possibly have mistaken the sight of your and her figures right?!" "What''s more, the monitor from that day was also broken!" She had a sudden thought; Frederick also felt that something was wrong.This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. "I got it. Someone must be deliberately driving a wedge between us! You have seen all of it when I was with Danica, but what I saw was you and Jeremy appearing at a hotel in my city on a business trip! If it wasn''t for the fact that he had called thepany that day and had Lindsay not put on the pink and blue limited edition dress that I gave you, I would not have thought that someone might have deliberately dressed up as you to mislead me! However, she only knew that I had ordered the clothes, but she did not know that you had not worn the clothes at all, and that you had cut them all up in anger!" Chapter 565 Chapter 565 "Are you talking about the blue and pink dress that''s worth more than 400,000 dors?" Suddenly, Alicia remembered that she had seen it before! However, the person wearing it was obviously Danica! "That''s the one! I checked with the original factory! I had bought the whole set of clothes, but how could it appear on women of this level of status? If it was not for this dress, I would not have known at all that Danica and Lindsay, who had nothing to do with each other and whom I thought would never know each other, were ganging up on me! Danica seemed to like that dress very much, so she called the factory to inquire about it. Hence, she might have known that the clothes were all reserved by me! Since I bought the whole set, it couldn''t have been so many people buying the same clothes with the exact same measurements, so she could easily guess that it might be for you to avoid a wardrobe sh! Therefore, she gave it to Lindsay as you two had simr figures, especially from behind. If she wore the clothes and was in close contact with Jeremy, without having a closer look at the person, I would automatically assume that was you! As a matter of fact, did they find a person simr to me to mislead you as well?" With a sh of inspiration, Frederick suddenly felt that things seemed to have gotten moreplicated. How meticulous could these women''s ns be? They should be having their perfect wedding, and enjoying their honeymoon by now, but it was all changed by these two women. They would have lost each otherpletely! During this period of time, he was purely a walking zombie! In an instant, hatred surged in his heart that was unlike anything he had ever felt before. Alicia was even more dumbfounded. Unknowingly, she began muttering. "I did see Danica with you in the same clothes. I thought it was your gift, so I always felt that you were coaxing me and lying to me! However, I did not want to lose this rtionship, so I..." She hesitated as well. Many times, she did not even dare to ask bluntly because she was afraid of losing him. All of a sudden, she felt that they also missed out on so much because they did not have an honest, heart-to-heart talk! Frederick instantly understood why she hated him so much. It turned out there were a lot of misunderstandings he did not know about previously. An ident broke them up before they even had a chance tomunicate properly! "Ally..." Leaning against her forehead, he hugged her tightly again. "In the future, no matter the doubts, we shouldn''t wait or hide anything from each other! What more can''t we say to one another? I thought you had forgotten about me and that you no longer loved me, so that''s why you could fall into other men''s arms so quickly. Do you know how painful this period of time was for me? I thought you were dead, and I started to smoke and drink again, despite having quit a long time ago. Everyday, I lived with a muddled mind, feeling exhausted and fatigued; sometimes, I even needed sleeping pills to fall asleep. And when God has finally opened his eyes, you already belonged to someone else. I am angry, I am jealous, and I feel awful too. I really cannot stand it. You are mine. I am selfish and cannot share even a little of you with others. I want to take you back. Even if I need to tie you up, I want to snatch you back. I did not expect you to push me away so much for other men. I did not know he was your brother and if it was not for what you said, I would have broken down and be despaired, and we could have really beenpletely separated! Thank God!" He could not help but lower his head, and he kissed her forehead a few times. Leaning into his arms, Alicia''s eyes were red. "Me too! When I saw you entering the hotel with another woman, I was angry as well. I also felt ill, and I could not ept it... Dear, I only love you! Apart from you, I cannot ept others even if I would die! It wasn''t that I did not want to go back to look for you, but something had happened. When I got away, it had already been more than half a month, and you had someone with you. I was too sad, thinking that I loved the wrong person again, so I was not able toe out of myfort zone!" Giving him a nudge in his warm embrace, Alicia looked at him and roughly told him her experience during this period of time, "Fortunately, I met my brother. Otherwise, you would really be looking at my dead body by now!"N?velDrama.Org holds this content. Under those circumstances, she would not be able to avoid being taken advantage of. She thought that there was no other way out except death! He blocked her mouth and took a deep breath, "Do not say such ominous things! We should be thankful that his subordinate was able to save you in time!" Otherwise, it appeared she would not have survived. "I will not let this happen again! I have always been looking for people to investigate both this ident and your car ident. Unfortunately, I was really unlucky that day. It seems that your brother''s men breached a lot of surveince cameras in order to take you away. In addition, those who harmed you must have removed anything that could put them at a disadvantage. Moreover, that idental explosion eliminated all the important clues. Up until now, I cannot find out who was so ruthless as to kill you. By the way, why is your biological brother surnamed Gail?" If he found any of them, he would cut them into pieces. If she was to say his surname was nchard directly, this misunderstanding could have been avoided! "It is a long story! When I was a child, my brother always stayed with one of our rtives. My parents were government servants and could not conceive a second child. Therefore, in order to have a second child, my brother stayed with another family and adopted their surname. After having me, my father became a businessman. My mother did not et inc care about her job anymore, so they brought my brother back. However, my brother grew up in the countryside. He was rebellious and caused a lot of trouble. Therefore, he did not earn my parents'' favor. Few people knew him. Some people thought my brother was an adopted son. My brother has two ID cards, one with the surname Gail and the other one with nchard as his surname. At that time, the requirements for ID cards were less strict. However he was also a rebel. He did not get along well with my parents and always imed to be Nichs Gail. Later, he ran away from home! However, he has cared very much for me since he was a child. Therefore, no one dared to bully me. No one dared to chase me either. They were afraid of him! My brother''s attacks are painful right?" While talking, Alicia raised her hand and touched the edge of Frederick''s lips. There were some obvious bruises on one side. She felt guilty that the two people she cared about the most almost got hurt because of her. He grabbed her small hand and kissed her. Shaking his head, he said, "He should be in more pain than I am! I guess he knew my identity and showed mercy!" Listening to her statement, his brother must be very good at martial arts seeing he was able to make it to where he was now in society. However, the injuries he caused were not as serious at all; in fact, they were on the lighter side. He really had to thank him for protecting her so well! "Ally,e back!" It was only then that he noticed that she had been looking at his ring. He remembered something. He said to her, "I''ve been wearing this just for you! Even if you''re not here, I still consider myself married! It helps remind myself that I''m not by myself. I have to keep my chastity! The wedding rings have our names on it!" As he said this, he took off the ring to let her have a look. The abbreviation of their names could be roughly seen inside the ring. "Unfortunately, I did not bring along the wedding ring I ordered for you!" After putting the ring back on for him, Alicia gave him a gentle kiss, "Right now, I cannot go back yet! I still have something to do. During this period of time, I want to be Misty!" Furthermore, they could not let anyone find out about their rtionship.during this period of time. He could not afford to let the case rted to Sebastian go to waste. There were still ns which required a lot of effort waiting for him. Chapter 566 Chapter 566 Frederick''s eyes darkened as he unintentionally increased the strength of his grip, "You are right in front of me, yet I still have to suffer from lovesickness?" Despite the slight sense of loss he felt, this was what he wanted. He was still uncertain of the exact culprit who hurt her, plus, Danica was back. He also felt that for safety purposes, it was best if she wasn''t Alicia at this time. The thought of their separation made him feel a little uneasy. He was afraid, afraid that the whip was beyond his reach. Furthermore, he was even more afraid of losing her! If it was to happen all over again, he did not know whether he''d go insane this time! Alicia drew circles on his chest with her little hand and squinted her eyes as she smiled, "If you do not want to suffer, you can just go ahead and chase Misty!" She did not stop him from chasing her! His bright eyes sparkled. He lowered his head and gave her a deep and lingering kiss. "Hey, I''m not done talking!" This lecher was so eager to take advantage of her! Pushing him away, she said, "You can''t let others know that I am Alicia and what''s more, you can''t let others know about our rtionship! Besides, you have to do me a favor!" As she spoke, she hooked her arm around his neck affectionately. "Okay, It''s all up to you! I''ll agree with everything regardless of whether or not I''d be able to help. Quick, tell me!" "In Eighth Casino, I want a person who can take control of the game and listen to mymands at any time!" Sebastian had recently won a great deal of money. If he took all of it, she would make him lose it all and even twice more! "Don''t you think I''m the most suitable person?" Who could be better than him when it came to gambling? Suddenly, she thought of something, and said, "Yes, how did I forget about this? Hey Honey, how do I make someone addicted to gambling as if they had lost control of themselves?" "Let him win first, then lose. Taking away what''s most important to him will be like strangling him!" Sebastian did not care about anything except money. Whether it was stocks, property, or insurance, the answer to the question was still one word - money! After thinking for a while, Alicia tugged his clothes again yfully, acting like a spoiled child. "You, you cannot do it! The famous Mr. Clements can asionally go to the casino, but if you showed up everyday, it would attract too much attention! Any clues about Eighth Casino?" "Of course if you want it! The Eighth Casino is the territory of the Luther family. We have some ties with them. I will let Willy talk to him and inform you tomorrow!" "Okay!" So soon? Nichs was right! "That is not the kind of ce you should go! What are you nning to do?"This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Alicia leaned into his ear and told him her n roughly, and then she spoke indignantly. "I must seek justice for my aunt. He''s too despicable. Not only did he abandon my aunt, he also sent people to pick a fight with us everyday. He would not let us live a peaceful life. My aunt was injured twice. I initially nned to ask you to help her after you came back from your business trip, but I did not expect that something would happen before that... I do not know if this ident has something to do with him!" Frederick caressed her hair andforted her. "I know! I will definitely help you. To the public, I still have to pretend that you are not here... Therefore, whether it is for your safety or for your ns, I have to continue to spend time with women! In addition, Yasmine is Danica. In the future, when I hear this name, I must keep an eye on her and bus when speaking and performing tasks! But for now, I still don''t know what she has up her sleeves by having stic surgery anding back..." Frederick told her about his ns for the Randolph family, "In the future, you do not need to take what you see in the news to heart. It is for others to see! As for Faye, she is smart enough to not take it seriously! When Sebastian''s affairs are solved, I think the matter with Danica and Lindsay shoulde to a conclusion as well! When all of this is over, I will take you home and we can live a good life!" "That''s right." On this day, in the ward of the hospital, the two of them spoke a lot in that interruption-free space. She had been staying in the hospital with Frederick for three full days. When he was discharged from the hospital safely and soundly, they parted ways. At this time, Lindsay and Jeremy''s mother were growing closer in Serenity Sanatorium. That day, when Jeremy carried some things to the ward, he saw the both of them sitting on the ground. The two of them were talking andughing as his mother brushed through Lindsay''s hair with ab. Things couldn''t have seemed more normal. "Yannie, which color do you like?" "This!" Lindsay pointed at the pink bow, and the woman tied a ponytail for her, loosely and gently. "You used to like the color pink! Everything you wanted was pink, like a little princess. Now that you''ve grown up... you still like it!" "Well, yeah! Auntie, is it okay now? Jeremy ising. Let''s get up!" "Auntie? Yannie, why are you not calling me mom? Are you still angry with me? I won''t stop you from dating. It''s okay if you like gangsters too, as long as you stay with me. Do not take the medicine. I will not let you take the medicine..." Aggravated, the woman strangled Lindsay''s neck from behind. Her scalp was already feeling numb in the first ce. Now, she felt that her neck was going to be broken, but Lindsay still tried to hold back and she smiled. "Mom, Mom, I''m not angry. I will listen to you. I am almost out of breath!" "Ah! Did I use too much strength? I will help you catch your breath!" Then, the woman gave her a heavy pat on the back. It was so hard that she almost got pushed to the ground. Afterwards, Lindsay got up, and the woman also stood up. Looking at them, Jeremy could not help but feel his throat tighten a little. "Mom, I''m here to see you!" "Jeremy is here to see you. Do you still remember your son?" As he got closer and helped her up, Lindsay hurriedly introduced him, wanting her to recover a little. It was as if she had truly heard what she was thinking, the woman''s eyes really started to focus. "Jeremy, my son has grown up so much! He has been obedient since he was a child, but I can only take away one child. He would not give me my son. Yanniewas younger so I could only take the younger one away..." As she muttered, she reached her hand out. Looking at his mother who looked as if she really recognized him, and even stretched out her hand to him, Jeremy was also so excited that his eyes were full of tears. For the first time, he saw his mother quieten down. Then, the three of them sat on the ground, talking to each other. During the conversation, Jeremy''s mother sometimes pulled her hair and sometimes Lindsay''s hair. She was calm, which was rare. When Jeremy walked out, he found it difficult to calm his turbulent emotions down. The doctor told him that her mother''s list of medication was being reduced, and she was beginning to exhibit signs of rehabilitation. "Linds, thank you." "It''s nothing. We just get along well! The doctor said that she just could not stand the shock and trigger, but if we enlightened her emotions slowly, then she may return to normat Don''t worry too much. When I have time, I will visit her and console her. I don''t have a mother. Although she may not be normal, she made me feel deep maternal love!" Chapter 567 Chapter 567 Havinge to the nursing home to endure the words of a lunatic, she had done it all for the man in front of her. Despite her longing for motherly love, Lindsay''s depressed looking eyes were filled with an overwhelming sense of eager and hopelessness. Jeremy''s eyes inadvertently fell on her wrist and saw a bruise on it. He knew that it must be caused by her mother''s forceful grip. Feeling a little guilty, Jeremy turned around and gently pulled her wrist and stroked it. "Does it hurt?" Lindsay shook her head and smiled. As their eyes met, another figure showed up in Jeremy''s eyes through her smile. He also felt the pain in his heart. Now that Alicia was no longer around, even gazing at her from afar became a luxury! Lindsay might not be a conventionally good person and could not even be called one. But for him, she was indeed extremely devoted! Deep down in his heart, Jeremy knew this clearly. Although romantic interest might not be there, no doubt he was touched. At the same time, he understood her life experiences and pitied her. All of a sudden, Jeremy felt an extreme sense of fatigue. Tired of being cautious all the time, he began to loosen up, "You must be hungry. Let''s go eat!" After confessing to Alicia, Frederick felt as if he had crawled out of hell. His mental and physical state hadpletely changed. On this day, he smiled at his phone throughout a two-hour meeting, which astounded the group of executives. Chet was the only one who stood by and watched the entire scene coldly. When they returned to the office, Chet could not help but chuckle. "Hehe..." After taking off his suit, Frederick looked back at him and said, "Why are you so happy? You won the lottery?" Closing the door, Chet put down the document, turned around, and went to make coffee. "Frederick, I should be the one asking you this right? Didn''t you notice that when the meeting was over, the group of executives left with either sweaty backs or shaky legs?" The boss, who usually looked dead serious, was smiling the entire meeting. It''s no wonder everyone was terrified! Frederick rolled his eyes at him and said disdainfully, "Rude!" How dare he make fun of him? After bringing back two cups of coffee, Chet was relieved and restrained his expression, "You''re finally back to life! I can finally take a leave!" He was so happy for him! "Thank you for your hard work these days!" This brotherhood was the biggest gain in his life! "Why are you telling me this? You would do the same for me too, wouldn''t you?" "Of course!" The two of them raised their cups and took a sip of the coffee in ce of wine. After that, Chet said, "About the Castle family, I found someone to send the information to Mrs. Castle and warned her! The Randolph family''s recent business has been halted. In addition, I have secretly put pressure on the bank to let out a bit of news, with the media stirring up the matter, those who heard the news wouldn''t dare to lend them money for now. Instead, they are all waiting and eager to try swallowing them up. In fact, in recent years, the Randolph family has been struggling to survive. Other than the strength of the Castle family, they have mostly taken advantage of your affair. Kieran had probably made use of them in private!" Chet pulled out two sheets of paper and handed them over. "This is the Randolph family''s loan I found. In the past few years, the speed at which they lent money was clearly faster than otherpanies by about a month, they werex too when it came to collecting. The situation would turnpletely different in one day, let alone a month, especially in business! Also, Yasmine has returned to the Randolph family in the name of a distant rtive! I have investigated that it''s true that the Randolph family indeed had such a distant rtive and a daughter named Yasmine. It''s just that this daughter died, but her family never dered her dead. So a few years ago, Danica may have already made use of this identity. Perhaps, in the beginning, she stayed in the countryside instead of going abroad. She just put on an act at the airport. Before the ne took off, she might havee down or somehow escaped. Therefore, her identity is actually legal! If we did not investigate her hometown, we would not know that the real Yasmine had already passed away long ago." After reading through the information, Frederick narrowed his eyes. "The show-biz is well-known for earning quick money! There is nothing wrong with her entering the business. She got smart this time around!" "But there are pros and cons to this business! Itsplexity aside, how decent can she stay after entering? There are indeed many opportunities for her to know a lot of tycoons, but a noble family would never ept a woman like her! As for those nouveau riches, they might still be rich today but be a pauper, a swindler, or even a prisoner the next day! Danica is different from those grassroots who struggle hard, and also different from those rich girls who just y with money. Therefore, her real goal is probably men of generational wealth! Now, not all men are stupid. If a man would be willing to hand over hundreds of millions of assets just because of her beauty, then he might either be an old man or have some deformities! But judging from her pride, I don''t think she will give up her dignity....." Unless it was really ast resort. Looking at each other, Frederick knitted his eyebrows and said, "So, her biggest target is probably me, her ex-lover!" Chet nodded closely after. "Why do I feel like I have stepped on a chewing gum that I can''t get rid of?" To achieve this goal, she would probably use any means to hurt his woman, Ally! He clenched his fists unknowingly, feeling that he was the creator of his own destruction. He did not expect that his love would result in such an ending, a harm he could not get rid of! A momentter, Frederick said, "Everyone has to pay for their actions! There''s always a solution to a problem. I just hope that she cane to her senses earlier and not lose her lifepletely in the end! Speed up the attack against Randolph Group and promote Faye secretly, consider it a littlepensation for her!" She should at least gain something for her efforts to be a target and protect Alicia. "I see. I''ll coordinate with Master Trevor in person." After work, Frederick went to Hundreds Floral. When he arrived, he found that Alicia was already at the entrance. Frederick brought her into the rose garden with the key in his hand. Tears began to pool in Alicia''s eyes when she suddenly saw her tombstone. It was surrounded by rose bushes and the surface was clean with flowersThis text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. that had yet to wither. Frederick hugged her from behind then took out a ring. He got down on one knee and slowly put it on her ring finger. "Ally, this is our life and death promise! I had this ring specially made for you. I designed it myself! The blossoming pear blossom on your fingertips also blooms in my heart, implying the moment the flower blooms most beautifully. Since meeting you, I feelplete. Our love will be eternal. This love §ï§Ý diamond in the center of the flower may not be thergest, but the diamonds on our ringse from the same diamond! Even though our hearts are separated, they are still one! Before I met you, I did not know that I would love a woman to the point that I was not afraid of death! Marry me, believe me, let me take care of you. In this life, in the next life, no matter where we are, we will always be together, alright?" Chapter 568 Chapter 568 "Mmm!" Alicia pulled him up and gave him a big hug. She nced at the beautiful roses around her with the corner of her eyes, and instantly, tears streamed down her face uncontrobly. This scene was indeed beyond Alicia''s expectations! The huge contrast also made her excited. With her in his arms, Frederick felt as if he had obtained a precious treasure. The joy of regaining what he had lost made him feel like he had been reborn! Then, he held her in his arms and drove back home. Because of their daily routines, they either lived in Promise Garden or Robson Garden, to make it convenient for the two of them to meet, Frederick had specially bought another vi in the Lc Gold Garden, the second phase behind Robson Garden, under Nichs''s name. They belonged to the same housing area, but they each upied opposite ends of both phases. Alicia''s mood was full of twists and turns when she returned to Robson Garden. She looked around the room and found everything had remained the same as before she left. In addition to some of his clothes, there were obvious traces of his burnt cigarette butt in many ces. Everything was familiar. She guessed that he did some cleaning not long ago but it was done rather amateurish as the bed still looked rather untidy. Looking at it, Alicia guessed that he must have done it himself. She put down her bag, took off her coat, and then turned around, only to see that Frederick did not follow her in. As she walked, she tidied up the room again, then she changed the bedsheet and quilt cover as well. Seeing that the room was neatly arranged, she immediately smiled. After that, she changed her clothes and walked out. Just as she was about to ask what he wanted to eat, she heard noisesing from the kitchen. As soon as she peeked, she saw him in an apron, looking rather professional. She could not help but feel a little surprised. It had only been a few days since they saw each other, how had he changed so much? She stepped forward to take a look and saw that the eggs and the sides in the tes looked rather decent. The steak in the pan made a sizzling sound, apanied by the delicious aroma of the meat. Alicia ced one hand on his waist as she rubbed his back and joked, "Hubby, it had only been a few days, but I felt like we had not seen each other for years! Do you need my help?" "Your job today is to only eat!" Frederick looked back at her with a smile that was like a blooming flower. He did know how to cook a little in the past, but he was ratherzy, moreover, he did not like washing dishes. He barely entered the kitchen before this. Now, he could even wash the dishes! He wanted to do more for her. Even if it was cooking, which he was unfamiliar and unskilled in, he wanted to try and do much more for her! Soon, Frederick served up two steaks. He even prepared instant soup and toasted some bread. Although it wasn''t fancy restaurant quality, the dinner was near perfect. For this, he even specially opened a bottle of Lafite that he had treasured for many years. Under the shimmering light, the two of them stared at each other lovingly and clinked their sses lightly. Frederick watched satisfyingly as Alicia enjoyed the steak. Thest piece was too much for her to eat so she fed it to Frederick. "Hubby, could you do me a favor? I can''t eat anymore." He took the chance to hold her hand as he opened his mouth to eat the meat. He could not help but hold it tightly, and only let her go after he was satisfied. He cleared the table after he brought some fruits that he had cut up over. Alicia''s heart ached a little when she looked at how clumsily he held the tes despite his seriousness. She could feel that he was treating her like a precious crystal vase and Would not let her do aseand since they entered the house. Not used to this kind of treatment, Alicia stood up and said, "Let me do the washing!" Not doing anything was not asfortable as she had imagined, instead, she felt embarrassed! Frederick turned around and swept his gaze down the te of fruits, "No need! I have already said that I would wash the dishes as punishment for upsetting my wife!" He recalled thest time he went on a business trip, she went to look for him, but the two quarreled and she came back in anger. When they parted ways at the station, she said, "After go back, I''ll only eat and not do the dishes anymore!" His heart ached as he thought of her flirtatious grumble before she left. "As long as you are all right, I am willing to wash the dishes for the rest of my life!" If he knew that it would be like this, and even almost losing her, after that quarrel, he would never be angry and separate with her. He would do anything if it meant she could stay alive. Then, Frederick turned around to wash the dishes. Behind him, she happily held the fruit bowl and ate the fruits. As soon as Frederick was done cleaning up, he felt a soft and warm force on his back. Looking at the soft little hands in front of him, he felt as if spring had returned to the world. They retreated to their room and washed up. After that, they leaned against each other on the sofa, enjoying the rare quietness and warmth. "Hubby, I suddenly feel so happy." However, the price of this happiness was a little big! When he vaguely sensed a faint sadness in Alicia''s words, he caressed her cheek and lowered his head to give her a passionate kiss. "So, we must cherish our moments together!" This second chance did note easily! Life won''t always be lucky!" Frederick was truly grateful, "Were you thinking of your Aunt Freya again?" "Mm, and our wedding!" She felt a little regretful that she could not participate! He pulled her to hisp and held her in his arms. Frederick stroked the strange mole on one side of her face. "If you''d like, we can organize it every year during our anniversary! You can wear numerous wedding dresses, and I will always be the only groom! People cannote back to life after death. We can only do our best to get justice for her! By the way, your parents..." "They are all good! Dad can get up with some effort. I want to pick them up when everything here is over! Actually, as long as everyone in the family is doing fine, it doesn''t matter where we are or whether we can meet each other. I''m truly grateful for Marshall''s help. It''s not that I do not trust you, but at that time, I did not dare to mention it to you nor look for anyone close to you!" "I understand! I owe him one. I''ll remember it!" He tightened his hug and rubbed his nose against hers. "As long as you are alive, I can bear anything! In the future, there will be no secrets between us, alright?" He did not want to have any grudge with her anymore, inexplicably allowing others to take advantage! "Yeah, I believe in you! Eyes can tell lies. Even if I see it with my own eyes, I will ask for confirmation right in front of you, only then it counts!" He leaned against her forehead, turned around, and pressed her under his body. The long-lost night was like a sunny day after the haze, lively and beautiful...This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. This night was destined to be passionate, brilliant, and colorful. Chapter 569 Chapter 569 In the blink of an eye, another week had passed. When Jeremy went to the Serenity Sanatorium to visit his mother, he was surprised by what he was seeing. His mother, who had been deranged and had disheveled hair, was sitting on her bed and even looking into a mirror. She looked much livelier and refreshed after her hair was trimmed. Lindsay waved at him after she was donebing her hair. "Aunty, look! Jeremy, your son is here to see you!" "Jeremy? Jerry?" Jeremy was over the moon when he heard his mother call his name. "Mom..." In the past, he had always spoken to himself and did not dare to go near his mother. But this time, he took his mother''s frail hand, it was so thin it''s as if it was covered only by ayer of skin. His eyes were full of tears due to excitement. "... Yannie, I still have a son. Yes, I still have Jerry!" Although she only muttered and her words were all over the ce, her mood had obviously improved. She even began to ept the fact that Yannie had passed away, and her mentality was obviously bing more normal. asionally she would still call Lindsay Yannie, but now she would often call her Linds. Jeremy was buzzing when he left the sanatorium that day. In the following two days, he came to visit his mother every day. Although he would only stay and chat for a short while, he could see the improvement in her mental state. After Jeremy looked at the time, got some food for his mother, and wrapped a coat around her, he got up and said, "Mom, I have some errands to run, so I''ll make a move! I''lle and visit you when I''m free. When you''re much better, I''ll take you home..." As soon as he turned around, he felt someone grabbing his hand. Jeremy turned his head with excitement, but he heard the woman say, "Yannie is gone, Jerry must live well. Linds... good girl." "Mom?" Jeremy''s eyes became red. He did not know whether she was talking nonsense again or that she was actually concerned about him. Just then, the woman began to murmur again. "Be happy... Linds... good girl... Jerry..." Although his mother only said a few simple words, Jeremy understood her clearly. "Mom, I know you like her, and she has done a lot for me. I will be good to her..." Once again, Jeremy contemted on whether he should just be with Lindsay. The idea hovered in his mind throughout the day that day; he couldn''t get rid of it. At noon, his father called again. Probably because he had urged him to marry Waverly and that he would personally supervise the engagement, Jeremy was on the verge of breaking down. Lindsay? Waverly? He did not want either of them! However, this time, Jeremy''s mind was filled with another thought under immense pressure. "Does it make any difference now that Ally is gone?" Finally, under the heavy ravaging and trigger, he finally broke down andpromised in the end... When Lindsay came to the house that day, he did not insist on her leaving. On the other hand, although Frederick and Alicia could not hang out and see each other like they used to every day, he couldn''t be more satisfied with the way things were. He habitually flipped through his phone after a meeting. There was a message from Alicia, "Darling, Eighth tonight, I''m noting over. Remember to miss me! (kiss)" He saved her new number as Misty Swift. Her profile picture was a cartoon girl with big eyes. It was very cute! They were afraid that the messages would leak out and cause trouble, so they had been rather discreet with their conversationstely. They would not call each other husband and wife and he would try to avoid mentioning past names, even her contact was saved with only her full name. He rubbed his finger against the screen, then responded, "Alright, baby you must behave. Please be safe!" Frederick felt assured knowing that she would stay at Nichs''s house every time after she went to the Eighth Casino. When Frederick received her ''kiss'' emoji, he replied with another one. Just as he was about to put away his phone, he heard his phone beep again. He swiped through and found that they were all from Danica, under the identity of Yasmine. She made all kinds of excuses to request to see him and even sent beautiful pictures of herself as memes to implied she was sad. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org If he hadn''t verified Danica''s identity, Frederick would not have believed that she was one to take the initiative to flirt with men. She kept changing his impression of her. As usual, he ignored and deleted the text message, then directly turned off his phone. Just when he was wondering if he should go to have a meal with Faye, there was a knock on the door, "Come in..." "Frederick, I just got the news!" Chet handed a stack of photos to Frederick as he sat down. "What''s this?" They looked like screenshots of a video. One of them was Danica hitting Faye and both of them were in costume. The rest were pictures of Danica cutting up clothes. "Danica made some sneaky moves to attack Faye. This was a video recorded by the programmittee for their audition! It appeared that there were several rounds of auditions, talent being one of them. Faye and Yasmine were both qualified for this test. However, not only was Faye''s performance dress torn but there were also ss shards in her shoes! She probably wanted to dance, but her feet were injured and her clothes were torn. I heard that she tied her clothes together and performed a one- legged zombie dance when she got on stage. Although her performance was barely satisfactory, she managed to enter the next stage! However, I heard that she might not be the main actor! Yasmine''s performance on the other hand was outstanding, so she got a heavier role than Faye." Chet clicked on the image of the costume and said, "This is a video recording of their rehearsal with their makeup on! I heard that Faye was really pped and kicked, they even almost fought on the spot! However, because Yasmine was eloquent and the boss that invested liked her very much, she apologized and they just got over the matter! I heard that Faye''s foot was so seriously injured that she had to go to the hospital! These photos were taken by a photographer who had a kink. He unintentionally took them with the cameras he hid in the corner." He paused for a moment before continuing. "Frederick, Miss Randolph is more ruthless than we know and imagine! It seems that she won''t treat whoever gets in her way kindly! She may look weak, but I didn''t think..." She was only back for a few days! Why did it feel like she was worse than before? Although that sector wasplicated, she was still a rookie. It was still shocking to see her being so grant! As he looked through the photos and saw the painful expression on Faye''s face, Frederick''s eyes turned grave. However, another thought swirled in his mind. If it was not for Faye, would all of this happen to Alicia? He had only met Faye twice altogether!This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Chapter 570 Chapter 570 Her madness was beyond Frederick''s imagination. He didn''t dare to think that if she knew Alicia was actually still alive, would she ever... "Frederick, what are you thinking about?" Frederick suddenly came to his senses and threw the photos back, "Send them to the tabloid, along with the fact that she had performed stic surgery! It''s about time The Randolph family went bankrupt!" "Do you mean... get the ball rolling and settle the problem once and for all?" With such a major exposure, Danica''s new identity would bepletely done for! There will be someone to dig out the inside story for them! That way, no matter how beautiful she was, this negative news would definitely hit her hard even if it could not defeat her. If this money-making route of her''s failed, the Randolph family would not even have a chance to revive. He was going to ruin her this time! Frederick nodded. "Later, find a few bold celebrities, it is best if they''re slightly older and sensible! I cannot put all my attention on a single person. Danica is going crazy! It doesn''t matter whether we send her into jail or wait for her to realize her mistake and stop, we shouldn''t let her continue at the cost of other people''s lives! The most vicious thing is a woman''s heart. I''ve really broadened my horizons!" Chet let out a long sigh. He had nothing more to say. "Oh, yeah. One more thing. Help me get to the bottom of it and see if you can get any information." "What else is there?" Chet looked at the mess in front of him and could not help but feel surprised, "Something even moreplicated? Oh no!" He thought. "Alicia said that she had seen me and Danica going on a date more than once. Just before the explosion at Lovely Scent, and another time when she went to take a parcel. She also said that she saw us in a passionate kiss and nned to get her pregnant because Danica cannot give birth..." "Huh?" Chet''s mind went nk for three seconds, "Hadn''t you juste back from a business trip that time?" Was this woman too sensitive? "Do you still remember that clothes incident?" When Frederick reminded Chet, he understood immediately. "Are you saying that there''s another person who looks simr to you? Or partially simr? They''re... killing two birds with one stone? You as well as..." Frederick nodded, and Chet''s back was covered with a thinyer of sweat. "Women nowadays are really what they describe in songs. They''re even more horrifying than tigers! Do they use their brains to do such things? As the saying goes, women conquer the world by conquering men!" This was just too terrifying! "Are you gloating? Don''t me me for not reminding you that no matter how beautiful or ugly women are, the less interaction you have with them the better! The happiest thing in a person''s life may be falling in love at first sight and then being together for the rest of your life!"This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Frederick got goosebumps just thinking about it. He only had one failed rtionship, and things turned out to be like this. If he was like Trevor, merely thinking of it made Frederick break into a cold sweat for him. "Hey, do you think I should remind Trevor?" Chet could not help butugh when he heard Frederick''s mutter. "Haha, Frederick, since when did you start sticking your nose in someone else''s business? I don''t think you need to worry about this! You two are different, you have no interest in women whereas he is an expert. He will be fine!" "Chet, why do I feel like you''re gloating more and more?" It was obvious that he wasughing at him! "Cough cough!" Chet waved his hand and said, "Absolutely not, I''m learning from you guys! Frederick, the reason you can''te out of a rtionship is that you fall in love too deeply and seriously every time! But how can you meet the right person if you''ve never felt hurt?" As their eyes met, Frederick thought of Alicia, and his eyes began to shine softly. Yes, if he had not been hurtst time, how could he have met his Ally? It was worthwhile doing anything for her! Perhaps this was God''s n all along! A rainbow after a treacherous storm. He could die without regrets now! "I will find this person as soon as possible!" In the evening, Alicia and Sebastian had a meal together. During dinner, Sebastian kept talking about the concert. "The tickets are sold out, and extra seats are added? That''s great! Sebastian, this shows that you''re very charming. You must have failed to promote it wellst time! How can popr songs nowadayspare with the ssics? The ssics can withstand the test of time, and they will not decline for another hundred years!" "You should believe in yourself! Congrattions. A toast to your sess!" Alicia may look happy but understood clearly that Frederick had bulk-bought half of them and given them to his smaller subsidiarypanies as a bonus. "Ah, yes! I did not expect such a surprise. However, I''m not in my best condition these days. Whenever I try to use my voice, it always feels dry as if a knife cutting through my throat, sometimes I can''t even sing an entire song... I''m so annoyed!" Seeing a look of anxiety and pain on his face, Alicia raised her hand and refilled some water for him. "Sebastian, you must have exhausted yourself! You must take good care of yourself and have a good rest. You know, no matter how sharp the knife is, if you keep using it, it will get blunt eventually! Only with proper maintenance and proper use can you achieve the greatest effect, right? It''s time for you to rx properly. Take this opportunity to go back and apany your wife more often. Don''t worry about it. Maybe you''ll have a change of luck after a two-day rest? I heard that our emotions and desires will affect our luck. If not, why would they say that those who like tough will always be lucky? Do not be entangled with worries all the time, your luck will turn bad! Your worries will go away by themselves if you enjoy yourself. Why don''t I apany you to the Eighth Casino to y a few rounds? I can assure you that you will be able to let your hair down!" Alicia said simply but also indirectly hinted at something. The next second, Sebastian remembered a master whom he identally bumped into, told him, "Your recent good fortune has been blocked by mountains and woods, and itneeds to be resolved with gold and water. Otherwise, it will be difficult to reach the top, and your fortune will be greatly reduced." The thought shed through Sebastian''s mind, but for some reason, he took note of it. The master had said that he was fated to meet him. He had also advised him to ''touch more gold" as it will help him prosper. It would be best if he could find the right woman to change his luck. She would be able to lead him all the way to sess. At that time, he did not take it seriously. Now, he suddenly felt that his words were quite reasonable! As Sebastian reasoned that money was also gold, he immediately nodded,pletely unaware that he was being influenced the whole time. When they arrived at the Eighth Casino, Sebastian chose card table number eight again as expected. Alicia took off her jacket and there was a brooch that looked like an "8" pinned on her sweater. When the people at the table saw her, they immediately smiled and nodded. Then, Alicia sat down beside Sebastian. He won quite a lot of money right from the beginning and seeing that he was having a good time as if there was nothing to worry about, a faint sneer appeared on the corner of Alicia''s lips. As she cheered for him, she would even add a piece of cough lozenge to his mouth from time to time. The chips on the table gradually piled up into a mountain, but Alicia felt more and more bored. After a while, she went out to answer a phone call. When she came back, she took off the brooch. "Sebastian, I have something to do in the store. I''ll go back and have a look. I''ll leave first. Don''t stay toote!" "Cough, cough, cough." When she got up, she deliberately coughed a few times to let the card keeper see her front clearly. After receiving his response, she turned and left. Chapter 571 Chapter 571 Walking out of the Eight Casino, Alicia checked the time and found that it was not even ten yet. After making a phone call to Nichs, she drove directly back to Robson Garden. As soon as she entered the house, she saw the lights were on. Alicia trotted all the way and rushed back to her room. Meanwhile, Frederick came out from the study when he heard noises. "Hubby..." Alicia pounced on him and hooked her arms around his neck, her eyes were full of joy and excitement. She did not think he woulde over! He kissed her lightly on the corner of her lips and carried her back to her room. "You back so early. Are you done with your bet?" He knew that she was with Sebastian, so he did not dare to call her at all! For Frederick, this was a bigger surprise. He held her in his arms and got intimate with her for a while. Alicia yed with a corner of his shirt and rubbed against him, "Who cares tofort that s*um? He may be upset, but I''m more annoyed. It''s better for me toe back and look at my handsome husband!" She said. Alicia cupped his face and touched his stubbly chin. He had obviously lost a lot of weight before their reunion. She also vaguely felt that their separation was equally hellish for the two of them. His pain and torment were even more profound than her despair. Alicia''s heart ached for him! She felt even more inexplicably bitter especially when she saw his change, it was as if he had be a different person! Looking at the strange expression on her face, the smile in Frederick''s eyes deepened. "What happened to your voice? Is your throat choked by smoke? Do you want me to ask Carson to arrange a doctor for you?" He did not want to take any risks! Although this voice was equally seductive, this change made Frederick feel guilty and ufortable. His negligence had transformed herpletely. Such a change seemed to recount her past miserable life. She shook her head and tried to adjust it. "Hubby, it is back to normal now, right?" Alicia''s voice returned to normal in the next second. The sudden change made Frederick stunned for two seconds. "I trained on purpose. 1 wasn''t used to it in the beginning, I even had to stuff cotton up my nose! I gradually got used to this kind of tone. When I lower and slow down my tone a little as well as using my nasal voice, then my voice will change somewhat!" In the beginning, she did it for the sake ofpletely leaving her past and him behind as well as for the convenience of revenge. However, she had now be ustomed to using it. "worried that Sebastian might suspect me if I run into an acquaintance. Then all my efforts will be in vain! Hehe, I''m smart, aren''t I?"This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Frederick gently pinched her nose and said with relief, "Yes! You are so smart that it disturbs me!" Wasn''t she still avoiding him then? If he had known earlier that she was still alive, he would not be so devastated to the point of searching for sce. His actions had almost caused the two of them to be further apart! Thinking of something, Frederick''s arm tightened a little bit, and he wished he could rub her into his heart. "I''ve learned my lesson! Even if I die of pain, I will never look for you in other women again! It is better for a person to have asting and devoted heart!" "Me too! No matter what, we will stay together forever." They interlocked their hands as they looked at each other. Their short-lived separation had made them realize even more truth in life, and a simple snuggle every night from that day onward had be their happiest moment. In the middle of the night, Alicia dazedly saw shes of green light, so she groped for her phone and slowly moved her body sideways. She saw a pile of missed calls when she unlocked her phone. When she unlocked it, she saw a ton of missed calls. They were all from Sebastian! With a nce, she could guess what had happened! When she was about to return to bed, she saw a few unread messages, so she opened them. As expected, they were all from Sebastian. "Can youe over? Why are you not answering the phone?" "Are you already resting?" "I lost ten million dors and owe millions of dors! What should I do now?" "I''m so annoyed..." "I nned to leave too after you''ve left... I did not expect to lose everything. I don''t even know how much I have lost!" "What should I do?" She could feel his confusion and helplessness from his words. Suddenly, Alicia vigntly came to her senses. The casino is indeed full of conspiracies! Come to think of it, he was rather lucky a few days ago! Who knew that Frederick''s words were so powerful! He had only brought her to see a person who looked to be the leader and gave her a special "8" brooch. It was said that it could be applied to any of the tables! Of course, the number eight table was given special orders! Who knew, just this once, and he had already lost his footing! It was indeed good to have an influential backer! Alicia was over the moon when she saw such news, despite being woken up in the middle of the night. She locked the screen of her phone, put it aside, and slowly moved the arm on her body. As soon as she got up, a force pulled her back. The next second, a pair of big palms circled her waist. "Where are you going?" Frederick said sleepily. "Huh? Did I wake you up? I''m a little thirsty..." She never had the habit of getting up in the middle of the night. But because she was excited after seeing Sebastian''s misfortune, she did not feel sleepy at that moment, so her senses naturally became sensitive. "Let me get you some water!" el Before Alicia came to her senses, a ss of hot water had been handed to her. Holding the cup, Alicia took a few sips of the hot water while warming her hands. Frederick reached out to prop up the pillow, letting her leanfortably on the pillow and his chest while his hands tightly wrapped around her waist. From the corner of her eyes, she could see that his eyes were half- closed. He was obviously sleepy, but he kept forcing himself to keep his eyes open as if he was afraid that she would disappear. The warm water warmed her heart, but Alicia felt as if her heart was twisted into a rope, it was excruciating. He definitely hadn''t slept well during the time she was gone! Only then did she recall, since her return, he had to hold her in his arms like so every night. Unlike their past embrace, he wrapped her entire body in his arms like a mother wolf protecting its pup. She vaguely felt something. After taking a few more sips, she put down the cup, turned over, andid in his arms. She raised her hand and touched his chin with a heavy heart. "Hubby, are you afraid that I will be gone? I will never... leave you again!" When he heard her voice, Fredrick instinctively tightened his arms and nted a gentle kiss on her forehead. "Mm, I''m afraid, very scared... I cannot live without you... I will never let you leave me again! Ally, my Ally..." Frederick mumbled as if he was sleep talking. However, Alicia''s heart was deeply moved. She found afortable position in his arms and listened to his steady breathing. Then she slowly closed her eyes and had a good night''s sleep... The next day, the morning sun shone in like scattered golden shards. When Alicia opened her eyes, she was as obedient as a kitten and did not move for a long time. It wasn''t until she heard him move that she wriggled and stretched her body. "Good morning, Hubby!" Alicia wrapped her arms around his neck and took the initiative to kiss him. Chapter 572 Chapter 572 It felt as if they had returned to the past. Frederick fondled her tousle hair and spoke with a gaze full of love, "Morning!" Alicia rolled over and pressed herself on his body. Frederick hugged her as if he was hugging his most precious treasure. They shared an intimate moment in bed before getting up. After Alicia was done washing up, she pushed Frederick into the bathroom. Then, she entered the kitchen and made a simple breakfast for them as usual. As Alicia was eating, she could not conceal her smile. Frederick put down the cup and asked, "What are you so happy about?" "Hubby, you are so amazing. Sebastian had a terrible lossst night!" Alicia gave him a thumbs-up. She was over the moon. As they were talking, her phone on the table lit up. She put down the bun in her hand, took her phone, and gestured ''silence'' to him. Then she adjusted her mood and pressed the answer button. "Hello, it''s me, Sebastian? Why are you looking for me so early in the morning?" She muttered and even hummed as if she felt ufortable. After that, Sebastian''s anxious voice sounded again. She pretended to be surprised. "Ah? It''s okay, it''s okay, Sebastian, do not panic. I still have a little savings in my hand. I can lend you a few hundred thousand dors for you to get through this emergency! I had one too manyst night, and I still have a headache now, so I did not pick up your call..." "Actually, you shouldn''t overthink! You win some, you lose some, it''s not a big deal! Think about it, when your luckes, you can win your money back easily. So, this is nothing!" "Mm, mm, okay! I''ll apany you when I''m free!" Alicia twitched her lips mockingly at her phone after she hung up. "Huh, you deserve it, b*stard!" Frederick pinched her face and pushed the bun to her. "Aren''t you afraid that he''ll covet you when he hears your tone?" Suddenlying back to her senses, the haze in Alicia''s eyes swept away in an instant, "A coward like him would never! Who would dare to touch Mr. Nick''s woman?" Unless he did not want to live anymore! Frederick pursed his lips and said with slight jealousy and displeasure, "Why do I seem to have no sense of existence after listening to what you said? Can my woman be treated simply then?" If he dared to touch her, he would kill him in no time! If it were him, he would expose him before the concert even started, Sebastian''s money would be used up in no time. If he made his move, he could sue him until he filed for bankruptcy! "Hehe, of course not! Isn''t it because I still cannot be Mr. Clements''s woman?" Alicia fed him a little food as she joked. "Who can be as blessed as me, to have a husband who can conquer the world and an older brother who is rather powerful in the underworld! However, I will fight for Aunt Freya''s justice on my own! By the way, Hubby, can you help me check something? It''s about the insurance that my aunt bought with Sebastian. Since she''s no longer around, I do not know what''s the situation with the insurance money. Is there any way? No matter how much money, I''d rather donate it to charity than leave them with that s*um. Their family will spend all the money if they are able to get their hands on it!" They were clearly taking advantage of her aunt. Even after her death, they wouldn''t let her go! Alicia gritted her teeth angrily as she spoke. Frederick stroked her hair to appease her. "I will take care of everything! There is always a solution to every problem. There is nothing that cannot be done! It''s not worth it to be upset with these kinds of people!" Then he held her hand and yed with it. Frederick clenched it tightly and said, "As long as you are safe and sound!" He would do anything and everything for her! Alicia nodded and smiled. They could not leave the house at the same time. So after breakfast, Fredrick went to work first while Alicia cleaned up the house and stayed for a bit before setting off to the store. As soon as Alicia arrived at the Mystic Gifts Shop, she saw two shop assistants cleaning and organizing the counter. Every now and then, they would gather to look at something and murmur to each other. After putting down the flowers in her hand, Alicia asked while taking off her coat, "Which handsome guy is on the market now? Has your soul been taken away?" Looking back, the two quickly separated and put away the rag. One of them also quickly sorted out the magazines and newspapers on the side. "Good morning, Miss Swift!" "Miss Swift, you are here!" As she was greeting them, Alicia put her belongings into the office inside, and then quickly came out, "Morning! Why are you two so excited early in the morning?" Then, out of habit, Alicia went to one side to arrange the flowers, and the two of them continued their work. They cleaned up and restocked. They said as they worked, "It''s not about those handsome guys this time, but scandals of a rising talented idol. Malicious suppression, stic surgery, I heard that her family is quite rich, but her reputation is really bad!" "Yes! I really did not expect that! I used to like Yasmine very much. I heard that she was very miserable when she was abroad. She was very suppressed but she worked very hard and finally became popr. I did not expect that she would also be this kind of person when she became popr. She just changed from being bullied to the bully..." "People change after having higher status! Casting couch aside, she had hurt others so she could be cast in a movie. She also used acting as an excuse to hurt people too. What a scheming woman! I heard that she was in the news before due to her rtionship with other men!" "Something seems to have happened to her family too! I heard that she used her identity as a public figure to cheat a lot of money. She even disguised it as a fan fund to earn more money. I heard she actually managed to collect millions of dors..." "It''s so terrible! She had obviously swallowed the money up, yet she said that she established it for her fans! She did not even put down her fans'' names!" Alicia stopped what she was doing and asked in surprise, "Who are you talking about?" Were they talking about Yasmine? Wasn''t she Danica? At this time, the shop assistant Jamie said, "Yasmine, the beautiful singer who debuted in Korea, and was the ambassador of a makeuppany in Koreal it turns out that her face and body all went under the knife: Even her name is fake! Yasmine''s beautiful face was like a goddess to those Otakus. s, dreams are crushed!" "That''s right! There are also pictures of her being with men in hotels on the Inte! How unimaginable... She''s so wild! She''s totally different from her statements of not having any experiences!" "Yes, she''s tying through her teeth! If she is inexperienced, then what are we?" "Haha..." n Sounds ofughter could be heard. Alicia''s mind was buzzing. She couldn''t believe the person they were talking about was Danica? How had such news suddenly appeared? After putting down the scissors, Alicia took out her phone and searched. As expected, she found various photos and all kinds of headlines. The pictures of her were stunning.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org. Did she change her appearance for Frederick? Chapter 573 Chapter 573 The sudden scandals not only caused chaos in the Randolph family but also shocked Penny. Her men could not help but shiver as she watched the news in the bedroom. Vaguely, a bad feeling arose. She got up and paced the room as her heart pounded. As expected, in a matter of moments, a message was sent to her phone. "Five million dors, emergency!" She took a nce at the long chain of messages that followed and had already guessed the general situation. Her face could not help but turn pale. The Randolph family had nothing to lose now! This ungrateful wretch had indeed backfired on her! If the Randolph family has fallen, then everything from the past would be exposed! Christian''s guilt and admiration for Frederick would probably result in him judging her more. Moreover, who knew what Frederick''s temperament was like? Would he look into the past? Penny gritted her teeth and quickly replied, "This is the first and also thest time! At worst, we''ll bear the consequences together!" After that, Penny took her bag and went to Blooming Flora. In the following days, rumors about Randolph Group and Danica spread all over the world. No matter how they unterally announced and rified, the news went more and more viral. Then, rumors about Randolph Group''s debt and bankruptcy were all over the ce. A weekter, due to immense pressure, Randolph Group had to announce bankruptcy and their property ownership had been confiscated. The whole family moved out of the original Randolph Group Mansion and moved into a small apartment they had bought earlier with another identity. In the cramped room, Cam was tidying up and Danica helped her, but all three of their faces were extremely gloomy. After moving back and forth a few times, Danica turned around and identally knocked down a box and its contents fell out. Kieran swung his hand and threw a cup at her. "Rubbish, what can you do? You good-for-nothing. It''s all because of you! You are useless! Look at what you have done! You have brought shame to the Randolph family! The only thing you do is dissipate the family''s fortune!" A female handbag fell in front of him and Kieran kicked it away. "You cannot even handle a man! All the years that I have used to bring you up were all in vain!" "Dad, I am your daughter, not your punching bag! You only know how to me me every time something bad happens! Who am I doing all this for? Do you think I wish for things to be like this?" Feeling wronged and angry, Danica threw the things in her hands as tears pooled in her eyes. "What kind of attitude is that? How dare you argue with me when I am the one who raised you? If you do not want to stay here, then get out!" "Fine! Who wants to stay in this shabby ce?" They argued until their faces turned red. Danica walked toward the door as Kieran panted in angrily. Just then, Cam, who had stayed silent, called out. "Danica..." What responded to her was a fierce m on the door. She turned back and sighed. Then she directed her gaze at the sofa and said, "What are you doing? Why are you so angry all of a sudden?" As soon as she opened her mouth, Kieran suddenly stood up, and shouted at her, "What are you talking about? You are even more useless! A good- for-nothing! Get out of here if you don''t want to stay too!" Cam gritted her teeth, turned around, and went into the kitchen angrily. Kieran slumped onto the sofa, suddenly feeling like a deted balloon. He faced the kitchen and moved his lips a few times, but he did not make a sound. Soon, Cam came out, took a handbag, and changed her shoes. When she was at the entrance, Kieran asked coldly, but his body unconsciously leaned forward a little. "What are you doing? I was just... too enraged!" Was she really going to leave and not care about him? She clutched the bag in her hands a few times and then said, "I''m going to buy some food! Otherwise, what are we going to have for dinner?" After finishing her sentence, Cam opened the door and slowly walked out. Behind her, Kieran leaned back on the sofa, and he looked like he was ten years older in an instant, his face enveloped in deep regret and depression... At this time, in the president''s office of Soaver International, Frederick was watching all the news that had been reported. There were a lot of them and there were even some that he was not able to imagine. He flipped through the news inadvertently, and a photo of Danica and a man putting their arms around each other suddenly came into view. Unconsciously, he also sighed faintly. ¦¢¦«¦¯¦­ "That pink blue dress and a man who looks the same as his side profile?" Sure enough, it was her! Who would''ve thought a set of clothes could be used by her to make up so many stories! If Lindsay hadn''t unexpectedly chased Jeremy to his office, he might still not know anything! No wonder Alicia has such a deep misunderstanding towards him. She hated him so much that she did not even want to acknowledge him! Just how much damage had this fake done using his name? That son of a b*tch! Just as Frederick picked up the phone on his desk, someone knocked on the door, "Come in!" When he saw it was Chet, Frederick put the phone down and said, "I was just about to for you!" Then Frederick magnified the photo and pointed to the side profile that resembled him. Chet took a nce and said, "About that, I''ve found some information. It seems that he is a gigolo. He is traveling with a rich wife now! I will report to you when I see himter! Frederick, take a look at this..." With that said, Chet took out a copy of a check and gave him some photocopied surveince footage screenshots, "Five million? That Mrs. Castle again?" "No! The person this time is strange. This woman is an employee of Blooming Flora, and the sum was transferred out under the guise of purchasing flowers. It was transferred to Kieran after two people! The Randolph family has already applied for bankruptcy the money is not under his name. However, I checked and found that I the owner of the real estate that he is living in is only nominal. Both the money and the property are his! The strangest thing is that this Blooming Flora has never had any connections with the Castle family and the Randolph family before! Don''t you think these people are all bewitched? Why would they all send money to a bankrupt person? The amount of money they each sent was a million dors and above." Content belongs to As he spoke, Chet felt a little annoyed and thought, "Why won''t this stinking worm die?" "Old trees are deeply rooted and intertwined roots from an intricate mass! It''s not surprising for Kieran who has been in business for so many years! They must have a special rtionship to be able to send him arge amount of money at a time like this!" He gently tapped his finger and said, "Anyone who does bad things will be afraid of getting caught, but will you be afraid to leave your name if you show favors? It is understandable to be low-key, but something must be awry for them to make such twists and turns! There must be some ulterior connection that we can''t see! Arrange someone to investigate this Blooming Flora!" This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. As they were talking, Frederick''s mobile phone suddenly rang. "Wh-what?" With a cry of surprise, Frederick stood up from his chair unconsciously, and his eyes instantly turned dull... Chapter 574 Chapter 574 "Frederick? What is it? What''s wrong?" It was only when Frederick heard Chet speak that he looked at him absentmindedly and said, "My Dad had a heart attack suddenly. They are saving him now..." When Chet noticed the hand that was holding the phone kept trembling, he stood up, picked up the car keys, and said, "I''ll take you there!" It was obvious that he cared and loved his father very much. No matter how shallow their rtionship was, blood would always be thicker than water! When he arrived at the hospital in a daze, the lights in the operating room went out. Then, the doctor came out. "Luckily he was sent early! It was a myocardial infarction. The patient has woken up and his condition is under control at present. If it worsens, the patient must undergo surgery. In addition, he has to get enough rest and avoid being too tired. The patient is old and it is not suitable for him to overwork. He has to stay in the hospital for a month for us to monitor his condition and we''ll arrange medication for him shortly! You can go in and see him, but do not stay too long..." "Thank you, doctor!" Subsequently, Penny, Mason, and Hallie all swarmed in, followed by the assistant housekeeper and someone who looked like a senior executive in thepany. Frederick and Chet remained outside instead. Just as Frederick turned around, Chet reached his hand out to stop him. "Frederick, you''re already here!" It''s just two more steps. Frederick paused for a moment, but Chet pushed him a few steps forward, "At least have a look before you leave!" Just when Frederick was dragged to the door, he heard a slightly weak but clear male voiceing from the ward. "I''m fine! Mason and the deputy president will temporarily lead thepany. Before I leave the hospital, all affairs will be finalized between them. Every resolution from the board of directors, cough... should be reported to me regrly!" "Yes, Chairman!" "Christian, do not talk anymore. You need to rest now... Take care of your body first!" "Yes! Dad, do not worry. I''ll take care of everything in thepany!" Chet suddenly regretted urging Frederick toe over after looking at the family gathered around the bed and listening to their conversation as he stood outside. His eyes unconsciously fell on Frederick''s face. In addition to the worry on his face, he also saw a faint trace of hurt. Frederick turned around and strode away, so did Chet. Christian turned his head and happened to catch the dark figure that was leaving. He was inexplicably excited and immediately started coughing again.N?velDrama.Org holds this content. "Cough... Cough..." "Dad, don''t rush, take your time to speak..." "Doctor, doctor! Quick..." After getting into the car, Frederick''s eyes barely opened the entire journey. The atmosphere in the car was quiet and depressing. At a red light, Chet looked behind him through the rearview mirror. He moved his lips for a long time but did not say anything in the end. After getting out of the car, Frederick walked straight to Robson Garden. His long ck shadow dragged out endless loneliness. Chet turned around, picked up his phone, and dialed Alicia''s number, "Miss Swift..." On the other side, Alicia hurriedly pulled down her sleeves upon hearing the news and said, "Okay, I know! Thank you, I''ll go home right away!" Alicia sped all the way home. As soon as she got out of the car, Sebastian called her twice in a row but she refused his calls. She guessed that he probably wanted her to apany him to gamble. But when she found that he wouldn''t stop bothering her, she sent a message to Nichs to exin the situation and then removed the battery. As expected, she saw Frederick slouching on the sofa with a gloomy and decadent feeling around him as if he had been abandoned by the whole world as soon as she entered. Alicia slowed down her pace, walked to his side, opened her arms, and tried to hold him in her arms to give him some warmth. For a long time, she just hugged him without saying a word. A momentter, Frederick slowly opened his eyes and embraced her. He wrapped his arms around her and rubbed her short fluffy hair. "Did Chet ask you toe back?" "Mr. Reynes is not someone that likes to gossip!" Alicia rubbed against his neck gently and said, "Our hearts are linked...Hubby, love isn''t always expressed the same way. Current medical technology is so developed now, he will be fine!" She did not know how tofort him. But her heart ached for him! Later, Frederick told her about his father''s sudden illness, admission to the hospital, and what he heard from his father. However, he could not hide the pain he felt in his words. "Ever since I was a child, I always thought that it made no difference if he was in my life or not. But today, when I heard that he was in a critical condition, my heart suddenly felt empty... Huh, perhaps I am just an outsider who is biologically rted to him in his heart. He treats me with nothing but guilt!" What he wanted was never guilt, but the love of a father! However, he only had eyes for the others in the family! Frederick clenched his fists and his heart was filled with love and hate. She held his hand, put it on her lips, and kissed it. "You''re wrong! Perhaps your father''s arrangement is purely out of realistic consideration, and has nothing to do with a father''s love! Frederick, do you care about the Clements family''s inheritance? In other words, do you care more about whether your father handed over thepany to your brother or that he had not mentioned you at all?" Frederick looked at her and Alicia smiled. "Thetter, right? The Four Great Masters of Casterwich City are famous. Soaver International and Championus Media''s reputations are also far above the Clements Group! And now, the Clements Group is benefitting from you!" Alicia gently caressed his cheek then gently kissed the corner of his mouth. "To put it bluntly, a temporary manager does not indicate the division of the family nor the distribution of the inheritance. This does not mean that your father is biased towards any of you! If I were him, I think I would make the same decision!" Frederick looked at her with surprise, but the smile on the corner of Alicia''s mouth widened. "Both are his children that he cannot abandon. But you''re powerful. You have Soaver International. Although I cannot say that Mason is ipetent, he is living under your shadows and he truly doesn''t have palch anything! Crying children will get their food, but you are a strong man who will not shed tears. However, I think your father loves you more than Mason. There are who do not love their child, not to mention an outstanding child. Even though my brother is so rebellious that he always got involved in fights and even got caught by the police; my father had driven him out countless times and often said that he did not have a son like him, but he always secretly looked at my brother''s photos in the study and often secretly asked people to look after him... My brother was clueless about these things! He always thought that they did not like him and would onlyin about him! Frederick, there are many types of love. Some can be seen while some cannot. However, just because we cannot see it doesn''t mean it doesn''t exist! Just like our separation. All I see is rebellion and betrayal, but what you give me is love that I can never forget!" Since he was willing to give her a ghost marriage, he was worthy of her whole life. Chapter 575 Chapter 575 "You''ve touched my heart! No matter what the truth is, I''m feeling much better now!" He hoped that his father''s love for him was the same! He pinched her little face and held her hand tightly. "Ally, I want to thank God for letting me meet you! With you by my side, I''ll have no regrets in my life!" He could earn money by himself; he did not care about the Clements family either! He only cared about her! Alicia leaned against his chest and looked up at him. Her eyes were full of love, and her words revealed a sense of tenderness and flirtation. "Hubby, you must take good care of yourself. I cannot live without you! Without your protection, I will definitely be abused and bullied. I believe that you can ovee any hardships. Do not give up, and you cannot fall!" It was a pity that her current identity was awkward for her to help him relieve his family''s worries. "Okay, alright..." They cuddled that night, two wagging hearts tightly entwined, no longer cold, no longer lonely... In the next few days, almost every day, Frederick would go back home to have a meal with his grandmother. In the dead of night, he would visit his father in the hospital. He would even go in the ward and sit for a moment when there wasn''t anyone around. When there was someone, he would just watch from outside and leave soon after. Regardless, he was aware of his father''s situation in the hospital. On this day, he received an unexpected call from his grandmother when he got off work. After talking to Alicia, he carried some tonics he ordered and rushed over. As soon as he got out of the car, he saw a slightly unfamiliar luxurious car parked at the entrance. ck Bentley? It was a new high-end model; it must be worth a lot! He looked around and was puzzled. "Is it Trevor?" Usually, his grandmother would not receive guests, especially at night. Who woulde and disturb the old woman''s rest? As soon as he entered the courtyard, Frederick heard a faint conversation andughter, as well as the clear voice of a woman. He handed the gift over to a servant. Just when he was about to ask the butler, Mrs. Clements arrived at the door and said, "You''re here, Frederick. We''re just waiting for you! Pa, you can prepare for dinner!" After entering the room, Frederick found that aside from a middle-aged woman, there was a younger woman. She looked rather young and beautiful. Although she didn''t have any makeup, she was a natural beauty. "Frederick, let me introduce you! This is Professor rk''s wife, my old friend''s niece. Their daughter, Miss Regina. Regina has just graduated from college and is currently working as an interpreter in an academicpany. This is my eldest grandson, Frederick, which I have mentioned to you guys before. He is running a smallpany and doing business..." Frederick felt helpless seeing Mrs. Clements''s passionate introduction as he knew exactly what she was trying to do. However, he had no choice but to nod and greet them for now. "A pleasure to meet you, Mrs. rk, Miss rk!" "Mr. Clements sure has a striking appearance! You are so lucky, Mrs. Clements!" Mrs. rk could not hide the smile on her face. On the other hand, Regina took a glimpse of Frederick, and her whole face turned red. Frederick helped his grandmother to sit down. Before she could say anything else to him, he fished his phone out and said, "Grandma, don''t mind me. I need to answer a call!" Frederick left the room, acting as if he had to deal with an emergency. He came back as soon as he made a call to Chet. Throughout the evening, Mrs. Clements kept referring them to each other and deliberately created topics. However, Frederick pretended not to see nor hear anything. During their meal, she even asked him to help take some food for Regina. Even so, Frederick remained unresponsive, and it made the atmosphere awkward. He upset Mrs. Clements so much that she stared at him and continuously kicked him under the table while she took some food for the girl. When Frederick could not take it anymore, he took the wine bottle, and just as he was about to pour a ss of wine for them, Faye finally called. He cursed Chet while he grabbed his phone. He was slower than a snail! He answered the call with rare affection, "Faye! It''s me..." "Alright, alright, I understand! I''m eating! Baby, be a good girl, do not make a fuss.." "All right! Cloudon Hotel, I got it! You can check in first, I''lle over after the meal..." He had purposely turned his head and lowered his voice. However, he had also controlled it at a volume where everyone present could hear him clearly. As soon as he hung up the phone, Mrs. Clements stopped eating. "Mrs. rk, Miss rk, do not mind him. He is just joking! My grandson''s business is quite big, and they have to hire ambassadors. He has to deal with some stars, and on some asions, he has to act friendly to them!" "Frederick, you are trying to piss me off, aren''t you? Cough..." When Mrs. Clements pounded her chest, Frederick was shocked as well. He immediately coaxed her, "Grandma, are you alright?" He helped the old woman to calm down and poured her a ss of water. Inadvertently, he saw her white hair and the old wrinkles at the corners of her eyes. Only then did he restrain his affectionate expression. "Grandma, Faye is filming tonight. She just happened to pass by and asked me to have a look. I do not mean anything else. Don''t be angry!" The atmosphere became much more rxed after they heard his exnation. After drinking two cups of water, Mrs. Clements''splexion also looked better. It was still considered a rather manageable meal. When they left the dining room, Mrs. Clements held Frederick''s hand. "Miss rk has a strict upbringing, so she has never dated before. She''s a decent girl! you''d better be more serious! Our family has been through a lot recently, Frederick. el hospitalized, he is still thinking at Even though your father is your marriage! It''s high time we have some good news in the family! I''m not forcing you to get married or forget about her. But you have to move on. You don''t have to like Regina, but you can''t refuse to at least get to know her..." He did not look like a normal person at all in his current state. He had abandoned himself to despair! He was moving backward, and he was beginning to act more like Trevor She did not want to see her verProperty of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. grandchildren be yboys one by one. She also wondered if she could still have a normal granddaughter-inw at this age. Mrs. Clements felt helpless! "Grandma, I already have someone I like!" While he was debating whether to say Misty or Alicia, Mrs. Clements''s face suddenly fell. "Don''t tell me it''s Faye or some other celebrity or socialite! And that Yasmine took What kind of people are they?! They are either working in clubs or show-biz. Their morality aside, even their faces are fake, Who knows what your children will Who like in the future? I won''t agree! The rk family is a family of schrs, and Miss rk is an only child. I''ve asked about her upbringing and personality. All you have to do tonight is to be conscientious..." "Grandma..." "Forget it! You have to cooperate! Cough..." Once Mrs. Clements beat her chest due to difort, Frederick''s intention to exin also stopped immediately. Then, he sat down on the sofa. Except for talking less, he could be considered to be extremely cooperative! In the living room, after sitting down and eating some fruit, Mrs. Clements said, "Frederick, I want to have a chat with Mrs. rk. You youngsters do not have to apany us. Go ahead and take Miss rk for a walk around in the courtyard!" "Go ahead! Go ahead! Regina likes to take night strolls. Isn''t night jogging popr now? It''s peaceful!" Frederick was bored to death anyway, and now that they were being chased out, they went out of the door one after another... Chapter 576 Chapter 576 After they were out the door, Frederick walked to the courtyard like a sparrow that had escaped from its cage. He did not care what the woman behind him was doing or if she could catch up. As Regina trotted, her heart beat wildly while looking at the magnificent figure in front of her. Her face reddened, and her body was shivering due to the cold weather, but she never took her eyes off him. Neither of them said a word the entire time. Regina merely looked at him with admiration, and her eyes were filled with adoration. She had wanted to initiate a conversation with him several times. However, her mind waspletely nk. When she saw that they still had no interaction even though they were reaching the edge of thepound, she grew so anxious that she was sweating. She had never seen a man with such an outstanding temperament; he waspletely different from any other men she had met before. Regina''s heart beat furiously as she kept fiddling her hands and pursing her lips over and over again. When they reached the end of thepound, Frederick paused for a split second and turned around mechanically to head back. When she saw him turn around and pass her by without even looking at her, her heart sank. Growing up, many men pursued her due to her beauty. Therefore, her parents had always been strict about her dating. They taught her to cherish herself so she could find a better man in the future. This was the first time that she was ignored by a man entirely! As if her youth and beauty meant nothing to him. Regina did not like this feeling. However, it had also stirred up herpetitiveness at the same time. When she managed to catch up with him, she grabbed his sleeve and asked, "Frederick, do you hate me?" Frederick stopped in shock as if he had just recovered from his thoughts. He tilted his head and looked at her. With a light snort, he said, "Yes..." In actuality, he was absent-mindedly looking at Alicia''s social media updates andments the entire stroll. All he heard were noises; he had no idea what she had said at all. Because he wasn''t paying attention, nor did he care about her thoughts, Frederick merely gave her a simple reply. As soon as he gave her a reply, he continued forward. Since he was interrupted, he unconsciously slowed down his pace a little. Not because he wanted to wait for her, but because he felt that he was walking too fast and the time they spent outside was too short. He was afraid that he would be in trouble when they returned. Even a fool could understand his neither cold nor enthusiastic, casual nor evasive attitude. Regina''s eyes widened in disbelief as she suffered a blow. She could not believe such a personable, noble, and well- educated man did not show her the slightest respect, let alone act like a gentleman. She was upset. At this moment, Regina, who had always been proud, was inexplicably attracted to him. She moved her feet and felt another cold wind blowing. She shivered as goosebumps crawled all over her legs. She looked around inadvertently and found that they were by a pool. At this time, the sparkling and cool feeling instantly prated Regina''s heart. With a sh of inspiration, she strode forward and said, "Frederick, slow down. Wait for me-" She purposely shouted and tilted her body. However, she had also truly stepped on the hem of her skirt and staggered. The next second, a ssh could be heard. "Ah! Help! I cannot swim..." A woman''s cry for help echoed, and the servants who were throwing garbage in the courtyard heard the sound and ran while shouting, "Somebody, someone fell into the water!" Frederick turned around slowly. He acted as if he could not see what was going on. He was stunned for two seconds as he watched the person struggling in the water. Then he moved his feet but stopped immediately. He could tell she definitely knew how to swim. She was only doing so just to get attention! Just then, Levi and a few servants also ran out, "Master Frederick?" "What are you doing standing there? Hurry up and save her!" Even though he seemed to have ordered imperatively, Frederick did not move at all. He pointed at a maid by his side and said, "What are you looking at? Get a towel or a torn nket, or something like that!" "Eh? Alright!" Torn nket? The maid was stunned. She turned around twice and almost ran in the wrong direction. Then she went to the storage room and found an old nket. On the way back, the maid''s mind was still spinning. Did she hear wrongly? There was no torn nket at all. An old nket should count. Just then, Mrs. Clements and Mrs. rk also rushed out when they heard the noise from inside. "Regina, are you alright? Did you get hurt?"This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. "What''s going on? Levi, Levi, go get a doctor!" Mrs. Clements red at Frederick when she saw the mess in the courtyard. "What are you doing? How did you take care of Miss rk? I am really sorry!" "Hurry! Let''s go inside before you catch a cold!" el Because Regina was soaking wet, she was shivering from the cold; the woman looked extremely haggard. The maid took an old nket, wrapped it around her, and supported her. Even Mrs. rk dared not get too close to her. On the other hand, the sensible maid brought her a ss of warm water and a very clean white towel. "Cough, cough..." Regina''s face was pale as she kept shivering. She held Mrs. rk''s hand with a very considerate and sensible look on her face. "Mom, Mrs. Clements, cough cough, I was careless. How embarrassing. I''ve made such a fool of myself..." In other words, she wanted to imply that it had nothing to do with Frederick! Frederick scrutinized her condescendingly and felt as if he was watching a farce, he sneered. However, he neither refuted nor exined the whole time. He merely let his grandmother rebuke him, and the pair of mother and daughter defended him pretentiously. Soon after, Mrs. Clements found a set of clothes for Regina to change. As she looked haggard, the mother and daughter did not stay any longer. They got up, and Mrs. Clements saw them to the door. "I''m so sorry! Who would''ve thought such an ident would happen. I''ll invite you again when I have the chance! Frederick, go and walk Mrs. rk out." Coincidentally, Frederick''s phone rang, and he took the opportunity to excuse himself, "Sorry, I have to take a call. Levi, please send Mrs. rk and Miss rk off! By the way, get a doctor to take a look as well!" Without waiting for them to respond, he turned around to answer the phone! Mrs. Clements was so angry that her face was visibly red and she gasped for air. The mother and daughter dragged their stay andforted her. After standing for a while, they could only reluctantly get in the car. On the other side, Frederick had been talking on the phone and nodding. When Frederick heard the car leaving, only then did he move the phone away from his ear. When he looked back, he found that his grandmother was standing behind him, ring at him with anger. "You rascal,e in!" He followed his grandmother all the way to her bedroom and closed the door. After he obediently listened to Mrs. Clements''s scolding, he said, "Grandma, I really have someone I like!" Chapter 577 Chapter 577 In other words, he did not want her to set up any more blind dates! Frederick said this to reassure his grandmother. However, he did not expect Mrs. Clements to be so angry that she smashed her cup on the floor as soon as he finished speaking. "I already told you, I will not agree! Are you trying to anger me to death? You won''t even listen to your grandmother anymore, will you?" "Grandma, the person I''m in love with is-" Just as Frederick was about to exin to her, Mrs. Clements suddenly had a hard time breathing and her vision became blurry. "Cough, cough..." Frederick quickly supported her and said in horror, "Grandma, are you all right? Pa, Pa..." "Mrs. Clements..." As soon as Pa rushed in, she immediately gave Mrs. Clements two tablets of high blood pressure medicine. Pa then assisted her to the sofa for her to catch her breath. It wasn''t long before Mrs. Clements''s usualplexion returned. Pa pulled Frederick aside and said in a low voice, "Mrs. Clements is worried that you would copse, seeing that you have been in a horrible statetely! In addition to Master Christian''s illness, she''s even more worried that you would harm yourself. Her blood pressure has been unstabletely, so she would get dizzy easily if she gets irritated. You should try to avoid arguing with her. Her doctor doesn''t want her to get too worked up. Sigh..." "I understand Pa, I really appreciate it!" Once Pa left the room, Frederick immediately went to hold his grandmother''s hands. "Grandma, are you alright? Don''t be angry anymore, I''ll listen to whatever you say!" "Frederick, I know that you''re an affectionate and filial person! However, you must learn to ept reality! I''m not forcing you to do anything, but you shouldn''t give up on yourself and abandon yourself to despair!" Mrs. Clements caressed his cheek and sighed, "Marriage isn''t a trivial matter! Once you meddle with love, it will do the same to you eventually!" Danica had returned, and he was fooling around. Mrs. Clements felt terribly sorry for him! She worried that her beloved grandson would copse after receiving continuous defeat and setbacks! There was no way she could ept seeing him abandon himself and do as he pleased or mix with Danica because of their old rtionship! She knew him well after all. No good woulde to a future without love or sincerity! He had a prejudice against women; there was no way they could easily win his heart. So Alicia''s death and Danica''s return were like a thorn stabbing into Mrs. Clement''s heart. She did not want him to repeat the same mistake; she wanted him to start anew as soon as possible. "Grandma, I won''t deprave, nor will I even crumble down! I will get better for your sake! I haven''t given you a great-grandchild yet! So, Grandma, you have to take care of yourself!" "Good! That should be the way! Then, you have to live your life to the fullest and take your blind dates seriously!" Frederick dly nodded his head. However, he felt helpless when he heard his grandmother wanted him to go on blind dates again. He wanted to refute, but he suddenly thought of something and merely nodded. "All right, HI heed your advice! It''s gettingte, Grandma. You shouldn''t stay up sote, you need to rest earlier! Just tell me if you want me to do anything next time, I''ll cooperate, don''t get so busy anymore..." At the thought of Alicia returning in a few days, he wouldn''t need to exin anything any further, so Frederick did not refute. He left after appeasing her to get some rest. Little had he expected his grandmother to arrange a blind date for him. He tapped his forehead as he left. A sense of relief washed over him as he felt that he had taken a trip to hell and back. As he drove, he remembered Alicia was dancing in Heaven Star Clubhouse that night. After looking at the time, he immediately steered and rushed towards the clubhouse. Heaven Star Clubhouse was in its peak hours. Right as Frederick walked in, he saw the beauty dancing on the stage. Alicia was dressed a red exotic veiled dress; her midriff was showing and a veil covered her face partially; she had a soulstirring aura. Frederick could smell a faintly discernible scent every step he took. Unknowingly, he stopped in his tracks and rubbed his nose. "Sir, what''s the matter? Are you not feeling well?" "What an extraordinary scent!" He raised his hand and took a sniff, but the scent seemingly disappeared. The server could not help but giggle. "Sir, this is Miss Swift''s original fragrant dance Different scents will drift across the room ording to the rhythm of the dance, just like this one. Not only is it only pleasing. the eyes, but it''s also worth savoring. Apanied by our fine wine, it''ll definitely be the icing on the cake! Allow me to rmend the ''Pleasing Kiss'' to you, would you like to give it a try?" So the smell came from her! No wonder the business was suddenly booming. She must have used her perfuming techniques! The speed at which she was innovating was outstanding. Not only was his Ally beautiful, but she was also smart too! Judging from the server''s enthusiastic sales, Frederick could tell that he was smart too. He simply nodded and said, "Sure!" Right away, Frederick turned towards the VIP seats on the other side. Alicia turned around and took a quick look at the surroundings. She immediately narrowed her eyes when they fell upon a familiar figure. As the veil fell, she blew a kiss in Frederick''s direction and instantly pushed the atmosphere to another climax. "Wow... Miss Swift, Miss Swift!" "Whoosh..." Frederick sat down and raised his ss to give her a toast in response. They smiled as their eyes met. Alicia''s movements were light and agile, her dance was indeed a pleasure to Frederick''s eyes. Alicia had piqued his entire attention, and the rigid lines of his face softened a little at that moment. Once thest note was yed, Alicia slowly withdrew her hand, bowed to the crowd, and took the opportunity to look around. When she turned around to go backstage, she looked back in Fredrick''s direction subconsciously. He put his K ass down and promptly stood up almost at the same time. Content belongsProperty of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. to NovelDrama.Org Shortly, Frederick made his way toward the backstage corridor. He stopped at the entrance of the corridor and took out a cigarette. But a sudden thought made him put his cigarette back. Shortly, he could hear a familiar click- ck of heels, and he instantly straightened his body. A beautiful figure was in front of him in the blink of an eye. "Hub- Mr. Clements! Why are you here tonight? Weren''t you supposed to visit Grandma?" Alicia thought he was nning to stay there overnight. Frederick tucked her hair behind her ear as he hugged her. She was dressed in thin clothing, and she had thick makeup on her face. "I was passing by, so I thought I woulde and pick you up! You might attract unwanted attention if you keep dancing like that! I think I''ll have to talk to your brother about this!" The way she looked was alluring! Especially when she danced. His lips were parched, and his blood boiled just looking at her. Any man would understand what this excitement meant. Chapter 578 Chapter 578 She was about to tell Frederick that she would only have to maintain her identity as Misty until Sebastian''s concert was over. But before Alicia had the chance to speak, a snorting voice broke out, "My, my, isn''t it the almighty Miss Swift?" As Alicia looked up, she noticed a young man dressed in a casual suit who was smoking a thick cigar had walked over to her. He was apanied by two older men, one with his sleeves rolled up while the other had a fruit knife in his hand. The coy young man frowned and breathed heavily with a fierce look over his face. "I thought you don''t escort guests? Who''s this gigolo, is he Mr. Nick? What, do you look down on us?" After being continuously pestered by the man, Alicia knew that he was from the Lautner family, and his family carried some influence amongst the people. Thest couple of times, Alicia had boldly rejected him whenever he approached her outside. Little did she think that he would actually enter the back hall this time. As soon as she moved, Frederick immediately pulled her back into his arms, "You better mind yournguage!" "Yo, who do you think you are? Are you trying to steal her away from me? She''s mine, let her go!" The young man instantly reached out to grab Alicia''s arm as he roared. Frederick immediately twisted his hand off Alicia, and the young man started to howl painfully. "Ow, my hand! What the f*ck! Why are you two just standing there? Beat him up!" "You''re looking down at me, aren''t you? What does he have that I don''t?! Take this b*tch away!" Both his men looked at each other for a long time and did not dare to move at all. After all, everyone knew that the Heaven Star Clubhouse was Mr. Nick''s territory, and Miss Swift belonged to him, so there were always people keeping their eyes on her. Frederick swung his arm and pushed the young man backward, "F*ck off!" The three of them rushed forward, and Frederick kicked them down one after the other. Their fight alerted a server, and they immediately called the security guards over. Right then, the security guards promptly rushed over and separated them. "Mr. Lautner, what are you doing here? This is the back hall, the party is over at the front! Apologies for our poor hospitality, tonight''s on us!" "F*ck off! Don''t f*cking swing those big words at me. Do you think I''m short of money?! Who do you people in Heaven Star Clubhouse think you are? Am I not a guest to you? Who does Misty Swift think she is? Stop acting pretentious! She has to escort me tonight!" "She can escort him, but not me. Do you wish to shut down the clubhouse?" The young man roared as he grabbed the manager''s shirt. "I''m here to support your business every day, yet you don''t want to give me the respect I deserve. Let''s see how you like it when I get my second uncle to run a background check on your clubhouse! Let me tell you, he is Ma Lautner, the person who controls businesses like yours! If you don''t hand Misty over right now, I assure you you can say goodbye to your clubhouse tomorrow!" Seemingly drunk, Mr. Lautner pushed the manager aside and kicked over a nt by the door of a room. In an instant, the scene became chaotic once more. Alicia subconsciously grabbed Frederick''s shirt as she panicked inexplicably. Frederick narrowed his eyes and said coldly, "Throw them out! I''ll bear the responsibility if they''re crippled! I''d like to see if your uncle or the Heaven Star Clubhouse goes down first!"Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. Frederick''s words reassured the security guards. Shortly, the three men were instantly thrown out of the clubhouse. The manager was visibly worried. Just as he gulped, Frederick said, "You can go back to your work! I''ll talk to Mr. Nick about this!" "I understand!" Alicia''s face darkened as soon as the manager disappeared from her sight. "It''s just as you said! I just wanted to wait until the concert ends. It''s only a few days left... I''ve gotten you guys into trouble again, haven''t I" Alicia had heard about Samuel Lautner before! Unknowingly, Alicia''s face turned gloomy. Clubs were really a ce filled with conflicts. Frederick stroked Alicia''s hair and took off his suit jacket to drape it over her. Then, he hugged her tightly and said, "It''s not your fault! A sessful career and women have always been the two things men fight for! If Mr. Nick desires to run a nightclub business, these are the risks he must bear!" Undoubtedly, any gorgeousdy could be targeted by men at a nightclub. The real question was, how would Mr. Nick deal with it? Right after that, a cold voice sounded. "You sure know how to find excuses for yourself!" They looked up and saw Nichsing out from a corner. "You''ve offended my guest in my club and you even want to leave this mess to me Yet you have the audacity to use such an excuse!" He said. Content Nichs stepped forward, scrutinized the two of them, and asked, "Do you know the backer of the man you hit earlier is?" "Not even a king is allowed to touch my woman! He''s just a backer, it wouldn''t matter when I take him down." No matter who the person is, he wouldn''t allow anyone to touch his Ally. Nichs''s words scared Alicia out of her wits. "Nichs?" Frederick wrapped her in his arms and patted her shoulder as he said, "Don''t worry!" Nichs gazed at him appreciatively before he said, "Since you''re here, let''s head over to my office to have a drink before you leave!" The three of them walked over to the office which was located at the corner of the first floor. As they entered the room, Nichs looked at Alicia and said, "Why are you still here? Leave us to talk, you should go clean up and wait in the room!" "Oh..." After ncing at them, Alicia handed the coat back to Frederick before she walked towards the room. As soon as they sat down, Nichs brought out two sses and a bottle of red wine. "I know that my sister''s a beauty. Although she''s also mischievous that doesn''t mean anyone can touch or bully her! Even if our family has fallen, she''s still our little princess and I''m still her brother!" Content "I know! If you want to dance, you''ve got to pay the fiddler! I know this well! I''ve married Alicia, so whatever happens, she is entirely my responsibility! I will never bully her!" They raised their sses and lightly clinked. Nichs was utterly satisfied with his attitude. "That man is Samuel Lautner and he''s famous in the neighborhood. He has approached Ally a few times already and he never carries any money with him. Eight out of ten working in clubs who piques his interest have never escaped his clutches! His family runs a wooy business and they aren''t very wealthy. The crucial point is that he''s the only child of the Lautner family. Samuel also has a second uncle who cares about him very much, his name is Ma. It is said that he holds a high position in the security management of Casterwich City. The city''s nightclub, hotel, and clubs are all under his control. Now it seems that he also has a side job, apparently, he''s responsible for the taxes..." Nichs swirled the wine ss in his hand and squinted at Frederick, "Perhaps the Soaver International''s finances will be looked over by tomorrow!" Frederick rolled his eyes and downed his ss of wine. "So you called me in to listen to your sarcasm? All right, I know what to do! I''ll deal with him! I''m taking Ally with me!" Frederick put down his ss and stood up as he took a nce at Nichs. "His appearance tonight can''t be a coincidence. You brought him to the back hall on purpose, didn''t you?" Unquestionably, Nichs had already done a background check on Samuel. Was he nning to use him to get rid of this eyesore? Nichs merely smiled and remained quiet, then raised his ss and drank the entire thing. With a tacitprehension, Frederick turned around and headed toward the room, "Let''s just say that I''m returning a favor! If you ever need my help in the future, just let me know!" There wasn''t a need to beat around the bush! Chapter 579 Chapter 579 Inside the room, Alicia leaned her ear against the door but could only faintly hear the conversation outside. All of a sudden, there was a knock on her door and she was even pushed over when it opened. "Hubby, you guys are done talking?" She held Frederick''s hand and scrutinized him. Then she stuck her head out to look outside the room. She feared that they would once again quarrel with each other because of the slightest disagreement. When Frederick spoke again, he sounded like apletely different person, "Yeah, let''s go home!" Frederick ced his hand around her waist and took the bag from her hand. Right as they were leaving, Alicia waved at Nichs who was seated on the sofa, "Nichs, I''ll be leaving now!" "All right, remember toe over and dance whenever you''re free!" Looking back, Frederick red at Nichs before he left the room with Alicia in his arms. Behind him, Nichs, who held the wine ss in his hand, was chuckling so hard that his body trembled slightly. Alicia instantly heaved a sigh of relief as soon as they got into the car safely. "Hubby, what did you say to my brother? Is Samuel going to be a trouble for us? How about I apany him for dinner and apologize to him!" Frederick turned around and sped the back of Alicia''s head while he lowered his head to give her a fierce kiss, "Absolutely not! You might as well forget about ever having this idea!" "But...?" "No buts! He''s a nobody and I''ll be able to handle him easily!" Frederick gently brushed Alicia''s red lips with his rough fingertips and whispered, "If I can''t even protect my own woman, then I don''t deserve you at all!" Frederick embraced Alicia and passionately pressed his lips against hers once again. "Don''t worry about it! There''s nothing in this world that Mr. Nick and I can''t solve together! You don''t have to be afraid if you ever encounter these kinds of incidents again! People like Samuel typically bully the weak, but they''re definitely afraid of the big bad. Trust me, they won''t dare toy a single finger on you! You can do as you please and I''ll clean up your mess!" D*mn Nichs! If he hadn''t told Alicia in advance, she probably would not have been this scared! As an owner of the nightclub, if Alicia was overwhelmed by such a minor problem like Samuel, wouldn''t she constantly be an easy target then? It would''ve been better for her to step away if that was the case! "All right!" Alicia hugged him tightly as she leaned on his shoulder and said, "Once Sebastian''s concert is over and I''ve sought justice for my aunt, I can go back to being Alicia nchard and live a quiet life. By then, I won''t have to show my face in public or dance anymore!" She only had to endure for another week! "Okay!" Frederick affectionately stroked Alicia''s hair as a light ripple became visible in his eyes. "By that time, we can finally be together in public again!" He thought. All of the sudden, a clear scent drifted into Alicia''s nose as soon as she arched in front of Frederick. She looked up and continuously rubbed her nose while sniffing. "Rose, ng-ng and..." Frederick pinched Alicia''s nose andughed, "Your sense of smell is really sharp, exactly like a puppy''s!" Alicia grinned as she wrapped her arms around his neck. "Hubby, you''re naughty! Confess now, which woman got close to you? It''s impossible for you to hide from my nose, and a bath won''t help you either!" Frederick pulled Alicia into his arms and kissed her neck. "Grandma was probably afraid that I would deprave after she saw the news, so she tricked me into going back to a blind date that she had arranged! But I don''t think she knows that no one can save me except you, and no one can make me abandon myself to despair..." Alicia''s heart ached as soon as he mentioned Mrs. Clements and her expressions became slightly restrained, "How is Grandma doing?" "Well, a lot has happened recently. I have been unfilial, and I''ve made her worried! She has only ever scolded me twice. The first time was the day before our marriage. She thought was marrying someone else, and she felt unjust for you. The other time would be today, she arranged a blind date, as she wanted me to ept the truth ande out from despair! Unfortunately, she was angry and wouldn''t listen to my exnation at that moment. She didn''t know that the apple of my eye was still alive!" It was only when he hugged her and felt her warmth and heartbeat every time that Frederick could truly tell that she was still alive. "You and Grandma are the most important people to me in this world!" Alicia firmly held onto Frederick''s shirt as she replied, "You''re also the most important person to me in this world!" As she leaned against his forehead, Alicia rubbed her face lightly like a spoiled child and said, "Hubby..." Just then, Alicia''s phone suddenly rang. She returned to her seat and answered the call as, "Hello? This is Misty speaking!" The call came from the Eighth Casino. The person who called said Sebastian had returned, and he had cashed in numerous chips. They wanted to know how she wanted them to proceed. She didn''t think that he would go back to the casino even though he had a concerting up and he had also lost a big fortune. "Don''t hold back! Just let him lose!" As soon as Alicia hung up, a thought shed across Frederick''s mind. "Oh, yeah, I looked into the insurance matter you mentioned! They bought marriage insurance from an insurancepany known as Super. At first nce, the insurance may seem to be effective, but in reality, it isn''t and it''s absolutely meaningless! However, the officials and thew aren''t able to do anything about it since it involves a marriage. The insurancepany also can only rely on marriage registration regtions. When the contract expires and the marriage is still intact, the money could only be drawn out after your aunt and Sebastian signed their names at the same time! Frankly, it''s not hard for the insurance to be invalidated! As long as we can prove that their rtionship was in a wreck, the insurance will immediatelypse. ording to the insurance policy, 80% of the insured amount will be donated. As for the remaining 20%, after deducting the insurance fees, it''ll be divided equally amongst the two of them. By then, Sebastian will only receive less than 10%, which is about three to four million dors!" "Are you referring to evidence regarding his mistress and the child?" It should be sufficient as long as they provided the DNA report of the woman and her child. Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. Frederick shook his head and said, "If his mistress refuses to admit the truth or she admits that she voluntarily seduced him, then the evidence will not be epted!" "So there''s still nothing we can do about him?" That woman would definitely be on Sebastian''s side! Moreover, they would receive such a huge sum of money! Alicia''s heart burned with rage as she clenched her fists. "There is another way around this! But it may be slightly disrespectful to the dead!" "What is it?" There was nothing left of Alicia''s aunt, how could Frederick still be disrespectful to her? "Suicide! We just need to prove that one partymitted suicide or the other partymitted murder and not an ident. With these two methods, we can either me their unstable marriage or mention that they argued. Both these methods will directly lead to the invalidation of this insurance! Regarding the Lovely Scent incident, I had my suspicions that it wasn''t an ident. I''d even go as far as to say n that the main culprit could be Sebastian. But if he really cared about this insurance and he didn''t force a divorce after so many years, then it''s highly unlikely that he was behind the ident. First of all, it was too risky for him. Secondly, he wasn''t short of money before, and he hadn''t been to the Eighth Casino yet. There was absolutely no reason for him to do this! Therefore, if it was an ident, wouldn''t you most likely be the target? If so, if we do thetter, it wouldn''t be easy for us to me it on Sebastian!" Frederick eximed. He might even have an alibi to prove that he wasn''t at the crime scene, they could only go with the former. "Are you implying..." That they should forge evidence of suicide? Frederick nodded., "As long as you''re able to get hold of your aunt''s handwriting or her voice to prove that it belongs to her, then it''ll be possible for me to help you create a suicide scene! With this, the insured money will be donated to charity in their names!" "Will there be any risk that will implicate you?" Even though she didn''t want Sebastian to get what he wished, yet she simply couldn''t drag Frederick down because of this b*stard. Chapter 580 Chapter 580 Frederick grinned while he fondly caressed Alicia''s hair, "Silly girl! Nothing will happen to me. If anything, well only fail once!" Women were women after all. How could one be sessful without taking any risks? Leaning on his chest, Alicia felt so rxed that her whole body softened. "Well, Aunt Freya left me her perfume notes, and I''ve always kept them at home. Once the concert is over, I''ll copy the remaining notes and hand them over to you! The insurance isn''t a big deal, we''ll figure out other ways if anything. I don''t want you to put yourself in danger for a matter like this! Hubby, you still have to protect me..." And protect their child! Looking up, Alicia''s eyes were filled with fear and longings. "Promise me you''ll always look out for yourself no matter what, all right?" In the rough few years, their separation, her father''s near-death experience, Aunt Freya''s unfortunate death, and the fragility of life made her fearful of losing more than anyone! "I promise!" Frederick lowered his head and gave her a warm andforting kiss. He then hugged her tightly and said, "The nchard family has entrusted their little princess to me, so I''ll certainly make you the happiest princess alive! I''ll definitely love you dearly and take care of you until the end of my days!" "Okay..."This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. During their intimate time, Alicia''s coat gradually slipped off, and half of her red dress was showing. Only when Frederick''s hand began to move did he suddenly realized that under his palm was her dimple of Venus. At that moment, the atmosphere was filled with Alicia''s enchanting aroma, and the blood-boiling sensation rushed into their noses again. Frederick lowered his head once more to kiss Alicia. "Ally..." At first, they were enthusiastically responding to one another. But shortly, Alicia was instantly taken aback by his audaciousness. She immediately clung to her dress and her face was entirely red. "Hubby!" Alicia peered around the car and she wanted to bury herself deep into a hole. Was Frederick out of his mind? There were so many people around, but he still... Right then, the atmosphere was heated and Frederick started panting, he had to suppress the surge of emotions within him. He held Alicia''s neck and squeezed her beautiful face, "You''re simply too alluring!" No wonder Samuel was so bold, Alicia''s captivating appearance frankly drove him crazy! The feeling of incapable to indulge himself with such beauty was genuinely a fate worse than death. "Let''s go home!" Fredrick started the car and instantly stepped on the elerator. As he was speeding on the road, Alicia constantly rolled her eyes at him while she thought, "What a pervert!" She had thought that ever since their reunion, his eagerness to do it with her was over the top every time. However, it was far worse that day. The car was parked at their closest residency, Promise Garden. As soon as the engine was turned off, he pounced on her like a hungry beast. In the end, Alicia didn''t manage to escape from the car! It wasn''t known that if it was because of being in a different location or Alicia''s ravishing dress, their intimate moment was wilder than ever! When everything was over, Frederick looked to be filled with happiness, while Alicia was in a rather sorry state. Her face and ears were flushed red, and she was livid. She kept punching and pinching him. "I hate you! Look at my clothes, they''re all torn!" This b*stard. They were only a few steps away from home! Couldn''t Frederick bear his urge a while longer? She couldn''t believe he actually did it to her in the car! Frederick was relieved and his mood was obviously brighter. He stole a few kisses from the corner of Alicia''s mouth as he draped the coat over her. He smiled patiently and remained quiet. "Haha, it won''t happen again." Listening to Frederick''s tone, Alicia was absolutely speechless at that very moment. She also knew as happy as he was, his words were just as perfunctory! The ambiguous atmosphere in the car persisted for a while, and Alicia was so furious that she could not utter a single word. As he helped her out of the car, her feet gave in, and one of her shoes fell off. It made Fredrickugh out loud. "Haha!" While biting her lips, Alicia grumbled and pinched him again. The next second, Frederick extended his hands and cradled her in both his arms. Alicia was even more speechless as he buried herself in his chest. When they got into their room, Frederick was like a loose beast. He was finally able to do as he pleased. Alicia was bewildered by his behavior. That night, she was tossed around and overused. She had no idea how she ended up in bed or when she slept at all... In the middle of the night, the Randolph family was in a state of anxiety at this very moment. Cam brought out some desserts while Kieran and Danica were sitting on both ends of the sofa, shyness was written across both their faces. After Cam gave the both of them each a bowl of soup, she then took thest bowl and sat down. Right as she picked up her spoon, there was an immediate shattering noise. Unexpectedly, Kieran had smashed his bowl of soup. "What the hell is this? It''s disgusting!" The next second, Danica banged her spoon against the table and angrily said, el "Dad, could you stop being so fussy?! We don''t have servants like we used to! It took Mom a great deal to make this soup for us. Even if you dislike it, you still shouldn''t let Mom''s efforts go to waste!" "What kind of attitude are you giving me? Since when is it your turn to teach me a lesson? All of you are useless, you can''t even do anything right, you''re only capable of dragging me down! Besides staying home and being an eyesore to me, what else could you possibly do?!" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "Bang!" With a loud m, Kieran immediately stood up. He was enraged and his whole body was fuming with anger. Danica could no longer bear with his attitude, so she furiously stood up as well. "What are you trying to say? If you really hate us that much then we''ll just leave now! Are you for real?! Isn''t this the time for us to unite as a family? How dare you say that we''re dragging you down? If I leave now with Mom, who on Earth is going to cook and wash the clothes for you? Would you be happy if that happens? Mom is still by your side, taking care of you. Shouldn''t you be grateful for that?" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Men, what was honestly going through their minds? Even if he was her father, at this very moment, Danica was as mad as a ho. Infuriated, Kieran instantly raised his hand and Cam immediately held him back. "That''s enough! What do you think you''re doing?! We''re already in this sorry state! Do you really want our family to be ruined? Everyone, just stop quarreling! Danica, it''s gettingte, why don''t you go back to your room and get some rest!" With a meaningful nce, Cam shooed Danica back to her room. Shortly, she brewed a cup of ginseng tea for Kieran. "I know you''re upset and stressed, but you shouldn''t always throw a fit in front of our daughter. She already tried her best! Who would''ve known after signing the endorsement, the money would be gone again! However, it''s not like there isn''t a turning point in this matter..." Turning towards Cam, Kieran''s behavior eased a little. "What do you mean by that?" "Take a look at the entertainment industry, aren''t ups and downs a normal issue there? Isn''t it only a scandal? There were so many celebrities who were involved with various scandals and they were even banned at one point. But the vital point is after a year and a half they eventually have their §°ebacks, don''t they? Some of them even became huge Danica has achieved such sess in a short time, which goes to show that she''s very capable! Frankly, if we hold back for a year, and by the time she makes aeback, we can provide her more publicity and support. By then, I''m fairly certain that everything will be fine!" Chapter 581 Chapter 581 As she filled his cup with more water, Cam said, "There are profits and losses even in business. In fact, this industry is simr to a business with no capital, moneyes and goes quickly there! If this ident never urred, and the contract wasn''t suspended, she had already earned about four to five million dors in just a few days. If we can book a few more advertisements or movies, then wouldn''t it be normal to earn more than a hundred million dors a year? To be honest, are you so sure that you''ll be able to secure an ie that''s over a hundred million dors after being busy handling various problems in your business? Sometimes, it''ll be good enough if you can even break even." As soon as he heard those words, Kieran unexpectedly calmed down. In an instant, the look in his eyes became seemingly different. "I honestly didn''t expect these words toe from you! They actually make sense..." Kieran had thought that all she knew was theundry, cooking, makeup, and poker! He certainly hadn''t expected her to think of such an idea at this critical moment. Indeed, he didn''t realize that he could make money this fast in this industry! Although they had invested some money in other shares, investments in other shares wouldn''t guarantee a sessful return of their one million dors. On the contrary, it would''ve been wise to publicize Danica on the inte with their funds for her to gain fame instead. Kieran was deeply annoyed by the thought of his gains being gone because of the scandals! He had no clue who was behind them, but he was determined to get to the bottom of it. Unfortunately, the Castle family had also blundered and they weren''t able to help him. All Kieran could do was to announce the bankruptcy of Randolph Group and be bought over by someone elseter on. Even he, the chairman of thepany, was utterly useless at this moment! In an instant, Kieran gritted his teeth while he stared at the small, oppressed space. Kieran felt suffocated and was very ufortable no matter wherever he looked. After all, they had been living together for well over a decade. Cam was able to read his mind with a single nce, she then spoke softly with a faint smile on her face. "Don''t I just sit around and gossip every day? I was ying cards with some people two days ago. I heard them mention, if they were to look for a daughter-inw in the future, they wouldn''t reject the girls from show-biz, especially those top influencers and A-list celebrities! After all, doesn''t fame bring wealth these days? Besides that, let''s talk about the big brands. How many brands that were formally well-renowned remain to this very day? Everyone''s prosperity and fortune will rise and fall, Halles Clubhouse was only able to ovee its bankruptcy due to one of their family members marrying an A-list celebrity. I heard that she had earned hundreds of millions of dors even though she only made her return three years ago. I heard that her bonus from the investment she made two days ago was about sixty million dors! In fact, if she yed her trump card now, she would be even more popr than she ever was. Should we find Danica a benevolent celebrity partner after everything settles down? By then, wouldn''t it be easier for us to give her a new image? She doesn''t need to rise to the top, all she needs is some progress. Coupled with your connections, it''ll be easy for her to earn millions of dors a year. Let''s not push our luck and just buy her the lyrics. As long as she performs well, we can upload it on the inte and earn something out of it. Even if she earns the slightest fame, she''ll be able to step out and get a business opportunity. By then, we won''t be short on cash again. Besides, your career hase to an end, you don''t have to be afraid of losing your dignity even in public. One day, maybe you''ll even gain a good reputation and that''ll be killing two birds with one stone. But for now, everyone''s in a bad mood, so you shouldn''t vent your anger on her. We''re getting older by the day but she''s still young..." In other words, they had to depend on her to earn a living in the future! As she spoke, coldness shed across Cam''s eyes. "Well, you''re right! But what should we do in the meantime? The money we have now is barely enough for us to eat every day, let alone for a year and a half!" Kieran frowned and grew anxious again. Life being suppressed by money every day is too miserable! While stirring her soup, Cam suddenly said, "That''s right! In addition to our monthly expenditure, we''ll also need to pay a hundred thousand dors for the foreign debts. But we need the capital to be able to package her! Your words earlier have me thinking. Back then, Dad... I mean my father, didn''t he buy us a big pension n? I remember that the withdrawal condition was for the male to be fifty-five and the female to be fifty at least. Only then we can receive 1.5 million dors a year, and it goes up to a maximum of 20 years! The both of us only have to wait a few more years before we''re eligible to receive the fortune. I''m uncertain how many years we have left on ourselves, but what if we withdraw an advance lump sum? We''ll be able to receive a 10% of the interest and that would probably round up to more than 20 million dors! With this 20 million dors, it won''t be a problem for our family to sustain ourselves for a year!" "No way! We''re still three years away. The loss is too great!" If they were to im it directly, the first thing they would''ve lost was the 5 million insured marriage money once they were of age. Furthermore, even if it was only three years, the difference in their interests was already ten million dors. It would definitely be a huge loss for them! I''m aware of that! But aren''t we in a special circumstance? I''m merely thinking out loud, you don''t necessarily have to agree with me. Stop being so upset, just take it a step at a time, there''s always another way around it. Hurry up and drink your ginseng tea, it''s getting cold..." Cam didn''t say anything else anymore. She onlyforted Kieran, but her grip on the spoon subconsciously got harder. With the concert just around the l corner, all kinds of news regarding Mr. Clements''s rtionship and gossip had appeared in the headlines of the entertainment section once again. In the office, Frederick held his forehead and sighed helplessly as he looked at the obscure photos of the couple taken at the entrance of Promise Garden and outside the Heaven Star Clubhouse. "Goodness..." The hype had gone on for a few days, but why wasn''t it simmering down yet? His woman had ignored him for two entire days! The paparazzi were literally everywhere! However, these photos of them were still nice as he looked crazed and eager. It was exactly how he felt at that time!" As he flipped through the pictures, Frederick''s eyes fell upon the image of intertwined figures. He continuously clicked the tip of his pen, but his mind began to wander with self-admiration. A perfect match, a perfect match indeed! As Frederick was self-absorbed at that moment, there was suddenly a knock on the door. He ced down the pen and said, "Come in!" Chet couldn''t help but smile when he saw Frederick putting his phone away. He was distracted from work again! Chet waved the document in his hand, and just when was about to speak, Frederick''s phone rang abruptly. He then turned towards the water cooler next to him while Frederick answered the phone call. At the other end, he heard Nichs''snguid voice, "It''s closed again today. Would you like to take me to East Bannpool tonight for a drink?"N?velDrama.Org holds this content. Was Nichs not shameless at all? Did he and Alicia really crawl out of the same womb? Frederick wanted to p him on the face by the sound of his fluttering tone. At that moment, he snorted coldly and said, "Forget it. Don''te to me as soon as you''re out of business! Isn''t the Heaven Star Clubhouse closed because of their fourth-quarter procedure for off-season xel renovations and inspections? The whole thing will be over within two days!" But Nichs wasn''t aware of it, he merely pressured Frederick with his ridiculous actions! After cackling twice, Nichs stopped and said, "Look, the reason I called is to ask you about your daily headlines and stealing Mr. Nick''s woman. What do you want me to do with my pride now? What do you suggest?" Were they about to fight again over his younger sister? Frederick almost burst intoughter before he said in a cold voice, "Lay it down on me, I have no objections towards it!" Besides, he wouldn''t lose anything anyways, and he wasn''t the one who was going to be embarrassed too! After blindly winning the game, Frederick''s heart was inexplicably filled withcency. He was utterly happy! Chapter 582 Chapter 582 Frederick immediately hung up the phone. He was stillughing after doing so, "Haha!" At the other end, a beeping sound indicating the end of a call could be heard. Nichs rolled his eyes subconsciously and thought, "I was just making a joke. His reaction is really not cute at all!" Chet was taken aback to see Fredrick like this when he came back with a cup of tea in his hands. He stared nkly at him for a few seconds before saying, "Frederick, put what down... Why are you this happy? I''ll put more down next time!" The next second, Frederick instantly burst intoughter, "Haha!" Chet was dibobted by Frederick''s unrestrainedughter. He looked at himself cluelessly as he began questioning his actions that led to Frederick''s amusement. Shortly, Frederick waved his hand and said, "It''s nothing to do with you! Haha, it''s Nichs, he was just nagging at me! He''s ratherzy but quite diligent when ites to making phone calls!" Upon hearing this, Chet couldn''t help but smile as well, "He still has the audacity to say that about others? Hasn''t he noticed that he''s been garrulous tootely?" He thought. "Anyways, did you find anything about the Lautner guy?" "Actually, I did. Ma Lautner was previously in charge of certain areas in Casterwich City and has an outstanding track record. He has indeed been promoted to a higher status in recent years. He also keeps a low profile and nothing bad about him stands out! Honestly, the entire Lautner family isn''t a major force. He only has one daughter, but she''s disabled. Therefore, he spoils this so-called nephew, Samuel. However, his nephew doesn''t know how to save his face. Over the years, Ma has been cleaning up all his mess!" "Is that so? What is he like?" If he was someone who distinguishes public and private affairs, has a positive standard principle, and would not put them in a tough spot, then they would naturally take care of his reputation. Otherwise, he can''t me them for not showing mercy! "He''s impartial! However, if it concerns his nephew, he''ll inevitably be prejudiced." Frederick gently tapped his finger while he said, "Then well do as usual! Just in case, anything we can use against him?" "It''s actually not that difficult! If you y with fire, you''ll eventually get burned. Besides, they''re initiating a crackdown now. It would be simple to find some slip-ups in his private affairs. All we have to do is report anonymously and we''ll be able to minimize half of the problems for society!" If anything, not only would they not get their hands dirty, they might even get him to owe them a favor! "Yeah, that''s our best option! Make a clean job of it; don''t leave any trails behind! By the way, don''t forget about Sebastian''s concert this Saturday night. Free up some time. Go have some fun!" Frederick calcted how he should go to the concert and cheer Alicia on or at least make her happy. "Also, make some noise. Tell them all four of the Great Masters of Casterwich City will attend the concert." He said to Chet. Meanwhile, Alicia cooperated with Sebastian to have a full dress rehearsal for thest time before the concert. The entire rehearsal ran smoothly; there were barely any mistakes. On the other hand, Sebastian either forgot his lyrics or went out of tune. He even stopped midway sometimes. The two-hour concert rehearsal was extended to three hours and more. By the end of the rehearsal, dejection appeared on everyone''s faces! The rehearsal was aplete failure! As soon as Alicia walked down, she overheard Sebastian''s manager and the director talking to Sebastian. They were obviously dissatisfied. "What''s the matter with you? Did you not rest wellst night? How could you possibly forget the lyrics during the rehearsal?" "Sebastian, were you smoking or drinking again? Or was it something you ate? Why does it sound like you''re having a sore throat? Something doesn''t feel right!" "The concert''s about to officiallymence! How should we exin to the audience seeing all these problems arise? The tickets were all sold out, we even added more seats!" "Are you overstressed? Do you need two days off?" Looking at them, Alicia gradually walked over with a bottle of pear-vored drink in her hands. "Sebastian, you seem a little nervous to me! Drink this, it''ll soothe your throat! Director Andrews, I don''t think Sebastian is in his peak condition today and it''s affecting him a little too. Why don''t you schedule another rehearsal?" Sebastian hesitantly epted the drink. He was about to take a sip of it when his agent snatched it away. "Stop drinking this! You''re already having a sore throat and yet you''re drinking these sweet drinks. Are you trying to make it worse? Please get it under control, mind what you eat and drink, all right? I''ll get a doctor in a over to examine your condott while. Do you know how to get a huge sponsore ar@I tried for you? If the concert is a bust, then the subsequent album can''t be released. So if this doesn''t go well, well have to pay our sponsor double the amount!" "What are you trying to imply? Are you suspecting that something is wrong with my drink?" At that moment, Alicia was upset. She immediately snatched the drink, opened it, and swallowed it in a single gulp. "No, no, Miss Swift. You''ve got it all wrong. That''s not what I meant..." "Hmph!" Alicia flung her arms before she turned around and strode away. Right then, her heart was thumping wildly too. "It seems that Sebastian''s manager is quite smart and cautious!" She thought. "Oh, Misty! Don''t be mad! He wasn''t trying to..."This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. Sebastian chased after Alicia. When vel.n they got to a corner, he tried to coax her. Alicia was only improvising earlier, so as soon as she was out of his manager''s sight, she slowly mellowed out. As Sebastian exined, he saw his manager making a call from the corner of his eyes. Alicia grew anxious when she suspected he was calling a doctor. If anyone found out Sebastian''s lozenges were contaminated, then Alicia would definitely be the first suspect! After all, she was the only neer who was close to Sebastian! If her scheme came to light at a moment like this, then her ns would bepletely in vain! Just as she was in deep waters, Alicia inadvertently gazed up and saw Kianna rushing in at the entrance. With a smile, Alicia deliberately leaned closer to Sebastian. "Am I such a petty person? I don''t mind! I care about your well-being, that''s why I feel aggrieved! I know because you have high expectations for yourself, and you''ve put yourself under immense pressure, that''s why you couldn''t perform well. You''ll be fine as long as you get some rest!" Alicia gazed down on Sebastian''s clothes and said, "Sebastian, your clothes are a mess, let me tidy them up for you! Does your throat still feel ufortable? You''re a public figure, so you have to make sure that you look good at all times..." Alicia pretended to be ambiguous, she deliberately acted as if she was very familiar with him. As expected, a shrew figure rushed over in a blink of an eye. "You b*tch! What on Earth do you think you''re doing?" "You shameless vixen!" A woman shoved Alicia aside and pped her across the face. Because she had foreseen it, she took a step back, and the force of the woman''s p was reduced. Shortly, she pretended to be surprised and quickly hid behind Sebastian. "Ouch! Who the hell are you? Why did you p me?! Sebastian... Anyone, help!" Alicia cried out in grievance and she sessfully attracted everyone''s attention. In an instant, the young woman''s face became scarlet from anger... Chapter 583 Chapter 583 Kianna was utterly agitated by Alicia''s actions. She extended her hand and was about to hit Alicia. "You shameless mistress! You are exactly the one I''m after!" Alicia dodged Kianna''s strikes while she deliberately shouted, "Who the hell are you? Where did this lunatice from? You''re the real shameless mistress, you crazy woman!" "Why are you chasing after me? You''re after the wrong person! If you''re certain that I''m the mistress then show me your marriage certificate! Tell your husband toe out and we''ll see who''s the real mistress?!" Alicia pretended that she had no idea what Kianna was saying, but her every word hit where it hurt most. People who don''t know the inside story merely stretched their necks to see the fight, whereas those who knew the truth had different expressions on their faces. "You, you..." Pointing at Alicia, Kianna was furious, but she remained silent for a long time. Her silence was because she and Sebastian were unofficially married. Not only did she not have a marriage certificate, but she was still a mistress even after Sebastian''s first wife had died! Kianna was fuming. Recently, Sebastian and Alicia were extremely close to each other, so there were many rumors and gossips about them. Coupled with Kianna and Sebastien''s recent quarrel, she was boiling with rage within. She red and Alicia and wanted to beat her into a pulp. Alicia was well- prepared for this moment; her every word and action were vignt. She took advantage of the chaos and confusion and slowed down deliberately so that Kianna could grab her shirt. Because Alicia''s dress was flimsy, it was a dress that was specifically tailored for the concert, her dress was immediately torn apart with a forceful yank, and she screamed again. "Ah!" Alicia began to cry while she gathered her torn dress. In an instant, Sebastian grabbed Kianna''s arm and shoved her aside, "Are you done making a scene?" Sebastian was already annoyed because of the failed rehearsal, and now people were looking at them like they were looking at a freak show he was infuriated. In a blink of an eye, Kianna started to wail as well, "You actually pushed me?! Are you seriously defending this b*tch? Good for you, Sebastian Forbes! Have you thrown away your conscience? Are you nning to leave me and our son behind now?" As soon as Kianna said those words, Alicia acted as if she only just understood why Kianna fought her, "Huh? You''re Sebastian''s wife? Sebastian, why didn''t you tell me that your wife was this young? You both seem like..." They weren''t from the same generation at all! Alicia pulled her punches and took a step forward. "Mrs. Forbes, you''ve got it all wrong! I was invited by Sebastian to be his dance partner. We''re merely good friends, we''re not in a rtionship at all! I knew it, Mr. Nick isn''t even married yet, so how could I possibly be a mistress?" Alicia sobbed a little in a feigned grievance. "Stop denying it, I clearly saw you seduce him!" Kianna shrieked while she stepped forward and extended her hand again. But at this moment, Sebastian stepped in and pped Kianna. With a loud snap, Kianna nearly fell to the ground. "Are you done? Can you stop causing a scene and leave?! Get out of here!" Sebastian yelled furiously, and his chest suddenly felt stuffy. Alicia walked up to him and quickly supported him. "Sebastian, don''t be mad, it''s clearly a misunderstanding! Mrs. Forbes, don''t overthink things! I''m really only here as his dance partner! I''m already married to someone else, see, I''m wearing a wedding ring!" Raising her hand, Alicia slowly revealed the huge diamond ring on her hand. Fredrick always gave her extravagant gifts even if it was small in size. Kianna was hot under the cor by the sight of Alicia''s action. Fortunately, Sebastian''s manager and the others held her back at that moment, and they were finally separated. While walking and supporting Sebastian, Alicia said, "Sebastian, why don''t I help you to the lounge!" Alicia and a staff member assisted f him to the lounge while Kianna still caused a scene. Because everyone was there for the rehearsal, everyone shared a big lounge. Sebastian did not have a private room@ither. The only private space he had was the dressing room where two doors separated both rooms. In actual fact, they were connected. His room was spacious and Sebastian had a personal dressing table and lounge chair while the others shared a dressing table. As they entered the room, Alicia''s gaze swept the room and noticed his suit was hung on a coat hanger by the sofa. His lozenges would usually be in the pocket of the suit while his other performance outfits were arranged at the long row of pulling carts outside. After Alicia helped him to the sofa, she then stood up and poured him a ss of water. After that, Alicia left to grab her coat. She took the opportunity to take out two boxes of lozenges from her bag that she had prepared in case of an emergency. When she came back, she noticed that Sebastian hadid down on the sofa as he seemingly had a headache. She headed to the back of the sofa and pretended to be concerned. "Sebastian, are you having a headache? Let me help you apply some ointment to ward it off!" "Thank you..." Sebastian nodded and Alicia immediately went to grab the ointment on the table. Every concert would usually have one as everyone would be exhausted and they would feel refreshed after applying it. Alicia applied the ointment for him. Seeing that there wasn''t anyone else around, she quickly reached her clean hand into the suit pocket, fished out the lozenges, and ced hers into his suit''s pocket while she put his lozenges into her pocket. Alicia got up and left the room once she was done applying the ointment for him. She took this chance to wash her hands while also cing his lozenges into the hiddenpartment of her bag. Upon her return, Sebastian opened his eyes as he gave her an apologetic and tired look, "I''m sorry that I''ve caused you all these troubles! Does your face still sting?" "Don''t worry about it, it''s a mere misunderstanding! I''m certain that Kianna''s actions weren''t intentional. I won''t take it to heart and I definitely won''t tell anyone about it! Besides, it''s already in the past... As they were talking, several assistants and his manager abruptly rushed in. "Sebastian, we''ve settled everything and Miss Kianna has left as well! I''ve called Doctor Henwick here to take a look at you and help nurse your throat so that you''re in your best shape!" "Sure!" Shortly, the doctor brought out a small shlight and carefully examined Sebastian. Alicia''s heart was continuously thumping while she looked at him from the side. Would the doctor find what was wrong and fix his throat in time?! Right as Alicia was on tenterhooks, the doctor turned off the shlight and said, "It''s nothing serious. Perhaps he might''ve overexerted his vocal chord, or he hasn''t been eating properly. There are slight signs of tearing in hisrynx, but it won''t Lof affect him too much and there are no signs of inmmation? He just needs some rest and he''ll be fine!" "Doctor Henwick, are there any nutritive medicines that are good for the throat?" "Honestly... it really depends! Everyone has different reactions to various medicines. I don''t think it''s a good idea to take medicine carelessly when you have no obvious symptoms. It''ll be horrible if he gets an allergic reaction from it!" After that, his manager reported Sebastian''s diet to the doctor and also showed him the lozenges. "Doctor, could you take a look at this and tell us if there''s anything wrong with it and his diet too?" After a cautious examination, Doctor Henwick took a piece out and sniffed it. He then dumped the lozenge into a cup of water and allowed it to dissolve. While it was dissolving, the doctor said, "It doesn''t seem to be expired nor is there poisonous content. If it''s from a trusted distributor, then it should be ordinary lozenges. As long as it''s consumed before the expiry date, then it shouldn''t be a harm to the throat!" After the doctor had left, Alicia was stunned, and she even drew a deep breath, "That was close!" However, the lozenges were meant to harm his vocal chord! How was it possible for the doctor to not figure it out?This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. Chapter 584 Chapter 584 Could it be that the doctor was just a quack even though he looked like a professional? Deep down, Alicia rejoiced! Before they saw the doctor off, the manager had a long talk with the doctor to ensure that everything was fine with Sebastian''s condition. It was a deep relief for him after assuring Sebastian''s welfare. He drove off slowly, and after taking a turn at the red light of the junction, Doctor Henwick made a call. "Mr. Clements, I did as you ordered! Mr. Forbes''s throat is inmed and swollen, and his vocal cord is obviously damaged. However, it isn''t severe! However, the lozenges are normal, there''s really nothing wrong with them!" "Okay, I know! Good job!" As soon as he hung up, Frederick immediately chortled as he gazed at his phone wallpaper that was a woman who was winking and thought, "Luckily I put a mole in!" With the concert just around the corner in addition to the viral scandal between Frederick and her, Alicia chose not to return to Robson Garden. Instead, she stayed in Nichs''s old apartment. On that day, Alicia''s phone rang as soon as she got back into her room. She reluctantly answered the phone call, "Hey, what is it?" Wasn''t he told to reflect on his actions? So why was he bothering her now?! Although Alicia wasining, her eyes still narrowed like a crescent moon. She obviously was yearning for Frederick! "I''ve longed to hear your voice! Sweetheart, are you still mad at me?" He merely lost control at that moment. Honestly, she couldn''t understand his frustrations! "Hmph! I''ve lost all my dignity because of you! I''m officially known as Mr. Clements''s shameless vixen. What''s more, I''m also recognized as a two- time b*tch! No, a three-time nuisance! Hubby, I''m so aggrieved!" One was her husband, and the other was her brother, while the third man was her sworn enemy! She was vilified more than every other criminal in the world! However, the thought of her unexpected sess in causing a misunderstanding between Sebastian and Kianna earlier today made her feel proud. Hence, before Frederick was able to say anything, Alicia blurted out her side of the story. "It was a close call today! Fortunately, I was quick to react. Hubby, don''t you think I''m sharp?" At this moment, there was only one crucial thought that appeared in Frederick''s mind. His initial cheerful and rxed voice suddenly became serious and displeased. "You were hit?" "Huh? Just one p. It doesn''t hurt at all! Besides, I let her hit me on purpose! If I didn''t do it, then our conflict wouldn''t have been intensified. On the bright side, Sebastian pped her for me too! Hubby, you seriously don''t have to worry about a single thing, I''m fine! It was worth it anyway..." Listening to Alicia''s voice trying tofort and joke with him, Fredrick felt upset, "Hmph!" After a long conversation, they finally ended the call.N?velDrama.Org holds this content. Alicia changed her clothes and headed downstairs. When she was about to ask Nichs if he wasing back for dinner, the doorbell suddenly rang. No one else ever came to this apartment before! At that moment, Alicia was still quite puzzled. As she looked through the surveince camera at the door, she waspletely taken aback. "Frederick? Why is he here? Didn''t he just said he''s in thepany?" She thought. In a moment of stupor, her subordinates had already unlocked the electronic door lock. As soon as she unlocked the inner door, Frederick was already standing at her doorsteps. "Hubby?" What on Earth was Frederick thinking? Wasn''t the news about them bad enough already? Yet here he was at the doorsteps of Nichs''s old apartment. Alicia blinked in disbelief. After all, they had just spoken on the phone not too long ago! Frederick extended his hand and softly caressed one side of her cheek, "You silly girl! Does it still hurt?" Shaking her head, Alicia instantly threw herself into Frederick''s arms and hugged him, her eyes also squinted into a smile. He brought her over to the sofa and took out a box of ointment for reducing swelling. Frederick gently rubbed it at the barely noticeable spot. "Carson said that it''s very effective. You won''t feel any pain immediately after three seconds!" "You came here... just to deliver this medicine to me?" Alicia was touched, she certainly wasn''t expecting Frederick toe all the way for such a small issue. No wonder he hadn''t spoken much after she mentioned the p. Alicia assumed he had gone to buy the ointment before he came over! Alicia looked at Frederick as she sped her arms around his waist. Frederick embraced her and calmly stroked her back while he said in a soft tone, "I''ve missed you too! I don''t feel at ease not being able to see you!" In fact, Frederick was never at ease when Alicia wasn''t by his side! However, he was well aware of Alicia''s eagerness for revenge, so he didn''t want to cause too much trouble for her. After all, her n would seed soon! Besides, he was still rather assured knowing that she was at Nichs''s! "Then let''s have dinner before you leave! I''ll call Nichs and tell him to handle it outside!" It was as if she had stolen something! As she hugged him, a joyful smile emerged from the corner of Alicia''s lips! "All right!" Shortly, Alicia had cooked up a few dishes. As per usual, she had done a neatbination of vegetables and meat. On the other hand, Fredrick''s eyes were fixed on Alicia the entire time. They asionally exchanged a few words, and whenever their eyes met, they felt a deep sense of warmth. It was a pleasant and satisfying meal for them despite they were at a different location. As usual, Alicia efficiently washed the dishes after dinner while Frederick tenderly wiped her hands with a towel. He then wrapped his hand around her slightly cold fingers to keep her warm. Although what they did was the most habitual and the mostmon, their eager hearts burned passionately. Back in the living room, Alicia nestled in Frederick''s chest while they watched the TV for a while. Even though merely looked at each other quietly, they felt that life was wonderful. It wasn''t until ten that Frederick nted a kiss on her forehead. "I have to leave now, don''t forget to lock the door!" "Okay, drive safe and take care of yourself!" Alicia reluctantly tidied up Frederick''s clothes. Frederick nuzzled her nose as he hooked his arms around her waist and said, "I thought you would ask me to stay..." "I would love that but... it isn''t a suitable time and ce right now. Hubby, just bear with it for now!" Alicia wrapped her arms around his neck and gave him a goodnight kiss. "Once the concert is over, I''ll definitely cling to you until you''re annoyed with me! Hehe..." "I forward to that!" Frederick pinched her cheeks and said softly, "I''ll be at the concert to support you on Saturday and I''ll send you back home afterward too!" "All right!" They bid each other goodbye as Alicia walked Frederick out of the door. Saturday arrived in the blink of an eye. In the afternoon, everyone had arrived early to prepare for the concert. They went through their parts as well as cross-checking the details with each other. In the open space outside the lounge, Alicia twirled a few rounds in her dancing shoes and her newly made dress. Just as Alicia was pondering the condition of Sebastian''s throat, she suddenly a series of footsteps. She turned around and saw Sebastian''s assistant rush out to usher Doctor Henwick in. Right then, the doctor wasn''t wearing his white coat like he didst time and the medical kit in his hand was also covered with a cloth. Chapter 585 Chapter 585 It seemed like the concert would eventually meet its demise! It was just a matter of severity! As Alicia turned around, she watched as the two figures slipped away to the corner. She resisted her curiosity and continued dancing. Soon, an assistant hurried over to Alicia''s side, "Miss Swift, Mr. Forbes is waiting for you!" "Oh, what''s the matter? I''m still rehearsing at the moment..." As soon as she heard that, Alicia''s heart skipped a beat. She wasn''t sure but it was probably unlikely they would suspect her. Since it hade to this point, she wasn''t afraid even if the doctor told him the truth! The female assistant looked around, then whispered in Alicia''s ear, "Something happened. I think they''re looking for you to discuss some countermeasures!" "Okay, let''s go then! Let me grab my coat." Shortly, they reached a small private room on the other side. It was a financial custody office, but at that moment, it became the ce where Sebastian, the doctor, and his assistant gathered. Right as Alicia walked in, the doctor had packed his medical instruments and said, "Bacterial infection, tonsillitis, swelling, and vocal cord damage. I''ll prescribe some antiinmmatory drugs for you first. But if it persists, you''ll have to visit the hospital for a detailed examination." "Doctor, are there any remedies for it?! How could this happen? I still have a concert, coughs..." "Please Doctor Henwick, isn''t there anything you can do about it? How could this happen? Was someone plotting against Sebastian? Otherwise, how could he lose his voice out of nowhere? Please give him immediate medication for it!" Both Sebastian and his manager plead anxiously. The doctor waved his hand and roared, "Have you never had a cold before? Everyone knows that tonsillitis isn''t a big problem! No need to be so paranoid! I know you''re anxious, but you can''t just simply take a remedy because you''re desperate! Stress and irregr rest can lead to inmmation. This is all normal! Drugs only function as an assistant to a speedy recovery. Even so, it will need time to take full effect. Besides, I''ve already given you the best antiinmmatory injection. Even if the inmmation is cured right now, you''ll still need to rest to recover! As the saying goes, illnesses like a tidal wave but leaves like msses in January. You still need to face reality and believe in science! All I can do is do my best. I can''t make any promises!" "If you insist on pushing your voice further, then I can''t guarantee the consequences! I''m a doctor, not a God, okay?" "I''ve done my best. If you don''t believe me, feel free to find another doctor!" After prescribing medication, the doctor threw it over impatiently and said, "You can find these from any drug store!" Shortly, he gathered his belongings and waved his hand before he strode off... "What on earth should we do?" "The concert''s about to start! We can''t possibly call it off now! Moreover, we''ve sold out two floors and even the VIP sections! We''re talking about more than 8,000 tickets here! We can''t cancel it now either!" "There were also several groups who had bought more than fifty tickets each! They must be apany or group bonus. I''m fairly certain that most of them are already on their way. What should we do now?" "It''s still not as bad if we reschedule the concert, but we''ll have to compensate them if we cancel the concert!" "But everything is ready to roll! Well also need an approximate time if we were to reschedule it! By then, we''ll have to rearrange everything. The venue aside, we can''t even guarantee if all the staff members will be free by then!" "So what should we do now?" The room was in a state of confusion as everyone anxiously quibbled. Alicia merely stood in a corner while she frowned and remained quiet. Not long after, the mainmittees immediately shooed the other staff members out of the room. Before she turned around, Alicia consoled Sebastian. "Sebastian, I''m sure there''s a way around this! Don''t worry too much. Your well-being is more important!" Just as Alicia was about to turn around, Sebastian suddenly asked, "Misty, is it that you have a n?" Right then, the manager who escorted the doctor out had returned and locked the door behind him, "Miss Swift, do you have a n?" Alicia shook her head with feigned anxiousness and said, "What other n is there? Just some old usual foolproof emergency backup ns. A highly anticipated concert. Honestly, everyone is here... just to see Sebastian, aren''t they?" In other words, it will do as long as Sebastian is on stage! As for singing, no one would know who actually sang the songs anyway. In that instant, everyone nodded after listening to her words. At a corner, the director merely sighed and said, "With Sebastian''s current condition, he''s clearly unable to sing for the entire concert. If we call it off now, we''ll probably suffer major losses for it. Moreover, it''s surprising that e we can sell out the concert this time! We have no choice but to take the risk, someone has to lip-sync or rece Sebastian to sing on stage!" At this moment, Sebastian''s manager scratched his hair in obvious annoyance. "Lip- syncing and singing live are very much different. If we were to find a recement, where would we possibly find someone that sounds exactly like Sebastian? More importantly, there are a few new songs too!"This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. While the others were helplessly arguing with one another, Alicia suddenly said, "I have an idea that might work!" In an instant, everyone''s eyes were fixed on Alicia. Alicia had to make sure the concert could carry on as scheduled. So, she slowly exined after thinking for a while. "We can do both! I''m certain that Sebastian can afford to sing at least one song! The opening act is the most important, so after that, Sebastian can lip-sync to the pre-recorded tracks! This ensures that the crowd will not be disappointed in the concert. For the rest of the show, we can enhance the stage effects. After two songs, Sebastian will still have to personally sing one song. It doesn''t matter if it sounds good or bad. If he stops for a moment or two to interact with the crowd, everyone will believe that he''s using his actual voice. Later on, we can continue to y the prerecorded tracks in addition to the quest appearances. It''ll also be wise to find some recement singers for Chapter 586 Chapter 586 Everyone agreed immediately as no one had any better ideas. Shortly, everyone left to arrange everything. In the room, Sebastian''s assistant returned with medicine while Alicia poured him a ss of water. "Sebastian, is it because you''ve lost a lot of money to gambling that you haven''t been resting well? Money is merely worldly possession! They wille back to you eventually. You need to take it easy and ovee this obstacle first!" A thought shed across Sebastian''s mind as he hopelessly sighed, "Sigh, my luck has been against metely! I honestly don''t know what''s wrong with me, I just couldn''t help myself every time I was on a winning spree. Moreover, I even borrowed some money from a loan shark. I have no idea how far the debt has gone... and I have to pay it back within a month!" "Sebastian, why on earth did you borrow money from them?! Didn''t I say to y in moderation and not be too greedy?!" Alicia shouted in feigned shock before she quickly covered her mouth and said, "All right, calm down, everything will be fine! I''m certain that a lot of money will flow in if this concert is a sess! You need to return the money to the loan sharks as soon as possible, no matter what it takes! Sebastian, please don''t hate me for saying this, but if I were you, I would immediately call Kianna and tell her about it! Besides, you both are family, it should be easier to discuss your problems with her. Once the loan sharks start meddling with your life, your reputation will definitely be ruined! Gambling small amounts of money is fine, but things will get chaotic if you get greedy. You should really get it under control!" While advising him, Alicia thought, "It''s best to scrape everyst penny from her. This way, they''ll definitely regret it in the future!" Sebastian already felt perturbed while his mind was in shambles. He nodded in a daze after listening to Alicia''s words. Coincidentally, a beep could be hearding from his phone. It was a message reminding him of his impending debt. He nervously gulped, "Three million dors?!" Sebastian clearly remembered the money he borrowed had started with the figure "one". Although he doubted deep down, Sebastian simply wasn''t in the mood to argue. The scene of him signing and stamping his fingerprint shed across his mind. Right then, his heart skipped a beat. As Alicia turned around, Sebastian carefully took another look at his phone. In an instant, his back was nearly drenched in sweat. Apparently, the interest of his loan was expected to increase at a rate of three hundred thousand dors a day! They also charged him fees for getting their money at his doorstep. At the end of the message, the address of several properties he had purchased and the name of his son were stated as well. Sebastian held the phone in his hands and went to the bathroom. He called the loan sharks before calling Kianna with the excuse that the concert needed a deposit. Sebastian told her to gather all the money she had in hand and transfer it into one ount!This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. At nightfall, the illuminated concert hall under the starry sky together with surrounding vendors and small merchants made the atmosphere riproaring. Frederick and the others arrived at the concert with a significant amount of luxurious cars. With the idea of being the center of attention, he deliberately brought some bodyguards along. As so, there was a greatmotion as soon as he stepped out of the car; the entire crowd started to surround him. Even the security guards who were maintaining order had to run over to his side and stir off the crowd. At one corner, the media desperately approached him with cameras in their hands. Chet was utterly speechless as he walked in front of Frederick. "Excuse me, please make way..." Behind him, Wyatt and Willy cluelessly stared at each other while Carson was even more puzzled by the sight of themotion. He started circling the area with his toes tipped. "Frederick, this is a man''s concert!" An elder man at that. What was there for them to see? Not only did Frederick drag them to the concert, but they also had to make a scene. What on earth was going on? "Is Trevor noting tonight? What a friend. He''s the only one not here!" Carson muttered. Frederick looked at him and said, "I''m treating you to a concert, yet you''reining! Trevor left half a month ago, he can''te back at a moment''s notice. I''ll get him to treat us once he''s back!" "Frederick, the reason you brought us here..." Before Carson could finish his sentence, the crowd surrounded them, and in an instance, several mini microphones stretched out while a reporter asked, "Mr. Clements, Four Great Masters, are you all fans of Mr. Forbes?" "Mr. Clements, is it purely coincidental that the Four Great Masters are gathered here tonight? Are you all here to see Mr. Forbes or are you here for another agenda? I heard that Mr. Forbes has organized a concert previously, so why were the Four Great Masters absent back then?" "Master Vives, are you fond of any other stars besides Sebastian?" "Mr. Johnson, how about you?" Wyatt held his forehead as he was overwhelmed by the reporters'' questions. On the other hand, Carson tried his very best to evade the media. They looked at each other with a bitter smile on their faces. Frankly, they had no idea who Sebastian was at all! They were there simply because Frederick wanted them to. Willy lowered his head as a nervous smile appeared on his face. Frederick was the only one who disyed great interest, he showed no displeasure of being surrounded at all. Frederick raised his hand and said, "Everyone, the concert''s about to begin. We shouldn''t obstruct the entrance and ruin everyone''s mood! We''re here to listen to the music, but..." He deliberately paused for silence before he continued aloud, "More importantly, I''m here tonight to see my woman!" As soon as Frederick said that, he immediately strode into the concert hall. However, it was as if he had dropped a bomb, not only did the crowd burst into an uproar but even Carson and the others were taken aback for a few seconds. As they entered the hall, they were much happier now that they knew the reason. Seated on high ground, Carson immediately leaned over and asked, "Frederick, what woman were you talking about?" Frederick pushed Carson aside, turned around, and nced at him, "Just see for yourselfter!" Just then, a waiter came over with some tea and desserts. Wyatt and Willy looked at each other and shook their heads. Shortly, Carson headed over to their side. The three of them muttered for a while before they stared at each other with their eyes wide open and shook their heads. It wasn''t long before everyone took their seats. About half an hourter, the lights grew dim, and the concertmenced. The stage lights flickered on and off for a moment before the opening act. Sebastian, who was dressed in ck; Alicia, who was dressed in red, slowly walked towards the center of the stage with Latin dance. Alicia''s profile shed across the big screen. The three of them were bbergasted seeing her face as they finally understood who Frederick was referring to. "Misty?" "Alicia?" Carson and Wyatt eximed at the same time as they turned to each other. Right then, Willy immediately understood, "No wonder Frederick asked him to look for this Luther guy at Eighth Casino to help some girl named Misty!" He wondered why back then! It turned out that Misty and Alicia were very much alike! The three of them exchanged nces before they subconsciously directed their gaze at Frederick. It was then that they came to the same conclusion. Frederick fell for someone else again! But this time, the woman was a carbon copy of Alicia. Not only that, this time was far worse than ever before! Chapter 587 Chapter 587 Without saying anything else, the three of them sat patiently and cooperatively watched the concert with Frederick. However, they grew worried unknowingly seeing him watch the show without blinking. His issue was obviously beyond cure! On the stage, the dynamic beats and sexy dances hyped up the crowd since the performance started. The cheers under the stage did not stop regardless of the performance. Under the darkness, all kinds of strobe lights shed. Soon, the music changed, and Frederick''s gaze dimmed as soon as Alicia got off the stage. He fiddled with this phone as he ate something. The three of them looked at him from time to time and had a hunch that she was the one he came to see! The three of them wondered if he had asked them to apany him to this two-hour concert just to watch her perform for a while. Since they don''t enjoy ssic pop much, it was undoubtedly a little torturous. It didn''t take long for Carson to be restless. "Hey, Frederick, can you change a ce if you want to see that woman? It is so noisy here; it''s unbearable!" Even Wyatt nodded his head and said, "Yeah, if anything, your motive is too far off. It''s not worth waiting at all!" It was such a horrible waste of time for them to sit in a two-hour concert just to watch a two-minute show! He even wanted to yawn unconsciously! Frederick looked at his watch and said, "It''s just half an hour, you are so impatient! I''m treating you guys to a good show! So just bear with me, and sit for another ten minutes! It won''t be long..." To be honest, Frederick was also bored to death. Putting aside the fact that he was over the age of chasing after idols, it was mainly because the performer was an old man, and the music wasn''t worthy of appreciation. It was quite torturous for people his age. Willy also asked quizzically, "What kind of show is worth for you to get all of us here so ceremoniously?" Frederick turned his head and smiled at them, saying, "How will the media gather if the Four Great Masters don''t show up at this concert? I need to borrow your fame..." In the past, Frederick did not think much about this tattle, nor did he care to stand out. But at this time, Frederick suddenly felt that this title was quite useful. He suddenly did not reject it so much! As soon as he finished speaking, the three of them were taken aback. Wasn''t he the one who disdained this the most? Seeing that he had turned back, the three of them did not say anything more! Soon, it was halfway through the concert. Alicia danced with Sebastian once more, and after that, a few big shots performed. The concert reached its climax then. Alicia looked at the time and slowly got to the screen behind the stage as the appointed song was near. Sebastian was singing his new song on stage. In reality, they yed the pre-recorded track. However, it was probable that Sebastian would actually sing the next song. So, Alicia suddenly felt that the timing was bad. If she waited until the next song, then there was no way she could expose him lip- syncing, and her scheme of drugging him would be in vain! Just as Alicia was wondering if she should do something as she looked at the time, eggs were suddenly thrown onto the stage and a woman''s scream could be heard. "Sebastian! You hypocrite, I''m going to sue you for tricking me. I''m pregnant with your child..." At this point, Sebastian was so frightened that he moved the microphone away obviously. But the singing continued. In an instant, someone shouted again, "What''s this? He''s faking it! He''s trying to cheat us with a recording!" "Liar! Liar! Return our money!" "We spent hundreds of dors to listen to recordings here? Wouldn''t it be better if we just downloaded them at home?" "You yboy! You are married, you even met a homewrecker and have a child. What should I do? You liar!" "I''ll sue you too! You cheater!" "Let''s catch him! He is a s*um! He tricked us..." Voices of denunciation were everywhere. Suddenly, all the lights were turned on and the media kept taking photos. On one side, several women were crying and shouting. On the other, some people were inciting to im for a refund andin. In an instant, the concert was a mess. Some rushed onto the stage, some left, and a few still tried to defend him. The security guards were helpless. In the end, they informed using a megaphone that they would refund all the money, only then did the situation subsided. Frederick walked toward the back of the stage and said, "Now that the show is over, let''s leave! We''ll use the back door..." Because the venue was provided by Nichs, Frederick picked out a good spot in advance, as well as a retreating path. As he walked toward the back of the stage, Alicia was already out with her bag. Frederick took off his coat and wrapped it on her. "Let''s go!" "Okay!" Alicia narrowed her eyes into a smile as she leaned in his arms. The three of them were bbergasted seeing the two of them in such an intimate posture. As soon as Frederick and Alicia moved, Carson jumped in and stood in front of Frederick. "Frederick, there must be a lot of reporters outside. It''s... inappropriate, isn''t it?" Everyone knew that Misty was Mr. Nick''s woman. Were they going to... Carson looked back and forth as he grew more and more uneasy. He thought that it was tooThis text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. I unreasonable to steal someone else''s woman! Furthermore, whom he stole from was not some random guy on the streets! Was he going to go all out to fight? Alicia lowered her head and giggled looking at Carson, who was anxious but did not dare to denigrate their rtionship in front of her. "Master Vives, long time no see!" "No, don''t. You and I are not..." Close! As soon as he raised his hand, Carson stopped because he suddenly recognized the difference in Alicia''s voice. "You?" "Misty is Alicia! Who dares to have a problem with me hugging my wife?" "Ah?" Willy and Wyatt cried out in surprise. Their eyes lit up as they said, "No wonder! That''s great!" "I''m really happy for you!" It was no wonder that he seemed to havee back to life recently! It turned out that she was still alive! No wonder such a big line-up; such a big deal! "Frederick, how can you do this! How can you hide such a thing from your brothers? We were all worried for nothing! But Mr. Nick..." Alicia looked at them and said, "I''m sorry. Because of some reason, I had to hide my identity from everyone! I am Alicia nchard!" Frederick stroked her hair as he held her protectively in his arms and said, "My brother-inw, he''s family! If we face any matters in the future, we can look out for each other! You guys can ask further after we leave this ce!" Everyone understood in an instant and headed for the door. On the way, they informed their drivers to bring their cars over. As soon as they got out, a few reporters rushed up to them, and in an instant, cameras shed nonstop. Frederick naturally pressed Alicia''s head into his chest out of protection, and the others also had the same thought. They surrounded Frederick and Aliea as they raised their hands or turned sideways, consciously somewhat concealing the two of them. Then, they got in their cars one after another and left. Chapter 588 Chapter 588 In the following days, Sebastian''s news of being ungrateful, betraying his lover, cheating the audience with lip-syncing during his concert, and being asked forpensation was imposed on the headlines of major news one after another. At the same time, the news about Frederick seeing "his woman" at the concert also went viral, and they were written in various versions. "Mr. Clements''s Love Revealed: Most Skilled Dancer, The Nightclub''s Princess" "The Era Of Attractiveness: Even Mr. Clements Fell For A Beauty" "Mr. Clements vs Mr. Nick: Fight For A Woman" "The Mist-erious Woman: Misty Swift" Alicia could not help but sigh as she nestled at home and looked through all the gossip. She was upset at the fact that she had be the main focus. More importantly, she was even able toe up with a conclusion. They lived in a world obsessed with appearance and vanity, so cosmetology and stic surgery was on-trend. Therefore, each gossip was closely rted to all kinds of beauty products or stic surgery clinic advertisements. It was possible to see pictures of her dancing everywhere on the inte. Misty, the meaning behind the name her brother gave her hade true. She had truly be a mystery, and everyone was craving to find out the truth! Alicia felt a little depressed as she flipped through the pages one by one. She inexplicably became popr because of her association with "Mr. Clements" coupled with Sebastian''s concert incident. She made a call to the store. As soon it was connected, all she could hear was noise. When she heard that the reporters crowded at the door and her business was booming, she became speechless. She could only raise her head and roll her eyes. "Alright! Jamie, I won''t be going there for a while then. Please take care of it for me first. Yeah... just follow your usual work schedule. Yourmissions remain the same and I will double your sries!" As soon as she hung up the phone, Alicia vaguely heard the sound of someone opening the door. She turned around and saw Frederick had returned. Alicia pouted as she nced at him, her face full of bitterness. Frederick had a hunch as to why she looked upset. He stepped forward, hugged her, and tousled her hair affectionately as he said, "I still can''t take you home for dinner today!" She heard the clear regret in his tone, thinking that he was guilty and upset because of the inevitable business meals and shirk. Originally, she was still upset, but now, Alicia didn''t have the heart to show her feelings anymore. "It''s alright! We''re not in a hurry!" After all, they were only going back to see Mrs. Clements, and Alicia thought it was best if they went together. Moreover, Sebastian''s matter had yet toe to an end, and Alicia did not feel like it was good timing. But for Frederick, there was nothing more urgent than her return. However, due to the unexpected events that happened and the problems regarding his father, he could find the right moment, and now... He pinched her face and said with a heavier tone, "Something went wrong with the partnership in Laramie City. It''s a little troublesome. I have to go there personally. It might take me about a week!" Only then did she understand the reason he looked so down after returning home was that he had to go on a business trip for some time! Seeing the fear and reluctance in his eyes, Alicia''s heart ached for him. She caressed his cheek, tiptoed, and gave him a light kiss. Just as she was going to reassure him, Frederick suddenly grabbed her waist and held her in his arms tightly. "Follow me on the business trip!" "Huh?" Looking up, Alicia was stunned as she thought, "Wasn''t he going on a business trip to solve a tricky problem? Why bring her along? Be a hindrance?" Frederick''s fear could clearly be seen as he leaned on her forehead and said, "Sebastian''s matter has been settled! Come with me! It will not be toote for us to deal with the rest when we get back!" He was afraid something would happen again after he came back! If so, he truly would not be able to bear it! At present, he wanted to be by her side, not wanting to leave her. Alicia could feel the strength he exerted on his hands, and even his breathing became obviously rapid and abnormal. She assured him as she smiled. "Okay! Then I''ll supervise as you work. In case any woman wants to covet my handsome husband. Hehe." "Okay! Pack up. I will ask Chet to buy two more flight tickets tonight!" Frederick held the suitcase in one hand and Alicia in the other and headed out after they packed up their clothes. Chet and a few assistant executives were already waiting at the airport. They booked the first ss and quickly finished the procedures. Along the way, Frederick only cared about protecting Alicia. He did not notice that the group of executives behind him were so shocked that their jaws almost dropped. Alicia checked-in to the top presidential suite as soon as they arrived at Laramie City''s hotel. After arranging everything, Frederick went out while Alicia took a shower and climbed into bed. In the following days, Frederick always went out early and returnedte. But she could always receive calls or messages from him from time to time throughout the day, Although he often just asked what she was doing, Alicia could feel that he was always concerned about her. On this day, just after she finished eating, she received another message from him and she quickly replied. Alicia could not help but giggle. This short separation had really affected him badly, hadn''t it? He was worried about being in two different cities, but now he was still worried about her staying in the hotel alone! Alicia could clearly feel his love for her as she looked at the messages he had sent in the past few days, such as "What are you doing? Are you okay?", they looked like a row of copied and pasted text. She felt as if she was a child who could not take care of herself, and she felt very happy being taken care of! Alicia nestled on the sofazily as she drank a cup of coffee while looking at the sun from the window. Alicia enjoyed the quiet afternoon very much, "This kind of life is so beautiful!" She had not been so rxed for a long time! If she could have such a weekend that belonged to her every week, she would be happy! Alicia could not help but raise her lips in selfmockery in her sudden awareness. Life was really capricious. In just a few years, it had be so easy for her to feel satisfied. In the past, her dream was to live a tasteful and demanding life like the princes and princesses. But now, all she wanted was a peaceful life... Content belongs to NovelDrama.OrgThis belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. Just as she was deep in thought, her phone rang again, and a sense of warmth hit the corner of his lips. Just as she picked up the phone, it froze in instant. Sebastian? Pfft. He still dared to call her at such a time? Alicia did not answer the phone or hang up. He was probably trying his best to find a solution at this time! With thousands of witnesses this time, she did not believe that he could escape. Alicia felt happy even listening to the ringtone of the phone. She waved her hand in the air and hummed to the ringtone. Frederick saw the scene as soon as Frederick entered the door carrying cakes. He asked, "What''s the matter? He''s looking to talk to you about his problems again?" Frederick sat beside her and pulled her to hisp. "You must be bored to death. I bought you some puffs. Let''s go out for dinner in the evening, so you can let your hair down!" Alicia shook her head. She took advantage of his natural warmness and leaned toward him. "I like the two of us to be together, but I can also get used to staying alone! I am very happy to be able to wait for your return! I do not want to do anything that will hinder your work." As long as there was love, it was not boring to wait! In her subconsciousness, she did not want to drag him down, and she was also afraid that she would be melodramatic! Chapter 589 Chapter 589 After all, not everyone had the right to wait for him. Alicia was full of gratitude for the trip to Casterwich City and the gift from God. During this time, she was really touched by his overwhelming love and care.This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. Frederick brushed her cheek and handed a warm puff to her, "I care about my career, but it''s only my capital. However, you''re my life. You''re more important than my career!" However, if he wanted to have an outstanding woman like her, he must have the capability to protect her and keep her by his side. Therefore, he would not allow his career to regress. "I will not object to whatever you want to do. All I want is for you to be well and jolly!" So that he could look at her and stay by her for a lifetime! As she bit the sweet and salty puff, Alicia''s heart almost softened. She put it to his lips and let him take a bite too. Then, she said, "Honey, good fortune wille if we can ovee all the hardships! I am a good example, aren''t I? I''ve found my brother, my Hubby dotes on me, my parents are all good, Grandma likes me, and I am also able to do justice for my aunt too. Life cannot be any better than this, so there''s nothing more I could ask for..." After all the recent issues hade to an end, she just wanted to give him a few sons and daughters. Then everything would be perfect! She smacked her lips. She did not dare to mention thest sentence. She was afraid that if she said it out loud, he would be turned on again. Since she came back, she felt that he was really easily turned on. "Alright!" Simrly, in Frederick''s opinion, apart from the regret for his parents, this would be the best version of perfect to him. Every time he watched her nestle obediently on him and felt her soft and warm natural scent, he felt as if he owned the whole world. "By the way, Sebastian still doesn''t know that you are Alicia?" "I don''t think he does! Otherwise, why would he still call me? If he found out, he would probably realize that I had tricked him from the very beginning! Do you think he will sue me?" After analyzing, Alicia felt that the reason he was looking for her must be to figure out some countermeasures! After all, three heads are better than one! "He''s not capable of that! His people had asked for a lot of investments and sponsorships for this concert. But now that it''s all ruined, he had to pay more than a hundred million dors on the liquidated damages alone. He wouldn''t be able to pay off all of it even if he sold all his properties, investments, and savings. What''s more, he still owes the loan sharks over ten million dors. He is a public figure and has been sued for fraud! I received the news that an ountant stole some of his money and ran away. To make things worse, he even exposed him to doing tax evasion! I have asked someone to look into it. Even if he wasn''t sent to jail, he will be living in the streets for the rest of his years! I heard that he was also found to have contracted kidney disease after fainting. It''s simr to the symptoms of uremia. He''s not in critical condition yet, but in the future, he would have to undergo hemodialysis at least twice a month..." Guess he got what he deserved in the end! "What about that insurance money? Had he imed it?" "For him to im the insurance, he would need the death certificate issued by the police as well as going through all kinds of procedures, and there''s even a review period! He had submitted it, but the police have not reached a clear conclusion about the explosion; they are more inclined to a suicide verdict. As for Super Insurance, although the police have issued an idental death certificate, it is on the edge since there isn''t a fixed verdict. I got someone to check on the situation with the higher-ups. It is still blocked since the review period is still underway! But as long as there is no abnormality for the next three months to half a year, they will give him the money sessively! There is still some time, I have already found an expert to study and copy your aunt''s notes! However, it has to be gone through by the experts. After it is done, you will submit it as her niece! I''ve also sent someone to the household registration office to retrieve your mother and your aunt''s residence records. After that, all you have to do is submit them together. When the statement is obtained, the testament should more or less be done..." Who knew he was so thoughtful and detailed. Once again, Alicia felt at ease and full of trust to be able to lean on such secure and powerful shoulders. "Okay! Hubby, then I''ll get changed. Let''s have a buffet tonight!" She liked to eat with him. He would take the food, deshell the prawn, and take care of her gently and considerately! While Alicia was changing, Frederick had already reserved a seat. After that, he hugged her intimately and the two of them walked out of the door hand in hand... In Casterwich City, the Randolph family dinner table was shrouded in a haze at this time. There were three dishes and soup on the table, but the three people surrounding the table did not There was only the sound of cutleries and tes gently touching each other. It was depressingly suppressive. Danica really had no appetite. After eating some vegetables and rice, she put down her cutlery and said, "I''m done! I''ll go back to my room first!" As soon as she turned around, Kieran also mmed his cutleries with a "bang". After a short pause, Danica quickly ran back to her room and closed the door. She sat on the ground looking dispirited. Why? After all those efforts, the days were still as dark as before. She had had enough of the exhausting days. Why did the Randolph family she had tried her best to maintain be as deste as when she was on her own? She was reluctant! Danica fretfully scratched her head. She was suffocated by a kind of deranged mood and could not breathe, "When will thise to an end?" She thought. She cupped her face, and her beautiful facial features were scrunched up into a ball. Her efforts were in vain! But her current situation, whether she wanted to maintain or change it, she needed money regardless! She picked up her phone and flipped to Frederick''s number several times, but she did not have the courage to call it. Her trump card was exposed. At this time, it was like she was naked on the streets and everyone could see through her. She felt more awkward than using her original face to face him. But who else can she find other than him? She does not have any friends and colleagues! In the past few years, anyone she had a good rtionship with has almost beenpletely cut off! What should she do? At this time, in the dining room, Cam also put down her cutleries. She sighed slightly and said, "She''s stressed out and in a bad mood. Don''t take it to heart! I notice that she''s also anxious. She''s been paying attention to the news on the Inte for the past two days! Fortunately, there''s news in the entertainment circle every day. The news regarding the concert had covered her scandals, hadn''t it? Just bear with it for a while longer, we are already in a sticky situation, don''t cause more infighting!" "Let''s eat! Don''t kick up a fuss-" It''s driving her crazy! She picked up her fork and took a piece of braised pork for him. "Go and im the insurance tomorrow!" "What?" Her hand trembled, the food that Cam had just picked up fell directly on the table, and the tone of her voice even raised a little. Kieran squinted at her and said impatiently, "What is there to be agitated about iming pension?" Chapter 590 Chapter 590 Kieran scoffed as he ate a mouthful of meat while a hint of despising showed on his face unknowingly as if he was saying, "Making a fuss about nothing!" She was more than agitated. At this moment, Cam''s hand trembled slightly. She put down her fork and wiped the stains on the table. She struggled to calm down as she said,Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. "Haven''t you always disagreed? How can I not be shocked when you say this out of the blue?" She looked at him and hesitated for a moment before saying, "Have you really thought it through? That is our pension!" She spoke indifferently, but her hands under the table were almost twisted into a dough! "Spending without earning won''t work! I''m afraid we won''tst more than three months with five million dors! I am really tired of eating these every day! I can''t borrow money now! Although this insurance is not a lot, it is better than bowing my head to others! Moreover, we can only invest in shares in our current situation! As long as we can get some inside stories, we may have a chance at doubling the capital!" Kieran thought that she was worried when he saw her so into it. So, he said, "Rx! I will not use all of the money in investment! I''ll do fifty-fifty! I have to keep something at least! Besides, as long as the stock is not borrowing money, we will not lose all of it. If it does not work, we can just stop directly to save what we have left! It''s better than being sitting ducks! I have tried with the ount I bought recently, and I have made a profit of ten, twenty thousand dors. After all, it''s better than waiting! The main thing now is that our funds have been frozen and under supervision! The insurance money may also be frozen if we im it! So, we can''t use our own ount. We must prepare another ount in advance!" "Are you old and muddleheaded? Have you forgotten? My dad bought this insurance for us. Back then, it was arge deposit receipt. Now that it has been changed a few times, I''m guessing that only the ID card will work! We aren''t faking our identity, so if we verify it, it will not be a problem! If you have made up your mind, I will call the manager and ask him about the procedure!" With this, Cam also said, "I am not bad at running errands! You can also take this time to study stocks and ways to let Danica re-debut! Her first character must make some sacrifices! By the way, I heard some news two days ago that the well-known director, I think his name is Director Talbot, is shooting something big. I heard that this person is talented but a little perverted, rather timid, and likes to take petty advantages, but he would not go overboard! If it doesn''t work, we can send some gifts. Maybe you can take Danica to meet him? It''s good to at least be familiar with him first!" "Okay, then we''ll do as you say! Later, I''ll ask around! People nowadays are so realistic! They can talk about anything with you, but when ites to money, they will be very stingy! But it is still possible to get some information from them! Ah, Cam, we''ve been married for more than 20 years, haven''t we? I''m only realizing now that the most reliable wife is the one who can apany you through thick and thin!" With thismentation, Kieran wanted to grab Cam''s hand. However, she shook his hand off and took another piece of braised pork for him. "We''re already at such an old age, and now you''re talking about this again. Come on, let''s eat! It''s getting cold! Eat more!" On this night, the atmosphere of the meal was warm, yet a faint confusing strangeness also lingered in the air. On the other side, after eating the longest meal ever, they walked out hand in hand. Alicia''s eyes were full of smiles, on the unfamiliar street, everything was strange, but her heart was still calm. As soon as she turned around, Frederick suddenly pulled her back and asked, "What are you doing?" She fell into his arms. "Going home!" Alicia said with a confused look. He tousled her hair and hugged her tighter as he said, "That''s the north! We''re staying in the south! There are many scenic spots in the north. There are a lot of people during daytime but it''s the direct opposite during the night!" They would just be waiting to get robbed if they go there! They only exited a different door, and she had managed to confuse herself. If she were toe out alone, wouldn''t she get lost? "Huh? Is that so?" She furrowed her brows as she raised her head and looked at the moon in the sky while she pointed to the left and right. Frederick was deeply amused by her silliness in an instant. "Haha, let''s go, little silly. I will sell you off!" She held him with a different hand as Frederick went around to the outer side and protected her inside. She retracted her hand and inserted it into his coat pocket. On the street, the two of them walked forward intimately. It was a chilly early winter night. They did not wander around for too long before walking back to the hotel. When they passed the front of a shopping mall, the noise instantly attracted their attention. Alicia looked up and saw that there seemed to be an activity going on in a huge open space. The crowd was wild, and the host''s impassioned voice could be heard from time to time. "Ah! Oh no! Hang in there! Hang in there!" "Come on! Come on!" ???? Alicia pulled Frederick along and squeezed into the crowd out of curiosity. It turned out to be arge jewelry store doing some marketing activities. The venue was full of couples. The men were running around a pir with the women in their arms. After running back, they even kissed each other overa balloon. Then, they grabbed a red hanging ball in the middle of the square. Some men jumped, some carried the women on their shoulders. Since the ball was dangling in the air, it was obviously not easy to catch. Plus, it would sway as soon as someone touched it, so it was almost impossible to grab it. At this time, the male host''s voice came from the square, "Counting down, ten, nine..." Then there was a "bang"; like the sound of a bell. The timer on the side stopped, and the couples in the field also copsed on the ground, but they all burst intoughter. "Thank you all for supporting Only Love. All participants can get a pair of customized silver essories as souvenirs! In addition, if there is any couple capable of hugging his girlfriend while going around the square, kiss her until the balloon- bursts, and grab the ''Only Love embroidered ball in the air within three minutes, then they can win a worth diamond engagement rin 5120 dors from Only Love! We will be giving out three of these! Firste first serve! Only Love, forever love. If you love her, promise her deep love that will never change for thousands of years like a diamond. You are all wee to enter the store and make your choice. There will always be one that will suit you!" "Next, those who want to participate can continue to sign up. There is already a pair! Our prizes are all genuine. We have certificates to prove! Dear gentlemen, pleasee andpete for the sake of your beautiful woman!" Among the couples on the stage, most of the women were rtively slender, and their eyes were shining. Under the stage, many people were also longing, or they were just joking orining. "Look at you. You are still eating like a pig. How I hope you can lose some weight, I almost cannot carry you anymore!" "Did I ask you to buy it for me? Every time I said I wanted to lose weight, you would take me to a restaurant instead. Am I to me..." "C''mon! You''re disrelishing me just because of that 5000 dors? Let''s break up then! Who cares about you?" "All a bunch of nonsense! Why don''t you go to the gym? You are so weak yet you dare criticize my weight? I''m not even more than fifty kilos! Why don''t you go back and take a look in the mirror? You are short, poor, and not good-looking, you still dream of marrying a fair, rich, and beautiful woman? I deserve so much better! Leave then!" "Don''t be like this! I was just kidding..." Alicia smiled lightly but felt a little sad in her heart. She gradually directed her gaze, filled with admiration, to one side. "Hubby, let''s go and give it a try too!" Chapter 591 Chapter 591 On and off the stage, sensing their surroundings, Alicia suddenly realized how weak a rtionship could be. Sometimes, it was just a matter of one sentence! In the past, they also disrelished each other! Fortunately, the two of them knew when to stop unlike the young man with a greasy face just now. He was not generous, and his condition was probably not that good. Although his voice was not loud, his mouth was full ofints! Love or not, she did not dare to judge, but he sounded full of disgust. Just now, his girlfriend had obviously forborne him and not answered him even though she rolled her eyes at him. However, the man obviously did not know how to read the feelings of others and kept muttering. He was fussier than a woman. The regret of not being able to get the five thousand dors was written all over his face. He sure was petty; he did not take the dignity of a woman seriously at all! If it happened to her, her attitude would probably be the same as that woman''s! Alicia cherished the person in front of her even more as she subconsciously clenched Frederick''s hands tightly! Although there was no such thing as a perfect person,pared to the people around her, Alicia felt that it was worth it even if she was aggrieved for his sake! "You like it?" Frederick looked up and frowned as he thought, "The prize is garbage, I am not motivated at all!" Taking his hand, Alicia could not help butugh and say, "It''s the process that matters!" She was not interested in the prize! This type of couplepetition could improve their chemistry! "Okay..." Frederick reluctantly nodded! Later, Alicia put down her name and contact since they only needed one person''s information. As soon as the two of them got on the stage, the audience roared. "Wow, he''s so handsome!" "What a beautiful woman!" There was a round of apuse, and in an instant, phones were held up in the air. Their gaze met, and their eyes were also full of affection. She knew that he had no problem carrying her. But it was physical exercise after all, and there were obstacles on the stage. She pulled his hand, hooked his neck, and said, "Hubby, it''s just a game. Just take it easy. Don''t hurt yourself..." "Alright..." Even though Fredrick promised, his eyes were fixed on the square. He looked around and calcted quickly in his mind. To him, there was no such thing as "take it easy". Either not put the effort in, or go all out! As soon as the whistle sounded, Frederick lifted Alicia and ran as fast as he could. Just as the balloon lightly touched her lips, she already heard it pop. Before she could even react, the red embroidered ball on the stage was already in Frederick''s hands. In that instant, time seemed to have stopped for three seconds, and then in the next moment, a wave of enthusiastic cheers and apuse rang. "Wow, someone really did it!" "He''s so handsome! He''s so handsome!" Then the host''s excited voice came, "Congrattions to our first couple who sessfully made it through the challenge! Indeed, a beautiful couple, a perfect match. May their love burn passionately and longsting!" "Wow, kiss, kiss..." At the same time, the hostess also walked over with the prize in her hand. When Alicia was still in a state of shock, a morous red rose had been handed to her. The next second, a passionate kiss came, and the surrounding camera shes shed non-stop. When the two of them walked out, there were still all kinds of cheers in their ears. Waving the red rose in her hand, Alicia''s heart was still beating fast. She could not calm down for quite a long time. After getting in the car, she could not help but excitedly hook her arms around Frederick''s neck and peck him twice on his cheeks, "Hubby, you are so great, absolutely amazing!" Why did she feel as if the challenge was like a simple game to him? Frederick squinted and pinched her chin dotingly. He said in an extremely evil voice, "I would be much happier if you said it in a different ce!" Alicia swatted his hand away and rolled her eyes at him, but she was still happy. She sniffed the rose and said, "Hubby, have you practiced it before? How could you run so fast? And how could you grab it so urately? Why couldn''t the others catch it?" Hepleted it all in one go. His speed was so fast that he was in a whole other league. Unfortunately, she only felt the wind whistling in her ears and could not see it. She could imagine how heroic and cool he looked doing the challenge! "Little silly! There are tricks to everything! If you find the knack, you can achieve twice the result with half the effort!" If he were to do the challenge ording to the host''s exnation, of course, it would be slow! The balloon needed to be burst with instantaneous force. Squeezing it was simply a waste of time; there was no way it could be done within a short amount of time! In addition, people could easily be lost in the kiss. This was the reason this task took the longest to aplish! It was a game thatsted less than three minutes. This night, however, Alicia was full of worship and admiration, and even loved him more deeply. However, she did not know that their kiss on the square became a hot topic on the streets as well as a piece of viral news on the Inte... Laramie City''s affairs were handled smoothly. Although Frederick was constantly upied until the early morning, his exhaustion was instantly swept away as soon as he returned to the hotel and saw her sleeping soundly in the bed. Every day, Alicia enjoyed herself and treated it as a vacation. She ate and y, her days were simple yet pleasant. After the business trip, Frederick deliberately stayed one more day, apanied her to go shopping and climb the mountain. They took some photos and bought some gifts. In the evening, they took the ne back to Casterwich City. On their way home, Frederick answered a call informing him about a business meal. Alicia was too tired, and they brought gifts for her brother, so Alicia chose to stay at Nichs''s residence. She thought the gossip would die down after this trip. The moment she arrived at the store, she saw two shop assistants gossiping as they arranged some stuff. Not only did the gossip not die down, but it became more viral. "Say, who on earth do you think Miss Swift likes? Is she going to two-time them? Isn''t she afraid of losing everything in the end?" "Mr. Nick and Mr. Clements are both outstanding men; it would be a difficult decision! If it were me, I wouldn''t know who to decide on either! That''s why people say gossips always follow beauties; it''s troublesome to have too many admirers sometimes! I heard that Mr. Nick and Mr. Clements fought in the past!" "Yeah! News says that Heaven Star Clubhouse is still very popr, vel.ne there''s a line every day! Those rich men sure are foolish. They haven''t a clue that Miss Swift went on vacation!" "You have to admit, Miss Swift is charming! I heard that the man who was experiencing a downfall recently is quite problematic. That Lautner guy had an ambiguous rtionship with his sister-inw. His nephew is actually his son. Not only does he have aplicated rtionship, but he is also corrupted and takes benefits from his business. It was said that his nephew was a bully in the underworld and bullied both men and women. This time it was because he took a fancy to Miss Swift and acted blindly. He offended Mr. Nick and Mr. Clements, so he was ransacked and imprisoned!" "Is it true?" "It got exposed by the 8 forum, aProperty of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. media exposing the inside story! He deserves it. He hit the nail on the head! His consequence was as expected! But Miss Swift is so unlucky. There are rumors on the Inte that she is a b*tch who likes to seduce people! And that Sebastian is also close to Miss Swift, right? At the concert, he got exposed and suffered a great loss. The rest of his life will be torturous..." "How can they me others for their greediness? It''s not Miss Swift who forced them to do these bad things, right? I really look down on this kind of man the most. If something happens, they will only me their ipetence and fault on women!" Chapter 592 Chapter 592 Listening to their whispers, Alicia was still very touched in her heart: At least, there were still people on her side! Standing on the tip of her toes, Alicia even took out a small gift. Kneeling on the ground, Mary and Jamie were cleaning the goods, and pasting the pricebel. "Yes! I feel really bad for Miss Swift. It is not her fault that she''s beautiful. Miss Swift is very kind. It''s the first time I''ve met such a considerate boss!" "Yeah! Not only does she give out our sry on time, she believes in us, and more importantly, does not get angry at all!" "Yes! Maybe Mr. Clements is better. He even dares to steal Mr. Nick''s woman. Moreover, he does not even try to hide the fact that he had brought Miss Swift along with him on a business trip. They even took part in activities and kissed just like an ordinary couple on the streets! That scene is so beautiful! I''m so envious..."N?velDrama.Org holds this content. "Don''t you think Mr. Nick is very pitiful? Honestly, I think Miss Swift shouldn''t be like this. After all, Mr. Nick has not done anything to her, it''s clear that loves her so much. How manly! But Mr. Clements also loves her very much and treats her like a treasure. Moreover, he is handsome, rich, gentle, and considerate. Most importantly, he is reputed in the business world and is admired by people. It''s not wrong for girls to choose the person who can give them a sense of security. Sigh..." Alicia listened to the two of them mutter. They were more disconste and serious about the matter than she was. She squinted her eyes and said in a rough voice, "Jamie, can you have a standpoint?" Who on earth was she supporting? "Of course I do! I..." Support both sides! She raised her voice and suddenly realized something. Both of them stood up immediately, "Miss Swift, you''re back?" Jamie''s face turned pale as she nudged Mary, "Miss Swift, I was just talking nonsense. Please don''t take it to heart! Right?" "Yes! Yes! Miss Swift, we mean no harm! Don''t be angry! We are not loafing on our jobs..." They eagerly waved their hands and exined. Both of them looked a little embarrassed. Alicia smiled and shook the small gift in her hands. "Why would I be angry? Not only have you defended me so much, you even helped me manage the store so well. I can''t be any more grateful! These are Laramie City''s special opal bracelets. One for each of you. It''s said to bring good luck!" After giving it to them, Alicia exined with a smile, "Also, Mr. Nick is my brother and Mr. Clements is my husband. So, you guys don''t have to worry! Sometimes, a fight between men is a sign of friendship, although it can get a little overboard!" "Ah..." The two girls gasped in astonishment, but they also breathed a sigh of relief. "I see! I was wondering why you guys are so harmonious! How can these gossips be so concocting? It''s so easy to misunderstand if you don''t know the full picture!" "Haha, that''s why people would add words like ''appeared'' and ''seemed'' when writing! It is just that we are thinking too much! As long as Miss Swift isn''t angry, that''s fine!" "Wow, this opal is so beautiful! Thank you, Miss Swift, help me put it on!" "By the way, Miss Swift, here are the bills for the past few days, and receipts." "I''m going to restock the goods first! We received orders online." Then, the three of them got to work one after another, and the atmosphere instantly returned to the busyness andughter like before. At this time, in the Clements family mansion, Mrs. Clements tossed the newspaper in her hand. She was so furious that she said, "You good-for- nothing! I am so angry!" When Pa came out with fruits and desserts, she hurried over and said, "Mrs. Clements, what is it now? Why are you still so hot-tempered? Here, drink this to cool down!" As Pa put away the newspaper, she unconsciously lowered her eyes. She quickly rolled it up and moved it to the other side. "Why are you hiding it? I have finished reading it! This good-for-nothing. Tell me, what''s wrong with him? He''d rather choose a girl from a nightclub than those educated women. What''s more, he''s fighting others for this girl. He even took her on a business trip?" She pped the sofa on the other side and roared; she was fuming. "He''s really going to embarrass the Clements family! He actually stole such a woman and even treated her like a treasure? Tell me, do you... think this is how the head of the family should behave?" "No wonder Christian wanted to hand the Clements Group to Mason instead of him! How many assets would be enough for him to splurge?" After pulling out a piece of newspaper, Mrs. Clements narrowed her eyes and threw it again and again. "Look, what are these? Only Love, leather bags worth millions of dors and there is a pile of them. They are all high-end brands. He even brought that vixen on his business trip and all the ces they shopped are high-end areas! She is obviously vain and greedy! They are already doing this in the country. Can you even imagine how much they would spend if they were abroad?!" "No! My good grandson can''t be destroyed by this vixen! Of all people, how could he love a woman from the nightclub? If she was someone innocent without being influenced by the surrounding, it is still understandable. But what kind of person is she? Unclear rtionships with other men?" She got up and spun around on the spot. Mrs. Clements looked like she was going out of the house in a hurry, "Being entangled in affairs with such a woman, the Clements family will be ruined by her!" "Mrs. Clements, where are you going?" "I''m going to settle things with her!" Pa tried tofort her as she seized Mrs. Clements''s arm. "Mrs. Clements, look how anxious you are. You haven''t even figured out what is going on! Master Frederick might just be ying... If you want to go, you can''t be impetuous! Not only will the matter not be settled, but you might also get even angrier! Then, Master Frederick will get upset, and so will you. You raised Master Frederick yourself, I''m sure you know his temperament well! Why don''t you ask first?" Sighing faintly, Mrs. Clements calmed down and slowly sat back down again. "It''s exactly because I know that I''m worried! Back then, with Danica, I was afraid that he would fall..." Grabbing Pa''s hand, Mrs. Clements shook her head and said, "Pa, you also watched him grow up! He loves his mother. Even if his memory is blurred, he longed for the love and warmth of a woman. But he has been hurt too deeply by them so he treated them cold-heartedly. I thought that he finally had a little warmth when he met Alicia. Who knew, such a good girl, God would... In fact, I can understand his pain. I can see how deeply he loved Alicia. He''s probably struggling on for my sake! But how long can I stay alive given my old age? Can I live longer than him? That''s why I want to find a suitable person for him as soon as possible so that he can walk out of misery sooner!" She pounded her knees with a worried and disappointed look. Mrs. Clements sighed heavily and said, "This time, he really seemed to have walked out of misery. But look at what kind of woman he has found. Even if he wants to find a divorced woman with a child, I would not be so angry!" In the past, she never said anything about him flirting with celebrities and lingering in nightclubs because she could see that he never took them seriously! But this time, it was different! Chapter 593 Chapter 593 Not only did he show all kinds of courtesy, he actually went all out for that woman! He had thought highly of his career, but even so, he brought this woman on his business trip. He even went to participate in an activity with her publicly. Although he was starting to live like a normal person, he lost his noble and cold attitude entirely. This kind of change was too unusual! Her eyes were filled with worry. After a while, Mrs. Clements said earnestly, "Pa, I''m not feudalistic nor do I hate the poor and prefer the wealthy. He doesn''t have to find some rich and nobledy. But I''m afraid he will be hurt again! Although Fredrick is my grandson and I have more than one grandson, I raised him myself! He''s even closer than the child I''ve given birth to myself! It is not easy to raise a child! This child has gone through a lot since he was born, I am afraid that he will never be able to stand the harm from a woman again! But look at this woman, what kind of reputation does she have?" As she threw away the newspaper next to her hand, Mrs. Clements flew into a rage again. "Doing inappropriate things, gluttonous,zy, vain, and opportunistic. Why does she have to be in such ces at such a young age? She ys around with men and messes with those unfaithful men! Carrying the family line aside, can such a woman be devoted to him? It is already not bad if she does not burden him and cause him trouble! She''s really out of control. It''s one thing to be clingy during the night, she even wants to follow him on his business trip! You can see for yourself how the news reported, a seducing vixen! I don''t know what is wrong with Frederick. How could such a woman attract his attention? Frederick is really crazy for her!" "No! I can''t let such a woman ruin my grandson!" Impulsively, the olddy stood up again. Pa stretched her arm and stopped her. She took the dessert and put it in her hand. "Mrs. Clements! To solve a problem, we should find out the truth behind it first! If you meet her like this, aren''t you at a disadvantage? In the end, you''ll be used of bullying the young instead. Master Frederick may even get angry at you! How about this, I''ll get someone to investigate this so- called Misty first. You must have a great understanding of yourself and the enemies to win! Why don''t we catch her red-handed? Isn''t Master Frederick just married? There aren''t many people outside who know that it''s a ghost marriage. We can look for her faults. You mustn''t go look for her alone. If you''re not careful, you''ll get retorted. Think about it, those women working in the nightclub will do anything to get what they want." Mrs. Clements had obviously calmed down when she nodded again and again. She drank the sweet soup and said, "That''s right! We must be careful to avoid getting ourselves into trouble! I have to hold my temper. Hurry up and investigate the whereabouts of these two people!" She could not give such a little b*tch any chance, they have to find the right time! In the president''s office of Soaver International, after finishing the work at hand, Frederick made coffee while he called Alicia. "I have another business dinner tonight. President Young of Laramie City ising, I need to greet him! If I had known earlier, we could have stayed at Laramie City for a few more days!" "Yeah, I have a lot going on recently. I may not be able to go back to Promise Garden tonight!" "You still have the nerve to mention Laramie City to me! It''s all because of you, I have been called a vixen now. I do not even dare to meet anyone. Moreover, it is almost impossible to clear my name now! Also, do not mention Promise Garden to me. That time in the car..." Frederick rxed as he listened to Alicia about the things regarding their daily lives and her non-stopints. "Haha, sweetheart, it was quite a while ago, yet you still remember! I also think thatst time, you were quite... next time, we can change a ce, on the mountain, by the coast..."This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. On the other end of the phone, after hearing this, Alicia''s face turned red, and she gnashed her teeth in anger. "Frederick! You pervert! I am hanging up!" What was that hooligan talking about? "Okay, okay, sweetheart, do not be angry, I am wrong, huh? Or..." Frederick was teasing her and he was in a good mood. When he was about to say something, the door was pushed open with a "bang". "Frederick, big...!" Their eyes met in an instant. Chet realized something was off when Frederick red at him. He took two steps back and stammered, "Um, I do not know you... I''m not doing it on purpose!" Who knew that he would make a call and flirt during working hours! Hearing the sound, Alicia restrained her joking mood and said, "Go back to your work! Do not worry about me. Take care of yourself!" "Okay, I''ll call you when I''m free!" After hanging up the phone, Frederick gave him a side-eye and said, "What is it? Why are you in such a hurry?" He turned around, took out another cup, and poured him a cup of coffee. "Frederick, big news!" Seeing that he was on edge, Frederick sat down and pointed to the chair and the coffee. Sitting opposite of him, Chet did not care about how hot the coffee was. He took two sips and said, "Mrs. Randolph absconded with the money!" "What?" The coffee in Frederick''s mouth almost gushed out. His eyes widened in shock as he said, "Absconded with the money? She has run away! Are you talking about Danica''s... Aunt Cam?" That famous and virtuous housewife who seldom left the house? Chet nodded furiously while his eyes were filled with agitation. "With more than 20 million dors! Kieran was so angry that his blood pressure rose and triggered a myocardial infarction. He was sent to the hospital! I just received the news and secretly consulted a lawyer!" Hadn''t the Randolph family gone bankrupt? Where did the moneye from? And Mrs. Randolph absconded with the money. It felt like he was listening to a joke! Just when Frederick was still puzzled, he saw Chet drink two more mouthfuls of coffee, then exined further enthusiastically, "By the way, I asked someone to investigate earlier. The twenty million dors was the insurance money that Kieran''s father bought for his daughter and son-inw when he was still alive! There were originally still two or three years left before they could im it. But a few days ago, she applied for it in advance. She took the money and the interest after the procedures, but her pension was nullified. She even gave the operator some fees to speed things up. The most interesting thing is that because of the bankruptcy, it was saved under someone else''s ount after the money was taken away. Then, Mrs. Randolph secretly transferred it. From the beginning to the end, Kieran only signed the agreement and was kept in the dark. It was said that Mrs. Randolph had disappeared for three days while he was still studying stocks with people! Today, the insurancepany called him to rmend a low price pension share. Only then did he know what really happened, and he was sent to the hospital on the spot. He was resuscitated..." As he said this, he took a copied document and handed it to Frederick. "This is what I just received. Mrs. Randolph has already gone abroad two days ago found it through the facial recognition database. She should be using Frieda Leinster''s identity, and this Frieda is married and has a son! This is a screenshot of the airport, a family of three! Look at this, erge the front part. Although it is covered, we can still see the general appearance. Look at the jade bracelet on her hand! And this, the screenshot of the video that was taken when she went to the insurancepany, the jade bracelet!" Chapter 594 Chapter 594 Comparing the photos, Frederick was also in a trance for two seconds. It was obvious that they were the same person! He flipped through the entire thing. At this time, Chet''s phone beeped, and then he turned on the fax machine and received a few pieces of paper. After reading it, he was even more shocked. He handed it to Frederick andughed. "Frieda and Marcus? Married for ten years?" Frederick murmured in bewilderment. Mrs. Randolph came from a good background, and her maiden name was Fisher. It was said that she was the only daughter of the Fisher family. She and Kieran were a good match in the past. After their marriage, the two families merged their business, and that was how Randolph Group came to be. Their marriage, based on Danica''s age, had been at least thirty years. For a long time, Mrs. Randolph was a good wife and mother who was gentle and virtuous in Frederick''s impression! If she and Frieda were the same person, then she had been married to that Marcus for ten years and had a son who was almost ten years old. What did this mean? This meant that at least ten years ago, she already had another family. Thisdy was very scary! Chet scrolled through his phone and said, "This Marcus is a doctor of a private clinic. ording to the investigation, he lives with his son alone! He is honest but very rich; he has a worth of more than billions of dors! A week ago, he sold two upscale apartments in Casterwich City. These four hundred-metersquare apartments are all upscale estates in the prosperous area and they are worth twenty million! However, his clinic is rented with a monthly rent of fifty thousand dors! This private doctor can actually afford to send his son to a famous private aristocratic school! I heard that he is very talented. Although he opens a private clinic, he has a very good reputation in the medical field. What''s more, he is very low-key, so very few people know that he is rich! The car he uses to take his son is just an old BMW which is less than a million dors!" "Well, it is quite obvious now. Mrs. Randolph definitely helped him over the years. How is it possible for a doctor in his early forties to earn billions of dors? Unless he is working in a hospital like the Vives family branch hospital if not there is no way he could earn that much. But why?" Frederick shook his head and was somewhat confused. "Giving up her prestigious life, bearing infamy just for an ordinary private doctor?" "What else? For love, of course! This also shows that women do not only care solely about money, power, and appearance! On the surface, Kieran is gentlemanly and charming, but it''s hard to say what he is like behind the curtains. Didn''t we find out that Mrs. Castle has some ambiguous rtionship with him? In addition, Danica is the only child of the Randolph family for all these years, and she is a girl. Mrs. Randolph must have suffered some grievances! So the two of them are basically the same! There is always a consequence to everything. I guess Kieran never thought that she would betray him one day!" "Hey, Frederick, this time, things are on a whole other level! I heard that Mrs. Randolph took all the valuable things in their house before she ran away! She must be so angry to the point that she is willing to give up on her own daughter and run away. Not even giving the two of them a chance to survive. She is really vicious! The apple doesn''t fall far from the tree. She was amazing at hiding herself. No wonder Danica hid so well too..." Chet was talking non-stop, the only thing he did not do was jump around. It was only when he felt a cold gaze looking at him that he stopped abruptly. He turned his head and gave two coughs. "Cough, cough..." Oh my, when he got excited, he could not stop! Sure enough, the next second, a cold voice drifted over, "Chet, I think your gossip skills are getting better and better these days!" Once he began gossipping, it would never end! Another thought shed across Frederick''s mind as he lightly tapped his finger. Money and wealth were useless to women. What they wanted was love! At this moment, he was so shocked, but his heart was surging with even more joy. He rejoiced at the fact that she had left him years ago. Now, it seemed that what he lost was actually beneficial. "Hehe..." Chet rubbed the back of his head andughed dryly. He quickly changed the topic and said, "No, no, I am just helping you..." Gossip! After a pause, he restrained the smile on his lips and said, "Frederick, the Randolph Group is not easy to deal with! As the saying goes, a shameless man is invincible! With the current state of the Randolph family in addition to their thick-skinned, I''m afraid..." Chet directed his gaze at Frederick, aze. He had a strong feeling that Danica would not let him go so easily! At this time, what hope did she have other than him? "We will find the appropriate solutions for every problem!" Fredrick picked up the cup of coffee and took a sip. His eyes fell on the paper in front of him. He squinted his eyes dangerously. If she wanted to die, he did not mind digging a grave for her.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. "By the way, did the person who went to the household registration officee back? What about the handwriting? Is there any problem?" "I''ve just contacted them, they are on the way! The handwriting has already been sent to the expert to be examined. As long as it can pass the test, it can basically be used! In just these two days, Sebastian will be finished. I heard that the loan sharks went to their doorstep. Kianna had also run away; she didn''t even bring her son with her! From the looks of it, she only stayed with him because of his money; this woman is timid and selfish. She took the chance to run away when she went grocery shopping!" "Okay. President Young of Laramie City wille over tonight. You''re joining us. Arrange a site inspection tomorrow..." In the following few days, Frederick was extremely busy, and Alicia was also busy dealing with some aftermath. They were so busy that their ns to go back to see Mrs. Clements together had to be put aside at the moment. That day, after finishing her work, Alicia''s phone rang as soon as she picked up the car key. In an instant, her face was full of smiles and her voice was a little sweeter. "Hubby..." The call was from Frederick, who asked her to go to the hotel at night. "Peninsr Hotel? Why do you ask me to stay in the hotel?!" Alicia pouted unhappily. Perhaps because she had a bad experience with hotels, she was not interested in hotels even if it was a presidential suite. Especially if it was not a business trip, she was even more resistant! "I miss you! I have many clients to deal with these days, and I have to go to a club in the evening. It''ll probably be midnight by the time I go back! Sweetheart, why don''t we stay in the Peninsr Hotel tonight? Take it as apanying me? I''ve already booked the room. Later Chet has something to deal with in your area, he''ll give you the room card at the same time! How about 60 try to come back earlier. I should be able togo back and apany you at around 10 o''clock..." Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Hearing that he was going to apany her, Alicia was in a good mood as well. "Oaky! I miss you too..." After hanging up the phone, Alicia could not help but hum a tune. At this time, the Randolph family, Danica received a call from her father and jumped up from the sofa, "What? Peninsr Hotel? You want me to apany a 60-year-old old man?" Chapter 595 Chapter 595 Danica could not believe what she had heard. She was really furious! "What''s wrong with it? Do you think you are still the mistress of the Randolph family? It''s all your mother''s fault! Even having a meal has be a problem to us, but do you still care about these things? It''s rare that Mr. Conley likes you! Don''t you know the rules in the circle?" "Think about it. Who would support someone without any rhyme or reason? Do you really think that you can rise to the top just because you have good talent? The Conley family works in the fashion industry! Don''t you know that soft female shoes are still famous? Their contract with the spokesperson is about to expire! Do you know how rare this opportunity is? Mr. Conley''s ex-wife passed away and he has been single for a long time. Now, he is only in his sixties..." "Just endure it for a little longer, everything will be fine after that" On the other side, Kieran was nagging non-stop. Danica was furious and shouted, "Dad, do you know what you are talking about? I am not even thirty this year! That man is a few years older than you!" Her biological father, how could he ask her to spend time with a man? There was a chill in her bones. Danica''s eyes were also suddenly lit up with a clear hatred. Her fists unconsciously clenched tightly; she was enraged! "We don''t have any other choice. You want to apany the youngsters? Do they want you? It isn''t your first time; who doesn''t know that? What is there to be so hypocritical about? Now, the most urgent thing is to make money! Or, you can bring your d*mned mother back who had taken all of our property which was worth tens of millions of dors, ahem, ahem..." Kieran''s angry voice became hoarse as he was too annoyed and there was a buzz in his ear. Danica mmed the phone and hung up directly. She raised her hand and swept all the cups on the table to the ground. She sank down and pped the pillow on one side, and her tears fell like rain. "Mom, why? Why did you abandon us? Dad, why would you let me do such a thing? Am I that cheap in your heart? Are you really my biological parents? Why..." After having a meal outside and strolling around for a while, Alicia went home to take a few changes of clothes and then she drove to the Peninsr Hotel. Entering the door, she went straight to the luxurious suite at the top floor. Looking at the familiar suit on the back of the chair, her footsteps became light. She walked forward while humming a tune, sniffing lightly, and then she helped him hang up the clothes. It appeared like this ce had be his temporary residence! He must be very busy thesest two days! This location was indeed not close to their residence! After looking around, she took out all the pastries, fruits, and snacks that she had bought on the way. She stretched her body after using her tablet and ate a little. She then entered the bathroom. She brought toiletries with her and took a quick shower. As soon as she walked out, she heard a doorbell ringing clearly. Subconsciously, she looked up and nced at the time. Five minutes past ten? The waiter would note at this time right? Was he back? She put on the heavy bathrobe and walked to the door while wiping her hair. She looked out of the peephole and saw the corner of a dark blue coat. She saw a waiter holding a te passing by. Thinking that it was not someone dangerous, she opened the door. Suddenly, a delicate voice spoke. "Mr. Clements." In the next second, there was a sudden change, "Who are you?" After removing the towel, Alicia saw clearly that it was a beautiful young woman standing in front of her. The woman was wearing a white dress, elegant and beautiful. At this time, she was wearing a loose, dark blue, long fur coat, which was quite dignified and exquisite. However, her face fell a little as she was either in shock or angry. Even so, the woman still looked quite noble, wearing branded goods and beautiful make-up, as if she just came back from an event! A burst of sultry smell came, and faintly, Alicia smelled a unique scent as if it was from patchouli which was a little spicy, vaguely revealing a special smell of ck currant and pepper! Opium, a famous Yves Saint Laurent perfume! Opium, the calming flower scent and fragrance was extraordinary. A type of famous perfume as special as its name. She applied this Opium perfume onto her body which was a little out of ce whenpared to her decent attire. Anyone could see through her motive which was very obvious. At this time, when Alicia looked at that woman again, she found that every part of her body was well-dressed. Her makeup was light and elegant, but her lips were red and moist. Her long dress made her look slim, highlighting her upper body in good shape, especially that faint cleavage. It was really more eye-catching than exposing her entire body! When she saw the clothes on her body were hanging over her shoulders, and the transparent choker on her neck, almost without looking, she could guess that this attire is very sexy! The woman looked at Alicia as if she was an enemy. She was very jealous. With a re, Alicia could guess almost everything. That woman must be one of his admirers! Alicia thought she could just deny it but at that very moment where she opened her red lips, she changed her mind. "Shouldn''t I be the one to ask you this question?" She folded her arms in front of her chest. Her voice was calm and her posture was arrogant and casual. Not only did she not deny that the suite was Frederick''s, but she deliberately squeezed her chest to show a deeper cleavage.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. At first, the fact that she came out of the suite was enough to make her jealous. However when the woman saw her attire again, she became even more infuriated. She red at her angrily and poked her head into the suite, speaking furiously, "Oh, I see You''re the shameless vixen, Misty, aren''t you? You are such a disgusting woman. You must have used some crooked ways to get in! Don''t you have any dignity?" "Don''t you know that he''s married? I''m his wife, Regina rk. Don''t pester him anymore! He''s just ying with you. I''m the one he likes! Get out of here!" At first, Regina tried to control her voice. However, as she looked around a few times, she realized that there seemed to be no one in the suite. She became bold and wanted to go inside while she was talking. Alicia reached out her hand and stopped her. Then, she chuckled and said, "Miss rk, could you please prepare some drafts first before you lie next time? Frederick seems to be with me everyday recently. Ah, he even helps me massage my back. Don''t you know that men like vixens? He just likes someone like me. He even calls me a little fairy every time! You proimed yourself to be Frederick''s wife but there is nothing you can do even if you used ten bottles of that perfume you have applied! You''d better leave now! Don''t make a fool of yourself here!" How dare she try to steal her husband from her? She should not be treated as a pushover! Alicia turned around and was about to walk back. Suddenly, Regina wanted to p her in the face. "Misty! You b*tch!" Alicia staggered and closed her eyes instinctively. In the next second, with a p sound, she did not feel the pain she expected. When she opened her eyes, she saw Frederick blocking her, while Regina was lying on the ground. Her clothes slipped down and her beautiful back could be seen. At this time, there was a clear handprint on her cheek. "Get out! If you darey a finger on her again, I will kill you!" Before Alicia realized what had happened, she could hear a mming sound, and she was dragged into the suite... Chapter 596 Chapter 596 Pulling her to the edge of the bed, Frederick went forward to check her. He touched her face with his hand and asked, "Are you hurt anywhere?" Shaking her head, Alicia was still a little confused. Not only did he hit a woman, but he was really fierce too. He thought that she was frightened by that woman but he didn''t know that it was him. He suddenly thought of Danica, who was soft on the outside but dark on the inside. He could not help but hug Alicia. "Be more fierce in the future! No matter who bullies you, just beat them back! I''ll be responsible fortheir condition!" He did not want her to get hurt! She arched in front of him and narrowed her eyes with a smile, "Hubby, I''m not that weak. Even if you didn''t do anything just now, I would have fought back! After all, she was going to steal my husband from me!" She hooked her arm around his neck with all her strength and said, "From now on, whoever thinks about my husband, I will not go easy on them!" She also wanted to protect the person she loved! She would not let go so easily! He felt a little relieved after rubbing her forehead. He said, "That''s more like it!" He only wanted her to be fine! Looking at his tired face, his whole body was tense and stiff. She went behind him, and massaged his shoulders. They exchanged nces, and both of their restless hearts seemed to be calm in an instant.N?velDrama.Org holds this content. After taking a bath, the two of them went to bed early. They were just hugging each other but it was the warmest night... In the following two days, Alicia had to cooperate with him to live in the Peninsr Hotel. On this day, when it just got dark, she got the news regarding the insurance, so she rushed to the Peninsr Hotel. As soon as she entered through the door, Frederick arrived soon after. "Hubby, have you finished the job? Can I go to the Superpany to file a report? Can we use Sebastian who was attempting to cheat?" She pulled his arm anxiously, her voice was clearly nervous. His sleeve was forcefully grabbed by her, leaving behind a string of creases. He assisted her to a ce to have a sit. Then, he stroked her beautiful hair tofort her. Looking at his actions, her heart suddenly thumped, and suddenly she had a bad feeling. "Ally, things are... a little different! You have to be mentally prepared!" "Is it difficult to forge it? Did it fail? Or did Sebastian take the money? It doesn''t matter. Just say it! I can bear anything!" Shaking his head, he still took out her notebook from the briefcase, "Take a look!" "What should I look at?" Confused, Alicia subconsciously flipped through it and saw a letter falling out. At that moment, she was shocked to realize that the leather on the back of the notebook was open, and there were some traces of glue on the edge. With a slight movement, there were still some traces of fainted ink. As she pressed it she could feel a gap as if something was hidden in the leather and was taken out. Looking at the traces of the slight bumps andparing it with the letter folded into a heart shape in her hand, she instantly realized something. Putting down the notebook, she opened up the paper. Aunt Freya''s notes! [My dear Ally: By the time you see this letter, it''s highly likely that I will no longer be in this world...] Seeing the first sentence, Alicia instantly burst into tears. "Is this Aunt Freya''s letter that she left behind after she dies?" She unconsciously looked up with tears in her eyes. Frederick gently nodded, and then her eyes slowly fell back on the letter. [I did not expect that God would let me meet you in myst moments! In this world, my sister was the only family I had! I had no regrets when I knew that you were living harmoniously with your family! Money is not that important. Love and marriage are things you cannot force. Take your time! Even though my sister is facing a lot of hardships, she was still better off than me! I was vegetarian and prayed all the time, but I had never been calm. Life was nothing better than death, and it was torment everyday! I sacrificed 20 years of my life for a man. My youth, body, health, and even my life, I gave it all to that man - Sebastian. I sacrificed everything for him, but in the end, even he betrayed me. I hated him, I really despised him, but did not have the ability to get justice for myself, not even the property when we divorced. It was not divided evenly; Sebastian did not mention wanting to divorce me. He was afraid of retribution, so he had an affair and did not dare to force me. I would not divorce him. However, I knew that no matter whether I was alive or dead, I managed to live frugally for 20 years. Despite this, everything I did was in vain, and benefited others in return.] [I refuse to ept it! I hate him! I wanted to destroy all of this, but I did not have the ability to do so! Until one day, I met you. I met the man by your side from the Dorsett Residences, who really treasures you! This world is all about power and money! If I want to destroy a big shot, I need someone even more powerful! Ally, I''m sorry. Forgive me for making use of you! I know you are a kind girl, and I know even better that every woman or anyone who is kind enough will sympathize with my experience. Therefore, I designed and repeated those experiences in my life. I repeatedly invited Sebastian and Kianna toe over. I deliberately provoked conflicts, and let them bully me. I aroused the indignation in you but prevented it from exploding, because I was waiting for thest opportunity!] [I chose to end my life, I chose to bepletely liberated, I chose to use my own ''death'' as an inspiration to brew thest opportunity for you to fight with our enemy... I do not know if you will avenge me, but you, the people around you gave me thest hope! Sebastian is too rich; he has enough money to settle a lot of things and has a lot of chances to escape from anything! I really have nothing up my sleeves! I always thought that could only pray for justice in the next life, but I did not expect there would be another chance! chose to end my life with fire, hoping that fire can burn away all this resentment, so that in the next life, I can be clean and no longer be involved! At the same time, I also hope that this seemingly unexpected death that I caused by myself can alert you. Do not repeat what I did. Do not sacrifice yourself entirely just for a man. I have fallen to this day, helpless, abandoned due to my old age where no one would ever care about me, and I even lost the ability to bear children. It is all my fault. Ally, I''m too weary to continue to live! Forgive my selfishness for taking advantage of you; do not me me. I still love you! I will give you half a year''s time. After that, someone will tell you the existence of this letter, or maybe you will see it in advance... No matter if you really did something for me, or seek justice for me, I hope that when you read this letter, you will not me me. Just put everything down and live a good life. Thest ount is my life savings. I will leave it to you in case you need it. I used your ID to open it for you. The password is your birthday plus mine. Ally, remember, to love someone, you must first love yourself! I hope that my tragedy will be a warning that will eventually lead you to happiness! You are young and beautiful. You still have the opportunity to choose, and you know the importance of morality. You are smarter than me. As long as you do not take the wrong path, you will be happy! I will look at you from the sky and bless you! ] Chapter 597 Chapter 597 Clutching onto the notebook in her hands, Alicia burst into tears as she sobbed, "Aunt Freya, sob..." "Why? Why would she punish herself for the mistakes others have made? Why would she end her life?" She thought. She whined as her heart ached even more. How strong was her hatred for her to leave them in such a decisive way? Frederick held her tightly in his arms. Without saying a word, he bent down his head and gave her a gentle kiss on the forehead. "Is this all real, Hubby? Did Aunt Freya really kill herself? I never thought that something wasn''t right when she asked me to run some errands out of the blue, but now I see. No wonder she prepared a table full of food and had a heart-to-heart talk with me. I couldn''t forget the push that she gave me when I tried to rescue her during the fire! Instead, she was running towards the fire! She didn''t want to hurt me... And that''s why she tried so hard to get me out of the house..." "Oh, Aunt Freya... She''s dead now. She killed herself just for a scumbag..." She wept miserably. Alicia came to an absolute point of breaking down as she cried her eyes out in grief. In the end, she sobbed herself to sleep in Frederick''s arms. That very night was a toss-and-turn sort of night for her, strangled by endless nightmares. She groaned and whined, heartbroken, from time to time throughout her sleep. In her dreams, there was fighting and screaming, as though a drowning person was struggling in torment and pain. At the crack of dawn, Frederick was again awakened by the swing of a hand. Her aggravated frown caught his gaze at the very moment he opened his foggy eyes. She wrapped herself up like a shrimp, stiffly struggling, as if she was making every effort to break the cage that she''d been bound by. He nestled her in his arms from the side, just like wheedling an insecure baby to peace. Gently, he patted her at the side of her back to ease her pain. Bit-by-bit, her struggling was gradually soothed. A gentle smile then appeared at the corner of his lips as Frederick fiddled with a strand of her hair by the ear. The gaze in his eyes appeared to get stagnant, seemingly being captivated by a powerful source of maic energy.N?velDrama.Org holds this content. As Alicia looked up at him, what she saw was something that set her mind at ease. Below the long, archly curvedshes blinked a pair of dazzling half-squinted eyes. She wrapped her fair smooth arms around his neck as she threw herself onto his chest, speaking in a shy and bashful tone, "Good morning, Hubby." The atmosphere in the room bloomed into a storm of erotic intimacy with a romantically passionate kiss dropping at the very moment. The scene moved to the Clements family home, where Mrs. Clements just came back from her usual morning stroll. She saw that Pa and the butler were whispering at the end of the corridor. Levi, the butler, was anxiously rubbing his hands, speaking with an obvious sense of hesitation, "Do we have to inform Mrs. Clements about this? At such a time so early in the morning?" "And what were you up tost night? Haven''t you noticed anything fishy, especially when Master Frederick has already stayed in the hotel for days!" Pa eximed as she rolled her eyes at Levi grudgingly. He should have said sost night. How were they supposed to catch them red-handed so early in the morning? "Although you asked me to keep an eye on Master Frederick, you didn''t mention it to be done intentionally, did you? I don''t think that woman will be at the hotel everyday. Even if she went there, that doesn''t mean that she will be staying overnight too! What if they left way before we got there? Plus, it was tenst night when I received the call. Mrs. Clements was already asleep in bed. Was I supposed to wake the poordy up and head to the hotel to catch them in bed?" It was Master Frederick who paid for his sry! Even though he did specifically instruct them to obey Mrs. Clements'' orders as long as she doesn''t get upset. "Geez, this woman really went beyond limits! She doesn''t even look at who she is. To my surprise, she had absolutely no shame to be present at the hotel. Don''t you tell me that she''s dangling Master Frederick... Is she!" "What do you think then? Women who go to nightclubs are practically gold-diggers. I don''t see which of them aren''t like leeches, hanging around and asking for money! But then again, Master Frederick doesn''t seem to be someone she can pester with, right! s... Just like what we always say, don''t wash your dirty linen in public... So, do we really have to inform Mrs. Clements about this?" Levi was in a dilemma with the need to please everyone in the room. "Am I not trying to figure this out now? It''d be a bother to Mrs. Clements if we ever told her about it. She might touch on this matter sooner orter! On the flip side, things might get ugly with Master Frederick if we tell her now. After all, the Peninsr Hotel is regrly crowded with hotel guests and people are watching! Gosh... Why would Master Frederick get himself involved with such a nondescript woman?" "No... Don''t even mention it! One of the observers said this woman is a beauty that eyes can''t deny! I''ve heard that she''s an independent woman who owns a business, drives fancy cars, and even lives in her own apartment. She doesn''t seem like a person who runs short of cash. Dancing was probably a hobby to kill time. Not only that, she calls off any socializing with strangers. For the most part, she rejected all the customers! I''ve even heard gossip saying she was in a rtionship with Mr. Nick! But some say they aren''t. Oh right, rumors also said that there was once when Mr. Clements got into a fight with Mr. Nick because of her! But the trio is now in good condition. Mr. Clements does sometimes hang out at Heaven Star Clubhouse to support the business too! So... It might not be as complicated as we see now..." Standing by the side of the flower bed, Candice burst out in anger as she overheard their choppy conversation. "This... This isn''tplicated, you are saying? Now let me tell you, this is terribly serious! What''s so great about this woman who gets Frederick to stay in a hotel rather than his own home? She''s just another woman who knows nothing but seducing men! And how could both of you try to hide such a big mess from me! Goodness, staying in the hotel instead ofing home? This young woman is aplete prodigal who knows nothing other than enjoying a greedy and selfish life! It''s now or never! We must head over to the hotel now! I''d really like to see how much of a beauty she is! Call up the reporters! I want to expose the hideous act this shameless woman has done!" Things had gonepletely upside down! Frederick''s obsession with this woman must not be left unresolved! She couldn''t be here forever for her son, and when the time came for her, his life would be thoroughly ruined by this woman! Driven furious by this matter, Candice moved like a cheetah to her room and got herself changed. She then dashed off briskly without a single word and headed straight to the Peninsr Hotel. The Clements family raised a furor as soon as they reached the hotel entrance. None of the hotel attendants were brave enough to stop Candice, especially when she''s engulfed with rage. The receptionist soon handed over Frederick''s spare room card and led her to his room. Back in the hotel room. The love birds were engaging in sweet talk on the bed after taking a hot steamy bath. Alicia gave Frederick a hard pinch when he reached out his hands and fondled her body. "Stop it, Hubby, I am feeling exhausted... And since Aunt Freya''s death was caused by herself, can you apany me to her funeralter today? It would be a great relief to me!" With her aunt being brought up in the conversation, her expression became sorrowful. "Do you think we will bump into that jerk? I feel sorry for my poor Aunt Freya... She had worked so hard her whole life... And this is how things ended up for her!" Knowing that Alicia was feeling depressed at this moment, Frederick silently brushed her hair as he gently nodded in agreement, "Perhaps we wouldn''t be two worlds apart if Aunt Freya handled it in another way. I''ll definitely get her the justice that she deserved!" Those who were pitiful must have a cause for having sunk to their low! But it was her aunt whom they were talking about. It was a hard line for him to say it out to her without feeling guilt in him. Freya''s well-nned ending of her life had almost ruined his marriage in some way. Alicia seemed to read his thoughts as they shared a nce with each other. She touched his chin with her hands. "You know what, Hubby. We wouldn''t be here to appreciate this undying love of ours if all of these never happened. Also, I wouldn''t know that this proud and arrogant Mr. Clements lying in front here would have such strong affection towards me!" All the struggles and hardships were worth it, even though it wasn''t easy at all. And for most, she was grateful for what she had now! A smile slipped through the edge of his lips. Leaning against her forehead, he slowly dropped an amorous kiss. It was a kiss that spoke of the cherish andment they both shared. As the fondness blossomed between the duo, there came a sudden loud m from the outside... Chapter 598 Chapter 598 Both of them were frightened out of their wits as the distinct sound of heavy footsteps smashed in. It was an instantaneous gentlemanly act for Frederick to cover the naked Alicia with the nket. As he tried to grab his pajamas, the duo was instantly hit by a sh of blinding light. In a split second, he shouted furiously in anger. "What are you all doing in here!?" He instinctively lowered his head as he raised his hands to cover his eyes from the stark light. It was the moment when Candice walked through the front crowd with a disastrously topsy-turvy scene falling before her very eyes. As she flounced into the room, she snapped out, for she had never been more sure to teach them a lesson! "What do you think I''m here for? No one will speak up for Alicia if it''s not me! Ingratitudees for you but not for me, young man! Oh my goodness, this is all my fault. I could have stopped this vixen from seducing you before it''s toote! "I have to say, I''m already one foot in the grave, up in years to watch your back for any longer! And clearly, I have no say in your decisions! However, I can''t leave things unresolved when it isn''t right! In all conscience, I''ve got to set things right, no matter if Alicia is dead or alive!" "Poor Alicia! She was such a sweetheart to look after me night and day when I was ill. She looked like a skeleton during those sleepless nights, and don''t forget, she nearly lost her life to save yours! Why can''t you see past the end of your nose and start appreciating her as your wife! This isn''t how a newly-wed man should act! I would be so ashamed even after death if I do nothing about this now, Frederick! Candice teared up as shbacks of Alicia came to her mind. "Look at yourself, Frederick. You''repletely lured by this vixen! Even if it causes me to lose the Clements family''s reputation, this vixen who is hiding under the nkets should be given a rap on the knuckles! Frederick was obviously stunned when he saw his grandmother stomping into the room. On the other hand, an enraged Candice rushed to the bed before anyone realized, "Grandma, wait!" At full tilt, Frederick kept Alicia hidden behind him and he mumbled anxiously, "Grandma, it''s..." It''s Alicia! "How dare you try to defend her!? After so many years of proper education, I''ve really raised you for nothing!" Utterly disappointed with him protecting the woman on the bed, Candice was struck by a feeling of dizziness. Frederick gave her a hand before she fell to the ground. "Grandma..." "Don''t you dare call me your grandmother!" Candice yelled with anger as she flung off Frederick''s hand. It was time when the blinding shlights of photography came into the scene. Federick was totally speechless as he shouted, "Stop shooting! Don''t try to mess with me here!" A thunder- like shout dropped in the room and everything went intoplete silence. Under the nket was an embarrassed yet touched Alicia, trying her best to get herself properly dressed in her pajamas. She wrapped herself tightly with the corner of the nket, and little by little, she wormed out half of her head from beneath the nket. It was then that she swiftly swept her gaze across the room and looked in the direction of Candice. She awkwardly murmured. "Grandma, it''s me..." After all, there was a swarm of people in the room when she wasn''t in her most presentable state. She bashfully moved behind Frederick before any wardrobe malfunctions happened. "Ah!" Pa was the first to get a grasp of it, "Miss n... Mistress!"This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. ''Miss nchard'' was at the tip of her tongue. After all, she was an educated person. She could handle any situation naturally despite the bolt in the blue. However, it was toote for her to make up for it this time. In an instant, it was like a bomb falling from the sky. Everyone was breathing heavily with much curiosity, "Huh!?" Chet hurriedly rushed to the hotel room as soon as he got a message from Levi. He couldn''t get his head on straight with what he saw. "What''s going on? Is that Miss nchard?" "Aren''t they legally married as husband and wife? Ah, yes... Did we make a mistake on this? Gosh, I have literally broadcasted them to the media! What should we do now? Are we getting into trouble?" "Who on earth is she for real?" The room was filled with chattering voices but it became much quieter than before. Frederick took a nce around with cold eyes and he yelled furiously. "What are you all still doing here? Get out of this room now! Are you waiting for mywyer''s letter?" "I''m really sorry, Mr. Clements!" "Geez, let''s get out of here right now!" Everyone left the room at once. As they came to their senses, Chet promptly hinted at Pa by a wink and said, "Mrs. Clements, let''s make a move and talk about it outside." After everyone was dispersed from the scene, Chet gave a quick look into the room. He politely closed the door after making sure things were alright. Frederick realised that the bottom of ine his body was stiffly frozen. He was only able to examine the mess in the room with the corner of his eye. Anger was running through his body. He turned around to see a curled up Alicia. Combing her silky hair with her hands, he sighed helplessly, "Are you alright?" It had been a hectic schedule for him the past few days. No one would have seen that Candice would get him into such trouble! He would have given her a call to rify things if he knew this wasing! "You must be extremely frightened, aren''t you? There must be some misunderstandings with Grandma, so don''t take it personally, alright? It''s all my fault..." Frederick held Alicia closely as he pulled up the nket around her to calm her down. To be honest, it was embarrassing to be in those situations. However, more to it was a heart of appreciation and gratitude, especially with Candice''s speech that defended a te'' Alicia! She was deeply touched by it. Once again, she felt that her love for Candice and Frederick was worth it. This meant a great deal to her compared to the first time when they met. It did not end well with his hatred and the mockeries in Sino resentment. It was a helpless moment that showed a world of difference from now! Content "Of course not! You wouldn''t leave me be anyway, not to mention Grandma, she really cares for me! And I am really grateful forthat! Now, hurry up and put on your clothes, there is a crowd of people waiting outside! There was a sense of ambiguous romance radiated in the air. After all, the love birds did just get out of the shower! Alicia would be really embarrassed to face everyone if they forced into the hotel room half an hour earlier! "Mhm..." Frederick got onto his feet, put on his pajamas, and locked the door before getting Alicia some clothes. He guarded her dearly by her side, making sure that she had everything dressed before he did his proper change. He turned around to her back and zipped up her dress for her. He gently held her hand as she got out of bed after she waspletely dressed up. After a detail- checking through her attire, he wrapped her tightly with his very own coat and gave her a soft pinch on her rosy cheeks. He held her hands and spoke. e §ï§ä "You don''t have to be shy. We are husband and wife, and that''s normal!" He kissed her on the back of her hand as he smiled faintly, "I love you no matter what happens, and there''s nothing to hide from anyone!" She gave him a stare and pinched him fiercely, "I''m not as thick-skinned as you are, Frederick! Let''s solve what''s before us now! He really has no shame! At a split second, he opened the door and pulled her with him out of the room. She tilted her head downwards and rolled her eyes. By the time they got to the hall, the outsiders had already been dispersed by Chet. By the sofa sat Candice, feelingpletely confused and surprised by what happened earlier... Chapter 599 Chapter 599 The conversation between Chet and Candice caught Frederick''s eye the minute he stepped out of the hotel room. He looked over at them while he moved towards the door with Pa and the others. He pulled Alicia forwards before they took a seat. As soon as they sat down, Candice gave him a nted gaze and asked with a guilty yet ttering tone like a deted ball. "My dear Frederick, is she really Ally?" "She looks rather ravishing after a haircut! Oh my... My granddaughter-inw is truly a beauty!" "It''s true, you''ve really changed dramatically! There''s really a distinct difference... You honestly can''t me an olddy like me! I''m getting older and my vision is dim-sighted... Well, you could''ve told me earlier!" Candice muttered to herself with an obvious sense of guilt. Chet had given her a brief exnation earlier, but she was probably overwhelmed with her own thoughts at that moment and none of it went into her mind. It was at that very second she realized that she had made a mistake! Frederick gave her a long and bitter look as a response to her words. "Pfft" Alicia couldn''t help but chuckle. She turned towards Candice and greeted her, "It''s been a while since Ist saw you, Grandma. I''ve missed you so much!" Candice''s eyes were flushed red as soon as she heard this familiar voice, "Oh Ally, you''re still alive! I mean... Of course you are! Promise me that you''ll take care of yourself from now on, all right?" She extended her hands towards Alicia, who moved a few seats closer to her grandmother-inw on the sofa. As she held her hands, both of them released deep breaths. "Thank God, my prayers have been answered! You look slimmer, Ally, and you too, Frederick! I''m genuinely d that everyone is fine..." "I''m deeply sorry for worrying you this much, Grandma!" Alicia knew that Candice was merely worried about her grandson, but her hard work paid off with such great concern that came from her grandmother-inw, and that meant everything to her. The duo continued with their tittle-tattle and they both teared up again shortly after. Watching them from aside, Frederick simply remained quiet. It was only when both of them had regained their calmness that he finally spoke up. "Grandma, who gave you this silly idea? It''s fine to pay us a visit, but did you really have to call the reporters too? Besides, hasn''t my reputation been ruined far enough? Would my grandmother honestly do that?" "Hmph!" Candice eximed coldly as she turned around. "Would you even be aware if I didn''t make a big fuss out of it? Aren''t you afraid of following the Rudolph family''s footsteps since you''re so close to random women? Haven''t you heard that men are d*mned to be in the wrong business, just as women are condemned to marry the wrong person?! How would I not be worried about you if you''re staying in a hotel when you own so many properties?" "Don''t judge a book by its cover! Any hotel that''s decent or luxurious is usually messed up on the inside with all the customers'' attitudes. What were you even thinking?! To spend the night here alone is fine, but why did you drag Ally along? Moreover, you''ve been staying here for half a month! You cold-hearted young man, were you nning to keep this a secret from me?" In an instant, she simmered down as Alicia held her hand. "Fortunately, I came here to clear things up. Otherwise, I''d be tortured to death with my little insecure and hesitative heart! Don''t worry, I won''t be meddling in your affairs anytime soon, be it a business trip or your hotel getaways!" Seeing that his grandmother was actually worried for him, he immediately swallowed his words back. Once everything was tidied up, the three of them had ate but lovely reunion dinner together before Frederick and Alicia drove his grandmother home. On the other side, Danica had woken up early and was preparing for her audition. She missed her lunch due to the day''s hectic schedule and even rushed to multiple ces in one go. Arge-scale production was set up at the front while countless candidates had li up for the audition. She waspletely lost as she was caught in the audition''s overwhelming atmosphere. She wasn''t aware that the audition had ended even after she came out from the audition room. She felt a sense ofpetitiveness and a deep pressure that she had never experienced before. Content belongs to She was exhausted from her entire day of hustle and bustle for her audition. She even had to pay another studio a visitter at four o''clock. It was the same for this other studio, she had to wait in line for her turn as familiar faces from the previous audition passed by her. Right then, she was very excited as she looked at her ticket number. "Number 6! I''m finally not getting that unlucky number 4 anymore!" The shbacks of her tragic experiences with those makeup artists were distressing. There were some breath-choking moments where she was utterly disgusted by the makeup they did for her. "Could you act more professional? Don''t look at me, face the camera! Don''t you know we''re already on air?! Geez, get your head into the show! How did you even pass the first audition?" "Are you sure you''re twenty-two this year? You look like someone who''s in their thirties, just take a look at your own sagging skin!" "My goodness, don''t you know you look ugly? Seriously, at this point, anyone could be a star! Youngdy, you aren''t fit to be in this industry. Next, please!" "That''s all for today! Pleasee over earlier next time for those who are lining up at the back!" Danica''s eyes inadvertently turned towards her dry and thin hands as she fell into deep thoughts. "Am I really that hard to look at?" At this moment, the mirror slightly wobbled and Danica noticed two young beauties with tight and youthful skin who passed by. Unwittingly, she covered herself and lowered her head. All of a sudden, aughing voice came from the side, "Hey, do you think they''ll ever notice that I''m actually just sixteen this year? Would I honestly be disqualified for this?"Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. "Of course not! They didn''t specify the requirements on the advertisement that the leading role had to be an adult! Plus, we skipped school for this audition! We mustn''t go back empty-handed! It''ll be a quick buck for us if we got through the audition! Besides, it shouldn''t be tough to get a legal guardian to apany us! Would any of our parents say no when ites to money?" "That''s true! Apart from that, aren''t they fond of youngsters in this industry? Lilian and the others even spent the night out for this!" "Exactly, we should definitely get ourselves into thick prominent makeup! After all, this is an established mediapany! It should be legit with such a big announcement on their job vacancy. I''m certain we came to the right ce." Danica''s heart dropped to her stomach as she overheard their muttering conversation, "They aren''t even eighteen yet?" "Is this industry really thatpetitive these days? Time really makes it inevitable for the younger generations to take over the industry!" She thought to herself. She was uncertain whether her time was over or not for a woman of her age. In an instant, her mood sank to the bottom, and a gloomy and resentful look appeared on her face. Shortly, it was her turn for the audition. Danica went into the room with an obscure feeling despite the fact that there wasn''t a big crowd of applicants at this audition. Before the official beginning of the audition, she started losing faith in herself. When her time came, she casually sang a song for her audition program. As she ended her performance with thest note, there were echoes of whispers that came from the table of judges. Right then, Danica realized that the judges were having a serious discussion regarding her performance. Unlike her previous auditions, the judges seemed to be fond of her singing this time around. "Could it be... Is this it?" It was at this moment that she was greatly caught up with frustration and regrets. She would have done her best if she knew that this would happen! All she could do was to clench her fist and bow with her brightest smile. As expected, the assistant came to Danica before she could even warm up her chair. "Good job, Miss Turner. Our director is impressed by your brilliant performance. Would it be convenient for you to discuss further matters now?" "Yes, of course! Thank you for this opportunity!" The assistant led her into the hall. It was then that a shadowy figure passed by with a breeze that swiped across their faces. At that moment, Danica had a bad feeling in her that arose from the bottom of her stomach... Chapter 600 Chapter 600 As expected, the director''s assistant came back a few minutester with the most predictable reply, "My deepest apologies, Miss Turner, the investor of this project has rmended his girlfriend for the lead role, so..." The assistant then waved a universal ''You know what I mean'' hand gesture. His actions and words were executed in a calm demeanor as if it was a typical situation that he had to deal with everyday. Not a single proper apology came out of his mouth either! Despite the fact that her heart was boiling with rage, there was nothing else Danica could''ve done. She merely gave a polite smile and said, "Don''t worry about it, I hope well be able to work with each other next time! Goodbye!" It was nothing more than a courteous greeting. However this time, she left without the usual handshake etiquette that she would''ve done for most auditions. Being mentally tortured and frustrated throughout the day, she felt thoroughly exhausted from inside out as she came to realize the brutal truth of being a part of that society! As she made her departure, a sense of hatred and contempt began to pile up deep inside her heart. Danica gritted her teeth as she angrily said, "Why? Do I really have no other choice but to give in?" Back then, money was the solution for all her problems! Yet now, it was way different. Did she really have to use her body to get what she wanted? At this point, there was no turning back for her. It was simply impossible to erase her humiliating past, not to mention her aging body and broken heart. Was there really no way to start things over, was this the ultimate path that she would''ve ended up in?Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. Outside the door rested a tormented Danica whoid herself on a row of resting chairs. She randomly scrolled through her phone as a family photo popped up on her screen, bringing her into an ache of reminiscence. "Where are you now, Mom? Why did you leave me and Dad without a single word? Why did you leave with all the money that we had?" She nearly tore her hair out in the midst of her anger. It was somewhat unbelievable for her, as if all of these were just a dream, Wasn''t she her mother''s sweetheart, her only precious daughter? How could such a loving and gentle mother abandon her own daughter like that? As she fell into agony, a ''click-ck'' sound was then heard by her. Danica looked up and saw a stiff-looking woman dressed in a charmingly red top. Her full-bosomed body indicated her wealth; it was obvious that she was a masterpiece who had undergone stic surgery with that pretty face. She was definitely much older than her appearance! Shortly after, the assistant whom she had met earlier emerged out of nowhere. He gave his best attitude and brightest smile to wee the morously dressed woman. A wider smirk then came through the edge of her lips. This industry was clearly unfair and it couldn''t have been any worse! She obviously didn''t have any better traits topete with the others in the audition room! Despite being the only one that stood out from the crowd of candidates, Danica had no choice but to allow this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to slip through her fingers. It was the toughest moment for her to bring herself back to her feet; it was as though a thousand pound weight was ced upon her. After pressing the elevator''s button, she hopelessly looked as the elevator opened and closed before she entered it. Right then, two pretty girls came dashing through the door just before it closed. One of the girls had a phone in her hand as they giggled, "Wow, he''s so handsome! They''re perfect together!" "Oh, the woman from the club that Mr. Clements was obsessed over is actually his wife! No wonder she was addressed as Misty Swift; she''s indeed an enigma! Mr. Clements is so romantic; he even brought his wife to a hotel! It was honestly a dramatic scene when they were mistaken for an affair... Take a look at thements below. Most of them are voices against the reporters who published the news before knowing the actual plot of the incident!" "Geez, what a bunch of idiots!" "Well, you can''t really say that too. At least they''ve uncovered the mysterious veil of this story! My gosh, I''m getting jealous already! This woman must''ve done something incredible to deserve such a charming man! Mr. Clements really cares for her deeply. He brings her along to his business trips or any social events that he attends as his plus-one. Besides that, he even stood up for her before anotherdy! He also brought the other Four Great Masters to watch her performance too! Seriously, how much love does he pamper her with? "She''s truly blessed! We''re definitely iparable to her, just take a look at the photos! What a beauty!" "Ugh, isn''t she just another basicdy? I heard that there''s nothing special about her at all! How lucky was she to have Mr. Clements falling obsessively for her?! Rumor says that he even held a wedding just for her! "My life would beplete if this ever happens to me!" "We''re here! It''s fine... Master Trevor is still avable for us anyway!" "Exactly! Let''s go!" As soon as both the girls left, Danica was in aplete state of confusion. "Who are they talking about?" Her eyes were caught by a news notification that popped up in her phone before she could even search about it on the inte. As she took a closer look at the familiar-looking woman in the photo, Danica instantly burst into anger, "What the hell is going on here? Isn''t she dead? Is this... Misty Swift?" It turned out that Frederick wasn''t infatuated with Faye, the woman who looked like Danica. Instead, it was someone who looked exactly like Alicia! Scrolling through the photos, her eyes were suddenly fixed on a photo of the couple who were caught naked in bed. Right then, Danica was instantly struck by the distancing pain as she cried. "Why is it her again? How did shee back to life and reunite with the man whom she left? Why is destiny so unfair to everyone else?" Frederick should''ve been hers! The more she scrolled, the angrier she became. A furious Danica strode off as her footsteps got heavier than before and shouted, "This damn b*tch!" By attending events and on-site inspections, Victoria deliberately el n isted herself from the world for a period of time. Within this time, she took the opportunity to heal and dispel the doubts in her heart, forcing herself to suffer along the way. With the New Year and her weing party just around the corner, she eventually had to return to Casterwich City. She came into peace as soon as she set foot on thend, but that could never drive away her past sorrows! Back in the studio, she ced all the basic customized clothing on the dressing rack to run a final check on the designs. As luck would have it, she finalized the project with everything under control. After a week of sleepless nights for l her, a sudden call stroked her chord about the project''s venue site. The event was nned to be held in Shine Pearl Tower, the second-rgest media premise under management of Sofare Entertainment. She was immediately bothered by the conflicting thoughts that shed across her mind, "I''ve been caught up with worktely, Gordon. Why don''t you snap a few photos of the final designs and I''ll take a look at it?" Without waiting for a reply from the other end, she subconsciously went on with a long sigh as she looked up to the sky, "Forget about it! I''ll make a trip over when I''m free!" The exhibition''s venue was booked and arranged since the start of the project. It was toote to change to another location by now! Besides that, she got in touch with her contacts for the rental of this venue months ago. There wasn''t a need to change the agenda just for a man. Victoria felt a slight cramp in her chest after hanging up the call, "It has been a long time since then, but what has happened can''t be undone! There''ll always be a scar to the wound! It''s up to me to figure the rest out!" Her eyes inadvertently turned towards the works disyed on the runway. She took a long and deep breath before she picked up her phone, "It''s now or never!" "What, it''s three o''clock?! No way it can be so coincidental! Why am I always so unlucky..." Chapter 601 Chapter 601 As soon as she arrived at Shine Pearl Tower, Victoria immediately bolted to the ballroom. In the blink of an eye, the ballroom was already decorated with the exhibition''s theme. Right then, the exhibition''s staff members were doing a final check to fill in the details. In coboration with a modelingpany and the promotion of its year-end evening wear series, the catwalk runway was set up with captivating lights and guest performances were nned beforehand. Not to mention, the overall choice of in elegant beige with a dark autumn theme had brought about a perfect match to the setting. Victoria took a twirl on the runway to ensure that it was firm and stable. She pointed at the corner and said to the person in charge, "The runway isn''t too low, but you have to double check the lights and screws! Moreover, get a floor mat for the back of the stairs to avoid any idents or injuries! "Got it!" Based on his previous experiences with Victoria, the person in charge earnestly jotted down every detail of her words. "Could someone please clear some space here for two extra flower pots. Besides that, please add a few more simple-styled chairs over at the lounge! The design for the tables must be as simple as possible too! Most importantly, please get a fabric sofa for the VIP section!" "No problem! The wooden chairs used for this exhibition are top-notch and they''re high quality as well! It looks magnificent especially when it''s covered with a cotton-padded covering." "Gordon, this isn''t the first time we''re working together. It would be lovely if you could get me a reasonable price!" smiled Victoria as she wandered around the massive ballroom. Undoubtedly, she needed to spend a lot for the rental of this venue. "You''re an affluent woman, Designer As! This measly amount won''t harm your wallet at all!" said the man as he casuallyughed. "Don''t you worry about it, I''ll definitely get them at a good price for a beauty like you! The quotation will be the same as ourst project but this time there won''t be any discount. You are aware that the cost ofbor and materials has risen tremendously, especially the recyble materials now aren''t as cheap as they once were! Even so, I won''t be charging you for the extra furniture as aplimentary for an old client!" "Oh Gordon, you''re too kind! I''ll certainlye back to you with more projects in theing year! Well, there shouldn''t be any other problems with the rest. Please take a look at everything once more for safety assurance. In the midst of their discussion, Victoria extended her hand for a handshake. "Don''t worry about it and all the best to our cordial working rtionship!" After the handshake and a brief fond greeting, the both of them revised the entire schedule once more before she left the ballroom. It took two whole hours for her to run through the entire schedule and ensure that everything was in line. At this moment, her eyes were fixed on her phone as she came out of the washroom. She was scrolling through various photos of the venue that were taken from multiple angles. Deep down, she feared that they might''ve missed out on an important agenda. All of a sudden, a subtle ticking sound came across her ears. Instinctively, she instantly looked and rushed towards the elevator, "Excuse me!" "Hold the elevator!" Victoria stumbled as she came to a halt in front of the elevator. Her mind wentpletely nk as the elevator closed before her eyes. Stunned on the spot, her face became flushed out of anger as she cursed in a soft yet deep voice. "You bunch of disgusting people! Shame on you!" On the other side, Trevor''s top was obviously sagging and exposed as he lowered his head to adjust his tie. The two buttons at the mid-waist of his shirt were unbuttoned and he was effortlessly tidying his shirt. On the ground squatted a slim woman with half of her face covered by her long and silky hair. She was trying to pick up the broken beads that fell on the floor with her tiny hands. From Victoria''s angle, it seemed like the woman was taking off his trousers to pleasure him in the elevator. Coincidentally, the woman even moaned faintly, "Mmm, mmm..." It was hard for Victoria to not perceive the wrong idea as she caught a glimpse of that awkward position! An indescribable sense of difort arose in Trevor right as he was sshed with some fine powder. Out of the blue, he raised his eyes and excitement was shining in his eyes as soon as he heard a voice from outside the elevator, "Is that her?" He felt like he had been enchanted ever since he met Victoria. She was the only woman who came to his mind whenever he was alone. Her smile, her voice, her happiness and sorrow, his thoughts werepletely filled with her every expression day and night. He deliberately stayed for a few more days on this business trip to get rid of those crazy ideas thattched onto his mind. His heart was thumping wildly as soon as they nced at each other.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. Victoria squinted her eyes in disgust. She hurriedly squeezed into the elevator as soon as the door opened again. It was then she tilted her gaze towards Trevor as the elevator''s door gradually closed. With an inadvertent swipe of an eye, she was confused and taken aback by what she saw, "Who is she?" Victoria thought to herself. The woman was dressed in a simple and casual outfit. Her tight-knitted top outlined the curves of her upper body. Besides that, her outfit came with red boot- cut jeans and a pair of sneakers. However, her hair was messy, and in rubber bands that could be found from any convenience store were around her wrist. W Judging by how she was dressed, the woman didn''t seem to be concerned about her physical appearance at all. She obviously came from an ordinary family without any sense of luxury and lifestyle. Despite that, she clearly knew how to take advantage of her good qualities. Otherwise, she wouldn''t have worn a tight top with a deep V-cut to unt her body, especially during the cold season. The curves on her body were breathtaking, yet it was a shame that she had an irregr shaped birthmark by the corner of her eyes. Sadly, her birthmark was also quite obvious to the naked eye. It didn''t matter how striking or pretty she was, she simply wasn''t beautiful to Victoria. Moreover, her piercing stare would''ve given others the fright of their lives! In an instant, Victoria''s disbelief was intensified when she caught them both sharing an intimate nce. Trevor then turned around and gave her a stare. "Hmph!" She subconsciously turned her head away from them. She merely faced another corner of the elevator as it descended slowly. Disgusted by the scene, she gritted her teeth in revulsion and thought, "Ugh, he''s such a womanizer!" "My goodness, why is Trevor still with a woman as hideous as her?! Besides that, they were also making out in the office elevator! I''m not even surprised that he''s publicly known as a yboy! How could a woman even trust her life to a man like him!?" Victoria thought. As she firmly clenched her fist, she suddenly felt a kick in her stomach. She looked up and closed her eyes. Why... Why on earth was she constantly entangled with a man like him? She utterly hated the fact that she was unable to get over such a gross and filthy man! The hatred from deep within was once again fiddling with her. She immediately bolted out of the elevator as soon as the door opened. On the other end, Trevor was shocked by the sight of Victoria fleeing. Out of nowhere, he subconsciously tried to reach out to her as the elevator was closing. Unfortunately, he was interrupted by a soft voice before he even had the chance to speak. "Ah... Thank God I''ve found it!" As she stood up, Natalie carefully wrapped the tiny diamond as she softly said, "Master Trevor, I''m really sorry, I genuinely didn''t mean to ruin your clothes! Let me send them to the dry cleaners for you! Chapter 602 Chapter 602 Natalie lifted her head to look at Trevor, but she somehow couldn''t bring herself to face him directly. She quickly turned away to conceal the side of her wed cheek from him. He came to his senses as soon as she interrupted him. With all hope lost, he merely stood still in the elevator while he nkly stared into the void. Visibly disappointed, he simply said, "Um, it''s alright..." Victoria''s personality was clearly written all over her face, so why did he specifically have unspoken feelings for her? Could it be... Just as Trevor was about to rub his eyes, he immediately retracted his hands as soon as he lifted it, and he thought to himself, "What were these indescribable feelings he had for Victoria? Was it just an instinct, a desire of his own, or was it just an exception this time?" His mind was in a state of disarray and so were his emotions. On the other hand, there was an ominous feeling that rose in his heart. He gradually turned his body sideways as he was partially dumbstruck while a sense of dullness appeared in his eyes. Was he exhausted or has he been unattached for way too long? Why did shbacks of some old-day charm swarm his mind just by a single nce of Victoria? He felt extremely ufortable from head to toe. He frowned and strode away instantly while he waspletely unaware of Natalie who stood behind him. She held onto a piece of damp tissue in her hand as she was jaw dropped. "Master Trevor..." Her eyes were drowned in disappointment and frustration as she saw him leave before her. After a while, she slowly withdrew her hand, "Why did it seem like Master Trevor was lost for words? Was it because of the beautifuldy who passed by?" Turning around, she subconsciously stared at the entrance of the elevator for a long time. At this moment, Victoria felt spasms in her heart as if something had blocked her artery while she exited Shine Pearl Tower. She drove around aimlessly to take her mind off Trevor. Before it even hit her, it was already dark at night. Moreover, she was still caught up in a heavy traffic that felt like an eternity. Hopelessly knocking her head over and over again, she sighed feebly, "My gosh, why is the traffic following me wherever I go?!" After a long wait, she gradually got out of traffic and steered in another direction. It wasn''t easy for her to find a parking spot in front of a square. "Considering the traffic, I might as well go for dinner and enjoy the evening!" She thought to herself. She feared that it would''ve been too crowded at the convenience store since it was dinner time, so she took an extra mile towards a ssy hotel that was visually majestic. Given that she was having dinner alone, she chose to sit at a small table by the window on the first floor. The ce was quiet and elegant, just the way she wanted it. She took a seat and orderedmb chops, some appetizers, and a coffee. Shortly, she smoothly took out a set of newspapers and flipped through the pages. The melodious music yed by the pianist, the delicacy of the dishes, and a strong aromatic coffee... Looking at the lights by the window, her bitter mood was slowly lifted, "There are tons of things in life that are still beautiful!" She stood up and grabbed her handbag after a pleasing dinner and a satisfied stomach. As she was about to leave, Victoria saw the waiter escorting a bunch of customers in. She deliberately turned around and took a big turn by the sidewalk to avoid congestion as the piano was ced in the center of the stage. Right before she took another step, a sudden warm and familiar voice came to her ears, "Hehe, don''t say that! Miss Grint, you''re just ttering me... Would you like to have a taste of this dessert? It''s quite delicious." "Thank you, it''s my pleasure! Also, just Isabe will do!" To her disbelief, a familiar yet gentle voice was heard by her as she started to focus on it. In the blink of an eye, an exceptionally beautiful youngdy appeared in front of her. She had silky straight long hair, an alluring appearance with an entrancing smile, and her gestures were elegant as well. To her surprise, Isabe was a model of etiquette. She was neither servile nor overbearing, merely a bright and charming girl before everyone''s eyes. At this moment, a huge bouquet of captivating red roses was ced on a sofa inside the hotel... "Anthony, I have to give it to you, you truly are the most courteous man I''ve ever met! You''re such a patient gentleman. Please bear with me if you find me boring..." While slicing the cake, Isabe obviously felt shy. All of a sudden, Victoria was muddled by the words that she heard, "Anthony? Anthony Clements?" Separated by a wooden partition, Victoria noticed Anthony, whose back was facing her. He was having a wonderful evening date with Isabe. It was really... Gradually taking a few steps forward, her eyes inadvertently turned towards them. She was taken aback as soon as she heard his soft yet cruel words. "Isabe, you''re... You''re unlike any other woman that I''ve ever met before!"This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. "Kimmy, you''re the most remarkable woman I''ve ever met in my whole life. A woman like you is truly unforgettable!" The ndishments of his words were still running through her mind as she overheard their dazzling conversation. ??: Memories of that torrential stormy night suddenly shed across Victoria''s mind. Brutally ravaged with endless darkness, the despair of abandonment, the grimy pain, and the tears... Not to forget the hellish voice that spoke of a cold profanity like a curse. "Stop begging me! It was your man who turned his back on you! Don''t you me me for being ruthless..." "Don''t you dare thank me, you''re just a loser who can''t even lie to save yourself! What''s your purpose for being here at all?!" "Your so-called ''boyfriend'' is awfully brave. You''ll face the consequences again for every ''sorry'' that he says! I''m excited to find out who''ll bite the bullet..." "Save me! Save me, please!" "I''m sorry, I''m really sorry..." Her mind immediately went nk as she was caught up by the past. In that instant, Victoria gritted her teeth harder than she ever did before. Catching the sight of her peculiarity, Isabe curiously gazed over at her while doubts emerged from the bottom of her heart. Anthony noticed her concern as soon as he ced down his cutlery. His eyes swiftly turned towards the direction that caught her eye, "What are you looking at?" In the blink of an eye, he immediately stood up while his face became pale. The atmosphere was then taken over by a sense of gloominess as Anthony spoke with a shivering tone. "Kim... Kimmy?" All of a sudden, Victoria was struck by intense emotions as her lips curled into a smile. Her eyes were again falling for the man whom she once loved deeply. An air of mncholy surrounded her as if her heart was eternally trapped in frozen prison. "What were men''s true intentions?" She asked herself. For Anthony, she had sacrificed the most important part of being a woman; she even suffered multiple humiliations that she never had before. But now, he was already on a date with someone else before she could even get over him! Besides that, they were even having a candlelight dinner with some wine! It was indeed a pleasing and romantic asion for them... Victoria had devoted her entire life to love Anthony, yet he abandoned her at a time of crisis without having the slightest guilt in him. He even went out for blind dates without a single sense of remorse for her! It was ironic how she was uncertain whether she should''ve cried orughed, "It''s not worth it! Everything I''ve done was hardly worth it!" Would things have turned out differently if she had known that it woulde to this? She had been with Anthony through thick and thin, yet he wasn''t grateful at all... God was really messing with her! Shortly, Isabe stood up as well. Her eyes were turning back and forth between the sight of Victoria and Anthony. "What''s wrong, Anthony? Do you both know each other?" Chapter 603 Chapter 603 At the tip of her tongue, Victoria was about to say, ''no, we don''t'', but she merely kept these words to herself. Instead, Anthony''s eyes were zing. She really wanted to know what he had to say! He fixed his eyes on her interminably while he remainedpletely still. He was extremely agitated as he continuously rolled his Adam''s apple up and down, yet not a single word came out from his mouth. Her heart gradually sank to the bottom with every second that he held his tongue. On one side, Isabe noticed the odd nce that was exchanged between the two. The smile on her face slowly faded, "Anthony?" She hesitantly shifted her sight to Victoria, "Miss, would you care... to join us? Let''s take a seat and have a chat!" As soon as Isabe spoke, Victoria snorted immediately with a side nce towards Anthony, "There''s no need for that. We aren''t that close anyways!" Raising her feet, she quickly strode past them. All of a sudden, Anthony instinctively grabbed her by her wrist and said, "Kimmy!" Victoria flicked his hands off and gave him a cold stare, "Don''t you ever call me that again!" She proudly turned around and elegantly walked away from them. At this moment, there were already tears rolling down her eyes. Victoria''s good spirits werepletely diminished the second she left the hotel. She quickly entered her car and immediately drove off with a harsh stomp on the gas pedal. Shortly after, she pulled over to an open space and cried her lungs out. Why was Anthony so ungrateful?! He was the one whom Victoria deeply loved for years, the person whom she wanted to be with for the rest of her life! Leaning against the seat, she shed tears in silence while shbacks of the past came rushing across her mind. It was the summer vacation where she lost her purse while she was paying for her bus ticket. Being all alone at that moment without a cell phone, she was helpless and she was almost kicked out by the bus driver. She cried in despair as she needed some money for the ride as she had lost all her valuable belongings. The bus attendant was incapable of helping her as ten dors was a huge amount of money at that time. In the blink of an eye, the people around her used her of a fraud who was trying to repudiate the fees at a young age. Right then, Anthony was the only one who was willing to lend her the money that she desperately needed. When they got off the bus, Victoria burst into tears. Looking at the poor girl who was crying in front of him, he went to the extent of finding a transit for her and even bought her some bread. She wasn''t sure if he still remembered it, butthat was actually the first time they had met. Such a warm-hearted and kind young man had since left a deep impression on her! At that very second, he was like Victoria''s prince charming who sneaked into her life and imprinted a fond memory in her mind... As time passed by, she transferred to a new school where the both met each other again. Unfortunately, it seemed like he had forgotten about their previous encounter. Thus, she merely kept quiet about it ever since. It wasn''t long before she had a crush on him. He always stood up for her whenever she was bullied by her ssmates and she felt safe every time he was by her side. He wasn''t like any other boys who liked to grab her clothes and touch her face with their dirty hands, or evene close to her with their sweaty odor around them. He was always elegant, unblemished, and virtuous. He wouldn''t raise his voice to anyone randomly or get into any fights. Therefore, she always appreciated and looked up to him! What happened to the brave and responsible man who sought justice? Why was he apletely different person now? Without thinking twice, Victoria recalled how she had swooped in to rescue him. She wasn''t afraid of death, nor afraid that she would be injured. As long they were together, she had nothing to fear... Nheless, her reality was merciless towards her. Why was everything back-firing on her? Why was Anthony so selfish? Why did he abandon her when she had gone to extreme lengths for him? That night was aplete turnover of her life. She was frantically pulling her own hair as her mind was drowned in multiple thoughts. She experienced countless sleepless nights, awakened in the middle of the night, and was tormented by her miserable tragedy. She had no choice but to run far away, keeping herself busy to get rid of the shadow that was hanging over her, yet Anthony had already started a new rtionship? Why... Why did she have to face the consequences by herself for this misfortune that she had suffered! Her hatred! She hated... Her repulsion once again arose in her heart like countless protruding thorns. It was an unbearable pain that turned her emotions into the worst... It was long before she calmed herself down and the tears by the corner of her eyes hadpletely dried off. Shortly, Victoria knocked herself in the forehead to gather her thoughts before she started the engine, If she could turn back time, she never would''ve done anything this silly! It was a pity that there wasn''t any cure for her resentment in this world. She could never bring back whatever she had lost! At that very moment, her heart sank to the bottom of the ocean. As soon as she arrived at the entrance of the Green Lux Garden, out of nowhere, a shadow suddenly leaped in front of her car. Victoria immediately stepped on the brakes in fear of driving into him, "Who''s there?! Are you out of your mind?" While she rolled down her window, she was shocked to see the person before her, it was Anthony! Her mind splintered momentarily as their eyes were fixed on each other. "Come out, Kimmy! Let''s talk for a while."This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. "Get out of my way, I''m not in the mood to see you!" As the two were quarreling across her car window, the driver behind her impatiently shed his headlights and honked a few times. She had no choice but to pull aside to the edge of the entrance. Anthony quickly rushed up to her as soon as she got down from the car. "Kimmy, hear me out! Isabe... Miss Grint is merely the daughter of my father''s friend. I was just having a casual dinner with her and it was just the first time! There''s nothing going on between us!" She halted and gave him a squinted re as she sneered, "Are you done yet? If you are then get lost already! Your lies disgust me as much as you do!" She flung his hands off her as she welled up in anger once again, "Wasn''t he ashamed of himself at all?!" She asked herself. "Kimmy, I''m telling you the truth!" Anthony yelled as his grip around her wrist became tighter than before. "So you gave her a bouquet of red roses even though it was the ''first time''? You two were extremely casual to one another too! Even calling each other Anthony Isabe? Anthony, do you honestly take me as a fool or do you think I''m blind?! Shortly after her outburst of rage, Victoria finally took a long deep breath before she continued, "It''s none of my business to be involved with whatever you''re up to and I shouldn''t be bothered by whoever you date as well! But, do not contaminate my ears with your filthy lies and please stay out of my life!" She was fuming with anger, she wanted nothing more than him to leave. "Don''t look at me with those teary innocent eyes! Your guilt can''t make up for any of my pain. It''ll only remind me how silly I was back then! Anthony, it''s impossible for you topensate for the things you owe me in this life! Remember well, all of my sufferings, the miseries and my pain, they''re solely because of you! It was you who pushed me into this wretched hell and it was you who tore me into pieces! I will never forgive you in my entire life. This debt will be clinging onto you until your death! I hate you, I hope that you''ll be struck by lightning and chopped into pieces... Now get out of my sight, I never want to see you again, so stop pestering me! "Kimmy!" The both of them were arguing at the entrance right as a sudden sh interrupted their conversation. In a split second, a deep frigid voice that brought a sense of warning cut in, "Victoria..." Chapter 604 Chapter 604 Victoria swung her hands and intuitively shoved him away, thus the both of them were separated. Right then, she turned around and saw Trevor who approached her. To his disbelief, she nearly yelled, "What the hell? Why are you bothing one after another?!" Wailing desperately in her heart, she furiously untangled her hair. She turned around once more and was prepared to leave this awkward situation. It was then that Anthony grabbed her arm. "Kimmy..." In an instant, Trevor dashed in between the duo and instantly separated them. He gave Anthony a harsh re as a warning as he wrapped his arm around Victoria''s waist. "I''m warning you, you''d better stay away from Victoria! Stop being a nuisance to her when you can''t even promise her happiness!" Shortly after, he nced sideways towards her and said, "Let''s go! I''ll escort my own fiancee in by myself!" His grip became firmer as those bold words came out from his mouth. His words clearly had an indisputable authoritativeness behind them. She was taken aback by his demeanor. She immediately used her elbow to thump him a couple of times. It wasn''t long before she gave up her struggles in annoyance and averted her eyes to the figure who stood beside her. She was never Trevor''s fiancee! It was unfortunate for her to be caught between a rock and a hard ce just as she came back! Did Casterwich City have a grudge against her? Victoria was on the verge of annoyance. She used her elbow to thump Trevor once more before they strode into her housing area. With a hand in his pocket, he simply remained quiet as he walked along with her. Surprisingly, his posture effused an impression of grace and maturity as if he was a lion strolling in the jungle. On the other hand, she was as grumpy as a little white rabbit that was covered in thorns; she pouted throughout the walk. At the entrance, Anthony''s heart began to ache and the pain he experienced was agonizing. He firmly clenched his fist as he stood before the building. At this very moment, his eyes were engulfed by despair and helplessness. He wanted to chase after her, but he simply couldn''t get himself to step into the housing area. In the middle of the garden, Victoria suddenly came to a stop while they were still far from the front door. She growled furiously, "Are you not going to let go?" Pervert, what a filthy pervert! At that moment, Trevor halted as well, but he clearly wasn''t affected by Victoria''s temper. Besides that, he was still holding onto her hand. In an instant, he was struck by a rush of heartwarming sensation in his heart as he noticed her red chubby cheeks; she was obviously still mad at him. Inexplicably, he felt likeughing... She was utterly irritated by his unbelievable behavior! Her eyebrows almost twisted off as soon as she felt a pronounced warmness around her waist. Gazing downwards, she fiercely swung his hands off her waist. Just as she was forcefully pushing him away, all of a sudden, she staggered. Unexpectedly, she felt a sense of resistance that wrapped around her waist. Right then, he had pulled her into his arms and her entire body waspletely shackled by his. Her soft figure was clung to his chest. Before she even knew it, her face was already covered with his valiant breath. Victoria was furious as she started to push him again. "Trevor Clements, what on Earth are you doing to me?! Let me go!" She simply couldn''t escape from his clutches no matter how hard she tried. Shortly, her forehead started to sweat. "This b*stard! Are his arms made out of iron? Where is his strengthing from?" Despite wearing a thick loose coat, her clothes underneath the coat were rtively thin and light. At that moment, her coat was also unbuttoned. Thus, he took this opportunity to wrap his arms around her waist from the inside of her coat. As she persistently struggled against his embrace, she felt like they were getting closer to each other instead. Momentarily, her entire face was pressed against his body and she was able to feel the warmth of his brisk breaths, "Is this how you treat your savior?" A charming voice came from the top of her head. Despite his soft and gentle tone, she was still fuming with anger, "What did he just say?!" "My savior?! Is he out of his d*mn mind?!" She raised her head and gave him a menacing stare. It was at this moment that he lowered his head and their lips brushed past each other. In the blink of an eye, a zing me of fire lit up between the both of them, crackling unendingly... Her mind wentpletely nk. Moreover, his teasing smile instantly froze on the edge of his lips. A storm of mixed feelings surged through his heart continuously, it was truly a moment that stirred up his exhration and happiness. Unable to resist his urge any longer, Trevor lowered his head and kissed her passionately. Out of nowhere, Victoria extended her hand and a tight p flew across his face, "Trevor Clements! You''re such an a*shole! Who allowed you to touch me!?" She ferociously punched and kicked him before she fiercely wiped off the corner of her lips and said, "Don''t take me as one of your ydates! Stay the hell away from me, you disgusting b*stard!" "F*ck off!" She roared furiously as she shoved him aside. She then swung her handbag and immediately ran into the building. At that moment, he felt a burning hot sensation on his red cheek. With a slight twist on his lips, he then turned around and rushed over to her. He was able to grab hold of her elbow as soon as they arrived at the front of an elevator, "Victoria!" He wanted to apologize, yet the words were stuck at the tip of his tongue. He was speechless towards his behavior. He genuinely didn''t mean to humiliate her in any way. It was merely a split second when he couldn''t control his feelings towards her. He found it weird how he was incapable of controlling himself every time he met her. He was determined to cut her out of his life! Despite being away for quite some time, all of his efforts went to vain as soon as he bumped into her, it was an indescribable and intense desire in his heart that attracted him to her. He tried his best to endure his urge, yet he subconsciously chased after her at the very end. Trevor had a bad feeling, but his conscience told him better! For the first time in his life, he was uncertain where Victoria''s ce was in his heart. He had no idea what to do at that very moment. Unexpectedly his heart ached as he noticed her tearing up. However, a chill ran down his spine as soon as he realized a look of disdain and hatred that was written all over her face. From the bottom of his heart, he was well-aware that he shouldn''t mess around with a woman like her! Despite this, he was head over heels for her! For the first time ever, he wanted her with such desperation! She was the only woman who wouldn''tply with him! While twisting her wrist, Victoria howled angrily, "Get lost. You''re wasting my time!" "Men are vile creatures who depend on their s*xual drives. It doesn''t matter how beautiful a woman looks at all; men are simply attracted to them. Ugh, how dirty-minded could Trevor honestly be?!" In Victoria''s eyes, he was a man who preyed on women as if they were his toys, every single part of him was disgusting. The only thought that came across her mind was his promiscuity. She utterly despised his behavior where he took advantage of women one after the other. She pushed him aside with all her strength and quickly dashed into the elevator as soon as it opened. Right as the elevator''s door was about to close, he instantly squeezed himself into the gap between the door and made his way in. "Victoria..." In reality, he merely wanted to have a normal conversation with her. Yet, she chose to run away from him as soon as he approached her. After a long chase, he finally extended his hand and pushed her against the side of the elevator, "Victoria As!" "Why on Earth are you yelling at me?! I''m not those types of women who are blindly attracted to you, Master Trevor! Most importantly, I''m not your fiancee! I''m not rted to you at all, so don''t you dare order me! Listen well, you should never make light of me too!N?velDrama.Org holds this content. Chapter 605 Chapter 605 Victoria wiggled out of Trevor''s grasp and continuously stomped with her high heels. She then stormed off and her stomping noises were transmitted across the corridor. Just as she took her keys out from her bag, her wrist was once again grabbed by someone, "So, you''ve never thought of going on a date with me since the very beginning, have you?" Back then, he thought that he''d missed the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet her. But now, he realized that the both of them would''ve never bumped into each other if it wasn''t for that incident! The resilience and hatred that she had for him was deeply rooted inside of her! All of a sudden, his mind was then drowned in disappointment again, "Her eyes must be blinded from the truth! How could she evenpare me with that scumbag!" As he pieced the puzzle together, he was uncertain how she ever came to that idea. On the other hand, she merely kept quiet for a while before she looked at her wrist that was firmly clenched by him and she frowned. "Could you please have some sense of respect and stop pawing at me?" Victoria deeply feared the transmission of his germs. She swung his hands off her wrist as she coldly said, "There are tons of women around you, Master Trevor! Frankly, I''m not interested in yboys either!" Her wrist was then again seized by him just as she was about to walk through the door. In the blink of an eye, the tall towering Trevor had forced his way in and pulled her into his arms. "But I''m... interested in you!" He deliberately brought his masculine body closer to her, and he exhaled a smoldering breath as he softly asked. "Will you be my woman, Victoria?" The cold corner of his lips rested on her rosy lips as his mind began to wander uncontrobly. Fortunately, Victoria was sensible enough to turn her head away. Right then, her face was flushed in anger. At the same time, Trevor remained still despite the fact that his heart was thumping faster than before with an intense desire. His charming eyebrows heedlessly frowned into the shape of a mountain. "What''s wrong with me?" He thought Why did he let his guard down whenever it came to her? Furiously biting on her lips, she was disinclined to waste her breath on him any longer, "It''s a preach to deaf ears anyway, what a waste of my time and energy!" His sight fell upon her cold, arrogant, yet somewhat adorable face. An intense feeling started boiling in his restless heart as he delicately caressed her flushed skin with the tip of his fingers. Out of the blue, he gently kissed her on her cheek. He had his eyes fixed on her. In that instant, she immediately burst out in anger as she stomped her feet and fiercely wiped his kiss off her cheek. Before she could take his hands off her face, another tender kiss fluttered down on the other side of her cheek! A st of anger surged through her mind and Victoria was enraged at that very moment, "Trevor elements! If you ever do that again, I''II..." Before she was done her sentence, Trevor instantly interrupted her, "You are mine, so I shall do whatever I please to you!" It had been a long time since he was this intimate with another woman. Right then, he had obviously lost his entire conscience of his behavior. It wasn''t until he heard her wail that he finally back to his senses "Please! I''m begging you, stop..." All of a sudden, he immediately withdrew his hands and remained still as if a tremor had abruptly awoken him. He realized that she was weeping and trembling weakly with her messy hair as she copsed against the wall. At that very moment, she was in a state of distress. She embarrassedly curled herself up like a stray cat. "Please, let go of me..." "Stop this madness, sob..." As he closed his eyes, he subconsciously took a deep breath. What was wrong with him? Wasn''t he the type of person who despised this sort of thing the most? Why was he struggling to keep his feelings under control this time around? Where had all his selfdiscipline gone? Trevor extended his hand several times and wanted to apologize, yet somehow the words never left his mouth. Instead, he slowly squatted down and said. "Don''t test my patience ever again!" As Victoria lifted her head, fire emerged in her eyes as it reced her tears, "What was he implying? Does he think he can bully me just like that?!" With a light smile on his face, he wiped off the tears that rolled down the corner of her eyes, "Be my woman! For three months, I''llply with any of your requests!" His interest in any woman neverN?velDrama.Org holds this content. lasted more than a month before! He would be on the verge ofmitting a crime if he left things unresolved, especially with her! At this moment, his feelings for her were more than love; it was an instinct and a conquest! Thus, the idea of getting married that shed across his mind previously was undoubtedly eliminated! To her disbelief, she was shocked out of her mind by his words. She immediately shouted, "Shame on you!" As she stood up, her impression of him fell directly to the bottom of the ocean. "I would never sell myself to you even if I was homeless! Get lost, Trevor!" What a selfish pervert! Did he really take her for granted? As tears rolled down her cheeks, Victoria was absolutely furious and offended. She was as carefree and happy as a princess before she met this devil who appeared in her life out of nowhere. Ever since then, he had been troubling her and her miseries were all because of him! This unprecedented humiliation had once again scarred her heart. Realizing that he had chosen the wrong time for his words, Trevor held her shoulder and apologetically said, "Victoria..." At that moment, the both of them were emotional and the atmosphere between them was indescribable. Besides that, this entanglement only made the situation worse than it previously was. He was clearly depressed, while she was fuming in anger. Fortunately, the piercing sound of a ringtone broke through the awkward atmosphere at the right time. They paused for a moment as he rummaged through his pockets for his phone. His expression became serious as soon as he turned around and answered the call, "Alright, I understand! Just wait for my callter!" She vaguely heard a woman''s voice from the other end of the call. Surprisingly, she was still in a trance when he had ended the call. Turning back to her, a more dignified and solemn look emerged on his face. "Let''s leave it here for now. We''ll talk about itter!" Pursing her lips, she averted her sight from him without a single word from her mouth. To her, he was a revolting haze that had blinded her eyes... Trevor sighed deeply as he walked towards her. He then extended his hand and sorted out her messy hair, "It doesn''t matter what you think of me. I still have a crush on you! You''ll never escape my clutches once I''ve set my eyes on you!" He pinched her irresistibly beautiful little face with his bare hands and promptly brushed his fingers across her lips, "The best way to get rid of me is toply with my offer!" "The further you stray from me, the more intense my feelings develop. Who knows? I might even set you free once I''m done with you!" Stunned for a moment, he was utterly speechless by himself. He simply couldn''tprehend what he had just said; those words were the only thought that came across his mind. Thus, he continued with a soft voice that carried a sense of warning, "Or else we''ll both be trapped in this endless loop!" Raising her head, Victoria who had calmed down then replied, "Don''t ever dream about it! I''ll never be yours unless you want a woman who is blindly devoted to you like your previous one! She pounded her heart continuously as those words came out of her mouth. She then turned around and pulled down her dress from the cor, revealing an enormous ck-tailed tattoo that was imbued with darkness on her chest. "Can you see it? A soul that has been contaminated will only blossom with nothing more than ck flowers... Trevor Clements, a woman like me is destined to kill you! Therefore, I''ll never be your woman!" Chapter 606 Chapter 606 It was Trevor who ruined her rtionship; he was the one who tormented her entire life! As they held each other''s gaze, Trevor''s grip became tighter while his tongue was flushed with a sense of bitterness. Right before the words left his mouth, his phone rang once again and reminded him of an important issue. He reluctantly withdrew his hand. "I have all the time in the world, so I''ll definitely be waiting for you this time!"N?velDrama.Org holds this content. Right then, he brought out his phone, but he merely looked at it without answering the call. Instead, he turned around and opened the door while he muttered, "I''m sorry..." Leaving her behind with nothing more than those two words, he sighed faintly as he slowly walked out of her house and closed the door. Gazing at the entrance, she remained still for a very long time... That night was another sleepless night for her. Sadly, Victoria had no time to grieve. The very next morning, she was awakened by another urgent call before she rushed over to the studio with a slice of bread in her hand. As soon as she arrived at the entrance, her eyes were instantly attracted by therge tulip bouquet. Unquestionably, she obviously knew who had delivered the bouquet of tulips to her! The tulips were wrapped in a familiar packaging, shape, and design; it was clearly her favorite bouquet of flowers! Undoubtedly, Anthony was the only one who would add a pair of tassels to the side of a bouquet as a fluttering whisper of her nickname, Rhea. He once said her nickname carried some sort of magic, just like she did in person. ording to him, it was able to attract people andpel them to listen to her requests. At that moment, her fond memories of the past were like knives that drove straight into her heart. In that instant, she grabbed the bouquet and immediately threw it into the dustbin that was filled with fertilizers. She then turned around and swiftly headed towards the office. Slumped in her swivel chair, she found herself inexplicably irritated. "What on Earth are men thinking about? Does Anthony have no shame at all, did he honestly send me flowers as if nothing had happened?!" Shortly, she got up and brewed herself some coffee while she gently rubbed her aching forehead, "It''s all Trevor''s fault that I didn''t get a good night''s sleep again!" "What sin did Imit to deserve all these punishments?" In the midst of her depressing whine, Victoria was brought back to her senses by the soft ticking sound of a clock. Briefly, she stood up and poured herself a cup of coffee. She then wandered to the window and took a look at the sunny sky outside which slowly calmed her down. Later on, she headed back and began her hectic day of work. The exhibition was just around the corner and she was continuously mmed with work everyday. On the contrary, Anthony had also been delivering bouquets of flowers to her for the following days. She was inexplicably annoyed whenever she saw it! Although she had informed the receptionist to reject the flowers from the delivery man countless times, yet it was inevitable that the flowers would end up on her table every morning. On that day, she walked into her office and saw the same bouquet of flowers again. To her surprise, she was no longer irritated by it; instead she merely dumped it into the dustbin. It became her daily routine! Everyday, she would drag out arge garbage bag before washing her hands and brewing her morning coffee. Out of boredom, she turned on the music softly and scrolled through her phone. Shortly, she then gave Alicia a call while she began to wonder, "This is strange... Why isn''t Alicia replying to my text messages or calls? What sort of shenanigans could she possibly be up to?" "Is she really that busy as I am? Do I really need to go to her office to get her attention?" ncing through the calendar, she thought about the uing exhibition and the heap of work that awaited her for the days toe. Eventually, she gave up calling Alicia and simply sighed in despair, "Forget it, I''ll meet up with youter to treat you! Wait a minute, you''re supposed to treat me instead, I''m the one who''s in a foul mood!" Victoria muttered to herself as she turned around to fetch her coffee and leaned against the table. After a sip of coffee, she then stretched her hands and circled around the room. All of a sudden, a notification popped up on the screen of her phone. [Who Said Master Trevor Isn''t a Gentleman: A Romantic Moment Under The Snow.] Trevor Clements? It was him indeed! Victoria stared at the viral picture on her phone and realized that it was taken in South Korea. Apparently, Trevor was holding a woman''s hand as they strolled under the snow night. The woman''s back and one side of his face was visible in the picture. The tenderness of his smile and the warmth of his eyes would''ve melted the snow in a blink of an eye! Scrolling through the pictures, she found it unbelievable how a devilish yboy like him was ever capable of being gentle! She clicked on the link and read the article from top to bottom as her lips subconsciously curled up in disbelief. "Trevor was in Seoul for the past few days?" She thought to herself. "Is this the woman who called him the other night? Did he leave in a hurry because of her? Who is she? Why isn''t her face in the pictures and why isn''t her name there either?" She wondered. However, judging by the looks of it, the both of them weren''t just in any sort of rtionship. In fact, you could tell that he no longer looked at any other women around him Her eyes were fixed on Trevor''s distinctly curved eyes and the smirk by the corner of his lips. All of a sudden, a heavy feeling instantly struck her chest. "What a two-timing b*stard! Isn''t he ashamed of himself?! That pervert!" She was cussing andining continuously throughout the day; her mood wasn''t lightened up either. As she switched off her phone, she immediately swallowed her cup of coffee in a single gulp. On the other hand, Trevor was fiddling with his pen in the president''s office of Sofa re Entertainment Company. Right then, his eyes then fell upon the brocade box which he held with his other hand. As Holger walked into the office with some documents in his hand, he saw Trevor who was staring off into nk space. Sticking out his head, he noticed how Trevor had still kept the ne that he previously bought from the business trip. He giggled faintly. "Can''t decide which girlfriend you should give the ne to, can you?" Trevor rolled his eyes and buckled the ne before he impatiently snatched the documents away from Holger''s hands. The documents were finally approved with his signature on them after a week of inspection. "We have tounch the three online drama series that I''ve invested millions in as soon as possible! Make sure that the dramas consist of different genres. Besides, it''s a good time tounch them as the cost is low now. The results will be favorable for us as we can gain a great umtion of audience and the novelty for these series. Who knows, these dramas might even be a huge hit in the future! Therefore, we need to speed things up." "Are you trying to imply that these few dramas are a trial run?" Trevor nodded his head and spoke. "Haven''t we recently recruited a new batch of rookies? It''ll be an opportunity for them to earn some cash with those charming faces! Notify all the departments to pay more attention to their qualifications during the selections. Don''t waste too much money on this without gaining anything back! "I understand!" Holger attentively jotted down a few notes during their discussion. Once they were done, Holger said, "I''ll leave for now if there''s nothing else left!" A thought shed across his mind as soon as he got up and he instantly notified Trevor about it. "That''s right, I''ve been informed that Miss As will be having a year-end cocktail party for her own brand, D & jill, thising Saturday night at Shine Pearl Tower. If I remember correctly, you told me to remind you about it!" "You''re saying that she rented such a big venue... just for D & jill''sunch party?" Victoria must''ve been out of her mind! She could have easily avoided the high cost rental if only she approached him about it! Frankly, was her ie even sufficient to cover the rental? Holger continuously nodded his head while he eximed. "Miss As has her fame in the designing industry after all! Her brand produces a wide range of clothing, from casual outfits to fancy evening gowns that are sold at a reasonable price. There are many influencers in the entertainment industry who approach her for her affordable masterpieces! Besides that, aren''t thedies attracted heavy dresses during the end of the year? Not to mention, Miss As is also a talented and knowledgeabledy who took on theater costume designing projects and has cooperated with many other well- known designers. Nevertheless, she is known as Jill''s renowned designer. A lot of famous film directors, movie stars, and photographers simply can''t resist her mesmerizing charm. Those who tried to confess to her had fainted and were sent to the hospital after standing in front of her house for an entire day! It was obvious that some people had kept away from her since she is from a wealthy family and has a high self-esteem!" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Unknowingly, the brand ''Jill'' was actually another pseudonym for Victoria As! With a thought hovering in his mind, Holger deliberately coughed as he added, "Moreover, I''ve heard that she despises... yboys that showed no commitment towards love!" Chapter 607 Chapter 607 "Stop beating around the bush! You''re trying to imply that I''m the one she hates the most, aren''t you?" Trevor veered closer to Holger before he averted his eyes towards the brocade box on the table, "It doesn''t matter. She despises me anyway, so it can''t possibly get any worse than this!" "Haha..." Holger chuckled before he restrained his expressions and continued speaking. "Trevor, hiding won''t solve this problem! Ignoring the truth that you''ve been suppressing in your heart will only make things worse! Who knows, it might even backfire on yourself. You should know this better than I do..." For the first time, he saw a depressed Trevor who was head over heels for a woman. Since when did Victoria sneak into his heart? Moreover, since when did Trevor catch feelings for her?! "Does Trevor not realize that he''s been acting weird ever since he ran into her?" Holger pondered. If it wasn''t for thest business trip and the recent incident, maybe he wouldn''t have made such an impetuous decision on agreeing to this marriage. "Holger..." As soon as Holger spoke again, an obvious frown appeared on Trevor''s face. A clear sense of entanglement was evident at the bottom of his eyes. "Trevor, have you been truly happy for the past few years? Despite the fact that you''ve chosen to remain unmarried for the rest of your life, yet you were still blindly attracted to Miss As!" With a message sown in his words, Holger averted his eyes towards him, "Whether he likes it or not, Trevor has to be responsible for his own flesh and blood!" Otherwise, the oue would be gruesome! At this moment, Trevor had no other choice than to restrain his own desires! "No one could rub salt on the wound more than you do!" Holger constantly brought up issues that shouldn''t be mentioned. Victoria was indeed one of a kind, thus Trevor had taken an interest in her recently. "How would one remember the pain if they haven''t gone through it? Trevor, please don''t make the same mistake that Master Frederick did. Not everyone is lucky enough to be reunited and married with their allegedly dead wife! Anyone can disappear from your life in the blink of an eye..." Holger was well- aware of Trevor''s boundaries. Once he was done speaking, he slowly stepped out of the office with the documents in his hand. As soon as the door closed, Trevor''s eyes once again fell upon the brocade box that he held in his hands. In the box was a delicate diamond ne. Below its tinum chainid three inverted tulips that were embedded with pink diamonds. As he looked at the ne, shbacks of the room filled with tulips surged through his mind. At that moment, he presumed that Victoria adored pink tulips very much! He was determined to obtain this ne the minute he saw it in the auction! Previously, he actually wanted to surprise her with this ne as a gift... It was a shame that the day ended with a feud between the both of them. At that point, hepletely forgot about his initial intention of giving her the ne. Never in his entire life was he this affectionate towards a woman. The diamond ne cost eighty million dors! Yet, it was a gift to Victoria who wasn''t even his girlfriend... Trevor subconsciously caressed the ne as a wave of confusion shed across his eyes again. For the first time, he waspletely captivated by a woman''s charm! In the office, he was inexplicably gloomy for the rest of the day. As the night fell, he received a call from Willy, "East Bannpool?" He wasn''t interested at all!N?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content. Before he could say anything, he suddenly heard a tease from the other end. "What''s with the attitude? You don''t el met sound like the Master Trevor that I know at all! Don''t tell me that you''re too upied even for a drink! You''ve already blown me off so many times, aren''t you nning to treat me since you''re back now? Anyways, there''s a new beauty in East Bannpool who''s dubbed the second Misty Swift. I also heard that they''re having some event tonight just to prove that they weren''t bragging about it! If I''m not wrong, it''s about some first kiss giveaway or something..." "Don''t you want to join in the fun?" Misty? Wasn''t she his sister-inw? Even though Trevor had yet to meet the magnificent Misty, he already heard a great deal of gossip about her ever since his return. These gossip were mostly heard from his precious little sister. She would call him and chat with him for more than half an hour. Moreover, she also wanted him to bring her to the Heaven Star Clubhouse for some fun! Surprisingly, his little sister was a bolddy; she wasn''t afraid of anything at all! However, there was one particr person in the Clements family whom she feared the most, and that was Frederick! Thus, she didn''t have the guts to approach him even though she was desperate to meet her sister-inw! As a matter of fact, the Clements family was filled with guys! Therefore, both Caroline and Hallie were pampered since young as they were the only girls in the family! Frederick, who was once distant from his uncle, had recently opened up to him for his own reasons. Caroline, on the other hand, was mischievous as a child. Once upon a time, she was frightened to tears by Frederick''s rear and his cold- blooded expression when she threw a tantrum with the puppy in her arms, She even stood under the tree ?? for an hour as a punishment for her behavior. It was probably summer at that time as there were many insects around the tree. Unknowingly, a caterpir had crawled onto her body and she was petrified to the point where she continuously wailed for the entire day. Since then, she was terrified of Frederick. Although she was a cheerfuldy who wouldugh whenever her siblings were talking, but whenever it came to him, her lips were sealed tight and not a word would be uttered by her. In reality, Frederick actually cared deeply for her, especially since their rtionship with Hallie wasn''t the best. Moreover, there wasn''t a single moment in their entire lives where they received anything lesser than one another! He simply didn''t know how to express his feelings with his words. If it wasn''t for the previous incident that caused Caroline''s trauma, the oue would''ve definitely been different. She would''ve bonded well with Alicia due to her extroverted traits! As thoughts raced through his mind, Trevor nodded and said, "Fine, I''ll be over in a minute!" As dusk settled in, Victoria was still mmed with work in the studio. It wasn''t until thest stitch that she realized her stomach was growling in hunger. Gazing at thest finalized gown that was hanging on the clothing rack, she took off her apron with a satisfied smile. At that moment, she quickly groomed herself before she donned the gown. "Everything is finally done!" Stretching her body, she grabbed her notebook and checked the entries before she added a few more notes under the list, "Missing a head feather essory! The ne needs some modifications, earrings... itcks two flowers!" It was a reminder for her to add them in the next day. After a brief clean-up, she then closed the studio''s door and headed back to her office. As she was about to leave, she was taken aback by the notification that popped up on her phone. "What the hell?! Is he seriously trying to screw me over now?" She cussed with a low voice and she instantly made a phone call, "Director Vives, what on Earth did you do? My exhibition is just around the corner and you''re only telling me that the model can''t make it now! What about all the finalized dresses. How am I supposed toet find a model that is the exact size as the previous one at a time like this?! I don''t care what it takes, you better find me a recement within two days!" "What are you talking about? A model... Do you mean Lisa? She suffered a burn injury on her thigh, so she can''t walk at all..." Director Vives muttered. Victoria was already losing her mind the minute she answered the call, yet his frantic voice and the pacing noises on the other end only made things worse. In an instant, she immediately yelled, "What are you talking about?!" "Could you speak up, where are you now? Alright, alright! Tell me where you are and I''ll head over immediately!" She instantly hung up the phone in anger and swiftly texted him after the call. Fortunately, she received a prompt reply from him, "East Bannpool?" D*mn it, that exins a lot! Her heart was fuming in anger as she grabbed her car keys, "Ugh, why has my luck been so bad these few days? Not a single thing went smoothly for me!" Chapter 608 Chapter 608 At this moment in East Bannpool''s nightclub, there was an upbeat party going on at its peak. On the stage stood an enchanting young woman dressed in a sparkling red dress while her face was partially covered by a transparent red veil. Her sexy and exotic dance brought the atmosphere of the club to its climax, "Rita, Rita! Woah..." "Rita! Rita, I love you! You''re the apple of my eye..." "Oh Rita.... You''re the woman I desire!" Loud cheers from the crowd were transmitted across Trevor''s ears as he sat by the bar counter. He gently swirled the ss of red wine in his hand while he rubbed his tingling ears. "That''s it?" A bunch of blockheads! There was nothing unique about Rita besides the strange body proportion that she possessed! Looking at the pathetic performance before him, Trevor took a small sip of his red wine. On the other hand, Willy couldn''t resist his urge to giggle and said, "Haha... You just don''t know how to appreciate a beauty like her, do you? Any normal man would call her a goddess!" In their imaginations, she was perfect, but in reality, she was actually skinnier than they thought! Trevor rolled his eyes at Willy and mocked him without a single hesitation, "She''s nothing more than a bimbo!" "Have thesescivious men never seen a woman before? Are they merely attracted to her big boobs?" Dissatisfaction was written across Willy''s face. He sniffed a few times as a vague scent drifted past his nose. Before he could utter a word, the sound of a loud and excited voice came from the host on stage. "Thank you all foring to our Eastern Night party! Our one-and-only Rita isn''t just a beauty on the outside, she''s also a woman who effuses a captivating fragrance. Has anyone in the room noticed the scent of a majestic aroma? Indeed we had manydies with alluring scents in the past, but now, we have Rita who effuses the fragrance of a temptress! Tonight, we''ll be conducting a fragrant experiment. Miss Hawk will be removing her clothes right here on stage for an auction and the highest bidder will be the winner! For everyone''s benefit, the winning bidder will also receive a kiss from our very own Rita. You may have a close-up experience with her and can do as you please with the doors closed and she will do her best to cooperate! All we want is to give Miss Hawk the title of ''The Redolent Woman1..." In the midst of his announcement, the stage lights were already focused on Rita. Her appearance was clearly visible without the veil that covered her face earlier. Her defined features embodied an exotic elegance, she also had a fairplexion yet she looked more foreign. She was an undeniable beauty who stood before them! Most importantly, the curves of her body were out of this world. She had a particrly slender waist that portrayed her hourss figure. Frankly, anyone would''ve thought it was weird at first nce. However, if they took a closer look at her, they would''ve known that every part of her was seductive. Needless to say, she was capable of luring out a man''s deepest desire! The crowd went wild as soon as they heard the host''s announcement. In that instant, both Trevor and Willy looked at each other as the corner of Willy''s lips curled downwards, "It''s honestly a scam; they''re basically using the same old tricks!" It was obvious that they were auctioning Rita; it wasn''t some sort of fragrant experiment at all! "What a bunch of fools! Let''s join in and raise the price for the others!" Seeing how carefree Rita was on stage, it seemed like she wasn''t shy a single bit! At that moment, they instantly knew that she had gone through a simr situation before. In fact, she wasn''t an ordinary woman either. Well, if they were willing to sell, the crowd would definitely be willing to pay as well! Trevor swiftly raised his ss and gently clinked it with Willy''s. "I''ve heard of a parrot imitating people''s voices before, but never a woman who effuses fragrance!" She was merely a nobody, but they were bold enough tobel her as the second Misty! Moreover, she would''ve been as good as dead if Frederick ever found out about it. Not once did Misty ever put herself up for auction, yet Rita had courageously auctioned herself to the public. Ultimately, she wasn''t even qualified to stand on stage! Willy raised his head and stared at Trevor while he thought, "What is Trevor implying? Is he interested in the woman on stage?" He immediately turned around while his lips trembled, "That''s impossible!" Right then, the host''s voice echoed from the stage once again, "Wow, herees some ckce! The starting bid will begin at one hundred thousand dors..." Screams came from the crowd one after another as the bidding price gradually increased, "One hundred and ten thousand!" "One hundred ten thousand and five..." Seeing how heated the auction became, Willy continuously averted his eyes between the stage and Trevor before he looked at his phone, "Carson stood us up again because of a surgery!" "One hundred and fifty thousand going once!"N?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content. In the middle of their conversation, Trevor suddenly raised his glowstick and called for a bid, "Two hundred thousand!" The bid was simply too high, even for a man like him! Unexpectedly those men weren''t rich dunces at all, they actually lived up to their taste! "Two hundred thousan@going once, going twice... The host shouted before someone else finally raised his glowstick! Frankly, the current auction wasn''t too costly or too cheap either. Right as Trevor raised his bid, he soon realized the loud cheers and screams from the crowd had instantly died down. Most of them who were previously standing had quietly sat down at that very moment. Shortly, the woman dressed in red was then led to Trevor as he won the highest bid. The woman politely addressed herself to them as soon as she settled down by his side, "Master Trevor, Mr. Bowles..." As a faint tantalizing aroma drifted across his nose, Willy irresistibly nced over towards Rita. He was absolutely certain that she was the source of the captivating fragrance! Although her scent wasn''t a strong one, nheless it was indeed unique! All of a sudden, Willy''s nose began to itch. He immediately turned around and sneezed, "Ah-choo!" He then took this opportunity to ce down his ss of wine on the table while Trevor signaled him with a wink, "Excuse me, I need to visit the loo for a minute!" As soon as Willy left the table, the manager came by and greeted them before he promptly left them alone. Right then, she swiftly sat down beside Trevor. He then called for another wine ss before filling it with some red wine. Shortly, the both of them raised their sses as they clinked it together... On the other side, Victoria had rushed over to East Bannpool. She made a few phone calls at the entrance, yet no one answered them. At this moment, Victoria was fuming with anger, she immediately bolted in without thinking twice. "Excuse me, do you mind me asking..." As soon as a waiter approached her, Victoria suddenly hesitated and waved him away, "Trevor isn''t a famous celebrity anyway, not everyone would know him, would they?" With the standard expenses in East Bannpool, an average person wouldn''t get a private room unless it was for a grand event. Besides, the ones who could afford a seat in the hall were also decently rich people. She presumed that he was on the first floor. Thus, she headed inside and wandered around in search of him. Unfortunately, she was unable to locate him even after continuously circling around the hall. As she turned around, she noticed a familiar face who was talking to a beautiful woman at the corner of the bar. In that instant, she furiously rushed over to them. "Joshua Vives..." "Does he honestly think that he''s e been forgiven after a mere text?! How dare he shamelessly enjoy his evening in a bar aftermitting such a grave mistake!" Victoria thought to herself. She had spent more than a hundred thousand dors on her exhibition, yet here he waszing around. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "Has he... Wait a minute, does he even remember about the exhibition''s issue?" Right as she crossed her arms and widened her eyes, another figure had seemingly appeared at the scene. In a blink of an eye, she was taken aback and her eyes cautiously averted to the other direction. Trevor thought he was hallucinating again as he heard a familiar voice. He arched his head over Rita''s neck while he looked around. It wasn''t until he heard the familiar voice again that he gradually stood up. At that very moment, Trevor and Victoria had their eyes fixed on each other, and he immediately pushed Rita aside without batting an eye. All of a sudden, he staggered backwards until his back had hit the bar counter. He was overwhelmed with a sense of inexplicable guilt. Chapter 609 Chapter 609 Interrupted by their intimacy, Rita waspletely clueless about the scene before her. She then squinted her eyes as she gradually leaned closer towards him, "Master Trevor..." Her sweet and dainty voice embodied a sense of mesmerization. At the same time, her restless feet started rubbing against his trousers. It wasn''t Victoria''s intention to focus on Rita''s alluring voice, yet she somehow caught a glimpse of the woman beside Trevor because of it. Averting her eyes away from him, she finally got a clear view of Rita as the bright spotlight was focused on her. The curves on her body were visibly stunning as she had worn a revealing dress. Besides that, there were clear signs of hickeys on her neck which were seemingly left behind by a man whom she was with the night before. Moreover, her self-consciousness was way beyondprehension. It was obvious that she wasn''t wearing any undergarments under those thinyers of gauze! Victoria subconsciously curled her lips in disgust while she turned away from Rita.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. At that moment, a slender young man in a light beige zer walked over to them with a smile on his face. His hair was shining bright and the scent of cologne came from his body. "Ah... Miss As, you''re finally here!" Victoria''s blood was boiling as she noticed a cheeky grin that appeared on his face. In that instant, she was utterly irritated by his arrival. In the blink of an eye, Joshua instantly grabbed onto her arms. He then tried his best to fawn over her, "Darling, please don''t be mad! Didn''t I inform you from the very beginning? Look, I''m still trying my best to get you..." In search of the target! Each and every word that left his mouth was enthralling. He smiled as he turned around the table that he was seated at earlier. To his surprise, the woman whom he was previously talking to had seemingly disappeared. Thus, he simply chuckled. "Haha... Don''t be mad about that! Let''s go somewhere quiet to talk about it." As he held onto Victoria''s arm, Joshua then brought her over to a quiet corner. Shortly, the both of them began their discussion in a whispering tone. Trevor''s heart sank to the bottom of the ocean as soon as he came to his senses. His eyes were fixed on the direction they had headed to. Right then, Rita had poured another ss of wine for Trevor while she deliberately drew closer to him. Continuously blinking her seductive eyes, she said, "Master Trevor, what are your nster? I''ve heard about a unique couple suite at the Hallmark Hotel..." He nced over to the spot where Rita was seated. At that moment, he absolutely wasn''t in the mood to entertain her. Instead, an inexplicable sense of depression arose in his heart. He waspletely clueless as to why he had visited the club in the first ce. This alluring woman obviously did not ease his mind at all. On the contrary, she only made things worse. He raised his ss and swallowed the entire drink with a single gulp. "Can you even afford a suite that costs one hundred thousand dors a night?" Swinging his harsh words, Trevor mmed his ss onto the table and grabbed his car keys before he left. Rita''s face was as pale as a ghost for she was shocked by his words. She persistently held onto his arms and shook her head, "Please don''t be mad, Master Trevor. I wasn''t implying that!" He frowned as he lowered his head and stared at her, who had held onto his sleeves. All of a sudden, she immediately loosened her grip as though an unsettling feeling had drifted past her. "Master Trevor..." He casually took out a wad of cash and threw it directly at her before he turned around and left. On the other side, the discussion between Joshua and Victoria had yet toe to a conclusion. Shortly, she followed him back to his table as she then noticed some of his friends who had waited there for him. In that instant, she quickly scrolled through some pictures on her phone as she tried to match their profiles. However, an anxious feeling arose in her heart and she was unable to get a clear view of their faces as the pictures were pixted. Besides that, she was also deeply affected by her surroundings that drowned her ears in noises. Right then, she sighed and decided to give up on the selection. "Ugh, whatever! Just email me the details and I''ll take a look at it when I get back!" Exhausted by the situation, she swiftly stood up and headed towards the washroom. Back at the bar, Willy shifted his seat for a change of view. As he was walking, he unexpectedly realized that Trevor had disappeared from the counter! All of the sudden, a thought shed across his mind. "Did Trevor really leave the club with Rita? Hasn''t he always been a picky man who extremely despised a woman like her? As soon as Wyatt walked into the bar, he noticed Willy who was dazed in the corridor. He paced forward and patted Willy on the shoulder, "Hey, what are you looking at? Didn''t you call me here to have fun?" As Wyatt took a look at his surroundings, he realized that there was no one else besides Willy. He then curled his lips and said, "Am I the only one you called out for tonight? So what''s the n, are we just going to stare at each other?" "You''rete, the show''s over already! Do you still want to stick around and chill?" Wyatt shrugged his shoulders and said, "Well, let''s have a drink since I''m already here!" Shortly, the bartender walked over as they took their seats by the round-table bar, "Good evening, what would the both of you like to drink?" Raising his hand, Willy shouted, "Let''s have some whiskey!" As Wyatt flipped through the menu, his eyes fell upon the wine with a fire logo, "The Hellish Icewine? What kind of wine is this? My God, it costs nearly ten thousand dors!" "Is this wine made of gold?" "The Hellish Ice-wine? What a terrifying name! It''s obviously the best-seller in this bar. Otherwise, why would there be a fire logo beside it?" Wyatt thought. "Master Johnson, this is our newly launched product! This wine is prepared with a unique kind of icing sugar and the ingredients are quite expensive. Most importantly, a single sip of this drink release a chilling sensation down the spine! How should I put this? Some might say that drinking this wine is like a trip to hell, while the others were on cloud nine after consuming it! The wine is simply out of this world..." The bartender shrugged his shoulders and continued. "This wine recipe is one that I''ve recently acquired. It has a fixed preparation method so it wouldn''t be much different if anyone else made it! To keep it simple, everyone has different opinions about it, but most of them dide back for their second time! Besides, this wine is indeed our bestseller after all!" Briefly, he turned around and grabbed a bottle of whiskey. The bartender spoke once again as he then prepared two sses of whiskey for the both of them, "That''s right, there''s also a popr el? §ï§Ý one called ''Paradise Coffee'' too. It''s a smooth drink with a sky-high price of nine thousand nine hundred and ny-nine dors for a single box. As far as I know, there are only nine of them the whole world! But this coffee is only sold in various high-end nightclubs. From what I''ve heard, the consumer will experience an unearthly sensation upon drinking it. It has be a trending drink recently till the point where they even created a catchphrase for it! It goes like, ''Be in heavenly hell of coffee and wine, and you''ll go downside up!''. That''s all for the rmended drinks for tonight, so would Mr. Johnson and Mr. Bowles like to give it a try?" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org As he spoke, the bartender''s eyes swept over to the menu ced on top of the table. Willy nodded his head and said, "All right, we''ll give it a shot!" Soon after, the bartender then prepared the drinks for the both of them. Looking at the ice-blue liquid in his cup, Wyatt gently took a sip out of it as a disgusted look instantly emerged on his face, "Ugh, it tastes weird!" At the same time, Willy took two quick sips and said, "We''re really wealthy enough to appreciate this drink!" Their twenty thousand dors were thrown straight down the drain! Subsequently, the both of them did not touch their sses ever again. Seeing ady in red that swiftly walked past him, Willy then turned around and spoke. "Huh, why is she still here? Where on Earth has Trevor gone then?" "What''s the matter?" Wyatt replied. At that moment, he quickly told Wyatt about the auction that happened earlier in the evening. Wyatt smiled as he picked up his phone, "Let me give him a call!" Right then, Trevor had stepped out of East Bannpool for a puff of his cigarette. Before he could even reach for it, his phone suddenly rang. At the same time, Victoria got out of the washroom and made a turn to the exit as quickly as she could. Sadly, the both of them had missed each other by a split second. Striding out of East Bannpool, the pain in her head had settled down but her stomach started to grumble. It was then she remembered that she had yet to have anything for dinner, she then turned around and strolled down the sidewalk. She bought herself some fresh snacks at a nearby shop. As soon as she took her first bite, her head turned inadvertently to a corner. She saw a couple who walked out from a side door of the park while the woman draped the man''s coat over herself. Both of them were walking side by side while they giggled andughed together... Chapter 610 Chapter 610 "Anthony, thank you for treating me to dinner tonight. You''re such a gentleman for escorting me on a walk!" An obvious smile appeared on Isabe''s face as she gently held onto his shirt. She then stared deeply into his eyes as though she had fallen in love with him. He responded with a faint smile while he extended his hands and pulled out a lock of her hair that was tucked under her coat, "No, I''m the one who''s supposed to be thankful instead. Isabe, you''re such a wonderful youngdy! It''s my pleasure to have met you. If it wasn''t for you..." If it wasn''t for her and Mr. Grint''s help, his bank loan wouldn''t have been approved that easily. At longst, there was finally hope for him. The approval of his loan was indeed an aplishment. He only wished that the loan would''ve been approved earlier. As he looked at Isabe, Anthony felt a pang of guilt rooted in his words. He was ashamed that he took advantage of her feelings for him. Frankly, he did not feel the same towards her at all!Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. Her cheeks were flushed as she swiftly interrupted him, "Don''t worry about it, Anthony! You don''t have to be so courteous with me, I''m more than willing to do anything for you!" She bit the corner of her lips while she looked at him shyly. "Isabe..." Her delicate voice made him feel even more guilty than before, "Actually... I''m sorry. I''m just..." Uncertain with his words, a twinge of hesitation shed across his eyes while he clenched his fists tightly and said, "What I''m trying to say is... Could we start as friends? My feelings for you are actually..." The words were on the tip of his tongue, yet he couldn''t bring himself to utter them! On the other hand, the desperation in Isabe''s eyes, who stood in front of him, made it harder for him to confess the cruel truth. Besides, there were more urgent matters in hand for him to worry about currently. After all, he needed her father''s help to apply for the bank loan too! At the same time, the Clements family was onto pressing matters as well! With a faint bitterness in her smile, she grabbed his wrist and spoke. "Anthony, I understand! You really don''t have to say another word. Please don''t be pressured to repay me. I''m merely doing this by my own will! I''m genuinely happy that you''ve already treated me with such kindness..." At least he wasn''t deceiving her with his persuasive words! On the other hand, she firmly believed that he was worth it. She was convinced that her efforts would pay off eventually! Besides, it wasn''t a big deal if ady had feelings for a man anyway. As she stared deeply into his soul, fire lit up from the bottom of her eyes as though she was determined to win his heart. At that moment, he was as still as a statue while his eyes were also fixed on her. While tiptoeing, she took the initiative to gather her courage as she tenderly kissed him on his forehead. She then held onto his arms while she smiled. "That was a kiss to end our wonderful day. Let''s look forward to a better tomorrow! Hehe, let''s head home now!" Right then, a simr scene shed across Anthony''s mind. His eyes went nk for a few seconds before he felt a throbbing pain in his temples. The trace of an unbearable pang pierced his heart in a split second as he firmly closed his eyes and his footsteps gradually became heavier. Victoria, who stood from a distance, was unable to hear their entire conversation. Despite this, a glimpse of the both of them together was still like sprinkles of salt that rubbed against her wound; it once again tore her heart apart. As soon as the both of them emerged from the shadow of a tree, he nced over his shoulder and saw Victoria, who stood on the opposite side of the crossroad. He froze on the spot as he was utterly shocked to see her at that very moment. Concurrently, she came to her senses and averted her eyes away from them while she immediately strode away in a different direction. In that instant, the food that was stuffed in her mouth seconds ago had fallen to the ground and her vision became faintly blurred once again. Without a second thought, she instantly rushed back to the entrance of East Bannpool. All of a sudden, she stumbled and the snacks that were previously in her hand fell to the ground as well. She immediately came to a stop as tears began to roll down her cheeks. She helplessly squatted down on the ground as she wrapped her hands around her knees and burst into tears, "Why?" "How did ite to this?" Right then, shes of unpleasant memories flooded across her mind. Heartbreaking moments like Trevor''s womanizing behavior and Anthony''s betrayal started to haunt her. Looking at the snacks that fell on the ground, she bawled continuously like a baby. What sin did shemit to deserve all these punishments that she faced recently. It was merely an ident where she was the biggest victim! Trevor took advantage of her while Anthony betrayed her and had nothing to lose! What about herself? These moments scarred her for the rest of her life! Her rtionship, dreams, and even the simple life that she wished for shattered into pieces right at that moment! God was extremely merciless towards her! He deliberately starved Victoria and allowed these two scumbags to ruin her life. Moreover, the both of them were still allowed to roam around freely! Hatred engulfed her heart. She firmly clenched her fists in anger. Overwhelmed by the emotions that were surging through her, she suddenly copsed on the ground... At that moment, the city''s nightlife had just begun and many were going in and out of East Bannpool''s front entrance. It wasn''t long before a crowd surrounded her. "Miss, can you hear me? Are you alright?" "What happened? Miss, are you okay?" "Ah, what a beauty! Why are you bawling your eyes out? Did someone bully you?" "You might be right!" "Stop staring at her. Let''s leave now! We should worry about ourselves before we get into any sorts of trouble..." "Miss, are you alright?" Multiple voices drowned in Victoria''s ears as she was squatted on the ground. She merely ignored their voices and remained still while her wails continued. After all,motions were indeed a common thing at the entrance of a nightclub. Frankly, it was a ce packed with variousplicated hooligans. It wasn''t a surprise to see people getting drunk and caught up in quarrels or fights. asionally, corpses could actually be found in the nightclub. Yet the security guards would typically turn a blind. eye towards it as long as there wasn''t any trouble. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Gradually, more people gathered around the entrance. Her emotional breakdown had obstructed the entrance to the nightclub and it was obviously getting out of hand. The security guards could no longer ignore themotion and swiftly headed towards the entrance, "Excuse me, please move aside..." "Everyone please leave now and stop being nosy!" The security guards struggled to disperse the crowd as more people started swarming Victoria in curiosity. The longer they stayed to evacuate the crowd, the more the passers-by gathered. She was clearly unaware of therge number of eyes that were fixed on her at that very moment. The only thing that was visible to her were the snacks that were on the ground as she cried, "Sob..." Surprisingly, the security guards were courteous towards her. Judging from her dress, they were well-aware that she was ady who just came out from the nightclub earlier. "What seems to be the problem, miss? Are you injured? Do you need me to call you a taxi? Or..." Maybe the police? Thest few words were merely hovering in their mouths, yet none of them dared toplete their sentence. At that moment, both the security guards stared at each other with a l look of agreement written on their faces. Calling the police was absolutely out of the question unless they had no other choice. After all, it was indeed illegal to be part of the nightclub business. Thus, they chose to handle the situation privately without causing any more trouble. "Miss?" Staring at each other in dismay, neither of them had the guts to make another rash move. It was most likely because they were afraid of the unnecessary usations, "So it''s true, the nightclubs'' people are undeniably good for nothing scumbags! The troubles that you could bump into are unimaginable!" Despite all their efforts, Victoria did not budge at all; she simply remained still while she squatted silently on the ground. One of the security guards continuously tapped his partner''s shoulder as he softly asked, "What should we do? Should we get her some tissues or should we tell her to leave?" All of a sudden, a random passer-by shook his head and shouted, "If I''m not wrong, I think she arrived here in a Ferrari!" As soon as they heard those words, the security guards immediately knew that she wasn''t a woman they should mess with! Coincidentally, Trevor, Wyatt and Willy had walked out of the entrance right at that moment. Drawn towards themotion that urred in front of them, Wyatt then lifted his head and curiously asked. What''s going on? Why is there a crowd gathered over there?" Chapter 611 Chapter 611 Willy turned his head around and looked in that direction as he asked, "Could it be a dead body?" Trevor rolled his eyes and said, "Do you really think everyone is just as sickening as you are, showing no respect for the dead? Shouldn''t we give way and not be one of the people to check things out? Geez, you must be insane!" Out of boredom, he nced through the crowd and saw nothing more than a swarm of people mushed into a ck shadow. Obviously, he was still itching to go watch themotion. "She might be a prostitute!" In the nightid an extravagant nightclub, and these types of ces didn''tck all kinds of mundane tragedies! There were only two types of people who would spend their time in nightclubs. They were either people who felt empty and lonely, or those who were helplessly drowned in reality. In the very next second, something seemed to have lit Willy''s curiosity as he caught on the conversation with excitement, "Look! And you were saying? Aren''t there just women in your eyes now? At that instant, Wyatt couldn''t hold onto his chuckles any longer as he nodded frankly and said, "Hahaha! Indeed, people see the world as how they want it to be! Trevor, don''t me me for not standing by your side this time!" "Hmph! It is obvious that I''m getting bullied when Frederick isn''t around, isn''t it!" Trevor waved his hand as he continued, "Let''s go and have a look!" They grinned at each other and the both of them swiftly followed up, not forgetting to tease before that, "Only at times like this, you would call out for your brother without a second thought!" Willy had a greatugh as he said, "Frederick would be on cloud nine if he ever heard this!" "Are you still on my side? Ditching me when you got caught! Whether you like it or not, he is still my cousin!" It wasn''t easy to gain such fame as him, yet he was still beaten by age. Can''t he just brag a little? He had always been a respected role model to him in his heart! As they were talking, the trio walked over slowly. They still had the overbearing aura although their posture wasnguid. It was then the crowd made way for them heedlessly. At this point, Victoria was still on the ground there, right in the middle of the surrounding crowd. A stray cat could perfectly describe the poor Victoria, crying with snot and tears.N?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content. As soon as Trevorid an eye on her, his heart was instantly ripped in half. He then promptly dashed towards her while his expression turned grim. "Get out of the way!" Frightened by that strongest roar of rage, the security guards who muttered at each other quickly cleared a path for them. They saw Trevor, whose face was seemingly covered by ayer of frost in an instant. "What have you guys done to her?" Waving their hands in fear, both the security guards were terrified, "No! No! We didn''t do anything to her! She had been like this since we came..." "All we did was ask her if she needed us to call her a cab." Wyatt and Willy were inplete confusion as they took a step forward into the scene, "Is she someone you know, Trevor?" Without a single reply, Trevor had already taken off his coat, "There''s nothing to see here! Go away!" The crowd was frightened by his anger and the security guards'' warning, so they took a few steps back but did not leave. They merely moved back to a distance where the crowd slowed down their pace and stopped from time to time to look at them. After wrapping his coat around Victoria, Trevor squatted down as he handed her a handkerchief from his pocket, unconsciously speaking in a soft voice. "What''s the matter? Did someone bully you?" Why was she sitting here in the middle of the night? Looking at the red crying eyes and frozen cheeks and nose, Victoria looked absolutely pitiful to him. His heart was struck by anger with what he saw. Who on earth was it? He would have torn him into pieces if he knew who did this! "Victoria?" Seeing that she remained in this posture without moving an inch, he stretched out his hand, not knowing where to ce it. She suddenly burst out in tears of grievance as soon as he ced the handkerchief near her eyes. "My snacks..." At the very next moment, everyone burst intoughter, "Hahaha..." With the slightest sound of a pfft, Trevor''s lips curled up slightly and he had a glimpse of the ckened snack on the side of the ground that had been trampled on. She couldn''t be crying in such pain just for a snack, could she? Willy couldn''t help but burst intoughter, "Trevor, where did you get to know this kid? I can''t believe it was all for a snack, haha..." Just how much of a foodie was she? With his arms wrapped around his stomach, Wyatt cackled withughter. "Have you not seen enough!? Get lost if you are done watching!" Trevor turned around and looked at him with a piercing re. Looking up as she sobbed in tears, Victoria''s crimson red cheeks and her crystal clear eyes were like the roses blossomed in the night, covered with the mist of dew that shone brilliantly. Right at this. moment, teardrops hung on her long eyshes. The lights from the streetmps shone on her, moving the hearts of all who saw her! The smiles from the crowd slowly converged and everyone had the same thought, "What an innocentdy! Just like a baby, mellow and wless!" Unintentionally ncing at each other, Wyatt and Willy looked towards Victoria as they whispered, "What a beauty she is!" "Let''s go! It seems like someone''s gonna kill us if we don''t leave now!" Willy turned aside briskly after leaving this statement as Wyatt promptly followed up with him while he waved his hand, "We''re leaving. See youter!" At this time, Trevor seemed to be deeply pleased by Victoria''s sudden words, and the little smirk at the edge of his lips could be obviously seen. He gently moved his hands and wiped the tears off her face, "Don''t cry anymore! I''ll take you for some snacks now. It will definitely be enough for you!" Had she been through a robbery? Even a beggar would never fall into such misery! He wouldn''t believe this if he hadn''t seen it with his own eyes! Victoria''s mood obviously calmed down a lot after venting things out as she shed tears. As soon as she came to her senses, she could feel the warmth passing through her body while she looked at the moving palms that were rubbing off the tears on her face. She remained silent. Why was she feeling such warmth? Why was he the one to be here at this kind of moment? She waspletely stunned. Her eyes were dull and she bit her lip. Trevor gave a quick wave in front of her, "What''s wrong? Don''t you know me anymore? Is it reallyfortable to sit in the middle of the road? Don''t you want to get up already?" He got to his feet and gave her a hand to stand up straight as he checked on her. His eyes were cold as he spoke. "Don''t you feel embarrassed to cry over snacks? I''ll bring you to have some expensive pastries! Just tell me which restaurant you want to go to! There are a few good restaurants nearby, and they are at opposite ends from each other!" Trevor mumbled while Victoria couldn''t help but interrupt with a weeping voice as soon as he mentioned pastries, "I''ve queued for it for so long, yet didn''t even have a bite!" She was hungry... She felt even more wronged when the snacks were already in her hands. One after another, her tears started rolling down those cheeks again. "Hey, what''s wrong? Don''t cry... Please don''t cry anymore!" Taking a step forward, he held her tightly in his arms and said, "Alright! Alright! Don''t cry any more!" He really had no clue what was going on with her, but he was terrified to see a crying Victoria, as if her heart were broken into pieces. He then gently stroked the back of her head andforted her with the gentlest voice he had. "Tell me which one you wanna go to. I''ll bring you there. Alright?" The emotions were very much past tense to Victoria. Trevor''s inadvertent gestures gave her the warmth and care she needed most at that moment, bringing her to another breakdown once again At this point, all she needed was a shoulder to lean on even though that person was as dark as a devil, a person who had hurt her deeply in the past. She threw herself into his arms and burst into tears. That breakdown was an umtion of all her pressure and negative emotions due to that ident. For the first time ever, she couldn''t hold back and broke down in public. However, the only thing out of her expectation was the person who gave her the care she needed most at her weakest time, was the person who caused all of her pain and sorrow. It wasn''t to her knowing that he had already taken advantage of the situation to get closer to her again. What a fate! Chapter 612 Chapter 612 However, at this moment, she couldn''t be bothered. At that instance, her heart seemed to bepletely softened by hispassionate gesture when Trevor couldn''t stop himself from putting her head on his chest. He hugged her tightly and his voice was as light as a feather. "Alright, don''t cry anymore, alright?" Just in that moment, when a continuous stomach''s rumbling sound burst into the air, he gently moved her away and his lips raised into a smirk. "Hungry, huh?" How could she cry in such despair on the street just for a few snacks she dropped? Women, really! Why don''t you just go get more? "There''s a restaurant right up this street. I''ll take you there to get some food!" As soon as she turned around and wanted to move, her whole body was hit by a strong tingling numbness before she stumbled to the ground once again, "Ah..." "Be careful!" Trevor grabbed her and gasped, "How do you even call yourself an adult? You even fall when you walk!" Hearing his impatientints and reprimand, Victoria pouted as she spoke in a coquettish tone, "My legs are numb!" It wasn''t like she wished for it to happen! He could never resist her mumbling voice that came along with a hoarse tone. He bent over to the ground to give her a soothing massage on her calves and wrapped his arms around her waist after that. "Try walking now? Slowly!" Although she wasn''t used to his sudden care and consideration, she once again felt an unexpected moment of warmth especially on this chilly night. Both of them walked a distance that led them to the bustling area while Trevor held onto her along the way. It was the most peaceful evening stroll for both of them in history when the whole journey was in silence. At this moment, Anthony, who was wandering around the periphery of the crowd, had been forced to a side by the fence next to a tree. He was stunned for a long time... Standing beside him was Isabe, whose eyes wandered between him and the entrance when she could feel his motionless sight. She didn''t say a single word but she quietly stood by his side, feeling lonely as she firmly gripped her clothes. In a huge and majestic hotel, Trevor ordered a carton of milk and some light refreshments to be served quickly. He didn''t forget to order her all-time favorite buns before handing over the menu to Victoria. Indeed, she was starving at that moment, so she ordered two dishes and a bowl of soup. Within the bat of an eyelid, the exquisitely prepared dishes were served on the table. Fortunately, there seemed to be a lot of food and they were all exquisite. There were only four buns ced on a te. Victoria couldn''t care less about her image and gobbled up those delicious looking snacks. Trevor watched her feasting on the food while he had his sipped on coffee. Most of the tes on the table had been emptied in no time but only the shrimp dish was left, because it had a fishy stench. Taking a sip of coffee, he was in a cheerful mood. For the first time, there was a woman who could make him happy just by watching her eat! After she finished all the food, she had a happy tummy. After she stopped eating, Victoria then realised how embarrassing she had been. Beingpletely unsettled at that moment, she pursed her lips without knowing what to say! Trevor put down the cup of coffee in his hand after a thorough admiration of her bashful beauty as he said, "Are you done with the meal? Little bun!" "What?"Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. She was caught up in her little tantrum while staring into his charming eyes. In the next second, heughed and said, "You look more like a bun now! I''ll name you ''Little Bun'' from now on!" "Trevor!" He pinched on her cheek dotingly while Victoria gritted her teeth, "Alright, let''s go! A three-star restaurant seemed to have been downgraded to fast food with your way of gobbling!" He then raised up his hand and called for the bill! After picking up the check, Trevor got up on his feet and picked up his coat, not forgetting Victoria''s handbag as well. That was an act of a gentleman. Especially with his gentle gesture of lending her a hand when heading down the staircase, it was a moment that melted hearts with a strong sense of tenderness. She had to admit, the small gestures that this man made were very thoughtful! It didn''t matter if he did it intentionally or not! Sure enough, he was a typical yboy! As soon as he withdrew his hands from her, she had brought about a conclusion of this man in her heart. When a sense of emptiness struck under her hand, she looked into his bright eyes as her hand swiftly tucked into her sleeves, fearing that he would take advantage of her again. In that split second, Trevor inadvertently captured such a lovely and cute gesture of hers, as if time had returned to the moment when they first fell in love. His heart was instantly pounded by the strangest feeling and he couldn''t help but r¨¦call shbacks of their intimacy from that very night. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Her experiences in rtionships must be countable for her to be this cautious with men! If it was another woman right beside him now, wouldn''t she be taking this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to grab onto his arms as tight as a gum? Although she was ady pure as snow, Victoria was someone who had a boyfriend previously! Trevor seemed to see through her thoughts after a few nces on her expression, Anyhow, she was somewhat innocent when it came to love and rtionships! Otherwise, she wouldn''t behave with such fearlessness even though she had not much of an experience thest time! Looking at her palm-sized face as delicate as a porcin doll that carried a slight redness in her crying eyes, Trevor was struck by an unstoppable desire to protect her from anything bad. How could people not feel tender towards such a simple yet refineddy? After taking a step back, he stretched out his hand and held onto hers tightly, locking their fingers together. Unquestionably, she acted like an annoyed child who couldn''t shake off the adult. She merely pouted her lips, looked away, and gave up on holding out against him. Holding onto her hand as they walked out of the hotel, he once again put his coat on her as soon as they reached the door, "Let''s go! I''ll send you home!" As usual, she had no say to reject his offer! Trevor sent her back to Green Lux Garden, and he even walked her all the way up to her ce. Victoria then took off his coat and returned it to him when they got to the entrance of her house, "Thank you for tonight..." Even though those words were said unwillingly, he did provide her the best warmth and attention she needed most today. Despite being in the city where she grew up, she felt utterly lonely and helpless for the first time, especially when her parents weren''t by her side. She had been used to being the strong and independent one and didn''t need to pour her heart out to anyone. However, that night, she truly understood that she was also a delicate woman! It seemed that she had no intention of inviting Trevor into her ce. Unlike the previous visit, he did not force his way in but gently gave a pinch on her pretty face. The obviously happy look on his face could not be concealed, "My silly little bun! Get going now!" Just as she opened the door, he quickly remembered something and stopped her by grabbing her arm while he stuffed a red brocade box into her hands. "Consider this as a little constion gift!" He put the brocade box into her hand and held it tightly, indicating that she cannot reject the gift! After knowing him for some time, she had understood his temperament and knew how to get along with him. She thought that it was reasonable for her to ept such a valuable present from him when he had taken great advantage of her! It was an easy guess judging by the size of the box. It must be either a ne or a bracelet. She did not reject this time, thinking that a piece of jewelry wouldn''t cost him too much anyway. She then epted the gift and went in and closed the door behind here. Trevor then left. That night waspletely out of everyone''s expectation. Laying down on the sofa, Victoria was feeling exhausted as she opened the brocade box after a long time of consideration. Under the beaming light was a pink tulip ne shining with the finest radiance that broke into her sight... Chapter 613 Chapter 613 What a beautiful ne! Her favourite pink tulips! A glimpse of confusion shed through her eyes as she stroked through the ne, "How did he know?" Looking at the logo on the box and its craftsmanship, this ne must be extremely costly! She never thought that Trevor would be so generous! He must have bought it some time ago and had been carrying it around with him! Pink tulips? Had he been nning to give it to her? Or was it just a coincidence that he had prepared it for someone else, and it just so happened that she got it? At this moment, all kinds of thoughts hovered in her mind, but they didn''t stop her from admiring and loving this gorgeous ne! Finally, Victoria kept it safely in her home safe. On the other side, Trevor was in one of his best moods. He soaked in a warm bath with some music on as soon as he reached home. He even celebrated by drinking half a bottle of wine as he chuckled to himself from time to time. "Hahaha, Little Bun..." In the blink of an eye it was Saturday, when D & Jill''s fashion press conference cocktail party was happening in the Shine Pearl Tower. Right at the front was the reception desk while Victoria was in a panic backstage, "Ladies, be calm and don''t rush! Be aware of your steps! The stage is slightly higher today. Safety first!" "It''s starting soon. Everyone, hurry up!"Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. pping her hands, she gave the crew her final instructions while she cautiously checked through the details. It was then she patted her chest and took a long deep breath as this was always the most nerve wrecking moment! However, as soon as she pictured the concept of this press conference in her mind, all of her dreams seemed to being true. She couldn''t tame her excitement and all she felt was happiness despite the hard work and tiredness! At this moment, the four great masters of Casterwich City appeared at the front hall one after another. Not to mention, the favor and support of other famous stars had also triggered a wave of sensation that brought the event to its climax. There came Alicia with Frederick by her side, wearing a ck, slim- cut evening gown and a fluffy white fur scarf that unintentionally attracted lots of attention and shlights. Frederick instinctively turned his head over to another direction, covering half of her face with his hand as if fearing someone was going to snatch her away from him. He then frowned with a slight unhappy face. "Trevor?" He could have told him in advance if he had asked them toe over and show support! Trevor couldn''t stop himself from rolling his eyes when it came to the lovebirds as he teasingly said, "What now? Is he really going to hide her in the shadows forever?" Right on time, Carson and the others arrived at the set with the brightest smile hanging on their faces, "It''spletely understandable! Frederick had probably gotten a phobia! Well, it''s best to be more cautious since my beautiful sister-inw has such a charm!" "Don''t you worry! Her pictures won''t be circted!" Trevor signaled Holger toe forth as he whispered in his ear. "Alright! I''ll inform them to keep an eye!" It was then Frederick retrieved his hand and said, "The more she''s been exposed to the public, the more danger she''ll attract! The reason for all of you to be thisidback about it is because we aren''t talking about your wives! He quickly pulled Alicia into his arms as soon as he spoke before he continued with a look of pride, "Anyway, it isn''t like you all have one to talk about!" Hearing how they could make fun of each other, Alicia couldn''t stop smiling and she thought to herself, "They are really close to each other!" "You are being mean this time, Frederick! This is an obvious rub of salt over our wounds!" Carson then gradually moved closer to Alicia. He said, "My dear sister-inw, do you have any girlfriends who are as pure and charming as you are? We are actually really rich!" In the midst of their conversation, he looked around and he saw the other three of them look away. Obviously, none of them agreed with his words which drove Carson up the wall. "What uncooperative teammates you all are! Unless all of you have already have an eye on someone? Clearly, you boys are just refusing to ept help out of pretentious pride! Geez, I think I''m the only one who knows what''s best for myself, Alicia! Am I right?" In an instant, she gave out a slightugh, "Hehe..." Raising his hand, Frederick nudged Carson away from her as he told them, "Alicia is unique! There''s no other woman like her! Just give up already!" His little enchantress was someone whom no one else could bepared to! She cocked her head and Victoria shed through her mind in that very second as she screamed, "There''s actually one!" "Who? Who is it?" She was pulled apart by Wyatt and Willy when she had screamed in excitement, "Alright, that''s enough! There are plenty of women watching over you, Master Vives! There was no good reputation to be discussed about this man any longer! As she looked at the boys, Alicia sincerely thought that one of them might actually make a great couple with Victoria. Just when she was about to pick out one for her, Carson''s eyes quickly swept towards the bulletin board, where he swiftly changed his targeted opponent. "Hey, Trevor! Isn''t this one of yourpany''s events? Why do you still need us toe and support the show?" All of them turned in the direction where Trevor was and they were wondering about it. Just as he was about to exin, the host was heard from the stage. "Thank you all for your time in attending tonight''s new productunch by our one and only Designer Jill! The show will be starting in no time. Please be seated ordingly..." Although they had prepared plenty of spaces for unexpecteders, Trevor dide without an invitation after all, especially when he brought the four great masters along which heated the ambiance! Thus, the crew members added more than a row of chairs for the audience and they reserved the best seats for them. The ambient lights were dimmed and on the stage were models walking on the runway one after another. The audience apuded as the show began. As it was winter season, the first batch of models were wearing thick yet fashionable outfits in neutral, earthy colors. There werefortable knit wear and also furry wool coats. The overall color coordination was contrasting and attractive! Moreover, the style of clothing was rtively simple, with casual wear designed in a unique perception. Unlike ordinary knitted tops with fancy patterns or embroidered beads that could be seen on the street, these knitted designs worn by the models on stage were all in colored, which made them look very clean and minimalistic. However, there was a split on the edge of the clothing that was tied with tassels. A glimpse of the models'' skin could be seen through the simple knittedce patterns. Or even better, decorating some of the sleeves or cor with a detailed bow that was of the same color scheme. On the whole, this brought about a fashionable approach that incorporated a little yfulness. It was merely a casual appreciation of the clothing. After a few batches of models walked down the runway, Alicia somehow realized amon signature on every piece of clothing, the bow design with the letter "J", no matter how different the genre of clothing. A dress came into sight while she noticed the neckline design and the color choice as soon as sheid eyes on it. It was like a long bow, and the color block had a slimming effect. Why did all the dresses look so much like Victoria''s work and style? When they studied fashion together, they were young girls, and the bow knot was her favorite element in creating her masterpieces. She could better express herself through this signature element in her designs ever since she fell in love, a symbol that she was best known of the for. To get rid of the feelin young and unskilled girlishponent in her designs, Victoria had her own way of hiding these bowknots in her works! Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Not to mention, she was even pleased by gaining her best inspiration from her rtionship, while the bow knot could be her copyrighted signature. Being on the same page, both of them were destined to be sisters for life! Even for Victoria''s erroneous beliefs, Alicia mocked her when proudly showed her silly cleverness! Chapter 614 Chapter 614 Just when Alicia thought about this best friend of hers, only then did she realize how long she hadn''t been in contact with her, ever since she changed her phone number! Even though she had her sim card retrieved, she hadn''t had the time to change it back on her phone because she was entirely caught up with her recent workload. Not knowing if it was all in her mind, the more she thought of Victoria, the more she felt that these designs were done by her. Soon, the theme was switched to a red New Year''s theme. It was also minimal yet high-fashion. It was then that Alicia had a dull look and got up, wanting to head to the backstage area. Frederick promptly grabbed her small hand as soon as she made a move, "Do you have an eye on any of the gowns? Or do you like all of the designs?" Coming to her senses, she then remembered that they were still in the midst of a fashion show. Even if it was Victoria, she must be hectically busy at this moment! Alicia gently shook her head and leaned towards his ears .then she chuckled lowly and whispered to him, "No, it''s not that! I''m just curious... Who would have the power to get the great Master Trevor toe uninvited?" She nced at him from the corner of her eyes. She saw someone feeling as exhrated and enthusiastic as herself at that very moment. Frederick also tilted his head towards Trevor and saw the exact expression that brought about a trace of a surprise to him, "Indeed, it is rare to have seen him in such a serious look!" It was a fashion show, a women''s clothing fashion show! What was on the show that he couldn''t take his eyes off? The duo shared a smiling look and continued watching the show without any further discussion about it! The exhibition was marvelously, a well curated show. Not to mention, it ended spectacrly with a parent-child pairing outfit which was disyed on female models, an adult with a child who were both exquisitely beautiful. Alicia''s heart instantly melted when she saw the little girl model wearing a red-white dress with a furry bear in her arms and a cute bag on her back. Almost at the same time, Frederick murmured in her ear. "Our daughter will definitely look even more gorgeous! Let''s raise one of our own, and we can hold her hands like that!" They held hands with their fingers intertwined, and he looked at her tenderly while he pictured the scene that drowned him in a pool of happiness. His life would be perfect to have another baby in the family! He smiled and fiddled with her tiny hands. Leaning against him, Alicia rested her head on his shoulder with sparkling eyes and a brilliant smile. As soon as the stage was beamed withyers of dazzling spotlights, Victoria, in her white jumpsuit, was being invited on stage. She was surrounded by the group of red- dressed models and a thunderous apuse rose from the audience. Alicia stood up from her seat feeling overwhelmed by emotions she almost burst out in tears of joy, "Is that really her?" She inadvertently pped harder. This was a dream that thedies once shared and it all came true for Victoria! Her designs were absolutely gorgeous and striking! That day''sunch was majestic and done sessfully! After a bow of appreciation, Victoria met Alicia''s eyes in the crowd as she looked across the audience. She waspletely stunned for a moment. Thedies looked at each other and smiled in an instant. At this time, people wereing up to the stage to give her bouquets of flowers.N?velDrama.Org holds this content. After that, the crew removed some of the seats and slow music resumed. Victoria then turned around and retreated backstage while she took a few glimpses behind, checking on Alicia. That direction of Victoria''s gaze brought all the Four Great Masters into confusion, not knowing that it was an emotional look that she had for Alicia. The gentlemen looked at each other with doubts when all of themnded their final nce at Trevor. He, of course, noticed it. He had his hands in his pockets and he felt delighted inside. Finally, she took a good look at him. So much for him secretly getting people toe to the show! His efforts didn''t go in vain! After returning to the backstage, Victoria put down the flowers and gave her orders to the crew before she left in a hurry. There were continuous interceptions from people along her way out from backstage where she didn''t take a moment to stop but merely gave a wave of hands as an appreciation. "Thank you all foring! Excuse me..." Victoria couldn''t care less as she urgently squeezed through the crowd of fans. Meantime, Alicia was apanying Frederick as he socialized with people in the ???? exhibition hall. At this point, she was put covered with all anxiety at down her ss of wine and turned around to see Victoria running over to them. Before she could even make a move to reunite with her, Trevor then took a sideways turn in an instant, stopping her in her tracks.. Looking at the smile that hung on Victoria''s face, Trevor couldn''t hold the happiness that could be seen through his loving eyes. He was over the moon to see her trotting her way towards him as he was sipping on his wine. At this point, his heart was already pumping so fast before it got to a point of explosion. It was just when he saw a white shadow brushed past his shoulder... The smile on his face froze instantly as Trevor turned sideways. Looking at each other, Alicia and Victoria shared a look of disbelief. Despite feeling that they had parted forever, bothdies now carried a different kind of temperament! Everything changed but never their friendship, which only grew deeper as the days passed! "Vicki..." "Alicia!" The duo ran towards each other and gave their tightest hug as they sighed with emotions that couldn''t be spoken through words, "It''s really you! Congrattions on that good show! You''ve done a perfect job!" Grabbing Alicia''s hands, Victoria nodded her head strongly as she said, "You''ve changed so much! I almost didn''t recognize you!" Nothing could change the bond between these two loving best friends as Alicia sighed sentimentally, "Same goes to you too! How did you get so haggard?" Victoria seemed to have lost weight from what Alicia remembered. It was as if she waspletely transformed into a brand new person. Meanwhile, she had so much to share with her, but it wasn''t convenient at that asion. Trevor was instantaneously caught by a sense of astonishment. He gazed at thedies, "You both know each other?" How was Alicia not invited to such an important event of hers? Was Victoria one of her friends? Why did she never mention it to him before? His gaze then turned towards Frederick, who simply shrugged his shoulders. At that point, he was in a state of confusion. Obviously, he knew nothing about it either! Did he just overestimate himself? Now, there''s anotheryer of identity added to theplicated woman! There were seconds when Trevor''s expression turned ghastly while he was struck by his muddled thoughts. Not to mention the others who nearly fainted in doubts when both Trevor and Frederick couldn''t make heads or tails to what they saw. Stepping forward, Carson said "Alicia, you really do have a girlfriend who''s as charming as you are! Why don''t you introduce her to all of us?" Just when he started teasing thedies, Willy pulled him back at once from saying another word. "Hey! What''s the matter?" Why was Willy getting into his way and snatching his prey! Before Carson could evene to his senses, he was then being grabbed on his arms by Wyatt when he leaned over and whispered in his ears. Hearing his swift exnation about the situation, Carson turned his head around and screamed in surprise. "What? She is..." Later on, he looked over to the other side directly into Trevor, seeing that his face was looking really upset. Carson then moved as quickly as he could behind Willy and Wyatt as he wailed andined in annoyance, "s, you guys really don''t treat me as your best buddy! Secretly sharing the story amongst yourself when I''m always thest to know? That really hurt my fragile heart..." The duo then raised their eyebrows and asked with one voice, "Do you have any problem with it?" He then gave himself a rub on the chest and put his arms around their shoulders, squeezing his head in between them as he said, "How would I ever dare to do that? By the way, brothers, we are recently working on aboratory research project. Why don''t all of you invest in it as support? Not to forget, you all should cover our entertainment expenses for half a year! How could you not consider our feelings? It hurts my little heart..." Chapter 615 Chapter 615 Victoria then came to her senses. Only then did she see a group of outstanding men standing before her eyes. She wasn''t surprised by Trevor''s appearance at her fashion show, but it was odd to have Casterwich City''s famous Four Great Masters to be here all at once. What was more shocking was seeing Alicia hanging out with these gentlemen; it obviously filled her head with questions. Wasn''t Alicia already seeing an "uncle"? What was happening now? Just when those words were on the tip of her tongue, she felt that it wasn''t the right time for her to clear her doubts by asking these questions out loud just yet! It was the same for Alicia when she had to reconsider her words before saying them in front of the others. Even though she didn''t know the reason for such hesitation, she had obviously made the right guess on the sparks shared between Trevor and Victoria by just a nce. However, didn''t she already have a boyfriend? Why was there such an flirtatious yet obscure atmosphere between the both of them? Therefore, they only shared eye contact with confusion, coincidently avoiding the embarrassment between them. At this point, a waiter came in with a bouquet of flowers in his hands, "Designer Jill, Here''s a bouquet that was instructed to be delivered to you personally!" They were her favourite pink tulips! Not even opening the card that came with the bouquet as soon as she saw the familiar packaging, Victoria''s expression turned dull abruptly, "Alright, please take it out!" "Where should I ce it? Would you like it to be sent up to your room?" Her tone became a little harsh before the waiter could finish his sentence. She urged, "Throw it anywhere, just throw it away!" At the very next second, the waiter cleverly turned away and left while she tidied up her hair in annoyance, "My apologies. I still have some things to follow up on. Please excuse me for now!" Victoria tugged at Alicia''s hand before she left, "We''ll hang out another day!" "That would be great!" Alicia could feel something was wrong with the tight grab as she patted the back of Victoria''s handfortingly. It seemed to be a useful gesture that calmed her anger down. She then nodded her head and left with a smile. Meanwhile, Danica was on her phone as she arrived at Shine Pearl Tower. She was in a terrible mood, and was struggling to withstand the pressure and frustrations she was feeling. "Mr. Conley, I''ve reached the entrance of Shine Pearl Tower. The club that you mentioned..." "... Third floor on the southern back alley. Alright, I got it!" She looked around to confirm her current location, then she hung up the phone and sighed. As soon as she turned around, she caught a glimpse of a familiar-looking ck vehicle, where she saw a car te number that she knew. Frederick''s car? At Shine Pearl Tower? Was he here? Her heart suddenly started beating faster and faster, and she instinctively turned to her side. Rows of luxurious cars came into her sight before she wanted to take a step forward, but she stopped. She took a look at the other cars, and she found that they were obviously not as luxurious. "Spyker? Maybach? Why did these cars look so simr to the style of those few people? Was it possible that the others aside from Trevor were here too? Shine Pearl Tower was known for being the secondrgest multimedia premise under Sofare Entertainment. Could there be a grand event going on tonight? Danica walked towards the main entrance, but did not find any special advertisement or publicity of any events. She then moved forward and asked around, leading her straight up to the huge exhibition hall. As she walked out from the corridor, a tall and familiar figure in ck entered her sight without warning. Was that Frederick Clements? Her red lips were parted, and with a face full of happiness and excitement, she quickly took a few steps forward. A feminine voice came out from nowhere before she could say anything, "How would I know when you didn''t tell me anything? Um... Let''s get back home before we continue with this discussion! I wouldn''t have thought of such a coincidence that Victoria was actually the one who refused to go on a blind date with Trevor!" In fact, they had no reason to hide their rtionship from Victoria now! Alicia actually heard Victoriain in the spur of the moment. Her family seemed to be worried that she still hadn''t gotten married at this age, and they arranged blind dates for her with ignorant and ipetent yboys? Who would have thought that Trevor, of the two famous Clements, had been described as an ignorant and ipetent yboy? In addition to her disdainful tone, she really thought that he was just another rich kid who was "unlearned and unskilled"! However, what was going on with these two people? Poking at her forehead, Frederick snorted coldly, "Confess now! How many more friends of yours do you have that I don''t know about?" They obviously shared a close friendship like sisters judging by how they reacted earlier while he didn''t know anything about it! He wouldn''t be in such a mess like a headless fly when he lost Alicia if he ever knew that she had a best friend! "Hubby, Victoria is a woman!" He was speaking in a tone as if he had caught her cheating! Once again, he gave her another poke on her forehead as he grunted, "Yes, she is a woman, but so what? You mighte out and say you like women!" After a round of teasing and jokes, he then gently pinched her cheek. "It is my fault to have neglected your needs! Thinking that I might lose you forever, I felt like aplete dead person without a soul! We wouldn''t have been separated for this long if only took the time to care for you and mixed around with your circle of friends!" Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. He then pulled her into his strong arms andid a regretful kiss on her forehead, "Never, never will we part again!" Other than Alicia''s parents, he didn''t take the initiative to know where she was born, her background, or even her colleagues at work. In that instant, Frederick felt a sense of insecurity when she was once again like a string instead of a kite that he could grab tightly in his hands, somewhat waiting to be Broken one day. "No, it was me who didn''t open up my heart to you and kept secrets! We were both at fault, but it''s never toote for us to reconnect from now on!" Their love story happened quickly when both of them didn''t build trust in their rtionship. The couple had their own deep wounds from the past that they wouldn''t want to touch on. It would take time for two hearts toe together. As their eyes met, Frederick nodded heavily and said, "Mhm!" The unspoken bond between them needed to be honed for them to be in a healthy rtionship! "Let''s get inside! Victoria has done a great show today! We should be there as her greatest support for the remaining exhibition! We won''t leave until the end, but we will definitely go for a date tomorrow, just the two of us. By the way, please remind me to leave Victoria my phone number. I can''t really remember hers..." "Alright! Why are your hands so cold? Are you freezing?" "No, I just washed my hands earlier. Hehe..." "You naughty girl! Don''t let yourself get cold, especially when it''s winter now!" Chatting lovingly, the couple walked back to the hall. He paused momentarily to warm her hands by rubbing them in his, and he didn''t forget to adjust the fluffy shawl around her shoulder. In the corner, Danica''s heart ached as she saw the couple sharing their intimacy before her eyes. She clenched her fist so tightly that they creaked. "Alicia! It''s her again!" Victoria? Who was she? What did this have to do with her? A press conference? A series of words shed in her mind when she suddenly had a thought and followed them into the exhibition hall. Chapter 616 Chapter 616 Worried that she would attract too much attention from people around, Danica didn''t have the guts to walk in publicly. She couldn''t do much but walk back and forth at the entrance a couple of times, paying full attention to the situation inside the hall. "I see. Is this a fashion press conference? Looking at the decorations and setting, it seems like... a fashion show?" She roughly judged from what she saw. There were too many familiar faces in the press conference at just a nce. They were all dressed in fancy clothing and gorgeously set hairstyles; it seemed like a solemn event. "Which one of them is Victoria? She should be somewhere close to Alicia! Was she dressed in red? A business-like dress? She must be someone extraordinary to have the ability to get all the Four Great Masters toe for her show!" Danica paced back and forth at the door repeatedly, fearing to take another look as she stayed in a corner and bit her nails. Memories filled her mind. At the moment when she felt thoroughly anxious, there was a man dressed in a shop assistant''s uniform walking towards her, with a hand on his phone and another holding arge bouquet. Without much consideration, she pretended to be tidying her hair as she bumped into him. "Gosh..." "I''m sorry! I''m really sorry! Are you alright, miss?" Looking towards him, Danica looked angry and stared at him furiously as she deliberately patted her beautiful dress, "Did you not watch where you were going? Luckily my dress isn''t dirtied!" She scolded him at first, but then softened her tone a little as she asked, "Hey. These flowers look absolutely gorgeous! Are these for Victoria? "Ah!" The shop assistant was pleasantly surprised, "Do you know Miss As? These flowers are indeed for her to congratte her on her sessful show! May I ask, where is the banquet hall?" "Isn''t it over there? I''m her friend. I can pass these to her! There were just too many flowers for her today! You''d better not go over so that you won''t be blocked at the door. Who knows how long you''ll need to wait!" "I''ll appreciate that very much! Could you sign here for me, please?" The waiter took out a booklet and handed it over to her. Danica wanted to sign ''Victoria As'' but was entirely sure of the correct spelling of her name. She then casually signed the name, Molly Cook, and added the word ''on behalf'' after thinking about it! After checking through the signature, the shop assistant handed her the bouquet and thanked her once again before he left. At this moment, Danica was obviously more bold by having these flowers as a cover as she got a better picture of the situation from the waiters who came in and out of the hall. In the name of delivering the bouquet, she confirmed Victoria''s appearance from a few people before she could set her target and walk towards the backstage area. Just when she was about to reach the door, her phone rang instantly, and she couldn''t help but grit her teeth as soon as she saw Mr. Conley''s name. At that moment, she swiftly moved to the side and picked up the call, "What the hell are you doing? What''s with the no-show?" She spoke coquettishly in her lowest voice as soon as she opened her mouth, "Mr. Conley, please don''t be mad! How would I dare to do that? Coincidentally I bumped into a friend and got caught up. Please give me a few more minutes! I promise that I won''t disappoint you tonight! As a surprise, let me keep this a secret for now..." "I''ll exin the details to you in a minute!" "Mhm, mhm, I promise I won''t keep you waiting for nothing!" As soon as she hung up the phone, Danica''s expression immediately turned ugly, "Bah! Old pervert! She then turned around and set her phone on silent mode! Walking to the entrance for the crew members, she raised the flowers high up while covering her face with a paper towel as if she wasn''t feeling well, "Ahem, is Miss As here? Which way is it to her room?" "Miss As is just right in front. You may pass the flowers to me! There, ce the bouquet over at the corner!" "There will be no need for that. I''ll do it myself! These flowers must be taken with great care. In case it gets destroyed!" The person in charge gave her a look and went on with his own business, "Suit yourself then!" On the other side, Alicia stayed for the second half of the show until she had a chance to get close to Victoria as she had reluctantly parted with her, "Is there really nothing that I can help with?" Shaking her head, Victoria gave her a polite smile and said, "No need! This is not my first time. I had done the arrangements for everything!" She then got even closer to her ear and whispered jokingly, "Now, quickly leave! Your man is already getting anxious! Although she said so, Victoria noticed the gaze of admiration that Frederick had for Alicia that hadn''t ? disappeared throughout the night From the bottom of her heart, she was actually envious to see such a loving couple and that Alicia could find herself a good man who loved and cared for her tenderly! Bothdies could clearly see the stories in each other''s eyes as Alicia stopped insisting with her offer, "Please give me a call when you''re free. I''m working as a frencer now! My time will be flexible to hang out with you! I really have a lot to tell you!" "Me too! Maybe in a couple of days after settling the show..." There was still a lot to be followed up even though the press conference had ended, especially with the orders that came in after the show! Alicia nodded and waved her hands, "Mhm, I''ll get going now! Call me if you need anything at any time! You know, I''m not alone now! I should be able to get them to help!" She nced back with the spark dwelling at the edge of her eyes with happiness that couldn''t be concealed shown on her lips. "I know! I will if I need help! Get going already!" Victoria came back to the venue after sending Alicia to the entrance. On this night, Trevor intended to impress Victoria with the efforts that he made for her press conference which was unexpectedly being credited to someone else. He hadn''t spoken to anyone throughout the night, only finding the two best friends chattering closely Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org He gently swirled the ss of wine in his hand while his sight had never left Victoria for even a second. However, there was a depressing feeling in his heart. Victoria''s rtionship with Alicia was undeniably close and unusual! There was so much intimacy between thedies while she was something like a heated iron or a nt with thorns all over her body to him! She wasn''t someone whom he could casually fall in love with or y with! Once again, his entire mind was upied by the indiscernible thoughts! He was falling for a woman whom he should least mess with! He still did not leave even after his friends left, and he felt even more depressed... At this moment, Danicaid in front of a bald old man in the club with a phone in her hands, as she spoke in a ttering manner. "Mr. Conley, it''s my honor to be serving you! However, how could my beauty bepared to my sister here? Look at her, doesn''t she have an angel''s look and devilishly hot body?"All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. After that, she then showed him a photoshopped picture of Alicia that she had long prepared. She still had long hair in the photo with an elongated body that prominently showed a sexier body shape, "This is a real-life photo! I wouldn''t fool you with the generosity that you''ve shown me! If you are really interested in her, I''ll definitely try my best to get her to you tonight! I''ve even booked a room for the both of you! Just so you know, tonight isn''t a good time for me to..." Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "I''d never break my promise if it wasn''t to keep your wonderful night going. I''d never... I''d never take such a risk!" Chapter 617 Chapter 617 The implication was that she was forced to do this and had her own reasons for doing so. She also hinted at the immoral methods that she had used against the situation! Of course, she had to emphasize to not bear the me! As soon as he looked at the phone, Mr. Conley knew what she meant right away. Faint disdain and disgust shed in his eyes, but he couldn''t conceal the extreme interest, and he nodded happily instead! At the same time, Danica added more wine in his ss. "In this case, let''s toast to our pleasant cooperation! Mr. Conley, let me make a toast to you first and sit with you for a while more! She is just around this area in another event. I''m not sure if she would be willing toe over. We might need some time for the arrangement..." At this time, Alicia was in her best mood as she got the chance to meet Victoria. Her footsteps were light and she was still humming a tune after she got home. Frederick was extremely pleased to see such a happy Alicia, and his mood was brightened up along with hers. After getting to the bedroom, he received a call just as he took off his coat. He told her before answering the call, "I''ll be in the study room. You can wash up first!" "Alright!" It wasn''t until she took out her pajamas from the wardrobe that she remembered that her original sim card had yet to be fixed. Looking through the drawer, she found an old phone. She tried installing the sim card to see if it would work. Fortunately, it was still usable! She then took out a power bank and plugged the cable in to charge the phone. After that, she turned around and headed to the bathroom for a warm shower when a ringing sound was heard. She promptly turned back and saw the phone had been sessfully switched on. On the main screen, a few messages popped up. [I''m not in a good mood. Can youe over to keep mepany? Hampton Hotel, A2608] [I''m feeling sad! There is a lot that I need to tell you... Pleasee on your own. Don''t tell anyone else!] [I''ll be waiting for you until youe over! There was something that happened, and I don''t know who to look for help...] [What should I do? Other than you, I really don''t want anyone else to know about it!] [Who should I look for? I really feel like dying...] Victoria? What was going on? Did something terrible really happen? It wasn''t long ago since they parted after the press conference. Why was she at Hampton Hotel? At that moment, Alicia recalled seeing this hotel along the way which was located not too far from here! What happened to poor Victoria? Didn''t she give her Misty''s name card earlier? Why was she texting to her old number? She would have missed it again if she didn''t get dressed right then!Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. Before she left the house, she turned around and looked at the door to check if Fredrick was back, but there were no signs of him. At this point, she swiftly made a call while she paid full attention to any motion that passed through the door. "Sorry, the number you have dialed is not reachable. Please try againter..." Why wasn''t she picking up the call? Did she hang up? Was she in danger or something? It couldn''t be! What was this situation? As she was caught up in confusion as to whom to look for help, Alicia called up to Shine Pearl Tower to get someone to search for Victoria. After a while, a reply came from the other end of the call. "Miss nchard, the banquet is still ongoing! However, there''s no sign of Designer Jill around here. The waiter seemed to have seen her leaving with a man!" "Alright, got it. Thank you very much!" As soon as she hung up the phone, Alicia felt a little anxious. Man? What was going on? Who could it be? Could it be that boyfriend of hers? At this point, she waspletely trapped in confusion about the situation. Just at this very moment, a message that hadn''t been read came into her sight, [It''s not convenient to call now... Alicia, I''m feeling awful. I wish you were here with me... The press conference was a sess, but let don''t feel happy about it at all. really need someone to be with me right now. Unless now isn''t the right time for you. Then, it is fine!] Content Without having a second thought, Alicia gave a brisk reply, [Don''t do anything silly. I''ll be right there!] Just when she sent out the message, Alicia froze for a second with the phone still in her hands, "She''s such a tough and optimisticdy. How is it possible for her to take things this hard?" Even so, there was an obvious sense of sorrow and coldness through Victoria''s eyes when they met that evening! Having two contradicting voices fight against each other in her mind, there was not much time for Alicia to think about it anymore as she quickly put on her shoes and went to the study room before she left the house. It didn''t take Alicia long to arrive at the Hampton Hotel by car. She sent Victoria a message before entering the hotel, [I''m here! I''ll be there real quick! Don''t hurt yourself!] "Wee to the Hampton Hotel! May I know how many of you, miss? Do you need a room or..." The lobby boy had a strange attitude when he saw Aliciae in empty-handed. "Hi, I''m Alicia nchard. I''m here to see a friend! May I know which way to A2608?" "Oh, Miss nchard. Please,e with me. The elevator is just right over here!" As soon as she got into the elevator, Alicia took a look at the CCTV as she pressed on the button for the 26th floor, lowering her head to y with her phone after. She was the only one in the elevator since it was almost eleven o''clock at night. After getting out of the elevator, she nced around and found an empty corridor. Her sight then fell on the directory board and turned to another side of the corridor, At this hour, all the corridors were empty! There was nothing suspicious along the way to the room. Could it be that she was overthinking about it? Or did something really happen to Victoria? Subconsciously, she quickened her pace when she imagined the possible scenarios. As she was reaching the room, a door on the side suddenly opened with a woman wearing a hat, scarf, and a bag in her hand walking out from her room, seemingly a hotel guest who lived there. Alicia leaned aside to make way for the woman when she smelled a pungent fragrance. She instantly felt utterly dizzy that she stopped in her tracks and shook her head lightly. As she was falling over, the woman reached out to hold her. "Miss, what''s wrong with you? Are you feeling okay?" Hearing a vague calling from the woman from afar, Alicia tried with all her might to open her eyes while she saw nothing but a blurred figure. Pretending to be lending her a hand, Danica then sent her into the pre-arranged room. Just when she pushed her onto the bed and prepared to leave for good, she was hit hard on the back of her neck, and everything went intoplete darkness for her. When Alicia opened her eyes again, she felt exhausted as if she had walked through twenty-five thousand kilometers of an expedition. Her whole body and bones were sore and strengthless! She blinked her eyes, tried her best to hold herself up, and looked down towards her body in a panic. Her clothes? Luckily, she still had them on!" She focused and found that she felt fine! It was just her head... Why did it hurt so much? She gave a few knocks on her head while she gazed around in doubt. Where was she? Meanwhile, Frederick pushed open the door with a bowl of soup in his hands, "You''re awake?" "Hubby? I was scared to death! Luckily you came in time!" She heaved a long sigh of relief as she patted her chest. Fortunately, she told him abouting here! "Um... How is Victoria? Who was that woman? Why was Victoria''s phone with her? Is Victoria okay?" Just when she opened her mouth and asked the questions, her head throbbed as if the nerves in her brain were stretched; it was so painful she grasped for air. Frederick approached her to give her a massage on her head, "How are you worrying about others when you can''t even protect yourself! The medicine is a little strong, but you''ll be just fine afterit wears off! I''ve asked someone to prepare the medicine that can help you recover. Now, quickly drink it up While it''s warm!" He wasn''t interested to know who that woman was. She should get a dose of her own medicine when she dared to hurt Alicia! The couple had actually nned to have here alone while he secretly apanied her. There would be no need for him to show up if there weren''t any issues. In fact, he didn''te alone. He had contacted the hotel to put an eye on Alicia in the monitoring room with extra men to stand by on that floor. It was fortunate that everything went as nned. Chapter 618 Chapter 618 Drinking the medicine that she had in hand, Alicia couldn''t stop frowning as she looked up pitifully. However, that didn''t gain thepassion she needed from Frederick, "Drink it up, everyst drop!" Alicia then lowered her head and continued drinking up the bitter medicine. He then poured her some warm water as he continued rubbing her head, "Are you feeling better?" She nodded while she enjoyed the treatment with her eyes closed, "Mm! By the way, that woman... Why did she lead me to the hotel? Why was Victoria''s phone with her? Oh no! Is Victoria in trouble right now!?" She was caught in a sudden panic as he patted her on the shoulder, "Don''t be impatient! Why are you in such a hurry in the middle of the night? Aren''t you afraid of falling into another trap again?" These few words brought about some magical pacification that calmed her down, "Right! I can''t be impetuous, especially now!" Stroking her silky hair, he spoke. "Today was her fashion press conference. Everything was hectic and there were many people! She was probably being taken advantage of by someone. I guess that her phone must have been stolen! Think about it. Wouldn''t the event be a mess if the host left early or went missing for a long time? Don''t worry. Trevor should still be there. Let me give him a call to confirm the situation..." "Mhm. Alright! Quickly call him now!" Alicia grabbed his hand, seemingly a little anxious. It was fine if Victoria simply lost her phone. She was terribly disturbed by the thought of her being kidnapped or getting in an ident! In the banquet hall of Shine Pearl Tower, Victoria gradually sent off the guests and settled the misceneous matters backstage. She was then caught up in an entanglement with someone in the storage room where all the bouquets and gifts were ced. "What do you want from me, Trevor? I''m busy now!" What was the matter? Did he have to be in such a hurry for the moment? She couldn''t hold back her anger every time she saw him, and her mood sank to the bottom of a valley just between split seconds. Why was he causing so much of a mess? "Why are you still with that scum?" Trevor''s heart was filled with vexation and annoyance while he firmly gripped her waist as he thought, "She didn''t even invite him tonight, not evenying a proper look at him, but flirting with all kinds of men! Not only that, she even had a call with Anthony in the back hall. What an infuriating scene!" She looked away and her mood was utterly awful, "That is my problem. It has nothing to do with you!" He sped her chin and turned her head back to face him while a sense of furious voice wasing out between his lips, "Are you not being hurt enough? Do you really want to learn your lesson only after getting r*ped by people?" At this point, her expression was instantaneously pale, and her rage and hatred were thoroughly exposed in her eyes. "Do you hate me?" He knew clearly by reading her emotions through her eyes. Once again, he grabbed her jaw. "Shouldn''t you be grateful to have me by your side? Victoria, this world is more cruel than how you imagine it to be! I''m just showing you the selfishness and darkness of human nature!" As his fingers roughly trailed along her delicate face, he spoke with a sense of coldness, "Do you know how much of a beautiful woman you are in a man''s eyes?" She clenched on her fist tightly that they crackled as she squinted her eyes. At the moment when she raised her hands, they were then being grasped to her back by Trevor, with his body heavily leaned on hers. "Poppy!" There was confusion in Trevor''s eyes as soon as he smelled a faint flowery fragrance, "The most alluring flowers are always poisonous, just as for dazzling women! Even so, there would be hundreds and thousands of men not being able to resist its fatal temptation no matter how venomous and vicious they could be..." Before the sound of his voice faded away, his uncontroble kiss had already leaned an inch closer to her red lips. Just when it was at the closest distance, Victoria bumped against him on the head and bit him on his mouth before he could do anything. "Your shameless mouth is full of excuses! Don''t make this a reason to justify your own desires! Is it my fault to have a beautiful face? Does it mean that I can be spared from punishment for killing you right now? Just because I dislike you?" Holy sh*t! Her flushed cheeks looked so pretty even when she was angry! A vague smile emerged at the edge of his lips while he licked the painful bite. "Who doesn''t five to fulfill all their I''t five wishes and needs? All I want is you! Have you never thought of the reason for that scumbag to go after you but then abandon you after that? Wasn''t it nothing noble but all for his selfish desire?" All her emotions were written on her pale face when Trevor brought up her past that aroused the suppressed hatred she kept hidden in her heart. There was once when Anthony showed his tenderness and love for her with respect. It was all now a wound that couldn''t be cured in her heart! They had known each other for many years. Victoria liked him secretly for quite some time before they were in an official rtionship for around a year! Anthony was such a caring person to coax her while they had never been into arguments or fights. respected her opinions and had her do anything that she wasn''t willing to. Not to mention, such an impolite way to force her into a kiss! However, they didn''t end well... At that moment, this was something that she had never expected to happen. An unbelievable situation that she couldn''t figure out until this point in time. Her face was instantly covered with tears, entangled with endless pain and suffering, as these memories shed in her mind... Trevor got even angrier when he saw an upset Victoria over this matter as he briskly lowered his head and gave her a passionate kiss. "Mm, Trevor! You b*stard!" "This is to remind you about who was the one who gave you what you have now!" Whether it was his humiliation or loving charm, all her emotions were given by him, but not that wreck, Anthony! All he had given her was the cause of all her pain! He hated to see a miserable and emotional Victoria whenever she thought of Anthony! As he growled in a deep voice, Trevor continued to force her, kissing her harder, as if he was eagerly rubbing off the crimson red lipstick from theyer of her skin; it hurt her. Despite the aches and pains from the kiss, Trevor didn''t stop due to the anger in his heart. In the end, it turned into a silent battle between the two, silently killing each other under the shadows. When the two broke away, Victoria threw punches and kicks at him and even bit him! He didn''t stop her this time and even locked her in the waist, letting her vent out her rage! The situation ended up with aplicatedly speechless gaze between the duo... At this moment, a familiar sound of a ringtone was heard. Only then did Trevor let her go and found a few missed calls on his phone. Without any hesitation, he quickly pressed on the button to answer the call as she rolled her eyes at him and turned aside to sort out her appearance. "Mm, it''s too noisy here! I can''t hear you! What''s with the rush? Something went wrong?" "Victoria? Why are you asking about her?" She was shocked when she heard her name, stopping her from her preparations to sneak away. Grasping an exnation from Frederick, Trevor had a serious expression on his face as he looked at Victoria and said, "She''s fine. She''s with me right now!" He turned away from the call and asked her,Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. "Where''s your phone?" Not knowing the situation, she felt a sense of confusion, as if something wasn''t right, "It''s in my bag!" She stretched out her hand into the white handbag at the corner of the table while she told Trevor. At the bottom of the handbag was a white mobile phone other than her name cards, lipstick, tissues, and some other things packed in it! "What''s wrong?" She muttered doubtfully when his face was full of surprise. Her phone was still with her? Chapter 619 Chapter 619 What was going on? Before Trevor could reply, Victoria asked, "Whose mobile phone is this? And where is mine?" She quickly poured out all the things in her bag. She was dumbfounded looking at the unknown mobile phone on the table that had been turned off. She looked everywhere, turned around to move the flower bouquets, and squatted to look for her phone worriedly. Seeing this, he made a call, "We''re fine, but the phone might have been misced." After hanging up, he said, "Stop looking for it!" He roughly told her the story and she was dumbfounded. She grabbed his arm and said, "What? Where''s Ally? Is she alright? What a detestable person; it must have been when I was busy." They not only schemed against her, but also her friend. Victoria was so angry that she wanted to cut that person into pieces. From the previous events, her life had changed dramatically. That''s why she cherished her only best friend a lot. "She''s fine. You''ll find out tomorrow." Trevor admired her kindness. It was rare for a woman to maintain her natural character after going through so many troubles. He liked her even more after all this. He gently caressed her hair and said, "It''s gettingte, I''ll send you back now." As for the woman... Squinting his eyes, a hint of discontent shed in his eyes. He thought, "She''s really courting death!" The next day, when Danica woke up, her entire head felt heavy as if it had been stuffed with stones. When she moved, her whole body hurt as if it had fallen apart. When she opened her eyes, she was shocked. "Ah..." "What''s going on?" She thought. She looked around in panic when she saw a blinking red spot from behind the flower pot. She jumped out of bed quickly out of reflex and blocked it with a book. "How could this be?" She asked herself. When she pulled herself together, she realized that she was naked. The hotel room was a mess, and bloodstains and dirt was visible on the bed sheet. There were traces of whips of leather belt on her arms, not to mention the burning ache all over her body. The memory of the previous night rushed into her mind, and her face became pale. Her legs became limp and she fell to the floor. "It must be Conley!" "That nasty old man was a pervert!" It was the "first time" she had been saving for the past three months; it was gone. Grasping her hair, she almost went crazy. "Ah, ah..." How did this happen? Why? Ever since she knew that Alicia was still alive and she was under pressure from her father, she had been trying to figure out a way. Medicine and the modernized, high-tech room were things that she had long prepared. She was preparing for an opportunity, an opportunity to fight back. Therefore, she had prepared the medicine long ago. She had always been thinking about how to escape the disaster and kill two birds with one stone. She was going to entertain Mr. Conley the night before, mainly because she wanted to negotiate with him and use Alicia to rece her as a substitute. She never thought that she would encounter such a great opportunity. Everything was perfect. Not only did she obtain a remote surveince camera, but there was also an automatic incense machine. All could be controlled and activated by a mobile system. For the sake of the n and the oue, she deliberately set the timer as soon as Alicia arrived. How did all this happen? She was confused. Why were there wounds all over her body? Furthermore, she couldn''t recall what had happened. "Could it be the drug spray? Did I inhale some of it and that''s why I felt nothingst night?" "No, it shouldn''t be!" She said to herself. She was wearing a mask and even held her breath when she sprayed it. She had tried it before. The efficacy of the medicine was strong, but only for a short period of time. Only when it was absorbed into the body would it take effect. "What about that woman?" "And what about Mr. Conley? Did hee here? If not, who did?" The incense burner was set to be activated after half an hour, and it had the same effect as ecstasy. Originally, she was afraid that the old man would not be able to do it, but now... Her mind was in a mess. Looking at the marks on her body and the wounds that were slightly dried up t Danica screamed in sorrow and hissed like a wounded beast. Her fists clenched tightly. She felt like crying, but she couldn''t shed any tears. "It''s over. It''s all over!" She had put in a lot of effort and changed her identity, but she still didn''t manage to achieve what she wanted. Once again, her hope waspletely crushed. She felt despair and her heart was filled with endless despair. She had paid a high price for a long-distance connection for the surveince camera, which could be livestreamed... The reputation of both Yasmine and Danica were ruinedpletely. A deep red mark was left on her face as she clutched her cheeks. "I have done and suffered so much. What''s the use of that?" "That woman should be the one who suffered all this. Why? Why did all of this happen to her inexplicably? Why could she always avoid it? Why was she so lucky?" And her former lover was currently in love with Alicia. "It''s mine! It should have been mine!" "It was unfair! God was so unfair!" When Danica left, he fell out of love; when Alicia disappeared, his love for her hadn''t changed a bit. It was obvious that she had done more for him. After putting on her clothes, Danica was still in a daze, "What should I do now? Am I supposed to get another cosmetic surgery?" Even if she changed her appearance, she would not be able to start over again. As for the moment, not only did she have no money, she couldn''t afford to wait, not even just for a month. She was left in confusion; she lost the purpose of living. It seemed that there was only darkness and gloom left in her future. She had no idea about what to do next. As soon as she opened the door, she saw two men standing outside, who were about to knock. "Who are you? Why are you here?" Danica was shocked and she subconsciously took a step back. The two men looked at each other, and one of them asked, "Is this the room?" Another man turned on his mobile phone. Before he could reply, the manager hade over and said, "We got it." Then, the manager handed over the registration record and the screenshot of the surveince video, and then the man presented his authorization certificate. "We are from the Casterwich City police station Miss, you are suspected of spreading an indecent video, which will hinder social nN?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content. progress and cause a vent impact. Now pleasee with us and cooperate with the investigation!" She couldn''t believe it, and she almost fainted. She was taken away by the two under everyone''s eyes, which were filled with contempt and curiosity... In the blink of an eye, it was the usual working day in the president''s office of the Aplishment Group. After the meeting, Chet walked in with the documents in his hand. "Frederick, look!" Chapter 620 Chapter 620 "Hindering social progress, three days of custody, and a fine of two thousand dors... It''s her again?" After seeing the news, Frederick could not even sigh. He thought, "What a dead man! Can''t she do something else besides plotting against others?" "Who is the man?" "I told someone to look it up. He''s the boss of a shoe retail store, with thest name Conley. He is over 60 years old this year, and he was either divorced, or lost his wife. He''s still single now. He is also a small entrepreneur. He has been fined a little for the video. Since it was in the evening, the video released by the live broadcast in the square was only a few minutes long. It was mainly focused on the woman. He spent a little money to cover it up! Is the Randolph family at the end of their rope? How could they try to plot against someone like him?" Upon hearing Chet''s description, Frederick frowned and thought, "Did theye for Alicia?" With a slight tap of his finger, Frederick''s train of thought started spinning around. "What they''re trying to do is like digging their own graves." "It''s her own matter, so why did she have to drag Alicia into it? I''ll need to take care of it now," he continued. "Frederick, what do you mean?" The Randolph family had lost all their money; the only thing left was their lives. From his gaze, Chet could see that Frederick was both determined and hesitant. After all, it was the worst he could do. As the saying went, one would rather be a gentleman than a dirty dog. He didn''t expect that a woman would be more difficult to deal with than a big boss in the business world. Looking at him, he shrugged sympathetically. Getting involved with Danica was the worst thing that ever happened to Frederick. Fortunately, this woman was just a passerby in his life, even though it had been a bit too long. Knowing that he had made a decision, Chet didn''t say anything. A momentter, Frederick stopped his action, and Chet turned to look at him. "Frederick?" "Everything has its vanquisher." "What was that supposed to mean?" Chet was confused, but the corners of Frederick''s lips curled up into a strange smile. "Once you get dirt on yourself, the more you wipe, the more you''ll get! It''s better to avoid that than to remove the dirt off your body after. We''re not interfering in the Randolph family''s matter. Aunt Cam should havee back by now." "You mean... We should find a way to make Mrs. Randolphe back? Do you think she can control the Randolph family?" Chet was confused at the idea. It was obvious that he disagreed with it. Frederick got up to make coffee and came back with two cups. "Don''t look down on women, especially a woman who could endure for many years, or even for half of her life." Sitting back in his seat, he spoke while stirring the coffee. "The Randolph family has been stable for a long time. They can still hold on to the mor of several bankruptcy rumors for a long time. There''s something odd about it. Who is most likely to get to the bottom of these inside stories? You?" The smile on Frederick''s face deepened as he was asked a question. "Aunt Cam has been in the Randolph family for more than 20 years. She had an affair with another man and prepared for everything. The Randolph family had gone through several crises and were on the verge of bankruptcy. Even before the actual bankruptcy, why didn''t she leave? Was it because of love or kinship? For more than 10 years, the money she got from Randolph Group was worth tens of millions of dors. Was it not enough for her to live a life without worries? Who would give up a happy and harmonious life and share hardships with a man whom she didn''t love anymore?" Chet nodded in agreement as he had alreadye to a realization. "Do you mean that there is a kind of deep hatred between Mrs. Randolph and Kieran that we''re unaware of?" Chet asked. Mrs. Randolph was so shrewd that she chose to not leave when they were in hardship. The insurance money must be one of the reasons why. The amount was a huge one that could be the lifesaving straw when needed. The fatal blow was meant to be precise and ruthless. Just how much hatred was there to be for her to be able to endure such humiliation and take such drastic measures at the right timing. No wonder Kieran stayed in the hospital for a long time and couldn''t even get up. It was said that most of his hair had turned grey overnight. Frederick nodded and started speaking. "No one knows the Randolph family better than she does. She knew just how to deal with them right where it hurts the most. As long as shees back, she can turn against the Randolph family. Moreover..."All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. "When shepherds quarrel, the wolf has a winning game." No matter who won the fight, the trump cards of the Randolph family would be easy to be exposed. It would be faster and more urate than them using human and els material resources to dig for them. It could be described as killing two birds with one stone. At that time, they could find the perfect opportunity to destroy the Randolph family. Frederick nodded knowingly and said with a smile, "I don''t think it''ll be difficult for you." "Of course. Isn''t her new lover a private doctor? It should be easy to make him cooperate with the investigation," Chet said. He was confident that Cam wouldn''t stay abroad if they managed to bring her lover back here. "Okay, let''s do it." Meanwhile in Championus Media, Trevor also received Holger''s reply, Wel "The police had already notified Miss As to retrieve her mobile phone. Someone must have taken advantage of the chaos to steal someone else''s phone and exchanged it for Miss As''. Hence, she didn''t notice it for a while... That''s probably the situation! Trevor, do we still have to move now?" Everything hade to light. The key point was that the person who stole her mobile phone and framed her was Danica. Giving her a warning would be challenging. If it wasnt done properly, there would be losses to both sides. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Looking at the report on his mobile phone, Trevor narrowed his eyes and then turned it off. "Take action? That''s the end of it. We don''t need to worry about it anymore. There are people who are more anxious than us, so they will do it. We can just wait and enjoy the show." Danica''s ultimate target was important to someone else, and they need not do anything before they did. Holger smiled as he understood, and said, "Master Trevor, this is a little inappropriate." It was not right that he wouldn''t help Frederick, and furthermore, he decided to stay out of it. He couldn''t help but feel sympathetic. Trevor snorted and rolled his eyes at him. "Why are you so free? Do you want to go help for a few days?" Waving his hand, Holger almost fell under the table. "Don''t! Master Trevor, I haven''t seen Jenny for three days. I want to have a date with her!" "Jenny? Isn''t it Leah? Didn''t you just meet on the weekend?" Trevor raised his eyebrows and was in deep thought for two seconds. "Master Trevor, you are absolutely wrong about this... No, no, I didn''t make it clear, so you heard it wrong!" Trevor was also a scheming master. He must be cautious with Trevor to avoid being sent to Frederick again. He couldn''t stand the boring life like a monk. Silently, he mourned for Chet for three seconds. After the sharing of jokes, Trevor also stopped smiling and said, "By the way, hasn''t Amelia taken any action yet?" Chapter 621 Chapter 621 Holger shook his head and said, "We''ve sent people to keep an eye on all those who have some sorts of rtionship with her. It''s like she just disappeared into the air." "A little unknown artist with no money or power?" Trevor murmured. He always thought that it was possible for such a person to die quietly, otherwise, how could there be no sound of stir. "Is there anything else that we don''t know about her... Anthony!" Hearing Trevor''s words, Holger also shook his head and replied. "I have ordered someone to watch him. There''s no connection between them at all. It seems that there''s something wrong with his family''s economic source. Therefore, recently, Anthony is either raising funds or solving the problems. He''s deeply troubled. What''s more, he''s dating Isabe, whose father is an executive in the bank. I think it''s for the bank loan." "I don''t believe that a living person can hide for a whole lifetime. Keep an eye on him. If there''s any strange activity, inform me immediately!" Trevor continued, "By the way, go and find someone familiar with her and ask if she has any obvious characteristics, or a remarkable habit." "You mean... she might have gotten stic surgery and changed her identity?" Tapping on the phone''s screen, Trevor replied. "Isn''t the best example right in front of you? If you didn''t know that Yasmine was Danica, would you think that these two were actually the same person? In the industry now, stic surgery is popr. Amelia is in the industry, and she sure knows a lot about stic surgery. If she has money, she might still have some connections in the formal cosmetic surgery major hospital. People without money will most likely choose some unofficial small clinics or even unlicensed ones. This is the most troublesome part. Ask people who have made friends with her to see if there is a simr clinic or clues to that." "The development of technology really has its pros and cons. To the extent your parents won''t even recognize you." Holger shook his head bitterly. "I''ll push harder; the workload is too much. If there''s nothing else, I''ll go now." After seeing Holger off, Trevor''s mind was filled with the miserable figure again. He could almost smell the faint floral fragrance. He couldn''t help butugh out loud, "Haha, Little Bun." He flicked his fingers slightly, and suddenly it came to his realization that he hadn''t given her a gift for the sessful show. Picking up the phone, he made a call. Meanwhile in the studio, Victoria had just gotten back her mobile phone. When she saw the messages, she was so angry that she almost fainted. "She would do anything to get what she wants. This woman is really disgusting!" Speaking of which, it was all that hooligan''s fault. If he hadn''t been so shameless to entangle with her, how could there be a chance for others to take advantage of her? She was still upset, and her cell phone suddenly lit up. As soon as she saw that it was Trevor''s number, Victoria hung up without a second thought, and called Alicia instead. When the phone was hung up, he felt a little upset. "Is it inconvenient for her to answer it or did she intend to reject the call?" After ying with the phone in his hand for a few minutes, he dialed back again, "Sorry, the number you dialed is currently busy. Please try againter." Hearing this, he was even more depressed. It was obvious that he made the call first. Who else would be more important than him? A thought shed through his mind, and he hung up the phone furiously. He grabbed the documents and started to work. It had been half an hour, when he stopped working again. His gaze fell on the mobile phone, and unconsciously, he tapped on the number again. "Sorry, the number you are calling is currently busy. Please try againter." He tapped on the hang-up button, and Trevor''s lips tightened into a line. "How much longer do they need to talk? It''s not over yet? I''m busier than them!" Throwing aside the phone, he suddenly felt somewhat annoyed. "I don''t know what she likes. What should I give her?" Looking at theputer screen in mncholy, he fell into a trance. On the other side, Victoria was in a good mood talking to Alicia on the phone. They talked nonsense and gossip for a long time, and they finally put down the phone reluctantly. "See you tonight." She ended the call. That night, the two of them went for a buffet together. They talked while enjoying the food. However, the two of them did not talk much about their rtionships, as both of them had gone through a lot of hardships.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. As Alicia ate thest piece of cake, she read a text message on the phone. She replied by sending her selfies. She also sent a photo showing Victoria''s hand. Looking at her expression, she could see her happiness. She smiled bitterly, but joked around with Alicia. "Was it a spot check by your man again? Why can''t he rest assured when you''re with me? It''s only past eight o''clock! I didn''t expect Mr. Clements, who hates women so much, to be so warmhearted when he gets serious in a rtionship! Ally, I''m really envious of you! Alicia refilled her ss with some orange juice, and said, smiling bitterly. "You''re only seeing the good side. You don''t know how much I''ve suffered. However, now, it''s almost the end of it. At least we''re going in a better direction. Vicki, althought don''t know what Anthony has done to you to bring you so much harm and despair, I can feel that it has brought you down to your knees greatly." Looking at her hand clenching the ss, the blue veins on her hands almost bulged, as if she was suffering from some unbearable pain. Alicia gently covered it with her hand with a little force. "Vicki, when a rtionship is over, it will definitely be painful, but it is not necessarily a bad thing! Look at me, I loved my ex a lot, but in the end, I still got nothing, right? I have left with nothing. When I met Frederick, I was poor, and my faith in love was destroyed by Jeremy. I was even ruined by a stranger, and I didn''t even trust any friendships. However, I slowly resumed my belief in friendships when I met you. I went through all kinds of troubles and almost died twice, and in the end I got the love of my life. Although it was a tough path, it''s worth all my effort! Vicki, don''t deny your whole life just because of some miserable events. The one who really loves you may be not good enough, and would do something wrong at times, but he will definitely change for you! No matter who is in your heart, a nice woman like you, deserves the best." In an instant, Victoria smiled, "You''re right." She wasn''t looking forward to having the same luck as Alicia, but she still felt happier after hearing her words. After bidding farewell to her, Victoria was still in a good mood and went shopping. In the jewelry store, she saw a tinum ne with a pearl hanging, and she decided to buy it. When she walked out of the store, her mood was even more pleasant. As soon as she got in the car, her cell phone rang. Chapter 622 Chapter 622 ? "Hello, who''s on the phone?" Victoria asked. The call was from a strange number and she spoke in a polite tone. As soon as she heard that it was the assistant of an artist she had worked with, her lips curled into a smile. "Oh, Lianna, of course I remember. She wanted the pink Mori dress! That..." Victoria spoke after a brief moment of hesitation. "Miss rk, it''s not that I don''t respect Lianna. As you know, in order to prevent outfit shes, my dresses are all unique. The pink one had been ordered by Miss Hawk while I have another set of ake blue dress which is of the same design. Since we''re short of several essories, it hasn''t been finished. Therefore, I haven''t put it on showcase yet. This color will be a hit in spring next year. If you like it, I''ll send some pictures of it to you tomorrow. What do you think?" "Well, our design elements should be kept secret. Before they''re on sale, it''s a taboo for the photos to be leaked to the public. Lianna has a good figure so there isn''t any issue for her to wear it. Moreover, there is a two-waycing style. As such, the waist doesn''t need to be amended," she said. "Of course, it''s much better than pink. It gives a calm and elegant vibe," she added. As she tried her best to promote it, all sorts of good words came out from her mouth. "The price will be slightly more expensive as it''s embellished with Swarovski crystals." "Okay! Lianna will be in the first production unit, film and television building. I got it. Alright, I''ll be there tomorrow," Victoria confirmed. As she was busy promoting, she was jotting down the details on her memo pad. She couldn''t contain her excitement as she could soon obtain a hundred thousand dors. She felt lucky. On the other hand, Trevor''s hand unconsciously fell on the mobile phone after finishing his business. He repeatedly made several calls but he still got the same response. His heart sank after smashing the button to hang-up. How could it be so difficult just to listen to her voice? As for the following days, Trevor''spany hade to the busy period in rtion to New Year''s Eve''s preparations. He was often busy until midnight. Whenever he got to rest, his mind would inevitably be distracted by the thought of Victoria''s face. One day, after a meeting, he was so busy that he was enraged for the first time in his life. "A bunch of good- for- nothings! How did they get into awsuit with just a few scripts! What''s the point of raising them?" He eximed angrily. Hogler could sense his odd emotions upon making a cup of tea for him. "Trevor, calm down. It''s not a bad thing to spend a few millions dors for a lesson. In the future, when we make another n, it''ll be more perfect while trying to buy off the full copyright in one go. If we buy a lesson now, it''ll be better than mass production. Additionally, we''ll need several savvy professionals! If we can buy the rights of the design in the early stage, theter stage of the professional packaging to improve our fame, and then buy it after it gets famous, it''ll save us a lot of money!" Holger said. Upon taking a sip of tea, Trevor didn''t say anything. However, his expression was still dark. "Well, then do as you say. Set up a specialized nning team!" He ordered. "Yes, I''ll ask them toe out with a n. I''ll give it to you as soon as possible. Trevor, you seemed to be recently irritated. You''d better go out and rx," Holger replied. If he continuously bottled up his feelings like this, he wouldn''t be able to stand it anymore. A pair of fiery eyes looked at him. Holger almost jumped up from his chair as he said, "I suddenly remembered that I need to attend a meeting. I''ll go first..." After taking a few big steps, he quickly walked out from the door. Trevor held his forehead as his mood worsened. When night fell, Trevor drove to East Bannpool. However, as soon as he entered the door, the loud music extinguished most of his excitement. He didn''t even enter the private room. He directly turned to the bar and ordered a bottle of red wine. As soon as he took two sips, a sweet voice came. "Sir, are you alone?"Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. Upon looking over, he saw a young woman with heavy makeup. She was considered a beauty. As such, he took a ss and poured some wine. He pushed it as the woman took over. She turned to lean on him and one of her arms rested on his shoulder. "Here''s to you," she said. Upon taking the supplementary essories from her friends, Victoria returned to the hall of East Bannpoot. As she was about to have a taste of the "Heavens Coffee" that everyone was talking about, her eyesnded on the bar. The flirtatious atmosphere around Trevor entered her view. She was so furious that she turned around and hurriedly walked to the door. "What bad luck! No matter where I go, I''ll always meet this jinx! He''s really a yboy. Why isn''t he dead yet?" She thought to herself. Her heart was filled with indignation and her anger couldn''t be suppressed. In the end, she ran to a nearby cafe and bought an ice cream. She felt the coolness as she ate the ice cream in the cold weather. After enjoying the cool breeze on the streets, she went home muddle-headed. Meanwhile in East Bannpool, Trevor initially wanted to rx. At first, he was still patient. However, after two sses of wine, he suddenly felt disgusted by the woman. Upon putting aside her looks, she was actually smoking. She was crude and had a poor sense of fashion. Not only did he retract his gaze, but he seemed to be able to pick up endless dissatisfaction even just from a slight gaze. A gust of wind passed by with an indescribable odor mixed with the smell of alcohol. He couldn''t help but frown a little. "Sir, I''m a little tired now. Why don''t we find a room to rest?" The woman said. Her red lips got closer. He couldn''t help but raise his hand and push her away. He took out a stack of money and threw it to her. "I''m not interested. Get lost," he said. Upon putting away the money, the woman still moved closer to him. His cold eyes nted as the woman''s smile suddenly froze at the corner of her lips. She took a business card from the counter and wrote down her phone number before leaving. "If you need it, find me. I''ll give you a discount," she said. Before turning around to leave, the woman pouted at him and threw a kiss. At that moment, Trevor only sensed a disgusting smell that made him nauseous. He got up as he felt the need to go to the washroom. He washed his face and looked at his reflection in the mirror. He seemed lifeless and dispirited. He didn''t look like he was here for fun at all. He knocked on his head and gasped. What''s wrong with him? Why was he feeling tired from his favorite nightlife? Being alone was far too boring. He picked up his phone and looked through it. All of a sudden, he didn''t know who he should call. Frederick was a definite no, Carson needed to rest, Wyatt was on a business trip, Willy was going home for dinner... As he locked his phone, he felt more and more that he was seriously ill. As he stood in front of the bar, he drank a few more sses of wine as he paced back and forth. Many women came to strike up a conversation with him as he also searched for his prey. However, on ??? that specific night, he restlessly sat there until midnight. In a nightclub like East Bannpool, which was always crowded with beauties, he had no interest in any one of them. When he walked out, he was so full ofints that he couldn''t wait to immediately tear down East Bannpool. From the beginning to the end, he didn''t know how many times he had passed by the people who were always on his mind. He didn''t realize it at all. He didn''t intend to make a mistake. After being teased OV countless times, he couldn''t help it anymore. Content belongs to Chapter 623 Chapter 623 Lust was the most terrifying thing in this world. It was just like a flood; once it was over suppressed, it would erupt with irresistible force. The saying seemed to be happening on Trevor. He was almost lifeless on a daily basis. His mood became extremely bad and he could easily be infuriated. In the blink of an eye, the weekly meeting had arrived. For more than an hour, he was either being furious or on the verge of getting red up. After the meeting, almost everyone was targeted by him; not even Holger was spared. Holger was even being careful when he breathed inside the elevator. The boss was in a bad mood. Therefore, he had no choice but to be cautious. As soon as the elevator opened, they heard a lot of noises. As Trevor regained his senses, he felt even more annoyed and frowned. "What''s with such a mess?" He asked. Upon looking around, Holger said, "Both teams are taking indoor shots. It seems that there is an audition as well," "What did the management team do? It''s so messy!" Trevor lifted his feet and had already stepped out of the elevator. Holger quickly followed along. "It''s ruined. Someone''s going to get it," he thought to himself. Early in the morning, Victoria adjusted the dress as per the requirements and checked it. After packing it up, she called Miss rk. ording to the appointment made in advance, she took the package and went to the film and television building of Sofare Entertainment. When she arrived, number one hall was already ready for rehearsal. Upon greeting the assistant, she walked inside and quietly watched the y from a corner. There was a throwback scene for the male and female leading roles. The characters were dressed up in the retro style. The scene on stage seemed to be a ssroom. Both characters were dressed in students'' uniforms. The boy held a flower in his hand which seemed to be plucked from the roadside. He swayed it in front of the girl. He carried a stic bag in his hand with a sandwich and milk inside. The scene seemed to be familiar. The most obscure and pure emotions inexplicably brought back Victoria''s sad memories. She was staring into the distance as her sight gradually drifted away. As soon as Trevor arrived, he inadvertently raised his head as she was the first to enter his field of vision. "Was it her?" He thought to himself. It was as if he had won the lottery. An unspeakable joy welled up in his heart. He instinctively stopped and subconsciously took a step back. Just as Holger was about to bump into him, he suddenly stopped. He also came to his senses. "President?" Upon turning around, Trevor made a gesture telling him to remain silent. His gloomy face had changed into a happier expression. Before he knew it, Trevor had turned back as his eyes fell straight on a corner of the hall. Holger shifted his steps and stuck his head out as he caught a glimpse at a corner of the picture. He suddenly realized something and pursed his lips. He was afraid that he would make a sound.. After standing there for a while, Trevor whispered something to him. Soon after that, he turned around and left. Holger came forward and took a few more nces. He couldn''t help but spit out a long sigh. "What a poor girl!" He gasped. He quickly took out his mobile phone and hurried back. After watching the rehearsal, Victoria felt as if there was a huge stone pressing on her heart. She was slightly breathless. As soon as she came back to senses, she stopped thinking about the memories and lightly smiled. She then took the package and walked to the dressing room. The e director was still in discussion with both actors. She stood a few steps away and quietly waited. She looked up and saw a familiar figure running quickly with a huge pile of clothes. The distinct reddish birthmark on her face instantly pulled her back to reality. "Wasn''t she the woman who previously flirted with Trevor at the entrance of Shine Pearl Tower? It turned out that she was an employee here. No wonder, a person in a favorable position wins favor first," she thought to herself. As she watched the woman hurriedly run past her, a familiar scent once again caught her attention. "Such a familiar scent! Chanel Number 5?" Victoria thought. An employee who looked like an untidy and messy employee was wearing such high-quality perfume. As she fixed her eyes on the woman, she noticed that inside the dark-colored loose jacket was a tight, low-cut ck shirt. It was the middle of winter. Moreover, she didn''t wear a scarf to keep out the wind. Her face was somewhat wed. Victoria didn''t know why but she felt that this woman seemed as if she wanted to seduce someone. Could it be that the mark on her face was a fake? Otherwise, she should''ve kept a low profile. How could she make herself stand out more? Was it for that man again? Only a yboy like him, who had no taste in women, would ept any kind of woman. She couldn''t help but curse silently so as to hide her disdain. At the same time, a woman''s voice was heard. "Designer As..." When she came back to her senses, Victoria walked over with a package. Just as she was about to say something, the director, who had just left, came back to her senses. "Lianna, when you go on stage, remember to inform the makeup artist to make it lighter or remove the lipstick from your lips. The feeling of first love must be pure; the cleaner the better! Also, you must look ignorant for the first scene. After that, you have to be more affectionate to show the preciousness of your partner! First love is always unforgettable. Getting married to your first love is the happiest thing in the world! This is the theme of the scene, the true meaning of pure love. Do you understand? You should feel it again. Try to grasp this feeling as much as possible and take a ten-minute break before the official shoot!" The director said. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "Okay, got it!" Lianna replied. Upon sending off the director, Lianna pursed her lips in disdain. The words had hit Victoria right in her heart. Marrying one''s first love was the happiest thing in the world. She had always thought so in the first ce. When she thought of Anthony, she felt as if her heart had been torn open!N?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content. After handing the clothes to Lianna, Victoria walked out of the studio. She was deeply shrouded in a deep loneliness and memories that couldn''t be eliminated. She was muddle-headed. As she walked to the elevator, she suddenly heard a familiar voice. "Designer As..." Upon following the source of the voice, she saw a strange woman who was running in front of her. Victoria unconsciously frowned and asked, "Who are you?" "You don''t know me? Great wits have short memories. I''m Sabrina''s assistant, the clothing director of the crew. We met at your previous new productunch. This is my business card!" Thedy said. "Oh, Miss Jordan, hello!" They shook hands with each other. Victoria had no impression of the woman in front of her. However, she had indeed previously met her. "I just heard that you''re here. Fortunately! Designer As, our crew is shooting an ancient costume drama. I heard that you''re very knowledgeable about Victorian-era culture and costume. Could you give us some guidance? Director Henwick would like to talk about the cooperation. Is it convenient for you now?" Sabrina asked. Chapter 624 Chapter 624 ? "Of course I do," Victoria said. Upon hearing that it was about work, she was so excited that she didn''t notice that the woman''s eyes were covered by a guilty conscience. After all, working with the crew and designing clothes was also part of her work. Over the years, she had often worked with the crew. That''s why she couldn''t stand Trevor''s behavior at all. All of a sudden, she thought of that yboy. She secretly bit her lip and shook her head. "It''s so weird. Why am I thinking of him?" She thought to herself. As she was left in a trance, she couldn''t notice the strangeness of the woman in front of her. At that moment, Sabrina spoke again, "Designer As, please follow me! The director is in the office upstairs for a meeting." In fear of her over-thinking, she chattered non-stop to distract her along the way. She was telling her a lot of background about the costume drama that was about to be filmed. Victoria was really interested after listening to it. "It''s the pce style! The magnificent pce is a symbol of prosperity and development in an era. It also has a lot of distinctive features in clothing. The cost of clothing and equipment is more than one hundred million dors. This is a big investment..." As soon as Victoria heard that it was arge-scale production, all kinds of sketches of costumes had emerged in her mind. As she tremendously loved the style, she wanted to win this cooperation with all her efforts and for her own design to be shown on TV screens to millions of people. It was a rare sense of achievement. As she trembled with excitement, she didn''t notice that the area that Sabrina took her to was different from where they came from. She was led into a reception room. Sabrina poured her a ss of in water and said, "Designer As, please have a seat. I''ll go and inform Director Henwick. She might''ve gone to the work area." As soon as she finished her words, she turned and went out as she left the door open. Upon looking at the clean conference room, Victoria didn''t think much. She got up and looked around. She then walked to the shelf beside the window. There was a small, two-story stand with green leaves and a white flower bud that was ready to bloom. When she looked down, she yed with it and gently sniffed it. "It smells good," Victoria said. "This person has quite good tastes," she thought to herself. As her eyes inadvertently turned, an artistic painting hanging on the wall suddenly entered her sight. She walked over to it to have a closer look. "What a masterpiece," she eximed. It was majestic and beautiful. Although it was not an authentic work, it was still worth at least a million dors. It was really generous to hang this sort of painting on the office wall. The owner must be a rich man. As she was admiring it, she felt a warmth around her waist. It frightened her and made her tremble. "Ah!" With a loud scream, she suddenly turned back as her eyes instantly widened. It was Trevor. He circled her as he smiled. She looked up and suddenly realized that the door of the room had closed. She immediately flushed and said, "Why is it you? Let me go!" "Why didn''t you answer my call?" He asked as he didn''t even receive a reply. He put his arm around her waist and interrogated her in a harsh tone. "What else could it be?" She thought. She rolled her eyes and pushed him hard as she nced at the door. "Trevor! Don''t behave like a hooligan! I have an appointment. If you do this again, I''ll call..." She suddenly realized something even before she could finish her words. Her eyes paused and her voice also abruptly stopped. "Did you lead me here?" She asked. The tone of doubt was affirmative. Upon seeing his confident and fearless expression, she instantly got the answer. Her delicate eyebrows instantly frowned. "That b*stard was really hard to guard against!" She thought to herself. He didn''t deny it and repeated, "Why didn''t you answer my call?" She gritted her teeth and leaned back as much as possible. She tried to keep a distance between them. "What do you want to talk to me about?" She asked. She punched on his chest and started to lose her patience. She said, "Can''t you behave?" "If you have something to say, can''t you talk it over with me? Do you have to do it like this?" She thought. She was suppressing her anger in her heart. However, she didn''t know that Trevor who had been upset for a long time, was on the edge of danger at that very moment. It was a fatal temptation for him as he looked at her lips when she spoke. At the same time, she was restlessly struggling away from him, making it even harder for him to resist the temptation. In the next second, he grabbed her nape and stopped holding back his urge to kiss her. It was quite a scene. The repressed emotion was finally released as he suddenly realized where the crux of the problem was. Trevor, whose body and mind were moved, couldn''t hold it any longer. He still hadn''te to his senses. "Vicky, I want you," he said. His deep voice was hoarse and sexy. However, there was also an extreme constraint in it. Upon feeling his warm breath around on her face, Victoria couldn''t help but shiver. She instantly regained her consciousness and a trace of painful hatred shed through her eyes. "Beast! This wasn''t the first time! This time, I''ll sue you!" She swore. She suddenly turned her head as she closed her eyes. Her face showed that she was ready to face the worst oue. The hatred in her heart was like a venomous snake with its tongue sticking out. It was crazily squirming. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Without any forceful action, he still couldn''t help but rub against her cheek and ear. "I''m telling the truth! I''m asking for your opinion. I''m not forcing you!" He said. Even since he touched her, he couldn''t touch any other women. All he ever felt was suffering and difort. He felt that he would go crazy if it continued like this. He wanted her like crazy.Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. All of a sudden, her ck and bright eyes lit up with a strong me. "I won''t agree," she said. Those three words were sonorous and powerful. It clearly conveyed her emotions. "You should only use force. Otherwise, you can stop thinking about it," she said. If he dared to do it again, she would use every possible means to destroy him, even if it meant dying together with him. With his forehead pressed against hers, he fiercely kissed her lips again. He was trying to vent his anger. However, his anger had faded away He simply kissed her at the level of her eptance while reteasing his anger. "Trevor..." As soon as Victoria managed to escape from his grip, her chin was once again locked by him. "No one can escape from me if I want them," Trevor said. They angrily looked at each other but neither of them retreated. The determination in their eyes was equally bright and dazzling. Upon touching the corner of her red lips, he lowered his voice and said, "I''ll give you seven days to think about it. I don''t want to use any tricks against you." "This shameless b*stard," she cursed in her heart. She managed to suppress the emotions in her heart and spoke through her gritting teeth. "Why me? You can get any kind of woman if you want," she argued. "Was it because it was her first time? Would he be short of women with their first times? Those women could line up for him if he really wanted it," she thought to herself. "You''re beautiful!" He answered. Chapter 625 Chapter 625 "You''re as soft as cotton and it feels veryfortable to hold. Especially..." Trevor said. The wonderful feeling couldn''t be described with words and it was extremely unforgettable. He continued to whisper in her ear. Feeling that she was deeply teased, Victoria was flushed with embarrassment and couldn''t utter a single word. From her point of view, he was just an inhumane pervert. The reason he kept holding on to her was because of her body. She wished that he would be punished to death. She was silently cursing at him. However, in reality, she just squinted at him. "How long will it take?" She asked. She had to figure a way out knowing that she wouldn''t be able to escape it. He was momentarily left in a trance. He hadn''t thought of the question but he couldn''t bring himself to let her go, especially for her beautiful face. "Maybe a week, a month, a year, or..." Even longer. He had never been so possessive as she thought that someone would get tired of the prettiest flower after staring at it for long enough. She stared at him and snorted. Her eyes were fiery as she said, "Can you be any more shameless?" "He''s not even sure about the time. Was he trying to ensnare me from the best few years of my life?" She thought to herself. If he didn''t do it that frequently, she would''ve given in. She was thinking that they were just some unlucky events. However, he had done it too many times. It was simply unbearable. She wondered why an arrogant person like him would exist in the world. "There was no such thing as a free lunch in the world! You can use one of your wishes to exchange for it but only if it''s within my capabilities. What do you think?" She said. A wish? An evil n shed through her mind. However, just before she could say something, Trevor spoke first. "Don''t mention anything ridiculous like getting the stars for you or asking me to give you all my assets. Otherwise, we''ll only be endlessly entangled," he said. With his nose against hers, he couldn''t help but kiss her again. "Vicky, I''ll do everything I can to get you! However, this time, I''ll wait until you''re willing to do so. You have seven days to think about it. I''m not in a hurry..." He said. She cursed in her heart as she clenched her fists so hard that the cracking noises could be heard. "Not in a hurry? Why would I be willing to do it? The words may sound nice but they were a threat. It was previously just my body. This time, he wants everything from me," she said in her heart. F*ck! Her heart was already riled up. However, he didn''t refute it at all. "Can you let go of me now?" She asked. As his palm rubbed against her slender white neck, a thin chain made of tinum suddenly came into view. It gently rested on her sexy corbone. Trevor''s gaze darkened a little, revealing a faint sense of loss. "Why doesn''t she wear the one I gave her?" He thought to himself. The evil aura seemed to disappear in an instant and was reced by a kind of noble and arrogant aura. It was as if it wasn''t him who was harsh just a moment ago. As he was tidying up the wrinkled clothes, Victoria also stole a few nces at him. There was a moment of absent-mindedness. He actually looked dazzling when he stayed still. Upon tidying up, she turned around and was about to leave when she was circled by someone at her waist. As she turned back, her petite bodypletely fell back into his embrace as the soft curve perfectly stuck to his front. She was in a panic and could only try to push him away. "What are you doing? Didn''t you say you''d give me seven days to think about it? Please abide by the rules during these seven days and don''t disturb me! Let me think it over!" She shouted. She was so foolish to believe in his words. "I should''ve just said yes while getting through this and talk about itter. What''s the point ofpeting with such a hooligan? In the end, I''ll be the one to suffer!" She thought to herself. As soon as the thought came to her mind, the grip on her hand loosened a little. "Are you going back on your word?" He asked. She blinked her big eyes. She looked gentle but her eyes looked cunning. He didn''t point it out and said, "I''ll send you off." With one hand on her waist, it fitted like it was made for her. He was satisfied with it. Upon looking at the beauty in his arms, he felt that she was meant for him. Every inch of her matched his taste of a woman. She was starting to get used to his forceful way of doing things. She had to give into escape the wolf''s den. "Let''s have dinner together tonight?" He asked. "I... Okay," she replied. She wanted to refuse. However, she changed her mind. Victoria turned to look at him and unconsciously pouted. Sometimes, you have to be humble when you''re stuck in a bad situation. At a nce, Trevor saw through her little thoughts. He was very happy with her reaction. He raised his hand and pinched her cheeks with affection. "Don''t y petty tricks on me. If you don''t answer my call next time, you''ll have to bear the consequences," he warned. They had already entered the corridor as he patted his palm on her body. She gave him a sideway nce and said, "How can I not ept your offer?" How could she be so stupid as to get into trouble? She only had a grace period of seven days. Both of them entered the elevator and were sharing words with each other. It was a rare scene that they were harmoniously getting along. Along the way, her mind was preupied with something else. Trevor, who had been impetuous for a long time, had finally calmed down as he stood beside her. On the way to dinner, he couldn''t resist his urge whenever he looked at her. He would asionally kiss her on the cheek. As soon as he saw her jumping in panic and getting angry, he couldn''t help but feel happy. As they were about to exit the elevator as they arrived at the first floor, he slowly took back his hand. At the same time, her mobile phone rang. She was carrying "un"All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. nov handbag which was tightly buttoned. She had trouble unbuttoning it. She had forgotten to get her phone out as he was messing with her the entire time. He helped her with the bag as he led her out of the elevator. She then quickly went aside to answer a phone call. "Manager McGowan, please, think of a solution. I''ve already ordered the clothes and now you tell me that you don''t have the essories? I know that it''s a small deal... How about this, I''ll pay more. Can you do it?" She asked. "Please, I''m begging you. It''s a high-end booking this time!" She added. Trevor''s cold eyes fell on her charming back as if he was appreciating a treasure. All he heard was her whining like a child. He wasn''t used to her soft tone, not to mention that it was some other man on the other side of the phone. He strode forward and grabbed her phone. "There''s no need for it," he said. He then hit the hang-up button and threw it back to Victoria. "What''s wrong with this woman? If she has time to beg others, doesn''t she know to lower her head to me?" He thought to herself. He was frustrated and walked away. Victoria''s face turned purple from anger behind him. As she was following after him, she bumped into something and ended up falling to the ground... Chapter 626 Chapter 626 The next thing she knew, all she could see was a dark figure closing in on her. Out of instinct, she tried to block it and scream. Soon after that, there was another banging sound followed by the scent of coffee. When she came back to her senses, Victoria was already on the ground and coffee was sshed all over her. She was extremely embarrassed. A woman also fell to the ground not far from the elevator. There were scattered pieces of coffee cups and sundries around her. At a nce, she saw the red birthmark on the other woman''s cheek. "It''s her?" At the same time, Natalie picked up the sundries as she lowered her head. "I''m sorry, I''m sorry, I didn''t do it on purpose!" She said. Her voice was soft and she had her head down. Her body was slightly bent and she was obviously in a humble position. Victoria was getting furious upon shaking off the stains on her hand. However, upon looking at Natalie''s pitiful face, she was too embarrassed to be mad. As she was about to shake it off, Trevor came over, squatted down, and took out a pack of tissues from her bag. "How are you? Are you alright?" He asked. As he spoke, he stretched out his hand to pull her up. Victoria was already in a bad mood after falling down and getting sshed by coffee. However, she was clear that it was an ident as the other party tripped as well. ording tomon sense, she shouldn''t go further into the matter and let it go. However, as soon as she saw him, her anger rose again. A sudden thought shed through her mind as she turned over and got up. She pointed at the woman who was still cleaning the mess and shouted. "Are you blind? How did you bump into me? My clothes have been soiled by you! Do you know how much this dress costs?" She yelled. Although she did it on purpose, she still tried to avoid talking about the ws in the woman''s appearance. She constantly reminded herself not to attack someone else''s innate weaknesses. The woman had gathered around the fallen files and held them in her arms. She looked timid and repeatedly apologized with her head held down. "I''m sorry. I''m sorry..." Natalie repeatedly said. Ever since she had made a loud shout, her arrogance naturally attracted a lot of attention. She turned her head and looked at Trevor. "Look at me, what am I like now? What kind of people do you have in yourpany? They''re recklessly walking and have no discipline. What else can you do apart from apologizing?" Victoria furiously asked. "This is annoying. Why are you still standing there? Shouldn''t you go get a pot of water and let me clean my hands first? You don''t even have the sincerity to apologize! Do you want me toin about you and get you fired?" She yelled at Natalie. "You don''t seem to care either," she said to Trevor. Victoria went all out as she expressed her dissatisfaction towards Trevor and constantly made a fuss. As she was giving orders, she secretly paid attention to the surroundings and hid reaction. She was secretly praying in her mind. "Hurry up and show your hatred towards me. Hurry up and put me on the cklist of beingpletely isted from the rest of your life!" She said to herself in mind. As she was speaking, she wiped her face with the tissue paper and crumpled it into a ball before directly throwing it to the ground. At that moment, people had started gathering around. Various murmuring voices could be heard. "Who is this woman? Why was she behaving like this? She''s so ill- bred," one of the bystanders asked.Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. "Shh, didn''t you see the president carrying her bag? Could she be the president''s new lover?" Another asked. "Do you know her? Which family does she belong to? It''s too much for her to make a fuss like this! It was just an ident and she has apologized..." A third said. "Isn''t it? She''s too hard to please! I''m afraid she''s going to be dumped," someone else spoke. "Quick, let''s go. We should get going," another hurried. On the other hand, there were curious people who constantly stopped. As such, Victoria heard it all. She was secretly proud of herself and showed no sign of restraint. Aspared to Trevor, she felt that there was nothing wrong at all. Natalie, who went to fetch water for Victoria, also heard it all. Since Trevor hadn''t done anything, the security guards in the hall dared not take action. However, she turned to the elevator on the other side. After a brief moment, she returned with a pot of water in her hands. "Miss... Miss, I''m sorry. It was my fault..." She continuously said. She walked to Victoria as she el continuously apologized. She deliberately tripped over as the water slightly sshed. She pretended to be shocked and screamed. At the same time, her hand slipped and the pot fell to the ground, sshing water att over the ground. Content belongs to Victoria quickly retreated to avoid it. However, she was still sshed. "Ah..." She screamed. Even before she came to her senses, Natalie suddenly knelt on the ground with a ssh. Soon after that, there was a puddle of water around her knees. "I''m sorry! Miss, it''s all my fault!" She repeated. At that moment, Victoria was stunned. For a brief moment, she didn''t know whether she should let her get up or continue to make a scene. Trevor nced coldly at the woman on the ground and walked to Victoria. He raised his hand to take the tissue pack from her, pulled out a piece, and wiped the water droplets on her face and hands. At that moment, she was even more dumbfounded. "What''s with his reaction?" She thought to herself. When the people around witnessed it, they all looked at her with disgust and dissatisfaction in their eyes. All kinds of discussions could be heard. The woman on the floor was shivering. Trevor had a dark expression on his face but he was gently wiping the water off of her. At that moment, Victoria was confused. She yelled as soon as Trevor leaned to one side. "What else can you do? What''s the use of apologizing? Hurry up and get the mop and clean up. Don''t you think it''s shameful enough? You''re stupid!" Victoria shouted. "Yes!" Natalie replied. As soon as she got up, the woman quickly picked up the pot, turned around, and slipped away. Upon squinting his eyes, Trevor said, "Have you had enough of it?" "What?" She muttered as she lowered her head and let out a decadent sigh. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught sight of the slim figure running away. His eyes slowly fell back on her as his voice turned a little cold. "Do you want me to fire that woman for you to vent your anger?" He asked. Her eyes suddenly widened as her mouth fell agape due to astonishment. "What?" "What was he thinking? Didn''t he see that I was deliberately causing trouble? Why did he say such words?" She thought to herself. Upon biting her lips, Victoria dared not to speak. She actually felt guilty for messing with the woman. If she caused her to lose her job here, she would feel even more guilty and embarrassed. She couldn''t bring herself to make others lose their job just because of her selfishness. In the past few years, she had actually seen a lot of suffering in the world. She had also experienced the sadness and difficulty of life. With just a few words, he knew exactly what she was thinking. Upon raising his hand, he helplessly poked her forehead. "Let''s go! Let''s go buy some clothes first," he said. Chapter 627 Chapter 627 ? How dare she put on an act in front of him with such little tricks. Trevor nced at her and gently held her hand. He narrowed his eyes and a trace of doubt shed across his mind. He knew that Victoria was doing it on purpose. There was no doubt about it, but what about that woman? Shouldn''t she just let it go? Why did she drop the pot of water? Was she trying to fight back or... She felt like she was defeated as she let him drag her away. Natalie returned with a mop. Upon seeing such a scene, she was also momentarily stunned. At the same time, the person in charge of the hall came over. "Why are you still standing there? Why don''t you just hide since we''re not taking action for the mess you made?" The man said. He then called the cleaner to clean up and left. After purchasing a few sets of new clothes, Trevor took Victoria to a nearby high-end spa and got a room. "Go wash up and change your clothes. After that, get ready for dinner," he said. The incident had made their dinner date shift to an earlier time. "Okay," she replied. She wasn''t used to the odd odor on her body. Upon holding the new clothes, she entered the bathroom. She poked her head out and realized that he was sitting on the sofa in the room. She locked the door and checked it several times to ensure that it was safe. Soon after that, she went into the shower. The sound of running water was heard and she was very happy. Meanwhile, he looked at his mobile phone. However, he felt very tortured. He didn''t even dare to move his body the whole time while Victoria was in the shower. As he heard her getting out of the bathroom, he instinctively turned around. She had changed into a newly bought long dress. The in navy blue color and the whitece outlined her beautiful figure, revealing a pair of straight and slender legs. The stain on her face was washed off and her long hair was still drenched. However, she was giving off a pure vibe, as if she was a fairy who had just been born. She was beautiful beyond words. At that moment, he held his breath. She also wasn''t used to showing up in front of the man in this manner. She slightly lowered her head and her pale little feet also gently curled up. He got up and walked over to her. He grabbed the towel from her hand and helped her dry her messy hair. "Well, don''t rub my hair. It''s all messed up!" She eximed. She tried to snatch back the towel as her cheeks were flushed. It took her a lot of effort to get it back. The next second, her entire body was locked in his embrace. "You''re so beautiful..." He whispered. It was the second time that he''d said this sentence in one day. At that moment, their eyes met and her heart unexpectedly skipped a beat. If it wasn''t for the incident and if they''d known each other in an ordinary way, she would''ve been happier about thepliment. With her head held down, she forced a bitter smile. The atmosphere was very lively. She really wanted him to think about the old friendship between the elders. However, when the words came to her lips, she was unable to speak. She was afraid of ruining the atmosphere and bringing up the topic would eventually ruin the temporary peace. If he had thought about this rtionship, he probably wouldn''t have brought up such an unreasonable request. Moreover, she didn''t want it to be known by her elders. She knew that if her mother found out about this, she would definitely feel extremely distressed and heartbroken. Additionally, she might even force both of them into marriage and make use of it to make up for their mistakes. Regardless if it was the former or thetter, she wasn''t willing to ept it. As she was deep in thought, a ck shadow came down once again. Victoria raised his hand and blocked his lips. "You''re breaking your promise," she said.N?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content. "Was this pervert going to die if he didn''t take advantage of me for the time being?" She thought to herself. Upon pecking her on the palm, Trevor slowly grabbed her wrist and dragged her arms down. "I only promised not to force you, I didn''t say... I won''t touch you!" He said. As soon as he finished speaking, he fiercely kissed her again. It was as if it had been a century; he reluctantly moved away. However, he was still in a daze. He pressed his forehead against her as his aura thickened. All the cells in his body were screaming loudly. He forced himself to remain where he was and didn''t make any more rash moves. She was about tond a punch on him. However, she stopped when she felt that he was holding back his urges. Both of them seemed to have found a point of bnce where they could get along with each other for the time being. At that point, it was within the level that both of them could bear. She obediently allowed him to do what he wanted to, only if he knew when to stop. He then blew dry her hair with a hairdryer as she sat on the sofa. The buzzing warmth made her body slowly be covered with goosebumps. When he was being serious, he didn''t seem to be so annoying. It was undeniable that the man was really unique, especially when he was in a suit and being gentle at the same time. Her eyes unconsciously seemed to be glued to him. Upon turning off the hairdryer, he noticed her looking at him with an anthomaniac face. He bowed his head and quickly pecked on her slightly pursed lips. "Have you seen enough?" His face suddenly magnified in front of her and she suddenly came to her senses. Her cheeks slightly turned red. "Who would want to look at you? Hmph..." She then turned her face away. As she was about to get up, he grabbed her wrist and sat down. He pulled her to hisp and said in a softer voice. "I love watching you," he said. He gently caressed her hair. Victoria couldn''t help but keep silent as her eyes fell on him again. He waspletely different from Anthony. She was born into a noble family, and she was always cold and aloof. Men would rarely do it to her It had to be said that although Trevor''s bossy and domineering behavior made her angry, his gentle actions inadvertently gave her some inexplicable delusions. It was as if he was someone to be admired. Although it was often just a sh in her mind, it was something she had never experienced before. It was almost the same for him. Women were always just a tool for him to vent his emotions. He didn''t like to entangle with them, so he always kept them well-bnced f he couldn''t get a woman, he would only go for another one instead of wasting extra time on her. However, the appearance and intrusion of Victoria, her identity and specialness, had broken his usual practice. Content belongs to It was also the first time that a woman could sit on hisp. It made him very satisfied. He took theb and prepped her hair, just like taking care of his beloved pet. He felt very pleasant. She could even make him happy even out of the bed. He enjoyed it very much. However, he didn''t realize that he was unconsciously falling deeper into it. Upon being taken care of by him, she seemed to have returned to her childhood. It was absolutely the same as sitting on his father''sp. All of a sudden, her scalp was numb with pain. She raised her hand and started to punch him. "Be gentle! You''ve hurt me! You fool!" She shouted. She rubbed her scalp and pouted. She was as cute as a porcin doll! When unconsciously coupled with her spoiled voice, Trevor felt as if his heart had been severely hit by something. Chapter 628 Chapter 628 Trevor kissed her on the lips twice upon holding her tiny face. His eyes were filled with doting smiles. As he paused his action, Victoria was momentarily stunned for a few seconds. She didn''t make any sound and shyly pursed her lips. Upon having something in mind, he pinched her jaw and spoke. "I helped you contact President Dawson of Silk Couture. He''ll look for you tomorrow. If you need any essories in the future, just directly tell him. You don''t have to speak humbly to others," he said. How could a man act like a spoiled brat? "Silk Couture?" She suddenly looked up with her eyes lit up. "The famous ''Silk Couture'' which was known for its precise machining?" She thought. "President Dawson? Stefan Dawson who was known as the "finger of God"? Thebor fee was extraordinarily high and it was usually hard to even meet him, not to mention those with high pay. Upon seeing that her eyes were shining, he disdainfully narrowed his eyes and asked, "Was there anything else?" "Wow, wow," she screamed. She screamed and almost jumped out of excitement. Sometimes the difference between the final product and the initial design was due to some details of the loading point, resulting in a slightly poorer standard of product. Therefore, she could onlypromise and alter the design. Rumors said that Stefan wasn''t only a genius in processing essories; he was also an expert in machines. Things that were impossible to be performed usually could be done after his slight modification of the machines. Therefore, one had to pay a lot to hire him. No one dared to look for him, unless it was for a limited edition production. As she sensed his stare, Victoria quickly suppressed her cheer. She didn''t expect him to be so powerful. Even her father couldn''t get Stefan for any forms of cooperation. However, Trevor actually made him take the initiative to call her. As she was really excited, she pulled the corner of his sleeves even though she was reluctant to do so. "Thank you," she said. As soon as she finished her words, she suddenly thought of something and felt down. "However, I heard that the price was very high," she said. Stefan would usually ask for an exorbitant price. She''s worried that it''ll end up in failure. He said as she showed an unhappy face, "Ten percent." "What''s that?" "Only ten percent of the usualbor fee." He was still very disdainful in his heart as he exined. He felt jealous after hearing herpliment Stefan. To him, Stefan was just someone with the right to speak. As a member, he sure had some form of reputation. She couldn''t believe her ears. Her eyes bulged and felt that she was getting closer to sess. With that force as a form of backup, she could do even better than before. He lightly poked on her forehead and said, "Instead ofplimenting him, you''d better think about how you''re going to thank me!" She quickly came to her senses and finally believed that she wasn''t dreaming. She turned around and said, "You''ve offended Manager McGowan. Shouldn''t we be even now? Well, I won''t be angry with you anymore." She pretended to be generous. However, she couldn''t hide her excitement and continued smiling. If he mentioned it, then it must be real. He admired her cleverness as he narrowed his eyes. At that moment, he deliberately snorted, "You want me to give Manager McGowan back to you? Isn''t that easy?" Right then, he went to get his cell phone. In a hurry, she grabbed his hand and said, "Hey..." She knew that this was a favor to owe. Their eyes met and Victoria understood something from his intense gaze. She wrapped her arms around his neck and took the initiative to kiss the corner of his mouth. "Thank you," she said. Although she had been with Anthony for a long time, this form of intimacy was extremely rare. It was nothing from Trevor''s point of view. However, in reality, she panicked so much that her heart was about to burst out of her throat. "That''s it?" He said as if he wasn''t satisfied. She raised his hand and pinched his chest. She nted a few more kisses on his lips. Upon suppressing his thirst for her, he dared not go further. He pinched her chin and shook his head. "You silly girl," he said. After all, he had encountered e different kinds of women. He was really surprised that a beautiful woman, who almost got married to someone else like Victoria was so shy when it came to intimacy It could be seen that she was well protected. He actually felt d instead of being angry. There was no doubt that it was the mostfortable and beautiful day. He patiently watched as he waited for her to get ready for dinner. All of a sudden, he felt that women''s makeup skills were incredible. She only used an eyebrow pencil and lipstick, However, her appearance had significantly changed She was much more stunning. After getting into the dress and putting on high heels, she was as beautiful as a picture. She was so beautiful that it was soul-stirring. She tidied her hair before he picked up her bag and took her out of the door. On the way to the restaurant, she had been often taken advantage of by him. Whenever it was a red light, he would take the opportunity to kiss her. When they entered the restaurant, her lips were red. Even without lipstick, her facial expression was unwell. "Wee," the waiter greeted. The waiter was very enthusiastic in the high-end restaurant. Soon after that, he led them to a quiet corner. He served lemon water for both of them and stood aside as he waited for them to ce their order. As they went through the menu, Trevor asked, "What do you want to eat?" As she was still angry, Victoria took a sip of the water and put the ss on the table. She said, "It''s cold. How can I drink it on a cold day?" "The lemon tasted weird. Why is there water on the table? It''s so dirty..." She continued. She showed all kinds of dislikes. The waiter''s expression changed and he quickly wiped the table. He then exined. "Miss, our lemons are all absolutely fresh. If you don''t like it lukewarm, I''ll get you a warm one." Upon seeing her acting up again, Trevor nced at her and said in a calm voice. "Is his service that poor? I''ll have him dismissed. Or is it the restaurant? Do you want me to close it down?" He said. His eyes darkened and he said to the waiter, "Get your manager!" She was dumbfounded by his words. Soon, a man in a suit came over and said, "Sir, Master... Master Trevor, what can I do for you?" He ignored him and looked at her. "Do you want it closed down?" The manager was confused and she instinctively shook her head. In the next moment, he said in a cold tone, "Say it out loud!"Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. Not knowing why, the manager was shocked and said, "Master Trevor, don''t be angry. If you have any opinions, feel free to mention it. We''ll definitely make immediate amendments!" She knew that he was actually talking to her. Whether it was about expelling employees or closing down the restaurant, she didn''t really mean to do So. Upon lowering her head, she said softly, "No. It''s actually nice." After all, it was a 5 star-rated restaurant. Her tricks definitely wouldn''t work this time. Chapter 629 Chapter 629 ? Victoria felt dissatisfied as she had lost that round. "Huh?" On the other hand, the hotel manager was still confused. Trevor waved his hand and said, "It''s alright. You can leave now." He then turned to look at her and said, "Don''t mess around anymore. Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder." He implied that he wouldn''t give up on her even if she was really that untamed. He had seen through her tricks. She let out a sigh and decided to give up on it. "Okay..." Both of them then ordered a few dishes. She happily savored them with a smile on her face as she sat in front of the delicious food. As she was eating happily, a te of buns were suddenly ced in front of her. She was stunned for a few seconds. "Why are there so many of them? Did you order them?" She asked. He gave her a faint smile. He handed over one and said, "This is for you! Little Bun." At the same time, she pouted and muttered discontentedly. "You''re the bun! The big bun! I''m not a pig," she pouted. He actually ordered a table full of buns. She was confused with his style of ordering food. Not only the waiter but also the guests around them all stared at them. "He''s really too much," Victoria thought to herself. "Haha, they''re all unique. Just eat whatever you like!" Trevor said. As he said that, he picked up another bun for her.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. "I''m not a child..." She muttered to herself. However, she still ate them. The buns actually tasted really nice. She used to think that the beautiful buns were just for making children happy. However, she actually enjoyed them very much. Soon after that, she had eaten the buns of all colors. He smiled faintly upon seeing that she was more greedy for food than a child. It was a casual dinner but it happily went on. In the end, there were still some buns left. She asked the waiter to pack them up. He remained silent as he paid the bill. It''s rare for a woman to act so casually in front of him. Her casualness made him feel rxed at the same time. After taking a short walk, he sent her home. "Don''t forget our agreement, you have six more days!" He reminded her. "What?" She asked. He also considered the night as a count. What a profiteer. Upon angrily ncing at him, she said, "Got it!" The peaceful atmosphere had been ruined. "Good night." Upon lightly pinching her tiny face, he smiled and said, "Go home now." Her hand was grabbed upon pushing the door open. "Don''t you want to say goodbye to me?" He asked. Upon turning around, she rolled her eyes and said, "Good night! Master Trevor, take care!" The grip on her wrist hadn''t loosened a bit. She was still slightly angry. She turned around and quickly pecked on his cheek. "Goodbye." He only wanted a hug. However, he didn''t expect her to do that. He was so happy that he slowly loosened his grip. "That''s right," he said. "This woman was really worth teaching!" He thought to himself. He watched her disappear from his sight and waited until the lights on the second floor were turned on. He then took out a cigarette before driving away. Victoria could finally feel some relief as she had gotten some form of backup from Trevor. She then decided to work a bit. Life was always pleasant without any disturbances. As she was done with her work, she put down the pen in her hand and closed the notebook. She stood up and made a cup of coffee. At that moment, there was a slight knock on the door. "Come in!" She said. "Miss As, I have a parcel for you," her assistant said. "Okay, thank you." Victoria looked through it back and forth upon taking the parcel from her assistant. "Who sent it? It seems to be from the same city," she said. She grabbed a penknife and began to open the parcel. There was an exquisite box. There was a set of fine leather gloves inside it. It was a ck minimalist style and the inside was covered with thick fur. The outer surface was very thin and soft as it seemed to be ??? leather. When worn on the hand, it didn''t affect the mobility at all nor did it feel heavy. It was very warm and was also very much to her liking. She wondered who sent it to her. Additionally, it seemed that it was specifically made for her where it was perfectly fitted. Upon taking off the gloves, she picked up a pinkwhite envelope in the box and opened it. There was a ne ticket inside to Moscow. The date was the day before Christmas. Your wish was my promise to you. I have never forgotten... With these words, her expression suddenly changed. She copsed to the swivel chair. "Kimmy, what kind of gift do you want? I want to give you the best in the world. However, I have no idea what it would be?" "Kimmy, do you have any wishes? Every day, I hope that there''ll be a holiday when I can be with you. However, I always can''t decide what to give you in order to make you happy." "It''s only the seventh of July but I can''t wait any longer. What should we do when it''s Christmas?" "It''s Christmas! All I want is to put on Santa''s costume and make a snowman with my own hands! In that case, no matter what wish I make, it''ll definitely be fulfilled!" "Anthony, let''s go to Moscow for Christmas! I want to spend Christmas with the snowmen in a different country! You''re responsible for taking pictures for me, a lot of them..." "We''re going to ski during Christmas, okay? I''m going to design a red and white dress which will be specially made for the snowy days!" "Okay! As long as you like it, I''ll apany you to the very end..." As she closed her eyes, a trace of pain appeared on Victoria''s face. When she opened her eyes and looked at the leather gloves on the table, she recalled the rehearsal in the studio earlier that day. "First loves are always unforgettable. Marrying your first love is the happiest thing in the world!" She couldn''t help but think of her first love. Throughout her entire life, that was the only man whom she had ever been longing for. They used to be so sweet and happy. She almost became the happiest person in the world. However, everything had changed so fast that she was caught off guard. Just as she was having mixed feelings, a familiar voice from her cell phone rang. Victoria quickly pressed the answer button and said, "Stefan, was it alright?" "Well, I''ll go and see the examples now," she answered. Upon hanging up the phone, she cleaned up the table and cheered up. "It''s indeed the Finger of God. His efficiency is no joke!" "There''s a hot-headed man waiting for me as well!" She thought to herself. She shook her head and threw the gloves and the ticket into the drawer. She then grabbed her bag and quickly went out. After going to the processing factory and selecting the models, Victoria el was busy all the way until it was the night before going home. She stopped for dinner on the way home. Just when she was about to enter a restaurant, something suddenly caught her eyes. Not far ahead, there was an amorous couple beside a ck car. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Trevor was stopped by Giana by the side of the car. She was pitifully crying, "Trevor, I beg you. Just take it as saving me. Can you do it for me?" Chapter 630 Chapter 630 ? Judging from Giana''s sobbing face, her nose, cheeks, and even hands were flushed red from the cold. It seemed that she had waited for him for a long time. Trevor frowned and didn''t speak. Her clothes were a little thin and she was shivering. She couldn''t help but sniff. She cried as she spoke. "I know I don''t have the right to beg you. However, I really don''t have any other choice! I thought that since he was old and divorced, he wouldn''t have energy to y around. I just wanted to live a stable life. Apart from being young and goodlooking, I had no capital to fight for," she said. Tears fell down from her eyes. As she raised her hand, she boldly grasped his hand as if she was grabbing a life-saving straw. "Trevor, just take it as pity on me. Please help me. Just once! Moana has a crush on you, which might be the only thing useful for me in the Drake family! I know that I''m selfish in doing so but I beg you! What can I do? I only have a daughter and I can''t give birth to a child anymore! Even if I get divorced, I''ll have no hope in the future! My child is still young and often ill... I can''t do anything. What should I do?" She asked. "He had already begun to have an affair outside! I know that he wants a son to inherit the family business... Trevor, I have no power or influence and my family is so poor! Apart from you, I really don''t know who else to plead with," she begged. "Please do it for me, even just for a while." She couldn''t control herself and burst into tears. At that moment, Trevor felt that the woman in front of him seemed to have aged more than a decade. A scene simr to this shed in front of his eyes. He handed over a piece of tissue to her. "You want to use my connections to maintain your status in the Drake Family? Liana, why are you so naive? What do I have to do with you? Even if you can bring some interests to the Drake family, can you maintain your status for a lifetime? Or do you really intend to turn me, your former lover, into your step-daughter''s husband?" He asked. "Haha," He sneered. After letting out two coldughs, he immediately became enlightened. He suddenly understood why she had betrayed him and married a middle-aged man. Upon lifting his head up in the air, his lips were sadly curled. "Is this your choice?" He murmured to himself and came back to his senses. His eyes fell back on her face. "I don''t think you really regret your choice. I''m truly a yboy who hangs around with girls, ys with girls, and ys with rtionships! I can''t give you the so-called stable and devoted life you want, am I right?" Trevor asked. With a cold snort, his expression was full of some indecipherableplexity. "However, Liana, did you know that you''re one of the reasons I turned this way? You sphemed and betrayed the love between us! You changed the once loyal me into the current me! Do you think that our families aren''t matched and I can''t give you happiness? My parents have the same thoughts as you. Therefore, they won''t agree with me marrying you! I''ve been struggling and tried my best for it," he said. "I wasn''t like this when I was with you. However, when I was working hard for our future, you hooked up with someone else! It was my first time to agree to the saying, the older, the wiser! To some extent, my parents'' opinions and persistence were correct!" It was difficult to find someone who had simr views on values. Just like in the past, he fought hard for love. Not only did she not side with him, she also let it go. Her concerns weren''t wrong. However, at that moment, Trevor only thought that it was ridiculous. In the past, he had also thought about giving her a bright future. He believed in the idea of a lifetime couple. However, in reality, it was always impossible to find one. The person he had chosen thousands of times was, after all, not the right one. "Trevor?" Liana asked. He raised his hand and stopped her. "I don''t me you! I don''t want you to regret, or vent my anger on you! I''m just telling you one thing. You make your own choice, right of wrong, it''s your business. Simrly, I have mine!" He said. He took another piece of tissue and handed it to her. "Let bygones be bygones. I''m not interested in your family affairs. This time, I''ll let it go. Only this time. In the future, don''t look for me again. It doesn''t matter if it''s you, Moana, or anyone else. No one can stop me from getting the woman I want. Simrly, no one can force me to be with someone I don''t want," He warned. Content belongs to Liana''s eyes were filled with tears again and took the tissue. "Thank you..." He got in his car as he turned around. She had covered her face with her hands and burst into tears. Victoria watched them from afar through the car window. She couldn''t hear the conversation but she was sure that the rtionship between them wasn''t ordinary due to their intimate interactions. Her heart seemed to inexplicably sink. Soon, it became more and more difficult for her to breathe. After sitting in the car for a while, she got out of the car in a daze. Her heart seemed to be stirred up a little.Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. She ordered pasta in the restaurant. Upon looking at the several missed calls on the mobile phone, Anthony''s and Trevor''s faces appeared in her mind. Her mood was inexplicably down. Would she and Anthony be able to return to the past without any grudges? When would Trevor stop acting on such a whim? Both of them were like two mountains. They were pressuring her to the point that she couldn''t breathe. Another burst of the phone''s short vibration suddenly came as she tightly clutched the phone. She impatiently mmed the fork and said, "Why are they so annoying?" What should she do? Upon bending over the table, she mindlessly yed with the pasta on the te. She then got up and picked up her bag. As soon as she stepped out of the door, she casually strolled around on the street and was still feeling down. The phone vibrated once more. There was a warning on the screen. The message said, "Two Days." Upon looking at the two mboyant words, she gritted her teeth and replied. "I''m not forgetful! Go to hell!" She wrote. Did he really need to remind her on a daily basis? He was just being tender and sweet with another woman. Was he now threatening her again? He was really greedy! She immediately left after turning off the phone. A beam of warm light from a small aisle caught her attention at the crossroads. Someone was selling roasted corn. She quickly rushed over to the stall. Just as she bought one, a familiar voice came from behind her. "Watch out!" Chapter 631 Chapter 631 ? Victoria slowly turned around as saw Anthony standing on the side of the road, holding a little girl in his arms. There were some scattered pieces of bottles on the ground. At the same time, there was a sudden sound of a brake. "You''re digging your own grave! Can''t you see the red light!" He shouted. The driver roared without getting out of the car. Instead, he rushed away. The little girl was obviously frightened and cried loudly.Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. After tidying up the girl''s clothes, he helped her to pick up some scattered empty bottles and put them back into the torn stic bag. "Little girl, why are you still outside at night? Don''t y on the road next time. Remember to watch the road, okay?" He said. "Oh, my bottle, I''ve lost Grandma''s bottle. There were a lot of them! I just wanted to pick up a few more. If Grandma finds out about it, she''ll cry! Without these bottles, I can''t go to school. We can only eat one meal a day..." The little girl said. The little girl hugged the bottle and pitifully cried. "Where are your parents?" "They passed away. I only have my grandma!" He took out his wallet and took out all the bills. "I broke your bag. I''ll pay for them. Go home now! Your grandmother will be more worried if she finds out that you aren''t home at this hour!" He said. Upon shaking her head, the little girl said, "I don''t want it! You saved me. I can''t take your money! Thank you!" As she spoke, she removed her tattered coat and was ready to wrap up the empty bottles that had fallen. Upon seeing this, Anthony snatched it away and helped her put her clothes back on. "Who''s going to take care of your grandmother if you catch a cold? These bottles won''t be enough for medicine!" Anthony said. The little girl stopped her action as she started to think. Once again, he tried to shove the money into her hand. "Just assume that I''ve bought all the bottles you lost, or think that I lent them to you. When you grow up and have money, you can return it to me. There are a lot of bad guys at night. Don''t stray out here alone in the future!" "I... I''m not afraid. Grandma is on the opposite side of the street! I''m very smart. I''ll scream when there''s a bad guy!" She said. There was a sense of stubbornness and unswerving determination in her eyes. However, there was some sense of hesitation when she held the money. Upon seeing her sallow and emaciated face, Anthony patted her head and held her rough hands. "Take it! I''ve lent it to you, but you have to secretly hide it. When you can''t get any bottles, take one out and tell your grandmother that you earned it by picking up a bottle. That way, you can also rest for a day. You don''t want her to get sick and hungry, do you? I''ll remember you and I''ll do bookkeeping. When you grow up, I''ll ask you for it," he said. "Okay, I won''t go back on my words," the little girl promised. As he was speaking, the little girl focused on counting the money. "Eight hundred and twenty-one dors, I''ll keep it in mind! This is so much, we can eat some food for the next few months," she said. All of a sudden, Anthony''s heart ached. He hated that he didn''t carry any more cash with him. "You have to hide the money well. Don''t lose it and don''t get cheated by others. Do you understand?" All of a sudden, he remembered something. He said, "Put the money away. I''ll get you a bag to keep your bottles. If someone sees you, they''ll steal it from you." As he was about to buy a roasted sweet corn to get some change, he saw Victoria at the same stall. He was surprised but still ran over. Their eyes met and the both of them remained silent for a long time. "Roasted sweet corn, roasted sweet corn..." The hawker said. Upon hearing the hawker''s voice, Anthony suddenly came back to his senses and said, "Give me the tworgest ones! Boss, can you exchange some cash for me? The more the merrier!" As he was in a small alley and he didn''t attempt to go to the bank. He just wanted to find some extra change for the little girl. He paid digitally and exchanged it for five hundred dors of cash. He also requested for a fewrge bags. Soon after that, he walked over to the little girl and put the bottles in the bags. He then shoved the cash and roasted corn into her pocket. "It''s getting dark. You can stop looking for empty bottles. No one wille out for drinks on such a cold day. Go home now. Here''s some sweet corn for your grandmother. Tell her that I bought them for her. Be careful when you''re out in the future, okay?" Anthony said. With the sweet corn in her arms, the little girl began to drool a little. However, she didn''t dare to move. "Thank you, Uncle... But Grandma won''t let me ept things from other people." Just as she was muttering to herself, an olddy carrying arge bag walked over with a walking stick. "Ruth, Ruth..." She called out. "Grandma!" The little girl shouted. The little girl was slightly clumsy as she helped her carry therge bags. However, she excitedly ran to the old woman and gave the old woman the trash bottle, the paper box, the corn, and money. "Where did you get so much money from? Did you steal from someone else? Or did a man bully you and give it to you?" The olddy asked. She patted the little girl as she spoke. At the same time, she burst into tears. "Tell me. Where did you get it from?" She asked again. "Grandma, no! No! That uncle saved me and gave it to me. I didn''t steal it, nor did I want it..." The little girl exined. "Ruth, what did I teach you? How can you ept things from others?" The olddy said. After grabbing it, the old woman put down the bag full of things on her back and wanted to return them. Both of them were just next to Victoria. She felt a little sad as she stood next to them. As such, she immediately stopped her. 31130 "Madam, plea?e take it! We mean no harm! Your granddaughter came out to pick up things at such a young age and she was almost hit by a car! It''s not easy for her and it''s dangerous at night. Don''t mind the money, just take it. Even if you don''t need it, will you let the little girl suffer with you?" Victoria said. "It''s fate that made us meet. Although it''s not enough to solve your problem, it''s still better than nothing. As long as it could make your life a little better, it''s good, isn''t it?" She said. Upon saying that, she also rummaged her pocket and took out all the cash within her wallet. "Madam, we''re all volunteers in the department! These are charity funds, specially used to help families that are suffering. It''s just that we didn''te across you. Please take it in the future, there may be people who regrlye over to do charity and there''ll be some..." Victoria exined. As she held the money in her hands, the olddy was full of excitement and said, "It''s been so long. I haven''t seen so much money!" "Grandma?" The little girl asked. The little girl gave her an appealing look. Victoria then said again, "If you don''t think about yourself, you should think about the little girl. She still has to go to school. That''ll take a lot of money, right? Please take it." "Thank you! You''re really kind!" The olddy said. She finally epted the offer. She carefully put the money away and wiped her tears. She then ripped half of the sweet corn and put it into the girl''s hands. The little girl was wolfing down the sweet corn. She couldn''t wait to eat the sweet corn and didn''t want to waste any of it. Victoria was a little touched by the scene. Content belongs to As Victoria watched both of them leave, her gaze suddenly returned to Anthony. Once again, a tumultuous wave surged in her heart. Chapter 632 Chapter 632 ? When they met again, they felt as if they were separated from each other for a century. In fact, Anthony hade because he saw the stall selling roasted sweet potatoes. In the past, when they were together, Victoria liked going to street shops. She liked trying new things, and she also enjoyed traditional snacks. She said that they stimte her inadvertently, so she especially liked going to distinctive ces... Back in the day, whenever she was free, she liked to hold his hand and run around. Ever since that incident happened, she wouldn''t pick up his calls nor meet him. He didn''t expect to see her there, so he called out excitedly, "Kimmy?" Turning around, Victoria headed towards the other side of the road. Her attitude had obviously softened, and her mood was low! Behind her, Anthony chased after her. One step after another, he followed in her footsteps. He didn''t know how long he had been walking. At a corner, he walked past her and blocked her way, "Kimmy, can you give me a chance? Just pretend that nothing has happened. Let''s start over, alright?" Looking up, Victoria''s heart suddenly ached. She pursed her lips. If everything could really be erased, would she still wake up with a start by a nightmare in the middle of the night? What had happened, had already happened! He seemed to have sensed her emotional fluctuations. As he raised his hand, he gripped her shoulders and slowly held her in his arms. "Kimmy, it was just an ident! Do you want to give up on your eternal happiness just because of an ident? I know it''s toote for me to say anything now, but believe me, I''d never thought of hurting you! If I can, I''d rather exchange my life for yours... I won''t do it again! Give me another chance, alright?" "Kimmy, please give me a chance so that I have time to atone for my sins, alright?" Hearing the guilt and how apologetic his words were, Victoria''s mind was also in a mess. She didn''t know where to start, but within the chaos of her emotional state, she heard a familiar voice ringing in her mind. "Don''t get overly fixated on the past and lose focus on your current life, don''t punish yourself for other people''s mistakes." "Your first love is always the most unforgettable. To be able to marry our first love must be the happiest thing in the world!" "What a blessing it is! If they miss each other, then it''ll be for a lifetime!"Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. The sweet scene of the two people in the past constantly appeared in her mind. The image of him doing heroic deeds, doing kind acts, and these thoughts intertwining with his evil deeds... Victoria was absolutely confused, "Why?" All the signs seemed to tell her that the man in front of her was a good person, kind, and passionate. He was not only her lover, but also a decent person! He was worth entrusting her life to! However, the ident at that time was like a thorn in the softest spot of her heart. Every time she thought of the dark and bone-piercing pain, her heart would tremble! Her heart began to be entangled, "Was this an ident or an inevitable turn? An interlude or a twist?" She was not sure! At that moment, she couldn''t take it in nor let it go. For the first time, she stood still and didn''t know where to go. Hence, she stood, not moving for a long time. She didn''t push him away nor make a sound. Her attitude was uncertain. For a time, she was flurried, and her heart ached! After a long while, she shook her head and pushed him away. However, her tone was not as sharp and stern as before. Instead, it carried a hint of confusion, "I don''t know..." "Give me some time! Let me think about it!" She had never thought that the pure and docile feelings wouldpletely subvert before it bloomed and bore fruit. Hence, to Victoria, the so-called love and marriage became more of a pessimistic and disappointing illusion. Happiness had long be a mirage in her heart. "Alright! I''ll wait for you! You''ll be mine, no matter how long it''ll take!" His hand fell on the ring on his neck several times. In the end, Anthony still didn''t take it out. He was afraid that it would be too hasty and might backfire, but that day, he was overjoyed. The smile on his face couldn''t be covered! Turning around, he went to buy another roasted sweet potato. He carefully selected a small, soft, and yellow one for her, switching it with the one she had in her hand that was turning a little cold. "You like these street snacks the most! Every time I see you holding snacks on the street, you''re not as elegant as you are. Butter I found that you re more down-to-earth! I can''t even describe how adorable you are..." Compared to others who put on pretentious acts by having small bites invish restaurants anding out of it with an empty stomache, he really liked that s was frank and casual when she ate. He didn''t need to act in a gentlemanly and dignifiedner. When he was hungry, he could eat whatever he wanted! Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Anthony lowered his head and took a bite of the sweet potato. However, his mouth was filled with bitterness. If she didn''t have such a bottom line, and if she was like other women who only cared about his feelings, could that bepletely erased because of his tolerance at that moment? In reality, he was still holding a grudge in his heart! However, he knew very well that he had no right to feel bad about it. He could only bear it in his heart. All of that was caused by his ipetence! He had no other choice but to swallow it in silence! Brutally, he took another big bite! Holding the sweet potatoes in hand, Victoria also took a light bite. The same indescribable bitterness could vaguely be felt by her as well. The two of them could walk shoulder to shoulder just like before, but it would feelpletely different from before. Something had changed between the two of them. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org The two walked along the two streets and finished more than half of the food. Then, they turned around and walked back. However, they didn''t talk much the long way, not because they didn''t want to, but because they didn''t know what to say. Even if it was just a walk, no matter if both of them were feeling happy or ufortable, the two of them couldn''t help but feel sour in their heart. At an intersection, in a trance, Victoria didn''t even look at the traffic light. She almost rushed straight onto the road, but Anthony pulled her back. "Be careful! It''s still a red light!" With a pull, her hair and scarf flew. His breathing was rapid as he pulled her back and hugged her nervously Instinctively, he tied up her hair and the scarf. He inadvertently looked down and saw that her small hands, which were holding the sweet potatoes, had reddened, so he took the opportunity to hold her hands and rub them. "Why aren''t you wearing gloves?" Clearly feeling her dry and cracked hands for the cold winter, he ced her hands in his as he asked, "You didn''t bring any hand cream either?" He took the convenience bag from her hand at the intersection under themp and put her hands into his pockets. He saw her frozen red ears by ident, raised his hand and helped her loosen her hair again, rubbing her cold ears. "Next time when you aren''t wearing a hat, remember to wear earmuffs. Your little ears will be frozen!" At the intersection, Trevor had just turned the steering wheel and saw the scene... Chapter 633 Chapter 633 ? That night, they walked for a long time and sat in a cafe for a while before they parted in the end. Along the way, Victoria''s emotions wereplex, and her heart heavy. When she went upstairs, she felt exhausted as if she had gone through a great battle. She walked out of the elevator dejectedly. She couldn''t help sighing and taking a long breath. She rummaged through her bag as usual for the key as she walked. Her mind had already wandered thousands of miles away. She was swinging the keys, and as soon as she stood still, a pair of glittering ck leather shoes came into her sight all of a sudden. Her sight went along the suit pants and the rxed posture as she looked up. Amidst the smoke, she saw a gloomy and dark face in front of her. She leaned to one side and stepped back instinctively with her heart pounding wildly. "You?" Trevor? Why was he there? She swallowed her saliva subconsciously. She took out her phone from her bag and clicked on two unread messages from Anthony asking if she had arrived home. He asked her to give him a reply once she reached home! In disbelief, she returned to the main page and scrolled through it over again. No missed calls, no messages? Then why didn''t he say anything beforeing over? She didn''t know if she was afraid or guilty, but she panicked at that moment. She had never seen that version of him before. It was unusual. There was a cigarette in his hand and cigarette butts beside his feet. He was not like his usual self. With her eyebrows slightly lifted, Victoria was really not used to that. "What''s wrong with you? Did... something happen?" She subconsciously held her breath as she opened her mouth to speak timidly. The way he was, rather than confusing, he was more frightening! Her sudden words stopped Trevor from saying what he wanted to say. Narrowing his eyes, he inspected her up and down. Not knowing what was going on, she also lowered her head, but what she saw was even more cigarette butts on the ground that he had crushed. Turning around, she leaned to the side and opened the door, "Ahem, ahem..." He leaned against the doorframe. The thick smoke was somewhat suffocating, and she subconsciously waved her hand. Almost at the same time, Trevor moved the cigarette butt away, threw it on the floor, and put it out. He wasn''t much of a smoker, but tonight, he was so annoyed that he couldn''t feel rest assured at all. While he was still absent-minded, Victoria had taken out a broom and cleaned up the garbage he had made in front of the door, preparing a pair of disposable slippers for him at the entrance of the door. Just like in his memory, she had mysophobia! Unexpectedly, she didn''t close the door, nor did she drive him away. Since it was disposable slippers, it meant that there should be no male necessities in her house! With the sudden realization, he felt a little better. After a moment of silence, he changed his shoes and walked in, sitting down on the sofa and rubbing his swollen forehead. Thinking that something wrong had happened to him, Victoria was considerate to pour him a cup of hot water. As soon as she approached him, she smelled the strong smell of alcohol from him. When she saw that he was pulling his tie, she could not help but be more sure. "Do you feel ufortable? Do you want a ss of warm milk to reduce the effects of the alcohol?" A gentle voice suddenly sounded, and the heat from the cup of hot water flowed like a current straight to his heart. Suddenly, Trevor''s heart trembled for no reason, and his gaze was dull when he looked at the cup in his hand. "Hey, did you hear me?" The little hand waved in front of his eyes. Seeing that his cheeks were carrying a faint reddish glow, she subconsciously reached out to feel his forehead. She then reached out to touch her own, muttering. "I... don''t think you have a fever!" Looking at her adorable movements, Trevor felt that his forehead was still slightly cold from her touch. At that moment, his heart seemed to be filled with a raging wave, and he was suddenly overwhelmed by an indescribable emotion.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. As the emotions were surging in his eyes, a strong impulse in his bones seemed to break free, and he couldn''t hold it back at all. At this time, the sound of a phone ringing broke the silence. Victoria quickly took the phone and walked to a corner on the side. Seeing that it was Anthony who had called, she subconsciously walked to the balcony and lowered her voice. "Yes, I''m already back!" She didn''t dare say more. After exchanging a few pleasantries, she said, "I am a little tired. Let''s talk about it next time!" It was not a perfunctory reply. Presently, stuck between the two of them, she was shackled between two mountains. The pressure then was not an ordinary one. She needed space, needed to breathe and the freedom to think! "Good night!" After hanging up the phone and looking at the night sky outside the window, she couldn''t help shuddering and sighed. She turned around. Just as she was about to return to her room, someone hugged her. In the next second, a ck shadow descended, and she was pressed against the wall, Under the dim light, a pair of blue-ck eyes of a soul gleamed as if they had seen prey. It was as if he was about to swallow her whole. A moment of silence. There was a sh of shock in her big eyes. Victoria''s small mouth was slightly agape due to astonishment. Just then, he seemed like a walking dead. How did he suddenlye back to life? If she had known that it would be that scary, she wouldn''t have let him enter! While her heart was thumping, a warm big palm reached to hold her cheek, "What did you do at night?" Trevor''s voice was soft and gentle, but there was no warmth in it! Her heart suddenly shrank, and she clearly sensed a dangerous aura. She could not push him away. Her beautiful eyes blinked, and her lips slightly squirmed. "What?" Why did he ask about that? Did he be curious as he waited for a long time, or did he know something? Should she answer his questions truthfully? She struggled to move, and the face in front of her seemed to be colder, "I gave you time to... to go on a secret date behind my back?" The gloomy voice seemed toe from hell, and there was a bang in her head. Victoria suddenly understood why he was acting abnormally. He really knew her whereabouts that night! Unconsciously, her eyes widened, and she thought to herself, "Did hee looking for me to teach me a lesson?" She shouldn''t have been merciful to him and let him enter! Just as she was annoyed and regretful, kisses fell down on her. In the blink of an eye, she was in a terrible situation... When she came back to her senses, the two of them had already made their way into the room. They seemed to have only onest step away. Victoria screamed as she pushed him, remorseful. "Two days! Two days! Do you want to break your promise again? Trevor, you smelly rogue! Beast! You''re a liar!" If she had known that would happen, she wouldn''t have let him in! She really had just brought a wolf into her house! Fury surged. As if she had the meagre power of a small wildcat, Victoria scratched him. Almost at the same time, the knot that was entangled in her heart untied. She made the decision. He helped her make the most difficult decision in her heart. Content belongs to "Are you a man or not? All you know is how to... bully me in this way! I hate you so much!" His thoughtful gaze paused for two seconds. Then, Trevor turned to her and held her tightly in his arms, but he didn''t do anything else... Chapter 634 Chapter 634 ? Trevor looked up and unconsciously gasped. What was wrong with him? Was his self-control and rationality eaten by dogs once he met her? Faintly, a trace of upset shed through his heart. He didn''t want to be like that at all! Victoria also paused nkly for a few seconds as she listened to his strong heartbeat. Soon, her thoughts were filled with another thought, which was to escape. She wanted to escape from this terrible and capricious man! As soon as that idea came into her mind, the strong resisting force around her instantly disappeared. Instead, it turned into an innate weakness and tenderness of a woman. He stroked her hair and kissed it, "I lost control!" There was a hint of helplessness and apology in his short sentence. He turned around and pinched her delicate chin with his rough fingers, "I''m giving you time to prepare yourself. I''m not asking you to go on a secret rendezvous behind my back. Do you understand?" With a push from his palm, he threw out a few words with force, "Remember, you''re mine!" Looking down, she was well-behaved as if she had admitted her mistake. She did not retort nor speak, but there were all kinds of carps crossing the river, swimming wildly. Thinking that his sternness had scared her, Trevor''s attitude eased a little, "I don''t like other men touching things that belong to me. Not even a strand of hair!" As he said that, he gave her soft earlobe a pinch and said, "Not everyone can touch any part of your body. Do you understand?" "Big idiot! Aren''t you the one who touched those dirty women? You do it even more casually and excessively! I feel myself even dirtier once touched by you!" Victoria shouted indignantly in her heart, but on the surface, she said in a rare obedient manner, "Mhm." It was said it takes two to make a quarrel. Now that she was so obedient, he felt relieved instantly and couldn''t bear to me her. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught the clean cup on the table inadvertently. His hard-hearted softened at the sight of it. He pulled and tidied her clothes together, and his movements were so gentle that they couldn''t get any gentler. He did not dare to push on too hard. Without staying any longer, he left. He went out and returned to the car. He took out a cigarette and lit it up. When he was about to start the car engine, his cell phone suddenly lit up. He pressed the hang-up button, but he drew another cigarette restlessly and lit it up, one after another. For a long time, he did not leave... At the same time, in the bathtub of the house, Victoria also immersed in the bath until her skin was wrinkled. Only then did she remember to get up. Her mind was also in a mess. For thest forty-eight hours, it was as if Trevor was sitting around waiting for delicious food. He suppressed his desire and did not disturb her anymore. It was already three o''clock in the afternoon when he came back from the meeting that day. He finished up the work in hand before calling Victoria. "I''m sorry, the number you dialled has been turned off. Please dial againter..." He dialled the number twice in a row. Looking at the phone, he frowned and thought, "This girl, did she go on a date behind my back again?" Picking up the car keys, he went straight to her studio. "Wee to D&Jill!" By his side, the attendant was very enthusiastic, "Sir, what can I do for you? Are you going to give your wife, girlfriend, or children..." Few male customers came to the store alone, especially ones that were that handsome. As soon as the attendant spoke, she suddenly felt that there was something familiar about him and she unconsciously stopped halfway. At this time, on the other side, an idle attendant recognized him at a nce. She trotted over in a few steps and tugged the sleeves of the other attendant excitedly. "Master Trevor! It''s Master Trevor!" Their eyes met, and both of them opened their mouths in shock. Before they could react, Trevor spoke first, "Where is Victoria? I''m looking for her!" He roughly checked around. The shop looked like a two-story building, which was not small. There was a shop in front of it. It seemed that the upper floor should be more of an upscale area. On the aisle of one side, there was a sign saying, "Authorized Personnel Only". Obviously, there should be a warehouse behind it! After asking, he subconsciously walked to the other side. The two instantly turned around and caught up with him. Then, they stopped him, saying, "Master Trevor, Master Trevor..." "Master Trevor, you can''t enter! There''s a private studio behind it. The design room is confidential, and we can''t enter at will!" "Yes! Master Trevor! The boss ordered that no one was allowed to enter without permission! If we let you go in, we will be expelled!" Seeing that the two shop assistants dared stop him, his face darkened, and he was displeased, "Get out of the way!" Being suppressed by his aura, the two of them shrunk their necks and unconsciously moved sideways to make way for him. Once he moved, the two of them followed him again. "Master Trevor, you can''t go in. Miss As is not here!" "Yes! Miss As has gone abroad! She won''t be back in a short time..." They didn''t dare stop him and could only hurriedly exin. "What did you say?" Trevor couldn''t believe his ears. He gritted his teeth. Could it be that she was trying to avoid him? Confused, they nced at each other and nodded at the same time, "Miss As often goes abroad to travel. It''s normal for her to go abroad for ten days or half a month!" "Yes! Miss As said that it''s helpful for her to gain more ideas if she travels more!" With his gaze darkening, he said, "When did she leave? When will shee back?" It was no wonder her phone was turned off! Both of them shook their heads at the same time.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. "Miss As called in the morning and said that she needed to go out. She asked Sarah to deal with all the things in the store. If she really can''t solve it, then look for..." "Oh, yes, Alicia, Miss nchard! Miss As also left us with her phone number! She said that she wanted to have a long trip around the world so she wouldn''te back in a short time. She won''t pick up any work or orders. She said that even if the shop closed down, we shouldn''t look for her!" Content belongs to One of the shop assistants muttered, and the other said. "I don''t know why, but I feel that Miss As left in a hurry this time! She received an order not long ago, but she asked Sarah to cancel it and also paid a penalty for breach of contract!" "It''s true!" While they were still wondering, Trevor''s face turned gloomy. He turned around and strode away, furious to the point of him gnashing his teeth. That d*mn woman! Did she run away from him? Did she even abandon the shop? How could she be so eager to get rid of him? In a foreign country, by her parents'' side, she felt like a little bird that had escaped its cage. Victoria was in a good mood almost every day. After staying home for a week, she started going on her casual travels with her suitcase once again. She closed off all the other contact information, only asionally telling her parents about her situation and exchanging a few words with Alicia. As for her whereabouts and schedule, she chose to keep it secret the whole time. Afraid that someone would keep an eye on her and not give up, she uploaded a few sets of pictures of her travelling around the world on Facebook. Of course, some of those were pictures from the past! Chapter 635 Chapter 635 ? After the initial excitement of travelling alone, she was not as happy as she had imagined. On that day, when she returned to the hotel, Victoria threw herself on the bed after putting on the bedsheet she carried with her. Heaving a deep sigh, she picked up her mobile phone and began to scroll through the calendar. "Puff, less than half a month!" "I''m so annoyed! I want to go back! It''s suffocating to be alone and isted from the rest of the world!" She thought to herself. Subconsciously, she logged onto her social media ounts and scrolled through her friends'' posts. She replied to the messages left for her. None of them belonged to that person. Did that mean that he had already found another target? Getting up, she scratched her hair in annoyance. Was it time to go back? Had the ordeal passed? Half a month? "Ah! That yboy can''t stand such a long time, right? Plus, he gave her a week, and it''s been almost a month!" She pondered. After some thought, she went to search for news about him again. "A cooperative project worth one billion: Film and Television Centre?" "Creation of an integrated Cultural and Entertainment Center?" "Affair with a married woman?" After turning to thest page, she finally found a rumour about him and another woman. Victoria was stunned as she fixed her eyes on the article. That photo... That woman? The one who was with him by his carthat day? No wonder she was weeping endlessly. It turned out that she was a married woman! What unique tastes. He even started pitying young married women who were unhappy with their current marriages? It had been so many days. Why was it still the same scandal? Was it because he hadn''t found any new lover, or was it not exposed yet? She knocked on her head. She was so worried that her head was going to explode! Big shots of the entertainment industry surely enjoyed the privileges in that aspect. If there were scandals that they wouldn''t want to be exposed, then none of them would be able to get out! Looking at the picture, seh found it seemed to be the scene of a banquet, the same ambiguous posture, and the same intimate action. She seemed to see herself being under him. All of a sudden, she couldn''t tell whether she was happy or not. Her heart felt stuffy and was a little ufortable. After switching off the phone, she lifted her head and shouted out, "Ahh!" B*stard! Destroying her life, he even forced her to travel far away! Forget it. She should y and have fun for another half a month to wait for his obsessions to fade! It was better than having him pester her! "I can''t stop. Let''s move to another ce tomorrow!" She muttered, sat upwards, and cheered herself up, "Come on! Get rid of this annoying pest. Happiness is within reach!" Compared with a yboy who would not promise her a future, an honest man who blundered just once was obviously more worthy of her attention! That time of calming down should be regarded as a test for each other! The sun rose and set, and in the blink of an eye, another day approached. Looking at the fading sunlight outside the window and rubbing his temples, Trevor felt bored. He picked up his cell phone again and scrolled through it. Athens, Switzend? She was naturally unrestrained! While caressing one-half of her beautiful face on her Facebook, a trace of coldness shed through Trevor''s eyes, "I don''t believe you can hide from me for a lifetime!" "Little wildcat, I''ll teach you a lesson when youe back!" There came a knock on the door. He casually turned off his cell phone and ordered, "Come in!" Holger came in with documents, "Trevor, the financial bills of this month need your approval!" After a round of inspection, Trevor signed his name, "By the way, have you finished the task I asked you to do?" "Eh? What task?" Holger was puzzled just when a gloomy gaze swept over him. He then suddenly realized something. "Oh that, it''s done! I found several large teams to invite Miss As to work with them. For the uing Casterwich City fashion event, since some cooperated with us in the past and are of use, all invitations were sent out, but not a reply was received for now! I roughly found out Miss As'' schedule. Her ticket is to Newark, but I guess that her actual destination is Torentas. Afterall, it takes only more than two hours to travel between them, and her parents are there. Her father is a fan of hockey! It is said that the As family''s investment is currently on the sports industry, and I heard that they earn a lot from it. It seems that Miss As is from a family whose worth is about billions of dors! She stayed there for more than a week before leaving. Thest flight she booked was heading Switzend. She booked two tickets, one which is heading to the South Pole while the other is going to the North Pole..." Lowering his head down, Holger couldn''t help butugh. Was she going to see penguins or pr bears? No matter which way she went, it meant that her whereabouts were unpredictable! Before boarding, she didn''t let others know her destination. Or maybe, she might not be going to any of those destinations. It was just a cover-up of her tracks! Oh, money really made one stubborn! That miss was also good at having fun! She was going to leave her mess and run away to have fun. But he had to deal with the mess for her? Out of the corner of his eye, he nced opposite him. Holger always felt that Trevor was a little different at that time. Women who were by his side would alwayse and go. When did he ever persuade them to stay, let alone go and look for them? He only took a nce at Giana in the past and didn''t even get out of the car. It seemed that he didn''t care about any woman except for the one in South Korea... What a pity!Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. That time, he wasn''t serious, was he? However, Miss As had a strong family background! Although the As family had withdrawn from the market in Casterwich City and no longer joined the business sector, theirwork was obviously not to be underestimated! Victoria also seemed to be the only daughter of the As family! Trevor rolled his eyes at him and said, "That''s enough, I get it. Call me as soon as possible if there is any update!" After seeing Holger off, he lowered his body again. The more he couldn''t get her heart, the more he wanted her! Was it so terrible to be his woman? She was even willing to give up everything just to avoid him? He was deeply dissatisfied and unwillingly provoked. Suddenly, he was in a bad mood! Picking up the phone, he called Frederick. As night fell, Trevor dealt with some things and hurried to Seaview Hotel. "Master Trevor, you''re here. This way, please!" Following behind the attendant, he had just stepped on the stairs, and there came a sudden burst ofughter. He unconsciously shifted his gaze in the direction of theughter and stopped in his tracks. Wasn''t that... Anthony? A young woman with flowers? He narrowed his cold eyes and continued to go upstairs. When he went to the second floor, he could not help but stop at the railing, looking over in amanding manner. The dishes on the table were very scrumptious, and the two of them were smiling just like lovers! Was it worthy for her to escape for such a sanctimonious hypocrite? In an instant, Trevor clenched his fists in his pocket with his knuckles cracking. At that point, the attendant, who was quick to react, also went along his sight and looked downstairs, then whispered, "Master Trevor, the room you booked is over here..." As he turned around, the pressure suddenly seemed to drop, and the corridor seemed to be longer than usual. The attendant spoke casually, "Do you know Miss Grint and Mr. Clements?" Chapter 636 Chapter 636 ? Thinking of something, Trevor asked, "Isabe Grint?" She didn''t expect him to start a conversation, so the attendant was obviously excited. She nodded her head and said. "That''s right! Miss Grint is a frequent visitor of ours. She especially likes the mille crepe cakes here! The two of them are often here recently, and Mr. Clements even came alone to buy the cakes several times. He''s both gentle and considerate. He''s patient and good-looking too. Miss Grint is such a lucky person. I''m envious of her..." Hearing the attendant''s words, Trevor pursed his lips. It was obvious that he didn''t agree with her. Soon, he arrived at the door, and the attendant opened the door for him, "Master Trevor, pleasee in. Mr. Clements is waiting for you!" Then, the attendant took her leave. The staff member inside took their orders. Because they needed to drive, they only ordered a pot of tea. After the dishes were served, Frederick asked, "What do you want me to do here?" What was the matter that couldn''t be talked on the phone and required a private room?" "Can''t I call you out for dinner? The stew here is their most rmended dish. Try it!" As he said that, Trevor pointed to the newly served dishes on the table as he didn''t know where to start. The thing was, he hadn''t thought about it yet. On one hand, he didn''t know whether he knew about what had happened between the two women. On the other, he didn''t know how to exin it. If he asked Alicia to help him to call Victoria back, what excuse should he use? Or maybe, he could ask to borrow her mobile phone for a few days? In short, Trevor hadn''t made up his mind at that moment. If he needed to get Alicia''s cooperation, Frederick would definitely know what was going on. If he let the both of them know what was happening, they would skin him alive in the future if he did anything to Victoria! However, when the words were on the tip of his tongue, he became depressed. ncing at him, Frederick felt that something was wrong, but he said nothing and started to eat first. The two of them didn''t care too much as they ate. They were purely there to have a good meal! On the dining table, the two of them casually exchanged opinions on business development. At the end of the conversation, Trevor put down his cutlery and changed the topic. "Frederick, could you do me a favour?" Trevor lifted his gaze up and looked straight into his eyes for two seconds. Frederick couldn''t help but smile as he said, "What makes it so difficult for you to speak?" He spoke so haltingly that it didn''t seem like his style at all! However, Frederick had vaguely guessed that it ced him in a difficult position. Otherwise, why would he be in such a manner? After thinking about it for a while, he couldn''t think of anything that could make him react like that, "Private matters?" If it was any business issue, it would probably be solved over a phone call! He guessed that this private matter should not be for him to deal with Aunt Amanda or Caroline. "That..." As soon as Trevor spoke, Frederick''s mobile phone on the table suddenly rang. "What? I''ll be right there!" Seeing Frederick''s face change before he ended the call, he had already stood up. Trevor also got up, helped him take his coat, turned around, and picked up the car keys. "What''s the matter?" "Alicia had a car ident! I''m going to the hospital! Let''s talk about itter!" While they were talking, Frederick had already reached the door. Trevor was surprised, and he said, "I''ll go with you!" At that time, the red light in front of the operating room was on. The patient''s family members were crying miserably like mad, and they screamed amid the chaos, "You killed my husband. Return my husband! How did you drive? What should we do?" Content belongs to "I don''t care! I don''t care! We are a widow and an orphan now! The medical expenses are not included. We want three million dors forpensation, and it''s unnegotiable!" "If anything happens to my husband, we''ll make you pay with your life! You''re a street killer!" "I''m sorry, I''m sorry, I... It wasn''t me..." Alicia''s mind was in a mess. She was shoved back and forth to the point that her mind was in a boggled state. Her drifting eyes kept falling onto the surgicalmp on one side, and her whole world seemed to have copsed. "Don''t be like this! Don''t be like this... Calm down first. He''s still undergoing the surgery!" "This is a hospital. Please don''t make a fuss here, alright?" On one hand, the patient''s family continued weeping, while on the other, the medical guards arranged by Carson tried to calm everyone down. The hall was in a mess. It was not easy for him to squeeze through the crowd. Carson pulled Alicia aside and said. "Alicia, don''t worry. It''s gonna be alright! I''ve already asked Chet to inform Frederick. The family members are in a momentary rage. Don''t rush to exin and don''t go over..." She was obviously scared out of her wits. She could only nod her head as his words went over her head. Meanwhile, the family members were clearly in a broken- down state of mind. Exmations and yells could not be suppressed at all. Curled up, Alicia felt helpless and afraid for the first time. She unconsciously rubbed her hands and paced around back and forth. At that time, the elevator door suddenly opened, and Jeremy lifted his gaze to meet an enchanting face. At the l¨¢st moment, before the elevator closed, he rushed out. "Alicia?" In a trance, as if she heard her own name, she subconsciously turned around and got a response. In the next second, Jeremy rushed forward and held her in his arms. Tears streamed down his cheeks almost immediately.N?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content. "It''s really you? Are you still alive? Alicia, is that you? Are you really alive?" He was so excited that his big palm kept stroking her face. He tried to feel her breath while her mind was still wandering. She stood there for a long time and didn''t move. It was hard to control his emotions for a long time. After a long time, Jeremy slowly pushed her away and said in a slightly trembling voice, "Why are you here? Haven''t you... No, where have you been during this period of time?" His heart was in turmoil, and countless doubts shed through his mind. His eyebrows and beard were grasped. He suddenly became speechless. He moved, and inadvertently caught a glimpse of the convenient bag hanging in his hand. There were two boxes of medicine in it! Content belongs to In an instant, it was like a bolt of lightning striking down. His face was pale, and his whole body seemed to have been ripped apart. He slowly withdrew his hand. At that point, she also came to her senses and asked, "Jeremy?" ncing at the transparent stic bag in his hand, she subconsciously focused her attention on it, "Fte?" As their eyes met, they suddenly realized something and closed their eyes. With a familiar cry, he burst into tears that the veins on his hands that were holding the stic bag were bulging. His lips moved several times, but he couldn''t say a word. He could only smile bitterly. At that moment, the door of the elevator opened again. Frederick walked out and saw such a scene. He stopped abruptly before walking quickly towards Alicia. "Did you get hurt anywhere? Is it serious? What''s going on?" He took Alicia''s hand, checking her up and down. His gaze fell on her hand, which was wrapped in gauze. Chapter 637 Chapter 637 ? Looking at the wound on her hand, she suddenly remembered something. Alicia shook her head and said, "When I got out of the car, I identally scratched it!" "It''s good that you''re fine. It''s good that you''re fine!" Cupping her small face, Frederick''s high-hanging heart settled down, "Why didn''t you call me when it happened?" Seeing her savior, she came to her senses and instantly copsed. She threw herself into his arms and immediately burst into tears, "Hubby, I seemed to have hit someone. Will I get thrown in jail? I''m so afraid... What should I do?" He hugged her tightly and kissed her head with much force, "No! No! Don''t be afraid! It''s just a traffic ident. It''s alright. I''m here. It''s okay!" It was only then that he noticed themotion in front of him. He saw that Carson was surrounded by a group of people, so he guessed that Alicia must be frightened. Frederick turned to look at Chet. "I arranged for someone to obtain the surveince footage! There should be a replyter! Master Vives already called the police, but he''s afraid that they will rush over too soon and it will be difficult to deal with it, so he asked someone to stop them on the road!" Then, Trevor also said, "I''ll call awyer here. After all, they''ll be more professional than us!" Looking at the scene in front of him, Jeremy waspletely stunned. Soon, thewyer arrived. There was also a reply from Chet''s side, "I checked the surveince footage. Miss nchard is not of the main responsibility..." At that time, he zoomed in and thewyer spoke.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. "However, the car was off track. Plus, the new policy has just been implemented, and it requires cars to make way for pedestrians. I''m afraid that Miss nchard has to bear a part of the responsibility! Now, we have to consider the other three aspects. One is the injury, and one is record of driving, and thest one whether the driver was driving under influence! If it was not DUI, and the patient''s life is not in danger, the charge will be much lighter! If you cane to an agreement with the victim''s family, you can pay them privately. If you are unable to do that, you''ll just have to file anotherwsuit. It''s okay since you''re not of main responsibility. There''s no need to go to jail, but if you want to eliminate the bad record, it''s too early now. Hence, it''s difficult to get it done!" As soon as thewyer''s finished talking, he asked about Alicia''s situation, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief. After calming down, Frederick thought for a while and looked back at thewyer again. "It doesn''t matter if there''s a record. It''s no big deal if she doesn''t drive in the future! I estimate that the police will arrive soon. Since the main resonsibility is not on us, we should try our best to avoid all! This, it''s not difficult, right?" Thewyer nodded and smiled, "Of course!" "Chet, go talk to the family members! Do your best to enlighten the situation and try to make peace with them in private!" "I understand!" Soon, the hall was in a mess again. Frederick held Alicia in his arms and apanied her in making transcripts as he appeased her emotions. The others were responsible for their own work to deal with the aftermath. Soon after, the operating room''s lights went out. She subconsciously wanted to go over, but he stopped her, "Don''t go there! There''re too many people! Chet ising..." "How''s it going? Did anything happen? Is he alright?" She was anxious. The helplessness and worry in her eyes were evident. Chet could naturally notice it, not to mention, at this time, Frederick looked at him with a warning nce. "The operation was very sessful. He''s no longer in any life-threatening condition, but one of his legs is seriously injured. In the future, he may have post-operative illnesses!" Hearing that he was fine, Alicia breathed a sigh of relief, "It''s good that he''s alive! There''s hope if he''s alive. In the worst-case scenario, I''ll make more money to cure him. It''s alright to feed him for a lifetime!" After all, she was unlucky enough to hit someone! After saying that, she put her hands together, closed her eyes, and prayed earnestly. Frederick exchanged a look with Chet but saw him pointing behind and shaking his head. He couldn''t be dead, could he? Not fully understanding what he meant, Frederick said, "Well, it''s alright now. I''ll bring you home first! Chet and Trevor will deal with the following stuff!" He sent her home and cooked her some soup for a good night''s sleep. After watching her sleep soundly, he crept to the study and gave Chet a call. "Are you saying that person is fine, but one leg is definitely crippled?" "Yes! I consulted the doctor and discussed with Master Vives. The surgery was sessful, but he lost a lot of blood, and there was inmmation caused by the surgery, so he''s still in aa with a fever. ording to the current situation, he''s not in danger. As long as the fever is gone, he should be fine. However, his leg injury is serious Even after he recovers, he can''t do heavy work in the future. He has lost half of his working ability! He''s a worker at a construction site. It is estimated that the family all depend on him. They''repletely unreasonable. Master Vives said that they asked for three million dors at the beginning without knowing whether he was dead or not. After that, they saw that we are willing to reconcile, and that we were well off, and the family now wants ten million dors, not including the medical surgery and subsequent treatment expenses. They aren''t willing to have a proper discussion and want us to sign a final agreement, or they''ll file awsuit against us!" "Frederick, it''s not that I look down on the poor and have no sympathy, but this family is just as difficult to deal with as if they''re lunatics! They''re unreasonable. No wonder Miss nchard was so scared in the hospital. Master Vives is speechless! I''d never seen this kind of family members of a victim! If it wasn''t for the surveince footage that showed that she really ran into him, I would have doubted if this family was a professional ckmailer." As he spoke, Chet was filled with righteous indignation. "Frederick, what do you think? Do you want to pay for it? Or go through a trial? Anyway, from old to young, men to women, there''s not a good person in this household! The point is that no one has any rationality, let alone knowing thew. It''s pure pestering! It''s these kinds of people that we can''t do..." Chet muttered as he held his mobile phone. Frederick''s gaze turned cold. At first, he wanted to make peace with the family as he sympathized with them. In an instant, his thoughts were reced by the scene of Alicia throwing herself into his arms and bursting into tears. "I''m not afraid of violent people! If n¨§t he''s weak, I will really pity him! It''s not worth it to show him respect! Let them sue us then. Let''s not reach an agreement in private! Find someone to obtain the surveince footage,, find a medical examiner, get an expert to re-evaluate him, examine his injuries... Don''t he need to take the main responsibility in the first ce? Then, let''s turn him into aplete ckmailer now! That''s to prevent him from creating trouble and getting sympathy through public means. Before he acts, let''s first get to the bottom of his background and get hold of his weakness! I''m going to sue him for ckmailing! I''d like to see what this shameless guy can do!" Content belongs to "I''ll get it done right away!" It was much easier to find evidence than to deal with the family! After returning home, Jeremy was in a state of dejection. His mind was full of the scene that Alicia rushing towards Frederick for help. For the first time, he clearly felt that he hadpletely lost her! "Jeremy, you''re back? What took you so long?" Chapter 638 Chapter 638 Lindsay got up from the sofa and put down the snacks in her hands. She greeted him and said, "Hey, that''s the brand I wanted!" Taking the medicine from his hand and putting it aside, she let him take a seat, "Drink some water first before you take a rest. I''ll go and heat up the food, then we can eat!" Seeing how attentive she was, Jeremy smiled bitterly. He really wanted to say that he didn''t have any appetite. Just when he just opened his mouth, she lifted her hand to hold his, "What''s wrong with you? Why do you look so bad? Is there something wrong? Or is the work not going well?" Listening to her considerate words, his heart ached! It was bleeding! In the past, he had experienced countless warm and sweet moments! Each time, it would melt his bones! But now, it didn''t belong to him! Though he was full of sadness, he still smiled and said, "No! Maybe I''m a little tired because I''ve overworked myself today!" Helping her sit down, he reached out and touched her belly, "Don''t tire yourself too much! Rest when you have time. We can order take-out or go out to have a meal!" Filled with happiness, she took his arm and leaned against his shoulder, "I''m not tired! I have nothing to do anyway, and I like to cook for you!" Thinking of something, she added. "By the way, I went to the sanatorium to visit Madam York today! Her condition is much better. She could talk to me a lot. Her way of thinking is more normal now! I talked to the dean, and once her condition bes stable, she will be able to live a normal life! As long as she takes medicine and goes for checkups on a regr basis, there should be no problem!" "Jeremy, let''s go to visit her next week. If her condition is good, we can bring her out. Our family can live a good life, alright?" She thought that as long as Madam York was released, she would have someone to back her up. In addition, she was pregnant now, and their situation had improved. Even if Mr. Pitcher did not allow her to marry into the family in the future, she had two trump cards. Moreover, since Alicia was gone, Jeremy was obviously going to ept her now. Lindsay felt that her future would be good! Therefore, besides going to the sanatorium every day, she would clean the house and prepare for happy days in the future! Jeremy was moved when he thought of his mother, whom he had not seen for a long time. He nodded and said, "Alright!" Stretching out his hand, he held Lindsay in his arms, and ayer of mist once again appeared in his eyes. Perhaps, it was the arrangement of the heaven! In the evening, they had dinner together and watched TV for a while before he helped her get on the bed and gave her some fte. "It''s gettingte. Go to bed early!" "Alright, you''re not sleeping?" Pulling his hand, her heart always felt a little empty and uneasy. "I just remember that I still have some business to attend to, so I have to go to the study. I''ll go to sleep when I''m done! Close your eyes and sleep! You have to rest more now! Good night!" As heforted her, he lowered his head and kissed her forehead. "Alright, good night!" She said with a smile on her face as she closed her eyes. He turned around, got up, and went to the study room. He turned on theputer and slumped in the rotating chair behind the desk. His emotions, which had been suppressed for the night, surged up to him again. He couldn''t stop his tears from streaming down. She was still alive, but he was toote to find that! Even if she hadn''t returned to Frederick''s side right then, he still wouldn''t stand a chance! Why? She came back alive, but why the god let him miss the chance? Initially, she was the woman he loved the most. They had met at the right time... But ever since he let go of her and the mistakes he made, the connection between the both of them hadpletely been cut off. God never blessed him. Not even once! They were a well-matched couple when they were in St. Abbott University in Bayton City! Everyone envied them. He was the one who had ruined everything between them, the one who destroyed his own happiness! It was his persistence that ruined his own happiness. He came back to his senses toote, and he lost the best woman he had ever loved in his life! Hepletely lost her, and he had no chance anymore! The pain pierced his heart, but he also knew that in the future, he was in no ce to pester her. There was no hope left. He had always thought that the person who could only live in his heart had already been turned into ashes. That time, even if she was alive, he could only hide her in the depths of his heart forever. His favorite, his Ally... He let her go and gave her to someone else with his own hands. In his lifetime, the most erroneous and regretful thing he had done was abandon her at their wedding without leaving her a word. He had left her for three years! She deserved better! Now, even God didn''t stand by his side, and God wouldn''t allow them to be together! There was no pill of regret in the world! He didn''t grasp any single chance he had! Who could he me? He got up and took out a bottle of wine from the cab. He chugged down the wine and gritted his teeth, but he still cried while feeling helpless and regretful. It was said that men''s tears should not fall easily, but at this moment, he only wanted to cry! In the dead of the night, in his study room all alone, he chose to remove all his disguise and made himselfpletely drunk. When she woke up in the middle of the night and went to the washroom, Lindsay came to the study room. She pushed the door open and saw such a scene. Slowly, she walked in, and a strong, pungent smell of alcohol filled the air. "What''s wrong with him?" She stepped forward and nced at him. She initially wanted to wake him up, but when she pushed him, he did not react. Seeing that, she felt that she had do something. She wanted to take some clothes and cover him. Just as she lowered her head, he suddenly muttered, and a faint crying sound sounded as if he was hurt. "Why?" "Ally, I''ve lost... you! I''vepletely lost you!" "Ally..." He groaned from time to time, and his cries were filled with pain as well. When she saw that he was hunched over and his brows were furrowed together with a bottle of wine on one side, she was stunned. Alicia nchard? He was heartbroken by that b*tch again!Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org. Why couldn''t he let go of a dead person? What was good about her? Sheughed in her heart, and she clenched her fists so tightly that they cracked. However, she suppressed the surging emotions in her heart in no time. "Endure it! Endure it! Why are you competing with a dead person? After all, you''re the one who should be enjoying everything now. You get to stay with him until you''re old! You''re the winner, and she''s the loser. Why are you fighting with the loser? He came to the study to hide from you. It means that he cares about you. You should be happy..." She forced herself to calm down, and in the end, she didn''t do anything. She tiptoed back to the room and closed the door behind her. When she went back to the room andid down, she was so furious that she gnashed her teeth. Lindsay had given so much, so why couldn''t she rece her? No matter whether Alicia was married or dead, she was still stuck between them? No bones were left, yet her ghost still lingered! Lindsay really wanted to dig her out and whip her to vent her hatred! She wanted to marry into the Pitcher family and be a good wife. When she closed her eyes, she suppressed all her emotions. From the beginning to the end, she had never thought about watching the news. Of course, she didn''t know that the outside world had already changed! Chapter 639 Chapter 639 ? The next day, when he was still sleepy, Frederick was woken up by a series of noises. He moved his hand subconsciously, and he didn''t open his eyes until his grip felt empty. When he got up, he found that it was still early, but Alicia had already dressed up. After getting up, he took off his pajamas and said. "Up so early? Where are you going?" She was shocked. The things in her hand fell to the ground, and she quickly stuffed her things back into the bag. Then, she ran over and said. "Did I wake you up? Well... I''m going to the hospital!" She had injured someone, so how could she fall asleep? She woke up several times at night, but she didn''t get up because it was too dark. When it was getting bright, she couldn''t return back to bed! Seeing the guilty look in her eyes, he felt sorry for her. He raised his hand and took the bag in her hand, which was obviously packed in a panic as it was unzipped. "There''s no need to go! The death of that kind of person is not worthy of sympathy!" "Huh? Hubby, how can you say that?" As the saying went, although a person''s ability was great, it was better not to get involved. Although she also felt unlucky and depressed, when she thought of the family, she still couldn''t get over it. As a result of her actions, she had probably ruined a man''s future, his life, and his family''s life. She couldn''t help but think of herself, who had suffered for a long time. No matter what, she would try her best to make up for it! Subconsciously, she wanted to take her bag back. She leaned to one side, but he put the bag back on the table and said, "You''re too kind. You''re the one who''s being ckmailed!" "Don''t..." At first, she was not really happy with him trying to stop her from visiting them, but the two words suddenly came into her mind. She looked up and raised her voice. "Being ckmailed?" What did he mean? Could it be that that person''s injury was fake? Or could it be that he wanted her to hit him on purpose? There was a buzz in her brain. She couldn''t believe it. She didn''t understand how everything had happened. At that moment, she was even more confused and conflicted. However, in an instant, her anxious and uneasy heart suddenly reached rock bottom. Frederick pulled her back to the bed and ced her on hisp. "I''ll help you deal with it! You don''t have to think nor care about anything! You should rest at home these two days and rx. Don''t go to work for the time being! They are rogues, so it''s hard to say if they''ll call you, harass you,e in your way or make trouble or not. If you meet them, don''t pay attention to them! If you want to go out of the house, I''ll arrange a few people for you in case they bully you!" "Is what you said true? Are they..." Was she really being ckmailed, or did he twist the truth for her peace of mind? With a drifting look in her eyes, he understood what she was thinking about. He brushed her nose and said. "Whether it''s ckmailing or not, we''ve already paid for all the medical expenses! I''m not short of money. It''s not a big deal! If it is our responsibility and we are at fault, we should take care of his whole family for a lifetime!" However, if they wanted to be ignorant and still try to ckmail them, they would be courting death! "If we''re found guilty, we won''t shirk the responsibility! Chet went to investigate, and there''ll be results in two days! Don''t worry, I won''t make a big deal out of it! If it really is ckmail, your kindness will only satisfy their greed, and there will be another victim! Instead of pandering to such people, it''s better to donate the money to charity and be phnthropic!" Alicia nodded, feeling relieved as she said, "Well then, I''ll listen to you!" They were not in a hurry anyway, so they should just wait and see! "Don''t be afraid when you meet any trouble in the future. Let me know as soon as possible!" He stroked her hair and nted a gentle kiss on her forehead withfort. "Alright..." She rubbed his neck, then nodded. At that time, she had been scared out of her wits. The scene was almost like a dream, and she had forgotten how to respond. In the past few years, whenever she encountered trouble, she could only rely on herself. She had forgotten that she was no longer alone! She had him and her brother! "I''ll remember and not panic in the future! I haven''t seen Grandma for some time. I''ll go and stay with her for a couple of days!" "Alright! Lay still for a while. After breakfast, I''ll take you there!" Turning around, the two of them went back to sleep. In the following days, things continued to develop as they had expected. At first, the other party imed that they were "relying on their power to bully others". However, it turned out that the other party were actually shamelessly ckmailing them! In the beginning, he just wanted to teach the greedy victims a lesson. Unexpectedly, after a thorough investigation, what he said actually came true. Looking at the news, Frederick couldn''t help but smile with self-mockery. There were all kinds of people in the world! At such a young age, that man would rather break his leg to ckmail someone than find a job? The whole family was unemployed, and they had a history of doing simr things that they specifically picked women to run into! Tobully the faint-hearted and fear the stout-hearted, that man was really seeking death! As soon as Frederick made a phone call to Alicia, there was a knock on the door, "Come in!" Then, Chet hurriedly walked in, "Frederick, there''s good news!" He nodded and motioned him to sit down. He then said, "I already knew it! Their old records were dug up, and the whole family is jeered at like street rats. The news reported it as well..." "Well, I''ve already paid half a million dors in ordance with the police. It''s over! They made a scene. They probably never expected that they would be crippled this time and that we, the rich, would actually unwilling to pay the expenses to eliminate the problem. Now, the ent probably snickering over the half a million dors they gained! They cheated a few people before us and gained at least a hundred thousand dors and at most a million dors! One family was said to have sold their house after being ckmailed, and now, they''re counter-suing them! People always have to pay for what they do. This family is over! I''m not talking about this!" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Frederick looked up in confusion, and Chet said. "Marcus, that private doctor has already been sent back to his country! I found out that Frieda has booked a flight back next month!"Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. His tone was obviously a little flurry, Chet also added. "That''s Mrs. Randolph! By the way, she also booked a room at a five-star for one month! It seems that they don''t n on staying for a long time. She''s probablying back to solve the problem this time! After all, the police''s notice is a powerful enough deterrent! What shall we do now?" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "As soon as we confirm that she has boarded the ne, leak the news to Kieran! For the rest, let''s just watch the fun!" As if he had thought of something, Frederick added. "Is there any news from Danica recently?" "After getting out of the detention centre, she went home and hasn''t left! However, I found a strange thing. The Randolph family seems to have gained a lot of money recently!" The implication was that they seemed to have gotten money again. At that point, Chet was also rather puzzled. Who would be willing to give alms to a family that had gone bankrupt and who had no source of ie? Chapter 640 Chapter 640 ? "The Randolph family isn''t simple!" Holding onto his chin, Frederick couldn''t help but sigh. "The more shameless one is, the more unstoppable they are! Do you believe that? As long as the reputation of the Randolph family is not ruined yet, they will try their best to get money from me by all means!" In order to get money, the Randolph family wouldn''t hesitate to do anything even if they were exposed! If he had not experienced it personally, he would never believe that the gentle and harmonious family whom he had been envious of, were such horrible people! Compared with Penny''s family, he suddenly felt that the seemingly warm family, which he had tried so hard to integrate into, was thousands of times more horrible.Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. Simrly, they went bankrupt and experienced poverty. Alicia and her mother worked hard, living in a cheap house to save money. There was even a medical debt for Alicia''s paralyzed father, but she and her mother didn''t give up, remaining kind-hearted and hard-working! His mind was filled with Alicia''s adorable face when she was greedy for money. She was frugal, worked hard for money, and quarreled with him over money. However, at that moment, except for feeling sorry for her, his heart was full of love. However, the Randolph family was obviously not down and out. They still had their limbs. Not a single person wanted to find a job for themselves, not even a part-time one. To indulge in a life of luxury and carry out dishonest practices, they really went down the gutter! What kind of family was that? Their impression in his mind waspletely subverted. At that moment, Frederick was d, but he also felt pity. What was more depressing was that they were like a ticking time bomb, giving him a huge headache! "It''s my first time seeing a man treat his daughter like a cash cow! Who would dare imagine that the Randolph family would guise their daughter in cash and gold in order to..." "To seduce or entertain men for the sake of money!" "Frederick, do you really think that Mrs. Randolph alone can suppress or solve all this?" "The Randolph family has gone through a lot, but Kieran has alwayse through unscathed! As soon as Mrs. Randolph left, he fell seriously ill! Even if she can''t solve all these problems, she will definitely guide us to a solution! The most important thing at the moment is to keep an eye on the Randolph family before shees back so that they don''t cause any trouble! This snake, if it can''t be killed by one move, will definitely bite back! This time, we must take drastic measures to deal with it!" He must find a way topletely deal with the cancer-like Randolph family! However, he couldn''t risk getting involved. Once he started that first, he might be strangled in the throat by countless people. After all, the present situation was different from the past, so violence was the worst n! "I get it! I will keep an eye on them and continue to dig out the Randolph family''s background in case of an emergency!" After sending Chet away and pondering for a while, Frederick picked up his mobile phone again and dialed Trevor''s number, "By the way, ourst dinner was interrupted by Alicia''s matters. I haven''t had the time to ask you, why were you looking for me?" As soon as he finished talking, a burst of gentle music mixed with a woman''s soft cough sounded. It felt foreign. Frederick unconsciously frowned. "You''re outside?" After moving the phone away, Trevor said, "Yes, I''m in South Korea. I''ll go back in a few days! It''s alright. It''s not a big deal..." Alicia just had that ident. Looking at Frederick''s nervous reaction, how could he have the nerve to create trouble right then? "Why are you still not getting straight to the point? Trevor, you''ve been acting weirdly these days. Have you gotten involved with a woman you shouldn''t have? Are you in trouble?" In his mind, Trevor always had a sense of propriety, but Frederick really didn''t agree with Trevor''s attitude towards women. After thinking about it, he always felt that there shouldn''t be anything else that he couldn''t talk about other than that. "No! What are you thinking?" Trevor hurriedly denied it, but he unconsciously spoke at a fast pace. He did have a guilty conscience when he thought of Victoria. Even though they usually didn''t get in touch with each other, Frederick knew him very well. Almost at the same time, his face turned solemn. When he was about to speak, a woman''s voice came from afar. "Miss Selena..." Obviously, he heard the slight rustling of the phone being covered, and Frederick''s expression changed, "Trevor, who are you with?" Did he hear the name ''Selena''? The woman whose name was ''Selena''? Selena Duff? He couldn''t have messed up again! "She''s a neer. I just found her! We''re having an international call, so we''d better save the phone charges. Let''s talk after Ie back! I''m hanging up..." Before Frederick could react, he heard a beeping sound from the other end of the phone, and his eyebrows furrowed as well! In the mansion of the Clements family, after apanying Candice to clean up the flowers and nts, Alicia excitedly took some grains and went to a small fence on one side. "Coo Coo coo..." As she cooed and spread the grains to feed the chickens, Alicia couldn''t help giggling excitedly, "Grandma, why you raise chickens so suddenly?" At that moment, the huge mansion with its backyard was very much like fields in the countryside, with half a flower nursery and half a vegetable garden surrounded by fences. There were even chickens raised there. On the other side, she carried a kettle of water to feed the chicken. Candice smiled so brightly that even the wrinkles on her face were smiling. "It''s good to raise chickens! They cany eggs for a year, after that you can eat their meat! When I have great-grandchildren, the old hen can be stewed for your recuperation. It''s organic and naturally raised, so it''s healthy!" S "Grandma..." Hearing that, Alicia was so touched that her face blushed red. "s, Ally, isn''t there any news yet? Is he too careless, too busy, or does he have a problem?" Candice directed her curious gaze at her. Alicia snorted and almost wanted to burst outughing. "Grandma, is there anyone who says that about their grandson? I''m sure he''ll be sad once he knows about it!" She chuckled happily and took over the kettle from the old woman''s hand. She also carefully held her with the other hand, afraid that she would be unstable. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "We''re working hard!" In reality, they both wanted children, so they even stopped taking preventive measures. However, recently, there had been too many things to deal with, and the ident had happened, so they could not find time to be together. "Oh, that''s good! That''s good! If Frederick dares bully you, I will stand up for you!" When Frederick approached them, he heard her say that, so he said, "Grandma, who''s your biological grandchild?" Although he knew that Alicia wasn''tining about him, every time he came, he would hear Candice protecting her so righteously. Frederick was both happy and sad at the same time. The next second, her voice with slight distaste made him even more frustrated, "Huh, why are you here when it isn''t dark yet?" He took the heavy items from their hands and rolled his eyes. The two of them couldn''t help giggling. Then, the three of them walked into the house as they chatted. Aunt Amanda took the gift to the door and saw the happy scene. "Mom..." She called out. Chapter 641 Chapter 641 ? Out of the corner of her eye, Aunt Amanda nced at the two of them with an envious gaze, "Frederick and Alicia are also here! Mom, we just got some fresh oysters back. I specially chose some big ones for you!" "Aunt Amanda..." After greeting each other, they entered the manor together. Miranda took the oysters and went in. The whole family talked about having fresh oysters that night. They even persuaded Aunt Amanda to stay for dinner. In the living room, Frederick and Aunt Amanda sat with Mrs. Clements. As Alicia didn''t eat oysters, she went to the kitchen to help Miranda with the cooking. She especially made another fresh vegetable dish for herself, estimated the amount and deliberately left some. In the hall, she chatted with Candice. During the conversation, Aunt Amanda couldn''t help feeling envious. Candice patted her hand, and they shared recent happenings. Frederick scrolled through his mobile phone, listened to them asionally, and uttered a word or so. "Amanda, I know you''re filial. There''s no need to worry about me. Juste and apany me when you''re free! I know that you''re all busy, and there are a lot of things going on in the family! Why hasn''t Trevor settled down yet?" "Ah..." "You have to pay more attention to him! Frederick has a family now. Trevor doesn''tck women around him. Is no one really a match for him? He wants to pick a fairy, doesn''t he? There are too many women around him to choose from, so he must be blinded by them! If I had known this earlier, I might as well let him learn from Frederick and not let him be such a womanizer. Then, he would''ve found one by now!" "Mom, I''ve been urging him to find one too. Recently, I''m also keeping a lookout for him! I don''t know what happened to him. He has changed a lot. He has grown up, and I can''t keep up with him! He seems to have someone in his heart, and his eyes have changed. Thest time I asked him toe home for dinner, I inquired and paid attention to him. I don''t know whether he wore contacts, but his mouth shut up tight. Mom, your grandsons, all of them are eels, slippery sly..." "Nonsense! How can they be eels? At least they''re dragon carps?" "Haha, yes, yes." They talked andughed, ncing at Frederick from time to time. He more or less listened to them and suddenly thought of the phone call during the day, his mind drifting away. At that time, Candice''s voice suddenly sounded. "Frederick, do you know what Trevor is busy withtely? I haven''t seen him in a while. When you see him, tell him that if he always think about youngdies, I will be jealous and angry!" "Grandma..."All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. ncing at the two of them, he suddenly felt that it was a huge mistake for him to sit there, "Well... When I see him, I''ll convey your message to him!" Turning around, Amanda also looked at him with enthusiasm and said, "Frederick, tell me what you know. Are Trevor''s eyes the same as yours?" Thinking of that dinner, Frederick suddenly realized that Trevor might have deliberately avoided mentioning his eyes. As for who the woman was, in fact, they were also unclear bout it! In an instant, two special women shed across his mind. One of them was the person on the phone, and the other was the woman whom Trevor went to support all of a sudden, Victoria. However, if it was thetter... Just as he was in a dilemma, Alicia pped her hands and walked out of the kitchen, "Grandma, the dishes are ready, and we can eat them in a minute! What were you all whispering about?" When Amanda saw Alicia, something urred to her. She got up and pulled her to her side, holding her down, throwing a question at her. As Alicia didn''t understand what was going on, she directly nodded. "That''s right! What''s so strange about that?" Everyone knew that Trevor was a yboy. Wasn''t it normal for his eyes to change color? In fact, in Alicia''s heart, she subconsciously believed that he had changed a long time ago. The ck color she saw before was because Trevor was using contact lenses, but now, there was an asional change between blue and ck colors as he didn''t wear it! Hearing that, Candice and Amanda were both shocked, "Who is it? Who?" The two of them were making a big fuss, and Alicia was immediately stunned. She instinctively shook her head and said, "Huh? Why would I know about it?" Subconsciously, she turned her nk eyes towards Frederick. Lifting his hand, he pulled her back, looking at her helplessly as he said. "Grandma, Aunt Amanda, Trevor knows what he''s doing. He won''t go overboard!" He probably restrained himself recently for some reason! After all, no one could guarantee that the preventive measures would be totally safe! However, who was that woman? Was it an ident or... Because there were doubts in his heart, he dared not say anything. "I knew it''s useless asking you! You''re two peas in a pod!" After muttering, Candice and Amanda changed the topic. Alicia stuck out her tongue and poked Frederick''s palm with her finger, then said. "Did I say anything wrong?" He shook his head and patted her hair affectionately with a smile on his face. It was a happy and harmonious l meal. With Amanda by the side, it became more lively. The topics of the night all revolved around Trevor''s life event. Because of the previous incident, Alicia only distened and did not dare speak rashly. Amanda was happy to have someone to talk openly about family matters. "It''s nearly the end of the new year, and it''ll be the winter holidays soon. Those who are studying abroad are alling back. Mom, I want to take this opportunity to arrange for more women to meet Trevor. I heard that Doctor Lawson has a very beautiful niece who''s mixed-race. She is still studying abroad for now and has excellent talents and wisdom. Caroline saw her twice. She said that she''s a very gentle person. I''m thinking about letting Trevor meet her once shees back..." "Not bad. I met an old friend when I was wandering around two days ago. Her granddaughter is also twenty- five. I heard that she''s talented and is a senior executive, so she has a high standard for men. I think she can also be considered!" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Alicia blinked and looked at the two. All of a sudden, she thought of the blind dates from the so-called high-ss families Candice arranged for Frederick. She couldn''t help but feel that Victoria, whom she knew, was more reliable! Subconsciously, Alicia took a few more bites of food. She stopped in her tracks, "Er..." Putting down the cutlery, she covered her mouth and swallowed the food in almost one gulp, "Ahem, ahem. Um, I''m going to bring some soup over..." Getting up, she almost ran away. Her little movements interrupted the two, who were excitedly whispering in each other''s ears, and they came back to their senses. Amanda was stunned. "What''s wrong with Ally? Don''t tell me she''s already pregnant?" In the next second, Mrs. Clements and Frederick both chuckled, "Haha, this girl! She''s a picky eater, and she''s afraid of oysters! She must have eaten some by ident!" A burst of joyfulughter swept by, and the topic of their family meeting came to an end. Frederick mourned for Trevor in silence, but he acquiesced and supported their arrangement. It was time for him to have a stable family and a rtionship! Three dayster, as soon as Trevor walked out of the reception hall, he saw Chet waving his hand at him. Chapter 642 Chapter 642 ? "Master Trevor!" Chet said as he stepped forward. He had already taken the luggage from his hand, and his attitude was extremely respectful. "Why is it you?" "Mrs. Clements is not in good health. Frederick has already gone over. He happened to meet Holger on the way and knew that you''reing back today, so he asked me to pick you up and bring you with me at night!" "Let''s go then!" In a panic, they did not think much about it. After a long journey, they quickly rushed to the manor. After entering the gate and getting out of the car, Trevor heard a burst of joyfulughtering from inside the house. He swept his gaze across the front of the house and saw a few familiar and unfamiliar luxury cars in front of him. He squinted his eyes and rested his dangerous gaze on Chet, who coughed uneasily and avoided his gaze from guilt. Seeing Fredericking out, he said in a low voice. "Frederick, there''s still a dinner party tonight. I''ll leave first!" "Alright!" After exchanging a few words, Frederick personally sent him to the car. He watched Chet leave all the way. No matter how foolish he was, Trevor also came back to his senses at that time. He stepped forward and patted Frederick on the shoulder. "What? Are you afraid that I''ll scold your subordinates?" Ah yes! How dare they all work together to plot against him! They were so mean! He guessed Holger must have been shifted away by the two of them! Frederick turned around and said without any embarrassment, "Of course! You don''t like to cherish your loyal subordinates?" "What''s the matter? Why you call me back in this way?" Trevor frowned and looked straight into his eyes. He had a bad feeling. What was soplicated that it couldn''t be talked about over a phone call? That time, Frederick saw theplete change of color in the depths of his eyes. He obviously pondered for a moment before saying, "Don''t you have a clue?" While speaking, the focal length of his eyes unconsciously converged and focused on Trevor''s eyes, "He really wore colored contacts!" "Frederick..." Could it be that he had misunderstood something? As soon as he opened his mouth, Frederick stopped him by raising his hand. "I won''t interfere with your private matters and decisions! Trevor, we''re not only brothers with shared interest, but also rted by blood! You can''t be impulsive when you''re being criticized. Don''t ruin yourself for a woman! You have your career and rtives, many of which I envy. You have to know that some things can''t be controlled. Once you break the bottom line, you''ll be in pain! Don''t act rashly, or future generations will suffer from the consequences, do you understand?" His face was instantly covered with ayer of gloomy haze, and Trevor''s fists in his pocket couldn''t help but clench slightly, "How much do you know?" "Much more than you can imagine!" Patting him on the shoulder, Frederick said. "Don''t think that just because no one is mentioning it means that they don''t know anything! Why do you think Aunt Amanda is still sparing no effort to introduce someone to you? Getting marriedisn''t the same as going on dates! Letting go of someone is not impossible! I know you''ve tried hard. Think about Liana, didn''t you let her go already?" Frederick pinched his shoulder again and lowered his head, "Think more about the consequences. Do you know what kind of price you''ll pay if you make a mistake?" "Loss of reputation!" The three words were soft and heavy at the same time. Trevor gave a wry smile. In the next second, Frederick said. "You''re still sober, but this is only the beginning! Not to mention what Grandma will do, the rest of the family, and even Caroline''s life will be affected by your choice. The final result is that your family will be ruined!" Trevor heaved a sigh, whereas the expression on Frederick''s face softened, "So many women, but you can''t pick a single one?" "Frederick, can Ally be reced by other women?" His words made Frederick speechless. "We''ve been through life and death. The word ''love'' can''t be used to describe our rtionship! Trevor, how do you know that you won''t encounter such a woman? Don''t et forget that I once loved Danica more deeply than you love that women! Before you encounter the woman Who you''ll spend the rest of your life with, don''t refuse a date resolutely and don''t reject any opportunity, understand?" Trevor nodded and looked up to the sky with a smile, "You arranged a blind date for me, didn''t you?" It went without saying. Frederickughed and said, "Haha..." As they were talking, they had already entered the house. Seeing the young girl sitting on the sofa, Trevor started to have a headache. That evening, he made an exception to cooperate and smiled the whole time. When they left, he sent the woman and her daughter back home. Although he did not take initiative to say anything along way, Frederick''s words hit his heart like a heavy hammer. Especially when he saw the sweet §í§ÞBelonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. conversation and meal his brother was having with his wife, his heart was suddenly invaded by an inexplicable sense of loneliness and indifference. Content belongs to After wandering outside for nearly a month, Victoria finally couldn''t stand it anymore. In the past, she would not feel bored even if she was out for half a year, but at that time, she was so annoyed that she could not stand it. Every day, the happiest thing she could do was scroll through Facebook, and she dreamed of going back to Casterwich City several times. She figured that it was only a few days earlier. Thinking that someone should have forgotten about her, she couldn''t wait to buy a ticket back home with her suitcase in hand. On the ne, she had the most sound and deep sleep she ever had in those few days. In a trance, by the time Victoria opened her eyes again, the ne had arrived safely at the destination. She walked out with her suitcase. A gust of cold wind blew, and her eyes were filled with happiness. "Casterwich City, I''m back!" "Let''s go home! Let''s go home! Tomorrow I can have my favourite hotpot and all kinds of specialties!" Thinking of that, she was full of excitement, and she couldn''t help but speed up her walking pace. As she walked, she took out her mobile phone, thinking about whether she should contact her friends and Anthony. When she was outside, Anthony had left her a message. She had replied! Having stayed outside for a long time, she still missed home. As her parents were not by her side, he was still a close person to her, but when she thought of their awkward rtionship, she couldn''t help but hesitate a little. Just as she was flipping through her address book, a few pairs of men''s leather shoes suddenly entered her vision. Her footsteps came to a halt, and Victoria was interrupted by a series of rustling sounds. Her eyes slowly moved upwards along their ck pants. Suddenly, four or five tall men in ck suits came into her sight and surrounded her. At that time, the vast field was emptyShe was the only one who stood in the middle, and the passengers around were pulling their suitcases while avoiding the whole lot of them. She was shocked. What was going on? The mafia? Came to pick someone up? Who was putting on airs like that? Instinctively, she looked back and quickly turned her body around with her suitcase. The next second, she saw the road ahead of her, but it was blocked by someone... Chapter 643 Chapter 643 ? Stunned, with a conditioned reflex, she turned around. Victoria ran to the other side at lightning speed, but the road ahead was blocked again. She turned again in another direction and almost ran head-on onto the man. "Miss As, Master Trevor has been waiting for you for a long time!" A thunderbolt struck over her head. The color in her face faded instantly, and she suddenly looked up, her eyeballs almost popped out. Who? Master Trevor? Was it Trevor? Out of the corner of her eye, she nced at the men in ck in front of her. It was as if a group of crows flew in front of her eyes, "It''s over! The people in front of her were not all there to catch her, were they?" It had been almost a month, and he still hadn''t given up? She was doomed! Biting her lips, she felt a chill down her spine. With the sh of an idea, she covered her stomach and groaned, "Ouch, my stomach hurts. I want to go to the toilet. Get out of the way, get out..." Turning around, she wanted to run in the other direction. She didn''t even care about her suitcase anymore. She hit her head on the gap between the two bodyguards and could not rush out. She pushed him hard, getting a little annoyed. "Ah! My tummy hurts. I need to go to the bathroom. Didn''t you hear me?" The two men were like wooden pirs, with their hands behind their backs. They did not touch her, nor did they move. Then, Holger took a step forward and said with a smile, "Miss As, Master Trevor ordered that no matter where you go, we have to follow you and serve you! I am Holger, Master Trevor''s assistant!" He waved his hand. One bodyguard took over her baggage, and the other took her purse. Holger went forward and said. "I''ll apany you to the bathroom!" "What?" She screamed. She couldn''t believe it, but when she thought about it, she didn''t believe that he would dare follow her in. She immediately said, "Then hurry up! I''m going sh*t in my pants!" She deliberately said it in a vulgar and loud voice. At that time, there was a heated discussion around her. Unexpectedly, Holger remained calm and indicated with his eyes to the bodyguards to orderly surround her in the middle while they moved her to the bathroom with a great aura. Such amotion even caused congestion in the entire hall. Arge crowd was watching the fun. Looking around, Victoria was so embarrassed she wanted to bang against a wall. With a nce, one could tell that those tall and mighty men had received professional training, which was quite scary. Even the surrounding audience had also blocked the road! How could she run away? Right then, she was going to die a terrible death! The main thing was, why didn''t the security guards and waiters at the airport care about her? They even pretended not to see what she was going through! She was disconste! Along the way, her brain was half fried, "I don''t know if there''re any windows in the restroom of the airport? Is there a back door?" In the past, she had never paid attention to it. At that moment, she prayed in her heart. She was thinking that she could escape that disaster! Was it useful for her to ask for help? Suddenly, an idea came to her. The only person she thought of was Alicia! Now, except for Frederick, no one would be of any use! As soon as she felt her phone, without moving, the next second, a man''s big hand came over and quickly snatched away her credentials, ticket, and phone from her hand. "Miss As, I''ll keep it for you for the time being!" "Hey! This is my personal stuff. Is something wrong with you? Give it back to me! This is robbery!" She shouted at the top of her lungs. The men around her did not move at all, and the people outside were still pointing at them as if they wereughing! She was furious that she was about to explode. She didn''t want to be looked at, so she shouted out twice and could only stop. At this point, Holger said. "Miss As, Master Trevor said that you''re mischievous, so he sent more people to pick you up. Not only at the airport but also outside the airport! Thus, please cooperate with us, don''t try to y any of your tricks! Today, we must sou back! Otherwise, we all with you!" to die As he spoke, Holger pointed to the restroom by his side, "We''re here. You can go in now!" Stomping her foot hard, Victoria turned around, and behind her, the annoying voice sounded again. "By the way, Miss As, Master Trevor ordered that we must go back in an hour and a half. The ne waste and you are wasting time, so there are only fifty-five minutes left, and it''ll take forty-five minutes even if there isn''t any traffic jam. Hence, you only have ten minutes! If you don''te out, don''t me me for not being polite!" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Turning around, Victoria''s enraged gaze could already kill people, "If I don''te out, what would you do?" "Master Trevor ordered me to bring you back! Whether I tie you up, carry you, knock you out, or drag you... it doesn''t matter!" Lowering his head, Holger dared not say that he was ordered not to have Victoria get hurt at all! Content belongs to UMSN?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content. She was so angry that her mouth was going to twist. She turned around and walked to the bathroom. At the door, she turned back and red at him. "You''ll listen to whatever he says? If he wants you to die, you''ll die as well? D*mn it! B*stard! B*stard!" Didn''t he know that kidnapping someone was illegal? After entering the bathroom, she first turned around. There was only a small window with no iron railings, and only a three-year-old child could fit through. She closed the door and sat down, scratching her hair in annoyance, "What should I do now? If Trevor catches me, I''m sure I will be a dead duck! Once we''re out of the airport, I won''t stand a chance!" "Ugh..." She hid for nearly a month, so did she suffer for nothing? It didn''t work at all? If she had known that earlier, she would rather stay abroad and apany her mother! God, God, whenever there was a problem, there would always be a way to solve it. But there was no way out for her! In the bathroom, after whining for a long time, she inadvertently lifted her gaze. She thought of the ceiling in a TV series. She looked up and observed it again, her mind plotting a way out. Could she run away? After looking around, she only felt dizzy! Getting up, she could only give uppletely. She couldn''t run, and there was nowhere to hide. She tugged the wide clothes on her body and suddenly had a sh of an idea. The corner of her mouth lifted into a smile. That was right! If she could find someone to change into her clothes, then she''d be able to get out of there easily! She opened the door in a hurry and was about to look for a target. When she looked up, she saw several women staring at her. She walked out and chose one. As soon as she told her her n, she heard the woman shouting. "She''s out! She wants to change her clothes and run away?" Victoria was stunned, and before she could recover her senses, two men had already entered and directly carried her out. Then, several women also came out. "Sir, we kept a good eye on your sister..." Sister? Victoria looked up in astonishment. She saw Holger taking out banknotes and giving them five each, "Thank you!" After taking the money, they turned around. One of the older women advised Victoria earnestly. "Youngdy, your parents won''t harm you. You can''t abandon your parents who are sick because you don''t want to get married. Go back home with your brother. There''s nothing that can''t be solved..." Chapter 644 Chapter 644 What? Brother? Don''t want to get married? Victoria''s eyes widened, and the rage in her heart was about to explode, "He''s so despicable. It''s a waste of him not to write the script for a movie!" Gritting her teeth, she was about to scream and use them of kidnapping when a man''s voice interrupted her. "Miss As, Master Trevor has a bad temper. I''d advise you that it''s useless to struggle! Whether you go to the South Pole or the North Pole, if he really wants you back, it''s, in fact, just a matter of time..." His respectful tone was calm but obviously carried a hint of warning, indirectly reminding her that they knew her whereabouts like the back of their hands, and there was a hint of mockery in his words. His expression and tone directly indicated five words, which was ''You''re still young and inexperienced"! Listening to that, she was even more furious. In an instant, her red lips were pursed into a straight line. Taking a step forward, Holger said, "Miss As, please!" Invisibly, a powerful pressure charged towards her, and she felt suffocated. She turned around in a decadent way and stopped fighting against the beast, lowering her head obediently, but her big eyes looked around restlessly. When she arrived at the entrance of the airport, she looked straight at the opened door of a taxi and prepared for a hundred meters sprint, but the hat on her hoodie was grasped all of a sudden. A low voice rang in her ears again. "You''ve already stepped on the tiger''s tail. Are you still going to stomp it?" Looking back, she red at Holger and lifted her foot. Victoria stomped on his foot and said, "Sorry, I slipped!" A cold "Hmph" was uttered. She was not apologetic at all. She red at him, and his face shed with the slightest bit of emotions. He deserved it! She turned around. Although she didn''t have the chance to escape, she had the slight pleasure of getting her revenge! She cursed him in her heart. "Pig head! Blockhead! Why can''t he turn a blind eye? Won''t it be good for everyone? Urgh, I''m so annoyed. How could I meet such a person who gives me a headache? Why did he have to pay someone to keep an eye on me when I went to the toilet? How much money did Trevor give him to make him so loyal to him?" ncing at the ck figures surrounding her at the corner of her eyes, she let out a long sigh of frustration. Inclined to the side, looking at her who was in front of him, the corner of Holger''s lips unconsciously curled up a little.N?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content. Suddenly, a man in ck rushed over. "Mr. Crouch, there''s an ident on the road, and the car five hundred meters ahead blocked the traffic. I''m afraid we won''t be able to turn around in time..." "Can you walk?" The subordinate''s meaning was clear, but he could only look at Holger with eager eyes. He reported the incident but did not dare speak out frankly. After patrolling around for a while, Holger said, "Then let''s go over!" He motioned for his men to send all the luggage over, then said, "Miss As..." Victoria was initially unhappy, but now that he wanted her to go back with the same route she came, she did not cooperate with him. She turned around, snorted coldly, and covered her ears with her small hands. She didn''t want to move! Was she in a hurry? It would be better if she didn''t leave! Seeing that, Holger was speechless. He looked up at the sky and sighed three times with a bitter face. He really wanted to knock her out and carry her away! But she was a woman, a woman who was special to his master. He couldn''t beat nor scold her at all! After a while, he said, "Miss As, Master Trevor said that if you can''t go back within the given time, you''ll have to pay for the price!" Covering her ears, she turned in another direction and pretended not to hear it. "Pay what? It won''t get worse anyway. A minute''s dy is a minute''s dy, and maybe there will even be a turnaround." As she was thinking anxiously about how to deal with the situation, Holger muttered to himself again. "A month ago, Master Trevor invited Miss Hawk to dinner. She waste for three minutes and was unemployed for three months. Seven days ago, Miss ire promised Master Trevor a meal, but she was being too impulsive and left. The next day, she was transferred to East Banne is still being chased by usurers. Three days ago, he arranged a dinner with Miss Tiana Lawson. Miss Lawson was five minuteste. Since Master Trevor was in a good mood, he did not get angry for the sake of Mrs. Clements. Today, the stocks the Lawson family had bought dropped drastically. These two days, came a hard-to-serve sponsor. Five women were driven out. Master Trevor is in a bad mood..." The little hands on her ears slowly dropped. Victoria red at Holger angrily as if she wanted to cut him into pieces. However, her heart still pounded wildly out of control. That man was too cruel! She absolutely believed that he could do anything disgusting and shameless! Lifting her foot, she strode towards the walkway on the other side. With the corners of his mouth slightly upturned, he raised his hand, and several people followed behind her. She didn''t know if she was angry or anxious. She strode with big steps in anger. At an intersection, a car sped over, and a gust of wind blew. He subconsciously pulled her backwards. "Be careful!" "Oh my!" With a stagger, Victoria''s body was tilted, and her high heels were bent as well. There was a sharp pain in her ankle at that moment, "Mhm..." "What''s wrong?" Holding her to one side, Holger squatted down to check. Although Victoria wore short heels that day, her thin heels were stillpletely cracked, then the shoes didn''t fit her. Her ankle was twisted, and she was in so much pain that she grimaced. Feeling a headacheing on, he could only say, "I''ll help you up!" They had just taken two steps, and her walking pace gave him quite a headache. He saw the obvious inequity on her feet, and it was evident that the car in front of them had stopped for a long time as the security guards had alreadye to make way. Looking ahead, he said helplessly, "Miss As, sorry to offend you!" Then, he picked her up and ran forward at high speed. One could feel that Holger deliberately avoided touching her sensitive body parts. Victoria, who was not used to it at first, could sense his consideration from it He waspletely different from his master, who only knew how to take advantage of others. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Thinking quickly, her eyes rolled as she thought of a new scheme, "He''s such a gentleman. I don''t know if it''s by nature or he''s afraid of someone? Whether it is the former or thetter, it seems to be a good thing!" With a sh of an idea, a wicked smile appeared at the corner of her lips. Rushing to the side of the car in one breath, he had just put her down when her porcin- like hands, which were initially drooping naturally suddenly wrapped around his neck. With a rumble in his head, his gaze seemed to be frozen. He looked down and wasn''t able to respond for a long time. Behind him, except for the bodyguard who opened the door for him, everyone else had entered another car. Looking at the situation, the bodyguard who opened the door also turned around and escaped in a hurry. At that time, she smiled, narrowed her eyes, and deliberately clung onto him a little more tightly. "Holger..." Didn''t he want to be her brother? It would be for nought if she didn''t make use of him! Chapter 645 Chapter 645 Holger''s body trembled all of a sudden. He looked as if he had seen a ghost. In the next second, the smile in Victoria''s eyes deepened, "Let''s have a talk. Let me go, alright?" All of a sudden, he pushed away her hand. He was so shocked that he took three steps back, and his mind was obviously in a panic for a moment. "Miss As, please behave yourself!" With her hands crossed in front of her chest, her lips were smeared with cunningness, "Let me go! Otherwise, the first thing I''ll do when I go back is tell Trevor that you took advantage of me. You bullied me!" He scoffed and almost spat out a mouthful of blood on the spot. Unconsciously, his body tensed, and he leaned back a little. What a troublemaker! No wonder Master Trevor reminded him to be careful of her tricks! "What about it? I''m begging you, let me go! Holger?" "Just take it that I owe you a favor, alright? If I go back, Master Trevor will definitely peel off my skin! Just consider it as being kind for once. In the future, I will do anything you ask me to do. Even if I can''t fulfil your wishes, I still have a good friend whose hunsband is Mr. Clements. He will definitely be of help!" Raising his hand, Holger let out two dry coughs and unconsciously shuddered a few times. "Miss As, you''d better save it! Your honey trap and the schemes don''t work for me! Master Trevor knows me well! Today, I must take you back! Whether you''re alive or dead!" What? Her eyes were wide open, and she was appalled, "What the f*ck! F*ck you! F*ck you! You won''t even let go of a dead body?" She still cherished her life very much! It was too unjust for her, such a beauty, to die! "Miss As, get in the car! Or I''ll offend you more than just..." A cold look zed over her. This time, she shivered unconsciously and turned around, getting in the car obediently. The door slowly closed. She fiddled with her fingers as she suddenly realized that even herst resort was blocked. The car started driving slowly, and at least three ck cars meandered along the road! She was like a bird trapped in a cage. Along the way, Victoria pouted and stared outside the window. Halfway, the car stopped. Holger went down once, and when he came back, he was holding a shoebox in his hand. When he handed it over, Victoria was obviously stunned for a moment. The print of the box was the same brand as the one on her feet. It was a size 6, which was exactly her size. Taking it over in embarrassment, she was very touched, "Thank you!"Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. When she opened it, she saw a pair of small shoes with the same little heel and ck leather. She could vaguely feel that he was not a bad person. She changed her shoes and poked his shoulder through the seat. When Holger turned his head around, she lowered her voice. "Can you make a deal with me? Just let me go!" She held her hands clenched into fists, and she even blinked pitifully, "Please..." He cast a sidelong nce at her. A group of crows flew past Holger''s eyes. Along the way, she kept talking to herself, poking and begging him. She almost tried pouring her thoughts out and used all the words she could think of. In the passenger''s seat, he did not move an inch, but the corner of his lips could not help twitching. "To rescue one person from death is better than to build a seven-storied altar for God. Mr. Crouch, Holger, Good Holger, Kind Holger..." Victoria, grasping onto herst hope, lowered her voice as she tightly clung onto the back of the chair and begged piteously. Finally, Holger turned sideways, and her eyes began to shine with bright light. As the old saying went, God would not let those who persevered down! Finally, there was a response! Just as she was very excited, a wet towel was thrown onto her expectations, "Miss As, we''re here!" What? It was as if someone had hit her in the head. She slipped down from the car seat. If it wasn''t for the back of the car seat in front of her, she would have fallen on seat at the moment. They... They''d arrived? A buzz rang in her head. She shifted her gaze and saw that the car had slowly turned and entered a European mansion. Before she coulde back to her senses, the door of the car was already opened, "Miss As, please!" Looking at Holger, who stretched out his hand, she caught a trace of a smile in his eyes. Victoria''s eyes almost popped out from all the glowering. She was reluctant to do so, but her little feet still fell to the ground. The weight of her whole body was hanging on her head, like a sunflower that had been Beaten; she was sullen. Taking over her luggage, Holger led the way in the front, paying attention to her movements from the corner of his eyes without him knowing. Victoria was already here, and her secret calctions hadpletelye to an end. Along the way, her heart continued sinking as she had already prepared for the worst. Passing by a cobblestone path, she was in a trance and tilted her feet. At that moment, a big palm held her. "Be careful!" Before she could react, he had withdrawn his hand, and the gate was in front of them. He slowed down his pace and said. "Don''t be afraid. Master Trevor isn''t as bad as you think... Sometimes the weak and soft can ovee the tough and harsh!" He didn''t know if she could understand what he meant, but heforted her with a faint smile. In fact, Trevor did not have much patience for women, but he treated Victoria differently. On that day, it was already incredible for him to use force on her. It was unprecedented for him to look for, her, wait for her, and pay attention to her whereabouts! Of course, Holger also understood the reason why she was so special towards him! However, at that moment, he was a little uncertain whether Trevor really treated the lovely and mischievous beauty in front of him just because she was quite unique. Was he teaching her a lesson? Suddenly, Victoria''s heart seemed to be at ease, and she calmed down a lot, "Soft? What did he mean? Does he want me to be gentle towards Trevor? To show her weakness?" Turning around, the two of them did not say anything else and continued to move forward. When they entered the vi, Trevor was making a phone call, with a coat and a briefcase in his hand, as if he had juste in as well. Standing there, Victoria peeped at the back of the majestic figure and held her breath. Unconsciously, she fiddled with her fingers again. For no reason her heart was once again thumping until it almost reached her throat. Content belongs to "Alright, of course! Well, as we said, see you tomorrow!" After Trevor hung up the phone, Holger pulled the suitcase aside and said, "Master Trevor, Miss As is back! If there''s nothing else, I''ll go back first!" Putting down her cell phone and identity card, Holger unconsciously nced at Victoria before he turned around. "Alright." Putting down the things in his hand, Trevor turned around and walked over. He looked around with hiszy gaze before his eyes fell on her. "You''ve had fun and forgotten your way back? I assume you''ve had a great time!" She unconsciously shrank her shoulders, pursed her lips, and drooped her little head... Chapter 646 Chapter 646 ? He looked at her travel-worn face, slightly messy hair, and her clothes which were a little crooked. She was wrapped in wide clothes. She looked thin and seemed to have lost a lot of weight, seeming gaunt and pitiable. It seemed that she had suffered a lot when she was alone in the outside world! Raising his hand, Trevor stroked her hair and said, "Are you hungry? What would you like to eat?" She thought that he would definitely fly into a rage and would not spare her. She could not believe her ears. She looked up and even nced sideways at him. "Aren''t you hungry?" "Steak, barbeque pork ribs, sd, and... fish!" Seeing her click her tongue like a small beggar, he couldn''t help curling up his lips and said, "Well! Go take a shower and change your clothes. You can eat once youe down!" As soon as he raised his hand, two servants came over. One took her upstairs while the other was ordered to cook and ask her what food she preferred in detail. As she turned around, she still couldn''t believe what she was going through. She turned her head thrice with every step she took. She was slightly tired from her long journey and didn''t care much, so she followed the servant upstairs. After entering the bedroom, she looked around and found that the big room had a clean atmosphere. It presented a simple European modern style in a clean and elegant grey hue. The decoration was perfectly integrated. People at first nce would know it was a man''s room and there was no stic smell at all. She didn''t expect a yboy''s room to be designed so elegantly. At that time, her suitcase was ced aside, and a servant had brought brand new toiletries over, "Miss, this was just sent in today. Master Trevor ordered me to prepare it for you! May I help you put it in the bathroom?" "Alright, thank you!" Subsequently, the servants brought in new bathrobes and bath towels. Since she was already there, she might as well take things as they came! She could not stand the strange smell of her body, so she sent the servants out. Victoria took her clothes from the suitcase and entered the bathroom. After taking afortable bath, she felt much more energetic. When she came out, it was already dark. After changing her clothes, she went downstairs. Just as she walked onto the stairs, there came a rustling voice. She poked her head out and saw Trevor on the phone again. When she turned around and was about to avoid him, a clear voice sounded. "Well, book a flight at ten o''clock at night! Alright, the rest is up to you..." It was a night flight. Was he going on a business trip? There was a burst of delight in her heart, and she slowly took two steps back. Only when she clearly heard his footsteps did she restrain her expression and slowly continued going downstairs. After replying to the message, Trevor looked up. He found there was azy figure in loose exercise clothing. The loose pink jacket was apanied by dark pants. The wide clothes covered her slender body. Her long hair was messy, which made her look particrly petite. Her fair skin was wless, her delicate face had no makeup on, and her nose and cheeks were all reddish. She in a daze looked lovely as if she had just woken up. As he breathed, a faint fragrance of a woman lingered in the air. Trevor carried her down the stairs. At first, she wanted to push him away, but when she remembered that he was going out to take the ne at nine o''clock at night, she endured it and thought, "It''s only for two hours!" She shouldn''t make him angry! He could feel her weighing a few pounds lighter when he carried her in his arms. Seeing her being so obedient, Trevor was in a good mood. He gently patted her waist and then took off the suit jacket on his body to put it on her. "Why didn''t you wear more clothes when you came down? What if you catch a cold?" A burst of warmth surged, and she was in disbelief. What? She had only been away for a few days, but he seemed to be a different person? Wasn''t he going to settle scores with her when he caught her back? Out of the corner of her eye, she squinted at him, and her thoughts began to run wild again. Could it be that he was trying to get her hopes high before throwing her back down? At that moment, a servant came out, "Master Trevor, the meal is ready!" "Alright, let''s go!" After tiding up Victoria''s clothes, Trevor pulled her into his embrace and pushed her to the dining room. The fragrance of food wafted through the air. She instantly forgot about her uneasy thoughts. She e shoved his clothes down and ced them on a chair by the side before na sitting down. She thought it might be a little impolite before she stood up again. "Hahaha..." Trevor said with augh, "Take a seat! Suit yourself!" At home, he was usually alone. He rarely came back to eat and did not care about those dining rules. With someone there to apany him, he suddenly felt warmth in his heart. Picking up the cutleries, she blinked her big eyes, "I miss the dishes in my hometown too much! No matter how good foreign countries are, I always think that my mothend is the best!" A dish of steaming food was put on the table. Trevor directly pushed it to her front and urged, "Eat!" Turning around, he said to the maid by his side, "Go and lower the temperature of the air conditioner!" Subsequently, his cell phone rang and he replied to a message before picking up his fork and giving her a rib Barbeque ribs, try it! Just make yourself at home, don''t be so polite." After that, his gaze returned to his phone. Victoria had thought that she should pay attention to her image and etiquette at first, but when she saw that he was busy, he might not be free for some time, so she dug in without a care. As he replied to the messages, he caught sight of the gluttonous figure beside him out of the corner of his eye, and a smile appeared on Trevor''s face. Another dish of food was served, and she subconsciously pushed the food beside her. Seeing that almost all the dishes had turned cold, she suddenly empathized with him, for he was too busy to eat. She couldn''t help but ask. "It''s getting cold! You should eat first!" He paused for a second, and the next second, he hung up on his phone, "Alright!" When she had almost finished eating, she slowly ate while holding a cup in her hand, waiting for him. At the same time, he saw her considerate actions, and there were some fluctuations of emotion in his heart. They had a quiet meal. It was a long-awaited reencounter. They actually had a rare sense of peace. After dinner, the two of them went back to their rooms. Trevor answered a few calls and went out to do something else. In the bedroom, she, who had eaten and drunk to one''s heart''s content, began to feel restless and could not sit still either. What should she do? Did she have to stay there that night? When he walked to the door, he saw that she was like a cat on a hot tin roof. She spun in circles and paced to and fro. He approached her, slowly hugged her from behind and closed his eyes, smelling the fragrance on her body. Her body copsed, and the blood all over her body seemed to freeze in an instant. "What? Now you are scared?" He whispered and smiled. He walked around her and sat down by the bed. Aplicated look shed by in his eyes, "Now, how about we settle our issues?"Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. Chapter 647 Chapter 647 She was indeed really clever. She pretended to bepliant with him, but she actually set him up and ran away? If she hadn''t returned by herself, he would really have had a headache as he didn''t know how he should find her. Over the past few days, his heart felt empty. He had no motivation to do anything at all! However, ever since he heard that she had booked a flight back and even boarded the ne, he was energized once again. He wasn''t bored anymore even when he was attending business receptions. Lowering her head, Victoria bit her lips tightly, regretful to the core. If she had known that he would not let her go, no matter how painful it was in foreign countries, she would have endured it for a few more days. Or she should havended in a different city! Oh my god, she was really out of her mind! However, when she reflected upon it, she put herself through a mess and f*cked up her life just for that man. She even turned down a lot of business offers. She suddenly felt that her decision was understandable. Slowly, she lifted her head and said, "I''m just going out to take a walk..." That was right! She didn''t owe him anything. Why should she be afraid of him? As she thought about it, she subconsciously straightened her back a little, "I want to go home!" "Is this the answer you want to give me?" He looked at her coldly. There was an obvious displease and contemtion in Trevor''s eyes, as well as a few other emotions that Victoria couldn''t see through. Since she was already at a dead end, Victoria gritted her teeth and threw caution to the wind. "Yes! I don''t like you, and I have nothing to ask of you. No matter what you do, I still won''t agree to your conditions!" After shouting without a pause, Victoria clenched her fists tightly but unconsciously shrank her neck. Trevor only looked at her with a serious look in his eyes for two seconds. There were no other emotions he was showing other than solemness. After a while, some unfathomable words came out of his mouth. "Is that so?" All in a sudden, Victoria did not quite believe her ears and eyes, but she nodded constantly and subconsciously! "Who''s the person that you like?" Trevor''s voice was surprisingly calm, but Victoria was alert with her hair standing on end, "Why are you asking this?" "I need to know who beat me. Then, I can let you go in peace!" The unexpected words made Victoria''s heart sank inexplicably. Suddenly, she felt a little ufortable. Did it mean that he was going to give up? She sensed that his reaction was not the same as before. It was as if it was an illusion to her. She quickly shook her head, but she stayed cautious. "Don''t you... already know?" Apart from Anthony, she didn''t have any other past rtionships. Her first love was ruined because of him! Thinking of that, Victoria had an indescribable feeling in her heart. In fact, her rtionship with Trevor was much more intimate than the one she had with Anthony. Subconsciously, her eyebrows were tinged with mncholy that couldn''t be dismissed. After staring at her for a few seconds, Trevor suddenly stood up. Acting like a mouse who saw a cat, Victoria turned around and took a few steps back. Her pupils dted. Trevor suddenly spoke after that. "You can leave!" "Eh?" With a scream of excitement, Victoria was dumbfounded. She pointed to the door for a long time and said slowly, "Can I really leave now?" "That''s right!" As he turned to one side, Trevor''s body was surrounded by a cloudy aura. Feeling the loneliness and coldness emanating from him, Victoria suddenly felt a little sorry for him. She really wanted to ask what had happened to him, so she opened her mouth, but when she was about to speak, she swallowed her words back. Then, she quickly put on her coat, wrapped herself in it, and pulled the leather box out as if there was a beast chasing after her. She trotted all the way and rushed to the gate in one breath, then only did she breathe a sigh of relief, but she couldn''t help halting for a few seconds. Did she really manage to escape? Did he really let her go? Victoria was supposed to be ecstatic, but it felt like a feverish dream. She wasn''t as happy as she had imagined. Instead, her mind was upied by the depressive figure who had finally released her! Why did he seem to be very hurt and pitiful? "What am I thinking about?" She gave herself a hard knock on the head and was shocked by the intrusive thought she had in her mind, "This is too terrifying! Why pity a bully like him?" She shook her body, which was full of goosebumps, then she came back to her senses. Victoria suddenly realized that the high-end residential area where she was at was a little far from the main road. There were no cars on the wide street. She exhaled as she held the handle of the suitcase, could not help stomping her foot. "You''re in the dumps! You still have the heart to sympathize with others. You''re better off pitying yourself!" After looking around for a while, she took out her cell phone. F*ck? Where''s this ce? Should she ride a taxi or ask someone toe pick her up? Should she call Alicia or Anthony? Victoria looked at her cell phone, trying to locate where she was at, as she looked at the quiet road. Victoria felt depressed, It didn''t matter who the person was. Leaving this tiger''s den was the best n. While pondering, she pulled her suitcase and randomly chose a direction to head in. She was in a dilemma as she fixed her gaze on Anthony''s number. Before she could call Anthony, a sudden honk came from behind her. There was a dazzling light that came obliquely With the honking of a car in the blink of an eye, a ck car had slowly stopped beside her, and aExclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org. middle-aged man got out of it. "Miss As, Master Trevor asked me to see you off..." Mr. Duff? Victoria grabbed tightly onto her suitcase and quickly waved her hand, saying, "No, there''s no need! I''ve already called a taxi!" What was the meaning of that? Did he want to take her back again? The corners of his mouth twitched slightly, and the meticulous man said respectfully. "Miss As, this is an upscale residential area that upies hectares ofnd. No unregistered vehicles are allowed to enter! Master Trevor has ordered that you must be sent home safely. Please give me a chance to do so!" The man''s attitude was casual, but his words and requests showed slight persistence. After the confrontation, Victoria did not know why, but she eventually gave up, "Then... Thank you! I''m sorry to trouble you!" "It''s alright!" After that, the man took her suitcase. He opened the car door for her before putting the suitcase in the back of the car. Seeing that the car reached a junction and turned around, Victoria couldn''t help but stuck out her tongue. Phew, did she really go in the wrong direction? She held her breath until the car turned to a familiar street. She breathed a sigh of relief, but another feeling of confusion arose in her heart. Why was he so considerate? What happened to him, for him to change into such a different person? When she arrived at her house and finallyy down on the familiar big bed, Victoria was still in a trance and could not believe what she had seen. Her heart was pounding restlessly. She raised her hand and pinched her cheek. Ouch! It was true! She was too tired. After opening and closing her eyes for several times, tossing and turning, she fell asleep. That night, Victoria had a strange dream. In the dream, she was followed by a big tiger. When she ran, it ran. When she walked, it followed. If she stopped, it would stop, too. It crouched at her feet like a cat. When she wanted to gently stroke it, the tiger suddenly sprung up and opened its mouth to pounce on her... Chapter 648 Chapter 648 ? "Ah..." With a loud scream, Victoria suddenly sat up, only to find that there was cold sweat on her back. When she turned her head, she was shocked to realize that the sky was already bright. There was sunshine seeping through the curtains from the outside. It was just a dream! "D*mn!" She patted her chest andy back downzily. How could she have such a strange dream? She pulled the stuffed doll beside her and casually punched it twice. It must be all that hooligan''s fault. As soon as she came back, he threatened her, and she was almost scared to death! Rubbing her stomach, she turned over and waited for a few seconds before she got up and drew the curtains open. After taking a shower and as she came out, she only felt that the sun was endlessly beautiful! In the world, there were some things that couldn''t be reced. Any gorgeous ce couldn''t bepared to one''s home! After packing up, Victoria went to the studio. Although she had only left for a short period of time, a lot of trivial matters had piled up at the office. In the next few days, Victoria was really busy. During that period, she kept in touch with Anthony, but when he asked about her whereabouts, she did not tell him that she wasing back. She wanted to give him a surprise, and they could properly talk about their future at the same time. That day, she finally finished her work. Victoria inquired about Anthony''s schedule and knew that he was in Casterwich City. There was a small dinner party that night, so she might go to him to give him a surprise. After nning everything, she got up and made a cup of coffee. Seeing that it was not five o''clock yet and there was still some time before she needed to leave at nine o''clock, she picked up her cell phone and checked Facebook. Then, she browsed the news. Suddenly, a set of old Christmas photos came into view. It arosed a lot of Victoria''s thoughts all of a sudden, and her fingers stopped scrolling unknowingly. Christmas was over! That year''s Christmas, she fleeted to a foreign country! What she initially wanted and what Anthony wanted to give her was a romance in winter! She was scrolling through unconsciously, feeling a little disappointed and regretful. Even if she was there, it would not be as romantic! Nothing would be the same as before! However, such a scene would be absolutely breathtaking! It turned out that it was snowing heavily in Korea during Christmas that year! It was a romantic scene full of lovers around. As she scrolled through, Victoria felt a little envious. From the first to thest photo, regardless if they were whites, yellows, or cks, everyone seemed so harmonious in the snowy day! As she inadvertently looked down, a photo of a beautiful couple holding hands suddenly came into her sight. Victoria was instantly stunned. Why did that photo feel familiar? Her gaze fell on the sign of the Korean restaurant behind. The picture of a familiar night suddenly sprung into her mind. In an instant, a thought shed through her mind, "It''s him? Trevor?" Who was that woman from Korea? She recalled that he went to Korea thest time when he ran away from her house. If she was right, he was seeing a woman there! The image of his gentle smile thest time still lingered in her mind. Victoria''s eyebrows unconsciously knotted, and the impression of the lonesome figure intertwined with his smile. It seemed that that woman was who he really cared about! Victoria unconsciously shook her head, returned to her seat, and took a sip of coffee. She frowned and thought, "How can a man do this? How can he treat a woman like this?" With a burst of agitation, Victoria''s movement while putting down the coffee cup was obviously more violent than usual. A few drops of coffee sshed out and fell on her cell phone. She pulled a tissue and was about to wipe off the coffee. Not knowing where she had identally touched, a few pictures popped out. Her gaze inadvertently lowered and froze again. That person... The photo was taken in a buzzing za, and it looked like a festival. The sky was also covered with snowkes. The small park on one side was packed with people, and there were many kids. However, Victoria''s eyes fell on the two figures next to a pile of artificial snowmen. Her mind became more dismayed. Why did that squatting silhouette look like Anthony? Was he with another woman? As she scrolled up and found the date, Victoria was even more unnerved. Was it that year''s Christmas? Rubbing the area between her eyebrows, she fixed her eyes on the photo again. What was going on? Was she hallucinating? Why did it feel like it was him? Getting up, Victoria walked around the house twice. She also applied eyedrops to her eyes, turned back to the news again, and specifically went to look for the report about the snowy scene on Christmas. The more she looked at the photos, the more absent-minded she got. In one of the photo, this man looked like Trevor, and in the other photo, that man looked like Anthony. Did these two men who pestered her all had side chicks? In the end, she only felt as if she was sick! On the table, after picking out a rose, she plucked the petals dully and unconsciously muttered in her heart, "Yes, no, yes..." The sky was getting dark, but in the office, her trash can was filled with rose petals! She felt a stuffy feeling in her chest.N?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content. In the end, she got up, drew a human shape with the pencil and crossed it out multiple times! After venting her frustrations for a white, she remembered something. She picked up her cell phone and called her mother. She wanted to chat with her mother at first, but when the phone was connected, she heard a strangely tired voice. "Rhea..." "Mom, what''s wrong with you? Are you not feeling well? Has anything happened?" Victoria asked in a heart- wrenching voice. They had only not contacted each other for a few days, but her mother''s voice sounded so heavy. Why did she sound so tired? "Nothing! It''s just your father. He didn''t want to listen to me and got so stubborn, ended up getting gastritis. They gave him IV drips for a few days, and I just returned home!" "Mom, what''s the matter? Are you okay? Why didn''t you call me! I''ll book a ticket over to visit you!" Victoria was anxious. On the other end of the phone, Veronica continued to speak. "There''s no need. There''s no need! I have just been discharged from the hospital. It''s alright! Don''t worry about us! Don''te over. He had this problem for a long time now don''t you know that? Don''te back all the way and trouble yourself. If we have the time, we''ll go back to visit you..." "Mom, what''s actually going on? He was alright, so what suddenly upset him so much that got him ill?" Thest time she went there, it was only a matter of a month. Her parents were in good spirits and looked much younger! Why did they get sick after she had returned for just a few days? The crucial point was that after she came back, she also made phone calls to them. They talked in a rxing manner thest time, but that time it was obviously heavy. Vaguely, Victoria could feel something was off, as if something serious had happened! "What can make your father angry? Apart from you, his baby girl, the only thing he loves is hockey!" "What?" Could it be that they had lost the game again? No way! Besides, wasn''t her mother the one his father loved the most? As for herself, she assumed that she coulde in at the third ce for his father. It would be lucky enough if she wasn''t being treated as an adopted child! Chapter 649 Chapter 649 ? With a sudden thought, Victoria said, "Didn''t dad just take over a club with thergest ice hockey rink and the best yers? What else is he dissatisfied with?" Could it be that those were all fake? Did dad miscalcte and lose money? "Don''t mention it! That''s why your dad got angry! We talked everything over, and the initial contract was signed! We don''t know what happened. We were being updated that a mysterious customer has bought the club a few days ago and paid for it in one lump sum! He even paid us 30 million dors for the penalty for breach of agreement on the spot! Your dad was almost dying from anger! We looked around for so long, ended up we had been doing work for others'' benefits, and we don''t even know who bought it. When he got angry, his blood pressure rose, and he got a heartburn! I''m so angry with this old man that I''m going to die! We migrated for the sake of field hockey, but now that everything turned out this way..." After a series of mutterings, Veronica''s words were full of concern. "When you chat with your dad, don''t bring this up! You know very well that that is his biggest hobby! He gave it up for his career in the past. Now that he''s semi- retired, it''s what he focus and spend time on! Right now, he''s actually at it again, and he is even not eating or resting properly because of it! He''s still thinking about that club!" "Rhea, we only have you, our baby girl. When he gets over his addiction, you should have a boyfriend by then and get married. When you settle down, your dad and I will still be by your side! Your dad is saving up for your dowry so that you won''t be taken advantage of in the future! As a girl, you must be careful when you''re outside. Don''t overwork!" "Mom, I''ll be fine!" Being a little emotional, Victoria hung up reluctantly after saying some intimate words. She felt even more ufortable in her heart and could vaguely sense that something was wrong. While still at a loss, a sudden sound drifted in. "Sir, you can''t break in. You mustn''t enter!" "Sir, please let me notify your arrival first. This is a private residence, Designer As..." The door was suddenly pushed open. As Victoria stood up, she saw her assistant almost staggering in after Trevor, "Miss As, this gentleman... I couldn''t stop him!" "It''s alright. I''ll take care of it! You can go back to work!" Victoria walked out and gave Trevor a sidelong nce. She sent her assistant out of the door and gave her a few instructions. As soon as she returned to the room, she saw Trevor sitting boldly on the sofa. He was not being polite at all, acting as if he were the owner of the house, and putting a fruit from the table into his mouth. Unable to help herself, Victoria rolled her eyes and said, " Master Trevor, you''vee. What can I do for you?" It was strange. He had not provoked her for a long time. Why did he suddenlye to her again? Thinking that he was already willing to let her go, it was likely that he would not go to her for no reason. Trying to mind her own business and not cause unnecessary troubles, Victoria''s attitude remained very polite. "What would you like to drink? Coffee? Tea?" Getting up, Trevor walked towards her with a smile, and he gently put his palm around her waist. His squinted eyes revealed a hint of dangerous viciousness. "I haven''t seen you for a few days, and it seems that you''re in a good mood, and even your attitude is different." He lowered his body closer to her and muttered in a low voice as he pulled her, "That''s upsetting!" Was she really so happy when she left him? It was as if she was a fish in water. She chuckled. Victoria raised her hand to push him away, but she didn''t dare have too much of a reaction and resistance, "You have so many beautiful girls around you! Aren''t you ttering me too much, Master Trevor?" If he really was upset, it would be an insult to the countless girls around him! It was either because she had lost her temper or she had gotten too good atforting herself, even though she used to want him dead, she only wished that they could let each other go at that time. Perhaps, in her bones, she was just a heartless person! Trevor stared at her, and he only felt that the beautiful girl was getting more and more charming. He unconsciously lowered his head and asked, "Baby, are you jealous?" The moment he lowered his head, Victoria nimbly turned sideways and broke free from him, "Drink some tea! They can calm you down!" What the hell would she be jealous of? It would be a waste of her energy! Turning around, Victoria went to the bar and tookout a tea box that she kept for herself. As soon as she poured out some tea leaves, she felt a warm sensation on her back, and a pair of big palms were wrapped around her waist. Unconsciously, her gaze lowered. The next moment, a hot breath was blown on her neck. "Let''s have dinner together tonight?" The question was obviously in the tone of amand. Turning around, Victoria pushed him away again, "Sorry, I have an appointment tonight. Next time, Master Trevor can make an appointment in advance!" Vaguely, a bad feeling arose in her heart. Why had he regressed back to the way that he was before? As soon as the thought came to her mind, he once again held her waist and pulled her into his arms. That time, shepletely fell into embrace and was being turned around to face him. His voice was not the slightest apologetic. "Then, just turn it down!" The closer he got to her, the more restless his hands were getting. Victoria finally couldn''t stand it anymore. She raised her hand and hit him, "Trevor..." What was that pervert trying to do again? Annoyed, she lifted her leg and was about to kick him. Before she could do it, he grabbed her and pinned her down on the shelf. His breath got even closer to her. "I have the final say!" He caressed her smooth and fair cheeks, and with lightning speed, Trevor pressed his lips on hers, which was like a flower... Her breath was taken away, and she was shackled by him. Victoria was so fuming, but she couldn''t move at all. She wanted to swear at him, but it instead gave him the chance to plunder her mouth even more deeply!Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org. At the corner of the office, she was almost beingpletely ravished by him! After the storm had passed, her world was still spinning. She tugged her clothes, but she could still clearly feel the peculiarity of him. Her eyes were filled with confusion, and she was so shocked that she could not say a word for a long time. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org On the other side, Trevor was also feeling stiff all over and did not dare to move for a long time. After some time, his scorching gaze focused on her. "Let''s have dinner together tonight?" The low and deep voice was hoarse and filled with emotions, and it also revealed a hint of warning. Obviously, she could tell that it was an extremely dangerous indication that was different from before. Finally, Victoriapromised and nodded. After all, having a meal was better than being taken advantage of by him there! If she stayed any longer, with only the two of them there, something would definitely happen. Holding her tiny face, stroking her shiny hair and brushing her nose, Trevor couldn''t help pecking her twice on her lips. He wanted her real bad! A strong breath gushed out. Trevor stayed put for a long time, but he managed to control himself and let her go bit by bit! Trevor''s sudden visit disrupted Victoria''s initial n. She tidied up. In the end, she just let him hold her hands while they walked out of thepany... Chapter 650 Chapter 650 The car drove slowly and stopped in front of a hotel. As her mind was disrupted, Victoria did not look carefully and was led into the hotel by him. When she arrived at the door of the private room inside, only then did Victoriae back to her senses. It turned out that the restaurant Trevor had brought her to was actually a Japanese restaurant. The private rooms in the back hall were all decorated in a Japanese style. There were bamboo designed sliding doors and cushion seats. After she changed into the slippers and entered the room, Victoria was still depressed. Why did he bring her there for Japanese cuisine? Why Japanese food? She hated it the most! However, with the waiter in front of her, bowing deeply, Victoria did not make a scene. Watching the two left the room, she was about to protest when a gentle male voice was sounded, "The Japanese hotpot here is very authentic and famous. I took you here to have a taste!" Hotpot! Hearing that, Victoria felt that she could make an exception that time, so she swallowed back the words that were about to blurt out of her mouth. He helped her hang her coat diligently and then took her to be seated, but she still couldn''t help muttering. "It''s so troublesome just to have a meal! Why are we eating this type of food?" Japanese food was always not her cup of tea for she thought it was cold and smelly. To eat it during winter was even more unbearable, especially in such a ce where she even had to sit cross-legged on the floor. It was extremely ufortable! She really didn''t understand what they were thinking. Did they have to do yoga while eating? The corner of his lips was slightly curled up, but Trevor didn''t say anything. Soon, the exquisite Japanese dishes were served one after another. The distinctive tasting soup, seafood, snacks, and salmon were extraordinary. It wasn''t as disgusting as she had expected. Seeing that the food was piping hot, Victoria no longer stood against it. She sat obediently and watched as Trevor fiddled with the food. When he started eating, she followed along. At first, she only picked up a few vegetables and stuffed them into her mouth. The taste was still eptable, so she continued. After a while, she started to gobble them up. "Not bad! Why are you treating me to dinner all of a sudden?" "What do you want from me?" She kept having the feeling that his visit was abrupt. She rxed and became a chatterbox. He dipped a piece of raw fish fillet into the wasabi and brought it to her mouth. "It''s nothing. Can''t I have dinner with you?" He was not that kind of person! Pouting in displease, Victoria rolled her eyes at him. She covered her mouth and turned her head away, "I will not eat a pile of parasites! Stay away from me. The wasabi will make me sneeze!" Trevor thought that it was the most special part, but after listening to what she had said, he lost his appetite and threw it directly into the trashcan. Then, he put the remaining raw fish fillets into his hotpot. During the meal, they chatted from time to time. When they put down their cutleries, Victoria was surprised to find that she would be full when eating with him. She was indeed a gluttonous foodie! She couldn''t resist delicious food at all! She looked around, and there was a satisfied smile in her eyes. Then, she picked up the cup and drank some warm water, suddenly feeling her stomach bulging. In front of him, perhaps because she did not like him, Victoria was rtively rxed. She did not care whether her behavior would disgust him or not. She felt ufortable from her stomach curling up when sitting on the floor, so she stood up and walked a few steps as she rubbed on her belly. Her gaze fell on the hanging painting on the wall. On one side of the characteristic ornaments of the wine cab, she looked at them with appreciation and raised her finger to point to the roof. "It''s really full of Japanese charm! It''ll be even more so if there''s a ghost doll hanging..." "Pfft," Trevor almost choked to death. The image of sticking tongues and ferocious-looking fangs appeared in his mind. He shook his head and obviously did not agree with her. "Ahem, ahem. Ghost doll? Hanging such a thing in a restaurant? Aren''t you afraid that customers won''te the next time? You''re indeed a designer. Your mind is made different from others!" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "No! I''m talking about another kind of doll..." She was unhappy that her idea was doubted. She became anxious, and with her hands and feet waving through the air, she said. "I mean the Ikkyu-san doll. Have you ever seen it? The one which is hung on trees. It''s very famous in Japan!" Trevorughed and was amused by her cute antics, "Sweetheart, that''s called Teruterubbzu!" Did she say ghost doll? Only she could think of that! As they were talking, there was a slight knock on the door. Then a waiter slowly came in and said, "Master Trevor..." First, he bowed respectfully and then walked towards Trevor, whispering a few words in his ear. From afar, Victoria tilted her head and squinted at the two of them. Why were they being so secretive? It was only a meal. How many times had they been whispering to each other? "I get it! You may leave now!" Waving his hand, Trevor also took a few banknotes from his pocket to him.N?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content. "Thank you, Master Trevor!" Immediately after, the waiter politely went out. Before leaving, he nced at Victoria. Victoria slowly returned to her seat as she came back to her senses. "What were you talking about?" Why did the waiter have a strange look in his eyes? Why was he looking at her? "Do you want to know?" Victoria nodded her head in a solemn manner. As he raised his hand, Trevor signaled with his finger, telling her to get closer. Victoria got up slowly and leaned over: The next second, her cheeks suddenly turned hot as he kissed her. She withdrew quickly, and with a plop, Victoria squatted on the ground. A burst ofughter came when she wiped her cheeks. However, she was angry. She got up and said furiously. "Liar! I''m going to the restroom!" Before Trevor could react, she had already opened the sliding door and said while wearing her shoes, "Excuse me, how can I get to the bathroom?" The waiter looked up and saw Trevor nodding his head. Then he said, "Miss, this way, please..." Walking along the long and narrow corridor, Victoria didn''t know how long she had walked before she heard the waiter say, "Turn right!" "Alright, thank you!" Finally seeing the sign, Victoria hurried over. When she came out again and went to the intersection of the aisle, she was a little confused. She looked around and found there were three corridors which looked the same leading to different directions. She didn''t remember which direction she came from. After examining different directions from the spot she was standing, she still couldn''t tell the difference. She then realized that all the doors along each aisle were all closed. There were names on the doors, but she didn''t know the name and the number of the room she was in! After grabbing a waiter, she could only try her luck, "Hello, do you know which private room was booked by Trevor, Master Trevor?" "Miss, if you''ve made an appointment in advance, you can go to the front desk to check it out! If you directly entered the hotel, then we can''t confirm it. You can go to the front desk!" After that, the waiter left, but Victoria became even more confused! Chapter 651 Chapter 651 ? It seemed like they walked directly in! Who would''ve known why he brought her there to eat food she didn''t like! The rooms were all the same, which looked like a maze, and even the slippers in front of the doors were exactly the same! Victoria felt extremely irritated as she turned around! She reached out to her cell phone subconsciously, only to find that her pocket was empty. It was left on the table! How many turns did she take just then? It was all Trevor''s fault! She was absent-minded and didn''t notice! After turning two circles on the same spot, she had no choice but to check every room along the corridors one by one! There were only three corridors in total. She vaguely remembered that their room was the second room on the inner side of the corridor! That was right! At most, she had to inquire about all the private rooms on both sides of the corridor! Victoria chose one randomly and walked over. When she reached the ce, she looked up at the door and felt that it didn''t look like it. She moved closer to the door and tried to listen. She heard the noises of people eating and drinking in the room, and also the voices of two men who were having a conversation with a rough tone. So, she came to a conclusion in her heart that it would not be her room! When she turned to the other side, a child suddenly opened the door, which saved her from checking it. She turned around and went back to where she was before!Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org. After remembering the direction she was heading towards, she chose another path. The more she walked, the more familiar it felt. When she walked to the middle of the corridor, a waiter passed by her. He looked familiar to her, so she unconsciously stopped and turned back to look at him. Huh? Was that the one who just took her to the bathroom? All the waiters were dressed in the same way, and she couldn''t remember the man''s appearance. She sighed with annoyance. Victoria was just about to continue when the door suddenly opened. "Hey, wait, waiter..." Then, she saw a beautiful woman running out, "You got our order wrong!" Before Victoria came back to her senses, another familiar male voice was sounded, "Isabel, forget it. Just order one more. If we can''t finish it, we can just take it away as a midnight snack for you!" All of a sudden, Victoria looked up and saw Anthonying out of the room with a big smile on his face. They behaved casually in front of each other, and they seemed rather intimate. Their conversations and actions seemed to indicate that they were close to each other. Victoria blinked her eyes a few times, and found it unbelievable that the man, who had confessed his love to her that night before, was having a sweet date with another woman right then! All of her ns were being disrupted once again. Her hatred towards him had initially subsided, but when she saw them dating so grantly and ignorantly right in front of her, the bitterness in her sprouted crazily once again. Victoria was in despair, and she felt that her heart was being stabbed. Those pictures she was eager to bury and was unwilling to recall once again rushed to her mind, stirring up huge waves! Pain, stupidity, hatred, and regret were not enough to describe Victoria''splicated emotions during then. Looking at Anthony and the beautiful young woman in front of him, who was wearing branded clothing and emitting an intoxicating aura, Victoria''s heart broke into pieces. How could she throw away the most precious thing in her life for such a heartless man? How could she run away and hide herself for nearly a month for such a hypocritical man and actually started to believe in him? She had to live in a recurring nightmare, but he was still able to smile and date other women? He could date others, and he could cheat on her, but they had already gotten to such a point. So how could he still lie to her? Panic and baffled emotions shed through her eyes. Suddenly, Victoria could not figure out how selfish and horrible the man she knew actually was. At that moment, she suddenly stopped doubting what happened back then altogether. He surely could just give her up for his own interest! She was such a fool! A stupid fool! Just because he was kind and nice to others, as well as good to herself, she thought that she could entrust herself to him for a lifetime! That was right! He was indeed kind and nice to others, but it was a pity that she wasn''t an exception. He was kind to every woman! The despair in her eyes was obvious. The confidence and trust Victoria had just built up with great difficulty seemed to have been destroyed in an instant, and her brain was buzzing. Meanwhile, Anthony didn''t expect to bump into her at a Japanese restaurant she had never been before. He was also stunned and didn''t move for a long time. Isabe recognized Victoria with a nce because she looked familiar, but she didn''t say anything at that time. Then, the door of the next room slowly opened, and Trevor walked out calmly. His cold eyes swept across them as he called out in a deep voice, "Vicky..." All of a sudden, Victoria came to her senses. She withdrew her gaze and dragged her heavy footsteps forward. As she walked past them, she nced at them from the corner of her eyes and caught sight of the piles of delicious food on the table in their room. They sat close to each other, and there were gaudy roses on the other side! Her heart was smashed into pieces. She could neitherugh nor cry! When she was approaching the door of the room, Trevor reached out to hug her. ncing at them coldly, he then held Victoria in his arms and dragged her weak body into the room. He helped her sit down. Trevor knelt on one knee and poured her a ss of warm water! Trevor didn''t say a word even after they got out of the restaurant and entered the car! Victoria was in a trance, and she was devastated. She was feeling extremely hopeless! After sending her to the door, Trevor took her by the wrist and said, "I gave you time, and it''s already the limit. Victoria, our agreement has not ended!" As if she was struck by lightning, Victoria suddenly snapped back to reality and said instantly, "Is this is the real purpose you took me out for Japanese food tonight?" No wonder he invited her to dinner, did not inform her in advance and did not allow her to refuse. He didn''t even ask what she wanted to eat! He was so clear about her whereabouts, so he must have investigated her. He must''ve been well aware that she disliked raw food and did not enjoy Japanese food! Content Belongs to Yet, he took her to the Japanese restaurant that night, and the room was not far from Anthony''s room! If they wanted to go in and out of the hotel, they had to walk past the door of Anthony''s room! All of that was premeditated by him! He just wanted her to witness that scene! No wonder he was muttering to the waiter from time to time! It was no wonder that in the dining room, he asked her to drink more water. She went to the bathroom and inexplicably felt a little lost! Also, the wrong food was sent to Anthony''s room... He must be the one who had instructed them to do so! Trevor did not deny it. He did not answer either, but he continued. "As I said, I''ll get what I want by all means! Today, I just wanted you to see it with your own eyes. You can''t bear with it already? I heard that Mr. As likes sports and field hockey. If he loses all the qualifications to participate in..." What would happen to him? "Trevor, you''re so despicable! Did you steal my father''s contracted club?" The question was said in an affirmative tone. Victoria''s eyes were zing with anger, but she suddenly realized something. No wonder when she came back after she ran off, he wasn''t mad at her or even looked into the matter. Instead, he even just let her go! No wonder during that period of time, he stopped harassing and pestering her. Apparently, all his attentions had been diverted on other matters! That d*mn guy! "As long as it can catch the mouse, it is a good cat! I only look at the results. I never cared about the process!" Chapter 652 Chapter 652 ? She was infuriated and was engulfed with so much rage that she jumped on the spot, "Trevor, you''re a bad guy! A bad guy! Do you know that my father is sick because of you?" She screamed madly and swung her small fist at him with a crackle! Trevor grabbed her hand and pulled her hard, holding her in his arms. He opened his mouth, but his voice got colder. "You should know by now that I''m not a good person!" His rough fingertips brushed her cheek, and he lowered his head. However, his low and soft voice turned even frightening. "This is just a little warning for not listening to me! If it wasn''t for the rtionship between our families, do you think that it would be this simple?" Trevor suddenly held her chin forcefully, "Don''t challenge my patience! You''ve really crossed the line!" He had never thought and did so much for a woman! However, no woman had ever captivated him that much that it was driving him crazy! He looked at her with cold eyes. Trevor attributed all that to her beauty! He was sure that he was a normal man, and it was normal for him to have a crush on her! He also believed that as soon as he was satisfied, he could dispose of her! He didn''t think that women were essential to his life, and they were dispensable to him. Of course, he preferred to have them whenever he wanted! Suddenly, it was as if he had returned to the devil she knew. Victoria was panicked and confused! Ever since she met him, her life had been in a terrible state. Furthermore, she was getting more and more confused as to what was real and what wasn''t. Everything was a mess! Victoria''s hatred for man was instigated to its extrem by the two men who werepletely different from each other! Silence was another type of hidden explosive might! At that time, Trevor continued. "As long as there''s something that you care about, I have hundreds of ways to toy with you! I heard that you have a pretty cousin who has a good rtionship with you. She is a sophomore this year..." His words were like thest straw that broke the camel''s back. Victoria stared at him, and her gaze became darker in an instant. He was such a shameless b*stard! Did he want to destroy her home and her cousin as well? As their eyes met, she could clearly see the obsession in his eyes. She could feel the scorching heat from his body! She had no doubt that that lecher wanted her. She had felt it countless times that night! All kinds of chaotic images shed across her mind. Suddenly, Victoria was agitated and her intention to take a revenge was piqued. She had never been so mad about something. Since they had destroyed her, why should she bear all of that and suffer alone? If they wanted her to go to hell, she would not be going alone! All of a sudden, she calmed down, and her reasoning came back to her in no time! Trevor also felt that he might have pushed her to the limit. In fact, he bought her father''s club by using his personal connections and arge sum of money. It was not a loss to her father. He also heard about her father''s illness and even helped him with the aid of Cason. He knew that her father was just angry and there was nothing serious! Moreover, he wasn''t interested in the club at all. It was purely an investment, and he would certainly give it to her father in the future! However, Trevor didn''t say anything about it! As his mother was close to them, he would at least still be considerate about the matter! Unless he had no other choice, he wouldn''t do anything to her anymore! However, the more he couldn''t own her, the more obsessive he would get, just like the small mound in front of him. The more struggle he had getting over it, the more he wouldn''t lose his fighting spirit. His interest in her waspletely out of control as if he had been drugged! "Vicky..." He would give her three more days! As soon as Trevor was about to speak, Victoria suddenly interrupted, "Do your words still count? I have a condition!" "Of course!" He thought that she was defeated, but during the confrontation, Trevor saw rising mes in her eyes. At that moment, he was once again attracted by her beauty! Chapter 652 1 Wasn''t he just going after her beauty? Didn''t he want to own her? If so, she wanted him to give up on all other women just for her!Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org. He ruined the happiness of her entire life. So, she''d not let him marry the woman he loved for his life either! Even if he owned her, their rtionship would always be wed! No matter whether the marriage could be maintained or not, or how long it couldst, in the end, whoever reced her could only have what she''d once used and thrown away! He wouldn''t be able to take advantage of her! Chapter 652 2 It would at least be better than being held on the leash and being oppressed by him! ART.. Verify captcha to read the content 7127 Victoria''s gaze was fearless as she made up her mind! Verify Pondering, Trevor''s heart suddenly sank. It was because there was a rule in the Clements family! Being married was different from dating. Once they got married, although it was not that he could not get a divorce, it seemed that there was no precedent of divorce in the Clements family as of then! Once she was married into the family, if he wanted to divorce her, his grandmother and mother would be the first few people to disagree because of her identity. In the end, if things get messed up, he was afraid that he would find himself utterly isted by his family! Chapter 652 3 Marriage was not just an ordinary matter to him! "You win!" She was so clever that she could even make his heart waver. Thinking that he had given up, Victoria secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Then, you won''t pester me again in the future!" Before she could smirk, a passionate kiss suddenly fell onto her lips. She felt as if she was struck by the lightning before she could evene back to her senses. "Well get married in seven days!" What? Her thoughts were totally messed up. Victoria was stunned. Did that madman really agree to it just for his own interests? Motherf*cker! That time round, she had really ced her entire life on a bet! Chapter 653 Chapter 653 ? It was hard to tell whether she was happy or sad. Victoria was really dumbfounded! "I''ll do what you asked me to do! However..." Trevor propped her jaw and suddenly asserted more strength in his hands. "As my woman, you can''t have any ambiguous rtionship with any man! Neither on the surface nor in your heart! Don''t let me see such a sad expression on your face again!" She was unhappy! Victoria pursed her lips and couldn''t help rolling her eyes, "Why don''t you find a robot? If you ask it to go east, it''ll absolutely dare not go west..." She was not a puppet! She could do anything she wanted! Trevor''s gaze darkened. Victoria quickly lowered her eyes and said obediently. "I heard it!" Then she rolled her eyes and sneaked a look at him, "If you can do it, I won''t break the rules either!" She was going to drag him down to hell with her! How could he die without her witnessing it?All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. Trevor was delighted by her cute reaction. He lowered his head and secretly kissed her on the lips. "I''m looking forward to the surprise you would bring me, my dear wife!" He pinched her little face. Although he felt that she was ying tricks and scheming against him, Trevor didn''t have the time to see through that at that moment. Instead, he was eagerly looking forward to it. "It''ste. Go up!" She tirely went back home and closed the door. Victoria leaned against the door and did not move for a long time. She didn''t expect him to be well disciplined after he had promised that. She thought he was waiting to pounce on her in eager! The room was dark and quiet. During winter, there was a faint coldness that went straight into the bottom of her heart. She was bewildered before she slowly returned to her room. As soon as she took off her coat, a familiar cell phone ringtone sounded all of a sudden. It was Anthony. In an instant, it felt as if her heart was stabbed by a knife. Victoria threw the cell phone on the bed without picking up or hanging up! The sound of music rose, but Victoria was down in the dumps. In the past six months, her life was like a roller coaster! She had been so excited that she thought she was about to get married and start a new life, but a disaster had suddenly urred. When she was finally able to make her way out, get a grip on herself and even to start to calm down, her fate suddenly changed... She was going to get married soon, but she didn''t feel happy or excited at all! Seven dayster, just seven dayster! It was such an important matter, but she couldn''t even inform her parents. Perhaps, none of her rtives and friends would even know about it! She didn''t know how long this marriage couldst. After all, it was just a contract. How could she tell her parents about it? If her parents found out, whether they agreed or not, things would definitely be even moreplicated! Moreover, based on the current situation, he didn''t fear the elders at all! He had his connections everywhere. If her parents found out, it would only bring more griefs to them! She paced back and forth in her house. Victoria was also confused about her future. Suddenly, thendline rang a few times, and it automatically went to voice mail. On the other end of the phone came Anthony''s anxious voice. "Kimmy, when did youe back? Why didn''t you tell me?" "Don''t get me wrong. Isabel and I... Isabe, we''re just having a meal together. It''s not what you think it is. Kimmy, I have my own difficulties! There''s something wrong with my family business. Mr. Patrick is helping us with the loan. I treat her as my younger sister, and she''s helping me!" "Kimmy, I''ll wait for you outside Green Lux Garden! The door is closed, so I can''t get in! Give me a chance to exin myself, alright?" "I''ll be waiting for you!" "Sorry, something happened to my family! I''ll go home first! I''ll exin it to you another day!" "Kimmy, don''t be angry. Don''t misunderstand me. I''m sorry! It''s really not what you think it is!" "... Give me some time. I''ll exin it to you clearly!" "I''m hanging up. Good night!" More than half an hourter, the noises could be heard intermittently. Victoria even heard the horn of a car, but she only smiled in mockery. Tears were welling up in her eyes, and before they could drop, they dissipated. She pulled out her pyjamas and went into the bathroom. On the other side, Trevor drove his car and stopped at an open space. He took out a cigarette box, and his mind was nk. Why did he agree? Chapter 653 1 He must lose his mind. 3663 Verify captcha to read the content 3663 Verify In an instant, Trevor''s mind was filled with regret, but itsted for only several seconds. Soon, the struggle shed away. It was not his style to go back on his words! Besides, that could be a turning point. Frederick''s words suddenly came into his mind. He put out his cigarette and started the car engine. If he had to choose a woman to marry in the future, she was undoubtedly the one he wanted the most! She had no expectations for that marriage at all. In the following two days, Victoria was as busy as usual. Trevor said that there was a deadline, and it was almost the end of the year, so she subconsciously reduced her workload. After work, she video called her mother. Knowing that everything was fine at home, she was relieved. She didn''t say anything about what had happened there after a long time. "Rhea, is there something on your mind?" In a trance, her mother was speaking to her, and she was suddenly brought back to her senses. She quickly shook her head with a smile, "No! I''m a little busy this year. I don''t know if I can spend the New Year with you... I''m thingking about it!" Chapter 653 2 After considering it, Victoria still did not say anything in the end. "Silly child! We''re not short of money. Why do you have to work so hard? Come over any time! If you really don''t have time, I''ll bring your father there! We''re not in a hurry, so we don''t mind. We can see each other at any time! Take care of yourself, alright?" Her mother''s voice sounded concerned, and Victoria felt sadder, "Well, Mom, you both also need to take good care of yourselves. Call me if you need anything..." Just as she hung up the phone reluctantly, her cell phone rang again. Chapter 654 Chapter 654 ? The call was from her good friend, Crystal ire. When Victoria heard her asking her to go to the bar to have a drink, she immediately agreed as she was also in low spirits.Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. "Alright! No problem. It''s rare for Miss Crystal toe back and to buy me a drink. How dare I not appreciate it? Is it the Heaven Star Clubhouse?" "I see! I won''t be wearing a cotton-padded jacket! I''d definitely be there with you!" Hanging up the phone, she rubbed her forehead and thought, "Well, I haven''t sung for a long time to rx!" Thinking that they were all good friends among the well-knowndies in the designing industry, if she really got married in the future, she would certainly not be able to go out and have fun that way. In the past, she did not like to go to parties or carnivals, but at that time, Victoria particrly wanted to vent her anger. Picking up the car keys, she went straight home. She wore a very morous red dress, slightly heavy makeup, and shinyrge earrings. Then, she took out a ck leather jacket she rarely wore and stepped into a pair of high boots with only silk stockings inside. She was wrapped in leather, so she didn''t feel cold at all. She picked a perfume and patted some of it on her wrist and her neck. She checked herself in the mirror and to make sure that she wouldn''t be looking out of the ce or too exposed, and then she took the shiny ck diamond jewelry handbag and headed out. In a private room of Heaven Star Clubhouse, several women were drinking and chatting with each other, and there were people singing and dancing on the stage. She initially thought that she was asked out toe and have fun. As Victoria sat down, it turned out that someone was going through a breakup. As a result, it also reminded her of many sad memories, and her mood got a lot worse. The music was deafening and noisy, but her mood didn''t change at all. After drinking a little red wine, she felt bored. At that time, a youngdy who had just finished ying games suddenly sat down between her and Crystal, "You two are really boring! Aren''t you just going through a breakup? Is our beautiful Crystal even short of pursuers?" "Victoria, you too! We don''t see you often. Why be down when you''re out there? This won''t do! Sigh, don''t just sit there. Call some handsome men toe in and have fun!" At that point, another long-haired beauty, who had just finished singing, joined in. "Ok! Ok! It''s really boring!" "I heard that there are three specialties in this nightclub. The Heavenly Coffee, Hell Ice Wine, and good-lookingdies and men here! Crystal, don''t think so much when you''re out! It''s rare for you toe back to Casterwich City. Just let those d*mn men go to hell!" Victoria nodded and said. "Yes! He is not a rare bird to begin with. We don''t need him! Be happy. Let''s go singing! Those coffees and wine, let''s order all of them..." She wasn''t gutsy enough to get some men in their room! She had been taken advantage of once, and she wasn''t keen to have anything to do with me anymore! At that time, a woman took out a cigarette box and handed a cigarette to her. Victoria just waved her hand at her. Although she needed to socialize in the circle, the rtionships with those people were mostly very surface. She was only close to Crystal. The others were people that she would only meet by chance, and she didn''t know them well. She never had a habit of smoking, and she would not make an exception. In fact,pared to that kind of parties, she preferred to be with her best friends in a cafe or a library. Holding Crystal''s hand, Victoria sang a few songs with her. Soon, a row of handsome men entered the room as summoned by a few of the women in the room. A few of the women started picking the men that they wanted, leaving only Victoria alone on her own. In order to not be on her own, Victoria called over a man who looked fair and bashful! Later, someone sent the Hell Ice Wine in. Victoria casually paid the bill using her cell phone as the bill happened to be ced right beside her. She nced at it and was utterly shocked. "Is a cocktail so expensive? It''s almost as expensive as a bottle of limited edition Lafite!" Were they robbing her of her money? Before she could finish her sentence, Elina Andrews, who was wearing a shiny short skirt, burst outughing. "Are you so ignorant? Hell Ice Wine is extraordinary! How should I describe it? Anyway, it''s very special, especially when it''s paired with the Heavenly Coffee. The feeling is gratifying. It''s really like being between heaven and hell. It''s so beautiful that it can''t be described using words! Hey, why is there only one?" The waiter got up and signed the bill. Then, he said, "Sorry, Miss. The Heavenly Coffee is short of stock for the time being! We might serve it to youter. Please wait for a moment!" Waving his hand, several people then started chatting and ying with each other again. As she wasn''t used to being in that kind of situation, Victoria gestured for the man to keep a distance from her. She then picked up the Hell Ice Wine and just chatted with him while she sipped on it. After just a sip, Victoria felt that the taste was terrible, and it seemed to be mixed with some low quality industrial materials that had a pungent taste. When she thought of the tens of thousands of dors that she had spent on it, she suddenly felt a pinch in her heart. Putting down the ss, she spoke to the fair-looking man next to her who was wearing a white shirt. "We have nothing to do. Tell me a story!" "Eh?" Apparently, he didn''t expect her to make such a request, and the boy was obviously overwhelmed. Victoria tilted her head and looked at him, "Is it really that difficult? Just tell me about your first love, your ssmates'' first love, or any gossip. Anything..." It was fine as long as he didn''t sit just there and stare at her like a girl! In fact, Victoria couldn''t quite understand. He was seven-foot-tai I man. Why couldn''t he get some other jobs instead? Why would he do that kind of work? Chapter 654 2 She really couldn''t enjoy it, and she did not understand why the other women would like to drink with such people while hugging each other. Anyway, she just couldn''t ept it! 9004 Verify captcha to read the content 9004 Verify While speaking. Victoria took up a ss of red wine instead and swirled it lightly. The man thought about it and began to tell some love stories. It felt like a buzz in her ear. Victoria gave him a sidelong nce. She had to admit that it was obvious why he was left out while the others were chosen. That topic was too boring! Even if he couldn''t make up a story, had no one ever told him any stories before? Even if it was just some elementary school kids being in love, their love stories also would not be limited to only taking a peek at each other every day! Content belongs to Tilting her head, she saw that his hands were shaking, and his face was red. She didn''t know whether he was nervous or shy, so Victoria just handed him a ss of drink. "Come on! Let''s have a drink!" Eraven up! How could he be like a coward? He took it over cautiously, smiled at her and said, "Miss, you''re really a good person..." He smiled and looked dazzling for a second, and Victoria was stunned for a split second. When she was about to say something, the door of the room was suddenly pushed open, and the lights suddenly lit up. "Pardon me. I''ll have to disturb for a while!" Victoria looked up and saw Holger standing at the door. Their eyes met, and both of them were stunned. At that time, several male escort workers all stood up, and a woman stood up as well. "Hey, who are you? How can you break into our room like this? Waiter, call your manager over! What''s going on?" Chapter 655 Chapter 655 ? Coming to her senses, Victoria suddenly had a bad feeling. She subconsciously turned her head away and tried to hide at the corner of the sofa. During then, someone at the side recognized Holger. She reached out to pull the woman''s arm and whispered in her ear, "Hey, he seems to be Master Trevor''s assistant..." "I don''t care who Master Trevor is..." The woman suddenly stopped talking. She turned to look at Holger with her eyes widened, "He looked a bit familiar! Master Trevor? Is he Trevor''s assistant? Immediately, the woman''s furious expression was reced by a bright smile that was stered on her face. She unconsciously reached out and tied up her clothes. After taking several big steps forward, Holger frowned and nced at her. He said, "Miss As, Master Trevor asked me to pick you up. Pleasee with me now!" While speaking, he looked at his watch and said, "It''s urgent!" Although he didn''t know what was going on, Trevor asked him to send her to his home, and he also sent a message, telling him not to ask any more questions, so he could only do as he was told! However, he didn''t expect himself to witness such scene when he found out where Victoria was ording to the location tracking system. Holger saw that she was dressed like a sl*t, and the room was filled with the smell of alcohol. There was even a man apanying her. Holger couldn''t help but clicked his tongue. That woman was too bold! She was going to get married, but she still darede out to get high? In an instant, everyone''s gaze was all focused on Victoria. On the other side, even Crystal screamed. "Wow, Victoria, is he your boyfriend?" In an instant, the other women also came over and said, "Victoria, introduce him to us!" "Yeah! Yeah! The more the merrier. Come with us, won''t you?" Victoria stood up in a daze, but she was too ashamed to show her face. Holger suddenly said, "Miss As, you should understand Master Trevor''s temper! Don''t waste time anymore..." The way that she behaved was basically adding fuel to the fire! His eyes narrowed, and Victoria immediately said. "I''m sorry, I have something to deal with, so I have to leave first. I''ll buy you guys drinks another day!" While speaking. Victoria hurriedly packed up her things, picked up her bag, left a stack of cash, and then rushed out of the room with Holger after exchanging a few words with Crystal. When she got in the car, she realized that her cell phone was muted. There were two missed calls, and they were both from Trevor! As she scrolled through her phone, she subconsciously stuck out her tongue. She must have identally pressed the mute button when she paid the bill. Plus the noise of the room, she didn''t pay attention to it. No wonder even Holger was sent there. It was alreadyte at night. What was the matter? At a red light, Victoria looked at Holger who was in front of her, "Well... Do you know why he''s looking for me?" Looking back at her, Holger could not hide the look of disgust on his face. Victoria caught sight of it. She lifted her hair, tidied up her clothes, and pursed her small mouth. What was wrong with his gaze? Was she bothering him when she came out to have fun? His master didn''t treat her in a pleasant manner, but why was he the same? Hmph! She didn''t care about his answer! She wouldn''t ask him anymore! Victoria returned her gaze on her cell phone and continued to scroll through it after turning her head away. It couldn''t get worse anyway. It didn''t matter if she knew about it or not! In fact, Holger was not sure about it as Trevor called him and hung up before he answered. There were only text messages that came afterwards! As he was thinking of how to answer her question, his cell phone rang. Then, he pressed the answer button. "Trevor..." "Well, I''ve picked her up! We''re on the way, but her dress is a little... I mean, do you want her to change her clothes before heading over?" From the corner of his eyes, he looked behind him. Holger felt that it was inappropriate for her to dress up that way when visiting the Clements'' manor! However, the voice on the other end of the phone was obviously a little anxious, and he was interrupted several times before he could finish speaking. As he heard that it didn''t matter and was only asked to hurry up, Holger immediately said, "Alright, we''ll be right there." That time, without waiting for Victoria to ask for it, Holger had already exined himself, "Master Trevor didn''t say anything. He only said that you should go there as soon as possible!" The car sped all the way and soon drove into a high-end mansion. Chapter 655 1 Chapter 655 2 Propping his forehead, Trevor felt a splitting headache. Verify captcha to read the content 9723 After pouring him a ss of drink, Aunt Amanda continued to persuade him. VerifyAll text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. "Trevor, I think Miss Sander is not bad. She''s well-educated and talented. She''s young too. Did the two of you not have a pleasant conversation earlier? Think about it!" "Look at Frederick, the most worrisome person in our family is already married. You''re also talented. How can you fall behind others? Your father and I are getting old, and we have nothing to do. Can''t you give us a grandchild earlier so that we can help you take care of them?" "Trevor, don''tin that I''m rushing you! You know how fast the society develops now, and how serious pollution is! You can get all kinds of diseases! How can you not think about this sooner?'' "I have already asked around for you. They''re all young girls! I have already talked with them about their family condition and background. Is no one really your cup of tea?" "Miss Jackman is the prettiest girl of her school..." Seeing his mother''s eager look, Trevor sighed again and said, "Mom, I really have someone I like. And I''m ready to get married before New Year. It''s your..." the daughter of your best friend, the one whom you introduced me to! Once again, he tried to persuade her. Before he could finish his words, Aunt Amanda patted the sofa again. Chapter 655 3 Aunt Amanda mumbled, and Trevor looked miserable. At that time, the familiar sound of the car came from outside of the door. He got up and said. "She''s here!" Chapter 656 Chapter 656 ? "Is she here?" As he stood up, Aunt Amanda got up too and was obviously surprised. Was he not deceiving her this time? Did he really have a a girlfriend? Whose daughter was it who was so attractive? How could he be so sure about it without her even hearing about it beforehand? His speed was as quick as lightning! "Mom, let''s go! I''m not lying to you! She''s really a good person. If you''re in a hurry, why don''t you go out and have a look with me?" Nodding, Aunt Amanda said, "Let''s go! I''ll take a good look at her! You sly brat, I want to see if you''re still lying to me!" While they were talking. Trevor held his mother''s hand and walked out of the door. All the way to the strange mansion, Victoria was dazzled. She thought it was just another address of Trevor''s. Hence, she didn''t think much of it as she opened the door and walked down casually. As she turned around, the two of them walked down the stairs at that same moment. Their eyes met and the three of them were all shocked. Victoria did not expect that there would be another person there. Meanwhile, Trevor did not foresee Victoria''s way of dressing, and Amanda wasn''t expecting a woman dressed in such extravagant clothes! Holger, who had juste forward, was also dumbfounded when he saw the scene! Aunt Amanda spoke first. As soon as she raised her hand, she grabbed Trevor''s arm and rebuked him in a low voice. "Is this the woman you like? Are you trying to fool me with a youngdy you called from a bar? Are you trying to piss me off? I won''t allow such a woman to enter my house even if it means that you would have to be single your entire life!" She couldn''t stand the embarrassment! She was so angry that her face turned red, and she gestured wildly. Aunt Amanda waved her hands to drive her away while turning around to go inside. Victoria was also startled to hear that. She had never thought that she would be caught red-handed like that by the elderlies. It was very humiliating and she was ashamed. Subconsciously, she lowered her head. This was so embarrassing! After all, Aunt Amanda and her mother were best friends. She probably had a vague impression of her elegance! In her memory, Aunt Amanda was a very gentle and virtuous beautiful woman, and Trevor inherited most of her traits! Although she had someints about Trevor, she had no prejudice against the people of the Clements family. After all, her mother never spoke ill of them. Furthermore, the harmonious rtionship between her and Uncle Gary was quite renowned in the social circle. Of course, it was such a shame that their son, Trevor, was such a yboy! Fortunately, his achievements were worthy of praise, so they overlooked his ws! Subconsciously, she didn''t want to leave a bad impression on her! Suddenly, when he came back to his senses, Trevor stopped his mother and said, "Mom, don''t be angry! This is a misunderstanding! She is Victoria!" He exined. She stopped and looked up. Seeing Trevor nodding his head heavily, she turned back slowly and looked back. However, she still frowned. Was her Victoria? Due to the fact that they were still a little far away from each other and Victoria''s makeup, her style was obviously different from before. In a split second, Aunt Amanda, who had only seen her in photos before, really couldn''t recognize her. Then, Holger took a step forward and said, "Madam, Miss As was invited to a pre-wedding party of a business partner. As it was held in a nightclub, so..." Unexpectedly, he helped her out, and he also made a very reasonable excuse. It would sound unpleasant to go to that kind of ce, whether it was to vent emotions or to apany friends at a gathering. However, if it was an invitation from a business partner, the situation would bepletely different. It would be easier for people to ept it if there was business involved in it.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. Slightly tilting her head, Victoria looked at Holger gratefully. Holding onto his mother''s arm, Trevor also said, "Mom, Victoria is a designer who has her own studio. There was an exhibition that was held a few days ago, and it was very sessful!" He emphasized her career deliberately. In his heart, he didn''t want his mother to dislike her. When Aunt Amanda heard that it was Victoria, she felt better. After the two men exined it to her, her mood immediately improved. As for Victoria''s dressing, it was still rtively conservative and well-matched, although it was a bit fancy. Except for exposing a small part of her thigh and her makeup being a little thick, it was not really that revealing, and it still had its own style. Although she didn''t like this style, it was not iprehensible. Immediately, the expression on Aunt Amanda''s face became much better. "So it''s Vicki! When did you two get together?" After asking, she waved her hand. "It''s cold outside. Come in!" Although her tone was still a bit stiff, it was obvious that her attitude was more at ease. Victoria moved forward slowly and greeted her in a hushed tone after nervously toying with her handbag. "Hello, auntie..." Victoria did not know whether she should make it clear or not. She was little annoyed at her rashness and impulsiveness today. She subconsciously looked up at Trevor pleadingly. He leaned sideways and stood beside her. Trevor stopped her and held her waist. "Haha, don''t be nervous! Don''t you understand my mother? She likes you! It''s just that she was shocked by your mischievousness!" As heforted her, something urred to him. He raised his hand to remove the contact lenses from his eyes and threw them aside. "Mom, I have been together with Victoria for some time! I''ve been a little busy recently, and Victoria went abroad for a few days, so we didn''t have time toe over together. Hence, I haven''t told you about it! To be honest, we''re ready to get married!" Verify captcha to read the content 8253 Verify No words could be more convincing than the change of the colorr of his pupil. At that moment, Aunt Amanda wasn''t unable to conceal her happiness. "So that''s how it is. Good, good! Such great news, why didn''t you say it earlier? It just happened so soon. Not only did I misunderstand, but I also didn''t even prepare a gift for our first meeting. Do forgive me, Vicki!" Taking a step forward, Aunt Amanda took Victoria''s hand, and her attitude changed a lot. "Birds of different feathers don''t flock together! No one can be separated if they''re meant to be together it''s good that the two of you got together! Vicki,e on in! Me and your mother, we''ve been hoping that you guys can get married!" Content belongs to Behind her, Trevor and Holger were frowning. They looked at each other and shook their heads speechlessly. Then, he asked, "What''s going on?" Stepping forward, Holger paused for a moment. "Just now... Didn''t I exin it?" "What about it? Do I have to check it out myself?" Trevor asked. At the first nce, he just wanted to help her out! No matter what, on the surface, Holger was sophisticated. He was not a talkative person. Obviously, Victoria had left a good impression on him, which was out of Trevor''s expectation! Faking a smile, Holger said, "It''s nothing. Just some young and richdies who booked a room at a nightclub to have fun..." "Well, let''s go! Let''s go in and have a drink!" Instead of asking any more questions, Trevor seemed to have guessed what had been going on, so they turned around and entered the house. Chapter 657 Chapter 657 Ever since Trevor''s eye color changed and after she knew that it was Victoria, Aunt Amanda did not stop talking all night. The more she looked at her, the more she liked her. She dragged Victoria to a small sofa and began to inquire about how they got together and what their future ns were. Except for smiling apologetically, Victoria got so shy that she almost crawled underneath the sofa. The problem was that she couldn''t answer every question. Anyway, she couldn''t say that she was forced upon by Trevor and that their marriage was only a contract! Sitting obediently, Victoria had no choice but to nod at everything and make some vague remarks. She asked the servants to prepare a lot of snacks and desserts for her. Aunt Amanda was very attentive. "I remember Veronica told me that you like egg tarts. Come, it''s homemade, and it''s still hot. Try it!" "Thank you, auntie!" Taking them, Victoria was also very touched. After all, she had seen Aunt Amanda when she was a child, and her mother often talked about her. In her subconscious mind, she understood that she would live happily if she was Aunt Amanda''s daughter-inw! "We''re going to be a family in the future, so don''t be so polite! You can do whatever you like, our home is yours too! Also, what was it with Veronica? She called me a few days ago but didn''t mention anything. If I had known this, I wouldn''t have been in a hurry to arrange a blind date for Trevor. He troubled me and I also owed others so many favors! Trevor is indeed a very discreet person and doesn''t talk much about himself. If I didn''t force him, I don''t think he would even tell me!" Aunt Amanda looked at her with a smile and said, "Ah, Vicki, I remember your mother telling me that you had a lover and that you''re going to get married. What''s going on? You weren''t forced by Trevor to pretend and lie to me, were you?" After thinking about it, she felt that her assumption could be wrong. If that was really the case, why would her evil son take off his contact lenses on the spot? If he wore colored contact lenses, he probably didn''t want them to find out about it. Since he had taken off his contact lenses, she should be the one then! For a second, Aunt Amanda was also confused! Victoria unconsciously showed a trace of pain on her face, and she didn''t know where to start. She could only say slowly, "Auntie, don''t misunderstand this. It isn''t like that! It... is a bitplicated. My mother actually doesn''t know yet!" However, after that day, they would know it! Suddenly, Victoria''s gut was telling her something. That time, their fake rtionship was going to be real! In high spirits, Aunt Amanda said, "There''s no need to rush. Speak slowly. I have plenty of time!" Huh? Looking up, Victoria looked confused. What was she supposed to talk about? The two of them stared at each other. When Victoria was at a loss, Trevor came over again. "Mom, how long will you interrogate her for? It''s gettingte!" The guests had already left. Why hadn''t she ended the event yet? "If you ask any more questions, you''ll scare her away. I won''t be responsible for that." As they were talking, Trevor finally sat down on one side. Since Victoria arrived, Amanda had driven him away, and he''d been sidelined. "Ah? Look at the time!" Raising her eyes and looking at the surroundings, Aunt Amanda was obviously unsatisfied. "Then, let me ask you one more question. Are you really going to hold a wedding ceremony before the New Year?" A Clements was getting married. How could they rush it? They had not prepared anything yet! She didn''t want him to follow in Frederick''s footsteps. She didn''t want them to have a wedding ceremony only after the marriage, which would make things more troublesome. Aunt Amanda thought to herself. Thinking about it, she was still considering all kinds of etiquette, betrothal gifts, and the ceremony. If it wasn''t for that day''s blind date, Trevor wouldn''t have spilled the beans. Trevor didn''t n to hold an extravagant wedding. After all, Victoria wasn''t that demanding with regards to that, and he was also rather conservative when it came to his wedding. At this moment, it was as if he had a sword pointed at him. "Well, although the time is a little tight, we still want to make it before New Year. We can take a few days off during the annual holiday, and there will be no dy for the honeymoon! If you feel that it is not appropriate, we can..." They could also dy it! Anyway, after settling everything they needed for the past two days, he would take her to get the marriage certificate. There was not much difference either way! Upon hearing that, Aunt Amanda patted her thigh and immediately stood up. "Yes, of course! Why would it be inappropriate? The sooner the better. I''m so happy that I can''t even wait! You just need to prepare for the wedding. As for your inws, I can go and talk to them. There''s absolutely no problem!" Victoria unconsciously nced at Trevor, but she did not see any reaction on Trevor''s face. What did he mean? Did he really want to make the rtionship between them public? Was he not afraid of anything at all? Trevor smiled and answered without any objection, "Mom, I''ll send Vicky back home first!" "Ah? Back home? Why don''t you stay?" darted between the Her shrewd eyes two of them.Aunt Amanda vaguely felt that this was not his usual way of doing things! He often spent the night outside, and this was the first time he had brought a girl back to his home. However, why was he in such a hurry to send her back to her home? Content belongs to Getting up, Trevor picked up Victoria''s coat and said. "Vicky never spent a night outside! Thest time we had an incident, she hid overseas for more than a month and ignored me! Moreover, it''s ominous to be together before the marriage..." Knowing that she used the word "incident" to describe the rtionship between them, Trevor also followed suit and gave the exnation that his mother anted the most. Aunt Amanda''s impression of Victoria improved a little bit. On the contrary, Victoria felt ashamed when she heard his words. "Fine, fine! Do as you wish! Vicki, if Trevor bullies you, tell me, and I''ll help you punish him!" As she walked them to the door, Aunt Amanda couldn''t hide the joy on her face. "If you have time, you cane back for dinner together! Unfortunately, his father is busy, and Caroline is not here. You are about the same age, so you''ll have lots to chat about. Next time, I will introduce you to each other! Oh, she''d be so d!" Victoria nodded obediently. She held Aunt Amanda''s hand and said, "Okay! Aunt Amanda, please go inside quickly. It''s cold outside!" "Don''t drive too fast..." After seeing them getting into the car, Aunt Amanda finally went back in to the house. She couldn''t hold back her excitement and called her precious daughter first. Over at the other end, Victoria seemed to have fought a huge battle. Along the way, she didn''t even dare to breathe. The car drove all the way into the Green Lux Garden and the engine was turned off. After a long time, the two of them did not make a sound Victoria looked outside and then turned her eyes to Trevor. She had plenty of questions regarding their marriage, but she couldn''t broach the topic in the end. "I''m leaving..." Turning around, she was just about to get off the car, but he suddenly grabbed her wrist. She looked back, but the next second, she was pulled into his arms and flipped towards him. Then, a passionate kissnded on her lips.Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. Inside the dark car, Victoria felt dizzy. When she opened her eyes again, she saw Trevor acting like an unchained animal towards her. Hurriedly turning her head away, she pushed him away with all her might. "Wait, wait! Didn''t you say... it was ominous?" He wouldn''t mess around in the car, would he? They were in the housing area! With his arms around her neck, Trevor''s eyes were misty. His voice was hoarse, and his breathing was erratic. "You believe that bullsh*t?" Holding the back of her head, Trevor kissed her heavily on her lips. "Did you not pay attention to what I said?" Chapter 658 Chapter 658 ? What did he mean? Victoria''s mind was in a daze. Before she could react, another fierce kiss came to her. In an instant, she was trapped in the corner of the car, like a wind- beaten sapling. She knew that she wouldn''t be able to overpower him, and Victoria was helpless. She could only let him do what he wanted, and she felt utter remorse in her veins. Wasn''t she looking for trouble by wearing so little in the middle of the winter? As she expected, Trevor was enthralled by her. After a long time, he reluctantly stopped and said, "I really want to eat you up now!" He muttered to himself and reached out his hand to wipe away the stain on her lips. What a pity! That day wasn''t the right time! He liked to enjoy beautiful things slowly. He didn''t want it to be like the first time, which was just hasty and impulsive! Caressing her blushing cheek, Trevor slowly straightened and pulled her up. When he went back to his seat, he took out a cigarette and lit it. On the other side, Victoria quickly tidied up her clothes with a hint of surprise and confusion in her eyes. "Let''s get the marriage certificate tomorrow. It''ll be an auspicious day in 10 days!" As soon as he finished speaking, Trevor''s gaze fell on her once again. The fortune-teller actually told him that they were a match made in heaven! He didn''t know whether it was nonsense or a fact, but Trevor was still in a good mood whenever he thought about it! She came into his world unannounced, but he seemed to like it! Victoria pursed her lips and pulled at the cor of her clothes. She adjusted the hemline of her dress and did not say anything. It seemed that she had no right to speak! After looking at her for a long time, Trevor put out his cigarette and once again raised his hand to pinch her cheek. "You little vixen! If you dress up like this again, I''ll treat it as an invitation. Do you understand?" She had only changed into a new outfit, but it was enough to make her extremely seductive. She made his blood boil in pleasure, and it awakened his desire. That sort of feeling was extremely dangerous!All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. "Okay!" She would not take the risk in the future anymore! Her heart had not stopped pounding the entire night! "I have given you time to prepare yourself, and not for you to do things like these! In the future, if you dress up like this and go to a nightclub, I would be teaching you a good lesson!" He said warningly. He put his arms around Victoria''s neck and drew her closer. "I''ll make it impossible for you to get out of bed for half a year," Trevor said in a deep voice. Biting her lips, Victoria immediately cursed at him in his heart. What a man! Shouldn''t he be d that she didn''t loathe him for how filthy he was? He only knew how to bully others with his power! How could she be so unlucky? Why did she end up with someone who was bad atmunicating? It was a coincidence that she ran into him! Fortunately, God had mercy on her, as it was Holger who invited her today! Otherwise, she wouldn''t be able to imagine the consequences! Propping her head, Victoria felt that it was still necessary to keep herself safe. She didn''t wear much today, so she couldn''t talk back! Thus, she very obediently nodded her head. "Alright!" "Go upstairs! Wait for my call tomorrow!" Trevor said. The next day, the two went to get the marriage certificate. As they walked out, Trevor answered a phone call. Victoria did not let him send her off. As she watched the ck car disappear in front of her eyes, she confusingly looked at the skyline. Was she married? Had the life event in her life beenpleted in less than three minutes? It was ridiculous! The romance, proposal, and love that she had been obsessed with were all gone since she got married! After walking along the side of the road for some time, she sat down on a bench. Victoria was solemn. She wasn''t happy, but she wasn''t really sad either. The clearest part about it was the indescribable feeling of emptiness. Unsure of how long she had sat there, a phone call brought her back to her senses. It was from Veronica. At first, sheined about it, and then she turned to be happy for Victoria for a moment. Finally, she became sad. Chapter 658 1 "Hey, Rhea, you''re indeed meworthy. It''s such a huge thing, so why didn''t you tell us? When did you get together with Trevor? Didn''t you say that you had a boyfriend? How did that change so suddenly? Besides, you are even getting married right away. Did something happen between you two?" In an instant, Victoria felt a lump in her throat. Tears flowed down her face as she wept. Chapter 658 2 She moved the microphone andposed her emotions. Then, Victoria smiled faintly. "Mom, don''t worry! He... is very good to me! We will be happy!" Her grip strengthened a little as she was actually still unsure. However, she understood that no matter what happened, there was no turning back. She knew that this was the path she chose, and she would need to walk it even if the journey is painful! Moreover, with the prenuptial agreement in her hands, she was not going to regret! Didn''t they say that marriage was a gamble? She was not afraid of losing this bet! Her mother''s words were like warm currents that flowed through her heart. After hanging up the phone, she suddenly lost control of her tears that came streaming down her cheeks. Yes! God was fair! He had given her too much joy and happiness, so the ups and downs of her love life were justifiable! Suddenly thinking of Alicia, Victoria subconsciously smirked. This marriage, apart from being loveless, was perfect! Chapter 659 Chapter 659 Victoria and Alicia really were inseparable! Did they even marry into the same family and be sisters-inw? Compared to her, Alicia was much luckier! Perhaps one day in the future, she would be like her, and she would be able to find her own happiness! When Victoria was about to give her a call, her cell phone rang as if the caller was telepathic. "Vicki, is it true? Are you going to marry Trevor?" Her voice was obviously raised, and Victoria could not help giggling. "Yes! In the future, I''ll be calling you my cousin-inw!" As she teased Alicia, her soft voice could not hide her bitterness and self-deprecation. "Are we even friends? We are going to be a family, but I actually heard about it in the news? Forget about it! Let''s go out, I have a lot to tell you!" The two of them talked for a long time. When she stood up after the call, Victoria was calmer. The two of them met and went shopping. They sat in a cafe for half the afternoon. On that day, Victoria''s cell phone was ringing all the time. When she separated from Alicia, she was joyful but also sorrowful at the same time. When she got home, she knew that the news of their uing wedding had already been in the headlines of various newspapers. It was the most searched hashtag as well. Of course, the news also made up various versions of their love story. Some stories stated that they were childhood sweethearts and that it was love at first sight after many years of separation. Some people even said that the two of them had been secretly spending time together, and all of Trevor''s rumors were to protect the maiden that he loved so that she would not be harassed. As she turned the pages one by one, Victoria did not know whether tough or cry. These people''s imagination and ability to gossip made her see them in a new light! She was very tired. She fell asleep while she was tossing and turning in her bed as she read her own gossip! On the other side, after the annual meeting thatsted the whole day, Trevor returned to his office. He was also shocked by the missed calls and text messages on his cell phone. "Is the news true? Are you getting married?" "No way! Why is it so sudden? Trevor, is it fake news? You will rify it, won''t you?" "How can you get married at this time? You are still young! Not so early..." "Master Trevor, I really admire you! I love you! Can you not get married and give me a chance, please?] "I''m young! My family is rich! As long as you give me a chance, I don''t mind you being with another woman! It''s normal for a sessful man to have three or four wives!" "Master Trevor, why don''t we go to the spa together tonight?" Giana? Moana? Looking at the news, Trevor could guess what the two of them were thinking. Since when were these people entitled to voice their opinions regarding his marriage? Hence, he simply blocked both of them! Putting the cell phone aside, Trevor rubbed his temples. That was right! He was married! From that day onwards, he was no longer alone. He had a family then!All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. Family? When he thought of that, he felt a sudden warmth in his chest. Then, he turned on theputer next to him and logged in to his mailbox. Looking at the final designs sent out by the wedding dresspany, he chose a few of them which caught his attention. Then he opened the rmendation list sent by the jewelrypany. Suddenly, arge pink oval diamond ring in the shape of a tulip came into view. The diamond ring''s design was very simple. On the other side, some white diamonds in the shape of leaves were attached to that irregrly shaped pink diamond, like a budding tulip. It was crystal clear, and Trevor''s eyes lit up in an instant. Pink tulips! It was her favorite! He instinctively thought she would like it, so he immediately picked up his cell phone. Although she did not expect much from this marriage, it was a special day after all. When it came to the wedding Victoria was like a passenger in a car ride throughout the whole process. As for herself, she still made time for a pampering session in the beauty salon. Her cell phone began to ring from the moment she entered the door that day. She came out from the sauna and saw a lot of missed calls. Looking at the dying cell phone, Victoria felt like burning with anger. As soon as she walked to the charger, the familiar ringtone rang again. Victoria pressed the answer button and was a little annoyed. "What the f*ck do you want?" The call was from Anthony. His voice was anxious mixed with a fit of faint anger. "Kimmy, is it true? Are you going to marry Trevor? He''s a yboy!" "Have you thought it through? How can a marriage be handled like a child''s y? I''m on my way. Wait for me!" "Kimmy, he''s not a good person! I''m doing it for your own good!" Hearing his annoyed tone, Victoria suddenly felt assulted. "Are you done? I know what kind of man he is better than you. You don''t need to talk nonsense! It''s none of your business! Don''t call me again. I don''t want to hear your voice! Get out of my f*cking life!" Hanging up the phone, she couldn''t help but yelled, "Sh*t!" She waved her hands angrily and blocked his number. Irritated, she stamped her feet. Behind her, the waiter followed her, not even daring to breathe. For a long time, she cowered and did not dare to approach. As soon as Victoria turned around, she said in a daze, "Miss As, do you want... to drink some water first? To ease your anger?" Knowing that she had lost her temper, she forced a faint smile and said, "Okay! Thank you!" Turning around, the waiter prepared a cup of chrysanthemum tea, warm water, and lemonade for her. She rubbed her throbbing temples and chose the chrysanthemum tea. During then, the beautician next to her smiled and said, "Miss As, what kind of mask would you like this time? We have a new kind of snail mucin whitening mask which contains cogen and replenishing essence, and it will make your skin fairer and smoother! Do you want to try it?" Touching her face, Victoria said, "Next time, I guess! In case I will be getting an allergic reaction, just use the previous one for hydration!" Although it was not a wedding she was looking forward to, it was not appropriate for her to show up with a face full of pimples! "Okay! I''ll prepare it for you!" Later, another staff came with manicure photo albums. "Miss As, these are the albums for all the red color manicure designs you asked for. Take your time. These flowers patterned ones are thetest. They''re all the most well designed..." "Okay!" As she flipped through the albums, Victoria suddenly felt that every style fitted her, As she went through them, she was a little uncertain over what to pick. However, she suddenly remembered that the ce where Alicia got her manicure made nails with specialized perfumes there. Then, she closed the album. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "I still have some time. Let''s talk about it next time!" Then shey down, closed her eyes, and concentrated. First, she got a face massage, and they put on the mask for her after. As soon as she rxed, she suddenly heard a burst ofughter. "Master Trevor is about to get married. Who do you think is so foolish to marry him? Haha, do you think she knows that no woman of hissts for more than two months?" Chapter 660 Chapter 660 ? One of the women smiled, and her voice exuded thecency of someone who was enjoying a show. "When the timees, maybe even before people forgot about it, she would have be a woman who''s already abandoned by the rich family. Everyone will surely have sympathy for her!" "It''s said that Master Trevor never touched the same woman more than twice. Even if there''s a second time, something must''ve gone wrong the first time! I don''t know what kind of dirty trick she used on him to make him marry her! She really is something!" "Perhaps, it''s good karma? I heard that she is rich! For usmon folks, we are already lucky if Master Trevor would even look at us! However, during yesterday''s banquet, I heard Master Trevor calling a woman, and he was coaxing her on the phone! If I didn''t see it myself, I wouldn''t believe it! His voice was so gentle that I can''t even..." "Who was it? Do you know her? Could it be the girl that he is going to marry? Speaking of which, although Master Trevor is a yboy, he is still really generous to women. The actress only had an affair with him once, and she was already made the female lead actress who yed the viin in the big production. Her remuneration was tens of millions of dors. If it weren''t for her low poprity, she would be ying as the female lead actress for sure!" "Wow, I envy her so much. I came to thepany half a year earlier than she did! I don''t even get to y a major role until now! Also, I''m pretty sure that it''s not the girl that he''s going to marry. The woman on the phone should be in Korea, as I heard him asking about the weather in Seoul! He still cared so much about another woman right before his wedding. I''m guessing his wife will probably be gotten rid of within a month! His wife is either only for show or to be used to conceive his child. Don''t people always say that a wife is inferior to a mistress? Hehe, the women outside are the ones to be spoiled!" "So, do we still stand a chance? Tell me, what is Master Trevor''s type?" "Next time! Aren''t you in a rush for your scene? Hurry up and leave..." Listening to the conversation between the two people that gradually faded away, Victoria''s slightly calm mood was agitated again, and her eyebrows unconsciously furrowed. Korea! It was Korea again! Did he really keep a mistress there? If he had so many women around him, why wouldn''t he just let her go? Victoria unconsciously clenched her fists, and she was so mad that even her teeth ached. B*stard! He was a b*stard! How dare he cheat on her after he defiled her? If he dared let her be aughingstock within a month, she would let him have a taste of his own medicine! She would also look for a toy boy, or ten of them, even! That wasn''t right! It would still be her who would suffer in the end if she had one. Victoria was still angry, and the familiar ringtone rang again. She opened her eyes and pulled the mask off her face. "Are you done yet?" With a roar of rage, Victoria was about to explode. On the other end of the phone, Trevor was so shocked that he dropped the pen in his hand. "Why are you so angry? Who pissed you off?" As if a bucket of cold water was being poured onto her, Victoria came back to her senses and looked at her cell phone again. Only then did she realize that the unfamiliar number on the phone was from andline. She was in a bad mood and didn''t want to hear his voice. Taking a deep breath, she said coldly, "What''s the matter?" "Let''s have dinner together! I have something to discuss with you!" Recently, he had been very busy. In fact, he just wanted to see her, so he had already booked a table. Saying that he wanted to discuss something was just an excuse as he was afraid that she would refuse him! As he had expected, Victoria did pause for a moment. However, she still agreed in the end. "Got it. Send me the location!" As soon as he finished speaking, the dial tone followed. Looking at the cell phone, Trevor froze for a moment and thought to himself. "What''s wrong with her today?" After he sent the address over, Trevor took off the pen cap as he dialed another number, "Help me locate this ce!" On the other hand, she was originally in a good mood but it went downhill. She grabbed her hair in annoyance and her shoulders nted. She was not interested in anything anym She washed her face and signed the bill. However, she just sat on the sofa on the side for a long time, and the world in front of her shrouded in darkness. She walked out in a daze, and it was already past five o''clock. She obviously could just walk to the hotel, but she stood at the junction of the street as she watched the cars on the road bing more and more congested. Then, she felt the pedestrian walkway behind her gradually getting busier. The sky gradually darkened, and she came back to her senses. The light was still red on the opposite side. She then turned around, walked to a snack shop nearby, and stood in the line. "Miss, what do you want?" "Miss?" The waiter shouted several times before Victoria pointed at a bunch of candied hawthorns absentmindedly. She even forgot to pay. So, she turned around and took out her purse again. "I''m sorry..." Walking out, she was still a little dizzy. She went back to the crossroad, gnawed on the candied hawthorn, and began to daydream again. Chapter 660 2All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. As she bit the candied hawthorn, Victoria somehow felt as if she had just eaten a bitter gourd. She was stunned and stared into the emptiness. She pouted and said, "It''s not sweet at all!" She turned around and walked to the trash can on the other side. She threw the candied hawthorn into the trash can angrily, which still had two pieces left. "Haha. Haha..." Suddenly, she heard a low murmur ofughter from behind. Victoria looked back and saw that Trevor was already standing behind her. Why was he there? Trevor took a step forward. Seeing her nose and hands that turned red from the cold, he took off his gloves and pulled her hands to himself. He rubbed her hands gently and said, "Aren''t candied hawthorns supposed to be sour?" She onlyined about it not being sweet after finishing it. Ah, she was the only girl who could be so cute! Victoria abruptly pulled her hand back, and the strong bacsh force made her take a few steps back herself. She even almost tripped on herself. Out of the blue, Trevor''s brows furrowed as well, and their gazes were fixated on each other. Victoria looked away hurriedly, and his gaze turned grim. Chapter 660 3 Noticing her reaction, Trevor''s gaze shifted a few times. However, he did not ask anything. He just took her to the car on the other side. Along the way, Victoria was depressed, and she was just looking out of the window. While Trevor was driving, he was looking at her from the corner of his eye. He suddenly thought, "What''s going on? Why was her behavior so different just now? Ever since they reached an agreement, didn''t they get along with each other just fine?" Chapter 661 Chapter 661 ? Why did their rtionship suddenly be strained again? Could it be premarital anxiety? Trevor felt that her explosion of emotion that day was a little too sudden as if something had happened. He was unusually patient, and didn''t ask for an answer. Instead, he led her into the dining room and changed their seatings from the normal seats to an individual private room. Knowing that she liked hot and soft food, Trevor specially chose a hotel that specialized in making soup. At the dining table, she did not say anything the entire night. Instead, she poked at the papaya with the fork in front of her, and she was obviously unhappy. He picked up the pan-fried cod steak and ced it in her bowl. "How about you try it? It''s their specialty, codfish, and it tastes great!" He had just picked up the lemon sauce but before he could hand it over to her, the piece of fish was already squished by her. Then, just like before, she only ate a little and pushed it aside. After that, she picked up a small piece and put it into her mouth again. His hand stopped in mid-air. No matter how stupid he was, Trevor noticed that her anger was directed towards him! After putting back the small sauce te that was in his hand, Trevor looked at her directly and said, "What''s wrong? Are you angry at me? Is there anything dissatisfying about the wedding?" The wedding dress was from apany he had suggested, and she had chosen the style. Although the ring had not been delivered to them yet, his intuition told him that she would like it! He didn''t want to be too extravagant, but it was not his ce to intervene anymore then. The two families'' elders would be making the decisions. Did she have anything against the betrothal gifts? In fact, he didn''t ask about these details. The elders of the two families were rtively familiar with each other, so they had negotiated themselves. If they had any disagreement, his family would probably have called him. However, now they were all so busy, so everything was awfully peaceful. After thinking about it for a while, Trevor still hadn''t had a clue. She was satisfied with this wedding, but she was most dissatisfied with him! However, could he be reced? Her heart was in a mess, and she suddenly red at him. Victoria suddenly withdrew her gaze and violently picked up the fish with her fork and spoon. "No!" As soon as she picked it up, the fish meat fell onto the table. She dodged it subconsciously and wiped it with a tissue. Victoria became more and more annoyed and threw the fork on the table. What was wrong with her? She clearly knew that she shouldn''t be like this! s, she couldn''t control herself! She covered her face with annoyance and frustration before she got up. She just wanted to go to the bathroom to clear her head, but Trevor grabbed her wrist. Then, he dragged her over forcefully onto hisp. "What have I done to make you so frustrated? Isn''t it hard to keep it to yourself the whole night? If you have anything to say, just say it!" Trevor raised his hand and pinched her pouting mouth. He smiled and said," You''re grumpier than a cat, but you''re so petty!" Her worries were clearly written on her face, yet she still refused to talk about it! "Don''t tell me it''s my fault for giving you the cold shoulder recently?" Trevor was just saying it as a casual joke. When it was near the end of the year, he had to attend more annual meetings than ever! Moreover, if he wanted to get married and go on a honeymoon, he had to spare a lot of time so he needed to finish a lot of work in advance! Although it was said unintentionally, it was a serious matter to her. All of a sudden, his words hit Victoria''s heart like a hammer, which made her fail to resist him. That was right! Why should she be angry? If he could not control himself and was back to being a yboy like the old days, she would be freed earlier, wouldn''t she? With the agreement in hand, she should be happy! How could she be sulky? That was not her! She thought it over, and in the end, she attributed her anger to Anthony. She was so mad that she had lost her control! No matter what, she married him! Weren''t those young girls and mistresses hiding in the shadows envious of her? Wouldn''t she be stupid if she didn''t make use of this chance? Abandoned wife? That might only be happening in the future. Besides, there was nothing bad even if she was indeed abandoned. God was fair! Thus, before she got abandoned, she had to enjoy everything she had. She had to make those who wanted to take advantage of her pay for the price, and she would make it difficult for those who waited to see her blunder! Yes, that was a good idea! Chapter 661 1 She lowered her gaze. There was a hint of coquetry in her eyes, but she looked pitiful!N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content. Trevor''s heart throbbed, and he unconsciously put more strength into his hands. "I like you even as an old wife! You mustn''t take other people''s words to heart. I am gifting mansions and supporting them just to cultivate a cash cow! Without the profits from them, how can I feed my old wife? Now, are you happy?" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Thinking that she actually made a fuss about a rumor, Trevor''s heart was inexplicably filled with joy. Did this mean that she also cared about him a little bit? Looking up, there was a sh of surprise and astonishment in Victoria''s eyes. She hadn''t expected him to exin. Hooking her arms around his neck, she returned a charming smile, "Then go shopping with meter! Master Trevor buying out a shop''s stock will make headlines!" "Are you so easily satisfied? You little rascal!" Trevor pinched her nose, but he enjoyed her warm and tender body in his arms! Well, it was a good thing that she was so easily pleased. Wasn''t marriage supposed to be special? As their eyes met and as they were in the heat of the moment, the door of the room suddenly opened, "I''m sorry, I''m sorry..." In a panic, the waiter knocked over the delicate dessert in his hand. When he saw the cake on the ground, he squatted down. The waiter nearly burst into tears. All of a sudden, Victoria came to her senses, and she quickly jumped down and returned to her seat. He was in a good mood, so Trevor said, "Go and make another order!" The waiter was extremely relieved. He immediately bowed with gratitude and said, "Thank you, Master Trevor. I''ll go right away!" It meant that he didn''t need to pay for the spilled one when Master Trevor asked to make another order! He had nearly lost a month of his sry just because of the ruined dessert! Holding the fork, Trevor picked up some food for Victoria again. This time, she smiled. "This one looks good!" She picked up the fork and put the fattiest piece of meat into his bowl. Then, in order to prevent him from taking revenge, she took up her own te first and smiled gleefully at him. Finally, he saw a smile on her face, and the corners of Trevor''s mouth curled a little. After the joyful meal, Trevor held her as they walked out of the door. As soon as they left, he thought of something and stopped. "Wait for me. I forgot something!" Chapter 662 Chapter 662 ? As soon as Victoria turned sideways, Trevor had turned around and disappeared from the door. What was it? Why was he in such a hurry? She pulled the coat over her body and was contemting whether to go back in with him. When some people walked past her, she avoided them spontaneously. When she inadvertently lowered her head, a pair of small tassels on her stilettos came into view. In a good mood, she raised her foot and shook it to amuse herself. She appreciated it very much. It was so beautiful and cute! She still had an innocent side of hers. Victoria had an inexplicable fondness for these lovely decorations! After standing for a while and seeing that he hadn''te out yet, she bent over and retied the tassels into a butterfly knot. As soon as she was done with her shoes, a pair of ck leather shoes entered her sight. She immediately stood up. "You...?" Was he back? Anthony? Looking at the man''s face, Victoria''s smile instantly froze, and her mood hit rock bottom once again! With a grim expression, Victoria turned and walked to the other side. Anthony grabbed her wrist, and he was obviously still a little short of breath. "Kimmy!" "Don''t call me like that! I''m Victoria! The Kimmy you know is long dead!" Her bloody wound in her heart seemed to be torn open again. As she shook off his hands, Victoria suddenly felt a little angry. Subconsciously, she had already stridden away. Anthony chased after her. He looked tired, and the suit on his body was wrinkled. He said with a haggard face, "Kimmy, can we talk? Kimmy..." "I told you not to call me that!" Raising his hand to indicate his surrender, Anthony looked a little dispirited as he said, "Alright, Victoria, can we talk?" "I have nothing to talk about with you! I said what I needed to say. I only beg you not to bother me anymore in the future! I don''t want to see you again! Anthony, do you know how I feel every time I see you? Dirty! Every time I see you, I will think about my past, and I will only feel that I am dirty! I regret it the most! If time can be reversed, I would rather be single for life!" As she yelled, her entire body began to throb again. Closing her eyes, she held back the bitterness in them. "You will never understand what that kind of experience means to a woman!" That was a trauma that she would never be able to get rid of! No matter how hard she tried to forget it, she couldn''t. She knew so clearly about what happened, but she couldn''t speak out her thoughts! The despair of being abandoned and the pain of being heartbroken were too much, and she didn''t want to experience those a second time! She suddenly opened her eyes and spoke while gnashing her teeth. "So, I hate you as much as I hate Trevor!" Sharp fingernails pierced into her palms, and she continued, "Now, do you understand? You can go now! You gave me the cruelest and most realistic lesson in my life, now go live your happy life!" She finally understood a man''s selfishness and ruthlessness! In the future, she would never shed a tear for a man again! In an instant, Anthony''s eyes reddened. "Kimmy, I''m sorry... At that time, I didn''t know what happened. I didn''t expect the consequences to be like that! If time could be reversed, I would rather die than let you suffer any harm! Without you, how can I be happy? I am not in a rtionship with Ysabe. I just treat her as a sister. I don''t like her! My father''spany had a problem and needed a lot of funds. The situation is veryplicated. Her father is working in the bank and he had been trying to set us up, so we..." He swallowed his saliva and said in an anxious tone, Chapter 662 2 How many people were behind them? If the Clements family were not wealthy and influential, how could he have stood idly by when he was humiliated? Why would he just let it go? Nothing else upset him more than that! Chapter 662 3 The economy that year was in a downturn. Numerouspanies appeared one after another and disappeared without a trace. Only the Clements Family stood still! "If he can''t make me happy, do you think you can?" At that time, looking at the man full of sincerity in front of her, Victoria only found it extremely ironic. She had been hesitant, and she''d thought about giving him a second chance! That time, he gave up her once again due to his family crisis! Hence, she knew how things would end up. "Kimmy, I love you! Don''t marry him. Don''t gamble with your life! How can a man like him be loyal to you? You will get hurt! Give me some time, I can definitely give you happiness..." She just needed to wait for him to deal with his family affairs first! "Let me use the rest of my life to make it up to you... Please don''t marry him!" Anthony''s anxiety and affection were sincere. However, during that moment, Victoria could not feel any warmth from his words. She narrowed her eyes and said, "Well, now, I will give you a chance! If you marry me, I won''t need to marry him! Let''s hold the wedding as nned. Let''s write off everything that happened between us in the past. Let''s start from the beginning. What do you think?" As soon as she finished her words, Anthony parted his mouth but not a word was spoken. Involuntarily, he shook his head slightly. Although there was no hope, Victoria''s heart was once again broken into pieces when she saw that, and she smiled mockingly. "Now... no, I can''t for the time being! Give me a year. A year, okay? Kimmy, if the bank doesn''t lend us the hundred million dors, my father..." If they could not return the funds and interests, they would be sued formitting fraud and sent to jail! Before he could finish his exnation, Victoria shouted, "Enough! Anthony, you are the most hypocritical man I have ever met! One year? Can you resolve it if I give you one year? Can you promise me that there will be no crisis in yourpany one yearter, and there will be nothing else happend in your life?" Ha, whenever he came across any problems, he would always choose to sacrifice her! Meanwhile, Trevor picked up the snacks and walked out. Then, he saw that exact scene.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. Chapter 663 Chapter 663 ? No, to be more precise, he was sacrificing himself! For his family and friends, he was worthy of the greatest admiration! However, to her, it was undoubtedly a tragedy! It was only 100 million dors, and there would''ve been many ways to resolve the problem! As long as he was being honest with her, she would be willing to bear the burden with him. Her dowry would''ve already been more than that. However, to him, there was only one solution. For the money, he actually broke his promise to her once again! The first time, she was silly. The second time, she was still an idiot. If there was a third time, she would actually be retarded! All of a sudden, Victoria felt that she might''ve gotten lucky this time! She did not deny that he was indeed a kind-hearted person. He sacrificed himself for others'' grievances. For once, she was deeply attracted by his enthusiasm. However, for a wife or lover who needed protection, he was definitely not a good person to be together with! It was because choosing him would mean choosing to live the same life as he did, a life that she would always be ready to suffer from grievances and being sacrificed! Perhaps, he would gain endless gratitude and admiration, but he would make his wife suffer! She couldn''tment on him, but she clearly knew that the price to pay was too high! Years of unrequited love and lovesting for one year became something even worse than garbage in her mind in an instant. Victoria''s heart was full of sympathy and anger, and her emotions were stirred. "You don''t understand love at all, or perhaps it was never me that you have loved! Anthony, you can''t give me anything. You''d better pray that I''m happy! Otherwise, my misfortune would all be caused by you! You will owe me for life!" If something happened to her, he would have to be guilty of the rest of his life! Why did she have to bear all these pains? She was obviously the most innocent party in all these! She didn''t even know what kind of resentment there was between them. She was sacrificed for their struggles! Her hatred was aroused again. Once again, Victoria clenched her fists tight. He incessantly shook his head and denied, his face full of fatigue and pain. Anthony once again grabbed her wrist and subconsciously wanted to exin, "Kimmy?" "Let her go!" Suddenly, a cold voice came, and Victoria also shook him off reflexively. The next second, Trevor slowly stepped forward and stood in between the two. He held Victoria with one hand and nced sideways with a cold look, "Don''t touch my wife! Next time, I won''t be so polite!" Turning around, Trevor hugged her tightly. "Let''s go!" That time, Victoria didn''t have any objections. There was even a rare feeling of strangeness within her. Without realizing it, she also gave Trevor a look. After walking for a while, Victoria suddenly realized that he was carrying a small box in his hand. "What? Is it for me?" It looked like a small pastry. She curiously reached out her hand to have a look. Did he just go back to take the pastries? "Such wishful thinking!" As soon as her hand touched the bag, his sudden words got her by surprise. Victoria''s hand retracted, and she looked at him with doubt. "Who cares? Hmph..." So, it was dessert. Which woman was it for? He still thought about other women when eating with her? Why were all men the same? Shaking her hand free, Victoria strode forward. Suddenly, her mood became worse! Looking at her back, Trevor nced at the bag in his hand. He couldn''t help but be annoyed and grumbled. He really deserved it! When she arrived at the entrance ofExclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org. a shop that looked grand, she walked inside without thinking too much. She was really in a bad mood, so she walked to the rack on side. Without looking at it, she nced at the bags and then chose a big one and a small eng one of them white and the other one red. Then, she bought them all. "I''m taking both!" She said. No one cared for her, so she pampered herself instead! "Okay, Miss!" Seeing hervishness, another two staff members came up at once. One was responsible for holding the bags, one for introduction, and the other one was holding a calctor. In her hands were an album. Walking to the shoe cab at the side, wherever Victoria''s gazended, the staff took out the shoes for her. "Miss, this is newest style in Spring next year. The vibrant rose-red is usual like the ordinary ck, white and red. It is made to be eye-catching. The smooth leather the sexy high heels, the simple and elegant bowknot highlight the lines and its elegance. It''s most suitable for a beautiful and fashionabledy like you! The other is bright yellow. With it on, your feet will be the highlight on the streets..." She looked at its design and found that it was not bad. Victoria sat down on the sofa on one side and said, "Size six!" Soon, the staff brought the shoes over for her to try them on. It was veryfortable. After getting up and walking for a while, she found it fit her very well. She said quickly, "I''m taking both!" As soon as Trevor entered, he saw the scene. As he took a step forward, Victoria stood up and huffed before she turned and walked to the shelves on the other side She really didn''t pay attention to him. In the end, she forced herself to choose a pile of all kinds of pants and stockings! Content belongs to Behind her, the two staff members were already too busy carrying her staff. She said, "That''s all!" Almost at the same time, another staff member also quoted her the total price: "Miss, it''s 230,800 dors in total. Both bags are 190,000 dors, and the pair of shoes is 30,000 dors..." Nodding and waving her hand, she just felt that the staff member was very wordy. Victoria directly opened her purse and said, "Mhmm." She just wanted to spend money to relieve her boredom! Both of them took out their credit cards almost at the same time. Trevor gave her a sidelong nce and said, "Keep it!" Looking back at him, Victoria took a step forward and directly handed the card to the salesperson. At that moment, she had no intention of taking advantage of him. The staff timidly nced at Trevor. Seeing that he did not say another word, she turned around and went to take the credit card machine. On the other side, the items were quickly packed. "Miss, please keep your receipt! This is a VIP card for you. The next time youe, you can have a 10% discount!" "Okay, thank you!" After collecting the things she bought, Victoria took all and dangled them on her wrists. Without looking at Trevor, she turned and walked out the door! Then, he followed her and went out. Trevor took her hand and said, "Vicky..." Taking the products from her by force, Trevor sighed slightly and said, "Are you really mad?" She was so irritable! Walking to the front of her, he shook the snack bag in front of her. "Egg tarts!" Originally, they chose this hotel because the desserts in their store, which she liked, were very famous and all hand-made. He had ordered all of them in advance, but her tantrum made him forget about it. Without understanding what he meant, Victoria became even more vexed. He bought the desert she liked and indicated it was not for her. Chapter 664 Chapter 664 ? Although it was just a pastry that didn''t cost much, in that moment, Victoria was on the verge of copsing! Turning around, she walked back angrily at the opposite direction. It was not like she couldn''t afford it! She shouldn''t be mad! She''d just buy two egg tarts! The more sheforted herself, the more ufortable she felt, especially after hearing Anthony''s shameless remarks and being treated like this by her fiance. "Vicky..." When her wrist was held again, Victoria''s hair stood on end. "Don''t touch me!" As she shook her hand free, she went out of control. She looked down and saw her shopping bags in his hand. Then, she went up and snatched it. "Give it back to me! Go away!" After a few tries, Victoria got irritated. She turned around and strode away. Trevor was stunned for a moment. Seeing that she was pissed, Trevor also began to panic and caught up with her, "Vicky!" Did she really take it seriously? Was that why she got so angry? "Don''t call my name! I told you not to touch me! Can''t you hear me?" "Vicky..." Her temper got worse, and she was overreacting. She smashed the bag on him and pushe him away. The two of them were like in a fight. Then, she slipped and all the bags fell to the ground. Suddenly, everything was a mess, and it scattered all over. All motions came to an abrupt end. Staring at the messy ground, Victoria squatted down and grabbed the purse, and put it back into the bag. She suddenly burst into tears, "It''s all your fault! It''s all your fault! I told you not to touch me, but why do you force me? Why... do you keep doing that? Why won''t you let me go?" Holding onto her knees, her shoulders shook, and she burst into tears uncontrobly! Frightened, Trevor suddenly panicked. He rushed over but did not know what to do. "Hey, don''t be like this..." She buried her head between her knees. Victoria was out-of-control and could not hear anything at all. Regardless of the situation, her cries were getting louder and louder. Seeing that people around them were pointing and gossiping, Trevor was also dazed. He turned around and helped her put the scattered things back in the bags one by one before he returned to her side. "Vicky?" Trevor stroked the back of her head, and his face was pale. He was at a loss, which had never happened to him before. In addition, there were groups of people gathering, pointing, and whispering in the distance. He was even more ufortable than. However, she ignored him as she curled up pitifully and burst into tears. Trevor felt even more helpless. "Please don''t do this. Can you get up first?" He got up and wanted to pull her to her feet. However, Victoria was just like a stubborn child. She was pigheaded, and in the end, she did not move at all. For a while, he could not even pull her up. At that time, some of the older people that were passing by began toment, "Young man, what have you done to hurt your girlfriend? Why don''t you apologize to her quickly?" "Yes! Hurry up andfort her before you go home! At times like this, it''s better to yield to the woman!" "You''re a man, so don''t be petty with a woman! Hearing her crying sote at night makes me feel sad! It''s not easy to find a girlfriend now, let alone such a beautiful one. Why don''t you make a move?" He had never been watched like this before, so Trevor was a little embarrassed. However, whatever they said was true, and his heart was torn by her crying. He squatted down and took her into his arms. "Fine! Fine, don''t be like this! I won''t force you anymore, okay?" Feeling she mmed down alittle in his arms, Trevor put his arm around her shoulders and slowly pulled her up. He raised his hand to wipe the tears from the corners of her eyes, and he couldn''t help but revealed a faint smile. He took out his handkerchief and wiped her face.N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content. "Don''t cry anymore. You look like a mess!" At this moment, Victoria''s makeup was a mess, and her mascara had begun to smudge. Her face was covered with ck marks, her nose was red, and her eyes were teary Nevertheless, her eyebrows were twisted in stubbornness. She looked messy yet cute. He was deeply pleased looking at that, easing him from the embarrassment that he was feeling. Looking at her tenderly, Trevor rubbed her hair and pressed her against his chest. He said, "Silly girl, I was just joking. How could you take it seriously?" The once brave Victoria who was not afraid to confront a group of men was now but a weak girl who cried sadly just because of something he said. Just a moment ago, she was dragging him around to shop. Then, she even declined to use his card! What kind of girl was she? Trevor was stunned by her mysteriousness. He could not help but lowered his head and kissed her hair. "Mom said that you liked eating egg yolk since you were a child. Their egg tarts are wonderful, and their egg yolks are really great!" Chapter 664 2 It was also because of this that his mother had a deep impression on her likings! Thus, he remembered it very clearly after thest time. She cried until she was a little tired. In fact, Victoria''s brain was a little buzzed, but she could breathe smoothly after she vented her emotions. However, her body was obviously a little weak. Instinctively, she leaned onto him, grabbed his waist, and sobbed. Afterforting her for a while, Trevor bent down to pick up the bags on the ground and said, "Well, don''t cry. People are watching you! I''ll take you home!" It was not until they arrived at the front of her house that Victoriapletely calmed down. She took the bags in his hand and instinctively decided to forget the shameful evening. "Didn''t you say that you wanted to see me for something?" After venting her anger, she turned to be as usual! "Well, the wedding photos are out! My schedule has been somewhat tight recently. If you are free, you can pick some photos!" After waiting for him to finish his words, Victoria''s eyes widened a little. Just that? A phone call or message would''ve been enough to resolve the matter, yet he got her toe out and got her mad! Seeming to understand her emotions, Trevor smiled and raised his hand to pinch her bulging cheeks. "Go inside! It''s cold at night, so don''t catch a cold!" "Oh!" An inexplicable emotion emerged in her heart. Then, she turned around and seemed to remember something. Victoria looked back and waved at him. "Well... be careful on the road. You should also take care of yourself too!" Chapter 665 Chapter 665 ? She was still not used to talking to Trevor like this. After speaking, she turned around and rushed into the house without waiting for Trevor''s response. At the door, Trevor stood there for a long time, feeling a sense of warmth at the bottom of his heart. After entering the elevator, she inadvertently saw the dessert box in her hand from the reflective wall. Victoria''s heart trembled slightly again. For the first time, her impressions of Trevor was mixed with some favorable ones. It was not because of the thing in her hand, but because of the change in his attitude recently. Since the date of the marriage was confirmed, he seemed to be a different person! Victoria''s heart was filled with endless confusion and suspicion at the sight of his gentleness and courtliness recently. Hadn''t he been longing for her all these while? Why did he be so well-behaved after they got their marriage certificate? That didn''t conform to themon definition of a pervert! What was he thinking? What was his intention? Was that his real purpose? Did he want a real "marriage"? Did he therefore do all of these just to use her as his shield? In a trance, her eyes once again fell on the delicate bag with a yellow duck painted on it. Did he treat her better just because he wanted to make up to her? He was indeed a yboy who liked to y games. He could actually give her good impression even at that kind of situation! Victoria felt so confused that she could not figure it out, just as she could not figure out the stupid choice that Anthony had made. All of a sudden, she received a message on her cell phone. When she opened it, she saw a red envelop sent by Trevor. "For my silly girl!" What? How did he dare say that she was silly? As she tapped on the phone screen, Victoria''s anger disappeared instantly. 520999? Five hundred and twenty thousand? It was a set of numbers with a very special meaning! In an instant, her heart felt like it was hit by a truck, and then Victoria sent a few cute kissing emojis back. Since he had a lot of money, she should take it! From the corner of her eyes, she nced at the egg tart in the mirror, which was among the pile of things in her hand. Thinking that someone had paid for it, Victoria was overjoyed. Although she could afford it herself, the feeling of having someone spoiling her was still different! The door of the elevator opened. When she walked out, Victoria''s steps became much lighter. Upstairs, Trevor was full of happiness as he looked at his cell phone. When the lights upstairs lit up, he walked to the car on the side and went back to the office. He was in high spirits that night. The wedding day was approaching. The next day, Victoria went to the studio early. Although their love for each other was not as much as others had expected, their wedding photos were really beautiful. In front of theputer, Victoria was choosing the photos she liked. She was quite focused while she did. "Well, that''s it! You can zoom into these photos, and don''t photoshop them too much. It would be better to still look real, and people have to be able to recognize me at the first nce..." When she finished choosing and exining herself clearly, the staff was dumbfounded. "Miss As, are you sure that you don''t want to pick any more?" Other than the photos of the two of them, the rest were almost all photos of her. It was the first time that they had seen someone not pick any photos of the groom only. The staffs had a stunned look on their faces. "That''s enough, more than 60 ones. Isn''t it enough?" Although the photos were good, she was tired of selecting them. She had picked a few out of every different set, and she thought it was enough! As she lowered her head, the production officer looked troubled and was speechless. "Miss, are you not going to pick a few photos of your husband? I think you should still pick a few!" This was a wedding photo, not a personal photoshoot! Shouldn''t he be in the wedding photo album? It suddenly dawned on her. Victoria smiled and said, "My husband doesn''t care about this. Just follow my lead! As for the posters and the frames, use our couple photos. As for the rest, just use mine!" It was rare that photos of her that the were taken indoors were so beautiful. Why should she use his photos when she didn''t know how long this marriage wouldst? future, she would put her photos in every corner of the house. Any time she wasn''t there, it would remind him of her! "That''s a good idea!" Getting up, Victoria signed the bill and left happily. The wedding was close, and the both of them were very busy. Except for asionally calling tomunicate, they had no time for anything else. Victoria was getting more and more ustomed to it. If that was how their future "marriage" would be like, she would be less stressed out. After going through so many twists and turns, she cherished her family more than ever. After finishing the work, she got off early and went home happily to apany her parents. On the other side, Trevor could only rest for three hours at most every day because he had to fulfil his busy daily schedules. However, at the thought of the uing holiday, he was full of energy. Chapter 665 3 "Congradtions!" "Let''s make a fortune together!" As soon as they sat down, Trevor''s cell phone rang. "Sorry, I have to answer a call!" Giving Holger a nce, he went out with his cell phone and answered it. Feeling a little stuffy, he went downstairs and wanted to go out for some fresh air beforeing back. As soon as he sat down on the bar counter, his cell phone lit up again. Seeing that his family was calling him, he unconsciously felt a little warm. "Caroline..." "Trevor, are youing home today? Will you bring Victoria back? Ie home for dinner every day, and I haven''t seen her yet! When on earth are youing home? At least give me a time frame!" "You''re so mean, Trevor! You even secretly got married without informing your little sister. You are freed now, while I''m going to die a terrible death. Mom was just pestering me, and now she''s going to arrange a blind date for me!" "Ah, ah, I''m just 22 years old. It''s not like I can''t get married..." "It''s all your fault! I heard mom saying that my sister-inw is very beautiful!" Caroline chattered away on the other end of the phone, and Trevor couldn''t get a word in. He had a headache even after he moved the cell phone away from his ears. "Haha, I remember someone told me that she was a dark and ugly monster! How on earth does she look like? Trevor, when are you going to bring her back so that I can see her?" The excited voice pierced through his eardrum again. Trevor shook his head speechlessly. "Okay! Didn''t I give you her phone number and address? If you''re curious, go and have a look yourself! I''m busy. Don''t call me again for this kind of thing! Don''t harass me again, okay?" As soon as he gave the warning, Trevor hung up the call. "Ah!" With a sharp scream, Caroline pursed her lips on the phone, and her hand was fiddling with the fork in dissatisfaction. In the midst of the noisy background, a few words faintly jumped into her mind. "Wee to... heaven..." What?Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. Judging from the mess, it sounded like a club? Was he at a club? Heaven? Oh, Heaven Star Clubhouse! With that thought in mind, Caroline grabbed her car key and ran outside. Chapter 666 Chapter 666 ? "Fine, I''ll stop pestering you, but it should be alright if Ie and look for you! I''ll go and explore the nightclub by myself!" Caroline giggled in excitement as she wanted to pay Trevor a visit. She wasn''t worried by the least bit as long as he was there by her side! This was a good chance for her to wander around the nightclub without being embarrassed and scared by the people''s constant stares. Besides, she would only be nagged by her mother if she went home... Pondering, she subconsciously picked up her pace. Caroline drove all the way to the Heaven Star Clubhouse without informing Trevor about it. Although she had been to East Bannpool several times before, yet Caroline was always apanied by Trevor''s subordinates every time she went there. Wandering alone in the nightclub was absolutely out of the question and she wasn''t even allowed to consume their cocktails. She could only indulge in the drink she brought herself and interact with people around the sofa. His prohibition simply bored her to death! At first, Caroline wasn''t bothered by Trevor''s demands as she had no interest in nightclubs at all. However, ever since the Heaven Star Clubhouse grew popr, she had been hearing more enthralling rumors, one of which was even rted to her cousin- in-w, Misty. Thus, she inexplicably yearned for another visit. ted, Caroline instantly headed towards the Heaven Star Clubhouse.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. All of a sudden, the bouncers immediately halted her at the entrance, "Miss, Please show me your membership card!" "Huh, a membership card?" Looking up at the two swole bouncers in front of her, Caroline immediately stepped backwards and shook her head in fear. "I don''t... I came here to look for my brother!" Was she not allowed to enter without a membership card? Caroline''s eyebrows twitched as she recalled her stern mother who strictly prohibited her from going to a nightclub. On the contrary, Caroline was also an introvert. Her previous trips to the nightclub were usually escorted by others. Therefore, she had never faced a situation like this before. She waspletely clueless as she did not know the rules at all! Sizing up Caroline, the bouncers then averted their eyes to each other. Right then, she did not put on makeup and she was attired in an elegant dress. Over her dress, she threw on a nude colored chic sweater that was part of thetest trends. An innocent look and a faint sense of shyness were all over her face. Indeed, she seemed out of ce here. Soon after, one of the bouncers considerately suggested, "Miss, if you''re looking for someone, why don''t you just call him toe out? There''s no need for you to go in." Frankly, the reason Caroline came without any prior notice was that she could have a peek of the inside. Caroline pursed her lips and tugged her hands into her pocket. She then fumbled around and quietly turned off her cell phone. "My brother left his phone at home and I came out in a hurry so I totally forgot about it. I''ll... I''ll pay for it, I have money right here!" Seeing how frantic she was, the two bouncers couldn''t help butugh, "Miss, a ce like this isn''t suitable for ady like you. The people here are...plicated, while you''re simply an innocent... student, you''ll definitely run into trouble if we let you in! It would be better for you to go home if it isn''t an urgent matter. However, if it is, maybe you should find someone older for help. We''re honestly telling you this for your own good!" "That''s right! Aside from that, Mr. Nick has told us before that safetyes first before money. Thus, we have the authority to determine whoever enters the nightclub." How foolish Caroline is to stand at the entrance of a nightclub iming that she was rich? Wasn''t she afraid at all? Pursing her lips, Caroline was down in the dumps. Why did they take her as a student? She had graduated from college, yet they still wouldn''t allow her to enter the nightclub! Caroline stubbornly gritted her teeth as an idea shed across her mind. She absolutely hated the thought of using her family''s influence to threaten others. Hence, she wouldn''t tell anyone about her family''s background even if they asked about it, let alone mentioning herst name at all! She lowered her head as she spoke in a pitiable voice, "But it took a great effort for me to run all the way here... I can''t possibly go back without my brother! Please, misters, could you help me out here and let me in? I''ll leave right away once I''ve found my brother, and I promise I won''t cause any trouble for the both of you!" "How about I apply for a membership card now? Do you guys offer a one-time membership? Is a hundred thousand dors enough?" In that instant, the bouncers were both taken aback right away as they noticed how casual Caroline was as she took out her credit card. In fears of offending her, they immediately said, Chapter 666 1 In the blink of an eye, a smile emerged on Caroline''s face, "Don''t worry, I''m here to look... to look for my brother! I''m over 20 years old and I have no prohibited items on me!" To their surprise, the bouncers had nevere across such a naive and innocent girl like her. The both of them smiled as they checked her identity card and jotted her name down before handing her a custom-made bracelet with stars. Shortly after, they then allowed her to enter the nightclub. Caroline continuously hopped up and down in excitement as she walked into the club. She was overjoyed that her n had worked out. Chapter 666 2 The way Caroline sat, held her cocktail or even how she perceived the performance on stage indicated that she was a newers here! In fact, Caroline had be the center of attention to the men around her. Countless eyes were attracted to her as they giggled along. "Youngdy, are you on your own tonight? Why don''t you join me for a drink?" Out of the blue, a stout middle-aged man had stormed over and hooked his arm around Caroline''s shoulder. Shocked by his actions, she instantly sprang to her feet and yelled, "Stay away from me! Aren''t you ashamed old man? You better hope that my brother won''t teach you a lesson!" "Woah, she''s a feisty one!" He thought. At that moment, the man was stunned by Caroline''s arrogance. His pupils narrowed, but he seemingly chose not to advance rashly. Caroline''s heart was thumping wildly as she cautiously clutched her purse. Right then, she swiftly grabbed a wad of cash and threw it on the table. "Get me a fruit bowl! What the hell are you looking at? Do you want me to call someone to kick you out?" Caroline then took out her cell phone and pretended to call Trevor''s phone number. Noticing howvishly Caroline was spending and looking at her limited edition cell phone that was embedded with diamonds, the man immediately snorted. "You''re not even old enough to stick your head in a ce like this, you good for nothing b*tch!" Swinging his hand, the man immediately strode away. All of a sudden, a burst ofughter broke out. Caroline turned around and realized the tremendous amount of eyes that were fixed on her. In that instant, her face was unconsciously flushed. In the blink of an eye, her excitement instantly faded away. She grabbed her bag and lowered her head as she bolted to the entrance. As soon as she stepped out, her face was still flushed in annoyance. Right then a thought instantly hit her, Caroline remembered that she had yet to meet Trevor, which was what she went there for. While rubbing her cheeks, she scrolled through her cell phone and walked over to a secluded ce. Unexpectedly, two men emerged out of nowhere and grabbed her by both her hands... Chapter 667 Chapter 667 "Who are you? What do you think you''re doing? Let me go! Let me go!" Caroline shouted. "Shut it! I''ll kill you if you make any more noise!" The man eximed. Caroline stopped moving and one of the men red at her as he impatiently covered her mouth. Meanwhile, the other one took out a knife and expressively gestured it in front of her eyes. "Come with us and don''t do anything stupid! Otherwise, I''ll kill you right now!" Caroline was scared out of her wits, she subconsciously nodded her head at that very moment. Shortly after, the two men once again grabbed her as one of them pointed the knife against her back. In that instant, she could vaguely feel the sharpness of it. In a panic state, Caroline''s legs began to tremble. Right then, she noticed the two men were dragging her to a darker ce a few miles away. She was well-aware that she would be dead by the time they dragged her into a car or the secluded woods. Right off the bat, she knew how it was going to turn out as she had watched it on TV countless times. Forcing herself to calm down, Caroline deliberately dragged her feet against the ground while she walked. ncing around, she saw a car that pulled over from the corner of her eyes. She intentionally took a step forwards and stumbled as one of her shoes fell off. "Ouch! My shoe..." Caroline shouted loudly. All of a sudden, the two men instinctively jolted backwards. Startled by her sudden actions, one of them was fed up, "You''re such a hassle!" As soon as he released his grip and turned around to grab her shoe, Caroline immediately shoved him away. She quickly took her bag and bolted in the opposite direction, "Anyone! Please help me! These kidnappers have abducted me!" At that moment, she was wearing a long skirt and only had one shoe on. Moreover, she was not very fast either. It wasn''t long before her arm was once again grabbed by the man. Concurrently, he shouted, "Zoey, are you done fussing around? Just go home and do it!" Subsequently, the other man also walked forward and pulled her. "That''s right! Zoey, you shouldn''t be this wilful as a marrieddy! Your brother is simply doing this for your own good!" "You better not me us for our harshness if you keep this up!" His soft voice was embedded with a warning as he firmly held onto her. Caroline''s bag had fallen to the ground because of her struggles earlier and most of her belongings also fell out of it too. Noticing her purse that was on the ground, the man turned around and promptly picked it up. To her surprise, none of the passers- by were stopping, and she was afraid of being dragged away again. Thus, Caroline continuously struggled as she tried to escape their clutches and run to the entrance of the Heaven Star Clubhouse. "Let go of me! Let go of me! I am Mr. Nick''s woman! The both of you better pray for your lives if you touch me!" "Anyone! Please help me! Trevor, help me!" "If either of you every another finger on me, I''ll definitely tear you both into pieces! I am Mr. Nick''s woman! If you don''t believe me, why don''t you go and ask him? You both will unquestionably suffer his wrath!" An idea shed across Caroline''s mind despite her being caught up in a tight spot. She clearly knew that anyone would be afraid of Mr. Nick since the Heaven Star Clubhouse was indeed his territory. Aside from that, she also felt that Mr. Nick was the wiser option to deal with these ruffianspared with the Clements family. Most importantly, Mr. Nick had a close rtionship with her cousin-inw. He definitely would back her up if he knew who she was! Caroline grew bolder right as she made up her mind, "If you so much as touch me again, I assure you Mr. Nick will be the one who''ll dig your graves! Let go of me! Trevor, Mr. Nick, Anyone! Please save me! I am Misty''s sister. I''m Mr. Nick''s..."N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content. Caroline screamed in terror as she persistently struggled to gain control. As he got out of the car to answer a phone call, Nichs overheard a loud cry and subconsciously turned around for a peek. Shockingly, he caught a glimpse of two young men quarreling with ady. Despite so, simrmotions frequently urred in that neighborhood every so often. Just as Nichs was torn between whether he should meddle in their affairs or not, the woman''s voice broke out again. "Ah, my clothes! Stop touching me! I am Mr. Nick''s woman! I swear he''ll make you both regret this!" Tears rolled down her cheeks. Desperately struggling, Caroline wailed while she instinctively shouted, "Trevor, Trevor, save me, please save me quick..." Her long and silky ck hair swayed across her body as she turned around. A single look at her reminded Nichs of his own helpless sister. All of sudden, a inexplicable feeling arose from his heart. He immediately turned off his cell phone and rushed over. "Let her go!" At this moment, the man grabbed Caroline''s wrist as he tried to remove her luxurious tinum bracelet. "Who do you think you are? Piss off! Don''t stick your nose into our affairs!" As they looked at each other, one of the men pulled out a knife and held it on Caroline''s neck. "Don''t you take another step, or I''ll..." Nichs narrowed his eyes and said in a low voice, "Or what? Will you kill her? If you have the balls, then do it! I''m not the one who''s going to die anyway!" Seemingly unconcerned by the situation, Nichs raised his hands as he cracked his knuckles together. Under the dim streetlights stood a towering figure that exerted his ferocious strength. The ck glove on his left hand was clearly visible to them. Unexpectedly, the obvious portion of his glove where his pinky was supposed to be was apparently missing! A single nce at him made both of them gulp subliminally. Looking at each other, the two men subconsciously stepped backwards. She couldn''t believe her ears at all. It was as if the spark of herst hope had been extinguished in an instant. At that moment, Caroline had been frightened out of her wits. She was on tenterhooks when she burst into tears. "How could you be so cold-hearted? Let me go, let me go! Trevor, Trevor..." Chapter 667 2 Before the men could even let out a wail, a woman''s scream suddenly broke out, "My gosh, it''s blood! I''m going to die, I''m going to die..." Turning around, Nichs noticed the woman was squatting on the ground and staring at red spots on her hand while she wailed. As he averted his eyes to the woman, Nichs was instantly stunned as he realized that her neck was grazed by the knife. It was merely a shallow wound, yet he couldn''t help but rubbed his ears which were hurting from the noise. Who the hell was this whiny woman? Why was she such a hassle? From the corner of his eyes, he red at the two men as they curled up in fear. Although they were trembling slightly, they still got up and relentlessly stood their ground. At that point, Nichs waspletely at a loss for words. Just like two peas in a pod, the both of them were idiots! Seriously, what kind of a day was it? Where did the both of theme from? Nichs squinted his eyes as he said angrily, "Are you both not nning to leave?" What were they looking at? Were they waiting for Nichs to chase them off? At first, they were extremely frightened till they turned pale. Now, they even wetted their pants! As soon as they heard those words, the two young men immediately turned around and bolted away without a single hesitation. Nichs looked up, not saying a single word. How did they end up being gangsters with that kind of standards? Turning around, Nichs averted his eyes to the ground once again as he became more vexed. At that moment, he walked forward and squatted down. He gazed at Caroline and said, "That''s enough, are you done crying? You''re not dead yet, get up!" Chapter 668 Chapter 668 ? Reaching out, Nichs tried to pull her up, but she was simply too emotionally overwhelmed. Instead, Caroline raised her hand and swung it at him. "B*stard! B*stard! When did I ever offend you? It''s fine if you chose not to save me, but why did you still tell them to kill me? Trevor, Trevor, I must tell Trevor about this..." Caroline choked on her words in between her sniffles. "Ah, it''s blood. It hurts. Am I really going to die? It''s all your fault that I''m..." Caroline cried out loud. Caroline continuously wiped her tears and touched her neck. Just as she saw the blood on her hands, she uncontrobly burst into tears once again. She was like a grumpy child that sat on the ground, throwing her tantrum and grouchily kicking Nichs. Moreover, one of her feet was missing a shoe too! At that point, she was in a mess! Although Nichs had never met someone so ungrateful, he subconsciously stood up and looked around before he picked up a ck leather shoe that was weaved with some suede from a corner. Squatting down, he ced the shoe beside her feet. Right then, Nichs was utterly irritated by her wails. He had seen many women cried before, but never a woman who cried like a banshee. Caroline was indeed one of a kind! Nichs nced at her and said impatiently, "Are you done crying? If you still n to sit here all day and attract unwanted attentions, then I won''t be..." Nichs didn''t want to stay any longer if she kept it up. Before he could finish his sentence, Caroline suddenly paused and her tears stopped rolling out of the corners of her eyes in an instant. She picked up the shoe and promptly slipped it on. With a single nce, Nichs was deeply shocked by her immacte face, it was as clear as a crystal. What an unblemisheddy! Nichs and Caroline both stood up at the same time. She wasn''t certain whether her feet were sore or numb, but she stumbled and felt confused just as she got up. Raising his hand, Nichs helped her up with a smile on his face. It turned out that Caroline was easily coaxed, she instantly stopped crying once she was frightened by his words! Right then, Nichs was dazed for a moment. Caroline whimpered as she scurried to one side to retrieve her bag and her belongings that fell out of it. Shortly, she quickly ran back to his side. Her eyes were brimming with tears while she stared at him with a pitiful look on her face, like a little pug begging for its master to take her away. As he spoke again, Nichs softened his tone and said, "Everything''s fine now, so you better hurry up and go home! A ce like this isn''t suitable for you, nevere back here again!" Judging by her appearance, she seemed to not know much about the world. Nichs turned around and dusted the suit he had worn while he slowly walked towards the entrance of the Heaven Star Clubhouse. Caroline who stood behind him had remained still for two whole seconds. She nced around the empty street from the corner of her eyes before she lifted her feet and chased after him. After he took a few steps forward, Nichs came to realize that Caroline was tailing him. He immediately halted and turned around while he stared at her. Caroline came to a stop at the same time as Nichs did. She turned around before looking back at him with a pitiful demeanor. With her bag in her hands, she instinctively wrapped her arms in front of her body. Her hair and clothes were slightly messy, but her face was as clear as day. With a pair of big red eyes, she seemed exactly like a frightened bunny. At first, Nichs kept quiet as he thought that she was merely passing by. Thus, he turned around and continued to move on. Smacking her lips, Caroline paused for a while before she tailed him again. Just as he arrived in front of the Heaven Star Clubhouse''s entrance, he realized that Caroline was still following him from behind. Nichs finally stopped and said, "Why are you still following me?" Pursing her lips, Caroline''s eyes unwittingly swept around the dark and empty streets. There was nothing else besides cars and some pedestrians. "Who''s following you? I''m... I''m simply looking for my brother!" Besides, she dared not to go home alone! Her mind was filled with scenes of a woman who was stopped on the road by random strangers. As her heart thumped wildly, Caroline did not want to drive home alone! Deep down, she felt that Nichs wasn''t a bad person, so she made up her mind and chose not to leave his side until she found her brother! Noticing that Caroline was frowning with a stubborn look on her face, Nichs then pivoted his body and made way for her. Standing still, Caroline''s eyes were slightly averted from him as she remained motionless for a long time. With a single nce, Nichs faintly shook his head and continued to walk on. He subconsciously increased his pace while Caroline who stood behind him suddenly paused for a moment before she began to trot. Nichs slowed down abruptly as soon as he heard the footsteps behind him. Unable to stop herself, Caroline unintentionally ran into him. She bounced backwards and was almost knocked out. Right then, she unconsciously snorted, "Argh..." As she continuously rubbed her nose, her movements tore open the wound on her neck again. She immediately screamed, "Ouch!" The next second, Caroline instantly covered her neck with her hand. She stooped forward in pain. Nichs was well- aware of her intentions, he stopped to look at her for a few seconds before he headed back to the Heaven Star Clubhouse. This time, he walked at a slower pace. Meanwhile, Caroline immediately stood up and chased after him. "Mr. Nick!" At the entrance, everyone bowed in unison and greeted loudly. Caroline was shocked and almost bumped into Nichs''s back again. She quickly took a few steps backwards and looked up with her eyes were filled with surprise. Mr... Mr. Nick? ?? Was he the rumored man at the helm of the Heaven Star Clubhouse who appeared out of nowhere and ¡Á became famous? The brother of Caroline''s cousin-inw? One of the infamous Dragons Gang''s Three Golds? The well-known Mr. Nick, who was one of the three most powerful people of the underworld? It turned out that he wasn''t a greasy middle-aged man. In fact, he was actually young! Continuously blinking her eyes, Caroline was jawdropped to hear his name! Nichs nodded his head. He responded to their greeting before he strode into the club. At that moment, her mind was still dibobted, but her feet had somehow regained its consciousness. Shortly, Caroline instantly chased after him. "Hey!" A security guard who saw her instinctively raised his hand to stop her. Wasn''t she thedy who left a while ago? Why did shee back? In the presence of Mr. Nick, the security guard dared not to let Caroline in as she pleased. Frankly, he was clueless at that moment! As the security guard extended his hand, Caroline concurrently stretched out and grabbed Nichs'' sleeve. All of a sudden, the three of them were entangled with each other. At this moment, the security guard swiftly withdrew the electrical baton in his hand and averted his eyes towards Nichs. Seeing that Nichs had remained silent and did not shake off the woman''s hand, the guard immediately stepped aside on his own as he realized that it wasn''t in Nichs'' intention to stop her. Shortly, the two of them headed inside the Heaven Star Clubhouse. Chapter 668 3 "Mr. Nick, what would you like to drink?" The bartender asked as soon as Nichs took a seat. Just as he lifted his eyes, he instantly realized thedy before him was the one who was there earlier. He was taken aback at that very moment.Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. "I''ll have a ss of whiskey!" By his side, Caroline circled around for a while, before she gradually took a seat on the high chair. With her bag held in her arms, she rummaged through it in search of her cell phone. She tried to call Trevor twice, but no one had answered. Her face suddenly turned gloomy as she was feeling depressed. Chapter 669 Chapter 669 ? What other choices did Caroline have? Frederick would probably think that she was messing around and she couldn''t call her father or Levi either! If she did, then wouldn''t her entire family find out about it? By that time, she would be subjected to her family''s rules! Her parents were not as open-minded as her Aunt Clements. There was a rule in her household stating that she wasn''t allowed to go to entertainment ces alone. Besides that, she even needed to inform her parents before going to her friend''s party! If her family discovered that she hade here alone and was almost caught up in an incident, the punishment for her actions would have been inevitable! Caroline bit her lips in horror at the memory of her brother who was whipped until his skin was torn. Caroline wasn''t twenty-five yet! In her family, she was not even of age to freely roam in and out of a ce like the nightclub! What should she do? Who could guarantee her safety without selling her out to her family? Caroline thought to herself. Caroline was on tenterhooks as she began to frown. With her condition then, it was impossible to hide the truth from her family if she chose to go home! While drinking his ss of whiskey, Nichs also inquired about the present state of the club. Concurrently, he did not take his eyes off the troubled figure who was seated beside him. Pushing his ss back, he got up and turned towards the aisle on the other side. Caroline dawdled after him and clutched his arms once again as if Nichs was her lifesaver. "Cm..." "What do you think you''re doing? I''ll throw you out if you keep following me!" He withdrew his hand and pivoted his body to the opposite side. The next second, Caroline immediately rushed in front of him. She cupped his hands and begged him with a pleading look, "Um... Could you send me home?" "Haha, what?" Amused by her words, Nichs chuckled as he asked, "Youngdy, how old are you? Are you still a child?" What on earth was going on inside that brain of hers? Earlier, Caroline was desperately searching for her brother, and now she was begging a stranger to send her home? Caroline''s face was flushed as she fiddled the hem of her dress in embarrassment. "I''m an adult, so you better not look down on me! I''m, I''m just... a little scared! Or could you help me find my brother? Aren''t you the boss here? Please help me out..." Looking at her innocent eyes and serious expression, Nichs was utterly clueless as to why her family had been so careless and allowed a youngdy like her to venture into such a dangerous ce like the nightclub. Nichs inadvertently gazed over at the cell phone in Caroline''s hand. He couldn''t help but squinted his eyes and asked, "Youngdy, where did youe from? Would you like me to call 911 for you?" Was she concealing her true intentions to approach him? Otherwise, why didn''t she call her parents with her cell phone? Instead, she was begging him, a total stranger, to send her back! Was she really that dense? Wasn''t she afraid that he might do something bad to her? Nichs thought. His grim tone was filled with an unruffled irony. Despite how foolish she was, Caroline was able to perceive the rejection in his words and the sense of him looking down on her. Discontented by his response, she then pursed her lips tightly. Was he implying that she was stupid? He was the stupid one! Why would she need him if she could call them without a single concern? He was really an idiot! Caroline thought. Despite so, she held her tongue and dared not to mention those thoughts. Right then, she was contemting whether it was better to exin it to him or just ask him for a favor. Before Caroline could say anything, Nichs had already turned around and left. Caroline lifted her feet as she hurriedly chased after him "Hey..." "Stop following me!" Nichs'' cold voice was apanied by a menacing gaze. At that moment, Caroline paused for a few seconds before she started following him again. That would not work! What if he ignored her? What should she do then? Not to mention she wasn''t allowed to leave the house, she would then have a tough time exining that to her family! She thought. Caroline didn''t want to be grounded just because she was caught in a pickle! She kept her distance as she tailed Nichs to the direction he headed. In an instant, Caroline was full of regret. If only she had known this would happen, then she wouldn''t havee here in the first ce! The nightclub was exactly like a tiger''s den, and it was simply terrifying! Her life was precious and she still have a long way to go! She better stayed wise and yed it safe! Caroline thought. She continuously pondered as if she was holding onto her only lifeline and did not dare to let it go. Nichs was utterly speechless right as he nced over to Caroline. He did not go to the office directly, instead he went around to the bathroom at the back. Chapter 669 1 "Haha...Youngdy, the female restroom is next door. This is the male restroom." "I''m sorry, I''m sorry!" In an instant, Caroline had goosebumps all over herself. The man in front of her emitted a flowery scent of perfume and he even had make-up on. Her ears were immediately flushed right as she noticed the sign on the door. In the blink of an eye, she turned around and dashed away. Nichs smoked a cigarette as he hid for a while in the washroom. Presuming that the youngdy no longer had any patience to wait for him, Nichs then washed his hands and tidied himself up before he slowly walked out. As soon as he came out of the corridor, he saw a pitiful little figure that had curled up and leaned against the corner of the wall. To his surprise, her wrist was pulled by a man. "Let''s go! I''ll take you out for supper! I''ll even buy you some branded..." "Stop pulling me! I don''t know you at all! I''m not leaving! Go away and stop pulling me..." Chapter 669 3 What a troublemaker! He thought. Nichs closed his eyes as he coughed. "Ahem!" As soon as she noticed her savior had arrived, she immediately stood up and pushed the man aside with all her might. Caroline then bolted behind Nichs as fast as she could and firmly held onto his clothes with her hand.Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. "Nick, please save me! Will you take me to Alicia''s ce? She''s my sister-inw! I''m scared and I don''t want to stay here any longer... I''ll do anything as long as you help me!" Out of the blue, Caroline burst into tears after she said that! In that instant, Nichs was shocked right as she mentioned Alicia. "Did she call Alicia her sister-inw? Then is she..." A member of the Clements family? Why hadn''t he heard of such a naive little girl in Clements family? As soon as he looked back to the other side again, the man was nowhere to be seen anymore. Turning around, Nichs then averted his eyes towards the woman in front of him. Her clothes were simple but elegant and the workmanship was indeed exquisite. He took out a handkerchief and handed it over to her. "That''s enough, you should stop crying! Are you a bucket? The Heaven Star Clubhouse is about to be flooded by you!" "Come with me!" Whether or not she had told the truth, but at that moment she had already mentioned Alicia''s name. Therefore, it was Nichs'' duty to protect her at all cost! He simply couldn''t just stand there and let her be. Shortly after, he escorted her to the private office at the back... Chapter 670 Chapter 670 In the office, Nichs saw the submissive looking woman who was sobbing behind him. He nced at the sofa from the corner of his eyes before he turned around to retrieve the first aid kit. "What''s your name?" Sitting upright, Caroline looked up at him and said, "Caroline! I''m telling you the truth!" Caroline? Nichs could only recall that Frederick had a younger sister named Hallie. Moreover, as far as he was aware of it, Alicia did not get along with her that well! Why hadn''t he heard of Frederick having another sister? Nichs'' eyes narrowed as he sized her up once again. Caroline gazed directly at him with her alluring eyes that were filled with sincerity. At that moment, Nichs took out a tweezer and poured some ointment over the cotton balls while he said, "I''ll help you treat your wound first to disinfect it!" As soon as he approached her, Caroline immediately gripped her clothes tightly and fled to the other end of the sofa. Right then, there was a sense of wariness in her eyes. "Haha!" Nichs couldn''t help but chuckled, She wasn''t that dense after all! He guessed that she was clever, but her actions were asionally questionable! He thought. Caroline was indeed slow on the uptake. She only kept her guard up after she entered the tiger''s den. As he sat down, Nichs slicked his lips and shook his head. "Don''t worry, I''m not interested in a scrawny girl like you! Just let me treat your wound so that it''ll heal faster!" Besides, if she was really a member of the Clements family, wouldn''t Alicia be put in a difficult situation if she went back in such a state? All of a sudden, Caroline''s eyes widened in frustration as she was belittled by the man twice in that night. What an undiscerning man! He was clearly unaware that there are many men who are attracted to her! She thought to herself. Not wanting to force her, Nichs then kept the cotton balls back into the first aid kit. Shortly after, he stood up and walked over to the bar by the side to pour two sses of white wine. He gently swirled them before he headed back and handed her a ss. Caroline took a sniff and instantly shook her head. "I don''t drink!" "It''s white wine. The alcohol content is very low, so it isn''t intoxicating!" Right as he uttered those words, Nichs instantly downed his entire ss. Realizing that it was wine and there wasn''t much of it in the ss, Caroline then lifted her ss and took two sips. Surprisingly, she found it tolerable. Out of the blue, Caroline immediately swallowed it in a single gulp as she was emotionally affected by the incident earlier that night. Nichs'' face creased into a frown as he was stunned by her actions. Never in his entire life had he met someone as foolish as Caroline! Besides the fact that she hade to the club alone, she even believed every single word he said. What if he gave her a ss of hard liquor, would she dare to consume it without thinking twice? How did she even manage to live this long? "So...Could you take me to Alicia''s ce?" "Since you''re part of the wealthy Clements family, why don''t you call them over to pick you up? I could even give Frederick a call..." As soon as Nichs mentioned Frederick, Caroline immediately broke out in a cold sweat as she jolted off the sofa. "No! No! Please don''t tell my cousin about this. He''ll definitely scold me if he finds out that I''m here!" Involving Frederick in this matter would only make her more miserable. As long as Nichs took her to Alicia''s ce, it would then be possible for her to conceal the truth and head back home without a single concern. Besides, Frederick was a short-spoken person and Alicia wasn''t that close to her parents-in-w either. Caroline was absolutely certain that Alicia would keep her mouth sealed as long as she begged her to do so. With that, she would be able to get over this matter just like that. It would have been toote if her parents discovered the truthter on. By that time, Caroline could casuallye up with a random excuse for it and her parents wouldn''t pursue the matter any further! She was confident that her n would work out! "Cousin?" Was she Trevor''s sister? If that''s the case, why would she want him to take her to Alicia''s ce instead of her own house? Nichs thought. Seeminglyprehending the confusion in his eyes, Caroline then twirled her little hands and lowered her head. Chapter 670 1 He finally understood the truth once he heard Caroline''s exnation. It was as if he was looking at his innocent little sister whom he had once taken care of in the past. Right then, Nichs felt a pang of guilt in his heart. No wonder she was so naive! She was the carbon copy of Alicia who had been well-protected during her schooldays. Besides that, she also spoke like a princess from a fairy tale who was utterly innocent! Such ady would only appear in a fortified wealthy family! Yet, Alicia who experienced an upheaval in her family and tons of hardships in her life, had already transformed into apletely different person. The current Alicia was brave and r¨¦solute, and she was capable of handling various issues on her own. One could only imagine how much Alicia had suffered over the years! It was merely the first time Caroline had encountered a problem like that, so she should have maintained a positive outlook and innocence towards the world just as Alicia did. Fortunately, Caroline was the same as Alicia. Both of them were lucky! All of a sudden, Nichs softened up as he said, "Sit down! I''ll take you over once your wounds are treated." As he took out his cell phone, Nichs gave Alicia a call first and informed her about the entire situation. On the other end of the phone, Alicia was stunned for a few seconds right as she heard those words. Truthfully speaking, Caroline and her had only met each other a couple of times. There wasn''t any deep connections between the both of them! As soon as she heard his exnation, Alicia nodded and said. "So that''s how it is! All right, send her over! Don''t worry about it, I''m home alone. Frederick has a business party today, so he hasn''te home yet. I''ll tell the maid to go back and get some rest..." Continuously sticking her head out, Caroline somehow overheard Alicia''sst few words. Right then, her pink lips curled into a smile. "Ngaw, Alicia is so kind! I''m so lucky that she''s my sister-inw!" She thought. At that moment, Nichs hung up the phone and said, "Did you hear that? I''ll take you there right now. You better not pretend to be a smart aleck next time! Nothing good wile out of this filthy ce, it''s only filled with rotten scumbags. A courteousdy like you should nevere to a ce like this!" Content belongs toBelonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. "If that''s so, then why are you still in this business? You''re more garrulous than my dad! No wonder you''re called Mr. Nick instead of just Nick..." Caroline muttered as she pouted her lips. It was obvious that she waspletely unconcerned. Nichs rolled his eyes and not said a single word. Soon after, he merely turned around and walked out of the room. When the both of them arrived at the Promise Garden, Alicia was already waiting at the entrance. "Nichs? Ah Caroline, it''s really you! What''s going on? How did you get into such a mess? Are you hurt?" In the past, they mostly ran into each other at public cocktail parties. Thus, Caroline was slightly unustomed to Alicia that was concerned about her. She simply replied, "It''s no big deal! I identally scratched myself..." As soon as she stepped out of the car, Nichs gave her a sidelong nce before he said, "She wandered into the nightclub by mistake and was caught up by a few thugs for a while. She was frightened and didn''t dare to go home alone!" All of a sudden, a beam of headlights shed at them while the three of them were talking. Caroline immediately sprang off the ground and instinctively hid behind Alicia. "Frederick''s back, isn''t he?" The next second, a ck car gradually pulled over at the doorsteps. Speaking of the devil, Frederick had stepped out and noticed the entire scene. "You are here. Why are you all not going in?" As soon as Frederick approached Alicia, Caroline instantly circled around and stood behind Nichs once again. Chapter 671 Chapter 671 ? "Caroline? Why are you here thiste at night?" Alicia couldn''t help but chuckled at the sight of Caroline''s timid gaze and subtle movements. From the looks of it, she was really afraid of Frederick!All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. All of a sudden, she was reminded of her first visit to the Clements family. Alicia remembered the look on Hallie''s face when she gazed at her. Right then, Alicia raised her hand and held Frederick''s arm as she tried to smooth things over. "Caroline''s car broke down, so Nichs dropped her off at our ce on his way back!" As she said this, she quietly pinched Frederick twice as an indication for him to stop prying any further! At that moment, Nichs said, "Yeah, don''t worry about it. I''ll be leaving first!" Alicia pulled Caroline to her side and said, "Caroline, let''s go in! It''s a rare asion to have you over, plus I''ve just made some snacks. Come on in, you must give it a taste!" After dragging her into the house, Alicia then brought out a pair of fresh clothes that she wasn''t wearing and handed it to Caroline. "Here, go change your clothes first! Don''t let Frederick worry about you and question you any further. We''re about the same size, so you should be able to make do with them for now. They''re brand new, even the price tag hasn''t been removed yet!" "Thank you, Alicia!" "You don''t have to be so polite! We''re a family! You better get going now!" Alicia deliberately chose a high- neck shirt for Caroline which perfectly covered the scar on her neck. Shortly, Caroline then breathed a sigh of relief once her clothes were changed. Back in the living room, she couldn''t help but felt a little nervous when she saw Frederick, "Frederick..." "Well, you came to my ce in the middle of the night, so I''m guessing you were caught up in some kind of trouble, weren''t you?" "No..." Right as Alicia walked out with a bowl of sweet soup in her hands, she saw Frederick scrolling through his phone on the sofa just like an old man. On the other side, Caroline was scared out of her wits while she tightly gripped onto her clothes until it wrinkled. Why was she so afraid of Frederick? Alicia thought. "What''s wrong with you? Why don''t you let her sit down before you talk to her?" As she ced the bowl of soup on the table, Alicia nced sideways at Frederick and instantly pulled Caroline down to take a seat. "I made some sweet soup. There you go, have a bowl to warm your body!" The key was to ease the hangover! At that moment, Alicia wondered why Caroline had reeked of a strong stench of alcohol. For the sake preparing to have a child, Frederick had his alcohol and tobo consumption under control. Hence, Fredrick was very sensitive to the scent of alcohol and cigarettes. Although Alicia had kept Caroline and Frederick far apart from each other, he was still able to smell the faintest stench of alcohol on her. "So you''re really all grown up, aren''t you? It seems like you even know how to get drunk now." His words frightened Caroline so much that the spoon in her hand had instantly fallen into the bowl. It wasn''t long before the subconscious fear in her emerged once again. "What on Earth happened to you? Do you really want me to go get someone to check up on you?" Upon hearing that, Caroline''s face immediately turned pale in fear. As soon as Alicia noticed it, she quickly said, "Why are you so worked up? You should have a bowl of sweet soup yourself, I just made it! Can''t you just calm down and be polite to her? Caroline isn''t your daughter, so you shouldn''t be too fierce towards her!" After all, Fredrick had no rights to scold her. Alicia genuinely felt that he was too stern and overcautious. Moreover, Caroline wasn''t a child anymore and her parents were still alive! Frederick then snorted and said, "If she were my daughter, I would have punished her already!" She had always been a good girl, so where did these shenanigans of herse from? Judging from her behavior, she must have gone to an awful ce! He thought to himself. As she rolled her eyes at Frederick, Alicia then turned around to Caroline and held her hand while she said, Chapter 671 1 Knowing that it was impossible to hide it, Caroline then muttered, "I went to the Heaven Star Clubhouse to look for Trevor, but I couldn''t find him... He didn''t pick up my calls either. Besides that, I was almost dragged away by some thugs, so I was terrified to leave by myself. Fortunately, I met Mr. Nick!" Noticing that Caroline was about to cry, Alicia immediately knew that she had been through a lot that night. Alicia was most aware of what a woman would encounter in a ce like the nightclub. Extending her arms, she then wrapped it around Caroline''s head and said, "It''s okay, it''s okay, it''s all over now! I''ll have Frederick send you backter, alright?" She gave Frederick a wink as soon as sheforted Caroline. At that moment, Caroline''s cell phone had rung and Alicia quickly nced around as she said, "It''s a call from Aunt Amanda!" Frederick then extended his hand and said, "Give it to me!" Right then, Caroline unwillingly handed the cell phone over to him. Frederick then answered the call for her and he naturally tried to smooth things over. "Yes, Caroline is here with me! You don''t have to worry about a single thing!" "Her car broke down and Alicia brought her over to our ce as she bumped into her on the road. Alright, I''ll let you know about her ns forter!" Caroline waspletely shocked as she never expected Frederick to help her. In her mind, Frederick was a short-spoken person that wasn''t easy tomunicate with. He did not respect anyone, and the elders weren''t able to do anything about it. In an instant, Caroline was jaw dropped, and she stared at him for a very long time. On the other side, Alicia merely smiled and remained quiet. Shortly, Frederick hung up the phone and returned it to Caroline as he said, "Girls need to learn how to protect themselves. You better be careful and don''t repeat the same mistake!" "Thank you, Frederick!" "If you feel like staying for the night, then you''re more than wee to do so. Iff you wish to leave, I''ll take you home then!" In the end, she chose not to bother them any longer. Caroline sat for a while more as she continuously whispered to Alicia. Soon after, she asked the driver to send her back as she didn''t want to trouble Frederick. In the blink of an eye, it was already Trevor and Victoria''s wedding day. At Grand Century Hotel, a majestic wedding was already in full swing. Chapter 671 2 To Victoria''s disbelief, the wedding that she wasn''t looking forward to, had lived up to her expectations. Everything seemed to be specifically prepared for her. Most importantly, Trevor really treated her like the apple of his eye. Both the marriage and the wedding were absolutely perfect, except for the fact that she wasn''t in love. Alicia sighed continuously as she adjusted Victoria''s hair ornaments, "You''re so pretty! You''re the most gorgeous bride I''ve ever seen! Vicki, we''re going to be a family soon! No matter what happens, we must stick with each other and live happily together!" As she held her hand, Victoria was uncertain whether she was happy or sad. Looking at her own reflection in the mirror, she suddenly became confused. She had longed for happiness, yet an unforeseen thought shed across her mind, "Will I truly be happy after this?" Chapter 672 Chapter 672 Sensing Victoria''s inattentiveness, Alicia then sat down beside her and asked, "What''s on your mind?" Alicia felt that something was constantly bothering her. Moreover, there was a sentimental expression that crept over her. All of a sudden, Victoria came to her senses and quickly shook her head while a wry smile appeared from the corner of her lips. She had no idea how to describe the thoughts that shed across her mind. Alicia couldprehend the anticipation and fear that Victoria was experiencing before the wedding. After all, she had sat in a dressing room simr to this one before. Right then, Alicia held her hand and said, "I know what you''re worried about! Vicki, nothing can harm us as long as our hearts are strong enough! Even if you''re married to an old and ugly cripple, could you whole-heartedly guarantee that he''ll be gentle, considerate, and loyal for the rest of his life? Since we have to choose a man, why not choose a handsome guy instead?" Men treasured beauty. So why couldn''t women be the same too? At worst, they would just divorce each other! Based on her condition, it wouldn''t be a problem for her to have other guyster on in her life! Although that thought did ur to her, but she just held her tongue on the day of the wedding. It was Victoria''s big day after all! Deep down, Alicia subconsciously hoped that she could be happy with Trevor! "Let me teach you a neat trick!" Alicia once again grabbed her hand and stood up before she leaned in to Victoria''s ear and whispered a few words. Victoria''s face was flushed in an instant. She extended her hand and shoved Alicia aside. "Alicia! You''re really... bawdy!" Shameless! What kind of indecent tricks did Alicia teach her? How dare she ask her to do such a thing! "What''s the matter? Don''t tell me you both have never been together?" Noticing that a smile that appeared on her face, Alicia then raised her hand and tidied up Victoria''s wedding dress and her hair. "That''s more like it! Today is your special day after all, you should stay happy and beautiful the entire time! Just follow my advice and nothing will go wrong!" This way, she wouldn''t regret a single thing! Although Alicia had also worn a wedding dress before, her previous wedding was simply too puffy! "Alright, alright, you can stop it already. Sheesh, you''re so annoying!" The two of them began to frolic with each other right as Alicia gagged her mouth. At that instant, Caroline had walked into the dressing room. She was instantly taken aback at the sight of the both of them. "Woah, the both of you are absolutely stunning! What are you girls talking about? You both seem very happy." Victoria immediately sat down, and her cheeks were still flushed. Right then, Alicia got up and shook her head while she said, "It''s our little secret! I''ll share it with you when you are older!" As she spoke, Alicia then pulled Caroline over to her and retouched her lipstick. Realizing that she was gazing at the door''s direction now and then, Victoria curiously asked, "Caroline, are you expecting someone?" She had been running up and down dutifully throughout the entire day! Most importantly, she simply couldn''t sit still since the moment she came back! Was she waiting for a special guest of hers today? Continuously shaking her head, Caroline was slightly anxious, and her face was flushed with embarrassment. "No! No! Absolutely not!" As their eyes met, Alicia and Victoria couldn''t help but chuckled at the same time. Nevertheless, they chose not to pursue the matter any further. At that moment, Alicia and Caroline promptly left the dressing room as soon as Veronica walked in. Right then, Victoria was talking to her mother in the dressing room. The both of them had choked up despite having just a normal conversation. Noticing that tears had welled up in her daughter''s eyes, Veronica quickly held her tongue. "What on earth am I bbering about! Today is your big day, so I should be proud of you! Don''t forget, you''re still my precious daughter even if you''re married!" "Rhea, with everything said and done, never forget that the role of a wife and daughter-inw are quite different. Once you''re a part of his family, you can never let your emotions get the better of you! When you''re in trouble, you should always be tolerant and calm. It''s a blessing to asionally suffer some small losses. You need to respect the elders and be filial to your parents-inw. Do you understand me?" "Besides that, you should be considerate and attentive towards your husband as well. During the night..." Veronica''s preachings were flung at Victoria one after the other and it made Victoria dizzy. In an instant, she stood up and waved her hand while she said, "Mom, mom, I know it! You should go and greet the guests with dad! He''ll definitely be anxious without you by his side!" As soon as she said that, Victoria quickly pushed her mother out of the room. Shortly, she dragged her long wedding dress and ran back inside. While rubbing her blushed cheeks, she thought, What was going on with mom and Alicia? It was not even in the evening yet and they were already worried for her. One told her to treat him nicely, while the other told me to please him in bed. Couldn''t they just let her live her own life? A sudden knock came to the door right as Victoria''s face was still red. It was then she realized that she had locked the door unintentionally. Thinking that Alicia hade back, she stood up and trotted to the door. "Why did you..." As soon as she looked up, she suddenly saw Trevor in front of her. At that moment, Victoria was stunned. Their eyes met and her alluring face came into his sight without a single warning. Along with felt a her coquettish voice, it shiver travelling down his spine. It made him feel numb and limp.Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. "Why are you here?" Victoria suddenly came to her senses. She couldn''t help but felt a little shy as she recalled Alicia and Veronica''s teases. "Who else would it be apart from me?" Trevor squeezed his way in, and his eyes swept around the room. Who could have made her look so shy and bashful? All of a sudden, the thought of a gentle figure shed across his mind. "It couldn''t be..." Victoria gradually lowered her head as she was more embarrassed than before! No matter what, she couldn''t tell Trevor about what her mother and Alicia''s teased her about earlier! Her face was burning as bright as me. At that moment, Victoria really wanted to hide herself from him. Content belongs to However, her reaction in Trevor''s eyes was interpreted differently. Out of the blue, he extended his arm and hooked it around Victoria''s waist. "Why did you lock the door?" Was he having some kind of twisted thoughts about her again? "Huh? Earlier... it was unintentional!" Flustered by his stare, Victoria suddenly felt like a cat on hot bricks. All of a sudden, she immediately shoved him away as she was rattled by his presence. "Well, you should go and greet the guests! Didn''t you say it''s not good for us to meet before the wedding?" Victoria said. "Are you chasing me away?" He replied. Trevor tightened his arm around Victoria''s waist and lowered his body a little. At that moment, he looked at her with his burning gaze. "It''s not that! It''s just that Alicia and the makeup artist should being around now. If they see us..." She would be very embarrassed! Gently pinching her chin, Trevor subconsciously lowered his head as his eyes averted to her red lips. As he was about to press her lips against hers, Victoria immediately extended her hand to push him away. "Hey, stop messing around! My makeup will be ruined!" Victoria gradually withdrew her hand as soon as Trevor stopped what he was doing. Just when she thought he had calmed down, Trevor suddenly pulled her towards him with great force. Behind the door, he leaned in and kissed her deeply. Even though his heart was thumping wildly, he still tried his best to control his urge. He deliberately restrained her body just to have a small taste of her. Soon after, Trevor raised his hand to wipe away the lipstick from the corner of her lips while he gently rubbed the tip of her nose as well. "I don''t mind all these unnecessary and overborated formalities. Just make sure that you don''t make any mistakes!" "I know! What kind of mistakes could I possibly make? Didn''t I tell you not to mess around earlier? Look at my hair, it''s a total mess now!" While tidying up, Victoria muttered discontentedly before she hurriedly pushed him away. "It''s all your fault that I had to redo my hair! Hurry up and leave, they should being back soon! It would be highly inappropriate for the others to see us together like this!" What an embarrassment! Why did he also be a nuisance? Victoria thought. At that moment, a familiar ringtone suddenly rang. As Trevor took out his cell phone, the name "Selena" had popped up on his screen... Chapter 673 Chapter 673 The sight of Selena''s name instantly halted Trevor''s excitement. Suddenly, his expression changed and Victoria''s face began to turn pale. Regardless of whether she was about to chase him out or not, their behaviors towards each other were intimate at the beginning. Yet, at that very moment, their expressions were utterly unsightly as as their eyes met. His cell phone kept ringing, but none of them made a single move as they both were frozen on the spot. "I''ll... answer this call!" Trevor''s voice sounded slightly erratic. It was as if he had asked Victoria for her opinion. Yet, from Victoria''s perspective, he sounded as calm as he usually was. All of a sudden, her heart turned cold and a cynicalugh shed through her eyes. She pivoted away and subconsciously wiped the corner of her lips. Subsequently, Victoria walked towards the make-up table and picked up the box of foundation and a lipstick. Right then, Trevor sensed the aloofness surrounding Victoria as he stood behind her. He immediately clenched his cell phone tightly and remained still for a while. At that moment, his cell phone suddenly stopped ringing as well. Trevor pivoted his body before he took a step forward. Just as he was about to speak, his cell phone abruptly rang once again. Seeing that it was still Selena, he answered the call. "Nana..." In the middle of the call, Trevor strode out of the room. In an instant, tears welled up in her eyes. However, Victoria simply raised her head and suppressed her sadness. Once he left the room, Trevor made his way to the corner of the corridor. Right then, he deliberately lowered his voice and answered the call. As soon as he hung up and wanted to head back, he coincidentally saw Alicia and a group of people entering the room with their chatters andughter. With a faint sigh, he had no other choice but to return to the banquet hall. The wedding hadmenced in an orderly fashion and everything was as majestic as a fairy tale. Initially, Trevor thought Victoria would be unhappy. To his surprise, she was smiling ordinarily throughout the entire ceremony. He felt slightly relieved after seeing that, but little did he know that she had put on a smile simply for the sake of it. Moreover, her dull gaze towards him was as if there was a barrier between them. At that moment, the wedding was in full swing. Every step that Victoria took was prudent. She had strived for perfection. However, when Norman handed her hand to Trevor while the host told her to thank and bid farewell to her parents, she instantly broke down in tears. Trevor held Victoria in his arms as he swiftly said, "Dad, Mom, please entrust her to me! I will take good care of Victoria for the rest of my life! I will never take her for granted or bully her!" Norman and Veronica were in tears as they sent her off to the stage. At that moment, they were both happy and sad. Fearing that Victoria would be more upset, they promptly returned to their seat as soon as they handed over the wedding gifts. Fortunately, the process was a fast one. Shortly, the host then expedited the ceremony, and it proceeded into the main part. "Mr. Trevor, will you have this woman to be your wife; to live together with her in the covenant of marriage? Will you love her,fort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all others, be faithful unto her as long as you both shall live?" "I will!" "Miss Victoria, will you have this man to be your husband; to live together with him in the covenant of marriage? Will you love him,fort him, honor and keep him, in poor and in rich; and, forsaking all others, be faithful unto him as long as you both shall live?" Raising her eyes, Victoria clearly paused for two seconds before she slowly said, "I...I will!" The hesitation and softness in her voice was obvious. If it wasn''t clear enough, it was also written on her face. She was not willing! In an instant, Trevor was able to capture her true emotions. He even noticed her strange voice and the slight avoidance in her eyes. Inexplicably, his heart sank to the bottom of the ocean. "You both have made a sacred vow before God. Please remember to uphold all your promises to each other and God will bless you both! Now, please exchange the rings between the newly wed couple!" Momentarily, the server presented the ring box to the couple. Trevor took the ring and slid into her finger, yet Victoria was once again dazed at that very moment. A rare pink diamond ring? Not only was it of great value, her favorite tulip flower design was also carved onto the ring. Although there wasn''t any particr significance to the wedding ring, its value and design had reflected his genuine intentions to a certain extent. Leastwise, it showed his sincerity. In an instant, Victoria was confused. Before she came to her senses, a shadowy figure was already towering over her. She turned around and felt a warm sensation on her lips. Right then, Victoria subconsciously pursed her lips tightly. As she tilted her head, she was immediately stunned by the thought that shed through her mind. Despite that, it was self-evident that she was conflicting her own emotions. In that instant, Trevor was well-aware of her subtle movements. However, due to the fact that they were on the stage at that moment, he merely held his tongue and quickly ended the kiss. The both of them were somewhat puzzled towards the end of the ceremony. The ring on her hand was the only thing on Victoria''s mind. Meanwhile, the corner of Trevor''s eyes were fixed on her... Below the stage, Alicia sniffled between words as she looked at the couple. Frederick hugged her gently and lowered his head to nt a kiss on top of her head. "Are you missing your parents?" "Yeah..." Both of Alicia''s previous weddings were nightmares. Besides that, the thought of her parents residing in another country made her even sadder. On the ount that her father could barely get out of bed, it was impossible for Alicia to bring them over at a time like this. Apart from that, she couldn''t visit them regrly either! "We should go back one more time before the New Year. I''ll also bring them over once dad''s better. Besides, our house has enough rooms for them anyway!" "Alright, there''s no need to hurry!" Alicia smiled as she held Frederick''s hand. In fact, she was just carried away for a moment! Followed by a round of apuse, the wedding then proceeded into its dinner session. Shortly, Victoria returned to her room and began toBelonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. change her clothes while eve one else was upied with their own matters. At that moment, she was light-headed due to the number of guests that were present and the countless ceremonies earlier. As the sky grew dark, the wedding gradually progressed into the cocktail party. Victoria breathed a sigh of relief as she headed back to her room to change into a redced evening dress. She took a short rest before she rushed out again to entertain the guests. When she finally had time for herself, she immediately took a break to chat with her friends. Sadly, it wasn''t long before she was pulled to a side by Trevor. "I''d like you to meet some of my dearest friends!" Chapter 673 2 "Good evening, gentlemen!" Surprised by Victoria''s unexpected beauty, Carson immediately pped Trevor''s shoulder and said, "Woah, you''ve really found yourself a jewel, I guess we have ourselves another beautiful sister-inw!" Soon after, his eyes averted towards Alicia. "Hey, Alicia, you''re so mean. You''re keeping all the beauties within the family! Just look at Trevor, he got her again before we could! Frederick, why are we so unlucky?" Alicia giggled while the other masters frolicked with Carson. As theyughed, the four of them simultaneously said, "Congrattions to the both of you!" "Congrattions!" "Thank you!" After having a ss of wine together, they shared a pleasant conversation. On the surface, Victoria was beaming for the sake of Trevor''s reputation. Shortly, Caroline came over and quietly pulled Alicia away. She ced her winess down as she said, "You both go ahead, I''ll be leaving to meet a friend." At that moment, Victoria was slightly reluctant to be deeply involved in his circle of friends. All of a sudden, a bright smile emerged on Victoria''s face as she walked over o a corner of the hall. Right then, she was more alive and cheerful than she first arrived at the wedding. Unexpectedly, the four men had noticed her sudden change of behavior with a single nce and their eyes fell upon Trevor who had been staring from a distance. Hence, Wyatt concurrently pped Frederick on his back as he said, "Trevor, you don''t have to stick with us. Just go around and have fun!" Chapter 674 Chapter 674 ? Trevor was also aware of her change of behavior, but he just couldn''t find an opportunity to talk to her. Troubled by the thought of it, he ced down his winess and said, "Make yourselves at home!" As soon as Trevor left, the four masters then clinked their sses and made a casual conversation together. Wyatt was the first to speak, "Don''t you guys think Trevor rushed his marriage?" Shortly, Carson said, "Victoria is such a beauty! It would be strange if he didn''t do so! Can''t you see how many people had feasted their eyes on her?" Willy gently swirled the winess in his hand and said, "The thing is, this bride doesn''t seem to pay much attention to our Master Trevor!" He gazed at Frederick from the corner of his eye and there was a slight hint of sarcasm embedded within his words. Among the four of them, besides Carson who was known to be kind and popr with the women, another of them would undeniably be Frederick! "Isn''t it weird that Trevor cares so much for this woman that he had been with not too long ago? Besides that, he''s even in a hurry to marry her!" Carson muttered as he hooked his arm around Frederick''s neck.Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. "Hey, Frederick, do you know the details of their story?" Frederick pushed his hand down and patted Carson on the shoulder before he raised his ss to consume the wine, "What else could it be? Just you wait for that someone who will make your heart skip a beat. By then, you''ll be the same as well!" Looking out in the distance, Frederick couldn''t help but frowned. Why was he in such a hurry? Was it really for Victoria? Or was it because of what he said to him? He thought. However, this woman must be unlike the others for Trevor to make such an exception! Deep down, Frederick hoped that Trevor''s marriage with Victoria would be harmonious. In addition to her unusual identity, she was also rted to Alicia after all. Their rtionship was exactly like a double-edged sword. If he handled it well, they would absolutely be invincible! However, if he couldn''t, then all of his feelings and efforts would be jeopardized. "Frederick, you clearly don''t understand my hardships as a bachelor. You''re just triggering me..." Wyatt patted Carson on the shoulder while he smiled and said, "So, go on and get yourself ady! Haha!" At that moment, Willy turned around and answered a phone call while the three of them continued with their chatters. Momentarily, a few people came over one after the other to speak with each of them. After he attempted parting ways with the people around him, Frederick suddenly had the urge to look for Alicia. He was relieved when he turned around and saw her with Nichs. As his eyes averted to a quiet corner of the hall, he noticed that Willy and the other two men were having a secret discussion. A solemn look was written on all three of their faces. Right then, Frederick grabbed another ss of wine and walked over to them. "What should we do about it? The issue seems to be veryplicated!" "We can''t possibly tell him on his big day! Why don''t we inform Frederick about it first? Besides, it''s only a hunch after all!" As soon as he came to a halt, Frederick asked, "What''s the matter? Why are you all acting mysteriously?" At that moment, Wyatt turned around and their eyes met. He then moved aside and made way for Frederick to walk over. Right then, Willy said, "I received a few calls from some people earlier, they all offered me a high price for the Paradise Coffee!" Lifting his eyes, Frederick was utterly confused. "Paradise Coffee? Are you talking about the drink that is popr in the nightclubs these days? The one that tastes weird and is oddly expensive?" Was it really necessary to inform Frederick about a matter like this? Willy nodded and said, Chapter 674 1 Hence, It sold despite its high price. As such, both drinks were not allowed to be sold together at nightclubs. However, they were permitted to sell one of the two as the alcohol operation was a legal business. Even if the authorities had conducted a search, they still wouldn''t be able to find any issues regarding their businesses! Likewise, it was suspected that the coffee was also added with some special substances. Nothing out of the ordinary could be detected if both drinks were examined separately. Despite that, a drug-like substance would be produced if youbined both drinks. Customers would ultimately be addicted to the mix and they would constantly buy it at a ridiculous price! By that time, the sellers couldpletely deny the truth if the drinks were investigated. At most, they would only be indicted for selling unlicensed coffee. Who in their right minds would admit that mixing coffee and liquor would produce a special sensation? Food always counteracted against each other, so the fault would definitely fall upon the customers who consumed indiscriminately. As soon as he heard that, Frederick understood immediately and a solemn look also appeared on his face. After all, he had seen how popr these two drinks were during his recent engagement in social events! The speed at which the drinks had devastated people''s bodies and minds was simply horrifying! If that was so, then most of his coborations couldn''t be guaranteedter on! How could they still be in their right minds to run business if they had an addiction? At that moment, Carson said, "Frederick, do you remember... That time, when Trevor fainted. That form? The one with an equation written on it?" "Do you mean..." Had the form been leaked? Was it that form that contained the recipe for one of the drinks? Raising his eyes, Frederick was obviously stunned by Carson''s words. Carson nodded his head and said, Chapter 675 Chapter 675 "If it weren''t for the fact that Paradise Coffee had sold out recently, we probably wouldn''t have noticed it! It seems that the situation is bing more serious by the second!" Frederick pursed his lips lightly and said, "Trevor has never taken things lightly on his side, but I certainly didn''t expect that he would bring back only the least important bracelet! Right now, the chip and that piece of paper are still missing!" "Frederick, should we intervene in this matter?" As soon as Carson spoke, Willy and Frederick inadvertently looked at each other. At that moment, Wyatt who was on the lookout suddenly turned back. "We don''t have a choice, do we?" If they did not intervene with that issue anytime soon, then it wouldn''t be long before it began to spread like wildfire. That time, it was merely the Hell Ice Liquor and the Paradise Coffee. Hence, they could take precautions and avoid any unnecessary approach. Most importantly, what if the organization changed their product into a dailynecessity in the near future? Sooner orter, it would be inevitable! In fact, the four of them were well-aware of it! Besides themselves, their families were also the primary targets of the organization. No matter who they were, it was impossible for them to stay out of trouble. Frederick took a sip of his wine while he thought. Should he inform the police about it? How should he honestly approach the issue? Momentster, Willy asked, "What do you have in mind?" "Let''s do them both at once! We need to destroy the form and investigate their base of operation. We''ll also need to develop an antidote!" As soon as Frederick was done speaking, Wyatt nodded his head and said, "It''s better to find someone to call the police for us. This way, we will have people on both sides! On the other hand, we can also strengthen our force and prevent ourselves from being the prime target! Moreover, this method will guarantee a higher rate of sess." Carson raised his finger and said, "I agree with that! Besides, people are normally afraid of being exposed, so it isn''t worth their time to take revenge on us either!" It was hard to say whether the organization would fight them head-on or simply drag someone in as their scapegoat! Frederick nodded his head and said, "Well, you''re right about that! It''s not hard to track them down anyway and Trevor has been tailing them for quite some time too. Carson and I shall oversee this part of the n; while Wyatt and Willy, you both will be responsible of finding any clues rted to them. I''ll inform Nichs about this and also ask him for his help! As for the antidote..." As he pointed to himself, Carson then said, "I understand! I''ll do my best!" "That''s all for the time being. Furthermore, let''s meet up regrly for any follow-up discussions!" A thought shed across Frederick''s mind as he lifted his ss and said, "No matter how big of a deal it is, let''s talk about it after today. Today is a big day for Trevor, we should catch up on old times and not talk about business! Let''s not dampen the mood any longer!"Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org. "We understand, cheers!" Soon after, the four of them returned to the ballroom. On the other side, Trevor had been stopped several times before he could even walk up to Victoria. He had no other choice but to entertain the guests that had constantly greeted him. Likewise, Victoria went to her mother''s side for a short while after entertaining a few friends. Besides that, she also spent some time talking to her grandmother and Alicia. After being driven away, she reluctantly headed back to the crowd. Deep down, the wedding was held entirely for the sake of her parents and the elders. Although everyone in the Clements family treated her kindly, and Mrs. Clements was also fond of her because of Alicia''s rtionship with Aunt Amanda, Victoria was still feeling somewhat lonely and miserable. All of a sudden, a cute stuffed bunny came into her sight right as she took another ss of orange juice from a corner. In that instant, Victoria''s eyes werepletely fixed on the doll. "Congrattions on your marriage!" A familiar tender voice echoed in her ears. Right then, Victoria gradually tilted her head to the side and saw an elegant figure that stood in front of her. "Mr. Jordyn, you''re back!" Traces of excitement were written all over Victoria''s face as she snatched the cute stuffed bunny from his hand and said, "Thank you! Is this for me? Every time youe back, you will always get me a stuffed bunny. It''s so cute!" The snow-white stuffed bunny was delicate and exquisitely made. Although it was tiny in size, she could hang it on her bag. Right then, Victoria caressed it affectionally in her palm. All of a sudden, she was taken aback as she felt something hard inside the doll. "What''s this?" Victoria unzipped the doll and found a blue velvet bag that was put inside. As she opened it, she saw a huge diamond inside which was at least five carats. In fact, it was actually a rare pink diamond! "This... I can''t take it. It''s way too expensive!" Why would he gift her a diamond? "Silly girl!" The middle-aged man extended his hand and held hers while he ced the diamond back into her hand. "I have yet to iy it into any jewelry! You can turn it into any kind of jewelry that you fancy!" At that moment, Victoria''s eyes averted to the pink diamond ring that was on her finger. It was about the same size as the one Mr. Jordyn had given to her. As he gradually closed his eyes, the man said, "This is the finest pink diamond that I could find!" The diamond''s pure pink color had suited her very much! Frankly, he never expected Victoria to get married this quickly since he had only not seen her a short while Besides that, she was also more beautiful and sociable than before. She seemed to be slightly different from the little girl in his memory. "Mr. Jordyn, this is such a precious gift! Wouldn''t it be better if you kept it for your future wife? If my dad found out about this, I''ll definitely be punished again!" Victoria held his arm as she circled to a corner. In an instant, she was beaming in excitement. "As far as I remember, you have always pampered me. You always got me a new stuffed bunny every year ever since you destroyed my old one! Honestly, I haven''t been mad at you since long ago." "Mr. Jordyn, I''m d that you made it back! Did you juste back recently? Have you met my dad yet? He would be overjoyed if someone could y golf with him! After all, you are his best friend. As for this gift, I really can''t ept it!" Instead of taking it back, rence extended his hand and passionately caressed her head while a strange feeling shed across his eyes, "Silly girl! There''s no reason for me to take it back. Besides, it is my gift to you. Does he treat you well?" Why was she married all of a sudden? rence did not recall Victoria mentioning about it during theirst meet-up. His unspoken words lingered on the tip of his tongue. At that very moment, he was stunned as he noticed the distinctly stiff smile on her face. As she lowered her head, Victoria smiled and said, "Yes!" A myriad of words were stuck in his throat, yet rence simply couldn''t utter a single one of them. Right then, he raised his hand and stroked her hair once again. Trevor inadvertently looked up and caught a glimpse of the scene that urred before him. He immediately ced down the wine ss in his hand and said, "My apologies, please excuse me for a moment!" Promptly, he turned around and strode over to Victoria, "Vicky..." With a single nce, he noticed the inappropriate doll in Victoria''s hand and the bright smile on her face. Shortly, he took a step forward and hooked his arm around her waist. "Who is this?" Victoria rolled her eyes at Trevor as she was annoyed by his sudden interruption. Unexpectedly, she failed to notice the obvious disappointment that was buried deep in rence''s eyes. rence was her father''s best friend and they also treated each other as brothers. As he was ten years younger than her father, which made him only ten years older than her, he was regarded as a close friend of theirs. As far as she could remember, he had been around no often ever since she was young. Due to courtesy of treating rence as an elder, Victoria then introduced the both of them to each other, "This is my husband, Trevor! And this is Mr. Jordyn, my father''s friend!" Trevor extended his hand and said, "Ah, so you''re my father-inw''s friend. I guess I should call you ''uncle'' too. How are you?" He deliberately emphasized on their age gap with a smile on his face while his grip tightened. At that moment, he also noticed Victoria had stuffed a bag which clearly contained a diamond into the doll''s invisible belly pocket. Realizing that rence was gazing at her with a tender smile on his face, he subconsciously turned gloomy. "Pardon me for my rudeness! I''ll be taking Vicky to meet a few friends. Please excuse us for the time being!" As Victoria raised her head, the irritated expression on her face did not change at all. In fact, she was extremely agitated by Trevor''s behavior. "Mr. Jordyn, please make yourself at home! I''lle over in a while..." Which rabble of his did Trevor want Victoria to meet? Chapter 676 Chapter 676 ? She wasn''t a tad bit interested at all! In a huff, Victoria subconsciously squeezed the bunny''s little head. Although Trevor had noticed her dissatisfied behavior, he still pulled her away forcefully. The further they strayed from the ballroom, the quieter their surrounding became. Right then, Victoria couldn''t help but frowned and gave him a sidelong nce. Where the hell was he bringing her? The person that she was supposed to meet must be very dignified for Trevor to bring her all the way out there! The tip of her tongue was filled with various kinds of doubt. As she pondered about it, Victoria simply swallowed back her words. Frankly, she wasn''t in the mood to talk to him at all! Forget about it! It was pointless for her to ask Trevor since she would be meeting that person anyway.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. Pursing her lips, a trace of nervousness arose from the bottom of Victoria''s heart. Trevor led Victoria into a room as her mind drifted away throughout the entire walk. All of a sudden, she came to her senses and found herself staring at an empty room. At that moment, she immediately asked, "Where is your friend? Who am I supposed to meet?" Followed by the faint sound of the door closing, Victoria was suddenly hugged by the man behind her, "I just want to talk to you!" In the blink of an eye, Victoria''s heart immediately sank. Only then did she realize that she had been deceived by him. Even though her eyes were zing with anger, it was only a matter of seconds before it was instantly reced by a sense of indifference. "Well... Go ahead, I''m listening!" What on earth did Trevor have in mind? Why did he have to bring her this far just to talk to her? Victoria averted her eyes towards the stuffed bunny in her hands as she was entertaining herself with it. She told herself, "Hurry up and get it over with! I can endure this! I''ll leave as soon as he''s done speaking!" Noticing that she wasn''t paying attention at all, Trevor immediately snatched the doll from her hands and threw it away. "What are you doing?" A boiling fury swelled inside Victoria as she was enraged. She shoved him aside and walked forward to pick up the doll. Just as she was about to bend down, her wrist was instantly pulled back. Therefore, she had no choice but to stand back up. In that instant, Victoria''s eyes were zing with anger once again. "What the hell are you doing? Let me go! Let me go..." Victoria pounded Trevor continuously with her fist, yet she was still unable to escape his grasp. She subconsciously wanted to kick him, but the evening dress that she had worn was tight and it restricted her movements. Instead, she quickly grabbed the hem of the dress. However, before she could even lift it, Trevor had already hooked his arms around her waist. "You''re mad at me, aren''t you?" She was absolutely fine before the wedding ceremony. Despite that, Victoria was apletely different person at that very moment. No matter how dense he was, Trevor clearly knew the reason behind her ill-temper. He never expected Victoria to be this furious just because of a phone call! All of a sudden, there was an obvious pause in her actions. Victoria then turned and raised her head, "I''m not mad at you. I just want to retrieve my doll, that''s all!" Trevor had once again held her back as she struggled to pick the doll up. She just couldn''t seem to close the distance between the stuffed bunny and herself. At that moment, Victoria was about to go off the deep end. She immediately stood up and stomped her feet angrily. "Are you done yet? I''m not in the mood to quarrel with you! Let go of me!" The heavy-hearted Victoria pushed and pounded him ceaselessly. In the end, she still couldn''t confront her problems. Aplication like this one that arose before the wedding even ended was an indication of a disastrous marriage! Victoria would be lying if she told herself that she didn''t hate Trevor! After all, how could she be unbothered if her acting wasn''t even perfected? Moreover, she wasn''t a goddess, and it was genuinely impossible for her to stay calm and pretend that nothing had happened! She already tried her best to cooperate with him, so why was Trevor still provoking her? As he hooked his arm around her delicate body, Trevor then ced his other hand on the back of her head. In a sh, he lowered his head and nted a passionate kiss on Victoria''s lips. Victoria''s antipathy towards him was arosed right as she felt the warmth of his lips. Her punches and kicks that grew fiercer had confirmed his suspicions. Trevor swiftly trapped her body under his while his domineering kiss became more intense than before... Chapter 676 1 While he gently caressed the corner of her lips, Trevor suddenly said, "Selena..." It felt as if he had paused for an eternity before the remaining words left his mouth, "She''s my cousin!" His words settled heavily in the air, and it felt like they were pressing on his chest. From his tone and the hint of pain between his eyebrows, Victoria could sense that something was different. She was able to figure out the truth without even asking Trevor. If Selena was just an ordinary cousin, then why did he behave that way? Victoria thought to herself. In that instant, she could tell how difficult it was for him toplete his sentence. Regardless, she still did not sympathize him at all. No matter who it was, there still wasn''t any reason for Victoria to suffer the consequences! Knowing the answer to her question made her feel relieved. Furthermore, it wasn''t in Victoria''s habit to rub salt on people''s wounds. Victoria gradually pushed him aside and dusted herself before she slowly walked over to a corner. Squatting down, she picked up the stuffed bunny that lied on the ground and patted it gently. "If that''s what you were trying to tell me, I get it now! If there is nothing else, then I''ll be on my way!" At that moment, her attitude remained nonchnt. Facing her reflection in the ss, Victoria ruffled her hair and adjusted the hem of her dress before she turned around and walked towards the door. Trevor extended his hand and held her back, "Vicky..." Trevor had never mentioned about Selena to anyone before as the both of them had a taboo rtionship. Even his best friends did not know that Selena, his cousin, was actually the woman he truly loved! The incestuous rtionship between them was definitely uneptable and was destined to end before it even began. No one knew about the existence of their rtionship besides his parents. Chapter 676 2 However, Trevor did not expect that Liana, who he had dedicated his life to, to betray him when they were about to get married! Chapter 676 3 Victoria''s involvement in this matter was purely an ident! Trevor had no idea why he exined something so embarrassing, or even degraded himself in front of Victoria. As soon as he came to his senses, the words had already left his mouth, yet she didn''t seem to be bothered at all... After telling her his story, Trevor felt depressed. All of a sudden, his cell phone rang again. Apparently it was another call from Selena. Right then, he was instantly taken aback by the sight of Selena''s call. Victoria leaned to one side and said, "You don''t have to go out this time! I''ll give you some space!" Chapter 677 Chapter 677 As Victoria walked towards the door, Trevor hugged her once again and muttered, "Vicky..." She immediately turned around and shoved him away. "Don''t touch me! Don''t touch me!" Victoria fumed. The constant ringing of his phone did not lighten their bad mood either. Trevor had no idea why Selena persisted with her calls even though he had previously informed her that today would be his wedding day. Noticing the stuffed bunny that was squashed against his chest, Trevor instantly declined the call as he held Victoria in his arms. "Don''t do this, don''t do this! It''s my fault! I won''t answer the call, alright?" Flustered on the spot, Trevor leaned in and wrapped his arms around her as he held her tightly in his warm embrace. "Today is our special day! Please don''t be so petty and upset simply because of such a small matter, alright?" He shouldn''t have criticized her! In that instant, Victoria was immediately ticked off by the words that left his mouth. She poked his chest and shouted, "I am that petty! I am upset! You obviously know that it''s our special day, so why are you still acting like this? Don''t give me that cousin nonsense! How is she rted to me at all? Trevor, I''ve already been more than considerate towards you! Even if this is just a show, you are the one who fail to act!" Victoria flung her hands up before she fretfully scratched her hair and said, "We have so many rtives and friends over today, so I''m not going to quarrel with you for now. I''m being thoughtful for the sake of both our parents and elders. I don''t care who she is, and I''m just a selfish brat. Don''t think for a second that I will let myself get hurt for any other woman! I am not that selfless! Besides, you have destroyed the once virtuous Victoria. Right now, the person in front of you is merely a selfish and unreasonable woman. You''d better not forget our premarital agreement. If you ever cross the line, I will never give up my rights!" Victoria pushed him backwards forcefully as she couldn''t suppress the anger in her heart any longer. She utterly despised people like him. Trevor couldn''t even hold on to his promise, yet he still wanted Victoria to be his! Why couldn''t he just go to hell? She thought to herself. D*mn it! Victoria stomped her foot and brushed her hair back. As soon as she turned around, Trevor once again pulled her into his arms and said, "Is that all?" As he stared at her sullen face, Trevor''s cheek was tinged with an endless smile. He had never met a woman who dared to speak to him that way. He admired her limit, waywardness, and honesty! As he leaned closer to her ears, Trevor was drawn in by her delicate pale neck and lively behavior. "I never said I''d let you get hurt! Most importantly, you''re mywfully wedded wife. If there''s something bothering you, you could just tell me about it. In fact, you could even vent it to me! However, you shouldn''t push me aside!" He pulled Victoria towards him as the determination in his eyes grew stronger. Although their marrige was arranged on the spur of the moment, Trevor was actuallymitted towards the marriage! He wasn''t certain whether it was the fact that he was older or that he had more experience that made him behave differently. At that moment, Trevor was far more eager to be married and to start a family of his own than he ever was before. He had genuine feelings for the petite, fiery, short- tempered, but beautiful woman who stood in front of him. Right then, he caressed Victoria''s cheeks with his rough fingers. All of a sudden, Trevor felt a sense of warm satisfaction in his heart as he admired the endearingdy who seemed to admit her mistake but was stubborn and unyielding. He simply wanted to live a normal life! As he stroked her sideburns, a sudden thought shed across his mind. Once again, Trevor lifted Victoria''s chin and nted a deep and lingering kiss on her lips. Likewise, he also held onto her wrist as she struggled to escape his clutches. The intense kisssted for a very long time... Victoria bit her lips and said feebly, "You''re taking advantage of me!" Trevor was obviously bullying her as she was clearly nowhere as strong as he was! He deliberately used this method so that Victoria wouldpromise with him! That a*shole was simply too despicable! Trevor lowered his head and narrowed his eyes while he smiled, "Sweetheart, this isn''t bully. It''s solely an instinct! Isn''t it the husband''s duty to take advantage of his wife?" Victoria was utterly speechless as soon as she heard his reply. Shortly, she red at him and pouted her lips, "Hmph!" What a pervert! Besides, it was impossible for Victoria to talk Trevor out of it! "Let''s stop arguing, alright? Today''s our special day, so I can''t possibly leave you disappointed! Tell you what, I''ll let you get back at me so that you''ll m down and then we''ll bury the hatchet afterwards." Trevor coaxed Victoria while he raised his hand and rolled up his sleeves. In the blink of an eye, a trace of inspiration shed across her mind. As she rolled her alluring eyes, Victoria then took his hand and frolicked with it. It felt as if she had something in mind for Trevor. "Hey, what is that?" All of a sudden, she averted her malicious re towards his ear. Trevor froze for a moment before he subconsciously raised his hand to touch his ear. "Why are you staring at my ear?"N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content. He hadn''t been close to anyone else that day! He could not had gotten in contact with anything that he shouldn''t have. Victoria leaned in and hooked her arms around his neck as his body instinctively arched downwards to her. Out of the blue, she swiftly bit his ear. Followed by a lingering tenderness, a sharp sting abruptly struck his body. He could feel the throbbing pain of his blood surging in the veins of his ear. Right then, Trevor''s mind went nk and he couldn''t help but let out a muffled groan. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Victoria''s sneak attack was a sess as it left a clear hickey on his ear. Completely unaware of her actions, she giggledcently, "Hehe, I''m not mad anymore!" "Let''s see if he still has the audacity to go around phndering! Trevor better prepare himself to be theughingstock once he''s back in the ballroom!" She thought to herself. A bright smile appeared on Victoria''s face as she was overjoyed. On the contrary, he had never seen her beaming like that before. In an instant, it felt as if his world was filled with her tenderness. With one of his hands still hooked around his neck, Trevor''s heart had seemingly skipped a beat. The anger that was fuming in his heart instantly disappeared. Her smile was genuinely captivating! It was simply as bright as the sun! At that moment, Trevor wrapped his arms around her waist and lowered his head to nt another kiss on her lips. He told himself, "I honestly wish I could have her all to myself right now!" Trevor''s desire sent a shiver down his spine. In the end, he had no other choice but to suppress it. Their eyes met once again, but that time the look in their eyes were no longer the same as before... Trevor pinched her chin and gently poked the tip of her nose before he said, "Let''s go, we still have to entertain our guests! We should dance together too!" "Alright!" This time, Victoria did not fight back any longer, she simply fell into Trevor''s arms and hugged him. At that moment, Danica walked out of the Rudolph family''s mansion in a daze. Momentarily, she heard her father hissed with his hoarse voice, "What? Are you saying that Cam, that b*tch, is back? And she''s staying in a hotel? Which one?" "The most expensive five-star spring resort hotel in Casterwich City? That d*mn b*tch!" The constant tapping sound of his walking stick clearly expressed his indignation. Right then, Danica suddenly came to her senses and ducked to a corner. "How dare she enjoy using my pension money? Is she calling herself... Frieda now, right? I have an idea. I''ll be there right away! Keep a close eye on her!" Chapter 678 Chapter 678 ? As a series of chirping sounds came from the crickets, Danica paused for a few moment. Cam? Frieda? Was mom back? A spring resort hotel? She didn''te home despite being back and chose to stay in a hotel instead? Was she really Danica''s mother? Was she really the woman who took away the entire Randolph family''s fortune? Not a single thought of Danica crossed Frieda''s mind when she left. Moreover, she didn''t even contact Danica then that she was back. Did she really not care about Danica anymore? Why was that?N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content. At that moment, Danica was still in a trance. Only when a faint difort came from her stomach did shee back to her senses. She headed towards the bathroom first before she hurried back into the room and changed her clothes. On the dance floor of the hotel''s ballroom, Victoria gently wrapped her arms around Trevor as the both of them began to dance. She inadvertently gazed at the side of his cor and couldn''t help but giggled while she narrowed her eyes, "Hehe!" Gazing down, Trevor patted her slender waist and said, "Hmm, you seem happy!" Shortly, a muffled and warm voice echoed into Victoria''s ears, "You can bite me wherever you want tonight." Victoria frowned while she drew her head back. As she stared into his wicked eyes, she continuously shook her head and squealed. "Never! No!" However, the hickey on his neck had indeed arosed her. As soon as she moved, a fluffy white object suddenly emerged in front of her eyes again. Right then, a thought shed across Trevor''s mind as he narrowed his eyes and said, "From now on, you better not casually ept gifts from any man, even if it costs a fortune, or not! Also, anyone else besides me isn''t allowed to touch your hair either! Do you understand?" Trevor caressed the top of her head as he uttered those words. The man''s actions were inappropriate! Also, the stuffed bunny that he gave her was such an eyesore! He thought. It would be fine if he was simply coaxing a little girl, but Victoria was clearly not a child! Even from the beginning, his actions and expressions towards her were full of affection. As she followed his eyes, Victoria noticed the doll hanging on her wrist. "Mr. Jordyn gave me this as a gift!" she said. She raised her eyebrows and deliberately emphasized his identity. At the same time, her eyes were tinged with a trace of tease. "You don''t seem to be behaving like how you normally would, Master Trevor!" Shouldn''t a yboy like him be very open-minded? Would it even cross his mind if Victoria received a gift from an elder? No, that wasn''t the case. Deep down, he was simply a picky chauvinist! Trevor narrowed his eyes and lowered his head as he quickly nted a kiss on her lips. "Mr. Jordyn is still a man!" He said with a low tone. How dull was Victoria? Did she really not understand the meaning behind a diamond? "What is going on in that head of yours? Mr. Jordyn is just my dad''s best friend!" Did Trevor honestly take everyone else to be as lecherous as he was? Pursing her lips, Victoria was clearly unhappy. Trevor was speechless, he continuously poked her forehead and said, "Are your eyes just for show? Or are you a fool?" "What do you mean? Are you calling me blind and stupid?" "Well, you''re not that stupid!" Trevor deliberately twirled her around for her to take a good look at the figure who stood still a few feet away from her. At that moment, Victoria''s eyes were fixed on Trevor, so she didn''t notice the two people in the distance at all. All of a sudden, she swung her fist and punched him twice. "You moron! You''re a fool! I hate it when someone calls me a fool. Have you ever met a fool as beautiful as me? Ugh, don''t ever call me that again! I''m the most well-behaved, cute, and beautiful woman you''ll ever meet!" She eximed as she turned her head away from Trevor. Back in the days, Victoria used to be fair and chubby. Her male ssmates would often pinch her cheeks and call her pig, which made her cry several times. As such, she starved herself for countless days and Wing her always throw a tantrum during her meals. Whenever her mother brought food to her room, she would quietly throw them away. At one point, she even had a low self-esteem. Later on, her mother told her stories which were simr to the ugly duckling that turned into a swan. Besides that, she also told Victoria x that her ssmates were simply teasing her. Little did she know that she would turn into beauty just like her mother. Every time when she was unhappy, she would simply look at her own reflection and convince herself that she was pretty. Gradually, she didn''t care about her looks that much anymore. That day, she had no idea why she was suddenly so insecure again! Trevor was amused by the sight of Victoria''s soliloquy and the proud look on her face. He then smiled and pulled her closer to him, "Oh, you''re so cute! Sweetheart, take a look at the dance floor..." As soon as he spoke, Victoria subconsciously turned her head and made a move. In an instant, Trevor quickly pulled her back and said, "Idiot!" How did she dare to deny the fact that she was a fool? She didn''t even think twice before acting! He thought. "I simply told you to take a look and you did it so carelessly?" He said. Victoria was too naive! Perhaps it was because of this attitude of hers that she would risk her life for a person like Anthony in the face of danger! Love was indeed fascinating, but it felt like she was always behaving like a moth that was drawn to the me. As Trevor fixed his eyes on her entrancing face, a sudden thought shed across his mind. It would be a blessing if she was carrying a torch for him! In the blink of an eye, Victoria immediately came back to her senses and her eyes swept her surroundings. Sensing that something was off, she wanted to turn around and take a look. That time, she was certain there was someone behind her. Likewise, Trevor held her face and turned it around while he said, "So, do you believe me now?" There was a sense of regret in the man''s eyes, and it seemed like he had lost the person that he loved. Perhaps he did a job hiding his feelings for her, but no one was truly immune to it when it came to losing someone they loved. Victoria pursed her lips and fell silent for a moment. Although she doubted herself at first, yet her eyes inadvertently averted to her wrist. The thought of receiving a pink diamond was simply out of line. It was indeed the most expensive gift she had received on her wedding day! The pink diamond was simr to the one on her finger and she liked it very much. All of a sudden, a thought shed across Victoria''s mind. She couldn''t recall how long rence had been single for, but she knew that he had always treated her well. Whenever he came to her house, he would definitely bring her some gifts. For some reasons, he had a knack for knowing what she wanted. In the past, her parents tried to set him and other women up together, yet nothing definite happened... It couldn''t be... Did he really have some sort of crush on her? Victoria pondered on that. All these while, she had considered him as her uncle! She enjoyed being with him because of how close they were in age and his good-natured amiability. Moreover, he was her father''s best friend. Whenever she was embarrassed to tell her father some things, she would secretly let rence handle it. Every time, he would protect her and speak up for you which made her feel secure. Just like when she decided to attend St. Abbott University in Bayton City instead of the Casterwich City''s University that her family wanted her to. In the end, he had settled it for her! Content belongs to Inexplicably, a strange feeling suddenly arose in her heart. Victoria looked at Trevor and couldn''t help but let out a hollowugh as she stuck her tongue out. Trevor stroked her hair and merely remained quiet. In that instant, a shiver ran down Victoria''s spine and goosebumps were crawling all over her body. That was right! He liked to touch her hair like that too! She thought. Chapter 679 Chapter 679 ? Was this a man''s way of expressing his love to a woman? Was he... was he doing the same thing? Looking up, Victoria was in shambles. Trevor held her hand as they walked away from the dance floor. They sped their hands and stayed by each other throughout the whole way. On the other side, Alicia found an excuse to pardon herself right as Hallie and Caven walked over after she talked to her grandma for a while. At that very moment, she quickly waltzed up to her brother whom was standing alone. "Nichs..." Holding his arm, Alicia smiled and narrowed her eyes. "Why are you alone? Aren''t you bored? Would you like me to introduce you to a few of my girl friends?" Where was Leon? Wasn''t he here with Leon? As Alicia was groping for words to express her thoughts, Nichs raised his hand and knocked on her forehead. "You''ve turned into apletely different person after marry into a wealthy family! How many girl friends do you have? Does it look like I''m in need of one? Leon had something to deal with, so he left first. A ce like this really isn''t meant for me! I honestly wouldn''t havee if it hadn''t been for you!" He was bored to death! Nichs swirled his wine ss gently and swallowed it in a single gulp. After grabbing another ss of juice, Alicia nudged him and said, "I know my brother loves me the most! However, your status is different now. You will definitely be a regr guest to these kinds of asions in the future!" Although Nichs had an ordinary educational background, the society had been his greatest source of knowledge! Even if his calm temperament, vast intelligence, and extraordinary learning ability were all imitated traits, nevertheless, they were presentable and looked real on the outside! To Alicia, knowledge did not represent capability. Nichs was a pro at all kinds of etiquette, from different types of conversational skills to dealing with various kinds of people. In addition, he had spent a few years abroad, so his English was as fluent as a native English speaker. Despite standing beside powerful figures like the Four Great Masters of Casterwich City, Nichs was still not inferior at all. Nichs was Alicia''s pride and joy! "Dad would be the happiest man alive if he saw you like this! If he knew that by you changing your way of doing things would not stop you from being the person he wanted you to be, maybe he wouldn''t have been so harsh on you back then! Nichs, do you hate Dad?" As he caressed her hair, Nichs smiled and said, "I used to hate him! In the past, I resented everyone in the nchard family besides my precious sister. However, now, I cherish and appreciate every day that God has given me. He gave me a chance to reunite with my family and repay my parents! I''m relieved to know that you''re happy..." "You deserve happiness as well! Besides, I''ll be needing you whenever I''m in trouble!" Her entire family was indeed blessed. Before Alicia could finish her sentence, all of a sudden, a man''s voice was heard, "I''ve heard a lot about you, Mr. Nick. I never thought I''d have the honor to meet you here!"N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content. Looking up, she noticed two men who brought out their business cards as they walked towards him. She withdrew her hands and said, "You go ahead, I''ll be leaving first!" Alicia nodded her head before she turned around and left. "How are you? It''s a pleasure to meet you!" Shortly, they exchanged their business cards and shook hands with each other. Nichs then took another ss of wine before he turned around and noticed a figure dressed in white standing at one side. That little girl? As soon as his eyes fell upon the sight of Caroline, she immediately turned around and bolted away. After he met a few friends, chatted for a while, and had something to eat, Nichs then raised his head and noticed Caroline staring at him while scurrying away. At that moment, he couldn''t help but felt confused. Nichs ced down his te and took out a piece of tissue. Right as he looked up, he noticed Caroline staring at him from a corner again However, she did not avert her eyes from him that time. It felt as if she wanted to approach him, yet she couldn''t bring herself to do so. Right then, Nichs started to chuckle. What was the matter with her? Why was she staring at him? He thought. As he pondered, all of a sudden, someone patted him on the shoulder and handed him a ss of red wine. "Why does it seem like you''re absentminded?" Following his gaze, Willy did not notice anything. "It''s nothing. I was just looking around!" Willy turned around and took another ss of wine to prepare himself in telling Nichs regarding the Paradise Coffee. "I wanted to discuss it with you earlier, but I didn''t get the chance to do so!" As he looked around, Willy seemed a bit reserved. After all, he needed to look out for eavesdroppers, and it was hard to tell whether anyone had any ill intentions! "Alright, I''ll do as you say! Let''s do this some other day at a different ce!" How could Nichs stay unbothered when they were already in the midst of a battle? As a thought shed across his mind, Nichs said, "That''s right, I just remembered something! It might be useful for you!" "What is it?" "I overheard a bunch of drunk guys in a private room of the nightclub talking about something. However, I only heard parts of it, so I am not entirely sure myself. It seemed that they were researching on a rare and controlled drug. One that was extremely expensive and difficult toe by! At that time, there was a drug expert among them. He said, that the method of producing the drug with cheap chemical materials was feasible and highly profitable! At that time, he also mentioned a person who seemed to be a professor or a researcher from a university in Casterwich City. I can''t exactly recall his words, but she seems to be a rather young woman. That''s right, she had a nickname for herself, it was... ''Poison Rose''! I heard that she''s very powerful and pretty, but she''s also a little entric and isn''t an easydy to get close to. People who take advantage of her would either be burned by sulfuric acid or besieged by snakes. Besides, she is a scarydy, so most men tend to call her Poison Rose and avoid her as well! However, I heard that her drug expertise is second to none. She can solve a page full of chemical equations within two minutes, while others can''t even solve within a day..." Nichs took a sip of his red wine and continued, "I''ve only heard a brief version of it, so I''m uncertain about the details! If the paper you''ve mentioned before is rted to this then I think this woman might be of great assistance! If she has the ingredients for the Paradise Coffee and Hell Ice Liquor, she could figure out theponents and solutions to it even without the forms! Of course, these are just rumors. I can''t really guarantee that this Poison Rosedy is as capable as they''ve said!" Content belongs to "Let''s keep that as ourst resort!" All things considered, they had another ray of hope then. After clinking their wine sses, Willy said, "Hey, let''s not talk about that for today! I''m just grabbing this opportunity to tell you about it. We''ll pick this upter. For now, let''s have a toast!" Shortly, the twoughed while they changed the topic of their conversation. As soon as he sent Willy off, Nichs took his cell phone and walked over to the other side. Just as he moved, a figure in white suddenly rushed into his line of sight. He paused for a moment before he turned around and headed to the opposite side. She tailed him the entire way. Right as he turned out of the corridor, she suddenly lost sight of him. At that moment, Caroline was utterly anxious. She continuously circled around the area. Huh... Where did he go? How did he disappear out of thin air? She thought. She lifted her feet and took two steps forward before she reached the end of the corridor. Heaving a long sigh, she shrugged her shoulders while a sudden warm breath drifted through her ear. "Why are you following me?" Chapter 680 Chapter 680 "Ah!" All of a sudden, Caroline was startled, and her eyes nearly popped out of her head. She patted her chest and took two strides back. Where did hee from? As he yed with the cell phone in his hand, Nichs once again averted his eyes towards her. What a fussy little girl! He thought. The long chalk- white dress that she was in matched her fair and round face. Besides that, her snow-white skin and ruddy cheeks made it seem like she was tender and cute. At that moment, Caroline was restlessly fiddling her little hands. It felt as if she was a girl that hadn''t grown up yet! "Why are you following me?" As he repeated his words, Nichs couldn''t help but sized her up from head to toe. Shortly, he chuckled and said, "Oh, are you searching for your brother again?" She pursed her lips and lowered her head. Right then, Caroline''s face was gradually flushed. She would have used that same excuse again if Nichs had said it a secondter! Caroline puffed out her cheeks and shook her head continuously. Nichs was delighted by her cute awkwardness, it was like seeing Alicia back in her schooling days when she forgot to bring a tampon and stained her skirt. Ashamed, Caroline merely stood in front of him without uttering a single word nor followed him. It felt as if she had something to say, yet she simply winced shyly. Overjoyed, Nichs raised his hand and pinched her cheek. "What do you have in mind? Spill it! I promise I won''t tell anyone!" Caroline''s heart skipped a beat as soon as he touched her. She gradually became more nervous than she previously was. At that moment, she took a step back and said with a soft tone, "Um... Um... I wanted to say... thank you!" That day, she had been fortunate to bump into him! As she calmed down, the only thought that was shing through her mind was the scene where he saved the damsel in distress. For the past few days, Caroline even dreamed about him. She felt like she was slowly going insane. Nichs chuckled and said, "Have you been following me all this while just to tell me this?" She was indeed a little girl! Nichs caressed her head and said, "You''re wee! It''s my pleasure! Don''t worry about it, you can head back now." Soon after, he turned around and strode towards the bathroom on the other side. Meanwhile, Caroline remained still behind him while she stared at hisnguid and tall figure. At that moment, it felt as if she had forgotten how to breathe... It wasn''t long before the party came to an end. After escorting the guests out, Frederick pulled Alicia towards him and left promptly. Noticing that he wasn''t headed for the parking lot, Alicia then averted her eyes towards him and asked, "Is there anything else? Are we not going home?" "We''ll be staying at the hotel tonight!" "What?" As her eyes were wide open, Alicia couldn''t seem to understand his thoughts. Frederick turned around and helped her with her coat before he said, "This is a famous hot spring hotel. The ballroom is separated from the bedrooms and the hot spring annex is just next door! Earlier, Trevor mentioned that he booked a room here for three days. Right then, I also realized that I haven''t taken you to a hot spring before. The hot spring in this hotel is noted for its ''female hot spring pool''. I heard that it''s specially designed for women, and if you often take a soak there, not only will your skin turn silky and white, but a unique fragrance will also be effused! I brought you here to freshen up after an exhausting day! Well head home after we go to the hot spring!" "That''s great! My feet are slightly sore after an entire day in high heels!" Alicia leaned on Frederick as she subconsciously coquetted with him. Momentarily, Frederick bent down and checked her feet. "Why didn''t you tell me earlier? If I had known, I would have prepared a pair of ts for you! What''s the point of acting tough at our own cocktail party?" His eyes swept across the street, yet there were no shoe shops to be found. Frederick then picked her up and said, "I''ll carry you to the hot spring! Well find you a pair of slipperster!" Alicia wrapped her arms around his neck and grinned. "Alright!" As she was in his arms, the ambience around them was wonderful. No matter how painful it was, she still had to wear her heels. She didn''t want to humiliate Frederick, especially on this asion! The both of them continued with their conversation as they walked towards the door on the other side of the hall. Momentster, the soreness on Alicia''s feet had eased. She looked up and noticed a trace of sweat dripping from Frederick''s forehead. Right then, Alicia extended her hand and wiped it off his forehead. "Hubby, are you tired? My feet are fine now, you can put me down and let me walk for a while!" He stopped for a moment and gazed at Alicia whom he held in his arms. She was his beloved treasure that he wouldn''t dare to let go off. With a smile on his face, Frederick said, "We''re almost there. I can still bear with it!" As he lifted his legs, his pace gradually became slower. "I really ought to step up my exercises in the future. I wouldn''tst another second if I had to carry another person!" Even if Alicia was pregnant someday, he still wanted to carry her like that whenever she was tired. Deep down, it was the sweetest burden he could ever ask for! Before Alicia appeared in his life, Frederick simply worked hard just to pass the time. Yet now, his purpose of working hard was to provide her the best protection and whatever she wanted in life! "Hubby, you can do this! You''re the best!" As they were frolicking with each other, a loud noise suddenly burst out of nowhere. Looking up, they saw some people bolting out of the entrance to the hall. Besides that, were a lot of people gathered the east corridor of the hotel as well. "What''s all this fuss about?" As soon as Alicia spoke, Frederick slowly put her down and tidied her clothes. "It''s gettingte, I guess it''s either robbery or catching a cheater in bed." What else could attract so many passers-by? Subconsciously, Frederick was more inclined to thetter! For some reason, Alicia had to agree. All of a sudden, her eyes began to glow. "Hubby, let''s go take a look. Perhaps it''s just another wedding!" At that moment, Alicia''s curiosity was piqued. She immediately took his hand and headed towards the direction of themotion. "I doubt it''s anything interesting! Let''s not involve ourselves in such a matter!" Frederick wrapped his arms around her and patted her shoulderfortingly. Anything could happen in a crowded ce, he simply couldn''t bear the thought of Alicia getting hurt. All of a sudden, an unsettling thought of being caught red-handed in bed in the past shed across Alicia''s mind. Disturbed by the thought, she quickly nodded her head and said, "In that case, let''s go to the hot spring instead!" As they were talking, they headed towards the door. As soon as their feetnded on the first step of the stairs, the crowd of people immediately swarmed over to them like a nest of bees, blocking half the entrance. At the same time they heard a familiar cry. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "Mom, I''m your daughter! Why are you doing this?" Coincidentally, the both of them came to a stop at the same time. They fixed their eyes on each other before turning around. In that instant, Alicia was stunned, Was it Danica?Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. For a moment, Frederick was lost in thought. Was that them? Holding Alicia in his arms, Frederick turned around and pushed her inside while still maintaining a distance between them. Concurrently, he was still shielding her from the crowd and backing down from the stairs at the same time. In the center of the crowd, Kieran grabbed Mrs. Randolph''s wrist. The two of them seemed to have been through a big fight. Their clothes were disheveled and their hairs were in a mess. At the same time, a fresh swell of rage was growing in them. "You b*tch! How could you do this to me? Give me back my pension this instant! Do you honestly think that you can escape thew just by changing your name?" Chapter 681 Chapter 681 ? On the other side, Danica''s wails made her breathing gasp. Periodically, she moved forward and tried to break up the fight between the two of them. "Mom, it''s me, Danica! Why don''t you recognize me?" "Dad, stop this! Just calm down and speak nicely!" The current Cam was an entirely different person. She was dressed in a luxurious, modified cheongsam and a fashionable furred coat was draped over her. Her ravishing makeup, permed hair, dazzling red lips, and the glittering jewelries on her body made her seem like a nobledy. Besides that, she also held a tinum handbag which was embedded with diamonds. Even her wretchedness couldn''t mask her wealth. She waspletely unlike the elegant and frugal woman she previously was. Moreover, she looked ten years younger! The cold and ruthless expression on her face contrasted with her gentle and soft look of the past. If it weren''t for her overly familiar face and the fact that they had known each other for more than twenty years, Danica probably wouldn''t have recognized her! The recent period was miserable for she lived in straitened circumstances and was forced to attend social events with her father. It felt as if Danica had been cast out of heaven to hell. At that moment, she was utterly devastated. Ever since she was young, Danica had loved her mother, protected her, and she even gave the best things she had to her mother. Given the circumstances, how did Cam turn into a stranger in the blink of an eye? The look on Cam''s face was cold and barren as she struggled to escape Kieran''s clutches. "Are you both done yet? Let go of me!" "You b*tch! Why did you do this to me? How could you call yourself my wife? Return my money this instant! Give it back..." All of a sudden, Kieran pped her on the face and uncontrobly yanked off her ne. "Dad, what the hell are you doing?" As she shoved him aside, Danica subconsciously wanted to help her mother. Out of the blue, Cam pushed her away instead. Shortly, Cam paced forward and retrieved her ne before pping Kieran on the face. "Kieran! Your money? Aren''t you ashamed at all? The clothes you wear, the things you use, and everything in the Randolph family, which one of them truly belongs to you? If it weren''t for the Fisher family, would you still be as sessful as you are today? Don''t you know the reason behind my actions? How could I call myself your wife? Haha! Why don''t you speak for yourself? How could you call yourself my husband?" Cam yelled while she held the ne in her hand firmly. "Go on! Do your worst, you peasant! What makes you think that you can do as you please? Security! Security!" Cam raised her hand and shouted. Momentarily, two men dressed in security uniforms rushed over. "Are you both blind? I''ve spent a fortune to stay in your hotel, yet you''re allowing some stranger to bully me?" She roared in an imposing manner. At that moment, the security guards were frightened as well. In an instant, they immediately separated the three people. "Cam! You wicked woman!" Kieran shrieked as anger thrummed through his veins. Danica was in a dilemma as her eyes fell upon the sight of both her parents. Noticing that her father was pushed back, she subconsciously ran over and helped him up. "Dad!" She howled. Fuming with anger, Kieran shoved Danica aside and yelled, "You''re also a peasant, exactly like yourN?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content. evil mother!" Right then, Danica staggered for a moment before she fell to the ground with tears rolling down from her eyes. All of a sudden, Cam''sughter suddenly erupted, "Haha!" Her loudughter lingered in the air for a long time, but there was also a trace of mncholy within it. As it came to an end, tears welled up in Cam''s eyes as well. She tidied her hair and slowly walked over to Kieran with her eyes filled with hatred. "You''re right, Kieran! Do you know this sc*mp is whose daughter?" Her low voice carried an aura that was as cold as hell. From the corner her eyes, she nced over to Danica who was expressionless before averting her eyes towards Kieran who was clearly stunned. "Aren''t you curious about the reason behind my actions? Did you not ask me about the reason I abandoned my own daughter?" As she spoke, Cam turned her head towards Danica for a moment before she continued, "It''s all because I hate you! It''s to wreak vengeance upon you! This b*tch here isn''t our child at all!" In that instant, her words were like a knife that was driven into Danica''s heart. She immediately stood up and said, "Mom, what are you saying?" "Don''t call me your mom! You''re not my daughter at all! My daughter was murdered by this ungrateful b*stard twenty-six years ago before she was even born! You''re simply the child of his first love!" Turning around, Cam red at Kieran with her flushed cheeks. "You never expected that, did you? The child that you and your lover lost has always been by your side. In fact, you have always misused and despised her! Kieran, how could you have the nerve to question my loyalty? Just ask yourself, have you ever done anything right by me for a single day in the past thirty years? Back then, why did you marry me? Did you actually love me? Where were you when I was pregnant? Did you know that I lost my child? I was a ve for the Randolph family. I worked countless days and nights for them while you simply locked yourself up in the study room every day, and for what?" As she recalled the past, Cam was shrouded in a cloud of hatred. "You were plotting to attain the Fisher family''s fortune and you were flirting with your lover! You were obviously scheming to usurp everything from the Fisher family to strengthen the Randolph family and to grow old with your lover! Kieran, have I ever mistreated you? As a woman, I dedicated my entire body and soul to you! My youth, my virginity, and even the riches of my family! I served you meals every day, but did you ever show me any gratitude in return? After so many years, why didn''t you divorce me? Was it because you loved me? Or, was it because of this b*tch whom you thought is my daughter?" At that moment, Cam pointed towards Danica as she burst into tears and shook her head continuously. "It''s neither of them! You merely stayed because of the money my father had saved up before he died! You pretended to be humble and virtuous in front of my dad. What was that for? It was solely to gain the Fisher family''s entire wealth! If thepany did not face any crisis; If you didn''t need the connections of the upper-ss society and if the 10 million dors insurance hadn''t tempted you when my dad left, would you still be grateful for all the trouble I''ve gone through for the Randolph family? I''ve been working strenuously for more than 20 years, yet I received nothing in return apart from your awful remarks!" Cam sneered as she wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes. "You honestly did not expect this, did you? A simple housewife who has always been obedient to you, would finally stab you in the back! Did you genuinely think that I''ve been clueless for the past 20 years? Why do you think chose not to divorce you and was willing to work for the Randolph family instead? It''s solely because theeded money! I wanted to reim everything that was rightfully my father''s! My parents were inclined to support you because they thought you were important to me and that you treated me well! When they were alive, I chose not to leave because I didn''t want them to be sad, and I was also afraid that they would be upset because of my choice. However, I truly did not expect that my father would prepare such a great deal of money just to protect my marriage after he passed on. He wanted me to have someone that I could rely on for the rest of my life, but he had no idea that his confidant''s son was unlike his confidant at all. He was a wolf in sheep''s clothing, a hypocritical and selfish b*stard!" Chapter 682 Chapter 682 ? As she closed her eyes, Cam once again shed tears of regret for her sad life. "Kieran, have you ever cared for someone else apart from your lover and money? Let me tell you! From the moment I lost my child, I''ve never loved you again! In fact, I didn''t have heavy bleeding, and I was not barren. It''s just that I didn''t want to bear a b*stard''s child! Why have I been bearing the humiliation? Why didn''t I leave you? It was obviously for the sake of the money! I already know that the Randolph family was just a bunch of idle people who would use up their fortune. They even robbed Peter to pay Paul just to maintain their glory on their appearances!" Cam said. As she touched the huge diamond ring on her hand, Cam showed a relieved smile and said. "Why should I leave the Randolph family? No matter how depraved I am, at least I always eat well, am well-dressed, have servants to serve me, and have money to spend. I could even frequently use the money you earned! Oh, by the way, I forgot to tell you! I''ve always had two ID cards. Frieda Leinster is a totally legal name! In fact, over the past ten years, I need to be grateful to you for having an affair with your lover and desperately bringing back so much money just to maintain the glory of your family! If it wasn''t for your money or for your acts of cheating back then, how would I have met my current husband? Why would I exchange a dead child with your mistress'' newborn child and hide the truth that I was having a miscarriage? Why did I even bring your own daughter back to you? Kieran, I bet you didn''t expect this! The first child that you and your lover havelost was actually with you all along. She was used and was hurt by you over and over again! This is your retribution! I''m d that my daughter didn''te to this world. Otherwise, she would suffer the same fate as this b*tch!" She added. Cam continued as sheughed again. "Thank you so much for your ruthlessness and for turning me into a cold-blooded person! Why was I kind to Danica? It was because I felt guilty! I am more humane than you are! Even if she isn''t my biological child, I still raised her as my own! Do you think that you were cruel to my children? In fact, you''re cruel to yourself! You should tell your lover that she won''t have to worry about having a nightmare anymore! You don''t have to stay separated from each other for the pain of the lost child. She''s not only alive but also living happily and well, right in front of you! Kieran, you used your entire life to scheme against me and the Fisher family. Have you ever thought that I would scheme against you by using my entire life? Finally, God has opened his eyes. The Randolph family has fallen. Frederick also has high standards. He would look down on the both of you for exploiting love for the sake of 50 million dors! Your dream of living a luxury life has shattered!" She continued. "Kieran, you''ve been scheming against others with your lover your entire life. How many people did you scheme against and take advantage of? What do you get in the end? Was it money, children, family love, rtionship, or did you dig your own grave? I wonder if your lover will end up better than you? Nheless, I have all of it. I have tens of millions worth of properties. I have a loving husband who is a doctor and a good ten-year-old son. We''ve already registered and married! I''m very happy. This was all thanks to you. I have to thank you for your indifference towards me, enabling me to form a new family right under your nose. I also have to thank you for helping me in raising my husband and son for ten years! Over the past ten years, I didn''t feel aggrieved at all because they have been with me! Why do you think I like ying cards? Why do I often go grocery shopping, cook food, and do beauty treatment? Did you think that I was doing it for you? In your dreams! I''m just wasting my breath if I talk to people like you! You''re an ungrateful b*stard! Both of you were seeking money and you both are human as well. He is not that capable. Although his sry is less than 50,000 dors, he still spends more than 40,000 dors on me and his son. He has never asked me for a penny! He''s not as good-looking as you, and he doesn''t have the ability that you have! However, he will cook and do anything for me. Meeting him made me realize that I was still a woman..." Cam said. Cam turned around with a smile as she stretched the clothes on her body. Almost everyone behind her was stunned. Kieran staggered forward and grasped her wrist in anger. "You... you vicious woman!" Cam sneered and said as she swung her hand. "A vicious woman? Am I as vicious as you? Kieran, do you think that I''ve never loved you? Do you think that I didn''t want to live a good life with you? Do you think that I didn''t want to be a good wife and a good mother? When you cared about other woman''s morning sickness and care about her well-being, do you even remember that there was a pregnant woman and a wife in your family that you needed to take care of? Where were you when I had my miscarriage? Where were you when I screamed on the top of my lungs and almost died? What were you doing when I was giving birth and during my confinement? You were busy apanying your lover to get conceived, to give birth, to do her confinement, and being heartbroken for the child you lost! Did my heart just suddenly turn vicious and cold?" Cam rebutted. She patted her chest and said angrily, "No! It was gradually frozen off by you!" She waved her hand and pointed in Danica''s direction. "Look at your daughter. What does she look like now? Does she look like a noble princess as a result of your stupid fatherly love? She''s even worse than an animal! She''s just a tool for your glory and wealth! Kieran, you should ask yourself. If you knew that she was the child of you and that woman, would you ask her to give up her love for 50 million dors? Would you scold her when she was cheated for her money and chastity? Would you still let her use her body to entertain men for money? Did you think she''s a fairy or a cash cow? Or are you thinking that men are just fools? You are so indifferent to her. Isn''t it because she''s not your beloved woman''s daughter?" Cam cried. "Kieran, you don''t know how d I am that my child didn''te to this world when I look at her being in pain every day! Birds of the same feather flock together. She''s just like you! She''s shortsighted with eyes only for money! She''s really your kin If she hadn''t had the same vanity as you in her bones, she wouldn''t have given up her rtionship with Frederick. She wouldn''t have left her lover that had a promising future for the sake of money and an illusory promise. With her attitude being like this, do you still expect her to marry into a wealthier family? If she hadn''t been as shameless as you and had some dignity, would she want to be like a boomerang? Would she want to be a mistress despite his marital status? Kieran, this is the child your lover gave birth to. They have the same blood flowing in their veins and they''re both sl*ts!" She yelled. As she was screaming, Cam was fearless and showed no mercy. "Even dogs are better than her. I''ve taught her so many things for so many years but she hasn''t learned anything good from me! She''s just like that b*tch you love! Kieran, are you saying that I''m vicious? Aren''t you vicious? Even a vicious tiger wouldn''t eat its cubs. However, you even used my child! You wouldn''t expect that thest thing you used and destroyed was actually the child you love and feel most guilty about! You caused all of these, and this is your retribution. Who are you to me me? I''m just taking back my father''s belongings! Don''t forget, it''s not only a pension but also an insurance for our marriage. You never yed your part in this marriage. How can you be qualified to enjoy this right?" She questioned him. Content belongs toExclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org. Chapter 683 Chapter 683 ? "I just don''t understand how you have the audacity to say that. Back then, you married me because of the crisis facing the Randolph family and you want to be connected with the Fisher family through our marriage. For so many years, you relied on the Fisher family and used our resources as if it''s yours. You''ve destroyed the entire Fisher family! Kieran, do you still remember how you begged my father and knelt before him back then? Our family treated you as a member of it. My father had entrusted his money and his beloved daughter to you. However, how did you treat me? If such arge sum of money didn''t exist, will you still love me, or would you hold onto our marriage for the sake of this daughter? You won''t! You would''ve dumped me in the Pacific Ocean a long time ago! I''ve long seen through you! You didn''t show me any kindness unless you need my help! Do you think that I''ll bear hardships with you after the Randolph Group has gone bankrupt because I''m in love with you?" Cam said. As she recalled the past, Cam couldn''t help butughed out loud. "You''ve been moved, haven''t you? When you''re left with nothing, you thought your wife is willing to stay by your side? In your dreams! I''m just waiting for the validity of this insurance policy to pass. I''ve been waiting all along for this opportunity! For the past twenty years or so, there''s not a day where I never hated you. I went to church, visited psychiatrists, and even became a vegetarian while praying to God. It''s not that I''ve never hesitated! Instead, you always disappointed me! After so many years, that b*tch is still the only one in your heart! I don''t know how good or how beautiful she is! I don''t care if I''m inferior to her and couldn''t get your love. However, since you don''t love me, why do you still want to be with me? Why do you still covet the wealth and power of the Fisher family? Kieran, you''ve ruined my life!" She cursed. Cam gritted her teeth in anger. The fierce expression on her face gradually calmed down. "Do you know how much I hated you and how happy I was at the same time, every time I see you treated Danica coldly? Do you think that the world revolves around you? Do you think that I''ll really believe everything you say and know nothing about the truth? Don''t look down on your wife! I''m not saying it for the sake of showing you some respect! I have money and could''ve swapped her child back then. I could''ve even made her disappear from this world forever! Yet, I didn''t do that. I''m also a mother who has lost her child. She''s also a woman. Although I hate her, I hate you more. People like you don''t deserve me getting my hands stained with blood! Although life is very tiring, I''ve always remembered what my father said when he died. He hoped that I''ll live well, even if it is very tiring! Later, I''ve figured it out in my mind. In fact, you don''t love her that much! You love money more than her. Otherwise, you wouldn''t have given up on her and married me for money. You don''t care about me. Well, I''m the same as well! I don''t care about such a poor woman either. It doesn''t matter to me if she is dead or alive. If you want to make a fuss, I''m willing to sit back and enjoy the scene. This is karma and your child is paying the price for you!" She added. Kieran''s face suddenly turned pale as he was so livid. His hands trembled for a long time and he couldn''t utter aplete sentence. "You, you..." He murmured. "Are you going to call me a wicked woman again? Kieran, how can anyone be more vicious than you? Even if she wasn''t my biological child, I''ve been nurturing her as my own for more than 20 years! I have no guilt! If you treated her well, how could she have ended up like this? I have countless opportunities to speak out but chose to restrain myself! It was because of what you did. The person you tortured was my child in nature. I''m very d that she died in less than three months. I''m d that she didn''te to this world and didn''t have a cold-blooded father like you. I''m just transferring what you would do to my child to your lover''s child! You only cared about the bitterness your lover suffered during her pregnancy and when she was in pain. Did you know that I had the same experience? However, she was happier than me! She had someone to apany her and someone to care for her! My rightful husband didn''t know what I was going through during those seven months! I felt guilty for my baby and I was grateful for my baby at the same time. If it wasn''t because of me not knowing how to open up to you regarding my miscarriage back then, and having hesitated so many times whether to go to the study to look for you, I wouldn''t have known about your nasty and dirty deeds! Did you think that I lived in a hospital for a month only because I experienced symptoms of a miscarriage? It was because of you! It was also at that time that youpletely changed me! I never thought of hiding it from you. It was you who destroyed the Miss Fisher of the Fisher family who was virtuous and prioritized her husband. You turned me into a devil just like you! Today, you''ll reap what you have sown. What I hate is that I''ve sacrificed the best time of my life for a scumbag like you..." Cam continued. As she closed her eyes, Cam couldn''t help but burst into tears. Danica, who was crying loudly on the other side had already copsed on the floor. "Do you want to sue me? Do as you please! By the way, I''ve forgotten to mention that Kieran and Cam had divorced on the second day after I imed the insurance money. Didn''t you remember when I asked you to sign several plenipotentiary agreements when I took the insurance money? Among them was a divorce agreement! All the procedures were legal! I don''t mind you suing me under any name! Kieran, I''ve prepared for ten years for this day. I have enough evidence to make sure that you wouldn''t get a penny after our divorce!" Cam yelled. Cam shook her coat and her face was full of confidence as she spoke. All of a sudden, they heard a male voice that sounded anxious. "Frieda, what happened to you?"All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. A middle-aged man then ran up in a hurry. The man was neatly dressed in a casual suit and he seemed like a kind person. He walked towards Cam and helped her tidy up her hair. He then looked at Cam and said. "You didn''te, and I thought something had happened to you! Let''s go. Lawyer rk is still waiting for us. Let''s finish the job and go home!" The man said. He pulled her as they walked aside. He obviously cared a lot about Cam. He kept tidying up her clothes and helped her carried the bag along the way. "I was afraid that you''ll be worried. So, I tried to rush over as quickly as I can. However, you still came! I can handle it by myself and I''ll finish it soon!" She took the man''s arm with a smile on her face. Cam seemed to have returned to the virtuous and gentle woman, from the past. "I want to stay with you. If something happens, we can take care of each other. When you''re not there, our son and I can''t eat or sleep well..." Cam said. "I''ve told you to properly learn how to cook. How can I put my mind at ease if you''re acting like this? Don''t worry, it''s just an ordinary medical misconduct and I''m coating with the investigation!" The said. UMS Both of them walked away slowly. The view from the back of the couple leaning against each other was full of pure love and happiness. There was a burst of whisper behind them. Danica was choked with sobs. Kieran''s face was livid. He held his chest and didn''t move for a long time. All of a sudden, there was a loud bang and the entire world seemed to be still for two seconds. Chapter 684 Chapter 684 Was that... It was as if her nerves had copsed. Alicia paused for two seconds. Was that gunshots? She suddenly shivered and remembered something. She raised her hand and instinctively touched Frederick. "Honey..." She said. She carefully examined him from top to bottom. "Hubby, are you alright? You''re not hurt, are you?" She asked. She examined his back and then she checked on his face again! He suddenly came to his senses and grabbed her small hand. He held her in his arms with his other hand. He couldn''t hide the happiness and smile on his face. A scream suddenly came from the site before he could even speak. "Ah..." Someone shouted. Everyone instantly fled helter-skelter. The scene was chaotic. "Blood! Someone was killed!" Someone yelled. "Run!" Another person was panicked. "Somebody call the police!" The third person screamed. Frederick subconsciously held Alicia in his arms and hugged her sideways as they hid behind the pirs on the other side. He looked over only to see Kieran slowly falling. At that time, Danica was knocked to the ground. Her hair was disheveled and her eyes were filled with tears. She was in a tight corner. Frederick was filled with disbelief and subconsciously wanted to go over and take a look. Who would want his life now that he had gone bankrupt? He thought to himself. However, as soon as he moved, Alicia instinctively wrapped her arms around his waist and looked up at him. There was a hint of unpleasant look in her eyes. She was very sympathetic to what happened to Danica! She was also very pathetic! However, at that moment, even though it was just sympathy, she didn''t want him to help her! Women''s wretchedness could easily arouse the heroic spirit in men''s souls! She didn''t want to take even the slightest risk! She had to take care of the one she loved! She pulled him hard and spoke softly, "Call the police and ambnce!" Wasn''t that another way of helping her as well? He could immediately hear something wrong with her tone. He turned around and once again pushed her back to the safe hiding spot. "Don''te out!" Frederick warned. Things weren''t that simple! Upon looking at the mess below, Frederick immediately stopped his thoughts of wanting to probe. He rubbed her hair and said, "You must be thinking too much! I know who''s good and who''s bad. I''m not blind. Will I be stupid for the second time?" If it weren''t for what happened that day, he wouldn''t have known the truth. It turned out that she left him for 50 million dors back then. At that time, she even stole an important contract from him and left without saying anything! All that time, he hadn''t figured out the reason at all! At that moment, Frederick was suddenly enlightened. No wonder she left without saying anything. She was nning to take off with something! He thought to himself. Presumably, money to her back then was still tempting! However, she might be a little reluctant to break up with her for they had been together for so many years. Perhaps she always had the idea of killing two birds with one stone. Back then, if she said that she didn''t love him and broke up with him, he might even let go of it no matter if she epted the money behind his back or not! However, her choice waspletely different. She understood him very well. If she left without saying anything, he would be obsessed with an answer and wouldn''t easily let go of her. She also took off with something. Whether it was a blow to him or not, he would be obsessed with her for some time and once again be more determined to look for her or wait for her. Things turned out to happen just like what she had nned. In the past few years, he had been obsessed with this question over the past several years! He could ept the fact that the woman didn''t love him. However, he couldn''t ept his woman left for no reason! However, he didn''t expect that her difficulties weren''t because of her getting raped or getting ill. However, it was because of the money that she didn''tck! At that moment, without the help from Clements family, he really couldn''t afford 50 million dors! At that time, Frederick was also d that he had met a woman who was more worthy of his love. He was d that he didn''t have any deeper involvement with such a twisted family. Whenpared to Alicia''s parents, Danica''s parents couldn''t even be called human! However, there were indeed a lot of wacko parents in this world! Frederick tightly hugged Alicia and lowered his head tond a deep kiss on her forehead. "We no longer have anything to do with each other. To me, there''s no one else that is more important than you!" He said. What he cared about was the gun! They were in Casterwich City. How could there be two shooting cases happening near him? It was a major issue as guns were not allowed in the locality! She had fallen into his arms thest time she was shot. Till then, he still couldn''t find out what had happened as everything seemed to suddenly disappear. That time, it was another shooting incident. Could there be any clues? Kieran? Was it an ident? Was he a random target? Or, was he the target all along? He couldn''t allow such an indefinite bomb to exist. He couldn''t let such a fatal danger to affect her. He couldn''t risk her being hurt... He kept Alicia protected in the most secured space until he heard the siren and the sound of the ambnce. Only when most of the surrounding crowd had dispersed did he slowly pull her out. "What a buzzkill. We''d better not get ourselves involved in this mess. Let''s go home early! I''ll bring you here some other day!" Frederick said. "Alright..." Alicia said. As soon as they walked down the steps, they looked up and realized that Danica was standing opposite them. The three of them unconsciously stopped. Upon looking at the tender and sweet pair from a distance, tears welled up in Danica''s eyes once more. Without saying a word, he looked away and exchanged a nce with Alicia. Frederick then carefully embraced her, turned sideways, and then strode away. As soon as they returned to the entrance of the banquet hall, Trevor and Victoria, who had just sent off the guests had also happened toe out. Trevor looked around and frowned a little. "What''s the matter?" He asked. Frederick shook his head and said, "Don''t go there. It''s better to go home!" It was such a happy day. It was not good to run into such incident after all! With a nce, Trevor immediately understood it! After the four of them chatted for a while, Frederick and Alicia got into the car. At that moment, someone came over to strike up a conversation with them. As such, Trevorand Victoria stayed a little longer. Victoria then said upon realizing that the both of them were talking about what seemed to be a quite important project rted to work. "Both of you can continue. I''ll go and take a walk!" Victoria said. As she spoke, she pointed in the direction of the exit of the courtyard. Trevor nodded and said, "Don''t go too far!" The bumpy and barely satisfactory wedding was finally over. Upon looking at the distant night sky, Victoria thought about the process where she had changed from a carefree girl to a married woman. Everything seemed to have happened in the blink of an eye.N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content. Victoria was in a trance, but it felt slightly different. Content belongs to What was prepared turned out to be unexpectedly good! As Victoria walked and came to her senses, she realized that she had arrived at the outer doorway. As soon as she stopped, a ck figure suddenly jumped out. Anthony? Why was he there? Victoria instantly frowned and turned around. When she was about to go back, a decadent and hoarse voice sounded. "Do you really hate me so much that you don''t even want to see me?" He said. "Kimmy, I''ve reflected on myself! You still care about me in your heart, don''t you?" He continued. She thought that she couldn''t hide from him for the rest of her life. She slowly turned back and said coldly, "I''m just afraid that my husband will misunderstand..." She raised her hand and showed him the ring that was on it. "You should know that I''m a person of principle! When I''m married, no matter I love him or not, I''ll only care... about my husband! Don''t approach me ever again!" Victoria warned him. What was the point of the entanglement? She was tired! The rtionship between the three of them was getting tooplicated! "Kimmy, I owe you an exnation! It''s not that don''t care about you and I never thought about sacrificing you! The woman that day is not an irrelevant stranger, but my half-sister of the same father! Between life and innocence..." Anthony exined. Chapter 685 Chapter 685 ? C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org He was hesitating! In that situation, Trevor was cruel even to those innocent people. If they caught Amelia, he was afraid that she would die a horrible death! At that moment, his entire mind was in a mess. He wasn''t that thoughtful and didn''t have time to consider the consequences. As such, he could only go for the better one between the two. Upon closing his eyes, Anthony''s face was full of pain. Regardless if it was a right or wrong choice, it would still be the most painful thing in the world! Although Victoria didn''t want to further dwell on the matter, she was still surprised when she suddenly heard of that at that moment. "Sister?" As such, was this the real reason as to why he clenched his teeth and was torn at that time? A half-sister with the same father. Was she an illegitimate daughter or...? As soon as the doubt had grown in her mind, she heard a pensive exnation in the next moment. "Maybe she doesn''t know! In fact, she is the child that was born when my father had an affair! My father was in poor health and he has always felt guilty about this. He secretly looked for her and wanted to give them some money. She became an orphan at a young age and had undergone a lot of hardship. In junior high school, she was bullied by an older hooligan. Her life had been very difficult back then. I can still remember the first time when I found her inside the dpidated house. She was so skinny and weak while her lower body was covered with blood. Someone even left 50 dors on the ground! Her entire life was ruined just for those 50 dors..." As he clenched his fist, Anthony swallowed his saliva and said. "However, she eventually still picked it up! From then on, I vowed to protect her from being bullied! No one knew our rtionship and even she didn''t know about it! This was the biggest scandal in the Clements family. My mother didn''t even know..." He continued. In fact, it was thepensatory mentality that his father had instilled in him since he was a child, causing him to subconsciously wanting topensate her on behalf of his father. That kind of thought had been deeply rooted in his soul and even unconsciously put her in the back of his mind on that day. It was obviously very difficult for him to be open about these matters. It was probably because he was afraid of ruining his father''s reputation! Victoria instantly fell silent. When taking the matter on its merits and putting herself in his shoe, she might not necessarily be able to handle it better than him. However, she was involved in it and became a victim. Victoria felt very wronged as her life was also ruined! His sister was indeed pathetic. However, wasn''t it the same for her as well? She couldn''t be magnanimous, let alone be forgiving. "If you''re here to tell me this, then I got it! You can leave now!" She demanded. "Kimmy, I''ve only proposed to one woman! The hardships, frustrations, and temporary separation won''t stop the power of true love! Just like this ring, even if its glory wears off, it won''t disappear. I believe that one day, you''ll return to my side! I''ll always wait for you! The things that are made for you will always be yours!" Anthony said. During the conversation, Anthony had taken out the diamond ring that he once used to propose to her and took a step forward. As he was about to put it into her hand, a sudden force came in from between them. The next second, Victoria was dragged away, and he was also being pushed away. Trevor squinted his threatening eyes and showed a cold expression on his face. "You seem to have ignored my words! Get him out of here!" Trevor yelled. Before they could evene to their senses, a few men dressed in ck clothes jumped out suddenly, after hearing the order. Anthony was forcefully dragged away to the other side. As they were dragging Anthony, they also gave him a few punches and kicks. "Ah..." Anthony groaned. Victoria was shocked and instinctively turned towards the side. However, she was pulled back by Trevor as his face darkened in an instant. She was frightened by the scene and tightly gripped his clothes. She was flustered at the same time. "Don''t do this. Don''t hurt him!" Victoria begged. Upon holding her chin, Trevor said in a cold voice, "What''s wrong? Do you care a lot about him?" Did she want to be by his side? When she suddenly came to her senses, Victoria shook her head and said, "No! I just don''t want you to hurt anyone and make things worse!" No matter who it was, that was not what she wanted to see! "Can you stop using such a barbaric way to solve problems? Today is a day of great joy..." Victoria said. He wasn''t afraid that his actions afraid l would bring misfortune to their marriage! All of a sudden, Victoria thought of thest time when Anthony proposed to her. That day was also a day of joy as wellb However, as he proposed, he still... How could this man care about such things? As her eyes fell on the distance, the worry on her face couldn''t be concealed. Trevor was a savage! Trevor tightly sped her waist as he was indifferent about what was happening. Don''t you think that the simpler, the method is, the more effective it will be? Some people just don''t understand humannguage! It''s him who doesn''t know the rules!" Trevor sneered. He had warned him more than once. It wasn''t that he didn''t give him a chance at all. He was asking for it! His men had their principles in doing things! Upon raising his hand, he once again pinched on her chin. "Are you afraid that I''ll kill him? Vicky, don''t forget you''re mine now! The look in your eyes will only make me want to get him killed faster! I don''t like it! He threatened. The person she should care about was him! Victoria looked away after pping his hand away. "There are too many things that you don''t like! It''s just an instinctive reaction. You knew that we had a past!" She said. How could he be so hypercritical and mean? He was hurting her! "Well, none of you are easy to deal with. You''re just making me unhappy!" Trevor yelled. As he was muttering, Victoria rubbed her delicate chin, but she subconsciously wanted to look at it again. That time, he cupped half her cheek in his hands. "It''s time to be happy!" He said. That day was one of the most important days of his life! "We should go home!" A gentle voice came to her ears. Victoria''s heart seemed to have been suddenly heavily knocked by something. Were they going home? Home? Such a warm voice on such a windy night! Those words were pleasant to the ears! Seeing that she was still a little stunned, Trevor raised his hand and pinched her cheek. "That''s enough! Such a person isn''t worthy of me getting my hands dirty!" He said. He turned around and toyed with her delicate little hand. Trevor unconsciously stroked the ring on her finger a few times. How many men were scrambling to make her theirs? Was there anything that he couldn''t afford? At that point, the limousine slowly drove over. Trevor bent over and opened the door. "Let''s go!" He said. "Okay..." Victoriaplied. Both of them soon left after that. When looking through the rearview mirror of the car, Victoria seemed to vaguely see a staggering figure chasing after them. However, she could only secretly sigh in her heart... Once again, she stepped into the mansion of the Clements family. As she paced on his turf, Victoria seemed to have a different feeling. She was previously forcibly "invited" to the mansion by him! While she was lost in thought, she suddenly took an infirm step. Victoria instinctively hooked her arm around Trevor''s neck. "Ah! That scared me!" She screamed. She couldn''t help but raised her hand and pounded on him twice. Trevor stole a sweet kiss on her cheek as he enjoyed having her beauty and tenderness in his arms. "Happy marriage! I''m carrying the bride into the house now!" He cheered on. It was the sweet night after the wedding! She was instantly amused by Trevor, causing her to overlook all sorts of strange stares that were casted onto her. Victoria then buried her head under his neck... Chapter 686 Chapter 686 ? Regardless of what had happened on that day, it was a very special experience in life for both of them. They were certain that it might be the only time in their lives. Upon seeing that, the servants who wanted toe forward to serve them slowly retreated after being stunned for a short while. That was another reason as to why Trevor had done that! Victoria didn''t know that Trevor had discreetly helped her to set up her position as Mrs. Clements in the mansion. Trevor walked slowly but steadily, one step at a time. Victoria felt a strange warmth and enjoyment as she nestled in front of him. It was as if she was being protected by a warm armor. It made her feel iparably safe and at a peace of mind. He carried her all the way upstairs to the bedroom. Trevor carefully put her down. However, his hands that were around her body couldn''t seem to hold back its desire. He bowed his head and kissed her twice on the lips as he said. "Go take a bath! Tonight, I want a beautiful and obedient woman. Don''t refuse me!" He demanded. Her heart was instantly pounding at a quick rate. At that time, there was a knock at the door. "Master Trevor..." Trevor let go of her and went out of the room. She then saw Levi muttering to him as both of them appeared to be heading downstairs. Knowing what she was going to face, Victoria didn''t let herself be so dramatic. She took a deep breath, briefly looked around, and walked to the wardrobe on the side. She opened the wardrobe and saw all kinds of beautiful female clothing hanging neatly in order. The tags on the clothes were still there while there were a few men''s clothing on the other side. Victoria''s hand unconsciously touched on a ck suit. Just by looking at the suit, it was as if she could feel his broad and strong body. It was strange that she didn''t feel abrupt about it! After closing the door on one side, Victoria turned to the other side and chose a red silk nightdress. It was a spaghetti strap dress and wasn''t very revealing. She pulled it down and went into the bathroom. Shefortably took a bath as she felt tired. She couldn''t help but gasped at the thought of the night that was going to unfold. She didn''t know how long she had been soaking in the bath for. However, she felt that her skin was a little wrinkled. As such, she got up and went to take a shower. She took a shower over and over again and felt that she still wasn''t clean enough. She just applied the shower gel again and again. At that time, Trevor received another phone call from Selena as he was handling the gifts. He couldn''t help but began to feel a little annoyed in the study. "Nana, stop messing around! Do you know what day today is?" He said. There was no way he was going to see her anytime soon! "Trevor, you''ve never talked to me in such a tone..." The voice on the other end of the phone was slightly sad. Trevor was also silent for a moment. "And you''ve never been so ignorant!" She called him several times a day. Moreover, it was on the day that he was busy as hell! Momentarily after, her voice sounded weaker, and there were a faint cough and a crying tone. "Ahem, I don''t know what happened to me. I''m really not feeling well! Trevor, are you getting married just to give Auntie an exnation or... have you actually also fallen in love with her? Will you touch her?" She said. Right before Trevor could answer, she muttered to herself again. "You definitely will! Isn''t this the purpose of your marriage? You''ve changed..." She continued. He could have his own child now! Wasn''t the main purpose of marriage to continue the family bloodline? Why? Why were they close rtives? Even if she didn''t seek to be his righteous wife in this life, he still refused to proceed any further with her in their rtionship, not even when the concern of having a child was not a worry to them. Then, it became even more hopeless! The disappointment and hurt between her words couldn''t be concealed. Once again, Trevor was overwhelmed by the pressure. It was a mistake. He knew it, but he still cared about it all the time! His fist was weak and he clenched it several times. He suddenly realized that it was time to cut the tie! If it weren''t for her sudden strange illness and if it weren''t for Liana. T betrayal, perhaps they would''ve gone their separate ways adong time ago and wouldn''t be entangled as they were then! Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org They were in a romantic and happy rtionship. It was short and at the same time, immenselyplicated! Although he had a different kind of affection for Selena, he still had morality and ethics instilled in him. She alone was obviously insufficient for him to go against the whole world! Perhaps it was really a good opportunity to bring these two people, who had gone astray, back to the right path in life! "However, I really don''t like you touching her. I''m jealous of her..." She said. She sounded coquettish, and Trevor closed his eyes. All of a sudden, he felt a little ufortable and said, "She is your cousin-inw! Nana, I''m married. Don''t say such things anymore!" Being frightened by his cold and stern tone, she became silent for a short while! "I''ll stay in Casterwich City and will never go out again during the year-end period! If you''re not feeling well, then call the doctor! If you really need it, I''ll ask Holger to go there!" Trevor yelled. After saying a few more words, Trevor hung up the phone and decided to turn it off. Feeling a little agitated, he took a cold shower in the study and changed his clothes before returning to his room. When he entered the door, he saw that the big room was still empty and the faint sound of running water came from the bathroom. He then walked towards the small bar in the corner and took a bottle of red wine from the wine cab. Content belongs to After a moment of absent-mindedness, he came back to his senses. Seeing that someone hadn''te out yet, he looked at the clock on the wall. As Trevor frowned, he got up and walked towards the bathroom. How long was she going to stay in there? Was she trying to hide until dawn? Trevor said as he knocked on the door. "Vicky? Are you done peeling your skin? It''s time toe out!" In the bathroom, she was tugging her sleepwear that was very revealing. Victoria was almost done as she said, "Okay, okay! Right away..." Why was this sleepwear so short? If she lengthened the straps, she was going to get a nip slip! She wouldn''t have picked this red dress if she''d known about this! She turned around a few times in front of the mirror. She picked up the bathrobe and put it back down. "We''re already married. Why should I be so pretentious?" She thought to herself. She took theb and tidied up her hair as she gritted her teeth. Her hair was slightly puffy as the hair at the front and back were loosely tied. After agitating for a while, Victoria walked out without saying a word. He heard the sound of the door opening as soon as he raised his ss. Trevor subconsciously looked over and couldn''t helpughing out loud. "Haha..." She was wrapping herself in a long and thick nightgown as she walked in a clumsy and awkward manner. Her hair was still messy, and she looked like an unshed nymph. Seeing all this, Trevor narrowed his eyes. ??? The moment when she opened the door, she couldn''t help but ran back to the bathroom to put on a bathrobe? However, she was in a hurry and mistakenly took a male''s bathrobe which was obviously longer. At that moment, she was like a sloppy child who had mischievously put on adult clothes. "Come here!" Trevor demanded. As he reached out his hand, Trevor chuckled, and even his body slightly trembled.C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org Chapter 687 Chapter 687 At that moment, Victoria was holding onto her clothes. She was obviously thrown into confusion. She grabbed the twoces and wanted to twine them twice. However, thece wasn''t long enough. Therefore, as she walked, the clothes were loose from time to time as she tried to tug and pull them. Trevor was deeply delighted as he couldn''t helpughing. With she was one step away from him, he stretched out his hand and pulled her to his side. He raised his hand and helped her pull out the hair that was covering her small face. What a cute girl! The bathrobe was just like a quilt as it covered her. She wrapped herself up like a little fur ball. One of her hands was holding onto thece. Her cheeks were red and her forehead seemed to be sweating. Trevor subconsciously tugged at her wrinkled bathrobe at her waist. "This isn''t how you wear it!" Trevor said. As soon as he touched her, Victoria subconsciously took a small step back and tightly pulled her clothes in her direction. She was very embarrassed. Upon seeing her, Trevor thought that she wasn''t wearing any clothes underneath, causing her to fidget with fear. He didn''t force her but raised his hand and poured her a ss of wine. "Isn''t it hot?" He asked. The temperature in the room was already quite warm. Nheless, she still wrapped herself up in such a thick bathrobe and tightly covered herself. Victoria looked up and quickly shook her head. She then unconsciously lowered her head once more. Her heart was thumping wildly. She stared at the cute fluffy slippers on her feet as she squeezed her toes together. Strictly speaking, it was the first time she ever felt so insecure about being in a room with a man! It was especially true when she saw the jubtion in this room. She was embarrassed and scared as she felt naked in addition to the confusion she had about her future.C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org From a distance, he could sense her tension, even more so was that she then had a fearful face of being forced upon by him. Trevor gently swirled the wine ss in his hand. He seemed to be ying with his cell phone as he turned on the air conditioner at home to further increase the temperature. "Vicky, it seems that the both of us have yet to have a cross-cupped wine. Let''s make a toast together. Come, have a drink with me!" Trevor said. Trevor''s voice was calm and gentle as he pushed the wine ss to her. She looked up and nced at him with a sense of awe. Victoria pursed her lips, but still walked over and picked up the wine ss. Seeing that he didn''t move rashly, she blinked her eyes and nced at him once more. He stretched out his hand and beckoned. Victoria then walked towards him with her fluffed up sleeves and the both of them drank a little bit. As he withdrew his hand, Trevor inadvertently turned his eyes and saw a strange red light at her cor. Was she wearing pajamas? Then why... Trevor gestured at the tall chair across from him with a pair of gloomy eyes. Victoria then turned around and obediently leaned on it. However, she didn''t sit down. As her bathrobe was really fluffy and bulky, it made her less flexible. Seeing that she was holding an empty ss with her hands in front of her, Trevor picked up the bottle and refilled some red wine for her. "Are you afraid of me?" He asked. Did she feel uneasy without the protection of her clothes? Victoria didn''t know if she should nod or shake her head. She bit the rim of the ss and was lost in thought. Was she afraid of him? Or was she afraid of that kind of thing? She couldn''t clearly say it. Needless to say, her heart seemed to be ced on a bungee and she couldn''t keep calm at all! Upon raising his hand, Trevor gently tucked the hair on her forehead. "I won''t hurt you!" He said. Layers of hot air greeted her body. Victoria felt some sweat dripping from her forehead. She raised her hand and wiped it away. "Trevor, did you add something in the wine?" She asked. Why was it suddenly so hot? Victoria continuously fanned herself with her little hands as she angrily stared at him with her bright eyes. She was burning with anger. Did that b*stard lie to her and have any ill intentions? He even pretended to be a gentleman! How could she have believed him? Cross-cupped wine? Did she fall into a trap again? Feeling as if she was having a steam bath, Victoria raised her hand and jabbed him in the heart. "Exin yourself! You''re a liar! A liar!" Victoria yelled. All the shame and fear were instantly reced by anger. She swung her fist and struck towards him. "You just said that you wouldn''t hurt me and now you want to break your promise? It''s really hot. What did you give me?" She added. Sure enough, pigs might fly if men were reliable! He and Anthony were of the same kind all along! As she clutched her wrist, Trevor then sped her waist with one of his hands. He put his other hand on her cheeks and said with a smile, "You wrapped yourself up like a bear. How can it not be hot?" Victoria''s face suddenly turned red. She seemed to have thought about something and suddenly paused. Was it because she had been drinking a little wine and wearingyers of clothes at the same time? She then focused on her body once more. It seemed that there was nothing unusual except for the heat! Her face became even redder as she was also getting hotter. She struggled to get up but Trevor exerted even more strength on his hand. The loose bathrobe slipped down her shoulder. At that moment, her enchanting figure was like a little lity that was exposed. It came into Trevor''s sight and ignited a small zing me in him. She was so beautiful! She wore a white bathrobe with her long thick hair covering her, making her even more delicate and charming. There was a hint of elegance in her. She was so seductive! He had been yearning for and thinking about her for a long time. It had been too long ever since hest made love. His sexy Adam''s apple was moving up and down in a flurry. The strength on Trevor''s hand was like a steel chain that tightly shackled her body. He pressed against her red lips. His breath was as hot as fire. "Vicky..." He murmured. He wanted her like crazy! Upon holding her small face, Trevor gave her an extremely deep kiss. He was slightly dissatisfied with her resistance. Trevor clutched her chin and looked serious. "Have you forgotten about what you promised me? I want you to be willing to give you to me!" Trevor demanded. "However, I..." Victoria murmured. Victoria''s eyes were full of panic as her pounding heart felt as if it was going to explode. The rough fingertips gently touched her face. Trevor once again gave her a long and drawn-out kiss. "We''re married!" He said. His soft voice sounded as if he wasforting her. Victoria''s tense body gradually rxed, and she finally lowered her guard. Her weak little hands also instinctively made their way up to his neck. He picked her up and walked to the bed. Everything was picturesque as his masculine body was clinging to her delicate curves. As soon as the heavy and dark force was unleashed, it was as if a ray of light had shed past in front of the bed. Victoria suddenly squirmed as if she had been stung by something. Her eyes were still closed. "No, don''t! Let me go! No..." Victoria begged. At that moment, it was as if cold water was pouring down on him, sweeping away most of Trevor''s mood to have sex. He was so annoyed and was about to get up. He then saw her trembling as she tightly grabbed the sheets. Her face was all scrunched up. Trevo could see that she was also muttering to herself. However, her words were unclear. As he thought of something, he bent over and tightly held onto her. He gently patted her and kissed her on her forehead. "Babe, don''t be afraid! I won''t hurt you anymore! It''s okay, don''t be afraid..." Trevorforted her. Chapter 688 Chapter 688 It was the first time that Trevor had clearly realized how deeply he had hurt her. At that moment, he was filled with guilt! The messy thoughts in her mind passed as Victoria''s stiff body began to slowly rx. She brushed away the light sweat on her forehead. Trevor''s pampering kiss which was rarely not with burning desire gradually fell on her. "I''ll protect you in the future. I won''t let you suffer such harm ever again!" Trevor swore. He would be willing to spend his entire life mending the wound he''d inflicted on her! Upon holding her small hand, Trevor ced it on his lips and kissed it. It was filled with guilt and apology! If it wasn''t for what had happened that day, or if they did not meet that day, he wouldn''t have gone so far as to plunder an woman who loved another man no matter how much he loved her! No matter how presumptuous he was, he wouldn''t have stepped out of line! In reality, she had be his woman! She was destined to be his! Whether it was the blind date that was missed or the damage that he caused to her, fate still brought them together in the end! Aspared to losing her, he didn''t regret such an encounter! "Vicky..." Trevor uttered. Trevor softly called out to Victoria and caressed her. Heforted her for a long, long time until he could no longer control himself. Only then did he mutter in a suffering tone, "Can I?" He didn''t want to give her any more painful memories. However, he was already at his limit. Victoria''s reasoned mind had long since cast to the winds. She subconsciously nodded and said, "Yes!" At longst, the long battle had officially kicked off. Although Trevor constantly reminded himself to be gentle, he still lost it in the end. Throughout the deep night, the fire within him was fiercely burning. At that moment, the stinging emergency red light was constantly shing in the quiet corridor of the hospital. There were even footsteps from time to time. Danica sat on the chair alone with her dry eyes. She wanted to cry but there were no tears. After a long period of time, ady said anxiously. "Are the patient''s rtives here?" Danica suddenly came to her senses and stood up. Her eyes were dull and her voice was a little hoarse. "I..." She said. Only then did she notice that the lights in the operating room had been turned off. She couldn''t tell what it felt like. She simply instinctively asked, "I''m the daughter of the patient. How is he?" Having suffered too much that night, Danica''s heart was as cold as death. At that moment, her voice was very calm. She no longer had any semnce of concern for whether the person in the room was dead or alive. "The surgery was a sess, and the bullet has already been removed! However, the bullet was in there too deep and it had already damaged the nerves around his heart and lungs. Even though his life was preserved, his situation isn''t good, and it''s likely that he''ll never wake up. In other words, he would be vegetative! You should first go through the hospitalization procedures and pay the fees! We''ll observe him for a month. If there are noplications after the surgery, or if there is an improvement, a month is basically enough to confirm the diagnosis. As for the follow-up, you can decide about the arrangements depending on the situation!" The doctor exined. The doctor looked through the records on his hands and wrote something on it. "That''s the situation for now. If it''s okay with you, then please sign here! I''ll arrange for the patient to be admitted to the hospital..." The doctor added. Vegetative state? Did she not even have a family member then? As she took the pen, Danica signed it without thinking. She then saw her father, who had tubes inserted into his body, being wheeled out of the operating room. Her perfect family, the father that she adored, her most beloved mother, and the love between parents that she had always been proud and envious of, and wanted to have. Did all the good things that she once thought she had just melted into thin air in just one night? She stood there in a daze for a long period of time. Danica still felt like she was dreaming. She couldn''t believe it at all! Her father just took her as a bargaining chip. He didn''t care about her and didn''t love her. Her mother wasn''t her biological mother. Was their cultivation and love for her since she was born only to serve their selfish purposes? They used their so-called fatherly and motherly love to stifle her for a lifetime. However, she had given up too many things that were hard to give up forthat falsehood!C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org I She always thought that her parents loved her, and everything was for her own good. It wasn''t that she didn''t hesitate or waver. It was just that she chose to give up in the end. Back then, even though she was unwilling, and it was difficult she still gave up her love. She abandoned her beloved man and chose to leave for the sake of her parents'' family business. She sacrificed withoutint or regret. After the Randolph family had fallen, she evenpromised and agreed to be with some men in exchange for benefits for her family. Why? Why did those men not care for ber for old time''s sake? Those men had deceived and bullied her. Why were her parents even like that? She gave up everything. However, what did she end up with? What had she done wrong? Why did she have to bear all of these hardships? Danica was empty-hearted and her world suddenly seemed to be shrouded in endless darkness. She had nothing, not even a home! At that moment, Danica suddenly felt that her entire life was a joke and a tragedy. Her mother and father both schemed against her. Her father didn''t like her and a person who she had been calling "mother" for decades wasn''t her biological mother. What about her biological mother? Who was her biological mother? Danica stumbled and turned around. All of a sudden, she stopped and looked at the empty corridor. Why must he be vegetative at that very moment? Why couldn''t he leave her in peace even when he was going to die? The raging hatred in her heart instantly shed away. She was like a deted ball. Even if she knew who it was, what was the point? Could she regain everything she had lost? Danica felt as if she had been abandoned by the world and had nothing left! As soon as she moved her feet, a group of people suddenly hurried over. "Hello, we''re from the police station of the east city. We''re here to investigate the shooting incident. Please cooperate with us to make a record," The group of men said. The corner of her mouth twitched with a sneer as Danica slowly followed after them. Why did it matter who it was? At that moment, she suddenly felt that perhaps all that was just a form of retribution! At that moment, Abel hung up the phone in the living room of the Castle family in Yecaeus City. He threw the newspaper away and was furious. "This is outrageous!" He yelled. Harry picked up the newspaper and set it aside. He then took a sip of tea and said, "Dad, love can''t be forced. Waverly isn''t a child anymore! She has her own mind!" "Then why did I ask you toe back? The marriage with the Pitcher family has been arranged many years ago. How can it be broken just like that? Where is my credibility then? She''s a spoiled brat! Not to mention the fact that she goes to Casterwich City alone and willingly suffered a lot of hardships, but she even went ahead and canceled the engagement? Doesn''t she want a young man that she''s familiar with and has a promising future? Don''t you think that she''s out of her mind? I''ve lost their respect because of her. I won''t allow that!" Abel yelled. Abel then angrily swung his hand. At that moment, Harry got up and pushed him to the sofa. "Dad, calm down! You already said that it happened many years ago, right? Waverly isn''t stupid! Besides, what era are we living in right now? You can bring a horse to the water but you can''t force him to drink from it!" Harry said. Chapter 689 Chapter 689 ? Harry said after pouring a cup of tea for his father. "As far as I know, Jeremy doesn''t favor this marriage either! He not only has someone who is stunning that he has years of affection for, but also another lover that people don''t really know about... Don''t you know your precious daughter? She has a soft personality. However, when she tries to be stubborn, there''s nothing we can do about it!" Harry added. As heforted his father, Harry looked at him with a smile and said, "She''s just like you! Both of you are the same!"N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. "Besides, I heard that Jeremy''s lover isn''t easy to deal with! Waverly doesn''tck wisdom. After all, she''s young and has little experience! Aren''t you afraid that you''ll throw her into a fire pit if you force her like this? Dad, is your reputation more important than Waverly''s happiness?" Harry continued. Most of Abel''s imposing manner had subsided with a cold grunt. However, his eyebrows were still frowning with doubt in his mind. "Dad, I''m not questioning your best friend! It''s just that he may not be like his father. Love isn''t something that can be controlled by human beings, is it? Your daughter is so obedient. What if she has seen his character or been bullied before making such a decision? Didn''t you say that Jeremy is in Casterwich City? Casterwich City isn''t small. However, no matter how big it is, it''s just a city!" He added. The implication was that they might''ve already met each other! "Although Waverly is strong, she''s still a girl after all. I''m afraid that she''s too embarrassed to make it clear to us..." He added. Harry didn''t think so highly of Jeremy because he was emotionally unavable, and he had a lot of women around him. Harry just casually asked around and had already found out so many of his bad deeds. Harry was sure that he couldn''t withstand any further scrutiny. "Who dares to bully my beloved daughter? I''ll tear them into pieces!" Abel swore. He was so angry that he patted the sofa as he jumped up again. Harry rolled his eyes and rubbed the space between his eyebrows. "Dad! No matter how strong you still are when you are old, can you protect her for the rest of her life? Think about it. That woman takes the position of a mistress. Would she be a good person? If she is not fighting for it, she''ll just be flirting with men from time to time. What can you do with her? What can Waverly do? The man doesn''t even love her. How do you expect her to fight for it? Since both of them have no intention, I don''t think it''s a bad thing!" Harry said. Harry said as he calmed his father once again. "Dad, think about it. Jeremy so deliberately let the cat out of the bag. How can Mr. Pitcher use us of breaking off the engagement? We can deal with it no matter the circumstance and there''s nothing to be embarrassed about!" He said. All in all, he was on Waverly''s side in that particr matter! Harry further exined upon seeing that his father''s expression was slightly calmer. "Additionally, regarding the withdrawal of marriage, maybe it''s Jeremy who forced Waverly to propose it out of respect for us! His lover can even convince him to dump the girl who he''s been courting for many years and was deeply in love with. How can a simple little girl like Waverly be her opponent? I heard that the woman is very cruel. She even brought ruin and shame upon her own father and younger brother, and even crippled them. Perhaps, she has imperceptibly harmed Waverly. She''s stubborn and won''t say anything about it. What if she was goaded into her trap! However, this misfortune may be an actual blessing with such a vicious character eyeing her. If she really falls in love with him and wants to marry him regardless of anything, wouldn''t you be more worried about her in the future?" Harry added. Harry tried his best to highlight and analyze the situation. He hoped that his father coulde around as soon as possible. After a moment of silence, Abel sighed reluctantly and said, "It''s obvious that my daughter is the beautiful and obedient one..." All of a sudden, he once again patted the table and became wilted. "Forget it! A moment of grievance is better than a lifetime of grievance! No matter how good Jeremy is, his eyes are still blind. What''s the use of that? How dare he abandon my precious daughter for a woman who''s not even worthy of her name?" He yelled. "And that d*mn woman, keep an eye on her! If she dares to bully Waverly, I''ll make my way to Casterwich City for sure!" Abel demanded. "Dad, Dad! Calm down. I''ll keep an eye on her for you!" Harry said in reply. After refilling some tea for his father, Harry couldn''t help but gently shook his head. Only when it came to Waverly''s affairs did his gentle father portray his daring side. Cecilia overheard the conversation between the both of them as she was walking out with desserts in her hands. Her heart was filled with anger. Which b*tch dared to steal her brother-inw? Did that b*tch think that her sister was a pushover? Her sister might be an easy target but she wasn''t to be messed with! When Natasha suddenly walked out of the kitchen, she noticed that Cecilia was in a daze at the doorway. "Cecilia, what are you doing here? Hurry up and take it out!" She said. As soon as they walked out, they saw Jaguar who was in anger with some newspapers and magazines being scattered on the ground. Upon hesitating for a brief moment, Natasha smiled and said. "What''s the matter? Why are you so angry? Didn''t you say you were going to call Waverly?" Natasha asked. The look on Harry''s face suddenly restrained. He said coldly, "Nothing! We were just arguing!" Harry''s attitude towards that particr aunt was still a little indifferent. Natasha forced a smile and cleaned up the table. She then grabbed Abel''s hand and spoke. "What are you fussing about with the child? Calm down and talk properly! Waverly is alone outside, and she''s definitely feeling lonely. Please don''t give her any more pressure! I''ve made some custard. Both of you should have a bowl of it and calm down!" She said. Content belongs to Cecilia then served Harry a bowl before serving each of her parents. Soon after that, she picked up another bowl and sat next to Abel. "Dad, I''ll go and check on Waverly during my holiday! I have nothing to I do during the holiday anyways. I''ll go there to apany her to have fun for a few days. We''ll thene back together with her to celebrate the holiday!" She said. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "Cecilia? That''s a good idea. However, you''re just a young girl..." Natasha said with a nervous and worried look. Waverly was in Casterwich City! Did she also want to go there? Natasha quickly covered her chest. Her heart quickly thumped as a bad feeling arose. Harry put down the spoon and said. "I''ll go there next week! If you want, let''s go there together! If you guys areing back, just call me in advance and I''ll arrange it for you!" Harry said. At that moment, Abel also nodded and said. "That''s great! That way, I can be rest assured! Cecilia isn''t young anymore. She can go out and have a look at the world! However, girls should still pay attention to safety, okay? When you''re there, stay close to Waverly. You''re not allowed to mess around. I''ll still find someone to keep an eye on you!" Abel said. "Okay, Dad! I''ll be obedient just like Waverly!" Cecilia smiled with a glimmer of bright light in her eyes. Natasha opened her mouth but didn''t say anything. After a night of the wild ride, Victoria was woken up by the coldness the next day. Her sore body hunched up like a ball as she curled up in front of Trevor. However, she could feel some coldness on her back from time to time. D*mn it! Wasn''t the window closed? Was there a leak somewhere? She hated the coldness the most! However, she was sleepy and tired. Upon rolling up her body, she closed her eyes and leaned towards the source of heat beside her. Chapter 690 Chapter 690 ? However, she was moving too much. As she moved, a clear and unnoticeable chill directly climbed onto her back. No matter how tired she was and unwilling to open her eyes, Victoria was forced to open her eyes because of the chill. What she could see was a warm and wide chest, bronze and sculpted skin with an oppressive force. However, her delicate eyebrows frowned. Her front was warm, but it was cold behind her back. The crazy memory of the previous night suddenly came into her mind and Victoria''s brain seemed to be overwhelmed in an instant. In the previous night, they... How could she? The fragmented scenes shed across her mind. Victoria bit her lip and shyly covered her little face. She couldn''t believe that she had done so many indescribable things with himst night and slept in his arms. How could she sleep so soundly? God, she would rather be struck to death by lightning! Was she brainwashed? Was she actually a bad woman in nature? "Victoria, you''ve really forgotten the pain and healed your wound!" Victoria pursed her lips as she couldn''t deny it. The feeling of the previous night was strange yet wonderful. There was even some sense of happiness in it! He considered her feelings and even gave her an unprecedented illusion of being loved and cared for! She couldn''t deny thatst night was quite good! She was wrapped in a powerful arm. As she blinked her eyes, there was a faint sense of loneliness in Victoria''s expression. She had fantasized about everything in front of her and was eager to pursue it. A chest to lean on and a man who could greet and hug her like sunshine whenever she woke up! If that matter hadn''t happened, how wonderful would it have been if they were a normal couple! A chill suddenly rose to Victoria''s back as she was also shocked by her own sudden thought. She had lost her mind, had she not? How could she have the idea of having an evesting love with a yboy whom she hated the most? It was too horrible! She pinched herself hard on the thigh as Victoria pulled the quilt once more. She was awake but the coldness became even stronger. What happened? Did the heater break down? Was the quilt too thin? Why was it so cold? It was too ufortable! Although she hated the coldness, she liked the warm feeling of burying herself in the quilt in winter. The coldness even spoiled her habit of staying in bed in winter, depriving her of good rest even though she was so tired. As she thought of that, Victoria felt a burst of anger in her heart. "He has so much money and yet was still so stingy! As expected, the richer they get, the stingier they are! Why didn''t he turn up the heat on the heater and get a thicker quilt?" She thought to herself. Victoria turned and looked around for a brief moment. She couldn''t stand it anymore. She slowly moved Trevor''s hand that was around her waist, picked up the nightgown on the ground before she tiptoed out of bed. When she was thinking about finding a quilt or turning on the air conditioner, she noticed that the air conditioner was turned on. Victoria paused as she fixed her eyes on it. Sixteen degrees? What was wrong with him? It was already winter. With the heater being turned on, he still adjusted the air conditioner to the lowest temperature. Was he so eager to spend his money? He was such a prodigal! Did he spend so much just to look for trouble? Upon picking up and wearing the bathrobe, Victoria almost fainted from the anger within her. She then subconsciously went to find the remote control at the cab near the air conditioner. After all, she wasn''t familiar with the ce. Additionally, most of the natural light in the room was blocked by the curtains and she didn''t dare to make too much noise. After searching for a while, Victoria returned to bed and got under the quilt. Her cold body subconsciously leaned against Trevor. She wrapped herself in the quilt and even put her feet in between Trevor''s legs. She didn''t make any sound, but she was shouting loud in her heart. "Please wake up! Please wake up!" She thought to herself. "Wake up and tell me where the remote control is! How can I sleep like this? I haven''t had enough rest yet!" She continued to yell in her heart. Trevor sessively worked overtime and managed all sorts of trivial matters before the wedding. He even indulged himself for the entire night. He was so tired, and he slept very soundly. However, because of his many years of habit, as well as the fact that she had just woke up, it had already alerted him. It was just that it was toofortable, causing him to be unwilling to open his eyes. As he was muddleheaded, she leaned her delicate body over to him. He then instinctively reached out his hand and wrapped her in his embrace. He even subconsciously pulled her closer to him. Her body was greeted withyers of warmth. She blinked her eyes and didn''t know if she should be happy or sad. It wasn''t that cold anymore. However, it was still ufortable when she was stuck in a limited area by him! Miserable! So miserable! After wailing for a brief moment in her heart, Victoria''s cringing little hand gently poked his chest. "You''re so heavy. You''re not asfortable as the quilt!" She said. The sound of steady breathing came over her head. Victoria curled up her body and didn''t move. She couldn''t get herself to wake him up. She just pouted her mouth and muttered in a low voice. She pretended to be fierce. However, she was actually poking his chest and ying with herself. Trevor opened his eyes and saw such a scene. "What a broken mansion! It''s not asfortable as my house! It''s either too hot or too cold! Why was it as hot as h*ll? It''s the cold winter, what the h''ll is wrong with the air conditioner..." She mumbled. Victoria was still confused as she thought to herself. Was it identally turned on by the servant when she was cleaning? Why did she adjust it to the lowest temperature? It was totally abnormal! "It''s so ufortable! I can''t sleep. It''s so cold..." Victoria muttered. Trevor heard her soft mutter. His deep-set eyes narrowed into the shape of a crescent moon as his heart almost melted!N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. "Why don''t we do some warm-up exercise?" Trevor said. "Sounds good!" Victoria immediately replied. As soon as she finished speaking, Victoria suddenly paused. "What?" She asked. Who was talking to her? When Victoria slowly looked up, she suddenly covered her mouth at once. Her face suddenly turned red because of shyness. "You... are you awake?" She said. Trevor pulled her closer and kissed her on the forehead. Victoria pushed him away before she could utter a single word. As her head shook like a rattle drum, she raised her hand and pointed to one side. "Trevor! You misheard me. I didn''t say anything! No, I was talking about the air conditioner! The air conditioner! You should go and turn off the air conditioner first!" Victoria frantically said. As soon as he saw her face that was covered in the quilt and her fair body that seemed to be covered with ayer of morning glow, Trevor couldn''t help but smothered augh. "Naha..." Heughed. He picked up his cell phone and opened the program. He pressed it twice before pulling her into his embrace. "Baby, you''ll get fat if you go back on your words!" Trevor said. If he hadn''t turned on the air conditioner before going to bed, would this little wild cat quietly snuggle in front of him? "I didn''t! I just..." Victoria uttered. She was previously lost in her thoughts, so she didn''t hear it clearly! That shouldn''t be counted! All of a sudden, Victoria pulled down the quilt and shamelessly argued. eli She suddenly looked into his deep and brilliant eyes. Under the shine of the pale golden sunlight, his chiseled face which looked like it was sculpted was as handsome as Apollo. She was deeply bewitched by him as she breathed heavily on him. As they looked at each other, Trevor was also attracted by her innocent and natural look, causing him to surrender himself to her. "Trevor, don''t..." Victoria said. His devoring gaze was passionate yet strange, as if a hungry leopard had locked onto its tender prey, or like a deep pool that was trying to suck her soul in. She wasn''t used to it and was at a loss. Victoria pushed his face in another direction as her heart couldn''t help beating wildly. "Don''t look at me like that!" Victoria yelled. Chapter 691 Chapter 691 ? "What did you call me?" Trevor asked. An obviously unpleasant voice came to her ear as Victoria suddenly realized that there was something wrong. They seemed to be a little too polite. Upon lowering her eyes, Victoria whispered somewhat less ustomedly. "Hubby!" She said. He just wanted to hear her call him by his first name! However, that charming voice unexpectedly softened his coldness. "Call me that again!" Trevor demanded. The special designation and the brand new experience quickly swelled in his heart. He felt an unspeakable sense of responsibility weighing down on his shoulder. At that moment, it also instantly filled his heart. "Hubby, the air conditioner..." Victoria said. The air conditioner in his house was bewitched! After oveing it for the first time, Victoria didn''t feel embarrassed anymore when she called him thatter on. However, even before she could finish her words, her small and slightly opened mouth was suddenly gagged by someone else. He fixed his fiery gaze on the beauty beneath him. Trevor was once again stimted by her extreme splendor. Red was indeed her color for her fair skin! The soft kiss was searing hot. It was different from the past. No matter how anxious, eager, and uncontroble he was, Trevor still subconsciously gentle and patient. This was something no woman had ever got from him! The both of them started another fight on the huge bed. They were pushed to the climax one after another. During the whole process, Victoria''s mind was still upied by the air conditioner. However, even when the fierce fight gradually stopped, she still couldn''t say aplete sentence. Although she felt hot and shy alongside her sweaty body, she was so angry that her cheeks puffed up! When everything had finally calmed down, Victoria felt like she was about to die while being alive. She was exhausted and could feel that her stomach was gurgling. She raised her hand and gave Trevor two light punches. What a pervert! She had been tormented all night and then when she just opened her eyes, he... Trevor felt rxed both physically and mentally. He positioned her in front of him and couldn''t calm down for a long time. When he lowered his head and kissed her forehead, he suddenly felt that such form of calm and unbridled feeling was really more beautiful and enjoyable. That little demon would torture him to death! He had never been so indulgent! He didn''t know if it was because he had been holding it in for too long or because she was extraordinarily relishing. Trevor always felt like he couldn''t wait to dote on her. It was as if he''d been addicted to the narcotic that he shouldn''t have. As soon as he came to his senses, he began to feel his heart yearning for it once more. Trevor felt that his entire body had gone wrong ever since their first lovemaking! Upon gently closing his eyes, he couldn''t help but sighed in his heart. He hoped that the honeymoon at the end of the year could undo the knot in his heart and ke his out-of-control lust! Upon moving towards his body, Victoria finally regained her voice and said, "The air conditioner..." She raised her hand and pointed behind her. All of a sudden, she felt as if she couldn''t feel the chills anymore. She subconsciously looked back after a brief moment. Although there was a distance in between, she wasn''t so far away that she couldn''t even find the light of the air conditioner was turned off. Had it been turned off? At that moment, she suddenly sat up and rubbed her eyes. She then looked at it once more. The temperature disy light had really turned off! What was going on? Was it because she wasn''t fully awake and was still dizzy? Was the air conditioner really bewitched? Trevor was very pleased by her cute and stupid look. He stood up and hugged her from behind. "You won''t feel cold anymore, right?" He asked. Victoria was still a little confused as she looked back. "What happened to the air conditioner?" She paused and said. He lowered his head andnded a kiss on her lips. Soon after that, he couldn''t help butughed out loud, "Hehe..." His joy was like a staggering blow to her. Victoria suddenly realized and said, "Is the remote control with you? Was it you?" As she held onto him, Victoria''s little hands started to rummage through from his back to underneath the pillow, and to underneath the bed. However, she didn''t know that she was igniting something in him while she was doing all that. "Didn''t you turn on the air conditioner? The air conditioner was turned on just now, wasn''t it? I''m not out of my mind..." Victoria said. The air conditioner wasn''t bewitched. It was his doing! After groping around, she suddenly noticed something as her face turned red. Victoria rolled the quilt away and almost fell off the bed. "Be careful!" Trevor shouted. As he reached out, Trevor held her and his breath that was blown near her lips grew hotter and hotter. "You rogue! Let me go!" Victoria demanded. As she nudged him, Victoria''s voice also significantly softened. Didn''t they just do it? Why did he... She thought to herself. Trevor held her restless little hand as he trapped her soft body. "Stop moving around!" He shouted. It was just a man''s normal reaction. That little woman obviously didn''t understand! Upon raising his hand, Trevor fondled her beautiful hair and pinched her delicate chin. "Baby, you still have much to learn!" He smirked and said. Upon teasing her for a brief moment, Trevor took Victoria as she blushed all over her face into the bathroom in his arms. That day, it was already eleven o''clock as soon as the both of them walked out of the bedroom. Victoria''s legs were still weak and trembling as she lowered her head. They had their brunch together before starting their sweet self-guided tour as if it was already their wedding honeymoon. On the other hand, Frederick and Alicia also took a break from their busy schedule to stay in bed as it was the weekend. As soon as Frederick opened his eyes, he saw Alicia curled up in his arms. Her huge eyes blinked as she was pinching her arm. Frederick pulled her small hand down and kissed her cheek with a smile. "There''s no need to inspect! You''re neither fat nor skinny. Everything is just right!" He said. What was she doing? Was she thinking of losing weight again? Upon turning her head, Alicia smiled cheekily and buried herself in his arms. "Hubby, do you think I''m too skinny?" She asked. Alicia liked the way she currentlyC¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org was. She looked good when she was dressed, and even if she took them off, she wasn''t ugly either. She hadn''t changed much after all those years. She felt the same when she danced while her body was tight as always. Content belongs to However, why hadn''t she been pregnant yet? No matter whether it was a joke or not, the elders were all talking about it at the wedding. At that moment, Alicia suddenly felt stressed. "What?" Frederick asked. Frederick propped himself up and looked at her for two seconds. What was wrong with her again? In fact, in his eyes, it wasn''t that important as to whether she was slightly chubby or skinnier! Everything would be fine to him as long as she was by his side. God was fair to everyone when it came to time and life in the world. They couldn''t resist the passage of time as everyone would age, could they? He already had her youth and beauty. As such, he was definitely abte to ept the trial of time and the process of aging! Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "Wouldn''t it be difficult for me to get pregnant if I''m too skinny?" Alicia asked. However, she currently wasn''t on a diet! Should she eat more everyday in the future? Or should she have meat for every meal and provide more nutrients for her body? Upon looking at the mncholy on her face, Frederick bowed his head and gave her a deep kiss. "Silly girl, let nature take its course! Whether we have a child or not won''t affect my feelings for you!" Heforted her. He caressed her hair, and his eyes were filled with seriousness. "Don''t torment your body and don''t put pressure on yourself! Your body is fine and I''m satisfied with our current life! If you''re not at ease, let''s go for a body check after the holidays! Don''t get upset because of this, okay?" Frederick added. Children were gifts from God. Frederick wasn''t in a hurry about that. After all, the medical field was so prosperous. Even if they couldn''t have a child, they could still choose to adopt if they really wanted a child! Chapter 692 Chapter 692 Perhaps it was because of his longing for family love and theck of it had been affecting him ever since he was a child. Nheless, he was able to view this with an open mind. If a child could change or bring them anything, his parents wouldn''t have ended up like that, nor would he drown in hatred for his life thus far without the slightest trace of joy. The person in front of him was the most important person in Frederick''s mind! If he couldn''t give the child his full love and responsibility, he''d rather not have it at all! Alicia who grew up in a family full of family love had apletely different state of mind. "Mmm..." She said as she put her arm around his neck. However, the obsession in her heart was that no matter how much she had to suffer, she had to give birth to a baby for his sake. She wanted to be perfect and didn''t want to have such a regret. As they were acting lovey-dovey, they didn''t dwell on the issue anymore. Instead, they enjoyed the wonderful morning as they cuddled with each other. It was Monday once again. Upon entering the office, Frederick made a cup of coffee. Soon after that, there came a quick knock on the door. "Come in!" Frederick said. Chet waved the bag of documents in his hand and smiled as he greeted him. "Good morning, Frederick," He said. "Morning! Is there any good news?" Frederick asked. After handing over a cup of coffee, the both of them returned to the office area on the other side. "I got the results of what you asked me to investigate! The bullet that hit Kieran and the one that hit you dide from the same gun. I can pretty much be sure that it was the same person!" Chet said. Chet picked up the cup of coffee and said upon handing over the list of information. "However, this person was obviously a veteran. He was very cautious! The entire process was almost the same as when he previously shot you. No useful clues were being left behind! However, he seemed to dress like a woman this time! Nheless, there''s a possibility that he''s in disguise!" Chet continued. Upon looking at the screenshots from the video and the investigation report, Frederick raised his eyebrows in surprise. "Do Kieran and I have amon enemy? How is he doing now?" He asked. "The news from the hospital was that the bullet was already removed, and he''s still alive. However, his condition was worse than death as he had be vegetative! I''ve researched on the people who held grudges with us and had dealings with the Randolph family. However, I couldn''t find a person that has such a deep hatred towards the both of you! If there was such a big feud, why did he stop after attacking you once? Simrly, there was no action against the Randolph family when they were fine. However, when they went bankrupt and were in a state of utter poverty, only did the person make such a move. Isn''t it a little unnecessary? No matter how I see it, it still doesn''t make sense!" He added. Chet shook his head in confusion. It was the first time he''d encountered something like that. He couldn''t find any clue after everything that had happened in front of him! Upon hearing that, Frederick was bewildered as well. Who would want to kill him and Kieran at the same time? Perhaps the two incidents didn''t simultaneously ur. Frederick raised his eyes and asked, "Could it be a coincidence?" "You mean... when you were shot, you offended or interfered with someone''s interest while that person wanted to deal with it as soon as possible. However, Kieran was also a hindrance or was causing harm to that same person?" Chet questioned. Frederick nodded. He couldn''t think of any other possible way. He tried to recall and think about what Cam had said on that day as best as he could. "Does it have anything to do with the 50 million dors back then? Can you find out who gave them the money?" Frederick said. "Who would benefit from destroying the both of you? Was there really a need to investigate that? People who know so much about you two..." Chet thought to himself. If they ruled them out one by one, there wouldn''t be many people left! Frederick''s eyes became dull as his eyebrows tightly frowned. Indeed, apart from Penny and her son, who else would be so afraid of his sess? It was just that back then, he had loved Danica for many years. She was the woman who was the closest to him! Even if he wasn''t ipatible with that family, they didn''t have much contact with them either! How could it be? In reality, didn''t she betray him and everything between them just for the 50 million dors? In return, he had been wallowing in pain for so many years just for that woman! It was a heart-wrenching feeling as Frederick''s face looked even more unpleasant. Although he always had a lot of resentment against Penny and her son and refused to show them respect, he had never really been cruel to them. He did it out of consideration for somebody elsC¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org After all, his grandmother was still around and the Clements family also advocated family harmony and prosperity. From hindsight, everyone was tolerant and muddled along with each other. Therefore, everything was quite peaceful all the time! Content belongs to "If Penny really has something to do with this matter, then I''m afraid it won''t be that simple," Frederick thought to himself. The hatred which had subsided for a long time once again surged in his heart. He wanted to find an excuse. However, he couldn''t bring himself to say it. He then said after a long pause. "Speed up the investigation on Penny! As for Mason... get me a trump card that can be used as a drastic measure as fast as possible!" Frederick ordered. "Understood!" Chet said. "Right, there''s also the matter regarding Helce Liquor and Heavens Coffee. You should use more of your connections to collect as much information as possible. When the timees, we''ll piece all of them together. Be sure to avoid alerting the enemy! Since we already decided to take the matter into our hands, we must uproot these harmful things," Frederick said. It''s not worth it if we can''t thoroughly destroy them by getting ourselves into trouble!" He thought. "Don''t worry! I''ve already sent someone to investigate it! However, it''s already close to the end of the year. Due to the crackdown on criminal activities and money shortage, I reckon that there shouldn''t be any recent big news. These people wouldn''t dare tomit any crime during this period!" Chet said. He picked up the coffee cup and took a quick sip. Frederick nodded and said, "It doesn''t happen overnight either. There''s no hurry! Let''s not be so tough on ourselves for now. We can also rx and enjoy the holiday!" The half-month honeymoon wasing to an end in the blink of an eye. Due to time restraint and the fact that Trevor would asionally deal with official business, both of them didn''t travel far. They simply chose some unique attractions and hotels near Casterwich City as Trevor got it all worked out. Unexpectedly the honeymoon didn''t make her feel tormented. Instead, she was almost reluctant to leave. As expected, a voluptuous life would make people fall into depravity. After packing up the luggage in the room, Victoria went ahead to take a shower. When she inadvertently looked up in the mirror, her delicate, young, and charming face suddenly came into view. Victoria unconsciously raised her hand to touch her cheeks. She hadn''t applied any makeup yet. However, her face was as pretty as one in a painting. Her skin seemed to be much brighter. Her cheeks were also red as if they had rouge on them. She then unconsciously pursed her lips. Victoria lowered her head and chuckled to herself. "Hehe..." Why did Victoria suddenly feel that she had be more beautiful? Was this what it would be like after being nourished by love? Love? All of a sudden, that word came into her mind. She couldn''t help but wondered if she was the same when she was with Anthony back then? Or... Trevor ended the call and went into the room with his cell phone. He was attracted by her act of snickering. When he saw her looking up at the mirror and touching her face from time to time, he giggled and slowed down his pace before leaning over. Just as Victoria was about to raise her eyes to make sure of what happened to her face, another majestic figure suddenly darted in. She was dumbfounded as soon as she turned her head. Why was Trevor there? Was her illusion real? Chapter 693 Chapter 693 ? Victoria unconsciously raised her hand and touched his face. There was a trace of warmth on her fingertips. Within the next second, she swiftly took two steps back. "Hubby?" She said. Trevor wrapped his arms around her waist. He then said with a faint smile, "Are you done with your self-admiration?" Victoria immediately turned her head away upon realizing that she''d been caught red-handed. She stuck out her tongue and said, "I didn''t!" With her back facing the mirror, she was too embarrassed to appreciate herself any longer. Her mind drifted as she vaguely felt that something seemed to be really different about herself. It had been only a few days whereby all her resentment towards him seemed to have disappeared! She unconsciously grumbled as there was a strong sense of flirtatiousness and charm in her. He propped his chin on her seductive corbone as his deep-set eyes dimmed a little. He couldn''t help butnded a kiss on her thin and fair neck. "Vicky, you''re gorgeous!" Trevor eximed. He was willing tomit a crime for her. She was so beautiful with a kind of demonic aura that made people debased! It wasn''t the first time when she had heard him say such words. Most of them were heard in bed! At that moment, Victoria slowly looked back and was ttered by the sweet words. He must''ve had a lot of women! Victoria wondered how many people he had said that to. Where did she rank among them? Such a thought suddenly shed through her mind. The doubts that were hanging at her mouth were slowly swallowed back. Her long eyshes covered her face as her happiness was instantly shattered into pieces. What happened to her? Why did she even start to fuss about that? Did she lose herself after such a happy journey? Trevor fiddled with a strand of her hair and instantly sensed her emotions. "What''s wrong? Are you reluctant to go back? Did you not have enough fun?" He asked. She couldn''t exin what her so-called emotion was. Victoria then ambiguously snorted. Trevor tightly hugged her upon rubbing her hair. "I''ll bring you here again when I have time. If I don''t go back soon, it would be as if I''m throwing all my responsibilities away. Everything would be wasted!" Trevor said. He pinched at her waist and sighed, "You''re a menacing demon!" At that moment, both of them could really do it all day and night when the mood had struck! He had thought that half a month was enough to make him sick of it. However, at that moment, he felt that he was so wrong. He seemed to be running in the opposite direction and was getting more and more irrepressible! Trevor sniffed the faint fragrance on her body while thinking of the work that needed to be done before the holidays and the fact that it would take up a few days. He picked her up once again and lowered his head to rub his lips against her lips. That night was probably thest time that they could go wild! Being tickled by his stubble, Victoria couldn''t help but giggled as she hooked his neck. "What, aren''t you afraid that I''ll bring misfortune to you?" Victoria said. He was obviously thebination of a pervert and a rogue! He just said that she was a demon. She guessed that as long as the person was a female, he wouldn''t mind it even if it was a sow!N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. A small hand gestured into boneless ws as Victoria''s bright eyes were narrowed into the shape of a crescent. She didn''t want to spoil thest day of their perfect honeymoon! "I''m going to gratify my thirst even if you''re poison. I''m just going to consume it as if I''m taking sugarplums!" Trevor said. As their eyes met, Trevor lowered his head and kissed her on the lips. Hethen picked her up and put her on the bed. The night was the same as the countless nights before. They both had passion and enthusiasm thatsted for a long time. Upon returning to Casterwich City, the both of them first returned to their home and had lunch in the As family''s house before Trevor rushed over to thepany. After sorting out all the small gifts in her room, Victoria went to her mother''s room. She noticed that she was stuffing various bottles and jars into a small box. She walked up with a smile. "Mom, I''m going to visit my friends in the afternoon. Don''t give me a bunch of stuff. I don''tck anything at home," Victoria said. Victoria randomly picked up one of the bottles and immediately paused. "Berries? Protein?" What was all that? She thought to herself. As soon as she looked down, she noticed that there were even some health supplements in the small box. The other items seemed to be prepacked dry ingredients and even some other ingredients. On the other side of the small box were some pieces of jewelry and skincare products. Victoria was startled and was confused at the same time. Why did her mother bring these items to her? One after another, she took them out once again. "Mom, I''m married to a rich and powerful family. It''s not that I am so poor that I can''t afford to eat. You don''t have to give me so many staff!" She said. Upon patting her little hand, Veronica stuffed all of them back into the box. "Don''t jinx it! What are you talking about? Today is a great day!" She eximed. Veronica said with relief and lamented after turning around as she tidied up the end of her hair. "Rhea, look at you. Seeing that you have ruddy cheeks and how well you get along with Trevor, I can be rest assured now! Being a daughter is different from being a wife after all! Normally, getting you to help in the kitchen is like killing you. However, now that you''re having your own family, that''s something that you must learn! These are the ingredients for different delicacies. I already paired them up for you. Do you remember, how to make chowder? These are good for your health. You can put a pack of them in chicken chowder, or any othe kind of chowder! At the very least, you could order the cook to do it! Their vours are good. The cook should know how to cook them! After you get married, you should take care of and tolerate each other. Don''t be too capricious and picky, okay? You used to pay more attention to his weaknesses before the wedding. However, you should now pay more attention to his merits. In doing so, your life will be much happier. After you get married, you should be more mature and pay attention to your appearance. Don''t make unnecessary mistakes..." Veronica said. Content belongs to Upon holding her daughter''s hand, Veronica said everything other than asking her to turn a blind eye on every matter! Victoria seemed to understand what she meant. She held her neck like a spoiled child and nodded with a smile. "Okay! I''ll be fine and happy. Don''t worry about me..." Victoria said. Victoria felt helpless when she nced at the other side from the corner of her eye. Did he still need supplements? If he ate those supplements, she was sure that she was going to die! Although she didn''t know what would happen in the future of this marriage, she didn''t expect much about the result. Victoria knew that no matter how he treated her, she couldn''t end the marriage regardless of how aggrieved she was! She couldn''t openly do it! She eagerly cuddled on her upon tightly embracing her mother. "Mom, you and dad must take good care of yourself!" Victoria said. They were the people that she was closest to and cared about the most! Due to her mother''s nagging and urging, Victoria was more and more reluctant to leave. Tears inevitably welled up in her eyes. Ever since they returned, both of them were busy. Trevor was once again on a short business trip while both of them hardly saw each other again. Victoria couldn''t help but felt a little at a loss as their rtionship cooled down. The closer it was to the end of the year, the more frightened Victoria became. She was down in the dumps and was unustomed to being too initiative. Instead, she had to pretend to be happy while she dealt with her family. Soon after that, Victoria would unknowingly read the news. Content belongs to New Year''s Eve had arrived in the blink of an eye. On that day, Victoria received a call from her grandmother. She couldn''t help but felt sad for a brief moment. It had been so many days. Didn''t Trevor know that he should call her? He should at least tell her that he was fine! Her instinct told her that he didn''t care about her. She changed her clothes and went out. Victoria was still angrily cursing, "You should just die out there!" Chapter 694 Chapter 694 That year''s New Year''s Eve party was held at Christian''s house, who was the eldest son of the Clements family. Although Victoria knew that her parents-inw and Alicia would be there, she was still very ufortable as she was still alone. She felt a little stuffy throughout the journey to the venue.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. When the car turned onto the main road, she still couldn''t help but sent a text message to Trevor. "Today is New Year''s Eve!!!" Victoria wrote. The sentence was followed by three exmation marks! After sending the text message, her heart still couldn''t help butthumped wildly. She waited for a long time but there was still no response. The cell phone was as silent as before. No new notifications popped up on the screen! Victoria was so angry that she rolled her eyes. B*stard! B*stard! He didn''t even bother to text her! She cursed in her heart. She already took the initiative to text him, why couldn''t he reply? "Go to hell! Go to hell! Go to hell!" Victoria typed. Victoria was poking the screen and typed a line of words. In the end, she deleted them one by one. It was a special day and she couldn''t allow herself to do that! She sighed and directly turned off the cell phone. She managed to calm down for a brief moment as she looked at the view outside the window. She then turned on her cell phone again and habitually typed his name in the search box. "The Entertainment Tycoon Was Extraordinarily Busy. He''s Been Going For One Honeymoon After Another." "It Wasn''t Easy To Be His Wife As Master Trevor Will Always Look For New Lovers Thousands Of Miles Away!" "A Husband Was Holding The Hand Of A Mistress. How Can His Wife Be So Calm Or Had They Already Been Divorced?" The three consecutive news were apanied by the same photo. Trevor was holding a woman and running fast in the night. As she looked at the photo, it seemed that he was going back to a residential area. The surrounding was shops and shining lights. Was Trevor in Korea again? Was that the cousin that Trevor was talking about? Was the so-called business trip he''d mentioned those days and the fact that he disappeared actually to be together with that woman? Cousin? Cousin! Victoria wondered how many close cousins Trevor had! Only an idiot like her would believe his words! It was clear that they were a couple in the photo! Was Trevor really that busy? Was he so busy that he didn''t even have time to reply to her text messages? As she tightly held the cell phone, Victoria''s eyes were filled with bitterness. Why couldn''t they hold the news for a few more days? Why couldn''t they wait until the New Year was over and until her parents left... After she turned off the cell phone, she suddenly felt empty-hearted. There was even a faint feeling of disgust. She closed her eyes and once again felt a strong sense of revulsion from the bottom of her heart. At the same time, the memories of the previous gossips came to her mind. Was he only had each of his women for only a month? Did he get sick of them in such a short period? If that was the case, why did she have to be so stubborn back then? It was difficult to say whether it was regret or annoyance. The car had already slowed down and stopped. "Madam Victoria..." The driver said. All of a sudden, she came to her senses and adjusted her mind. Victoria then picked up her handbag and got off the car with a smile. As it was a family reunion dinner, the lunch at noon was filled with people from the Clements family. The group of people sat in twos and threes in the living room. Caroline, who was alone, went and apanied Victoria. Although she was smiling, she was actually feeling unhappy. After chatting idly for a while, Mrs. Clements once again changed the topic of conversation. "Vicki, where''s Trevor? The meal is about to begin. Why haven''t we seen him yet?" She asked. Victoria forced a smile and said, "Grandma, he''s on a business trip, and he said that he''s currently heading back. He''s probably on his way!" "Why didn''t he n it sooner? Call and remind him again! What''s going on? It''s so rare for us to have a family reunion. How can he not be here? By the way, where''s Mason? Why isn''t he here?" Mrs. Clements asked. At that moment, Penny put down the teacup in her hand and said. "Mom, Mason might bete. People who are slow need to start early. He''s now leaving home early and returningte every day. He''s trying to learn from the elders! We don''t have to wait for him!" Penny said. "Great! Great! It''s good that he''s self-motivated!" Mrs. Clements said. Victoria simply pretended to tap on her cell phone. As soon as Mrs. Clements finished her words, she looked at Victoria and asked, "Vicki, have you called him?" "What?" Victoria raised her eyes and said. Upon seeing that she could no longer make an excuse for it, she slowly stood up and said, "Grandma, I''m going to go outside and call him now!" Although she walked out, she was very unwilling to do so in her heart. As they passed each other, Alicia immediately caught the disappointment and prevarication in her eyes. It was like seeing herself as she was once forced by her mother. Alicia''s lips twitched, but she didn''t say a word. She wandered around outside. Victoria was very upset yet she still picked up the cell phone and dialed Trevor''s number. As she was anxious and didn''t know what to say, the other end of the phone poured cold water on her. "Sorry, the number you dialed is currently unavable. Please call againter. Sorry..." The recording came from the other end of the phone. Victoria was pulling a wry face as she raised the corners of her mouth. Her lips were stained with deep bitterness. There was nothing more miserable than being alone on such a day of reunion. If Victoria wasn''t married, she should''ve been at home to apany her parents for this reunion meal and they would definitely beughing while cheering along. However, she was currently upset by him. Nheless, she couldn''t tell them that she couldn''t get through. She was also afraid that her mood swing would ruin the atmosphere. Victoria pretended to scroll through her cell phone and momentarily stood outside the door. Just as she was about to turn around, a sugared hawthorn was ced in front of her. "It''s sweet and sour!" Alicia said. Upon looking at her, Alicia gestured her hand once more. "You don''t want me to hand you a handkerchief, do you?" Alicia asked. "Did you sense it?" Victoria asked. As she took over the toothpick from her hand, Victoria took a bite of the sugared hawthorn. All of a sudden, she felt that her teeth were going to corrode from the sourness. At that moment, Alicia took out a piece of tissue below the te and handed it over. "It''s not that I sensed it. That''s just how I''vee through!" Alicia said. They looked at each other as Alicia smiled. "As much as I love the fact that we can be sisters-inw and enjoy the happy family I have now, we''re still best friends! Vicki, you got married so fast. How could I not see something fishy happening?" Alicia said. Alicia gestured to her as she said that. Both of them walked along one side of the secluded walkway. "Vicki, you used to be very bright and beautiful, like a balloon that could fly in air at any moment. In fact, when I see you again, I felt that you''ve been through a lot and were different from the past! No one knows this kind of feeling better than me. Just like the great change in my family, I experienced the feeling of suddenly falling from heaven to hell Although the reason for our ''great change'' may be different, I figured that it might be something that you had never thought of or couldn''t ept in life... I understand this kind of sudden change thates without warning!" Aliciaforted her. As she turned towards the side, Alicia took one of her hands and said. "Since it can''t be changed, then learn to ept it! There is a saying that goes like this. To live a life is like being r*ped. If you can''t resist it, you''d better ept it! Trevor is a man who is blessed and favored by God. You shouldn''t be at too much ofa disadvantage, right?" Alicia said. Alicia''s words were intended tofort her. However, she didn''t expect that even the metaphors were urate. At that moment, Victoria didn''t know whether to cry orugh. "Uncle Gary, Aunt Amanda, and Caroline were loving and reasonable people. I believe that Trevor, who grew up in that kind of family definitely isn''t a bad person! This is what Frederick envies most about him! Vicki, give each other some ne time, you can even set a time limit. I''m sure that he''ll find you different and you''ll definitely discover his sparks! Don''t be upset. No matter what, you''re blessed. Those who are conquered by you are the rich and experienced yboys. You''re the true stunner. Many women look up to you but are unable to reach you. You''re the Mrs. Clements of the family!" Alicia said. Chapter 695 Chapter 695 "With that alone, you can fend off a lot of people! Why cut off your nose to spite your face? Let''s enjoy the New Year however we want! It''s enough if we already did our part and tried our best. If he doesn''t cherish it, it''ll be his loss. At least we won''t regret it, right? By the way, I almost forgot. I heard that there are family rules in the Clements family. The first rule is that a divorce isn''t allowed! I figured that since he''s willing to promise you a wedding, then you''re definitely the only one to him! Let''s just present our best side to them. After all, who knows what''ll happen in the future?" Alicia said. Alicia said as she let out a deep sigh. "Life is short. The experiences of the past few years have only taught me one thing. Cherish the moments and treasure the people around you! Vicki, there are many paths and there is no right or wrong. It''s up to you to decide which one to go!" Alicia exined. After all, she didn''t think that bankruptcy could happen overnight. A change of heart was something that could happen in just the blink of an eye. The approach and betrayal of besties could always happen in the matter of minutes. Simrly, she never thought she would be together with Frederick. It was the same for the death of Aunt Freya and the return of her brother... Everything could change radically, and there would be joys and sorrows. However, there was always nock of luck in the midst of suffering. Therefore, at that moment, Alicia still believed in the kindness of the world and believed that God would always leave an open door. "Alicia, thank you. I''m feeling much better!" Victoria said. She took another hawthorn from the te she was carrying. Victoria then said with a smile, "It''s sour and sweet. I understand now. Sweet alwayse after the sour. Although it''ste, it tastes even better!" Right then, she was probably still on the sour part of her journey! As she sucked on it in her mouth, Victoria seemed to be seeing a glimpse of hope. No matter who would give her the sweetness in the future, she believed that she could wait until that day. They smiled at each other as Victoria continued, "Let''s go back! Grandma''s still waiting. It''s probably time to start the banquet too!" "Let''s go!" Alicia eximed. They soon returned together. Alicia''s words inadvertently enlightened Victoria as her mindset had changed a lot. On that day, Frederick also received a phone call just when the meal was about to begin. As such, he had to go out. In the end, there were only two male elders left, and they decided to go out together. They had no other choices but to reschedule it for that night. The lunch had turned into a party for the women of the family. The situation more or less reduced the awkwardness in Victoria as they were much more rxed. They had also prepared a reunion party at night. However, due to the absence of the men, the grand lunch at noon was changed into the dinner at the night. At that time, it was a self-serviced barbecue and in the form of a small party. In addition to the members of the Clements family, Norman and Veronica, who were close to them, also came to celebrate the party together! Everyone was there at night. Victoria didn''t feel lonely with thepany of her parents. After toasting them in turn, Victoria returned to her mother''s side and chatted with her. The atmosphere was quite harmonious. After a brief moment, her parents-inw came over and all of them slowly gathered around Mrs. Clements. They all gave their blessings and wished her a long life. Mrs. Clements held up her ss with a smile on her face. "Good! Good! Everyone will be blessed and have good fortune in this New Year!" Mrs. Clements eximed.Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org. As she looked around, Mrs. Clements suddenly stopped drinking. "Has Trevor not returned yet? Gary..." She asked. At that moment, Mrs. Clements fixed her eyes on Uncle Gary. Victoria''s face suddenly became embarrassed once more. As her parents and parents- inw were all looking at her, she could only force a smile. When she was at a loss for words, the sound of the brakes from a car suddenly came from the door. She then heard someone shouting. "Master Trevor has returned!" Someone shouted. Trevor strode in as he held a bouquet of tulips in his hands. After taking off his coat, he said, "Sorry, I''mte. I shouldn''t let you worry about me! Grandma, I wish you a Happy New Year and good health!" He went up to his grandma and greeted her. "Good, good. We''re all family. I''m d that you''re back!" Mrs. Clements eximed. As he turned around, he took the flowers from the servant''s hand and walked up to Victoria. "I''m sorry that I came backte!" Trevor said. He was making it difficult for her! Trevor handed it to her, took her hand, and shook it apologetically. He had been rushing back. He even forgot that he''d turned off his cell phone when he was on the ne. It was already evening when hended. When he passed by the flower shop, he wanted to give her a bouquet. If it weren''t for making the online payment through the cell phone, he wouldn''t have noticed her text messages. He didn''t expect that the flight would be dyed for so long. He had been talking with Holger all that time and almost couldn''te back in time! Victoria smiled as she took the flowers. "I''m d that you''re back!" She eximed. No matter what, she couldn''t let him lose his dignity on such an asion. Upon receiving his apology, she noticed that he was worn out from traveling and his face was a little gauntat probably happened as he was rushing back. At least, he was considerate about it. Victoria raised her hand and helped him sorted out his wrinkled cor. At that moment, the maid also handed him a ss of wine. Soon after that, Mrs. Clements spoke up again. "Today is really the happiest day of my life! Upon seeing that everyone has their own family, living a settled life with a good wife and children, I have no other regrets in my life! The only two people left were Mason and Caroline so the both of you should hurry up and get yourself a partner. The same goes for Alicia and Victoria as well. Both of you should work on making a baby as soon as §Ö possible! As for the others, don''t just focus on work! It''s New Year''s Eve now and do you still not want toe home? Can work give birth and raise your children, or apany you to old age? A harmonious family can lead to the sess of everything. Each and every one of you should learn to cherish it, understand?" Mrs. Clements said. Content belongs to As she said the final sentence, Mrs. Clements'' eyes were obviously fixed on Trevor. "Yeah!" Everyone said in unison. After a chorus of voices, Trevor said once more, "Grandma, I won''t do it again!" "Well, cheers!" Mrs. Clements cheered. "Happy New Year!" Everyone eximed in unison. Everyone raised their sses together. As the cheerful music came on, everyone began to have a good time once more. He had always wanted to apologize to Victoria. However, she was either dragged away, or they were simply interrupted by others. Trevor was extremely depressed for a long time. After being enlightened by Alicia, Victoria''s mood was obviously improved. With her parents present, no matter how difficult she felt, she still showed a smile on her face. She was eating some kebabs beside her mother. She was just like a child as she spoke, "Mom, this tastes good!" "You''re still as gluttonous as ever! Don''t eat too much. It''s not easy to digest!" Veronica warned. "Mom, I got it..." Victoria said. Since they were all a family, Victoria spoke very casually. As she talked to her mother, her face was full of happiness. All of a sudden, her mother was pulled away by her mother-inw. As soon as she put down the skewer, an unusual fragrance passed by her nostril. She looked up and saw Trevor standing in front of her. There were some freshly grilled skewers of meat and veggies on the te in his hands. "I didn''t manage to answer your phone call on the ne! I should''ve told you first. You''re aggrieved, aren''t you?" Trevor asked. He had been hurrying back. He just wanted to finish the work and return as soon as possible. However, he didn''t expect it to be dyed till the very last moment! He was initially afraid that she would think too much. However, at that moment, Trevor regretted that he didn''t inform her earlier. Chapter 696 Chapter 696 ? Victoria took a kebab with veggies as her tiny nose wrinkled. Why was the fragrance gone? Was it her illusion? Was it not from him? Victoria sniffed even harder and was confused. She just replied in a daze, "Yeah..." She then bit her lip as her heart was still filled with doubt. He also took a bite as well. As he put down the te, he turned his head and obviously yawned tiredly. He then got himself a cup of iced coffee to refresh himself. No matter how hard she tried to ignore it, Victoria eventually still noticed that. Just as she was about to say something, Alicia walked over with Frederick as they were joking around. "Vicki..." She said. As soon as she approached, Alicia seemed to be suddenly pricked by something as her sensitive nose itched. She quickly turned around and covered her mouth and nose. "Achoo!" Alicia sneezed. "What''s wrong? Are you cold?" Frederick asked. Frederick took a piece of tissue and gave it to her. He then helped her tie up the wool coat on her body. At that moment, Victoria suddenly realized something. When Alicia had previously rushed up, she probably also smelled the pungent scent on Trevor! That was because she clearly noticed that Alicia nced at him right before she turned around. After all, she used to practice perfumery and was definitely more sensitive to these smells whenpared to Victoria. However, Alicia came back to her senses in just a split second. She rubbed her nose and then shook her head. "I''m fine! The smell of pepper is too strong!" Alicia exined. As she spoke, she pointed to the grill pan at one side and changed the topic. Men were more careless after all. They weren''t used to paying attention to these details. As such, both of them didn''t take it seriously. Alicia then said while holding onto Victoria''s hand. "Grandma has prepared New Year gifts for us!" Alicia eximed. She then looked at Trevor again and said, "I''ll borrow her for a while!" Trevor nodded and said with a smile, "Go ahead! Watch your step!" Upon giving Fredrick a quick nod, Alicia left with Victoria with her arm wrapped around her s. They didn''t choose anything too valuable. Due to the circumstances, both of them chose a simple set of jewelry. Only then did they excuse themselves after thanking grandma and chatting for a while. At that moment, it was Victoria who was holding Alicia''s arm. "You smelled it too, didn''t you?" Victoria asked. Her steps suddenly stopped as she forced a smile. For a brief moment, she didn''t know if she should nod or deny it! "Do we need to keep secrets between us? I''m not that weak! I was wondering if I should ask you toe over and help me identify it. Now that you''ve smelled it too, just tell me! You know me. I''d rather die knowing the truth than being deceived!" Victoria demanded. Alicia spoke after a slight hesitation. "It seems to be the scent of oakmoss. It has the smell of moss,dy banks'' rose, and a slight phenolic yet leathery scent. Many perfumes used them as fixative! Perhaps I''m more sensitive to this kind of pungent smell. I don''t know if the scent of leather is heavier or was stimted after it''s being sprayed on his body. I think it might be Chanel number neen. However, there are still some differences. I''m not exactly sure but there should be roses in it as well!" Alicia said. Alicia said as she held Victoria''s hand.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. "Given their status, it''s inevitable for them to y along. They''ll easily get stained with the perfume for just a simple dance! Now I hate this nose of mine! If he really did something bad, he wouldn''t have returned like this! Men are careless at times. Frederick used to be like that and I argued a lot with him about it! Now I am more restrained about it. Let''s think about it. Maybe the things cared for by men and women are really different! Men care about power and wealth but we care about the one that''s in front of us. Our vision is too narrowpared to theirs! Vicki, no matter what, I believe that you''ll handle it well and still be happy!" Alicia eximed. "That''s right..." Victoria thought to herself. As she nodded, Victoria raised her hand and pinched her cheek. "Ally, you''re so experienced now! You''re full of tricks..." Victoria said. "What! Are youughing at me? I''m doing this for your own good!" Alicia said. "For who? For who?" Victoria questioned. Both of them walked around and frolicked in a corner. Their clear and melodious faughter was so loud that the entire hall seemed to be warmed up. They were like two blooming epiphyllums in the night, Love complementing each other with their resplendent and charming eyes. nea Frederick and Trevor responded to theughter and subconsciously looked back. Their gazes suddenly froze as their heartbeats seemed to slow down as well. On the other hand, Mason was also staring at them. Apart from Penny, everyone was filled with admiration and gratification. Penny forced a smile which was uglier than when she cried as her hand pinched hard on Mason. Both of them walked around and stopped, only to find Caroline standing aside and staring straight at them. At that moment, they finally realized something. Both of them quickly stopped what they were doing and tidied up their clothes. Alicia then nudged Victoria and whispered. "You made me lose my face. It''s all your fault!" Alicia said. Victoria stuck out her tongue after continuously poking her. She then said, "You said it first. It''s all your fault!" As they looked at one another, both of them squinted their eyes with a smile. "Sis, that..." Caroline called out. They looked up and asked at the same time, "Who are you calling?" All of a sudden, both of themughed at the same time. Alicia then spoke. "Caroline, it doesn''t matter who you are calling. You don''t have to mind! We''re friends and ssmates, and now we''re family. We won''t fuss about it! You can just call us by our names in private!" Alicia said. As she spoke, Alicia reached out and pulled her over. Victoria also said, "That''s right, we''re about the same age. Just hit us up anytime when you''re free!" "Okay!" Caroline said. Caroline also smiled as she nodded. Upon seeing that she was looking at Alicia all the time, she seemed to have something to say. Victoria exchanged nces with her and spoke. "I just remembered that I''ve forgotten to tell Trevor something. You both can continue to chat..." Victoria said. As soon as she left, Caroline looked at Alicia again and parted her mouth several times. However, she still couldn''t say it. "Caroline, what''s the matter? Do you have something to say to me?" Alicia said. Caroline immediately shook her head. She then turned around to have a look and nodded again. "Alicia, well, today is New Year''s Eve and there''ll be fireworkster. There''ll be a lot of people and it''ll be very lively! Why don''t you..." She said. ''Why don''t you ask your brother toe with you? It was not good to leave him alone!'' Alicia thought. Caroline was muttering, not knowing how to talk to her in a proper way. Alicia also paused and looked at her. She didn''t get what she meant for a brief moment. "I mean, Nichs!" These words seemed to have used up all her strength. After that, Caroline''s face turned red as she said, "He saved me, I..." "Are you talking about my brother? Isn''t saving you something he should do? My brother went to celebrate New Year''s Eve with my parents. He''ll onlye back after the New Year!" Alicia said. Judging from her face, Alicia seemed to see the little girls who looked up to her brother in the past. She didn''t know what was going on between them. As such, she didn''t dare to say anything else. "Alright!" Caroline responded. She looked down, and the disappointment on her face was obvious. Even if Caroline forced a smile, Alicia was still able to see through her. "I''ll give you his phone number and you can thank him on the phone..." Alicia said. It was the only thing she could do! However, would Nichs like this kind of obedient, naive and pampered rich girl? Would the Clements family be able to ept Mr. Nick? Alicia was really clueless! Chapter 697 Chapter 697 ? At the same time, in the Pitcher family. That year, Jeremy didn''t go home to apany his father. Instead, he chose to stay with his mother and Lindsay. However, the situation became tense even before they had barely started eating at the dining table. It was caused by the fish on the table. Lindsay removed the fish as she couldn''t bear the smell of it due to her morning sickness. Upon drinking two mouthfuls of chicken soup, she began to feel nauseous and ufortable once more. She thumped her chest and stood up. "Excuse me, I..." Lindsay said. She turned around and ran to the bathroom once more. Jeremy put down the cutlery and said, "Mom, I''ll go and have a look!" As soon as he stepped up from the chair, he heard a loud bang and saw Sally raised her hand as she mmed the cutlery on the table. "Can''t we enjoy a proper meal? Today is New Year''s Eve and you don''t even want to stop your act! It''s not like you never had a baby before. What''s the point of being so pretentious? You can''t eat this and you can''t do that. Even the nobles are not that difficult to please!" Sally yelled. Sally stood up and shouted, "Sit down and eat!" As soon as she pulled Jeremy down to sit, Sally lowered her voice and continued. "Son, let me tell you. Women can''t be spoiled! Don''t go and check on her. The more you care, the more trouble she''ll get you into! Isn''t she just making you worry about her? It''s okay. She''ll still be fine if you don''t pay attention to her! When you weren''t here, I saw her secretly eating cakes and roasted chicken in the room. The chicken was this big. It''s clear that she has a good appetite," Sally continued.N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content. Sally spoke in a serious tone as she gestured. Jeremy couldn''t help but was being absent-minded. Was she telling the truth? Or, was his mother having an illusion again? He thought that everything was going in the right direction. However, he didn''t expect that not long after her mother was released, the house would be in a mess again on a daily basis! "Son, you must be tired after working, right? I''ve prepared some nourishing chowder for you. I''ll go get some for you!" Sally said. "Mom, let me do it!" Jeremy argued. His heart was also in a mess. Jeremy got up and went to the kitchen. After a brief moment, he brought out a big bowl of chowder. At that moment, Lindsay also returned after vomiting. "What is this chowder? It smells good! I want to have some too!" Lindsay said. Jeremy was about to give it to Sally after filling a bowl of chowder. However, she already took it first. He could only pick another small bowl. Before he could do anything, he heard a loud bang and saw Lindsay dropped the spoon to the table. She then said hysterically. "What''s this? Don''t you know that I''m pregnant? Don''t you know that I can''t eat fennel? Why is that thing in the chowder? Aunt McGowan! Aunt McGowan..." Lindsay demanded. Sally got up and said, "The chowder isn''t for you! Who asked you to take it?" Sally took the spoon from Jeremy''s hand and served a bowl of chowder for him. "This is for my son!" She yelled. Lindsay instantly stomped her feet on the ground. "What do you mean? This one in my belly is your grandson! How can you do this to me? You purposely set yourself against me, didn''t you? You don''t even want to let me have a good meal, do you? Look at what you''ve prepared! It''s either a stinky fish or greasy chicken chowder. Don''t you know how to peel off the skin? Also, these things here are either cold food or food that is not good for pregnant women!" Lindsay rebutted. If he''d known that she would cause so much trouble aftering out, she would''ve just let her stay in there! Lindsay was so regretful as she stared at her! "What does it have to do with me? If you want to eat, you can cook it yourself! You''re crazy! I prepared this for my son! If you don''t want to eat it, does it mean that we''re not allowed to eat it either?" Sally argued. Both of them were once again arguing. He couldn''t intervene and couldn''t properlymunicate with them. Soon after that, Jeremy was also stressed out. "Mom..." Jeremy said. "What are you doing? Are you trying to argue with me and defend your wife? Why did I give birth to you? If I''d known this earlier, I would''ve strangled you to death! You should''ve divorced this shrew a long time ago!" Sally scolded. "Linds!" Jeremy yelled. "What, do you want me to put up with it again? I''ve endured it for too long! I''m pregnant! You old b*stard, you''re the one who should get out of here!" Lindsay screamed. All the noises were giving Jeremy a headache. He punched at the table as the bowl was sent flying by the momentum. "Enough! Are you guys done arguing? Can''t you let me have a peaceful meal?" Jeremy howled. He swung his hand and said angrily, "Fine! Both of you can keep arguing! I''m leaving!" As he picked up the cell phone on the table, Jeremy turned around and walked out of the door. Sally was holding her head and shouted from behind him. "Oh my god, Jeremy, I''m having a headache..." She cried. Lindsay also wailed as she clenched her fist. "Oh gosh, my tummy..." Lindsay said. However, what responded to them was the sound of a car engine starting. Both of them immediately paused on the spot. The dining room was in a mess. That night, as he listened to the sound of firecrackers, Jeremy took out his cigarette by the artificial river as his face was filled with bleakness. The Randolph family, on the other hand, was also having a miserable New Year''s Eve. At that moment, Danica was alone in the empty and dark house. She was the same as Jeremy. She leaned against the sofa and sat on the floor in a daze. She was alone and the only things that apanied her were the wine bottles all over the floor. The emptiness she felt couldn''t be understood by others. On the other hand, the Clements family had a precious reunion. That night, apart from Mrs. Clements, who returned early to rest, everyone else had been lively until twelve at midnight. They greeted themencement of the New Year and left after giving their blessings. It was almost two in the morning when Trevor and Victoria returned home. Both of them simply washed up and fell asleep. After a series of business trips and travels, and the fact that he went to Korea in the middle of it as Selena fell ill, which he had to take care of her all night, Trevor''s mental and physical strengths were on the verge of copsing. He immediately fell asleep. He subconsciously still felt guilty towards Victoria, so he stared at her all the way with his half-closed eyes. He was waiting for her to get on the bed and gave her a goodnight kiss in a daze before falling asleep with her in his arms. However, the tenderness that he held firmly onto was interpreted in a n different way by Victoria. His tiredness, the trace of fragrance on his body, and his attitude where slept immediately as soon as returned. All of which were like a weight stuck in her heart as she thought Trevor hold different attitudes. The first was his concern for his mistress and his indifference to his wife. The second was the attentiveness when he was outside and the exhaustion upon returning home! Content belongs to As she thought that he gave all his energy and happiness to the outsiders, Victoria couldn''t help but was feeling angry that she was left with nothing! Why should she be his trash can and soothing medicine? Why should she have to be considerate and sensible to cater to him? She was unwilling to do so! She hated him! He was a man who had forcibly altered her life yet treated her so wantonly and unappreciatively. She didn''t expect him to be considerate to her. However, couldn''t they at least respect each other during that period of time? If perfume could be used as an evidence, she really wanted to throw a divorce letter at him! He was so dirty! Even if she was tired, she couldn''t fall asleep. It was because she knew that she couldn''t do it! Even if she caught him in bed with a woman now, she couldn''t afford to do it! It was because they were newlyweds. It was because it was the New Year. It was because her parents were happy that day! He could forgo everything but she had too many things to worry about! There was only anger and sadness as she felt his steady breathing in her ear while being surrounded by the darkness. No matter how hard she tried to remind andfort herself, she couldn''t get rid of the thought of "the worst New Year" in her mind. At the same time, there was also the endless resentment and fallout that she couldn''t get rid of. Victoria didn''t push him away. She slowly closed her eyes, clenched her fists as tears silently rolled down from the corners of her eyes and disappeared beside the pillow. They disappeared without a trace. The next morning, she changed into a new set of clothes and quietly returned to her parents'' home early in the morning. Chapter 698 Chapter 698 Due to Trevor''s position and status, he needed to move around to pay the New Year visits to others before the New Year. Therefore, he was also the busiest at that time. Even if it was the first day of the New Year after New Year''s Eve, the Clements family had partially shut their doors in weing other visitors. The party didn''t stop until past midnight. Furthermore, they were married before the New Year, so most of the guests and rtives would still go to Uncle Gary''s house habitually. Therefore, the house was very quiet apart from the sound of firecrackers. Trevor was still sleeping soundly when Victoria had left the room. She didn''t have too many people that she needed to socially interact with. Therefore, she immediately went back to her parents'' home to have lunch. He hadn''t slept so soundly for such a long time. That time, Trevor didn''t even have a dream. He had a good night''s rest. When he woke up, it was almost eleven in the morning. His head was still dizzy! He stretched, moved his hand, and his gaze then fell on the side of the pillow that was already cold. All of a sudden, he felt empty in his heart. At that moment, there seemed to be some firecracker-like sound outside the window. Only then did hee back to his senses. He got up, took a shower, and changed his clothes. After a rest, he was refreshed and full of energy. He opened one of the suitcases and took out an exquisite gift box. He was previously too tired and forgot to give her the New Year''s gift! After putting the box on the bed and tidying up his suitcases, Trevor got up and went downstairs. "Master Trevor, should I prepare lunch?" One of the servants asked.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. "Sure. Where''s Miss As?" Trevor asked. He was a little puzzled after looking around. Where did Victoria go again? They hadn''t seen each other for so long. Didn''t she know that she should keep himpany? "Miss As said that she would pay a visit and have fun with Miss ncard and Miss Caroline. She won''te back for lunch!" The servant said. Hearing that she went to look for Alicia and Caroline, Trevor didn''t think much and said, "Well, please prepare some food for me! Make me a cup of coffee first!" "Okay!" The servant said. After looking through the news, eating lunch, and having his moments of pastime, he entertained a few friends who came to visit. When Trevor came back to his senses, he realized that it was already veryte. Seeing that the house began to be cheerless once more, his cell phone still remained quiet. He couldn''t help but thought of the person that had yet to appear. He felt a little flustered. Was this woman crazy? Was she going to stay there for dinner? He picked up his cell phone and put it down again. She was not too familiar with Caroline. For her to have so much enjoyment and to forget to go back home, he assumed that she must be with Alicia then. He thought to himself. As he got up, he directly went upstairs and took the car key. He was going to confront her in a forthright manner to prevent her from giving any excuses to pass the buck! He went straight to the Promise Garden. Trevor also took a bottle of exquisite wine with him. As soon as he entered the door, he noticed that Alicia and Frederick were in the courtyard. They were casually dressed as Frederick held a bag of dog food in his hand. At that moment, Alicia was running around him, followed by a chubby little white dog. The courtyard was filled with joyfulughters. "Oh my god, don''t chase after me, don''t chase after me. Hubby..." Alicia said. "Honey, please sprinkle the dog food! It''s too clingy..." She begged. "Be careful, don''t fall!" Frederick said. "Honey, ask him not to chase me. I''m exhausted!" Aliciaughed. Frederick held Alicia''s hand with one hand and squinted with a smile. "It''s okay. It won''t bite! It likes you. Didn''t you have a dog before?" He asked. He had an inexplicable feeling towards dogs. However, after knowing that she liked them but previously abandoned them due to her helpless circumstances, he simply tried to get one for her. He thought that it would be good as a New Year''s gift. He didn''t expect her to be so excited. "It''s been a long time! I''ve almost forgotten this feeling!" Alicia said. Pets were also the rights of the rich, while habits were the same for everyone! Although she was now living a life without having to worry about her back and belly, Alicia felt that she was no longer the spoiled, wilful, and vulnerable little princess that she used to be. She suddenly stopped. The puppy raised its head and held onto her leg. It looked cute and well-behaved. Alicia wasn''t used to it for a moment and she subconsciously withdrew her leg. The puppy probably thought that she was ying with it, so it ran and excitedly jump around her. A trace of emotions shed through Alicia''s heart upon looking down at it. He gently held her waist and said in a doting voice, "Just keep it if you like it. If you don''t, I''ll get someone to send it away!" "Let''s keep it!" Alicia said. Upon looking down at her feet, she found that it was indeed cute. It was fate that brought them together. Moreover, the puppy could be herpanion who can relieve her boredom when he wasn''t around. When she was about to give it a name, she looked up and saw Trevor standing by the side. Alicia suddenly paused. Frederick was also slightly startled upon following her line of sight. "Why didn''t you say anything when you arrived? What''s the matter? Why are you here at this time?" Frederick asked. Alicia bent over and picked up the puppy at her feet. She stroked it and handed it to the maid. Trevor came forward and looked at both of them His heart was still filled with shock as all sorts of envy and jealousy surged like rivers in his mind. He raised his hand and handed over the wooden box incl. m2 top-grade red wine in it. Foo hand. There was a bottle of a brief moment, he couldn''t find his voice and he didn''t know where to start. Frederick took it and looked at it. "The 36 year-old Lafite that I''mcking? Thank you! You could''ve just asked the driver to send it here. Why did you trouble yourself toe here?" Trevor came back to his senses and said, "I''m free anyway. That''s why I made the trip here!" As he turned to look at Alicia, he realized that both of them were so casual that they didn''t seem to have gone out or received any guests. In the past, Frederick was rtively lonely whenever it was the New Year. Most of the time, hoe het would just stay alone at home or he would visit his grandmother. It was especially when it came to festive periods like that, that his heart would feel heavier and lonelier. However, that year was obviously different! Once again, Trevor felt that he was looking up at the ideal situation that he wanted in his heart! "Frederick, did you guys... not go out?" Trevor asked. Trevor felt that it was pathetic of him to ask others about his wife''s whereabouts. As such, he inquired about it by using a different approach. After Frederick handed the wine to Levi and instructed him to put it away, he turned around and spoke. "It''s a rare opportunity to be so carefree. I''m definitely going to keep my wifepany! I don''t want to entertain guests! It''s not toote to deal with them after the New Year! I have gotten a dog here and I''m getting used to it!" Frederick answered. Trevor apparently noticed the change in Frederick. He smiled and said, "I''m really contended to see you guys so happy! I''ll leave you guys to yourselves then!" "You can do it too! Cherish it well!" Frederick eximed. Upon raising his hand, he ced it around Alicia''s neck and dotingly touched her little face. He said with his tongue in the cheek, "Don''t follow my path! I won''t keep you on this asion!" Some might not know what Frederick had meant. However, both Alicia and Trevor understood that the path he mentioned was Danica. At that moment, that woman was no longer an emotional knot in Alicia''s heart. She could feel his love and favor for her even from his small gestures. Alicia affectionally put her arms around his waist and said with a smile. "Say hello to Victoria for me! Remember to bring her with you next time. It''s good to see each other too, That way, you guys cane talk about your thing and I can chat with her as well. Also then, we won''t be bothering you both! If she''s here today, she could see my ''Dotter''! Victoria loves dogs too!" Alicia said as she waved. As she spoke, she turned around and pointed at the white puppy behind her. She had already given it a name. In fact, she wanted both of them to spend more time together. Even if it was just a short period, whether it was a minute or a second! Trevor waspletely stunned after hearing what she said. What did she mean? Didn''t Vicky go there that day? Chapter 699 Chapter 699 ? "Woof! Woof!" The dog barked. At that moment, the puppy barked twice as if it knew that they were talking about itself. Soon after that, Trevor, who was also absentminded, instantly came back to his senses. "That''s a good n! Didn''t she call you today?" Trevor asked in confusion as he was still full of doubts. Where did she go? Where did she go the entire day that she didn''t even go home? "I don''t think so! After partying till sotest night, I''ve been catching up on sleep in the morning! Grandma told Aunt Amanda that we don''t have to visit her today. We can do anything we want! Well, we should go back to my parents'' home to pay them a new year''s call soon! Let''s first have a video call with my parents before we go spend time with Grandma!" Alicia added. As they were discussing, she looked at Frederick once more. He nodded and didn''t raise any objections. "Alright! It''s good that we can go on a different day. Both of you can go there after a few days so that Grandma''s house can stay lively for a longer period!" After all, Trevor also needed more time since he had more rtives on his parents'' side and needed to visit them. Therefore, he immediately nodded and said, "Okay!" However, as he listened to it, he couldn''t help but became more puzzled. She had note to look for Alicia yet, and it was also impossible for her to spend the whole day with Caroline. Where did she go? Why didn''t she even go home to have lunch? Trevor thought to himself. Trevor was a little anxious. He then left in a hurry after briefly chatting with them. When he got into the car, he once again took out his cell phone. As soon as he found Victoria''s number, a thought suddenly came to his mind. Her parents'' house! He raised his hand and hit himself on the forehead. How could he be so stupid! Where else away from home could she go and feel so at ease other than her parents'' house? However, shouldn''t he go there with her the day after tomorrow? Why did she go back on the first day of the new year? Moreover, it was getting dark and there was still no news or sign of her. He suddenly felt that something was wrong. After starting the car, Trevor returned home once again. As expected, she hadn''t returned yet! He immediately ordered the servants to get the gifts prepared in advance. On the other hand, Victoria had just been staying at home. She held a pillow in her arms and watched the TV on the sofa for the entire day. She was reluctant to move or leave. Her parents were initially upset and continued to nag her. However, after knowing that the Clements family was fine with it, they happily let her do what she wanted! On the contrary, Veronica was a little anxious upon seeing that it was already time for dinner. "Vicki, it''s already dark. Why aren''t you going home?" Veronica asked. "Mom, can''t I just stay for one more meal?" Victoria said. Victoria was acting dotingly while shamelessly holding the pillow. She felt pathetic. She didn''t want to go back at all! "It''s not about the meal! You''re married, and you came here on the first day of the New Year. It won''t be nice if it gets out! Those people who didn''t know would think that you''re being bullied by your mother-inw. It''s not good for the reputation of both the Clements family and yourself! You can''t be so wilful!" Veronica nagged.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Veronica looked at Victoria again after she finished her words. "Vicki, did youe here because you quarreled with Trevor?" She asked. As she was getting anxious, Veronica suddenly stood up from the sofa. "You didn''t sneak out ande here, did you?" She asked. Could he not know about it? Victoria felt like weeping upon rolling her eyes. However, she didn''t have any tears left. "Mom... I just want to stay here for one more day. Do you hate me? You just want to drive me away! Fine, I''ll go. Are you happy now?" Victoria said. D*mn it! How annoying! She couldn''t even go back to her own home after she was married! All of a sudden, she remembered a phrase that many people used to say. As soon as women were married, they were considered guests in their parents'' home and outsiders in their parents-inw''s home. Only the ce where they lived with their husband, was considered their true home! If a husband didn''t treat his woman as his family, then the woman would literally be homeless! She got up and wore the slippers. Although she wasn''t that miserable, Victoria suddenly had a deep feeling of being homeless! She used to be so happy every day. However, there was only sadness left in her heart then. It was the kind of sorrow that she couldn''t express to anyone else! "Vicki, I''m not chasing you away..." Veronica said. As Veronica was trying to exin, the servant came in and said, "Madam, Master Trevor is here!" "Is Trevor here? Go and inform the Master!" Veronica said. As she was speaking, Trevor entered the door with gifts. As expected, as soon as he took a look at them, he saw Victoria standing in front of sofa with a pillow in her hands.. Victoria was a little messy, acting 1 like a typical untidy woman who was staying at home. Her hair was slightly disheveled, and she was dressed in an extremely bulky wool outfit. Content belongs to "Mom!" Veronica gave her a stare and patted her before going up to Trevor. "Trevor, why are you here now? I was just urging Victoria to go home!" She said. Veronica turned around and noticed that it was as if Victoria didn''t hear her at all. Not only did she fail to tidy up herself, but she alsoy back on the sofa Veronica turned around and hurriedly ran to her, grabbed her arm and repeatedly winked at her. She was so desperate that she afmost popped her eyeballs out. It was as if she was disappointed in her for not living up to her expectations. It was also obvious that Victoria didn''t care about it at all! At the same time, Trevor also noticed her decadence and agitation. It waspletely different from the past. At that moment, Norman also headed downstairs. He asked Trevor to sit down while they briefly chatted. He then received a hockey stick with the signature of a celebrity from Trevor. Norman was so happy that he couldn''t stop smiling. He almost wished that he could start worshipping Trevor as his ancestor. Veronica also treated him with great enthusiasm. "Trevor, do you have anything to do tonight? If you don''t, why don''t you have dinner here before you go? I''ll order the kitchen to cook more dishes! Just tell me what you''d like to eat!" Veronica said. "Okay! I''m sorry to have troubled you!" Trevor said. "It''s nothing. It''s our pleasure!" Veronica said. Victoria was even angrier upon seeing how easy her father and mother were to deal with and how her mother looked at her son-inw. Who was their biological child? Why didn''t they ask her what she was thinking? Norman and Trevor were having a good conversation. Both of them were very passionate as they talked about hockey sports. Veronica, who was beside him couldn''t stand it. Therefore, she picked up a piece of chicken and put it into Norman''s bowl. "That''s enough! Don''t keep talking about hockey when you see him. Aren''t you afraid of scaring him away?" Veronica said. Was he trying to make his precious daughter stay single for her life? "Look at me. I just can''t stop talking after meeting a bosom friend! Let''s eat! Trevor, Rhea isn''t like a reckless hockey ball and can''t be treated rudely! She has been well-behaved since she was a child and hasn''t suffered much. She has the character of a little el within her and it''s inevitable for her to be a little wilful after being spoiled by us. Sometimes, you still have to be a little patient with her. She''s still sensible! She''s not the kind of person who will mess around!" Norman said. Content belongs to "Dad, I know! You''re willing to hand her over to me. It means that you have trust in me. I won''t bully her! I''ll love and protect her just like you do!" Trevor said. As she was chewing the rice, Victoria''s heart was in great sorrow. Nonsense! How could hepare himself to her father? As she looked down, she swallowed all the bitterness that was welling up in her heart. At that moment, nothing was more important in her heart than her family. After all, she had already lost what should''ve lost! After dinner, Victoria sat for a while before she smiled and said goodbye to her parents. The smile on her lips suddenly disappeared as soon as she got into the car. Instead, she quickly turned towards the window. Chapter 700 Chapter 700 Victoria was exhausted from Trevor''s acts! No matter how stupid he was, Trevor could clearly sense the indifferent expression on Victoria''s face at that very moment. The car was driving slowly and neither of them spoke along the way. As soon as they passed the gate, Victoria jumped out of the car and strode upstairs. He threw the keys to the servant. Upon listening to the hurried sound of the stomping, Trevor was just looking at the empty stairs and was momentarily lost in thought. Was she still angry with him because of the thing that happened on New Year''s Eve? After pausing for a brief moment, only then did he quickly headed upstairs. As soon as he entered the room, Victoria happened to be taking out her pajamas. Upon seeing Trevor, she hastened and ran to the bathroom. It was as if she was afraid that he would walk into it ahead of her. With a wry smile, Trevor took a few big steps and reached out to stop her before she went into the bathroom. "Vicky?" Trevor called out to her. How unwilling was she to see him? Upon seeing Victoria grabbing her clothes, he stopped moving and didn''t have any reaction. Trevor slowly took a step forward and hugged her. "I''ll arrange more time for in the future. I won''t make it difficult for you ever again! Don''t be angry during the New Year, okay?" Trevor said. Everything was still fine before he mentioned it. As soon as he brought it up, Victoria was even angrier. Victoria would''ve been the happiest during that time of the year. However, that year turned out to be the worst! Not to mention that he was the one who forced her into that situation, but he even needed her to lower herself to withhold the reputation of their family! She turned around and swung her fist to give him a beating. "I''m angry! I''m angry! I''m so pissed off! Why did you pick me up? Why did you even deprive me of myst bit of happiness? You do know that it''s New Year''s Eve, and it''s the day of the family reunion, don''t you? Why can''t you even put up with it for a little while?" Victoria yelled. Why had things gotten so bad? If both families didn''t know about the marriage, perhaps she didn''t have to care about it so much. Then she wouldn''t have to be so tolerant and so ufortable. She couldn''t wait for him to have affairs with other women. Perhaps then she could get out of this dark life. Her heart seemed to be tied up by something. It became tighter and tighter. Victoria felt a little breathless. Her eyes were slightly red as her tears began to swirl in her eyes. However, she held back her tears in anger. She didn''t want to shed her tears either for herself or forthat kind of man! Upon seeing how aggrieved she was, the scene where Frederick and Alicia were having fun suddenly appeared in his mind. Trevor''s heart was really painful and he couldn''t help but reflected upon himself. Had he reallymitted the most heinous crime? Wasn''t the little woman in his arms as enchanting as that woman? The marriage between them was finalized in a hurry. It was very difficult for Victoria to adapt to a life with the extra shackle on her. In fact, Trevor also wasn''t ustomed to changing his former way of doing things. Therefore, after traveling out for work for so long, he didn''t feel that there was anything wrong with not keeping her informed! However, when he returned on a whim, he suddenly felt that he was a kite that was released as soon as he saw the flower shop or her text messages. As soon as he returned, it was as if there was still a string that was clutched in someone else''s hand. He would even instinctively remember to please her! In reality, he had no experience of having to get along with a woman for a long time. Therefore, Trevor didn''t understand why Alicia could be so happy while Victoria was being so sad. Weren''t they both happy on the previous night?Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org. Therefore, he made a final conclusion. He wasn''t doing it well, at least not as well as Frederick! Alicia''s words suddenly came to Trevor''s mind. He looked at her and thought for a moment. Did he have to buy her a dog too? He immediately asked on the spot, "Vicky, what breed of dog do you like?" All of a sudden, Victoria was confused by his question. "What?" She asked. "If I get you a dog, will you be happy and not be angry anymore?" Trevor asked. As soon as Trevor finished his words, Victoria was so angry that she almost spat out a mouthful of blood. The flowers didn''t work, so was he nning to get her a dog instead? Was that how he coaxed a woman? Victoria gritted her teeth and said, "I like Tibetan mastiffs! And I only like purebred, pure white noble Snow Mastiffs!" Victoria pushed him away and rushed into the bathroom in a fit of anger. "Try and get me one if you can!" She thought to herself. "Bang!" There was a loud m on the door. Trevor heard the loud sound of a door closing, and he paused for a few seconds. Did Victoria also like snow mastiffs? He didn''t expect that they actually have the same liking. It was the only dog the he loved after so many years! It usually wouldn''t even allow anyone to pet it, except for him! Should he gift Shirley to Victoria? He heard the sound of running water. He then sighed and turned to walk out of the bathroom. Victoria scrubbed herself hard in the bathroom. She thought angrily. Why did she have toe across such a person? What did Trevor mean? Did she look like a person who was in need of flowers or dogs? Was his brain filled with bullsh*t? After washing up, she wiped her hair and walked out of the bathroom. Victoria''s chest was still bulging with anger. As soon as she looked up after she went out, she saw Trevor leaning against the bedside with a magazine in his hand. As their eyes met, Victoria looked away and snorted coldly. She was so annoyed. Why should she be in the same room with him? At that moment, Trevor slowly sat up and softly called out, "Shirley!" Who was he calling? Victoria had just gotten her hand on a towel when a white gigantic creature suddenly came up to her side. As soon as she set her sight on it, she threw the towel and ran away before she could clearly see what it was. "Ah..." She cried. Victoria was jumping around in the room in a panic. She was so scared that she quickly jumped into the bed and threw herself into Trevor''s arms. "Trevor, Trevor! Save me! Save me! What is this?" Victoria cried. Upon looking at the well-behaved pet in front of him, Trevor hugged the woman who was rushing into his arms. Both the man and the dog looked confused. He raised his hand and waved as the big dog squatted down by the bed. It licked its fat paws as it looked innocent and silly. Victoria, who was shocked, tightly hugged Trevor and kept nuzzling herself on him. Trevor patted her softly and was quite puzzled still. "Didn''t you want a Snow Mastiff? I''ll give Shirley to you, okay? She''s very obedient!" Trevor said. Although Trevor was a little reluctant to give up his beloved pet, but what belonged to his wife also belonged to him. As he thought about it, Trevor thought it was eptable! "What?" Victoria said. Snow Mastiff? He really got her a Tibetan mastiff! Only then did Victoriae to her senses. Victoria leaned on him while looking back. She then saw the gigantic creature who was as arrogant as a lion in the corner- the bed. It was looking at her cl its head tilted. Its eyes were as fierce as his. Upon seeing that, she once again burrowed herself into Trevor''s arms. Content belongs to "I''m not angry anymore. Get it out of here! Get it out of here!" Victoria cried. She was just simply saying something on her mind. How could he really get her one? She was so afraid! His inner excitement surged up after being so close to her. Trevor then put his arms around her waist again and said, "Okay, okay! Don''t be afraid, don''t be nervous!" He raised his hand and whistled. The snow mastiffs stood up at once. "Go out, Shirley!" Trevormanded. As soon as the order was given, the dog hung its head and walked to the door. Victoria looked at it from the corner of her eyes and shifted her gaze over. How could such a wild dog be so obedient after being trained by him? Chapter 701 Chapter 701 ? Seeing that Victoria was dumbfounded and had clung her entire body to him, Trevor felt that his heart was getting heated up as that situation seldom happened. He caressed her fine hair and slowly pulled down her small hand. "I''m going to close the door!" Trevor said. He got up and walked to the door. Trevor squatted down and patted the dog as well. She didn''t know what he was muttering to it. The breeder then came up and took the huge dog out of the room. Trevor closed the door and went to wash his hands. At the same time, he took out a hairdryer for Victoria. He went back to the bed as Victoria was still in a half-kneeling position. However, the anger in her heart had inadvertently disappeared without a trace. She allowed him to dry her hair like a well-behaved child. Victoria felt the warmth around her and thoroughly enjoyed it. From time to time, she would nce at the man beside her as her thoughts were still lingering on therge snow mastiff. That kind of top-grade dog was definitely very valuable. Although she hadn''t seen it before, she had definitely heard of it! She didn''t expect that he actually brought one there in such a short time just because of what she simply said. Moreover, upon looking at his previous posture, it was obvious that he loved it very much... Trevor''s unexpected move stirred her up once again. What on earth was he thinking? Victoria thought to herself. At that moment, the buzzing of the hairdryer came to an abrupt end. Victoria knocked off his hand as a gentle caressing came from the top of her head. She tugged the end of her hair and muttered. "I''m not your Shirley!" Victoria yelled. Was Trevor doing the same thing to her just like what he did to his dog? She hated it! Upon sitting down, Trevor reached out his hand and pulled her into his embrace. "Shirley is much easier to coax than you!" He said. A piece of meat was already enough to settle it! Victoria turned around and said angrily, "Trevor, what do you mean? How dare youpare me to a dog?" Victoria punched him with her fist and said, "My Sanny is much more obedient than you! It always listens to me!" Trevor grabbed her by the wrist and held her in his arms. He then said, "Baby, can we talk nicely and not make such a fuss?" He would go crazy if she continued to thump like that! He preferred the obedient way she had been. As their eyes met, only then did she notice the passion in his eyes and how distorted her clothes were. She struggled to free herself and fixed the nightgown on her body. Her red lips pursed. Why would she want to squabble with Trevor if it wasn''t for his provocation in the first ce? Upon rolling her eyes, Victoria turned over and was ready to go to bed. However, just as she moved, she was once again hugged from behind. "Vicky..." Trevor said. After buzzing around throughout the night, Victoria wasn''t going to brush him off just like that, was she? The gentle kissnded on her neck as Trevor''s low voice was filled with ambiguity. "We haven''t been together for a long time!" Trevor said. He went on a business trip after their honeymoon. His desire for lovemaking couldn''t be ked after that. It was too torturous! Upon turning around, Victoria tightly tugged his cor and stared at him. She stared so hard that her eyes almost popped out. How could he still have the nerve to talk to her about that? What a pervert! He was exhausting himself from everything out there, and now he must''ve been as dirty as a briquette! Did he wish to stain her as well? He shouldn''t even think about it! "I want..." Trevor uttered. He wished! Victoria thought to herself. Just as Victoria was about to speak, her body was suddenly swooped down. Victoria''s words of disagreement that hade to her mouth were forced back into her. The long-awaited night was more passionate than before. All her thoughts were shattered into pieces by him. Victoria''s world suddenly dazzled. Even before she closed her eyes, all that remained in her mind was a big question mark. Did those women only care about getting the money? Did they work hard? Victoria was going to die from that! It was said that married couples that quarreled with each other would make up in seconds. No matter the circumstances, Victoria''s anger had already subsided to nothing when the wild ride from the previous night ended. However, she didn''t expect that her good sleep over the night would be disturbed by someone''s uncontrolled movements in the next morning. Trevor was satisfied after experiencing extreme joy. His body and mind were deeply pleased by the ultimate sense of belonging. She continuously pushed and strangled him as she was so angry. Her hair stood on end.C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org "Well, are you done?" Victoria said. Trevor lowered his head, and once again kissed Victoria on her lips. "You''re too charming! I''ve let you rest for far too long. Now that I''m back, don''t you want to let me do as I please? You can''t treat me like this in the future!" Trevor said. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org It was said that Absence makes the heart grow fonder. It was definitely true! It was a mistake for him to go on this long business trip! There were two climaxes in a row and Trevor''s desire was almost at its peak. He was on the edge of being out of control. That form of feeling that he''d never felt before made Trevor even more confused and afraid. Although Trevor didn''t like to hold it in, he never had such an uncontroble desire when it came to lovemaking, let alone to indulge himself like that. Since thest time when he identally did it to her, he felt that he was out of his mind. It had suddenly be the fun of his life. He would fantasize about it, relive the moments, and even have a strong desire for her! His lipsnded on her neck and moved downwards. Trevor unconsciously muttered, "Did you know that I haven''t had sex for almost a month now?" Half a year previously wasn''t a big deal for him. He usually had not had sex for one month in the past. However, when he returned this time around, he really felt that he had be a little different ever since he met Victoria. "For my next long business trip, should I consider taking you along or letting you visit me on a regr schedule?" Trevor asked. Trevor unconsciously muttered out all hisplicated thoughts and ns that were in his heart. His soft voice was neither too loud nor too soft as it just was just clear enough to be heard by Victoria. Victoria''s anger suddenly disappeared. For the first time in her life, Victoria was surprised to discover that the man in front of her was asionally quite cute. She thought of something and chuckled as she softly poked him on his chest. "You gave Shirley to me. Isn''t it a bit too painful for you?" Victoria asked. Trevor was in a trance and didn''t think much about it. He slightly frowned and said, "Well, Shirley won''t let anyone else pet her!" As soon as Trevor finished his words, he seemed to be woken up by a dull thunder. He immediately shook his head and said, "It doesn''t hurt, it doesn''t hurt! If you like her, I''ll give her to you!" Trevor stroked Victoria''s hair at the side of her temples. Trevor''s eyes were full of seriousness. "Shirley''s yours. Everything''s yours. As long as you''re mine!" He said. The scene of her ying with Alicia and the scene of Frederick and Alicia''s sweet moments shed through his mind. At that moment nothing warmed his heart more than that! For the first time in his life, Trevor got rid of his primitive impulse and truly began to look forward to their marriage life from the bottom of his heart! Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Victoriaughed. However, she could feel a trace of trueness and care from his slowness. At that moment, the smell of oakmoss faded away. Only then did she choose to believe that he was just muddled! Upon raising her hand, Victoria hooked his neck and gave him a soft, sweet kiss. "Dear, it might bete... But Happy New Year!" She said. Upon slightly rubbing against her nose, Trevor''s frozen heart seemed to be soaked in burning magma. He said in a soft voice, "Happy New Year! Baby, what kind of gjft do you want for the New Year?" Victoria tilted her head and seriously thought for a while. "A gift? Can I ask for anything?" She curiously asked. Chapter 702 Chapter 702 "Hmm!" The atmosphere was just right, and Trevor was being quite generous. He had already trusted her with his beloved Shirley. What else could he not give her? Victoria felt that she had to grab on to this rare opportunity and said, "Then you should give me a morning kiss before going out every day, and a goodnight kiss before going to bed every night! As long as you are here, you must do it no matter what!" That way, as time went by, he would remember his identity and control his desires!N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content. Truth be told, at that moment, Victoria was not deeply in love with him, but simply hoped that they could live a better life together. She didn''t want to be miserable, and she definitely did not want to lose her life. However, she had forgotten that a habit is the most difficult thing to get rid of, and she was a part of the habit. In the past, women who were associated with him always tried to ask for money, essentials or help from him. This request surprised Trevor as it was a rtively new request, then he nodded his head and promised. "Okay!" The two of themy on the bed for a while before getting up to continue their new year''s vacation... In the following days, if Victoria was not at home, she would be visiting her family, her parents- iw, and Alicia. However, Victoria felt rtively rxed on each asion. She was obviously luckier than those who were not epted by the rich and powerful families or those who had problems with their mother-inw. Furthermore, Trevor behaved himself after he came back. Besides apanying her to visit ces and Shirley, he did not hide from her while he was on the phone either, mostly talking about business matters. After a few days, Victoria''s mood was much better. She was not a woman with a wild soul, and she often longed for a simple and stable life. From time to time, she didn''t mind muddling along, not thinking much about the future. She even felt excited about the life she was living then! However, she also knew that all holidays were only supposed to be temporary, and they would eventually pass! Soon it was time to go back to work, and Victoria put all her energy into her work. Her chaotic thoughts were put aside. Life was back to normal again, and the days were busy and meaningful. On that day, she returned home and put the flowers she had bought on her way home into the vase. When she inadvertently looked at the wedding photo ced above the headboard, she remembered that Trevor had been on a business trip for a few days. Apparently, Trevor was doing better that timepared to the previous time. At least, he would inform her of his whereabouts in advance if he was noting home. Suddenly, she remembered the time he fell unconscious and started murmuring to himself. She picked up her cell phone and giggled, "I''ll send you a videoter!" After dinner, she nned out her work schedule. By the time she was done, it was almost ten o''clock. After taking a shower, she estimated that it was about time for him to rest, so she took her cell phone and got on the bed. When the camera was turned on, she deliberately covered the camera and applied a mask on her face, and said, "Good evening, darling..." On the other end of the phone, Trevor had just finished his work. He purposely logged on to theputer for her. He asked, "Well, where are you?" Seeing that he was dressed properly and looked well behaved, Victoria smiled with satisfaction, and then said, "Be prepared, the ghost ising..." Dragging her tone slightly, she uncovered the camera bit by bit, and then happily greeted, "Hubby, hehe, is this counted as a visit at work? You''ve worked hard!" In the video, Trevor saw a woman with a silly rabbit ear headband and a ghostly pale face, but in a sexy red nightgown. He almost spat a mouthful of hot water directly onto the screen, but his tension was deeply relieved by her funny appearance and said, "You''re so naughty!" The silk nightgown she was wearing was a gift that he bought for her when he was on a business trip. Red was really her color! Just then, there was a sudden knock on the door. Victoria vaguely heard the sound of food delivery. After a while, Trevor came back into the frame with a set of simple fast food as his supper. Watching him eat, chatting with her with the asional message notification, Victoria could really feel his hardship. She noticed the fatigue between his eyebrows unintentionally. She just apanied him quietly and did not disturb him. When he was done eating, she said, "Honey, you have to eat well even if you are busy at night in the future! Health is more important! It is not good for your health to eat sote!" "Alright!" Trevor answered. "Are you tired? Go to bed early after you finish your work. I won''t bother you anymore! I''ll wait for you toe back!" Waving to the camera, Victoria sent him a flying kiss. After saying goodnight to each other, they hung up. Although they did not talk much, theyy down feeling warm in their hearts and slept well all night. After a particrly difficult new year, Danica came to the hospital in a mess. She couldn''t decide whether she loved or hated her father. She really wanted to leave him behind, but she could not She would be a nobody in the world if she did not have a father. At least if she had a father, she would not be pathetic and alone. Most importantly, only he knew who her birth mother was! So, in the hospital, she sat in front of the hospital bed for a long time. Finally, she got up and went to pay part of the medical fees. She was like a zombie. She had no ns for the future, neither did she have the motivation to continue living. After paying the fees, she felt a sudden pain in her body. She turned and ran to the bathroom. After squatting for a long time, the indescribable heat and strange feeling came again. Danica felt as if she was being bitten by ants, apanied by the uncontroble urge to scratch the area. She got up, and felt a little embarrassed. After all, it was such a private part. She couldn''t determine where the feeling wasing from. If she tried to really feel it, it seemed to disappear again. Going back to the corridor, the indescribable feeling appeared yet again. She suddenly remembered that she was in the hospital, so she went to the Urology Department on the other side. Just then, in the obstetrics and gynaecology department, Lindsay just finished her prenatal checkup. In the corridor, the two of them met and stopped. They looked at each other, but they did not speak. They each went their own ways. Lindsay couldn''t help but wondered. Why did she look so pale? Had she lost him yet again? She touched her belly and felt that she was more fortunate. She picked up the phone and called Jeremy, "Jeremy, I''ve checked everything. Everything is fine. Come and pick me up. Shall we go to the five-star French restaurant at noon to celebrate?" "Don''t you have your own hands or feet? What do you want to celebrate? Why do you want to eat outside? You should know your ce as a pregnant woman! My son is working so hard! Come home immediately after the checkup You really do not know how to save money, all you know is how to spend. You are not considerate at all! Do you think money grows on trees? I don''t know what Jeremy sees in someone like you!" Madam York roared at her. She hung up the phone with a bang. Lindsay felt so angry. Just when she put the phone away, a pair of white high heels came into her sight... Chapter 703 Chapter 703 ? Lifting her gaze, she saw a very young girl. She was beautiful and had an overbearing temperament. She wore a branded long skirt and jacket and carried a limited-edition diamond handbag worth thousands of dors. The diamond bracelet on her wrist shone brightly in contrast to her ckce gloves. At first nce, she was obviously well-off. At the same time, there was a man dressed in a chauffeur''s suit behind the woman. Judging from his broad shoulders and thick back, it was obvious that he was a martial artist. This woman''s face was not a familiar one. Subconsciously, Lindsay frowned slightly. Did they know each other? While she was dwelling in her confusion, the woman asked provokingly, "So, are you Lindsay?" Lindsay nodded. She wasn''t sure of the situation, so she asked politely, "Hello, you are...?" "You shameless b*tch! How dare you seduce my brother-inw without taking a look at yourself in the mirror? You shameless mistress! B*tch! You''re so ill-bred! You failed to seduce the elder brother, so you targeted the younger one? Who do you think you are? I''ll have you know that my sister is younger, more beautiful, cleaner, and more fertile than you! Who do you think you are? If you know what''s good for you, you should get out of here as soon as possible! From now on, stay away from my brother-inw!" With her hands on her hips, Cecilia shouted loudly for everyone to hear at the entrance of the hospital! Lindsay was shocked. The crowd was discussing and using her, judging her based on what they had just heard. She was so furious that she was about to explode, "Who are you? Are you blind? How dare you use me?" Lindsay had never been wrongly used like this. She was enraged and refused to give in. Cecelia sneered. She was very smart, keeping a certain distance from her and said, "Don''t you even know me? How dare you steal my brother-inw? I''ll tell you! I am the second daughter of the Castle family, Cecilia! Waverly is my elder sister! Jeremy is my future brother-iw! Don''t be so shameless! How dare you bully my sister? My sister is kind, but I am not! Did you think that the Castle family was dead? If you are as smart as you think you are, get out of here quickly! My brother-inw was just fooling around and you took it seriously! How many men have you slept with? Do you think you can use your child to gain happiness? My brother-inw will never love a woman like you!" "Only a b*tch like you would be in such a hurry to get married with your status. Do you think you can use your unborn child to gain leverage? I''m telling you, don''t even dream about it. The child would be just an illegitimate child even if you give birth to him!" Cecelia kept saying. Cecelia pointed at her angrily and spat out everything she knew, "You are such a vicious woman. You stole your best friend''s boyfriend and framed her. You harmed your father, and even killed your own brother. You are so wicked! You still expect to marry into a rich family, and you want topete with my sister? My sister is the eldest daughter of the Castle Family. She is well-educated and elegant. She wouldn''t even bother to argue with a b*tch like you." Lindsay was so angry that she was trembling all over. She couldn''t even interrupt. Cecilia was furious and continued to ramble on, "You want to say that I''m ill-bred, don''t you? No matter how ill-mannered I am, I would never scheme against my best friend, steal my best friend''s boyfriend, or rob another person''s husband! At least I have basic decency, which you could never possess! My sister is gentle, but I''m not as good- tempered! If you dare seduce my brother-inw or spoil my sister''s reputation again, I''ll beat you to death! You will never be better than my sister! Hmph!" She snorted in disdain and looked up. Cecilia turned around with an arrogant look and said, "Let''s go, Aaron!" Cecelia turned around and trotted into the car in her high heels. Behind her, everyone was discussing about Lindsay. She was so angry that her blood was boiling and her stomach ached. Then she thought of something, which calmed her down. Was she Waverly''s sister? Didn''t Jeremy already reject the engagement? Didn''t Waverly not want it either? What was going on? Lindsay''s mind was in a mess as she quickly returned home. When she entered the house, she saw Sally sitting on the sofa, watching TV while eating sunflower seeds and watermelon. The floor was as bright as a mirror. Apparently, she had waxed the floor. Lindsay felt enraged as she changed into the slippers. She knew that she was pregnant, but she still did this? She had been bullied outside, and she was even treated poorly at home. It was so frustrating! Squinting her eyes, she also knew that the old woman had done it on purpose. She could only ignore it and walk to the kitchen. She made herself a cup of brown sugar water and drank it. Lindsay was still angry. Why did she bring this old woman here in the first ce? She was really such an eyesore! Although she had been married into the Pitcher family and Jeremy had also epted her, her current life was really awful! She brought this upon herself! However, who would have thought that the same old woman who was crazy and still cared about her before, would be normal and begin to fight for her son''s attention, just to hate her and make her life miserable? The most intolerable thing was that every time they had a quarrel, if Jeremy sided her, the d*mn old woman would run away from home. In the end, she''d have to bow her head and admit her mistakes just so that they could stay together under the same roof! Life was always depressing, but... Lindsay unconsciously stroked her belly and closed her eyes. She felt happy again. She had a child and Jeremy, and he was not as cold to her as he used to be! Without Alicia, everything was just fine, but why did this d*mn old womane here? Of course, it had to be his own d*mn mother! "Sigh..." Lindsay sighed. Why were there always obstacles in her life? She could only bear with it in hopes that everything would be fine after the baby was born! She calmed herself down and opened her eyes, just to see an eggnt and crabs that had been washed and put on the table. She was filled with rage and strode out the kitchen and shouted, "What are you trying to do? I''m pregnant with your grandson. It''s one thing for you not to care about me, but don''t you care about your own grandson?"Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org. Just as Sally was enjoying the show, she got angry for being suddenly shouted at. She stood up, her smiling mouth twitching, "What''s your problem this time? You''re always unhappy, as if someone owes you money! Don''t disturb me when I''m watching TV. I''m enjoying it!" Sally sat back down when Lindsay stepped forward to pick up the remote control and turned off the TV. Sally snatched the remote control and turned it on again. They went back and forth like that for a long time. In the end, Lindsay directly pulled the plug out of the socket! Content belongs to After failing to turn it on for a few times, Sally became furious and said, "You are such a bad person. You won''t even let me watch TV! I''ll tell my son about what you''ve done to me!" "Who is the bad person here? You know that I''m pregnant, but why are you still making the ground so slippery? Why are you preparing eggnts, crabs, watermelons and all the food that I can''t eat? Why don''t you just starve me to death?" Lindsayined. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Jeremy entered the house to see the chaotic scene once again, as it had always been... Chapter 704 Chapter 704 His mind was buzzing. He didn''t expect that he couldn''t even be at peace when he just came back to take his cell phone! Patting his forehead, Jeremy was also speechless and asked, "Mom, Linds, what''s going on here?" Why did they have to quarrel every time they met? The harmonious scene in the past was like a dream, so short that he was still in a trance. He stepped forward, pulled them apart and helped Lindsay sit down. Then, he pulled his mother aside and said, "Don''t quarrel. I''ll buy another apartment nearby in a few days. You both can live separately!" Originally, he wanted the family to live together harmoniously and feel the warmth of family love. At that moment, Jeremy only felt that life was of little value, and it was aplete mess. As soon as he finished speaking, Sally burst into tears, "I know that you don''t like me! My own son doesn''t want me anymore. What''s the point of staying alive? You don''t want your mother after marrying a wife. I understand. What''s more, I have not fulfilled the duty of a mother. I don''t me you! All these years, it''s not that I didn''t miss you or didn''t want to bring you with me wherever I went. However, I never had much ie as a woman. You are a precious descendant of the Pitcher family that will continue the bloodline..." "Mom, I don''t mean that! Well just live separately. I will still visit you every day! Don''t quarrel any more. What has this family be? I just want to be at peace!" Jeremy exined. At that moment he had to take care of an old woman and a pregnant woman. He felt unprecedentedly tired. Once again, Jeremy regretted his decision, yet he didn''t know exactly when his life began to take a turn for the worst. His life had never been this much of a mess, albeit a bit lonely. However, ever since the whole ordeal with Alicia, he did not have any happiness left in his life. It had been a long time since he truly felt happy! Fast forward to then, even a peaceful and normal life seemed like a luxury he could never afford. Jeremy couldn''t tell others about the hardships he felt in his heart. Come to think of that, he didn''t even know who to tell his worries to! Apart from the crushing pressure he felt in his heart, he didn''t know what else was left. At that moment, Sally wiped her tears and angrily pointed at Lindsay, "It''s her. She went mad when she came back. She turned off my TV! Just take a look at yourself. Do you really need to drive my son to the point of exhaustion?" "You have some serious nerve toin before I''ve made my case! I''ve tolerated you all this time! It''s winter but I won''t say anything about the waxed floor. Look at these things, watermelons and pineapples, which one of them isn''t a taboo for pregnant women to eat? I can forget about these. Originally, I was very happy after the prenatal checkup and wanted to go out to have a meal with you but she forbade me from doing so. I''m a pregnant woman. She doesn''t let me eat outside, but she prepares eggnt and crabs for lunch? These are all food that I can''t eat! Should I just munch on in buns?" Lindsay cried. After being bullied back and forth, Lindsay had also been pushed to the limit and was on the verge of breakdown. On the other hand, Sally was just getting started, "What? These are all for me! Yours are in your own box, aren''t they? Since when have I forsaken you? I''ve already ordered the chef to cook you your favourite stewed chicken with potatoes, and I even made fried vegetables for you. What else do you want? The eggnt is for me, and the steamed crabs are for the neighbour. There are only two of us, yet there are three dishes and the tomato soup is also for you. Isn''t it enough? Why are you so wasteful? You don''t even know how to be considerate towards your husband! You throw away half of the fruits you eat and you continued to buy cosmetic products even though you can''t use them! You aren''t considerate towards my son at all, so I have to be thrifty. The floor is too dirty, so how could I not clean it? The wax is of the non-slip kind, and it won''t make you fall!" After quarrelling, Lindsay suddenly realized that she had been set up. Yes, she was confused. Was it wrong to draw conclusions from what was obvious? She was really baffled by Cecilia! She was at a disadvantage so she did not speak anymore. She felt angry and wronged. Her eyes were full of tears and her chest was wheezing. "Look, you''re at it again. I just said a few words!" Sally snorted, and Lindsay''s nails were almost broken from her clenching them. Jeremy quickly got up and said, "Well, since you both have cleared things up between you, all''s well that ends well, right? We are a family, don''t quarrel! I know that you two are just thinking for my own good! You should be more considerate towards each other for my sake! I have to meet a client this afternoon so I came home to get my cell phone! After I finish today''s work, let''s arrange to live separately!" After Jeremy took his cell phone, he was afraid that they would argue again, so he said directly, "It''s settled then! If you still have any objections, I will buy two more houses, one for each of you. You can both move out. There is no need to argue anymore!" Seeing the both of them had shut up, Jeremy took his cell phone and went out. Then, Sally returned to her room, and Lindsay also sat down angrily. When she inadvertently looked up, she saw that it was time for lunch. Jeremy should being back for lunch at that time. In that case, he should be free! She got up and put on her shoes and hat again. After tidying up, Lindsay chased after him in a hurry.Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org. Jeremy was driving down the road. He felt bitter and upset. His stomach growled from time to time, but he had no appetite at all. He stopped by the side of the road, looking out at the quiet street through the window of his car. He smiled bitterly. He wasn''tcking anything in his life, but he didn''t even know where to eat. His heart was empty, and it was lonely and cold! He got off the car and walked around in confusion. Finally, he sat down on one side of the park to rest. For some reason, he stared at a withered vine in a daze. "Woof, woof, woof!" Suddenly, he heard the barking of a dog. When Jeremy came to his senses, he saw an exquisite white puppy standing at his feet. The raised its head and looked ven adorable. It was wearing a very cute little dress and a red bell around its neck. It seemed like it had just ran away from its master. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Bending down, Jeremy picked the puppy up and asked, "Are you lost? You can''t find your home, can you?" As he finished his words, a familiar voice drifted over," Dot Dot! Sorry, this is my dog..." She wanted it to be returned to her! After a few big strides, Alicia was still panting as she ran. When she looked down, she was also slightly surprised Was that Jeremy? He was stunned as well. Then, Jeremy slowly got up, stroked the puppy in his arms, and gave it back to her. Holding the dog, Alicia suddenly did not know what to say. After a long while, she said, "Thank you!" "Your dog... is very beautiful!" Jeremy said. Seeing his former lover, Jeremy''s eyes became watery. She was also very beautiful! She was even more beautiful, more rxed, and more brilliant than before! It was obvious that she was doing very well! When their eyes met, it could also be seen that he was not living a good life. However, at that moment, Alicia did not take pleasure in his misfortune. Instead, she was filled with sadness after hardship fill Subconsciously, she hoped that he could also be better. After a long time, she said the same two words again. Content belongs to "Thank you..." Looking at each other, the two of them felt that there was no need to mingle with each other anymore. Pointing behind her, Alicia was just about to turn around when she suddenly heard a barking sound... Chapter 705 Chapter 705 ? "Dot Dot, behave! Don''t bark. I''ll bring you for an injection if you bark again!" Alicia scolded gently while patting the puppy. Then, she noticed that one of the bells on the dog''s neck was missing. "Hey, where''s your bell? Where did it go?" She murmured and turned around. Jeremy looked around and moved aside. He picked up a bell and asked, "Is this the bell?" "Yes! Thank goodness you found it! It won''t look good if one is missing!" Alicia said. Jeremy turned and stepped forward to hang the bell on the puppy''s neck and said, "Don''t move!" Meanwhile, Alicia held the puppy''s head. The two of them worked together to fix the dog''s cor. Jeremy also adjusted the direction of the dog''s cor. As their eyes met, they were silent for a moment. Then, Alicia slowly stepped back to distance herself from him, and she said awkwardly, "Thank you!" With a murmur, Alicia inevitably felt a little bitter. She had loved this man for many years. At that moment, even though she no longer loved him, she remained haunted by the memories they once shared. Jeremy''s feelings were even deeper. The smile on his lips was uglier than crying. She had said three sentences in total to him, but all three times, she had only said a polite yet awkward "thank you". The love of his life, with a beautiful beginning, a twisted process, and a final ending like that! How could he not sigh? Yet, at that moment, Jeremy looked at her and suddenly felt that maybe it was God''s will! She was right! She had made the right choice! It was good that he didn''t get her involved in his messy life! She was such a kind and wonderful woman. She deserved a better life! He was the one who did not cherish her. He deserved this bitter punishment! Squinting his eyes, Jeremy smiled faintly and said, "Well, I wish you happiness!" With a smile, all the hatred dissipated. Alicia waved and said brightly, "You too! Good luck!" Then, she turned and ran away with the puppy in her arms. Seeing her walk away, tears rolled down Jeremy''s cheeks. In the car on the other side, looking at this scene from a distance, Lindsay couldn''t believe it. Wasn''t she dead? What was going on? Why were they together again? Were they dating in the park? Was he sitting there and waiting for her? Why, why was this woman still alive? Grabbing her hair, Lindsay was more confused than ever before! In the blink of an eye, it was time for the family to spend the night together. At that time of every year, there would be a livelyntern festival taking ce in famousndmarks andrge squares of Casterwich City. As for the gathering that day, the Clements Family did not have very strict rules. So in the daytime, the families would visit each other briefly without staying to eat. On the other hand, ever since she saw Trevor ordering fast food for supper in the middle of the night, Victoria was suddenly motivated. In addition, her mother always nagged and prepared some soup ingredients for her, which stimted her interest in cooking. Therefore, every day after work, she would spend the rest of her time in the kitchen, learning how to pick, wash and cut vegetables, little by little. After all, she had never done any cooking. She only knew how to cook soup, which was basically just putting all the ingredients into an electric pot. She used an electric pot instead of a gas stove because she was afraid of fire and gas. She was really not any good in the kitchen! However, more than one person had told her that if she wanted to win a man''s heart, she had to conquest his appetite first. Therefore, being half brainwashed and half curious, she really put her heart into learning how to cook for a few days. Although the food she cooked may be so bad that not even dogs would eat it, she was at least no longer clueless about cooking! The little progress she made every day gave her quite a sense of aplishment. Victoria was sure that Trevor woulde back for dinner in the evening that day, so she told the chef to prepare a few dishes. She wanted to prepare fried eggs with tomato by herself. After she changed into her loungewear, she estimated the time she needed, and she was eager to have a try.Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org. ???? In the small kitchen, she drove the servants out then she washed two tomatoes and cut them into pieces with a small knife. She cut some spring onions and ginger and put. them into a bowl. When she put down the knife, Victoria''s forehead was sweating, and her hand felt a little sore. She shook her wrist and uttered, "It''s not as easy as cutting cabbage! It''s so tiring to cut vegetables!" When she saw the well- cut ingredients on the te, she was a little proud of herself. Then, she clumsily cracked two eggs and used a fork to remove the egg shell that she dropped in the bowl. After that, she stirred the eggs the way Aunt McGowan had taught her! After getting used to it, she was able to do it more and more smoothly. After everything was prepared, she fell into a trance again, "How do I do it? Should I put in the eggs first?" After thinking for a while, she took out her cell phone, "I''m so stupid! Don''t I have a picture here?" She could do it if she followed the instructions on the picture. Then, she followed the instructions in the picture. It was her first time, so she did not know how much oil to put. She ended up pouring a lot, and still ruined the eggs with the leftover oil in the end. It took her many tries to finally get it right. When she finally brought out the dish, her whole body was covered with smoke and oil, and she was in a mess. She could not stand the mess so she cleaned up the kitchen. When she looked at the unappetizing but edible dish on the table, her eyes lit up. At that time, Aunt McGowan''s voice was heard at the dining hall, "Master Trevor, are you home? Dinner is ready!" Carrying the dishes, Victoria also ran out in a hurry and met Trevor, "Dear, you are home. Let''s eat!" Seeing that she was wearing an apron and was covered in smoke, Trevor was surprised, "Did you make it?'' There were four dishes and one soup on the table. It was an exquisitebination of vegetables and meat. Seeing his happy face, Victoria''s face turned red with embarrassment. She shook her head and put down the dish she had made and said, "I only made this!" Moreover, it seemed a little unpresentable! She was happy at first, but when she thought that he might be disappointed, Victoria was a little upset. Did men like women who knew how to cook? She should have learned how to cook earlier! No matter if it was a dish or a table of dishes, Trevor was moved. After all, her intentions were the most important! "You''ve worked hard! I''m hungry. Let''s eat!" Trevor said. "Okay..." Victoria answered. Taking off the apron, Victoria helped to set the table. Her mother was a good cook. Often, her mother would cook for her father, and her father would also help her to get the soup. Growing up in such a family, Victoria did everything naturally and she didn''t feel that anything she had done was out of ce! However, for Trevor, this was a rare warmth that could only be found at home. In the past, when he was not meeting any clients, he rarely ate at home by himself! However, he clearly felt the warmth of going home for dinner then. Chapter 706 Chapter 706 The first dish he took was her dish, fried eggs with tomato. Seeing Victoria biting her fork and staring straight at him, Trevor also gave her some eggs with a smile and said, "It tastes good!" Except that it was a little nd! Fortunately, it was nd. If it was salty, he would be miserable after he finished eating the dish. Victoria was used to nd food, so the dish was just a little sour for her. The dish wasn''t that bad. In the end, she concluded that the tomatoes chosen were not good! Trevor finished the dish to show his support. Whether he did it intentionally or unintentionally, his actions had made Victoria extremely happy. They didn''t talk much, but they were very happy. After dinner, Trevor answered a phone call, and Victoria went back to her room. Thinking that it was the Lantern Festival and a fullmoon night, she took out a long down jacket. When Trevor entered the room, he saw her wrapping herself up, so he asked, "Are you going out?" Wearing the warm snow boots, Victoria put on the fluffy earmuffs and said, "I heard that there arenterns on the street. I also want to go and look at the moon!" The main street of the mansion had been decorated withnterns for a long time, but thenterns, after all, would be more charming when contrasted with the dark night sky! Trevor picked up his coat with one hand, took her hand in his and said, "I''ll go with you!" "Ouch!" Victoria screamed, scaring Trevor who let go of her quickly and asked, "What''s wrong?" Seeing her rubbing and blowing her little hand, Trevor realized that there were several red blisters, as if she was scalded. He looked at them carefully, but Victoria hid her hand behind her back with embarrassment and said, "It''s nothing!" Trevor reached out his hand and pulled her hand out. There were not only burn marks on her fair and soft hand, but also tiny cuts made by sharp objects. They weren''t that noticeable, but blood could be seen oozing out of her skin upon careful inspection. It was certainly painful! Victoria was even more ashamed now that Trevor found out about her injury. She lowered her head and wanted to pull her hand back. For the first time, she felt ashamed that she, as a wife, couldn''t even do anything well in the kitchen. However, Trevor was greatly touched. Trevor pulled her aside and took out a first aid kit. He found a soothing ointment, applied some on a cotton ball, and applied it gently on her wound. Soon, the burning pain on her hand disappeared, and the cuts did not hurt much as long as she didn''t touch them. She was all smiles, but suddenly she looked upset and disappointed and asked, "Am I too stupid?" Originally, she wanted to show off in front of him, but she ended up exposing her weaknesses instead. It was so embarrassing! Trevor rubbed her head and said, "Yes, you are stupid and foolish!" She always did foolish things!N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content. After putting the first aid kit away, Trevor saw that she was depressed and seemed to have taken it seriously. She looked like she was about to cry. He turned around, and poked her head and said, "You''re really a simple-minded fool!" After saying that, he held her in his arms tightly. He lowered his head and kissed her forehead, "Silly girl, there are servants at home. You don''t have to be so hard on yourself!" He couldn''t believe that she even hurt herself! It could be seen that she had put in a lot of effort! He was only an ordinary man. He was really touched that there was a woman who was willing to cook for him! However, in just the next second, what Victoria muttered hit the softest part of his heart, "However, I don''t want to see you work hard all day, and still be hungryte into the night, just to eat some leftovers or takeout..." After all, she was his wife. Victoria felt that he was her responsibility and her reputation depended on it too. She had to be responsible as long as she held the position, otherwise, it would make her seem very useless. She was a very serious person. That was a trait of hers since she was young. Once she had made a choice, she would take it seriously, even if her choicested for only a second. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org He didn''t know that it was Victoria''s principle. She would have treated anyone else the same way. At that instant, Trevor was immensely moved by her consideration and care which he had never felt before. Then, he held her even tighter and said in a softer voice, "Silly girl! My wife is worthy of utmost appreciation and love! Your hand is used to hold a pen, not a spat!" Trevor held her hand and kissed it, "No matter what you hold, it doesn''t affect my love for you. Do you understand?" Victoria nodded and smiled. Although it was evident that he was just trying tofort her, she suddenly became joyful. She still had her strengths! Suddenly, the determination within her burned. She could hold a tiny pen, so why not a spat? She would master it sooner orter! "Let''s go. Don''t you want to see the festivalnterns?" Trevor asked. Nodding, she led him out of the house. Outside, looking around, the main road was aze with lights, and the city square was already filled with bright colours. Vaguely, they could hear peopleughing all around. "Wow, it''s so beautiful!" Victoria eximed. Holding his hand, Victoria was already very excited, "Darling, let''s go over there! Hurry up!" It was indeed a luxurious area. The money was well spent. The atmosphere of the festival was enough to attract attention. On both sides of the street, the distinctiventerns were scarce. Most of them were small simplenterns that were hung in between the streetlights. Along the way, Victoria kept taking photos of herself with her cell phone. Watching her from behind, she was wrapped like a bear, making quirky poses while taking selfies. Trevor kept shaking his head. How could she get as excited as a child over just a fewnterns? When they arrived at the center of the square, there were several specialnterns lit up together. There was music ying too. Some people were taking the pictures of their children, some people were ice-skating, and some were dancing casually. It was very lively. It was the same as the square outside. The only difference was that behind everyone there were their subordinates or nannies. Spotting for an empty space, Victoria went to take a few pictures in front of each unique ancient-stylentern, and then took a few pictures of thenterns from all angles. Perhaps it was her habit from her profession, but the distinctiventerns, from the shapes to the details and the origins, gave her a lot of inspirations. That was why she took quite a number of pictures from all angles of each of them. Seeing her having fun, Trevor just stood there and didn''t feel bored at all. He even felt captivated. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Suddenly, a staggering child rushed into Victoria''s arms and grabbed her legs. She almost fell to the ground. Turning around, she picked up the little girl and asked, "What a beautiful girl! Are you hurt?" Shaking her head, the little girl seemed to be very happy. She pulled her braids and called softly, "Auntie!" Victoria''s heart was about to melt. She carried the little girl in her arms and giggled, "Good girl, good girl! Where''s your mother? Let''s look at thenterns together, okay?" She held the little girl for a while and then chatted with a young woman. When it was time to go, Victoria spun around with the little girl in her arms. The little girl gave her a kiss. A big girl and a small girl, looking extremely warm and harmonious. Trevor was deeply attracted by the enthusiasm and innocence on her face, and his eyes werepletely focused on her... Chapter 707 Chapter 707 ? "Hubby, Hubby..." Victoria called. Trevor regained hisposure when he heard a soft and delicate voice. A bright smiling face was just in front of his eyes. It felt like spring, and the cherry blossoms were justing into full bloom. Holding him like a spoiled child, Victoria''s eyes were full of joy and said, "Hubby, my cell phone is dead! Lend me your cell phone to take a few pictures of thenterns!" As she said that, she pointed to the ancient-stylednterns with opera design masks on the other side... As if a short circuit had urred in his brain, Trevor didn''t even think before handing her his cell phone. He had just checked his cell phone. At that time, the screen was still bright and the phone was not locked. After taking it, Victoria opened the camera app and went to take pictures. While he was still in a trance, Trevor''s eyes fell on her lively figure, and he didn''te to his senses for a long time. After taking a photo of all the elements she liked, Victoria returned and gave the phone back to him, "Take it, don''t delete my photos! They are my inspirations!" She was a little hot after running, and the cold wind was blowing. At that time, Victoria''s cheeks were cold and hot at the same time. Rubbing her dry cheeks, she breathed hot air into her palms. When she looked up, the crowd had begun to leave, she also said, "Honey, let''s go home too!" "Okay!" Trevor answered. Holding her hand, the two of them walked back! Victoria felt a little cold at her fingertips, only then she realized that he was not wearing gloves. At that time, his palm was warm, but the back of his hand was dry and cold. Pulling the sleeves of her jacket, she pulled his hand into it. In the wide and thick sleeve, it was full of warmth, and they interlocked their fingers tightly.N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content. Their eyes met and the two of them smiled at the same time. The feeling was indescribable, but for Victoria, it didn''t seem to be too bad. As they strolled, a few figures brushed past them. Suddenly, a murmur came from behind them, "Wow, what a handsome man! Why did he end up with such a woman? She''s practically a round ball!" "That''s right! What a pity!" "We are all better than her! He must be blind!" "I know, right? I really can''t understand. Sometimes life can be really unfair..." The two women whispered while walking past her. Victoria stopped, pursed her lips and slowly turned around to nce at them, then looked at herself angrily. What? How dare they say that she was ugly? What did they know about fashion? Of course, she would wrap herself up whening out in the middle of the night. Would it be considered fashionable to wear a mini skirt and stockings like them on that freezing cold night? They were too shallow! She also had a good figure! She just didn''t show it off! So annoying! How could they say that she didn''t deserve the man beside her? She was obviously a little beauty! Even if she did not have any make-up on, she would still be much more beautiful than them! From the corner of her eye, she looked at the two figures that had gone far away. Victoria was very angry! Seeing that, Trevor suddenly burst intoughter. He bowed his head and nted a sweet kiss on her plump cheeks and said, "I like this round ball. How can ss know the beauty of diamonds? It''s better to hide your beauty!" He liked to enjoy it alone! Most importantly, he liked the real her! When she unted her beauty, she was dazzling; when she restrained it, she was cute. She was always so captivating! In Trevor''s eyes, she was just as beautiful no matter what. She was so beautiful that she could not be reced! Did he say that she was a diamond? A smile split from her tightly pursed lips. Victoria held his hand tightly, held her head high proudly and said, "They are not evenparable to a dwarf. They are jealous of me! Hubby, let''s go home!" She was not angry anymore! Anyway, she was feeling warm, her body and her heart were both warmed! When they got home, Victoria took a bath happily and looked at the reflection in the mirror. Unconsciously, the words popped up again. Victoria help her hair up, and she narrowed her eyes. They had no taste! She was obviously so beautiful. Besides, it was Trevor who did not deserve her! After Victoriaplimented herself vainly, she brushed her hair until it was smooth, applied some moisturizing lotion, and made herself look beautiful. When she looked at the beautiful figure in the mirror, her mood became better. In fact, she had always thought that the purpose of women looking beautiful was to please themselves! Therefore, although she might bezy to do self-care asionally, she would never give up. When she walked out and saw that Trevor was not in the room, she thought that he might be busy. Suddenly, she thought of something. She went to her work desk, flipped through her charging cell phone, and at the same time turned on theptop. Content belongs to Victoria transferred the photos to her material folder, and also selected a few photos of herself. She thought of sharing them to her social media tform after that. While she was busy, she heard noises behind her. When she turned back, she saw Trevor taking out his pyjamas. Victoria got up, rushed over and said, "Honey, hold on, send me the photos!" "Okay..." ." Trevor said. Just when he was about to put down his cell phone, Trevor unlocked it again. Victoria took a nce at it and saw the password he typed, 5251... "Just a minute!" After getting it, Victoria quickly ran to theputer desk, plugged in the cable, and transferred the photos to herptop. Trevor''s mind was full of his business matters, so he didn''t think much about it and went into the bathroom, knocking on his buzzing forehead. Flipping through his gallery on theptop, Victoria was very careful not to delete his important photos. When she finally transferred all the pictures of thenterns, she found that there were only a few photos left in the album. Except for two screenshots, the other three photos showed the same woman. One was from the side view, one was from the back view, and the other one only showed a pair of eyes. There was a big bouquet of red roses in front of her, and the number on the roses was ''525''! Content belongs to Unfortunately, from the bright background board behind her, Victoria could easily see a man''s figure, as well as the extremely clear reflection of the ''Snowke'' pattern that was put together into the word ''Snow''. In his album, there were only three photos, all of which featured the same woman! Each of the photos was slightly dark, except for the one which was taken from the front. The other two photos seemed like sneak shots. Even if they were not so clear and not so bright, the photos were taken really beautifully! The smile on Victoria''s face instantly froze, and she felt miserable! It had been a beautiful and eventful day, but it was ruined at thest moment! She had always thought that even while in love, they should respect each other''s privacy! She had been with Anthony for so long, but she had never checked his cell phone or checked his calls and text messages! She didn''t expect that her unintentional action at that moment would turn out like that! Victoria was filled with anger! After pulling out the cable, all her interests had disappeared. If she knew that it would be like that, she would rather not take these photos. 5251? Selena! Heh... In an instant, it was as if all the things in the room turned into spikes and stabbed into her heart one by one. It was a heart-wrenching pain! When Victoria saw the limited-edition red nightgown he gave her, she couldn''t help but thought to herself. Was that what that woman liked? Or, was that what that woman didn''t want? Or, was that picked by that woman? No matter which one it was, it made her feel extremely disgusted! Irritated, Victoria rushed to the cab. She took out the cotton pyjamas that she brought from her home and changed into her loungewear. She took out the scissors and cut a few holes in the pyjamas and threw them into the trash can angrily! Chapter 708 Chapter 708 ? When Trevor walked out, he realized that she had changed her clothes and was stunned for two seconds. As Trevor approached her, his cell phone was thrown into his arms before he could say anything. She looked depressed and impatient, totally different from her attitude before that. He was puzzled so he asked, "What''s wrong?" Did something happen? Victoria pushed his hand away just when he wanted to reach out to her. She cried, "What''s wrong? 5251 ? What does it mean? Don''t you know what''s hidden in your phone?"N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Her angry roar brought Trevor back to reality. He asked, "Did you check my phone?" It could be heard from his tone that he was furious and displeased! At the same time, he was also thinking. How did she know? Had he mentioned it recently when he was talking to someone? He didn''t remember anything about the photos at all. Trevor didn''t realize it and kept thinking about the text messages. There were hundreds of people in his contact list. So, how did she find it, and what did she find? "Why? Are you angry that I finally found out about it? 525 is her birthday, isn''t it? Does 5251 mean ''I love you''? Since you love her so much and can''t let her go, why do you still want to be with me? I didn''t cling on to you. I didn''t ask you to marry me. I don''t want to be with you either! Why do you insist on holding onto me and even making our rtionship public? Now that I can''t leave you, you''re doing this to me! You are clearly bullying me! You''re cheating on me!" Victoria cried. Squatting down, Victoria burst into tears, and continued, "Who cares about your scandal? Trevor, I respected you! No matter how this marriage came about, I always protected you. I always protected your family. Of course, I won''t deny that I did it for my parents! I just want to live a simple life these days. I don''t want to live in hatred and resentment. Why do you want to be such a two-faced prick with me? If you have someone else in your heart, and you can''t let them go, then you should let me go! Don''t bring me to this strange ce and make me tolerate all kinds of gossips just to hide your filthy love! Since you only have her in your world, and you still miss her, and your phone is full of her photos, why don''t you be with her? Do you still care about morality andw? Wasn''t I r*ped by you? I really hate you. Why do you use me as a shield? Did you have to force me into such a bad situation? You appear in my world every day, but there is another woman on your phone. Look at me, don''t you feel guilty and sorry? Trevor! You are such a b*stard! I thought that it was finally my turn to be happy, but you did this to me!" "Just use me as a shield. Don''t touch me anymore. I don''t want to be with a man like you..." "You can go apany her! Your heart is not here. Aren''t you tired of putting up a show every day? There are no outsiders here, you don''t have to pretend!" She had tried to convince herself to treat him as her husband to make their lives less difficult, yet every time he held her in his arms, he might be thinking of someone else. Thinking of that, Victoria felt that she was being r*ped every single day. It felt so terrible! How did she get herself in such a pitiful situation? "Vicky..." Trevor called out softly. Squatting down, Trevor wanted to exin, but Victoria was enraged and couldn''t listen to him at all, "Don''t call my name! You are not allowed to call me by that name! Don''t touch me either!" All of a sudden, Victoria stood up in rage and said, "Trevor, don''t go overboard! Since all these are just nothing to you, then... just let it be like this!" It was just a game between the two of them. Why would she take it seriously? After all, it was her first time getting married. She tried her best to fit in the role of being a mistress, but he was not even willing to cooperate with her! Closing her eyes, Victoria only felt that the reality was so cruel. She wasn''t even allowed to lie to herself and treat it as a dream in order to survive this life that she could only call torture! Must she live a tough life? Did he want her to contribute and face the conflicts by herself just so that he could date other girls unscrupulously? He shouldn''t even think about it! She was not a fool! If her partner didn''t take it seriously, no matter how hard she tried, it would still be a one-man show. Was there even any meaning left of it? She had been wronged in the first ce. She wouldn''t bear it this time! Trevor didn''t expect that an unintentional act could overturn Victoria''s enthusiasmpletely and change her back to her original form. "Vicky!" Trevor called out. Trevor didn''t like to see her feeling so dejected. When he reached out his hand, she avoided him and said, "Don''t call my name! I want to be alone!" Taking a deep breath, Victoria tried to calm down a little and uttered, "I don''t want to always quarrel with you when am happy! Why should I always cause troubles to others during festive periods? Give me some time... Whatever it is, let''s talk about itter!" She didn''t want to hear another word then! Walking to bed, Victoria took a pillow and walked to the sofa on the other side. Just give her a little time, she would be able to digest it and change her mind! He was hugging other women in his arms every day. Could he make her life filthier? She didn''t want to be such pitiful mistress of the Clements family at all! She had agreed to act and y along, but he didn''t even bother to get the props ready. What a b*stard! Anyway, the biggest festival of the year had passed, and her parents were going to leave soon! Taking a mattress and a quilt, Victoria left the room and covered herself with her big down jacket. She curled herself up on the sofa and covered her head. She didn''t want to cry at all, but the tears in her eyes couldn''t stop falling. At that moment, she was fragile, lonely, and resentful! It was supposed to be a happy and warm reunion day, but she had been isted from the rest of the world. She felt so pitiful... However, no matter how much she cried, she didn''t let herself make a sound, because she didn''t me anyone for all that. It was her who didn''t see the situation clearly. She thought that he would fall for her beauty wholeheartedly, and as long as she could lie to herself and use the temporary marriage to get through this crisis. She thought that everything would be fine! Life was obviously not as what she had expected! Even if she tried hard to integrate into the y and make herself less miserable, even if she tried hard to make the best of the ridiculous marriage and turn it into a prop temporary rtionship, he stift gave hera p in the face and broke her fantasy. Why did he have to make her life so miserable and sad? Curling up her body, Victoria slowly closed her eyes. She would just ept the reality, and endure the hardships! Why was God being so cruel to her? Simrly, Trevor was still in great shock after being criticized so strongly by Victoria. He didn''t move for a long time... Chapter 709 Chapter 709 ? After pondering for a long time, Trevor did not say anything in the end but stepped back slowly. He sat on the edge of the bed and clenched his cell phone, but he was looking at the direction of the sofa. He didn''t know how long he had stared for, then his eyes slowly fell back on the cell phone. He entered the password, turned it on, and saw the photos in the album. He had reced his cell phone, but these photos remained in his gallery! These photos, except for thest one which was from a birthday, were all taken when they were together in the past! The moments that he shot when his heart was most captivated. Selena was his deceased aunt''s illegitimate daughter. When she was about ten years old, his aunt fell sick and asked his mother to take care of her. In order to protect Selena''s reputation, his mother didn''t rify her identity at first. She had been temporarily living in their house as an orphan adopted by his aunt for a long time! At that time, she was in poor health and often fell sick. Besides, she was timid and unfamiliar with the new environment, so she didn''t speak much for a long time and was very introverted. Even if his family treated her very well, she was still very unsociable. Every time she ate, she didn''t dare to take more food. If the thing wasn''t stuffed into her hands, she wouldn''t touch it.N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content. Gradually, he noticed that she was being cautious. He would take the initiative to bring her some food, toys, and clothes, and sometimes talked to her. When exams were near, he would help her with her studies. Every time she asked about her mother, he would always give her hope. This kind of life hadsted for so many years before she slowly opened up and became lively. Selena had a fairplexion and was very beautiful! She waspletely different from his sister at that time. She was quiet, or to be more precise, she was calm. During the holidays, she could stay in the house for a week without stepping out of her room. Moreover, because of her weak body, she would often get sick. Most of the time, she was so quiet that it seemed as if she didn''t exist. Therefore, not many people in the Clements family knew about her. It was unsure if she had low self-esteem or was not used to meeting people, but she rarely showed up on formal asions. Therefore, she was not close to Caroline. On the other hand, he was often chased and pestered by many women, but he had always favored her, who was quiet and didn''t speak much! He adored her more than he adored Caroline! He would remember to keep all the good things for her. When he bought gifts, he would buy two of them. He would apany her on her birthday and he would go to see her when she was ill. Meanwhile, she would hand him a towel after he finished ying football and when he came back covered in sweat. She would secretly help him wash the stinky socks hidden under the bed. When he was studying, she would apany him quietly, and when she hummed a song asionally, he would feel very happy. At the age of puberty, the rtionship between them slowly became ambiguous, which eventually progressed into love. When he was neen years old, he went to a friend''s party, which was for the grown-ups. When he came back, a hot girl chased after him to his house. They socialized for a long time. She saw it and made a fuss about it. She then said that she wanted to be with him and told him not to develop liking for those women! It was also on that day that his mother noticed the strange rtionship between the two and told them that they were cousins. At that time, he had already had feelings for her! The first two photos were taken using a digital camera back then! Because of their identities, both of them suffered for more than a year. They lived under the same roof and always saw each other. The more they restrained their feelings, the more crazily it grew, and both of them felt like dying. Later on, he wanted to end the abnormal love as soon as possible, so he chose to be in a rtionship. Then, he met Liana. His mother, for the sake of the two of them, decided to send her abroad to study when she was in college. She fully funded her, and hoped that they wouldpletely separate from each other. Finally, she chose South Korea! Over the years, when he couldn''t help missing her, he would look at the photos, and at the same time he would stop himself from thinking about her. At first, he thought that he and Liana would have a perfect ending, but it was unexpected that... The betrayal of Liana and the ugly faces of the women around him these years made him miss the pure first love even more. Coincidentally, when he attended an event in Korea, he found out that she was sick again. So, they met again. Selena was diagnosed with a strange disease that stopped her froming into contact with sunlight. Although she didn''t have to worry about money, she could only live in the darkness like a mouse. She could onlye out at night. When she came out during the daytime, she had to cover herself tightly and use a sunshade. Even so, she would still be weak! Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Therefore, over the past few years, he felt even more sorry for her. She was still young, and he wanted to cure her illness. He hoped that her young life would not end so early. She wouldn''t be able to live past thirty years old! How cruel it was for her! It was because of that, he was more tolerant of her. He would apany.her on her birthday, and the password of his cell phone was set by her. When she wanted to see him, as long as he had nothing particrly important on his agenda, he would try his best to satisfy her! In the past few years, he had been looking for doctors everywhere. He had used all kinds of methods and even asked Carson to find doctors from the dermatological department to study her disease. In the end, it was concluded that her skin mightck a substance vital to resist ultraviolet rays, so she couldn''t stand the radiation of the sun or be exposed to the sun! However, there was still no solution to it. Fortunately, apart from the fact that she couldn''t be exposed to the sunlight and that her immune system was slightly weaker, causing her to fall ill asionally, she was still all right! It was because of the limited time she had left, she had always wanted to break through the rtionship between them and finish her poor life. Yet, in the end, he still could not conquest his own conscience. Also, he was being more hopeful than she was. Therefore, no matter how intimate they were, he could break the rules for any other women, except for her! After all, she was his cousin! The rtionship did not give him excitement. Every time he approached her, it only made him feel extremely burdened and sinful! However, every time when he saw her weak and sick face, he felt very distressed again... Looking through the photos, at that moment, more of Trevor''s attention was on the sofa. Yes, the rtionship had been bothering him for too long! He already had someone he had to take responsibility for! He could not let the woman in front of him down again! Perhaps, in this life, he would never meet a second woman like her anymore! She was such a pure and sentimental woman! She was a woman whom he liked! Trevor deleted the photos on his cell phone! The photos which he did not even remember how long he had kept them for, were deleted without hesitation at that moment. After thinking for a while, he changed the password of his cell phone to 5277 (I love Rhea)! He should always remember that he already had a family! He had to be responsible for himself! He had to be responsible for his own woman! After sitting for a long time, the silent night had slipped further into darkness. Then, he slowly walked to the sofa, and held the curled up figure into his arms, little by little. "Yes, go away... Don''t touch me!" Victoria said. "Yes, I''m not happy, I''m cold!" Victoria said. Chapter 710 Chapter 710 ? In a curled up position, Victoria frowned and hummed a few times, but instinctively curled towards the warmthing from his embrace. Looking down, Trevor''s heart warmed up instantly. He maintained his posture until she calmed down. Only then did he carefully carry her back to the bed and help her pull up the nket. Trevor''s rough fingers brushed past the slightly wet corner of her eyes and her soft cheek and said, "I won''t make you unhappy again in the future!" Back on the bed, when Victoria leaned into his arms again, Trevor''s desire to protect her was getting deeper and deeper. When he closed his eyes, his whole world was filled with satisfaction. After a good night''s sleep, when Victoria opened her eyes the next day and saw the situation, she waspletely startled. She pulled off the quilt and jumped out of the bed. Herrge movement made the quilt flutter. Trevor opened his eyes sleepily and subconsciously hugged her waist and put his chin on her shoulder and said, "Don''t be angry, it''s all in the past! My wife is you, and all I want... is also you! I have deleted them!" Trevor''s eyelids hadn''t opened fully, and he was muttering. It was obvious that he was not fully awake. However, at that time, Victoria''s mentality hadpletely changed. Pushing his hand away, she pouted unhappily. He was supposed to delete them, but how he said it sounded like she was being unreasonable and petty! Victoria was full of grievances, but she did not say a word. All right! She admitted that she was narrow-minded! At that moment, she was not interested in talking to him! Getting up, Victoria went into the bathroom, stomping emotionally. Trevor sat up and scratched his head. He could not help but heaved a sigh. After washing up, Victoria went to change into her clothes. When Trevor came out from the bathroom, he saw her dressed up beautifully and wore perfume. Seeing that she was in a good mood, he went over again and said, "Vicky..." The next second, Victoria rolled her eyes at him and snorted coldly. She then turned to pick up the handbag and walked out of the bedroom before Trevor came to his senses. While his hands were still hanging in the air, there was already the sound of high heels clicking elegantly in the corridor. Trevor shook his head and chuckled,N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. "This woman!" She was really bad-tempered! Turning around, he went to clean up and changed his clothes. He thought she must have left. Trevor did not expect that she was enjoying the food when he entered the dining hall. She was looking at her cell phone in one hand and holding a cup of coffee in another hand. On the te in front of her, there were delicately arranged dishes, including eggs, fruits, staple dishes, and fried ham. The amount was little but there was a variety of food. On the te on the other side, there was a piece of cheesecake. It was obvious that she had a good appetite. After sitting down, Trevor nced aside unconsciously and wondered why she was crying so hard the night before, but that morning she was so energetic as if she was a different person! At that moment, the servant slowly walked forward and gave him a cup of coffee and asked, "Master Trevor?" "Same!" Trevor answered. Then, another delicate set of breakfast was served. It was a set of different bread, porridge, and a mix of dishes. Compared with Victoria''s variety of food, Trevor just had a few simple dishes. As she was sipping her coffee, Victoria nced at him from of the corner of her eyes. The two enjoyed the quiet meal and did not speak. After finishing the food on the tes, Victoria left the egg untouched and put a small piece of cake into her mouth. She kept ncing at the small steamer opposite her from the corner of her eyes. The two sandwiches looked very appetizing! Should she ask the kitchen to prepare the sandwiches for her? Biting the fork Victoria was still pondering. It seemed that she was a little full. Moreover, her food intake had been fixed for many years. She did not want to trouble others and §á§à§Ù§Ú did not want to expand her stomach either. Yet, at that moment, she was inexplicably drooling. Her gaze was unconsciously fixed on it for a long time. Trevor was also reading the news on his cell phone like usual. At first, he didn''t pay attention to it, but when he picked up thest one, he couldn''t ignore the eager look in her eyes. With a faint smile, he deliberately slightly moved it towards his mouth. Sure enough, she looked so pitiful that her lips drooped. After circling it around, he put the sandwich into her te and said, "I can''t eat anymore. Can you do me a favor?" She was excited at first, but then she met his attentive eyes and looked at the sandwich in front of her. Just when Victoria was about to take it, she suddenly felt that she was so useless. How could she be conquered by sandwiches? How could shepromise like that? She secretly despised herself in her heart. She licked her lips and put down the fork. Then she stood up arrogantly and said, "I''m full too!" She got up and picked up her handbag and thought for a while. Before she left, she turned back and snorted at Trevor coldly, "I don''t like to eat food that''s being handed out to me like this!" Then, she held her head high and walked out of the door. Watching her leave, Trevor couldn''t help butughed out in a low voice, "Haha..." It was so interesting when this woman got angry! She was really fun! He tapped his fingers lightly, and his cold face seemed to be covered with ayer of golden light, full of joy. He got up and looked out of the window. Trevor felt that day was just a very sunny day! They went out one after one another, and the car turned to a fork on the road. Victoria was still muttering, "You are so annoying. Why did you carry me to bed? I don''t even care..." At the red light, Victoria saw a long line of people queueing up. When she poked her head out, she saw the huge words "Andrews Patisserie"! Bread? Staring at it, she thought of the sandwiches on the dining table that morning. Victoria was drooling again. With so many people lining up, it should be very delicious! When the traffic light turned green, she turned the steering wheel. She thought that since they had l separated, and she was not in a hurry to work, so she found a suitable ce at the intersection ahead and stopped. Excitedly, she also went to line up. While fining up, she looked up the shop online. When it was her turn, she had already made her decision and said, "A set of egg sandwiches, just like the one on the picture! Take away!" After Victoria paid the bill and walked back, she smiled with satisfaction and her eyes became a narrow slit. As she walked, she took one out and took a bite happily Even though she was on the road, she didn''t care at all. She only felt that it was delicious. She walked slowly and took bites of the sandwich in intervals. As the car turned around the corner, Trevor looked up and saw the beautiful and gluttonous figure on the street... Chapter 711 Chapter 711 Unable to restrain himself, Trevor burst outughing again, "Haha..." What a stubborn girl! Did she not have enough breakfast just because she wanted to throw a tantrum at him? Hearing the suddenugh, the chauffeur looked back at him in surprise, "Master Trevor?" Had he missed anything? Or was his hair messy? Just as the chauffeur looked at the rear-view mirror, a pleasant voice came from behind him, "Stop at the junction in front!" "Yes, sir!" The chauffeur replied. After making a round, the chauffeur saw a familiar bright red BMW in front. Victoria was happily eating the sandwiches. When she looked up, she saw a bright and luxurious ck car. The car window was slowly rolled down and the familiar handsome face came into her sight. She stopped instantly and turned sideways. Her face was blushing red. She almost choked herself to death with the sandwich in her mouth, She was coughing from the choke. She pounded her chest and turned around to run in the opposite direction. Trevor initially wanted to get down and tease her, but when he saw the poor figure running away in a hurry and covering herself with her bag, Trevor became more delighted andughed, "Haha..." Did she actually run away? That little cutie! He wouldn''t have mistaken his own woman for someone else. After a round of happyughter, he slowly rolled up the window and said, "Let''s go!" If he really got down and ran into her, he would probably chase his little wife away! Along the way, Trevor was smiling. After running for a long distance, Victoria nced around from the corner of her eye. Seeing that the ck car was gone, she squinted her eyes and turned around slowly. Was he gone? She stamped her little feet in annoyance and patted her own cheeks. Oh dear, that was so embarrassing! She stood tiptoed and looked around again to make sure that the familiar car was indeed gone. Then, she walked back with drooping shoulders. After taking two steps, she looked at the sandwiches in her hand and looked around before she took another big bite as if she was venting her anger. The delicious taste spread in her mouth, and the corners of her red lips were slightly rising. She didn''t see anything. Her stomach was more important! Back in the car, she drank some water to rinse her mouth and had a piece of gum. Then, she started the car slowly. When she entered her office, arge bouquet of delicate pink tulips was right in front of her eyes. "Good morning, Miss As!" Her colleague greeted her. "Wow, thank you! Why are you spending so much money early in the morning?" What day was it that day? Victoria reached out and held the flowers in her hands. She happily sniffed them and said, "I''ll pay for today''s afternoon tea!" "Thank you, Miss As! Shouldn''t we ask you this? Miss As, your husband is really romantic. He sent someone to send you flowers early in the morning, and Miss As is also being so generous. What special festivity is it today?" "Miss As, are you pregnant?" "Shh, don''t ask around! Miss As has only been married for less than three months! If she is, she will definitely inform us! It''s definitely not Valentine''s Day today. Then, it must be a birthday or an anniversary or something like that!" The staff was discussing excitedly, and Victoria was stunned. Where those flowers from him? With drooping eyes, she poked the flowers and murmured, "Annoying!" "Huh? Miss As, are you not happy?" Once Abigail spoke, everyone stopped talking and suddenly realized something. Victoria looked up and smiled and said, "No!" "Miss As, did you quarrel with your husband?" As soon as Agnes asked that, Abigail gave her a hard tug. As their eyes met, they suddenly remembered that Master Trevor was a famous yboy, so they looked a little awkward. She was so beautiful. Was she eliminated so soon? Although the two of them did not say anything, it was shown on their faces. Smiling, Victoria said, "What are you thinking? It''s not like that! It''s just... too wasteful!" She quickly found an excuse. At that time, even if she didn''t want his flowers, she had to hold them like a precious treasure! "Miss As is really virtuous. It''s not wasteful for the popr Master Trevor! Even the bracelet he bid for is more than a hundred million dors!" "Yes! Master Trevor is well known for his generosity! Miss As, if you don''t spend his money, are you keeping them for someone else to spend it for you? You should ask Master Trevor to send you a flower shop!" "Hey, she must have a flower room in her house. Why would she want a flower shop?" The few of them continued to discuss. Victoria also felt that what they said was quite true. After all, she was his legitimate wife. How could she only fulfil her duties and not enjoy her privilege? "Well! Stop gossiping about my husband, he''s not that great! Do you believe everything you hear about him? He''s actually very stingy! Clean up quickly, prepare to work!" Victoria said. "Yes! Miss As!" The staff answered. After the crowd dispersed, a worker came back with a smile and asked, "What about the afternoon tea?"This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org. "It''s still on!" She would ask him to pay! "Yay..." After cheering, everyone went back to their own desks. Holding the flowers, Victoria also walked to the back office. In there, she found a vase and put the flowers inside. Actually, no matter what, she was happy to receive gift! After putting in the flowers and fiddling with them, her mind wandered off for a few seconds. Even as a yboy, he was really good at making people happy! However, he was also like sugar-coated poison. When he was sweet to her, he could make her forget any resentment. Yet, the truth was, it was just a decoy to distract her from reality. Closing her eyes, Victoria unconsciously stroked the ring on her hand and sighed. Her parents were ready to go home. Victoria was somewhat upset. Later, she went to buy some special products from Casterwich City and some food that her parents liked. She spent most of her time with them. At home, she helped her mother to pack their luggage while talking to each other, Listening to her mother''s reminders and concerns, Victoria could only keep nodding. About the marriage, she insisted to only tell the good things and not the bad things. She actually did not tell Trevor the specific time of her parents'' departure, which worried her the most at the moment. Before her parents left, she had even quarrelled with him. After cleaning up, Veronica said again, "Ask Trevor if he is free tonight. I''m going to cook tonight! What does he like to eat?" "Huh?" Victoria said. She paused for a while. Victoria actually didn''t know what he liked and wasn''t sure about it, so she just said, "He isn''t picky!" Straightening up, Veronica giggled and said, "Rhea, love is easy, but marriage is n el not easy! You have to learn to care more about your husband. You can be mediocre at cooking, but you should know your husband''s preferences. If you don''t even know how to order his favorite dishes, you will be made aughing stock!" She helped her daughter to brush her hair, and her eyes were full of tender smiles as she said, "Live for yourself. Don''t pay attention to the rumors outside! You are the most entitled person toment on how a person treats you! Even if he was the best man in the world, if he doesn''t love you or is not destined to know you, then what''s the point? So, instead of expecting, you should try to manage it well! Women can be spoiled, but they shouldn''t be pretentious or do anything wrong, especially things that could hurt the dignity and ego of men. Don''t do it! Marriage is more than just a piece of paper. It''s also a line of alertness. Do you understand?" Chapter 712 Chapter 712 ? That sentence hit Victoria''s sore spot. Suddenly, she thought of Anthony. All the people around her who knew him, said that he was a righteous person who would make a good husband! However, only the people in the rtionship knew the truth of it. Holding her mother''s hand, Victoria smiled, but she sounded serious, "Mom, I know. I won''t embarrass you! I will call himter!" She had always thought that her mother was lucky to be able to gain her father''s lifelong favor even if she didn''t fight for it. At that moment, Victoria felt that her mother was so wise and intelligent. Perhaps, there was really no love without a reason in the world. Her mother, without any support, could keep her status firmly. In addition to her father''s love, her mother must have advantages that no one else could have! Her parents'' marriage had always been what she envied, and it had been her model for her own marriage! "Silly girl, we don''t care about our reputation. Your happiness is the most important thing!" Veronica said.N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content. Patting her daughter''s hand, Veronica said, "It''s said that every daughter is her father''s little lover. You probably don''t know this, but the night before you got married, your father just sat and looked at your photo for a long time! He rarely said much usually, and asionally he would urge you to get married. However, actually, he was reluctant! You are the most important person to us! Don''tpromise your well-being at any time! Even if we are poor, we will still support you for a lifetime. Take it easy, and we will always be behind you!" "All right!" Victoria answered. Nodding, Victoria said, "Then I will call himter to see if he is free." As they were talking, they suddenly heard the sound of footsteps outside the door. Victoria turned around and saw that his father and Trevor had already arrived at the door. "Trevor is here. We were talking about you just now. I was about to tell Rhea to ask you toe over and eat!" Veronica said. "Mom, I''m sorry. I''ve been busytely, so I''m a littlete!" Trevor greeted her. Norman patted his shoulder and was obviously very satisfied with this son-inw, so he said, "A man should keep himself busy. We understand!" Then, he looked at Veronica and said with a smile, "You have prepared a lot of things for us. It looks like even three suitcases wouldn''t be enough to fit them!" "You guys rarelye over, so you should bring more home, and you can even give some to your friends! It''s not easy to buy these over there! If you want anything in the future, just call me. Vicky and I always travel, so we can bring them along the way!" Trevor said. Trevor really did a good job at maintaining their image as husband and wife. Victoria also gave him a smile and said, "Yes! Since Trevor is here, let''s go out for dinner tonight. Don''t cook, we can have more time to talk!" "Great minds think alike! I have already booked a private room in the Sheraton Hotel..." As soon as Trevor spoke, Victoria looked at him again. Suddenly, she felt that they were reading each other''s minds. Her impression of him had improved a little. In the end, the family went to have dinner at the hotel as Trevor had nned. That night, the dinner before the separation ended perfectly in a lovely atmosphere. After sending her parents off, one of Victoria''s worries had finally been settled. Without that worry, she was much more rxed. Since she was having her period and they were both busy with their own work, Victoria took the opportunity to gradually distance herself from Trevor. Perhaps she had let go, or maybe it was because Trevor was on a business trip and she did not have to see him, or maybe it was because she stopped paying attention to the news about him, she had be more rxed. In the following days, Victoria lived very well every day. During the day, she worked hard. At night, she was at her own leisure. When she had time, she would meet up with her good friends. She had gotten used to the hard married life. On that day, afterpleting the design draft, Victoria gave the client a call. When she heard that her client was filming, she looked at the time and said, "Miss rk, how about this? I will bring the draft over to show you. Although the dress is based on your preference, I think I still need to personally exin the details and the highlights of the design to You may understand more easie that way! It will take at least a month to make the dress perfect! Would suggest giving it adequate time so that it will be easier to deal with if there are any alterations or emergencies!" "It''s such an important event. It''s right for you to prepare two sets for unexpected needs! Clothes make the man. What''s more, Miss rk can afford this!" Content belongs to "Okay, I will arrive at about 3 o''clock. It''s all right, I''m free in the afternoon!" After confirming and jotting down the location, Victoria arranged the drafts one by one, locked them in the folder, and then put them into her bag. After arriving at the media building, Victoria went to the broadcasting studio. Due to her work, she had met and known a lot of people in the circle. After greeting them, she went straight in. At the backstage, she found an empty space and habitually took out her cell phone and muted it. Then, she began to scroll through the phone while waiting. There were people walking here and there in the studio. From time to time, Victoria would look up and nce at them. "Don''t you have eyes? You are ugly and clumsy! Is there anything that you can do? The eyeliner is crooked!" Anne shouted. "I''m sorry, I''m sorry!" Another woman kept apologizing. Looking up, she saw a woman in blue and ck sportswear. She was lowering her head like a little shrimp, carrying a lot of clothes in one hand and a pile of things in the other. hand. It looked like the clothes had caught on the woman who was putting on makeup. At that time, she was being scolded. With one nce, Victoria saw the familiar birthmark on the woman''s face. Was it her? Although that woman was not beautiful, the birthmark on her face left a deep impression on her. Seeing her holding a lot of things while being scolded, she suddenly remembered that she had also deliberately found fault with her in the past. She wanted to help her out. At that time, another woman, who was also good-looking and holding a cosmetic box, walked over first. "It''s enough, Anne, what are you fussing about with this ugly woman? Hurry up, it''s our turn soon! If we''rete, we''ll be scolded by the director again! We''re not ine, who is taken care of by Master Trevor!" The woman waved her hand in disgust. Natalie dragged the bunch of things and left. "Yeah! She is so lucky to be favored by Master Trevor! She joinedter than us, and she is already the third female lead..." Anneined. "Keep your voice down! Don''t you remember where we are? Hurry up!" The woman reminded her. The two women muttered for a while, and Victoria stopped all she was doing. She had heard the two sentences they said. Unconsciously, her eyebrows were twisted. Suddenly feeling a little annoyed, she got up and went out. In the corridor, she strolled around and calmed down. When she was about to go back in, the elevator door suddenly opened. As she shifted her gaze, a familiar figure came into sight. Was he back? Chapter 713 Chapter 713 ? Without pausing, Victoria looked away and went towards the opposite direction. Trevor was whispering to Holger. The moment the elevator closed, he turned his eyes and saw her silhouette as she left. He was surprised at that moment, but his surprise quickly dissipated into disappointment that was somewhat indescribable. Trevor couldn''t help but rubbed the knot between his throbbing eyebrows. He had been away for almost half a month! Why didn''t this woman react at all when she saw him? She must have seen him earlier! His heart felt like there was something blocking it, which made him very ufortable. At that time, the door of the elevator opened again, and the group of people returned to the office. After giving the instructions regarding the work summary, Trevor asked Holger to close the door. He also got up and made two cups of coffee and asked, "Is there any news about Amelia?" Shaking his head, Holger said, "We have never stopped following her, but this woman just disappeared. Everything rted to her in the past has been silenced! If she is not dead, then she must have a mastermind behind her. She is an orphan, so it is very simple for her to cut off any ties and restart her life!" While stirring the coffee, Trevor''s eyes darkened and said, "I disagree with you! Since she is an orphan, she has seen and felt the coldness of people. So, I think that she may be very sentimental and affectionate, especially towards people who have been with her for so many years! Just like Bryson, who is jobless, not good looking, and who''s leading a dissipated life. Besides a fool, who else would support such a loser and even put herself in danger for him? I really don''t believe that she can cut ties with him! Heavens Coffee and Hell Iced Liquor had already gone wild! Without that form, we can''t be sure whether there is a connection between these two or not!" Clenching his fists a few times, Trevor looked a little annoyed and said, "I''m so unlucky. I can''t believe that I didn''t get the thing we really needed! I only took back the unimportant thing!" "Trevor, don''t me yourself too much. Even though the form is still in our hands, it doesn''t mean that they don''t have a copy, or that they''re not conducting new research! I don''t think that iplete form of ours can stop such a lucrative profit! We''ll just try our best! At least it''s still under control, isn''t it? Strictly speaking, it''s not a loss! If there was no such incident, we wouldn''t be able to rte them together even if we know about Heavens Coffee and Hell Iced Liquor! There are pros and cons!" Holger said. His words made sense. If not for that incident, how could he have such a pretty wife? Thinking of Victoria, Trevor''s mood suddenly became better. He felt that this loss wasn''t too bad and said, "Yes, no matter what, I have to settle this problem by myself! By the way, did Bryson say if Amelia has any special habits or notable characteristics?" "Yes, there are a few but I don''t think they mean much! Bryson said that there is a light red plumshaped birthmark below her waist. It is not big, but it is quite obvious! I have also asked people who know her for confirmation. Yes, it''s true! However, if she wants to hide her identity, it would be easy for her to remove it or cover it up! By the way, she likes spicy food and smokes ''LOVE7'', which is a cigarette for women with an apple scent. These are actually not special characteristics. Most women in this circle have the habit of smoking, some are stressed out and some do it to maintain their body shapes. Besides, this brand is cheap andmon..." Holger exined. Shrugging his shoulders, Holger felt as if he had said nothing. It was useless! Unless there was a suspected target, he wouldn''t be able to verify it! "It''s better to know than to not know! I always feel that we have missed something. Didn''t the surveince camera record her leaving that day?" Trevor asked. Shaking his head, Holger was also speechless and said, "I have checked many times. There is really no evidence of that from the surveince cameras in the hotel or outside of the hotel! I don''t know how she hid so well!" "Find someone to check again if n there''s any news of the form trading! Also I''ll give Bryson a warning if he can''t give us any useful information! Is my money being used to raise trash? Useless thing, I have to let him know his ce! If I were him, I would also keep some tricks up my sleeve to save my life. He definitely still has some information!" Trevor said. "All right then, I''ll question him again to see if I can get any new information," Holger said. "Okay!" Trevor answered. They nodded, raised their coffee and made a toast. They both took a sip and then turned to discuss some projects that they were coborating on. On the other side, in the separate individual dressing room, the discussion was going on smoothly. After confirming the draft and the revised opinions, Victoria repeatedly verified it, and then got up and said, "If there is no problem, then I won''t bother Miss rk anymore! I will update you on our progress regrly If you have any request you can contact me at any time. I will try my best to make you satisfied! Let''s work well together!" Victoria said. "All right!" Miss rk answered. After shaking hands and saying goodbye, Victoria packed up and walked out, and turned off the recording pen at the same time. As she walked out of the room, she heard a loud voice, "Miss Hawk, here''s your flowers!" Looking up, Victoria also nced over. A slim and beautiful woman covered in perfume came into sight. She was stimted by the pungent smell from a distance. Ufortably, she rubbed her nose. Was she ine? She looked like an ordinary woman! It was said that one could recognize a woman by smelling her fragrance. In terms of appearance and smell, Victoria felt that she was not an elegant woman. In fact, she was even a little rough! Could it be that a woman''s taste was really so different from a man''s? Or could it be that he had met too many delicate women, so he wanted to change his taste? Her eyes fell on the woman again. The bouquet of pink tulips in the woman''s arms was a ring sight, and instantly made her mood terrible. Why was it also pink tulips? It couldn''t be such a coincidence. Was it given by him too?This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org. At that moment, her good impression of him in the past inexplicably dropped to rock bottom! On the other side, a group of people surrounded and ttered her. ncing at her from the corner of her eyes, Victoria strode over. When she walked out, she was feeling depressed again. In the bathroom, she washed her face. She didn''t like the sadness in her eyes, so she took out a bright red lipstick and applied twoyers of it on her lips. Looking more energized, she went out of the bathroom. She turned out of the corridor and was about to leave when someone suddenly blocked her way and asked, "Miss, are you here for an interview?" She looked up and saw a chubby middle-aged man. He was full of smiles and looked quite generous. She guessed that he might be the director or the main creator of the crew. She shook her head with a smile and denied, "I''m sorry. I''m not. I''m here to..." She was doing her work! The next second, someone grabbed her hand! Chapter 714 Chapter 714 ? The man nodded and said, "I know! I know! You''re here to look for someone! I''m Gerald Jackman, the assistant director and one of the producers of the Young Scent Crew. Actually, my words are more influential than anyone else''s!" Smiling, the man caressed the back of her hand, his intentions uncleaer.N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content. "Why don''t we find a room and talk about it? You know, there are so many beautiful women right now, and thepetition is too intense. Your quality..." He gave her a sidelong nce and his lips were drooping. It was obvious that he meant that her quality was just so-so, and if she didn''t go through the back door, she wouldn''t stand a chance! "However, if we repackage you well, give you a good script, and promote you well, you will be famous in no time! Are you interested to discuss this process with me?" Gerald asked. Discuss? Discuss in bed? She had to admit that this man was smart. He would first break your confidence, and then give you hope. With a sneer, Victoria was not in a hurry to withdraw her hand from his. When she looked away inadvertently, she suddenly smiled brightly and said, "This seems to be the territory of Sofare Entertainment. Does Director Jackman''s words really work better than anyone else''s?" Deliberately emphasizing, her delicate voice was neither loud nor soft, and there was a hint of deep trickiness in her words as well. "That''s for sure! I always keep my word, then we..." Gerald said. Unconsciously, the man gulped and looked in the direction of the elevator eagerly. Trevor had been looking around for her and thought that she had left. When he found her again, he didn''t expect to see such a scene. His eyes darkened and his steps halted, and then he went over. Victoria chuckled and pushed his hand away slowly. She looked behind him and said, "Director Jackman, don''t you need to ask the boss for permission if you want to sleep with his wife? Or, will Director Jackman inform the boss personally?" The man turned around in a daze, and his face turned pale in an instant. Wiping his sweat, he said in a trembling voice, "Mr... Mr. Clements?" Walking towards Trevor, Victoria directly took his arm and said with a chuckle, "Dear, someone wants to discuss the issue of a ''debut'' with me. What do you think? Why don''t you arrange a room for us?" The man was almost scared out of his wits, his face suddenly turning green. He waved his hand nervously and said, "No! No! Absolutely not! Mr. Clements, I was blind. Just now... I was joking with thisdy!" Trevor red at him coldly and scolded, "Why are you still here? Do you want me to give you a ride?" What a shame! As soon as Trevor gave out the order, the man turned around and ran away like a headless chicken. He even almost ran into the elevator, totally different from his arrogant attitude from earlier. "Haha..." Victoriaughed. Smiling, Victoria secretly cursed, "Serves you right!" Did he actually want to take advantage of her? A nobody who was pretending to be somebody! She often hung out in the entertainment circle. It was not her first time being hit on like that, but it was the first time she felt inexplicably good about it! "Are you done?" Why was she so happy when she was being taken advantage of? Victoria could feel the pressure and suddenly something urred to her. She then pursed her lips and tilted her head. She looked at him, his face green with envy and standing with one hand in his pocket. Since she had inflicted this problem upon herself, Victoria sought to turn things right by hugging his waist and said, "I''ve been bullied! Shouldn''t you not get angry at me?" If she hadn''t been stopped by that b*stard, how could she meet him? It would have been worse! Trevor pinched her jaw and said, "How could you note to see me when you are here?" "I didn''t want to disturb you!" Victoria answered. Victoria kept buttering him up, but Trevor narrowed his deep eyes. Why was she speaking with such a pompous attitude? She vaguely noticed his dissatisfaction towards her response, so she wrapped her arm around his neck and said, "Honey, you are busy, right? Then I won''t bother you anymore!" She stood tiptoed and kissed him. Just as she was about to turn and leave, she saw a dark shadow opposite the corridor that vanished as soon as it appeared. Victoria paused instinctively. Was that the woman with the birthmark on her face? The next second, Trevor wrapped her waist tightly and said, "I''m not busy at all!" His words were so full of emotions that it sounded like they were squeezed out through his clenched teeth! When their eyes met, Victoria did not have time to recover from the shock when her attractive lips were pressed on. The passionate kiss triggered the long-lost affection. Beating him, Victoria was going crazy. Wasn''t he embarrassed doing that in the public? While they were kissing passionately, she opened her eyes unintentionally and saw the dark figure shing by. She was wondering. What was wrong with that woman? Was she thinking about her husband or was she spying on him? Her rationality, anger and strength had been drained at the same time. After the kiss, Victoria''s entire body was hanging limply on his. Her little pink face was flushed red as if it was applied with a thinyer of blush. As their eyes met, one of them frowned while the other lowered the eyes, but then they chuckled at the same time, "Haha..." Simultaneously, they wiped the corner of each other''s lips. "Don''t wear such a morous color in the future!" It was extremely tempting, yet so far out of his reach! At that moment, the elevator door opened again. Looking back, Trevor said, "Let''s go! Go up and stay for a while!" Involuntarily, Victoria had been dragged into the elevator. The moment the door closed, Trevor touched her red lips and secretly kissed her again. At the same time, Victoria caught a different look in his eyes. QUMS Just then, in the hospital, looking at the check-up report, Danica''s face was pale. She asked, "Doctor, what does this mean?" Herpes? Condyloma? Some kind of pathogenic inmmation? What were these? §Ú§Õ§ï§Ý§ã "Miss Randolph, to put it simply, these are all... STDs! At the moment, there are some minor symptoms, but they are not fatal. However, I suggest that you treat them as soon as possible it is better to undergoser treatment. What''s more, these disease''s can''t be cured in one go and you run a high risk of undergoing a rpse. If it rpses within three months, you have to continue the treatment. Usually, it requires several treatments to stabilize the condition! I hope that you can think about it as soon as possible and start early! After all, therger the range of infection, the worse it will be for your health! In addition, you have to take care of your hygiene and not have any sex activities during this period!" The doctor exined. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "By the way, if possible, I suggest that you go to the specialist to do a thorough examination!" The doctor suggested. Looking at the list on the report, Danica felt dizzy. She couldn''t listen to what the doctor said. She couldn''t remember where these diseases came from or how she got out of the hospital. Her whole world had copsed yet again! Chapter 715 Chapter 715 ? As soon as they got out of the elevator, Trevor was hindered by the continuous phone calls and the subordinates who were waiting for him even before he reached his office. Seizing the opportunity, Victoria also ''sensibly'' chose to leave. Once Trevor was free, he was still standing in the corridor, and the remaining fragrance in his hand hadpletely dissipated. For a long time, Trevor didn''t even move. He felt a little ufortable. Why did he feel like she didn''t want to spend more time with him? He shook his head gently and denied his own cognition. What was he thinking? If so, why would she still scald herself in order to cook for him? Back in the office, Trevor picked up the phone on the desk and instructed, "From today onwards, I don''t want to see Director Jackman from the 26th floor ever again!" That night, Trevor deliberately rejected all the social activities and returned home early. He didn''t expect that the only thing that apanied him until nine o''clock at night was the coldness in the room. He was looking at his cell phone on the sofa. His expression was very cold. "Master Trevor..." The servant didn''t dare to stop after she brought in a te of fruit. As she turned around to leave, Trevor stopped her, "Wait! Does Madam Victoria alwayse backte recently?" "No! Normally, she would be home at around seven o''clock. Maybe she has a social event going on tonight. In the evening, Madam Victoria dide back to change her clothes, and also told me that she won''t have dinner at home!" The servant said. "All right! You may go!" Trevor said. Waving his hand, Trevor felt a little frustrated. He wouldn''t have med her if she thought that he was still on his business trip! Didn''t she know that he was back? If so, why did she still go out to socialize? Initially, he wanted to call her. While fiddling with his cell phone, he dismissed that thought. After wandering outside for a long time, Victoria could not stand the cold and rushed back home. On the way, she didn''t forget to go to the convenience store to buy a bottle of red wine and a bottle of white wine. When she was about to enter the house, she opened the bottle of red wine and took two chugs. She also sprinkled some white wine on her body, covering herself with the smell of alcohol. After getting off the car leisurely, she walked upstairs slowly. The thick carpet absorbed the sound of the high heels against the floor, and she unconsciously held her breath. At the end of the day, she still couldn''t avoid him! She took two deep breaths at the door. As she just stepped out, she heard a slightly impatient male voice, "Nana, don''t fool around!" Victoria poked her head out and heard this sentence. Her bitter lips twitched. She walked loudly to the wardrobe. As expected, she was thinking too much! The excuse was just in front of her. She had to distance herself from him at any time! If she had known earlier, she wouldn''t have gone out on such cold night! Instinctively, Trevor quickly removed the phone and turned back. He was stunned. However, before he could make a move, the beautiful red-and- white figure had walked into the bathroom. Trevor was annoyed and frowned a little. When he was back on the phone again, Selena''s voice came from the other end, "You''re already married. Can''t Ie back? Don''t you want to see me? Do you still care about me?" "You''re my cousin, of course I care about you! Nana, I''m doing this out of consideration for your health! Stop fooling around!" Trevor said. If she came back at that time, not to mention what would happen on his side, just on his mother''s side, she would probably already have a lot to say! Did she want to offend even herst family member?C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org "Naha, cousin? I don''t want to see you as my cousin! You are the only one I care about in this world!" Selena said. A sarcastic and resentful voice came from the other end. Trevor did not know how to answer. After a while, he said, "It''s not about what you want! It''s a fact that I''m your cousin! Nana, listen to the doctor. Take care of yourself. When your condition improves, I''ll introduce you to my wife. Besides, I can find a suitable partner for you!" Through the phone call, Trevor really set her position straight. Yet, in the next second, he heard a crying voice. After hesitating for a long time, Trevor didn''t say anything tofort her, but he didn''t hang up the phone either. It seemed that he couldn''t do anything except to quietly wait for her to calm down. In the end, both of them just hung up silently. Holding the cell phone, Trevor didn''t feel good either. As you grew fond of something after spending a lot of time with it, it was difficult to let it go, even if it became old and ragged. He and Selena were in love with each other, but they were not allowed to be together. The feelings of being helpless and powerless would stir his heart from time to time. Content belongs to Victoria walked out, and even without looking, she could sense his sadness. Without a word, she took the pillow and nket andid on the sofa. Trevor felt distressed once again. He never thought that a good day, after waiting for her the whole night, would be ruined again because of that phone call. Walking slowly, he squatted down beside the sofa and said, "Go and sleep on the bed! Selena called me because she wanted to discuss some things about returning to settle down..." She didn''t expect him to exin and also felt ufortable sleeping on the sofa. So, she turned over, got up and said, "Oh, I''m very tired. I''m going to rest!" As if to respond to him, she also gave him an exnation. She rolled up the nket and walked back to the bed. However, she did not look at him at all and justy down like a baby. She leaned to one side, put her hands together, and closed her eyes. Being caught off guard by her reaction, Trevor forgot to react for a long time. He thought that he would still have to persuade her for a while! Bitterly twitching the corner of his mouth, he couldn''t tell whether he was happy or sad. He was too tired. After washing up, he also got on the bed and closed his eyes. Then, he remembered something and held her in his arms. He leaned over and kissed her on her ear and said. "Good night, here''s a kiss just as I promised!" She was not asleep, but she did not respond either. Victoria clenched her fists slightly, and felt a little bitter. In the blink of an eye, another day had passed. After finishing his work, Jeremy looked at the nting sunset outside the window, and took out a cigarette. The smoke lingered, and his mind calmed down a little. Then, his cell phone rang. "Dad..." Jeremy answered. He pressed the answer button and before he could greet him, he was being scolded right away. Jeremy sighed and looked up at the ceiling and said, "Dad, can''t we talk about something else aside from this matter? I''m already an adult! Let me make my own decision about my marriage!" He had missed it once, and he didn''t want to have any more regrets. Even if it was wrong that time, he wanted to live his life his way! "Jeremy, marriage is not a joke! Do you know how much it will impact your life if you chose the wrong person? Have you ever thought that you may live in torture and be criticized for the rest of your life? So you don''t care, then what about your child? Look at the kind of woman you chose. Ask yourself, is she presentable?" Chapter 716 Chapter 716 When Jeremy heard the voice which sounded like it was from someone who had gone through the vicissitudes of life, he swallowed back what he was about to say to refute him. In fact, he was already living in torture every day! Otherwise, he wouldn''t stay in the office and smoke even though he had already finished his work! Yet, there was one thing that he was very clear about. Lindsay loved him. She might not be a good person, but she treated him very well. He thought of her lonely past, and how much she had done for him, not to mention that she was pregnant then. He had once given up on Alicia reluctantly, which was the most painful thing in his life! At that moment, he could never do the same to someone else ever again. After thinking for a moment, Jeremy said, "Dad, I know what I''m doing! After some time, I''ll go back and see you!" Finally, the man on the other end sighed and said, "Jeremy, you really haven''t experienced how terrible a failed marriage is yet! It''s said that a perfect marriage is about having a good wife and a pair of good children, and not needing to worry about life. If I could bear your mother, I would not havee to this stage. Dad still hopes that you can be more cautious. Even if you don''t marry thedy from the Castle family, you should think about it properly! Marriage, life and a good woman are very important!" After hanging up, Jeremy''s face became gloomy again. Thest sentence made him feel like a big rock was stuck in his heart. When he got home, he habitually went to his mother''s ce first. When he entered the house, he saw his mother sitting on the sofa, stunned, with a handful of hair in her hand. "Mom, what''s wrong with you?" Why was she losing so much hair? Sally suddenly came to her senses, and quickly threw the hair in her hand into the trash can and smiled, "It''s okay, it''s okay! I''m old, it''s because I''m worried about you! Jeremy, sit down! Mom cooked an apple for you, it was your favourite when you were young!" After a while, she took out a te of cold mashed apple from the kitchen. In fact, he had grown out of it for a long time, but he still took a spoon and ate a scoop. "Mmm. It''s very sweet!" It was too sweet, but Jeremy still had two more bites. He said, "Mom, do you feel any difort recently? Shall I take you to the hospital to have a check?" She shook her head vigorously and propped her head with her hands. Sally seemed very panicked, "No! No! I''m fine! Don''t send me back there! I don''t want to live in that kind of ce anymore!" "Mom, Mom, I know. You''ve recovered. I won''t send you back there! You''re just going for a physical check-up..." Jeremy said. Sitting beside her, Jeremy took her hand. He couldn''t help but feel that there was something wrong with herplexion. "No! I just didn''t sleep well. I''m a little dizzy and I don''t have enough strength, so I forgot... It''s okay, I''ll be fine after taking a rest or some medicine!" Sally said. Sally stood up again and muttered, "I''ve bought you some jerky, you can eat it when you''re hungry at night!" After searching for a while, Sally only took out a bag of dried sweet potatoes and dried fruits. She kept looking for the jerky, and muttered, "Where is the jerky that I bought? Who ate it?" Seeing that she was getting annoyed, Jeremy quickly grabbed her hand and asked, "Mom, mom, didn''t I bring it back two days ago?" "Ah? You took it home! No wonder! Then, remember to eat it when you''re tired at night!" Sally said. "Okay!" Jeremy answered. Nodding his head, Jeremy unconsciously looked at her again. Actually, those days, he would just go over to chat and asionally eat a meal. He didn''t bring anything back home at all. Obviously, his mother didn''t remember it. Was his mother being forgetful or delusional? No wonder she kept annoying Lindsay after she returned! At that moment, Jeremy suddenly had a little sympathy for Lindsay, and his guilt towards her inevitably increased. He chatted with his mother for a while, and then asked the servants to take good care of her before he went home. When he just arrived at the door, a terrible looking woman emerged and asked, "Are you Jeremy?" He looked at the girl in front of him and saw that she was carrying a suitcase. Her hair was a little messy, and she was putting her weight on. one foot The heel of her shoeN?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content. seemed to be broken. At that el.ne moment, she was dirty and haggard, but under her messy hair, there was still a beautiful and outstanding face. Looking at the way she dressed and the suitcase she was carrying, the workmanship was not bad. It should be a branded stuff! He nodded but seeing this unfamiliar face, he had some doubts. He asked, "You are...?" The next second, something extremely soft crashed straight into his arms and said, "Brother-inw!" Holding him, Cecilia burst into tears. Jeremy''s arms were wide open in surprise. He waspletely stunned. What was going on? Was she trying to ckmail him? "Miss? Don''t be like this! Are you sure you''ve got the right person?" Did Lindsay have a sister? Yes, she had a sister! However, he had seen Nerissa before! Jeremy didn''t dare to touch her body. He looked around, only to see a taxi parked at the side of the road. However, the taxi had a legitimate license te and was not covered. When he saw that there was a camera facing in the same direction, he slowly pushed Cecilia aside and took a step back and said, "I don''t seem to know you!" Cecilia sobbed and said, "I''m Waverly''s sister. My name is Cecilia! You''re Jeremy. Of course, you''re my brother-inw!" Was she Waverly''s sister? Why did shee to Casterwich City, and why did she even look for him at his house? In shock, Jeremy looked at her from head to toe again. No wonder her whole body was full of branded stuff! However, her situation then... Looking down at herself, Cecilia cried again, "I came to see my sister. On the way, my bag was stolen. My cell phone and money are all gone! I couldn''t contact my sister. Her neighbour told me that she went on a business trip yesterday. I didn''t know where to go. I didn''t know what to do. came here secretly. I didn''t dare to tell my family! I could onlye to you! I have no money. The taxi is still waiting there! Can you help me? Help me to pay the fare first!" She cried while wiping her tears. Cecilia was like a child, crying out loud. She looked very aggrieved. Although his marriage with Waverly did not prevail, the two families still had a close rtionship. Even if she was a stranger, he would not refuse to help her under such circumstances. Jeremy took out a handkerchief, passed it to her and said, "All right, don''t cry! I got it! I''ll deal with it!" He walked to the side and asked about the situation. Jeremy paid the fare and turned back. Seeing her haggard look, Jeremy said again, "What happened to you? How did you get here?" "I''ve been waiting for the whole day, but I can''t get a taxi! It''s so hard to get a taxi at Casterwich City. I fought with someone for the taxi... I vaguely remember your address, so I came over and asked around, and then I found it!" Cecilia said. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org She tidied up her hair and lowered her head. She had investigated his background thoroughly. She actually was nning to meet him in a poor state, but who would have thought that her twisted n would havee true after all? She really had nowhere to go then! Chapter 717 Chapter 717 ? Her stomach was growling, and Cecilia burst into tears again and said, "Brother-inw, can you let me stay with you for a few days? When my sisteres back from her business trip, I''ll ask her to return the money to you. I''m so hungry, I haven''t eaten anything for a day!" Seeing her crying like a baby, Jeremy didn''t know whether tough or cry. Hadn''t this youngdy ever been out of the house? Did she not know how to borrow a phone if she was lost? The Castle family is rich and powerful. Even if they were not from that city, it would be a piece of cake for them to arrange amodation and food for her. There would be many people willing to please her! Luckily, she was not that dumb. She still knew how to get a taxi and not an illegal cab in order to save money. "All right, don''t cry! I will contact Mr. Castle and your sisterter and tell them that you will stay at my ce for a few days! Also, I am not your brother- inw, but I will not leave you alone. Call me Jeremy!" Jeremy said. Just as Jeremy took out his cell phone and was about to call his father to ask for the contact number, Cecilia grabbed him by the arm and said, "No! No! If my father knows that I came here alone, he will break my leg! Brother-inw, you don''t know this but when my sister came to Casterwich City for you after her graduation, my father lost his temper even during the New Year. I originally came here to persuade my sister... If he knows that I didn''t go back to school and came here instead, he will certainly keep me grounded! Brother-inw, please don''t tell my father! Also, don''t contact my sister. She''s on a business trip and wille back in a few days. If shees back because of me and dys her work, I''ll feel very guilty. She also told me not toe over, so..." With a pleading posture, Cecilia didn''t care about it and still called him brother-inw. "So, does she not know that you are here?" Jeremy asked and suddenly understood why she would be in such a mess. That could be it. If she had known that Waverly was not around, she wouldn''t havee here and ended up like that. Seeing her head lowered as if she was admitting her mistake, she was just a little girl who hade so far and was quite pitiful without anyone to rely on. Jeremy put away his cell phone, took her suitcase and said, "Let''s talk about all thister! It''s too cold. Let''s go in first! And, Cecilia, I am not your brother-inw. I have a girlfriend. She lives with me, and..." She was pregnant! Jeremy tried his best to exin. He hoped that she would be mentally prepared and refrain from quarrelling with Lindsay after going in! Cecilia kept nodding to show that she understood. However, she was actually muttering in her heart: "How can that b*tchpare with my sister?" She pretended to have no objections and said, "I got it, brother-inw! I''m just here to stay for a few days. I don''t care about your adult matters!" In other words, she was a junior! "Just provide me with food and shelter. Don''t let me be homeless! As for the money, please wait until my sisteres back. Brother-inw, please, I am not familiar with this ce, and I don''t dare to live in a hotel alone! You hear so much news these days about a single woman who stays in a hotel and ends up being kidnapped! I am not ugly, and I am weak..." Cecilia said. Cecilia trembled, curled up her body and pretended to be pitiful. Anyway, she had to stay there for a few more days! Seeing that she still called him "brother-inw" after he exined for so long, Jeremy was speechless. However, she was still being quite sensible, so he waszy to correct her anymore. He nodded and they talked as they walked inside. Hearing sounds from outside, Lindsay quickly came out with a smile on her face, "Jeremy, you are home..."C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org Upon seeing the woman''s familiar face, she immediately pulled a long face, but at that time, Cecilia was smiling innocently and pretended that she didn''t know her. Seeing that, Jeremy exined, "Let me introduce you both. She''s my uncle''s youngest daughter, Cecilia. She had some problems, so she will be staying at our house today! Lindsay, my... girlfriend. Linds, just treat her like a little sister!" From of the corner of his eye, he nced at the two of them and then looked at Cecilia and said, "Cecilia, Linds is pregnant. Sometimes, she will have mood swings, so please bear with her!" Giggling, Cecilia greeted her sportingly, "Hello, Lindsay! I''m sorry to bother you, I hope that you won''t dislike me!" Cecilia did not seem unhappy at all. She even pulled Jeremy''s sleeve and said, "Hey, brother-inw, is there any ce for me to change my clothes and shoes? Also, I am so hungry. Can you cook some meat and noodles for me? I like spicy food. It''s best if you can add more chilies!" Knowing that pregnant women couldn''t eat spicy food, Cecilia deliberately wanted to trouble her. She was not afraid of torturing herself with spicy food! He didn''t know that they had seen each other before. He was relieved to see that Cecilia was being sensible, but Lindsay''s reaction made him feel ufortable. Jeremy smiled and said, "Okay! Linds, ask the kitchen to make her a slice of steamed pork and cook her a bowl of noodles! I''ll take her to the guest room first!" Carrying her suitcase, Jeremy led Cecilia upstairs. Because of the broken heel, Cecilia limped as she walked. She was smiling and kept looking at Lindsay from the corner of her eye. Seeing that she was upset but had no way to vent her anger, she was pleased. On her way up, she even purposely stumbled into sarmi cried, "Oh my!" "Be careful!" Jeremy said. Holding her, Jeremy looked at her feet and said, "Are you okay? Slow down! I''ll help you! Go up and change your shoes!" He totally treated her like his niece, and like a little sister. Moreover, Cecilia was indeed very haggard and pitiful. Jeremy didn''t feel anything wrong with his behavior. However, Lindsay who was watching all that from downstairs, was already filled with rage. Cecilia, on the other hand, was determined to upset Lindsay in order to seek justice for her sister. She grabbed Jeremy''s arm and said politely, "Thank you, brother-inw! I''m sorry to trouble you!" She kept calling him brother-inw, always smiling and keeping up a polite demeanour. In a way, she had not only dispelled Jeremy''s suspicion but also gave him reassurance and left him with el of good impressions. At least in his heart, this girl had a good upbringing and good manners. She was not bad apart from the fact that she kept calling him "brother-inw". After changing her clothes, Cecilia went to the dining table. As she was too hungry, she began to wolf down the food Lindsay had lost her appetite watching her as she had ruined the atmosphere, but Jeremy thought that she was very innocent. He got up, poured her a ss of water and said, Content belongs to "Eat slowly, don''t choke yourself. If it''s not enough, I''ll make some more you!" That little girl must be starved! "Thank you, brother-inw! You should eat too!" Cecilia said. Although she had investigated him before, she really didn''t know what he liked to eat. Cecilia gave him a bit of each dish, and ignored Lindsaypletely as if she was transparent! Chapter 718 Chapter 718 ? Soon, the bowl in front of Jeremy was full. Cecilia was eating with gusto. Jeremy was stunned, while Lindsay was enraged. Cecilia didn''t act like an outsider at all. Jeremy looked at her and could only smile. He was actually not disturbed with her being herself. Cecilia enjoyed the meal a lot, but Lindsay did not enjoy it at all. On top of that, she had alsopletely lost her appetite. After eating, Cecilia was too tired, so she went back to her room early. In the guest room, after cleaning up, she was ready to bathe and rest early. She walked around in the bathroom and was ready to take a bath. Suddenly, she remembered something and went out of the room again. She crept to the master bedroom. She stood at the door for a while. At that time, in the room, Jeremy and Lindsay had just entered the room and changed their clothes. The two were talking, but their voices were not loud. Cecilia vaguely heard their voices, but it was not clear, so she hesitated. Were they talking about her? Was it good or bad? Should she enter the room, or not? While she was thinking about it, she heard a female voice, which was obviously not very happy, "How long will she stay here? In this situation... it''s awkward to live together! Jeremy, haven''t you made it clear to the other side? When are you going to marry me? Or, we can register first!" Besides, it was obvious that the woman was not a good person. She must have nned something if she came and lived there! "It has been made clear! Waverly also has someone she likes. Neither of us had any intention to get married. It''s just that our parents were urging us to get back together upon their own wills. Don''t think too much. Linds, haven''t we agreed? It''s not that I don''t want to marry you, but look at the situation now. You''re pregnant and my mother doesn''t agree with it. She''s not in good health and I don''t want to irritate her. My family register is still abroad. Whether it''s a wedding or just a marriage registration, I would still have to go back and persuade my father first!" Jeremy said. Jeremy turned around, held Lindsay''s hand, and hugged her. He felt very sorry and said, "I know that you feel wronged, but my family can''t ept you for now. You should also give them some time to ept you! After the child is born, I think they won''t have any objections! I know that you have sacrificed a lot for me. I owe you a wedding, and I will definitely repay you! My marriage with Waverly has always been treated as an unfinished business, and it will ruin the rtionship between the families if we are being too hasty. Now is really not the right time! The Castle family and my family are old friends. Cecilia is just a little girl, and she won''t get involved in the matters between me and her sister! It will take only three to five days, or at most ten days. She won''t stay here for a long time!" "Then why don''t you give her some money and ask her to stay outside? She can even stay in a five-star hotel! Why must you let her stay at our house?" Lindsay asked. Lindsay was half-convinced, as she still felt a bad omen, as if something was going to happen, and it made her feel very uneasy. While listening outside of the door, Cecilia gritted her teeth. What a shameless b*tch. She stole her brother-inw and wanted to drive her away! "Don''t be like this! Isn''t she in trouble? It''s not easy for a little girl to stay outside, and our house also has empty rooms. What''s more, we still have a rtionship with her! If anything happens to her, we will not be able to exin it to the Castle family! I think she is quite sensible. A little girl may not have seen much of the outside world. She''s very sincere and sporting. Don''t bother about her too much! The both of you can each just do your own thing and tolerate each other for a few days. When Waverlyes back from her business trip, I''ll send her over to her! Why should you fuss with a little girl? You don''t quite like her, do you?" Jeremy asked. As he said that, Jeremy was also shocked that she had such a big reaction even though he had verified Cecilia''s identity and that she was just a guest. When she was thinking about whether she shouldin to him about what had happened before, there was a sudden knock on the door. The next second, the door was opened slowly. Cecilia came in slowly and lowered her head. She begged pitifully, "Brother-inw, I''m sorry for disturbing you. I don''t know how to turn on the water heater. Can you help me?" Jeremy let go of Lindsay, turned around and said, "Okay! I''lle!" Without waiting for Lindsay''s reply, the two of them had already walked out of the room. Immediately, her anger began to rise again after calming down for a bit. In the guest room, Jeremy taught Cecilia how to use the water heater very seriously. She was also being very serious and very polite. When it was done, she did not forget to walk Jeremy out of her room and thanked him again. "Rest early! If you need me, just call out for me. You''re wee!" Jeremy said. Jeremy still had a good impression of this little girl. Just when he returned to the room and before he even said a word to Lindsay, Cecilia came over again. That time, she asked for a pair of et slippers. Then, Jeremy also felt that they were not treating her with due hospitality, so he asked Lindsay to help her prepare some daily necessities. That night, Cecilia made up all kinds of excuses to go over. Every time, when they were discussing important matters, they were interrupted. Lindsay was bothered so much that even when shey down, she was still filled with anger. It was a busy day. Soon, it would be time to get off work. While tidying up the desk, Victoria habitually turned the small rotating box on the table. Looking at the few shaking memos, she casually took one out. On the simply decorated wood stick, there was a memo with the word te'' on it, written inrge letters! She would go hometer that day! What should she do? Resting her chin on her hand, just when she was wondering, her cell phone suddenly rang. Was it Mr. Jordyn? Her heart suddenly missed a beat. She used to treat this elder like her own uncle, but since Trevor reminded her about him at the wedding, she somehow felt estranged from him. After pausing, she answered the call and pretended to be rxed but busy, "Hello, Mr. Jordyn, it''s me!" After chatting for a while, when she heard that he was leaving, she sounded disappointed and didn''t feel good either. Her eyes fell on the drawing box on the table. That time, she did not refuse, "All right! Star Terrace Hotel! I''ll give Mr. Jordyn a farewell! This meal must be my treat!" After hanging up the phone, Victoria specially ordered some local products online. She went to the store to pick them up and then rushed to the hotel. In the high-ss restaurant, ssical music was ying. They ordered exquisite meals and talked happily. Actually, judging by the dishes, Victoria also knew that he cared about her. The dishes on the table were basically all her favorites. They kept talking until eight o''clock, and then they got up and walked out.C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org At the entrance, the restaurant was having a special event where each customer was given a rose. rence naturally gave it to her. When they were out of the restaurant, he put the coat he was holding onto Victoria''s body. "Thank you, I''m not..." Victoria wanted to say that she was not cold! 1.ne Victoria wanted to push it away, but rence held it down before she could do so and said, "Put it on! It''s cold at night, and you are most afraid of the cold! You are already married, and I may not be able to take care of you in the future!" Chapter 719 Chapter 719 The faint voice sounded lonely and sad. They looked at each other. Both of them seemed to have realized something. rence took his hand back, and Victoria did not refuse anymore. When she was travelling around in the past, if she was at the city he was in, no matter how far apart they were, they would still meet up. With him being around, everything would be properly arranged for her. In her heart, she really regarded him as a trustworthy family member. Sometimes if she had something that she felt embarrassed to tell her family, she would even ask him to pass the message for her. That kind of special rtionship was like a very thin paper that should not be poked at. Otherwise, everything would change if it was ever being tampered with. On the way, they walked for a long time, and neither of them spoke again. It was not until the loud cheers in front that broke the silence. Victoria stuck her head out and said, "It''s so lively! What''s the matter?" "It''s still early, let''s go and have a look!" rence said. "Ring tossing! It seems fun!" Victoria said as they squeezed into the crowd. It was a small activity, with a pile of gifts on the floor being lined with yellow ropes. There were people who were eager to try, and there were people who were lining up to toss the rings. It was full ofughters. There was a long-haired dog lying on the side with children running around. It was extremely lively. As she looked around, Victoria saw a lot of prizes for redemption being ced on the side, and the host was shouting, "Ring your hearts together! With ten dors, you may bring good luck home. With ten dors, you can make your hearts think of the same thing. If both of you tossed on the same ring, there will be a grand prize for you to bring home together! The first prize is a pair of pure gold couple rings. The second prize is a 999 silver bracelet. The third prize is a custom-made soft toy. The single prize is the pink and blue love luck. Ladies and gentlemen, don''t you want to try your luck and develop your ability to know each other''s thoughts? You will only need ten dors. It is going to be a perfect ten, and good thingse in pairs. Everyone is weed to join..." She had no interest in the prizes, but when she saw that a lot of people were cheering in the line, Victoria was intrigued to try. At that time, there was another man who was speaking. "Congrattions, Miss. She got the number three pink dog soft toy with less than ten dors. Was there anyone else who got the number three blue dog soft toy? You are wee to get to know this beautifuldy and form a team with her. This is your destiny! The double prize is even better!" Seeing the beautiful girl who looked like a student waving the soft toy in her hand, a group of people were cheering for it, and it made Victoria even more eager to try, "I''ll go y, too!" Victoria exchanged 50 dors worth of rings and ran to the front to throw them. Seeing that she was having fun, rence, who was behind her, also exchanged some money for some rings. He went forward and said, "I''ll help you carry them, and you can focus on tossing!" "Okay!" Victoria said. With great enthusiasm, Victoria took off her coat and handed all the remaining rings to rence. After choosing the target, she began to throw the rings at it one by one. After throwing all the rings she was holding, rence handed her more rings. "I got it, I got it!" Victoria eximed. After hooking the ring on a thin numbered block, Victoria was acting like a child who had just won a prize and almost jumped up on the spot. As they allowed three people to y at a time, she did not notice that the different groups of people had alreadye and gone around her, but it was as if she was having an endless supply of rings with her. "I''ve gotten five! If I get another one, I think I can get the third prize!" Victoria cheered excitedly as she changed her targeted ring. Seeing her cheeks turning red from the cold, rence just nodded his head and said, "Well, you can do it!" Then, he handed her a few more rings, and there was also an assistant who sold him extra rings when needed. Seeing that she had tossed thest one, rence said, "Take a rest! I''ll get a double prize for you!" Looking at the targets that she got, rence took the twenty blue rings that he had exchanged and threw them all at the same targets. They were then all hooked with blue rings. As he turned his head, Victoria seemed to be impressed, "Wow..." rence smiled faintly and didn''t say anything. That kind of game was a disguised promotion. It was to coax those people who were as yful as her or some other greedy people! With just a nce, it was obvious that except for the top three prizes, the other prizes were all worthless. little things! Moreover, the rings were obviously very light. In order to hook one properly, besides the way of holding it, one also had to pay attention to the wind direction and the angle that it was thrown. As Victoria only got six rings hooked, no matter how many rings rence hooked, they could only get a double third prize or redeem their single prizes respectively. However, the best reward for the single prize was just a pure silver pendant. In the end, they redeemed a set of exquisite cute rabbit toys. Victoria was very happy while holding them but she didn''t know that the money she spent on throwing the rings was more than enough to just buy them. A small interlude seemed to have eliminated the barrier between them, and they felt that they had gained a lot. When they separated, Victoria was in a good mood.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Back home, as Victoria carried the cute rabbit soft toys in one hand, while having the handbag and rose in the other hand, she hummed a song in a good mood. She did not notice that the luxury car that was already parked under the shadow of a wall, gleaming with a faint ck light. "Madam Victoria, you''re home..." The servant greeted her. "Yes..." Victoria replied. While she was walking in, a servant greeted her Victoria nodded happily and waved in response, but she didn''t stop her steps. As such, even though the servant was winking at her for a long time, wanting to hint at her secretly, could only lower her head and look at her with sympathy. When she went upstairs, she saw a red-colored light shed in front of her eyes and suddenly realized that the rose in her hand seemed to be a little inappropriate. Turning around, she walked away and threw it into the nearest trash can near the stairs. Upstairs, Trevor was just walking out to the corridor, just in time to witness the scene. After throwing the rose away, Victoria patted her hands, carried her handbag while holding the bag and ran upstairs. She turned right immediately and didn''t look around. She did not see the tall figure who was looking at her with a serious gaze from across the corridor. Back in the room, Victoria, as usual, took off her coat and changed her shoes. She first tidied up the things she was holding and then opened the package which had the soft toys in it. She held one of the cute rabbits in her hand and starting petting them one by one. They were warm and furry, and it felt particrlyfortable in the cold night. "Lla..." She chuckled and continued humming. She looked around, trying to find a suitable ce to put the two big soft toys. Suddenly, she saw the dark shadow standing at the door as she turned around. All of her movements came to a sudden halt. After being stunned for two seconds, Victoria said in a timid voice, "You are home!" Subconsciously, she looked up and nced at the clock. It was just nine o''clock. Why did hee home so early that day? The smile on her face was gonepletely, and she casually put the two cute rabbit soft toys she was holding in her arms on the sofa. She treated them like pets while she touched the heads of the soft toys and said, "Well... I am going to take a shower!" Picking up the pajamas on the bed, she walked quickly into the bathroom. During the whole time, Trevor did not move at all, but his eyes darkened a little. That was the first time he suddenly realized that she had changed into a totally different woman. She was distancing herself from him, and he had never been so sure of it before that! Chapter 720 Chapter 720 ? He still remembered the time when she made him fried eggs with tomato and scalded her hand. It was all right when he wasn''t thinking about it, but when he thought about it carefully, Trevor suddenly realized that they hadn''t been together for a long time. They hadn''t even eaten together, let alone cooking together. Those days, both of them were busy, and their schedules never seemed to line up. Even when they interacted sometimes, she would be tired and he couldn''t bring himself to make her feel bad! Strictly speaking, after the honeymoon, she already had her period once, but they had not gotten together even once. Was she hiding from him? She was angry and busy for all kinds of reasons. Did she not want him to touch her? His gaze fell on the pair of soft toys on the sofa, and Trevor suddenly realized something that shocked him to his core. What day was it? Was she meeting someone behind his back and plotting a back-up n? He knew very well how their marriage came into ce, and he also knew very well that she didn''t give herself even to the boyfriend that she had loved deeply. She must have be a rtively conservative person, and one that held very firmly to her principles. He wouldn''t doubt that she would do any improper things behind his back, but Trevor faintly felt that, She was distancing herself from him, and her attitude waspletely different from before. She must have been distancing herself! Even if the marriage was not what she wanted, she did not resist it so much at first. She would smile at him and even had learned how to cook for him. She would be angry at him, had emotions towards him, and had demands on him! However, since when did she start to only act so distant and polite, and even avoid him when she saw him? At that moment, a text message came in and his cell phone rang. Trevor took out his cell phone and suddenly paused. 5277! An idea came to him, and his expression changed too. The Lantern Festival! When they went out to see thenterns, she was still very close to him, and she would even be angry at the people who said that she was ugly and did not deserve him! It was also that same night that she saw the photos in his cell phone and then lost her temper with him! It seemed that after that, she... Trevor heard the slight creak of the door as it opened. He looked up and saw someone walking in slowly, rubbing her little hands. She was graceful, and her silky hairy on her shoulders. It was apparent that she hadbed her hair. At that time, it seemed like she was applying skincare products seriously. Obviously, she was in a good mood! As she was taking care of her beauty, there was only the bed and nothing else in her eyes. From head to toe, he had beenpletely ignored. At that moment, Trevor did not doubt his judgment anymore. He was very sure that if he didn''t say anything that night, she wouldn''t even pay any attention to him. Trevor walked slowly to the bar counter at one side, poured himself a ss of ice water to suppress his anger and said, "Vicky,e here!" "Huh?" Victoria said. On the other side, just as Victoria lifted the nket, she came back to her senses. In a daze, her mind was still lingering on the moments when she was tossing the rings, and she wanted to y it again. "Come here!" Trevor repeated. Trevor''s voice was clearly a little colder when he saw her being in a daze and not moving for a long time. "Oh..." Victoria replied. Only then she was sure that she did not hallucinate. Putting down the nket, Victoria walked over slowly and asked, "Is there anything?" The emotionless voice filled Trevor with anger. So, couldn''t he talk to her if there was nothing? Trevor pulled her over and grabbed her waist. He then kissed her violently and tore off her clothes. He was so rough as if he was going to swallow her in an instant. Caught off guard, Victoria was hurt. Instinctively, Victoria struggled and began to resist, "Mmm, don''t do this... Trevor!" Her body was held tightly, and intermittently, she could not even utter aplete sentence. Trevor! Trevor! Could she be more distant? Trevor was infuriated as he pressed his palm hard on the back of her head, and his movements became even more ruthless! The distorted posture and his aggressive movements made Victoria feel breathless and ufortable. She gasped and pushed him away with all her strength and cried, "Please don''t do this. I''m a little..." "You''re tired again. Huh? Or, are you not feeling well again?" Trevor asked. He sounded so cold, and every word seemed to be uttered unwillingly. Victoria was interrupted, and she was stunned. No matter how dumb she was, she could tell that something was wrong from his tone. Victoria couldn''t nod or shake her head. She could only gulp, shrink her neck and try to get off him. Almost at the same time, she was pushed back by a big force. She staggered and almost fell into his arms. Before she could react, she felt her jaw being held up. He said, "Can''t I do anything to you now? Can''t I even hug you?" How could his wife actually look for all kinds of excuses to hide from him as if he was a ghost? He was being considerate to her, but she had started bing sneaky in front of him then. Biting her lips, Victoria lowered her eyes, and forcefully adjusted her stiff body, trying to loosen it up. Actually, she indeed selfishly wished that she didn''t have to fulfil her responsibility as a wife to a husband, but it seemed that she couldn''t run from it that day! It was not that she was especially against that matter, but at times like that, she was a little scared of the irrational intimacy and dependence that she felt! Every time, she would feel a sense of depravity that she couldn''t control. She was afraid that she would yield to him! She didn''t want to lose her body, and eventually her heart, too. Trevor was actually not happy when he saw how aggrieved she looked. He didn''t want to force her every time when they were supposed to be doing things that lovers did! In turn, Trevor didn''t know how to respond to her silence, and he unconsciously held her even harder. "Mmm, it hurts..." Victoria cried. Under the soft light, her wless skin was as smooth as jade. Trevor could still smell the faint fragrance on her body. Seeing the light pink nail polish on her fingertips, it waset obvious that she had been taking good care of every inch of her body. It was said that "A woman should doll up for the man who likes her". At that moment, Trevor felt that every part of her was beautiful and dazzling to the eye, and he just wanted to tear her up fiercely... Holding the back of her head again, Trevor gave her a deep kiss. As he kissed her probingly, he could clearly sense her rejection and resistance which waspletely different from the shyness and awkwardness in the past. Once again, Trevor''s heart was filled with a deep panic. She was distancing herself from him, and she was really starting to leave him!N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content. Trevor pulled her harder and held her in his arms, and said "Vicky, you belong to me! You can only be mine in this life!" Kissing on her lips again, Trevor carried her and walked to the bed. Not knowing whether he was l.ne triggered or if he was too afraid of losing her, or maybe he was eager to prove something, Trevor was acting like a madman that night. His passion was even greater than that of their wedding night. Again and again, he didn''t get tired at all. Eventually, neither of them even remembered how the rounds of all. games with burning passion ended... Chapter 721 Chapter 721 ? The next day, when Trevor opened his eyes, it was twilight. He was feeling the softness in his arms, but he was feeling down again. He gently held her in his arms and couldn''t help but nted a kiss gently on her hair. It would be great if she could always stay by his side. It was indeed not a good thing when a woman is being too opinionated. He just hadn''t cleared up the mess from his past rtionship. Had she decided to give up just because of that? Was she just waiting for him to slip so that she could run away from him? Trevor caressed her pink cheek gently, and he suddenly missed the person who would run around busily in the kitchen for him. Was that quietpanionship the so-called peace and harmony in life? However, she had already retreated from him like a tide before he even had the chance to appreciate her. Turning over, Trevor took out a box of cigarettes from the bedside table. He took one out and lit it. In her sleep, Victoria faintly smelled a choking stench. She wriggled and coughed a little. Then, she subconsciously leaned towards the warmth beside her, as half of her body stilly next to him. One of her arms was even put across his waist. Like a shrimp, she curled up her body and mumbled, "No, don''t..." "I''m so tired. Let me go. Let me go..." Victoria tilted her head to another direction and adjusted to a position which was the mostfortable for her. Then, she fell asleep again while mumbling. Trevor stubbed out the cigarette butt. He raised his hand and waved it in front of him to dispel the thick smoke. As if he was patting his most beloved pet, he gently stroked her hair and uttered, "What should I do with you?" She looked gentle, but she was actually hot-tempered! Did she be like that just because of a few old photos? He had already deleted the photos and changed the password. However, did she change herself as well? Trevor caressed her again and again, and suddenly he paused as he thought of something. He looked at the person at his side again, then he took his cell phone next to him, turned on the small nightmp on the bedside, adjusted its angle, and took several photos of her. Then, he chose the safest photo and saved it in the album. Then, he slowly lowered his body and pulled her into his embrace. Subconsciously, he called her softly, "Vicky..." In her sleep, either she did hear him or she was sleep talking, Victoria actually answered, "Mmm..." "Don''t leave me, and don''t betray me!" Trevor murmured as he closed his eyes. "Don''t let me down. I''ll love you for the rest of my life!" She was his wife, the one whom he would spend the rest of his life with! That time, the only response he got was dead silence. In a trance, Trevor fell back asleep again. Victoria had actually heard everything he said while she was in a daze, but she thought that she was dreaming. When Trevor opened his eyes again, the person in his arms was still sleeping soundly. He slowly put her down and covered her with the nket nicely. Then, he quietly tiptoed and went to wash up. After checking the time, he gave up the idea of having breakfast with her. Trevor picked up his cell phone. When he was about to go out, he looked back and saw the pair of annoying soft toys on the sofa. He turned around, grabbed their ears, and took them out. After being tormented until midnight, Victoria was clearly worn out. She was in a deep sleep. When she opened her eyes, she felt sore all over, as if she had been beaten up. Oh, no! It was already nine o''clock! She rushed to the bathroom, and she felt like her feet couldn''t reach the ground. Victoria couldn''t help whining. Fortunately, she could ck off at work sometimes! He was unyielding, and no one would have been able to withstand him. After quickly getting ready, Victoria grabbed her handbag and was about to head out. She had already walked past the sofa, but she stumbled back to it as she nced at it. She lifted the cushion on the sofa, scratched her head and she was in a daze as she muttered to herself. "Hey, where are my cute rabbits? Weren''t they on the sofa?" Turning back, she looked around again and then ran to another side to draw all the curtains open. She flipped over the carpet and ran back to check the edge of the sofa, the floor and every gap in the room one by one, and she muttered again. "That''s weird! Where are my prizes?" Did she put them in the closet room? Did she go in there the previous day? Totteringly, she went to the closet room. After searching around a few times in the big room, her forehead had be sweaty when she finally stood still. Where were her cute rabbits? Why were they missing? Victoria knocked her forehead and began to doubt if she was being forgetful. As her eyes fell on the stic wrappers in the trash can, her footsteps paused. Were those the wrappers? If so, she must have brought them home! That was right! Who touched her rabbits? After making another around, she gritted her teeth in anger. Who else could be in this house except for her? While carrying her handbag and walking out, Victoria took out her cell phone and called Trevor. "Trevor, you b*stard! You didn''t only bully mest night, now you even took my soft toys away without my permission? Give them back to me immediately!" On the other end, the meeting was ongoing. Suddenly, he heard an angry female voice over the phone, and therge conference room quieted down in an instant. The manager, who was next to Trevor, heard the shouting on the phone, and couldn''t help but chortled, following by a suppressedugh and a fake cough! After roaring angrily, Victoria could sense a little bit of strangeness. Looking at the cell phone, she suddenly shivered and lost her anger. "You... What are you doing?" Why did she feel like she could hear many people''s voices? "Baby, I am in a meeting!" Trevor answered. Hearing the low chuckle and the teasing tone, Victoria was astounded and quickly hung up the phone. Pacing at the door, her face instantly turned red like a tomato. Was he in a meeting? A meeting! Why did he answer her call while he was in a meeting? What had she been saying just now? While she was worrying ceaselessly, she saw two objects that resembled rabbit ears in a trash can not far away from the car. As she slowly walked over, Victoria saw the two cute rabbits were ripped open in the big trash can, andC¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org there was trash outside the trash can. By then, the corners of the rabbits were stained with dirty things, and the cotton at some parts was exposed. Staring at them, Victoria almost went crazy with anger. Who had offended this b*stard? How dare he vent his anger on her soft toys? It was so annoying! Victoria cursed all the way to thepany. As soon as she entered the office, she saw a bouquet of delicate pink tulips on her desk, with a cartoonish rabbit on it. The rabbit was holding a card in its arms, written, "Vicky, good morning! Wish you have a good mood the whole day!" The signature was a letter "T"! "Trevor! D*mn your good mood!" Victoria grumbled. Chapter 722 Chapter 722 ? "You''ve thrown my dolls away, and you still wish me a good day? Don''t you feel guilty? You''re clearly ruining my mood!" Victoria murmured. Mumbling incoherently, Victoria tore the card into pieces. She took out the little rabbit from the flowers. There was a hook on it. She poked the rabbit''s ear, and she couldn''t bring herself to throw it away. She took her keys from the table and hung the rabbit onto it as a keychain and mumbled to herself, "It''s just the right size, and it''s actually quite cute!" Later, she picked up the flowers and wanted to throw them away. However, as she looked at them, she felt that it would be a waste to do so. She then just took one stalk out of it and tore it apart. She threw it away together with its wrapper into a trash can, which was especially used for trash papers. Victoria even tidied it up before taking a photo of it and sending it to Trevor. She also sent a GIF of a little rabbit rolling its eyes, with the word, "Hmph!" Then, she walked towards a vase on one side with the tulips in her arms and put them into the vase. She ced it on the table beside the windowsill. Under the gentle sunshine, the pink tulips were ready to bloom. It looked very beautiful! On the other side, while listening to the report, Trevor''s cell phone lit up again. He lowered his head and couldn''t help but chuckled, "Haha..." That woman was really quite interesting! Was she trying to take a revenge on him for ruining her two soft toys? He didn''t even know which scumbag it was who gave them to her. In an instant, the meeting room became quiet again. Trevor raised his eyes, and the smile on his lips was still visible. He said, "Continue!" Then, he put his cell phone away and switched his focus back to the main topic of the meeting. Due to the interlude, they were thinking about each other the entire day. Regardless of whether they were happy or angry, they had clearly be much closer. As a result of the phone call in the morning, Victoria was blushing from embarrassment when she went to Sofare Entertainment in the afternoon. She hung her head low all the way into the elevator, and she also took out her cell phone and just stared at the screen. For the first time, she was subconsciously scared while being in s ce that she was familiar with. Her footsteps were hesitant as she feared that she might bump into someone who knew about the incident that morning! The elevator made a soft "ring", and Victoria rushed out of it. She had barely walked for two seconds, but when she looked up, she saw Trevoring her way while talking to Holger. Instinctively, she turned around and wanted to hide herself in the elevator. She ran to the door of the elevator, but it had just closed on her. Her hand was still half- raised. Victoria was distressed and murmured, "I''m dead! I''m dead! How could such a coincidence happen? He doesn''t see me, he doesn''t see me! He doesn''t recognize me!" She whined in her heart while trying to convince herself, covering her small face with her hands, and she nced around from the corner of her eyes. She was feeling so depressed. There was only one way! Was there no way out? Even God wasn''t on her side! It was quiet around her, and there seemed to be no movement behind her! Assessing her surroundings carefully, Victoria blinked her big eyes and thought that perhaps they were gone. When she turned back, his handsome smiling face was staring right at hers. Victoria suddenly stepped back and almost hit the door of the elevator. Her small face was blushing red in an instant. Biting her lower lip, she was feeling extremely embarrassed. Victoria greeted him in a daze, "Hu... Hubby!" Her long eyshes fluttered, and she nced around from the corner of her eyes. Where was Holger? Why was he alone? Was she seeing things just now? Luckily, he was alone! Seeing her wriggling her little hands while being so embarrassed that she almost dug a hole to hide herself, together with her shifting gaze that was showing uneasy she was, Trevor said with a slight smile. "Stop looking. I sent Holger off!" Then, he moved closer to her, smiling. He teased her in a deep and sexy voice, "Or, do you want more people to wee you?" Waving her hand, Victoria quickly said, "No! No!" As their eyes met, she was suddenly fascinated by the charming smile on Trevor''s face. His smile was pleasantly sunny, with an indescribable mystery and enchantment. For the first time, Victoria looked at him in a daze! At that time, the elevator behind her opened again. Victoria instinctively turned around, but he grabbed her tiny hand. By then, he already had an arm circling her waist. His intention was clearly conveyed. She was not allowed to escape. Perhaps, it was because they were standing at the door of the elevator, no one came out of the elevator, and the door just shut again. All of a sudden, Victoria came to her senses. She pushed him and said, "It''s so embarrassing! You are so eye-catching. Stay away from me! I''m looking for someone to discuss something! I''m leaving!" ncing at him, Victoria was still a little embarrassed. In fact, she had always been a rtively low-key person. No matter if it was for work or private, she didn''t like to be too involved with others, especially not with another man in the public. Just when she was about to leave, she was held back again. Trevor asked, "Who are you looking for?" What was she so busy with everyday? "The stylist of the crew. We''re working together on the costume! The costume for a new drama!" As she exined, Victoria could not push him away, so she could only motion at him to walk to a corner. Everyone was walking past them and could see them whenever the elevator door opened. It would be too striking, so she said, "Quick, let go of me..." Even if he was not afraid of being ashamed, she was afraid of stirring up gossips! "Do youe here often? Why have I not seen you before?" However, he had been bumping into her quite often in the building recently! Obviously, she was alwaysing to the building! Hearing the doubt and regret in his tone, Victoria couldn''t help giggling, "How can I, such a mortal, catch the eyes of Master Trevor?" Previously, they must have brushed against each other more than once. Otherwise, how could she have heard those phone calls in which he ndered her? It was just that at that time, they were strangers. If it wasn''t because they did not know each other, then it must be because he was not interested in her! Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org She had never thought that they would end up together in such a way! She was sure that no woman in the world would be willing to entrust her life to a yboy! She had never wanted to y with other people''s feelings. Therefore, she never interacted with yboys! However, God was really pulling her leg! In the end, she still ended up bing his "prey". No, to be more precise, "one of his preys"! Hearing the mockery in her tone, Trevor propped her chin up, gave her a deep kiss and said, "That''s true. I was blind." Indeed, if they had not met in such a way, even if she was an angel, he still wouldn''t be interested in her, as she was with another man! Yet, she was indeed an angel that no man could say no to. He was so tormented by her charm to the point where he almost could not recognize himself anymore! Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org In the past, even in his own territory, he would never flirt with a woman in public. However, at that time, he did not feel wrong at all while he held her in his arms. Lowering his head, he sneakily kissed her again and said, "Come and look for me when you''re done! Let''s have dinner together tonight, shall we?"N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content. Chapter 723 Chapter 723 ? "Tonight..." She had a date! She wanted to go and toss some rings! She habitually refused, but before she could finish her sentence, a cold gaze fell on her. Her lips squirmed a little. She knowingly omitted thetter part of the sentence and gave in, "Oh, got it!" In the past, she was absolutely not afraid of anything. Even if she was faced with evil forces, she would definitely fight them. However, after that incident, she knew that she couldn''t win whenpeting with him, so she couldn''t be so naive anymore! She was afraid of the man in front of her then! Deep down, she was fearful, especially when he was being serious! "All right!" Trevor answered. Trevor pinched her tiny face and kissed her lips again. He wanted to give her a gentle kiss, but the tenderness he felt in his arms suddenly piqued the desire in his heart. Unconsciously, the kiss became deeper and longer. Standing in the corner, they were inseparable. In an instant, it got his heart burning with passion. "I want you..." Trevor whispered. While rubbing against her small nose, Trevor''s deep voice was a little hoarse. Victoria was startled and distanced herself from him. She punched him a few times and said, "Are you crazy?" She had given in and let him quench his thirst. Was he then asking for more? Looking around vigntly, Victoria blushed and pinched him hard. She scolded him in a low voice, "Will you please let go of me? Do your staffs know that you are so..." Shameless? He took advantage of her every time she went there. How could she go there again in the future? She was utterly embarrassed!C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org Rolling her eyes at him, Victoria didn''t know what to say anymore! Captivated by the allure in her gaze, Trevor could only feel that she hadpletely softened his brusqueness. As he caressed her hair, he hugged her tightly again. He said, "Don''t leave me in hunger anymore, then I won''t be like this again!" Victoria stared at him angrily. How could he say such a thing? Didn''t they just do it the night before? Trevor read her mind. He pinched her chin again and said, "Silly girl!" She really couldn''t understand men! Yet, her naivety was as pure as the driven snow, giving out a fatal temptation. In the past, he only felt that women needed to be protected because they were too weak. It was only after meeting her that he realized that there was a woman who could give him endless joy. He reminded her again, "Remember toe and look for me. You will bear the consequences if you forgot!" "I know!" Victoria answered. Dragging her tone, she gave him a contemptuous look. Victoria pushed his restless hand down and pouted, "Can you behave more properly next time?" At least, he should not kiss or hug her in such an open space where people could easily see them. Later, she would still need to go and fix her makeup! Seeing her tidying her clothes and rummaging her handbag, Trevor couldn''t help butughed. "Haha..." Did she know how many women wanted him to touch them? As far as he could remember, there was no one that he would take the first step for except her, especially in such a ce! If anyone had told him that he would behave so overzealousty, he would definitely shut that person up. However, when he was with her, he couldn''t help it. When he saw her, he always wanted to kiss her, hold her, and touch her. Taking out the mirror to look at herself, Victoria applied some lipstick on her lips and then blotted it with a tissue. After she fixed up her makeup, she listened and made sure that there was no one around before pointing to one side, scurrying away while waving to him, "I''m leaving!" As she walked through the corridor, Victoria turned back and made a funny face at his direction. Once Trevor nced back at her, she immediately faked a smile, sent him a flying kiss and then fled away. Listening to the hurrying steps of her high heels, Trevorughed again in a low voice, "Haha..." That naughty girl! Trevor was in a good mood. He tidied his clothes and walked towards the door of the elevator. Trevor took out his cell phone while waiting for the elevator. The elevator dinged and he heard the sound of several things dropping. He turned around and saw a pile of things scattered on the floor. At that time, a woman was squatting on the floor and said, "I''m sorry, I''m sorry, wait..." While picking up the things on the floor, she was also waving at the elevator. With a nce, Trevor suddenly noticed the ugly red birthmark on the woman''s face. At that time, there were three people in the elevator. They didn''t look happy and seemed to be muttering something, but no one actually said anything. Trevor wanted to help, but his cell phone lit up. Looking at the mess on the floor, Trevor frowned and turned to leave. It was so troublesome! He would just take the elevator that was reserved for him instead! He didn''t notice that when the woman rushed into the elevator, her gaze was fixated on his back while he walked away, and her eyes were full of disappointment and despair. Carrying a box of sundries in her arms while holding two documents in her hands, everyone around her was looking at her with disdain. No matter how much people ndered or doubted her, Natalie still upied the ideal spot in the elevator, just next to the door. As soon as the door of the elevator opened, she would be able to see the situation outside. When she reached her floor and walked out, her face was still gloomed. After she put the sundries into a small room, she turned around and quickly got into the elevator again. The discussion went very smoothly. When Victoria left the room, it was not even half past four yet. She wandered in the corridor and wondered if she should run away. After walking around and staring at the elevator for a long time, she finally decided to go upstairs. She went all the way to the top floor, and the secretary was so shocked to see her. She stuttered, "Ma... Madam, why are you here?" Couldn''t she go there? Or, did she look ugly? Why did she look like she had seen a ghost? She wanted to tell her, "Your president sent me here," but before she started speaking, Victoria vaguely felt that something was off. Why was she being so afraid? A lightbulb lit up in her head, and Victoria sensed that there must be something fishy happening in the office! Clenching her hand, she smiled and said, "Trevor asked me for dinner. Miss Simpson, you don''t have to inform him. I can go in by myself!" Indeed, just as she moved, the secretary was so anxious that she immediately stretched out her arms and blocked her, "Madam! Madam, the... the president is meeting an important guest now. I''d better inform him first!" "An important guest? Oh, I know. Isn''t it that woman? Well, you don''t have to worry about it!" She just made it up while she answered, but at that moment, the secretary was actually startled by her. She was still in a daze while Victoria had already walked past her. She was filled with rage. B*stard! There really was a woman! He knew that she woulde, but he still did such a dirty thing! Or, did he think that the most dangerous time would be the safest? Did he think that she would note up so early? Trevor was such a b*stard! Was he talking bullsh*t? He was crossing the line! As she walked, Victoria took out the remaining half bottle of mineral water from her handbag. When she reached the door, she heard a woman groaning. Her brain was buzzing and she was infuriated. She took a deep breath, held her cell phone in one hand, and the mineral water in the other hand. Then, she kicked the door open... Chapter 724 Chapter 724 With a loud bang, the three were stunned in that instant! Then, there was a woman''s scream first, "Ah..." Fuming, she was about to catch him cheating! When she looked carefully, Victoria was dumbfounded. At that time, Trevor was sitting on his office chair, neatly dressed in his suit, while the woman was crying in front of his table, wearing only her underwear. The two of them were very obviously separated by an office table. The situation was indescribably weird, and a little awkward. It didn''t look like they were going to do that kind of thing. Her clenched fist was loosened a little. Victoria sized up the crying woman in front of her, whose makeup was already smudged, and wondered who she was. Why did shee to his office and take off her clothes? Did shee here to seduce him? At that time, Trevor came to his senses. He got up and hurried over, "You''re so early, why didn''t you inform me?" ncing at him, Victoria snorted coldly, "So that I can catch you cheating!" If she had informed him, she wouldn''t be able to catch him! As he put his arms around her, Trevor''s mouth slightly twitched, and he held her in his arms as he ushered her into the room. At that time, Liana was still getting dressed in a panic and looked very embarrassed. As he got back at the desk, Trevor said, "Get out!" "Trevor, no, Mr. Clements, about the contract of the costume..." Liana said. Seeing the woman''s begging eyes and persistence, it seemed that the two of them were somehow rted in the past. Victoria suddenly had an idea. She sshed the water on her and scolded, "Who do you think you are? Do you think you can get the contract by taking off your clothes? Why don''t you go back and take a good look at yourself in the mirror? Are you still trying to seduce men at such an old age? Stay away from my husband in the future! If you continue to be so shameless, I will ruin your reputation!" Victoria stared at her coldly like a mad woman, and she almost used up all her strength. After she finished shouting at her, she could still feel her heart thumping! She was taking a risk! She was expectant of one of the two possible oues. Trevor would either be indifferent about it, or it would just ruin his impression of her and he would abhor her. Either way, it was not a loss for her. Therefore, Victoria was indeed "testing the waters"! However, after all, it was still something that happened at his territory, and it involved both work and personal matters. Victoria was notpletely confident about what she did. In an instant, Liana was scared by her fierce look. She shivered and screamed, and then looked at Trevor imploringly. She nced at Victoria from the corner of her eyes and was about to explode in anger. She was being bullied after she lost her status! She was the first woman that he wanted to marry. If she did not give in, how could she have what she had then? Trevor was oddly being pleased with her ferocious attitude in protecting him. They somehow shared the same thoughts. Hugging her, he also nced at Liana coldly and said, "Mrs. Drake, don''t simply enter other''s office in such a lowly way the next time! Haven''t you realized that the camera on myputer is switched on? As I said, you are not going to get a ten-million-dor contract out of our rtionship! Please leave!" Looking up, Giana''s expression suddenly changed. She turned around and saw the shing red dot on the side. Victoria also frowned slightly. "You..." Giana couldn''t finish her sentence. Giana reached out her hand in a rash. Trevor said coldly, "If you still decide not to do as I say, this will soon appear in President Drake''s office! Get out now!" Turning away quietly, Giana was still constantly looking back when she walked out of the room. That time, Trevor just locked the door from the inside. When he turned around, he saw Victoria pulling some tissues and wiping the water stain on the floor. Trevor shook his head, and smiled lightly, "Haha..." That girl''s obsession with cleanliness was triggered again! Trevor went up to her, grabbed her arm, and said, "I''ll ask the cleaner toe and clean it upter!" There was still a strong whiff of fragrance in the air. After throwing the tissues and mineral water bottle into the trash can, Victoria twitched her nose and said, "It''s so dirty!" Being punny, she rolled her eyes at him. Trevor took her to the office chair, put her on his legs and said, "You look so good when you''re fierce! However, it''s more pleasing to the eye when you are being gentle and lovely!" Seeing that she was still pouting angrily, Trevor pinched her chin and said, "I already have you. I don''t need any other woman!" Although he had agreed to marry her with an intention in the first ce, marriage was still sacred to him! In a marriage, he was still a man who would adhere to the rules! "You''ve seen it all. What else do you need?" Victoria muttered and rolled her eyes. If she didn''t walk in, perhaps she would have gotten naked! When she thought of the woman in her underwear when she walked in, she couldn''t help giggling and said, "Dear, if the person who came in just now was Holger... No, Holger is too handsome, it would be too good for her. What if the one who came in just now was a pervert with a fat belly and a crooked face? What would she do? Would she try to hide herself and run around in a panic?"This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org. Listening to her gossiping, Trevor''s face darkened and he asked, "What did you say?" "I said, if I had known that she was so shameless and would take her clothes off in your office in broad daylight, I would have gone to the street to summon a group of homeless people in here!" It was a free strip show. Since she liked to strip so much, it would be a waste if others didn''t get to watch it! After saying that, Victoria suddenly stopped smiling and pouted, "Why are you looking at me like this? Are you unhappy that I said that I''d let peoplee and watch her? If you don''t want others to see her, then you can just say so! Can''t I even say it? I''ll just let you admire her alone, okay?" Pushing him, Victoria was unhappy again. She struggled to get off him, but Trevor held her even harder. When she looked up again, she saw the sadness in his eyes, and asked, "Why are you looking at me like that?" Victoria was getting a little scared as he stared at her, her smile froze and she uttered, "There, I said it! So, what''s wrong?" She was unhappy that he was watching a woman getting naked in his office. So, why was he being so irritable? She didn''t even do anything! Why was he being so scary? She muttered unhappily, and her voice was getting tinier. Victoria felt inexplicably aggrieved. Suddenly, her lips were sealed tight by a kiss, and it came about ferociously, without any warning. It was literally taking her breath away. "Mmm, Trevor! It hurts so much..." Victoria cried. Was he a dog? Why did he bite her every time when he got agitated? "Vicky, am I handsome?" Trevor suddenly asked. "Huh?" Victoria was taken aback by his question, and nodded unconsciously. "Between me and Holger, who is more handsome?" Trevor asked again. Realizing something, Victoria almostughed out loud. It turned out that he minded what she said! How could he be so adorable? Hooking his neck, Victoria unusually took the initiative to kiss him twice on the lips and said, "Master Trevor, who captures the hearts of thousands of girls, of course, is the most handsome!" Trevor''s eyes darkened. She knew that he was not satisfied with her answer. That was also the first time Victoria felt that he was no different from any other ordinary man, so she then giggled and circled his neck again, and said, "You exude the aura of a king, which he can''tpare with!" He was so arrogant, wild and cold, but he was also a gentleman. He was like thebination of the God and the devil. There was perhaps no one else in the world who was like him, who was both upright and evil. He was so unpredictable! Chapter 725 Chapter 725 ? He was greatly pleased. Holding her tiny ovalshaped face, Trevor gave her a deep and tender kiss. Clearly aware of his change, Victoria suddenly realized that the always superior Trevor actually had such a childish side, and would even be jealous of his assistant. She hooked her hand around his neck as if she had found a way to get along with him, and took the initiative to respond to his kiss. Under the afterglow of the setting sun, the lingering hot kiss was so wonderful. They had never felt so into each other before. It was so fascinating that both of them were somewhat addicted to it... Suddenly the phone rang. Trevor reluctantly let go of her and mumbled in displeasure, "So annoying!" He scolded in a low voice, but still reached out to pick up the phone on the table, "What''s the matter?" He gently wiped off the red stain on the corner of his mouth. Victoria couldn''t help but smiled, her eyes squinting. Probably sensing his emotions, the secretary''s voice was a little trembling, "President, you have a regr meeting to attend at five o''clock!" "Mmm." Trevor said, "Ask Holger to attend on my behalf. Cancel all my activities today!" Then, he hung up the phone! She wasn''t sure if it was her illusion, but when he mentioned Holger''s name, Victoria could feel that he was gnashing his teeth. She couldn''t help but giggled again. Once again, she felt that the man in front of her might not be as unbearable as she imagined. In terms of emotion, especially when dealing with women, he was a little... dumb! Perhaps, she could really conquer him! Suddenly, Victoria saw the red lighting from the camera in the corner as she nced around. She quickly hooked his neck and said, "Honey, is this your fetish? Quickly, turn it off!" Was she being recorded as well? She poked his chest and pretended to be shy, "Don''t tell me you haven''t seen enough of it and that you want to keep it as memory? Humph!" Pointing at her nose, Trevorughed lightly and said, "Haha, do you really believe it? It''s fake. It''s just for show!" Who would put a surveince camera on such an obvious spot? Besides, he didn''t have the habit of having his privacy recorded and finding trouble for himself! "Ah?" Victoria squealed. She observed it carefully. It indeed did not look like a camera. Then, why did he let that woman take off her clothes in his office? Just when she started to doubt, the answer came right away, "Some people cannot be gotten rid of by just chasing them away! You have to give them some warnings!" As he said that, he deliberately caressed her cheek with his rough fingertips. Just like her! If he had not mentioned the ''evidence'', na would not have given up so easily! He told her that their rtionship was not close enough to exchange a contract that was worth ten million dors, so she in turn wanted to get closer to him. He didn''t know what to say to such a stupid woman! What could she do even if he really slept with her but broke his promise after? Could she sue him? She was the one who offered herself! Thinking of that, Trevor became emotional. The woman in his arms once gave him her virginity because of another man. Although she was forced by him, he was still shocked and impressed with her bravery in the beginning! Trevor understood that actually, he was envious of it. He envied that the man whom he looked down upon actually managed to have the heart of the woman he that he wanted the most. He would do anything for her, and would even sacrifice himself for her! In fact, he just wanted a loyal and sincere heart! Yet, most women just wanted to use him as a stepping stone! However, she was different from Liana! She had principles and a bottom line! Therefore, he was even more obsessed with her! He stared at her intensely. A good woman like her should deserve a better man! Victoria suddenly realized his meaning and pouted, "Are you talking about me? You are so bad. You are criticizing me in disguise!" Ever since she met him, she had definitely be smarter! "Well, so your brain is functional after all. I don''t think you''ll be getting into troubles in the future!" Trevor pinched her tiny face as he teased her. He would not let others bully his woman! "You''re making fun of me. You''re making fun of me..." Victoria said. While tickling him, Victoria suddenly noticed something strange was happening below. She instantly blushed and was about to jump off him, but Trevor held her down and said, "Don''t move anymore!" Did she want him dead? At that instant, Victoria held her breath and did not dare to move. His reaction was so vigorous and she could not ignore it at all. After a moment of silence, she nced at him angrily and said, "I didn''t even take off my clothes. How could you..." Did that woman almost get him earlier? "Pervert! Pervert! Pervert!" After cursing three times, Victoria became a little unhappy and said, "If I hadn''te in, you would have..." He would have slept with her just now! "Silly girl, what does this have to do with taking off clothes? I am a normal man, but I''m not a beast! I only want you!" Trevor said. It wasn''t like he found everyone as irresistible as her! She should only be worried if he had no reaction towards her! "You''re onlyforting me! Put me down!" Victoria said. Biting her lips, Victoria''s anger was actually relieved. In the end, he still pleased her! At that time, his cell phone screen lit up again. When he saw that it was Mr. McGowan who was calling, Trevor hinted for her to go inside, and she sensibly turned and walked away from his work desk. Then, Trevor answered the phone call. In the washroom, Victoria tidied up and fixed her makeup. When she heard Trevor calling from outside, only then she walked out. Seeing him turning off theputer, she asked, "Are you done with work? Can you leave now?" After tidying up the table, Trevor picked up his car keys on the side and said, "Yes! What do you want to eat?" "Hot pot! Let''s go to the area near Casterwich Street, okay?" She still wanted to go there to y the ring tossing! "Why? What''s going on there?" Shaking her head, Victoria smiled and didn''t tell him the truth, "It''s lively there! After eating, we still can walk around!" "Okay!" Trevor agreed. As he said that Trevor went over and opened the door. He realized that Victoria was still standing at the table behind him. Victoria did not move ve and she was pursing herdips. Trevor turned back and walked towards her. He was a little confused and asked, "What''s wrong?" "What do you mean by what''s wrong? Don''t you even know to help me carry my handbag?" He was not a gentleman at all! Trevor was instantly amused by her coquetry. He took the light leather handbag from her hand, and spoke in a pampering tone, "You''re spoilt!"This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org. The next second, Victoria took the initiative to hold his hand andughed proudly, "I am spoilt!" In the future, she had to train him well to spoil her. It was just a small intimate gesture, but it made Trevors'' heart tremble a little. He was so happy that he wrapped her small hand in his and said, "I''ll remember it in the future!" Then, they walked out of the office with their fingers interlocked. Trevor hugged her in the elevator and even sneakily nted a few sweet kisses on her cheek, as if they were in the honeymoon period. She felt delighted and kept giggling because of him. She stood tiptoed, kissed him on his cheek and said, "Just promise me!" N When the elevator opened on the first floor, Natalie looked up and saw the scene... Chapter 726 Chapter 726 ? Trevor squinted his eyes menacingly as he looked at her. Victoria clearly sensed that he was upset, so she dragged his hand as she walked. She even teased him deliberately and said, "Promise me! Just promise..." Being backed into a corner, Trevor turned around and kissed her on the lips. They acted as if there was no one else around them, while in the corner, Natalie''s gaze was full of disdain. Walking out of the office building, Victoria was in a good mood and kept persuading him, "I heard that the saline beach on the St. Batter Ind is in betweenyers of rocky hills and is the most mysterious ce! Especially in the evening, it''s very enjoyable if you take off all your clothes and lie quietly on the beach, smoke a Cuban cigar while drinking French rose wine! Honey, do you really not want to go?" Victoria nced at him from the corner of her eye and kept teasing him, "There are a lot of beautiful women whom you would like to see, of different races!" What''s more was that they would all be naked! He must be very eager to see them. He just didn''t want to take her with him! She knew that men were like that! Looking at his unhappy face, Victoria somehow found it fun. It was so easy to agitate him. She just had to say a few words! When they got to the car, she was still mumbling to herself, "I can get a healthy tan. I can be tanned and beautiful!" Finally, Trevor couldn''t stand it anymore. He held her chin, and kissed her deeply on her lips. "Don''t you dare do that! I don''t like tanned skin. I like you with your fair and tender skin!" Why did she like that kind of ce? She even wanted to bask in the sun naked on the beach! He was not against such open-minded culture, but he couldn''t ept itpletely either. At least, he couldn''t let his woman do it! She was so blessed to be so fair and wless, so why did she want to tan herself under the sun? She was not a man! She knew that he was like that! He was full of manly chauvinism! She didn''t tell him that she was teasing him intentionally. Looking up, Victoria poked him in the chest and said, "You''re so petty!" Stroking her hair, Trevor kissed her forcefully and answered, "I''m petty. I don''t even want to show my woman to others, not even her hair! Don''t even think about it!" Trevor opened the car door and pushed her in. Then, the two of them left. There was someone standing next to the trash can at the entrance for a long time. At the hotpot restaurant, they enjoyed the meal happily. Trevor prepared the food, and Victoria was just eating. It was full ofughter. While he was cooking the mutton, the cell phone screen on the table suddenly lit up. Instinctively, Trevor quickly rejected the call and muted the phone. He unconsciously nced across him. That was close! Luckily, she had gone to the washroom! Otherwise, that meal would be ruined again! Trevor sent a text message to Selena saying "Busy, inconvenient", and then put the phone away towards the empty space of the table. Subconsciously, he didn''t want the nice atmosphere to be ruined. Just as he retracted his hand, he heard a sweet voice, "Honey, is my meat ready?" "Greedy little cat! I have kept it for you! What do you want to eat? Order more if you want!" Trevor said. Seeing her eagerly staring at the pot, Trevor adjusted the fire a little more. He just realized that she was slim but had a big appetite. "Hehe, I like beef tripe! My mother always says that if I was born into an ordinary family, they would go bankrupt because of my appetite! However, I don''t think that I''m picky. I''m verycent! I would eat I cakes if there are cakes, and if there is no cake, I''ll just eat bread!" Victoria said. Content belongs to Therefore, in order to maintain her body shape, she developed the habit of jogging regrly as she was growing up. She jogged three to five times a week and did not overeat, keeping her body in perfect shape! However, after that day''s dinner, she would have to factor in two more hours of exercise that week! She had to pay the price for being gluttonous! It was what her mother taught her when she was young! She shouldn''t be greedy for anything that she should not at any time. She had to work hard if she wanted to have anything. There was no free lunch in the world! Content belongs to "You are really easy to feed!" She could even taste the pork when it was mixed with the mutton. She definitely knew her food! Trevor ordered more beef tripes for her, and said, "When you eat this next time, you should eat the ck ones! The white ones may look clean, but it is actually bleached! Beef tripes are naturally ck. Also, the ck ones are usually better than the yellow ones!" The ck ones grew up on forage whereas the yellow ones were fed on fodder! Trevor didn''t give her a direct exnation because he was afraid to spoil her appetite. Victoria was very impressed and muttered unconsciously, "Darling, you really know a lot!" Her father seemed to have also told her before that the ck ones were better, but she felt that they tasted the same, so she still preferred the white ones, which was more appetizing! Victoria picked one, dipped it in the sesame sauce, and then stuffed it into her mouth again. The littlepliment she gave him softened his heart in an instant. At that time, Waverly and Cecilia were enjoying the meal on the table diagonally across Trevor and Victoria''s. Waverly took more vegetables for her sister, gave her a fierce re and said, "You''re so improper! How can you stay in a man''s house? If dad knows about this, he would either break your legs or his! Why do you want to get involved in the matter between me and Jeremy?" "Waverly, I just don''t like to see that woman bully you! She is so terrible that she doesn''t even deserve to bepared with you, and she is so arrogant Waverly, actually, brother-inw... I mean, Jeremy is a good person! I can tell that the woman is full of evil intentions with just a nce! Jeremy doesn''t seem to like that woman very much, and his parents obviously dislike her a lot!" Cecilia said. Content belongs to Waverly gave her her favorite ck fungus ham, while Cecilia was filled with righteous indignation. Anyway, she couldn''t let that woman bully her family! Waverly was bullied because she was too soft-hearted and always gave in! She looked over and saw Trevor on the opposite side serving Victoria a dish. Cecilia pouted at her and said, "Waverly, Waverly, there is a handsome guy! You see how gentle he is. This is the attitude a so-called boyfriend should have! Is the brother-inw you mentioned as handsome? Even if he is handsome, he is disqualified. He clearly said that he would treat me to dinner, but he is absent..." Looking back, Waverly''s eyes fell on Victoria and said, "Why don''t you look at how beautiful and elegant his girlfriend is? You don''t even sit properly." After reprimanding her, Waverly looked back and frowned, "There have been some troubles with Franklin''spany recently. It''s a mess. Don''t mind him. Isn''t it the same to have dinner with me? No one bothers us! Hey, let''s go home together this weekend! How can you skip your sses for so long? Aren''t you afraid of being exposed?" Waverly picked some food for her and sighed sadly. Actually, she hadn''t seen him for a long time! Judging from his tone, things in thepany seemed to be very troublesome that time! "Got it!" Cecilia answered. Cecilia rolled her eyes and was not happy. He was not that good either! She didn''t believe that he didn''t even have time to have a dinner, as if he didn''t need to eat!This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org. "Waverly, do you really not like him? What I mean is... won''t you consider Jeremy?" Cecilia asked. Chapter 727 Chapter 727 ? After living there for a few days, Cecilia felt that Jeremy was a good man. He was handsome, gentle, filial, and was a family man. He was also nice to her! She felt that he would make a good husband! She did not know why, but when she thought of Jeremy, her heart would throb. However, as she looked at Waverly, she would just try hard to suppress the surging emotion.This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org. "Well, I have someone I like, and Franklin has also proposed to me!" If it wasn''t for that ident, they would have gone home to meet the parents! Waverly felt a little disappointed, but she shook her head and smiled, "Everyone has their own preference! Jeremy and I are not fated to be together as we don''t like each other! Just like the handsome man at that table, when you have a lover, you won''t be envious any more. At most, you would just admire him! So, don''t cause any unnecessary troubles! I don''t want to have anything to do with him..." What''s more, there were many handsome men in the world. Her brother was also very outstanding and handsome! Thinking of Harry, Waverly felt a surge of warmth in her heart. Although she had lost her mother when she was very young, she still had two of her favourite people around. Her father and brother both treated her as the apple of their eyes! Not to mention, she was also getting along with her stepmother and stepsister! In return, Cecilia also took some food for her and said with a smile, "I know, I know! I will be obedient. I won''t cause you trouble!" Since she didn''t like him, she had nothing to worry about. She would pack up and get out of there! The two sisters talked for a while, andughed happily. After the wonderful meal, that time when he got up, Trevor remembered to take the initiative to help her carry the handbag and take her coat. Her body was hot from eating the hotpot. Victoria was in a good mood while holding his arm. At the entrance, Trevor grabbed her arm, put her down jacket on her, adjusted it and tied up the belt on her waist. "It''s hot, I don''t want to wear it!" Victoria protested and wanted to take it off. She was so hot that she was sweating! "No! You''ll catch a cold when you go out!" Trevor even helped her to pull out her hair that was underneath the coat and tidy it, "Listen to me!" Cecilia saw the scene before her when she walked out while holding Waverly''s arm. While they were arguing, Victoria turned around inadvertently and was attracted by the pair of beautiful sisters. She unconsciously muttered, "It''s not cold, they''re wearing even less!" Their eyes met and the three of them smiled at the same time. Raising her hand, Cecilia greeted them, "Hi..." Victoria also smiled and waved back. At the door, Waverly pulled down Cecilia''s hand and smiled at Victoria, embarrassed, "Don''t mind her. She is an art student. She is passionate when she sees beautiful things! Miss, you are so pretty!" "You girls are also very pretty!" Victoria said. They just happened to meet and greet each other. Then, they went their separate ways with a smile. After walking out of the door, she took Trevor''s hand and turned to the familiar road. Victoria even starting humming a song, "Lla..." Trevor gave her a sidelong nce and was confused. Women were so hard to understand. Why was she suddenly so happy? Along the way, she dragged Trevor with her, turned right and went straight to the ce where the ring tossing game was. They walked up and down on the street twice but there was nothing. Victoria stood there confused, staring nkly. Was it gone? Or, did she remember it wrongly? Scratching her head, Victoria turned around twice at the same spot. She was right; she had a meal at the hotel in front! "What are you looking for? Did you lose something?" Trevor asked in confusion. Her mood changed really fast! Shaking her head, Victoria said with disappointment, "It''s nothing. Let''s go home!" It depended on fate as well if she wanted to y ring tossing! As she turned around, Trevor suddenly said, "You are very beautiful!" Suddenly, Victoria was stunned, "Huh?" Trevor thought she would be very happy when she heard that, so he grabbed her little hand and kissed it and repeated seriously, "You are very beautiful! Mystically beautiful! Do you feel happier?" Victoria suddenly understood something. She blinked slowly and asked, "Are you trying to make me happy?" Was he going to use such dumb sweet talks? "Don''t you like people calling you beautiful?" Trevor asked again. Wasn''t she happy for a while since just now? Looking at the confused look on his face, Victoria burst intoughter and uttered, "Stupid..." Of course, she would be happy if other people praised her beauty! How did he even be the top yboy? He just copied others'' words to coax her like a parrot! Suddenly, Victoria had a special intuition. Had he not been in love before? Except in bed, why was he not like someone who was good at rtionship at all? Victoria suddenly felt like she was being paid attention to and cared about, so she felt warm and said, "If you want to make me happy, carry me like a princess!" Hooking his neck, Victoria smiled and said, "I''m tired and can''t walk anymore! Honey, can you carry me for a while?" "Right now?" Trevor asked. Trevor looked around and was a little embarrassed. They were on the street! Victoria pursed her lips and rolled her eyes. It was obvious that she was not very happy. He was hesitating, but he had carried another woman on the street in South Korea! Victoria turned around. Before she could take back her hand, her feet were suddenly lifted. At the same time, she heard a helpless sigh, "Only this time, and there is no more next time! You''re too spoilt "I''m not!" With a bright smile, Victoria kissed him on his chain while she held onto his neck, "This is fun! I like it when my husband carry me!" It was warm, caring, and spoiling! Did he think that there would be no next time? As long as he started doing it, he had already made an exception! Trevor did not feel the resistance anymore, and he felt at ease suddenly. He even felt that that kind of feeling was quite good! As they left, none of them noticed that on the opposite street, there was a shadow gazing at them deeply from the dark, and was following them like a ghost all along... Back home, Vistoria pushed the door open, and saw a huge pale grey bunny doth on the bed. It had delicate fur, long ears, a pink bow, and two small front teeth, looking extremely cute Taking a few big steps, she rushed over and said, "Wow, it''s so delicate! Is it for me?" As soon as she finished her words, she tore open the stic wrapper and said, "I don''t care, I''ll just take it aspensation for what you did! It''s so soft and so cute!" She held the bunny''s head and rubbed against it happily. Trevor was replying to his text messages. When he looked up and saw such a scene, he was drawn to the smile on her face. He took his cell phone, turned on the camera and took a photo of her. The angle was very good. Victoria was holding ??? the bunny and was winking as if she was greeting it. Looking at the cell phone, Trevor was captivated by her cute look and just set the photo as the chat wallpaper for his and her chat conversation. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "Hubby, since you are so thoughtful, I will just be generous and forgive you. I won''t be mad at you anymore. I will ept this gift..." Fiddling the bunny, Victoria put it back on the sofa. The more she looked at it, the more she liked it. Because of the interlude, that night, Victoria''s attitude towards him changed again dramatically in her heart! Chapter 728 Chapter 728 ? Frederick returned home aftering back from a short business trip. He was weary and in a hurry. As he entered the house, a beautiful figure ran over and said, "Hubby, you are home! I''ve missed you so much!" Alicia wrapped her arms around his neck and took the initiative to kiss him. He hadn''t been on a long business trip for a long time. Although they contacted each other every day, she was still not used to it! "Me too..." Frederick answered. Frederick stroked her beautiful hair and smiled as he kissed her forehead. He missed her too. Every time, he feared separation the most. He was afraid that he wouldn''t be able to see her again when he came back! "Is everything good at home? Anything happened?" Frederick walked inside with Alicia in his arms as he asked. "Everything''s good! I had been very good and grandma''s very healthy, too! Yesterday, Vicki and I went to see grandma and even made dumplings. Grandma was very happy!" Alicia said. Listening to her reporting about everything that happened at home, Frederick smiled faintly. It seemed that his tiredness had disappeared in an instant. Alicia helped him hang his clothes up and returned to his side. Like a small pet, she hugged him again and said, "Honey..." After replying to some text messages, Frederick sat her on hisp as he sat by the bed and gave her a passionate kiss. They were inseparable for a long time. After the kiss, Frederick reluctantly pinched her chin and said, "I really want to have you now!" However, he was too dirty due to the journey. He didn''t want to make her feel bad! "Haha..." Alicia giggled. She pulled his tie and said with a smile, "This means that my husband is behaving! I like it! Are you tired? I''ve made some soup. Do you want to eat or take a shower first?" "I''ll take a shower first. Or, I should at least change my clothes! I don''t want to suffocate my beautiful wife!" Frederick said. After sniffing him as hard as she could, Alicia smiled up to her eyes and said, "Apart from a little bit of cigarette smell that smells good, you smell clean!" Alicia joked with him before she got up to prepare the clothes for him to change and said, "Go! Come down for dinner after your shower!" Frederick changed into casual clothes and walked into the dining room. He saw a lot of dishes on the table. There were hot and sour shredded potatoes, pickled fish, sour pork ribs, stir-fried tomato and scrambled eggs... After looking around and sitting down, Frederick was still quite puzzled. Why was there a table of sour dishes? Could there be any hidden meaning? Could it be that he had done something wrong and was not aware of it? "Honey, let''s eat!" Alicia said. She said sweetly, and at the same time, she put a piece of sweet and sour rib in his te. Frederick took a bite. As expected, it was very sour. He raised his eyes and nced at the woman next to him. Seeing the smile on Alicia''s face and her good appetite, he was even more puzzled. He took a piece for her, and asked, "Why do you suddenly like to eat sour food? All the dishes are sour." "It''s good for health!" Alicia said. After answering him, Alicia whispered in his ear, "Haven''t you heard that eating sour food will bring a son and eating spicy food will bring a daughter? I heard that eating alkaline food can help one get pregnant with a boy! Isn''t vinegar alkaline? Honey, bear with it and eat these for a while! I''ve gotten used to it recently, and I think my appetite has be better!" So, that''s the reason! He was shocked! "Ally, I don''t prefer boys to girls!" Frederick said. There was no need to force it! He didn''t care whether he had a child or not, so why would he care about whether it would be a boy or girl? As long as the two of them were together, he would just go with the flow for everything else! "I know! I also like both boy and girl, but I think grandma prefers a great-grandson! Since we have decided to have a baby, of course it''s better to please grandma! If we can have a baby boy first and then a baby girl, it will be perfect! just heard about this from somewhere, so let''s just try it!" Alicia said. Then, she took some pickled vegetables for him. After all, grandma was old, and it would take two years for her to conceive and to give birth to a baby. If she wanted to have another baby in the future it would be many yearster. Inher mind, Alicia felt that she should be more considerate towards grandma. In the world, God treated everyone''s life the same! "All right!" Frederick agreed. Putting down the cutlery, Frederick touched her soft little hand and held it tightly. He was very touched and said, "Thank you for your hard work!" When he already had a wife like her, what else could he ask for? Alicia smiled faintly in response and the two of them continued to eat. It was the repetitive moment every day. It was simple, but they did not feel bored of it or detest it at all. They looked at each other, full of affection and reliance! The next day was a weekend, so they stayed in bed together for a while. The morning sun shone on them as they were clinging on to each other, and they did another light exercise together! After taking a shower, Alicia habituallyy on his chest. She grabbed her cell phone and looked through it. She asked, "Honey, do you have anything on today?" Frederick wrapped one arm around her and looked at the record in his cell phone too, "Yes, I still have to go out for some contract matters!" Frederick lowered his head and kissed her hair. Then, his gaze fell on her and asked, "What''s the matter?" Looking up and ncing at him, Alicia shook her head and moved closer to him in his arms, "If you''re free, I''lle back earlier to apany you. If you''re busy, then I''ll get busy with my own things! I just want to spend more time with you..." Frederick turned around and nted a sweet kiss on her lips again. His voice softened a little and said, "I''lle back early to keep youpany tonight!" "Well, then let''s have dinner at grandma''s house! She misses you very much!" Alicia said. "That''s a good idea!" Frederick replied. Alicia rubbed her nose affectionately with his and returned to his embrace once again, enjoying the peaceful and beautiful morning. They had breakfast together, and then Alicia went to feed the dog. She wandered around in the yard before going back to her room to pack up her bag. Knowing that he was home, she had deliberately cleared her schedule that weekend, but she also career, and she was not willing to be a stumbling block for him. She was already very satisfied with their life at the moment that she even knew that he cared about be laughed in her dreams! Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org As she adjusted her mood and was about to call her brother, her cell phone rang. "Hello, who is it?" Alicia asked. "Is this Miss Alicia? I''m a nurse from the hospital. Your examination report is out. You maye to take it at any time. Doctor Andrews works on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and you cane in any day!" The nurse said. "Okay, thank you!" Alicia answered. After hanging up the phone, Alicia knocked her forehead. How could she forget about that? Since she didn''t know what to do, so she carried the bag and went out. She was a little worried. Hopefully, nothing bad would happen!This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org. At that time, in the hospital, with the examination result in her hands, Lindsay was dazed, "Doctor, what... what does this mean?" He looked at her sympathetically, and the doctor''s voice sounded a little sad, "I''m sorry, Miss Crouch, the examination result shows that the fetal heart has stopped beating! You''d better discuss this with your family ande to the hospital as soon as possible for the induction surgery!" "What did you say? You''re lying to me! You''re lying to me, right? My baby was fine. Why would it suddenly have no heartbeat now? I didn''t do anything, so why? You are a quack! Did you check wrongly? No, the machine is damaged, isn''t it? My baby, my baby is already five months old!" Lindsay cried. Pulling the doctor''s cor, Lindsay tore at it like crazy. She burst into tears and couldn''t believe it, "He was still doing well at four and a half months! Why is he gone?" Chapter 729 Chapter 729 Holding her stomach and kneeling on the ground, Lindsay was choked with sobs, "Wuu..." It happenedst time. Why? It was alright, but why was it like that again? "Doctor, please save my baby, save my baby..." Lindsay kept begging the doctor. She felt as if her whole world was copsing once again. Holding her back, the doctor and nurse were helpless as well. The doctor said, "Miss Crouch, don''t be so agitated! Please don''t be like this! I can''t do anything about it. For the sake of your health, it''s better for you to n early!" "Why is it like this? Why are others fine even when they fall? Meanwhile, nothing happened to me but there is no fetal heartbeat? Doctor, are you mistaken?" Lindsay asked. Lindsay lost her mind while pulling his clothes. As the doctorforted her, he could only try his best to exin to her, "Miss Crouch, you are still young, you have to be positive! I have seen your medical records, and your body may not be suitable for pregnancy! Some people are like this. Your body condition is different to begin with. Furthermore, nowadays the social pressure is high and there are various kinds of pollutions. It also could be that the embryo is congenitally deformed, and your emotions may have also lead to the development defect. No one can tell what the actual reason is, but there is still hope for you if you recuperate your health! First, take care of yourself. Only when you are alive and healthy, then you can have hopes, right? Pregnancy and miscarriage are very damaging to your body, so I advise you take care of yourself first. You should not get pregnant again at least for the next three years. Recuperation is the most important. Before you want to get pregnant, you should do aprehensive physical examination and rehabilitation. There are cases in which women in their fifties and sixties manage to get pregnant, so you still have a chance. Don''t be agitated..." She was muddle-headed and didn''t know how she walked out of the hospital. As she wandered on the road, her whole world seemed to have copsed again. She sat by the roadside with her belly in her hands, not knowing whether to cry orugh. History seemed to repeat itself on her. Simrly, Jeremy didn''t show up that day either! It was because she didn''t want to waste the time he could spend with him just on a pregnancy checkup, so she came one day earlier. It was still hard to ept, so Lindsay sent the driver away and took a taxi to another hospital. When she walked out from that hospital with a simr report, she didn''t even have the urge to cry anymore. "I don''t believe it. How can there be no reason?" Lindsay muttered. Waving her hand to stop a taxi, she got in and said, "To National Care Hospital!" Cecilia walked out of the shopping mall after buying a present. When she looked up, she saw Lindsay. Without hesitation, she also stopped a taxi and told the driver, "Please follow the taxi in front. Yes, the second one, the blue one with the number ending in 48!" After Lindsay did another thorough examination in that hospital, she didn''t have much hope left. As time passed, she was like a prisoner who had been sentenced to death. She was in a trance. She didn''t know how long she had been sitting there and she was a little tired. She got up and stretched her body. She felt a little bored, so she wandered around in the corridor and then walked towards the washroom. In the aisle, suddenly, she heard a familiar voice, "Doctor, is there really no problem with me?" After a short pause, she turned back instinctively. She looked through the opened door and saw a familiar figure. Was that Alicia? She looked up and saw a door with a sign that wrote, "Specialist Consultation". Why was she there? e National Care Hospital was thergest public hospital in the East region, but in terms of the doctors'' qualifications, Carson''s Great Care Hospital was not inferior to theirs at all. Not to mention that Frederick. had a special rtionship with Carson, so people with high Social status and rich people would definitely choose the private hospital with all kinds of VIP treatments instead! Moreover, that floor was mainly rted to obstetrics and gynaecology! While she was wondering, she heard a calm middle-aged woman''s voice, "Miss nchard, please trust my expertise! Didn''t you also have your examinations done in other hospitals? You should believe yourself! Your body won''t lie! It''s just that your body is still a little thin, and your fat content needs to be a little higher, in order to help you get pregnant. So, it''s better for you to eat more! However, don''t overdo it. Also, pay attention to the bnce of nutritions. Don''t be a picky eater!" "Yes! Thest examination also said that I had no problem! However, I..." Alicia said. Why couldn''t she get pregnant even though she and Frederick had frequent sexual intercourse? She did not dare to ask him toe for an examination, and she had been going for them without him knowing! Personally, Alicia was a little anxious about it. She didn''t know why, but she really wanted to have a baby! Sensing her sadness and disappointment, the female doctor smiled faintly and said, "Miss nchard, I think you may be too nervous, too anxious, and you also pay too much attention to it, so you have an illusion that it is abnormal if you don''t get pregnant. Sometimes, it will have the opposite effect if you are too engrossed on it! Childrene into existence because there''s love. When you really enjoy the process andpletely rx, maybe they woulde around. Don''t give yourself too much pressure. Always being tensed doesn''t help with conceiving a baby! ??? ????? You live a healthy lifestyle, and the indicators in all aspects are quite good. You also take good care of yourself, so you should believe in yourself! Oh, by the way, you should pay attention to one thing. It''s good to exercise but don''t do strenuous exercise when you are getting ready to get pregnant. You also need to dance less. Sometimes it is not that it is not being conceived, but it''s just that it is not stable. It is possible that once you do any vigorous exercise, it will..." Alicia understood the meaning of her words with just one nce. "This is why many people say that the first three months are critical! In fact, you can stay put and rx for a longer period of time after intercourse. Sometimes, beingzy is not a bad thing! If you have any problems, you can talk to me at any time. Your innate condition is very good. Rx and maintain your good habits. You will have a very healthy and beautiful baby..." The doctor said. As Alicia was having a very good conversation with the doctor, she suddenly realized the crux of the problem. She smiled instantly and said, "Thank you, Doctor Andrews. Thank you so much! May your wordse true!" Getting up, she shook hands with the doctor excitedly. Outside the door, listening to the conversation between the two of them, Lindsay felt so hurt. She clenched her fists so hard that they made cracking sounds. Innate conditions? A healthy and beautiful baby? Why, why did she have all the good things, and even her innate condition was better than hers? God was too unfair. Why did she have such a lousy body? Why was she being deprived of her right to motherhood just when she began to enjoy the feeling of being a mother? Turning around, she quickly walked inside. Behind her, she heard a slight ttering sound of high heels. Looking back, Lindsay pierced her sharp fingernails into her palm. Elsewhere, Cecilia followed her all the way to the hospital. At the entrance, she was quite puzzled. She even went to the supermarket to buy a mask and a hat.C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org It was strange. Why did shee to a hospital so far away? Did she really go all the way there for a pregnancy checkup? After Cecilia had confirmed the floor that Lindsay went to, she started looking for her in every nook and corner after covering herself up in disguise. After making a round, she still had not found her. She was about to ask a nurse when she saw hering out from a room at the corner with a distressed expression. Instinctively, Cecilia turned to the side and lowered her head while flipping the medical records that she had just bought. She mumbled in a hoarse voice as if she was looking for something, "Gynaecology,boratory, specialist..." As expected, Lindsay walked past her and didn''t even turn her head. Chapter 730 Chapter 730 ? From the corner of her eye, Cecilia saw her walking into the elevator in a daze, looking very strange. Didn''t she dress up happily when she went out? She was a pregnant woman, but still ttered herself and even changed three sets of clothes! Was it consultation room 3? Cecilia looked at the door of the room in front of her, took off her mask, and rushed in taking a few big steps. At that time, a doctor in a white coat was recording something. A patient was sitting in front of him, and a nurse was measuring her blood pressure. "Miss, you are not allowed to enter here. Please line up if you are here to see the doctor, and wait for your number to be called! If you are the family member of the patient, please wait outside!" A nurse stopped her. Cecilia stuck out her head and checked inside, and pretended to be anxious and said, "I''m sorry, doctor! I''m here to look for my sister-inw. I went to the washroom only for a while. Did she leave after getting the results? I don''t know what''s going on, why didn''t she wait for me? She also didn''t answer my phone calls! My sister-inw has been pregnant for almost five months, please don''t let anything happen to her! If I can''t find her and don''t know what''s going on, how can I exin it to my brother? They will definitely me me! Doctor, my sister-inw''s name is Lindsay. Do you remember her? Are her results out? Is there anything wrong?" While she was asking in concern, she pretended to wipe her tears pitifully. Upon hearing that, the doctor flipped the record in front to the previous page and said, "Oh, I see! Your sister-inw has left, and the fetal heart has stopped beating. You''d better go back and discuss with her toe to do the induction surgery as soon as possible. Or else, it will damage her health as well! Her health condition is very bad, and her foundation is very poor. She must be taken care of. Take it easy and persuade her to not to be too troubled..." "What?" Cecilia screamed in a shock and her face turned pale immediately. The baby was gone! She didn''t listen to what the doctor said after that, she just felt a little sad. When she walked out, she was also in a daze and her expression was full of regret. Did her baby die in the womb? How could that happen? She just didn''t like her and wanted to annoy her, but she didn''t want to hurt her baby! She shouldn''t have quarrelled with a pregnant woman. What should she do then? Cecilia had already decided to go home, but she was consumed with guilt. She called Waverly and made up an excuse to dy her trip home for another week. Then, she bought some health supplements before she went home. When she reached home, Jeremy was already home, and there wasughter in the house. In the hall, Cecilia stood there and was stunned for a long time. Jeremy saw her first and greeted her, "Cecilia, you''re home. Have you packed up your things?" Seeing her carrying a lot of things in her hand, with some hanging on her arms, Jeremy went around the sofa, helped her to carry some and asked, "Are these for you to bring back home? Do you need me to send you?" Looking at his happy and smiling face, Cecilia shook her head and said, "These... are for you! Thank you for your care, and I bothered you for so long..." As she spoke, it was obvious that Cecilia was still confused. She blinked her eyes and stared at him. Why didn''t he feel sad at all when the baby died? "Silly girl, you''re too courteous!" Jeremy said. Jeremy saw that there were some pieces on her hair, so he helped to remove them and said with a smile, "Isn''t that what I should do? My father and uncle are old friends. If you need anything in the future, just tell me! Go wash your hands, change your clothes, and get ready to eat! Linds had ordered the kitchen to prepare a lot of dishes for your farewell!" "Oh..." Cecilia answered. In a daze, Cecilia walked upstairs. As she stepped on the stairs, she heard Lindsay''sughter, saying, "Look, is it beautiful? And this one, isn''t it cute?" Turning her head, she saw Lindsay holding the clothes in one hand and the toy in the other hand with a happy face. Meanwhile, Jeremy was holding her, and shook the toy in front of her to tease her. Obviously, he was also very happy. Stunned, she went back to her room. Cecilia opened her handbag and took out the nk medical record that she had bought, and pinched herself hard. What was going on? During the dinner, she didn''t know if it was because she was about to leave, Lindsay didn''t treat her with a bad attitude. There were many dishes and the atmosphere was harmonious. "Eat more! You are now eating for two!" Jeremy said. It was not until Jeremy spoke that Cecilia suddenly came back to her senses. She looked up and saw him taking some food for Lindsay. Lindsay also smiled and covered her mouth as if she had a nausea. Then she touched her stomach and answered, "Okay..." Cecilia suddenly felt a little puzzled as she nced at her from the corner of her eyes. Had she misheard it? Or was this woman lying from the beginning? Otherwise, why would she still be able tough when the child was gone? She looked at Jeremy again, who was still quite happy, which made Cecilia even more confused. "What time is the pregnancy checkup tomorrow? I''ll get ready for it earlier!" Jeremy spoke again, and Cecilia instinctively turned to Lindsay. She clearly saw her pausing for a moment and then she said, "No hurry. We can go in the afternoon. It''s a routine check- up! I''ve already made an appointment. I''ll go after an afternoon nap!" "All right!" Jeremy replied. Cecilia smelled something fishy going on. That night, she was also unusually quiet. While taking the dishes, Jeremy also noticed it, and turned his eyes to her, "What''s wrong? Do you not like the dishes? Or are you reluctant to leave? Your studies are more important. When you are on holiday next time, you can ask Mr. Castle to let youe over!" Looking at her, Jeremy would think of his sister and unconsciously adore her a little more. He said, "Have you packed up your things? I asked Linds to pick two sets of clothes for you as a small gift for you!"C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org Cecilia stirred the dish in her te and pursed her lips, "Thank you! Brother-inw, can I stay for another week?" That time, the two of them stared at her at the same time. It was Jeremy who spoke first, "What''s wrong?" "My sister is busy, and some things are not ready yet! She said that she will go home next week to see our parents. Her ce is small, and I''m toozy to move to her ce... Can you let me stay for a few more days? I won''t cause any trouble, and I can even pay rent, too!" Cecilia exined. In an instant, Lindsay''s face darkened, but given the situation, she couldn''t say anything. However, it seemed that Jeremy wasn''t bothered at all, and said, "I thought it was something else. No wonder you looked so troubled all night! Let''s eat! I don''t mind. It''s just you. I won''t drive you away! When I''m not around during the day, better to have more people at home, so that Linds won''t be too bored and depressed! It''s all right if you have informed your sister..." Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "Okay! Thank you, brother-inw! Then, I''ll stay for a few more days. Brother-inw, let''s eat!" Cecilia said. She straightened up and took some dishes for Jeremy. Then, she also ate silently. Initially, she felt a little guilty and wanted to do something topensate, but at that moment, she was more eager to find out the truth. Chapter 731 Chapter 731 ? After dinner, they went to the living room. Just then, Sally came in with something. Cecilia rushed over taking a few big steps and said, "Madam York, you''re here! Why didn''t you call me when you''re carrying so many things? I''ll help you!" Then, she took over the things from her hands. Sally patted her hand andughed, "This food is for you to eat on the road! They''re all your favorite snacks, as well as some wild ginseng for your parents!" "Ah, cheesecakes! Madam York, you love me so much and treat me so well! I thank you on behalf of my parents! However, as I have something to do, I''ll leave two dayster! These cheesecakes will be wasted!" Sally pushed her gently to sit on the sofa. Cecilia had always called her "Madam York", and she was always caring towards her. She exined to her that as she treated Sally as her biological mother, that was why she addressed her like that. When Sally knew that she was the daughter of the Castle family, and that she had always been calling her so dearly, she was very fond of her. The two of them were quitepatible. "It''s good that you don''t leave! It''s not a waste, you can keep it as a snack and eat it when you are hungry! If you want to eat it, just tell me and I''ll ask the kitchen to prepare it for you! When you leave, I''ll prepare more for you!" Sally said. "Okay! Madam York, the kitchen has made stewed pear soup. I''ll get you some!" Cecilia said. Cecilia was more diligent than she was at home. She turned and ran to the kitchen. Looking at her, Lindsay rolled her eyes. Seeing the scene, Jeremy was somehow quite pleased. It was rare to see his mother so happy! He helped Lindsay to sit on one side, took an apple, and peeled it, "Mom, eat an apple!"This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org. In a good mood, Sally didn''t fuss with Lindsay. She took it, took a bite, and put it down with a frown. "What''s wrong?" Seeing it, Jeremy paused for a while. Didn''t his mother like to eat apples very much? "It''s too bitter!" Sally said. Jeremy peeled another one. That time, he cut it into small pieces and tasted it before giving it to his mother, "Try this?" Sally took a bite and shook her head again, "Where did you buy these apples from? You must have been scammed. They taste so bad!" Jeremy''s eyes widened in disbelief. What was the matter? The apples were very sweet and delicious! When he was about to say something, Cecilia had already brought out the pear soup, and said, "Madam York, have some while it''s still hot. I put in a lot of pears and rock sugar for you!" Then, she also served Jeremy the soup. She looked at Lindsay and said, "I''m sorry. I don''t know if you would like it or not, so I didn''t prepare any for you!" She was pregnant then, and she didn''t know what had happened to her baby. Cecilia was worried that she might me it on her so she was being cautious! She took thest serving for herself and sat beside Sally. It was obvious that she was being excluded. Lindsay was annoyed again. After tasting it, Jeremy handed his bowl to her and said, "It''s not bad. It''s not very sweet. Do you want to have some?" Knowing that it was cooked with rock sugar and they did not add anything else, Jeremy thought that it could be eaten by pregnant women! "Okay..." Lindsay said. Lindsay took it and had some, and she even looked at Cecilia provocatively. Cecilia was not worried anymore since it was given by Jeremy. She was still smiling, and there was no unpleasant expression on her face. However, Lindsay had revealed her emotions unconsciously, which made Sally very unhappy. After drinking a little bit of it, Sally started praising Cecilia, "It''s very sweet. It''s delicious! Cecilia would be a really good wife and mother. It will be a blessing if anyone marries you in the future!" At the same time, Sally rolled her eyes at Lindsay. Obviously, she was very dissatisfied with her. "Hehe!" Cecilia chuckled. Smiling, Cecilia used the toothpicks to pick up two slices of apples, and gave one to Sally, "Madam York, it''s your favorite!" She opened her mouth, and put it into her mouth and chewed happily. Jeremy stared straight at his mother. As he was about to speak, he saw that his mother had already eaten the apple happily and said, "I like apples the most! They''re delicious, so delicious!" After she finished eating, she went ahead and got another piece. Jeremy didn''t look good as he exchanged nces with Lindsay inadvertently. Lindsay poked him at his leg and it was obvious that she was also confused. What was going on? Was she sick again? Looking at her talking andughing happily with Cecilia, Lindsay couldn''t help but was secretly happy. If that was the case, then it indeed served her right! It was all because this d*mn old woman that all her efforts were wasted! After a short business trip, Victoria fell asleep as soon as she got home that day. When she woke up again, it was already three o''clock in the afternoon. She flipped over and rubbed her eyes and said, "It''s sofortable!" There was no ce like home! After being out and about for a day, she felt that her legs and her back were broken. As she moved her hand, she touched something warm. She giggled and leaned over to rub it, "Hehe..." Looking at the big furry bunny by her side, her heart was softened as well! She sat up, grabbed the bunny''s ears, and held it in front of her. She couldn''t help but rubbed it again and said, "Since you''re so sincere, will be generous and forgive you for what had happened in the past!" Humming, she got up and washed up briefly. Then, she rolled up her sleeves and went into the kitchen. After searching around, she couldn''t find any ready-made dumpling skin. Victoria looked at the flour im distress. Content belongs to She couldn''t just do nothing and eat the readymade food every time she went to grandma''s house! It was so embarrassing! If other people could make it, she also wanted to know how to make it! She tilted her head and tried hard to recall, but she still had no idea how to do it. While she was stressing out, Aunt McGowan asked, "Miss As, do you need any help?" Turning around, Victoria shook her hand and said, "No, no, I will figure it out myself!" "Huh?" Aunt McGowan did not understand. "I mean, it''s okay! Aunt McGowan, I''ll call you if I need you!" She didn''t want others to see her clumsy look, so she drove the servants out. Suddenly, she remembered that she had seen ready-made dumpling skins in the supermarket before. Then, she ran back upstairs, took her handbag, and went out. She bought a lot of dumpling skins and some minced meat. Victoria only added a little bit of salt and began to make the dumplings based on her memory. She mumbled, "I don''t know how to knead the dough and how to roll it, but at least I know how to wrap it! Then, the next time I can help out instead of just standing by the side and do nothing!" Well, it didn''t seem to be so difficult! After a while, she wrapped a small dumpling, but it couldn''t stand up on its own. However, as she looked at it, she still felt very aplished and uttered, "It''s ugly, but it''s still edible!" Then, she wrapped another one and put them in a row messily. Looking at them, she sighed, "Why do they look different?" She was the one who made them! Ah, she seemed to be a little stupid! Chapter 732 Chapter 732 ? Looking at the various-shaped dumplings on the tray, Victoria gritted her teeth and cheered for herself, "Just take it as a practice! One day, I can also make them beautifully..." Turning away her gaze, she continued to work hard and soon, she had used up all the minced meat. Looking at her dirty little hands and the mess on the table, she couldn''t bear to see them. She closed her eyes and mumbled, "It''s okay, it''s okay, at least they are done! I''m not stupid, I''m very smart, very smart!" After washing her hands and cleaning up, Victoria boiled some water. She was afraid of using the gas stove, so she was using her own electric cooker. She poured in the water and was paused for a while. Should she boil the water first before putting in the dumplings? Or, should she just put in the dumplings right away? She recalled the situation at grandma''s house that day. Victoria took the tray and put it back down, "Yes, boil the water first!" Following the steps in her memory, Victoria stood far away from the cooker and threw the dumplings in, causing some hot water to ssh out. Fortunately, she was experienced, so she was able to avoid it in time. She uttered, "I think I have to stir it." Then, she stirred it with adle. As she covered it with the lid, the water seemed to start to overflow. She was so scared that she quickly lifted up the lid and poured in some cold water. She was sweating profusely. After getting some water out, she added more cold water and thought that it should be ready soon. She turned off the stove and let them cook for a while. When she opened the lid, she was dumbfounded. She saw a lump of paste in the pot. The dumpling skins and the fillings were separated. Some intact dumplings were also split open and it was just full of water in them. She mumbled, "How could this be?" She had checked them one by one and pinched them very firmly! Looking at the dumplings in the pot, Victoria was deeply discouraged. She took them out and stared at the te. She was dejected. She had worked hard for two hours! What a pity! She was unwilling to throw them away, but they were really disgusting. She used a fork to poke at them, and she could still see some red meat in them. She murmured, "It''s not cooked!" She whined and even lost the desire to taste it. Holding the te, Victoria was sad, "Sigh, it''s a failure!" Just as she was about to throw them away, she suddenly had an idea. Victoria retracted her hand and said, "Yes! It''s a waste. Humans can''t eat, but a dog can, right?" Victoria found arge container with a lid and filled it up with them and added some soup. Then, she carried it and walked out.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. When she neared the dog cage and saw that there was no one around, she walked over and said, "Shirley, I''m here to see you!" Ever since Trevor brought Shirley over thest time, it had been kept at home. However, since it was a Snow Mastiff, no matter how docile it was, it always looked fierce. Except for Trevor and the breeder, no one could guarantee that it would not attack them. For safety reasons, most of the time, it was kept in a cage. After going there with Trevor several times, Victoria was already a little ustomed to the huge dog. At least, she wouldn''t run away if it didn''t bark. Squatting at a little distance away, Victoria put down the container and let it cool down. She waved at the dog and said, "Look, I brought you delicious food! It''s your favorite food!" As she finished her words, she saw the dog which was originally lying on its stomach, turning its head away arrogantly. "Even you don''t like it? This is fresh meat! Shirley, you can''t be like this!" If even the dog didn''t want to eat it, then she could really go m herself against the wall! A dog, and a carnivorous dog at it! She didn''t believe that she couldn''t handle it. After stirring the dumplings to cool it down, Victoria put some meat into the dog bowl and said, "Shirley, these are some delicious meat, and I put in a lot of oil! Look, I''m so nice to you..." Victoria mumbled while tempting the dog. Seeing that the dog didn''t move, she used a fork to poke a meatball reached it into the cage and said, "Shirley, I even cooked for you, why aren''t you eating? By the time your masteres back, this offer will be gone!" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org She didn''t know whether it really understood her or not, but when the meatball fell down, the dog actually ate it. "Haha, I won! Shirley is a good girl! I love you..." Victoria said. Victoria was so excited that she poured the rest of the dumplings into its bowl. The dog still turned its head arrogantly but finished the dumplings silently in a blink of an eye. Looking at it, Victoria suddenly felt a sense of aplishment, and said, "Shirley, be my guinea pig from now on! You must finish it every time, okay? When I''m getting good at cooking, make a special feast for you! This is our little secret, you have to be good! Don''t worry, I won''t mistreat you. Next time, when your master gives you your favorite bones, I''ll definitely reward you with two more pieces..." After talking for a while, she got up and went back in a good mood. In the evening, she made fried eggs with tomato again. When Trevor saw the dish, he felt like he had won a big prize. He finished it even though he was not very hungry. When he returned to his room, he felt a faint pain and slightly bloated in his stomach. Trevor even purposely exercised for a while. He felt a little better and wanted to rest early. Just when he sat on the sofa, he felt a sharp pain that made him break out in cold sweat. Coming with the bathrobe in her hand, Victoria saw that Trevor was looking pale and felt that something was wrong. "Honey, what''s wrong with you?" Raising her hand, she instinctively touched his forehead, and asked, "Why are you sweating so much? Are you not feeling well?" "I''m fine! Maybe I have eaten too much, that''s why my stomach hurts a little!" Trevor said. Only then did she notice that his hand kept pressing on one side of his abdomen. He was smiling, but his voice was trembling. Victoria suddenly realized that something was wrong, "Don''t move! I''ll call someone! Let''s go to the hospital!" "Aye, Vicky..." Just as he raised his hand, Victoria had already gone out of the room. He wanted to say "no need", but he felt the heart-wrenching pain again and couldn''t even say it. Soon, the butler got the car ready. Victoria went back to the room and put on a coat. Then, she helped him get into the car with the butler''s help. In the hospital, after being examined and given an injection, Trevor passed out in a daze. When he opened his eyes again, the pain in his body had subsided. Looking up, he saw Victoria lying beside the bed. Her hair was messy and she was wearing a coat with pajamas inside. At that time, she was closing her eyes silently while holding his hand. The room was quiet, and even though the night light in the corner was on, it was still quiet and dark. When Trevor turned his head, it felt like his heart had been lit up with a bright light. He propped himself up and wanted to carry her to the bed, but as soon as he moved, Victoria opened her eyes and sat right up, "Honey, are you awake? Are you not feeling well?" Chapter 733 Chapter 733 Getting up, she immediately touched his forehead and looked at his abdomen nervously. Holding her little cold hands, Trevor shook his head and rubbed her hands gently, "I''m fine. I''m much better now! Come up!" Trevor lifted the quilt and scooted over, leaving half of the bed for her. "No, the doctor asked you to have a good rest! Do you know that you are having acute gastritis? The doctor said that if it was more serious, you may suffer from a haemorrhage and it could be fatal, too! Why are you still forcing yourself to eat so much when you are not feeling well?" Victoria said. Victoria''s eyes were full of concern. She picked up the clothes at the side and draped them over him, "Hubby, are you thirsty? I''ll get you some water!" He had only eaten her dish that night, and she didn''t expect that he would stuff himself in order to eat the dish she made. Victoria couldn''t describe her feeling at the moment. For a person like him who often engaged in social activities, there would usually be some problems with his stomach. He clearly knew that, but he was so careless that he almost lost his life. It was impossible for her to not be moved! Victoria poured some hot water for him. She blew on it to cool it down before handing it to him, "Don''t do this again!" What would have happened to him if there was no one around at that time? Seeing that she was frightened, Trevor stroked her face and said, "Okay!" After warming his stomach, he felt morefortable. Trevor said again, "Come up!" Seeing that the bed was not very big, Victoria subconsciously shook her head, and said, "It will be morning soon, I''m not tired!" "Eithere up, or go home!" Trevor said. Putting down the cup, Trevor pretended to get up. Victoria stopped him and said, "Okay, okay, don''t move! I wille up!" His temper was really... Whileining, she had already taken off her jacket and shoes and climbed up. She said, "The doctor said that you need to stay in the hospital for observation, and you will be given an intravenous injection tomorrow for stabilization!" It was still cold in the empty room at night. As soon as Victoria''s legs touched him, Trevor could feel a chill even though he was wearing his clothes. He took her into his arms and said, "You silly girl!" It''s not like he was going to die. Why did she freeze herself there? Trevor held her tightly, and in an instant, his chest was filled with warmth. He had been religiously taught to be ountable since he was a child. For a long time, no matter what happened, he could not show any of his weaknesses for even a second, even if he was being beaten up. It was because he was a man, and a man who had to protect his family, career and his sister! He had always been protecting others. For the first time, Trevor was being taken care of and was another person''s concern. It was different from his parents, but it was equally trustworthy! Lifting her head, Victoria rubbed against his chest and said, "I am not stupid, you are the stupid one! It is not a delicacy, and you are sick after eating..." She must practice cooking hard in the future! She didn''t like the feeling. She had to take good care of his stomach! "Hubby, lie down and close your eyes. The doctor asked you to sleep more and rest more so that it can help you recover!" Pushing him to lie down, Victoria alsoy down beside him, trying to upy the least amount of space possible, afraid to disturb his rest. She said, "I will also get some beauty sleep!" Once again, Trevor was deeply moved by her consideration. He did not speak again but hugged her in his arms. That night, the bed that they squeezed into and snuggled together was small, but they felt much warmer and sweeter than before. The next morning, Victoria called the servants and specifically asked them to bring some porridge. She even helped him to prepare the porridge before serving it to him and said, "The doctor said that you have to eat lighter food for the time being. Aunt McGowan cooks better than me! It smells so good, just eat while it''s hot!" "Okay..." Trevor replied. Trevor took the bowl and ate a mouthful. He couldn''t help but furrowed his@yebrows and said, "It''s really 2nd Did she not even put salt in it? Whether you like it or not, you have to eat some!" Pushing the bowl Victoria was afraid that he would put it down. She said, must be feeling ufortable, and your taste buds must be not You sensitive. That''s why you feel this way. It''s very vorful! Come, I''ll eat with you!" Victoria took a mouthful and then fed him a spoonful. His stomach already had problems, and medicine would hurt his stomach. Therefore, she just wanted him to eat more to protect his stomach. After eating almost half a bowl with him, Victoria drew a tissue to wipe the corner of his mouth, and then poured him a cup of hot water and let it cool down. Seeing that she was being so considerate that she would even eat the tasteless porridge with him, Trevor suddenly found it no longer difficult to eat it even if he didn''t like it. As long as she was around, all was well! It was a sudden minor illness, but Victoria took care of him very well. Not only did she apany him all along, but it seemed like she would just do anything for him if she could. Until he finished the IV drip and left the hospital, she was the only thing in Trevor''s eyes. Even though she was not properly dressed and looked a little messy at the moment, he had never thought that a woman could be so beautiful... Trevor had recovered but he still chose to rest at home on that day. Victoria also cancelled all her appointments and apanied him. Even if it was just to help him get a Charger or to pass a message for him, she felt more at eas@to do it for him. However, to Trevor, the seemingly ordinary day was the most unforgettable day in his heart. When he opened his eyes in the evening, Trevor felt refreshed and full of energy. He was awakened by a phone call. When he saw that it was his father who called, he quickly sat up and answered the call, "Dad..." "Trevor, something happened! Come home quickly. I have something to discuss with you!" Christian said.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. While talking on the phone, he already turned over and stood up, "I see, I''ll be right there!" When Victoria entered the room, she saw the serious expression on his face. He was getting dressed, and seemed to be in a hurry. Victoria asked, "Hubby, are you still going out at such ate hour? Are you feeling all right?" Victoria could sense that it was something very urgent. She wanted to stop him, but she held back. Wearing a watch, Trevor''s actions were also a little hurried. He said, "Dad has something to discuss with me. I have to go over! I will try toe home as early as possible at night! I will tell you the details when Ie back at night!" Victoria helped him tidy his cor, sensing that something was unusual, and said, "Well, okay, don''t worry about our home! Don''t rush, and don''t drive too fast on the road! Also, pay attention to your diet and don''t force yourself. Your health is more important!" "All right!" Trevor answered. Trevor lowered his head and kissed her on the forehead, then quickly walked out of the room. As he walked out, he took out his cell phone and made a call, "Frederick, it''s me! My dad just called me..." As Victoria turned around, her heart was suddenly filled with uneasiness. What was so serious? Was Frederick also being summoned? It seemed like it was not just a matter concerning one family. It was likely rted to the whole Clements family! Chapter 734 Chapter 734 ? Trevor went home in a hurry. When he entered the house, he saw his father standing in the living room, looking very frantic. "Trevor, did you talk to Frederick?" His father asked. Trevor nodded, took off his coat and said, "Yes, he wille right away! Dad, what''s the situation? Couldn''t you tell me on the phone?" While they were talking, they heard a car pulling up outside. Then, Frederick strode in and greeted, "Uncle Gary!" "It''s good that you''re here! Let''s go upstairs and talk!" Uncle Gary said. Turning around, Uncle Gary went upstairs. The two looked at each other. Frederick looked confused, and Trevor also shrugged his shoulders in confusion. Then, they also went upstairs, one after the other. When they entered the guest room, Frederick looked up and saw his father lying on the bed. He was very thin and his body was curled up, and he seemed to be twitching. He hurried forward and wanted to call him, but the word "dad" was stuck in his throat. What was going on? Why was he there? On the other side, after the doctor pulled out the syringe and after the servants were asked to leave, Uncle Gary nodded to the doctor and said, "Go ahead!" Then, the doctor took off his mask and said, "Mr. Clements is addicted to drugs!" "What did you say?" Trevor screamed and took a few steps forward in disbelief. No wonder his father told him on the phone that there was an urgent matter, but refused to say it out. "I have done aprehensive examination and blood test on Mr. Clements. Judging from his body functions and blood reactions, I am basically sure that Mr. Clements is already showing symptoms of addiction now and must be treated quickly. The earlier he quits it, the less likely a rpse will ur. However, this will be a very painful process for the patient! His determination ys a significant role while medicine is just an aid. Most importantly, he absolutely cannot touch the drug again during the rehabilitation period! Now, Mr. Clements is experiencing an attack, so his consciousness and mind are a little muddled. We don''t know how he got addicted, whether it was proactively or passively. If it was done passively, then it will be easier. If it was done proactively..." The doctor said. The doctor looked solemn and worried. He continued after a pause, "There is another possibility, of which the patient got addicted without he himself knowing it, and it still can''t be confirmed now! So, it is up to his family to decide how to solve it and how to deal with it!" At that moment, Uncle Gary signalled the doctor to leave the room first, and then said, "This afternoon, we went to an event. Christian suddenly broke out in a sweat and even vomited! I thought that he was not feeling well, so I sent him to the hospital. I didn''t expect that... It was not good for the news to spread, so I took him home and called a doctor to our house! What''s more, I identally found two text messages on Christian''s cell phone, talking about the transfer of shares. It sounds like he wanted to exchange the shares with something, probably the shares of the sole proprietorship of the Clements family. I suspect that someone used this to control Christian. It''s possible that someone wants to use this to make a profit, destroy the Clements family or seize our family career! However, these people may not know much about the operation of the Clements family, and they didn''t know that the Clements family''s grandsons have all grown up. The family career has been divided and each business stands on its own. Although Soaver International and Sofare Entertainment belong to the Clements family group, they are not solely under the control of Christian. So, they probably haven''t reached an agreement!" As they looked at each other, Trevor and Frederick had basically understood what was happening. With a sigh, Uncle Gary said, "Frederick, this matter is too serious! We don''t know the exact situation now and I don''t know if they will do the same thing to both me and you. I was terrified when I saw this situation! You guys should know that our family values humanity the most. We would rather beg for food on the streets than do drugs! Mason has gone overseas for a business trip, and your grandmother is getting old. I haven''t told the family about this matter! What do you think?" The current situation of the Clements family was very obvious. The family career would be passed on to the two brothers in the future! Uncle Gary also knew in his heart that their generation would eventually have to back down even though they were verypetent. The new generation would rece the old generation. Moreover, subconsciously, he did not have great expectations towards Mason. He even thought that it didn''t matter at all whether he discussed the matter with him or not. Since he was not here, it actually saved him a lot of trouble. After thinking for a while, Frederick said, "He must get rid of the drug addiction for sure. We will decide how to do it after he wakes up and after we grasp an idea of the whole situation! We don''t have to let grandma know about this! Just in case, for the sake of our property, we need to take some precautions!" Trevor nodded and agreed, "Indeed, we must take precautions as soon as possible! Since they can get their hands on uncle without anyone of us being aware, it is not impossible for them to get us involved, too! Let''s share our powers!" As he finished speaking, Trevor nced at Frederick, but Uncle Gary was confused, and asked, "What do you mean?" The two brothers had the same thought. Tacitly, Frederick nodded and said, "The shares transfer of Sofa re Entertainment must be consented by me, and simrly, the shares transfer of Soaver International must be consented by Trevor! In this case, even if one of us signs the share transfer agreement, it would still be invalid. This can safeguard our businesses maximally!" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org In the worst situation, even if both of them were tackled and forced to sign the agreements, as long as they didn''t sign each other''s agreement, it would still be useless when they were being executed. "Do you mean that you are going to secretly sign a duly attested and legally effective agreement?"Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org. That time, the two brothers replied in unison, "Yes!" "As long as the brands and thepanies don''t copse, the Clements family will not fall. Money is just a worldly possession!" After considering, Frederick thought that it was feasible, and he said, "However, I don''t trust that family!" Knowing that he was referring to Penny and Mason, Trevor also said, "I doubt them, too! Uncle is already in such a situation, but did the people who are around him every day not notice anything strange at all?" "Sigh..." With a sigh, Uncle Gary also said, "Family matters are hard to exin! However, regarding thepany''s financial affairs, I think as long as Christian is rational, he will understand! I can still persuade him to hide it from his family for the time being. It is not a problem. Regardless, letting Mason manage thepany on his behalf won''t really affect the situation. The shares are the most crucial parts. Unless it is absolutely necessary, they will not be transferred easily!" After thinking for a while, Frederick felt that the matter was not that simple, so he said, "Also, the drug rehabilitation must be carried out in secret!" "So, we can''t really hide it from uncle! It''s better to find someone who is trustworthy and won''t cause any suspicion to take care of him!" Frederick continued. At that time, Uncle Gary also said, "The butler! The butler has been working for Christian for more than 20 years. Christian has been kind to him, and even sent his son to study abroad!" Just when they almost finalized their decision, there was a rustling sounding from the bed, "Mmm..." Chapter 735 Chapter 735 As the three of them approached him, he groaned in pain again, "Coffee... I want coffee, give it to me!" Uncle Gary was about to lift him up, but he saw that his eyes were still closed, as if he was dreaming. So, he paused and asked, "What coffee?" At first, they couldn''t hear clearly. However, at that time, Frederick and Trevor almost blurted out together, "Heavens Coffee?" As they looked at each other, their eyes darkened. Standing straight, Uncle Gary also said, "Oh, that one! I used to drink it too. It doesn''t taste like coffee. I don''t really care for it!" "Dad, how much did you drink? Did you drink Hell Ice Liquor at the same time, too?" Trevor asked anxiously. Not understanding what was going on, Uncle Gary shook his head, and said, "What''s the matter? I drank it once or twice! You know that I''m controlling my alcohol consumption now, let alone something that''s so strong." In other words, he was not interested at all. Upon hearing that, both of them heaved a sigh of relief. Trevor said, "Luckily! Dad, don''t touch this kind of strange thing in the future! Heavens Coffee is likely to be a drug that has been improved and processed, especially if it is mixed with Hell Ice Liquor, it will get people addicted to them if they have taken them for a long time!" "Really? Isn''t it sold publicly at the nightclub? How dare they..." They were too bold. They should know that the nightclubs could be spot-checked at any time! Frederick nodded and said, "Uncle Gary, it''s true! We have noticed it, and we are investigating it!" It was their negligence! Not to mention the elders of the Clements family were all married, had their own career, and were no longer at the age to spend their nights at the nightclub. Even their social activities had been greatly reduced. Moreover, they had let the younger generation take over their career. It was unexpected that they would still get involved! "Doesn''t uncle only drink red wine all the time? How did he get addicted to this?" Frederick asked.This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org. Now that he had found the source, Frederick was somehow relieved. At least, he could save some time. His eyes fell on his grey-haired father on the bed. He clenched his fists unconsciously and said, "Uncle Gary, please call the doctor in! We''ll have to listen to the professional when ites to treatment! Let''s gather together and discuss about it tonight!" They waited for Christian to wake up, and then they talked about the situation in detail. After everything had settled down, Frederick and Trevor left together. At night, a few people met up in a private room in East Bannpool. Carson poured wine for them one by one and spoke first, "I didn''t expect that Mr. Clements would be deceived. It seems that things are going as we expected!" Willy shook his head and sighed, "I''ve also received the news that many people are already addicted to it and have developed symptoms! Two days ago, a toy boy in the Lexton Residence was found dead because of it. When he was found, his body had already begun to dpose! It''s said that he used to be the most popr toy boy of a nightclub. By the way, the rich woman who was with him was also being investigated. It''s said that she was in a lot of debts and was infected with AIDS when they found her! There was a lot of Hell Ice Liquor found at her house, so it seemed that it was also rted to Heavens Coffee. ording to this situation, they may not only target the entrepreneurs, but also the rich people, regardless if they are men or women!" Swaying the ss lightly, Wyatt joked, "This is obviously a high-end operation! They won''t even consider themon people." "They do have a lot of guts!" Trevor said. They were aiming only for rich and powerful people. Wasn''t it obvious that they were looking fortrouble? Frederick got the hidden meaning in Trevor''s words, and continued to say, "People would die for money! People like us usually care about reputation, and not money. So, we be their targets! If we can''t catch them or don''t bother to fuss with them, then the daring ones would benefit even more from it!" Putting down the wine ss, Wyatt said, "They won''t reap the benefits, and we must end them! After seeing some positive results and making enough profits, these people must be in hiding now and turn to be behind the scenes!" At that time, Nichs also said, "I actually have received some news saying that a subordinate of either Mr. Jackman or Mr. rk, who is either an undercover agent or has rebelled, has stolen an important form from them. Now, everyone is going after him! I don''t know if it has anything to do with this matter?" "Whether there''s a connection or not, just look into it!" Frederick said. Frederick also felt a little lost and said, "What about you guys? Do you have any progress?" Then, they all reported their own situations and exchanged some opinions. Habitually, they looked at Frederick. After all, the matter was rted to his father. "Then, just follow the original n. Trevor will keep searching for the missing thread. Also, keep an eye out for the women with marks on their waists. As for the other half of the form, I''ll leave it to Nichs and Wyatt! Right now, the most important thing is the antidote! If we can develop an effective antidote, even if the form can''t be destroyed at the moment, we won''t have to worry much!" Frederick said. Carson nodded and said, "I''ve been doing research on it. Even Lindsay''s evil boyfriend has been working on it too. However, their professionalism is niche and limited. They are good at studying cancer cells and the drugs for tumours, but they are lost when studying this, and they don''t have any direction at all. It is progressing at a snail''s pace. I can''t do anything about it..." Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Nichs suddenly thought of something and asked, "What about the ck rose? Will it work?" Everyone looked at him in confusion. He repeated what he said before. When he was done, Willy said, "I have sent people to check all the research institutes, universities and colleges in Casterwich City, and I have only found a few people who meet the requirements at the moment, and they are still being verified! One of them is the most possible one, but I received some news before I came. It seems that she blew up theboratory and even hurt someone. Now, she is in the jail!" Content belongs to Willy shrugged and looked confused, "Although I have never seen her in person, based on her performance and her young age, I don''t think it''s her! If she''s really the ''poison rose'', I think..." He shook his head. In other words, it wouldn''t be a workable solution. Rumors were always exaggerated! Frederick pursed his lip and said, "Weakness lends wings to rumors! I think there must be a reason for this! If she''s really in that kind of ce, I''m afraid that I''ll have to ask Mr. Bowles for a favor!" "Frederick, why does this sound so sarcastic?" Was he saying that he was not an upright person? "Does it? Isn''t that apliment?" Frederick raised his hand to give him a toast and said, "I hope that our efforts won''t be wasted. Let''s work together to settle this matter as soon as possible so that we can all be happy!" "You have indeed changed after getting married! Is it not for us to make a fortune together anymore?" Wyatt stood up first after teasing him and said, "Let''s hope that everything goes well and we''ll all be happy!" "Cheers!" Everyone shouted together. They sat and talked for a while more, and then left... Chapter 736 Chapter 736 When Trevor returned home, it was already past eleven o''clock at night. He pushed open the bedroom door and saw that the lights inside were still on. At that time, Victoria was dozing off on the sofa with the bunny in her arms, and she held her cell phone in one hand. There was a cup of milk on the mug warmer on the side table. Trevor''s heart felt warm and he unconsciously slowed down his pace. Just as he sat down, Victoria suddenly woke up and said, "Huh? Honey, you are home."Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org. Rubbing her eyes, she yawned involuntarily. "Why didn''t you sleep on the bed?" Trevor massaged her shoulders, and then picked up a bolster and put it behind her. "I was waiting for you!" Victoria said. Just when Victoria was about to say something, she suddenly smelled a pungent smell of alcohol and she scrunched her nose unconsciously. Trevor suddenly remembered something and said, "I had a gathering with Frederick and the others. I drank very little!" "I see..." Victoria said. Victoria did not say anything as she picked up the milk from the mug warmer and tried it. It was already warmed, so she handed it to him and said, "Drink it! It will warm your stomach and dilute the alcohol!" She knew that he would not be careful when he went out! Trevor had never liked the taste of milk. He didn''t even usually add creamer to his coffee. However, on that day, he gulped it down! "It''s veryte. Go and sleep on the bed! You don''t have to wait for me if it''s toote next time..." Trevor said. Stroking her hair, Trevor couldn''t hide the joy in his eyes. It was an unprecedented feeling, and he could not describe the joy in his heart. "You left in such a hurry, how can I rest peacefully if you are not home? Hubby, is... is something wrong? Is it serious?" Victoria said. Victoria didn''t know where she stood based on their rtionship then, but subconsciously, she still felt that the grievances between them were not serious. If she really had to make a choice, she would definitely do her best to help. Even if it was not for him, at least for Alicia''s sake, she didn''t want anything to happen to the Clements family! Trevor helped her to tidy her clothes, and held her in his arms. He said, "It''s nothing! My uncle was so careless that he was almost being scammed of his shares. Dad didn''t make it clear, and made me nervous, too!" Trevor lowered his head to kiss her forehead, and said, "Don''t worry! We have solved it! With me and Frederick around, nothing would be a problem! I will protect you well, I will try my best to give you serenity, and you can live a simple and peaceful life!" "Okay..." Victoria said. Rubbing against him, Victoria also smiled and said, "We are a family. If you need anything, you don''t have to be shy!" In the past, she could not wait to see him dead, but then... Victoria was also a little confused. It seemed like she blurted out those words without thinking. That day was a day full of inexplicable ups and downs for the both of them. Even the thoughts that were once determined seemed to have been shaken by something. At the female prison of Casterwich City Jail, Willy followed behind the warden. He frowned slightly and nced at his assistant Lexx from the corner of his eyes and said, "I''m so unlucky!" If it was really her, it would be troublesome! Perhaps, he would have to find a way to get her out of prison! Lexx smirked and said in a low voice, "This is the only one left who has not been verified!" As their eyes met, Willy sighed, "I understand. If it isn''t her, it will be even more troublesome. They''d have to continue the search among all the potential candidates!" Shaking his head lightly, Willy also became speechless. How could he get into such trouble? At that time, there was a rustling sound in front of them. The warden looked through the name list and the assistant on one side shook the keys. "We''re here, Mr. Bowles! Are you sure that it''s Lauren Heady? The ID number is 245..." They just roughly knew the name and did not have any other information. Willy looked back and saw Lexx nodding his head. He then said, "That''s right..." "Then, please wait for a moment!" The warden said. Then, the warden signalled for the assistant to open the first floor. After that, they walked in while Willy and Lexx waited outside the inner door. Willy poked his head in and only saw an empty room. A slender figure was sitting at the corner of the bed. When the warden entered, she slowly stood up. "No. 418, Lauren Heady!" The warden called out. After flipping the file in his hand, the warden looked at the woman in the prison. She frowned with slight dissatisfaction. Then, she pulled out a piece of paper from below and nced at the questions on it. She took a few more steps inside and said loudly, "Now I have a few verifying questions. Please answer them honestly!" "Are you Lauren Heady?" The woman did not move, did not make a sound, and did not respond. After pausing for three seconds, she continued, "Are you 26 years old this year?" There was still no response! "Are you the lecturer and the researcher of Casterwich Institute?" She asked a series of questions, one followed by another, but the woman didn''t even move her eyebrows or make a sound. After reading all the questions that should be asked, the warden was basically talking on her own, and didn''t get any answers to the questions she asked. At that instant, she got a little angry and scolded, "Are you deaf or are you dumb? Didn''t you hear what I said?" In there, she was pretty much the boss and had never been ignored like that before. Especially that day, her superior had particrly gave her some orders. However, she seemed to havee across some problems. She had been well-known for being strict, but she was being humiliated. The warden was obviously very unhappy, and her face gloomed. Content belongs to At that time, the assistant on the side also shouted, " 418, are you looking for trouble? You should change your attitude aftering in here. Hurry up and answer the warden''s questions!" The two middle-aged women looked just like mad women. They looked fierce and were both stocky, and exuded a terrifying aura at least at the first nce. However, all the while, the woman just lowered her head like a corpse. It was unknown if she had heard it or not, but she just stayed quiet. Both of them were angry, but they couldn''t do anything about it. After all, the prison then was different from the past, and its management was very strict. They normally didn''t dare to go too far. Moreover, they hadn''t fully familiarized themselves With the neer, so they didn''t dare to act recklessly. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Therefore, for a long time, they were all being grumpy on their own. The warden picked some questions and asked again, but Lauren was still silent. Willy watched from a distance outside the prison. He found the situation a little interesting and let out a cough. The warden suddenly came to her senses, and then thought of something. She came out and said, "Mr. Bowles, look at this... Lauren was transferred here less than a month ago. ording to our records here, she caused an explosion while performing an experiment, which resulted in the idental death of a staff. She has been sentenced to imprisonment for six years. I don''t know if it is because she is still appealing, so she hasn''t been incorporated into the official management yet. She is still so young. Perhaps, she is still unable to ept the reality, so she is acting like this..." Chapter 737 Chapter 737 Willy poked his head in and said, "Can Ie in and have a word with her alone?" Mr. Macklin hesitated. Then, he nodded and said, "Alright then. Just a short while though. I''ll be dead meat if the boss finds out!" "Sure, five minutes is good enough!" Willy looked backward. A folder shed before him. At that instant, Mr. Macklin signaled the assistant to leave. Willy strode in straight towards his target. At this moment, Lauren could be seen sitting on the bed. Motionless, she did not bother getting up. She merely gave it a quick nce when a pair of glossy men''s leather shoes came into sight. He could clearly see her look by now. Though he had seen countless beauties, Willy could not help but still be mesmerized by her beauty. d in coarse loose blue-gray clothing, there was a luster in her short ravishing hair. Her tiny chiseled face with well-developed facial features gave off a tenacious vibe. At first nce, he could feel the aura of one sophisticated powerful woman. If it wasn''t for her emaciated figure, her being semi curled up on her knees, and her gaze which was filled with the fragility and tenderness of a woman, Willy would have had an alternative perception towards her. Lauren looked away. Even though a stocky masculine figure was standing before her, she remained as cool as a cucumber. Willy could not help but kept looking at her. It was not customary to find women giving him the cold shoulder in Casterwich City. After scanning her from head to toe, Willy directed his gaze at her delicate slender hand. He then squinted and said, "Lauren?" Her hands were suggestive of one who had led afortable life. Stone-faced, she did not blink an eye. Judging by her reaction, Willy knew what would happen next. He then took a piece of paper and asked her straight from the shoulder. "Feel like going out for a walk? Tell me what this is." He knew that she had graduated from a reputable university abroad and even managed to skip a grade. This would exin why she was able tond a teaching job at a university at such a young age. He had paid quite a sum of money getting a college professor to devise the question. If she was truly worth her salt, she should be able to solve the question. "Solve this and you''ll get some special treatment here." Though the paper nearly brushed her eyelids, she did not budge at all. "You''ll get four dishes and a bowl of soup," Willy said. "How about that?" Knowing that the treatment in the prison was dreadful, he tried to tempt her. Nheless, she remained unperturbed and did not bother looking at him. No one had ever given Willy the cold shoulder. He wondered if she had lost her mind or that something was amiss about her hearing. "I reckon you do not live up to your reputation then. Chemistry genius and college belle of chemistry, huh? You sure about that? I''m wondering if you''ve actually bought that title with some money." At this point in time, Willy turned even more suspicious. It was not that he looked down on women. Traditionally, women were not the ones who achieved breakthrough in science and engineering, much less someone of her age. Could it be that she was a fraud? At this time, Lauren remained unruffled. Willy was not used to staring at the back of her head. "Laur-r-ren," he stammered as he raised his hand. Finally, Lauren looked at him. It was a cold and emotionless look. The woman who was curled up in front of him just a moment ago had moved three meters away from him. She could be seen curling up again almost instantly. Willy could not help but be bewildered for two seconds. How agile could she get? She must have undergone some training. He could not tell from her soft and tender hands. The tense atmospherested for a few seconds before resuming to aplete silence. Had he not raised his hand, he would have suspected that it was an illusion. "Interesting!" Realizing that he could not take advantage of her, Willy stared at her before gradually withdrawing his hand. Then, he turned around and left. "Master Bowles?" "Well, let''s call it a day!" Before he left, Willy directed his gaze at the prison. That woman did have some tricks up her sleeve! He shouldn''t have approached her hastily. He had clearly underestimated her. "Let''s go!" Thereafter, Willy left alongside Wyatt''s personal assistant, Lexx Lopez. Upon getting into the car, Willy uttered, "Go conduct a background search on this woman. The more detailed, the better!" "Sure, Willy," Lexx said. "She hasn''t said anything though. Are you sure it''s her?" Willy replied, "Since she hasn''t been saying anything, all the more we have to investigate!" Willy could make a giant bend to his will. Hence, he felt confident that he could handle a woman like her. The more she acted that way, the more he wanted to hear her voice! Catching a glint of the interest in his eyes, Lexx did not say anything more and proceeded to start the car. Since her boyfriend Franklin was off for a business trip to procure investment, Waverly took a day off and went to Sky Sess Group. "Hi, I''m here to visit Mr. Johnson. Which way should i go?" "Miss, do you have an appointment?" The receptionist scanned Waverly from head to toe. Seeing her exceptional beauty, the receptionist remained friendly. It was not the first time that a female visitor came visiting. Though uncertain, they refrained from causing trouble. Waverly shook her head and said, "I''ve got a very important matter. I''m here on behalf of President Wright of the Wright High Group. Could you please ry my message? My name is Waverly, and I''m President Wright''s fiancee!" The receptionist reckoned that she did not seem like the usual crop of women who came over to pursue Mr. Johnson. Instead, she sounded like one who was here for some work matters. Then, the receptionist picked up the phone on the table and said, "Miss Stewart, there''s a Miss Castle here. She wanted to meet Mr. Johnson. She said that she was here on behalf of a group. There''s no appointment though..." On the other side of the phone, the secretary was skimming through the records. As she raised her head, she saw Wyatt returning from his meeting alongside his secretary. Immediately, she approached him and said, "Mr. President, there''s a certain Miss Castle waiting downstairs. She wanted to see you..." Mr. Johnson was not in the mood. Before the secretary finished her words, he shouted furiously, "Is this your first day at work?" "Alright, got it." Terrified, she was at a loss for words. The secretary turned around and left in anguish. She then ryed the message to the receptionist. After hanging up the call, there was a noticeable change about the receptionist''s attitude. As Waverly walked towards her, she turned frigid and said,Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org. "I''m sorry, Miss. We can''t let you in if there''s no appointment!" "Say what? Mr. Johnson is here, isn''t he? He''s working today, isn''t he? How can I meet him?" Waverly kept bbering. Eventually, she was pushed out of the office. The staff members ignored her. What else could she do now that she was unable to meet Wyatt. She had taken a leave from work to meet him. If she couldn''t meet Wyatt, would Franklin''spany go bust? Would he go to jail? Waverly was agitated as Franklin''s phone conversation came to her mind. It never urred to her that even though the Wright High Group had been portraying itself as an establishedpany, the reality was that thepany had been losing money. Thepany was also heavily indebted. Franklin had the audacity to giarize others'' design. This was daylight robbery indeed! Chapter 738 Chapter 738 Waverly personally felt that her actions were shameful. Nheless, thinking that he had to carry the burden of the entire group on his own, it was understandable for him to choose the wrong path while being pressured. After all, there was still a chance to revive thepany if he gambled on it. If he did not take any action, the Wright High Group might not even exist anymore. Watching the crowde and go in front of her eyes, Waverly was bing exceedingly anxious. After all, she went there on her own, and she felt bad for disturbing them when they were preupied. Gradually, she retreated to the chairs by the side. Seeing that there was a long line of people waiting, she sat down and intended to find out more when they were less busy. The whole afternoon, Waverly spent her time sitting in the lobby, watching the crowde and go. Meanwhile, the receptionist was on the phone all the time, so she couldn''t even find the right timing to talk to them. She felt extremely dejected. After walking around in circle twice, she realized that there was no point in doing so. However, there were security guards along the hallway, so it was impossible for her to intrude forcefully. Moreover, she was unfamiliar with the environment there. Fortunately, after making a few rounds, she managed to gather some information. One thing that Waverly could be certain of was that Mr. Johnson was in the office that day. As long as he was in the building, he would definitely need to leave at some point! Even if she did not get to see him, she would be able to wait until he left, in hope of meeting him! After some consideration, Waverly made up her mind. For a person like Mr. Johnson, his schedule would be roughly simr to Franklin''s. His schedule would be fully packed, and it would be a blessing if she could have the chance to wait for him at all! She had to grasp the opportunity! Franklin had very high self-esteem. If he found out that she came to seek help, he would be unhappy about it. However, Waverly came on her own instead of needing Franklin to approach Mr. Johnson personally, so it wouldn''t be damaging to his reputation. If there was an opportunity to solve the matter amicably, this could help him out. Waverly observed the surroundings from the corner of her eyes. Meanwhile, she was also plotting something secretly. Thereafter, something came to her mind. She took a notebook out of her bag that she brought with her everywhere, and did some research online. "It turns out that Mr. Johnson is also one of the Four Great Masters of Casterwich City... Huh! Why is there no photos that show his front-profile?" Waverly murmured to herself. She basically looked through all the news online, but there was only very little information avable regarding Mr. Johnson. Except for the introduction about the Sky Sess Group''s technology and other big projects of thepany, it was almost impossible to find Mr. Johnson''s name anywhere else, let alone his photos. After looking it up for a long time, Waverly was still confused: "He is definitely one of a kind!" No wonder he could push Franklin to such an extent! "Who''s this person that showed half of his face? Oh my, it is too tiny, I can''t see it clearly!" Waverly continued to mumble on her own. She rubbed her eyes, and Waverly was in dismay. For such a prominent figure, why wasn''t there any high publicity interview? There should have been a big cover photo of his face! There was not even a trace of how he looks or his age! How was she going to track him down? "Ah..." Waverly let out a heavy sigh and nced around. Should she ess the data storage center to take a look? Panic-stricken, she instinctively felt the urge to do so. However, when she saw the crowd around her and the wirelesswork symbol on herputer, she couldn''t help but wondered, It was too risky to do it in such a ce and with the inte speed that they had! She could get caught! "Ah!" Once again, she heaved a heavy sigh. "How can I find him and convince him to spare an opportunity for me to speak?" While she was contemting the possible solutions, Waverly subconsciously raised her eyes and realized that the crowd around her had be a lot less. That was when she realized that it was already almost five o''clock! No wonder! It was time to get off work! It should already be way past the time they allowed business visitors. Did that also mean that he will being out soon? With a surge of excitement, Waverly immediately kept her notebook and had a quick nce at the clock. Then, she dashed to the restroom. She had to prepare in advance! As expected, not long after she returned to her seat, she heard the clear sound of the bell ringing. She stuck her head out and observed the area. She noticed that all exit paths would eventually lead to the lobby. Hence, she chose a higher spot where she could have a better view. When she saw the staffs exiting, they had their ess cards in their e hands or hanging around their necks. Upon passing the checkpoint, they were required to either scan their cards or their thumbprints. After a short observation, Waverly was searching for her target. Those who were fooling around definitely did not look like him, and those with thenyards most probably wouldn''t be him either! Watching the crowd leaving gradually, Waverly''s neck was getting increasingly stiff whereas her eyes were extremely sore. At around six o''clock, the people in the lobby finally began to dwindle. Thus, Waverly finally had the chance to blink her eyes. She was extremely exhausted and was about to pass out. She rubbed her stomach and blurted out, "I did not even move around much, but it turns out to be more exhausting than being at work for an entire day..." "Ah, I''ve been waiting for almost an entire day. Be patient! This is not over yet, and victory is within reach! I can''t give up now!" She thought to herself. As she muttered in her heart, she braced herself and paced back and forth to rx her stiff legs. However, her sight was still fixated at the direction of the pathway from the elevator. After a while, another man in a suit and leather shoes walked out. The man was well dressed, looked fairly young, and had a pretty slim figure. Besides having the signs of slight hair loss, he was quite good-looking. From a distance, Waverly saw the janitor greeting him very respectfully, so she immediately rushed over. "Excuse me, are you Mr. Johnson?" While she gazed up, a faint brightness was reflected into her eyes. Then, Waverly noticed that he was wearing a very ordinary watch on his wrist. In an instant, she knew that she had gotten the wrong person! She was not a judgemental person, but as the saying went, clothes maketh the man. Disregarding how frugal one was, in a business setting, it was all these small details that determined if one was sessful or not! Reel.n Being a prominent figure in Casterwich City, even if he had a bad taste, it was not possible for him to wear a cheap watch to work, or even to meet his clients. Well, unless if ke did not intend on getting any business deals! She had seen number of individuals who would still purchase high-quality-knockoff watches despite drowning in debt themselves. They could not afford the genuine items, and the so-called knockoff items actually did not worth their prices at all. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org In the business field, appearance and respect were the most important aspects! She could even easily determine that the man in front of her did not hold a very high position. At the very least, he was not in a position where he would be dealing with important clients. Just as she was about to apologize, the man said: "No, I''m not!" Then, he nced at her and walked past her with huge steps. Waverly felt a gush of disdain and resentment from him. What kind of look was that? Judging from his attitude, he wouldn''t go far. A sudden idea came to her, and she immediately rushed towards the janitor: "Hi, can I ask you something?" After talking to the janitor, Waverly sincerely thanked her and left. Waverly scolded herself in her heart uncontrobly. Why didn''t she think of thatPublished by N?v''elD/rama.Org. earlier? It turned out that Mr. Johnson was a very young and charming man! Was he the cold and aloof type of man? Was he simr to her brother? Chapter 739 Chapter 739 ? In her mind, Waverly summed up a few key points from what the janitor said. What came to her mind was her brother''s manly and charming image, and thements concerning him that were circting in the public! Every single one of them matched perfectly! "Then, let''s do it ording to my brother''s standards! Height at around 5 feet 9 inches, extraordinary appearance, charming..." While she was muttering, she heard a subtle ring from the elevator. Waverly turned over and saw a manly and charming guy approaching from the corner. He had a model- like figure and was wearing an exquisite ck suit. With his steady steps, the man exuded confidence. Most importantly, Waverly noticed his car keys... and they belonged to a Maybach! Waverly was in her own thoughts for a split second and Lexx had already walked past her. Upon reflex, she moved her legs and eximed, "Are you Mr. Johnson?" Waverly walked up to him hurriedly and stopped him," Are you Wyatt?" After a short pause, Lexx examined her from head to toe and asked, "Why are you looking for our president?" Wasn''t he the president? At that instant, Waverly felt as if her enthusiasm was dampened. She frowned in confusion. How could he not be Wyatt? At the same time, she also examined him from head to toe. Maybach car key, an exquisite suit, and a Patek Philippe watch? Was this something that an ordinary management personnel could afford? Judging from the unfazed expression on his face, he did not look like he was lying. Waverly pouted and made way for him. "I''m sorry..." She was akin to a deted ball, and her shoulders dropped in disappointment. Seeing the devastated look on her face, Lexx couldn''t help but threw her a second nce. "You can convey the message to me! I am Lexx, the president''s assistant. I can make a decision for some general matters!" Immediately, Waverly turned back to him, and her eyes sparkled. It was not a general matter, but she was sure that he could either ry the message or even bring her to Wyatt. She had a quick thought about it, and blurted out, "I am pregnant with his child!" It happened so hurriedly that Waverly was shouting while saying it. The very next second, it was Lexx''s turn to exim in surprise, "Huh?" Judging her from head to toe again, he noticed she was indeed a beauty. However, she looked like a total stranger to him. Lexx couldn''t help but smirked. "Haha..." She was pregnant with the president''s child, but she couldn''t even recognize him. Also, she was pregnant, but she was still wearing high heels. Her excuse was full of loopholes! At the sound of his mockingugher, Waverly suddenly came to a realization, and her face waspletely red. She fiddled with her fingers and said, "I''m telling the truth! That day... I was drunk. Anyway, it was him in the hotel! He even left me a name card, but I... I lost it!" Recalling all the romance novels that she had read, Waverly forcefully came up with an excuse for herself. At that moment, Lexx didn''t even know if he shouldugh or cry at what she said. "I am really bearing Wyatt''s baby!" On the other side, Wyatt walked out of the elevator while replying to a text message, and that was what he heard. He looked up and saw a shy little girl with red lips pestering Lexx. She looked so anxious, like she was a kid feeling a bald-faced lie. "Can you bring me to him? I don''t need him to be responsible for it, but I think... I should tell him, he has the right to know!" Waverly, who had never lied, was filled with guilt and was extremely fearful when she was making up her excuse. Lexx was just about to speak as he turned to the side. Then, he saw Wyatt gradually approaching. His cold gazended on Waverly. Suddenly, he grinned as he was about to speak. He paused and anticipated the drama that was about to unfold. Waverly looked at him eagerly as if she had managed to hold onto herst lifeline. Out of a sudden, she heard a cold voice. "Are you looking for Mr. Johnson? Who are you?" Noticing the grim and charming man, Waverly uncontrobly let out a sigh. The Sky Sess Group was definitely a ce with outstanding individuals! There were plenty of charming and talented people, one after another!N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. All of sudden, Waverly recalled her challenging task. After taking a final nce at the neer''s eye-catching appearance, she regained herposure and acted all pitiful while she said, "My name is Waverly. Who are you?" He was also well dressed in suit and leather shoes, with a watch embellished with diamonds. He definitely stood out from the crowd, and his presence exerted an aura that would make people around him nervous. Did she say Waverly? Why couldn''t he recall such a woman? Judging from her red cheeks, her drifting gaze, and the asional biting of her lower lips, she was definitely an innocent girl and a bad liar! After a quick gaze around, Wyatt smirked and said, "Aren''t you pregnant with my baby? How can you not know me?" How did she even get pregnant? In an instant, Waverly felt like she was being pped in the face as her head buzzed. She pointed at him with her trembling finger. She was stunned, and her mouth curled into an "0" shape. For a while, she wasn''t able to say anything. Was he Wyatt? Before she could gather her thoughts, Wyatt and Lexx were already striding towards the main entrance. As soon as they walked out of the door, Lexx couldn''t hold back hisughter anymore and burst outughing. "Haha..." Where did such a foolish womane from? She went there without even knowing her ce! It was the most amusing show that he had ever seen! Wyatt rolled his eyes at him and asked, "Is it that funny?" Lexx immediately stopped hisughter and waved his hand before he said, "No, no! I''ll go get the car!" Watching him leave, Wyatt couldn''t help but smiled subtly. Just as Waverly managed to catch up, she saw a tall figure bending over and entering the Maybach... "Ah..." As she jogged after the car, Waverly grumbled in frustration. "Ugh, I''m so useless! I just let a huge opportunity slip away! What an idiot!" She lifted her hand and hit herself on the head. Suddenly, something came to her mind, so she quickly hailed a taxi and went after the car. She followed him all the way to the hotel and saw him entering a private room. It seemed like he had a dinner appointment. Upon confirming the ce, she chose a spot in the restaurant on the first floor and ordered some dishes to meet the minimum spending requirement. She waited for him while having her dinner. After filling her stomach, she still did not see anyone arriving. She just couldn''t sit still anymore, so she paid the bill and went upstairs towards the front of the private room. She made a few rounds and made sure that he was still inside. Then she found a spot near the window in the corridor that wouldn''t block the way and stood there. As soon as Wyatt walked out of the private room, a restless figure staggered out behind him and almost bumped into him. That person staggered backwards, putting some distance between them. Wyatt stared at her, and he couldn''t help but was bewildered. Was it her? Why did she follow him all the way there? Chapter 740 Chapter 740 ? After gaining herposure, Waverly blushed under his gaze and slightly fiddled her hands. As soon as she was about to speak, Wyatt turned and strode away. "Hey, hmm..." She took a short pause before she ran over to chase after him: "Can you... spare me two minutes?" "Could you just let me have a few words?" Running, she circled around him. Waverly attempted to reach out her hands but she dared not even touch his sleeves. Her brother had a simr habit, and he didn''t like physical contact with strangers, not even someone touching his shirt. He would want to get rid of it as he would think that it''s filthy. There was once where she witnessed her brother pushing off an extremely gorgeous woman. She was afraid to make a mistake that might offend him. Hence, while chasing after him, Waverly adhered strictly to one principle... she would only speak, but would never have any physical contact. "Mr. Johnson, please consider the fact that I have waited for so long..." She chased after him anxiously. Waverly''s breathing was inconsistent, and it was obvious that she was wobbling. He was not bothered at all. Not to mention that he wasn''t talking to her, he wouldn''t even nce at her. At that very instant, Waverly was agitated. She stood there and eximed: "Wyatt!" She was talking to him, so couldn''t he show her a bit of respect? Upon hearing the earth-shattering shriek, the waiter who was passing by instinctively stopped and looked at both of them before leaving hurriedly. Right after she was done with it, Waverly pursed her lips, and she felt like a deted balloon at that very instant. She was blushing profusely. She was done! Why was she being so aggressive? She took a step forward and spoke once again. That time, her voice was so soft to the point of being almost inaudible," Erm..." "I''m sorry!" As soon as she spoke, she heard a deep voice responding to her. "You have already said more than a few words!" "Huh?" Waverly was bewildered. Wyatt had already proceeded to walk forward. What did he mean? Was he actually listening to what she said? With an instant reflex, Waverly once again ran forward, "Mr. Johnson!" That time, her effort was not in vain. As soon as she started speaking, Wyatt stopped and turned around. Waverly was astounded, and her mind immediately went nk. Before she could even gather her thoughts, a gloomy voice uttered, "Are you going in with me?" "Huh?" Dumbfounded again, Waverly raised her gaze and saw the sign of the male washroom. She instantly waved her hand, turned away, and dashed backwards. "Ah, no, no..." Upon seeing her petrified reaction, Wyatt who was previously emotionless couldn''t help but chuckled.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. "Haha..." It was actually so easy to get rid of her! Turning his body sideways, he went into the restroom. On the other end, Waverly who had run a long way suddenly came to a halt. She rubbed her face in embarrassment. She had never done such an outrageous thing in her life! Waverly was extremely embarrassed and couldn''t take it anymore. She made up her mind to just give up. However, just when she took her first step, she saw a proud face, and she suddenly felt her legs getting heavy. Franklin was brimming with aspirations! He hadn''t even had the chance to realize his ambition, and he was already hindered by these continuous obstacles! Waverly thought quickly and she stopped. Yes,pared to those, it didn''t matter if she needed to be humiliated. In the event that the matter was not solved amicably, he might be extremely dejected! Judging from his ambitious and arrogant character, he might beant by it, and how long would he take to regain his confidence after? Gritting her teeth, Waverly subconsciously muttered, "I have to look at the bigger picture and not lose any opportunity! It''s not like I''ll lose a limb or something..." Whilst giving herself a pep talk, she forcefully stopped herself from running away. As she turned around, she took two steps forward. Looking at the distance, she couldn''t help but blushed again. "Let''s move forward a little bit more! The closer I get, the more chance I get to speak!" She thought to herself. Hence, taking one step after another, Waverly forced herself towards the male washroom. Upon hearing the footsteps, she subconsciously turned her body sideways and took a nce. An unfamiliar man came out. He was startled by her. He leaned back but nced at her before striding away. Not long after, another man came out, and the same scenario repeated. That time, it was a young man with sleek hair and a pale face. He even whistled at her. When he walked past her, he even gave her a flirtatious look! The scenario urred repeatedly. One after another, startled gazes were being thrown at Waverly and her face was getting redder each time. Two other men came out, and they outrightly teased and flirted with her. "Hey girl, are you so desperately trying to getid bying to the male washroom?" "Haha, how desperate are you? You don''t look the type!" Waverly''s face turned pale and she rolled her eyes. She shifted from one end of the hallway to the other and deviated her gaze to the corner. Another burst ofughter emerged behind her. "Haha, are you shy? What a lovely little girl!" "Stop teasing her. Let''s go! She might havee with her parents, so don''t cause any trouble!" While speaking, the two men had already strode away. Waverly''s face was burning hot. Noticing that she was left alone then, she turned around and ran towards the other end. After all, she was facing directly at the male washroom, so it would have been extremely embarrassing if she happened to see something which she wasn''t supposed to see. Returning to her original position, Waverlyy her back against the wall, took a deep breath, and patted her chest which was beating profusely At that time, she heard et another subtle sound of water running. After the several disappointments she encountered, she could no longer tell the number of people who were walking out from the footsteps. Hence, that time, she didn''t even flinch. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org There was a person at the door. As soon as he walked out, Wyatt was also startled: Was it her again? Why did shee back? The shadow of the person stopped moving, and Waverlyzily nced towards it from the corner of her eyes. She immediately noticed her target and straightened her body. Her dark eyes were gleaming. Looking away from her, Wyatt walked past her again. Waverly kept on chasing after him. That time, Waverly gathered her courage and said, "Mr. Johnson, my name is Waverly. I am Franklin''s fiancee. Regarding the issue about the Wright High Group''s cell phone chipset, can you please give us a chance?" Wyatt stopped. Immediately, Waverly approached him and said:" Everything can be discussed, so can we settle this privately?" She hoped that he wouldn''t resort to legal means. If this was being brought to court, the Wright High Group would be doomed! Looking up, Wyatt narrowed his eyes, and he fixated his gaze on her. So, did she go all the way there for a man? Or, was he just sending her there so that he would take pity on her? Did he send an innocent, harmless little girl to talk to him? Chapter 741 Chapter 741 ? Was she Franklin''s woman? Just a few years ago, the Wright High Group was a trending prominent and reputable brand. Their electrical appliances were leading in the industry, especially the Keep. O cell phone. Everyone had one and its sales and reputation skyrocketed. In the span of just a few years, due to the rapid advancement of technology and the inte, the new systems started recing the old ones, and only then, Keep. O started vanishing from the market. At that point, it was almost being totally eliminated except for in the markets that were aimed at the senior consumers, and the medium-lower end consumers. However, the other aspects of the Wright High Group should be still doing fine! It was also during the end ofst year when the Wright High Group suddenlyunched a new improved model named KOD, Keep.O (Double), also known as Keep. 02. It was well-received by the medium-lower end market as it was sophisticated, functional, and affordable. It especially gained its poprity among students and people with limited budget. Their market was hit hard once! Thinking that there might be some new breakthrough, new selling point, the R&D department bought a few forparison. Things were peaceful before they did it, but once theypared them, all of them were dumbfounded. The circuit board used by the cell phone was aplete duplicate from an old model of the Sky Sess Group. However, on the chip, they had made some modifications with the help of advanced technology and improved precision, and directly imnted it into their cell phone. Even the operating system was directly overwritten and amended using theirs. It meant that the internal agreements must have also been encrypted or stolen from theirpany. Due to the fact that their products wereunched earlier, the circuit boards werebeled with the production date. Moreover, even though thepany did not register for a patent, that form of imitation, and theft of a privatepany''s confidential information which inflicted serious damage to thepany, had already constituted a crime. Therefore, they were already on the move to gather more evidence, and awsuit was underway! Once they managed to win thewsuit, the Wright High Group would not only have topensate them for their economic andbor losses, but all products that were produced using the circuit board would have to be withdrawn from the market as well! Even if they managed to produce a new product as a substitution then, it wouldn''t be able toplete all the tests in such a short period of time! The market trends were fleeting. It would be out of the question to have it dyed! Staring at her grimly for a short while, Wyatt didn''t utter a word. Taking a step forward, Waverly continued to persuade him earnestly, "Mr. Johnson, look. The Wright High Group is just a tinypany in which a bigpany like the Sky Sess Group would not even be bothered with. To be frank, whether it exists or not will not have any impact on the Sky Sess Group! Moreover, the Wright High Group... is only utilizing something that yourpany has left behind. That''s to say, those are the things that the Sky Sess Group didn''t want! Putting aside if the Wright High Group was using it or not, would something that was eliminated by the Sky Sess Group be put into use? I am sure that you won''t, am I right? Since it had been eliminated, it also meant that the Sky Sess Group already had a more sophisticated and better product! If that is the case, Mr. Johnson, why don''t you sell it to the Wright High Group? I believe Franklin... President Wright will be more than happy to purchase it! In terms of the price, it can definitely be negotiated!" After shifting her tone, Waverly tried to convince him again and said: "Mr. Johnson, if the Wright High Group tumbles, what you would get back is merely trash; however, if you can give the Wright High Group an opportunity, the trash would be transformed into an asset. I believe that as long as the Wright High Group still exists, the Sky Sess Group will be able to gain something from it. Wouldn''t that be great? Even if the benefits might be insignificant, it is still something of value, isn''t it? Thepany wouldn''t be able to run away from this. I also believe for someone like Mr. Johnson, you wouldn''t be worried that the Wright High Group will go back on their words on such a small matter. As long as you are willing to give us a chance, we will definitely repay your kindness no matter how much it costs. At the very least, you have my words that as long as I am alive, I will always be indebted to you! As long as I can work, even if I have to beg, I will use it to repay you! Mr. Johnson, please have some mercy and give us the chance to survive! I believe that a big group like the Sky Sess Group, and Mr. Johnson who is such a prominent figure, will not bother suppressing people who are as insignificant as us. You have so much to gain by forgiving us, and will definitely be blessed. Wouldn''t this be killing two birds with one stone?" "Haha..." Wyatt sneered and couldn''t help but looked at her in a new light as he uttered:"You are quite smart!" This was much betterpared to the coward in hiding! She was a righteous person! With just a few words, she managed to tter him, which made him feel bad for continuing to oppress them even if he wanted to. Her words were clear, with logic and reason. Notwithstanding the fact that the Wright High Group had literally "stolen" hispany''s design, she managed to twist the situation so tantly when in fact, she was the one who was asking for a favor. However, she did not make herself sound petty, and her words were evenforting to his ears! He would be the bad guy causing people''s misery intentionally if he was to refuse her. "Mr. Johnson, I am very much ttered! Does that mean that you are willing to give us a chance?" Gazing eagerly, Waverly''s eyes were filled with anticipation. Her pair of bright, innocent eyes were so clear that it would touch people''s hearts. Without realizing, Wyatt was lost in his thoughts! He didn''t expect for ady who would blush even when approached by a guy would have such a daring and courageous spirit! It was rare even for an ordinary man to make such a promise! Out of a sudden, Wyatt noticed that thedy in front of him was definitely not someone ordinary. She was just a little wet behind the ears! With the right training, she would definitely shine! Wyatt smiled subtly and said, "Even if it''s trash, as long as I don''t throw it away, it''s still mine!" In other words, their actions had vited his rights! "I could sell it to anyone, so why should I sell it to a "thief" with questionable traits? Don''t you think it would be even more beneficial for me to seek for a im first, then sell it offter to someone else? It would not be just killing two birds with one stone, but I could also double my profits." Wyatt gazed at her with a smirk on his face and said: "Thank you, Ms. Castle for providing me with an ultimate solution to deal with this trash! It really helped in saving a lot of my brain cells!" By the time he finished talking, Wyatt had already walked past her! Her brain was buzzing, and Waverly was dumbfounded. What? How did it end up like that? Even though she was the one who approached him on her own, his action of finding a solution from her idea was such an ungracious move! She was feeling dizzy and pursed her lips. Waverly was dejected. Why didn''t it go as nned? When she turned around, the hallway was already empty. After the dinner, after a few quick words with Lexx, both of them parted ways. While Wyatt was about to get into his car, a slender figure emerged behind his car. Was it her again? "What''s wrong? Are you leeching on to me?" Waverly gazed at him pitifully and fiddled with her bag unconsciously. "Erm... can we discuss it further? How can you be so ruthless?" Thest sentence was almost a whisper. It was practically inaudible, but Wyatt could still hear it clearly. Was sheining, or did she have a problem with him?N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. She looked as if she had been wronged, but was forced to hold her frustration in. She was just like a timid but enraged little animal. She was so cute! Looking at her, Wyatt didn''t say a word. She was obviously in the wrong, but Waverly was being very persistent! Chapter 742 Chapter 742 ? However, subconsciously, she felt like she still had to fight for it. Moreover, she had already spent a whole day on it. Giving up halfway was too much of a loss! With a thick skin, she hesitated before she took another step forward and said, "Mr. Johnson, please give us a chance! This time, it''s our fault. I am sincerely apologizing to you now. I''m sorry! Please ept my apology! Give us a chance to correct our wrongdoings!" Upon saying that, she bowed deeply and then continued, "As the saying goes, acknowledging one''s mistake is a great virtue. You are such a prominent figure. A single word from you can shake the foundations of Casterwich City. This matter might not be evenparable to one of your meals, but it is a matter of life and death to us. From a brand''s establishment and for apany to reach this stage, it involved sacrifices of so many individuals. I beg for your consideration of those sacrifices, and please give the Wright High Group another chance. If you are concerned about the loss, I can guarantee that as long as you let this slide, you will bepensated more handsomelypared to you resorting to any other methods!" Once again, Wyatt was impressed by her. She might look slender and weak, but when ites to business, she had her way! All her words were on point! Wyatt examined her again in admiration while subconsciously twisting the ck titanium steel ring on his pinky finger. A glint of interest appeared and faded in his eyes. He had been convinced, but Wyatt insisted staying quiet. Instead, he walked around her and towards the door on the other side. What did that mean? Was it still not working? He was such a difficult person! Heaving a sigh, Waverly chased after him again and said, "Mr. Johnson..." In a hurry, Waverly lifted her hands and pressed on the car door with a deep frown. She immediately turned around, leaning her back towards the car, and asked, "What on earth do you want us to do in order to let us go?" Did he really want to see the Wright High Group crushed? Waverly''s face was full of determination and her eyes were filled with persistence," I won''t leave if I don''t get an answer!" Seeing her blocking the car door, acting like a rascal, and her determined expression that wouldn''t give up, the smile in Wyatt''s eyes deepened. He was not afraid of being threatened! Gazing at her from head to toe, Wyatt raised his hands and pressed them against the door of the car. Then, he leaned forward and said, "Could it be possible that you really wanted to have my baby?" ncing at her with a vicious look, Wyatt intentionally leaned closer towards her and teased, "It seems like you have a good figure!" At the same time, a warm palm was ced on her slender waist. The very next moment, Waverly screamed. Then, she pushed him away, escaped from his arms, and ced her arms in front of her chest. Her face was so red that it looked like it was going to bleed. "Ras... rascal!" Waverly stomped her feet furiously as she instinctively maintained a distance from him.This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org. Turning around, Wyatt put one of his hands in his pocket. His tone turned grim, "If you keep following me, I will treat it as a sincere invitation! I''ve always heard that forbidden fruit is always sweeter. Well, I wouldn''t mind..." As he muttered, Wyatt leaned forward slightly without moving his feet. However, Waverly immediately turned around and dashed away swiftly. Waverly shouted, "Ah! Rascal!" Wyatt couldn''t help but burst outughing, "Haha..." She was really an innocent woman! It was so easy to get rid of her! He turned around, got in the car, and started the engine. Then, he couldn''t help but whistled. Somehow, he was in a good mood... The string of events and the ease of her rtionship with Trevor made Victoria understand the man before her differently then. Gradually, she started building her expectations towards her marriage again. For a few consecutive days, whenever she was free, she would be in the kitchen learning to make dumplings. Since Shirley was there, Victoria didn''t have to be worried about the food going to waste as she could feed them to Shirley Set Finally, she discovered that the frozen dumpling skin should be dampened with water so that it wouldn''t end up soggy. Doing it that way, it would not end up like a pot of porridge, and she might actually be able to get a perfect dumpling. Even though it still looked a little unpleasant, she did get a sense of aplishment! Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org On that day, Victoria left thepany an hour earlier. On her way home, she stopped by the supermarket to pick up some meat and some flour, ready to take on another experiment and keep some to show off a little. She looked forward to going home. When Victoria got out of the car, she saw a familiar ck car already parked in the parking space. Confused, she even raised her eyebrows and wondered, Huh, why did hee home so early that day? Holding the bag in her hand, she sighed. It seemed that her n was going to fail! As she walked to the door, she heard the footsteps of someone running hastily. She pulled over a servant and asked, "What''s going on?" "Madam Victoria, Shirley is ill. Master Trevor is losing his temper! I am in a hurry to send over a broom!" The servant replied. Victoria wondered, "Is Shirley ill? What''s going on?" After a pause, Victoria dashed to the back of the house. As soon as she approached, Trevor eximed furiously, "Am I treating you all nicely for nothing? Can''t you even take good care of a dog? What on earth is going on?" "Master Trevor, please calm down! It''s a minor sodium intoxication. Perhaps it''s because she consumed too much salt, and that''s why she''s shedding. Fortunately, it was discovered early. I have already given it emergency treatment!" The servant replied. Petting the dog on the ground, Trevor''s cold gaze looked over again and asked, "Weren''t you in charge of the dog''s diet all the time?" The servant was an expert breeder in rearing dogs, which made Trevor hire him at a high price. All those years, he took care of Shirley without any problem, so how could it end up consuming too much salt? Trevor soon realized something as he thought about it and started looking around while eximing, "Who did this? Did someone feed Shirley? Surrender yourself!" How did someone dare to feed his dog without his permission? At the same time, Trevor was confused and thought to himself. Shirley was very pampered and arrogantelt wouldn''t have epted food from individuals other than himself and the breeder. How was it possible for it to consume food from others? It even ate so much of it that it got sodium intoxication. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org When the servants saw it, they quickly waved their hands one after another and rified, "It wasn''t me!" "I didn''t do it!" In an instant, Victoria''s face turned pale, and she thought, "Could it possibly be my dumplings?" Suddenly, she recalled that time when she cooked some dumplings which ended up as a big chunk, and she realized that it was too salty. She didn''t eat it, but she fed it to the dog instead. However, she added a whole pot of dumpling soup! Was it sodium intoxication? Looking at the Tibetan mastiff from a distance, the once beautiful and neat snowy fur had now be dark and dull. Not to mention that it had bald spots all over, and the floor was also covered with shed fur. The dog started to look like a stray then. "Who? Who did this?" Trever questioned. His beloved dog had ended up like that, and he even needed to investigate it personally. As soon as Trevor finished speaking furiously, he suddenly heard a loud thud. Turning around, Trevor saw Victoria who was standing behind the servants. The bag on her hand dropped on the floor. Just when their eyes met, she lowered her head with guilt, and it looked like she was... Content belongs to apologizing! Was it because of her? Was she the one who fed Shirley food? No wonder the dog will eat it! Trevor thought to himself. In disbelief, Trevor''s eyes widened. He turned around and looked at Shirley. The dog that was on the verge of dying suddenly raised its head, and there was even brightness in its eyes... Chapter 743 Chapter 743 Judging from the dog''s reaction, it wouldn''t be the first time! After ncing at her speechlessly, Trevor''s anger somehow faded on its own. He then waved his hand and said, "It''s all right. You all can leave now!" Then, he looked at the breeder by the corner and said, "It is almost shedding season, please treat it properly!" "Yes, Master Trevor!" The breeder replied. Thereafter, the servants left, and the breeder went into the cage and brought the snow mastiff to the house. Slowly approaching Victoria, Trevor bent over and picked up the bag on the floor. Then, he noticed that there were some snacks, minced meat, and dumpling skins in it. Knowing that the snowy mastiff was his treasure, Victoria never thought that would happen. She fiddled her hands and lowered her head, almost burying her head in the ground while apologizing, "I''m sorry, I... I didn''t do it on purpose! I didn''t know..." "I really didn''t mean to do it!" She really had no idea that a dog would fall ill by consuming too much salt! She was thinking about not wasting the food whilst getting closer to the dog at the same time. That was the reason she fed the dumplings to the dog. After all, she thought that it would be safe for a dog since the minced meat was fresh and she prepared it herself without any additives! She thought she would have killed two birds with one stone, but she didn''t think... Seeing her dejected face, Trevor raised his hand and caressed the back of her head before he said, "I know! It''s all right. It''s shedding season during spring and summer anyway! It''s just a little earlier! Next time, if you want to feed Shirley, just get something from the breeder! He custom-prepared the dog food. Not only it will make the dog smarter, but it will also be good for their fur!" Trevor tried to calm her down. With a teasing smile, Trevor pinched her face again in an attempt to ease the atmosphere and said, "Don''t turn my beautiful snow mastiff into a silly stray from the streets!" Seeing that he wasn''t mad at her, Victoria gathered her courage and wrapped her hands around his waist. Then, she apologized," Sorry, I promise I wouldn''t simply feed Shirley anymore! Whatever you treasure, I will treasure it as well!" Even if she didn''t like it, it was impossible that she would vent her anger on an innocent dog! "Well! I don''t me you! Shirley was a gift to you anyway!" No matter how precious it was, it wouldn''t beparable to Victoria. Trevor stroked her hair and said, "Let''s go in!" While taking her back to her room, Trevorforted her again and then said, "I have an important event in the evening and I will have to go out! Don''t think too much, and rest early!" Before heading out, Trevor kissed her on the forehead gently. On that day, due to that particr incident, Victoria felt both guilty and touched at the same time. After Trevor left, she went to talk to the breeder again and went to look at the dog. She even personally cleaned the doghouse. Regardless of whether the dog understood or not, she was muttered something to it apologetically. At night, when Trevor came home, it was already close to 12 o''clock. When he returned to the room, the dim night light was still on. Victoria had fallen asleep. There was a cup of milk on the bedside table, and there was a piece of paper underneath the mug with very graceful handwriting on it. "Hubby, remember to drink the milk before you go to sleep to warm up your tummy... I''m sleepy. I won''t wait for you. Good night!" It said. He could imagine how she had written that while yawning. Seeing her all curled up in bed, Trevor''s gaze turned gentle. He turned off the mug warmer and took the mug of warmed milk. He thought to himself, "It''s not too warm or too cold. It''s just right!" Once again, he took a big gulp and it warmed his body and heart. Even the smell of the milk which he hated usually seemed to beforting and nice, and he had started getting used to it. Looking at the mug, he slowly walked out of the door. He went downstairs and rinsed the mug. He was feeling a little hungry. However, it was the middle of the night and he waszy to wake his servants up. Just when he was looking through the fridge, he heard a gentle voice asking, "Master Trevor, what are you looking for?" "Aunt McGowan, aren''t you asleep yet? I am a little hungry..." Trevor said. He went for a business socializing event in the evening and barely ate for dinner. The ss of warm milk somehow made him hungry. "Master Trevor, please take a seat. I''ll make a bowl of noodles for you!" Putting down the thermos sk, Aunt McGowan swiftly made him a bowl of tomato and egg noodles. "It''s bad for digestion to consume meat right before bed. You''ll have to make do with it!" Aunt McGowan said.C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org "Thank you, Aunt McGowan!" After taking over the bowl, Trevor wolfed it down satisfactorily, especially when he saw the tomato eggs. It reminded him of Victoria, which improved his appetite. She could be considered his nanny as well, as she took care of him since he was small. After pouring him a ss of water, she noticed that he was almost done eating, so Aunt McGowan said, "Master Trevor, please don''t me Madam Victoria for today''s incident!" Trever stopped eating, looked up, and asked, "Aunt McGowan, did you know about it?" "Madam Victoria is a nice person! She treats us well and doesn''t treat us differently. She must have zel intended to be a virtuous wife to please you, and that''s why she spent the past few days learning how to cook dumplings in the kitchen whenever she was free. She''s always kept herself busy for long time in there! After all, Madam Victoria was from a wealthy family, so it''s inevitable that she''s not very good at this kind of task! However, she''s willing to learn for you. This is precious and rare indeed, and it''s the thoughts that count! You should know that just a few days ago, after multiple failed attempts, she was so happy that she even jumped up and tripped in the kitchen when she finally had a perfect dumpling!" Taking a deep breath, she continued, "She bought fresh meat every time. I think Madam Victoria was also afraid of wasting it, so when it''s done, she fed it to Shirley. Every time she did it, she gave it a try before. feeding the dog. She even spent a lot of time talking to the dog guess they bondedter on, and she even filled the water for it and Brushed its fur. No one saw thating..." It might have been too salty for the dog. Previously, she recalled hearing her muttering to herself, "I forgot to put salt in it!" "Master Trevor, Madam Victoria isn''t the kind of person who is ill-hearted!" Aunt McGowan told him. She personally felt that she was a very caring and nicedy. Subconsciously, she just wanted the best for the both of them! Thinking back, he recalled seeing dumpling skins in her bag which fell on the ground. Trevor''s heart trembled and he replied, "I understand, I am not ming her. Thank you, Aunt McGowan!" "Good..." Aunt McGowan nodded and smiled. Then, she left with her thermos sk in her hands. Back in the room, Trevor returned to the bed and gently hugged her in his arms after washing up briefly. He lowered his head and kissed her on the forehead again, "Good night..." Ever since she identally came across the news of Lindsay''s stillbirth and seeing her perfectly normal pregnancy report after that Cecilia had some doubts lingering in her head. For a few consecutive days, she observed her secretly and even spent a huge sum for investigation. Once she started investigating, what she found was groundbreaking. Content belongs to That day, when she returned to the Pitcher family house in a daze after taking the materials, she didn''t know what to do. When she entered the house, she heard Sally and Lindsay having a fight. "I''m pregnant with your grandson. Do you want to chase me away? Have you forgotten who bailed you out from the mental hospital? You heartless old woman!" Lindsay screamed. "How dare you scold me? You''re an uncultured, shameless, and evil woman! I''m not sick! You went flirting everywhere and even drugged your parents. You snatched my son and drove his wife away! You''re just after his money! You''re even pregnant before you''re married. You''re a shameless mistress, you are a b*tch..." "A homewrecker like you is not worthy of having a child at all!" Sally shouted back at Lindsay. What was going on? Cecilia wondered. Her ears were buzzing, and Cecilia was bewildered for a short while, not being able to grasp what was happening. Chapter 744 Chapter 744 ? "What? How dare you curse me? If it weren''t for the sake of Jeremy, do you think I would have tolerated you for so long? I''m giving you some leniency but you are crossing the line! You are really oblivious! You are shameless!" "So what if I''m a mistress? At least I''m favored. Unlike you, you''re just a useless abandoned woman! Everyone dislikes you, and no one wants you! When you were younger, your husband dumped you. Now that you''re old, your son abandoned you! You deserve to be psychotic..." Lindsay shouted. Lindsay was furious and hadpletely lost her mind as well! "You..." Sally stuttered. Watching both of them being in the heated argument and the mess they had caused around them, Cecilia immediately dropped the stuff in her hands and ran forward to pull them apart. Then, she shouted, "Enough, Madam York, please stop arguing!" "Sally is an elder. Please show some respect!" "It''s none of your business. You''re the shameless one leeching off of us! Go away!" Lindsay shouted and pushed Cecilia aside. "Why did you push Cecilia? You are such an evil woman!" Sally furiously said. "You are such an old hag!" Lindsay replied. Cecilia staggered. As soon as she regained her footing, she saw the two enraged individuals fighting with each other again. She shouted, "Stop fighting! Can someone please help..." Cecilia couldn''t seem to help and she was extremely anxious. Just when she was about to call Jeremy for help, a sudden loud bang shocked her. She was dumbfounded by the sight of Sally hitting her head at the corner of the sofa, her forehead bleeding profusely. "Madam York!" Cecilia screamed in agony. She immediately dashed forward and pulled Sally over. She dragged Sally as she shouted, "Oh my, it''s bleeding! Madam York, are you okay? She is old, how can you push her?" At that point, Lindsay also stumbled from the bacsh while she pushed her. She was obviously appalled. From the corner of her eyes, she caught a glimpse of the blood on Sally''s face. A chill ran over her body, and she suddenly felt a pang of despair. With a sh of realization, she gritted her teeth and pushed herself against the shelf by the side. Instantly, she felt an excruciating pain in her belly. She wanted to stand up while holding onto the shelf, she was feeling weak on the floor. "Ouch, my belly..." Lindsay shrieked. As soon as she held Sally up, she heard a loud scream behind her. Upon turning over to check, Cecilia saw Lindsay holding her belly, leaning against the corner of the table, obviously in pain. Furthermore, it seemed that she was bleeding profusely from her lower body. Bewildered, she was dumbfounded for a short while. Whilst covering her head, Sally was also shocked. Her face turned pale. She grabbed onto Cecilia''s arm and said in desperation, "It wasn''t me. I didn''t push her. What should I do?" When she came to her senses, Ceciliaforted her, "It''s okay, it''s okay, I''ll call emergency services!" Cecilia couldn''t think straight. She didn''t even dare touch Lindsay. She nervously called emergency services before proceeding to call Jeremy. At that time, the servant was back from the market, so both of them pulled Lindsay up together to the sofa on the side. In the hospital, Lindsay was pushed into the operating theatre while Sally was in the sickroom. Cecilia was busy running back and forth to sign on relevant documents. She was still in a daze. After paying a part of the fees, she saw that the red light was still lit in front of the operating theatre''s door. When Cecilia was about to call Jeremy to talk to him, the servant rushed over and said, "Miss Castle, bad news..." "What''s wrong?" Cecilia worriedly asked. "Please go and have a look. Something''s happened to Madam York!" She immediately hung up the phone and ran to the other end. When she arrived at the door, there were more documents to be signed. "Doctor, what''s the matter? Isn''t it an external injury? Why does she have to undergo surgery?" Cecilia questioned. She looked at the wound on Sally''s forehead. It was just a scratch. Although the wound was a little e deep and was still bleeding, it could be treated with just two stitches at most. It had only been a while, so she shouldn''t have bled too much. "The patient''s bleeding can''t be stopped, and there''s a buildup of toxins in her kidneys, causing major organ failure. She needs to be treated immediately!" The doctor exined. She could not believe what she heard. The room seemed to be spinning. What did that mean? What was going on? At the same time, the light of another operating theatre came on, and there were all kinds of signatures required, as well as a lot of things that she needed to deal with. Hence, she couldn''t take care of Lindsay. Jeremy was out of breath when he arrived at the hospital. Lindsay had already been pushed out of the operating theatre, and he was informed that they had justpleted the induced abortion. His brain seemed to have exploded. He couldn''t grasp what the doctor was saying. In the ward, looking at Lindsay''s pale face, Jeremy was in indescribable agony. On the phone, Cecilia didn''t say much. He merely knew that Lindsay and his mother were in a huge argument, and it had caused that ident. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Subconsciously, he felt that his mother was abnormal due to her mental illness. As he learned that he had lost his child, Jeremy felt extremely guilty and meworthy. On the side of the bed, he held Lindsay''s hand and closed his eyes to stop his tears from falling. "I''m..." "I''m sorry!" he cried. His baby was gone! It was different from the first time, where he felt that the baby was a burden for Alicia and him. At that time, he really wanted to establish a family with this woman lying on the bed, and live happily ever after! He didn''t expect that... Was it a punishment from God? As he spoke, Jeremy''s voice choked. Before he could even finish his sentence, a soft voice came from the bed saying, "Jeremy..." "Linds, are you awake? How are you feeling? Are you not feeling well anywhere?"Jeremy asked with extreme concern. Helping her up, Jeremy couldn''t conceal his nervousness and worry. Growing up, she had mastered the skill of observation. Naturally, Lindsay could tell what was going on from his attitude and gently said, "Erm..." It seemed that while Cecilia was busy calling for the ambnce and Jeremy, her text message to request for the special arrangement with the hospital did go through! It seemed like he had no idea about it! Did he just arrive, or... She fluttered her eyelids and grunted. Tears immediately came running down her cheeks and she said, "Jeremy, I''m sorry. I didn''t protect our baby well! Our baby is gone. It''s all my fault. It''s all my fault..." There was no need to pretend. When she thought about the baby, Lindsay couldn''t stop crying. She unconsciously pressed her hands on her belly. Her body and mind were riddled with wounds. The pain was indescribable! Hugging her, Jeremy felt extremely guilty. He nted a kiss deeply on her ear andforted her, "Don''t say that. It''s not your fault! It''s my fault. I didn''t take good care of you!" He should have kept his mother away from her! Unable to help himself, Jeremy sniffled as well as he continued tofort her, "It''s okay, it''s just an ident. Take care of yourself first! By the way, what happened today? Were the servants and Cecilia not around? How could that be..." Why would his mother go home? Why did she get into a fight again? Was there no one around? Lindsay lowered her head and pretended to be aggrieved. She was guessing that he had not seen Cecilia or that old woman yet. So, Lindsay responded, "Don''t me Aunty. I know that she hasn''t fully recovered yet. She can be harsh withN?velDrama.Org holds ? this. her words sometimes. I was also too emotional during my pregnancy and couldn''t control myself. What happened was that she came to look for Cecilia and there was some pushing and pulling. It was purely an ident. She and Cecilia didn''t push me on purpose. It''s just that they were moving around, and both of them..." She was alone and they bullied her! Once she finished her sentence, Lindsay hurriedly added on, "Don''t me them. Aunty had also injured her forehead by ident, and there were also some wounds..." It was all the batch''s own fault for going against her for no obvious reasons. She had been mooching off them for free, yet she still dared to show her temper. It was just the right time to kill two birds with one stone! As soon as Cecilia walked to the door, she heard everything and tightened her fist in anger. She was extremely furious, and she was ready to explode anytime. Chapter 745 Chapter 745 ? Knowing that his mother liked Cecilia, Jeremy could picture the whole incident. It was likely that his mother went to look for Cecilia, but bumped into Lindsay instead. Both of them got into an argument, in which Cecilia was definitely inclined to side with his mother. Three of them ended up getting physical, and that was how the ident happened. Jeremy frowned. He grumbled in his heart but everyone involved was rted to him. Cecilia was a guest, and it would be bad for him to express his frustration towards her. It seemed like he couldn''t do much but just to ept it now that the incident had already happened. His gaze towards Lindsay was filled with even more guilt and sympathy then. When he was about to say something, the door of the ward was kicked open with a loud "bang". Shocked, Jeremy stood up and turned around. He was enraged. "Cecilia, what are you doing? This is a hospital!" he shouted. She took several big strides forward and said, "Brother-inw, don''t be fooled by this woman!" "Cecilia! Shut up!" Jeremy warned. For the first time ever, Jeremy scolded her in a cold and harsh tone. He stared at her with his wide eyes and thought that she went overboard that time. He said, "Linds needs to rest. Get out!" She could not stand such a disgusting woman, and Cecilia was not going to just be falsely used. She immediately responded angrily, "I will leave once I finish talking!"C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org Subconsciously, she wanted to reach for something, but as her hand flinched, she recalled that the material was in the bag and was left at home. Thereafter, she thought about something else and scrolled through her cell phone and said, "Jeremy, I was out for the whole day today and I didn''t even touch her! When I got home, she was already quarrelling with Madam York. I don''t know whether Madam York pushed her, but one thing I am certain of is that the baby in her belly was already long gone! She lied to you during thest pregnancy checkup!" Lifting her hand, she shoved her cell phone over and said, "Do you see this? Last Saturday, she visited at least three hospitals for maternity checkup! This is the diagnosis from one of the hospitals in which I took a photo. If you want to see the detailed information, I will go and send you the reports from all three hospitals! Her miscarriage was not caused by this ident! She didn''t tell you because she was afraid that you would get rid of her! I have always doubted her, but I wasn''t sure. Now, I finally know why she didn''t tell you the truth. She was afraid that once she loses the baby, you would abandon her. She was afraid that Madam York would abandon her. She was afraid that she wouldn''t be able to enter the Pitcher family!" Pointing towards Lindsay, Cecilia shouted in anger, "I didn''t expect you to be so vicious! The baby is already gone, but you used a dead fetal to frame Madam York and I in order to gain Jeremy''s sympathy! Madam York was right. You are indeed a mistress and an evil woman!" Jeremy couldn''t believe his eyes. He was a little bewildered for a moment. Lindsay was also in shock, but she still tried to defend herself, "B*tch, don''t use me! Don''t think that I don''t know! You have been using your sister, and it''s obvious that you like Jeremy! Jeremy, she''s lying, don''t believe her..." That time, Cecilia did not deny it and replied, "I do like Jeremy. What''s wrong with it? He is no longer my brother-inw now! Are you the only one who''s allowed to snatch my sister''s man? Can''t I fall for the same person as you? I like Jeremy, and I am proud to say it. Even though he doesn''t like me back, I wouldn''t resort to such dirty tricks in order to take possession of someone!" As her eyes turned back to look at Jeremy, Cecilia couldn''t help but sniffled. "Jeremy, don''t be fooled by her. Do you know that something has happened to your mother? The doctor said that the medicine she''s been taking has damaged her brain and also caused multiple organ failures. She may never wake up again in the future! Also, the medicines that Sally took ever since she was discharged were all provided by this woman. In order to get closer to you and gain your liking, she bribed the people in the psychiatric hospital. She also faked the car ident to gain your eptance. The doctor said that the side effects of the medicine she took is particrly impactful for her. The drug has a strong stimnt effect which can return the nerves to normal for a short period of time, but it won''t treat the problem for good. She would only be good for a short time, and over time, this will cause irreparable harm! This kind of drug has long been listed as an illegal medicine. In order to win your favor and recognition, she reced the drug and had Sally consume it for a long period of time just to get her discharged from the psychiatric hospital. This is the reason for her nerve injury and organ failure. The doctor said that she would end up being crippled even if she regained consciousness. With the situation now, she wouldn''t be able to survive for another year, and he asked us to consider putting her to sleep!" What? In an instant, both of them were stunned. It was a dead silence in the room. Then, Jeremy turned around and strode out of the door. "Jeremy..." "Jeremy, wait for me!" Cecilia eximed. Cecilia chased after him. With a weak and feeble body, Lindsay copsed on the bed and slipped away into the darkness. Ever since she knew about Shirley''s illness. Victoria went to look at the dog before and after work on a daily basis. She was worried if anything t would happen to the dog. Fortunately, as days went by, the snowmastiff was back on its feet. Every time it saw Victoria, its eyes would stare at her hands with eagerness. However, after that incident, Victoria always went empty-handed. After work that day, Victoria habitually went to the kennel and talked to the dog for a long time. Then, she caught its pitiful eyes looking at her, and could not help sighing, "Oh my, Shirley, you''re a beautiful and proud snow mastiff. How could you be so greedy when ites to food? You will have to keep your body in shape, do you understand?" "Okay! I know that you''re just like me, a greedy glutton! I''ll go ask and see if you''ve finished your meal today. Wait for me..." Then, she found the breeder. That time, Victoria asked clearly and confirmed that the dog was all right before she took some dried food and some meat from the leftovers of his daily meals. Kneeling by the side, Victoria fed the dog. Hugging her knees, Victoria couldn''t help but giggled. "I can''t believe that I would like a gigantic being like you!" It was just like its master, fierce and intimidating! Yes, the first impression was terrible, however after getting along for some time, unexpectedly... She looked at the snow mastiff in front of her which was eating its food obediently, and Victoria''s lips curled upwards while she said, "Thank goodness you''re here. Given how busy your master is with his work, I would either be depressed or crazy being trapped alone here every day!" Content belongs to "Ahh..." In the past, she was always wondering where to go and have fun after work. When she was in a good mood, she would even join her friends for some karaoke sessions. After getting married, there wasn''t much of a change in her life. However, right after work, she would just instinctively look forward to going home! Honestly, marriage seemed to have formed an invisible wall around her! Content belongs to After dinner, she returned to her room. Victoria turned on theputer again and worked for a while. When she came to her senses, she felt sore and tired. She stretched her arms and inadvertently looked around. Then, Victoria nced at the date at the lower right- hand corner and suddenly paused. "Hmm... my birthday ising soon, isn''t it?" She thought to herself. After saving her work on theputer, she checked the calendar again and made sure. Was it on the next Friday? The timing was just right! She didn''t have to get up early on Saturday morning, so they should be able to celebrate together that night! After ncing at the clock and realizing that it was almost ten o''clock, she grabbed her cell phone then dialled a phone number... Chapter 746 Chapter 746 ? "Hubby, I have good news! Shirley is back on its feet and is energetic again. Also, she even gained a bit of weight..." Pausing his writing, Trevor who was slightly troubled earlier,ughed and said, "Haha... did you call me just to tell me about this?" She couldn''t tell from his tone whether or not he was happy. Victoria pursed her lips and asked with all ears, "Hubby, am I bothering you?" "No! I''m still reviewing an agreement! You actually relieved me of the stress!" Trevor replied. He rubbed the area between his eyebrows before he got up and poured a ss of water. Then, Trevor noticed that it was already veryte at night. He asked, "Why aren''t you asleep?" "I''m asleep. I''m sleepwalking!" Victoria replied yfully. After chatting with him for a short while, Victoria confessed, "In fact, I... miss you a little! Hubby, when will youe home?" "Just a little?" Trevor asked. With a soft and slightly higher pitch, Victoria rolled her eyes and said, "Well, it''s slightly more than a little!" Trevor was amused and heughed before he said, "Haha, you''re really naughty!" "Hubby, when are youing home?" Victoria asked again. "Does she really miss me so much?" Trevor wondered. Holding his cell phone, Trevor''s twitched his eyebrows in joy. As soon as he was about to speak, he suddenly thought of something and said, "This Saturday! I''ll try my best toe home early to see Shirley..." The next second, Victoria replied with a cold tone, "I''m not happy anymore. I don''t miss you anymore. I''m going to continue with my sleepwalking!" Did he actually forget her birthday? She didn''t know if his words were true or not, but she understood that it was just her birthday. In the past, there were times that she did not celebrate when she was busy with work too. However, for some reason, she felt upset. She wasn''t angry, but she was unhappy. "Are you angry? I''m just kidding! I''lle home before Friday. I''ll celebrate your birthday with you at night!" Trevor said. As soon as she heard that he remembered her birthday, she instantly beamed and said,This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org. "Hehe, that''s more like it! Hubby, you have to take care of yourself when you''re out. Especially at night, you should drink less alcohol. Also, remember to drink some milk before going to bed..." The two of them flirted with each other for a while more. Before hanging up the phone, Victoria reminded him again, "Hubby, don''t forget our promise. It''s our first birthday together, and I want to celebrate it with you! As long as you are able to wish me ''Happy Birthday'', and give me a big hug, it will already be the best birthday present ever!" "Okay, I won''t forget!" In fact, he had already prepared a gift! The days went by quickly. That day, when Frederick returned home, he found that the house was empty again. He wondered, "Hey? Where is she? Did she go somewhere again?" When he entered the door, the car seemed to be there. Something came to his mind. He took the delicate gift box in his hand and walked out again. In the dance room, Alicia was practicing yoga while looking at the screen. While she adjusted her breathing and retracted her hands, she saw Frederick standing at the door. "Hubby, you''re home!" Alicia said excitedly. Wiping the sheen of sweat from her forehead, she ran over and asked, "Hmm, what is this?" Reaching out, she took the gift box from his hands. "Wow, blueberries and chocte! I was just thinking of them as I was craving for them these few days. How did you manage to get the blueberries? I visited a few supermarkets but couldn''t find any!" She took out the exquisite chocte that looked like an art. She peeked at it and put it back again. "Eating this will put all my efforts to waste! I''ll eat it tomorrow!" she eximed. Circling her slender waist, Frederick took the towel from her hand and helped her wipe her forehead and neck. "I asked someone to get it for you! You have been talking about it several times a day!" It was rare to hear her mentioning that there was something she wanted to eat! However, it was not easy to get any blueberries during the season, and it was difficult to store them too. "Eat it if you like. You''re already as sexy as a subus. If you don''t gain some weight, you will be sucking me dry soon enough!" As he spoke, he tugged the cor of her ck tight fitting shirt up, but the shirt was too stretchable. As soon as he pulled it up, the deep neckline of the outfit slowly returned to its original position. The shirt was skin-tight, and it revealed arge amount of her snowy white skin, but even so, no important parts were exposed. Why was she dressed like that? He hated her wearing tight clothes the most. It was too seductive, even if they were at home! Seeing him frown, Alicia couldn''t help but giggled and said, "You''re so petty even we''re just at home! There are no outsiders here! It''s morefortable wearing an outfit like this to do yoga! Let''s go in! We will eat the chocte tomorrow, but we''ll finish all the blueberries today!" He grabbed a coat and draped it over her. Then, Frederick held her in his arms and walked out. He asked, "Howe you''ve been practicing yoga again recently?" She even practiced it so diligently! He felt like something was different from the usual! "Rx! The doctor..." She pursed her lips and stopped in her tracks. She bit her lips in annoyance and shook her head before she said, "No, I read some medical books about health and wellness. Rxing can facilitate pregnancy! Practicing yoga is good for your body and mind! Anyway, I used to practice it oftenst time!" Then, it was just an increase in the frequency and a change from dancing to practicing yoga. For her, there was not much of a difference! Hearing that, Frederick couldn''t help but narrowed his eyes with a smile. He raised his hand and stroked her hair. He said, "Baby, you''re putting too much pressure on yourself, aren''t you? Why are you in such a hurry to have a baby? I haven''t had enough of the life with just the both of us!" Moreover, she was still young. Why did she put so much pressure on herself? Returning to the room, Alicia shot him a re and said, "That''s easy for you to say! Don''t you think that I enjoy living the life of just the two of us as well? Who knew I would marry the eldest son of the family? I am living under the scrutiny of so many of them who are waiting to see me fail!" She was under a lot of pressure! After a woman got married, it seemed that the responsibility of giving birth rested on the woman alone! The most important thing was that her grandmother was so good to her. She only asionally inquired about her and oftenforted her Not only was she not pressured to conceive an heir, but she was also not pressured into having a baby boy. However, she knew that her grandmother was anxious and liked children! Furthermore, Alicia liked them too, and she also wanted a baby! Content belongs to These were all still easy to deal with. However, during family gatherings or luncheons with other wealthy wives, everyone''s eyes would be on her. It was extremely unbearable! It made her feel like if she was not pregnant, then there would be something wrong with her! Moreover, what she hated the most was that those people who constantly implied the importance of having an heir, and they pestered her grandmother to start worrying about it too. What did they want? Why did they have to meddle in other people''s family affairs? As the saying goes, a lie bes truth if it was repeated enough. Even if her grandmother managed to defend her every time, she was afraid that her grandmother''s mood would be affected as time went by! Alicia felt that she was extremely lucky to have a grandmother who was so understanding and generous. The more she was like that, the more grateful Alicia felt! She had to fight for and protect the hard-earned rtionship! Frederick circled her and lowered his head to kiss her forehead. Heforted her by saying, "This must be hard for you!" Chapter 747 Chapter 747 ? "Then we shall try our best for the baby! My lovely wife, you can do this!" Frederick looked encouraging, lowered his head and kissed her on the cheek. "Well, let''s try our best! Hubby, can you help me rinse the blueberries? I will be in charge of eating them!" Shyly, Alicia pulled his sleeve and smiled. Frederick bopped her nose and took one of the boxes. Then, he went downstairs. With the choctes in her hands, Alicia couldn''t help humming a tune while pirouetting to her table in the room. She ced the exquisite box on one side and adjusted it to the best angle. The corner of the bedroom be her temporary study then. On the shelf, there were a variety of small gifts, including food and other usable items, and all of them were given by him! She sank into the sofa and habitually took a doll and put it in front of her legs. Looking at the dazzling variety of items on it, her heart was content. While she propped her chin and stared nkly, a white porcin bowl was being put in front of her. Inside the bowl were full of blueberries, covered with droplets of water. Frederick leaned against the table and asked, "What were you thinking about that you''re so lost in your thoughts?" She took a blueberry and put it in her mouth. It was sweet and sour, and she was grinning beautifully. She took another one and put it to next to Frederick''s mouth. "Just looking at the shelf makes me so happy! It''s going to be stuffed with all the things you gifted me, and there is no space to put anything else. Next time, please wait until I finish the choctes!" Frederick lowered his head and couldn''t help but let out a faintugh. "Naha, we have so much space, and you think we can''t store all of your tiny knick-knacks?" He raised his hand and took out an empty box. "Why are you keeping this? It''s a waste of space!" "Hey, don''t throw it! " Alicia grabbed it back and put it back in ce saying, "This is the first lipstick gift box you''ve given me! It''s very memorable. We can even keep something in it next time! Look, it''s so exquisite!" The custom-made hard casing box with a ribbon doubled as a good items organizer! It was the first gift he got her after returning from a work trip! At that time, their rtionship was still far from where they were then. However, looking back, it felt great! Everything made up a part of their growing rtionship. "Silly girl!" Frederick replied. Frederick pinched her face and his gaze softened. He assured her, "There will be more in the future. Do you really want to turn this ce to a recycling station?" In the past, he could not stand having changes in his room. Then, it was covered with her items, but he was surprisingly getting used to it. "It''s not toote to throw it awayter! Anyway, I still like it for now! Don''t throw my things away without my consent!" Alicia warned. Alicia took another blueberry with her fork and fed it to Frederick. Frederick shook his head, so she stuffed it into her own mouth instead. "Eat more blueberries, it''s good for your eyes! Yours might get just as beautiful as mine!" As she muttered, Alicia stuffed a few more blueberries into her mouth and narrowed her eyes. Frederick then put on a faint smile and thought to himself. Could she be doing that for the sake of the baby as well? She was really tormenting herself with all her tasks! In fact, the food prepared by the nutritionist at home had already taken into consideration all nutrients required to facilitate pregnancy. However, seeing that she was so being dedicated and also happy, Frederick did not say anything further. Ever since Victoria knew that Trevor wasing home to celebrate her birthday, her anticipation was building up as it would be their first birthday together after getting married. She looked forward to it every day. That day, she finished her work for the day and returned home early. Once again, she instinctively went downstairs to see Shirley! She talked to Shirley on her own for a long time. Seeing that the dog suddenly turn its head away, Victoria stopped and said, "Do you think I''m too long-winded? Shirley, you''re getting less lovely! Is it because I stopped bringing you nice snacks?" "There is no leftover for you today! Next time, all right? I will remember to ask someone to leave you some food! You reminded me of someone! You big glutton..." Getting up and stretching her body, she recalled the incident where someone had once gone to the hospital because of eating too much of her food. Victoria couldn''t help giggling. "Haha..." Suddenly, she felt overwhelmed with the happiness of being spoiled. Looking at the sunset, Victoria felt el 13 that life was quite good. She murmured, "In the future, I will improve myself and won''t let you both''s stomachs suffer anymore! I wille back to see your tomorrow!" Then, Victoria seemed to have remembered something. She turned around and left in a hurry. Her steps were as light as a feather.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. She was looking for Aunt McGowan around the house. Finally, she found her in the kitchen. Seeing that she was checking the cooking ingredients, Victoria went over and said, "Aunt McGowan, let me help you!" "No, no! Madam Victoria, how can I let you do that? We''ve already finished checking the ingredients!" Aunt McGowan replied. After she made note on the booklet on one side, Aunt McGowan made some orders, turned around and said, "Madam Victoria, is there something? It''s so noisy here, so let''s go to the front!" Returning to the small kitchen in the main house, Victoria pleaded in a dull voice, "Aunt McGowan, it''s that... I wanted to ask you, what does Trevor like to eat? Is there something simple that he likes, which I can learn to cook quickly? Can you teach me how to cook? You know about my cooking skills..." As soon as she finished speaking, Victoria''s face was blushing. She thought to herself, "I have caused my husband and his pet to be hospitalized. No one has ever screwed up so badly as I did!" "The main point was that she doesn''t know about her husband''s preferences yet! What a shame!" Victoria thought. In the past, she had been trying to figure it out on her own. Hence, Victoria felt that she could not be repeating the same method. She had to learn! If she couldn''t manage a lot at one time, she should definitely be able to master one dish at the very least. If she couldn''t master it in a day, she should be able to master it in a month or a year! Since she was going to learn, she''d better be learning a dish that Trevor liked! What he liked most likely would not be easy either! Thinking about it, she felt inexplicably dejected! "Haha..." Looking at her lovingly, Aunt McGowan couldn''t help but chuckled and said, "Madam Victoria, as long as you put in the effort, Master Trevor will devour it even if it is something simple! He isn''t a picky eater, but if we are to talk about what he liked the most, it would be pepper meat wraps. He usually craves for it once in a while!" "Pepper meat wraps? That should be very spicy!" While Victoria muttered, there was a trace of doubt in her eyes. Why did she recall that he didn''t usually eat spicy food? "Yes! Master Trevor usually doesn''t eat spicy food, as he feels that it would increase the heat in his body! He said that it''s an irritant, and his body is already heated up from stress! Nheless, this pepper meat wrap is still his favorite! Get the less spicy peppers and clean out the seeds to make them less spicy. He can finish the whole dish by himself! There was a period of time where he had to have it every other day! Only during thest two years has he been so busy that he seldom ate at home. That''s why he eats less of it now, or maybe he might be having it outside..." Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org The most important thing was that the dish was simr to wrapping a dumpling. It shouldn''t be too difficult, so she should be able to master it quickly! Thankfully, Aunt McGowan was willing to tell her more after they gotfortable with each other. Upon hearing that, Victoria was motivated in an instant. She said, "Aunt McGowan, can you please teach me? I would love to learn!" Chapter 748 Chapter 748 ? "Please forgive me if I mess up. I''ll definitely try hard to learn!" Victoria pleaded. Holding Aunt McGowan''s arm, Victoria pleaded. In that case, she must seed in learning to cook the dish! She would pick a dish regardless, so she might as well pick one that Trevor loved. Full of fighting spirit, Victoria made up her mind. "Okay, okay!" Aunt McGowan patted her hand and nodded while saying, "Actually, this dish is very simple. To put it simply, it is to insert the meat stuffing into the hollow pepper, and then fry it! It is simr to making dumplings, except that you''re not required to pinch the side closed. You just need to control the strength when putting the stuffing in. The methods are also very simple. You just need to choose the right pepper, marinate the meat stuffing, and prepare the sauce. Coincidentally, we have green peppers today, so I will demonstrate to you and teach you how to mix the minced meat. You can even use it to wrap the dumplings..." "Okay! Thank you, Aunt McGowan!" Victoria uttered. Victoria was very excited as she listened. Then, she followed Aunt McGowan and started preparing. First, she had to get herself familiar with the ingredients. That time, Aunt McGowan took out a kitchen weigh for her. Finally, she didn''t have to estimate the weighs using her eyes and hands anymore. Instead, she could precisely measure with the weigh. Even though it was a bit of trouble, she enjoyed learning. After learning for a while, only did she realize that even her technique of holding a knife was wrong all the while. No wonder every time when she cut the vegetables, it turned out so ugly and her hands would also get numb from it. It seemed that cooking required a lot of knowledge as well. Finally, Victoria was proud to say that, she could make a dish that was edible as well. The taste was just right, although its appearance was still a little unpleasant to the eyes. With the guidance of Aunt McGowan, Victoria seemed to have a support system. In the next few days, whenever she had some free time, she practised cutting potatoes and carrots in the kitchen, as well as making the meat stuffings. She also prepared the condiments on her own. In the evening, she would practice several times. At first, Aunt McGowan would keep an eye on her. Later, seeing that she could get through the whole process on her own, Aunt McGowan went on to do her own things. Although she knew how to make the dish, Victoria knew that she still needed more practice to perfect it. The food would always have some burnt parts, or sometimes the meat would still be uncooked. Sometimes when she was in a hurry, she would be in a mess. As her birthday was approaching, she was hoping that she could make a dish that he liked on that day. Then, they could have a candlelight dinner together as well as a graceful dance. In the following days, Victoria practiced very diligently and seriously. She did her best from selecting the peppers to the final tasting stage without any help. It was like she was sitting for an examination every time, and she even carried a notebook along and constantly reminded herself what to take note of the next time. In the blink of an eye, it was Thursday. Finally, she was able to serve an edible te of pepper meat wrap. She liked spicy food all the while, but she disliked how meat was usually oily. However, for that dish, she decided that she would put her diet n on hold until her birthday was over. Dinner was going to be rice and pepper meat wraps again that night. It was the first time Victoria ate with such bliss, and she even finished a whole te of it. Thereafter, she went to pour herself a ss of cold water and said, "It''s so spicy! Leaving the seeds intact is really the next-level of spiciness!" However, it was really enjoyable, and it was very appetizing! She ate twice the amount she usually had for lunch! Rubbing her bulging belly, Victoria was filled with a sense of aplishment. She prepared another set with her leftover ingredients. She was nning to make it again the next morning. She was worried that she would get rusty at it, or that her aplishment that day might just be purely out of luck. She was busy in the kitchen untilte at night. She then dragged her tired body back to her room. As soon as she took a shower, her cell phone rang. When she saw it was a call from Trevor, she quickly pressed the answer button. "Hubby, it''s me! Good evening, haha..." Victoria greeted excitedly. "What are you up to? Did you go and have fun when I am not around?" Trevor asked while he wondered. Victoria always told him that she was busy and not to disturb her. Also, it was already past ten o''clock, and she had only picked up his call after he tried calling for three times. "No, I didn''t!" Victoria stuck out her tongue and said, "I''m a good girl. I came home early every day to check on Shirley! I was bathing and missed your call! Hubby, Shirley misses you very much. Do you miss Shirley as well?" Hearing her sweet and slightly coquettish tone, Trevor couldn''t help but giggled, "Haha... Yes, I missed her!" Was it that hard to say that she missed him? Why did she have to use Shirley as an excuse every time? He guessed the next question would be about when he was going home? Trevor thought to himself. Unexpectedly, Victoria responded with a giggle too and said, "Hehe... Hubby, I went home yesterday to visit my parents and had dinner at home! My parents are in good, Kealth, and everything is peaceful at home. Mom made me one egg crisps, and Caroline was se jealous. She also said that my egg crisp crushed her egg tarts, haha..." "Also, I found out a little secret. Caroline seems to be in a rtionship and she kept looking at her cell phone. When I asked her, she even denied it! She also snatched the bunny mascot from my purse, but I didn''t let her take advantage of me. When I left, I took all the egg crisps with me!" Over a long period of time time throughout the call, Victoria did not stop talking. On the other end, Trevor gave a slight response once in a while. He felt extremely rxed. However, by the end of the conversation, Victoria did not ask him when he woulde home. She didn''t even urge him toe home earlier. It was totally out of his expectation. "Oh my, have I been talking for so long? Why didn''t you remind me? You must have been so annoyed listening to me, right?" Victoria said while smacking lightly on her chatty lips. She wasn''t sure what she had talked about, but she had spoken for so long that her mouth had gone dry! She was in such a good mood that she didn''t have time to reflect on herself. Before he could say anything, she said, "I''m sleepy and I''m going to bed soon. Hubby, you should go to bed early as well! Good night, kisses..." After saying that, she even gave a light peck on the cell phone. She was like a schoolgirl, madly in love. The corner of his lips instantly curled, and Trevor also responded happily, "Good night, go to bed early! I booked a flight at one p.m.!" Victoria felt as if she had won the first prize and grinned widely. After regaining herposure, she said," I will be waiting for you! I''ll hang up first, please take good care of yourself!" After nagging him for a while longer, Victoria hung up the phone. Lying on the bed while hugging her bunny, Victoria giggled mischievously. That night, when she closed her eyes, the corner of her mouth was still curled. She had a sweet dream... The next morning, Victoria purposely el.ne got up early and made the pepper meat wrap once again. Even though she might have burnt it with too much heat, it still tasted very delicious. During breakfast that day, her lips were swollen for the spiciness again. Nheless, she felt great. Content belongs to Before going out, she sent a message to Trevor, urging him to be careful on the way home. Since it was her birthday and sheC¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org had not much work to do, Victoria took half a day off. She went shopping and got herself a new outfit as a gift. Before going home, she even ordered a small cake for herself and bought a bouquet of r¨¦ses to decorate the table for dinner. Content belongs to She had spent the whole afternoon preparing everything. She just wanted to celebrate her birthday the best way possible since she was going to celebrate it... Chapter 749 Chapter 749 ? Victoria was filled with excitement. Her mind was full of the thought of their dinner date, and she didn''t think about anything else. She gave the chef some menus and ordered the chef to prepare three dishes and a soup. The final dish would be the pepper meat wraps which she would prepare personally! After everything was ready, she even set the table cloth and flowers on the dining table. Even though the dishes she prepared were Chinese food, she still picked an exquisite bottle of red wine to go with it. After having everything prepared, only then she went back to her room. On the other side, Trevor got off the ne and turned on his cell phone. Before he even walked out of the airport, his cell phone rang, and it was a call from the servant who was taking care of Selena. "Master Trevor, something is wrong. Miss Selena has passed out. She is in critical condition and was sent to the emergency room!" the servant said anxiously. Hurriedly, he passed a few messages to Holger whilst on the call, and Trevor bought the earliest ticket to South Korea. Due to the sudden news and the little time he had, both of them needed to request for assistance from a few airline personnels before they finally boarded the ne. When the ne finally took off, only did Trevor suddenly realize that he forgot to call and inform Victoria about it. However, he couldn''t do much being stuck on the ne. It was a long journey, and he was extremely anxious. In addition, it had been a long day and he was exhausted, so he took a nap. When he opened his eyes again, he was awakened by the pilot''s announcement indicating that they had arrived at the destination. Upon arrival, it was another round of madness. He initially nned to ce a call back home upon getting off the ne! However, a call came in first once he turned on his cell phone after settling the relevant procedures and stepped out of the airport. It was a work call, and then followed by a call from the servant, informing him that something had happened in the hospital again. The iing calls on Trevor''s cell phone did not stop as he rushed to the hospital. He was upied with making all sorts of arrangements and had totally forgotten that he needed to inform Victoria about it. When Trevor arrived at the hospital in a hurry, it was chaotic in front of the operating theatre. "What''s going on?" he asked. "Master Trevor! I don''t know what''s going on! Miss Selena was doing just fine. She didn''t even go out, and it wasn''t sunny today. She merely had a cup of coffee. All of sudden, she had a severe seizure and lost consciousness before she could say anything. We immediately sent her to the hospital! The doctor was still trying to rescue her, and he mentioned something like there are too much toxins in her blood. He said that she needed a transfusion to clear her blood. Miss Selena''s body cannot be exposed to extreme brightness, and she needed more blood. Hence, the surgery isplicated, and the doctors are still figuring out how to save her!" As she said it, the servant nervously wiped the sweat on her head. "We''ve just switched to another operating theatre. Let''s go inside..." The sky gradually became darker. Meanwhile, Victoria was in the room and had changed into a beautiful dress. The rosy red top and her midlength ck skirt were not too formal or casual. She could even roll up her sleeves, and it was very convenient for her to cook.C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org She had a quick look at herself in front of the mirror. She rarely used lipstick, but she did so even though it was already night time, wanting to make herself look more lively. Looking at the time, it was almost seven o''clock. She estimated that Trevor should be arriving soon and went down to the kitchen. She wanted to give him a call to ask him when he would arrive, however, upon picking up her phone, Victoria ced it back. Then, she turned over and went to the dog kennel outside. "Forget about it, it won''t be too long. I''ll just make it when you''re back!" Victoria murmured. As she had already changed into a new attire, she just stood outside of the cage and looked at Shirley, but didn''t go in. She was speaking on her own to Shirley, "It''s my birthday today and I''m sure that you''ve had extra food portions too! So, you have to wish me Happy Birthday..." While she was murmuring to Shirley, Victoria''s cell phone rang. It was a birthday message from her friend. While she replied, Victoria continued chatting for a short while. Before she realized, it was already past eight o''clock. "Huh, is it already sote? Why hasn''t Trevore home?" Did something happen? Victoria wondered anxiously. She picked up her cell phone and dialled his number. She was greeted by the machine voice recording from the other end. "The number you have dialled is currently unreachable. Please try againter. Sorry..." Was his phone turned off? How could it be turned off? Victoria wondered. Looking at the cell phone, Victoria attempted to call again. Her heart sank and her sight fell upon the snow mastiff which wasying on the floor silently. She suddenly felt a bad omen! She was afraid that her birthday would be ruined! A thought suddenly came into her mind, and it was so clear that it was hard to ignore her hunch! Holding the cell phone, Victoria''s heart was filled with unsettling thoughts. For the first time ever, she did not say "goodbye" to Shirley and just walked back in with a disappointed look on her face. In front of the small dining table, Victoria sat down and looked at the flowers and wine sses on the table. However, the happiness that she was feeling was fading. Her cell phone rang again. She opened it anxiously, but her eyes were filled with disappointment. It turned out to be a promotional text messsage! Looking through her call records, she felt increasingly dejected. On that day, she had received phone calls and text messages from her friends and family. She even received a gift card from one of her clients which she had only met once. She suddenly realized that out of all the wishes she received, only Trevor''s wish was missing! Victoria sat there in a daze, and she felt heartbroken. She had been staring at the cell phone and her fingers was constantly hovering over Trevor''s number, but she did not proceed to hit the call button. She shifted her gaze to the clock and sat there, staring nkly at the time as hours went by. When it was close to nine o''clock, the chef came in and said, "Madam Victoria, when are you going to have the meal? How about I cook for you first?" It was time to get off work, but the whole kitchen staff was still waiting forthem! When she suddenly came to her senses, Victoria said, "You don''t have to do it anymore. Just make me a bowl of noodle soup! After that, you all can have a rest!" Victoria replied. It was alreadyte but he was not home yet, and he didn''t even bother to inform her about it. Something urgent must have happened! Making a quick guess, Victoria hoped that it was business-rted, but for some reason, her intuition told her that it was a personal matter. It must have been rted to that woman! If it was for business, how could he not tell her about it and even turned off his phone? Even if it was inconvenient, if anything happened to him or if he was busy, he would definitely have asked his assistant to inform her on his behalf! Victoria thought to herself. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Since he failed to inform her, it must be something personal which he wasn''tfortable keeping her informed about. Or else, it must be something that would bother her... something personal! Victoria continued wondering. Hence, no matter how suspicious or curious she was, she still didn''t make the phone call to find out about it. "All right!" the chef replied. After the chef left, Victoria got up and went to prepare the pepper meat wraps that she had gotten ready the ingredients for. Just as she was serving it, the chef served the noodles. She sat down and poured herself a ss of red wine. After busy preparing for the whole day, she was starving. Even if the food was tasteless, she gulped it down. While eating the green pepper, she raised her ss of red wine and said to herself, "Victoria, happy birthday! You have to be happy..." Then she raised her ss and downed the red wine. When she was about to pick up her cutleries, a familiar ringtone broke the silence. She paused for a short while before proceeded to hit the answer button. "Mr. Jordyn..." She answered. "Vicki, happy birthday! I''ve sent you a birthday present, but there are some problems with the delivery. It was stuck at the customs, and it will only be able to arrive tomorrow!" Jordyn told her. He initially intended to use the gift to convey his wishes to her, but unexpectedly, he still needed to make the phone call. "Thank you... you''ve spent so much money on me!" Victoria said thankfully. As she spoke, Victoria felt upset, so she unconsciously chatted with him for a while more. At that very moment, Trevor had just settled everything, and he realized his cell phone was out of battery. After going through some hassle he managed to borrow the servant''s phone to give Victoria a call, but her line was still busy after a few attempts... Chapter 750 Chapter 750 ? Trevor took the time to call Victoria several times, but it didn''t get through. As soon as his cell phone finished charging, he turned it on and the door of the operating theatre opened before he could even check his text messages. "Master Trevor..." Trevor threw a quick nce at his cell phone but could only put it aside. He turned around and immediately dashed forward. He asked, "Doctor, how is the patient?" "Fortunately, the patient was sent to the hospital in time. Her life is not in danger at the moment. She has been sent to the ICU. You can visit the patient, but you can''t stay for too long. Her exact condition could only be determined after we observe her tomorrow. We would also need to look at her recovery in the future." the doctor replied. "Doctor, what''s wrong with her? How did this happen?" She was fine, so why did she need a transfusion? He thought that her condition only included weakness and inability to be exposed to sunlight, and he thought that she was fine otherwise. "Well, I can''t exin it either! It''s the first time I''ve encountered such a situation. The blood drawn from her is simr to "chemia" or better known as "Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome". Normally, it is only found in individuals with hypolipidemia, for example, those who have been eatingvishly, or those who have abnormal diet habits. However, the patient''s symptoms don''t fit the symptoms we are looking at. It seems like there are just some toxins in her blood, which triggered the symptom of severe pancreatitis in patients with dyslipidemia, hence her belly hurt and eventually caused her to faint! As for the detailed diagnosis, it has yet to be identified. However, it might be due to theck of certain nutrients in her skin. It should be rted to herpromised immune system that needs her to avoid exposure to sunlight." Frowning, Trevor was full of concern and he asked, "Is her illness severe? Is it life-threatening?" She had suffered a lot in her life! Personally, Trevor felt extremely upset. "It''s hard to say. Judging from the current situation, there isn''t any noticeable damage to the functions of the various parts of her body. She should be able to recover after a bit of recuperation! Fortunately, we managed to get 2,900 milliliters of blood. From the looks of it, she''s no different from a normal person! As to whether she will suffer from rpse again in the future, whether she''ll be so lucky the next time, or whether blood transfusion will still be of any use is truly hard to say! There''s a lot of blood required every single time just for the transfusion and it will be a huge problem when it''s urgent and if they can''t get enough blood supplies! Of course, it''s also possible that the toxins won''t reproduce after this blood cleansing. If that''s the case, then she might even recover from her illness! These are the two greatest possibilities right now. Well have to keep an eye on her to determine the specifics! We''ve already done our best..." The doctor exined. "Okay, thank you, doctor!" Trevor replied thankfully. After talking for a while, Trevor hurriedly changed into sterile scrubs and went into the ICU to take a look at her. Selena was still unconscious, surrounded by machines that monitored her brainwave and her heart rate. After having a look at her, Trevor exited the room. He was still thinking about Victoria''s birthday. After having a word with the servants, he took his power bank and rushed towards the airport. As it was already nine o''clock, the ne would take at least two hours to arrive in Casterwich City. In order to rush home, he specifically called Holger to arrange a private jet for him. After arriving at the airport at a lightning speed, Trevor checked the time again in a hurry. "I can still make it on time!" He thought to himself. For the very first time, Trevor kept looking at his watch while flipping through the magazine on the ne. He was extremely anxious. Fortunately, he sent her a birthday message early in the morning! He had initially nned to wish her "Happy Birthday" when he got home! If he had known that it would ended up like that, he would have spared some time to call her first no matter how busy he was! Thinking of the chaotic day, Trevor''s mind was still frazzled! On the other end, after hanging up the phone call with rence, Victoria continued eating. She ate half a bowl of the noodle and almost finished all the pepper meat wraps. She drank two sses of wine and took out her birthday cake. She lit the candle on her own and while she was about to make a wish, she closed her eyes and tears came rolling down her cheeks. Thereafter, she blew her candles, cut her cake, and ate it. When she got up, her stomach was so bloated that it felt like it was going to explode. She cleaned up everything and threw them all into the trash can, including the bouquet of roses she had bought. After washing the dishes, she dried the bowls and put away the table cloth. When she looked down, she saw that the morous dress she bought was covered with water. Victoria couldn''t help butughed at herself with mockery. Ha! Maybe her brain was really malfunctioning. Then, she got up and went upstairs. She took a shower and changed her clothes, but she did not go to bed She sat in front of the dressing mirror and stared at herself. Her gaze fell on the clock in the mirror and she stared nkly. Even though she was extremely disappointed, but for some reason, she still had a glimmer of hope. "My birthday is still not over before 12 o''clock!" she thought to herself. However, she did not call or send him any text messages to remind him. Subconsciously, Victoria wanted to know how much she meant to him in his heart. Birthdays had never been something too important to her, and she was usually repulsed by the fact that she was a year older. However, that time, she viewed it with utmost importance! Time flew by, however, it was still aplete silence in the room, and even the sound of a needle dropping could be heard! The clock struck twelve. Victoria got up and saw th that her cell phone was shing. When she looked at it, there were a few notifications about some promotional text messages and irrelevant advertisements, including a few from thework provider. Thinking that it was just a promotional reminder, she just had a quick glimpse and proceeded to clear the notifications. Content belongs to NovelDrama.OrgPublished by N?v''elD/rama.Org. Seeing that there were several notifications on WhatsApp, she went through it again and noticed that all of them were gift cards that Anthony sent. As she did not open up the first one, Anthony continued sending a whole bunch of gifts after that, together with the birthday wishes. He also asked about how she was doing. Content belongs to She bit her lip, feeling ironic and turned off her cell phone. She didn''t know if she should be crying orughing. God was really pulling her leg! Instantly, she felt that it was not a big deal anymore. At most, everything would just go back to square one and it wouldn''t be worse than that! However, for some reason, she was a little heartbroken. It was as if her chest was pierced with a poisoned needle! From the very beginning, her marriage, her rtionship was akin to quenching thirst with poison! She was aware of it but still made the mistake! She really thought that she would be able to fix the nightmare! Ah, she''d really overestimated herself! When she looked at the clock, it was already way past 12 o''clock. Victoria went into the bathroom and washed her face again. On the other end, after getting off the ne, Trevor rushed home in a hurry. On the way back, he also stopped by the office to pick up her birthday gift. As soon as Victoria walked out of the bathroom, she heard some hurried footsteps. The next second, the door was pushed open and a fatigued figure stumbled in... Chapter 751 Chapter 751 Their gazes met. Seeing that she was still awake, Trevor dropped his suitcase and strode forward to give her a big hug and said, "Vicky, happy birthday!" He remembered that was what she wanted. He was still panting. After taking a breath, Trevor apologized, "I''m sorry, I''mte!" Fortunately, she was still awake! Just as a trace of relief shed in the bottom of his heart, the very next second, Victoria slowly pushed his hands away and said in an icy tone, "My birthday is over!" That was the worst birthday of her life! Sure enough, the greater the expectation, the greater the disappointment! She was actually happier being muddle-headed like before. Following her sight, Trevor saw the clock hanging on the wall. It was exactly ten past twelve! Trevor felt an indescribable feeling in his heart, and words were lingering in his mouth. However, he couldn''t utter even one word. He knew that he had broken his promise! No matter what the reason was, he failed to keep his words! Except for "sorry", he really couldn''t find any other words to say. However, he really didn''t want to keep repeating that same word. His heart was full of regret and apologies. Before he could react, Victoria had already pushed him away and walked to the bed. She was not angry, and she did not me him. However, she did not say anything either. She lifted the quilt and justy on the bed. When Trevor went after her to the bed, she had already closed her eyes, and she was clearly being cold and was ignoring him. His lips parted for a while. In the end, he ced the gift on her dressing table. He felt that he should do something for her, so he turned around and went downstairs. She needed to have noodles on her birthday! In the kitchen, Trevor made a bowl of noodles for her and fried a few eggs. Then, he picked out the slightly burnt edges, which made it looked slightly better! Holding the bowl, as soon as he turned around, he inadvertently nced at the loaded trash can at the corner. Looking at the roses and cake box poking out of it, Trevor''s heart twitched again. All of those were supposed to be done by him when he came home! He didn''t expect that... Going upstairs, he gently put the bowl aside on the bedside table. "I''m sorry that I didn''te home in time! Vicky, I never forgot about your birthday! Happy birthday..." Trevor said apologetically. He didn''t expect everything to happen so coincidentally! He had tried his best to hurry and he even got a private jet, but he was stillte by ten minutes! Upset, he sat at the corner of the bed for a long time. He was exhausted, so he got up, took his pajamas and went into the bathroom. Upon hearing the sound of running water, Victoria slowly opened her eyes and nced at the noodles on the bedside table. She then gently shut her eyes again. Trevor spent all night thinking about what happened. The next morning, Trevor intentionally woke up early. In the kitchen, he asked the servants to marinate some steaks. He also personally made a small bowl of noodles for Victoria. He grilled the steak and cut it into small pieces. He put them on top of the noodles with the intention ofbining the birthday meal and candlelight dinner. Regardless, he just wanted to make it up to her and make her happier. In the kitchen, Trevor was busy preparing the food diligently. However, when Victoria finally woke up, the first thing she saw was the untouchedbel on his suitcase with Korean wordings and numbers all over it, which should be thebels that were left on it from baggage check-in! Victoria suspected. Sure enough, it was just like how she expected! Victoria forced a smile, but she wasn''t feeling anything anymore at that point. After washing up, Victoria packed her bag. Initially, she had nned to spend the whole morning with him However at that moment, she didn''t want to stay any longer in the house. Hence, she contacted the supplier and got ready to visit the factory earlier than nned. While making a phone call, Victoria went downstairs. She looked at the clock and realized it was nearing nine o''clock. Then, she remembered her lunch appointment with Alicia that afternoon. Her initial n was to have lunch then shop around for her birthday. These were all nned the day before. A supposedly great weekend n had somehow turned into a disaster from the very beginning. She estimated her time and realized that she had no time for breakfast anymore. However, her stomach was feeling funny, hence Victoria went to the kitchen to check if there was anything that she bring to eat on the road. "Aunt McGowan, do you have any bread..." She asked. She looked up and met with Trevor''s gaze. Victoria was surprised, stopped and thought to herself. Did he not leave? "You''re awake! Let''s eat! I made noodles specially for you!" Trevor eximed. He didn''t know whether he should bring up the incident from the day before. Words were lingering by his mouth but in the end, he swallowed his words. ncing around, Victoria did not say a word. From the corner of her eyes, el she saw that Aunt McGowan was passing by. She turned and asked, "Aunt McGowan, is there any bread left? I''m in a hurry to head out and want to take it as my breakfast!" As she spoke, she felt a little upset about the birthday cake fromst night. She was so angry that she threw everything away! She should have kept it for breakfast. "Yes, there is. Madam Victoria, they are all in the kitchen cab!" Aunt McGowan responded. Following Aunt McGowan, Victoria picked a small cake in a box and headed out.Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org. Behind her, Trevor was dumbfounded for a short while and immediately chased after her. At the door, he grabbed her hand and said, "Vicky, I''m sorry about yesterday and for making you unhappy! I didn''t mean to. Something happened..." "I know! My birthday is over, and I''ve epted your apology. I''m not unhappy, but I''m in a rush. Let''s talk about it when Ie home!" Victoria coldly responded. Pushing his hands away, Victoria went into the car, as if she was running away from him. Standing behind her, Trevor was at a loss for words. When he returned to his room, he found that the gift he left on the table was untouched since thest night! "Ah..." Trevor couldn''t help but sighed. Men nned, and Godughed! He frowned, and he didn''t know what to do. He suddenly thought of something and called to check on Selena''s condition. Upon checking on her condition, he couldn''t hide his exhaustion. "Okay, I understand! Let''s discuss it again when I''m there!" He replied. Hearing that Selena''s condition was not great and looking at the time, Trevor left again in a hurry, hoping that he would be able to get there earlier and return before the sky turned dark. After finishing the work at hand, Victoria rushed to the hotel. "Sorry for beingte, I was stuck in traffic!" Victoria apologized. "It''s all right. You are the birthday girl! Happy birthday, here''s your bted birthday present! Hehe..." Alicia greeted. Smiling, Alicia handed her an exquisitely packaged box and said, "The perfume is specially made for you, using the gardenia scent that you like as the base..." Seeing the te of appetizer which was almost empty, it was obvious that Alicia had waited for a while. "Thank you... Sure enough, you know me the best! Ally, let''s order first! We can talk while we eat!" Victoria uttered. Each of them took a menu and casually looked through it. Alicia ordered a few simple dishes while Victoria flipped through the menu a few times, and couldn''t help but went back to look at the signature dishes on the first page. "pepper meat...!" she muttered. Confused, Alicia looked up at her and asked, "Since when did you like to eat this? Don''t you only like spicy food but not peppers?" Chapter 752 Chapter 752 Victoria smiled faintly and said, "Exactly! Since you didn''t like it, you have to try it! It''s their signature dish!" Honestly, her main purpose was to see how different the dish she made on her ownpared to the restaurant''s. Although she might not cook that dish anymore in the future, after contemting for a while, she was still reluctant to part with the first dish she''d worked hard for! That dish to her was special. Even if it was not for Trevor, it was still special to her! However, when she spoke, she could not help but felt a bit bitter. Alicia caught sight of her expression, and she could vaguely feel that she was unhappy. She seemedpletely different from when they were fooling around on the phone the day before. It was supposed to a celebration after all, so she did not say anything. Soon, the dishes were served, and the two began to eat. They were both long-time friends and women, so they ate casually and talked about whatever they thought of. It was just a simple meal as they chatted about some family affairs, gossiped, and laughed a lot. She had eaten a lot of green peppers. Except for the restaurant''s more delicate presentation and cutting them into smaller pieces, Victoria felt that the taste was almost the same. She secretly gave herself a passing score for her cooking skills. After all, if she could do as well as the restaurant, shouldn''t the head chef who had years of experience be fired then? After walking out of the restaurant, the two strolled around the nearbymercial district. They had nothing in mind to buy. When they walked out, there was coincidentally a discount voucher issued by a newly opened hair salon. The two of them took one each to try the ce out. Alicia was growing her hair out, so they chose to wash their hair and style it.C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org When they walked out, one was styled with big curls and the other with medium curls. It suited their individual styles indeed. After running her hands through her hair, Alicia took out her cell phone and took a picture. "It''s pretty natural. Their skills are quite good! When you''re free next time, we cane again!" "Okay..." It was already past four o''clock, and they were about to part ways after walking around. When Alicia looked at Victoria, she saw that her face was in pain, and her hand was pressed on her abdomen. Her steps considerablygged behind. When she turned around, she took another step back. "Vicki, what''s wrong with you? Are you not feeling well? Why is your face so pale?" The pain made her teeth tremble. Victoria shook her head and said, "Perhaps I got bloated from running just now. I am feeling some pain in my chest..." While speaking, her breath was obviously unstable and it started to be erratic. "Let''s take a break!" She looked around and found a chair behind them. Then, Alicia helped Victoria to walk a few steps. Before they reached the chair, she saw that Victoria was in so much pain that she could not even move further. Not only could she not stand up, but her forehead was sweating too. From her appearance, it seemed that she wanted to vomit. "Did you eat something that''s bad?" As she held her, Alicia began to feel tired herself. "No! I''ll take you to the hospital!" Raising her hand, she immediately called a taxi. It took Alicia a lot of efforts to drag her into the car. After getting through the hospital registration formalities, Victoria went in as an emergency patient. Alicia helped her with all the procedures. For the time being, she did not know what the specific situation was or whether or not it was serious. She figured that Victoria might just have had something that was spoiled, or it could be an acute chest pain, and it would be bad if someone imed that she was making a big fuss again. Therefore, she did not dare call Trevor to inform him, and she would just tell him once the results were out. At that time, Frederick had just finished discussing some business matters in the ck Golden Club. He heard that Willy and Carson were bowling next door, so he went to see them. As soon as he entered the private room, he heard a burst ofughtering from inside. He looked up and saw Wyatt there too. "Ah, you''re here as well. What''s the matter? Why are you all so happy?" Wyatt stood up and moved aside to make space for Frederick. Then, he handed him a wine ss and poured him some drinks. "Carson called me and told me about Willy''s situation. I had nothing to do, so I came by!" As he spoke, he couldn''t help but twitched the corners of his mouth. On the other side, Carson was stillughing while holding a wine ss in his hand. He raised his hand and gestured to Willy, who was trying to vent his anger by bowling. He then tried to suppress hisughter, lowered his voice and said, el.n "Frederick, you have no idea! He''s been to the women''s prison twice, and he doesn''t even know if the ''poison rose'' is mute or not! He had been sucking up to her, and still ended up hitting a snag... Haha, it''s so funny!" Content belongs to While he was feelingcent, something knocked on his head with a dull thud. "Are you doneughing? If I find out who''s been spreading nonsense about me, I will definitely cut off their tongue!" After sitting down, Willy poured himself a cup of wine as well and gulped it down, looking slightly depressed. As Wyatt and Frederick looked at each other, Frederick said, "What''s wrong? Didn''t you negotiate with her? Did you not tell her that you can find a way to get her out?" Wasn''t it just an idental damage? It was not a premeditated murder anyway. There must still be some way to help her! Willy had not responded yet, and Carson interrupted, "I know that! He''s already said it, but it''s useless! That woman isn''t swayed by it at all! Also, she won''t give in to all these persuasions! heard that this ''poison rose'' is really stubborn. No one can get to her. Also, she seems skilled..." Carson was frantically sharing all the news he had heard of her. However, Carson was pulled back forcefully. Willy gave him a sidelong nce and said, "So, you think you know a lot!" Wyatt and Frederick looked at each other again, and Wyatt said, "Hey, it sounds like this woman is a little arrogant!" He rushed to the front and raised his hand. Carson said, "She is not just arrogant. She is basically a monster!" Unable to restrain himself, he wanted tough again. Turning around, Willy red at him coldly, "Since when did you be such a gossipy person? If you hit a snag next time, I will definitely have my men in front of your house and have a goodugh at you for days!" QUMS Covering his mouth, Carson obediently retreated and said, "Just pretend that I didn''t say anything. Be happy, my friend! Don''t be so petty..." As he chattered, his eyes still couldn''t help but narrowed. Looking at the two of them, Frederick couldn''t help but let out a faintugh as well. "Haha, this woman has managed to trip the great Mr. Bowles... However, I still believe that every human has their weakness!" No one was invincible! Wyatt nodded and said, "Do you need me to send someone to find out about it?" "No need, I can handle it! I''ll definitely be able to pick this poison rose. If I can''t, then my name isn''t Willy Bowles!" Stretching out his hand again, Carson said, "Can I say something?" Frederick and Wyattughed, and Carson continued, "Hey, I bet that you won''t be able to handle that woman. We can even bet on anything! Just to make it clear in advance, I''m not talking about just making her speak. I''m saying that you must pick this ''poison rose''!" Chapter 753 Chapter 753 How could such a tough woman, who could handle his vigor, not excite him? Thest time when he went to the hospital to take part in the inter-hospital social event, he happened to run into a heavily ill patient that was being transferred from another hospital. After asking around casually, he learned that the patient was aboratory staff from Casterwich Institute in Casterwich City. It was said that more than a month ago, because of the improper handling of an experiment in the Casterwich Institute, a fire and a small explosion happened in theboratory. During then, it was Lauren who was conducting the experiment. She seemed to have identally broken some test tubes of solutions and caused a fire. She rushed out in a hurry. The staff who was in the next room was heavily injured because of the explosion and had been in aa until then. It was said that it happened at night. There were no other people in theboratory fortunately because of the timing. Although the casualties were not too bad, theboratory still sustained quite a big loss. Due to the fact that it was not during the regr teaching hours, they inevitably suspected her for using theboratory for personal purpose. Therefore, she was fully responsible for it. As a result, she was sued on charges of idental injury, and was even sentenced! However, ording to the news he had heard, this Lauren was a famous genius. She had never had an ident in theboratory, and the incident was very strange. Some people said that she identally knocked over a solution, and it was also rumored that it was the results of the experiment that caused the ident. Of course, there was another exnation that the person who conducted the experiment that day was not even her, and she was the scapegoat on behalf of someone else! In short, there were many different rumors, but he also learned that the woman had a strange talent after asking around! It was said that at such a young age, she had already published many theses and had obtained quite a bit of achievements. However, she was a loner and indeed did not like to talk. Perhaps, it was all her efforts were being put in her research that allowed her to have such a great result! It was also said that the woman was quite goodlooking, but she would only have her eyes on books, and she wouldn''t work on being more feminine at all! She was nicknamed "bookworm" and "nerd"! She would use all kinds of weird tricks to drive people away if she was pursued. If she was pursued by a man who was afraid of snakes, she would show him a stunt while she was walking with him in the woods of the campus. She would tell him that she liked snakes the most, and she liked to get a few snakes to apany her when she was reading books. As a result, no one knew how she did it, but she would actually be able to get a snake around her, which made the man so scared that his legs went limp, and he almost wet his pants. He would walk away from her every time he saw her from then on! It was said that when she bent over to chase the snake away that day, someone saw a ck tattoo on the lower part of her waist. It was said to be a ck rose! It was also after that incident that she was given the nickname "Poison Rose"! He didn''t expect that woman would make Willye across so many setbacks! Unsure of the reason, but he felt that the reaction on Willy''s face was obviously different when he mentioned the woman both times!N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Regardless of whether something was going on between the two, he felt that the battle between the two of them would be very interesting and exciting! After all, Hallie had admired Willy for a long time but had not been sessful in pursuing him! He was eager to see what it was like for him to chase after a woman. At the same time, the three of them all looked at Willy. Frederick and Wyatt were also curious. After all, that woman sounded extraordinary! However, neither of them had seen her before. In their subconsciousness, they pictured an ugly image of an old-fashioned, simple, and perhaps untidy woman. So, the two of them also felt that the bet could be interesting! Willy, who was already angry because of hitting the snags, mmed the table and said, "Let''s bet! How do we do it?" After thinking for a while, Carson said, "The limit would be one year! As long as you can bring her to us within a year, and at least be as lovey-dovey with her as Frederick and Alicia, then you win! How about this, you will show her to us within six months, and within a year, you have to choose a random public ce and kiss her in public for three seconds! Then, you win! Participation in a kissingpetition is not counted! If you can do it, you win. If you can''t do it, then I win!" Thinking of the woman who was unwilling to even speak, how would she be possibly willing to show her love to him, in public? Carson thought that he would surely win no matter how it went down! Also the most important thing was that they heard that Lauren had a boyfriend who seemed to be a lecturer in their school. He even delivered food to her that night! The rtionship between the two must be good! Thus, Carson had even intentionally set a longer time limit for him. He believed that in that way, Willy would admit to his defeat willingly, and wouldn''t im that he had found some ways to trick him! Smiling, Carson said, "If you lose, why don''t you let us y with the eagle that you got from Dunmar for a while?" He heard that the eagle was not easy to keep. When he was training for it, he purposely went to Dunmar in order to bring it home, and he still couldn''t get close to it! Even then, he was still keeping it in the suburbs! They never had the chance to even see it normally! "Okay! If I lose, you can y with it for a year. I can save on a year''s food for it anyway! It''s even better if it eats all the hamsters and other pets that you kept! If I win, bring me the ''Goddess Vodka'' that you have from your treasured collections! I heard that it is the most alluring Vodka in the world! I wonder how this vodka that has been filtered through ice, Nordic Birch Charcoal, and gemstones would taste!" Carson patted his forehead and said while gritting his teeth, "That''s ruthless! It''s a million-dor collectible, and you are even thinking of drinking it!" If he lost, it would be such a painful lesson for him! "Isn''t my Hawkey worth a million US dors as well?" pping his hands, Carson said with confidence, "I''ll take the bet!" If he lost, he would just treat it as a celebration for them with the bottle of liquor. It would be worth it! Frederick took a sip of his drink and said with a smile, "Haha, I''d like to join in the fun too! I will bet one million dors!" Wyatt added, "Same here, one million dors!" Suddenly, Willy shouted, "Hey, what do you mean? Are you all looking down on me? No, I have to recruit Trevor to my team!" Did even the two of them look down on him? That was ridiculous! After saying that, he pretended to take out his cell phone. Frederick raised his hand and pushed it away. "Haha, it''s not that I look down on you, but..." ncing at Wyatt, Frederick chuckled. Wyatt put down his wine ss and continued, "We all want to see what the conceited Mr. Bowles will look like when pursuing a woman!" Frederick nodded to express his agreement! Raising his hand and pointing at them, Willy was speechless. They were waiting for him to make a fool out of himself! He was determined to pick the poison rose, and he would even get rid of all her thorns! After raising his ss and drinking it up, Willy said, "Deal!" He turned around and did a high five with Carson. Then, they had another drink, chatted more, and yed bowling for a while. After that, Wyatt had matters to attend to, so he left before them. Seeing that it was about time, Frederick said, "I''m leaving too. I rarely get a weekend off!" He still wanted to go home to his wife! Chapter 754 Chapter 754 After walking from the club, Frederick called Alicia first. He wanted to ask her where she was, and whether he should go and look for her, or to go home. However, he didn''t expect her answer to be the hospital. "Which hospital? Are you in pain anywhere? Why didn''t you inform me?" As he started the car, Frederick''s tone was obviously a little anxious. "It''s not me! It''s Victoria! The doctor said she had acute stomach bleeding. Anyway, it''s very serious! I was just about to call Trevor! What the hell is he doing? I used Victoria''s cell phone to call him, but he didn''t answer it. The call was even disconnected! I''m furious now!" "What a b*stard! If it weren''t for me today, who would have dared to sign for her operation? If she died on the road or in the hospital, would he know? How could he hang up on me when I call him?" "How is he someone''s husband? He''s such a bully! Victoria''s parents aren''t by her side, and it''s not like I can''t tell uncle and aunt about this!" On the spur of the moment, Alicia cursed angrily. Frederick roughly knew what was going on and immediately said, "He may be busy!" "It''s the weekend. What is he busy with? Is he busy having affairs? He can hang up a phone call, so can''t he call back?" Alicia went mad. Frederick was caught in the middle of the crossfire and got an awkward rebuff. After she finished venting, he said, "Don''t worry, take good care of her first. I''ll go over right away and I will inform Trevor!" Frederickforted her and hung up the phone. He started the car, put on his Bluetooth earphones, and called Trevor. Trevor had just finished his matters at the hospital. As soon as he arrived at the airport, he received a phone call from Frederick. "Frederick? It''s me. What''s the matter?" He was in a hurry to go home. If It was not urgent, he wanted to only talk about it when he got home! He needed to turn off his phone soon! In the noisy background, Frederick vaguely heard an announcement being made in Korean, and he could sense the urgency in his tone. He unconsciously frowned and his tone got a little harsh. "Did you go to Korea again?" "I''m at the airport, getting ready to go home..." Before Trevor could finish his words, he was interrupted by him, "Victoria is admitted to the hospital!" "What... what?" Trevor was stunned and stopped in his tracks. "What did you say?" Vicky? He saw her that morning! He saw that she called him earlier. However, he was in the vicinity of the ICU ward in the hospital at that time, and Selena happened to be in a critical condition. He was afraid that he couldn''t exin the situation and would make her ufortable, so he hung up the phone! After her situation stabilized, he hurried to the airport. At that moment, he couldn''t believe his ears! "Victoria seems to be suffering from acute gastric bleeding. In short, it might be very serious. She seemed to even have done an operation! The documents were all signed by Alicia. The phone call that was made just now was made by Alicia! I don''t know the exact situation yet, and I''m on my way to the hospital, but she was angry. She even scolded me! What happened to you? I heard that Alicia was having a meal with her today and celebrate her bted birthday. Was it her birthday yesterday? Don''t tell me that you did not even go home for her birthday!" "Me?" Was she sick? There was a buzz in his head. For a long time, Trevor didn''te back to his senses. To think that Victoria was hospitalized, yet he ran to see another woman in Korea, Frederick also felt that he had crossed the line. He said, "Trevor, you are married! Please look at yourself carefully! Live your life properly! Please don''t simply destroy it!" It was rare that the entire family was happy about his marriage with Victoria. Frederick was afraid that he would lose his mind and make a blunder that would destroy the family''s rtionship that even he was envious of! "No, I won''t! I''m getting ready to board the flight toe home! She was also seriously ill, so I..." He did not expect it. How could they both get sick at the same time? Trevor was anxious too, "Frederick, help me in dealing with it first. I''m about to board the flight!" At that time, in the ward on the other side of the hospital, Jeremy looked at the person who was sitting motionless on the bed. Jeremy''s voice choked, and his eyes were brimming with tears. "Mom, can you hear me?" They had been talking for almost half an hour, but his mother looked like someone who had something wrong in the head after waking up. He helped her sit up but she sat still and didn''t move at all. If he helped her to lie down, she would just be still as well, just like a doll. At that time, the doctor examined her, but shook his head again. "The patient has no reaction to any sound or movement. Her opened eyes and movement of waking up might only be a mechanical reaction of the body. In other words, her mind is unconscious! The patient''s nerves were seriously damaged and she has obviously lost her sense of perception. We tried to stimte her with sharp needles. Not only she did not feel it, but she also didn''t bleed or react like a normal being, so..." This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org. After a pause, the doctor continued, "The patient is now in a worse condition than being a vegetative! Her body''s function is so seriously impaired that we can only temporarily maintain her signs life! Mr. Pitcher, we have already gotten dozens of experts from each academy to consult her condition. You need to be prepared!" She was basically at death''s door! She was already unconscious. Even if she was conscious then, it would be worse than death for her! However, without sense of perception, would she still have any hope? Her situation then was just waiting for death to approach! "I see. Thank you, doctor!" After seeing the doctor off, Jeremy helped his mothery back down and said, "Mom, I am going to get some hot water for you!" It was he who got her mother into trouble! If she was still in a psychiatric hospital, maybe she would wake up one day. At least, she would still be living without worries! Looking at the thermos sk at the bedside and feeling confused, Jeremy took it and walked out. As soon as he walked to the pantry, he vaguely heard a familiar voiceing from the corridor. He put down the thermos sk and walked to the side. At that moment, while being blocked by Lindsay, Cecilia got extremely angry. "Get out of the way! What exactly are you trying to do?" "I should be asking you that! What did you tell him? It''s all because you, b*tch! You are trying to sow discord!" "Am I the one who is trying to sow discord, or are you the one who do things unscrupulously? I''m not as shameless as you are. Did I lie at all? Isn''t it your selfishness that caused Madam York to end up like that? Isn''t it you who tried to trick and frame us behind our backs? Isn''t it you who schemed against your own best friend just to steal your her boyfriend? Didn''t you trick Jeremy? I just don''t want to see Jeremy being used by a cruel woman like you again! He treats you so well, yet you lied to him and hurt him by using your baby! Jeremy will be turned into a jerk by you. Go away!" Content belongs to noveldrama.org "It is easier said than done. It''s all because of you, scourge. Go to hell!" The two of them pushed and shoved at each other on the ground. Lindsay gave a hard push, and then she retreated a few steps, causing Cecilia to trip and let out a scream. Then, Jeremy heard someone rolling down. "Ahh..." When Jeremy turned and walked out of the door, he only saw Cecilia rolling down the stairs. "Cecilia!" Chapter 755 Chapter 755 After taking a few big strides forward, Jeremy shot a nce at Lindsay who was beside him as if he had seen a ghost. Then, he rushed downstairs. Her hand still in mid-air, Lindsay was also startled by what unfolded in front of her. Jeremy lifted Cecilia up from the floor and patted her on the face. "Cecilia, wake up. Cecilia, are you okay? Are you hurt?" He pinched her cupid''s bow and examined her all over. He saw that she had some abrasions on her forehead, but the wounds were not deep. Then, Cecilia slowly opened her eyes. "Brother-inw, it hurts..." "Where does it hurt? It''s great that you''re awake, thank God! Don''t be afraid! I''ll take you to have a checkup right away!" He pulled her up at first, and then Jeremy carried her. "Don''t fall asleep, I''ll call the doctor for you right away!" Along the way, Jeremy kept talking to her, afraid that something would happen to her. At the junction of the corridor, Lindsay was still absent-minded and she stopped him. She kept shaking her head, "Jeremy, I..." She didn''t expect it to be like that! He red at her. For the first time, there was no emotion in Jeremy''s gaze. "Go away!" He yelled. Then, he carried Cecilia and left hurriedly. In the ward, the doctor treated Cecilia''s wounds and then gave her aprehensive examination. At the side, Jeremy looked at the woman who was sleeping soundly on the bed, and a hint of guilt shed in his eyes. "Doctor, how is she? Is she okay?" He didn''t expect her to get involved, too. If something bad happened to her, how would he be able to exin it to the Castle family? "At present, it''s nothing serious! There are some abrasions on her body, some signs of minor bone fracture on her ankles, and she has a slight concussion! It''s better for her to stay in the hospital tonight for observation. If there''s no issue by tomorrow, she can be discharged! However, she must rest. In addition, the bone fracture of her twisted ankle needs to be cast. She must take some time off and rest, and she shouldn''t exert herself! A monthter, she cane back to get an X-ray and do a follow up..." The doctor exined to him. "Okay, thank you, doctor!" Jeremy answered. After taking the medicine prescription, Jeremy was going to pay for it. As soon as he walked out of the door, he saw Lindsay standing on the other side of the corridor. Then, he went back to the ward. "Please help me transfer the patient to the VIP ward. No one is allowed to visit her except me!"C¨°ntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org "Sir, the VIP ward is for long-term hospitalized patients. It can''t be booked unless the patient is here for at least a week!" Looking at him, the doctor was obviously in a bit of a dilemma. "Then, a week it is!" After that, he handed the payment invoice back, and then the doctor added another item on it before handing it back to him. When he left the room again, Jeremy just walked past Lindsay. Turning around, Lindsay ran up to him and said, "Jeremy, please listen to my exnation, okay? I was just trying to reason with her. I didn''t mean it..." "I didn''t mean to hurt her!" "Jeremy..." She tried to talk to him. She chased after Jeremy and tugged at his clothes all the way. Lindsay''s footsteps were still a bit unsteady. "Don''t do this! Can you give me another chance? Jeremy, I can''t live without you. I really love you!" With a sudden swing of his hand, Jeremy flung her off as if she was a cockroach. "This is enough! Lindsay, do you know what love is? Your love is the kind that keeps hurting the people around me, the people I care about, and the people who care about me. Do you feel that I can''t have anything else aside from you? Do I not deserve anything more?" He clenched his fists a few times, and the hurtful emotion in Jeremy''s gaze was obvious. "Your love is too selfish! Do you love me, or just the things that you fancy? Lindsay, how many vile things have you done? I know that you care about me, and you have done a lot for me, so, even if I..." He didn''t love her that much, but he still decided to be with her! The words were lingering on Jeremy''s tongue, but he didn''t say them. He paused for a moment and said, "I want to settle down with you, but what are you doing? Are you not content? It''s because of your selfishness that you even did this to a mental health patient. Yet, you are still asking me for another chance. Aren''t you ashamed?" The anger in his heart burned like a volcano, but he still tried hard to suppress it. After all, they were once a couple, and Lindsay had borne his child twice. Closing his eyes, Jeremy said, "I''m tired! I''m afraid of your love. I can''t afford it! Don''t touch the people around me again. Next time, I won''t go easy on you!" Jeremy waved his hand and strode away. Behind him, Lindsay took a few steps forward, choked with sobs and tears poured down from her face. At the cashier, Jeremy paid for the bill and went to hand the prescription to the pharmacy. As soon as he picked up the medicine, he turned around and saw Alicia also holding a prescription in her hands, and was waiting in line. He took a few big steps forward and said, "What''s wrong with you? Are you not feeling well?" Looking up suddenly, Alicia was stunned for a moment, but then she shook her head and said, "No, I''m here to apany my friend!" While they were talking, it was her turn at the counter. Alicia paid first and then went to the nearest pharmacy counter to hand in the prescription and signed for it. When she turned around, she saw that Jeremy was actually waiting for her. Vaguely, she felt that he had changed a lot, so she didn''t avoid him deliberately. They went to the elevator together. On the way, Alicia also asked him about his situation and only then did she know that Lindsay had a miscarriage again. She couldn''t describe how she felt. In front of the elevator, Alicia was stunned. At that time, the stic bag in Jeremy''s hand was somehow cut by something, and the box of medicine fell out, with a bottle of vitamins that rolled far away. Alicia turned around and ran over to help him pick it up. As soon as Lindsay walked up from the stairs, she saw the scene. As a reflex, she hid in the corner. Returning the medicine to him, Alicia gave him a few words offort, "Don''t think too much! Life will eventually get better. Perhaps it''s just still not fated yet!" Thest sentence was in fact about whether he was fated to have a baby yet! However, when Lindsay heard Alicia''s words, they meant somethingpletely different to her... Alicia was taking pleasure elet Jeremy''s misfortune. She was saying that she was not fated to be together with Jeremy, and she was persuading him to let go of her! All of a sudden, she felt that her heart was about to jump out of her chest. Her sharp fingernails pierced into her palm! "That''s right..." He did not say much, but Jeremy felt that life was still not that dull, seeing that she was well. He turned and said, "The elevator is here, let''s go!" Then, the two of them turned and entered the elevator together. Walking out, there were mes of anger in Lindsay''s eyes... In the hospital, Victoria opened her eyes in a daze and it really felt as if she was dead. She blinked her eyes, and her mind was still buzzed. "You''re awake! Don''t move, I''ll call a doctor for you!" Trevor screamed. The moment he saw her open her eyes, Trevor''s eyes were almost brimming with tears. He even forgot to use the panic button and just turned around and ran out in a hurry. "Doctor, doctor!" From the corner of her eyes, she nced at the IV drip on one side, and only then did Victoria''s memoriese back to her. Chapter 756 Chapter 756 A quiet hospital signified thete hour! Soon, the doctor and nurse walked in and gave her a detailed examination. "It''s okay, the bleeding has stopped, so there''s no need for surgery! Miss, your body needs special attention. You have acute stomach bleeding, despite it not being serious, it may cause convulsion and shock. You must pay attention to it in the future! Stay in the hospital for observation for two more days. If there is nothing wrong, you can be discharged. In the short term, you should have a light diet and eat more porridge. In the future, don''t drink or eat too much food that''ll agitate your stomach. Don''t mistreat your stomach!" After that, he instructed a few more things, and then the doctor left with the nurse. Sitting at the bedside, Trevor helped her up. He pinched her pale face and gave her a big hug. "Fortunately, you''re determined! Vicky, you scared me to death..." They thought that there was an unknown spot that was bleeding in her stomach, so they had arranged surgery for her. Fortunately, she opened her eyes at thest moment, so the doctor chose the conservative treatment method instead. If even the strong medicine couldn''t stop the bleeding, and if she couldn''t wake up that night, she would need to have an operation the next day.Property ? N?velDrama.Org. "Does your stomach still hurt? Are you hungry? I''ve been keeping the porridge warm for you..." Shaking her head weakly, Victoria said, "Where''s Ally?" Was it Alicia who told him toe? If she had woken up earlier, she wouldn''t have let her bothered him! She didn''t want to see him. Even if she wasn''t in pain, seeing him then put her in pain again! He didn''t expect that the first sentence she said was that, and he felt like his earnestness was being sshed with a bucket of cold water. Her words made Trevor''s throat feel dry. "It''ste, so I asked them to go home first... She''lle back tomorrow to see you!" "Oh..." After replying and withdrawing her hand, Victoria slowlyy down again. "I''m tired, I want to sleep!" Obviously sensing her attempt to distance herself from him, Trevor''s heart suddenly sank. When he was about to say something, she had already closed her eyes. He was about to say them, the he swallowed the words. He bent over and helped her pull up the quilt. He continued to cover her with his coat and sat down on the chair at the edge of the bed... After two consecutive days of traveling, Trevor was actually tired, and even the dark circles in his eyes were getting obvious. Although it was only a nce, Victoria actually saw it. Her hand under the quilt slightly clenched, but she did not say a word. She was not so generous, and she was not a bandaid that soothed wounds that would only be used when needed, and to be thrown away when unneeded. If his love and care were being given to others, then she would no longer shower him with her tender loving care! That was her principle! Feeling both physically and mentally ufortable, Victoria began to hold herself back! With the effects of the medicine on top of the physical and mental strain, Victoria soon fell asleep again. Looking at her gaunt face the whole time, Trevor felt both physically and mentally tortured as well... The next morning, Alicia came to the hospital with arge bouquet of flowers. She didn''t pay any attention to Trevor and just showed him a ck face. Frederick patted Trevor on the shoulder trying tofort him and nced at the door. Then, the two went out. By the window at the end of the corridor, the two stood there, and Trevor did not know whether tough or cry as he spoke, "Your woman is so hard to please. I was expecting her to throw in some good words for me!" However, when she came, she didn''t even acknowledge him! "Do you know when they say you feel the same way as someone else? You should already be thankful if she doesn''t say bad things about you!" After saying it jokingly, Frederick exined. "I heard from Alicia after the nchard family was isted, her ssmates would take pleasure in her misfortune and would take advantage of her when things were bad. They even distanced themselves from her. Victoria was the only one who still treated her really well genuinely, and she helped her a lot before! A friend in need is a friend indeed. You can tell that she has a good character from this!" To be frank, they shared a good ??? rtionship. Although Alicia did not ask for help easily, but they were reunited when she was short of money back then. Since she met and befriended Alicia again when she was in such a state, it could be seen Victoria was both affectionate and loyal! It was said that beautiful women were natural enemies, and men were considered their targets! However, it was obvious that she did not treat Alicia as her enemy! Content belongs to Then, apart from their rtionship, Alicia was also grateful towards her. Both of them were understanding! It was understandable that Alicia would refuse to speak to him! "I know! I will cherish her dearly!" How could he not know? She used to treat Anthony that way too! Also, it was her kindness that moved him in the first ce! Such a woman was too precious and hard toe by! At that time, in the room, Alicia asked Victoria about her condition and chatted with her for a while. As Victoria couldn''t figure out how Trevor was there, she asked her about it as well, and Alicia told her the truth. However, after some thought, she added a few words for fear that Victoria would feel ufortable. "I have scolded him for you! Men are always like this. When they are negotiating businesses, they haggle over everything. At other times, they are just so careless! Frederick is the same too when I had appendicitis and it was so painful that I was kneeling on the ground. We were even arguing!" Taking her hand, Aliciaforted her. "Vicki, I think he cares a lot about you. He was unkempt and was in a rush when he arrived, and it seems that he ran all the way here. His stomach even grumbled loudly. ¨¥ Everything has its own process, and rtionships need to built upon little by little. Men need to be trained slowly as well. Even if we are angels, we can''t make sure that they would be loyal to us in an instant! I think as long as this man still has feelings for you, and if you also still like him even just a little, you can still fight for it!" Content belongs to She held Victoria in her arms and rubbed her forehead against hers. "I like that we''re sisters-inw! Haha..." Pushing her away, Victoria rolled her eyes at Alicia. "Don''t act coquettishly with me. I am not your husband!" Tilting her head, she showed Alicia a look that expressed her displeasure, but she couldn''t help but smiled in the end. "I know! You take care of your body first, and then we''ll fuss about it when you''re feeling better..." As they spoke, joyful voices could be heard from the ward... In the following days, Victoria was in the hospital for recuperation, and Trevor apanied her almost all days. Even important meetings were held in the small room on video calls. Whenever she was in need, he would immediately carry her to get checked. It was said that hospitals were where people''s hearts got most vulnerable. Although she only stayed there for a few days, every time when she went for a checkup, she saw all kinds of tragic scenes around her. There were crying and nerve-wracking wailing, and her heart felt heavy. She could not help being moved, and Alicia''s words woulde back to her from time to time while at the same time, another simr scene appeared at the bottom of her heart. Victoria was confused! She was so confused that she didn''t know what to do! So, she chose to be silent, using her sick body to avoid anymunication with Trevor. That day, she was scheduled for another checkup, so Victoria washed up briefly and prepared for it. When she walked out, she saw Trevor on the phone again, and his lowered voice was full of anger as he was scolding someone. His gaze was fixed on her again. He had a tired look in his eyes... Chapter 757 Chapter 757 Also, his shirt was obviously wrinkled. Trevor was indeed in a mess thenpared to his usual state! She knew that he had been very tired during the period of time in the hospital. When she needed to take her medicine at night, he would always apany her. On the one hand, he had to pay attention to her condition. On another hand, he had to deal with his work. She knew that the woman also called him. When he was in front of her, he did not answer it, but she knew that he must have called her back at some point. However, he did not leave the hospital at all. She could feel that it was harder and more tiring for him than her during that period of time! Her stomach was not good, but there was no visible change in her appearance yet. However, he was obviously gaunt already! "A bunch of good-for-nothings! Didn''t I say it would take at least three years? Do I still need you if the contract is for one year? Fine! Go sign the contract! If you can''t, what else could we do? Do you need someone else to guide you?" After hanging up the phone, Trevor turned around. Seeing Victoria standing behind him, he quickly adjusted his emotions and spoke again. His attitude had obviously changed when he spoke again. "Have you''ve packed up? Let''s go!"Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org. Just as he finished speaking, his cell phone vibrated again. It was very short, which could be a text message. Victoria smirked slightly and subconsciously wanted to tidy his cor for him. Her hand was already mid-air. After a pause, she took her hand back and stroked her hair instead. "I''m fine now. I still have the servants with me. You can go back to your work!" If there was nothing wrong from the examination, she would be able to get discharged. Actually, there was no need for him to stay there anymore! Regarding that, Victoria had been very understanding, and she never put on an act. Her change of actions was very obvious. Even though Trevor was looking at his cell phone, he still noticed it. His heart suddenly throbbed. "Are you still ming me?" On that day, he actually was sending her birthday wishes as the clock stroke. However, as he was rushing out to deal with a contract hastily, he didn''t realize that he had only finished typing the text message, but didn''t send it out! At that moment, Trevor only felt annoyed, but he couldn''t exin. There was no evidence for his exnation. Even he himself felt like his exnation sounded like a lie. There would be no way to confirm the time an unsent text message was written. Looking at his hurt gaze, Victoria suddenly avoided the topic. "I''m going to get the medical report!" She turned sideways, but was stopped by Trevor. He turned around and hugged her from behind. "If you''re angry with me, you can beat and scold me! It pains me to see you like this!" Trevor said. He should be in excruciating pain! She muttered in her heart, but Victoria pursed her lips tightly. It pained her too. Since her birthday, she had been feeling very horrible! "What do I have to do in order for you to be willing to forgive me?" He missed her birthday. It was his fault and he felt guilty. Saying his apologies, he had said and did what he could. However, no matter how capable he was, he couldn''t reverse time! He racked his brain, but he was really at his wit''s end! "Divorce..." Trevor''s expression changed, and his hands unconsciously exerted more strength. "That''s impossible!" "Pftt!" Victoria couldn''t help but chuckled. Actually, what she wanted to say was since it was impossible to divorce him, she just wouldn''t forgive him and she would let him to continue to be upset. However, she didn''t expect that his temper was shorter than she had imagined. At that very moment, his urgency made her feel better! Finally, she raised her hand and helped him straighten his cor that had been annoying her. After all, he was still her husband then, and his reputation was hers too! "Don''t even think about it! Don''t you know the family rules of the Clements family? Over here, there will be no divorce, and once they are married, they shall remain together until they''re widowed! You will be mine for the rest of your life! Although what I have done may not be good enough, but Vicky, trust me, I''ve really done my best..." Trevor was in a dilemma. He didn''t know whether he should exin about what happened with Selena or not. He was afraid that if he mentioned it, she would be even more unhappy. However, if he didn''t bring it up, his exnations felt feeble. He was stuck in a difficult situation! Taking back her hand, Victoria said, "Actually, what I wanted to say was that since I can''t divorce you now, I''ll write this down as a big dismerit of yours, and you would be observed for three months! I''m not angry with you anymore. Go to work! Come here when you''re free..." In her heart, she didn''t think of getting a divorce. Perhaps the difference between the effort she sowed in and the results she reaped seemed out of bnce, but on second thought, she thought what Alicia said was quite reasonable. Without a rtionship, how long could lustst? Lovers would not be able to tolerate others interfering in their rtionships, but she was being overly enthusiastic! Content belongs to noveldrama.org All of a sudden, Victoria decided to give him another year! They could work on their rtionship; they should both let go of their pasts. If he still treated her the way he did a yearter, then there would be no need for her to be disappointed anymore! It also worked well that she didn''t need to specifically remember the date as it was her birthday! "As long as you are not angry, we will do whatever that you say!" He lowered his head and kissed her lips. Trevor said, "I''ll apany you for your checkup, then I''ll go back to work!" When the checkup was halfwaypleted, Alicia came, and Trevor happened to be answering a phone call, so he left early. With Alicia apanying her, as the two talked, Victoria was more at ease! At that time, on another side of the hospital, Danica was holding a consultation list as she looked at it again and again. "Doctor, what does this mean?" What did it mean by observed to be effective at first, but treatment can''t be continued? "Miss Randolph, I''m sorry. I''m afraid that you can''t have proceed to have your operation! This is the X-ray of your physical examination before and after yourst treatment. Take a look at this one. Here..." The doctor pulled out one of the sheets and pointed to it with his hand. She couldn''t understand the situation at hand. Danica said impatiently, "Doctor, if you have something to say, just say it!" "Miss Randolph, we have studied your case for many days. ording to the current situation, it is likely that you have liver cancer! Therefore, regardless ofser treatment, chemotherapy, or drugs, it may still cause cancer cells to spread. So, we can''t treat you any further temporarily. This is the real reason why I asked you to draw blood, take an X-ray and reconduct aprehensive examination earlier!" She was in a big shock suddenly, and she felt that the room was spinning. Danica kept shaking her head and couldn''t believe it. "Doctor, is there a mistake? How is it possible? I... I didn''t feel anything at all!" "Miss Randolph, you may not know much about this. Not all early stage cancer diseases have symptoms! Liver cancer has the lowest survival rate among all cancer diseases and basically has no sympto the N the early stages. When the symptoms appear, it''s already reached the advanced stage. Generally speaking, from the diagnosis to death... it won''t take more than half a year! Fortunately, there was a cancer expert here when the result was sent over the other day, and he noticed it. Then, we gave him the several reports of your physical examination. He studied them, and he thought it was very likely to happen, so we specifically asked you to have a reexamination this time!" After taking out another report, the doctor handed it over and said, "Look, this is the report that was we sent over just now. Your AFP level analysis in your blood indicates that it has reached 22ng/ml, which obviously shows that it''s positive, and it''s the same result as what got from CT scan and ultrasound examination! Our examination has a 90% uracy rate within the eight months before liver cancer symptoms start to appear! Therefore, we suggest for you to be first transferred to the oncology department! If you still have any doubts, you can get more tests done at different hospitals! I hope that you will obtain treatment sooner and remove the tumor earlier. That way, at least you can maintain your life for one to two years..." Chapter 758 Chapter 758 She was still so young, ahh... ncing at her sympathetically, the doctor gave her some time to digest the news before speaking, "Of course, it''s on the premise that the surgery is very sessful, and there is no rpse after that. Therefore, we conservatively suggest that we first use drugs to control your gynaecological disease. In addition, we also need to have a look at the prescribed drugs first in case of an adverse reaction!" It sounded like a death sentence. Danica could not remember how she got out of the consulting room. She walked out in a daze and sat paralyzed on the stairs... Since she was still staying in the hospital for her confinement period, almost no one came to see her except her sister. After she lost her temper, Nerissa didn''t visit her after either. Every day, Lindsay seemed to be on the verge of an explosion, and whoever provoked her would get the consequences of it. "Jeremy? It''s me..." She made another call to Jeremy. Just like before, the phone was connected, but there was no sound. From time to time, some noises or conversation could be heard. Raising her ears, Lindsay gritted her teeth so hard that she can hear the cracking sound of it. She knew that he woulde to the hospital every day, but every time, he would stay in the guest area of the senior VIP room which was isted. Without a room card, she couldn''t even pass through the front door of that area. Even if she managed to sneak in, there were still people who were on duty around the ward for inspection. She wasn''t even willing to waste that kind of money when she was doing her confinement, but Cecilia had been staying in there all the time. There was also his half-dead mother! Clenching her fists again and again, Lindsay never thought that time, he would be so heartless that even her recent miscarriage couldn''t arouse his sympathy. Looking at the empty room, she thought of the day when he came in with a look of remorse. It was clear that he didn''t me her, and he was very kind to her... It was all that crazy and annoying devil''s fault. She made her angry and killed her baby, and even snatched her husband away from her? What a b*tch! However, why did the medicine so coincidentally lost its effectiveness at that time? Didn''t they say it was a powerful medicine for treating mental illness? She was a patient to begin with, and it was not her fault that she turned to have dementia in the end! Compared to how she lived her life in the past, it was better that she had dementia instead! She was obviously helping her! Why was everyone ming her? God wasn''t fair! In the room, Lindsay''s eyes were full of anxiety as she stroked her hair. With a movement of her hand, her palm was covered with falling hair. She rushed to the mirror and couldn''t help but reached out her hand to touch her obviously aged face. "How could this be?" Why did she suddenly look so much older? Also, why did it seem that her hairline had receded? Why did she look so ugly? No wonder Jeremy hated her! While looking for her lipstick, she shouted, "Doctor, doctor..." "Miss Crouch, the small amount of hair loss is normal. The change in the level of pregnancy hormones and the nutrition supply will lead to slight hair loss. Usually, if it''s not serious, it''ll grow back within five to nine months. You can be rxed and don''t worry too much!" "What? Are you a doctor? Is this considered a small amount? Is this not serious to you? Do you want me to be bald? I want toin to your superiors about you!" She lost her temper again at the doctor, and the doctor couldn''t talk some sense into her. In the end, the doctor could only prescribe her with some oryzanol supplement, vitamin B and other supplements that helped with hair nourishment. He was barely able to escape from the ward, and the nurse ran out with him. "Oh my, what kind of person is this? She''s so hard to deal with. She''s simply a lunatic..." "What bad luck! Don''t let her hear you. Let''s go!" Behind them, there were continuous sounds of things falling and smashed. After venting her anger and as she walked out of her ward, Lindsay unconsciously walked towards to the senior VIP ward area again. When she arrived at the entrance, she was separated by the transparent reinforced door. Staring at the barrier in front of her, she was so mad that she kicked it twice. "F*ck, do you think you can bully me because I have no money? You''re not allowing me inside, right?" "I''ll also go and get a room. I''ll get one on this floor itself! I have plenty of money!" With a yell, she raised her hand and was about to smash it again. As she lifted her gaze, she saw two familiar figures appearing in the corridor. At that time, the man was holding a woman, and the two were talking andughing, seemingly sharing a very close and intimate rtionship. Was it Jeremy and Cecilia? "B*tch! Open the door, open up!" Cursing angrily, Lindsay smashed the door again and again. At that time, the red rm light at the door shed, apanied by a slight ringing sound. Shocked, she stepped back. When she looked up again, the corridor was already empty. Turning around, she retreated and ran away. As soon as she got back to her ward, she took some money and asked someone to transfer her to a VIP room. "Miss, the ward you asked for is currently full, one will only be avable in the afternoon. However, it needs to be sanitized and cleaned up, the earliest you can be transferred is at night. Also, wel ne actually have two vacant rooms upstairs, which are more expensive. Do you want to transfer to another room or..." "It''s fine if it''s at night. I only want this floor, and any of the rooms is fine!" She handed them the bank card impatiently. Seeing that, the cashier in charge didn''t say anything more. He took out a credit card machine and swiped it for her. Then, he gave it to the nurse in charge before he printed out a slip, quickly stapled it, and handed it to her. "Miss, if there is no problem, just sign here!" Without even looking at it, Lindsay signed it, and then turned around and walked out irritably. She walked around on several floors in the corridors, but she didn''t see Jeremy and Cecilia again. No matter if she called Jeremy of Cecilia, she was being handled the same way. It would be connected, but no one would speak. They would just wait for her to end the phone call herself or until the phone battery died and turned off automatically!This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org. After calling a few times in a row, Lindsay was pushed to the point of madness. At that time, in the ward, the cell phone rang from time to time, and Jeremy was just helping Cecilia pack her Juggage. Looking at the cell phone beside her stopped ringing on its own, Cecilia said, "Jeremy, why don''t you go and have a look at her? If she continues like this, how would you be able to rest after this?" Content belongs to Whether he was eating or sleeping, he would never be at peace! Cecilia felt that she was having a nervous breakdown as well! Although Cecilia had already blocked Lindsay, she would just kept calling her on different phones as if she were crazy. She had no other way but to unblock her. She could only answer the phone and let her say whatever she wanted to herself! Otherwise, she would never be at peace! Content belongs to "Ignore her! Once she''s done enough of it, she''ll stop! The more you entertain her, the more she''ll pester you! Have you packed up? I''ll send you home tomorrow. Go home and have a good rest!" Cecilia nodded and suddenly lowered her head with a lonesome look on her face. "What''s wrong? Are you still not feeling well?" "Jeremy, will you me me for stirring up a mess in your life? Will I never see you again?" As if she was his sister, he rubbed her hair. Jeremy smiled faintly and said, "Silly girl, it''s not your fault! When there''s a holiday next time, you cane over and have some fun whenever you want to. I''ll take good care of you at any time!" "Okay..." Then, the two of them packed everything up and walked out of the room. At that time, Lindsay was shuffling back and forth in the corridors restlessly. When she came to her senses, she was standing at the junction of the corridor, and her legs felt sore. There was a woman sitting on the stairs opposite her... Was it Danica? Chapter 759 Chapter 759 Her eyes paused for a moment. Seeing her look like she was on the verge of dying, a sense of sympathy rose in her chest. Lindsay leaned to one side and sat down. They sat together side by side. Hugging her knees too, no one spoke. Then, a familiar voice suddenly came from the corridor, "I don''t care, how can you do this?" Talking to Frederick on the phone, Alicia was still very angry. Her good mood on that day was once again ruined by him. She stood still and wanted to stomp her feet. "I just want to eat the grilled fish from Oriental Restaurant! You''ve postponed our ns for a few days already!" How would it taste the same if it was made at home? Of course, she knew they could make it at home! She was so annoyed! When she thought of the fish, the glutton in her started to growl, and she almost drooled. "Forget about it! I shouldn''t have waited for you, then I... You must have something to do again tomorrow! I''ll go by myself!" On the other end of the phone, ncing at the time, Frederick could feel the grievance in Alicia''s tone. He immediately turned his car around and coaxed her. "Okay, okay! Don''t be angry. Then, why don''t we go today? I''ll go to the hospital to pick you upter. Oriental Restaurant is a little far away, so let''s go earlier!" "Send me your location! Don''t be angry, hmm?" Afterforting her for a while more on the phone, Frederick shook his head and said, He must be bored out of his mind, if not, why did he call her and make her angry for no reason? Her recent temper was so easily triggered, and she was always in a foul mood. He scrolled over the contact list on his phone and dialled another number. "Mr. rk, I''m sorry. I have something to do at night, and I might not be able to make it tonight. Is it convenient to change the date for the survey?" After arranging the work matters on hand, Frederick made another call to Chet. He basically had not stopped making phone calls throughout the whole journey. Fortunately, everything was moved around smoothly. In less than ten minutes, Frederick arrived at the entrance of the hospital. Meanwhile, Alicia was still standing in the same spot, replying to both work and private text messages. She had no time to attend to the dinner arrangement for the night. As soon as she finished replying, she looked up and saw Frederick already standing in front of her. It was just three o''clock, so Alicia felt a little guilty unknowingly. Seeing her pouting her lips unhappily, he almost simultaneously raised his hand and poked her in the forehead.Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org. "I''ll take you to eat! Don''t bicker! You''re bing more and more headstrong, almost like an ignorant child!" He used to think that she was easy and not picky. Unsure of what was wrong with her those two days, and she just oddly had a craving for grilled fish, which had to be from the "Oriental Restaurant". It was even not good enough to invite chefs toe and cook at home. It was either because there was ack of atmosphere, or the fish was different. Otherwise, she would just say that the variety of seasonings was notprehensive enough, or that the spat wasn''t decent enough. Anyway, it was not the same taste! She lowered her head slightly and muttered softly, "You were the one who stopped me from going there on my own to eat it, and you have postponed our ns for a few days now! You''ve broken your promise..." She didn''t know what was going on with her, but in the past few days, she even dreamed of eating that fish! Although she was not short of money, but she really just couldn''t bring herself to go to the restaurant alone and just order one fish dish. Furthermore, Victoria was sick. She wanted to ask her brother or Caroline along initially, but Frederick stopped her halfway. In the end, he just kept postponing the n! However, thinking about it, it seemed a little too dramatic for her to lose her temper with him just over a meal. So, after pulling at his clothes, Alicia looked a little apologetic and coy. Frederick hugged her andughed. "I''m not angry with you. Didn''t I just discuss it with you? Recently, your temper has been getting worse and worse. You get angry over the smallest matters!" She wouldn''t even allow him to speak! "Hubby, it''s your fault for spoiling me so much! Let''s forget about it today. I''ll definitely improve my temper in the future and restrain myself more... Let''s go and have a look at Victoria, and then we can go and eat the fish!" "Okay..." He held her in his arms and they walked together side by side while talking andughing. In the corridor, the two''s lightughter felt like a mockery to her as Danica listened to the conversation between them. She clenched her skirt so tightly that it wrinkled, and Lindsay instantly gritted her teeth so hard that cracking sounds could be heard. At the moment when their eyes met, a dangerous glint shed through them... In the quaint Oriental Restaurant, the two of them chose an intricately designed booth, which was beautiful and secluded. The melodious Chinese orchestral music, together with the beautiful scenery of lotus flowers, created a magnificent oriental atmosphere. Soon, the appetizers were served. When the special grilled fish was served, Alicia was so excited that she almost lost her grip over her cutlery. "Haha..." Frederick chuckled lightly and helped her cut the fish. "Don''t rush, it''s all yours!" The restaurant''s grilled fish, in his opinion, was nothing special in particr. It was just that their way of preparation was indeed very unique. The entire fish looked like it was leaping. It had a gold-scaled red tail and the shape was adorable. It was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It smelled incredibly scrumptious. He was unsure if it was to keep the fish''s shape or to make it crispy, but the skin was quite tough, and it needed some force to pry it open. Without waiting for the waiter to cut it up, Frederick divided it into small pieces little by little along with the score marks on the fish''s skin. As Alicia took the chunks fish that was still piping hot and stuffed it in her mouth, she acted just like a child in a candy shop. She grinned happily and even her eyes squinted. She was eating quickly, and continued staring at him eagerly while he continued to slice the fish up as she bit onto her cutlery. Content belongs to It was the first time that Frederick had seen her like that. He was quite surprised and immediately understood why she threw such a big tantrum. Sure enough, the way to a woman''s heart was really through food! Alicia ate most of the fish, and the two of them truly enjoyed their meal. At that time, Willy visited the female prison in Casterwich City again. That time, he went alone with only a document pouch. Since he had been regarded as a frequent visitor there, he was led directly to an independent cell near the back door after he greeted the prison''s wel personnel. He had specially requested for the privilege previously! Content belongs to After all, it was not a glorious thing. He went in and out of the ce quite often. Of course, it was better for fewer people to know about it. The cell''s door opened, and the administrator left. Nodding to show his gratitude, Willy walked in on his own. At that time, Lauren was still holding onto her knees at the corner of the bed just like usual. She didn''t even raise her eyes. He had gotten used to her being still and stiff like a log. That time, Willy was already tormented and was emotionless. He nced at her and shook the leather paper bag in his hand. "I''m here to give you something this time! I don''t expect you to speak now, but there''s something that I need to confirm!" Although all kinds of information pointed out that she was in fact the legendary "poison rose" who was a very talented chemist and graduated from a famous college, it was hard to say whether it was misinformation or not. Who knew whether she was the real Lauren Heady? He made a bet with Carson! Thus, he didn''t want to pursue a fake. Even if he won, he would be happy for nothing. At that moment, Willy looked at her. His mind was still filled with the conditions of the bet. He gritted his teeth in anger. Did Carson actually want him to be with someone as reticent as her for one year? He himself was already taciturn enough. If he was to be matched with a mute like her, wouldn''t he turn into a lunatic when the time came? Sure enough, after talking for a long time, the room was still filled with quietness... Willy felt as if he was going insane as he felt like he was talking to himself! That woman could really infuriate a person to death! How could such a woman have a boyfriend whom she even dated for two years? Chapter 760 Chapter 760 That man''s brain must be full of sh*t, wasn''t it? Otherwise, he would be a fool. If not, how could he not be crazy by then? Putting aside the leather bag, Willy took a step forward and said, "You''ve been in here for some time, haven''t you? Apart from the few days before your sentence that your boyfriend came to see you twice, no one came to visit you anymore. Boohoo, you''re so pitiful..." He shook his head deliberately and shushed, as if he was sighing. Looking down, he found that the person on the bed was still like an ice sculpture. She had not moved at all. Willy had met all kinds of people before. However, it was the first time that he had seen a woman like her who seemed devoid of emotions. That kind of person either had a cold nature or was just extremely calm! No matter what kind of person she was, she was definitely quite dangerous! Nheless, for some reason, Willy did not seem to sense any danger from the woman in front of him. He only felt that she was as still and calm as ever! Could it be that she had no will to live? She was so young, so how could it be?This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org. A thought shed through Willy''s mind. He then rejected the possibility of his own thoughts. It was just a few years of jail sentence. For someone like her who had not moved at all ever since she went in, she was basically as tranquil as a goddess. Assumably those few years would have nothing on her! Willy nced at her. He couldn''t help but got curious about her. What kind of woman was she? He had already stood in front of her bed for a long time, but she did not move an inch, and she had no reaction at all. The corner of Willy''s lips curled up. He slowly lowered his head and said, "This ce is isted from the world. Do you really not want to know what''s going on outside? About Zedd..." As soon as he mentioned her boyfriend''s name, he captured the slight tremble of her long eyshes! The smile on Willy''s face widened. He slowly straightened his body and said, "Don''t tell me that you think that the reason he hasn''t visited you yet, was because he''s trying to bail you out?" Her posture didn''t change, but her eyebrows obviously twitched slightly. Willy knew that he had found her weakness! "Theboratory''s fire and explosion was the work of your boyfriend, wasn''t it? You were taking the me for him, weren''t you? Based on the investigation of this incident, it appeared that someone used theboratory for private purpose at night. Someone have shattered some dangerous chemical test tubes or made a mistake in an experiment that caused an explosion. Only those who were involved would know the actual reason for it. In short, staff member was injured identally, the universityboratory was damaged. These serious damages were because of an ident that involved unauthorized usage of theboratory. There were also no outsiders in the university other than some guards on duty as it was at night! Moreover, only the university''s lecturers, administrators, and students were allowed to enter theboratory. At around ten o''clock, the university''s dormitory was already closed off from the public, and only the tutors were allowed to roam around freely. As it was at night, only the two of you were recorded in the surveince camera, and the surveince camera closest to theboratory waspletely destroyed because of the explosion. The only witness who would know what happened would probably be the administrator, but unfortunately, he was heavily injured and burned from the explosion. He is still in the intensive care unit. It was rumored that even if he stayed alive, he would just be in a vegetative state!" After a pause, Willy said, "So, that means that only the two of you know the truth! Zedd testified that he was the one who sent supper to you that night, so he happened to be there at that time! I think it was your boyfriend who did the experiment that day, and you were the one who sent the food..." Regarding the matter, she didn''t deny it from the beginning to the end, but neither did she admit it. From beginning to end, it was only Zedd who spoke about it. He was partially a witness, but she signed the documents, which was equivalent to that she tacitly approved of what had happened. However, ording to the information he found at the university, Zedd''s and her achievements wereparable. She had the most potential among the young tutors, and she was also the youngest tutor in the history of Casterwich City University. Her results were extraordinary. On the other hand, as for her boyfriend, he had found more information about him that showed that he was hardworking! Although he had some achievements and might be the better ones among his peers, butpared with her, he was obviously not as great! So, if there were only the two of them at that time and one of them blundered, he suspected the one who made a mistake was likely Zedd, who wasn''t as capable as her! Content belongs to noveldrama.org The truth was simple, and there was concrete evidence. If she admitted to it, they would be able close the case easily with someone superior to work on it. Finally, she looked at him with her head tilted, but Lauren still didn''t say anything. "You''re risking your life here, so don''t you want to know... what he''s doing out there?" He spoke in a very contemtive tone again. Willy always stopped when he was supposed to say more, like a kitten ying with its toy. Finally, Lauren''s gaze turned to be annoyed as she was getting anxious. They looked at each other. That time, it was Willy''s turn to purse his lips and say nothing. As if a century went by, he finally heard the voice that he had dreamed of hearing, and her few words were as soft and ethereal as the sounds of nature. "Who are you?" She knew that he was teasing her. He was a stranger that she had never seen before, but he came to the prison to visit her many times. So, he must have some trick up his sleeve. Lauren knew that well, but at that moment, she still couldn''t retain herposure. She leaned over and looked up. She was getting too tired. Finally, she slowly moved to the bedside and stood up. Even so, the man opposite her was obviously taller than her, and he was estimated to be about five foot nine. She sized him up from the corner of her eye and snorted, "It''s up to you if you want to say it or not..." After stretching her body, she lifted her leg and wanted to take a walk. However, behind her, she heard a charming male voice, "My name is Willy!" Turning around abruptly, Lauren''s gaze fell directly on him and looked at him all over. Seeing the light in her eyes, she was obviously shocked. He narrowed his eyes. Willy asked in confusion, "Do you know me?" Her questions and the affirmative tone showed that she should at least have heard of him before! "Then I suppose I don''t have to introduce myself." Without saying a word, Lauren turned around and began to walk back and forth slowly in the cell. Her pace and steps were calm and organized. Seeing that he had been ignoredpletely once more, Willy suddenly remembered the purpose of that trip when she approached him again. Then, he stretched out his hand and grabbed her. "Excuse me!" Her body moved, and Willy''s hand actually missed her shoulders. She really did have some skills! Raising her eyes, Lauren''s brows slightly frowned in displeasure. She was alerted, and there were obviously small sparks of anger in her eyes. Her pale lips were also tightly pursed. They stared into each other''s eyes. Suddenly, there were some fiery sparks that came up between them. Willy''s gaze was no longerzy, and he was fully alert. He turned around and slightly moved his fist. Then, Willy quickly attacked her again. With a dodge and a turn, Lauren was indeed as rumored. She was extremely dexterous and avoided the attack. However, before she el? could regain herposure, he didn''t give her any time to catch her breath at all and continued his attacks like a violent storm. Content belongs to noveldrama.org She raised her hand and fought back subconsciously. In the next movement, her wrist was pinned behind her back and her other arm was caught in mid-air. She bent her knees and tried to hit him between his legs. As if he had already expected it, Willy turned his body slightly and weighed down her leg first, and she waspletely pressed against the cold hard wall... Chapter 761 Chapter 761 Men and women naturally had differences in strength. After struggling several times with all her might, Lauren still couldn''t get out of his grip. Her chest was bulging with anger, like an irritated beast, she made an angry hum between her breaths. At close range, Willy realized that the woman was as slim as a stick. From a distance, she looked like a thin and weak man. Looking at her from a closer distance, she was actually really beautiful. Her skin was smooth, and her skin was as white as snow. Her amber eyes were like azy cat''s. The plump tip of her nose softened her sharp brows, and with her slightly curled lips, she was cold but not fierce. She had a unique feminine aura! The corners of Willy''s mouth curled into a smile as his faint gaze swept past her. "Haha, so it''s all just for show..." Her movements were very experienced, but in terms of strength, it was obvious that she wascking! However, regardless male or female, an ordinary person would not be able to take any advantage of her with the skills she had. The strong ones might not be as dexterous as her, and weaker ones might bepletely wrecked! This woman was very smart! They had only exchanged a few moves, she didn''t show everything, and she actually knew how to observe the opponent''s attacks first before making her moves. Besides, she clearly understood her own advantage and she had been using her flexibility! If it was someone else, they might not be able to defeat her! He pinned her under his body, and it was an awkward and intimate position. However, she was still like a proud peacock. She did not scream or panic. She even maintained the indifferent posture that she had when he first came to visit her, which was out of Willy''s expectation. Since she couldn''t win or escape him, Lauren slowly gave up struggling and preserved her energy. Feeling it, Willy smirked once again and turned around, pushing her against the wall. "What are you doing?" As her back was facing him, she became increasingly sluggish. Lauren had a faint bad feeling. The next second, she felt a gush of hot breath in her ear. "I am going to check your body!" What? Lauren had yet toe back to her senses, but the loose prison suit on her body was violently lifted and pulled, and she felt a gush of cold wind on her waist. She was so mad that her face turned red. "Willy!" That b*stard! Was he going to be a hooligan even in the prison? He actually took off her... pants! She was so embarrassed that she just wanted to dig a hole in the ground and hide herself. She smashed the wall angrily as she gritted her teeth, but there was nothing she could do. As his eyes nced downwards, Willy saw a small, half- bloomed ck rose tattoo slightly below her waist, above her hip. "ck rose?" Sure enough, it was her! The next second, Willy stopped. He released her and took a step back. He raised his hand and adjusted his slightly messy suit. His actions were gentlemanly as if the frivolous man before was just her illusion. Lauren immediately turned around and quickly tidied up her clothes. She distanced herself from him and stood against the wall, obviously alert and fearful. When she stared at him, her gaze changed a few times. After ncing at her, Willy turned around and walked out of the door... Behind him, she was still leaning against the wall like a gecko. Lauren couldn''t help but be stunned. Was he going to leave just like that? Unconsciously, she raised her hand and put it on the back of her waist. What a lunatic! Did he deliberately go to the prison just to see the rose tattoo on her body that could bemonly seen? Lunatic! Lunatic! Lunatic... She cursed silently in her heart. She could clearly hear the doortching and locking from the outside, then everything gradually returned to silence. Lauren then went back to her bed in a daze. The traffic was busy in Casterwich City that night. The hazy night sky was filled with bright stars that shone radiantly. At the Blue Star Terrace Hotel, a grand business event was in full swing. After chatting with a few friends and walking around for a while, Wyatt returned to the buffet table and changed his te. He took some snacks and then looked at his assistant, Seth, and said, "What do you think? Is she the one we''re looking for?" Shaking his head, Seth said, "Hazel is a frequent visitor of various nightclubs and famous ces. Her public identity is the owner of a high-end beauty and bath chain store. I actually think she looks more like an old hag! I''ve looked at all her targets, and they are mostly either married or old rich business owners! APsuch an age, she probablyCopyright by N?v/elDrama.Org. cherishes her life very much. However, the more ordinary one looks, the more they need to retain their youth! Look at how beautifully she is dressed, she is an expert at dressing for the asion!" However, at most, that woman was just unting her beauty and trying to pimp herself! He observed her alluring posture, and saw another perverted man''s hand reaching into her clothes. She was just smiling like a naive girl who was in love, not realizing anything going on. Indeed, Wyatt also felt that this person was brazen and was a little ostentatious! Although there was no need to hide these physical actions of theirs at such a private party, but the socialite''s actions were simply too explicit. If they were merely touching each other, it was still eptable. However, if they were to engage in something beyond that, it would indeed be too much. Wyatt retracted his gaze and ate some fruits. "Mm, there''s no hurry. Let''s look around!" He wanted to find out if the other half of the form had anything to do with her, and if she was one of the sale channels of it. "Do you want to give it a try?" As soon as Seth spoke, Wyatt caught a glimpse of a sexy, plump middle-aged woman dressed in a red blouse and a ck skirt approaching. At that moment, Seth yed along. "Mr. Johnson, I think you''ve been too tired recently. Do you want to find a woman to help you rx?" His voice was neither loud nor soft. It was just audible, but not very clear. Wyatt immediately understood, and he also pretended to be tired as he pinched between his eyebrows. "I''m not interested, she''s filthy!" As soon as he spoke, he heard a peal of chirpy femaleughter. "Hey, isn''t this the famous Mr. Johnson? It''s my great honor to meet you today!" While they were speaking, the woman interrupted. She also raised her hand and handed over a premium membership card. "Hello, I''m Hazel, the owner of the Beauty Angels Club! Our club provides a variety of premium entertainment, such as billiards, performances, sauna baths, various massages, and so on. Mr. Johnson, you''re wee to enjoy the experience..." "Oh? Thank you!" As soon as she reached out her hand, Wyatt unexpectedly took out a business card and gave it to her as well. The woman''s face instantly glimmered with a smile. "Mr. Johnson is really easy to work with! Our angels have all kinds of charms. They are all first-ss beauties, and they''reparable to those famous celebrities. There are also a few who are highly educated, very pretty, unmarried and very young! Mr. Johnson, please look for me when you visit. I will try my best to serve you." After that, the woman did not stay for long. Flipping over the business card, Wyatt said, "Sauna baths? To be honest, I prefer nightclubs! Not only do they have women, but there''s alcohol too!" With a nod, Seth chimed in. "Mr. Johnson, you''re getting more and more difficult to please! I heard that a new bartender came in recently at the Heaven Star Clubhouse. Her new ''midnight scent'' is well known, and it is getting almost as famous as the once trending ''Hell Ice Liquor''. However, the women they have there..." They were not as good! "Why don''t we try it out another day?" Chapter 762 Chapter 762 The two of them seemed like they were chatting casually. Then, the woman couldn''t help but said, "Mr. Johnson, you muste and experience the Beauty Angels Club! The Beauty Angels Bar is very popr in our joint, and I guarantee that you won''t want to leave once you''ve had a taste of it! How do you know which one suits you better if you don''t try it out, right? What''s more, I''m sure you could afford to enjoy these little pleasures in life!" After saying that, the woman winked at him. "There will be a surprise too!" After that, the woman regained herposure and said, "All right, I won''t disturb the two of you. If you need anything, you can contact me!" At the same time, she gave Seth a name card, and he watched her leave. Seth flipped through the card as he and Wyatt looked at each other. Later on, both of them nodded simultaneously. Seth then said, "I''ll find some time to try it out!" "Sure, but you have to be careful with the ce and the people there!" It was obvious that there were hidden meanings behind Hazel''s words. She wasn''t a simple person!Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org. "I got it. Don''t worry!" Then, Wyatt looked up and incidentally saw Carson passing by the door. "I think I saw Carson... I''ll go check it out!" Putting down the ss, he looked at the time and said, "Don''t wait for me!" "Okay! I''ll finish my drink and leave!" After nodding, Wyatt walked out of the door. He went out and looked around, but he didn''t see any trace of Carson. He was puzzled when he turned around. Did Carsone to the party as well? Why didn''t he see Carson earlier? As the thought crossed his mind, he suddenly felt something warm on his shoulder. "Wyatt, what a coincidence! Why are you here?" Wyatt turned around and looked at the hand on his shoulder. He gave Carson a sidelong nce and said, "To see you, I guess!" After that, Carson swept his gaze at the banquet hall across from him. He turned around and straightened up as he withdrew his hand from Frederick''s shoulder and patted it. "It''s not like my hands are dirty, I just washed them!" He only patted Wyatt on the shoulder, so what was wrong with him? He was almost bing just like Frederick! "Why are you here, then?" He tiptoed and turned around. Then, Carson said, "Ah, let''s not talk about it! I''m not good at saying no!" "What?" Wyatt was still confused, but he was pushed forward by Carson, "You''re just in time. Drink with me! Or else, I''m really going to throw up..." What was going on? Before Wyatt could make a sound, he was pushed around the corner into a small banquet hall. Then, he suddenly realized there was a whole different ce at the corner. When he entered, the whole room seemed extremely gaudy and bright, which made him feel extremely dizzy. Wyatt couldn''t help but squinted his eyes when he looked up. The magnificent banquet hall was modestly sized, and it was able to amodate about 20 people without any problem. What was fascinating was that it was bright and dazzling! There was a chandelier that shimmered brightly, a red carpet, zed crystals, and gold ornaments. It looked like a gold mine. There was only one word that could describe the ce- opulence! How did the banquet hall end up like that? It was so gaudy that it made him ufortable. It was so tacky! At the same time, Carson pushed Wyatt in and they stood aside. Then, only did Wyatt realize that it was a birthday party! He thought that it was the birthday party of someone who''d just suddenly made a windfall, but Carson exined, "The daughter of the Sherman family, Evelyn, is turning 22 years old this year! Look at them. They are trying so hard to make sure that everyone know that they''re rich and they own a mine!" Wyatt wasn''t sure what to say. Wyatt was taken aback. He smiled and said, "A girl''s birthday party? Do they own a gold mine?" Why did they hold a party so extravagant? The point was, why was he there? Carson raised his eyebrows and said, "They own an aluminium mine! Also, I had no choice! They''re one of my dad''s previous patients, and they called him every day to ensure his attendance and even sent him an invitation card. I had no choice but toe here." After strolling around, Carson whispered in Wyatt''s ear, "Ah, a ssic ''nouveau riche''! There is even a banquet spread next to the room, and Kheard that the dishes served are exorbitantly expensive. They are all meats and seafoods, with no vegetable dishes at all. guess they are trying to stuff their guests up! They threw a huge party, but look at how tacky it is! Also, look at the guests!" As he said that, Carson couldn''t help shaking his head. As soon as his eyes settled on a spot, Wyatt saw a man in a suit and leather shoes shouting loudly. His tie was a little crooked, and more importantly, his suit and pants were obviously a little too long. His feet stepped on them, asionally, and he looked very sloppy. The man standing next to him looked like someone who was eager to get rich as well. He had on himself pants that were too short, and it even revealed his red socks! Content belongs to noveldrama.org It was considered auspicious to wear red socks, but they should at least be covered up on such an asion! At first nce, they were all dressed to the nines, but they gave out a strange feeling. It was especially so for people like them who often attended high-end cocktail parties. They were gaudy and a pain to the eyes. They were so improper that it felt like they were monkeys trying to mimic human behavior. In fact, it was quite funny! "Why do they look like a group of extras on a movie set?" How could a businessman, who relied on his status for a living not pay attention to his reputation? "People who could run a mine are mostly chuffs. The Sherman family started mining in a county near Casterwich City! They just bought a house and settled down here, and heard that they did it for their precious daughter! The reason they held this birthday party for her was so that she could enter the circle of the socialites of Casterwich City in the future! Except for money, they don''t have much connections. You can see that except for a few legitimate businessmen, the people here... you were right! They seem like a bunch of hired extras!" Carson''s expression was dour, and heined, "If you exchange a few words with them, you''ll know what it means to preach to deaf ears!" Conversation with them was honestly maddening! The key point was that these people were too enthusiastic. They didn''t know how to read the room and acted overly familiar with each other. Carson was going to go insane as he was constantly osted by them, and some even tried to y matchmaker for him! What he needed most then was to have someone by his side as he didn''t want to be alone! Carson was afraid! "Haha..." Wyattughed and turned around. Suddenly, a familiar face entered his vision and his eyes narrowed. "Is that..." Following his gaze, Carson saw a stout figure dressed in a pinkish princess dress. Then, he said, "That''s Evelyn! She''s the only daughter of Freddy, and this party was organized for her! Look at her outfit. She really thinks she''s a princess! I bet the diamonds on her cost more than a million dors! The point is, look at her figure. The color really doesn''t suit her!" She looked fat and bulky, her bbiness fully exposed. Moreover, the pleated dress made her look even tackier! Well, Evelyn clearly had her father''s figure. She was plump indeed! "Ugh, I''m talking about the man beside her!" Was Carson blind? Then, Carson froze for a moment as a tall and charming figure suddenly appeared in his sight.... Chapter 763 Chapter 763 The man was dressed in a quality suit with no tie. His white shirt was matched with a stunning ck suit, and a blue silk scarf was tied around the cor to add some colors. He was dressed up in a casual yet courtly style, looking like a gentleman. He obviously stood out from the crowd. At first nce, Carson recognized him. "It''s him! I think that''s the guy Evelyn loves! What''s his name? He has a rather unique family name, Wrig..." Carson scratched the back of his head, then turned around and eximed, "Yes, Franklin Wright! I think he''s also the president of apany!" Looking away, he put his arm on Wyatt''s shoulder again. He had a gossipy look on his face. "Let me tell you, Evelyn is really into him! She praises him endlessly in front of everyone. She''d boast about his education and the great university he went to. She''d tell people all about his salutations and how manypanies his family runs. She''d talk non-stop for ten minutes about him!" "It''s driving me nuts! I really don''t know what''s there to show off about! Anyone can get a degree! I''m also a graduate with a Ph.D. in medicine! Also, a shellpany can easily be started with just 100,000 dors. I would also be able to run hundreds ofpanies as well!" As he shook his head, Carson continued on, "Hey, he''s quite a good-looking man with good taste and temperament. He seems quite qualified. It''s obvious that he doesn''t belong to the crowd here! What''s gone wrong with his taste? How could he actually be into Evelyn? Does she have some inner beauty that we don''t know about?" While muttering to himself, Carson nced at Wyatt. Not that he was shallow, but even though internal beauty yed an important part, her physical appearance was making it a little too difficult! Evelyn not only had an average figure, but she also looked a little ugly! Anyway, he wasn''t someone who could ept someone like her, whose skin was rough, and who had buck teeth! "However, I can''t see that she has any inner beauty either..." One could easily see through her character and mannerisms. Everything she talked about was rted to money, and it was an obvious show of power. Her father, on the contrary, was just a generous person. He wasn''t as bad as his daughter! "Do you know what birthday present Franklin''s given her? A custom-made tinum diamond bracelet with the numbers 521 on it. He even put it on her personally! He was there for the cakecutting and they even danced together as if they were already married! Do you know what the number means? Look, that''s the bracelet showing on the screen!" Following Carson''s gaze, Wyatt saw the scene of them cutting the cake fromst time on the screen. The camera happened to be focused on Evelyn''s wrist. There was a sparkling bracelet on it. The thick bracelet was connected to two diamonds. In between the diamonds were the numbers "521". Wyatt couldn''t help but frowned. "I really don''t understand it. Hey, why do you think he likes her? Is beauty really in the eye of the beholder? If not, he must be gay!" Otherwise, it didn''t make sense! It would still be somehow eptable if they were childhood sweethearts. However, ording to some people, they had just known each other for about a year and a half! Carson was still speaking when Wyatt nudged his elbow away as he turned around. Wyatt gave him a sidelong nce and said, "You''ve spoken for more than ten minutes!" After that, Wyatt went straight inside. "Hey, what do you mean? Wasn''t it you who asked? Wyatt, you meanie!" Did Wyatt make fun of him and even called him annoying? Carson let out a intive sigh and followed Wyatt. It was rare for him to have time off, and it was essentially a free meal on top of that. Wyatt walked to the side and picked up some food without hesitation. Then, he surreptitiously nced at the main table. Right then, Franklin and Evelyn whispered into each other''s ears. They did look particrly intimate! However, just as Carson had said, they were really not a good match! As the saying went, where there''s smoke, there''s fire. In fact, Wyatt knew that Franklin was far more interested in her family''s riches. ??? The easiest way for Franklin to get the favor and full support of a woman in the shortest amount of time would be to go for what shecked. Only then, her desperation and eagerness to please him would allow him to get what he wanted as soon as possible and get a divorce after that! After all, the Wright High Group was truly down in the dumps then! Suddenly, the image of a beautifully gentle, smart but slightly stubborn woman appeared in Wyatt''s mind. Comparing the two, the difference was astronomical! Wyatt thought of Waverly. She was a puzzling yet interesting woman. He rarely remembered a woman''s name, but strangely, hers was imprinted on his mind even though he''d only heard it once. Swirling the red wine in his hand, Wyatt''s thoughts wandered. When he came to his senses again, Carson nudged him. "Hey, what are you thinking about? You look so happy and you even chuckled!" Carson blinked his curious eyes as he stared at Wyatt. Pushing Carson''s head away, Wyatt said, "Stay away from me. You wouldn''t mind that, but I''m afraid that people would think that I''m gay!" "Then tell me what you''re thinking? It''s definitely not about work, or is it..." Was he thinking about a woman? Suddenly inspired, Carson seemed to see the old Willy, and his eyes began to gleam. What was the situation? Was he going to be sucked into the ckhole of romance again? Was marriage contagious? It seemed that they were getting married one after another! If so, why was Carson still all right? Was he immune to theThis content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org. charms of marriage because he studied medicine? Thinking about it, a myriad of emotions shed across Carson''s face. In the end, they all turned into bitterness. One by one, his friends were all going to abandon him. Wasn''t that cruel of them? "I''m going to wash my hands!" Ignoring him, Wyatt just put down his ss and walked out of the door. At that moment, someone went over to chat with Carson, so he was left behind. When he left the room, Wyatt''s cell phone rang. He pressed the answer button and walked to a quiet corner beside the window. After finishing the call, he walked towards the restroom. There was only one restroom on each floor, which was in the totally opposite direction. So, he walked past therge banquet hall again before he turned to the other corridor which was rtively secluded. As soon as he walked out of the corridor, he suddenly heard some noises. Subconsciously, Wyatt stopped. At that time, a low voice of people chatting seemed to being out from the female restroom. "Promise me... Don''t leave tonight, okay?" "Don''t be like this. The guests are waiting..." "Franklin..." The name piqued Wyatt''s curiosity, and Wyatt was shocked by the whispers that would make people''s imaginations run wild. Unknowingly, he took a few steps forward. Sure enough, when he poked his head out a little, he could ambiguously see two familiar figures intertwined together passionately next to an empty space beside a big pot of decorative nt! Chapter 764 Chapter 764 He frowned again. After getting a good look at his face, Wyatt shook his head unconsciously and turned to leave. He returned to the banquet hall and chatted with Carson for a while. When he looked up, he saw Franklin and Evelyn smiling as they walked in. He paused what he was doing, and his expression darkened. It was about time to leave. The two of them walked out together and parted ways at the door. Wyatt couldn''t stop thinking about what he had seen. For some reason, his chest felt heavy and ufortable. When he arrived in front of the gate, a figure suddenly jumped in front of his car. He mmed on the brakes and swerved. It was so abrupt that he stumbled forward. He looked up and saw Waverly waving her arms, stopping the car. Anger suddenly welled up in his chest. Wyatt unfastened his seatbelt and dashed out of the car. He was even more furious when he saw that there was only a hair''s breadth between her and the car. "Do you have a death wish?" Being shouted at, Waverly retreated and slowly opened her eyes, even her legs were shaking then. However, she had already waited for five hours. If she hadn''t done that, she might not get to see him, and she would''ve waited for nothing. Wyatt noticed that she looked a little grimy. Her skirt was wrinkled, and she was carrying a white bag on her back. She was also holding some folded newspapers, which seemed like she had been sitting on. Wyatt nced at her and guessed that she had been waiting for quite some time. She had even found his house! How dedicated! "I... I''m here to ask for a favor!" Waverly slowly said after gathering her thoughts. That time, she got straight to the point.Property ? N?velDrama.Org. Wyatt got even angrier. He wasn''t expecting her to reappear after scaring her away thest time. On top of that, did Waverly not care about her life at all? If he had been slower on the brakes, he would have run her over. The security guards heard themotion, had already opened the gate and came out to wee him. "Master Johnson, you''re home!" "Yes..." Wyatt nced at the servant and said. "Drive the car in!" "Yes, sir!" After ncing at the both of them, the security guard walked towards the car and drove it into thepound. "Mr. Johnson, please have mercy and give us a little more time, okay? One year, no, half a year... or, three months? Please don''t destroy the Wright High Group. We''re willing topensate any losses you may have incurred financially or mentally. We can even pay you double. Please let us off the hook and give us some time." Waverly looked miserable as she sped her hands together and pleaded pitifully. They were already going to eliminate it. Why wouldn''t they just let it slide and give them a chance? As she thought of Franklin''s worried face, Waverly became even more anxious. It wasn''t only about the money anymore. More importantly, it was about dropping the Sky Sess Group''swsuit. It was only a rumor then but there were already agents that were pursuing the suppliers to take responsibilities. If they were found guilty, it would be the end of the Wright High Group! The establishment of a brand until it rose to prominence was the result of decades of hard work. However, it could be destroyed in just a moment. If the Wright High Group was ruined just like that, then the marriage between her and Franklin would be even less likely to be realized! Her father wasn''t agreeable to it to begin with. If the Wright High Group had a scandal then, regardless of whether they went bankrupt, her father would never let them be together just judging by his temperament. At the thought of that, Waverly felt strangely sad and disappointed. Growing up, her father had doted on her the most. She had always been the most valued daughter in the Castle family. How could her father let the apple of his eye marry a man who didn''t have a bright future? However, they were in love with each other, and she really hoped that they could grow old together. In the past, she had applied for studying ounting in hopes that she could work at hispany. Although she didn''t join hispany in the end, she hade to Casterwich City because of him. She felt a little upset and gloomed as she thought about those things that were bothering her. The more pathetic she made herself out to be, the angrier Wyatt became. He squinted his eyes and stare at him threateningly. However, Waverly didn''t notice it at all. She thought that he was a lit human with feelings after all, and if she persevered, she believed that she could convince him. So, she refused to give up unless she had beenpletely turned down. "Mr. Johnson, why don''t you think of this as the sale of something that you wanted to eliminate anyway, but at a high price to us? Or, you can view it as a rental to us for a year to start with Think about it, you would have anything to lose, but so much to gain from this. Then, you can decideter whether or not to keep renting it to us, or you can sell it off! As long as you give us a chance, you can make a profit and I won''t keep pestering you. It''s killing two birds with one stone! You must be annoyed with me already. So, why not?" Content belongs to W Wyatt was furious as he stared at her, but his eyes softened slightly. How smart! It had only been a few days, but she had alreadye up with an idea! Renting it? She must have had exhausted her brain just because of Franklin! "Mr. Johnson? Mr. Johnson?" Waverly sped her hands together and looked at him pitifully again. Wyatt frowned. "You can leave! Why should a woman like you interfere in affairs between us men? Just take care of him at home. Let him deal with the rest by himself!" Wyatt flung his hand, turned and walked through the gate. "Hey, Mr. Johnson, Wyatt..." Waverly''s legs were not responding swift enough, and she was too slow. The heavy iron gate had already closed when she turned and chased after him. She shouted and banged on the gate, but Wyatt didn''t even nce back. Wyatt went to his room and poured himself a ss of red wine to try and calm himself down. He took his pajamas and went into the bathroom. After showering, he heard the pitter-patter of rain. He looked out the window and saw that it was drizzling. Wyatt took his wine ss and walked to the sofa. He watched the evening news on the TV while having some wine. By the time he came back to his senses, it was already storming outside. He walked to the balcony to close the window. The movement of a figure suddenly caught his attention as he stepped out and looked up. He was closing the window, but he ended up suddenly pushing the window wide open. The heavy rain couldn''t block the view of the slim silhouette in it. He clenched his fists tightly. "D*mn it!" Why was she still here? Is she dumb? Chapter 765 Chapter 765 Wyatt was infuriated. He pulled the windows and curtains shut and turned around to pick up his cell phone. Soon after, the servant stood at the door of his room with a wet girl beside him. "Master Johnson, Miss Castle is here!" Wyatt waved his hand. The servant turned around and left. Wyatt was angry as he nced at the poor girl at the door. "What are you doing standing there? Are you noting in?" Did she need him to shout at her at the top of his voice? After running her fingers through her wet hair, Waverly fiddled with her hands uneasily. She nced inside warily. The clean and bright room looked like a work of art. She looked down at her dirtied leather shoes and didn''t move for a long time. The more he looked at her, the angrier he became. "If you''re noting in, then just leave!" As soon as he finished, he saw her taking off her shoes and putting them outside the door. As she went into the house in a hurry and as the back of her feet was bare with the shoes she wore, her socks were wet as well then. After a pause, Waverly also took off her socks. She wiped her fair and tender feet on the carpet and then slowly walked in with her head down. Waverly hated it when others dirtied her house, so of course she wouldn''t want to do that unto others either. Waverly felt that she couldn''t make him hate her any further, and she was still asking for help from him. At first, he thought she refused to enter because she was afraid that he had other intentions. As he watched her taking off her shoes and socks, he felt attracted to her again. He hadn''t expected it. He nced at her curled feet. The most adorable thing was that two pink pigs were painted on her big toes. If you put them together, they made a silly pair! Wyatt was unable to hold it in any longer. His lips rxed a little. A faint smile appeared on his face as he wondered if the pigs represented herself. Wyatt walked to his cupboard and rummaged through his clothes. He found a new bathrobe, and a set of shirt and shorts. He then threw them at her. "Go and clean yourself up first!" It had to be ufortable as she was drenched from head to toe. Waverly didn''t think much of it and just went towards the bathroom following his gaze. After she took a shower, Waverly put on the bathrobe first. However, the bathrobeced up on the front, and no matter how she wore it or how tightly she tied it, she could still feel a breeze. It would fall apart easily especially when she moved. The low-cut cor made her feel insecure. Then, she tried on his shirt. The light blue shirt was slightly sheer and it covered half of her. As it was loose, it wasn''t sticking to her body, so it wasn''t too exposing. She checked herself in the full body mirror. His shirt was long enough to reach her thighs. However, she wasn''t brave enough to wear a man''s shorts. Also, she had on a pair of short tights, so she decided not to wear it. She dried her hair partway and then walked out holding her wet clothes. Wyatt swirled his wine ss lightly with one hand and scrolled through his cell phone with the other. Wyatt looked up when he heard her movement. His light blue shirt covered half of her slender legs, exposing part of her fair and smooth legs. She looked like a mermaid, and it was mesmerizingly beautiful! Something seemed to have moved his heart and he felt a wave of heat rushing through his entire body. Suddenly, Wyatt''s mind went nk. At that moment, the servant brought in a bowl of ginger soup. "Master Johnson, the ginger soup you requested is ready!" It was only then that he came back to his senses. Wyatt''s gaze swept over Waverly out of the corner of his eye. "All right..." The servant was smart. She walked to Waverly and said, "Miss, have some. It will warm you up!" She then quite considerately put the ginger soup on the table nearby. "Give me your clothes! I''ll wash and dry them for you." "No, there''s no need! Thank you..." Waverly waved her hands and felt a little embarrassed. If the servant took them for a wash, how would she leaveter? She couldn''t be dressed like that! The servant looked at Wyatt and then just reached out to take it. "Miss, there''s no need to be so polite. Give it to me! Don''t worry, it won''t take long. It will be done in less than half an hour. We won''t take too much of your time!" The servant had already walked out of the room and gently closed the door. Waverly only then realized that she was in a room with a stranger. Her face suddenly felt hot, and she felt a gush of cold air on her leg. Her hair on her entire body stood on end. "What are you waiting for? Hurry up and drink it!" Was she waiting for the soup to get cold? "I''m fine. There''s no need to... thank you..." He obviously sounded impatient, and she was feeling very tensed. She stiffened unconsciously and lowered her voice. However, things didn''t go as nned. She sneezed as soon as she stopped talking. She sneezed twice. Just as she said that she didn''t need it, how embarrassing! Wyatt''s eyes narrowed as she rubbed her nose. Waverly was blushing furiously. She lowered her gaze and walked towards the bow! of ginger soup without him saying anything else. She put it to her mouth as she looked at him, putting ona tough face as she looked at him. He didn''t look like a bad guy. He couldn''t be that bad, could he? She hesitated, and her hands paused for a while too. The look in her eyes infuriated Wyatt. "It''s not poison! Drink it!" She was already in his ce. Wasn''t it a little toote to be worried by then? With his IQ, would he need to stoop so low? If he really had any intentions towards her, he wouldn''t have waited so long, and it would already have been over for her. Waverly couldn''t help but coyly pursed her lips when she realized that he had read her mind. Her dimple appeared when she pursed her lips. It was quite a sight to behold. After she finished drinking, she put the bowl back in its original spot. "Thank... thank you!" Her soft voice was like a stream, and it was sweet and refreshing. It could be seen that she was a well-educated woman. Although she was wearing men''s clothing, she didn''t give a lowly flirtatious impression. Instead, she looked charismatic and simple. Content belongs to noveldrama.orgProperty ? N?velDrama.Org. He sized her up as he swirled the ss in his hand. Wyatt gulped the wine down. Standing across him, Waverly was looking down gingerly as she fiddled with her hands, like she was being punished. She didn''t dare to make a sound. After all, she was in someone else''s house. Wyatt looked extremelyfortable. She was worried about bothering him! Wyatt put the wine ss down and shot her a nce. "Why didn''t hee?" Did she know what her boyfriend was doing then? After a moment''s hesitation, Waverly understood what he meant. "He''s working overtime..." Even if Franklin wasn''t busy, he was so prideful. How could he put away his pride and beg him? A man would rather suffer defeat than getting down on his knees! Chapter 766 Chapter 766 That was why it was better to be a woman! If she wanted to cry, she could cry. If she had to bow down to someone, she would. She didn''t have to overthink about it. She could do whatever she wanted. It wasn''t like she had anything to lose. As they talked, that odd thought shed through Waverly''s mind. Wyatt raised his brows slightly. He couldn''t help but look at her with contempt. "Is that what he told you?" "That''s right..." She nodded seriously and then felt that it didn''t sound right. She exined further. "Franklin is a very good person. He''s diligent and knowledgeable. He''s also pragmatic... If it weren''t for this incident, I think the both of you might have be friends! Birds of a feather flock together, don''t they?" It was just that Franklin''s luck was poor, and he didn''t have much time to fulfil his ambition. He had to bear the heavy burden himself. After the incident, he did look rather pathetic. Technology was the core of apany. Since he''d stolen it from someone else, it was indeed... "Haha..." Wyatt snorted. He didn''t agree with her at all. Was that kind of man worthy of beingpared to him? Franklin had copied hispany''s designs for the sake of money. Knowing that it was a bad decision, he had taken shortcuts and various risks for the sake of sess. It was a bold move. Wyatt could give him some points for that, but Franklin''s actions that night had disgusted him! If only he had an ounce of responsibility and acted like a proper man. How could he do such a thing? Wyatt had much more admiration for the woman in front of him than Franklin. Meanwhile, Waverly was still praising Franklin and pleading for him."Mr. Johnson, can you just give us some time?" The more earnest Waverly was, the more unhappy Wyatt felt. "You came to a man''s room in the middle of the night. How could he still be in the mood to ''work overtime''?" Even an idiot would be able to tell that Wyatt was mocking her. Waverly bit her lower lip and said softly, "He doesn''t know that I came to look for you..." Her long eyshes fluttered, and she suddenly looked up. "Can you keep this a secret? Whatever your decision is, don''t tell him... okay?" She sped her hands together unconsciously and looked at Wyatt pitifully. Her thoughts were written all over her face. Seeing her hopeful eyes, Wyatt frowned slightly and his eyes narrowed. Did he not know? Was that possible? If Franklin was supposedly working overtime, how could he go to a party so brazenly? Wasn''t he afraid that she''d visit him or check up on him? "Oh?" He answered her yfully as his lips curled into a smile. "Then, what did you tell him?" "I told him that I''m hanging out with my friends. I''ll be singingte into the night, so I told him not to disturb me!" Waverly said truthfully,pletely unaware that she was being so honest with him. "Singing? At the karaoke, or a nightclub?" Wyatt strolled forward and his sharp gaze drew closer. "Who would''ve known? Do you often go to ces like this?" She was clearly a good girl. She looked extremely innocent. The only possibility was that she came from a good family background, or at least, it was good enough that she didn''t need to worry about something to eat or wear. She was probably well protected and had not been exposed to society''s dark side. She hadn''t noticed that he was trying to trick her. She waved her hands frantically and said, "No, no! I don''t like those kinds of ces. It''s so chaotic! I have only been singing once..." As she finished, Waverly put her hands down and was dazed for a second. "Why am I telling you this?" She scratched her head. She almost thought she was being possessed. Didn''t shee to beg him for help? Why was she talking about her personal affairs? Listening to her talking, Wyatt was sure that Franklin knew that she was lying. He might even know that she hade to beg him for help. If not, he had to at least know that she''d been there before. He must have agreed with what she was doing deep down. She was dumb, and had no idea that he was using her! After thinking for a moment, Wyatt asked again. "How many years have the two of you been in a rtionship?" "What?" She looked up. That time, Waverly pursed her lips. It was obvious that she didn''t want to answer. Why did he keep asking personal questions? What kind of weirdo was he? "If I don''t know how your rtionship is, how would I know if you''re telling the truth?" Did that mean that he would consider it? Her eyes lit up and Waverly felt a surge of excitement. A faint smile appeared on her lips. "Two years! He treats me very well and often dotes on me. He agrees to whatever I say! Also, we''re about to get engaged..." As long as Wyatt was willing to give Franklin a chance, Franklin surely wouldn''t object to it. He was in a mess then, and it was time and buffering that he needed the most! Waverly was obviously excited. However, she didn''t know that Wyatt was just stringing her along. There wasn''t a need for him to say anything, and she had already blurted everything out. If they''d been together for two years, then they had to be spending a lot of time together. Unlike him who was a stranger to Waverly, Franklin would know her like the back of his hand. Wyatt was instantly sure of his assumption. She was a very genuine person! It was just that... she was a little naive! Her long eyshes were fluttering, and her mouth was slightly open. Her expectant expression was written across her face. She was like an open book. Wyatt slowly walked towards her, smiling yfully. When he came to her side, he circled around her and gazed intently at her. She stood there in a daze, not knowing what was going on. She even turned around with him as he did. When she suddenly met his fiery gaze, a strange feeling arose. She stepped backwards with her hands covering her chest. What was the meaning of that? Was he thinking about... They looked at each other, but Wyatt didn''t say anything. Instead, he stepped closer and closer to her. Waverly started to panic and instinctively tried to dodge him. She didn''t realize that she was going deeper into his room. She felt a chill on her back and suddenly came to her senses. She realized that she had been forced against the corner of the closet. Just as she wanted to wriggle her way out, she realized that she was stuck in between the wall and the closet, and he was right in front of her. She waspletely cornered. She turned around on the same spot ufortably. She looked like a frightened animal and she was almost pressed against the wall. "What are you trying to do?" She wasn''t serious about it when she said that she wanted a kid with him! Unconsciously, she kept shaking her head anxiously. Wyatt seemed to have read her thoughts. He suddenly took another step forward and pushed her into the narrow space in front of them. "You''re here to see me, aren''t you? We have a girl,ing to look for a man in his room in the middle of the night..." He paused right there. Wyatt even tried to scare her by breathing into her ear. Immediately after, Waverly almost jumped out of her skin. She screamed as she pushed him away.Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org. "That''s not what I meant! This isn''t... that! Don''t get me wrong. I don''t want to have a baby with you! I went to yourpany to wait for you, but I didn''t see you. I had no choice. If I don''te now, what else could I have done?" Chapter 767 Chapter 767 ? Waverly urgently yelled that even the skies could hear her. Wyatt instantly understood. No wonder she came to his home to wait for him. His working hours at thepany for the past two days had indeed been uncertain. He was just bored to his whims, so he yed with her! However, Waverly took it seriously. She was so scared that her eyes were half-closed. She kept fidgeting and clenching her hands around to quickly loosen his bathrobe. Before she realized it, her hands were already on his warm, well- defined chest. "Ah..." Waverly said. She quickly retracted her hand as if she''d been scorched by something hot. She pressed her body against the wall and stooped down. She subconsciously tried to protect herself by shrinking into a protective ball-like position. However, as soon as she squatted down, her line of sight met the man''s private part, and her face immediately flushed red. She suddenly stood up, and grew even more afraid of looking at him. She couldn''t dig her way out of this. Afraid ofing into contact with his body again, she covered her face and turned her body away. She stood in the corner as if she was being punished. Wyatt smiled and approached her again after witnessing her silly behavior. In the next second, his burning chest was met with her back. He gazed at her, amused. "Looks like you''re more naughty than you look! You''re not here to take advantage of me, are you?" He teased. Her body stiffened like a corpse. Waverly was on the verge of copsing. Her flushed face was so red that it looked like her head was about to explode. "No!" She shouted. She then shook her head like a rattle drum. She suddenly turned back and was about to say something, but their bodies were too close to one another. As soon as she turned back, her soft cherry lips brushed against his. Waverly was instantly sent into a startling daze, and she identally hit the back of her head against the wall with a loud bang.'' She couldn''t help but gasp at the pain. She winced in pain, as the soreness on her head spread. It was as if a strong current of electricity was rapidly shing through his body. Wyatt''s pupils unconsciously shrank a little. Waverly rubbed the back of her head. She was in so much pain that her face was scrunched. That was just an ident. Both of them were well aware of it! Thus, there was no need to exin as no one made a sound. Wyatt''s heart was stirred up as he felt the extreme softness under his body. He even felt an itch rise within him when he smelled her faintly discernible feminine fragrance. Under the soft light, Waverly''s gently hanging eyshes looked curlier and prettier. They looked like a row of feathered fans. She was still pouting, her lips jutted, from the pain. Her full and smooth lips were so sexy that they were like a budding rose. Although she looked innocent, she also exuded a sense of allure and sensuality. Wyatt lifted her chin as he raised his hand. Her moist and silky smooth skin was shining like pearls under the soft light. This was the first time Wyatt looked at her as a mature woman instead of a silly, little girl. His eyes suddenly shed with a different light. Even his voice turned a little low and serious. "Didn''t you tell me to let you guys go and give you sometime?" He asked. "You agreed?" She replied. She was initially still annoyed, but when she heard this, she suddenly forgot everything. Upon looking up, her eyes were full of sparkling light. "If you stay with me for one night, I''ll give him a year. What do you think?" Wyatt asked. "Wha... what?" Waverly asked in disbelief. It was as if thunder was crashing down on her and she had been struck by lightning. "I''m still unmarried! How can he bring up such an unreasonable demand?" She thought to herself. Wyatt drew closer to her as she lowered her head. The scorching heat once again burned into her ears. "You''re not deaf, neither did you hear me wrongly." She felt that she had been deeply insulted as a stream of anger instantly rushed to her throat. Just when Waverly was about to explode in anger, Wyatt suddenly withdrew his hand and pulled away from her, increasing the distance between the both of them. "Did you hear my conditions? Think about it ande back to me after you''ve made up your mind!" Wyatt told her. Back in the hall, Wyatt called out to the servants.Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org. Soon after that, the door of the room was pushed open, and a servant walked in respectfully. "Yes, Sir." "Go and see if Miss Castle''s clothes are dry. If not, find her a maid''s outfit!" He ordered. "Yes, Sir!" The servant immediately replied. Out of the corner of her eye, she nced into the room and then quickly left. On the other hand, Waverly was still in a trance. After a long while, she slowly walked over. "Can you make a deal... with me but with a change of conditions?" She asked timidly. He poured another ss of red wine to calm himself down. Wyatt shot her a cold look. "What can you give me?" Waverly was rendered speechless by his words. Yes, he didn''t seem to be in ack of money or wine. If they had enough money, it wouldn''t be so difficult to solve the problem! In truth, wasn''t this just a matter of mutual benefits? Waverly let out a sigh. She let her head hang low, looking severely depressed. "What should I do? What should I do?" She thought to herself. Her guts twisted in worry. She figured that it would be even more difficult to see him in the future if she were to miss this opportunity. She was anxious but her brain was drawing nks, as if her mind had short-circuited and she wasn''t able to think of anything for a long while. She heard the sound of careful footsteps and grew even more anxious. "I''ll find you a woman, okay?" Waverly said, pulling on Wyatt''s sleeve. It was as if a gun had been fired in the distance. Waverly knew that her words had struck a chord in him and that she had said something she shouldn''t have. Indeed, if he wanted a woman, did he need her to find one for him? Plus, she could only send him prostitutes - how could he be satisfied with them? She quickly said without thinking, "I''ll work for you, do yourundry and cook for you for three years? What about five?" Did he look like he was short of servants? Wyatt shook his hand and walked to the window. She refused to give up and chased after him. She tugged his sleeves, anxious for his answer. "Why don''t I write a set of processes for you? Help you with your ounts? I don''t think I can do anything else..." Waverly muttered helplessly. She was on the verge of giving up when she said, "I''m willing to do anything, except that!" Why couldn''t he target someone else? As she was still deep in thought, Wyatt suddenly spun her into his arms. When she raised her head, she tugged at his shirt once more. "Think of it as a favor that I''ll owe you? Please!" She begged pitifully. As he was being teased by her soft and fragrant scent, the fire in Wyatt''s heart that had just been suppressed got lighted up again and started to burst in all directions. In a daze, he saw a pair of extremely sexy lips. opening and closing in front of his eyes. Unable to withstand his frustration any longer, he grabbed her by the waist and lowered his head. Wyatt pressed down heavily on her and kissed her honey-like lips. He couldn''t help himself as he deepened the kiss. Multiple rms red in Waverly''s mind, but she was unable to react to this turn of events. She didn''t close her eyes and just stood still as she let him touch her all over. It wasn''t until a sharp pain spread through her body did she suddenlye to her senses. She immediately pushed him away, raised her hand, and gave him a hard p. "Wyatt! You f*cker!" Waverly yelled. Chapter 768 Chapter 768 ? She raised her hand and forcefully wiped the corner of her lips. Tears rolled down her cheeks in a sh. As she turned around, Waverly grabbed the bag by her side and ran outside the door. Wyatt then tugged at the corner of his mouth,pletely lost in his thoughts. He couldn''t help but think about the aftertaste. Suddenly, there came a burst of crackling sounds followed by the noisy voice of a woman. "Ack" The voice sounded. "Miss, are you alright? Ah, your clothes..." Anotherdy sounded. Then, he heard the sound of kicking and footsteps rushing down the stairs As he slowly walked out, Wyatt looked up and saw the servants on the corridor picking up the trays. At that moment, a white figure had dashed out of the building. After rushing out of the door in one breath, Waverly kept wiping the corners of her mouth. "B*stard! B*stard! Pervert! You''re a pervert!" She cried out loud into the open. The rain was still pattering on her body but she paid it no mind. As soon as she looked up, she noticed that the street was empty. There was no one in sight, let alone a taxi. In an instant, her stream of tears flowed even more vigorously. "What should I do? It''s so dark. Do I still go out?" Waverly thought to herself. As she pulled her jacket off, Waverly sniffed sadly, her eyes a wet shade of red. Then, an idea came to mind, and she took out her mobile phone to call Franklin. When she found his number, her gaze fell on her half-exposed calf. What would he think if he saw her like this? How would she exin it? She bellowed in her heart. She sniffled and turned off her cell phone. It was already midnight - what could she do? It was toote and it wasn''t safe to take a taxi. Who could she trouble? Should she stay here until dawn? Large teardrops slowly rolled down her cheeks. "Dad, Harry, I miss you..." Waverly cried to herself as she thought about how she was being bullied. Waverly pursed her lips and continued sniffing; her sinus was acting up because of how hard she was crying. "You b*stard, how dare you take advantage of me? If I was in Yecaeus City, I would''ve let Harry beat you till you''re toothless! I''d peel off your skin bit by bit." Waverly thought to herself. Just as she was angrily crushing a leaf on the ground, a ck figure suddenly descended. She raised her hand and retreated three steps back. Ivan reached out with an umbre. "Miss, don''t be afraid. I mean no harm!" He informed her. She held her chest that was thumping wildly. At that moment, everyone was gangsters to her -even the man before her seemed to be from the Johnson family! Just as she was wondering about this, the soft voice of the butler came once more. "Every visitor is an honored guest and we have to treat them well! I''m the butler of Johnson Manor, and I''m just on my way to pick someone up at the airport. Can I give you a ride?" He offered. As he spoke to her, Ivan thought anxiously to himself, "Don''t refuse me, please don''t refuse me. Otherwise, I''d have to think of another excuse to send her back!" As they were talking, a ck car had slowly driven out. The sky was extremely dark and the rain didn''t stop until her dried clothes were wet once again. Waverly, who had been wandering around aimlessly, finally nodded and bowed. "Thank you!" Getting a lift should be fine, as long it took her up to the main road! "Miss, you''re wee. This way, please!" Ivan said. Ivan opened the back door of the car as he held an umbre for her. Waverly instinctively paused and suddenly remembered something. "This isn''t Master Wyatt''s car. We''re just the help, so please don''t mind the car," he exined. In fact, he really wanted to tell her in all honesty that she shouldn''tin about it being dirty. "No, no, I''m just sorry that I''d...dirty your car!" Wasn''t he going to go pick someone else up? Upon seeing that she was as careful as Master Wyatt had told him, he smiled and said, "What are you talking about, Miss? Get in the car! There are a lot of spare cushions in the car!" Waverly dived right in as she was afraid of wasting any more of his time. He then pulled open the front passenger''s seat and the car slowly headed out. She was also handed a ss of hot water and a towel. Seeing that there was indeed a lot of spare utilities in the car, the corners of Waverly''s lips rippled as she said, "Thank you." Thank goodness! She wasn''t that unlucky! In the end, the butler looked for an excuse to personally send her home. He then drove around before he turned around and left. As soon as she got home, Waverly took a quick shower and brushed multiple times. When she thought of her boyfriend, she couldn''t help but cry out again, "You''re a f*cker! B*stard! You''re a nasty b*stard!" As she touched her slightly swollen lips, Waverly was so angry that she screamed in her head. When she inadvertently gazed up at the mirror, the blue shirt in the reflection suddenly came into sight. turned around and pulled it over before stumbling across a pair of scissors. She was about to make a move. However, after thinking for a while, she stopped herself. "No! He took advantage of me yet I still failed to achieve my goal. I''m on the losing side." She thought to herself. With the shirt in her hands, she would still have an excuse even if she had no choice but to plead to him once more. She just had to endure this for a little while longer! As she thought of this matter, Waverly couldn''t help but sigh. "How did Franklin offend such a person? How could he be shameless enough to ask her to do that? What a lecher!" She thought. The most important thing was that she couldn''t tell her family about this! If her father knew, he would definitely have a terrible impression of him! She would then be caught in a serious dilemma! "I can''t cut it but I can definitely stomp on it!" She thought to herself. She then tossed the shirt onto the ground and trampled over it a few times. Unsatisfied, she found a pen and doodled turtles on the shirt. After she felt relieved, she threw the shirt into a basket, yawned and climbed up to bed. She fell asleep soon after. After leaving the hospital and returning home, Victoria rested at home for a few more days. When she awoke, she felt that her strength had recovered. She got up and stretched her body, hearing the cracks of her bones and muscles. She ran around the courtyard and soon got hungry. Therefore, she went back into the house. She didn''t bother the servants and went straight into the kitchen. It was only half-past ten in the morning; it wasn''t time for lunch just yet. The kitchen and dining table were empty. After looking around, she saw that no one was around. She then took out a small box from the cab, which contained all the snacks she had saved and previously bought from the supermarket. She rummaged through the food and found a small bag that was filled with beef jerkys. Since she couldn''t eat spicy food, she figured that the original vor would do just fine! She pinched it and found it quite soft and delightful. She then tore it open with a hand on one end while she put the other end between her teeth. In an instant, her round eyes narrowed into a shallow crescent. Just as she was about to bite into the beef, she heard a voice behind her. Content belongs to "What are you doing?" The icy voice sounded. With a conditioned reflex, Victoria instantly hid her hands behind her back. She turned around and looked at the man. "It''s nothing..." Didn''t he go to work? Trevor strode forward, giving her a cold look. "Why aren''t you getting out of the way?" He asked. He saw it all!Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org. As she moved away slowly, he saw a storage box on the table. It was filled with snacks, with some ced on the table. "Beef jerky, sweets, and potato chips?" Trevor questioned. Chapter 769 Chapter 769 ? With a single nce, Trevor saw the torn bag on the table. Some separate snacks had fallen out. At that moment, his face instantly changed. As she pouted her lips, Victoria said, "I... I was going to give them to Shirley! So, I guess I tasted some?" She lowered her head and licked her lips. Victoria was so hungry that she almost drooled. If only he came in a littleter, she could''ve already gobbled it down! It was her beef jerky! She was so sick and tired of eating in porridge every day. Trevor took a step forward and snatched the small piece of beef from her hand before throwing it into the trash can. "Aunt McGowan, take these out! I never want to see any snacks in my house ever again!" Trevor demanded. "Yes, Master Trevor!" She replied. As she looked at Victoria with sympathy, Aunt McGowan went over and put them all into a box. Victoria looked at them eagerly. She reached out and pointed to a bag on top. "That''s... tofu! It''s expensive!" She said.Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org. Fish tofu was tofu as well, which meant that she could eat it, right? As soon as Trevor shot her a look, she couldn''t help but swallow back her words. Whenever Trevor looked this cold, she would always be frightened by him! Aunt McGowan took all the things out and then stood on her feet. Victoria subconsciously nced at her and wanted to see how she''d deal with her snacks! She usually didn''t like snacking. However, from a professional point of view, she didn''t want to risk being interrupted when she was inspired. So, it was sometimesmon for her to dy her meals toplete her designs in a single shot. Thus, to prevent her from starving, she would always prepare some snacks to eat when she felt hungry. Even if she didn''t eat during regr hours, she would still buy snacks and store them up whenever she went to the supermarket. However, she had been really craving for snacks at that very moment. Her attention was all focused on the expensive snacks that she loved. Her eyes almost fell out of her sockets from staring! Trevor took her hand in his, patting it twice as he said, "Are you that interested in getting hospitalized? How dare you secretly eat beef jerky? It''s so hard to digest!" Trevor''s heart was still pounding with fear at the thought of the doctor''s advice. Her life could''ve been in danger and she''d require an operation if her stomach started to bleed again. "Why are you so disobedient? You even used Shirley as an excuse. Do you really treat her as a friend?" Trevor questioned pointedly. It was as if she wanted to get sick right after she had just recovered! "But I''m hungry, and I don''t want to eat porridge. I want to throw up whenever I see it. I''m fine and I want to eat something else! Why don''t you let me eat a little? One bite? Just a small bite?" Victoria begged. Trevor put forth his strength and pulled her into his arms. He raised his hand and caressed her hair as he spoke. "I know! But do you know how severely ill your body is? You almost scared me to death. I spent days taking care of you - how could you give up halfway? All my efforts would all be in vain. What should I do?" Trevor asked. Wasn''t she going to continue? Although the doctor didn''t say that she could only eat porridge, he still suggested that she have porridge on the daily and kept to a light diet. As soon as he finished speaking, Victoria pouted. "One would get sick from eating exotic delicacies seven days a week, let alone porridge. I''m going crazy!" She thought to herself. She''d rather starve than eat porridge! Upon seeing how moody she was because of this, Trevor couldn''t help butpromise. "I''ll ask someone to get you a bowl of porridge, first. Then, I''ll call Carson and ask him what you can eat so that you can have other options instead. However, you can only eat a little. Don''t get greedy and don''t overdo it!" Trevor advised her. Victoria finally shed a smile as she repeatedly nodded. "Okay! Help me ask if I can eat fish, seafood, or chicken!" Why did she have to live by this terrible diet? She couldn''t eat certain food nor have food that was hard to digest. She had never been so miserable in her life! As a result of her illness, she was required to eat less, but have an increase in the number of meals per day. There would always be porridge prepared beforehand. The servants soon brought out some vegetable porridge that Victoria slowly ate. Trevor called Carson for n ¦¯ consultation and had everything he wanted to know confirmed in detail. Trevor then told the kitchen to prepare alternate dishes for her. Content belongs to ]Trevor suddenly tapped on Victoria''s spoon with his. "Slow down! If you continue to wolfing down your food like this, I''ll ask someone to take it away!" Trevor warned. She was eating so ridiculously fast. Was she trying to devour twenty bites worth of food in a single mouthful? "But it''s getting cold!" Victoriained. Victoria licked her spoon and thought about how mouthwateringly delicious the meat tasted. Sure enough, she was a meat-eater. She knew that even though she had to eat less, she''d still have to have her share of food one way or another. She wondered how others who wanted to lose weight through dieting survived. Her perseverance definitely wasn''t strong enough! As she thought about this, she saw Trevor withdraw his utensils. She suddenly sat up straight and forced herself to eat slowly as she ced arge piece of chicken into her bowl. Victoria greedily scoffed at the food as she thought of the pain she endured when she was sick. She then turned to Trevor. "Why did youe back at this hour?" Victoria asked. Lunch was usually served at twelve o''clock. However, it was brought forward an hour earlier on this specific day. "To keep an eye on you!" He replied. If he didn''t return, would someone else be able to stop her from snacking? He had already cleaned their bedroom up of all snacks, only to discover that there was an even bigger box of forbidden goodies still hidden in the kitchen! Victoria''s face turned slightly red as she bit her lips. "I''ve been good, and I''ve been getting enough sleep! This is clearly my first offence," she said. He even caught her red-handed! This was so unfair! Trevor scooped some soup for her and said, "Being caught for the first time doesn''t mean that this is the first offense!" Trevor tapped her forehead and said, "Eat on time in the future. If you''re hungry, just let the kitchen crew know. Don''t eat cold food, or food without nutrition! You''re not Shirley!" She reluctantly cooed. With an obedient nod, Victoria slurped the soup down. "He nags more than my own mother!" She thought to herself. "I have to go out in the afternoon, so I came back earlier to see you and have a meal with you!" Trevor exined. It had been difficult getting her finally discharged from the hospital. He was extremely worried that the past would repeat itself. The fear of seeing her back in a hospital ward still lingered in his heart! "Are you going on a business trip again?" She asked. Victoria''s voice sounded solemn as a sudden wave of unhappiness washed into her heart. Trevor hummed a ''yes'' and nodded. He couldn''t deny that she was seriously ill; although the other person wasn''t having it any easier either. Selena had no rtives, and as a result of their rtionship, and her mother had grown estranged. Over the years, thral rtionship worsened while her illness also caused her to be friendless. However, Caroline didn''t like any other sisters as theypeted for his favor. Therefore, she didn''t talk to her much. He was basically her only rtive! Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Upon seeing his obscure attitude, Victoria could already make out what was happening. Just as Trevor was about to exin himself, Victoria deliberately dropped her spoon and yelled, "I don''t want to eat anymore!" She was so mad that she could feel the air thinning around her, making her feel breathless. Why did such a person exist? He was like half a rtive and half an enemy to her. How frustrating! Victoria stood up and pushed her chair away. Chapter 770 Chapter 770 ? She would''ve given them a scolding and a warning if they were strangers. "What the f*ck! Why do they have such an awkward rtionship with each other? Won''t I be an ignorant woman if I cause trouble?" She thought. Victoria was extremely annoyed. As soon as she turned around, Trevor grabbed her wrist and said, "Vicky, she''s an orphan and she''s seriously ill. I''m just going there to make arrangements for her to recuperate..." It was just as she thought! Victoria swatted his hand off hers. "I''m not feeling well! I''m going to die of sickness! If I die, won''t I be saving you the trouble of caring for me? Why did youe back? Am I stopping you? If you want to leave, then go. You don''t have to exin this to me!" She yelled. She was so angry that her stomach hurt. She unconsciously covered her stomach with her hands. "What''s wrong? Are you feeling unwell? I''m not going anymore! I''m not going anymore..." Trevorforted her. Victoria pushed him away as she spat angrily, "I''m fine! Leave as soon as you can! I don''t need your sympathy..." With a wave of her hand, Victoria went out the door and ran back to the room. She took out her suitcase and said to herself, "I''m really losing my mind over people like you." Her parents weren''t by her side and her illness hadn''t evenpletely been cured yet! "B*stard! If you care so much about her, then leave!" Victoria muttered as she changed out of her clothes. Trevor had answered the phone before he walked through the door. He saw Victoria with a change of clothes as she exited the bathroom. "What are you doing?" "Going on a business trip! Are you the only one allowed to go on business trips? Can''t I go?" Victoria yelled back. "Vicky, stop being so childish. Your health..." Trevor was deeply distressed as he held her hand. The doctor had been calling him non-stop. Selena was also angry at him, and she... "If I had known it earlier, I would''ve already denied it earlier!" She thought. "Don''t worry, you''re not worth me dying for!" She said to him. She swatted his hand away, and picked up her bag in one swift move. Trevor''s face turned grim behind her. "Vicky!" He shouted at her. He didn''t want to lie to her to prevent any more problems from arising. Did she really have to start a fuss? "Why don''t we go together?" He suggested. Selena''s life was also in danger. Trevor was indeed in a dilemma. After all, they did grow up together while she''s also a blood-rted rtive of his. However, his suggestion only angered Victoria even more. "What''s wrong? Wasn''t it enough for him to take care of her by himself? Did he want her to serve the mistress with him? Is he going to use her as a backup n and have a baby tomorrow when she''s not in good health? Was she going to be their child''s mother?" She thought to herself. Was this something she owed him? What a bloody daydream! Even if she loved him that much, she didn''t want him to love her on ount of another! She''d rather have her arm cut off than beg for mercy! Victoria''s eyes were fuming with anger as she pushed him away. "I don''t have the inclination to self-harm by taking care of others!" This was none of her business! And it wasn''t even her fault! Was Selena that bored? At that moment, Victoria''s mind felt like a chaotic mess. She felt like an obstacle in their marriage, rendering her powerless. He sympathized with Selena''s illness, and how no one was around to take care of her. Who would care about Victoria''s helplessness then? As expected, no men were reliable! If he was using her as a shield, then he didn''t need to use her as a means to fulfill their marriage obligations! She put on her shoes and waved her hand before striding out the door. Trevor''s head was going to explode. His head pounded so hard, he had to reach upwards to massage his temples; otherwise, he wouldpletely lose it. This was the first quarrel they had that gave him a headache! Soon, he heard the sound of the car''s engine. Trevor didn''t go after her knowing that she was angry. Later on, the doctor called again as he required Trevor to decide on a treatment n. Even if he wanted to sever their rtionship, he couldn''t ignore her when it was a matter of life and death! Trevor believed that he needed to keep her alive first, and to discuss this matter as soon as the crisis was over. He told his family to take good care of Victoria and to contact him in case of an emergency. s, Trevor still left. On the other hand, after heading out, Victoria still felt the anger rising in her chest. She drove her car up a hill, circled back a few more times before finally driving to her own little ce in Green Lux Garden. After she switched her phone off, she went to sleep with a pillow over her head. As soon as Trevor arrived at the airport, he rang her once more but was annoyed when he found that his call instantly went to voicemail. All he could do was send her a text. "I''m not trying to make you angry on purpose, nor am I worried about her. Her life is hanging by a thread at this very moment, so I assure you, this is thest time. Whether the surgery is a sess or not, there won''t be a next time..." Trevor wrote. Whether he could save her life or not, he would find out soon enough! Trevor knew that this was not a long-term solution. Therefore, he decided that no matter what the result was, he would make a thorough arrangement and put an end to this! If he kept this up, he would inevitably be worn out physically and mentally! He knew that his heart couldn''t be split in two, let alone be used simultaneously. He couldn''t care for them both at the same time. He almost lost her when they simultaneously fell ill! The fear and frustration in his heart never went away. However, at the same time, he was also afraid that the same guilt would haunt him when it came to Selena, causing him to live a life of perpetual unease. Therefore, this time, he would arrange everything right down to the tee! He wanted to live his own life with Victoria, a life without burden for the rest of his days! However, before he could do that, he needed to properly take care of things first, including events that might happen in the future. He only hoped that God would pity Victoria and help her stay strong in getting through this! Trevor sent her onest message before he turned his phone off and boarded the ne. "Give me a few days, and I''ll never make you mad over her again. I won''t go back there ever again! Wait for me..." He wrote. She wasn''t sure whether it wasProperty ? N?velDrama.Org. because she had developed a bit of azy streak, or was it because of the medicine she took daily whiche contained sleep-inducing substances in it that she could fall asleep in a blink of an eye. When she opened her eyes again, the sun was already setting! Content belongs to As she stretched her body, she mentally scolded herself, "You''re turning into an idiot from all that sleeping! If this continues, you''ll be disabled even after recovering from your illness!" As she raised her hand to pinch her cheek, she silently encouraged herself. "You can''t bezy anymore! Come on, move! No one''s around to take care of you, so are you just going to sit and eat until you die?" As if suddenly remembering something, a shade of loneliness made its way to her eyes. She shook her head and quickly turned her mobile phone on. With a flip of her hand, the fiery anger lit up in her chest once more. "A few days? A few days! Trevor, you big liar, you!" She bellowed in her mind. "Didn''t you say... that you won''t go?" She thought to herself. Even though she was still angry, she felt more disappointed than anything else. She put her phone away, toozy to check it once more. She then closed her eyes and tried to suppress the flurry of emotions in her heart. "This is good. It''s better to learn about this now than have it kept in the dark from me!" She muttered to herself. As she unconsciously held the ring on her finger, Victoria''s felt as if she had been stabbed by a knife. "Was her love destined to fail? Or was this actually the true colors of love - short term sweetness with a dash of excruciating pain?" She thought. And to think that she had actually thought about living the rest of her life with him! Chapter 771 Chapter 771 ? Unfortunately... Why was her wish in vain? Why was she in such a state of devastation? She smiled bitterly as she looked at her bedroom. It used to feel so warm in here but the space felt nothing but cold these days, much like her life. She didn''t know when she had stopped feeling happy, or when that feeling of joy was reced with wounds and scars. What kind of days did she live through these days? Victoria irritably pulled at her hair. "No! They must be happily embracing each other right now! Why was she the only one who needed to bear this burden alone?" She also wanted to be happy! "I''m going out to look for inspiration!" She thought to herself. She slowly pushed herself to get up. After cleaning and tidying up her old ce, she stuffed all hermonly used items into a luggage before bringing it back home with her. The next day, she went to thepany and made a few arrangements. After that, she went straight to the airport. Trevor met with the doctor and had discussed the surgery procedure in Korea. He then arranged for Selena to have all sorts of physical examinations before the surgery. He was busily fulfilling his peripheral arrangements and official duties. Nheless, regardless of how busy he was, he would always make sure to call Victoria as soon as he got home. However, whenever he did, he would always be met with either an unanswered call, or the sound of his call being transferred to voicemail. Over the past few days, his calls never got through nor did he receive any response to his texts. He started to feel anxious all over. He would asionally call home and ask if anything out of the ordinary had happened, but the housekeeper always informed him that Victoria was fine. This was because Victoria wasn''t home, and Trevor never mentioned anything about them not being in contact with each other. Thus, the housekeeper didn''t think that there was anything amiss between the two. At that moment, it was frustratingly crowded in a high-ss exhibition hall. However, Victoria still gracefully made her way around the ce. She grabbed the camera and took pictures of the disy tables of each cartoon. She was alone and had a small backpack strapped to her back with a lollipop in her mouth. She was having a st. She was deeply attracted by a ssically styled fox doll in front of the exhibition stage. This was the reconstruction of a ssic model of the beauty series of three countries. The hand-drawn face, exquisite clothes, and even the background of the exhibition stage were designed with an ancient look in mind, which was even more charming to look at than the scenes on TV. Upon seeing that the two most expensive items were still on sale, she reached out and pointed at them. "Are these two sold as a whole?" She asked. They were a pair of sisters dressed in red. Looking at thebel, their names seemed to be Anna and Belle. Next to them was the sculpture of a red chamber. Although the sculpture looked tender and benign at first nce, Victoria felt that the true fate of it was somewhat tragic. She decided that she didn''t like it much. Anna and Belle. They were sisters dressed in festively red outfits, and were rtively more beautiful since their story had a romantic element to it. She liked this! "You''ve got a good eye. They''re sold as a whole. The decorative background isn''t included but but they doe with the fan in their hand! This is the trademark brand of our Human Sect today. It''s the most luxurious set of sisters!" The salesperson eximed. "Alright, I''ll take it! Please pack them up separately and have them wrapped prettily!" Victoria said. "Thank you for your support!" The salesperson shed a smile at her. A woman then took away the doll on the tform and put it into a carved wooden box. The outeryer of the white velvet wrapper was covered with an anti-shockyer. On the side of the box was a small wooden board with the "birth certificate" of the doll written on it! Victoria suddenly thought that this was such an interesting find! In fact, she was most interested in the design and workmanship of it. The workmanship appeared to be rather exquisite. The handicraft had such unique characteristics and some of the minute elements on the clothes were very eye-catching! They happened to be a pair of sisters, which meant that she could give one to Alicia and keep the other one for herself. How perfect! Since they studied design, their first few clothing designs were mostly of the pink palette, much like the Barbie dolls line-up. Hence, they loved these kinds of dolls and have a soft spot for them! Nine thousand nine hundred and nine. Even the price was pleasing to the ears! Victoria slowly squeezed out of the crowd with many hauls in her hands. It was so early in the morning yet she was already sweating! She might have sweated a bucket by afternoon! When she got tired, she found a high-end restaurant nearby, chose a table by a quiet corner, and ordered herself some food. She then took out her mobile phone and turned it on. There were a bunch of missed calls. She only called a few friends back while she ignored him without a second thought. When she hung up the phone, she felt a surge of irritation in her heart. "I hate you so much," she said to herself. Victoria casually sent a sticker as she dug into delicious food. At that moment, a few more messages popped up on her screen. Although she didn''t properly look at them, she saw who sent them. She lifted her eyelids and snorted twice. "Aren''t you being a little too annoying? You don''t even want me to have a good meal? You keep some other womenpany every other day. Aren''t you ashamed to talk to me? Are you crazy? Who cares what you are doing? I''m not looking!" She mumbled to herself. As she was in the midst of talking to herself, she suddenly thought of something. She then sent a message saying, "I have an idiotic and a ss- hearted husband. What should I do if he keeps disturbing me on the phone? I feel so annoyed!" As soon as she sent it out, a new post popped into her vision. "Is it worth it to sacrifice yourself for your boyfriend? I''m being bullied by hooligans," it wrote. She suddenly thought of her past self. Victoria clicked on it and replied, "It''s not worth it! A boyfriend who can''t protect a woman is a good-for-nothing. You should discard him as far away as you can! Hooligan or not, just fight back! Be happy!"Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org. Victoria then sent her a "good luck" emoticon! As soon as she finished replying, she realized that her post also had a new reply. When she opened it, it turned out to be a coincidence. The poster also replied to her with a new post. It''s simple, give him a taste of his own medicine. Be cruder devise an to solve the problem and see it through (smiling emoji)," the post wrote. On the other hand, in the office, Waverly initially just wanted to vent her anger. She was also surprised that the both of them shared such a fate. She then secretly sent her a private message and added her. As they were strangers, they had no idea what they each looked like at all. They just regarded each other as online friends, and they had a very heated chat. Both of them felt much better after venting their anger. However, they were still separated by thework. Therefore, Victoria didn''t ask Waverly to help her with the plug-in. Instead, she spent money to have someone consult her. In the end, she followed her suggestion and installed a plugin on her mobile phone. It was simr to a cklist. However, text messages and phone calls could still be received. If she didn''t answer it, it would automatically reply with a ''the line is busy'' message! Content belongs to After resting for a while in the restaurant, Victoria went to the exhibition once again. After she was satisfied with her hauls, she happily returned to the hotel. Trevor''s trip took a week long, since 1 he had to deal with official business and Selena''s illness. With his heart set on speeding home, he finally returned. Knowing that Victoria might still be angry with him, he specially picked up an array of small gifts and choctes along the way. He also went to three different florists to gather ny-nine pink tulips to surprise her. Along the way home, he passed by a snack shop, and bought her two boxes of egg yolk crisps. He was d to have bought whatever he thought she liked. Chapter 772 Chapter 772 ? When Trevor excitedly got home, he asked the kitchen to marinate the steak. Hethen took a shower and tidied up a little. He then personally drove to herpany and even called her on the way. But simrly, he still couldn''t contact her even after reaching his destination. Trevor had not met her at D & jill studio either. He slumped his shoulders in disappointment. "If she isn''t here, do you know where she is then?" Trevor asked. Both shop assistants were confused at his question. "Huh?" They looked at each other, and one of them said in a low voice, "If Master Trevor doesn''t know, how would we? Miss As only said that she was going on a trip and asked us to look after the shop!" Abigail nodded. "Yes! We''re only here to work. Miss As will let us know if she needs anything!" "A... trip?" Trevor asked in disbelief. Trevor couldn''t believe his ears. "When did she go on this trip?" Was she not in Casterwich City? "It''s been a while. A week, I guess?" One of the girls replied. "You didn''t know about it? Didn''t Miss As tell you?" The other girl asked. As they were muttering amongst themselves, Trevor''s expression instantly changed. He turned around and walked out of the shop. A week? She never came back after leaving that day? It was no wonder he couldn''t reach her on the phone the entire time. Did something happen? He immediately called home to ask about the situation, "What? She hasn''t returned from her business trip? Why did you tell me that everything was fine every time I asked about the situation at home then?" Trevor hung up the phone with a loud m. He was very enraged. What a group of good-for-nothings! Did he not periodically ask them about the situation at home? How could they not know anything? Was she on a trip or a business trip? Whichever it was, Trevor suddenly realized that things were more serious than he thought. After Trevor called Holger to check for flight ticket records, he called Frederick as he was too embarrassed to reach out to Alicia. "You want me to ask Ally... about Victoria?" Frederick asked. He didn''t hear him wrongly, did he? Frederick couldn''t understand what was happening. He was a little confused about this request. "Isn''t she out traveling? I saw their chat yesterday. She said that she had bought something for Alicia from the exhibition and wanted to give it to her when she returned. Alicia was very happy and they talked for more than half an hour! What do you want to know about her?" He asked. Before he could say more, he heard the other end of the phone saying, "Alright then, I''m hanging up!" When he heard that Trevor had hung up, Frederick looked at the phone and felt puzzled. What was going on? Had he woken up on the wrong side of the bed? Trevor was more relieved knowing that she wasn''t lost. At that moment, Holger called. "Trevor, Victoria first went to Bayton City. However, there was an expense record at a shoe store in Denwich the day before yesterday..." He exined. Although these two cities weren''t far from each other, they still required some short-distance car trips! It meant that it was still unclear as to where she was. "I see, it''s alright now!" Trevor eximed. Trevor hung up the phone and slowly closed his eyes with a frown. How wild was she that she didn''t even bother answering his calls or replied to him? Was she still mad at him? His enthusiasm was being watered down. For a brief moment, Trevor was so angry that his stomach ached. He suddenly remembered that she was also like this previously. He had waited for her for more than a month before he finally got to her at the airport.Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org. How could he forget that she had the habit of running away? He was fatigued, so he turned around and went home. He didn''t even eat anything and just slept until the next day. Upon his return, Trevor also had a lot of work on hand. He was busy on a daily basis. However, whenever he came home and saw the emptiness and coldness of the room, his heart would sink. It was almost eleven o''clock when Trevor entered his bedroom after he returned from a social gathering. When he opened the door, he only felt cold air. He tugged his tie as his gaze fell on the huge, adorable rabbit sitting on the bed. Then, he paused. Rabbit? That was the rabbit he gave her! In the past, every time he entered the room, he would see her hugging it or leaning against it. This was the first time that Trevor felt so unhappy and troubled. It was as if there were unspeakable raging heat and difort in his chest! He took off his clothes and took a shower. When he came out, his stomach still felt a slight burning sensation. He quickly poured a cup of warm water for himself. When Ke turned around, he saw the empty red mug warmer on the bedside table. He remembered that every time he came back from social activities, there would always be a ss of milk on it. Although it wasn''t his favorite, it always made him feel so warm! Content belongs to All of a sudden, Trevor''s stomach was even more ufortable! He turned around and warmed a ss of milk for himself. He then returned to his room and held the cute rabbit in his arms. Her scent still lingered on it, a faint and pleasant smell of gardenia. "I miss you... When are youing back?" Trevor thought to himself. Could it be another month? As he thought about the possibility of waiting for more than half a month, Trevor suddenly felt empty. The days seemed to dread on and on! It was already spring - why was it still so cold? He turned on his phone and sent her another message. "Vicky, are you still angry at me?" As usual, there was no reply! Soon after, he sent her another message, "I miss you, pleasee back! How about I pick you up?" Yet another simr silence. Trevor suddenly realized just how many messages he had sent her in the past month as he scrolled through their chat. There had been at least dozens of messages, yet she never replied to him since the day she left. As he clicked on her profile picture of a cute rabbit, a bright photo came into his sight. Trevor instantly sat up and clicked on it. It was a gif that she posted. "Good wine on the beach plus a handsome man. The sun is just right. Hahaha!" She wrote. It was her post three days ago by the beach. It was obviously a warm city in the south. The sky and the sea were blue. She was wearing a sun hat and a swimsuit. Half- squinting her eyes, her delicate and beautiful face under the sun was like a lovely blooming sunflower, One of the photos was her selfie while the other one was a full-body photo of her running on the beach as her veil dress floated with the sea breeze. She was holding her clothes with one hand and the hat with another. Her half-naked figure could be seen at a nce. She was smiling very happily and her round eyes were narrowed into a line! As he scrolled down, he saw another traveling photo of hers. It was a selfie of her eating some kind of street food at a bustling street and she was smiling very beautifully. However, Trevor suddenly spotted a palm of a man on one side of the photo. At that moment, he instantly fell into a fit of rage. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "Damn it! Who is this? Who is she with?" He shouted to himself. "Who took all these pictures for her?" He added. He continued to look through her timeline, annoyed. These were old posts, and most of them were about her moods. "I am in a good mood today! I received a big cute rabbit!" She wrote. "A new life has begun, you can do it..." She added. Chapter 773 Chapter 773 ? "The sun is shining brightly and the world is beautiful," she wrote. The more Trevor continued to read on, the more worried he became. She seldom posted anything and her selfies never showed her entire face. Her postings from this trip were contrastingly different. It seemed that she was hinting at something! Obscurely, Trevor felt something was wrong. His mind was stirred up and he suddenly felt panic rushing through his veins. That night, he tossed and turned restlessly. He couldn''t sleep at all. Early the next morning, Trevor called Veronica as soon as he woke up. "Sorry, the number you have dialed is currently in use. Please try againter." The phone sounded. Trevor hung up and sighed heavily. Who was she calling so early in the morning? He took a look at the time and remembered that he still had a meeting in the morning. He then packed up and went out. While he was at thepany holding the meeting and listening to reports, Trevor kept looking at his mobile phone from time to time. He sent her a few messages and asked her to call him back. He even deliberately highlighted "URGENT" but there was still no reply. Trevor irritably mmed the table several times during the meeting. When he got up, his entire face was grim! When he got back to his office, the first thing he did was to call her. However, the result remained unchanged. "Sorry, the number you have dialed is currently in use.." The phone sounded. As he hung up the phone, Trevor angrily gritted his teeth. She was on a call? What was taking her so long? Why was she busier than him? He cursed and a thought suddenly urred to him. At that moment, he broke out in a cold sweat. Damned woman! Could she be cheating on him and making love to someone else? Otherwise, why would she be on the phone for so long? He was getting more flustered as the thought continued to chew through him. He picked up thendline on the table and made a phone call. "Excuse me, can you help me check someone''s flight schedule?" He asked. "The earliest... was it five days ago?" Trevor asked. Was there still no record? "Okay, thank you!" He irritably knocked his forehead with his hand and put the phone down. Trevor was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. Worry and concern gnawed at him. Where had she gone? She was in Norwich City five days ago. However, herst post didn''t seem to have taken ce there; her surroundings looked more like the Lucite Sea! For the first time, Trevor panicked and was extremely uneasy! In the Green Lux Garden, Victoria, who was fully inspired, had been working hard at a design for two days straight. At that moment, she was already sleeping soundly. In a blink of an eye, another day had passed. Nighttime in Casterwich City was dark, as if it was waiting for the warmth of lonely souls. At that moment, in the quiet female prison, Lauren stood up from the bed and looked at the moonlight that had shone through the window. She was pacing uneasily as she murmured to herself. "Is he noting tonight?" He would definitelye! He was disciplined! Lauren was certain of this. Otherwise, based on his attitude and behavior, he wouldn''t havee to visit her again and again! However, it had already been more than ten days. Why didn''t hee anymore? Whatever! That b*stard even gave her those broken things and caused her to feel so restless. Why did he just leave her hanging like this though? "B*stard! Where did he go?" She murmured to herself. He came when she didn''t want him toe. Yet, when she wanted him toe, he was as slow as a snail! Lauren looked around panicked and anxious. She stroked her beautiful short hair and heaved a long sigh. She inhaled, then exhaled. Forget it, she''d better go to sleep! As she turned around and was about to sit down, she suddenly heard a quiet sound of the door opening. She instantly stood up. Was someoneing? Were those footsteps? Could it be him? She pricked up her ears but she still wasn''t sure. Subconsciously, she leaned on the iron bars of the door and the window, hoping to see what was going on outside.Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org. However, she only saw the patrol searchlights and the guards on duty with no one else in sight. As she was anxiously poking her head out at the window on her toes, she heard the sound of the door being unlocked. Had hee? After a few big strides, she had made her way to the door. The door was opened and themander on- duty appeared. Lauren was instantly disappointed. Themander on-duty took one look at her. "Number 418, the warden asked me to pass a message to you. The phone number you gave can''t be reached for the time being! We can''t notify or arrange for visitors who haven''t been verified yet! You may submit your application again next month!" He said. "Yes! Thank you..." She answered lifelessly. "Couldn''t be contacted?" She thought to herself. What should she do? She had to wait for another month? What if nothing changed by the next month? She couldn''t wait any longer! She had enough of this! She tightly clenched her fists and felt a wave of frustration attack her. She didn''t want to wait at all. Upon seeing that themander on- duty had turned around, Lauren also subconsciously turned to go back to sleep. After taking one step towards her bed, azy and familiar male voice suddenly came from behind. "Are you waiting for me?" The voice sounded. During this period of time, he had actuallye by a few times. However, he would usually just secretly observe her before quietly leaving. After much patience, he had finally made her get used to him. Lauren was startled and was still in a trance for a brief moment. She blinked and slowly turned her head. Was this an illusion? Under the soft moonlight, a hidden figure erged in her pupils. Lauren immediately whipped herself around. She was evidently taken by surprise With a smirk on his face, Willy knew that this woman was already his! Lauren clenched her fists and didn''t make a sound as she suppressed the excitement in her heart. She just angrily red at him. Although his smile was obscure, she could see that he was stillughing! "Don''t you want to talk to me? I think I... only have five minutes..." Willy said. As he said this, Willy lifted his hand to look at his watch. Lauren was instantly anxious. "Are the news and photos real?" She quickly asked. Were Zedd and Kylie really together and were they really going to go abroad to further their studies? She knew that Kylie had always liked him. However, he didn''t like her How could they be together? Were they getting engaged? What should she do then? Who was she in all this? This man was terrible. Over the past few days, he would send her photos from time to time. After that, news or the college bulletin stated that Zedd was being rmended by the college to study abroad. He was even getting paid! However, she was locked in and knew nothing about the situation. She wanted to get out of prison and find out for herself what was going on. However, there was nothing she could do! "If it were you, would you marry a talented and beautifuldy or a tomboy who served jail time?" Willy asked. Willy suddenly stepped forward and lifted her jaw. "Or do you think that you''re exceptionally beautiful and are able to make men give up their future for you?" He asked teasingly. Lauren pped his hand off as she bit her lips. "Don''t touch me. I''ll chop off your dirty hands first when I''m free!" She warned and then snorted angrily. She didn''t want to be imprisoned. She definitely wanted to be free out there! However, she would have to wait for another month at the very least! She subconsciously sighed again. It wasn''t the right time for her! At that moment, Willy dropped another bomb on her. "They will be engaged in half a month. They''ve even booked a flight to go overseas the next day!" He said. Chapter 774 Chapter 774 ? What? As if she was struck by a thunderbolt, Lauren looked up immediately. Her. bright eyes burned with fire. "Ln... engaged?" She stammered. Her body swayed and she couldn''t stand steadily for a brief moment. How was this possible? Was he lying to her? She had only been in here for a short while and they... Willy gave her a small smile before he burst herst bit of hope. "Six years. You''ll be jailed for six years and have to carry this me on your back for your entire life for someone. However, that someone doesn''t seem to appreciate this. He won''t even wait six months for you!" Willy said. Willy stared at her and continued to say. "Six years isn''t that long. If you do well in prison and make a small contribution, you may be released in less than three years. However, some people obviously don''t think so! A woman who''s been in prison will be tainted for a lifetime. Three years is neither long nor short, but I just don''t know how many years of youth a woman in her prime has? What do you think?" He continued. He heard that she was very clever. However, it turned out that she was just another stupid woman who was deceived by a man. "Oh, right, I''m not sure a researcher who made a serious mistake and caused serious injuries would still be allowed to work in theboratory in the future," Willy added. What Willy said was cleverly cryptic. Once she was in prison, her life, career, and marriage would all be ruined. When she could finally be free, the outside world would have drastically changed by then. Her knowledge and skills might even be outdated then. Even if they weren''t, would anyone be willing to ept her back in the workforce? It wasn''t that Lauren didn''t understand these things nor did she never think about them. At that moment, a miserable figure emerged in her mind. On the day the ident happened, she had been bringing some supper to Zedd. He had just gotten out from theb and immediately knelt down in front of her as soon as he saw her. He said that he was a man and his career couldn''t be ruined. Additionally, he was being evaluated for his position, so he couldn''t make any mistakes at that point in time. He said that the court would instinctively sympathize with women and the weak. Therefore, he asked her for help. He said that if she turned herself in and behaved well, it wouldn''t be considered an intentional homicide. It was just an ident, so she wouldn''t be sentenced for a long time. He would wait for her and get married to her when she was released. He said that he would find a way to get her the bestwyer, as long as she held on! He said that he loved her and what he did was also for their future''s sake. He said that all it took was three year. If the sentence was reduced, she may even be released in a year, he said! In the end, even though the victim wasn''t killed and was seriously injured, she was still sentenced to six years imprisonment! Six years or not, she was still willing to ept anything that came her way. Although she liked to do research, she wasn''t as career-oriented and even agreed with the fact that men should fight for their careers. When it came to professionals like them, they couldn''t have such a stain! She subconsciously hoped to have a home and a peaceful life in the future. In fact, she thought of jail as a minute matter. After all, she was used to such quiet days. In the past, it was verymon for her to stay in theboratory alone and not leave for a month. However, she didn''t expect that in a blink of an eye, he had changed into another person! Didn''t he always dislike Kylie? What on earth was this for then? Why did he treat her like this? She wanted to leave! She wanted to see it with her own eyes! Lauren looked at Willy and said, "You''re not here to gossip with me, are you?" He was a well-known person in Casterwich City. He must have a way! "Would you like to get out of here?" Willy asked with a smile. She was cuter when she was talkative! Without beating around the bush, Lauren asked bluntly. "What do you want?" There was no free lunch in this world. Furthermore, he was diligent and had evene to see her in person! He must have a favor to ask. It mustn''t be a small matter either! Willy took out a piece of paper and handed it over to her. Lauren opened it up and looked at it. She said in surprise, "This form... It seems to be a part of the form. You want me to help you make drugs?" These dposition forme and synthetic chemical forme were clearly theponents of drugs! Lauren shook her hand and stuffed the paper back into his hand. She wouldn''t touch that kind of thing!Property ? N?velDrama.Org. Willy took out a lighter and burned it. "You''re really the queen of the Chemistry Department of Casterwich Institute!" She could tell what it was at a nce! This was worthy of his effort! "Of course I wouldn''t be interested in such a harmful thing! Since you understand it, you should be able to figure out a way to break it down, right?" Willy asked. With just one word, Lauren understood that he wanted the antidote. However, this wasn''t her expertise. She furrowed her brows. "You think too highly of me! If I can really develop a drug to break these down, why are there still drug rehabilitation centers around? I don''t know anything about medicine!" She argued. Moreover, these kinds of matters couldn''t be solved by antidotes. Long-term usage caused great brain damage. So if people used they would either die of various infectious diseases or be lunatics. This kind of damage was impossible to reverse! It wasn''t something that she could control! Content belongs to Those who weren''t addicted to it would be fine as long as they could quit and never take it again! "I know. Different types of drugs have differentponents! It''ll be difficult for you to solve it at once. Even if you''re capable of doing this, it''ll take you eight to ten years! I don''t need you to be an expert in medicine. All you need to do is break down the fixed prescription that I 1 su 13 gave you! Breaking down a fixed-ponent matter into other substances that are harmless to the human body - that shouldn''t be a problem for you, right?" Willy said. As long as the substance in the form didn''t work, it would be Carson''s job to expel the extra substances from the body! As for other matters, they were quite frankly out of their hands. At the very least, the Hell Ice Liquor and Heavens Coffee wouldn''t spread further! For her, this was no different from taking on a new topic! In fact, it was also a piece of cake for her to make such a form. She once extracted it from the medicinalponents in an experiment. However, she didn''t feel good about getting involved in this sort of thing. Therefore, Lauren just pursed her lips and remained silent. But if she did this, she would definitely be able to leave this ce and did what she wanted to do! Lauren was stuck in a dilemma. She considered this offer but felt hesitant about going through with it. Should she agree to do this for him or wait for the opportunity to save herself? When could she be able to contact the outside world? If everything he said was true and that Zedd had gone abroad, she would probably never be able to turn her life around! In the midst of her anxiety, she identally caught a glimpse of Willy''s watch. Her palms were sweaty and she gritted her teeth. "I want to get out of here! I want to reverse the verdict!" Chapter 775 Chapter 775 ? These were her conditions. Of course, what she needed was very clear. He must get her out before Zedd went abroad. Moreover, he couldn''t let Zedd leave Casterwich City. Otherwise, if the party involved wasn''t there or if he didn''t return, the case would be dragged on for another two or three years. When that happened, no matter what the truth was, she would be sentenced to unjust imprisonment. Even if she were to be free, her name would never be cleared! She wasn''t willing to risk it! She was even more unwilling given this situation! The smile on Willy''s lips slowly deepened. At that moment, Willy was once again stunned by the anger in her eyes. She was truly beautiful when she was emotional! Unknowingly... Willy took another step forward and lowered his voice. "Just cooperate with me. Very soon, I''ll let you publicly walk out of here!" Lauren gave him a sidelong nce as she looked up. Publicly? Could he really find a way to clear her of any suspicion in such a short time and immediately change her sentence? Lauren doubted it and felt that she had to carefully observe this situation even more. Willy only smiled and asked, "Do you agree?" At this point, did she still have any other choice? Lauren nodded as she pursed her lips. "What do I have to do?" At the same time, she went through everything that happened that day in her head. As she was focusing hard on what she could remember so as to not miss anything, someone suddenly held her waist as soon as she wanted to speak. Before she knew it, she was pressed against the wall, a sudden dizziness buzzed in her head. "What... what are you doing?" She asked. Lauren was slightly annoyed as she pushed against him. This punk was at it again! "Didn''t you agree to cooperate? There''s not much time left!" Willy said. Willy''s words were intentionally ambiguous. Only then did she remember that he said that he only had five minutes. Although five minutes should''ve passed a while ago, Lauren quickly shook that notion off, thinking that she might have lost track of her sense of time since she had been in prison for too long. "Can you change this bad habit of simply lifting women''s clothes?" Lauren asked. "I don''t have tattoos anymore!" She eximed. The tattoo was there just to cover her birthmark! At that moment, he lifted the front of her shirt. Lauren pressed her cor and blushed involuntarily. Under the soft moonlight, her face was shaded a faint crimson. Willy waspletely captivated by the way she looked. He grabbed the back of her head and leaned in closer to her. "I won''t look this time!" He was going to take action instead. The very next second, he kissed her on the lips. His wild actions were like a volcanic eruption that was instantly drowning her! Lauren didn''t expect him to do this, so she wasn''t prepared at all. Though she wanted to resist, her body was tightly held and she was unable to use any strength at all. Lauren''s mind was a mess and her sight had blurred. When she came to, she found herself being pressed on the bed as his hot lips trailed kisses over her ear. She was awakened by his voice. "Baby, not so loud," Willy said. Lauren instantly bit her lip and her face was as red as blood. She didn''t expect that he would dare to do such a thing to her. She felt a rush of anger in her throat. She wanted to speak but her voice couldn''t hide her embarrassment. "Willy! How dare you? Do you know that I''m..." She started saying. All of a sudden, she felt a sharp pain. Then her voice trailed off into a soft moan, "Mmm..." Willy abruptly stopped. He didn''t expect this to be her first time. His heart was filled with indescribable ecstasy. He turned slightly more tender. He lowered his head and gently kissed her on her lips. "From now on, you''re my woman!" Willy said. As he finished his words, he thrusted into her with a force so hard, it would''ve been impossible for anyone to refuse him. The night and the dark space shared between them heightened both their senses, driving them over the edge Willy waspletely fascinated and lost control of himself. He couldn''t stop while Lauren was about to lose herself in him. Only one thought circted in her mind. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Five minutes! Five minutes! This was the five minutes he mentioned? This b*stard, she had been tricked! She didn''t even remember how she fell asleep in the end! l When she opened her eyes the next day, it was already daytime. She could even hear the other inmates doing their morning exercise outside. She immediately sat up, stunned for a few seconds. The clothes on her body were neat. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org What happened? Had she been dreaming? When Lauren moved, her body seemed to ache everywhere. When she tugged on her cor to take a look at her body, she almost threw up blood. There were marks all over her chest! At that moment, she could still feel the burning heat! Her legs went weak and the oddness in her body could no longer be overlooked! That aggressive b*stard! How could he torture her all night in such a ce? How long had he not seen a woman? He told her that she was a tomboy, yet he went all in? Psychopath! Lunatic! Pervert! Lauren grabbed her hair and was irritated. She was doomed! She missed her morning exercise and thus would be given demerits! Wait, why didn''t anyonee to get her? As she was thinking about this, there was a sudden knock on the door. The staff said, "Number four-one-eight. Have a good rest if you''re ill. You''ve been given leave today. This is your breakfast!" A food tray was then ced on the floor. It was a hearty breakfast with napkins and wet tissues. There was also a set of clean clothes beside it. This waspletely different from the past! In fact, Lauren could feel it from the moment she was moved to a single cell. It looked like Willy was more capable than he looked! If he could already spend the night in a female prison, what else could he not do? However, when she thought about how she was... anger boiled within her. She never thought that a man would dare do such a thing to her. She instantly gritted her teeth. "B*stard! How can you take advantage of me? I''ll kill you after I get out! I''ll kill you!" Lauren mumbled to herself. Lauren stabbed the bread into a pile of mud with her fork. Her stomach rumbled and she felt 1 sore all over. It was even more painful than the first time she had practiced martial arts. At that moment, her shoulders helplessly drooped as she picked up the bread and took a big bite. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Willy returned home in the darkness and took a shower. He rested for a while before finally waking up. He leaned against the bed and recalled what happened. He instinctively touched the corner of his lips.Property ? N?velDrama.Org. He didn''t expect that this little woman would be so delicious! The desire for her fired up in him again as he thought about it. Willy shook his head. It wasn''t good to hold this in for too long! He fiddled with a USB sh drive in his hand before locking it in the drawer under the bedside table. He then lit himself a cigarette and picked up his phone to make a call. "Carson, do me a favor!" He said into the phone. Chapter 776 Chapter 776 ? Ever since Trevor read Victoria''s posts, he was anxious every day. He had to scroll through her profile more than ten times a day. However, she never posted about anything after that. He called her several times but the line was always in use. Trevor was depressed and always had random thoughts about what might have happened. He hadn''t heard from her for more than half a month. True nervousness had set in since he had suddenly lost contact with Victoria. Each day was anxiety-ridden; each day was another day spent in a rage. That day, Trevor lost his temper once again during a meeting at work. He angrily returned to his office and downed a ss of cold water. Holger came inter, shaking head. "Trevor, you''ve been a little bad-tempered recently." Losing his temper at work had be a norm but Trevor had just scolded the girl who handed in some documents so badly that he almost sent her away in tears! A fierce gaze swept over Holger. Holger raised his hand and said, "Fine, fine, let''s pretend I didn''t say anything!" He just started talking and the gun had already been pointed at him! Holger quickly changed the topic. "At noon, you have an appointment with Mr. ire to discuss about the coboration." After calming himself down, Trevor looked at his watch and said, "Got it, let''s talk it over quickly and get ready to leave!" He returned to his seat and found the corresponding documents. Trevor said, "What do you think about this?" "It''s a win-win situation! Although the scale of ire Group isn''tparable to ours, they have been doing it for many years, so they have a fixed flow of customers and some excellent products. If the conditions are right, we can establish a longterm partnership with them! The new product of Mr. Johnson''spany already has our reading app. Once it''s promoted, our brand image will improve. Furthermore, with the help of the ire Group, it should be able to quickly upy part of the market. This way, we can explore and promote our own scripts as much as possible in the future. We''ll have enough resources in this field, which will save us a lot of money. The actors won''t be inactive, while at the same time, it''ll speed up productions in the market! Web series have been very popr in recent years and the production is rtively fast at a low cost! I think speed stilles first!" Holger gave his two cents. Trevor agreed and nodded his head. "Let''s lock it in then! This trend could change rapidly. Thosepleted dramas must be released to the market immediately! We might lose a good opportunity if we dy even the slightest!" "Alright. All three dramas for next month are currently in the editing process. I''ve already dealt with the approval procedure!" Holger said. "Good!" Trevor said. After discussing a little more, both of them walked out of the room still exchanging opinions amongst themselves. As they were walking, Holger suddenly remembered something at the intersection. "By the way, Trevor, Mr. ire likes one of our celebrities, ine Bt. Should we ask her toe over and entertain him? He''s a famous yboy! I heard that he invested in the entertainment industry just for a little star! Rumour has it that he spent more than ten million dors but didn''t even get to touch her hand. As a result, he went to trash her house in the middle of the night, and even the police showed up. This matter was reported in the news. His wife, who was with him since the start of his career, wanted to divorce him over this and took a lot of money from him. It was such a huge scandal! In the past two years, he invested in online novels, web dramas and even set up a reading site. He also filmed a very popr web drama. Only then did he rise to fame again! He wasn''t stingy but he was always lustful. Sometimes, he would even cause troubles!" Holger eximed. "Oh?" Trevor hummed. Trevor rolled his eyes as he looked up from his phone. "No! We''re only going to talk about the coboration. Let''s not make thisplicated!" Why did this person sound unreliable? He couldn''t even differentiate what was important and what wasn''t. Didn''t he know that he should never abandon his wife who stuck by his side and worked hard with him from the very beginning? No matter how beautiful other women were, they could only be looked at! Of course, his own wife was still the best! Just as he was about to say something to Holger, Trevor inadvertently caught a glimpse of a familiar figure across the road. "Stop the car, stop the car!" Trevor yelled. "What''s wrong?" Holger asked. When Holger turned back, Trevor had already opened the car door. Was Vicky back? Why hadn''t he received any message from her? While Trevor wondered about this, he quickly checked his cell phone. There was still no message! "Trevor, where are you going? The appointment!" Holger yelled after him. Even before Holger could react, Trevor had already taken his coat and closed the car door behind him. "I have something urgent to do. You decide! I''m not going back to the office today!" As he said this, Trevor had already made it pretty far from the car. Holger put a finger to his temple and sighed. What in the world was going on? Trevor sprinted all the way in the direction he saw her in. However, he still lost track of her. After walking back and forth the street twice, he tried calling her once more. "Sorry, the number you dialed is currently in use..." The phone sounded What kind of bad luck did he have? Why was her phone still in use? Trevor was sure that he saw her on the street, but this just made him even more anxious. At that moment, Victoria was in a shop and had made a few takeaway orders - there were a few side dishes, along with a serving of porridge. As she waited, she went on her phone. After pacing back and forth the street, Trevor was just about to give up when he turned around and saw a familiar figure standing at the crossroad once more. He immediately sped up his pace without a second to lose. "Victoria!" Trevor shouted. At that moment, Victoria vaguely heard someone calling her. When Victoria was about to turn around, her mobile phone rang. She stopped what she was doing and answered the call instead. "Ally-," She said into the phone. When the traffic light turned green, she didn''t look back and quickly strutted across the road. "Yep, I''m almost done! I''ll give it to you next time when we have dinner together!" Victoria said. "Yes, their characters are very simr to us, aren''t they? I fell in love with them at first sight! By right, it would''ve been more appropriate to give the older one to you, but it''s really up to you. You have the first picking. Both are gorgeous." Victoria continued saying, "Anyway, now that you''re not designing things anymore, you can make some for the dolls when you''re free! Although the dolls are el.n characters from ancient times, who''s to say they can''t have a little futuristic fun in fashion!" Victoriaughed at her own suggestion. As Victoria talked into the phone, she keptughing, evidently in a good mood. As soon as she got in the car, she said, "Hey, I''m hanging up. I''m going to the hospital to see a friend. Bye!"Property ? N?velDrama.Org. After ending the call, Victoria started the car. Trevor, who had chased her all the way across the road still couldn''t reach her by phone. Even though he had just seen her answering andughing on the phone, he still missed her. Trevor was so annoyed that he quickly hailed himself a taxi. "Follow the car in front. The White Porsche!" He ordered as soon as he entered the taxi. Who was she calling? Why was she not done talking yet? He tailed her all the way until finally, her car stopped in front of the hospital. Trevor got out of the taxi right before he saw the familiar figure disappearing at the door. The hospital? What was she doing here? Was she ill? Chapter 777 Chapter 777 ? As soon as he confirmed that it was her car, Trevor rushed into the hospital. "Hi, did you happen to see a beautiful youngdy? She''s wearing a beige knitted sweater and jeans," He asked the nurse on duty. As he gesticted and described Victoria, Trevor thought of something. He took out his mobile phone to show her a photo of Victoria. Before he could, the nurse spoke.N?velDrama.Org owns this text. "Oh, you''re looking for Miss As! She''s on the twelfth floor in the inpatient department. She''s with her boyfriend right now. You can go up and ask around!" After she finished speaking, the nurse walked away in a hurry with the documents in hand. She couldn''t help but look back at him twice, just to find him looking as if he had been struck by something. Trevor''s mind buzzed for quite a while. What? Boy... boyfriend? Frustrated and confused, Trevor then rushed up to the twelfth floor. As he walked to the other side of the elevator, he suddenly heard a familiar female voice. "Seven, you''re looking to die, aren''t you?" The voice sounded. Then, a young but unfamiliar male voice replied, "Darling, please don''t act like this." Trevor strode over quickly. As soon as he entered the room, he saw Victoria standing by the bedside with an empty bowl in her hand. A young man on the bed was holding her hand. "Stay the night..." the young man said. When he heard that, Trevor immediately lit up in rage. He walked over angrily and pulled Victoria aside before he punched the young man. "Ouch!" The young man shouted. With a cry, the man rolled to the other side of the bed. He yelled again in agony, "Who are you? Where did this madmane from?" He was hanging off the edge of the bed and was about to tip over and hit his head on the ground. Victoria was momentarily stunned at what had happened. "Darling, quick..." The man instinctively called out to Victoria as he pulled himself to a stand. His words sent Trevor into a fit of fury yet again. "Call her that one more time!" Trevor threatened. Trevor walked past the bed and raised his foot to kick the young man, who then rolled over and almost rolled himself under the bed. At that moment, Victoria came to her senses and rushed over to embrace Trevor. "What are you doing? Stop! ric broke his arm!" Victoria cried. As she was trying to hold him back, Trevor''s face instantly darkened. "You''re still protecting him?" He asked in disbelief. He shoved Victoria away and said angrily, "How dare you touch my woman? You''re f*cking dead!" Victoria immediately turned around and hugged him by the waist once more. "What are you talking about? He''s my brother!" Victoria cried. "What?" Trevor gasped. His eyes widened in shock, and he immediately stopped what he was doing. ric had already moved to the other side of the room as he struggled to stand up. His eyes lit up as he eximed, "Wow! What a handsome man!" Upon seeing ric''s reaction, Victoria instantly exined worriedly, "He''s my husband! Stay away from him and go back to bed!" Victoria then grabbed Trevor by the sleeve and pushed him out of the room. She followed him out, face cold and slightly out of breath. "What are you doing here? Did someone get sick again and need your care?" Victoria asked, her voice emotionless. Why wasn''t he in the office during the day? He must''ve been goofing around! Victoria was obviously being sarcastic. However, Trevor only got the memo after a long time. He noticed that she not only had be plumper in the few days they hadn''t seen each other, but she also looked really good, with an air of something different about her. At that moment, Trevor felt very dejected. She actually gained weight when he wasn''t by her side? Didn''t this mean that she wasn''t doing well when they were together? Trevor''s mind descended into a mess. His gaze was fixed on the ward as he asked, "Who is he? I didn''t know you had a younger brother." "He''s ric Lewis, he''s the younger ¨§t brother of my old neighbor. We grew up together, so I''ve always treated him like my own brother! He was here for business but he met with an ident. I''ve been caring for him these past couple of days," Victoria exined. "I''m busy, so I''ll head in first!" Victoria said after she finished exining. Trevor grabbed her wrist and asked unhappily, "You''re taking care of a man?" How could this be? That d*mn man even called her Darling. As he thought about this, he furrowed his brows in anger while Victoria looked as calm as ever. Her voice showed no signs of emotions. "And what''s wrong with that? He only has an external wound and a fever. He''ll only be here for a few days!" She huffed. He wasn''t like his sick cousin who was more often sick than not. Victoria shook off his hand and was ready to return to the ward. Trevor reached out to hug her. "Are you still angry at me?" Even the nurse knew her and thought that he was her boyfriend, which meant that this definitely wasn''t her first day here! Did this mean that she had been back for a while but she just never went home? Had she always been here at the hospital? "Whatever it is, he''s a man. Do you think it''s appropriate for you to care for him? Go home with me and I''ll find someone to take care of him for you!" Trevor ordered. As soon as Trevor spoke, Victoria got annoyed. "You don''t have to worry about this! I can take care of him! There''s nothing inappropriate about this. I already said that he''s my younger brother!" She argued. If he could take care of his cousin, why couldn''t she take care of her friend? Victoria wasn''t going to let him get his way. "Victoria! You just won''t back down from an argument with me, can you? He''s a man!" Trevor yelled back as he tightened his grip on her, clearly angry at the situation. "Please don''t tell me that you''ve been with him for the past few days!" Trevor bellowed. He couldn''t help feeling like everything was wrong, even though they weren''t. However, at the moment, Victoria denied nothing which didn''t help the situation at all. Though she went on a trip alone, she would also asionally call Aunt McGowan to ask about how things were. She thought about how he had spent his time with another woman all this while and that if she hadn''t gone on the trip, she would''ve been all alone. What was the difference between a widowed marriage and being single? No, there was certainly a difference! If she was single, no one would anger her. Traveling alone could also be a very happy asion! However, she got upset whenever she thought of Trevor. Thus, she only pursed her lips and remained silent. It was her freedom to be with anyone she chose. Furthermore, it wasn''t like she had cheated on him just yet. Trevor immediately reached for her jaw and held it in anger. "All this just because I went to Korea? Haven''t I already exined it to you?" He had gone to Korea to end a past rtionship; he wasn''t there to date! At this moment, his suppressed emotions had reached their peak and were about to burst right out of him. "Vicky, there are some things that I can do, but you can''t! I hate women who cross the line! Are you asking for a breakup? Fine, I''ll do what you want! have plenty of beautiful and obedient women anyway! I can''t be bothered with you!" He yelled, letting out all his anger. Trevor then turned around and angrily strode away. What? Victoria clenched her fists tightly behind him. She felt her heart being torn open, and there was a d*mning itch in her nose as she forced back her tears. She stood there, motionless, for what felt like forever. It was as if she couldn''t move at all. "Why don''t you run after him? Since you care so much about him, why don''t you exin yourself?" She thought to herself. This was clearly a trivial matter, and based on how Trevor acted, it was evident that he cared deeply about her! Chapter 778 Chapter 778 ? His attack was merciless! If he hadn''t quickly avoided it, his ribs would''ve been broken! Victoria instantly turned back. "Kid, what do you think you''re doing? Hurry up and go back in. Do you really want to be handicapped?" He already wanted to break up with her! Why should she still run after him? Who was she in his heart? Since she was nothing, why should she so shamelessly pester him? She wasn''t beautiful or obedient, and he did say he couldn''t be bothered with her! After pushing ric away, Victoria returned to the ward. As she did, she looked to be shrouded in a haze, her face dark and grim. Trevor slowly made his way out of the hospital. He kicked his car a few times in a fit of anger. In his rage, he smoked a few cigarettes consecutively before finally leaving in annoyance. Victoria still didn''t go home in the next few days. Neither did Trevor call her or send her any more messages. Her mobile phone had gotten dead silent, but Victoria wasn''t happy at all. In the office, she often stared nkly into space for a long time with a pencil in hand. When she came back to her senses, the paper in front of her would be full of mindless doodles. Simrly, Trevor was angry every day. Whenever he was free, he would go through every app on his phone. He would also spend a long time looking at her profile and his album. Ever since she had a big fight with him because of the album on his phone, the two photos on his phone had be hers. Even the password had be rted to her. After he returned from inspecting the departments, Trevor subconsciously took out his cell phone once again. He habitually looked through her profile again and eventually stopped at a picture where she was holding the rabbit ears and giggling. His hands reached out to touch her beautiful face. It was unknown how much time had passed. When he gained hisposure, he retracted his hand, feeling angry once again. With a bang, he threw his phone aside. He took a document, signed it, and had even poked two holes on the paper in his anger. She was so heartless! Not chasing after him was fine, but why didn''t she return home? She didn''t call him nor send him a message either! As he signed the document, Trevor''s temple twitched even more. Was the neighbor''s younger brother more important than he was? That rotten boy? He felt incredibly wronged. Trevor''s mind was filled with images of her. No matter how busy he was, Victoria was always just a thought away. Victoria had been having a pretty bad few days as well. All she could think of were the two words -"break up"! He didn''t want her anymore! She should be happy with this revtion, if only her heart didn''t ache like this. She also had gotten into the habit of checking through her phone while she was at the office. But every time she did, there were still no texts or calls from him. He wasn''t looking for her anymore! "Have I gone too far?" Victoria thought to herself. She felt her eyes sting. In the past, she would be very happy when she went traveling. But she had actually felt lonely this time round, especially when she was somewhere crowded with people. She would feel a pang of something negative in her chest whenever she saw others with their family, or worse - couples! She had even helplessly wandered around in an unfamiliar city when she couldn''t make a reservation at the hotel that she liked. She missed the feeling of having someone to rely on when she met with trouble and was scared. Even if all she had was a phone call, it would''ve still been a good encouragement to her and would''ve made her feel much better. She was a traditional woman. After getting married, all she wanted was to live a quiet, peaceful life. Even if they started on the wrong foot, she still tried to turn the unfortunate beginning into a happy ending! She wanted to make her miserable life a little more perfect. That way, she could at least stop herself from appearing so pitiful! However, everything seemed to go against her will! She let out a big, heavy sigh. She got up and looked out of the window at the sunshine. She had a nervous tick - she couldn''t stop anxiously scratching at her scalp. Before Victoria met Trevor, her life was like the scene outside the window. It was filled with sunshine and her rtionship life was sweet. She never once felt like crying! Was God jealous of her being too happy? Victoria became silent as she squinted her eyes. Even if they didn''t break up, and even if they managed to get back together, nothing would change between them. They would still five like this. Was this truly what she wanted? As she gritted her teeth, Victoria tapped her fingers against her forehead and mumbled to herself. "He doesn''t want you anymore! Why are you still sad about this? It is bound to hurt eventually. Why don''t you take this step earlier while you''re still young?" Victoria said to herself. "Victoria As, I''ll look down on you if you ever go back to him! What''s the use of a man who doesn''t love you?" Victoria poked at the image of herself on the window ss as she told herself off. "This will eventually pass!" Sheforted herself. Breaking up was the best option since he had a cousin whom she could neverpete for his love and affection with! They weren''t from the same world anyway. She wanted to be his only one, but his world was always filled with other women!N?velDrama.Org owns this text. "I have plenty of beautiful and obedient women!" Trevor''s voice constantly surfaced in Victoria''s mind. As she let the acid memory attack her again, something in her finally broke. She decided to put a halt to her hesitation. At that moment, her cell phone rang. She answered, "Hello, Mr. rk, it''s me!" "I want to choose two male models for my show Right, it''s not my own show this time. It''s a coboration with a brand. However, I want the models to have a more masculine body and a slightly colder face... it''ll be perfect they could have a nice chest," Victoria said into the phone. As she needed to emphasize on the wildness in the nobility and the allure of women, the supporting roles needed to be of a certain standard The men''s clothes weren''t supposed to be buttoned up either. Victoria tried her best to describe he requirements. She wished to present her designs as perfectly as possible. "Okay, let''s talk about this tonight! I''ll take a look at the photos first and then we''ll discuss furtherter tonight! East Bannpool? Alright!" Victoria said. After ending the call, Victoria returned to herputer desk. She checked the email and picked a few favored candidates. She then filtered their heights and noted them down in her notebook. She eventually felt better after she busied herself with work. As she sat on her desk, a ray of sunshine shone on the bluish-purple bellflowers in front of her. She casually took a photo of it and posted it up. "Sunshine is the prettiest; I''ll blossom soon", she wrote. She even added a cheering emoji! As soon as she posted her photo, Victoria made a cup of coffee and went to work on her designs! On the other hand, Trevor couldn''t sit still after seeing her post. Blossom? Blossom! What did she mean by that? Why did it feel like she was in a good mood, while he had been having the roughest few days! From Trevor''s point of view, women were in full bloom and were the most beautiful when they were in love! As he held onto his phone, he studied her picture and that particr sentence for a very long time. All of a sudden, the reflection of two hearts on the table came into his sight. Chapter 779 Chapter 779 ? Trevor immediately stood up from his chair and erged the picture multiple times. What was that? Was it a heart formed by two people holding hands? Was that a gift from someone? Could this be the main purpose of her post? Was she showing her love to someone? All sorts of strange thoughts came to Trevor''s mind. He was unfamiliar with this feeling of having his heart held over a pit of fire. He picked up the car key several times, wanting to drive right over for an exnation. However, he angrily put it back whenever he remembered what had happened at the hospital. That afternoon, Trevor waspletely overwhelmed by an unprecedented feeling of uneasiness. That night, Victoria went to East Bannpool. She was in the private roomparing photos of the different models. After watching a few videos of the models and discussing it over with Mr. rk, she had made up her mind. "These three aren''t bad. It would be best if these two can make it!" Victoria stated her pick. Victoria pointed at two of the mixed-race male models of the swimsuit show. She was quite satisfied with their presence and aura. With a smile, Mr. rk shook his head in amazement. "You really are a designer. You have such sharp eyes! These two are the signature models of ourpany," he said. "Be sure to give a good quote! Adrian, this is a coborative show between Fashion, j, the famous jewelry brand, and the famous makeup brand. If someone likes your signature models, they can easily be endorsers of a product or be in fashion shows in the future. Your value will rise with them! You should be well aware that Fashion, j is the symbol of identity and status. You may not be able to watch their shows on the spot even though you have the money! I''ve worked my butt off for these ten minutes. You must help me! If this is a sess, well have it easy in the future! But if it fails..." Victoria trailed off. Of course, if this fails, there wouldn''t be a future for her! This is why she had to do all she could to make sure that this wasn''t just a one-time business! Mr. rk pped his hands in awe. "Okay, we''ll give you our old quote then! I''ll try my best to help you coordinate. Although the models may not necessarily be these two, they will definitely be two of the three you selected. Mr. McGowan is just next door. I''ll help you negotiate with him and see if I can get an approval letter for you! Getting it isn''t quite the walk in the park, so you''ll need to ask Mr. McGowan for help!" Mr. rk said. "Appreciate your help, Adrian. Here, let''s toast to you!" Victoria shot him a charming smile. They then happily went on chatting about other dinner topics. Before long, the man left the room and Victoria was left with people whom she wasn''t familiar with, so she felt out of ce. She decided to make a trip to the bathroom for some air.Property ? N?velDrama.Org. Hopefully, her n would go smoothly! It was a rare opportunity for her design to be favored by Fashion, j! This would definitely bring benefits to her own brand name. If the coboration went smoothly, her custom-made products could also make it to the world''s high-end market in the future! Although she didn''t have the ambition to be world-famous, the thought of it still sent waves of excitement through her! When she arrived at the door of the private room, she realized that Mr. rk''s seat was still empty while a group of people carried on speaking over each other loudly in the room. Victoria had no intention of going on, and just wandered around the aisle. "He sure is taking a while. Are things not going well, or has there been a mishap?" Victoria mumbled to herself. Should she go and take a look? She subconsciously walked towards the private room that Mr. rk and Mr. McGowan were in. As she approached the door, she stopped in her tracks, afraid that she would mess things up even more due to her impatience. She decided it best to turn around and go back to where she came from. Just as she took a step back, the door of the room next door suddenly opened. When she looked up, she saw Mr. rking out of the private room. "Adrian," Victoria called out to him. Victoria rushed over. The man politely turned his head away and coughed to get rid of the smell of alcohol. "I''m sorry. I was dragged over by a friend for a drink! I''ve already talked to Mr. McGowan about it -it''s a go! Mr. McGowan said that if you can really get us an endorsement or a forma show, then we would really appreciate it! Designer Asas widework! It''s said that even popr actresses have to line up for Fashion, j!" The man said. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org This was something he hadn''t known before. After all, it was a foreign brand and not much coboration with the local brands had been done. He hadn''t even heard of it! "Oh, I''m just lucky! Adrian, you''ve helped me so much. I''ll do my best!" Victoria said. As a matter of fact, ric''s boyfriend was a big help! She had already been given her shot; the rest was up to her. Victoria knew that she had to work hard to make full use of this opportunity! She smiled as she reached out to shake hands with Mr. rk. "You''d definitely be the first to know if something good pops up. After all, I''d still be requiring your assistance in the future." After catching up on some small talk, Victoria was about to leave when the door of the room opened once again. A man emerged from it, saying, "Hey, Adrian, that..." "Adrian, since you''re busy, I''ll take my leave first!" Victoria said as she gave him a slight bow. As she turned to leave, she inadvertently saw a familiar figure on the sofa in the room. Victoria''s eyes immediately widened at the sight of the man. Trevor? At that moment, Trevor was gulping down a few sses of wine in frustration. His arm hung across a woman''s shoulders. It seemed they were ying a game. The woman had heavy makeup on, et had a figure of a goddess and looked very young. At that moment, sed very was leaning against Trevor, giggling away like a schoolgirl. This social gathering was supposed to be rxing for Trevor. As such, his ss had never been empty throughout the entire night! "You lost. Drink!" Trevor ordered. "Master Trevor, you''re bullying me... That wasn''t what you said just now! I don''t care. I''ll only drink if you drink half of yours," the woman said with a seductive sigh. The woman was obviously a veteran in the entertainment industry. She persuaded and pestered Trevor until she finally made him drink half a ss of wine. Since he was here for the excitement, he didn''t refuse her at all. As he took a sip of wine, he vaguely felt a pair of eyes on him. That was when he spotted the cold stare outside, and his mind went off like a gun in his head. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org At that moment, the man outside the room noticed Victoria''s strange behavior. "Designer As, did you see someone you know? Would you like to go in and have a drink?" He asked. Victoria suddenly came to her senses and clenched her fists tightly. She replied with a smile. "No, thank you! It''s gettingte and I should be heading home! I''ll be leaving first, Adrian. Call me if you need anything!" After giving him a polite nod, Victoria turned around and strode away. As soon as her back was turned towards the men, the corners of her mouth drooped as she left the area. She walked for a long while before turning out of the aisle. After making a corner, she leaned against the wall and helplessly closed her eyes. As soon as she felt her nerves calm, she prepared herself to leave when suddenly, someone grabbed her by the wrist. "Vicky," The voice sounded. Let''s go home! The words were at the tip of his tongue, but Trevor just couldn''t force them out. In the past few days, there wasn''t a day when he wasn''t muddleheaded. He missed her to the core! However, he was used to being the dominant one, and was ustomed to women taking the initiative to talk to him, especially after losing his temper. Thus, these three simple words felt like they weighed a ton to Trevor. Chapter 780 Chapter 780 ? He couldn''t make a sound. He just unconsciously held her even tighter. The smell of alcohol couldn''t mask the smell of cologne on his body. When she saw that his necktie was nowhere in sight and that his cor was wide open, Victoria''s gaze was full of disgust. She pushed his hand away aggressively/ "Disgusting!" She spat. Victoria turned on her heel after saying that. Trevor stepped forward and stopped her by grabbing her waist. "I didn''t cheat on you!" Trevor yelled. He was simply upset with her and was in a bad mood. That was the only reason why he was out to have a drink. He didn''t want to argue with her anymore. Trevor''s voice softened as he said, "It''s my fault! I shouldn''t have been like this. We..." Let''s stop quarreling, okay? It was rare for Trevor to be so humble. It seemed he had really regretted his behavior. At first, he had just been ashamed, but he started to feel as if things between them were deteriorating at a fast pace. "Master Trevor!" A voice suddenly sounded. Right before he could finish his words, a woman''s soft voice was heard. In the next second, a white figure squeezed into his arms. "Master Trevor, please save me! I''ve told him that you''ve booked me for the entire night but he''s still pestering me. He''sing! Master Trevor, why don''t we get out of here?" The woman said suggestively. The woman''s words were like a knife wedged between the both of them. Victoria''s expression changed immediately while Trevor''s face turned green with anger. What did she mean by ''booked her for the entire night''? He only asked her to drink with him! Victoria nced at the young and beautiful body of the woman out of the corner of her eyes. With a cold snort, she turned around and went downstairs. "Vicky..." Trevor called out to her. "Master Trevor?" The woman cooed. How unbelievable it was that this woman was still pestering him. Trevor instantly shoved her to the ground and said angrily, "Is this your first day at work? If you don''t know the rules at East Bannpool, go back and learn them!" Trevor swung his hands away from her and ran after Victoria. However, he lost sight of her after arriving at the main entrance. Trevor gritted his teeth in annoyance. For the first time in his life, he regretted his behavior so much. If he could no longer see her, he would be reduced to nothing but a walking vessel, empty and soulless. With just a nce, his world had been shaken up once more. Trevor lit a cigarette as he stood outside the door. He took out his phone and dialed for her. "Sorry, the number you dialed is currently unavable. Please try againter..." The phone sounded. After the incident at the hospital, Victoria had already taken her number out from the system, so it was no longer in use. Trevor''s heart felt as if it had been emptied out again as he grazed his fingers against the wallpaper on his phone. Was she angry with him or did she really... change? His mind sent him back to the days when things were good between them. When he was sick, she would be sure to keep himpany. When he was engaged in social engagements at night, she would prepare a cup of milk for him when he got home. All these sweet, lovely memories filled his mind. Trevor couldn''t understand why they were drifting apart even though he had also worked hard to be happy! Was it just because he insisted on going to Korea this time? This was nothing but a very ordinary matter from Trevor''s point of view. He didn''t expect that she would take it so seriously! Trevor sorrowfully tapped on his forehead. Why were women''s hearts so different from men''s? "She''s so stubborn!" He cried out loud. What should he do? Why couldn''t she be as soft as other women? This was so frustrating! He disliked rebellious women. He would get rid of women who bothered him without a second thought in the past. However, he was in love with her! He was reluctant to let her go. He didn''t want to rece her! After crushing the cigarette butt, Trevor couldn''t help but think of how exasperating his life was. Of all women, why did he have to choose such a fierce, unrelenting one? He almost puked blood from everything that happened. As he fiddled with his mobile phone, his fingertips unconsciously fell on the positioning icon. Something shed across his mind and he immediately clicked on it. "That''s right! I got dumber as soon as I met her!" He thought to himself. He couldn''t care about his dignity anymore. If he dyed it any longer, he would really lose his wife! After a quick setup and search, Trevor stood there stunned for a few seconds. Norwich City Hotel? Trevor refreshed it three times in a row. He couldn''t believe his eyes. Was she really at Norwich City Hotel? What was she doing there? A sudden feeling of uneasiness welled up in his heart. He hurriedly ran to the back of East Bannpool. Although Norwich City Hotel couldn''t be regarded as arge, fancy private luxury hotel, it was still a rathervish ce, with service standards no tower than that of a five star hotel. Due to East Bannpool, its prices rose exorbitantly and their boarding services are calcted by the hour. Content belongs to As he followed the phone to the main entrance, Trevor sped up his pace upon confirming that the signal was getting closer. When he was about to enter the hotel, he heard a loud bang. He heard a screaming from the side the next second. "Ah!" Someone had screamed. "Help! Someone jumped off the building!" Another person yelled. "Aaaaaaaah!" A third let out a shrill scream. The rustling footsteps were apanied by the scream of a woman. He subconsciously took a step forward and saw familiar pieces of clothing. He pushed the crowd aside and rushed in. At the side of thewn, an enchanting woman was lying on it. Her clothes were torn, and bloodstains were everywhere. A pair of slender legs were bent while its ck stockings were all torn. The §Ö woman''s hair was scattered, covering half of her face. HowTone this familiar, beautiful dress, and that familiar body struck him like a thunderbolt. Trevor couldn''t move for a long time. His lips shook as he took in the scene before him. Content belongs to "No!" He cried. With a sudden stagger, he almost fell to the ground. "Vicky, no, Vicky..." Trevor lifted the woman on the ground and brushed her hair away. His hands were trembling as if earthquakes were rippling within et him. "No! Victoria, what''s going on? Please call an ambnce, please call an ambnce..." He cried on, Voice breaking. He held her in his arms and tried to feel for her breathing. Trevor pinched hard into her philtrum. "Please stay alive! Please stay alive! Vicky, you can''t die! Don''t leave me, I can''t live without you! I won''t make you angry anymore, I was wrong, I was wrong! I shouldn''t be mad at you!" He whimpered as tears streamed down the side of his face. "As long as you wake up, I''ll promise you to give you everything you want! Even if you want to go, I''ll let you go!" Trevor yelled at her limp, motionless body. "Don''t die, Vicky. Breathe, don''t die! You can hit me, you can scold me!" He continued. In his panic, Trevor kept giving her rescue breaths. Soon, the ambnce arrived. Trevor couldn''t even remember how he got to the hospital. He found himself staring up at the red light of the emergency room, his brain aplete nk. When Holger and Carson arrived after receiving the news, they saw him sitting on the hospital floor. His gaze was cold and empty; he looked lifeless. "Keep an eye on him. I''ll go in and take a look!" Carson said.Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org. Carson quickly changed into his scrubs and went into the operating room. Holger saw the stains of dirt and blood on Trevor''s body as he lifted him up. His lips were quivering but he didn''t say anything. What had happened? Chapter 781 Chapter 781 ? It felt like a century had passed before the operating room''s light was finally turned off. As soon as the door opened, Trevor''s face paled. He almost fell on his knees in front of the door. Holger immediately reached out to support him. "Trevor!" Holger eximed. "Doctor, how is she? She won''t die, will she? She''s still alive, isn''t she?" Trevor asked. Trevor grabbed the doctor''s cor, his emotions strong and uncontroble. Carson walked out and assured him, "Calm down, Trevor! She''s fine!" After hearing that, Trevor turned to look at him and slowly loosened his grip on the doctor. Carson nced at the doctor, gave him some instructions, then turned back to Trevor. "Don''t worry! She got lucky. She had just passed out! We were in there for a while because of the number of wounds on her. She lost too much blood and was drugged, which is why she was unconscious. Fortunately, there are no broken bones. She just sprained her ankle!" Carson exined. He was shocked when he heard that she had jumped off a building! His mind immediately questioned: Which floor did she jump off from? Did she only hurt her ankle? She was really lucky! The wounds on her body were no minor scratches or bruises. They were clearly the result of whishes. Her skin had been split open and some of the deeper wounds had to be stitched up. These were serious injuries. But Carson didn''t dare to tell Trevor at the moment. He was afraid that Trevor wouldn''t be able to take the news. "Drugged?" Trevor asked. Trevor suddenly regained his senses. He suddenly remembered the image of her lying on the ground. She had been covered in blood and was without shoes. Her clothes were a mess and her silk stockings were torn. A trace of darkness shed in his eyes. Trevor immediately turned around upon this revtion. "Go to East Bannpool and Norwich City Hotel and find out what happened tonight! Find out whoever it was behind this! Be sure no suspect is left out, or you''ll bear the consequences!" Trevor barked. Trevor''s fists were tightly clenched on his side, and his entire being emitted a grim, cold presence. Whoever dared hurt those he cared about would have their skin peeled off by him! "Understood! Don''t worry!" Holger answered.Property ? N?velDrama.Org. Holger turned around and walked off toplete his task. At that moment, Carson started to exin. "Those wounds were caused by whishes. She might have been..." Carson paused, then continued, "she might have been abused. Judging by the condition her clothes, she might have been sexually abused-" Carson was hesitant as he shared this with Trevor, but was suddenly interrupted by the nurse before he could finish his exnation. Trevor mistook his half-spoken words as Victoria being r*ped! At that moment, the hospital bed was pushed out of the operating room and Trevor immediately followed behind. Carson soon forgot that he had not finished his sentence. Victoria''s clothes had been changed into a patient''s gown by the nurse in the ward. At that moment, she wasid in bed, sleeping with her eyebrows still twisted. There was a red scar on her neck, her arms, legs, and all over her body that were either wrapped in bandages or covered with medical sters. Trevor never thought that the woman who had just been angry at him would turn out like this. He felt like he was stuck in a dream. As he held her hand, Trevor felt for the first time in his life, just how fragile she was. Her life was so fragile that it couldn''t withstand even a single blow. He had almost lost her. He had almost lost herpletely! Trevor''s eyes were tear- filled s as he gently caressed her hand and checked her temperature. He lowered his head and gave her a kiss on the back of her hand. Thank God, she was still alive! Trevor sat in front of the hospital bed, tormented by feelings of regret and concern. He felt lost but was also grateful that he got lucky. There were so manyplex feelings within him that he had no idea what to do with any of them. The next day, he was awakened by a faint tremor. When he opened his eyes, he saw Victoria''s face scrunched up in pain, her body still stiff and her eyes still closed. She was groaning and her hands trembled. It was as if she was having a nightmare. Victoria groaned again in her slumber. Trevor got up from his seat and stroked her hair. He grabbed her hand andforted her, saying, "Don''t be afraid. It''s alright, everything''s alright..." As he spoke, Trevor''s voice was choked with sobs. It was all his fault. He should''ve taken her home earlier! If he wasn''t angry at her, she would''ve been home reading books or surfing the. She seldom went out, and would do as she was told! He had heard her rejecting night invitations more than once. He knew that she was a cautious person! He must have really upset her, causing her to be careless and to have met with such an ident! As he kissed her little hand, Trevor''s heart ached. She was so full of life, an all-in-all amazing woman. How could this... Whoever it was, he would never forgive them! "Ah!" Victoria sounded. The nightmare continuously haunted her, sending tremors through her body. With a sudden scream, Victoria suddenly sat up on the hospital bed. Her abrupt movement had pulled the wounds on her body which made her gasp in pain. "Ouch!" Victoria shrieked. "Vicky, are you awake?" Trevor''s eyes widened in surprise. As he saw her opening her eyes, Trevor''s red eyes were filled with excitement. "Do you feel ufortable?" He asked with concern. The memory ofst night flooded back into her mind. Victoria''s eyes geli suddenly turned red as she looked at him. It was as if he was a ghost. then curled herself up at the bedside. She pulled the quilt over and rolled herself up into a ball she hid in the corner. She wouldn''t stop crying. She hugged herself as she sobbed and sobbed. She bit her lip as her tears kept flowing down her cheek. Trevor''s heart bled as he looked at her. She was rolled up like a hedgehog in the corner of the bed. "Vicky, it''s okay. Don''t be like this! Don''t be scared, I won''t hurt you!" Trevor wanted to get closer to her. kelet As soon as he kneeled down on the bed, Victoria curled up even more. She started swishing her hands him, obviously resisting his approach. Trevor stepped back as he was worried that she''d be too agitated and would identally hurt her wounds "I''m not going over anymore. Don''t be afraid. I won''t go over," Trevor repeated. Looking at her from a distance, Trevor tightly clenched his fists once again. Both of them were separated by a bed for half a day. No one moved at all. Trevor never left. They didn''t talk, and their eyes never even met. She seemed to be apletely different person. She was like a dim candle whose light was about to be extinguished. Trevor''s heart hurt. He peeled an apple for her but she continued to ignore him. She just sat there while he pondered about what was possibly on her mind. He was afraid that she would slowly die like this. Trevor couldn''t stand it anymore. He reached his hand out and pulled her out of the shadow in the corner. Victoria raised her hand to block the bright sunlight. She shrank back ufortably and yelled, "Let me go! What are you doing? Let me go!" Chapter 782 Chapter 782 ? "Vicky, stop!" Trevor said. Trevor held her tightly as he hugged her. "It''s not your fault. Stop being like this! I''m sad to see you like this!" He cried. With her head pressed against his chest, Trevor tilted his head up and felt a strange bitterness in his throat. He said, "No matter what happened, you''re still you! It''s not your fault. You''ll always be my wife. Don''t be like this..." He missed Victoria''s previous aggressive and outspoken attitude. He liked it when she was full of energy instead of being so lifeless! He lowered his head and kissed her on the forehead. "I won''t abandon you! Don''t be like this, okay? As long as you''re well and safe, I promise to give you anything! I won''t be angry with you, I was wrong!" Trevor said seriously. He wouldn''t go to Korea anymore! Even before Trevor could finish his words, she had already burst into tears. He held her face and wiped away the tears at the corner of her eyes. "Don''t cry, please don''t cry!" Trevor begged. He would definitely seek justice for her! He swore he would tear that b*stard up! How dare they bully her? How dare they push her off the building? If he didn''t kill the b*stard behind this, his anger couldn''t be relieved! Trevor was fuming in anger but he didn''t dare say a word as he was afraid of triggering her. He only said words offort to her. "Nothing will change! Your wounds will heal. Everything will be fine." Even though Victoria was confused, her tears still flowed like a river. She cried because he was pressing a little too heavily on her wound. However, her reaction was perceived differently by Trevor. He wiped away the tears on her face, grabbed her hand and kissed it. "Don''t give up on yourself. No matter what happens, I won''t leave you! Let''s go home, okay?" Trevor coaxed.Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org. Victoria blinked as she nced at him, her eyes still blurred with tears. What was he talking about? Did he think that she had been r*ped? As she thought of that, Victoria unconsciously curled her body up once more. In truth, that had almost happened. If that man didn''t have a perverted habit and whipped her awake, she might''ve already been... If she had to go through that once more, she really wouldn''t have the courage to continue living! She didn''t expect that she would still meet with misfortune in public even though she was already very cautious! Although nightclubs weren''t a good ce to be, people couldn''t be thatwless. Well, logically speaking, no one would be so bold to do such a thing. Up until that moment, she still hadn''t figured out how she fell into the trap. She would asionally go to nightclubs to attend social activities. However, she would always leave early and had never met with any trouble. The only difference was that when she went out this time, she was alone! She was still careless! Therefore, even when she was getting badly whipped and was half-conscious, she still chose to jump off the building with herst bit of strength and rationality. She would rather die than be abused. Otherwise, even if she survived, she would live a life worse than death! Although she had already escaped from it, the wounds on her body and the nightmare- like scenes still lingered in her mind. Her world was previously beautiful. When had it start bing so dark that she didn''t even know how to live anymore? She was afraid! The fear in her heart spread like wildfire. Victoria unconsciously lowered her head and curled up once again. His heart broke seeing fear set into her skin. Trevor embraced her once more and said, "I won''t let you get hurt again!" Those who hurt her would pay a price that was thousands of times worse than what she had to go through! "I''ll take you out for a walk. What do you think? Let''s go see the sunshine outside..." Trevor suggested. Victoria shook her head, pushing him away. "Didn''t you want to break up with me? I''m fine. You don''t have to pity me," Victoria said. He wasn''t much better than that man! That man may have tricked her but he did this by force! Having him misunderstand the situation wasn''t that bad of a deal; at least he wouldn''t do anything to disgust her. el.ne She wasn''t beautiful, or obedient and she liked misbehaving He should just let her suffer her retribution! He was free to find anyone he liked! Content belongs to After all, she couldn''t be any more miserable than this! Victoria turned around, and wrapped herself up with the quilt. Her back was burning hot. She knew that she was probably covered in wounds even without looking! At that moment, memories of the past almost destroyed all the expectations and desires of Victoria for a man! She preferred to be alone than to rely on anyone else! "Which b*stard said such a thing? You must be dreaming!" Trevor said. Trevor stroked her hair gently. "How can we simply break up? You''re my wife, which means you''re mine for life! Vicky, I won''t give up on you! No matter what happens, you''re my only woman! I won''t make you sad again. Since I''ve touched you, how can I do the same with another woman? Did you forget that you still have my Achilles'' heel?" Trevor asked. If heid his hand on another that way, he would lose her forever. Furthermore, the thought of touching another woman had never even crossed his mind! He was already stressed out enough dealing with her. If he had another woman, he wouldn''t have the time or capacity to do anything else! Who would want to threaten him? Victoria immediately looked up at him. However, Trevor beat her to speaking first. "Even thousands of beautiful women are no match for you. I only love you! I''m just scared that you don''t want me!" Trevor had always felt that she was forced to be with him. As such, he had always felt very uncertain about how she felt about him. He really wanted her love! He wanted her sincere and loyal love, just like the love she had for Anthony! "I wish I could turn back time. I don''t want my pride, I only want you..." Trevor added. He just wanted her to be fine! As he held her neck, he felt that the word ''regret'' wasn''t enough to describe Trevor''s feeling at that moment. He regretted that he hadn''t gone to see her these days, and for not bringing her home earlier! Victoria, on the other hand, rarely heard him talking so much. She was actually touched. After all, it was impossible for her not to be bothered if she really were reced. Whatever his was really going through his head, at least these words did make her feel touched. "Let''s go home, okay? We won''t quarrel anymore, yeah?" Trevor coaxed again. Victoria didn''t want to stay in the hospital, nor did she want to go back home. On the contrary, her heart wrenched when she thought of her own empty house. At that moment, she felt fearful. She frowned but didn''t say anything. She actually wished she could go back to her parents''! However... She was already an adult. She shouldn''t go back and make her parents worry! For the first time, Victoria thought about how big the world was, yet she had no ce to stay. At that moment, Trevor''s warm voice was heard once again. "When you go home, no one will bother you there. Do whatever you want to do. You can eat, go on the Inte, or paint!" Trevor said. Chapter 783 Chapter 783 ? That was right, she still had two projects which weren''tpleted! That happened to her just by walking on the road. When Victoria thought of it, she still felt terrified to the bone. She gulped and finally nodded her head in agreement. "Okay," Victoria reluctantly agreed. She decided to try going back first. At the least, the Clements family was still safer than being outside! She just needed to pull through the month and finish her projects! Trevor caressed her hair and was overjoyed by her answer. "I''ll ask someone to get you discharged!" In the afternoon, Trevor carried her in his arms to the car. Along the way, Victoria still wasn''t used to meeting people''s gazes. She wrapped herself up and buried her small face in his chest. He obviously noticed her change. She seemed to have be more reserved. Every time he saw her like this, Trevor couldn''t help but feel anger rise within him. When we got home, Victoria got bolder and could no longer sit still. When she was alone, she began to work on her designs. Due to all of her open wounds, she couldn''t wear tight clothing or even underwear. This made her feel insecure, so she would just stay in the room all day. Even the servants sent food to her room. Due to the nature of her work, this wasn''t a big deal for Victoria. Staying in and traveling for a few days was just a piece of cake for her. She was used to this kind of life. However, her sudden dullness was extremely abnormal in Trevor''s eyes. Trevor brought a rabbit home before noon. When he entered the room, he came face to face with an empty space. Huh? Where was she? When he looked around, he noticed that the quilt was still lifted up. There were books and a tablet on one side of the bed. He heard a faint sound in the bathroom. Trevor turned around and walked over. As soon as he pushed the door open, he saw a beautiful back covered in scars. At that moment, his eyes turned cold. The wounds had begun to form scabs. These dark scars looked like they could itch. Victoria looked at herself in the mirror and casted a hateful stare at her ugly body in the mirror. She held a tube of ointment in her hand and was struggling to apply it on her wounds. "I''ll help you!" Trevor said. Just as she started applying some, a man''s voice suddenly came from behind. She quickly put on her clothes properly/ "No... there''s no need!" Victoria said, startled. Why was he back?Property ? N?velDrama.Org. When he approached her to hold her waist, Trevor suddenly remembered that he was still carrying a rabbit in his hand. He put it on the ground, washed his hands as picked up the ointment and cotton balls. "You don''t have to be shy. I''ve seen every inch of you," Trevor said. Though that was true, he hadn''t seen her body after she got hurt! No wonder she wrapped herself so tightly every day and didn''t let anyone touch her. Initially, he thought that it was due to post-traumatic stress. However, it turned out that she had many injuries on her body! What on earth did that b*stard do to her? "You really don''t have to!" Victoria rejected him again. She didn''t want him to see the ugly scars on her body. Victoria wrapped her arms around her body and shied away from him. Every time she saw the scars on her body, her mind would be filled with the image of the evil, twisted face of the man. She would see his perversely excited bloodshot eyes, and hear his mouth speak words of foulness. It was a nightmare - hideous and terrifying beyond description! Her heart still trembled as she thought of this. If she hadn''t seen it with her own eyes, she couldn''t imagine that men could be so twisted and horrible! Compared to this new encounter, what Trevor had previously done to her seemed like nothing! Victoria instantly felt fearful as her palms began to sweat. Trevor stepped forward and held her securely in his arms. "Don''t be afraid, it''s over!" He would hurt anyone who dared touch her! After stroking her hair to calm her down, Trevor then slowly removed her clothes and applied some ointment that could help her recover, as well as ease her itch! "Don''t scratch them with your hands. They''ll heal soon. The medicine is effective. And don''t worry, there won''t be any scars!" Trevor added. As Trevor continued talking, Victoria didn''t feel as embarrassed anymore. She ced her hands in front of her body, on top of the bathroom countertop, and her eyes fell on the rabbit on the ground. Was this a gift? Why did he get such a big rabbit for her? How could she raise such a big rabbit? It would be cuter if it were smaller! After putting on her clothes for her, Trevor noticed her ncing around. "Why? Do you like rabbit meat?" "Huh?" She thought to herself. Was this food? "I saw someone selling it on the street. It''s for Shirley! If you like it, I''ll ask the kitchen to cook it for you!" Trevor said. This was a pet rabbit which didn''t taste as nice! If she wanted to have some, he could get her a wild rabbit next time! "But it''s alive!" Victoria said, shocked. Although it was a little chubby, such a snow-white fluffball was very cute! If it wasn''t alive, how could he give it to Shirley for training? It was rare to see her so talkative. Trevor was very happy and said, "If you like it, you can raise it!" "OK!" Victoria immediately perked up and agreed. As she vigorously nodded her head, she seemed to have forgotten about the wounds on her body. "Shall we go down and find a cage for it?" Trevor asked. As Trevor led her out the room, he kept thinking about how he wanted her to go out. She looked as pale as a ghost in the past few days, a huge contrast to her previously fair and healthy skin. "Okay!" Victoria replied. Trevor picked up the rabbit and stuffed it into her arms. Victoria was so scared that she threw it back to him. "Hey, you carry it! It moves." Trevor smiled when he saw her closing her eyes, screaming at him to hold the rabbit. He then carried the rabbit in one hand and held her with another as he pulled her out of the room. When they found a puppy cage, Trevor put the rabbit inside while the servant gave Victoria some vegetable leaves. She squatted next to the cage and poked into it with stick, pushing the vegetable leaves towards the rabbit. When she saw the rabbit moving, she stretched out her hand to stroke its fur. With a giggle, Victoria eximed, "The fur is so soft!" "Ouch, you bit me! Look, the rabbit bites when it''s angry!" Victoria said. "If you bite me again, I''ll feed you to Shirley!" She warned. "Poke, poke... haha... I''ve poked you..." Victoria continued to giggle to herself. It looked like getting the rabbit was the right move. She seemed to have forgotten everything andughed more often. Looking at her under the sunshine, Trevor felt his heart ache, but his gaze was smiley. After a brief moment, the butler quickly came and whispered a few words in Trevor''s ear. "Where is it?" Trevor asked. "Knowing that you''re home, he''ll use the back door!" The butler answered. Trevor nced at Victoria who was ying happily in front of him, and gave a simple order. "Take care of Madam!" Victoria unintentionally looked back and saw both of them muttering sneakily to one another. As soon as she got up, she saw them walking around to the back of the house. She caught a glimpse of a car at the front of the door. Who wasing? Why didn''t he go through the front door? Was the visitor trying to avoid her? What kind of person needed to be so secretive? Her first thought was that the woman had returned - a certain woman who couldn''t be known to the public. Victoria instantly became upset and lost all her interest to y! Chapter 784 Chapter 784 ? Just as Victoria started to have a good impression on him again, he had already let her down. In an instant, she scolded him like a dog! "You''re such a shameless liar," Victoria uttered, thinking of Trevor. She poked the rabbit with the vegetable leaves and the stick angrily. "You''re a douchebag, a big liar! I just started to feel better and now you''re making me mad! What did I do in my past life to deserve this?" Victoria thought to herself. Couldn''t he let her be happy for just a day? This was so irritating. As soon as she was done poking all the vegetable leaves into the cage, Victoria suddenly stood up and clenched her fists. She wasn''t afraid of breaking up, so why should she tolerate this? She called for a servant and made up an excuse to inquire about Trevor''s whereabouts. She then sent the servant away, saying, "The rabbit loves carrots the most. There should be some at home. Can you get one for me?" She ordered the servants to get food, other daily supplies, and clothes for her. Her plot was to get rid of everyone who kept apanying her, and she did. As soon as the servants disappeared from sight, Victoria turned and ran to the smallne by the side of the house. There was arge factory, a garage, a store, and temporary rest rooms for staff in the backyard apart from a garden and awn with a small football field. A separate space that was connected to the main house housed an outdoor swimming pool. Although she seldom walked to the back of the house, Victoria knew that the backyard was actually connected to arge independent courtyard. There were several small doors that connected to each other. It not only served as an expansion of the usable space but also protected the main house and its residents'' privacy. The construction of the house was thorough and the housing area was vast. There were also many main doors, side doors, and back doors. Victoria was actually a little puzzled along the way. How could he hide his mistress in such a messy ce? Wasn''t he afraid that the frail and sickly woman would just drop dead? The more Victoria walked, the more anxious she felt. After a brief moment of silence, she finally saw several luxurious cars lined up through the iron railing. This line-up, sure enough...Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org. Victoria pushed the side door open as she gritted her teeth. "I''d like to see which woman can make you so infatuated that you''re willing to lose yourself in her? What could you and that woman do in broad daylight? You''re all shameless. Why should I give you any respect?" Victoria thought to herself. As she rushed over, Victoria was infuriated. At that moment, an ugly man of medium build with a mouth full of rotten teeth was kneeling on one knee on the ground of the warehouse''s backyard. His face was covered in dirt and he was tied with a rag stuffed in his mouth. On one end stood four strong men. One of them was holding a horsewhip while Holger stood next to Trevor. "We just found him! He''s been hiding in a vige for thest few days. His name is Hanson Worley and is over forty years old. He''s currently unemployed but he used to be rich and toyed around with many women. He became poor in recent years, so his wife ran away with another man. We''re not sure whether it was PTSD, or that it''s always been his nature to hate women, especially beautiful women who don''t care about him. It''s said that he is... very perverted! He was the culprit who abducted her the other day..." Holger announced. Before Holger could even finish his sentence, Trevor rolled up his sleeves and grabbed the whip he had ready at the side. Hended a whip on him and said in anger, "Hide? How dare you still try to hide? And how dare you touch my woman?" Trevor summoned all his strength to whip this disgusting man. Soon after, the man''s face and body were covered in bloody wounds. He was hunched over, making muffled groans as he took one whip after another. Trevor didn''t stop for a long period of time. When he was out of breath, he threw the whip to the bodyguard next to him andmanded, "Continue! Don''t kill him, but don''t stop until his skin and flesh arepletely ruined!" When Holger reached out to help him up, Holger said, "Trevor, something feels...off!" "What is it? Spit it out," Trevor said. "How should I put it? I just feel that based on his past behavior, his targets have always beendies who work in nightclubs. You know, the kind ofdy who, if you have any issues with, can just be settled with money. What''s more, he''d only usually target women of the low-ss nightclubs!" Holger exined. Content belongs to In other words, his financial power should be quite limited. Otherwise, if he wanted to quickly vent his anger, he would jut look for someone who was willing to do so. After all, it would be easy getting those of lower social statuses, who desperately needed money, to do whatever one wanted them to! "Although the video recording of the surveince camera is limited, I can''t help but feel that he singled out Victoria and wasing right for her!" "So he quickly took her to the nearest hotel, which is the Norwich City Hotel, as soon as he got her! But the Norwich City Hotel is infamously known for being a pricey stay! How could a person who went to East Bannpool and didn''t even order anything, book a room in Norwich City Hotel?" Holger continued. Moreover, he did it too early! In other words, he took this risk out of desperation! This didn''t match the mentality of an ordinary criminal at all! "Are you saying this wasn''t an ident?" Trevor questioned. Was someone deliberately trying to harm Vicky? Trevor raised his hand to motion the bodyguards to stop what they were doing. The man on the ground was covered in a sheet of his own blood as his life force slowly faded away. Trevor slowly approached him and grabbed him firmly by the neck. "Tell me, who told you to push her off the building?" Trevor asked. "No one..." The man uttered. He continuously shook her head as he struggled to breathe. As he was about to insist that she jumped off the building on her own, Trevor had already plunged a knife into his thigh and turned it. At that instant, a shrill scream tore through the sky. "Ah..." The man gave out a blood- churning scream. "I don''t have a lot of time! Believe it or not, I''ll kill you! Tell me the truth and I might just spare you your life!" Trevor warned. Trevor grabbed his cor, stared him dead in the eyes, and then let go of him before he strangled him to death. He got up but stepped on the wound on the man''s thigh. "Who told you to touch her?" Trevor demanded an answer. "I don''t know, I really don''t... It was a strange woman. She had a rough voice! I''ve never seen her and I don''t know her. She called me and said that a woman offended her. She gave me two hundred thousand dors and asked me to do whatever I wanted to a woman!" The man confessed. "Lies! You don''t know her? How did you get the money from her if you hadn''t seen her? How did you find the person? Two hundred thousand dors? Do you think that would be enough to buy your life?" Trevor spoke as he wasn''t convinced. A woman? As Trevor roared, he deepened the wound on the man''s thigh. "I''m not lying. I''m telling the truth! The person sent the money and photos to me! I''ve got them on my phone! I won''t do it again!" The man cried. He continuously whined as the bodyguard searched his body for his mobile phone. When the phone was found, Trevor looked through it with a frown. He then gave it to Holger. After a brief nce, Holger shook his head. The person had contacted him through an online call while the photo sent to him was a public §Ö photo of Victoria attending an event. The bank card was delivered to him in an envelope. Everything was thoroughly nned. It seemed whoever they were up against had taken all aspects of this into consideration. The person must have changed voice as well whenmunicating with the man, making it difficult to tell whether the mastermind was a man or a woman! Chapter 785 Chapter 785 ? Their eyes met and they had the same thought. It wasn''t a simple matter but there was no way of investigating it. It was obvious that this person was just a pawn who had been used by someone else! However, from the content on his mobile phone, he was asked to "do whatever he wanted" with her which clearly showed that the mastermind bore bad intentions. Trevor thought that this might have something to do with his past rtionships with women. However, as hard as he tried, he just couldn''t put a face to the mastermind. Though he did have rtionship issues with Liana, it wasn''t his fault and this happened a long time ago. As far as he knew, Liana was busy dealing with her family affairs and probably had too much on her te to be meddling in his life! He and Selena weren''t even lovers. Plus, she was recovering in Korea. It was improbable that she would know Casterwich City so well and precisely find a person to help her carry out this crime. Apart from both these women, Victoria was the only other woman he had been entangled with for years. Who would have such a deep hatred towards her and hurt her like this? No matter who it was, he wouldn''t simply let this matter go! Trevor squinted his eyes coldly and said, "Tenshes each and throw him out! Oh, and break one of his legs!" With just a look, everyone understood his order!Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org. A man then picked up the rag and stuffed it back into the man''s mouth. Another man''s whip was already coated with salt water as he stood opposite him. Victoria followed the noises, approaching the door. She heard the sound of a man panting, followed by someshing sounds. She thought of something and was immediately filled with rage. With a few big steps, she rushed over and kicked the door open. "Trevor, you..." Victoria yelled. As soon as she saw what was in front of her, she was instantly dumbfounded. At that moment, one of the bodyguards had just finished whipping the man while another man was cutting the man with a knife. The man on the ground continuously let out low roars. "What are you doing?" Victoria asked. Victoria''s sight waspletely blocked. She instantly felt weak in the knees and subconsciously wanted to look over. "Why are you here?" Trevor asked. Trevor didn''t expect her toe. As such, he was momentarily stunned. He strode forward to stop her in her tracks and to quickly cover her eyes. "It''s nothing, let''s go out and talk!" Trevor spoke in a concerned tone. Trevor shot Holger a look and pushed Victoria out the door. However, just as she went out, she inadvertently looked back and saw the hunching man on the ground. She saw his ugly face and his bloody flesh. Victoria was pushed a long way before she came to a stop. She turned back and asked, "Was that him?" Was he the scumbag who whipped her? The horrible picture of the demonughing and hurting her with a whip while telling her all kinds of disgusting ways to torture her shed across her mind. Her body involuntarily trembled. She gulped and her pupils instantly widened. Trevor instantly went ahead and held her ice-cold body. He caressed Victoria and said, "Don''t be scared, he won''t hurt you again in the future!" "Why did you bring him here? Are you going to kill him? Don''t do it, a person like him isn''t worthy of you dirtying your hand. Hand him to the police! However, will he not be sentenced if I''m fine?" Victoria said. Although she wanted to cut that person into pieces, it wasn''t worthwhile to drag anyone into trouble over someone like him! At that moment, Victoria anxiously grabbed his clothes and her eyebrows were tightly knitted. Trevor brushed her hair and put it behind her ear in one swift move. His cold and grim look vanished in an instant. He didn''t want her to see his dark side. Therefore, he gave her a charming smile. "Nope, I''m just giving him a lesson! He won''t die! It''s cold outside. Let''s go back!" Trevor said. "Oh..." Victoria replied. On the way back, Victoria kept ncing behind her. She couldn''t shake the feeling that something was wrong. After all, when she was in there, she saw many people surrounding the man as he was all trussed up. Her heart throbbed. However, she didn''t say anything else. At noon, Trevor apanied her for lunch and walked in the yard with her. After sending her back to her room to sleep, he got up and returned to thepany. What she saw that day disturbed her sleep. Despite this, the nightmares eventually turned into beautiful dreams in the end. As such, she was in a very good mood when she woke up. Upon getting up, she made a change in her design draft andpleted the work at hand. She then got up and went downstairs to rx. She took a packet of milk from the kitchen and drank it as she made her way outside. As she was about to go to see Shirley and the rabbit, she heard a small conversation from inside the flower bed just as she stepped onto the pathway. She subconsciously turned her body to the side, and willed her ears to hear more of what was being exchanged. Who were inside? She stuck her head out and saw two young girls of roughly the same age. Victoria was just about to raise her hand when she heard them talking about her. "Miss As?" The first girl asked. "Who else could it be?" The second girl replied. What were they talking about? Victoria unconsciously frowned and pricked up her ears. "Didn''t you realize how ill-tempered Master Trevor was when Miss As didn''t return home two days ago? Luna said that she saw the man being dragged out from the backyard of our house," the first girl said. "No wonder the police came! He was ??? covered in blood and one of his legs seemed to have been bitten by a wolfhound How horrible! Will he even heal from that? Mr. Andrews was shocked when he saw him. I wondered why there were mad wolfhounds here that happened to bite him?" Came the second girl''s reply. Content belongs to "I heard that he was the one who hurt Miss As! How dare he push Miss As off the building? Fortunately, Miss As''s leg was just sprained. However, one of his legs was badly bitten by a wolfhound!" "Master Trevor was really cruel! I''ve never seen him like this!" "If you''ve seen it, do you think you''d still be alive? I''ve heard people saying that Master Trevor has a bad temper! Don''t offend him. He doesn''t get angry easily, but when he does, he''s out for blood!" "Do you think Master Trevor really fell in love with Miss As? Why do I hear that Miss Selena is in Master Trevor''s heart?" "Shh, watch what you say about this! Don''t you see how much Master Trevor cares about Miss As? If Miss As gets angry, Master Trevor will beat us to death! Miss Selena is just hearsay. Even if it''s true, she can''t bepared to his wife! I''ve worked here for three years but I''ve never seen Master Trevor bring a woman home. Instead, quite a number of women had been chased away at the door Come to think of it, Master Trevor is really handsome!" "That''s right! Everyone says Master Trevor is a yboy. However, the most beautiful one in our group was kicked out!" "Master Trevor is disciplined and has a refined taste Stop being delusional and don''t make mistakes like this! Do you think that just anyone can be a match for Master Trevor of Casterwich City? If the woman isn''t from a noble family and isn''t capable, to say the least, she wouldn''t be able to attract Master Trevor. She probably doesn''t even have the right to warm the bed!" Content belongs to "You''re right. Master Trevor is always surrounded by celebrities and beautiful women! I''ll be satisfied just by looking at him every day!" "Yeah! I didn''t expect Master Trevor to get married so soon..." "Right? It was so sudden! This must mean that Miss As has some special trait or quality that we can''tprehend!" "Do you mean her special skill...in bed? After all, men are animals who think with their lower member." "Are you dumb? Did you forget that Master Trevor has eyes and standards? If that were true, he''d just get married to an escort!" Chapter 786 Chapter 786 ? "Hehe, you''re right! How could I forget? If that''s the case, then we''ll be in great trouble! So, tell me why then." "How would I know? If I knew, I would''ve taken her ce already!" "Oh, Luna, I''ve caught you! You like Master Trevor. I''m going to tell Miss As that you like Master Trevor!" "I''m not! You''re the one who likes him! I''m going to tell Miss As that you''re a little pervert! Haha!" "Hey, stop ying around! Hurry up! Miss As likes tulips. We have to nt them this autumn! We have to empty that area!" When she saw the two girls leaving, Victoria initially wanted to walk out and greet them. Instead, she squatted down and hid from them. She rubbed her shoes, her face blushing red. What was it? Was there something special about her? Didn''t she also have a pair of eyes and a mouth? Could it be that she was easier to bully? Victoria went to the rabbit cage and quietly poked the bunny with a stick. She began to daydream, filling her mind with what happened that day and what words were exchanged. Victoria''s heart, which used to be as still as water, was suddenly disturbed by ripples. Wasn''t he a yboy? He couldn''t control himself outside yet he never brought a woman home in a span of three years? This was incredible! How could he stand it? And it wasn''t like he could just drop by Korea from time to time. Even during his visits, he was just there to see her and not to do that! "He would y by the rules?" Victoriaughed to herself. If he had been rule-abiding, she wouldn''t have been here! If what they said were true, why would he have done such a terrible thing to her when they first met? He was obviously lustful! As she poked the rabbit, Victoria inadvertently saw the scar on her wrist which sent her into a daze. She initially hated him a lot, but she couldn''t stop herself from being moved when it came to this matter. She rested her head on her arms as what had happened in the past few days flooded her mind. A smile unconsciously made its way to her face. "He even wanted to break up with me when I visited ric. I didn''t expect that he would be the bigger man in this matter..." She thought to herself. Victoria grinned as she gently stroked the scabs on her arm. "It seems you''re not as useless as I thought!" It looked like he still had some merits! In a situation like this, he never med or despised her. Instead, he took revenge for her, which was very pleasing to know about! She suddenly remembered that he secretly went to the backyard at noon. When she went to find him, he had even reached out to cover her eyes, an indication of how considerate he was. This reminded her of the first time they met. He was still that ruthless man! He was even more vicious than Shirley! He was probably behind that wolfhound ordeal. He wouldn''t be med if the man was bitten by the dogs! He didn''t do it in the backyard, nor did he do it himself. Was he being considerate of her? Judging from his attitude toward this scum, he must be very concerned about her! He acted like a real man! He didn''t vent his anger at her because of what happened. He gave in to her and was much better than those useless guys who only knew how to beat their wives when they met with problems! "I wonder how much you care, and to what extent?" She murmured. Suddenly, Victoria was graced by an idea! ''Til give you a test tonight!" She uttered to herself. If he was a real man, then she, as a woman, could also be flexible about things! Trevor was in the office discussing the evidence and testimony with Holger. "Are there no clues at all?" Trevor asked. Holger shook his head. "It''s just as we thought! That person has already covered everything we thought of! The only thing we can check now is the bank card! However, it looks like an empty card. The money in it was transferred a few times before it was finally wired in from an overseas ID. Moreover, the records were from a few years back. This was obviously a means for moneyundering. Perhaps this person has many cards with fixed amounts like this. However, the origins couldn''t be traced..." Holger exined. "She''s just a woman, and an ordinary designer. Who could she possibly offend? How could someone do such horrible things to her?" Trevor clenched his fist and pounded the table until it shook beneath him. He mumbled to himself, "Who could it be?" If he ever caught her, he would definitely let her have a taste of her own medicine! After thinking for a brief moment, Trevor suddenly spoke. "There''s no way this can be easily covered up like this! Hanson was a breakthrough this person could find him, it must know someone rted to him or often showed up in ces where he would go! Investigate Hanson and find out everything you can about him! Tell the hospital to make sure that he doesn''t die! Also, check whether he''s been disabled or not. Otherwise, incapacitate him again! Don''t give him painkillers. Just let him suffer, so that he''ll remember it till the day he dies!" Trevor demanded. "Got it!" Holger replied. "Inform me as soon as possible if there''s any news! Go to the police station and get this thing under control. I don''t want to hear any rumors about this case..." Trevor ordered. "Don''t worry! I''ll take care of it!" Holger answered. Trevor turned down all his social activities just for Victoria. On the way home, he was still thinking about this matter. After pondering thoroughly about things, he still thought that her rtionship was simple and that the only possible person who had a dispute with her was Anthony. However, as long as he still had some conscience in him, he wouldn''t do such things to hurt her! Moreover, he was tied down by his family and didn''t even have the courage to take revenge on him. None of these made any sense. Content belongs to This meant that the mastermind could easilye from his side of things. Who would benefit most if she was hurt and their rtionship was ruined? It didn''t take long for him to know the answer - it was Selena!N?velDrama.Org owns this text. However, that was impossible. She was so frail that she couldn''t barely get up to see the sun. Walking a few steps was already strenuous for her. How could a thought like this even pass through her mind? Moreover, she had never met Victoria. Even without Victoria, he still wouldn''t be with her. It was pointless for her to do this! Additionally, as far as he remembered, this gentle cousin of his whom he grew up with would always take hits as she let others bully her. How could she hurt another woman like this? Trevor clenched then loosened his fists over and over again. His mind was aplete mess. When he finally got him, it was already dark out. However, the house was quiet. "Master Trevor, you''re back! Would you like to eat now?" One of the servants asked as he greeted Trevor. "Has Vicky eaten?" Trevor asked while he removed his coat. "Miss As said that she had no appetite and didn''t want to eat. I only served her a ss of milk!" The servant replied. Trevor was about to turn to leave when he suddenly stopped in his tracks. She had no appetite? What was going on? How could this little glutton have no appetite? Although she had stopped wanting to leave the room, she still had three meals a day. Had she been reminded of something because she saw the rascal earlier that day? Chapter 787 Chapter 787 "Well, then cook some noodles for me! Make some pastries for Vicky, it''s her favorite. And make some fruit sd too. She likes those! I''ll bring it to herter!" Trevor said. "Yes, Master Trevor!" The servant replied. Trevor ate a few simple dishes in the kitchen in anger. He mumbled to himself, "I regret it now. I should''ve torn his legs apart!" He replied to a few messages on his phone and drank some water. When the food was ready, Trevor brought it upstairs. At that moment, Victoria was holding a pillow on the sofa towards her chest as she battled her emotional turmoil. When she heard the familiar sound of footsteps, she quickly ruffled her hair and loosened her clothes. She dropped her shoulders, stuffed her cell phone into the sofa, grabbed a book, and stared nkly into the space. When he entered the room, he saw her soulless look. Her book wasn''t even held right. Trevor suddenly felt sad, looking at her like this. He slowed down his pace and sat opposite her. "I heard that you haven''t had dinner? How can you starve yourself?" Trevor asked. Trevor handed the pastries to her and said, "This is your favorite, let''s have some!" When she waszy, she liked to eat any food with filings. She even liked to eat them with her hands, especially when people weren''t looking, she''d grab one and eat it secretly. She said that eating like this was fun. He always disgustingly pped her hand off when he caught her doing this. Victoria smacked her lips, feeling the familiar craving for food like this. She then looked down and shook her head, "I''m not hungry..." Even if she wasn''t hungry, she still wanted to eat! She was an unprincipled glutton! She had no resistance towards delicious food that she especially liked! In fact, Victoria also knew this small problem of hers, which is why she had done her proper preparations for the big show tonight - she had already secretly eaten a lot of snacks prior to this. She was worried that she couldn''t endure it! She actually wasn''t hungry at the time! However, Trevor noticed her thin chin, which waspletely different from the plump and fair face he saw in the hospital that day. Once again, the same idea came to his mind. She was having a hard time being with him. Therefore, she lost weight! However, Trevor still didn''t understand women. Although she was greedy for food, she was also a woman who loved being beautiful, especially in front of her beloved man. How could she allow herself to gain weight? That was why she would enjoy life and indulge herself when she went travelling. However, when she was with him, she would want to maintain her beautiful figure. Therefore, she would control her diet, as well as exercise more to maintain her perfect body shape! Victoria waszy when it came to taking care of herself because her willpower wasn''t that strong. However, it wasn''t like she would indulge herself with no self-control whatsoever. Perhaps this was her innate nature. She was usually sporting and didn''t seem to mind. It was just like how she treated him - she was very tolerant. However, when her line had been crossed, she would never give in to all notions of apromise! Trevor caressed her pale face and felt a little sad. Why don''t you have a taste? Let''s not waste Aunt McGowan''s effort. She won''t be happy! I''ll feed you..."Property ? N?velDrama.Org. He took one and fed it into her mouth. Victoria didn''t reject his offer. She took it and had a small bite. To make sure that her act looked more realistic, she pretended to eat it slowly, like a snail. For every small bite she took, she chewed for more than twenty times before swallowing it. One could imagine how much suffering it would be for her. As expected, Trevor thought of her behavior as sad, lonely and very abnormal! He then fed her some fruit sd. When he saws that she had no intention of eating that at all, Trevor really believed that she had lost her appetite. He stroked her beautiful hair. "What''s wrong? Are you not feeling well? Or are you unhappy?" Trevor asked. Victoria shook her head and hugged the pillow tighter. She lowered her eyes and thought about the n again. He pulled her towards him and hugged her from behind. "No matter what happens, you can tell me whatever is on your mind!" Trevor said. Trevor hadn''t asked her what had happened that day. He was waiting for her to tell him whenever she feltfortable. Though he wanted to know how she felt, he admitted that he was afraid to. He was afraid that she would take things too personally. Therefore, he would no rather not know by not asking a single word of it. Content belongs to Trevor lowered his head and gently kissed her neck. As long as she was fine, nothing else mattered! His arms tightened a little around her, as if he was trying to hug his own remorse and sadness away. He hurt her and failed to properly protect her! "Are you bored at home? There is a business party next week. Let''s take you for a getaway on the yacht, okay? I think we haven''t attended any activities together after getting married," Trevor said. She didn''t expect him to make such a suggestion. She turned her head instantly and looked at him. She pulled her clothes and lowered her head. "But with me like this..." She really wanted to go. However, how could she wear a gown? If she did, she would be embarrassed! Trevor was very happy with his suggestion and pinched her little face adoringly. "My Vicky is the prettiest woman alive! She''s always the most beautiful girl in every room she''s in!" Why was he suddenly so nice to her? The situation felt fishy to Victoria. She rubbed her nose. "Are you getting ready to break up with me? First, you''re nice to me, and then you stab me in the back in secret sq others won''t say that you are vel.ne unfaithful. Well, you don''t have to do this! It''s my fault, anyway... Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Though she purposely kept her exnation vague, she did have some notions of this in her head. Trevor poked her forehead and rolled his eyes. "Why would I spend so much time on the person I''m going to break up with? Are you dumb? Would I care about what others say about me?" Trevor asked. Victoria blinked, pursing her lips. If he was a man who adhered to rules, how could he fall in love with his cousin? If he was a man who cared about these things, how could he r*ped her when he was hot-headed?" Victoria felt that he was a very reckless person! He was self-righteous and evil. He wasn''t a good person per se but he wasn''t as bad as she thought either. Did it mean that he didn''t actually want to be with his cousin? If he wanted to, who could stop him? He could secretly be with her any time. As he pressed her on his chest, Trevor pulled her close to his chest and said, "We''ve made a vow to share happiness and hardship together. We''ll never leave each other!" His woman had given him precious and wonderful memories. How could he abandon her for such a petty matter? Their journey in life was still long, and they still had countless unpredictable difficulties and hardships that they might encounter in the future. He couldn''t tell what he liked about her, he just knew that he liked the feeling of being with her! Content belongs to Moreover, this wasn''t her fault at all! No matter how dumb he was, he still could understand this! For the first time, she felt the warmth of his embrace. Victoria''s lips slightly raised and she unconsciously rubbed herself against him. "Okay..." Victoria uttered. Since he was so sincere, the next time he mentioned breaking up, she would just treat him like a lunatic who had lost his mind! However, the test had to go on. She straightened her back and said, "I''m going to shower. Help me apply the ointment so that I can recover faster!" Chapter 788 Chapter 788 After choosing a very loose, seductive shirt, Victoria grabbed it and went into the bathroom. After taking her shower, she stood in front of the mirror and looked at her back for a long time. Although it didn''t hurt anymore, it was still very shocking to look at! "It''s so ugly!" Victoria uttered. However, she would rather have scars all over her body than being defiled by such a disgusting person! Aspared to the aching in her heart, the injuries on her body were nothing! She brushed her hair and put on the shirt. She even buttoned it up wrongly on purpose, pulled the cor downwards, and positioned her hair in front of her body to cover some of her nudity. She then walked to the bathroom door. After regting her emotions by the door, she then opened it with her head lowered When she came out, she suddenly realized that the room was too quiet. She looked up and noticed that the room was empty. At that moment, a faint voice came from the corridor. Victoria was slightly stunned. Did he go out to work? How frustrating! She momentarily stood there and then climbed onto the bed in a daze. Outside the room, Trevor had gone to the study room to answer the phone. As soon as he was done, he returned to his room. Just as he entered, his cell phone rang again. While on the phone, he took out his pajamas and pointed in the direction of the bathroom. "Hmm, that cunning man, there must be something hidden... Well, leave it to tomorrow! All I want now is peace..." Upon watching Trevor entering the bathroom, Victoria yed with her hair and once again began to regte herself to make sure she had the right facial expression for the test. When Trevor came out, Victoria had a small, transparent bottle in her hand. As she was about to speak, Trevor''s cell phone rang and he answered it once more. "It''s me! Talk." Trevor ordered. Once again, she had to put off her emotions. Victoria was annoyed. She was tired of regting her emotions over and over again. Mncholy... She scratched her head and didn''t know what to do. She lifted the nket and went to take a bath again! This was too frustrating! While listening to the report, Trevor caught sight of her actions from the corner of his eye. He frowned when he heard the sound of running water. He took a longer time with this phone call. When Victoria came out, Trevor was still standing there, motionless like a statue. Upon seeing that his brows were deeply furrowed, she thought that something bad had happened. As such, she gave up on the n to test him. Since he was busy, she would just go to sleep. She didn''t want to make it harder for him! The test shall be continued next time! As she slowly approached the bed, she felt more rxed since she didn''t have anything else to worry about. As she pulled up the quilt, Victoria realized that her hair was still a little wet. She stood up from the bed and walked to the bathroom again. Trevor saw her movements and quickly said into the phone, "Okay, you decide!" He hung up the phone and with a few big strides, he walked over to her and grabbed her wrist. "Vicky!" Trevor snaked one arm around her and softened his voice as he spoke. "You''re already very clean. You don''t need to shower anymore!" Huh? She had just wanted to blow dry her hair! She stood there, surprised, as she felt his breath in her ear. Victoria suddenly had an idea. She lowered her gaze, blinked a few times and pursed her lips. Things could still go ording to n! She should just continue with the test! Trevor straightened her body and said, "The scabs aren''t peeling just yet, so you can''t shower too often! Didn''t you ask me to help you apply the ointment?" Trevor gently led her to the bed and pulled the quilt over for her. "Are youfortable?" Upon seeing her nod, Trevor took the small bottle on the table. Due to the fact that most of her wounds were on her back, he walked around the bed before slowly pulling her shirt off. Although the cor was big, the buttons still had to be unbuttoned. As Trevor turned her around, he couldn''t help butugh, "You''re a grownup, but you still buttoned it wrongly!" He initially only needed to unbutton the first two buttons. However, since Victoria had wrongly buttoned them and because the shirt was made of lustrous silk, it instantly slipped down at Trevor''s slight movement. He didn''t think about it at first. However, as soon as he saw her exposed skin and reached out to touch it, he could feel his body warming up, and he was on the edge of losing his mind. He reflexively quickly turned her body aside and casted her nce elsewhere. Damn it! How could he have thoughts like these at a time like this? Trevor nervously squeezed the ointment out of the bottle. His forehead was beaded in sweat after touching her back. However, when he saw the wounds on her body, he was once again disheartened. He clenched his fist in slight anger. That beast! How could he hurt her like this! A strong sense of hatred instantly grew in Trevor! He couldn''t wait to tear that scumbag into pieces! From the way he was somewhat aggressively applying the ointment for her, Victoria could feel his anger from behind. This indicated that he cared about how her body looked very much! With her hand hidden under the quilt, she clenched it tightly. Soon after that, her clothes were put back on. A low and soft voice came again from behind her, "Are there any other wounds?" Victoria suddenly came back to her senses. She thought of something and turned around to face him. She then pointed at her arm. Trevor took her arm and rolled up her sleeve. However, he didn''t know where to look. It was more tempting when she was wearing her clothes than when she was not wearing anything! Especially under the soft light, her looming beauty and the delicate look she had sent his nerves into a frenzy. It also aroused his desire to protect her the best way he could.Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org. Trevor tried his best to keep his eye on her arm. However, he didn''t even dare to look at her. Since Victoria couldn''t understand how he felt from his reaction, she decided to scream when he touched her again. She purposely let out a shriek, r¨¦tracted her hand, and pretended to fall out of bed. Content b¨¦longs to NovelDrama.Org "Ah!" Victoria screamed. "Be careful!" Trevor said. Trevor grabbed her and staggered. He then found himself pressed up against her. "I''m sorry, did I hurt you?" As he pulled her up, he subconsciously wanted to look at her arm. However, at that moment, they head-bumped into each other. They were so close to one another that they could hear and feel each other''s breathing. Trevor''s breaths turned heavier. He unconsciously turned his head to avoid gazing at her. However, Victoria grazed herself against his arms, intentionally lighting the fire of lust within him. Trevor pushed her away almost reflexively. Victoria felt so dejected that she didn''t even have to regte her emotions. She pulled at her clothes and looked like she was about to cry, "Do you dislike me? I know I''m..." Victoria started saying. Ugly! Or was she dirty? Indeed, men did care about this! Although her scars were temporary, it wasn''t like she slept with other men. Chapter 789 Chapter 789 Victoria felt indescribably sad. After all, her former dream was destroyed by him! If he, as the culprit, even cared about it, who else wouldn''t care about it? s, the world was unfair to women after all! Victoria was about to turn around to lie down as she felt dejected. Trevor, upon noticing her change in mood, quickly hugged her. "What are you talking about? I... I''m struggling to control myself!" It had been a long time since hest slept with someone. He was no longer on fire. Instead, he was about to explode! Trevor''s breath was so heavy that his voice was hoarse. Victoria looked back as Trevor''s forehead pressed against hers. He then said, "Vicky, I want you! But, I don''t want to hurt you!" It was as if his nerves were about to break. Nheless, Trevor was still restraining himself. A wild voice shouted in his mind. Don''t hurt her ever again! However, his instinctive desire was gradually eating away at his rationality. He couldn''t do anything that would hurt her. As such, he could only endure this distressing moment! Victoria felt his lust, so she deliberately brushed her lips against his. She wanted him to touch her and she wanted to see if he really didn''t detest this body that he thought to be contaminated and dirty! When a person was thinking rationally, he could disguise his thoughts and behavior well. However, she believed that at that particr moment, he couldn''t hide his true nature! His mind was a mess. Trevor bent over to give her a deep kiss. "Vicky, is this okay? I won''t hurt you! If you don''t feel well, we''ll stop, okay?" She had been waiting all night to hear this! She narrowed her eyes and nodded slightly. "Then do it slowly..." She still had to stay rational to continue observing him! Trevor tenderly stroked her hair. He slowly lowered his head and gave her another lingering kiss... He held her with unprecedented patience and love. It was as if he was touching the most precious antique. No matter how eager he was, Trevor didn''t lose his mind entirely. His every move was careful as he prioritized her feelings. This was also the first time Victoria felt Trevor''s love and adoration which was different from his previous domineering behavior! It was a beautiful and amazing night! Victoria didn''t expect that at the most awkward time, he could forego his pride and even let her be the queen in bed for once. He was like a devout believer who worshiped her and epted both her good and bad sides. Before closing her eyes, the warmth around her once again made her insecure heart feel assured. Although their rtionship wasn''t entirely perfect, it was still worth fighting for. It was important finding someone who would go to the ends of the earth for one, someone who wouldn''t give up on their partner regardless of what happened. A person like this was all she wanted! And Trevor, in all his prideful but affectionate glory, checked this box! The next morning, when Victoria opened her eyes, she was awakened by a pair of calloused, warm palms. "Morning!" Trevor smiled.Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org. He held her face in his hands, and lowered his head to give her a gentle morning kiss. The faint golden sun shone on his body, making him look like Apollo, the God of Sun. Victoria saw a smile twinkle in his eyes. She muttered azy'' good morning'' back to him. The sunshine was lovely and he was handsome! Life was so beautiful! As Trevor stroked her hair, he gently said, "Get up! I''ll take you somewhereter!" "Huh?" Victoria was puzzled. She didn''t want to get up or go out. However, she had already been at home for such a long time! Victoria knew that she was slowly turning into a human sloth! Soon after that, she got up and rubbed her eyes. She forced herself to wake up as she asked, "Where are we going? Must I go? I don''t want to!" She should get ready to go to work as soon as possible! She couldn''t afford to bezy. Trevor pinched her little face. "You must!" After getting out of bed and washing up, both of them ate a simple meal and went to the courtyard to take a look at Shirley and the rabbit. They then returned to their room and got changed. Victoria saw Trevor dressed up in suits. Regardless of how many times she asked, he still didn''t tell her where they were going. Victoria chose a casual and fashionable outfit. She wore a long-sleeved loose beige shirt, ck leggings, and a pair of pointy t shoes, which were cheeky and sexy. Since he didn''t object to her outfit choice, she simply brushed her hair and applied a little lipstick to look better. She grabbed for a small handbag and was led out of the house. Victoria was quiet when they arrived at the office building of Sofare Entertainment. She thought that they would only be here for a brief moment. As soon as he entered the office, Trevor took off his suit and walked to the pile of documents at his desk. She also casually made her way to a sofa and sat on it. She had nothing to do, so she flipped through the magazines on the table. The secretary prepared snacks and tea for her. Victoria sat cross-legged on the sofa as she patiently waited for Trevor to be done. When she came to herself, it was already more than an hourter. However, someone was still signing documents and answering the phone at the desk! She let out a breath, feeling slightly puzzled. "When will he be done?" Victoria thought to herself. She got up and was about to ask him when someone suddenly appeared in the room, saying, "President, everyone is already in the conference room. The people of Light Sky Group are also here!" As he spoke to Trevor, the man in a suit still looked sideways in surprise. Trevor got up, put on his suit, and picked up the documents on the other side of the desk. "Okay, distribute these. When Holger returns, ask him toe over!" "Yes, Sir!" The man answered. As he walked out of the office, Trevor suddenly thought of something. "Go to the warehouse and bring thetestptop! Also, get a set of office stationery for design purposes!" Trevor gave him a look and the man immediately understood. "I''ll see to it right away!" Trevor then turned to Victoria and said, "I''m going for a meeting. Don''t wander around! If you need anything, call the extension number, five-two- three-zero and ask the secretarial department for help!" "Oh, okay, go ahead! I''ll take care of myself!" Victoria said. He was obviously in a rush, so Victoria decided to say as little as possible. Since he had gotten her aptop, she could just wait for him. Victoria stayed in the president''s office at Sofare Entertainment the entire morning. She read books, used theptop, and yed games alone. asionally, when she was free, she would stare at the door in a daze. She would entertain her thoughts for a while, then continue to kill time as she waited for him. Content belongs to At twelve o''clock, Trevor finally returned. However, even before they could talk to each other, the bell of thepany''s lunch break rang. Trevor nced at the documents on the table. "Can we have lunch at the office today?" He had been so busy that he didn''t even have time to drink a ss of water in the morning. So, Victoria simply smiled and nodded. "Okay!" She ushered him back to his seat and poured him a ss of water. Then, she gave him a shoulder massage. "I''ve never eaten in the cafeteria of a bigpany!" Chapter 790 Chapter 790 ? Upon ncing at the little hands on his shoulders from the corner of his eye, Trevor''s tiredness seemed to have been instantly swept away. It was rare for her not to refuse to meet people. She had even wanted to go to the cafeteria? Trevor had initially intended to get the kitchen to send in a meal. He was just about to tell her his arrangement, but changed his mind. "Then I''ll take you to have a tryter!" The workce culture there was rtively modern and liberal. There were only a few people who stayed at the office throughout the day. The working hours of most people were usually irregr, and most would order a work meal. Therefore, the traditional practice of the workers crowding together at the bigpany''s cafeteria didn''t exist. There were even several unique restaurants at thepany! Thepany''s canteen used a credit payment system. However, the fee in the card was subsidized by thepany and the amount was fixed. As for the level of consumption, it depended on one''s own choice. Of course, if they didn''t eat in thepany, they could also use the money in the card to shop in thepany''s small supermarket. This was one of the benefits given by thepany! After tidying up, Trevor took her out of the office. He didn''t let go of her hand throughout their entire journey to the cafeteria. As they walked on, Victoria suddenly felt a warmth spreading in her heart. Although they were a married couple and holding hands wasn''t anything revolutionary, it made her shy and happy. When Victoria spotted some dust on Trevor''s cor while they were in the elevator, she tiptoed to help him remove it. "Honey, didn''t you say you wanted to take me somewhere? Where is it and why are you being so mysterious about it?" Victoria asked. Trevor looked down at her as he smiled. His lips remained sealed! "Can''t you tell me where it is? What kind of special ce is it? Why the mystery?" She cooed affectionately as she held his arm. "Just give me a clue, hmm?" Victoria begged. "Is it a surprise? Are you trying to make me happy?" She probed. "Or are you going to sell me off?" Victoria probed again. "If you don''t tell me, I''m going to get angry!" She demanded. Along the way, Victoria constantly tilted her head while using all sorts of means to test him and trigger him. She had used all the methods that she could think of, but Trevor still remained silent, with a smirk on his face. When they arrived at the restaurant, Victoria realized that people around them were secretly stealing nces at her. At that moment, everything in front of her turned white. How could she forget who was standing beside her? After looking around, she unconsciously hid behind Trevor. She was a little regretful for what she had done. Why did she follow him down here? Honestly speaking, there were many beautiful women in Sofare Entertainment''s building. It was such a misstep for her to simply show up like this. Victoria felt a little annoyed as he stared at her shoes. She should''ve worn high heels! It could''ve at least given her presence a boost! Trevor touched the back of her head and held her hand even more tightly. He shot her a stare with such determination and firmness in his eyes. At that moment, she straightened her body and walked inside with him. The restaurant was spacious and was divided into several smaller sections. At a nce, Victoria realized that the design inside was very humancentric. It didn''t look like a cafeteria, but more of a high-end food street. There were Western, Chinese, Korean cuisine, and fast food avable. There was also a vegetarian area for non-meat eaters. Though it wasn''t an enormous ce, its design and food choices were done thoughtfully. "What do you want to eat?" Trevor asked. Victoria let go of his hand and looked around. There were many people at the Chinese cuisine and fast food areas. As such, she pointed to the Western cuisine area. "Let''s go and have a look over there first! I hope they have steaks and cakes!" Victoria said. After all, it wasn''t a high-end restaurant. Although there were a variety of roast meat, steaks and cakes, it obviously operated like a fast-food restaurant. The waiter looked busy as he greeted them. "What do you want?" The waiter asked. As he finished speaking and looked up, his eyeballs almost fell out. He quickly kept the tongs and turned to say, "Hello Pre.. President. What would you like to eat?" His attitude really made a hundred-eighty degree change. Victoria nced at Trevor from the corner of her eye. At that moment, he also looked at her with inquiry. She wasn''t going to act shy and quickly ordered. "A medium-rare steak with ck pepper sauce! The meatball, tofu, and egg, and two pieces of chocte cake!" Victoria said to the waiter. As she ordered, someone had already lit the fire to prepare her order as the steak was cut into small pieces. After a brief moment, three small boxes were ced on the food tray. Trevor then passed him the card. "Do you still have to pay?" Victoria asked in confusion when she saw this. Wasn''t this thepany''s cafeteria? Trevor chuckled and said, "Well, I''ve got to put on an act, no?" However, she clearly saw that he was charged ny-eight dors. These few orders cost almost a hundred dors. It was just simple fast food but it was more expensive than going to a takeout! After ordering some Chinese food, Trevor led her to a small private room on one end of the cafeteria. Soon after that, someone brought the food in and closed the door. "Hey, yourpany is robbing people of their money! Five hundred dors for these few tes of food? With this money, you can eat at a three-star hotel! If I knew earlier, wouldn''t have ordered so much! Can your employees even afford to eat in the cafeteria? No wonder there are so few people!" Victoriained. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Everything was so expensive! Was he trying to take back the sry he paid? Trevor just giggled. After giving her a piece of shrimp, Trevor smiled and said, "Silly girl, your husband isn''t that stingy! If your stomach isn''t satisfied, how can you be in the mood for work?" Although these were simple food, the food here was of superb quality and were as good as those at a hotel. They just didn''te with any fancy decorations! "Just like you, my staff are very picky!" Trevor said. Most importantly, most of the customers of this restaurant were executives or external guests. As such, the standards must be of a certain level. Also, there weren many around not because they couldn''t afford to eat here, but rather, everyone had different meal times! Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "I''m not picky. I''m pretty low maintenance, alright? Whoa, there''s also stuffing, it''s not bad! Honey, this is so fat. You eat it," Victoria said. They talked for a while and had aN?velDrama.Org owns this text. hearty lunch. Sometimes, their joyfulughs could be heard. Due to both of their appearances, many people slowly gathered and ate at the restaurant. In one corner, someone was staring straight at them through the crack of the slightly opened door. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org At that moment, in the president''s office of Soaver International, there was a long, opened box on Frederick''s desk. A bundle of jasmine flowers with thick branches and white flowers were ced in the delicate white box. Chapter 791 Chapter 791 ? The clear scent of jasmine flowers indicated that these were fresh flowers! At a nce, there were nine of them that were half-bloomed! These flowers were sent by Danica! Upon looking at the box on the table, Frederick''s mind was suddenly filled with all kinds of images. He was sipping on his tea when a few jasmine flowers suddenly dropped into his cup. The white jasmine flowers were blooming beautifully. She leaned behind him with her arms around his neck. She thenughed softly beside him. "Jasmine flowers?" He thought to himself. As he sniffed them, his frustrating mind seemed to have calmed down as well. "Yes, you like drinking tea and I like Jasmine! In the future, whether you have something happy to share, or have something troubling you, I''ll stay by your side for the rest of my life! When we''re old, you''ll brew your tea while I nt my jasmine flowers in the garden," Whenever he was upset and tired, he liked to drink strong tea to make himself feel refreshed. He felt like tea was something he could drink for a lifetime. However, at some unknown point, his everyday essential to help with sobering up had be coffee instead. He recalled that it was on a weekend not long before he went for a long business trip and had to be apart from her. He didn''t know whether something had triggered her, or if she had heard something weird, but she had suddenly gotten very sad and uttered a lot of strange things to him. "Frederick, will we be separated? Will you change your mind if we''re separated? Will you still be good to me? Will you wait for me and miss me?" Danica asked continuously. "No! I''ll go and search for you! We''re going to be together for the rest of our lives!" Frederick assured her. "Frederick, if we have to be apart one day for whatever reasons, remember what you said today! Let''s make a promise - a jasmine flower promise! Whatever happens in life, regardless of how far apart we are, or how much we quarrel or even break up, whether we still love each other or not, if one party sends out a bouquet of jasmine flowers, it signifies the promise of a lifetime. And so, within three days of receiving the jasmine flowers, the recipient must meet the other party for thest time! Let''s meet in room number nine of Gregon North Hills Hotel where it overlooks the entire city. How about that? The nine jasmine flowers symbolizes eternity, and also thest time we''ll ever meet," Danica exined, wide-eyed. "You''re talking nonsense again! You''re the person I care about the most! This will never happen!" Frederick said. "It doesn''t matter! Frederick, promise me! You must remember this promise!" Danica said. "Fine! You''re just like a child!" Frederick shook his head defeatedly. "You''re the best!" Danica eximed. "Frederick, meeting you was the happiest moment of my life! You have to work hard and make me happy! You''ll seed, and we will be happy too!" "If you receive my jasmine flowers one day, it means that I''ll be dying soon. So, you muste see me! I''ll be waiting for you!" Danica continued. "Don''t talk nonsense! That day will nevere! I don''t like this gift..." Frederick muttered. Frederick nced at the jasmine flowers on the table. As he recalled everything that happened in the past, his eyesight blurred. He held his forehead, gaze falling on the ring on his ring finger. Everything still felt like yesterday. However, nothing was the same. A bouquet of jasmine flowers? Why did she suddenly send him these? Did something happen to her? What was she up to? He still remembered the sweet smile on her face. At that moment, Frederick found it difficult to ept what wasid out in front of him. It was as if he just blinked and everything had changed! He had never thought that there would be a day when they couldn''t even be friends! After a moment of silence, he closed the box. Whatever it was, he must let it go. He must let everything go. Whether they were good or bad things, they had nothing to do with him anymore! He already had someone and something he needed to protect! On the other hand, Victoria sat there, belly full, as her mind began to work again. "I''m stuffed! Honey, the milk tea here is so delicious!" As she slurped thest bit of it, Victoria''s eyes sparkled with satisfaction. If it wasn''t fattening, she would like to have a ss of milk tea every single day! Trevor also smiled as he saw her wipe the corner of her mouth. "If you like it, then have some more!" She had finally begun to be talkative. Things were so much better when she was noisy! "Honey, did you have a good meal?" Victoria asked. "Yes," Trevor answered. "Will you still be busy this afternoon?" Victoria asked again. "Yes..." "If you''re so busy, I''ll go home first! Where do you even want to take me to?" "Why don''t we go some other day?" Victoria suggested. They got up, went out together and continued talking all the way. It was a waste of time and a huge bore waiting in his office. She still had a lot of things that had yet to be done! If she had known earlier, she would''ve brought a design manual to study! Content belongs to She wondered where he would be taking her. However, he was still as busy as a bee. She didn''t want to make him hurry or cause him any trouble! Victoria walked around him while her gaze was fixed on him. She frowned in confusion. Couldn''t he say anything else than the word "yes"? "Honey!" Victoria said. Victoria walked to the front of him with a straight face. As she was about to say something, she heard a bang from under her foot. She looked down and realized that she had stepped on a bottle cap. She also noticed that something was missing on the bowknot of one of her shoes. "Huh? Where''s the cat''s eye stone?" She murmured. The ck shoes were inconspicuous. However, there was a ck cat''s eye stone on the ck bowknot of each shoe! One of them was missing. At that moment, Victoria''s obsessivepulsive disorder attacked. She lowered her head and couldn''t shake the feeling that it looked odd! "What''s wrong?" Trevor asked. "One of the stones on my shoes dropped! It was there just now. It might''ve fallen off when I knocked it against the chair before we left the private room where we were eating. I''ll go to look for it," Victoria hurriedly said. That pair of shoes had only been worn a couple of times and they were practically brand new. However, due to her obsessive-pulsive disorder, even if a small, inconspicuous decorative item was lost, her mood would be affected and she couldn''t resist obsessing over it. If she couldn''t find it, she would never wear them again. The shoes would be useless in the future! "Wait!" Trevor said. He held her wrist immediately. "Don''t move, I''ll go!" Upon watching him leave, she remembered that she was still standing in the middle of the road. She looked around and saw the strange looks from the people in the restaurant. She tried to ignore them as she waited outside the restaurant for Trevor. When she was turning around, she bumped into something, or perhaps something had bumped into her. Victoria was still in a daze as she staggered about. The next second, a sharp woman''s voice was heard. "Ah..." The woman sounded. A clear sound of puff soon followed. At that moment, Victoria saw a pool of spilled coffee milk tea and a pair of delicate, white high heels that had brown stains on them!N?velDrama.Org owns this text. Chapter 792 Chapter 792 ? Oh, cr*p! Victoria steadied herself and apologized, "I''m sorry, I''m so sorry, I didn''t mean it!" Victoria quickly took out a tissue from her small bag. Just when she was about to hand it over, someone pushed her away. "Where did you even pop out from, and are you blind?" The person said. Raising her head, she saw a very slim and well-dressed beautiful woman. She was wearing a beige long-sleeved shirt with a floral skirt of simr color. She looked very angry as she patted the dirt off her dress. There were at least four people next to her. One was carrying a bag, one was holding a few boxes, and another man stood there, looking at them on the side. In front of her was a person who seemed to be her assistant; she took out a wet tissue and was wiping her hands.Property ? N?velDrama.Org. What a scene! Looking at her appearance and the people she was with, Victoria guessed that she must be a popr star or something! But the woman''s face was quite unfamiliar to her. After all, some stars looked very different before and after their makeup! Thus, Victoria assumed that she must be a big celebrity. Looking at the spilled milk tea on the ground, she could only ept her bad luck while bowing her head. "I''m sorry, I didn''t mean..." She initially wanted to resolve this peacefully. She took another step forward with the tissue, but as soon as she approached the woman, she was immediately shoved away by her. "Are you blind? Don''t you have any manners? I''m not someone who you can touch so casually. How rude and uneducated of you!" "Do you know how much my clothes cost?" "And my milk tea! My shoes?" "Why are you still standing there? Why don''t you start cleaning this up? You look so poor and I don''t think you can afford to pay for it! Do you want to get kicked out of here?" "B*tch! Get down on your knees and clean them!" The woman pointed towards her heels and yelled at Victoria with arrogance. Victoria kept getting pushed and almost fell to the ground. At this time, Trevor had juste back from picking up the cat''s eye stone. He strode forward to help her up. Shocked by the woman''s scolding, Victoria opened her mouth wide in disbelief, but she didn''t see that Trevor had returned. She was a little embarrassed when she saw a lot of people starting to gather around her. As he grabbed her by the arm, Trevor said, "That''s enough. Just forget this. Hasn''t she apologized already? You had better watch how you behave!" The man reminded her in a low voice, but the woman''s voice only became louder as she uttered, "What?" Not only was she being asked to control her temper outside, but she was even asked to do so in thepany? Did she look like a person who was willing to let others step on? Refusing to move on from the situation, the woman crossed her arms over her chest. "My clothes and shoes are dirty! Do you still want me to attend the reception in the afternoon or not? What a drag! Let this b*tch kneel, apologize to me and clean up. Otherwise, I won''t go!" She yelled. At this time, the assistant beside her also advised her quietly, "Are you dumb? Didn''t you hear what Madonna said? Do you want to be fired? Hurry up!" Victoria wanted to end things quietly, but seeing how these two were abusing their power and bullying her, she started to feel annoyed and didn''t want to apologize to them. At this time, there was already a crowd of people surrounding them. Murmurs among the onlookers could be heard. "Who is this? Isn''t she going too far?" "Shh, she kind of looks like Madonna Yeager, the person who had just been recruited by thepany with tens of millions of dors! I heard that she is an amazing singer who can easily earn a hundred million dors with just one song. Her recent web drama is also very popr. She and ine Bt are the two leading actresses." "Oh, so she''s the legend who made a name for herself overnight! I heard that she''s only twenty years old and has a bright future ahead of her!" "No wonder she''s so arrogant." Victoria heard everything the crowd said. She fiddled her hands and pursed her lips into a line. "Are you dumb? Hurry up and apologize to Miss Madonna! Clean the floor too!" The assistant''s urging voice came again. Just as Victoria was about to say that she had already apologized and told them not to get ahead of themselves, a cold voice came from behind, "Apologize!" "What?" She couldn''t believe her ears. As she turned her head back instantly, Victoria saw a cold and livid face. "Mr. Trevor?" "This is going to be interesting! Isn''t this the woman Mr. Trevor was eating with earlier?" "Oh, it''s her. Mr. Trevor seems to be angry!" "Well... I heard that they spent a lot of money to recruit her! She is like a golden goose..." "How unlucky of her!" Victoria clenched her fists angrily and felt a little aggrieved. Given the situation at the moment, she felt as if she was being singled out for others to bully. What could she possibly do when even he didn''t want to help? Tens of millions? Hundreds of millions? All she needed to do was just apologize. Three words and all this could get resolved. It was worth it. She was willing to ept this for the sake of money! She clenched and loosened her fists I again and again. Even though she was unwilling to, and her throat seemed to be stuck by her own words, she knew she had to. After a long time, Victoria finally parted her lips with her head lowered. "I''m sor-" She started saying. But as soon as she started apologizing, she felt like crying. Still, she tried her best to suppress her sadness. Then, the cold voice was heard again, "Not you! I asked you to apologize, didn''t you hear me?" Trevor suddenly raised his voice and stared coldly at the figure in front of him. At this moment, everyone finally realized that he was referring to Madonna! In an instant, everyone gasped in surprise. Victoria immediately looked up and saw that everyone''s face fell. The beautiful woman''s eyes widened in shock instantly, "Excuse me?" The faces of the assistants and managers were all pale as they trembled with fear. "Didn''t you hear me? I told you to apologize!" Trevor roared. Therge restaurant seemed to shake in an instant. Everyone could feel the rising tension. Everyone held their breath and none dared to even breathe. Dozens of eyes were fixated at the same ce. Trevor then put his arm around waist, and it was very that he was siding with her. Madonna''s face was pale, and her whole body had started trembling. But since she was still a popr public figure, she subconsciously pursed her lips and tried to hold on. Her manager was so scared that he stood there, stunned and not knowing what to do. He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, then tried to ease the situation. "We''re so sorry, Miss. Please don''t be angry. It was us who were blind and bumped into you. I apologize on behalf of Miss Yeager! She is not feeling well and is a little anxious. She did not mean what she said. Please don''t hold any grudges against her!" He said. The manager gave Victoria a 180-degree bow and exined in a hurry, "Mr. Trevor, Miss Yeager has just been recruited, and she still doesn''t know how to behave. There is a reception in the afternoon..." Chapter 793 Chapter 793 ? What he meant was that she was a golden goose, and her identity and image had to be taken care of. Thus, he should give her some face! If this incident were to get circted, they would be the ones who suffered the losses! He didn''t expect this young woman to have such a strong background. After all, this kind of incident wasmon in ces like this. Though the manager acted humbly, his voice shook with fear. Even though he had seen Trevor several times, this was the first time he came into such close contact with him. At this moment, he was obviously in a panic! But instinctively, he still defended Madonna, hoping that he would let them off the hook. However, he didn''t know that all of this had gravely agitated Trevor. It took Trevor a great deal of effort to get Victoria to go out and speak. Something like this just rubbed salt on his wounds! Seeing their attitudes made him even more furious. Holger had also appeared at the entrance while talking to two managers. When he saw the situation, he was stunned. He quickly made his way over. "What''s going on?" He asked. As if he had seen his savior, the manager quickly reported the incident to the manager he knew next to Holger. Holger frowned and squinted his eyes. "Mr. Crouch, Mr. Hudgens, please help us talk to Mr. Trevor..." The manager pleaded. The manager wiped off his sweat, his head hanging low. Both parties couldn''t be offended! Holger took a step forward and said, "Alright, calm down, Mr. Clements. Let me deal with this!" They had just recruited this golden goose, so they had not even earned their capital back yet! He casted Victoria a nce, then heard Trevor start to talk. "What quality is this? Is Sofare Entertainment recruiting trash? It''s fine to not be educated, but if you don''t even know simple manners, get lost! Whoever recruits this kind of person again, you can consider yourself fired! Sofare Entertainment can''t afford to lose its reputation over someone like this! I don''t want to see her in any job ever again!" Holding Victoria''s waist, Trevor nced at her and softened his voice, "Let''s go!" He also gave Holger another sidelong nce. "Fire them!" What kind of attitude did these people have? What did they regard hispany as? Even an upstart artist dared to behave so arrogantly.Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org. "Mr. Trevor?" The manager croaked. Holger immediately grabbed him forcefully and threw him a look of warning. Had he lost his mind? Trevor was being dead serious! Trevor walked out of the restaurant with Victoria in his arms. A gloomy pair of eyes followed him like a shadow. Victoria didn''t know how she came out of the ce. She had been in a daze along the way. When the doors of the elevator closed, only did shee back to her senses. She threw herself into Trevor''s arms and burst into tears. She really thought that he was asking her to apologize to that woman! She felt incredibly wronged and couldn''t stop sobbing! While stroking her hair, Trevor opened his other palm, and showed her the ck cat''s eye stone she had lost earlier. "Don''t be sad! Don''t cry so much over such an arrogant person?" Victoria looked up and smiled. Her eyes were still watery and she couldn''t see clearly. "I didn''t mean it. She was the one who bumped into me... and I''ve already apologized to her!" She didn''t want him to think that she was bullying others, but she didn''t want to plead for this woman either, even if he had spent a lot of money recruiting her! She was already so arrogant despite not making it in the industry just yet. If she became famous in the future, who knew how bigheaded she would be. When she thought of promoting this kind of person, she felt really sick of it. But when she thought of the money, she couldn''t help but feel like an opportunity had just been wasted! "I know! If a person like this were to be popr, she would eventually be her own downfall! I don''t want to waste my time on her!" Trevor said. Inching her chin, Trevor said, "Your tears have not been a waste. At least we know what kind of person she is now. Sorry for letting you suffer!" He had witnessed the whole incident, and it was just an ident! Rather than supporting a person who could cause trouble at any time, it was better to get rid of the problem early to save on manpower and resources. After all, it didn''t make much difference to him. His wife was his one and only! Taking the cat''s eye stone, Victoria secretly breathed a sigh of relief, "As long as you don''t me me!" She didn''t want to create any trouble, but at the moment, it seemed that she had already brought him some. Because of the incident, when they returned to the office, Victoria was quiet that afternoon as she was afraid that she would cause trouble for him again. Since Trevor was also busy with his work, Victoria spent hatt of the day with confusion in his office while waiting for him. When they left, she was still puzzled. Where did he want to take her? She never expected that their final destination would be home! When she entered the house, Victoria waspletely stunned. Weren''t they going to where Trevor said he would take her anymore? She had wasted her whole day for nothing! Due to the sudden receival of the jasmine flowers that afternoon, Frederick couldn''t shake himself off the daze he was stuck in. When he got off work, he even rejected all social meetings he had. He dropped by at Alicia''s shop to pick her up personally in a daze. "Wee..." At the sight of him, the shop assistant immediately perked up. "Mr. Clements, you are here!" Out of habit, he nced at the seat where Alicia usually sat. Frederick subconsciously pointed inside and said, "Yes..." As soon as he moved, he was stopped by the shop assistant who then said, "Mr. Clements, are you looking for Alicia? She isn''t here!" "She''s not here?" Frederick was puzzled. Turning around, Frederick instinctively raised his hand to look at his watch. It''s not even six yet. Did she leave early? Shouldn''t this time be the busiest histim hour at the shop for her? Why did she leave so early? This was the first time he didn''t get to meet her because she hadn''t informed him in advance. At that instant, Frederick felt unhappy. Did something happen when he wasn''t paying attention? "Yes! Alicia said that she wanted to go home early today and left before four! Didn''t she tell you? Perhaps she meant to surprise you?" The shop assistant suggested. "It''s alright, then! I came here to give her a surprise, too!" Frederick muttered. After Frederick thanked the shop assistant for her help, he turned and left. While on the road, he passed by a fruit market, and suddenly remembered that Alicia had been in a blueberry frenzy recently. So, he stopped the car and went in to have a look. When he saw the blueberries, he worried a little that she would eat too much, so he only took a small box and asked someone to wrap it. As he got in the car, his cell phone rang. "Troy?" He answered. It was his friend who called. Knowing that he was going abroad that night, he asked him to go for a drink. Frederick didn''t refuse, "The club in Maison Hotel? Okay, got it! Why the sudden urge to go abroad to further your studies though?" Content belongs to Hadn''t he graduated a long time ago? Was he doing this for the sake of some women? Frederick felt that his decision was weird and very sudden. He started the car and couldn''t help shaking his head, "Well, let''s talk about it when we meet! I''ll be there soon..." When Alicia returned home, she immediately fell asleep. It was almost five when she woke up. After cleaning up her room, she hurried over to Soaver International... Chapter 794 Chapter 794 ? It was not the first time Alicia was at Soaver International, so she was familiar with the ce and went straight up to the top floor. She had forgotten to call him in advance as she was in a hurry. She rushed into the office, giggling. "Honey, I''m here to pick you up after work!" When Alicia looked inside, the office was empty, and she was stunned for a while. The door was open, but why was there no one around? Even the secretary was nowhere in sight. At this time, the secretary, who had heard the noise, came out from the bathroom. "Madam, why are you here?" After wiping her wet hands with a napkin, the secretary asked, "What''s the matter, Madam? Mr. Frederick got off work early. He just left not long ago!" She hade in to deliver some documents when she identally knocked over other documents on the desk. She didn''t realize that the ink of a pen was leaking and she had smeared her hand. "I see! It''s all right. I was just passing by and thought of having a meal with him!" Alicia said. Alicia rubbed her head, feeling slightly puzzled. She had nned to go shopping with him, and visit her grandmother after that. However, she had overslept and forgot to inform him in advance. So, she got up and came in a hurry. She had been so busy recently that she had be mindless! Everything was a mess! Fortunately, she didn''t tell Grandma that they would visit her that day in advance. Otherwise, she would be at aplete loss on what to do. Alicia shook her head and said, "It''s all right now. You go ahead, I''ll take my leave first!" Just as she was about to turn around, she caught a glimpse of an exquisite white box beside the table. There was a white bowknot on it, which made it look like a gift box. Alicia looked at it, perplexed. "What''s this? Is it for me?" She thought to herself. Why was it ced on the ground? Did he forget it or did he deliberately hide it in fear that others would see it? She bent down and picked it up. The secretary was stunned as she shook her head. Had she identally knocked that off the table too when she toppled the documents over? For a moment, she didn''t dare to say anything, but her heart was beating nervously in her chest. She hoped it was not something valuable! Alicia dusted, then opened the box. She saw a bunch of jasmine flowers, which was startling to see for both women. The secretary was confused while Alicia was baffled. She carefully took the flowers out. A bouquet of jasmine flowers? And they were cut straight off of fresh flowers? She took another look at the box and a thought came to her. "Jasmine? Could this be rted to Danica?" She flipped the box over and saw that there was only a small bouquet of jasmine flowers in it. Seeing that it was ced in such an exquisite box, this was obviously specially prepared! Was he going to give it to Danica? Or did she send it to him? Why was there such a box of jasmine flowers? There must be something special about it, but Alicia could only think of these two possibilities. Subconsciously, she believed Frederick more, so she felt that it was more likely to be thetter. She still couldn''t help but feel a little ufortable about this. Unconsciously, she put the flowers back. When she identally touched the box, she suddenly realized that the bottom of the box was uneven. After staring at it for a while, she found that it was a sculpture of words and writings. It wrote: Oregon North Hills, the Ultimate Promise. What did that mean? She picked up the cover of the box, held it under the light, and a row of faint handwriting appeared on it: Forever, seven days, seven o''clock! How creative! In an instant, this bunch of characters shed across Alicia''s mind. In a simple coherent way, she could roughly guess what this meant. These words were so obscure that she must know that he would understand what they meant straight away. But she might have been worried that he had forgotten, so she had them written in such an ambiguous way as a way to jog his memory. Why did he ce the box on the ground though? Did he discard it or did he hide it to keep others from seeing it? Alicia''s mind was a mess and she could feel the dark clouds above her head brewing. She closed the box slowly. Gregon North Hills? Seven days, seven o''clock? This might be the time and the venue. It should be rted to the Gregon North Hills that overlooked the whole Casterwich City. Could it be the famous North Hill Hotel there or the small hill near the south? Did he leave early to meet her? What was the ultimate promise?Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org. All kinds of thoughts shed through her mind, and her mind, which had been calmed for a long time, suddenly wavered. "Madam, Madam, are you alright? Would you like me to call Mr. Frederick?" The secretary asked. Alicia suddenly came to her senses. She shot the secretary a quick smile. "That''s alright! I''ll call him myself! By the way, was there anyone special here looking for him today? Did he leave early because he has a meeting?" "No, Mr. Frederick was not busy today, and he didn''t leave the office at all! All he said was that he was feeling a little tired in the evening, so he rejected his dinner tonight with Mr. Lonel. He probably went home to rest!" The secretary said. "Yes, perhaps! How unfortunate! I''d better call him now!" Alicia pretended to take out her cell phone and walked out while talking with the secretary. "I sent him a parcel to surprise him. I wonder if he has received it. It is something this big, it''s not too big nor too small." "There was one today, but it was from an unknown sender. But ah, I see, it was Madam who sent it! The guard worried that it might be something hazardous, so he checked it several times before sending it up," the secretary exined. After confirming the information that she wanted, Alicia smiled and said nothing more. She watched the secretary locking the door and chatted with her for a little while longer before she said her goodbye and left. After leaving Soaver International, instead of calling Frederick, she called home and asked if he had returned. "No!" The servant replied. Hearing this answer, Alicia was obviously disappointed. "It''s okay. I was just curious. Since Frederick isn''t home, I won''t be back for dinner either. No need to prepare dinner for us!" Alicia ended a call and sighed heavily. She knew she should trust him, but why did she feel so frustrated and upset? She picked up her cellphone and clicked on his number several times. However, she just couldn''t bring herself to call him. Should she really ask him about this? She knew that this would be for the best, but when it came to Danica, Alicia''s confidence wavered! She wanted to ask, but she was afraid to. After hesitating for a long time she started the car and decided to drive in that direction. Seven days, seven o''clock! Did this mean seven dayster or within seven days? But she was almost certain that it meant seven o''clock in the evening. If it was in the morning, he might not have wasted his time to meet her. Even on the weekend, seven o''clock was too early! She believed that Frederick would not go to see her, so this should just be an interlude, and there was no need to ask him about this. However since he left so early that she missed him, everything seemed suspicious to her and she could not shake this feeling of unease no matter how hard she tried. Eventually, she gave in to her urges and went to find out what was going on... Chapter 795 Chapter 795 ? Frederick met up with his friend at the club of Maison Hotel. They sat and chatted for a while. Since he drove there, he didn''t take any alcohol but ordered a ss of iced lemon water instead. "What have you been doing? Why did you decide to do this so suddenly? I didn''t even have time to get you gifts," Frederick punched him lightly and then raised his ss to toast with his. He won''t be back for at least half a year! "I was careless with the timing, or else I would have invited others! And isn''t that a gift? I ept your kindness!" His friend said. ncing at the small box next to Frederick, the man reached out and casually opened it. "Pfft, I thought it was something nice." "It''s just a box of blueberries!" He grabbed one, wiped it, and threw it into his mouth. "Hey..." Frederick nced at him and said with a look of disdain, "It''s not for you! You should wash it before eating." "Well, it doesn''t really matter to me!" The man threw his arm around Frederick''s neck and chuckled, "Don''t be so stingy. I just had two! This gift is petty. It''s not worthwhile and I don''t like it! So, this doesn''t count! I''m going abroad, so why don''t you prepare a big gift for me?" Pushing him away, Frederick sent him a re. "You''re just chasing after a woman, so how can you so shamelessly say this? I''ll give you a huge wedding gift when you marry the eldest daughter of the Lawson family!" Frederick said. He had bought the blueberry for his wife; how could this man take it without asking him first! After sipping on some water, Frederick shook his head. He didn''t know why he brought the blueberries with him. After sitting for a while, Frederick worried that he might miss his flight, so he urged him to leave early, "Well, let''s get together again in the future! Don''t miss your flight! Be safe! And why didn''t you bring my files when you asked me toe? You must have been thinking of the woman, right?" Frederick teased. Scratching his head, the manughed. "I may have left it when I was in a hurry! I''ll send it to you another day. Hey, Frederick, the new energy resources there are promising! I think they''re worth investing in! You really have good insight. However, it''s hard to choose between these twopanies, both of them are great!" "I know! I''ll look through the documents and well discuss thister!" Frederick said. They talked it over a little more on their way out. At this time, the driver had already moved his luggage into the car. "Well, it''s not urgent," Frederick paused and said, "Catching the flight on time is your priority!" Frederick suddenly thought of something, and tugged at him and said, "Hey, isn''t your itinerary a little strange? Why did you stay here when you were going to board a ne?" Something was not quite right! "Don''t even talk about it! Do you think I wanted toe? I nned to leave after gathering with you all, but something came up. Leanne''s cousin came over to y and I was asked to fetch her. It turned out that she had a bad sense of direction and it took me half a day to get around. This is the hotel she lives in... if I hadn''t been in a hurry, how would I have left the documents?" The man exined. Upon hearing that, Frederick understood immediately that he came here specially for his sweetheart''s cousin. No wonder he woulde here even though he had a flight to catch. "Alright, off you go! Don''t forget your passport!" Frederick reminded him. After sending his good friend away, Frederick was about to walk to his car when he inadvertently saw the big, red words on the decorative rocky mountain, "North Hill Hotel". With a closer look, Frederick suddenly realized that the Maison Hotel was located near the foot of Oregon North Hills. The back door was right across the new door of North Hill Hotel. When did this street be so prosperous? There was even a gate at the front yard of North Hills. It seemed like a lot of things were new here. Renovations must have been recent. When opening the front door, one could even get a bit of the festivity sense. It was magnificent and majestic! There were gardens in front of the hotel, and even the name was carved on a huge rocky mountain. The design of the ce was unique, and many luxury cars were parked in the small courtyard in front of the door. He had not been here for a long time! The changes were astounding! His gaze fell to one side, and Frederick suddenly thought of the jasmine flowers! Since he was already at the entrance, it was just a street away. Should he go there and have a look? Frederick stopped at that instant. HePublished by N?v''elD/rama.Org. didn''t go over, but he also didn''t turn around and leave. At that moment he did think of going - not because of other reasons, but because the few words like "the promise of life and death" and "for thest time" struck a chord in him. Although at this moment, he couldn''t tell how he felt about her; they were old friends after all. If she was really going to die... "Forget it! It''s better not to cause any more problems!" Frederick murmured. Since he couldn''t even tell how true this was! Even if it was true, he couldn''t afford to give her hope or cause a misunderstanding! When he was about to go back, his cell phone suddenly rang. He answered, "It''s me! Speak!" It was Chet who called. He informed him of some happenings. Frederick asked, "That toy boy is finally back? Do we really look alike?" With everything cleared up and Alicia back, the toy boy, who looked somewhat simr to him, seemed to be useless at the moment! "70%?" Chet told him that due to the distance, light source and deliberateness involved, it was no wonder that Alicia had been mistaken! After thinking for a moment, Frederick said, "Don''t startle him for the time being! He may be useful in the future! But..." Since he had a chance at taking advantage of the situation, he might also be a threat! Frederick snapped his finger. "Teach him a lesson, so that he knows that not everyone can be imitated! Also, I want intel about him that would make him listen to us!" "That''ll be easy! This kind of toy boy will sumb to any benefit shed at him! And I also saw him doing drugs! As long as you have his Achilles'' heel, he won''t dare to refuse your demands!" Chet said. Upon hearing this, Frederick nodded his head in satisfaction. "Well, just get it done then! As long as we''re able to locate this guy at any time! As for the Blooming Flora, don''t act rashly, so we don''t alert them want to keep this pawn it still has great use! As for how we''re going to use it, I haven''t thought about it yet!" Alicia had driven all the way here with the help of her car''s navigation system. As she reached near the hotel, she saw him talking on the phone on the roadside. When she saw the sign of "North Hills", a look of bewilderment shed across her face. "Haha, okay! I got it. See you around! I won''t forget you!" Frederick said. As she approached, she heard the "affectionate" words Frederick had said. At that instant, Alicia felt a little angry. Was he deciding on a meeting venue with someone? Frederick hung up his phone and turned around. When he spotted a familiar pair of eyes in the distance, he was startled. "A... Ally? What are you doing here?" Frederick blinked his eyes in disbelief. Chapter 796 Chapter 796 ? At that instant, Frederick felt guilty! Of course, Alicia caught his fleeting emotions at a nce. Originally, she came here to try her luck to make herself feel at ease, but she did not expect to catch him red-handed. At this moment, she was clearly unhappy. "I''m here for an errand! Honey, why are you here? What are you doing here?" Alicia asked. Though Alicia sounded calm, her tone and attitude reflected a hint of warning. However, Frederick was too panicked to notice it. He just gave her an honest answer. "Oh, my friend asked me toe for a gathering, I just sent him off... and I was just about to go home!" Before he could finish his words, Alicia lost her temper, "B*stard! Why did you lie to me? Oregon North Hills, Ultimate Promise? Seven days seven o''clock! Do you think I don''t know why you are here?" "Liar! Liar! Why did you lie to me?" With an angry roar, Alicia burst into tears! If he had been honest with her, she would not be angry! Why did he lie to her? He could say that he was meeting his ex-lover! Why did he say that he was meeting his friend? It was obvious that he was guilty! "B*stard!" Alicia raised her voice as she wiped off her tears. "Ally? How did you know about this? Who told you that?" Frederick asked. Frederick grabbed her wrist in shock. Did Danica look for her? Was that d*mn woman messing with him again? "No one told me! I figured it out myself!" Alicia shouted. Alicia was furious. She pushed him away and roared, "You''re a big liar!" She couldn''t control herself. She turned around and strode to the parking lot. "Ally..." Frederick waspletely caught off guard and didn''t know what to make of the situation... Just as he was about to run after her, someone suddenly grabbed his wrist. "Frederick..." She knew he woulde! He turned around and saw Danica. She was panting, but she had a smile on her face. It seemed that she had run all the way here! But Frederick was furious at that instant. He grabbed her by the neck and said aggressively, "It''s you again, isn''t it?" She had done everything on purpose just for this, hadn''t she? Could it be that Troy had been used by her indirectly? Otherwise, how could things be this coincidental? D*mn it! He actually came! And so did Alicia! How did she even know about their promise? Why were there so many uncanny coincidences? Though he did waver, he did not intend to see her! He couldn''t believe that this d*mn woman would still be using their past rtionship to ruin his current life.Property ? N?velDrama.Org. Frederick was about to explode from a fit of rage! As she was grabbed at the throat, Danica began to suffocate and thought that she would die. She tried pushing his hand away but she couldn''t even muster up a sound. After Alicia ran away angrily, she came to a stop, only to find that no one was behind her. B*stard! Why didn''t he chase after her? When she turned around, she saw him and Danica tugging each other! A wave of anger welled up in her again. She turned around and ran back with a fewrge strides and shouted, "Frederick!" This b*stard! With a furious roar, Frederick came to his senses and withdrew his hand reflexively. Danica could finally breathe. She rubbed her neck, feeling weak all over. She fell into a bad coughing fit. "Ally? Please listen to me!" As soon as Frederick spoke, Alicia shouted angrily, "Why aren''t you going home yet? Haven''t you done enough cheating?" Clenching her fists tightly, Alicia walked away after shouting at him. Frederick was chasing after her behind and said, "Ally, don''t be mad!" Frederick chased after her all the way home. He even exined everything to her in detail along the way. After entering the bedroom, Alicia kicked her shoes far away. She was still fuming. "Stop lying! Where''s your friend? Where are the blueberries? One is on the ne and can''t be contacted, and the other was eaten, so there is no evidence! You should have at least used a more realistic excuse! Do you want me to cut open the stomach of that person on the ne and check? B*stard! B*stard! Why did you lie to me? Why did you lie to me..." Content belongs to After letting out her anger, Alicia sat slumped on the sofa and began to cry. Frederick was annoyed, but when he saw her reaction, he knew this wasn''t the time and ce to vent his anger. "Ally! Please stop this! I didn''t lie to you! I even went to yourpany to pick you up. If you don''t believe me, you can call your colleague and ask. Don''t cry... did receive the jasmine flowers - it was a promise about meeting each other for thest time when she was about to die! didn''t take it seriously, and I didn''t intend to meet her either! Don''t be angry! I didn''t lie to you, I really didn''t! I can show you the surveince footage of the club in Maison Hotel. I really went to meet my friend!" He exined. Content belongs to Frederick caressed her face gently, worry evident on his face. What was wrong with her today? He had already exined things so clearly; why did she still not believe him? Wasn''t she very sensible in the past? What was wrong with her this time? He wasn''t at fault either. Why was she so angry to the point of crying like this? Frederick''s heart ached, he felt him mncholy''s hand gripping firmly around it. It was rare for Alicia to be this angry. She hit him, went ballistic, and cried for no reason. She did not know why she was being so emotional either. In the end, no matter what kind of evidence Frederick gave her and no matter how much he exined, Alicia still did not believe him. She kept saying that he was lying to her and then continued crying a river. Frederick no longer knew what to do. He had even almost called Nichs over tofort her! How long had it been since the two of them had a fight like this? All he could do in the end was to remain silent as she vented her anger until she had no strength left and eventually fell asleep. She slept soundly and even scolded him in her sleep. Meanwhile, he didn''t sleep a wink all night and felt incredibly Wronged! At the women''s prison in Casterwich City. Lauren didn''t know how many days had passed, but she strongly believed that she had been fooled and taken advantage of! It was as if she had waited for a century. Slowly, she had grown used to her disappointment during the day, and her despair at night! How did things turn out like this? There were no replies to the phone calls and messages she sent out. Willy, who had shown up here before had also disappeared. What should she do? How would she get out? Shem kept pacing back and forth anxiously in her cell. Looking at the walls, she couldn''t help sighing. "Willy, you b*stard! How dare you lie to me? You didn''t keep to your words! I will kill you once I get out! How dare you fool me!" Chapter 797 Chapter 797 "How dare he trick me in prison? Doesn''t he know who I am? How dare he take advantage of me?" Lauren was angry as she fiddled with her hands. She seldom got angry, but for the first time, she was enjoying the idea of cutting someone into pieces! She heard the rustling sound of keys and footsteps from a distance, but Lauren had been let down too many times. Thus when she heard it this time, she didn''t react at all. She was thinking about how to get the news out to the person she wished to deliver it to and how to get out as soon as possible. When she was imprisoned, all information was wiped clean while only Zedd''s information was on the police record! Thinking of it, Lauren felt that she had been set up from the beginning! He had asked her to leave everything to him. Even the only contact numbers he left her with were his number and his home number. She only remembered his home number but she couldn''t reach anyone with it. Who should she use to deliver her message? She was all alone! She never had any friends since young! She always thought that she could do anything on her own, but she was unfortunately trapped behind iron bars! Her colleagues knew about this, but they were not close, so they would note to visit her in the prison! Her only friend was not in Casterwich City, so she might not know that something had happened to her. Moreover, everything happened so suddenly and it wasn''t something to share about, so she never thought of telling Sharon or leaving her a message at the time. By the time she looked for her, it would be some yearster and everything would be irreversible by then! "Sharon, oh Sharon! I really hope youe back soon! I need you! You are my only hope..." Lauren murmured. She probably would have to take the me for Zedd! Why would he let her know all of this but didn''t give her more time? She hated this! How unfair this was to her! Lauren''s thoughts were a mess, and she crossed her arms, irritated. Suddenly, she felt a force at her waist. With a quiver, she got goosebumps all over her body. "Who is it?" She looked back instantly, and she felt the grip on her waist grow firmer as the heat on her neck started to spread. "Who else would dare do this with you but me?" The man was standing behind the faint light, so Lauren could not see his face clearly, but the deep and familiar voice jolted her senses. Lauren was suddenly filled with rage. She turned around andnded him a kick. "This b*stard! So, he still remembered toe, huh?" She thought. Lauren''s kicks were agile and fierce. Willy stepped back and grabbed her ankle. With a pull, he crossed her wrists and wrapped them around herself. Then, he turned around and sat on the edge of the bed, and pressed her down with his legs. "I haven''t seen you in a few days and you''ve improved!" He eximed. Was this little wild cat bing savage again? "B*stard! Let go of me!" Twisting her body, Lauren realized that she couldn''t break free. She gnashed her teeth in anger and was frustrated. If she knew that this day woulde, she wouldn''t have beenzy when she was learning martial arts! This man did have some skills! "Shh, keep your voice down. Do you want to wake everyone?" Willy urged. When Willy covered her lips with his hand, Lauren opened her mouth and sunk her teeth into it. Willy retracted his hand instantly and gave her a hard p on her buttock.Property ? N?velDrama.Org. "You''re serious, aren''t you?" He asked. "Willy, you b*stard! You big liar! I''m going to kill you!" She hissed at him. Lauren was furious but her soft voice somehow sounded like she was about to burst into tears. It didn''t seem like she was ming him, but it felt more like a quarrel between lovers. But she was indeed enraged! Unfortunately, because of where they were at, she couldn''t shout as she wished. Although she was unhappy with how quiet she had to be, she still had to ept it. But in Willy''s ears, her voice was like a poison that could melt him away. "Why? Don''t you believe in me?" He asked. Willy pinched her nose, let go of her hands and turned her body around, whispering into her ear, "Do you think made such a big effort toe all the way here just to take advantage of you?" Lauren pushed his hand away and rolled her eyes at him, "Humph!" Did he think that anyone could take advantage of her? Wasn''t she worth all the effort? "When will you get me out?" Lauren asked. She hadn''t seen him for days. She really thought that he was going to leave her as she was! She had lost her virginity, and she couldn''t lose it for nothing! Seeing her emotionally driven but cold and indifferent attitude, Willy smiled slightly. He took out a small bottle from his pocket, poured out a pill, and stuffed it into her mouth. Content belongs to "What did you give me?" Lauren asked. Before Lauren could figure it out, Willy lifted her chin and forced her to swallow it before handing her a mineral water bottle. "Don''t worry, I won''t harm you!" Willy said. She then took a few sips and caught her breath. "Do you have a way out of this or not? When will you help me to reverse the verdict? Stop dying things. I won''t be fooled easily! Tell me your n!" She demanded. This time, she would not let him go so easily! She didn''t know if there would be a next time! "This..." Willy trailed off. Willy fiddled with a strand of her hair and continued, "You must look even more feminine with long hair!" "Willy Bowles!" What was he talking about? Lauren sent him a re. "This is not a nightclub!" Had he mistaken this for something else? Why did hee here just toment on women? Did it have anything to do with him whether she was a woman or not? Didn''t he realize that she was still in prison? BUMS Lauren was so angry that she pinched him with as much force as she could muster between her fingers. "What are you nning to do?" She couldn''t wait any longer! "Well, it doesn''t look like it''ll work at the moment!" Willy said. "What?" Lauren asked. Lauren screamed angrily, "Are you trying to make a fool out of me? Willy... You b*stard! Wrapping his arm around her neck, Willy suddenly covered mouth and stopped her from talking, "Baby, be quiet! It all depends on you!" "What do you mean?" Did he need her cooperation? After regting her mood, Lauren looked at Willy as he turned over and pressed her down on the bed. "Bear with it a little longer because soon, you will get what you want!" What? What did he mean by that? Did he have a solution? Was he trying to trick her again? She knew that he was a big, bad wolf who could not be relied on! She could only depend on herself! "Forget it, you... just help me deliver a message!" After all, this wasn''t the end just yet! Chapter 798 Chapter 798 ? Before Lauren could finish speaking, her lips were parted and she was hit by raging waves of passion over and over again. The waves were so strong and irresistible that she had lost her rationality and her head was spinning! That night was just like before - bright and dazzling. When Lauren opened her eyes again, she found that the sky was gradually turning bright, and the person lying beside her had already disappeared. She was angry that she didn''t get to say what she wanted to say and her n was ruined. Lauren clenched her fists tightly and gritted her teeth. Such a perverted hooligan! B*stard! Did hee this often just to do this to her?Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org. D*mn it! She got bullied even when she was in trouble! He treated her like a push-over and even wanted to step on her? She had missed another great opportunity again! Who knew when she would meet him again! When would she be able to inform her family toe and save her? Her long eyshes fluttered a few times, and she was so tired that she fell asleep again, muddleheaded. In her dream, she cursed at a certain person. Unexpectedly, Willy actually visited again the next night. The two fought for a while in the narrow space of her cell. The surprise and excitement in Lauren''s eyes were obvious. Willy grabbed her weak little hand and kissed her palm. "Baby, can you not be so violent every time we meet?" Was she so unhappy to see him? "Humph!" Lauren snorted. Lauren pulled her hand back and kicked him on the leg again. "Willy, are you a pervert?" Did hee to prison to flirt with a woman? Holding her waist, Willy''s eyes reflected how much he was interested in her. "If I''m not a pervert, how would I fall for a little siren like you?" She was a little wild cat who had always treated men straightforwardly, and she would beat, kick and scold them! He was a normal man! Of course, he would love gentle and delicate women with long hair! Such a tomboy like her was not his cup of tea! Plus, she was so cold and rude to him! But she was a real beauty! Her looks were more delicate than seen at first nce. In the absence of her clothes, she was actually an alluring, sexy stunner. Everything about her made him lose his mind. Willy did not know whether it was because of her, or where they were. Whatever it was, Willy knew that he was a little blinded by his desire. If it wasn''t for the fact that it was not appropriate for him toe over every day, he would love to have fun and sleep with her on the daily! It was not a good sign for him, but he couldn''t help getting hooked on her. Ultimately, he concluded this was just something new he was trying out. Being in this special ce with this special woman gave him a strong sense of excitement and freshness that he never felt before! Lowering his head, Willy stole another sweet kiss on her lips. "Don''t you think we''re a perfect match? A pervert with a demoness!" It sure sounded like a match made in heaven, or in this case, hell. She had been called a "monster" more than once, but at this moment, she did not feel hurt and disgusted when he called her a "demoness". In the faint light, for the first time, Lauren looked at the man in front of her calmly. The man who was particrly close and somewhat strange to her. "Do you know who I am?" Lauren asked. She never thought that someone would dare to do such a thing to her! But she had to say that Willy was extremely special to her! Lauren did not know what kind of feelings she had for him, but she knew that he had be a man that she could not forget. Moreover, at this moment, he was also her savior! Content belongs to e Willy never thought much about this - all that went through his mind were those investigations he had done on her which informed him that she was a bookworm, a monster, and an abnormal woman! It was said that she was not interested in men, and was distant and introverted. Apart from books, she was only interested in bottles and cans! For some reason, Willy could sense loneliness from her tone and expression, like a child who longed for warmth and protection, but couldn''t get it. So, she could only fight for everything she wanted and to protect her weak self! In his eyes, what he saw was a helpless and precious little girl who pretended to be cold and strong! Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Pinching her smooth face, Willy said, "You are my woman! The woman who needs me, waits for me, and the woman who I want! I will protect you. I will not leave you behind!" That one sentence suddenly tugged at the softest part of Lauren''s heart without any warning. At the same time, the defensiveness around her dissipated and was reced by tenderness instead! She pursed her lips. From the moment she saw him, she had been thinking about the words that she wanted to say. But at this moment, she decided not to say any of them. Willy took her to the bed and put her on hisp. He took out a small box and said, "I don''t know what you like to eat, but I brought you some desserts!" Stroking her beautiful short hair, Willy handed her what he brought her. It was said that women liked to eat sweet things. If they had desserts, they would be in a better mood! So, he had asked someone to prepare a few colorful cakes for her! Lauren opened the box and saw four small, neatly ced cakes of different colors. Lauren''s throat suddenly felt a little sore. She couldn''t remember how long she had been in here, but it had been so long that she had not seen another soul besides him! No one liked to be alone, but sometimes, they had to bear with the loneliness! Lauren used a fork to pick up a little bit of the cake and put in her mouth. Tasting it, she could feel the sweetness between her lips and teeth. Unconsciously, she smiled sweetly. This was the first time she sat obediently in his embrace. Seeing how happy she was when she was eating the cake, Willy suddenly felt a little unhappy! In the past, he was thoughtless and only told the warden to take care of her and prepare nice dishes for her three meals each day, but hepletely forgot to bring her something she liked to eat! Tightening his arm around her, Willy watched as she ate the cake as if he was looking at an obedient child! "Thank you." For the first time, Lauren spoke gently, and was not cold or sharp- tongued like before. As he hugged her, Willy was not used to her being so feminine, so he quickly gave her a sweet kiss on her cheek. "You''re not calling me a pervert anymore?" A piece of cake was enough to buy her off? No wonder that scumbag could trick her into getting imprisoned for him with just a few words! Silly woman. It was so easy to please her! "Pervert! Can''t you be nice to me?" Lauren asked. Chapter 799 Chapter 799 ? He took advantage of her again! How much did he long for women? Putting down the cake in her hand, Lauren punched him and then wiped her cheeks! "Laurie, I haven''t eaten the cake yet!" Willy said. Most of her colleagues called her Lauren, and Zedd called her Laura. This was the first time she heard him calling her name, and Lauren''s heart trembled a little at the sound of her name rolling off his tongue. She did not expect that her name could sound so lovelying from his lips. Just as Lauren turned sideways and was about to reach for the cake that she had put down, her lips were suddenly kissed by him. The next second, her lips were sensually parted again... This pervert! He did it again! Her fair face instantly turned red. She pushed him away and startednding her punches. But for the first time, Lauren''s reaction was not as intense as before. Instead, she showed more mercy. It was also the first time Lauren felt a little affection and adoration in his behavior. She was addicted to this feeling, even though it was fatal! He waspletely different from Zedd. Zedd would inform her even when he held her hand. Respect was omnipresent in their rtionship. That was why their love always felt a little in and boring to her. She always thought that the feeling of getting along harmoniously was love. But at this moment, Willy was able to evoke such intense emotions in her as he treated her with tender, loving care. How could Lauren, who was pure and innocent, and not experienced in love, withstand the impact of these two different emotions? She could not defeat him by fighting, especially not while she was at her most vulnerable and helpless position in her life. In a short period of time, Lauren had been conquered by his dominating attitude! That night, she couldn''t help looking at him with a different twinkle of emotion in her eyes. This was so iprehensiblyplicated! She was confused! But this was the first time she felt something different from doing the same things with a man. This sent waves of satisfaction through her, along with feelings of shyness and embarrassment. After this day, Lauren put the disappointment she felt behind her and had begun to expect Willy to be sincere again. She felt that her time spent in jail was gradually bing less painful. This time, Willy didn''t let her wait for nothing. On the third day, Willy came as expected. When Lauren saw him again, her eyes lit up! Willy noticed it right away and asked, "Were you waiting for me?" "No!" Lauren denied. Lauren shook her head and pursed her lips, grabbing the small bag from his hand. "I''m waiting for this!" While holding the dessert, her beautiful eyes squinted into a thin line. She did not realize that this was the first time that she did not beat him up when they met. When he hugged her from behind, Willy also had an indescribable feeling about this ce that he once hated so much. They didn''t talk much. As usual, Willy just held her while watching her eating most of the cakes. After all, in such a ce, they had to keep it down when they talked. But at this moment, even though they were just holding each other intimately, Lauren still felt warmth spreading from her chest to her entire being. At that moment, she was not that insistent on getting out of there anymore. As long as he came, she would feel joyful without reason. Even as he took advantage of her, she couldn''t stop smiling! After eating for a while, Lauren put down the box in her hand and looked at him. Pet In fact, she still wanted to leave this ce! But she didn''t know how to tell him about this. Suddenly, she was afraid that she would ruin the atmosphere. This ce was too cold it was so cold that it made her heart freeze. But at this moment, because of him, her night was not as terrible. Curled up in his arms, Lauren was very happy! This was the kind of happiness that could match the joy she felt when she stayed in theboratory! Willy caressed her head, his eyes filled with affection. He lowered his head and gave her a gentle kiss on her forehead. "Just a couple more days and I''ll get you out! I promise!" He whispered. "Alright!" Lauren nodded.. She didn''t know why, but ever since he appeared again, she depended on him and trusted him more. This man, who suddenly came into her life, upied a ce in Lauren''s heart in a special way. She didn''t think about the future or other things, but at this moment, she knew how attached she was to him Even though the notion of it was unfamiliar and faint - so faint she could barely grasp her head around it she still went for it with no regret. Content belongs to Perhaps this was because she knew that in her life, there were just too few people who could get close to her. There were also too few people who could give her such a warm feeling. Even if this kind of warmth only appeared briefly in the night! Subconsciously, she leaned her head against his shoulder. Like a lonely soul which had drifted for several centuries, Lauren was yearning to settle down! Willy hugged her and once again gave her a crazy, unforgettable night. He did not expect that these few el nights which he once resisted, felt disgusted about, and eventually obsessed over, would one day be the most irreceable moments in his life. He never nned that this woman with a scheme, who did not fulfill his beauty standards, and was not in any of his future ns, would one day be the love of his life. Content belongs to Victoria spent yet another half a day at thepany. What was she to do about this? She rushed out as soon as Trevor finished his work and entered the office. But when she looked up, she saw two managers behind him. At that instant, she stepped back awkwardly. Trevor nced behind him, and the manager said, "Mr. Trevor, if there''s nothing else, I''ll go ahead with my work then! I''ll amend the proposal and send it to you in the afternoon!" "Okay!" Trevor said. The two of them found an excuse and left subsequently. When Victoria heard the sound of the door being closed, she put her hands on her waist and roared, "Trevor! When are you going to stop working? Are we still going to that d*mn ce?"N?velDrama.Org owns this text. She had been following him to thepany for three days straight! She was smart enough this time to have brought herptop, but she had art block. She wasn''t inspired at all when she was with him! She was bored and her mood was almost always grim. It would be a miracle to get inspired like this! "I don''t care! I''m not going anymore. I''m going home this afternoon!" Victoria scratched her hair in frustration, and she turned herptop off. Although she was unhappy, Trevor couldn''t help but stare at her in awe. It was rare for her to be in this kind of mood! He stepped forward and patted her on the shoulderfortingly. "What''s wrong? Are you bored? Why don''t I get my secretary to walk around with you?" Stamping her little foot, Victoria almost lost her temper as she said, "I don''t want to go out to relieve my boredom! I want you to take me to the d*mn ce you mentioned!" She had been here for three days, and she still didn''t know what or where the ce was. "Where are you taking me? You''re always busy. Can''t you put things on hold for a while and just take me there first?" Victoria pleaded. Chapter 800 Chapter 800 ? What was with the dy and inefficiency? This was not like him at all! Victoria was annoyed, so she poked his chest and said, "I''m in your office every day. Don''t you think I''m an eyesore? Don''t your subordinates have anything to say about it?" He should hurry up! Trevor only giggled at her reaction. Trevor held her to his chest and fiddled with her hand. "I''m happy to be apanied by a beauty like you. How can you be an eyesore? This is mypany - if anyone has any problem with it, they can leave, I''m not stopping them!" Victoria rolled her eyes. "Fine!" He was so stubborn! Since this was his territory, it was up to him then! Stretching out three fingers, Victoria took a long breath and said, "Honey, you are wasting my time!" She had been here for three days! "Don''t always lure me with a lousy bait and then not let me enjoy the delicacies. I''m not curious anymore, I''ve lost my interest! Where do you want to take me? If we can''t go, at least we can talk about it first!" Victoria said. They could at least think about it together first! Or they could go next time when they had the chance! Sitting on the sofa, Trevor smiled and said nothing. Listening to her nag him about this was more pleasant than hearing a birdsong! He liked her like this full of vitality, lively and bright. "You''reughing again. Say something! Whether it''s a surprise or not, I''ll treat it as a surprise! Or, you can give me the surprise when you are free in the future!" What was the point of always dying? "I''m serious. If you keep acting like this, I won''t listen to you anymore. I''m going to get angry!" Victoria huffed. Kneeling on one knee beside him, Victoria poked his chest again and pouted anxiously, "Trevor!" Why was he being mysterious? What was so special about this ce that made him so secretive? Victoria started to get all sorts of mental images in her head as she stared at him. Rare flowers and herbs in the forest? A mirage in the desert? Or the wonder of the Blood Moon and Meteor? What kind of special ce could he have found? It couldn''t be as simple as taking her to the beach or the sky garden. Victoria grabbed his cor, shoving him yfully and said, "Tell me! Where are you going to take me?" Just how special was this ce? How long did he n to keep her guessing? He was too patient! It had almost been seventy-two hours! Laughter came again from Trevor. Finally, with a chuckle, he pulled her to hisp and said, "Aren''t you already there?" "Huh?" Victoria sounded, puzzled. Victoria was surprised to hear that. Her eyes widened as her gaze quickly darted around the room beforending on him again. When she caught the smile in his eyes, she realized something and asked slowly, "Here?" The special ce he said he would take her to was the ce she often visited but not familiar with - Championus Media? It couldn''t be! She blinked a few times in disbelief. Then, she turned furious and shouted, "Trevor! Trevor Clements!" Victoria hit him angrily. D*mn it! He tricked her! The so-called special ce he wanted to take her to was hispany to stand guard by his office, wait for him, and serve him tea from time to time? This b*stard! How could he bring her over for three days in a row? Didn''t he know how much work she had put on hold for this? If she let this go on, he would have brought her here again the next day! Victoria was enraged! She couldn''t believe that she was fooled by him like this! She was about to leap off from hisp when Trevor grabbed her by the waist and said, "Vicky..." "Don''t ''Vicky'' me! You..." Victoria roared. What was wrong with him? Thinking of the confusing three days, Victoria was so angry that she felt like killing someone. She punched his chest angrily. "D*mn you! D*mn you!" Trevor pinched her crimson shaded face. He felt that this was all worthwhile even though he got scolded. "I don''t like you staying at home all day! As long as you''re out here, I don''t mind in what way or what you do!" As long as she could forget those unhappy moments and carry on with her bright and normal life, he would be fine with anything that she did. When their eyes met, Victoria understood instantly. "You brought me here to..." He wanted her to go out of the room! Suddenly, she remembered the test ??? she put him through and his recent, unexpected passion. Although he used to treat her like this when they were together, he was not as attentive and patient as he was in the past few days. Often, when he was excited, he would be domineering. Although he would not force or hurt her, he would drive her mad when he let go of all control when he was pressed up against her body. But in the past few days, she knew that he behaved very differently! His way of getting close to her was different from before. He always had a controlling attitude and enjoyed the worship of women in the past. However, he recently humbled himself and gave her a very clear message that he liked her, and that at least he liked her body and did not think that she was a dirty person! Although in fact, she had never slept with any other man except him! Of course, she was only temporarily frightened. She was not weak to the point of isting herselfpletely, even though she did not like to go out. Actually, she had never given up on herself. Instead, she worked when she was inspired. Only when she had no inspiration, she would let herself rest and rx.Property ? N?velDrama.Org. Work was never defined by time, but efficiency. Like students who were used to fooling around while doing homework, they would take hours to finish their work while others only needed a few minutes to do the same, which gave them the extra hours of leisure or ytime. The former may seem to be more hardworking, but in fact, thetter gained more. It was due to their undivided concentration and higher efficiency that they were able to have more fun in the end! Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Therefore, she appreciated the actions and attitude of thetter! Efficiency was more important than the time spent on a project! Perhaps this was the difference between the so-called "hardworking" and " intelligent" people. People who were hardworking would leave a good impression easily, while those who were smart would seed more easily! At this moment, she was touched by Trevor''s effort. Almost in an instant, all her emotions dissipated with a smile. Trevor pinched her chin gently and smiled. "It''s worth my hard work! Now youugh, get angry, and talk more! I just want you to be fine, like how you are doing now! No matter what you want to do, I will support you!" He happily announced. As long as she did not stay in the house forever! He didn''t like her being introverted and sickly, as if she was just an empty, moving vessel with no soul. It was better for a woman to be more bright and energetic! All of a sudden, his mind went over to Selena, who was like a shadow in the dark which couldn''t be seen in the light. When he first saw her, he felt sorry for her. But after a long time, the whole situation was just downright depressing. Chapter 801 Chapter 801 ? It was said that one could reveal an inferiority by mereparison. In the past, when he saw Selena, he would only feel sad for her. But ever since he was with Victoria, every time he went to Korea to see her, he would feel depressed - a mncholy that made people feel wronged, as if they had some suppressed emotion they carried in their chest, unable to let out. What depressed him so was the fact that his mistake had turned her into this! However, Trevor felt grateful that she did not give up and gradually recovered!Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org. She was stubborn and strong, just as he remembered. Her thin shoulders were made of iron, it seemed. Though Trevor was thankful, he was also sad because he had once again hurt her! "Since you''re here today, why not keep me at work for another day! You can do as you please tomorrow!" Trevor said. He could feel the change in her. Even if it was just a small change, it was enough for him to feel satisfied. He was content as long as he knew she would not give up on herself! "Fine! Honey, actually I..." Victoria was anxious because she could clearly see his good intentions. Just as she was thinking about how to exin it to him, the bell of the afternoon break suddenly rang, interrupting her thoughts. When she turned back to look at Trevor, he had already got up and was tugging at her to do the same. "It''s your favorite hour again!" "Why are you making me sound like I''m some sort of glutton!" She muttered in protest, but she smiled. Victoria suddenly thought of something and said, "Let''s have lunch at the cafeteria then!" Since it was herst day of being here, and it may not be convenient in the future to do this again, she took the opportunity to experience lunch hour at the cafeteria once more! Her beautiful eyes glimmered with hope as Trevor lifted his hand to knock her forehead yfully. "You''re still denying the fact that you''re not a glutton? As if you can resist anybody whoes at you offering two salted eggs!" Despite this, eating with her was a rare enjoyment, which often made him think that being able to eat was the best thing in the world. Of course, he was also perfectly aware that eating was paramount to anyone''s survival. "He he, let''s go then!" Victoria said. Victoria smiled and took his hand in hers. Along the way, they interlocked their fingers together as they whispered sweet things to each other. A look of joy painted over her face. When they entered the restaurant, Victoria regted her emotions and facial expression subconsciously. She stopped ying around and picked a ce with fewer people around. Trevor held her little tightly and smiled. "It''s okay! You can do whatever you want here! Rules can be bent, but only for you." At least, he had control over his territory! It seemed that the incident from before had casted a dark shadow over her. Every time she came here, he could feel her tense up as she grew more alert and cautious. Victoria shook her head and smiled back, "We shouldn''t waste the money like this! I don''t want to trouble you!" In any case, she did not want to be seen as a high-profile partner, nor did she want to show off! All she needed was to understand her own love and romance with Trevor. She did not need or want others to admire her with envy, neither did she want others to sympathize with or pity her. Plus, she was just here for a visit. She did not want to mess things up for him or to leave others with a bad impression of him. Trevor stroked her beautiful hair, and this time, he held her waist protectively. "You''re always thinking for others. Vicky, you''re too mature!" She was too kind! That was why she always unknowingly put herself in danger. When he thought of their first encounter, Trevor was a little regretful of their unpleasant beginning, but he was still d that they had met each other! He lowered his head and nted a gentle kiss on her forehead. She definitely was a keeper! Just as his mother had told him before, she was beautiful, well-educated and well-mannered. She was a good wife worth cherishing over! His mother had given her all kinds ofpliments and praises because she believed that the woman guided by her best friend would be 1.ne someone of caliber and refined quality. But he used to scoff at her and would strongly disagree with her internally. In the end, God did not let him miss such a good woman! Victoria was startled by his action. She rolled her eyes at him, pinched him and said, "What are you doing? Look where we are at! How shameless of you! Aren''t you afraid of beingughed at?" The more she didn''t want to unt, the more he did it! It didn''t matter when they were in the office, but all his employees were here. Though he always had a great sense of pride, he was still so careless with his identity and image! How could one not worry about him? "Haha..." Trevorughed and didn''t say anything. He couldn''t help but feel the strong urge to kiss her before, but he didn''t realize where he was! Although he was known to be a yboy, it was rare for him to do something like this in the public eye. "Let''s go! What do you want to eat?" Trevor asked. "The spaghetti? I hear it''s quite popr, so I want to try it! And the milk tea too!" Victoria answered. As they went on talking as they walked, various gossips and assumptions began to arise behind and around them... Since she was in a good mood, and this was thest time while he had also restrained himself, Victoria paid it no mind no longer. After entering the private room, she had a pleasant meat with Trevor. In order not to ruin the mood, she decided to exin the incident at ater time. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org After lunch, she walked out with half a cup of milk tea in her hand. But she was afraid that another ident would happen, so she subconsciously held it with her hand beside Trevor and didn''t even dare to remove the stic carrier. They walked out of the restaurant, chatting happily with one another. Then, Victoria came to a stop and breathed a sigh of relief. She lifted the milk tea, and turned to look around the restaurant. "What''s wrong? Did you drop something again?" She was so forgetful! Should he tie her up with a rope in future? It was a miracle she made it back home safely each day. Shaking her head, Victoria frowned slightly and said, "Honey, did you get the feeling that we''re being watched?" Or followed? Why did she always feel that there was a burning gaze fixed on her back? It was creepy! It felt like there were an invisible pair of hands ready to attack her at any time. A shiver ran down her spine as a feeling of chilliness crept up her back! He followed her gaze and took a good look around, but didn''t find anything out of the ordinary. He stroked her hairfortingly and assured her, "Isn''t it normal for others to look at us? Eight out of ten people inside are watching, and the other two are still peeping!" "I don''t mean that! I''m talking about a full-blown stare! The kind of hate-filled re with... bad intentions!" Victoria gestured for him to understand her, but could not find an urate way to describe what she meant. In short, she had a very bad feeling. Subconsciously, she muttered, "I always feel like someone is staring at me. Andst time, it felt like someone had pushed me... I don''t know how to exin this; perhaps I''m overthinking it!" Logically speaking, no one should be doing things like that to her! She was Trevor''swful wife, and the person he was close to was not even in Casterwich City. No matter how intimate they were, it should not be disturbing to anyone! Why couldn''t she shake off this odd, ufortable feeling then? Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Victoria scratched her head frustratingly and looked around again. There were only employees in the restaurant, and there was nothing strange about them. Even a person like Madonna was not here... Chapter 802 Chapter 802 ? Shaking her head, Victoria felt that she was being too tense, causing her to have hallucinations. "It''s fine, let''s go!" Trevor shared the same sentiment, so he nodded and said, "Rx a little, yeah?" She was just a guest at hispany. How would anyone keep an eye on her? In Trevor''s opinion, it just didn''t make any sense. Thus, they entered the elevator, talking andughing away; neither of them taking it seriously. After getting her answer, Victoria no longer had to wait anxiously that afternoon. Instead, she felt rxed. When she thought of his good intentions, she couldn''t help but smile from ear to ear. Fiddling with the pencil in her hand, she stayed in the room that countless people had dreamed of. Even though the room was empty at the time, and she was alone, she was on cloud nine; she even felt like dancing. She suddenly got a few ideas, so she quickly wrote down her inspiration in the notebook she carried with her. Once she was done, she leaned back in satisfaction - finding her environment extremely soothing. When she finally finished her design project, Victoria got up and stretched her body. She even went to make herself a cup of coffee. With the cup in hand, she brought it to her mouth and tasted the coffee as she walked around the room. His office was spacious and neat, everything was very clean. She liked this very much! It could be seen that he was very busy. He never stayed in the office long, and was always either attending a meeting internally or meeting with clients. asionally, when he had free time, he would go patrolling along the halls. Besides the secretary and Holger, she was the only other person who could go in and out of his office freely. She was moved by the amount of trust he had in her. When she returned to her seat, some of her feelings still lingered in her eyes. Based on how they met, anyone else would have been on their guard constantly! If it was not for the fact that they knew each other, and because of the rtionship between the two families, she might still want him to die a terrible death at this very moment! After all, ns couldn''t ever keep up with the changes. The future was unpredictable! "Actually, things aren''t too bad right now." Victoria muttered and suddenly thought of the misunderstanding that hadn''t been exined to him yet. She could hardly keep her giggles to herself as she thought of him. "You must be feeling pretty bad these past few days! Think of it as a little punishment since you treated me like that before! I''ll give you a little surprise tonight!" She nced at the time and saw that it was just three in the afternoon. She didn''t know when his meeting would end, but one thing was for sure -she would certainly not stay here all day even if she had nothing to do. Victoria got up to wash the cup, giving her body a good stretch. "I can''te for nothing! Let''s go shopping!" She said to herself. After informing the secretary on duty in the office of where she was headed, Victoria then went out. After finishing his work, Trevor came back only to find the office empty. Just as he picked up the phone, the secretary came in with a pile of documents. "Mr. Trevor, Madam said that it was a bit stuffy in the office, so she wanted to walk around thepany. She wille back soon, so you don''t have to worry! Here is the report of today''s meeting!" She informed him of Victoria''s whereabouts. "Okay, got it!" Trevor answered.Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org. Trevor shook his head in relief. He felt a little too on edge and was almost scared out of his wits when he didn''t see Victoria in his office. Just as he sat down, he saw Holger wanting toe into his office. "Come in! No one''s here!" Trevor beckoned. Holger trotted in and then locked the door behind him. Trevor got up to pour them two sses of water. When he saw how secretive Holger was acting, he asked with a frown, "What is it? Is it something to do with Victoria?" Holger nodded before lowering his voice. He looked at Trevor as he said, "Hanson couldn''t hold it any longer, so he had confessed! He said a man named Daniel Duff was the one who arranged everything for him. They got to know each other at the hospital. Both of them were impotent and were dealing with abandonment issues, so they bonded and got close quickly. When they first met, they pooled some money together and went to the nightclub to have fun. They spent the night with the most beautiful woman, but perhaps because they couldn''t do it, they did the deed in other perverse ways! Since then, they became good friends, but after that night at the nightclub, Hanson developed this habit whereby whenever he had money or was in a bad mood, he would go to the nightclub to find a woman to vent his anger. He would lie to them and threaten them, and things would work out for him every time! Thus, he would show off to that man named Daniel from time to time. After a few drinks, he would tell it to anyone. There were two times when he didn''t bring money, and even took pictures of the women, so he got infamous for that!" After taking a breath, Holger continued. "Hanson said that Daniel had once suggested to him to give out leaflets and offer frustrated men a chance to teach their women a lesson. They could have fun and even earn some money at it! This was the first time that he was asked by someone to do such a thing! Hence, he believed that it might be due to the news that Daniel had spread. I have also investigated this Daniel guy. His leg is disabled due to a car ident, he sells fruits at a stall and is all alone! I checked the people who have contact with him, and they are all residents of nearby neighborhoods - there is nothing unusual about them! I asked the town management to scare him, and he confessed that he did post that on the forum, but it was a long time ago. He had no idea who would see it and take it seriously! He had posted again these couple of days to trick Hanson, and even nned to get someone to call and fool him! I checked the posts and found that the click rate was not high -there were only a few thousand clicks. Basically, the post didn''t have much following! Those who responded to it were people who were bored andmented that they were willing to try a hand at this! So, it''s hard to judge whether they had anything to do with this incident. Moreover, based on the current situation now, there''s just no way we can track anyone." Content belongs to Trevor was so shocked that he was in daze for a long time. He said, "You mean... he can''t do it?" This meant that Victoria hadn''t been... then why did she jump from the building? His mind was buzzed as he suddenly thought of the image of her lying on the ground. The traumatizing sight sent waves of shock through his body once more. It was a shocking sight. As he thought about the scene again, he realized that her torn clothes had beenpletely intact. A surge of emotions had already engulfed his rationality. He knew that he had to focus on the main point, but his mind couldn''t help but drift towards the few particr words Holger had mentioned. "It''s a physical dysfunction. He''s got both physiological and psychological problems! Otherwise, how could he be so abnormal? There is indeed something wrong with this matter! Even so, I still think that it is a woman behind this! Other than a psychologically disturbed and problematic woman, I really can''t think of anyone who would use such an immature and nasty method on another woman! If this person doesn''t have a grudge against Victoria, she must be jealous of her then. No matter who they are, their target was most likely you!" Holger said. Chapter 803 Chapter 803 ? Trevor was emotional but he was not stupid. "So, Vicky still holds the key to the truth?" This incident was like a scar that he had been keeping quiet about. He never dared to ask about it; he was afraid that she couldn''t bear it. He had finally just made her walk out from it a little. He was so scared that she would retreat back into her own protective shell. He didn''t even care whether he knew the truth or not. As long as she was fine, nothing else mattered. But if she hadn''t been sexually abused, it would be another story. They looked at each other, then Holger nodded his head and said, "She is the victim. Even with our intuition and all this investigation, only she knows what really happened. And we are really at a dead end now!" This was inevitable! "Fine, I will deal with this ordingly! It will cause problems if we are too hasty. This is not urgent at the moment anyway, so let''s wait and see. I can afford to wait, unless she doesn''t make any more moves in the future." Trevor said. Otherwise, he would definitely dig her out!Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org. The two continued discussing some other things before Holger got up and left. Trevor then answered a phone call as he did some work. However, his mind was upied by a swelling emotion that could not be suppressed. After cing the phone down, he looked around inadvertently and saw the time. He felt the quietness of the office, and suddenly realized that it was about time to get off work, and that someone had been out for too long! What was the matter? Why was she taking so long? He picked up the phone and called Victoria, but all he heard was, "Sorry, the number you dialed is not avable. Please try againter. Sorry..." Looking at his mobile phone, Trevor frowned. "Did she forget to look at the time?" After reading a document, he called again, but still, no one answered. Seeing that it really was gettingte, Trevor grew more puzzled. "Why isn''t she back yet?" He thought to himself. Then, he picked up thendline on the table and asked the secretary, "When did Victoria go out? Did she say where she was going?" "What? Alright! I see!" After putting down the phone, Trevor looked at his watch. It had been more than two hours. Even if she went to watch a shooting, she should have been back already! Did something happen to her? "What am I thinking about?" Trevor uttered. Getting up, Trevor knocked on his head, "What could happen at thepany?" He suddenly thought of something and froze. Broadcast hall? Meeting venue? Director? Actor? All circles had unspoken rules. Especially in this circle, where the rules were even more apparent. These were the characteristics of the industry. An industry that earned a lot would rtively have greater pressures and risks. What was more, this was a ce where youth was emphasized. Sofare Entertainment was made up of two buildings; one towards the east, another towards the west. The east part was the office area, while the west part was the entertainment site, with various broadcast halls, studios, equipment rooms, and indoor shooting sites. Due to the nature of the industry, there was also a part of the east building that was built for its own use or for renting purposes. Therefore, no matter how strict the security was, it was often filled with different kinds of people. Even Trevor, who was a part of this circle, had to admit that while this circle was extravagant and dazzling, it could also be murky and suffocating. Suddenly, another wave of uneasiness swept over him. He picked up his phone again. As he dialed the familiar number, he seemed to have heard a faint buzzing sound. He turned around immediately and then hung up the phone. His eyes fell onto the sofa in the guest area. At this time, herputer, paper and pen were still on the small table on one side. They were closed and put aside neatly. He pressed the number again, and slowly moved over. As expected, the buzzing sound became clearer and clearer. Then, he found her mobile phone in a corner of the sofa. D*mn it! She must have put her cell phone on silent earlier to not affect his work! Why did she go out without her cell phone though? She was so forgetful! Had something really happened to her? She still wasn''t back yet after such a long time. Rushing back to the table, Trevor immediately picked up the phone on the table. "Inform every department to check on Victoria''s whereabouts! Ask Holger toe and see me! Find out the schedules of all the studios in use today and send a hito me! Right now!" He barked his orders into the phone. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org After ending the call, Trevor felt worry pulsating through his veins. Hopefully, she would be alright! This was Sofare Entertainment; if someone jumped off from here, it would be impossible to survive the fall! Soon, Trevor''s back was covered in sweat. "No, that won''t happen! Who dares to cause trouble in Sofare Entertainment? Quit scaring yourself!" Trevor tried tofort himself, but his clenched fists were trembling uncontrobly. Judging from her character, she should not have gone far if she had just gone out for a walk. After all, part of what she did was involved in this industry, which meant that she would not be too impressed by what she''d see since she would be familiar with them. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org So, it was more likely that she was still in the east part of thepany, which was near his office. As he let his mind mull this through, Trevor grew more worried by the second. Soon, the secretary sent in the information, and Holger had also rushed over. After giving him a brief run-through of the situation, they began to investigate her Whereabouts. The secretary was also gathering information and reporting them to Trevor from time to time. "Mr. Trevor, someone had seen Madam in broadcast hall number 3, and she also appeared on the 13th floor..." Trevor quickly cross-checked his information. "Go inform all departments to report back immediately if they see her. In addition, send someone to check each floor to see if there is any news of Victoria!" "Yes!" The secretary ran out with the mobile phone in her hand. Holger looked at him again and asked, "Trevor, aren''t you being a little too nervous?" "Maybe she just went out for a walk and forgot to bring her cell phone!" She was in Sofare Entertainment, and she had only been gone for about two hours. She was a living adult, not a child! Holger always felt that he was too protective! No wonder she would be bored! "I hope so! I don''t know, but I really don''t feel too good about this..." Trevor murmured. Trevor held Victoria''s mobile phone tightly in his hand with a worried frown on his face. A momentter, the secretary rushed in while scrolling through the phone. "Mr. Trevor, all floors have replied, but no sight of her yet!" With that, Holger also began to feel that something was wrong. "Go retrieve the surveince videos and check all the floors that she had appeared at!" Soon, the videos were shown. After checking, Holger said, "She wasst seen at 4:10pm on the thirteenth floor, then she walked in the direction of the stairs..." They exchanged nces, and Trevor said, "Why didn''t she take the elevator?" He looked down at all the sheets of reports in his hand. Confused, he muttered, "The two floors nearby are workrooms, corresponding to the logistics service. There aren''t any studios on all five floors!" She wasn''t on the lowest, nor the highest floor. Just where was she going? Chapter 804 Chapter 804 ? "The washroom?" Their eyes met. Before Trevor could respond, Holger shook his head and said, "No, there are washrooms on each floor!" "Get the surveince videos! Bring all the videos of all five floors below and five floors above!" As soon as Trevor gave out his instructions, the other end quickly sent the videos over. Trevor asked, "Why isn''t there a video of the 14th floor?" "She didn''t show up on the other floors. Could it be that she went to the 14th floor?" Holger asked. After hearing Holger''s say this, the secretary had also got the answer. She immediately said, "Mr. Trevor, there is something wrong with the electrical appliances on the 14th floor. They are repairing it today, so the switch on that floor was turned off! One of the cameras on the 14th floor is broken, so they are repairing everything on this floor today!" "Something must have happened. She must be on the 14th floor! What is on the 14th floor?" Trevor asked as he stood up immediately. At the same time, Holger also picked up the record sheet and replied, "It is a storage room mainly for equipment, instruments and all kinds of props! It''s mostly the offices of logistics and various services!" If she went to this floor, how could anything happen to her? Most of the peopleing in and out of this floor were internal staff, and not many of them would stay in the office. In other words, they would not deliberately cause trouble. This waspletely unreasonable! "Let''s go and take a look first..." Trevor said. Trevor was also a little puzzled by this revtion. He hurried downstairs with her mobile phone. It was already more than half an hour past working hours. The three of them quickly went downstairs. Trevor nced at Holger and said, "I''ll go to the 14th floor, and you - the 13th floor!" "Okay!" Holger answered. After getting out of the elevator, Holger went downstairs, and Trevor turned and walked inside. The secretary was stunned. She asked someone to send the keys up while chasing after Trevor. Whenever he got to a door, Trevor would knock heavily on the door and then shout, "Victoria, are you there?" The secretary followed suit. She knocked on the door and listened after she asked, "Madam, are you there?" After knocking on half of the doors on the floor, all the opened rooms werepletely empty. The secretary turned and sighed, "Mr. Trevor, these are all storage rooms for goods and props. It''s like a warehouse, and it may not even be open every day. The possibility of someone entering is very low. Even if Madam came to this floor, she would not have walked in here, right?" She was not a staff member and she couldn''t open any of the doors. Who would be curious about such a ce, anyway? The secretary''s words reminded Trevor that this floor was indeed empty while most of the doors were locked. They had been here for some time. Although it was the time to get off work, it was impossible for them to not have found her by now. And indeed, Victoria was not a curious person to begin with! If she was really bored, then she would have gone to a crowded ce! But she wasst seen on the 13th floor, and she was not seen going in and out of the elevator. It meant that she had used the staircase, and thus, she should be nearby. The surveince cameras were at the entrances of the staircases, so it was really difficult to tell which floor she had gone to! But on second thought, why didn''t she take the elevator and instead, chose to use the stairs? She was alone, too! And when she walked over, it was obvious that she was very rxed and casual about things. There was nothing unusual about her, and no one had been following her or had stared at her weirdly. Otherwise, she would have noticed it and would not go to the staircase alone! Besides visiting the neighboring floors, there was no other reason for her to use the stairs to get to other floors. Trevor suddenly thought about the possibility of her needing to use the washroom! That was right! Was it possible that there were too many people in the washroom downstairs, or perhaps the sor washroom was being cleaned or repaired, so she had decided to go upstairs? When he thought about it, there was indeed more staff on the 12th floor than on the 14th floor. It made sense that she would choose to not use the crowded washroom downstairs, and to go somewhere more quiet instead. Trevor quickly turned and ran to the washroom on the other end of the floor. Just as he was halfway there, a woman who looked disheveled and was covered in blood suddenly appeared. When he squinted his eyes to look clearly, the blood left his face and he rushed over in shock. "Vicky, what''s wrong? Vicky, you''re scaring me!" He held her face and could feel the stickiness on his hand. He was shocked to his core. This was... The next second, Victoria burst into tears and threw herself into his arms. "Honey..." She cried. "It''s okay, don''t be scared. I''m here, I''m here!" Trevorforted her. Trevor brushed away the wet hair in her face, and looked at her pale little face. He could smell a faint scent that smelled dirty and sweet. "What happened? Are you hurt?"Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org. With a slight touch on his fingers, Trevor realized that the blood- like things on her body were colored honey which was fake blood used for filming. How did she get herself covered in dirty water and fake blood! He was almost scared to death just a second ago! Shaking her head, Victoria''s tears streamed down her face. "I don''t know. I came to the washroom and was ready to go back. I didn''t know who had blocked the door from the outside, and before I knew it, a lot of dirty water and dirty things were sshed?n! I heard footsteps and I screamed, but no one came to save me... was locked up in the washroom, and it took me a lot of effort to knock the door open!" Victoria massaged her sore arms as she tried to shake the nightmare that had just happened to her away. She didn''t know who she had offended, but a prank like this made her feel sick especially when the fake blood started raining down on her. There was even half a bleeding head on the doorframe, which would frighten the living daylights out of anyone! When she thought of it, her heart thumped rapidly against her chest. Content belongs to If she hadn''t identally wiped some of the blood on her hands onto her mouth when she was shouting and grabbing around, she wouldn''t have known that the blood was fake. When she thought of this, she shivered again and her face turned pale in an instant. "It''s okay, don''t be afraid! I''ll investigate this!" Trevor assured her. Patting her head, Trevor took off his suit and wrapped her safely in. "I''ll take you upstairs to clean up! Everything''s going to be okay!" No matter who it was, he would definitely seek justice for her! Trevor was about to explode with anger, but he did not dare show just how angry he was in front of her. He had found her, and was fine. Thank God! He held her as the two of them walked to the elevator. After asking around on the 13th floor, Holger had just ran up and saw the scene. He stood there shocked for a brief moment. Trevor just shot him a look as he held Victoria in his arms before entering the elevator. His gaze then fell on the secretary. "Go get her a set of women''s clothing!" The door of the elevator slowly closed. Holger and the secretary looked at each other and gulped at what they had just witnessed, their faces solemn and serious. It looked like someone was going to be in big trouble again! Chapter 805 Chapter 805 ? Back in the office, Trevor boiled some water for her. As this was only his temporary residence, there were only some simple showering and disposable supplies, and only two sets of clothes. After everything was ready, Trevor led her through the bathroom door. "Take a quick shower and change out of your clothes!" As he turned around, Victoria suddenly grabbed his hand and said, "Hubby, I''m scared!" As he looked inside, Trevor could clearly see the fear on her face and worry from the corner of her eyes. Her death grip on him was also a strong indication of how scared she was. Patting her little hands, Trevor gave her a firm, reassuring squeeze. "I''m not going anywhere. I''ll wait for you by the door, or would you like me to apany you in the shower?" After thinking for a while, Victoria realized that that wasn''t a good idea. She gulped and shook her head. "Don''t be scared, alright? Call out to me if you are, I''lle right away!" Trevor said. "Okay..." Victoria answered weakly. Her body was so dirty, so Victoria quickly turned around and walked inside. She only closed the door instead of locking it. Before taking off her clothes, she also shouted out to him tentatively. "Hubby, you can''t go too far, okay?" "Don''t worry, I''m right here! I''m in the office. I''ll make you a cup of coffee to keep you warm!" Trevor replied. Hearing the sound of running water, Trevor walked out and went to make coffee. Then, he picked up his cell phone and sent a message to Holger. "Investigate this thoroughly..." Soon, Victoria emerged from the bathroom. Seeing that she walked in a hurry and was out of breath, Trevor approached her quickly and tightened her bathrobe a little before taking over the towel in her hand. He looked at her with remorse and sympathy. "It''s okay, everything''s alright now. It may be just a prank that was meant for someone else. You know howpetitive this industry gets. Beautiful women are always envied by others. Conflicts are unavoidable, and of course, some will even retaliate in private!" "Is that so? " Victoria muttered. She looked more relieved hearing that, but she was also a little confused. She couldn''t help feel that the whole situation was just a little odd, although what Trevor said did make sense. She had thought about it thoroughly and couldn''t think of anyone who had such deep hatred for her! "You''re right! I didn''t stop someone from making money, or rob someone else''s husband. Why would a woman target me?" Victoria''s mind was a mess. "A woman?" Trevor suddenly thought of what had happened in the Norwich City Hotel again. Did she also think that a woman was behind that? Was it really because of his love affair? No! That was impossible! He did not have any long-term girlfriend in all these years, and he could count on one hand the number of women he touched. How could there be a woman who was against her? Shocked by his surprised and puzzled tone, Victoria nodded in further confusion. "What''s so strange about that? A man couldn''t have followed me into the women''s washroom and locked me inside, right?" Fortunately, it was a woman! If it were a man, she might have to die all over again! She didn''t know why she was so unlucky. Why didn''t anyone go to the washroom after such a long time? Why didn''t anyone hear her shouting either? Unconsciously, Victoria grabbed her chest and frowned in distress! Trevor shared the same sentiment. His breathing turned heavier as he hugged her tightly, feeling relieved and thankful that he had found her. It looked like he had to put something on her in the future! Soon, the secretary brought in the clothes he had asked for. They did not stay long. After Victoria got changed, they went home together. When they reached home, Victoria went straight into the bathroom to take another bath without eating. When Trevor came in with food, he saw that she was still massaging her arm. "What''s wrong? Do you feel ufortable?" Trevor asked. "Hubby, do I smell?" Victoria raised her arm to his nose, and her nose was wrinkled into a ball. No matter how hard she scrubbed and how much she washed herself, her skin still smelled like rotten food. It was so ufortable to be in her own skin. Content belongs to Before Trevor could say anything, she had already retracted her arm and said, "Forget it, I''ll go and wash again!" "Vicky..." Trevor started. Trevor hugged her from behind and sighed. "You''re very clean and you smell nice. Stop being like this. Your skin is all wrinkled up! Why don''t you eat something first?" Victoria shook her head, looking upset as she said, "I don''t have any appetite..." How could she eat anything? Her senses were overwhelmed by that filthy smell. Every little thing she touched was thought to be a kind of contamination, yet he did not seem to mind! Trevor caught sight of her rubbing her hands inadvertently. He suddenly understood what she was thinking. "I''ll feed you!" She was pretty vain when it came to her looks and appearance. She would rather go running after eating than go on a diet. It was a serious problem for a foodie to lose her appetite! Trevor took her to the sofa and fedCopyright by N?v/elDrama.Org. l her slowly. Fortunately, she liked to eat food with fillings, and the kitchen always prepared all kinds of dumplings and buns. After she finished two vegetarian dumplings, Victoria shook her head again. Trevor did not force her to eat anymore, but handed her some warm soy milk instead. "Drink a little to warm your body up!" After drinking and keeping himpany as he finished their food, Victoria asked slowly, "I wonder if there is an 84 disinfectant for skin?" She even wanted to peel off ayer of her skin! She must be feeling quite terrible! "Yes! Of course! I''m sure there is!" Trevor said. Knowing that her reaction was mostly due to psychological reasons, her words gave Trevor a hint. He got up and picked up the phone. "I''ll ask Carson to prescribe some for you. It will be here in a minute!" Holding the phone, Trevor walked aside and dialed for Carson. "Hello, it''s me! Help me prescribe a bottle of body shampoo with skin disinfectant, something with the effect of 84 disinfectant. I want it to be highly concentrated and can deliver a clean, effective disinfection! Vicky wants to disinfect, I want it tonight!" Content belongs to His voice was loud and he didn''t try to cover it up. Behind him, Victoria stood up and was still confused. How could there be such a thing? Could it be alcohol? She didn''t dare to wipe her whole body with that thing. If she didn''t use it carefully enough, she might burn herself! After hearing this, Carson jumped up from his chair and eximed into the phone, "What? You''ve got to be kidding!" "Right then, half an hour. Bye!" Trevor said. Before Carson could react, the phone screen had already turned dark. He looked at the phone and pouted, "What the heck! What is going on?" Afraid that he would call back, Trevor quickly muted his phone. He did not understand him at all! Didn''t he know to y along and to just send him a bottle of shower gel? As Victoria was still in the room, Trevor put away his mobile phone and said, "Go heat up some water, and then take a bath when it''s delivered!" Herst wash! Victoria walked over to the bathroom again, head filled with doubt. On the other end, Carson had already picked up his phone, and dialed for Holger. After asking about the situation, he immediately understood just what Trevor''s phone call implied. Chapter 806 Chapter 806 ? After sending Victoria away, Trevor was about to send a message to Carson to exin. But before he could do so, Carson''s message had gone through first. He texted, "I got it! It will be delivered in half an hour. Complete disinfect guaranteed!" Trevor breathed a sigh of relief after seeing that Carson had gotten the memo. He replied, "Thank you!" Soon, Carson dropped by with a small box. Inside were two small bottles with ugly handwriting written on them. But the T and ''2'' were distinctive enough, even the children who knew about numbers could tell them apart. Seeing those, Trevor was stunned. What did he give him? Could he really have gotten him two bottles of corrosive disinfectant? Holding them, Victoria was also very surprised. She asked in a high confusing tone, "Skin disinfectants really exist?" This was just an idea she thought up and mentioned candidly. She hadn''t hope to see anything of the sort. Carson nodded and began giving his serious exnation. "Of course! I have aboratory that specializes in some special drugs. This cleanser is a skin disinfectant fordies! It is very effective. You know how fast the beauty industry works, so I''ve also established a dermatology department of my own." Carson was meticulous and serious in exining, "This kind of Sc reagent is specially used for skin disinfection! Basically, it is used before a beautification surgery, thus the disinfection effect is remarkable. It can remove any kind of dirt and stain. But it is only effective on the human skin, and not other ces. The first bottle is used to disinfect, and the second bottle is used to remove the smell of the disinfectant. You know, most disinfectantse with a strong, pungent smell. Of course, the smell will fade after some time. If you are not in a hurry, you can wait for it to dissipate naturally. If you are in a hurry, you can bathe using the second bottle. You will smell nice after the bath! For a bathtub of water, use half of the first bottle and bathe for ten minutes. After washing off, bathe in the second bottle for five minutes, or you can dilute the second bottle and spray it on your body! I''ve prepared two doses for you. If you are afraid of missing some parts, you can bathe in it again tomorrow. Twice is the limit." Victoria was a little excited to hear that, but Trevor was shocked. "Is he being serious?" He thought to himself. "Okay, I''ll go take a bath now! Does the water temperature matter?" Victoria asked. "It doesn''t as long as it is not boiling water. It works best in warm water!" As soon as Carson finished speaking, Victoria turned around with a smile and said, "Okay, I''ve got it. Thank you!" Trevor suddenly grabbed her hand and said worriedly, "Hey, wait!" He then stared at Carson anxiously and asked, "Does it really work? Will it have any side effect?" Why did it sound so scary? And there were even No.1 and No.2? That bottle didn''t look ordinary either? He kept shooting Carson a look as he asked. Carson coughed lightly and said yfully, "Don''t worry! It''s absolutely safe!" He then pulled Trevor''s away from Victoria. "Victoria, go ahead! If you can''t open it, take out the syringe inside the box. Use it up as soon as you open it!" He urged. After seeing Victoria enter the bathroom, Carson dragged Trevor out and said, "Don''t worry! It''s water! There is no side effect. I just added something so that it has little smell!" Patting Trevor''s shoulder, he said with a smile, "Isn''t it more realistic this way? You must have been fooled!" He had worked hard on it. In order for it to look more real, he even asked someone to mix half a bottle of body perfume! Carson looked at Trevor eagerly, his eyes bright. "Trevor, I have a hard life. On one hand, I have to take care of Frederick''s wife because of her pregnancy. On the other hand, I have to prepare toiletries for your wife. I''m in charge of almost everything! You two brothers are constantly tormenting me - don''t you feel the need tofort my tired, little heart? I heard that your any has recently held an audition and recruited a lot of beautiful youngdies? When will you introduce some to me? Fiona''s not bad. She just had her 20th birthday!" He eximed, winking mischievously at Trevor. Content belongs to Trevor pushed him two feet away and said, "I think it''s time for you to disinfect yourself, too! Goodbye!" Trevor gave him a meaningful nce and turned back and closed the door in his face. He initially wanted to have a drink with him, but there was no need after hearing him talk! "Hey, what do you mean by this! How can you forget about me after I have done my job?" He cried outside the door. After he finished speaking, he saw the butler behind him, and his face turned red immediately. "Master Vives, I''ll send you off!" "Fine! I''ll look for Holger."Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org. Carson shouted and deliberately stomped on the floor as he said, "I''m leaving! You are heartless! You should at least open a bottle of Lafitte next time!" Trevor smiled in the room. Then, he picked up his mobile phone and sent a message to Holger. After taking a bath, Victoria smelled the faint fragrance of rose on her body and felt refreshed. After drinking the ginger soup, she went to bed early. When he saw that she had fallen asleep, Trevor crept into the study room. At Promise Garden, Alicia had not spoken a word to Frederick for two days. After dinner, she went upstairs with a long face. She sat on the sofa, ying some games on her mobile phone. Frederick brought a fruit tter upstairs, feeling particrly wrong as he said, "Ally..." He really didn''t lie to her! However, no matter how much he exined himself, and even asked Troy to exin to her, she was still certain that he was lying. She just simply uttered that she understood but continued to ignore him. Frederick was very frustrated. He threw the flowers on the floor because they did not fit in the trash can. He wanted to discard it before but he forgot about it when he left. Who would have thought that she would see the flowers and even find the hidden words that he had not noticed? He was also a victim here! Content belongs to Frederick did not want them to have any misunderstanding. Honestly, there was nothing to be el misunderstood, but he didn''t expect that she just couldn''t let go of things. Even the exnation given by ber shop assistant couldn''t remove her doubt. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org He was depressed! Before he could say anything tofort her, Alicia turned around and continued tapping away on her phone. With a sigh, Frederick changed his seat and said, "Today''s blueberry is a big one..." As soon as he spoke, Alicia threw her cell phone and said, "I lost..." Staring at him fiercely, Alicia stood up from the sofa in annoyance. "You''re so annoying!" After shouting at him angrily, she climbed onto bed, took a [pillow and held it in her arms. Then, she picked a novel and began to read it. He slowly rose to his feet and heaved a heavy sigh. She was acting like this again! How long was she going to continue being like this? Every time he wanted to talk to her and lighten the atmosphere, she would always act impatient before losing her temper. His enthusiasm was always repaid with her cold shoulders. Frederick suddenly felt discouraged. Was she really that angry? Chapter 807 Chapter 807 ? Was he really unforgivable? Frederick had never seen her like that before. He felt that she was nitpicking! However, she was so at ease whenever he didn''t approach her. It didn''t matter if she was reading a book or ying with her phone, she would just be there, sitting alone quietly, with a gentle smile stered on her face. It was as if she was living a peaceful life! Massaging his temples, Frederick felt helpless; even the blueberries that she loved were not working. The way she looked when she leaned against him like a kitten every night filled his mind. He didn''t expect that it would be ruined because of Danica''s whim! He looked at her from a distance for a long time and saw that there was still a smile tugging at her lips as she narrowed her eyes. Nevertheless, Frederick turned around and walked towards the door. Feeling something faintly, Alicia subconsciously raised her head, only to see a tall figure disappear at the door. In an instant, her eyes were shaded with a thinyer of mist, but then she lowered her head and turned a page. After some time, a maid ran up to her excitedly and said, "Miss nchard! Miss nchard! Mr. Nick is here to see you!" "My brother is here?" Alicia threw away the book in her hand and jumped off the bed. "Miss nchard, please slow down. Be careful not to fall! As soon as Mr. Nick got off the car, I came up-" "Okay, thank you!" Alicia smiled back happily, put on her slippers, and ran out in a hurry. On the stairs, she saw the familiar figure and suddenly felt warmth emitting her heart. "Nichs!"Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org. She called out, before stomping down the stairs hurriedly. Nichs turned around. He went up to her and said, "Don''t run, slow down!" "Nichs! Nichs! I missed you so much!" After a few steps, Alicia jumped at Nichs, who had already stretched out his hands, catching her. "How old are you? Why do you still act like a child? Aren''t you afraid of falling?" Nichs gave her a tight hug while caressing her hair lovingly. He helped her steady herself before releasing his grip. At that moment, Frederick was watching them from the entrance of the stairs. With a heavy heart, he began descending the stairs. "Nichs, what brings you here? Did something happen?" Looking at her smiling, Nichs poked her head and said, "Everything''s fine! I just dropped by to see you!" Wasn''t it because she was too headstrong that Frederick had begged him toe? Wasn''t he the busiest at night? Why would he have the time to drop by? Alicia started having doubts, but before she could say anything, Frederick interjected, "Nichs, you''re here!" As their eyes met, Nichs nodded his head. However, before he could say a word, Alicia held his arm and snorted with anger. "Nichs, let''s sit over there! Have you eaten yet? Are you hungry? You must be thirsty! I''ll make you some tea and bring you some fruits. Sit, sit-" After pushing Nichs to sit down, Alicia turned and went to the kitchen. Shortly after, she brought out some fruits and dried fruits. She also got him a cup of flower tea. "Go ahead! Have some, Nichs!" Alicia took an apple and put it in his hand. She then grabbed some melon seeds and ced them on the table. When she looked up, she saw a big bag beside him. Immediately, she took it. "What''s inside? Is it for me?" Before Nichs could even say anything, she had already taken what was inside of the bag out. It was a stuffed toy wrapped with a flowery stic bag in arge and soft paper bag. "Wow, it''s so beautiful!" Inside the transparent stic bag was a furry, long-haired cat. At first nce, its eyes looked real. It was not big, but it had azy posture. Suddenly, Alicia thought of Hallie''s Persian cat named Baby, and her heart welled up with sadness. Nichs added, "They say it''s new in stores, and I know that you like toys like this!" In truth, Frederick had told him that she was in a bad mood, and asked him to bring something to cheer her up. The problem was that he had no idea what she needed. Hence, when he saw a shop on his way there, he went in and got that! He raised his hand and caressed the back of Alicia''s head affectionately. Hethen said, "Howold are you? You''re still acting like a child! Frederick must have been treating you well and spoiling you!" Everything was fine before he brought it up. The moment he mentioned it, all the grievances came rushing out of Alicia. She threw herself into his arms and hugged him. She startedining and groaning. "Nichs, he isn''t good to me. He''s bullying me and going behind my back-" To see his old lover! As she was venting her frustration, she unconsciously swallowed her words. Subconsciously, she seemed to know that it was inappropriate to say such things to her brother, but she just could not control herself, especially with the unstoppable sadness. Tears began to roll down her cheeks. She didn''t want to cry, especially in front of her loved ones! However, at the moment, she felt hurt beyond words. As their eyes met, color drained from Frederick''s face. He was anxious. On the other hand, Nichs was shocked. He didn''t expect her to be so fragile. It wasn''t like her at all! Unconsciously, he red at Frederick when Frederick had already told him what had happened before! Frederick had no choice but to be truthful and ask him for help, putting him in a bad position and making hime over. At that moment, he started doubting whether Frederick had really done something wrong and upset his sister! He patted Alicia''s backfortingly and said, "Did he do something terrible to you which broke your heart? I will beat him up for you!" After getting up, Nichs began unbuttoning his suit. There were still tears at the corners of Alicia''s eyes. Seeing that he wasn''t joking, she grabbed his arm. "Nichs, it''s fine. Don''t do that! He just went to see his old me. He didn''t actually do anything... I just felt ufortable and couldn''t control myself. I don''t know what''s wrong! It''s so frustrating..." She said softly. His movement came to a sudden halt. He looked at her knitted brows and her hitting herself on the chest It was obvious that she was annoyed, which meant she was still somewhat rational. Nichs suddenly understood that the ve situation was as Frederick had described! Content belongs to He rolled his eyes at him and then gently wiped off the tears at the corner of Alicia''s eyes. "If you''re upset, just scold or beat him. You don''t have to hold back! He deserves it, as it was thoughtless of him. You don''t have to me yourself! With me backing you up, there''s no need to be afraid of anyone! Ally, are... you not feeling well?" Content belongs to Why was she so impetuous? Could it be that she had been holding back her emotions for too long, which resulted in this sudden outburst of emotions? "Eh? I''m all right! Nichs, why do you ask" Shaking her head, she muttered in a daze. Frederick''s heart wrenched and his face darkened in an instant. Chapter 808 Chapter 808 ? With the same doubt, Frederick''s gaze fell on Nichs''s face. "Did he realize something? Why did he ask such a strange question?" He thought to himself. Realizing that his words might cause a misunderstanding, Nichs smiled and caressed Alicia''s hair. "No! I''m just asking because I care about you!" In fact, he also felt that her emotions were slightly unusual. Frederick was definitely sugarcoating it when he said it was hardmunicating with her when her reaction was actually unreasonable. Moreover, it was obvious that she was aware about it and that this was within her control! This was not like her at all! He would believe if one said that she was arrogant, headstrong, and would asionally throw a princess'' tantrum. However, if one said she was a terrible listener and behaved unreasonably, he would find this difficult to believe nor ept. From what Nichs knew, she always knew her limits. Moreover, this was a rather trivial matter. She had already said that it was "nothing" herself. How could she hold on to it for so long, and even be so weak that she cried about it to him? This was not the tough and independent Alicia he knew! If she was not strong enough, how could she grit her teeth and endure what she went through for the past few years? However, her current reaction was indeed iprehensible! "Oh, I thought something was wrong. Why did you suddenly say something so strange? Have some melon seeds, Nichs. They are delicious!" Alicia grabbed a handful and put it into Nichs''s hand. Nichs followed her orders and ate a few. He narrowed his eyes in bewilderment and asked, "Original vor?" Didn''t she dislike original vors the most? She would happily enjoy all kinds of vors but would always detest original vored food. He remembered that he and their parents would snack on original vored food during New Year at home as they all favored it more so than other vors. She was the only person who didn''t share the same preference. Thus, they always had to specially prepare a packet of melon seeds of a different vor for her and she would usually eat that alone. Although she didn''t eat much, she would never eat the original vor. That was why their father would often joke about whether she belonged to the nchard family biologically, and how they gave birth to such a special little princess. She was very proud about it every time and she would always say that it was because she was a princess, so she was different. In her beautiful pink princess dress, she would raise her chin and said that with a serious face, which often made the whole familyugh. What was wrong with her that day? She actually ate the original- vored melon seeds that she would never touch? She even said that it was tasty? In an instant, Nichs began to doubt if the girl before his eyes was his precious little sister. Nichs was even more confused when he saw that she had already taken out a pile of melon seed shells after a short while. "Ally, don''t you think this is tasteless?" In the past, she always said that the original vor did not smell nice, and was dry and tasteless. Hence, she didn''t like it very much! Alicia giggled and continued eating. She shook her head hard and said, "Nichs, now you won''t think that I was adopted by the nchard family, right? I''m just ate bloomer is all! I suddenly found the original vor to be delicious too! Hurry, make yourself useful and start peeling the seeds for me!" Hearing their conversation, Frederick grabbed a handful and began to silently peel the seeds for her. At that moment, he was sure that his younger sister was still the same person, but suspicion still shed across Nichs'' mind. As a result, the two men peeled the melon seeds for Alicia as the three of them chatted for a while. When it was nearing ten, Alicia started to yawn but Frederick did not dare to say anything. It was Nichs who rushed her to bed. "Go rest! I still have something to talk to Frederick about. It''s not convenient for you to be here!" "Nichs, are you going to badmouth me or-" Beat him up? Narrowing her eyes, Alicia felt that her eyelids were getting heavier. Recently, she grew tired easily. Alicia didn''t put much thought into it. She thought that she had been exhausted recently because of work and Frederick, which caused Frederick to be an eyesore to her. However, in her subconsciousness, she felt that it could be because their marriage had passed its honeymoon phase, and entered the most important phases - the phase and adaptive phase. friction had be an eyesore an Therefore, the once oh-so-great guy and was starting to feel like a bother to her! Instinctively, she wanted to control how she felt about this, but her actions were contradictory to what she wanted to do. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org As though seen right through her, Nichs hurriedly said, "Don''t worry, I won''t put you in a difficult position! We''re going to talk about business! You won''t understand-" "Oh, then goodnight!" Alicia got up and shot Frederick a warning look before slowly walking to the stairs and signaling the servants to keep up. Frederick then got up to get Nichs another ss of water.Property ? N?velDrama.Org. Seeing Alicia''s figure disappear in the corridor, Nichs said in a low voice, "I''m fine. Her emotions... seem to have gone a little haywire. I''m sorry about that. Women can be rather emotional. Please bear with her!" "It''s fine, but what do you mean by what you said earlier?" Looking at him worriedly, Frederick''s entire nerves were tense. "Did he sense something unusual?" He thought to himself. Right after, Nichs shared what he found odd about her with him. "I think we have the same inkling. She capricious and obviously nitpicky, but feel that she has noticed it and tried controlling it! Her emotions are fragile and repetitive. Have you pampered her too much that she''s spoiled, so when something goes wrong, she isn''t used to it?" With a wave of Frederick''s hand, he then shrugged. "I don''t know either! When she behaves like this, I get so scared. I''m afraid of losing her again! If she''s just throwing a tantrum at me, then I don''t mind waiting, regardless of how long I have to wait for!" The most he could do was to keepforting her and waiting for her! The problem was that he was afraid that she would cry. As soon as he approached her, she would get annoyed, and if he got any closer, the waterworks would start. His heart broke every time she cried! "I''m really at my wit''s end; that''s why I asked you toe all the way here!" "She''s lucky to have someone like you who is patient and puts up with her! She''s being incredibly emotional and a little abnormal. The melon seeds that she disliked in the past weren''t enough for her even when both of us were peeling them! Could it be that time of the month for her, or maybe she''s been under too much pressure? Why is she acting like a ticking time bomb?" There was no other exnation for what was going on with her! They exchanged nces, and Frederick silently counted the days, nodding. "She''s been like this for thest couple of days!" Her time of the month was approaching. Could it be because of that? Chapter 809 Chapter 809 ? Was that why she was so impetuous? The inexplicable matter between him and Danica, plus Alicia''s time of the month, or even the pressure about pregnancy... With all these running through his mind, Frederick felt that he had figured out the cause of change in Alicia''s emotions. If it was only due to physical and psychological conditions, then things were all logical and reasonable, making her behavior easier to understand and ept. Secretly, he breathed a sigh of relief. He felt that he would be fine as long as he was willing to be more considerate and forgiving during this unusual time. In fact, he was really scared earlier when Nichs suddenly asked her about herself. He could understand the pressure she was facing. He knew very well how much she wanted to have a baby! Moreover, he had made her angry. Her attitude would then be understandable! Downstairs, the two careless and inexperienced men continued their vague spections, and had finally arrived at a conclusion. They then chatted for a while longer, before Frederick saw Nichs out. At that moment upstairs, Alicia wandered as she waited for Frederick. After a while, without even changing into her pajamas, she fell asleep on the bed. When Frederick returned to the room, he saw the person sleeping soundly on the bed. He was nning to talk to her, but since she was asleep, he could only tuck her into bed. He fondled her eyebrows that were knitted even in her sleep and lowered his head to kiss her forehead gently. "Silly girl..." "No matter what happens, with or without a child, I will never betray you. My love for you will never change," he thought. He gently stroked the hair on her forehead. Frederick sat by the bed side quietly, and stared at her for a long time. She, who was sound asleep, was like an innocent child, so pure and at peace. "Don''t give yourself too much pressure! Ally, it''s not your sole responsibility to carry on the family lineage. It''s just an icing on the cake, not a must- have in life. Do you understand this..." He rubbed her small hand against his forehead and kissed the back of her hand affectionately. "You''re the most important person in my life! I love you, forever and always!" He closed his eyes and repeated countless times in his mind, "I love you, forever and always!" *** On the same day, Trevor was jolted awake by a hit. The next second, he heard a thud. He hurriedly switched on the lights and saw Victoria had fallen off the bed. She didn''t get up and just kept groaning in pain. "Ugh..." "Vicky!" What''s wrong? In an instant, Trevor ran towards Victoria, only to see her curled up at the head of the bed, with her hands behind her head. She trembled and groaned.Property ? N?velDrama.Org. "Ugh..." "Vicky, wake up, don''t be afraid!" Trevor took her hand and tried to pick her up, but when he stretched out his hand, he was shocked to find her entire body stiff. For a moment, he could not move her. "Why is there so much water?" He thought. Trevor reached out his hand and felt heat. He cursed in a low voice, "D*mn it! She has a fever!" Trevor held her up with all his strength andid her on the bed. "Vicky, wake up, you have a fever! Honey, wake up and rx. Don''t be afraid..." Trevor uncurled her little by little and took a tissue to wipe the sweat off her forehead. Even after drinking ginger soup and taking some herbal medicine, she still didn''t wake up! Trevor got up and went to look for a few antipyretics. Then, he came over with a towel. He fed her the medicine and some water. Then, he gently wiped her mouth and said, "Vicky, wake up. Can you hear me?" Trevor looked at her blinking eyes and her gaze travelled around the room. He waved his hand, afraid that her fever had confused her. "Blood, ghost-" "It''s dirty and so smelly! Let me out. Is anyone there? Open the door!" In a daze, Victoria shut her eyes again. She instinctively clenched her hands into fists and started punching the air. Her body swayed along, as if she was going to hit something. Trevor caressed her sweaty hair andid her down in bed. "It''s okay, it''s okay. It''s all over, you''re already out! Wake up! You''re dreaming!" "Ghost, ghost... don''t follow me!" "Stop staring at me..." She mumbled as Trevor held her in his arms. She calmed down gradually. However, her cry made Trevor''s eyes widened as what she said before popped into his mind. "Hubby, do you feel like someone is following us?" The next second, his gaze fell on Victoria''s face. "Was her premonition at the door of the restaurant real? Is there really someone at thepany who kept following us?" "Her being locked up in the bathroom wasn''t just a simple prank? That person was intentionally targeting her?" He thought to himself. Trevor held her tightly, constantly patting her tofort her. However, his eyes were dark. After taking a nap whilst sitting down, Trevor reached out his hand to touch her forehead. He then used a thermometer to take her temperature once more. "Why is her fever not retreating?" Seeing that it was getting brighter outside, Trevor checked the time. He wiped her face with a cold towel. After that, he took a short nap with her in his arms. When he opened his eyes again, it was almost dawn. Victoria was still sleeping in his arms but she was no longer making noises, nor was she as stiff as before. She seemed to be quiet and at ease when she was tucked safely in his embrace. Content belongs to He touched her forehead again. She was still sweating. He reached out for the thermometer and took her temperature; it was still nearly 39 degrees. How could it go down so little? She wasn''t even sweating as much anymore, but why wasn''t she getting better? "This won''t do!" He concluded. Then, he picked up his phone. Soon, Carson came over with a medical kit. He checked her body and then inserted an IV into her arm. "What''s the matter? Why is she sweating so much? Why wouldn''t she wake up? Is she okay?" After getting up and adjusting himself, Carson looked over to Trevor. "She has a fever and is sweating profusely. She seemed to be frightened and was very troubled by nightmares Hence, she was protecting herself and resisting whatever she was scared of el subconsciously; but her resistant was weak, causing this to happen! What on earth is she afraid of? Why is she so tense? It was even difficult for me to insert the needles! The bruise on her arm seemed to be caused by a bump, a hard bump-" Carson exined. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Trevor thought of the shocking scene at thepany. He was dumbstruck the first time he saw it. As he thought hard about it, he started telling Carson, "Maybe it''s because she was sshed with water and was wet for a long time. She was also shocked by fake blood! Is she fine now? What should I do?" "Let''s get rid of the fever first and wait for her to wake up! As long as the fever is gone, she should be fine after. If the fever does not go down, we''d have to change the medicine and think of another way! Her physical illness can be cured; I''m just afraid that she can''t get over this mentally. It is like how someatose patients can''t wake up because they are not strong enough to bear with reality, resulting in them subconsciously trying to escape it rather than facing it! Fortunately, you weren''tte in discovering her condition. If you were, she would have gone mad due to the fever, even if she wasn''t petrified. Never underestimate the ruthless effects of a fever. Minor illnesses could always lead to major diseases!" Chapter 810 Chapter 810 ? Carson shook his head as he took out more medicine. "No wonder you needed some kind of skin disinfectant! Women are timid and spoiled! But that''s also why they''re so cute! I''ll just inject one for now, and give her some medicine. She should get better at night. If her fever doesn''t go down today, I''ll change the medicine tomorrow to stabilize her for another two or three days. There''s nothing much to worry about!" "Okay, thank you!" "For the precious, fine wine you had Holger passed to mest night, it''s worth the trip! As for the medicine, just follow the instructions written on them!" How could a hundred thousand dors worth of fine wine be of equal value as a mere treatment for a cold? After packing up, Carson smiled and put his hand on Trevor''s shoulder. He looked at the bed as he said in a low voice, "Hey, why so serious? I''ve never seen you being so anxious towards a woman before." Since the two brothers got married, the private house visits that he had to attend to had significantly increased. Come to think of it, it was a real headache for him! He finally got a day off and was ready to sleep in! Trevor rolled his eyes and swatted his hand away. "She''s my wife!" Did he not have a brain? How could he ask such an idiotic question! If he weren''t anxious for his wife, was he supposed to be anxious for other men''s wives? "I get it, I get it! Cook some porridge or some nutritious food to eat for my pretty sister-inw! She might find everything to be tasteless and may even lose her appetite, but it''ll be better for her to eat more when she''s like this. She needs the strength to fight the sickness!" "Got it!" After seeing Carson off, Trevor sat down by the bed and wiped her forehead with a towel. That morning, Trevor had to change an important meeting into a virtual meeting in the study room. After listening in for more than half an hour, he anxiously nced at the time. "Okay, stop arguing. Let''s take ten! Bring it up again once it is confirmed!"Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org. He turned off theputer, got up, and quickly returned to the room. When he entered the room, he saw that the caretaker had pulled out the needle, while Victoria had sat up in bed. "Vicky, you''re awake? Are you feeling ufortable anywhere?" Trevor touched her forehead and felt relieved to find that she wasn''t sweating anymore. "Why are you still here? I''m fine... I''m just a little tired!" Victoria knocked on her head as she felt weak and dizzy. Her head felt heavy and her legs strengthless. She felt ufortable, but it was tolerable. Trevor held her in his arms, and took her hand in his. "It''s okay. You probably caught a cold after taking so many showers yesterday. You''ll be fine once you recover. Are you hungry? I had someone cook some porridge for you. There''s sweet fruit porridge and salty vegetable porridge. You''ll be full of energy after having some!" "Okay." A small smile tugged at Victoria''s dry lips as she decided not to overexert herself. After the servant brought a bowl of porridge upstairs, she grudgingly took a few spoonfuls of it. Seeing his suit and leather shoes, she knew that he was very busy and did not want to keep here for too long. "I want to sleep for a while. Go do your work! It''s just a cold, and I have the help to take care of me. You don''t have to worry! Don''t tire yourself because of me..." During that period of time, she kept holding him back - whether it was at home or at thepany. She could feel his exhaustion. Victoria raised her hand and caressed his chin. "Take breaks and eat well. Don''t worry about me too much, I''m an adult!" "Okay!" Trevor''s heart ached with pity at how sensible she was. He helped her lie down, and nted a kiss on her forehead. "Sleep well. I''ll be in the study. Call me whenever you need anything!" Trevor remembered that Carson also said to let her have plenty of rest. He caressed her hair and tucked her in. After he heard her steady breathing and gave his instruction to the help, he tiptoed out of the room. Victoria''s cold came and went for a few days. In the middle of the night, she sweated and often mumbled in her sleep. She felt pretty bad over the next few days and had to stay home to recuperate. Fortunately, she was able to think clearly again, so her work was not dyed. That day, she amended the final draft of her design, sent samples of clothes to clients, and even made a whole simted diagram. After her final discussion, her concerns came to an end. Once the draft was approved, she was very confident that the manufacturing of the final product could begin. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org She couldn''t guarantee that the customized design would be perfect, but as long as the draft was approved, the execution of the draft would not be a problem for her. She got up and stretched her body. Victoria was in a good mood as she watched the golden sunshine illuminate the outside of her window. She put on a loose, thick coat and went downstairs. She wandered around the yard and fed the rabbits. She then went to see Shirley. After wandering around the garden, she went back to her room. After that onest day of rest, she could go back to thepany! Indeed, illnesses came like a tidal wave, but left like msses in January. She finally felt as good as new. As soon as she walked to the door, she saw a help carrying arge, exquisitely packaged white box. There was even a beautiful bowknot tied on one side. "What is this?" "Young Madam, the postman just delivered this, saying it''s for you! Your name and contact number are stated here, but the sender asked for it to be kept a secret, saying it''s a surprise for you! I heard that he received the order near Master Trevor''s office. Look at how exquisite this box is. It''s quite weighty too. Could it be from Master Trevor?" Content belongs to Tilting her head, Victoria nced at the pink tulip drawn on the side of the box - her favorite flower! "Bring it in! Let''s open it and have a look!" She lifted the box and found that it was indeed heavy. "It''s so big. It can''t be a cake, can it? But it''s not my birthday!" Instead of asking the help to send it to the room, she asked her to ce it on the table in the living room. The servant then brought an unboxing cutter over. Since she didn''t know what it was and was afraid that it was something too personal, Victoria stretched her hand out. "Let me!" She told the help. With a nce, the servant gave her an understanding smile, then put down the cutter and took a few steps back. Excited, Victoria carefully opened the box. The white box was tightly sealed. Once opened, she saw that inside wereyers of exquisite pink-white paper, with a flower knot tied at the opening. She was absolutely thrilled to be opening presents. She put down the cutter and started opening it. As soon as the pinkish-white papers were taken outyer byyer, what came into sight was a miserably dead rabbit covered in blood. Its flesh was badly mutted and its white fur was stained with dried blood. The stomach was cut open, and its internal organs had fatten out She could almost see its heart vaguely beating. Its smallmouth was wide open and its eyes were bulging. With such a disgusting and terrifying thing right before her eyes, Victoria stood there stunned for a long time, unable to utter a word. Content belongs to She felt like her heart had exploded and her body was on the verge of crumbling. She let out a scream and the next second everything went ck as "Ah-" she leaned backwards. Chapter 811 Chapter 811 ? "Miss As!" The servant rushed forward and quickly caught her. "Help! Pleasee help..." With piercing screams through the halls, the whole mansion descended into chaos in an instant. In the conference room, Trevor''s eyelids started twitching all of a sudden. As soon as he rubbed his eyes, his phone started ringing. Seeing it was a call from home, his heart skipped a beat. He picked up the call and stood up. He had just taken two steps before he came to a halt. "What did you say?" "Master Trevor, something''s wrong. Miss As has fainted!" "What happened?" With a roar of rage, Trevor''s expression changed. He turned around and said, "Dismissed!" Then, he strode out of the door while listening to the person at the other end of the call. The color drained from his face. "Okay, I''ll be back right away!" After hanging up, he gave Carson a call. As soon as Holger walked out, he saw a crazed Trevor. "What happened?" Trevor turned around, still with a serious look. "A personal matter! By the way, are there any updates on the bathroom incident?" "I was just about to tell you! Although there isn''t any obvious evidence, there is a very suspicious staff member!" "A staff member?" Knowing that Holger would not say such things at discretion, Trevor was puzzled. "Who is it?" Who dared toy hands on her? "Natalie Harris, thepany''s logistics department assistant-cum-gofer. She doesn''t have a fixed job scope as of now-" He had no memory of interacting with such a low-level rookie. All of a sudden, he remembered that she had a rather unattractive, red birthmark on her face. As Holger was about to exin, Trevor suddenly interjected, "What? A gofer?" How could a logistics gofer do such a thing? This was uneptable! Holger shrugged and said, "For the time being, we think it''s her. However, I still don''t have all the details yet! Would you like to interrogate her?" Without asking for his opinion, he hadn''t taken any action yet! "Vicky is unwell. I need to go back. We''ll talk about these things when Ie back! As for the followup issues, help me deal with them!" After saying that, Trevor hurriedly entered the elevator. As soon as Trevor set foot in the house, he saw the gift box in the living room. At the sight of the bloody rabbit, he couldn''t help but feel nauseated by it. He waved his hand and said, "Hurry up and deal with this! Also, get the records for the nearby surveince cameras for me!" Right after he gave the orders, a familiar scream came from upstairs. "Vicky..." With a shout, Trevor rushed upstairs. As soon as he pushed open the door of the bedroom, he saw Victoria was grabbing her own hair and screaming on the bed. Carson and the help were standing around the bed. "Vicky, Vicky..." Trevor squeezed through the crowd and quickly pulled her into his embrace. "Don''t be scared. Don''t panic. I''m here, I''m here!" "Hubby, blood, ugh!" The bloody image shed across Victoria''s mind, making her feel nauseous. Her long eyshes were fluttering and she felt like she was stuck in a trance. "Don''t be afraid, don''t be afraid. You''re just dreaming!" Trevor caressed her hair as he held her in his arms. He mouthed to Carson, "Put her to sleep!" Carson immediately understood what he meant and quickly took out the tranquilizer. "Dream? Was that a dream?" Victoria muttered, confused about the situation. She looked at him puzzledly. The familiar scent and warmth had calmed her down. Just Like a lost child, her eyes were full of innocence. "How could that be? I think I saw..." Subconsciously, she looked down and tried to remember what she saw. Trevor hurriedly interrupted her. "Did you forget that you had a fever? The fever made you feel a little woozy, didn''t it?" Once again, her forehead was sweating and her skin was cold. Trevor caressed her face as he tried to make her forget the disgusting scene. "You''re still a little sleep- drunk! And you''re sweating! Let Carson give you another injection, get some rest and your fever will be gone! Be a good girl!" Trevor persuaded her, and without giving her any time to react, he pulled up her sleeve, revealing her arm. While she was still in a daze, Carson quickly gave her the injection. In a trance, Victoria''s head began to feel heavy again. "Is that so? Do I still have a fever? Haven''t I recovered? Am I dreaming? I do feel a little sleepy..." After muttering for a bit, she closed her eyes and fell asleep in his arms. Trevor caressed her pale cheeks. He felt as if his heart was being stabbed by a sharp knife. At that moment, the help, as well as Carson, took a few steps back, giving them space. After a while, Trevor put her down on the bed reluctantly, tucked her in, and beckoned everyone to leave the room. As soon as the door of the room closed, he barked out his order. "Tell everyone that no one is allowed to mention a single word about what happened today to Miss As! She has not been feeling well and has been sleeping the entire time. Do you understand?" "Yes, Sir!" They respectfully nodded and bowed. Then, one of them ran downstairs in a hurry. "Go in and take care of her. Inform me right away when she wakes up. Do you know what to say?" "Yes! Miss As has a fever and has been sleeping for a long while. Master Trevor is worried, so he brought Doctor Vives over after the meeting to have a look at her!" Seeing that she was smart enough to have understood his instructions, Trevor nodded and waved his hand. He then looked at Carson and gestured to him to go downstairs. "How is she? Did she get hurt?" "She was so shocked that she couldn''t take it and fainted! Physically, she''s okay, but mentally, she is probably traumatized. Once she opened her eyes, she started screaming in panic before her eyesight could even focus. This is obviously a reaction provoked by a stressful event. That... really was terrifying!" Her shock was unsurprising. Even he, a mentally resilient man, felt a shiver run down his spine when he saw the ghastly sight. It was no wonder she fainted. "She just recovered from her fever and is still weak both physically and mentally. Who would send such a disgusting thing to a woman? How vicious of that person! To be honest, the damage by fear and mental destruction is far greater than that of physical injuries! If she was timid, she would have been scared to death! Her heart rate was rapid just now!" Content belongs toContent property of N?velDra/ma.Org. As soon as Carson finished speaking, Trevor''s face darkened. He clenched his fists, "Is there any way to deal with this?" "It''s best that she forgets what she saw! Also, it must never happen again! If this goes on, she''ll lose her mind! If a person has a mental breakdown, it''s just a matter of time before that person copses, no matter how strong that person is!" Chapter 812 Chapter 812 ? "Do you mean someone wants to..." Hurt her? Carson shook his head. "What I mean is that she needs to ovee her innermost fear! This is beyond my capability!" "I understand. I will not let the same thing happen to her again!" No matter who it was, he would not spare their life! "Her condition is not due to a health issue. She doesn''t need to take medicine for this. Just give me a call if you need anything!" After seeing Carson off, Trevor frowned, remembering something. At once, he went out and made a phone call. Victoria woke up from a sleep feeling groggy. She felt like she had been asleep for a century. It was dark outside by the time she woke up. She was confused and sat up to look at the clothes she was wearing. Lounge wear? "Have I been sleeping all this time?" She asked herself. Bits and pieces of memories of what happened shed through her mind and she was dumbstruck. "What happened? Was I dreaming?" She shivered in fear. Instinctively, she rubbed her arms, and felt a stinging pain. She lifted her hand and pulled up her sleeve. An injection hole? Did Carson reallye over again? What happened to her? Wasn''t her fever gone? "No..." Victoria suddenly remembered herself falling backwards with a scream. Just as she was panicking, the lights in the room were turned on. "Vicky, you''re awake?" Trevor walked to the bedside. As soon as he sat down, Victoria grabbed his wrist. "Hubby, I had a horrifying nightmare. I saw a bloody rabbit, its intestines... No, it''s not a dream, I..." Caressing her hair, Trevor chuckled and said, "Okay, okay, you don''t have to rush. Speak slowly!" He was so calm that it made Victoria puzzled. She unconsciously looked up at the door, and then knocked her own head. "Hubby, I dreamed of... Did you get someone to deliver me a gift box? No, no, someone must have been impersonating you! What I mean is, did we receive a box? It''s this big, and in white. It was for me. There''s a bowknot on it, and also pink tulips!" Victoria held Trevor''s sleeve. She was incoherent and there was no way she could hide her fear and anxiety. After capturing the key points from her words, Trevor hugged her tightly andforted her gently. "We really are connected telepathically. You slept for an entire afternoon, but you still found out that I prepared a gift for you? There goes my surprise." "What?" Victoria eximed as her eyes widened. "Don''t you want to go down and have a look? It should be here already!" Victoria was confused. She flinched a little. "What would it be? Why isn''t it brought upstairs? I have to go down to have a look?" ying dumb, Trevor caressed her hair and asked, "What''s wrong? Are you still not feeling well?" Victoria shook her head. At that moment, she was so bewildered that she couldn''t distinguish dreams from reality. "Come on, let''s go downstairs together! It''s also time for you to get up and have dinner! You''re still weak, so you need to eat more! You can''t ruin your reputation as a foodie just because you''re ill!" While making fun of her, Trevor pinched her small face and pulled her up from the bed. He also took a cardigan and put it on her. She took a look at the cardigan. It was different from the one in her memory. Her brows furrowed as she looked at it. After that, Trevor took her hand and led her down the stairs. As soon as they reached the tea table, the white box on the table came into their sight, theplexion on her face that had just been restored turned pale instantly. She turned around and screamed while covering her face. "Take it away, take it away! Hubby, Hubby, no! A dead rabbit, a bloody rabbit..." Trevor held her tightly in his arms. "Vicky, Vicky, what are you talking about? What''s wrong?" "That... dead rabbit. Throw it away!" Victoria pointed at the gift box. Through the gaps between her fingers, she caught a glimpse of a bouquet of pink tulips on one side of the table. There were also what seemed to be disposable tes, which was different from her memory. Her gaze fell on them for a moment, before she narrowed her eyes, slowly focusing on what she was seeing. With his arms around her, Trevor tried to give her warmth and support. "Vicky, what are you talking about?" Victoria shook her head. She was unsure whether it was a dream or an illusion. Subconsciously, she pursed her lips. At that moment, Trevor decided to strike while the iron was hot. "It''s my greatest regret that I didn''te back in time to celebrate your birthday! I happened to be free today. Plus, my sweetheart fought against sickness well and has recovered, which is also worth celebrating. That''s why I ordered a cake for you! You haven''t even opened the birthday present that I gave you!" He said. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org He had always been brooding over it! It was something he had prepared specially for her! "This is a cake?" "This box? Why did such a scene appear in my mind? Have I started to hallucinate because I''ve been reading too many horror novels?" She thought to herself. "What else could it be?" Trevor tried to push her forward, but she stopped before she reached the sofa. Instead of forcing her, he just let her stand there. He walked up to the box and opened it. He unwrapped the twoyers of el wrapping paper, and a medium- sized cake could be seen. The outeryer of the cake was full of lifelike tulip flowers. There were milk balls on the top of the butter cake and each of them had an egg yolk ced on it. In the middle of the cake were fruits and flowers with a small card. [Dear Wifey, stay healthy and happy!] Victoria''s eyes were fixed on the word "Wifey". Her mind was instantly upied by it and forgot everything else. She was just staring at it in a daze, feeling loved. Trevor took the candles and put them on the cake. He lit them up for her and said, "Blow the candles out. I wish you all the best in life! Sweetheart, you need to get better soon, stay healthy and happy!" Trevor took the tulips that were at the side of the table, handed it to her, and lowered his head to give her a kiss. Immediately, Victoria was grinning l.nProperty ? N?velDrama.Org. from ear to ear as she blew out all the candles in one breath. She even sped her hands together to silently make a wish, "I hope that the nightmares will go away soon, and happiness wille to me! Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org "Cut the cake! This cake was specially made for you. It''s your favorite salted egg yolk!" "Thank you! Why would I have that kind of nightmare? It''s so beautiful! I must have lost my mind because of the fever, but I could''ve sworn that I saw that in the afternoon..." "What are you talking about? Look at you, all exhausted. You fainted even before opening the box, scaring the help. Is it because you have not been eating well due to being sick? This won''t do. You have to replenish your energy!" Upon hearing what Trevor said, Victoria blinked her eyes. "Did I really faint in the afternoon?" She thought to herself. "The box I saw before is the one right here?" She gave it a second look and concluded that they looked simr. However, why did the... Had she really been dreaming? Chapter 813 Chapter 813 ? N?velDrama.Org owns this text. "That''s weird", she thought, "Why would I have such a dream out of nowhere?" Victoria found the situation very confusing. Subconsciously, she turned around and looked around with puzzlement in her eyes. At that moment, Trevor had cut out a slice of cake, and even took an egg yolk and brought it near her mouth. "Here, your favorite salted egg yolk. I specially asked the chef to add it in. Try it. You should eat more!" "Okay!" Victoria opened her mouth and took a bite. She then took the small te from his hand and ate some butter cake with the egg yolk. "Delicious! It''s not too sweet!" She pursed her lips and a smile tugged at her lips. "I''m so happy! I''m all better now, don''t worry about me! I want to go to work tomorrow!" As she thought it was just a dream, Victoria''s bad mood had dissipated. "Hubby, you have some too! The salted egg yolk is delicious! Whether it''s egg yolk pastry, egg yolk sushi, or baked pumpkin with egg yolk, I like them all, except for hard boiled eggs..." She giggled. Seeing her smile, Trevor''s face lit up and he said, "My, aren''t you picky?" He took a small slice. As it was not too sweet, he ate some more. Victoria thought about something and suddenly felt nauseous. She immediately put down her te and said, "Hubby, I had a strange dream. It''s terrifying... I don''t want to see rabbits anymore!" "Okay! I''ll have someone to deal with itter. You will never see it again!" After saying that, Trevor gently pinched her face. "The cake is only meant to quench your hunger. You must leave some space for dinner!" "Okay!" As they were talking, they entered the dining room. Trevor had already ordered the help to take the rabbits away. That night, he had asked the help to prepare a table of light vegetarian dishes, deliberately distracting her. Victoria did not think of anything unhappy throughout the simple meal. She returned to her room and took a shower. The ambiguousness of the experience had greatly reduced her fear. She was in a good mood as well. She ate another slice of cake in her bedroom, and suddenly thought of something. She then took out the birthday present that he had given her from the cab. Previously, she didn''t open the present because she was angry with him. She lifted the box, feeling its weight. All of a sudden, an image shed through her mind. Her heart skipped a beat. She held the delicate box as her hands trembled slightly. She turned her head and put the box on the table, and was afraid to touch it again. As soon as Trevor entered the door, he saw what was happening. He walked towards her and held her pale face in his firm hands. "What''s wrong? Are you not feeling well?" Victoria shook her head, with her hand still over her heart. "I don''t know..." Afraid that she was just exaggerating, she suppressed her fear and denied, "No, nothing! Hubby, I want to see the birthday gift you got me..." Her eyes showed otherwise. She was afraid -afraid of opening the box, afraid that the terrifying image in her dream would suddenly appear as she opened the box. With her brows furrowed, Victoria dared not admit her fear. In an instant, Trevor''s heart tightened. He went with the flow and said, "The box is tied too well and you can''t open it? Let me help you!" Trevor wrapped his arms around her from behind, putting her in a protective position. He also gave her a shoulder that she could lie back on, and then took out a stationery knife from the storage box next to the bed. Once again, the familiar image flooded her mind, making her feel pressured. In an instant, Victoria''s body stiffened; her eyes were half-closed unconsciously. Trevor saw every bit of it. Besides ??? feeling sorry for her, Trevor also gnashed his teeth in hatred. However he couldn''t say a word, about it, he couldn''t evenfort her. He just instinctively inched closer to her, holding her tight in his arms. Then, he slowly tore the box open. A delicate whiteptop came into view. The polished, whiteptop was in a beautiful pink tulip design, and the logo was outlined with pink and white diamonds, which was also in the shape of a tulip. There was also a lipstick mark, and beside it was a row of white-gold, carved characters. It looked like whispering lips. Content belongs to She held it in her hands gently, fondling the gift. Victoria loved it so much, she couldn''t put it down. Although she had thought that he might get her a very expensive gift, she had never thought that he would give her aptop. It was so unique too! Like it was designed just for her. She liked it very much! As she touched the carvings gently, Victoria could no longer hide her smile. "This is a custom-madeptop with the highest configuration. The storage, speed, pixel, and image disy, are all of top-notch quality. The color is clearer and more vibrant than ordinaryptops. It''s a designers'' exclusive brand!" He used a lot of his connections for theptop! It was not only about money and time, but also about the reconstruction of the aesthetics and the repeated improvement of its configurations to ensure that the operating system''s stability was not negatively affected. He helped out during all those phases! All he wanted was to give her a surprise! "Good tools are a prerequisite to the sessful execution of a job. With it, you will soar high in your career, you will shine even brighter. Do you like it?" "Yes, I like it very much!" Luckily she had not thrown it to the ground out of anger. Otherwise, she would badly regret it! "This is the best birthday present I''ve ever received!" Looking back at him, Victoria gave him a bright smile. She held theptop in her arms as she rubbed against him. "I want to stay sick forever! So, my husband will be this good to me forever..." He even came back from work to see her! It wasn''t her birthday, but he had bought her gifts and a cake! The next second, Trevor''s face darkened. He said in a stern tone, "Don''t talk nonsense!" What he feared most was that she would stay sick! Trevor realized that he had gone a little too far, so he lowered his voice and said, "If you''re happy and healthy, I''ll be even better to you. Do you understand? Vicky, no matter what happens, you have to be strong!" "Bring out the courage you once had; bring out the spirit that you had when you were furious at me when I hurt you!" He added silently. He liked her fearlessness. "I will! Such a small illness can''t beat me! It''s just... I''m afraid of pranks. It really makes people ufortable!" Victoria murmured as she hung her head low. "It''s terrible!" She thought to herself. She didn''t know if it was the aftereffects of being locked up in the toilet that made her have such a horrifying nightmare. The thought about it still made her queasy. "Don''t be afraid! It''s all fake! Some people just have nothing better to do. The culprit is already found. I will make sure to see this thing through!" Chapter 814 Chapter 814 ? No matter what the reason was, whether it was intentional or not, that person had to pay the price for hurting her. "Who was it? You mean you already know who locked me up in the bathroom? Who was it? And why did they do that?" "Did I do something wrong, or did I say something to offend someone?" "Otherwise, how could I be that unlucky? I only followed him to the office for two days and used their toilet. I don''t remember interacting with anyone!" She thought to herself. "There couldn''t possibly be such a big grudge between me and someone, right?" Looking at her knitted brows and the worried look on her face, Trevor''s arms around her tightened. She was the innocent one who suffered a lot, yet she still tried to find fault with herself. She really was someone he needed to protect! Victoria suddenly remembered something and asked, "Was it Madonna?" If it was her, she would be speechless, but not afraid as she was not in the wrong. She wasn''t even afraid of death; what could sshing her with red- colored water ultimately do to her? No matter how horrifying it was, she could endure it! "No, it''s someone you don''t know!" As soon as Trevor said that, Victoria felt a knot in her heart again. With a doubtful gaze, she asked, "Are you saying that on purpose to cheer me up andfort me?" It didn''t make sense! "Of course not! How could I let you get hurt in vain? And on my own turf, for God''s sake!" It was natural for him to want to find out the truth! Moreover, that matter was far more than a mere prank in the bathroom! After hesitating for a while, Trevor said, "It''s Natalie Harris. I heard she''s from the logistics department. As for why, I haven''t had the time to ask!" "I want to hear it in person! Right or wrong, grudge or hatred, I want this rified!" She went through all that without understanding why. She would not let this go so easily. Victoria unconsciously rubbed her arms, and said with a shiver, "An end should be put to this matter!" "Will she continue to target me in the future? This prank was too disgusting! This time, it was fake blood, but it could very well be something more disgusting the next time!" She uttered. "About this..." As Trevor was unsure about this, he hesitated as he spoke. "Hubby! I want to know!" After going through what she went through, she had the right to know the reason behind it. She hated feeling confused. It made her think about their first encounter, where for some reason, she became the victim in their battle. In the face of her attentive and appraising eyes, Trevor nodded and said, "Okay! Once things are arranged, I''ll take you there!" He caressed her cheeks, and couldn''t help feeling distressed for her. "Before that happens, you have to recover! Vicky, there are no ghosts in this world! Even if there are, they would be afraid of humans! Therefore, no matter what happens in the future, you have to be brave! It is only by being brave that nothing can hurt you!" Victoria chuckled, tilting her head slightly. "What''s wrong with you today? You''re being weird! Do you have anything to be afraid of, Master Trevor?" She felt that there was fear in his gaze. Narrowing her eyes, Victoria was still thinking about how to tease him, but the next second, he pulled her in a tight embrace, so tight as if he wanted to crush her. "I''m afraid of you getting hurt..." He added silently, "Even more afraid of losing you!" He murmured, but every word tugged at Victoria''s heartstrings. Suddenly, the smile froze on her lips, and she unconsciously reached out to hug him. "I''m fine! It was just a cold." In the past, she would often catch a cold, and would only need to take some medicine and rest for two days! Suddenly, the feeling of being cared for warmed her heart like a small fire. What a silly, simple-minded woman! Without any further exnation, Trevor held her face and said with a small smile, "Vicky, there''s something I want to ask you!" "What is it?" They stared into each other''s eyes before Trevor sat down, letting her sit on hisp. He was hesitant as he contemted to himself, "What if I''m wrong? Will she think badly of me?" "Is it something very hard to talk about? Don''t worry, just say it! I can take it!" Sensing something amiss, Victoria''s heart skipped a beat. Trevor kissed her on the back of her hand and said, "Vicky, I can''t say that I''m not superficial, but I''m not heartless!" Whatever was his, belonged to him alone, no matter how bad or broken it was. There was no exception! After giving her a heads up and some time to process, he said, "At Norwich Hotel, did you..." How did she fall off? Victoria hung her head, looking downcast. Trevor immediately corrected himself. "It''s okay, it''s okay! I''ll stop asking. It doesn''t matten anyway. Don''t be sad. It''s all in the past, it doesn''t Pressing her against his chest, Trevor was feeling upset as well. Listening to his heartbeat, Victoria suddenly said, "No!" "It doesn''t matt... what?" Trevor couldn''t believe his ears. He lifted her head and looked straight into her eyes. "I wasn''t assaulted by anyone! I guess it''s because I''m lucky. He woke me up first..." Trevor felt both pain and joy well up in his heart at the same time. His voice softened as he asked, "Then how did you fall off?" "I jumped down myself! He hit me and I lost my strength. I think I was drugged, I felt dizzy, I floated in and out of consciousness. I was afraid... I couldn''t run away. I''d rather die than let a man..." She had no other choice but to jump off a building. She couldn''t even run. Clutching her neck, Trevor kissed her heavily on her lips twice. "Stupid woman! So stupid! How could you leap off a darn building! If it was a little higher or if you were not careful, you could die! What is more important than your life? When I touched you... it was your first time too!" swny Why was she able to survive then but not this time? Trevor thought to himself, "Was it because she minded it this time?" When he locked his eyes on her, Trevor couldn''t help but hold his breath nervously as he awaited her answer. In fact, he didn''t know what was going on with himself at that time and why he went for her. Of course, he didn''t know that after that incident, Victoria had also picked up razor des several times. If it weren''t for the phone call from Veronica, she might no longer be in this world. But at that moment, she had gotten herself over it. She was unsure of her feelings for him as well. Regarding that matter, she couldn''t be sure whether to me him or Anthony. In truth, that night had felt extremely long. There was no denying that before the final trail, he had given them countless chances. Up to that day, what she remembered most clearly was his words that made her tremble and disappointed. "You shouldn''t be begging me. It''s your man who refused to save you!" Yes, a man who wasn''t even willing to lie for her, a man who didn''t even try to fight for her, a man who watched as she got hurt. Why would she want him? The only thing he ever gave her was pain. A moment of pain was better than a lifetime of fear! Therefore, she couldn''t tell whether it was her luck or misfortune regarding what happened that night!Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org. But at that moment, she felt that her life with him was not as terrible as she thought it to be. She pursed her lips and said, "I won''t die for you! I am not that stupid! I did... I did it for myself!" Chapter 815 Chapter 815 ? While muttering, Victoria''s cheeks flushed. At the start, she had to admit that he was part of the reason. She could not ept any other man. Seeing that she was like a child desperately in denial of things, Trevor raised his hand and pinched her small face. He then said in the most gentle voice, "You''re my wife. No matter what happens, you''re mine for the rest of your life. You''re not allowed to act foolishly ever again!" Victoria was overwhelmed with joy. A big smile stered on her face, and she did not say anything. She had no idea that she was the only woman Trevor called his. Trevor lowered his head and leaned in for a kiss. Right before their lips touched, Victoria suddenly raised her hand to cover her mouth, and then quickly hopped down from hisp. "I''m going to wash up." She ran towards the bathroom in a hurry. She even turned around to cast him a nce before entering. Trevor stood up with a grin on his face. Suddenly, a vibration of a phone was heard. He took a look at it, and his smile stiffened. Selena? He held the phone tightly, letting the characters jump back and forth. In the end, he didn''t pick up. He subconsciously switched his phone to silent mode. In a blink of an eye, the phone lit up once again. He couldn''t help but be stunned. How many times had she called? What was going on? In the past, if he didn''t answer the call, it would mean that it was inconvenient for him. She would never dial for him thrice! As he pondered, he felt a slight force from his back, along with a sweet voice. "Hubby." Trevor immediately declined the call and shoved it into his pocket. When he turned around, there was no trace of emotion on his face. He gently stroked the hair on her temples. "You have not fully recovered. Go to bed soon." "Okay!" After nodding, Victoria rubbed herself against him. "Can you also sleep early tonight? I won''t have nightmares if you hold me!" As if he thought of something, Trevor lowered his voice and said gently, "Okay, wait for me in bed!" Overjoyed, Victoria climbed into bed, obediently tucked herself in, and waved at him. Trevor then turned around and went into the bathroom. After taking a shower, he went straight to bed and held Victoria in his arms. Victoria leaned against him quietly. His familiar scent surrounded her, making her feel like she was protected and looked after by an angel. And just like that, she calmed down. After nesting herself in afortable position, she stopped moving. It was a beautiful night filled with quiet and serenity. Even though no words were exchanged between them, they were enjoying each other''spany. In a short while, Victoria''s eyelids began to feel heavy. She poked him gently as she unconsciously whispered, "I always thought that I could do anything, and that I didn''tck anything. I thought I could live a good life on my own! Recently, I discovered that what I needed most was someone to rely on at night. Without apanion, I couldn''t sleep well..." She truly was afraid and would lose sleep. She would tightly close her eyes, but still, be fully awake. That feeling of wanting to sleep but not being able to be torturous. However, with someone apanying her, she could go into slumber in no time. She blinked her eyes. She was happy that sleepiness had kicked in. She held Trevor''s arm tightly as her eyes closed at ease. After a while, steady breathing was heard. Trevor sat up half-way and looked at her for a long long time. Only then did he slowly wrap both arms around her. He was afraid that he would disturb her. Therefore, heid down stiffly, with his arm stretched out ufortably, and closed his eyes. N?velDrama.Org owns this text. At that moment, in a dimly lit room in Korea, Selena was pacing back and forth with her phone in hand. The table was scattered with documents and pictures of a man and a woman smiling intimately at each other. It was good night''s sleep. The next day, Victoria woke up, looking ruddy. Since it was a Saturday, Trevor did not have to go out. After they had breakfast together, she saw that messages wereing in Trevor''s phone nonstop. "Yes, we''ll go over in a while! Vicky also wants to know the truth!" "So what if she''s a woman... An eye for an eye!" As she was eating a break stick, Victoria saw Trevor angrily hanging up the phone. His face had also darkened. She took a bread stick and gave it to him. Seeing that he had epted the bread stick, she tried saying something to him. "What''s the matter? Is there some sort of difficulty?" She asked. If it wasn''t convenient, she could go some other day! "No! I''ll treat her the way she treated you! So, before you go, you have to eat more. When you''re full and ready, only will you have the energy to watch!" He didn''t care if it was a man or a woman! Whoever hurt his woman would have to have retribution twice as worse! Victoria hesitated for a moment, but very soon, she nodded and said, "Okay!" Victoria thought that the person who framed her was only locked up in a toilet. When the two arrived at Sofare Entertainment, she was surprised to find out just how carefully and urately Trevor took action against her. Just a locked on the 14th floor toilet, Natalie was afforded the same treatment. All the corridors and was elevators of that floor were blocked. As soon as they stepped out of the elevator, someone came up to them and said, "Mr. elements, everything has been carried out ording to your instructions!" "Got it." Just as they walked to the corner, they heard a shrill crying from the corridor. "Is anyone there? Help!" They halted. Victoria''s hair stood on its end at once. Why was her voice so chilly? Plus, she wasn''t familiar with that voice! Trevor turned around and their eyes met. He patted her on the shoulder. "The scene may be more brutal than you think it to be. Are you ready? Would you like to listen through the door?" Gritting her teeth, Victoria shook her head. "No, I''m not scared!" Trevor took her hand and signaled her with his eyes. Right away, he stood behind her. The next second, a figure with a foul smell of blood suddenly jumped out. At a nce, a terrifying and ugly face covered with messy hair came into sight. Victoria was shocked. She covered her mouth and took a step back, hiding behind Trevor. She almost puked. Content belongs to Why would it be her? Why would the culprit be a woman who had a birthmark on her face, who felt like a stranger who had left a deep impression? After patting her on the shoulder, Trevor looked at the woman who was held back by hands in rubber gloves. He couldn''t help but shift away his gaze in disgust. "What do you think? The feeling of soaking in stinky water and pig''s blood is great, isn''t it?" Last time, she had used fake blood on Victoria, but Trevor had used actual pig''s blood as payback. The horrible smell was strong and pungent even at a distance of five meters. Chapter 816 Chapter 816 ? His words sent chills down Victoria''s spine. Unconsciously, Victoria raised her head, and his frosty look entered her sight. In an instant, the icy breath against her face was like a sharp, poisoned de, which was extremely strange. A distant memory!Property ? N?velDrama.Org. All of a sudden, a sense of familiarity, which seemed to have been forgotten for a long time, crept into her heart! It was a dangerous man who was evil to the bone! She, too, had encountered him before! Her memory forced her to recall that heartwarming night. At the moment, Trevor was terrifying, like he had be another person. However, there was no denying that he still brought her warmth! He seemed to have two very different sides. Even Victoria couldn''t tell which one was the real him! At that moment, an obvious trembling female voice rang, "Master Trevor?" She should have sounded afraid. Why could she hear happiness in her voice? Victoria squinted her eyes. At a nce, she caught the slight upward curve of the woman''s mouth. Sure enough! Did they know each other? Or did they have some sort of rtionship? It couldn''t be the debt of love he owed, could it? After thinking for a while, Victoria remembered that she had seen the woman more than once! It was not that she had a good memory, but the characteristics on the woman''s face were distinguishable! But then, she shook her head disapprovingly. There was no way this could happen! After all, Trevor had many beautiful women around him. No matter how desperate he was, he could never cast a second nce at this woman! She was not trying to be mean, but the mark on the woman''s face was definitely not something that would catch Trevor''s eye! There was nothing special about her character, nor was she particrly talented either! Even if she had a good figure, he wouldn''t go for any woman he saw, would he? With confusion in her eyes, Victoria turned to look at Trevor''s poker face. He didn''t have any expression? Why did the two people''s reactions seem to bepletely different from each other? Unable to hide her joy, Natalie staggered a few steps forward. However, what she got was Trevor''s cold, disdainfulugh. "You know me, but still dared to cause trouble under my nose?" For the first time, Trevor''s eyes fell on Natalie. "Since you''re a woman, I won''t make things difficult for you! Tell me the truth, and I''ll let bygones be bygones! Who sent you to mypany? What''s the purpose of you being here?" Natalie''s expression changed as she looked straight at him. With her pale lips, she shook her head vigorously as she said, "What? No, I didn''t..." Why would he say that? She loved him so much. How could she hurt him? Trevor shot Holger a nce, and Holger threw a stack of photos on her. The photos, like snow, scattered everywhere. "You don''t seem to have a good memory! Would you like to swim in a pool of pig''s blood to help jog your memory? Are you really going to tell me that you aren''t this sneaky figure in the photo that has been stalking me? Was it a ghost then, who stole unwanted props and fake blood, and locked my wife up in the toilet? Natalie, I''ve really underestimated you. You''re not a stunner by a long shot, but you''re quite capable!" Trevor snorted coldly. "I''m not patient! You''d better be honest!" They really wouldn''t have known that she''d be the culprit behind this if they didn''t investigate. She had actually quietly appeared beside him many times, yet he did not notice at all? If it weren''t for Victoria''s incident, he really wouldn''t have noticed. She had even walked past where he held meetings three times in a week! At that point, this was obviously not a coincidence! However, he was a little confused. Wasn''t she supposed to keep a low profile? Why would she create unnecessary trouble to hurt Victoria? It seemed to be a bit contradictory. It did not make sense! Natalie looked down at the photos. Instantly, color drained from her face. "Why am I bent over, and look so ugly even in photos with him?" She thought to herself. Seeing that she was silent and acting like a dead mouse that felt no cold, Trevor didn''t want to care anymore. He said in a calm tone, "It looks like we have to do it the hard way. I''ll lock you up for another night then. Take her away!" As soon as he finished speaking, Trevor turned around with Victoria in his arms. Almost at the same time, a desperate female voice came, "No! Master Trevor, I like you. Please don''t send me away!" "What?" They turned around to look at her. Not only did Trevor shout in surprise, but Victoria''s eyes also widened. Panicked, Natalie didn''t care about anything else as she came clean, kneeling on the ground. "I''m telling the truth! No one sent me here, and I have no purpose either. I just admire you... I didn''t do anything wrong! I''ll only help you, and will never harm you! Please, let me stay, okay?" In an instant, everyone started whispering about how this was just wishful thinking for her. There was no shortage of beautiful women in the building! Who was she even to be making requests like this? Trevor frowned and said, "Do you think I''ll believe your random exnation?" Did she really think that he was a three-year-old child? Did she really think that he would let her go with just a fewpliments? Although he wasn''t that superficial to only look at one''s appearance, he was still a man who valued beauty to his bones. Otherwise, why would he be so well-known? Besides, with him being domineering and prideful, he indeed was picky! How ignorant she was to have fantasized about him? She should have taken an extra look at herself in the mirror! "Only I can see the loneliness under your mask, just like how only you can see the beautiful heart under my unassuming appearance! Master Trevor, I know that you are looking, for a soulmate. You won''t only love women for their beautiful appearance which will be goneel.ne enough! These women, they only look beautiful, but they''re all dark hearted on the inside. In front of you, they pretend to be gentle and virtuous while they purr and sleep with all kinds of men behind your back. They''re two-faced batches who are nothing but hypocritical. Their existence will only degrade you!" Chapter 817 Chapter 817 Enraged, Natalie gritted her teeth as her cold gaze fell on Victoria. "You''re just putting on a show with these gaudy women! They''re just sticking it to you. The disdain in your eyes. I see every bit of it. I understand..." Victoria was a willful and arrogant woman. How could she deserve him, a God-favored, wless guy? What else could she do other than show off? In the past, he was cold, reserved, and noble. No matter how beautiful a woman threw herself on him, he was the same. He treated her equally and kindly. It was rare of him to not despise her. But ever since she appeared, everything seemed to have changed. Every time they were together, he seemed to only have eyes for her. He no longer defended her, looked at her, or helped her pick up her things! She hated it! In the past, he would never be intimate with a woman in front of others. He rarely smiled, let alone be handy. However, when it came to her, they were always intimate with each other. They were so intimate with each other that it left others speechless and helpless! That wicked woman was a seductress. She had ruined the most sacred image in her mind! She just wanted him to see her true colors and not be seduced by her! She just wanted to teach her a lesson! As their eyes met, fragments of memory shed across her mind. Suddenly, Victoria remembered that she had found fault with her half-intentionally. Whenever they were in Trevor''s office, she would always be nearby, just like the incident at the restaurant and the hall. In an instant, she understood everything. No wonder she always felt like there was a pair of eyes staring at her! If she held such thoughts toward Trevor, plus the fact that she took advantage of her fault when they bumped into each other just to make Trevor disgusted of her, then it would make sense for her to lock her up in the toilet to take revenge. Victoria never thought that a woman like her would be her attacker! She had an unexinable stifling feeling rising within her. Her eyes unconsciously fell on Trevor''s face. Was this considered a debt of love that he had provoked? Even if it was, she could not me him! To be frank, at that moment, she was more curious about Natalie''s conclusion! In her opinion, her words were quite moving. If they were in another setting and that she was a beauty, and if he was just an ordinary guy, she would be moved to the extreme. She looked at the man before her eyes, and felt a little ufortable. Trevor was her husband, but at that moment, she was not sure if that conclusion was true. Was his fickle love really just an act? Would he be moved by her words because she was right? After all, Natalie''s words were very ttering. What she said about Trevor was obviously a shoring, but she made it sound like the best thing ever. At least in her understanding, ying the field meant ying the field; it was what it was, and loneliness was not an excuse! Suddenly, she was a little afraid that Trevor would really be moved by her. Unconsciously, Victoria pinched him on the waist, giving him and herself a reminder that she was the one legally married to him! Trevor was absent-minded for a moment. It was not because he was moved by her reasoning, but because he was busy wrecking his brain about the time this woman imed he had defended her, and helped her pick up her stuff! Even if it was true, it was probably just a lift of a finger! Trevor suddenly came back to his senses. A smile tugged at his lips. He gently patted Victoria at her waist, before looking at the hopeless woman. "Is that so? Then what are you now? You pretend to be pitiful in front of others, but make use of your position to lock people up in the toilet, to humiliate and to show your strength? Aren''t you two-faced? Don''t you see the disdain for you in my eyes?" "No! No! I''m different from them. I just want to..." Natalie hastily waved her hands and stood up, almost jumping on the spot. Trevor sneered, and interrupted her. "You indeed are different! You''re not only have a ck heart, you''re also ugly!" Trevor didn''t want to attack a woman''s appearance like that, especially since it was something she was born with and was out of her control! At the thought of the miserable rabbit that was dissected, a trace of malice shed in Trevor''s eyes. It could be imagined how malicious that woman was! Trevor looked at her disgustedly, and snorted coldly. "Ugly people are always making things up! You can''t possibly be so naive as to think that I fell in love with you just because I took a nce at you. You think you understand me?" Heughed His eyes were filled with mockery. Trevor wondered where her thoughts and confidence came from. "Who do you think you are? You''ve overestimated yourself! There are so many gorgeous and talented Ket beauties Do you really think I will take in the good and discard the bad, and fall for you? What a joke! What kind of woman I like and whether she degrades me or not is none of your business!" He began to gently stroke Victoria''s hair. "You''ve really gotten way ahead of yourself. She''s my wife. Who do you think you are? If you dare touch her again, I will make you rue the day you were born!" He threatened coldly. Trevor turned around and gave Holger a look. "I don''t want to see this person ever again!" With his hand on her waist, Trevor and Victoria returned to their car. He felt a headache brewing behind his brows and unconsciously closed his eyes. "What the hell was that?" He didn''t expect that after putting so much effort, it turned out to be just an unwanted encounter. After opening his eyes, Trevor grabbed Victoria''s small hand and said, "It is my fault for getting you into trouble! I''ve attracted a lunatic!" She waspletely innocent yet she suffered so much! Looking at her, Trevor became even more apologetic and guilty. For some reason, he always felt that the recent events had been too strange. Was a woman''s jealousy really that scary? Natalie''s reaction was too much! Content belongs to Making Victoria jump off a building, the prank in the toilet, and the threatening gift... She had almost lost her life twice over these three incidents! Was there something he was missing here? Seeing that he was frowning sorrowfully, Victoria smiled and joked, "With such sincere feelings, I thought Master Trevor would be so moved that he would cry his eyes out!" "Are you making fun of me?" After raising his hand to pinch her nose, Trevor rolled his eyes at her and said, "Being too attractive really is a burden! Fortunately, we got through this daunting experience without any mishaps!" Trevor did not bring up the gift, intentionally letting her forget that it ever happened. He looked at the pure smile in front of him and felt an ache in his heart! "In the future, will restrain myself and will not expose you like this again! It''s better to keep our love on a low profile! Whenever I want to close to you, we will do it be 69.19 closed doors, so as not to let those self sentimental people let their envy get the best of them and us!"Copyright by N?v/elDrama.Org. He would never let anyone hurt her again! Suddenly, an idea popped into his head. "That''s right! Why didn''t I think of this before?" He thought to himself. Chapter 818 Chapter 818 ? Whether or not it was like what Natalie said, even if there really was something that he didn''t know about, as long as another target was chosen and attention was diverted, he could kill two birds with one stone. She could be protected from harm, and he could also lure the culprit out if there really was one! If Natalie had acted alone, that would be great! He was just afraid that things were not as simple! Victoria chuckled. What he said sounded wrong! Victoria pursed her lips as she thought, "It is better to stay low-profile. I have no objection! But he-" "What do you want to say?" Being seen right through, Victoria did not try to hide her thoughts. "Are you really not moved at all?" Even her heart started racing. In fact, she was more curious about whether there was any truth in what Natalie said. She had always been biased in favor of him. At that moment, Victoria felt like she had never understood him! It was just that after getting along with him for a period of time, her heart had unconsciously softened! He was such a proud and arrogant man. Would he be lonely, craving for the life of ordinary people? "What she said isn''t entirely wrong! It''s just that some things are easier said than done. Even if she understands me, it doesn''t mean we match!" Who wouldn''t want a soulmate who will be there for them till the end? It was just that soulmates weren''t something that can be easily bought from the local store! The first time she caught his attention, wasn''t it because she had the courage to go through hardships with that man? He longed for such true love! Much like how Natalie kept emphasizing on the "beautiful soul" where she continuously prioritized the beauty within while downying one''s appearance when in truth, it was just a cover-up. Didn''t she still do such horrible things secretly? She must have cared about her appearance more than anyone else did on the inside, and tried to hide her ws by putting on this facade! Their intense gaze met each other. As if she had seen through him, Victoria held his arm, and put her head on his shoulder. "That means I''m lucky then! Since everything is clear now, and is in the past, let''s not make things too difficult for her!" After all, both parties have made mistakes, so why not just muddle along? Sharing the same sentiment, Trevor nodded his head and said, "Okay! We''ll do as you say!" After all, whether Natalie was just a shield was something to be discussed further, so she had to be kept alive for the time being! "Okay. Hubby, let''s go home! Now that we''ve gotten to the bottom of it, we can be at ease, and finally can go to work. If I continue to stay at home, I''ll go nuts." Victoria happily thought about the future as Trevor put on the seat belt for her. He did not say anything and just started the car engine. During the weekend, Trevor stayed at home to keep Victoriapany. Seeing that she was getting better physically, joy was painted all over his face. As she was getting chased by Shirley, Trevor saw her jumping and running around the courtyard, filling the ce withughter and liveliness. There was no longer a frown on Trevor''s face. "Shirley, Shirley. Here, here!" "If you can catch me, I''ll find you a boyfriend, and you can give birth to many little Shirleys!" "Haha, slow down, slow down, don''t pounce on me!" "Hubby, hurry up and get her to stop!" Victoria ran around the courtyard and ended up next to Trevor. She grabbed him then ran around him. As soon as Trevor opened his arms, Victoria jumped on him, hugging him like an octopus. "Hubby!" At that moment, the snowy-white dog was already obediently sitting down with its head adorably tilted. It even raised one of its paws and scratched its face, as ifughing at her shyness. Trevor was overjoyed by the woman and their pet dog. Hisughter rang through the courtyard. A familiar picture shed through Trevor''s mind. He nced at the snow mastiff sitting in front of him and the woman in his arms. Trevor suddenly realized that happiness coulde from the simplest things. It turned out that it was really easy to satisfy them! Trevor unconsciously squinted his eyes as a grin stered on his face. He raised his hand and caressed the back of Victoria''s head. "Troublemaker!" She was like a naughty child, teasing the dog when she had nothing better to do. When the dog ignored her, she ran around it, making fun of it. When the dog yed along and chased after her, she ran around the courtyard, screaming for dear life. Victoria opened her eyes and secretly took a look at the dog. Seeing that the snow mastiff was sitting on the ground at a distance with its paws curled up, looking harmless and obedient, only did Victoria start breathing heavily as she slowly turned around. She patted her chest, and teased, "What? You''re not chasing after me anymore?" Trevor could not hold back hisughter when he saw how silly she was and how her face had turned red like an apple. "Silly!" "You''re so tiny. If it really runs and pounces on you with its 75kg body, you''ll be as t as a pancake! Shirley has a bad temper! You''re not allowed to take her out alone!" If it really lost its temper, it wouldn''t be safe even with a trainer around. "If you''re not here, I dare not do that!" Giggling, Victoria leaned into his embrace and said, "It''s really reassuring to have such a giant in our home. It doesn''t matter whether it''s useful or not. At least, it scares people off!" Trevor could sense how unsafe she felt. Trevor hugged her tightly and said, "I''ll attend fewer social gatherings and get home early from now on!" "Okay!" While they were talking, the butler came over. "Mr. Trevor, Mr. Crouch is here!" "Alright!" Trevor nodded, and Victoria took the lead to say, "Carry on with your business! I''ll send Shirley back!" She waved her hand to summon the trainer. Trevor sent her a word of warning again before walking away. As Alicia''s mood had not been stable, as if she had something weighing on her mind, Frederick reduced his workload during the weekend. After some business discussions at thepany, bel up with Chet. As soon as they returned to the office, the secretary came in with a bag of melon seeds. "Mr. Clements, here is what you asked for!" "Okay. Bring two cups of coffee in!" After taking off his suit, Frederick was just about to sit down when he saw Chet had torn open the melon seeds. He was eating while staring at him, pouting. "Frederick, it''s original-vored! We''ve agreed not to work overtime this week!" "Don''t try to bribe me with just a handful of melon seeds!" He thought to himself. Although they smelled good and were delicious, they were too dry and tasteless for him! Frederick rolled his eyes at him, stretched his hand out and snatched the seeds away from him. "Oh, please! Who told you it''s for you?" "What? I''m working overtime! You won''t even share a bag of melon seeds?" Chet reached over and grabbed a handful of the snack. At that moment, the secretary came in with two cups of coffee. She couldn''t help but chuckle out loud when she saw the two men bickering with one another. She then ced the cups in front of them, before slowly stepping out. When the soft sound of the door being closed was heard, the two also stopped messing around. They tidied their shirts before returning to their seats. Frederick took a piece of tissue and poured some melont seeds on it. Chet hurriedly stretched out his hand, but before the smile on his face could appear, Frederick threw a wet nket on him. "It''s not for you!" He peeled one and said slowly and matter-of-factly, "We''ll only be using our mouths to talk. Since your hands are free, why not help to peel theseCopyright by N?v/elDrama.Org. melon seeds!" Chapter 819 Chapter 819 ? "Wha... what?" With a shocked yelp, Chet took a look at his hand, and threw the melon seeds that he just grabbed back on the tissue. Must he exploit him like this? Not only did Frederick not let him eat, but had even asked him to peel the seeds for him. Looking at the piles of seeds before him, Chet''s eyelids twitched. He wondered if he was here as a senior assistant or a melon seeds peeler. "Ally likes these recently!" Frederick exined everything in just one sentence. He then poured a pile out, and ced two pieces of tissue beside it for them to put the peeled melon seeds at. Chet rolled his eyes, speechless. "Dear Mr. Clements, don''t you know that you can buy melon seeds that are peeled?" He hade to do some reporting, but was asked to provide freebor? What a sad life it was! Where did his intelligence go when it came to his wife? The great Mr. Clements was actually wasting time peeling melon seeds? As he continued peeling seriously, Frederick casted him a nce and asked, "It''s not the same." Who knew how those melon seeds were peeled and handled by others? Besides, Ally liked freshly peeled ones! After letting out a long sigh, Chet rolled his eyes and resigned himself to fate. He grabbed a handful and started peeling with a miserable look on his face. "Frederick, there was news just now. The toxins in Uncle''s body are almost dispelled. They used the most advanced steam therapy method. The addiction is cured. Fortunately, it was discovered early. After his condition stabilizes for a few more months, there should be no serious problem after!" "Okay." The subordinate paused for a while as the look on Frederick''s face changed slightly, not saying a word. Knowing that there was some sadness in him, and that he couldn''t get over his father''s betrayal and mother''s premature death, Chet didn''t say much and changed the subject instead. "As for Blooming Flora, I found some information, and I''m almost getting to the bottom of it. I am quite sure that the person who shot you was the boss of Blooming Flora! His name is Steve. He is nearly fifty years old now, and is still single. He had a few years of military experience. He opened a restaurant, and sold clothes and fruits before. Things did not go smoothly for him! He must have made all sorts of friends. Then, he started the flowerpany and still operates it until today! As far as I know, although thispany is small, and it owns a flower bed and a flower shop, its location, product, and reputation are not good. Logically speaking, the business should not be going well for this ordinary florist, but they have worked with many rich and powerful families, hotels, and done several major events, and many of them were because of Penny! I took the opportunity to inquire with the Kemp family butler about the Kempson Equipments Group, and heined that the flower buds sent by them were not half- opened like what they asked for, while the other flowers were not in great shape which made them furious. They even directly said that if it weren''t for Julia, they wouldn''t have chosen Blooming Flora! Their services cost as much as 30 million dors! Also, I found out that over the past few years, all the flowers for the Clements family were either directly or indirectly sourced from Blooming Flora." "Are you saying he is on Penny''s side?" Gifts blind the eyes. Was he repaying Penny? It was reasonable. However, there was one thing Frederick still didn''t understand. Why did this matter end halfway through? Saying so much, but doing so little, was the dumbest thing one could do! "I think their rtionship may be moreplex than we think!" As they looked at each other, Frederick frowned doubtfully and asked, "Why do you say that?" "Will a wealthy bachelor not getContent property of N?velDra/ma.Org. married? Even if he is a celibatarian, what about children, public pressure, and criticism? Obviously, this Steve guy doesn''t care about that at all! Of course, he may be abnormal, or he may not be interested in women, which can serve as exnations. But in fact, he is neither noble nor uninterested in women. He hangs around nightclubs, and has an ambiguous rtionship with a young worker of hispany named Megan. Say, what kind of rtionship do you think a single man and a single woman can have in secret?" "Does he have an affair with Penny?" Frederick''s question came out more like a statement. He picked up his cup of coffee and took a sip. The matter seemed to be even moreplicated than he had imagined! If there was really such a person, then the Clements family... "When you were shot, there were at least two people in the car!" At the time, he had juste back from a business trip, and almost everyone in the family was there. Hence, it definitely couldn''t be Penny. For something like this, with her intelligence, she had to know to avoid being suspicious. If she knew he would return, she would not bully Alicia like that! Moreover, they were at the doorstep of Clements family home. Logically speaking, it was more of a deliberate attempt than a coincidence. Who was the other person then? Sharing the same thought, Chet nodded at Frederick. "So, it means that there was also an aplice! One had a gun, and one remains unknown. In order not to act rashly, we can''t make any moves for the time being! Although I haven''t gotten the evidence yet, the rtionship between the two is definitely not as simple as the mere gain of mutual benefits! They must only have dared to work with each other like this because they haveplete trust and go way back with each other. The only thing I can''t figure out for now is the rtionship between them, and whether Steve did it for the money or for other reasons? After all, Kieran is also a target! It''s just that he wasn''t very lucky, and became a comatose patient. We can''t be sure whether or not to discard him!" If his life was taken, they would simply discard that idea; if he was able to talk and move, they would be able to get some inside information from him and make judgements based on that. However, not only was he unable to provide them any help, he also interfered with their view and judgement! "Then let''s do things another way! It''s better to wait and see rather than putting in so much effort to something we have no control of! We can''t establish his purpose, but don''t we know Penny''s purpose?" With Penny, everything came down to one thing only - money! "As long as we hold that against her, I believe there''s nothing she can do. It''s best if she doesn''t do anything; but if she does, it will put an end to everything! Let''s feign action in one area and make the real move i another. Go get a few people who aren''t associated with us in any way to be shareholders of Clements Group. We can''t disclose anything yet!" Content belongs to With his grandmother still around and his father in such a situation, he couldn''t push too far! Frederick felt a storm brewing. "Got it. I''ll make the arrangements!" While they were talking, they had peeled many melon seeds. Frederick took out a stic box from the drawer, and then started pouring all the melon seeds into the box. "Why are there so few?" Chapter 820 Chapter 820 ? Chet rolled his eyes and pped his hands. "What the hell! Frederick, it''s already half a bottle. For two mdroit men, this is amazing efficiency! They''re all authentically hand-peeled, okay?" Besides, he hadn''t eaten a single one of them even after peeling for half a day, yet Frederick still thought this too few? "Frederick, my nails are cracked. Will there any overtime subsidies?" Chet thought of something, and his eyes lit up as he pitifully stretched out his hand. "I''ve just recently joined a racing club called Super Fly. It looks good and the annual fee is not expensive. It''s only two hundred thousand dors! Unfortunately, I don''t have the capital to maintain a sports car. Riding a motorcycle on the race track is very advanced though, and very exciting!" Two hundred thousand dors in exchange for peeling those melon seeds that he hated. He guessed that was eptable. Frederick put away the rubbish and sealed the stic food container. "Yes, it''s not expensive. You''ll get it after working overtime for two days. It''s your turn next week then! Just in time too because Ally is in a bad mood. So, I can take her to the zoo! You may peel the melon seeds for me for a few hours more!" "What? Frederick, are you serious?" "Can we call the subsidy off? My butt will be numb then!" He thought to himself. Patting his head, Chet suddenly regretted it and was thinking hard about how he could remove himself from this situation. Just as he withdrew his hand, he found out that someone had already cleaned his hands, took his suit, and picked up the bottle of melon seeds on the table. "I''ll get going! Call me if anythinges up!" After waving his hand, Frederick strode out of the door. Shaking his head, Chet could only start cleaning up the rubbish in front of him. He then followed him out the door. "Frederick..." As soon as he walked out of Soaver International, a pale-looking figure suddenly appeared. As their eyes met, Frederick''s face became dark. Danica. Why was it her again? At that moment, Chet walked out with the keys of the car spinning on his finger. At the sight of the scene, he immediately rushed forward and helped him out of the predicament, "Frederick, President Lawson is still waiting for you!" "Go and get the car!" Initially, he nned to drive home by himself. Knowing that Chet was there to help him, minds in sync, Frederick handed the key to his car to him. With someone else around, it was always easier to get away. Danica had waited for him at the North Hill Hotel for seven days straight. Although it was as expected, and she had mentally prepared for it, at that moment, it was still a big blow for her for him to not have shown up. Therefore, her face darkened; she was obviously dispirited. "Seven days, yet you didn''t evene once! I knew I shouldn''t havee!" His intentions were clear as day, but she... Closing her eyes and clenching her fists, Danica faintly said, "But this might be thest thing I could do for myself. The final push! I don''t want to have any regrets!" Danica took the courage to take a step forward, suddenly grabbing his hand. "If my days are numbered, will you spend myst moments with me? I have liver cancer. When I found out, it was already toote for chemo or any treatment," she exined.. Just as he was about to swat her hand away, Frederick was taken aback by her words. "What?" Although Frederick was disappointed in her and felt ashamed of her way of doing things, he had not expected to hear this from her. Unconsciously, he fixed his doubtful eyes on her. Danica forced augh. "The doctor said I only have half a year at most to live! In the face of death, people tend to speak from their hearts. I know I have done many things that hurt you; perhaps, this is God''s punishment! It made me lose the most precious things in my life and had my sincere heart trampled!" She said. She was a fool; her life was a tragedy - a big, fat joke!Property ? N?velDrama.Org. She hated it! She couldn''t shake off this feeling of unhappiness and dissatisfaction. She wanted to know who her biological mother was. She hated her parents who made her this way. She hated her inability to change her birth and fate. She regretted her ridiculous past. She hated that she had never been able to live a good life for herself! She wanted to start all over again. She wanted to get back everything she lost! However, it was all written in the stars. She had countless regrets, but in the end, God refused to give her time! Even herst shred of hope was cruelly destroyed by the Heavens. "I know that I don''t have the right to ask you for anything! Frederick, I only have half a year to live, to see this beautiful world and everything rted to me! I''m not lying to you. If you don''t believe me, I can go to the hospital with you! I know that all of this is what I deserve. My life is a tragedy! But I swear, I just want to have some happiness of my own during thest moments of my life. At least, when I close my eyes, I''d know that I did note to this world for nothing! Frederick, my father''s in aa while my mother''s identity and whereabouts are unknown. My adoptive mother..." She let out a self-mocking chuckle, "She had been using me all this while! You are the only thing that''s pure and beautiful in my life! Even if it was all in the past!" Danica clenched her fists, feeling very emotional. "I only want thest moments of my life to be peaceful and beautiful! It doesn''t matter whether you care about what we had or not, or that you pity me; no matter if it''s real or fake, can you make my dreame true and be with me for myst few months? Frederick, I truly love you Even if did something wrong back them and I selfishly gave up our rtionship for the sake of my family, you can''t deny that we were happy, right? Do you still remember when you were punished back when we were together, that no matter what you did wrong, I would stay by your side? You also promised me that no matter my mistake, you would stay with me, and would never abandon me for the rest of your life! You once said that whatever promise you made, you would never forget it, even if I am no longer yours..." Content belongs to As she poured her heart out, Danica''s tears started streaming down on her face. "But you broke your promise! You said that even if we don''t love each other anymore, I will always be one of the most important people in your life. We made our promise as a precaution, but we never thought that it would actually happen. waited for you for seven days, but you didn''t show up! I lost everything! In myst few months, I just want to relive the only joy I had with you! Please, just give me six months, okay?" At that point in her life, she truly did not want anything else, or have any other extravagant desires other than him. "I know that you don''t love me anymore, but you still have a long life ahead of you; you still have countless years with her, whereas I only have this short window of time. Even then, I''d still have to struggle with my illness. Just think of it as you pitying me. With death approaching, just give me onest bit of warmth and happiness. Is that okay?" Chapter 821 Chapter 821 ? "This may be the only evidence and significance of my life..." Sighing, Danica pleaded humbly, but it was difficult to hide her sorrow. All her life, she was like a puppet, controlled by what she thought was parental love and made very few decisions for herself. The family she loved and cared for was all an illusion. The happiness she could reminisce about was very little. For herst moments, she was too eager for them to be beautiful, even if it was just a dream. It was all too sudden. Frederick was dumbstruck for a moment. After a while, he slowly pushed away the small hand on his arm. He looked down as Danica''s face grew paler and colder. The moment her hand was pushed away, Danica''s eyes widened. They were filled with disappointment, despair, and disbelief. She was going to die. Couldn''t he fulfill herst wish? Did he have to be so cruel? No! He was the man who she had given the most for, treated her the best, loved her the most, and was crazy for her! The only past of hers that was worth being proud of! Did he really have to destroy her little dying wish like this? Couldn''t he fulfil it? Frederick withdrew his hand. His voice, however, was much softer than before. "I am very sorry that this happened. Danica, if I were alone, I may consider doing this, even if it''s with a stranger. But I have my own life now, and my own difficulties! I''m sorry..." idents were ubiquitous. Her ident came out of the blue. If he gave her his six months, who would be considerate and give him their six months? In half a year, a lot of things could happen! Moreover, even if it was eptable for him to waste some time for her, he had no right to ask others to do the same for her. Alicia would not understand. Even if she did, she might not be able to ept it. Even if she did, many things could change in half a year''s time. She only gave him a bouquet of flowers, and he just happened to be nearby. Yet, the two of them had not been on good terms for a long while. No matter how much he sympathized with her misfortune, he was not confident that Alicia could be so generous! He didn''t want to get involved in any women''s affairs at all. He already had what he wanted most! At that moment, Frederick''s heart felt heavy. After all, the woman standing before his eyes was one of the few people who once made a significant impact on his life. However, he couldn''t afford to bet his current life on this, not even for a second! The pain of losing someone he cared about was something he had already experienced once! He didn''t want to go through that torturous time again! He sympathized with her, but he couldn''t do anything about it! If she wanted money, he might be of help, but there was no way he could fulfil her request! In an instant, the two words pushed Danica down the abyss of despair. Tears immediately streamed down her face again as her fists were clenched so tightly that her veins bulged. "Frederick..." Why did he say " I''m sorry" to her? Why was it those annoying words again? "I''m begging you! I''m dying. Can''t you give me a chance? It''s only six months, they''ll pass in a blink of an eye! Why are you all so cruel to me? I''m not asking you to leave her or to do anything with me, I just want to make some beautiful memories with you. Can''t you let me leave this world with a fake dream?" As she choked on her tears, the hatred in Danica''s heart spread even more. The hatred for her father''s injustice, the hatred for her biological mother''s abandonment, the hatred for her adopted mother''s painstaking efforts, the hatred for her parents'' plot, and the hatred for life''s unfairness and God''s cruelty! Finally, bit by bit, they allbined and turned into hatred for his heartlessness. Danica cried so hard that she was trembling all over. Her lips parted and closed. Frederick clenched his fists, but still did not say a word. It was unnecessary to drive her to a corner. She was already at death''s door. No matter how deep the hatred was, it was time to let go. Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar face of the person he once loved, Frederick couldn''t tell how he felt about her. Other than being silent, he had no idea how to face her! Hence, for a long time, the two of them stood in front of the office''s entrance in the same, unmoving posture. When Chet drove the car over, he also seemed to have sensed something unusual. He did not honk, but just stopped the car, and got down after a while. "Frederick!" "Right." Frederick suddenly came back to hisN?velDrama.Org owns this text. senses. He took a look at Danica again. He held back his hand, fighting the urge to hand her a handkerchief. In the end, he sighed and muttered to her, "Leave!" As soon as he opened the car door, a hoarse roar came from behind him. "Frederick, are you really this heartless?" Frederick paused, feeling a pang of heartache spread in his chest. He let out a sigh, but did not turn around. Instead, he got into the car. The moment the door was closed, the air turned blue, and curses in a hoarse voice could be heard. "You''ll regret it! You''ll rue the way you treat me..." "You''ve failed me. You will never be happy!" "Why are you all doing this to me?" The car started up and pulled away slowly. At the traffic junction, Chet turned his head to look at him. "Frederick, are you okay?" Opening his eyes, Frederick forced a smile. "She has liver cancer and may die soon!" "What?" After a moment of shock, Chet suddenly turned back around. "Is it real? It''s not another conspiracy, is it?" With just one look, Frederick could guess what he was thinking. He shook his head and said, "I don''t know either! I didn''t agree to anything she asked for!" Whether it was true or not, he selfishly wanted to protect his own happiness! As the car started moving again, Chet bore a serious expression on his face. He had been by Frederick''s side for the longest time; he was perhaps the only person who knew best about the obsession and feelings he had for Danica for years! His life at the time had was lonely and felt iplete, and Danica ha ekon Once been the person who made him feelplete. She meant as much as blood rtives to him. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org Alicia''s appearance was what he didn''t expect! Of course, at the moment, he was also more inclined towards Fredrick''s decision. As for Danica, other than sighing, he had nothing to say. When Chet had driven him all the way home, he turned towards Frederick once more. "Frederick, you''re not Christ. You can''t do universal reconciliation. Although it''s a real pity that this happened to her, isn''t it still because of her own doing and her own choice?" Clearly, she only had herself to thank for it! Chet had more harsh things to say, but he didn''t have the nerve to do so. Back then, she had almost ruined him! Although revenge couldn''t be sought on someone who was already at death''s door, what he did could be considered very benevolent of him! "You have your own life! You and Alicia''s rtionship is finally stable. It''s not worth it to ruin your own reward for her! Forgive me for saying this, but people with no principles like her, will sure take you el for granted while constantlet asking for more. It''s better for you to forget what happened today!" Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org If she really had a conscience, all this would not have even happened! Chapter 822 Chapter 822 ? A forced smile appeared on Frederick''s face as he nodded, "Yeah." How could he not understand Chet''s reasoning? But understanding it didn''t mean that he had no feelings. Such a young life was about to be taken away so soon. It was depressing. Being sympathetic and charitably giving parts of oneself away were two different things. Her request really was thetter that he just couldn''t afford providing her with. "What if she recovers half a yearter? Won''t my charity be a burden then?" He thought to himself. "What if Alicia gets heartbroken, resentful, or falls for someone else because of this?" He couldn''t hurt Ally anymore! Even if it was really her dying wish, even if it waspletely heartless of him, he had to fail her! It was hard not letting this revtion affect his mood. Frederick took a deep breath and pushed the door open. "You can leave with the car!" He entered the door in a daze. Just as he walked up the stairs, he heard the voice of an angry woman. "Divorce is a must! The principle of men is truly intolerable!" Why was she so furious? Did she find out? Frederick felt like he was a hazy cloud had casted over him. Just when he was about to push open the door, he heard a soft voice saying, "Daisy..." Was she on the phone? Patting his chest, Frederick felt his legs turned to jelly. He was almost scared to death! Sure enough, one must notmit guilty actions! "Daisy, you''ve done the right thing! A moment of pain is always better than a lifetime of torture! In fact, there''s one thing I didn''t tell you! Your intuition is right!" "Howard is a little out of the ordinary! If it''s merely a big change in attitude before and after marriage, we can still adapt to it; but I don''t think he''s targeting you! Once, I saw him hugging a man and even calling him darling. Basically, they were very close! I''ve always been looking for a chance to tell you! Unfortunately, something happened and it was dyed, and now you''ve already gotten divorced!" "Daisy, it''s not your problem at all! His emotional abuse towards you, and his nitpicking, are not because you''re not good enough, but because he''s gay! If he didn''t pick on you, how could he find an excuse to get away from you? Think about it, even if a guy is no longer interested in women, he still has instincts! Otherwise, where did those whorese from?" "Daisy, you''ve done a good job! You did amazing, honey! Although I know I shouldn''t say anything about your family background, I still want you to be happy. Don''t lose yourself crying over such a man!" Thinking of how Howard courted Daisy by being eagerly attentive towards her and sweet-talking his way to her heart, and then doing all those things with Hallie''s husband, Laven, at the hotel, Alicia felt deeply sympathetic and angry at her excolleague. Just like that, a nice girl became a gay man''s wife and her life was turned upside down! A man had harmed a nice girl and an innocent child. Listening to the person on the other end of the line talk miserably, Alicia felt a lump in her throat. "Daisy, don''t deny yourself what is right for you! You made the right call. I believe that a sensible girl like you will not regret this! Why was he so anxious and forced you to give birth to a second child? Why did you think he preferred boys more than girls? Do you think it''s just mere bias? There''s no denying that I also want a boy as my first child, but I''ll still be overjoyed if it''s a girl, and treat her like a princess, because she is my child! Don''t you think this is the right way to go about things?" Content belongs to ??? "But he didn''t choose to do things the right way! I have nothing against gay men, but draw the line at those who are homosexual but ruin women''s lives to achieve their selfish purpose. When he married you, has he ever thought about your future? Daisy, you''re not in the wrong here! Will a child in such a family grow up to be better off than being brought up by you alone? Are you afraid of loneliness, or do you want to live in the fear of being abandoned every day?" Alicia felt sad as she tried her best to give her best friend some helpful advice. "Daisy, betrayal is betrayal. It doesn''t matter if this man loves a man or a woman! If my husband doesn''t love me, care about me, and expects me to sacrifice for his so-called stupid lover, then I''d rather not want this man! Aren''t all youth precious? No matter how painful it is, I''ll get over it eventually! Even if I''m in my thirties, I''d still have many more beautiful years to look forward to, which is better than struggling alone for the rest of my life! Besides, you have the apple of your eye with you! I believe that even when she is all grown up, she''ll understand the decision you made today! Daisy, you''re still young, and so beautiful..." Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org They were both women, and they both had experienced the ups and downs of rtionships. They understood each other on the deepest level. Alicia truly hoped that she could be well, and to have a baby of her own, just like her. Outside the door, Frederick felt a shiver run down his spine as he continued eavesdropping. "That was close!" He thought to himself. Indeed, he made the right decision. He knew that the proud woman would be like this! Frederick was in a daze for a while. He no longer heard any sounds from the bedroom. He then took out the stic round contained from his pocket, pushed the door open, and went in. When he saw that Alicia was still looking at her phone, he crept up beside her and said, "Ally, look at what I''ve brought you!" As he hugged her, Frederick handed her the half box of melon seeds, like it was some sort of treasure. Tilting her head and looking sideways at him, Alicia grabbed the box from his hand. At a nce, she saw some melon seed shells hidden among the peeled melon seeds. Peeled by hand? Although whoever did it did not do a neat job, and there weren''t many melon seeds to eat, the thought moved Alicia. Holding it tightly, she unconsciously lowered her head. "Did he peel all of them on his own? He must have spent quite some time doing this. Am I going a little too far?" She thought to herself. She pursed her lips, and thought of what she hadined to Daisy earlier. She felt bad. Frederick treated her a lot better inparison to what Daisy was going through! With this, she realized that she didn''t know how lucky she was! Just as she was about to say something, Frederick heard his phone ring. He fished out his phone and turned his body to the side. "Hello, who is it?"N?velDrama.Org owns this text. It was an unknown number. Alicia knew this as soon as she heard him saying that. Just as she was thinking of escaping, she faintly heard a female voice. "Frederick..." Danica! It was a familiar female voice. Even from a distance, Alicia was sure she could not have misheard it! Chapter 823 Chapter 823 In an instant, Alicia''s eyes nearly popped out of her head. Frederick nced at the phone and hung up abruptly. "An unknown number! What is Danica trying to do?"He thought to himself. As their eyes met, Frederick''s heart skipped a beat. He had a bad feeling about this. "Ally, we didn''t..." We didn''t do anything together! Before he could finish his words, Alicia threw a pillow at him, but not the melon seeds. She turned around and ran out of the door angrily. Actually, she understood that it was not Frederick''s responsibility, but she couldn''t stop her blood from boiling. In truth, the reason why she rushed out of the room was not that she was mad at him, but because she was afraid that she would lose control and throw a tantrum at him again! Bang! The loud sound of the door closing rang. Frederick''s temple twitched a few times. "D*mn it!" Danica had seriously be a curse between them! She couldn''t ever be brought up. She couldn''t even appear in front of them, let alone having any interactions with them! "What a headache!" Frederick thought with a bitter look on his face. "I did nothing at all!" All of a sudden, he realized a problem - his past was like a nightmare that he could never get rid of, casting a cloud over him. He felt sorry for the person leaving the world soon, but she didn''t seem sorry at all for messing up his life! At that moment, Frederick''s heart that was softened became cold and hard again. "Chet is right. Like a nightmare that cannot be gotten rid of, she will take him for granted and keep asking for more!" What kind of girlfriend did he have before? How did he even fall for her? Fortunately, there was no legitimate rtionship between the two of them. Was breaking off too much to ask for?N?velDrama.Org owns this text. It was the first time Frederick deeply felt that the woman who was once the most important person in his life, was so horrifying. Shouldn''t there be no bad blood between them? Why was she like a chewing gum stuck on him? After a pause, Frederick went out to chase after Alicia. Alicia had walked angrily around the yard twice. She even brought the dog out. When Frederick caught up with her, he saw her standing under a tree, pointing and scolding the dog in front of her. "Where did your brain go? I''ve told you once, and I''ve told you one hundred times, but you still can''t remember! No food for you tonight!" "So disobedient! Don''t move! Kneel properly!" "Stupid! If you make me angry again, I''ll cut you into pieces!" "What are you looking at? It''s not for you. Don''t move!" "You made a mistake and still want to eat? I want you to reflect on your actions! Reflect!" As soon as Frederick approached them, he saw her shouting in anger. She was holding the dog''s leash in one hand as she shouted while stuffing the melon seeds into her mouth with the other. Was she treating the dog as him? Speechless, Frederick shook his head. He didn''t know whether tough or cry at this. Suddenly, he thought of his so-called stepmother... That vicious woman! She was going through the same emotions, but she held the dog in her arms and vented all her anger on him, beating and scolding him. At the moment, Alicia was using the same way to vent her anger. She avoided arguing with him and hurting him, and did not hurt the dog either! They were both women, but were so different from one another! hated women very In the past, he h much. He held that stubborn prejudice he had against women for decades. Yet at that moment, Frederick suddenly realized that he had stopped thinking that way of them. Under the sun, she looked very beautiful! Even though she was angry, she was still breathtakingly beautiful! When Alicia finished up the half box of melon seeds, Frederick went up to her and stretched his hand out. "Let me!" He took over the small box from her hand. Seeing that she was struggling to keep the dog steady, he also took the dog leash from her and gave her a smile. "Now that you''re done scolding me and I''ve done some self-reflection, let''s go in! It''s cold outside." Frederick took her hand. After trying to free herself for a moment, Alicia rolled her eyes at him and pouted. "I want more melon seeds tomorrow; I want a full box of it, and I don''t want the store-bought ones-" In an instant, Frederick smiled so big his eyes squinted. "Sure!" At least he could get everyone in the office to help him with this! He was willing to do anything as long as she wasn''t mad at him anymore! With her mood better, Alicia didn''t say anything more. She rubbed her eyes and yawned, "I''m tired. Let''s go back inside! It turns out that talking is very tiring." All she did was talk on the phone and scolded the dog, but she felt like all her energy had been used up! As they walked towards the house, Alicia felt like she was dragging her feet underneath her. After a short while, she suddenly stopped and said angrily, "I can''t walk anymore. I''m done walking!" Frederick stopped at the same time. Seeing that she was fussy, he instantly rubbed the top of her head lovingly. "I''ll carry you!" He suggested. They were used to being casual at home while Frederick was also used to tolerating her whims. If she asked for something, and if he was free, he would never refuse her. In the past, he had thought that couples who were all lovey-dovey with each other were pointless and a waste of time. However, at the moment, even if it was just walking around the courtyard with her, even if it was just a small action tomake her smile, he still felt that it was the greatest thing in the world - an iparable happiness and achievement. Content belongs to He handed the dog and the stic box to the maid before crouching down in front of Alicia. They were used to being this candid with one another. When Alicia thought of teasing him, she would do so. It was the same for Frederick Often, he would just make fun of her out of nowhere. Such intimacy seemed to have be the most normal lifestyle between the two of them - even if the behavior of the two seemed a little peculiar to the eyes of outsiders, and even the help. When she got on his back, she wrapped her arms around his neck, feeling delighted. "As expected, it''s sofortable to be carried!" As he wanted to stay a little longer with her, Frederick walked slowly, stumbling a little. Alicia was so sleepy that she yawned a few times in a row. Frederick felt that the weight on his back was like a sweet burden. Joyfully, he thought about the past. "What if you get heavier and I can no longer carry you on my back?" Feeling the warmth all over his body, and seeing that they''re almost at the door, Frederick started panting a little. He wasn''t sure how or why, but he felt that she got heavier. Alicia''s eyelids were getting heavier by the second as her breathing steadied, an indication that she was atplete ease. She repositioned her head and muttered, "Then, you''d need to eat more, go for runs, lift weights everyday... Do more workouts until you can carry me!" Frederick walked with a smile tugged at his lips. He could not help but let out a muffledugh and said, "I thought you were going to say that you''ll lose weight!" Chapter 824 Chapter 824 ? After caressing his neck, Alicia''s eyelids became even heavier. "I won''t lose weight! I''ll crush you to death. And I want... a baby! I won''t lose weight!" Listening to the soft, hazy muttering in his ear, Frederick''s smile grew wider as he channeled more strength to carry her steadily. He carried her all the way back to their room. Every step was taken cautiously. When he reached their bed side, he panted tiredly. "Sweetheart, if you continue to grow horizontally, I really..." While he joked, Frederick tilted his head. The calm and stable breathing could be heard from his side. She looked so peaceful and innocent, as if she was sleeping like a child. He paused, not finishing his sentence, as a grin stered on his face. "If I can''t carry you, I can still hang you over my shoulder! No matter how self-willed you are, I will still spoil you like how I always have!" He said silently. Frederick grabbed her wrist and slowlyid her down on the bed. He positioned the pillows, took off her shoes and adjusted her sleeping posture. After that, he gently covered her with a nket. He stroked the hair on her temples and shook his head. "You were just throwing tantrums a few moments ago, but now you''re sleeping so soundly? You''re getting more and more heartless..." He muttered defeatedly. He let out a sigh. After sitting by the bed for a long time, he got up and walked out of the door. In a blink of an eye, it was time to go to work. In the conference room, Frederick led the meeting routinely. However, his phone kept lighting up with notifications. Danica had been harassing him with many different numbers, which is why he chose to decline all calls from unknown numbers. "Yes, we need to go up two more points for this year''s performance!" Afterpiling the reports and making a rough estimate, Frederick stated his final decision. "Since it''s a new area, the welfare policy should be improved. The basic sry in the early stage will not change, and the 15 percent annual ie of every department will be given to the employees as a bonus! In short, retain talents and establish a solid foundation. Let''s cap this at three years first, and well see from there!" He didn''t believe that no one would be willing to go there! Wasn''t it just a slightly remote location? Sure enough, as soon as he spoke, there was a faint uproar around the table. Just when the n was finalized, Frederick looked down and saw his phone light up again. That time round, it was a message. Once again, it was sent by an unknown number. He pressed it open, and a few messages came into his view. "Does it not hurt you to be so cruel to me?" "It''s a humble plea of a dying person. Why did you have to reject it? It''s only half a year." "Have you ever loved me?" "You will regret being so cruel to me!" "How about I give you one more chance?" "The usual ce- see you there!" Through the screen, Frederick could feel the deep hatred she bore for him. For the past two days, he had been continuously harassed by her. He was almost at his limit, and was ready to bepletely done with her. It was said that a dying person would be kinder, but why was her attitude so frustrating? "Please do not let it be like what Chet said!" He prayed. With his phone in his hand, Frederick narrowed his eyes in frustration. "Danica, Danica, you''re making it really hard for me to feel sorry for your situation!" Suddenly, an image of a little girl in a pink wool skirt, smiling, shed through his mind. She used to be as warm as an angel. How could she be so unreasonably irritating and repulsive now?Property ? N?velDrama.Org. If she was not going to die, he would have scolded her to his heart''s content. At first, he felt sorry that this was happening to her, but at that moment, Frederick was so frustrated with her behavior that he wanted to kill her. Her messages alone were enough to send anyone into a fit of annoyance! She was still as selfish as ever! No matter who was right or wrong, she always felt that others had failed her - just like their six years of separation, and her dying wish. In fact, he had felt this when she came back to get together again, but he was unwilling to admit it! However, at this point, Frederick had started feeling differently. "This woman really is unworthy of sympathy! If she didn''t push things this hard, why would I even be this heartless?" He thought. Frederick turned off his phone. It was all in the past, yet his mind was still in a constant mess because of it. In Championus Media''s office, things were also a heated mess. Looking through the materials in his hand, Trevor felt anxiety gnawing at his insides. "Are you sure you didn''t miss out on anything?" Holger nodded his head helplessly. "I have checked thoroughly. What Natalie said is likely true. She attacked her purely because she loves you! How should I put this... perhaps she is psychologically stunted and thus, is mentally disturbed - causing her to do things that ordinary people would not understand!" Holger pointed at the pictures on the table and continued his exnation. "I checked Natalie''s background. There''s nothing suspicious about her! She is an orphan, abandoned by her parents since she was a child. She was lucky enough to have gotten adopted by a couple with two sons! Who would have thought that there would be such a mark on her face? It wasn''t that obvious when she was young, but as she grew older, it became more obvious. Naturally, she was not likable. Apparently, her adoptive parents were good to her and loved her very much at first, but unfortunately, a few yearster, they identally got pregnant and gave birth to a daughter, which led her to be treated less well than she was before. She had a very low status at home, and was asked to do all sorts of things for the family. Plus, she''s introverted and self-abased. She was picked on a lot since she was a child! "Look at her face - it''s half red; many people tend to judge a book by its cover. Besides, she has such a beautiful sister, one biological and the other adopted. She basically became a punching bag. She must have suppressed all her emotions! She also dated a nice guy once, but he cheated on her with her sister They even made fun of her together! After that, she barely graduated from college and when she finally dia, she began to work! But many companies emphasize one''s appearance. She couldn''t get a decent job, and got bullied on a daily basis. Then, she ended up in our industry and became the gofer in the logistics department. Our industry, on the contrary, prefers people who are hardworking. Therefore, after trying out a fewpanies, she joined a branch at Sofare Entertainment! Though we don''t know when you saw her or how you defended her, we know that she had fallen for you because of that." Holger took out a photo of her in a tight short-sleeved shirt and handed it to Trevor. "But seriously, although her face isn''t much to look at, she still has a great ???? figure! Perhaps it was because of this, along with your usual attitude towards women that she started fantasizing about you! I have checked the surveince, and it''s true that wherever you are, she would try to approach you. It''s been at least a year and a half but she has never done anything this excessive! If she really has a particr purpose, she wouldn''t be so dumb and do such things, right?" Chapter 825 Chapter 825 ? Although the words spoken were pure spection, they had been spoken with pure conviction. Holger had made a good guess about Natalie''s thoughts. Trevor had only ever shown nonchnce to women. Whether they were beautiful or not, he didn''t care about them at all. To think that he made her feel loved just by treating her like everyone else... He was clearly behaving like a normal person, but for a woman who was ignored andughed at by men, his actions might have caused her to feel something. Besides, if he really did give her a helping hand, wouldn''t she be on cloud nine then? It was understandable for her to see him as someone who appreciated character more than appearance. In addition, other than the mark on her face, she did have a good figure. How could she not fantasize? After all, the famous Master Trevor in Casterwich City was the ideal partner of many women. If she had managed to capture his heart, wouldn''t any humiliation she had ever suffered before be wiped clean? Therefore, Trevor was her sacred dream and benchmark! After a brief moment, Holger continued talking.N?velDrama.Org owns this text. "So, I guess she did all those things because she just couldn''t ept the fact that you were so close to your wife! Your abrupt marriage and your love for your wife must have broken her heart! Sometimes, jealousy just doesn''t make any sense!" She must have acted so impulsively because she was out of her mind! "Is that so?" Tapping his fingers worriedly, Trevor furrowed his brows. If Natalie''s motive really was that simple, and if all of her actions had been inspired in the spur of a moment, then how could Vicky jumping off a building and the terrifying gift box be exined? Those two things looked like Natalie''s doing, but they also seemed to have nothing to do with her. Plus, when the washroom incident was brought up, she never denied her involvement in it. As for those two things, she hadn''t admitted to any of them! Was it really not done by her, or was she just ying dumb? Trevor just could not drop the matter. He kept feeling as if things were not over yet! Holger asked uncertainly, "Trevor, what else is on your mind?" "Am I overthinking this? If it was just a moment of anger, how do we exin the gift box?" It was clear that someone wanted Victoria dead! She fainted on the spot! If she hadn''t been so scared that she passed out, given her cowardice, she would''ve suffered severe trauma! Even though he had sort of brain- washed her, she would still be woken up by nightmares in the middle of the night. Also, could there also be a different mastermind behind her jumping off a building? They exchanged looks. Trevor then said, "Could it be that she was used?" "Are you saying that someone had learned about Natalie''s feelings - that''s why the gift box was delivered from somewhere near the office entrance? To put the me on someone from thepany, and to stay hidden so that our attention would be diverted elsewhere?" If this were true, this meant that the culprit was not only familiar with him, but with thepany as well. This mastermind sounded like a true danger! However, what agenda did this person have? Was it a business matter or a personal matter? After a brief analysis, Holger knew that it was thetter as Victoria was the target. Of course, Trevor knew better. However, there were only a few women who had a rtionship with him! He did not have deep feelings for his first love, nor did she entangle herself with him. Liana was the one who dumped him, and had a child after; she would not take such a risk. Selena could barely be counted as an ex, furthermore, she''s sick. Even if she was at home, she could not possibly do such things, let alone thousands of miles away. However, it was obvious that both he and Victoria were the target! At hispany, it was even more unreasonable to say that it was because of her emotional entanglements. After all, she came to Sofa re Entertainment in the spur of the moment. The time she had spent there was very short. It was way easier to make a move on her outside. Therefore, Trevor must have been the real target! Trevor tapped his head, feeling like it was about to explode. The names of several people kept shing through his mind, but were constantly struck off. He then turned around and said, "No matter what this person''s purpose is, I need a shield! Let''s get a list of names and hold a banquet! I need a woman who can put on a show!" After all, the situation looked to be going south at an increasingly high speed. He must do what he can to prevent Victoria from being frightened again! He was afraid that she couldn''t take it anymore! "Got it!" In the following days, Frederick continued to be harassed by Danica almost on a daily basis. At first, he was understanding of her condition. He thought that by ignoring her, she would take the hint. However, when his phone started to ring again one day when he had juste back from a meeting, Frederick started seeing red. "Are you done? I''m not your parents. What reason do I have to feel sorry for you?" Did she not have a conscience for doing this? "Frederick, why do you have to be so cruel? You still get to live a long life while I''m only asking for 180 days! I don''t need you to apany me all the time. Did you forget how many days I kept youpany when you were all alone? Why are you so heartless to me? Didn''t you say that you would love me forever and be good to me?" Her voice was piercing, hurting Frederick''s eardrum. His face darkened. "You also said that you would not betray me! Danica, when you''re asking me to keep my promise, have you ever stopped to think about whether you''ve kept up your end of the deal? Stop thinking that others owe you. Have you never owed anyone anything?" "Look at what you''re doing. To this day, do you have any rtives or friends who are willing to stand by you? Why don''t you think about why things have turned out the way they did? Could it possibly be other people''s fault? Danica, don''t take it the wrong way. I feel sorry for you because I care. But if I don''t feel sorry for you, it''s also reasonable! I don''t owe you anything! Aren''t you tired of pestering a man who doesn''t belong to you? With such limited time, can''t you do things that are meaningful and look for your own happiness?" Whether it be having a good rest and going for treatment, or having a look at the world and enjoying life to the fullest, she should still be doing this on her own. If he was going to leave the world, he would not continue being so obsessed. Money, fame, and everything else would be gone soon. What was the point? Why couldn''t she understand this and was still making things hard for others? Content belongs to Frederick didn''t want to be too harsh on a sick person, but at that moment, he was close to breathing fire. After a moment of silence, he thought that she had started self-reflecting. Unexpectedly, her more terrifying voice boomed through the phone, saying, "Yes! That''s why I want to live for myself during myst moments; I want to be with you!" Looking up, Frederick''s heart sank at once. Chapter 826 Chapter 826 ? It seemed that everything he said had gone down the drain! Frederick was done sugar-coating things for her. "I also want to live for myself! I won''t be with you!" Whether in life or death, the person he loved was Alicia! He didn''t want her to be sad. Even if he had to go to hell because of her, he wouldn''t regret it! Taking her illness into ount, he couldn''t bear to say thest sentence out loud and add salt to her wound. Even though she had done terrible things, she was leaving the world soon. He didn''t want to be like her! Subconsciously, Frederick still respected life! The sound of choking sobs could be heard. Frederick could imagine just how hared the person on the other end of the line was crying her eyes out. It was his turn to stay silent. He wanted to give her time to process this and ept it. What he didn''t know was that on the other end of the line, Danica was not only crying a river, but there was also a pool of darkness surrounding her. In an instant, Danica''s nails were broken. "You really are cruel! Since you are so ruthless to me, don''t me me for being heartless to you! You will regret it! I will make youe and beg me in person to be with me!" "You''ll definitelye and kneel before me!" Thest sentence seemed to have used up all her strength. Every word seemed to be said with her jaw clenched. She shouted at the top of her lungs, hurting Frederick''s ears. His heart dropped a beat as a terrible feeling within him arose. "What are you nning to do again? Don''t mess around! Hey!" Silence. Hitting his phone, Frederick''s eyelids kept twitching. "What did she mean by this? Why do I suddenly feel so uneasy?" Frederick instinctively looked for the unknown number that called him earlier. Then, he paused. "What''s wrong with me? Why are my thoughts affected by her words?" He questioned himself. He closed him eyes for a moment, before putting his hand down. However, he could not get rid of the uneasiness he was feeling. His intuition was ringing like an rm. People were not scary; the scariest were those who were not afraid of death. Obviously, Danica had be thetter. She had gone mad. At that point, he believed that she would do absolutely anything to get what she wanted!N?velDrama.Org owns this text. However, what exactly could she do? All kinds of possibilities shed through his mind. He picked up his phone and dialed another number. "Chet,e in!" There were only so many people he cared about. His grandmother had apanied Miranda back to her hometown in the countryside. Danica might not be able to find where that was. Hence, the only person he cared about the most was Alicia! As long as he sent someone to keep an eye on Danica and secretly sent more people to protect Alicia, he should be able to get a good handle of the situation! Tapping his head, Frederick felt the migraine threatening to split his head wide open. "Was there really no way for me to deal with this crazy woman? Did she say that out of anger or was she serious? A sick woman... Even if she really wanted to do something, she can''t possibly see it through!" He thought to himself. She was already at death''s door. Did he have to have her blood on his hands? That was thest resort! Although he didn''t mind, it was just not worth getting into trouble for that woman. It was better to be safe than sorry. That day, after Chet came in, they engaged in a discussion for a long while, nning things out ahead of time. Three dayster in the women''s prison in Casterwich City, Willy suddenly disappeared without a trace again. Lauren sat in her cell, turning the pages in a book, feeling extremely impatient. Zedd''s engagement and him going overseas was just around the corner. "That d*mn Willy. He wouldn''t go missing after eating and drinking to his heart''s content, would he? Is he shotting me?" Lauren thought to herself. After closing the book, Lauren paced back and forth in the empty cell. What was wrong with her recently? Why couldn''t she calm down? She was someone who did research. Patience was her strength, and frustration was a no-no. Since he hade here, life in prison, which was originally slightly lonely, suddenly became torturous. She seemed to trust him from the bottom of her heart. She was well aware that a well-known person of Casterwich City would not waste his time ying tricks on a nobody like her in prison, but she couldn''t help feeling hesitant about this. In the past, when she looked at the iron bars before her, and the sun outside the window, her mind would be empty and she would be void of any thoughts. However, at that moment, she wanted to get out of there. Having nothing to do, she went back to flipping through a book from the table. The book was crammed full of words, but she couldn''t process a single one of them. Although she had also lost so much, she had to admit that since he came here, her life had had a big difference. Not only did she eat well every day, but she also didn''t have to participate in daily work anymore. asionally, she would attend lectures just for show. Other than not having the freedom to move around, all she had was a cold and empty room. It wasn''t very different from the feeling of staying in bed for the weekend. If she wanted, she could stay in bed all day. Although there was no phone andputer, she had books. Even if she wanted to dress up and read the newspaper, as long as it was nothing too excessive, the warden would ept it and turn a blind eye to her situation Obviously, whether it was for power or money, Willy must have done all of it! She should have been used to such a quiet and unambitious life! Sitting by the bed, flipping through her book, Lauren couldn''t help sighing. Why did her mostfortable life be so ufortable? "Willy, the day is approaching. You b*stard, what are you doing? You said that you would not go back on your words! You are a dog! When you feel like it, you woulde and tease me. When you don''t, you''re nowhere to be seen..." As she subconsciously hit the book, Lauren''s heart was racing again. At that moment, footfalls could be heard, and at the same time, a bell rang. It was time for food! That was also one of the perks she received. She didn''t have to line up to get food in the canteen anymore and could enjoy better treatment in prison. Not only was the food better, but they would also be sent to her room. "Thank you." Taking over the tray, Lauren habitually and politely nodded. After the warden left, she sat down on her cell floor. There were three dishes and one bowl of soup on the tray. There was meat and vegetables. Although there weren''t much, they were more than anyone could have asked for in a ce like this. There were ribs, a steamed bun, and a small dessert. These were the treatments that she had been receiving recently. They were probably part of the privilege he had given her! Only by looking at them could she feel his existence, and have confirmation that everything was real. Just as Lauren picked up some cake to put it into her mouth, she heard rushing footsteps. The next second, a beautiful woman with a ponytail, English vest and short boots rushed in. She was fashionable and seemed to be dressed in a practical horse-riding outfit. Chapter 827 Chapter 827 It was a gorgeous, yet unfamiliar face. Seeing how well she was dressed, with leather gloves on her hands that were holding what looked like a horsewhip, Lauren was taken aback. "It''s you?" A low female voice suddenly said. The woman narrowed her eyes, and Lauren could sense that she did note with good intentions. Before she could even react, one of her gloved hands suddenly held her chin. "You look just so-so!" The strength of the hand that was holding her chin unconsciously increased. Her intense gaze that was fixed on her was burning holes right through her. Never had she thought that such a beauty could be hiding in prison! At first nce, she looked like a man; but after looking at her closely, there was no doubt that she was a beautiful woman! She had no make-up on, nor did she have any essories. Even her hairstyle was nothing to shout about. However, her eyebrows, eyes, lips and nose were very delicate. Even her skin was so clear as if there were no pores! If she put on a little more makeup... She did not expect this at all. Feeling very annoyed, Lauren swatted her hand away. "What are you doing?" "What the hell is this ce? Is she really getting hit on by a woman?" Lauren thought to herself. Who exactly was the woman standing in front of her? Lauren, who was already in a bad mood, furrowed her brows in annoyance. As soon as Wendy stumbled backwards, she saw the exquisite dishes on the table, as well as the famous dessert of an expensive dessert house -the rainbow heart! A seven-color, seven-vor, heart-shaped cake! It was Chef Jerrie''s specialty. Not many people who lined up for it were even able to get it. How could it be here in a ce like this? Her fists clenched tighter. The next second, all the tes on the table were turned over by Wendy. "Who do you think you are? Are you qualified to eat such a high-grade dessert?" "Eat all you want! Eat! Eat!" "Let''s see how you can do that now!" Wendy smashed the tes into pieces with the horsewhip in her hand. Standing aside, Lauren frowned in confusion at the stranger''s actions. She started getting a headache. At the door, the two prison guards looked at her timidly. They tried to approach her several times, but failed. It was not until she stopped smashing that a female prison guard tried to say something. "Miss Cook-" The prison guard started saying. "Get lost!" With a roar, the woman turned around and looked at Lauren fiercely. "Who do you think you are? How can you still not behave yourself in such a ce?" "I''m warning you, Willy is my fiance! You''d better stay away from him!" "If you dare seduce him again, I''ll beat you to death!" Wendy pointed at her with a ferocious look as she barked out her threats. "You''d better behave yourself! Willy won''te ever again. Don''t go looking for him either. Otherwise, I''ll make sure you stay here for the rest of your life!" It was a bolt from the blue. Only then did she understand why this woman came by. Lauren was in a daze. "Fiancee? He has a fiancee?" Of course, she knew some things about Willy. However, she had no knowledge of his private life. Prior to this, she only knew about that man''s name and power! With the woman''s sudden appearance, Lauren''s mind turned into a mess. After all, she and Willy were not mere strangers with each other! In a trance, she couldn''t make any judgment. She only felt wind whistling in her ears and the world shaking under her feet. "Why don''t you take a look at your status? All snobs want to be Willy''s woman! Are you even qualified?" "Do you think anyone is qualified to be with The Four Great Masters of Casterwich City? Or do you think you''re Cindere? Stop dreaming! There are so many beauties around Willy You look neither like a man nor a woman! You''re nothing!" "You''re a woman who has been in prison, yet you still dream about being Cindere? Your delusion isughable. I will be the only daughter-inw of the Bowles family!" "Even the daughter of the Clements family could not catch Willy''s eyes. You should go take a look at yourself!" Wendy was furious as she spat and cursed at Lauren. Everything she said, she yelled through gritted teeth. She could never imagine that Willy, who thought so highly of himself, and had never made a move on women, would actuallye to prison so often to see this woman. When she returned home and heard of this shocking news, she was furious! Who did that woman think she was? How could a nobody like her be around the great Willy? How could shepete with her? After berating her for a long time, Wendy realized that Lauren had actually zoned out with a faraway look in her eyes. There was no reaction from her at all. In an instant, her face turned green from anger. She was very close to jumping on the spot. "What are you daydreaming about? Did you hear what I said?" "Hey!" "You b*tch, are you pretending to be dumb?" Angrily, she raised her hand and gave Lauren a hard push. With a conditioned reflex, Lauren turned sideways, dodging it. Although she was still sluggish, her instinct still worked. "Oh, you are quite quick to react. I told you to stay away from Willy. Did you hear me?" Wendy shouted, with a haughty look still on her face.N?velDrama.Org owns this text. There was no way for her to tell what she felt towards Willy, but at that moment, she was feeling overwhelmed. It was he who came to provoke her and turned things between them sensual and romantic, but his fiancee had suddenly appeared, making her presence feel like an awkward addition to a happy rtionship. What she hated most were mistresses and men''s betrayal! She didn''t like people like that, and would never be someone like that! But at that moment, in the face of an unreasonable person in front of her, Lauren was toozy to exin her side of things. "This is between Willy and I. It has nothing to do with you! Please get out!" She already looked hostile. Without smiling, she looked even frostier, but also gave off a sense of nobility that could not be sphemed at the same time. Wendy choked, feeling the rage burn even hotter inside her. "Why are you pretending? You have been in prison, but you still pretend to be innocent? If you were nice, you wouldn''t be here. For the likes of you, a man would be doing you a great faver if he doesn''t despise you. It''s funny how you even dared to fantasize about Willy. You must have been imprisoned for too long that you might have forgotten your own name! From now on, you''re not allowed to see him again, let alone go look for him. Do you hear me?" Wendy shouted at the top of her lungs. Content belongs to In contrast, Lauren was calm like a princess. She looked at her with contempt as if she was looking at a clown. She sneered. She could not even be bothered to reply. She only felt that her lunch waspletely wasted. In an instant, Wendy was angered. She raised her horse whip and flung it at her. "You shameless b*tch!" Chapter 828 Chapter 828 ? Frowning with her body turned sideways, Lauren was somewhat annoyed. "Miss, please behave yourself!" Instead of teaching her man a lesson, she came to cause trouble for her? It was not like she took the initiative to make a move on Willy. Did she understand everything clearly beforeing here and causing a ruckus? "Who''s the one misbehaving here? Willy is mine! You are a nobody, so don''t even think about it!" With nothing in her hand, Lauren could only dodge the stranger''s attack. Still, she was very annoyed. She clenched her jaw and said, "If you don''t stop, I won''t go easy on you!" After all, it was a whip. Although it was short, it had great speed. Lauren was not sure that she could dodge each time it came at her. As she continued dodging the whip, she began to get closer and closer to the stranger. "I don''t need you to go easy on me! Hypocritical b*tch!" To her, Lauren was like those coquettish women in nightclubs. The only difference was that they were in nightclubs whereas Lauren was in prison. The more she looked at Lauren, the more Wendy felt that she was an eyesore! What right did she have in making Willy fall for her at such a ce? She was so angry that she wanted to press her down on the ground. It would be great if she could ruin her face! While plotting, Wendy''s action became quick-fire. Lauren had no way to dodge, so she could only take the risk to snatch the whip from her. While she was looking for a chance, she tripped on something and stumbled forward. Everything turned ck at once, and a nauseous feeling arose. As she subconsciously pursed her lips, the whip swung at her. "Ah!" Instinctively, she raised her hands to shield herself. Suddenly, she felt her flesh being cut open. Wendy had taken the opportunity to approach her, and started whipping her. Lauren couldn''t stand up, and there was also nowhere to escape. She could only curl up and hug her head low, trying to protect herself as much as possible. However, Wendy whipped her hard, all over her body, making her cry out in pain. "Ah!" She shielded herself instinctively while wailing. Wendy took advantage of her victory and tortured her further. As she continued to whip, she shouted with all her strength, "Let''s see if you dare to do it again! Tell me, is that a yes or a no?" "B*tch! Do you want to die?" "Answer me!" "Ah..." As soon as Willy got nearer, he heard all kinds of curses and shrill screams. He rushed into the prison cell and the miserable scene came into sight. He strode forward and grabbed the leather whip from Wendy''s hand. He threw it away, whipping Wendy hard on the body during the process. "What are you doing? Are you done?" The hand that was whipped felt like it was about to break. Looking at Willy''s murderous eyes, Wendy had second thoughts about screaming. "Willy?" Why was he here during the day? "B*stard! Who allowed you toe here and cause trouble? Do you want to die? Get out of here!" Willy was so furious his face turned green. Wendy raised her finger and pointed to the woman on the ground while saying softly, "Willy, I was just... This b*tch..." A cold gaze swept over her. She was so scared that she took two steps back. In an instant, she kept her mouth shut as a shiver ran down her spine. The next second, she turned around and ran. Looking at the mess, color drained from the faces of the two prison guards who were standing at the door. They looked at each other, not making a sound. Willy turned around and saw Lauren squatting beside the bed, with her arms covered with blood stains from theshes. His heart broke into pieces. He bent down and slowly tried to pull her up. "Laurie... Are you okay?" The moment she moved, the sense of nausea grew even stronger. Unable to hold it back, she pushed him away and ran to a corner. As she retched, she felt the world spinning. Her legs were weak. She grabbed hold of the bed to push herself up, but still fell to the ground. Willy was shocked. Not able to be of any help, he shouted to the guards. "What are you waiting for? Call for a doctor!" "Eh? Yes!" Only then did the two female prison guardse back to their senses. One ran to make a phone call, and the other looked for a broomstick. When the doctor came in, the floor had been cleaned up. After a quick check-up, the doctor began treating her wounds. ''ording to her current condition, thisdy must be pregnant. You should take her to the hospital for a detailed diagnosis! Also, taking that into ount, I didn''t dare to apply any ointment. I only bandaged her wounds. The doctor at the hospital needs to do some further treatmentter." Content belongs to Lauren''s eyes widened. She was shocked by the doctor''s words. She turned to look at Willy. When she saw his dutiful face, she immediately figured out his way of saving her - to seek medical treatment at the hospital! "B*stard! He''s obviously trying to take advantage of me!" She thought to herself. There were many ways for her to get out of there. She could be treated for all kinds of diseases. He could also inform her family to find a way. However, he did not even ask her for her opinion before making the decision. It was his evil n all along! The time of pregnancy could be determined with a check-up! As soon as the worry arose, it disappeared on its own. "To be able to use this method, at such a good timing, he must''ve taken care of everything! No wonder he only came for three days and never again!" She thought. Suddenly, an image of Willy giving her a pill when he came shed across Lauren''s mind. That pill was definitely not a birth control pill. She knew something was fishy about it! Sure enough, before she could grasp the situationpletely, the results were out. "Congrattions! You''ve been pregnant for two months. You must e make sure to have a bnced diet. Don''t be picky. Avoid eating anything raw or cold. Don''t eat food that can easily breed bacteria, like crab. Although they''re only flesh wounds, you still have to be careful not to get them infected. I''ve treated them for you, but you can''t just use any drugs. Therefore, you need to rely on self-healing. For the next few days, avoid wetting the wounds. If you don''t feel well,e to the hospital as soon as possible! Remember toe for a check-up regrly!" Lauren did not pay attention to what the doctor said, as she was too focused on the words written on the report. Two months? It should have been no more than half a month, but the report said it had been two months? This meant that she had gotten pregnant before she wasThis material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. sent to prison! However, she did get a check-up before she was sent to prison, and there was no problem then, was there? Doubts filled her mind. When they returned to the prison, Willy''swyer had alreadypleted the bail application, and all he needed was the hospital certificate! The whole process took ce in a haze. After signing the needed documents, Lauren got into the car, still confused. The car slowly started. With a doubtful mind, her eyebrows were still furrowed. Why was everything happening so smoothly? There were so many departments checking and overseeing the signing procedures; why were they able to get through each and every one of it without any dy? Chapter 829 Chapter 829 ? Could it be that he also had a way to amend her check-up report? Wasn''t that saved and registered long ago? If there was only one department involved, she believed that they could get away with it as they might turn a blind eye to it. However, there were so many departments in the equation. Could he possibly have bought off all of them? Had he only nned out the beginning of things and decided to muddle through the difficulties, leaving her with a bunch of mess in the end? The truth woulde to light. Things could be hidden for a day or two, but not for a lifetime. She would be thrown back into prison eventually. "Can I really wash off the dirt on me? Now that I have gotten rid of the suspicion of idental murder, will I end up being charged for escaping prison?" Lauren thought to herself. In a blink of an eye, the car had slowly pulled into a deserted mansion. The car came to a slow stop. Suddenly, she came back to her senses and realized that she was in. an unfamiliar ce. The European-style white colored architecture tinged with simple Mediterranean influences could not hide the ce''s low-profile luxury. As far as the eye could see, it was empty and quiet here, with very few people around. Although the ce was decorated with many flowers, it still gave off a chilly feeling. Standing still, Lauren felt like she was stuck at the door. Suddenly, she felt like there was a weight on her chest making her very ufortable. "Where is this ce?" It was so deste. Was this a ce for his mistresses? In Lauren''s opinion, only such a ce could be this luxurious, yet cold and lonely! Seeing her trembling body which he thought was because of the cold, Willy took off his coat and wrapped her with it. "It''s my house! From today onwards, you''ll live here!" Since she was pregnant with his child, it would only make sense if she lived at his ce! Before she could refuse, Willy had already pushed her into the mansion. Lauren was in a daze all the way. When she entered the room, she felt a sharp pain in her arm. Only then did she remember something, and knitted her brows. B*stard, what did he think she was? After closing the door, Willy put her bag aside. As soon as he approached her, Lauren pped him in the face. They looked into each other''s eyes. Willy did not expect that at all. At once, his anger arose. However, when he caught her teary eyes and her trembling body, all anger faded away. "B*stard! Liar!" While screaming, the tears that welled up in her eyes started rolling down her cheeks. Immediately, she wiped the tears from her cheeks, but her eyes were red and she pouted her lips. He had a fiancee, so why did he go to jail to mess with her, or even use such a method to get her out? The method that he had not asked for her permission for, the method that she hated the most! He had even forcibly left a little life in her womb? He was the ultimate b*stard - a big fat liar who yed her! She was so angry that her whole body was shaking. If eyes could kill, he would have been chopped to pieces! Unfortunately, there was no way to turn back time, and nothing could make up for it. The pain she was feeling - both physically and emotionally - that came from the betrayal of her lover, the plot of his, the unknown future and the sudden appearance of a little life sent her whole world to the point of copse. Lauren was inplete despair! Angrily, she gave him a hard push and walked to the door. Even if the road ahead was dark, or even if there was no road ahead, there was no denying that she was wrong. She could not fall deeper into this pit; she could not stay there, and she would definitely not be the person he hid in his ce! Even if she was a nobody, she wouldn''t be pushed around like this by anyone! No matter how hard it was, she had to carry on! With one stretch of his arm, Willy stopped her and pulled her back. Before he could make a sound, Lauren had already started hitting him. "What are you doing?" "Move out of the way!" Knowing that she was no match for him at all, Lauren did not force herself to break free from his embrace. She just red at him and stamped her feet angrily. "You''re a liar! A ssic b*stard! I won''t help you with anything!" "I would rather go to jail! I don''t care if I''m wronged or that I won''t be able to take revenge. Whatever it is, I don''t need you to pretend to be kind!" "You are the world''s biggest b*stard!" He not only lied to her, but also did all kinds of disgusting things to her! He was nothing but a beast! Lauren continued to hit him. From time to time, she grimaced with pain. However,pared to the flesh wounds, the pain she was feeling in her heart was way worse; the pain was indescribable! Never did Willy think that Wendy would suddenly return from overseas and go to prison to cause trouble. He was even more surprised that she would be injured innocently. If it weren''t for the warden''s absence, and the call from the helpless prison guards do nothing to Wendy, Lauren would have been injured even more seriously! Seeing that the rough clothing on her body was already showing signs of wear and fear, and the paleness of her face that was still visible even though she was furious, he thought about her hard life in prison and the injuries she had suffered that day, Willy''s heart felt as if it had been stabbed with a knife. He pulled her forcefully and held her tightly in his embrace, not saying anything. Content belongs to Lauren let out a muffled groan. She was being wrapped so tightly that she felt like she couldn''t breathe. Lauren gave him a few punches but she couldn''t see his et face at all. She didn''t know where she had hit him. Her strength was useless. However, for some reason, she sensed a very strong, unusual aura. His warmth, like magic, melted Lauren''s heart. She felt her strength give way little by little. Holding her tightly in his embrace, Willy struggled with his conflicting, mixed feelings. When she finally calmed down, Willy lowered his head and gave her a gentle kiss on her hair, "Laurie, I''m sorry for hurting you." His big, warm hand caressed the back of her head, again and again,forting her. Lauren unconsciously twitched her nose. She was deeply lost in his warm embrace. She unconsciously rubbed her head against his chest. When she spoke again, her voice was much calmer. "Why did you lie to me? Why did you do this to me? There are so many different ways to go about things. Why did you choose the one that makes me feel the most ufortable?"Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org. Originally, it was a simple trade - after he got her out, she would help him study the things he wanted. What they wanted from each other was clear; they would not get involved in each other''s lives after that. She didn''t understand why he had to go to jail to see her, and even went so many times, and did such a thing to her. He even got her pregnant. She wasn''t someone who fell in love easily. However, being in such a lonely and helpless environment, and surviving those cold nights, Willing felt like god-sent, and he almost tore down every wall she had. She wanted to say that she didn''t care, but in truth, her heart ached for things to havee to this! The whole prison disaster was only frightening, but not a dangerous misunderstanding or ident. However, he had messed up her life and all her ns. He caused a lot of trouble for her, but made sure all was good for himself! What should she do in the future? Chapter 830 Chapter 830 ? Willy''s heart ached. He could not give an answer to her questions, because this wasn''t part of his original n. Time had gone by so quickly, and before they knew it, things hade to this; even he couldn''t exin how or why. Thinking about it, he still could not believe his actions and impulses. But at that moment, if he was asked whether he regretted it, the answer was a ''no''. Not only that, he was very sure of one thing. He caressed her hair and said softly, "I didn''t lie to you! I said that I''ll save you! I''d never break my promise!" It was just that, for the past few days, it was not convenient for him to visit her at any time, and he didn''t get to inform her as well. That was indeed wrong of him. In fact, in the dark of the night, he would feel extremely ufortable, like he was missing something, or someone. After a few times of going to the prison, he felt like it had be a habit! As if he was bewitched, he would feel like dropping in once it was dark. However, that ce was no ordinary ce. It was not only inappropriate for him to go, but it was a ce he couldn''t exactly visit anytime he felt like it. "I''m not talking about that!" Knitting her eyebrows, Lauren raised her head to look at him. "If you have a fiancee, why did you do this to me? And..." And why did he get her pregnant? What was she supposed to do now? He had put her in a terrible dilemma! The little life in her womb... If she kept it, it would be an illegitimate child; if she didn''t keep it, she had to return to prison right away. However, it was a living thing, and it had allowed her to gain freedom for a short time! Even if it wasn''t harmful to have it removed from her body - how could she bear to remove it after taking advantage of it? Plus, everything happened so suddenly! She hadn''t even thought about being a mother just yet, but she had be a real mother! If she had known that it woulde to this, she would rather not have chosen toe out! Whether Zedd''s betrayal was real or fake, the damage was done. Why would she want to hurt herself just because of a moment of persistence? Although she was furious, she was not stupid! "Who told you that I have a fiancee?" As soon as he asked, Willy figured out the answer. "You don''t think that it''s Wendy, do you?" Lauren''s long eyshes fluttered as she was dumbstruck. "Isn''t she?" She thought to herself. She had gone to prison and said so much to her, like she had every right to do so. She couldn''t be a fake, could she? Did she barge in the prison and pretend to be his fiancee, just to give her a warning? Their eyes met. Willy raised his hand and pinched her cheeks. "I don''t have a fiancee or a girlfriend! If I had to say that I had one, then you are the only woman I have eyes for!" Why was she so gullible? Did she really believe everything Wendy said and thought she was a mistress? Did she think that she was in the wrong, which was why she did not dodge and let herself be beaten? Wasn''t she quite sensitive and fast to react? How could she not even dodge her whip? Thinking of the scene when he just set foot in the cell, Willy''s heart clenched once again. Fear lingered in his gaze. Although still puzzled, a smile tugged at her lips unconsciously. "Really?" As her father cheated on her mother and had a mistress, her mother had a car ident. She lost her mother''s love at a very young age. However, very soon, her stepmother joined the family. The fickleness and cold-bloodedness of men made her hate their species with an intensity of a thousand suns. Therefore, for many years, no matter how well her father treated her, how he doted on and pampered her, she never admitted that she had a father. When she entered college, she moved out and even changed her surname. She didn''t have a father, and she took on her mother''s surname instead. She was not a Luther, but a Headey. She was an orphan! Her whole life, what she hated most was men who toyed with women and mistresses who ruined others'' rtionships! The situation had turned upside down, and it happened twice in just a day. For a moment, Lauren was unable to grasp the situation. Ever since her mother passed away, she got used to being alone. Although she was the eldest daughter of the Luther family, with a father who loved her very much and a brother who protected her, nothing could make up for the emptiness and sadness of losing her mother. With her father being busy all the time, her stepmother joining the family too soon, and her brother studying abroad, Lauren had always been lonely. Although many people revered her and seemed to spoil her, she had always shut herself away. Since she was young, all she had was an empty room and a photo book. The love her father gave her was what she hated; the love her elder brother gave her was only in the form of a long-distance phone call never- ending anticipation, and asional love. Content belongs to In fact, she was not cold and unapproachable, she justcked love. A smile from someone was enough to make her day. However, the habit of self- preservation since childhood had caused her to unwittingly build walls around her. There were very few people who were willing to or were able to break down her walls to understand her. However, in just a few days, Willy had sessfully done it. In Lauren''s small social circle, that man had already be the person closest to her. Therefore, unconsciously, she would show her childlike side, and express her emotions freely. At that moment, Lauren was deeply pleased with Willy''s words. Even if she was just his woman, and their rtionship was not official nor did it have any status, at least the exnation had gotten rid of what was bugging her. "Of course! With only you, my hands are already full. How would I have time to mess with another woman?" Willy led her to the bed. He said with a smile, "Wendy is just the daughter of an uncle who has a good rtionship with my family. She has been spoiled since young and is very capricious! She speaks and acts impulsively. She is a little girl who has just be a grownup and hasn''t faced the brutality of society. Hence, inevitably, she''s as arrogant as theye!" Content "She just came back from studying abroad. I have no idea how she found you! Sorry to have troubled you!" Upon hearing that, Lauren started to understand the situation. Wendy thought that they were meant to be, but he only saw her as a little sister; or it could be said that, for the time being, she was still a little sister to him. Willy''s exnation could be considered an apology. Lauren also understood that he was asking her not to pursue the matter any further and put an end to it. In short, she would have to suffer that grievance. The corners of her mouth curled up slightly. She changed the topic and said, "Did you pay the doctor off to lie? I forgot to tell you I had a checkup before I was sent to prison!" If the reports werepared, her not being pregnant would immediately be exposed! It would definitely be impossible keeping the fake date a secret then! If that happened, the crime on her hands would be even worse than the one she was used ofmitting before!N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. Chapter 831 Chapter 831 ? "What? Do you really think I''m unreliable and would leave things like that for others to get the goods on you?" Giving her a little pat on her head, Willy''s smile grew. "Remember the pill I gave you? It not only aids in your pregnancy, but also changes your appearance!" Willy felt slightly sorry for her as he stroked her bangs. He exined, "There may be side effects on your body, but I have tried my best to keep the effects to the minimum! I had someone check the preprison medical report a long time ago. It''s just a routine test. Without any special exnation, ordinary criminals cannot get a pregnancy test! Therefore, there is no such reporting. The pill has changed the characteristics of your pregnancy, and it will only be temporary. Therefore, the reports of the hospital are all genuine. No matter which hospital you go to and how many times you check, the results will not change! In the future, even if there is a mistake, they can''t put the me on you since they have nothing solid against you. So, bepletely at ease. You have indeed been pregnant for more than two months! When you have a check-up next time, I think no one will care about what state you are in!" The implication was that by that time, she had already cleared herself of her suspicion! Immediately, with the reassurance given, Lauren''s mindset did a 180-degree turn. She nodded and said, "Okay." She was finally satisfied with the way he handled things! "You can stay with me during this period! Right now, you need someone to take care of you anyway. I will find a way to clear your surrounding suspicion as soon as possible!" Willy said thest sentence with a guilty conscience. However, Lauren, who was deep in thought, focused only on the first half. She was in a dilemma and did not notice it. "This..." Lauren bit her lower lip hesitantly. Although they had gotten quite close, and had even constantly contacted each other, they were basically still strangers. Even though it was just a change in environment, the situation wasn''t as simple as that. In prison, she was alone, and had no idea of what was going on in the outside world. His intrusion was also beyond her expectation. In other words, everything unfolded so quickly that she had no time to choose and think about things. Before she could even blink, everything had already happened and things were already being finalized. After walking out of that narrow and small space, her world waspletely turned upside down, as if she just woke up from a dream. She suddenly realized that she knew nothing about the private life of the man before her eyes, and even the trust she had in him may be a mistake! Although it was only a walk out of the door, for Lauren, they were two very different people. Clearly sensing her fear, Willy wrapped his arms around her waist in a dominant manner, just like he always did. "Where else do you think you can go? You''re my woman!" Willy put his chin on the top of her head, rubbing it yfully. His mind had gone nk. "Stop overexerting yourself! You can''t go back to the school dormitory for the time being! Do you want to sleep on the street?" Everything that happened had not only messed up Lauren''s life, but also turned his upside down! However, at the moment, he hadn''t figured out how to make her feel more at ease. Plus, his family still had no idea about this! He didn''t know what was wrong with his brain at the time, but he got her pregnant, so he had to be responsible for the child. For Willy everything was happening too fast as well. All of a sudden, he realized the seriousness of the matter. This was a matter bigger than himself - it involved a tiny, living thing and a few others'' lives. His mind was a mess. The woman before his eyes at the moment might merely be one of the women whom he had interacted with. She had not been included in his life ns. However, Willy instinctively felt that he should treat her well! In an instant, Lauren was silent. She smiled bitterly. "That''s right", she thought to herself. She had gotten out of there, but had nowhere else to go. Although she had saved up some money for the past few years, minus her daily expenses, donation, and the small house she got herself, there was not much left. She had initially stayed in the dormitory for convenience. She also had a small house! However, after that ident, all her savings and her house were taken out topensate the administrator for the unexpected injury. It was just something she had to do. She wasn''t upset about the money. If money could save lives and keep one healthy, she was willing to spend, no matter how much it would cost. She just never expected that she would end up like this. She had lost her property, future, career, life and even herself, due to that ident. If what she got in return was a sincere heart, everything was well worth it. After all, she could make more money. Unexpectedly, Zedd... Feeling a heart-wrenching pain, it was still somewhat difficult for Lauren to ept his betrayal. For so many years, she had only met one man who she could entrust her life to! If Sharon knew that she had fallen so deeply for him, she would definitely scold her! If he really betrayed her, she would really be penniless with nothing left. Looking down, Lauren''s fists unconsciously clenched.This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. In fact, when she was in high school, she had moved out, changed her surname and her household registration, honor of her mother, who died in a car ident. She didn''t care if everyone had forgotten about her poor mother who had silently contributed to the Luther family, or if no one understood her thoughts, and believed that she was a rebel, unfilial, or that she was stupid. She would never covet the fame and status of the Luther family, nor would she forget her own mother - her beautiful, lovely mother. Content belongs to She hated men who f*cked around and women who ruined families. It had been years since everyone started thinking that she was an orphan; even she was starting to think so. At that moment, other than the home she hated, she seemed to have be homeless! She was penniless. If she didn''t stay here, should she go back to the Luther family''s ce? If her cousin and aunt were there, she could stay with them. But if they weren''t there, would she have to sleep on the streets? Her only hope and reliance were gone! l In an instant, Lauren was enveloped by a deep sense of loneliness and helplessness. She did not expect that after so many years of hard work that she would end up bing the poor girl who had just left home a few years ago again. Even at the time, she was full of hope, but in this moment, she was down and had hit rock bottom. Content belongs to Willy caressed her hair again, pulling her from her thoughts. "It''s settled then! You must be tired. Go get some rest first. I''ll wake you upter for dinner. I''ll get you anything you might need over the next few days!" Lauren was indeed a little tired, so she stopped refusing. "Okay." Chapter 832 Chapter 832 ? Lauren''s eyes swept over the spotless bed before her gaze fell on the old clothes she was wearing. She subconsciously flickered the hem of her clothes and said, "I want to take a bath first." "Sure! I''ll run you a bath!" As he didn''t have much time to prepare for her arrival, Willy could only give her one of his shirts as pajamas. "You''ll have to make do for some time. I''ll get someone to send some clothes for youter!" He had not intended to bring her home, but the sudden ident messed up all of Willy''s ns. "Thank you." After Lauren went into the bathroom, he made a phone call. When he heard the soft sound of the door closing, he subconsciously turned around. A pair of slender, long legs came into sight. His gaze slowly moved upwards. Under the soft light, the faint, discernible, beautiful curves sent him into a dazed frenzy. In an instant, Willy''s heart started thumping like it was about to beat off his chest. Lauren was only wearing a sky- blue shirt. The oversized shirt wrapped around her body, with her beautiful short hair that made her look capable yet weak at the same time. Although it was only a change of ce and clothes, she was able to show her sexy, feminine side which excited Willy to no end. He stepped forward and helped her dry her hair before changing the towel. He wrapped her hair with the new, dry towel, and said, "Don''t catch a cold! Dry it before you go to sleep!" The weather was getting warmer, and using the hairdryer was not healthy for a pregnant woman. Thus, Willy did not use a hairdryer. In the past, he would asionally think that she was beautiful. However, at that moment, as he approached her, Willy found her highly attractive. She was a woman who had nock of femininity. Although she was different from his ideal type -gentle and virtuous women with long, silky hair, she was still attractive and carried her own charm. He would often unconsciously give her a second look. He did not notice that, at the moment, the rude "tomboy" had captivated all his attention. After standing for a minute, Willy helped her onto bed. Seeing that her arms were still red, Willy picked up the ointment and applied it for her. "Are you hurt anywhere else?" Lauren shook her head. In broad daylight, she was actually not used to being this intimate with him. She withdrew her hands, rolled down her sleeves, and hid herself under the quilt, tugging it several times. He took off the towel on her head and continued drying her hair. Willy pulled her close to him and said, "You''re really a tomboy! Others might even think that I have hidden a man in my bed." While teasing her, Willy couldn''t help grinning. He had always liked girls with long hair. In the past, he had never thought that he would fall for such a woman, who from head to toe, did not seem to be his type at all! She looked cold, yet beautiful. Her figure was naturally more masculine than that of those bashful women. She wasn''t the type of person who needed his protection. Willy''s eyesnded on her thick eyebrows and long eyshes. He could not deny that she was a thing of beauty, especially at night, when she was exceptionally enchanting - just the thought of it drove him nuts! As he gently pinched her earlobe, there was a faraway look in Willy''s eyes. This delicate texture was impable. If she dressed up and was more soft-tempered, she was just as authentic as a woman as any other girls out there! Lauren nced at him and swatted his hand away. "You are the one who messed with me first. Who are you trying to me?" Why did he touch her if he disliked her? She hated when men called her a tomboy! Just because she had short hair, it didn''t make her any lesser of a woman! No matter how clumsy or aggressive she was, and even if she was bald, she was still a woman! Lauren tidied her hair as she pouted. "Shallow. Blind." Men were dumb! It was no wonder that men in wigs and make-up could easily fool other men into marriage while biologically females like her were called ''tomboys''. In the past, she didn''t really care eline about thatbel! The reason why she kept her hair short was to make herself look stronger, so she would note off as someone easily bullied, and to avoid provoking others. However, at that moment, hearing him say that made her feel like he disliked her appearance, her temperament, and even disliked that she had no femininity. He was no different from those who gossiped about her behind her back. Content This picky attitude from someone she held close to her heart made her very ufortable. Deeply pleased, Willy couldn''t help butugh out loud. She was just like a woman when she was emotional. He pinched her cheeks and got up, "Get some rest. I have an errand to go on! I''ll be backter to have dinner with you! No one will disturb you here!" Willy went out and made a few calls. He then went to the study to get his business done. Lauren was not used to being in an unfamiliar ce. She tossed and turned for a long time. Although she felt tired, she wasn''t able to sleep well. After tossing and turning a few more times, she managed to take a short nap. When she opened her eyes again, it was already dark outside. She got up, and saw some clothes and two boxes of close-fitting clothes by the bedside, as well as some snacks and fruits. Feeling a little hungry, she took a bite of a piece of biscuit. It was sweet, crispy, rich and milky. Satisfied, Lauren licked her mouth and chewed on a small piece of apple before she went to wash up. She stretched herself and realized that it was already past five in the evening. She looked at the shirt she had on, and then walked to the other side of the room. She looked through the clothes, and was unhappy at once. Why were they all dresses?This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. What did he mean by this? Did he dislike her attire or was she not girly enough? Unconsciously, Willy''s remarks about her popped into her mind again. Lauren suddenly felt as if there was a weight pressing down on her chest. Unsure if it was natural instinct or just stubbornness, Lauren was even more unwilling to put on those dresses. From the two stacks of neatly folded clothes, she chose a loose white T-shirt, withces at the hem and a popr "eye" drawing at the front which was exquisitely embroidered with beads. She then chose the only avable pants there - a pair of jeans. She changed into her new clothes in the bathroom and looked at herself in the mirror. She tugged the beads on her shirt as she curled her lips in difort. Weren''t shirts better if they were simple? Why did the design have to be so eye-catching around her chest area? The embroidery was shiny, and was obviously a lot of work. It had to cost a lot. Looking at the pants she was wearing, she saw that it was a pair of skinny fit, ankle-length jeans which revealed her sensual ankles. Looking at them, she couldn''t help frowning! She did not like clothes that showed off her figure and beauty; they were too gaudy and shy. When she was a child, she did love looking like a princess. She had all kinds of beautiful skirts and small leather shoes. Her mother always dressed her up like a doll. She even liked to go out without needing to walk at all. Whenever they went out, her parents would take turns carrying her. That was probably the only simple and happy memory of her life. Chapter 833 Chapter 833 ? After her mother passed away, she never kept her hair long again. She hated dresses and things that made her look helpless and weak, including tears. In her memory, she rarely wore such well-fitting clothes! She looked at the image in the mirror. No matter how she looked at it, she still thought it was an eyesore! The more she stared, the more frustrated she became. Finally, she closed her eyes, turned around and walked out. Willy entered the room while replying to messages on his phone. He looked up and saw that the bed was empty. Just as he paused, a soft sound came from behind him. He turned his body and said, "You''re awake?" Once their eyes met, both of them were stunned. Lauren''s hand was tugging at the hem of her clothes, whereas Willy was surprised by her beauty. He walked up, his gaze sweeping over her. He raised his hand to caress her soft hair as a charming smile appeared on his face. "Clothes really do make the man!" Compared to when she was in prison, she really looked like a model at the moment. It might not be her stunning beauty, but her unforgettable temperament. Willy was not shy with hispliments as he said, "Gorgeous!" It was obviously apliment, but when it reached Lauren''s ears, it sounded like he disliked her, or at least, disliked the old her! The awkwardness made Lauren somewhat ufortable. In truth, she didn''t like what she was wearing at all. It was notfortable, and definitely not her style. In her mind, someone who disliked her actual appearance yet loved how she looked when she was all dressed up, wasn''t the person she wanted. Growing up, she didn''tck attention from guys. Even if she dressed inly, or to the point where men disliked her clothing choices, she had never changed for any man. That was also the reason why she gave up her hobby of dressing up, and had only dated Zedd for so many years, and was even willing to take the me for him - he had never forced his way into her clothing choices or even expressed any dissatisfaction towards it. Lauren kept on tugging at the hem of her shirt. Before she could say anything, Willy spoke first, "Are you hungry? I''ll bring you down to eat something!" Willy saw that she was slightly ufortable, but he thought that it was because she had been in jail for too long, so he didn''t think much about it. He grabbed her small hand and said, "Let''s go!" He pulled her downstairs. In the dining room, on the table, there was a sumptuous dinner. On one side, there was a small cake. There were also two wine sses, one with red wine, and the other empty. Beside it was milk and freshly squeezed orange juice. After he pushed her to her seat, Willy looked at her. "What do you want to drink? Or would you like to drink some other juices? Anything for you!" He asked. Whatever it was, it was still a good day. Willy felt that it was worth celebrating. Lauren did not expect him to have such a thought. All of a sudden, she felt a lump in her throat. She felt loved and cared for. This warmed her heart. "Orange juice, please." As soon as she said that, Willy poured a ss of orange juice and gave it to her. He lifted the cup and said, "Come, let''s have a drink first! Laurie, wee back!" As the sses clinked, Lauren felt overjoyed. "Thank you!" She took a big sip after that. The sour and sweet taste assailed her mouth. It was so, so beautiful. As soon as she put down the ss, a small piece of cake was moved towards her mouth. "Have some dessert, and your life will be sweet!" Her starry eyes lit up as she bit her lower lip. Then, she opened her mouth and swallowed it. In an instant, a grin stered on her face. For the first time, her world seemed to be filled with sunshine and blooming flowers. "Let''s dig in." Willy picked up some vegetables and eggs for her and said, "Eat more! Make yourself at home. If there''s anything you''d like to eat, just let me know!" "Okay!" Feeling overwhelmed with a feeling she had never felt before, Lauren nodded and picked up some food for him. "You have some too!" As their eyes met, they were surrounded by warmth and coziness. A peaceful meal was rare for the both of them. After dinner, Lauren wanted to clean up but was stopped by Willy. He apanied her back to her room, took the bowl of fruits from the help, and poured her a cup of warm water. He then handed it over to her and sat her down on the sofa.Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org. "Do you have something to say to me?" At the dining table, he noticed that she wanted to say something several times but stopped on second thought. After taking a sip of warm water, she looked up at him. The words that were about to leave her mouth ended up being a few gentle shakes of her head. "It would be a buzzkill to bring up Zedd at such a time!" She thought to herself. That day, although she had to suffer a little, for Lauren, it was more of a new experience, and a feeling of joy engraved in her mind. At that moment, she didn''t want to ruin anything! After getting up and sitting down beside her, Willy stretched out his hands and pulled her onto hisp. He wrapped his arms around her and caressed her lower jaw, "Why are you being so courteous with me?" As a cold person, she was not used to physical contact. She leaned back, her neck flushed. "It''s... nothing!" She struggled to get off hisp, but Willy''s arms tightened around her. In the past, when they were in prison, no matter how intimate they were, there was always a sense of secrecy. There was some semnce of a light source, but it was always faint and dim. Coupled with the state of mind in that ce, no matter how beautiful everything was, they never were in the mood to admire their intimacy. At that moment, taking a look at Lauren again, Willy felt that she, a cial person, looked extremely adorable white blushing. His knowledge of her all that while had been based on feelings, but at that moment, there was finally visual stimtion. Under the light of the incandescentmp, her delicate face, soft skin, cold temperament, and unusual shyness, together formed a fierce, bright spark. Such characteristics werepletely different from that of the women around him. He had seen sexy beauties, dignified and virtuous beauties many times, but Lauren waspletely different. She brought him a kind of novel contrast and mystery, which made him want to explore. As he closed his eyes and leaned in, Willy''s lipsnded on her red cheeks. Lauren let out a muffled groan. Taken aback by his actions, Lauren almost dropped the cup in her hand. She put down the cup, pulled out a paper towel, and hurriedly wiped her clothes and the back of her hand. "Put... put me down!" Perhaps she could ept his actions and advances while in the dark prison due to the istion, or the coldness and loneliness of the night. At that moment, the bright bedroom and the same actions made her feel scared. It felt like they were doing something unspeakable with many pairs of eyes watching! Content belongs to The look in Lauren''s eyes waspletely different as she looked at Willy. Why was he so unrestrained? Chapter 834 Chapter 834 ? In Lauren''s understanding, a good man should stand and sit in a proper manner, be a gentleman, considerate and well-behaved. However, the man before her eyes was more than frivolous. Whenever he was with her, he could not keep his hands off her, casually flirting with her all the time. He was not her ideal type at all. However, the kind of person she hated most had be the closest to her. "Reality sure bites!" She thought to herself. As she thought about it, she felt very disconste. She unconsciously knitted her brows. As for Willy, who led a boring life, her appearance was like a new, exotic toy, adding fun into his life. Seeing her embarrassed, he felt very happy, like he was teasing a cat. He held her close and ced his lips on hers. He deliberately made things very suggestive by gently biting her lips. "You''re not telling the truth, so you have to be punished!" Feeling herself melt in his arms, Lauren''s heart started racing. She raised her hand and touched the corner of her lips, but unconsciously stopped. Her cheeks flushed. No one had ever done such a thing to her before. Although she was not used to such a strange experience, it was a very sweet feeling. She did not hate it at all. Willy couldn''t stand her coy look. He grabbed her hands and yed with them. Willy kissed her a few more times. If it weren''t because they had just eaten and he was worried that it would make her ufortable, he would have really wanted to kiss her hard! Willy could basically read her mind. Hence, before Lauren could react, he had already parted his lips to say, "Tomorrow''s wedding, I''ll take you there..." "I''ll get you there on time, so you can see that scumbag''s true colors!" He thought silently. Before Willy could finish his sentence, a female voice with a tone of surprise and joy rang in his ears, "Really?" She thought he had forgotten about it! Willy didn''t know that she was happy because he remembered his promise, or that she was still thinking about that b*stard. Willy''s face darkened as he raised his hand to hold her chin. "That son of a b*tch can make you this happy?" She couldn''t be thinking about that ungrateful b*stard and still dream about getting back together, could she? Hearing his displeasure, Lauren suddenly remembered something, and a wave of loneliness washed over her. "That''s not it! I just want to see it with my own eyes..." "And to ask him personally, why did he do that?" She continued silently. Lauren clenched her fists. In truth, she still had a hard time believing that this was happening. Her whole life, he was the only man she had devoted herself to. It could be said that for so many years, except for a few good friends and a career she loved, all her energy was spent on that man. When she was suddenly told that the man who she had loved wholeheartedly did not belong to her anymore, and had even stabbed her in the back during her most difficult time, she was unwilling to ept it! The kind of feeling she felt was akin to having an experiment that had been carried out for several years and thousands of times, but when they were so close to seeding, they were faced withplete destruction and failure. It was too much of a blow and was just downright disappointing. "I don''t want to lose without any exnation!" She didn''t want to be stuck in such a state of confusion forever and be reduced to nothing more than a scapegoat Just as tears were about to welled up in her eyes, she felt a sharp pain on her chin. "Is this scumbag even worth your attention?" He questioned pointedly. "Such a big pair of eyes! Are they just for disy? You have such a great man before your eyes, but you choose to be sad over that scumbag?" He scolded silently. Willy was unhappy. He was not happy at all!N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. With thoughts running through her head, Lauren couldn''t help but feel sad. "He was very good to me..." She didn''t have many friends, let alone guy friends who she could talk to. Whether it was at the school dormitory or theboratory, he took good care of her. He would call her when she caught a cold. He would also help her out in theboratory. Recalling those memories, Lauren''s heart felt like it was about to break into pieces. He had initially said that once he got the opportunity to get himself promoted and be the dean, he would marry her and take care of her for the rest of his life! Content belongs to Once hepleted his thesis, everything would fall right into ce. Who would have thought that such an unexpected incident would ur when the results came out? At first, they only thought that they were lucky that the explosion of theboratory didn''t hurt them, but it didn''t ur to them that innocentet people would also be implicated, having suffered serious, idental injuries. The lives of all three of them changed all because of an ident! Content belongs to And all that happened in just less than half a year. It felt just like a dream! Not realizing that Willy''s face had darkened, Lauren thought about her mother and Zedd, and a wave of sadness washed over her. She suddenly wrapped her arms around his neck. She started sobbing. Why was God so cruel to her? Just as life was getting better, an ident would suddenly happen, and every time it did, it would be serious and heaven-shaking. She had been abandoned again. This meant that in the future, she would have to start all over again! Although her tears were rolling down her face, her tough character still made her unconsciously hold back her tears. Therefore, her sobs were not loud, but her shoulders could be seen trembling. Holding her, Willy gritted his teeth and said, "Are you done crying?" "Huh?" Naturally sensitive, Lauren suddenly sat straight up and wiped her shoulder at that one sentence. "I''m sorry, have I dirtied your clothes?" As she spoke, she stretched her neck to take a look. "Eh? It''s not dirty, is it?" ring at her, Willy harshly wiped the tears off her face. "What is this? You''re such a mess!" "She was in his arms, pregnant with his child, yet there she was, crying for another man. This woman must have lost her mind!" He thought to himself. "Where are your guts? Where are your Taekwondo skills?" Holding her chin, Willy said coldly, "Why don''t you break his neck? Kick him until he passes away sonless? Aren''t you great like that?" She was shrewish to him, but became gentle when it came to that man. Instantly, Lauren pursed her lips. She stopped crying. Zedd didn''t touch her nor had he taken advantage of her! Why would she cry then? In the past, she had borne all matters on her shoulders. When her living expenses were taken away and when she was reced, she didn''t shed a single tear. Why would she shed tears in front of him this time? Besides, she still didn''t know whether it was true or not! She couldn''t waste her tears! Covering her face, Lauren wiped away her tears. However, there was no going back! Her mind was a mess. She couldn''t make sense of anything. It seemed that there was no other way to deal with this than to face it head on! Seeing that she didn''t look very well, and appeared exhausted, Willy did not continue the topic. "Don''t overthink. Rest up! I''ll get everything ready for you tomorrow! My woman will not suffer, no matter where she is!" They should go to that person''s wedding to congratte him, right? Chapter 835 Chapter 835 "Now that you''re free, rx and enjoy life! I won''t let you go back in there again!" A gentle voice rang around the room. What he implied was that he would definitely help clear her off her used crimes! "Okay." Having an inexplicable trust for him, Lauren didn''t feel bashful anymore. She didn''t know whether it was the effect of the medicine or because of pregnancy, she suddenly felt a wave of sleepiness crash into her, demanding that she go to bed immediately. After washing up, Lauren picked up the nightgown. Immediately, she got annoyed. "Why is it a dress again?" "How annoying! It''s lingerie too!" Looking at the tags that were yet to be removed, Lauren was angry. "I hate it!" She wrapped herself with a bath towel. She decided to go looking for a T-shirt and a pair of shorts to wear. She opened the bathroom door somewhat aggressively as she was still angry. Willy was opening a phone box. When he turned around, a glowing figure suddenly appeared in his sight. Instantly, he was dumbfounded. Raising her eyes to look at him, Lauren was also shocked. "Why are you here?" Her eyes followed his gaze and fell on herself. She hurriedly turned around and ran back to the bathroom. "F*ck!" Holding the bath towel that could hardly cover her body, Lauren''s face flushed. She was so regretful that she was spinning around in circles in the bathroom. She then turned and looked around the bathroom. She found arge male bathrobe and put it on. She sshed some cold water onto her face to cool herself down before walking out again. When she looked up, she saw that Willy was still there. Subconsciously, she tugged the bathrobe on her and pouted. "Why are you still here? Don''t you know to knock beforeing in?" Fortunately, she had note out of the bathroom naked! Willy chuckled. He then came up and said, "Sweetheart, this is my room! Where should I be if not here?" "Huh?" What did he mean? He wouldn''t be sleeping there, would he? Lauren''s eyes widened in shock. Willy raised his hand and pinched her slightly agape mouth, "You guessed it! I''m sleeping here tonight!" "What?" Lauren cried out in surprise. Her entire face turned pale green. How could that be? Without giving her any chance toment, Willy stretched out his hand and pulled her into an embrace. "Why don''t you try the phone I bought for you?" The phone was already set up with all the basic applications installed. There was a note stuck on it. It was a new phone number! After ying with it for a while, Lauren felt the rush of joy one got when receiving a present. A small smile tugged at her lips. She turned her head, and said seriously, "The phone is great, but I won''t sleep in your room! Either you give me a guest room, or... I''ll leave!" Although she didn''t have high hopes for marriage, she wouldn''t be fine with just anything! She did feel a little guilty at the end of the sentence though - as if she was a hypocrite! Because she knew perfectly well that she had nowhere to go. Her threat was obviously just a bluff. He suddenly withdrew his arms and ced his chin on her shoulder, "Why? Are you afraid that I''ll touch you?" Tilting his head to sniff her neck as he said in a low and charming voice, "You need someone to take care of you! Even if I want to touch you, it''s not up to me! It''s already veryte. Why don''t we just put up with it for a day, and discuss it tomorrow?" Lauren was embarrassed for being in a dilemma, and was afraid that he would expose her. Willy''s voice was very soothing, confusing Lauren instantly; but it also reminded her that she was pregnant. Hence, she nodded. "Okay!" She rummaged through the closet but could not find a suitable T-shirt and shorts to wear. Finally, Lauren took out one of Willy''s shirts and chose a pair ofrge, pure cotton sweatpants. She was ready to put up with it for the night. Looking at her outfit, Willy did not say anything and just let her be. On the bed, Lauren tossed and turned a few times, and yed with her phone for a while. She thought that she was about to have yet another sleepless night, but to her surprise, she fell asleep in a daze, with the phone still in hand. After finishing his work in the study, Willy went back to the room and saw her in her odd posture. She was lying on the bed with her phone in her hand. Her body was curled up, almost like a ball. Looking at her sleeping position, Willy could feel her self-defense and a sense of caution. She was like an ego. Se of although her heart was soft, she still needed a hard shell to protect herself. Content belongs to It was obvious that she didn''t feel safe at all! As he slowly took away her phone, Willy recalled the time when he first saw her - when she was seated in a curled-up position. No matter how strong she seemed, she was still timid on the inside! She wasn''t scared out of her wits because she had been stuck in jail for a few days, was she? Why was she so stiff and cautious all the time? Seeing that she had every part of her body wrapped up securely, as if she was afraid that he would look at her, Willy could not help but smirk. Was there even a part of her body that he had not seen before? He moved her head to the pillow and covered her with the quilt. Only then did he turn around and went to wash up. He slowly got on the bed andid down. The warmth beside him seemed to be calling for him. It was hard for him to ignore the sweet siren call of sleep! Willy turned to the other side. Then, suddenly, he opened his eyes again. In prison, although the two used to be very intimate, they had no choice 1. He but to do that in a ce like that. could never stay long; thus, even when they were hugging each other, he would only be able to get a bit of rest after being exhausted, and he almost never fell asleep. Content Therefore, his every visit to the prison was not only a form of enjoyment, but also a form of torture. He had always been alone. Although it was arge bed, allowing them to have a big space of their own, he was still not used to having someone beside him. After pausing for a moment, Willy turned over and closed his eyes. Still, he was very much awake. He was tired. Why couldn''t he fall asleep? "Damn it!" He tossed and turned several times, feeling frustrated; but heN?velDrama.Org owns ? this. subconsciously made sure that his movements were light and gentle After what felt like forever, he finally turned his body to the side, and looked at the curled-up person, sleeping so peacefully next to him. She was an uneasy person, yet she could sleep so soundly. He, on the other hand, couldn''t fall asleep in his own bed! Of course, he never thought that something like this would happen. Lauren was already a very anxious person, and because of him, she became more anxious. She had to have lost sleep every night. She must have not had any good rest at all. Since it was a long day for her, and she had taken some medicine, Lauren was exhausted, both physically and mentally. Not even thunder could wake her up, let alone his shifting around. After looking at her for a long time, Willy still could not figure out how she could fall asleep so easily. How could she be so sound asleep in an unfamiliar ce, but he couldn''t? When they were in prison, he asionally took naps, but why couldn''t he do the same at home? This was so frustrating! Could it be true that the harsher and more difficult the conditions were, the more potential the person could be stimted of and the stronger their adaptability would be? Did this mean that their soft bed had be a minus point? "What a tragedy!" Willy tried to think hard, reflecting again and again. Suddenly, an idea shed into his mind. He seemed to have figured out the problem! Chapter 836 Chapter 836 ? The next second, he gently moved his body closer to hold Lauren in his arms. While they were in prison, he could doze off, not only because he was exhausted from what they did, but also because he held her in his arms. "Now that I have her in my arms, I should be able to fall asleep!" He thought to himself. Pondering, Willy rested her head against his body, and caressed the back of her head and her back, just like how he always did in the prison. Lauren, who was a little disturbed in her sleep, seemed to have calmed down by his little action. She squirmed her body to find the warmest and mostfortable position. Instinctively, she took up a protective posture and buried her face in his chest, before falling back into deep slumber. Strangely, Willy''s eyelids began to feel heavy. He was unsure whether it was only his imagination or that he was really tired, but he suddenly felt like sleep was finallying to him. That night was peaceful, and so, so beautiful. The next day, Willy was awakened by an unknown force. He let out a muffled groan. When he opened his eyes, he saw that someone''s hand was moving about on his body restlessly. Perhaps she was dreaming. Her touching made his whole body feel like it was going to explode. He couldn''t take it anymore. "D*mn it!" He cursed in a low voice. In an instant, his body stiffened. He had been feeling empty for a long time, and it was still early in the morning. His eyes inadvertently swept over her neck. At once, his rationality was reced by pure, animalistic instinct. The morning sunshine was like the touch of a loving mother''s palm, leaving a trace of warmth in her wake. Lauren, who was awakened from her good sleep, was so shocked by the scene in front of her that her eyes nearly popped out of her head. "You... you?" B*stard! Doing such things to a pregnant woman so early in the morning? The anger was soon taken over by embarrassment. Lauren was so shy that she didn''t know where to look! At the critical moment, Willy had no choice but to take control of her body. He breathed in her ear, burning her soul. "You want it as bad as I do, don''t you? Don''t even try to deny it!" "I can''t take it anymore! Help me!" Although he was on the verge of losing his mind, there was still one very important thing that he had to consider - she was pregnant, which meant that her body could not satisfy him! Therefore, although he was more excited than ever, Willy put a lid over his beastly tendencies. He didn''t want to inconvenience Lauren that much. Sleepy and confused, she tried to please him in another way. Feeling satisfied, Willy was in a splendid mood. He diligently handled all the aftermath work. On the contrary, Lauren sported a long face. After washing up, she walked out of the bathroom, still long-faced. As soon as Willy approached, she rolled her eyes at him and stamped her feet in anger. "Disgusting." He was really the most disgusting man in the world! Not only was he unable to keep his hands to himself in the prison, he even did that to a pregnant woman so early in the morning. Thinking of everything that had happened a few moments ago, Lauren''s face instantly turned red again as she pursed her lips. Willy raised his hand and stroked her hair. After getting satisfied, Willy didn''t care about her whining at all. He even found it adorable. "I''m just a normal man!" Willy squinted his eyes. There was a glint of mockery in them. In other words, she didn''t understand men; the men she had met couldn''t be regarded as normal! Although she might be different from other beautiful women who had long hair and a graceful posture; although she might not catch one''s attention at first sight, and was not very feminine, it couldn''t be denied that every inch of her body was carved to perfection. ring at him, Lauren''s cheeks were flushing. She refused to continue that disgusting discussion. She waved her hand before walking away. She snorted. He was such a perverted, disgusting b*stard! Due to that small incident in the morning, Lauren did not pay attention to him and gave him an attitude all day. Zedd''s wedding had also slipped her mind. While she stayed in the room, she either yed with her phone, or gritted her teeth at the male model in a magazine, who looked like Willy, almost cursing at everyone she saw. At noon, after a short break, Lauren took a pillow and covered half of her face, refusing to look at Willy. On the sofa, a smile tugged at Willy''s lips, who was dealing with the urgent documents that were sent over. That day, because of her, he had emptied his schedule. Lauren then took a few naps. During herst nap, she was woken up by Willy, "Sweetheart, it''s time to get up and get ready! The engagement party will be over soon!" "Huh?" With a scream, Lauren suddenly remembered it and sat up. "Why didn''t you wake me up earlier? It''s already past three!"This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. She hadpletely forgotten about it because of him. It was all his fault. She wasn''t prepared at all! "No hurry! There''s plenty of time! It won''t start until seven. Get up and eat something first!" Why did she want to go so early? To show her support? Lauren looked to the side and saw a delicate gift box and a few boxes of different sizes beside it. Only then did she realize that he had prepared everything for her. She breathed a sigh of relief, then took another calming breath. Her heart started racing as she began to feel nervous. As they looked each other in the eye, Willy raised his hand and pinched her cheek. "I got your back, always!" Those five words again. Since they knew each other, he must have said them to her more than once. However, this time, she felt butterflies in her stomach. Her heart was still racing, but he unexpectedly got rid of her nervousness. Suddenly, a shback shed across her mind -outside the experimental building that was swallowed up in mes, Zedd was kneeling on the ground as he grabbed her legs, bursting into tears. "Lauren, please, help me. Nothing can happen to me. I''ve been struggling for three years. If I go to prison now, my life will be ruined. Will you please help me?" "As long as you take all the me... You''re a woman. The judge will instinctively feel sorry for you and go easy on you. Plus, it''s an ident, and it was not intentional. You will not be sentenced for a long time!" "I will take care of you, and I will treat you well for the rest of my life! Lauren, you know how important a man''s career is! I''m not afraid of taking responsibility, but I''m afraid that won''t be good enough for you in the future, and will lose youpletely..." "Once I pass my test, we can be together. I didn''t do it on purpose. Can you help me, please? For our future?" "My life is in your hands!" "All you have to do is put on this white coat. No one will know!" Chapter 837 Chapter 837 ? "Lauren, there is something wrong with this. Help me fix it! I am in a hurry to go home! I''m counting on you!" "You have to rest up when you''re not feeling well. If you break down, how are you going to do research? There''s even an experiment tomorrow. How can I do it without you?" "Hey, have you thought of a topic for our research?" "Since you don''t need it anymore, what''s mine is yours, don''t let it go to waste! This is the oue of what we''ve been doing. It''s all up to you now!" All those memories shed through her mind. In the past, she did not feel anything when she heard these words from Willy. But at that moment, Willy''s words suddenly made her feel that she was protected. Zedd never said such things to her. Whatever they were going through, he would only always say that he''s counting on her! For the first time, a strong, strange, and even subverted statement came to Lauren''s mind pared to him, Zedd was a total coward! When that ident happened, he cried while he pleaded for her to save him while Willy risked his life to get her out of the prison.This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. The difference in how these two men treated her made Lauren feel protected by Willy. After the two of them had some food, Lauren returned to the room to wash up and get ready. The help and the makeup artist were already waiting for her in the room. Although she did not like wearing dresses and putting on a lot of makeup, she knew that the asion called for it. She had no objection to anything Willy had prepared for her. Whether she was used to it or not, whether she liked it or not, she turned a blind eye to it. The makeup artist was very professional. After a simple exchange of words with her, she styled her hair and makeup ording to the style of her dress. After everything was ready, she brought over a jewelry box and opened it. Then, she paused. "Miss Heady, do you not have ear piercings?" Looking at the dazzling earrings in her hand, Lauren shook her head and said, "There''s no need forthat!" She didn''t like wearing jewelry anyway! Although she didn''t pay much attention to jewelry, she still knew a little about it. Looking at the excellent workmanship, she knew that these earrings were worth a lot! She couldn''t afford losing such a valuable item! Just as she was about to turn around to take a look in the mirror, the stylist suddenly pped her on her thigh and eximed again, "Right! How could I have forgotten about it?" Before Lauren could react, she found another pair of earrings from her jewelry box and put it on for her. "It''s better to have some jewelry on you! Although it is not new and not extraordinarily gorgeous, it is designed by a famous designer, and it matches every outfit!" As she exined, she couldn''t help but nod her head. In her opinion, jewelry just wasn''t something that mattered. Besides, hair styles for short hair were rather limited, hence it was not really an advantage. Although short hair had be popr in recent years, and it made people look tough, it inevitably showed a sense of maturity, especially when it came to undyed hair, like hers. Therefore, earrings were the best weapon to make people look younger. They were also fashionable and cute! While examining her, she casually tucked some of her hair behind her ear. After a while, the stylist finally moved away. "It''s done! Miss Heady, have a look and see whether you are satisfied?" In the mirror, a model-like face came into Lauren''s sight. Her eyes couldn''t help but widen. "Is this me? This fashionable and delicate- looking, unfamiliar yet familiar face... is it really me?" As she was struck by surprise, she heard a soft knock on the door. "Are you all done?" Stepping inside, Willy''s attention was still on the gift box in his hand. When he looked up, their eyes met and Willy''s breath was taken away. He was speechless. The astonishment in his eyes could not be hidden. He shook his head in disbelief. "F*ck! She''s beautiful!" He eximed silently. At that moment, Lauren was wearing a silver maxi dress - a noble color with a simple design. Her slender arms were exposed without any jewelry. With her short hair, she looked clean and fresh, which, matched her temperament very well. With delicate makeup, gorgeous red lips, and the dangling earrings, she looked as morous as a celebrity! Content belongs to If he hadn''t seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn''t have dared to imagine that she could be so beautiful! As there were still scars left by the whip on her arms, Willy opened the box in his hand and took out a pair of silverce gloves. Willy stepped forward, and raised his hand, motioning everyone to leave. He held her hands and clumsily put them on for her. Looking at the wless beauty in front of him, Willy''s eyes lit up in awe. "She really looks like a princess," he thought to himself. This change was just too shocking! Swallowing his saliva, he had a strange look on his face. What kind of treasure was she? How could she be hidden so well? Although he already knew that she was beautiful, her looking this drop-dead gorgeous still made his heart skip a beat. Content belongs to Suddenly, Lauren withdrew her hands. She then red at him and said in a low voice, "Pervert!" That was all he saw of women! Didn''t it just mean that he disliked her? He was a simple guy with a simple mind. Men like him who thought with their penises, and were only fit for brainless women. When she thought about the disgusting things he had done to her in the morning, Lauren looked at him as if he was the most loathsome person in the world. Still, her cheeks uncontrobly flushed. Willy let out a chuckle. He approached her and held her waist. "I may be a pervert, but everyone still loves me!" He was only interested in her! Afraid of him being so close to her, Lauren wanted to swat his hand away, but he held her tighter. "Don''t move! Don''t you know that a man can''t stand this sort of provocation?" Willy fixed his eyes on her face, admiring her beauty. Even his voice became a little hoarse. Lauren pinched his arm a few times and shouted angrily, "Pervert! Pervert! You d*mn pervert!" All he did was find excuses for himself! Even though she said that, she really didn''t dare to move. She didn''t know much about men. In the past, very few men could get close to her. This was the first time she met a man of such arrogance, who had this much control over her! Although she was not as strong as a man, her skills were taught and nurtured by a professional since she was a child! Even if she couldn''t defeat men, she would still be able to escape when an opportunity arose! Content However, when it came to him, her skills seemed to have all disappeared. She couldn''t gain an upper hand at all! Chapter 838 Chapter 838 ? Feeling an unprecedented frustration, Lauren failed to notice it was mixed with the admiration of being conquered. She was upset because she was being conquered, and she knew that her skills were no match for him. Still, she only retorted verbally and did not force herself to go all out on him. In prison, the two of them had exchanged fists a few times before. Naturally, she had suffered quite a bit. Deeply pleased by her, Willy suddenly discovered that deep down, she was just like an innocent little girl. She was simple-minded. Not only did she not speak much, but she was also obviously not good with words. She would always scold and curse using the same few words. "Sweetheart, do you know any other words?" Seeing that he was making fun of her, Lauren was even more furious. "B*stard! Hooligan! Pervert! Lecher! Disgusting..." What else was there? Lauren paused and tilted her head, thinking hard. Willyughed and said, "Alright, enough of that. It''s better to fill that little brain of yours with forms. Don''t let those unrefined words upy any more headspace." By listening to how shemunicated, he knew that she had not argued with anyone before. Otherwise, why would her vocabry only be limited to those few words? Willy didn''t want to sully her innocent mind. He lifted his hand and caressed her fluffy hair, "Leave some shrewishness for the wedding. I certainly have no objection! Give me a smile!" Only then did Lauren think of something. Immediately, she became expressionless. "I''m not a dog!" When she looked at him again, the corners of her lips curled into a small smile. That was right! She was going to the wedding to face that jerk of a person. No matter what the truth was, she was already pitiful enough. She couldn''t embarrass herself any further! She wanted an exnation! She wanted justice! She wanted to see with her own eyes if she had really been blind in the past! When such thought came to her mind, Lauren actually already had a very certain answer. She had an inkling that this might be true when he hadn''te to see her for a long time. Also, while she was signing the bail documents, she saw a copy of guarantor details. There was one digit in the phone number left by Zedd that had been changed from six to eight. She didn''t know if it was a mistake or something, but it had left a mark on her heart. "It''s about time. Let''s go!" He picked up the handbag beside them and handed it to her. Then, he bent down to help her put her shoes on. Once they were ready, they walked out of the door. In the Hyatt International Hotel, a grand engagement banquet was going on in full swing. The big venue was filled with colored lights, twinkling like stars. There were bouquets of rose lilies ced in front of the elevator from the banquet hall. The entire corridor seemed to be flooded in a joyous atmosphere. As soon as she stepped out of the elevator, Lauren looked at the scene before her eyes, and her grip on her handbag tightened. Lights were shing and songs were ying; what a joyful scene! It was such a grand engagement banquet. Was it really his? It was only an engagement banquet, yet they had reserved the whole floor, with flowers and decorations everywhere. Would they really reserve a whole building for their wedding? Didn''t his father only own two fast food restaurants and his mother just a small- time employee? How could he hold a banquet in a five-star hotel like this? Had there been a mistake? Or perhaps, a misunderstanding? Was another person called Zedd? Lauren walked like a robot. Along the way, thousands of questions shed through her mind. When they just reached the door, a male voice sounded. "Mr. Bowles?" In an instant, Lauren came back to her senses. She looked up and saw a tall and outstanding figure standing in the middle of the corridor. He was even waving at Willy. "Holger?" He did not expect that he would see him here. Willy stopped and turned to Lauren, "Wait here!" "Was Trevor here as well?" He thought. Willy walked over to Holger and dragged him to the corner because he was afraid that there were people who wanted to cause them trouble. Seeing that the two of them knew each other well, and seemed to be talking about something, Lauren did not think much and turned around. Her eyes followed the directions on the presentation and fell on the door of the banquet hall. Was that... A photo of Zedd and Kylie? Although it was not a wedding photo, it was definitely a couple photo! The intimate kiss between them was like a knife, stabbing her right into the heart. s, it was true! Even though she had been mentally prepared, seeing it with her own eyes still made her feel like her world was spinning. Subconsciously, she took two steps forward. Then, she followed the sign and reached a lively cocktail party. The climax was approaching. On the stage, a middle-aged man was talking. From the looks of it, he should be Edwin. He was wearing a suit, talking seriously and cautiously. Thank you all foring. TodayThis material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. is a big day for our family; it''s a good day to celebrate! Our family is blessed with such amazing inws, and such a beautiful and capable daughter-inw! Today, apart from their engagement, we have other good news to announce! My son, Zedd, has not only made a breakthrough in academic studiet but also been sent overseas for further studies. He is the youngest and most promising chemical expert in Casterwich City. I would also like to announce that Michaels Group''s biological researchpany has officially been handed over to my son, Zedd. He will be in charge of the development of the new product! For the time being, I will manage thepany on behalf of him, but he will be taking over after three years! At the same time, my daughter-inw, Kylie, will also apany my son to go abroad for further studies! The bride''s father and I will officially establish a foundation to wee our grandson! Double blessings. Let us all raise our sses to wish them joy and happiness!" Content belongs to With a round of apuse, the two people on stage also raised their sses. They toasted before walking to the threeyered cake. Looking at the scene on the stage, tears welled up in Lauren''s eyes. She clenched her fists so tightly that they creaked a little. She couldn''t believe that while she was being bullied getting eye-rolled at, and gnawing on steamed buns and dried vegetables, he was living a carefree and high-spirited life, with an Aphrodite in his arms. If Willy hadn''t found her, she would still be in prison for him, waiting to live happily with him! How stupid of her to have believed in his bullsh*t! "Who cares about spoiled princesses like her? She''s incapable of doing anything. I could never be like her!" "I hate this kind of heavy makeup the most. It looks so unnatural! I can''t stand it!" " How cheap are you to hook up with every man you see?" "She''s useless! Not only does she look fake, but she''s also ugly. She can''t even wear her clothes properly, and is always seducing all sorts of men. I have the least respect for people like her!" "Your legs are as thick as a pig''s leg. Aren''t you ashamed to show them?" Her mind was full of Kylie''s sarcastic remarks from the past. However, on a the stage, she was talking andughing as she cut the cake. She was being all sweet, which was stark contrast of her sarcastic self in the past! Had he also been doing the same thing behind her back? Had he also devalued and degraded her? Lauren smiled bitterly and slowly walked over. "Zedd." Thest illusion she held waspletely destroyed. Lauren didn''t know why she made a sound, but as she did, the corners of her mouth turned up. Chapter 839 Chapter 839 ? Unexpectedly, she was very calm. She expected herself to be angry or for her heart to twist in pain, but it was as if she waspletely numb. Though it was a very soft sound, it was like a bomb dropping. In an instant, the whole banquet hall seemed to have quieted down, before the gasps of praise came one after another. "Wow! Who is this? What a beautiful woman!" "Eh? Is she looking at the groom? Is she an old me or a mistress?" "How sudden? I haven''t heard from Kylie that she has a boyfriend before. Looks like we''ve got a showing! She looks so elegant. I wonder which family she is from?" "There''s no sign of anything happening yet. Why so excited over drama?" "I don''t like how much she shows off! Isn''t she just marrying a rich guy born with a silver spoon with that Cartier ring? It''s as if no one else can get married." Around her hear the were eager- eyed people. She could hubbubing from them. Unconsciously, Lauren straightened up, even though she was actually so nervous that her palms were sweating up a puddle. To be honest, it was the first time that she had dressed up and attended such a grand asion like this. She looked up suddenly, and her eyes met Zedd''s eyes. In an instant, color drained from the man''s face. Kylie''s face also turned pale, but soon after, she came back to her senses, and walked down hurriedly. "Lauren? When did you get released?" She deliberately raised her voice. "I''m so happy to see you! You came out of ''prison'' in advance. Why didn''t you tell us so that we could pick you up? You see, we had no idea, so we didn''t send you an invitation card!" With that, another uproar arose in an instant. At once, those eyes that were filled with astonishment turned fearful, like they had just seen a ghost. She could also sense that crowd had started distancing themselves. Feeling hurt, Lauren''s face darkened. Just as she was about to say something, Kylie interrupted her. "Lauren, today is our engagement day. Don''t be mad at us! Zedd and I not only treat you as a colleague, but also as a good friend! We didn''t know when you would be released from prison. How did you get released so soon? You know how it is with love - it''s out of our control! You''re happy for us, right?" Blinking her eyes, Kylie smiled, striking at Lauren''s nerve with each sentence. She was trying so hard to let the world know that Lauren had juste out of prison. This angered thetter so much that she started seeing red. How was she released so soon? She even looked shockingly beautiful; she was almost unrecognizable!N?velDrama.Org owns this text. Lauren chuckled. Her gaze swept past her and fell behind her. "Of course! As the saying goes, what goes aroundes around! I was let out so soon not just because of the fairness of thew, but it was also because of your happiness!" That one sentence not only rified her innocence, but also to let them know not everything was false. If Willy had not found her, and if the news of their engagement had not been on the news, she might still be stubbornly shutting herself away in that prison hole instead of reaching a trade agreement with Willy, and had the opportunity to get out of that dangerous ce. She was just afraid that she would have stupidly lived in a lie for the rest of her life! At that moment, she didn''t regret it at all. Instead, she began to feel fortunate that she had made the choice! At least, her life was not too bad. If she stayed in prison for such a man for three or six years, not only would she no longer young by the time she was released, but she would have also had a stain on her name. Her life would bepletely ruined then. Simrly, she emphasized that karma was real. Her attitude was surprisingly cold and indifferent. Although she didn''t know when the two had hooked up and whether Kylie knew the details of the ident, she knew that Zedd was fully aware, and that her appearance would be his deepest fear. That was the important wedding gift she gave them! "Congrattions! I was lucky enough to meet a great man as well! How can I note to have a drink?" After calling for the waiter who was standing aside, Lauren picked up a ss of red wine and toasted, "Here, may you two be happy until you''re grey and old!" "And may you then go to hell together!" She added silently. Raising the ss, Lauren suddenly remembered something and only took a sip. She then covered herself with her handbag as she spat it out on the tissue in her other hand. What a shameless person! Not only did he deceive her into taking the me, but he had also taken her savings and properties even though he was rich! Lauren remembered that she had nothing left, All her property had For been confiscated topensate the ident. Even when she got released, she was alone and homeless. Lauren couldn''t imagine how sad she would be if this had happened a few yearster! Content Her heart was filled with hatred! However, she was obviously outnumbered by the enemy. Even though she was about to explode in anger, she did not show any signs of rage. After saying that, she put down the ss, turned around and strutted to the door. She was only here because she wanted an answer! Since she had seen it with her own eyes, there was no need to continue bothering herself with this! There was no doubt that Zedd had deceived her and taken advantage of her. She walked in a hurry, pulling her skirt at the same time. She couldn''t help but feel a little flustered. She staggered and almost bumped into someone, so she stopped and walked towards an empty corner. She closed her eyes to calm herself down. Just as she was about to walk away, a familiar voice called out, "Lauren." With a pang in her heart, Lauren froze in an instant. The next second, a figure stood in front of her. He pretended to look at her solemnly, with his gaze filled with conflicted feelings and feigned sincerity. Right away, Lauren felt sick in the stomach and wanted to vomit. She was looking at the same face she had seen in shbacks one too many times before - the same paleness and panic shing across her eyes, just like a postexplosion! If they were alone, would he kneel down again, begging her for her help? Unsurprisingly, he said in the same tone, "Lauren, don''t... overthink today! It''s not what it looks like! Where do you live? I''ll drop by another day and exin!" "These are my family''s orders. It''s not... I have my difficulties! You know, you are the only one I love!" "Lauren, I''m so d and shocked to see you out of there!" "I can''t believe it... You''re so beautiful!" There seemed to be sadness in that low, hoarse voice. At that moment, as Lauren listened, she felt goosebumps all over her body. Suddenly, a harsh light shed, and Lauren felt dizzy. She closed her eye''s subconsciously as her body tilted. At the same time, a hand stretched out to her. "Watch out!" Chapter 840 Chapter 840 ? The music was loud. When she opened her eyes, the crowd was moving around, shaking their head while Lauren felt like she was stuck in a trance. Facing the nervous and concerned look of the man, she suddenly couldn''t distinguish between reality and dream. Unconsciously, she whispered in doubt, "Zedd?" The next second, a force suddenly fell on her shoulder. "Shame on you! Who are you? Why are you seducing men here?" Feeling her shoulder starting to hurt, Lauren suddenly came back to her senses, and was stunned by the unfamiliar face of the woman in front of her. Who was she? Her gaze shifted between the beautiful woman in a luxurious dress and Zedd. Lauren was confused. Other than Kylie, was he also entangled in a rtionship with another woman? Lauren frowned slightly. As soon as she opened her mouth to speak, she was shoved again. "What are you looking at? This is my cousin''s husband!" Standing between the two, Hallie nced at Zedd warningly. Her gaze then fell on Lauren, giving her a re. "Wow, the goddess decided to drop by! The one pretending to be high and mighty but did all sorts of dirty things!" Hallie sarcastically said. "Why do you pretend to be pitiful? You won''t get anyone''s sympathy! Stay away from my cousin! Did your mother not bring you up well?" She initially couldn''t be bothered with Hallie, but as soon as Hallie mentioned "mother", Lauren couldn''t hold back anymore. "Oh, he''s your cousin''s husband? If I didn''t know, I would have thought that he''s your husband! Dogs must like poking their nose into other people''s business!" "Who are you calling a dog?" Hallie was so angry that she raised her hand. She violently pushed Lauren again. Although she was prepared, Lauren still couldn''t dodge due to the body-fitting dress and the high-heels that she was not used to being in. She turned sideways and frowned again. Her back was suddenly up against the door. Hallie still kept her aggressive momentum. "Don''t you feel ashamed for not behaving properly at an engagement banquet?" "Our society is in shambles because of shameless women like you! Who gave you the gall toe here and behave atrociously?" Before Lauren could stand firm, she was pushed back once again. She staggered, instinctively turning to lean against the door for her support. Unfortunately, she hit a passing waiter, and with a series of cracking sounds, she fell to the ground. "Ah...!" "Lauren!" Hallie was stunned by her scream. Zedd, who had not interrupted, subconsciously rushed forward. At that moment, Willy had just entered through the door while talking with Trevor, when such a scene came into sight. Like lightning, he rushed to her and held her up in his arms. "Are you alright?" Due to the loudmotion, the whole banquet fell in silence again. Time seemed to have stopped. Everyone''s attention was once again focused on Lauren. In an instant, gasps rose one after another. "Her again? Who exactly is this woman?" "Is that Mr. Bowles? And the famous Master Trevor! Oh my god, he''s so handsome!" "Yes, yes! He''s outstanding! He looks even better in person! Does Mr. Bowles also have a girlfriend?" "The two sons of Clements family are already taken; let''s hope that Mr. Bowles is still single!" While a few young girls chatted amongst themselves, Hallie and Zedd''s faces turned pale, their eyes nearly popping out of their head inplete disbelief. Willy did not notice the strange atmosphere around him. He held Lauren with one hand and tugged her scattered hair behind her ear with the other. "Why didn''t you wait for me? What would I do if you actually fell?" With her eyes closed, Lauren was shocked by his sudden gentleness. She shook her head and said casually, "The floor is a little slippery." Looking sideways, Willy''s cold gaze fell on the manager who was rushing to clean up the mess. "Aren''t you going to add a carpet?" "Huh?" Right after, the manager paused, and then quickly said, "Yes, yes, it''s our fault for not being thoughtful enough!" He turned around and gave his orders. Lauren was shocked at how dramatic Willy was being. Standing behind him, Trevor just looked on at the scene in front of him with curled lips. Inadvertently, he popped his head out and saw Hallie''s darkened face. Suddenly, he frowned. "Well, what a coincidence," he thought to himself. They were all stunned by what had happened. No one moved for a long time. Aftering back to her senses, Hallie was furious. She pointed at Lauren as if she had lost her mind and suddenly questioned, "Willy, who is this b*tch? Don''t be fooled by her!" Shocked, Lauren looked at Willy. Did they know each other? Only then did Willy notice Hallie. His face darkened as he held Lauren even tighter, "Mrs. Lance, you''d better watch your mouth! Lauren is my girlfriend!" "What?" Taken aback, Hallie yelled. When she looked at Lauren again, her eyes not only showed dissatisfaction, but also hatred. Zedd''s jaw almost dropped upon hearing this twist of events. He completely forgot that it was his engagement banquet. His mind was upied by the ident and court hearing. He unconsciously took a step forward. "Lauren! This isn''t true, is it? Where did hee from? Aren''t we a couple? You''re lying to me, aren''t you?" His words, like a bomb, sent the entire venue into a state of chaos. "What do you mean by this? Are you messing with us? Is marriage a trifle matter? We''re done!" "Hubby, don''t be angry."N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. "Father!" First, Peter left with a wave of his hand. Then, Betty turned around angrily. After that, Edwin also rushed out and gave Zedd a fierce tug. "What nonsense are you saying? I will definitely not allow a woman with a criminal record to join the Michaels family!" Kylie, who was so embarrassed, stopped chasing her parents and came back. She tugged at Zedd''s sleeve, feeling angry, annoyed, and at the same time, wronged. Tears welled up in her eyes. "Zedd! Have you had too much to drink? It''s our engagement party today! Are you out of your mind? Didn''t we agree to go abroad, get married, and live a good life together?" Zedd swatted her hand away and tried to exin himself, "What? You''re the one who pestered me!" "Lauren, you''re such a jinx. Why didn''t you die in prison? Why did youe out and hurt us?" Kylie gritted her teeth in anger. She raised her hand to attach Lauren as she said hatefully, "It''s all your fault! You ruined my marriage!" Instinctively, Lauren lifted her hand to protect herself, but a powerful, big palm grabbed hold of Kylie''s wrist first. "Excuse me, even if you want to make a scene, you should have a sense of propriety! It''s your husband who doesn''t want you, not my girlfriend! Please behave yourself!" After letting go of her hand, Willy pushed her out of the way. "I''m not interested in your family matters! Our apologies. We must have entered the wrong room!" How could there be the slightest hint of apology in his cold voice? When he lowered his head again, his attitude had changed a hundred and eighty degrees. He said to Lauren gently, "Baby, let''s go!" Chapter 841 Chapter 841 ? "Okay." Leaning against his chest gently, for the first time, Lauren could clearly feel the powerful aura from his body, which made her burst with joy. With his presence here, even though they were outnumbered by the enemy, Lauren didn''t feel afraid at all. Even the blind could see that the people present seemed to be quite afraid of him. No wonder people would kill to get to the top! Lauren looked up and saw Trevor. Only then did she realize that there was also a simrly outstanding helper supporting him from the back. They were both famously outstanding individuals, and they seemed to have a close rtionship. As soon as she looked away, something unexpected happened again. Hallie, who was frowning and ring at her few moments ago started whining. "Please, you''re my brother!" Instantly, Lauren''s widened eyes turned to Trevor. "What? They''re siblings? No wonder she knows Willy!" Why wasn''t she on the same side as Willy though? Just as she began to wonder, Trevor''s cold reaction gave her an answer. "Why didn''t you stay at home? What are you doing here?" What was wrong with her? As a married woman, why did she have to provoke Willy''s woman? Recalling the scene he saw when he entered the door, and how Hallie once loved Willy for so many years, Trevor felt a headache brewing. Although he didn''t like Hallie and didn''t like getting associated with her, she was still a blood rtive. Thus, he was more courteous to her than Frederick was. At least, he still showed respect when interacting with her. Perhaps knowing what Trevor meant, Hallie grew even more annoyed. She slightly hung her head and exined, "Trevor, today is Laven''s cousin''s engagement party..."N?velDrama.Org owns this text. As a cousin-inw, how could she note to help? She red at Lauren - everything was all messed up by this d*mn woman! Hallie was already displeased. After learning that Lauren was the girlfriend of the man she loved for years but couldn''t get, and seeing how gentle and thoughtful he was to her, paired with the fact that her own husband was not by her side at such a time, she was extremely furious. She had always had a good eye! But why did Willy just refuse to give her a chance? Why did he fall in love with this b*tch instead? It was obvious that she had an affair with Zedd! She was not goodlooking either; her femininity was barely even present! Looking at Lauren from head to toe, Hallie thought she was an eyesore. "Right, so go on ahead!" They all had a rough understanding of each other''s rtionship. Only Lauren was confused. When she walked out, she was still dizzy! Willy held her all the way, while giving her a brief exnation of the situation. It was only then did she start toprehend what had happened. She secretly breathed a sigh of relief and patted her chest gently. "Thank God! I thought I got you into trouble!" She thought to herself If she caused a conflict between him and his friends, it would be really her fault! It was not worth doing this for a man like Zedd! Thinking of the past, Lauren''s eyes automatically feared up. Although she wasn''t the most emotionally intelligent person in the room, she was far from being stupid. Willy fondled her beautiful hair and entered the banquet hall. He led her to the rest area and brought her over to the high chair by the bar. "Sit down and get some rest. Don''t overexert yourself!" Willy turned around and ordered the waiter to get her a cup of warm water. Only then did she realize that the solemnity of the banquet was no less than that of the next room. Although the venue was slightly smaller, it was illuminated with ss, and had a more high-end atmosphere. At the time, muse ying, and the ce was surrounded by men who dressed smartly and women in gorgeous dresses. The dance floor was scattered with small groups of dancing guests, swaying to the music - it was a beautiful sight to behold. Her eyes nced around the room, and suddenly, she felt a little ufortable. What a high-ss cocktail party! There were so many fancy beauties around! Although she couldn''t recall her name, she could recognize the figure that had just walked by. She was the ambassador of a big shopping mall. With a good look, it wasn''t difficult guessing what kind of party this was. Unconsciously, her eyes turned to Willy, who was next to her. Those who were not top elites couldn''t enter; but why would top elitese here? It must be for sex! When she thought of what he had done to her, she couldn''t stop the wave of unhappiness crashing into her. She secretly cursed three times, "B*stard! B*stard! B*stard! After taking two sips of the water she held in her hand, she murmured, "I want to go home!" She didn''t like crowded ces. Plus, she was surrounded by celebrities and models. Of course, Lauren would feel inferior. If it was among research colleagues, she had no doubt that she''d be able to present herself confidently, but when it came to beautiful, refined women like these, her confidence would shrink. Putting down the wine ss in his hand, Willy stroked her hair and asked, "Are you unhappy?" After taking a look at his watch, he gave her a smile and said, "Well, I still have some things to handle. Shall we leave after another half an hour?" "Sure." Hearing what he said, Lauren thought that she should just endure it and wait! "Are you hungry? Let me get some snacks for you." Unfamiliar with this kind of situation, she thought that it would be best if she could sit still. Hence, she nodded and said, "And some fruits! Tomatoes, too!" "Sure!" Willy got up and went to the self-service area nearby. Since she had nothing to do, Lauren looked around once more before fishing her phone out, and started ying a small game of "Maze". Perhaps it was because of her profession''s acumen, she sessfullypleted the game in just one round. Looking up, she saw Willy still standing near the self-service area. Lauren then lowered her head again. This time around, she decided to y a different game - "Spot the Difference". Content belongs to After finding two differences, the game ended! She yed three more times in a row, but got bored before the third round even finished. Lauren could not help but heave a sigh of frustration. Suddenly, she felt a pain in her neck. She nced at the empty space next to her. Why was he so slow? Had the snail lost his way? Looking up, she saw a tall, beautiful woman standing next to Willy. She was wearing a cross-backed dress that fell just before her knees. She was saying something to Willy, and the two looked rather intimate. Her gaze then fell on the woman''s hair that reached her chest, and then on Willy who was talking andughing. Lauren suddenly felt a pang in her heart. Content belongs to Then, she turned her gaze back to her phone. She switched back to the "Maze" game and started ying again. No matter how she tried, she just couldn''tplete the new round she was on. The harder she tried, the more dizzy she felt. Soon, she came to a dead end in the game which meant that she had failed her round. Frustrated, she let out a sigh. She unconsciously looked at them again. At that moment, Willy was still there, but the woman next to him was gone. However, in her ce stood a pair of sexy twins in red dresses. A pair of attractive, identical twins! It was impossible not to notice them, even amongst the crowd. They were tooo unique and eye-catching. Chapter 842 Chapter 842 The two women with rosy lips looked beautiful. Both wearing red dresses, one slim and another one fluffy. They both had long hair which hung over their shoulders. Their body figure and height were so simr, as if they were duplicated. The difference was negligible but each had their own uniqueness. At this moment, the two of them were standing opposite of Willy - one was holding a te while the other had a wine ss in hand. They were smiling so widely that their eyes turned into a thin slit on their faces. Looking at them, the mood felt strange, ambiguous, and extremely ring. Lauren tapped on her phone harshly and cursed, "Shame on you! Shame on you!" As Willy approached Lauren, he asked with a faint smile, "Who are you talking about?" As the food arrived, he sat down and asked, "Did I offend you again?" Whenever she muttered to herself, cursing at others under her breath, she was the cutest and quirkiest to him! Lauren gave him a cold look after picking up a piece of fruit. "It''s been twenty minutes!" "Even a turtle would have starved to death!" She thought to herself. Willy raised his hand and pinched her cute face. "Haha, a few people tried striking up a chat. Plus, I''m just a littlete!" Pursing her lower lip, she recalled the woman who had just dawdled on his body. She immediately raised her hand to grab one of his fingers. "I''m a little ufortable... I''ll take my leave first!" She said. Be it the stares from those around her, or the fact that she had to watch him flirt with other women, everything made her feel extremelyfortable. Holding her hand back, Willy kissed her on the lips and asked, "Are you jealous again? I''m just socializing! It''s amon thing. You should learn to get used to it!" As he nced at Trevor who was in the middle of a chat with another, he suddenly felt how out of ce Lauren felt at a drinking party like this. Willy said, "I have something to discuss with Trevor! Let''s leave once I''m done, okay? It won''t take long!" When she heard this, her head ached but Lauren could only force herself to say, "Sure!" "I''m going to the bathroom," she continued. Willy raised his hand to help her down and said, "Slow down a little! Should I get someone to bring another pair of shoes for you?" Her heart felt warm, and some weight was finally lifted off Lauren''s heart. "It''s fine, I''m still breaking them in! I''ll be careful!" She answered. After walking around the aisle, Lauren felt much better. She didn''t like the hustle and bustle of the party so she didn''t hurry back and instead, stopped by the window. Letting the wind breeze by her, Lauren dawdled for a while before turning to head back inside. Just as her feet moved, a burst of rumbling and sounds of a quarrel grew louder in the distance. "Are you f*cking done yet? Do you want to die?" A voice yelled. "Beat me up if you dare! Come and beat me to death!" Another voice answered. Out of the blue, she suddenly felt tense again and thought to herself, "What''s going on? Have I come across a fight?" Lauren looked around and saw that there were no one in the corridor, yet the voices sounded like they were getting closer and closer. Listening closely, she felt that the voices did sound a little familiar. Instinctively, she ran to the empty space ahead and rushed to the stairs but it seemed that she had nowhere to hide. At the same time, a loud "ng" was heard. Lauren was dumbstruck and hid behind the stairs immediately. She was waiting for an opportunity to leave once the fight fizzled out. Before she could take a breath, a loud voice was heard, "Tell me, what do you mean by this?" Along the narrow door crack, a familiar figure came into sight. "Hallie? Isn''t she Trevor''s younger cousin, the daughter of the Clements family? Who is this man?" Lauren asked herself. She couldn''t see the man''s face clearly, but Lauren''s eyes caught half of his dark apparel and his bright ck leather shoes. Hallie stood in front of him, blocking his way and was pulling on his arm. While she was struggling to see what was going on, another "ng" sounded. Hallie was kicked staggeringly and almost fell to the ground. At that moment, she lookedpletely different from how she was at the banquet. The man looked down at her cruelly, huffing impatiently. "What do I mean? Are you stupid? I meant that I would rather be with a man than to be with you! I feel sick when I see you!" He yelled. "Caven! What did you just say?" Hallie asked. Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org. Hallie suddenly straightened her back and held her fist. Her eyes were burning with anger. Although she had no clue about their rtionship before, Lauren did guess that the man in there must be her husband. But why was there a strong animosity between the two of them? Shouldn''t they quarrel behind closed doors? Why was the man getting so aggressive and violent with a woman? She had just witnessed Hallie getting kicked by the man with her own eyes just moments ago! It was obvious that he had lost control of his emotions! It was fortunate that she had gone into hiding, or else she might have suffered the same fate! "Don''t you f*cking pretend to be superior. The eldest daughter of the Clements? Who doesn''t know that you are just a shoe who''s casually worn by others? Do you know how many men have your nudes in their mobile phones? You have embarrassed me so much!" "I have tolerated you for a long time! Do you really think I like you?" "And here you are, trying to control me?" With his finger pointed at Hallie, Caven casted a fierce look her way. "If you still want to be a part of the Lance family, you best keep your mouth shut. I''ll beat you again if you keep being a busybody! Look at you, you are as fat as a pig, there are pimples all over your face. What else do you know how to do other than eat? Why would I want to be with such a useless woman like you? If it weren''t for your Clements surname, I would have long kicked you out already!" "Ugh, I want to puke whenever I see you! Do you think if it wasn''t for you, I would''ve done what I did? Why don''t you think about how you served those perverts? Utterly repulsive!" "Willy Bowles is the man whom you''ve always liked! You didn''t think I''d be aware of it, did you? You only came to be because he doesn''t care about you. All I am is leftover, after all! Who knows how many men you''ve slept with? F*ck, you don''t even bother hiding it! Why do I have to have such bad luck to have ended up with you? You''re nothing but a useless wh*re that defames me and causes me trouble!" "Because of you, b*tch, I am jeered at every day whichpletely made me lose interest in women!" "If what you want is a divorce, then let''s get it done! Do you think I''m afraid of the Clements family? Frederick''s the one calling the shots in the Clements family anyway. Who do you think you are?" "You should listen to whatever I say after getting married to me. Do you really think I don''t have the guts to beat you to death?" "Pff." He spat, cursed angrily, and swung his hand to open the door to the staircase before rushing down the stairs. Behind him, Hallie sobbed uncontrobly as she tried to catch up with him, but she ended up falling and copsing onto the ground. "I didn''t do any of that! Why won''t you believe me?" "You are the only man I ever slept with! I gave you my virginity!" "... Didn''t you tell me before that you don''t care about the past and will treat me well for the rest of my life?" "Why are you a different person all of a sudden?" "You are the only one I love." She continued to cry loudly as she draped herself against the wall, using it as support. Even Lauren held her breath unconsciously as sheid her eyes on Hallie. She was shocked and surprised to see thetter like this. The person she liked was Willy? Even though she didn''t like her, she couldn''t help but pity her at this moment. However, why was this man so mean to a girl who was frail and small? His words were too hurtful! Wasn''t it normal for women to like eating, and tto have pimples on their faces? Was he perfect? He could barely even cut it on Casterwich City''s leaderboard! Chapter 843 Chapter 843 What kind of creature are men? They were truly heartless! Betrayal, domestic violence, shameless cheating, scapegoating others...They did numerous evil deeds in taking advantage of and defiling women''s hearts! Every one of themcked principles! If she hadn''t been treated the same, she would have had a warm home, a lovely mother, a happy life, and even a bright future ahead of her! Recalling her past twenty years of life, Lauren instantly trembled with anger. When she came back to her senses again, Hallie was no longer in the corridor... She rxed her mind and straightened her body. Just as she was about to leave, a rustling sound was heard, as if someone was going upstairs. She then adjusted her clothes. As she walked out of the stairs, a burst of joyfulughter stung her eardrums. "Hahaha, don''t worry. That woman really thought I''ve changed because I disliked her. You have no idea how annoying she was! I''m irritated almost every night!" "She calls me every day! I scolded her just now and based on past experience, she won''t bother me for a week at least! When I return, she will definitely kiss my a*s again, doing whatever that tters me! Don''t you think these women are cheap in nature?" "Don''t worry! She wouldn''t bear to divorce me. There''s nothing to worry about, okay?" "Initially, I wanted to look for you, but I couldn''t catch up to you as you walked so fast!" "Since you''re divorced, let''s meet up at the same ce! Yup, StarBar, I will bring some stuff over! Don''t leave early today, let''s have some fun." As she eavesdropped, Lauren saw the man walk past her with a smile on his face. She was so shocked that her jaw almost fell onto the ground. "He did it on purpose! How can a man be so shameless? Obviously, he is up to something, but how can he me it on a woman, and put her through so much guilt?" All of a sudden, she thought of Zedd. When he knelt and begged in front of her to be his scapegoat, was he not the same person who was high-spirited and outstanding as he was at the wedding banquet today? Shaking her head, the weight on Lauren''s heart turned heavier. She walked back absentmindedly. Just as she was about to walk out of the corridor, a plump figure blocked her way and asked, "Hey there, are you alone?" "I''m rk, the director of Dream Makers Entertainment Company. If you don''t know me, you could think of me as a star scout! I''m not an ordinary scout though. The famous rising star ine Bt, award- winning actress Winters Levin, and top model Tracy Rankin were all discovered by me!" "I have excellent resources. As long as I rmend someone, they will definitely have a bright future!" "Miss, you have a very unique aura! Let''s get to know each other?" "It doesn''t matter if you aren''t headed into this field; as long as I rmend you to thepany, you will never need to worry about money for the rest of your life again - even if you have taken just a few pictures!" "Why don''t we go somewhere to discuss the details?" "Or could you share your digits with me?" Lauren looked at the greasy man in front of her with his crumpled suit that was too small for him. He was gritting his teeth and spitting everywhere. She could even smell a repugnant, oily scent on him from a distance. Lauren could not help but wrinkle her nose, trying not to puke right there and then. "I''m not interested!" Even someone like her who wasn''t as fashionable could tell that the man had poor taste in style. He was wearing a red shirt in a dark green suit, and his essories looked all over the ce! As soon as she turned away, the greasy man blocked her way again. "You haven''t seen much money before, have you? A bed, a box, or a house full of money." "When you see it, you''ll surely be interested! Miss, you have the temperament of a diva! I will definitely raise you..." As if watching a wiggly worm squirming in front of her, Lauren dangerously narrowed her eyes at him. "Don''t you know that Sofare Entertainment is holding a party at C banquet hall? How dare you approach me here? Would you like me to make a phone call to Master Trevor?" She asked threateningly. As soon as she dropped his name, the man rushed towards the stairs with fear. "No, it''s fine! I have something urgent to take care of. Have a great evening!" Thinking back to when her arm rubbed against his, Lauren felt goosebumps all over her body. How dare a sleazy guy like him approach her? Did he really think that she was that stupid? After walking a few stepster, another shady young man approached her with a whistle. "Wow, what a pretty little thing! Hey, whichpany are you from? Are you new here? You''re gorgeous!" "Come on, have a drink with me! I''ll sponsor you as much as you desire!" The scent of alcohol enveloped the atmosphere. As the man smiled teasingly and tried tugging at her arm, Lauren shied-away. "You''ve got the wrong person, I''m not interested!" Her cold voice was as clear as beads falling on a jade te. Stunned by her attitude and reluctance, the man''s eyes were suddenly filled with seriousness. "Hey, don''t go! Let''s get to know each other. I am digging the icy attitude you have." While speaking, the man raised his hand and touched her face. In an instant, Lauren yelled in annoyance, "What are you doing?" "What do you think I''m doing?" He deliberately raised and twirled his index finger in front of her face. The man smiled menacingly and dropped his head down. He sniffed her, and then licked his fingertips. "You smell so good! I bet you''d feel even better than you smell." N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. That remark filled Lauren''s face with disgust. She no longer wanted to interact with the man, but he was obviously aroused by her attitude. She couldn''t get rid of him even after trying a few times. Lauren grew increasingly anxious, beads of sweat appearing on her forehead. "What kind of luck do I have today? Why did I get one weirdo after another?" She thought to herself. Suddenly, the man stretched out his hand to grab Lauren, turning her sideways. Lauren immediately raised her elbow, and lifted her leg,nding it straight towards the man''s privates. A secondter, a burst of pig-like whine sounded. "Oh, sh*t. You b*tch, how dare you!" "Serves you right!" Lifting her eyelids, Lauren lifted her feet and was about to leave. As she turned around, the man suddenly grabbed her wrist while throwing himself at her, aiming a kiss at her lips. "Ah! You son of a b*tch!" Struggling hard to twist her wrist out of his grasp, Lauren stepped aside and pushed him away. Although she managed to avoid the man''s frivolous act, his lips still grazed across her cheek. While the man was leaning over, he ripped and tore off the fabric on one side of her shoulder. "What a pervert!" Ruthlessly, Laurennded her p across his face. She turned around, and ran away while wiping her cheek, furious. The man behind her was enraged as well, since he did not manage to take advantage of her despite being kicked and pped. He was in immense pain as he bent downwards and almost copsed to the floor. "What a b*tch! Ouch!" She was in a bad mood after encountering the two perverts who had tried to take advantage of her. In one breath, Lauren rushed to the door of the banquet hall. She instinctively soughtfort from the only one she acquainted herself with, Willy. As soon as she entered the banquet hall, she looked around and eventuallynded her sights at a corner of the bar counter. At that moment, Willy was hugging a gorgeous woman in a redce dress. Both of them had their sses raised and were whispering to each other. His hand was even resting on the side of the woman''s slightly exposed waist. As Lauren watched him mingling happily, she couldn''t help but notice how he too, had the disgusting look of a perverted man filled with desire! In an instant, she felt as if she had been sshed with a bucket of cold water - as if she had been pped in the face. She staggered backwards and felt a sense of grievance welling up in her heart. She turned around, and walked towards the elevator... Chapter 844 Chapter 844 Half an hour, huh... It turned out that the so-called "half an hour", and "something to discuss with Trevor" that he mentioned were... sl*t hunting? Of course! Which man wouldn''t love being in a ce filled with beautiful women? It must be better than being with a boring woman like her! How long had it been, anyway? Men were all filthy creatures! In an instant, she felt as if she was abandoned by the whole world. She crossed her arms and rubbed on both sides of her shivering shoulders. At that moment, Lauren''s fragile heart was filled with unrelieved emotions. Her mind was filled with images of him mingling with all kinds of women, chatting andughing away happily. She couldn''t tell if he was just putting on a show or not. However, Lauren was clearly aware that Willy was on the other side of the spectrum from what she knew. She and he were not from the same world at all! The images shing through her mind were still the scene in the narrow and dark cell. Lauren suddenly realized that she was just like the frog in a well. In her small, narrow world, this man had entered her life and filled her entire world with remnants of him. When she walked out of her world, her horizons were broadened to a greater extent, while the deity in her eyes hadpletely changed. He didn''t belong to her! His world was filled with vibrant colors, yet her world was only ck and white. There wasn''t even much grey; her shades were so monotonous that it was simply impossible to harmonize with him. At that moment, Lauren''s mindpletely toppled. From her various past experiences, Zedd''s betrayal, the never- ending rumors to having to face the man''s deliberate or unintentional teasing and bullying... all these merged in an instant and turned into tears in her eyes. The tears stayed still in her eyes, never rolling down her face. They were stuck in her eyes, and in her heart. Walking out of the hotel door, she had the same feeling as how she felt the first time she had walked out of the house, dragging a luggage behind her; she was lonely, sad and abandoned. The world was huge, yet it seemed like she belonged nowhere. The path ahead was full of confusion again. It was a terrible feeling! She stood at the door. Lauren didn''t know what was the meaning of her being alive. But she knew that no matter how many hardships she encountered, she would have to stay strong and keep on living. Her mother was still watching her from above. She couldn''t just give up - her mother would be so sad if she did! She closed her eyes, her mind still filled with her mother''s beautiful face, her serene smile, and the image of her crying in her arms when they hugged for the first time. "Lauren, my Laurie, my little baby, thank god..." "If something really happened to you, how can Mommy live without you?" "As long as you''re alive, I''ll be the happiest wherever I am." "Baby, baby, my sweetheart, Mommy will always love you." "Mommy will always be with you, stay strong!" That was the onlyplete memory she had of her mother. At the time, she was still a yful child. She had been seriously ill and had a fever for a few days, which even led to pneumonia. When she woke up, her mother hugged her in her arms and cried her heart out. That was the first time she saw her mom with tears all over her face. Later, when her father cheated, her mother secretly shed tears; she had never cried in front of Lauren. She still cooked for Lauren, and took care of everything in the family, and even knitted a sweater for her father. N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. She never understood why her father would cheat on such a gorgeous and talented woman. Her mom had been a professor at a university. When she was a child, she had learned a lot from her mother under her influence. Her habit of reading books had also been cultivated by her mother! It was a man, who had ruined the life of her dear mother! Clenching her fists in anger, hatred emerged from the bottom of Lauren''s eyes. When she came to her senses, she was awakened by a burst ofughter. "How could it be? You must be mistaken! Our rtionship is going well, and he loves me very much. He listens to everything I say and treats me well! Isn''t it because of his cousin''s matter? How could he leave without helping?" "Yeah! I think so too! Halley, I envy you so much! You are born into such a good family, and are married to a great husband, unlike me, who found an unappealing man and had to struggle alongside him! Oh, but when I think of how he woke up at three o''clock in the middle of the night just to buy me barbecue kebab, I feel like it''s all worth it! It''s fine even though we have less money! I''m also used to his ugliness! If I really left him, my future would be an uncertain blur; I don''t even know how am I going to live without him! Oh no, let''s continue next time, he''s here to pick me up. Why did he bring egg tarts again? I''m already getting chubby, didn''t I say we should stop eating it already?" After looking at the woman with a slightly plump figure who got into the car while holding the man''s hand, Lauren''s eyes fell on Hallie, who dressed morously yet sported a pale and embarrassed face. She had captured a noticeable trace of envy from her slightly disgusted expression. There was no such thing as perfection! Although this man might not be handsome, it was obvious that the two of them were happy. Lauren was also envious, but she didn''t understand why Hallie had to do this. With her outstanding traits, why did she have to pretend that she was happy? She just didn''t get it! Sure enough, everyone had their crosses to bear! While she was pondering deeply about this, a sharp gaze suddenly fell on her. The next second, Hallie walked straight over with an aggressive look on her face. "What are you looking at? You''ve been dumped, haven''t you?" Hallie squinted at her sarcastically, raised her chin, and looked at her with schadenfreude. "What''s so impressive about being his girlfriend? Willy has tons of them! How could you even dream of being with him? Do you know who he is? There are a ton of nightclubs operating under him while he''s always surrounded by beautiful women. I suggest you stop dreaming!" "I''m just kindly reminding you to learn from me -find yourself a good man, and get married quickly! Willy''s businesses are something beyond what you can imagine! He''s one of The Four Great Masters of Casterwich City after all. Do you think you deserve him? You think too highly of yourself!" "Do men like second-hand goods? Let''s see how wasted you will be in the future!" With a tsk'', Hallie turned around and strode away in her high heels. Her sharp fingernails almost pierced through her palm, and her eyes were burning with anger. If she had to suffer, so did Lauren! After venting her anger, the corners of her mouth even raised a little. While she got berated by Hallie, Lauren never uttered a word. She felt as if she was looking at a clown''s back as she watched Hallie strut away. There was only pity in her heart. She didn''t want to be like her. Lauren turned around, looked at the starry sky above and took a deep breath as she thought, "I still have options, I should take it as a lesson and not follow her old path!" It didn''t really matter! All she had to do was start over again! She used to be all alone, but she no longer had to feel lonely again. Unconsciously, she touched her belly. When she thought it through, Lauren picked up her pace and walked downstairs. As she reached the exit and was trying to hail herself a taxi, she stood there, completely dumbstruck. Where could she go? And where exactly should she go? The key thing was that she didn''t even have a penny on her! Chapter 845 Chapter 845 All her bank cards were frozen. Her school''s debit card used to be more than enough for her to get by previously, but the sudden change in circumstances had almost ruined her hopes! At that moment, Lauren regretted her past doings. In the past, she was so engrossed in research that she did not go out much. Furthermore, she had her own house and dormitory, thus her life was very simple. She hadn''t spent much on the popr emerce sites. Most of the time, she would also only use cash when eating out. All her assets were frozen and had been taken away, too. She didn''t think much about it at first since the rest were all settled by Zedd on his own. However, at this moment, she was officially broke. She couldn''t even afford to take a bus, let alone a taxi! Was she going to rely on both her legs to get her where she wanted to go? Most importantly, there was no one she could trust. Where could she possibly go? Was she supposed to ask someone for help? After thinking for a while, she realized the only person she could go to was Sharon! As she took out her phone, Lauren''s tears rushed out of her eyes. She tapped her phone hard, but the screen darkened as soon as it lit up. "Is it dead?" She thought. Why couldn''t God even help her with this? Standing at the junction in a daze, Lauren was almost angered to death. The grievance in her heart suddenly flooded towards her mind. She felt an inexplicable desperation as tears eventually rolled down her face. At the moment, Willy was drinking wine with ine. Despite the waist-exposing dress she was wearing, he could not find Trevor''s so-called "plum blossom" birthmark on her after several glimpses. Someone came to strike up a conversation with him, which he took as an opportunity to escape. He walked towards where Holger and Trevor were at while shaking his head at them. "The position was too low. I''m afraid she will notice it if I go too far! Are you sure about this?" "She has a very simr figure, and she loves apple-vored cigarettes - all her traits were on point! Also, I did some digging and found out that ine showed up right after Amelia''s disappearance. They were both orphans, too. What a coincidence!" While speaking, Holger showed them a side-postured photo on his mobile phone. "Look at this pose. The little gesture of her hand is exactly the same as what ine did just now! I really thought it was her! The most dangerous ce always happens to be the safest. Moreover, stic surgery has been popr in this circle for the past two years; changing one''s face is nothing but a few minutes of effort. I have already sent the photos of the two to the cosmetic surgeon for identification! In passing, I asked Master Vives to check if there are any synchronized records found!" After taking a sip of red wine, Trevor chimed in. "The purpose of today''s banquet was to find a scapegoat! If it was her, we would have hit two birds with one stone! Now, the key is to determine her identity before the end of the banquet. If she noticed or even removed that birthmark from her body, it would be more difficult for us to find the person!" Willy nodded. He said, "The birthmark position is too low. I''m afraid we can''t do anything about it unless her clothes are removed! I''m puzzled. Since she has such an obvious birthmark, why didn''t she remove her birthmark after getting facial surgery?" After exchanging looks, Trevor said, "Perhaps she wanted to take advantage of this birthmark to search for her family members in the future? Or perhaps, she didn''t even notice it at all?" Holger was in agreement with Trevor''s remarks. "It''s possible. She has only altered her face a little. It''ll work with just a few needles of Hyaluronic acid! However, her birthmark is on her body, so it''s assumed that not many people know about it. She would need surgery to get it removed. Once she gets that, she will certainly need time to recover. Presumably, this is also one of the reasons why she still hasn''t gotten rid of it! Just because she doesn''t have the time to do it now, it doesn''t mean she won''t in the future!" "If I go there again, we might really alert the enemy!" Trevor couldn''t go and neither could Holger. Willy thought about it. "If we can''t do it this way, we''ll have to do it by force then. Perhaps there''s even an opportunity for me to save the damsel in distress! In that case, I''ll have to leave first!" Willy announced as he took a look at his watch. Then, he nced at the door. He was nning to approach her after he finished talking. However, he was dyed for a short while, before spending some time speaking to Trevor once more. Knowing Lauren, who didn''t like this kind of environment, she might go to the restroom to avoid all this. Thus, Willy didn''t worry too much about her. Since she had his number on her phone, she could have asked for help if needed. Moreover, it''s only been 20 minutes; there shouldn''t be any problem. Later, the three parted their ways. Willy went out while Holger and Trevor continued discussing. Willy walked around but could not find Lauren anywhere. He took out his phone and turned on his tracking system, "Eh? Why isn''t she nearby?" After trying to connect to her device twice in a row, Willy couldn''t help but feel nervous. "What happened? Is the signal bad, or did she leave? No way!" He refreshed the app once more, and the signal finally appeared. It showed that she was still in the hotel a moment ago, but now it was gone! Shaking his head, he decided to dial for her. [Sorry, the number you have dialed is unavable. Please try againter. Sorry...] "Unavable? What''s the matter?" Did she leave out of anger? Willy felt a headache brewing and quickly returned. Along the way, he inquired a few waiters on her whereabouts. Just as he thought about checking the surveince for her, he finally found someone who had seen her. When he heard that she was seen at the entrance downstairs, he immediately hurried out. "Why didn''t she tell me that she went out? It''s sote. Where can she go?" He thought. On the way to the entrance, Willy looked everywhere for her, and finally saw a forlorn figure squatting on the side of the road. She was like an abandoned kitten or a puppy. She looked incredibly pitiful. He took a few steps forward when Lauren stood up at the same time. She couldn''t leave as she couldn''t contact Sharon. After being angry for a while, she realized that she could borrow a charger. She remembered that she had some small changes in her ball-shaped wallet. As their eyes met, Lauren''s suppressed emotions rushed up again. Her eyes were red, and her clothes were ripped; even her makeup was messed up. Looking at her pitiful look, the words in Willy''s mind instantly disappeared. All he had left was concern and distress. He took off his coat and put it on her without a second thought. "What happened? Let''s go. Why didn''t you tell me when you left?" Her anger was almost put out in an instant. Before Lauren could make a sound, Willy had already held her hands as he rubbed them together. "Did someone bully you?" Who else could bully her other than him? His tiny action made Lauren lose control of her emotions. "I''m broke." There was a saying that money was not everything, but everything needed money. For the first time, she felt absolutely powerless! N?velDrama.Org owns this text. It had been such a long time that she had almost forgotten about it. When she entered the job market, she had no financial security at all. Therefore, she''d work very hard to earn money, and was rtively frugal. When she was finally able to, she bought a house and saved up the rest. Only her house, money, and her fellow good friends could give her a little sense of security when she was alone! Chapter 846 Chapter 846 However,ter on, some of her friends got married while some went abroad. Everyone ended up parting ways. Slowly, they contacted each other less, and the only one left in Casterwich City was Sharon. When Lauren got together with Zedd, she thought her life could finally turn normal again, yet she hadn''t expected it to... At that moment, Lauren broke down! After so many years of hard work, she suddenly had nothing left! Her life was originally pleasant, but all it took was a man to have brought her back to square one. In fact, she was worse off than she had started because she was so broke that she couldn''t even afford a taxi, let alone basic necessities. In the past, her work was simple and she had a decent ie. As rough as life would be, she still had her academic qualifications and abilities, so she wouldn''t starve to death at least. But at the moment, she had nothing. She had a dirty reputation and even a child in her belly. How could she not be sad? To put it bluntly, she had hit rock bottom. She couldn''t be more miserable. Thinking of this, Lauren became angry! But what could she do? She was still on bail, and it was impossible for her to return to the Luther family to ask her aunt and cousin for help. If she went to them, she would be more ashamed than anything else. "What?" He was shocked by her words. Seeing that she was about to cry, although Willy did not know why, he still held her in his arms. "What do you want money for?" The moment he asked that, he realized that something was amiss. He took out another card and stuffed it into her hand. "This is my fault! I wasn''t considerate enough! From now on, I''ll give you money every day!" Caressing her hair by her temples, Willy said softly, "Don''t be sad! You have a lot of money now!" Willy was still confused at the situation. Why was she overthinking about one thing after another this late at night? Why did she run out sorrowfully when she was broke, and was even crouched over on the street? Holding the card, Lauren was enveloped in mixed feelings. The feeling of depending on someone''s whim for her living lit her up in excitement for a moment, yet it still brought insecurity with it. She sniffed. Her dilemma made here to a decision in an instant - she wanted to make money! The card that Willy gave her immediately relieved her worries by tenfold, but it still wasn''t the same. Lauren finally understood that money could give her a sense of security, and that only money she made herself could make her feelpletely reassured. All of a sudden, she felt as if she had found the right direction to work towards. She was no longer as lost and bewildered as she was just now. "It''s gettingte. It''s time to go back!" Wiping her messy appearance, Willy looked down and saw a strip of cloth at the corner of her cor. He moved the suit jacket and lifted it up with his fingertips... It was an obvious trace of torn fabric. He frowned, and his voice turned a little fierce. "How did it get torn?" Lauren reached out to press it downwards, and pulled the suit back. "I''m fine!" She felt a little aggrieved just now, but her emotions had calmed down and dissipated, along with her intentions of seekingfort. It could be said that Lauren was awakened by cruel reality! "Lauren!" Willy lifted her jaw, obviously dissatisfied that she was trying to brush this off! "It was a pervert!" As she spoke, she deliberately rolled her eyes at him while thinking, "A pervert no different from him." After a pause, she said, "But I beat him up!" Although she was unhappy to be taken advantage of, she was sure that the man must have been hurt badly by her two blows. He knew she had great agility and was capable of taking care of herself, but was still angered at the thought of her getting taken advantage of. He did not say anything, and instead, straightened her cor. "Let''s go!" Stepping aside, he held her hand in his, and put his other arm around her. Concurrently, at the Clements family''s house, Alicia, Victoria, Mrs. Clements and Miranda were gathered in the living room. Sitting on luxurious sofas, one was making marinated lemon slices, and the other was peeling bitter gourd. Synchronously, Mrs. Clements was gesticting on the side while Miranda was cleaning up some trash. In the living room, from time to time, waves of joyful laughter could be heard. "Ally, put less lemons and more honey. I like them sweet!" "Rhea, the bitter gourd should be sliced thinner. When it''s dried, you can soak them and have a drink. I''ll make you some rose honey drink that I''ve just prepared. They''re delicious!" Mrs. Clements then stood up again. While holding Mrs. Clements''s arm, Miranda raised her head and sighed. N?velDrama.Org owns this text. "Mrs. Clements, please rest. You''ve been busy all night! You''re either bothering yourself with the grapefruit tea, or lemonade tea. Do you want to stuff the two mistresses up?" As their eyes met, Alicia chuckled at the same time as Victoria did. "Grandma, why are you suddenly obsessed with this? There''s so much, how will you finish them?" As soon as Alicia finished speaking, Victoria also said, "Exactly! Look at this basket of bitter gourd, there are millions of them to be peeled! Are you making a lifetime supply of this?" Moreover, these things were extremely cheap in the market! Buying them was much much more convenient! The olddy finally sat down with a pleased smile on her face. "Not much, just one can per person. It will be finished in a week! Since there are so many people in the Clements Family, I intend to share them with every single one of them! Lemon is skin whitening, honey is detoxicating whereas bitter gourd will help break down the fatty acid and clear the blockages in blood vessels. They are all good stuff! Anyway, I''m so free that I have nothing else to kill time with! I''m going to see my old friends in a few days, and I intend to give each of them a can of it as well! So, we still have to continue marinating and drying them in the sun..." As she said this, the olddy took out a notebook and put on her sses. "Next time, you twoe and make the next batch for me! And I''ve already done my research on hawthorn and wolfberry shrub tea recipes. There are even hawthorns nted in the backyard! From now on, I''ll make them! Oh, my two granddaughter-inws are the best. Both of them are so obedient and filial. They always take turns to visit me, and would even visit me together from time to time, unlike my grandsons!" She said. Before the three of them could reply, Mrs. Clements added, "Don''t leave tonight, just sleep here!" Since everyone was too busy to evene see her, she nned to keep all of them here to force her grandsons to visit her. If they didn''t show up, she would keep all her granddaughter- in-ws captive! They exchanged nces. Seeing how happy the olddy was, and how she had already voiced her decision, Alicia and Victoria kept silent as they didn''t want to ruin her n even though they did feel a little uneasy about this. Fredrick had gone to the suburbs for a project inspection, so it was fine for Alicia to stay here since he wasn''t in Casterwich City. However, Trevor was actually at home! In the end, the two of them only smiled and nodded as they continued to help the olddy with what she wanted to do. Looking at the two, Mrs. Clements and Miranda were also grinning from ear to ear! That night, Mrs. Clements was over the moon. When she entered her room, she was even happily chatting away with Miranda. After returning to their own rooms, Alicia felt a little sleepy. After a quick bath, she went to bed while Victoria picked up her phone and sent Trevor a text. Chapter 847 Chapter 847 ? After inspecting the construction project in the Casterwich City suburban area, Frederick returned to his apartment. When the exhausted Frederick came out of the shower, another annoying ringtone rang from his mobile phone. It was already eleven at night. Who could that be? He couldn''t even have a single moment of peace! Rubbing the sore spot between his eyebrows, he put down the towel in his hand and turned to the other side. Just as he picked up his cell phone, his heart skipped a beat. An unknown number? After a pause, he pressed the answer button, but kept silent. As expected, a ghostly and sinister female voice rang out, "Frederick, I miss you so much!"N?velDrama.Org owns this text. At that moment, he really wished he could smash the phone into pieces. As soon as Trevor moved, Danica stopped him as if she had knew he would smash the phone, "Please don''t hang up the phone. Don''t you want to know why I am so confident?" A cold smile appeared on his face as she threatened, "You will definitely regret it!" Every word was said so clearly as if she was afraid that he wouldn''t hear her clearly. Frederick listened to her carefully, and actually felt a sense of creepiness emerging from her call. After all, he had seen much in life; he was not a person who could be easily threatened, which was why Fredrick neither hung up the phone, nor said anything. She didn''t know if it was because of her tacit understanding or a woman''s sixth sense, even as she was talking to herself, Danica seemed to be able to sense his presence through the phone. She then gave out a creepy chuckle, seemingly celebrating her victory. "Guess what I did? Aren''t you curious?" She knew him well! There weren''t many people in this world who understood him better than she did! No matter how ruthless a person was, sometimes, there would always be times when they were affectionate! They were just like her, who was persistent with her initial choice! Closing her eyes, Danica clenched her skinny hands on her cell phone tightly. The pain on her face was intertwined sinisterly, giving off a malevolent and ferocious, but lonely aura. "Why couldn''t you give me another chance?" "Frederick, how can you be so cruel to me? You treated me so well in the past, remember? You had always treated me with so much sincerity, and you would always remember everything I''ve said! You would always try your best to give me everything I desire, even when it''s hard! Moreover, you would be willing to spend a year, two years, or even ten to make me happy... Landrum Garden, huh..." That was supposed to be a fairy-tale kingdom that he promised to build for her. Unfortunately, not only did Lundrum Garden nevere to exist, its gates wouldn''t even open for her in the end. It was all because of that little b*tch! That woman was enjoying the fruit of her hard work for the past decade, yet he wouldn''t even fulfil her dying wish. This woman had a lot of gall, didn''t she? She wasn''t even asking for a longsting rtionship, yet she couldn''t even be given this small portion of his life? Why were things so unfair? Why was she the one on the receiving end of all things good? If God didn''t want to help her, so be it! She''d do it herself! "Frederick, I beg you onest time, before I pass on, can you please use thest half of the year and give me a perfect end to this life? At most, it will only take half a year for me topletely disappear from your world. I want to hold a wedding with you, even if it''s just for-show. We will visit my grandmother together, and enjoy the picturesque scenery. Let''s enjoy the rest of my life together. I want to stay in your arms, and live together in the ''Landrum Garden'' that you have built for me." She then closed her eyes in gratification. Even if everything had changed, even if it was no longer called Landrum Garden, their history could never be erased! If he could make up a short yet happy life for the next six months for her, everything would be perfect. Even if it was just a dream, she would leave the world with a smile. If her father, who was bedridden, could wake up before she left; or if she could find out her mother''s identity, she would be able to die with no regrets! For her, death was not as harsh nor as sorrowful as living. The most painful thing in this world was staying alive when it was easier to die! This is what she was feeling at the moment. She was sick, had no rtives or friends. In this world, she was all alone. Everything was ck and white in her world; everything was monotonous. At first, he had been sympathetic to her situation. But after listening to her, Frederick was so numb that he was no longer fazed by anything she said. "Danica, do you know what your greatest achievement is?" "Eh?" Hearing his words, Danica''s eyes lit up suddenly. She was so happy that even her interjection was filled with endless joy. However, on the other side, Frederick said without mercy, "You killed everyone''s sympathy for you, and you''ve turned every good impression anyone has of you intoplete loathing!" Although her life was miserable, it was not his fault. At that point, he was so annoyed by her that even his sympathy for strangers had vanished. Even their mutual past was no longer enough to make him take pity on her. Even if he still remembered some of the beautiful memories, it had all been destroyed by her. Content belongs to "Danica, the most terrible thing about you is not your health, but your heart! I just realized that perhaps, we have never been on the same page even since the start!" Thus, even if the ident didn''t happen, they wouldn''t have been together. Under the seduction of profits, she chose fifty million dors over him, and left without a word for six whole years. She had never considered his feelings Throughout the years they were separated, he always had an obsession. Even if he identally met someone Alicia, the initial thought on his mind was not to abandon her! e After thinking about this, Frederick was d that the one who he fell in love with atst was Alicia! However, he was also regretful for hurting Alicia. Even if the two of them were not together, he felt warm whenever he thought of her. No matter how difficult things were with her, it was worth it! At the moment, he was happy! "Danica, let it go..." Why was she still so stubborn after such a long time? Why didn''t she take the time and initiative to treat her illness and to live well instead? The next second, Danica had flown into a fit of rage. With her tone raised a few pitches, she screamed into the phone, "Stop saying that! You''re clearly possessed now. Everything I do is wrong to you! Even if that woman does nothing, you''ll think she''s right! You''re clearly biased towards her. You''re not being fair to me..." Danica continued screaming as she pulled her hair until they started to fall out, strain by strain. "If she had be an idiot, would you still say that? You will realize that we are the most suitable pair! I''m the one you love. It''s me, it''s me! You will definitely beg me to be with you, you will!" She kept muttering, not knowing if she really wanted to tell him that, or just simply brainwashing herself. As she finished her words, Danica hung up the phone with a "bang". On the other end, Frederick was leftpletely speechless. He didn''t even have the strength length to click on the ''block contact'' button. Just what on earth was she thinking? Worriedly, Frederick called Holger again. "Did you find anything weird?" Chapter 848 Chapter 848 ? Tapping on his forehead, Frederick was a little puzzled, "She is no longer the Danica I knew! Right now, I have no idea what her intentions are." Analyzing her intentions logically, her target must either be his grandmother or Alicia. These two women were his greatest Achilles''heel, but why did she speak with such certainty yet had never taken any actual action? "Frederick, aren''t you being a little too suspicious? She is now all by herself, and it''s already dusk. Would she still spend so much effort doing all that? At the moment, Kieran is still lying half dead in the hospital whereas the Randolph family is struggling to make ends meet. They are holding on for dear life as we speak. I''ve learned from the hospital that her illness is troublesome. It''s just the cancer; other parts of her body aren''t looking too great. Obviously, her days are limited! Being alive and dead were both tortourous. When he thought of something, Chet parted his lips to speak. "No offense, but disregarding her health condition, financially speaking, she can''t even afford a weapon. At this rate, it would probably not matter much even if she thumped with her full strength. But we have already arranged people to be on their guard against her, just in case! Nothing weird has been found yet!" Despite this, Frederick still seemed to be disturbed by Danica''s ambiguous threats. He kept feeling as if an impending doom awaited. "Chet, would I be crossing the line if I took action against someone who''s about to die?" Life was precious to everyone! Although the rules of survival in society were cruel, no one wanted to build their sess on dead bodies unless it was absolutely necessary. In an instant, Chet also stopped to think, "Does he intend to kill Danica?" Chet fell silent while Frederick also hesitated for a moment, "Forget it, I''ll reconsider it! Make sure your underlings keep a close eye on her, don''t make any careless mistakes..." Perhaps, he should think of a more appropriate way to go about things! After ending the call, Frederick tossed and turned in bed for a long time that night. He finally came up with the perfect idea the next day that would be the best of both worlds. He immediately rang up Carson immediately early in the morning. "Carson, I need your help with..." Why hadn''t he thought about this earlier? Since he couldn''t force her to stay out of this, perhaps the answer was in using soft, passive approaches. Since she wanted to make a fuss, he would just send her and her half-dead father to an isted ind to struggle on their own! Instead of risking his own life for a viin like her, it would be better to trap her on a remote ind for half a year, letting her turn into ashes herself. Frederick was dyed for two days because of his outing. As he was still awkward with Alicia, he didn''t ask much when he knew she had gone to apany his grandmother. However, he did feel touched about her gesture. Since Trevor identally learned about ine, he had been busy investigating. He was afraid that he would miss the opportunity if he put this on hold any longer. Hence, when Victoria said she wanted to spend the night at his grandmother''s ce, he didn''t think much of it. When the two returned to their own home separately, they were both caught off guard by the absence of their wives. Frederick had bought a lot of fresh cherries for Alicia on the way back, but he didn''t expect that she still wouldn''t be home even after eight in the evening. After asking about her whereabouts, he learned that she was about to have dinner at his grandmother''s ce. Frederick then brought the fresh cherries he prepared for his grandmother and quickly rushed over. As soon as he got out of the car, he saw Trevor. Both of them said in unison, "You''re here too?" They looked at each other and smiled. They paused for a while before speaking in unison again. "Ally..." "Victoria..." Frederick shrugged his shoulders, and Trevor said, "I''m here to pick her up! I can''t keep letting her disturb Grandma by bunking here everyday." As they entered the house together, Frederick couldn''t hide his surprise, "Are you here to pick her up too? Are both of you also bickering with each other?" This time, Trevor was the one confused. He paused and turned back to look at Frederick, "What do you mean by ''also"?" "What did he mean by that? Was it because he was also in the same situation? Did he quarrel with Alicia too?" He thought. As they looked at each other, Trevor continued feeling puzzled. He and Victoria were fine; they didn''t quarrel. So, did this mean that she already knew about it when he got in touch with ine a moment ago? It was unlikely! His n couldn''t have failed when it had barely even begun! The two of them stared at each other with their eyes wide open. In the midst of their speechlessness, a voice filled with certainty rang out suddenly. "Hmm, you two brothers do have a tacit understanding of each other! This is a ssic over manifestation of ''wives grandmas''!" Content belongs to It was incredibly difficult being a grandmother! She even had to hold her granddaughter-inws captive just to see her grandsons. Erederick and Trevor finally came to their senses. They both started walking towards her; one grandson carrying cherries while the other had exquisite pastries in hand. They greeted her, "Grandma..." Frederick said, "Grandma, it''s not what you think. We''re just worried about disturbing you sote. We were nning to send these to you tomorrow!" Trevor nodded and also started comforting their Grandma, "Yeah, how could we forget about our beautiful grandmother? We''re here with desserts because you mentioned that you haven''t vele much appetite these days!" She smiled. Although she knew that both of them had called beforeing, Mrs. Clements was still all smiles. "As always, your words are still sweet like honey. Come in quickly! We just happened to have dumplings. What a coincidence that both of you are here together! Miranda, cook all the dumplings we have!" Stepping forward, the two of them went into the house while holding Mrs. Clements''s arms on each side. After a while, Victoria came out of the kitchen with a pot of brewed flower tea. "Grandma, look how beautiful the tea I made is." Looking up and seeing Trevor, Victoria''s eyes also lit up in an instant, "Hubby, you''re here!" She approached him quickly and nodded to Frederick, "Frederick!" After greeting everyone and pouring them a cup of tea, Victoria sat beside Trevor as the two smiled at each other, Trevor''s hand on her back. They chatted with each other while enjoying tea. The living room was filled with a warm and happy atmosphere.N?velDrama.Org owns this text. After sitting for a long time and not seeing Alicia, Frederick''s eyes unconsciously fell on the kitchen behind him.. Miranda had just returned from ncing at the dishes. "Mrs. elements, the dishes are all ready. Would you like to have dinner now?" Nodding, Mrs. Clements stood up with a smile on her face. Her eyes were filled with excitement as she said, "Let''s go! We''ll continue there!" At that moment, Frederick could not help but to interrupt and said, "Grandma, why don''t I see Alicia around?" They had been here for quite some time! Was she busy in the kitchen alone? "Ally came back after she finished making the dumplings, looking hungry and tired. She said she wanted to wait for you, but she kept yawning. So, I asked Victoria to keep mepany instead, and let her rest. We can just call for her whenever we eat. As a family, we shouldn''t be too particr to one another, right?" Chapter 849 Chapter 849 ? "I''ll go call for Miss nchard then!" Just as Miranda turned around, Frederick took the initiative to step forward before her and said, "Miranda, let me go instead!" While they were talking, he had already strode upstairs. He thought to himself along the way, "This little girl, was she deliberately avoiding me because she knew I wasing?" She really was spoiled by him! Her temper was getting worse, and she couldn''t bear to be wronged at all! Thinking of this, Frederick felt that no good wille out of this. He shook his head. He knocked on the door lightly when he was at the door. He was afraid to annoy her again. "Ally?" He called out to her timidly. As soon as hended his hand on the doorknob, he was shocked to find that the door was unlocked. He pushed the door open and entered the room immediately. Raising his eyesight, he saw someone sleeping soundly with her hands hugging a pillow! Even her mouth was hanging wide open. Frederick let out a sigh of relief when he saw this. He slowed his pace and tiptoed towards her before sitting by the bed and gently stroking the hair on her temples. He then tapped on her gently. "Ally? It''s time to wake up and eat!" As her sleep was disrupted, Alicia hummed, and wriggled a few times unwillingly. She changed her position, and frowned even harder. "Ally?" Frederick tentatively called her twice, but he didn''t dare to raise his voice at her. "Hmm, stop it..." Alicia gulped, then swung her hand indignantly and said, "Yes, yes. I''m so hungry." It was confusing. He didn''t know whether she was dreaming or sleep-talking. Frederick hesitated for a while. Then, a soft sound of stomach growling sounded. Hearing it, he tapped her with slightly more strength. "Ally, it''s time to get up and eat something. We''ve got your favorite dumplings! You can sleep after you eat dinner." Getting up on the wrong side of the bed, she opened her eyes and sat up. Alicia then rubbed her eyes and said angrily, "Ugh! Why did you have to wake me up?" At that moment, another growl from her stomach was heard, so Frederick hurriedly said, "Let''s eat something now! You can sleep after going home! Trevor is here too, Grandma is delighted, and everyone''s waiting for you! Hold your grudge for a while, alright?" Frederick coaxed her softly and reached out to pick up her shoes on the ground. He was hoping that she wouldn''t lose her temper on the spot. After all, they were in Grandma''s home, and it was a family reunion. It didn''t feel right to spoil the mood! Although she was feeling a type of way about the situation, she managed to keep her emotions in check. She got out of bed obediently and put on her shoes, "Oh, then I''ll wash my face first!" Her mind was clear and she regained her rationale. Later, the two of them went down the stairs together. When they gathered for the meal, sounds ofughter and delightful chatter could be heard - a joyous, harmonious mood spreading over the atmosphere of the house. Seeing her two grandchildren grow up to be so sessful, and were both happy with their wives, Mrs. Clements was pleased. She couldn''t hide her happiness on her face. That night, she didn''t even mention that she wanted to have greatgrandchildren. It was because she suddenly realized that what they had currently was perhaps, also the type of happiness she so strongly desired. After dinner, the family gathered again in the living room. No one dared to overstay their wee, so they left eventually. Chatting along the way, the four of them then parted ways at the exit. Seeing Victoria and Trevor getting into their car, Alicia also waved at the car with her eyes bright with alertness and joy. The best thing about her was how sensible she was; she always knew what she was supposed to do. She had always made him look good. Privately, it was more than reasonable for him to be more tolerant towards her. Frederick was thinking of ways to coax his little beauty when Alicia suddenly wrapped her arms around his waist and hugged him tightly. She rubbed her tiny head against him like an adorable pet. In an instant, Frederick''s brain went nk.This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org. "Hubby, the moonlight tonight is stunning. Let''s take a walk on the streets before we go home, shall we? We haven''t done this in a while." He hadn''t held her hand in a long time too! Her gazended on a car a distance away, and Alicia''s mind was filled with excitement. How picturesque! "Sure thing!" Out of the corner of his eye, Frederick was looking at her as if she was possessed. What the hell was going on with her? Why did she possess such mixed emotions?" But still, it was quite the pleasant surprise! "Haha, let''s go!" Alicia slipped her hand into Frederick''s palm. As they strolled along the street, her steps were light and cheery. The cool breeze of the night blew calmly, and the atmosphere felt quieter. Under the dim light, two slim and happy figures were drawn, a luxurious car followed behind closely. It was already midnight when they got home. When Frederick came out of the shower, she was so out of it, she no longer knew how to tell time. Looking at her, Frederick could only sigh and shake his head. It was rare for them to have such a pleasant evening; he had even nned to make out with her! Although she was passionate, she was also mncholic andnguid, which could be a headache to him at times. The unstable emotions drove him crazy! After a whole day of work, Frederick gave up his thoughts and went to bed. As soon as hey down, he saw a blurry figure inching closely towards him. "Hubby..." She found a warm position, and then affectionately curled her head against him and went back to her dreams. Frederick didn''t know whether tough or cry as he hugged her, but he felt like his heart had wings; he couldn''t be happier. He pulled up the quilt and tidied her hair for her, then gave her a gentle kiss. Then, he held her tighter and softly said, "Goodnight, sweetheart. I love you." In her sleep, Alicia unconsciously smiled because of her beautiful dream. When Alicia woke up the next day, it was already nine in the morning, and Frederick had already disappeared from bed. She held the pillow in her arms, feeling his warmth and taking in his scent; her red lips could not help but raise into a smile at the sweetness that entered her nose. Sitting up, she yawned and scratched her hair, "Why am I so tired? I''ve only been busy for a few days, so why do I feel like this?" Thinking about how she still had to help her friends with the interpretation, and how there was still est batch in the store, she cheered up instantly by patting her cheeks, "Come on! Come on! You can do this, Alicia! Hang on for a few more days and you can reward yourself with a long vacation." "You have topensate your husband well!" She thought to herself. After making up her mind, she hurriedly tidied up the bed. At Soaver International, Frederick''s hectic schedule started as soon as he entered the office. After his meeting, he discussed inspection matters and made further arrangements on his schedule, then went to the sales departmeet He and sat in on their weekly report summary. When he returned to the office, it was already four in the afternoon. Danica''s text messages still sent him into a space of unease. He couldn''t wait to summon Chet. As soon as Chet walked through the door, Frederick started to say, "There shouldn''t be any mistakes, right? Could you help go through it once more?" It truly was rare to encounter such an intractable person, regardless of their gender or whether in public or in private! Chapter 850 Chapter 850 ? Once again, Frederick''s hatred for women rose to the extreme, which was something that had not been felt in a long time. When it came to Danica, although there was no love left, there were still tiny remnants of what he used to feel for her. Moreover, everything that happened in the past, stayed in the past. At that moment, he was not in a state of despair. Thus, it was unnecessary for him to keep ming her for the past. After all, she was still closer to him than a stranger was, and he was someone who donated more than 50 million dors to charity every year! What he found the most uneptable was that, no matter how much he sacrificed, he still bred a wolf out of her. At this point, everything was quite literally ruined by her! Thinking of that, Frederick ground his teeth in hatred; his remaining empathy wearing thinner by the day. Although it was said that it took all sorts to make the world, he was still sure that there was no one else who irritated him more than she did! After thinking for a while, Chet had no objections to his idea. "This is not a bad idea. It''s better than being bombarded by her and having no peace at all! As of now, it doesn''t look like you''d have much to worry about." Although he couldn''t understand the insanity of this woman who was about to die, he was still rather tolerant of her, and treated her generously. In such dire circumstances, he thought that even if she really tried something, it wasn''t going to be an overnight sess, nor was it going to be a walk in the park to do what she nned to do. She had eyes on her twenty-four-seven. And even if some circumstances allowed her to do so, time was not on her side. Well, such is life! Chet unconsciously looked at Frederick again. He couldn''t help but sigh, pondering about the ups and downs of Danica''s life. This was her own misfortune. How much harm was she nning to cause? When would she be willing to let things go? Hadn''t she thought about the reason why she was so unfortunate? Didn''t she realize that the one who she had been hurting was the one who was the closest to her and who cared about her most? Wasn''t she the one putting an end to her own life? "That''s right." Chet''s words seemed to reassure Frederick even more. He turned around and picked up his cell phone, "I will talk to Carson then.." Following this, Chet stood up as well. "If there''s nothing else, I''ll take my leave." As soon as he turned around, a familiar ringtone was heard. Frederick pressed on the answer button as he said into the phone, "Speak of the devil. I was just about to call you!" Chet walked up to the door. Suddenly, an rming cry sounded behind him, "What did you just say?" The fear in Frederick''s voice sounded too abrupt. He turned back immediately to find Frederick already standing up from his chair, saying, "I''ll be right there!" "Frederick?" "Alicia is sick! Quick, we need to go to the hospital!" The two then rushed straight to the hospital in panic. When they arrived at the ward, they were stopped by a nurse and brought to a private consultation room. As soon as they entered, Frederick''s heart suddenly skipped a beat, and a wave of unease welled up in his heart. He staggered forward, almost losing his bnce. Chet reached out to grab hold of him. "Frederick..." Seeing how panicked he was, Chet patted him hard on the shoulder to try and snap him out of this anxious state. "Stay calm! You''re her pir, remember? Don''t scare yourself!" As he said all this, Chet''s expression turned deathly dark and sullen. Whenever he came upon Alicia''s matters, all his senses would go out the window!This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. As soon as they entered the room, Carson hinted for the few doctors to leave, keeping only a doctor with light, pale hair with them. This time, Chet was the first to speak. "Master Vives, what happened?" He asked. Noticing Frederick''s odd expression, Carson handed a chair over to him. "She was sent here by the office staff! They said that they were having high tea at work when she said she felt like vomiting immediately after taking a bite of the food. When she got up, she knocked her head on the corner of a desk and fainted..." Content belongs to After catching his breath, Carson gave Frederick some time to process what he had just been told. "Fainted? Did she hurt her head?" Was it a serious injury? Carson shook his head, and nodded again, "I wouldn''t really call it ''saining'' per se. It''s not serious; she probably lost consciousness due to low blood- sugar as she had been squatting for a long while. It''s just¡ª" "Why are you still mumbling? What''s going on?" Frederick took a deep breath, and said through gritted teeth, "Just spit it out! Tell me the truth, I can take it. I need to know the truth." Would there even be anything more painful than learning about her "death" previously? After experiencing that, he was sure there was nothing else he couldn''t ept! "While we were running tests on her brain, we found a dark matter in it. At present, we still can''t tell what it is, nor did we find any sign of it spreading. However, the location and distribution of it might affect her nerves!" "What do you mean? Is it a brain tumor or cancer? Does she need surgery?" Was it a brain disease? Did she get a tumor just by knocking her head or...? He dreaded to think about it as he stood up with a pale face. The brain was the most significant part of the human body. It would be too dangerous for a surgery to be done there! "However, ording to the current distribution of it, neither medicine nor surgery would help!" Frederick raised his hand and grabbed Carson by the cor. He was instantly agitated. "What do you mean by that? Are you saying that she should wait for her death? Can you cure her or not? If you can''t, just say it before it''s toote!" Chet stepped forward and quickly pulled him away. "Frederick, don''t get too worked up! It''s an illness, which means we have to prescribe the right medication in order to cure her! Take it easy, there''s no use in panicking!" Carson straightened his necktie. "At least there''s a smart one here!" When he caught sight of the fierce re sent his way, he quickly waved his hand in defense. He started exining, "I didn''t mean that. We gave her a blood routine examination, blood sugar level test, blood calcium level test, kidney function test, liver function test, vitamin B12 level test, fte let test, and even a thyroid test. Except for a rtively low blood sugar level, albother indicators show normal results. This indicates that her body is still healthy. The CT scan of her brain and MPI test also did not show any signs of atrophy..." Chet and Frederick looked at each other, puzzled. Realizing that what he said might have sounded too technical for ayman to understand, Carson decided to try exining again. "Let''s put it this way. If there is a tumor or a cancer in the brain, there will always be damage or the growth of foreign cells which usually show up as a hollow bump. But the patient''s brain is normal for now; there are just a few dark spots in her brain that have affected various parts of her nervous system. We have carefully examined each of them, but there weren''t any tumor or cancer symptoms. Currently, we still haven''t found a way to handle her situation. However, the unified solution studied by the medical experts is to inocte a protection drug. We need to prevent it from spreading, no matter what it is. The dark spots or matter in her brain will not be treated for the moment. Plus, from what we''ve learned, the patient still hasn''t had any abnormal reaction so far." Chapter 851 Chapter 851 It was like a bolt from the blue. Frederick couldn''t believe his ears. "Will not be treated for the moment?" As their eyes met, Carson could figure out just what Frederick was thinking about. "I have already gathered some experts from variousrge-scale hospitals for a meeting. Other than that, I have also sent details of her condition to my friends overseas for their analysis! How shall I put it? From my research experience over the past few years, the quality of one''s health, as well as one''s mental wellbeing, is reflected directly on one''s body. For example, people of the same age may each look younger or older than the other. Apart from the different levels of stress experienced, one''s body also varies from each other! Alicia''s body is currently healthy, or even a little chubbier than before. She isn''t puffy, there aren''t even any abnormal symptoms on herplexion or her organs. In a situation like this, it is better to keep monitoring her instead of misdiagnosing her and giving her the wrong treatment. This might also be a temporary peculiar reaction from her body that may heal on its own over time, or it could be something like our birthmarks; although their presence is known, they do nothing to our health other than altering one''s appearance. In situations like these where there isn''t a clear verdict regarding a patient''s condition, it is best not to take any drugs recklessly as they may lead to greater danger." Frederick finally understood what he meant.This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. "Do you want me to live in fear for the rest of my life?" He felt like he was hanging on by a thread, living on the edge and notion that she might leave this world at any time. Closing his eyes, Frederick felt like he had aged more than a decade. Why was God punishing him like this? If what he said was true, he did not mind living in fear for the rest of his life. However, what he was afraid of was... for things to not go as expected. What if this dark matter spread? "Frederick, I will try my best! My only suggestion for now is to inocte a protective drug from time to time. The hospital has just imported thetest type of protective drugs, it is an enhanced version that is specially developed for mothers to protect the fetus! It is not only harmless to the patient''s body, but it can also prevent most of the virus from spreading to other organs. Many AIDS patients have relied on this method to give birth to a healthy fetus! We will never give up on treatment and research!" Carson then introduced the doctor behind him. "By the way, Loomis McGowan here is a brain specialist!" The doctor gave Frederick a slight nod. He said, "Based on my past experiences of handling various cases, I can deduce that as long as the patient''s current condition doesn''t worsen, it shouldn''t affect her life. But the most possibleplication that could happen due to brain diseases, is Alzheimer''s disease which ismonly referred as Dementia. This disease is usually hereditary and happens to senior citizens or individuals who suffered from brain injuries. The patient''s current situation is obviously not a part of any of the listed criteria. In addition, the patient has no obvious symptoms either. Therefore, it can definitely be prevented in advance!" The doctor took a deep breath and continued. "The most obvious, textbook symptoms of Dementia are unresponsiveness, forgetfulness, or sleepiness. These are basically caused by the atrophy or the degeneration of the cranial nerves! The patient is still young, and neither has her brain suffered any serious injuries. However, the more the brain is utilized, the more clever it bes, just like theponents of a machine! Just two days ago I met with a cancer patient who wasn''t aware of her incurable disease, and who was given an estimate of not more than two years to live seven or eight years ago! Unfortunately, her cancer cells spread this time round. After knowing the truth, she became a different person. Before, she was in an excellent mental state, but she hasn''t been eating much these days! I purposely gave you this example to let you know that being optimistic and using the brain more could possibly mitigate the illness! Moreover, it is most fortunate that we learned of the patient''s condition early. As long as she proactively cooperates with us, it wouldn''t be a problem to cure her once we learn of the cause of the disease! The only problem now is that these dark spots in her brain remain undiagnosed! In my honest opinion, it''s best we continue to stay calm for the moment. The most important thing now is to help the patient maintain an optimistic attitude..." In other words, there might still be hope. The old man''s words seemed to provide Frederick with some source of motivation. In an instant, his attitude changed tenfold. Suddenly, Frederick thought of something. He said, "She has indeed been drowsier than usual during these past few days. I''ve always just written it off as her being tired because of her work, or that she was in a bad mood, or because she was getting ready to be pregnant!" Thest point did exin why she had be so indolent, willful, and picky! However, he had never thought the truth would be so shocking. "Frederick, it''s not a good time to have a baby right now. It won''t be good for both the mother and child! Let''s wait until the diagnosis of the disease is confirmed!" "I know! As long as she''s fine, no matter how imperfect my life is, I''d still be alright with it!" The only thing he cared about was the woman in front of him! When he spoke again, his voice was heavy and hoarse, "Let''s not let her in on this for the time being then. Well just tell her it was her low blood sugar level!" She had been so eager, and had tried so hard for a baby. Why did God have to be so cruel? Frederick swallowed his saliva and couldn''t help but feel a deep, dark sorrow spread within his chest. He He prayed silently, "God, please take pity on her. She is so kind, and so el innocent. Please give her one more chance. Please give her a little more time!" Content belongs to After going through the details again with the doctors, Frederick walked out of the room with heavy steps. As soon as he arrived at the door of the ward, he heard a softughtering from inside. "I said I''m okay. I only knocked my head, and it didn''t even hurt at all. Getting hospitalized was just an overkill." "Hey, eat this, it''s delicious! Go back to work after you''ve finished eating! You guys were scared, weren''t you? I''m fine! Don''t worry about me!" Frederick felt as if there were stones and pebbles stuck in his throat. He called the nurse over and found an excuse to dismiss all the workers. Frederick then turned around and gradually pushed open the door of the ward. He saw Alicia sitting on the bed, eating an apple happily. A glint of surprise shed across her eyes when she saw him. "Hubby, why are you here?" Alicia poked her head and was about to get out of bed when Frederick ran towards her quickly, "Don''t move!" "This must be Carson''s doing again. I was just busy today and knocked my head before I had lunch. I can''t believe that I even fainted. I''m fine! not hurt at all! I think was Look, m just too hungry, but I can instantly regain my strength by eating something!" Content belongs to Leaning her head against Frederick''s body, Alicia chuckled. She blinked and pouted, "Did I make you worry again? I''m such a troublemaker!" Looking at her beautiful face, Frederick could hardly believe that she was still mocking and degrading herself. He couldn''t helpughing, and had even almost burst into tears Frederick hugged her, and held her tightly in his arms. He then lifted his head in an attempt to hold back his tears. Content b¨¦longs to "What are you talking about? You are never a troublemaker. Even if you are, you''re my troublemaker!" No matter how she behaved, and regardless of what happened to her, she was still his responsibility! Chapter 852 Chapter 852 ? She was still so young! She was still living life in full bloom, not to mention that she was so kind, sensible and hardworking! How could God have the heart to be so cruel to her? How could God bear to do so? Holding her tightly in his arms, Frederick wished he absorb all her difort. If he had a choice, he''d rather bear all of this for her. "Hmm, Hubby, are you nning to smother me to death?" Feeling the warmth from his body, she felt secure. She unconsciously arched herself more fully into his arms as a thought shed in her mind. Ah, she had scared him again! Meeting him was the truly the greatest blessing in her life. Frederick loosened his grip slightly and shifted his hand to caress her hair affectionately. Looking into her smiling eyes, his heart felt like it was bleeding from pain and distress. "Hubby, what''s wrong? I''m fine! I''m not ufortable anymore, I''m not even in pain." Alicia caressed his cheek when she saw the look on his face. Frederick genuinely looked like he was about to cry. Vaguely, she could feel a trace of sadness around him. "Is there something wrong with me?" Why would he react like this otherwise? It seemed serious! Frederick hastily shook his head and visibly calmed himself down. He lowered his head and dropped a kiss on her forehead, "Nothing''s wrong! You just happened to have low blood sugar level. I was so scared when you passed out. I was really... frightened out of my wits!" She''s fine! She will bepletely fine! When she heard that it was just a case of low blood sugar, Alicia felt relieved and immediately smiled again. "I''m a healthy baby! I''m clever and not a picky eater. I don''t even catch colds. I exercise regrly, so how can I not be healthy?" Although she has stopped all her extreme workouts and even changed her shoes to ts since starting to prepare for her pregnancy, she wasn''t one to ck off. She set an aim for herself to walk at least an hour a day. She''s not so feeble. "I will be fine! I still haven''t given you a baby yet! When I do, baby and I will definitely visit granny together. We''ll even celebrate her birthday together. When dad recovers, my brother and I will arrange for our family reunion. Do you know, I used to miss Bayton City, I was always homesick. But now that everyone is here at Casterwich City, it feels like home again. As long as my family is together, it doesn''t matter if we are rich or poor, we will definitely be very happy..." When she was younger, she was too naive. Having been pampered by her family her whole life, nevercking anything, she became a spoilt princess. She remembered getting angry if she didn''t get what she desired. Now that she''s older and wiser, she finally realized that material possessions do not bring true happiness. She was no longer the same Alicia. Her family was more important than anything else. She has finally understood the truth that there was no difference between rich and poor when it came to that. When she looked back at her past, it no longer filled her with bitterness. She now viewed all those experiences as a precious fortune and no longer hated her past anymore. As shey curled up against Frederick, Alicia gently gestured the beautiful blueprint of their future while speaking. Listening to her, Frederick felt as if his heart was being stabbed by a sharp awl, even the simple act of breathing hurt. If he had a choice, as long as she stayed by his side, he would be content. "Do you wish to visit your hometown? Why don''t you rest for a few days and I''ll n our trip. I''ll arrange my schedule to apany you back to Bayton City, okay?" Maybe returning to the ce where she had lived could deepen her impression of Bayton City. Finding those deeply-rooted memories might be the key to unlocking her mind. He wished that she could remember everything. He wanted her to remember the past and never forget him!" "How about this uing weekend? If we include Friday and Monday, we would have four days. Excluding travel time, we will still have about three days to roam around! We can even visit the famous Bayton City hot spring, the unique snack street, and also..." "That would be nice..." Frederick smiled, but he couldn''t hide his sorrow. Every word she said was like another stab of a knife into his heart. However, the hurt was quickly chased by her pleasant, soothing voice. He wondered how long would he be able to keep hearing such a beautiful voice. Soon, the doctor Carson arranged, arrived to exin her condition. They didn''t stay in the hospital for long. Rather they went home right after. On the way home, Alicia dozed off. e As Frederick held her in his arms, his heart was filled with all kinds of fear. He was afraid that she would fall asleep just like that. Several times, he thought up excuses to wake her up. Even hearing her vague "hubby" was enough to make him feel like breaking down in tears. The moment they reached home, Alicia tiredly climbed into bed, hugged the pillow, and fell asleep.Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org. In the bathroom, the sound of Frederick''s sobs was swallowed by the sound of running water, the shower washing away his tears. He spent a long time in there, only emerging when he finally calmed down. As he stared at himself in the mirror, he slowly suppressed his fluctuating emotions. That night, he held the sleeping Alicia in his arms and stayed awake the whole night. In an effort to hide his worry about Alicia''s health, he did not stop her from going to work. Moreover, the doctor did suggest that she should not forcibly change her current habits and schedule. In fact, working could help bring stability to her undiagnosed illness. Therefore, Frederick arranged for two more groups of people to observe Alicia''s condition. In the office, Frederick also decisively scheduled his work for the next six months and even chose to either speedup or cancel many coborative projects. At the moment, he was not in the mood to care greatly about the sess or failure of various businesses, especially the smaller, unessential projects. There was no room for negotiation. Content belongs to In the office, Frederick''s heart was in a mess of tangled knots as he struggle to work. Before he could even work through a document, he picked up the phone again, "What is she doing? Is anything wrong?" "Miss nchard just sent away a group of clients who came to talk about a partnership. She has just ordered takeaways and is eating with the staff..... There is no one in the shop now so she''s resting on the table." "There''s nothing out of the ordinary! Miss nchard is sharp- tongued and energetic as always..." Hanging up the phone, Frederick was in a weird mood. He went to the wine cab on the side, took out a bottle of red wine, and poured himself a ss. He promptly gulped it down. Walking around in the office, he only managed to calm down slightly. Unable to control his uneasiness, he found Carson''s phone number and was about to dial it when the same name shed on his screen. "Carson, how is it going?" "Frederick, we''ve gotten her blood test results back. It has alle back normal. However, we have detected a tiny sample of an unknown substance in the blood. I suspect that this substance is the cause of Alicia''s strange symptoms. Yesterday, I did an experiment with some white mice. It''s as Loomis guessed, the symptoms were simr to that of Alzheimer''s disease. For now, apart from having a slower response, there''s a chance of damage to the cranial nerves. I have already gotten in touch with experts and researchers for a possible cure. Rest assured, we will do all we can for a solution as soon as possible..." Chapter 853 Chapter 853 ? Carson''s phone call was like a timely rain on a drought-strickennd. Frederick choked on his sob, cleared his throat, and said, "Thank you..." Did that mean Ally can still be cured? Thank god, there was hope! No! Not just hope. She would definitely be cured! Technology was so advanced now. As long as there was a glimmer of hope, he would hold on to it with both hands. "From now onwards, I will invest at least 100 million dors more into yourboratory every year!" As long as he could afford it, he would not hesitate to pour money into the project. That was the first time that Frederick had experiencedplete despair. Money was easy. One could always earn it back. Curing an illness waspletely different. No matter how much money or status one had, it was powerless against nature. Suddenly he remembered Danica, someone struggling against disease as well. It even happened in the blink of an eye. Although the two women could not bepared, they were both people he knew. Sickness did not discriminate. Frederick remembered too histe mother and his old granny, even his father had one foot in the grave. He thought also of Alicia''s parents and many more who had close rtionships with him. At that moment, the overwhelming feeling of loss filled his heart again. After hanging up the phone, Frederick felt his spirits improve again. His rollercoaster- like emotions left him feeling a little dizzy. He raised his hand to block out the dazzling sunshine, but the corners of his mouth gradually rxed a little. Now the most urgent thing was to prevent the exacerbation of Alicia''s illness before they could find a cure! They couldn''t let her suffer any more unwanted symptoms. He was afraid she''ll forget him! Whenever he thought about how his lover could possibly forget who he was or would look at him with an extremely unfamiliar gaze, Frederick would feel like part of his soul was leaving him. His lover was already deeply engraved in his heart. Unconsciously, heid his hand on his chest and patted it a few times, "It will be fine. It must be fine!" After consoling himself, Frederick thought of something and picked up his car keys. "I almost forgot. Carson''s medicine should have arrived. It was also time for him to have a checkup, and get his injection!" As much as she wanted, Alicia could not fall pregnant. Her immune system would not be able to handle it. Even if she was so eager to have a baby... It must be concealed from her that he had inocted Spermicide. Otherwise, she would definitely be sad if she knew He kept the fact that he was being injected with a special spermicidal shot. It would break her heart if she found out.! Walking out, Frederick''s mind was preupied, his emotions were all over the ce. He listened to the nurse in a daze. What she said went in one ear and out the other. However, he did manage to catch a specific sentence, "Pleasee and get your second injection after seven days!" When the nurse handed him his prescription, Frederick thought he was being reminded about his second appointment. He did not pay careful attention to it and replied absent-mindedly, "Okay". He immediately stuffed the transcript into his pocket. He was in such a haze that he didn''t even remember how he got out of the consulting room. After returning to his office, he discussed with Carson in detail again. When he left, Frederick obviously felt much more rxed. When he walked out of the hospital, the sky was already getting darker. He picked up his cell phone and was just about to call Alicia when an anonymous number lit up. He paused, anger suddenly rising up in him, along a sliver of sorrow and sympathy. He could not help but think about Danica as well as her own illness. Was she in pain too?This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org. He let it ring and did not pick up. Whether or not it was her, he didn''t have the time or effort to deal with it at that moment. As expected, the anonymous caller kept calling. It strengthened his conviction that it was probably Danica on the line. As he was reaching Alicia''s shop, Frederick suddenly noticed some messages in his inbox. He clicked on it and suddenly hit the brakes. [I heard that she had fainted? Aren''t you worried?] [Do you want to know why?] [I''ve already said that you will regret it! If I couldn''t get one thing, no one could too!] A burst of car honks sounded behind him and jerked him back to his senses. Frederick blearily realized that his car had been blocking the other cars. The light had turned green and he could vaguely hear the other drivers yellingints at him. He quickly started driving and found a parking spot. He stopped and stared at his phone again. That number? Was it really Danica? What was she trying to say? Did Alicia''s condition have something to do with her? As soon as the thought came to his mind, Frederick felt cold shivers run down his spine. This scheming woman! He spared her and she still dared to harm his beloved ones? "Why didn''t I kill her earlier?" He clenched his fists so tightly that his joints cracked. Frederick powered through his regret. He had already taken precautions, so where did she find an opportunity to carry out her n? To think he had already sent her to an isted ind and doomed her to loneliness. Was it too little toote? As those thoughts swirled across Frederick''s mind, he took a deep breath. He said to himself, "Could she be only acting for attention?" Picking up his phone, he dialed Chet''s number and enquired, "No? Not even a single time during this period of time?" Not knowing the answer, Chet left to find out before calling him back again. "I''ve already checked with the three groups of people. Alicia''s schedule is also pre-nned, she did not have contact with Danica nor any strangers. That day when she fainted, her takeaways were not only for herself. As for Danica, she has been having therapy in the hospital and seldom goes out. She''s Being closely monitored, as long as there''s any news, we should be able to detect it in advance. These days, all the messages that we have intercepted were for you. Frederick, what''s with the questions? Do you think that Alicia''s illness has something to do with her?" After a pause, Chet continued. "I don''t think it''s possible! Aside from the fact that they didn''t have any contact, even if she used drugs, it would''ve taken her some time to purchase Yet we didn''t notice an et abnormality in her movements Although she often goes to the hospital, she wouldn''t have been able to obtain it without being detected. Master Vives'' subordinates would have noticed it. So how could they develop the drugs in such a short time?" Content His hospital was full of elites patients, their reputation was as great as other public hospitals. Therefore, it sounded a little unbelievable. "That''s true. I''ve thought about it too! It doesn''t make any sense." If it had something to do with her, why did she not mention anything at first but chose to pester him like a fly? But if it had nothing to do with her, why would she say something like that? The fact was, there were unidentifiable traces in Alicia''s blood! Chapter 854 Chapter 854 ? Frederick had mixed feelings about the situation. A part of him hated Danica to the bone, a no-good troublemaker. Yet another part of him wanted her to be the mastermind behind this whole incident. If that was the case, then the cause of Alicia''s disease can be found, thus increasing the hope of curing Alicia! Frederick pushed that shameful thought away. After all, if that were true, didn''t it mean that he was ultimately the cause of all her suffering? "Don''t recall our subordinates. Dig deeper into Danica''s movements and habits! Alicia''s illness might have something to do with her!" After hanging up the phone, Frederick discovered another unread message. [Gregon North Hills, be there or be square...] Her words proved all of Frederick''s spections. Frederick leaned his disheveled body back on the seat. Tilting his head back, he closed his eyes. Hiding his ice-filled gaze. After a while, he started his car, made a U-turn, and headed off to the North Hill Hotel. He arrived right on time at seven o''clock, but the meeting ce was changed to Gregon Side Hills instead. It was a small hill from which people were able to admire half the scenery of Casterwich City. When Frederick ascended the hill, buffeted by the cold wind, a solitary figure could vaguely be seen on the top of the hill. She was wearing a white dress, and her hair was gracefully swaying in the wind. At that moment, Frederick felt nothing but emptiness. There wasn''t any sympathy on his face, not even any hint of pity towards her. Fredericks stared at her coldly. It was as if he saw an annoying cockroach. "I''m here!" At the same time, Frederick remained emotionless. Danica ignored him and didn''t respond for a long time. Her eyes were directly fixed on the myriad ethereal lights of the city. The atmosphere was filled with silence before she spoke, "The lights in the night are really breathtaking, aren''t they?" Turning around slowly, Danica deliberately showed her gorgeously made-up face. However, she was as empty as a stic vase. Frederick shoved both his hands into his pockets and looked at her in disdain. He didn''t say a word. As their eyes met, Danica''s gaze trembled while Frederick''s were aloof, as steady as a rock. "Frederick, do you still remember the first time when we came here? It was still a pile of dirt back then. From here you used to see many old houses. I can''t believe that it only took a few years for it to turn into a bustling city filled with skyscrapers..." Although this hill stayed the same, the scenery beneath the hill was a world of difference. Danica was filled with regret and sorrow, as the beautiful sceneries in her memory shifted beyond recognition. Just like her rtionships. Frederick remained silent the entire time, clearly wanting to see what she was up to! "Frederick, how did we end up like this? Did I change too much, or was it you who gave me too little? It''s said that men are likely to change when they have money. No matter what happened, it seems to betrue..." In the past, he had been indulgent towards her! Although they didn''t have much money back then, she was really happy. How wonderful it would be if she could turn back time to before she turned eighteen! She wasn''t even thirty yet, she was still in her prime, so how did everything change so suddenly? Until that moment, Danica still hadn''t been able to ept reality. She had been staring at Frederick the entire time. Unexpectedly, he didn''t speak a word, nor was he in a hurry to leave. He was so calm that it seemed like he was mocking her. Danica smiled faintly, and her heart filled with mixed feelings. She clenched her fists and said, "Frederick, can you be at my side for myst six months? I don''t want it to be this way..." Why? Why was he so cruel to her? Even if he only promised her a month, she wouldn''t have aggravated the poison in Alicia''s body. Although she hated Alicia and was jealous of the woman who had taken away her dreams, as long as he was willing to cherish their history, she wouldn''t mind giving way. She was willing to let him have such apanion to be at his side for the rest of his life. What she wanted was just this and nothing more. However, Danica had a strong instinct that this man did not belong to her anymore. There was not even a hint of affection left in him! "You''ve already made your move!" Wasn''t she being overdramatic and pretentious? The expression in Frederick''s eyes changed dramatically. He said bluntly, "I''m already here. Just cut to the chase already! Stop ying tricks! Do you still think it''s meaningful at this point, Danica?" What was there to pretend when they were already on opposing sides? He might have respected her more if she had taken revenge more directly! "Since you don''t care about the past, then don''t me me for being merciless!" A sharp glint shed in her eyes, yet in the next second, Danica acted like a deted balloon. "Whatever, there''s not much time for me to live after all. It doesn''t matter if I die now orter."This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org. She sighed with loneliness as if she was enveloped with ayer of fog. At that moment, life or death was irrelevant. Even if she lived, she would not be happy. Her life was miserable and hopeless. "You were the one who was heartless first!" She gnashed her teeth and repeated her request again. "The poison must have taken effect already. If you don''t want her to be buried with me, divorce her, and marry me. Just like before. Before I leave this world, I want you to love me! Just me!" It was in the hospitalst time when Lindsay had given her a "shift" drug. Many believed it was a magical drug. As long as the drug had entered the body, even a bouquet of roses that was sprayed with alcohol could trigger the hidden poison. Of course, it was no ordinary alcohol. It was a vtile substance with some additional mysterious additives. It was also red in color. As long as the poison was activated, she would be happy. Indeed, when Alicia had fallen ill, her chance had finallye. Although the poison was not fatal in its early phase, initial symptoms included pain that felt like one was being bitten by thousands of ants, living death experience. Later, it would induce selfharm, delirium, infertility, and more. Most v importantly, once the person didn''t take the antidote for a long time, the poisoned individual''s brain cells would gradually die within a month. The person would turn into a complete ret*rd. Of course, death was then inevitable. Content belongs to This woman stole her love. Why shouldn''t she deserve to be buried with her? "Shift" drug. Wasn''t it just perfect? Thinking of it, Danica felt better! Chapter 855 Chapter 855 As long as she could drag Alicia along as herpanion in death, wouldn''t that be her joy in life? Lindsay said that this drug was called Infinity, as it had no cure and endless possibilities. However, she preferred calling it "Shift". In her mind, it could shift all sadness and resentment away. Frederick''s heart sank and even his fingertips turned a little pale, "What are you talking about? Exin!" Was Danica really the cause of Alicia''s illness? He wanted nothing more than to tear this woman into pieces. However, at that moment, Frederick''s voice was calm and unruffled. He was puzzled and needed to be sure what other hidden motive she harbored. No matter how panic-stricken he was, he could lose his rationale. Frederick understood that at that moment, he couldn''t be easily fooled. He did not want any bacsh. He mercilessly said. "If you asked me toe here just to tell me this, I have already heard it! Since you have already achieved your purpose, I hope that I will not receive any other anonymous calls in the future!" He was angered to the point of radiating a killing intent towards her. On the outside, it seemed as if Frederick was maintaining hisposure the whole time. He didn''t scream or shout. It was not that he was overconfident. Rather he knew that he needed to stay calm to handle the matter. As the situation involved Alicia, he feared the precariousness of the situation. It was as fragile as a soap bubble. One wrong move and the bubble will burst, taking with it Alicia''s life! Frederick acted calctingly. As soon as he spoke, he turned his body sideways but kept his steps minimal. Hearing his straightforward rejection, Danica went crazy. She raised her voice instantly, "Do you really hate me that much? Are you really that disgusted with me to the point where you won''tpromise for her sake?"This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Danica gritted her teeth and thought of something. She swallowed and said, "Do you think that you can really protect her for a lifetime with your d*mn money and authority? Or did you think you could save her just by using the best medical treatment in the world?" Lindsay had said that "Infinity" was made with a recipe found in an ancient book. It was said it had no cure at all, as this drug was an amalgamation of ancient medicine and Western- style processing. The drug itself may not be fatal as it still needed to be catalyzed before it was activated. However, the drug possessed many side effects. The only solution to the drug was... it could be diluted, but it could never be cured! In other words, as long as one was contaminated by this drug and it was activated, the worst-case scenario would be dying from unbearable pain of torture and self-harm. The best case was to be a fool within a few years after taking the so-called "antidote"! Lindsay had mentioned that only one dose was produced. In order to keep it a secret, she had destroyed all other information on it. If she hadn''t been forced into a corner, she probably wouldn''t have brought it out! Knowing that Lindsay had drugged her brother and destroyed the Crouch family, Danica wasn''t suspicious and firmly believed in her words. In fact, she had pinned all her hopes on it. A hint of coldness appeared on her face and Danica sneered. "Huh, Frederick, no matter how proud you are, you are merely human after all. There are still some things beyond your reach in this world! Take my cancer, is there a way to keep me alive? Let''s not talk about a lifetime, just five or ten years, can you do it?" As she watched him slowly turn back, Danica''s malevolent eyes burned into him. "I just want half a year! Just half a year to fulfill my wish! It won''t affect your future at all! Wouldn''t you get the best of both worlds? Don''t tell me that she was hospitalized because of a cold. Without my antidote, before six months is up, she wouldpletely forget you and this world. She might even be a disabled fool for the rest of her life. I reckon that..." In her mind, Danica cursed them. Both of you would never have forever! "Danica... You vicious woman!" Raising his arm, Frederick choked her throat with his hand. His strength grew with his rage and anger burned in his eyes. "Just kill me! Just kill me, please... I want both of you to be buried beside me! Together!" As she spoke, Danica closed her eyes, a smile appearing in the corner of her mouth. In her mind, she thought, "If I could die in his arms, I would have no regrets in my life!" She made many regrets she did not dare to recall Yet to have the man whom she deeply loved and cherished stand right in front of her at the end of her life was satisfying. By hook or by crook, at least she was left in his memory. Even if he hated her forever! Content belongs to Frederick squeezed her neck hard, then suddenly flung her away. He red at her, then turned and strode away angrily. "Frederick, what I said was true!" "Stop wasting your time! I''m the only one who can cure Alicia." "Without me, even if she was lucky enough to be alive, she would forget you sooner orter!" "She''ll forget everything, be an idiot, and fall in love with someone else." "Frederick..." Behind him, Danica''s roar was as loud as a thunderp. However, Frederick strode away without pausing, not even turning back to look at her. Not even once. There was no doubt what the cause of Alicia''s illness was. As he drove away, he called Carson again, hoping to verify her diagnosis as soon as possible in order to find an appropriate solution. "So if we can get a sample of the toxin, will it be easier for the research and development process of the antidote? Good, I''ve got it!" It seemed that the key was how Alicia was poisoned. If there was no contact and no abnormal incidences, how was she drugged? It couldn''t have been airborne! After hanging up the phone and thinking about it for a while, Frederick called Chet. However, no matter how much they spected, they did not reach a viable conclusion. Frederick realized that Alicia was still the key. He took a long moment to calm himself down before he went upstairs. As soon as he pushed the door open, he saw Alicia wreaking havoc as she rummaged around. From time to time, she scratched her head and muttered, "Hmm, where did I put it again?" Frederick walked up to her. When he heard her words, his heart sank but he kept his expression firm. "Ally, what are you looking for?" "Hubby, when did youe back? Why didn''t I notice you?" ncing at him, Alicia then bent down to drag a storage box out from under the table. She was trying to multitask, so her words were somewhat jumbled. "That doll... That one in granny''s warehouse, do you still remember that delicately embroidered doll? There''s a new event at the store. We need some decorations. I suddenly thought of that red doll! It''s ssical and retro. It suits the theme. It would save me a lot of time from having to customize it again!" It "I remembered seeing it here thest time I was busy tidying up! Although we live in such a big ce, you always think my doll is a waste of space Great, now I couldn''t even find anymore. It''s all your fault!" "No way! Why isn''t it here?" QUMS Muttering, Alicia felt perplexed. She looked mystified and clueless. Chapter 856 Chapter 856 ? Her things were usually arranged neatly. Although she did not always put them back in the same ce every time, she never had trouble finding them again. She had a certain order to her arrangement. But this time, even after looking all over the ce, she still couldn''t find it no matter how hard she tried! Little did she know, Frederick was almost scared out of his wits as he observed her frowning expression. He stepped forward and hugged her tightly from behind. "If you can''t find it, then don''t look for it anymore!" Was she already starting to forget? Frederick''s breath trembled as he held her in his arms. Was Danica''s drug really that effective?" "Hmm? No! I''ve been thinking of using it the day after tomorrow!" She turned around, gave him a push, and pouted in displeasure. "Help me to remember!" What was the use of hugging her? He was more of a hindrance than a help! As she paced back and forth, for a moment, Alicia racked her brains and swept her gaze around the room. Yet she did not notice that Frederick''s expression was filled with anxiety. When he was about to open his mouth, Alicia suddenly shouted, "Oh, I''m so dumb! Two days ago, I didundry! I must have left it in the washing machine! I''ll go check over there." She excitedly pushed Frederick away and ran to look. A short momentter, she came out with a half-dry cloth doll. "As I thought, it was where I left it. It just needs to dry!" She waved it at Frederick, then ran to the balcony to hang and dry the doll. Frederick''s heart was beating faster and faster as he stared at her... Alicia was busy for the whole evening. She then changed her clothes and took a shower. Seeing her still sorting out documents, he stepped forward and hugged her. "Let the maids do it! It''s already sote, don''t stress yourself out!" Alicia nodded and looked back at him. She smiled and said, "Don''t worry, I''m almost done!" After she finished arranging the documents, she turned to face him. she felt so tired that she yawned as she stretched her arms out. "Hubby, you don''t have to work overtime today, right? Let''s rest earlier!" She had been too busytely. Once she stopped working, she felt sleepy and tired instantly! "That''s a good idea!" It was rare for her to rx in bed with him. As soon as the light went off, Alicia pounced on him. She squirmed until she found afortable position and said softly. "Good night, hubby!" Hearing the tiredness in her voice, Frederick attributed it to another side effect of the drug. Instinctively, he did not want her to fall asleep.This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. He stroked her hair gently as hurt and sorrow shed across his eyes. How could such a perfect woman end up like this? Why was she so unlucky to have met me? Where is justice? He lowered his head and nted a kiss on her forehead. Frederick said in a low voice, "Ally, do you still remember the first time we met?" If she would eventually forget their love story one day, he would remind her daily. "Yes. I will never forget... for the rest of my life!" Curling into his arms, Alicia opened her eyes and slowly closed them back again. "You gave me a p in the face, you hit me... You were so fierce... You had such a pair of unique eyes, they were beautiful and evil at the same time. felt like you were going to eat someone. I have never seen a man that had such seductive eyes." "You were the first man to beat me! I will definitely remember you for the rest of my life... In the future, I will fight back a hundred times, a thousand times or even more than that!" In a daze, Alicia''s tiny hand kept poking him. "Huh?" Frederick was shocked. How did she have such a bad first impression of him? When did he possess the habit of beating women? Let alone that she''s... his darling! Holding her tiny hand, he gently caressed on the back of her hand with his rough fingers, "Baby, you don''t have to remember that!" el It was all in the past! Why did she still remember it vividly? Besides, back then, he just wanted to talk with her. How did it turn into a beating? It was clearly a misunderstanding when he pulled her up and bumped into her identally! Her innocence ruined his n. At that moment, he really wanted to tear her apart with resentment! Maybe some things were best forgotten. But then whatever that had happened did not matter anymore. The most important thing was their rtionship. What mattered was that she was by his side. She had brought him unprecedented happiness. "Well, your every debt... You remember... Pay me back!" She was so tired that she started babbling nonsense. However, she subconsciously leaned more fully against his chest. As his warmth enveloped her, she fell into a deep sleep. "Ally, always remember, in this lifetime and the next... I''m willing to pay you back whatever you want! Promise me, Ally, please never forget me!" Her only reply was a whispery breathing sound. Frederick kissed her again and closed his eyes, heavy sadness clear in his gaze. "No matter what! No matter what method or what price I have to pay. I will definitely not let anything happen to you! I promise!" That weekend, as scheduled, Frederick cleared his schedule to bring Alicia back to Bayton City. Standing on the familiarnd, and looking at the familiar yet foreign street, Alicia couldn''t help but sigh. "It''s been five years. In just a blink of an eye, the ce I grew up in has changed so much. Time sure flies! Soon, we''ll all be old!" The ce was full of memories of her carefree childhood. She was already a grown woman, and perhaps would be a mother soon. The ce that had carried countless dreams and memories had changed so much. Leaning against Frederick, Alicia held on tight to his clothes. Everything happened for the best. While things have changed, meeting him was the best thing that happened. Meeting him was enough to make up for everything! "Not yet! We''re just growing up!" Looking out at the scenery, Frederick held her tiny hand in his. "No matter how this city changes, I believe that your love for it will stay the same! You won''t like it more because of how prosperous it bes, nor dislike it because of its retrogress!" That was her hometown! Looking at each other, Alicia smiled and nodded. Indeed, even though this ce left scars on her heart, it still held her precious memories. "Let''s go. Let me take you to the ce where we used to live! Hubby, don''t look down on me. I used to be a famous beautifuldy in Bayton City! I was even considered a little princess! Actually, we were once wet matched back in the day!" At most, it was "putting the cart before the horse". The first half of her life barely matched his present state. Yet, the future remained unknown! Chapter 857 Chapter 857 ? Holding his hand, standing on that familiar road, her heart was filled with mix feelings. Back in the day, she had always dreamt of bringing her holding hands with her boyfriend to meet her parents. She imagined having her own family with her parent''s blessings, her happy-ever-after. Two people, three families, living a peaceful life together. Standing there felt like a step into the past, yet it was not the same as before. Out of the corner of her eye, as she noticed the tall figure that stood next to her, her red lips couldn''t help but curve into a smile. A bted love and happiness. It made her treasure it more. All too soon, her footsteps brought her to a stop in front of a familiar iron gate. It was once a detached vi. The seal on it had been taken down. It looked the same as ever. Standing in a daze, Alicia unconsciously reached out her hand, then froze. Her lips parted as a memory assaulted her. In the past, whenever she returned home, she would always get out of the car then rush to the door. She would always raise her hand, throw her bag inside and shout, "Mom, I''m back!" Her mom would without fail hurry out of the house to pick her up with a smile on her face. When she grew older, her mother could no longer carry her like before. Instead, on weekends, she would always crane her neck at the door to look out for her. When she saw her, she would always show a happy smile on her face. Such a simple action. Repeated over many years! Back in the day, she never thought deeply about it. But at that moment, Alicia suddenly felt so happy. Back then, her life was easy. There was really nothing to worry about. She had her parents and brother by her side. She would always approach her mom whenever she returned home. While her dad would always say, "What about me!" But he would be smiling and he would hug her. Then he would prepare food and toys for her as usual. Standing in front of the house she lived in for years, Alicia couldn''t control the emotions and feelings in her heart. That was her home! But now... An inexplicable sense of loss came to her mind. She turned around and closed her eyes, "Let''s go!" It was said that seeing an object would make you think of the people rted. At that moment, her throat and eyes were full of bitterness. As soon as she moved to step away, Frederick grabbed her waist and asked, "Don''t you want to go in and have a look?" Alicia shook her head as she choked back her sobs. That ce was no longer her home! It hasn''t been her home for a long time. "But we''re already at the door..." Frederick stroked the hair on her temples and slowly turned her body back. "No, no need for such trouble! We shouldn''t disturb the people there. Maybe I''ll feel even more ufortable if I go inside..." What if it is a scoundrel who''s living inside? What if the only wholesome memory of her home was destroyedpletely? She might as well not enter it ever again! He wrapped his arms around her waist and lightly pushed her to the door. "How do you know if you don''t try?" Frederick held her hand and knocked on the door. Immediately, a familiar voice sounded from the room, "Who''s there?" Her body froze and tears welled up in Alicia''s eyes. Was she dreaming? Why did it sound like her mom''s voice? As she stood there, dumbstruck, a familiar figure came out of the house. Seeing them, Mrs. nchard''s eyes turned red too. "Ally, Frederick, you are back! Why didn''t you call me beforehand?" "Mom..." A dull outcry sounded from her mouth. Alicia blinked at the sight. "You...?" Why was she there? What the hell was going on?N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. Was she dreaming? Unintentionally, Alicia nced at the door number then back to the woman in front of her again. She also pinched herself hard. As she felt a st of pain, her tears fell. "Mom!" "Hey!" Holding Alicia''s hand, Mrs. nchard nodded heavily, "Silly girl, we''re already at the door, what are you waiting for? Come on, let''s go in! Frederick..." They entered with their hands sped together. Along the way, they chatted non-stop. Frederick followed behind them. As soon as they entered the door, Alicia saw her dad standing with the help of crutches, his wheelchair ced near the sofa. As their eyes met, Alicia instantly burst into tears. "Dad? Dad, you''re back? You can stand up?" As she rushed forward, Alicia tripped and fell to the ground. At the same time, Mr. nchard was choked with sobs saying, "Ally..." "Get up first!" Mrs. nchard helped Mr. nchard back to the wheelchair, as Frederick helped Alicia up and led her to the sofa. Alicia sobbed and said in uncontroble excitement, "Dad, when did both of you return? What happened? What about this house? I''m so happy to see you at our home..." "It was all my fault! It''s all my fault you were forced to leave home! It was I who had caused all of this!" "Dad, Mom, I missed you so much!" For a long time, Aliciaughed and cried. Mr. nchard and Mrs. nchard couldn''t control their emotions either. Even Frederick was deeply touched by their reunion. Without words, he could feel the sincerity and selfless love from their actions. "Why didn''t you tell me that you guys were back? And why did both of you return to Bayton City? How did you live here? Does my brother know about this? And what about dad''s sickness? And this house..." Smiling at each other, Mrs. nchard exined. "Frederick bought this house and renovated it! He said he wanted to give you a surprise. He arranged a flightst week, and Nichs came to pick us up personally! Your dad and I are relieved to see both you and Nichs live such a great e Your father is getting better now and he has been getting good treatmenttely. Now, he just needs time to recover slowly! There are servants to help us with chores. Mrs. Andrews and Aunt McGowan would visit us to help too! This house is, atst, the ancestral home for the nchard family. Although it was left empty, your dad and I have been living together here for nearly 30 years. We didn''t think that we could get an opportunity toe back again! This is the home that I missed the most! Ourst wish is to retire here." ncing at her husband, Mrs. nchard continued. "From now on, I''ll be living here with your dad. We will have enough food to eat from our own garden. I don''t need too many people at home. It''s fine, I''ll slowly familiarize myself with living a simpler life. There are also some old neighbors dust we are familiar with. Whenever there are any celebrations or festivals, both of you cane back and stay for a few days if you want! That would be a perfect n!" Content "Thank you, hubby!" She was so touched that she couldn''t hold back her tears. He raised his hand and caressed her hair. He couldn''t stop the sh of sorrow that hid behind his smiling eyes. "Silly girl!" "This is your hometown, and it is also the ce where your parents used to be. will arrange everything with Nichs. This ce is great for recovery. It''s even convenient for your dad to walk around. You cane back at any time! Who your dad feels better, we can also bring them to Casterwich City if they like. Casterwich City and Bayton City are both our home!" Bayton City was a ce filled with her memories. Moreover, it was safer for both of her parents to live there instead of Casterwich City. Casterwich City still had much to clean up. As the old saying went, "even the mighty dragon is no match for the native serpent." Anyone who dared toy a finger on her would have to hold back and not act rashly in Bayton City, a ce that they were unfamiliar with. Chapter 858 Chapter 858 ? Holding his hand tightly, Alicia smiled through her tears. Soon, Mrs. Andrews came back with some groceries and Mrs. nchard asked Aunt McGowan to help with cooking. That day, they finally had their reunion dinner as a family. It was a pleasant experience at the dining table. Frederick drank some red wine with Mr. nchard, while Alicia and her mother chatted the whole night. Often they were so excited they almost choked withughter. After dinner, her mom dragged her to her room. Hugging a te full of snacks in her arms, and eating happily, Alicia''s eyes became red when she saw her mom making the bed. After it was made, she immediately sat on it and said in a sweet tone, "It''s so soft, mom. Let me sleep together with you tonight. Let''s have a good talk!" Rolling her eyes at Alicia, Mrs. nchard folded down a corner of the quilt. She then sat down beside her, and said, "Don''t talk nonsense!" Rubbing her head, and seeing her energetic expression, Mrs. nchard smiled when she same her daughter''s slightly plump, healthy face. "Ally, it''s not easy to find a man like Frederick. It''s your blessing to have found him! No matter what, you must treat him wholeheartedly. Women can act like a spoiled child, yet never be capricious, do you understand?" Looking at her face, Mrs. nchard knew that she was living a happy life. Mrs. nchard could not help her internalment. She could''ve never imagined what her family had gone through, the highs and lows. At that moment, everything had finallye together. "Yes, Mom! I remember your words of wisdom. Your daughter is not an idiot. I will remember everything! I won''t forget, trust me! And don''t worry, Frederick loves me very much!" Alicia held her mom''s arm and squinted. At that moment, her mood was indescribable. "You are always like this every time when I''m teaching you! You can''t just say it, you need to show it with actions! You''ve been married for so long, you should have a child or two by now! This is good for your rtionship! Wasn''t your body extremely healthy when you had your body checkupst time? Is it you who doesn''t want a baby or him..." He doesn''t have a problem, right? Alicia understood her mom''s unspoken question. But she didn''t want to hurt her man''s pride. Some things should be kept between husband and wife and not shared with one''s mother. Alicia chuckled to diffuse the situation. "Mom, you are thinking too much! We will definitely work hard! We''ve just been too busy with work. We just haven''t found the right time! We will work hard on it, don''t worry! It will be soon!" "Good, good! Just stay here for a few more days. You can take the opportunity to work harder!" While Mrs. nchard was earnestly teaching her daughter various secret techniques, Frederick and Mr. nchard were quiet in the living room. Although it was not the first time they''ve met, Frederick still felt an inexplicable nervousness. "Dad, have some tea!" Taking a sip, Mr. nchard smiled with satisfaction. "Frederick, it''s really a blessing for Ally to meet someone like you! From now on, Ally is officially yours. No matter how strong a woman is, she still needs a reliable man to depend on. I don''t ask for enormous fortune or wealth, only for both of you to get along well. Although Ally''s temper has improved a lot over the past two years, she could still be headstrong and stubborn. No matter what happens in the future, I hope you can be more forgiving to her! Look at me, my life is full of ups and downs, I have seen much in life. Even to this day, I can still proudly say that I already have the most precious treasure in my life!" Though he nced at his handicapped leg, the joy on Mr. nchard''s face was clearly from the heart! He''s right! How lucky would it be to have someone by your side... for rich or for poor, in sickness and in health. Seeing her family ovee obstacles together, the rtionship Alicia had with her mom, the sharing of ups and downs by her parents, even the close rtionship between her siblings... It was all fascinating to him. Frederick believed that a woman from such a family was one of a kind. "Dad, you''re too polite. It''s my fortune to meet a girl like Ally! Don''t worry! No matter what happens in the future, will definitely treat her well! If + don''t treat her well, even if you let me go, Nichs would never forgive me! I dare not, and absolutely won''t treat her badly!" Content belongs to "Alright, that''s good! Frederick, don''t me me for being verbose. Once you be a parent, you''ll be able to understand how we''re feeling right now. Regardless of how excellent the man whom my myvel.r daughter is marrying, as long as we are alive, she''ll always remain in our heart..." This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. That night, the four of them chatted until 10 at night, before they reluctantly returned to their rooms. Alicia was so excited that she closed the door, held Frederick''s head, and gave him a big kiss, "Hubby, I love you so much!" "Hubby, thank you." Frederick didn''t dare to move as she wiggled around. He snickered and said, "Are you treating me like a delicious lollipop?" His face was full of her saliva! Gently pinching her lower jaw, Frederick lowered his head and kissed her on her red lips, "I don''t want you to thank me, I just wanted you to never forget me!" Never forget him! Remembering, Frederick hugged her tightly again! "Of course! I only remember how bad you were. This way, my hubby could only treat me better!" Alicia hooked her wrist around his neck and squinted with a smile. They looked at each other as she stood on tiptoe and took the initiative to kiss him back. "Hubby, do you know that you have brought home another two more baby seekers? There are now..." Alicia lowered her head and carefully counted with her fingers. She then said jokingly, "If Aunt Clements is counted as a half, there are already six and a half of them." "Eh?" How were there so many? Looking at his confused eyes, Alicia rolled her eyes at him, "Granny, dad, Uncle Gary, Aunt Amanda, and now my mom and dad!" Could someone let her catch her breath? Frederick almostughed out loud, "Shouldn''t Uncle Gary and Aunt Amanda pester Trevor instead?" Why were they even considered? The pressure was too much! "It''s because you''re the eldest son and grandson of the Clements family. Did you know, grandma would always look at me every time she mentioned a baby! It''s easy for Victoria to be excused with reasons such as the matter of etiquette and seniority!" How depressing! Drawing on his chest with her tiny hand, Alicia''s charming eyes were seductive, revealing a hint of flirtation, "Hubby, let''s keep working hard!" They have been tooxtely. Although they said that they would work hard, they hadn''t been putting too much effort into it. Now, after thinking about it carefully, Alicia suddenly realized that they hadn''t been together for a long time. They were always busy with work, not to mention the few quarrels they had. Thinking carefully, it must have been almost two or three months already! Chapter 859 Chapter 859 ? Suddenly, Alicia''s heart skipped a beat. She asked herself, has it been so long already? With his strong desires, how could he stand it? But looking into his eyes, Alicia believed that he would never betray her. But all of a sudden, she felt a little regret. She had been quarreling with him quite often. Even though they shared the same bed, they did not make use of the opportunity. Alicia wrapped her arms around his neck. At that moment, Alicia desired it greatly. With her eyes full of passion, she did not hide her desire. "Hubby, I want it!" It was rare for her to be so straightforward. His heart almost jumped out of his chest as his arms tightened around her. However, Frederick forcefully suppressed the excitement in his heart and tried to endure the pain in his body. He lowered his head and gave her an affectionate kiss. "Baby, it''s toote today. Aren''t we going out to y tomorrow? I don''t want you to be too tired!" His direct refusal made her a little unhappy. A woman''s intuition shed across her mind... He didn''t want to touch her at all! Immediately, she shook her head, "Mm, I''m not tired..." Since it had been so long, it was natural for him to have needs. She had taken the initiative, yet he did not react. That wasn''t his style. The more proactive Alicia was, the more ufortable Frederick felt. He was both physically and mentally scared. He wanted to push her away, but as soon as he raised his hand, he instinctively touched her cheek. "How can you say you''re not tired? See, you even have dark circles around your eyes! Go take a shower first!" As he didn''t have the heart to refuse her outrightly, Frederick tried to dy her! Feeling his reaction clearly, Alicia let out a sigh of relief. She rubbed her eyes and replied, "Uh-huh." She was frightened. She really thought that he had no reaction towards her anymore! She may be tired, but she still couldn''t ignore her husband''s needs! Lost in her thought, she grabbed her clothes and went into the bathroom. Little did she know, the moment she left, Frederick heaved a long sigh of relief. When the sound of running water stopped, Frederick picked up his mobile phone and called Chet, pretending to discuss some important matter. After about 10 minutes of talking, he nced at the bed out of the corner of his eyes. Seeing her lying on the bed, Frederick deliberately spoke a few minutes more before he hung up. "I''m going to take a shower first, wait for me!" As usual, his movements were patient and calm as he went into the bathroom. However, he took as much time as he could in the bath, hoping Alicia would be asleep before he came out of the bathroom. Unexpectedly, when he walked out while drying his hair, Alicia was leaning against the pillow, hugging a doll in her arms. She was merely dozing off. He paused, when Alicia put aside the doll, yawning and muttering, "Hubby, what took you so long?" Seeing that he couldn''t avoid it, Frederick quickly dried his hair and climbed into bed, "Aren''t you tired? Let''s sleep already!" Her eyelids were too heavy so she threw herself into his arms, nestled herself against him, and said, "Mm...Good night, hubby!" Since they were on holiday, it didn''t matter when they did it! Not knowing that she was nning something, Frederick stroked her soft hair and looked at the lovely figure in his arms. The corners of his mouth raised a little. He held her in his arms and closed his eyes with satisfaction. The next day, as the sweet sounds of birds chirping filled the air, Frederick opened his eyes and saw a pair of big bright eyes staring straight at him. "Good morning, hubby!" "Morning..." As soon as Frederick opened his mouth, a small round mound rubbed against him, stunning him so much that he shouted, "Ally!" His husky voice went hoarse. Frederick narrowed his eyes at his wife. D*mn it! This time, Alicia took the initiative and didn''t wait for him. Her impulsive actions blew Frederick''s rationale away. Holding her tiny hand and looking into her seductive eyes, Frederick felt as if his lungs were on fire. He struggled to say, "I will be gentle. Just tell me if you feel ufortable!" Alicia kissed him softly, and Frederick slowly removed the cloth that was between them.This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org. No matter how much he was burning from excitement, he kept her condition in mind. He didn''t dare to move too aggressively. He was also afraid there was a chance the injection failed. Thus, he kept restraining himself unconsciously. The lengthened encounter heightened their emotions until it finally exploded in a long-awaited satisfaction. After a simple relief, Frederick felt a faint lick of guilt and didn''t dare to be unbridled again. As for Alicia, although she was a little tired, she was also satisfied. Obviously feeling that he hadn''t enjoyed it to the fullest, she took it as his compassion towards her. Svel.r thought that he couldn''t bear to torment her anymore. Therefore, she got up, reached out her tiny hand, and helped him in another way! Content belongs to It was an exhrating morning, just like the bright sunshine outside of the window. Later that day, they both visited St. Abbott University, a ce that had left a deep impression on Alicia''s memory She spent the most wonderful four years of her life this ce. If she hadn''t graduated and hadn''t met him, this ce might have been the only meaningful and memorable destination in her life. If she was alone, she might have chosen toe back and take a walk! Since being with Frederick however, she didn''t really mind if she had returned or not. Because, in her heart, the university was far less important than the life she had with him at the moment. This visit to St. Abbott University was personally arranged by Frederick! As they walked on the grass, Alicia''s heart was pounding fast. For their visit, the two of them deliberately dressed in casual sportswear. Her hair was tied up in a ponytail, and she wore a pair of sneakers. It made her look younger. Squinting at him, Alicia couldn''t help but pull him to a stop, "Hubby?" Coming to a halt, Frederick looked down, "Hmm?" "Do you still mind what happened between me and Jeremy? It''s already in the past. Since we''ve put it out of our minds, we can skip this ce. It doesn''t matter that I grew up here, it''s fine!" She did not forget that before, they strolled around the corner to see the bus stop signs around Casterwich City. In fact, didn''t he really care about the past of Jeremy and her? "Now that I think about it, maybe I should thank him. Although I suffered a lot because of him, at least I met you! Otherwise, how could we have had any other opportunities to meet? Am I right?" Frederick held her tiny hand and ced a kiss on the back of it. He nodded and said, "We''re destined to meet. You''re destined to be mine! Just like I''m destined to be yours!" Simrly, although Danica was in his heart for more than a decade, she was iparable to even one year of Alicia''s presence! "No matter what, the past is always a part of you. You can''t deny all the great memories here just because you had one regret! I don''t mind if you remember..." Even Jeremy! As long as she could remember, whatever it was, it would be for the best! Chapter 860 Chapter 860 "Mm." A sense of relief came over Alicia and she smiled, "Hubby, let me show you around my school, the ce where I used to study and y..." Holding his hand, Alicia walked towards the rtively independent New District on the south side. She spoke as they walked, pointing out the different ces. "The building in front of us is the hostel. There''s a cafeteria, a delicacy restaurant, and a small bookstore over there. And there''s a sports field there. Although we didn''t have to exercise every day like runningps in high school, it was also to show up for attendance! Therefore, we were particrly envious of those who were on duty, as they could sleep in for ten more minutes!" As she recalled the past, Alicia slowed down her pace. "At that time, ten minutes of sleep was enough for me to be happy the whole day. Although I didn''t stay in the hostel often, I had a good rtionship with my roommates. Unfortunately, we parted ways after graduation. Some went abroad, some went home, and some got married." At first, they kept in touch with each other. Gradually, everyone had their own lives, while others changed their contact details. It was difficult for her to keep in touch with her friendster. Moreover, her rtionship with Jeremy drove her further apart from her roommates. The series of incidents after her graduation also kept her busy. Thinking back, except for Victoria, she had only greeted a few of her friends on the inte. They weren''t close anymore. Alicia couldn''t help but feel disappointed at the thought.This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org. As the saying goes, "One cannot make an omelet without breaking eggs". Initially, her family background had already triggered jealousy among the women around her. Later, when she was with Jeremy, she had almost be the enemy of women. When she was in dire straits, the people around her pushed her away. Thinking back, Alicia didn''t even know how she got through that difficult period! She couldn''t have known what to expect until she finally encountered it. Nor would she have realized her own strength until she met those challenges. Listening to her chatter and memories, Frederick felt happier than if he had won the lottery. There was nothing that sounded more pleasant than her words. Holding her hand, Frederick softly guided her to the inner shoulder of the road, and naturally hooked around her waist. She suddenly came to her senses and smiled. Alicia lifted her foot and stepped onto the barrier. While she was walking on tiptoe, Frederick held on to her side. She moved just like a happy child. "Back in the day, I used to love walking on these. There was no one to support me by my side, so I trained my bnce!" Suddenly, Alicia hooked her arms around his neck, tilted her head, and said with a smile, "Hubby, do you know what these are used for?" Facing her pouty red lips, Frederick lowered his head and pecked at it. "Kiss..." "What? Are you serious?" She gave him a slight push but then drew him closer with a smile. "How could anyone have been so open then? Holding hands on campus was already something! To kiss, one had to go to the small forest at night." She beckoned him with her fingers. When he lowered his head, Alicia pushed him away abruptly and said, "Hubby, you''re such a fool! A step like this is used to tease boys like you, haha..." Giggling, Alicia stepped down and continued. "Isn''t it fun? The boys would always have blushes all over the face whenever they walked along this flower terrace. It was so cute!" While they were joking around, Alicia poked his charming face. She did not tell him that this ce was used for catwalk practice for the course she majored in! Since she majored in design, she had to model her own creations for any activities they had! Especially in the summer evening, there were always charming girls with shorts hanging around the area. It would''ve been impossible for the boys to not blush when they had passed by! "You''re so naughty!" Frederick wrapped an arm around her neck and pinched her little face, "How many guys did you tease back then?" "Mm." With her head tilted, Alicia counted her ten fingers, over and over again. In an instant, Frederick had a long face, and his eyes were focused on her hands. In the next second, a kiss fell on his cheek, "You are the first one!" His heart skipped a beat! He was so thrilled that he gathered her closer into his arms! Feeling his excitement, Alicia felt inexplicable happiness. "Back in the day, I also used to practice walking here. Many boys came to see me, but I didn''t need anyone to help me." Hugging his waist, Alicia gently raised her head as she said, "I just found out today that having someone to hold on to makes me really happy!" She not only felt stable but also secure! "In the future, I will support you even on t ground. Forever!" "Mm..." Arms around each other, they moved on. For every step they took, Alicia would introduce every scenery to him in detail. She would also nag at him every time she recalled something. However, whenever she was talking excitedly, Frederick''s heart would always hurt as if he was being stabbed by a needle. At noon, Alicia brought him to the canteen. Returning to their seats with a tray full of food, Frederick looked up to see her annoyed expression and the fierce look her eyes. It was obvious that she was not very happy. "What''s wrong?" What happened? Why did her mood change so dramatically? He picked up the fork and stabbed a piece of sugar-coated potato. But before it was put on her te, a willful and aggrieved voice sounded. "I don''t want to eat anymore!" "Huh? Aren''t you hungry?" Seeing her pale expression, Frederick instinctively felt a little nervous, "Are you feeling sick?" Raising his hand, he touched her forehead immediately. She pulled his hand down and said in a hoarse voice, "Hubby, I want to eat at home!" Didn''t he notice that he was followed by a group of female students? They were all acting seductive and coquettish. How disgusting! She was not here to find a mistress for her husband! Why didn''t they tie up their hair? Wearing lipstick in a §ß§Ô§Ñ r¨¦staurant like this? Were they dumb or something? "Well, if you want to go home, let''s go home!" As soon as Frederick walked out, he was tenderly hugged from behind. Frederick looked down at her hands then turned around in surprise and held her in his arms. He caressed her hair and said in a soft voice, "Why are you suddenly so sentimental?" Shaking her head, Alicia arched into him. She couldn''t exin how she was suddenly enveloped by a strong sense of danger. That was the first time that she could clearly feel the res from the other women! Although she still had some pride, when the crowd gathered around her was filled with a bunch of beautiful women, her self-confidence dispersed instantly. The long-buried feeling of loss emerged in her mind again. With all his attention on her, Frederick waspletely indifferent to his surroundings. He held her in his arms and slowly walked out of the restaurant. After getting into the car, they went home. However, as soon as she sat in the car, she fell asleep. Chapter 861 Chapter 861 ? In Bayton City, the two of them visited many ces. Both intentionally and unintentionally, Frederick brought Alicia to ces that made a deep impression in her mind, regardless of good or bad. He had even brought her to the hotel where Jeremy had abandoned her back in the day. Alicia was unperturbed. Other thanmenting about the past, her feelings towards all the ces had be blurry. However, as they rode in the cable car to the top of the mountain to watch the sunset, she huddled in Frederick''s arms, her smile full of happiness. Watching the brilliant red glow of the sun gradually disappear into the horizon, Alicia felt a strange sadness as thest glimmer of light faded away. "Beautiful sceneries always seem particrly short-lived..." She''s right! Peace and happiness in life are momentary. Frederick lowered his head and gently nted a kiss on her hair. His lips curled into a faint smile. "However, it is its short-lived presence that makes it precious. The more beautiful it is, the more precious it should be! Ally, I wish I could freeze this moment in time. I want to hold you in my arms, forever..." She felt warm in his embrace. Eventually, he hugged her tighter. She would definitely recover, right? She has to! She can''t forget him! He sincerely prayed to the heavens! "From now on, you can bring me here once a year! Next time, we can visit earlier to climb up the mountain! If you didn''t need to go back a day earlier, we wouldn''t have needed to ride the cable car! Anyway, time doesn''t have to stop. Life should go on in wonderful continuity." She felt secure with him by her side. There was nothing to be afraid of. As Alicia gently closed her eyes, Frederick''s heart squeezed. The truth burned in the back of his throat. The reason for their early return was because he suddenly recalled his appointment for his contraceptive injection. He had been holding out on her for days These days, he had been finding all kinds of excuses to refuse her. He had already lost control earlier that day. He knew that by the time she recovered, his excuses and selfcontrol would have already reached their limits. However, when he opened his mouth, Frederick changed the topic. "Ally, am I engraved on your heart? What if one day you fall ill and hurt your head. What if you can''t think anymore, nor speak, will you... forget everything between us?" Giggling, Alicia raised her hand and poked his forehead. "Have you been watching too many dramas? Why would I have amnesia? I am not vegetative, and I don''t have a brain injury!" Alicia tilted her head and deliberately teased him. "Even if I forget you, I will definitely remember the person who showed me this beautiful sunset! Did you know, when my dad was unable to talk and move, I felt that as long as he is still alive and breathing, he will stay by my side and never forget me! We never gave up and we had managed to pull through in the end!" However, it was a hellish situation to be in! The unending waiting and despair was something one had to go through to truly understand. As Frederick was about to open his mouth, she cut him off and said, "If it were me, if I knew in advanced, then I would probably hide somewhere far away!" With a bright smile, Alicia said thoughtfully, "That time when my father could finally stand up on his own two feet, the sentence that hemented the most was ''I regret being like this.'' I knew that he felt sorry for my mom! In just a few short years, my mother aged and almost seemed like a different person! But I deeply believe, that my mother was willing to exchange her beauty for the soulmate of her life! When my father finally woke up, the smile on my mother''s face struck me deeply! With my father better now, she even seems younger..." But wasn''t she the same? She was much thinnerpared to before and she had lost her baby fat. Maybe it was because that she was still rtively young, so she didn''t look that much older. However, her skin seemed to be tightened due to the mountainous workload she faced. She was well had been over the past few years. If it was not the fact that she owed her parents, perhaps she would have chosen to free herself from this burden a long time ago. aware of how tired she Now that she recalled her father''s words, she seemed to understand a little better. She stared at Frederick seriously. "If that dayes, I wish to have fulfilled my promises. Give me a year! I will not let you down, nor be a burden to you! As long as you are happy, I would have no regrets!" If her life really had such an oue, holding on to this wonderful memory was enough. She loved him deeply, and didn''t want him to suffer! Of course, if the heavens were willing, she would choose to stay by his side to the end of her life! She loved him that much. Raising her hand, she gently touched his angr jaw, her eyes full of love. He had given her so much. At that moment, she didn''t care what it was, she would give him her all. Little did she know, every single word she said was deeply etched into Frederick''s heart. Even though he noticed that she was speaking from her own perspective. He swallowed all the things that he wanted to confess about her illness. He was afraid that she would really disappear from his world, just like what she had said earlier. Frederick held her in his arms, temporarily suppressing all his rioting thoughts, and expressed it in another way. "If it were me, would do the same. I will try everything, and never give up! I will definitely grasp onto everyst glimmer of hope! Ally, there''s l.n nothing that is more important to me than you! I will give up everything for you. Everything..." Content No matter what, he would definitely save her. He would be by her side until death. He knew that she, a girl who never gave up on her father despite the odds, would also stay by his side forever. His Ally was worth it! "It''s getting dark, let''s go back!" Frederick fixed her jacket a little, "It''s cold at night. You''re not allowed to take it off until you get home!" They took the cable car back again. 1 The trip to Bayton City was indeed a memorable experience for Alicia. When they returned home, she sorted out the photos they tookpiling like like a diary, keeping it in her own encrypted space... Content belongs to After returning, Frederick found an opportunity to visit the hospital. After the injection, he went straight to Carson''s office. As he pushed the door open, a fierce voice suddenly rang out, "Who is it? Don''t you know-?" "Frederick?" Looking up from the files in his hands, Carson calmed himself down and stood up immediately. He scratched his head disconcertedly. "Frederick, you''re here! Have a seat. I''ll get you a drink!" "Why are you so furious? Are you under too much pressure?" Knowing that his private affairs had caused him a lot of trouble recently, Frederick felt sorry for Carson. Carson shook his head and said, "The results are out, but I couldn''t find the problem!"Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org. Chapter 862 Chapter 862 ? Frederick''s gaze fell on the report and frowned as he reached for it. After pouring him a ss of water, Carson exined. "On its own, the various substances wouldn''t cause much harm to the human body. We''ve experimented on it to investigate the other unknown substances, yet nothing abnormal could be found. The thing is, when all the various substances werebined injected into mice, we saw that it induced obvious unresponsiveness and slow reactions. Of course, mice are different from to human body so it''s not conclusive. But the thing that confuses me the most is how can these substances trigger a chain of reactions without producing any toxins? Throughout the experiment, I extracted specimens testing in several phases. However, in-vitro culture wasn''t effective at all!" Carson knocked his fists on his head and sighed. "I used to think that I was knowledgeable in the field. But in the past few years, I suddenly realised that experts are among the people. Although I can easily handle challenging cases, I am absolutely incapable of dealing with these kind of dirty tricks! I have even sent it to my friends abroad to analyze and investigate. All their conclusions came back with simr results. The effects are serious indeed. But I will definitely find a way. Don''t worry too much about it, Frederick! We''ll ovee this obstacle.!" Frederick reached out and gave Carson a hug. He even patted him on the shoulder and disyed a faint smile. "I believe in you! Go rest. There are dark circles under your eyes!" At that moment, Frederick was a lot calmer. It seemed like he had epted reality and was prepared for the worst. In the room, the two sat down, got a fresh pot of coffee, then re-organized their thoughts to discuss further on how to deal with the current situation. In the CEO''s office at Soaver International, Frederick finished his work then started his research on amnesia again. He scoured the inte, making use of all channels, even posting his questions on various forums. As he read through the replies, he could almost tell that most of them were scammers. Clinging to hope, he got in touch with two of them. Unfortunately, it was expected, both of them were either bragging or asking for money. Seeing someone agreed on the random symptom of coughing up blood that Frederick simply made up, he deleted the contact without a second thought. So unreliable! As days went by, anxiety and uneasiness grew in his heart, reaching a point where it was about to explode. At that moment, he was a drowning man who was clutching at straws. The experts agreed that the illness was caused by the extraordinarybination of substances that could damage the cranial nerves or triggered some kind of gic mutation. Either could possibly cause cereber atrophy. Symptoms of cereber atrophy were unresponsive movements, inarty, forgetfulness, and more, simr to Alzheimer''s disease. The conclusions of several experts were simr, and yet he still searched the Inte for any sign of hope for a cure! Geez, His brain must be flooded with water! He even offered a million-dor reward online! Wasn''t he just attracting swindlers and insults? Knocking his fists against his head, he was on the verge of a mental breakdown! Later, he called for an update on Alicia''s current situation. His biggest fear was hearing reports of emerging symptoms. Carson had once said that every urrence of any symptom could mean that her condition had worsened. The biggest issue was that no amount of research could bepleted in just a few days'' time. A feasible n would logically take years. Would Ally be able to hold on till then? He hung up the phone in a daze, stroking the ring on his finger. An unprecedented heaviness settled on Frederick''s shoulder as his eyes fell on the photo on the table. It was a group photo of him, Alicia, and his grandma surrounded by blooming flowers against a sunshine-filled backdrop. They were smiling brightly. The photo was like a breathtaking drawing that tugged at your heartstrings. Taking apart the picture frame, he removed a picture of a young woman that was holding a child in her arms. Fingers gently caressing the gorgeous face of the woman, sadness filled his gaze. "Mom, am I doomed? Am I destined to be alone in my lifetime? Any challenge I have encountered in my career can always be easily solved. But why this? Why can''t my loved one and I be together forever?" He clenched his fist tightly and thought, "It''s said that the road to happiness is filled with setbacks. But the setbacks we''ve faced... wasn''t it more than enough?" His gazended on the brightly smiling figure. As his rough fingers caressed on the fair and exquisite face, he said softly, "Without you, of what use is wealth to me?" In the end, they were just a pile of worldly possessions. An anonymous number lit up on his phone and woke him from his thoughts. After ncing at it, Frederick immediately guessed who it was. Other than Danica, who else was so insensible as to call him continuously? If he didn''t answer, his phone will probably be bombarded with messages again! Before the vibrations stopped, he tapped on the answer button. As usual, he remained silent. After a moment of silence, a gloomy female voice rang in his ears. "Frederick, there''s some white hair on my head already..." Her voice was ghost- like, chilling to the bone. Although it wasn''t night time yet, her voice sounded frightening over the phone. He finally opened his mouth. He was unexpectedly calm. "Danica, when will you stop this nonsense? Does messing around with me every now and then give you a sense of aplishment? Don''t you know that anyst bit of affection I had for you is being eroded by your childish act? Congrattions, everyst bit of it is finally gone!" In the beginning, he had sympathy towards her situation! Letting out a slight sigh, Frederick answered with a question, "Does doing this make you feel better?" He knew that in the end, what she wanted was to drag Frederick into her sufferings and misfortunes. "I''m going to die, anyway. What''s wrong with me being selfish and willful for once before my death? My life is already so short, can''t I be willful for just once? I don''t care if I go to hell. I don''t even care if have an afterlife..." This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. If she had the same fate in her next life, she might as well live like a beast instead! Her character waspletely distorted. Danica shouted in a low voice, "If I don''t fight for it, who will give me the chance to do so? I don''t have much time left! Who wants to be a good person? Should I pretend to be gentle, considerate, magnanimous and virtuous? I just wanted to spend myst moments with the only ''happiness'' in my life... What''s wrong with that? Do you think she will do better than me? Do you think she will act any better if she had known that she would die in no time?" Her sharp voice pierced through his eardrums, while Frederick stayed silent. She had lost her mind, and he was left speechless! "I only ask for half a year, then no one will disturb the both of you ever again. Best of both worlds, ain''t it?" When Danica brought up the old matter again, Frederick pondered for a moment with a solemn expression. "Danica, all the love we had for each other seems in vain. If you had found your own happiness back then, I would''ve definitely given you my blessings!" In other words, she didn''t love him at all and she didn''t understand love at all! All the while, the one person she loved was herself! After a short pause, Frederick provoked. "If this is the funeral that you have prepared for the three of us, I will definitely choose to suffer with her! I don''t ept your threats. From now on, don''t ever disturb me again!" Chapter 863 Chapter 863 ? As soon as he finished his sentence, Frederick broke out a cold sweat. That was probably his most powerless bottom line! In the next second, Danica pulled at her hair in frustration and screeched brokenly."Don''t you dare to hang up! Why? Why?! You would rather die with her than just giving me half a year? I''m dying!" Why would he reject such a chance? A mere half a year in exchange for two people''s lifetime? Was he really in love with that woman? He actually wanted to die with her? He would rather die than to give her some time?Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org. The memory of a solemn pledge of love sounded in Danica''s ear and she could not ept it. She didn''t want to believe that there was a world of difference between her and Alicia. The thought made her a little crazy. She stormed around the room in a fury. Her restless and heavy footsteps echoed and she sneered in a horrible smile. "Huh, you want to live and die together? Not so easy! The illness she has is not just unidentifiable, but excruciating! Infinite pain and suffering! Do you know what that drug was used for? It was used in the imperial pce during ancient times, to make concubines disappear naturally and soundlessly! But before their death, they would experience the greatest pain and suffering in the world! Rest assured, she won''t die easily, but she will definitely suffer a fate worse than death! Do you still want to apany her? Haha..." Enraged, Danica''s eyes bulged in madness and she shouted, "Dream on! Without my antidote, you''ll watch her suffer in agony before her death! Even if you desire to follow her to the depth of hell, both of you will never be together! Never!" Impossible! She would die before him! They wouldn''t be together in death! Not at the same time! "Absolutely impossible... This is a secret potion from an ancient book. There''s no recipe, nor a method to develop a cure. It''s impossible for you to cure her! Moreover, the book has already been burned into ashes..." Lindsay had clearly said that it was a confidential recipe. She had only managed to carry out research on a certain aspect of the drug, not to mention that there was no permanent antidote at all! The antidote that she had was only enough to dy the drug''s effect for a period of time! Therefore, it was suitable for her, ain''t it? To keep her alive for more than a year? Moreover, she had already burned the recipe! At that time, she could close her eyes with a smile on her face. That woman would follow in her footsteps very soon. More importantly, she would close her eyes without any regrets. How dare her? This d*mn woman, who snatched her man when she was alive, and even wanted to him die with her? Her knuckles were clenched tightly, Danica was so emotional that she did not realize she had exposed herself. On the other end of the phone, Frederick had achieved his purpose. Frederick''s expression was livid, and the corner of his lips tightly pursed into a line. A secret potion from an ancient book? Was it she that really behind caused Alicia''s illness? It was surreal that something he saw on TV could actually happen in real life! However, this world is full of mystery. All sorts of strange diseases existed. He would be a fool to discredit it outright. Frederick stayed silent, his mind hazy. Was there really no other way? Was this her so-called love and care for him? To ruin his life? At that moment, Danica''s words made Frederick rethink the n he had set up for her. Frederick felt his heart pounding fast. Even if there was a well- prepared remote ind, did he really dare to send her there? She deserved to die. But what about his dear Ally? For her to die because of a woman like Danica, he would not die in peace! "She clearly said, there wasn''t any..." Mumbling to herself, Danica almost blurted out more information. Danica''s voice suddenly stopped, bing more and more paranoid. "Are you really going to watch her die without doing anything? Would you rather see her suffer to death right in front of your eyes? You would rather choose a lose-losen et situation than fulfill my dreams? With my antidote, she won''t have to suffer anymore. Moreover, you would still have a future with Alicia. All I need... Are just six months!" What she wanted was thest happiness before her death! She was already living in hell when she was alive. What was there to look forward to after her death? Danica regained her senses a little after venting her anger. Faintly, she also sensed something wrong. On the other hand, she also felt that if she grabbed his throat, he would. definitely agree. However, before she had time to re-organize her thoughts, the buzzy tone of the phone hanging up sounded. Content In an instant, with a killing gaze, Danica was so agitated that she couldn''t stop jumping around. "Frederick! How dare you hang up the phone? Talk to me! You will regret it! You will definitely regret it!" Screaming over the phone, Danica feebly copsed on the ground, wrapping her arms around her stomach. Her tears could not hide the despair in her eyes... After hanging up the phone, Frederick felt the same despair as she did. One question resounded in his head. How? He had taken every precaution. When did Danica find the opportunity to take action? How did she do it? Everyone has their weakness. He knew that! What did Danica care about the most? What was her weakness? Clenching his aching forehead, Frederick muttered, "No idea!" What weaknesses does a dying person possess? A person who was not afraid of death a terrifying opponent! Unbelievably, her illness had be her weapon! What ancient recipe held such power? Would turning to Chinese Medicine be a solution?" Frederick picked up his cell phone and called Carson again. In the following two days, Frederick found a glimmer of expectation and hope by taking a multiprong approach. Fortunately, Danica did not disturb him, so his thoughts were clear and steady. That day Frederick returned home to chaos. The servants were scrambling to clean up the huge mess and irritation bloomed in his chest. "Why is going on? What are you all doing?" "Master Frederick! Miss nchard spilled the milk, then she started vomiting non-stop..." As servants finished speaking, Frederick''s expression changed in an instant. He rushed up the stairs immediately, "Ally?" When he rushed into the bedroom, he heard the sound of vomitinging from the bathroom. Frederick hurried to the door and almost bumped into Alicia. He quickly held her in his arms. Frederick could not help but be shocked by her pale face. "Where''s the difort? I''ll take you to the hospital!" Pushing him away weakly, Alicia §Ö ve waved her hand, rubbing her painful forehead and covered her mouth, "It''s all right Let me rinse my mouth first..." "Let''s talkter when youe out!" Alicia gestured with her hand then went back into the bathroom and quickly brushed her teeth. Following her into the bathroom, Frederick noticed a little bit of toothpaste stain on the washstand. Obviously, it was not the first time that she was vomiting like that. Content belongs to What was going on? Why was she vomiting continuously?" Thinking of Danica''s words and the hospital''s diagnosis, he felt extremely frightened, "Was this another symptom? Was the situation already worsening?" How could it be so fast? The progression was terrifying! Chapter 864 Chapter 864 ? While brushing her teeth, Alicia still felt nauseous then started to retch. It felt as if she was going to vomit all her organs out. Frederick was still in trance, all the while washed and rinse, the feeling in her throat could not be suppressed. From time to time, she gagged uncontrobly. He wrapped his arms around her waist and hugged her tightly. His heart ached as he said, "You''re sick. Let me bring you to the hospital. Carson would know how to help you!" With so many experts around, even if she couldn''t be cured, couldn''t her symptoms be relieved a little? She raised her head and looked at him in surprise. Alicia replied quickly, "It''s just nausea, you don''t have a fuss. Even if Carson''s resources are free, we should not waste them just like this!" She just identally bit a little silkworm pupa. To be hospitalized just because of that... When she thought of eating insects, Alicia gagged again. She pushed him away and ran to the bathroom. As she bent over the toilet once more, she waved him away. "Frederick go out! Go out and don''t look at me!"This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org. Why did he keep staring at her? After retching, Alicia suddenly felt better. She straightened up and met a pair of sorrowful eyes in the mirror. Feeling the warmth behind her, her face couldn''t help but be a little more serious. She turned around and gently caressed his stubbly face with her hand. When she spoke again, her voice was much lighter and softer. "Hey, I''m not a fragile vase. Do you still treat me like a baby in your arms? I''m not that weak, so don''t worry too much about me!" It''s just some vomiting. Why was he so nervous?" Alicia pulled him out of the bathroom and sat down on the sofa. She reached out her hand and pointed to the dish that had not been finished yet. "I just ate something that made me sick! I''m really fine! It''s all that shop owner''s fault for putting something weird in my food. There was a silkworm pupa in it. The moment I realized it, itpletely ruined my appetite! I''m so angry! Looking at it again, my appetite haspletely gone! I shouldn''t have been so gluttonous to buy the snacks..." Disgusted, Alicia showed him the stic bag over and leanedfortably in his arms. She even rubbed herself against his chest. "Did you know? I''ve been afraid of this since I was a child. I can''t believe that I took a bite of it. Oh my god, it''s so gross! It''s useless even if I brush my teeth thousands of times! I''m so hungry, yet I don''t want to eat anymore! Well, It''s fine that I ate it unknowingly. I just had to identally nce at it when I was about to drink my ss of milk. Hubby, don''t you think I''m so unlucky? I don''t care if that this thing contains protein. Insects are insects, I''d rather not have that protein!" Remembering the disgusting silkworm pupa, Alicia began to feel ufortable again. She turned her face and buried herself in Frederick''s arms. She didn''t even dare to look at the stic bag even more. "Hubby, quick! Throw it away, I feel grossed out again!" With his heart still in his throat, Frederick stretched out his arm and threw it into the rubbish bin immediately, "Don''t hide it from me. Are you really not in pain?" From what Danica said, the poison in her was extremely vicious. A living death. Naturally, she would suffer more if she lived. Stroking her hair, Frederick felt as if his heart was tied up in knots. "So you still feel sick? Ally..." She should go to the hospital! Frederick resolved, instantly. No matter what method he had to use, he had to save her, he must save her! She shook her head cutely. Feeling the love and care from Frederick, Alicia sessfully controlled her difort. Her expression gradually turned into a blooming flower smile. As she opened her mouth to say something, a familiar ringtone sounded and Alicia quickly grabbed the phone, "Martha..." It was a customer who was urging her to settle some payments. Letting out a sudden cry, she said quickly. "Oh, I''m sorry, Martha, I''ll transfer it to you right away! I was going to do it today. Silly me, I''m so busy that I forgot about it, sorry for that. Don''t worry, we have been coborating for such a long time already, definitely settle the payment right away!" While talking, Alicia hurriedly rummaged her bag. "We''ll have a lot of opportunities to coborate more in the future! Okay, got it, Martha, I''ll transfer the payment immediately!" After hanging up, Alicia quickly logged in to her mobile bank ount. While doing so, she was muttered to herself, "Oh wait, what is the password again? Huh, wrong password? Oh right, that 58." Although she was just babbling to herself, Frederick felt his fear rising again. Looking at her working so hard, he felt helpless. After finishing her work, Alicia sent a message to Martha, then made a call to the finance department to inform the person in charge about it. By the time she was done, 20 minutes had gone by. Staring at her, Frederick felt as if his heart was being tortured. He was anxious. When she finally finished her work, Frederick gently caressed her hair, "Ally?" "Yes?" At that moment, a cool breeze blew, and a familiar and irritating scent waft by. Wrinkling her nose, Alicia abruptly stood up and ran into the bathroom again. When Frederick stood up, he heard the sound of Alicia retching again. His face turned pale in an instant. Before he could run towards the bathroom, Alicia came running out again. This time, there was tissue stuffed in both of Alicia''s nostrils. She held her breath and rushed straight towards the rubbish bin. She then picked up the garbage bag and hurried to the door. Frederick stared at her, dumbfounded. His mind was nk. As quickly as she left, Alicia returned and closed the door. She then took out the tissues, patted her chest, and gasped. "I almost suffocated to death!" Then she quickly ran to the balcony, opened up a few windows to let out some fresh air. Judging from her movements, she did not seem sick any longer. After a short moment of joy, worry emerged in Frederick''s mind again. As soon as Alicia returned, Frederick hugged her tightly and lowered his head to her neck. They stood with their whole lengths against each other intimately. Alicia turned around and caressed his cheeks, with a faint smile on her face, "I know now it''s really not suitable to eat in the bedroom. I won''t bezy anymore!" If she had known that it would turn out like this, she would have finished her dinner downstairs. "I have no one else to me but myself," she thought. "Hubby, you will be happier in the future! You don''t have to scold me for eating in our bedroom again. I won''t do it even if you allowed me to store my snacks in the bedroom. Never again!" Their bedroom smelled like food, and it was terrible! After she spoke, she chuckled. "However, if not for gaining weight, eating snacks on the sofa is such a great enjoyment... It feels different!" When she finished speaking, she started to feel a little tired and even yawned twice in a row. Chapter 865 Chapter 865 ? The inadvertent movement made Frederick swallowed the words that he was about to say, "Are you sleepy?" It was a good thing for her to get a good sleep! "Yup!" Nodding, Alicia couldn''t help but yawn again, "Hubby, I''m so sleepy. I''m going to sleep for a while. I don''t need to eat anything anymore. Please don''t wake me up!" Alicia hung her arms around his neck, gave him a kiss, and climbed back to bed, already muddle-headed. After pulling up the quilt for her, he sat down beside her. A shallow breathing sound could be heard from the bed. He stroked the hair on her temples and sat there in a daze for a long time. Looking at the sleeping beauty, it was picturesque like a fairy tale. A thought gradually solidified in his mind. Danica made some sort of sense. If I can exchange half a year time for a lifetime, why not? She is still so young and her life has just begun! As long as she is alive, there is nothing better than that! There will always be hope as long as she lives... When one door shuts, another opens, He would surely think of a way that would be best for both worlds! Frederick clenched his fists several times, gritted his teeth. The only thought that kept echoing in his mind was, I want to save her, I must save her! I can''t dy anymore. I must not dy anymore... Holding her hand, he ced a gentle kiss on it. His eyes were lost in thought. "Ally, will you believe in me?" Six months is not a very long time. However, Danica''s words were untrustworthy. He didn''t expect her to really hand over the so-called antidote, even if it could relieve her illness a little. But as time went by, Carson''s team could have more hope with experimenting with both Chinese and Western medicine. Whatever the case was. It was better than watching her suffer! He couldn''t lose her! He absolutely couldn''t! But he could ept anything as long as she lived a good life. Thinking about it in this way, Frederick felt as if his heart was being stabbed over and over again. "If you recover, will I lose you forever too?" "Ally, will you believe in me? Will you wait for me?" It wouldn''t take long, just half a year! As he held her soft figure, Frederick closed his eyes for a moment, bitterness filling in his eyes. The bitterness in his throat rolled up and down a little. Suddenly, he recalled something and immediately opened his eyes. Frederick''s gaze fell back onto the bed, with his sorrowful eyes lit up. He caressed her face once again. A hint of a bitter smile appeared on the corner of Frederick''s mouth, "I''m willing to do anything for you..." "You will be fine! Her life is dependent on your health. If Danica really dared to take your life away, I will take hers! Even if God doesn''t want to take her away, I will do it myself. I will use herst moments to keep you safe and sound!" He thought that she would possess more realization after all she experienced in the Randolph family. After all, it seemed like he had overestimated her sense of humanity! One really couldn''t judge a book by its cover! He sighed with regret, but there was no cure for regret! But who would have thought that a dying woman would be so brazen? But the horse has bolted, shutting the gate now was useless. If he had thought of the remote ind earlier and sent her there, they wouldn''t be in this situation rightThis material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. now. He can only me himself for not being ruthless enough! He never really knew this woman! "s..." Getting up, Frederick picked up his phone and walked out resolutely, "Chet, do me a favour..." For the next few days, Frederick worked around Alicia''s schedule. That day, as soon as Alicia entered the door, she saw a familiar car. As expected, all the servants were gathered in the living room since the kitchen was upied again by someone. "Help me bring this upstairs!" After handing her bag to the servant, Alicia took off her coat, rolled up her sleeves, and went into the kitchen. She was greeted with loud ngs of pots and pans. She noticed that there were already two dishes on the table, stir-fried vegetables and fried broli mixed with pork. The scent of chicken soup teased her nostrils. Everything looked excellent. Alicia stared at the immense figure standing next to the cooking stove in surprise. What was going on with him? Why has he been returning et home earlier than her every day, and even cooking for her? Before this, he hardly set foot into the kitchen. After Frederick dished the stir-fried egg and tomato onto the te, he turned around and saw her standing dumbstruck at the door, "You''re back! It''s time to eat! This time, I finally remembered to put less salt..." Although the ingredients were prepped by the kitchen staff, it still took an effort to memorize the recipe and cook it properly. Frederick suddenly realized the hardships that she went through. It was extremely difficult to be a for housewife, it wasn''t a job everyone. Anyhow, the prepared ingredients were well-matched to the various simple dishes he was able to cook well. Of course, as he was afraid that if she would get sick from consuming raw food, he tended to cook them a little longer. After all, he didn''t want to make her condition worse. He followed Carson''s suggestions and made fresh and light dishes. Apart from a little salt, he didn''t use much else. Content Fortunately, she was not a picky eater. She hasn''t refused his cooking at all. Once the dishes were served on the table, Frederick went back into the kitchen and filled a bowl with some chicken soup and some pieces of chicken that looked really delicious. After removing the chicken skin, he served them to her. Frederick also served her a bowl of light porridge then gave her a tiny whole-grain steamed bun. Alicia''s face had a huge smile as she sat down. She served him some broli and meat while praising himvishly. "Hubby, you did a great job. You''re worth teaching. This is a reward for you!" Frederick picked up his fork and served her too. "Eat more!" He only knew how to cook some simplest dishes. He was lucky they didn''t taste badl! Since she was starving, Alicia enjoyed the steaming dishes in front of her. It didn''t take long for half of the middle-sized steamed buns to disappear. After drinking some soup, she said, "I want to eat some boiled eggs. Hubby, did you cook one for me?" "Huh? I almost forgot!" Getting up, he quickly brought out two eggs in a bowl. "Luckily, it''s still warm!" Cracking open one egg, Alicia peeled off the egg whites, dug out half the yolk, then gave it to him. Without batting an eyelid, Frederick instinctively ate it. Frederick smiled at her appetite. She ate two pieces of egg white and half a piece of egg yolk after eating the small steamed buns. He was d she had a great appetite! The amount she ate in one meal was almost a whole day''s meal! As he chewed on the steamed buns, Frederick couldn''t help but feel guilty. He knew very well that the reason why she was eating well was so that she could give birth to his baby! Looking at her at the present moment, Frederick felt happy. Yet feelings of sadness still emerged in his heart! Chapter 866 Chapter 866 ? After dinner, Alicia wanted to help do the dishes, but she was dragged away by Frederick. They held hands and walked in the courtyard, enjoying the glorious moon up in the sky, Frederick held her hand tight. Time was running out. He was miserable, wondering whether he and Alicia would have another opportunity like this in the future. Feeling a slight pain in her knuckles, Alicia subconsciously looked down at their linked hands, and an indescribable emotion welled up in her heart. They''ve walked to the end of the courtyard, as they turned back, Alicia paused. "Hubby, have you been busytely?" Why did it feel like something was going to happen? He used to stay in the study room when he returned from work, but now he actually had the time to cook for her everyday? Alicia''s instinct told her that something must be wrong. Was it a problem in hispany? On second thought, that was impossible. Leaver International was a hugepany with such powerful influence. How could they encounter hardships without a single trace? The world would turn upside down if that happens. Frederick smiled faintly and said, "It''s rare that I have a chance to make Chet overwork for a few days. If I can rest, I will definitely cherish this opportunity!" He wanted to spend more time with her! After these few more days, he would have to work day and night again! With the breeze gently blowing her hair, Frederick gently pinched her slightly cool cheek. He then took off his thin coat and put it on her. He tightened up the cor and did up the buttons for her. "Hehe... Hubby, does Chet know how cunning you are?" She can''t help but feel sorry for him. Is Frederick trying to work Chet to death? "If I were him, I would''ve definitely resigned immediately!" "Hahahaha..." Holding her in his arms, Frederick lowered his head and kissed her forehead, "Then I''ll capture you back, and continue to torture you! Anyway, it''s good to see rx and enjoy such a breathtaking night in front of us!" ying with a strand of hair by her ear, Frederick sighed, "How could work surpass the importance of you?" He worked extremely hard because he wanted to give her and their child a better life in the future. But with the situation they faced, was there still a point for him to work? "Ally, I hope you will always remember my love for you!" Hugging her, there was a sh of bitterness in Frederick''s eyes, "Remember how much I have loved you!" Squinting her eyes at him, Alicia''s beautiful face filled with endless happiness, "I''ll never forget!" Pointing to her own heart as Alicia rested her head on him, "How can things that are engraved on my heart be easily erased by time?" She was blessed to be able to have such a memorable love in her lifetime. No one would love her more than him. Love could be judged by the length of time. There wasn''t a clear right or wrong, only people who were suitable for each other! Every day could be Valentine''s Day with the right person by your side! Frederick held her in his arms with a smile on his face as they slowly walked back. "Do you still remember what I told you when we decided to be together forever, before our wedding? While we were taking wedding photos?" "Of course I remember. You brought me some crab roe soup dumplings. Although there wasn''t any soup, it was still delicious! I also remembered that you also frowned at my sloppiness for using hands instead of chopsticks too-" Remembering, Alicia felt her old days were so happy! If it weren''t for her aunt causing trouble, they would''ve been together already for a long time. They would probably have had a grand wedding earlier. Or perhaps she would have had a baby! However, she had no regrets. After all, it was alse that ident that reunited her with her brother again, More importantly, she her that he had really loved her wholeheartedly! There was no el.n reason for her to doubt his love, a man who was even willing to arrange a posthumous marriage for her. "You little foodie! Do you only remember the food?" What''s the key message? The most important thing! "Haha, I remember everything! For the honeymoon, we went to reshoot our outdoor wedding photos in France, right? Unfortunately, our first wedding didn''t happen sessfully. However, thinking about it now, I still feel that it is not only a test from god for us, but it also gave us the opportunity to stand together at the same starting line. I have worn a bridal gown once, and you have also worn a groom''s suit once. Atst, the two of us wore it together again. That makes us a well-matched couple, right? We will never be separated in this life, never! It is a match made in heaven and hell!!" Amused by her exnation, Frederick couldn''t help but chuckle, "Haha, it doesn''t matter whether or not we match. What''s important is that you''re the only one that I love and desire!" "Ally, do you know how important you are to me?" She had even turned him from a stubborn and cold-blooded zombie into an emotional human being. This time, it was Alicia who chuckled and said, "Here you go again! Are you going to mention the ''ten dates'' again? I haven''t forgotten it!" A momentter, she hid her smile away and put on a more serious look, "This time, I believe in you!" No matter what, if she ever sees news of his marriage, she would approach him and ask him personally or witness it with her own eyes. She wouldn''t allow herself to be like before, being extremely sorrowful, and suspected him of having another lover without understanding the whole situation! In the future, she would never be so stupid again! It was a waste of her emotions! "Frederick, I remember everything that has happened between us! Even when I grow older, even when I be inarticte and my memories start to fade, I''m certain that you''re the most important memory that is engraved in my mind and heart! We will never be separated. In my lifetime I''m yours! We will be together forever, to be happy forever!" Content belongs to Leaning against his chest, Alicia hugged him hard, "Til death do us part." Positioning her fully against his chest, Frederick also hugged her tightly, "Mm..." As long as she remembered it! It would be best if everything went well in the next six months and everything stayed the same. She would be able to live happily like that. Otherwise, he hoped that she could realize and understand his efforts and difficulties.This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. "It''s getting colder, let''s head back!" Holding her in his arms, they kept on walking. Along the way, they looked at each other and smiled from time to time. At that moment, they were filled with deep emotions. Back in the room, they took turns showering. Frederick received a phone call and went to work, he kept an ear out for the noisesing from the bathroom. Remembering something, hey back in bed and picked up his phone again. After Alicia washed up, she joined him in bed. Seeing Frederick flipping through his phone seriously, she leaned on his shoulder and craned her neck to peek at it. "What are you looking at?" "A wise man''s remarks. I suddenly find these words quite philosophical!" Frederick nced at her and said. "There is no resentment or regret throughout the ups and downs of life. We have to always keep our heads up and reach the finish line even with our knees down! There is no life without challenges! Do you think this makes a lot of sense?" Wrapping his arms around her body, both of them stared at the phone screen, "It seems to make some sense! I thought we''ve had enough twists and turns. But it seems like there''s always a skeleton in the cupboard!" Chapter 867 Chapter 867 ? Frederick was showing her was a quote from a great wise man. Alicia was inexplicably deeply moved by it. If the acquaintance and parting of her and Jeremy symbolized the ups and downs in the past, then the acquaintance and temporary parting of her and Frederick would be the ups and downs in the recent days, and here she was, together with him. Did it mean that she would be able to stay together with him together, forever? Without a doubt, the words resonated in her heart. Frederick intended to indicate that their future might not be that smooth and easy. He hoped that she would recall these words when she was experiencing ups and downs in the future. With no resentments and regrets, weing their happy future. Alicia leaned on him and put her arm around his neck. She was happily rubbing on his chin constantly. "Hubby, we''re happier than them! We are living in harmony. I believe that no matter what happens, we will be able to ovee all the obstacles together, right?"This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Thinking that they had already gone through their lowest point in life, at that moment, Alicia was full of confidence. The worst scenario would be, they''ll start all over again from scratch. No big deal! Frederick lowered his head and kissed her lips then hugged her to him. He replied, "Of course!" "Ally, I meant every word I said to you. No matter how long it takes, I''ll keep my promise. You must remember that I love you forever!" Frederick pinched her chubby cheeks then caressed her bright forehead. "I love you too... Hehe, hubby, isn''t this too cheesy for an old married couple like us?" "It''s fine. What''s important is that you know that I love you and care about you..." With his eyes closed, Frederick''s mood became a little heavy. Alicia noticed his mncholy but did not point it out. She hooked her arm around his neck and changed the subject. "Then grant me the pledge of love!" Her words were light and gentle, yet it felt like a thunderbolt that had struck Frederick. In the past, he would have turned into a beast immediately, but at that moment, he was stiff and rigid. For a slight moment, Alicia was certain that... He did not want to touch her! But feeling the heat from his body, she quickly pushed that thought away, "Hubby?" Unknowingly, she frowned. Her thoughts were muddled. Why do I feel that there''s something wrong with him? It seems that he has something in mind. Frederick suddenly came to his senses, and he realized his slip. With a faint smile, he adjusted his arms and lowered her down to the bed. He gave her a lingering kiss, yet he secretly reached out for his cell phone. As the temperature rose around them, a loud and clear ringtone sounded. Moving off her, Frederick pretended to be unhappy and cursed, "D*mn it! What now?!" His words dispelled Alicia''s doubts immediately when she saw his desire and irritation at being disturbed. Getting up, Alicia pulled up her pajamas and chuckled before going tofort him. "Go ahead! We are not in a hurry, I''ll wait for you!" Frederick had already pressed the end call button and said, "It must be about the project. I need to call him back immediately!" Frederick got dressed and went into the study room. Since he was there, he took the opportunity to review his entire n from beginning to end. Frederick took a deep breath and buried his head in his knuckles, "If there is no progress on the antidote, I have no other choice!" However, there was still hope! If he had to choose, poison was more manageable than having a tumor. Poison could be detoxified. A brain tumor on the other hand... was too scary toprehend. Comforting himself, Frederick became more determined with his decision. Gently touching the wedding ring on his fingers, he kissed it. "I hope that one day, you would understand my painstaking efforts!" He couldn''t tell her the truth, otherwise, the consequences would be inconceivable. Frederick gradually unclenched his fists, got up, and switched off themp before he walked to the door. That day after apany meeting, Frederick called Carson again. After the call, he inadvertently looked at Chet, who was sitting opposite him. As they looked at each other, Chet read his emotions. "Still no solution?" "No poison is present in the analyzed substances and theposite substances. However, the effects appear once it enters the body. Carson said that they have already been working overtime and hit a wall. This was the first time that they have encountered such a situation! It was unbelievable that they aren''t able to culture the same substance for analysis." Frederick clenched his fits tightly, so furious that he started to grit his teeth. "I don''t know who developed such a monstrous drug. But why did it have to be used on her? Why didn''t she use it on me?" "Frederick, stop ming yourself. No one can understand the thoughts of a mad person! Normal people would want to leave their loved ones in peace. Miss Randolph is mad for e harming others without any benefits! Perhaps in her heart, everyone in the world owes her, therefore she had never thought about giving back..." Content belongs to At the end of the day, she did not even realize what she owed the man in front of her! She was not worthy of sympathy! How could such an evil person have a conscience and be faithful to her promises? Chet paused for a while and said, "Frederick, do you have to do this? She is dying. What if she doesn''t have any antidote in her hands? What if she''s lying and doesn''t give you the antidote after half a year? How can you deal with a dead person? Is it worth hurting Alicia like this?" "I have thought it through! Do you think I blindly believe her and ce all my bets on her? At the very least, she should be able to keep Alicia alive for the next few months, and ensure that her condition doesn''t worsen What we need is more time! If she could provide more information about the drugs or the antidote, I believe that it will be helpful to ovee this crisis! As for Ally, even if she knows about my n, she may not agree with my decision. Her condition is worsening. We can''t afford any more dys!" Content belongs to Nodding reluctantly, Chet responded, "I understand, I''ll do my best to cooperate with you! Luckily grandma is not around and Mr. Nick is in Bayton City, how about..." His days were about to be shackled with two more chains again. "So, all we need to do is to wait for Miss Randolph''s call, right?" Frederick looked at Chet and was about to open his mouth when a familiar ringtone rang. As his eyes fell on the cellphone, his expression suddenly changed. "Speak of the devil, and here shees." She was unexpectedly prompt. At this moment, Frederick couldn''t untangle his emotions! No turning back now... Chapter 868 Chapter 868 ? Getting up, Chet said, "Alright, then I''ll go get ready now!" As Frederick came back to his senses, he answered the call. As expected, a demonic voice sounded, cajoling yet threatening. This time, Frederick''s voice was calm, "How do I know if I can trust your words? Let''s meet! Same old ce!" He wasn''t sure if she had the antidote in her hands. Even if her antidote was effective, he wouldn''tpromise! Frederick''s pace was obviously much faster this time when he headed to the North Hills. Instead of returning home after he had taken the pills, he detoured to the hospital. Soon, Carson came back with the analysis report. "Is it effective? Is this a cure?" Carson nodded, yet shook his head again. "ording to the report, we found that this pill can suppress the illness for a time, yet it can''t heal the illnesspletely. We''re conducting experiments on mice right now. I''ll give you an update by tomorrow, is that alright?" "Why aren''t you telling me? Don''t beat around the bush!" "Where did you get this? All the substances in the pill aremon substances based on the analysis report. From what you told me, Alicia was infected by a poisonous drug that probably has its roots in traditional Chinese medicine. However, this pill is clearly of western origin!" The question was, how can this western medicine inhibit the effects of traditional Chinese poison? Moreover, Carson did not exin further. ording to his analysis, theponents of the drug were simr to apound vitamin. It was almost disappointingly ordinary. For someone like him to not have any progress even after studying and investigating for many days, he was starting to doubt the capabilities of his subordinates. Therefore, he did not reveal everything. "It''s from Danica! Whatever it''s made of, as long as it works, right? Since we have the antidote, it''s much easier for us to duplicate the production of it rather than creating one from scratch, isn''t it?" Even if it''s a pill a month, or a pill a day, as long as it works. Then they would be able to buy more time. "Of course!" "Alright, you keep half of it. I''ll give Ally the rest! I''ll find another excuse to bring her for another checkup tomorrow. Well see if she improves!" As he released a sigh of relief, Frederick''s mood was a mix of sorrow and joy."Will it work?" That wicked woman! That night when he returned home, Frederick purposely bought some of the "soupless" crab roe soup dumplings that she loved. Due to what happened thest time, he specially set up a partition and door at the balcony. Creating a leisure area for her. As soon as the delicious food was served on the table, Alicia''s eyes suddenly lit up. "Wow... soup dumplings!" Putting down the digital tablet in her hand, she immediately went to wash her hands. As she was distracted, Frederick poured her a cup of warm water and dropped a certain pill into it. After the pill melted away, he turned around and handed it to her. "It''s all yours! Eat slowly and don''t choke yourself. Here, drink some water first!" "Mm, it''s as delicious as before!" After swallowing a small dumpling, Alicia drank half the ss of water with much satisfaction. Seeing this, Frederick also let out a sigh of relief. "Take your time. I''ll go shower first! Remember to drink all the water!" "Okay! Hubby, don''t you want to eat one? I bought peaches, very sweet..." Frederick rubbed her head dotingly and shook his head. "No, thanks. I''m afraid that my hair will grow and make you angry again!" "Hehe..." Giggling, Alicia waved him away. Her eyes followed him all the way to the bathroom before she picked up another soup dumpling. As she took a bite, a faint feeling surged in her stomach. Putting down the dumplings, she took a deep breath. She picked up the ss drank two more sips, trying to suppress her difort. Suddenly, a bitter taste emerged in her mouth.This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org. "Em?" Frowning, she took a small sip again. "Hmm... Strange, why is it so bitter? Is there something wrong with my taste buds again?" Getting up, she poured the rest of the water into a tiny flower pot. As she was about to grab another ss of water, her stomach suddenly felt extremely ufortable. She took a step toward the bathroom when she heard the sound of running water. Switching directions immediately, she went to the guest bathroom and vomited all the food that she had consumed just a moment ago. After Alicia rinsed her mouth, she finally felt at ease. Facing the mirror and tidying up her appearance, she grinned and patted her mouth, "You ate too much again, right? Who asked you to be so gluttonous?! You know that you shouldn''t eat so much, yet you still couldn''t control yourself!" "No, it''s all his fault! Who asked him to tempt me in the middle of the night, and even poured me a ss of bitter water?" She stretched her arms, and a beautiful smile appeared at the corner of her red lips, "It feels better with an empty stomach! Sigh..." Looking at her plump cheeks in the mirror, she unconsciouslyid her soft hands on her stomach and thought, "Why can''t you be less disappointing? I have already sacrificed my appearance and indulged my appetite to raise you well! You should pay me back a little, right?" "Work hard! Good luck! You''re the best!" She straightened her back, raised her head, and puffed out her chest, shaking her head to cheer herself up. As she walked out, she said to herself, "Maybe I have not met my destiny yet! The doctor has v suggested that I should be in a good mood! No hurries, I''m still young and healthy, I will definitely seed!" When she went back to her room, she sat back, contemting before she began to crave again. In just less than five minutes, she had a tiny dumpling in her hand again. At the same time, when Frederick .ne came out, all ke saw was the empty ss and Alicia eating happily. He didn''t suspect at all that Alicia had vomited and poured away the so-called antidote that he had given to her. Of course, he would never have thought that the illness he was so anxious about was nothing an illusion. Just because of one small misunderstanding, they went off on different paths again. Content The next morning, Frederick brought her to the hospital by using himself as an excuse. While there, he coaxed her to do a blood test. Later, after sending her back to her studio, he went back to the hospital, taking the long route. At this time, in the office, Carson''s report had alsoe out. "What is the result?" Carson stared at in, puzzled. He even used his magnifying ss to get a better look. "It''s almost the same asst time. There is no obvious abnormality. What''s strange is it seemed like the location of the shadow in her brain had changed!" Ovepping the two erged X-rays report in his hands, Carson eximed in shock, "Look! How is this possible?" Even if the drug worked, the healing process would logically be seen in the gradual shrinking of the shadow. However, not only did it disappear, another simr shrunken shadow was found to appear on the other side of her brain. This was too unbelievable! After working as a doctor for decades, this was the first for him! Chapter 869 Chapter 869 ? "Do you mean that the virus is migrated?" Then... Was the antidote effective or not? Don''t tell me it backfired! Frederick was so nervous to the point where his back was filled with cold sweat. "It''s not blood, yet it flows! Even if it is blood, it should have left some traces! Look at the previous CT scan, it''s obvious how it has recoveredpletely! This makes no sense Even if it was surgically removed, there will be a scar How can there be no traces at all?" This was a phenomenon that couldn''t be exined! Carson was puzzled. Frederick was confused by his exnation that was filled with jargon. He raised his hand to interrupt him. "Stop! Stop telling me about your medical theories. Just tell me the results!" Shaking his head, Carson said. "It''s inexplicable! I can''t exin the result at all! For example, if you caught a cold or fever, your throat may hurt, you might feel dizzy, and you might even have a runny nose and would constantly sneeze. Generally, your condition would improve as long as you take prescribed medicines. Some reactions might be more obvious than others, for example, the relief from a stuffy nose, or the decrease in the frequency of sneezing. Have you seen someone recovered instantly after taking his or her medicine once? There''s a process in the journey of recovering from illness! I can only say that this kind of toxin and antidote is too weird! The only reasonable exnation is that a portion of the poison did spread, but most of it was neutralized after taking the medication, resulting in today''s conclusion!" But there''s one phenomenon that didn''t make sense at all on Alicia. Even a pimple would leave scars. With such a big shadow, no matter if it was cancer cells, microorganisms, or anything else, how could it be possible that no traces were left? In this situation, it was as if a magician''s ck cloth was whipped away to reveal that the object was gone without a trace. But this waspletely against the principles of nature! Carson was curious about this disease. He considered it the biggest challenge of his professional life. Out of all the cases that he had studied and researched, this was the most extraordinary one. Perhaps, he should search through all the weird cases in the world! After all. there were too many unsolved mysteries in the medical field! Many of them could not be exined withmon sense. If all of them could be exined, then there would be no such thing as a "miracle". At this moment, looking at the solemn expression of the man in front of him, Carson silently prayed that this moment would happen to this pair of miserable lovers. "Do you mean, even her possible symptoms have changed now?" Nodding, Carson gave his response. "Probably. Judging from the current position, the cranial nerves are now less affected. She should be safer. If it does not spread, there shouldn''t be much impact within the next one or two months!" After all, this new shadow was way smaller.Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org. "Frederick, when one door shuts, another opens. I believe there must be a way! Oh yeah, at least the synthesis of this drug would not be a problem. As long as there are no problems that ur in the trial, we will soon be able to produce it inrge quantities. At least, we can buy more time! One does a week would probably be enough." That was not a problem for hisboratory. "Well, ording to what she had said, it''s not an antidote at all! Thank you for your efforts!" Frederick clearly knew that she would not hand out the antidote until the end of the six months! This was just her bargaining chip! He needed the actual cure. Or at least el something that could relieve her pain and would give them more opportunities to strive for survival. "Don''t worry! Alicia''s business is my business!" Putting down the report in his hand, Carson remembered something and said. "Oh, by the way, every medicine has its side effects. I suggest that if Alicia doesn''t show obvious abnormalities or symptoms, there is no need to take it! Whether the virus transferred or was defused is still uncertain. The oue now is favorable but we can''t know if that will always be the case. We still haven''t found the logic to this virus yet so better to be safe than sorry. Keeping back for a check-up for her so we cane up with a better treatment n. Just to be on the safe side." Frederick nodded at his words and said, "Okay, I got it! I''ll leave first!" Before leaving, he took a few boxes of medicine from the desk, "Remember to put on record!" "For the sake of self-preservation, you can abandon your dignity as a man? Let me apany you!" Carson left the office too and rolled his eyes. "Watch your mouth. I can still keep my dignity! Help me to prepare my medicine as soon as possible!" Danica was an insane woman, they needed to be carefully prepared. ''TH hand it over to Chet in the next two days!" Carsonter stopped and said, "Frederick, instead of this, why don''t you use heroin?" It would be more effective! "If you could create an antidote with a 70% to 80% chance of sess, do you think I would refuse to use it? She''s dying, do you think she cares about what I think?" What if Danica did notpromise? Even if he wanted to use it, he could not take the risk. By then Alicia would be a victim too. This was apromise he had to make. It was also an opportunity for him to get close to her to find an antidote! "I see! Rest assured!" To keep Alicia from suspecting. Frederick utilized the media to announce and publicize several major projects that were about to be established. That way he would have reasons to be busy. He arranged for Chet to have a few days off. A war wasing. That day, his cell phone rang again while he was busy in the office. As soon as he saw the number, his face darkened. After taking two deep breaths, he picked up his phone while he doodled a piece of scrap paper. "Frederick, I''m shopping outside! A few of my friends areing over tonight to Green Cloudo Hotel, are you free today? Can you apany me? You know them. Qiana and Zaydon are back too! We have booked a room in the club downstairs. After dinner, let''s have a gathering together?" Content It was as if he was transported back in time, to the past when Danica''s voice was still gentle. As if nothing had ever happened, her voice was benevolent and virtuous. His nails digging into his palms, Frederick really wanted to say no. But as soon as his eyes fell on the photo on the table, his expression hardened. "Fine! But I might be a littlete. I still have a meeting until seven o''clock!" After hanging up the phone, Frederick immediately grabbed the photo frame from the table... Chapter 870 Chapter 870 ? As if he was holding a most beloved treasure in his arms, he caressed the picture gently. Frederick''s eyes were briefly filled with a gentle glow before it was reced by obscure darkness. Raising his hand, he disassembled the photo frame to take out the photo. He pondered for a while, and eventually took out the photo of him and his grandmother and reced it. As for the photo of three of them, he put it into his file and kept it in his safe. Later, at eight o''clock in the evening, the group of people arrived at the Green Cloudon Hotel on time. In the private space, men and women gathered in small groups. All of them were made up and dressed up elegantly. When Frederick walked in, what greeted him was a long-lost, familiar yet strangely empty lifestyle. Frederick saw a lot of familiar faces. Many of the women in the room were openly indulging. Holding their wine sses, many were gleefully ying drinking games. His appearance was unexpected. The moment people saw him, silence descended on the room that you could hear a pin drop. Frederick nodded casually and said, "Sorry guys, I''mte!" His voice was calm, and nothing could be deduced from his attitude. No emotions were on his elusive face. At this time, a man stood up and shouted a greeting. "What a rare phenomenon. It''s our honor to have you here, Mr. Clements!" The crowd stared in shock. Some exchanged doubtful nces, and questions of disbelief were whispered. With her red lips smiling, Danica stood up. "Frederick, take a seat here, I''ve reserved a seat for you!" Frederick walked over and sat next to her. A total of nine people attended and there were several unfamiliar faces. As most of them were Danica''s friends, the only ones he knew by name were Qiana and Zaydon. Everyone was even spaced out, sitting in alternating gender. Some of the others looked familiar yet he had forgotten their names since they hadn''t contacted each other for some time. The two women sitting opposite were stunned at the sight of Frederick sitting next to Danica. Their bulging eyeballs looked almostical. One of them put down her wine ss to pulled up the hem of her skirt while the other grinned in joy. As soon as Frederick sat down, an extrovert man in the group shouted and refilled a ss of wine for everyone. "It''s rare to see Mr. Clements showing up. Since all of us are here, let''s have a drink together first! To wish all of us a happy life, a great love, and great fortune! Cheers!" "Cheers!" Even though none of this appealed to him, Frederick acted like a mute social butterfly. Except for the fake smile on his face, he didn''t intend to say anything more. As soon as he sat down, he felt a sharp gaze on him. When he looked up, a pair of profound eyes met his. In an instant, Frederick suddenly realized Qiana, whose face used to flushed withughter, had changedpletely. Her head seemed almost too big for her skinny body. Under her loose clothes, she was frail to the point where she would be easily blown away by the wind. Her eye bags were obvious and a dark and gloomy atmosphere surrounded her. She was extremely haggard. On the other hand, the man next to her was visibly chubbier. Swiping on his mobile phone, there was afortable and rxed look on his face. He too waspletely different from the previously warm and gentle image he had. Although the two of them were sitting next to each other, it was obvious that they had the appearance of unity, but were divided at heart. In an instant, Frederick was stunned. If he wasn''t mistaken, they''ve been lovers since they were in school! They were not only well-matched but were also deeply in love. It hadn''t even been two years yet, how did things go wrong? Other than marriage and love, was there anything else that could torture a glorious woman to such a haggard state? In a daze, a simr scenario shed across Frederick''s mind. Subconsciously, he clenched his fists tightly. At that moment, a sharp voice sounded. "I have heard that Mr. Clements is married. I haven''t had the chance to congratte you yet! Why did youe alone? Where''s Mrs. Clements?" Qiana was the person who spoke. Compared to her bright and friendly personality back in the day, at the moment, her voice was sarcastic and earbursting. The veins on her face were faintly twitching. Right at this moment, Danica took a piece of fruit and handed it to Frederick. Everyone observed the two in silence. Content belongs to Everyone could tell the rtionship between him and Danica. Furthermore, Danica had dropped covert hints before. The atmosphere turned slightly embarrassing and awkward. Everything froze. As for the other two single women, one had just been defeated in love, and the other one only faintly knew about Danica. There were deep-rooted unhappiness and jealousy in her heart. She too did not want such good fortune to fall on her again. More importantly, she did not want to be suppressed by such a person with a ruined reputation. Therefore, with a quick side nce, a seemingly understanding woman with a ponytail spoke. "Perhaps Mrs. Clements is busy, right? A loving couple doesn''t have to stay with each other all the time, don''t you think so, Mr. Clements?" Her words seemed to have given Frederick a way out, but as long as he went along, it would be tantamount to a public p in Danica''s face. Matters of the heart could notpare to one''s face and prestige. Especially for an influential person in Casterwich City like him. Therefore, as soon as the woman spoke, Danica''s face turned pale. Everyone was waiting for a reply. Shaking his ss of wine lightly, he took a sip of it as if he didn''t hear it. Danica took the initiative and said. "Is love that easily exinable? Things change! What''s the reason to continue if the two people are not well-matched? It''s better to separate early so that no time is wasted, isn''t it?" Holding Frederick''s arm, Danica''s intention was loud and clear. Frederick belongs to her! They have a history together. In her mind, she thought she was simply taking back what originally belonged to her. Frederick did not speak even though he was frustrated. The two women could only chuckle emotionlessly. However, Danica''s words were like thorns that provoked Qiana. "The reason why there are a lot of miserable women out there is that such ungrateful and selfish men like you exist in the world! If you can''t fulfill a promise, then don''t f*cking get married. Wanting to be a saint after being a hooligan? The same goes for you, are you out of your mind to pick up such treacherous rubbish like this? I wish both of you are tied together for the rest of your life so that you would harm others again!" Disgusting! Waving her hand, Qiana strode to the door and mmed it with a bang. Standing up, Zaydon''s paled. He forced a smile and said, "Sorry, it''s fine. She''s just having a hard time recently!"N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. He followed her out awkwardly. The party inexplicably came to an end just as it started. People shot Danica looks of disdain, while her face was pale and embarrassed. At that moment, her nails dug into her palms. Was Qiana out of her mind? At that moment, just outside the door, Alicia had walked out of the restaurant. Just as she parted with her friends, she looked up and saw the shining sign on the road. In the dark, it was sparkling like a glorious diamond... Chapter 871 Chapter 871 ? The Peak of Green Cloud, The Barbecue Queen With a single nce, Alicia saw the immense handwriting on the standing sign, sporting a shiny and eye-catching number, 9999. She couldn''t help but let out a faintugh. How long had it been? There''s still only money in her eyes huh... In the past, she would''ve definitely run over without a second thought! Beer and barbecue season was nearing! The activities in previous years were always at the za. But this year, it was actually in front of the Green Gioudon Hotel? Of course, the next street had just expanded with all kinds of high-end dining restaurants, forming a gourmet city. Picking a Gourmet Queen title at this location seemed reasonable after all. "Time sure flies!" After hitting rock bottom, she managed to climb back up again in a blink of an eye. In hindsight, her life was actually not that difficult after all. As she reminisced, Alicia had already walked over. The gathering ended in discord. Danica was filled with a sense of grievance when she walked out of the room!This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org. In the present era, information couldn''t be hidden anymore. Even if she tried her best to deny her misfortune, her friends were clearly distancing themselves. Except for Qiana, with whom she had always had a good rtionship, the rest of them were all irrelevant. However, she never expected that Qiana would react in such a way. Did she really believe what she said? Danica just wanted thest affection to be a little more realistic. She did not expect to get a cold shoulder! Grabbing Frederick''s arm, Danica was so furious that she was about to explode. When she came back to her senses again, they had already entered the parking lot. She suddenly paused and grabbed him by his arm. Her words were enveloped with a begging tone. "Frederick, can you not leave tonight?" Looking at her, all trace of gentleness on Frederick''s face was gone. Instead, it was reced with his usual coldness, "Don''t forget about our agreement! This is Casterwich City!" He had only promised to fulfill her dying wish. He did not agree to starting out fake but ending up seriously! Moreover, he had also listed out the condition that, while they were at Casterwich City, they would maintain a decent distance. "You don''t have to keep reminding me again and again. You''re here with me because of another woman!" As she flung her hand, Danica raised her voice subconsciously. However, her furious emotions deted like a balloon when she caught Frederick''s suddenly narrowed eyes. "Take a walk with me!" Frederickpromised. He nodded, and the two of them went to themercial district on the other side. All he did was for Alicia! Even though he was with Danica, he never concealed it... This was a mere agreement! She asked for a dream and a mere dream is all she would get. Moreover, he had the final say of the extent of it! Along the way, Frederick was robotically bought everything that she had rested her eyes on. For him, the problems that could be solved with money were not considered problems at all! As they walked down the street, Danica''s eyes were shining. Although she didn''t care about the things she bought, she enjoyed the feeling of being pampered by others. At the junction, a snack eatery with a long queue came into view. Danica pulled at his hand for attention. "Takoyaki! Frederick, do you still remember? We were so ignorant when we first ate it. We wasted four out of the six we bought. After that, we would always line up for it every time we came out." "At that time, ''Takoyaki'' had just became popr, and it was only sold in some of the eateries! When we wanted to eat it, we always had to go to the Gourmet City on the central street. Although it was not too far away, the shop was either closed or sold out when we arrived!" "Haha... it was because I always wanted to eat it in the middle of the night, but Gourmet City closed at 10 o''clock! At that time, you would always nag me. When we quarreled, I would always torture you this way!" "Sometimes you''re lucky, sometimes you are not." "I was really happy at that time! You really doted on me." As they walked and talked, Danica, who was caught in her memory, felt extremely happy. ncing at her out of the corner of his eye, Frederick was unwilling to even recall a word regarding his past. The more she spoke it, the more he was resistant. There was hatred and mixed emotions in his heart. Content While they were lining up, Frederick took out a change of ten dors. Danica was so eager that she stood on tiptoe. But the expression shown on Frederick''s face was filled with dislike! In Frederick''s eyes, Danica was nothing but a pretentious woman. Danica brought a small box out of the shop. Frederick''s eyes, however, fell on the shining, gradually spinning sign on the side. The same eight characters also aroused his endless memories. The Peak Of Green Cloud, The Barbecue Queen. A billboard for promoting arge-scale flourishing event? Looking at the people and the eye-catching prize, what emerged in his mind was an image of an avaricious girl, whose eyes were shining and extremely eager for money. Thinking of that, a faint smile subconsciously appeared on his face. What a hard-working girl! She didn''t know how many times she had been caught by him! Until now, she was still so aggressive! The corner of Danica''s mouth rose when she saw the gentleness and happiness in his eyes. At the moment, her body already began to feel a colicky pain, but for the sake of this moment, for the sake some long-lost tenderness from him, she stayed. She put a fishball into her mouth, tears welling up in her eyes. She was willing to give up everything, even her life, in exchange for time in the past, even just for a moment. After picking up another fishball, Danica put it to his mouth and said, "Same taste huh, Frederick?" As he came to his senses suddenly, all the picturesque images in Frederick''s mind were all broken into fragments. He shook his head lightly and said, "I''ve been working hard recently and recuperating with traditional Chinese medicine, I should avoid oily seafood!" "Oh..." Danica hooked her hand on his arm again and shook his hand firmly, "Your health is the most important! Money can never buy health, right?" Danica''s concern came from the bottom of her heart, it was sincere and wholehearted! However, she hadn''t forgotten her purpose yet. Even if she was sincere, Frederick felt nothing at all. Therefore, his smile was a pretentious presence. "It''s gettingte. Let''s go back!" "Alright!" The two of them walked back together, Danica holding on to his hand. She knew that she could not be too greedy. Leaning her head on his side, she was smiling. Along the way, she kept talking about past memories and nothing else. Across the street, Alicia was about Street. to leave after strolling around. As she lifted her head, she saw a familiar yet unpleasant sight before her on the empty cobblestone street. Throwing away the specialty barbecue kebabs that she had waited in line for a long time, Alicia lifted her legs and chased after it. "No!" Chapter 872 Chapter 872 ? In one breath, Alicia chased after them across the street. As she looked up again, she had already lost track of the two. However, she was certain that it was Fredericksaw. She was so anxious that she had lost her rationale. Her face turned pale, "It''s strange, where is he? He obviously went this way, why isn''t he here?" Turning around, she looked for him on the other side of the street. Her forehead was filled with sweat due to anxiety. Panting, she stopped. After inadvertently ncing at the ring on her finger, she knocked on her forehead mercilessly, "What the hell am I thinking? How is that possible? It must be someone who looks like him. I''ve experienced this before! Calm down! Calm down!" Taking a few deep breaths, Alicia''s mood calmed down a little. Turning around, she was about to go back to get the car. But as soon as she raised her head, she saw a familiar figure disappearing at the taxi door. This time, as it was right in front of her eyes, she saw it vividly. Da... Danica? The back view in a long dress was Danica?! Her head buzzed and her eyes widened. "What a coincidence, it''s actually her?" Almost immediately, Alicia''s calm started to get restless again. In a trance, she turned to walk back to the car, her keys in her hand. However, a thought kept shing through her mind, "Was it a coincidence, or was I dazzled? Is this history repeating itself, or was it real this time?" How could it be possible? Just now, she clearly saw their intimacy. They were acting like an intimate couple! "No, Frederick will never do this! Never..." There were millions of voices in her mind, but she still couldn''t wipe away that glimpse she caught a moment ago. Shaking her head, as she was about to get out her phone, a familiar ck sedan caught her eye. The te number didn''t lie. Staring at it, her eyeballs almost fell out. "It''s his car!" She wasn''t mistaken! It was really him! He and Danica! The intimate picture she glimpsed shed across her mind. Alicia''s world felt like it was shrouded in darkness, and her heart broke. She staggered and almost fell to the ground, What was going on? Wasn''t he familiar with Danica''s terrible actions? Why was he with her? He had already been hurt so badly in the past, was he hiding from the truth until he was finally faced with grim reality?" No! Why were they so intimate? Why did leave separately? Were they disguising their rtionship? Or was it all an act? If it was thetter, she could understand. But if it was the prior one... Alicia didn''t dare to think about it! Holding the car key in her hands tightly, she hurried towards the opposite side of the street and got in her car. After leaving Danica, at the red light, Frederick changed the alias of Alicia''s number from "Ally" back to "Wife". He inadvertently looked up when a white Bentley appeared in his rearview mirror. He jerked in fright. "Alicia''s car?" How could Alicia''s car be on the same road anding from the same direction as him? Not to mention that she was only a few cars back. Oh no! She hadn''t seen him just now, had she? Swiping his phone, as the traffic light turned green light, Frederick quickly dialed Chet''s number, "Chet, do me a favor!" While turning the steering wheel, Frederick did not head home but instead headed to the most famous maze- like winding road of Casterwich City. He heard that someone got lost in that area for a whole day. People who had a poor sense of direction might not be able t¨¦get out even if they had navigation. As a result, Frederick made his way here, hoping to buy some time by taking advantage of this area. Sure enough, at the intersection, Alicia slowed down. Although she had gone through that area once, she had also been lost in it twice. Therefore, when she reached the intersection, she instinctively felt anxious. Fortunately, there were not many cars on that road at night. People normally traveled through here was to avoid more traffic. She didn''t understand why he was driving this way, She first calmed down, considered the route, then turned on her navigation to drive ¦«¦¯ through Sure enough, she picked the wrong road at first and had to make a U-turn. Roughly remembering various icondmarks, she then followed her navigation and exited the "maze". However, the road ahead was already empty. Content belongs toThis material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. It was a straight route, so she immediately elerated to catch up with him. While driving, she was getting a little suspicious. "There were only a few cars on the road just now, did he spot me?" She was certain that she had been very careful. Moreover, she had deliberately kept a certain distance. So she finally decided to continue her tracking mission again. However, seeing no sign of his car, she had no choice but to make her way home. Because of this interlude, Alicia felt a little ufortable. At the intersection on her way home, she looked up and saw various luxurious cars parked in the immense square. There were all kinds of Ears around there, even an eye-catching Rolls Royce. The parking spaces around it were all empty. At the same time, she also saw the domineering number te. There was only one such number te in Casterwich City! It was his car! It was stopped in front of the shopping mall again? Why? Why did he make a detour and went back to the shopping mall? While thinking about it, Alicia''s car had already turned in that direction. After turning off the engine, she hesitated for a moment, then walked out of her car. "So what if I really run into her! Why would I feel guilty? It''s better to face it rather than deceiving myself!" The daydreams of the past must never be repeated. The illusion that turns into a bubble is what hurts the most! She frowned unconsciously. When she was thinking about whether or not to give Frederick a call, Alicia saw Chet walking out with a gift box as soon as she looked up. When their eyes met, she was surprised. His clothes! Why were his clothes simr to the back view that she saw? She wasn''t sure which suit Frederick had on, but looking at the design on Chet''s, it was simr to what Frederick had in his closet. After all, men''s suits were not that varied in style. Chet halted and asked in surprise, "Alicia, why are you here?" Walking over with the gift box in his hands, Chet said. "Just right, I can save my time and not go to thepany tomorrow! I almost forgot Frederick had been asking me to buy some sea cucumbers. Therefore, I rushed here in the middle of the night. What a coincidence! Alicia, did you need something from here too?" His one sentence had cleared some of her suspicions. She took a nce at the car and said, "Was it you who was driving?" But why was he so intimate with Danica? That doesn''t make any sense! Alicia''s doubts returned, but she kept silent. What was going on? Chapter 873 Chapter 873 ? She had a great impression of Chet. It didn''t make sense for Chet to hook up with Frederick''s exgirlfriend behind his back, or do something so shady. Although an ex-girlfriend is in the past, their rtionship would be awkward after all. And didn''t men typically valued their brotherhood? Wasn''t there a saying that goes, brothers are like siblings, women are like clothes? There was plenty of fish in the sea. What''s more, Danica was not really what anyone would consider a good fish. ording to Alicia''s judgment, Chet wouldn''t ruin his future for such a person! It didn''t seem like something he would do. But just in case, she didn''t dare to say that she had just seen him. Instead, she said, "I saw the car when I came back from work, and I thought it was Frederick!" Chet nodded, no suspicion in his eyes.This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. "Well, I came out after work, so I drove this car out. Frederick used the other one. He should have gone home already. Frederick had said that he wanted to give these wild sea cucumbers to his father-inw. Later, he ordered them, but they did not arrive in time. I figured I should buy some first just in case Frederick nags me again. By the way, I have ordered some special herbs that are said to be good for nerve repair and rehabilitation. Your father will receive the delivery in a few days..." "Okay, sorry to trouble you!" Feeling warm in her heart, Alicia suddenly felt a little annoyed with herself for suspecting Frederick. She ran through her hair with her fingers and put the gift box into her car. Although she nced at Chet a few times, she still didn''t dare to say what she wanted to. "It''s sote already, sorry to trouble you so much! Thank you..." "You''re wee Alicia, d to help! Please let Frederick know that I''ll need to use this car for two more days as I have to pick up some important customers. I won''t be picking him up tomorrow morning! I''ve mentioned it to him but please help me remind him again!" "Well, okay!" After hearing Chet''s words, the doubts in Alicia''s heart were greatly dispelled. The two of them exchanged a few more words of idle talk before they parted ways. As she drove, there was still a sense of unease hovering in her mind. There was something about it... Lost in her thoughts, she entered the house and went upstairs. As soon as she entered the bedroom, she saw arge bouquet of roses on the table. Her eyes lit up and a surprise stopped her in her tracks. Her heart could not help but skipped a beat. When she returned, she forgot to ask the maids what time Frederick returned home. She stepped forward and gathered the roses in her arms. For once, she was having mixed feelings. Did he give her flowers out of a guilty conscience? Smelling the rose, she shook her head. "What am I thinking?" Footsteps sounded behind her so she turned around. Alicia threw herself at the man. "Hubby!" Hugging him tightly, Alicia pressed herself against him. Understanding her emotions, Frederick also couldn''t help but hug her back. Although his face was calm, his heart was enveloped with mixed feelings. "What''s wrong? Where have you been all night? Are you afraid that I will scold you?" Frederick gently pinched her nose. "There''s no use acting coquettishly. I''ll still scold you! It''s not safe for a girl to stay outte at night. You have to return before 10 o''clock! You always have to let me know in advance if you''re outte." Living a somewhat normal lifestyle, he didn''t like involving bodyguards and maids. But after the past incidents, he had secretly arranged for bodyguards to protect her. Unexpectedly, he still couldn''t ne Danica. In any case, he still had people to keeping track of her in case of any emergency. However, they had strict orders not to interfere with her life. He wanted her to have her freedom. As for his agreement with Danica, it was all a facade. Didn''t she want a dream? He would give her just that. Holding on to this point, she would have no reason to refuse. Yet she was smart enough to make both of thempromise. He just hoped he never regrets thispromise in the end! Content Frederick caressed Alicia''s nervous face, then smiled faintly. For her to live a good life, his sufferings would be worth it. If everything went well, Alicia would never find out. And things would go back to normal after 6 months. Of course, he would not becent. Since he had epted this agreement, he was prepared for the worst. He only hoped to minimize the damage she may face. Hearing his concerned whispers, she nced at the roses out of the corner of her eye. Alicia immediately burst into tears. Hugging Frederick tightly, she felt so vulnerable that she couldn''t stop crying. "Hubby, I''ll be obedient and a good wife in the future! I won''t be so stubborn anymore. You won''t abandon me, will you? I can''t live without you..." It had been a long time since she had felt such fear and uncertainty towards a man. Thinking that she might lose him in the future, Alicia could not help but choked on her tears in his embrace. His emotions already taut, Frederick felt even more heartbroken at the sight. He held her tightly. And the promises that were about toe out of his mouth were lodged in his throat. Leading her, Frederick sat and ce her on hisp. He reached out to wipe away the tears from her eyes, "Why are you crying? I''m here, right?" Holding her face, Frederick lowered his head gave her a few loving kisses. "Ally, you have to remember, no matter what happens, the person I love will always be you!" Regardless of whether they were together or not, that was something that would never be changed! He loved her! However, the moment he lost her, it was as if his whole world was copsed! At that moment, he was really living death. He had to find her shadow in different women, just to survive. If it wasn''t for his grandmother at that time, he might have already died! In the past, he had never believed in love. Right now he gave it his all. His rough fingers were rubbing away her tears then caressed her forehead. "No matter what happens, don''t ever doubt my love for you, okay?" Grabbing her tiny hand, he ced it on his lips Then he leaned down to kiss her lips. The kiss was filled with sincerity and promises. "Use your heart to feel my love and sincerity. I believe that you can feel it!" You will understand how much I love you, and understand why I''m doing this... But I hope, in the next six months, you wouldn''t be too observant! Frederick silently prayed. "Okay!" Trying to stop crying, Alicia hooked her arms around his neck tightly. "Hubby, promise that you will never leave me?" Chapter 874 Chapter 874 ? If someone told her before that she would willingly die for a man, Alicia would have pped her in the face. After Jeremy''s betrayal, men became a worldly possession, a mere element that added temporary brilliance to her life. It was just like the icing on the cake. You won''t miss it if it wasn''t there. Now, the very thought of being abandoned filled her with terror. Alicia''s eyes could not help but turn red again. It made her feel like she was in so much pain that she was suffocating. Her arms subconsciously tightened around him. Alicia felt that it would be a hardship that she wouldn''t be able to bear. "Hubby, I love you! I can''t lose you..." She took the initiative to give him a deep kiss. Alicia tightened her grip on his neck again. Frederick felt the anxiety of losing each other more than she did. Stroking her soft hair, Frederick held her in his warm embrace. He closed the gap between them and consoled her gently. "Silly girl! You won''t lose me! The promise between us remains until death!" Frederickced their fingers tightly together and he looked into her eyes. "Did you forget that I married you and also held a wedding with your ''soul''? Whether in life or death, you are mine and I am yours! My affection for you will never fade! Ally, if the time could be reset, I would rather suffer all the pain, than look for your shadow in someone. I almost lost you..." Thinking of the past, Frederick broke out in cold sweat. Last time, they were lucky. But what about this time? Would she misunderstand him again? Would she leave without looking back? Frederick continued, "It will always be you, dead or alive! If we were to turn back the clock, no matter how long it takes, no matter how painful I would be, I will wait for you!" They had already been separated once. This time, he prayed that she still remembers the promise between them. Could she wait for him? He wanted her to not only live but to live well! Although Danica was malicious, her words made sense. If you couldn''t make your own choices while you were alive, is it any better than death? Even if he had to be unscrupulous, he will get the antidote for her! But it was not the right time. He couldn''t risk her life. When Carson had made progress or when he got more information from Danica, he would definitely have a way to get the antidote for her! Recalling the unforgettable experiences they had between them, symbolizing that their rtionship had been raised beyond life and death, she smiled through her tears. "Me too! If we could turn back the clock, even if I see you together with another woman, I would ask you personally to confirm! Remember our ''ten dates''? You said that no matter what causes us to separate, we must give each other a chance. One year, right?" Her arms were around Frederick''s neck, but Alicia was still a little anxious. "Hubby, I know we have a lifetime ahead of us. Our prime is different. Women would be at their prime in their twenties and start to wither in their thirties. On the other hand, men would be in their prime when they are in their thirties. Perhaps, we may still encounter all kinds of temptations and challenges. My youth would eventually fade, but I believe that our shared experiences must mean something. You may be miserable, but you will never be lost. I believe in you, and I also believe in myself. Therefore, unless our rtionship and lovepletely fall apart, we should never give up on each other easily, okay? No...not just a chance of one year, even if any one of us has a new love, we won''t end it legally within the year. We have to give each other a year to settle down. Is that okay? You set a year, and I will add on another year, to make it fair!" Leaning on his chest, she mumbled softly, "I hope we will always be happy, and never be separated!" She held back on mentioning what she had seen. She was having mixed feelings, and her heart was unsettled. She also felt that she didn''t seem like herself that day, and was a little out of control. His purpose achieved, Frederick nodded with pleasure and said, "Okay! Two years! Let''s make a pinky promise again! So that you won''t feel uneasy!" This time, it was him who felt uneasy! As long as she remembered this promise, there was no need for 2 years. He would resolve everything within the year. Although it would be hard, and she might be hurt a little. But If could keep her safe and resolve Danica''s threatspletely, then he was believed that their lives would be smooth sailing in the future. After their pinky promise, Alicia didn''t want to hold back anymore. She decided to mention what she had seen that night. "Hubby, I don''t want to say anything bad about Chet, and I''m not judging him too. But I just think that you should know about it..." After a moment of hesitation, she told him what she saw. "However, the person I saw looked like Danica, and you! It didn''t seem like Chet! He was driving your car, but maybe I was mistaken!" "I see, got it! Don''t worry, you can trust Chet!" Caressing her hair, Frederick let out his first rxed smile that night. Sorry, Chet! He had covered for Frederick and removed Alicia''s suspicions. Even though the words may seem usatory, she said it without emotion, out of concern. She didn''t mix her personal feelings and wasn''t bias against anyone. This was the characteristic that Frederick admired! She cared about him! But Chet took the me for him, and also helped him out. The annual bonus for this president''s personal assistant had to be doubled! "By the way, Ally, have you had any contact with Danica recently? Or did something unusual happened? Did anything strange happened in the past six months?"This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. After he asked, he was afraid that she would be suspicious, so he added, "It seems that I haven''t heard any news about her for a long time!" The implication was that he had only realized it after hearing her words just now! Shaking her head, Alicia was also puzzled. Absorbing the warmth from his body, she replied in a depressed voice. "Thest time saw her was at the entrance of the hot spring hotel when Victoria got married. I never saw her again after that. If I were her, being ignored by my own father then taken advantage of by my beloved ''foster mother'', I would long for death!" Came to think of it, she was such a blessed woman. Danica''s life was pitiful. Alicia shook her head and felt weird, so she quickly added. "Although her parents were wrong, she was terrible too! She has no say about harming others. If I were her, I might have hesitated or given up on the marriage my parents disagreed with. would never steal the results from others'' hard work, or frame a person who had been treating me well on purpose. As a human being, shecked conscience!" She didn''t want Frederick to forget her evil deeds, so she had to remind him! In the past, she didn''t give up her rtionship with Jeremy for her family. But now, she deeply cared about her parents, she would now fight and ask for their consent. At the same time, she wouldn''t give up her own choice, and would never lose her principles! Content belongs to Frederick nodded with a smile and said, "She has reaped what she had sown, and karma came knocking on her door." However, if they hadn''t had any contact, how did she fall for her trick? Chapter 875 Chapter 875 ? Hearing what he said, Alicia rxed. Clutching the edge of his clothes with her tiny hands, she curled up into him and cuddled against his arms. "Alright..." At that moment, she only wanted to feel his existence! She didn''t want him to have any old affections for Danica, even if it meant she had to fight andpare! This waspletely different from the past when she had always used to let nature take its course. She cared about the man in front of her. Her desire from the bottom of her heart was to care! "Ally, think about it again? Are you sure you did not meet Danica by chance, or have anything strange happened this past year?" Danica liked to do things herself. After all, she was not on par with him financially. Anyone with a little bit of wisdom would know how to seek profits and avoid harm! After thinking about it over and over again, Frederick still thought that she somehow did it herself. She wouldn''t trust such a risk to others. If she didn''t notice anything before, she did now. A trace of doubt shed across Alicia''s mind. She raised her head to look at him. "What''s with the questions? Did something happen?" A faint smile appeared on the corner of his lips. Frederick shook his head and said, "No, I''m just a little worried since you have mentioned her. You know that she has nothing to lose. I''m afraid that..." "Are you afraid that she will do something terrible to me?" Finishing his sentence, Alicia leaned softly on his shoulder again. "Don''t worry, nothing will happen. I have been very careful since that time. I have gotten used to checking the brakes whenever I start the car! One shouldn''t have the heart to harm others, but must be aware not to be harmed, I know! Moreover, now that your surveince is everywhere, how could she have the chance to destroy all of them? She is not immortal after all, right?" She raised her head and looked at him again firmly. "Even if there was an opportunity, I would have noticed it! I didn''t visit any remote ces. I was very obedient. I would always deal with affairs and have social interactions in crowded ces. I will protect myself! We are living in a country that hasws and regtions, how would there be so many terrible events? Hubby, I will take care of myself! And I will take care of you too!" She caressed his manly chin with a smile. "I don''t want to be a burden to you! You lead and I follow. asionally, you''ll wait for me and I''ll guide you. Only then, we can be together forever!" If the two of them could not synchronize their pace, then on the path of life, they would walk further and further away. Sooner orter, one of them would disappear. This was why many couples, were iparably loving at the beginning, split up eventually! They had already had a good start, so she would not be left too far behind. At home, she could be vulnerable, yet strong when she had to. Alicia felt that it was great having a shoulder to lean on. However, she would not drag him down but would try her best to catch up to him. Maybe this was the wisdom from the ancients who said, follow the man you marry! She was blessed, productive, and tired but happy! Caressing her hair, Frederick kissed her and did not say anything else. Holding her in his arms, it was as if he was coaxing his baby to sleep. He subconsciously patted her on her back, hoping that she could fall asleep in his arms. Unfortunately, God declined his wishes. That night, Alicia was provoked and restless, and couldn''t fall asleep at all. She subconsciously wanted evidence of his love. Naturally, under the starry night, the first thing that came to her mind was the thing that Frederick had once looked forward to the most. Knowing that he couldn''t hide or evade her, he gave her a gentle yet prolonged experience, making their beautiful night romantic again. When Alicia woke up the next day, it was already bright outside. She moved and realized that the pillow on the side was already cold. Inexplicably, Alicia''s heart also became a little cold. Sitting up, she felt annoyed with herself, she scratched her head. "Was it an illusion? Why do I feel that he is always treating me like a job? And why was he not as enthusiastic as before? Hugging her knees to her chest, a faint sense of loneliness showed on Alicia''s gorgeous face. "Have we entered the dull period of a rtionship already? Is he starting to get tired of me already?" She knew very well that he had reluctantly epted her intention twice. It was she who took the initiative! And every time, he was not as passionate as before. The process was slow and he prolonged the encounter. After that, he would always hold her in his arms and fall asleep. Back in the days, it hade always been her who would fall asleep first. Now, whenever she wanted to confess to him several times, he would already be asleep. Content belongs to It was said that a woman''s intuition was the most urate! At this moment, intuitions on both sides of the spectrum were shing with each other in Alicia''s heart. Was he really too tired, or did he not want to touch her? That morning, she sat by the bed for a long time... What''s wrong with her? What was she thinking about? He treated her well, and he would always return home on time. Wasn''t it normal for a man to return home from work tired and distracted? Shaking her head, Alicia got up and drew the curtains. Embracing the bright sunshine, she also hummed to herself. Believe in him! Believe in herself! Caressing the ring, she stood in front of the window for a moment. Turning around, Alicia ced the whole bouquet of roses into a big vase. Immediately, her mood brightened up. Perhaps he was a little bored? To put it bluntly, who wouldn''t be tired, right? So why not create a bit more excitement?"This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Alicia cheered up at the thought. Under the sunlight, she put her palms together, convinced. If anyone can do it, that will be me!" Turning around, she tidied up their private space. During breakfast, she worked on her phone. Then, she deliberately squeezed out some time to shop for some new clothes. At that moment, in the president''s office of Soaver International, Frederick met with Chet. It was a rare moment for Chet toin a little. Chet looked at Frederick sympathetically and teased "Are you going to get two more professional scapegoats for the future?" Frederick rolled his eyes at him and gestured for him to sit down. "Do you think that anyone else would take the me for me?" If it wasn''t because of their tacit understanding and trust, who would dare? As he thought about it, Frederick couldn''t help sighing again. "I''m afraid that this matter would be exposed sooner orter. If Danica is satisfied with this, why would she not give up already?" As the saying goes, "one''s eyes are bigger than one''s belly!" She wouldn''te back to her senses even until she dies! "Chet, am I doing the right thing?" Frederick''s eyes were full of misery. He doubted everything. Chapter 876 Chapter 876 ? If he failed in the end and gambled away theirst chance, he would regret it for the rest of his life and not die in peace. Chet remained silent for a moment. "I can only say that, if I were you, I would probably do the same. Time means hope! Frederick, you have consulted more than one expert. The doctors said that an optimistic mentality is sometimes even better than any treatment or drug. Isn''t this one of the reasons why you are hiding it from Alicia? The fact that we are concealing it from her isn''t necessarily a bad thing!" It was enough as long as they tried their best. Even if he couldn''t turn back the tide, at least she wouldn''t be suffering when she leaves, right? Moreover, Chet believed that hard work would always pay off. They had invested so much time and resources, it was inconceivable to return empty- handed. Understanding what he meant, Frederick nodded. "Well, I''m going to arrange a short trip to appease Danica. When I return, I''ll contact Bayton City to arrange Alicia''s amodation there during this period." He hoped he could buy more time by separating themselves for a while! "By the way, have you found the hypnotist that I have asked for?" Chet nodded at first but then shook his head. "Yes, I found him, but he wasn''t much help. It''s impossible to make her confess about the antidote through hypnosis. Hypnosis is just a kind of mental adjustment. How do I put it? It can be exined as a kind of rxation, hinting at purposeful guidance under certain circumstances. This method utilizes the instinctive response of an individual to be induced and to achieve the purpose of physical and mental adjustments. I have consulted many hypnosis masters, and there''s only a less than twenty percent chance of sess!" "In other words, it''s useless?" Frederick felt disappointed. "What in the world were those medical principles? What should work never worked, and what shouldn''t work turned out excellent?" "I guess it''s not even as effective as two bottles of wine! I checked several times. The effect of proactive hypnosis is much better than dazed hypnosis! As the chances for forgetting everything after the process, it has never seeded!" "Then let''s prepare for the worst!" While they were still discussing, Frederick''s cell phone rang. Looking at it, he shrugged his shoulders and said, "Here ites again, she''s sick! Speak of the devil, I can''t believe it''s true!" "Go on and pretend to be the lovely and caring boyfriend!" Getting up to leave, Chet felt a sense of sympathy for him. It was said that men had a one-track mind while women considered things from multiple angles. It could often mean that men are not as malicious as women. As the saying goes, there''s nothing more vicious than a woman!" Frederick ordered a tiny pot of beautiful jasmine flowers and brought it to the hospital. When he reached the door to the ward, Danica''s petty and pleading voice sounded from within. "Doctor, how long do I have left to live? Can I still have a child? I want to undergo in vitro surrogacy!" Dumbstruck, Frederick took an instinctive step back. "Miss Randolph, your current health is not suitable for pregnancy! As long as you can take it easy and cooperate with your treatment, with the development and advancement of medical science, you may have a chance in the future. For now, just think about your own health. Especially since your cancer cells are not spreading." "Doctor, please help me, I want a child..." As he listened to the agitated voice that came from inside, Frederick stared sightlessly at the crowds that walked past. His heart pounded heavily, his frown deep. Would she rather die than give him peace? Was she even trying to take advantage of a child? Although he was certain that he would never touch her and would never do anything to her, Frederick suddenly became alert when he heard these words. He took out his cell phone, and just as he was about to ce a call, a familiar and sharp feminine voice sounded. He quickly hung up, set his phone on silent, and quickly changed it to a text message. The feminine cry sounded again. "Do you still remember what you promised when we were dating and when you proposed to me? Why are you forcing me to divorce you? For you, I suffered multiple injections. Now, you find me old and even me me for not being able to give birth to a child? I have already told you that I''ve never gone for stic surgery, nor done any beauty injections. It is God''s will that I haven''t given birth. Why can''t you just believe the doctor''s diagnosis?" "Gentry, can we not divorce? I don''t care if you have other women. We can even raise the children together!" "Please! How could you do this to me?"N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. "Is a child that important?" "I will never agree to divorce! I won''t let you and that little b*tch be together forever! Gentry, have you ever thought that she loves you for your money? If what you wanted is a child can find someone to give birth for me!" "You don''t love her! You don''t, not at all! I know your heart still belongs to me, you love me, you only love me..." "I won''t divorce!" Her bitter cries filled the corridor. Her cries got louder and Frederick angled his head to find that it was Qiana. Was she there to visit Danica as well? No wonder she had such a big reaction at the gathering. It turned out her marriage with Zaydon was facing challenges! They were such a dazzling couple before. How long had it been? This woman had been tortured and withered away by a bitter marriage in such a short time. Content belongs to A woman''s face showed true emotions. Whether it was fortune or misfortune, it is hard to fake. As he watched Qiana leave, Alicia came back to Frederick''s mind. A hardworking girl who had always wanted a baby. Did she feel the same way? Would she also be insecure if she did not give birth to a child? Although he also liked children, if he had to choose between mother and baby, he would always choose her without hesitation! As his heart was throbbed with pain, Frederick picked up his phone again. In the mall, Alicia picked different styles of clothing and even chose two sets of sexy lingeries. While it was being packed up at the counter, she couldn''t help but blush in shyness. Since she wanted to create some excitement, some changes were needed. With a n in mind, Alicia also purchased a few types of sexy lingerie cosy such as maid costumes, nurse uniforms, and more from an online store. She was too embarrassed to buy it in the store. Before she got home, she went to the supermarket to pick up some ingredients. Alicia stood in the kitchen and rolled up her sleeves. She suddenly realized that she hadn''t been in the kitchen for a long time. For a moment, she couldn''t even remember where the salt was. "As expected, I would ck off if my life is toofortable." No wonder she felt that he was not as passionate as before. Was it because that she had changed too much? A man''s stomach was indeed important! She took a deep breath and in no time got used to the environment again. After that, she prepared dumplings! She had always felt that dumplings represented a prosperous, and ceremonious reunion. After preparing everything, Alicia went back to her room and washed up. She put on some makeup, and even put on a bright red lipstick before she called Frederick. "What? A business trip?" He went on a business trip? Chapter 877 Chapter 877 ? Her disappointment drenched her like a basin of cold water. In an instant, Alicia''s mood was ruined. At the same time, the corners of her lips drooped. Why did this happen so suddenly? Didn''t he go home to pack his stuff? Thinking of all her efforts wasted, Alicia''s heart ached. On the other hand, Frederick was still outside the hospital as he excused himself. He could not go home tonight. He wasn''t lying when he said he was going on a business trip, but the flight was in thetter half of the night. "What''s wrong? Is there anything you need?" Pouting, Alicia suppressed her unhappiness and said, "No, I just...I just miss you!" She couldn''t understand why, but she desperately wanted to be with him at this moment! "You silly girl! Didn''t you stay with me yesterday? I have to attend an important meeting, so I''ll be away for a few days. I''m in a hurry, so I will go directly to the airport! Take good care of yourself! I''ll call you when I''m free!" Coaxing her gently, Frederick squeezed his cell phone, veins bulging under his skin. He looked at the street lights lighting up in the distance and knew that he could not talk for too long. At this moment, he wanted nothing more than to run to her side, but when he thought of her body, he felt like his feet were tied down with rocks. "I''m fine. Honey, take good care of yourself. Remember to call me when you''re free. I''ll be waiting!" "I will!" After saying a few more words, Frederick hung up the phone. Looking at the words "Honey" saved on the caller ID, he couldn''t help but sigh. "Ally, just wait forme." Frederickposed himself and gave Chet a phone call before returning to the ward. Danica was lying on the bed in the room. Her sparse hair had turned white, and her illness showed through her yellowedplexion. She looked extremely pitiful when sheid there weakly, but whenever he thought of the terrible things she had done, he had to silently recite Alicia''s name many times in his heart so that he could barely pull a smile from the corners of his mouth. Sitting by the bed, he picked up an apple and started cutting it for her. He went straight to the point, "I have booked a ticket to Buranda for a business trip! The flight departs at 12.15. Do you think you''d be well enough to make it?" "Yes, as long as I can be with you, I''ll do it even if I have to crawl there!" Taking a piece of apple, Danica''s gentle eyes were filled with tenderness. She only had eyes for Frederick. "Frederick, I want to wear a wedding dress before I lose all my hair. I don''t want to look ugly on my wedding day. Could we please hold the ceremony in Casterwich City? I don''t mind having just a small party, but I want to settle down in the ce where I grew up. After all, I don''t want to be a wandering ghost after my death!" Frederick paused for a moment, and a dim light shed in his eyes. "Sure, I''ll arrange it as soon as I''m back. Don''t worry about it." The earlier he got this matter done, the faster he could get the antidote! Taking another bite of the apple, Danica smiled, her eyes sparkling. How wonderful it would be if all this were true! She would be happy even if she only had half a year left to live! Soon, Frederick settled the discharge formalities for her. At the same time, he asked Chet to book a ticket for her. They packed up hurriedly and went to the airport. Meanwhile, Alicia no longer had any appetite because of Frederick''s sudden departure. In the dimly lighted room, she sat on the sofa nkly until it was dark, and everything was quiet. She stood up in a daze. She cooked some stew for supper and froze the rest. After eating, she returned to her room and stared at the cold and empty bed. Her heart ached even more. Subconsciously, she held her cell phone in her hand again and fiddled with it. In the end, she put it back down. In a fit, she violently knocked her own head. "Don''t think about him! He''s working so tirelessly on a business trip, I must not disturb him..." She knew Frederick well. When he said that he would call her back, he meant that he would be very busy and wouldn''t want her to bother him. ording to his usual outstation schedule, the only time she could contact him was breakfast time before 7 a.m., and after 10 p.m. Yes, Alicia knew the rules!N?velDrama.Org holds this content. It was just that sometimes, her heart refused to listen to logic. She grew increasingly restless after taking a shower. She tried to distract herself by carrying a doll in her arms and listening to music, but she was still upset. As she turned around, Alicia noticed the shopping bags on a small table which she had bought when she went out that day. Lying beside it, there were two delivery boxes that hadn''t been sorted out yet. She took off her earphones and slowly walked towards them, "Forget it. I guess I''ll sort them out since I couldn''t sleep anyway." She sorted out the items into different categories. Then, she opened the package and unwrapped the clothes one by one. She didn''t need to wear them anytime soon, so she didn''t remove the tags. She just folded them one by one and hung them up in her wardrobe. She felt much better after tidying up. When she saw the clothes she bought for Frederick left on the table, she clutched them in her arms and her heart calmed down immediately. "Honey, I''m really not used to it when you''re not around." Even though they were usually busy with their own lives, it was still different when he was not around. Without realizing it, Alicia''s eyes started to well up with tears. Sheet raised her head to stop her tears. She opened Frederick''s side of the wardrobe. As she took out a clothes hanger, she identally messed up his clothes. She put them aside, and went to tidy up the wardrobe. Content belongs to She quickly rearranged the position of his suits. Out of habit, she rifled through the suit pockets and eximed, "Hey, there is a hundred dors here? How lucky!" She tidied up the clothes and kept the money. Then she rummaged through the suit pockets one by one. After that, she went through Frederick''s pants as well. Her bright eyes shone with greed! Her fingers felt something paper- like and she screamed excitedly, "I knew it, there''s more!" She was surprised when she saw what was in her hands. "Huh? It''s just some paper?" Fearing that it was something important, Alicia instinctively opened the folded piece of paper. Opening it, she saw a printed receipt, attached to it was a thin sheet of paper that looked like a medical report. She didn''t notice it initially since there was a thicker sheet of paper on the outside. Content belongs to "This scrawled handwriting looks like an autograph. Why does it look like a doctor''s prescription? Is he sick?" After looking through it, Alicia knew that it was a medical bill, but it was filled with abbreviated characters. For a moment, she couldn''t understand what it meant. Holding the receipt, she walked to aptop next to her and searched the abbreviations on the Inte. "MPA?" Was this one contraceptive? of the ingredients in the Chapter 878 Chapter 878 ? Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (MPA), is a kind of hormone simr to lutein. Simr in principle, MPA is stored within the dermalyer and slowly released into the body. It limits the number of sperm produced and can even kill sperm cells. In short, it acts as a long-term contraceptive. So, is this a prescription of contraceptive injections for men? She had heard about women''s contraceptive injections and under-skin contraceptive methods. However, because both of them wanted children in the future, regardless of oral birth control or parenteral injections, there must be adverse effects on their bodies. So even if she knew, it never crossed her mind to consider it. At this moment, looking at the receipt in front of her, Alicia''s mind went nk. The whole world around her was spinning! She couldn''t believe her eyes. She was shocked to find this in his pocket! Looking at this private item, she naturally would not have other thoughts on her mind. When she recalled back to thest few days they spent together, she clearly felt his indifference which was very different from his behavior in the past. In an instant, Alicia''s heart turned cold. "He doesn''t want my child? Why?" What a joke! In order to bear a child, she had made efforts to secretly run medical checks. She tried all kinds of nutritional advice and pregnancy aids. She was afraid that she was too skinny, and if her fat level did not reach the required standard, it would be difficult for her to be pregnant! No wonder the doctor said that her constitution was very good. As long as she had a rxed mindset, everything would be fine. It was also no wonder that even though she felt that they were trying their best, she simply couldn''t get pregnant. So, this was the crux of the matter! Although it seemed like that he did not carry out any contraceptive measures, he had actually done it. Unbeknownst to her, he had secretly prepared a long-term contraceptive n. Her vision turned ck, and her whole world seemed to copse around her. Alicia''s face was pale while her mind went nk. ncing at her hand again, Alicia saw the date above. "It just happened recently?" "Why? What the hell is going on? Why did he have to get a contraceptive injection all of a sudden?" No, she had to get to the bottom of it! She picked up her phone, her eyes inadvertently nced sideways, and she suddenly saw a "2" on the prescription. Why did it have a number? Was it just a number, or was it the second injection?" Then, Alicia immediately understood-it should be thetter! That was why it was so recent. Because the number was 2. All of a sudden, everything made sense. Her hands slowly loosened, but her mind was upied by another disturbing thought. He didn''t want her child! It turned out that those sweet nothings he said to her each day were lies. He didn''t want a child at all! Were those promises he made to her just sweet-talk? No wonder he was not serious! Clutching the prescription in her hand, Alicia lost all sense of joy. She woodenly walked back to the wardrobe and put the prescription back in the pocket. As soon as she closed the wardrobe, she changed her mind and took the prescription out again. "No, I must figure it out!" She clenched the prescription tightly in her hands. After packing up her things, she went to bed. On this night, she didn''t want to think about him or make a phone call. She was tossing and turning on the bed, and she failed to fall asleep. *** The next day, Alicia took the prescription and went out to a clinic some distance away from where they lived. Then, she secretly asked a doctor to check the prescription for her. When she walked out of the hospital, her body seemed to go weak. As soon as she left, she copsed on the edge of a flower bed by the roadside as the doctor''s analysis filled her mind. "This is an imported and highly effective contraceptive injection. In the past, my friend bought it for someone else. We don''t even have it avable. A box of this should have two or three needles for treatment heard that the first use of it was very effective. Although it is not difficult to import, it is expensive, no comparable to gold. It is considered a luxury. After all, the human body will have resistance. Although the side effects are very small, as the injection increases, the efficacy duration will be shorter and the cost will increase. Therefore, onlyrge private hospitals in general may have it." Content belongs to All the evidence pointed to Frederick''s guiltiness, but this was what Alicia didn''t want to ept the most. She did not want to go to other hospitals to investigate this matter. After all, the result of the investigation was quite the same as that of her Inte investigation. The doctor''s professional analysis was very close to her guess, and she even guessed the needle number correctly. Sitting there in a daze, Alicia was confused. After a long time, her phone rang. She got up and went to the studio, but her mind was in a mess. In the following two days, Frederick didn''t call her Thus, she felt as though she was backed into a corner. She was in a daze in the office. When she returned home, she kept looking at the prescription. The sudden events caught her off guard. She didn''t know what to do. Should she face it, or pretend she had no idea about it? She struggled every day, but she was still looking forward to Fredericking home from his business trip. She even tried hard to suppress her emotions and did not want to disturb their peace without any proof. One day, she entered the office in a trance. Alicia saw two shop assistants doing a model of the manicure, and they keptughing and joking. They put their heads close to each other''s, looking utterly warm and pleasant. Alicia didn''t want to vent her anger on others, and she wasn''t in the mood to say hello. Thus, she went straight to the office. Just as she walked to the corner of the corner, aughing shop assistant''s voice came over. "Ah, make another one for me! The Holy Spring in Buranda is really beautiful! I heard that it''s very spiritual too. Look at this man. He''s so handsome." "Really! He''s very simr to Mr. Clements! There''s no shortage of handsome men in the world, but rich and handsome men are few and far between! Who is this woman? They seem to be together!" "They seem to be there to pray or make a wish! The Holy Spring in Buranda is said to hold the famous flower festival every year. Plenty anthophiles go there to see the flowers or buy them. There are orchids and chrysanthemums if they''re in season, and it has various kinds of rare flowers! I''ve heard that peoplee from all over the world to see them! Look at how beautiful it is!" Content belongs toThis material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. "That''s right, there''s even a cactus. Do you find this girl a little familiar?" "Oh? I do! I think I''ve seen her somewhere before. Isn''t her clothes from the Casterwich City design studio? Did they sell all their designs to Buranda? What a coincidence! Is she from Casterwich City?" As the two were immersed in their conversation, Alicia stopped abruptly and slowly turned around. Buranda? Wasn''t Frederick on a business trip there? Without further ado, Alicia took a step forward. Looking down, the video yed on a mobile phone on the table suddenly came into view. Although it was only a few fast shots, Alicia still recognized the figure of the woman on the video, and the woman''s delicate face was somewhat simr to hers. Danica? He was with Danica? Were both of them in Buranda? Suddenly, the streets near the Green Cloud Hotel shed across Alicia''s mind. She saw two intimate figures hugging each other before, and they looked the same... Completely alike! If it was once a misunderstanding, what about this time? It had only been a few days. Was she really that blind? Chapter 879 Chapter 879 ? Also, there was the prescription of the contraceptive needle. There was a buzz in her head and she felt faint. She instinctively closed her eyes. "Alicia? Are you ok?" "Alicia, are you not feeling well? Why do you look so pale?" "Do you want to go to the hospital and have a check-up?" Alicia suddenly came to her senses and took a cup of water from the shop assistant. She took a sip and said, "I''m fine. I''ve just been too busy recently and I''m a little tired." "You should go home and rest then. It''s not the weekend. Mary and I will be able to look after the shop." As her mind was in a mess, she forced a smile. Then, Alicia nodded and said, "Well, I''ll be leaving then. Call me if there is anything." Without entering the office, she turned around and left. After getting in the car, she took out her mobile phone and searched carefully for relevant news in Buranda. This time, she was so numb that she couldn''t tell what kind of feeling she had. After closing the webpage, she booked a train ticket and then started the car. In the First International Hotel in Buranda, Frederick finished his work and went back to his room. When he pushed the door open, he saw a woman''s white leather bag on the sofa. He immediately burst into a rage and rushed in a few strides. He was so angry. "Who allowed you to enter my room?" In the pantry, after pouring a ss of water, Alicia was so shocked that she spilled it all over herself. She cried out and unconsciously took two steps back. "What''s wrong with you?" "Ally?" Frederick couldn''t believe his eyes. He was obviously stunned for two seconds. He even turned his head and blinked his eyes. Then, he walked to her slowly and grabbed a towel to dry the water on her body and hands. "It''s really you. Why are you here?" As their eyes met, she could distinctly see the shock and astonishment in his gaze. Combined with his eager reaction and gentle words, Alicia was almost able to judge what he was thinking. "Who else do you think it was?" Was his earlier anger aimed at her, or was he truly mistaken? His hand stopped moving, and even Frederick could sense the change in her tone. He blinked slowly, but he felt guilty and dared not look straight at her. "Nothing. I thought there was some unknown woman trying to get in my pants again. You know, even the most upscale hotels inevitably have people of the sort. It''s very annoying!" He muttered before he raised his hand and gently pinched her cheek, asking, "Have you eaten? Why didn''t you tell me that you''reing over?" Alicia hade to seek the truth! Looking straight at him, Alicia swallowed the words that were about toe out of her mouth then shook her head gently. Frederick caressed the hair on the side of her face and gently tucked it behind her ear. His voice was so soft. "Then, I''ll take you to dinner first." When they headed out, Alicia had changed into a new set of clothes and went downstairs with him. On the way, she deliberately stuck to him and ate in the hotel''s restaurant. She thought Frederick would refuse her, but he was still as gentle and considerate to her as he used to be. Even in public, he didn''t avoid her. Along the way, Alicia''s heart began to beat like a drum. If he really came for a business trip with Danica, they must have been together. However, he was treating her so nicely. Wouldn''t the waiters and the hotel staff feel surprised to see another woman like her around Frederick? What about him? What was on his mind? With all these doubts, Alicia no longer knew what to do. At this moment, all her doubts were almost answered, but she was not sure anymore. Alicia was afraid. She was afraid that her random suspicion or her intuition would put a gap between the two of them. At this moment, nothing was more important to her than Frederick! Slowly, her mind started to change. As long as he did not abandon her, she would still give him a chance to redeem himself even if he really made a mistake. Content belongs to Alicia felt a little ashamed of her endless forgiveness for him. However, her heart was already uncontrobly upied by him just as she only had eyes for him. Nothing was more precious to her than Frederick. In the restaurant, she chose a conspicuous position. She ate a lot of food, but she was very silent. He even served some food for her, and judging from her expression, he could guess why she was here. However, he was already prepared for it. His contract with Danica was kept secret. He had made it clear that if they really met, Danica must make a concession. This was one of the conditions he had set in order to fulfill her dream, and he relied on this condition.N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. The meal was very quiet. During that time, Frederick received two phone calls, but they sounded like normal business affairs. The calls were also very short, so Alicia had nothing to pick apart. After dinner, Frederick naturally took her hand. "Do you want to go out for a walk? The night view of Buranda is great. There is a small shopping street not far away. The things are not fancy, but they are quite special. Do you want to go and have a look?" Alicia shook her head, leaned into his chest, and hugged his waist with one hand. The sense of possessiveness and strength she had when she was afraid of losing everything was written all over her face. "Let''s go back to our room, then?" He circled her with one hand and squeezed, trying to convey his feelings to her. Her destion had gobbled up her smile and optimism, and all these were written directly on her face. She used to be a chatterbox whenever she was with him, but ever since the beginning of their encounter, the times she spoke were very few. Frederick''s heart ached. He felt as if he had been stabbed. Along the way, Frederick tried to find all kinds of topics to urge her to talk. At the door of the elevator, he circled her with his arms, and Frederick even stole a sweet kiss on her cheek and ear. In the past, she would be very angry and strongly opposed to it, but this time, she was very quiet. "Buranda has just built a zoo with an aquarium. In the next couple of days, I will spare some time to apany you for a visit there. What do you say?" With her mind full of thoughts, how could Alicia be in the mood for fun? Nevertheless, she was still very happy and nodded with a smile upon hearing his suggestion. Soon they entered the elevator. When the elevator opened and closed, they also whispered closely to each other like a pair of eternal lovers. They were absolutely the envy of others. Meanwhile, Danica poked her head out and took a quick nce. What she saw from the gap in the elevator door was the two of them snuggled up with each other. Even from a distance, she could feel the surging love. In an instant, her expression changed and her eyes were ferocious. Her sharp fingernails pierced into her palm, and they almost broke. Was this the difference between a real rtionship and a fake one? Even if it was a farce, he had never held her in his arms like this. His care for Alicia was extraordinary. How much did he love that woman? The reason why Frederick rejected Danica was because of Alicia. Now, he had "epted" her temporarily because of that woman as well! Alicia! Alicia! That d*mn woman! What had she done? Jeremy was so obsessed with her, and Frederick was also head over heels for her. Chapter 880 Chapter 880 If both men were to do everything they could for Alicia, then what about her and Lindsay? Were they the same kind of poor people who couldn''t find a way to get their love? To this day, Danica actually had to make use of Alicia in order to get a little of Frederick''s love and to separate them from each other. How could God favor Alicia so much? Health, beauty, wealth, family, marriage, all the most precious things in life were given to Alicia. Even love favored her... What about Danica? Even a dream, a healthy body, and a child were so unreachable! It was so unfair! They were both women. Why should they all be stepping stones for Alicia to upy two men? Danica clenched her fist a few times and gritted her teeth at this thought. She seethed, "Why did she have to destroy myst hope?" D*mn it! Originally, she wanted to go out for a walk. However, at this moment, Danica had lost the mood. She turned around and returned to her room.This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. *** On the other side, after returning to his room, Frederick answered a phone call and began to get busy. Sitting by the bed, Alicia''s passionate gaze waspletely fixed on him. In front of theputer, Frederick picked up his cell phone again after typing something and said, "I''ve sent you the agreement. Have a look and give me a reply after that." After hanging up the phone, Frederick dialed another number. His movements didn''t stop for a long time. He devoted himself to work, and his body was stiff and tired. While making another phone call, he stood up and walked to the balcony on one side. As he walked, he was also talking about work to do. When he moved, she instinctively stood up and went over to him. "Okay, I know. Don''t let the bid get out of the way. Well, the premium rate should be estimated to a certain extent, and you should know this in your heart." "Well, as for Mr. Andrews, you can talk to him again. Don''t be too direct this time." Frederick unconsciously paced back and forth as he pondered. In addition to all kinds of instructions, he also reminded people of a lot of things. One step away, Alicia watched him and followed him. Frederick put down his mobile phone and turned around. He almost bumped into Alicia. As he looked up, he recalled something. He tapped her forehead dotingly and held her in his arms, but he couldn''t help but chuckle. "Aren''t you tired? Why are you following me? Trying to climb into my shirt pocket?" She snuggled into his arms and couldn''t say what was wrong with her, but she unconsciously pulled him close and said, "Yeah. You''ll never get rid of me." She thought that at least they could be together forever that way. "You silly girl!" Pushing her to the bedside, Frederick lowered his head and kissed her forehead. "We''ll talk about it tomorrow. It''s time for you to rest." Just as Frederick moved, Alicia hugged him again and asked, "Honey, will you ever leave me?" It was clear that she wanted to ask him about Danica and the contraceptive needles, but why did ite out this way? Looking up at him, Alicia cursed herself internally. While she was thinking about how to ask, his sonorous and powerful voice sounded. "Never!" He gently pinched her cheek and fixed his eyes on her. "Apart from death, there is nothing else that can make me leave you. I will never forget that you took a bullet for me, and you were willing to give up your life for me..." If he could neglect someone like Alicia, was he even human? He could die for her, but he could not watch her suffer. "Honey?" Alicia''s lips trembled. As soon as she opened her mouth, Frederick raised his hand to stop her. He shook his head slightly and said, "Trust me, Ally, I won''t ever do anything to hurt you, let alone abandon you." It seemed that she understood something and couldn''t figure it out for a while. However, Frederick''s determined eyes, attitude, and words made Alicia calm for a moment. "Look at you. You have dark circles under your eyes. Be a good girl and go to bed!" When Alicia was in a trance, she was held down in Frederick''s arms and ced on the bed. He even tucked her in and said, "I have to deal with something else. Close your eyes, my love." She was too distracted to think. Holding his hand, she felt tired and said, "Watch me sleep and then get back to work. You have to stay with me..." For the rest of my life! "Sure." He touched her soft hand and caressed it with his thick fingers as if he was protecting a precious treasure. He was guarding her quietly throughout the whole time. It was not until he heard her clear and even breathing that he put her hand back under the quilt and lowered his head to kiss her slightly. "Goodnight." The next day, when Alicia opened her eyes, she was in a familiar embrace, Facing the sunshine, her. eyes were suddenly filled with endless intimacy. At this moment, the cloud of doubt in her heart had dissipated a lot. There was no need t¨¦question him and she seemed to have an answer already. Content When Frederick opened his eyes, he saw her finger tracing on the broad back of his palm. She was enjoying herself. He nted a peck on her cheek, then narrowed his eyes and said, "Morning, Ally..." When she turned around, Alicia enthusiastically kissed him on the lips and said, "Good morning, Honey." "Why are you so happy early in the morning?" Intrigued by her good mood, Frederick felt much more rxed both physically and mentally. "What''s the matter?" Why was she giggling at him so early in the morning?" "Well, I don''t want to leave anymore. I wanna stay here and have some fun." She could rx and keep an eye on him at the same time. After that, they would go home together. It seemed to be a discussion, but there was also a firm and probing tone in Alicia''s words. It was clear at a nce. In order tofort her, Frederick had to nod. "Okay. Fine, but you have to be good. My schedule is a little tight, but I will try my best to spare more time to apany you." He also had Danica to deal with! He was not afraid that they would meet each other, but he was afraid that things would be bad orplicated. After all, he was more worried about Alicia''s health. As he thought of something, he said again, "Yourplexion doesn''t look very good. Have you been feeling unwelltely?" Shaking her head, Alicia also touched her face. She felt that she seemed to have lost a little weight. "It''s okay, I just miss you so much that I didn''t eat or rest well. When you are around, I''ll be fine. Now I can eat more with you around. I won''t disturb your work. I will listen to you and won''t run around. I''ll take care of myself!" If there was really a spirit in the Holy Spring, she would also want to make a wish. She only wanted to stay and then go home with him. "As long as you''re happy, you can do whatever you want!" After snuggling for a while, the two of them went to the restaurant together and ate a delicious and warm meal. Then, he confirmed Alicia''s schedule and roughly arranged it for her. He also found someone to get a reliable tour guide and bodyguard for her. The two of them went their separate ways. As soon as Frederick returned to the door of his room, a thin, fair figure appeared in the corridor. Chapter 881 Chapter 881 Instinctively, Frederick looked back to check on the surroundings, then he walked past the room to the corridor in front of him. Naturally, before he turned around, he once again checked if the coast was clear. Inadvertently, Danica noticed this small movement, and it seemed to rub salt into her already open wound. As soon as Frederick stopped, she shouted angrily, ''Are you that afraid that she will see us?" Even the position he had chosen was the best edge of the corridor. ording to her estimation, all the movements of the corridors and even the stairs were within the range of his peripheral vision. He was incredibly careful! Without denying it, Frederick asked in an indifferent voice, "What''s the matter?" "Get her out of here!" Upon hearing the order, Frederick nced at her and sneered. Was shemanding him? "Frederick, don''t forget about our agreement! This is Buranda, not Casterwich City!" He had promised that she could dominate him outside Casterwich City. However, when Alicia suddenly showed up, why did he make her hide? It was obvious that he hadn''t handled it well. Why did he want her to hold back? Danica was enraged! This was unfair! The sense of injustice at the bottom of her heart was like the spark of fire that had been ignited, vaguely squirming on the edge of exploding. Frederick raised his eyebrows and replied in a cold voice. "I should be reminding you of this. Danica, since you want to have a y'', you should y your part. Don''t go too far! Do you want to make it real? Know your ce. We''re only doing this for our own benefits." Danica''s face instantly turned as red as a tomato. She was so angry that she was shaking. "Do you have to destroy my dream so cruelly? Frederick, I have tolerated you enough! I have also agreed to your conditions. Why can''t you drive her away? It''s clear that you couldn''t keep your promise! This is not Casterwich City, so why do you want me to suffer?" What was the use of her having to sneak around? This was horrible! Smoke wasing out of her ears. Danica''s internal organs seemed to be torn apart all of a sudden. She gasped for air and her voice became a little higher. "Don''t forget that her life is in my hands!" Frederick''s face darkened. "Are you threatening me?" His low voice was full of displeasure. He then gritted his teeth and said, "I agreed only because you begged me! Danica, I love Alicia. This will never change! Don''t think that I''m at a disadvantage. If you want me to hurt her, I would rather die with her! I have said that I won''t ept threats. Don''t forget, the prerequisite for my promise is that she remains in the dark." After pausing for a while, Frederick calmed down and clenched his fist in his pocket. He added in a calm tone, "If I hurt her and lose her, what''s the point of getting your antidote? You''d better Yel not forget this precondition. Otherwise, I won''t stand here and waste my breath on you. Of course, you can also choose to go back on your words now. In fact, you just want to achieve your impossible dream, so what does the person matter? You can simply find a more professional and more handsome man to apany you to finish this trip. I don''t care!" As he finished speaking, Frederick turned and walked away. For a moment, his heart was about to jump out of his throat. God knew how empty and feeble his words were! Nothing was more important than Alicia''s life! Frederick''s footsteps were unprecedentedly heavy. Every step he took seemed to have exhausted all the strength in his body. Finally, when fear almost enveloped him, he heard the voice he wanted to hear from behind, "Wait!" That word sounded like music to his ears. He breathed a sigh of relief and adjusted his expression before he slowly turned around. Behind him, a ghost-like voice, apanied by the sound of high-heeled shoes tapping on the ground could be heard. "How can those people bepared with you?" Danica muttered unconsciously and stopped. She looked at him obsessively and said, "Send her back and n a wedding with me. Just one week. I will give you the antidote and will not pester you any longer after that!" While speaking, Danica took out a white sealed bag from her pocket, which contained half a green pill. "This is the real antidote. This is the only one in the world, two halves, one red and one green. It isplete when put together. As long as she takes these two antidotes in a month''s time, the poison in her body will be removed!" Reaching out, Danica handed it over and continued. "Half a pill can eliminate half of herThis material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. pain. I don''t want you to be a fake for half a year I want things to be real for a week so that both of us won''t be in so much pain. I don''t know if this request is to make things difficult for you or to torture t disturb myself! If you agree, I won''t your life again after this. Whether it is to cure me or to find a ce to spend the rest of my life, I think there should be no regrets! If you don''t agree, it doesn''t matter. However, this pill will only be effective within a month, otherwise..." Content belongs to She spoke sincerely and clearly. Looking at the small bag in her hand, Frederick was both excited but confused. Therefore, he did not move for a long time and did not dare to rashly reach out to pick it up. "I know that you will ask someone to research the pill. I won''t be so stupid as to lie to you. Even if you can really make one yourself, you will have to spend some time. Without the antidote, she won''t have the time. I know that what I''m doing is very despicable, but I have no choice! Ethics aren''t important to me when I am at the end of my life. I don''t mind if you hate me or not, I have already lost you! After a pause, Danica changed the style of the conversation. "I don''t have much time left! Since you care so much about her, why don''t you choose to trust me?" When their eyes met, Danica felt as if her heart was being cut by a knife. She had never thought that she needed to speak to the person that was closest to her once in such a posturing manner. How pathetic! Without much time to think, Frederick raised his hand and took the small bag from her. "Wait for my message." Frederick turned around and strode away without a moment''s hesitation. Behind him, looking at her empty hand, Danica''s eyes were dull and her face was frozen with surprise. The corner of her mouth twitched several times, but she could not tell whether she wasughing or crying. The moment the door was shut, Frederick leaned against it and took a deep breath. His body was limp, and he closed his eyes. After a while, he walked to the bed, sat down, and looked at his open palm. Then, he canceled all the itineraries and refused all business calls. He didn''t know how long he had been sitting there. When he got up, he clenched the sealed bag in his hand and dialed a number. Chapter 882 Chapter 882 ? "Nichs, I want to ask you a favor..." "What did you just say? You want me to deceive Alicia?" A voice full of surprise and doubts came from the phone, but Frederick interrupted him. "Don''t ask about the details. Please believe in me, I will never hurt her. You just need to remember this, Nichs. I need your help on this matter. I will exin it to youter." Now, he could not exin to Nichs in detail, and he could not let Alicia know that she was sick. Otherwise, she would not agree to his decision. "Okay, I understand. How long will it take?" "Once three days have passed, I want you to keep her busy for half a month." After three days, he would ask Alicia to leave. He could then give Danica an answer. Half a month was enough for him to deal with everything with her. A momentter, Nichs replied, "Alright. Leave it to me." "Thank you." After hanging up the phone, Frederick took a deep breath and dialed another set of numbers. In the interim, besides praying and relieving her boredom, Alicia wanted to calm down. After a day of wandering around, she had deeply reflected on her past, and her judgment had unconsciously found a different direction. In the small house in the forest, Alicia sat there for a long time while listening to the birds'' twitter and smelling the fragrance of flowers. It was really peaceful. Her heart gradually rxed. Just as she was about to leave, her cell phone rang. At the sight of Frederick''s number, she immediately smiled. "Honey? Come and pick me up." dly, she raised her head and looked around. Then, she got up and walked toward the entrance. "I''m in the botanical garden on the west side of Buranda. It''s beautiful here." "Okay." While speaking, Alicia followed the sign and walked to the east gate. She bought a sausage, and before she stuffed it into her mouth, she turned around and saw a tall figure appearing at the entrance. She waved her hand and rushed over. "Honey, you''re here!" She threw herself at him, and at the same time, she stretched one hand away from him. Frederick reached out to pat her forehead when he caught her, chiding, "You little glutton! Street food is not good for your health!" "Ugh..." Looking at the greasy and fragrant sausage, Alicia nodded reluctantly and said, "It only cost five dors."N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. She felt bored while standing there waiting for him, so she had gone to buy it. She didn''t expect him to show up so quickly. She lowered her head, worried that he was mad that she wasted money. Meanwhile, Frederick rolled his eyes and. He snatched the food from her and threw it into a trash can. "Don''t eat that. Let''s have a proper meal while you''re still hungry." Then, Fredrick circled her in his arms and guided her to the side of the road. "What do you want to eat?" Feeling his warmth, Alicia''s confidence rose. "Are you okay with a buffet? We can eat anything we want!" "That''s a good idea." After selecting a high-end buffet restaurant, Frederick walked to a quiet booth, took off his coat, and then took her hand as they went to grab some food. Along the way, Frederick was in charge of holding the tes while Alicia picked out all kinds of dishes. "Honey, have some fish! And the ribs, I want the small ones." Going all the way down the food aisle, the tes of various sizes had been filled several times, and Alicia was very excited. After they got back to their seat, she took a steamed dumpling and stuffed it into her mouth. "Hmm, the skin of the dumpling is so hard. It''s not as good as the ones I make." Taking another one, Alicia brought it to his mouth and said, "This is for you!" Frederick ate it as soon as he opened his mouth. When Alicia was about to take another side dish, Frederick quickly stopped her and said jokingly. "Let''s eat some of the main dishes first. Or else, it''s not worth the money we spent." Her appetite wasn''t big, and yet she chose the cheapest dishes. "You''re right. I should eat meat!" She put a piece of fish in her mouth and began to eat as they chatted. They ate slowly, which was very long and enjoyable. Looking at her beautiful smile, Frederick''s gaze was filled with tenderness. She took a tissue and wiped her mouth. Frederick''s voice lowered unconsciously, "Take your time. Don''t hurry. Don''t eat too much too." When she smiled, it was like a warm bloom of flowers in spring, which made him feel delighted! "Okay. Honey, you''ve finished your work very early today. Is it going well?" She felt happiest when she didn''t hold him back. That way, she could feel at ease and stay for a few more days. Frederick nodded and smiled. "It''s going fine." Although it was unexpected, there was also great progress. If this matter could bepletely solved within a month, it was worthwhile to take some risks. He picked the fish bones and put the meat in her mouth, saying, "After all, official business can''t be solved in a short time. There''s no hurry. It''s a rare chance for us to visit Buranda together, so I''ll take some time to spend a day with you. I''ll take you out for a walk tomorrow, what do you think? It just soo happens that the flower festival is around the corner this week. Many ces are going to be lively," Content belongs to Alicia was too embarrassed to say that she had already gone to the festival as she knew that he''d been there before as well. Anyway, the most important thing was to do what he wanted. Hence, Alicia did not mention any unpleasant ineidents. Content belongs to Instead, she agreed happily. "Great! My husband is the best! We need to go to the zoo and the aquarium too!" "Sure." As they walked out of the restaurant, Frederick put on his coat and led her away by the hand. The moon in Buranda was bright and clear, just like Casterwich City. It was beautiful. He clutched Alicia''s soft hand in his and nced at the beautiful girl beside him from time to time out of the corner of his eyes. "Are you tired? Should I carry you?" "What?" Looking up, Alicia was about to shake her head in response, but she stopped in surprise. In the past, she had always been the one to take the initiative to ask him to carry her. What was going on with him on this day? Was it because he was not in a familiar ce, so he had nothing to worry about? He didn''t need to maintain his identity and image here, right? In fact, throughout the day, Alicia was obviously a little excited and not tired at all. However, in her moment of absent-mindedness, Frederick had bent down. When she came to her senses again, she was already on his broad, warm, and safe back. Hooking her arms around his neck, Alicia was still very happy and nuzzled against his neck. "Honey, I love you so much." Frankly, Alicia was saying it to herself. At the same time, she turned her head and grazed his ear. Frederick heard every word, and the smile on his lips deepened. In the dark night, the sound of the wind whistled and Alicia shivered slightly, but the warmth in her chest was like a cozy furnace. She swayed softly like a baby in a cradle. Her long eyshes fluttered, and her eyelids became heavier and heavier, showing a hint of tiredness. "Ally, I hope that I can carry you like this for the rest of my life." "Yes! My husband is getting more and more sensible. Hehe, I only want you to carry me for the rest of your life. You''ll still have to do it even when you get old!" As Alicia mumbled, she was half asleep, but her grip tightened around him. "You can carry me and me alone. You can''t carry other women. You''re not allowed to..." Well, perhaps their daughter could be an exception. Chapter 883 Chapter 883 ? The corners of Frederick''s mouth lifted into a smile, but his eyes were filled with a gloomy look. When they returned to the hotel, Alicia had already fallen asleep. Frederick carried her to the entrance, and she only opened her eyes because of the noisy guests and car engines. Alicia yawned and struggled to jump down. "Honey? Have we arrived? Why didn''t you wake me up?" She straightened out her shirt and leaned against his side, her body was soft and limp. She stealthily yawned and said, "Oh dear, I''m so sleepy." He held her in front of him and said with a faint smile, "Let''s go. You can sleep more once we get back to the room." "Okay." Frederick held her as they entered the elevator, and he carried her leather bag and some little trinkets she''d bought on his other hand. He cared for her all the way. The door of the elevator gradually closed, and Danica''s head slowly poked out from the aisle. She couldn''t help but clench her fist a few times. A trace of viciousness shed in her eyes. slz six- After their day out, Alicia was exhausted. When she returned to her room, she did not even wash up. Instead, she climbed into her bed and fell asleep. In the end, Frederick helped her change her clothes. After that, Frederick sat at the bedside until midnight. He didn''t ponder or do anything. He just stared at her. His deep eyes looked extremely wistful. The next day, Frederick apanied her on a short trip around. When Alicia wanted to take photos, he went along with her. With a camera, they took some intimate photos. Alicia was ted. Frederick carried her when she was tired, and he fetched water and food for her whenever she needed them. The little bit of doubt in her heart became faint and blurred because of his extreme affection. They casually visited quite a number of ces. At noon, Frederick booked a hotel room for her because she was sleepy. However, when the sunset, she still felt unsatisfied while her smile carried a hint of fatigue. On their way back, she took Frederick''s hand and slowed down her pace. "We should travel every year. It won''t take long, just a couple of days is fine. It doesn''t matter where we go. I just want to travel with you every year. I want a time where we can be ourselves and not have anyone disturb us." Under the glow of the setting sun, Alicia was content as she looked at their intertwined hands. "Just like today. I feel like I''m so in love! What do you think?" It felt so good, and it was beautiful indeed! She didn''t expect to be in love like this every day. She only wanted to have this blissful moment once a year. It was enough to keep things fresh between them. Frederick nodded and pulled up her hand. He ced his lips on the back of it and nted a few kisses. "Okay. As long as you''re happy." Then, they turned to look lovingly at one another. Frederick lowered his head to give her a deep kiss, holding the back of her head in his grasp and pulling her to his chest. "Ally, you have to remember that I only have eyes for you. I will never rece you with others. You must believe me, okay?" Most importantly, she had to wait for him. She could never give up on him! Frederick raised his head and closed his eyes. Unconsciously, his breathing became heavier. Listening to his heartbeat, Alicia didn''t think too much about it even if she felt that something was off. She was surrounded by extreme warmth and happiness, and she instinctively nodded. "Of course I believe in you! If I didn''t, how could I wholeheartedly give myself to you?" As she raised her hands, Alicia curled her arms around his neck. Her eyes were filled with as much passion as a roaring me. "Honey, I thought that after I was seriously hurtst time, I wouldn''t have the ability to love anyone else. But now, I know that what doesn''t kill me makes me stronger so that can meet a better person. I thought that I would never love anyone else again, but it was all because haven''t met the person who could make me brave enough to love again. Now, I''ve met that person! Honey, I only have eyes for you too! I love you just as much as you love me, anytime, any ce..." Alicia pressed her face against his chest and uttered with sincerity. "Our love should be protected well. No one is allowed to give up easily until thest moment! I believe that we will not let each other go! Honey, as long as you love me, you are mine! No one can take you away from me!" Alicia''s muttering seemed to calm Frederick down. He knew that in her heart, at least he wasparable to Jeremy. If she could wait for him for the past three years, he firmly believed that this hardship would not be an obstacle between the two of them. If it weren''t for the unique illness in her body, he wouldn''t have chosen to hide it from her. He caressed her hair gently and rubbed against her nose intimately. Finally, a smile appeared on his lips. "It''s getting dark. Let''s go back. It''s time to feed my little glutton." They had prepared some snacks for whenever she got peckish, but she had secretly finished them all before noon. She even had to replenish the food once at noon. "Let''s go to that restaurant. I''m craving for egg-fried rice!" "Egg-fried rice?" Stroking her hair, Frederick couldn''t help but let out augh. "Haha, sure!" He was craving some dumplings as well.N?velDrama.Org holds this content. As he spoke, Frederick carried her to one side, and they were chatting andughing. However, no one noticed that a figure had been following them a distance away. By the time they returned, it was 1 already nine o''clock. The two of them simply washed up and then went to bed early. They had an. itinerary for tomorrow, but Alicia felt really tired. She lingered in bed and finally canceled the n. Content She spent her whole morning sleeping, while Frederick was quietly dealing with work. When he was free, his eyes were focused on one point. After lunch, the phone rang as Alicia was wondering what to do for the day. Upon hearing her phone ring, Frederick clenched his fists. Before he coulde back to his senses, Alicia had already pulled out her suitcase hurriedly. "Honey, my brother just called and told me he has gone overseas. My dad''s condition deteriorated a little, and he''s having problems with his digestive system. Thankfully, it''s almost time for his treatment and my brother ns to send him to the hospital he''s been looking into. After all, he''s familiar with the staff there and they''ve recently introduced new technologies to help my dad, so he wants me to help my dad over there. Right now, I have to go home and apany my parents to my dad''s medical check-up. After my brother shows up, we can reconfirm what''s going on and we''ll have time to prepare." Swallowing thickly, Frederick pretended to be indifferent and said, "I have a fewrge contracts recently that can''t be left aside, and I have to stay in Buranda for a few days. I may not be able to apany you." "You don''t have toe along. I''m used to it, so I can do it alone! It''s just physical therapy and a check-up. With mom and the servant''s help, you don''t have to worry!" "Alright. I''ll arrange everything for you. If you need anything, call me at any time!" Chapter 884 Chapter 884 ? After instructing Chet to send Alicia''s family on the ne and ensuring that all three of them had safely arrived, Frederick packed up his luggage and returned to Casterwich City. The first thing Frederick did was heading to the hospital. At this time, Carson''s examination results were written in a report. Looking at the contrast picture on the table, Frederick could easily tell the result by looking at the abnormality of the two pieces. "Is it the real antidote?" Compared to the pictures, at least half of the spots were obviously changed. Carson nodded and sighed gently. "After I diluted it ording to the proportion, I used it on theb rat. It can basically remove more than half of the toxin. The movement and reaction are obviously better. I can basically confirm that it is the antidote. Compared to the medicinest time, this can cure the root of the disease. Frederick, the ingredients of this medicine are the western variant of traditional Chinese medicine. Simply put, it is thebination of theposition of Chinese medicine and the method of western medicine. I had someone analyze it and there are still twoponents that I can''t determine. Once they are confirmed, it should not be difficult to recreate it." Thinking of something, Carson took out another piece of paper and handed it over. "By the way, this is the diagnosis result given by the expert in the Chinese medicine institute. Although he can not urately determine theposition of the medicine, he is sure that it is made in a small workshop and will not be produced inrge quantities. Moreover, ording to his analysis, the drug maker should not be very proficient in it, so there are defects. I can''t tell the specifics. In short, it means that either there are impurities or they''re faulty products. Chinese medicine has a slow outbreak process. Simrly, it can''t be released in one fell swoop. So, his suggestion was to take Alicia to him and see whether there is any effective drug control, regardless of whether it can be removed or not." After all, Frederick didn''t know much about medicine. He followed and nodded in agreement. "When Aliciaes back, I will consider it. Let''s not cause unnecessary troubles for the time being." If everything went well, he could get the other half of the antidote, and there would be no such needs. Aftermunicating with Carson for a while longer, Frederick exited the hospital and made a phone call to Danica. He then went to the sanatorium. At this time, Kieran was lying lifelessly on the sickbed. His face was blue and ck, his body motionless. After standing in front of the bed for a moment, Frederick nced at the monitoring equipment on one side. He picked up the record on the other side, looked at it, and then put it back to the original position. He couldn''t help but sigh. "Mr. Randolph, you nned through everything. Have you ever thought that you will lose yourself first? You have fallen asleep and are now at peace. You have raised a good daughter." When he reached the door and thought of something, Frederick halted his steps. "You should really wake up and take a good look at what you''ve done. No, this might be the best ending for you. If you wake up, you will definitely regret it even more!" The tragedy of a parent losing his child... But Frederick didn''t know whether he would regret the choice he made at that time. Even if Kieran woke up, he might not realize it. It was Frederick''s luck to avoid this twisted family. Getting involved in such a family was probably the worst decision in his life. Frederick opened the door and strode out of the room. His mind was still in a mess. Was Kieran still in aa? Danica must be alone. How could she cause such big trouble? He had been on guard all the time, but he still failed to defend himself... No, this time, he had to turn the passive situation into the active one. The attack was the best defense! After that, Frederick drove to Danica''s house. "Hey, you''re here, Frederick." "Have you eaten? I''ve prepared your favorite dishes..." Danica had already ced flowers and ordered food. When he entered the door, her smile appeared malicious to him. It was as though there was a hidden knife behind her facade. Frederick went directly to the sofa on the other side. "I''m not here for dinner. I want to make sure that you actually have the antidote!" Danica''s face suddenly changed and she sat down with a hollow smile. The bitterness of the corner of Danica''s mouth could not be concealed. "Do you have to be so official?" There was no extra courtesy from him other than when it came to the antidote. Was this the only thing left between them? What a pity. She had deliberately cleaned up and changed her clothes for his visit. However, he didn''t even say a word about it. When it came to her, he treated her as nothing. "What else can we do? Don''t you know what''s going on between us?" retorted Frederick. If it were not for Danica being unreasonable and omnipotent, they wouldn''t have to be in this position They could have maintained their rtionship as acquaintances in the worst case scenario, yet she had turned the two of them into enemies! "Confirm the antidote and sign the agreement. Danica, I hope that in the end, we can be more honest with each other. Don''t break the agreement so easily. Then, we can cut our ties peacefully." Since they were going to cooperate with each other, they had to follow the rules. Danica''s lips moved a few times, but she did not know what to say. She got up and blurted out softly, "Fine!"N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. Then, she walked to the bedroom. Faintly, Frederick seemed to have heard the sound of the safe opening, but he did not move from the sofa. He simply took out his mobile phone, trying to capture some movements from the camera. Soon, Danica came out with the same simr sachet in her hand, and there was half of the red pill in it. She lifted it in her hand and gave Frederick a look. "This is half of the pill''s other half. As for the rest, I think you know what to do!" She was on guard against him. Frederick naturally understood. How could two people with different minds work together while guarding against each other? If she hade known this truth, she would not have asked him for such a favor. Content He was determined to get the antidote, but this time, he did not intend to snatch the antidote by force. Frederick understood and nodded his head. He took out the green pill from his pocket and put it beside the sachet which contained the red pill Although the red pill was cut into a tiny half, it was indeed in line with the green pill, even the part with a symbol. After taking a look at the piece of the red pill, Frederick handed it back. Looking at the half green piece in his hand, Danica was very surprised that he didn''t give the antidote to Alicia even after getting it. They each took the green and red pills back. Both of them were confused, but they didn''t say anything. Later, the two reached an agreement that evening, Frederick got up and left after it was almost 12 o''clock. He started the car and drove to a quiet ce. Frederick looked at the half-green pill, took out a cigarette, and lit it. He frowned slightly. Danica was more cautious than he had imagined! The half of it in his hand was actually counterfeited, a fake! He hadn''t given the real to Alicia yet, of course. He wouldn''t be silly to bring around with him. What about Danica? Could that red pill be fake as well? Should he take this risk? How should he make sure that nothing would go wrong? Chapter 885 Chapter 885 ? Returning to Casterwich City, Jeremy took a breath of the familiar air. He suddenly realized that this ce had be one of the ces he missed. His house had already been sold to someone else. This time, he changed to a new residence. It was a new ce and a new beginning. The past waspletely thrown out of the window. Standing at the door and looking at the uniquely decorated vi, it seemed to him as though his old home had been moved over. He gently closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Casterwich City, he had finally returned! "Perhaps it is because of you, the air here feels different to me..." Carrying the suitcase, Jeremy took out the key. He raised his gaze, and there was a pair of delicate feet peeking out from the skirt. He was very familiar with them. Frowning, Jeremy turned his head sideways. Suddenly, a thin figure jumped out. Before he could react, she had already pounced on him. "Jeremy, you''re back! I''ve been waiting for you for ages!" Holding Jeremy in her arms, the travel- worn Cecilia smiled happily. It was obvious that he was stunned. Jeremy pushed her away and his tone suddenly turned cold, demanding, "How do you know I live here? Didn''t I tell you to leave?" As he turned around, Jeremy was very annoyed. In the past six months, he had gone to many ces to rx, and Cecilia had always been pestering him. During the past month and a half, she had been absent from ss. Even her family had reached out to him to question her whereabouts, but she just wouldn''t leave him alone! At this point, Jeremy didn''t know what she wanted from him. He tried to refuse her gently, but she pretended to not hear him. She called him Jeremy, but he told her it was not suitable for her to call him that. Then, she called him her brother-inw. He could not deny that at the beginning because she did apany him through a period of painful hardships. However, now, she was a nuisance to him. Jeremy opened the door, while Cecilia was still pulling her luggage and chasing after him. There was not single a trace of displeasure on her face. "It''s very simple! I just called the real estate agency and asked. Jeremy, I''ve been taking art sses for half a year, so I don''t need to go to school. I cane to Casterwich City to study, and I''ll live here with you!" Turning around, Jeremy red at her. "Cecilia, I''m a man! Do you know what will happen when you stay with a single man? It''s dangerous!" "But I like you! I am willing to give myself to you. I will never regret it!" Faced with her passionate eyes, Jeremy''s heart skipped a beat, and then it was reced by an iparable annoyance. "Cecilia! You are a girl, how can you be so shameless? Have I not made myself clear enough? I don''t like you! I like maturedies, not little girls like you. You keep calling me ''brother-inw'', yet you''re trying to seduce me. Don''t you feel ashamed? Why don''t you focus on your studies? Stop following me! I don''t like you at all, and I will never like you. There''s someone else who I love!"N?velDrama.Org holds this content. Although it was not the first time she''d heard such words, she was a woman after all. Cecilia''s expression was a little embarrassed and it suddenly turned pale. She looked down, twiddling her fingers, and the rims of her eyes became slightly red. "I know, but she''s married!" Cecilia knew all about his past and his love for that woman. Furthermore, it was because she knew of his past that she felt pity for him. Jeremy wasn''t a bad person, but he''d been cheated by Lindsay for so long. Nevertheless, she still loved him! Moreover, he was no longer her brother-inw. He didn''t belong to Cecilia''s sister, and Cecilia liked him. Thus, why couldn''t she pursue him? Cecilia gritted her teeth and felt dissatisfied. What was wrong with being younger than him? She hated it when he rejected her because of her age as it was just a number! At the sight of her disheveled hair and pitiful look, Jeremy could not bear to be cruel anymore. Unconsciously, his tone became a little softer. "Cecilia, I''m not the right person for you. You''re a sensible girl. Our rtionship isplicated, not to mention that I can''t be with you inly because of my uncle and father." He couldn''t hurt Cecilia. He had already pulled out of marrying one of the Castle family''s daughters. If he continued a rtionship with her, he would offend the entire Castle family. Mr. Castle may look gentle, but he had a hot temper. Besides, was Cecilia''s half-brother ones even more difficult to deal with! Things were horribly awkward with them. If he didn''t make up his mind, he was afraid that things wouldn''t be easy to deal with. "Does that mean you still like me?" While muttering, Cecilia sniffled and suddenly raised her head again. She argued, "Those are external factors, and external factors can be ovee! At worst, my dad will break my legs and kick me out. Anyway, I can''t control myself now. Jeremy, if you refuse to give me a chance, I won''t ever let you go! Don''t tell me that it is inappropriate vet.ne because we haven''t even tried How do you know it is not appropriate? I know that I want to be with you. Even if I had nothing, I would still be happy as long as I''m with you. I have never been out so far from home alone! Back in Yecaeus City, I don''t even need to worry. I even want to protect my sister because I am Miss Castle. They all know my identity and will show me respect. In fact, I''m afraid when Ie to a strange new city like this. But for you, I have to ovee it. I know that I must be brave no matter how afraid I am!" Content belongs to After a pause, Cecilia couldn''t help but shed a few drops of tears. "Although Waverly lost her mother when she was a child, my dad, my elder brother, and the whole family dote on her more than me. My mother is the stepwife, and I''m just a girl with a low status in the family. In order to please my dad, my mother even treats Waverly better than me! She often tells me that I shouldn''tpete with Waverly and that I can''t bepared with her! In the Castle family, I have parents, and my status sounds great on paper. But everyone knows that the eldest daughter of the Castle family is the most precious one in the whole family! Waverly is gentle, and she neither fights nor bullies me. I like her too, but I also want a person who only cares about me and is kind to me!" Content belongs to In her memory, Jeremy was the only one who was more tolerant of her than her sister. Perhaps it was this special feeling that satisfied the desire hidden in her heart. Cecilia was very clear about her own feelings. She wanted this man in front of her. He would not be biased against her just because of Waverly''s beauty and superior status. This strong feeling made her have an extremely good impression of Jeremy. "If you were my brother-inw, I would have held back no matter how much I liked you. But now, I just want to fight for our love. I want to be good to you. I want to stand by your side and go through life with you!" As soon as she finished her words, her stomach growled and she wiped away the tears in her eyes. The next second, a conciliatory tone sounded. "Come inside and talk!" The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!