Chapter 216
Chapter 216
On Sunday, Daryl was going back to school, and Alice went to the airport to see him off.
Before leaving, Daryl, with red-rimmed eyes, reached out to Alice. “Alice, can you give me a hug p>
Daryl was now more than a head taller than Alice, no longer the little kid who used to follow her around.
“Of course.” Alice also extended her arms and hugged Daryl tightly.
In this world, she only had a few loved ones she cared about, and Daryl was one of them. It was truly a blessing for Alice that he
had gotten through those hard days.
Alice looked at Daryl and said, “Daryl, after you graduate, come back and live with us. I’ll rent a suitable house then. Being together
as a family is the most important thing p>
She couldn’t buy a house now, but after her mom’s surgeries were done, she believed they should have a home in Suncrest City.
Daryl nodded vigorously, tears welling up in his eyes. “Alice, when I start working, I’ll share the burden with you. You won’t have to
work so hard.
Alice wiped his tears gently. “Alright, thank you, Daryl p>
They waved goodbye to each other, not noticing someone secretly taking photos in the corner p>
Meanwhile, Michael at the bar had already received the photos.
Alice and Daryl hugging looked like a couple to those who didn’t know.
Michael hadn’t been out drinking for quite a while.
He thought losing Alice wouldn’t affect his work, but now he knew that it even affected his sleep.
Michael looked at the teary-eyed Alice in the photo and irritably turned off his phone screen.
Glenn leaned over mischievously. “Michael, what are you looking at? Did your girlfriend contact you again? Are you postponing your
marriage with her p>
It was a strange thing that no one had seen Aurora since her return, even though everyone knew Michael had arranged surgery for
her dad.
Michael hadn’t brought Aurora to any gatherings in their circle, as if they had broken up.
But Aurora was still in Suncrest City, occasionally calling him, which was clearly not a sign of breaking up.
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Michael gave him an annoyed look. “It’s so late, and you’re still here? Aren’t you afraid your wife will give you a hard time p>
Since Glenn got married, he rarely came out to gatherings.
His wife Lucy was a formidable person-outwardly reserved and principled, but uninhibited and controlled in bed.
In the first two months of their new marriage, Glenn either went straight home or to Lucy’s law firm, and everyone teased him for
being afraid of his wife, but he didn’t mind.
When Michael brought it up, Glenn shook his head. “If my wife wants to give someone trouble, that person is done for life. But she is amazing. I finally understand why you kept Alice by your side for ten years p>
Glenn’s expression showed a mix of pride and satisfaction. “Good looks, a great body, and a capable, articulate personality are rare in a woman, and my wife is one of them p>
He clinked glasses with Michael, and then his phone rang, clearly displaying [Wife p>
Glenn downed his drink in one go. “I’m heading home; my wife is calling p>
He looked smug, as if saying he was different from the single guys.
Clifton rolled his eyes at him. “Go serve your wife, thirty-year-old women are the most insatiable. Take care of yourself p>
Glenn swayed his hips as he walked out. “Don’t worry, I’m in great shape p>
Michael sat beside him, silent the whole time.
Thirty-year-old women were the most insatiable? Alice was almost that age too?
But that day at sea, why had she been like a stone statue while he was so aroused?
Was she really scared?
After a few more drinks, Michael finally had the driver take him home.
Just as he reached the entrance of the community, the security guard who had talked to Alice last time greeted him warmly. “Mr. Johnson, is Ms. Baker not here? This form from the homeowners’ association needs her signature p>
Michael squinted at him. “Why do you never come to me p>
The security guard was stunned, come to him?
Michael had lived here for ten years and never spoke to the security guards.
In contrast, Alice treated everyone equally, without any airs, and the property staff liked her.
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Seeing the security guard not speaking, Michael took the form and wrote down his name and company phone number.
The security guard took the form nervously, but Michael didn’t let go.
“Mr. Johnson?” The security guard was confused.
‘Delete her WhatsApp, Michael said in a deep voice.
The security guard smelled the alcohol on him, thinking Michael must be drunk.
He quickly took out his phone, but Michael snatched it and found Alice’s WhatsApp.
Seeing their polite conversation about property matters, Michael felt a bit better.
He then deleted Alice and returned the phone to the security guard.
“From now on, contact me if there’s anything. No need to contact her,” Michael said and had the driver drive in.
The security guard, puzzled, looked at his phone and saw that Michael didn’t block her; instead, he deleted her.
The next morning, Alice started a new round of busy work.
The first cooperation with the Johnson Group was completed, and Dwayne generously gave Alice the commission for it.
Alice was happy to take the money.
But she didn’t expect Winter to frequently visit Luminary Holdings Ltd.
By Friday, Alice had seen Winter for the fifth time.
Winter was also frustrated, and had gradually raised the price by 40%, but Dwayne still didn’t agree.
In a café, Winter spread his hands helplessly. “Alice, is there no room for negotiation p>
“No, it’s still double the price.” Alice refused directly. “Winter, our time is precious, and this isn’t a small business. Our bottom line
is double. If you can’t accept it, there’s no need for cooperation p>
She didn’t save any face for her colleague, her attitude firm.
“For old time’s sake, please? Winter pleaded, hands clasped.
Alice smiled and shook her head. “Winter, we both know your price is impossible. I have things to do; I’m leaving.
As she stood up, she saw Michael approaching.
He looked at Alice with a grim expression. Is Luminary Holdings Ltd under your control now? How come I didn’t know p>
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Alice pursed her lips, not wanting to confront him.
Dwayne had said, even at double the price, he didn’t want to cooperate with the Johnson Group.
But she couldn’t say that directly, so she had been stalling Winter.
The Johnson Group wouldn’t agree to it and Luminary Holdings Ltd wouldn’t compromise, so cooperation was impossible.
But the Johnson Group seemed fixated on Luminary Holdings Ltd.
Michael walked over slowly.
He wore a black suit with a black shirt and a gray tie, looking quite cold.
Alice usually disliked him wearing such dark colors, so she never paired them this way.
She lowered her eyes, reminding herself that whatever Michael wore-or even if he wore nothing at all, had nothing to do with her.
Michael sneered, “Ask Dwayne this: if I get him involved in the Amber District project, will he lower the price p>
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