Chapter 229
Chapter 229
Alice’s expression remained annoyed-she hated unplanned work.
Being forced to go on a sudden business trip, especially with Ivy sick, made her feel that something bad was going to happen.
Thinking of Jett’s call, she quickly messaged the caregiver, instructing her not to let any strangers near Ivy.
She paused briefly, then walked to a corner to call Daryl.
“Daryl, can you come to Suncrest City in the next couple of days? My mom isn’t well, and I have to go on a business trip. I’m no
comfortable leaving her alone p>
“Sure, I’ll buy a ticket and head back immediately,” Daryl said, agreeing as soon as he heard about Ivy.
“Let me buy the ticket for you now-I’ll send you the details shortly p>
Alice hung up and quickly booked a ticket through the airline app, finally exhaling in relief.
At times like these, only family could be relied upon.
She sensed Michael’s gaze on her and wondered if he truly wouldn’t stop Jett from going to Suncrest City.
Recalling Michael’s earlier words, she thought it highly likely.
Aurora must have told him something yesterday, which explained why he deliberately wanted to torment her.
“A good show? Whose good show? Clifton asked Alice, confused and seemingly unaware of the situation.
Alice shook her head, signaling that she didn’t know.
“You don’t know?” Michael said coldly. “I called you yesterday-why didn’t you answer p>
“My phone was dead,” Alice said, too lazy to make any further excuses.
“Really?” Michael raised an eyebrow.
Alice ignored him, convinced Michael wouldn’t reveal to everyone that someone saw him having sex with a woman in the office
yesterday.
She glanced at Celestia, who wasn’t even looking her way, yet smiled while sending messages.
indeed, both were skilled at pretending.
Suddenly, a delivery person rushed over. “Ms. Faye, your coffee p>
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Celestia smiled, walked over to take it, and then handed coffee to everyone.
1 hitched a ride with Mr. Johnson today, but I also brought coffee for everyone. I hope that’s okay p>
“This coffee is excellent, made from imported beans. I heard only three places in the country serve it p>
She wore a champagne-colored bodycon dress with a plunging neckline, exuding sexiness.
No matter the occasion, Celestia always carried herself with a sensual elegance.
Indeed, her innate sexiness shone through every outfit.
Alice, by contrast, dressed casually in jeans and a white T-shirt with a shirt over it, resembling a college student.
She had to go to the hospital today, so she didn’t bother dressing up and simply wore the simplest clothes.
Celestia handed Michael his coffee. “Mr. Johnson, your Americano-no milk, no sugar, right p>
Michael nodded and took the coffee.
They seemed familiar with each other, their connection subtle but noticeable.
She continued handing out coffee to the others, finally reaching Alice.
‘Ms. Baker, is a latte okay? I wasn’t sure what you liked to drink p>
“Thank you.” Alice took the coffee, inhaling its aroma. ‘It smells really good p>
“I’m glad you like it, Ms. Baker p>
Celestia smiled warmly, glancing Alice over appreciatively.
Alice wasn’t wearing makeup, yet her skin looked flawless, and her eyelashes were enviable.
Even in the simplest clothes, a beauty like her looked stunning.
Celestia had noticed it the moment Alice walked in.
Everyone else gazed at Alice with admiration, repeatedly stealing glances.
A woman so beautiful naturally made others feel a pang of insecurity.
On the plane, Alice felt relieved to see her seat was next to Dwayne.
Unexpectedly, Celestia switched seats with Dwayne, sitting next to Alice.
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Alice blinked. ‘Ms. Faye, do you want to say something to me p>
Celestia glanced at her hair. “I want to learn how to do an updo p>
Alice pointed to the top of her head. “This? Are you kidding p>
She had just casually tied a messy bun this morning-wasn’t this something any girl could do?
But when Celestia nodded, Alice let her hair down and redid the bun.
Celestia watched, mesmerized.
Alice’s thick black hair cascaded like a waterfall. No wonder people couldn’t forget her.
Alice smiled at her. “I think you look prettier with your hair down-sexier p>
Celestia chuckled. “But the person I like seems to prefer a more innocent look. What should I do? After all, I rely on him for a living, so I have to cater to his preferences p>
Alice didn’t know what to say.
If he liked innocent looks, then who else could it be?
Michael did like innocent looks-but did that mean he now expected his lovers to always appear innocent as well?
Thinking of Aurora, who always acted innocent, Alice understood.
As the plane took off, Alice intended to catch up on sleep.
Celestia spoke abruptly, “But Ms. Baker, some people are pretending to be innocent too. Using others to do their dirty work isn’t something an innocent person would do p>
Alice opened her eyes and looked at her, realizing she was referring to yesterday.
“You lured Aurora to the office and caused a big scene yesterday. Celestia stared at her intently.
Alice pulled the blanket over herself, avoiding Celestia’s gaze.
Celestia laughed. “I always thought you loved and hated boldly. Last time on the island, I thought you’d never see Michael again. And yet, you still want to monopolize him. I just spent a little more time with him in the office, and you were unhappy p>
Monopolize him? Alice sneered inwardly. She wished she could kick him away-why would she want to monopolize a jerk?
Then she frowned slightly.
Recalling Michael and Celestia naked in the office yesterday, with Aurora barging in, she felt disgusted.
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It certainly hadn’t ended well.
A flight attendant approached, politely asking what they would like to drink.
Alice shook her head. “Could I have an eye mask and earplugs, please? Thank you p>
Celestia’s eyes widened in surprise.
She watched as Alice put on the eye mask. Celestia said softly, “Ms. Baker, so you were always concerned about me being with Mr.
Johnson that day, right p>
“Or are you now jealous of my relationship with him, so you’re deliberately trying to sabotage it p>
Alice slipped on the eye mask and earplugs, her expression unreadable.
Finally, she said, “Sorry, I can’t hear you p>
Celestia stared at her, momentarily at a loss for words.
She really wasn’t going to say a single word?
Celestia had always assumed she was well-mannered.
Recalling the rumors in the business circle, Celestia laughed angrily.
Alice truly lived up to her reputation-when in a bad mood, she showed no respect to anyone.
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