"Stay-away-from-Reiner!”
Alicia’s sighing as Theodore Coldrick—her beloved fiance—meticulously spells the word in order for her to understand.
"Theo, how am I supposed to avoid him?"
Alicia had heard requests like that many times. Stay away from this and stay away from that. Theo kept telling her to stay away from every man. Should she also stay away from her father and younger brother?
"Listen to me! Reiner is only one of our company's clients. We've only met a few times for business matters and I don't even have his cell phone number. Tell me, which part makes you worry about him?"
"It's because he's normal. I see his gleaming eyes as he stares at you. He’s definitely attracted to you and I hate that.”
"Oh, He likes me! Of course, he likes me, otherwise we will not reach an agreement in the first place."
Theodore frowned more deeply. "So, is that how you do the business?"
"What do you mean?" Alicia thought that there was nothing wrong with what she said. But it sounded like a business theory for Theodore?
"You used your charms to get those clients?"
"Crap!" Alicia swears in a low voice and let out a harsh sigh.
[ To hell with this man and his low mind. Ah! He’s not a man yet, he's just a boy.]
"Then just cancel the agreement. You can look for better clients than him."
"For God’s sake, why do I have to cancel this agreement? Theo, you don't make any sense!"
"What doesn't make sense, canceling the cooperation is something you can do. Don't worry about the penalty fee. I'll take care of it for you if that’s what you are worried about."
"You're not gonna make me do it. It's not a matter of penalty fees that I have to pay or anything. You can't make my company look bad because of this. We have a reputation to look after. I’ll never break the agreement because of your spiteful presumption."
Of course, Alicia thought of the public's perspective on her company. Falcon Enterprise collaboration with Reiner's company was widespread. They have got a lot of benefits from the collaboration so far. Why did they have to stop?
“I’m not spitefully accusing him. That’s the truth that you can’t see yourself”
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"This is childish, Theo, I would never do as you say."
"Alicia, if you can't do it, then I will ask Mr. Weisberg directly. I don't think he will object to my idea."
Theodore had reached his vengeful point. He didn't care what it was. If he felt that it would threaten his relationship with Alicia then it seems like Theo wouldn't mind even if he had to kill people.
"Then just go to my father and ask him to cancel our agreement with Reiner’s corp. I don't care anymore." Alicia stepped out of her room and ignored her secretary who was calling.
Theodore was behind her and casually walked out like nothing happened. His demeanor is always in a foul mood if Alicia is not around. It hard to tell if something happens.
Alicia’s secretary has to collect her bravery to ask, "Mr. Coldrick, did you have a quarrel with Miss Alicia?"
"That’s none of your business!" Theodore walked and bumped Alicia's secretary away to make her fall to her knees. Theo takes a sinister glance at her before finally deciding to leave.
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After looking around for a while finally the secretary found her master at the pantry, "Miss Alicia, is there a problem?"
"Nothing. Has Theodore left my office?"
"Yes, he left shortly after you left Miss."
"Fine. I'll turn off my cell phone, if he calls you just say I'm not back yet."
"Are you two quarreling again?"
Alicia looked at her secretary, Jessica Becker. She was the same age as her little brother. The girl had worked with her for two years and during that time Alicia had been in a relationship with a possessive man—ah, no, a boy named Theodore. Alicia likes to share her feelings with Jessica, nagging about Theo and nattering anything that comes to her mind.
"You're the one who understands me the most, Jessie, you know how annoying Theodore is recently? He told me to stay away from Reiner and even cancel our cooperation."
"Is he getting jealous of Sir Reiner?"
"Yes, he's always been. He's even jealous when I always talk about you."
"Miss, you started rambling."
"I'm not rambling. It's true. He's getting overprotective and somehow trying to dominate me out of jealousy. He doesn't even like it when I talk about you, even though you're just a woman. That little guy never grows up."
"It's because he loves you very much, Miss. He loves you a lot, so he won't be happy if your attention is distracted by others. Especially if it's with another man."
"Hah ... He may love me so much, but I don't like that way. I can't be with him anymore."
"Miss, don't talk like that! Don't you love Sir Theo anymore?"
"That…" Alicia thought deeply about the question. Maybe she feels pressured by Theo's possessiveness or maybe has she had a change of heart? Could it be that Alicia doesn't love Theodore anymore?
"You're engaged to him and you two are the greatest couple ever. I can't even imagine the two of you parting."
"Umm, perhaps I would have parted with him earlier if I knew he would be like this. Unfortunately, I can't part with him that easily now. My mom likes him too much and the engagement somehow felt as much as business partnership. Theodore has done a lot to support our company. I thought I could never part with him, even if I wanted to."
Alicia 's face became gloomy as well as Jessica's. Although, Jessica's gloomy face still looked favorable even in the eyes of a woman like Alicia. Her sweet secretary must always refresh the eyes of the men around her. How come she just realized it now?
"Ah, unless…" suddenly something flashed through Alicia's mind.
“Unless?”
"Unless Theo likes another woman and breaks the engagement by himself."
Oh, that's right. Brilliant! Alice fixed a gaze at Jessica as she looked for an answer. Could it be that God placed Jessica as her secretary for no reason?
"Unless Theo likes another woman and breaks the engagement by himself?!" Jessica looked surprised at her boss's thought. Imagining how cold and temperamental Theodore is when Alicia is not around. He’s like an untamed tiger which does not let anyone get close. "Is that possible? Mr. Coldrick loves you so much. There's no way he would like another woman." "Who knows? Theo could suddenly like a woman beside me, then he would leave me voluntarily." Why hadn't Alicia thought of it for a long time? This idea was better than her breaking up with Theo outright. Alicia only needed a third party to make this happen. "I don't think Mr. Corldrick would be that easy to fall for another woman. He is a loyal and affectionate man, he can't possibly betray you, miss." Jessie had her own thoughts, even though Alicia had been constantly complaining about Theodore's attitude to her lately. That woman once adored Theodore. "He probably won't betray me. But Jessie, you can help me make him betray
"Hmph!"Alicia and Theo's bickering was inevitable when they met this morning. An argument that’s always filled with harsh insults and ends in hot passion full of anger. Theodore urged Alicia to the sofa beneath her. Theo couldn't help but flirt with Alicia with his caresses. Sometimes Alicia was quite rude with her mouth and the only way to stop it is to kiss her hard."Theo, let me go!""Not until you forgive me." Theodore threw Alicia back on the sofa and kissed him fiercely.Alicia insisted on not opening her mouth and kept trying to push Theo away from her. If only Theodore wasn't her fiancé, then Alicia would report this as an act of sexual harassment.Feeling that Alicia didn't react to him, Theo launched another attack. His kiss moved to Alicia's earlobe. Theo knew where he had to attack to melt her down. His hands were not carelessly fondling Alicia's body. Alicia's left chest was the best part to tease."Ahh, stop this Theo ..."Theo's kiss was burning and fierce, but his
"Oh, Colrdrick boy. What a coincidence you're here. Are you going to see Alicia?"No!! Jessica couldn't allow Theodore to provoke Reiner and cause chaos here.Jessie must immediately get Reiner away from Theodore. She walks to Reiner's side, grabs his arm and hopes he will voluntarily withdraw himself. "Sir Reiner, I believe Mr. Weisberg has been waiting for you. Let me escort you to meet him." "Ah, yes. I have to see Mr. Wiesbierg," that’s what he said but Reiner still couldn't take his gaze off Theodore. What's so great about that guy? It is said that Alicia was crazy about him and even fought her father to be with Theodore. He’s just a little brat without his father's money. Jessica had already taken a step to lead Reiner away, but Theodore's words stopped them."I'm here for Miss Becker.”Jessica lifted her head abruptly. Did she hear wrong just now? Theodore is here to look for her? What's wrong? More to her surprise, Theodore never called her by her name let alone address
"Alright, Alicia is indeed amazing, but she is not as young as she seems. Don't you feel something by dating an older woman?"Until today, no one dared to comment on Theodore, let alone mentioned his relationship with Alicia. You can offend this Coldrick Junior and he may ignore you afterward, but saying something bad about Alicia is like buying an express ticket to hell."Where are you from huh? Does this country have a law prohibiting our young master from dating a woman who was born earlier than him?" They even put another word rather than old afraid to offend Theodore even more. "Yeah, but wouldn't it taste a little strange." That youngster from overused his feelings when evaluating Theodore’s relationship."No buts! You don't need to use your feelings. Here only our Young Master needs to use all his feelings to love Miss Alicia.""What would it do to you if our young master dated an old woman huh?" the others also spread the spices."Hey, pay attention to what you say a littl
"Who is the little friend who came with Miss Alicia today?"The men from Theodore's camp turned to a lovely figure trailing behind Alicia.A young woman in simpler formal suits. If their eyesight was fine, then they would say that the girl was much more attractive to look at than Alicia. There’s an aesthetic beauty behind the simplicity of the girl's appearance.Aaron was captivated even with just one glance. On the other hand Harry seemed to be lost in thought when he saw that girl. Harry thought he had seen the girl several times. It appeared together with Alicia several times.On closer inspection, it seemed that he had seen the girl elsewhere. Unfortunately, Harry couldn't remember where it was and why he needed to insist on remembering a girl he didn't even know her name."Don't you want to tell me your name, little sweet?" Aaron asks once again. His eyes are very good at sorting out sparkling pearls, I mean girls.The girl didn't respond to Aaron at all. She seemed to pretend
"Eh, Miss Becker, it seems like a cat got your tongue. Can you talk?" Aaron was waiting for an answer from Jessica."Cheer Aaron, take it slowly. Our little girl may be surprised by your generous offer." Another young master advised Aaron."Ah, am I surprised you babe?" Aaron's gaze fixed to Jessica and he intended to come closer to her. Alas, Harry pushed him back to his chair. "That’s enough, Aaron. Don't bother her!" Harry didn't really want to interfere, but something in his head told him to intervene."Why are you also interested in Miss Becker? Wanna play a hero?""My taste is much better than yours. Miss Becker is Alicia's confidant, can't you give her a little respect?""Am I showing an unrespectful attitude toward her, Harry? I’m being nice here, you’re the one accusing me as some kind of jerk. Am I doing something wrong, sister Alicia?"Aaron was basically gutless. A moment ago he tried to tease Theodore by saying Alicia was an old woman. Then he came to harass Alicia's
Alicia understood Jessica felt guilt for her. It wasn't wrong for her to be born after Alicia, to be a young woman, and to have such an attractive face. But Alicia didn't want to accept that apology. This was like admitting the fact that she was indeed an old woman and Jessica was prettier than her."Save you apologize, Jessie. Benedick only said nonsense because he was drunk." Alicia's words sounded more gentel than when she had sold Jessica's identity to Aaron. She sounds like a warm sister now.Alicia was quite satisfied with Theodore's reaction. Her heart healed a little because Theodore was concerned for her. This was one of the reasons why Alicia fell for Theodore's charm. Under no circumstances will the man stand in front and protect her."We're going home now." Theodore embraced Alicia in his arms. There is no reason for them to stay longer at the club. Taking Alicia home meant taking Jessica away as well. Aaron soon found himself about to lose the jewelry he had just fou
"Why hasn’t Miss Becker agreed with your idea regarding Theodore?""Father, I'll have her approval soon. You don't have to worry about this.""Tell me if Miss Becker is not willing to help you. We can find another woman to make Theodore stay away from you.""No, father. It will be difficult to find a woman who can attract Theodore's attention." For some reason, Alicia appeared to be in a deep dilemma when Alistair shared his idea of another woman. "No, you won't find somebody else, only Jessica can do this. Theodore will not fall easily on any woman. Jessica is the best choice we have. Theodore already knows her and it will not be difficult for Jessica to win his heart with her appearance."