Chapter 170

A tightness gripped Alicia’s chest, and a sharp, breath-stealing ache followed.

Tyrone—he was just a decent man, wasn’t he? No matter who was playing the part of his wife today, he’d still be this thoughtful.

“I won’t be able to make it back until next Wednesday at the earliest,” Tyrone said. Four more days.

Alicia lowered her voice. “You don’t have to rush. I can handle things here.”

Even if the old man really did show up, this was a hotel. As long as she refused, he couldn’t force her to leave.

“If anything happens, call me right away.”

“Alright...” Warmth crept into Alicia’s heart.

She really liked this feeling—the sense that someone had her back.

On the other end, Tyrone fell silent for a long time. He didn’t say goodbye, didn’t suggest hanging up. It was as if there was so much he wanted to say, but he kept swallowing the words.

Finally, half-joking, he asked, “Did you miss me?”

Alicia froze, her fingers curling tight.

Did she miss him?

Truthfully... she missed him a lot.

“I’m speeding up the handover of my work here. I’m hoping... next year, I can start shifting my focus overseas, spend more time with you in Italy,”

Tyrone said quietly.

Alicia’s eyes widened; her heart thudded wildly.

He... always said things that made her misunderstand.

“By... by next year, will we... will we still not be divorced?” Alicia’s voice trembled, her nose stinging.

She always ended up like this—so exposed, so vulnerable.

Back when she was with Vincent, he’d given her the same illusions, made her believe—just for a moment—that he loved her.

“The Lynch family doesn’t allow children to be born out of wedlock. As long as you have a Lynch heir, no matter what, you can’t file for divorce for three years,” Tyrone said after a long pause, his tone solemn as if reciting a family rule.

“....” Alicia blinked in confusion. Why did these family rules keep changing?

No one had mentioned any of this before they got married...

“So you’re that eager to get divorced?” Tyrone finally asked, his voice low and heavy.

Alicia had no idea how she’d offended him. Why did he sound so cold all of a sudden? “No...”

Wasn’t it him who wanted out?

Just like Molly had said: patrons always turned things around on you. When they got tired, they’d never end things themselves—they’d just pull away, keep their distance, and wait for the sugar baby to lose patience and call it quits.

Alicia promised herself she would be the perfect sugar baby. The moment Tyrone grew bored and started drifting away, she’d be the first to suggest a divorce. She’d never let herself become a nuisance.

“Tyrone...” Alicia changed the subject. “Are you holding up alright over there? Eating properly?”

She slipped back into her gentle, sweet sugar baby persona. “If you’re too tired, make sure to get some rest...”

She was practically begging for an excuse to hang up.

Tyrone’s mood remained icy. He grunted, then hung up without another word.

Alicia let out a helpless sigh. Why was he mad again... Miss Lynch, you really have a gift for making men angry.

...

Mooncrest Tavern.

Maddox had just arrived in Seaview City, so of course the Lawson family had to host a dinner in his honor. Vincent’s father personally arranged the gathering to welcome Maddox.

Maddox hadn’t really wanted to attend, but the Lawsons were insistent, so he agreed.

Vincent himself drove to pick up Maddox from his hotel, and Nicole came along too.

Rich Radiant and Over Him (Alicia and Vincent)

Chapter 169 Transmigration: I Have Storage Space in the Apocalypse Chapter 760 - 756: Encountering a Man with Evil Intentions Nicole knew all too well—if she wanted to secure her engagement to Tyrone, she’d have to stay on the old man’s good side. Only then could she get rid of Alicia and marry into the Lynch family.

She was a fraud, after all. If anyone ever found out... But if she could marry into the Lynch family, have a child or two, then even if her secret got out one day, she’d already be the Lynch daughter-in-law, the wife of the CEO. Her children would inherit the Lynch fortune, no matter what.

“Maddox, what brings you to Seaview City?” Vincent asked politely.

“Just some family matters to take care of,” Maddox replied cautiously, careful not to mention he’d come to see if Alicia was pregnant.

“That Alicia—she’s such a good actress. Mr. Lawson, you of all people should see right through her. She’s obviously faking it, pretending to be pregnant just to stall for time and fool Grandpa,” Nicole blurted out, not even trying to hide her contempt.