The Presidentâs Daughterâs Homecoming Gala.
Everyone who was anyone in Seaview City had turned up for the occasion. Tyrone, being a prominent figure in the city, was naturally on the guest list as an honored VIP. His arrival caused quite a stirâevery young heir and socialite in the room seemed eager to find a way to connect with him.
Alicia wore a champagne-colored dress. With her makeup done, the last traces of girlishness had faded from her features, replaced by a striking, more mature beauty and a newfound confidence in her presence.
She held onto Tyroneâs arm as they entered, instantly drawing all eyes in the ballroom.
Tyrone was infamous for never bringing a date to public events. Even at the last charity gala, though heâd brought Alicia, theyâd left so quickly that most people never even caught a glimpse of her.
But tonight, there was no ambiguityâTyrone was introducing Alicia openly, for all to see.
âWho is that woman? How lucky do you have to be to show up with Tyrone? Is that Ms. White?â
âIt must be Ms. White, right? I heard Tyrone has a marriage contract with the real White family heiress, Nicole.â
A group of young women clustered together, whispering their speculations about Aliciaâs identity.
In this world, pedigree meant everything. If a prominent familyâs son married a girl from a modest background, it would be the talkâand the jokeâof the entire social circle.
âMr. Lynch, is this... Ms. White Nicole with you tonight?â someone finally plucked up the courage to ask Tyrone directly.
The whole room seemed to pause, waiting for his answer.
âThis is my wife, Alicia.â Tyroneâs voice was calm and commanding.
A collective gasp rippled through the crowd. Tyrone was married? And not to Ms. White?
âSo, Mrs. Lynchâsheâs the daughter of which family?â The question hung in the air, half-curious, half-probing.
Alicia lowered her head, a bit nervous. She was an orphan. It wasnât something she was ashamed of, but she worried about tarnishing Tyroneâs reputation.
Tyroneâs expression darkened, just as he was about to respond, Minaâs voice cut in from nearby.
Rich Radiant and Over Him (Alicia and Vincent)
ï¤Chapter 203 âMrs. Lynch is an orphan. Mr. Lynch clearly doesnât care about her background or those rumors. Itâs truly admirable that heâd marry her anyway,â Mina said with a saccharine smile, walking over arm-in-arm with Vincent, her eyes glinting with satisfaction.
The whispers began anew. Tyrone, with his status, had married an orphan?
âOh, not as admirable as Vincent hereâheâs still determined to marry you, even after your reputation tanked back in Vesperia due to that whole mistress scandal.â Tyrone arched an eyebrow, his words sharp.
He deftly shifted the spotlight, and Vincentâs expression darkened instantly.
âTyrone!â Mina snapped, momentarily losing her composure.
âAt least Miss Holloway isnât an orphan, but honestly... her manners could use some work.â Tyrone took Aliciaâs hand firmly. âMy wife may not have parents, but her worth isnât something you could ever hope to match, Miss Holloway.â
With that, Tyrone led Alicia away, leaving the room in stunned silence.
Heâd wonâutterly and completely.
Alicia glanced back at Mina with a deliberately pitying look. Oh, Miss Lynchâs tongue was as venomous as ever. Honestly, why did Mina insist on provoking Tyrone?
Mina was so furious her breath came in ragged bursts.
âVincent... arenât you going to say something?â Her humiliation turning quickly to resentment.
Vincent was angry too, but said nothing. That was his way: calm, reserved, quietly plotting his revenge. Tyrone, on the other hand, never let a slight go unanswered. If he couldnât settle the score on the spot, heâd make sure to finish it later.
âTake a hard look at yourself,â Vincent said coldly, then turned and walked away.
Mina was left standing there, stunned. It was only then that she realized how out of control sheâd becomeâso rattled by Alicia that sheâd completely forgotten herself and the standards of a proper society lady.
Transmigration: I Have Storage Space in the Apocalypse ï¤Chapter 760 - 756: Encountering a Man with Evil Intentions