Everyone in the class envied Chloe, showering her with flattery in the group chat.
Alicia couldnât stand it any longer. She turned off her phone and started thinking about what to wear to the gathering.
Tyrone had been busy latelyâapparently he was racing to meet some project deadline.
Without his help picking out her outfit, Alicia felt completely clueless about fashion.
She pulled a dress from her closet and paired it with some flats.
The doctor had told her to avoid any bumps or falls for now, so flats were the safer choice.
After all, it was just a casual get-together; she only planned to listen in on updates about the language program.
Once she was dressed, Alicia stood with her phone in hand, debating whether to tell Tyrone.
What if he was swamped? Would letting him know just distract him?
She was still hesitating when Tyrone texted her first.
Tyrone: What do you want for dinner tonight?
Alicia replied earnestly: My class is having a get-together this evening. I might go.
Tyrone: Where is it? Send me the address. Iâll pick you up when itâs over.
She found the address in the class group chat and sent it to him.
Tyrone: Thatâs close to my office. Iâll come find you when I finish up.
A gentle warmth filled Aliciaâs chest, as if something inside her was slowly being mended.
At 3:30 in the afternoon, the driver arrived to take Alicia to the class gathering.
When she arrived, none of her classmates had shown up yet.
Alicia was surprisedâhadnât the group chat said 3:30?
Sheâd timed her arrival specifically to avoid too much small talk, but now she was the only one here.
âExcuse me... Is this where SU Architecture Class 3 is holding their dinner?â Alicia stepped out of the private room and asked a staff member, just to be sure.
The staff member nodded. âYes, this is the place.â
Alicia glanced down at her phone, scrolling through the group chat. Not a single message from anyone all afternoon.
âAlicia.â
Just as she was about to leave, Chloe walked in, trailed by Mina, Minaâs mother, and Vincentâs mother.
Alicia frowned and ignored them, heading straight for the door.
âAlicia, whatâs with the attitude?â Chloe grabbed Aliciaâs wrist, blocking her way out.
Alicia glared at them. âWas this your plan? Announcing an earlier time in the group chat just to trick me into coming here?â
Chloeâs smile was icy. âThatâs right. We made a new class group chat a while agoâand youâre the only one not in it.â
Aliciaâs nose stung, but she said nothing. âYou know restraining someoneâs freedom is against the law.â
She tried to leave, but Chloe wouldnât budge from the doorway.
Minaâs mother and Vincentâs mother wore matching looks of disdain as they sat down, regarding Alicia from above. âMiss Shelton, letâs have a civilized conversation.â
Aliciaâs anger flared. âThereâs nothing to discuss.â
Vincentâs mother spoke, her voice cold and measured. âYouâre a smart woman, Miss Shelton. You must realize your marriage to Tyrone wonât last.
Why block your own way forward? I heard you and Vincent were together for four years, and then you sent his sister to jail. Was that revenge? Or are you trying to force Vincent to marry you?â
Alicia let out a short, incredulous laugh. âYouâre overthinking it. Mira broke the law and hurt someone. She should be held accountableâsimple as that.â
Vincentâs motherâs expression hardened. She pulled a checkbook from her purse and slid it across the table. âWrite whatever amount you want, or name your terms. What will it take for you to leave my daughter alone?â
Rich Radiant and Over Him (Alicia and Vincent)
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