Chapter 213

What’s there to envy, really? Her life isn’t her own, either. “So what you mean, Mrs. Lawson, is that no matter what I ask Vincent to do, as long as it’s for Mira, you’ll agree.”

Mina balled her hands into fists. “Alicia, I want to see with my own eyes how this all ends.”

Alicia gave a small, cold smile. “And what if I asked Vincent to call off his engagement to Mina? Would the Lawsons agree to that, too?”

Vincent’s mother frowned, glancing at Mina as if to soothe her. “Of course. As long as you’re willing to drop the charges, the Lawsons might consider your request.”

Alicia almost laughed—it was both pathetic and absurd. Under the veneer of high society, all these respectable families wore ugly, shameless faces.

“Alicia!”

Vincent arrived in a rush, anxiety written all over him. He looked as if he feared his mother might do something reckless to Alicia.

His expression darkened as he moved to shield Alicia. “Mom, you promised me you wouldn’t come after Alicia. I told you—I’ll handle this!”

“Handle what? Your great solution is hiring a lawyer to get your sister a lighter sentence? Your sister can’t go to prison!” Vincent’s mother was furious.

Vincent stood his ground beside Alicia. “They broke the law. They deserve punishment. If they get a reduced sentence, it’s already more than they deserve.”

Vincent’s mother slammed her hand on the table and stood abruptly. “Vincent, your grandfather adores Mira. If you mess this up, think carefully. If your grandfather loses faith in you and lets that bastard son into the family, what place do you think you’ll have left among the Lawsons?”

Vincent’s face was tight with anger.

“We’re leaving.” Vincent’s mother motioned for Mina to follow her out, deliberately giving Vincent and Alicia some privacy.

She was even willing to use her own son as bait for Mira’s sake.

Perhaps she overestimated her son’s charm.

Alicia didn’t care about him anymore.

Mina shot Vincent a resentful look, took a deep breath, and silently followed Vincent’s mother and Viola out of the room.

Rich Radiant and Over Him (Alicia and Vincent)

Viola, understanding exactly what Vincent’s mother was up to, didn’t interfere—she was even more desperate to save her own son.

Henry was the beating heart of the Holloway family, their true heir.

Compared to Henry, Mina was little more than a bargaining chip, a tool for the Holloways to trade for alliances and profits.

Chloe snorted and stalked out after them. Now only Vincent and Alicia were left in the private room.

Before leaving, Chloe secretly snapped a photo of Vincent and Alicia together on her phone.

She’d send it to Tyrone, just to make sure he saw how Alicia and Vincent still lingered together, to prove what a two-timing woman Alicia really was.

“Alicia, I’m sorry. I had no idea Mina would drag my mom here to find you.” Vincent’s voice was tense with concern. “Are you okay? Did they do anything to you?”

Alicia kept her distance. “I’m Tyrone’s wife. They wouldn’t dare try anything.”

Vincent’s face fell; a bitter smile tugged at his lips. “So you still blame me...”

“Mr. Lawson, you’re overthinking it. I don’t blame you.” Alicia shook her head, her tone calm and distant. “But you can stop trying. I won’t drop the case against Mira and Henry, and I won’t sign any statement of forgiveness. Don’t waste your energy.”

Vincent nodded. “I’m not here to pressure you. I’ve done everything I can to keep my mother away, I told them I’d handle it... I just didn’t want them bothering you.”

“Good. Then there’s no reason for us to see each other again. Goodbye.” Alicia had no intention of joining the reunion—every classmate, every teacher, all siding with Chloe. It was laughable, really.

Her eyes stung, and she wanted nothing more than to walk out.

“Alicia...” Vincent’s voice was hoarse, his breath uneven. “When... when do we get back to how things used to be?”

Alicia ignored him. She opened the door and walked out.

Some things, once lost, can never go back to the way they were.

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