Alicia couldn't shake the feeling that Tyrone was treating her like a child, gently humoring her.
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Crystal Waters.
This was the Holloway familyâs crown jewelâa lavish, members-only club that once stood as the pride of Seaview City. Minaâs grandfather had founded Crystal Waters, famously declaring that as long as the Holloway family stood strong, Crystal Waters would never change hands.
Their driver pulled up in front of the dazzling entrance. Winnieâs eyes lit up with excitement; after all, everyone dreamed of experiencing the clubâs legendary luxury.
Alicia grew pale, casting Tyrone a puzzled glance. Wasnât this supposed to be Holloway territory? After all, it was right here that sheâd helped put Henry behind bars.
âCrystal Waters started out as an upscale playground for the cityâs elite,â Tyrone said in a measured tone, âbut Minaâs father shifted things into shadier business over the years. Now, the Holloways donât own it anymore.â
Aliciaâs shock was plainâif the Holloways had let go of Crystal Waters, things must be worse for them than sheâd realized.
Winnieâs jaw dropped. âMy dad heard a rumor,â she whispered, âthat the Holloways got crushed by Evercrest Group. Theyâve been desperately trying to find out who Evercrestâs real boss isâmustâve crossed the wrong person. Honestly, I bet Crystal Waters belongs to Evercrest now.â
Alicia glanced at Tyrone, searching his faceâcould that rumor really be true?
Tyrone just smiled, silent but unmistakably confirming it.
But why was Tyrone so intent on bringing down the Holloways? Was it because of her? Or was she just imagining things?
Before Alicia could dwell on it, Tyrone squeezed her hand. âTo be precise, the Holloways lost this place three months ago. Theyâre just too proud to make it public. Evercrestâs spent those months renovating. Tonightâs the grand reopening.â
Winnieâs excitement was palpable; an event like this would draw the cityâs wealthiest bachelors, and she couldnât wait to try her luck.
Alicia watched Winnieâs anticipation and knew exactly what she was thinkingâthe hunt was on.
âIn honor of your victory today,â Tyrone said, a rare twinkle in his eye, âIâll get you a list of all the single guests tonight. If youâre interested in meeting anyone, Iâll make the introductions.â
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For her, Tyroneâs offer was better than an unlimited credit card. If he could get the guest listâand sort out who was actually singleâthen any introductions he made would be the real deal. No secret wives, no fakes, no games.
Alicia felt a little glow herself; Tyrone was nothing like the distant, unapproachable man people claimedâat least not with her friends.
Winnie was nothing if not savvy. She understood her familyâs perks came thanks to Alicia, and she knew where her priorities lay. Landing a rich guy would be nice, but being friends with Alicia mattered more.
Sheâd always been honest about her ambitions, but her affection for Alicia was genuine.
Tyrone might have a reputation for being cold and ruthless, but he had a keen sense for peopleâs hearts.
As they stepped through the clubâs grand doors, Alicia leaned toward Tyrone and whispered, âSo Evercrest started moving against the Holloways three months ago?â
Which, of course, meant Tyrone had been behind the scenes all along.
He nodded. âEver since the day you got hurt.â
What he didnât say was that heâd had his eye on the Holloways for much longer.
Mina was still deluding herselfâwaiting for Tyrone and Alicia to split, so she could make Aliciaâs life hell again. The Holloways were counting on Tyrone abandoning her, thinking theyâd finally finish her off.
But Tyrone would never give them that chance. The fact that they even dreamed of it was enough to seal their fate.
Aliciaâs heart swelled with a quiet warmth as she squeezed Tyroneâs hand, holding on tight.
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