Tyrone squeezed Alicia's fingers, his voice low. "Brandon is ruthless and ambitious. He poisoned Reginald, thinking he could get rid of the old man right after he announced Nicole as his heir."
Alicia stared at him, shocked, a chill running down her spine.
Reginald was Brandon's own father. Unbelievable. How could he be so cold- blooded?
"Nicole... she's a fake, isn't she?" Alicia whispered.
Tyrone nodded.
A knock came at the door. "Dad, the reporters are here and guests are starting to arrive." Brandon's voice drifted in from the hallway.
Alicia's grip on Tyrone's hand tightened.
The old man stood, straightening his suit before heading out.
The real show was about to begin.
Brandon stood by the door, ready to escort his father out. He shot a triumphant look back at Tyrone and Alicia, as if victory was already his.
Tyrone rose, taking Alicia's hand. "Come on. Let's enjoy the spectacle."
Alicia nodded, confident that there was no way the old man would let Brandon get away with it today.
They had barely taken two steps when Nicole burst in, flanked by Jade and Mina. "Well, well, look who showed up at my birthday party. Don't you two have any shame?" Nicole's tone was shrill, her swagger reminiscent of a bratty schoolgirl. Alicia stared at her as if she were a joke, barely able to contain her laughter.
"Tyrone, you've got some nerve showing your face here," Mina chimed in, piling on the mockery.
Nicole crossed her arms, glaring. "Take a good look in the mirror, Tyrone. You're not the CEO of Lynch Corporation anymore. Even if the old man handed over every penny he has, you'd still burn through it in no time. You'll never amount to anything. And you, Alicia-still daydreaming that he can protect you?"
Alicia rolled her eyes. "Maybe you should get your head checked before you start worrying about anyone else." She tapped her own temple, smirking. "You seem a little slow today."
Nicole's face darkened. "Alicia!"
"Don't shout. Just because I can't hear out of one ear doesn't mean everyone else is deaf too." Alicia clung to Tyrone's arm, ready to walk past.
Nicole blocked their path, refusing to let them leave. "This is my birthday party. If want you thrown out, you'll be thrown out. The place is packed with VIPS-let's see if you can handle the humiliation."
She turned to the bodyguards at the door. "Get them out of here!"
The bodyguards hesitated. "They're Mr. White's personal guests."
Nicole lost it. "It's my birthday! Grandpa did all this for me. I want them gone now!"
Tyrone smirked, unfazed. "I hope you'll keep this same energy when you're giving your big speech later."
Just then, Clayton appeared at the doorway, his voice calm but firm. "Miss Nicole, your grandfather wants to see you. The press is waiting."
Nicole scowled, throwing one last glare at Tyrone and Alicia. "Once Grandpa announces I'm the only heir to the White family, I'll make sure you're both kicked out in front of everyone. If you know what's good for you, you'll leave now." S
Alicia just grinned, wrapping both arms around Tyrone's. "Why would we leave the best show in town?"
Jade let out a cold laugh. "Alicia, you really don't know when to quit, do you?"
With a toss of her hair, Jade marched out with Nicole, Mina and the others trailing
behind.
Alicia, giddy with anticipation, tugged Tyrone along after them.
The show was about to start.
In the grand ballroom, the old 3+
had spared no expense. Every prominent figure in the business world had been invited, turning the
event into a lavish, high-profile affair.
Top journalists and media outlets from both Harboridge City and Seaview City were already inside, waiting for the main event to begin.
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Dar Ya
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The Cold the Wife
Switched Marriage The Coddled Little Wife
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