Rich Radiant and Over Him (Alicia and Vincent) novel Chapter 125

In some ways, Melanie and Alicia were remarkably alike. The difference was, Melanie had luck on her side—after all, she'd met Tyrone.

"Felix is taking me to see a friend tonight. We're going shopping first—do you want to come along?" Alicia offered, her tone friendly.

"Sure, why not." Melanie replied, a touch of pride in her voice, as if she were doing Alicia a favor.

After lunch, Alicia tidied up quickly, then headed out with Melanie.

Just as they were about to leave, Tyrone sent a message:

Did you have lunch?

She replied:

Yes, I did.

Tyrone:

Did you like it?

Alicia felt a flutter of nerves.

Yes, it was good.

Tyrone:

Do you want to stay home, or go out for a bit? I can ask Felix to go with you.

Alicia:

Melanie's back. We're planning to go shopping together.

Tyrone:

Use my card.

A moment later, Alicia's phone chimed with a notification—Tyrone had just transferred fifty thousand dollars to her account.

Tyrone:

And if they don't take cards, just use Apple Pay.

Alicia stared at her bank balance, her breath catching. Men like Tyrone…how could anyone not be moved by that?

"Did my uncle just send you money?" Melanie glanced over, catching sight of Alicia's phone.

"Alicia…" Around three o'clock, Melanie looked uneasy, glancing around the mall as if searching for someone.

"What's wrong?" Alicia noticed her anxiety.

"I just have a weird feeling." Melanie's worry grew. "Jade told me to ask you out shopping. She also wanted me to tell her where we are."

Alicia froze, scanning her surroundings.

What was Jade up to now?

"We should get out of here." Melanie, sensing something was off, grabbed Alicia's arm and tried to pull her away.

"Melanie." But it was too late. Jade appeared, flanked by Nicole and several bodyguards, blocking their way.

Alicia's eyes narrowed as she took in the scene.

This was a public mall—what exactly did Jade and Nicole have planned?

"Jade…what are you doing, bringing these people here?" Melanie's voice trembled as she moved protectively in front of Alicia. She'd never expected Jade to show up with security in tow.

"Melanie, come here. Stand with me, sweetheart—I wouldn't want you to get caught in the crossfire." Jade's lips curled into a cold smile as she fixed her gaze on Alicia.