The Queen They Let Go (Alice and Eric) novel Chapter 14

Chapter 14 Setting up Alice

Chapter 14 Setting up Alice

Alice entered the mall, planning to browse casually for a bit.

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This was one of the most bustling areas in Mapleford, with a wide variety of goods on display. They had everything a person could think of.

As she passed a jewelry store, a sales associate named Britney immediately launched into an enthusiastic pitch, practically dragging Alice into the shop.

“Miss, take a look at this–these gold hook earrings just arrived. See? They’re inlaid with emeralds. Understated yet luxurious. They’d look amazing on you.”

As Britney spoke, she reached out, ready to help Alice try them on.

Alice raised her hand to stop her. “I’m just looking around. No need to follow me.”

Britney gave her another once–over, this time with a clear hint of disdain in her eyes.

Shelookedwealthy, butitturnedoutshewasjusttryingtokeepupappearances.

What a joke.

Britney didn’t want to waste a second on a customer that she thought wasn’t going to buy anything. She quickly turned away to serve other shoppers.

Alice wandered through the store and eventually spotted a pair of solid gold earcuffs.

The shop was quite large and divided into three main sections: outer, middle, and inner.

The further inside you went, the more expensive the items became.

Alice was still in the outer section, where prices were relatively affordable–something even a modest middle–class shopper could manage.

In the middle section, Sandy had picked out two or three sets of jewelry. She pursed her lips. and grumbled, “Your new arrivals always take forever. I’ve waited for so long.”

Britney glanced at Sandy’s selections while mentally calculating her commission. Her smile instantly bloomed.

“Ms. Sandy, no worries. The moment we get pictures of the new items, you’ll be the first to

see them.”

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Sandy gave a short “Mm” in response and was about to leave.

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But just as she reached the exit of the middle section, her eyes landed on a familiar figure.

Her expression instantly soured.

That person was none other than Alice, the same woman who had just married Eric and embarrassed the entire Nolans.

Sandy should acknowledge her as her sister–in–law.

Coma.

However, Alice could never hold that title in her heart. That honor should’ve gone to Linda, not this country bumpkin.

Every time Sandy saw Alice, she was reminded of how Ruby and Irene had been utterly humiliated. The anger boiled up in her all over again..

She clenched her teeth and grabbed Britney’s arm. “Do me a favor.”

Alice was still browsing when Britney returned, this time holding a tray.

On it was a rose–shaped brooch made of solid gold.

“Miss, this brooch goes perfectly with your outfit today. Would you like to try it on?”

Alice’s eyes fell on the brooch.

She was a very particular person. If she didn’t like something, she wouldn’t even glance at it

twice.

But, this design was impressive, and just as Britney said, it matched her outfit nicely today.

Alice picked it up and glanced at it.

“It is nice. How much is it?”

Britney checked the tag. “It’s 100,000. Will you be paying by card, or…

Alice had been planning to pay by card, but she hadn’t brought one today because she hadn’t expected to make any big purchases.

“Send it to Nolans‘ residence,” she said calmly. “I’ll pay when it’s delivered.”

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Stores of this size typically offered home delivery.

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Once you were a regular, they’d even bring over a selection for you to browse at home.

Britney immédiately put on a troubled expression.

“May I ask who you are?”

“Eric’s wife,” Alice replied calmly.

Of course, Britney had heard of Eric–the man who’d been in a coma for years.

But still, she looked a bit troubled. “Miss, I’m afraid that won’t work.”

Alice frowned slightly.

“Sorry, I don’t know you, and you don’t have any proof of identity.”

Alice hadn’t been all that eager to buy anything in the first place. After hearing that, she simply set the brooch back in the tray.

“Forget it. I don’t want it.”

After that, she glanced at her watch. It was about time to check on her shop anyway.

“Wait a second!”

Britney suddenly grabbed her wrist. “You can’t leave!”

Alice’s expression darkened. “What do you want?”

Britney, looking flustered and angry, snapped, “You broke this brooch. You have to pay for it.”

As she spoke, she picked up the brooch and held it up.

Alice looked at it and noticed one of the rose’s delicate, hollow leaves was bent. From a distance, it wasn’t obvious, but up close, it had clearly lost some of its elegance.

This was a large, busy mall with lots of foot traffic, and now that an argument had broken out, it didn’t take long for a crowd to gather.

Alice was certain she hadn’t damaged the brooch. When she’d returned it earlier, it had been perfectly intact.

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Now they were accusing her of breaking it.

The crowd grew larger, and someone among them spoke up.

“I know who she is! Isn’t she the fiancée of Mr. Nolan, the one who’s still in a coma?”

“Wait, isn’t that Linda?”

“No, that’s Alice. She stole Linda’s engagement and even pushed her out of a car! Linda was nearly crippled!”

Alice turned toward the source of the voices.

Two women were clearly putting on a show, one echoing the other’s lies. It was all deliberate.

Her gaze turned ice cold as she glared daggers at them.

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