Chapter 565
Chapter 565:
Aiden’s brow furrowed, but he quickly brushed it off. He knew Janice and Stephen’s relationship and trusted she wouldn’t do anything rash. Still, Janice going to Stephen’s room now meant it had to be something significant.
Aiden steadied himself and chose not to probe. He understood that sometimes, the best course of action was to stay calm and give Janice the space she needed.
“Aiden, what a coincidence.” Alissa appeared, coming up from downstairs. She was wearing a black bikini that showcased her shapely figure, every inch of her seemingly made to draw every man’s attention.
Yet Aiden showed no reaction. He barely glanced at her when he heard her voice. “Are you certain it’s a coincidence?” he retorted, his gaze still fixed on Stephen’s room. “This is the second floor.”
Alissa’s face stiffened for a moment, but she quickly regained her composure. “I just stepped out of my room and saw you here. Isn’t that a bit of a coincidence?”
“Sorry, I don’t see it like that. I just find it uncomfortable.”
Alissa’s expression hardened, her eyes sharp with ice. This guy really had no clue how to pick up on the atmosphere.
As a key member of the Welch family, she had gone out of her way to be kind to him. And instead of showing gratitude, he met her with that sour look? Did he actually think he was someone special?
If not for his talent and the compliments he’d earned from her father, she wouldn’t have even considered speaking to him.
“Move,” Aiden said coldly, his tone biting. Without waiting for her reply, he turned and walked downstairs with a hard face.
Alissa was shoved aside, her pride crumbling in the face of the man before her. She glanced at Aiden’s back and took a deep breath. Her angry expression shifted to something more uncertain. “I actually kind of like your rebellious side. Maybe if I…”
𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗀ⱥ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀꞉ⅽ𝗈𝗆
“Manage to conquer someone as stubborn as you, and I’ll finally feel like I’ve achieved something.”
“Alissa,” Delilah greeted, walking up to her. She always played the shy, meek role whenever she was around Alissa.
“What?” Alissa responded, her icy gaze directed at her.
“Actually, why are you settling for Aiden? With your qualities, you could have any man you want.”
Just then, the sound of a sharp slap cut through the air as Alissa’s hand met Delilah’s cheek.
Delilah instinctively cupped her cheek, her eyes widening in shock.
“Who do you think you are to tell me what to do?” Alissa’s expression was dismissive, as if Delilah were nothing more than an insignificant object. “You’re nothing but a pawn in my game. Whether you live or die depends entirely on my mood.”
Delilah trembled, quickly lowering her head in submission. “I was wrong. Please, give me another chance.”
Alissa looked down at her with clear disdain. “If you want a chance, show me you’re worth it. Otherwise…”
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