Flash Marriage to a Stunning CEO (Alistair and Richard) novel Chapter 7

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Rebecca glared at Alistair’s name on her phone screen, her irritation bubbling over.

Is Anne right? Is Alistair really trying to play the pity card to worm his way back into my life?

She let out a cold, mocking laugh.

Alistair, don’t make me lose what little respect I have left for

you.

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You walked away from the courthouse acting all cool and detached. What’s with this pathetic act now?

The memory of his fleeting, infuriatingly attractive smile as he left sparked a fresh wave of annoyance.

Spurred by Anne’s prodding, Rebecca dialed his number with deliberate nonchalance.

The call connected almost instantly.

Before he could get a word in, Rebecca pounced. “Alistair, what’s wrong with you? Who gave you permission to call me?”

A brief silence followed, and then Alistair’s voice came through, calm and steady.

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His voice had a unique quality. It was low, clear, almost magnetic. Someone once joked that Alistair could charm anyone with his voice alone. Unfortunately, he rarely spoke.

Back when they were together, he was so quiet it felt like living with a mute..

“Here’s the thing,” he said evenly. “Danny’s kindergarten teacher called me. She said no one picked him up after school, and he was crying his eyes out. He didn’t want to come with me, and given my situation now, it wouldn’t have been right for me to take him. So I called to let you know you need to get him.”

Anne, eavesdropping, chimed in with a snide tone, “Oh, Alistair, that’s the lamest excuse I’ve ever heard. You’re not even good at lying! Don’t you know? Danny’s real dad picked him up today. There’s no way Rick would leave his own son stranded at kindergarten. What kind of father would let his kid go through that?”

anger.

Rebecca’s brows knitted together, her voice sharp with “Didn’t I tell you yesterday to stop dragging Danny into your games? Don’t overestimate your importance, Alistair. Pull this again, and you’ll regret it.”

With that, she slammed the call to an end.

Oddly, while Rebecca seemed furious at Alistair’s supposed scheming, a strange satisfaction coursed through her.

The pent–up frustration she’d been carrying found an outlet, leaving her feeling lighter, almost giddy.

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Anne urged her not to let someone like Alistair get under her skin.

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Vivienne, however, looked thoughtful. “Maybe you should call Richard to double–check.”

Anne’s jaw dropped. “Vivienne, are you serious? You’re siding with Alistair over Rick? You’re hopeless!”

Vivienne stood her ground. “This isn’t about picking sides. It’s about Danny. A quick call can clear things up. Better to be safe than sorry.”

Whether it was Vivienne’s logic or Rebecca’s desire to expose Alistair’s lies, she dialed Richard’s number.

“Hey, babe, miss me already?” Richard’s warm, velvety voice came through, prompting a teasing giggle from Anne at their obvious closeness.

Rebecca playfully scolded him, “Behave, my friends are right here. How’s Danny doing? Is he being good?”

A strange silence hung on the line.

After a beat, Richard asked, “Did you pick up Danny?”

Rebecca’s mind went blank, a buzz ringing in her ears.

“Weren’t you supposed to get him?” she said, her voice rising. “Didn’t you say you wanted to bond with him, build that

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father–son thing? You… You didn’t go?”

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Richard’s tone turned sheepish. “I’m so sorry, Rebecca. I got swamped today and completely forgot. Where’s Danny now? He’s not still at the kindergarten, is he? Look, you go grab him, and I’ll make it up to him when I get home, I swear.”

Rebecca was speechless.

She’d wanted to prove Vivienne wrong, but instead, she’d proven herself mistaken.

As Rebecca rushed toward the kindergarten, Vivienne watched her

go, shaking her head with a sigh.

Rebecca used to glide through life with effortless poise. Even after having Daniel, she lived like a carefree girl, untouched by mundane worries.

Alistair had been gone less than a day, and her world was already unraveling.

However, suddenly, Alistair abruptly stumbled into a life of luxury, coasting on someone else’s dime.

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Richard, ever attentive, massaged her shoulders and guided her to the table. “Dinner’s coming right up. Just hang tight for a bit.”

The doorbell rang. Richard darted to answer it, and soon, the table was laden with an array of dishes.