His Awesome Ex Is Now Uncle's Lady (Alicia and Austin) novel Chapter 62

Chapter 62 Turning the Tables

Austin exhaled softly, pinching the bridge of his nose between his fingers.

Alicia had returned to the Gibson estate, compelled by Frank’s offhand comment on the phone about company shares, accompanied by a vague promise that he would handle it.

She could have managed without her father, but she was determined to reclaim every last one of her mother’s possessions.

Before stepping back onto the estate, she had meticulously crafted several plans. Had circumstances not forced her hand, she would never have resorted to such extreme measures.

Upon her arrival at the Gibson estate, Aria glanced her over with a sneer. “Well, well, you came alone? Seems like Mr. Burton doesn’t even care about you.

“Mrs. Burton? Come on, that’s all for appearances.”

Alicia’s laugh was light but cutting. “At least that’s better than someone who climbed into a man’s bed only to be discarded. Forget being Mrs. Burton-you’re not even his girlfriend. And yet you parade around like you’re untouchable? If I were you, I’d hide at home for months. Your nerve is impressive, I’ll give you that.”

She had witnessed that mortifying incident firsthand, and every word she spoke carved directly into Aria’s pride.

Aria’s expression contorted with fury, though the younger relatives nearby were clearly entertained.

Their cousin, Gemma Gibson, watched as if observing a performance. “Grandpa was furious a few days ago. I heard it had something to do with you, Aria. Did you really try to sleep with Mr. David?”

“Hey, Aria, I heard Mr. David is a beast in bed. Is that true?”

“If he didn’t want you, you were used for nothing, huh? Lucky for you that Alicia married in-otherwise this alliance would’ve collapsed. Men love a challenge; throw yourself at him, and of course, he won’t value you.”

Aria ground her teeth in silent rage. “Shut up, all of you!”

The truth was, the members of the Gibson family understood little of loyalty or unity. When Frank’s family faltered, the second wife’s family was quick to heap on mockery

Aria had intended to conspire with the others against Alicia, but with a single retort, Alicia had turned the tables completely.

And the instigator had already walked away,

Frank and Kyana were in Richard’s study, discussing Alicia’s wedding gifts.

When Alicia entered, Richard greeted her warmly, as if the tension of the previous day had never existed.

“Alicia, you’re here, Where’s Austin?”

“He’s tied up and couldn’t make it. We’re just here to discuss my wedding gifts. His presence doesn’t change anything.”

At that, Richard’s expression shifted subtly. The talk of wedding gifts was merely a pretense-what he truly coveted was a share of the spoils.

Alicia understood his intentions perfectly, yet she had no intention of yielding.

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