One Night Surprise (Courtney and Alexander) novel Chapter 90

Chapter 90

“Mr. William is back,” the maid reported from outside.

Immediately after she spoke, a tall figure entered the house from the front yard-he was a man in his fifties and wore a perfectly ironed suit that made him look powerful and solemn.

As soon as he saw Courtney, he stopped and looked at her in a daze. Then, he muttered in a low voice that only he could hear, “Cecilia…”

Courtney quickly stood up and greeted, “Hello, Uncle William.”

William returned to his senses before he was stunned again when he appraised her. Then, he happily asked, “Courtney, is that you? You’re now an adult! Why are you here today? I heard that you went abroad for a few years. When did you return?”

He bombarded her with many questions that made her low spirits slightly bounce back. Then, she nodded before answering, “I’ve been back for a few months now, but I’ve been busy with work.”

“You already have a job? Where do you work?”

“At Sunhill Hotel,” she replied honestly.

“Oh, Sunhill! It’s pretty good.” William was glad to see her. “It’s been almost ten years since last saw you and I even thought you were your mot h en I saw you earlier. Stay for dinner, will you?”

“What dinner?” Before Courtney could reply, Alicia’s harsh voice immediately interrupted him. “Your niece returned all the way from another country to take the assets that her mother has left her. If it weren’t for this,

she probably wouldn’t have come for the rest of your life. Do you think it’s because she misses you?”

His expression slightly changed. “Assets?”

Courtney pursed her lips without speaking.

Judging from the situation, he knew what had been going on after giving it a brief thought. He shot a glance at his wife in the living room before asking hesitantly, “Are you here because of this?”

“Yes.” Since it had come to that, Courtney could only forcefully admit it.

“What assets are there? Even if there were, she has been staying with us since she was born. Are you telling me that we don’t have to spend money for her clothes and food? Everything has already been spent!”

Alicia glared at William sullenly, making the atmosphere rather awkward.

After a while, he said in a low voice, “Courtney, I’ll take note of this. Why don’t you head home first?”

Courtney had never planned on staying longer. After hearing his words, she gave a mock smile before leaving angrily. I shouldn’t have come here today. How could I have forgotten that Aunt Alicia blames me for being a jinx after Grandpa died? Then, she chased me out of the house and sent all my belongings to the Hunter Family. Her actions clearly show that there is no turning back and that I’m not welcome here. It’s impossible that they would help me out even after I came.

After she left, William sat on the couch with his hands on his knees. “You didn’t touch anything that Courtney’s mother left her, so why did you speak to her in that way to make her hate you?”.

“I just want her to hate me.” Alicia, who had been quite cold, looked spiteful at that moment. “Cecilia was too weak back then. Look at where she ended up after she did everything for Lucian. How could he leave his wife and daughter for a more stable life? Courtney is his daughter-no matter how he wants to ignore her, he has to take care of her. This girl looks smart, but she is also an idiot like her mother. Whenever she has problems, she doesn’t know how to look for her dad. Instead, she comes to us. What the hell?”

Chaptor 90

“I think he’s remorseful. I just met him two days ago and we talked about Cecilia.”