Rich Radiant and Over Him (Alicia and Vincent) novel Chapter 164

Tyrone was away on another business trip.

He was always busy, carrying the weight of the entire company on his shoulders.

Oddly enough, that gave Alicia some peace of mind. Just as Tyrone had said, it was the Lynch Corporation that couldn’t do without him—not the other way around. So when the old man threatened to kick him out of the company, Alicia knew it was nothing but empty words.

Jade, for reasons unknown, had returned to Harboridge City and wouldn’t be back anytime soon. With Jade gone, Nicole had lost her partner in mischief and didn’t dare stir up trouble alone.

For once, Alicia was able to enjoy a few days of quiet, uneventful life.

“Why is my period still late…” she muttered under her breath after breakfast, feeling a sharp twinge in her lower abdomen as she hurried to the bathroom.

If she wasn’t pregnant, her period should have come by now.

When she finished, she noticed a faint streak of pink on the tissue.

Relief washed over her, but at the same time, a cold emptiness settled in her chest. So she really wasn’t pregnant after all.

She slipped on a sanitary pad and got ready to head out. She’d promised Melanie she’d go shopping with her today.

“Alicia…” Wilma, the housekeeper, looked uneasy as Alicia came downstairs, her eyes darting away. “Alicia… where are you going?”

“I’m heading out to meet Melanie for a little shopping,” Alicia answered honestly.

Wilma hesitated, then finally spoke up. “Mr. Lynch is away on business in Mountaincrest City. He’ll be gone at least two weeks. You need to be careful while you’re here alone—don’t go wandering off.”

Alicia nodded. “I know, Wilma. I’ll be careful.”

Wilma bit her lip, then seemed to make up her mind. “The old man… he’s come to Seaview City himself. Didn’t tell anyone, just showed up.”

He’d waited until Tyrone was out of town to make his appearance.

He wanted to know, once and for all, whether Alicia was carrying a Lynch heir.

Alicia’s heart sank. The old man, here in person?

“It was that Jade,” Wilma said, fuming. “She went straight to him, stirring up trouble, insisting you aren’t pregnant.”