Rich Radiant and Over Him (Alicia and Vincent) novel Chapter 226

“What’s so special about Alicia anyway? She’s just a dull, domesticated little rabbit—women like her are a dime a dozen.” Franklin shook his head, genuinely baffled.

Vincent shoved Franklin aside. “That’s crap! She’s not—”

But the words caught in his throat. Suddenly, every good thing about Alicia came rushing back to him.

Alicia was nothing like some soulless pet bunny.

Those four years together had been the calmest of his life. Even when chaos reigned at Lawson & Co., all it took was a night with Alicia and the world would quiet down. It was as if she had a kind of magic, able to make him forget every worry, even if only for a while.

She’d learned to cook for him, always whipping up his favorite dishes. She was careful not to step on his toes, always putting his feelings first, her whole heart and soul focused on him alone…

And now, Alicia was gone. The same Alicia he’d believed couldn’t live without him—she had up and left.

“Mr. Lawson.” The private lounge door swung open again and Jade strode in.

She’d only dared come back to Seaview City now that Tyrone and Alicia had taken off for the Maldives.

Vincent frowned, eyeing her warily.

Jade gestured for the waiter to bring Vincent a steaming mug of strong coffee. “Word is you’ve been troubled lately by that business with the illegitimate son, Mr. Lawson. I have a proposal. If you’re interested, it could cement your standing in Seaview City—make you untouchable. Care to hear me out?”

Vincent let out a dry, humorless laugh.

After so many years in the business world, he wasn’t about to believe in free lunches.

“You don’t trust me?” Jade slid onto the seat beside him. “Why not send your friends out? What I’m about to say concerns Tyrone’s father.”

Vincent’s buzz faded a notch. He shot a look at Franklin. “You guys, leave us.”

Franklin hesitated, brow furrowing. He could never figure out what Jade was up to, and it was never anything good—especially when it involved Tyrone. Tyrone was ruthless; it was best not to provoke him.

Not long ago, Franklin had helped Vincent try to mess with Alicia. Tyrone found out through a video call and made sure Franklin didn’t leave his house for two weeks. His own father had spent fourteen days chewing him out.