Rich Radiant and Over Him (Alicia and Vincent) novel Chapter 245

They always managed to buy off anyone around Alicia.

That’s just how the world works—money talks, and nothing stands in its way.

Alicia was just too fragile...

Even with Tyrone doing everything in his power to protect her, there were bound to be cracks in the armor.

By standing in this spot, she’d thrust herself right into the eye of the storm.

And to make matters worse, she didn’t have some powerful family background to shield her.

“Being by your uncle’s side isn’t about being good enough, Alicia. If you want to stay with him, you need a sharp mind. You can’t be a bleeding heart, you can’t hesitate, and above all—” Melanie paused, glancing back at her, “—you can’t be too kind.” She turned away, taking a few steps before speaking again. “That’s your fatal flaw, Alicia. Next time... don’t ever give anyone a chance to hurt you. And if they do, don’t go easy on them—don’t make the mistake of showing mercy. Letting me off the hook this time will only invite more people to hurt you without a second thought.”

Alicia said nothing.

She didn’t snap out of it until Melanie had disappeared from view.

Tyrone had clawed his way to where he was with predators lurking around every corner; his wife was supposed to be a partner tough as steel, someone who could fight beside him—not someone as fragile as she was, who’d snap in the slightest wind, needing Tyrone’s constant protection...

She really was nothing but dead weight.

If it weren’t for her, Vincent wouldn’t have dragged all this trouble with Marcus’s family back into their lives...

When Alicia got home, she finally worked up the nerve to call Tyrone.

“Alicia?” Tyrone picked up almost instantly, his voice a little hoarse.

“Is your business trip wearing you out?” Alicia asked softly.

He let out a tired chuckle. “Yeah... but somehow, hearing your voice makes it all a little less exhausting.”

“Did you run into any trouble?” she pressed quietly.

“There’s a hiccup with the project here in Capitalis City, but it’s nothing I can’t handle,” Tyrone explained.