Rich Radiant and Over Him (Alicia and Vincent) novel Chapter 305

The boy was still growing, and now he was nearly as tall as Tyrone—likely with some inches yet to go.

“Hey, you should eat too, Ty. This meal cost a fortune.” Easton shoveled food into his mouth with adolescent enthusiasm.

Tyrone watched him eat, a faint smile tugging at his lips. There was something infectious about Easton’s sunny energy, as if a bit of warmth radiated from him.

“I’ll take some home for Alicia and have dinner with her,” Tyrone said offhandedly.

Easton’s chewing slowed. For a moment, his eyes burned with emotion, but he didn’t dare speak up, worried Tyrone would think he was being dramatic.

He’d said Alicia was his wife—his acceptance of Easton was unmistakable.

Easton’s eyes reddened. He forced a smile. “I don’t think Alicia likes me much. She seems kind of… wary.”

Tyrone gave a small, wry grin. “Yeah, she’s protective.”

Alicia saw Easton as competition, plain and simple.

Easton looked a little put out. “Ty, could you talk to her? I’m really not trying to compete with you.”

Tyrone nodded.

Easton hesitated, then added, “Should I explain things to Grandfather too? There’s no need for us to fight tooth and nail. Shouldn’t brothers have each other’s backs?”

Tyrone shook his head. “That’s naïve. He won’t believe it. He doesn’t trust me—never has. He thinks anyone willing to turn on their own parents could never truly accept anyone else. He’s always afraid that, after he’s gone, I’ll come for you all.”

That was the old man’s deepest fear: his grandson’s terrifying capabilities.

Easton muttered under his breath, “Grandpa’s something else…” But he managed a smile for Tyrone. “I believe in you, though.”

Tyrone fiddled absently with his lighter, suppressing a sigh.

Fine. Maybe, just this once, he’d take a gamble on this kid in front of him.