Rich Radiant and Over Him (Alicia and Vincent) novel Chapter 331

With a resigned sigh, Tyrone gave Alicia a gentle pat on the back. “You can’t laugh when you’re eating or drinking. You’ll choke—it’s not worth it.”

Tears streamed down Alicia’s cheeks as she coughed, while Mina, seething, clenched her jaw so hard it looked painful.

Glaring at her, Mina snapped, “Alicia, you did that on purpose, didn’t you?”

Alicia shook her head, all wide-eyed innocence.

She really hadn’t meant to—she just couldn’t hold back her laughter. It was too funny.

“You little—!” Mina raised a hand as if to hit her, but when Tyrone’s expression darkened and he stood up, she lost her nerve. “Just you wait, Alicia.”

Alicia shot her a mocking look. “Miss Holloway, your family’s practically bankrupt, and you still have the energy to threaten me? Maybe you should focus that energy on figuring out which married man you can seduce next to bail your family out of trouble. Not that it’s surprising—you’ve never exactly had a moral compass.”

Mina’s whole body shook with rage. She couldn’t believe Alicia could be this defiant, even now.

“Alicia, just you wait. I’ll see you ruined!” Mina spat, then stormed off in a fury.

“She looks like a clown,” Alicia muttered under her breath.

Tyrone nodded in agreement.

“These people seem alright,” Alicia said, glancing at the business cards Tyrone held. “I think they genuinely want to work with you.”

Tyrone nodded again. “Sometimes, you have to hit rock bottom to see who stands by you—and who just wants to enjoy the view from above.”

Those who were willing to offer a helping hand in his lowest moments were the ones truly worth partnering with in the future.

Sure, business was about profit, but to find someone who could still hold onto a shred of decency and integrity—that was rare.

“You’re really sure you want to keep going?” Kenney asked quietly, looking around to make sure they weren’t overheard.