Rich Radiant and Over Him (Alicia and Vincent) novel Chapter 93

After hanging up the phone, Tyrone looked at Alicia. "Reginald's invited you to the White family's dinner. Do you want to go?"

He was genuinely asking for her opinion. "If you don't want to, you don't have to."

"Was that Grandfather's request?" Alicia had already guessed the call had come from him.

Tyrone didn't answer.

"Then of course I'll go," Alicia said with a small smile. "I'm fine, really."

Tyrone exhaled, glancing at his schedule. "I'll make sure we get back to Seaview City as soon as possible."

Alicia nodded. She didn't mind—this was just part of her job, and it wasn't as if she felt wronged.

Truthfully, Tyrone… didn't need to care so much about her feelings.

When someone is too considerate, it can give the wrong impression, make a person start hoping for things they shouldn't.

…

White Manor.

The White family's estate was a striking blend of Central European styles, with the air of an old-world mansion from a classic film. For a moment, it was easy to forget it was real life.

"Mr. Lynch, this way, please." The housekeeper was waiting at the door, guiding Tyrone toward the men's reception room.

Alicia, meanwhile, was led by another attendant to join the women.

"Tyrone, it's been at least six months, hasn't it? How have you been? Is everything well at Lynch Corporation?" The greeting came from Brandon White, Reginald's illegitimate son—and Jade's father. With Reginald's legitimate son and daughter-in-law both gone in the Seaview City tragedy, Brandon had managed to step into the family's inner circle.

Alicia glanced over at Brandon, and for some reason, a chill ran down her spine just from looking at his face.

She shook off the feeling and took a seat on one of the sofas.

"So you're Alicia?" Brandon's wife looked Alicia up and down, her expression barely concealing her distaste. "You're nowhere near as good as our Jade. I can't imagine what Tyrone's thinking."