"I told you to come and you didn't! Miss Blanchard is here in East Bannpool. She just arrived at the door. I wonder if she's meeting a friend or if she's coming over for something. Well, she's alone now..." "I've taken the contract and I have to go to the airport! I don't have time to keep an eye on her for you. It looks like she just got here." "Come on over! I'm leaving."

After reporting, Roy even paused for a few minutes to make sure that the woman was indeed Alicia before hanging up the phone.

Just as the car left, Frederick came back with Alicia's cell phone. He then hugged her and they walked toward the private room.

Just as Frederick pushed open one of the doors to East Bannpool, the noisy conversation in the room rattled to a halt. Several people stood up.

"Frederick, we've been waiting for you!"

"Yes, Danica heard that you were coming and even skipped her dinner reception. Frederick, you're really influential!"

The one who spoke was Shaun Jerald of the Jerald family, who was a few years younger than everyone else present. He was a classmate of Kaylee's and had a good relationship with Carson. He often mingled in their circle. Even after many years, their relationship remained good.

At that moment, Danica, who was sitting in the corner, also stood up. She was wearing a party dress with a gold sequined skirt that sparkled. Her makeup was thick and exquisite. It was really outstanding. "Oh, Shaun, you're just making fun of me! I heard Carson landed a big deal and I'm happy for him, hence I came over to congratulate him. Besides, my dad has not been feeling well lately. I thought it would be nice to come and talk to Carson..."

Her words were a logical way to clarify that her arrival had nothing to do with Frederick.

Because she was a guest, Carson wasn't able to comment on her. He even especially ordered two chaperones to sing with her.

What Danica was up to was only too evident. Right then, Shaun chuckled. "I understand! I understand! Who wouldn't know that Danica and Mr. Clements-"

Only had eyes for each other!

he was joking, he looked up and saw another woman behind the door, tugging on Frederick's sleeve. Shaun's voice stopped as

the door obscured Alicia, the crowd noticed her presence only then. All eyes looked over at

didn't expect Danica to be there as well. It was a coincidence. They both had

we just got stuck in traffic after dinner.

attendance. I was afraid that my wife, Alicia, would be bored by herself, therefore I brought her out. You guys don't mind, do

"Wife?"

before he hurriedly smiled. "Of course!

was not right,

of cerebral palsy, cerebral bruises, and other brain diseases. I heard that one injection is worth

tonight, thus if you want to drink anything good, order it! Let's bring out Frederick's wine collection! You won't

Danica, Alicia changed her

drinks, while others sang. As the crowd was chatting, someone started

glass of red wine. But when she took a sip, she choked. The more she held it in without wanting to lose face, the

'Ahem-"

okay? Why

her head repeatedly, she couldn't say anything as if she was in pain. Just then,

Get me two cartons

looked at each other in confusion when they watched Frederick care so much about the woman beside him. And in the opposite corner of the couch, even though Danica had companions beside her, the smile on her face was ruined beyond recognition. She squeezed her

waiter returned with two cartons of milk and poured them into disposable paper cups. After Alicia drank two cups of milk,

When it came to business, the men's conversation became serious, and the women did not interfere. Therefore, all Alicia could do was quietly sip her milk, staying by Frederick's

new love. Unconsciously, Alicia and Danica's eyes would meet. Although it was

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