Everyone was staring at Alice. Someone recognized her, and they gasped, “Hey, that’s Alice!”

“That shameless woman who wanted to marry Bruce Yeager?”

“Yeah, but she failed. Bruce wouldn’t possibly marry someone like her.”

“Her scar is scary. It’s nightmare fuel. No way anyone would want to marry her.”

“She gave her company to him before they even got married. What a fool.”

“You stole from my friend. Of course, you need to be investigated.” Rachel Sonny, who came to demand an explanation, was scared at first, but when she realized who this woman was, she gained her confidence back. This woman is nothing but a fool, and I have ‘proof’ she stole. There’s nothing to be scared of.

“Evidence?” Alice looked at her calmly, as if Rachel was nothing but a maggot deserving nothing more than disgust. Yet, there was an unmistakable sharpness behind that gaze.

Seven years ago, she lay low just to protect herself and the company. She left the city for seven years and didn’t explain herself because she just couldn’t be bothered. Now she was back and prepared for vengeance. That ruckus at the wedding was enough to send a message to the Yeagers.

The trap she set in the company would destroy Bruce, and Elijah was scared out of his wits just because of some photos. She did not need to hide her strength anymore. If it weren’t for the fact that she was married to Ethan, she would’ve launched an attack. And these fools think I’m easy prey?

then she was delighted when Alice asked for evidence. “Xandra lost her necklace just now. You can’t have hidden it anywhere else but your bag. You can prove your innocence if you just let Xandra check

she took her

smiled smugly. Hah, you can fake it all you want, but in the end, you got scared. Now, we can do whatever we want with you. You’re done

was more capable than this. Turns out she’s

then, Alice looked at Xandra. Slowly, she said, “But…” She paused for a moment, cocked her eyebrow, and said, “You can’t search it. You’d dirty my

did you say?” Xandra’s face darkened as she felt humiliated. She might just be a no-name model, but she had never been insulted like this before, especially not

who was Xandra’s manager, flew into a rage. “Do you know who she is?

in a corner. He narrowed his eyes, and

it was a mocking smile. “So what?” She paused for a moment, and then she said, “Not even your boyfriend has permission to go

no one would ever go against

Despite so many years, the memory was still as vivid as ever. Yet, he had no idea this girl was such an adorable and interesting soul. He looked at Alice, and his smile got bigger. I never thought I would run into her again seven years later.

threaten Alice with, Rachel shouted, “What? You said Keith doesn’t have the right to go through your bag? You’ve gone mad.” She knew Keith was around, and she was

Then give me a reason why he can go through my bag. Or you can ask him to do it himself.” Alice cocked

into a grin, and there was love in his eyes. It’s been years. You’ve grown. You’re bolder now. Challenging me, eh? But

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