Marry A Hidden Billionaire By Rosalind Stevenson

Chapter 243
Chapter 243
After an hour, they reached the Spring Seafood Cafeteria.
While not Alice’s preferred seafood cafeteria, she opted against dining where Daniel had, fearing it would evoke painful
memories.
Theo, the considerate knight, unfailingly catered to Alice’s needs.
Thus, when Alice urged him to summon Josh and the others for a celebration, he promptly complied, luring Josh into joining.
As he made his way there, Josh felt a mix of nerves. The recorded group chat conversation involving his brother Daniel and Vivian had come to his attention.
Worries of being ensnared in a trap crept in, yet Josh held faith that Theo would not be so malicious in his summoning. Upon Josh’s arrival, Alice was already placing her order.
The handsome server enthusiastically recommended marbled beef to Alice. She arched a brow, batting her eyelashes playfully, and spoke, “Certainly, if you suggest it, I’ll go for it. So let’s see… 1, 2, 3, 4, 5… um, eight portions to match the number of diners.”
With her order in, she handed a 20-dollar bill to the waiter, requesting, “Also, could you visit the ice dessert stall outside and fetch me an ice treat, please?”

The server blushed, gazing at her before nodding, “Miss, do not worry. I’ll bring you the most exquisite one.”
Just as Josh, an observer of the scene, frowned and interjected, “Alice, what’s this behavior? Remember, you’re a married woman. Cut out the flirting.”
In response, Alice curled her finger, beckoning him closer. As he leaned in, she playfully taunted, “You…”
Before Josh could fully articulate his sentence, Alice had seized his collar, asserting, “Come, tell me when you discovered your brother was married to me?”
On the way to the seafood cafeteria, Alice had meticulously pieced together her interactions with Daniel. She was confident that Josh hadn’t been privy to the truth from the outset.
Subsequently, gauging by his shift in demeanor on a particular day, it was likely the moment he learned…
Josh’s expression faltered momentarily, and then he hurriedly explained, “Alice, I… I… I never meant to deceive you. I… I was only concerned…”
Concerned about losing a cherished friend.
Concerned she would disregard him.
“It’s alright, I’m not upset. Your custom BMW has been confiscated,” Alice replied as she released her grip on him. Then she invited him to sit beside her.
A smile adorned her face, yet her words held a resolute undertone.
However, the sadness in her eyes was unmistakable…
Alice was undeniably heartbroken today.
However, nobody dared to breach this delicate barrier, fearing it might exacerbate her pain.
When the dishes arrived, Alice continued as usual, savoring each bite.
Midway through, she set aside utensils and reached for her wine glass. Raising the glass, she said, “My dearest friends, here. Let’s raise a toast to celebrate the hurdles on my path.”
Gazes were exchanged, and a brief pause ensued as everyone hesitated. Then, glasses were lifted.
At this moment, akin to Alice, a sense of unease and sadness enveloped them all.
Perhaps they felt more anguish on Alice’s behalf.