Chapter 246

Jack frowned, glancing at his assistant.

Alice tilted her head.“Did someone call you?”

“You’re mistaken,” Jack said, stepping in front of Alice, shielding her from view. Several bodyguards surrounded Julia Garcia and escorted her away. The helicopter took off. Julia Garcia watched Jack and Alice leave, tears welling up. She’d seen Jack’s tenderness towards Alice. She’d never seen that side of him; her jealousy burned. Her lifelong dream was to marry Jack, have children. But this newcomer had ruined everything. She wouldn’t give him up. Her assistant approached.“Miss Garcia, I got a picture of the girl, but it’s blurry.” Julia Garcia recognized Alice; she’d seen her at the hospital. Jack had denied knowing her, and she’d believed him. She’d been fooled.

“Find out everything about her, Julia Garcia ordered, furious.

“No need. That’s Alice. She targeted your sister, Max, at school. It’s all over the news, the assis said.

A smile touched Julia Garcia’s lips. If Mrs. Yates knew Alice’s true nature, she would object to their relationship. She called Mrs. Yates.“Mrs. Yates, are you free for coffee this afternoon? Something came up that I need to tell you.” She had to tell Mrs. Yates and the elder Mrs. Yates what kind of person Alice was. Only she was worthy of Jack.

Alice and Jack took a helicopter to a secluded but beautiful restaurant, perfect for a date. Alice whispered, “Business seems slow; not many customers.”

It’s a bit out of the way,” Jack said, omitting the fact that he’d booked the entire place.

They ate quietly; Alice was

Jack handed her a napkin.“Walk?”

unusually refined,

conscious of her image.

Their hands brushed; her heart quickened. He took her hand. Their shadows, intertwined, were romantic and alluring under the moonlight.

Jack stopped.“Bored?”

be prettier during the

said. Then,

the fireworks; Jack watched her. “Beautiful?”

It’s probably because of who I’m with.” She looked at him; the fireworks were

nervous.“Alice, I’m not as perfect as you think. I hesitate sometimes. But seeing you injured…I swore it

“So?”

“So,

my girlfriend. Let me take care of you,” Jack said, extending his hand. Alice smiled, placing her hand in his. “Jack, thank you for being there.” Not too soon, not too late; perfectly

2015

Chapter 246

a little

Windham family, she was no longer alone. She had friends and a

while to get back; Alice ran to her dorm, afraid of being late. Panting, she received a text from Jack:“If you didn’t

just in time! I’m exhausted!” Alice said, gasping for breath. Who dates and ends up

water.“How was

officially

the patches, right?

team to

bed, she texted Jack:

home. Rest early,” he

to the Huo family mansion. After texting Alice, he went inside. The elder Mrs. Huo was waiting.“Back?

“Yes.”

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