Rush

Chapter 18

Dystairs m the guest bedrooms at the Slater reddens, Alicia had been staying over ever since Dalton woke in from his coma. She couldn’t help but think, Balton’s a jerk! And his friends are just

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Her eyes filled with tears, and she finally let them fat These past few days had been rough with the company papers, anit today, being the anniversary of her mother’s death, really got to her. And now thanks to Dalton, she faced even more inexplicable hostility

After a good cry, Alicia took a hot shower and changest into fresh clothes he hasn’t been eating well lately, and after getting all upset, her stomach as in knots. Being pregnant, she couldn’t let anything happen to the baby, so she decided to heal downstairs for some found

In the living room. Dalton was still there, caught in a phone call, seemingly handling some business. Alicia’s discomfort rose at the sight of hir, and she turned to go back upstairs. Just then. Lillian approached her quickly, saying, “Mrs. Slatere you hungry? I just made some chicken pasta. Come have some,” Dalton asked for the chicken pasta but by the time it was done, he wasn’t in the mood to eat it.

Alicia hesitated, but then as if on cue, her stomach growled loudly.

blushed in embarrassment

Sensing her discomfort, Lillian eagerly led her to the dining table. The chicken pasta was light and didn’t make Alicia feel nauseous. After a few sips, she remembered to say, “Thank you, Lillian”

Dalton, hanging up his call, overheard Alicia thanking Lillian. His eyebrows furrowed in displeasure as he turned to look at Alicia. The pasta had been made for him, and just because he didn’t feel like eating it, didn’t mean she could.

thanking him instead. He wondered that if Alicia knew that, living under lils root, she should be Dalton wasn’t usually petty, but he found himself fixated on this. Pushing his wheelchair toward the dining area, he said, “Hasn’t anyone told you that everything in this house belongs to me? Make sure you’re thanking the right person.”

Alicia’s appetite disappeared instantly. She just couldn’t believe that he seriously was coming over just to remind her that he deserved her thanks. She smiled scornfully, “Yeah, this is your Should I also thank you for being a target?” Every time she dealt with him, it felt like walking through a field of thorns.

“That antique vase cost 4 million dollars,” Dalton’s cool voice broke the silence.

Alicia froze. Her mind raced, ‘Is he hinting me have to pay for it? A 4 million dollars vase? Do I look like I have that kind of money? A sharp pain gripped her stomach, killing what little appetite she had left. She shot back coldly, “I don’t have money,

He knew she was broke; the Mayer Group was buried under a 300 million dollars of debt. Dalton glanced at her, barking, “Consider this a warning. Next time, you’ll pay the full price.”

“Why should I? Dalton, if you have any guts, handle your own woman and stop taking it out on me. Otherwise, next time it won’t just be a scratch on her neck!” Alicia put down her fork and walked

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(the stairs. She paused for a moment. “Dalton, is making others squirm a hobby for rich guys Don’t you realize some people are just trying to survive! All I want is a decent life. Is that

He didn’t mean it that way. But in Alicia’s mind, he did.

The next morning, when Alicia ate breakfast, she saw a new notification on her phone. She had added Dalton on Venmo a few days ago, and this was their first interaction. It was a huge amount of money and the transaction note said “living expenses“.

“Mrs. Slater, this must be the living expense transferred by Mr. Slater, right?” Lillian seemed pleased, speaking for Dalton. “You’re part of the Slater family now; spending Mr. Slater’s money is only right. A lady of your standing should act the part. Last night was just an accident; you can’t let those with bad intentions mock you again! Honestly, Mr. Slater might secit tough, but he’s a good person. Mrs. Slater, you’ll see once you spend more time with him.”

“Dalton, a good person? As if! Alicia didn’t buy it. If there were any good souls left in this world, Dalton Slater wasn’t one of them. But she appreciated Lillian’s kindness and did

irgue. After breakfast, Alicia headed to the office. She had a meeting today with Charles and a few senior executives to discuss business matters. The Mayer Group’s troubles couldn’t wait any longer.

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