âAlice!â
Hearing the voice behind her, Alice immediately turned. When she saw it was Victoria, a flash of disdain crossed her eyes.
The Olson family had long since fallen from grace, and Victoria had been in poor health. If it hadnât been for the Quinn familyâs support over the years, she would have been reduced to living on the streets.
Thinking this, Alice nonetheless displayed a warm smile on her face. âVictoria, long time no see!
What are you doing at Jubilife University?â
Victoriaâs clear, doeâlike eyes curved as she smiled. âWilson arranged for me to come here.â
At the mention of Wilsonâs name, Aliceâs eyes lit up. Her attitude toward Victoria became even more enthusiastic. âOh, I see. Victoria, Mr. Wilson takes such good care of you!â
The Quinns had been looking out for Victoria. If she stayed on good terms with her, she wouldnât have to worry about not seeing Wilson!
If Alicia had the chance to meet Wilson, she was sure that with her excellence, she could catch his eye.
âVictoria, we havenât seen each other in so long. Can I visit you at your place?â
âOf course!â Victoria agreed immediately, a gentle smile on her face. âWhen we were little, no one else would play with me. Only you were willing to play with me, Alice. You were my first friend!â
Mission accomplished. Aliceâs smile grew as she continued to probe. âBy the way, Victoria, where are you staying now? Are you living with Mr. Wilson?â
âNo.â Victoria shook her head lightly. âWilson arranged for me to stay at Haven Residence. Heâs very busy, and I rarely get to see him.â
As soon as Alice heard this, her initial warmth toward her diminished. The look of contempt in her eyes became even more pronounced.
âOh, I see! I just remembered I have something to do later. Victoria, Iâll visit your place next time!â
Alicia thought, âShe rarely gets to see Wilson. So that means sheâs not that important to him either!
Hanging out with someone from a declining family will only lower my status!â
âAlright.â Victoria lowered her eyes in disappointment, then smiled. âAlice, youâre welcome to visit next time.â
âOf course! Iâll definitely be there next time!â Alice plastered a smile and agreed, but she couldnât have cared less. Unless Wilson would be there, she wouldnât bother going!
Standing behind Victoria, Lionel saw through Aliceâs thoughts. He cast a disdainful glance at her with a cold snort.
Wilson would never go for someone as shallow and superficial as her. Only someone as pure and kind as Victoria could ever be worthy of Wilson!
In the car, Yvette received a message from Sean and Ashton.
âYvie, me and Ashton have something to take care of. The driver will pick you up and take you home.â
âYvie, donât tell Jacob about this! If Jacob asks, just say we picked you up!â
Yvette replied with a simple âokayâ and put her phone away.
Wilsonâs fingers laced with Yvetteâs, his lips curving into a charming, sensual smile. Jasper had done well; maybe he should consider increasing his allowance.
His useless younger brother had finally proven to be of some value.
âWas this your doing?â With a sultry lift of her foxâlike eyes, Yvette fixed her gaze upon him.
âYes.â
Wilson admitted openly, toying with Yvetteâs delicate fingers. He smiled, his deep, magnetic voice impossible to resist.