Chapter 354 Argument
Nicole defended herself, âAleena, we have been friends for so many years. How can you doubt me
like that? I didn't want to send you home because I was trying to help you hide from your parents
and was worried they would find out. I said that I would find you a man but you refused, saying that
you wanted to stay pure for Silas. That was why I suggested you lock yourself in a room. As for
Roberts pouncing on you, isn't that normal? He's a playboy. He would pounce on any girl he sees,
not to mention he has been coveting you for such a long time. You can't just say that I planned all
of this based on this point. I was just trying to help you!â Aleena nodded. âFine, you've convinced
me on this matter. Last night, you kept dropping hints for me to get Camila drunk. I suppose you
also know that I drugged her drink, right? But she switched her glass with mine. I was worried I
would hurt myself so I lowered my head and didn't notice what she did, but I canât believe that you
didn't see it too. You let me drink that glass of wine without stopping me. Were you hoping to see
me make a fool of myself?â Nicole said helplessly, âYou really are wrong about this. I really didn't see
the switch. We were all distracted by the plate when it smashed. Camila kept asking you if you were
hurt, and I was worried about you so I was looking at you too. I didn't notice when she switched
your glasses at all. If you don't believe me, you can ask Alex and Hayden who were with us at the
same table.â
Aleena had a feeling that Nicole secretly had a role in this matter, but her explanation seemed
legitimate. But in the end, she could only blame herself for being dumb. Who else could she blame?
Even if Nicole had plotted for this to happen on her, it was her own fault for not knowing her true
colors. She wouldn't rely on her too much anymore in the future and she had to keep an eye on her.
She then walked slowly to her bed and sat down. Looking up at Nicole, she asked, âHave you always
been close with Aunt Lara?â Seeing that Aleena had calmed down a little, Nicole walked over and
sat on the sofa. âDonât you get along with her? I canât say that I am very close to her either, but I will
greet her if I see her. After all, sheâs an elder and also Silas's stepmother. Even if I don't like her, I
need to show her due respect for Silas's sake, don't 1?â She rolled her eyes. Aleena pouted. âIt's
exactly because she is Silas's stepmother that I dislike her. She's so pretentious.â Nicole smiled. âLast
night, Aunt Lara seemed to be very satisfied with you. She even said she would help you get Ben!â
âMe and him?â Aleena scoffed. âEven if he was the last man on Earth, I would not be with him!â
She had heard about what happened from her parents-he had actually connected the surveillance
video to the living room and wanted to force her to marry him. They could keep dreaming! Nicole
just smiled, not saying a word. She stayed for a while and left after comforting her. Aleena lay in bed
until night time. Suddenly, her phone vibrated, and she picked it up. It was a call from an unknown
number so she answered it curiously, thereafter she heard Xavier's voice. âMiss Jones, it's me, Xavier
Dante. President Nolan is looking for you.â Hearing this, Aleena was filled with joy. It was a
physiological reaction. Even though she knew that Silas wasn't looking for her for anything good,
but hearing his name made her happy. If he was looking for her, she would be even happier. She
tried to control herself and asked calmly, âWhy is he looking for me?â Xavier said professionally, âI'm
not sure about that. It would be better if you come over. I'll send the address to your phone.â âFine,â
Aleena answered. A short while after she hung up the call, a location was sent to her phone. She
looked at the location carefully. Where's this place?