Only she would risk offending Maddox by standing entirely on Tyrone's side, considering everything solely from his perspective.
She was clever, and undeniably brave a remarkable girl.
In some ways, she even reminded him of Reginald.
After Alicia left, Clayton immediately messaged his men, ordering them to dig up everything they could on her. He wanted to know all there was to know about Alicia...
He was even planning to secretly arrange a DNA test to see if Alicia and Reginald were actually related.
"Sir, you mustn't get worked up," the butler urged, seeing the old man's breathing turn ragged. He hurried over, gently guiding him toward his bedroom. "Let's get you back to your room to rest."
"If you don't divorce her today, Tyrone if you walk out that door with her still your wife I'll make your father and Easton the heirs of the family, right here and now!" the old man shouted, rising shakily to his feet and pointing a trembling finger at Tyrone.
Valery and Marcus's eyes lit up, as if fortune had landed right in their laps.
Tyrone didn't even pause. The old man had made his choice; it was just a matter of time, that was all.
"Sir-" Tyrone was already gone, and the old man's vision swam. He nearly collapsed.
The butler managed to catch him, helping him back to his room.
Back in the living room, the rest of the family exchanged uneasy glances. They'd finally burned their bridges with Tyrone today; now, they had no choice but to put all their hopes on Easton.
"Marcus, Nicole's right," Uncle Abdul whispered, nudging Marcus and Valery. "Whoever Nicole marries will be the next head of Lynch Corporation, the future patriarch of the Lynch family..."
Valery perked up at once. "Nicole, you know, our Easton is quite the catch. When we get back to Seaview City, I'll introduce you two!"
Nicole shot Valery a disdainful look-she found Valery hopelessly tacky, but right now, she had to make use of Easton. "Sure."
Valery beamed. "Great, great! I'll send you Easton's number-you two should keep in touch."
Nicole glanced at Clayton. "Let's go. Once we're back in Seaview City, I'll meet Easton."
She refused to believe Tyrone wouldn't get anxious and come begging for her back. Clayton nodded and followed Nicole out.
As soon as Nicole left, Aunt Abigail piped up with a scheme: "We must make sure Easton marries Nicole..."
"We can't wait around and let
anything change. You need to bring Easton back to be recognized by the family as soon as possible! Tyrone and the old man had a fight today, and the old man's angry, but Tyrone is still the one he raised with his own hands. Give it time, and who knows what could happen," someone else chimed in.
"We can't let Tyrone have a child. That Alicia girl-she must not have a baby. If she gets pregnant before Easton comes of age next year and can legally marry, that agreement will take effect. We absolutely cannot let her carry that child to term," Aunt Abigail insisted again.
Valery and Marcus exchanged determined looks.
For their son, they had to seize this opportunity.
They couldn't risk ending up with nothing.
The White family and the Lynch family were two of the most
prestigious families in Harborinet
City Of Easton married Nicolet future would be set. S
With Nicole, Easton would inherit both families' fortunes and shares-a prize too tempting to ignore.
One Nicole, and all that wealth and power would be theirs. It was hard to overstate Nicole's 'value'.
Marcus, for once, felt grateful for Tyrone's stubborn pride.
Everyone treated Nicole like treasure everyone except Tyrone, who dismissed her
as nothing.
Instead, he insisted on marrying a girl from an orphanage someone with no family, no background, and, as far as they were concerned, no worth at all.
No history.