Concurrently, Hannah departed from the Phillips Group and ced a call to Lydia.


    Once Hannah ryed the recent events, Lydia’sughter resonated joyfully through the phone.


    “Really? They deserve a taste of their own medicine! If I were there, I’d have rendered them infertile! They would never dare to spout nonsense again!” Seatednguidly on the couch, Lydia yfully swung her legs as she quipped, “Henry does nothing except indulge in food, drink, debauchery and gambling.


    You must have given him a fright today!”


    “I don’t think you dealt a strong enough blow to hispanions though! They deserve to be behind bars the way they behave!”


    Hannah, cing the contract aside, opened the car door and replied, “There’s no rush.


    Since they didn’t value this opportunity, we should proceed with n B.


    I haven’t signed that contract with them.


    You can ink it in a few days when you assume control of thepany.


    ”


    Lydia nodded, stating, “Very well.


    By losing the contract today, I’m sure they’ll feel the weight of their actions, and expedite the process of arranging a marriage for me.


    ”


    Lydia’s words proved correct.


    The following morning, Lydia descended the stairs to find Alick sitting at the dining table.


    With a cheerful countenance, Jaylin instructed the housekeeper to prepare an extra breakfast.


    “Alick, you’ve been scarce around here since Lydia hasn’t been at home.


    I consider you as my own son.


    You should join me more often in the future when you’ve got no othermitments.


    ”


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    Seated beside him, Alick wore a subtle smile.


    “I’ve known Lydia since childhood.


    I’ve always regarded you as my senior.


    ”


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    Lydia descended the staircase, her stomach churning at the ttery exchanged between the two.


    Coincidentally, Alick raised his head and locked eyes with Lydia, offering a warm smile.


    “Lydia, you’re up early.


    Join us for breakfast.


    ”


    Without acknowledging him, Lydia took a seat farthest from Alick’s.


    Upon her arrival, Jaylin’s smile waned.


    “Lydia, why such discourtesy?


    You didn’t acknowledge Alick’s greeting.


    ”


    Lydia managed a strained smile in Alick’s direction before resuming her meal in silence.


    Jaylin grinned and addressed Alick.Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    “She’s just been spoiled by me.


    Don’t fault her.


    ”


    Alick gazed affectionately at Lydia.