Talented Heiress: A Rose With Thorns

A Rose 377

“Alice!”

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 hadn’t been for the Quinn family’s 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. “Victoria, long time no see! What are you doing at Jubilife University?”

Victoria’s clear, doe–like eyes curved as she smiled. “Wilson arranged for me to come here.”

At the mention of Wilson’s name, Alice’s eyes lit up. Her attitude toward Victoria became even more enthusiastic. “Oh, I see. Victoria, Mr. Wilson takes such good care of you!”

The Quinns had been looking out for Victoria. If she stayed on good terms with her, she wouldn’t 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.

“Victoria, we haven’t seen each other in so long. Can I visit you at your place?”

“Of course!” Victoria agreed immediately, a gentle smile on her face. “When we were little, no one else would play with me. Only you were willing to play with me, Alice. You were my first friend!”

Mission accomplished. Alice’s smile grew as she continued to probe. “By the way, Victoria, where are you staying now? Are you living with Mr. Wilson?” This is the property of Nô-velDrama.Org.

“No.” Victoria shook her head lightly. “Wilson arranged for me to stay at Haven Residence. He’s very busy, and I rarely get to see him.”

As soon as Alice heard this, her initial warmth toward her diminished. The look of contempt in her eyes became even more pronounced.

“Oh, I see! I just remembered I have something to do later. Victoria, I’ll visit your place next time!”

Alicia thought, “She rarely gets to see Wilson. So that means she’s not that important to him either! Hanging out with someone from a declining family will only lower my status!”

“Alright.” Victoria lowered her eyes in disappointment, then smiled. “Alice, you’re welcome to visit next time.”

“Of course! I’ll definitely be there next time!” Alice plastered a smile and agreed, but she couldn’t have cared less. Unless Wilson would be there, she wouldn’t bother going!

Standing behind Victoria, Lionel saw through Alice’s 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.

“Yvie, me and Ashton have something to take care of. The driver will pick you up and take you home.”

“Yvie, don’t tell Jacob about this! If Jacob asks, just say we picked you up!”

Yvette replied with a simple “okay” and put her phone away.

Wilson’s fingers laced with Yvette’s, 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.

“Was this your doing?” With a sultry lift of her fox–like eyes, Yvette fixed her gaze upon him.

“Yes.”

Wilson admitted openly, toying with Yvette’s delicate fingers. He smiled, his deep, magnetic voice impossible to resist.