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A Rose 417
A Rose 417
Samuel couldn’t help but think that Wilson was such a poster boy for masculine virtue.
At Haven’s Cove Villa where Victoria resided, Alice eagerly approached Victoria as she emerged from her
room.
“Victoria, how did it go? Did Mr. Wilson agree to come celebrate your birthday with you? I knew he would! You must be very special to him, Victoria,”
Victoria’s face fell, and she bit her bottom lip. “He didn’t agree to come. He said he didn’t have time.”
“What?” Alice’s eyes widened in shock. “That’s impossible! Mr. Wilson would never refuse your request, Victoria.”
Rumors had it that Wilson was head over heels for Victoria. And didn’t he break off his engagement with the Murrays for her sake? Because of this, he had a falling out with Jacob.
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Alice’s mind was racing with questions. Did Wilson not like Victoria after all? She quickly pushed the thought aside. It was impossible.
Wilson had always been known for his indifference toward women. Yet he had always made an exception for Victoria.
He had even assigned a bodyguard to protect her, a privilege he had never granted to anyone else. There was no way that Wilson wasn’t fond of Victoria.
“Victoria, don’t let this get you down,” Alice said, trying to comfort her. “Mr. Wilson must have had
something important to attend to. That’s why he couldn’t make it today. You’re the only one who holds a special place in his heart.”
A small smile finally graced Victoria’s face as she said, “Alice, thanks for cheering me up!”
“Ms. Olson, cheer up! Have a piece of cake.” Lionel’s heart ached when he saw her looking so downcast. Without hesitation, he slid a plate of cake toward her.
He continued, “Mr. Quinn won’t be able to make it, but I… we are here to celebrate with you.”
Victoria’s eyes lit up as she said sweetly, “Lionel, you’re so kind to me!”
Lionel’s gaze softened as he looked at her. He vowed to always be there for her until she no longer needed his support.
Besides, he was determined to help her reclaim what was rightfully hers. As for Yvette, he would make sure she paid for what she had done to Victoria.
As the evening wore on, Alice excused herself, citing a prior engagement. She had been hoping to use Victoria’s birthday party as an opportunity to get closer to Wilson. But now that he wasn’t coming, she saw no point in staying.
As she left the villa, she couldn’t help but feel a pang of jealousy. The Olson family had been in decline for a while now. But Victoria, an orphan, was still living a life of luxury, all thanks to Wilson’s support
While Victoria lived a life of leisure, Alice was struggling to escape an arranged marriage to Benedict.
The thought filled her with resentment. She tossed the skincare products Victoria had given her into the trash.
“Who needs your cheap skincare products anyway?”
In the trash can, she noticed a small orange cat–shaped toy and a packet of medicine that Yvette had given Victoria.
Alice frowned in confusion. Didn’t Victoria treasure those two things? Why would she throw these away? Was it Lionel who had thrown them out?
The thought sparked a devious plan in Alice’s mind. Lionel was certainly going all out to protect Victoria.
In a way, it was fortunate that Lionel disposed of it.
She would use this opportunity to drive a wedge between Victoria and Yvette.
“Who needs your cheap skincare products anyway?”
In the trash can, she noticed a small orange cat–shaped toy and a packet of medicine that Yvette had given Victoria.
Alice frowned in confusion. Didn’t Victoria treasure those two things? Why would she throw these away? Was it Lionel who had thrown them out?
The thought sparked a devious plan in Alice’s mind. Lionel was certainly going all out to protect Victoria.
In a way, it was fortunate that Lionel disposed of it.
She would use this opportunity to drive a wedge between Victoria and Yvette.