Ch. 271..275: Charmed by the Billionaire CEO Chapter 271-275
Chapter 271: Fulfilling your request
"Okay boss" Max answered and they ended the discussion, resuming back the work.
Once the class got over, Ashley left with Miley after bidding goodbye to Christina. She didn’t bother to look at Riel nor did he try to initiate the talk.
Ashley was happy that finally, her warning did make him stop his actions. Good for him, she thought and stepped into the car before they drove away.
Not after Ashley’s car drove away, Gabriel walked out of the building along with Max. He had asked his men to get some details regarding the doubts Riel asked him to confirm and luckily, Ashley didn’t find any other suspicion against him except for Riel being Lucas Scott’s fake nephew.
"Good. For now, let her be acquainted with this little bit of information. I would like to see her face once she learns who I am and that day would be a sight to see" saying they both hopped into the car and drove away.
*****
Tristan’s cabin
Sprinting angrily towards his office, Gwen slammed the door open and marched towards his table.
Surprised by Gwen’s displeased look Tristan arched his right brow in question and moved back leaning on the chair.
"Brother! Did you know mom and dad are leaving for Country X after grandpa’s surgery" Gwen slammed her palm on the surface of his table shaking everything resting on it.
"Hmm"
"And you agreed. Just like that" Gwen was shocked to see his least bothered reaction.
"They assure me to return once grandpa has recovered" Tristan pulled his chair forward and started signing the document kept ahead on the table, ignoring Gwen’s astonished face.
She pursed her lips into a thin line after she heard his calming words. She thought it was their permanent decision to move with Grandpa Dante but luckily it was just for a few months and not lifelong.
Heaving out a sigh of relief, she then pulled a chair for herself and sat down." I got worried for nothing" she mumbled.
Taking a glance at her relaxed face, Tristan asked," You thought I would let them go just like that? I their dreams" chuckling he put the cap on the pen and closed the file before, looking at Gwen and saw her smile.
"By the way how long do you plan to sit here in my cabin," Tristan’s words snapped her out of her stupor, and she quickly got up from the chair.
"Oops... I didn’t mean to barge into the room just like that but you know, I can’t stop myself from speaking if something is bothering me" Gwen smiled meekly and turned around to leave when Tristan stopped her.
"Gwen"
Turning around she heard him say," Good to see you growing up as a sensible person, but I still prefer my naughty little sister"
Gwen stared at him in confusion but then she remembered something and she gaped at him in surprise." How did you-" she stopped talking midway when Tristan passed her a meaningful look.
"I am sensible only towards him. For you, I will always be the naughtiest one" she winked and walked out of the cabin.
Tristan knew Karl would come to blame himself as he failed to track Gabriel’s whereabouts and now he had succeeded in fooling them and yet they couldn’t do anything.
But that doesn’t mean they will let him do whatever he pleases to. No way in his dream Gabriel would accomplish his plan because now, it was his turn to get played.
*****
Noah stepped out after taking a shower with a towel wrapped around his waist and walked toward his closet. Today he decided to skip his work as he wanted to spend some time alone with Alice.
She had a day off and she wanted to spend her time at home doing nothing.
Stirring on the bed, Alice opened her eyes and the first thing she saw was the towel around Noah’s waist falling on the floor as he started getting changed.
"Sigh... what a pleasant view I came to witness this morning" pulling herself up she watched him slide up his pants and turn to face her with a mischievous grin lingering on his lips as soon as he heard her voice.
"This view is exclusively for you my girl and so is the man" walking towards the bed he crawled sat next to her and captured her lips.
"Umm... I haven’t brushed my teeth yet" Alice pulled back and quickly covered her mouth. She didn’t want him to inhale her morning breath, not when he had just freshened up.
Noah pouted his lips when he saw her retreat her face away from him and he complained," You surely know how to spoil the mood babe"
Dropping his shoulder in defeat, he moved aside, giving her the space to climb down." Be quick before I change my mind and pin you down again on the bed" his words had an undying meaning and she quickly bobbed her head and jump down the bed before she rushed inside the bathroom.
By the time Alice stepped out of the bathroom, Noah had already started to prepare breakfast for them. Finding the sight of his masculine body moving around the kitchen island she suddenly marched ahead and hugged him from behind.
Since he was shirtless Alice took the chance to kiss his bare back and slowly peeked through his side passing him a cheeky smile.
"How I wish to eat you for the breakfast," she said gently lifting his arms up and draping them around her shoulder as she fitted herself into the side hug.
Noah let out a soft chuckle as he glanced at her and flipped the omelet on the pan." Then what should I do about this" he said eyeing the dish he prepared and continued," Should we waste them"
Alice pouted her lips and looked at the delicacies Noah made for her and let out a defeated sigh. They were all her favorites and wasting them would only make her regret later.
She raised her head and gave him a pity look." Can we not waste them? They are all my favorites" Alice said like a child who was coaxing her mother to let her have both of her favorites without wasting any of them.
Amused by her reaction, Noah leaned forward and pecked her lips before he bobbed his head.
Once breakfast was ready, they both filled their tummies.
"I am definitely going to end up getting fat" patting her bloated tummy Alice then sat on the couch with her legs spread straight on it with her back resting on the cushioned armrest.
Noah was definitely the best cook because every time he made something she would end up eating more than enough.
"I don’t mind you getting overweight. I am still going to love you endlessly" walking around the couch he picked her legs up and sat on the couch placing them back on his thighs.
Alice smiled and watched him slowly move his palm over her slender exposed legs as she felt a shiver run down her spine.
"Noah, what are you doing?" she asked as she watched him stare at her with his lustful eyes.
"Fulfilling your request. Didn’t you want to have me for the breakfast" his deep voice with that alluring face made her gulp damn hard.
Chapter 272: Let’s get married
Noah’s hand slowly started to inch closer between her legs as he watched her suck a deep breath.
Feeling the feather-like touch, Alice rolled her eyes skywards as she felt a tremendous sensation passing through her body.
She now regretted saying those words, but her body was enjoying whatever he was doing to her.
"What do you think, should we do it here on the couch or back inside our room," Noah asked as he kept moving his palm closer until it reached the spot.
Alice instantly bite her lips, bringing her legs closer, and shot opened her eyes looking straight at his face. Her gaze filled with lust gave him the answer and the next instant Noah pounced on her clashing their lips together.
Moving his hands under her garment, Noah thrust his finger into her clit hearing a moan in return. While his mouth was busy savoring her lips, his hand were busy exploring her womanhood until she came hot into his hand.
Letting go of her lips, Noah quickly slid down his pants and positioned himself in between her leg, immediately pushing his length deep into her pussy.
Whimpering at his sudden pound, Alice clutched the armrest tightly and closed her eyes as she heard the clasping sound of their private part echo inside the living hall.
Noah kept slamming into her roughly until he reached his climax and exploded emptying himself. Falling on her chest, he held her firmly as they both tried to calm themselves.
"I just can’t get enough of you" Noah declared pulling himself up as he watched her with his deep penetrating eyes.
"Me too" Alice smiled as a blush crept up her cheeks as she suddenly felt shy.
Amused by her response Noah propped himself a little upward balancing his upper body using his elbow and asked, "I know this is a little unexpected but... " Noah paused feeling a little hesitant, but he was determined to speak, " I still want to ask you," He said heaving out a sigh and continued, "Let’s get married Alice. Let be husband and wife" his words so sincere yet desperate made her gasp and she instantly covered her mouth.
Noah was proposing to her. Not that she didn’t like but she was blown as it came so unexpectedly. Moving her eyes frantically on his face she tried to gather her thought but she failed to notice the change in Noah’s expression. The sparkle in his eyes slowly started to dim as he kept waiting for her answer.
’Does she has a second thoughts’
Disappointment engulfed his heart and he slowly pushed himself up.
Confused by his reaction, Alice frowned and quickly uncovered her mouth, "Where are you going?" she asked and pulled him by his arm making him fall back over her.
Alice was confused by the sudden change in his actions. Just a few seconds ago he proposed to her and now, without waiting for her answer he was retreating away.
"I-I thought you need some time," Noah said pursing his lips into a thin line. He thought maybe his sudden confession startle her which was why she silenced herself.
He couldn’t comprehend why he came up with a marriage proposal without any proper build-up. All he could think at that moment was to give their relationship a firm title.
Noah never imagined marrying someone in his entire life but here he was proposing to Alice.
Alice now understood why he was leaving. He thought she wasn’t sure about him. He mistook her silence for her hesitation.
’How stupid of him to assume like this’
Flicking his forehead Alice heard him groan." Ouch..."
"Stupid man. Can’t even understand anything" Alice muttered with an angry look and watched him frown in his confusion.
Noah couldn’t understand what she mean by those words. He decided to ignore them but when Alice suddenly sealed his mouth, it caught him off guard and he froze in his posture.
"Make me your wife Noah," she said against his lips and moved back as she kept boring deep into his eyes.
Noah’s dumbfounded face instantly brightened up and without saying a word he captured her mouth once again and slammed his long shaft deep into her core, making love to her once more.
*****
"WHAT!!" Ashley was in the middle of something when she received a call from Alice informing her about her and Noah’s decision on getting married.
Jack and Miley who were standing next to her gaped and then turned to look at each other as they shrugged their shoulder finding Ashley’s reaction a little strange.
" Why is she screaming?" Jack asked suddenly getting suspicious.
"I don’t know" Miley whispered, shaking her head in denial.
As they carefully eyed her from the side, they found Ashley suddenly bursting into a smile.
"...."
"...."
Both Miley and Jack were surprised by her change in mood, and once again glanced at each other confusingly.
"It calls for celebration," Ashley said and Alice agreed with her.
"Of course, my place tonight," Alice said and then ended the call once everything was decided.
Ashley was happy for her friend. She was finally getting married to someone, who knew how to love and cherish her.
Turning around with a bright smile on her face Ashley was about to disclose this news to Jack and Miley but when she faced them, the smile on her face slowly dropped and she creased her brows in confusion.
"What’s wrong with you both and... why are you giving that weird look," Ashley asked moving her eyes between Miley and Jack simultaneously.
They were currently standing outside Dante’s ward when Ashley received Alice’s call and she had to stop entering inside. She was so surprised that she forgot the surroundings and squeal in excitement.
Both Jack and Miley shook their head, quickly composing their looks, and smiled. "Nothing lady boss. We were just assuring that everything is fine with you" Jack spoke meekly and glanced at Miley who too bobbed her head agreeing to his statement.
Staring at them for some time, Ashley cleared her frown, and once again she smiled. Not able to hold her excitement, Ashley quickly knocked on Dante’s ward’s door and stepped in.
Dante was happy to see Ashley. After getting admitted Taylor stopped everyone from meeting the old man as he didn’t want his patient to go through any emotional roller coaster ride before the surgery. But Ashley begged him to spare her some time and here she was having cheerful conversations with Dante.
Chapter 273: Nightmare return
"You seem to be enjoying your stay here grandpa" Ashley chuckled playfully at Dante’s sullen face when in reality it was otherwise.
"He definitely is, if not my staff wouldn’t have been having a hard time taking care of this old man" Matt commented lazily peeking through the reports in his hand and watching Dante shot a glare at him.
"That’s because they don’t understand what I say. Matt, you seriously need to change your staff. See what they have done to my hand. Do they even know how to inject a syringe" Dante’s expression changed from sullen to pity as he showed the bruise on his skin to both Ashley and Matt.
"That happened because you kept whining like a child. And don’t you doubt my staff old man, they are the best unlike the one who keeps causing trouble to them" Matt knew Dante would keep ranting because he was getting bored and wanted to get home as soon as possible.
Ashley on the other hand was enjoying two friends arguing with each other. They were openly targeting without holding back their tongue and that made her smile.
"Okay now stop you both" even though he loved listening to their banter, still she can’t let them continue arguing.
On the loud yelp, both Dante and Matt snap their eyes on the girl who was giving them a sharp glare and immediately shut their mouths.
Watching them turn silent, Ashley smiled internally." Good." she said.
Ashley then turned to face Dante and said," Grandpa, you can’t cause trouble to the staff. You know your grandson will end up firing them" she stated the fact.
Tristan will never bat an eye and end up taking away their jobs if he happens to find that his grandfather was having difficulties in staying here.
"See, even this young girl understood, but you tsk tsk" Matt shook his head in displease.
Dante pouted his lips, as he pondered on Ashley’s words and agreed. He knows, whatever she said was the truth, and if Tristan happens to learn it, he would definitely give those poor people hard time.
Bobbing his head in understanding, Dante agreed." But I won’t be staying a single day more once my surgery is done" he stated keeping his chin high like a proud man.
Both Ashley and Matt agreed to his condition. Matt then excused himself, while Dante and Ashley spend some time chatting together. She made him promise that after his recovery, he wouldn’t stay a single day away from them and would return as soon as possible. Dante gladly accepted it because he too couldn’t spend too many days away from his family.
*****
After the heated morning session, Noah and Alice took a bath together and stepped out of the house heading to the supermarket. They had called their friends over, so Alice came up with the idea of preparing the dinner for tonight.
Stepping inside, Noah pulled the cart along following Alice from behind, while she roamed her eyes on the shelf looking for the mentioned ingredients on the list in her hand.
She had made a list of all the stuff she had to get, just so they wouldn’t have to think much before getting anything.
While they were busy filling their cart, Alice didn’t fail to notice the eyes that kept gawking at Noah. She could see it from the corner of her eye. Even with his casual wear, he stood out. She can’t wipe off the charm on his face.
Heaving out a deep breath, she shook her head as she chooses to ignore them and continue with the shopping.
Alice was so engrossed in her work that she kept heading ahead leaving Noah behind. Standing in front of the huge rack, she raised her head and reached her hand at the tuna cans that were placed at the top.
"Ah!" stretching her hand she tried to get one of the cans but failed. After many failed attempts, she this time tried to jump when someone walked from behind and picked up the can, and passed it to her.
"Here you go lady" Alice froze on her spot when she heard the person’s voice.
Her hand lifted up started to tremble as she slowly turned around and her eyes saw the person who just helped her.
Alice felt the floor under her feet slip away and she stumbled back in fear.
"Brooke..." her voice slowly died as she watched the man pass her an evil grin.
Memories from that night came rushing through her mind and her entire body broke into a sweat. She thought, she would never come to see him again but-
She kept taking steps back while she eyes his evil face with complete shock, she then heard a voice that called her from behind.
"Alice"
Her eyes grew wide, as she watched Noah approach her with a content smile and she quickly turned around only to find the place behind her empty.
"You left me behind" Noah complained pulling her attention back towards him.
Noah watched her startled face and then moved his eyes behind her where she just look a few seconds ago.
"You were too slow to catch up" Alice senses the alertness in his gaze and quickly answered breaking his attention.
She forced a smile hiding the fatigue all over her face and turned to the other side as she tried to calm her wildly beating heart.
’Was it all her imagination?’ she thought. But the voice and the closeness she felt wasn’t something she could hallucinate. Shutting her eyes close she tried to brush off that creepy feeling from her heart and raised her head saying," Can you help me get those tuna cans" she tried to keep her tone normal hoping Noah wouldn’t find anything suspicious.
Noah kept observing Alice for some time but didn’t voice his thoughts and stretched his arm before getting a few tuna cans and keeping them inside the cart. He had this feeling that something was disturbing Alice, but he choose not to force her and rather wait for her to speak.
Once they were done with the shopping, the couple returned home with Alice excusing herself to the kitchen. Keeping the bags on the kitchen table she quickly poured a glass of water for herself and gulped it down in one go.
She just couldn’t erase those lustful eyes that kept gawking at her like a hungry beast. She still felt shivers whenever she would remember that unfortunate night when she almost lost her innocence to those predators.
Alice was so engrossed in her thoughts that she failed to notice Noah, who walked in and saw her standing next to the kitchen table absentmindedly.
"Babe, do you need my help" he purposely raised his voice snapping her out of the trace, and watched her look at him in a daze.
Stretching a smile, he then walked to her and started taking out the ingredients from the shopping bag and kept them on the table.
Alice stared at Noah and thought,’ Should I tell him that I saw Brook at the supermarket’ but then she stopped thinking what if she might be imagining him because after roaming everywhere she didn’t see him anywhere?
’I think it was just my hallucination’ declaring to herself, she quickly changed her mood and started helping
Chapter 274: I don’t know
Ashley and Tristan along with Gwen and Karl reached Alice’s apartment. Everyone was happy for the couples that they decided to celebrate the news.
Uncorking the champagne bottle, Tristan gave a toast to the couple, congratulating them. He was happy that his playboy friend finally decided to settle down in life and the girl was nonother than Alice.
Cheering for the couple, everyone then settles down on the couch and had their drinks.
"So, when is the auspicious day," Gwen asked eyeing excitedly at the couples.
"Whenever Alice says. If she asks me to go now, I am in for it" Noah declared winking at Alice.
"Really," Alice asked arching her brow in questioning.
"Of course. Just one word my lady and I am ready to take you to the registration office" his words made Alice roll her eyes. He was so eager that he kept blabbering the same thing from the moment she gave him a nod.
"Stop now or else I will take back my words" Alice warned and watched the smile on his face drop.
"By the way, seriously when do you both plan to register your marriage," Gwen asked.
"Day after tomorrow, after Grandpa’s surgery" Alice answered.
Taylor was the one assisting the surgeon who was going to operate on Dante and it was his request to be present at his son’s marriage. So they decided to get their certificate the day after tomorrow so his parents would also be present with them.
"But the reception will be grand. Mom wants to invite everyone since her heartfelt wish is finally coming to true" Noah said zipping the champagne from his glass.
"I’ll take care of the venue" Tristan volunteered.
"I’ll take care of the guest and the security" Karl joined.
While everyone was busy planning the wedding, Alice suddenly turned quiet and after some time excused herself. Walking towards the balcony with the glass of drink in her hand she leaned against the fence and took a sip.
"Why did you walk out" Ashley who watched her leave followed her and joined her on the balcony.
Alice just smiled and pulled back her attention on the view ahead.
" Everything looks like a dream to me" She said as soon as Ashley joined standing next to her.
Alice had always been doubtful about having a normal life like every other girl. But because of her past trauma, she kept pushing herself away from any happiness.
" You deserve everything Alice. You just have to put faith in yourself "
Alice smiled and once again the atmosphere turned quiet.
"I saw Brooke today" Alice’s sudden words made Ashley choke on her drink and she snapped her attention on her friend with her eyes grew wide.
******
Back inside the living room, Gwen and Karl got busy talking to each other while Noah and Tristan remained silent as they kept sipping the champagne.
They both were busy in their own thoughts when suddenly Tristan spoke," Riel Scott is non-other than Gabriel"
Noah gulped the content and moved his eyes to Tristan. He looked so calm as if there wasn’t any threat lingering around his words and that scared Noah even more.
Sensing Noah’s eyes on him Tristan too turned to look at him." Why do you look more scared than me" he asked as he watched him stare at him as if he had grown two horns on his head.
"Your calm demeanor is giving me chills. Aren’t you bothered the man whom you are trying to protect your wife is already so close to her? What if he does-"
"He won’t do anything. I can guarantee it" Tristan cut in stopping him from finishing his statement.
Noah arched his brows at Tristan’s confidence. How can he blindly put faith in that scheme man? Gabriel was like a cunning fox and no one other than him knew it. Then why was he so laid back and not in action yet?
"And what makes you think that?" Noah straightened himself on the couch and asked. He wanted to know what was going on in Tristan’s mind and why was he so confident about Gabriel’s intention.
Looking into his eyes for a few seconds, Tristan’s lips curled up into an evil smile, giving goosebumps to Noah.
"Don’t tell me you will let him woo your wife" Noah asked.
The way Tristan was all relaxed gave him the thought that he didn’t mind Gabriel lurking around Ashley.
Tristan didn’t answer him and continued having his drink, leaving Noah clueless.
*****
Balcony
"Did you tell Noah about it?" Ashley asked once she was back to normal.
She could see that Alice was struggling with her thoughts. She said she wasn’t sure if it was imagination or if she really did see Brooke. But the fear she witnessed in that very moment brought back all the horrible memories.
Alice gulped the drink and sighed. She was torn between her own thoughts. Did think of telling it to Noah but what if was not like what she saw? What if it was only her imagination and she didn’t see Brooke?
"I don’t know what to do" Alice sighed pinching the bridge of her nose and lift her head. She was feeling helpless.
Watching Alice like that, Ashley reached her hand and placed it on her shoulder slowly patting it.
"I’ll ask Jack to check through the CCTV footage in the supermarket. Let’s confirm if Brooke was really there or if it was just your assumption" Ashley assure and quickly dialed Jack’s number.
Ending the call she then looked at Alice and smiled." Let’s join others" she said and they both walked inside the living area accompanying others.
"What were you both doing outside," Noah asked as soon he watched the two join them.
"Girls talk" Alice answered with an assuring smile and took the seat next to Noah.
"Babe, this celebration party is for us and you are not even physically present in it" Noah moved closer to her and wrapped his arms around her hand like a clingy boyfriend.
Everyone was busy planning the wedding but the soon-to-be bride wasn’t even volunteering for it.
Alice shook her head watching him whine like a kid and pinched his nose." What do you want me to do when everything is been taken care of"
Since the work was equally distributed, Alice and Noah had nothing to worry about. All they had to do was to walk down the aisle.
"Don’t do anything, just stay by my side" Noah mumbled resting his head on her shoulder, snuggling closer to her neck like a fluffy kitten.
****
Inside the silent room, both Avera and Natalie looked at Brooke who sat in front of them lazily.
"Is he going to say anything or we are just wasting our time on him" Natalie was getting impatient. They hired this man to scare Alice. But his silent and indifferent attitude was bothering her.
Avera glanced at her and then looked at Brooke." Alice... where you able to scare her" after a long pause, she finally asked.
Brooke who was laid back all the time raised his eyes at the girl. She was Dylan’s woman and also the one who hired him for getting even with Alice.
"She was" he answered keeping the words minimal.
Brooke didn’t know why Avera approached him and even bail in out of the prison. But after much thought, he came to understand that just like him even she held grudge against the girl, or else why would she come and lend a helping hand?
After that night Brooke had been on the run trying to save himself from the cops but unfortunately, after some days they were able to get a hold of him and since then he had been rotting inside the cell.
He thought Dylan would come and get him out but even his friend turned his back on him and flew back to his country leaving him and Adan to deal with the cops.
And now after so many years passed, he was again approached but not by Dylan but by his fiancé Avera, who assured him that she would get him out of the prison but in return, he had to help her.
"Good" Avera bobbed her head and continued," I want you to keep on scaring her for some time until she loses her mind and slips back to depression once again, and don’t worry about the money. You will get a fair share" she assured.
Once again silence engulfs the entire room but for not too long when Brooke’s husky voice breaks the ice," By the way did you both know Alice and Noah are getting married soon" his words took both Natalie and Avera by shock, but the one who wasn’t able to grasp much was Natalie and she yelped," What!!"
Her eyes grew wide as she stared at Brooke who shrug his shoulder moving his eyes from Avera and her.
"Aren’t you aware?" he asked and saw Avera shook her head in denial.
Chapter 275: Successful
"W-what is he saying?" Natalie asked Avera as soon as she registered his words.
Brooke looked at the confused girls and understood that they weren’t aware of the news. What kind of revenge they were going to take when they don’t even know what was happening behind their back?
Avera was just as shocked as her. She had been keeping an eye on the couples then how come she wasn’t informed of this big information?
"I need to confirm" she mumbled and quickly called her informer and after running a few checks he confirmed the news. The couple was going to get their marriage registered the day after tomorrow and soon they would be having a grand reception.
Natalie had been observing Avera’s every move and when she gave her a horrified look everything came crashing down her feet.
"T-this can’t be true. Tell me it’s not true. How can they get married and that too so early" Natalie raised her voice as she marched towards Avera and held her shoulder shaking it vigorously. She promised to help her in getting Noah, but then how come everything turned different?
"You promised to help me, Avera, now you have to do something, or else... or else I will destroy you" Natalie didn’t realize what she was blabbering in her anger. All she could think of right now was to stop them both from getting hitched.
She had been desiring Noah for so long that she even imagined themselves spending their lives together. He was only hers and that was carved like a tattoo in her heart and no one... means no one was allowed to get what belongs to her.
Surprised by Natalie’s outburst, Avera quickly composed herself and jerked her hands off her shoulder. She could see the girl had lost her mind and was talking rubbish. To stop herself from going further, she raised her hand and slapped her right on her face shocking everyone around.
"Just shut up your f***king mouth" Avera too lost her cool because of the foolish words she kept hearing from Natalie’s mouth. She spat about destroying her but was the girl even in the state to stand against her?
She was just a drug addict lady who had this obsession with Noah, apart from that the girl had no value. She was just good for nothing. If not for her revenge, she wouldn’t have entertained the girl and now regretted approaching her.
Shooting a glare at her, she watched Natalie clench her jaws. She had enough of the girl and she didn’t care how murderously she gawked at her.
"You can’t keep overreacting like this. Just for once use your f**king brain. Think about how we can stop their marriage"
Avera tried to put some brain in her head. She felt like she had been babysitting a spoiled child, who kept causing trouble and now she had no other choice but to scold her. Whether she liked it or not, she had to think wisely without ruining anything.
Looking away from her, Natalie kept huffing. She couldn’t digest the fact that Noah will never be hers. She had been madly desiring him and she wasn’t going to stop even if she had to go against Avera.
*****
After the dinner, Gwen and Karl were the first to leave while Tristan and Ashley stayed at Alice’s place for some time.
Inside the moving car, Karl had been scrolling something on his phone using his left hand while his right had held the steering wheel as he kept glancing at the road simultaneously.
"What’s so important in your phone that you opt for multi-tasking?" Gwen’s displeased voice snapped his eyes from the phone and he looked at her with a surprised face.
"Huh!... nothing." He said and quickly turn off his phone and concentrated on driving.
Gwen narrowed her eyes staring at him for some time before she looked away. The moment they hopped into the car, instead of chatting with her, Karl kept himself busy looking inside his phone.
Soon reaching the Knight Mansion, Gwen stepped out and was about to leave when Karl stopped her.
"You won’t even kiss me goodnight" Gwen wanted to throw tantrum but the moment his gentle voice reached her ears all her annoyance flew out of the window.
’This man...’ having no heart to be upset with him Gwen slowly leaned forwards and sealed his lips giving him a goodnight kiss.
Watching her step out of the car with a smile made Karl feel at ease. Once she entered the house, he quickly pulled out his phone and the smile on his lips broadened even more.
"I hope she likes it" he mumbled and turned on his car before driving out of the Knight’s property.
****
Alice apartment
Ashley was helping Alice clean the plates when her phone rang and she excused herself.
"Yes, Jack. Did you find what I asked for?" she asked.
Alice stopped her work and turned around watching Ashley’s back. Her palm circled into a tight fist as she began to feel anxious about the feedback.
"Hmm, okay. Thanks for the help" she heard Ashley speak and once she was turned she ended the call and turned around only to find Alice’s worried face.
"What did he say?" she asked, silently praying inside her heart.
"He checked all the footage and there was no sign of Brooke anywhere which means it was all your imagination" Ashley declared calmly and watched Alice heave out a sigh of relief.
Unclutching her fist she closed her eyes. She thanked god for not letting her past haunt her again but then why did she suddenly remember him after all these days?
Alice quickly brushed off that doubtful thought and focus on what Ashley confirmed to her a while back and everything turned back to normal for her.
Soon Ashley and Tristan bid goodbye to the couple and the house became silent once again.
"Everyone enjoyed the dinner," Noah said wrapping his arms around Alice and placed a light kiss on her temple.
"Hmm," she hummed, and before she could answer Noah bend down and picked her up in his arms.
"You must be tired after so much cooking," he said and carried her into their room.
Placing her on the bed, Noah too hoped in and pulled her in his embrace. He was grateful that Alice gave him the honor to spend his life with her. He will always be thankful to god for letting their paths cross, if not he would have been the same old Noah wasting his time fooling around.
"Thank you," he said after a long pause.
Alice crane her head and found Noah already looking at her. His eyes were a little misty and he tried to fight back his tears.
Quickly reaching her hand, Alice cupped his face and watched the unshed tear roll down from the corner of his eyes and she slowly wiped it off using her thumb.
"Thank you for coming into my life, for making me see through a happy life, for making me believe that even I can be lovable" Alice too was grateful to have Noah in her life. If not for his constant love and care she wouldn’t have been able to get out of her pathetic life.
Bringing her cupped palm close to his lips Noah kissed it. His eyes never parted from her face as he if was capturing every small detail on her face. They thought that everything was fine now but little did they know someone was planning something vicious against them.
*****
The next morning Dante was taken in for surgery. Everyone was present, praying and hoping for the surgery to succeed. It went on for more than five hours when finally the red light outside the OT turned off and Taylor walked out.
"How is he?" Tristan asked.
Taylor watched the hopeful eyes and the seriousness on his face was replaced with a content smile." He is out of danger. The surgery was a success" he declared washing away the fatigue from their faces.
"He is still under observation and will take some time to wake up. I suggest you all meet him after we shift to the ward" Taylor requested.
Agreeing to Taylor’s request, their attention then turned towards Matt who too walked out to meet the family member. They finally managed to save Dante completely evacuating the tumor from his body. There was no chance of the tumor to raise again.
While everyone followed the doctor’s request, Grace decided to wait until her father woke up. Once Dante has shifted to his ward Grace stayed by his side along with Trevor who made sure Grace didn’t neglect herself.
The entire day passed with Grace waiting for her father to wake and in the evening he finally did and the first person he asked for was Grace.
Assuring her presence, Trevor then informed the doctors about his consciousness. After checking on Dante, Taylor assured me that the patient was doing well and everything was fine.
The news about Dante gaining consciousness reached the family members and they quickly rushed to meet their grandfather.
The entire ward was filled with pleasant laughter with everyone having a happy smile lingering on their face. A huge threat was lifted from their shoulder and they were grateful that Dante was not going to leave them anytime soon.