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“You don’t have to worry about that,” advised Simon.
As the top attorney in Solana City, he didn’t solely rely on his family’s influence and connections in the legal profession to reach the apex of his career.
He was capable and employed a cunning and daring approach to achieving his goals. He had to resort to certain means to turn the tables and win the case.
Alyssa insisted on giving Sean some time off despite his pleas.
She made it clear through the decision that she wanted him to set his intentions right and think carefully about how he perceived his relationship with her. It wasn’t exactly a vacation for relaxation.
After Ada Kingsley’s multiple requests, Alyssa, now adorned with Alexa’s reputation, finally agreed to meet with her.
The global superstar, Ada Kingsley, put aside her ego before Alyssa and groveled at the latter.
Alyssa did not intend to give her a hard time.
She might be the famed designer Alexa, but she was also a businesswoman who knew that ego was worth nothing compared to sealing business deals for the hotel and upping its reputation.
Therefore, she agreed to host Ada Kingsley’s wedding.
Upon hearing that, Ada was elated and said she’d pay for the wedding. She even promised to be the brand ambassador for products under KS Group without compensation, just to make it up to Alyssa.
“M-Ms. Alyssa, this is …” Ada looked at the document in shock while Alyssa calmly sipped her coffee and replied, “Your wedding event proposal.”
Ada exchanged shocked looks with her manager and exclaimed, “That was fast!”
The speed at which Alyssa served the new proposal was never heard of.
“I wasn’t being fast. I had it prepared a long time ago.”
Alyssa leisurely placed her cup down and explained, “I came up with a plan B when I first drafted the event proposal, just in case. I didn’t think I’d need it, but it came in handy.”
Ada pursed her lips, feeling rather upset by the remark.
“The wedding is around the corner. Wouldn’t it take a long time to redecorate the venue? Do we have time for that?” Ada’s manager wondered aloud worriedly.
“I remember you like the gothic style, Ada. How about black roses?” Alyssa suggested with a grin.
“Black roses?” Ada squealed in excitement.
“We decorated the previous venue with ten tons of red roses. We don’t have time to redecorate everything, but switching to Essagerian black roses would be easy.”
Ada’s face was glowing. She had liked Alyssa’s first event proposal, but this second one was her dream wedding.
Black roses were symbols of mystery, desire, and possession. The symbolism was unique, cool, and romantic.
“Black roses? Won’t that be a little… ominous?” the manager questioned feebly. She knew very well that the decision to go with black roses would break the internet, especially for a celebrity’s wedding.
She couldn’t help but admire Alyssa’s business acumen
Alyssa cared not only about profits but also understood that increasing the hotel’s popularity was the key to long-term success. However, that meant Ada would become Alyssa’s tool to achieve virality.
Ada chided, “Is this my wedding or yours? Don’t you think it’s rather rude to butt in while I’m talking business with Ms. Alyssa?”
Ada then glared at her manager and added, “I gave her my full trust when I picked her. I’ll accept all her suggestions, so I don’t need your opinion.”
After signing the agreement, Alyssa sent her staff to see Ada’s team out. Next, she relayed the new tasks to her team before leaving work.
When she stepped out, she immediately spotted Jonah’s Rolls Royce waiting by the hotel entrance. The driver courteously opened the car door for her.
“Jonah! Are you free today? Why did you come to pick me up? Alyssa wrapped her arms around Jonah’s neck.
“I heard you gave Sean some time off.” He caressed her soft hair.
“Yeah, he’s been really tired lately and needed a break.”
“Is that the only reason?” Jonah squinted, as if he could read her thoughts. “You are at a time when you need extra help at work. Why send him away? Did you fight with him?”
She frowned and replied, “Why did your question sound funny? We have nothing to fight about. We’re not a couple.”
“You might not feel anything for him, but he’s certainly interested in you.”
“Jonah, what’s that nonsense?” She glowered at him.
He smiled and added, “We are aware of Sean’s feelings for you.”
“We?”
“Yeah, including Mandy. She brought up the issue with me a few days ago because she felt too awkward talking to you about it.”
Alyssa was a little exasperated after learning that everyone knew about Sean’s one-sided love.
That was rather embarrassing.
“Mandy is worried about how his personal feelings might affect you. You are with him all day and live
Alyssa’s hand.
Mandy was extra cautious with the men around Alyssa because she saw her as a daughter, which Alyssa understood as well.
Mandy was worried that Sean might cross the line and take advantage of Alyssa when the two were together.
“I believe in Sean’s character. He’s not that type of guy. Still, I need to check in with you because you sent him on leave out of the blue,” said Jonah with concern.
“I gave him a chance to reflect on his actions,” Alyssa replied, growing serious.
She saw no need to hide the truth from Jonah and continued, “I could sense his feelings for me, so I sent him on vacation to sort out his emotions. It also serves as a warning. I can’t have him by my side if he can’t let go of his feelings.”
Jonah frowned and asked, “Are you going to let him go just like that?”
“It’s for his own good.” She sighed in frustration. “I’m not planning to date anymore, so he has no chance. at all. He’ll only suffer when he works alongside me with expectations. He would only be disappointed later.
“I know the pain of unrequited love, and I’m not letting anyone go through the same thing. Sean is a great guy who deserves better. He shouldn’t waste his time on me.”
Touched by Alyssa’s words, Jonah trembled and gave her a hug. He was interrupted by his ringing phone. So he picked up the call with his left hand while hugging her with another. “What’s the matter?”
“Mr. Jonah, Betty has been acquitted just now! She was seen leaving with Simon Lynch!”
After spending three days behind bars, Betty finally regained her freedom. However, despite Simon’s request for Javier to keep the news under wraps, Jeremy quickly got wind of it.
“How did Betty get acquitted? Didn’t you have someone keeping an eye on Abigail Grant? Did Simon meet with her?” Jeremy looked icy as he slammed his fist against the car window.
“Mr. Walsh, the issue isn’t with Abigail. It’s Bryan Hanssen!” Xavier’s eyes blazed with anger.
He explained, “Our intel revealed that Simon Lynch had a secret meeting with Bryan Hanssen as Betty’s attorney, all arranged by Javier. He probably spooked Bryan out with some bullshit because that dude immediately took all the blame for Betty.”
“What else could Simon have done? He must have threatened to harm Bryan’s family! How could an attorney pull such a dirty trick? How could an attorney resort to such dirty tactics?”
Jeremy’s eyes darkened like the calm before the storm, his fists trembling. He lamented, “The good name of Judge Spencer Lynch has been tarnished by his eldest son!”
“If Bryan Hanssen became the scapegoat, what about Abigail …” Xavier’s sentence was cut short by a ringing phone.
He picked it up. “What’s the matter?”
Xavier’s expression grew serious after the call. He quickly reported to Jeremy, “Something’s happened.
The police have arrested Abigail on the charges of defamation and perjury!”
Jeremy saw that coming. While Abigail deserved to face consequences for her actions, he couldn’t help but feel a surge of anger at the outcome.
Betty seemed to be reborn when she arrived at Seaview Manor in tears. In front of Javier and Newton, she and Sophia embraced each other tightly, showing off their mother-daughter bond.
Sophia had never been a great actress during her career, but she had a knack for putting on a performance when the situation called for it.
“Mom, Dad, you must seek justice for me! Alyssa and Zoe framed me!” Betty seized the opportunity to vilify Alyssa.
She knelt by Newton’s wheelchair and lamented, “Grandpa, Alyssa wants me gone! She’s a sly, wicked woman! I wouldn’t have been standing in front of you had it not been for Mr. Lynch’s help!”