Chapter 73
After a bout of venting, Alicia felt much better. This was the first time in three years where she did not have to keep her pain in her heart.
She was still holding the hamburger that Victoria bought for her when she got into the car. She looked at it and smiled. A friend was much more reliable than any man.
She understood the basis of Victoria's words, but she was suddenly enlightened again when Victoria ensured her. She pondered the whole way back.
Perhaps, Victoria was right. In the past three years, Alicia was so busy that she did not have time to think about her relationship every day. Life was not that bad! If she did not meet him anymore, she would be the same as she was right now! The truth would be known eventually anyway!
She should have a change of goals. But as for Frederick, she still believed that he was not her Mr. Right.
After parking the car, the first thing that Alicia did was to change Frederick's name on her cell phone from "Hubby" to "Uncle". Suddenly, she felt that this was a more appropriate title. If anyone who saw Frederick called her in the future, she did not even have to explain it to others!
When she returned to the room, she saw Frederick standing in front of the French window with a glass of red wine in his hand.
"Hubby-"Alicia ran over.
Just as she was about to reach out to hug him, she saw that he was already wearing pajamas. Alicia giggled and withdrew her hands. "You are back so early!" She was almost going to be scolded again!
Glancing at the clock on the wall, Frederick seemed to be a little dissatisfied with her withdrawal. He snorted and said, "Where did you mess around this time?"
Alicia went to her wardrobe and took her pajamas.
"Where did I go? I was having a burger with my friend! Is there anyone more attractive than my husband that would make me stay with them? Hubby, I'll take a shower first! I can't get close to you when I'm still so dirty!"
She pouted her lips cutely and then ran into the bathroom. Only then did she feel relieved of the weight on her shoulders.
Her husband ranked first among The Four Great Masters of Casterwich City! He was not worse than Jeremy at all! Unfortunately, he had a bad temper!
After taking a shower, Alicia picked up the pajamas and realized that what she had brought in was the red nightdress she bought. The pair of butterflies on the chest of the pajamas was an eyesore. "Why did I take this one?" she wondered. Didn't she put it aside already?
After thinking for a while, she looked at her body which was wrapped in a towel. The towel was too short, thus, Alicia ended up changing into the nightdress. She habitually placed her hair in front of her to cove the areas where she did not want to gather attention.
As soon as she got into bed, she quickly snuggled into Frederick's arms and hugged him. She did not want him to see her dressed like this.
"Hubby, I've washed. I smell good now!"
What she actually meant was that she wanted to rest, and she did not want to be pushed away!
Frederick's slender fingers went through her hair, but he said something else, "Are you inviting me?"
Huh?
Alicia raised her head, and a passionate kiss landed on her lips. "What a beauty!"
Truth be told, she was exhausted. When she wore this nightdress, she did not want to get intimate with him. However, Frederick was already in the mood before she could speak. "Hubby?" She wondered if he would let her have a rest for a night.
Their lips were attached, and Alicia gently pushed him away. However, Frederick did not understand her thoughts. He only felt that she was extremely charming in the red nightdress. She was so beautiful that his heart was racing!
"This nightdress suits you very well!"
With such an alluring sight, Frederick could not wait anymore. In the blink of an eye, a fierce storm had already broken out. Alicia did not know that every time she wore this dress, she looked prettier than anything else. It made him impulsive. He was heated up all night, and he could not forget about her at all!
One day, when he knew about the profound meaning of it, it would have unimaginable consequences!
Of course, this night was no exception. They were getting it on passionately all night long...
In the next few days, no one disturbed Alicia. In addition, she was at peace with Frederick. Hence, Alicia's mood gradually calmed down.
One day, as soon as she finished her work at hand, her director called her.
"The Wilderness Clubhouse? Mr. Gavin? I understand. Okay, I'll be right there!"
Alicia quickly wrote down the address and contact information and went out in a hurry.
She turned on the navigation and headed straight to the destination.
When she arrived at the entrance, she noticed that it was a super luxurious VIP club. She could not enter! She communicated with the security guard as she made a phone call. She was anxious like a cat on hot bricks.
"I'm Mr. Gavin's interpreter! I have his phone number. Can you help me verify and contact him? No one is answering the phone right now—"
"Miss, without a membership card, we can't let you in! We must get you verified and check you thoroughly first!" the guard said.
She was taken aback. "What?" "Everyone here is all well-known figures. What if you are just a reporter from a gossip tabloid site and have something up your sleeves? What should we do then?" "Then, why don't you find a female staff member?" She was not going to let a man perform a body search on her.
Alicia was getting restless because the time of the appointment was almost up. She almost cursed.
Carson came out to change his card and saw Alicia at a glance who was stopped outside the hall. He asked about the situation.
"I know this person. Let her in! If anything happens, come to me!" he told the guards.
"Yes, Master Vives!"
Alicia was confused as she suddenly could enter, and quickly found the correct destination. She dashed in as she was running out of time. Naturally, she did not notice the acquaintances in the hall.
It was only when she met the customers did she realize that Mr. Gavin was having a business talk with Jeremy. When the two of them saw each other, they were both shocked.
Alicia was fluent in Russian and translated for them professionally. From the conversation, she understood that there was a batch of equipment that needed to be exported to Russia. It was a customized order. Mr. Gavin was not fluent in English, thus, it was troublesome when it came to the technical specifications. Therefore, he needed an interpreter on the spot for easier
communication.
"Mr. Gavin said that he needs these parts for the vehicles. Therefore, it must have high accuracy. It would be best to have four decimal places! They will send out the testing formula and the contents needed fo the documentation too. He hopes that you will be able to come up with a design that follows their way of work! If there are no problems, you may sign the contract!"
After helping the two of them in negotiating, Alicia added, "He has some friends with him. He wants to introduce them to you and ask if you are interested in Polo?"
Jeremy fixed his eyes on her as he nodded. "Sure!"
She did not know how to play Polo, but she was still invited to watch the game. It was difficult for her to refuse. Hence, she could only go along. When Alicia saw the 'friends' that Mr. Gavin mentioned, she almost fainted on the spot.
There were two foreign men. Frederick and Carson were there too!
Why must it be them? How small was this world? She wanted nothing more than having the Gods to strike her with lightning.
At this time, Gavin's voice could be heard. "Wow, this is just perfect! The four of you will be in a group, and we will be in the other group! Come on, let's battle! Let these beautiful women be the cheerleaders..."