Chapter 126
Those past experiences told her that being adopted by the Argent family was a total sugar-coated bullet, and it blew her to pieces. She wouldn’t make the same mistake again. Kieran gave a final warning and said, “Don’t let me see you selling barbecue with Jaylene again. The Argent family can afford to support you.” Alaricka simply said, “I don’t want it.” Kieran felt a sharp pain in his temple and raised his hand to rub his brow.
The company was really busy during this time. He was so busy that he left early and came back late, barely had any meals, and still had to find time to deal with Alaricka. Later, he still had to rush back to handle company stuff. Alaricka wouldn’t let it go, and it really got him fired up. He said coldly, “You have no choice.” Alaricka sneered and clenched her fists, “Why should everything go your way? When I say no, it means no. I was living just fine; I don’t want you controlling me anymore.”
Hearing what she said, Kieran’s face completely darkened. “What did you say?” Kieran’s eyes were sharp, staring right at her. “Say that again.” Just as Alaricka was sticking her neck out to fight back, Kieran’s phone rang out of nowhere, sounding extra clear in the dim, tense, and quiet train car. Kieran’s phone was playing the ringtone from the other person’s phone; it was a song by a famous singer, really melancholy and gentle. That was Roschelle’s phone ringtone. Alaricka lifted her chin and scoffed, “Then you better hurry up and answer the phone. If something happened to Ms. Whitaker because you didn’t pick up in time, you guys would definitely blame me. I’m not taking the fall for that.”
Kieran gave her a deep look, then quickly answered the phone. Roschelle’s voice came through the phone, and for a moment, Alaricka wondered if there was something wrong with her eyesight.
There were lights on the street, but the light shining into the car still wasn’t bright enough, but Alaricka could actually see the gentleness slowly spreading in Kieran’s eyes. Roschelle’s voice was soft, like she was being cute: “Kier, are you still working overtime? I want you to come back and be with me; I can’t sleep.” Kieran spoke in a low, gentle voice, trying to comfort, “I’ll be right back, just wait for me.” Roschelle smiled and said, “Okay, I’ll wait for you. Come back soon. I also made some mung bean soup.” Kieran said, “It’s too late, go to bed early; I’ll be back.” Roschelle said, “No, I don’t want that. You’ve been with me these days. Without you, I couldn’t fall asleep or sleep well.” Kieran’s "um" didn’t come out.
Because Alaricka took advantage of the moment when Kieran and Roschelle were on the phone, pushed the door open, and slipped out quickly and nimbly. She heard a low voice behind her: “Alaricka.” Then there was a burst of chaotic, noisy sounds. Kieran actually pushed the door open quickly too, not caring that he was still on the phone with Roschelle, and strode after Alaricka. Alaricka heard footsteps getting closer and closer behind her, and she held her breath. The next moment, Kieran grabbed her wrist and forced her to turn back to face him. Kieran looked gloomy, and his dark gaze locked eyes with her, his voice a bit hoarse: “Don’t even think about running.”
Even though Alaricka got caught, she still handled it with ease, because Kieran’s other hand was still holding up his phone, and Roschelle’s anxious voice came through. “Kier, what happened? Was there anyone on your side?” “Was it Alaricka?!” Roschelle’s voice almost broke from shouting, and even Alaricka could hear how desperate she was. Kieran grunted, “It was her.” Roschelle was quiet for a moment, then when she spoke again, her voice suddenly sounded weak. “Oh, so it was Alaricka. Kier, say hi to her for me.” “Kier, could you come back soon? I feel really awful.”
Kieran looked tense, his brows furrowed. His voice was low and hoarse, “What’s wrong?” Roschelle sniffled and said, “The kid suddenly got really fussy. I feel a bit sick and wanted to throw up.” “Otherwise, you could give the phone to Alaricka; I would talk to her; she would definitely understand.” Alaricka watched Kieran calmly. Kieran looked at her for a few seconds, let go of her hand, and said quietly to the person on the phone, “No need; I’ll come back right now.”
When he hung up the phone, Alaricka also took a step back and looked at Kieran from a distance, the corners of her mouth curling up. Kieran put away his phone. “The house was in Building Three—” Alaricka interrupted, “No need to say; I don’t need to know.”