Chapter 8 The headmaster had scraped together what little she earned , pinching every penny to put her brightest student through college . Alicia . couldn't just die before she'd even had the chance to give back Over the years , Vincent hadn't sent Alicia much money . He'd simply handed her a supplementary credit card and told her to use it for whatever she needed . But what could Alicia really buy ?

That designer bag she'd splurged on for over four thousand dollars had been , by far , the most extravagant and selfish thing she'd ever done . All through school , Alicia still worked three part - time jobs a day , sending every cent she could spare back to the orphanage . " God , this is so damn boring . Henry muttered under his breath , leaning against the wall as he took a drag from his cigarette . Mira glanced at him . " Well , my brother's done with her .

You've always wanted a shot , haven't you ? Why don't you take her with you ? " Henry's eyes lit up , but he sneered , " Please , like I'd want leftover trash " Alicia pushed herself up off the ground , ignoring all three of them as she strode straight for the door . " Seriously ? Does she have a death wish or something ? Cecilia , the most hot - tempered of the group , bristled . They were so used to being adored and obeyed , they couldn't stand Alicia's stubbornness .

> Vincent had proposed today , and even called Alicia over in front of everyone . It was basically his tacit approval for these three to keep formenting her . So Cecilia didn't bother holding back . She lunged and kicked Alicia hard from behind , sending her sprawling right into the garden's decorative pond . It was November in Seaview City , already chilly , and the water was icy cold - sharp and biting 8 Alicia scrambled upright , drenched and shivering , hastily wiping her face .

She couldn't tell if she was crying . It didn't matter - her tears were lost in the freezing water anyway . " Are you done ? " Vincent's voice finally broke through the chaos ; maybe even he couldn't stand to watch anymore . Alicia knew deep down that Vincent didn't want to intervene in front of Mina . He knew what these three did to her , but he wanted Mina reassured , free of suspicion or doubt . Vincent was willing to sacrifice her for his own love .

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Mina stepped out as well , taking in Alicia's dripping , miserable state with wide - eyed surprise . " Oh my god , Alicia , how'd you end up in the pond ? " " She fell in herself … Cecilia's voice trembled as she lied , glancing away Alicia climbed out of the pool , meeting Vincent's eyes with defiant stubbornness . He said nothing . ' Sorry I need to go home … Alicia's breath came in ragged gasps , all she wanted was to escape . " Alicia ..

" Vincent's Adam's apple bobbed as he started toward her , but when he remembered Mina by his side , he stopped short . " I'll have the driver take you ." She looked back at Vincent one last time , forcing a smile . " No need … " She swore to herself - that would be the last time she looked at him with love . As Alicia walked away , soaked and humiliated , Vincent felt an ache settle in his chest , a heaviness he couldn't explain . Somehow , he knew hed regret this . Riverside Manor .

Alicia didn't have time to go home and change . Luckily , Vincent's place wasn't far from Mr. Lynch's house . Fifteen minutes later , Alicia arrived at her destination . She'd met Mr. Lynch at the most exclusive club in Seaview City . Vincent had been entertaining a wealthy businessman from Harboridge - Mr . Lynch . She'd brought Vincent his coat that night , and it was the first time s she'd seen Mr. Lynch . According to his friends , Alicia's face was exactly Mr.

Lynch's type - she fit perfectly into his idea of beauty . Right there , in front of Vincent , Mr. Lynch had asked for her number . Vincent hadn't objected Mr. Lynch must be an important client !! Later , Mr. Lynch invited her to dinner . She turned him down , so he'd gone straight for the jugular - offering a mamage contract . Alicia had been so shocked , she blocked his number " But now, Mr. Lynch was the only lifeline she had left .

She wanted to get married , to escape Vincent , to leave Seaview City behind , She wanted to use Mr. Lynch's power to build her own wings , earn enough money to support all the unwanted kids at the orphanage … and maybe , finally , to save herself . )