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Alicia merely arched a brow, a faint, knowing smile touching her lips. “Well, I hate to disappoint you.
“If anyone influenced anyone, it was me. That trending topic was my idea p>
She gestured toward the phone still in Maxwell’s hand. “I’m the one who told him to do it p>
Maxwell and Nicolas gaped at her, stunned into silence.
“What?” Maxwell finally managed. “You put him up to this p>
“Why?” Nicolas demanded at the same moment, his voice tight with confusion.
Alicia’s tone turned frosty. “Victor and Adam went to Jason, trying to interfere, to take down the hashtags about me.
“Since when do they have any right to meddle in my life? So I suggested he teach them a lesson p>
She knew Adam was shrewd enough to suspect outside influence. After all, this wasn’t Jason’s usual style.
It wouldn’t be long before Adam connected the dots back to her, especially given her recent proximity to Jason and her own very public family rupture.
If Jason wasn’t afraid to anger the Hammonds and the Delaneys by allying with her, then she certainly wasn’t afraid to provoke the Farrells in return.
Besides, even if she left Victor alone, he would come after her the moment he learned she and Jason were working together.
She wanted him to understand clearly that if he dared to scheme against her, he’d better be prepared to face the consequences first.
Alicia folded her arms, her expression turning pointedly cold as she looked at the two men. “What, are you here to plead Victor and Adam’s case p>
That wasn’t their intention at all. They were simply floored to learn she was the one who had orchestrated the viral scandal.
If that was true, then Alicia was playing an even more ruthless game than they’d imagined.
Maxwell swallowed. “Alicia, aren’t you taking this too far p>
She gave him a dismissive glance. “This is barely scratching the surface.
“If you keep bothering me, don’t be surprised if I ask Jason to make you two the next trending topic p>
Maxwell couldn’t help blurting out, “What would he even post? We haven’t been involved with any women p>
Alicia slowly looked from Maxwell to Nicolas, a faint, dangerous smile touching her lips. “How about a story
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saying your friendship isn’t what it seems? That there’s something more going on behind the scenes?
“I have plenty of photos of you two sharing a bed, hugging… all sorts of cozy moments.
“Truth doesn’t really matter once a rumor starts. A juicy scandal about two top celebrities? People would devour it p>
Maxwell and Nicolas stared, a single thought flashing through both their minds. ‘Damn, she’s even more cutthroat than we thought p>
She shot them a final warning look. “Stay out of my way. Or else p>
Just then, the elevator doors opened on her floor. Without another word, she stepped out.
This time, neither followed. They simply exchanged a long, uneasy glance.
Maxwell gave Nicolas a pointed side–eye. “Keep your distance from now on. I’m not letting you ruin my reputation. I still plan to marry well one day p>
Nicolas scoffed. “Right back at you. I still intend to marry Alicia someday p>
A shared sense of defeat settled over them. Another attempt to reason with her had failed completely.
Maxwell had no choice but to call Kevin and relay the outcome.
Kevin was stunned to learn Alicia was behind it, and of course, they would never breathe a word of this to the Farrell family.
But now his headache had deepened. Alicia’s warning felt directed at them, too.
If they pushed her, she wouldn’t hesitate to turn on them next.
He could only advise Maxwell to keep his distance for now.
Perhaps at Leo’s birthday banquet, he could speak to Alicia face–to–face and try to settle things calmly.
That evening, Alicia went to Jason’s suite to administer his acupuncture treatment.
She had just removed the last needle when a series of sharp, urgent knocks sounded at the door.
She glanced at Jason. “Shall I get it p>
It was best for him not to move his legs so soon after the session.
He nodded. “Please. Thank you p>
Alicia rose and opened the door to find Rosalie standing outside, her face flushed with fury.
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