Chapter 117
Kevin and his brothers were at home today, passing the time with light conversation as they waited to hear from Alicia.
After more than two hours without any word, Caleb finally broke the silence. “You don’t think she actually decided not to send us tickets, do you p>
Kevin had shown them the viral clip earlier, the one where Alicia told the trainees she’d cut ties with her family, that they wouldn’t show up to support her, and that she had no intention of inviting them.
Austin’s expression tightened. “How long is she going to keep this up p>
‘Would it kill her to send us tickets?‘ he thought. ‘It’d be an easy way for everyone to step down gracefully p>
Kevin reached for his phone. “I’ll ask Maxwell p>
Just then, it rang. Maxwell was calling.
Kevin answered immediately.
“Kevin,” Maxwell began without preamble, “I just checked with the director.
“He said Alicia only asked for one ticket, for a friend.
“So she didn’t request any for you.
“I went and asked her about it myself. She said if you’re not in contact, why would she send you tickets p>
Maxwell let out a short breath. “So, what’s the plan?
“If you still come and sit in the seats Nicole arranged, I really think this’ll get even messier p>
It was clear to him now that Alicia wasn’t bluffing.
All week on the show, he’d tried to soften things between them, but she’d kept her distance.
When he’d gone to her about his hand again, she hadn’t offered to help and just told him to see a doctor, as if he were anybody else.
Kevin pressed his fingers to his temple. “I don’t know what to do either. Should we just take the seats you booked p>
One thing was certain: sitting in Nicole’s section would only make things worse with Alicia.
Maxwell replied, “Nicolas and I already talked about that.
“But Nicolas said if you show up, the press will just assume you’re here for Nicole.
“It’ll trend again, and if Alicia sees it, that’ll be the end of it p>
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Another headache was creeping in. “Then what do you suggest p>
“Maybe it’s better if you don’t come at all,” Maxwell said frankly.
Kevin sighed. “But we already told Nicole we would p>
Maxwell gave a light shrug. “Then there’s no clean way out.
“Honestly, if you come, things with Alicia will only get worse p>
“Alright,” Kevin said quietly. “We’ll think about it p>
He ended the call and relayed everything to his brothers.
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Caleb let out a low laugh of disbelief. “What’s her problem? Since when is she so small–minded about things p>
He added, “You know what? I’m going. Let’s see just how dramatic she wants to get about this p>
Austin chimed in, “I’ll go too.
“We already promised Nicole. If we bail on her now, she’ll end up heartbroken again.
“And maybe I’ll try talking to Alicia. Somebody needs to talk some sense into her p>
After a brief silence, Kevin agreed. “Alright, I’ll go as well. It might be a chance to sort out the profit shares with her quietly p>
Airing this out in court would only turn them into gossip fodder.
“But we’ll sit in Maxwell’s section, not Nicole’s,” he clarified.
Austin and Caleb both gave quiet nods. “Fine p>
Kevin called Maxwell back to let him know their decision and asked him to smooth things over with Nicole about the seating.
With no other choice, Maxwell pulled Nicolas along to find Nicole first.
The three ended up at a restaurant for a meal.
After they settled in, Maxwell turned to Nicole and said, “Nicole, Kevin and the rest agreed to come to the show p>
“But they’ll be using the seats I reserved for them.
“You can offer your tickets to other family members through the director p>
Nicole felt a pang in her chest as soon as she took in his words.
Her eyes grew red almost immediately. “Why? Did I do something to upset them p>
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Even as she spoke, she knew it must have been because of Alicia.
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