Chapter 198
Nicolas lowered his voice. “Didn’t Alicia invite you to join the show? How come you’re not sitting with her?
“You’re really just going to sit there and let Jason steal her right out from under your nose?*
Landon raised an eyebrow, “Wow, after all these years, you still love playing these games, huh?
“Nice try, but I’m not taking the bait.
“Trust me, you should just let it go. There’s no way she’s ever getting back with you.”
‘Back then, I got shipped off overseas, and Nicolas definitely had a hand in that, Landon thought, a trace of old resentment flickering in his eyes.
“You were always scared someone would take Alicia from you, but in the end, you’re the one who drove her away.
“You brought this on yourself. Honestly, serves you right!”
Nicolas’s face darkened. “Even if I can’t end up with her, that doesn’t mean you’ll get her either.”
Landon let out a soft laugh. “Don’t worry about me. If she chooses someone else, I’d still wish her the best.
“I won’t be freaking out like you.”
Landon did have feelings for Alicia, and that was part of why he came back early-to see if he had a shot.
But he couldn’t help feeling a bit bitter when he realized Alicia just wasn’t into him.
Whenever they hung out, it was always just friendly vibes between them.
It wasn’t like the spark she used to have with Nicolas, or the kind of closeness she had with Jason now.
Landon figured he probably didn’t stand a chance.
Since he never had her to begin with, there was no heartbreak to worry
about.
Even if they could only be friends in the end, he could live with that.
That’s why he could keep his cool way better than Nicolas ever could.
Nicolas trying to rope him into going after Jason was just Nicolas overthinking things.
Landon wasn’t stupid, and he wasn’t about to fall for that.
Nicolas frowned. “Are you saying Ally and Jason have something going on?”
The idea of Alicia actually getting together with Jason was the one thing Nicolas just couldn’t handle.
Landon scoffed. “Stop probing me. I have no clue.
“And seriously, what does it matter to you? She’s done with you.”
He deliberately taunted, “Stop acting like you’ve got a shot with her. She’s way out of your league.
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Landon just ignored him and turned away, not interested in arguing any further.
Once we get off the plane. I should probably give Alicia and Jason a heads-up. Landon thought, keeping an eye out for trouble
1 ber Nicolas is about to cause some drama, he mused
Honestly. Nicolas had always been like this-acting like Alicia was his girl and never letting anyone else get close.
But he never really knew how to cherish her.
Right now, Nicolas was already plotting-once they got to Greenpeak Village, he was definitely going to find a chance to teach Jason a lewon
On the other side of the plane, Nicole watched Alicia and Jason acting so close, and she couldn’t help but feel a pang of envy.
Jealousy and bitterness welled up inside her.
Jason wasn’t just ridiculously handsome-even with his wheelchair, he was young and already in charge. He was exactly the kind of guy she’d always fantasized about.
She could still remember that first time she saw Jason-he’d left such an unforgettable impression on her.
Even though her feelings for Nicolas ran deep, that didn’t stop her from secretly having a soft spot for Jason too.
So when she saw Jason being all close and special with Alicia, Nicole was practically drowning in jealousy.
She tried to reassure herself, thinking. No way Alicia would ever go for Jason. She probably looks down on him for being stuck in a wheelchair.
The last thing she wanted was to see those two end up together.
Once they got to Greenpeak Village, Nicole was already plotting-if she got the chance, she’d definitely stir up some trouble between them.
Ideally, she’d love to create some misunderstandings and drama, just to drive a wedge between Alicia and Jason.
She was an expert at stirring up trouble between people-this kind of scheming was second nature to her.
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