Heather turned around and went back into the room. Then she picked up her phone and sent a message to Ralph, “Come to my room at nine tonight. I have something to tell you.”
Ralph was drinking alone in boredom. He thought he had misread the message when he received it. After rubbing his eyes to ensure he had read it right, Ralph almost jumped up excitedly.
‘I knew it! Women don’t always mean what they say. She said not to get close to her or enter her room earlier, but she changed her mind! Still, why did she mention the time? Is it something she can’t say now and must wait till it’s nighttime? It must also be something she can’t discuss downstairs and insists I go to her room tonight.’
Ralph felt it was an invitation. How could he not understand this after being a playboy?
He was excited and almost sprinted upstairs. However, he still had some sanity in him. There was no rush, as Heather had taken the initiative to invite him to her room. It was understandable that she was reserved and coy since she was a young lady from a wealthy family. He might as well wait until nine o'clock to see what she planned to do.
He was no longer in a hurry when he figured it out. He poured himself a glass of wine and gleefully gulped it. He could imagine all the wealth and women rushing into his arms.
"Oh, just wait, Alex. I will pull you down from your position in the Russell family!"
…
There was a western restaurant nearby Alexander’s villa. Not many guests were in the restaurant that night, so he invited Lisa, Mike, and Nick to dinner.
Lisa and Nick arrived at the same time as Lily, but the two men were late instead. Lily called Alexander and told Lisa, “Let’s not wait for them. We can order first and wait for them while eating.”
Lisa nodded in agreement. "Okay. These men are always so busy. They don't even have time to take care of their children."
"What about Nick? Are you the one always taking care of him? You and Mike…" Lily stopped halfway and looked at Lisa meaningfully.
Lisa almost choked and quickly shook her head, "No, no, no. How could I be in a relationship with him?! I still have my job, and I only help Mike sometimes. Nick usually has a nanny."
"A nanny, huh?" Lily felt emotional as she looked at the child. She had witnessed Helen’s eccentric attitude before, so it would only end poorly if Nick stayed with his mother. However, Mike was too busy to take care of him.
Lily knew she and Alexander had to be better prepared to care for, raise, and be responsible parents when she finally gave birth to their future child.
"I've grown up and can take care of myself. I can help my dad's business in two years," Nick suddenly spoke up. He likely matured earlier since he grew up in such an environment. He did not talk much but understood everything.
Lily smiled lovingly. “You are amazing!”
"He genuinely is. Nick wouldn't be willing to follow me if it wasn't for Mike’s insistence. He would follow his father to do business and is very ambitious!” Lisa snorted softly. However, she felt pity for the child.
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