Charmed by the Billionaire CEO
Chapter 127: I can take care of my girl

Chapter 127: I can take care of my girl

"Y-you, how can you say that when you brought up this topic to distract me from the game so you could win" Dante was ready to accept his defeat because he knew Herd tricked him.

Tristan shook his head and looked at Ashley, who had this amused face. She was yet to know the relationship they shared.

"You have to keep your thoughts intact, knowing that the opponent is way smart" Herd words made Dante fume.

"I won’t accept the defeat," he declared making Herd scoff.

"Now you will act like a child. Just grow up, Dante. You aren’t getting young. Just accept you’re losing and end this argument."

Herd didn’t want to extend this quarrel and wanted Dante to let go of his ego accepting his defeat.

"No... I will never give in to your words" Dante pushed the chess board and looked away. He was acting like a stubborn kid.

"Okay then, as you wish. But don’t come running to me when you start getting bored" Herd, too, wouldn’t stop now.

If it were he who came and asked him to play chess, Herd would’ve been enjoying his time with Snow. But because of his begging, he had to let go of his wife and come with him.

Ashley, who saw the elder being stubborn in their word, hinted to Tristan to do something. She would not let him fight in such a stupid game.

Tristan had no energy to get involved in their argument, shook his head, and said," I think you both need to grow up. It’s high time that you both drop your ego and make peace, or else if mom comes to know about it, then she will be upset"

Herd and Dante snapped their eyes on Tristan and suddenly realized the consequences.

Leaving them both to deal with it, Tristan held Ashley’s left hand and took her to their room.

*****

Bedroom

"Why didn’t you help them?" Ashley asked as she sat on the bed.

"Because they aren’t kids who should fight," he said, joining her.

Tristan was sure by now they must have sorted everything. Both couldn’t upset Grace because they loved their daughter very much and couldn’t see her upset because of them.

Ashley could say that Tristan was very confident with his words before they returned to the room, and she believed in him.

"I didn’t know they would make peace listening to mom’s name," Ashley chuckled, recalling their horrifying look when Tristan mentioned Grace’s name in front of them.

"They had to, or else how can they get pampered by their loving daughter" Ashley laughed at his words.

"Are you kidding me? I didn’t know they were so obsessed with getting mom’s attention " Ashley was surprised at how these oldies still acted childish.

Tristan just shook his head and watched Ashley smile. His heart skipped a beat watching her alluring smile, and he leaned forwards, borrowing a peck that surprised her.

"Remember your words, Ash. I won’t stop once this bandage on your hand is removed" winking, he got up, leaving her baffled.

****

A black Mercedes stopped before a lavishing restaurant, and Noah stepped out. He was expecting to leave home early, but an emergency meeting occurred, and he happened to reach here.

Heading inside, he saw his clients waiting for him and approached them, taking a seat.

Noah wanted this meeting to end quickly so he would be free early and could go to pick Alice up. Though she told him that she would come on her own, his heart wasn’t ready to leave her alone.

As the meeting started, Noah got immersed, and it went on for more than two hours. Signing the deal Noah bid bye to the clients and turned to leave.

Reaching the parking space, Noah was about to unlock the car when his eyes caught the sight of Alice stepping out of the taxi, and he frowned.

"Didn’t she say she would be working late?" he muttered and was about to call her but stopped when he saw her hurrying inside the restaurant.

Noah found her acting strange, so he pulled out his phone and called. The ring went twice when she picked it up.

"Noah, I am working. I will call you later," she said without waiting for his words and ended the call leaving Noah struck.

His hand fell, and he looked the way Alice went. Noah felt his heart heavy listening to Alice lie to him when he saw her walk inside the restaurant.

****

Restaurant

Alice quickly got in and looked around when her eyes fell on Dylan, who waved his hand at her.

Reaching the table, she asked," Tell me what you want to say and end this matter" Alice didn’t want to waste her time entertaining him. She felt guilty because she lied to Noah about her work and came here to meet him.

Dylan was surprised to watch her hurry to talk with him and leave, but that was not what he wanted.

"Take the seat first, Alice; why in a hurry," Dylan said nonchalantly. He could never let her go so quickly when he hardly clawed her.

Alice gripped her handbag and looked around. There weren’t any people, so she calmed, pulled the chair for herself, and sat on it.

"What is it you want to say," she asked again.

Dylan crossed his legs and looked at Alice. She was still the same girl whom he had laid his eyes on. He didn’t leave any means to make her fall for him. But he made one mistake, and everything changed.

Though he didn’t regret it because that time, it was the only way for him to climb the success ladder, and unfortunately, Alice was the one who would give it to him.

"I think we should eat something first. It looks like you were quite busy with your work at the studio" Dylan saw how tired she looked and could tell that she had skipped her meal.

Without waiting for her response, he motioned to the waiter, placed the order for them, and excused himself.

Alice, annoyed by his forceful reflex, said," I am not here to have dinner with you. Just tell me why you want to meet me."

Alice couldn’t stand that Dylan was a changed man because he could never be. After whatever he did to her, she could never trust him.

Before Dylan could say a word, the waiter came with a bottle of wine, placed it on the stand, and left.

"I must you have become fierce, Alice. Is it because of Noah because, as far as I know, Alice back then wasn’t that brave to fight back" Dylan opened the wine bottle and poured it for both of them.

Alice chuckled, looking at Dylan, and said," And as far as I know you, you aren’t someone who would treat a woman considerately."

Alice’s words made him smile. She had a sharp tongue, and he wanted to pull it out from her mouth. Leaving behind, the displeased Dylan kept his cool and looked at Alice, who was enjoying insulting him.

Picking up the wine glass, she brought it to her lips and smirked before she slowly gulped it.

Alice was aware that Dylan never liked anyone to insult him. Back then, when they were together, he always had the upper hand and even went on making fun of her among his friends. But when it came to her, he would show his anger.

"I like your attitude, Alice, and this is why I couldn’t get you out of my mind the day I saw you again."

Dylan had left the country after they called off their engagement and began focusing on his work, but Avera came into his life and returned to marry her.

It was just a marriage of convivence because he never felt like any girl but only used them for his needs.

Alice scoffed his compliment and said," Then you should forget me, Dylan, because I already have someone who loves me with all his heart, and he wouldn’t take me for granted" her face changed by the end, and she stood up to leave.

"Thank you for the wine," she said, slamming the money on the table and turning to leave.

After just a few steps, her head suddenly spun, and she stumbled onto her feet. ’What is happened to me? She thought and shook her head, trying to clear her vision, and took another step, but this time she lost her balance, and Dylan happened to catch her.

"Alice.. are you okay," he said, helping her to stand straight.

"Leave me" Alice felt disgusted with his touch, and she pulled away but failed and again rested her body on him until they both heard a voice that made them turn their head.

"Noah..." Alice slurred as she tried to focus her vision and saw Noah rushing towards them.

Noah quickly dashed to pull Alice away from Dylan’s hold." I can take care of my girl Dylan" he said, throwing a glare at him.

Dylan quickly let go of Alice and took a step back. The murderous look in Noah’s eyes intimidated him.

"I t-think she is drunk," he said, trying to keep his calm.

Noah picked Alice up and carried her out of the restaurant without sparing another glance at him. Since the place was vacant with fewer people, no one saw them.

As soon as they left, Dylan called and asked," Did you do the work" his eyes shone evilly, and his lips curled into a wicked smile.

"Good. Let it reach its destination," he instructed the person and quickly left the place.

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