Charmed by the Billionaire CEO
Chapter 243: [Bonus - ]I need a favor

Chapter 243: [Bonus Chapter]I need a favor

Getting changed, Alice drove to meet her mother. It was one of their family’s restaurants where her mother asked to meet her. Parking the car in front of the restaurant, Alice walked in.

The manager of the restaurant knew her and he was also the one to guide her to the seat her mother was already waiting for her.

Reaching the spot, Alice saw her mother and she took a deep breath before she walked and stood in front of her.

"Mom" she called.

Ashlyn had been waiting for Alice’s arrival as she left the house as soon as she agreed to meet her in person.

"Alice, my daughter you are here" Ashlyn smiled extending her hand to embrace her daughter but was stopped when Alice ignored her and took the seat in front of her.

"Let’s get to the point mom. I don’t have an entire day to stay here" Alice knew her mother was just putting an act of being nice to her because she wanted something in return.

It had always been this way, but not anymore. She was not going to get fooled by her kindness.

Ashlyn pursed her lips into a thin line, withdrawing back her hand and slowly clutching it into a fist.

Alice who had her eyes on her mother caught the expected act and smirked. Ashlyn composed her annoyance and forced a smile before taking her seat.

"I know, you must be quite busy with your new life Alice along with your rich boyfriend, but don’t you remember your parent’s, daughter" Ashlyn’s words made Alice chuckle.

"Daughter, did I hear you right, mom? You weren’t this generous towards me" Alice was finding it hard to cope with her mother’s act that she couldn’t stop herself from mocking her.

’Did she lose her mind somewhere before coming here’ Alice thought.

Ashlyn was finding it hard to stick to her stand, that she wanted to give up and slap Alice for mocking her mother. If they weren’t in the restaurant, she would’ve shown her how it feels to disobey her mother.

"Anyways, just cut the crap. This generous act doesn’t suit you. You better return to your original self" Alice didn’t want to waste her time watching her mother act like a different persona.

This time Ashlyn couldn’t control her anger and sneered," Is this how you talk to your mother Alice? Where are your manners"

"Good to see you back mom" Alice maintained her cool, and watched her mother look around, observing if anyone had seen her act out of character.

"Don’t worry no one is bothered in listening to our talks, so can you tell me why you wanted to meet me" Alice let go of her playful self and came straight to the point.

Ashlyn heaved out a sigh, watching Alice turn a blank eye on her and she found it a little weird to speak up. It took her a lot of pride to come and asked her to meet her but she had to do it for them.

"Alice... I need a favor from you" Ashlyn finally found her voice and she spoke. Her eyes saw the change in Alice’s expression as it turned cold and ugly.

"And why do you think I would help you" came her straightforward reply. She wasn’t stupid to not see this coming. She was already sure about it. This had always been their motive behind a kind façade.

"It’s regarding your father’s company. He is facing a crisis, Alice. The investors are pulling out their money. Hayes Reid the highest shareholder in our company also withdrew his portion and your dad’s company is heading to bankruptcy. And the one who can get us out of this difficult phase is you" Ashlyn had never seen her husband lose his cool that he even went on drinking because he was facing the worst.

They needed money and it was only Alice could save them from going bankrupt.

Alice fell loss for words listening to her mother’s words and as she observed her she found her genuine. It wasn’t an evil play but the fear of losing the luxury was quite evident on her face.

"How can I help you? I am just a mere photographer. Even my savings won’t save dad’s company from going cashless" Alice stated and watched Ashlyn shake her head.

"It’s not you who would help us, it’s Noah I am referring to" Ashlyn’s words took Alice by surprise and she looked at her in disbelief. Her mother was really cunning.

Letting out a defeated chuckle Alice watched her more frown. "What is there to laugh at," Ashlyn asked when she found Alice laughing at her.

"You are such a smart woman more and also...." she paused and the smile on her face dropped," Shameless" her words made Ashlyn frown and she voiced," Mind your words, Alice. It’s your mother you are talking about"

"Where was that mother when her husband was badmouthing the man you are seeking help from" Alice couldn’t hold her anger and snapped grasping everyone’s attention.

Ashlyn noticed every eye around her turn to them and felt embarrassed. "Lower your voice, Alice. Everyone s watching us" she tried to put sense into Alice’s mind but it all went in vain when she stood up.

"You think, I would ask Noah to extend his helping hand towards dad’s company when all he did was look down on him" Alice wasn’t going to stop there. She would let her mother see know that she can’t force her for doing things in exchange for getting recognized.

Alice was not going to let them use Noah for their benefit. She would never let their evil intention reach him.

Ashlyn was losing her patience. She didn’t know Alice would end up rejecting her. If she wasn’t in need of help, she would haven’t wasted her time seeing her face.

She could tell that Alice had become more of a fierce and rude person but she had to keep her reminded where she belonged.

"Is this how you are going to pay for taking care of you all these years" Ashlyn didn’t hold back this time and raised her voice.

"Is this how you are going to get into your father’s good book by turning your back on him when he is in need" Ashley knew manipulating Alice was a simple task, she just had to bring the past that’s it.

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