Charmed by the Billionaire CEO
Chapter 495: Kick the stone a little harder

Chapter 495: Kick the stone a little harder

Alice shook her head at his reaction. Her husband might never agree but he didn’t carry the aura of a devil behind that handsome-looking face. Yet would put on an innocent expression as if he is clueless.

Shaking her head Alice looked at the screen in defeat and soon the elevator door opened and she walked ahead.

Alice just wanted to go home and rest, so instead of putting some sense in Noah’s mind, she thought it was better if she let him be.

Watching Alice leave him, Noah quickly increased his pace, running after her like a lost puppy.

****

Inside the moving, Alice took a nap as she felt tired because of the rush. Noah suggested she should eat something but she declined. All she had to do was to rest.

Not forcing her anymore, Noah simply drove his car when his phone rang and he answered the call.

"Noah, what’s wrong with Alice and what did the doctor say" Anna asked the moment she learned Alice was taken to the hospital.

She learned about the news from the servant who answered the call on their Master’s behalf after she failed to reach their number.

Noah pursed his lip hearing Anna on the other side and looked at Alice who was now sound asleep.

"Ah.. mom, everything is fine. It was just morning sickness. I got.. worried for nothing" After a small pause, Noah replied.

He knew his parents were more concerned about Alice’s health. There were times when she asked him to move to their family house with Alice, but he simply refused her as he didn’t want to get scolded because of his clumsiness.

But now that he thought, it wasn’t a bad idea either. His mom had been pestering him to come and stay with him and if he recalled his schedule, there was this meeting he had to personally attend because it was an important project, overseas.

Anna heaved a sigh of relief once confirmed that everything was alright and there was nothing to worry about. She was about to ask him to pass the phone to Alice but instead, Noah asked, "Ah.. mom, do you mind if I send Alice to the Wayne mansion"

"Of course dear, why do you even ask that? Even you can join her not that we can’t accept an extra suitcase of hers" she joked making Noah’s lips twitch in embarrassment.

"MOM...."

"Okay, okay jokes apart. I mean why only she, what about you? You aren’t coming?" she asked but this time a little serious.

"Well..." Noah thought for a moment before telling her about his small business trip, but he assured her he would be staying with them after that for a few days before moving back.

Alice who was sleeping woke at the sound of their talk and asked," Where are you going?" straightened herself, she looked at Noah.

Passing her a faint smile, Noah then bid his mother goodbye and ended the call. "Let’s reach home first. I will tell you everything" he said with an assuring smile leaving Alice wondering about the words she heard from him before.

*****

[ Inside their room]

"A business trip?" she asked surprisingly staring at Noah who just broke the news about his departure for two days.

"Hmm... that’s why I want you to stay with Mom and Dad until I return. It would be better if you were under their supervision" Noah said walking to her side and wrapped his arms around her securely.

It was just a day before, his assistant enlightened him about the upcoming meetings out of which, there was this particular one they needed his presence for.

Knowing the importance, Noah had to agree with him. He thought about finishing his work in less than a day and returning but he knew it was impossible. So when he recalled his mother’s words he immediately brought the topic.

Alice nodded sadly and hugged him. "I am going to miss you," she said.

It was hard for her to fall asleep at night without Noah by her side, but she also knew he couldn’t refuse his duty as the CEO. So she gladly agreed to stay at the Wayne’s House Along with Anna and Taylor for some days.

Noah smiled at her cute words that motivated him to finish his job as quickly as possible just so he could return to her in time.

As the couple stood hugging each other, Noah said," I will be back in no time" he said in assurance to her previous words and a smile crept on her lips as she relaxed in his embrace securely.

*****

[Movie set]

Ashley as usual finished her job garnering praise from everyone once again. Jennifer who was with her smirked in jealousy as she started finding herself getting less noticed.

She was the main heroine, yet Ashely was the one who got more attention than her.

"Huh! What is so good about her acting? Even I can do that" she sneered getting insecure about Ashley’s popularity.

These few months of the shoot were like a slap on her face where she felt too little compared to Ashley. A newcomer like her turned out to be a mind-blowing actress who even left her behind with her skills.

Deep down Jennifer knew Ashley was perfect but her insecurity never let her accept it. She was still blinded by the thought of being relevant and would never let anyone trample on her fame.

As she watched Ashley step into her vanity, she smirked and entered into hers along with Mia.

Mia had been tagging her for some time now, still hiding her disguise.

As soon as they entered, she removed the black mask covering her face and breathed a sigh.

"How long do I have to be like this" she asked.

Ever since Tristan’s men came looking for her, Jennifer asked her to disguise as one of her staff members. She knew with her being around, it would be hard for them to find her.

She still needed to know why would Jennifer join hands with someone she didn’t know. For Mia, it was a critical situation because the day she first met the woman through a video call, there was something uncanny about her appearance that made her doubt her intentions.

Something was unsettling about the offer she presented to her that day. Though she wanted to decline it, Jennifer on the other hand seemed quite confident about it.

"I think Riel is doubtful about me," Mia asked shifting her thoughts from Sandra to Riel.

Jennifer was busy removing her earrings paused and turned to look at her in confusion.

"How come. I have already made it clear to the team about you. There is no way they would pay attention to someone un-important as a spot girl" Jennifer explained.

She had been careful all along and she knew no one would even try to ponder on someone like her. But then why would she say something like this?

Mia had this conflicting feeling brewing within her heart. The way Riel had been staring at her with those suspicious piercing gaze, scared her.

The man who she had always seen smiling and enjoying his work, suddenly caught an interest in her. He would smile looking at her whenever they would cross paths, but there was some dreadful in those eyes that made her shrink at his stares.

"I know, but... I do feel he is getting suspicious about me" Mia didn’t want to keep this unsettling feeling to herself, so she decided to speak up but the response she got in return made her frown.

"If you think he is interested in you then please, drop that thought from your mind. Someone as handsome as him won’t spare a glance at a skinny bone like you"

"Mind your words Jennifer" Mia snapped as she found her words too arrogant. So what if she isn’t as successful as her anymore? She still had those looks that could attract men.

Jennifer scoffed at her boldness and looked away. She seemed least bothered about her words as if they didn’t mean anything and only found them amusing enough to laugh at.

Mia felt insulted by her reaction. Jennifer was looking down at her by showing her, her place.

As she watched her resume her work, Mia felt her blood boil at her ignorance. She knew Jennifer wasn’t someone who would apologize for her words, so instead of waiting for her, she turned around and walked out of the vanity before wearing the mask.

Jennifer shrugged her shoulder lazily and continued removing her accessories.

*****

[Outside]

Mia marched out of the set, reaching at a secluded spot away from the crowd. She wanted to vent her anger at Jennifer but she knew she couldn’t. She was bound to follow her words in exchange for the money she poured on her.

"How dare she say something like this..." she flared kicking the stone on the ground in anger.

"Tch. I think you should kick the stone a little hard" Her body froze at the sound of a familiar voice and her eyes widened in shock.

’Riel’ only one word popped into her mind and she remained rooted in her grounds.