Chapter: 226
He unbuckled his belt and pushed her towards the bed.
Overwhelmed, Alicia started to gag.
Joshua recoiled in shock.
His expression turned icy. "What's causing this reaction, Alicia?"
Alicia blurted out the first lie she thought of. "My period makes me sick, especially when I'm nervous, and I start to vomit—"
Joshua paused, his eyes shut briefly, then he released her and stood upright.
At that moment, his phone buzzed.
Irritated, he was ready to dismiss the call, but upon seeing Randolph's name, he moderated his tone and answered.
Alicia escaped to the bathroom, frantically scrubbing her hands.
It took a long time for her to regain her composure.
She inhaled deeply, torn between retreat and resilience.
She had hoped she might tolerate Joshua's presence briefly to fulfill her objectives, but now doubted she could endure another moment.
After a considerable time, she dried off her face and stepped out, ready to leave.
Joshua had just ended the call.
He then looked at Alicia, his eyes questioning.
Alicia tensed up, her lips pressed tightly as she waited for him to speak.
In frustration, Joshua threw his phone aside. “Did you go see Randolph?"
A pang of anxiety tightened Alicia's chest.
She was unsure how much Joshua knew about her meeting with Randolph or what Randolph might have shared.
Yet, she realized honesty was her only viable option at the moment.
"Randolph? Mrs. Gray's husband?" Her face remained composed as she responded, “Today, I had the opportunity to accompany Mrs. Gray to a party and met him there."
Joshua continued to scrutinize her intently.
He had recently learned from Randolph about her actions at the party, prompting Randolph to question his motives.
It was really no significant matter.
She had merely defended Rachel during a fleeting unfair situation.
However, Randolph was the unintended focal point of her actions.
The clandestine dealings between Randolph and Joshua, now complicated by her involvement, caused Joshua to become suspicious.
"Do you know Rachel?" Joshua inquired.
Alicia shook her head. "Not really. We met for the first time today at the beauty salon and had a short chat."
“How did you end up speaking to her? Don't mingle with the Gray family anymore," Joshua cautioned, “You're out of your depth with them."