Chapter: 261

She spun around to see where the noise had come from.

Ted stood there, holding a large water gun and spraying it in her direction.

Ted had been waiting for the perfect moment and managed to catch her off guard, giving her no chance to react. Water splashed all over her, soaking her instantly.

Her silk dress clung tightly to her body the moment it got wet.

Alicia felt exposed and humiliated.

Ted laughed loudly, waving the water gun and mocking her. “Look at you, ugly duckling! Everyone can see you now!"

Alicia's expression hardened. Ignoring the water dripping down her body, she grabbed the hem of her dress and searched for a stick to use.

She wasn't going to let this brat get away with it.

Realizing what she was about to do, Ted bolted out of there.

Even as he moved, he kept yelling, “Come on, ugly lady! Catch me if you can!"

With her longer strides, Alicia quickly gained on him.

Ted struggled to escape, but she grabbed his curly hair and gave him a harsh lesson.

He was surprised that she was a lot stronger than him and that he had no chance of escaping, so he burst into tears.

Alicia let him go, glaring down at him. "You're lucky you're a kid. Try that again, and next time it won't end this easy."

Ted cried out in anger, "You witch! How dare you hit me? I'll get my mom to deal with you!”

Alicia's gaze hardened, and she nearly lashed out. But before she could, a maid hurried over.

“Ms. Bennett, you should change before you catch a cold," the maid suggested. "Why don't you go inside and change your clothes?"

As Ted ran off, Alicia decided to leave it alone for now.

"Is this how all members of the Reyes family behave?" she muttered while wringing out her soaked dress.

Ted might have been just a child, but his foul language was already far too much.

The maid said nothing and guided Alicia toward a small building on the other side of the yard.

It was a bit of a distance to walk.

Since it was still within the property, Alicia didn't question it too much.

“Why do I have to change over here?" Her curiosity was piqued.

The maid wore a polite smile. "Ms. Bennett, your clothes are soaked. You probably don't want the male security to catch sight of you Like this. It's closer here, and you can change quickly before heading back."

Then, she opened the door and handed Alicia a fresh set of clothes.

Alicia glanced down and realized her dress had become almost see- through, revealing her undergarments. It wasn't appropriate at all.

Once the maid stepped out, she closed the door behind her.

Alicia quickly changed, hanging her damp dress in a ventilated spot to dry.

Just outside, there was a small pond that reflected the afternoon Light.