Chapter 1222: 639: Extra Story: The Big Bad Wolf’s Plan Succeeds, Closing the Net 2

Paris. It’s noon, and the sun is blazing overhead.

The black Bentley outside the airport stands out, drawing attention.

Alice Robinson pauses, and the Bentley drives towards her.

The driver quickly gets out and opens the rear door, and Claud Laurence steps out of the car.

Alice is startled for a moment, but Claud is already in front of her, embracing her deeply.

Alice leans on Claud’s shoulder, her purse falling to the ground.

Only after a long while does Claud release her, his handsome face showing a gentle smile. "Are you tired?"

"I’m okay, I caught some sleep on the plane."

Claud wraps an arm around Alice’s shoulder, "I told Aunt PA you’d arrive at noon. They’re waiting at home to have lunch with you!"

Alice nods.

Claud helps Alice into the car.

The car speeds along the airport’s ring road, everything retreating backward. Watching this scene, Alice speaks apologetically, "I’m sorry, Claud... making you rush back to deal with Rachel’s matter, in the end..."

Claud holds Alice against his shoulder, "Why say that to me? How could I stand by if something happened to Rachel?"

Alice quickly lifts her head from Claud’s shoulder, "That’s not what I meant... I just, Rachel made you worry."

Claud shakes his head, smiling at Alice, speaking softly, "You forget, after we’re married, Rachel will also be my daughter. It’s only natural for me to worry about her."

"It’s all Rachel’s fault for being disobedient, causing such a misunderstanding..."

"It’s not her fault... She’s naturally smarter than other children, making her take those boring arithmetic classes was indeed unfair to her."

"You’re even defending her..."

"I’m just discussing the matter at hand. Rachel has always been a sensible child."

"Luckily, Rachel is okay, otherwise, I..."

Claud interrupts Alice, "Don’t blame yourself, you’ve always raised Rachel well. You’re a great mother."

Alice shakes her head apologetically, "It’s my fault for being too busy with work and neglecting her. If I had known she already understood the arithmetic lessons, I wouldn’t have let her attend them again."

"I wasn’t careful enough; I should have arranged for someone to protect Rachel. If something real happened to Rachel this time, I wouldn’t shirk the blame."

"How could this be your fault?"

Claud looks deeply at Alice, "I just blame myself for not having my men secretly protecting Rachel, but instead, Chester’s men. Protecting you both should be my responsibility."

"Don’t say that; you’ve already done great... Upon hearing that something happened to Rachel, you hurried to France without delay, and afterward, you didn’t complain even knowing it was all a misunderstanding..."

Claud holds Alice tightly, "How could I have any complaints about you and Rachel? I promised to take care of you both for a lifetime."

Alice is momentarily disoriented.

Alice, give me another chance to take care of you and Rachel... let us reunite as a family of three.

Chester Robinson’s voice flashes through her mind.

"Alice..."

Alice is lost in thought for a few seconds before coming back to her senses, "Hmm?"

"What are you thinking about?"

"Nothing!"

Claud again cradles Alice’s head on his shoulder, sighing, "I don’t want to wait any longer. In the next couple of days, let’s announce our marriage to the public. I want you and Rachel under my care from now on."

Upon hearing the word "marriage," Alice’s body trembles slightly.

Claud gently lifts Alice’s chin, gazing at her beautiful face, speaking with deep affection and sincerity, "I promise to make you happier every day."

Faced with Claud’s intense and passionate gaze, Alice’s face pales a bit, her hand restlessly grasping the leather seat.

Claud slowly raises Alice’s chin, not noticing the subtle changes on Alice’s face, he lowers his head, capturing her lips.

His lips carry a longing warmth, pressing firmly against her cherry-red lips...

She is startled...

He seems to sense her unease, mistaking it for shyness, he embraces her, leaving her no escape, his tongue attempting to pry open her teeth...

But, as he tries to intertwine with her lips, she suddenly reaches out to push him away. "No..."

He is reluctant to stop, but her resistance grows more evident, her body even becomes rigid.

He never wanted to make her feel wronged, and reluctantly releases her.

Alice immediately distances herself from Claud, retreating to the furthest corner of the seat from him.