Chapter 266 He's Jealous
Not long after, Sawyer came back, and right behind him was Arnold, rocking a black coat.
Arnold had this mysterious, gentle smile on his face.
"Sir, please," Sawyer said, gesturing towards the living room. "Mrs. Howard is in there."
Arnold nodded politely.
Victoria was a bit taken aback to see him; she hadn't expected Arnold to show up at Serenity Grove Manor looking for her.
"Arnold," she called out, standing up.
Arnold smiled gently at her and nodded.
He then glanced at Alexander, who was sitting on the couch with a cold expression, still smiling.
Victoria gave Alexander a subtle kick under the table.
Alexander was quiet for a moment. He looked up at her and saw her winking at him, looking pretty cute.
He'd already seen her make three cute faces at him today.
Arnold noticed the whole scene. Without hesitation, he sat down on the couch opposite them.
Then he looked at Victoria, "Seems like my worries were for nothing; you're doing just fine."
Before Victoria could say anything, Alexander jumped in, "Mr. Sinclair, how many sisters do you have?" His sharp eyes locked on Arnold, his lips curling into a meaningful smile with a hint of provocation.
Victoria was stunned and looked at him, confused about why he asked that.
Arnold was puzzled too, but seeing the cold smile in Alexander's eyes and his displeasure, he seemed to get it.
Alexander wasn't mad about losing a billion dollars to him; it was about Victoria.
Arnold didn't believe Alexander didn't know his family background; after that incident, Alexander must have dug into his life.
Alexander surely knew if he had sisters or not.
Alexander's question was just because Victoria was like a sister to Arnold, and his special treatment of her, despite no blood relation, made Alexander jealous and antagonistic.
Arnold chuckled softly, turned to Victoria, and raised an eyebrow, "You didn't tell him that Chloe and I are married?"
Hearing Arnold mention Chloe, Victoria was confused, 'Why bring Chloe up?'
Alexander frowned, deep in thought.
Arnold kindly explained, "He's jealous, thinking I like you."
Alexander's face stiffened at being called out.
Victoria asked in disbelief, "You're jealous?"
She looked at Alexander, who was sitting there all dignified and handsome, and couldn't help but find it amusing. Didn't she explain it last night? Why was he still hung up on it?
Alexander stayed calm, his thin lips pressed together, silent.
She didn't feel shy anymore. In front of Arnold, she bent down with her hands behind her back, her face close to Alexander's, and gently kissed his pressed lips.
Momentarily stunned, Alexander heard Victoria's soft, coaxing voice, "Alright, it's my fault. I forgot to tell you that Arnold is married, and his wife is Chloe, who sent those chocolates."
Then he clammed up. However, he quite liked her fuss to cheer him up, her soft voice making him feel tender.
Then, Alexander cheekily raised an eyebrow and said, "Then kiss me again, and I'll forgive you."
Victoria pushed him slightly, "You're really pushing your luck."
Alexander didn't care, "Kiss me or not."
Victoria glared at him, her face showing some disdain, but her mouth was very honest, "I'll kiss."
She suddenly leaned in and kissed him again.
Arnold, sitting opposite, felt embarrassed to keep watching and lightly coughed.
However, his trip to Ridgefield wasn't in vain.
At least he saw another side of Victoria, perhaps her true self, lively and playful, with more expressive emotions, unlike before when she was gloomy, cold, and indifferent, only interested in becoming stronger, which she achieved.
It seemed Alexander had indeed changed her a lot.
Then, with impeccable timing, Alexander left the living room and went to the study, leaving the space for the two of them.
Arnold must have something to discuss with her, but he hadn't spoken because of Alexander's presence.
"Arnold, do you have something to tell me?" Victoria asked, jerking her head to him.
Seeing Arnold sigh lightly and hesitate, her remaining smile faded instantly.
She knew his character; he wasn't the type to hesitate. Something must have happened that made it difficult for him to speak.
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