Be Your Lover Forever (Alicia)
Chapter 1040

She shook her head and abruptly stood up. "No, I can walk by myself!"

After all, that was when her body weighed the most. Alicia didn't want to become his burden, so she gritted her teeth and insisted on going up and down the mountain herself no matter how tired she was.

However, she had been slacking off for a long time and had not exercised in a while. For a moment, her stamina was really unable to keep up. During that trip, her legs were actually trembling and she panted even when she walked.

That time, Frederick didn't give in to her anymore. He pulled off her thin down jacket and pulled her onto his back. "I said I would carry you for the rest of my life!"

Alicia's hand was hooked around his neck and she rubbed against him, and she still shook her head. "However, I don't want you to be so tired! We can walk slowly..." "Don't keep forcing your body! It's getting dark, and we can't stay on the mountain for too long. We might end up catching a cold! It'll be faster this way!"

He looked back at her and said, "Hold on tight. I'll put you down when I'm tired!" "Okay..."

Leaning on his broad back, it was as if Alicia had been sent back to the past. The cold wind was blowing, but there was a warm feeling around her. Carrying her was nothing to Frederick, and in fact, it was a good way for him to burn off his energy. Those moments on the quiet road were also when their hearts were closest to each other...

When they got home, Alicia went to take a hot bath first, and Frederick did not dare to get close to Clinton. After being busy with work for a while, he called Chet first.

"Okay, go ahead! Let them all out. We need to first!"

As soon as Alicia walked out, that was what she heard him saying in a murmur. She looked up, and a completely different serious expression suddenly came into sight, with a very clear aura of frost. When he put down the cell phone, Alicia then stepped forward and hugged him. "Hubby, is there a big case? Are you going to be busy again when you've just started getting back to work?"

It had been a long time since she had seen that expression on his face. She had a gut feeling as if something was going to happen. Faint uneasiness flashed through her heart. "Not really, it's just business as usual!"

Turning around, Frederick pinched her little face. He took the towel on her neck and helped her dry her hair. "You need to blow dry your hair properly before coming out!" Not continuing the topic, Alicia immediately understood that he didn't want her to ask more questions. "I got some hot water ready for you, you should take a bath too!" Pushing him into the bathroom, she glanced back at the tiny calendar at the bedside. She couldn't help sighing softly.

A new year was about to start!

Having lazily spent the new year at home, Alicia no longer had an excuse to slack off. As she was looking after her precious son, she gradually resumed her job and her days became increasingly hectic. After having lunch that day, she habitually took Clinton for a walk around the courtyard. After taking a walk and coaxing Clinton to sleep, she also lay down and scrolled through her cell phone.

She yawned and felt bored. Suddenly, shocking news came into her sight.

"An Upper-Class Scandal: Is the Lance Group's Heir Bisexual?"

"Cheating or Domestic Violence?: A Video of the Clements Family's Daughter"

"Minding Their Own Business: A Fake Marriage Alliance"

"A Big Dive in the Stock Market: The Dirty Secrets behind the Profits!"

Facing the unsightly photos, Alicia suddenly sat up straight on the bed.

Wasn't that Caven and Daisy's ex-husband, Howard? The two of them were still together, and they had even been photographed in such a disgustingly passionate situation!

Also, what was going on with Hallie? Why was there also an indecent picture of her being involved with a man?

Although she didn't have a good impression of those people, she could still tell that Hallie did restrain herself quite much when it came to her marriage. Otherwise, with

Belf

Caven's attitude and her bad temper as the daughter from a rich family, how could the peacefulness have lasted to that point?

Moreover, considering the Clements family's rules, their descendants' were being educated in an incredibly uptight and strict way. Although she wasn't agreeable with a lot the things she did, she really wouldn't believe if she was told that she actually cheated so openly! However, those photos...

Each and every one of them were too shady, and they seemed to be so eager that they couldn't be considerate about where they were at. That itself was even more unlike Hallie. After all, there was no way she would be stupid enough not to hide it if she was cheating. Of course, those who didn't know the truth would be like the people who left the comments below the articles. "She's desperate, thirsty, wild and unrestrained!"

That was why some outrageous comments, rants and curses started to fill the comment section virally.

It was only the Lance Group's and the Clements family's stocks that had dropped. Meanwhile, the Soaver International's stocks were actually rising. Although it was going up very minimally, they really were still going up.

"What's going on? Why is it so weird?" Alicia wondered to herself.

As she was mumbling to herself, she

dispelled her initial thought of wanting to call Frederick to ask about the situation. The two companies, which were so close to them were unaffected, but those two companies had obviously fallen by about 8%, and it was about to hit a limit down.

After going through a few more articles, only did Alicia realize that they were not news from that day. They were from at least two days ago!

If that was the case, stocks would start to fluctuate that week!

After so many days, the trend still had not died down. The Clements family must have been looking for Frederick many times too. Why didn't he even say a word about it whenever he was home?

She was just busy rushing her design work that week. She didn't go to the shop, and she barely went online at all!

With her eyebrows furrowed, Alicia inadvertently saw Clinton who was shuffling around slightly on the bed. Suddenly, an idea flashed across her mind and her eyes fell back on the phone screen.

Right then, what she saw was a

photo of Hallie at a party. She was getting slapped by a woman, and there was also a greasy middle-aged man by her side. The photographer had taken a captivating image, it was the moment when the woman had her hand raised. Hallie still had tears in her eyes, and her wronged expression was obvious.

"Is she the victim?"

Alicia was mumbling unconsciously, but her tone was firm.

After all, Hallie was born into a noble family. She was rich, powerful and arrogant deep down. Based on the partners the she had in the past, she had an air of pride and superiority with her. A man who wasn't good looking, like the one in the photo was not her cup of tea! Therefore, she was almost certain that if what happened in the picture was not a misunderstanding, then someone must have framed her! The photo had been taken so accurately that there was no doubt that someone had plotted the whole thing for her! If Alicia herself were the one who had been tricked, she might not even be able to explain it!

At that moment, what incessantly flashed through her mind was the similar party scene fro the New Year's Eve banquet, where Hallie pointed angrily at Victoria and went on a rant...

That day, she was also wearing the trending white heels!

She closed her eyes, but the only thing the came back to her mind was still just the heels. Back then, everyone's footsteps were chaotic, and her mind was a mess. She still couldn't remember what that foot looked like or what kind of clothes that person was wearing at that moment!

When she opened her eyes again, she had already guessed most of it. Could it have something to do with that man? Was it that family who wanted to make Victoria drop Clinton and kill two birds with one stone?

So, that could also result in the rumors of both the Soaver International and Sofa re Entertainment's joint investment in Al technology being circulated, and being paid attention to. Then, their stocks wouldn't drop.

Although she had suspected it before, but an outcome like that was the last thing that Alicia wanted to see! The current situation was no different from a falling-out. She was afraid that the peace would soon be broken if they were to fight to the death! Walking to the bathroom, Alicia dialled a number...