Captivation: Want Nothing But You novel Chapter 51

"What's wrong, Alice? Have you come here to remind me that I have a bone to pick with you? You can't wait for me to get even with you, huh?" Rachel said while peeling an orange on the table, and took a bite.

It tasted a bit sour, but it wasn't bad.

"Rachel, don't think you can intimidate me with these words! You wanna get even with me? There's no reason to do that.You did all those shameless things yourself, and they have nothing to do with me! Don't try to use me as an excuse for your actions!" Alice said hurriedly.

"Is that so?" Rachel asked.

The tone of her voice was casual, but to Alice, Rachel's tone was intimidating enough to pressure her, and it caused her to feel a bit restless.

"Of course!" Alice sprang to her feet.

"I'm only here today to deliver Victor's message.He said that the Sullivan Group has no use for an employee who would ask for a sick leave for a long time.Every employee of the company is qualified to enjoy fifteen days of paid sick leave, but you are an exception.That's why, if you don't go to work tomorrow, consider yourself resigned.You filed a sick leave, and you haven't gone to work during the past few days.Victor said that it was considered an absence.If something similar happens again, you are automatically considered as resigned."

With that, Alice grabbed her purse and said, "Anyway, I have more important matters to deal with.Goodbye!"

Rachel just sat there, peeling another orange and smiling.

"Bye, then."

Annoyed, Alice glared at Rachel before walking out of the door.

At the same time, Abby came over from the kitchen.

When she noticed that Alice was leaving, she paused for a moment, and said, "Miss Bennet, is Miss Jenkins not staying for lunch?"

"What? Oh, she's not.She wouldn't dare.She would be too guilty to eat anything with me on the same table." Rachel chuckled.

She then handed the orange she had just peeled to Abby and changed the topic.

"Try it.It's delicious."

Abby accepted the fruit, and muttered, "Is it delicious? Mr.Torres brought these oranges this morning.He tasted one and said it was too sour.He also mentioned that he's never buying an orange from that shop again."

After saying that, Abby took a piece and chucked it into her mouth.

Seconds later, her face was distorted because of how sour it was.

Unable to withstand it, she quickly spat it out.

"Miss Bennet, the orange is too sour!"

"Is it? I think it's delicious.The sweet, tangy flavor is just right for me.When Andy comes back, ask him to buy some more of these."

After saying that, Rachel glanced at the silhouette at the door and said, "Alice, it seems like you really want to stay and settle the score with me."

Realizing that she was caught eavesdropping, Alice quickened her pace and left with a glum expression.

After being driven out of the Bennet family's mansion, Jack and his family moved into the villa that his father-in-law gave to him as a wedding gift.

This house wasn't as big as the Bennet family's house, but it was still acceptable.

With her purse in hand, Alice entered the house and shouted, "Viola, is my mother home?"

Viola quickly came over to attend to Alice as soon as she arrived.

"Miss Jenkins, why are you early today? Your mother isn't home right now, because your father was feeling uncomfortable this morning, so she took him to the hospital."

Upon hearing that, Alice frowned.

"They went to the hospital?"

"Indeed, but Mr.Jenkins is probably fine.He's been suffering from mild angina for a long time.But don't worry, it's not that serious," Viola said to comfort her.

"I see.I'm going to rest.Don't bother me if there's nothing important."

After saying that, Alice threw her purse into Viola's arms, and went to her bedroom upstairs without another word.

Stunned, Viola watched as Alice go up the stairs.She wondered why Alice was so furious.

Soon, Caroline and Jack came back home.

Viola immediately offered them slippers to change into.

"Mr.and Mrs.Jenkins, your daughter is back."