Chapter 113

“Alice!” Alice paused mid-step like something just clicked in her mind. She reached into the pocket of her blazer, pulled out a small box, turned around, and walked past Edward, placing the box on his desk without looking at him. “This is the ring you had Attorney Richard Brooks leave at my door. It’s way too expensive. If it got lost, I couldn’t afford to replace it. So I’m giving it back.” She had been stressing over how to return it to Alexander Blake before. Now there was at least a chance to give it back in person. “As for the rest of those gifts, just give me an address. If you don’t, I’ll send them straight to Mr. Hawthorne.” Edward frowned deeply. “Those things were gifts. They’re yours.” Alice gave a faint, cold smile. “I’m not interested. You can keep them.” “Alice, do you really have to do this?” She didn’t respond. Just turned and walked out the door. Edward moved to go after her, but right then William walked in and passed Alice at the threshold, totally blocking him. “Edw