Chapter 168

Scarlett’s POV: Louis seemed to have no desire whatsoever to discuss anything related to Alicia. But I cared deeply about Alicia, leaving him somewhat helpless. Frowning, he replied, “We crossed paths during a mission. After that, she started chasing after me.” “Damn, a woman chasing a man!” James widened his big, round eyes. “Alicia is so cool!” Eleanor, surprisingly, didn’t tease James this time—because she, too, thought Alicia was seriously cool! Women pursuing men wasn’t exactly groundbreaking in the 21st century. But daring to pursue Harvey or Louis… that was truly commendable! “Did you reject her?” I looked at Louis, my eyes probing. He gave a faint nod. “From what I know of Alicia, she doesn’t seem like the type to cling desperately.” I suspected something else must have transpired between them. Louis gave a cold snort. “She might not seem like it, but she thrives on challenges. She pursued me only because I defeated her during the mission. She wanted to conquer me—then cast me