Chapter 394 Smooth Talker
Chapter 394 Smooth Talker
“Mr. Beck, I hope we can work together more in the future. I really believe in your business at sea.”
Fletcher understood at once.
She was interested in the shipping routes, but that was his family lifeline.
He could not hand it over to anyone.
If anything went wrong, his family would be finished.
Fletcher could not take that risk.
He could not let the family fall apart in his hands.
Alice understood his concern. She never meant to take it for herself.
“I’m looking for something,” she said calmly. “Mr. Beck, there are some things I won’t fight you over.”
Only then did Fletcher finally relax.
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When Alice left the house, Zelda Beck stood by the window and watched her car pull away.
Eric was driving. He opened the door for Alice with care.
He even shielded her as she got into the car.
Every move was careful and thoughtful.
He acted as if one wrong step might upset her.
A cold glint flashed in Zelda’s eyes.
Her mentor had warned her before. Alice was impressive.
If Zelda could not win, she was told to run.
She was told not to force it.
Because Alice’s methods were real, not for show.
After witnessing this scene today, Zelda suddenly felt her mentor was being dramatic.
Alice looked like nothing more than a weak woman.
She relied entirely on Eric’s protection.
Eric had been in a coma for three years, but he still had loyal people around him. They worked quietly behind the scenes.
Once he woke up, he could take control so fast and return to the Nolan Group with their help.
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As for Alice, it was just luck.
If only…
Zelda lowered her eyes and looked at her hands.
If she had married Eric back then, she might have saved him too.
Out of gratitude, Eric would surely have devoted his life to her.
Alice’s luck was gone now.
Soon, it would be her turn to suffer.
She would prepare a grand gift for her mentor.
Knock. Knock. Fletcher tapped on the door.
Zelda pulled her gaze back. When she looked again, the car was gone.
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A trace of disappointment appeared in her eyes. She turned away, walked to the door, and opened it with a tired expression.
Zelda smiled softly.
‘Dad, why did you come upstairs?”
Fletcher handed her a glass of warm milk.
‘I heated it for you; drink some while it’s still warm.”
Zelda invited him into the room and then asked quietly, “Dad, you seem to be on good terms with Mr. Eric.”
Fletcher waved his hand with a laugh.
‘Not really. It was our first time meeting. We just didn’t dislike each other, that’s all.”
Zelda felt sorry for her old man.
‘Dad, don’t worry. One day, I’ll support you, and you won’t have to worry about anyone else.”
Fletcher smiled.
“I’m happy you think that way, but I don’t need you to support me. I have my own career.”
He paused, then added gently, “And people live in society. We all have connections. If you don’t care about anyone at all, you stop being human.”
Zelda felt that her father was being too careful, but that was fine.
Once her mentor arrived, Mapleford would change hands completely.
Those people who looked down on them would finally see things clearly.
The Becks were not a family anyone could bully.
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Alice had felt someone watching her the whole time.
As soon as she got into the car, before she could say anything, Eric spoke first. “It was Mr. Beck’s daughter.”
Alice was surprised. “You know what I was thinking? Do you have some kind of mind–reading skill?”
Eric smiled, rare and gentle.
“If guessing your thoughts counts as mind reading, then yes, I do.”
It wasn’t a love line, but it hit straight at the heart.
Alice’s heartbeat sped up.
Her face warmed, and she quickly turned to look out the window.
“Mr. Eric, you’ve been talking more smoothly lately,” she said.
Eric kept smiling.
“As long as you like it.”
Alice was shocked.
Seriously–this man was too good at this.
The way he flirted with her made her whole body relax. She felt like every tense nerve in her body finally let go.
Her whole body relaxed, and her thoughts drifted to the two of them together.
It wasn’t always perfect.
But it was steady, Calm. Lasting.
Thinking about it now, she and Eric had been married for a long time.
She was already used to having him around.
Sometimes he slept beside her on the big bed. Sometimes, when they argued, he took the small bed like a sulking kid,
If they ever separated, she might not even be able to sleep.
The thought made Alice smile.
“Mr. Eric, I feel like time passes very fast when I’m with you.”
Eric grew serious at once.
After a short silence, he said, “Me too.”
Alice paused; she had only said it casually.
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But hearing his answer made her feel even warmer inside.
She used to think Eric was the quiet type, the kind who might stay alone forever.
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