Captivation: Want Nothing But You

Chapter 160 You Like Rachel

In the ward

"There's nothing to worry about, Mr. Sullivan. Miss Schultz was just frightened. She's fine now and can be discharged at any time." The doctor read over Alicia's examination report and informed Victor that there was no major issue. He then nodded and put away the stethoscope.

Alicia was dressed in an oversized blue and white striped medical gown. Listening to their conversation, she looked at Victor's face apprehensively.

"I see. You can leave now," Victor ordered, face devoid of any expression.

"Yes, sir." The doctor bowed politely and left the ward with the files in his hand. They waited for the door to close and looked at each other.

Alicia carefully observed Victor. It made her uneasy trying to figure out what he was thinking. She couldn't tell at all.

She had lied about this.

There was a car accident. That was true enough, but to be exact, it was just a rear-end collision. It wasn't as serious as she made it out to be on the phone, saying she needed an emergency operation.

She instructed the nurse to exaggerate her condition so Victor would come and see her.

What was he going to think of her now that he knew the truth? Would he call her out for being a liar?

Alicia started to regret her actions, but when she was reminded of what she saw earlier, she tightened her grip on the comforter.

Everyone at the party saw what happened. It was undeniable that Victor rescued Rachel and took her away. It felt like a slap in Alicia's face, the jealousy inside her almost erupting. She knew the tiny accident opened an opportunity for her.

She had to do something. She couldn't let Rachel take what was hers like she did two years ago!

"Victor, I..." Alicia tried to explain. "I didn't mean to lie to you. I was just scared. When the collision happened, I was horrified and I didn't know what to do. I was sent to the hospital. Being alone made me think of the worst. That's why I asked the nurse to call you. I didn't mean to lie, but I really don't have anyone else to call. I'm really sorry, Victor. Please don't be angry."

"I'll have someone else to arrange the admission procedure for you. Since there's nothing else to do here, I'm leaving." Victor ignored her plea, still indifferent after everything. He turned around and headed towards the door.

"Victor..." Seeing that Victor was slipping away from her again, Alice immediately stopped him.

Victor came to a halt and turned to face her. "Is there anything else I can do for you?"

Alicia weakly got out of bed and walked up to him barefoot. "Don't go, please. Can't you stay with me for one night? I'm scared to stay alone in the hospital. Lori is drunk and won't be with me here. Would it be okay if I ask you to stay with me? Or can you wait until I fall asleep? Victor, please..."

"If you're scared, I can ask the staff to ask a caregiver to watch over you," Victor replied.

"I don't want a caregiver!" Clenching her fists, Alicia raised her head. "I just want you to stay, please? Didn't you promise my grandpa that you'll look after me? Now I... I really need you right now."

All at once, Alicia threw herself in his arms.

Victor squinted his eyes. "Let go of me."

"No!" Alicia buried her face in Victor's arms, tears streaming down her face. "Two days ago, my parents called me. They want me to go on blind dates. I don't want to rush, but my grandpa's health is getting worse and worse. His biggest wish is to see me get married and live a happy life. But I don't want to marry anyone else. I want you! Victor, will you marry me? If you don't like me enough, we'll have plenty of time to work on it after our marriage."

In the three times that Alicia swallowed her pride, this was the second time she proposed.

Love was more important to her than her pride and dignity.

The events of tonight were too much to bear. She witnessed how Victor rescued Rachel like a knight in shining armor and her jealousy multiplied tenfold.

"Alicia." Victor's deep and magnetic voice cut through the silence.

"No!" Alicia took two steps back and clasped the guardrail at the edge of her bed. She was afraid to hear what he had to say. "You don't need to answer now..."

"I won't marry you."

It only took one sentence for her heart to shatter. Her hopes were crushed and she forced a trembling smile. "What, what did you say? Victor..." She felt like her dignity and pride had been trampled on.

Victor stared at her in silence. He knew she heard him well enough. "Get some rest." Then, he turned around and walked to the door without hesitation.

"Why?" Alicia caught up to him and blocked the door. With bloodshot eyes, she looked up at him fiercely. "You're the CEO of Sullivan Group. You're divorced and single. The board members will ask you to marry someone with a strong background. You know that, don't you? You need a wife who can help you! And I'm the best choice, aren't I?"

"The best choice?" Victor took a deep breath.

"You know I am." Alicia fixed her posture. "Although the Schultz family isn't based in Apilaria, it has made a name for itself and my grandpa is highly respected. My family is made up of people excelling in the field of arts and literature. We may not have the same financial standing, but we have strong connections. If you marry me, you'll be able to gain access to the connections we have built through generations. Sullivan Group would widen their influence in other fields and will help you gain stability in your position as CEO. Isn't that favorable?" Even through tears, Alicia smiled confidently.

It was her last resort. She believed Victor simply wouldn't overlook the benefits of marrying her. She offered him a deal she believed he couldn't refuse.

"So what?" Victor looked away.

"What?" Alicia was stunned at his reaction.Copyright by Nôv/elDrama.Org.

"Are you mocking me?" Victor asked. "I don't need your family's connections. If I want to, I can make another family with just the same value as the Schultz family."

Alicia's face turned pale.

Another family on par with the Schultz family?

The Schultz family was one of the oldest families in the city. They were founded more than a hundred years ago, and their connections were built by the efforts of members from different generations. It wasn't easy to acquire the same prestige they had reached.

If any other person dared to belittle their achievements, they would sound ridiculous.

But hearing it from Victor was different. It almost sounded like a threat. Alicia felt humiliated. Victor had turned the tables on her.

Her family's prestige was her greatest weapon. But all that meant nothing to him. Alicia thought she made a fool of herself.

Alicia bit her lower lip, unable to say anything else.

"I'm leaving now."

Victor walked around Alicia and opened the door. Just then, he heard a hysterical bout of laughter. "What am I to you, Victor?"

Frowning, Victor refused to face her.

Alicia's eyes were red with jealousy and sorrow. "You must think I'm stupid, don't you? It is so unbecoming of a lady from the Schultz family to be so obsessed with a man. But I just love you so much and I want to spend my life with you. Is it so wrong? Two years ago, you were supposed to marry me! Why? If it was another woman, I could've accepted it. But Rachel? Are you kidding me? Why would you choose her over me? You were supposed to hate her!"

"Alicia, enough is enough!" Victor turned around, raising his voice.

He had always been impatient with women. For Drake's sake, he tried to tolerate Alicia's behavior.

"Enough?" Alicia laughed sorrowfully. "But why am I not enough for you? Victor, did you realize that you treat me and Rachel differently? No matter what I do, you're always cold and indifferent. But when it's her, you lose control. You become concerned and emotional! What does she have that I don't? Tell me!"

What did she lack? She couldn't figure it out.

She was the Schultz family's princess and she grew up surrounded by people who loved her. Countless men from noble families admired her talents and asked for her hand in marriage. How could such a worthless woman like Rachel ever compare?

She told herself that Victor hated Rachel. But a woman's instinct never failed. She knew Victor saw Rachel in a special way. She couldn't ignore it anymore.

"I'll call the doctor over." Victor stepped outside.

"I know you like Rachel. Love her, even."

Victor stopped in his tracks for a moment. But after a few seconds, he disappeared behind the door.

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