Chapter 712 Taking The Stage
Alice, having just received such a grand promise, felt smug and triumphant.
After all, she had meticulously schemed to secure this playboy. Seeing Hera surrounded by powerful, handsome men—showered with love, care, and protection—Alice couldn’t help but think,
’Why does she get to have everything while I don’t?’
’Shouldn’t it only be fair if I find a powerful backer too? I’m not lacking in looks or charm. Rafael and Xavier should rightfully belong to me—we have history together, after all. Hera is the mistress, the outsider.’
’I’ll prove that I’m better than her, that I can rise to the top without their help. And when that happens, I’ll take back what’s mine, including those men who have been deceived into staying by her side.’
A brief glint of malice flashed in Alice’s eyes—so quick that the young master beside her failed to notice.
When Alice realized she could no longer keep up the facade of being a wealthy heiress and that her limited funds wouldn’t be enough to sustain her extravagant lifestyle, she devised a new plan. She decided to string along a second-generation playboy—someone easier to manipulate.
Playboys thrived on the thrill of the chase, relishing the challenge of conquering women who seemed unattainable. The harder it was to win someone over, the more determined they became, their egos fueled by the pursuit.
To them, the excitement of the chase had become an addiction—a game of cat and mouse they were eager to play. And Alice knew exactly how to use that to her advantage.