The Queen They Let Go (Alice and Eric) novel Chapter 441

After saying that, Nathan hung up the phone.

He was confident. Linda's reaction just now made it clear she did not want to offend him. She would send the items back on her own. All he had to do was wait.

As for Linda, since she had already seen those things, there was no reason to keep her around.

Only the dead could truly keep secrets.

Just like Maria.

...

Alice performed detox treatment on Eric once more.

After this session, he would no longer need regular needle therapy.

If it was ever needed again, it would only be for occasional reinforcement.

She took out all the medicine she had developed, carefully measured the doses, and handed them to Eric.

"Take this once a day," she said. "In the morning, on an empty stomach."

Eric looked at the small medicine bottle. A faint light flashed in his eyes.

He said nothing and took it.

"How long is this for?" he asked.

Alice rolled her eyes. Was she supposed to carry a suitcase full of medicine everywhere she went?

"Ten days."

The cold look in Eric's eyes finally faded.

Ten days.

That meant even if she left during these 10 days, she would still have to return to him afterward to provide the subsequent treatment.

"Okay," he said.

Still uneasy, he asked another question.

"How long do I need to take it?"

Alice paused. A strange look flashed across her face. For some reason, the question sounded affectionate.

Almost like he didn't want her to leave.

No—what was this man even thinking?

She rubbed her forehead. "Three years."

Eric was completely at ease now.

Three years. That meant she would have to bring him medicine for three years.

They would meet again and again.

His mood lifted without him realizing it.

"Got it."

Alice felt even more confused. She studied him for a moment, but he looked normal. In the end, she decided she was just overthinking things.

She didn't dwell on it, because Oscar called.

Alice and Eric returned to the old mansion.

This time, Irene, Matt, and Josh were much quieter.

None of them came out to cause trouble.

Since they were behaving, Alice didn't bother picking a fight.

After reading the agreement, Michael broke into a smile.

"So they're giving up the company," he said. "Dad, sorry. I misunderstood you earlier."

There was some compensation listed, but Michael knew the truth. Oscar's greatest asset was the Nolan Group.

Everything else was just cash—nothing more than pocket change to them.

Ruby was about to read the agreement, but Alice snatched it back.

"Since this is given to us," Alice said calmly, "Ms. Randall should not read it. Unless you'd like to be sued for violating someone's privacy."

She handed the agreement to Daniel.

Daniel quickly put it away.

"Is that all?" Alice asked. "If there's nothing else, I'm leaving."

She truly did not want to waste time here.

"There's more."

Ruby's face darkened, but she forced herself to stay calm.

"Besides the Nolan Group, there are also your father's overseas assets.

"If we're getting divorced, we should divide everything properly. Don't you agree, Mr. Nolan?"

Oscar's expression did not change.

"When we discussed divorce before, you said you only wanted the Nolan Group."

Ruby smiled. "The waiting period isn't over yet. I can change my mind anytime. Mr. Nolan, if that happens, you may not be able to divorce at all.

"I know you want to get rid of the three of us. You're so close now. Are you really willing to throw it away at the last moment?"