Chapter 6 Someone's Got Their Eye on You
Alyssa had just grabbed Reese's arm, ready to yank her out, when Reese twisted her wrist and grabbed Alyssa's in return, squeezing hard.
Alyssa cried out, "Ow... it hurts, you witch, let go of me!"
Reese's eyes were cold and fearless. "I told you, don't touch me."
She didn't want to make enemies with anyone in the Flynn family; she just wanted to get her business done and bounce. But if someone messed with her, she wasn't about to just take it lying down.
The sharp pain almost made Alyssa cry.
"If you don't let go, Malcolm's gonna make you pay."
"I know you don't like me, but I'm still Malcolm's wife. You don't have to accept it, but you can't just lay hands on me. That's just basic decency."
Reese held Alyssa's wrist tight, standing her ground, her vibe so intense that the servants didn't dare to step in.
Alyssa's face turned red with anger, making her lash out even more.
"So what? You're just a stand-in bride. You really think you're Mrs. Flynn? Who give you the right to lecture me?"
"I don't think I'm Mrs. Flynn, but I deserve some basic respect."
Seeing Reese still not letting go, Alyssa snapped at the butler and the two servants.
"Are you all blind? Get this crazy woman off me!"
Jason snapped out of it and, along with the two servants, was about to step in when a commanding voice came from upstairs.
"What's all this racket?"
Alyssa looked at Aiden like he was her savior.
"Grandpa, this woman grabbed my wrist and hurt me. Get rid of her!"
Reese let go, and Alyssa quickly rubbed her reddened wrist, tears of pain streaming down her face. No one in the Flynn family had ever dared to treat her like this.
Alyssa ran to Aiden, crying her eyes out.
"Grandpa, you gotta help me."
"What happened?"
Jason stepped up. "Mr. Aiden Flynn, Miss Alyssa Flynn was just trying to help Mrs. Reese Flynn change her clothes. Unexpectedly..."
"Yeah, I just saw how she was dressed and thought it might hurt the Flynn family's rep. But she didn't appreciate it and even hurt me!"
"Miss Flynn, didn't you have two servants drag me away?" Even in front of Aiden, Reese stayed cool and collected.
"You're lying, I..."
"Alyssa, cut it out. She's Malcolm's wife now. Is this how the Flynn family teaches you to act? Go back to your room!"
After all, they had a marriage alliance with the Brooks family; they couldn't just bully Reese openly.
Alyssa looked at Aiden in shock. Wasn't it clear he was siding with this plain-looking woman?
"Grandpa..."
Aiden shot Alyssa a look, and knowing her grandpa's temper, she didn't dare push it further.
She pouted, feeling wronged. "Fine."
Reese raised an eyebrow, surprised that Aiden from the Flynn family was so fair-minded.
As Alyssa passed Reese, she didn't forget to shoot her a nasty glare.
Aiden glanced at Reese. "Alyssa's been spoiled by me. Don't take it to heart, Reese. Take good care of Malcolm in the Flynn family, and we won't treat you unfairly."
"Yes, I will, Grandpa."
That "Grandpa" made Aiden smile.
"Then go back to your room and rest."
Reese nodded and turned to head upstairs. Her phone buzzed just then. She glanced at it—it was Calvin Roth.
She looked around to make sure no one was watching, then slipped into the study and answered quietly.
"I told you, only contact me if it's urgent."
She didn't want to blow her cover and attract trouble.
"Reese, Louis just called and said someone's digging into your past. He's worried you might run into trouble over there."