One Night Surprise - Season 3 Episode 58

“Start!” the host thundered. The crowd was already buzzing in excitement.

Aside from Courtney and Alexander, the other two pairs already started kissing long ago. Courtney stared at Alexander, who was keeping a respectful distance from her, and she felt relieved. “At least you’re sensi—” Before she could even complete the word ‘sensible’, Alexander sealed her lips firmly with his. She stared at him wide-eyed, not believing that he was actually kissing her.

It was useless to struggle because he was holding onto her waist tightly. The two of them were stuck together and she was struggling in vain. In fact, she exhausted all her strength as he kissed her deeply.

The host’s voice was like the night breeze as he did the countdown—he did not register in Courtney’s mind; instead, his voice vanished into nothing. Her mind was focused on the sound they made while kissing and the stubbornness in Alexander’s gaze.

Aside from feeling shy, a ray of light seemed to have finally pierced through the fort which she had put up over time. It shone through the wall and a sweet feeling bubbled in her heart, spreading all over her body.

Courtney closed her eyes slowly while throwing rationality out of the window; she couldn’t help but enjoy the sweet kiss.

It felt like a long century had passed and the two of them were breathing rather heavily. They seemed to be sweating too when the host finally yelled, “Stop! Well, it seems like these two are not done kissing. I’ve recorded it for you—13 minutes and 14 seconds non-stop.”

Courtney opened her eyes abruptly and she realized with a start that the other two couples were already on their feet. They were standing together with the host to observe her and Alexander. Upon seeing that, Courtney really wished the ground would open up and swallow her.

This is so embarrassing…

“Congratulations to the both of you! You won the first prize today—a bicycle.”

Amidst the cheering from the crowd, Courtney buried her face in her jacket. She then followed Alexander to retrieve the pink bicycle.

When they received the bicycle, she mumbled softly, “I thought we wanted chocolates.”

Alexander turned around to look at her. “In that case, we’ll exchange it with the couple who received the second prize.”

“No.” Courtney’s eyes shone underneath the hoodie of her jacket. “A bicycle is worth much more.”

I’ve completely embarrassed myself. I’d be taking the hit if I were to take two boxes of chocolates home! I have to take the bicycle!

Alexander regarded her while smiling at her lovingly. “Sure.”

The two of them pushed the bicycle home together. Upon entering the house, they saw Oliver, who was wearing dark green pyjamas, snuggled on the couch as he watched television.

“Where did you guys get the bicycle from?” Oliver put down the box of chips and he stared suspiciously at the two of them.

“It’s a free gift that came with a purchase.” Courtney answered before Alexander could respond, avoiding Oliver’s gaze.

“How much did you have to spend?” Oliver frowned deeply as he focused on her lips and questioned, “Courtney, why are your lips swollen?”

“Huh?” Courtney immediately covered her lips. “Nothing; my lipstick is smeared because I was eating just now.”

“What were you eating? What did you two have outside?”

Courtney couldn’t come up with an answer, so she covered her mouth as she made her way back into her bedroom. “It’s late; I’m going to sleep.”

And so, Oliver and Alexander were the only ones left in the living room.

Alexander placed the bicycle at the corner of the large hallway. After that, he took the bags from the supermarket out from the bicycle basket, seemingly calm as he walked toward the bathroom.

Oliver dropped his expression as a naïve and wide-eyed boy. Instead, he squinted at Alexander menacingly. “Can you please restrain yourself? I am staying here with two other children as well.”

Alexander didn’t bother to turn to look at him. “Feel free to move out if you don’t like what you see.”

“Why should I?” Oliver was leaning against the couch while glaring at Alexander coldly. “First come, first served—I stayed here before you did. Sharing half of my bedroom is already considered a special offer for my customer.”

“I don’t mind sleeping on the couch.” Alexander was standing at the entrance of the bathroom. He stared meaningfully at the couch that Oliver was seated on.

“Don’t you think I know what you have in mind? No way.” Oliver burst out laughing. He changed positions lazily and lay on the pillow. “Courtney is well aware about it too, which is why you should drop that idea and behave by sleeping in my bedroom tonight.”

As Alexander observed Oliver’s relaxed expression, it was clear that the latter was well-adapted to the situation here. Hence, Alexander scowled unhappily.

Suddenly, the master bedroom door opened with a whoosh and Courtney poked her head out. “Oliver, come here for a moment! I need to talk to you.”

Oliver leaped up from the couch and responded immediately, “Sure! I’m coming.”

“Why can’t you speak in the living room?” Alexander countered, expression dark.

Courtney gave him a onceover before enunciating, “It. Is. Inconvenient.”

Well, as for what’s inconvenient, feel free to figure it out yourself.

Oliver shot Alexander a scornful look. Then, he vanished into Courtney’s bedroom swiftly while closing the door behind him.

Alexander’s expression soured and he stood rooted to the spot, staring at the closed bedroom door for the longest time.

Courtney summoned Oliver because she wanted to discuss Britney with him.

“Previously, you mentioned that Alexander was behind the incident three years ago where Jordan was drugged. However, Jordan has been through all sorts in the past three years too; I have come across such incidents three times in the past few months alone. Theoretically, Alexander would have gotten what he wanted, which means the accidents in the last three years can’t possibly be associated with him.”

This is all very confusing. Even if Alexander did that three years ago for the sake of power, it would mean that he doesn’t have a motive anymore after James left Sunhill Enterprise.

“Hypothetically speaking, whatever happened after should not be associated with him. Courtney, what have you found out?”

“Britney Pierce.” Courtney’s expression darkened at this point. “Vivienne told me that Britney was behind the fire accident. That is why I suspect most of Jordan’s accidents for the past three years stem from her.”

“However, she wouldn’t benefit at all from Jordan’s accident.” Oliver analyzed carefully. “Everybody knows that Alexander loves Jordan dearly. He most probably allowed Britney to hang around him over the years because Jordan listens to her sometimes. If Jordan were to be in an accident, it wouldn’t help her case to become the Duncan Family’s daughter-in-law.”

“Well, how would you explain the fire?” This is not my first time suspecting Britney. It is similar to when I met Jordan for the first time and the crystal chandelier from the hotel came crashing down. It so happened that Britney had just checked into the hotel when that accident happened. That’s too much of a coincidence.

Oliver wore a complicated expression and he hesitated for a moment. He then answered Courtney seriously, “Britney wouldn’t be bold enough to harm Alexander’s son. If it’s true that she’s the culprit, I would suspect that these accidents, or at least somebody else, is instigating her to do so.”

“Who could it be?”

“Somebody from the Duncan Family,” Oliver announced firmly. “The whole Duncan Family wants Mr. Duncan to lose his heir so that they’d have a chance to take over the company. They all have that motive and the prime suspect is none other than James.”

“Do you think that Britney and James are working together?” Courtney looked anxious instantly as this theory was way out of her expectations.