A Crazy One-night Stand novel Chapter 72

Wilson raised his eyebrows slightly. "Single? Do you need me to remind you?"

"No, don't say it!" Jayden quickly interrupted Wilson. He turned to Alina and fawned over her. "Alina, what drinks do you want?" 

Wilson immediately replied, "Orange juice!"

Hearing that, Jayden immediately put on a flattering smile. "That's right, you've mentioned that on the phone. My memory is failing me. Mrs. Lee, prepare some orange juice for Miss Alina." 

Jayden was definitely a smart and tactful person. With just one glance at Wilson and Alina, he immediately knew he had to get on Alina's good side.

Jayden beamed widely and said, "Alina, oranges are in season right now. The oranges I have prepared are ripe and juicy. It has the right balance between both sweet and sour. Later, you must drink more orange juice, it's delicious!"  

Jayden knew that Wilson was a shrewd person, furthermore, he had no interest in women. However, he could see that Alina was special to Wilson. As far as he knew, Alina had no status nor family background, but Wilson was still so fond of her. Therefore, he needed to get on Alina's good side quickly. In the future, if Wilson wanted to bully him, Jayden could ask Alina to put in a good word for him. 

Wilson looked at Jayden sucking up to Alina and raised his eyebrows. "Are your oranges not selling well?"

Jayden coughed dramatically and sprawled himself out on the table. He put on his puppy-dog eyes and looked at Alina with a pitiful expression, pleading for help.  

Wilson's expression darkened. He reached out and grabbed a handful of skewers, then he stuffed them on a plate in front of Jayden. "Eat these and shut up." 

Jayden raised his head from the table at Wilson's threat. He quickly reached for the skewers on the plate and stuffed them into his mouth.

Everyone was eating at the same table, naturally, everyone witnessed the scene that played out before them. Monica was extremely upset. 

She secretly gritted her teeth, and then she turned to Alina with a smile on her face. "Do you like orange juice too?"

"Yes." Alina nodded at Monica.

"Then, what else do you like to eat?" Monica tried to make conversation. 

Alina was about to answer, but Wilson interrupted her. He took a few skewers and placed them on Alina's plate as he said, "Lina is not picky with her food."

Lina, they are even calling each other by their pet names. What an intimate gesture!

Monica felt uncomfortable, but she continued smiling. She nodded. "Oh, I see. Alina is the same as me. I'm not picky with food either."

Jayden cut in. "Miss Monica, have your parents been visiting you frequently while you were abroad all these years?"

Wilson looked up at Jayden in surprise. Jayden immediately shot him a pleading look.

Wilson rolled his eyes wordlessly. 

Jayden's eyes were filled with glee. He and Bill had always regarded Wilson as their big brother because he was so dependable. Although he had a bad temper, Wilson could be relied on to handle important issues, especially at critical moments.

Monica replied nonchalantly, "My dad is usually busy with his business, so I don't see him very often. However, my mom will stay with me abroad for months at a time every year." 

Wilson's phone beeped as he received a message. He took his phone out and saw Jayden's text message. Jayden wanted him to dig information from Monica. Wilson glared at Jayden. Jayden raised his eyebrows in response.

Wilson put away his phone and pretended to ask casually, "Miss Monica, you are the only daughter in the family, right?"

Monica nodded immediately. "Yes, I'm the only one my mother gave birth to."

"Don't you feel lonely from time to time?" Wilson asked again.

Monica stared pitifully at Wilson with her wide eyes and nodded vigorously. "Yes, I do feel lonely from time to time."

Wilson continued, "In fact, it's rare to be an only child in a big family like yours. At the very least, your mother should have tried to give you a sibling to accompany you."

Monica bit her lower lip and looked at Wilson. "My father is too busy with his business. He hardly stayed at home, so..."

Realization dawned on Jayden and his eyes flashed brightly. It was no wonder Monica's mother, Ruby Davis, had employed him to stop Harry from investigating the incident twenty years ago. There was indeed some conflicts between the couple. 

Wilson repeated the words from Jayden's message. "If your sister didn't pass away in that incident, you wouldn't have been so lonely. You would have a companion."

Monica's eyes widened. "Sister? I have a sister?"

Wilson and Jayden exchanged quick looks.

Wilson coughed deliberately and said, "Oh, I heard about this through the grapevine. After all, it happened twenty years ago."

Monica's expression immediately became downcast.

Wilson placed a few skewers on Monica's plate and comforted her. "It has been a long time ago. Don't take it to heart. From now on, you can treat me like your brother."

Alina and Jayden's eyes went wide.

Both of them sighed silently. Wilson was too devious for his own good.

Wilson knew that Monica was interested in him. To make her back down, he twisted his words and declared that he only saw her as a younger sister in just a few sentences. Of course, he wouldn't have any romantic interest in someone whom he regarded as family. 

It was obvious that he wanted Monica to give up on him. Who wouldn't see through this?