Chapter 380 The Villain Lady Arrives 209
Lillian took a deep breath and gently put the cup back on the table. "I plan to talk to Tariq first and tell him our decision. Then, we will gradually reduce our contact with him until we leave him completely. Of course, all of this must be done as naturally as possible so as not to arouse his suspicion and disgust."
Sophia frowned and said worriedly, "But Tariq is a smart man after all. If he notices something, will it be harmful to us?"
Lillian smiled slightly, her eyes revealing confidence: "Don't worry, I know my limits. Although Tariq's mind is not on us now, he is a man of affection and justice after all. As long as we don't go too far, he shouldn't do anything to us."
Sophia's worries were slightly relieved after hearing this. She looked at Lillian with a hint of admiration in her eyes: "Lillian, you are always so calm and decisive. With you around, I'm not afraid of anything."
Lillian patted Sophia's shoulder and said softly, "Don't worry, we will be fine. Now, let's discuss the specific plan first."
The two began to talk in low voices, discussing the details and steps of leaving. Although their voices were not loud, every word was full of determination and courage.
At the same time, Tariq was sitting alone in the corner on the other side, staring blankly ahead. His heart was filled with resentment towards Ryan and possessiveness towards Alice, and he didn't notice anything strange about Lillian and Sophia.
Ryan's betrayal made him angry and disappointed, and the appearance of Alice rekindled his desire for love and possessiveness. He is now full of thoughts about how to take revenge on Ryan and get Alice, completely ignoring the confidantes around him.
As the night deepened, the lights in the warehouse became dimmer and dimmer. Lillian and Sophia finally agreed on a plan to leave. They smiled at each other, their eyes full of expectations and longings for the future.
At this moment, Tariq suddenly stood up and walked towards them, with a forced smile on his face, as if trying to hide the emptiness and uneasiness in his heart.
"Lillian, Sophia, what are you talking about? You look so happy." His voice was a little dry, and he tried to break the silence with a relaxed tone.
Lillian and Sophia looked at each other, knowing that this was their last scene before leaving. They smiled and greeted Tariq, trying to make the atmosphere seem natural and harmonious.
"Oh, nothing, just chatting." Lillian said, with a barely perceptible hint of alienation in her tone.
Tariq didn't notice anything unusual and continued, "By the way, I have some things to deal with recently, so I may not be able to accompany you often. Please don't mind."
Sofia smiled slightly, secretly glad that the plan went smoothly: "It's okay, Tariq. We know you have a lot of things to do. We will take care of ourselves."
Tariq felt guilty and uneasy when he heard this. He understood that these two women were no longer the little girls who were blindly infatuated with him. They had become independent and autonomous and no longer needed his protection and care.
But he didn't show it, and continued in a relaxed tone: "That's good. If you need any help, just tell me. I will do my best to help you."
Lillian and Sophia nodded, silently calculating the time to leave. They knew that now was the time to take action.
In the following days, Lillian and Sofia began to gradually reduce their contact with Tariq. They no longer chatted and played with him as frequently as before, but paid more attention to their own lives and growth.
Although Tariq noticed this change, he didn't pay much attention to it. He thought it was just the two women being upset and it would be fine in a few days. He didn't realize that Lillian and Sofia were actually preparing for him to leave.
Tariq's heart seemed to be bound by invisible ropes, unable to break free. His eyes wandered between Lillian and Sophia, trying to find a trace of the warmth of the past, but he could only feel an increasingly obvious alienation.
One afternoon, the sun shone through the window onto the three of them, bringing a touch of warmth. Alice sat in the middle, with Tariq on the left and Ryan on the right. Tariq and Ryan's eyes met from time to time, and the air was filled with tension.
"Tariq, do you really think it's worth it?" Ryan's voice was low and provocative.
Upon hearing this, Tariq frowned and looked at me with a sharp gaze: "Ryan, you betrayed me, and you still have the nerve to question me here? Alice is mine, and I won't let you get her easily."
Ryan sneered, his eyes full of contempt: "Tariq, you are wrong. Alice's heart is not with you. She chose me. You are just a passer-by in her life."
Alice sat aside, watching the two men fighting each other, with a smug smile on her face. She knew that both men were fighting for her, which made her feel an unprecedented charm. However, this kind of fighting also made her feel exhausted.
"That's enough!" Alice suddenly stood up and interrupted the argument between the two. "Is it fun for you to quarrel like this? Can you think about me and how uncomfortable it is for me to be caught in the middle?"
Tariq and Ryan were stunned when they heard this. They looked at Alice with apology and desire in their eyes.
Alice sighed and continued, "I know you are all doing this for me, but I hope you can live in peace. After all, we were all friends once."
Tariq and Ryan looked at each other and saw the unwillingness and helplessness in each other's eyes. In the end, they nodded and agreed to Alice's suggestion.
However, this was only a temporary calm. The struggle between Tariq and Ryan did not end, but became more secretive and complicated.
At the same time, Lillian and Sofia were making final preparations for their departure. They began to ask Tariq for gold coins more frequently, using various excuses and reasons.
"Tariq, I want to learn alchemy recently and I need some materials." Lillian walked up to Tariq and said with a smile.
Tariq looked at Lillian with a hint of doubt in his eyes. But he quickly nodded, took out a few gold coins from his pocket and handed them to her: "Okay, go buy some good materials and study hard."
Lillian took the gold coin and secretly thanked the success of the plan. She knew that Tariq's alienation from her had made him less vigilant.
Sophia followed suit and made her own request: "Tariq, I've recently seen a new piece of jewelry and I want to buy it. Can you give me some gold coins?"
Tariq looked at Sofia, and a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes. But he still nodded, took out a few more gold coins from his pocket and handed them to her: "Okay, go buy it. But don't forget to choose one that suits you."