His Devious Rule

'I am drunk, why are your eyes red?'

Anya could guess what was on Krystle's mind. It won't be easy to make her friend accept Alvin and she didn't want to go against Krystle either. Krystle had stood by her, supported her, helped her whenever she needed so she would speak with Krystle first before accepting Alvin.

She pouted and confessed the fact while showing the spy camera to Krystle, "I watched Harper Johnson's men tearing down my sweet home." Her eyes filled again. She has to be happy they didn't do anything to her but… It was her home.

Krystle hugged her friend again. She had learned to value and enjoy little things from Anya. So she wasn't surprised to hear it. Rather she was shocked to know Anya had cried in front of Alvin who was actually taking care of her friend.

Anya composed quickly. It wasn't like she could undo the past. "I didn't know you were so close to Mr. Collins." There was hint of tease in her tone.

Krystle's eyes twinkled hearing her friend. She turned around and watched Linus as she whispered to her friend, "He is a mind-blowing kisser." She winked at her friend.

Anya giggled hearing her. Her friend decides to have a nightstand depending on the kiss. So she pointed at Linus, popping her brows. She was confused about how the drunk Linus and her friend will have their 'mind-blowing' night.

Krystle had thought Linus was fine till sometime back. If they had done something it would have been over in a hotel a long time ago. She hooked her arm to Anya and turned around to face Alvin, "Mr. Matthews, your brother has been crying your name for an hour now." She exaggerated a bit but it was true.

Even while drunk, Linus insisted on going to meet Alvin without letting her take a room at the hotel. Hence Krystle had to bring him to Oasis.

Anya and Alvin: "…"

That sounded quite weird.

Krystle didn't wait for any response. She became all spoiled, shaking Anya's arm, "Annie, I need a shower." She smelled herself and behaved disgusted, "I reek."

Anya knew Krystle was trying to stay with her, unwilling to leave from there. She looked at Alvin who had his eyes on her. He approved in a nod to her unspoken request.

"Let's go." Anya took Krystle to her room.

Krystle: "…"

She couldn't believe they got so close to converse by just looking at each other. And Alvin… When did he become a gentleman?

Anya peeked out of the bedroom door before closing it. Alvin looked at her and earned a sweet smile, "Thank you." Then she closed the door.

Alvin didn't react. He was going to let Loudmouth stay only if she doesn't indoctrinate his Little Donut to get away from him. If he ever gets any clue she was taking his Little Donut away from him, he will make sure she never gets time to meet his Little Donut again.

His attention shifted back to Linus without understanding why Linus would want to see him instead of enjoying his night with Loudmouth.

Linus's face was flushed due to drinks and the stink of alcohol twitched Alvin's nose. It was Alvin's first time seeing Linus dead drunk.

"Linus!!" He thundered at the drunk man.

Linus suddenly sat up on the couch with his back straight and hands on his lap. Once his drunk state confirmed it wasn't his grandfather but Alvin, "Bro…" He complained about scaring him. He stood up quite steadily and started to think.

After a few seconds, he held his head and continued to think hard while mumbling to himself. "Did I drink too much? Why can't I remember? What did I want to tell bro…" His voice continued.

Alvin didn't bother to decipher any of his barely audible words. He impatiently checked his wristwatch, it was thirty past three at dawn.

The clubs close down by twelve, he couldn't understand why these two came now, "Where were you guys?"

Tipsy Linus knew the response to it. He happily responded, "Bro, there was a private party. You should have come with Young Mommy…" His brows tightened, "Young Mommy!? Young Mommy!?..."

Alvin guessed Linus wanted to meet him because he had something to tell about Anya. So his impatience changed to calmness instantly.

Meanwhile, Linus frowned as he mumbled a few times before his eyes widened "Bro!" He exclaimed, opening his eyes wide, "Grandfather wants to meet you, Young Mommy and Little Champ. You better go and meet him soon." That was the important task he got from his grandfather.

Their grandfather always had extra concern for Alvin. Although he was austere to bones, he always softened for Alvin.

Alvin's brows twitched after hearing Linus. Something didn't seem right. He could understand if his grandfather asks for him but Anya and Zane?

He was sure Bernard wouldn't speak about Anya with Elder Collins as the latter would support him for everything. Linus wouldn't tell anything about Anya or Zane without informing him prior.

So how did his grandfather get to know?

'Thud'

Alvin's attention shifted to Linus who threw himself on the couch and closed his eyes to sleep instead of going to his bedroom.

"Linus." He snapped at the drunk man.

Linus shot up on his feet again but he wobbled causing Alvin to quickly hold him. "Why did you drink so much?" He hissed as he supported Linus to go to the latter's bedroom.

Linus smiled like an infatuated teenager at the question and smacked his lips. He loved his chemistry with Hothead. Unfortunately, his drunk state focused more on his family instead of enjoying the night.

Alvin, who witnessed Linus' actions, swore in his mind that he was going to throw his brother aside if he did something weird.

Linus, who was thinking of Krystle, suddenly realized his brother was helping him. He always knew Alvin cared about him but in his way. So he spread his arms and hugged Alvin, "I love you too, bro."

Alvin: "..."

He stood like a frozen log trying his best to control himself from tossing Linus away. He didn't get a chance anyway.

Linus suddenly straightened his back. He held Alvin's arms and stood at arm's length.

Good that Linus was at distance. Else Alvin would have thought Linus was going to kiss him after saying he loves him.

Linus could barely open his eyes when he stressed each word, "Bro, Aunt Janet was planning to drop by to meet Young Mommy. Hmm… She was doubting Young Mommy is with you for money." Linus patted Alvin's chest, "You should take care of Young Mommy." He spoke like an elder brother of Anya who was entrusting his sister to her future husband.

Linus was satisfied that he delivered both the news to Alvin and stumbled towards his room.

Alvin: "…"

'Money?' How he wished she could at least like his money. He would have made sure he won't lack money and keep her right next to him. But she wants 'Love,' He didn't know how to give that.

He watched Linus stumble and balance himself. Then he laughed and nodded to himself like a person who had lost his mind. Linus's identity was sensitive due to Bernard being President. It was Loudmouth so he was safe at Oasis.

Alvin decided to warn Linus to stay within the limits when drinking outside. He waited until Linus entered his room while mulling over how his grandfather got to know about Anya and Zane.

Casper Matthews?

Gianna Sallow?

They had no advantage by it unless they want to see or hurt mother and son.

… Anya's room …

Since it was late, Anya changed her clothes and washed her face while speaking with Krystle who was in the shower block. "I thought you disliked Linus Collins being Alvin's cousin." Even to kiss, they should approach each other in the first place. So Anya was curious about the reason.

Krystle's hands which were gently gliding on her body briefly paused and her expression changed by hearing Anya. She met Linus for Anya.

She contacted Linus for the first time to teach Flora Dalton. Then they didn't contact each other as she got busy with her shoot. After Anya asked her to look into the past, she clearly denied her and was furious.

Pissed off by her friend's interest in knowing about Alvin, Krystle went to hang out with the wealthy circle ladies for some drinks. There she heard a few ladies gossiping about Alvin and Matthews. The gossip about them started because of Flora's viral video in which dirty water splashed on Flora.

Krystle was irritated that she was again listening to others talk about the jerk. Hence she feigned ignorance until somebody scoffed, "Slept my a**. Alvin Matthews was knocked out that day. I saw Alvin taken away by two bodyguards to the hotel."

Krystle furrowed hearing Alvin was taken away to the hotel by guards. She had dropped a message to Ean Watson, Alvin's childhood aka best friend.

Shouldn't Ean pick up Alvin?

How did Flora's minions reach there?

Anyway, Krystle shook off her thoughts quickly as it was Flora who drugged Alvin and she would definitely look for Alvin.

Another lady gasped dramatically, "Flora faked everything?"

"Oh god, that b*tch is still obsessed with him."

Everyone laughed recalling the video of Flora Dalton bathed in dirty water.

Krystle controlled herself from rolling her eyes. She was used to the b*tches b*tching b*tches behind their back. If Flora was there, they would have complimented her and found a different person to b*tch about.

There was a time Krystle was like them and was enjoying it. After being with Anya, how simple that stupid girl was, Krystle unawarely started to distance herself from these girls.

A girl named Sarah Oslen next to Krystle shook her head helplessly at the heated chatter. Krystle shrugged her shoulders. She knew a few girls out there were sitting there just for drinks rather than gossip.

"Listen…" Another lady said in her sweet voice to get everyone's attention, Then she voiced what she knew, "My brother was saying Alvin Matthews was looking for a girl. Something happened so he left the country."

A lady hummed, "Once drunk Flora was cussing a girl named… Hmmm, I don't remember. Apparently, he had his eyes on that girl."

There were gasps and exclaims.

Krystle was getting irritated over the topic when Sarah Oslen leaned back as she asked Krystle in a low voice., "Ms. Lewis, You know that girl, don't you?"

Krystle was surprised to hear Sarah joining the gossip. Well, she promptly responded, "Not interested."

Why will she like to know about Alvin's flings?

Sarah was stunned hearing Krystle. She discerned Krystle doesn't know and blurted out but in a low voice, "It's your friend, Anya Owen."

Krystle was shocked without being able to believe Sarah's words.