Mikael held Alice's hand protectively as they walked out of the bar chatting.

''Someone would think we are lovers'' Alice teased.

''That's so gross. I don't see any feminine features in you''

''What?'' Alice turned to hit him with her bag and he ran off, ''hey, you come back here'' she ran after him. They were unaware of the man dressed in black following them sneakily taking their pictures.

T-VILLA.

Alice got down from the car and went in before Mikael pulled over and followed behind. When she entered, she saw Natalie sipping a cup of tea.

''Big sis'' Alice got closer and Natalie put her hand up defensively against her saying.

''Who is your big sister? Do you still regard me as your sister? How can a girl be out till this late? Also, when are you going back to your own place? Aren't you afraid that someone will see you and connect us together?''

Alice pulled Natalie into a surprise and patted her back. ''You worry too much, sister. Also, you know Niania is out of the city. Do you really have the heart to kick me out of this house?''

Mikael changed out of his sneakers and went to the hall. He stopped and looked at them when he saw them hugging. He smiled and went to the kitchen.

Natalie stepped back, ''yes, I have the heart to ask you to ask you to leave''

''Please, can you not be so hostile towards me? What do you want to eat? Meat? Sausage? Eggs? I brought a lot of good meat. Look, Mikael is holding it'' Alice pointed at the food box on the table. They had passed by the restaurant to get it.

''You're asking me what I want to eat. Are you afraid that I am not fat enough so you want to fatten me up?'' Natalie said Mikael chuckled. When he looked up and met her gaze, she looked away immediately.

Alice pulled Natalie towards the dining table as she asked. ''Did something happen while you were out to meet your boss?''

Mikael looked up immediately and asked. ''You went out to meet Willian Yun? Didn't I tell you to take a break from work?''

''I just went to meet with him because he seemed worried. I already asked him for a month leave and he accepted it''

''Big sis, why do I feel that your boss is giving you special treatment? Does he like you?''

The cutlery in Mikael's hands almost fell off his hands when he heard Alice's words. He turned towards them to hear Natalie's response.

''Hey, what nonsense are you talking about?'' Natalie snapped.

''Sorry, I take my words back. Sit down and let's eat, big sis''

''I'm tired. I'm not talking to you again'' Natalie pushed her away and placed the cup on the table before going inside.

''She seems to be in a bad mood?''

''I know, right? I wonder who angered her?'' Alice noticed Mikael giving her the side eye. 'Wait…me? You think is me?''

''I wasn't the one she was scolding?

''Wow!!! I'm too tired to talk with you. Just leave the food on the table, she will come out and eat when she is hungry. I have to practise my script.

...

Alice walked out of her room to the hall speaking on phone to Niania. ''What? So, where are you right now? Okay, stay there, I am on my way''

Natalia sat up from the sofa and asked, 'Alice, what's wrong? did something happen to Niania?''

''Lin Yan, that bitch is crossing me on every side. Luis called me last night asking me to go over to the agency this morning. Niania just called me to say she is at the police station because Lin Yan's assistant accused her of stealing Lin Yan's jewellery''

''What? Niania is not a thief? She is an honest girl''

''My words exactly. What kind of jewellery has that my assistant needs to steal? I have more precious jewellery but Niania has never touched them.

''Are you going there right now?''

''Yes''

''Alone? I will call Xia to go with you. She might be able to help you''

''Is okay, my driver is outside waiting. I will manage on my own. I will ask someone to get me evidence of their crimes and free Niania''

''Alright, but, call me afterwards''

''Okay'' Alice hanged her bag on her shoulders and went out.

Natalie looked at the time and turned towards Mikael's bedroom. It was already late morning but he wasn't out yet. She was worried he might be sick. Natalie bit her lips and contemplated for a while before going to the door. She knocked at the door and heard a voice from behind her.

''Are you looking for me?'' Mikael asked as he walked towards her. He was wearing a blue shorts and white shirt. The sweat dripping from his face soaked the shirt making his abs more visible.

Looking at him. Natalie scanned him from head to toe. His head was a little messy and wet and the tattoo that ran from his neck became more visible. She subconsciously traced the tattoo and stopped at his torso.

''Natalie?'' Mikael mentioned her name and looked at her. He didn't know that his actions were innocently enticing her.

''Huh?'' Natalie came back to her senses and flushed. She looked away and spoke. ''I didn't see you in the morning and was just checking on you. I will take my leave now'' Natalie turned to go and Mikael held her hand making her tense up. her face became redder as he stepped closer to her.

''You have something on your hair'' Mikael removed the small thread from her hair and showed it to her, ''this was in your hair'' he said and chuckled.

''Oh, thank you'' Natalie touched her hair, messing it up as she hurried back to the hall to sit. Mikael looked at her and chuckled. He found her actions cute.

CITY M POLICE STATION

When they got to the police station, Alice entered inside with her driver. Niania stood up from inside the cell when she saw Alice.

''Alice, you're here''

Alice looked at Niania and frowned as she took in her appearance. She turned to the policeman and asked. ''I am her guardian, who is in charge'' she removed her eye spectacles and the policemen immediately recognised her.

''Hi, I am Detective Ken. The officer in charge''

''I see. May I know why my assistant is locked up here?''

''She was arrested for theft''

''Theft?'' Alice chuckled and asked. ''What did she steal? Do you have evidence? Where are the things she stole?''

''Miss, we…''

''Miss Jun'' Alice corrected him.

''Miss Jun, we have a witness?''

''A witness?'' Alice nodded her head and murmured, 'I bet you do'' she looked at the detective and asked. ''Then, did that witness see with her very own two eyes that my assistant stole something? Did you arrest her without evidence just based on what someone else claimed to have seen? Officer, this girl has been my assistant for so long and she is so innocent. She has never stolen before and she has no reason to steal. Who am I? I am Alice Jun and I have a lot of jewellery that I keep with her. she wouldn't be able to spend all the money even if she sold half of what I have and mind you, I wouldn't mind her taking them. So, why would she steal a bunch of fake jewellery that has the potential of fading away? That will be disgracing. Am I not right, Niania?''

Niania became speechless as she watched from inside the holding ceil. She regretted calling her lady boss to come to this place. She was here to ask them to release her but it seemed Alice was bragging and robbing it in their faces. Niania wanted to face palm.

Detective Ken and the other policemen in the station looked at Alice with weird expressions. They too were left speechless but one of them found her cute.

''Whoa, she is cute'' the new police officer muttered and another slapped his hand to keep him quiet.

''Miss Jun, are you telling me how to do my job?'' Detective Ken asked.

''No, of course not. But, I also know enough to argue with you that you have no right to put her in jail without evidence. If you claimed she stole something; then, where is it? Isn't your assumption of what is true quite superficial, officer Ken? I played an officer of the law once and I learnt one or two things from then and I know this is against the law, to hold her in police custody without evidence'' Alice spoke eloquently making the officer even more speechless.

''It didn't take you so long to come here, Alice? I see the relationship between you and your assistant is so strong?'' Lin Yan walked into the station with her assistant behind her.

Alice turned with a smirk, ''of course. Niania is such a capable person, she only needs to say the word and I will come running to her. That is the beauty of friendship which sadly you won't ever have''