Chapter 249
Alice’s internal alarm bells rang at Chloe’s display of feigned sincerity. Something fair ma What was Chloe’s new scheme? Several students were watching, sean socenting with their phones.
Chloe cried, her eyes red.“Alice, it’s my fault for causing the misunderstanding heren pas m Four. Don’t let this ruin your brotherly bond. I’ll do anything, if you don’t blame For
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Alice smirked, grabbing Chloe’s hand. “Don’t kneel. You’re wasting time. Let’s go to the seagiral” Chloe froze. Alice had agreed to visit Noah? That wasn’t like her. Chloe had expected to refuse. She hadn’t anticipated this. Chloe had planned to record this auction Alice grabbed her bag pulling Chloe along “Come
on done Chloe reluctantly followed. “Alice, you hate seeing the Windhams Why are you so worried dent Second Brother?”
Alice turned, her eyes sharp.“I know what you’re doing Your scheme is to stern” “What are you talking about? I just told you. You’re overthinking it,” Chloe said angrily, her plan ruined. She’d arranged for someone to record the scene.
Alice scoffed.“Let’s go. You take a cab.”
Chloe reluctantly called a cab. If not for her father’s instructions, she wouldn’t bother with Alice After getting the foundation, she needed to maintain a positive image to gain further benefics At the hospital, Alice went to Noah’s room. Sarah was surprised.“Ms. Alice, what brings you here?”
“Chloe knelt and apologized at school, saying Second Brother is dying and wants to see me. I had to come,” Alice replied.
Chloe rushed in.“Second Brother, I didn’t mean to curse you. Seeing Alice might cheer you up before your surgery.”
Noah frowned.“Chloe, stop making these decisions.”
“Second Brother, I know. I made medicinal congee for you. Do you feel better? Chloe mentioned the congee to show off.
Alice smirked; she didn’t care.
Noah was furious. He threw the bowl at Chloe.“Get out! Don’t come back! Chloe was startled.“Second Brother, did I do something wrong?”
“Get out! Don’t make me say it again!” Noah was red–faced with anger. Chloe left resentfully, giving Alice a triumphant look.
Alice looked at the broken bowl, saying sarcastically, “Chloe made it sound like you were dying.
You look fine.”
Noah looked embarrassed. “Alice, I didn’t think Chloe’s congee was that good. Ask Sarah.” “Yes, Chloe kept sending it; the boss barely touched it,” Sarah added quickly.
Alice pointed at the floor.“It doesn’t look untouched.” She exposed Noah’s lie. She didn’t care about their favoritism towards Chloe, but their attempts to hide it were ridiculous.
Noah’s expression was priceless–like someone caught cheating.
Sarah quickly maid, “Ma. Alice, you’re the only sister in the boss’s heart. Chloe’s efforts can’t compare to yours.”
“I don’t care. I’m here to talk,” Alice replied, asking Sarah to stand guard outside, suspecting Chloe might be eavesdropping. She wouldn’t underestimate Chloe; in her past life, she’d lost, likely because of Chloe’s father
After Sarah left, Noah said,“Alice, what is it? I’ll help if I can.”
“Mom and Dad verbally made a will; you vere there. You need to testify.” Noah sighed.“I thought it was something big. Mom and Dad said it was yours. They didn’t give it to you earlier because you were a minor. Now you’re an adult, and you can claim your inheritance.”
Alice felt relieved.
“I disagree,” Ethan said, bursting into the room, his face grim. Chloe stood outside, hesitant to
enter.
Ethan said angrily, “Alice, you have one choice: drop the charges. I’ll overlook your actions and give you your inheritance.”
“Brother, you can’t do that! It’s Alice’s!” Noah protested.
Ethan scoffed.“Don’t forget, if not for me, Mom and Dad would have left Alice only debts. I have the right to decide!”
Chloe
said sweetly, “Brother,
maybe Ι shouldn’t
take the
foundation…”
“It’s yours, keep it,” Ethan said, glaring at Alice. “You claimed you didn’t care. Why are you here? Don’t you feel ashamed?”
Alice retorted, “I’m reclaiming my inheritance. You should be ashamed, not me.” Ethan’s reason was invalid.
Ethan raged, “Alice, you’re incorrigible! You ruined the Windham family; you don’t deserve. anything!”
Noah shouted, “Brother, why are you being so cruel? Six and Four were wrong; it has nothing to do with Alice!”
“I know Six and Four were wrong,” Ethan said, tugging at his tie. “But I asked them to apologize, and Alice wouldn’t yield. That’s why I’m angry!
Alice scoffed.“Hurting someone is easily forgiven with an apology?”
“What else? They can compensate you later. Just support the Windham family. This small concession… do you even deserve to be a Lu?”
“You’re right. I don’t want to be a Lu,” Alice said, leaving the room. Blake stopped her.
“Alice, drop the charges, and I’ll testify for you and help you get your inheritance.”
This chapter continues the conflict between Alice and the Windham family, highlighting Ethan’s manipulative tactics and Alice’s unwavering determination. The Americanized setting and informal language are consistently applied.
