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Chapter 274
Alice’s eyes turned icy at Ethan’s words. She wouldn’t tolerate that kind of disrespect towards Jackson.
I love.”
She looked at
at Noah. I’ll say this one last time: Jackson is the
“You’re too young to know what love is! You’re in San Francisco, with the Windhams‘ backing. You’ll marry a wealthy heir, not a poor school doctor!” Ethan was angry; Alice hadn’t broken up with Jackson!
Alice scoffed.“Who I marry is none of your business.”
“It is! You’re my sister. Marrying a poor man will embarrass me!” Ethan had plans for his sisters. Staying in San Francisco meant marrying into wealth, beneficial to the Windhams. Chloe timidly spoke.“Alice, Big Brother’s thinking of your future. Marrying a poor man is no good.” Though she wanted Alice to marry a poor man, saying so would only make Alice defiant.
Alice’s voice was sharp. Should I be like you, fawning over Garrett, sleeping with him, only to be rejected and insulted by Mrs. Yates?”
are
innocent.”
Chloe’s face paled.“What are you talking about? Garrett and I “Only a fool would believe that. Garrett’s been bragging about sleeping with you and taking your… virginity.”
Ethan, enraged, slapped Chloe. She was shocked by his sudden change of attitude.
Ethan, furious, demanded, “Speak!”
Chloe stammered, “Big Brother, I… I was tricked
y Garrett.”
“I told you, date if you want,
you want, but don’t sleep around! Did you ignore me?” Alice added fuel to the fire.“Everyone knows you chased Garrett, throwing yourself at him.”
Chloe burst into tears.“Big Brother, I’ll get back together with Garrett.
Alice sneered.“Mrs. Yates has bodyguards following Garrett, preventing you from approaching him. Their attitude is clear.”
Ethan looked at Chloe, disappointed. “How can I plan your future?”
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Chloe glared at Alice.“At least I tried. But Alice, as the heiress, prefers a poor school doctor.”
“You both cause trouble.” Ethan rubbed his temples.“Chloe, forget Garrett; his family’s tod high–class.
find you a suitable match; you’ll be well provided for.”
Chloe was resentful; she didn’t want a poor husband, but she dared not object.
Ethan turned to Alice.“Break up with that… gold digger.”
“Jackson isn’t a gold digger. I’m wealthy; I don’t need a wealthy marriage. Brother, I’m not as reckless as you!” She alluded to Ethan being the Chens‘ son–in–law.
Ethan exploded. “Alice, say that again!”
“I’m not you. I won’t sacrifice myself for a marriage. Being a kept man isn’t easy, is it? That’s why you don’t tell the family!” Ethan thought she dared not speak?
Ethan’s eyes were red with anger. “I did all this for the family, so you’d be comfortable. Was I wrong?”
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“The Windhams never lacked anything. It’s your ambition.” Alice saw through Ethan’s scheme to marry into the Chen family.
Alice went
upstairs.
Ethan raged in the hall, humiliated by Alice’s words.
Chloe said, “Big Brother, don’t be angry…”
“Get out! You’re all causing trouble!” He scolded Chloe and stormed off. Chloe was stunned by
his outburst.
Caleb smirked.“Big Brother’s pride is paramount. Being exposed, his pride is hurt.” Noah agreed; they knew about the Chen engagement, but hadn’t spoken for Ethan’s sake. Chloe, clutching her face, said pitifully, “Second Brother, Alice’s been with that gold digger for a while. What if he manipulates her?”
Noah’s expression darkened; he would stop it.
Caleb countered, “At least Alice has money. You had nothing and chased after Garrett. What’s that called? A gold digger.” He left.
Chloe, furious, looked to Noah for help, but he said, “Your Fourth Brother is right. Be more self–respecting. The Yates family are not for someone of your background.”
Chloe’s eyes were red with anger; her brothers were gone, no one cared. Her father was right; she wasn’t family. They only cared
only cared for Alice. She wouldn’t be polite anymore.
The next day, Alice woke early. Only Noah was in the hall. “They’ve left for the auction. I’ll wait for you.
Alice went to breakfast. Noah hesitated. Is that man really so good?”
“When you all treated me badly, he was the only one there. And he’s not a gold digger.”
Noah hesitated.“Let’s talk sometime.”
“No need. Your opinions don’t matter.” She didn’t consider herself a Windham; they weren’t her brothers.
Noah, seeing her displeasure, said nothing.
Alice arrived at the auction, seeing Chloe, decked in designer clothes and expensive nails, bossing employees around.
Alice approached.“Chloe, are
are you crazy? Didn’t I tell you to change the venue?
“No time. And I think it looks good.” Chloe smirked.“Alice, you don’t understand. Let me handle. it.”
Alice yanked Chloe’s fur coat to the ground. Chloe was distraught.“What are you doing? It’s expensive!”
“This is a charity auction, not a fashion show! You look like a wannabe influencer. What will people think?”
Noah said sternly, “Chloe, change “Second Brother, I’m in charge!”
your
clothes. Follow Alice’s instructions.”
Noah looked at the manager.“Get Chloe out! Follow Alice; she’s in charge.”
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Who dares touch her?”
Ethan arrived, glaring at Alice. “I know you dislike Chloe. But you’re going too far. I’m still alive!”
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