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Alice saw the tension in Jack’s face and smiled.“Go ahead, say it.”
“Ms. Alice…”
Just then, the foundation’s director approached.“There are still some things that need your
attention.”
“I’ll be right there.”
Alice looked at Jack.“Say it now, or wait until I’m finished?”
She saw his hesitation, sensing it was something difficult to say. Maybe it was something prompted by his brother?
Jack sighed in frustration.“Go ahead.”
Alice nodded and followed the director.
Jack turned To his brother, Daniel.“Watch what you say in the future.” “Bro, I thought you’d told Alice everything. There’s nothing to hide. She’s not some gold digger; she likes “you“.”
“I know.”
“Then what are you hesitating about?” Daniel was puzzled.
Jack’s
expression
turned somber. He whispered,“I
owe her an apology.”
If only the car accident hadn’t happened between him and Alice… Then he could have told her who he really was, openly and honestly.
Alice left with the foundation people. She texted Jack, telling him and Daniel not to wait for her; she still had work to do. She had to take care of the foundation once she got back. As for Chloe Quinn, she’d just have to wait for her to fall into the trap.
But what did Jack want to tell her? Curiosity gnawed at her.
Alice didn’t get back to the Land mansion until late. As she climbed the stairs, she saw Chloe standing at the bottom, her face dark and menacing.
Alice continued walking, but Chloe hissed, “You knew all along that she was Mrs. Wilson! You pretended to be nice to her and framed me, didn’t you?”
Since returning, Chloe had been replaying the charity auction, convinced it was all a setup by
Alice.
Alice’s eyes flickered with amusement. Her smile widened. “You made such a fool of yourself in front of those two socialites. Your chances of marrying Garrett are practically zero now.”
“You…you bitch! I knew it was you!”
Alice grabbed Chloe by the throat, her voice icy. “You’d better not make a move. I have high–definition video of you and the butler… should I send it to Mrs. Garrett, or maybe Garrett
himself?”
“No! Don’t!”
Chloe was consumed by despair. If the Garretts found out, she was finished. Garrett still had
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feelings for her, but this video would destroy everything.
Alice released her grip, patting Chloe’s face.“Good. From now on, you’ll be my dog. If I say east, you don’t dare go Alext.”
Chloe, of course, wasn’t happy. The last incident with the butler had earned her a tongue–lashing. from her father, and she hadn’t dared tell him about the video, fearing he wouldn’t help her get rid of the butler. Now she deeply regretted her impulsive decision to involve the butler. Alice, that viper, had turned the tables on her.
Chloe gritted her teeth.“What will you do to delete the video?”
Alice’s eyes held contempt. “I’m the Land heiress! You’re just a chauffeur’s daughter. All those years of luxury have gone to your head, haven’t they? I was gone for a little while, but I’m back, and I’m still the heiress!” She left Chloe standing there. She’d deliberately provoked Chloe to act.
Chloe stood there trembling for a long time before returning to her room. She picked up another phone and made a call.“Dad, you have to kill Alice, that bitch!”
“Chloe, didn’t I tell you.
you to stay calm and avoid any conflict with Alice?” “Dad, you don’t know what she did today! She forced me to eat things off the floor!”
Chloe sobbed, “My brother knew, and he still let it happen! The Lands are all snakes! They talk about family, but I’m the outsider!” Alice had simply bowed her head, and she’d effortlessly reclaimed her place in the family, taking back her room, the foundation, and the entertainment
company.
Chloe seethed with hatred, but she didn’t dare mention the video.
“Chloe, it’s not too late. Do as I say. Get the charitable donations, wire them to the account specified. Then, once the Al project is signed and your Uncle Ethan wires the money, you won’t Have to kowtow to the Lands anymore.”
“Okay, I understand.”
Chloe hung up, her face cold and grim. She would make the Lands regret ever siding with Alice! Once the Land family was bankrupt and ruined, she’d see how that bitch Alice would act like an
heiress.
The next day, Alice waited for Ethan Land to appear so they could sign the contract. But he didn’t show.
Nathan Land said, “Big brother had an emergency. He left early.”
“He wouldn’t back out, would he?”
“Alice, you
have that video. He won’t back out.” Nathan was certain. Their father wouldn’t want the butler incident to blow up.
Alice still had doubts.
Then, Ben appeared. “I know why. It’s because of the Chen family. What happened at the charity auction yesterday probably upset them, and Big brother is trying to put out the fire.” Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Garrett were influential women; Chloe’s actions at the auction demanded a solution.
“Ben, don’t say this in front of Big Brother, or he’ll get mad. He’s doing this for the family business.”
Nathan once again played the role of peacemaker. He looked at Alice. “Me and Ben are going to
Hellwood to see your brother tomorrow. If you need anything, contact
See her brother? Probably one for surgery, and one for facial reconstruction. That’s why Ben
Alice notiond Nathan’s gaunt face. She knew his stomach problems would quickly improve if he went to see this brother.
She withdrew her gaze I understand.”
“Alice, your sixth brother, will stay with you. If Big brother and Chloe cause any more trouble for you, he’ll help
Then slowly, Lewis shuffled in from the doorway, avoiding Alice’s Alice’s tone was cold. I can handle my own problems.”
gaze.
Ben continued, Alice, I’m putting your sixth brother in charge of the entertainment company emporarily. We were wrong to trust that white lotus, Chloe. We’ve all been screwed by that white lotus, and it won’t happen again.” Ben felt guilty about how he’d treated Alice in the past, especially now that she had helped him regain the entertainment
Alice remained unmoved.
Alice stood up “Finished?”
company.
Nathan saw her cold demeanor and pleaded, “Alice, can you try to trust us again?” Alice’s lips curled into a sarcastic smile. Then I want Chloe out of the Land family.” “Alice, Chloe is an orphan who only has the Land family. Even if she’s made mistakes, we can’t just throw her out penniless.” Nathan hesitated. Her father saved your life, and that can never be changed.
Alice’s phone buzzed. A message from the PR team:“[Clue found in the butler’s murder case.]” She scoffed, looking up at Nathan.“So sure?”
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