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Alice, seeing the message, retorted angrily, “[Don’t you have a girlfriend? Single dog!]”
“[Then are you sure you want to check?]”
Alice was confused. What did that mean?
A deafening roar erupted; the crowd stood up. Alice, amidst the excitement, remained clear–headed. Was he joking or flirting?
“[Alice, the Ballers won! Look!]”
Chloe excitedly pulled Alice up; Alice put down her phone, seeing the victorious team.
The Ballers had won! In her past life, the Landing Team had won.
Alice recalled the finals; she’d watched Chloe and her brothers celebrate, while she was alone, robbed of everything, unable to fight back.
The Ballers winning, the Landing Team losing this was the right outcome! She liked it.
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The host stepped onto the stage.“[We’ll do our usual random draw.]”
The stadium lights swiveled. The crowd cheered. The lights landed on Alice; she looked surprised, seeing her face on the big screen.
She was a known figure in the gaming community. Cheers erupted.“[Lemon! Lemon!]”
Alice, amused, walked onto the stage.
The host said, “[Our lucky winner is Lemon Sweet! She’s not in the VIP section! Alice took the microphone.“[I’m with my team. We’re a unit!]”
The Cloud University team stood, proud.
The host continued, “[Many are disappointed you didn’t make the finals. You’re strong. Anything to say?]”
Alice, holding the microphone, noticed the Windhams in the VIP section. Luke was there. Their eyes met. She said calmly, “[No regrets. I’m studying; I don’t have time for the competition. Every stage has its priorities. But I’ll be at next year’s finals!]”
Luke felt a burning sensation on his face; it was like a slap. He’d forced Alice to miss classes for the competition. He hadn’t considered her exams. He’d only cared about his own match. He felt guilty; he hadn’t been a good brother.
The host addressed the Ballers.“[Captain Wilson, Lemon Sweet challenged you. Confident you’ll win next year?]*
John Wilson, in his red uniform, swaggered onto the stage.
“[Alice, join us! We’ll be unstoppable!]”
The crowd roared! But Luke’s expression was grim; he didn’t want Alice to join the Ballers. He hated them!
Chloe spoke.“[Dad, Alice knows Sixth Brother hates the Ballers. Joining them is a slap in his face!]”
Luke’s father was angry.“[She’s becoming uncontrollable. She disregards family.]”
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Luke spoke up.“[Dad, Alice’s free to join any team.]”
“But we have a team! She chose our rivals. Are you defending her?]”
Luke said sarcastically, “[Sixth Brother’s actions disappointed her.]”
Luke said with difficulty, “[Dad, it’s my fault. Not Alice’s.]” He’d messed up. He’d lost his sister.
Luke’s father frowned.“[It’s a family matter! Joining the Ballers is a slap in the face! Cough, cough!]”
Luke’s father coughed, chest aching; the aftereffects of Alice’s shoulder throw. It wasn’t broken but cracked.
Chloe offered water.“[Dad, don’t get excited. Your injury isn’t healed. Talk to Alice later. Ask her to consider family and not join the Ballers.]”
Luke’s face was cold.“[Don’t say anything.]” He felt ashamed to face Alice. He wouldn’t use family to pressure her!
Luke’s father snorted.“[Sixth Brother, you’re defending Alice too, like Second Brother?]*
“[Dad, the team is mine. I decide.]*
Luke walked away, wanting to explain to Alice. Luke’s father was furious; everyone was siding with Alice. Had they forgotten what she’d done?
Chloe, watching from the side, felt a dark satisfaction. She’d won.
Watching the popular Alice, Chloe seethed with jealousy. She would crush Alice one day. Onstage, Alice looked at John Wilson.“[Thank you, but I refuse. Next year, Cloud University will be in the finals!]”
John Wilson smiled. [That’s
challenge. But We won’t let that happen.]”
“[Be careful. The next generation is coming!]”
Alice’s words were defiant. The crowd anticipated next year’s match.
After the event, Alice watched the Ballers receive their trophy. She wanted to hold it; it was something she’d missed in her past life.
John Wilson, after the photo op, gave Alice the trophy.
Alice was surprised.“[You…]”
“[Hold it. Next year’s trophy will be ours, too.]”
“[We’ll see.]”
Alice laughed, holding the trophy. This was her past
life’s regret.
She took a selfie, but John Wilson approached.“[Let’s take one together. Let’s exchange contact. info.] He needed to befriend his future sister–in–law! He might need her to support him after retirement. His brother was too stingy!
Alice looked at John Wilson and nodded; she wanted to ask him if he was “that” person.
As they exchanged contact info, John Wilson’s phone rang. [Brother, you’re here! Did you see my amazing performance?]”
[What are you doing outside? Come in!]”
“Okay.]”
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Jack hung up, looking at Alice and John Wilson
Garrett dicked his tongue Young people are differen
Jack pursed his lips; it was unseling!
Outside, Alice returned the trophy My brother on, Jack and Garren are here I figh I’ll talk to the coach J
Thinking of Jack’s photo, she had to make him dederit
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She went backstage; it was almost empty the beard the Windhams Lobe’s when, that with resentment and injustices
Dad, Chloe stole Alice’s data. Why am I taking the Mame?
As the older brother, you should take responsibility’s te was led’s fathers were Alice, holding the trophy, approached, smirking “JOh, look! Our dear knit, baling family, Decided who’s going to jail? In fighting already?
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Jack hung up, looking at Alice and John Wilson.
Garrett clicked his tongue.“[Young people are different!]”
Jack pursed his lips; it was unsettling!
Outside, Alice returned the trophy.“[My brother…no, Jack and Garrett are here. Take the trophy; I’ll talk to the coach.]”
Thinking of Jack’s photo, she had to make him delete it.
She went backstage; it was almost empty. She heard the Windhams. Luke’s voice, filled with resentment and injustice:
[Dad, Chloe stole Alice’s data. Why am I taking the blame?]”
[As the older brother, you should take responsibility!]” It was Luke’s father’s voice. Alice, holding the trophy, approached, smirking.“[Oh, look! Our close–knit, loving family. Decided who’s going to jail?]” In–fighting already?
