Chapter 227
Alice effortlessly shrugged off Blake’s grasp.“You fell and hurt yourself. Did I push yout Blake, enraged, yelled, causing a sharp pain that made him tremble. “It’s all because of your “Oh dear, Brother, what’s wrong? Don’t get excited; you’ll make your wounds worse, Alice mad, her hand resting on his arm, a smirk playing on her lips. Does it hur Good Blake, his face ashen, could only grimace in pain. His eyes were bloodshot “Alice, I’ll kill you! 1 swear I’ll kill you!” Everything had been destroyed by her..
Alice tightened her grip, and Blake, sweating profusely, damped his mouth shut Blake’s manager arrived, panicked.“Ms. Alice, you’re pressing on his wounds! Do you want to kill him?”
“Let’s be clear. He was the one who wanted to kill me- my own brother. And the whole internet saw it,” Alice said, releasing her grip and walking towards her car.
Blake’s manager was frantic.“Get him to the hospital! If his face is damaged, can you afford the consequences?”
Jack glanced at a text from Jack: “Block the ambulance!*
Jack raised his hand, and a line of cars immediately blocked the ambulance’s path. Jack leaned against his car, nonchalant.“Sorry, my car suddenly broke down. I’ll let you through
once it’s fixed.”
The manager, recognizing Jack, didn’t dare to protest; he couldn’t afford to offend hin Chloe panicked. “There was a helicopter earlier.”
Jack chuckled. “Sweetheart, I used the helicopter to find Alice. Don’t think just anyone can use it. Unlike you.”
Chloe’s face flushed crimson.“Mr. Yates, how can you say that? Gavin is my boyfriend; he never said anything bad about you.” She hoped to use Gavin to influence Jack
“Didn’t you break up? My aunt wouldn’t want someone like you as her daughter–in–law. Forget
it.”
The manager pleaded, “Mr. Yates, it’s a matter of life and death. Please let them through.” “I said the car is broken,” Jack said coldly. “Your family is one bizarre bunch. You messed with
coldly.“Your Alice and think you can get away scot–free? Think again. This isn’t over.” Jack’s face was grim; he’d seen the fury in Jack’s eyes.
Jack got back in his car without another word. The manager realized Alice and Jack were close; this was a disaster. They couldn’t win against the Yates family
Chloe felt a chill run down her spine. She was also going to be taken to the station. It was all Alice’s fault.
She called Ethan, her voice trembling.“Brother, something terrible happened. Brother and Alice were filming, and they got into a fight. Alice live–streamed it, and Brother fell into a pit, getting seriously injured and possibly disfigured. What do
do? Waaaaah!”
“I’m out of town. I’ll fly back immediately. Don’t bother Noah. Take care of Four, and I’ll be there
soon.
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Chloe’s expression turned cold; she couldn’t let Alice ruin Blake. She depended on Blake for her
career.
Jack watched Alice get into the car. He hadn’t stopped her from confronting Blake. Leaning back, Alice checked her phone; the live stream had gone viral. She smiled. The TikTok live–streaming manager had called and texted, asking about her situation and if she needed to report the incident to the police. Af
replying, she accidentally touched her injured arm,
wincing in pain.
Jack was concerned. “Does it hurt that much? We’re almost at the hospital.” “Not much before, but it’s getting worse,” Alice said, stealing a glance at Jack. His expression was unnerving.
hard to tell?” Jack’s tone was sharp.“Why did you use such a stupid method? Didn’t it hurt? What Blake had seriously injured you? What would I do?”
Alice was taken aback, looking at him with wide eyes. Her gaze drifted, and she whispered, “I’m fine…”
“What if? I told you to call me no matter what! I’ll do anything for you!” Jack was furious. He hadn’t forgotten hearing Alice’s sobs and pleas during the live stream. He’d wanted to kill someone. And she’d been faking it.
Alice looked at the scrapes on her knees. “Even as friends, I can’t always bother you.” Maple Corp had sponsored her team. She couldn’t always rely on Jack. She had to handle the Windham family herself, avoiding dragging others into it. Besides, Blake, when enraged, was like a rabid dog.
Jack’s car stopped at a red light. He turned, his eyes dark and intense. “Are we just friends, in your eyes?”
Alice’s hands clenched. After a long pause, she found her voice.“Wh–what else?”
Jack rested his hand on the steering wheel, his gaze heavy.“If you don’t protect yourself, I will. Stay by my side; no one will dare bully you.”
Alice’s heart pounded; her face flushed. Before she could respond, a car honked behind. them. “The light’s green.”
Jack drove off, silence filling the car. Alice stared ahead, her thoughts racing. What did he mean? Or was she overthinking it again?
The car stopped at a hospital. Alice noticed it was the private hospital where Jack had been treated.
Jack’s voice was curt. “Get out.”
Alice got out and was immediately wheeled inside. She looked back and saw Jack speaking to at doctor. It seemed the doctor was unusually deferential.
Jack watched Alice go, saying coldly, “Be thorough. Be careful with the antiseptic; she’s sensitive to pain.”
“Of course, Mr. Yates,” the doctor replied instantly.
Jack leaned against his car, lighting a cigarette. He took a drag, calming himself. Alice’s examination was quick. She felt awkward; she hadn’t broken anything. She tried to stand, but Jack stopped her. He wheeled her into a luxurious private room. “Stay here.”
room.“Stay
Alice, feeling slightly uneasy, whispered. Tm hungry.”
“Wait Jack said, leaving the room.
Alice checked her phone, Alice and Sarah had texted. Before she could reply, three sharply dressed people entered the room.
The lead woman, adorned with designer labels, handed Alice a business card. “Ms. Alice. I’m the manager of TG PR
Alice didn’t take the card “Why is a PR firm here?
Ms. Alice, have you never heard of TG PR? We’re the top PR team under the Yates family; no one we can’t clean up. What conditions do you want to cooperate and issue a statement saying that the live stream was just a rehearsal?
Alice sneered “No conditions. I want Blake to be ruined.”
“We’re offering you a chance; you’ll regret this.”
The door burst open. Jack, carrying a food container, stood there, his face icy. This chapter maintains the fast–paced, dramatic tone, offering another compelling twist and raising the stakes for the characters involved, while staying consistent with the Americanized setting.
