Chapter 243
Alice almost laughed at Blake’s words. The Lu brothers‘ apologies were all the same.
“How do I explain this to Mom and Dad at the graveside? That’s none of your concern,” she replied coldly. She wondered if her parents had been furious when Chloe replaced her as the Lu heiress in her past life. Perhaps their blessings had given her a second chance. “Alice, I explained the misunderstanding. I punished Chloe. You saw her injuries. What more do you want? Blake said, remembering Chloe’s long sleeves and pants; she was hiding her wounds.
Alice’s tone was sarcastic. “Is that enough to compensate for my years of suffering? That’s too easy for Chloe.”
“How do you want revenge I’ll do it,” Blake said.
“That depends on your sincerity,” Alice replied, hanging up. She wanted to see how far Blake would go.
After her previous hacking attempt, she couldn’t access Chloe’s phone easily. Chloe would use a different phone. She needed to find another way. She should have saved Chloe’s conversation with her father. But the virtual number made it easy for Chloe to deny everything. She needed to push Chloe to the brink.
Chloe most feared losing her privileged life in the Windham family.
none
Blake looked at his reflection, regretting letting Chloe manipulate him into attacking Alice. If he hadn’t,
of this would
wouldn’t have happened. He
be disfigured.
He called Chloe.“Second Brother needs you to deliver congee.” A glint of malice flickered in his eyes; he would give Alice an expression. It was all Chloe’s fault.
Chloe burst into tears when she received the call. Gavin comforted her. “Why are you crying?” Four called. He wants me to take congee to Second Brother. It’s a trap; he wants to beat me again.”
“Chloe, tell Alice the truth. Expose
Four; he won’t
bother you again.” “No! I grew up in the Windham family; I can’t betray them. Come with me to the hospital?” With Gavin, Blake wouldn’t dare hit her.
Gavin hesitated.“My mother has guards watching me. I can only meet you at school; I need to report my whereabouts to her.”
Chloe stopped crying, annoyed at this mama’s boy.
“Chloe, if you’re in danger, call me.”
Chloe brightened.“Will you save me?”
I’ll call the police.”
Chloe gritted her teeth; she didn’t need his help.
She contacted her father; the number was disconnected. He always used disposable numbers. She called Ethan for help; he was her only hope.
Chloe went to Noah’s room, subtly revealing her injuries. Noah frowned. More injuries?”
e shrank back.“I went to apologize to Alice. I explained everything, saying it wasn’t Four’s fault. But Four wasn’t satisfied; he called me back. Second Brother, I’m scared!”
Noah knew Blake’s temper, he’d been violent towards Chloe. “I’ll talk to Four; that’s unacceptable.” Blake burst in, his scars horrifying. Chloe jumped, Blake grabbed her arm. If you hadn’t shown me that video and said Alice would expose me, I wouldn’t have attacked her. I wouldn’t be like this!
Chloe looked to Noah for help.
Noah asked, “Did she show you a
“Yes. She deleted it, but I’m
Noah looked at Chloe.“Is it true?”
Chloe stammered, “I… I didn’t…”
video?”
not lying. I wouldn’t attack Alice without reason.”
not
Noah was disappointed. “Youre lying.” He remembered the bar surveillance video; Chloe had lied even when he’d seen the evidence. He believed Blake; Chloe had deleted the video.
Blake was surprised.“Second Brother, you believe me?”
“Yes. Chloe did this before. Lack of evidence doesn’t mean it didn’t happen. Alice’s our sister; you wouldn’t attack her without reason.”
“But Brother doesn’t believe me. Chloe is terrible! She ruined our relationship with Alice.” Blake grabbed Chloe’s hair. “Since I’m disfigured, you should be too; suffer what I’m suffering.” “No! I can’t be disfigured!” Chloe screamed, begging Noah for help.
Noah hesitated.“Disfigurement isn’t fatal.”
Chloe
despaired;
she regretted her
plan. Disfigurement would ruin
her.
Blake held a knife to Chloe’s face.“A little cut here.”
“No! Four, I’ll do anything! Don’t disfigure me!”
“Stop! Four, are you insane?!”
Ethan arrived, pushing Blake away.“Are you crazy? If this gets out, you’ll suffer too! Isn’t there. enough chaos already?”
“Brother, it’s Chloe’s fault!”
Chloe, clinging to Ethan, sobbed.“Brother, it’s my fault. Don’t blame Four.” “Chloe, you don’t owe the Windhams anything. Your father died saving our parents; we owe you.”
Chloe said tearfully, “I grew up here; I consider you family. I won’t do anything.” Ethan felt relieved; Chloe was obedient and sensible. He looked at Blake. “You made Chloe. apologize. Did Alice forgive you?”
Blake’s face fell.“No.”
“I told
you Alice is heartless. Get ahead of this; make sure she never recovers!” Since Alice was ruthless, he would be too.
This chapter maintains the high tension and dramatic conflict, pushing the plot forward while keeping the Americanized setting and colloquialisms.
