Chapter 248
Alice was surprised Eilon answered.
“Where’s Noah?” she asked coldly.
“Who’s Noah? You won’t even call him Brother. Why do you want the Windham family’s assets? You’re not even a Lu anymore!‘ Ethan said triumphantly, finally getting the upper hand. Alice had been a headache lately.
Alice’s tone was firm. “It’s Mom and Dad’s inheritance. You have no right to give it away. I’d rather donate it to the Red Cross than give it to Chloe.”
“You’re dreaming. Unless you drop the charges against Four and Six, I’ll give Mom and Dad’s inheritance to you. Otherwise, it goes to Chloe. I mean it.”
He hung up. Alice kicked a table in frustration.
Then, a call from Maple Corp.“Alice, had news.”
“Go ahead.”
“Noah’s company lost the bid, but they’re active again, competing with us, spreading rumors.
smirked. The Windhams were making their
Alice
move.“What
rumors?”
“That you’re a Lu, involved in Lu Corp’s Al project, stole trade secrets after leaving home, and are falsely accusing them.”
“That’s all they’ve got,” Alice said, realizing she couldn’t be passive. She needed to clear things up publicly, to stop the Windhams’s harassment.
After training, Alice went to the gym. Jack appeared.“Weren’t you supposed to rest?”
speed.“How
Alice adjusted the treadmill speed. “How did you get here?”
“You talked to Lawyer Henry about the Windham family’s assets?”
“Yes, I didn’t want them, but Ethan gave Mom and Dad’s inheritance to Chloe. I can’t tolerate that.” The Windhams were facing bankruptcy when her parents died; their current wealth was due to her brothers‘ hard work. She didn’t want it, but Mom and Dad’s inheritance was different.
Jack understood.“They’re using this to force you to back down.”
“Yes. They’ve always done this,” Alice said. “And after the plagiarism at Maple Corp, Ethan spread rumors that I stole trade secrets.”
“What’s your plan? Jack asked, sensing her determination.
“A press conference. I’ll clear everything up. No more hiding,” Alice said, ready to confront them directly.
Jack smiled.“Good.”
“I’ll have TG PR arrange it,” Alice said, done with Ethan’s tactics.
Jack said, “But this will make it harder to get your parents‘ inheritance back. “Chloe’s managing the foundation. Given her greed, she’ll manipulate the accounts. I’ll gather evidence to send her to prison and disgrace Ethan!” Alice wouldn’t compromise.
Jack handed her water. “Looks like I’m not needed.”
Chapter 245
Alice smirked. Yes, you are.”
“What do you need?”
“Your support. Even if I do something… questionable to deal with the Windhams, you’ll always be on my side. She looked at him anxiously.
He tapped her forehead.“Of course. You kill; I’ll dispose of the body. You burn; I’ll watch the
flames.”
Alice smiled. “Not necessary. I’m a law–abiding citizen.”
After dinner, Jack drove her back to school.“I’m going out of town. I’ll try to be back for your press conference.”
“No need. TG PR will handle it.” Alice didn’t expect Jack to handle everything. She should handle the Windham family herself.
Jack called Jack. Alice’s having a press conference. If I can’t be there, keep an eye on things.”
“Sure. But you had Daniel deny the engagement with the Mo heiress. That’s a slap in the face.”
Tve given the Mos enough face. They didn’t appreciate it,” Jack said. He’d never acknowledged his engagement to Julia Garcia, and he’d given the Mos a chance to explain, but they’d remained silent. Now, he wouldn’t hold back. Having Daniel make that statement was a warning; if the Mos didn’t understand, he would clarify it himself.
He ended the call when Alice texted that she was back at the dorm.
Noticing someone showering, Alice asked Alice, New roommate?”
“Yes, a special one, Alice replied, before the girl emerged. She had difficulty walking
Alice just glanced at her.“Hello, I’m Alice.”
“Hello,” the girl replied coldly, without introducing herself.
Alice texted, “She’s from the journalism department. The dorm manager asked us to help her. She’s not very sociable.”
Alice replied, “Okay. Let’s help if we can.”
The next day, Alice and Alice went to class; the new roommate didn’t show up. After class, Alice got a call from the school.“Alice, the Mos want to sponsor the team again. Arrange a meeting.”
“We already have a sponsor,” Alice said.
“The Mos have sponsored for years. It’s difficult to refuse. Arrange a meeting,” the teacher said, hanging up before Alice could object.
Alice felt uneasy. Hopefully, it Was just
simple sponsorship renewal.
Seeing Chloe rushing in, crying and holding her hand, Alice felt a knot in her stomach. “Alice, Second Brother is very ill. His last wish is to see you.
see you. Please go to the hospital!”
This chapter continues the suspense and develops the plot, while incorporating the consistent Americanized setting and colloquial speech. The focus on Alice’s strategic thinking and the introduction of another potential conflict add
add compAlicety to the narrative.
