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Alice watched Chloe’s anxious expression.“Give me the phone.”
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“No, we can’t call the police.” Chloe turned to Ethan, pleading, “Big brother, I don’t understand these things. The supplier said kickbacks were normal, but I didn’t expect expired goods.”
Ethan slapped Chloe.“You disappoint me! You took kickbacks? When has the Land family ever wronged you?” He was furious. How could he face Alice now?
Even after the slap, Chloe cried, “Big brother, I was momentarily blinded by greed and tricked by the supplier. I’m truly sorry.”
“Now you’re sorry? When you took the kickbacks, did you think about the consequences?” Ethan was exasperated.“Chloe, you’re increasingly troublesome.”
“Big brother, I truly know I was wrong. Please help me this once.” Chloe hadn’t expected the supplier to send expired napkins. She hadn’t anticipated Alice’s swift action; she hadn’t had time to destroy the evidence.
Ethan pushed Chloe away.“Alice is in charge of the foundation now. You should be asking her, not me.” He couldn’t control the situation anymore; Alice had the evidence.
Alice looked at Chloe, her tone cold.“Give me the phone.”
Chloe gritted her teeth.“Alice, please forgive me. We grew up together. If I get in trouble, it’ll ruin my reputation. I’ll give you the funds; I won’t touch them anymore.”
“No!” Alice snatched her phone back. She would get the funds back, but she needed to continue pressuring Chloe.
Chloe looked at Ethan.“Big brother, I’m not your real daughter, am I? That’s why one mistake is unforgivable?”
Ethan was taken aback.“Chloe, what do you mean?”
Chloe ran out of the office, crying. Ethan, angry, tugged at his tie. Chloe had dared to say him?
Alice scoffed.“Well, then I’ll call the police.”
“Alice, do we really need to make a big deal out of this?”
that to
“Not calling the police means everyone will think the Land family embezzled charity funds and bought expired goods.”
Alice turned and left. She knew Chloe would seek help since Ethan hadn’t helped.
Alice called Mandy, her PR contact.“Keep an eye on Chloe and the supplier. People behind Chloe will act.” This wouldn’t be solved by simple intimidation.
“Ms. Alice, please be careful. They might try to shift the blame to you.” “Good point.” Alice decided to stay at the Land mansion for the next few days.
She returned to her dorm to pack. She told Lana Parker, “I won’t be staying in the dorm for the next few days. I’m going back to the Land mansion.”
y would y you do that?”
Noticing Mary Parker
also was
there, Alice
club recounted the
incident.
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Lana Parker was furious.“Wow, that white lotus Chloe is outrageous! She took kickbacks, bought expired goods, and your brother didn’t let you call the police! He made
call the police! He made you clean up the mess!”
“I already called the police.”
“Good! Otherwise, your brother would protect Chloe and blame you. We need to arrest that little bitch!”
Alice left after packing. She wondered how the Chen family would react to the truth and whether they’d allow Ethan to protect Chloe.
That evening, Alice returned to the Land mansion. The new butler was attentive. Chloe, seeing this, angrily told the butler, “Where’s the fruit platter I asked for?” “Sorry, Miss Chloe, I was busy attending to Miss Alice. I’ll get it for you right away.” The butler, after talking to the staff, knew about the previous butler. He was attentive to Alice, as she was related by blood. Chloe’s favor wouldn’t compare.
Chloe slapped him.“You dare look down on me?”
The butler didn’t respond and went to the kitchen.
Alice knew Chloe was venting on the butler. She said coldly, “Instead of making trouble, think about explaining the kickbacks to the police.”
Chloe was furious. Her father said he would handle it; she just needed to be patient, admit her mistakes to Ethan, and play the victim.
drunk. Chloe eagerly attended
At dinner, Ethan returned,
to him.“Big brother…”
Ethan pointed at her.“Look at the mess you made! The Chen family knows, and they questioned me about my sister. Do you know how embarrassing this is?”
Chloe’s
eyes
filled with
tears.“Big brother, I was
tricked by the supplier.”
“If you hadn’t taken kickbacks, who would trick you? You’re greedy and stupid! Learn from Alice; she gained Mrs. Wilson’s favor and spoke up for our foundation!” Ethan had learned that Mrs. Wilson spoke up for the Land family because of Alice.
Chloe lost her composure.“It’s because she’s a Land, and I’m a chauffeur’s daughter. Those wealthy women wouldn’t look at me.” She was wronged; she had tried her best. Ethan’s face was pale. He looked at Alice.“The foundation’s reputation is okay thanks to the Chen family and Mrs. Wilson. We’ll issue a statement saying internal procurement took kickbacks and bought expired napkins.”
the fall for Chloe?” Alice’s eyes were icy.“Absolutely not. I’ll tell
“You want procurement to tak the police Chloe did the procurement.”
was
angry.“What
are
your
conditions this time
to
let
Chloe
off?”
Ethan
“No conditions. She must pay for her actions!” Alice didn’t believe Chloe could always escape unscathed.
Ethan looked at Chloe helplessly. “You saw what happened. I can’t do anything. I’ll lawyer.”
get you a good
“Big brother, don’t leave me!” Chloe knelt before Ethan, crying.“I’m truly sorry. I won’t do it again.”
A man in a wheelchair entered, saying coldly, “Chloe, stand up. You don’t need to beg them.”
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