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Alice smirked at the 990,000 dowry message. The white lotus was good at manipulating simps. Only Lewis was messaging; Chloe’s eyes lit up at the dowry. She hadn’t expected the cripple to be
so generous.
Chloe quickly replied, “I don’t want our family to split. It’s all my fault.” Lewis continued to fawn
over her.
Lawrence couldn’t stand it.“If you’re splitting the assets, let’s discuss it tomorrow, and Alice gets
her share.”
Alice glanced at the messages and turned off her phone. She was eager to see what Ethan would do.
That night, Alice dreamt of the car accident, the chaos, her parents‘ voices:“Save her first.” Then, she saw hands reaching for her, pulling her out.
Waking up,
Alice tried to recall the dream but couldn’t. Was the driver the one who saved her? She doubted it. If not the driver, was there someone else at the scene? Ethan had mentioned someone else in the backseat of the (the culprit’s car).
To find the truth, she needed to find Chloe’s father or approach the Mos. The fugitive must know what happened.
Alice splashed cold water on her face. She knew the clues now. In her past life, she’d known nothing and died. This was a good start.
Alice went to class and saw Max and Garrett in front of the building. Max sneered.“Alice, I heard your foundation took kickbacks. If you can’t afford charity, don’t pretend.”
Alice retorted, “The supplier scandal involved more than just our foundation; the Mos were among the first implicated!”
Max was angry but knew Alice was difficult to deal with; she suppressed her anger. She’d get even- eventually.
Garrett approached Alice,
Alice, whispering, “Chloe hasn’t been to school. Is she sick?” Chloe had called in sick? Alice looked at Garrett.“Why do you care? You broke up. “It was a pretense; my mother disapproved. But we’re still together. She’s been ignoring me lately.” Garrett worried his mother had upset Chloe.
Alice smirked. They hadn’t broken up?“Chloe isn’t sick; she’s getting engaged.” “Engaged?” Garrett was shocked.“Impossible! To whom?”
“My fifth brother. They’ve been close since childhood.”
“Impossible! Chloe said she only likes me! How could she get engaged to someone else?!” His expression betrayed his thoughts.
“Ask her.” Alice left, ignoring Garrett’s reaction. She hadn’t expected Chloe to be two–timing. Alice had planned to use Chloe’s embezzlement to find her father, but the expired napkins disrupted her plan. She couldn’t compromise and let Chloe stay at the foundation; it would arouse suspicion. She needed another plan.
If Garrett found out, he’d likely break up with Chloe, leaving her with fewer people to rely on.
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Alice focused on her classes. But in the afternoon, she received a call from Ethan.“Chloe has been taken in for questioning. You’re eager to see her arrested, huh?”
“Yes, very eager,” Alice said, having waited a long time for this day.“What about my
Ethan hung up without answering. Alice found it amusing.
conditions?”
After class, Alice went to the esports base and livestreamed their training. After the Chen family incident, she’d stopped regular weekend streams, focusing on the team. This helped boost their reputation.
Alice returned to the Land mansion; Lewis was demanding a division of assets. She wouldn’t miss this.
As she entered, Lawrence was waiting.“Fifth brother and Big brother are arguing.” “I guessed. Big brother doesn’t want to divide the assets, right?”
“Yes. His company is about to go public, and he doesn’t want this to interfere. He also doesn’t approve of Fifth brother and Chloe’s engagement.”
Alice was surprised; Ethan disapproved? He’d asked her to be merciful towards Chloe.
“Alice, if Big brother divides the assets, Second brother and I will fight for your share.”
“I only want what Mom and Dad left me.” She didn’t want Ethan’s money. Accepting it would lead to lifelong moral blackmail.
Alice entered the hall and heard the argument.
Lewis threatened, “Big brother, if you don’t give me my share, you’re stealing my money!”
“Lewis, if it weren’t for me, would you have so much wealth?”
“But I need money for the engagement, and you won’t give it to me!” Lewis felt embarrassed about being left outside Pear Garden, especially in front of Chloe.
Ethan’s temples throbbed.
Chloe intervened.“Big brother, Fifth brother is worried about me being arrested; he needs the money urgently.” If she weren’t facing charges, Lewis wouldn’t be so insistent.
Ethan looked at Chloe sternly.“You caused the mess; you solve it.”
Chloe panicked.“Big brother, I was momentarily confused. I won’t do it again. Fifth brother and I will obey you.” She knew Ethan liked being
being in control; she flattered him.
Ethan’s expression softened. Alice entered. She looked at Lewis and Chloe.“When’s the wedding? I’ll send a gift.”
“Alice, you shouldn’t have called the police, knowing Chloe is getting engaged to me!” Lewis protectively held Chloe’s hand.
looking at Chloe.“I saw Garrett today; guess what he said?”
Alice leaned back, looking at
Chloe’s face turned pale.
Alice smiled.“Garrett said you didn’t break up.”
