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Alice looked at Mary. She didn’t need Mary to defend her, but she was glad Mary wasn’t fooled by the Windham family.
Ethan frowned.“Mary, Chloe apologized. Let it go.”
Mary looked at Ethan incredulously, unsure how he could. say that.
Finn chimed in.“Miss Parker, you don’t know Alice. What you see isn’t necessarily true. Chloe would never intentionally frame someone; someone is framing her.” He implied Alice did it to impress Mary.
Mary looked at Ethan.“You think so too?”
Ethan said after a pause, “Alice and the family have a lot of conflict. She’s done this before, so you can’t fully trust her.”
Mary was disappointed. Ethan’s tone was impatient. “Mary, there are people watching. Give me some face.”
Chloe cried, “Big Brother, I don’t want you and Sister Parker to fight because of me. Even though I didn’t do it, I’ll do as Sister Parker says, as long as she’s not angry.”
Mary slapped Chloe. Finn protected Chloe.“Miss Parker, why did you hit her?”
“I hit her because I wanted to. Do I need to consult a calendar?” Mary couldn’t take it anymore. “Ethan, you protect Chloe so much. I’ll tell my aunt to cancel the engagement. You can spend your life with this white lotus.”
Alice found Mary increasingly endearing. Mary came to her, linking arms.“Let’s go “No! You can’t go! Big Brother, will you just watch Chloe get bullied? We’re family!” Finn yelled at Ethan.
Ethan was in a difficult position; he couldn’t offend the Parker family. He pulled Chloe over.“Apologize.”
Finn looked at Mary.“Did you hear him? He wants you to apologize.”
Mary raised an eyebrow.“Ethan, are you sure?”
Ethan looked at Chloe.“Apologize!”
Chloe was shocked.“Big Brother, I didn’t do anything wrong!” Why should she apologize? Why should she believe Mary?
Ethan whispered, “The Windham family can’t afford to offend the Parker family. Apologize, or the Windham family will go bankrupt!” Mary clearly favored Alice.
Chloe cried. Finn said, “Chloe, let’s go. We won’t apologize. Big Brother can’t do anything to you.” But Chloe didn’t move. Finn was useless; all talk, no action. If she left, would she get back into the Al project? Ethan wouldn’t allow it.
Thinking of her father’s plan, Chloe swallowed her anger and looked at Alice and Mary.“I’m sorry.”
Mary said coldly, “You still haven’t admitted to spilling the wine.”
I’m sorry. I accidentally spilled it. It wasn’t Sister Alice. I was scared, so I spoke wrongly.” Chloe wouldn’t admit it was intentional.
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Mary was furious. Alice pulled Mary away.“Let’s go.”
Mary said, frustrated, “I wasn’t finished.”
“She won’t admit it. People will think you’re bullying her. It’s bad for your reputation.” Alice looked at Mary seriously.“No need to defend me. I appreciate it.”
“But you were wronged! Chloe did it on purpose!”
I know. It’s happened many times. Thank you for making them apologize, but you’re the one who suffered.” Alice didn’t want Mary to be affected.
Mary’s eyes reddened. I’m sorry; I misunderstood you.”
Alice sighed. “It’s fine. I don’t care about them mymore. You said you were breaking up with my brother?”
told my family, but they said it was a minor issue; I should talk to Ethan. Mary looked helpless. “Engagements aren’t easy to break, but I’ll try.”
“My brother cares about face. If you oppose him, he’ll break up with had difficulties at home.
you.” Alice guessed Mary
Mrs. Parker arrived and went to Mary.“Why aren’t you with Mr.
you with Mr. Windham?”
Mary replied obediently, “I’ll go soon.”
Alice’s eyes turned cold. Ethan approached.“Mrs. Parker.”
Mrs. Parker looked at Ethan. “I arranged people for you. Perform well; the media needs good.
stories.”
Yes, Mrs. Parker. I’ll personally measure Mary’s feet and get custom shoes made.” Mrs. Parker smiled. “That’s good. That’s why I asked her to come.”
Mary resisted.“Aunt, I have an appointment with
I have an appointment with a friend to measure
Mrs. Parker’s tone was unhappy.“Which friend?”
Alice said, “Me.”
my feet.
Mrs. Parker finally noticed Alice.“Miss Windham? You’re a streamer. You know about this?” She admired Alice’s skills. Not only did she charm Jack, but she also got shares in Maple Leaf. Once the project launched, Alice would be worth millions. Mrs. Parker had learned Chloe was adopted. She needed to watch out for Alice.
Someone came to Alice.“Alice, here’s your ID card. You’re presenting as the chief engineer, Don’t forget it.”
Mrs. Parker was surprised.“Alice is the chief engineer?”
The employee nodded.“Yes. Anything wrong?”
“She’s so young, a freshman. How could she be the chief engineer?” Mrs. Parker’s tone was mocking. She looked at Alice; no wonder Julia had been surpassed. This Alice was something
else
The employee retorted, “She’s a top student, and she led this project.”
“So what? Many top students work for us.”
Mrs. Parker didn’t believe it.“Some men do anything for a woman.” She meant Jack.
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Alice smiled faintly. “Mrs. Parker, your investment judgment is usually excellent. But this time, you’re wrong” Ignoring Mrs. Parker, she left.
Mrs. Parker’s face darkened. “Ethan, there will be reporters asking questions, right? If he can’t answer, it’ll be embarrassing.” She planned to humiliate Alice.
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