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Alice watched as Jack pulled out his phone and stepped aside to make a call. She hid in safety corridor, making sure Noah wouldn’t spot her here. When Jack finished his call and approached her, he looked down at her from above. His expression was calm, but his tone was particularly cocky:“Let’s go.”
Share to?”
“To watch a show.”
Alice followed him into the elevator, heading straight to the third floor. The decor up here was completely different from downstairs. She stole a glance at the man beside her, having heard that the third floor of this restaurant required a certain membership level to access. No one in New York likely had that level of membership. Jack had entered easily, and the staff were deferential. Alice whispered, “I heard only high–level members.
heard only high–level members can access the third floor.”
“Yes, I know.”
Alice looked at his profile; was he deliberately avoiding her question? Of course, she knew that too. But what she wanted to ask was how he could just waltz up to the third floor!
As she was lost in thought, Jack suddenly stopped, and she bumped into his back. He turned his head, a
first, I’ll explain later.” teasing glint in his eyes:“Watch the show first, But then he turned and walked away. Alice called out, “Where are you going?”
“Restroom.”
She glanced at the restroom not far away; that guy just took the elevator down. Where was h headed? Alice then realized they were standing in a corridor that had a clear view of the private room on the second floor. Something felt off, but she saw Jack stepping out of the elevator. The private room door opened, and Noah, along with Chloe, walked out, accompanied by a staff member who was saying something, Noah looked unhappy, and they headed for the elevator. Jack stood there as if he had been waiting for them to come out.
When Noah saw this man, he instinctively frowned: “What are you doing here? Did Alice find you?”
The restaurant had been cleared; which meant a big shot was coming. The Welch family were influential, but this restaurant’s origins were in Washington, and they held significant power. Chloe which meant a big shot was coming.“Impossible! Isn’t this restaurant members–only? How did a school doctor get in? It must be that Alice brought him in!” A handsome doctor was still just
a doctor.
Jack’s tone was impatient. “Take her out.”
Suddenly, two staff members appeared, heading straight for Chloe, who quickly hid behind Noah.“Noah, I’m scared.”
Noah stepped forward.“What do you mean?”
“Literally. She’s too noisy. I want to talk to you,” Jack said coldly, his tone brooking no argument. Noah noticed the restaurant was empty. Was it because of this doctor? Last time, when Alice was taken away by this school doctor, he used the Welch family’s connections but couldn’t find her. He had secretly investigated this school doctor but found nothing about him. This Jack was a mystery; he didn’t know if he was intentionally getting close to Alice. It seemed unlikely. After
all, Alice was just a young girl who had never left New York and wouldn’t have offended anyone. Noah wanted to know their relationship, so he told Chloe, ‘Go wait for me outside.”
“Noah.”
“Be obedient!”
Despite her reluctance, Chloe had to leave.
Noah reassessed the school doctor in front of him; his aura was extraordinary, definitely not of ordinary origin.
Noah asked, “Where’s Alice?”
“I’m not obligated to tell you. She’s under my protection. I don’t want you hurting her before her
exams.”
“Hurting want from her?”
Alice? She’s my sister! And you, an unknown school doctor, what do y
Jack was cold and sharp. “That’s none of your business.”
“She’s my sister; why shouldn’t I care?” Noah recalled this man had called the police, forcing Luke to move out and stay away from Alice.
Jack had one hand in his pocket, his expression haughty:“Take care of your fake sister and keep your false kindness to yourself.”
After he spoke, the elevator doors opened, and a middle–aged man stepped out. Noah said. hastily, “Manager, this man is suspicious. He wanted to learn
learn Jack’s identity. The manager was deferential to Jack. He addressed Noah, ‘Mr. Welch, the restaurant is closed. Please leave.”
Noah looked at Jack.“What about him?”
“Mr. Welch, this way. The manager didn’t answer.
Noah was escorted to the elevator, seeing Jack’s tall, arrogant figure. His silhouette was tall, hist slightly bowing his head, clearly indicating that this school doctor, Jack, was not of ordinary background. Noah suddenly thought of Alice. When did she get to know these people? He recalled Alice’s departing figure and her changes lately; could it be that this man gave her the courage to stand up against the family? Noah felt a headache coming on. He needed to investigate Jack’s background to avoid trouble. with his older brother later, who wouldn’t be so forgiving. He had to resolve this quickly. Noah took out his phone, but Alice didn’t answer or reply to his messages. Alice watched her second. brother leave and looked up to see Jack stepping out of the elevator, his steps slow and powerful, his gaze calm:“They’re gone.”
posture arto the restaurant manager stood nearby,
Alice was surprised. “How did you do that?” He’d said “they” would leave. Alice was a bit surprised:“How did you do that?”
For a moment, Alice thought Jack was just bragging; after all, this was New York.
He stood before her.’I called a friend.”
“Your friend is influential. He has third–floor membership and can make the restaurant evict people.”
Jack said calmly, “He’s alright.”
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Alice’s mood improved; she was curious. “Who is he?” Few families in New York had that kind of
power.
Jack was reluctant to say, “From Washington.”
“No wonder. He must be a wealthy heir.” Washington was a hub of power and wealth; her older brother had spent most of his time there.
Alice looked at him curiously.“How do you know such a wealthy person? Were you
Was he really just a school doctor?
