Chapter 12

This time, she wouldn’t fall into the same trap!

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Alice said firmly, “Luke, I want to focus on my exams. I don’t want to be distracted by games.” She flatly rejected Luke’s proposal.

No, to be precise, it was more of a command.

What he said wasn’t a discussion; it was a notification.

“Alice, are you serious? You actually turned down. my invitation?” Luke’s expression soured. He hadn’t expected her to refuse. After all, for years, Alice had always obeyed him without question.

Alice stood her ground.“Since it’s an invitation, I can refuse.” She looked at him directly, watching his expression darken, feeling a bit of satisfaction.

But that didn’t concern her.

Luke’s voice sharpened. “You better think this through before you answer. Don’t act out, or I might not give you another chance, and you’ll be begging me!” He’d heard about the recent events, about Alice giving Chloe his prized gold trophy. That trophy was from the year he became a professional player, a championship win that meant the world to him. How dare she give it away?

Luke’s sleeve.“Luke, don’t be mad. Joining your team is something I’ve always dreamed of. Alice will come around

Luke’s anger. He felt Alice was

chance. Think carefully about your answer. Do you want to join

Luke.”

it turned out Luke was all bark, easily

to be concerned.”Alice, just agree.

to

retreated to her

her homework, realizing she was

her door.“Miss, dinner is ready.”

up

are waiting for you in the dining room.” They

Welch family’s control and could only deal with it

seated. Alice took a seat at the far corner, quietly grabbing

you to play. You’re smart. You’ll learn quickly and be just as good as anyone

lit up.“Luke, I’ll work hard and won’t

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