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?

tugged at Luke’s sleeve.“Luke, don’t be mad. Joining your team is something I’ve

anger. He felt Alice was being ungrateful, daring to

Think carefully about your answer. Do you

Luke.”

found it amusing; it turned out Luke was all bark, easily manipulated

pretended to be concerned.”Alice, just agree. Don’t

at her.“Chloe, since you’ve always wanted to join the team, I’ll give you my

that, she retreated

her backpack and started on her homework, realizing she was rusty on a lot of material

a servant knocked on her door.“Miss, dinner

up to me.”

the others are waiting for you in the dining room.” They

was still under the Welch family’s control and could only deal

room and found Noah, Caleb, Luke, and Chloe already seated. Alice took a seat at the far corner, quietly grabbing a plate to eat. The atmosphere was tense, but Chloe’s laughter

teach you to play. You’re smart. You’ll learn quickly and be just

I’ll work hard

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