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?

don’t be mad. Joining your team is something I’ve

Luke’s anger. He felt Alice was being ungrateful, daring to refuse

at Alice.“You only get one chance. Think carefully about your answer. Do you want to join our family

Luke.”

Luke was all bark, easily manipulated

concerned.”Alice, just agree. Don’t

you’ve always wanted to join

retreated to her room.

was rusty on a lot of material and needed to catch up fast.

a servant knocked on her door.“Miss,

it up

Mr. Welch and the others are waiting for you in the dining room.”

tightly, realizing she was still under the Welch family’s control and could only deal

Chloe already seated. Alice took a seat at the

You’re smart. You’ll learn

work hard and won’t hold you

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