Chapter 29

Alice stood there, expressionless, watching them.

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Oh, they thought she was still the same Alice from before? They had never bothered to ask for her opinion, casually sweeping everything under the rug as if it were a grand favor to her.

She didn’t care anymore.

Luke felt a twinge of guilt, unable to meet Alice’s gaze, waiting for Noah to step in.

Noah, as the older, continued, “Alice, after this match, you’ve proven your strength. No one can replace your position in the team.”

With that, Alice should feel reassured, right?

Chloe’s face darkened with resentment. She’d worked so hard; why did Alice effortlessly take her place? She might lack talent, but her effort was comparable.

Luke looked at Alice hopefully; although he didn’t speak, he also wanted Alice to join the team. They had laid out the olive branch; surely Alice shouldn’t be stubborn anymore.

Alice’s gaze was cold.“I refuse.”

Luke was distraught.“Why?”

“I competed because they insulted my parents, not because I wanted to join the team.”

“But clearly practiced secretly, didn’t you do that to come back?”

Alice didn’t just become this skilled overnight.

She must have been practicing behind the scenes; what else could it be for if not to join the team?

Luke didn’t believe her, staring straight at her.

Alice’s features were delicate, her eyes cold as ice:“No.”

Luke’s heart sank, he couldn’t help but ask, “Alice, do I need to apologize personally for you to forgive me?”

Alice paused. “It’s not about forgiveness; there are more teams in this world than just the Welch family’s.” She loved competing, but not just for the Landing Team. The message was clear.

“Alice, I know you hate me!”

looked at her. She walked toward Alice, her tone was humble.“Luke really hopes you can join the team.

joining the team because I don’t want to, and it has nothing to

I took your spot. I thought I could seize the opportunity you didn’t want and prove myself, but I guess I’m just

pitiful, making everyone feel a pang

it was Luke who was

Chloe’s act, he regretted letting her join.

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indifference, Chloe made a bold move, pulling out a brow razor and pointing it at her wrist:“Alice, if I die, I

to do with this woman! Wasn’t Chloe the one who didn’t want to see her join the

down! This has nothing to

you didn’t want, and I wouldn’t have made you angry. After all these years,

Luke was

had a bit

Alice anxiously.“Alice, can you bear to watch your

the team, everything would be fine. So, all Alice had to do was nod in agreement. Alice

surprised.“What do you mean?”

has nothing to do with any of you. Secondly, Chloe using self–harm to coerce me is no different from me self–harming to force the King to

was sharp.

who had been about to speak all fell silent, realizing she

help but interject:“No matter what, Chloe’s still family.” Chloe was unskilled and irresponsible,

do with me? Whether Chloe self–harms or commits suicide, it’s

of

my-

her father saved your life! How can you provoke

Alice across the face. Alice was taken aback; she never expected Luke would hit

land

beside them, stopping Luke’s hand. His expression was cold.“According to the Minor Protection Law, this is already your second act of violence; by law,

head, staring at him in

was he

teeth.“Who are you? This is our family matter;

expect him

outsider can’t stand by, it’s clear how excessive your behavior is.” His eyes were filled with

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