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!”

voice trembling. Everyone looked at her. She walked toward Alice, her tone was humble.“Luke really hopes you can join the team. If my presence is making

up. I’m not joining the team because I don’t want to, and it has nothing to do with you. Stop trying to make yourself

because I took your spot. I thought I could seize the opportunity you didn’t

sniffed, her voice sweet and pitiful, making everyone feel a

twinge of pity for Chloe.“Chloe, it was Luke who was

dragged into this. Seeing Chloe’s act, he regretted letting her join. She was better suited to being

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she joined the team or not had nothing to do with this woman! Wasn’t Chloe the one who didn’t want to see her join the team? Now she was resorting to self–harm to force her hand; was she crazy?

nothing to

didn’t want, and I wouldn’t have made you angry. After all these years, just growing up in the Welch family, I’m already very satisfied; I’d

Luke was

instantly; he had a bit of a grudge

looked at Alice anxiously.“Alice, can you bear to watch your sister

be fine. So, all Alice had to do was nod in agreement. Alice said calmly, “Have you all

was surprised.“What do you

I’m not joining the team simply because I don’t like it; it has nothing to do with any of you. Secondly, Chloe using self–harm to

sarcasm was sharp.

to speak all fell

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

do with me? Whether Chloe self–harms or commits suicide, it’s none

of

my-

father saved your life! How can you provoke

aback; she never expected

slap didn’t land on her

this is already your second act of violence; by law, the victim can report this and seek protection for their

her head, staring at him in

was he doing here?

our family matter; you,

expect him to show

clear how excessive your behavior is.” His eyes

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