Chapter 49

Jack leaned back, his gaze lowered.

“I don’t know.”

“You didn’t secretly teach her?”

“She said she self–taught.”

Garrett was astonished. “Seriously? Someone actually learned it? Since you became famous with the twelve–hit combo, countless people have tried and failed.” Anyone who’s played the Gunner knows how hard it is to master King’s twelve–hit combo! It requires both talent and brains. Unless King himself teaches you, which almost never happens. No one ever had. Until Alice. The gaming world is still speculating about their relationship.

Jack tapped his fingers on the desk. She’s smart and incredibly talented.” She’ll go even further than he did..

Alice arrived at the school gates after school. Her driver waited respectfully. She glanced at the infirmary before getting into the car.

Returning to the Windham mansion, the place felt alien. She’d valued this place before. Now, it felt strange.

Entering the hall, Noah stood up. “You’re back. Eat dinner. I had the kitchen prepare your favorites.”

‘T’ll eat in my room.”

Alice went upstairs. Noah told the butler to send a meal up.

The butler grumbled, “Sir, this shows Alice has something against Miss Chloe. People will think she doesn’t want Chloe to eat with them.”

Chloe quickly interjected, “Butler Davis, don’t say that. Alice probably wants to save time.”

“Miss Chloe, you’re too kind.”

what’s happening here.” The butler shut up. Chloe noticed Noah’s change and grew more anxious.

best.”

Noah

the porridge.“You

didn’t

this.. softened slightly seeing “I have to. You have a weak stomach. I’ll take care of you until Alice cools down.” Chloe, still pale from

smiled, relieved. “The thought counts.” The porridge wasn’t as good as Alice’s, but

room had been rearranged. It bothered her,

food, but couldn’t resist, “Miss Alice, why

think

People will

Alice, annoyed, glared at the butler. He’d always favored Chloe, almost treating her like a daughter. Last time, Chloe had manipulated things, and this

01430

14

Chapter 49

tray, her eyes cold.“Know your place. You’re just a butler. Don’t presume to lecture me.” The butler was indignant.“Miss

have to listen?”

out. She’d ignored things before, but some people

was one

happened?” Noah rushed upstairs, seeing the spilled food. “Was the food not to

with everyone, but she knocked. over the food and

“Butler Davis,

was actually siding with

forward.“Noah, Butler Davis meant well. He’s been with the family

not what

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255