Chapter 67

Alice hung up, finding it ridiculous. Generous? Last time, her generosity had led to her dying alone in a mental hospital.

Noah texted: [I increased your allowance by $10,000. Stop being angry, okay?]

Alice smirked. She’d never cared about having more than Chloe. They never understood what mattered to her.

She went to Garrett’s room. He was yawning, his hair messy. He handed her a card.“Get your hair done this afternoon. Tell them I sent you.”

Thanks.” Alice took the card. The Windhams would have arranged this before. Chloe and Luke would be at the event. She didn’t care about makeup, but this was her first public appearance. since leaving home. She didn’t want to be underestimated.

Jack glanced at Alice, seeing a smile–no more anxiety or timidity. He smiled slightly. The sapling he’d nurtured had finally grown.

Alice took her dress and prepared to leave.

Garrett said, “Alice, we have things to do. We can’t wait around for you to get ready. I have no patience for that!”

that!” He and Jack couldn’t be seen together by reporters.

“It’s fine. I can go myself.” Alice looked at Jack. He looked up, his gaze deep.“Call me if you anything.”

Alice smiled and left.

need

up is normal. She date, get married. You can’t make her a prude! Some

Garrett. Garrett, anticipating this, jumped and continued, “Didn’t you say Alice liked someone? Maybe a classmate! They’ll be lovey–dovey in

rubbed his

took a cab to the salon. Jane arrived shortly after. “Is

it. It should be fine.” Alice

guest.

“I was referred

told me.

even liked their comments! Everyone thinks you have a sponsor.

Alice was calm.“Whatever.”

envy your brothers, but now I see they favor Chloe. It’s better not having them.” Alice looked at her reflection, feeling detached. She was finally independent.. Hours later, the styling was done. Alice put on the dress; she looked unfamiliar. Jane took pictures. “Alice, you look beautiful! Chloe manipulated you, making

some selfies with Jane. “Let’s go.”

at a five–star hotel. Many luxury cars and

If you weren’t here, I’d be helping my brother, not entering through the

nonchalant. Don’t worry. We have

approached, reporters swarmed towards someone.

looked A celebrity!”

dress, wearing an emerald

had given her. Now Chloe had them. Alice didn’t feel sad, she didn’t care about

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