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

said lazily, “Jack, Alice’s an adult now. Getting dressed up is normal. She date,

this, jumped and continued, “Didn’t you say Alice liked someone? Maybe

rubbed his

cab to the salon. Jane arrived shortly after. “Is this salon trustworthy? I’ve never heard.

be fine.” Alice had invited

guest.

Alice said, “I

He told me.

the haters are awful! Chloe even liked their comments! Everyone thinks you have

Alice was calm.“Whatever.”

reflection, feeling detached. She was finally independent.. Hours later, the

took some selfies with Jane. “Let’s go.”

took a cab to the event at a five–star hotel. Many

weren’t here, I’d

acted nonchalant. Don’t worry. We

approached, reporters swarmed

A

and Chloe emerged from a car. Chloe was in a custom dress, wearing an emerald necklace and jade bracelet, looking like

her brothers had given her. Now Chloe had them. Alice didn’t

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