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

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

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

his

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

it. It should be fine.” Alice had invited Jane; the invitation

guest.

said, “I was

told me. Come

said, “Alice, the haters are awful! Chloe even liked their comments! Everyone thinks you have a sponsor. Noah’s your

Alice was calm.“Whatever.”

It’s better not having them.” Alice looked at her reflection, feeling detached. She was finally independent.. Hours later, the styling was

took some selfies with Jane. “Let’s

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

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

acted nonchalant. Don’t worry. We

reporters swarmed

A

custom dress, wearing an emerald necklace and

Chloe had

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