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

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

his temples, feeling

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

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

guest.

salon, Alice said, “I was referred

He told me.

haters are awful! Chloe even liked their comments!

Alice was calm.“Whatever.”

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,

some selfies with

to the event at a five–star hotel. Many luxury cars and reporters were

event. If you weren’t here,

worry. We

reporters swarmed towards

looked A celebrity!”

dress, wearing an emerald necklace and jade bracelet, looking like a

the jewelry–the apology gifts her brothers had given her. Now Chloe had them. Alice didn’t feel sad,

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