Chapter 69

Jane’s revelation was like a bomb. Luke’s mind went blank; he nearly stumbled. He was shocked and furious. Alice “was” “Sweet Lemon“! She’d been mocking him, including when he’d said he’d signed a skilled player–she’d known. who he meant. She’d said nothing! Luke’s eyes were bloodshot. He looked at Alice, devastated, “Alice, why did you lie to me?” Why hide it? Why not tell him she was the streamer?

Luke was

heartbroken

and

confused.

Alice’s expression was calm.I didn’t lie.”

“Then why didn’t you say you were the streamer?”

“Because it wasn’t necessary.”

Hadn’t Alice always favored him?

Alice’s cold, clear gaze chilled Luke to the bone. He couldn’t believe her words. Even with their disagreements, he’d believed they were family. Why was this time different? She knew how important the competition was; why had she done this?

Noah pulled Luke back.“Calm down.”

I can’t! How can I be calm?!” Luke turned to Noah, his eyes red. “Noah, I…” He was heartbroken. Noah didn’t know what to say; he’d warned Luke that Alice had changed. Luke hadn’t listened. Now he knew.

there a reason?” “Are there rumors of conflict with your family?” This was a huge story. [Sweet Lemon]” was the Windham heiress, the girl who’d mastered the twelve–hit combo! Such a talented girl left her family’s team to sign with Shrimp

stop the

family from bothering her. Noah sighed. He’d guessed right. Alice was deeply hurt and didn’t want to acknowledge them ast brothers.

family? Was it necessary?” Were family issues so serious? He’d thought she was just sulking. Now he realized.

was unreadable; she didn’t bother responding. Those “small disagreements” had been painful for

Luke was speechless. He didn’t mean it that way, but he couldn’t explain

you join for the finals?”

knew Green Fruit and Shrimp Live were competitors, yet you signed

did you have a falling out with

the hall, her

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them like strangers.

furious.“Stop asking! What’s it to you?!” Chloe’s expression was complex. She hadn’t expected Alice to be the streamer! Alice

so many

hiding her identity? Noah remained calm, pulling Luke aside.

his eyes, said

will handle this. Please don’t misreport. We’ll release a

lingered, looking apologetic to the reporters.“Luke was upset. Alice’s words were hurtful. She’s angry, but family matters should be discussed privately. I don’t

wouldn’t return to the

was

banquet, Alice attracted attention.“[Sweet Lemon],” the rising star,

livestreaming for

Live, Shrimp

her family’s rival.

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