Chapter 72

“I don’t want to repeat myself.”

Noah, usually mild–mannered, was frighteningly serious. He gritted his teeth. Have you forgotten why we’re even here?”

Luke finally calmed down. He’d come to the gala hoping to reconcile with Alice, but things had spiraled wildly out of control.

Chloe, sensing the shift in the atmosphere, whispered to Luke, “Sixth Brother, let’s go. My foot

hurts.”

Luke, frustrated but defeated, reluctantly left with Chloe, without a single apology.

Alice watched the whole absurd drama unfold, feeling nothing but weary indifference. Chloe’s same old tricks, Luke’s predictable reaction. it was all tiresome and irritating.

Noah swallowed his disappointment, carefully addressing Alice.“I apologize for Luke. I… I never expected him to act like that.” The guilt gnawed at him, especially considering Luke’s brazen demand for Alice’s apology.

Alice’s voice was flat.“I don’t accept his apology.”

“Alice, I know you’re angry, and I am too. But you really can’t sign with TikTok. It’s a cutthroat business, and I don’t want you to get hurt.” He looked at her with pleading eyes. “I know you’ve always been obedient, and I’ve neglected you. But that changes now. Sign with Green Apple Live, and you’ll have all the resources you need.”

“I’ve already signed with TikTok. Alice’s tone was casual.

Noah’s face froze. He hadn’t expected her to move so quickly. He was incredulous.“Such a big decision, and you made it alone? Didn’t you consider talking to the family?”

“My life, my decisions.”

Alice turned and walked away, unwilling to engage further. Noah watched her go, a mixture of helplessness and sorrow washing over him. Alice had changed. She no longer relied on him, not longer revolved around him.

The gala’s minor disruption was quickly forgotten. Alice, the twelve–hit–combo gaming streamer, was a popular attraction. The TikTok manager personally approached her with a contract. “Ms. Alice, let’s do this today.”

Alice nodded.“Okay.”

accomplished on stage,

connections. Leaving with Chloe, Chloe was practically

about it!”

haven’t changed.” But she

time.

team, approached them.“Ms. Alice, may I

was about to refuse when Noah intervened.“No

Daniel raised

sure

your sister

wants

“Are you “She’s still my sister. Don’t even think about it, Coach.”

between herself and Noah.“I can get

of you.”

I need to talk to

Alice’s expression

was

don’t

anything

talk

about.”

make sure he pays for this. Are you really going to let this drive a wedge between you and the rest

laughable. Hadn’t the family always sided with Chloe? She responded coldly, “It makes

familiar car pulled up. Alice

rolled down, and Jack’s gaze met hers.“Get in.”

into the passenger seat.

she closed the door, Noah approached. “Alice, I know

her

the gas

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