Six Brothers Plea for Forgiveness

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.”

in his chest. Alice, confident and accomplished on stage, was a revelation. He realized his little sister had grown up, no longer the dependent child

the gala, Alice made several valuable connections. Leaving with Chloe, Chloe was practically ecstatic.

about it!”

time, Chloe’s tactics haven’t changed.” But she wouldn’t be a victim

time.

coach of the ‘Ball‘ e–sports team, approached them.“Ms. Alice, may I offer you a ride home?!

about to refuse when Noah intervened.“No

Daniel raised

sure

your sister

wants

you?” raised an eyebrow. “Are you “She’s still my sister. Don’t even think about it, Coach.” Noah didn’t want Alice involved with

herself and Noah.“I

of you.”

to talk to you.

Alice’s expression

was

don’t think

anything

talk

about.”

for this. Are

question laughable. Hadn’t the family always sided with

car pulled up. Alice knew who

Jack’s

into the

Noah approached. “Alice, I

pursed her lips.“Maybe.”

floored the gas pedal.