Chapter 74

Alice found Luke’s pathetic attempts at damage control utterly amusing. He was worried about. his reputation now? Why hadn’t he considered the consequences before speaking to the reporters? Or was it all about a preemptive strike, a guilt trip to manipulate her? This time, she wouldn’t play along.

She replied: Then and now are different. I have absolutely no intention of joining Landing Team.]

[If not Landing, you want to join Ball Team? I forbid it!]

[You have no say in this!]

Alice blocked him after sending the message. She was free to do as she pleased, no longer needing to consider her brothers‘ opinions or their concerns.

After showering and changing, Alice went to Jack’s apartment next door. She found him. emerging from his apartment in a loose bathrobe, looking like he’d just finished showering. Alice’s eyes instantly landed on his abs. Her face flushed..

Jack looked equally flustered. He adjusted his robe, his voice deliberately calm.“Awake?”

“Yeah, just a little dizzy.”

did last night?” Jack looked at her hesitantly.“Do you remember what you Alice tried to recall, but shook her head.“Nothing. Did I do something embarrassing? Oh no! Jack studied her expression. She was terrible at hiding her thoughts, so he was fairly certain she had no memory of the previous night. He hadn’t slept a wink because of He let out a breath. “It’s dangerous for girls to get drunk late at night. Don’t drink again.” Alice blushed, stammering. “I… I accidentally got drunk. I only meant to have a couple of sips.” Jack’s eyes narrowed.“Alcohol makes you stupid, and you weren’t very bright to begin with.” Alice felt a sting of hurt, but then he offered her a cup of honey water. He said coldly, “Drink this.”

“Thank you.”

She sipped the honey water, then shyly looked at Jack. ‘Master, you’re actually quite caring. Whoever becomes your girlfriend would be very lucky.”

His gaze deepened. “I don’t have those plans at the moment.”

“No plans for a relationship? Why not? Are you too busy with work?” She was curious. She’d seen him with a girl at a restaurant once.

Jack sensed her line of questioning. “I don’t want one.”

Alice’s gaze flickered, avoiding his.

He noticed her shyness.“I need to go out.”

“Oh, okay.”

on the sofa. He didn’t want a relationship. Probably because

to be developing feelings for Jack. Then she thought of her online crush from her past life, a wave of complex emotions washing over

that person?

Alice logged

to team

fanbase had exploded. She invited

is sWindhaming you

innocence, had bandages and plasters on her head and hands. She sobbed into the camera. “Alice, even though you’re ignoring my calls and messages,

home”

[Chloe, don’t cry! I’ll be heartbroken.] [Chloe, you’re so sweet. That gaming bitch needs

Alice’s voice

was

calm. “You

know

She loves this kind of

I told all my close friends what really happened,

security footage.

to involve Chloe. If Chloe wanted to try her old tricks again, she wouldn’t hesitate to fight back. But something felt off. Chloe couldn’t be this stupid; knowing she had something to hide, why would she dare to public sWindham her online?

told me the footage was deleted.” Looks like she came prepared.”

clear things up? His words would be believable.” Alice offered a sarcastic smile. “My second brother won’t do that.” It would be detrimental to Chloe, and her

let her get away

were

security system and retrieved the deleted footage. She would

While

found out about this. Chloe didn’t mean any harm. She just wanted

always talk about family. I don’t need

the back!”

She’d thought escaping the Windham family would solve her problems, but they

stomach was aching badly. He told the butler, Get Chloe to

down.“Second Brother, what is it?”

“What

said you

on livestream

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