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.”

she curled up on the sofa. He didn’t want a relationship. Probably because he hadn’t met someone he liked.

of sadness. She seemed to be developing feelings for Jack. Then she thought of her online

that person?

afternoon, Alice logged

to team up.

her fanbase had

is sWindhaming

opened the video Chloe sent. Chloe, a picture of fragile 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, and refusing

home”

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

Alice’s voice

was

calm. “You

know

loves this

close friends what really happened, and

hotel’s security footage. We need

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

told me the footage

words would be believable.” Alice offered a sarcastic smile. “My second brother won’t do

let her get away with

were

the game, grabbed a USB drive, and her fingers flew across the keyboard. She hacked into the hotel’s security system and

While

Noah. “Is Chloe sick?* Noah called immediately.“I just found out about

blind? You always talk

the

the Windham family would solve her problems, but they kept haunting her. She wouldn’t hesitate

last night, and his stomach was aching badly. He

rushed down.“Second Brother,

“What

said you

on livestream

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