Chapter 85

Meru

Alice slammed her chopsticks down, her face cold. She turned to Noah.“I’m stating a fact.” “Severing ties is a serious matter. You can’t just decide that on a whim! I never agreed.” Noah was angry now.“I’ve been trying to appease you. You should be grateful. Outside the Windham family, you’re nothing.”

The mockery in Alice’s eyes intensified. He’d lost his patience and dropped the act.

Andrew Yates intervened.“Mr. Noah, Alice is not ‘nothing‘ outside the Windham family. You begged her for help, didn’t you?”

Jack said coldly, “Without Alice,

you

wouldn’t have secured this partnership.”

Noah felt humiliated.“Without me, a young girl like Alice wouldn’t have had this opportunity. It’s impossible.” Many were talented; not everyone got such opportunities. He’d given Alice this

chance.

Andrew Yates said directly, “Alice, Maple Leaf Company’s doors are always open to you.”

Alice nodded.“Okay.”

“Alice, think carefully. Other companies aren’t as simple as you think. I protected you, ensuring your success.”

Alice looked at him coldly.“I don’t need your protection. If you don’t like it, leave.” Noah was stunned but didn’t leave. He looked at Jack.“Alice and the family had some conflicts. Thank you for taking care of her. I’ll remember this.”

“No need for thanks.” Jack poured himself a glass of wine. He wasn’t a big drinker, but he felt a need for it now. He glanced at Alice–serene, her long hair cascading down her shoulders, her skin pale and flawless. He quickly looked away,

away, feeling inexplicably agitated. The dinner ended quietly. Except for the main group, no one dared speak, let alone persuade anyone to drink.

private room, preoccupied. Noah followed, walking beside Jack.“This

you

sister.”

Jack walked

calmly.“Since

my

she’s know you

important, stop hurting

her.”

my sister. I would never hurt her.”

hurts her.” Jack’s eyes were cold.“You know

right to take care of

tightened.“A

Yes, just a friend. She hurried down the stairs,

at her earnestly.“I promise I’ll be different.” Alice caught sight of Jack approaching–tall, his

Yates pulled up.“Alice,

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towards Andrew Yates’s car. Noah was desperate.“Alice…”

blocked Noah’s path, his expression cold.“Perhaps you should learn to respect her choices.” “I don’t trust her living alone! And you, a mysterious man, are so kind to her. You’re the most suspicious!” Noah’s

man than return home. Shouldn’t you reflect on that?”

in the passenger seat. Alice sat in the back, looking at Noah.“I’m fine on my own.”

I…” Noah coughed, blood staining his hands.

lips tightened. “You shouldn’t

Brother…” Noah collapsed.

rushed out.“Second Brother,

receiving treatment. He insisted on leaving the hospital knowing you were going to

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