Chapter 87

Luke assumed they relied on their eldest brother. If eldest brother spoke, no one would disobey, including Alice. She was most afraid of Big Brother.

Noah felt a stomach cramp from anger.“What am I supposed to say to you? This only pushes Alice further away!” She wasn’t just sulking.

“But what can I do? I haven’t found a suitable replacement. We’ll lose without her!” Luke didn’t. want to lose. He realized he’d truly lost Alice.

“Don’t force Alice! Is the competition more important than your sister? You’ll only lose her. Think about it.”

Luke finally lowered his head, reluctantly.“Can’t Alice understand me just this once? She knows how important this is to me, yet she’s using it to threaten me.”

“Losing the competition is fine, but if you force her with Big Brother, you’ll lose her. Is the

your sister?” competition more important than

Noah closed his eyes, unwilling to say more. He was constantly angered by Luke. He finally understood Alice’s situation.

Luke, confused, left the ward. He found Secretary Davis. “Does Second Brother know where Alice is?”

“Sixth Master, why do you want to find Miss Alice?”

“To reconcile.” Luke finally realized Alice was different. He’d just refused to admit it. Secretary Davis told him the address, hoping Luke would truly understand his mistakes Luke went to the apartment building, knowing only her address, not her unit number. He waited until Alice finished her livestream, then messaged her. He found she’d blocked him. He remembered Noah’s words; had he truly been wrong?

He added her again: [Alice, I’m downstairs. Let’s talk. We’ve fought enough.) Alice, finishing her stream, received a friend request from an unfamiliar account. It was Luke. The finals were tomorrow; he was desperate. She ignored it.

Leaving her study, she saw Jack on the balcony, on the phone. His profile was handsome and mysterious in the dim light. She approached, noticing his gentle tone and caring words. She remembered his new girlfriend. Was he talking to her?

Alice felt downcast. She drank some lemon water, then her phone buzzed. It was Luke’s friend request again: [If you don’t come down, I’ll wait here. If paparazzi see you, your address will be exposed.]

Luke often made headlines and attracted

to go downstairs.

behind as Alice changed her shoes. She looked up; he’d returned from the balcony. A pang of bitterness hit her. She looked down.“Luke’s downstairs. He wants to talk.”

and you obey?” Jack frowned.“He’s begging you to compete in tomorrow’s finals.”

“I know.”

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was

an

Menu

order.

His “Then you don’t need

domineering, almost

rebellious.“I’ll be back soon. You’re busy.” She closed the door. Jack watched her leave, rubbing his temples. Was she sulking? He went to the balcony, seeing Luke

walking slowly. Jack

was

away.

on

She glanced back at the apartment;

she looked

couldn’t She

focus empty. Disappointed,

Jack.

against his

was stiff.“I admit I was harsh, inconsiderate, and caused you hardship.”

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