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.]

was annoyed. She knew Luke often made headlines and attracted paparazzi. She didn’t want her

decided to go

changed her shoes. She looked up; he’d returned

you obey?” Jack frowned.“He’s begging you to

“I know.”

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