Chapter 104

Chloe quickly put away her phone. ‘It was just a random disturbing video that popped up in my feed, not a personal message.” She couldn’t let the Winds find out about this. Her orphan status had been the reason she was taken in by the Winds. Besides, there had to be more to her father being alive. A bad feeling settled in her stomach.

She quickly changed the subject.“How’d you get back? How’s Luke doing?”

“He’s better,” Luke replied, withdrawing his hand.“You mentioned on your livestream that he was sick. What did Alice say?”

Chloe sighed.“She seemed even angrier. She said I shouldn’t have said that in front of so many people.” It had been deliberate. A public display of moral condemnation to make sure Alice never wanted to return.

But

“Don’t blame yourself. Alice has changed,” Luke said, glancing around the bedroom, before. hesitating.“Chloe, your room was a bit small. I was thinking of renovating the guest room for

you.

this bedroom…

bedroom… should

go back to Alice. What do you think?”

Chloe’s face froze. She hadn’t expected this conversation. She’d moved into Alice’s room, treating it as her own. Moving out had never crossed her mind! And with Alice saying she was cutting ties, Chloe would be the only daughter, deserving the biggest room. But Luke was suggesting “she move?

Luke said awkwardly, “Chloe, don’t overthink this. It’s nothing personal. Alice’s been upset, so we need to give her room back.”

Alice’s declaration of severing ties felt like

treatment of Alice and Chloe, realizing a slap in the face. He’d reflected on his unequal

change.

cared, and

it? This room is Alice’s, giving it back. is only right.” Chloe plastered on a sweet, understanding smile. Inside, though, she seethed with hatred for Alice.

temper; we just have to go with the flow. Don’t worry; I won’t treat you

“I know.”

jewels and accessories you were keeping from the party, when Alice apologized, please pack them up. Give them back when

smile almost faltered. Moving was one thing, but returning the jewels

I know they were just for safekeeping, but I wore them to several events. If I don’t wear anything next time, the media might write

get you some

you.” Things would be so much easier. A hint of mockery flickered in Chloe’s eyes. Her obedience was

crumbled. She thought she was almost on

Chupe thr

had slapped her hard.

phone buzzed with a second message:“Axiang, no matter how hard you try, you’re not a

treating the Wind brothers as her own, and this was the result? She would always

finally opened the first message. It was time to plan her escape. Once Alice returned, she’d

from the education board. There have been multiple reports of cheating regarding your exam results. We need to investigate and request your cooperation at

Cheating allegations?

up, feeling a mix of amusement and anger. She didn’t need to guess who reported her. The only person who’d be jealous

apartment; Jack and Gator were at work. The mini–game they’d developed was about to launch. She decided not to tell Jack, taking a cab to school; she could

waiting. In the office, a middle–aged man spoke, “You’re Alice, right? I’m investigating

she

capable, and we’re not afraid of a review.” “The test papers are still under review. We

all for today. We’ll discuss this further later.” The teacher was anxious. “Alice

by her teacher’s belief

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