Six Brothers Plea for Forgiveness

Chapter 105

Big Brother was back? Alice wasn’t surprised. A sardonic smile played on her lips. So what? It doesn’t concern me.”

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“Luke’s quite ill, can’t handle company matters, so Big Brother found out. He also knows you top Daniels in the city.” Luke hadn’t expected her score; a complex mix of emotions welled. up inside him.

Alice’s tone was cold.“So?”

“Big Brother’s flight arrives tonight. You know his temper. I suggest you move back home. temporarily. After he leaves, you can move out again. Luke and I will keep it a secret.” He knew she’d moved out because of hurt feelings and needed to make amends.

Alice hadn’t expected Big Brother’s return, but it was inevitable after her exam; it happened in her past life too. She’d have to face it eventually.

Her expression didn’t change.“No, thanks.”

“Alice, there’s no need to confront Big Brother directly. You’ll only get hurt. You might even. implicate Jack; you know

know Big Brother’s temper; he’s capable of anything.” Alice felt a surge of frustration.“I know how to handle it. Don’t worry about me.”

She knew dealing with Big Brother would be difficult. But she wouldn’t accept Luke’s suggestion, Since she’d left, she wouldn’t be going back.

Luke sighed.“Alice, do you hate Luke and me that much?” He and Luke felt guilty and wanted to make it up to her, but she wouldn’t accept it. They were siblings; there shouldn’t be lasting grudges.

Alice’s eyes held a hint of mockery. “We cut ties. What you’re saying is irrelevant.” Back in the apartment, Alice ran a hand through her hair, feeling anxious. She wasn’t worried about herself, but about Jack. After her live stream, Jack still hadn’t returned. She waited on the couch, eventually falling asleep. She woke to the sound of the apartment door opening.

Alice opened her eyes to

Jack, supporting a drunk Gator.

up.“Did you

room, unceremoniously tossing him onto the bed before returning

“Yes.”

buttons. Alice quickly poured water, placing a glass of lemon water on Gator’s nightstand before rushing to Jack.

His gaze

her slender hands, his throat tightening slightly. “What is it?” He

said, “I want to find new place to

eyebrow, his gaze locking on her face, noticing her apprehension and hesitation.

not right for me to mooch off your place. I have money now, so I can buy my own, she mumbled, offering a flimsy excuse.“And if your girlfriend ever

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have a place to sleep?” His voice was husky, a hint of teasing in his He leaned back on the sofa, his shirt open, his collarbones exposed. Alice felt a strange pull at his relaxed posture. She lowered her eyes. It’s just a suggestion.” “Don’t worry, she’ll sleep with me,” he said, a smirk playing on his lips. “Little Alice, you’re

soured. She couldn’t imagine him being that close with another

calm. I’m

forcefully, Jack raised an

sip of lemon water “You’re playing word games with her. Little Lemon’s so thoughtful; she even put water by my bed. If it weren’t for her

got a message: the exam footage is out. Chloe was definitely

smile touched Jack’s lips.“Exactly what needs to be done.” Bugs get

bed, restless She’d almost forgotten about his girlfriend, hoping to ignore it, but it was just self–deception. She’d

slept. The next day, she received a call from Davis, Jack’s secretary:“Miss Wind, the game you helped develop is about to launch. We need

want to go. My absence won’t make a difference.” She didn’t want to see the Winds. “Miss Wind, this is work. I know how you feel, but we need to separate things. If you start your own business, and it’s

“Who says

I’ll avoid them?”

sighed. I’ll