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

figures: Jack, supporting a

stood up.“Did you go out

helped Gator to his room, unceremoniously tossing him onto the bed before returning to Alice. Something you want

“Yes.”

jacket, loosened his tie, and unbuttoned a few shirt buttons. Alice quickly poured water, placing a glass of lemon water on Gator’s nightstand before rushing to Jack. She put a glass in front of him, too.

His gaze

on her slender hands, his throat tightening slightly. “What is it?” He guessed it had something to do with

said, “I want to find new place to live. I won’t stay

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

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 comes over, it

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convenient with

in his He leaned back on the sofa, his shirt open, his collarbones exposed. Alice felt a strange pull at his relaxed posture. She

She couldn’t imagine him being that close with another girl, sharing

I’m

door quite forcefully, Jack raised an eyebrow at the sound;

water “You’re playing word games with her. Little Lemon’s so thoughtful; she even put water

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

lips.“Exactly what needs

punch him. She lay in bed, restless She’d almost forgotten about his girlfriend, hoping to ignore it, but it was just self–deception. She’d suggested moving out so that if Big Brother found out where she

Jack’s secretary:“Miss Wind, the game you helped develop is about to launch. We need a final meeting with

this is work. I know how you feel, but we need to separate things. If you start your own business, and it’s related

“Who says

I’ll avoid them?”

I’ll be there.”