Chapter 107

Ethan

face. “Alice,

exploded, slapping Alice across the

say that again!” A burning pain flared on her cheek. She licked her lips, the air around her thick with tension. She’d had enough. She’d thought escaping the Winds would bring peace, that her position within the family wasn’t that significant. But they relentlessly pursued her. Her disgust reached its peak. Chloe stepped forward, feigning concern. “Brother, don’t be angry. Alice is talented; she hasn’t contributed nothing. It’s all my fault…

Alice retaliated, slapping Chloe with all her might. Chloe stumbled back, shocked that Alice had dared to strike her. Clutching her burning cheek, she screamed, “Are you crazy? You actually hit me?!”

Alice’s expression was cold.“Didn’t you say it was all your fault? If so, a slap isn’t excessive, is it?” Play the white lotus act, why don’t you?

up

Chloe was speechless. She’d only spoken the words, not actually admitted guilt. Tears welled in her eyes. “Brother, if a slap from Alice can ease your anger, I have no complaints.”

Ethan protectively pulled Chloe behind him.“Alice, you’re becoming increasingly unruly. Just because you’ve contributed a little to the family, you think you can lord it over us?”

Luke spoke up, “Brother, Alice’s telling the truth.”

“Nonsense! Without the Winds, would you be this successful?” Ethan believed Alice was simply arguing, and he was furious about the slap.

at the doorway. “We’re here to investigate the exam cheating allegations.” Ethan glanced at his bodyguards and let the investigators in. He turned back to Alice. “The investigators are here. Let’s see how long you can keep up this charade. You cheated and didn’t think people would suspect you after suddenly becoming valedictorian? Stupid!” Chloe, feigning understanding, said, “Brother,

took a risk.”

stay in the family.”

don’t want

you’re not a Wind, will he still treat you so well? Wake up! No one is kind for

I cheated before the investigation

know your personality!”

interjected, “Brother, during the monthly exams, some suspected her of cheating. I witnessed her taking the test independently; her score was high. This was true. Seeing Ethan. treat Alice so harshly, Luke was reminded of his own past behavior. He felt a pang of guilt. No wonder Luke said Alice was hurt; he hadn’t understood before. Now he did. Ethan frowned. Luke, don’t speak for her.

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till the very end,” Ethan said, gesturing to

unruly. I’m not surprised. Don’t worry about her feelings, begin the

Why was Alice the valedictorian when Chloe struggled to get into a decent college? If she couldn’t succeed, neither could Alice. The lead investigator looked at Alice. Please answer honestly, did you cheat?” Alice replied coldly, “No. You’ve asked this

surprised.“No way. You were at school a few days ago.” She knew

“Did you find something? Is this a second investigation?” She wanted to

investigation is fine.”

Alice.“Which one of you is Chloe?” “I am,” Chloe replied, a

were always poor. Though she improved in the last few months, she might’ve just

Ethan

frowned. Just investigate.

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