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.

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

took a risk.”

can stay in the family.” She was his sister, regardless of

replied coldly, “I don’t want to

you’re not a Wind, will he still treat you so well? Wake up! No one is kind for no reason!” Ethan raged, seeing his sister as a victim seduced by an outsider, even cheating on exams. He never demanded top grades;

so sure I cheated before the investigation is over? Don’t you

know your personality!” Ethan

high. This was true. Seeing Ethan. treat Alice so harshly, Luke was reminded of his own past behavior. He felt a pang

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Ethan said,

“You’ve always been unruly. I’m not surprised. Don’t worry about her feelings, begin the investigation.” If

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

school a few days ago.” She knew

a second

investigation is fine.”

Chloe replied, a bad feeling creeping into her heart. Would she be forced to testify? Then, a flash of triumph.

“I’m Alice’s classmate. I know her grades were always poor. Though she improved in the last few months, she might’ve just gotten

Ethan

frowned. Just investigate.

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