Chapter 115

Luke, seeing the man with Alice, felt uneasy. “That’s the nurse.”

“The nurse? He looks familiar!”

“Brother, have you met him before?”

Ethan narrowed his eyes. Probably just a resemblance. Even I’ve only seen that man from afar.” The Winds were far from the city’s top family, the Wilsons. The Wilson heir wouldn’t be here, involved with Alice. He must be mistaken.

The host announced, “Our first Outstanding Youth award goes to the youngest recipient, the valedictorian–Alice Windham!”

Ethan’s face fell.“Impossible! She actually won!” When did she become so capable? Alice, shocked, looked at the stage. Luke was delighted.” This is great! My sister is amazing!” Ethan felt deflated; his efforts seemed futile. He felt a strange mix of emotions.

life new Alice took a deep breath and

was beginning. on stage. Her After her speech, the host interviewed Alice. “You’re the valedictorian and participated in game development. You’ve achieved so much at such a young age. You said your family was influential, right? Let’s hear from them.”

went

The microphone was handed to Ethan. He held it like a hot potato. Facing the crowd, he felt his face burn.’Alice’s achievements are due to her family’s guidance and education.” He smoothly delivered the obligatory platitudes.

Those present congratulated him.“Congratulations, Mr. Windham! You have a remarkable

sister.”

“How did you raise such a brilliant daughter? Share your secrets!”

Ethan smiled.“She’s smart, but a little…rebellious.” Alice’s valedictorian status was surprisingly useful. If she apologized, he’d consider letting bygones be bygones.

Alice smirked. The Winds‘ audacity was astonishing.

After Ethan’s

to speech, the host turned Alice. Anything you’d like

add?”

mocking smile on her lips. “It’s funny. You claim I wouldn’t have succeeded without the Winds, but you contributed nothing.”

host was startled.“Miss

you mean?”

tournament,

I had scholarships. When my improved scores raised

“I

I have

turned crimson; he’d never been so humiliated. How dare Alice say this

We wronged Alice; her anger is justified.” Hearing her words, he remembered forcing her to miss school for the tournament. He was guilty. Thankfully, she hadn’t been

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little hardship, and she

the Winds wrong you?” Ethan felt everyone laughing

behalf? Did you forbid me from going to Peking, forcing me to attend the same college as Chloe, who

into a four–year

was

“A

valedictorian

rejecting

Harvard

University?

The

Winds

are insane!”

I had such a daughter, I’d celebrate for three days straight! It’s a national disgrace that they don’t know

for

her to stay here for her own good!” “My good?” Alice’s voice dripped with sarcasm.“Making a valedictorian attend the

barely–passing student? That’s

a

meet

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