Six Brothers Plea for Forgiveness

Chapter 133

Alice’s lips curled into a sardonic smile.“Why would I care about your feelings?” Her sixth brother, Luke, clearly hadn’t gotten the memo.

“Alice, everyone knows you’re my sister. I have a beef with the Bubble team. If you join, I’ll be at laughingstock!” Luke had already been ridiculed. He’d lost the first round of the finals and his team was floundering. If Alice joined the Bubble team, what would become of his? “Do you live by the ocean? Why are you so nosy? She hung up before he could utter another. word. He wouldn’t be dreaming she would ever go back to that life, would he? Ridiculous.

That afternoon, Alice headed to the Harvard esports club’s gaming center. The facility was impressive. She entered, finding several other new recruits.

“Alice, the country bumpkin plays games, too?”

Alice looked up, spotting Max, but not Chloe. She sat down, her tone even.“I didn’t expect you to be such a stalker. I go somewhere, you follow.” Max’s arrival right after her was suspicious. Chloe was a better informant than she’d thought.

“Don’t flatter yourself,” Max sneered. “My father sponsors this club. What are you doing here?”

“Oh, and you think this is some exclusive club? Only people with connections get in?” Alice

retorted.

Max’s voice dripped with disdain. “Do you even have the skills?”

“Whether I do or not is none of

your business.”

Alice ignored her, infuriating Max.

Soon, the team captain, Jason (3), arrived. “Welcome. Only those who pass the trials will become reserve players.”

Max sneered. Some people won’t even make it past the tryouts.”

last group. She sat down, ready for the trial matches. Max subtly instructed a teammate to

but it made no difference;

The onlookers

stunned. She’s amazing! She took out the AI

she’s a pro!”

Did you mess up?” “Ms. Garcia, I did increase the difficulty. She’s just… really good.” She was obviously a seasoned player.

a knowing smile. Jason stepped in.“Looks like we’ve got a talented newcomer! Alice, congratulations on

fumed. Pulling Jason aside, she whispered, “I

Alice passed the trial. We can’t overturn that in front of everyone. Besides, if you want

considered this.

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let Alice off the hook

Alice noticed a photo on the wall of honor a shadowed figure in a hoodie, not a

join the club?

to join the national team,” Alice said, stating her ambition.

eyes. He hid

and be

Alice nodded.

go out tonight? I can

I’m busy tonight.”

party for new members. You should

a bar. Jason smiled.

our captain’s playing

“Captain, we’re jealous!”

be silly.

The word