Chapter 175

A cold smirk played on Alice’s lips. They wanted to use force?

Typical of Luke’s father. They were the ones who’d done wrong, yet they were forcing her to meet, giving her no choice.

“What are you doing?”

Alice’s colleagues surrounded her, the representative stepping forward. “In broad daylight, are you trying to kidnap someone?”

The secretary’s expression

expression changed. I’m here to take Ms. Alice home.”

“She doesn’t want to go. No one can force her. Otherwise, we’ll call the police.”

With so many witnesses, the secretary retreated.

Alice looked at her colleagues.“Thank you.”

leaving work;

“No problem. We happened. to be

be leaving

We had to protect you.”

Alice watched her colleagues go, feeling much better. Leaving the Windhams behind, she’d encountered normal people.

Alice took a cab back to school.

Upstairs, Jack returned to his office, signing the contract.

Garrett glanced at it.“You’re practically handing her a publicly traded company. That’s a huge investment.”

The AI project was promising. With Jack’s support, once it went public, Alice would become a multi–millionaire partner. She would be only twenty.

“She’s never seen money. What’s a big deal?”

Jack looked at Alice’s signature on the contract; it was elegant. He noticed her distance. Before the accident, Alice had been so dependent on him.

Jack locked the contract in a safe.“Send a lawyer’s letter to the Windham Corporation.”

knew what had happened. He hadn’t expected Alice to

Jack’s resignation! He was staying in Cloud City? She’d thought their encounters would be

left.

trainer spoke.“Alice, you’re off today.”

the

Do some warm–ups. No sparring to avoid injury.”

to the team base for a meeting.

greeted her. The seniors and I discussed the team’s issues; everything’s

can review it.”

Chapter 175

already had a meeting?”

this afternoon. The base is in chaos, so we met.” “Thank you. The biggest issue is

Other sponsors also withdrew, probably

by the Garcias.”

Alice wasn’t surprised.

base was nearly empty.

Garcia said anyone staying is against her and the Business

smirked. “I’ll solve this. How much

buy cheering gear, and invite players

the account. Buy the

was surprised.“Your

million. I’ll figure out

a chance. As a

Alice decided

“Let’s recruit tomorrow!”

texted the lawyer:“[Tomorrow

received a message from Jack.

you’re prone to injury. Let me recommend a better place.]” Alice looked at the message. Their last conversation was days ago, after his discharge. She’d mentioned the gym. They hadn’t spoken since. But he was criticizing her trainer. Alice replied:“[No need.

teach. Can your little

practically see his expression. She replied with an ellipsis.

the

Jack

saw

his ellipsis, tapping

screen.

Defiant,

huh?

Getting bolder.

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