Chapter 196 Forgiveness?

Alice scoffed. “Only guilty people act so tough.” She didn’t need the Alice family’s forgiveness. She hadn’t done anything wrong.

“Alice, if you return to the Alice family and take over your second brother’s company, we can collaborate on the Al project. The Alice family will reach new heights. It’s good for you and for the family. What do you think?” Ethan was confident, certain Alice would lose. Alice’s representative spoke up, “Mr. Alice, what a brilliant plan! When you kicked Alice out, you didn’t mention being a family then? Now that she’s successful, you’re suddenly all about family? Is this how families work?”

Do you. you

Ethan’s face darkened. He turned to Alice.“Staying with the Alice family is best for understand how cutthroat Washington is? Small companies like Maple Leaf crumble every year. You’re ants before real power.”

Alice’s expression was cold. Ethan was attacking Maple Leaf because of her.“If Maple Leaf bankrupt, you won’t get away scot–free.”

goes

“You? A little girl? What can you do? You can’t even find a lawyer. You should know how insignificant you are.”

“Mr. Ethan seems relaxed. Did you forget the Alice Group’s firewall incident? The frantic scramble to fix it?”

Ethan

remembered, scoffing.“You think that’s a threat? Naive! You’ll see.”

Alice stood still, disturbed. Luke lingered behind, looking haggard and hesitant.

Alice spoke to her representative, ignoring Luke. But Luke wouldn’t leave, making it difficult for them to discuss the case.

Alice turned, her eyes weary.“What do you want?”

“Alice…”

“Don’t call me that. We’re not that close.” Her tone was cold and distant.

Luke looked unsteady.“I know Brother used his connections to prevent you from finding a lawyer. You know his methods. Can’t you reconcile with him? Return to the family, and Maple Leaf won’t be targeted.”

of guilt about

targeted because of Alice. Our AI project is a hot commodity. Competitors want to destroy

Alice

hadn’t

used to being misunderstood. Luke’s expression faltered.“Alice, I didn’t mean that. I just think returning home is

what “you” think is best. It benefits “you“, not me!”

worried about

you’ll be the first one off the hook,

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selfish, but he wanted to

reconcile.

“Since you’re so concerned about my lack of a lawyer, why not confess to the judge

it? Then I won’t

Luke fell silent.

about me, but this solution, which is genuinely in my best interest, makes you uncomfortable?” Her words were sharp daggers. Luke took a deep breath.“Alice, I’m

used you as a scapegoat. I’m not sending

wrong.

drained of color. He choked out, “I really want to make it up to you.”

Why couldn’t they be sincere?

your chance to

flicker of hope crossed Luke’s eyes.“Tell

to the

her gaze. There. That’s the so–called

Can’t do

“It’s not that I can’t, but if I go to jail, how can I

best way to make amends. I’ll

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