Chapter 255

Alice knew Caleh was desperate to cooperate; he couldn’t bear losing his company. For Caleb, having Chloe take over was worse than death. The boomerang had hit him, and he felt the pain. Caleb asked, “What are your terms?”

“Simple. Transfer all your company shares to me.”

“Alice, are you crazy?!” Caleb couldn’t believe it.“If I give you my shares, all my efforts will have been for nothing.”

“Didn’t you say you’d agree to any terms if I didn’t press charges, to make amends?” Alice’s eyes were mocking

Caleb was momentarily speechless. “But I built this company from the ground up.” “I know, but you can use Big Brother’s shares. You remain a top star, your reputation intact. It’s a win–win.”

“Alice, you’ve become so greedy!”

Alice stepped closer, her voice low and menacing.“Greedy? Without the scripts I slaved over, would

your company even be this successful? This is what I deserve.” Before, she’d only wanted to escape the Windhams. Now? She wasn’t a fool. She’d take what was rightfully hers.

She turned to leave.“If

you don’t

agree, fine.”

“Then you get nothing.”

“But at least I won’t be ruined. I can find other ways. You won’t have that chance.” Alice’s gaze was sharp; she was betting Caleb couldn’t afford to lose.

Just a few steps later, Caleb’s voice stopped her.“I accept your terms.” His voice was defeated.

a wall, his back slightly bent, a far cry from his former haughty demeanor. He eventually made

need to work together to

don’t want to run a company with your beloved Big

work be stolen. Since Ethan was so protective of Chloe, he wouldn’t let his company be a

noticing Caleb in a suit,

surgery for you?” Third Brother was skilled in surgical procedures. Ethan

I told him what happened. Not

past

she looked out the window. She touched her waist; in her life, her kidney had been given to Chloe. To her, all the Windhams were the same. They arrived. Alice took a deep breath. In her past life, she’d learned about this screenwriter’s gala days later, when Chloe was trending as a brilliant writer. She’d discovered her script’s authorship had been stolen. What could she do? She’d watched helplessly

But not

then take over Caleb’s company, using all resources to promote herself. She’d become a star in

polite reDaniels, then

I have struggling.

but

thankfully,

talented

sister.”

Chloe, basking in the spotlight, walked onto the stage.

here.

Chloe’s smile froze. That

feeling washed over her. How could Ethan announce her as the writer with Alice here? Ethan was also shocked. What was Caleb doing?

manager announced, “Caleb has been discharged and is here for the gala.” He clarified Caleb’s identity, as the mask hid his

I say a

tightened on the microphone. “Why

Otherwise, who would you have speak after you?” Caleb turned to Chloe on the stage.“Replacing our real sister with a step–sister? That’s

raised his voice

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