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.

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

together to stop Big

company with your beloved Big

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

in a suit, his facial scars hidden behind a

“Doing this will only offend Big Brother. Will Third Brother do reconstructive surgery for you?” Third Brother was skilled in surgical procedures. Ethan still held considerable power within the family; money

that. I told him what happened. Not everyone can be easily

past

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

her. But not

Ethan, feigning innocence, trying to impress everyone. Tonight, she was MM Bean, the creator of the hit drama. Alice, the fool, would always be her stepping stone. Become a top screenwriter, then take over Caleb’s company, using all resources to promote herself. She’d become a

polite reDaniels, then looked at Chloe.“Tangbei Entertainment has

I have struggling.

but

thankfully,

talented

sister.”

spotlight, walked onto the stage.

here.

Seeing Alice, Chloe’s smile froze. That bitch! What was she doing

announce her as the

for the gala.” He clarified Caleb’s identity, as the mask hid his

the stage, facing Ethan.“Brother, mind if I say a few

the microphone. “Why did you bring Alice?”

after you?” Caleb turned to Chloe

raised his voice so

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