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.

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

need to work together to stop

you don’t want to run a company

can’t sacrifice myself.” He couldn’t let his life’s work be stolen. Since Ethan was so protective of Chloe, he wouldn’t

delivered the gala attire. Alice changed, noticing Caleb in a suit, his facial scars hidden behind a mask. At first

said, “Doing this will only offend Big Brother. Will Third Brother do reconstructive surgery for you?” Third Brother was skilled in

told him what happened. Not everyone can be easily

past

all the Windhams were the same. They arrived. Alice took a deep breath. In her past

But not

over Caleb’s company, using all resources to promote herself. She’d become a star in no time. She was excited. Her father’s plan had worked; Ethan had given her a foundation and Caleb’s company; she was on her way up. As the

then looked at Chloe.“Tangbei Entertainment

I have struggling.

but

thankfully,

talented

sister.”

spotlight, walked onto the stage. Years of hard work, and she was finally

here.

a couple entered. Seeing Alice, Chloe’s smile froze. That bitch! What was

How could Ethan announce her as the writer with Alice here? Ethan was also shocked. What was

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

if I say a

microphone. “Why did you bring

I brought her here. 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

voice

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