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

to work together to stop Big Brother from controlling

to run a company

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

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

you?” Third Brother was skilled in surgical procedures. Ethan still held considerable power within the family; money

I told him what happened.

past

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

But not this time.

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

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

I have struggling.

but

thankfully,

talented

sister.”

basking in the spotlight, walked onto the stage.

here.

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

announce her as the writer with Alice here?

and is here for the gala.” He clarified Caleb’s identity, as the mask

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

tightened on the microphone. “Why did you bring Alice?”

thanked our talented sister, right? 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?

raised his voice so everyone could

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