Chapter 272

Chloe prioritized the family’s reputation?

Alice slammed her cup onto Chloe’s

Chloe, feigning indignation, clutched her hand.

hand. She

prioritizing herself?”

Ethan immediately defended her.“Alice, you dare resort to violence? You’re getting out of

control.”

“Yes, I am. So what?” Alice’s eyes were defiant and arrogant.

Ethan, after several glares, relented. If this escalated, Chloe’s schemes and Alice’s retaliation would damage the Windhaps reputation.

He tossed the signed documents to Caleb. “You’re all getting too big for your britches! Let’s see how far you go!”

Alice said calmly, “Don’t worry. The company will further than think.” The entertainment company’s revival

revival was due to Caleb’s acting and her three successful scripts.

to tell the police?”

Ethan’s

go

you

mood soured. He looked at Chloe.“Know what

“Yes.” Chloe replied softly. She sensed Ethan’s displeasure at being extorted by Alice, but she was also upset. Everything should have been hers. If her father hadn’t warned her, she would have confronted the Windhams. Alice could have stopped it, but she’d stood by. Everyone wanted to minimize the scandal and was giving Alice so much!

the police arrived. Chloe, pale and silent, feared an investigation. Alice sat opposite her, smirking. “Why

silent, afraid of provoking Alice.

from the family and committing suicide due to guilt. The body

Ethan sighed,

“Not really.”

you so sarcastic?”

now?”

an eyebrow.“If someone bothers me, I’ll make them twice as uncomfortable.”

dared not scold her. She was different, and formidable. He stormed off, saying,

to the hospital?” She didn’t want to be alone, vulnerable without Ethan’s support.

left with

said, “Big Brother, maybe I should move out. Staying here will

arguments.”

Alice. Stay here.”

was too aggressive.“Big Brother, maybe I’ll move out for a while. I’ll come back after Alice calms down?”

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for now. Don’t

On Alice’s first day back, everyone favored her. She had to

the Al project? The

reliable.”

negotiating. We need to vet

I want to learn and

“Good. If Alice were

expression. She’d crush Alice and make her grovel

Alice with the share transfer

inheritance, I’ll give you Big Brother’s shares.” She needed security.

distrust you; just checking. I’ll keep this for you.” He

We’ve seen Chloe’s true colors; we won’t be fooled

I can use this contract. Alice didn’t reveal

upstairs.

looked

50 wary

Alice?”

to persuade Big Brother.

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