Six Brothers Plea for Forgiveness

Chapter 318

anger,

Alice remained calm, noticing Julia’s expression change in seconds – from awkwardness to an then quickly back to composure. She had to admire the top socialite’s emotional control. She’d heen fooled at the cafe.

Julia’s smile faded, her tone haughty.“Jack and I are childhood sweethearts, a perfect match. You’re different. He hid his identity from you. How sincere could he be?” Alice felt a pang of discomfort. She smirked. “Miss Garcia, aren’t you done pretending?”

Julia’s eyes flashed with anger.“Pretending what? What I said before was for your own good. Did you really think a Cinderella could marry a grince?”

“But Miss Garcia schemed for years to marry a richer man. You failed and resorted to underhanded tactics to break up Jack and me.” After Madam Wilson clarified that Jack and Julia weren’t engaged, Alice suspected Julia’s involvement. Julia had been at Pear Orchard and knew about Alice and Jack. She’d started plotting after that phone call. But it bothered Alice that Julia knew Jack’s phone password.

Julia’s expression darkened. This woman was clever. She lowered her voice.“So what? He hid his identity because he was afraid you’d cling to him. You’ve probably talked to him; he’ll soon grow cold towards you. He can’t marry you.”

Julia talked endlessly, but seeing Alice’s

seeing Alice’s unmoved

unmoved expression, her heart sank.

Alice laughed, her mocking gaze stinging Julia.

Julia’s voice sharpened. “What’s your attitude?”

Garcia, you should’ve looked in a mirror before speaking. Your jealousy is visible even “through

casual remark

cocky. The Wilson family’s social standing is beyond your reach. Auntie Wilson and Grandma Wilson won’t approve of you two.” Julia’s

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eager to check

for that again. Julia

as two–faced and eloquent as they say, twisting lies into truth, trying to label me a homewrecker. I don’t have your nerve!” Alice was no longer polite. This woman had hurt her, and now

childhood sweethearts. Our families are discussing our engagement.”

the Wilson family; you want to marry Jack, but he doesn’t

it hurt. She raised her

grabbed her wrist.“What? Angry because I hit the mark?”

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you uncouth b*tch! You dare covet Jack? Look at yourself orphaned, penniless…” Alice squeezed her wrist, silencing Julia. Her

You should

have a lot of dirt on your sister.” Alice had

was tough. Julia said coldly, “The Windham family is ambitious. Your brother even

about. Julia’s insults. Seeing the competition about to start, she left for the

her team backstage. Wang Yang, the second–best player, discussed tactics and

round. The audience applauded wildly. Alice smiled; she wasn’t surprised; the

was easier.

gamer ‘If Time Is he

hesitated.“No.” He used to be, but not