Chapter 107
Ethan exploded, slapping Alice across the face.
“Alice, say that again!”
A burning pain flared on her cheek.
She licked her lips, the air around her thick with tension. She’d had enough.
She’d thought escaping the Welch family would bring peace, enabling her to embark on her own life. After all, her position within the family wasn’t that significant.
But Alice didn’t expect them to relentlessly mess with her.
Her disgust reached its peak.
Chloe stepped forward, feigning concern.“Ethen, don’t be angry. Alice is talented and she must have worked hard. It’s all my fault… If it weren’t for…”
Alice retaliated, slapping Chloe with all her might.
Chloe stumbled back, her eyes filled with shock. She didn’t expect that Alice had dared to strike her!
Clutching her burning cheek, the phony girl screamed at Alice, “Are you crazy? How dare you hit me!”
Alice’s expression was cold.“Didn’t you say it was all your fault? If so, a slap isn’t excessive, is it?”
So phony was Chloe! Why not continue to act like that!
Chloe was speechless.
She’d only spoken the words, but not actually admitted guilt.
Tears welled up in Chloe’s eyes.“Ethan, if a slap from Alice can ease her anger, I have no complaints.”
Ethan protectively pulled Chloe behind him.“Alice, you’re becoming increasingly unruly. Just because you’ve contributed to the family, you think you can lord it over us?”
Noah spoke up, “Ethan, Alice’s telling the truth.”
“Nonsense! Without the Welch family, would you be this successful, Alice?”
Ethan believed Alice was simply arguing, and he was furious about the slap.
Several people arrived at the doorway.“We’re here to investigate the exam cheating allegations.”
Ethan glanced at his bodyguards and let the investigators in.
He turned back to Alice.“The investigators are here. Let’s see how long you can keep up this charade. You cheated and didn’t think people would suspect you after suddenly becoming valedictorian? Stupid!”
Chloe, feigning understanding, said, “Ethan, maybe Alice just wanted the family’s approval so much that she took a
risk.”
Ethan snorted, “Alice, if you apologize and show remorse, you can still stay in the family.”
She was his sister, regardless of her flaws.
There was still a place in the family for a bogan!
Alice replied coldly, “I don’t want to stay.”
“You think a high school diploma will keep that nurse with you after you’re penalized? I’ll kick you out. Once he knows you’re not a Welch family member, will he still treat you so well?”
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“Wake up No one is kind for no reason!”
Edhan raged, seeing his only sister as a victim seduced by an outsider.
And her cheating on exams even fueled his anger.
He never demanded top grades of his siblings; just to avoid trouble.
Alice smirked, “You’re so sure I cheated before the investigation is over? Don’t you want me to do well?”
“I know your personality!”
Ethan was impatient.
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Luke interjected, “Ethan, during the monthly exams, some suspected her of cheating. I witnessed her taking the test independently, her score was high.”
This was true,
Seeing Ethan treat Alice so harshly, Luke was reminded of his own past behavior.
He felt a pang of guilt.
No wonder Noah said Alice was heartbroken. Luke hadn’t understood before.
Now he did.
Ethan frowned.“Luke, don’t speak for Alice. The investigation will reveal the truth.”
Alice crossed her arms.“That’s what I think too.”
“Stubborn till the very end,” Ethan said.
He continued to say, gesturing to the investigators.“You’ve seen it right. She has always been unruly. I’m not surprised that she did that. Don’t worry about her feelings. Begin the investigation.”
If this lesson humbled Alice, that would be good.
Chloe was thrilled.
Alice was finally being brought down.
Why was Alice the valedictorian when Chloe struggled to get into a decent college?
If she couldn’t succeed, neither could Alice.
The lead investigator looked at Alice.“Please answer honestly. Did cheat?”
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Alice replied coldly, “No. You’ve asked this already. Is there a point to asking again?”
The investigator was surprised.“This is our first time meeting you. What are you talking about?”
Now Alice was surprised.“No way. You were at school a few days ago.”
She knew there wouldn’t be a second investigation.
Chloe said slyly, “Did you find something? That’s why you come for a second investigation?”
She wanted to ruin Alice’s reputation!
Ethan said, looking at the lead investigator, “Another investigation is fine.”
The investigator looked questioningly between Chloe and Alice. “Which one of you is Chloe Black?”
“I am, Chloe replied.
A bad feeling creeping into Chloe’s heart, her eyes resting on the investigator.
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Would she be asked to testify?
A flash of triumph welling up in her heart, Chloe said, “I’m Alice’s classmate. I know her grades were always poor Though she improved in the last few months, she might’ve just gotten lucky. A dark horse, you know.”
“That’s not what we’re asking.”
Ethan frowned.“Just investigate Alice. Why are you questioning Chloe?”
“Well, we’re investigating Chloe Black for cheating, not Alice Welch.”
Silence fell over the room.
Alice raised an eyebrow, thinking, “No wonder. What a fast move.”
Chloe exclaimed in shock after hearing the words, “Why are you investigating me? I didn’t cheat!”
But panic swelled inside her.
Wasn’t the investigation about Alice’s cheating? Why was she being targeted?
Had her actions been discovered?
Chloe’s heart sank.
Ethan also asked in astonishment, “Yes, the reported cheater is Alice. Are you mistaken?”
“No mistake. We’re investigating Chloe Black. We need to ask her some questions.”
Chloe backed away guiltily, her eyes pleading with Ethan. “Ethan, I didn’t cheat! What’s this, a smear campaign?”
She couldn’t let them discover her cheating!
Or she was done for!
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