Chapter 262
Though curious, Alice didn’t press Julia.
They were barely acquaintances.
But Julia noticed the flush on Alice’s cheeks and the gloss on her lips. With a pang of bitterness, Julia asked,“Ms. Welch, are you here alone?”
“No.”
Alice went to the locker room without further explanation.
Julia watched Alice go. Her heart was heavy with sorrow.
Julia found Jack in the boxing area.
Julia stepped forward.“Jack, why have you been avoiding me?”
Jack’s expression turned cold when he saw Julia.
“Why would I avoid you?”
“I called you so many times. Why didn’t you answer my calls?”
“If for work, just contact the company. I don’t see the need for you to call me personally.”
His tone was cold and dismissive.
Julia’s eyes welled up.“Is it because of that girl that you’re cutting me off?”
“Let’s be clear. We never had anything. I had my brother clarify the engagement rumors. If your family persists, I’ll do it myself.”
His expression was frigid.“I asked my brother to do so out of respect for our families. You can choose to clarify by yourself or let me do it. Think carefully.”
Julia’s face paled.
Jack was ruthless, and he wasn’t joking.
He was capable of doing what he said.
Jack showed impatience.“Leave before my girlfriend sees you and misunderstands us.”
“Do you know she dated an adult man in high school?”
Julia blurted out, remembering Max’s words.
Jack’s face hardened. He stared at Julia.“I don’t want to hear that kind of smear again.”
“Don’t you care?”
“That man was me, but we were just friends. Stop spreading rumors.”
Julia could barely believe it. Was Jack the school doctor?
Her mind was a whirlwind. Why was Jack a school doctor? Did he know Alice beforehand?
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Jack’s face turned even colder.“Tell your sister to stop targeting Alice, or your family will
Terrified, Julia retreated and fled.
Jack narrowed his eyes. Had the Garcias been getting too arrogant?
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regret it.”
Jack thought the public clarification through John should’ve been enough.
Alice soon changed her clothes and walked over.
Her face was flushed.“Oh, I almost forgot, the press conference failed.”
Jack replied, “I was away last time. We can reschedule. There won’t be any problems this time.”
Jack looked earnestly at Alice.“I promise.”
Jack regretted his business trip. He hadn’t expected Ethan to marry a Parker girl.
Alice smiled.“No need.”
“What are your plans?”
“I’m going back to the Welch’s place.”
Jack’s expression changed.“Why?”
“You know Ethan threatened me with Mom and Dad’s belongings. The inheritance wasn’t legally documented, so I can’t get my things back easily. I don’t want them to fall into Chloe’s hands.” “Mr. Nash has told me. A lawsuit takes time, but you don’t need to return to the Welch’s place.” Jack held her hand.“Don’t be afraid of the Parker family. Last time, it was because I wasn’t there.” “Even if you were, it wouldn’t change anything. The Parker family controls the media. No one can beat them.”
Jack pondered.“Alice, you don’t have to be so cautious.”
“This is Washington. Sometimes, you have to bend.”
Alice looked seriously at him.“Returning to the Welch’s place isn’t just about the inheritance. There’s a more important reason.”
“What?”
Alice said, “I’ve discovered something about the car accident.”
His heart lurched.“What did you find out?”
Had she discovered his involvement?
He felt like a condemned man.
“Chloe’s father is still alive.”
Jack was astonished.“Wasn’t Chloe’s father your parents‘ driver? He died in the explosion.” Jack was at the crash scene. He witnessed the driver return to the car and the explosion.
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Survival was impossible.
Alice nodded. “I thought so too. But the TG Company followed Chloe and photographed her meeting a middle–aged man.”
“Are you sure that’s Chloe’s father?”
“I’m certain. I wouldn’t mistake him.”
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At first, Alice doubted herself. But she thought carefully and became sure it was Chloe’s father.
Jack was stunned. He didn’t know the driver was alive.
Jack asked, “Who was driving the car? The driver died, but we’re not sure if it was Chloe’s father, right?”
“Yes, but I probed my brothers. They said Chloe’s father was driving, and they saw him before he left.”
“Maybe there was a driver change?”
Alice nodded. “I considered that possibility. But my parents are gone, and I don’t remember what happened. I have no proof.
“Chloe’s father only appeared once. There’s no trace of him now.”
“The TG Company found nothing?”
“No. I’m returning to the Welch’s place. Only by pushing Chloe to a breaking point will the man behind her show up.”
Jack pondered. “I investigated the accident and found no connection to the Garcia family, but they were the prime suspects. Now… It was likely planned by Chloe’s father.”
“You’re right! I forgot. I’ll start with the driver, and maybe I’ll find something.”
Jack stroked her head.“It’s just speculation. Years have passed. It’ll take time.”
“I know, but the accident wasn’t as simple as we thought. Ethan said the driver of another car was connected to the Garcia family, and there was someone else in the car.”
Jack’s lips tightened. He lost his voice for a moment.
His fingers were trembling.
Jack finally found his voice.“What do you plan to do with that person?”
“I’ll ask what was so urgent that made him or her ask the driver to speed and run a yellow light.”
Alice’s voice was charged with emotion.“If they hadn’t run the yellow light, the accident wouldn’t have happened.”
Without the accident, none of this would have happened.
Alice’s eyes burned with hatred.“That person will
