Chapter 106
Alice’s eyes widened at the sight of Ethan.
She’d always feared his sternness.
Whenever Ethan returned, she’d avoid him, fearing his wrath.
But after Ethan had kicked her out in her previous life, she’d given up hope.
Alice looked at him, her expression cold.“The meeting’s over. Naturally, I’m leaving.”
“Where to?”
Ethan’s gaze was icy, radiating authority.
Luke quickly stepped in to mediate.“Home, of course. Where else would she go, right, Alice?”
Luke frantically winked at Alice.
He hoped Alice would soften, fearing that Ethan’s wrath would make her suffer.
Chloe chimed in, feigning concern.“Alice, since Ethan’s back, why don’t you stop making a fuss?”
Luke frowned at Chloe, thinking, “Why did she have to say that?
She knew Alice was stubborn.”
Alice raised an eyebrow, her eyes dark and cold.“I’m living outside, independently now.”
“Alice, have you gone mad?”
Luke hadn’t expected her defiance. Ethan had given her an opportunity with those words!
Yet Alice had missed it!
Alice’s tone was unmoved, her eyes showing her defiance.“I’m perfectly lucid.”
Ethan’s face darkened.“Alice, I didn’t believe you’d do these outrageous things. In just a few months, that school nurse
has corrupted you!”
“I’m fed up with everything about the Welch family. It has nothing to do with Jack.”
“You think I’ll believe that?”
Ethan’s face hardened and he said, “But you’ll never see that man again.”
Alice’s face paled.“Ethan, what are you going to do to him?”
“What I do depends on your behavior. Unfortunately, you failed my test. I’ll use my own methods to make you
obedient.”
Seeing the bodyguards in the hallway, Alice understood.
She turned to Noah, her eyes red–rimmed.“So, this was a trap?”
Noah tried to explain anxiously, “Alice, I didn’t expect Ethan to show up at the hospital now.”
“Enough. Your explanations are sickening.”
She felt a chill run down her spine.
To them, she was never a person, but a puppet in their hands, always following their script.
Ethan thundered, “Alice, don’t think that just because you’re the top student, you’ve been tough now. If it weren’t for
me, that cheating accusation would’ve ruined you!”
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Alice remained impassive. “First, I didn’t cheat, so I don’t need you to cover it up.”
“Still denying it! Your grades were always mediocre. You think your sudden improvement makes you untouchable and no one suspects that?”
Ethan didn’t believe in Alice’s improvement.
Hearing Ethan’s words, Noah intervened, “Ethan, Alice’s improvement is due to hard work. Her teachers say she’s capable. I believe she didn’t cheat.”
“Enough! You and Luke are manipulated by her. She throws a tantrum, and you let her? Chloe told me everything Don’t try to hide it.”
Ethan was furious after knowing what Alice had done.
Noah and Luke looked at Chloe, both feeling uneasy. They’d agreed not to tell Ethan about what had happened these days.
Why had Chloe done this?
For the first time, they felt betrayed. Chloe, so understanding, would do this?
Sensing their reaction, Chloe hardened herself, stammering, “I’m sorry. I accidentally let it slip. It’s my fault.”
Ethan waved a hand dismissively.“Chloe, it’s not your fault. They forced you to lie, so they’re to blame!”
Noah and Luke felt suffocated.
Luke couldn’t help saying, “Ethan, I’m to blame for Alice’s running away. I treated her badly and always bullied her, causing her pain. That made her leave with a broken heart.”
Luke realized how wrong he’d been and wanted to make amends for Alice.
He looked at Alice awkwardly.“It’s all my fault. I promise. I won’t do it again.”
He swore it.
He didn’t want to lose his only sister, Alice.
Alice’s lips curled into a sneer at Luke’s apology.“Too little, too late. Move aside. I’m leaving!”
But the bodyguards blocked her way.
At that moment, Ethan answered a call.“Alice, you can’t leave yet. The official of the Department of Education is coming to investigate the cheating allegations. Keep your attitude in check, or even the Welch family can’t protect
you.”
Alice was confused.
The investigation was already over! Drake asked her to wait for the results!
Why again?
Alice felt something wrong.
Chloe was overjoyed at the renewed investigation on the cheating allegations.
Chloe said, feigning concern, “Alice, just confess. The punishment will be lighter.”
Noah glared at Chloe with a cold face.“What nonsense are you talking about? Alice didn’t cheat!”
What was wrong with Chloe?
Why keep attacking Alice?
Chloe immediately feigned victimhood.“Noah, I’m doing this for Alice.”
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Ethan immediately protected Chloe, looking at Noah.“Chloe is right. You spoil Alice too much. That was why she became like this.”
Noah was frustrated.
Seeing Chloe’s innocent act with Ethan, he finally understood Alice’s feelings.
No wonder Alice was heartbroken and determined to leave.
Noah coldly looked at Chloe “Before the investigation is over, stop saying things that cause misunderstandings.”
“Noah, L…”
“Shut up. I don’t want to hear your explanations.”
Noah was in a foul mood.
Chloe could only shut her mouth, but with Ethan supporting her, others would listen to him.
Alice, seeing Noah defend her, found it ironic.
Maybe Noah had seen Chloe’s true colors, different from what he had imagined, but she didn’t care anymore.
She secretly pulled out her phone to text Jack.
“What are you doing?”
Ethan snatched her phone.
He took a glance at it.“Texting him is pointless. He won’t come.”
Alice’s face was icy.“I’ve said it already. This has nothing to do with him.”
“Wait for the investigators. And try that defiant attitude again!”
Ethan put the phone in his pocket.“A cheating accusation will result in a five–year ban. You’ll be dependent on the Welch family for life. Do you think that school nurse will support you, a burden, forever?”
Alice suddenly laughed, letting out a cold, chilling sound.
Her eyes were sharp.“A burden? Without me, Luke’s team wouldn’t have reached the finals. Without me, Noah’s project wouldn’t have solved the firewall issue!”
“I’m so sick of your superior attitude!”
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