Chapter 115
Luke saw the man with Alice and felt uneasy.“That’s the school doctor.”
“The school doctor? He looks familiar.”
“Ethan, have you met him before?”
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Ethan narrowed his eyes. “Probably it’s just because he resembles someone I know. Even I have only seen that man of high status from afar.”
The Welch family was far below the Wilson family, the top family in Washington.
The Wilson heir wouldn’t come to this place and be close to Alice.
He must be mistaken.
The host announced, “Everyone, welcome to our event today! Our first Outstanding Youth award goes to the youngest recipient, the valedictorian, Alice Welch!”
Ethan’s face fell.“That’s impossible! How did she win the award?”
When did she become so capable?
Shocked, Alice looked at the stage.
Luke was delighted.“This is great! My sister is amazing!”
Ethan felt deflated. His efforts seemed futile.
He felt a strange mix of emotions.
Alice took a deep breath and went on stage.
Her new life was beginning.
After her speech, the host interviewed Alice.“You’re the valedictorian and the researcher in game development. You’ve achieved so much at such a young age. You said your family was influential, right? Let’s hear from them.”
The microphone was handed to Ethan.
Ethan held it like holding a hot potato.
Facing the crowd, Ethan felt his face burn.“Alice’s achievements are due to her family’s guidance and education.”
He smoothly delivered the obligatory platitudes.
His friends present congratulated him.“Congratulations, Mr. Welch! You have a remarkable sister.”
“How did you raise such a brilliant sister, Mr. Welch? Share your secrets with us!”
Ethan smiled.“She’s smart, but a little … rebellious.”
He hadn’t thought before that Alice’s valedictorian status was surprisingly useful.
If she apologized, Ethan would consider letting bygones be bygones.
Alice smirked.
The Welch family’s selfishness was astonishing.
After Ethan’s speech, the host turned to Alice.“Ms. Welch, is there anything you’d like to add?”
Alice looked at Ethan with a mocking smile on her lips. “It’s funny. You claim I wouldn’t have succeeded without the Welch family, but you contributed nothing.”
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The host was startled. “Ms. Welch, what do you mean?”
“It’s simple. Before the SAT, they forced me to drop classes for the esports tournament, threatening to cut off my allowance. Thankfully, I had scholarships. When my improved scores raised suspicions, they pressured me to confess, refusing to believe me. What right do they have to call themselves my family?”
She continued calmly, “I have cut ties with the Welch family. I have no family now!”
Her statement was like a bomb.
Ethan’s face sank with anger. He had never been so humiliated.
How did Alice dare to say this to the media?
Ethan put a hand on his chest and gasped for air.
Luke quickly supported him. “Ethan, calm down. We wronged Alice. She has every reason to be angry about us.”
Hearing her words, Luke remembered forcing her to miss school for the tournament. He was guilty.
Thankfully, she hadn’t been affected. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have achieved such good grades.
“Wasn’t she raised by the Welch family? She experienced something unfair, and she wants to cut ties with us. Who will do that?”
“Alice, explain yourself! How did the Welch family wrong you?”
Ethan felt everyone laughing at him. He was never humiliated before.
This was all Alice’s doing.
Alice walked off stage with a cold gaze.“Yesterday, the admission officers from Harvard University called you. Did you refuse on my behalf?
Ethan’s face changed. He didn’t know how to reply.
Alice continued, “Did you forbid me from going to Harvard University and force me to attend the same college as Chloe, who can’t even reach the average score?”
The crowd was stunned.
“A valedictorian rejecting Harvard University? The Welch family is insane!”
“If I had such a daughter, la celebrate for three days straight! It’s a disgrace that people don’t know about this.”
“They abandon a talented sister for a mediocre adopted sister!”
Ethan yelled, “That’s not true! I want you to stay in the city for your own good!”
“My good?”
Alice’s voice dripped with sarcasm.“You’re making a valedictorian attend the same college as a student with poor scores. Are you considering my benefits? Who needs your kindness?”
Ethan couldn’t meet her eyes.
Luke tried to explain, “Alice, Ethan didn’t mean it that way.”
“And you!”
Alice looked at Luke.“You forced me to drop classes for the game, and I carried the team to victory! Without me, you’d
have lost in the first round.”
Luke felt guilty.“Alice, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have pressured you like that. Thankfully, it didn’t affect your exam.”
“I don’t need your apologies. We’ve cut ties. Remember that.”
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Alice left the hall.
She wouldn’t be entangled with the Welch family anymore.
Ethan angrily told his secretary, “Do everything to stop the news from spreading!”
The Welch family couldn’t become a laughingstock.
Ethan said to the others, “She’s just having a teenage tantrum. You know how difficult teenagers can be.”
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Luke was frantic. “Ethan, why did you reject Harvard University’s offer for her? She’s the valedictorian! Mom and Dad would be thrilled if they knew!”
Ethan still refused to admit his fault. He said, “She would cause trouble in Washington. Staying here is better for her.”
“Ethan! We’re all her brothers and will protect in Washington. She can’t get into trouble. Are you crazy?”
Luke felt Ethan had acted unfairly and rushed out after Alice.
Walking alone, Alice heard Jack’s voice.“Feeling better?”
“Yes.”
“Finally standing up to them?”
Alice smirked. “I thought escaping the Welch family would bring me peace. But some people are incorrigible. They never listen.”
Speaking out to the media liberated her mental burden.
If the Welch family caused more trouble, she would reclaim everything she had given them.
“Alice! Alice, wait for me!”
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