Chapter 271
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Chapter 271
Davis committed suicide. No one expected that.
Alice refused to believe it. She headed to the basement where the Welch family was gathered.
Ethan, who was standing at the entrance, looked at the hanging butler. His brow furrowed, but a sense of relief washed over him.
Since Davis was dead, all the blame would fall on him.
After seeing Alice arrive, Noah blocked her view.“Don’t look. You’ll have nightmares.”
Alice’s face was stern.“Davis wouldn’t commit suicide.”
Chloe must have paid Davis to do that. A greedy person like Davis wouldn’t kill himself.
Caleb said, “You mean he was murdered?”
“Impossible,” Ethan immediately refuted.
“If it was murder, who did it? Chloe couldn’t do it. Don’t try to frame her.”
Alice smirked, “Couldn’t she have hired someone?”
Chloe’s backers had acted.
Ethan said angrily, “She’s an orphan. Where would she find someone capable of murder?” Noah agreed.“Ethan’s right. Davis probably committed suicide because he was afraid.” “Ethan, we need to call the police. Someone died. But what excuse should we use?” Ethan pondered, and then he answered, “Say Davis stole valuable items and embezzled Last night, he tried to steal from Alice’s room. We caught him, and he committed suicide.” Noah nodded and said, “That works. Davis‘ accounts were always problematic, but I ignored them.”
Alice found this laughable.
A butler with such poor character had stayed in the Welch family for so long.
Caleb spoke for Alice, “Noah, you knew Davis was untrustworthy. Why keep him?”
money.
Noah was uneasy.“He’d been with us for so long. It was difficult to fire him, especially since Chloe was close to him.”
He meant that nobody knew Davis was capable of this.
Chloe rushed in.“Ethan, did Davis really commit suicide?”
Ethan stopped her.“Yes, don’t go in. It’s gruesome.”
Chloe cried, “I can’t believe he killed himself. He deserved it, but it’s still a life.”
But in mind, she was thanking her father for eliminating that threat.
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Unfortunately, she couldn’t kill Alice yet.
Alice rolled her eyes.“She’s acting again.”
Caleb shoved Chloe into the basement.“Since you’re so concerned, take a close look.”
Chloe, catching sight of Davis‘ face, screamed, paralyzed with fear.
Anyone would be terrified to see a corpse.
Ethan pulled Chloe out. He glared at Caleb.“You’re too much.”
“She wanted to pretend to care, right? She should get a closer look.”
Chloe, pale and trembling, was speechless.
She had never seen a corpse before, especially one killed by her father.
Alice went to the hall. She hadn’t expected Chloe’s father to act so quickly.
She texted the TG Company,“Check the security cameras near the house. That person must have
been there.”
This was the perfect opportunity to find Chloe’s father.
Ethan said to Alice, “When the police arrive, you and Chloe stick to the story. Davis was stealing, you caught him, and he killed himself. Understood?”
Chloe nodded obediently.
Alice raised an eyebrow.“I’ll tell the truth. Why should I keep quiet?”
Seeing Chloe’s change of expression, Alice knew this bitch didn’t want this to get bigger.
Alice stared at Chloe.“And I think Davis was murdered.”
“Impossible!” Chloe countered.
“He committed suicide out of guilt. No one had a motive. We were all in our rooms. Who would kill him?”
Ethan disagreed with Alice.“This will damage your reputation.”
“I don’t care. I didn’t sleep with Davis.”
Alice’s malice and sarcasm ignited Chloe’s fury. If the Welch family’s assets weren’t being emptied, she should have killed Alice last night!
Remembering her father’s words, she cried, “I can handle some hardship. But Alice and I were in the same room last night. Who will believe Alice is innocent?”
Caleb snapped, “Chloe, shut up!”
Alice showed her cell phone.“I have video evidence. Only you slept with Davis.”
Chloe gritted her teeth.“People won’t believe the evidence.”
Ethan was stressed.“Alice, what do you want?”
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“Mom and Dad’s belongings and your shares in the entertainment company,” This would remove Ethan’s control,
Ethan, gritted his teeth.“Alice, you’re taking advantage of the situation.”
“You got me. Those are my only conditions. Agree, and I’ll tell the police what you want me to say.”
“No way. I won’t agree.”
Alice laughed while looking at Chloe,“See? To Ethan, profit is everything.”
Ethan was silent.
Chloe panicked and grabbed a fruit knife.“Ethan, if this gets out, how can I live in Washington? I’m always mocked for my background. I’d rather die.”
Ethan grabbed the knife.“Chloe, calm down.”
“Let me die. I won’t burden the family or you.”
Chloe cried, terrified. If the police investigated, she and her father would be ruined.
Pretending suicide was necessary to stop
this.
Ethan finally agreed.“Fine, Alice, I agree to your conditions. But our parents‘ assets… I’ll give them to you once Luke and Caleb’s matters are resolved.”
“Okay. The entertainment company shares now?”
Ethan said grimly, “My secretary will prepare the contract.”
“No need. Just sign.”
Caleb took out a share transfer agreement.
Ethan’s face was ashen. He looked at Caleb.“You’re really cutting ties? Where would your company be without me?”
“I’ll manage on my own.”
Caleb wanted control of the company.
Ethan reluctantly signed.“Fine. From today, don’t ask me for a cent!”
Chloe said pitifully, “I’m sorry, Ethan. It’s my fault. You lost money protecting me.”
“I have to protect you. You’re a victim, unlike someone who’s taking advantage.”
Ethan glared at Alice.“Look at Chloe’s magnanimity. She prioritizes the family. Unlike you pressing your family relentlessly!”
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