Chapter 112 If Aliceâs family would only hinder her new life, he would pave the way for her. Heâd overcome any obstacle.
Hearing his voice, Alice sniffed.âNo need. I already handled it. Donât provoke my brother; heâs not easy to deal with.â Her brother was overbearing and she feared for Jack. He had power in the city, and Jack, with his lack of connections, wouldnât stand a chance.
Jackâs eyes narrowed. âYou think Iâmâ easy to deal with?â He was amused and slightly exasperated. For years, others had feared him, never the other way around!
Seeing her worry, he swallowed the retort. Ethan might have seen him; revealing his identity. would be disastrous. Before his identity was revealed, he could be her friend. Afterward, he would lose his place in her life. He admitted he hesitated.
Alice, realizing she was still clinging to him, slowly released her grip, her expression uneasy. âYouâre okay. Letâs go home.â
Sheâd signed the severance agreement. Given his pride, Ethan wouldnât contact her again. That was exactly what she wanted.
On the third floor of the hospital, Ethan watched from the hallway, seeing Alice in a tender embrace with a man whose face was obscured.
He frowned.âThatâs the nurse, right? He shouldnât be here!â
His subordinate reported, âBoss, everyone we sent is missing; we canât contact them.â
âImpossible! A nurse? What kind of power he have?â
Luke said, âBrother, that man might have connections. He hid Alice in the apartment; it took Luke a long time to find her.â
âHmph. Even with connections, heâs just a nobody. Aliceâs lost her mind. Sheâll regret this. Cut off all financial support!â
âBrother, after we adopted Chloe, Alice stopped taking money from the family.
Ethan was surprised.âHow did she survive?â
âScholarships and streaming. She improved dramatically in the last few months and is now a popular streamer, earning a lot.
Luke felt a deeper pang of guilt. Alice was independent.
Ethan scoffed.âJust. streamer! Compared ΤΠWind, itâs nothing!â
the valedictorian. Her future is bright.â
Luke silently thought, âBut sheâs being Î Ethan received a call. âMr. Windham, weâre from Harvard Universityâs admissions office. Are you Aliceâs guardian? Weâd like to discuss her application.â
Ethan coldly replied, âShe wonât go to Harvard University. Sheâll stay local.â He hung up.âAliceâs rebellious. Sheâd cause trouble in Peking. Itâs better for her to stay local, where we can keep an eye on her.â
âShouldnât you ask her?â
âWhy bother?â Luke felt uneasy but didnât say anything.âChloeâs grades are poor; sheâll also stay local.â
They can look out for each other. Marrying into a local wealthy family would be nice.â Ethan didnât believe women needed ambitious careers, Marriage Was better.
Chapter 112 Back at the apartment, Alice felt uneasy.âI need to find a new place.â
âWorried your brother will cause trouble?â Jack understood her earlier suggestion to move.
Alice nodded.âMy brother is stubborn.â
Gator chimed in, âLittle Lemon, why not just go to Peking? Your scores are great; you should get used to life there.â In Peking, Ethan was nothing.
Alice liked the idea, glancing at Jack for his opinion.
Jackâs expression was calm. âItâs a good idea.â She could escape the Windsâ control in Peking.
Alice smiled.âLetâs do it! Peking!â Then she hesitated, looking at Jack.âBut we wonât see each other often.â
Jack avoided her gaze. âLittle Alice, focus on your studies.â
Aliceâs gaze fell.
Gator mediated, âAll good things must end. I hope you have a wonderful life in Peking, free from the Windsâ shadow.â
Alice forced a smile. âYouâre right.â After all, Jack didnât like her. She shouldnât have other expectations.
Feeling down, she said, âIâll start planning.â She practically fled.
After she left, Gator looked meani at Jack.âYouâre upset, arenât you?â
âPeking means sheâs free from the Winds. Iâm happy for her.â
âThatâs right. Say goodbye properly. The closer you get, the more sheâll hurt.â
Jack was agitated. âI donât need your reminder.â Gator had seen Jackâs frantic reaction when he learned Alice was at the at the hospital. Heâd never seen Jack so out of control.
Alice Alice barely slept. She was thrilled to go to Peking and leave the Winds behind, but sheâd miss seeing Jack often.
The next morning, her teacherâs call woke her.
*Alice, why did you reject Harvard University? Your scores are excellent!â
âWhat? I didnât reject them! I never got a call!â She was wide awake now. Harvard University was her dream! Impossible!
She spoke with her teacher and realized her family had intercepted the call! Probably Ethan or Luke.
She called Luke. He sounded delighted.
âAlice, you called!â
Alice was furious.âDid you reject Harvard Universityâs offer offer on my behalf?â
âAlice, Brother did. He thinks itâs better for you to stay here; the Winds can protect you.â Luke explained hastily.âChloe is repeating a year; she wonât interfere.â
Alice yelled, âWho gave you the right to decide for me?!â
Cramer 112 Chapter 112 If Aliceâs family would only hinder her new life, he would pave the way for her. Heâd overcome any obstacle.
Hearing his voice, Alice sniffed. âNo need. I already handled it. Donât provoke my brother; heâs not easy to deal with.â Her brother was overbearing and she feared for Jack. He had power in the city, and Jack, with his lack of connections, wouldnât stand a chance.
Jackâs eyes narrowed. âYou think Tmâ easy to deal with?â He was amused and slightly exasperated. For years, others had feared him, never the other way around!
Seeing her worry, he swallowed the retort. Ethan might have seen him; revealing his identity. would be disastrous. Before his identity was revealed, he could be her friend. Afterward, he would lose his place in her life. He admitted he hesitated.
Alice, realizing she was still clinging to him, slowly released her grip, her expression. uneasy. âYouâre okay. Letâs go home.â
Sheâd signed the severance agreement. Given his pride, Ethan wouldnât contact her again. That was exactly what she wanted.
On the third floor of the hospital. Ethan watched from the hallway, seeing Alice in a tender embrace with a man whose face was obscured.
He frowned. Thatâs the nurse, right? He shouldnât be here!â
His subordinate reported, âBoss, everyone we sent is missing; we canât contact them.â âImpossible! A nurse? What kind of power does he have?â
Luke said, âBrother, that man might have connections. He hid Alice in the apartment; it took Luke a long time to find her.â
âHmph. Even with connections, heâs just a nobody. Aliceâs lost her mind. Sheâll regret this. Cut off all financial support!â
âBrother, after we adopted Chloe, Alice stopped taking money from the family.â Ethan was surprised. How did she survive?â
âScholarships and streaming. She improved dramatically in the last few months and is now a popular streamer, earning a lot.
Luke felt a deeper pang of guilt. Alice was independent. Ethan scoffed.âJust streamer! Compared to being a Wind, itâs nothing!â
Luke silently thought, âBut sheâs the valedictorian. Her future is bright.â
Ethan received a call. âMr. Windham, weâre from Harvard Universityâs admissions office. Are you Aliceâs guardian? Weâd like to discuss her application.â
Ethan coldly replied, âShe wonât go to Harvard University. Sheâll stay local.â He hung up. âAliceâs rebellious. Sheâd cause trouble in Peking. Itâs better for her to stay local, where we can keep an eye on her.â
âShouldnât you ask her?â
âWhy bother?â Luke felt uneasy but didnât say anything. âChloeâs grades are poor; sheâll also stay local They can look out for each other. Marrying into a local wealthy family would be nice.â Ethan didnât believe Women needed ambitious careers. Marriage better.
Chapter 112 Back at the apartment, Alice felt uneasy. âI need to find a new place.â
âWorried your brother will cause trouble?â Jack understood her earlier suggestion to move.
Alice nodded. âMy brother is stubborn.â
Gator chimed in, âLittle Lemon, why not just go to Peking? Your scores are great; you should get used to life there.â In Peking, Ethan was nothing.
Alice liked the idea, glancing at Jack for his opinion.
Jackâs expression was calm.âItâs a good idea.â She could escape the Windsâ control in Peking.
Alice smiled. âLetâs do it! Peking!â Then she hesitated, looking at Jack. âBut we wonât see each other.
often.â
Jack avoided her gaze. âLittle Alice, focus on your studies.â
Aliceâs gaze fell.
Gator mediated, âAll good things must end. I hope you have a wonderful life in Peking, free from the Windsâ shadow.â
Alice forced a smile.âYouâre right.â After all, Jack didnât like her. She shouldnât have other expectations.
Feeling down, she said, Iâll start planning.â She practically fled.
After she left, Gator looked meaningfully at Jack.âYouâre upset, arenât you?â âPeking means sheâs free from the Winds. Iâm happy for her.â
âThatâs right. Say goodbye properly. The closer you get, properly. The closer you get, the more sheâll hurt.â Jack was agitated. âI donât need your reminder.â Gator had seen Jackâs frantic reaction when he learned Alice Was at the hospital. Heâd never seen Jack so out of control.
Alice barely slept. She was thrilled to go to Peking and leave the Winds behind, but sheâd miss seeing Jack often.
The next morning, her teacherâs call woke her.
аÑе excellent!â
âAlice, why did did you reject Harvard University? Your scores âWhat? I didnât reject them! I never got a call!â She was wide awake now. Harvard University was her dream! Impossible!
She spoke with her teacher and realized her family had intercepted the call! Probably Ethan or Luke.
She called Luke. He sounded delighted..
âAlice, you called!â
Alice Was furious.âDid you reject Harvard Universityâs offer on my behalf?â
âAlice, Brother did. He thinks itâs better for you to stay here; the Winds can protect you. explained hastily.âChloe is repeating a year; she wonât interfere.â
Alice yelled, âWho gave you the right to decide for me?!â
Luke âAlice, we thought it was best for you.â