Chapter 175 A cold smirk played on Aliceâs lips. They wanted to use force?
Typical of Lukeâs father. They were the ones whoâd done wrong, yet they were forcing her to meet, giving her no choice.
âWhat are you doing?â
Aliceâs colleagues surrounded her, the representative stepping forward. âIn broad daylight, are you trying to kidnap someone?â
The secretaryâs expression expression changed. Iâm here to take Ms. Alice home.â
âShe doesnât want to go. No one can force her. Otherwise, weâll call the police.â
With so many witnesses, the secretary retreated.
Alice looked at her colleagues.âThank you.â
leaving work;
âNo problem. We happened. to be be leaving We had to protect you.â
Alice watched her colleagues go, feeling much better. Leaving the Windhams behind, sheâd encountered normal people.
Alice took a cab back to school.
Upstairs, Jack returned to his office, signing the contract.
Garrett glanced at it.âYouâre practically handing her a publicly traded company. Thatâs a huge investment.â
The AI project was promising. With Jackâs support, once it went public, Alice would become a multiâmillionaire partner. She would be only twenty.
âSheâs never seen money. Whatâs a big deal?â
Jack looked at Aliceâs signature on the contract; it was elegant. He noticed her distance. Before the accident, Alice had been so dependent on him.
Jack locked the contract in a safe.âSend a lawyerâs letter to the Windham Corporation.â
He hadnât been at the event, but he knew what had happened. He hadnât expected Alice to set a trap. Sheâd grown so much.
Alice went to the gym after returning to the dorm. She was distracted, thinking about Jackâs resignation! He was staying in Cloud City? Sheâd thought their encounters would be rare after he left.
Her trainer spoke.âAlice, youâre off today.â
Alice lay on the floor. Iâm tired.â
âLetâs end here. Do some warmâups. No sparring to avoid injury.â
Alice nodded, resting and drinking water. She changed and went to the team base for a meeting. She was the captain now, after all.
loe greeted her. The seniors and I discussed the teamâs issues; everythingâs documented. You can review it.â
Chapter 175 âYou already had a meeting?â
âYes. I knew you were busy this afternoon. The base is in chaos, so we met.â âThank you. The biggest issue is the Garcias withdrawing sponsorship, right?â
âYes. Other sponsors also withdrew, probably contacted contacted by the Garcias.â
Alice wasnât surprised.
The base was nearly empty. It felt desolate, Her senior spoke.âMelody Garcia said anyone staying is against her and the Business School!â
Alice smirked. âIâll solve this. How much money do we need?â
âFor the finals, we usually buy tickets for everyone, buy cheering gear, and invite players to meet fans. About a million.â
âGive me the account. Buy the tickets for the weekend.â
Her senior was surprised.âYour own money?â
âYes. Use a million. Iâll figure out the rest.â
Sheâd planned to ask Garrett for sponsorship, but she hadnât had a chance. As a Maple Leaf partner, could she get it now?
After the meeting, Alice decided they needed new recruits!
âLetâs recruit tomorrow!â
Alice texted the lawyer:â[Tomorrow is the deadline!]â
Back in the dorm, she received a message from Jack.
[The gymâs trainer isnât professional; youâre prone to injury. Let me recommend a better place.]â Alice looked at the message.
Their last conversation was days ago, after his discharge. Sheâd mentioned the gym. They hadnât spoken since. But he was criticizing her trainer. Alice replied:â[No need. The trainerâs great. Heâs a former pro.]â
â[Pro trainers donât always know how to teach. Can your little body handle a few rounds?]â
Alice could practically see his expression. She replied with an ellipsis. Then turned off her phone.
the Jack saw his ellipsis, tapping screen.
Defiant, huh?
Getting bolder.
hadnât replied.
The next morning, Alice checked her phone first. Jack Yawning, she went to the recruitment booth, attracting a crowd. Fans asked for autographs and photos.
Her senior smiled.â[I shouldâve had you here yesterday!]â
The crowd parted, revealing people from the Business School. Leading them wasnât Melody Garcia but Garrett Yates. He was often out partying.
Garrett Yates yawned, looking looking sleepy.â[Alice, you bullied Chloe again?]â
Chloeâs tearful phone call had ruined his night.
Alice sat, calm.â[Want a fight?]â
Garrett Yates took a step back.â[Donât be arrogant. Melody Garcia said no one will join. Quit Chapter 175 being captain before it affects recruitment.]â
âThat was yesterday. Today is different.â
âDifferent how? Did the sun rise in the Alext?â
As Garrett Yates finished, Melody Garcia appeared, reluctantly.
Garrett Yates gloated. [Alice, here she is. I told you you wouldnât get anyone Alice smirked at Melody Garcia.
Melody Garcia gritted her teeth, addressing the crowd. âJoining any club is your choice. I wonât stop you!]â
Everyone was stunned.
Garrett Yates was incredulous. [Melody Garcia, are you on drugs?]â
Melody Garcia had made threats yesterday! Now, the was backtracking? âNone of your business!â
Melody Garcia glared at Garrett Yates, approaching Alice, her eyes filled with resentment! She wanted to kill that bitch!