Chapter 203 Alice watched coldly.âMr. Ethan, did you hear that? I donât owe you anything. The allowance and gifts mostly went to Chloe. I didnât get a single thing.â
âBut I bought you that antique phoenix crown! My first big success!â
âYes, but I compensated Chloe. It was a gift of apology.â
Ethan was stumped. He remembered that. He tried to refute her, but after years, he couldnât recall any other substantial gifts.
Alice said sarcastically, âSo, Mr. Ethan, whatâs your offer?â
He couldnât morally blackmail her anymore. He said gruffly, âHow much do you want?â
âWhatever you think itâs worth. This data is probably from your competitors or enemies. You can profit greatly from it.â
Ethan finally said, âOne million.â
âTwo million.â
âAlice, donât push it! Itâs not worth two million!â
Alice said lightly, âThen donât buy it.â She tossed the USB drive into the trash. It was useless to her.
Ethan was furious. He conceded, âTwo million.â
âTransfer now, Cash for goods.â
Alice was equally decisive. It was useful to annoy Ethan and earn some money. Waste not, wan not.
Ethan reluctantly told his secretary, âTransfer the money!â
The secretary suggested, âBoss, maybe we should ask Ms. Alice to fix the system. We canât solve it.â âDid I ask for your opinion?â Ethanâs pride wouldnât let let him beg Alice.
Luke tried to persuade him.âBrother, you donât trust outsiders. Ask Alice. Sheâs family.â âCut it out! Whoâs family with you?! Donât ask me! I donât want to take the blame!â She didnât want to be suspected if problems arose.
Ethan told Luke, âShe doesnât want to. Stop bothering her.â
Luke looked at Alice expectantly.
Alice remained cold.âI wonât.
Luke was persistent. âWeâll pay Danielet rate. Any salary you want.â
Alice was exasperated. âMr. Luke, deaf? Didnât you hear me?â
> are you Lukeâs secretary stopped him.âBoss, donât force her.â
Luke wanted Alice to maintain contact with the family. The secretary sighed. âBoss, we can find. someone. Didnât you hire a black Danielet expert?â
Ethan snorted. âYes, I did. The system will be fixed soon. There are plenty of experts. Money solves problems.â
Alice had a hunch. Could this be a coincidence? It was probably her imagination. The black Chapter 209 Danielet was huge.
She checked her phone. Two million had arrived. She leaned back, nudging the trash can.âTake it.â She wouldnât pick it up.
Ethan was furious.âAlice, you want me to pick it up from the trash?â
âWho needs it, picks it up.
âWhatâs your attitude? That cost me two million!â
Aliceâs eyes turned cold.âThen donât. Iâll refund you.â
âYou!â Ethan was livid. Alice was unyielding.
Luke bent down, retrieving the USB drive from the trash. The secretary tried to stop him, but Luke insisted, wiping it with tissue.
He looked at Alice, convinced she still cared about the Alice family. The two million was fair compensation.
your Luke said quietly, âAlice, I heard you and Andrew Yates are close. But do you know who he is?â of business.â Alice didnât like his gaze. She frowned.âI only found out recently. Itâs none Ethan said, âAlice, youâre a Alice heiress, raised with a silver spoon. To become someoneâs mistress... Do you have any respect for Mom and Dad?â
Aliceâs face turned icy.âSay that again?â
Luke exclaimed, âBrother, stop it!â His pale face was flushed. He looked like he might faint. Ethan stopped. Luke coughed, his secretary offering him medicine.
Luke looked at Alice, hoping for concern. She remained expressionless. He felt dejected.âAlica we heard about you and that Yates family member. Weâre worried youâll get hurt. The Yates family are incredibly Alice scoffed.âWorried wealthy.â
×××× be оп Even the werenât Alices their level.
mistress and shame the Alice family?â
Ethan said coldly, âExactly.â
âI cut ties with the Alice family. I donât need your permission.â
âAlice, have some shame! You think this is glorious? A few shares from a small company, and youâre a mistress?â
A loud BANG. The door flew open. Jack entered, his face cold, staring at Ethan.âSay that again.â Ethan stared at Jack, his face changing. Could he be...?
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