Chapter 226 Alice and Blake stared at each other like mortal enemies. Blake sneered. âYou donât remember, but Iâll never forget.â
âBecause I didnât do it, so my conscience is clear!â Alice was certain she hadnât done anything to betray him. As a child, sheâd always obeyed him; the idea of her sabotaging him was inconceivable.
Chloe panicked, realizing Blake couldnât be allowed to speak. She stepped in, grabbing his arm Brother, nowâs not the time for this. We need to handle the situation; this is all over the internet.â Blake couldnât have a scandal At least, not until she secured her place in the industry.
Blake glanced at Chloe. âYouâre right.â Damage control was the priority. He immediately called his manager.âGet the best PR team; handle this now.â
gaze The manager sounded frantic. Tve hired the top PR firm, theyâll be there soon. Itâll be alright.â âTell them we were rehearsing a scene. The live stream was a surprise for the fans.â Blakeâs locked onto Alice. âYou think little your game will work? Think again.â
Chloe chimed in, relieved. Yes! Say we were rehearsing. Aliceâs a newbie; itâs reasonable that youâd be giving her private coaching.â This would explain everything. Blake hung up and glared at Alice. The live stream is over. How shall I repay this gift?â
Chloe suggested cautiously, âBrother, maybe a little lesson? Donât injure her too badly, itâll be hard to explain to the media.â She was afraid Blake would lose control in his rage. If Alice was seriously hurt, how could they claim it was just rehearsal?
Blake shoved Chloe away, his fury palpable. Do you think you can tell me what to do?â Chloe fell to the ground, wincing in pain.
Blake was different from his other brothers; he was a volatile madman.
Blake approached Alice, his eyes cold. Choose. How How do you want to die?â
Alice punched him, then kicked him across the room. She wasnât waiting for another beating!
Blake, writhing in pain, yelled, âGrab her! Alice, youâre dead!â
Alice pulled out pepper spray from her bag and sprayed the approaching goons. Sirens wailed in the distance.
Blake sat up, startled. Alice, you called the cops?
Alice was surprised; she hadnât had time. But she didnât deny it. Now you should think about explaining this to the police.â
Blake realized the situation was escalating. He shouldâve left earlier; now the police were closing in. He grabbed Chloeâs arm.âStop the cops. You know what to say.â
âI know. You go,â Chloe said, desperate to prevent Blake from getting into further trouble.
Blake, supported by his goons, limped away, glaring back at Alice. âThis isnât over. I wonât be merciful next time.â
Alice smirked. âSame to you.â
She sat down, wincing at the pain. Seeing Blake trying to escape, she shouted to the incoming officers, âHeâs over there, trying to run!â
Chapter 220 Blakeâs goo goons tried to take a different route, but one fell into an abandoned sewer. Alice heard his scream, the pain in her own body momentarily forgotten. Karma was a bitch. A helicopter appeared overhead, its shadow cutting across the dark sky like a movie scene. Jack, grimâfaced and furious, descended. His friend, Jack, followed.âLetâs split up and search.â
Alice, concerned that they werenât police officers, decided to leave. As she reached the stairs, she found herself surrounded.
Jack rushed toward her, his eyes narrowing at her injuries. His voice was hoarse.âWhy didnât you call me?â Heâd seen the notification about her live stream.
Alice forced a smile. âIt happened so fast.â Sheâd only suspected Chloe was eavesdropping; she hadnât been entirely sure. Blake was hyperâvigilant about cameras; sheâd only had one chance. âLetâs get vo get you to the hospital Jack said, his words tight with worry, carefully gathering her into his arms.
âHospital later. I need to go to the police station. The media will be there by now.â This was her chance.
Alice pulled away from Jack. âIâm fine. Just superficial wounds. I remembered what you taught me about protecting vital areas.â
Jack saw her swollen arm and his heart ached. His voice was sharp with concern.âAlice, why donât you take care of yourself?â
Alice hid her injuries; sheâd needed a decisive blow against Blake. She limped forward, Jack supporting her.
His tone was sharp with concern, âWatch your step. Donât fall and crack your skull Can you say something less terrifying?â
Jack trailed behind, using his flashlight to illuminate their path. At the buildingâs exit, officers approached.âGo to the hospital.â
Alice stated, âI need a medical examination.â
Jack frowned.âYou need to go to a hospital for that.â
Alice, disappointed not to see the media, was guided to a car by Jack. He commanded, âYou want to use the media to amplify this? Iâll help you when we get to the hospital. The hospital is your priority. Understand?â
Alice nodded.
Chloe appeared. She looked at Alice. This will only make the Windham family hate you more. I never thought youâd be this cruel.
Arenât you Blakeâs sister?â
Chloe was distraught; she knew Blake was doomed.
Alice glared at Chloe, then told the police, âShe was involved too. Sheâs the one who instigated things between me and my brother, encouraging him to attack me.â
Alice, youâre lying!â Chloeâs voice was shrill.
The police took Chloe away. She yelled, âAlice, Brother will get Î Î out!â Alice smirked. That was not guaranteed. Ethan was a selfâserving man; if his interests were threatened, anything was possible.
Soon, Blake and his goons were brought out, handcuffed. Blake was on a stretcher, his face.
Ebodied, his injuries seemingly severe. Alice approached, startled by the extent of his wounds. Blake glared at her.âAlice, what are you looking at? If my face is ruined, Iâll kill you!â This concluding chapter delivers a powerful resolution, showcasing Aliceâs calculated actions, Blakeâs downfall, and a hint of future conflict, all within a vividly described American setting.
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