Chapter 226: Chapter 232

Chapter 232 Alice stared coldly at Ethan, whose face had paled. She spoke with biting, sarcasm.“You daim to do everything for the family.

Second Brother was clearly unwell, yet you didn’t ask him a single question.”

“Alice, is that any way to speak to your brother? Ethan’s voice boomed Alice remained calm.“The guiltier someone is, the louder they yell to mask their mistakes” Ethan was speechless. He helped Noah up, noticing how thin he had become; he was surprisingly light. Ethan was concerned.“Why have you lost so much weight?

You were supposed to have surgery for your stomach problems. Didn’t you go?”

Noah, in his wheelchair, pushed Ethan’s hand away. “Brother, I was waiting for surgery, but this happened, and I had to come.”

“I’m back now. I’ll handle things. You focus on your surgery. If it’s serious, we can get Noah to come back.”

“No, it’s not that serious. No need to bother Noah,” Noah said, refusing to admit to anything more serious than a stomach ailment.

Ethan turned on Alice, furious.“Did you hear that? Second Brother doesn’t have cancer. You want us to suffer, don’t you?”

Alice glanced at Noah and said nothing; some people just couldn’t be reasoned with. It was her own fault for interfering.

She turned to leave, but Ethan yelled,“Alice, do you think you can just walk away? Four is disfigured, and you’re still comfortably in the hospital?”

She turned back.“They haven’t told you the truth. Wait for the police report Ethan, unwilling to give up, tried to follow, but Alice and her colleagues stopped him.“Mr. Windham, one more step, and we’ll call the police. This will negatively affect the Windham family. Think carefully.”

“You’re Four’s PR team, why are you working for Alice now? How much is she paying you? I’ll double it!”

Alice’s expression was strange.“It’s not about money.” The Windham family seemed oblivious; a girl protected by Jack Yates wasn’t about money.

“But working for Alice will be difficult.”

Alice smirked.“Mr. Windham, Ms. Alice was also injured. You didn’t ask her a single question. The assault during the live stream was probably real.”

Ethan’s face was grim.“You don’t understand Alice. Because of her, our family is falling apart.” Noah’s illness, Six’s impending imprisonment, and now Four’s predicament—it was all Alice’s fault.

Noah explained, “Brother, do you not know Four’s temper, or are you pretending not to?” Four had always had a violent temper.

Ethan rubbed his temples.“I just don’t understand why Alice wouldn’t compromise. We treated her well. Why is she sending her brothers to prison and ruining their careers?” “Brother, you know why Six is in prison, and Four attacking Alice isn’t new. You know this, but you’re forcing her to submit,” Noah said, without holding back.“You’re so tough with outsiders, 437736 66.1%

Chapter 232 and you treat your own sister this way? You’ll regret it.”

“I won’t regret it! I helped you all build your careers to avenge Mom and Dad in Cloud City, Look what Alice did!” That was Ethan’s true anger. But he couldn’t turn back now; he had to save what he could.

Alice returned to her room. Jack, busy with work, sent sent Pear Orchard’s food.

Alice said, “Ms. Alice, the police should release their preliminary findings tonight. We can do a live stream explaining everything.

Wearing your hospital gown and showing your injuries would garner sympathy.”

“I understand.”

Soon, the police released their preliminary report:“Based on Ms. Alice’s live–streamed assault, our investigation indicates Mr.

Windham used violence. Further details will be released after a thorough investigation.*

The statement immediately trended. Blake was a popular star, and the allegation of violence caused a swift reversal of public opinion. He was labeled as violent, and other incidents surfaced–allegations of assaulting cast members, all previously hushed up.

Alice, seeing the opportunity, went live, with a script prepared by Alice. Pale–faced and injured, she didn’t need makeup.

She spoke, her voice trembling.“Everyone knows my family’s problems. They refused to let me attend Cloud University, wanting me to stay local. I tried to escape and start anew, but they wouldn’t let me go. The live stream was my only weapon to expose Four’s true nature. He’s always been violent. If I disobeyed, I’d be beaten...”

Alice, pale and tearful, explained the events of that night.“Four always portrayed himself as a good brother. His deception made no one believe me. I hope justice will be served.”

Blake’s fans swarmed her live stream, attacking her, leading to a fierce online battle. A request for a live video chat appeared;

the verified name was Blake. Four wanted to say something?

Alice signaled her to ignore it and end the stream. Alice complied.

“Ignoring him is fine?”

“Yes. It won’t be Blake; it’ll be his manager. His face is ruined; he won’t appear in public until it’s fixed, unless he wants to quit the industry,” Alice explained.

Alice agreed; Blake wouldn’t show his injured face.

Her phone blew up; it was Blake. Alice answered; his voice was furious.“Alice, you rejected my video call! Are you trying to hide something?”

“Second Brother said your face is really ruined,” Alice said calmly.

Blake broke down.“Alice, you forced me. You think hiding in the hospital will keep you safe? Even if you’re fine, your friends aren’t so lucky.”

Alice’s face hardened.“This is between us. Don’t hurt them.”

You ruined me, so I won’t let you off easily.”

Alice’s eyes turned icy.“If you touch a single hair on their heads, I’ll expose your injured face. Everyone will see your ugliness.”

“You dare!”

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Chapter 232 Menu This chapter maintains the fast–paced action and dramatic tension, culminating in a direct confrontation between Alice and Blake, highlighting the consequences of Blake’s actions and Alice’s strategic countermeasures. The narrative keeps the strong Americanized feel and colloquial language.

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