Chapter 260 Alice looked ties I chose for you were the best. Whenever you up at Ethan. âYou used to say i had an important meeting, youâd have me buy you a new one.â
Ethan looked uneasy. âSo?â Was Alice trying a sentimental approach? If she behaved, he might forgive her.
Alice yanked off his tie. âI bought this one, right?â She tossed it in the trash. Ethan exploded. âWhat are you doing?â
Alice slapped him. He froze.
âWeâre even now. Iâm not holling a grudge about you giving my belongings and room to Chloe.â Her tone was chilling. âAs for the tie, Iâll buy you a new one. This oneâs old.â Before Ethan could react, she continued, âSince weâve cleared things up, letâs go. We donât want people thinking the Windhams are feuding.â She linked arms with him. Letâs go.â
Chloe panicked. âBig Brother!â
Ethan glanced at Chloe, a little guilty.âI know what youâre thinking, but Aliceâs family. Making a big scene isnât good for the family.â
Aliceâs temper was a doubleâedged sword, reconciliation was better. If she could unite three brothers to overthrow the entertainment company today, she might interfere with the Windhamsâ main business tomorrow.
Chloe was terrified. Why did Ethan so easily forgive Alice? If Alice returned, what would become of her?
âBig Brother, they teamed up to oust you from the company!â
Alice smiled. âJust kidding. Itâs Fourth Brotherâs company; Iâm here to back him up.â
Chloe seethed; Alice was lying. She linked arms with Ethan, determined not to let Alice take him.
Alice smirked.âI donât mind. Iâve had time to reflect.â
Ethan nodded. âItâs good youâve come. to your senses. Remember, youâre family.â
Aliceâs smile was sarcastic. She hadnât forgotten. She returned to investigate the car accident, to her parents by exposing Chloeâs father.
avenge They left.
Caleb looked at Noah.âSecond Brother, is Aliceâs sudden change of heart suspicious?â Her attitude was strange.
Noah replied calmly, âWhatever her reason, itâs enough that sheâs willing to return.â Caleb looked at Luke Luke. âAlice agreed not to press charges. Always support her, donât let Chloe manipulate you.â
Luke Luke nodded. Chloe had been distant and cold lately, revealing her true colors once she saw his usefulness was gone. He realized heâd been manipulated into harming Alice. Outside, the gala guests were shocked to see Alice and Ethan arm in arm, having witnessed their earlier argument.
A little family conflict, scene.
Ethan said, âSorry for the Someone asked, âWho wrote the script?â
but itâs resolved.â
Chapter 26 Alice said, âMe, of course. Right, Big Brother?
Ethan knew Aliceâs temper. If he favored Chloe again, she might cause more trouble. He nodded. âYes. Iâve confirmed it. Alice wrote the script independently. I was wrong,â Chloeâs eyes welled up with anger. Ethan hadnât defended her. She was a laughingstock. Alice looked at Chloe. âI know you want success, but clinging to others wonât help. It will hurt you. Iâm doing this for your own good. Donât blame me.â The words were dripping with sarcasm. Chloeâs face was grim.âIâll go to the restroom.â
Alice watched her leave, releasing Ethanâs arm. Sheâd done it to provoke Chloe; Ethan was Chloeâs only ally in the family. Aliceâs subsequent behavior was impeccable, saving Ethan face, lessening his prejudice against her.
Ethan said softly, âIsnât this better? Reconcile with Chloe and live peacefully.â Aliceâs smile was cold. Sure, but you have to be fair. Return my things, then Iâll do as you say.â âFine. Iâll keep your parentsâ belongings safe. Iâll give them to you later. How else will I know youâre sincere about returning?â Ethan was still wary, suspecting she was after the inheritance. Giving her everything now was risky.
Alice said calmly, âOkay, but Chloe gets nothing, including the charity foundation.â âFine.â Ethan agreed. Heâd compensate Chloe later.
Alice glanced at her champagne glass; Chloe would be furious. This was only the beginning. Ethan, arrogant and selfâassured, valued the big picture. Heâd wronged her; now it was Chloeâs turn. Karma was a bitch. She wanted to see how long Chloe could endure. She was also curious to see Ethanâs reaction when he discovered Chloeâs father was alive and involved in the accident.
The gala ended, and Chloe emerged from the restroom, her face a mask of fury.
Noah said to Alice, âCome home for dinner this weekend. Our first meal as a reconciled family.â
âOkay, but my room must be ready.â
Seeing Chloeâs anger and helplessness, Alice added, âOh, and Chloe, the charity foundation is mine. I was gone, but now Iâm back, so itâs mine.â
Chloe was livid.âBig Brother, didnât you say it was mine?â
Ethan coughed. I was trying to provoke Alice. Donât worry, Iâll compensate you.â âBut I worked hard on the charity auction. The invitations have been sent. If I withdraw now, what happens? Chloe hadnât expected Ethan to so easily backtrack.
Aliceâs eyes lit up when she heard âauction.â âYouâve clearly put in a lot of effort. Continue with the auction. Chloe would manipulate the funds.
Ethan was surprised.âYou agree?â Heâd expected her to object.
Alice looked at Chloe.âDonât mess It up. Work hard, and Iâll pay you.â Chloe was furious. Alice was treating her like an employee!
The money was hers! Aliceâs return had disrupted her plans. She needed to contact her father and get rid of Alice.