Chapter 308: Chapter 318

Chapter 318 anger, Alice remained calm, noticing Julia’s expression change in seconds – from awkwardness to an then quickly back to composure.

She had to admire the top socialite’s emotional control. She’d heen fooled at the cafe.

Julia’s smile faded, her tone haughty.“Jack and I are childhood sweethearts, a perfect match. You’re different. He hid his identity from you. How sincere could he be?” Alice felt a pang of discomfort. She smirked. “Miss Garcia, aren’t you done pretending?”

Julia’s eyes flashed with anger.“Pretending what? What I said before was for your own good. Did you really think a Cinderella could marry a grince?”

“But Miss Garcia schemed for years to marry a richer man. You failed and resorted to underhanded tactics to break up Jack and me.” After Madam Wilson clarified that Jack and Julia weren’t engaged, Alice suspected Julia’s involvement. Julia had been at Pear Orchard and knew about Alice and Jack. She’d started plotting after that phone call. But it bothered Alice that Julia knew Jack’s phone password.

Julia’s expression darkened. This woman was clever. She lowered her voice.“So what? He hid his identity because he was afraid you’d cling to him. You’ve probably talked to him; he’ll soon grow cold towards you. He can’t marry you.”

Julia talked endlessly, but seeing Alice’s seeing Alice’s unmoved unmoved expression, her heart sank.

Alice laughed, her mocking gaze stinging Julia.

Julia’s voice sharpened. “What’s your attitude?”

Miss Garcia, you should’ve looked in a mirror before speaking. Your jealousy is visible even “through that thick foundation.”

Alice’s casual remark enraged Julia.

“Alice, don’t get too cocky. The Wilson family’s social standing is beyond your reach. Auntie Wilson and Grandma Wilson won’t approve of you two.” Julia’s only leverage was their social standing.

25 unpleasant Alice smiled faintly.“That’s for me to decide, not you. You’re so eager to check on Jack and me, to SCL if we’re still together, aren’t you?” She She wouldn’t fall for that again. Julia gritted her teeth.“Miss Windham, you’re as they say. “And Miss Garcia is as two–faced and eloquent as they say, twisting lies into truth, trying to label me a homewrecker. I don’t have your nerve!” Alice was no longer polite. This woman had hurt her, and now she knew it was intentional.

Julia sneered.“Jack and I have been childhood sweethearts. Our families are discussing our engagement.”

“You’re only fooling yourself. The Garcia family wants to curry favor with the Wilson family; you want to marry Jack, but he doesn’t like you.”

Julia was hit where it hurt. She raised her hand to strike.

Alice grabbed her wrist.“What? Angry because I hit the mark?”

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“Alice, you uncouth b*tch! You dare covet Jack? Look at yourself orphaned, penniless...” Alice squeezed her wrist, silencing Julia. Her gaze was cold. “You have everything, but Jack doesn’t want you. You should reflect on that!”

She released Julia. “Miss Garcia, if you want to continue this, I’ll play along. I still have a lot of dirt on your sister.” Alice had compromising information on Max. If it were released, not only would Max be in trouble, but the Garcia family would also be ridiculed.

Julia’s face changed. She’d thought Alice would be easy to handle, but she was tough. Julia said coldly, “The Windham family is ambitious. Your brother even became the Parker family’s son–in–law. They’ll do anything for power.”

“You’re right. Miss Garcia’s lies at the cafe were pretty shameless too.” Alice didn’t care about. Julia’s insults. Seeing the competition about to start, she left for the backstage. Julia clutched her designer bag, glaring at Alice’s back: This little b*tch, just you wait!

Alice met with her team backstage. Wang Yang, the second–best player, discussed tactics and contingencies. Alice felt confident about winning.

During the competition, Alice and Wang Yang worked seamlessly together, securing the first round. The audience applauded wildly. Alice smiled; she wasn’t surprised; the preliminary round.

was easier.

After the victory, a reporter interviewed Alice.“Everyone is curious about the gamer ‘If Time Is he your boyfriend?” Could Turn Back, often seen playing with Alice hesitated.“No.” He used to be, but not anymore.

you.

The reporter asked Wang Yang.“Your teamwork is amazing. You’ve trained together before. Is there no romantic spark?”

Wang Yang looked at Alice, smiling.“We’re just teammates.” Alice knew the reporter mistook Wang Yang for Jack; their gamer names were the same.

After the interview, Alice and her team returned to school, planning a celebratory dinner. The ‘school leader approached Alice.

The celebratory dinner is at Pear Orchard.”

Everyone was shocked. “Pear Orchard? That expensive restaurant, only for members?”

“The school is so generous?”

The leader smiled. “The sponsor arranged it. They said your performance was excellent Everyone’s going.”

But Alice was thoughtful. Wasn’t the sponsor Julia? What did she want? To show off or something else?