Chapter 319 Alice suspected the celebratory dinner wouldnât be straightforward. But the team was excited; Pear Orchard wasnât accessible to everyone.
Back in the dorm, Lana Parker was thrilled about going to Pear Orchard. Mary, however, whispered to Alice, âIâve checked; the dinner at Pear Orchard is likely connected to the Garcial family. Be careful.â Julia was probably up to something.
Alice nodded. âI figured.â
âThe Garcia family isnât doing so well these days. Thatâs why theyâre desperately trying to marry their daughter into the Wilson family. Unfortunately, Big Brother Wilson doesnât like Julia. That woman is all surface; sheâs no match for you.â Mary, having spent years in high society, had picked up a lot of gossip.
Alice smiled. Since taking Mary to Pear Orchard, their relationship had improved significantly. T understand.â
âHereâs my Pear Orchard membership card. I donât need it, but you might.â Mary anticipated Juliaâs plan..
Alice took it.âThanks.â
Lana Parker emerged from the restroom, and Alice and the team went to Pear Orchard.
In the private room, several people were already drinking, without waiting for them. Alice frowned.
The school leader stood up.âAlice, youâre finally here! Weâve been waiting. Let me introduce you to some sponsors from the Garcia family.â
Aliceâs face darkened. The atmosphere was tense. Middleâaged men raised their glasses.âCongratulations on your victory! Letâs drink!â
Alice pressed down on her glass. âWeâre students; we donât drink alcohol. Just drinks.
The atmosphere turned frigid.âYou wonât give the Garcia family face?âIâve met plenty of college students. Youâre adults now; learn some social skills. You donât even know basic etiquette? The school leader urged Alice. âThe Garcia family has been a partner for years; show some respect. Itâs just a few drinks; itâs nothing.â
âI didnât ask the Garcia family to sponsor us!â Alice knew this was a setup. Julia was being. malicious.
The leader, seeing Aliceâs firmness, turned to Lana Parker and two other students. You girls drink with them. Just a little.â But they poured full glasses of red wine, subtly pressuring them to drink.
The two students drank, even finishing Lana Parkerâs wine. The investors smiled. âThe veterans know the rules. Another round!â
Lana Parker didnât want her classmates to drink for her.âI donât drink much.â
A man put his hand on her chair, leaning close. âIâll teach you.â
Alice stood up and went to Lana Parker, pushing the man away.
The manâs face changed.âWhat are you doing? Donât think you can act superior just because youâre the captain.â
âI recorded the entire thing. Want me to send this to the police? Believe me, I will.â Alice pulled, Chapter Lana Parker up. âSince this isnât working, letâs get another room.â
Alice, where do you think you are? You canât just get another room!â
Julia and Max entered. The men became subdued.
Julia raised her glass. âMiss Windham, no need to be angry. Drinking is part of socializing.â Alice filled Juliaâs glass. Then drink first, then talk.â
âMax said angrily, âAlice, who do you think you are, telling my sister to drink? If it werenât for her generosity, you wouldnât even be here.â
Alice ignored Max, looking at Julia.âThese men are Garciaâs employees, right? One of them sexually harassed my classmate. If this gets out, your familyâs reputation will plummet.â The man became angry.âDonât talk nonsense! I didnât touch her.â
have proof.â Alice showed her phone.âLike this gift?â
Juliaâs face fell. She looked at the man and slapped him.âApologize.â
Max didnât understand.âSister, why apologize? These people are broke; maybe they were hitting on them.â
âShut up!â
Julia stopped Max, looking warily at Alice. She was more aggressive now that she knew Jackâs identity.
Alice smiled.âMiss Garcia is smart. A sincere apology, and itâs settled.â
The man apologized to Lana Parker. The atmosphere was tense.
Julia said pointedly, âYou ruined the dinner.â
âIt hasnât started. Iâll get another room.â Alice called a server.
Max sneered. This is Pear Orchard. You think anyone can eat here? If it werenât for my sister, wouldnât even be in the door.â
you Julia looked at the server sarcastically.âLetâs all eat together.â
Alice produced Maryâs membership card. It proved useful.
Maxâs eyes widened.âAlice, how did you get a Pear Orchard card? Did you steal it or buy it used?â
Julia saw the card and was shocked. Was it Jackâs?
The server hesitated.âIs this your card?â
âNo.ââIf itâs not yours, we need to verify your identity.â
Alice called Mary, but she didnât answer.
Max smirked.âSee? The card is stolen.â
The manager rushed in. Max pointed at Alice. âManager, she stole a card! Throw her out!â The manager stood beside Alice respectfully. âSorry, Miss Windham. The server is new. Your room is reserved the VIP suite upstairs.
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Julia was stunned. How was this possible?
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