Chapter 54 Alice raised an eyebrow, a chill in her eyes. She glanced at the things on the floor and reached for the doorknob.
The butler blocked her. âMiss Alice, if you have a problem with me, say it. But Miss Chloe didnât do anything to you!â
Alice scoffed, grabbing a lighter and tossing it. The lighter ignited a textbook, quickly spreading flames.
The butlerâs face turned white.âSheâs crazy! Someone, get water!â
Alice slammed the door shut. She smelled burning, calmly opening her game. Several private messages awaited.
Lukeâs messages:
âIf you join our team, weâll offer excellent treatment. Any other requests? Weâll meet them.â *Landing Team is backed by the Windham family. Donât worry about money. My fourth brother Owns a film company; We can help you enter the entertainment industry.â
âWhether youâre a student or working, joining Landing Team is beneficial. You donât need to be fullâtime. Consider it!â
Alice found his messages amusing. He still hadnât given up.
She replied:Tâll think about it.â
She wondered what his reaction would be if he knew this was her alt account. She was suddenly excited.
She finished a dungeon when a pounding on the door started.
âAlice, get out here!â
Alice heard Lukeâs voice. She calmly distributed items, ignoring him.
The door burst open. Luke stormed in, furious seeing her playing.
âAlice, look what you did! You threw Chloeâs things out and set them on fire! Youâre out of line!â Heâd seen the damage in the hallway and was shocked. Had Alice really changed this much? Alice exited the game, turning around, her expression impassive.âSo?â Her tone was defiant. Lukeâs temples throbbed.âAlice, I know youâre angry about us favoring Chloe, neglecting you. But take it out life!â on us! Chloe owe you nothing, and her father saved your Luke, stop. Iâm moving out. Iâm an adult now, I donât belong here.â
Chloe, clutching burned textbooks, her eyes red, looked utterly distraught. âChloe, donât say that. When Noah gets back, heâll see Alice for who she really is! The exams are over, we donât have to worry.â
you think youâre indispensable? We donât âLuke, if me leaving helps you reconcile with Alice, and she joins the team for the finals, Iâll go!â
Luke sneered.âAlice, need you.â
Alice raised an eyebrow. Heâd just messaged her on her game account. He had many faces. Luke smugly said, âI found a talented Gunner. She said she might join, so donât think you can Chapter 54 control us!â
Chloe asked, âLuke, you really found someone?â
âYes, she replied an hour ago.â
Alice understood who he meant. Sheâd only said sheâd consider, not that sheâd accept.
She smirked. âSo sure sheâll join?â
âOf course! Our team offers excellent treatment. Itâs a winâwin for her. With enough money, I can get anyone!â
Luke finally felt victorious.
Donât blame me.â
âAlice. I gave you a chance. You didnât appreciate it. Donât Aliceâs tone was casual. Whatever.â
âAlice, apologize to Chloe!â Luke no longer relied on Alice.
Alice raised an eyebrow. âItâs my room. She shouldnât have moved in without my permission.â
âShe only stayed a few days! Whatâs the big deal?â
âThen why didnât you let Chloe st stay on the team for the finals? Because sheâs terrible, and you were afraid sheâd affect the team? How petty! She lowered her grades to participate. You shouldnât have benched her! Weâre a family team! Even if Chloe isnât skilled, sheâs hardworking! Losing is fine, itâs not the end of the world!â
Aliceâs rapidâfire rebuttal left Luke speechless. He couldnât handle it? He used those words to guiltâtrip her!
Luke was furious. âAlice, youâre hopeless! If you donât apologize, Iâll pretend youâre not my sister!â
Alice laughed.âGood. Less trouble.â
âFine! Donât regret this, Alice!â Luke stormed out.
Chloe looked at Alice, her voice trembling. âAlice...â
âGet out!â
Alice slammed the door. Chloe was furious. Was Alice crazy? But Alice wanting to sever ties was convenient for her.
Alice logged back into her game, seeing Lukeâs invitation and contract. So eager? Remembering his arrogance, she replied:âLet me review the contract.â
Luke: No problem. Any conditions, just ask.â
Alice found his polite tone amusing. Last time, sheâd trained hard, and heâd never been this nice. People were strange.
The next morning. Alice slept in. Downstairs, Noah had returned, and Luke was complaining.
Noah glanced at Alice; she was indifferent. He said listlessly, âItâs my fault. I shouldnât have let Chloe stay in Aliceâs room. Sheâs right to be angry.â
Luke was shocked.âNoah, how can you say that? Chloe only stayed for two days! And her father saved Aliceâs life!â
Noah heard those familiar, hurtful words, the pain resonating deeply. He was conflicted. If he sided with Alice, Chloe would be hurt.
15.41 Chapter 54 Chloe spoke up.âNoah, Iâve decided to move out.â
Luke stopped her. âChloe, donât be silly! Alice is starting trouble!â
The butler added, âSir, persuade Miss Chloe. She didnât do anything wrong!â
Noah was speechless. Alice, her head throbbing, flipped the dining table, food flying towards. Chloe and Luke.
The dining room fell silent.