Chapter 85: Chapter 85

Chapter 85 Meru Alice slammed her chopsticks down, her face cold. She turned to Noah.“I’m stating a fact.” “Severing ties is a serious matter. You can’t just decide that on a whim! I never agreed.” Noah was angry now.“I’ve been trying to appease you. You should be grateful.

Outside the Windham family, you’re nothing.”

The mockery in Alice’s eyes intensified. He’d lost his patience and dropped the act.

Andrew Yates intervened.“Mr. Noah, Alice is not ‘nothing‘ outside the Windham family. You begged her for help, didn’t you?”

Jack said coldly, “Without Alice, you wouldn’t have secured this partnership.”

Noah felt humiliated.“Without me, a young girl like Alice wouldn’t have had this opportunity. It’s impossible.” Many were talented;

not everyone got such opportunities. He’d given Alice this chance.

Andrew Yates said directly, “Alice, Maple Leaf Company’s doors are always open to you.”

Alice nodded.“Okay.”

“Alice, think carefully. Other companies aren’t as simple as you think. I protected you, ensuring your success.”

Alice looked at him coldly.“I don’t need your protection. If you don’t like it, leave.” Noah was stunned but didn’t leave. He looked at Jack.“Alice and the family had some conflicts. Thank you for taking care of her. I’ll remember this.”

“No need for thanks.” Jack poured himself a glass of wine. He wasn’t a big drinker, but he felt a need for it now. He glanced at Alice–serene, her long hair cascading down her shoulders, her skin pale and flawless. He quickly looked away, away, feeling inexplicably agitated. The dinner ended quietly. Except for the main group, no one dared speak, let alone persuade anyone to drink.

Alice left the private room, preoccupied. Noah followed, walking beside Jack.“This dinner’s on me. Thank for taking care of you sister.”

Jack walked calmly.“Since my she’s know you important, stop hurting her.”

“Alice is my sister. I would never hurt her.”

“But you’re the one who most easily hurts her.” Jack’s eyes were cold.“You know this better than I do.”

Noah was angry.“You have no right to take care of her. Who are you to her?”

Jack’s throat tightened.“A friend.”

Hearing this, Alice’s lips twitched, her eyes filled with a sense of helplessness. Yes, just a friend. She hurried down the stairs, feeling unsettled. The wind calmed her slightly.

“Alice, come home with me.” Noah looked at her earnestly.“I promise I’ll be different.” Alice caught sight of Jack approaching–tall, his gait steady and confident. Her heartbeat quickened.

Andrew Yates pulled up.“Alice, let’s go.”

14:38 Chapter 85 Alice went towards Andrew Yates’s car. Noah was desperate.“Alice...”

Jack blocked Noah’s path, his expression cold.“Perhaps you should learn to respect her choices.” “I don’t trust her living alone!

And you, a mysterious man, are so kind to her. You’re the most suspicious!” Noah’s face was grim.

Jack’s eyes were icy.“She’d rather be with a ‘mysterious‘ man than return home. Shouldn’t you reflect on that?”

He walked towards Andrew Yates’s car, sitting in the passenger seat. Alice sat in the back, looking at Noah.“I’m fine on my own.”

“Alice, I...” Noah coughed, blood staining his hands.

Alice’s lips tightened. “You shouldn’t have been drinking.”

“Alice, Second Brother...” Noah collapsed.

Alice rushed out.“Second Brother, are you okay?”

Secretary Davis ran over, worried.“Miss Alice, the boss hasn’t been receiving treatment. He insisted on leaving the hospital knowing you were going to the branch company. His condition is serious.”

Alice was frustrated.“Then he should go to the hospital!” She hadn’t asked him to leave. “I couldn’t persuade him. Miss Alice, please persuade him at the hospital.”

Secretary Davis got the driver to help Noah into a car and pleaded with Alice.“Miss Alice, let’s go to the hospital.”

Alice stood still.“I’m not a doctor. It’s useless.”

Andrew Yates saw the blood.“Shall we all go and take a look?”

Alice nodded.“Thank you.”

“No problem. Let’s go.” Andrew Yates saw her hesitation; it was her brother. If he was seriously ill, she should see him.

In the car, Alice was silent. Jack looked at her.“Don’t feel guilty. His illness isn’t your fault.”

“I know. I’ll just take a quick look.”

look.” She felt conflicted and frustrated.

Andrew Yates glanced in the rearview mirror.“Alice, even though he’s your brother, don’t forgive them easily. Don’t let them get away with what they did.”

“I know. I won’t.” She wouldn’t forgive them. She wouldn’t forget.

At the hospital, Noah went for tests, stubbornly looking at Alice.“You came to see Second Brother?” Did this mean she still cared? They’d fought, but they were still family. Alice, after getting out of the car, remained silent.

Noah said, “Will you stay and accompany me for treatment? You always did before.” Whenever he was sick, Alice would frantically run around taking care of him.

Alice’s expression was impassive.“No.”