Chapter 87: Chapter 87

Chapter 87 Luke assumed they relied on their eldest brother. If eldest brother spoke, no one would disobey, including Alice. She was most afraid of Big Brother.

Noah felt a stomach cramp from anger.“What am I supposed to say to you? This only pushes Alice further away!” She wasn’t just sulking.

“But what can I do? I haven’t found a suitable replacement. We’ll lose without her!” Luke didn’t. want to lose. He realized he’d truly lost Alice.

“Don’t force Alice! Is the competition more important than your sister? You’ll only lose her. Think about it.”

Luke finally lowered his head, reluctantly.“Can’t Alice understand me just this once? She knows how important this is to me, yet she’s using it to threaten me.”

“Losing the competition is fine, but if you force her with Big Brother, you’ll lose her. Is the your sister?” competition more important than Noah closed his eyes, unwilling to say more. He was constantly angered by Luke. He finally understood Alice’s situation.

Luke, confused, left the ward. He found Secretary Davis. “Does Second Brother know where Alice is?”

“Sixth Master, why do you want to find Miss Alice?”

“To reconcile.” Luke finally realized Alice was different. He’d just refused to admit it. Secretary Davis told him the address, hoping Luke would truly understand his mistakes Luke went to the apartment building, knowing only her address, not her unit number.

He waited until Alice finished her livestream, then messaged her. He found she’d blocked him. He remembered Noah’s words;

had he truly been wrong?

He added her again: [Alice, I’m downstairs. Let’s talk. We’ve fought enough.) Alice, finishing her stream, received a friend request from an unfamiliar account. It was Luke. The finals were tomorrow; he was desperate. She ignored it.

Leaving her study, she saw Jack on the balcony, on the phone. His profile was handsome and mysterious in the dim light. She approached, noticing his gentle tone and caring words. She remembered his new girlfriend. Was he talking to her?

Alice felt downcast. She drank some lemon water, then her phone buzzed. It was Luke’s friend request again: [If you don’t come down, I’ll wait here. If paparazzi see you, your address will be exposed.]

Alice was annoyed. She knew Luke often made headlines and attracted paparazzi. She didn’t want her peaceful life disturbed.

She decided to go downstairs.

“Where are you going?” Jack’s voice came from behind as Alice changed her shoes. She looked up; he’d returned from the balcony. A pang of bitterness hit her. She looked down.“Luke’s downstairs. He wants to talk.”

“He asks, and you obey?” Jack frowned.“He’s begging you to compete in tomorrow’s finals.”

“I know.”

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tone to go.” His “Then you don’t need domineering, almost Alice felt rebellious.“I’ll be back soon. You’re busy.” She closed the door. Jack watched her leave, rubbing his temples. Was she sulking? He went to the balcony, seeing Luke by the entrance.

Soon, Alice appeared, walking slowly. Jack returned inside.

was away.

on Alice felt conflicted. Had she been too obvious? She glanced back at the apartment; the balcony she looked couldn’t She focus empty. Disappointed, Jack.

She reached the entrance and saw Luke leaning against his car. She said impassively,“What? I’m short on time.”

Luke studied her; she’d changed. His tone was stiff.“I admit I was harsh, inconsiderate, and caused you hardship.”

Alice was surprised. “Rarely do I hear such sincere apology. Are a you done?”

“I want to know what you think. I thought our arguments were minor; they wouldn’t affect other things.”

Alice scoffed.“Sixth Brother, if you think a few apologies erase everything and try to guilt–trip me, stop.”

“That wasn’t my intention.”

“I know. You think you’ve apologized, so I should prioritize the team and compete.” cold and distant.“I won’t be competing.”

Her gaze was Luke panicked.“You always cared about the team’s wins and losses. You supported me in creating this team. We’re in the national finals, and you’re quitting?” He didn’t believe she’d give up; she’d cared so much before.

Alice’s eyes were mocking.“Stop pretending. If Chloe weren’t so bad at gaming, and if you’d found a suitable replacement, you wouldn’t be here begging me. Let’s be honest, shall we?”

Luke stammered, “That’s not true.”

“You only care about winning. You don’t care about anyone else.” Alice saw through him. She’d just not said it before.

Luke was close to collapsing. He yelled, “I care about more than winning! I care about you! The team isn’t what I imagined without you!” He’d created the team for his sister! He’d forgotten his initial intention. Now, it was too late.

“Alice, give the team a chance.” A chance for “him*?

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