Chapter 97: Chapter 97

Chapter 97 Menu Alice’s eyes were cold. “We’ll see.

We did nothing wrong; why apologize?”

Chloe’s eyes gleamed with malice.“Alice, you’re naive. Even if Garrett Yates attacked first, if the Yates family acts, your boyfriend will lose his job. That’s how the Yates family operate.

Understand?”

Andrew Yates scoffed.“Miss Chloe, that’s vicious. The Yates family aren’t like that. Are you to them? Stop spreading lies.”

close “Of course I’m close to them. People like you wouldn’t understand how easily the wealthy crush ordinary people–like squishing an ant.” Chloe was smug, acting like she was already part of the Yates family.

Andrew Yates was speechless. This was absurd! He watched her leave, muttering to Alice, “Alice, do all your family members talk like that?”

“Chloe is usually more subtle. Being with Garrett Yates has clearly inflated her ego, revealing her true colors.”

Alice looked at Jack, worried. “I’ll hire a lawyer; you won’t have to apologize.” Jack had acted to protect her; she couldn’t abandon him.

Jack, seeing her worry, softened.“Don’t worry. It’s a minor issue.”

Andrew Yates added, “Alice, don’t worry. I’m here. That kid won’t cause trouble.” Alice remembered Andrew Yates was wealthy.

She was downcast.“It’s all because of me. If it weren’t for me...”

Jack lightly tapped her forehead. She looked at him questioningly.

Jack’s eyes were deep.“Your words sounded like something Chloe would say. I stopped you before you started acting like her.”

“But...”

“Garrett Yates was attacking me, not you.” Jack had seen her push him aside, trying to take the hit herself. His voice was low.“Can your little body handle that? Don’t be reckless next time.”

“Alice, Jack would be fine, but you would have been hurt. It’s okay for a man to be hurt.”

Alice felt down.

They her.“Don’t overthink it:”

returned to the apartment. Jack looked at Alice nodded and entered the apartment. Jack and Andrew Yates went to the next room. Jack said coldly, “What’s wrong with the Yates family”

“I didn’t expect that. If Luke hadn’t interrupted, I’d have slapped Garrett Yates. I’d have taught him a lesson.”

“Remember to talk to your cousin at the hospital tomorrow.” Jack’s eyes were dark; Alice’s mood had been affected.

Andrew Yates nodded reluctantly. Who would have expected this?

lice felt restless. The Garrett Yates incident wouldn’t end easily. She couldn’t let Jack bear the brunt of the Yates family’s wrath.

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Chapter 97 Menu Her phone rang; it was Noah. She hesitated before answering.“Hello, Second Brother.” “Alice, I know about Garrett Yates. It’s troublesome, but Luke and I will handle it. Stay out of it. Come home. End things with that doctor.”

Alice’s lips tightened at his suggestion to abandon Jack.“This is because of me. I won’t run away.” She wouldn’t betray Jack.

“Alice, don’t be stubborn. Come home. I promise you’ll be safe.”

“If that’s all, goodbye.” She hung up. She wouldn’t obey.

Noah sighed. Luke asked, “Did she agree?”

“No.”

“Is Alice crazy? She can’t handle this alone. The Yates family will crush her.” Noah knew the seriousness of the situation.“Get the best doctor and nurses for Garrett Yates. Keep him happy; he might be easier to deal with then.” If reconciliation failed, they’d need Big Brother’s help.

Alice woke up with dark circles. She hadn’t slept well, worrying about Garrett Yates. She opened her phone to a message from her lawyer: [Bring a gift to the hospital. Try to reconcile with them.]

She felt irritated. If she had to apologize, she would; Jack shouldn’t have to. But she needed to go to school.

She went to the next apartment; breakfast was ready. Jack was in his study; Andrew Yates was probably still asleep.

Remembering last night’s failed confession, she left a note and left without disturbing Jack.

She went to school. Red banners were displayed, celebrating high school graduation rates. Another banner read:

【Congratulations to XX, City’s Top Scorer!] The student’s name was hidden.

When Alice arrived, everyone discussed the results. After the exam, she’d become a gaming skilled, patient, and goddess, a high achiever. She was an inspiration.

Chloe approached.“Goddess, how did you do? I heard the top scorer is in our class. Is it you?” A classmate sneered.“It’s not Alice. I heard she failed her writing exam; she barely passed.”

Alice said coldly, “I still scored higher than you.”

Chloe, impeccably dressed, entered.“Alice, I know you’re upset retake the exam, I’ll accompany you.”

about your score. If you want to.

Alice was already upset about Garrett Yates; Chloe was looking for trouble.

“You’re laughable. Your score is less than half of mine. Even if I answered randomly, I’d still score higher!”