Alice was nestled in his arms, looking a bit dazed. Jack looked down, only able to see her smooth forehead, with damp hair falling between them, the moisture spreading and making her clothes. slightly see-through. His throat tightened. He gently released her."The clothes are new and unworn; you can make do with the shoes for a day."


    Alice noticed the clothes he had left by the entrance and blushed, “Thanks.” Jack, seeing her unguarded expression, couldn''t help but lecture, "Don''t open the door at night." "Because I know it''s definitely you knocking,” she said, her gaze steady. Jack met her eyes and quickly looked away, awkwardly adding, "Lock the door.” Alice stood at the doorway, a slight smile on her lips as she nced back at the unfamiliar room; she was ready to start a new chapter in her life.


    While charging her phone in bed, she discovered dozens of missed calls, almost all Noah. There was also a call from Luke, but it only rang three times before hanging up. She saw messages from Noah:“Alice, where are you? Don''t be angry,e home, I''ll make Luke apologize!" "You should know that in New York, you can''t hide for long. If Ethan finds out, the consequences will be dire."


    "Alice, we''re family! Can''t we forgive small conflicts?"


    Reading these messages, her expression turned icy. There was no way she could forgive even at little.


    The next day at school, Alice took a taxi with Jack.


    She turned to him, "I''ll head to ss first."


    Jack watched her safely enter the school before looking away. A luxury car pulled up beside them, and Andrew leaned out, "The Welch family went crazy looking for youst night. Alice wouldn''t have escaped if she hadn''t ran into us. The Welch family wasn''t to be underestimated. Jack pursed his lips, seemingly deep in thought.


    Meanwhile, Alice headed straight to the ssroom, and screams erupted."Alice''s here! She''s the one who did the twelve-hitbo!"


    "What''s her connection to King?!"


    “Idol, can we take photos together?”


    Alice was taken aback by the crowd and awkwardly nodded, “Sure.”


    Suddenly, a bunch of people surrounded her, asking for autographs. The ssroom entrance was bustling with excitement, packed with people.


    Chloe had just arrived outside the ssroom and, seeing Alice being treated like a star, felt a surge of jealousy. She had over a hundred thousand fans online, far more famous than Alice; these clueless people!


    Unable to stand it, Chloe stepped out."Alice, where were youst night? Noah was worried sick. You shouldn''t risk your safety just because you''re angry."


    Alice knew the act wasing.


    A minion said, “She''s ungrateful! She thinks she''s superior after winning.”


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    Another added, “I bet Alice is dating the school doctor and living together. She''s just a kid, already trying to seduce men.”


    Alice raised


    act.


    an eyebrow. “No wonder people say you two are foul-mouthed." Chloe, noticing something, quickly said, “Alice, you don''t know how envious I am that your family cares so much. And yet, you''re being so willful; it''s really not right."


    No one cares. "Do I know


    know you? Stop with the


    Isn''t it exhausting?"


    “Alice, how dare you speak to Chloe like that! She worried about you all night! You were in the wrong, and others can''t say anything?” Her sixth brother, Luke, approached with aplex expression. He didn''t have to drop Chloe off at school today, but he feltpelled toe, knowing Alice would be here.


    He hadn''t slept a winkst night. She had forced him into istion; what was that about? Alice, seeing Luke, wasn''t surprised.“Isn''t Chloe often out all night with you guys?"


    Chloe''s eyes welled up."Alice, how can you say that?"


    “Alice, don''t talk nonsense, Chloe is my sister! Apologize to her!"


    Alice''s tone was cold."She started it. I learned it from her."


    Chloe''s voice was choked with tears.“I..... I didn''t mean it, you misunderstood." Luke, who had been holding back his temper, suddenly lost control,“Alice, look at yourself! Were you with that doctorst night? It''s obvious!"


    Alice who had been holding back his temper, suddenly lost control.


    After Luke spoke, he immediately regretted it, but with so many people watching, he didn''t exin.


    Alice found itughable, "That has nothing to do with you." She turned and walked toward the ssroom.


    "Stop! What do you mean it has nothing to do with us? Your wings are getting too strong; you think you''re something special just


    becaus


    you Won


    revival


    match"


    Alice sneered, not bothering to look back.


    She sat down,pletely ignoring themotion outside.


    in istion and shouldn''t


    shouldn''t even


    Luke watched her distant demeanor, a fire burning in his chest. But he didn''t dare overstep,


    still especially since he was Chloe seeing this, feigned innocence, "Luke, I shouldn''t have asked Alice; she''s worried she''d do something reckless."


    be


    at school.


    angry.


    But I was


    “I know. You care for her, but she doesn''t appreciate it.” Luke was irritated.“Alice''s attitude is terrible; she doesn''t care about anyone''s feelings. It''s like she''s a different person. What does she want Us to do to make her happy?"


    A hint of mockery shed in Chloe''s eyes; Alice had already started distancing herself, and he was just now realizing it?


    This was a good thing for her. She changed the subject, “What are you nning to do about that school doctor?"


    “Of course, that man has to pay the price!"


    < Chapter 32


    Luke headed straight to the principal''s office, this matter needed to be addressed.


    After achieving her goal, Chloe returned to the ssroom. As she passed Alice, she whispered, “Luke went to the principal."


    Alice''s expression changed; she had indeed brought trouble to Jack. She stood up, but just then, the English teacher started ss, and Alice had to sit back down.


    a


    anxious.


    He


    During the lesson, she was somewhat distracted. Finally, when the ss ended, Alice stepped out.


    call Jack, feeling bit


    answered calmly. "What''s wrong?"


    "Luke went to the principal. You might be in trouble, but don''t worry, I''ll exin." "Kid, don''t meddle in adult matters!" His voice was confident, almost arrogant. She almost thought she misheard him; usually, this man was quiet and aloof, very reserved. Yet, for some reason, she found herself believing him.


    After hanging up, she returned to her seat, feeling reassured as she reviewed her notes. With just over a month until the college entrance exams, she was almost free.


    After school, Alice packed her bag, intending to head to the infirmary. However, she spotted her second brother, Noah, at the ssroom door, holding a giant stuffed bear.


    Alice halted in her tracks.


    Noah approached. "Alice, you performed brilliantly in the revival match. I got you a gift. Congrattions, and


    good luck in the finals."


    Finals?