Menu


    Alice''s eyes gleamed with mischief as she watched Noah being interviewed. Noah was caught off guard by the reporter''s question about their contribution to Alice''s academic sess. He didn''t understand what the reporter was asking.


    Alice had moved out months before the exam, rarely visiting home. Her academic improvement had nothing to do with her family. Luke had even made her miss study time for the gamingpetition because of Chloe''s poor performance. The Windham family hadn''t contributed to her sess; they''d actively hindered it. If Alice hadn''t insisted on moving out and refusing to participate in the team''s training, her chances of bing top scorer would have been slim.


    Realizing Alice''s intentions, Noah looked at her. She was mocking them all. She knew they had no face to im credit for her achievement. This was a humiliating p in the face; he hadn''t been a good brother. Noah''s face was strained. He said hoarsely, “We didn''t do much. My sister is intelligent and hardworking.” The reporter seemed disappointed. The homeroom teacher, however, understood; Alice was being sarcastic. The principal approached."Congrattions, Mr. Windham. Your family has a top scorer." Noah felt shame. He''d done nothing to contribute to Alice''s sess. The congrattions felt like a condemnation. He avoided looking at Alice.


    The homeroom teacher tried to smooth things over."Let''s go Alice,gging behind, said to Noah, "You should leave."


    to the restaurant.”


    “Alice!” Noah looked at her, his expressionplex, unable to speak as he had before. Seeing Noah''s silhouette from the car, Alice found the principal''s congrattions ironic. They arrived at the restaurant. Noah followed; he couldn''t stay away. He received a call from Luke.“Second Brother, what''s wrong? Chloe''s at the hospital. Why haven''t you brought Alice?" Noah took a deep breath."We''ll after lunch."


    go


    "What''s more important than the Yates family situation? Garrett Yates''s scores are terrible. Mrs. Yates called several times. Garrett Yates refused video calls, fearing his grandmother would see him in the hospital.”


    Noah''s voice trembled. “It''s Alice''s celebratory banquet. I can''t leave.” He hadn''t contributed to her sess, but he had to be there as her brother.


    “What banquet? Alice''s the top scorer? A banquet? She didn''t do well. We need to handle the Yates family situation. I''ve been building rapport with Garrett Yates sincest night; it''s not easy!"


    "Alice is the top scorer."


    "What?!" Luke almost stumbled."Alice is the top scorer? Wasn''t her writing affected by the stationery?" Even without that, she wouldn''t be the top scorer.


    “That''s what the school announced. Reporters are interviewing her. I''m at the restaurant now.” Luke was stunned. Alice was the top scorer? He''d never expected this from his usually average


    sister.


    14.40


    28.5%


    After a long pause, Luke said, "She should be celebrated."


    The shift was jarring Yes, I''ll be there. I''ll take her to the hospital after dinner. You handle Garrett Yares.* Okay. Should we throw a party for her? Luke had been reflecting on his actions since the loss. He felt he''d been too harsh on Alice. He wanted to mend their rtionship.


    Noah said Of course! Big Brother will be happy."


    Noah excitedly entered the restaurant. Alice sat at the center table, the focus of attention. Someone stood up for Noah "The top scorer''s brother is here."


    Noah sat beside Alice; a strange feeling washed over him. He''d always been the respected Mr. Windham, yer he was now basking in his sister''s glory. He felt a surge of emotion. He filled his ss roasting the teacher and principal. Thank you for taking care of Alice."


    It was Alice''s hard work


    Sewing Noah drink repeatedly,


    Alice pulled his hand. “You''ll kill yourself."


    “Alice. I''m fine. I should toast you. He felt he needed to do something for Alice. Noah toasted everyone. Alice


    felt ufortable. She didn''t need his bted efforts; she wouldn''t


    She checked her phone; it was Jack. [Don''t drink at the banquet]


    【Okay]


    【Contact me if you need anything


    She felt relieved but didn''t mention Noah being there.


    The banquet ended; Noah was tipsy, Alice, after bidding farewell to the teacher and principal, helped Noah to the car. The driver helped Noah into the car.


    Alice let go of Noah''s hand to leave, but he held onto her."Alice,e to the hospital." Let the driver take you!” Alice pulled away. She didn''t want to pretend. They''d dismissed her,


    because she was


    top scorer, they wanted to reconcile? Impossible.


    now


    Noah clutched his stomach. "How will you handle Garrett Yates?"


    Alice stopped. "It''s none of your business"


    I''ve asked Jack to go to the hospital"


    Alice''s face changed. "Why did you do that?"


    “Because you''re my sister! I have to protect you!"


    Alice''s tone was mocking From today, we sever ties. Don''t interfere in my life!