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    face. "Alice,


    exploded, pping Alice across the


    say that again!" A burning pain red on her cheek. She licked her lips, the air around her thick with tension. She''d had enough. She''d thought escaping the Winds would bring peace, that her position within the family wasn''t that significant. But they relentlessly pursued her. Her disgust reached its peak. Chloe stepped forward, feigning concern. "Brother, don''t be angry. Alice is talented; she hasn''t contributed nothing. It''s all my fault...


    Alice retaliated, pping Chloe with all her might. Chloe stumbled back, shocked that Alice had dared to strike her. Clutching her burning cheek, she screamed, “Are you crazy? You actually hit me?!"


    Alice''s expression was cold."Didn''t you say it was all your fault? If so, a p isn''t excessive, is it?" y the white lotus act, why don''t you?


    up


    Chloe was speechless. She''d only spoken the words, not actually admitted guilt. Tears welled in her eyes. “Brother, if a p from Alice can ease your anger, I have noints.”


    Ethan protectively pulled Chloe behind him.“Alice, you''re bing increasingly unruly. Just because you''ve contributed a little to the family, you think you can lord it over us?”


    Luke spoke up, “Brother, Alice''s telling the truth.”


    “Nonsense! Without the Winds, would you be this sessful?" Ethan believed Alice was simply arguing, and he was furious about the p.


    Several people arrived at the doorway. “We''re here to investigate the exam cheating allegations.” Ethan nced at his bodyguards and let the investigators in. He turned back to Alice. "The investigators are here. Let''s see how long you can keep up this charade. You cheated and didn''t think people would suspect you after suddenly bing valedictorian? Stupid!" Chloe, feigning understanding, said, "Brother, Alice probably wanted the family''s approval and


    took a risk."


    Ethan said coldly, "If you apologize and show remorse, you can stay in the family." She was his sister, regardless of her ws. A little food wouldn''t kill her!


    Alice replied coldly, "I don''t want to stay."


    "You think a high school diploma will keep that nurse with you after you''re penalized? I''ll kick, you out. Once he knows you''re not a Wind, will he still treat you so well? Wake up! No one is kind for no reason!" Ethan raged, seeing his sister as a victim seduced by an outsider, even cheating on exams. He never demanded top grades; just to avoid trouble.


    Alice smirked, "You''re so sure I cheated before the investigation is over? Don''t you want me to do well?"


    “I know your personality!” Ethan was impatient.


    Luke interjected, "Brother, during the monthly exams, some suspected her of cheating. I witnessed her taking the test independently; her score was high. This was true. Seeing Ethan. treat Alice so harshly, Luke was reminded of his own past behavior. He felt a pang of guilt. No wonder Luke said Alice was hurt; he hadn''t understood before. Now he did. Ethan frowned. Luke, don''t speak for her. The investigation will reveal the truth." Alice crossed her arms. "That''s what I think too."


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    “Stubborn till the very end,” Ethan said, gesturing to th


    investigators. "You''ve always been unruly. I''m not surprised. Don''t worry about her feelings, begin the investigation.” If this lesson humbled Alice, that would be good.


    Chloe was thrilled. Alice was finally being brought down. Why was Alice the valedictorian when Chloe struggled to get into a decent college? If she couldn''t seed, neither could Alice. The lead investigator looked at Alice. Please answer honestly, did you cheat?" Alice replied coldly, "No. You''ve asked this already. Is there a point to asking again?" The investigator was surprised. "This is our first time meeting you."


    Now Alice was surprised.“No way. You were at school a few days ago.” She knew there wouldn''t be a second investigation.


    Chloe said slyly, “Did you find something? Is this a second investigation?” She wanted to ruin. Alice''s reputation.


    Ethan said, “Another investigation is fine."


    The investigator looked questioningly between Chloe and Alice. "Which one of you is Chloe?" "I am," Chloe replied, a bad feeling creeping into her heart. Would she be forced to testify? Then, a sh of triumph.


    Chloe said, “I''m Alice''s ssmate. I know her grades were always poor. Though she improved in thest few months, she might''ve just gotten lucky. A dark horse, you know." "That''s not what we''re asking.''


    Ethan


    frowned. Just investigate.


    Alice. Why


    are


    you questioning


    Chloe?


    "We''re investigating Chloe for cheating, not Alice.”


    Silence fell over the room.


    Alice raised an eyebrow. No wonder things were moving so fast.


    Chloe eximed, “Why are you investigating me? I didn''t cheat!” But panic swelled inside her. Wasn''t the investigation about Alice''s cheating? Why was she being targeted? Had her little actions been discovered?


    Ethan also eximed, "Yes, the reported cheater is Alice. Are


    you mistaken?"


    “No mistake. We''re investigating Chloe. We have some questions." Chloe backed away, her eyes pleading with Ethan.“Brother, I didn''t cheat! What''s this, a smear


    was done for! campaign?" She couldn''t let them discover her cheating. She