Alice watched coldly."Mr. Ethan, did you hear that? I don''t owe you anything. The allowance and gifts mostly went to Chloe. I didn''t get a single thing."
"But I bought you that antique phoenix crown! My first big sess!"
"Yes, but Ipensated Chloe. It was a gift of apology."
Ethan was stumped. He remembered that. He tried to refute her, but after years, he couldn''t recall any other substantial gifts.
Alice said sarcastically, "So, Mr. Ethan, what''s your offer?"
He couldn''t morally ckmail her anymore. He said gruffly, “How much do you want?”
"Whatever you think it''s worth. This data is probably from yourpetitors or enemies. You can profit greatly from it."
Ethan finally said, "One million."
"Two million."
"Alice, don''t push it! It''s not worth two million!”
Alice said lightly, "Then don''t buy it." She tossed the USB drive into the trash. It was useless to her.
Ethan was furious. He conceded, "Two million."
"Transfer now, Cash for goods."
Alice was equally decisive. It was useful to annoy Ethan and earn some money. Waste not, wan
not.
Ethan reluctantly told his secretary, “Transfer the money!"
The secretary suggested, “Boss, maybe we should ask Ms. Alice to fix the system. We can''t solve it.” “Did I ask for your opinion?" Ethan''s pride wouldn''t let
let him beg Alice.
Luke tried to persuade him. “Brother, you don''t trust outsiders. Ask Alice. She''s family." "Cut it out! Who''s family with you?! Don''t ask me! I don''t want to take the me!” She didn''t want to be suspected if problems arose.
Ethan told Luke, “She doesn''t want to. Stop bothering her.”
Luke looked at Alice expectantly.
Alice remained cold."I won''t.
Luke was persistent. "We''ll pay Danielet rate. Any sry you want."
Alice was exasperated. “Mr. Luke, deaf? Didn''t you hear me?”
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Luke''s secretary stopped him."Boss, don''t force her."
Luke wanted Alice to maintain contact with the family. The secretary sighed. "Boss, we can find. someone. Didn''t you hire a ck Danielet expert?”
Ethan snorted. “Yes, I did. The system will be fixed soon. There are plenty of experts. Money solves problems."
Alice had a hunch. Could this be a coincidence? It was probably her imagination. The ck
Danielet was huge.
She checked her phone. Two million had arrived. She leaned back, nudging the trash can."Take it." She wouldn''t pick it up.
Ethan was furious."Alice, you want me to pick it up from the trash?"
"Who needs it, picks it up.
"What''s your attitude? That cost me two million!"
Alice''s eyes turned cold."Then don''t. I''ll refund you."
"You!" Ethan was livid. Alice was unyielding.
Luke bent down, retrieving the USB drive from the trash. The secretary tried to stop him, but Luke insisted, wiping it with tissue. He looked at Alice, convinced she still cared about the Alice family. The two million was fairpensation.
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Luke said quietly, “Alice, I heard you and Andrew Yates are close. But do you know who he is?" of business." Alice didn''t like his gaze. She frowned. "I only found out recently. It''s none Ethan said, “Alice, you''re a Alice heiress, raised with a silver spoon. To be someone''s mistress... Do you have any respect for Mom and Dad?"
Alice''s face turned icy."Say that again?"
Luke eximed, "Brother, stop it!" His pale face was flushed. He looked like he might faint. Ethan stopped. Luke coughed, his secretary offering him medicine.
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"I cut ties with the Alice family. I don''t need your permission."
“Alice, have some shame! You think this is glorious? A few shares from a smallpany, and you''re a mistress?"
A loud BANG. The door flew open. Jack entered, his face cold, staring at Ethan."Say that again." Ethan stared
at Jack, his face changing. Could he be...?