Alice and ke stared at each other like mortal enemies. ke sneered. "You don''t remember, but I''ll never forget."


    “Because I didn''t do it, so my conscience is clear!" Alice was certain she hadn''t done anything to betray him. As a child, she''d always obeyed him; the idea of her sabotaging him was inconceivable.


    Chloe panicked, realizing ke couldn''t be allowed to speak. She stepped in, grabbing his arm Brother, now''s not the time for this. We need to handle the situation; this is all over the inte." ke couldn''t have a scandal At least, not until she secured her ce in the industry.


    ke nced at Chloe. "You''re right.” Damage control was the priority. He immediately called his manager."Get the best PR team; handle this now."


    gaze


    The manager sounded frantic. Tve hired the top PR firm, they''ll be there soon. It''ll be alright.” “Tell them we were rehearsing a scene. The live stream was a surprise for the fans." ke''s locked onto Alice. "You think


    little your


    game will work? Think again.”


    Chloe chimed in, relieved. Yes! Say we were rehearsing. Alice''s a newbie; it''s reasonable that you''d be giving her private coaching." This would exin everything. ke hung up and red at Alice. The live stream is over. How shall I repay this gift?" Chloe suggested cautiously, "Brother, maybe a little lesson? Don''t injure her too badly, it''ll be hard to exin to the media." She was afraid ke would lose control in his rage. If Alice was seriously hurt, how could they im it was just rehearsal?


    ke shoved Chloe away, his fury palpable. Do you think you can tell me what to do?" Chloe fell to the ground, wincing in pain. ke was different from his other brothers; he was a vtile madman.


    ke approached Alice, his eyes cold. Choose. How


    How do you want to die?"


    Alice punched him, then kicked him across the room. She wasn''t waiting for another beating!


    ke, writhing in pain, yelled, "Grab her! Alice, you''re dead!"


    Alice pulled out pepper spray from her bag and sprayed the approaching goons. Sirens wailed in


    the distance.


    ke sat up, startled. Alice, you called the cops?


    Alice was surprised; she hadn''t had time. But she didn''t deny it. Now you should think about exining this to the police."


    ke realized the situation was escting. He should''ve left earlier; now the police were closing in. He grabbed Chloe''s arm."Stop the cops. You know what to say."


    "I know. You go," Chloe said, desperate to prevent ke from getting into further trouble.


    ke, supported by his goons, limped away, ring back at Alice. "This isn''t over. I won''t be


    merciful next time."


    Alice smirked. "Same to you."


    She sat down, wincing at the pain. Seeing ke trying to escape, she shouted to the iing officers, "He''s over there, trying to run!"


    ke''s goo


    goons


    tried to take a different route, but one fell into an abandoned sewer. Alice heard his scream, the pain in her own body momentarily forgotten. Karma was a bitch. A helicopter appeared overhead, its shadow cutting across the dark sky like a movie scene. Jack, grim-faced and furious, descended. His friend, Jack, followed. “Let''s split up and search."


    Alice, concerned that they weren''t police officers, decided to leave. As she reached the stairs, she found herself surrounded.


    Jack rushed toward her, his eyes narrowing at her injuries. His voice was hoarse. “Why didn''t you call me?” He''d seen the notification about her live stream.


    Alice forced a smile. "It happened so fast.” She''d only suspected Chloe was eavesdropping; she hadn''t been entirely sure. ke was hyper-vignt about cameras; she''d only had one chance. "Let''s get vo


    get you to the hospital Jack said, his words tight with worry, carefully gathering her into


    his arms.


    “Hospitalter. I need to go to the police station. The media will be there by now." This was her chance.


    Alice pulled away from Jack. "I''m fine. Just superficial wounds. I remembered what you taught me about protecting vital areas."


    Jack saw her swollen arm and his heart ached. His voice was sharp with concern.“Alice, why don''t you take care of yourself?"


    Alice hid her injuries; she''d needed a decisive blow against ke. She limped forward, Jack supporting her. His tone was sharp with concern, "Watch your step. Don''t fall and crack your skull


    Can you say something less terrifying?"


    Jack trailed behind, using his shlight to illuminate their path. At the building''s exit, officers approached."Go to the hospital."


    Alice stated, “I need a medical examination."


    Jack frowned. “You need to go to a hospital for that."


    Alice, disappointed not to see the media, was guided to a car by Jack. Hemanded, "You want to use the media to amplify this? I''ll help you when we get to the hospital. The hospital is your priority. Understand?"


    Alice nodded.


    Chloe appeared. She looked at Alice. This will only make the Windham family hate you more. I never thought you''d be this cruel. Aren''t you ke''s sister?"


    Chloe was distraught; she knew ke was doomed.


    Alice red at Chloe, then told the police, "She was involved too. She''s the one who instigated things between me and my brother, encouraging him to attack me."


    Alice, you''re lying!" Chloe''s voice was shrill.


    The police took Chloe away. She yelled, "Alice, Brother will get ПE out!" Alice smirked. That was not guaranteed. Ethan was a self-serving man; if his interests were threatened, anything was possible.


    Soon, ke and his goons were brought out, handcuffed. ke was on a stretcher, his face. Ebodied, his injuries seemingly severe. Alice approached, startled by the extent of his wounds. ke red at her.“Alice, what are you looking at? If my face is ruined, I''ll kill you!" This concluding chapter delivers a powerful resolution, showcasing Alice''s calcted actions, ke''s downfall, and a hint of future conflict, all within a vividly described American setting.


    ★ Chapter 227