Seeing Jack''s dark expression, Alice felt a little satisfied. She turned and walked towards the elevator. Steady footsteps followed; she didn''t need to guess who it was. Alice entered the elevator, noticing Jack behind her. They stood close, a fist''s width between them. The elevator was quiet. Alice saw their reflections in the elevator doors, meeting his dark gaze before quickly looking away. She felt his intense gaze but refused to look up. Jack looked at her helplessly, his gaze lingering on her delicate profile. He hadn''t slept well for days. All he could see were images of her angry face and the words “we''re breaking up. He''d never been this stressed, but he couldn''t do anything about it.
The elevator doors opened. Before Jack could speak, Alice stepped out, without looking back. He chased after her, frustrated.“Wait, I''ll take you back."
"No need for that, Mr. Wilson. There are plenty of taxis here." Alice turned to him, her gaze and tone distant. Jack sighed.“I need to talk to you."
"I think we''ve said everything we need to say." Alice turned to leave, but he pulled her back, and she bumped into his chest. She tried to struggle, but his arms were tight.
Alice said, "Jack."
"I''m here."
"You''re shameless."
Jack didn''t respond. Shameless was fine; it was better than losing his girlfriend A luxury car pulled up, the window rolling down."Miss Windham."
Seeing Mrs. Parker, Alice blushed and pushed Jack away. She pushed him hard, catching him off guard, and he almost fell.
Jack, slightly flustered, looked at Mrs. Parker.“Mrs. Parker, is something the matter?” His eyes were
displeased. If Mrs. Parker hadn''t appeared, he would have already gotten Alice into his car. Why did this have to happen now?
Mrs. Parker saw his displeasure and realized she''d interrupted something. She hadn''t noticed Jack was with Alice. After the incident at Pear Orchard, Madam Wilson must know who Jack was protecting. Why hadn''t they broken up yet? Jack''s protective attitude suggested it wouldn''t be easy to separate them.
Mrs. Parker apologized. "Sorry, I didn''t see Mr. Wilson. I wanted to talk to Miss Windham."
Alice was curious. She''d only met Mrs. Parker once."What is it, Mrs. Parker?” “I heard about Chloe, the Windham family''s adopted daughter. She seems very close to your brothers. Your eldest brother has cleaned up
her messes several times.
Alice guessed Mrs. Parker''s intention. She smiled. "You know my parents died in a car ident, and Chloe''s father, the driver, also died. My eldest brother took Chloe in, so they''re close; he protects her.”
"More than protects! He ignores you and favors her. If she weren''t adopted, I''d think he had feelings for her." Jack''s tone was sarcastic, openly ndering Ethan and Chloe. Mrs. Parker frowned. "Ethan doesn''t seem that clueless." If he were, the Parker family wouldn''t
have agreed to him being their son inw.
Jack''s eyes were cold. Mrs. Parker, a little investigation will show the Windham family''s favoritism. It''s not just gossips it''s true”
Mrs. Parker said nothing
Jack continued."Mrs. Parker, if you''re choosing, a son-inw, you should re-evaluate his
character." He didn''t think Ethan was suitable. Alice felt the same.
Jack''s car pulled over. He pulled Alice into the car..
Alice looked at Mrs. Parker''s car "Didn''t the Parker family investigate Ethan or the Windham family''s situation?"
"They live in S City. Even if you investigate, you''ll only find that you have a bad reputation." Jack turned to her.“And about character... a man can easily hide it." He immediately regretted saying that.
Alice raised an eyebrow.“Mr. Wilson is right. You seem to know yourself well.” Jack was speechless. He''d shot himself in the foot. He said weakly, “I... I don''t want to take advantage of your family''s wealth and power."
"You''re afraid I''ll be interested in your wealth and status?”
"I''m not afraid! As long as you promise not to get angry and not break up, your name. We''ll share everything after marriage."
I''ll put
all my assets in
Alice''s face flushed. "Who wants to marry you? I want to break up.
Hearing “break up," Jack fell silent. He didn''t agree.
Alice looked out the window, at his reflection. She felt suffocated. She couldn''t ignore his deception.
They arrived at the school. Alice got out without looking back.
Jack watched her go, rubbing his temples and loosening his tic. He had a lot of exining to do. The priority was preventing his mother from adopting Alice. He didn''t need another sister.
Back in the dorm, Alice was distracted. Seeing Mary, she wanted to ask about Ethan''s exnation.
Mary knew what she wanted to ask. "Your brother exined for a long time, rifying he had nothing to do with Chloe, treating her only as a sister, and that she''s engaged to Finn."
Alice wasn''t surprised. "You saw what the Windham family is like today.
Mary''s eyes were clear. “I''m breaking up with your brother." She hadn''t liked him that much to begin with, but today she''d witnessed everything. Ethan lied and favored Chloe, ming Alice for the dress incident. The rumors about Alice were false.
Alice rxed.“I think you and your brother aren''t suitable. He''s ambitious.” He wouldn''t stay a son-inw forever. He was using Mary. But now she knew better, she wouldn''t be deceived.
The next few days, Alice prepared for the campuspetition. Sponsors attended the preliminary rounds. Seeing Julia, Alice felt a pang; she remembered their meeting at the cafe. She''d been heartbroken. Julia smiled. “Miss Windham, you seem much better. Look forward, not back. I''m d to see you''ve recovered and started a new life."
Alice stared at Julia, smirking."I heard Miss Garcia and the Wilson family are getting married
on?"
It was supposed to be low-key, but the paparazzi got wind of it." Julia touched her hair, smiling."Jack and I have been childhood sweethearts; no matter what happens, we''re getting
married."
''Oh really? But why did Auntie Wilson say you''re not engaged?” Julia''s smile faltered.