Alice looked at Ethan coldly. He still clung to the Parkers'' support.


    She sat on the sofa."How do I know you''re telling the truth?”


    "What do you mean?"


    “Literally. You suddenly found clues after all these years. Do you think I''ll believe you?"


    Alice was calm now. She suspected Ethan''s im of new evidence was a ploy to keep her from acting.


    Ethan narrowed his eyes. “If you insist on doubting me, I can''t help it. I''ve been investigating longer than you; it''s natural I''m further along."


    don''t believe you,” Alice said, showing she wouldn''t fall for it.


    Ethan sighed. “Alice, I''m your older brother. Investigating our parents'' death is our duty. We don''t have conflicting interests. You shouldn''t be so suspicious."


    "Have you forgotten you''ve used Mom and Dad to threaten me?" Alice reminded him of his threats.


    past


    Ethan coughed.“I only did that because you were disobedient.....” Seeing her increasingly cold expression, he stopped. She was impossible to reason with.


    are


    Ethan changed his tactic.“Alice, the Windham Corporation is at a critical juncture. The Parkers


    our biggest investors. If Mrs. Parker


    we''ll withdraws,


    go bankrupt."


    "Who gave you the courage to invest in the Al project? You failed the bidding.” Alice probed wanting to know why he''d partnered with PZ Company.


    “Alice, you''re afraid of the Windham Corporationpeting with Maple Leaf, right? Businesspetition is normal. Without me, anotherpany would take over. We could split the market, wouldn''t that be good?"


    Alice lowered her eyelids."Not really. I heard you''re working with a foreignpany, PZ. Have you investigated them thoroughly?”


    "PZ is a well-knownpany. They work with manyrge corporations sessfully,” Ethan replied. He''d done his due diligence.


    Alice knew this; otherwise, PZ wouldn''t have deceived so many, including the Wilson Corporation, in her past life.


    Alice said, “You should get rid of the people who embarrassed you. fools?”


    Do you


    think the Parkers are


    She went upstairs. Passing Finn''s room, she heard Chloe''s moans, "Fifth Brother, gentler... it hurts!”


    Alice felt nauseous. The white lotus was truly desperate. In her past life, Chloe had engaged with Garrett Yates, appearing virtuous, but now she''d sunk this low.


    Alice returned to her room, pondering Chloe''s affair with the butler. If Finn found out, would he abandon her? But if Chloe was expelled, she couldn''t use the Al project to find her link to PZ Company. Chloe would definitely embezzle funds. Alice was monitoring her ounts. Alice sighed. She needed to wait for Chloe to make her move. The white lotus was losing everything; the party scandal ruined her chances with wealthy men. Now, she was clinging to


    98.0%


    9


    Finn.


    Alice had gained so much: friendship, love, and career sess.


    Menu


    The next day, Alice heard Chloe and Finn whispering amorously in the dining room. She saw Chloe nestled in Finn''s arms, looking flushed. She grabbed a sandwich and left.


    "Hold it right there!" Finn, beaming, said, "No manners? Don''t you greet your brother and sister-inw?"


    Alice smirked. “I''m not known for my pleasantries."


    “Then try being polite,” Chloe said, smiling smugly.“Fifth Brother, forget it. Sister Alice dislikes


    me."


    Alice looked at Chloe."Did you take birth control pills yesterday?"


    Chloe blushed."Fifth Brother, look at her!"


    Finn said, “Alice, don''t be disrespectful! Chloe and I are almost engaged. A child will be fine."


    Alice sneered."Are you sure it''s yours?"


    "Alice, don''t lie! How could I not know if it''s mine?!"


    Alice said, “Didn''t Chloe spend the night with Garrett Yates? Did they use protection?"


    Chloe''s face turned white; Alice was relentless.


    that.


    Finn looked at Chloe, his expression grim. He hadn''t considered


    Chloe cried, "Fifth Brother, Sister Alice dislikes me, but she shouldn''t humiliate me like this."


    Finn pushed Chloe to the floor, grabbing her hair."Did you use protection with Garrett Yates?" He hadn''t used protection with her.


    Alice was surprised; Finn wasn''t Chloe''s devoted follower anymore? His attitude had changed since realizing Chloe wasn''t the pure girl he thought she was. They were a perfect match.


    Chloe''s scalp burned. She looked at Finn in disbelief.


    "Fifth Brother, you believe Alice over me?" Chloe wailed.


    Alice said, “I''m just reminding you to avoid an unnned pregnancy. I''m not lying; I didn''t make you make out with Garrett Yates in the restroom. You lifted your skirt, didn''t you?"


    Chloe shrieked, "Shut up, you bitch!"


    "I''m a bitch? You''re the one cheating, making out with men in restrooms without protection. That''s being a bitch!"


    Finn pped Chloe hard. His eyes were red.“Chloe, I liked your innocent nature. Did you use protection?” Chloe was stunned. Finn, her devoted follower, dared hit her?


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    xpression. She said sarcastically, “Fifth Brother, don''t hurt her too badly. It''ll damage the family''s reputation.”