Chapter 55
After flipping the table, Alice calmly wiped her hands.
Luke stared at Alice’s unexpected behavior. ‘Alice, are you crazy?” She'd never done this before! She even
burned Chloe's things! This wasn’t Alice.
Alice kicked a chair, her voice flat and impatient.“You're too loud. If you don’t want to eat, then don’t.” She had
zero patience and didn’t want to watch Chloe's act.
Chloe burst into tears. It’s my fault! I'm the sinner!”
“Chloe, you're too kind. If anyone's leaving, it should be her!”
Alice readily agreed. “Fine, I'll go.” She’d achieved her goal and didn’t want to waste time. Noah protested.“No,
Alice, you can’t go! This is your home! Where else will you go?” “Noah, cut off her credit card. Let's see how long
she lasts outside!”
Alice's expression was indifferent. “Whatever.” She wouldn't forget being stranded on the streets. last time,
almost begging for food. You need your own money!
Alice packed a small backpack with a few clothes and her ID, leaving everything else. Noah looked
panicked. “Alice, don’t listen to Luke. Didn't you say you'd cback after the
exams?”
Alice’s gaze was steady. “Yes, | did.” She'd said that to prevent Noah and Luke from doing anything to disrupt her
exams. Now the exams were over.
“Alice, we're family, bound by blood. Even with disagreements, it’s not a big deal, right? | know you were
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtwronged. I'll make it up to you.” Noah hadn't slept well, and hadn't dared to contact her. Things were finally
clear; the memories were like knives. From the moment Chloe arrived, Alice had been suffering. Noah hadn't
dared to think about it until now.
Alice smiled calmly. “Noah, don’t say that. I'm getting a part-tjob after graduation, learning to- live
independently. Chloe can have my room. Her father saved my life; it’s the least | can do.”
Luke scoffed. “She should have done that a long tago.” He thought she was afraid of him cutting ties.
Alice continued, “Since the exams are over, Chloe should continue training for the team. She’s a member; you
can’t just exclude her because she’s not good. That's unfair. We are a family team; even if Chloe isn’t skilled,
she’s hardworking. Losing the finals wouldn't be the end of the world!”
Luke's face was strained. Of course, I'll arrange it.”
Alice nodded.“Good. I'm leaving. Contactif you need anything.” She left without looking
back.
Luke panicked.“Noah, you let her go?”
Noah sighed.“What else could | do? You told her to leave! You said you wanted to cut ties!” “I... | was just angry!”
“Luke, those hurtful words aren't easily erased. The damage remains.” Noah looked at Luke, seeing his former
self.
Chloe, seeing Noah's distress, said, “Noah, I'll move out. Then you can persuade Alice to return.”
Noah shook his head. No need. Stay. This wasn’t about Chloe moving out “Noah, I've decided. Thank you for
everything.” Chloe began packing. Noah's attitude change was too swift; she needed to act.
Luke was anxious. “Noah, Chloe never felt secure here. Alice is forcing her out. Don’t you see? Chloe didn’t do
anything wrong.”
“But Alice suffered for years.”
“But Chloe's father saved her life! It's about gratitude!”
Noah clutched his chest, gasping for air. He blacked out, murmuring Alice’s name. He'd failed his sister. He'd be
horribly wrong.
Alice left, taking a cab to the apartment. Finally free!
At Jack’s door, she was about to knock when it opened.
“Congratulations, Alice! Garrett held confetti cannons, showering Alice with paper. Alice was surprised. Jack
stood nearby, leaning against a table with a small cake.
Alice asked, “Is someone's birthday today?”
Garrett said, “Leaving the Windhams is your rebirth! Cake time!” He'd felt sorry for Alice after learning about her
life.
Alice’s eyes were a little teary. “Thank you.”
“Don’t mention it. We're friends. Eat, make a wish.”
Alice wished she’d never have to deal with the Windhams again, and she’d live for herself.
Afterward, Jack asked calmly, “What do you want to do now?” He would help her achieve anything.
Alice thought.“Livestream. Make, money.” She needed to
support herself MOY.
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Garrett said, “Perfect! There's a Hall of Fcompetition starting tonight. You can livestream it.”
Alice remembered that event. Last time, she'd ranked high, but Luke gave her account to Chloe. No one knew
her effort. This time, Chloe wouldn't steal her glory.
Jack asked. “Which platform?”
Garrett suggested, “Shrimp Live. It's a big, reliable company, good for newcomers. It was at Wilson family
company. Jack warned Garrett with a look.
“Where the money is,” Alice replied. She’d heard of Shrimp Live, a Wilson family business. Luke had started a
platform, but it was smaller. Last time, after the finals, it had becvery successful. Without Alice, it would
probably fail now.
Alice registered on Shrimp Live: [Sweet Lemon]
She started her livestream, focusing on her hands and keyboard, using her past experience. Outside the study,
Garrett looked at Jack.“Aren’t you going to help her boost her score?” “No need. She’ll make the top 100
tonight.”
“So confident? I'll send her sgifts, remember to reimburse me!”
Garrett opened Alice’s stream; few people were watching, but one hater was there.
967
[She’s cheating Look at those scores!]
| eat my socks if she’s not using hacks!]
[Shell lose when she starts the ranking battles!]
Alice saw the accusations. The accusations brought in more viewers. Her first battle: she defeated her opponent
in one move! The chat exploded!