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Alice looked at Melody Garcia. It seemed the Garcias cared about reputation. Melody Garcia hesitated, unable to
speak.
Alice grew impatient.“Are you going to say something?”
“Alice, at the base, | shouldn't have humiliated you in front of everyone. | was wrong.” Melody Garcia closed her
eyes and blurted it out.
Silence fell. Everyone's eyes widened. Melody Garcia had publicly apologized? To Alice? Everyone knew Melody
Garcia had declared war on Alice on the first day, vowing to isolate her! Yet, she apologized! Alice was
impressive!
Garrett Yates spoke first. “Melody Garcia, do “Mind your own business!”
on her?”
you
have something on
Melody Garcia stormed off, no one daring to provoke her. But the atmosphere had changed. The application
forms were snatched up.
Alice smiled, looking at Garrett Yates. | said yesterday was yesterday, today is today.” “Alice, you're quite clever.
| underestimated you. But | warn you, don’t use these tactics on Chloe, or | won't let you off!”
Alice grabbed a Coke.“Leave or not?”
Seeing the Coke, Garrett Yates quickly retreated.“[Alice, remember what | said! Don’t bull Chloe again!]”
Alice watched Garrett Yates flee, tsk-ing. Coward! Chloe had probably chosen him for his family’s status.
In her
past life, Chloe had stolen her achievements and glory, gaining the Yates family’s approval. and getting engaged
to Garrett Yates. But this time, Chloe had nothing. Alice wanted to see what tricks she’d use to marry into the
Gus!
After Melody Garcia left, applications poured in; the two seniors and Chloe were overwhelmed. Alice acted as a
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtmascot. Even so, she was tired.
Alice ate extra at lunch. Without classes in the afternoon, she went to the gym to make up for yesterday's lack of
sparring.
However, she found a new trainer.
“Alice, | hired a new trainer for you.”
Alice felt uneasy about the change..
“Don’t worry. Coach Davis is professional and better than me! Others would charge extra, but
not you.
H
No extra charge? Let's see.
Without further thought, Alice changed and started training.
The gym owner called someone. “[Everything’s arranged as you requested. She won't get hurt!]” He wouldn't be
the owner much longer. Someone had bought the gym to get a new trainer for a
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girl! The rich were different.
Alice’s mood was excellent after training. Coach Davis was exceptional, correcting her mistakes.
Looking outside, the sun was setting. Holding her water bottle, she watched the sunset. “Is this trainer
professional?”
“Very professional. Better than the owner...” by a lot.
Alice looked up and
and saw Jack leaning against a pillar. How did he get here? He was almost invisible. If he had
Alice was surprised.“What are you doing here?” “Wasn't | right last night?”
spoken, no one would have noticed him. spoken, no
He turned, his eyes teasing. Alice understood.
Jack approached, casually dressed in athletic wear.
Alice realized, “You arranged the trainer?”
“Unimportant.”
“How is that unimportant?”
Jack
climbed
climbed onto the boxing ring, putting on
gloves.“[A few rounds?]”
Alice looked at him, suddenly wanting to punch his handsface!
Alice stepped into the ring.“[Sure. Have you boxed before?]”
“A few times.”
“Perfect. So you can’t say I'm bullying you. The trainer said I'm talented.” Alice put on her gloves, eager to knock
him down.
Jack stepped closer.“[Con.]*
Alice attacked, but Jack dodged. She got serious but couldn't land a hit. He seemed to anticipate her moves.
Impossible!
Jack's gaze was intense. “[Focus. I'm starting.]”
Starting?
Before Alice could react, he knocked her down.
She fought back with all her strength; she was stronger. But Jack kept knocking her down. She was exhausted,
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmbut he seemed effortless!
When Jack pinned her to the mat, she stopped struggling.
“I'm so tired. You said you've only boxed a few times?” He was incredibly skilled. He held her wrist, a smug smirk
on his lips.“[Yes.]”
“You're lying.”
“I'm better than you. A beginner losing tois normal!”
Feeling defeated, Alice looked behind Jack.“[Look at that!]”
When Jack turned, she attacked. But he caught her wrist, shifting his weight, pinning her beneath
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Alice’s breath hitched. They were so close.
Their breaths mingled; both were sweating.
Alice quickly pulled away; he lay down beside her, his gaze lingering.
They lay side-by-side in silence. Alice’s heart pounded, from exertion or something else? She moved, her hand
brushing his arm. She pulled back but felt his warmth, undeniable. Jack looked at the ceiling; sweat trickled down
his temple. He heard her rapid breathing; he'd heard it before, the night she was drugged.
His hand tightened. Damn it.
After resting, their breathing calmed. Alice turned, seeing the reddening sunset. She said, Jack, look at the
sunset.”
He sat up. Where?]”
“[Over there...
Alice turned, meeting Jack’s gaze. They were so close, almost kissing.
Alice’s mind went blank. She only heard her powerful heartbeat. Like a drum! In Jack's dark eyes, there was only
her. Nothing else existed.