GoodReadChapter 216
Alice didn’t believe Caleb. She knew how much he loved to act, both professionally and personally.
Caleb smiled, whispering, “I heard your team needs sponsors. I'll help. Cooperate, be good.” Alice refused to
cooperate. Caleb forcefully put his arm around her, feigning closeness. Alice noticed the media was present; he'd
planned this. She wouldn't cooperate elsewhere, but not at the base. It would reflect poorly on the team. Caleb
was famous, and had never revealed hist family. What was he doing?
Calels said to the cameras, “You're curious about my injury? My sister did this. We were sparring, and she’s
improved a lot. | can’t beat her.”
His public persona was that of a warm, caring older brother. Fans expressed envy. Alice's expression was grim.
Someone said, “Your brother is so kind, helping you gain popularity and sponsors. Why the long face?”
Alice looked up; Max and Chloe were in the crowd. Max was Caleb’s fan? Chloe said, “Sister Alice, smile. People
People will think you resent your brother.” Alice’s hands clenched. Caleb leaned in, whispering, “Cooperate. It's
for your own good.” But she'd never asked for this! They always compensated her in ways “they decided. A girl
in a baseball cap spoke up.“Why should Alice cooperate with a family that mistreats her? She cut ties with them.
Everyone knows that.”
Alice’s eyes welled up; it was Jiang Lu, her classmate. Chloe was surprised to see her. Caleb's expression
hardened, but his smile remained. “I only learned about this recently. My sister and the family had a huge fight.
But she’s always my sister.”
Jiang Lu pointed at Chloe. “What about her? You favored the adopted daughter over Alice. Chloe, hating being
reminded of her adoption, said, “Jiang Lu, we were classmates. You're close to Alice, but you shouldn't spread
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtrumors. The brothers treated us fairly.”
“Fair? When you were sick, Alice had to get food. She was the top student, but had to give up Washington
University to attend a second-tier school with you. Is that fair?” Jiang Lu knew what happened in high school..
The crowd gasped. Even reporters were shocked.
Caleb's expression turned cold. He whispered, “Your friend is loyal, but she shouldn't say Should | teach her a
lesson?”
“Don’t touch her,” Alice said. She knew Caleb’s methods.
this.
Caleb
smiled.“Then
explain things. Or your friend will have problems.”
Alice gritted her teeth, looking at Jiang Lu. She was grateful for Jiang Lu’s support but couldn't let her get hurt.
She smiled. “Those things happened, but it’s not Caleb’s fault. He's been kind to me.”
Caleb's smile widened.“Good girl.”
After interacting with fans, Caleb left. The fans followed. Max left, too, Chloe glared at Alice,
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surprised Caleb had boosted Alice’s image. She'd thought she’d successfully driven a wedge. between them.
Something felt wrong.
Alice approached Jiang Lu.“Why did you come?”
“I was at the finals. | wanted to see you after you beccaptain. | had to speak up.” “Why didn’t you message
me?”
Jiang Lu smiled shyly. She hadn't interacted much with Alice in high school, and felt guilty about her role in
isolating her.
“Don’t worry. Letintroduce you to the team. You wanted to visit Cloud Battle.” Alice’s mood. improved.
Jiang Lu was worried.“What’s Caleb doing? He's trying to guilt-trip you again?” She'd seen Caleb's attitude
toward Alice.
Alice’s smile faded.“He likes to play the good brother in public. He's covering up his injury.” “Did you really hit
him?”
Alice nodded.
Jiang Lu laughed. “Good for you!”
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Alice introduced Jiang Lu to her teammates. Alice wanted to them to dinner. After training, Alice and Jiang Lu left.
Alice noticed a van. Ignoring it, her phone rang-Caleb. She knew he wouldn't stop calling. She answered.“What?”
“Get in. | need to talk.”
I'm going to dinner. Say it now.”
Caleb said impatiently, “Get
in the car,
oT
your
friends will have problems.”
Alice looked at the van. She asked Jiang Lu and her teammates to go to the restaurant. She’d join later. She got
into the van. Caleb and Chloe were inside. Chloe looked like she'd been crying. Caleb patted the seat beside
him. “Alice, sit.”
Alice didn’t move. “What do you want to say?”
“I know | was harsh at the party. Chloe misled me.”
Alice wondered what he was doing. Caleb looked at Chloe. “Apologize to
Alice.”
Chloe reluctantly stood.“Brother Four, | was worried about Brother and Luke's projects...” Caleb slapped Chloe
hard. Her face immediately swelled.
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