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Alice, too, wondered about Ethan's behavior. He'd defended Chloe even after learning about the kickback
scandal. Did he like Chloe?
The hall fell silent after Lewis’s question. Chloe looked at Lewis in surprise; she hadn't considered this, as Ethan
rarely stayed home. But if Ethan liked her, it would be better than Lewis
Ethan scolded Lewis, “What nonsense? | treat Chloe like a sister. Do you think everyone is like you, preying on
their own sisters?” He was furious. Lewis saying he liked Chloe was absurd. He had reasons for protecting Chloe,
but it wasn’t because he liked her. He wasn’t that desperate. Lewis was angry. “But Chloe isn’t our real sister.”
our
cannot marry
her.” “I adopted her legally. She's
You legally sister. Alice hadn't considered this; he was right. Even without blood ties, it was illegal.
Lewis was stunned.”Is that true?”
Chloe quickly confirmed. “Fifth brother, that’s the law.”
you.
Tomorrow, you'll
Chloe was relieved; she didn’t want to marry Lewis, but she had to agree to solve the problem. She knew they
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtcouldn’t get married, but she'd pretended not to know. Now Ethan had said it. Lewis held Chloe's hand.”Don’t
worry, I'll
I'll take care of marry you. terminate your adoption, move out, and we can get married.” Chloe's mouth
twitched; she'd beca Land heiress; she wouldn't give that up easily. She said softly, “I'll decide.”
Lewis looked at Ethan.“Big brother, will you stop us? Since you treat Chloe like a sister andwas the head of
the household. like a brother, you should agree.” Ethan
Ethan, seeing Lewis's empty trouser leg, felt a pang of guilt.“Lewis, it's not that I disagree, but Chloe was only
adopted less than a year ago. Terminating the adoption will be a laughingstock.”
“Then let's keep it quiet,” Lewis urged.“Big brother, | know you can do it; you just don’t want to agree. A cripple
likebeing liked is already fortunate; you're stoppingfrom marrying? Is that respectful to Mom and Dad?”
“Enough!” Ethan was furious. Lewis was so naive! Chloe clearly had other motives, but Ethan couldn't say it.
Alice watched, amused."“Big brother, just agree. Chloe will be family; isn’t that good?” “Alice, | know you hate me
and wantgone. But | was adopted less than a year ago. If | terminate the adoption, how will | face people?”
Chloe was anxious; she didn’t want Ethan to agree.
Lewis comforted Chloe.“Don’t worry, we'll move to another city where no one knows us.” Chloe was reluctant;
she wanted to stay in Washington, not hide in ssmall town. Alice smiled slyly.“That’s a good idea. The assets
are divided; Fifth brother can live well elsewhere
with his share.”
Ethan glared at her.“Alice, stop interfering!”
“I'm not. Chloe only has the title; she doesn’t get the family’s assets. If she marries Fifth brother,
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they'll have joint assets, fulfilling Fifth brother's wish.” Alice smirked.“It’s a win viat Lewis was overjoyed.“That’s
what | thought.”
“The assets can’t be divided until the company goes public,” Ethan said, sensitive about amet division.
Chloe quickly interjected.“Fifth brother, Big brother's company is about to go public; this will affect it. We're not
in a hurry; we have time.” She needed to stall Lewis. Ethan looked at Chloe approvingly.“That’s right. We'll wait
until the company goes public. Then we'll quietly terminate the adoption.” But he still didn’t agree to Chloe and
Lewis. He'd call for
now.
Everyone except Lewis was happy.
Alice stood up.“I’'m hungry. Let's eat.” The show was over.
Except for Alice, no
one was
in the mood to
eat. Lewis fawned over Chloe
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Ethan looked unhappy.
Alice finished eating and looked at Chloe.“I’'m not pursuing legal action, but you have to repay the embezzled
funds.”
Chloe whispered, “I don’t have that much money right now. Can I pay in installments? She’d spent the money on
clothes and bags.
Lewis said, “I'll pay for Chloe. It's just a few hundred thousand.”
“It's about 600,000. Transfer it now; let's settle this.” Alice didn’t want to play games. Lewis looked
uncomfortable.”Big brother, my share of the company’s profits is substantial;800,000 shouldn't be a problem.”
“Your dividends are paid at year-end. Did you spend all of last year’s dividends?” Lewis's expression changed.“|
spent it on Third brother's lab; research is expensive.” Alice was surprised.“l thought Third brother's lab had
many investors; they weren't short of money.”
“Alice, shut up! This isn’t your concern!” Lewis was guilty.“Big brother, advance this year’s dividends to me.”
“Fine,” Ethan readily agreed, but his face wasn’t happy.
Chloe smiled at Lewis. “Fifth brother, I'm sorry you had to pay so much. I'll repay you.”
“What are you saying? We're getting married. My money is your money.” Lewis held Chloe’s hand, looking
affectionate.
Ethan, frustrated, left.
Lewis remembered something.“Alice, give your room to Chloe. | want to use it as our wedding
room.”
Click! Alice snapped her chopsticks.
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