Chapter 20 Menu Weird ! message Meanwhile , Jack looked at the he received , narrowing his eyes slightly . Jack , whos texting you ? Jack locked his phone . Andrew raised an eyebrow . Judging by the profile picture , its a girl . Could it be that girl you helped the other day , the one named … Alice , right ? You talk too much . I know youre hiding something . You were working overtime at the infirmary all last week , then suddenly stopped . Youve been sulking these days ; did you have a falling out with her ? Jack turned his head , his eyes dangerous . Dont be curious about my business . We grew up together ! Theres nothing I dont know about you . Stop pretending ! Jack took his phone to the balcony . He looked down at the chat . In her eyes , was the infirmary a secret base ? He instinctively smiled , opening her Moments . It was mostly casual shares , very girly . After a while , he suddenly realized he had lingered too long on her profile ; it felt a bit out of control . Jack exited the chat and went back inside . Alice waited all d bure but received no reply . Was he mad ? She didnt dare message him again , deciding to wait until Monday when the exam results came out . The entire weekend , Alice stayed home studying . Chloe and the brothers didnt come back either ; they were staying at the training camp . Monday morning . Alice went downstairs and finally saw Chloe and her brothers . They were laughing and chatting , clearly closer than ever . Alice said nothing , heading straight to the dining room for breakfast . Lukes tone dripped with sarcasm : Results are out today , right ? Alice nodded . wont I told you to join the team . With your grades , you into get any good college anyway . Instead of wasting time studying , you might as well train to be a pro gamer . With the resources the Welch family provides , becoming famous is only a matter of time . Too bad you didnt seize that chance ; now Chloe has it . Alice remembered the humiliation of being replaced in her past life . She replied calmly , I dont care . After grabbing breakfast , Alice left the hall . Seeing Alices indifferent demeanor , Luke was furious : I cant wait to see her great results . Chloe , seeing Alice hadnt agreed to join the team , breathed a sigh of relief . She knew Alice was naturally talented at gaming ; if Alice joined , shed be out of a spot ! But she still smiled and said , Luke , dont be angry . Alice is just throwing a tantrum . Once she agrees to join the team , Ill gladly give her my spot . 0.0 % < Chapter 20 Luke nodded approvingly . Youre the most understanding ! Menu The smile on Chloes face faltered ; she was deeply resentful . Shed been practicing furiously to gain Lukes approval , only to find that he still seemed to think Alice was better . She made a silent vow to achieve success in gaming , to crush Lukes desire for Alice to join the team . Luke looked worried ; the revival match was crucial , and if they lost , there would be no second chances . Although Chloe was trying hard , her gaming talent just wasnt enough . With only a month left until the revival match , Chloes skills were nowhere near sufficient . To beat that kid from the Wilson family , they needed someone with real skill ! And Alice was the only one . But he couldnt bring himself to beg her . For years , Alice had revolved around him , timidly trying to please him . He was so used to their sibling dynamic that he couldnt change it overnight . How long was Alice going to throw a tantrum ? Did she have to force him to back down ? In "The Secret of Nami Sushi" by CrushReel, readers are drawn into a captivating tale of mystery and intrigue surrounding a renowned sushi restaurant. As the story unfolds, secrets hidden within the delicate flavors of Nami Sushi come to light, weaving a web of drama that keeps both the characters and readers on edge. Exploring themes of family, tradition, and the consequences of keeping secrets, this novel delves deep into the intricate relationships between the characters as they navigate through the challenges brought forth by the mysteries lurking beneath the surface of Nami Sushi. With a diverse cast of characters each harboring their own secrets and desires, the story unfolds in unexpected ways, offering readers a fresh perspective on familiar tropes. What sets "The Secret of Nami Sushi" apart is its ability to blend elements of drama and secrecy with a touch of culinary delight, creating a unique reading experience that appeals to audiences of all ages. Dive into this gripping tale available to read at CrushReel and uncover the hidden truths waiting to be revealed within the walls of Nami Sushi.