Chapter 30 Menu The slap that left Alices palm tingling ! She stared in shock at Jack , who suddenly seemed towering . She hadnt expected him to grab her hand and slap Luke . A stunned silence filled the room . When Chloe saw Luke getting hit , she felt a bit of satisfaction . With this , Luke wouldnt forgive Alice now . Lukes eyes were bloodshot , incredulous as he exclaimed , Alice ! You actually dared to hit me ? Wasnt she worried that she might just ignore him forever ? Alice calmly withdrew her hand . It had felt good . You hit me earlier , so Im just returning the favor . Whats the problem ? But Im your brother ! I was preventing you from saying something stupid that could lead to a disaster ! Its not the same ! Luke had always been proud , and even though he apologized earlier , he never thought hed get slapped by Alice ! He felt a bit humiliated . Jacks lips curled in a sneer . Can I ask what she said that could cause this so called disaster ? Luke looked at Chloe , justifying his actions . Chloe was emotional earlier , and if Alices words triggered her , what if she did something to hurt herself ? He hadnt done anything wrong . It was Alice who was too cold , lacking any familial warmth . Even if she won the competition , she shouldnt hurt her family ! Jack looked at Chloe , his eyes icy . Weve been talking for a while . If you were going to kill yourself , why havent you done it yet ? Who are you trying to impress by dragging this out ? Chloe was taken aback by his bluntness . She hadnt really wanted to die . But when had Alice become so close to this doctor ? Feeling awkward , Alice held the blade , unsure whether to put it down or continue . She resorted to her old trick , eyes red , I I was just anxious , I wanted to … If youre anxious , you can find a private place to end it , but using suicide to threaten others into doing what you want is just wrong ! Chloe burst into real tears this time , not pretending . Alice was exhausted and glanced at Jack . She didnt want to waste any more time . Noah frowned . Where are you going ? Its my business . Youre a minor . As your guardian , I have the right to know , and you cant just leave with a stranger ! Noah shot a wary glance at Jack . Had this guy led his little sister astray with all these changes ? Luke blocked Alices path . Noahs right . Youre you . Dont let some smooth talking guy fool say youre abducting a Noah glared at Jack . If you dare to take Alice away , Ill call the cops and minor . Alice was a bit angry . He didnt abduct me ; I want to leave . She didnt want to stay in the Welch family any longer . The situation was suffocating . Noah looked at her ,, Alice , I know youre rebellious , and no matter what I say , you wont listen , 22.23 . 0.0 % < Chapter 30 but one day youll understand Im doing this for your own good ! Jack sneered . For Alices good ? So every time theres a conflict , you make her compromise ? Every time she gets hurt , you expect her to understand you ? Why dont you take that kind of good for yourselves ? Noah was speechless , realizing hed neglected Alice . Shed always been obedient , never complaining . Hed assumed she didnt care . But she remembered everything . Hed failed as a brother . Just then , the police arrived , accompanied by a lawyer . The lawyer spoke , Im Miss Welchs lawyer . Given the repeated violence from her family , we filed evidence . have evidence . Shell be going to safe a place with police escort . Alice was surprised ; she hadnt hired a lawyer . Had Jack done it ? He met her gaze calmly , reassuring her . Luke was furious . What do you mean ? Were her guardians ; what right do you have to do this? The lawyer blocked Luke . Sir , Miss Welch has applied for personal safety protection . Youre banned from contacting her for six months . If you harm her in any way , we will file a lawsuit ! Luke was stunned , unable to speak , filled with anger and guilt . Noah felt defeated . At that moment , he truly realized he might lose his sister . He softened his tone , Alice , I havent been a good brother . Im sorry . But I promise it wont happen again . Can we not escalate it like this ? Alice looked up , her eyes clear . There was no need for that . After saying that , she turned and walked away . Noah felt a lump in his throat , his eyes stinging ; he had indeed hurt Alices feelings . Thats why she wouldnt believe him or return to the Welch family ! Luke , seeing Alice leave , panicked . She couldnt go ! She was their sister ! He looked at Noah . Noah , do something ! She cant leave ! Were family ! What about the finals if she left ? Noah sighed . If you know this , why did you hit her ? Luke was speechless . Hed been the one to strike first ! He regretted his impulsiveness . But it was because Chloe had held the razor to her wrist ! He looked at Chloe , his tone reproachful . Why did you do something so dangerous ? It was all because of Chloe . Luke , I just wanted Alice to calm down and join the team . I was doing it for you . Chloe was guilty but wouldnt admit it . Luke found it absurd . You think self harm will make her calm down ? Youre just morally blackmailing her ! Chloes expression froze ; had Luke suddenly become smarter ? Noah tried to smooth things over . Luke , say less . Noah , its true ! I never forced Chloe to harm herself to make Alice join the team ; she did it on her own , and thats what led to all this ! The more Luke thought about it , the more wrong he felt . Chloe shrank back , looking pitiful , Luke , Im sorry . I was too foolish and thought of this method in a panic . I realize now it was wrong . Ill apologize to Alice and explain everything . 22:23 0.0 % < Chapter 30 Menu Seeing Chloe sincerely apologize , Luke softened a bit , Dont do it again . But he felt a pang of sadness seeing Alice go . Chloe suddenly brightened up , returning to her obedient and cheerful self . But she hated Alice . The self harm tactic should have worked ; it should have driven a wedge between Alice and Luke . It was all because of that doctor ! Chloe said , Noah , whats the relationship between Alice and that school doctor ? Noah looked troubled . I dont know . to use Noah , Im worried Alice might get tricked . After all , our Welch family is wealthy and powerful ; a Alice to climb the social ladder . small school doctor might want think that way . Luke scoffed . That school doctor doesnt have the right to Noah said coldly , Ill have someone bring her back and make that doctor disappear from New York . The Welch family werent to be trifled with . Chloes eyes gleamed ; without the doctors influence , Alice would be the same vulnerable girl . But the men returned , reporting , Mr. Welch , we couldnt find Miss Welch or the doctor . Noah began to panic ; Alice was missing ? 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