Six Brothers Plea for Forgiveness Novel

Chapter 172 Alice met Lukes fathers gaze , a slight smirk playing on her lips .

Lets wait until the event ends .

No rush .

Everyones watching ; the plagiarism will be exposed ! Alice , watch your words ! Hed been called a plagiarist ! Lukes father was furious .

Using Alices ideas hadnt been hist original plan ; it was an impromptu change .

Alice merely smiled sarcastically and returned to her seat .

The other companies continued their presentations .

Alices actions shocked the Maple Leaf team .

The man whod earlier questioned Alice was now silent and ashamed .

The representative cautiously asked , Alice , Mr.

Windham is your brother .

Are you really going to pursue this ? They hadnt expected Alice to be a heiress , so intelligent and driven , leaving no room for ordinary people ! Alice replied coldly , I said weve cut ties .

Hes nothing to me .

The representative looked at Alices Yes , and hes rich .

Isnt cutting ties a waste ? People dreamed of having a wealthy brother ! expression .

Hes still your brother .

Alice was impatient .

I dont need your advice .

Im the project lead .

I must pursue this plagiarism case ! Alices tone was firm.

The representative fell silent .

Alices phone buzzed .

She glanced at it : [ Alice , Dad wasnt involved .

Please dont pursue this .

Consider it a plea from Sixth Brother .

] Tsk ! Sarcasm flickered in Alices eyes .

A plea ? What a pathetic display ! Alice looked at Luke , coldly deleting the message without replying .

Luke knew shed refused .

Lukes father looked .

at Chloe and Luke .

You better explain this .

me ! His meticulously prepared project had been crushed and humiliated by Alice ! He couldnt swallow his pride ! If he hadnt used the ideas Chloe had stolen , this wouldnt have happened ! The event concluded with the directors closing reDaniels .

But nobody left ; the plagiarism issue remained unresolved .

Everyone wanted to see the outcome .

Alice watched Lukes father , grim faced , leave with Chloe and Luke .

Outside , Lukes father was furious .

What are we going to do ? Didnt you realize Alice set a trap ? Two idiots ! Chloe cried , explaining , Dad , Alice tricked me .

Chapter 172 Luke stared at Chloe .

You were tricked ! When I noticed , I shouldve stopped you , not collude with you ! Chloes hands trembled .

Her voice choked with tears .

Dad , I was blinded .

Youve worked so hard , dealing with the Garcias because of Alice .

I thought if Alice failed , shed realize how hard life is outside and return to the Windham family .

Im sorry , Dad .

Sixth Brother and I didnt mean to , Lukes father angrily tugged at his tic .

What am I supposed to say ? Think of a solution ! Luke looked at Chloe , then said , Dad , this has nothing to do with me ! Chloe stole Alices data ! Yes , its all my fault .

Sixth Brother isnt involved .

Joe shrunk back , looking pathetic .

Lukes father glanced at Chloe , then at Luke , displeased .

Youre her brother .

You cant shirk responsibility and let Chloe take the blame ! No , no , Dad ! It really wasnt me ! You two came together .

Chloe spoke , but you knew and participated .

Now its exposed , and you say youre not involved ? Luke was distraught .

He hadnt done anything ; it was all Chloes idea ! Luke looked at Chloe .

Explain it to Dad .

Was it solely your doing ? I tried to stop you ! Chloes lips were tight .

She whispered , Yes , it was all me , Dad .

Lukes father pulled Chloe close .

Dont be afraid of Sixth Brother .

Ill protect you .

You dont have to take all the blame .

Chloe nodded obediently .

If Alice pursues this , blame me .

Dont let it affect Sixth Brothers future .

Chloe , what are you saying ? Luke looked at Chloe incredulously .

This wasnt his fault ! But in his fathers eyes , he was an accomplice ! Alice walked over , smiling .

So , have you decided how to resolve this ? Everyones waiting .

Lukes father , grim faced , lowered his voice .

Alice , Didnt you teach me ? I learned quickly .

you played dirty .

Alice smiled .

Mr .

Windham , think about how to resolve this .

Let me learn .

Though I probably wont need to ! You ! Lukes father was furious .

Chloe hid behind him , unable to speak , to face Alice .

Lukes father swallowed his anger .

Alice , what do you I said youd pursue pursue it legally .

Alices tone was calm , her eyes steady .

want ? Ill do the same .

Lets pursue it legally ! Lukes father gritted his teeth .

I give you money as compensation .

Lets forget this .

Unfortunatch , more worthwhile I think Alice , dont push it ! have you disqualified .

Alice covered her mouth , deliberately raising her voice .

Pushing it ? Im following the rules .

Wheres the pushing it ? Alice , Chloe and Sixth Brother didnt mean to .

They were careless .

You dont have to pursue this over a small matter .

You mean they carelessly sat in front of my laptop , carefully reviewing my ideas , meticulously .

photographing them , then giving them to you , and you incorporating them into your presentation ? Carelessly presenting it , you mean ? Alices tone was cold .

You probably think they were carelessly caught , with undeniable evidence , facing the consequences , right ? Lukes father was furious ! Yet he couldnt argue .

Alice , must you be so infuriating ? Ive been working outside , and I didnt realize youd become like this .

Lukes father remembered the obedient Alice from his childhood .

Alices tone was unyielding , assertive .

Lukes father realized Alice wasnt the timid and fearful girl she used to be .

Lukes father softened .

As long as you dont pursue this , what do you want ? Alice , no matter the conflict , were family .

Cant we talk ? Sarcasm played on Alices lips .

Family now ? Her voice was flat .

We cant talk .

Alice knew Lukes fathers tactics .

had This happened countless times ! Alice turned to the director .

I demand the Windham Corporation be disqualified .

Alice , you dare !