Six Brothers Plea for Forgiveness Novel

Chapter 196 Forgiveness ? Alice scoffed .

Only guilty people act so tough .

She didnt need the Alice familys forgiveness .

She hadnt done anything wrong .

Alice , if you return to the Alice family and take over your second brothers company , we can collaborate on the Al project .

The Alice family will reach new heights .

Its good for you and for the family .

What do you think ? Ethan was confident , certain Alice would lose .

Alices representative spoke up , Mr.

Alice , what a brilliant plan ! When you kicked Alice out , you didnt mention being a family then ? Now that shes successful , youre suddenly all about family ? Is this how families work ? Do you .

you Ethans face darkened .

He turned to Alice .

Staying with the Alice family is best for understand how cutthroat Washington is ? Small companies like Maple Leaf crumble every year .

Youre ants before real power .

Alices expression was cold .

Ethan was attacking Maple Leaf because of her .

If Maple Leaf bankrupt , you wont get away scot free .

goes You ? A little girl ? What can you do ? You cant even find a lawyer .

You should know how insignificant you are .

Mr.

Ethan seems relaxed .

Did you forget the Alice Groups firewall incident ? The frantic scramble to fix it ? Ethan remembered , scoffing .

You think thats a threat ? Naive ! Youll see .

Alice stood still , disturbed .

Luke lingered behind , looking haggard and hesitant .

Alice spoke to her representative , ignoring Luke .

But Luke wouldnt leave , making it difficult for them to discuss the case .

Alice turned , her eyes weary .

What do you want ? Alice … Dont call me that .

Were not that close .

Her tone was cold and distant .

Luke looked unsteady .

I know Brother used his connections to prevent you from finding a lawyer .

You know his methods .

Cant you reconcile with him ? Return to the family , and Maple Leaf wont be targeted .

Alice felt a pang of guilt about Maple Leaf .

Her representative spoke first , Maple Leaf is not being targeted because of Alice .

Our AI project is a hot commodity .

Competitors want to destroy us .

Alice has nothing to do with it .

Without her , the project wouldnt be where it is today .

Alice hadnt hadnt expected this support .

She was used to being misunderstood .

Lukes expression faltered .

Alice , I didnt mean that .

I just think returning home is best .

Thats what you think is best .

It benefits you , not me ! Im worried about you .

Alice sneered .

Youre worried about yourself .

If I return , youll be the first one off the hook , right ? 2 55.8 % Chapter 196 Menu Lukes expression shifted .

He was selfish , but he wanted to reconcile .

Alice mocked him .

Since youre so concerned about my lack of a lawyer , why not confess to the judge that you did it ? Then I wont need one .

Luke fell silent .

What ? No response ? You were so concerned about me , but this solution , which is genuinely in my best interest , makes you uncomfortable ? Her words were sharp daggers .

Luke took a deep breath .

Alice , Im your brother .

Must you send me to jail ? He knew hed been He knew Chloe was manipulative .

Why couldnt Alice give him a chance ? Alice smiled .

Lets be clear .

Youre taking the fall for Chloe .

Brother used you as a scapegoat .

Im not sending you to jail .

They are .

wrong .

Lukes face drained of color .

He choked out , I really want to make it up to you .

Alice felt disgusted .

Why couldnt they be sincere ? She glared .

Fine .

Heres your chance to make amends .

A flicker of hope crossed Lukes eyes .

Tell me .

Confess to the judge .

Lukes face froze .

He nervously avoided her gaze .

There .

Thats the so called sincere apology .

Like expired medicine , insincere and repulsive .

Alice sneered .

What ? Cant do it ? Luke stammered , Its not that I cant , but if I go to jail , how can I make it up to you ? Going to jail is the best way to make amends .

Ill forgive everything youve done .

Hows that ? Silence .

Ethan turned .

Luke , what are you doing ? Whats the point of talking to such an ungrateful brat ? Luke looked guiltily at Alice , then followed Ethan , his steps hurried and shamefaced .

Alice watched him go , a cynical smile playing on her lips .

Her representative approached , his expression complex .

Alice , your family is so … hypocritical .

No sincerity in their apologies , no genuine intent to make amends .

Everything was predicated on sacrificing Alices interests .

What kind of family was this ? Alice saw her colleagues reactions .

Im used to it .

I know what theyre like .

Lets go .

Andrew Yates had messaged her that their lawyer was on his way .

Alice and her colleagues entered the courtroom .

Ethan and Luke were already seated , their lawyer reviewing thick files .

Alice and her representative sat down , but their lawyer was still absent .

The judge asked Alice , When will your lawyer arrive ? Soon .

Hes on his way , Alice replied .

Ethans voice was smug .

Maybe theyre too scared to show up .

Alice , youre going to lose .

Settle now .

What do you want ? Alice stared at Ethan , silent .

A man entered .

Sorry Im late .

55.8 % Chapter 196 Ethan gasped .

Mr .

Henry ? Mr.

Henry was a legendary lawyer , the chief counsel for the powerful Wikon family .

Why wosté he take a small case like this ?