Chapter 11
I was swapped out for Chloe, who ultimately helped them win the championship. My brothers stood on the podium, basking in glory, with Chloe holding the trophy, smiling blissfully among them.
Watching the game on TV felt like a dagger to my heart, leaving a wound that couldn’t heal.
“Why are you crying? This isn’t a soap opera, is it really that moving?” Jack commented drily.
I snapped back to reality, wiped my tears. I had lost control of my emotions while reminiscing about my past.
A piece of paper appeared before me, held by long, elegant fingers.
I took the paper, feeling a bit shy as I asked, “Do you play this game?”
“Little girl, your priority is studying, not gaming.” Jack lounged in his chair, casually leaning back, not even looking at me,
focused on the match.
I looked at the screen.“Landing Team will lose.” Luke’s team.
Jack smirked. “You have good judgment.”
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After the match, Landing Team lost without a doubt. I saw my brother Luke’s face turn dark, even smashing his keyboard in frustration. His temper had always been explosive. Seeing him lose brought me a strange sense of satisfaction.
When Luke returned, he would definitely reorganize the team, and this time, I wouldn’t fight for the Welch family. I would fight for myself, become a professional player, earn money for college, and support myself.
I was done with having my living expenses cut off as a threat to keep me obedient, or being forced to abandon a prestigious school for Chloe. I needed financial independence to break free from the Welch family’s control.
Professional game players weren’t highly regarded in the industry now, but with the rise of streaming next year, they could earn money through live broadcasts.
With my past gaming experience, this was the quickest and least labor–intensive way to make money. I made a silent vow.
After the live stream, Jack glanced back at me, moving closer
to
remove the IV needle.
He took a cotton swab and pressed it against my hand.
“Your medicine’s on the table. You can leave now.”
”
“Thank you!” I left the infirmary with the medicine.
for the le
–
As soon as I stepped out, a young man sauntered in, casually saying, “Jack, it’s rare to see you play the hero, but this girl has a bad reputation at school. She’s been getting roasted on the campus forum. Don’t let her fool you.”
Wilson leaned back, his usual aloofness replaced with a languid ease.“Why are you still here?”
curious. Why are you a doctor at this high school? You even skipped little John’s match. He was distracted and almost attacked by that kid from ch family. Tell me why, and I’ll leave.”
removed his mask and rolled up his sleeve, revealing the ugly scar.
Andrew Yates’s face darkened.“After all these years, you still haven’t moved on? That car crash wasn’t your fault! Wait… this girl… could she be―?”
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