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Chapter 388 New Round of Scheming 

Maybe they had discovered something. 

Gracie thought about this and looked at Alice again. 

They looked far too alike. 

But the Patron always stayed hidden, used a fake name, and wore a mask whenever she appeared. 

A similar build could just be a coincidence. 

After all, if the Patron had really come back to the country, they would have been informed. 

Alice glanced at the two cars nearby, then quickly looked away. 

Scott walked up and carefully checked her from head to toe. He finally relaxed after making sure she was okay. 

“You’re unharmed. That’s good–really good.” 

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Scott noticed how tired the couple looked and grew hesitant about telling them that Huglan was causing trouble at the hospital again. 

The reporters had already gotten the news and rushed over. 

The moment they sai 

him?” 

Alice, someone shouted, “Ms. Spencer, your adoptive father is still in the hospital. Aren’t you going to see 

The reporter had run all the way there and was still out of breath. 

Alice suddenly smiled and walked over, looking at him. 

“Oh? I find this odd.” 

Her smile was light but sharp. 

The reporter felt a chill run through his body. A bad feeling rose in his chest. 

Then Alice asked calmly, “Before you came here, did you ask Linda first?” 

The reporter froze. 

Everyone knew that any report involving Alice meant traffic. 

If a headline included Eric and Alice, clicks would explode. 

So most of the time, they stopped caring about the facts. 

Huglan was the adoptive father, but Linda was the biological daughter. 

If someone needed to visit or take care of him, the real daughter made more sense. 

Huglan had spent years in prison. If he missed anyone after getting out, it would be his biological child. 

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The reporter had no answer. 

Alice gave him a mocking smile, then turned and left. 

Not long after they left the police station, the official notice was released. 

Eric had acted in self–defense. 

It was exactly what people expected. This incident caused no stir at all. 

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When the news reached the estate, Irene was furious. 

If the family doctor hadn’t been right there, she might have suffered a stroke on the spot. 

Matt and Josh were shocked too. 

They had made arrangements; how did things still go wrong? 

Irene had once planned to hold a party. Now, just thinking about it made her feel sick. 

If she really held that party, she would become everyone’s laughingstock. 

The more she thought about it, the more blood rushed to her head. 

Her blood pressure shot through the roof. 

Ruby had originally planned to go to work, but when she saw everyone up so early, she found it amusing and walked over to them. 

The moment Cheryl saw her, she felt like she had seen a lifesaver. 

“Ruby, you have to help us,” Cheryl said quickly. 

Ruby was here to watch the drama, not to solve problems. 

She smiled lightly. 

“Cheryl, why are you in such a rush? Let’s talk slowly.” 

Cheryl stepped closer, her eyes full of tears. 

“Ruby, with things like this, I’m afraid the shareholders won’t agree to let us back into the company. You’re very respected by the shareholders,” she continued. 

“They listen to what you say. I’m not even asking to get my position back in the fashion department,” Cheryl added hastily. “Just arrange any position for me.” 

To show how sincere she was, she rushed on, “Working as a janitor is fine with me; I just need a job. I can’t be freeloading, right?” 

Ruby’s smile stiffened at this, but she quickly softened her tone. 

“We need to follow Irene’s decision on this,” she said gently. “You’ve only just come out. You should rest first. 

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“Oh, and if you’re missing anything,” she added, “just let me know.” 

After that, she quickly walked away, as if afraid someone might stop her. 

Cheryl’s face darkened instantly. 

She looked at Irene, her eyes full of resentment. 

“Irene, look at Ruby.” 

Irene waved her hand. 

She had calmed down. 

Her mood was much steadier now. 

“Don’t worry about her,” Irene said. “She won’t be your sister–in–law for much longer.” 

Cheryl was shocked. 

“What? What do you mean?” 

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Irene sighed and explained, “Oscar wants a divorce, and he wants to give the company to Ruby. It’ll be extremely hard for you to rejoin the company.” 

She didn’t want to disappoint her children. 

“Don’t worry, my people found out that Eric has already set up a new company,” Irene said. “I’ll arrange for you to go there.” 

Everyone was stunned; so many things had happened while they were locked up. 

Their minds immediately began calculating again. 

Alice went home to catch up on sleep. 

When she woke up, it was three in the afternoon. 

She stretched lazily and heard Daniel’s voice outside. 

“Mr. Eric, if Huglan isn’t dealt with,” Daniel said, “it will keep affecting Mrs. Nolan. It won’t be good for you either.” 

Eric replied in a soft voice, as if he was afraid of waking her up. 

Alice sat up and rubbed her sleepy eyes.