Chapter 437 A Game of Lines and Loyalties 

Chapter 437 A Game of Lines and Loyalties 

So when Alice asked that question, she was really asking Gracie whether Xavier should stay or leave. 

If Xavier stayed, his life would be worse than death. 

If Xavier left, they could follow the trail and uncover his family’s businesses. 

After all, when an elder left, the people tied to the Sarratts back home would rush to please him. That alone would expos 

secrets. 

Gracie thought for a moment. 

A sharp light flashed in her eyes. 

“That depends on how he behaves,” she said. 

“If he behaves himself, we can keep him around as a harmless figurehead. 

“But if he doesn’t, we can have the hospital deal with him. Make it look like a serious illness. Someone too sick to meet the outsider.” 

The more Gracie thought about it, the more workable it seemed. She was already considering who at the hospital could be t 

Alice laughed when she heard that. 

“Drop those overseas habits,” she said. “Do as the locals do. The law here is strict and fair. We follow the rules.” 

Gracie was a few years older than Alice, yet she suddenly looked like a kid. She stuck out her tongue, embarrassed. “Got it. Do worry. Without your order, I won’t do anything reckless.” 

She paused, then added, “But I think they must know there’s something valuable here. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be this desperate.” 

Alice said nothing. 

“Go practice your language skill,” Alice said flatly. 

Gracie scratched the back of her head, looking sheepish. “Okay” 

Alice smiled again and continued, “Keep an eye on Xavier. Sooner or later, he’ll lead us somewhere.” 

As soon as she finished speaking, Linda walked over from a short distance away. 

Gracie glanced at Linda, then at Alice’s expression. “Well then, I’ll get back to work,” she said. 

Alice nodded and said nothing. 

Linda, however, let out a cold laugh the moment she arrived. 

“I really underestimated you before,” she said. 

“Our brothers had stopped caring about me. Now, you’re trying to get close to Mr. Burke. You sure aim high.” 

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Alice retorted calmly, “Have you considered that your brothers just want to be normal people?” 

Linda’s face darkened at once. 

“Alice, don’t get smug,” she snapped. “You’ve always thought I’m worse than you, haven’t you? I’m telling you, don’t When I’m with Mr. Burke and become his wife, what will you people matter?” 

Alice looked her over. 

“Then Mr. Burke has poor taste,” she said. 

Linda was furious at first, but soon her face filled with pride. 

“You’re just jealous of me. I get it,” she said smugly. “You’re the real daughter, but you’re doing worse than the fake dau were you, I’d be furious too. 

‘A man like Rowan? You’ll probably never meet someone that good in your life.” 

‘Haha. Are you going to say Mr. Eric treats you well? 

‘But how much real feeling is there in your marriage? You know that better than I do.” 

Alice didn’t get angry. She kept smiling. 

‘Do you hide under our bed every day and listen in?” she asked. “Is that why you care so much about my marriage? Oh, I g You’re not concerned. You’re competing with me, aren’t you? Then let’s talk again after you actually marry Rowan. How ab 

that?” 

Linda flicked her sleeve in anger. 

‘Hmph. You just rely on your looks and think everyone should revolve around you,” she said. 

‘I’ll tell you this. Rowan would never do that. No matter what he does, he always considers my feelings.” 

Just then, Rowan came out looking for someone and happened to hear their conversation. 

In the past, he would have been curious. He would have tried to find out what the two of them knew. 

But the moment he saw Alice, all that curiosity vanished. 

He walked over. 

“Ms. Spencer,” he said, “I’d like to speak with you alone.” 

He completely ignored Linda, as if she didn’t exist. 

Linda froze. 

She couldn’t believe what she was hearing. 

When Rowan walked past her and stopped in front of Alice, she snapped back to reality. 

“Mr. Burke!” she cried. 

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She rushed forward and grabbed his sleeve. 

“Mr. Burke, you’re mistaken. She-” 

Rowan frowned and shook her hand off at once. He looked openly disgusted. 

Then he spoke clearly, making his position known. 

“Patron, I have no relationship with her,” he said. “I only thought she was close to you because she had your token.” 

Linda was shocked. “What?” 

Patron? 

Token? 

Her mind stopped working. 

She didn’t even realize how humiliating those words were or how badly her pride had been crushed. She could only stare bla at the two of them. 

Rowan raised his hand. In his palm was a diamond necklace. 

“This was around her neck when I first met her.” 

Alice lowered her eyes and glanced at it. 

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