Chapter 32 Give Up
Richard’s
‘s gaze dropped to Allison’s pale, slender neck, her skin glowing in the shine.
She exuded a sweet and fresh fragrance.
Allison’s feathery lashes trembled as she looked up, revealing Richard’s sharp jawline. She was a breath away from kissing
him.
Realizing her offense, Allison straightened up and stepped back. “Sorry, Uncle Richard. I didn’t mean it. And… Thanks for not telling Jasper about my studying at New York University.”
“Afraid he’ll know?” Richard gazed at her, his eyes deep and calm. “Can you clean up this mess? Or you’ve decided not to return to the Sterling family?”
Allison bit her lip, not planning to share her true thoughts with Richard or mention cutting ties with the Sterlings.
She just said, “As the adopted daughter of the Sterling family, I’ve inherited all rights and wealth from Jasper. And I enjoyed it. After what happened recently, I’ve realized my past thoughts were wrong. Though Jasper promised I’d be his only Mrs. Sterling, I’m gonna give it up, even if it means I can’t return to the family.”
Richard remained silent, staring at her, his deep eyes unreadable.
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phone call.”
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Richard glanced at Allison’s hand, took the phone, and said, “Treat her wound.”
Jaxon noticed Allison’s red scratches and approached. “Please come with me.”
Allison was surprised.
She intended to refuse, but seeing Richard on the phone with his back turned, she silently followed Jaxon.
At the garden entrance, Allison glanced back, meeting Richard’s
eyes.
From afar, his intimidating look startled Allison. She skipped a heartbeat and quickly turned away, like a guilty thief
The waiter half–knelt to help Allison clean her wound in the club’s dining box.
The wound’s touch sent sharp pain through Allison, making her hand tremble uncontrollably.
It caused the waiter to be so nervous that she dropped the cotton swab on the ground. Her face turned pale. “Sorry. I’m so
sorry…”
She recognized the VIP who booked the venue. If she offended him, he could crush her like an ant.
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The waiter left the box tremblingly.
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Seeing the waiter leave, Allison decided to deal with it herself.
As she reached for the cotton swab, a black figure sat beside her
and took it.
Allison froze and her breathing slowed when she realized Richard was treating her wound.
For a moment, her mind was not so clear that she didn’t feel the pain as sharply.
The anti–inflammatory water was gently applied to the wound, while her hand remained tightly clasped in his cold palm.
Allison couldn’t help but feel confused.
Richard not only had someone treat her wound but now did it himself, which was surprising!
Perhaps it was because she was still a member of the Sterling family…
On the bus to the university, Allison raised her gauze–wrapped hand, showing five slender fingers.
Richard tended her wound, but she quickly stood
up,
thanked
him, and left, avoiding closeness with the Sterling family,
including Richard.
She knew Richard
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family’s adopted daughter.
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Not long after Allison arrived at the university, Jasper called
her.
Allison picked up. “What’s wrong?”
“Come to the hospital,” Jasper commanded coldly.
“To apologize to Chloe?”
“You fractured Chloe’s ankle. Shouldn’t you apologize?” Jasper grew angrier at her attitude.
“She often sprains her ankle. I think this fracture could help you find out what’s wrong and heal it. Yet you want me to apologize instead of thanking me?”
Jasper’s veins bulged. “One last time, come to the hospital now! Are you gonna go against me or what?”
Allison recalled Jasper’s repeating this during her rebellious youth.
Each time, she would obediently reply, “No, I only listen to you.”
But now, she ignored him and even hung up.
Hospital visits were impossible, and apologies were beyond
reach.
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Chloe, leaning on the hospital bed, noticed Jasper’s gloomy expression and said, “Jasper, the doctor said I’ll be better in a week. It’s fine. Don’t make Allie apologize. Whatever she does, I won’t blame her.”
Her understanding could soften even the toughest man.
Jasper sat on the bed, looked at Chloe’s swollen ankle, and said, “I’ve spoiled her too much. I’ll make her apologize to you.”
“But she hung up on you.”
Jasper’s face turned even darker at the thought.
Chloe held his hand gently. “Allie followed you to New York. She wants your attention but struggles to express it. How about this? Jasper, freeze her accounts, and she’ll return when she’s out of money.”
Jasper’s expression changed slightly.
He had managed Allison’s pocket money since childhood, increasing the amount as she grew.
After coming to age, her monthly pocket money exceeded 500 grand.
He would never stint her in money.
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Hearing this, Chloe smiled triumphantly.
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Growing up in the countryside, she only recognized the wealth gap after befriending Allison.
Each of Allison’s dresses cost tens of thousands of dollars, equal to Chloe’s family’s annual living expenses.
And Allison often gave Chloe her newly bought bag, saying that it was a style she didn’t like.
She never stopped giving Chloe her stuff, which was an insult to her, reminding Chloe of her family’s poverty!
Then, Chloe discovered Allison’s primary income source: Jasper, the Sterling family head.
Upon discovering Allison was the Sterlings‘ adopted daughter and Jasper’s future wife, Chloe resolved to win his affection
means.
any
And she did it!
Allison had no pocket money now.
Chloe would take all Allison’s possessions that she used to covet!
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.