The Queen They Let Go (Alice and Eric) novel Chapter 403

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Chapter 403 Clash in Public

How rude! Absolutely no manners at all.

Maria had looked into Emma’s background. She came from a small hill town.

That was the same town where Alice had once been trafficked.

So it was really true.

Bad places breed bad people.

Alice had come from there.

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And Emma was even worse.

Just moments ago, she had been thinking about getting closer to Emma, letting her join her experiment.

Now that thought was gone.

She disliked Emma from the bottom of her heart.

And once that happened, there was no chance of working together.

‘I never thought your mentor would raise a student like you. I feel sorry for your teacher.”

She knew plenty of professors in academic circles.

No matter who Emma’s advisor was, she could make sure Emma never graduated.

Did Emma think she had studied under someone as famous as Alva?

So arrogant. People like Emma would fall sooner or later.

Alva had always been kind and respectful to younger scholars.

Back then, she had struggled with a difficult algorithm and emailed Alva for help.

She hadn’t expected a reply at all. She thought that email would go unanswered.

But Alva replied quickly. Not only that, Alva explained the entire process step by step

She had truly admired Alva.

Once Alva solved that problem, her research advanced significantly That breakthrough Later brought investment from the Sarratts

Even though it was only a side branch of the family, it still became a turning point that shaped her future

Emma herself could take insults. If someone cursed at her, she might not even care.

But the moment anyone attacked Alice, that was different. She was brutal

When she heard Emma insult Alice, she reacted without thinking. Her hand moved on its own

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Chapter 403 Clash in Public

Smack! The sharp sound of a slap exploded between them. Both women froze.

Emma hadn’t expected herself to actually hit someone.

Maria was even more shocked that she had been hit at all.

She was a successful scientist. Wherever she went, people surrounded her with respect.

No one dared to touch her.

No one even spoke sarcastically to her.

People only ever looked up to her.

And now she had been slapped by a vulgar woman.

Boom!

t felt like something in her head snapped.

All reason vanished.

the raised her hand and struck back.

lut the sound she expected never came.

nstead, sharp pain shot through her wrist.

he froze.

taria looked up.

lice was standing before her.

he grabbed Maria’s wrist, blocking the blow.

What are you doing? Hitting people? Do you even know where you are?”

hree questions in a row finally snapped Maria back to reality

Alice, how dare you stop me? Do you know who you’re dealing with-

Stop”

lice didn’t want to hear another useless word

Apologize to Emma If you do, we’re done here

Maria laughed like she’d heard a joke.

What did you just say? You want me to apologize?

And don’t forget, you came from me. Who do you think you are, giving me orders?”

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Emma stood there like she’d been struck by lightning.

Not long ago, everyone said that once Alice’s parents returned, they would surely treat her better.

After all, she was their biological daughter.

But instead of care, Alice only got trouble.

Maria clearly looked down on her. Alice could feel it. That was why she had preferred not to meet them at all.

Blood ties were the hardest to cut.

She didn’t want more problems.

“So tell me,” Alice said calmly, “why was I switched at birth?

“With your status, why would someone risk sending you away after giving birth but refuse to spare your child?

‘Cause and effect go full circle. Your child suffered in your place. That settles the debt.

‘Stop using the family card to trap me.

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