NovelOnlineScarlett spoke calmly, but the three women shivered with fear as they heard Scarlett mention the police.
The three people said those things just because they were jealous that Scarlett took over Tenton. They had no evidence. Scarlett could sue them for slander.
Moreover, if they annoyed Scarlett, Alexander and Stephen would make their families bankrupt in an instant.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBecause the market had been depressed these two years, the three women had less pocket money than before.
If anything happened to their family businesses, they would be screwed.
"Ms. Reed, please forgive us. We were just talking nonsense! We didn't mean it!" "We were just chatting. Please don't be angry with us, Ms. Reed. I'm sorry!" Seeing Scarlett, the woman, who dared to quarrel with Libby just now, was afraid. " Ms. Reed, I'm so stupid. | often speak without thinking. | just said that casually. | bear you no ill will. Sorry, please don't take it to heart." The three people were frightened. At that time, the most powerful person in Juanton City was Scarlett.
Scarlett was wealthy and had support from the Smith family, the James family, the Thomas family, and the Tank family. No one could afford to offend her.
The three women were gossipy and didn't expect to meet Scarlett here. They were all scared.
Scarlett ran her eyes over them, not bothering to teach them a lesson. She just smilingly said, "Gossiping is not a good habit. You'd better think carefully before speaking next time." "Ms. Reed, you're right. We will correct our mistakes!" Scarlett smiled, ignored them, and looked at Libby. "Thank you." The three women hurriedly ran away as they found that Scarlett didn't pay attention to them.
Libby glanced at them and then looked at Scarlett. "I didn't do anything." Scarlett curved her lips. "I still have something to do. | have to go back to my company. Let's have a meal together when you're free." It was Scarlett's first tinviting Libby since they knew each other.
Libby did a double-take and hastily nodded. "Okay. Just go back. My friend is waiting for me. Let's chat next time." Libby used to say such words of courtesy to others, but she was sincere at that time.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmLibby had becmature and saw things differently from before. Libby was willing to make friends with Scarlett.
Scarlett nodded. "See you." "See... see you." Libby stared at Scarlett's back, feeling as if she were dreaming.
Libby wondered, 'Why did | feel that Scarlett was difficult to get along with?" While she was in a trance, the phone in her bag rang. Libby was stunned and then remembered that it had been almost 10 minutes since she cup to get her bag. Darrell was waiting downstairs. He might be anxious.
Libby ran towards the elevator while answering the phone, "I'm coming down now." Darrell told her that the car was parked at the entrance of the hotel. Libby said okay and hung up the phone.
"What's wrong?" Seeing Libby walk out, Darrell pulled open the car door for her.
Libby bent down and got into the car. It was drizzling outside and cool, while the air inside the car was warm.
She inclined her head, looking at Darrell. Her face was filled with joy. "I heard speople say bad things about Scarlett when | cout of the room." Darrell glanced at Libby. "You don't hate Scarlett now, do you?" "No. | couldn't bear to hear that. 1 went over and talked to them. I didn't know that Scarlett was listening behind them. Darrell, you don't know what those three women looked like when they saw Scarlett. Their faces turned pale. | should have recorded it with my phone." Darrell laughed. "Are you so happy just because of this?" Libby stared at him, suddenly feeling a little embarrassed. "No. Scarlett thankedand invitedto have a meal with her.
"You know what? She had never said something like that tobefore! Scarlett never seems to say these polite words!” Darrell understood and nodded. "So it seems that you don't hate Ms. Reed."
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