Scarlett was surprised to hear that.
Instantly, a funny question danced in her mind.
Did her father and that damn woman report her to the police because she ditched that perverted? Or because she didn't come home!?
The thought amused her. Well, whatever they thought about her, she didn't care anymore.
"You don't need to be afraid of that couple, Aunty Lana. They can't hurt me. Trust me, I'll be fine." Scarlett held Aunt Lana's hand gently, trying to calm her down.
Since returning from the US, Scarlett always felt sorry to see Aunt Lana — this woman was still 45 years old, but her face looked like it was in her 50s, and some of her hair had turned gray — life in this house was hell for her. However, Aunt Lana ends up living here only because she doesn't want to leave her.
Aunty Lana is Scarlett's maid, who has cared for her since birth and is the only person still by her side. While all the workers in this house were those damn women's followers — she never trusted them.
"Are you sure, young miss?" Aunt Lana is still worried about Scarlett.
"Hmm… trust me. And Auntie, I need your help. Please pack up my personal belongings upstairs. Just pack the necessary clothes and all the important items and documents in my study room. Do it now and hurry up."
Scarlett's words suddenly made Aunt Lana gasp in surprise.
Young Miss, wish to leave this house? Was it because the man in the black suit behind her asked her to move? Who is he?
Aunt Lana was afraid that the man would influence Scarlett badly. She grabbed Scarlett's hand and dragged her away from the man, threateningly glaring at him as if asking him not to follow them.
She stopped after a safe distance between them.
"Young Miss, I know you don't like living in this house anymore because your father's attitude towards you is terrible. But please, never step out of this house because you are influenced by someone else. What else is someone you just met..." whispered Aunt Lana — afraid the man could hear what she said.
Scarlett was stunned. How did Aunt Lana know about her contract marriage to Xander?
"That man, did he influence you to move out? Is he your boyfriend? Miss, you are still young… you can't move into his house before you get married." Aunt Lana squeezed Scarlett's hand gently, convincing her to think straight before deciding.
Scarlett was dumbfounded hearing Aunt Lana's ridiculous conclusion.
'Logan isn't my boyfriend. He's my future husband's assistant, okay!'
Just before she wanted to say something to clear up this misunderstanding, she saw Aunt Lana's eyes widen in surprise. "W-What is it!?" Scarlett was scared, looking at how shocked Aunty Lana was.
"My goodness, young Miss, can you not wear these contact lenses? Your real eye color is so much prettier than this brown color—"
Aunt Lana still doesn't understand why her young Miss changed her appearance since returning from the US. She now wears brown contact lenses even though her eyes are emerald. And her incomparable beauty was drowned out by her ugly wig.
Scarlett, "..."
Why is Aunty Lana suddenly talking about her eye color? Hadn't they been talking about Logan!?
Scarlett felt like laughing. But seeing how terrible Aunt Lana was now, she held back and felt sorry for her.
Aunt Lana, who came to her senses, quickly put her other thoughts aside. She should be able to stop the young Miss from leaving this house.
"Miss, Please don't ever leave this house. It would be best if you didn't do it because this is the house left by your mother. If you leave this house, that woman will completely take over this house, and she might as well take your mother's company."
"Auntie, can you trust me this time?" Scarlett knew that now Aunt Lana was only worried about her. "You should remember, I'm not a child anymore. I'm an adult now and know what to do."
Hearing Scarlett's words, Aunt Lana immediately realizes the girl she takes care of is no longer a teenager with unstable emotions. She has grown into a mature woman and is much calmer.
"A-Alright—"
Scarlett was relieved to see Aunt Lana understood what she was saying—no more worry from the look in her eyes.
"Aunty, I will never let that woman take this house and control the company my mother owns. I have a plan, but I won't do it now. I'll do that later."
"Miss…" Aunt Lana's tearful eyes looked at Scarlett proudly. Finally, young Miss Scarlett will do something to that evil woman.
"Auntie, even if I leave this house, I will not leave you." Scarlett squeezed Aunt Lana's hand gently before continuing her sentence. "I will take you to live with me in the Capital. But you must leave this house properly without arousing any suspicion from that woman. If you have left this house... you call me, and I will send someone to pick you up."
"Y-You are moving to the capital?" Aunt Lana was shocked to hear about Scarlett's plan.
Scarlett wasn't planning on inviting Aunt Lana to stay at Xander's house, but she would get her to live in her penthouse at her office building. She had prepared her home long before agreeing to make a marriage contract with Xander.
"Yes, I have a house in Capital, and I'm also starting work in a few weeks, so I need your help to take care of me..."
"That's good. I'll follow wherever you go, young Miss!" Her teary eyes blinked a few times, too happy to hear she could finally leave this house and live with Miss Scarlett.
"Okay, now do as I told you. I don't have much time to stay in this place. I'll talk to the two of them first, and then I'll leave…"
Aunt Lana nodded. She immediately left Scarlett, walking towards the back door with tears in her eyes because she was too happy.
"Auntie! Stop crying…" Scarlett chuckled, seeing Aunt Lana's back disappear from her sight.
Scarlett stood there, trying to adjust her emotions. After a few minutes, she entered the house. Logan followed closely behind.
When she entered the living room, she saw her father and stepmother looking dreaded about something — they didn't notice her presence.
Scarlett took the opportunity to hear about their shameless plan.
"I've told you many times not to spoil your daughter. But, you never hear!!" Lauren Piers could only swallow her own anger.
Yesterday, she felt humiliated facing Mr. Frans after he found out Scarlett was running away. She had to calm down Mr. Frans, who was upset and felt cheated.
She had to lower her pride to convince that older man to give them one chance — they would bring the ungrateful girl to him. Luckily, Mr. Frans agreed and gave them some time.
But the thing is… where is that girl now? She hasn't been back since last night.
They were already searching almost everywhere on the island but couldn't find any trace of her. Meanwhile, their time is getting shorter. Mr. Frans will terminate all their co-operated contracts and cancel financial support to the company if they cannot hand over that stupid girl to him.
"Jonathan, you know how angry Mr. Frank was yesterday, right!? I have to lower my dignity to beg him for a day to fix the mess your daughter made!" Lauren took a deep breath before continuing her babble, "We're running out of time now. It would help if you did something to find her. I can't imagine what would happen to our company if that damn girl didn't come back today!"
Jonathan Piers heard his wife in silence. His face looked calm, but inside, he was furious. It's been hard to talk to Scarlett ever since she returned from the USA for some unknown reason — she was stubborn as a rock.
Much different from the daughter he knew before living abroad.
It had crossed Jonathan's mind if his daughter was negatively affected by her friends while living there. So she became what she is now, always disagreeing with his suggestion.
When he asked her to start working at the company, she refused. And, when he wanted to marry her to an established man, she refused. And now, she was running away, disappearing without a trace.
'Scarlett, what do you want, huh!?' He wonders.
Jonathan had been patient with her manners and attitude but couldn't stay still this time. He had to teach her a lesson because he had no choice. He needs her to help to solve the company's problems. The company is on the verge of bankruptcy, and several assets mortgaged to the bank are due soon.
All these problems annoyed him and gave him a headache.
"How are you going to settle this matter with Mr. Frans? The older man is now blaming us for this embarrassing incident. Mr. Frans said he would ensure we won't be able to continue business on this island anymore if we don't solve the problem today." There was fear in Lauren's tone.
Jonathan felt his head even more hurt.
He knew that Mr. Frans was an influential figure on the island. Still, as someone who had also been in the tourism industry for a long time, Jonathan doubted that men could quickly eliminate them from this island.
"Lauren! Don't believe what the older man says. He has no capacity nor competency to do that." Jonathan paused momentarily, looking at his wife with a questioning look, "As long as... you haven't signed the agreement with him. We will be fine—"
Immediately, Lauren's face went pale. She already signed the document and received the money. In fact, Mr. Frans also signed the marriage certificate. What was lacking was only Scarlett's signature and also her ID card.
"I, I did—" Lauren's voice was soft but sounded like thunder in Jonathan Piers' ears.
"What the hell, Lauren!! Why did you sign it? How can you sign before confirming with me?" Jonathan couldn't believe what he had heard.
"Jonathan, I'm sorry. I have no other choice. At that time, Mr. Frans proposed to sign the agreement after I asked him to sign the marriage registration form—" Lauren said.
"Y-You!! Oh my god… Did you even prepare a marriage register beforehand? What a stupid move. How can you do it without thinking? I told you to arrange the first meeting between them. Why are you acting so fast?" Jonathan's head hurt even more.
He massaged his forehead harder.
"That's why we have to find Scarlett. The only way to solve this mess is to find her and ask her to sign the marriage registration form. If Scarlett signs it, then everything will be fine. Our company will run smoothly, and our loan in the bank will be resolved."
Jonathan could only take a deep breath. He wanted to find her too, but now where to find her!? The girl seemed to be hiding somewhere. Or, perhaps, she's now fleeing to the US.
Jonathan's body suddenly stiffened, realizing the possibility; his daughter fled there.
"Go tell someone to find Scarlett's passport. Don't let her go back to the US. We'll be in trouble if she runs there—" Jonathan panicked. So did Lauren.
Simultaneously, they stood up from the sofa. But just before they wanted to go to the second floor, they heard loud applause echo through the room, making both of them stop and turn to look toward the door.
They were both surprised to see the figure they were looking for. The source of their headache was standing right before them, smiling.
"Why is she smiling? Did she hear everything!?" Jonathan quietly asked Lauren.
"Yes, my dear father, I heard every word you say." Scarlett slowly walked towards them.
She gestured for them to sit down again before she settled on the single sofa. She crossed her legs before continuing, "Father, Mother, you two are very talented at being scriptwriters for family dramas. I suggest you change careers from business to entertainment!"
"S-Scarlett—" Jonathan was at a loss for words.
"You are such an ungrateful, spoiled little girl! How dare you humiliate your parents against Mr. Frans? After he agreed to marry you, you ran away from him. How did you do that?" Lauren glared at Scarlett, feeling like she wanted to slap the hell out of her. "Who helped you escape from there!?"
'Damn it! This woman is so shameless… how could she blame me!?' Scarlett couldn't help but curse Lauren inwardly.
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