Richard’s cut the room like a his piercing eyes fixated Scarlett as if she disobedient prey. “Do you really want me to expose your game? You knew Grandpa was back still tried to use this tactic pressure ‘s back?” surprise was genuine. She had been trying to the divorce before Nicholas‘ return to him stress, now it seemed he was already here. Richard’s lips curled into a disdainful smirk. “Let me guess. Your uncle has another project, and you’re trying to for cash with this stunt?” The insult stung, Scarlett’s patience snapped. She decided to drop pretense. “You have quite the imagination. There’s left to discuss except divorce. When you’re ready, let me know we’ll handle at Courthouse. that, she turned on her heel and walked out. Chapter 4 Insulted She didn’t pause as she passed Richard, leaving villa without second glance. who the were stunned. the first time they’d seen Scarlett and Richard clash so openly, and their surprise palpable. As Richard’s swept over them, of servants dared to utter a word. They averted eyes scurried anxious to avoid drawing his ire. Richard’s face darkened as he her leave. clenched, knuckles white, as to control anger. After a moment, out elegant from his pocket and threw it the trash can. Daniel, observing from the sighed silently. The box contained a pink diamond necklace had once It seemed Richard would never get the chance to give it to her. the other side, Scarlett waited for call, after three or four days with word from Samuel’s call came She hesitated a moment before answering. “Uncle Samuel, what’s up?” Chapter 4 Be Insulted Since her parents had passed, Samuel and wife Brittany been her guardians. tone softened as spoke to only family she had left. “Scarlett, it’s been too long. How coming over for dinner tonight?” Samuel’s was warm and inviting. bought all goodies you, you might be eating well. She’s on a business trip, us. “Alright. Scarlett had no reason to turn down Samuel’s invitation. In the she changed into new and, with gift tow, knocked on the family’s door. As soon as she walked in, her smile stiffened the sight of a face the living room. She stared at Richard, trying to keep her voice despite the surprise. “Uncle Samuel, didn’t you it would be us?” Samuel at Richard and replied a grin, “Mr. is husband, not some outsider. Be Insulted “But…” protest was cut off as Samuel eagerly ushered Richard seat. bit lip, had set this because heard about her plan to Richard. Given how Clarke family’s business had thrived thanks to Hawkins backing, it sense didn’t them to split. But insisting on the of Richard’s wife for sake of business a solution. Samuel didn’t seem to get that forcing things rarely well. And with business at stake, even if had been one at fault, Samuel was over backward to please him. Hawkins, you’ve married to Scarlett for some time. If she’s done anything wrong, please be understanding. If she’s upset you, I on her behalf. Samuel’s words felt daggers to Scarlett. Richard, the other hand, silent, gaze on Scarlett he expected her to grovel. “I’m not feeling well. I need to go,” Scarlett desperate to Chapter 4 Insulted Ignoring Samuel’s to stay, she turned to walk out. soon as she reached the door, a firm hand her arm. Richard had followed her, pulling her back. He stared her with a cold, as if she were some trapped After he smirked, with his lett, do know what your uncle told Write comment