Awakened Housewife Ignore Betrayer's Begs (Scarlett) novel Chapter 108

Chapter 108 Truth in the Shadows

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His features were sharply defined, with striking bone structure and profound, enigmatic eyes that seemed to conceal untold depths. He looked down at her, his brow slightly furrowed-likely questioning her presence here.

She suspected he might even think she was following him, given her past behavior.

Daniel, standing nearby, radiated visible anger. He clearly had more to say, but at that moment, Claire approached.

“Elias, Scarlett, so this is where you’ve been.”

Claire naturally positioned herself beside Elias, linking her arm through his. Simultaneously, she detected the tension radiating from him. When she turned to observe Scarlett, she also noticed Vincent’s presence.

Though unaware of the specific details, Claire immediately understood that Scarlett and Elias must have clashed again.

However, with Vincent involved, the situation became more complicated, so she refrained from questioning. Instead, she quietly suggested to Elias, “Let’s go.”

Elias, feeling guilty and worried Scarlett might reveal something to Claire, readily agreed. “Okay.”

After they departed together, Scarlett considered leaving the dining area as well. But the moment she took a step, Daniel sneered contemptuously, “Scarlett, you’re even more promiscuous than Damian ever was, aren’t you?”

Scarlett halted and turned back, her expression amused. “What exactly are you implying?”

Daniel didn’t mince words. “You’re nothing but trash.”

His insult didn’t faze Scarlett. More curious about Vincent’s reaction, she glanced toward him. But Vincent behaved as though he hadn’t heard Daniel at all, his attention completely absorbed by his phone as his fingers flew across the screen.

She didn’t need to speculate-she knew he was messaging Sabrina.

Daniel’s insults clearly held no significance for him. In his worldview, any of his friends possessed the right to disrespect her.

The treatment differed entirely for Sabrina, whom all his friends addressed respectfully.

Contemplating this double standard, Scarlett felt bitter amusement rising. Yet facing their collective disdain and insults, she understood she alone could mount her defense.

She lifted her chin and met Daniel’s gaze, mirroring his mocking tone. “You call me trash, but does that description not fit you equally well?”

Daniel deliberately drawled his response. “The situations are entirely different. I don’t entertain multiple romantic interests simultaneously.”

Scarlett shrugged, a cool smile playing on her lips. “That sounds remarkably like the pot calling the kettle,

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black.”

Finished

Having delivered this retort, she cast Daniel one final disdainful look before glancing at Vincent–still engrossed in his texting. A sharp pang struck her heart. A bitter laugh escaped her before she turned and walked away.

As she exited the dining area, she heard someone calling her name. “Scarlett!”

Turning, she found Claire standing beneath a nearby tree.

“Aren’t you heading home yet?”

Claire replied, “I was waiting for you.”

Scarlett approached, her expression neutral. “If you have something to say, please say it directly.”

Claire sensed Scarlett’s emotional distance but pressed on regardless. “I just spoke with Elias. He mentioned you saw him exchanging numbers with another woman. But Scarlett, it was merely adding a contact-it doesn’t imply he’ll actually pursue anything. You attempted to strike him in public. He’s a man with considerable pride, you must understand…”

Scarlett immediately grasped Claire’s implication and countered sharply, “So you’re suggesting I was at fault?”

Claire quickly clarified, “Scarlett, that’s not what I meant. I understand you’re protecting me, but he’s my future husband and you’re my closest friend. I cannot bear this continued misunderstanding between you.”

Misunderstanding?

Hearing that word ignited fresh irritation within Scarlett. She didn’t temper her response. “If he genuinely intended to marry you, he wouldn’t keep you waiting indefinitely. You understand better than anyone exactly how many years you’ve invested in this relationship.”

Claire lowered her head, her voice dropping to a fragile whisper. “Scarlett, he will marry me eventually.”

Scarlett felt weary of the circular conversation. “How are you planning to get home?”

“I’ll just hail a taxi.”

“Where’s Elias? Shouldn’t he be accompanying you?”

Claire hesitated before responding, “I told him to go on ahead without me.”

The unspoken reason hung between them-Claire had orchestrated this separation to prevent another confrontation between Scarlett and Elias.

Scarlett didn’t press for further explanation. “Let me drive you home,” she offered simply.

During the car ride, Claire kept weaving through their shared memories, her voice soft with nostalgia. Scarlett felt her eyes growing moist, the familiar ache returning to her chest. While she understood the depth of Claire’s feelings, her own judgment of Elias remained unchanged-no amount of sentimental recollection could alter what she knew to be true about his character.

When they reached Claire’s apartment complex, Scarlett waited until her friend had safely disappeared

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through the glass doors before preparing to drive away.

Just as she was about to shift gears, a sudden tapping sound on her window made her jump.

Turning, she was genuinely surprised to find Nolan standing beside her car.

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She quickly lowered the window, confusion evident in her voice. “Nolan? What are you doing in this neighborhood?”

Nolan stood casually dressed, leaning down to peer into the vehicle. The evening shadows partially obscured his features, yet somehow this half-light accentuated his handsome profile, making him appear even more striking than usual.