Awakened Housewife Ignore Betrayer's Begs (Scarlett) novel Chapter 172

Chapter 172 A Chilled Encounter

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Vincent didn’t reply until the afternoon, his message brief and impersonal. “I’m on a business trip. I’ll contact you when I’m back.”

Reading the text, a wave of frustration washed over Scarlett. The whole situation felt unnecessarily drawn out.

If Vincent was truly willing, finalizing the divorce could be remarkably straightforward.

So was his reluctance the issue, or was he genuinely just that busy?

Given how deeply he cared for Sabrina, outright refusal didn’t seem to fit. It had to be his schedule.

Since Vincent was tied up, hounding him further felt pointless. She redirected her focus, burying herself in her textbooks.

After a full day with her nose in books at the library, her eyes felt gritty and strained.

That evening, her phone buzzed with a call from Nolan. “Scarlett, are you free to grab some dinner?”

Considering her empty evening, Scarlett agreed. “Sure, that sounds good.”

“I can pick you up,” Nolan offered. “Are you still at the library?”

Scarlett was already standing, packing her bag. “It’s alright, Nolan. I can meet you there.”

Nolan’s chuckle came through the line. “Okay then. I’ll text you the address.”

After receiving the location, Scarlett made a quick stop back at the Theron Manor to drop off her heavy study materials.

Nolan arrived at the reserved restaurant right at 6:30 p.m.

He knew tomorrow was Scarlett’s birthday. He also suspected she would likely be occupied with family celebrations then, so he had planned this dinner a day early to celebrate with her alone.

He was glancing over the menu when the hostess near the entrance cheerfully greeted new arrivals. “Welcome!”

Hearing the commotion, Nolan looked up instinctively, a soft, anticipatory smile already forming in his eyes, thinking it was Scarlett.

The smile, however, vanished almost as quickly as it appeared.

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The people walking in weren’t Scarlett, but Daniel and Sabrina.

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As they entered, Sabrina’s eyes scanned the room and landed on Nolan. She made a beeline for his table, offering a bright, familiar greeting. “Nolan! What a surprise.”

Nolan’s expression cooled, his reply curt. “Sabrina.”

Sabrina exchanged a quick, meaningful glance with Daniel, who stood slightly behind her.

After that silent communication, she gestured to the empty chairs at Nolan’s table. “Since we’ve all run into each other here, such a coincidence! Would you mind if we joined you?”

Nolan didn’t even look up from his menu, his refusal blunt and unequivocal. “Yes, I would mind.”

Sabrina’s polished smile stiffened on her face.

Daniel, meanwhile, looked like he was about to explode, his temper clearly fraying, but Sabrina shot him a subtle, warning look, shaking her head almost imperceptibly.

Recovering her composure, Sabrina tried again, her tone carefully respectful. “Nolan, we’re both Thomas’ protégés. I’ve always looked up to you in the field. I actually have a few complex case questions I’ve been struggling with. I’d be incredibly grateful if I could borrow a few moments of your expertise.”

Hearing this, Nolan closed his menu. He looked directly at Sabrina, a faint, cynical smile playing on his lips. “I really don’t think my qualifications are sufficient for you to be seeking my advice.”

His eyes held a superficial politeness that didn’t mask the distinct chill and mockery beneath.

Daniel had finally heard enough. “Nolan,” he snapped, his voice low and angry, “who the hell do

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Just then, the hostess’ cheerful greeting echoed again. “Welcome!”

Nolan’s gaze instinctively darted toward the entrance. This time, it was Scarlett walking in.

Following Nolan’s line of sight, Sabrina also spotted her.

Nolan completely ignored Daniel’s outburst. Seeing Scarlett had arrived, he stood up and leveled a cool gaze at Daniel. “Mr. Lennox, I have no need to put on airs. And I certainly have no obligation to offer explanations to someone with a compromised professional reputation.”

He didn’t name names, but the target of his comment was glaringly obvious to everyone present.

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Sabrina knew the barb was meant for her. She was taken aback by Nolan’s open hostility.

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They moved in the same medical circles; it was a small world. Sabrina had always admired Nolan, and he had certainly known of her.

At dinners hosted by their shared mentor, Thomas, they had even sat at the same table.

She vividly remembered Nolan once complimenting her, calling her a promising talent in surgery—not just intelligent and composed but also remarkably diligent.

Those words of praise still echoed in her memory, yet now, he looked at her with such palpable disdain.

Was this sudden contempt because of Scarlett?

But Scarlett was just a medical student, a junior resident. How could Nolan possibly develop such animosity towards her because of someone like that?

There had to be some misunderstanding. Scarlett must have poisoned his mind against her.

As these thoughts raced through her mind, Sabrina looked at Nolan, eager to explain herself, but she saw him already walking away from the table and heading straight for Scarlett.

“Scarlett,” Nolan said as he reached her side, his voice having shed all its earlier coldness, replaced now by a gentle warmth. “Let’s find somewhere else to eat.”

Scarlett looked up at him. She understood he was trying to shield her from an uncomfortable situation, and she felt a surge of gratitude. She offered him a small, appreciative smile. “Okay. Whatever you think is best.”

Nolan naturally took the light jacket she was carrying and held it for her to slip into. “It’s gotten chilly out. Don’t catch a cold.”

“Thank you,” Scarlett said softly, her smile lingering as they turned to leave together.

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