Awakened Housewife Ignore Betrayer's Begs (Scarlett) novel Chapter 246

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She saw her–a female driver, quite attractive though not stunningly beautiful. Kylie had initially thought Damian’s red–rimmed eyes were from being struck by the troublemaker.

But that night, there had been a tissue box near her leg, and Damian had taken one to carefully wipe his eyes.

Now, seeing Scarlett’s face clearly, Kylie belatedly realized that perhaps Damian hadn’t been physically hurt that night. Maybe he had genuinely been crying.

Having known Damian for years, Kylie had never seen him get emotional over anyone. But if her intuition was correct, then this woman was the first–which spoke volumes about her significance in Damian’s heart.

The thought sent a sharp pang through Kylie’s chest. Though Damian had a certain reputation, having grown up alongside him, she believed he wasn’t truly promiscuous.

She, Kylie, was the only female friend who had remained consistently by his side all these years, their relationship never crossing beyond friendship.

Because of this special position, Kylie had quietly hoped that one day she might truly stand beside Damian as more than a friend. But now, there was another woman occupying that space.

After pulling Scarlett back, Damian stretched his long leg out, effectively blocking her path to prevent another

escape. At the same time, he asked discontentedly, “What? Am I going to bite? Running so far away!”

Scarlett didn’t answer his question. Instead, she turned her attention to Kylie. Ever since being pulled back, she had felt Kylie’s gaze fixed intently on her.

So, she took the initiative to greet her. “Hello.”

Kylie paused briefly before replying, “Hello, I’m Kylie.” Though she wore a smile, it didn’t reach. her eyes–the expression seemed somewhat strained.

Scarlett curved her lips slightly. “Scarlett.”

Kylie continued studying her, her gaze unmistakably unfriendly, filled with scrutiny and

assessment.

Damian’s arm rested casually along the back of Scarlett’s chair, his leg still blocking her front. He turned to Kylie.

Before he could speak, she asked first, “Damian, shall we go toast my dad together?”

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Damian didn’t hesitate, refusing politely but firmly, “No, I’ll go toast Mr. Warren separately with my darling later.”

Kylie was visibly disappointed but maintained her composure. “Oh.”

Damian had always understood Kylie’s feelings and had explicitly rejected her before.

But seeing her like this, he felt compelled to remind her again. “Kylie, at the company, you’re my executive assistant. But outside work, you are the Warren heiress. In unnecessary situations, you should maintain appropriate distance from me. Otherwise, my darling might easily misunderstand our relationship.”

Kylie, as the Warren heiress, didn’t need to work. But for Damian, she had willingly taken the position as his assistant–a role she had faithfully filled for years:

Last time, when Damian brought Kylie to an event and someone inquired about her identity, he had deliberately described her as the woman closest to him in his daily life.

Though the statement carried suggestive undertones, it was technically true—as his assistant, close professional contact was unavoidable.

Damian’s blunt words sounded harsh even to Scarlett, let alone to Kylie, who had been accustomed to privilege since childhood.

Hearing this, Kylie’s eyes instantly reddened. Tears of humiliation welled up as she snapped at Damian, “Damian, you’re such a jerk!”

With that, Kylie hurried away.

Damian didn’t chase after her. Instead, he turned Scarlett’s chair to face him, compelling her to meet his gaze. His tone was stern and serious. “Why were you avoiding me earlier?”

Scarlett looked at his handsome features. Instead of answering directly, she remarked, “Speaking to her like that must have been very hurtful for Ms. Warren.”

Damian responded firmly, “If I have feelings for someone, I should make that clear to others.”

Scarlett paused, then lowered her head. “Damian, I’m a married woman. I don’t understand why you…”

Damian didn’t let her finish. He popped a grape into her mouth. “Let’s not talk about that right

now.”

Scarlett ate the grape, her emotions in quiet turmoil.

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Soon, an announcement invited guests to proceed to the main hall for the formal dinner.

Ethan had arranged specific seating. Those with stronger backgrounds or higher status were assigned to designated tables.

Consequently, Vincent, Damian, and several others were all seated together.

The table accommodated ten people. Their group included Vincent, Damian, Daniel, Sabrina, Harris, Caleb, Felix, Zachary… One seat remained vacant, so Ethan hadn’t assigned anyone else to it.

The table was lavishly set with an extensive variety of dishes.

Nine people sat around the table, representing two distinct social factions.

No one initiated conversation; everyone ate quietly.

Sabrina sat between Vincent and Caleb. Both men attended to her, serving her food, so she barely needed to lift a finger herself.

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