Awakened Housewife Ignore Betrayer's Begs (Scarlett) novel Chapter 475

Chapter 475 A Crowd at Dinner

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Nolan understood Scarlett’s intention, but he didn’t move to sit beside Melinda. Instead, he pulled a chair over from a nearby empty table and placed it directly on the short end near the aisle.

Moreover, when he sat, his chair was subtly angled toward Scarlett.

Melinda, of course, grasped Scarlett’s hint. But seeing Nolan still position himself close to Scarlett, she couldn’t help a wry smile.

Then Melinda spoke bluntly to Scarlett, “Don’t you see what Nolan’s doing?”

Hearing this, Scarlett felt a flutter of unease. She frowned lightly. “Melinda, don’t say things like that.”

But before Melinda could continue, Nolan’s gaze settled on Scarlett. His eyes were open and direct. “Scarlett, Ms. Olsen isn’t saying anything untrue.”

To any other female colleague or junior from his alma mater, Nolan would usually address them as “colleague” or, if closer, use their last name.

But with Scarlett, he never used those terms. He always called her by her first name.

Perhaps Scarlett had never noticed that detail.

But in Nolan’s mind, the line was clearly drawn.

His words made Scarlett freeze.

The atmosphere tightened instantly.

After a brief silence, Scarlett finally managed a smile at Nolan and Melinda. “Let’s eat. The food looks wonderful. Really delicious.”

She chose to sidestep Nolan’s meaning to avoid making the situation more awkward.

Naturally, Nolan didn’t press further. He began attentively placing food into Scarlett’s plate.

As for Melinda on the other side, he simply turned and said, “Ms. Olsen, the dishes here are excellent. Please help yourself.”

As an observer, Melinda understood the situation completely.

Nolan was interested in Scarlett.

Over the years, Melinda had indeed admired Nolan. Bu he was so outstanding and never lacked women around him. The fact that he’d remained single all this me likely meant either he had certain preferences, or there was someone specific in his heart.

Melinda had never known who that person was. But tonight, seeing his attentiveness and care toward Scarlett, she suddenly understood.

Though Melinda felt a pang of regret, she also respected Nolan’s quiet constancy,

Meanwhile, Nolan kept adding more food to Scarlett’s plate.

Seeing this, Scarlett quickly thanked him politely. “Thank you.”

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Nolan’s gaze was gentle, almost tender. “No need to be so formal with me.”

Scarlett smiled and said nothing more.

Melinda sat across from them, serving herself throughout the meal.

To ease the tension, Scarlett kept finding topics to chat about with Melinda.

Fortunately, Melinda wasn’t a jealous person. Learning of Nolan’s feelings for Scarlett, she held no

resentment.

The meal proceeded quite harmoniously.

But halfway through, just as Scarlett looked up at Melinda opposite her, her peripheral vision caught Damian entering through the main door.

It seemed to be drizzling outside. As he pushed aside the entrance curtain, a faint mist clung to his shoulders.

After scanning the room, Damian’s eyes landed unerringly on Scarlett.

The moment their gazes met, Scarlett quickly looked away.

Damian, however, walked slowly over. Standing beside Nolan, he looked down at Scarlett. “Having dinner with friends, sweetheart?”

Scarlett didn’t look up, nor did she want to answer.

Seeing her silence, Damian’s lips curled into that familiar, roguish smile. He turned to Nolan. “You wouldn’t mind one more joining, would you, Mr. Huntley?”

Uncharacteristically, Nolan lacked his usual gentlemanly courtesy and refused outright. “Yes, I would mind.”

The answer didn’t surprise Damian.

He wasn’t angry. Instead, he chuckled. “Why so stingy? I’ll pay my own way.”

Hearing that, Nolan replied promptly, “That won’t be necessary. I have it covered.”

The restaurant wasn’t cheap, but Nolan’s means were certainly sufficient to treat Scarlett and Melinda.

Seeing Nolan’s response, Damian didn’t argue further. He simply said, “Well then, I’ll go ahead and order. I don’t believe in holding back, you know.”

With that, he reached for the menu to add dishes.

But just as Damian picked it up, Scarlett finally looked up. “This is a dinner for old classmates,” she said.

Her meaning was clear–she was asking him to leave,

Damian understood perfectly but pretended otherwise, I know. I’m just here for the food.”