Awakened Housewife Ignore Betrayer's Begs (Scarlett) novel Chapter 98

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Xavier accepted the gift box, his eyes crinkling at the corners with genuine pleasure. “Excellent, you always know exactly what to choose, Scarlett. I truly appreciate this, I really do.”

Scarlett’s gaze drifted sideways, taking in the array of extravagant gifts displayed on the nearby table.

There were pieces of agate, strings of pearls, emerald ornaments, antique vases, and even what appeared to be original famous paintings…

Every conceivable luxury was represented, each item undoubtedly worth a small fortune.

Her own humble offering was by far the most modest present there-the kind that might normally cause someone embarrassment.

Though Xavier claimed to like it, Scarlett understood he was primarily expressing sympathy for her situation.

Vincent had remained seated on the sofa since arriving at the Stewart Manor, head bowed as he fiddled with his phone. It was impossible to tell whether he was handling work matters or exchanging messages with Sabrina.

Scarlett observed him discreetly. He showed no apparent interest in what she had prepared for his grandfather.

As for Lucy, she didn’t harbor the same active dislike toward Scarlett that Amanda did, but neither was she particularly warm. She maintained a polite, somewhat distant civility and nothing more.

Beyond greeting Scarlett when she first entered, Lucy hadn’t spoken another word to her.

Amanda had three children. Vincent was the eldest, while Lucy and Luke were twins, with Lucy being born first, thus claiming the position of older sister.

Both Lucy and Luke were only twenty-two, still completing their university studies. Lucy was pursuing medicine, while Luke was majoring in finance.

However, when it came to their academic approaches, Lucy demonstrated clear focus and dedication, whereas Luke seemed content to merely drift through his studies.

Despite being twins, their personalities couldn’t have been more different.

When Scarlett entered the kitchen, the household staff greeted her with respectful murmurs of “Mrs. Stewart”.

She acknowledged them with a nod before setting to work preparing cake for Xavier.

Midway through her cooking, Luke finally returned home.

The young man sported shockingly blond-dyed hair and several letters tattooed along his forearm-likely someone’s initials.

Luke bore no resemblance to Vincent’s composed demeanor. He radiated restless adolescent energy, like a youth who hadn’t quite matured, carrying a distinct air of rebellion.

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He strode into the living room and offered greetings to each family member in turn. “Grandpa, Dad, Mom, Vincent, Lucy.”

After completing his perfunctory greetings, his eyes scanned the room. Not spotting Scarlett, he collapsed onto the sofa beside Vincent, throwing his legs up onto the coffee table and leaning his head back against the cushions with an audible sigh.

Luke looked particularly pleased with himself. “Excellent, Scarlett’s cooking again. I’m definitely in for a treat tonight.”

Lucy delivered a sharp kick to his shin. “Get your feet off the furniture. And stop acting so entitled-Scarlett isn’t the family housemaid.”

As the youngest member of the Stewart family, Luke was undoubtedly the most indulged, which had cultivated a certain brattish quality in his behavior.

This also meant he generally did whatever he pleased.

Within the Stewart family, aside from Vincent himself, Luke feared no one.

So when Lucy kicked him, he barely flinched, not even bothering to open his eyes to look at her.

Xavier observed Luke’s behavior and tapped his cane sharply against the floor. “Luke, go assist with bringing the dishes out from the kitchen.”

Luke protested immediately, “Grandpa, I’m not a servant. Let Scarlett handle it.”

Xavier’s voice hardened. “She is not a servant either.”

Seeing Xavier’s rising anger, Luke reluctantly straightened his posture.

He wasn’t exactly afraid of Xavier, but Xavier was a family elder deserving of basic respect.

Still, he couldn’t resist muttering under his breath, “It’s not like she hasn’t done it all before anyway.”

Xavier’s hearing wasn’t what it used to be, so he missed Luke’s quiet remark, merely continuing to glare at Luke with evident displeasure.

Vincent overheard Luke’s disrespectful comment about Scarlett but showed no visible reaction.

To be perfectly honest, Luke wasn’t entirely wrong-Scarlett had performed these tasks countless times before.

With the evening growing late, Richard finally called everyone to the dining table.

Scarlett still hadn’t emerged from the kitchen, but Xavier acquiesced to Richard’s suggestion.

If they delayed any further, dinner would stretch unreasonably late.

Everyone took their seats, yet Scarlett remained conspicuously absent from the kitchen.

Xavier began to grow concerned, turning to Vincent with instruction. “Go check on Scarlett in the kitchen. Tell her to stop fussing over perfection and come join everyone for the meal.”

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Vincent responded coolly, “Grandpa, she’ll emerge when the cake is finished. There’s no need for us to wait for her.”

Xavier’s expression darkened considerably. “If you refuse to go, then I will do so myself.”

He began the laborious process of pushing himself up from his chair.

Worried about Xavier’s mobility, Vincent quickly rose to his feet. “Grandpa, I’ll go.”

Xavier offered no argument, merely nodding his consent..

When Vincent walked in, Scarlett had the cake done and was already decorating it.

Hearing footsteps behind her, she turned and spotted Vincent. “The cake is almost done,” she informed him.

Vincent’s expression remained cold, his tone distinctly unfriendly. “Stop obsessing over details. Grandpa is waiting for you to join everyone at the table.”

He felt distinct annoyance toward Scarlett. He had provided her ample advance notice about Xavier’s

birthday and specifically mentioned that Xavier wanted her to cook.

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