He Lost Me to His Best Friend novel Chapter 228

When he reappeared, his voice was heavy and thick with emotion.

"Soon, Mom. As soon as I wrap up this major project, I'm flying back to see you both."

Scarlett's eyes were already red. She covered her face, fighting desperately to hold back the flood of tears, forcing herself to stabilize.

She looked at the screen, her eyes shining, and flashed a forced, bright grin.

"Well, hurry up then! Mom and I can't wait to see you. And thank you for the car, and for sending me two amazing helpers."

"I've been on a roll lately, did you hear?"

His face didn't appear on the screen, but his fond voice came through clearly.

"I heard. Great job."

"You and Mom have had it hard all these years. From now on, I've got your backs. No one will ever dare bully you again."

Scarlett nodded forcefully, the tears finally spilling over.

Beside her, Jacqueline's eyes were equally red, though she fought fiercely to keep her tears from falling.

"Take care of yourself over there. We're waiting for you," Jacqueline whispered, suppressing the tidal wave of her longing, before ending the call.

Scarlett quickly gathered her emotions. She drove the Maserati out, taking her mother for a flashy victory lap around Bay City before heading home in high spirits.

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The sudden appearance of the world's only 30th-anniversary limited-edition Maserati in Bay City—driven by a stunning woman with short hair—caused an immediate uproar.

Car enthusiasts scrambled to take photos and videos. Within days, Scarlett went completely viral, becoming the envy of women everywhere.

Sylvia Stetson, who had been hiding in her house for a long time, finally mustered enough energy to check her phone.

The moment she turned it on, videos of Scarlett driving the Maserati flooded her feed.

She completely lost her mind.

Sylvia had been obsessed with that exact car for ages. She had begged Julian endlessly to buy it for her.

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