The Billionaire Twins Need A New Mommy! novel Chapter 699

Chapter 699: Haji And Scarlet’s First Date... and their Third Wheel.

Meanwhile...

"Tch!" Chuck clicked his tongue as he carried his untouched plate, glaring at everyone in the cafeteria who was looking at him like he was some kind of spectacle.

"You losers..." he grumbled, hearing snickers and sneers from a certain direction.

When his eyes fell on a particular table, there they were — some people from the Inner Circle. And around those guys? The same ones who used to lick his shoes.

Chuck’s eyes glinted, the veins in his forehead protruding. "I’m gonna kill all of you someday," he scoffed, holding himself back because, unlike everyone else, Chuck’s only "reward" was that he didn’t get punished.

He heard everyone else got some points or different rewards. He even heard some of them getting promotions in their departments. Even Izu got something from it, even though he was still the captain of the weakest team in the Order.

However, while Izu’s team was still considered the weakest, no one dared look down on Izu openly. If anything, others were trying to get on Izu’s good side for the simple reason that Izu had Lola’s favor.

"So annoying!" he grumbled, stomping his feet in the hallway. "So annoy— ah!!"

Before he could repeat what he had been saying on a loop, a hand suddenly grabbed him by the arm and pulled him into a room. Chuck flinched, the food on his plate almost spilling out. With shaky eyes, he looked up and knitted his brows.

Standing just a few steps from him were Scarlet and Haji.

"What are you..." he trailed off, darting his eyes between the two, his face souring. "What? Are you two on a secret date or something?"

Scarlet’s cold expression grew even colder. "Hajime, I will kill you if this guy screws things up again."

"..." Haji blinked, having second thoughts about his own decision. But after a brief reconsideration, he nodded and snapped his eyes at her. "No, he’s perfect."

"Tsk." She clicked her tongue, jerking her chin at Chuck. "Hey, pack up your things. We’re leaving."

Confused, all Chuck could say was, "Huh?"

"What we’re about to tell you is classified," Haji explained without beating around the bush. "We’re leaving tomorrow, so pack your things and don’t let anyone know about this."

"Wait, wait!" Chuck gasped, looking at the duo in disbelief. "What the hell are you two talking about? Pack my things? Hey, I didn’t get a notice that I’m being sent— ah, wait! Don’t tell me I’m being sent away because of what happened in Ravah?!"

His face twisted, his head flooded with everyone’s mockery about the mission in Ravah. Ever since they came back, he had been everyone’s favorite target for bullying and ridicule. Even when he fought back and berated everyone, things only grew worse.

No one believed him, even when everyone knew that he had the skills!

Even those people in the Inner Circle whom he used to be civil with now looked at him as if he were a disgrace.

But instead of answering, Scarlet reached out. The next second, his back hit the door behind him, her hand clutching his collar.

"This is an important mission, Chuck," she hissed under her breath. "I wanted to argue further, but we are running out of time. However, if you screw this up again, I will declare you a casualty."

Scarlet might easily throw threats around, but this time, she meant every word. Yuri’s life was on the line, and even if Scarlet did not call Yuri her friend, the latter was a great asset to the Order. Not to mention, Yuri was Atlas’s family.

"Pack your things, keep your mouth shut, and meet us in town," she said. "We’ll talk there. If you don’t show up, I’ll take it as your answer."

She paused, eyes glinting. "And know that this karma happening to you... is going to get worse than it is."

Having said that, she released her hold and pushed him back. Chuck, on the other hand, touched his neck and glared daggers at her.

Shifting his gaze to Scarlet across from him, she just stared at her black coffee, deep in thought. After a moment, she arched a brow and looked up at him.

"What?" she asked, her tone distant.

Haji studied her face, realizing this was actually the first time he had seen her in casual clothing. Scarlet was always wearing black, fitted clothes. Her pants usually carried weapons, and even when they were in the mansion, she kept her weapons strapped under her clothes. He knew because it was easy to tell.

"Nothing," he said, eyeing her hair that wasn’t tied. "I just thought that looked good on you." 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

"..." The only reaction he received was a colder stare. Then, she reached for her hair to tie it up.

As she did so, he continued, "I thought you’d argue about Chuck," he said, the straw still clipped between his teeth. "I’m surprised you agreed so easily."

"Chuck’s reputation in the Order right now has hit an all-time low," she answered, finishing tying her hair. "Aside from his expertise, he’s desperate to at least turn the tables."

"Ah..." he nodded. "You think he’s gonna come? After threatening him like that?"

"He will come — not because I threatened him, but because he needs this mission more than you and I."

Just as Scarlet uttered those words, both of them noticed a figure from the corner of their eyes. Turning their heads, their gazes landed on Chuck’s annoyed expression.

Scarlet smirked at Haji. "See?"

He nodded, looking back at her approvingly. "Impressive."