Scarlett stepped out of the cubicle and glanced at Breanna with a subtle smile. Then she went to the sink and, while washing her hands, said nonchalantly, "So Miss Jones wants the vase in my house?"
Then she pulled a paper towel and wiped her hands, "But why would I give it to you?"
Scarlett smiled. She looked up at Breanna," Do you guys deserve it?"
"Ms. Reed, you're going too far."
Breanna felt like Scarlett had slapped her on the face, and her face was red and hot. She didn't want to say anything more, but Scarlett's words agitated her.
Scarlett went up to Cindy, looked at her red
eyes, and she said, "Poor girl, why do you get mad with them? They are nobody. It's not worth getting angry with them."
Then she took Cindy’s hand and walked straight out.
"Scarlett! Who are you talking about? Come back and make it clear!"
As Libby had wished, Scarlett really came back. But instead of saying something right away, she let go of Cindy's hand and took her phone out. She found the recording and played it on.
"Mom, what was Scarlett's gift?"
"What do you expect her to bring? She brought a box of Kinglane Tea, worth no more than $20,000.”
"Scarlett! You have no shame!"
Scarlett turned off the recording. Looking at Libby, the smile on her face faded." Shame? Why didn't you think of it when you were badmouthing me behind my back?"
Breanna didn't want things going too far. She held back her anger and comforted Scarlett, "Ms. Reed, don't be mad! Libby's young. She’s rude."
Scarlett agreed, "Yes, she is." After a pause, she continued, "If she had any decency, she wouldn't have said what gift she was expecting as if you really wanted the vase."
"People might get the wrong idea, Mrs. Jones."
Scarlett had no intention of making a big deal out of it, but Breanna and her daughter were being so mean to her. They should not blame her for giving them tit-for-tat.
Scarlett had the recording, and Breanna couldn't do anything but be humble. "Ms. Reed, you're right. I'll teach her later! Ms. Reed, let's forget about it! Don’t make a big deal out of it."
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