The Real Daughter Came Back to Chill and Kill novel Chapter 85

Scarlett had just turned to look out the window when she heard Percy speak again. "I saw it, you know. Last time, you…"

Before he could finish, Scarlett clamped her hand over his mouth. She caught the driver's curious, wide-eyed stare in the rearview mirror from the corner of her eye.

Percy froze. Though her hand was firmly over his lips, all he could focus on was the softness of her touch and the faint fragrance of her skin. Despite the coolness of her touch, it burned like fire, making his heart race.

Scarlett shot him a glare. "Stop it! I was treating Mr. Stroud's illness! Stop spouting nonsense!"

She released her hand, but Percy was annoyed. "Is that really how you treat someone's illness? I didn't see Caleb ripping Uncle Xavier's pants off to treat his illness."

He hadn't had the chance to bring it up before, but it had been gnawing at him. It made him uncomfortable every time he thought of that scene. To him, Xavier was pure and noble, untouchable by anyone.

But Scarlett, an outsider who had only gotten into Jondalia because of him, dared to violate Xavier. He was angry. Very angry.

Scarlett sighed and explained the situation she had encountered at the time.

She then said, "I was worried you'd misunderstand, so I tore his pants leg. You saw it for yourself after that, right? Mr. Stroud's pants were already ruined."

Percy finally calmed down, though he still narrowed his eyes. "Are you sure you didn't have any improper thoughts about Uncle Xavier? After all, he's the most handsome man in the world."

"I've never seen anyone more handsome either," Scarlett responded without thinking.

Percy's eyes went wide. "You!"

Scarlett quickly added, "But I would never have improper thoughts about someone so much older than me. With so many nephews, nieces, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, it would terrify me.

"I only want to make money now!"

"Good, good!" Percy finally grinned.