Chapter 222
222 You Want Me to What?
“This isn’t something I can decide for Scully,” Sophia said. “Whether she forgives you or not—it’s her call?
Scarlett gave a faint, polite smile but didn’t speak. Who shows up to apologize empty–handed? What a joke.
Anyone with half a brain would pick up on her meaning just from her expression.
Samuel handed over a signed contract.
“This is the Kramer family’s way of showing our sincerity.”
Sophia, worried that her daughter might not be familiar with contract terms so soon after returning, took the document first and skimmed through it.
The moment she saw what was written, her eyes widened; she glanced at Samuel in confusion.
Samuel gave her a silent nod, assuring her this decision hadn’t been made on a whim.
Only then did Sophia pass the contract to Scarlett.
Scarlett had expected something like this. Since the Kramer and Fletcher families had severed ties, the new energy project was naturally going to be handed to the Lane family.
To show good faith, the contract stated the Lane family could appoint anyone they wanted to oversee the project; sixty percent of the profits would go to them.
It was a golden opportunity. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access s of novels early and in the highest quality.
As long as the person assigned wasn’t out committing crimes, it was basically free money.
“Mr. Samuel, that’s incredibly generous.”
Scarlett’s smile deepened.
“This was really just a petty spat between classmates; you coming all the way here in person, what an honor. And as for Jose, well, he’s young and impulsive. I understand. Why would I hold that against him?”
It’s not that I don’t blame him … it’s just that they gave me too much to be mad.
For once, a smile crept onto Samuel’s face.
“In that case, I can rest easy. You young people should interact more. From now on, just think of Jose as a younger brother; if he steps out of line again, feel free to teach him a lesson. As for me, don’t worry, I won’t say a word.”
That promise was more shocking than the contract itself. Everyone knew Jose was Samuel’s favored heir; now he was offering him up to play little brother ? Has Mr. Samuel lost his mind ?
And yet Scarlett didn’t even hesitate.
“Alright, then I won’t hold back.“/
Chloe couldn’t help herself; she quickly stepped in.
“Mr. Samuel, please don’t take Scully’s words too seriously. She’s still young; sometimes she doesn’t
1/3
FIL 15 Aug FIT
222 You Want Me to What?
understand the weight of what she says. ”
Samuel shot back coldly. “And what business is that of yours?”
Chloe’s face went pale as a sheet. “…”
18 Pearls
Grayson immediately tried to smooth things over. “Mr. Samuel, please don’t misunderstand. We’re just concerned. Scully’s still young and sometimes doesn’t know where the line is.”
Samuel asked again, “And how is that your concern? You’re you; Scarlett is Scarlett. Weren’t you making that distinction quite clear at the door earlier? Or do you think I’m so old now that I can’t hear or understand your little insinuations?”
Grayson was stunned.
His hints had been subtle, meant only to keep himself from getting caught in the crossfire between the Kramer and Houston families. He never expected it to backfire this badly.
“Mr. Samuel, you’ve got it all wrong.”
“Wrong or not, I know exactly what I heard.”
Samuel let out a cold snort.
“At least now I see you for who you really are. I’ll have to seriously reconsider any future cooperation with you.”
“No, Mr. Samuel, please, you’ve really misunderstood,” Grayson said, flustered.
He had multiple films ready to hit theaters, all of which needed approval from the Kramer family. If Samuel decided to put up roadblocks, all his previous investments would go up in smoke.
“I was really thinking of your best interest, Scully is still young…”
Samuel cut him off with a sharp chuckle. “You stood here, in front of your sister–in–law and me, tearing down your own niece. Clearly, you don’t give a damn about the Lane family.”
He waved a hand impatiently.
“Since your family has nothing to do with this matter, kindly excuse yourselves.”
If this had been the Kramer family, Samuel might’ve had them thrown out.
But this was the Lane family, and he still had to show some respect.
Sophia let out a cold laugh.
“Grayson, you’ve been stirring things up all night, was ruining our partnership with the Kramer family not enough for you?”
Grayson went quiet.
“Sophia?”
Her words made it painfully clear–she had no intention of backing him.
2/3
222 You Want Me to What?
She was silently approving of the Kramer family pulling out of their agreement.
“I was only doing this for Scully,” he protested, too rattled to think of anything more strategic to say.
“They were all eating together when it happened: Scully bears some responsibility-”
“Shut up!”
Sophia shot to her feet and took a step forward, her gaze as cold and sharp as ice.
Pearls
“You’re still talking about Scully’s responsibility? You’re her uncle, not her prosecutor. Start acting like it?”
“But. Sophia, he…”
“You shut up too!” she snapped, turning to Chloe with an even colder glare.
“Both of you, get out. Now. f you can’t even respect Scully, that means you don’t respect our entire family. So why pretend otherwise?”
Chloe said weakly, “Sophia, that’s going too far.”
860