The Fake Heiress Turns Out to Be a True Tycoon! novel Chapter 185

Chapter 185: Chapter 185 She Just Looks Obedient

Scarlett Jennings couldn’t see what was happening downstairs, but she could clearly feel the momentary awkwardness and silence in the air after Samuel Chalmers spoke those words.

But it was just for a moment.

Azura Loomis almost instinctively changed her tone without a hint of hesitation, her voice remaining as usual,

"I’m sorry, Mr. Chalmers, I just heard Lucas call you that. I won’t do it again."

She further asked, "Mr. Chalmers, is Scarlett with you?"

Samuel Chalmers simply replied, "I asked her to help me with some matters. I’ll have someone send her back later."

Upon hearing this, Azura Loomis immediately showed an appropriately curious expression and naturally continued the conversation,

"Mr. Chalmers asked Scarlett for help? Does Mr. Chalmers also believe in geomancy and mystical techniques?"

Scarlett stood at the top of the stairs, wondering if Azura was trying to lure her out with the conversation.

*If so, she couldn’t just hide.*

*After all, it was clear that the big shot wasn’t someone who enjoyed small talk or socializing.*

However, before she could go downstairs, she heard Samuel Chalmers speak again, not addressing Azura’s question, but instead stating bluntly,

"If there’s nothing else, Miss Loomis, you can leave first."

After saying this, without even glancing at Azura’s reaction, he stood up,

"Scarlett Jennings is safe here. If Donovan is worried, he can call me."

The implication was clear, even Donovan, her own brother, hadn’t come over. It was inappropriate for a distant Jennings relative to come running to look for her.

Although Azura Loomis had long known that Samuel Chalmers was difficult to win over, she hadn’t expected him to be even harder to approach than before. At least in the past, when the two families occasionally met, he wouldn’t be so direct—immediately shutting down everything she said...

*Feeling stifled inside, Azura maintained a gentle and graceful demeanor, naturally standing up,*

"Please don’t misunderstand. The family isn’t worried about you at all. I just came to ask. Since she’s with you, I feel relieved. I’ll head back first."

Azura Loomis finished politely and gracefully, without entangling further, and turned to leave through the villa’s front door with the butler.

Seeing her leave, Samuel Chalmers didn’t pay any more attention. He lifted his legs to go upstairs, coincidentally spotting Scarlett Jennings at the corner of the stairs.

And it was clear she had been standing there for a while.

Raising an eyebrow slightly, he only asked,

"Since you’re awake, why not go back with her?"

Scarlett sensed that there was no implication of being expelled in his words, which gave her some reassurance. She didn’t hide it and simply said,

"I don’t want to go back with her."

Although from her return to the Jennings Family until now, she and Azura hadn’t had any direct conflicts, it was hard to believe that there wasn’t instigation from Azura behind the targeting by Adam, Chase, and even the early Donovan.

So, in front of Samuel Chalmers, Scarlett had no intention of hiding her bad relationship with Azura.

Samuel seemed to feel there was nothing wrong with her attitude.

Nodding slightly, he said, "Then wait a little longer, have something to eat, and I’ll have someone send you back later."

Scarlett initially wanted to refuse, but she was indeed hungry, so she followed him to the dining room.

The table was laid with plenty of food, clearly dinner.

It was already almost eight o’clock; calling it dinner wasn’t too late.

When Samuel Chalmers led Scarlett to the dining room, the housemaid in charge of the kitchen quickly uncovered the dishes on the table. As they were uncovered, steam rose up, indicating they had been kept warm underneath.

Samuel did not explain why the food was kept warm, simply gesturing for Scarlett to sit down and eat.

Even though there were exclusive guest dishes and utensils, Samuel didn’t like having people dine at his home.

Even Donovan hadn’t eaten at the Chalmers’ place more than a handful of times.

Others were even less likely to.