The Fake Heiress Turns Out to Be a True Tycoon! novel Chapter 394

Chapter 394: Chapter 394: Collecting Money Must Be Fair and Square

Although Kingston Jennings didn’t know what the Jade Token was, feeling the gazes from those around him, particularly the two brothers next to him, Kingston figured that it must be something valuable.

He placed the item back into the Blessing Bag and kept it safe.

Old Sir Jennings and Luca Jennings hadn’t expected Scarlett Jennings would voluntarily gift the Jade Token, but watching the two exchange presents left them feeling deeply gratified.

That’s right.

This is exactly how cousins meeting for the first time should behave.

Unlike those other grandsons/nephews who’ve been thoroughly disappointing.

Chase Jennings and Adam Jennings: ...

Grandma Jennings was annoyed, but her pride prevented her from actively asking her granddaughter for gifts, so she could only stew in her frustration.

...

Because of Kingston Jennings’ sudden return, Scarlett and the others decided to stay home for another day.

When Lucas Jennings came home from school and heard Kingston was back, he didn’t feel much about it.

They weren’t close.

But upon hearing that his sister gave Kingston a Protective Jade Token on the first day of his return, Lucas immediately felt unsettled.

He bolted into Kingston’s room, insisting that Kingston show him the Jade Token Scarlett gifted.

When Kingston took the Jade Token out, Lucas removed the one hanging around his own neck to carefully compare them side by side.

Since the Jade Tokens were handmade by Scarlett, it was natural that no two could be identical.

Lucas compared them meticulously for a long while before finally putting his hands on his hips and declaring triumphantly,

"Mine is bigger than yours!"

Clearly, his sister cared most about him, her cousin!

As for why she gave Kingston one on their first meeting, Lucas figured it was partly because of the gift exchange tradition and partly due to Kingston’s poor health.

After all, he looked like someone who desperately needed an amulet.

When Michael Jennings came home and learned of it, he felt a rare moment of approval toward Scarlett Jennings’ behavior.

Finally, she’s showing some maturity.

But gifting only one? That was a bit stingy.

He didn’t even get one himself.

Still, like Grandma Jennings, he saw himself as an elder and was too proud to ask Scarlett for one.

Later that evening though, he still brought it up casually,

"Scarlett, aren’t you Wizards capable of healing? Maybe take a look at your cousin; his health hasn’t improved in years—and his voice... cough, anyway, lend him a hand."

Michael didn’t necessarily feel much affection for Kingston, but having a mute son felt embarrassing, which is why he rarely brought him up.

Still, it was his first child, so he couldn’t completely disregard him.

As for his attitude towards Scarlett,

It was the same as always: if she had the ability, helping the family was simply her duty, wasn’t it?

Michael’s tone was justifiably presumptuous, causing Old Sir Jennings and Luca Jennings to suppress the expressions on their faces, but before they could speak, Scarlett Jennings preempted them,

"I can take a look, but how much do you plan to pay, Uncle?"

Michael hadn’t expected her to ask for payment. Frowning slightly, he was just about to retort when Old Sir Jennings grinned and said cheerfully,

"Clear accounts between relatives, Scarlett’s approach is absolutely correct."

Grandma Jennings nodded in agreement,

"That’s right."

Even she, Kingston’s grandmother, had paid for her services.

How could the second son have the guts to ask without offering compensation?

Chase Jennings and Adam Jennings also chimed in, "Definitely, he has to pay."

Kingston had already gotten a Jade Token for free. If he could get healed without paying too, then they...

They simply wouldn’t stand for it!

When it came to charging fees, fairness was paramount!

Michael never expected even his own son, Adam, would join in agreeing. Shooting him a glare, he begrudgingly asked,

"How much, Scarlett?"