淑女的欲望

While in the backyard...

This was Scarlett's first visit to the garden area behind this house. She was amazed as soon as she came out; Even though it was already dark, the garden lights made the atmosphere in the garden look stunning.

And not far from the house, Scarlett could see a bonfire near the lake after walking a few meters through the stone path. Unfortunately, the lake looks dark, so she can't enjoy the scenery around.

But she was surprised to see Logan sitting in one of the chairs surrounding the bonfire.

Scarlett walked quickly, leaving Carter and approaching Logan. "Logan, I'm looking for you! I thought you were back at the White Mansion..." she smiled and joined him to sit on one of the chairs.

She felt joy because it had been a long time since she had seen a bonfire like this. The last time was when she was a child at her house on Island B.

pαndα`noνɐ1--сoМ "Ma'am..." Logan stood up from his chair but sat down again after Scarlett asked him to. "I'll be staying here. You already know my father is..."

"Yes, I know!" Scarlett still remembered Logan was the son of Grandpa Riley's butler. So, basically, he also lived in this house before moving in with Xander in the White Mansion.

"Thanks, Logan, for providing this bonfire." Carter arrives, and he sits down with them near Logan.

Then Carter's gaze landed on Scarlett sitting in front of him. This time his eyes were serious; he needed to talk to her about contract matters even though it wasn't office hours. This is very important.

"Sister Scarlett, you must know what I want to talk about right?"

Scarlett shook her head. Actually, she already knew that, but she purposely didn't say anything. She waits for him to explain.

"It's about the contract. We, Studio Phoenix, can't revise the contract. Because my brother told me to go with that number. So, I beg you, can you get Tyler to sign the contract soon!?" Carter said.

Carter had tried to explain to Tyler that the number didn't need to be changed. However, Tyler insisted, they would not sign unless it was revised. He knew that Tyler was only carrying out orders from Scarlett.

Scarlett was in no hurry to give him an answer. She crossed her legs and leaned her back against the chair casually.

After she felt comfortable, she said, "I know that! But I can't accept that. The amount you wrote is too big. It makes no sense business-wise. I'm a fair businessman, so I can't allow this kind of deal..."

Carter was speechless. How could she equate this with breaking the law!? They pay according to performance, not bribes.

"Sister-in-law..."

"Call me, Scarlett!" She interrupts him. "Damn, Carter, get used to calling me that when it's just us!!" She felt like an old lady when she heard him call her like that.

Carter chuckled.

"Sist... Scarlett, you are a strange woman. Normally people would be happy if they got a lot of money. But you refused. This is my first time meeting a business owner like you!" He felt amazed. Because Scarlett was not greedy with money.

"Would you believe me if I told you I accepted your company's script because of the story? Not because of the money you offered us? And not because Studio Phoenix is my husband's company?"

Scarlett looked into Carter's eyes to ensure he understood she was telling the truth.

If it wasn't for the exciting storyline of the script she was reading, she would have rejected it. And the fact that the script comes from Xander's company isn't going to stop her.

Carter was stunned.

This was the first time Carter knew about this. And as his thoughts rolled back, he knew the Red Animation Studio had always turned them down. Even though they had offered so much money, they didn't budge. He thought Scarlett accepted them because of her relationship with his brother. But he was wrong.

"But Scarlett, the number we wrote on the contract is my brother's suggestion. So can you speak to him?" Carter hopes his brother can convince Scarlett to accept it.

"I will!" She also needed to discuss things with Xander.

Just before Scarlett wanted to excuse herself to go to her bedroom, her phone vibrated. Her smile bloomed, and her eyes beamed when she saw Xander's name appear on the cellphone screen.

Scarlett picked up the phone. Apart from Carter and Logan sitting across from her, she greets Xander in an affectionate tone.

"Ugh... Xander, you finally called me!?" Her voice sounded happy, making Xander smile happily on the other end. "I really miss you, Xander!"

"Babe, I think I miss you more!" Xander helplessly said. He couldn't wait to meet her soon and feel her warmth.

After being scolded by his grandfather, Xander asked Ben to finish his work, and they would return to Astington immediately. He didn't want to follow the miserable life of his father and grandfather — He wanted to be happy with the woman he loved.

"Xander, you won't believe it, now I'm in Riley Mansion!"

"I know! Grandpa just called me."

Scarlet was shocked. The old man was quick to act, huh!?

"D-Did grandpa  scold you badly!?" She whispered, scared Logan and Carter overheard.

"Hmm! He did it so badly. But everything he said was true." Xander took a deep breath.

Scarlett immediately felt wrong when she heard Xander's words.

"S-Sorry, Xander. Because of me, Grandpa scolded you!" Scarlett feels bad. If only she could fly with him, grandpa wouldn't have to scold him, right!?

"Baby! Please, don't be sad. That old man, tell the truth. If I don't see you soon, I might go crazy here..." When he heard her chuckle, he continued. "I'm not trying to get your heart pumping, but I'm just telling the truth. This is how I feel, babe!"

Xander is known as a rational man, never affected by romantic affairs with what he does — his work. But this time was very different. It was the first time he felt like this.

At first, Xander still didn't notice it, but after talking with his grandpa, he understood why he felt that way; he didn't want to lose her.

Scarlett blushed. No words could fairly represent how she is feeling now. She felt overjoyed, but it was more than that when hearing his words.

However...

When she looked around, she was surprised to realize that Logan and Carter were still there, staring at her with expressions that were hard to describe!