淑女的欲望

"Let's do a video call?" Rex asked after he didn't hear her comment anything.

"No need!" Scarlett could hear Rex taking deep breaths, making her feel guilty for interrupting his clubbing time. She shouldn't have called him at this late hour, anyway!

"Sorry to interrupt your fun night. You can continue." She paused her sentence after a thought crossed her mind. "Hmm, brother, I hope you go home now. It's bad for your health if you drink and go clubbing too much!!"

Scarlett knew Rex would drink a lot of alcohol if he stayed at the club this late.

Rex clenched his fists.

"Little Sister, I know you are hiding something from me. Tell me honestly, did he make you cry!?"

Rex's cold yet threatening voice made Scarlett suddenly open her eyes wide. Too shocked, realizing the hidden meaning of his sentence.

She remembered Rex had said he would kill Xander if he found out Xander made her cry.

"What are you talking about, brother!? How can Xander make me cry? Do you think I'm easy to bully!?" Scarlett answered calmly as a forced laugh escaped her throat.

Scarlett tried her best to calm Rex down, not wanting him to be provoked.

"So why are you calling me with this attitude!? Little sister, do you realize what you're doing right now really worries me?" He took a deep sigh. "...If you don't talk now. I will fly over there and meet you in person!"

Scarlett, "..."

Calling Rex at a time like this wasn't the right choice. She just regretted it.

"Mmm... Fine! I was thinking, why do you hate Xander so much? Why are you so against me marrying him?" Scarlett asked.

Scarlett knew Rex was distraught when he found out she was married to Xander, and that's not without reason, right?

And yesterday, Scarlett finally found out what caused the breakup of Rex and Xander's friendship.

Laughter could be heard from the other end. And his cold tone made Scarlett freeze. "So, that's why you can't sleep, huh!?" he asked.

"Would you believe me if I said yes!?"

No answer from the other end. Scarlett continued her sentence after a while.

"Actually, I just saw an old photo in Xander's study. And in that photo, I see three people I know; Xander, you, and Tyler! And, in that photo, there are 3 women with you guys. I..." Scarlett was unable to continue her words.

"What photos? Old photos? Where can I see it? Can you send me?"

"What? No, of course not!"

"So, why did you ask me? How could I remember that old picture? We took a million photos during our college!"

Scarlett ignored his ramblings. She asked again, " Tell me, does your fight with Xander have anything to do with one of the girls in the photo?"

She tried not to show that she was jealous as much as possible. Because she realized her jealousy was probably very unreasonable.

But as a woman who had never experienced anything like this. Jealousy and falling in love with someone—she didn't know what to do. All she could think of was to talk about this to other people she knew. And she was brave enough to share it with Rex, someone she considers a true brother. Even though she already regretted doing it.

"Ha ha ha ha..."

Rex's laughter made Scarlett frown. Why was he suddenly laughing? After a while, his evil laughter gradually stopped. She clutched her phone tightly, waiting for him to say something.

"I know it!! I know that guy can never keep a secret. Tyler told you, didn't he? That damn fool dares to betray me!?" Rex's voice was sharp.

Scarlett gasped. '...Did I talk too much? Does he know Tyler betrayed him!?'

"B-Brother, Tyler told me about what? Tyler did say that he was friends with Xander Riley. But he said nothing about you and Xander." Scarlett tries to help Tyler out of Rex's anger. "So, what do you mean about Ty betraying you? I really didn't get it!"

Rex stopped laughing. Scarlett didn't say anything, either. She was waiting for him to say something.

For a moment, no one spoke. Before long, Scarlett was the first to break the silence. "Seeing you act like this, I can say that it must be true, right? You and Xander fight because of a woman!"

"Alright. I can't lie to you. Yes. But there's a reason!" Scarlett could hear Rex's sighs. Her heart was pounding. She didn't know why she was curious to know the whole story.

"Well, I won't tell you what happened back then. But, I admit, I messed up with that fool's fiancé! So he got mad at me..." Rex explained.

Scarlett, "..."

So, what Tyler said was true. And the important thing is that the woman is in the photo she just saw. She was sure of it.

But which one? If only she knew her name, it would be easier for her to investigate.

Just before Scarlett wanted to ask, she heard Rex say, "That woman wasn't the main issue here because she isn't important to Xander and me. But..."

She didn't even flinch as she asked, "But what?"

Scarlett sat up straight when she heard how serious Rex's voice was.

"I was worried Xander married you because he wanted revenge on me. That made me against you marrying him, even if it was just a contract. And when I find out that you're taking it seriously now, this validates my worry!"

This was an even greater worry for Rex when he discovered Scarlett had a marriage contract with Xander Riley. If what he thought came true — Xander took revenge on him using Scarlett — then he would never forgive himself.

The consequences of his past actions will make the most significant girl in his life suffer. How could he let that happen? Better he kills Xander now than later...

Scarlett was stunned.

Her heart tightened. She had never thought of this before.

'What if Xander offered me a contract marriage just to destroy my life like Rex did to his fiancé?'

Scarlett's mind became full of these kinds of plots. She suddenly felt chills run through her vines.

'There's no way Xander would do that, right? His love for me was genuine and spontaneous. We met before he found out I knew Rex Morrison!' Scarlett doubts it.

Scarlett knows her skill at hiding information about her private life, including her relationship with Rex Morrison. No one could dig up information unless she allowed it.

ραпdα nᴏνa| сom "Brother, that would be ridiculous. Because Xander doesn't know I'm related to you!" Scarlett said calmly, even though the turmoil in her heart was uncertain.

"Do you believe him that much!?" Rex asked while he shook his head as a bitter smile emerged from the corners of his lips. This little sister of his was utterly blinded by that Xander Stupid Riley!

If only this girl didn't love Xander that much, he would have eliminated that bastard Xander!

"Hmm, I trust him. He would never do that." Scarlett swallowed hard, trying to calm her mind. "And, brother, may I know her name?"

"Why? You want to investigate her?" Rex laughed.

Why did this girl dig her own grave and want to get to know Xander's ex-fiancé?

"You are so stupid to do that, Scarlett! Stop that idea; that woman has her own little family and is now happy with her husband. Don't ever play with fire, or you will regret it!"

Rex's words were like a slap in Scarlett's face.

She suddenly woke up from her foolishness.

Indeed, she had to stop it! If Xander finds out, he might think of her as a jealous woman.

Scarlett took a deep breath and excused herself to Rex, but before, she warned him not to mess with Tyler! She knew this man would immediately call Tyler and scold him.