Love’s Harsh Reality Novel

Chapter 25

Eliza chuckled softly. She was good at swaying people’s hearts. Evan was always fond of her.

“Evan! Thank you!” Eliza said with a gentle smile.

‘t as pretty as Scarlett, Scarlett was like a thorned rose. She was the gloomy,

Every lady liked being complimented by a guy. She was the same. Evan chuckled too. Though she wasn’t as quiet type. He liked a woman like Fliza more.

“Derick, Evan, I’m worried about Scarlett. She’s not been to school since she moved back here from the countryside when she was 18. Everyone here is an expert businessperson. I’m worried she’ll get on someone’s bad side and be picked on,” Eliza said.

Evan scoffed, “None of our business if she gets picked on.”

He looked at the kind Eliza and said cheerfully, “Eliza, though you’re the one interfering with their relationship, it’s not your fault. Derick was the one who fell for you. If someone’s to blame, it’s him. Don’t feel bad about it ”

After all, the one who hurt Scarlett was Derick

Eliza pretended to lower her head in remorse. She fell silent. Tonight at 1:00 am, she had to get Scarlett to make a move. Derick’s expression darkened. The atmosphere became heavy.

Evan could feel his anger too. He kept silent.

He looked at Derick and said, “Right. Derick, I heard that East Organization’s CEO, Liam, will be coming. Didn’t you want to talk to that lady? You could get to her via him

“You’ve got to secure the new energy project collaboration with Faust Organization.”

Derick furrowed his brow. His dark eyes seemed lost in thought. “Liam isn’t exactly someone you can get along with. We’ll wait and see.”

Tonight, it was either his company or Faust Organization that would get the most projects under their belt

The banquet hall glimmered in extravagance and houry. Many big names from different companies were gathering

The entire place was filled with chatter.

Scarlett went in and sat down somewhere quiet. She had a powerful presence, and people were constantly looking at her.

She looked down at her phone and got lost in her own world. No one dared to disturb her

“Boss, I’m here,” Cindy said as she sat beside Scarlett

Scarlett looked up and asked, “Has Liam arrived?”

“I didn’t see him, so probably not. He’ll send a text when he gets here”

Cindy couldn’t find any trace of Liam.

“I’ll get you something to eat, boss.”

Scarlett didn’t feel like eating. It was quiet here. She just wanted to sit here for a while.

But, she got a call from Ivan. She stood up and said, “I’m not hungry. I’ll go to the lounge to answer a call. Text me when the banquet begins.”

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Scarlett made her way through the crowd and reached the lounge. She was feeling uncomfortable since being pregnant. She opened all the windows so the wind would blow in. Her breathing became much more relaxed.

She sat down and called Iven back

“!” she said cheectully.

van asked gently, “Letty! Have you been feeling better recently? I heard from Albert that you’ve started to take over the company”

Apained expression was plastered on her face.

“Yeah, Iven. I don’t want to reveal my identity just yet. I want to look into Alex’s death. It’s been four years now. I’m certain the killer is still somewhere in Jooo City” “Okay. Just let Liam handle whatever you want to do. Take your time to get used to the stuff with the company. I’ll be back in three months. Take care of yourself and wait for me to come back,”

Scarlett smiled.

She hung up. She felt a warmth in her heart. Family was what brought her true warmth,

She stared out the window absentmindedly Suddenly, the lounge door opened.

Someone walked in wearing a black suit. fi accentuated his tall figure and the devilish look on his face.