Raeleigh was pulled to the side by Jepherson. He checked to see if she was okay rather grumpily. He then let her hands go, looked at Scarlette, and said, "Be careful."
She stood next to Hadrian. He had just reached Scarlette anxiously, while Jepherson looked at him disdainfully. Hadrian just had to bear his gaze.
Even if his girlfriend did do something wrong, Hadrian didn't want other men to scold her, especially to her face. He also had to ask for leave for their trip back that time.
"Scarlette, you should go over there, for now. Be careful when you walk."
Hadrian took her to one side of the room. Although Scarlette didn't want to, she had no choice. What was more, Hadrian might not leave that time. There will be plenty of time in the future. Did she have to worry about that?
Scarlette moved to one side of the room, and Hadrian spoke directly to Jepherson. "Young Master Richards, I'm here to ask a favor from you."
"Go ahead."
In front of people who were beneath his status,
Jepherson always behaved coldly and didn't smile.
Hadrian said, "I want to withdraw Scarlette from the protection group."
"When did I say I was quitting?" Scarlette yelled. Jepherson raised his eyes and looked at her. She immediately lowered her head and didn't dare to speak another word.
Hadrian continued, "Scarlette and I have already registered our marriage. You've promised us this earlier this morning. I'm quite sure of it."
"In addition, when we are to be married. I hope that she doesn't get involved in the protection group anymore. I am a man, and I don't want her to be scolded by other men in front of me. I am the only one who can scold her."
Hearing Hadrian speak up for Scarlette, Raeleigh smiled. She then looked at Scarlette and said, "Congratulations."
Scarlette blushed. "We're having a shotgun wedding soon. You best believe I am going to marry him. I'm worried that my daughter will become an orphan."
"You're having a daughter?" Raeleigh was quite surprised. She moved closer to her. Scarlette replied, "I think so."
Raeleigh stopped talking because she thought it
was useless.
Jepherson glanced at the table and looked at Xanthus. "I haven't eaten yet."
This implied that he was staying for dinner. Xanthus thought for a moment. "Then, stay."
He turned around, and Xanthus went to add more cutlery and plates. Jepherson went to wash his hands. Scarlette added, "I didn't eat either."
"Hadrian, go and wash your hands. Let's have dinner together."
"I'm not hungry. I'll stand here for a little while. When Jepherson comes back, we still have some things to discuss."
Hadrian couldn't sit still, and Scarlette ignored him. When he saw the four dishes and soup on the table, he was so hungry that he could eat a lion.
Scarlette turned around and went to the washroom to wash her hands. Jepherson washed his hands and quickly returned.
They all sat down, while Hadrian was still standing around. As the guest, Jepherson sat in Raeleigh's spot, which indicated that he was the host.
On the other hand, Raeleigh sat beside him. She wanted to sit a little further away from him, but Jepherson had pulled her close to him. Since there were so many people present, Raeleigh didn't resist. Since they had agreed to be a couple for the next three months, she couldn't go back on her word.
After sitting down, Hadrian said, "I want Scarlette to quit. If I have a son, then let my son take her place."
"Are you kidding me?" Scarlette asked.
Jepherson glanced at Raeleigh's bowl of soup. She knew that he was going to drink it, so she served him a bowl.
Jepherson glanced at Raeleigh, picked up the bowl, and took a sip. He felt that it wasn't rude to ask Raeleigh, "You made this?"
"No, I didn't."
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