Scarlett spoke calmly, but the three women shivered with fear as they heard Scarlett mention the police.
The three people said those things just because they were jealous that Scarlett took over Tenton. They had no evidence. Scarlett could sue them for slander.
Moreover, if they annoyed Scarlett, Alexander and Stephen would make their families bankrupt in an instant.
Because the market had been depressed these two years, the three women had less pocket money than before. If anything happened to their family businesses, they would be screwed.
"Ms. Reed, please forgive us. We were just talking nonsense! We didn't mean it!"
"We were just chatting. Please don't be angry with us, Ms. Reed. I'm sorry!"
Seeing Scarlett, the woman, who dared to quarrel with Libby just now, was afraid. " Ms. Reed, I'm so stupid. I often speak without thinking. I just said that casually. I bear you no ill will. Sorry, please don't take it to heart."
The three people were frightened. At that time, the most powerful person in Juanton City was Scarlett.
Scarlett was wealthy and had support from the Smith family, the James family, the Thomas family, and the Tank family. No one could afford to offend her.
The three women were gossipy and didn't expect to meet Scarlett here. They were all scared.
Scarlett ran her eyes over them, not bothering to teach them a lesson. She just smilingly said, "Gossiping is not a good habit. You'd better think carefully before speaking next time."
"Ms. Reed, you're right. We will correct our mistakes!"
Scarlett smiled, ignored them, and looked at Libby. "Thank you."
The three women hurriedly ran away as they found that Scarlett didn't pay attention to them.
Libby glanced at them and then looked at Scarlett. "I didn't do anything."
Scarlett curved her lips. "I still have something to do. I have to go back to my company. Let's have a meal together when you're free."
It was Scarlett's first time inviting Libby since they knew each other.
Libby did a double-take and hastily nodded. "Okay. Just go back. My friend is waiting for me. Let's chat next time."
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