Chapter 131
“Oh!” I pressed my lips int a t line, preparing myself for the disgusted reaction. However, she
looked more intrigued than anything. “How can I help you, Miss Fitzgerald?”
Scarlett extended a well–manicured hand toward me, and I hesitantly shook it. Her grip was firm,
her palm cool against mine.
“Please, call me Scarlett,” she insisted, her tone warm and inviting. “I hope I’m not intruding, but I’ve
heard some things about you, and I was hoping we could talk.”
My mind raced with questions, but I couldn’t help but feel a strange sense of familiarity with this
woman. “Of course, Scarlett,” I replied, my voice moreposed.
She smiled brightly. “Excellent! Whenever you’re done.”
“I’m on break now. We can sit in one of those booths over there,” I told her, pointing to the seating
area behind her.
She nodded, and together, we navigated through the maze of tables and patrons, heading toward a
dimly lit corner of the restaurant. The soft glow of a floralmp. bathed the area in a warm, golden
light. Scarlett took a seat on a plush velvet chair, and I settled into the one opposite her.
As I studied her face in the gentle illumination, I noticed a hint of sadness lurking in her emerald
eyes. “I apologize for how sudden this is, but I feltpelled to speak with you. You see, I’ve been
following your story.”
My heart skipped a beat, and I felt a rush of anxiety wash over me. “I appreciate your interest, Ms.
Fitzgerald,” I replied, my voice cautious. “But I’m just a waitress trying to make ends meet.”
She nodded sympathetically, her eyes never leaving mine. “I understand that, Evie. But your story
touched me deeply. You see, I’ve been where you are, struggling to find my ce in the world.”
I studied Scarlett’s face, trying to discern the truth behind her words. Her elegance. and wealth
seemed worlds apart from my own circumstances, and I couldn’t help but wonder whatmon
ground we could possibly share.
1/4
Need Top Metal Stamping? Get a 10% Discount (Start Now)
10:43 Sat, 23 Mar
She continued, her voice soft and introspective. “Ie from a family of privilege and expectation. I
was expected to follow a certain path, to conform to society’s standards of sess. But I chose a
different path, one that led me away from the world I knew.”
I listened intently, feeling a sense of connection with Scarlett’s words. The weight of societal
expectations and the pressure to conform had been driving forces in my own life, pushing me to
make choices that were not true to myself.
Scarlett leaned in closer, her expression earnest. “Evie, I see a strength in you, a resilience that
mirrors my own journey. I believe that your story deserves to be heard, that it could inspire others
who are struggling to find their own path.”
I couldn’t help but be moved by Scarlett’s sincerity, although she had yet to expose her intentions
for this meeting. It all just felt odd and even suspicious.
You look familiar,” I couldn’t help but blurt out as I gazed at Scarlett.
She gave me a sad smile. “I get that a lot,” she replied. “I have a sister, Ste, who looks very much
like me. I’m sure you’ve seen her in the news.”
Ste Fitzgerald. The name sent shivers down my spine. Especially now that it was attached to
Timothy’s.
I nodded slowly, piecing things together. “I see,” I said quietly.
Scarlett’s expression darkened, and she leaned in closer. “I’ve been having some trouble with Ste
recently. It involves myte grandfather’s estate.”
The suggestive tone in her voice had me on the edge of my seat. I was no stranger to hearing about
property disputes, but it wasn’t typically between two wealthy individuals.
“It’s been pretty messy,” she admitted, her voiceced with frustration. “Ste’s determined to keep
everything for herself, and I can’t let her get away with it.”
I hesitated, my past with Ste and the fallout from that case shing before my eyes. “Why do you
want my help, Scarlett?” I asked, my tone cautious. “I’m sure you’ve seen and heard the scandal
around me.”
Scarlett’s gaze
bore into mine, her eyes unwavering. “I know,” she said, her voice trembling slightly. “But I also
know that you, of all people, would understand why I can’t let her win, Ste could ruin my life, just
as she ruined yours.”
274
Need Top Metal Stamping? Get a 10% Discount (Start Now)
4
I felt a chill run down my spine at Scarlett’s words. A tumultuous legal battle in the making,
especially one involving Ste and potentially Timothy. Jasper and Erickson destroyed my career,
but Ste could destroy me as a person.
“I can’t just jump into another mess like this,” I told her, my voice low. “It could ruin my career,
Scarlett.”
She leaned in closer, her voice a desperate whisper. “I can offer you more than just money, Evie. I
can offer you the chance to expose Ste’s secrets, to make her pay for what she’s done.”
The thought of uncovering Ste’s hidden sins was tempting, and it gnawed at the corners of my
conscience. But the risks were immense, and I couldn’t help but remember the toll that my previous
encounters with Ste had taken on me.
“Money alone won’t be enough to sway me. I insisted, my resolve firm. “And exposing her secrets
could lead to a legal battle that could destroy both of us.”
Scarlett’s eyes held a glint of desperation, and she reached into her handbag, producing a thick
envelope. She slid it across the table toward me, and my heart skipped a beat when I caught sight
of the substantial sum of money within.
Tm willing to pay up front,” Scarlett said, her voice filled with urgency. “Please, Evie, think about it.
You know what’s at stake, and you know that justice needs to be served.”
I nced at the envelope, the allure of the money warring with my better judgment. The scars from
my past battles, especially the one with Ste, were still fresh. But Scarlett’s plea touched a nerve,
and the promise of justice lingered like a beacon in the darkness.
“Tll think about it,” I finally conceded, my voice heavy with uncertainty. “But I need time to consider
the implications and the risks.”
Content ? N?velDrama.Org.
Scarlet nodded, her relief palpable. “Thank you. Evie.‘ she said her gratitude evident. I know this
isn’t an easy decision, but I believe you’re the only one who can help me.”
She took out a slip of paper and a pen and scribbled down a number. She slid it across the table
and ced her hand over my own just as I reached for it
“Here’s my number if you change your mind,” she said softly. Take care. Evie.
Need Top Metal Stamping? Get a 10% Discount (Start Now)
4/4
10:43
As she rose to leave, her words hung in the air, and I watched her retreating figure, torn between
the past and the uncertain future. The money offered a tempting escape from my financial woes, but
my conscience wrestled with the potential consequences of confronting Ste once more.
Just when i thought I could walk away, her was Ste’s sister to turn me back around. I had
mentally prepared myself for the less favorable oue while burying any past demons. Going
back into the fray felt like digging up old wounds that had barely healed.
But Scarlett’s plea for justice and the promise of exposing Ste’s secrets tugged at my sense of
right and wrong. The thought of bringing Ste to ount for her actions, of unearthing the truth,
was a powerful motivator.
I looked down and spotted the envelope that was still rested on the table. I snatched it up and slid
out of the seat before calling out to her.
“Scarlett! You left your-”
I looked around, but there was no sign of her. I lowered my arm and pressed the envelope to my
chest. I couldn’t tell how much she left me, but it was far from insignificant.
And it was far from unintentional.
SEND GIFT
0
COMMENT
Need Top Metal Stamping? Get a 10% Discount (Start Now)