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Upon seeing Linda’s evident frustration, Selena straightforwardly asked, “You say there’s something
wrong with Scarlett’s character. What exactly is the issue?”
Linda paused briefly, then mused aloud, somewhat hesitantly, “Isn’t she rumored to have evaded
taxes?
Selena seemed momentarily speechless, her replyden with skepticism. “Do you really not go
online? If a celebrity was actually evading taxes, they basically wouldn’t be able to continue
working in the industry. The fact that she’s still active and thriving in the entertainment industry
demonstrates that she’s not in any legal trouble.”
“How could that be!” Linda eximed, her confusion evident. seem to recall Javier mentioning that
she even went back to pay her taxes!”
Christopher quickly rified, his tone firm, “That issue was actually rted to her family’s agency
and happened without her knowledge. As soon as she discovered it, she took immediate action to
resolve it.”
He went on to exin that this information had been widely shared online, establishing Scarlett’s
reputation as someone who not only addressed her tax issues promptly but also set a positive
example for other celebrities by auditing her own taxes, unlike some who were reluctant to settle
their dues.
It’s hard not to feel sorry for Scarlett. It seems to me that the reason she fell so easily for Javier’s
charm was due to her unfortunate family background. Her agency waspletely controlled by her
mother and uncle, who often carried out shady operations behind her back, causing her immense
distress. They disregarded her hardships, constantly pushing her to take on more work to make
money.
Even Hayden once mentioned that Scarlett was severely exploited. If it wasn’t for her family holding
her back, her potential co
could have been harnessed even better. After finally finding a boyfriend, she almost got dragged
into another
The Quirk family members listened, their frustration growing with theplexity of Scarlett’s
situation.
Meanwhile, since Linda’s argument had been effectively refuted, she could only mutter,
“Regardless, she has issues.
Impatient and unconvinced, Selena retorted, “You just simply don’t like her, do you?”
Some mothers–inw simply didn’t like their daughters–inw, almost as if they felt their sons had
been stolen from them. However, this was not the case with Freya; instead, it was Linda who
seemed unwell.
Linda’s face darkened, her hand subconsciously reaching for the ne around her neck as she
decided to divulge more. “This is such a hassle, fine, I’ll tell you, but you must keep it a secret. I
promised my godson not to reveal this. He’s a good kid, loyal and sentimental. Even after breaking
up, he doesn’t want to embarrass the other party. But now, if Javier is still so infatuated, I have to
intervene. However… I hope when you deal with Scarlett in the future, you won’t expose what I’ve
told you.”
The Quirk family could see how much Linda cared for her godson, fearing that another woman
mighte between her and her beloved
“Because there was this one time when Javier brought her to visit me, she actually tried to swipe
this ne of mine!” Linda eximed, her face flushing with anger as her hand rested on the pile
ofrge. lustrous pearls. “Such greed! Are these petty thieves devoid of any morals?” she added
incredulously.
“How could this he?” Selens. svelnimed in chock reflecting the centiment of the entire Quirk familu
who
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knew Scarlett as a grounded, hardworking person with a reputation for abiding by thew and pure
character.
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possessing a
Linda, still upset, recounted the incident, “I had initially nned to show off my ne to that
woman, so I brought her into my jewelry room. However, during dinner, my housekeeper mentioned
that the ne was missing. I had the entire household help search for it, but it was nowhere to
be found. Just as I was about to call the police, the ne suddenly appeared in the bathroom. I
had personally checked that ce before; how could it suddenly reappear? It must have been her,
scared and returning it. When I got it back, it still had body warmth on it!”
“Back then, I wanted to call the police on her, but Javier stopped me. After they broke up, I stayed
out of it. Little did I know that my naive child would want to reconcile with that thief. I shudder to
think how she might covet my jewelry. That thief absolutely cannot be with Javier, Linda concluded
with righteous indignation, insisting that the incident had indeed urred, leaving the Quirks to
ponder the possibility that the youngdy might have acted out of confusion and resorted to theft,
though it felt incredibly unbelievable.
Is that really true? I can’t believe it, I need to check it out.
As Isabe took action, the rest of the family engaged more actively in the discussion. “Did she
admit to stealing it?” Rosalie asked anxiously.
Linda responded,
-Without catching her red–handed, she will never admit it”
“So there’s no evidence linking her to the crime. Could it possibly be someone else?” Evian also
asked.
Linda quickly countered, “Are you suggesting the household staff? They’ve been loyal to me for
unthinkable that they could be involved!”
years;
it’s
Christopher, pondering another possibility, spected aloud, “Is it possible that you might have
identally taken it to the bathroom yourself?”
Linda, visibly agitated by the suggestion, snapped back, “Do you really think I’m that forgetful?”
At this juncture, Alexander, who usually remained more reserved, began to methodically analyze
the situation, “The act of stealing such a distinctive piece of jewelry doesn’t make much sense. It’s
too conspicuous, especially for someone in the public eye. The only usible reason for stealing it
would be a desperate need for money leading to its sale, but given her financial status, that seems
improbable. Alternatively, it could be apulsive desire to collect unique items, yet the risks
involved make this scenario highly unlikely as well.”
No sooner had Alexander finished his analysis than he sensed Isabe turning to look at him. When
he met her gaze, he saw her eyes sparkling with admiration, which made his heart skip a beat.
Wow, Alexander is so impressive!
Alexander, a bit taken aback by the unexpected praise, felt his cheeks warm slightly.
The rest of the Quirk family, meanwhile, had their interest piqued and subtly watched the interaction
between Alexander and Isabe.
Isabe, however, was simply staring at Alexander, her emotions a whirlwind of thoughts and
feelings.
The analysis was spot on; it was indeed stolen to be sold!
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The room fell silent for a moment, the family trying to process the revtion.
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However, it turns out the thief wasn’t Scarlett, nor any of the household staff–it was Javier, thest
person Linda would have ever suspected.
The Quirks, shocked but somewhat relieved, found this exnation strangely fitting.
ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org .
It became clear why Javier had been so vehement against Linda pushing the issue further; he
wasn’t just defending his girlfriend out of loyalty, but was fearful of his own misdemeanorsing
to light.
Still, there were oddities in the story. Linda had always pampered him, yet he still resorted to theft. If
he really needed money, why didn’t he just ask her?
As the Quirks were pondering. Isabe finally pieced together the full story.
Because Mdm. Pearson was such a strict disciplinarian, Javier had very limited ess to funds.
Moreover, Mdm. Pearson would meticulously check the amounts Linda gave him, which seperely
restricted his spending. That’s why he resorted to stealing. He initially didn’t even consider taking
the most valuable pearl ne
Who could me him? His gambling debts had reached significant amounts. But he didn’t just want
to clear his debts; he aimed to recoup his losses and make a bigeback at the gambling tables.
That’s why he targeted the most valuable asset–the pearl ne.
The Quirk family members took a collective deep breath.
It turned out Javier was not just a gambler; he was adept at hiding his addiction.
He had brought Scarlett along mainly as a cover, knowing Linda’s penchant for disying her
jewelry. He was confident she would showcase her collection, giving him a chance to steal. If
discovered, he could argue on behalf of his girlfriend, relying on his Linda’s affection to avoid
pressing charges, or he could try to win back the losses. He hadn’t anticipated being caught so
soon, which derailed his n
As the Quirks grappled with this new understanding, their insights deepened.
Oh, I understand now. His the n failed, so he had to grit his teeth and borrow money from
Scarlett, pretending it was for capital for a concert.
Spections arose among the family. Could this be rted to an outstanding debt?
Soon enough, Scarlett realized that there had never been any concerts. After some private
investigations, she discovered. he toas a chronic gambler who had borrowed extensively. She
understood that her money was lost forever, particrly since there was no formal IOU.
Recognizing the unlikely prospect of a gambler changing his ways, she wisely decided to cut her
losses and left him.
The Quirks couldn’t help but marvel; Scarlett was a decisive girl who knew when to let go.
But ten million! He got off so easily! She really is a naive girl! Every time I see it, it makes me
furious! He even had the audacity to think about getting back together. He probably wants to use
her again, doesn’t he? Pay back the money first, you brat!
At this point, Linda is still doubting Scarlett. The mere thought of it was frustrating. Maybe…
After all that talk, we still haven’t discussed Javier. Does he have an alibi? Mdm. Pearson, it’s
always the ones closest to us we need to watch out for, isn’t it?”
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