Chapter 100 Childhood Memories
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nScarlett and Logan are heading to see her father, who is still in the intensive care unit. She only wanted to see him briefly before visiting Nicole.
nBut when she arrived at the Intensive care unit, a tall chubby man blocked her way. The man was accompanied by two bodyguards standing behind him. He looks like a rich kid from how he dresses; he wears a suit and an expensive watch from a famous brand. đđđŁđđđđ.đđđ
nScarlett was confused. Because she had never seen this man. Why did he block her way? Did he recognize the wrong person?
nâExcuse me, could you step aside?â Scarlett said calmly. But the man didnât budge. Instead, he looked at her with a problematic gaze to describe in words â he seemed bewitched to see her.
nGosh! This is why she doesnât dare to leave the house in her proper form. A foolish man was always as enchanted by her as the man before her. Even though sheâs now wearing her ugly wig â as Xander always said.
nâIf you donât step aside, donât blame me if I am rude?â She said while gesturing to Logan to take care of this man.
nBut before Logan could act, the chubby man said, âScarlett, itâs me⊠Brody!â His voice was deep, but there seemed to be happiness in his tone.
nâBrody!? Who exactly is this Brody guy!?â Scarlett tried to observe the man in front of her one more time, but she had no memory of this man at all.
nâYou are Scarlett Piers, right?â The manâs question made Scarlett wince.
nIf this man knows her last name⊠Meaning he did know her.
nâI am indeed Scarlett, but I donât know youâŠ.â Scarlettâs response seemed uninterested in continuing the conversation with him. âCould you step aside? I want to see my father!â
nâWait!â The chubby man stretched out his hand to block Scarlett.
nShe was getting impatient. Why so early in the morning someone spoiled her mood?
nâMr. Brody, please, I donât want to make a scene in the hospital. Please move aside!â
nShe was about to lose her temper when the chubby man said, âScarlett, how could you forget me? Iâm your brother, Brody. Back in elementary school, you always followed me wherever I went. You always brought a snack for me and said if we grow up, you will marry meâŠâ
nSuddenly Scarlettâs face turned grim, and her throat felt dry as memories of her childhood filled her mind.
nâDamn it!! So this fatty was the guy I had a crush on!?â
nScarlett couldnât believe it because when they were kids, her crush was tall, slim, and handsome, but now? The man in front of her was chubby and bearded. Far different from the man in her memories.
nShe glanced at Logan, who was now looking at her with a question mark appearing on his forehead. She was speechless.
nâDo you remember me?â Brody smiled at Scarlett. He could see from her expression that this girl definitely remembered him. Looking at her again made him feel something in his heart. This girl had grown beautiful. It was so different when she was little; she was fat, and her red hair was always messy.
nGosh! Why did this man suddenly appear here? When Logan is around. Now, her dark past of liking men like this is exposed. Itâs only a matter of time before Xander finds out. What a shame!
nScarlett took a deep breath as she looked once again at Brody. She said, âMr. Brody, right? I forgot about my childhood memories. Sorry if I donât remember youâŠâ
nShe would never admit it. Itâs so embarrassing. After all, who remembers their first crush in elementary school!? No one remembers, right!?
nâScarlett, itâs fine if you forget that you used to chase after me when we were kids. However, as a schoolmate, I would like to ask for your helpâŠâ Brody said seriously.
nShe was confused by his words; ask for help?
nâWell, you may have forgotten my last name. Iâm Brody Wood. My fatherâs name is Frans WoodâŠâ
nSuddenly Scarlettâs heartbeat quickened when she heard the name âFrans Wood.â So, this chubby man is Frans Woodâs son!?
nâWhat the hell! I almost became Brodyâs stepmother. Gosh!â
nâI want to ask you a favor. I need your help to stop the investigation into the assault case against your fatherâŠâ
nBrodyâs words could make Scarlett gasp. So, this is the favor he wants!? Stop the investigation? Is he crazy to ask that!?
nâWhy should I stop the investigation when your people attacked my father? You see, now my father is seriously injuredâŠâ
nScarlett was at a loss for words with this Brody Wood way of thinking. Does he understand the law? Well, he doesnât have to go to law school to know whatâs right and whatâs wrong, right!?
nâI know. Thatâs why I come to say sorry to you⊠It was a misunderstanding. My mother never asks them to attack your father. But itâs the fault of the people in the fieldâŠâ He paused when he saw Scarlett didnât say anything but just stood there staring at him.
nHearing his words could make Scarlett understand why Brody was looking for her. Turns out his mother was behind her fatherâs attack, and now sheâs been arrested!? Itâs perfect! She needed to teach them a lesson.
nBrody smiled secretly at Scarlettâs expression. Itâs time to make this girl comply with his request. No one can resist money, right!?
nâAnd I know your family has financial problems. Scarlett, if you stop this investigation, I can give you as much money as you wantâŠâ Brody continued his words, followed by a confident smile on his face.
nScarlett, ââŠâ
nâWhat the hell!! You think youâre rich so you can buy me with your money? You are a stupid fat man! Even if you sell all the assets of the Wood Family, you will never touch the lowest value of the assets I own!â
nScarlett canât help but curse this idiot Brody in her heart.
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