When Scarlet came out after work that evening, she found William’s Bentley waiting right at the hospital entrance.
Lester respectfully opened the car door for her.
Scarlet glanced at William inside the car. “Why are you here? Emily isn’t here watching you, so there’s no need to…”
Before she could finish, William turned his phone toward her.
Emily’s smiling face appeared on the screen. “You’re done for the day, aren’t you? Of course, William should come pick you up. Hurry home for dinner. I made herb–roasted lamb today.”
With Emily watching through a video call, Scarlet had no choice but to get into William’s car.
William was incredibly busy. He’d pushed back several appointments and headed home early to spend more time with Emily, but his phone kept ringing nonstop along the way.
As they were almost home, Scarlet waited until he finished a call and turned to him. “Is the agreement still not drafted?”
William answered casually without looking up, “My lawyer is sick. I’m not some slave driver. I don’t make people work when they’re unwell.”
“Forget it. I’ll draft it myself,” Scarlet said. “It’s not that complicated anyway.”
William looked up at her, and there was a trace of mockery in his voice. “Impressive. You’re truly multi–talented, Dr. Benson.”
“What choice do I have? Well, depending on you is clearly not an option.” Scarlet wanted it done and over. “I can stop by your office around noon tomorrow.”
“I’ve got plans tomorrow,” William said.
“The day after?” Scarlet asked.
“I’ll be on a business trip,” William replied.
“When will you be back?” she asked again.
“Don’t know yet,” William responded.
Hearing that, Scarlet frowned. “I’ll sign it and send it to your office then. You can sign and finalize it whenever you’re back. I believe even someone as busy as you can spare a minute.”
William’s expression dimmed, as if his mood had suddenly been ruined. He leaned back and tossed his phone aside. “Let’s do it next Monday.”
They entered the house together, acting perfectly normal in front of Emily.
That night, Scarlet left her door unlocked so Emily wouldn’t suspect anything. However, William didn’t show up.
William went on his business trip after that. With him gone, Scarlet felt a rare sense of peace.
Emily, on the other hand, was thoroughly displeased. Every night, she used Scarlet’s phone to video–call William, and each time she made sure Scarlet appeared on screen with her.
William was attending a dinner when he answered the call.
Someone caught a glimpse of the caller ID and immediately started teasing him. “Your wife’s nightly check–in is punctual as
ever.”
William let out a noncommittal sound. “It’s my grandma.”
The moment the call connected, Emily pouted. “How many days has it been since you left? Is your precious project more
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important than my life
William replies casually, “Why don’t you take my life instead
A few people at the table had visited the Cooper residence before and immediately recognized Emily. The others hurried to greet her in tum
Amid the overlapping flattery, William’s gaze drifted to the corner of the screen, where a reluctant figure had been made to
apperat
Scarlet wasn’t one for socializing Nottching the crowd on his end, she quietly stepped aside,
Her face and upper body were mostly out of sight, leaving only her hands in view as she massaged Emily’s legs. Her fingers were long and delicate, her wrists as fait as show
Someone offered William a cigarette
He took it between his lips as the man cupped a hand to light it and joked, “That’s your wife, right? She has such pretty hands”
William lifted his gaze. “Did I say you could look?”
The man sheepishly moved aside.
William pulled the phone away and dismissed the group. “I’ll be back tomorrow.”
Scarlet had been staying at the Coopers for several days. She went straight after work to see Emily, even on weekends.
Feeling ignored, Lucy complained, “Are you sure she’s not faking it? She just wants to trap you at the Cooper residence. That old lady is cumming as heck”
“Don’t think the worst of people,” Scarlet warned.
“Fine. I’m thinking the worst. You’re literally the type to get taken advantage of and still help them out,” Lucy remarked. After the call, Scarlet went back to cutting fruit.
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