Chapter 109 Nolan\u2019s Defense\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finished\u00a0<\/p>\n
He offered Scarlett a warm smile. \u201cI was just about to ask you the same question-what brings you to this part of town?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett explained casually, \u201cI was just giving a friend a ride home.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nolan nodded understandingly before suggesting, \u201cSince we\u2019ve both found ourselves here unexpectedly, would you care to join me for some late-night snacks?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett agreed without hesitation, \u201cThat sounds perfect.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Since she had her car, Scarlett gestured for Nolan to take the passenger seat.\u00a0<\/p>\n
They drove to a famously popular street food alley known for its vibrant atmosphere. Before sitting down, Nolan meticulously cleaned both chairs and their table with disinfectant wipes, attending to every possible surface she might touch.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett smiled at his thoroughness. \u201cNolan, you really don\u2019t need to go through all this trouble. I\u2019m not nearly that delicate.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nolan simply returned her smile and continued his careful cleaning of everything within Scarlett\u2019s reach.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But the moment Nolan settled into his seat, he noticed an unexpected group entering the establishment, their arrival marked by the rustling of the entrance curtain being pushed aside.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent, Daniel, Harris, Sabrina\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n
They filed in and selected a table not far away.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Daniel was the first to spot Scarlett. He nudged Vincent discreetly, directing his attention toward their table.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When Vincent looked over, Scarlett met his gaze directly. Their eyes held for a brief, charged moment before both simultaneously looked away.\u00a0<\/p>\n
What incredibly unfortunate timing-running into each other in such an unlikely place.\u00a0<\/p>\n
All she had wanted was a peaceful meal with Nolan.\u00a0<\/p>\n
While they waited for their food, Daniel suddenly rose and approached their table.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Before Scarlett could process his intention, Daniel pulled up a chair and seated himself directly beside Nolan.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBet you didn\u2019t know this,\u201d Daniel began, his tone deliberately provocative, \u201cbut just about an hour ago, Scarlett was having dinner with another man.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He was clearly attempting to paint Scarlett as promiscuous in Nolan\u2019s eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Most men might have begun questioning Scarlett\u2019s character upon hearing such a remark, but Nolan merely smiled calmly at Daniel. \u201cScarlett is free to do as she pleases. Who she chooses to dine with is none of my concern. Her happiness is what matters-not just to me, but no one has the right to control her\u00a0<\/p>\n
choices.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\/3\u00a0<\/p>\n
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In Nolan\u2019s perspective, he hadn\u2019t earned the privilege to dictate Scarlett\u2019s personal life.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Moreover, he trusted that Scarlett conducted herself with integrity.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Daniel\u2019s expression hardened at Nolan\u2019s response. \u201cWith all the women available in this city, you deliberately choose to pursue this particular one?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nolan remained unruffled. \u201cThat remains none of your business.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Daniel pressed further, \u201cTell me what type of woman you prefer. I can make introductions. My social connections are extensive-I know women of every variety you could possibly imagine.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finished\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nolan replied politely but firmly, \u201cI appreciate the offer, but it\u2019s unnecessary. You should conserve your social resources for yourself.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing Nolan\u2019s unwavering defense of Scarlett, Daniel\u2019s irritation mounted. He lowered his voice to a venomous whisper. \u201cYou were once highly respected in medical circles, yet now you can\u2019t even secure employment. All those years of education rendered worthless by a single word from me. How does that feel, Dr. Huntley?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nolan offered Daniel a deliberately bright, artificial smile, though his eyes remained cold. \u201cIt feels remarkably liberating. Early retirement provides abundant free time.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Daniel grew even more incensed. \u201cOnly stray dogs content themselves with others\u2019 leftovers. Don\u2019t degrade yourself to that level, Dr. Huntley.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nolan\u2019s smile widened. \u201cHow amusing-that description seems to fit you rather perfectly as well.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Realizing Nolan had just called him an animal, Daniel snapped, \u201cNolan, you-\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett had heard enough. She fixed Daniel with an icy glare. \u201cWhy do you persist in harassing us, Mr. Lennox? My private affairs aren\u2019t even my husband\u2019s concern-what gives you the right to interfere?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her words struck with precision, momentarily rendering Daniel speechless. Still, he attempted a dismissive tone. \u201cNo particular reason. I simply find your behavior intolerable.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett retorted sharply, \u201cThen you should learn to tolerate your displeasure silently. No law requires you to voice.every distasteful thought that enters your mind.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She allowed Daniel no opportunity for rebuttal. Rising gracefully, she addressed Nolan, \u201cLet\u2019s find another establishment.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nolan stood immediately. \u201cCertainly.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
As they passed Vincent\u2019s table, Scarlett deliberately paused.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent looked up at her but remained silent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett glared down at him, her voice cutting through the noisy atmosphere. \u201cYou might lack self-control, but you should at least keep your attack dogs leashed. If you\u2019ve abandoned basic decency, you scarcely qualify as human.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She cared nothing for Vincent\u2019s reaction. Having spoken her piece, Scarlett departed with Nolan.\u00a0<\/p>\n
2\/3\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Vincent offered no response, yet his mood visibly darkened.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Having overheard Scarlett\u2019s remarks to Vincent, Daniel appeared ready to pursue them, but Sabrina restrained him with a hand on his arm. \u201cDaniel, let it go. Please return to your seat.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Since Sabrina intervened, Daniel could only sigh in resignation. \u201cVery well.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
1.0K\u00a0<\/p>\n
H\u00a0<\/p>\n
3\/3\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finished\u00a0<\/p>\n
Awakened Housewife: Ignore Betrayer\u2019s Begs\u00a0<\/p>\n
Silent Dreams Never Die \u2014 Author: John Miller 109 Chapter 109 Nolan\u2019s Defense\u00a0 Finished\u00a0 He offered Scarlett a warm smile. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[81],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-27473","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-the-impossible-condition-novel"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27473","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27473"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27473\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27473"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27473"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27473"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}