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Scarlett didn\u2019t address his question about Vanessa. She cut directly to the matter at hand. \u201cThe bank card you gave me has been frozen.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent paused momentarily, then recalled the instructions he\u2019d given Abbott previously. Yes, he had indeed ordered the card to be frozen.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He didn\u2019t bother offering an explanation. After a brief silence, he asked Scarlett, \u201cWhat were you trying to purchase?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett opened her mouth, wanting to demand why the card was frozen, but seeing Vincent\u2019s dismissive attitude made it clear he was fully aware of the situation. The words died in her throat.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then Vincent stated abruptly, \u201cI\u2019ll transfer some money to you instead.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett felt anger rising, but she was too emotionally drained to argue. She told him flatly, \u201cNever mind.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
With that, she ended the call without hesitation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Melinda, standing nearby, had overheard the entire conversation. Even without full context, she could easily piece together what had happened.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She immediately erupted at Scarlett, \u201cThat absolute jerk! How can he treat you like this and you\u2019re still not filing for divorce?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett\u2019s voice was hoarse with suppressed emotion. \u201cIt will happen soon.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The more Melinda thought about it, the angrier she became. \u201cThat despicable man! He spends millions on fireworks displays for his mistress\u2019 birthday, not to mention all the luxury gifts and extravagant surprises. He casually blows through tens of millions, but when you want to buy your own daughter a dress costing a few thousand, you have to beg him for money? I swear, how does he not get run over every time he crosses the street?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett felt disappointed and hurt, but by now she had grown accustomed to such treatment. It barely registered anymore.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMelinda, I simply won\u2019t make the purchase. There\u2019s no need to waste energy getting angry over someone like him.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Melinda was practically shaking with rage. \u201cI genuinely want to strangle that scumbag with my bare hands.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett squeezed her friend\u2019s hand reassuringly. \u201cLet it go. He\u2019s not worth your outrage.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Incidents like this had occurred too many times to count. If she allowed herself to react to every single one, she\u2019d have drowned in bitterness long ago.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Melinda\u2019s heart ached for Scarlett. \u201cYou threw away your academic career for that worthless man, and look where it\u2019s gotten you. You graduated at the top of our class, yet ended up with the most disappointing life. After all these years, you\u2019re still just a junior doctor.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Even Melinda, who had been an average student, had advanced to become a lead obstetrician. But Scarlett, who once shone so brilliantly\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett didn\u2019t wish to dwell on the topic. She told Melinda, \u201cI\u2019ll focus on catching up studies and professional development.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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my\u00a0<\/p>\n
Melinda believed she was capable of remarkable achievements, but who could possibly compensate for those five wasted years?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Eventually, Scarlett led Melinda back to the children\u2019s section. The items she had selected earlier remained piled at the checkout counter.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The clerk noticed her return and approached promptly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett looked at her, somewhat embarrassed. \u201cI apologize, regarding those items earlier\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She hadn\u2019t finished saying \u201cI won\u2019t be taking them\u201d when a deep, authoritative voice sounded behind her. \u201cPackage everything up.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett turned to look. It was Damian, dressed in his signature black trench coat. Black suited him perfectly-he carried that dangerous, rebellious aura, yet his sharp, handsome features made him resemble a movie star more than an actual troublemaker.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He was grinning at Scarlett, his expression both arrogant and wild.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett frowned at him. \u201cThat won\u2019t be necessary. I don\u2019t want any of it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Damian strode over, retrieved a sleek black credit card from his coat, and handed it to the clerk. He raised an eyebrow defiantly and declared, \u201cWhen a woman says she doesn\u2019t want something, she usually means the opposite. Pack everything. Charge it to my card.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Remembering Nathan\u2019s warning, Scarlett didn\u2019t dare get too close to Damian. Seeing him prepared to pay, she panicked and urgently whispered to the clerk, \u201cI said I don\u2019t want these. Even if he pays, I won\u2019t accept them.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
With that, Scarlett grabbed Melinda\u2019s hand and strode decisively out of the children\u2019s section.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She reasoned that if Damian witnessed her firm refusal, he would abandon his intention to purchase the items.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Her heart was still racing as they exited the shopping mall.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Melinda remarked, \u201cScarlett, that incredibly attractive man seemed genuinely interested in you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett simply shook her head. \u201cYou\u2019re reading too much into it. He\u2019s an infamous playboy. He shows interest in countless women. I\u2019m a divorced mother-why would he possibly be serious about me?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Melinda remained convinced. \u201cI have good intuition about these things. If he wasn\u2019t interested, why would he offer to pay for your purchases?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett didn\u2019t know how to respond, so she stated simply, \u201cIt could be anyone. But it definitely won\u2019t be him.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Langley family ranked among the most powerful in Rivergate, and Damian essentially lived under a spotlight. Even if he didn\u2019t marry some wealthy socialite, he would inevitably end up with someone from an equally prominent family.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Melinda remained undeterred. She continued encouraging Scarlett. \u201cJust give it a chance! He\u2019s incredibly handsome, and you\u2019re just going to let him pass by without even trying?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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