Chapter 182 Family Pretense.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After saying goodbye to Nolan, Scarlett walked over to Vincent\u2019s car and got inside.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once seated, she didn\u2019t waste any time. \u201cLet\u2019s talk at the Oakland Villa. It\u2019s quieter there.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finished\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing her bring up the divorce the moment she got in, Vincent couldn\u2019t help but frown. His gaze sharpened as he studied her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Feeling uneasy under his intense scrutiny, Scarlett asked, \u201cWhat is it?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cGrandpa wants us to go back for dinner,\u201d Vincent explained. \u201cI came to pick you up. He said it\u2019s to make up for your birthday.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett was taken aback, then quickly followed up, \u201cHow long until the divorce agreement is ready?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve already given the instructions,\u201d Vincent replied.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then, staring intently into her eyes, he asked, \u201cAre you in a hurry?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett didn\u2019t avoid his gaze. She met it directly and answered honestly, \u201cYes.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent paused. As he lowered his eyes, he noticed the bracelet on her wrist-the one Damian had won at the auction. Now it was on her wrist.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He thought she must be asking for a divorce because of Damian. But it didn\u2019t really matter. He had never loved her anyway.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Before Vincent could say anything more, his phone rang. It was Xavier.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Answering the call, he heard Xavier\u2019s impatient voice. \u201cYou rascal, have you picked up Scarlett yet?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent replied, \u201cYes, I have.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Xavier urged, \u201cThen hurry back. Everyone\u2019s waiting for you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent acknowledged and hung up.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After putting his phone away, he turned to Scarlett again. \u201cOnce the divorce agreement is drafted, I\u2019ll find time to contact you to sign it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett knew the divorce couldn\u2019t be rushed, especially in a family like Vincent\u2019s. With a child involved and so many ties to consider, she simply agreed, \u201cHmm.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Seeing her acceptance, Vincent added, \u201cFor now, let\u2019s go back for dinner.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
With that, he started the car and drove off.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The ride to the Stewart Manor was spent in silence.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Thinking of Xavier, Scarlett felt a pang of guilt.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Finished\u00a0<\/p>\n
Most people might accept their divorce, but Xavier was different. He genuinely wanted Scarlett and Vincent to stay together forever.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Their marriage had happened largely because Xavier had strongly pushed for it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Back then, Scarlett had been deeply grateful to him and had always treated him with warmth and respect.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After the wedding, Xavier had treated her like his own granddaughter.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But now, getting a divorce\u2026 breaking the news to him would not be easy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
While stopped at a red light, Scarlett turned to look at Vincent. He stared straight ahead, jaw set tight, nose sharp, lips pressed thin, eyes gently closed, and thick eyelashes brushing his cheeks.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He was undeniably handsome-a face that had captivated countless people.\u00a0<\/p>\n
At one time, Scarlett had given everything for that face.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But now, it stirred nothing in her heart.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She studied him and asked, \u201cHow are you planning to explain things to Grandpa?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent glanced over. He answered plainly, \u201cI don\u2019t know. But he won\u2019t agree to us divorcing.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He wasn\u2019t sure when it had started, but the way Scarlett looked at him had grown so distant.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After a moment\u2019s thought, Scarlett said, \u201cThen let\u2019s keep it from him for now. After the divorce is finalized, you can break it to him slowly.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing this, Vincent was momentarily stunned before finally giving a quiet \u201cHmm.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
When they arrived at the Stewart Manor, the staff greeted them at the door.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After getting out of the car, Vincent didn\u2019t open the door for Scarlett but went straight to the trunk.\u00a0<\/p>\n
By the time she stepped out, he had already closed it, holding a large box that appeared to be a cake.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Finished\u00a0<\/p>\n
Inside the living room, Scarlett found Richard, Amanda, and Luke were also there, though Lucy hadn\u2019t returned.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Given Amanda\u2019s usual temperament, she would typically make sarcastic remarks toward Scarlett. But tonight, she was unusually quiet-not only did she refrain from speaking, but she also ate her meal peacefully.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett found it strange but didn\u2019t ask.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once dinner began, Xavier instructed Vincent, \u201cVincent, serve Scarlett some food.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent responded, \u201cI know, Grandpa.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He placed a chicken drumstick and a piece of rib in Scarlett\u2019s bowl.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Looking at the food piled before her, Scarlett said flatly, \u201cThank you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Luke, who happened to be sitting opposite her, couldn\u2019t resist a sarcastic comment. \u201cSo fake!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing this, Scarlett simply gave a low, dismissive laugh.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The meal proceeded relatively peacefully, largely because Amanda didn\u2019t pick any fights.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After everyone finished eating, the staff cleared the table.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent had them bring the cake over and place it in the center. Once the candles were lit, the lights were turned off.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Xavier, sitting at the head of the table, called out to Luke, who was sitting in the corner. \u201cLuke, stand up\u00a0<\/p>\n
and sing \u2018Happy Birthday\u2019 to Scarlett.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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