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The woman was holding a small plate of food stained with oil. The contents had spilled onto the floor, and the oily residue had dripped down the side of the plate, creating a mess.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett understood immediately-the young woman must have gotten the oil on her dress.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But the girl\u2019s apology seemed sincere, her face full of remorse. Thinking it was probably unintentional, Scarlett didn\u2019t scold her. \u201cIt\u2019s fine,\u201d she said simply.\u00a0<\/p>\n
With that, she left the dining area and headed for the restroom.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Standing in front of the mirror, she turned her back to it and saw a large stain of oil on the fabric. The pure white dress was instantly ruined by the blemish.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett reached back, trying to clean it, but found she couldn\u2019t properly reach the spot. Even if she could, she realized it wouldn\u2019t come out easily, so she gave up.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After washing her hands and looking up, she saw another figure reflected in the mirror.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent was leaning against the wall, his gaze fixed on the stain on her back. \u201cThat person did it on purpose just now,\u201d he stated suddenly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett straightened up. She pulled a paper towel to dry her hands and replied, \u201cI\u2019m not sure.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She genuinely wasn\u2019t. The banquet hall was crowded. It was hard for her to judge if the young woman had done it intentionally, especially since the bump had been on her back\u2014she didn\u2019t have eyes there.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent shifted his posture, crossing his arms as he looked at her. \u201cI saw it clearly. She did it on purpose. Did you offend someone?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett was silent for a few seconds before saying, \u201cEven if I did offend someone, it would be someone from the Stewart family.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent\u2019s gaze deepened as it held hers. \u201cDo you really think anyone from the Stewart family would be that petty?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing this, Scarlett pressed her lips together in a faint, amused smile but didn\u2019t elaborate.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Whether the Stewart family is petty or not, Vincent might not know, but I certainly do. However, there was no use in saying more, and she didn\u2019t plan to explain.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She turned her head and met his gaze directly. \u201cWith the weekend coming up, why don\u2019t we go to the county clerk\u2019s office on Monday to get new copies of our marriage certificates? Then we can move forward with everything else.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Seeing her complete lack of emotion, Vincent couldn\u2019t help testing the waters. \u201cDo we have to be in such a hurry?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He leaned in slightly, easily enveloping her in his shadow.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett looked up at him, displeased. \u201cWhat do you want, then?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent\u2019s lips curled into a disdainful smirk. \u201cYou really think three minutes is my limit?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett frowned at him. \u201cI\u2019ve experienced it firsthand. How could it be false?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent suddenly raised his hand and lifted her chin. His eyes bore directly into hers, his tone laced with a hint of resentment. \u201cTry it again, and you\u2019ll know for sure.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett found his action flirtatious and disrespectful. Remembering that this same hand had also touched Sabrina filled her with revulsion. She pushed his hand away forcefully. \u201cVincent, that really won\u2019t be necessary. This Monday, we\u2019re getting the certificates reissued.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
With that, she stepped around him and left the restroom.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vincent\u2019s eyes followed her, lingering on the stain on her back, his brow furrowing slightly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When Scarlett returned to the ballroom, Claire had already come downstairs. She approached Scarlett, asking curiously, \u201cWhere did you go? I was looking for you everywhere just now.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett smiled and explained, \u201cI just went to the restroom to wash up.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Claire noticed the stain on Scarlett\u2019s back. \u201cWhat happened here?\u201d she asked, frowning.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett forced a smile. \u201cIt\u2019s nothing serious. Don\u2019t let it ruin your mood.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Claire wanted to ask more, but a small group of people not far away turned and looked over at them simultaneously.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The distance wasn\u2019t great, and Scarlett and Claire could hear their whispers,\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIs that the woman who seduced Ms. Crowley\u2019s father?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, Ms. Crowley just said it\u2019s her, the one with the oil stain on her back. She specializes in seducing middle-aged men, wreaking havoc in their families. Even after being clearly rejected, she still throws herself at them, letting them have their way for free.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cUgh, how does a woman like her deserve to be at this event?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat a disgrace. She looks decent, but she\u2019s actually a sly temptress.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cShe has no shame. If I were her, I\u2019d want to find a hole to hide in.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Claire turned to look at Scarlett, confused. \u201cAre they talking about you?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett was also baffled. She nodded uncertainly. \u201cI think so?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Claire couldn\u2019t take it. She immediately stepped forward to confront them, but Scarlett grabbed her arm and shook her head. \u201cLet\u2019s listen a bit more. Let\u2019s see how far they\u2019ll take this absurdity!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Before the gossiping crowd could finish, Daniel and Harris came down from the second floor. As they descended, Vincent also happened to be returning from the direction of the restrooms.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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