"Listen to your mom, Lucas. Though I agree that, with your intellect, you don't need to go to kindergarten, believe me when I say this will allow you to experience what it truly means to be a child. I didn't get to go to kindergarten, and I regret it every single day," Jonathan said sagely with a nostalgic expression."You've never been to kindergarten?" Scarlett questioned incredulously. She was under the impression that rich people like him valued education more than anything else, so she thought that his family would've sent him to the most prestigious kindergarten in the city."Don't look at me like that. It's just that, like Lucas, I was unusually intelligent at a young age, so my family decided to hire private tutors to teach me instead of sending me to school. Growing up, I've never actually experienced what it was like to go to school, so I really want to experience school life for a change," Jonathan replied regretfully."I actually somewhat pity you now … Did you hear your
After Scarlett hung up the phone, she seemed genuinely moved by Dylan and pulled out a tissue to dab at her damp eyes before suddenly bursting into laughter.At Leonard Corporations, Jonathan was completely swamped with work. The project that Tristan and Phoebe sabotaged cost the company a few million dollars, and it would take a while for the company to recover from that kind of loss. Leonard Corporations and Jackson Enterprise had had partnerships in the past, but Jonathan still wasn't sure if Mr. Jackson would agree to sign an amended agreement with him. After all, Tristan had signed the agreement with Mr. Jackson as a shareholder, and the project had already been set into motion. As such, it seemed like there was nothing Jonathan could do to salvage this project besides meet up with Mr. Jackson personally to discuss matters.Jonathan turned to Cedrick and instructed, "Give Mr. Jackson a call and ask him if he would like to join me at the White Heron for dinner tomorrow."Cedri
However, Jonathan didn't mention anything about his work and simply whipped up a feast for Scarlett and Lucas."Wow! The food actually tastes pretty good. Your cooking skills are getting better by the day. Maybe someday you'll actually get on my level!" Lucas praised him through a mouth stuffed full of food. Jonathan was unsure of how to react to such a backhanded compliment."Silly child. Just eat your food. How was school today?" Scarlett asked."I feel as if the people in my class aren't on the same level as me and might even be several levels lower. In fact, they're so dumb that I'm worried that my IQ will be reduced just by being in the same class as them. In fact, the teachers aren't any better either. When I heard them talking about the topics for the class, I really wanted to laugh," Lucas said arrogantly."Tone down the sass, young man. I didn't send you to kindergarten because I wanted you to learn. I sent you so you would be able to interact with your peers like a normal
Inexplicably, Scarlett found herself standing outside of Leonard Corporations, and she thought back to the time she'd coincidentally bumped into Jonathan when she first got back to Catheden. She didn't know why she suddenly felt the urge to enter the building, but she quickly abandoned that thought. What good would come out of it? It's not like seeing Jonathan would solve any of her problems, and it may even cause an even bigger conflict instead. By tomorrow morning, the two of them would have nothing to do with each other anymore. Until then, she wasn't going to do anything rash.Scarlett also suddenly remembered that Dylan was coming back to Atville today, and if he saw her at Leonard Corporations with Jonathan, there would definitely be trouble. Just then, her phone rang. It was Jonathan. "Hello? Jonathan? Is there a problem?""Scar, I have a dinner to attend tonight. It might take a long time, so I won't be coming home. You should just go to sleep with Lucas first," Jonathan
"Scar, I've been dreaming of making you my bride ever since I fell for you. I've had countless dreams of you in a wedding dress, holding my hand, and smiling brightly. Now that you've agreed to marry me, it feels like all my dreams are finally coming true. I couldn't be happier. Thank you for fulfilling my dreams, Scar." Scarlett had Dylan wrapped around her finger, and he'd completely fallen head over heels for her ever since they'd met in Amerstica.Dylan's words were sincere, and Scarlett really wanted to forgo the marriage ceremony and just marry him on the spot."I know that you love me, and tomorrow, your dream of marrying me will finally become a reality!" Scarlett replied with a smile.Dylan returned her smile before suddenly saying, "Oh, right. I have to take you somewhere.""Where?""You'll know when we get there," Dylan simply replied secretively before helping her into his car.Dylan sped down the highway impatiently, like he couldn't wait to take Scarlett to the lo
At the White Heron, Jonathan had just finished discussing some matters with Mr. Jackson. Although the discussions were far from complete, they had at least managed to settle almost half of the issues with the project.Jonathan pulled out his buzzing phone and realized that Lucas had sent him two text messages.The first message read, "Uncle Jonathan, why aren't you coming home tonight? Don't you know that my mommy is going to marry Dylan tomorrow?"Jonathan's heart skipped a beat as he read the message, but he assumed that Lucas was messing with him, so he moved on to read the next message."Hey! Why aren't you replying? I know you think I'm kidding, but I'm really not this time! My mom is really going to get married tomorrow, and she also told me not to tell you. But I'm worried that she'll regret her decision, so I'm telling you! Well, I think you know what you have to do. Alright, I'm going to sleep now. Goodnight!"Jonathan's mind raced after he read the message and suddenly f
Scarlett woke up bright and early the next morning and realized that Dylan's car was already parked outside her house.She got out of bed and made her way to the car to look for Dylan, but quickly realized that there was no one inside. She was just about to go back inside when a pair of large hands covered her eyes.Scarlett yelped in surprise as she heard Dylan's voice behind her. "Guess who?""Dylan! Don't you think it's a bit too early for games like this?""Oh, you guessed it correctly," Dylan said with a smile as he let go."Why are you here so early? Lucas is still in bed." Scarlett had planned to wake Lucas up before going to do her hair and makeup. She hadn't expected Dylan to drop by so early."I'm here to take you to the makeup studio! I've already talked to Macy, and she'll bring Lucas later, so you don't have to worry. We should let him sleep in for a while longer so he doesn't fall asleep during the ceremony."Dylan knew that Scarlet would be worried about Lucas,
"Can everyone please turn their attention to the video? That is how the bride before you acts around me. Now, does everyone still approve of this marriage?" Jonathan addressed the crowd gleefully."Get the fuck out, now!" Dylan roared again.However, Dylan's mother, Cassandra, stood up and said, "Wait, let's hear what Mr. Leonard has to say first.""Thank you. As everyone can see from the screen, Scarlett is in a relationship with me, and she doesn't really want to marry Dylan. In fact, we even have a son together. Just look at how much Lucas looks like me—I'm sure that no one here doubts that he's my son."Everyone's attention then turned to Lucas, and then back to Jonathan. Both of them were indeed carbon copies of each other, reinforcing Jonathan's outlandish claims."That's enough!" Scarlett had had enough. She would've never expected Jonathan to do something so despicable. Time and time again, she was willing to compromise for him, but he'd gone too far this time."What? Are