Chapter 3The Seventh Divorce

Sebastian's video call came through: "Scarlett, I've handled the company affairs and am on my way back. Want a midnight snack?"

I thought seriously, "No, no appetite."

Sebastian's expression instantly became nervous: "What's wrong? Did the guy who called this afternoon bother you? He... he didn't do anything to you, right?"

Although he turned his head pretending to speak casually, the slight pursing of his lower lip revealed Sebastian's concern.

I smiled and shook my head: "What are you thinking? It's just hot weather. Don't answer strange calls like that in the future, they are all harassment."

When Sebastian returned home and saw the empty living room, he rushed into the bedroom. Seeing me packing, he breathed a sigh of relief.

"Aren't we going abroad next month? Why packing now?"

I smiled and hugged him, continuing to pack: "I changed the ticket to three days later. Let's leave early and travel there."

When buying the ticket, I hesitated for a long time. But now, deciding to leave was just a matter of a split second.

There is nothing worth lingering here anymore.

Except...

Early the next morning, I arrived at the auction.

My parents went missing during their world tour years ago. On a small island up for bid today, there is the only clue I've found so far.

But before I reached my seat, I was tripped by a high heel.

Mia chuckled, "No way, Scarlett. Although your child calls me Mom now, you don't need to bow so deeply to me."

"You are so much older than me, I'm afraid it will shorten my life."

Although she said that, she didn't walk away. Instead, she asked her friends to help me up.

"So good at acting pitiful. If I were a man, I would be soft-hearted. Too bad, Julian is devoted and faithful, only has eyes for me."

I slapped away the hands helping me: "Being a mistress feels good, huh? Otherwise, you wouldn't be smiling so happily, right?"

Mia's smile disappeared, "You really have a sharp tongue. Hope you can still smile later."

Thinking she was talking about Julian, I didn't care. Who cares about a man who already cheated?

But unexpectedly, when the bidding for the island project started, Julian's subordinate began presenting using my proposal.

My proposal was stolen!

I looked at Julian in disbelief. He turned his head away unnaturally.

I worked sleeplessly for a month on this proposal to get the usage rights of this island and investigate the clues before my parents disappeared.

I didn't expect him to treat me like this for Mia.

Mia tilted her head, pointing at the PPT on stage: "Is the presentation good, Scarlett? I'm determined to win."

To find the truth, I could only grit my teeth and call my subordinate: "Add ten points to the budget. No matter what, I want this island."

Julian opened his mouth looking at me, seeming to want to explain, but was pulled by Mia: "Julian, you said you would give this island to me. How can you let Scarlett snatch this island with your money?"

I smiled bitterly. So, we started from scratch together, but in outsiders' eyes, I was just a leech.

Just as I wanted to tell Julian I would compete to the end, he suddenly stopped Mia:

"What's the point of fighting for a deserted island? I have a better gift for you, Mia."