Chapter 11 Guess She Doesn’t Want to Go Back to the Joyner Family

Sean was about to remind the girl that if she really wanted to, she could just tear up the contract.

Worst bcase/bb, /bwhen she made a run for it, he could always “identally” let her slip away.

“Fifteen days from now, I’ll be attending a pharmaceutical review conference. I won’t be able to assist with your research that day.”

Sean covered his face.

She was the first person he’d ever seen dare to negotiate terms with iJandale’s /iMr. Fletcher.

And knowing Jasper’s cold, no–nonsense personality….

This over–the–top mistaken heiress was about to get burned.

But Jasper’s expression didn’t change. He didn’t seem to take it as a slight.

“You’re my research partner. I’m not restricting your freedom.”

Scarlett finally handed over the signed contract with a faint smile.

“Then let’s work well together.”

“Mr. Fletcher!”

A knock came at the door, the voice low and urgent.

Sean tensed and went to open it. After hearing the report, he nced over, his expression grave.

Jasper gave a nod, then looked toward Scarlett.

“Take her with you. Have a surgeon treat her wounds.”

Scarlett’s eyes shot up.

iHow /iidid /iihe /iiknow /iishe /iiwas /iiinjured/ii? /i

Sean didn’t look surprised.

The bloodstains fromst night’s banquet were still fresh in his memory.

“Come on, let’s go, Ms. Scarlett.”

Scarlett didn’t move.

Jasper reminded her, “My research partner can’t be injured. It would affect the data.”

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Scarlett: “…”

Is it itoo /iite /ito regret this now?

Humanity Hospital.

Stanley bpaced /bnervously down the corridor, beads of sweat dripping from his forehead.

bNot /bfar off, Reba bwas /bspeaking softly tofort him.

“Stanley, don’t worry. Mr. Grayson has made so many amazing films – God won’t abandon someone like him. bI /balready asked Professor Miller to go in and check. I’m sure we’ll hear something soon. Don’t stressb./bb” /b

Stanley nodded but didn’t reply, continuing to pace restlessly.

Reba kept going.

“Because of your script, Mr. Grayson agreed to let you be the male lead. You’re going to be a superstar.”

Stanley, despite his Joyner family background, needed a major break to rise to the top in showbiz.

He needed attention, a good script, and a great director.

For his birthday, Scarlett had given him a script. He hadn’t paid much attention to it and passed it to his

agent.

The agent submitted it, and several directors showed interest. That’s when Stanley took it seriously and studied the script again – just in time to get Mr. Grayson’s offer.

He’d immediately epted and even gifted Scarlett a hair clip in thanks.

But ns never keep up with reality.

Right as production was about to start, Mr. Grayson suddenly copsed. After several inconclusive tests, his condition remained uncertain. If he didn’t wake up soon, the entire film might be scrapped.

Given Mr. Grayson’s status in the industry, no one would dare take over his project.

And with the exclusive contract in ce, Stanley couldn’t just go film something else.

In entertainment, if you didn’t stay relevant, you were forgotten fast.

With that thought, he messaged his agent to start considering second–tier brand endorsements.

Then-

The elevator dinged.

Three people walked out.

Sean was still nagging.

“Cardiology and surgery are next to each other. We’re visiting a friend. You go get patched up.”

Scarlett nodded impatiently. “Okay, I got it.”

“I just shared my contact with you. Call me or Jasper if anythinges up.”

“Got it.”

“No cking. I’ll be checking your test reportter.”

Scarlett sighed.

“How about… you go in my ce?”

Sean blinked, suddenly realizing he might be getting a bit overbearing.

–

But every time he thought of what Scarlett had been through with the Joyners and Jasper’s line, i‘/iiThe /iiJoyner /iifamily /iiwould /iirecognize /iithe /iiwrong /iidaughter/ii?/i‘ he couldn’t help but feel sorry for her.

Like his own little sister had been bullied. ulli– /li/ul

His protectiveness kicked in before he could stop it.

“You can’t avoid medical care. You need to stay calm, no fear. Doctors won’t—”

“I’m going.”

iIs /iihe /iia /iisaint /iior /iiwhat/i?

When they first met, they’d both been formal and polite.

“Slow down, will you? You’ll tear your stitches.”

Scarlett: “…”

She sped up, not watching where she was going and walked right into someone.

–

She looked up, ready to apologize, but frowned instead.

“Scarlett?”

Stanley looked surprised. “What are you doing here?”

Scarlett didn’t answer. She turned to walk around him.

But he blocked her path again.

“This is your attitude when youe to apologize?”

Stanley scoffed and grabbed her shoulder.

“So you actually tracked me down? Must’ve done your homework.”

He purposely gripped her hard – trying to remind her how angry he was.

But he’d forgotten – her shoulder was injured.

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And it had bjust /bstarted bleeding again.

Without hesitation, she shoved his arm away.

Stanley stumbled back, unsteady.

“Mr. Stanley, kindly show some respect.”

Stanley froze.

It was the first time he’d ever seen Scarlett so cold.

Like he was something disgusting.

What the ihell/ii? /i

Scarlett used to greet him with smilesb, /bgo out of her way to cheer him up.

What, did she wake up on the wrong side of the bed today?

And he hadn’t even chewed her out properly yet. He’d let her off

And she still had the nerve to snap at him?

iUnbelievable/ii! /i

easy.

“This isn’t favoritism, Stanley really does have important matters to attend to.”

Reba looked like she was about to cry.

“Please don’t be mad. When this is all over, I promise I’ll take you home to apologize. I’ll make sure Mom and Dad forgive you.”

That did it.

Stanley finally understood.

Scarlett had tracked him down to apologize, only to find Reba there too – and flew into a jealous rage..

“You’re not a kid anymore. Can’t you act like an adult?”

He sighed, looking at her in disappointment.

“Go make some herbal supplements for Reba, thene back to the Joyner familyter.”

“Depending on how you behave, I might help smooth things over with our parents.”

Scarlett lifted her eyes. Her pale face was filled with icy contempt.

“Then get the hell out of my way.”

“Herbal what?” Stanley’s voice cracked. “Scarlett!”

She frowned and shoved him aside again, then turned and walked into the surgical ward.

She mmed the door shut behind her, cutting off the burning re he was still throwing her way.

“She’s lost her damn mind! She’s actually going against me now? What – the Joyner family?!”

she doesn’t want to go back to

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