Chapter 144 - 144 144 How Could There Be Such a Harsh Spell

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Chapter 144: Chapter 144 How Could There Be Such a Harsh Spell Chapter 144: Chapter 144 How Could There Be Such a Harsh Spell The two most authoritative figures in the Jennings Family had spoken. The matter with Chase Jennings was thus settled. No one else in the Jennings Family dared to object, and as the original “catalyst,” Adam Jennings was dumbfounded. He even forgot about the prohibition Scarlett Jennings had placed on him. For the first time, a sense of resentment sprouted in his heart. Compared to Brother Chase, he only had an inconsequential prohibition placed on him, which could be considered quite lucky. This time, Scarlett Jennings’s outburst and the clear stance of Luca Jennings and Old Sir Jiang finally made the Jennings Family deeply realize that Scarlett, the young lady of the family, was really not to be trifled with. Even if they did want to provoke her, they needed to consider whether they could bear the consequences. Adam Jennings didn’t know what others were thinking, but he was completely deflated. He truly didn’t dare to provoke Scarlett anymore. He wouldn’t even dare to use sarcastic remarks. After all, he couldn’t even talk to Scarlett anymore. Adam lowered his head pitifully, A dignified young master of the Jennings Family, yet he fell to such a state. Perhaps because he genuinely looked aggrieved, the attention of the surrounding family members finally turned back to Adam, especially Odessa, “Scarlett, Auntie knows you’ve been wronged, but Adam really meant no harm to you, why don’t you...” “Don’t worry, Auntie.” Scarlett interrupted her, glancing at Adam with cool almond-shaped eyes, “As long as he doesn’t think about talking to me, he can speak normally.” Adam, upon hearing this, was somewhat skeptical, but with so many people present, Scarlett couldn’t possibly lie, so he attempted to speak to Azura Loomis, who was sitting across from him. Opening his mouth carefully for the first time, “Azura?” As he spoke, Adam was astonished himself. He touched his mouth with pleasant surprise and then turned to Odessa, “Mom! I’m okay!” Then quickly turned to Old Sir Jiang, “Grandpa! ...Um...” Adam found himself unable to speak again, his eyes widening in disbelief. Before he could question it, Scarlett casually added from the side, “Talking about me to others doesn’t work either.” Adam: ... What kind of harsh spell was this?! Scarlett was being too domineering! She wouldn’t even let him mention her?! He just wanted Grandpa to ask Scarlett to apologize to him! Adam couldn’t help but feel another wave of anger rising on his face. The surrounding Jennings Family members seemed to guess from his expression that he had subconsciously wanted to complain about Scarlett to Grandpa just now. Not just the second generation, everyone remained silent. Although it was previously mentioned that they shouldn’t harm family members, Scarlett’s so-called prohibition didn’t seem to affect much. As long as Adam behaved and didn’t trouble Scarlett again, the prohibition was essentially non-existent. With this understanding, they couldn’t continue to hold Scarlett responsible for placing a spell on the family. The second and third branches fell silent, not expecting Luca Jennings to speak first, “Adam certainly needs to curb his tongue, but we are all family after all. Scarlett, you can’t just ignore Adam forever.” Luca Jennings didn’t oppose Scarlett teaching those who bullied her a lesson, but he still hoped Scarlett wouldn’t draw the line using such a method of silencing the other party. Because of the Garrison Family, Scarlett’s temperament wasn’t as lively and cheerful as girls her age, and was somewhat indifferent instead. From his perspective, she naturally had the right to refuse anyone or anything she didn’t like. This was her confidence as the eldest young lady of the Jennings Family. But no matter her status, there would always be things in the world that wouldn’t go her way. She had a long road ahead and would encounter many more people. She couldn’t exclude everyone she disliked from her life using this method. Doing so would only make her personality more self-contained. Adam didn’t expect his uncle to speak up for him and looked at him gratefully. Odessa also gazed at Luca Jennings with a grateful expression. Scarlett naturally sensed that Luca Jennings was more concerned about her in his words; she didn’t want him to worry. Her lashes slightly lowered, Scarlett cast her eyes downward for a moment and promised, “This prohibition is something I just developed; its effect can last at most three days.” She paused slightly as she spoke, rarely showing a bit of daughterly obedience as she assured Luca Jennings, “Don’t worry, I won’t use this kind of prohibition on family members in the future.” If Adam still didn’t learn, she’d deal with him by other means. Scarlett thought to herself. Opposite her, Adam inexplicably felt a chill down his spine; meeting Scarlett’s gaze, he truly felt a bit apprehensive. For the first time, he actively avoided her gaze. With Brother Chase as a previous example, even without the prohibition, Adam genuinely learned to restrain himself. And over there, upon hearing that the prohibition would only last three days, Luca Jennings wasn’t in a hurry to have Scarlett lift the prohibition. Even Old Sir Jiang chuckled, “Three days is good; it’s enough time for young Han to correct his attitude.” Adam: ... Why was Grandpa now blatantly favoring Scarlett? He used to be impartial! Adam suddenly thought that Grandpa’s change in attitude seemed to have started after the Garrison Family was taken away for stealing babies? He knew this event was orchestrated by Grandpa and Uncle behind the scenes. But Grandpa’s attitude made it hard not to suspect there might be other things he didn’t know about... The breakfast for that day somehow turned into a family meeting for the Jennings Family. After dealing with the issues of Adam and Chase, each branch went back to their own business. Luca Jennings and the others had to go to work. Adam and Chase felt they had lost a lot of face and each retreated to their rooms after breakfast. Scarlett also wanted to return to her room to do Engraving Charm, but she was stopped by Lucas Jennings just as she got to the stairs. “Sis Scarlett, wait for me!” Scarlett turned her head, “What is it?” Regarding Lucas, Scarlett no longer held the initial dislike; mainly because this kid adapted quickly. Especially with his blatant displays of defending her recently, even though Scarlett couldn’t accept him as part of her family like Donovan, her attitude towards him was much better compared to the other two. And Lucas, he wasn’t picky at all. He could shine on his own for her! Scarlett saw Lucas holding his phone, looking somewhat aggrieved, “Sis, I’ve been following you on Weibo for days. Can you follow me back?” The boy was good-looking and, without his brashness towards people, had an air of a tender little puppy. Scarlett’s attitude unconsciously softened a bit. “Weibo?” She hadn’t expected Lucas to bring this up. In fact, she’d completely forgotten she had a Weibo account. Back when she was with the Garrison Family, she was busy secretly learning mystical techniques, so all the social interests typical to teenagers had been beyond her reach. If it weren’t for promoting the program, she wouldn’t have even opened a Weibo account. Though she didn’t follow Weibo, since Lucas brought it up and it wasn’t difficult, she agreed, taking out her phone, “Which one?” Seeing her agree, Lucas exuberantly leaned over, quickly found his Weibo, and showed it to her. Scarlett immediately followed back. Lucas visibly puffed up with pride. Scarlett thought that was it. But she forgot there’s a saying about giving someone an inch, and they take a mile. Especially someone like Lucas; his principle was — if the enemy retreats, I advance; if the enemy retreats again, I advance further!

Chapter 144 - 144 144 How Could There Be Such a Harsh Spell

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