Chapter 32 - 32 32 Ruin Her Reputation

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Chapter 32: Chapter 32: Ruin Her Reputation Chapter 32: Chapter 32: Ruin Her Reputation Timothy Garrison’s words directly revealed his relationship with Scarlett Jennings. His voice was not loud, yet it was clear enough for the surrounding guests to hear, and when they looked at Timothy, they instantly appeared more courteous and eager. The foster parents of the eldest daughter of the Jennings Family, weren’t they just the benefactors of the Jennings Family? Being benefactors of the Jennings Family, they surely deserved to be befriended. Even if Timothy didn’t look around, he could feel the instant friendly gazes from around him, knowing his goal had been achieved. Yet unnoticed, Luca Jennings’s face turned grim the moment he heard Timothy’s words. Earlier, when he noticed the Garrison Family, he thought of discreetly getting the security to escort them out, but before he made arrangements, they had already approached on their own. All those who had been in the business world understood each other’s thoughts and motives, and in just that brief encounter, it was all very clear. Old Sir Jiang maintained his composure, still wearing a smile, which at first glance made people feel he was jovial and easy to talk to. “So it’s Scarlett’s foster parents. I must say, we’ve had you to thank for caring for Scarlett all these years.” “Not at all. Old Sir, you’re too kind. If we had known early on that Scarlett was a child of the Jennings Family, we would surely have sent her back much sooner.” “Oh?” Old Sir Jiang, with a good-natured expression, raised his eyes and suddenly turned to Luca Jennings, “The Garrison Clan raised Scarlett, they’re esteemed guests of our family. Eldest, take them upstairs and entertain them well, don’t lose any decorum.” Luca had long wanted to send the Garrison Family members away, and as soon as he heard this, he stepped forward. Timothy understood the underlying meaning of Old Sir Jiang’s words well. If he followed upstairs, how could he take advantage of the guests to negotiate benefits from the Jennings Family? He hurriedly spoke up, “Speaking of which, a few days ago, the Garrison Clan had initially finalized negotiations with the Jennings Group. I know Old Sir must be intending to give us a lift because of Scarlett. I came today specifically to express my gratitude. If there were any issues during negotiations, I ask for Jennings Group’s forgiveness.” Timothy naturally knew that at such an occasion, it wasn’t feasible to truly embarrass the Jennings Family. So he merely mentioned the two families had finalized a negotiation but didn’t say the Jennings Family had unilaterally canceled it, while also providing an excuse for the initial cancellation. The implication was, President Jiang canceled the earlier negotiation due to the poor work of subordinates, yet the situation was now clear, so our negotiation should continue. Luca Jennings understood Timothy’s intention well, which was nothing more than using such an occasion to bind the Garrison Clan and the Jennings Family together. The surrounding guests were watching, and even if the Jennings Group ultimately ceased cooperation with the Garrison Clan, there would always be groups eager to network with the Jennings Family that would extend an olive branch to the Garrison Clan. Luca was not going to indulge such antics. He immediately spoke in a deep voice, “Mr. Garrison, you’re joking. The cooperation between the Jennings Group and the Garrison Clan has long been canceled. As for the reasons, I believe Mrs. Garrison and your daughter are aware of the details.” Timothy was taken aback by Luca’s bluntness and hearing him mention Emma White and Isolde Garrison, he inwardly cursed his wife and daughter while outwardly maintaining a face of startled surprise, earnestly saying, “President Jiang, there must be some misunderstanding here. I genuinely hope to cooperate with the Jennings Group.” Saying this, he turned to Scarlett Jennings, who had remained silent till now. “Scarlett, say something on behalf of your father.” Seeing that he wanted to involve Scarlett, Luca’s face darkened slightly as he blocked her from view, “Mr. Garrison, Scarlett is my daughter.” Emma White couldn’t hold back as she witnessed this, chiming in, “Scarlett, we raised you with great difficulty, can’t you say something for us?” These remarks completely put Scarlett Jennings on a hot seat. After all, this was the Garrison Family that raised her to adulthood, and it was often said that the gratitude for being raised outweighs that of birth. If she dared show even a hint of coldness toward the Garrison Family in such an occasion, her reputation in the circles would be absolutely ruined. After all, who would like someone who, after recognizing their birth parents, discarded their foster parents like worn-out shoes? Isolde Garrison had been waiting for this moment, though she hadn’t anticipated that her father would act even faster than her. She immediately stepped forward, with a face of pleading, “Sister, Mom and Dad have always treated you like their own daughter. You can’t just ignore us now that you have your biological father.” Seeing that all the guests in the hall had their eyes on them, Emma White directly choked out, “I know you have acknowledged your biological family, but for Timothy, Isolde, and me, we’re also your family. I am sure I have never wronged you from childhood. How could you become like this now?” The Garrison Family trio spoke one after another, and the initially listening guests began to whisper. The seasoned old foxes remained silent in tacit agreement, while some younger ones with a sense of justice no longer felt fond of Scarlett Jennings and couldn’t help but voice condemnation, “Even if she’s recognized by the Jennings Family, the Garrison Family has raised her. Shouldn’t Miss Jennings feel it’s wrong to treat her foster parents this way?” “From what I see, the Garrison Family seems to be decent people. Miss Jennings shouldn’t avoid them as if they are a nuisance.” Luca Jennings looked grim, just about to speak up in retort when he felt his arm suddenly being tugged. It was Scarlett Jennings pulling him back slightly, stepping out directly with an incredibly composed face that showed no apparent emotional change. She merely glanced over the condemning few and then looked toward the Garrison Family trio with her almond-shaped eyes. Suddenly, without a word, she began to remove the sleeve from her right hand. Everyone inexplicably felt suspense, watching as Scarlett Jennings, after taking off the sleeve, raised her pale, slender arm revealing a conspicuous scar on the delicate, pristine upper arm. Scarlett looked at Emma White and spoke coldly, “When I was seven years old, Isolde accidentally fell into the water. When Mrs. Garrison arrived, seeing me standing unharmed on the shore, she pushed me into the water because if her daughter suffered, I should too. This scar was from when you pushed me into the water, and my arm was cut by the rocks at the edge. You should remember this.” Hearing this, the Jennings Family’s gazes instantly landed sharply on Emma White, and the guests in the hall were also struck with disbelief, not understanding this logic at all. Emma’s eyes flickered slightly, yet she forced herself to remain calm, “That—that was when you accidentally fell yourself, how can you say I pushed you?” Scarlett was unflustered, continuing, “When I was ten, Isolde needed a blood transfusion during a hospital stay after an injury. There was ample blood supply at the hospital, yet you insisted the nurse draw my blood for Isolde, saying because we were sisters, using my blood would heal her faster.” Guests: ??? What kind of absurd logic was this? Even elementary school children knew that a blood transfusion was fine as long as it was the same blood type. The crowd felt this Mrs. Garrison might have some fundamental cognitive issues. Luca Jennings was listening, growing increasingly furious, knowing these stories couldn’t have been uncovered even through investigation. Scarlett’s next words left everyone directly dumbfounded. “When I was young, I didn’t understand why every time something unlucky happened to Isolde, you’d make me endure the same mishap or demand I care closely for her. Later, I learned it was because Isolde was born with a weak Fate Chart, plagued with misfortune. You raised me because you valued my Fate Chart, wanting to use it to shield Isolde from disasters.”

Chapter 32 - 32 32 Ruin Her Reputation

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