Chapter 18
Scarlett was already in a bad mood when she looked at Evan’s handsome and carefree face.
Her cold, flawless beauty was so intimidating that nobody dared to approach her
“Evan, what are you doing?” Scarlett asked.
Evan’s almond–shaped eyes were filled with curiosity. “Scarlett, since when did you become an expert on antiques?”
At the auction, Scarlett managed to identify a fake antique porcelain almost immediately.
Steven insisted she had a secret because she had sharp eyes. Even the experts brought in by Steven hadn’t noticed that it was take
However, to Evan, this made her dangerous. A woman who didn’t show her cards was the most dangerous kind. Content protected by Nôv/el(D)rama.Org.
Since he was 18, Evan had been surrounded by beauty. He was well–versed in the ways of women.
Scarlett gave a sly smile. “Take a guess.”
Evan stared at her captivating smile, feeling as if it were laced with poison.
“Heh,” Evan chuckled while leaning in closer until they were almost nose–to–nose.
The clean, fresh scent of her skin was unlike anything he had ever experienced from other women. It was uniquely Scarlett.
scarlett, you look beautiful when you smile. Tell me, how did you know that antique porcelain was a fake?
The usual playtal expression on his handsome face turned serious.
Scarlett smiled mischievously. “I’m not telling you!”
Her voice was soft like a breeze and it had a charm that could captivate anyone.
“Wow.” Evan found himself momentarily stunned, as if he had been stoned by her beauty,
Scarlett frowned and took a step back. She thought Evan was acting a little unhinged.
“Scarlett, now that you’ve divorced Derick, maybe I’ll start pursuing you instead.” Evan felt an unexpected surge of affection for her.
Scarlett thought Evan was out of his mind. She responded with a casual jab, “I seem to recall someone calling me dumb.
“That I’m a beauty with no brains, and declaring he was going to pursue Ehen instead. It’s only been a few days, and you seem to have changed your mind already, Mr. Mitchell ” Evan blinked his almond–shaped eyes. What was he thinking? He liked women like Eliza, who was gentle, smart, and knew how to adapt to situations.
Scarlett might be beautiful, but she was prickly!
He quickly stepped back while Scarlett remained cold as she got into her car
Suddenly, someone tapped Evan on his shoulder. A pleasant voice said to him, “Hey, are you the one who called Scarlett dumb and a beauty with no brains?” Evan tumed to see a strikingly beautiful woman with an ley, defiant gaze.
His flirtatious eyes widened in surprise “You’re gorgeous! Higorgeous, I’m Evan Mitchell Care to introduce yourself?
Cindy looked at the awe in his eyes and lifted her foot to kick his leg without hesitation.
“Introduce myself? in your dreams!”
“Ow..” Even let out a deafening cry while half–squatting on the floor. The shockwave coursed through his body.
“What a wimp! You can’t even handle a little pain and yet you have the nerve to insult others? Hey, dumb, good–for–nothing man, this is for you!
“Oh, by the way, your is already negative. I hope you findanice, deep hole to crawl into and never come out. Save the rest of us the disgust.”
Cindy got into thecar and drove away right after saying those words.
Evan was so stunned he forgot about the pain. He stared at the departing bury car and felt bewildered. Why was Cindy so vicious? He regretted not snapping back at her and not standing up for himself,
“What are you doing here? Derick’s voice was cold as he looked down at
Even
Evan had actually just mentioned he wanted to pursue Derick’s ex–wife
Evan wors in too much pain and anger. He straightened up as his face flushed with rage. “That woman definitely did not hold back.”
The pain felt like a thousand ants were gnawing at him. He felt like a disabled person now,
He suddenly remembered about the antique porcelain and grew angrier. “Derick, that antique porcelain was indeed a lake. Do you know how much we lost?