She Approved the Split He Fell Apart

Chapter 40

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Scarlett’s POV

I really want to throw my purse into his face before leaving with Lilith, but I can’t do that to Granny. Our war should not ruin her day.

In the end, we watched Sebastian and Ava walk in with winning smiles, leaving us by the gate. While Ava attacked Lilith just to upset me, she has a point. I can’t let Lilith walk in there in her jeans. It would definitely upset Granny.

So long as we get a dress, we can make it through the party. Granny might not

her.

t even notice

“It’s okay, I can wait for you guys at some bar nearby.” After me and Aurora’s awkward explanation, Lilith hugs us with a comforting smile, “I really don’t mind.”

“It’s only because-” I want to explain more. If only I had told Aurora what the party was about.

If only I thought I could handle Sebastian and Ava on my own…

Lilith grins at me, not looking offended. Or she just hides

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to be the

the corner of the gate, and we all turn to it in surprise. A friendly–looking guy leans at us

I glance at Lilith, not sure how to explain the

the guy is unexpectedly

can help your situation in any way,” He backs one hand with a light bow, “I might

and genuine eyes make it really hard to judge him

eye color. Deep purple. Like a pair

was apparently a new dress. He said he just likes to be prepared, and with pure gratitude filled us, we didn’t want to

045 His Condition

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in case Granny would look for me, Auroral took Lilith in a different

– her iron style in her business days left an impression, and even though she has given the handle of the empire to Sebastian for years, there are still people swarming the few days when she would show up in public, like her birthday, for her business advice or just

and apologetic look,

approaches with a glass of champagne, whispering at me

and smiles. I have to put on a smile, too, and the jerk chooses this moment to put his

you kidding me?!” I squeeze my words

chuckles, pulling my waist