Chapter 173
173 The Scientist’s Favor
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“This whole matter was handled by Eugene,” Scarlett said calmly. “I have to admit, I’m quite satisfied with the result. After all, Rebecca has grown used to throwing her weight around with the Joyner family backing
her.”
“You-” Chloe’s face flushed bright red with anger. How could her daughter possibly be the dornineering one? There had to be some kind of misunderstanding. And besides–Taylor was the one behind this?
Clearly, she couldn’t turn things around on her own anymore. She would need Grayson’s help.
Watching Chloe walk away looking so defeated, Scarlett frowned slightly. Her sudden change in attitude was strange–suspicious, even. She quickly informed Sophia of the encounter. After all, what happened with Rebecca could directly affect both her son and daughter.
Sophia didn’t hesitate. She immediately assigned a group of people to accompany Scarlett and ensure her safety while she was out.
“Ma’am.” Jasper suddenly approached, his tone unusually respectful toward Sophia.
Sophia looked at him in disbelief. This was Mr. Jasper , a man never known for lowering himself to others , now approaching her personally? If she weren’t grounded in reality, she might have thought Jasper had come for her daughter.
But of course, she knew better.
The matriarch of the Fletcher family wasn’t easy to deal with–and she wasn’t even Jasper’s birth mother. If Scarlett ever married into that family, she’d be in for a world of suffering. At first, maybe Jasper would treat her kindly out of affection. But over time, when the reality of marriage set in and complaints surfaced, who’s to say he wouldn’t explode in anger? In families like theirs, marriage alliances were all about obligation. In the end, it all came down to a person’s conscience.
And to be honest, this daughter she had only just recovered after so many years–there was no way she would let her suffer. Not even if the man in question was Jasper.
Ugh . What am I even thinking ? The Lane family and the Fletcher family were in completely different leagues. There was no way they’d ever be connected.
“Mr. Jasper seems to have a lot of free time today,” she said lightly.
“Please, just call me Jasper,” he replied humbly.
Sophia’s eyes widened in surprise, and she instinctively stepped in front of Scarlett protectively. This wouldn’t do.
“I’m here on behalf of the Fletcher family to extend our congratulations to the Lane family.”
“Thank you,” Sophia replied with a polite nod.
Once the pleasantries were over, Jasper got to the point. Even standing among the Lane family’s core members, he had an air of unshakable authority, like he was the true leader and everyone else was merely in his orbit–meant to follow his lead.
Thankfully, there was still a gap in seniority. Despite the oppressive aura he carried, Sota managed to keep her composure.
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“Thank you. Please also send my regards to President Fletcher.”
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“I will,” Jasper said, nodding. Then, after a pause, he added, “Your daughter and I had a teacher–student connection during our time at Trenwyn University. For some of my upcoming research, I may need her assistance. I understand how much you cherish her, but I’d appreciate it if you could help ensure she sets aside time to assist me in the lab.”
The moment those words were spoken, the entire Lane family went quiet.
Jasper, speaking as Jalindale Jasper , had just issued an open invitation for Scarlett to assist in his experiments. In other words, if Scarlett were to suffer even the slightest harm while with the Lane family, what they’d face would be the wrath of Jalindale University, the Fletcher family, and all the powerful families aligned with them.
The Lane family simply couldn’t afford that kind of backlash.
Sophia’s smile grew even warmer. Everything Jasper had just said–she loved it.
He usually came across as cold and distant. But now, it turned out he was warm underneath. Just like his legendary father, whom she had always admired. No wonder–he really was her idol’s son.
“Though we’ve only recently been reunited, I would never let anything interfere with Scarlett’s academic work,” she said sincerely.
What a responsible professor . Instant respect .
The old lady hadn’t cared much before, but now her gaze toward Scarlett softened considerably.
“Jasper,” she said, using a warm, familiar tone. Though the Lane family couldn’t compare to the Fletcher family, her seniority allowed her to address him this way–creating a sense of closeness between the two families. “It’s been a long time. I didn’t expect you to become a teacher.”
But what kind of teacher only had one student?
Jasper, as always, remained composed. He gave a slight nod. “I was only invited to give a few lectures.” S~ᴇaʀᴄh the Findηovel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access s of novels early and in the highest quality.
“You’re always so modest,” the old lady replied with a kindly expression, though her smile didn’t reach her
eyes.
She shifted the topic slightly, her tone gentle, but her words sharp. “What kind of research are you working
ght slow you on these days? My Scarlett is still a medical student and hasn’t graduated yet. I worry sh down.”
Jasper answered without hesitation. “Artificial sun.”
Everyone present was a senior member of the Lane family. They were people of status, not easily fazed. But now, they couldn’t tell if Jasper was joking or being completely serious.
And either way-
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