Chapter 43 Scarlett Isn’t That Desperate
Micah had a real talent for this sort of thing, and Rebecca was confident, she’d definitely be able to get a good concept out of him.
“Rebecca, this is amazing. I knew you were the one with real skills.”
Rebecca forced a smile.
“Connor, let me take you to clean up, get changed?”
Connor nodded. “Alright.”
They had only taken a few steps when Rebecca’s phone buzzed.
It was Eugene.
“Rebecca, the professor I’ve always dreamed of studying under is visiting the hospital today, so the kidney transplant discussion with Scarlett is postponed until tomorrow.”
The message made Rebecca’s heart sink.
She had nearly forgotten about that.
Back when she thought Scarlett was going to be expelled–reduced to begging on the streets, she figured Eugene would offer her a luxurious lifestyle in exchange for a kidney, and Scarlett would leap at the chance.
All she had to do was make a few adjustments before the surgery, and Scarlett would quietly die on the operating table.
Her secret would be safe.
She would never have to worry about Scarlett’s talent outshining her again.
But now, things were different.
Scarlett hadn’t been expelled. She’d even been named an outstanding student, earned Mr. Wayne’s favor, and was possibly headed straight into a PhD program.
There was no way she’d agree to a “kidney swap” now.
Scarlett might start digging into why the topic even came up.
If that happened, her entire web of lies could unravel.
She quickly replied: “Eugene, please don’t bring this up again. I don’t want anyone sacrificing themselves for me. I’m happy just spending time with my family.”
She hadn’t expected Eugene to misinterpret her message and call her directly.
Panic crept in as she instinctively glanced at Connor.
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Luckily, Connor was still busy brushing bits of food from his hair, too distracted to notice her mood shift.
She hurriedly declined the call and fired off a text: “Eugene, I’m doing lab work with my professor right now and can’t take calls. What I said earlier wasn’t out of frustration–it’s truly how I feel. I don’t want anyone carrying a burden for my sake. If you really care about me, then please drop this.”
At the hospital, Eugene furrowed his brow as he read her message.
Years ago, when they first found Rebecca and brought her home, her medical exam revealed her kidneys were failing–she needed a transplant.
But Rebecca’s body was extremely sensitive; she had very strict compatibility requirements.
As a doctor, he used all his connections and searched the system… and happened to find a girl who had just enrolled in college and completed a health screening.
Unfortunately, Rebecca’s condition made her unfit for major surgery at the time, so they had to wait.
Worried the kidney source might disappear, they staged an entire “long–lost reunion” scenario to keep Scarlett close and under surveillance.
As for Rebecca, they had her live in another property owned by the Joyner family for the time being.
Once Scarlett arrived, everyone in the Joyner family assumed she was just a living kidney donor–so they fed her well and treated her kindly.
But people weren’t made of stone.
Over time, they had genuinely come to care for Scarlett. Some of them even thought that after the transplant, she could continue living as the Joyner family’s heiress.
Everything was going according to plan.
Until Connor caught wind of something and blew the cover, forcing them to reveal Rebecca’s identity earlier than planned.
With no other option, they had to bring Rebecca back home.
It was only then that Eugene realized, aside from him, everyone else in the Joyner family had grown emotionally attached to Scarlett and didn’t want her gone.
That was how the real and the mistaken heiress ended up living under the same roof.
But, it was only after Rebecca’s return that Scarlett’s flaws began to show–one after another–leaving everyone disappointed.
Even then, they hadn’t wanted to drive her away. They sincerely tried to help her change.
But unfortunately, Scarlett had no intention of changing. In fact, she only got worse.
She even dared to publicly sever ties with the family!
Ungrateful brat! The thought filled Eugene with rage; his fists clenched tight.
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Chapter 43 Scarlett Isn’t That Desperate
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Scarlett needed a serious lesson to realize her shortcomings–to learn what was truly in her best interest.
Take the recent school expulsion scare, for example.
In the past, he might have stepped in to shield her from that kind of trouble.
But this time, he had chosen to sit back and watch.
He even thought maybe it’d be good if she were expelled–better that than letting someone with talent but no character grow up to be a bigger threat.
Once expelled, she’d hit wall after wall, she’d be crushed.
Tomorrow, he’d go find her and bring her home. He’d make her see that without the Joyner family, she was nothing.
Then, he would reveal that Rebecca needed a kidney.
Surely, out of gratitude to the Joyner family, she would ask him to test for compatibility and offer to donate willingly.
The thought instantly calmed the fire in his heart.
After the transplant was complete, he swore he would personally guide Scarlett, provide her with better resources, and give her the best education.
Even if she wanted to study abroad, he’d arrange it.
He exhaled slowly. Let her get roughed up by the world today.
He had things to take care of anyway.
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