Chapter 38 Chapter 38 Sugar mama seeking a boy toy. The next day, Scarlett Adler bumped into East Hayes as soon as she arrived at the office. East seemed like he wanted to say something, but Scarlett simply looked away and went straight to her desk. East frowned, watching Scarlett's back with a complicated look. Just then, Brent Carter and Ethan Underwood eagerly ran up to Scarlett, their greedy eyes fixed on her as if she were a piece of food. "Speak your mind or get lost," Scarlett said without looking up. "Ms. Adler, are you interested in East Hayes?" Ethan asked. Scarlett looked up, fixing him with a deadly stare. "What do you think?" "I think... he's probably not your type," Ethan said with an awkward smile. "You know it." Ethan and Brent exchanged a look, then Brent They carefully probed, "Otherwise, why would you do this? Doesn't it seem a bit strange?" "I have too much money and I'm bored," Scarlett Adler stated simply. Brent Carter was speechless. "...So, you admit it?" Scarlett Adler shot them another look, and they obediently shut up and walked away. After they left, they approached East Hayes, and the three of them whispered for a while. East's expression grew even more complicated. apter the Yellow River." After lunch, Scarlett Adler went to the pantry to make a cup of coffee and then went to the balcony to enjoy the breeze. As she turned to go back, East Hayes was standing behind her, startling her. Please reload and try again Something went wrong Reload Ad Ad-free for 30 mins > "Something you need?" Scarlett Adler asked, her tone laced with annoyance. "I need to talk to you," East Hayes said. Scarlett Adler frowned, realizing that he wouldn't let it go until he got an answer. "Go on," she said. "The surgery fee, did you really pay it for me?" East Hayes asked. Scarlett Adler didn't hesitate and nodded directly. "Yes, I did." Even though he already knew, East Hayes's heart still skipped a beat when he heard the answer. "Why?" East Hayes asked, his straightforward expression turning puzzled and awkward. "Guess," she replied. "You... do you really have feelings for me?" East Hayes asked hesitantly, clearly embarrassed to voice the question. "No," Scarlett Adler interrupted him directly. East Hayes looked at her, and Scarlett Adler looked back at him, her gaze honest and sincere. "I have no romantic feelings for you whatsoever," Scarlett Adler emphasized. "Then why did you do it?" Scarlett Adler took a deep breath. "First, you couldn't get your bonus because of me, even though I was passive in the situation, I can't deny the result. Second, I understand the feelings of a mother. Even though you're her brother, I think your feelings are no less than your mother's. She is a living, breathing person and shouldn't be delayed like that." After hearing Scarlett Adler's words, East Hayes paused for a long moment before speaking, "Is that really all there is to it?" "There's another reason, but you might not believe it." "What is it?" "I'm honestly just rich and bored," Scarlett Adler said sincerely. East Hayes was speechless. Regardless of whether Scarlett Adler was joking or not, East Hayes smiled, feeling a sense of relief in his heart. "Hearing you say that really puts my mind at ease," East Hayes said, then looked at her. "Scarlett Adler, I sincerely and earnestly apologize to you." Scarlett Adler looked at him without saying a word. "I admit that I was a bit aggressive before because of the money, and I had some prejudices against you. But you're still willing to help me without holding a grudge, and I'm truly grateful." "I'm helping you, not so you'll be grateful." "I know, but that's your business. My principle is to always be grateful. Don't worry, I'll consider that money a loan from you, and I'll definitely pay you back in the future." "No need..." Before Scarlett Adler could finish speaking, East Hayes turned and walked outside. Scarlett Adler, "..." What the heck? Confused, she walked outside to see what was happening. East Hayes was addressing the crowd, "I embarrassed Scarlett Adler in front of everyone before, and today I want to apologize to her in front of everyone." Just then, Scarlett Adler came out, and East Hayes looked at her, "Scarlett Adler, I'm sorry. I was wrong before, but from today on, anyone in the programming department who messes with you messes with me. From now on, you're my boss." Everyone, "..." Scarlett Adler, "...???" She was caught off guard and couldn't quite process what was happening. Had East Hayes really changed that much? Ethan Underwood and Brent Carter seemed unusually excited, leading the applause, and soon the programming department was buzzing with excitement. Before, people didn't know what was going on, but now, after this, everyone knew that Scarlett Adler was once again the wealthy woman in their eyes. Ethan Underwood and Brent Carter hurried over to her. "Ms. Adler, are you really not interested in East Hayes?" Ethan Underwood asked. Of course, Scarlett Adler was too lazy to answer. "So, do I have a chance?" Ethan Underwood continued. Brent Carter pushed his head aside. "Go cool off somewhere, will you? Look at yourself. Ms. Adler doesn't even like East Hayes, what makes you think she'd like you?" Then, he looked at Scarlett Adler, a greedy look in his eyes. "Ms. Adler, how about me? I also need some funding. I've been thinking about getting a new car, nothing too fancy, will you consider it?" Scarlett Adler looked at him. "I might consider it when you need a kidney transplant." Brent Carter was speechless. Ethan Underwood burst out laughing beside him. He could already imagine the bloody scene. At that moment, East Hayes walked over with a piece of paper, pushed the two annoying guys aside, and placed an IOU in front of Scarlett Adler. East approached her, "Scarlett..." He hesitated, unsure of how to address her, and then said carefully, "Boss, please take this. I will definitely pay you back." \ ༦་་བ་་ པ Scarlett Adler glanced at it and said, "No need." "You must take it, or I won't feel at peace," East Hayes insisted. Scarlett Adler hesitated for a moment and then took it from his hand. East Hayes smiled with relief. As soon as he turned to leave, he heard a "rip" behind him. Scarlett Adler had torn the note into strips and thrown it into the trash can. Brent Carter and Ethan Underwood watched, their eyes almost popping out of their sockets, nearly choking on their breath. Hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of debt, just torn up like that? East Hayes also turned back, looking at her in surprise. Scarlett Adler said, "If you really intend to repay, you wouldn't care about the formality. Besides, I would have lost it sooner or later anyway." East Hayes felt even more grateful. Thinking about the past, he realized how petty and awful he had been. Meanwhile, Brent Carter and Ethan Underwood looked at Scarlett Adler, their greedy eyes seemingly wanting to devour her. Like it was food. "Ms. Adler, please sponsor me, take care of me, push me!" Leave a comment > < Pregnant with EX's Babies