NOVEL NEXT Chapter 26: Three Million Service Fee
"Miss Silva was supposed to have a long life of good fortune, but her fate was altered because someone exchanged her intelligence when she was young."
Scarlett Garrison patiently explained to the Silva father and son once more, adding, "Actually, I came here before to discuss returning Miss Silva's intelligence..."
Mrs. Silva had already stopped listening to her explanation, nodding frantically, her voice trembling,
"Yes, yes, Master Jennings said that, I—I forgot at the time."
As she spoke, she suddenly grasped Scarlett's hand, her eyes reddening, face flushed with emotion,
"Master Jennings, does that mean... as long as her intelligence is restored, my Little Lili can be like a normal person?"
"That's right."
As soon as those words fell, Mrs. Silva's tears streamed down again, and both Gideon Silva and Bryson Silva showed expressions of excitement.
Amidst their excitement, there was also a bit of guilt.
Master Jennings was such a good person, he came specifically to help, and he even got driven out of the house.
Not only did they drive him out, after Little Lili suddenly fainted, they even called President Jiang to question him.
Even so, the master didn't bear a grudge. As soon as he heard Little Lili was in trouble, he rushed over.
The Silva family felt utterly ashamed.
It was the kind of shame and regret that made them want to set an alarm every night just to slap themselves awake.
"Thank you, thank you... Master Jennings, truly, thank you..." Mrs. Silva was so emotional that she was sobbing uncontrollably.
For so many years, she had already given up hope.
She had long made up her mind that even if Little Lili would be like this for her entire life, she would take care of her forever.
But the Patterson family's words today really pierced her heart.
Because her child was simple-minded, those people deemed her insignificant and schemed against her.
Mrs. Silva was truly on the verge of breaking down.
But now, Master Jennings said her Little Lili could get better.
She could grow up like a normal person...
Scarlett Garrison had seen how Mrs. Silva would go all out for her child, now seeing her cry with excitement, she felt a faint stirring inside.
A mother's love for her child was something she had never experienced and perhaps never would.
But looking at Mrs. Silva, she faintly understood what kind of feeling that was.
Her lips curled slightly, Scarlett quietly waited for the Silvas to calm down and then suggested leaving.
After tonight's ordeal, it was indeed getting late.
Gideon Silva calmed down and finally regained his composed and steady demeanor, asking about today's payment.
Business is business, and since Master Jennings saved their child today, they must show sincerity.
This would also leave a good impression, making it easier to restore Little Lili's intelligence in a few days.
Speaking of payment, Scarlett stood a bit straighter.
It was finally time to get paid.
Normally, she would charge thirty thousand per job, but considering the effort required to break the life extending technique, and the jade token that cracked in the process, Scarlett thought for a moment and seriously held up three fingers to Gideon Silva.
Three hundred thousand.
"Three million, no problem."
Gideon Silva nodded without hesitation, took out his phone, and made a face-to-face transfer.
Scarlett was momentarily stunned, and by the time she realized it, her phone had already received three million.
Looking at the string of zeroes displayed on her phone, Scarlett's almond eyes widened slightly, and she swallowed quietly before looking up with a calm expression.
"I'll come back in three days to restore Miss Silva's intelligence."
Scarlett maintained a calm and composed demeanor, but inside, she was beaming with joy.
Three million, she was rich!
Indeed, being proactive was the right choice.
She hoped for more opportunities like this, so she could quickly gather the funds for the Garrison family's support payments.
Thinking about how soon she could completely sever ties with the Garrison family, Scarlett left with much lighter steps.
Donovan Jennings had already noticed her excited gaze at her phone when the money came through, a deep smile at his lips, but he didn't expose the little money enthusiast.
Looking at her current demeanor, it was clear that she had already forgotten the unpleasantness at the Jennings today.
Thinking of this, his peach blossom eyes darkened slightly, and he suddenly spoke,
"Scarlett, I'm sorry."
Scarlett tilted her head to look at Donovan Jennings, and heard him say,
"Although I had seen your skill in uncovering Madam Wu's affair, I didn't fully believe you could solve the Silva family's issue. So when our father didn't let you intervene with the Silvas, I didn't speak up, and for that, your brother apologizes."
As he spoke, he looked at Scarlett, his peach blossom eyes filled with a gentle and elegant smile, "But now I'm certain, my sister is truly amazing."
Hearing Donovan Jennings apologize and praise her, Scarlett's eyebrows curved with a hint of happiness.
Seeing her happy, Donovan's heart softened as well.
But thinking of Scarlett's skills, it seemed he needed to seriously revise his plans for Scarlett's future.
He initially thought she was short of money.
Now seeing her earn three million at once, he realized he had been narrow-minded.
However, even though she could earn money, as her brother, he shouldn't be stingy with pocket money.
Thinking of the thirty thousand he gave her yesterday, it suddenly felt stingy.
As he sent her back to the apartment, Donovan transferred another three million to her.
Scarlett had just transferred out a hundred and fifty thousand when her phone chimed again with another three million added.
Scarlett was dumbfounded.
How did the money she just sent out come back doubled?
Did her master secretly send five ghosts to bring her wealth?
Looking closely.
Oh, it was from her brother.
Her brother was so generous, it seemed she still hadn't earned enough.
...
The Silva Family.
After sending off Scarlett and Donovan Jennings, and coaxing Andrea Silva to sleep, Gideon Silva finally relaxed with his wife.
It was only when they calmed down that they reflected on today's events at the Jennings.
The attitude of the Jennings family seemed somewhat odd.
"I noticed, Master Jennings doesn't seem to be living at the Jennings, weren't they just brought home?"
"The Jennings family is complicated; Master Jennings may not find it as easy there as outsiders believe."
"That's their own child, after all, finally brought back, how could they still let the child suffer?" Mrs. Silva's tone was somewhat displeased. She now held Scarlett in absolute esteem, especially after hearing that she could help restore their Little Lili.
Gideon Silva shook his head, "The Jennings family affairs are not for outsiders like us to meddle in."
He paused, narrowing his eyes slightly, "But if the Jennings knew Master Jennings' true capabilities, they might regret it."
Not just the Jennings, but the Garrison family that raised Master Jennings as well.
Though he hadn't deliberately asked around, he had heard that the Jennings had withdrawn from the projects with the Garrison Clan.
The Garrison family raised the Jennings' child, and by right, they should have soared, yet the two families had no interactions, which was very intriguing.
"No matter what happens with the Jennings, we must never be disrespectful to Master Jennings."
Master Jennings was their family's benefactor.
Anyone who dared to go against Master Jennings would be going against the Silva family.
Mrs. Silva wholeheartedly agreed, "I heard the Jennings are preparing a welcoming banquet for Master Jennings, I'll be sure to bring a lavish gift."