Justin Battleson tightened his grip on her wrist, intending to pull away the woman in front of him.
Suddenly, he caught a whiff of a fragrance.
That night, Evelyn Curtis also had this scent on her, very fresh, like the smell of nature.
"What perfume are you wearing?" he immediately asked.
"I...I didn’t spray any perfume..." Sophie Allen was a bit dazed and shook her head.
Justin Battleson furrowed his brows and asked coldly, "Then what’s that scent on you?"
"Scent? No." Sophie Allen sniffed herself and didn’t smell anything.
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Could it be because of the smell, that’s why Mr. Battleson disliked her?
Justin Battleson glanced at her actions. She was squatting in front of the wheelchair, the thin gauzy neckline occasionally revealing her cleavage, momentarily dazzling him.
"Enough, stop smelling." He admonished coldly.
Sophie Allen breathed a sigh of relief, "If Mr. Battleson dislikes my smell, I can take another shower."
"No need," Justin Battleson denied, inexplicably adding, "It smells good."
The fragrance on her was identical to that night, causing him to feel a hint of sympathy for her.
Sophie Allen was taken aback for a moment, quickly recovered, and quickly said, "Since you don’t dislike me, I’ll help you now... "
Her hand once again moved towards the man’s collar.
At this moment, Justin Battleson said solemnly, "I won’t marry you."
"What?" Sophie Allen was taken aback again.
Not going to marry her?
Then what’s the deal with her being brought to the Clarkson Family and this bridal room setup?
Seeing her puzzled, Justin Battleson explained, "I have a woman I like and I will take responsibility for her. So, you don’t have to waste your time on me."
"Your grandfather once saved my father. This kindness led to our engagement. But there’s no love between us. You can propose your terms and I will compensate you as much as possible."
Sophie Allen suddenly understood.
This marriage was arranged by the elders of the Clarkson Family, but Mr. Battleson loved someone else.
"Mr. Battleson, I too have my difficulties, I didn’t actively want to marry you, but..."
Although Sophie Allen was a bit staggered, she still opened her mouth, "Could you lend me a million? Once I’ve earned money, I’ll pay you back."
As soon as she leaves Stardust Garden, Allen family won’t pay for Aunt Watson’s medical expenses, so she has to borrow money.
The woman’s downcast look was pitiable, but it also left Justin Battleson disappointed.
She agreed to the marriage because of the money after all.
"I’ll send someone to transfer the money to your account. You don’t need to pay the money back." His voice was as cold as polar ice.
Sophie Allen had her dignity, she immediately shook her head, her tone certain, "Even if it takes a few years or more than ten years, I’ll definitely repay you. I’ll write you an IOU."
With this, she dashed out of the bathroom, went to the desk to find some paper and a pen, and indeed wrote an IOU.
Watching her retreating figure, Justin Battleson just scoffed.
Although the Allen family was not wealthy in any sense, they wouldn’t default on a loan of a million. This woman was only trying to snag some quick cash.
Moreover, they had already received a 10 million gift from him.
"Mr. Battleson, I put the IOU in the drawer. But what about your bath tonight?" Sophie Allen turned around and walked towards him.
Justin Battleson squinted, commanding coldly, "Go get Mr. Garrett."
"Alright." Sophie Allen didn’t think too much and hurried out of the bedroom.
Just as she was about to go downstairs, she received a call from her stepmother, Mia Stewart, whose acerbic tone was full of threats:
"Sophie Allen, how are you doing at Stardust Garden? Have you met your new husband? I’m telling you, behave yourself, take good care of that sick man, don’t cause any trouble, or you won’t see this old thing Scarlett Watson ever again!"
"Mia Stewart, which hospital is Aunt Watson at?" Sophie Allen asked anxiously.
Now that she had borrowed the money, she no longer needed to be controlled by the Allen family, she could also afford Aunt Watson’s medical expenses.
"Ha, I won’t tell you which hospital for now, to prevent you from getting any ideas." Mia Stewart scoffed, and cautioned again, "you just stay at Stardust Garden well, Scarlett Watson has caregivers to look after her, you will be able to see her again after a month."
"Whether Scarlett Watson will be able to successfully get the surgery after a month depends on your performance!"
Sophie Allen was further alarmed and wanted to ask more, but Mia Stewart had already hung up the call.
She wanted to call back, but the other party refused to take her call anymore.
Sophie Allen was suddenly thrown into panic!
She had just promised Mr. Battleson that she would leave Stardust Garden, but now with this situation...
If she leaves, then the Allen family will harm Aunt Watson!
Thinking of this, Sophie Allen hurriedly turned around, returned to the bedroom, her face pale, and her chest heaving.
"Have you found Mr. Garrett?" Justin Battleson saw her return, his cold voice inquiring.
"Mr. Battleson, I...can I not borrow the money for now? Can I... stay here for a month..."
Sophie Allen’s face showed a dilemma, she didn’t know how to come up with this request.
The man’s face turned darker and darker, his chilly voice tinged with a hint of mockery, "Regretting your decision?"