The Real Daughter Came Back to Chill and Kill novel Chapter 9

A flicker of hatred appeared in Lily's eyes before she nodded with a smile, "Sure."

She asked casually, "Jonah, what made you decide to buy a gift for Scarlett?"

"Yesterday was her birthday too," Jonah replied, slightly annoyed.

He wondered why she couldn't have simply asked for a gift herself. It felt as if they owed her something. Surely, running away and being rude to him was excessive, wasn't it?

"Oh! If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have forgotten Scarlett's birthday was yesterday too," Lily said, her tone apologetic as if just recalling it. "No wonder she was so upset. She wanted the Celestial Drop that our parents gave me. Maybe I should give it to Scarlett?"

"No, that was a gift to you from our parents. Wear it without worry," Jonah replied, putting away his phone as his expression turned cold.

He continued, "She has the audacity to be angry. We've provided everything for her at the Quinn residence—food, a great school—yet she's still unsatisfied. She even wants to push you out and take the Celestial Drop! If she's that greedy, I think if the school expels her, where else can she go?"

She would have no choice but to return to the Quinn residence and apologize. Jonah decided against giving her the gift. He couldn't encourage such poor behavior!

Lily nervously bit her lip and said, "Scarlett's gone to meet with the principal. What if she convinces them? Maybe we should just let it go. Scarlett acted like she didn't even know us earlier. If we get her expelled, what if she really cuts ties with us?"

"You're too soft-hearted. You're always defending her. She would love nothing more than to latch onto us and drain us dry. There's no way she'd disown us. This is probably her latest ploy to play hard to get. Stop defending her.

"Also, it's not easy to get a meeting with the principal, let alone persuade him to do something. Everyone knows the principal is seldom on campus during regular days. If he's there, it's usually because he's meeting important guests.

"Even though the principal is at school today, I noticed that gentleman from Capitol as well. The principal won't have time to see her."

Lily thought about the striking and commanding man she had just encountered. He was more handsome and impressive than all seven of her brothers put together. It was clear he was someone who held a high position for a long time. There was certainly no one as young and remarkable as he in Yendale.

Curious, she asked, "Jonah, are you referring to the man we saw in the office today? Isn't he Percy's father?"

She recalled that Percy didn't come from a particularly influential family. They were just moderately affluent. But how could his father be so remarkable?

Jonah narrowed his eyes in thought. "It appears Percy isn't an ordinary person either. You should avoid him from now on," he advised.

He continued, "I once saw that man at a Capitol cocktail party with Jonathan. Although I don't know his exact identity, everyone there referred to him as Mr. Stroud. They say that with just a snap of his fingers, he can topple the Capitol's nobility. He's like a legend."

Lily looked surprised and clenched her fists, new emotions flickering in her eyes.

"Jonah! Big news!" Keith Hactt burst into the classroom like a whirlwind, skidding to a halt in front of Jonah's desk.

"Scarlett actually went to see Mr. Hayes! And Mr. Hayes didn't expel her!"

Jonah was shocked, disbelief written all over his face. He almost exclaimed, "How is that even possible?"

"It's true! Mr. Hayes also scolded Mr. Tucker and told him to retract the expulsion notice. I heard it myself in the office!"

Lily appeared taken aback and silently cursed to herself. Why couldn't this country bumpkin just disappear quietly instead of sticking around to irritate her?