Before the bodyguard left, Julian’s phone rang.
It was his father.
"Return to the old residence immediately."
His father’s voice carried no emotion.
Julian frowned. "Dad, what’s going on..."
"You still have the nerve to ask?" His father cut him off. "Clean up the mess you made yourself!"
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When Julian rushed into the main hall of the old residence, all the elders were already present.
Scarlett was kneeling on the floor, crying pitifully.
Hearing the door open, she looked up through tear-filled eyes.
Julian ignored her and walked straight to his father. "Dad, what happened?"
"Ask her." His father’s expression was grim.
Scarlett lifted her tearful face, her voice fragile and pitiful. "Uncles, elders, I’m an innocent woman. I gave him everything. Please stand up for me..."
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