Marriage contract: Fake love

Chapter 22: Urgent Return

Lucas gave a pleasant smile as he woke up his handsome friend and looked at him as he slept. Scarlet was so inebriated that she had no concept of the difference between heaven and earth; as a result, she let go of the wine cup and rested her head on the table. The cheeks were flushed due to the yeast that had recently passed, and the lips were swollen from alcohol. The sweetness melts away the iciness that was visible on Scarlet's beautiful face. Naturally, the surrounding landscape also became more beautiful because of the appearance of Scarlet. This was because she was there.

He extended his hand and gently touched the very tip of Scarlet's nose. The movement is soft and extremely careful as if he is afraid that his hand will cause Scarlet to suffer.

Lucas mumbled something to the effect of, "Even after all this time, you haven't lost any of your beauty. It was as lovely and transparent as a ray of sunshine at the beginning of spring. This heart of mine will never stop beating for you, but I have no idea why you don't recognize the depth of my affection for you."

After he let out a sigh of frustration while trying to come up with an idea, Lucas paused for a few seconds, then continued speaking with a sad smile appearing on his handsome face.

"But how am I supposed to support you? Both you and I are people, but we come from completely different worlds. You are the beautiful princess of your family, whereas I am just an extremely average person."

After being scratched on the head by Lucas and feeling itchy, Scarlet reacted by reaching out and hurriedly blocking his hand with her own. While she was dreaming, her lips were slightly parted in a protesting position.

"Please refrain from doing that as it is disturbing my rest."

After laughing, Lucas gathered his hand to his chest. The greed that was rising in his eyes turned into a smoldering flame that was burning in his heart as he looked at Scarlet's appearance. Smoky gray eyes looked at her.

"How can I let go of you if you continue to act like that? Scarlet, you can put your faith in me because I can most certainly establish a strong foothold for myself. I'm working hard to build up my own personal estate for when I die. It will go very quickly, and I'll stick very close to you."

Scarlet dreamed that his body was swinging. The feeling of my chest leaning on something extremely warm and stable. This spacious, comfortable, and peaceful feeling has not been experienced for a long time. A little bit of a petty memory flashed into her subconscious of Scarlet, reminding her of a small story a few years ago when she was still in high school.

During that time period, Scarlet, Lucas, and Vivy were three people who were considered to be very close friends. They never move very far, and even when they do, they remain close to one another, just like in the picture with the ball. It has become an unwritten rule that only a Scarlet will have the other two if they make an appearance together.

And in particular, Lucas behaves toward Scarlet as though she were a beautiful princess all the time. Scarlet was treated like a princess by him at all times, and he would carry her on his shoulders.

It was also said that the two of them had some sort of emotional connection with each other, but Lucas consistently disproved this rumor by dating several different women at the same time. Lucas's peach blossom has also become an equally discussed topic. Despite the fact that Lucas has had some different girlfriends in a relatively short period of time, the women still find it difficult to let go of him because he has such a sociable personality and his face is so handsome.

The cool breeze that was blowing through Scarlet's cheeks was similar to a passionate and gentle kiss that was placed on it. The bright red hair of Scarlet shifted ever-so-slightly and slid across her pale cheeks.

Scarlet: "Lucas, I can't remember the last time I was carried on your back. The sensation of laying on your back and taking pleasure in being lazy is one of the best feelings in the world to me."

"I'm always willing to carry you, but I'm afraid you've found others who are more capable than I am," said Lucas.

Scarlet glared at him and asked, "Are you envious of Hades?"

Lucas chuckled and asked, "How is that even possible? Are you imagining things?"

Scarlet continued her conversation with Lucas while rubbing his back and saying, "I briefly told you about the relationship between me and Hades. This relationship is built on the foundation of working together toward a common goal. It was impossible for Hades and I to even consider being friends with one another. He continues to take pleasure in his relationship with his petty mistress."

"Don't you think it's disgusting that your husband has a little affair with another woman?"

A sincere response was given by Scarlet Frozen: "Hate. But the reason I despise her is not that I harbor any feelings for Hades myself. Because of how she has treated me, I cannot help but feel repulsed by her, and it makes me very uneasy. That girl always thought that I wanted to rob Hades next to her, so I made sure to act like a helpless flower whenever I was in Hades' presence. Lucas, I have just become a terrible person by nature."

The corners of Lucas' lips began to curve, and his ice-cold eyes gradually warmed up and took on a humorous quality. Hearing these words come out of her mouth made him feel as though it was not a bad thing at all, although he quickly realized Scarlet had no feelings for Hades.

"Alright, you just ignore her," said Lucas. "Your husband will give up on you sooner or later if you continue to act like that kind of girl. Trust me."

Scarlet swung her legs and gazed upward at the night sky filled with stars. She walked aimlessly around while appreciating the nightscape, taking in the clean air, and reveling in her own laziness. She yelled out as she leaned against Lucas and clapped her hands.

"It has been a very long time since I have enjoyed such a delicious meal and beverage. I'm in a really good mood right now."

Lucas did not respond; rather, he carried Scarlet forward in a steady and consistent manner. The peace that Lucas maintained made room for Scarlet's idle stories. It appears that she has harbored a great many secrets within her heart; perhaps this is the reason why, when she first meets Lucas, she talks so much.

"Ring Ring." Scarlet's self-talk was momentarily sidetracked when the phone she kept in her pocket started ringing unexpectedly.

Scarlet was taken aback when she saw her mother's face appear on the screen of the phone and realized that she was calling. Before she pressed the button to answer the phone, she made a motion to indicate that Lucas should be quiet, and she also attempted to correct the drunken drawl she had been speaking with.

A sumptuous and soothing sound began to emanate from the opposite end of the line.

"Scarlet, earlier today I was given some high-quality mushrooms. This is the mushroom that my daughter enjoys eating the most, and your father and I are on our way to give you some mushrooms."

Scarlet became frantic and exclaimed, "It is far too late for you to come here; you should have rested earlier."

Tulip: “Good girl, mom, and dad are on their way to your house. Originally it only took half an hour, who would have thought that it was midnight and the road was still congested? Looks like there's been an accident ahead."

Scarlet shook with fear as she contemplated the possibility of her mother discovering the presence of another man in her home at this very moment. She made an effort to gather herself and keep her composure.

"Then you just need to take it easy, there's no reason to be in a hurry. I just returned from going out to get some food for the evening, so, likely, I won't get back until quite late."

Tulip: "You should avoid eating very late in the evening. It won't do your stomach any favors. Okay, you two go back and try to keep your cool; your father and I will get there as soon as the officers in charge of traffic control have finished coordinating the order."

The device at the other end of the line has been disabled.

Scarlet leaped onto Lucas's back, grabbed his hand, and hurriedly explained the precarious situation that had just arisen in front of her.

"Lucas, we need to make haste to get back to my house. Because my parents are currently on their way to pay a visit to Hades and me in that location, I would prefer that this information remain concealed."

"All right, take a deep breath. It's not a problem for me to get you home on time."

When he brought Scarlet back to the house, he did so on a motorcycle with a large displacement. Lucas was able to successfully bring Scarlet home before either of Scarlet's parents could arrive thanks to his extremely rapid movement speed.

When she heard Scarlet's parents' car pull up outside, she jumped out of the car just as she was about to tell Lucas to leave. Scarlet's parents were driving away. She is aware that there is no more time, and that Lucas should not leave at this time; if she persists, her parents will discover that she has been lying to them.

Scarlet grabbed Lucas's arm and jerked him around to face her.

"I would appreciate it if you could park the vehicle inside the garage and hold on for a second. You will leave as soon as my parents have returned."

Lucas gave a satisfied nod and did not respond.

Hades obtained information from Scarlet early on, and he waited by the door for her to return. Scarlet was standing behind him. But the moment Hades saw Lucas bring Scarlet into the house, any trace of excitement or anticipation left him completely wiped away. It was an odd sensation, and it caused Hades' face to become significantly more weighted as it developed in his chest and became increasingly uncomfortable.

He stopped waiting for her and went back into the living room, where he sat down with a stony expression on his face.

Scarlet is not the type of person who is concerned about the emotions of other people. She hurried into the house while spraying perfume all over her body to mask the smell of alcohol and food that she had been consuming earlier. The appearance of Scarlet's parents prompted her to hurry up and finish getting dressed. They did so with joy as they walked over to her and encircled her in a bear hug.