#Chapter 207: A direct threat

Third person “You’re a disgrace,” Scarlet muttered under her breath. “You just throw your clothing on the bathroom floor and leave it there…” “That’s what servants are for, Mother. I’ve never had to do servants’ work a day in my life. You want me to start now?” “It’s just remarkable, really, what a tremendous mess you leave behind everywhere you go. One would think you could show your mother a modicum of courtesy while we are stuck here together…” “Oh, would you give me a fucking break?” Lucas groaned. He was lying flat on his back in his messy bed, staring up at the ceiling. “All I have done your entire life is give you breaks.” Scarlet sounded bored. “It’s my own fault, really. I was too tired to fight your nasty attitude, too lazy to keep bothering to try, and I let you turn into the helpless, insolent man-child you are today.” “Yeah, just keep blaming me for everything,” Lucas grumbled, rubbing his eyes. Despite feeling dead exhausted, Lucas had hardly slept in days. Being m