Chapter 488

Scarlett added, "Oh, and I don't help family who won't even put my name on the work." She bit down hard on the word "family," dripping sarcasm with every syllable. Her mockery left Josiah embarrassed, though they both knew she was right. He had no intention of giving her credit. He gave a stiff cough, trying to salvage his pride. "Scarlett, is this really necessary? We're family." "Family?" she laughed coldly, not convinced. "Funny how I never saw any family around when I needed help. But now that you need me, suddenly I'm one of your own?" That jab struck home. Josiah's temper flared like an erupting volcano. "You think you're so important to Caleb? He won't give you credit either! He's just using you! "When the competition's over, you'll see. Family is the only one who truly has your back. Caleb will just bleed you dry!" Scarlett stayed perfectly calm, refusing to match his anger. She even slid his glass of water off the table and set it aside, a silent invitation for him to l