Chapter 126

Scarlett’s POV: “…” Great. Was this a veiled threat? Meaning if I refused these arrangements, Everett would come before me every single day, aggressively asserting his presence? This man truly never changed his ways. That overbearing streak in his bones just wouldn’t go away! My expression remained impassive as I addressed Davis, “Go back and tell Everett that threatening me is useless. Take both the person and the item with you now.” He looked at me with pleading eyes. “Miss Scarlett, for the sake of our three years as colleagues and our relatively smooth collaboration, have mercy on me. Please let Uncle Donald, Miss Mona, and these things stay. Mr. Robinson said if I can’t convince you, he will send me to Africa…” “Is that so? Should I buy you a plane ticket then?” “…” I arched an eyebrow, my lips curving into a smile as I looked at him. “Davis, I know Everett. You are his most capable and trusted assistant. He wouldn’t dream of sending you to Africa.” “…” “My stance is clear… I won’