Chapter 73

Suddenly, Scarlett understood why Xavier had brought her here and why he was treating her so differently. He had recognized her from the start. He was repaying her. The realization eased the unease in Scarlett's heart, replacing it with a strange warmth. She had treated many people, but it seemed only he was truly grateful, genuinely repaying her kindness. As for the others... not only were they ungrateful, but they also sought to exploit, oppress, and humiliate her. Scarlett nodded. "Yes, I remember. He was badly injured. I stopped the bleeding and stabilized his critical wounds before I went to call for help. "But just as I turned around, a helicopter appeared and took him away." Edmund offered a warm, grateful smile. "You're not just Mr. Stroud's savior. You're the savior of the entire Stroud family. If it hadn't been for you back then, we might've lost him. "The year he got injured during the off-road race was when the Stroud family was finally on the rise, thanks to him. T