Chapter 432

Cloudbloom Residence was a large villa perched halfway up the mountain. Pine forests and open meadows surrounded it. Scarlett woke early and stood on the balcony, stunned by the breathtaking view before her for several minutes. Then, she hurried downstairs and found Linda, Sophie, and Yelena waiting outside. "Where's Mr. Stroud and the other bodyguards?" Scarlett asked, puzzled. Linda replied, "Mr. Stroud left early this morning on business, and the bodyguards went with him. They asked us to stay behind and keep you company, Ms. Quinn." Scarlett wrapped an arm around Linda's shoulder. "Calling me Ms. Quinn sounds too formal. Just call me Scarlett or Scar." Yelena chuckled. "We don't dare call you Scar—that's Mr. Stroud's special nickname for you." Scarlett tapped her playfully. "Who said that? My mom calls me Scar, too." Linda smiled and said, "Scarlett, we'll stick to that then. Are you feeling better now? Last night was pretty intense. "Mr. Cuthbert's fighting skills are imp