Chapter 162

This time, Xavier drove himself instead of bringing a driver. Scarlett sat in the front passenger seat. Just as the car started, Percy came running from behind. "Wait! Wait for me! I want to go too! Wait for me!" The engine snarled to life as Xavier slammed the pedal. In a blink, the car rocketed out of the estate. He had learned to drive for the sake of racing, so the sudden burst of speed gave Scarlett quite a scare. Luckily, she was brave and quickly steadied herself. Noticing her discomfort, Xavier immediately eased off the gas and slowed the car. "Where are we going? Why can't Percy come with us?" Scarlett asked in confusion. Percy would only be a nuisance if he came along, but Xavier simply replied, "Jondalia Amusement Park is holding a fireworks show tonight. I'm taking you to see it." Scarlett's eyes lit up. Xavier had heard that the fireworks show at Jondalia was just as spectacular as the one at Babbeland. It happened every Friday night. Scarlett had been in Jondali