Chapter 98

"Damn it! Lily, just you wait!" Percy stormed out in a fury. Xavier glanced at him coldly, offering no reaction. Scarlett quietly observed him, sensing that his attitude toward Percy was a bit strange. It was clear he cared about Percy, yet it seemed like he never intended to step in and help him with his problems. It was almost like he was letting Percy roam free within his boundaries without intervening. From the information she gathered about the Stroud family, Percy was just one of the many children from collateral branches. He was also mischievous and rebellious, spending most of his time playing games. Yet, Xavier seemed to hold him in high regard and protected him fiercely. Even Edmund was the same. It seemed like he was following her instructions, supervising Percy's studies, but Scarlett couldn't shake the feeling that Edmund was using her instructions as a convenient excuse to keep an eye on Percy. She remembered when Percy's parents came to visit Xavier. Percy had exc