With that, Scarlett walked away.
Jonah suddenly stood up and shouted angrily, “Scarlett, stop right there!” He pulled out a small bundle of cash and threw it straight at Scarlett.
“The Quinn family doesn’t need your money.
Take it and leave!” Those one-hundred-dollar notes fluttered down like snowflakes, falling over Scarlett’s head.
She didn’t turn around, nor did she bend down to pick up the money.
She stood there with her back to him, exuding an air of aloofness and disdain.
Jonah watched Scarlett, and for a moment, he regretted throwing her hard-earned money on the ground.
However, as soon as he thought of Scarlett’s insulting words about the Quinn family, he felt justified.
She deserved to be humiliated in return.
He wanted her to know that if she dared to go against the Quinn family, there would be no good outcome for her.
Scarlett smirked as she turned around and coldly locked eyes with Jonah.
“Since the Quinn family doesn’t need it, I suppose you should settle the medical fees then.
Otherwise, always owing a country girl like me a favor will only lower the Quinn family’s reputation.” Jonah’s eyes widened in disbelief, and his face twisted with anger.
Lily put on a pitiful look and said, “Scarlett, are you really going to be so heartless?
If you need money, just tell me.
I’ll give it to you.
Don’t do this, please?” Her words immediately distorted Scarlett’s intentions, making it seem as though Scarlett was just asking for money.
As expected, Jonah’s expression turned even colder after hearing Lily’s words.
He sneered and said, “I thought that after a year, you would have at least gotten rid of your greedy nature.
But no, you’re still the same; always seizing an opportunity to ask for money.
You’re truly disappointing.” Scarlett turned around with an indifferent attitude and said, “What can I do?
I grew up poor in the countryside, so I’m always afraid of being broke.
I can’t shake the habit of wanting money.
Now, just tell me—are you going to settle the bill or not?” Jonah felt like he was punching air.
His anger was building up, but he couldn’t express it.
Scarlett clicked her tongue and shook her head.
“The richest person in Yendale isn’t so impressive.
He can’t even pay a few hundred thousand dollars in medical fees.” “I’ll give it to you,” Lily said, immediately pulling a black card from her wallet.
Jonah stopped her.
“Don’t fall for her tricks.
She’s just trying to get some money from us.
Do you really think I’m that easy to fool?” “She cured us…” Lily said, feigning concern.
“Besides, she must be really short on money, living on her own.
Why don’t we take this chance to help her out?” Jonah scoffed.
“If she’s poor, it’s not our fault.
She left the Quinn family on her own.
Who else can she blame?
Put that card away.
Even if I gave her the money, I won’t let you give it to her.” Lily looked at him helplessly.
“Fine.” Yet the look she gave Scarlett brimmed with smug triumph, silently taunting, “Keep trying—but my brothers will always stand by me, and you’ll matter to them like I do.” Scarlett didn’t care at all.
She rolled her eyes and said, “The Quinn family’s reputation as the richest must come from being stingy.
I’ve learned something new today.” Percy, who was standing outside, couldn’t hold back his laughter.
Jonah frowned.
“Who’s out there?” Joanna ran out to check and called, “Mr.
Apology, what are you doing here?” As soon as Jonah heard that nickname, he immediately guessed it was Percy.
His mind quickly flashed to the influential figure standing with him that day.
His expression shifted slightly as he walked out and said, “Percy, this is a matter for the Quinn family.” “I see,” Percy replied nonchalantly, lazily propping himself up against a chair in the lobby, showing no intention of leaving.
Jonah’s frown deepened.
Scarlett walked toward him and said, “Let’s go.” Percy gave Jonah a knowing glance, then stood up with the takeout box in hand and followed Scarlett.
He asked, “You really don’t want your salary?” Scarlett replied, “Yep, I gave it to the dogs.” Jonah now understood that Percy had come with Scarlett.
When did they get so close?
As Jonah listened to their conversation, he felt a weight in his chest.
He turned and looked at the scattered money on the floor, coldly saying, “Joanna, pick up the money and send it to Scarlett.” He didn’t want outsiders laughing at the Quinn family for fighting over such a small amount of money.
Lily noticed how close Percy and Scarlett were.
Percy had a wild and carefree demeanour.
Even with the takeout box in his hand, it couldn’t conceal the wealth and arrogance that seemed to surround him.