Chapter 23 Getting roasted by grandpa


    “That brat, he doesn’t even answer my calls anymore…”


    ”


    The Hodges Family patriarch stormed in from outside, but he paused in shock when he saw the scene inside.


    The next moment, he erupted in fury.


    “You good-for-nothing, you’re messing around in thepany!” The old Mr. Hodges was furious, wishing he


    could beat him to death with his walking stick.


    How could he have such a grandson? He was capable, yes, but his lifestyle was nothing like his.


    If the Hodges Family didn’t have a single heir for three generations, he would have disowned him.


    Hugo Hodges, who had been angry, immediately looked helpless when he saw his grandfather. “Grandpa…”


    “Don’t call me Grandpa. I don’t have a grandson like you. Back then, you caused one trouble after another to


    drive Scarlett away. Now that you’ve finally chased her off, I didn’t expect you to start again after only a few


    years…” The old Mr. Hodges was furious.


    “Grandpa, it’s not what you think,” Hugo said.


    “Then what is it? I saw it with my own eyes. Are you still trying to argue?” the old Mr. Hodges demanded.


    At this moment, Hugo looked at Scarlett, hoping she would exin.


    Scarlett ignored him, feeling a sense of relief and enjoyment as she watched the old man scold him. She was


    in a mood to watch a show.


    It seemed that no matter how sessful Hugo Hodges became over the years, in the eyes of the old Mr.


    Hodges, he would always be that “disappointing descendant.”


    At that moment, the old Mr. Hodges turned to look at Scarlett Adler. “Youngdy, I don’t care what you do,


    where youe from, or what your rtionship with Hugo Hodges is, but the Hodges Family isn’t easy to get


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    into, and marrying Hugo Hodges may not bring you happiness.”


    The old Mr. Hodges was honest.


    “I know,” Scarlett Adler nodded.


    “He already drove away one wife. Even if he marries you, your life won’t be easy!” the old Mr. Hodges


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    “I know,” Scarlett Adler agreed again.


    Hugo Hodges was speechless.


    This was truly his own grandfather, not holding back at all with his criticisms.


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    “Since you know all this, why are you still with him?” the old Mr. Hodges couldn’t understand. “Just for his


    face? Youngdy, you can’t just look at a man’s face.”


    Seeing Hugo Hodges nearly speechless beside her, Scarlett Adler smiled, feeling quite pleased.


    “Don’t worry, I will definitely not be with him for life,” Scarlett Adler said.


    Upon hearing this, Grandpa Hodges was relieved. “That’s a very wise decision. In that case, you should head


    back now, youngdy.”


    “Alright,” Scarlett Adler nodded and stood up to leave.


    Hugo Hodges, however, was displeased. He stepped forward and grabbed her hand. “Scarlett Adler, have you


    enjoyed the show enough?”


    “You brat, let go of her this instant!” Grandpa Hodges shouted, angered by his persistence.


    “Grandpa, please, take another look. Who do you think she is?” Hugo Hodges said.


    “Who else could she be?” Grandpa Hodges retorted, but as he looked more closely at Scarlett Adler, she did seem familiar. He blinked several times. “Brat, what did you call her just now?”


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    When Scarlett Adler first joined the Hodges Family, Grandpa Hodges had treated her well and was very


    protective of her. Scarlett Adler had always remembered that kindness.


    “Grandpa Hodges, it’s me,” Scarlett Adler said softly.


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    Grandpa Hodges looked at Scarlett Adler, walked up to her, and examined her from head to toe. After a long


    moment, he said in surprise, “You, you’re Scarlett?”


    “Yes, it’s me,” Scarlett Adler nodded.


    “Is it really you?!” Grandpa Hodges eximed with delight.


    Seeing him grab Scarlett’s hand, she quickly pped it away. “Get your hands off me.”


    Hugo was speechless.


    Turning his head, Grandpa Hodges looked at Scarlett with joy. “It’s been so many years; Grandpa almost


    didn’t recognize you.”


    “Yes, it’s been six years,” Scarlett replied.


    “Come,e, sit down and let Grandpa Hodges take a good look at you!” Grandpa Hodges said, ushering


    Scarlett toward the sofa.


    “You brat, tell someone to bring in coffee,” Grandpa Hodges called out.


    Hugo sighed and pressed the inte. “Bring in two cups of coffee.”


    On the sofa, Grandpa Hodges looked at Scarlett. “Scarlett, where have you been all these years? You’ve lost


    so much weight; have you been suffering?”


    “Grandpa Hodges, I’ve been doing well all these years. I haven’t suffered.”


    “How could you not have suffered? You’ve lost so much weight… Scarlett, our Hodges Family is sorry for what happened,” Grandpa Hodges said.


    Scarlett simply smiled slightly. “Grandpa Hodges, don’t say that. I remember all the good you’ve done for me.


    “s, what good is it for me to be nice to you if I can’t even protect you?” Old Man Reed said, ring fiercely


    at Hugo Hodges, who was standing nearby. “Is this rascal bullying you again?”


    Scarlett nced at Hugo and, after a moment’s thought, replied, “It’s not exactly bullying, just some


    misunderstandings that need to be cleared up.”


    “Scarlett, don’t worry. Your grandpa couldn’t protect you back then, but now, if he dares to bully you, he’ll have


    to step over my old body!” Old Man Reed said sternly, directing his words at his wayward grandson.


    Hugo listened from the side, rubbing his forehead in exasperation.


    Then, Old Man Reed leaned closer to Scarlett and whispered, “Scarlett, do you think this rascal wants you


    back because you’re pretty? Let me tell you, don’t agree. He’s too restless. Now that you’re free from misery,


    don’t look back.”


    Hugo was speechless.


    “What a loving grandpa,” he thought.


    Scarlett didn’t expect the old man to be even more amusing after all these years.


    “I know, Grandpa. Don’t worry, I won’t go back.”


    This earned her a fierce re from Hugo.


    “Grandpa has plenty of resources. I’ll introduce you to someone better, I promise,” Mr. Hodges said.


    Hugo Hodges couldn’t take it anymore and stepped forward. “Grandpa…”


    “You shut up.”


    Hugo was speechless.


    Scarlett Adler didn’t respond to Mr. Hodges’ment, instead asking, “Grandpa, how has your health been these past years?”


    “As long as this brat doesn’t anger me, and my heart condition doesn’t re up, I can live a few more years.”


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    “Please take care of yourself. My grandpa said he wants to y chess with you for another lifetime.”


    Hearing this, Mr. Hodges remembered something. “No wonder that old man has been rejecting my invitationstely. So you’re back. Is he afraid I’ll still try to make you my Hodges Family’s granddaughter-inw, so he’s


    hiding from me?”


    “How could that be…”


    “Don’t worry, it won’t happen,” Mr. Hodges waved his hand, muttering softly, “You’re Old Adler’s granddaughter,


    which makes you my granddaughter too. How could I bear to let you jump into a fire pit again? I still have


    that principle.”


    Scarlett Adler didn’t know what to say.


    Hugo Hodges, standing beside her, was already beyond speechless at his own grandfather’s remarks.


    Just then, the coffee was brought in, and Old Hodges spoke up. “Alright, alright, forget the coffee. Scarlett,


    what do you want to eat? Grandpa will take you to eat something delicious.”