Chapter 514: Chapter 514: Scarlett Jennings, My Fiancée

The sudden appearance of Samuel Chalmers caught the attention of many present.

But more than Samuel, the crowd was astonished by the person who turned into black mist and then was struck away.

Dashiell immediately dodged far away the moment the Purple Thunder struck down, but this didn’t prevent him from witnessing what had just happened.

Seeing the last bit of black mist dissipate in Scarlett Jennings’ hand, he belatedly asked,

“W-what kind of monster is he?”

Wasn’t it supposed to be a person?

How did it turn into black mist?

And then got struck away just like that?

Upon hearing this, Scarlett Jennings finally shifted her focus away from the suddenly appearing Samuel Chalmers and explained to Dashiell,

“That was a double.”

When mentioning Nolan Snyder, Scarlett Jennings looked somewhat solemn.

Previously, she hadn’t noticed anything amiss when he was hiding within the barrier until just now when the barrier was broken, and she vaguely sensed something wrong.

This Nolan Snyder was nothing more than a doppelganger puppet made from that strange black mist.

The real Nolan Snyder had never appeared from the beginning to the end.

…He’s nothing but a coward hiding in the shadows!

Thinking this, Scarlett Jennings glanced over to where Ava Zimmerman was sitting on the ground, still trying to speak.

Originally, she thought the two of them were conspiring together, but now it seems Ava Zimmerman was merely being used unilaterally.

Seeing the threat of the black mist eliminated, Donovan Jennings directly gestured for the bodyguards to detain her.

Knowing Ava Zimmerman’s bizarre ability, the bodyguards immediately gagged her with a napkin before taking her away.

Samuel Chalmers watched as the woman, who Scarlett Jennings previously mentioned had the Power of Word Spirit, was quickly tied up.

Narrowing his eyes slightly, he regretted for a moment not handling her before leaving earlier.

As the bodyguards led her past him, Samuel suddenly reached out and casually patted Ava Zimmerman’s shoulder.

His action was abrupt, and Scarlett Jennings couldn’t help but glance sideways,

“What is it?”

“Nothing,” Samuel Chalmers said, “There was something dirty on her shoulder.”

Scarlett Jennings: …

Has his obsessive-compulsive disorder reached this level?

He’d probably drag even a passing dog to dye its fur if it looked asymmetrical!

Scarlett Jennings felt somewhat relieved.

Thankfully, she hadn’t let him touch her dirty hands just now.

Otherwise, he’d have patted her too.

What Scarlett Jennings didn’t know was that right after Samuel Chalmers patted her, Ava Zimmerman suddenly felt as if something was rapidly draining away from her.

The feeling induced more panic than having her mouth silenced by Kingston Jennings earlier.

She suddenly started struggling, trying to spit out the napkin from her mouth.

A nearby bodyguard frowned and rebuked, “Be quiet.”

Ava Zimmerman ignored him, struggling even harder.

The bodyguard got impatient, worried she’d cause more trouble at the birthday party, and decisively struck her on the back of the neck with a karate chop.

Soon, Ava Zimmerman’s body went limp, and she fell straight down.

Two bodyguards quickly carried her away from either side.

…

The two were keen not to let Ava Zimmerman stir up more trouble at the birthday party, but in fact, the party had already been thoroughly disrupted after what had just happened.

At least that’s how the attending guests felt.

Not to mention the scene where quite a few decorations had been knocked over amidst the earlier chaos, the guests’ experiences had already been tainted.

Though Kingston Jennings had intervened to lift Ava Zimmerman’s Word Spirit hint, everyone still felt a bit of unease deep down.

Ultimately, the so-called Word Spirit hint couldn’t create something from nothing.

It was more like a powerful hypnosis that, through words, deliberately amplified some minor emotions that existed inside people.

For instance, the carousel incident, although most people on the scene were aware it had nothing to do with Scarlett Jennings, they were there to attend her birthday party today.

Being born the favored children of fate or individuals of significant social status, they were unduly startled. Even if they outwardly expressed understanding, a faint sense of resentment lingered inside.

Ava Zimmerman had exploited just that small sliver of emotion.

The suggestion Chase Jennings had previously fallen under was of the same principle.

Due to the Jennings Family’s standing, even if people were unhappy, they wouldn’t express it verbally or openly.

But even if they didn’t say it, Luca Jennings knew that today’s birthday party was likely ruined.

He didn’t care what these people thought inside; he was just upset that the first birthday party after Scarlett had returned home didn’t go smoothly.

In the current situation, there was no point in keeping everyone around.

With a tense face, Luca Jennings was about to speak, ending today’s birthday party.

However, before he could say anything, Samuel Chalmers stepped forward, grabbed Scarlett Jennings’ hand, and, as if declaring sovereignty, announced,

“Thank you all for attending my fiancée’s birthday party today…”

The words “fiancée” reverberated among the guests, as shocking as when Scarlett Jennings had thundered someone away just moments ago.

All attention was instantly drawn.

Even Scarlett Jennings wasn’t an exception.

She looked at Samuel Chalmers, her eyes filled with astonishment.

Wasn’t it supposed to be girlfriend?

When did I get promoted?

Samuel Chalmers glanced at her but didn’t show any intention to correct himself, continuing to address the crowd,

“It seems there was a minor mishap inside the venue just now, but it’s still early. Please, everyone, take a moment to rest; the birthday dinner will resume in an hour.”

His voice, not too loud, carried an inherent pressure, making it impossible to ignore or refute.

When he said it was a minor mishap, then it was certainly just a minor mishap.

However, a few ladies who had experienced the carousel incident still felt resistant inside.

Their hairstyles and clothes were messed up, and it was not something that could be fixed by a quick touch-up.

They wanted to leave…

But with the heads of the Jennings and Chalmers families here hosting the party for Scarlett, it was difficult to voice that.

Donovan Jennings, who had been listening nearby, though somewhat dissatisfied with Samuel Chalmers’ homeowner-like tone, saw how he managed to steady the situation with his words. He promptly echoed him,

“There are lounges arranged in the amusement park, and there’s a styling team at the lounges. Please head over to enjoy some refreshments and touch up makeup.”

Upon hearing this, the expressions of those who were initially displeased softened.

At this point, everyone was surely going to honor the Jennings and Chalmers families.

The guests were preparing to retreat for rest as instructed when another steady male voice chimed in,

“It seems I’ve arrived too late. Master Jennings, I hope you won’t hold it against me.”

Instinctively, the guests turned towards the voice, seeing a man at the entrance of the lawn carrying a gift. His presence exuded the aura of someone in power, yet his tone was humble and polite as he spoke to Scarlett.

The guests were momentarily stunned, realizing who had arrived.

The man before them was Derek Gibney, the acknowledged future head of the Gibney Family.

The Gibney Family, one of the Four Great Families in Sea City, traditionally at odds with the Jennings Family, had come to attend the birthday party of a Jennings junior?

And judging by his tone, it seemed he came especially for Scarlett Jennings?

For a moment, all the guests’ minds were invigorated.

Three of the Four Great Families of Sea City were gathering; such occasions were rarely seen!

Now, don’t mention staying for another two hours.

Even if they were chased away, they wouldn’t leave!