[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon":3,"chapter-the-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon-the-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon-chapter-648":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Fake Heiress Turns out to Be a True Tycoon!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1892693,2516,"Chapter 646: 646: Will You Form a Formal Bond with Me?","the-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon-chapter-648",648,"\u003Cp>Chapter 646: Chapter 646: Will You Form a Formal Bond with Me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett Jennings never imagined that Stella Gibson would go to such lengths for the Undying Bone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, pairing her with the Undying Bone was simply because she seemed like the right choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, with the Undying Bone’s strong combat power, having him around would compensate for Stella Gibson’s lack of strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To this, Stella Gibson only told her,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know how much I gain from the contract with the Undying Bone. Precisely because I know, I can’t just think about benefiting without considering my responsibility.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything in the world has a reciprocity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when it comes to forming contracts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett Jennings sent everyone back to their rooms, with the other three Security Bureau members also staying in other rooms of the villa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The success of the contract wasn’t just their word; it needed to be confirmed by the Capital Security Bureau Headquarters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, capturing the Undying Bone was such a major event that Scarlett Jennings and her team needed to report back to the Capital Metropolitan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Scarlett Jennings stepped out, she saw Samuel Chalmers waiting at the end of the corridor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve arranged for a private plane tomorrow morning. You’ve had a long day; get some rest tonight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett Jennings nodded, looking at the faint golden light surrounding him, suddenly stepping forward and grabbing Samuel Chalmers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samuel Chalmers raised an eyebrow slightly but looked at her hand on his arm and willingly followed her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he was pulled into her room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guest rooms in the villa were designed with a neutral simplicity but with her belongings inside, the room unexpectedly had more of her own colors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samuel Chalmers looked at her, assuming she was worried about Stella Gibson and the Life-sharing Spell,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Her choosing to use the Life-sharing Spell with the Undying Bone is not your responsibility; it was her own choice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he could promise her that even if one day the Undying Bone lost control… when it must be exterminated, he wouldn’t let Stella Gibson sacrifice herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would save her life for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett Jennings was indeed surprised by Stella Gibson’s actions, but what was done was done, and she respected Stella Gibson’s choice, and more so, admired her decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that wasn’t what she wanted to discuss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After pressing her lips together, Scarlett Jennings suddenly reached out and held Samuel Chalmers’ hand with the Peach Wood Mark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As their palms touched, Scarlett Jennings’ mind flashed with Stella Gibson’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Since I’ve decided to contract, I must take responsibility for him.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though their contract was not a deliberate choice at first, Scarlett Jennings felt she should also take responsibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the foundation of that responsibility was honesty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Earlier, when I told you that this Peach Wood Mark is an amulet, I was lying to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After deciding to be honest, Scarlett Jennings spoke straightforwardly without any hesitation,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This isn’t a Protective Mark, but a… marriage contract mark.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samuel Chalmers: …\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Earlier I asked you if you would mind someone making you contract an unsuspecting fiancée. That question wasn’t hypothetical either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Master said, those who successfully plant the Peach Wood Mark on each other represent fated partners. I’ve been keeping this from you because I didn’t want to admit it…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Scarlett Jennings spoke, she saw no surprise on Samuel Chalmers’ face, and she just asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’d already guessed this, hadn’t you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She should have known Samuel Chalmers was sharp enough to guess the truth when she made such a suggestion in the past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samuel Chalmers looked at her quietly for a while, then slowly nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the faint trace of frustration in her eyes, Samuel Chalmers slightly narrowed his stern gaze but said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whether you deceived me on this matter is not my concern. What I care more about now is what you just said…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You said you kept it from me because you didn’t want to admit it. So, what about now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice, low with a slight huskiness, fell into Scarlett Jennings’ ears like a startling glimpse falling into a lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at him and responded seriously,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am a Master, and I believe in so-called destiny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you don’t mind having me as your fiancée, then I won’t mind that person being you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I am willing to acknowledge our relationship, but I hope it’s not solely because of a contractual mark.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused for a moment, then suddenly opened her palm, solemnly asking him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Samuel Chalmers, setting aside this Peach Wood Mark, would you formally contract with me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samuel Chalmers’ gaze abruptly quivered, and as her words fell, the golden light around him began to flow as if conscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett Jennings was always sensitive to the golden light on Samuel Chalmers and couldn’t help but widen her eyes slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the way that golden light danced gave an inexplicable sense of joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did this golden light… have its own emotions?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or was it Samuel Chalmers’ emotions?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett Jennings’ almond eyes trembled slightly as she looked at Samuel Chalmers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He, however, seemed unaware of the change in the golden light around him, simply watching her, his expression focused and earnest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spoke with the same solemnity as she had just done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am willing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As those words landed, Scarlett Jennings saw the golden light swirling around Samuel Chalmers, which had been slightly dim, seem to visibly… brighten in that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though not as bright as before, it was indeed brighter than just now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett Jennings suddenly looked at Samuel Chalmers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could still clearly see his face, and naturally, she also clearly saw the seriousness in his eyes at that moment, along with the deeply hidden… hint of a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is he happy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett Jennings thought of this and naturally blurted out,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you happy to be contracted with me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samuel Chalmers paused first, then the corners of his lips lifted slightly, and he responded to her in a low voice,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because it was her, he was… happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett Jennings felt her heart tremble again, even though Samuel Chalmers had once said he didn’t mind that person being her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But because he had always been restrained in his emotions, she had never felt fervent feelings from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except for this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She genuinely felt his joy and truly realized…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He likes her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of the contract, simply because she is her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A warmth seemed to spread from her chest, silently creeping up to her palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She curled her palm slightly, as if infected by the emotions emanating from his golden light, and the corners of her mouth unwittingly tilted slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For just a moment, her attention was drawn back to the golden light in front of her, and she asked him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s going on with the golden light around you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett Jennings pointed at the golden light continually swirling around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching its movements, Scarlett Jennings couldn’t help but think of Liora Gold dancing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It not only restores itself but also…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dances???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samuel Chalmers saw her attention shift back to the golden light around him and felt a sense of silent helplessness,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Actually, I’m not entirely sure either.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was telling the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he hadn’t tried this before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But judging from these two experiences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His golden light seemed, as if by her given emotions, to undergo changes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if these changing golden lights were brought about by her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if thinking of something, he suddenly looked at her,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perhaps, we could conduct an experiment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hint of confusion flashed in Scarlett Jennings’ eyes, “What kind of experi…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could say the word, she suddenly saw Samuel Chalmers take a step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The swirling golden light surged towards her; in the next second, Scarlett Jennings found herself suddenly engulfed in a warm embrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the brightened golden light flooded her vision.\u003C\u002Fp>",1316,"2026-06-10T07:18:39.754Z",1,"novelbin.me","df0018e2fe2c7e8573d75430d202c2fbe6f94289919048b3fd854791dd819509","the-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon-chapter-689","the-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon-chapter-688",1286,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon-cover.jpg"]