[{"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-877":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},1892934,2516,"Chapter 875: I Like Him, and It Has Nothing to Do with Fairness","the-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon-chapter-877",877,"\u003Cp>Lucas Jennings, in a burst of anger, almost rolled up his sleeves ready to \"debate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Donovan Jennings was somewhat surprised by his sudden outburst, but didn’t seem to want to stop him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samuel Chalmers, who had been walking inside, stopped as Lucas wished, then turned his head to look at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes revealed no trace of emotion, simply wanting to see why Lucas was calling him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, as their gazes met, Lucas Jennings inexplicably felt his momentum weaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon, he forced himself to stand tall again,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You—you can give us attitude, but what right do you have to treat my sister that way?! Do you know my sister came to the Capital Metropolitan for you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas Jennings’s question was abrupt, leaving not only Samuel but even Scarlett Jennings, the person involved, a bit caught off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samuel Chalmers slightly furrowed his brow, looked at him, and simply corrected in a deep voice,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I never gave her attitude.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for earlier, he was merely respecting Donovan’s request to leave normally, not giving attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But about this, Samuel felt no need to explain to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Samuel respond, Lucas calmed down and said simply,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t deny it! Dashiell said you got angry over some trivial matter last night and stormed off, giving my sister attitude! Dare you say you didn’t do that?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of this, and having guessed his sister was the story’s Friend A last night, he had come over early in the morning with Brother Donovan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Dashiell didn’t detail what his sister did last night, she surely couldn’t have done anything wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it’s not wrong, then it must be trivial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Giving attitude must be his fault!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas Jennings was full of righteous indignation, which made Dashiell nearby almost explode with his Flood Dragon Scales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, if you must erupt, why betray your buddies?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Great, now the whole world would know he secretly tattled about Samuel last night!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samuel Chalmers also looked at Dashiell, a hint of displeasure in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett Jennings didn’t expect Lucas to suddenly erupt at Samuel because of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This incident she and Samuel pretended never happened, Lucas bluntly and straightforwardly asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Admittedly, Lucas is really impulsive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for some reason, Scarlett doesn’t dislike this impulsiveness, even finding it strangely soothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hint of a smile flashed in her eyes, she turned to look directly at Samuel Chalmers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Lucas had asked for her, she wanted to know too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did her actions last night unsettle him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it because she offended him without boundaries, or because... he resists her approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Lucas’s question, Samuel Chalmers furrowed his brow again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Scarlett’s gaze, Samuel’s brows knitted more tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Scarlett also thought his sudden departure last night was him... being angry?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, Samuel Chalmers felt absurdity in being misunderstood without a way to explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were only Lucas questioning him today, Samuel wouldn’t bother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For he never needed to explain his actions to others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at this moment, facing Scarlett’s gaze, Samuel fell into rare silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, he skimmed past everyone and directly looked at her, his voice reserved, just saying,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wasn’t angry with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for why he turned away, he didn’t further explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just that sentence made Scarlett Jennings’s heart relax in a certain place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she said she doesn’t regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though she pretended nothing happened last night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep down, she cared about Samuel Chalmers’s reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She cared about him, not wanting her actions to make him... dislike her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing he didn’t leave in anger last night, Scarlett truly sighed in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, if not angry? Then why suddenly leave?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett wondered, her almond eyes slightly probing Samuel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sudden departure couldn’t be because...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment this guess arose, Scarlett herself was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could delve further, Samuel had already quickly withdrawn his gaze, then turned and walked away quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet that decisive departure incomprehensibly overlapped with his figure from last night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing something, Scarlett Jennings watched his back, her eyes slightly lighting up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas Jennings didn’t expect him to turn and leave again after saying that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s up with this Samuel Chalmers?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he said he wasn’t angry, at least clarify why he left his sister!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas thought, ready to call him back,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, Donovan Jennings held him fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need to ask.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at this cousin, peach blossom eyes showing a rare gentle smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both he and Scarlett lived overly rational and calm lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes, Lucas’s impulsiveness more accurately struck the core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bringing him along was fitting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Scarlett knew Donovan and the others came for her, she couldn’t casually send them away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After consulting the trio, she and Dashiell directly led them back to Demon Street, where she’s currently staying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Lucas was visiting for the first time, he’d heard much about Demon Street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering Demon Street, Lucas was both nervous and excited, curious about what demon each person on the street might be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, he was only secretly curious, not rashly asking them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though impulsive, he wouldn’t really cause trouble for his sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett heard Lucas and Dashiell quietly whispering all the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adam Jennings kept his composure, avoiding the adolescents’ topics, only secretly listening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back at the courtyard, Scarlett diligently recounted encounters with Samuel Chalmers after their reunion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Donovan came to her side without hesitation due to a suspicion, she wouldn’t hide anything—including her intentions regarding Samuel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Donovan already knew Samuel lived next door, listening to Scarlett, and glancing at the canopy from the ginkgo tree next door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused for a while before softly speaking,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Samuel Chalmers’s current state isn’t fair to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Privately, Donovan wouldn’t want Scarlett to suffer any grievance, especially from someone she once loved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He changed his tone, looked at her, eyes filled with endless acceptance,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But if you insist on him, I, and all the Jennings Family, will fully support you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless if the other is the National Protection Dragon Vein or whatever, indifferent or heartless, as long as Scarlett likes him, he will do all he can to help her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett Jennings looked at Donovan, not surprised by his support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because her brother always stands by her unconditionally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She trusts him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And hopes he trusts her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My situation with Samuel Chalmers isn’t as bad as you might think, so don’t worry about me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for what you said about fairness...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett spoke, looking up at the ginkgo canopy overhead, her voice tender,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I like him, and fairness doesn’t matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the ginkgo canopy, Scarlett’s voice clearly reached Donovan and the others nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Likewise, through the ginkgo leaves, it reached Samuel Chalmers, who had unknowingly returned next door, currently standing under the ginkgo tree.\u003C\u002Fp>",1124,"2026-06-10T07:18:48.394Z",1,"novelbin.me","e876c5d7351240e5a9dac34f4639778aaaaaeea8b04f55fd899983ef5e843d04","the-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon-chapter-878","the-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon-chapter-876",1286,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon-cover.jpg"]