The next day, Scarlett arrived at the restaurant early, dressed in a vibrant red dress with impeccable makeup.
As soon as my dad appeared, she quickly stood up and handed him the menu.
"Mr. Myerson, hello. I wasn't sure about your preferences, so I haven't ordered yet."
I sat in the corner, observing Scarlett's every move. At this moment, her eyes were fixed on Fintan, completely unaware of my presence.
My dad took the menu and glanced at it.
"Miss... shouldn't we wait for the others?"
Scarlett smiled coyly.
"Mr. Myerson, please call me Scarlett. It's just the two of us today. I specifically invited you alone, no one else!"
"No one else?" Fintan was taken aback, but remembering she was his son's girlfriend, he maintained his smile. "Alright then, let me see. My body isn't as robust as you young folks, and my tastes aren't as adventurous either."
With that, he ordered some stomach-friendly dishes and handed the menu back to the waiter.
"Mr. Myerson, I think you look very young. If we stood side by side, no one would guess you're more than a few years older than me." Fintan was visibly pleased when complimented on his youthfulness.
"Little... Scarlett, you've invited me out alone today. Could it be that your boyfriend has been mistreating you?"
Fintan was still thinking about his son's failed proposal, hoping he could help mend the relationship.
Scarlett shook her head and spoke softly, "Mr. Myerson, you're such a tease. I don't have a boyfriend, so how could I be mistreated by one?"
Fintan's face showed clear surprise upon hearing this.
Scarlett continued, "Mr. Myerson, actually, since our brief encounter after the fender bender, I've been thinking about you constantly."
"You gave me such an expensive gift, I feel I should express my true feelings to you."
"Mr. Myerson, I like you. I know you have feelings for me too. Would you let me be your girlfriend?"
At this point, I couldn't hold back anymore. I knocked over the glass in front of me and walked towards them.
"Great, great, great!"
I clapped sarcastically, sat down next to Fintan, and smiled at Scarlett across the table. Scarlett looked at me with disgust in her eyes. "Garrison, why are you here? Are you deliberately trying to cause trouble? Your behavior is truly despicable!"
I laughed, "If I didn't come, how would I witness my stepmom climbing into bed? Isn't that right, Dad?"
"Dad?! You're saying he's your father?"
Scarlett's pupils were filled with shock, her expression visibly crumbling!