After collecting herself, she asked, "So you're saying no one else knows about me? Only you? Not even Salvatore..." Her voice trailed off as she noticed Noah raising his hand — as if asking her to stop talking.
"Your grandfather! That man is your Grandpa," Noah corrected with a chuckle, amused by Scarlett's awkward expression. "But yes, only I know. Not even your Grandpa had any idea."
"I see..."
"Well, the old man, what a fool! Even though he took over the Withers underground business, he's not in control —Jude is!" Hatred rose in Noah's eyes.
He continued, "Jude made his father a prisoner, like a puppet. I feel sorry for Father but hate him for being so weak. How could he allow himself to suffer like that?" His face darkened, and anger was apparent in his voice.
Scarlett was taken aback by Noah's words.
"Ugh! Sorry, Scarlett, if I said something, I shouldn't have." Noah tried to change his expression.
