The Unassuming Mason Wilde

Chapter 17

Scarlett was still overwhelmed with the party arrangements and the sudden emotional support she was receiving from her family, especially her Gran. The tough nut was beginning to crack but she was not deceived, her Gran was after one thing only and that was Microloft, and right now she was the only way in but still she wondered, perhaps the affection would become real someday, but as sentimental as she was she was no fool.

She walked briskly up to her Gran’s office, praying she would not be privileged to encounter any other member of her demented family.

“Come in.” Gran's slightly crooked voice sounded from behind the heavy doors, and she mustered up her courage and pushed in.

The room was quite extravagant for the modest Rodney's company, but as usual her Gran liked to pretend she was at the top of the food chain, and woe to anyone that attempted to tell her otherwise.

“Scarlett! What brings you by?” Her Gran’s effusive greetings took her by surprise yet again, but not even the broad