From Ashes to Queen: Now I Call the Shots novel Chapter 107

So Stanley instinctively reached out to support Eugene, who looked unsteady on his feet.

But the moment he extended his hand-

He suddenly felt incredibly light.

His mind felt clearer, too.

He hadn’t been sleeping well these past few days, and everything had looked a bit blurry.

But now, his vision was bright, like his eyes had been washed clean.

He froze completely.

Had a miracle just happened?

At that moment-

The needle that had been stuck in him suddenly dropped to the floor.

It made a faint, crisp sound.

Normally, in such a noisy venue, a sound that light wouldn’t be noticeable.

But he was too focused on himself.

So he noticed the needle fall.

What the…

He bent down and picked up the silver needle.

Then held it up against his own body, comparing.

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“Ever since she stuck me with this, aside from not being able to move or talk, I didn’t really feel anything wrong. And now, now…”

He could hardly believe it.

But the truth was undeniable.

“She must’ve seen what was wrong with me earlier… and that needle was her way of fixing it?”

Stanley suddenly covered his face.

“But I thought she was putting on airs! I assumed she was going to make outrageous demands. I was ready to call her out!”

Eugene had regained his footing.

He didn’t have time to listen to Stanley’s complaining

Instead, he stared nervously in the direction Scarlett had gone.

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Chapter 107 Rebecca’s Unease

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“Did I… say something wrong just now? Was I too harsh? I just wanted her to come home so we could make things right.”

“She’s not even related to us by blood.”

“We’ve already given her so much!”

“Why can’t she just be grateful?!”

Stanley snapped out of it at Eugene’s words.

After a pause, he suddenly asked:

“Do you think… Scully cut ties with the family so decisively because she found out something?”

Eugene’s heart skipped a beat.

He’d already had that feeling earlier.

Now it was even stronger.

“That’s impossible!”

He tried to deny it on instinct.

But only he knew just how guilty he felt.

Stanley didn’t argue. He just lowered his head, deep in thought.

Above the two brothers, it was like dark storm clouds had gathered–crackling with thunder and lightning.

Connor and Rebecca walked toward the lounge, one behind the other.

“Connor, do you think that representative from the Lane family will be difficult to deal with?”

Rebecca was a bit nervous.

If she had managed to steal the spotlight earlier, she could’ve kept her pride as a scholar.

But now that she’d bowed out halfway, she had to act more humble.

If the other side was hard to get along with, they might give her trouble.

She needed to prepare for that possibility.

Connor finally snapped out of it.

The whole walk over-

His eyes kept drifting around, searching for Scarlett.

But there were too many people.

Even knowing they were in the same space, he still couldn’t spot her.

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Chapter 107 Rebecca’s Unease

Now, suddenly coming back to reality, a bitter smile crossed his face.

Why was he so desperate to see Scarlett?

Once the conference was over, Scarlett would definitely come looking for him.

His mom had already called earlier.

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If Scarlett could land a Ph.D. advisor like Professor Hugh or John–someone that influential–she’d approve of them continuing to date.

Once Scarlett finished her doctorate and won a few awards, they could get married.

Suddenly, everything made sense–why Scarlett had changed so much lately.

And he finally understood.

Scarlett had been working so hard, even overshadowing Rebecca at this conference-

All just to be with him.

Thinking back on how he used to criticize her background…

He felt a little guilty.

But it was a good thing.

That pressure gave Scarlett motivation. And now she was finally standing out.

Their relationship could keep going strong.

Scarlett must be even happier than he was.

He thought it over and made up his mind.

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