From Ashes to Queen: Now I Call the Shots novel Chapter 182

Chapter 182 The Arrival

At last, Chloe and her daughter were going to be reunited.

However-

Thirty minutes passed, and Grayson still hadn’t received the van he requested.

His expression was so dark it was beyond description. He was a breath away from tearing the butler apart on the spot.

Samson stood there drenched in cold sweat and could only apologize. “There’s been an unexpected issue in the garage. All the locks malfunctioned. I’ve already sent someone to handle it. Please wait a little longer.”

Grayson snorted coldly and called a company vehicle instead.

“Samson, if I didn’t have urgent business, I’d fire you on the spot. If this mess isn’t resolved by the time I return tomorrow, pack your things and get out.”

Meanwhile-

Scarlett had gotten into the car.

Bottled water, snacks, even sunflower seeds had been neatly prepared inside.

She picked up a biscuit, eyeing Jasper in mild surprise. “Mr. Jasper, you like sweets?”

Jasper didn’t answer. Instead, he asked, “Someone set you up?”

Scarlett shrugged, settled into her seat, and sighed. “The method was clean. Precise. It’s not worth exposing them yet. The punishment wouldn’t fit the offense.”

Jasper glanced at the rearview mirror.

It seemed Grayson and Chloe were still standing at the front gate waiting for a car.

That kind of delay was unthinkable in a family of this status.

His lips curved slightly.

Interesting.

“You took something small and made it someone else’s problem. Once enough of these pile up, becomes leverage.”

Scarlett sincerely gave him a thumbs–up. “Mr. Jasper, you really do see the big picture.”

“You planned this precisely. That’s even more impressive.”

Scarlett blinked.

Did Jasper just… compliment me?

She hesitated. “Wait. Mr. Jasper, were you praising me just now?”

their anger

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Chapter 182 The Arrival

Jasper: “…Was I not supposed to?”

At that, Jack–still driving–burst into laughter.

Scarlett looked between them, baffled. “I honestly can’t tell if that was sarcasm or not

Jack laughed so hard he slapped his thigh. “Jasper, you’ve got people scared now. Even Pizel doesn’t know when you’re being serious! Hahaha!”

At the gates of Jalindale University, the campus was already buzzing. Today’s competition had drawn the top students from across the country.

Even those not participating came to watch. Some hoped to learn things no textbook could teach. Others simply wanted to witness genius in action.

As a “local” from Jalindale, Aurora had barely stepped onto the scene when the attention swarmed her.

“Feeling confident?”

“Jalindale always takes the championship. How big of a lead are you aiming for this year?”

“We heard your cousin’s competing too. You’re not going easy on her, right?”

Aurora wore a flawless social smile. “Don’t worry, everyone. I’ll give it my all and let fate decide. As for anything else I can’t answer that right now.”

Hmph. She scoffed inwardly. Go easy on my cousin? She’s probably still scrambling to figure out how to get to campus.

Then-

“Whoa, look! A sports car!”

“Big deal–wait, holy-!”

“There’s only ONE of those in the whole country!”

Before Aurora could bask in the spotlight, the crowd around her began to disperse.

Her moment was ruined.

Furious, she stomped her heel into the ground. Who the hell is ruining my mo

She turned just in time to see Scarlett stepping out of the sports car.

Her face froze.

Impossible.

She’d ensured someone in charge of the garage would stall as long as possible. By the time Scarlett realized what was happening, it’d be too late.

How-?

And then she saw the driver, through the half–lowered window.

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Chapter 182 The Arrival

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