From Ashes to Queen: Now I Call the Shots novel Chapter 184

Chapter 184 No Apologies Given

Christian nodded in agreement. “That’s fair.”

“By the way, Christian,” Aurora lowered her voice, “why didn’t you come to the banquet last night?”

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with Yvonne from the Lane family, so of course, they didn’t attend. It wasn’t something that was publicly discussed, and Aurora–new to Jalindale–wouldn’t know the details.

Even so, Christian had heard all about the banquet.

Scarlett had gone head–to–head with her adoptive parents alone and still didn’t get branded as an ungrateful traitor. That alone showed her skill. Then again, the Lane family was also very good at managing public opinion. Everyone who had attended remained tight–lipped. All they came away with was one statement: “Scarlett is unsuitable for a marriage alliance.”

That very night, the Sawyer family held a small family meeting.

Everyone agreed Scarlett wasn’t marriage material, but the Lane family still treated her with surprising affection. If the Sawyers could secure an alliance, it would drive Yvonne up the wall—especially since she wouldn’t dare challenge Owen.

It could even be their chance to ride the Lane family’s resources and finally emerge from Yvonne’s shadow.

“Ms. Aurora, Christian said suddenly, “does your cousin have any notable achievements in medicine?”

Aurora assumed he wanted to size up the competition.

She smiled warmly. “No need to be so formal. Just call me Aurora or use my full name.”

“As for my cousin’s abilities, I heard she received a scholarship and won some medical awards at Trenwyn University.”

“But as you know, Trenwyn’s resources can’t compare to ours.”

“Christian, if she doesn’t do well today, could you maybe help tutor her a bit?”

Christian nodded. “Of course. Since you asked, I’d be happy to.”

Aurora’s heart fluttered.

Christian was the ideal man–gentle, elegant, and respectful of a woman’s di

v and pride.

And most importantly, he hadn’t objected when she called him by his first name.

They were definitely closer now.

Meanwhile, Scarlett and Sharon were the last to pass through security.

Sharon had arrived late due to staying at a hotel farther away and had barely made it on time.

She looked up at the Jalindale University sign, eyes full of longing.

“If only I’d gotten into the grad program here.”

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Chapter 184 No Apologies Given

“I’ve always dreamed of this place.”

“Oh right–Scarlett, where are you staying? I heard from our professor that you arrived early for another competition.”

“I asked around Jalindale, but couldn’t find anything.”

Scarlett replied calmly, “Oh, it was a company–sponsored design competition. I didn’t place

Sharon didn’t think much of it and moved on, gazing at the campus around them. “I guess we don’t stand much chance today, huh?”

“I’m not too confident either.”

“I haven’t studied much lately—I’ve just been hunting for good food. Let’s go out to eat after the exam. yeah?”

Scarlett shook her head. “I have another engagement after the competition.”

There was a discussion session with Mr. Jasper she had to attend. She wasn’t sure what it was about, but if he had invited her, she had to show up.

“Alright then.”

Sharon smiled, unfazed, and instead launched into gossip about Calvin.

“After you left, Professor Miller really went downhill.”

“There was some competition at school, and two of his students got into a full–blown fight in front of the judges. It’s still a running joke on campus.”

“Oh, and get this–Professor Miller fell out with the hospital director too, so all his resources dried up.”

“Before I came to Jalindale, I heard that Micah dropped out of his lab.”

“And guess what? Last night, some classmates said Micah actually went and joined Professor Miller’s archrival!”

Since Scarlett left, Calvin’s lab had turned into a circus.

Calvin had always taken pride in how united and high–achieving his students were. Now it was all falling

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