From Ashes to Queen: Now I Call the Shots novel Chapter 218

Chapter 218 Not My Problem, Officer

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The news that Scarlett had been taken away by the police, only to suddenly return, spread through the. estate like wildfire.

No one questioned it much; everyone just assumed Owen had pulled some strings. But when they all rushed to the front gate, there was no sign of Owen, instead, they saw Jasper and Jack.

For a moment, the Lane family members looked conflicted.

Only Sophia remained perfectly composed. She pulled her daughter to her side and checked her over, making sure Scarlett wasn’t hurt.

Once she was certain her child was unharmed, she turned to Jasper and Jack and thanked them for bringing Scarlett home..

Jack smiled. “You’re being too polite, Aunt Sophia. We’re good friends–bringing her back was the least we I could do.”

Sophia nodded. “Since you’re here, won’t you come in for some tea?”

Jack quickly waved her off. “No, no, that’s alright. We’ve still got other things to handle.”

Samuel was cutting ties with the family today; the Fletchers had their own war to fight, and Jack needed to be there to back Jasper up.

“Very well.”

Sophia didn’t press them and simply watched as the two men got into their car and drove off.

Aurora ran out from the crowd and grabbed Scarlett’s arm.

“Scully, I’m so glad you’re okay! I was freaking out, okay?”

Scarlett yanked her arm free.

“Are you sure?”

“Yeah! As soon as I saw you being taken away, I rushed back to ask for help. I’m just so glad you’re alright. So, what did the police say?”

Scarlett glanced at her, catching the panic flickering in her eyes.

She let out a soft sigh and spoke in a troubled tone.

“The police said they haven’t found the person who was supposed to prevent contraband from getting in, so they had to let me go. I’m supposed to wait at home while they continue the investigation.”

Aurora’s heart jumped into her throat.

“So, this isn’t over yet?”

Scarlett nodded, then as if suddenly remembering something, added, “Oh, right, almost forgot the most important part. I was so scared in there that I just answered everything the officers asked me. So… I told them you were there too.”

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Chapter 218 Not My Problem, Officer

Aurora nearly exploded.

“You!”

Before she could recover, Scarlett delivered the final blow

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“The police said there were still loose ends to tie up; they need you to cooperate with the investigation too.”

She pointed toward the police car parked a short distance away.

Aurora went quict.

All the emotional lines she’d rehearsed got stuck in her throat. Hadn’t she been cleared? Hadn’t she dodged the bullet?

“Dear, the police are fair, you see, someone like me, who didn’t do anything wrong, they let go right away. I’m sure you’ll be fine too.”

Aurora’s face turned ghostly pale.

“I…”

Scarlett beamed. “What’s wrong? Are you scared? If you didn’t do anything wrong, why are you so nervous?”

Aurora went quiet.

She used to think Scarlett was just some girl from out of town–not as smart or capable as her.

Now it seemed Scarlett was dark and cunning, through and through.

Maybe this wasn’t even about Aurora. Chloe walked over, eyeing the police car.

“Scully, is this because your situation isn’t fully resolved yet? Did they send someone to, say, protect you?”

She deliberately emphasized the word “protect“, practically spelling out surveil.

Scarlett raised a brow. “What would you prefer, Aunt Chloe?”

Chloe hesitated. “Of course, I hope you’re fine.”

“Well then, you’ll be happy to know I am.”

Scarlett gave her a pointed smile.

Grayson frowned. “Scully, are you sure everything’s fine? Where’s your brother? Why didn’t he come back with you?”

He honestly thought Owen had lost, it, letting his daughter return while leaving his son behind.

Clearly, he had no clue who the rightful heir should be.

Still, that worked in his favor.

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