From Ashes to Queen: Now I Call the Shots novel Chapter 219

Chapter 219 Let’s Blame It On Scarlett

Aurora truly hadn’t expected everything to fall on her. She had no idea what Scarlett had said during questioning, or how much she’d revealed.

Now that she was being taken away, she didn’t even know whether she should confess or deny.

But Scarlett didn’t even glance at her, she just let her be taken.

Sophia, as the lady of the house, didn’t ask a single question either. She simply watched with calm eyes as Aurora was led away.

Aurora had been planning to turn to Chloe for help. But Chloe, at that moment, was glaring at Grayson in fury; she didn’t even have the attention to spare.

That was when it finally hit Aurora.

She might have seemed popular in the Lane family, but in truth, it had all been superficial.

Now that something had gone wrong…

She was the first one they chose to sacrifice. Looks like I’ve been far too kind to the Lane family. If I make it out of this in one piece, if I come back unharmed, I’ll never go soft again. They’ll pay for what they did to me today.

After Aurora was taken away, Chloe suddenly snapped out of it.

“This wasn’t just Scully, right? I heard the Houston family and the Kramer family’s kids were involved too.”

“I wonder how they’re doing… whether they’ll be as lucky as Scully.”

Scarlett gave her a faint smile. “Sounds like you’re more concerned about outsiders, Aunt Chloe.”

Grayson’s temper flared. “We’re saying this for your good. If you’re fine, but the other families‘ children are still being held, do you even understand what kind of consequences that could bring?”

The balance between families had to be maintained.

If Owen pulled strings just to get Scarlett out and left the others behind, the rest of the families would join forces to retaliate against the Lane family.

Sure, the Lanes were a powerhouse in Jandale, but more often than not, they still had to rely on the support of other families.

If things fell apart, the Lane family’s entire standing would take a hit.

Scarlett gave a slow, unbothered smile.

“Why don’t you explain it to me, uncle? I wouldn’t know.”

“You got out because your dad cashed in a favor,” Grayson sneered.

“The families of the other kids will accuse him of playing favorites, and they won’t lift a finger for the Lane family again. You’ll turn us into an island!”

Scarlett blinked, genuinely surprised. So everyone in the Lane family thought Owen had pulled strings to get me out safely?

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Chapter 219 Let’s Blame It On Scarlett

Suddenly, it all made sense.

No wonder her aunt and uncle were in such a rush to stir things up.

They weren’t worried about her at all; they were worried about themselves.

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After all, in the entire Lane family, only Grayson’s businesses were in the entertainment industry, and those needed support from the others.

“I sec, so I caused trouble?” she asked, feigning confusion.

Seeing her act so clueless, Grayson’s tone turned even sharper.

“I really don’t know what’s gotten into your father. How could he do something like this? Let’s do this. You come with me and apologize to the other families. Try to contain the damage.”

Sophia immediately pulled Scarlett behind her and glared at Grayson, her expression ice cold.

“Apologize? Did you even hear yourself just now? Grayson, have you been acting in too many dramas? Has all that dramatic nonsense fried your brain? Why would the Lane family ever need to beg anyone? My daughter finally made it home safe. If anyone tries to put her down, they’re picking a fight with the entire main family, and I won’t be playing nice.”

Grayson was stunned.

“Sophia, you’re treating the Lane family like…”

Before he could finish, a pair of headlights suddenly cut through the darkness outside.

The moment the car lights spotted the people at the gate, they dimmed.

Samson quickly came running in to report.

“Pordon me, the Houston family’s here.”

Grayson’s face instantly darkened.

“See? They’ve already come to demand answers.”

“Sophia, I’m telling you, you need to be smart about this–don’t go offending everyone.”

With that, he grabbed Chloe and stepped outside to greet them himself.

Since they were clearly targeting the main house,

He needed to move fast to distance himself.

But just as they reached the first car, a second one pulled up behind it.

Grayson squinted at the new arrival. When he saw who was inside, he was a little stunned.

“Well, I wasn’t expecting Mr. Samuel to come in person.”

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