From Ashes to Queen: Now I Call the Shots novel Chapter 221

Chapter 221 That’s Rich Coming From You

Aurora’s thoughts were downright malicious.

“You don’t seem scared at all.”

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Scarlett seemed calm the entire time, serene, even. Only after snapping back to reality did Dreame notice.

She couldn’t help but feel curious. After all, Scarlett had shown up with the Kramer family.

Anyone with the slightest bit of common sense could tell this wasn’t a friendly visit; this was a reckoning.

Could it be that the Lane family’s love for her has made her completely fearless?

Scarlett countered calmly, “Did I do something wrong? Why should I be afraid?”

Dreame went quiet. Well, fair enough.

She had no rebuttal.

If Scarlett really hadn’t done anything, her parents would absolutely stand by her. Besides, Dreame had already apologized the moment she walked in.

Scarlett probably already guessed why they were here in the middle of the night; naturally, she wouldn’t be scared.

Dreame took a deep breath. “Regardless, about what happened at the party tonight, I still owe you an apology.”

Scarlett responded, “Alright, I accept your apology; but I have no intention of forgiving you.”

Her tone was effortlessly composed, like she was stating the obvious–like forgiveness was never on the table to begin with.

Dreame bristled. “What? I apologized!”

Scarlett shot back, “And? So I’m supposed to forgive you? Ms. Dreame, what you did was illegal. Who pulls a stunt like that just to scare someone?”

“What if I played that kind of prank on you, how would you react?”

Dreame froze. She had a point.

If someone had dared pull the same thing on her, flipping a table would’ve been the least of it.

She’d probably want to kill them out of rage.

“We don’t go to the same school, and we probably won’t run into each other much,” Dreame said.

“But still…”

She straightened up and spoke solemnly.

“I want to be clear. This all started because I was jealous of you. So whatever happened–I had it coming. just hope I’ll get a chance to make it up to you someday.”

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Chapter 221 That’s Rich Coming From You

Back when Scarlett had become the Lane family’s precious daughter, Dreame had been far from happy. Especially when Scarlett looked stunning even without makeup. Who wouldn’t be jealous?

And then, to make matters worse, Scarlett had humiliated her in public.

That’s when the grudge really took root.

Later, Scarlett became the underdog who soared to victory; she won the whole competition..

Dreame’s envy had exploded.

Scarlett let out a short, sarcastic laugh without replying, then turned and walked straight into the flower hall.

Dreame hurried after her.

But to the couple from the second branch watching from behind, the whole exchange painted a very different picture.

Chloe whispered, “Looks like Ms. Dreame really hates Scully. From what I saw, Ms. Dreame gave her a few sharp words and Scully got scared and ran off. Must be because our sister–in–law is protecting her.”

Grayson nodded. “Makes sense. She’s new to how things work around here.”

“Let’s go. We’ll watch how things unfold. If Owen shows up, we’ll back our sister–in–law. But if he still doesn’t show… we’ll steal the project.”

“Alright,” Chloe said, snapping out of her thoughts. She hooked her arm around his and slowly walked into the flower hall.

As they stepped inside, Grayson deliberately raised his voice.

“Mr. Samuel, Mr. Ander, if there’s anything you want to discuss, take your time. Let’s not ruin the mood.”

But the very next second–they were both stunned.

Right now, Sophia should’ve been getting attacked by the Kramer and Houston families together. She should’ve been overwhelmed and barely keeping up.

And yet, Sophia sat there calmly, perfectly at ease.

Samuel, arrogant as ever, was actually standing.

And the Houston couple was behind him, wearing near–pleading smiles.

Chloe and Grayson exchanged a glance; for a moment, they both thought they were hallucinating.

Chloe rubbed her eyes.

The scene before her remained unchanged.

Grayson had no idea what was going on; he could only shut his mouth and stay silent.

Alina was the first to speak. “Mrs. Lane, I’m truly sorry. Our daughter was being foolish; what she did was unacceptable. know an apology isn’t enough to make things right. So, why don’t you name your terms? We’ll agree to anything.”

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