From Ashes to Queen: Now I Call the Shots novel Chapter 119

Chapter 119 The Lane Family’s Eugene

With a bright smile, the old woman teased her.

“This one’s way better than the guy you brought last time.”

Scarlett had wanted to bring Connor to try the flower cakes. But Connor had barely arrived when he claimed work was urgent and left right away.

Back then, the old woman had just finished a fresh batch and brought it out with a grin.

Scarlett had forced herself to eat them alone, pretending it didn’t bother her.

She didn’t want to think about that day anymore.

“Don’t overthink it, Granny. He’s my teacher.”

The old woman’s eyes went wide.

“Girl, you’re bold! But he doesn’t look that old. Did he get work done or something?”

Scarlett went quiet.

‘Their voices were low, but she was still afraid Jasper would overhear.

“Um, he’s just an outstanding young man…”

She racked her brain for every possible compliment to describe a prodigy.

Lavish praise, one after another.

Her face was animated as she talked, even throwing in wild hand gestures.

And with every movement-

A soft, natural fragrance drifted around her, completely flooding Jasper’s senses.

“Jasper, are the flower cakes ready yet?”

Jack came running in, holding the robot cat, drenched in sweat.

The peaceful, sweet atmosphere shattered.

Jasper’s brows dropped like frost settling over his eyes.

He exchanged a glance with the robot cat.

The robot cat, like receiving some silent command-

Pressed its dirt–streaked paw over Jack’s mouth.

“The flower cakes are ready!”

Scarlett came out from the kitchen with a tray and saw Jack bouncing around the store like a maniac.

“Is this your pre–dinner performance?”

Chapter 119 The Lane Family’s Eugene

Jack froze.

Now he really looked like an idiot!

Forget it! Not playing with you two anymore!

Fuming, he plopped down and angrily stuffed several cakes into his mouth.

Scarlett, who nearly didn’t get any, went quiet.

Outside the shop-

A sleek black car cruised past discreetly.

Inside, the driver asked in a low voice:

“Sir, aren’t you going to go greet the young lady?”

“Take me to her apartment.”

The man didn’t answer, just gave the driver his instructions.

Later that night-

Scarlett stepped out of the car, smiling as she waved to the people inside.

“Guess I’ll see you in Jandale.”

She was heading to Jandale to meet her biological family.

And possibly stay there for a while.

She’d have to return to Trenwyn for her graduation defense later.

So this trip to Jandale was important.

It would determine whether she could adapt there–or even take root.

“Pixel, before you leave, you have to call me.“/

Jack was visibly anxious.

-Pixel had refused to travel with him.

It broke his heart.

But he also didn’t want to see her suffer.

He figured if the timing worked out, maybe he’d travel with her after all.

At least they could look after each other on the road.

Scarlett nodded. “Of course.”

Under the glow of the streetlights-

Chapter 119 The Lane Family’s Eugene

She could see the cold, statuesque man in the back seat.

“Mr. Fletcher.”

She called out.

“Our contract still stands. Let’s keep in touch.

Jack pressed his lips together.

“That one–sided contract–you’re the only one who takes it seriously.”

“I’m telling you, he doesn’t even deserve to text. A message in a bottle would be plenty.”

Scarlett laughed.

“I agreed to that contract willingly, and I don’t think it’s unfair. See you in Jandale”

She stepped back and waved again.

Jack was reluctant to go, but eventually drove off.

Scarlett watched their car disappear into the distance.

Then turned around to head back to her apartment.

But she hadn’t walked far-

Before she felt something was off.

At the stairwell-

A shadow stood.

Backlit, she couldn’t see his face clearly.

But the man was tall, his aura calm and gentle. He didn’t seem hostile.

Still, she stayed cautious, fingers resting inside her pocket on a small pouch of powder.

A little concoction she’d developed herself–one whiff and a person would lose all sense of touch.

-Good for a quick escape.

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