From Ashes to Queen: Now I Call the Shots novel Chapter 233

Blood Debts and Daughters

Wendy let go of her face, her eyes blazing.

“I hate every mistress on this earth. And illegitimate daughters–they’re nothing to be proud of either. But that doesn’t mean they deserve to be robbed of their lives. While we were arguing, that girl suddenly collapsed. Dora was standing nearby. I thought maybe the two girls had gotten into a fight, so I rushed over. 1-1 didn’t expect it. That girl… she wasn’t breathing.”

So in the end, a bitter divorce had spiraled into a crime scene–and Dora was the suspect?

Dora was too young to be legally charged.

But once this got out, her life would be ruined forever.

Sophia explained, “Today, Ms. Wendy came to ask me for a top–tier lawyer. And… she also hopes you’ll help look after Dora.”

Wendy nodded through her tears. “This whole thing has shaken her up badly. And if I’m caught up in court, I won’t be able to care for her. Miss Scully, I…”

She couldn’t even speak anymore, overwhelmed with emotion.

Scarlett felt a dull ache in her chest.

Dora had become the breaking point–the reason this once–powerful woman now looked so fragile.

“My father said you know hypnosis. Please… help Dora forget all of this.”

Scarlett set aside her thoughts and handed over a tissue.

“Ms. Wendy, hypnosis is only a supplementary therapy. Dora’s young–too young to easily build trust. There’s no guarantee it’ll work.”

“But… Dora and I do have a bit of a bond. Given how she is right now, I’m willing to give it a try.”

Wendy wiped her tears, her swollen eyes gleaming faintly.

“Thank you. Thank you so much.”

She took a few deep breaths to steady herself, then stood to leave.

Sophia watched her go, then spoke softly.

“She’s pitiful too. Got swept away by sweet words when she married Camdon. Everyone around her got bought out. That’s why things are so hard now.”

She sighed and grabbed Scarlett’s hand with a mix of worry and resolve.

“Scully, even if you never want to get married, I’ll still support you.”

Scarlett: “…” Did she really seem that desperate to get hitched?

“Ahem, what I mean is–as long as you don’t become one of those love–blinded fools, everything else is fine.”

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Chapter 233 Blood Debts and baughters

Sophia poked her own forehead, embarrassed.

What the hell was she saying?

What if she scared her daughter?

Scarlett couldn’t help but laugh at her mom’s awkward attempt to explain herself, not knowing how to start or backpedal.

“Don’t worry, Mom. I’ve learned my lesson. I’m not going to give everything to someone who doesn’t deserve it.”

She’d poured her heart and soul into supporting Connor, and in the end, not only got nothing–she almost lost her life.

Once you stumble in one place, you just learn to steer clear the next time.

Sophia felt comforted by her words.

She was starting to think maybe

staying single and child–free was the best way to stay safe.

All she wanted was for her daughter to be happy. Whether or not she ever married or had kids didn’t

matter.

“As long as that’s how you feel, I’m at ease. Alright, I’m going to touch base with my top lawyer and have him take over Wendy’s case.”

Scarlett nodded.

But then she suddenly tugged on Sophia’s hand.

“Mom, I still need to visit the Kramer family. Can you arrange for two badass girls to come with me?”

Sophia was taken aback.

Mr. Samuel and the Houston family had already come by to apologize.

She’d known things were more complicated than they seemed.

But since Scarlett didn’t want to explain, she hadn’t pushed.

Now that her daughter asked for just two people–of course she’d agree.

“Have them dress up like nurses and prep some medication for me. I’ll be waiting here.”

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