Chapter 224 Mom’s Got Spy Energy

There had been rumors, people saying Scarlett had behaved indecently back at Trenwyn, that she’d done terrible, malicious things.

Now that the Lane family had acknowledged her, she’d only end up ruining herself; no one would want to marry her.

These people had dared to speak so boldly only because the Lane family hadn’t had the time to monitor public opinion, and because Scarlett had just returned.

It wasn’t easy for her to prove herself.

Winning the championship at Jandale University’spetition had been a small achievement at best. To the major families, it was nothing more than child’s y–not worth their attention.

But now, the Kramer and Houston families had both shown up bearing gifts; such high–level gestures could only mean one thing, they were publicly acknowledging Scarlett’s identity.

And more than that, Scarlett had to be incredibly impressive to have won them over like this.

Those who had ndered her before had better start wondering if their necks were strong enough to withstand the bacsh.

This had done Scarlett a huge favor; they’d helped each other, really. It couldn’t be called exploitation.

At the time, Dreame hadn’t fully understood Ander’s exnation. It had all sounded vague, confusing.

But now, seeing the faint smile on Scarlett’s face, hearing the things she’d said–she finally understood.

Scarlett had seen right through everything from the start.

It was entirely possible that calling the police had been part of her n all along–a calcted move to not only neutralize the threat but to solidify her standing. iYou /iireally /iican’t /iijudge /iia /iibook /iiby /iiits /iicover/i. iI /iiwas /iiso /iiblind /iibefore/ii. /i

“Ms. Lane, Ipletely misjudged you. I’m sorry. If there’s ever anything I can do to help, just say the word.”

Scarlett nodded. “We’ll probably be seeing each other often. No need to be so formal.”

Only then did Dreame crack a smile.

“If I start pestering you with questions all the time, would that annoy you?”

Scarlett asked in return, “Is there something in it for me?”

Dreame’s grin widened. “Of course

Scarlett didn’t hesitate. “No one turns down free benefits.”

Finally satisfied, Dreame climbed into her car and left.

Scarlett let out a breath and turned to head home–only to find her mother standing there, arms crossed, watching her with an amused, leisurely expression.

Chapter 224 Mom’s Got Spy Energy

Scarlett went quiet. Crap! I forgot to warn her iahead /iof itime/ii! /i

“Mom…”

She walked over, looping her arm through Sophia’s and shing a sheepish smile.

“Alright, let me exin before you yell at me…”

But Sophia just patted her hand, still smiling.

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“A moment ago, my heart was in my throat,” she said. “I was really afraid you’d gotten into something serious. But now. I’m not so worried anymore. You’ve got ability, and that makes me happy. But you silly girl, don’t carry everything alone. You have a family to lean on.”

Scarlett hade prepared with a whole list of exnations, ready toy everything out.

But after hearing Sophia’s words, she found herself at a loss.

“Mom…“.

Her voice wavered.

“Thank you, and you’re amazing.”

Sophiaughed. “Alright, enough with the ttery.”

She took Scarlett’s hand.

“Your uncle and aunt were acting strange today. Be careful around them. Also, my people said they made a trip to Trenwyn. I’m worried that something they saw or heard during that visit changed their attitude toward you. So, while you’re keeping an eye on them, don’t let your guard down around people from Trenwyn either.”

Scarlett had noticed this too, but she found it strange.

When she’d first returned, the second and third branches of the family hadn’t been thrilled–but they hadn’t shown any real hostility either.

After all, even if she were set to inherit the family fortune one day, it woulde through the main branch; it wouldn’t affect them much.

Their behavior today had beenpletely out of character.

And the Joyner family had already been crushed–there was no chance of them making aeback.

Rumor had it that Martha had no ce to live and had moved into the single dorm assigned to Eugene by the hospital.

Stanley and Eugene were crammed into a tiny rental apartment, scraping by day to day.

As for Franklin, he’d stayed behind in Jandale, constantly looking for a way to stage aeback. iCould /iit ibe/ii, /iithey /iiran /iiinto /iisomeone /iifrom /iimy /iiold /iib/ii? /i

Even if those people had bad things to say about her, her aunt and uncle weren’t stupid.

iThey /iiwouldn’t /iibelieve /iione/i–isided /iistories/ii, /iiwould /iithey/i?

Chapter 224 Mom’s Got Spy Energy

It was all very odd.

She didn’t have enough power yet tounch a full investigation, so she simply messaged iColt/i.

Strangely, the usually prompt Colt didn’t reply.

She called, but no one picked up. iIs /ihe ion /ia imission/ii? /i

She hung up, deciding to wait for him to get back to her once he was free.

Perhaps noticing her daughter’s concern, Sophia gently patted her shoulder.

“If you don’t mind, I can look into things over at Trenwyn for you.”

Scarlett blinked, caught off guard.

And suddenly, it hit her.

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Back when she was still at Trenwyn, she’d gone to great lengths to protect the Joyner family, even blocking the Lane family from getting involved in her affairs.

Looking back now, she realized she’dpletely let down her biological parents‘ good intentions.

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