Chapter 92
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92 Misunderstandings in the Crowd
Scarlett fell silent.
Should’ve just kept my mouth shut.
“It’s just a silly cartoon,” she said quickly. “You’d probably find it childish, Mr. Fletcher.”
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Desperate to change the subject before the two men could start teasing her, she added, “Hey, do you we could give the robot cat a little backpack in the future? Something to hold essentials–at the very least, so she doesn’t have to fight back with her paws every time.”
Just from that brief idea, Jasper had already begun drafting a design in his mind.
“Not bad.”
The robotic cat seemed to understand, leaping onto Scarlett’s shoulder and raising a paw, trying its best to clap in excitement.
This kitty…
I’m gonna get my own all– purpose backpack !
The three humans and one robotic cat stepped off the elevator.
They were supposed to head to their designated area to wait for the exchange to begin-
But after only a few steps, Jack grabbed Scarlett’s arm.
“Wait–I just spotted someone I know. What’s Grayson doing here? Is the Lane family trying to poach talent? And look at that–he’s even wearing sunglasses.”
“Hmph. I don’t care if he’s got shades on or a whole disguise–I’d recognize that guy anywhere.”
Scarlett’s heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively looked across the room.
She’d been burned too many times by the Joyner family.
Just hearing the word family gave her a psychological reflex.
And the Lane family was no different.
“Taylor?”
Someone nearby gasped and rushed over.
“Mr. Lane–what an honor to see you here!”
As soon as people realized who it was, they all crowded around him, eager to make connections.
In moments, Taylor was surrounded so tightly he didn’t even have the chance to look around.
Scarlett quickly turned her back.
That was close.
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Just a few seconds more, and they might have made eye contact.
At that moment, a familiar face from Darian Hall came up to greet her.
“Ms. Joyner. So you did come.”
Snapping back to focus, Scarlett recognized the man immediately,
“Hello, Brooks.”
He looked at her with obvious admiration.
“Came on your own today?”
Jack and Jasper were now several paces ahead, surrounded by other attendees.
And with Mr. Fletcher’s identity being so unique, no one suspected she was with him.
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The last time they met at Darian Hall, Brooks had assumed she was the type to do anything for fame–and he’d held a low opinion of her.
But after seeing what she could really do, he now trusted her completely.
Scarlett gave him a polite smile. “Thank you. I’ll definitely reach out if I need help.”
Brooks waved his phone.
“We added each other on WhatsApp, remember? I’m listed as ‘Sunny Optimistic Guy.”
Scarlett went quiet. Great. She didn’t remember at all.
Not far away-
Because of how popular Taylor was, Connor had been shoved out of the crowd.
He tried squeezing back in at first but soon realized just how eager everyone was to get close to the Lane family.
Eventually, he gave up.
After all, the Lane family delegate was there for him .
No matter how much others tried to cozy up, the partnership would still go to the Jude family.
No need to sweat the small stuff.
Feeling more relaxed, he finally took a proper look around the venue.
But the moment he turned, he spotted Scarlett chatting warmly with an older man.
The guy’s clothes were clearly custom–tailored–high–end.
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And he had the scholarly air of a seasoned academic.
Probably a university professor
Connor recalled what Rebecca had said earlier about the helicopter.
He guessed it must’ve come from a nearby aviation college.
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Professors in that field usually had students who became pilots or captains, so it’d be easy for them to own a private helicopter and get clearance to fly it.
In this industry, professors like that held serious influence—and were highly attractive connections for someone like Scarlett.
If he had to guess-
Scarlett was trying to become a physician specialized in aviation medicine.
In today’s market, doctors in that field were in high demand.
And if she had a powerful professor backing her, she’d climb the ranks fast.
No wonder she’d put up with some old guy.
He sneered inwardly.
So everything they’d had–every moment–was just Scarlett using him.
All his efforts, in her eyes, were probably just a joke.
That bitter thought fueled his anger again.
Without hesitation, he marched over.
Just as Brooks wrapped up his chat and said goodbye to Scarlett.
“What’s the matter–fight with your sugar daddy? Why not run after him?”
His tone was laced with mockery.
But if you listened closely, there was something more: a bitter edge of jealousy and resentment.
“In broad daylight, you sure have the nerve. Aren’t you worried one of the professionals here will snap and lock you up?”
Connor fell silent.
Since when was she this sharp – tongued ?
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