Chapter 116
From Ashes to Queen: Now I Call the Shots
116 The Joyner Family’s Counterplay
“But the good thing is–having her back means we can keep her under our eyes and deal with her proped
Franklin nodded, sweeping his gaze around the venue.
“Where’s Rebecca? She’s still not back?”
Oliver said, “Dad, come on–you’re such a softic when it comes to your daughter.”
“If she’s not back yet, maybe the Lane family rep sees her potential and is chatting with her longer .
Franklin chuckled and patted the back of his head.
“Look at me—more nervous than all of you.”
“Well, yeah. And Connor’s with her. What could possibly go wrong?”
Then Oliver noticed something.
“Mom, what’s wrong? You don’t look happy. Did Scarlett make you mad?”
Martha finally snapped out of her daze, fists clenched so tight they were about to pop.
“She refused to add Rebecca’s name!”
Oliver and Franklin exchanged a stunned look.
In their minds-
Scarlett had always been the type to just go along with anything.
Something as minor as adding a name–surely she’d agree to it instantly.
Why would she say no ?
Oliver couldn’t believe it.
“Mom, did you say something wrong to her?”
“No!” Martha slammed the bench beside her. “She just saw I needed her help and deliberately threw attitude! Hmph. I’ve decided–we don’t need the name anymore!”
“Rebecca’s getting more and more recognition from the Lane family. She might even get into their research institute! By then, Scarlett will probably be begging to put Rebecca’s name on something.”
Oliver nodded.
“That’s true. Honestly, Rebecca’s beyond caring about this stuff. But since Scarlett doesn’t know what’s good for her, we should lock her up. Keep her from making trouble later.”
Franklin rubbed his temples.
“Too bad this is a critical time for Rebecca. At the very least, we need to wait until things with the Lane family settle before going forward with the surgery.”
LOUU
116 The Joyner Family’s Counterplay
Oliver agreed immediately.
“Lock her up and wait for the operation. That way she can’t pull anything
Martha nodded. “Good. Go make arrangements.”
“Something’s wrong!”
A man in a navy blue suit came running–it was the Joyner family’s informant.
Oliver stopped him and scolded with a frown, “Have some self–respect! Don’t you know how to report by phone?”
Franklin also reprimanded him.
The man could only take a few deep breaths, catching his breath before speaking.
“It’s Miss Rebecca–she was arrested by the police. My phone had no signal. I had to run back to tell you
The venue was massive, packed with guests. On the way, he’d bumped into people and almost hadn’t made it.
Martha’s eyes widened in shock, her face turning pale.
She rushed over and grabbed his collar.
“What did you just say? Say it again! Who got arrested?”
It was like a bolt of lightning from a clear sky.
Martha staggered.
Nearly collapsed.
Oliver clenched his jaw. “Is it true?”
The man nodded.
Franklin immediately pulled out his phone. “I’ll make some calls.”
He had strong connections in Trenwyn. Finding out what his daughter was charged with would be easy .
He dialed over a dozen numbers in quick succession.
His friends were loyal and promised to start digging right away.
After hanging up-
Franklin was no longer panicked.
“Hmph. Whoever’s blind enough to lay a hand on Rebecca… they’ll learn soon enough what they’re up against.”
Martha gently pressed her hand to her chest.
“Good. That’s good. I just got too worked up.”
116 The Joyner Familly’s Counterplay
“ In Trenwyn, as long as you and I don’t speak up, no one can touch Rebecca .
Oliver had calmed down as well.
That earlier panic–it had just been because he cared too much.
Thankfully, his father had kept a level head.
And truth be told–
The Joyner family wasn’t omnipotent in Trenwyn- Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the FindNøvᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access s of novels early and in the highest quality.
But they were easily top five.
Rebecca was the family’s treasure. Not just anyone could move against her.
“I think… we shouldn’t rush to pick up Rebecca.”
He spoke firmly, eyes gleaming coldly.
“Mom, Dad, think about it–whoever did this to Rebecca wants us to lose control.”
“So we do the opposite.”
His eyes were burning.
As if he wanted to destroy whoever was behind this with his bare hands.
“If we don’t go running to Rebecca today, that person will panic. And when they panic–they’ll ship up. And when that happens, I’ll be there to drag them out myself and make sure they don’t die a clean death.”
Martha hesitated.
“But the detention center isn’t a good place. I’m worried she’ll be scared.”
Oliver shook his head.
“Hmph. In Trenwyn, who would dare mistreat Rebecca?”
“Dad, what do you think?”
Franklin lowered his eyes and thought for a moment.
He’d already put out feelers through his network.
Rebecca wouldn’t be in danger.
At most, she’d be a little shaken.
But if this incident exposed the person targeting the Joyner family-
It would be worth it.
“I’ll have someone give Rebecca a message. Tell her to stay calm. With no solid evidence , this detention won’t last more than forty–eight hours.”
16:00 Fri , 8 Augu