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Scarlett added casually, “If it’s really an issue, they can sit in the private room next door.
At this point, if Aurora still refused, she’d just seem unreasonable.
After all, Scarlett was clearly being considerate.
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“You’re overthinking it,” Aurora said, slipping her arm through Scarlett’s like they were close friends. “ Uncle Owen and Aunt Sophia care about you–a lot. We all know that. And since the bodyguards are already here , they might as well join us.”
Scarlett nodded in agreement. “Thanks, Aurora.”
Inside the private room-
Jose had invited a few of his buddies to join.
Aside from Dreame, who had competed in the same event, Scarlett didn’t recognize a single face. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Findηovel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access s of novels early and in the highest quality.
Aurora leaned over and whispered, “He made a point to invite his friends to help celebrate with you. Since you’re planning to stay in Jandale, making more connections definitely won’t hurt.”
Realization dawned on Scarlett, and she smiled gratefully. “You’re always so thoughtful, Aurora.”
Aurora frowned slightly.
She watched Scarlett’s expression, suspicion creeping in.
Last night, Scarlett had handled the crisis impressively well–her response was sharp and fast.
With Taylor backing her up, Aurora hadn’t been able to do anything about it.
But today? Scarlett looked like she hadn’t thought any of this through.
She didn’t flinch, didn’t resist–just played right along.
It unsettled Aurora.
So she said nothing more.
Jose, lounging on the sofa, let out a cold snort.
“Look who finally showed up. Big Champ’s late. You know the rule–three drinks as punishment.”
As soon as the words left his mouth/someone pushed the small shot glasses aside and brought over wine glasses instead.
The waiter, clearly used to reading the room, filled every glass to the brim.
That golden liquor gleamed under the lights, thick with unspoken pressure.
Aurora snapped out of her thoughts..
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She quickly spoke up, “Come on, we’re all friends here. Let’s just forget it”
But Jose wasn’t having it. He scoffed and took a sip from his glass.
“The champ’s really putting on airs, huh? Not a word since she walked in. What, you think you’re better than us?”
Scarlett’s expression went cold.
Her icy gaze swept over everyone in the room.
“Drink!”
“Drink!”
“Drink!”
The rich kids all jumped in, clapping, whistling, and shouting.
The whole room descended into chaos.
The noise was overwhelming.
But Scarlett stayed calm, completely unbothered. Not even a flicker of fear.
Aurora instinctively glanced toward the doorway where the two bodyguards were stationed.
So that’s what gave Scarlett her confidence ? Seriously ? This wasn’t the kind of scene where anyone was throwing punches . Acting like she was better than everyone else would just make people in Jandale think she was full of herself .
With that thought, Aurora kept quiet, just putting on a worried face.
“What if I don’t?” Scarlett’s voice cut through the noise.
Everyone froze. Everyone thought she’d give in and drink up to keep the peace.
But instead, she shut it down, just like that.
The rowdy shouting came to an abrupt stop.,
She seemed soft and slight, like someone you could crush with barely any effort.
But when she spoke, the pressure she gave off was impossible to ignore.
Jose’s face twisted with humiliation.
He lit up, dragged in deep, and let the smoke veil his face, darkening an already sour mood.
The room went dead quiet.
“Heh…” Jose suddenly chuckled. “Alright then. If that’s how it is, I’ve got nothing more to say. I can’t stand people who use family connections to climb their way to the top. So tonight, I’m giving you a lesson .
His chilling words dropped like a blade,
The door to the private rooni slammed shut.
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Somehow, the two bodyguards who had followed Scarlett inside didn’t make it through.
Jose burst into laughter.
“You didn’t seriously think your bodyguards could save you, did you? You’re an idiot! I have no idea how someone like you even won that championship!”
Aurora grew anxious. “Guys, stop it! Can’t we just sit down and talk this out?”
Jose waved her off. “Look, I know you’ve got a bond or whatever, but this doesn’t concern you. Why don’t you sit this one out?”
A bodyguard stepped forward and gently escorted Aurora out.
Scarlett didn’t react to any of it.
She calmly reached into her pocket and pulled out a small pill.
With a flick of her finger, she dropped it into a wine glass.
No one knew how it worked, but the pill dissolved instantly.
A soft orchid scent filled the air.
Scarlett tilted her head slightly and let out a quiet laugh.
She looked breathtaking–so beautiful it felt unreal.
“Want to know why I’m not scared or panicking?” Her eyes narrowed, her voice low and laced with sarcasm. “Because I’ve just been waiting for you idiots to make the first move.”
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