Chapter 252
252 The Crumbling Mask
Rebecca finally lost control.
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“You people only see the surface. The time I predicted hasn’t come yet! When it does, you’ll see the truth yourselves! Hmph, I never should’ve come today! If you don’t believe me, then why bother asking me to divine anything?”
She turned toward Leo.
“I’ll say it again–going forward, unless it’s true devotees, I won’t be attending any banquets or gatherings.
Leo immediately put on a guilty expression.
“I didn’t expect anyone would set us up today. It’s my fault. Don’t worry, I’ll remember everything that happened. As for those fair–weather friends–even if they beg for your readings in the future, they won’t get them!”
At those words, the noisy crowd instantly quieted down.
After all, no one could guarantee they wouldn’t need her someday.
So it was unwise to push her too far.
Rebecca declared coldly,
“My predictions never go wrong. Believe it or don’t–I don’t care.”
With that, she turned to leave.
But Scarlett’s voice cut through the silence.
“Your predictions never go wrong?”
She gave a sharp laugh.
“Then why don’t you predict when you’ll land back in prison?”
Rebecca froze. The panic she had felt before resurfaced, boiling into hatred.
All of this was Scarlett’s fault!
If Scarlett had stayed obedient, been nothing more than a tool, not so hardworking, not so dazzling, then Rebecca would never have felt such jealousy.
Maybe they even could have been friends.
But Scarlett had forced her into this ugly, twisted state!
Otherwise, she would still be the joyful young lady of the Joyner family.
She would never have fallen so low.
“Can’t predict it? I’ll help you.”
Scarlett sneered, stepping closer.
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There was a quiet menace about her, something that made Rebecca instinctively retreat a step.
“Within half a month, you’ll be back inside.”
“Lies!” Rebecca snapped, pointing at Scarlett. “You’re making things up! You’re slandering me!”
Scarlett’s lips curved.
“Slandering you?”
Her gaze bore into Rebecca’s.
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“Why do you think I’d send you back? The evidence I submitted couldn’t keep you inside forever, so why not make it public? Tell me–when all that real, solid evidence comes out, can you still play the miracle healer? Can you still walk free?”
Rebecca’s mind spun into chaos.
So her imprisonment before had been Scarlett’s doing!
And Scarlett still had evidence in her hands!
What now?
If Scarlett really made it public, how would she ever face people again?
“Hmph, don’t get too pleased with yourself. I won’t let you off!”
Her voice rose, almost shouting.
“Fine, since you’re so eager for results, let’s wait and see!”
She whirled around and stormed off.
It looked like she was leaving proudly, but her back betrayed a panicked retreat.
People around them snickered.
“So that miracle healer wasn’t much after all.”
“Unbelievable, I actually trusted her for a moment.”
“She ran fast. I still wanted to scold her a bit more!”
Once again, the crowd’s attitude shifted–now all reverence was directed at Scarlett.
But Scarlett had no interest in entertaining them.
She simply turned to Kason.,
“Remember to make sure your father takes his medicine on time.”
Kason nodded immediately.
“You saved my father’s life. From now on, you’re our family’s benefactor. If you ever need anything, I’ll never refuse.”
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Scarlett waved a hand.
“You helped me earlier too, that me in front of everyone. Let’s call it even.”
Kason froze.
He had hoped to use this to tie his family to the Lanes.
But Scarlett rejected the notion outright.
She had just returned to the Lane family.
How could she see through his intention so easily?
Was it that she didn’t want any connections at all?
“Regardless, you helped me. From now on, I’ll follow your lead!”
Apparently, he didn’t understand her meaning at all.
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Scarlett was about to reply when Jasper stepped forward, positioning himself firmly between them, cutting off Kason’s eager gaze.
The moment Kason met Jasper’s icy eyes, he shuddered and fell silent.
Meanwhile, Jack was busy turning away those who wanted to consult Scarlett about metaphysics.
Then he led her out.
In the car, Scarlett rested her chin in her hand, staring at the neon lights outside.
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“I suspect it wasn’t just about saving Rebecca. Even when I was pushed into the Joyner family, it was that person’s doing.”
Jack understood immediately.
“You mean this person has a grudge against the Lane family?”
Scarlett sighed softly.
“Maybe. I can’t say for sure. But now that Rebecca’s reputation is ruined, that person is bound to make a move.”
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