Chapter 94
hapter 94 Unraveling Regrets
Scarlett’s eyes sparkled like black diamonds, shining with quiet brilliance..
Her skin looked even more radiant than before–fresh, glowing, and full of life.
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It didn’t look like someone drowning in self–pity after leaving the Joyner family.
It didn’t look like someone heartbroken over losing him or forced into chasing old men out of desperation.
And that…
That left a bitter taste in Connor’s mouth.
He couldn’t quite describe the feeling.
After a pause, he raised a hand and rubbed his forehead.
Why was he even thinking this much ?
The engagement was off.
He really should be keeping his distance from Scarlett now-
In case she made a mess of things and dragged him down with her.
With that in mind, he took a deep breath and turned back toward Taylor’s group.
Meanwhile, the Joyner family had all arrived.
Rebecca scanned the crowd for any sign of Connor or the Lane family delegate.
But it was too packed–after several rounds of searching, she still didn’t spot them.
Next to her, Oliver misread her distracted mood, assuming she was still upset about the helicopter they’d seen during the traffic jam.
As much as he found the situation hard to believe, Scarlett had left such a bad impression on him that he didn’t even consider a positive explanation.
“I’m telling you, even if Scarlett’s here for the exchange, she’ll only embarrass the Joyner family. My team’s handling today’s computer tech–when it’s her turn to speak, we’ll just cut her mic.”
Rebecca hadn’t responded yet, but Martha’s eyes lit up.
“Actually, that’s not a bad idea.”
She was thinking further ahead./
There were many powerful figures at this event.
If Scarlett happened to catch the attention of one of them–just by dumb luck–the upcoming kidney
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transplant plans could become difficult to push through.
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But if Scarlett made a public mess during her presentation, she’d be the butt of endless ridicule.
At that point, the Joyner family could swoop in, take her back, and control the situation completely.
Oliver smiled slightly.
“No big deal. She had that chopper fly in front of our car to show off time she learned the Joyner family isn’t so easily mocked.”
Just then, Stanley arrived at the venue.
With no way back into the entertainment world, he had no choice but to follow the Joyner family into business.
Today’s main goal was to expand his network and explore potential contacts.
Eugene, on the other hand, was here for professional reasons–he still had a medical career to maintain.
The two of them were supposed to split up upon entering.
But Stanley tugged Eugene’s sleeve.
“Hey, Eugene… how about I go find Scully first?”
Lately, he hadn’t been sleeping well.
Night after night, he kept dreaming about what happened before.
Back then, caught up in the moment, he hadn’t felt like he’d done anything wrong.
But the more he thought about it–the more he replayed it–the more unsettled he felt.
One night, he woke up in a cold sweat and had to burn calming incense just to sleep soundly.
The next day, the nightmares returned.
And when he went to relight the incense, he realized he’d run out.
That’s when it hit him-
The day before Scarlett left the Joyner family, she’d said she’d get him more.
Which meant…
Her decision to walk away at the birthday banquet hadn’t been planned. It was a split–second decision.
She couldn’t have known what would happen.
She must have realized that leaving the Joyner family meant risking everything–including ending up on
the street.
But she still chose to leave, without hesitation..
And ever since, the image of her covered in blood as she walked away had haunted him.
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He felt that if Scarlett returned to the Joyner family, lived under their roof again, maybe his nightmares would finally end.
Eugene thought for a moment.
“Alright. Let’s go find her first. She needs to know the Joyner family hasn’t given up on her.”
He had his own reasons too.
John had always wanted Scarlett as his student.
And if she offered just one herbal formula, it would be enough to win Eugene over.
This time, if he could lower himself and simply say “I’m sorry,” Scarlett would surely return to the Joyner family, beaming with joy.
Judging from how she used to act-
Forget a formula. Even if they asked for her heart , she’d probably hand it over.
“When you see Scully, speak gently. Don’t lose your temper. One wrong word, and she might get the wrong idea.”
Stanley nodded.
His dark circles were so heavy, he looked like something out of a horror movie–drained and hollow.
Even without a disguise, no one would recognize him as the once–trending celebrity Mr. Stanley.
He needed Scully to come back.
For peace of mind–and also for his career.
She could help him land screenplays, even catch the attention of directors.
So of course, he wouldn’t lose his temper.
He’d coax her. Sweet–talk her.
And besides…
He reached into his coat pocket and pulled out a small jewelry box.
He’d once bought a diamond set før Rebecca, and Scarlett had liked it too.
But back then, he thought Scarlet was just a student. She should stay humble.
So he refused to buy her a set of her own.
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