Chapter 264 Counterstrike

+8 Pearls

Roberto faltered. “Ms. Aurora has her own channels and resources. If Ms. Joyner is confident, why fearpetition?”

“I’m confident, of course,” Scarlett replied evenly.

“But I do wonder–are you pushing so hard for Ms. Aurora at Mr. Samuel’s request, or is this your own choice? And tell me, how is Mr. Samuel’s health? I’d like to visit him soon.”

At Samuel’s name, Roberto hesitated. When he spoke again, his voice was clipped. “He… he’s fine. No need for your concern. As for cooperation, we’ll reconsider.”

The call ended. Scarlett’s eyes darkened.

His reaction confirmed her suspicion.

Samuel wasn’t sick. He had been sidelined–trapped, silenced. And Roberto had already been won over by Aurora’s promises.

Her phone buzzed. Jack’s message came through, long and sharp:

“Scarlett, nailed it. Samuel’s not ill. Grace tricked him into a vi on the outskirts, practically under house arrest. Roberto filters all his calls. And Aurora–she’s been busy. She cozied up to an official in Jandale who oversees approvals, trying to jam your project in review. On top of that, she’s lined up gossip ounts to smear you online. She’s going for the kill.”

Every word dripped with Aurora’s malice.

Scarlett’s eyes shed cold.

Aurora wasn’t just after the project—she wanted to bury her. Control Samuel, win over Roberto, stall approvals, and crush her reputation in one strike.

“Destroy my name, block my path, hijack the Kramers?b” /bScarlett murmured, tapping her fingers lightly against the desk.

She had been in Jandale long enough to feel the eyes waiting for her to stumble, waiting for ner humiliation.

Maybe it was time for a warning shot.

She replied to Jack: “Set up a meeting with Mr. Wyndon. Tell him I have important insights on Jandale’s energy future.”

Jack could make it happen, but the question was how to introduce her. As a project manager,

11:36 Sunb, /bSep 21

Chapter 264 Counterstrike

68

+8 Pearls

she’d never make it onto Wyndon’s calendar. As Jack’s friend, maybe–but then the Damian family would owe a favor.

He was weighing the cost when another message from Scarlett lit his screen.

“Tell him Gxy wants to see him.”

Jack froze. His reply flew back, full of shock: “Scarlett! How many secrets are you still hiding from me?!”

She didn’t answer. Instead, she called Taylor.

“Hold off on the rumors for now. The priority is Mr. Samuel. When I treated him, he was fine. Grace had already lost control of thepany. He shouldn’t be sidelined so easily.”

Taylor’s voice carried grim resolve. “Don’t worry. I’ll make sure Mr. Kramer ‘recovers‘—and shows his face in public soon enough.”

Scarlett chuckled low. Her brother never failed her.

Her inbox chimed. A secure email from Jasper. Enclosed was a dossier–every detail of Wyndon’s life, from education to career, even family connections.

Scarlett’s brows lifted. His reach was terrifying.

“Thank you,” she texted back.

The reply was almost instant: “Small matter.”

Just two words, but warmth spread through her chest.

For him, perhaps it was nothing. For her, it solved everything.

Momentster, Taylor messaged again:

“Done.”

Scarlett’s lips curved. “Perfect.”

“Damn right,” Taylor crowed. “Anyone who dares touch my sister will deal with my fists first.”

She set her phone down, her shoulders easing atst.

But by dawn the next day, the storm hit.

The inte erupted with lurid headlines:

Chapter 264 Counterstrike

+8 Pearls

“Shocking! Star Corp heiress Scarlett used of underhanded tactics–sabotaging Kramer- Fletcher ties for profit!”

Send Gifts

978

…

b11:36 Sun/bb, /bbSep /b21 ..

From Ashes to Queen: Now I Call the Shots

: