Chapter 95 A Family’s Plot and a Lonely Seat

Scarlett had been truly disappointed back then.

#Finished

But just yesterday, Stanley had gone out of his way to revisit that same jewelry shop–and bought her a

diamond bracelet.

She’d love it for sure.

And once she saw it, she probably wouldn’t even care about all that old drama anymore.

Still, one thought gnawed at him. And now that Eugene was nearby, he couldn’t help but ask.

“Eugene… can you really convince Mom and Dad to give up on Scully’s kidney?”

Eugene paused mid–step.

Truthfully, he wasn’t sure.

Sometimes, it felt like their parents were under some kind of spell.

Completely incapable of reason.

Even when he’d shown them theb results, they’d still acted like he was forging evidence just to protect Scarlett.

Unless Scarlett had a new identity–one powerful enough to make their parents think twice.

If she could no longer be touched, then the report would carry weight.

“Of course I can. Don’t you trust me?”

He said it with confidence.

But he turned his face away quickly–afraid Stanley might notice the uncertainty in his eyes.

Stanley was too dazed to catch it.

He just nodded numbly and followed Eugene toward the experimental area.

“Eugene! Stanley!”

Reba had been scanning the crowd nonstop–she hadn’t found who she was looking for, but she had spotted her rtives.

She quickly waved and called out.

After all, the whole Joyner family had shown up to cheer her on.

The two men exchanged a nce and turned to meet the others.

Martha didn’t look pleased.

“You’re just now getting here? The conference is about to start.”

Franklin stepped in to smooth things over with a smile.

Chapter 95 A Family’s Plet and a Lonely Seat

*Traffic was terrible out there. We got here in time–that’s what matters. Don’t stress,”

Martha sighed.

Finished

“Today is Reba’s big day. No one in the family can be missing. If you two had beente. I would’ve ilet /iyou have it!”

“Alright, alright,” Franklin said, gently tugging her arm. “We’re here now. Let’s goi.” /i

Eugene was fine, but Stanley was oddly quiet–unnervingly so.

Oliver gave them a strange look.

Something wasn’t right.

But there wasn’t time to dwell on it.

The family moved forward together.

Reba kept repeating how nervous she was. Oliverforted her. Franklin and Martha showered her with praise.

The two young men at the back said nothing–silent as a stone bridge at night.

When they reached the experimental section, most of the university students and their mentors had taken their ces. The schools would present one by one.

Reba was seated just to Scarlett’s left.

And with the Joyner family in the audience directly opposite, ignoring Scarlett was practically impossible.

Martha’s expression soured instantly.

“Hmph. What a bad omen. I just hope she doesn’t mess with Reba’s performance.”

Even Franklin sighed.

“Reba’s always gone out of her way to be nice to her. Let’s hope she doesn’t make that mistake again today.”

Martha clenched her fists in worry.

“If she dares hurt Reba, I swear I’ll make her regret ever being born!”

Oliver gently patted her shoulder.

“Mom, don’t worry. I’m here, remember?”

Martha recalled his earlier promises and brightened up a bit.

“My kids are all so outstanding. You help each other, and I can rest easy.”

Meanwhile, Eugene and Stanley were focused only on Scarlett,pletely tuning out the family chatter.

Martha didn’t notice theirck of response.

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Chapter 95 A Family’s Plot and a Lonely Seat

Given the crowded setting, it made sense to stay cautious about what they said..

“All we need now is for Reba to take first ce. Then we’ll all go out and celebrate.”

With the whole family watching, Eugene and Stanley couldn’t make a move on their own.

Stanley grew restlessb. /b

“Eugene, aren’t we going to see Scully? The program’s about to start.”

Eugene shook his head.

“Not yet. Better to wait until the end of the conference.”

Stanley looked crushed.

“I’m worried we won’t get the chance if we wait too long…”

“We will.”

Eugene sounded confident.

In fact, he thought it was the smarter y.

If Scarlett lost, he couldfort her.

If she won, he’d humbly apologize and bring her back into the Joyner family.

But if they tried to win her over now, and she failedter–they’d lose all leverage.

“Trust me. This way’s better.”

Stanley didn’t really believe him, but with so many eyes around, now wasn’t the time.

He had no choice but to hold back and wait for the conference to begin.

On the stage-

Each student stood beside their mentor.

-Except for Scarlett.

Her spot stood empty.

Before the medical exchange conference began, all seating had already been assigned.

At the time, Scarlett had still been working in Calvin’sb.

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