From Ashes to Queen: Now I Call the Shots novel Chapter 242

Chapter 242 The Little Astronomer

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Out there in the world, you usually saw two kinds of people in this business–those who hadn’t mastered their craft but were chasing money, or those who were outright frauds.

More often than not, it was the latter.

A lot of people liked to say things that sounded vaguely convincing.

And if what they said lined up even just a little with reality, they’d instantly be worshiped.

Even if they were completely wrong, as long as they could spin a good explanation, they’d still become the most sought–after figures.

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“You probably don’t know this,” someone said. “But back in the day, we had a really famous astronomer in Jandale. She married one of the top powerhouses of the time. He was incredi in the scene. When he was on the brink of death, she somehow turned fate around for him. It’s been decades, and even though she’s long since gone off the grid with him, people in the circle still swear by her.”

Now Scarlett understood.

It was all because someone exceptional had once existed–because a legendary powerhouse had believed in her.

When those in power set the example, everyone else would follow.

Put simply:

If the person in charge believed in it and you didn’t, would he still be willing to work with you?

If he thought you weren’t worth it, what about everyone else?

You’d be isolated in no time.

And over time, people would get used to it.

They’d start treating these kinds of figures with reverence.

So naturally, if an astronomer appeared, everyone would chase after them.

“Don’t tell me you haven’t heard of the Kramer family?”

Dreame began to explain.

“They’re only considered part of Jandale’s elite because of the current head, Leo. You know your school’s principal, right? Madam Yale? You came to Jandale for a competition, and technically, she should’ve greeted you personally.”

A lightbulb flickered in Scarlett’s mind.

“Leo’s her son–in–law?”

“Exactly.” Dreame nodded. “You know how it is–control the medical or education sector, and you’ve basically got a mountain of wealth at your feet.”

Scarlett nodded in agreement.

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Some things didn’t need to be spelled out.

Dreame went on.

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“Leo rose to power because of the Yale family, but instead of feeling grateful, they treat it like a blessing from the heavens. And Leo’s really into all this stuff about fate and energy. My dad even studied it just to land a project. Oh, right–those earlier astronomers were apparently ineffective, so Leo kicked them all out. and brought in a new one from out of town. They say this one’s young but incredibly skillei.

“If he hadn’t divorced Wendy and dragged the Kramer family into a complete downfall, they wouldn’t have paraded the astronomer around like this to land projects and recoup their losses.”

Dreame scanned the room.

“To be honest, most of the people here today aren’t showing up for the Houston family’s for the astronomer.”

Whatever crossed her mind then made her glance hesitantly at Scarlett.

Scarlett had a pretty good idea what she meant.

Back at Madam Susan’s birthday banquet,

plenty of people had wrongly assumed she’d used unsavory means to climb the ladder.

When the crowd got big, so did the gossip.

Even if no one dared say it to her face, they definitely didn’t look at her kindly.

Not that it mattered.

She wasn’t trying to be the center of the universe.

She was about to tell Dreame not to worry about it-

-but then she looked up and saw Jasper and Jack.

Without hesitation, she exchanged a few polite words and walked quickly over to them.

“You two came for the little astronomer too?”

Jasper didn’t respond.

But Jack looked genuinely surprised.

“Wow, Pixel. You got the scoop pretty fast.”

Scarlett looked at him, stunned. “Seriously? You guys believe in this stuff too?”

Jack gave her a look like, “Why wouldn’t we?”

“I want to know when my love tree’s finally gonna bloom.”

He sighed, rubbing his forehead dramatically..

“Unlike someone we know, I don’t plan on being single forever.”

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Scarlett was stunned.

“But damn, what a shame.”

Jack suddenly looked regretful, as if remembering something.

He grabbed Scarlett’s arm and tugged her toward a nearby corner.

“You know what I heard? That little astronomer lives near Jasper’s villa.”

“If I’d known that earlier, I would’ve made my move sooner.”

“Wouldn’t even have to come here to meet them.”

He tipped his chin toward the entrance, nudging Scarlett to look.

That area was packed with famous business figures and celebrities she’d only ever seen on TV.

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“Word is, everyone who walks through that door is hoping to be the first to get the astronomer’s blessing.”

Were people really this superstitious now?

She asked,

“Mr. Jack, why aren’t you over there?”

Jack immediately straightened his clothes.

“You think I could really lose that top spot?”

“Come on, look at me. I’m handsome and incredibly charming. As soon as the astronomer shows the first one they’ll notice.”

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