[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon":3,"chapter-the-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon-the-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon-chapter-629":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Fake Heiress Turns out to Be a True Tycoon!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1892657,2516,"Chapter 627: 627: The Living Should Not Speak of Ghosts","the-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon-chapter-629",629,"\u003Cp>Chapter 627: Chapter 627: The Living Should Not Speak of Ghosts\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lance Carew was suddenly drenched, and his originally disdainful expression froze for a moment before giving way to full-blown anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who are you?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His unrestrained voice quickly drew the attention of others in the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Allens and Lance’s parents, who had been keeping an eye on him and Violet, quickly approached with notably changed expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s going on?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lance’s parents looked furious, and Mr. and Mrs. Allen immediately pulled Violet aside, relieved to see she was unharmed, before turning to Scarlett Jennings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hadn’t seen clearly before, but now that they were closer, both sets of parents almost immediately recognized her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re Scarlett Jennings, aren’t you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had seen “Inspiration” as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only was this young lady impressive, but she was also the daughter of the Jennings Family, a status that only added to her prestige.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lance’s parents were quite convinced by mystical matters; otherwise, they wouldn’t have agreed to the match knowing about Violet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, recognizing Scarlett, the anger on their faces subsided a bit, and Lance’s mother couldn’t help but ask,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss Jennings, did my son do something inappropriate?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In such a setting, everyone was respectable, and generally, no one wanted to make a scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lance’s mother suspected her son might have offended Miss Jennings somehow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett noticed that Lance’s mother wasn’t indiscriminately cursing, and given that this was a banquet organized by her brother, she didn’t intend to make a big scene either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Placing the wine glass aside, she maintained her composure and said seriously,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He was just possessed by a ghost. I poured the wine to exorcise it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone present, including Lance’s mother, was momentarily stunned by Scarlett’s words before realizing it was due to that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they were ordinary people, since their children learned these things, they somewhat believed in them. Besides, Scarlett Jennings was famous online as a little master, so nobody doubted her words, instinctively distancing themselves a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that, Lance Carew’s face darkened. Without a second thought, he retorted,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re talking nonsense! When was I possessed by a ghost?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s why he disliked those who studied the mystical arts; they always used such words to frighten people!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“People possessed by ghosts can’t detect it themselves.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett said earnestly, giving him a casual glance,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If it wasn’t because you were possessed, was it your true intention to insult Violet, saying she couldn’t get married and could only have a ghost marriage?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlett’s words brought another change in expression among those present. They looked at Lance with disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying such things to a young woman—wasn’t that like a curse?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. and Mrs. Allen’s eyes were aflame. They were already worried that Violet wouldn’t marry well due to Walking Impermanence, and he had hit them right where it hurt!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the disdainful looks cast his way, Lance’s protests about Scarlett pretending vanished at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Lance’s father actually didn’t believe his son was possessed, but Scarlett’s words made him jolt, and he quickly grasped the opportunity to defuse the situation, gratefully stating,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, Lance wouldn’t say such things; it must be because of the ghost possession! We’re truly grateful to Miss Scarlett for her timely intervention.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood how offensive his son’s words had been. Rather than admitting it as a matter of his upbringing, he preferred it being due to possession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This way, at least, they could all save face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Lance’s father was harmonizing, his mother was genuinely grateful,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s terrifying. Thank you so much, Miss Scarlett. Without you, we wouldn’t have known that Lance was possessed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then turned to Lance, who was drenched in red wine, and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lance, hurry up and thank Miss Scarlett for saving you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lance: ???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I got splashed and I still have to thank her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you crazy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lance refused to move, but his father, understanding his thoughts, immediately frowned and sternly said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hurry up and thank Miss Jennings! Also, even though those words weren’t your true intention, you must apologize to Violet and Mr. and Mrs. Allen!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He emphasized that the words weren’t Lance’s own, while asking Lance to apologize to calm the Allens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the marriage didn’t happen, they couldn’t make enemies for no reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lance eventually got the gist of his father’s message. Despite being reluctant, he was forced to don a sincere face and thank Scarlett Jennings, then apologize to Violet and her parents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Allen parents still looked displeased but let him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Violet was thoroughly satisfied, deliberately saying in front of everyone,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Actually, I noticed too. The words you said were so arrogant and mean—no ordinary, well-mannered person would say them. It must have been because of a mean-spirited ghost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Scarlett hadn’t acted quickly to drive away that ghost with a cup of wine, I would’ve had to help you reclaim your spirit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused deliberately at this point, staring directly at Lance,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I wonder if my parents mentioned this to you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I am Life Impermanence; besides studying, I also work part-time as a spirit collector for the Underworld. Sometimes, when I meet living people who are so unpleasant and self-satisfied, I might collect them too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lance: …\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lance’s parents’ faces changed slightly on hearing that Violet was Life Impermanence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Allens hadn’t mentioned this at all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They only said their daughter studied Mystical Technique, not that she was a part-time Ghost Messenger!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing this, Lance’s father was grateful he had urged his son to apologize in time; offending someone like that wouldn’t end well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others around were also surprised to learn about a Life Impermanence, looking at the Allens with envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This job is way better than working as a Taoist after graduation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, as envious as they were, marriage was out of the question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Allens: …\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were both annoyed. They’d been hiding their daughter’s role as Life Impermanence, fearing people’s prejudices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would’ve thought their daughter would reveal it herself?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, it’s unlikely anyone, including the Carews, would want to marry into their family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lance Carew still didn’t quite believe in something like Life Impermanence, but seeing her demeanor incited a bit of fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling disheartened, he decided it was better to stay away from people in the Mystical Sect and was about to leave with his parents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he passed Scarlett Jennings, she suddenly stopped him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I ruined your clothes just now. To compensate, here’s an additional tip.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at him sideways, her eyes chilly and her voice steady,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Living people shouldn’t mention ghosts lightly because the more you speak, the more you might attract them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lance Carew: …\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rationality told him Scarlett was trying to scare him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But an inexplicable chill crept over his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hadn’t he mentioned ghosts several times while talking about Violet?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No… it couldn’t be, right?\u003C\u002Fp>",1139,"2026-06-10T07:18:39.754Z",1,"novelbin.me","c3a4dc800f9d3476ec9f27a7b481bbdc673f3888e6d073222e3b3d1ef62147be","the-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon-chapter-672","the-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon-chapter-671",1286,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-fake-heiress-turns-out-to-be-a-true-tycoon-cover.jpg"]