Chapter 206: The Tipping Point (1/2)
Scarlett had finally gotten herself back to normal. She had spent a usual time in the bathroom, letting her raw emotions out. She wasn't fond of others, especially the weak low members of Syndicate seeing her like that. After the incident with Alton, she was at the tipping point. But alas she was back to sort of normal enough to trick anyone into thinking that. All apart from one person. ”Oi, Syndicate.” Scarlett turned facing the mess hall as Melissa Elion, the head of the family's security, waved her over. She bared it all up and approached with little choice. ”Suppose I should congratulate on your first proper victory. Some of us were unsure of you, to begin with, especially being made Queen of the family out of nowhere. But you didn't do bad kid I misjudged you. Therefore, I wanted to apologise.”
”There is no need for such petty scabbles as apologies. I haven't earned the right to be known as the Queen yet.”
Melissa smirked, tying her dreadlocks up. ”Care to share a meal with your disciples? I would very much like to know how it all went down. Betraying your fake allies. I wish I saw their faces.”
”I do not have the time for such breaks. I still have much to do.”
Dropping her spoon into her soup, she wiped her mouth scoffing. ”You can drop the fake noble act with me, child. If one boy can do this much harm to you, then you are going to have a short rein.”
Flinching slightly Scarlett cleared her throat, holding her hands down in front of her. ”I haven't the faintest clue what you are talking about.”
Melissa turned to her other clan members, sighing. ”You may fool most of the idiots here but not us. That act you held up against your precious Team Rhapsody won't work on us. It's already clear you're not suited to be our Queen, but we'll play along for now. After all, Jack has such high hopes for you.”
”How dare you talk to me like that. That is no way to talk to your Queen!”
”You never were our Queen.” Melissa frowned upon scooping the last sliver of soup. ”We only pledged our allegiance to your father, not a broken girl who can't get over one boy rejecting her. At least Riley dared to run away. Like I always say if you can't handle the beast, you might as well be the prey. If you don't mind us, we got to get ready for our next mission. Jack has ordered us to gather more followers. Sunset Peak prison sounds like a good start to me.” Scarlett stood dumbfounded as she gripped her fists tightly biting her lip in frustration. She was beyond humiliated and in front of all the recruits. ”Oh, and one last thing. Eli was looking for you. I saw him heading towards the holding cell. His name is Alton Brantley, yeah? Now that's a boy I can stand behind I've seen the feeds. He would have made a good king.”
Scarlett stormed off, biting her lip so hard it began to bleed. ”I'll show her… I'll show Alton. I'll show everyone Scarlett Syndicate is strong!”
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”Alton Brantley… You escaped. That's good no that's great. I was hoping to find Scarlett here, but this will do. I need your help getting her out of here everything Jack is doing is wrong. You'll help me right I've heard so much about you from Scarlett. The hero of Rhinefield.”
Eli stopped talking as a shard of ice rippled by scrapping his cheek, leaving a deep cut. He stumbled back in shock, holding his cheek. ”Why should I help the likes of you for Syndicate scum? The only thing all of you deserve is death, and when I find Scarlett, I'm going to kill her for betraying me. Betrayal is worse than death I won't stand for it!”
Eli was left dazed, staring at Alton, sensing the same sort of fear he felt in the presence of Jack himself. ”There's a misunderstanding Alton… I didn't… Scarlett doesn't deserve this. Please help me save her from the path she's being forced down.”
”I'm sick and tired of it all. How many times must I keep saying it over and over?” Alton spat as the area around him began to freeze. His yellows eyes turned on Eli as he hissed, showing no remorse. ”I'm no hero.” Alton didn't even give a second thought. He already pinned Eli against the other cells smashing through them, pinning him to the ground. Raising his fist, he tried punching Eli but hesitated for a short moment. For a split-second, Eli's fear rubbed off on Alton, giving Eli enough time to push him off and run. Making it up the stairs, a sharp chunk of ice slashed his ankle's back, forcing him to a sudden halt. Alton walked out of the cell, moving his head around. ”So that's your psychic ability. Pretty remarkable but fear won't save you here, Eli!”
”Guards! Guards!” Eli screeched in fear crawling back, knowing all too well he had no chance in beating someone like Alton. Serval Syndicate guards rushed startled by Alton. ”Hold him back enough! And someone call for Jack!”