Heiress Unmasked: Shaking the World With Geomancy novel Chapter 8

Sheila and Rachel had been kicked out of the Jensen residence before even entering the foyer, so the matter didn't reach the ears of the rest of the Jensen family.

Meanwhile, Scott dragged Cecily out of the manor, feeling embarrassed because of what had just happened. As they strolled along the garden path, Scott said, "Don't be upset, Cecily. Hector's biased—look at what he said after you gave up your doll room! I don't see what's the big deal about Shannon when she's just returned."

Cecily sighed and said gently, "I know you mean well, Scottie, but you should stop saying things like this in the future. I'm not a member of the Jensen family, so everything I now have should belong to Shannon. Hector wasn't wrong to say that."

"How can you say that? You're the only cousin I'll acknowledge. Shannon's not my cousin!" Scott snapped.

As they continued walking, they suddenly heard Shannon say, "This maid is carrying some karma. If we leave her be, it might affect the Jensen family's fortune. Dad, if you pay me, I can help resolve the issue. It'll only take three thousand dollars."

Scott and Cecily turned to see Shannon facing Carla. As she spoke, she held up three fingers. Shannon had initially stopped Carla to deal with the sinister energy around her. Now that Sheila and Rachel were gone, she had to get to business.

Even though she'd returned to the Jensen family, she wasn't in the habit of asking anyone for money. This opportunity was perfect—she'd be able to get rid of sinister energy and earn her tuition fee for university. She and Adam were father and daughter, but that didn't mean they couldn't keep their finances separate.

Hector and Adam clearly hadn't expected her to switch the topic so abruptly. After all, geomancy and the like didn't seem to go with her vibe. They thought she was using geomancy as an excuse to ask them for some pocket money because she was short on cash.

For a moment, their hearts ached for her. When had a child of the Jensen family ever been in need of money, especially when it was just a mere three thousand dollars?

Hector pulled out his phone to transfer money to her. "Is three thousand dollars enough? I'll give you ten thousand dollars. You can always ask me for more if it's not enough."

Adam didn't like Hector being faster than him. He, too, pulled out his phone grimly, wanting to transfer 30 thousand dollars to Shannon. He had to give her more than Hector did. But after pulling out his phone, he realized he didn't even have Shannon's number.

Shannon knew they'd misunderstood her when she heard this. "No, I'm being serious."

"Uh-huh." Hector smiled at her, sounding doting and affectionate.

Carla returned to her senses after her initial surprise. She said agreeably, "You said I'm carrying some karma, Ms. Shannon? I'll have to trouble you to resolve it for me, then."

Shannon was lost for words. Could they show some respect for her job? Still, this wasn't her first time running into such a situation. She was about to say something when she heard someone snort.

"I can't believe you have the nerve to give such a lame excuse to scam money out of someone. And it's only for three thousand dollars!" It was such a shameful tactic that Scott couldn't help speaking up. Even if he'd been reprimanded not too long ago, he couldn't sit by and watch Shannon pull such embarrassing tricks.

Cecily hurried after him and held his arm, looking embarrassed. "Scottie didn't mean it that way, Shannon. Don't get mad at him."