Chapter 129

As Agent Hanks and his two colleagues escorted the old woman away, the eerie centipede was sealed in a specialized container for further study.

Before leaving, Ethan Smith whispered to Lucy White, "I need to report tonight's incident to the department. Let's have dinner another time."

Lucy nodded, watching them depart.

Vincent Powell helped his trembling mother Irene Powell to her feet, his voice choked with emotion. "Master Lucy, you saved our entire family."

The supernatural confrontation had left them shaken, and they now fully grasped Lucy's extraordinary abilities.

Lucy waved dismissively. "Handle the rest of your family affairs yourselves."

A ruthless glint flashed in Irene's eyes. "Those ungrateful traitors won't escape justice!"

When Irene insisted on compensation, Lucy handed her a list. "Just gather these medicinal herbs for me."

"Consider it done!" Irene clutched the list like a treasure—this was her chance to forge ties with a true master.

After leaving two protective talismans, Lucy took her leave.

The next day, retribution befell the Powell family.

Irene not only cut off their dividends but also ensured every Powell employed in the corporation lost their jobs.

Vincent immediately contacted the police. Surveillance footage revealed the secretary's assistant had entered his office.

In the interrogation room, the terrified assistant confessed everything, implicating Julian Powell as the mastermind.

Following the trail, authorities uncovered multiple crimes—embezzlement, corporate fraud—committed by Julian.

When the Powell matriarch led her family to protest at the company, security promptly ejected them.

Worse awaited them outside—police arrested the entire group for disturbing public order.

Upon their release from detention, Irene unleashed even fiercer retaliation.

Plagued by the unresolved ghost marriage curse, Julian suffered nightly nightmares in prison.

A month later, he collapsed in the cafeteria and never regained consciousness.

The Powell family crumbled completely, forced to liquidate their assets and relocate to a small town.

But Irene wasn't finished. She systematically severed all their financial lifelines.

These backstabbers valued money above all—so she condemned them to lifelong poverty!

Vincent smirked at the news before legally changing his surname.

If that wicked crone wanted the Powell line extinguished, he'd proudly bear his mother's name instead!

Three days later, Lucy received an audition notice.

Accompanied by her agent and assistant Sophia Taylor, she arrived at the studio to find the waiting area packed.

This xianxia drama boasted an impressive cast—the male lead was an award-winning A-lister, and every actress auditioning had notable credentials.

Lucy's entrance drew countless assessing glances.

Her recent reality show success had skyrocketed her popularity to near-celebrity status, marking her as prime competition.

"Ms. White is auditioning too?"

A saccharine voice rang out.

Lucy looked up to see Lily Green clinging to Patrick Young's arm.

Her lips curved. "Is this your production?"

Lily's smile stiffened. "I just didn't expect to see you here."

"Spare me the act." Lucy cut through the pretense. "You knew I'd be here."

Soft laughter rippled through the room.

Digging her nails into her palms, Lily stormed off, barely containing her rage.

She'd come specifically for Lucy!

Oliver Knight had promised her the female lead role—then let's see how high-and-mighty Lucy could act!

Imagining upstaging Lucy on set, Lily couldn't suppress a triumphant smirk.

Little did she know, she was walking straight into Lucy's carefully laid trap...