Ghost Exorciser: The Oust Fake Heiress Strikes-Chapter 315: Minor Accident

"Forget it," Brenda said flatly. "I’m not in the mood to listen to lies."

Without another word, she walked away.

The maid’s hands clenched into fists as she watched Brenda disappear down the hallway and enter her room.

Once the door closed, the maid’s expression darkened.

She quickly walked to a secluded corner, took out her phone, and sent a long message to Mrs. Almond, detailing everything Brenda had just said.

After sending it, she muttered under her breath, "These dishonest brats will one day be the death of me."

Meanwhile, Axel was seated in Lucian’s mansion, his phone screen glowing in the dimly lit study.

His fingers moved swiftly as he sent messages one after another, his expression focused and intense.

When Lana noticed him, she did not interrupt.

From afternoon to evening, and even into the night, he remained busy.

Even when she came downstairs for dinner, he was still typing away, brows furrowed in concentration.

Lana felt puzzled. ’What is Uncle so busy with?’ she wondered silently.

However, she suppressed her curiosity and quietly took her seat at the dining table.

As soon as she did, Axel paused mid-typing and looked up. Seeing her, a warm smile appeared on his face.

"I’m almost done," he said gently. "Let’s have dinner together."

Lana nodded and casually took out her phone, scrolling absentmindedly while waiting.

Suddenly, an advertisement caught her attention.

It promoted a newly listed plot of land in the suburban area of Xila City.

The price was attractively low, and the advertisement claimed that major development was coming soon.

It promised that anyone investing now would reap significant returns in the future.

A faint smile curved Lana’s lips.

’What a blatant lie,’ she thought.

In the future, it would be revealed that the land’s feng shui was severely flawed.

Any development there would face constant failures and losses.

The company that had purchased the land knew this but chose to hide the truth, launching aggressive advertisements to sell as many plots as possible.

Many wealthy investors would pour their savings into it, only to suffer devastating losses when the truth emerged.

Lana sighed softly.

’I can’t let that happen,’ she thought.

She quickly drafted a detailed anonymous post exposing the hidden issues of the land and the potential risks. After reviewing it carefully, she posted it under a temporary identity.

By the time she set her phone down, Axel had joined her at the table.

They ate dinner quietly, the clinking of cutlery echoing softly in the otherwise silent room.

After dinner, Axel looked at her thoughtfully.

"Are you free tomorrow?" he asked.

Lana frowned slightly.

"Tomorrow isn’t a holiday," she replied. "I can’t just take leave."

Axel laughed softly.

"I’ll approve your leave," he said with a playful glint in his eyes.

Then his expression softened.

"I’ve prepared something for you. Wear something casual tomorrow."

Lana blinked in surprise before nodding slowly. She assumed it might be a restaurant outing or something similar.

The next morning, she chose a denim jumpsuit paired with a sleeveless white t-shirt underneath.

The outfit fit comfortably, and she tied her black hair into a messy bun. She looked fresh, youthful, and undeniably adorable.

Standing before the mirror, she tilted her head slightly.

"I truly am one of a kind," she murmured to herself with a faint smile.

When she went downstairs, Axel was already waiting. The moment he saw her, his eyes lit up with approval.

Soon, they were seated in the car.

Lana repeatedly glanced out of the window, curiosity bubbling inside her.

"Where are we going?" she asked more than once.

Axel only smiled mysteriously.

"Today, I’m taking you to a place I genuinely love," he said warmly. "You can consider this an uncle’s day out."

Lana rolled her eyes playfully, but her heart was already pounding with anticipation. Moments like these, carefree and relaxed, were rare in her life.

She found herself looking forward to it more than she expected.

Their first stop turned out to be a horror house.

The moment Lana saw the entrance, with its flickering crimson lights and artificial fog spilling out from the doorway, she instinctively glanced at her uncle.

Axel chuckled, clearly amused by her reaction.

"It’s an escape horror room," he said with a grin. "We should try it at least once."

Lana’s eyes sparkled immediately.

"Let’s go," she replied without hesitation.

They stepped inside.

The dim lighting cast long, distorted shadows against the cracked walls designed to resemble an abandoned asylum.

As they approached the reception counter, Lana froze mid-step.

Around the receptionist, she saw it clearly... a faint red aura, flickering like dying embers wrapped around his body.

It was not bright, but it was ominous, heavy with impending misfortune.

Axel, noticing her sudden pause, instinctively straightened. He subtly shifted closer to her, his gaze sharp.

"Let’s go inside," he reminded lightly, but when he saw the dazed look in her eyes, his tone changed. "Did something happen?"

Lana blinked and snapped out of her trance.

"Nothing," she said quietly.

Then she turned to the receptionist, her expression calm yet serious.

"You should avoid cars today," she stated plainly.

The receptionist looked stunned.

"I’m sorry?" he asked, clearly confused.

Lana’s voice remained steady.

"Do not go near any car today," she continued. "Not a taxi, not someone else bus. Avoid them completely."

The man’s face paled slightly, disbelief flickering across his eyes.

Lana sighed softly.

"If you have to go somewhere," she added gently, "wait at least one day before making that decision."

For a moment, the receptionist stared at her as if she were a ghost who had stepped out of a nightmare. But Lana had already turned away.

Axel cast a faint glance at the man before following her inside.

As they walked down the narrow corridor filled with eerie whispers, Axel leaned slightly toward her.

"Did you see something in him?" he asked casually, though his eyes were sharp.

Lana hesitated before answering.

"I saw him getting into a car accident," she said quietly. "It wasn’t minor."