Reborn ghost seeing lady is pampered by her ex husband - Chapter 255

Chapter 255: Bodies, bodies, bodies!

The next morning when Phoebe came out of her room to have breakfast, she found everyone watching the morning news keenly on a big TV screen that was rather high up on the wall of the restaurant, above some decorative plants.

A news slide at the bottom of the screen was reporting a couple of unidentified burned bodies that had been fished out of a water reservoir.

More news scrolled by, still another report on bodies. Magic City had been hot in the night, very hot.

Old lady Mayfair spotted Phoebe before the other saw her and she raised her hand, waving her over.

“Pheebs, yoohoo!, over here, I was about to come get you. Look at what’s on the news, the FIRS has raided the Kite Heights Foods, apparently they have been evading taxes for years now. It is possible that they are going to be closed down and maybe declare bankruptcy.” Grandma Mayfair shared at the top of her voice which was not necessary because she was attracting attention from other diners.

There were about six people in the restaurant, three were sitting at the same table and the other three alone, at different tables.

Phoebe wasn’t certain but she could sense enthusiasm in her grandmother’s voice.

As she pulled the chair to sit down, Phoebe realized why her grandmother could possibly be excited for the downfall of Kite heights foods.

“Nana, are you that happy that the second biggest competitors of the Mayfair corporation are going down?”

She poured herself a cup of tea and got some biscuits and jam from the food cart next to the table. Phoebe placed two balls of crystal sugar in her black tea and mixed it slowly while watching the old woman.

Shaking her head, grandma Mayfair assured her that it wasn’t about that. “Kite Heights foods is owned by the O’Connor’s. This is proof that the reversed spell is working perfectly, the FIRS has suddenly withdrawn all charges against the Elithera’s and they are even compensating them.”

Still, Phoebe doubted her grandmother, her smile was too broad, her mood too chipper. It couldn’t all be about the spell’s reversal.

David joined them when Phoebe was bringing the cup to her lips for her first sip.

“Have you heard? The Fog National Guard raided the O’Connor’s last night, apparently they have been trading national secrets to enemy states. In fact they have been labeled as enemies of the state as of last night and many of them are going down for treason.” David spoke after getting off the phone.

Andre who was scrolling through his phone gasped. “The shaman of Bayan lake was found floating on that same lake, he died from drowning.”

“That sounds so wrong.” Evelyn commented.

“I agree, it’s fishy as hell.” Andre replied.

The transparent doors to the restaurant opened and Luna strode in. She ordered her body guards to stay back as she approached Phoebe and her group.

She pulled herself a chair and sat down a bit behind Phoebe.

“Hi.” she gave a general greeting.

Everyone responded with a hi or hello with the exception of old lady Mayfair that chose to respond with a proper ‘good morning’ greeting.

“Phoebe have you seen the news? It looks like some people are suddenly encountering bad luck and financial troubles.” Luna shared with a mysterious smile.

Nodding her head, Phoebe smiled. “Yes I already told you that it would happen.” She took a sip of the tea.

Luna received a call which caused her face to go pale. “My God!” She said as she hung up. “Mrs Miriam O’Connor jumped off the Magic city bridge just like…..” she broke off and gasped.

Phoebe raised and lowered her brows. “Everything bad that they wished upon yourself family is going to happen to theirs. That’s how these spells work when they are redirected. The shamans and warlocks that cast them do not tell this to the casters.”

Luna drew in a sharp breath, she had not believed Phoebe entirely, a part of her had held doubts. Now, she was one hundred percent convinced.

The Bayan lake shaman was known for his special skill of walking on water and yet he had drowned, Miriam O’Connor had jumped off a bridge. Others had been arrested for espionage.

More and more, their fates were being changed thanks to Phoebe.

“By the way, my father is awake and he wants to thank you in person for your help.” A warm smile curled up Luna’s lips.

Phoebe was ready to turn Luna down, she truly did not want to be seen hanging out with the Elithera’s more than necessary.

Before she could respond, grandma Mayfair interrupted quickly, beating her to it. “Ohh no, we are leaving because of a family emergency. Maybe next time dear.” She lied blatantly.

Shrugging her shoulders, Luna maintained the smile. “Maybe next time, Phoebe thank you again. Now that my father is well again, I can go on my music tour in a few months. I will send you tickets, please come, i really want you there.” She beamed and looked at Andre who was staring at her, she pulled out a card and handed it to him.

“Call me, for business purposes only.” She flipped her hair and walked to the door.

Grandma Mayfair wasted no time in retracting the card from Andre. “No blood of mine is getting intimately involved with the Elithera’s.”

If Phoebe said no, she was also on the boat which said no and Phoebe had said no to Luna and Andre.

“Let’s go home right now.” she stood firmly and ordered for the rest of the group to follow her. It was a command, not even a request.

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A few days had passed since the return from Magic city, Phoebe had spent most her time putting the farm in order. With Collin’s help she had chosen a manager, Mr. Ramon Jives whom she felt was the perfect person for the job.

His family owned a farm, he had a degree in management, had worked for the Mayfair corporation for twenty years and he was ready to retire and venture into something new that paid well but was also relaxing. He had also requested that his son, Raymond Jives a new graduate that had yet to find employment was given a job as the farm accountant.

Together, they had selected a team of workers and work at the farm had kicked off. Planting and construction had now started simultaneously.

Activity of this nature close to the lake was bound to attract attention. It was well known that Edward Mayfair had gifted this land worth billions to his daughter. Obviously, people poked around to find out what she intended to use it for.

Most people were surprised that Phoebe had chosen to farm on the land. Some people were unhappy about it, and they shared this opinion with others.

Some of the Verdemonts especially did not shy away from telling anyone that had ears that Phoebe’s farm would ruin the beautiful aesthetic around Citrus lake. Phoebe did not know it but there were talks of a petition being circulated to stop her fro building her farm.

It was a Saturday afternoon and the elders and Collin were finally going to play a friendly golf game with the Lee family.

The progress between Collin and Shana was moving positively and the two families had agreed to meet for a friendly meeting.

Phoebe saw her father in his golf attire and she nodded, approving of the look. His attire had personally been bought by her.

She embraced her father. “Father make sure that our family wins.” Phoebe stepped back, she raised her fists to cheer him on.

“I don’t think winning is the goal my dear.” Edward responded.

Jennie made the sign of the cross nervously. “I hope we make a good impression on, I heard old man Lee is going to be there as well. Collin’s marriage fate is resting on his attitude.”