Scarlett Jerkins' dream was simple: wealth and the freedom to indulge. But when she let love in, she regretted it as her life was brutally cut short by her husband's family, ending a six-month coma but fate had other plans. Ding! {You've awakened the Echo System.} Scarlett's eyes flickered open to an unfamiliar world, guided by an enigmatic system that revealed her new reality: an apocalypse world where monsters born from history deceased roamed free. She discovered that she was among the chosen members chosen by the system destined to save humanity. But this newfound purpose felt like a curse. Having escaped death only to face it again was a cruel twist of fate. And to make matters worse, her life was now tied to Garvin Johnson, her former rude, spoilt brat boss, whom she must protect at all costs. As she navigates this treacherous realm, she must confronts twisted creatures born from history's deceased. With the three elements at her command, she must gather resources, slay monsters, and safeguard Garvin. Scarlett's drive for survival becomes a quest for redemption, fueled by her past traumas and newfound purpose. As stakes escalate, Scarlett and Garvin face impossible choices, forging alliances with other chosen members who were handsome men and confronting enemies in a desperate bid to ensure humanity's survival.
The moment Scarlett and Ethan stepped out of the office, every pair of eyes turned toward them, filled with curiosity and anticipation. Whispers buzzed among the survivors, and Scarlett could feel their gaze burning into her.
Garvin, Rose, Louise, the Andersons, and their two children hurried over, surrounding Scarlett and gently tugging her away from Ethan.
"How are you doing, dear?" Mrs. Anderson asked, her eyebrows raised in concern. "Are you alright?"
"Yes, how are you, really?" Mr. Anderson added, his eyes steady on her, full of worry.
Scarlett mustered a small smile, though her heart still felt heavy from her conversation with Ethan. "I'm fine. Thank you for asking." But the warmth of her smile quickly faded, weighed down by the gravity of what lay ahead.
Rose's eyes sparkled with curiosity as she leaned in. "So… what did you two talk about? You've been gone for over an hour, you know."