Breathe in...
Breathe out...
Breath in...
Breathe out...
Scarlett practiced that routine secretly, it wasn't like there was a set of a biological manual for "How to break up with your fiancé". Note, it was "Fiancé", and not "Boyfriend", both were a whole different issue and had their set of consequences, one graver than the other.
Breaking up an engagement with its wedding less than a month from now was a very big issue. They had given out invitations and a family like Jasper's would surely feature prominent people from all walks of life hence their breakup would be quite a sensational news.
Not only would it bring disgrace to the Emerson family but hers as well. People would surely call her crazy for letting go of such a big fish and scorn her to death - as if she wanted to let go willingly, if only they knew her situation.