Chapter 49
Olivia’s paze shiftted to Zoe, muda wann smile appeared on her face.
“pli. Zoe’s here too. Well, I’ll leave you two to it,” she said, her voire cheerful.
Before Zur could even greet het, Olivia tumed and wallied away with a simile, leaving Zoe blindding in surprise,
“she didn’t even wall for me to say hello,” Zoe sald, fooling slightly puzzled.
Letopchuckled softly. “Don’t mind her. She’s always like that. You’ve probably seen it at the hospital,” he explained.
Zoe nodded slowly, still processing olivia’s quick exit.
Across town, Scarlett retumed to ber villa, Cedricrushed to meet her at the door, his face alight will excitement. “Lettie, don’t worry handled everything for you!” he exclaimed
“That Lemy Olson really doesn’t losow his place. Does he thinka divorce gives him the right to push you around? I made sure he understood his position He reached out to take Scarlet’s hand, his expression camest. “No matter what happens, Lettle, I’ll always be here for you,” he added, his tone filled with
Scarlett looked at him, her expression neutral as she recalled the incident at the restaurant. A flicker of unease crossed her face.
“Cedric, next time don’t be so impulsive,” she said, her voice calm but firm.
Cedric froze, his brow furrowing “What do you mean by that?” he asked cautiously. “I was only standing up for you,
He studied Scaden’s face, suddenly wary. Could she possibly still care about Leroy? The thought made his stomach tum. “Lettie,” he said, his tone low, “you’re not still thinking about that guy, are you?–
Scarlett’s expression tumed increduloos.
“What are you even talking about?” she asked, her tone sharp. “I divorced him a long time ago. You’re my one and only.” Her words seemed to teassure Cedric, and a relieved smalle spread across its face.
“I just get worried,” he said, his voler softening “Seeing him today made me think you might be reminded of the past.” As he spoke, Cedric’s eyes grew misty, and his voice trembled slightly as though he were on the verge of tears. Scarlett sighed, taking his hand in hers. “Cedric, you’re overthinking. I’m just worried about you acting out and causing u *Leroy saved Mr. Black Senior’s life. That makes him a hero in Sammel’s eyes, and you can’t afford to offend someone like that.”
unnecessary trouble,” she explained. Cedric visibly relaxed at her words “You don’t need to worry about me,” assured her. “As long as you’re by my side, I’ll take on anyone, even Samuel, if it comes
into a light with Samuel,” she said, her voice
Scarlett’s eyes widened in alam, and the quirky shook her head. “Don’t be ridiculous, I would never let you get into tinged with exasperation..
“Lettie, we’ve been together for so long now. Don’t you think it’s time we took the next step?
His words caught scadell off guard, her cheeks f
flushing as she hesitated to respond. Before she could say anything, her phone rang, cutting through the moment. “Grace?” Bearlett said, glancing at the caller in surprise. “What is 117 Why are you calling this late? Did something happen at the company?**
On the other end of the line, Citace’s wodne was filled with exasperation.
“Scarlett, how do you will have time for Intelevant matter?” she asked bluntly.
“Do you even dealize what’s happening? Your sudden departure from the meeting has stirred up the entire board.”
Grare sighed audibly, clearly frustrated “The boarders are furious. They’re already working together to stand agalust you.”
Sadett frowned, but her four remained different. “Is that all? They’re just a bunch of old men stuck in their wap. This has happened before, hasn’t it?
iter dismissive attitude made Carr’s Instration boll over. “Ms. Payor, gel it together,” Grace mappel
“If the board unites apaliut you, your position and everything you’ve built will be on the line, Car’t you see that?”
Grace was spent ldess, and she couldn’t understand how Scarlett could be so blirated by love.
